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Super mario 3d world world bowser9/1/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() The game does a decent job of introducing you to all the systems it has to offer, but mastering them is a completely different story. This is the first time the series has been on a home console since 2003, and the last entry on 3DS was way back in 2014, so odds are we could all use a refresher. There is a whole suite of new mechanics, systems, modes, and powers that even veterans of the series will have to learn. However, Mario Golf: Super Rush isn't just the same golf game with a fresh coat of paint, some new courses, and characters. If you are an experienced Mario golfer, the basic mechanics of the game will be mostly familiar. Just knowing the basics of golf is only step one in mastering your game. This isn't just your typical golf game, just like how tennis, soccer, and even kart racing are never exactly as they are in real life when Mario plays them. A somewhat surprising announcement from Nintendo is that Mario Golf: Super Rush is the newest outing for the Mario sports series. It's been quite a while since Mario and his pals have hit the green for a round of friendly - or not-so-friendly - golf. Mario Golf: Super Rush goes to New Donk City with free update today Kirby and the Forgotten Land: All copy abilities explained Kirby and the Forgotten Land: All secret mission objectives Wolfenstein 3D and more classic Bethesda games join PC Game Pass Wonder: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more These are, sadly, the only two warp zones available in Super Mario 3D World. However, even if you’ve played the game before, all the levels are more than worth replaying now that the game is back and better than ever on the Switch. You’re treated to one more scene of Mario sliding under an entire world until reaching world 5. If you do fall, as long as you don’t lose your cat suit, you can try again by just going back across the purple river and climbing back up. From here you just need to run and jump across the floating bits of land without falling off the purple waterfall, and on the other side is your final warp pipe. Grab the item in it and then leap on top and cat crawl your way up onto an upper platform otherwise out of view. You will go into a green pipe to an underground area with a checkpoint flag, and then emerge back above ground on a square platform with a transparent block glowing on the wall to the left. Load up into world 4-2, Piranha Creeper Creek, and work your way through the level. ![]() Just like the first warp zone, you will need to have a fresh cat suit handy in order to reach this next red pipe. There will be no indication anything is up there, the top of the screen is completely blacked out, except for a small ray of light shining where you should run up from.ĭive in and watch Mario soar underneath all the stage left in world 1 and pop out in world 2. Head just past the clear pipe exit sticking out of the wall and use your cat powers to scamper straight up the wall. Repeat the process one more time with a third invisible block and use them as a stairway to reach the upper platform. Hit it, get on top, and jump again on the right side to reveal a second invisible long block. Continue forward, through a clear pipe that takes you around a corner, and to a triple-wide question mark block. Run through this section until you hit the first checkpoint flag. 5 in Mario Maker 2 right nowĬheck out Super Nintendo World’s first Mario Kart-themed rideĪll Present Codes in Kirby and the Forgotten Land: How to redeem and rewardsĪs you go through 1-2 you will come into an underground section immediately after starting the stage. You can play a fan-made Super Mario Bros. ![]()
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Best device to record lectures9/1/2023 ![]() Recording lectures helps make your class more inclusive. But I can see how rewatching parts of it could be very helpful. Sometimes they do this at higher (1.5-2X) speed - one weird part of recording lectures is walking into a room and hearing yourself sounding like a chipmunk! If they are just passively rewatching the lecture, I’m not sure this would be a very effective study strategy, based on what we know about how people learn. Lots of students tell me that they use the lecture recordings to review - either rewatching the whole lecture or reviewing particular portions of it. Students who attend every lecture still use the lecture recordings. That always makes me wonder how many students are coming to class when they are sick just for those points. MAKE SURE STUDENTS KNOW ABOUT THE PREVIOUS TWO POINTS! This is important because, even near the end of the semester, I still talk with students who are surprised to learn that they can miss several classes without it impacting their clicker points.Given where we’re at now in terms of public health recommendations, I think “miss several classes without it impacting their grade” should probably be “miss many classes without it impacting their grade”. Otherwise, you are encouraging sick people to come to your classroom. ![]() If you have a component of the grade that relates to attendance, make it optional and/or make it so that students can miss several classes without it impacting their grade.