![]() ![]() NME rated it 9 out of 10, and said that the band was the latest in the line of art school rock bands featuring The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Roxy Music, the Sex Pistols, Wire, Travis, and Blur. Franz Ferdinand received a generally strong positive response from critics. After a couple of North American tours and heavy rotation of the "Take Me Out" video on MTV, the album eventually reached No. 32 on the Billboard 200 later in 2004, and sold over a million copies in the United States. The album only reached the lowest levels of the Billboard 200 album charts in the US as of early 2004, but reached the top 5 of the indie rock chart and the Heatseeker chart for debut artists. The album, Franz Ferdinand, was released in early 2004, debuting at No. 3 in the UK Albums Chart in February 2004, and at No. 12 in the Australian album charts in April 2004. In January 2004 the single "Take Me Out" () reached No. 3 in the UK charts. The band moved to Gula Studios in Malmö, Sweden, with Cardigans producer Tore Johansson to record their debut album. The band won the "Phillip Hall Radar Award" at the NME Awards of 2004, announced in November 2003.įranz Ferdinand (2004) Main article: Franz Ferdinand (album) The band had recorded an EP which they intended to release themselves it was released by Domino as Darts of Pleasure in the latter part of 2003. In May 2003 the band signed to Laurence Bell's independent record label, Domino Records. Franz Ferdinand's longtime sound engineer is Michael Parker. Kapranos met co-guitarist Nick McCarthy, who had returned to Scotland after studying jazz bass in Germany, in 2001. ![]() Around the same time, Kapranos taught his friend, Bob Hardy, how to play bass after being given a bass guitar by Mick Cooke of Belle & Sebastian. Alex Kapranos and Paul Thomson met at a party and began a close friendship and played together in Yummy Fur, and subsequently teamed up to write songs. ![]() The members of Franz Ferdinand played in various bands during the 1990s, including The Karelia, Yummy Fur, 10p Invaders, and Embryo. History Formation and early years (2002-2003) The fourth single to promote the album was "Bullet", released in 18 November 2013. The song also received radio airplay on multiple stations, including BBC Radio 2. The third single from the album, "Evil Eye", was released on 28 October 2013, a clean radio edit of the song featured on an advertisement for the new Nissan Note shown late-2013 and early 2014 in the United Kingdom. "Right Action" although not reaching the Top 40 in the main UK Charts it reached number 39 on the UK Indie Chart. Its lead singles, "Right Action" and "Love Illumination", have both received over 1 million views on YouTube. The album received generally favourable reviews from music critics and reached the Top 10 in the UK album chart. Their fourth studio album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action was released through independent label Domino Records on 26 August 2013 in the UK, and on 27 August 2013 in the US. With their three studio albums, the band sold over three million albums worldwide in 2009. They have been nominated for several BRIT Awards in the UK, and have won an NME Award. The band has been nominated for several Grammy Awards. "Ulysses" was released as the lead single, although "No You Girls" proved to be popular, being their second longest-charting single in the UK, after "Do You Want To" (2005). After the release of You Could Have It So Much Better, the band took some time recording their third album, Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, which was released internationally on 26 January 2009, and made the top ten in the United Kingdom and the United States. The album produced the hit single "Do You Want To", amongst many other singles. The album topped the UK Album Charts, and made the top ten in the Billboard 200 in the US. The band's second album, You Could Have It So Much Better (2005), was a platinum-selling album in the United Kingdom and gold-selling in the United States. They were part of the mid-2000s post-punk revival along with Arctic Monkeys and Kaiser Chiefs. From the album, three top-ten singles were released: "Take Me Out", "The Dark of the Matinée", and "This Fire". NME named Franz Ferdinand as their Album of the Year. The band went on to win the 2004 Mercury Music Prize, and two BRIT Awards in 2005 for Best British Group and Best British Rock Act. The band first experienced chart success when their second single, "Take Me Out", reached No. 3 in the UK Charts, followed by their debut album, Franz Ferdinand, which debuted on the UK album chart at No. 3. The band is composed of Alex Kapranos (lead vocals and guitar, keyboard), Bob Hardy (bass guitar), Nick McCarthy (rhythm guitar, keyboards and backing vocals), and Paul Thomson (drums, percussion and backing vocals). Franz Ferdinand are a British indie rock band formed in 2002, and based in Glasgow.
