An exclusive online big budget multiplayer video game, the Destiny 2 game is a sequel to the first part, Destiny, by the makers of the popular game—Halo. It is set in an imaginary futuristic world of science fiction. When playing the new Destiny 2, gamers have to engage in role playing, and the players take on a character and responsibility as the Guardians of the Last City on Earth. In the new Destiny 2, players wield a power called Light which they use to protect the Last City from alien races, the Cabal. The Cabal is one of the destructive forces that are led by their rugged, husky Emperor Dominus Ghaul has seized all the Guardians of their Light, which is their ability to return from death, and infiltrated the Last City. The player has to go on a journey to regain their Light, find a way to defeat the villainous Ghaul and his Red Legion army, and regain possession of the Last City for the sake of protecting the human race.
Weaving a mix of some old elements of the game and simultaneously renewing it with exciting new features, the new Destiny 2 is very much a shooter game that lets players run virtually from place to place and take down the villains in style, but in a slightly better working condition than its predecessor. Whether players will vociferously continue to play this version is yet to be seen, but certainly, the refinements that have been made are clearly visible. An enriched plot with the right mix of humor, thoughtfulness, and all the elements similar to a thrilling real time movie, straight from the Marvel series, the new Destiny 2 will no doubt bring initial success to its creators. Some details that make a difference are the decision to scrap the evildoer “Darkness” with someone more real and tangible like Ghaul and his Red Army, inclusion of spectacular and intricate details in the new design, and the seamless interface.
An outstanding game of the year 2017, the new Destiny 2 is now popular with the masses, and this is proven by the fact that it was played by a whooping 1.2 million people at the same time! Combining a very old, straightforward formulaic story base with the addictive video gaming experience, the makers of the new Destiny 2 have indeed struck gold the second time around.
Currently, the amusing and thoroughly entertaining Destiny 2 can be used in PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and a Microsoft Windows version is available too. Play the game to feel invincible, to feel in control, and to save the world. After all, don’t most virtual games make us feel like a SuperHero all the time by playing into the human psyche to feel wanted and all powerful? The new Destiny 2, a game developed by Bungie, is no different.
Dementia is an umbrella term that characterizes a vast range of symptoms that affect cognitive function. Dementia occurs when nerve cells in the brain stop working. Even though it usually occurs in patients of advanced age, it can occur earlier due to brain injury or several underlying health conditions (i.e., Parkinson’s disease, etc.). Dementia comes in many forms, with Alzeihmer’s disease being the most prevalent type.
Here are a few early warning symptoms of dementia to look out for:
1. Memory loss
This is one of the commonest signs of Dementia, and it is exhibited in its early stages. It may include forgetting very important events. The patient tends to ask the same questions repeatedly. Others require depending on memory aids, for instance, electronic devices, reminders and notes. They also need family members to do things that they used to do on their own. A patient with Dementia may forget things easily or may not remember them anymore. Repetition is very common in people with Dementia, and it results from memory loss. The person might repeat everyday tasks, or they can obsessively gather things.
2. Problem solving difficulties
Some patients living with Dementia experience different changes in their ability to follow or develop a plan while they are working with numbers to maybe pay a bill. They may have difficulty following a certain recipe or keep track of bills. They have trouble concentration since they take a much longer time to do things.
3. Confusion about time and place
Patients lose track of special dates, seasons and more so the passage of time. They have trouble understanding someone or something if it is not happening now. Sometimes the patient may even forget where they are and how they have gotten there. Victims might find it difficult to recognize events in the past or future and can struggle with dates.
4. Challenges understanding visual information
Visual information becomes a challenge for a person suffering from Dementia. It can be very hard for them to judge distances, to read or identify the differences between colors. A person who has been driving or cycling might begin to have a challenge with these activities.
5. Speech issues
The majority of the people suffering from Dementia may struggle to communicate or have trouble coordinating a conversation. The person may halt in the middle when communicating and fail to get an idea of how they can continue. They may also repeat themselves, struggle with recognizing familiar objects, have trouble with vocabulary, and using wrong names. Some individual’s handwriting becomes even more complex to read. Finding, as well as using the correct words, becomes hard. People with this disease at times fail to remember the meanings of words that they hear.
6. Misplacing personal items
People suffering from this disease usually place things in odd places. They lose many things since they are not capable of retrieving them back. Some put items in unusual places and later forget and accuse other members of the family of stealing.
7. Poor judgment
The person might have complexity in making the right decisions. It can be complex for somebody with Dementia to know what is fair and logical thus he or she gives a poor judgement. As a result, they might end up paying too much for items or become simply certain about purchasing items that they do not require. Some of the people with Dementia don’t pay attention to being neat and respectable.
Omega-3 fatty acids (mostly found in fish oil), vitamin E, other different B vitamins, and memory supplements Prevagen are some of the best supplement brain functions. These supplements greatly help patients with memory problems associated with Dementia
There’s just something about a classic pick up truck. As far as stature and power, the following trucks led the way as far as impressive styling, engine power, hauling and off road capabilities that, no doubt, inspired the design of many pickups on the road today.
Here’s our list of the six most tried and true pickup trucks in history:
When I was a kid, all the cool teens had a Ford Bronco, but those with a limited edition Baja Bronco were king of the road. Why? As far as off-roading capabilities, the Baja offered a powerful 302-cid V8 paired with a C4 automatic, plus drivers got a impressive boost due to the high cut rear wheel wells and flares, which left ample room for huge tires. The Baja screamed daring adventure roll cage and special enhancements made to offer heavy-duty suspension.