(This is straightforward for many classes at Michigan, thanks to Lecture Capture integrating with Canvas.) Record lectures and make them available to all students.In the context of coronavirus, I think there are a few key things for instructors: I encourage them not to come to class, remind them that all the lectures are recorded, and remind them that they can miss five classes without their (optional) clicker points being impacted. Students sometimes write me worried about what to do since they’re sick but don’t want to fall behind. While recording lectures hasn’t had a noticeable impact on class attendance, students attending class isn’t always a good thing! I want my students to learn about infectious diseases, not spread them. Recording lectures means that students who are ill (or have a death in the family or some other life event) can miss class and still catch up later. Please share your experiences in the comments!) (In a twitter discussion of this, it seems that some share my experience of not noticing an impact on lecture attendance, while others report that it has impacted it. ![]() I think adding in the clickers had a big positive impact on attendance, which much more than offset any dropoff in attendance from recording the lectures. (We have two lectures a week, so that’s 2.5 weeks of class.) But, even with those allowances, students are pretty highly motivated to come to class, hopefully because they find the in class exercises and discussion useful, but I know a lot of it is because of clicker points. ![]() The clickers are optional (we calculate the grade two ways, with and without clickers, and use whichever is higher), and students can miss up to five classes without it impacting their clicker score. But, as far as we can tell, this mostly hasn’t happened, probably because we use clickers in class. Recording lectures doesn’t seem to have impacted attendance noticeably.īefore shifting to recording lectures, our main concern was that students might stop coming to class. And, at a time when we really don’t want sick students showing up in lecture halls, there’s a strong public health argument for recording lectures and setting up class structures so that sick students aren’t penalized for staying home. Overall, I think there have been a lot of different benefits - well beyond what I initially anticipated. I’ve been thinking of writing a post about my experiences with recording lectures in Intro Bio for a while, and, with coronavirus spreading, now seems like a good time to finally write it up. ![]()
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Water paint wall art9/1/2023 ![]() Start drawing lines with each color in each extreme of your sheet and work your way through the middle using the same technique of building up colors. Gradients: similar to layering in concept, gradients by definition involve mixing two colors. First, draw a line with a wet brush with almost no paint, then rinse and dry your brush before wetting it, and add a bit more paint to achieve a darker hue next to the lighter one you have recently painted, keep going until you reach the darkest hue of the color. Layering: this technique consists in building up color starting with a dry surface. Wet on wet: if you want to achieve a soft or “washed” color, grab a wet brush and “paint” a section of the paper with water, then add color with a wet brush with paint either sliding it or dabbing with it on the sheet. ![]() These are 5 watercolor painting techniques all beginners should try: If you want to begin painting with watercolor there are several techniques that can help you exercise this skill and achieve different results in your paints. 5 watercolor techniques to start painting Practice makes perfect: there are different techniques and exercises to master painting with watercolors. ![]() When a watercolor paint is in contact with water it “thins” and dissolves making it possible to spread it with a brush. And this word tells us a lot about how this type of paint works.įrom the basic watercolor set you used in middle school, to top-notch watercolor pallets, they all have something in common: they are made out of pigments mixed with a water-soluble vehicle. Watercolors are also known as aquarelle, and it is clear to the eye that this type of paint is directly related to one thing: water. Understanding watercolor paints for beginners Watercolor paints have a distinctive characteristic: understanding how the pigment interacts with water is essential to working with them. Watercolor pencils (they activate with water) are also available in the market.