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![]() In any case, Sein does not seem to require sustenance/food to survive, and acts more like a catalyst for the other spirits. It can probably be assumed that it is just coincidence. ![]() Sein seems to have been thrown clear in the ensuing battle with Kuro, but it is not clear how she/it survived. ![]() Ori seems to be able to continue to survive through the absorption of the remaining light from other spirits (as well as inheriting their abilities). It's important to note that Ori actually does perish (presumably from starvation and "lack of hope", which is also a recurring theme) in the prologue to the game, and is only brought back from death by the spirit tree, using the last of its energy. I think that Kuro's attack killed many of the remaining spirits, and others died off from starvation, etc. The spirit tree provides balance to the forest via the 3 elemental sources, along with its own power (which Kuro rips from the tree). I believe the narrator is the spirit tree, yes. I'm sure there's more to it that that, but that's a quick way to explain it. However, she is killed by the restoration of the light to the spirit tree in the end, so it is likely to simply be a proximity thing. It is not clear whether Kuro was simply out of range or was resistant to the effects. There seems to be some aspect of proximity/intensity as well, because the younger owlets were killed by the light when Kuro was away. Similarly, Kuro is blinded by hate after losing her children, and sees the light of the spirit tree (and spirits such as Ori) only as something to be destroyed.Īs to how the owlets were killed, I think the implication is that because owls are nocturnal creatures, they are harmed by the "pure"/spirit light from the tree. In this sense, the forest was blind to the effects of its own power, and may have been acting selfishly when calling out to Ori. It's important to realize that by the end of the journey it is made clear that the forest has not been an entirely benevolent force Kuro's children were killed by the light of the forest. The concept of "blindness" in my mind has multiple meanings. What about the light could harm them in such a manner? And if it really is that harmful, why didn't Kuro die? What confuses me the most though, is why Kuro's kids died from the light. is Ori male or female ? o.O I always saw it as a male, but now I hear people referring to it as a female. So I have zero hate for this game, all the following questions are asked with a huge amount of love.Ġ) Did the forest die, or go blind? Or was it only that one tree?ġ) Why did the forest die/rot/go blind? Was it because Kuro ripped out Sein?Ģ) What is the role of the tree which narrates the story in the forest? Is it like the "head" of the trees, the leader tree, the sustainer of life in the world of Nibel?ģ) Why did Kuro's children die from the light of the tree?Ĥ) Why is Ori and Sein the only two survivors after Kuro's attack? Did she slaughter the rest of the creatures, or did they die out of hunger when food stopped growing? (And again why did the food stopped growing? And if there is no more food, then how can Ori survive?)Īnd lastly. I am at the entrance of Mount Huro now, after finding every secret and gathering all the collectables, and I don't want to end the game without knowing the story too.įirst let me say, this game is amazing: it brings me back to childhood when games was actually challenging and you could feel the love that the developers had put into it, because they were passionate about what they were making, not because they wanted to make money. I have not actually finished the game myself, but because of the major spoilers I'm about to spit, I figured it would be best to simply direct these questions at people who already finished the game. Please flair your post according to the flair options (using the "flair" button at the bottom of your topic/message). If you wish to stay on the old, you still can, but remember that the rules listed there apply on the subreddit. The full rules are on the sidebar of the new Reddit version. Reddit's site-wide rules, Reddit's TOS, and Some features are only on the new Reddit (rules, sidebar links.) Rules Despite you can still browse it if you wish to, remember that the moderation team do not visually improves it anymore and that efforts are now concentrated on the new Reddit. You are currently on the old version of Reddit. If you need help or tips, or if you want more information about the Ori games, take a look at the wiki. 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And while a solo deathmatch can be satisfying one-on-one, playing a team game with two per side feels a bit sparse. There don't seem to be anywhere near as many people playing CoT, so opposition can be a bit sparse. ![]() Whereas the focus for Blitz is on team battles, CoT offers both team and solo deathmatches, and tilts toward the latter. The way the games are different becomes noticeable as soon as you've passed the simple tutorial for Company of Tanks. So Critical Force are, in fact, the pioneers on mobile territory. That's six months before Wargaming stomped onto the app store. However, he was at pains to point out that Company of Tanks came out for Android and Windows Phone in December 2013. We're in the business of making quality multi-player shooters on mobile, so this was right up our alley." "The demand was high and at the time there were no quality games around in this area. " World of Tanks on PC made us realize that there was a huge gap in the market on the mobile platforms for tank-related shooter games," he told us. Tim Spaninks, the lead designer at studio Critical Force Entertainment was similarly forthcoming. The core offering being online multi-player tank battles with upgradable, unlockable vehicles. And it's made me question my assumptions as to why Blitz made such a splash on the App Store.