She likes sharing fast-paced stories with angst, steam, and the emotional spectrum. She enjoys writing about flawed yet relatable characters you can’t help loving. Her dream is to travel to all the places she writes about. ![]() Self-diagnosed with an overactive imagination, Lauren spends her free time reading and writing. Because, in the end, all’s fair in lust and war. But with her, I want to trip the wire, detonating together in passion and pain. We’re a ticking time bomb, about one wrong move away from exploding. But no one challenges me more than Maya Alatorre, the sister of my rival and new teammate. Women want to screw me while men want to be me. I live for standing on Prix podiums while crowds chant my name, champagne drips down my face, and adrenaline rushes through my veins. ![]() There’s no point asking for my heart back because he’ll shatter it before I have the chance.įans call me the American Prince, the only son of a Formula 1 legend. His vulnerability breaks me down and holds me captive, ruining me for any man who dares to come after him. I didn’t anticipate Noah Slade, Formula 1’s World Champion and resident bad boy-a damaged prince who acts like a villain. My post-college plans include vlogging, drinking around the world, and following my brother as he races in every Grand Prix. Throttled (Dirty Air Series Book 1) by Lauren Asher is #ComingJanuary9th! Pre-order now! I am waiting for Liam and Sophie’s story in ‘Collided’. I definitely recommend it to all romance readers. I had a great time reading it and if you are into alpha broody bad boys and feisty women and forbidden stories then don’t hesitate to check this one out. I took my sweet time reading this one and I can’t wait for the next book. Sophie, Liam, Jax, Santi and even Noah’s parents – all of them made this book a great success. The supporting characters were really great. This was surprisingly a great debut novel and I learned a huge ton of information about formula 1 racing. Maya and Noah both has this great chemistry going on between them. ![]() The one thing that I enjoyed more than the others is their chemistry. He came a long way despite having a depressing childhood. While Noah was a very flawed and jaded character but despite all that I liked him more and more as the story progressed. The story building was gradual and had me gripped. Including the fact that they can’t keep away from one another, made this story a whole lot interesting.įirstly, the plot was very engaging and the banter was well timed and composed. It’s a story about a World Champion racer Noah with cynical view about love and relationships and a girl who can’t keep it casual. This book features F1 racers, professional rivalry and a love story amidst all this drama. Though this is my first time reading Lauren Asher’s book, it won’t be my last because I loved it. I can count the number of books I have read with similar subjects but I was really intrigued by the plot. I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.Ī huge shout out to the author for providing me this ARC and a chance to share my thoughts about it.įirstly, my experience with stories featuring F1 racing is very limited.
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The main gimmick is that gameplay, graphics, and music are upgraded and downgraded depending on performance in the game. The game is done in an 8-bit, retro style. BIT.TRIP FLUX - music game: BIT.TRIP BEAT but inverted.BIT.TRIP FATE - music game that is basically a shooter.Levels seem to be well-synced, so it could possibly be considered a rhythm game BIT.TRIP RUNNER - music/rhythm game where you platform to collect gold and avoid obstacles, kind of like Geometry Dash.BIT.TRIP VOID - music game where you move a circle to consume dots to grow larger, kind of like that fish eating smaller fish game.BIT.TRIP CORE - rhythm game where you use lasers to destroy flying dots to the beat.BIT.TRIP BEAT - music game where you deflect flying dots, kind of like Breakout.Type: Music Game, Rhythm Game, PlatformerīIT.TRIP SAGA is a compilation of six games in the BIT.TRIP series.I'd recommend it if you're into the idol music that it offers. This game appears to expand on First Appeal, with the exact same type of rhythm game, and probably some actual storyline. It's a fine rhythm game, but it's also kind of pointless if you don't already have it - get My No. The rhythm game consists of a linear course with targets on it, where players must press the correct button with the correct timing. This appears to be a free demo-type version of Aikatsu! My No. Price: Free (1 song) unknown DLC price.3DS software Aikatsu series Aikatsu Stars: First Appeal What is a music-making application?įor some reason, the 3DS has several titles intended for creating music, some of which I can't even begin to understand. Popular rhythm games on other platforms include osu! and Dance Dance Revolution. ![]() Not all music games are rhythm games, but all rhythm games are a form of music game. Generally speaking, a player will press buttons to the rhythm of the song. ![]() What is a rhythm game?Ī rhythm game is a type of music game that focuses on precision and rhythm. Popular music games on other platforms include Geometry Dash and Just Shapes and Beats. There does not have to be any rhythmic/precision aspect for a game to be a music game - it just has to be a game that involves music for its gameplay. What is a music game?