īesides these basic tools, you’ll need separate jars of water, towels or paper for drying, and masking tape. You don’t need every existing color because paints can be mixed to achieve different hues and shades, but it is a good idea to invest in high-quality paints even if the palette is limited. Paints: watercolor paints can be found in tubes and in pans. But of course, this gives it an extra texture: the paper can be cold or hot pressed to offer little to no texture and a “sharper” result in the drawing. The more the paper has, the more absorbent it is. Watercolor paper is easy to recognize because it has cotton intertwined in its fibers and it has a texture of bumps known as “teeth”. Watercolor paper has a weight of 140lb/300g (thicker than the usual drawing sheets). Paper: common drawing paper won’t absorb water and will probably warp under it. Brushes: don’t go crazy, to begin painting with watercolors you’ll only need a set of round brushes (the shape is good to hold water), a flat brush to work large areas, and a thin brush for lines and small details. These are the essential tools to begin painting with watercolors: It might seem obvious to mention that you need brushes, paper, and, of course, paints, but for this particular type of paint you need a particular set of tools. What to do with your watercolor paintingsīefore you jump into painting with watercolors, you need the right supplies.5 watercolor techniques to start painting.Understanding watercolor paints for beginners.Basic supplies to paint with watercolors.See lesson M07 Oceans & Lakes for more explanation of how to paint water, and for a neat trick you can use when painting outdoors to get this gradation accurate. But if you don’t do it, your water will look more like a wall, than a horizontal body of water. The value change is actually very very small. The water is darker close to you, and gets progressively lighter the further the water is from you. It is this variation that creates depth in the seascape and that gives you a feeling that it is a body of water extending into the distance. On the other hand, If you look at a monochrome version of my painting below, you will see there is a variation in the value. You can see in the student painting that the value of the water is virtually constant from the bottom to the top. ![]() In order to see the problem it is best to convert the image to monochrome (image on right). The thing students often miss when learning how to paint water is the value change in the water as the water gets further away from you. It looks more like a vertical wall than a flat body of water. The end result is a lake or ocean that just doesn’t look right. When you are painting a body of water there is one thing that most beginners miss. ![]()
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Skulls and bones game8/31/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Skull and Bones will no longer release on March 9, and now. Skull and Bones is essentially a survival RPG featuring crafting, resources, looting, pirating, managing crew and other gameplay elements. The oft-delayed Skull and Bones still isnt ready for release, as Ubisoft confirmed it has delayed the pirate game for the sixth time. Skull and Bones was inspired by Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag and will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna and PC, whenever it does release. The game is set in the Indian Ocean during the 17th century and players take on the role of a pirate captain who’s looking to be infamous and in search of glory. And now, there’s a broad early 2023-2024 release window announced for Skull and Bones. They even displayed a one-hour gameplay reveal. Then came September and Ubisoft delayed the game to March 9. Most recently, Ubisoft committed to a November 8, 2022, release date. ![]() Since then, the game has repeatedly been delayed, amid reports of difficulties in. It was first announced at E3 2017 with a 2018 release window. Ubisoft’s first announcement for Skull and Bones release was 2018 but there were several delay announcements that followed. Skull & Bones has had a turbulent development. Ubisoft said they “believe players will be positively surprised by its evolution.” Series of delays Skull and Bones has been hit with a staggering sixth delay, as Ubisoft has pushed the pirate games release date back to an undetermined point in the 2023 to 2024 fiscal year.Skull and Bones was. The additional time has already paid off and brought impressive improvements to its quality, which has been confirmed by recent playtests,” said Ubisoft in the press release. Rebelse kapiteinen hebben de leiding over de krachtigste wapens op aarde: oorlogsschepen. “Players will be able to discover the beauty of Skull and Bones in the upcoming beta phase. Skull and Bones will now be released early 2023-24,” said Ubisoft during the financial call. “We have decided to postpone its release in order to have more time to showcase a much more polished and balanced experience and to build awareness. ![]()
