The scuttlebutt is that the LMNOP section is hard for kids to learn, especially ESL kids. Slowing down that section helps them distinguish between each letter. Personally I was taught each letter individually alongside the song. Even as a hearing impaired individual I never really had an issue with that part. I am not a child educator though, so maybe there's more research backing this up than one 30 year old anecdote.

Here is patient zero according to some light googling. That song came out 16 years ago, looong before we knew how goofy AI sounded.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

    Not really though. Your name doesn't get posted publicly if you get a speeding ticket. I think there should be a higher level of transparency with government officials, but listing every offence no matter how minor seems petty and wasteful. I think the 70 in a 40 person should deffo be named and shamed though, because that's kinda nuts.

    For clarity: I don't condone speeding, and I think the reason for not revealing the names is pretty weak. I'm just saying that this is not a "rules for thee, not for me" situation.

    Edit: Lol, I got some downvotes but no discussion. Too bad.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    You have to completely tear up the road for those usually, and that takes more time and money. They might have needed to do something similar for these, but it almost looks like they're placed there. The guy at the end did say they're looking into planters at least.

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    I just completed this. It's fun. I like how they handle movement mechanics and circumvent some expectations around them.

    Spoilers about movement:

    spoilerWall jumping is default, and you get a grapple/whip right away. There is no double jump in the game tho, despite some platforms really look like double jump challenges.

    The story was ok. Some bits go unanswered, and some of the conflict doesn't make sense. All around pretty decent game tho.

     

    The Royal Foundry is a Canadian alternative pop quartet band whose core is the Edmonton couple Jared Salte and Bethany Schumacher. They initially formed as a folk duo but, in 2015, began a significant revitalization and revision of their sound, incorporating elements of 1990's Brit-Pop with power-pop stylings of groups like Arcade Fire, and 1970's Progressive Rock elements inspired by groups like Yes and Supertramp Their music has been described as alt rock, indie rock, alternative pop, and Synth Pop.

     

    I've been playing a bunch of Rusted Moss lately. It's a Twin Stick Shooter Metroidvania, which is appreciably different from the Hack and Slash type I normally play. Getting used to mouse-and-keyboarding a platform heavy game took a bit. And boy are there platforms.

    While elements of Metroidvanias are there, this game leans way further into the platforming. I would say it's closer to Celeste than Hollow Knight. Imagine Celeste, but instead of a magic dash and climbing gear Madeline had a gun and a chatty grappling hook.

    Anyways, I've been enjoying the heck outta this game and wanted to share. While you're here I will accept any and all Metroidvania recommendations. Except for Cookie Cutter probably.

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