Ī music game is a game that has music as its primary focus. If I'm missing any titles, or you don't think a certain title qualifies, please let me know. This list is sorted alphabetically, with transliterations of Japanese titles whenever necessary. This webpage documents any and all music / rhythm / music creation titles on the Nintendo 3DS, including DSiWare. Taiko no Tatsujin: Dokodon! Mystery Adventureīuy Daigasso! Band Brothers P, Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe, Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX, Rhythm Heaven Megamix, Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure, Taiko no Tatsujin: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure, and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call. Taiko no Tatsujin: Don to Katsu no Jikuu Daibouken Taiko no Tatsujin: Chibi Dragon to Fushigi na Orb Hatsune Miku and Future Stars: Project Mirai You simply can't say something this dumb, ridiculous and ignorant.Brain Age: Concentration Training (Piano Player) The songs on Osu! are under fair use, therefore, it's not copyright at all.Ĭome back when you actually understand what the term 'fair use' even means. It's ironic how you call me dumb when you are the ignorant one. Originally posted by Rimuru Tempest:You know you're not making any sense whatsoever right? if osu! doesn’t comply, the creator of the game gets sued, simple as that.Īnd youtube operates in the same basis, only acting as a host while the uploader is the one who should have the legal rights to the song. they comply with every single one because they state in the TOS that they’re only acting as a content host while the player who created the maps should have all legal responsibilities. don’t be dumb, osu! has received a multitude of takedown notices. If it's illegal shouldn't all pattern rhythm games be shut down? If it's illegal shouldn't the developer been going jail and yet the game has been receiving updates and changes for 12 years now. ![]() ![]() If that's true then why isn't OSU! shut down yet? And why hasn't there been any lawsuits? You know you're not making any sense whatsoever right? 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These originated as a way for Fuller to cite historical roots for his equally faulty theories on armored warfare (a great discussion of whose shortcomings can be found in ASIN:0060009772 The Blitzkrieg Myth: How Hitler and the Allies Misread the Strategic Realities of World War II). 51) appears to derive (perhaps indirectly) from oft repeated but badly flawed concepts of J.F.C. My quibbles on the content are as follows: First, the brief discussion of Macedonian cavalry battle included (p. All the same, there are more than enough fresh insights and new material here to make this a worthy supplement to those much longer works. Also, due to its brevity, this effort is not an adequate replacement for more comprehensive studies like those of Spence, Worley, or Gaebel. It should be noted that there is a notable lack of reference material (both writeen and pictorial) on Tarantine horsemen themselves, thus the bulk of the discussion here is actually applicable to most Grecian riders of the Hellenic and Hellentistic periods. Overall, I consider this study to be a fine addition to my own library and a valuable asset to better understanding the role of Greek horsemen in general and their Tarantine variants in particular.This is a slim but very informative volume on ancient Greek horsemen with special reference to the cavalry of Taras in southern Italy. Thus, the term "Tarantine" had probably already come to denote a certain type of horseman rather than a nationality (Fields accepts this for the end of the Third century and admits it might have occured much earlier).Please note that the foregoing comments might seem highly critical, but these are really very minor points. had likely brought this highly effective style eastward (at least to Greece and, perhaps, as far as Asia Minor). Greek mercenaries fighting for Taras in the period 343-331 B.C. ![]() It's more believable that these were Greek riders of closer origin that fought in a manner similar to the Tarantines (i.e. ![]() These men are operating in Asia Minor and it's hard to justify their importation all the way from Italy. 14) actually refers to riders from Taras itself. Finally, it seems unlikely that the first mention of Tarantine horsemen (in 317 B.C. and didn't reach 1,000 rider proportions until late in the early 4th century at best. This probably began with Taras' victory over neighboring Thurii in 440 B.C. In fact, extensive expansion of the previlaged horse-owning class would have come only after considerable economic growth through acquisition of new territory. and must have still fielded but a modest mounted force. In the mid-5th century, Taras had barely recovered from a catastrophic defeat against the Iapyians in 473 B.C. All the same, there are more than enough fresh insights and new material here to make this a worthy supplement to those much longer works.My quibbles on the content are as follows: First, the brief discussion of Macedonian cavalry battle included (p. “This is a slim but very informative volume on ancient Greek horsemen with special reference to the cavalry of Taras in southern Italy. The Webmail backup software will also download the corresponding attachments with the emails. 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You didn’t miss them all.” I said, “And when we review this, won’t you do better?”ĪLSO READ: Modern Day Slavery: Tony Talbott at TEDxCincinnati (Full Transcript) He said, “Then why’d you put a smiley face?” I gave a quiz, 20 questions A student missed 18. I put a “+2” on his paper and a big smiley face. I have things to do, people to impress, and places to go.”Īnd they said, “Yeah!” You say it long enough, it starts to be a part of you. I am powerful, and I am strong. I deserve the education that I get here. We have to show the other classes how to do it, so when we walk down the hall, people will notice us, so you can’t make noise. You just have to strut.” And I gave them a saying to say: “I am somebody. How do I raise the self-esteem of a child and his academic achievement at the same time? 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