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Apple pi baker waiting for recipe idle8/31/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() In fact many apples do not do well once heat is applied to them and actually start to loose their apple flavor. With seemingly endless varieties of apples to choose from, it is important to note that not all apples work well for apple pie. ^ Watch the Video to see detailed instructions on how to make pie crust Best Apples for Apple Pie Watch the video below to see exactly how to make the perfect pie crust. The butter helps the crust literally melt in your mouth and the saltiness balances out the sweetness of the filling. The best apple pie crust, in my opinion, is a slightly salty crust with mostly butter and a little bit of shortening for extra flakiness. This will give you the perfect structure for the filling of your apple pie. The double crust for this pie is all about the flakiness! You want to be very gentle when working with your crust to avoid creating a tough pastry. A good, flaky and slightly salty pastry is the perfect complement to that sweet and tangy apple filling! How to Make a Double Pie Crust Streusel is very sweet and I think it takes away from the star of the show, the apples. I am a much bigger fan of American Apple Pie over Dutch Apple Pie. The other common kind of apple pie is called Dutch Apple Pie which has a streusel crust. The kind of pie I’m teaching you how to make is an American Apple Pie, meaning it is the kind that is covered by a top crust. I guarantee it will increase your crust making confidence and set you up thoroughly for making this pie! Double Crust vs Crumb Crust If you are a little shaky with your pie crust making skills, I highly suggest heading over to my Complete Guide for How to Make Pie Crust. I hadn’t considered how vast the topic was until I started writing about it for the pie and realized it needed its own article dedicated to it. ![]() In my journey to mastering the best apple pie, I got a little side tracked with crust. Yes, the apples are extremely important, and we will get there, but the crust is what we are mastering first. Pie crust is absolute key to good apple pie, or any pie really. Now you might be thinking to yourself, “Doesn’t the best apple pie start with the apples?”. Jump to the Recipe for The Best Apple Pie » And today, I am here to challenge you to Master the Best Apple Pie as the October Mastering Challenge! I have read numerous apple pie recipes and tips and consulted all of the experts I could think of. I have made apple pie after apple pie in the last few weeks in order to prepare for this article. But what the world might need is a very detailed look at apple pie execution and a guide to mastering it. There are endless apple pie recipes available on the web and the world doesn’t need another one. Mastering the best apple pie isn’t just about the recipe, it also has a great deal to do with technique and a little to do with baking science! Learn all of the ins and outs of how to create the best apple pie from scratch! ![]()
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1983 world series play by play8/31/2023 ![]() ![]() On the morning of the race it was all changed. The team order for Britain would be Derek Redmond, Kriss Akabusi, John Regis and Roger Black. The night before the final it was all decided. Great Britain & Northern Ireland – men's 4x400m (1991, Tokyo) But what a way to make the most of an opportunity. ![]() It remained her only ever appearance at a global championships. Although Norwegian legend Grete Waitz eventually made a break from the rest of the field, Dickerson fared best of the rest and came through to take silver in a lifetime best of 2:31:09. Instead, she excelled.įrom the early stages, Dickerson was part of the lead group. But Dickerson was not overawed by competing outside of her home nation for the first time or being at a World Championships. In fact, all of her races up until this point in her career were held in the US. She’d finished no higher than third in either of her two previous marathons, both of which were held in the US. Marianne Dickerson – women's marathon (1983, Helsinki)īefore lining up for the marathon at the 1983 World Championships in Helsinki, USA’s Marianne Dickerson had only ever contested two races at that distance. In the past 40 years of championship action, there have been many surprise performers who have been just as shocked as anyone to find themselves on the podium. It’s not just the global superstars and big favourites who win medals at the World Athletics Championships. ![]()
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Marmoset toolbag 2 emissive maos8/31/2023 ![]() ![]() To remedy this, try reducing the contrast of the photo reference, adjust output curves*, gamma and/or exposure as necessary in order to prepare the photo for a clean conversion. One of the drawbacks of this process is the increased likelihood of finding artifacts and noise in the generated normals. ![]() Many artists (self-included) enjoy the efficiency of generating normal data from their preferred bitmap-to-normal converter. Photo-Normal ConversionĪpplications like Substance Designer, Crazy Bump, and Quixel's nDo still have a place in a PBR pipeline, make no mistake. This is especially important when transitioning to (or from) a metal/non-metal surface due to the (obvious) disparity in surface properties. You'll want to remove unnecessary noise as much as possible from your Normal Maps and focus your efforts on defining distinct shapes and forms. These micro-surface details are best realized in the Smoothness Map. (We'll go into detail about the Smoothness Map below.) Tactile descriptors like smooth, wet, scuffed, worn, and rough are all considered micro-surface details which don't merit additional normal information. ![]() As we'll see below, this is a no longer a good idea - in fact it's a terrible idea unless you're literally authoring a 40-grit sandpaper material. An example of this would be adding a noise filter to your Normal Map to simulate a "rough" surface. Micro-Surface Details, as the name implies, are far subtler surface details which, until recently, were usually found in the Specular Map, or sometimes the Normal Map. In PBR, Normal Maps serve to provide directional lighting information for Macro surface details which (for one reason or another) don't merit the overhead of additional geometry. ![]()