īut first, let's take a look at the game itself. They look pretty similar on the surface, but the play experience on each is quite distinct. Having played both side by side, it's fascinating how the same source material resulted in such different titles. And one of the better candidates is Company of Tanks. Luckily, for Android gamers, that legion of mimics is still out there to delve into. Now, of course, Wargaming has provided us with the real deal in the form of World of Tanks: Blitz. 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These external and internal stresses can also result in behavior issues, resulting in multiple placements. According to a 2018 study, when a placement is disturbed, that child may feel guilty or rejected, resulting in damaged attachments. We mentioned the high rate of trauma among foster care youth, including PTSD. However, we also need to know when it's too much to handle. We're often taught to be self-reliant and independent, which are good skills. Teach your foster kids that it's okay to ask for help when they're feeling overwhelmed and that they don't need to deal with all the stress alone. Getting help from a Counselor is a skill many adults could also stand to learn. How to Ask for Help: Counselors and Child Psychologists Talk with their teachers and take steps to show your support and interest. If your child is struggling to keep up, see what you can do to help them find a tutor or take time to study with them. As a foster parent, you must teach them to keep trying. Moving from school to school can also make it more challenging to meet educational benchmarks.Īs such, many kids give up on education altogether. Unfortunately, foster care kids who go through multiple placements may be unable to solidify that network. Kids will form some of their most important friendships during school and build a support network. They'll learn how to communicate with others, work in a team, overcome complex challenges, set goals, and much more. Attending school teaches kids critical thinking, creativity, and essential life skills. The Importance of Education and the School Systemįor one, you should teach them the value of education. Others can help foster children thrive, such as teachers, counselors, therapists, and mentors. You can change their life for the better. Parenting is a journey, but each lesson you teach your kids will leave an impression on them. What Foster Programs and Parents Can Teach KidsĪs a foster parent, there's much you can teach the children in your care to help them succeed. Reach USA (grant programs in Missouri and North Carolina)įoster care youth can take advantage of these benefits and programs to find stable, fulfilling careers.They offer access to academic coaches, personal mentors, and internship opportunities. The organization provides information, support, and funding to help kids continue their education.įC2S provides grants, living stipends, book money, and emergency funding. The nonprofit organization, Foster Care to Success (FC2S), strives to help young, college-bound foster care adults. Thankfully, some programs can help children in the system pursue education and find stable jobs. For now, foster kids that don't pursue higher education may struggle to find work.Īround 20% of former foster care youth become homeless. It's a problem in America that needs addressing. ![]() This requirement is especially tough for workers of color. The sad reality is that most jobs require a college degree, which can disqualify many workers. Whether it's financial obstacles, struggles to find housing, or some other challenge, pursuing education isn't always easy. Many foster care youths aren't prepared for college and the experiences that come with it. Many children who "age out" of the foster care system still need substantial support to establish an independent life. Resources for Foster Youth: Foster Care to Success Keep reading this guide on foster care to success to discover tips on helping a foster child cope with trauma, overcome challenges, set goals, and more. ![]() Today, we'll talk about how you can be a part of another success story and help your foster children succeed in life! There are plenty of inspirational foster care success stories out there. 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Using the barre technique, the guitarist can fret a familiar open chord shape, and then transpose, or raise, the chord a number of half-steps higher, similar to the use of a capo. Barre chords are a distinctive part of the sound of pop music and rock music. A closed, or fretted, note sounds slightly different from an open, unfretted, string. Playing a chord with the barre technique slightly affects tone quality. Commonly used in both popular and classical music, barre chords are frequently used in combination with "open" chords, where the guitar's open (unfretted) strings construct the chord. Most barre chords are "moveable" chords, as the player can move the whole chord shape up and down the neck. To play an F ♯ chord the guitarist may barre strings so that the chord root is F ♯. For instance, if a guitar is tuned to regular concert pitch, with the open strings being E, A, D, G, B, E (from low to high), open chords must be based on one or more of these notes. 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