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Benefits of tangerine in pregnancy8/31/2023 ![]() ![]() The oil aids the body to purge of excess uric acid, pollutants, extra salt and water through the excretory system. The essential oil also contains a tonic, antispasmodic, seductive, stomachic and digestive agent which in combination or individually offer positive effects on the body. Tangerine has an oil content called depurative which is an essential oil that has detoxifying and purifying effects which help in cleansing dirty substances in the blood and the body from excess uric acid. Intake of foods rich in vitamin A helps in preventing the development of night blindness and slows the decrease in eyesight experienced by some people as they age. It also helps in keeping the immune system healthy. Vitamin A which is very important in our body for maintaining the overall health is contained in tangerine making it an excellent source of vitamin A. Vitamin A contained in tangerines serve as a solution to certain health contradictions it is a crucial nutrient known as retinol needed in a small index for eye function improvement, immune system and reproduction. It helps to fight against free radicals and also capable of preventing the development of heart diseases. Flavonoids is an antioxidant in tangerines that aids in the eliminating the chances of cancerous cells developing in the body which could lead to the proliferation of tumours. In other words, acts as a molecule that reduces some enzyme activities in order to kill metabolic imbalance that may reduce catalyzed the reaction of the enzyme. Tangerines contain a healthy amount of flavonoids which is another important antioxidant in fruit that contributes to the proper functioning of the immune and hormones. The minerals contained in tangerine plays an important role in bone maintenance for a healthy bone. Adequate eating of tangerine helps in preventing the bone from getting weak and fractures. The presence of potassium in tangerine has the index value of 146 milligrams which helps to impacts the body cells, tissues and organs also play a key role in skeletal and smooth muscle contraction, generally reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Folate is also known to be beneficial to our health, as it helps in the production of red blood cells in the body.Ĭontain important minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium as well as phosphorus, zinc, copper and manganese are present in low percentages. Moderate consumption of folate contributes to prevention of changes in DNA that can lead to cancer. Folate help in the production of important genetic materials in the human body such as RNA and DNA, additionally, it helps in proper functioning of the red blood cells and iron in the body. They are packed with folate which is a type of vitamin B. Tangerine fruits aids in protecting the heart from dangerous effects of the free radical inflammation and damage. Consumption of tangerines helps in preventing the formation of free radical that causes the reaction of oxidation. The major antioxidant found in the fruit is vitamin C which plays very important roles in the human body such as protecting the cell and body from free radical damages which could affect the collagens, DNA and cells. They are known for the citrus taste and high nutrients such as beta-carotene, vitamins, folate, flavonoids, vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium which in combination affects the body positively, these nutrients contained in tangerine are beneficial to human health in the following ways.ġ6 Surprising Health Benefits of Tangerine Tangerine is a citrus fruit that is also known as mandarin oranges sweet in taste, orange in colour and packed with lots of nutritional values that have positive effects to the cell DNA, bone and heart health in general. ![]()
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Xdefiant codes twitter8/31/2023 ![]() ![]() What’s more, guess what? The game will offer something wonderful called “crossplay” from the start. That is, it will work on the most recent and advanced gaming systems. XDefiant will be released on three platforms: PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. Availability of XDefiant on Various Platforms It’s an opportunity to take part in action-packed fights, test out other factions’ distinctive talents, and explore the present-day and near-future settings replete with familiar weaponry like M4s and MP5s. ![]() BST) and concluded on June 23 at the same time.Īnyone can join and play the game for free during the open beta. The XDefiant open beta is a thrilling opportunity for players to experience the game before its official release. You’ll also have unique powers like active camo to help you hide and a bubble shield to protect yourself. Because the game is set in the present or near future, you’ll encounter familiar weaponry like M4s and MP5s. You can join a faction in the game, and each faction grants you a specific skill to employ during matches. Hardpoint, King of the Hill, Domination, Kill Confirmed, and Team Deathmatch are among the traditional shooter modes available. XDefiant is a new game that will be released shortly! There will be two kinds of battles: one with six players on each team and one with four players on each squad. This also means that XDefiant will have less competition from another game called Modern Warfare 3. People will not have to wait until Christmas to get the game instead, they will be able to download it as soon as it becomes available. Because it’s a free-to-play game, they don’t have to adhere to the traditional release schedule of games in October or November. That means they’ll continue to update and add new features to the game even after it’s released. XDefiant will be a live-service game from the beginning. (You can find out more about the open beta down below.) The game’s developer, Ubisoft, has stated that the release date will be announced following an open beta testing phase. ![]() XDefiant Release Date, is set to be launched in “Summer 2023.” We believe it will take place in August, but we are waiting for them to clarify the precise date. Keep a look out for additional information! XDefiant Release Date XDefiant is the game for you if you’re weary of Battle Royale games and want to play an action-packed shooter! You can wait for the release date and even join the beta to test it out before it goes live. They want to make a game that is thrilling and fun for people who enjoy arcade-style shooters. The game creators are collaborating with experienced players from other games to ensure that XDefiant is difficult and takes a high level of ability to play. Players can expect an action-packed experience in XDefiant because it is a free-to-play arena shooter. It is their reaction to the successful Call of Duty video game franchise. XDefiant is a future game being developed by Ubisoft, a well-known game company. ![]() Prepare for adventurous adventures and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Tom Clancy games! Tom Clancy’s XDefiant The stories are engrossing, the characters are fascinating, and the games are a lot of fun to play. There are several types of games, such as those in which you must thwart terrorists, become a stealthy spy, or join special military forces. XDefiant Release Date: Welcome to Tom Clancy’s fascinating game universe! These games are based on a well-known author’s books and are noted for their realistic and detailed gameplay. ![]()
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Taco bell viva mas8/31/2023 ![]() “It was a blessing to me,” says Brandy, when speaking of the moment she found out that one of her employees had been chosen to receive the Live Mas scholarship. He accepted the scholarship alongside his parents who were there to proudly celebrate their son on being awarded this amazing opportunity. It was very emotional for all of us,” says Brandy when speaking of the moment Moises heard his name called. According to his manager, when Moises’ name was announced, he was overcome with joy and surprise. Moises was one of nine students from the Douglas Taco Bell who applied for this scholarship. ![]() When asked what these students are to do in order to become a possible recipient, Brandy states Moises had to fill out the scholarship application and create a 2 minute video describing his ambitions, goals, and how working at Taco Bell has made an impact on his life.Įmployees and staff joined together last week at Taco Bell to find out who had been chosen as the scholarship recipient. Moises, a Taco Bell employee of 10 months, applied for the scholarship in hopes of receiving $5,000, but instead received double. Since 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation has reached more than 5 million young people across the country and has awarded $155 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education and career readiness. This year, the scholarship was awarded to nearly 1,000 Taco Bell fans and team members across the country. Brandy states this year alone, t he Taco Bell Foundation is awarding more than $10 million in Live Más Scholarships – the most ever in the nonprofit’s history. ![]() As you can imagine, there are hundreds of students who work at Taco Bells across the state who apply for this scholarship yearly. He was one of many students across Georgia who applied for the Live Mas scholarship, and to his surprise, he was chosen.Īccording to his manager Brandy, this is a nationwide scholarship that Taco Bell gives out every year. ![]() Moises, a Taco Bell employee, found out he received a $10,000 scholarship on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. “He couldn’t believe it was him,” says Brandy Hooper, the Market Training Leader of Taco Bell in Douglas when describing the moment Moises Guzman, a Coffee High junior, found out he was the recipient of the Live Mas Taco Bell Scholarship. ![]() |