Ford longed to take their classic F150 off-road, but it took until 2009 for them to create the Raptor, a pick up that offered smooth driving and handling and four-wheeling on even the most extreme desert terrain. Not to mention, this truck could haul an 8000-pound trailer. No problem! Offered in a SuperCrew cab and SuperCab configuration, the Raptor also featured a 4WD system based on the standard F-150, plus urethane bump stops and internal-bypass Fox Racing shocks, which allowed for smooth-riding suspension over the roughest roads and highest jumps.
More of a conversion kit than a model truck, Napco (otherwise known as the Northwest Auto Parts Company) made up for the fact that 1950s pickups didn’t come in 4WD (opposed from Dodge). So Napco designed a 4WD offered a conversion kit that let Chevy, Fords, and GMC owners get the 4WD power they longed for. By the year 1957, pick up manufacturers finally caught on and began installing Napco Power-Pak 4WD conversions on their assembly line pick ups.
While GM and Ford enthusiasts may have issue with this truck, one can hardly match the ruggedness of the Dodge Ram of the early 90’s with it’s Cummins diesel engine. In fact, you can still witness the impact of this redesigned Ram on many GM and Ford trucks to this day, with it’s “big rig” styling.
Prior to the Ford F-150, the Highboy was king of the Ford pick up empire. A tough-as-nails truck renowned for it’s ultra-rugged driving capabilities on any terrain, the Highboy was named for its sky-high frame and 35-inch tall tires that was inches taller than any Jeep, Dodge, or GM on the market. After 1977, the Highboy was considered a “Lowboy” as it was constructed at least 2-inches lower, which is why the original pre-1977 model is now considered a collector’s item.
When a celebrity race car driver pairs up with an auto manufacturer, sometimes the results can be disappointing, which was sort of the case when Rod Hall collaborated with Chrysler to birth the Rod Hall Signature Edition Dodge pick up truck. Only 33 of these beauties were made, and despite the Dodge Ram 150 base design, bed-mount light bar and driving lights, and slick pre-runner front and rear bumpers, for some reason Dodge plopped in a whimpy 318-cid V8 with only 170 hp. Despite the fact, this truck continues to be a collector’s item among pick up truck buffs.
The pickup truck is synonymous with America. It’s tough. It works hard. And it has no problem getting dirty to get the job done. This is likely why the pickup truck continues to be among the best selling vehicle in North America. Regardless of if you’re part of team Dodge, Ford, or Chevy, you know that owning a truck offers a truly unique driving experience compared to any sedan, small compact, or even an SUV.
Here are our top reasons to super-size your driving experience to a pickup truck:
If it’s room you desire, ignore any desires to buy a sleek, compact car and turn to a pickup instead. Seriously, a recent Chevy Silverado offers ample legroom and cargo space for a comfortable daily commute or road trip because who wants a leg cramp to start the work day. Passengers can literally stretch their legs out in a roomy four full pickup truck with ample room for tools and everything you need.
Perhaps power and hauling capabilities are your biggest concern when thinking about pickup truck ownership. However, believe it or not safety is a huge benefit of pickup truck ownership. positive! Think about the safety features built in to most full-size trucks—you get a caged cab, vehicle stability, safety seatbelt systems, side impact protection, and even trailer sway control already built into your vehicle.
Sure, if you own a pickup truck you kind of open yourself up to helping every single person you know move house. However, when it comes to hauling your own stuff, you can’t go wrong with a pickup truck. Take a truck like the Chevy Silverado for example, you can suddenly haul up to 12,000 pounds no problem thanks to the impressive torque and horsepower. Suddenly your vehicle can easily transition from work truck to off road camping vehicle of your dreams.
If it’s a boost you want, a pickup is your best bet when it comes to the best visibility on the road. The height of a standard pickup truck cabin permits a view over most other vehicles on the highway. Is that a traffic jam 6 blocks ahead? Luckily, you’ll be able to see it and take a quick detour if you drive a pickup. Not to mention, the cab of a pick up offers the driver and all passengers all-round visibility, front, back and side thanks to huge rear and side-view mirrors.
Leading us into the next reason why trucks are such great vehicles.
Putting aside all jokes about overcompensating, there is little doubt that many individuals choose to drive a pickup for the sheer power it offers. While Ford, Chevy, and GM differ as far as horses under the hood, most current trucks offer between 350- to 440-horsepower (hp) if you consider a Ford F-250 or a Dodge Ram.
Pickup trucks represent the American dream. And while car buyers have vered from SUV to sports coupe over the past few years, pickup truck buffs tend to harken to the past when it comes to sticking with their love of the classic pickup truck. Many of the following classic trucks in good condition sell for a pretty steep price among collectors.
Here are four of the most coveted collectible pickup trucks:
Considered neither a car nor a truck, the Bronco was unique as far a broaching the needs of both a car and a truck driver, which explains it’s motto “the best of both worlds”. This cube shaped truck debuted for 1966 in rudimentary form for a mere $2400 (base model). However, it was the impressively wide (at 92-inches) wheelbase that offered serious off roading, smooth highway driving, and extreme towing capabilities in a single vehicle. Touted literally as a sports car with 4-wheel drive, the Bronco was mounted on coil springs and outfitted with a V8 engine that could literally take drivers from camping to off roading while offering the style and comfort of a family wagon. Today, this year range of Ford Bronco retails for $25k plus.
Behold the inaugural Ford F-series pickup. Think of it as the crown of America’s trucking obsession. Considering this Ford series has ranked in the best-selling for decades, many pickup truck owners are still firmly planted in the Ford camp thanks to this very vehicle. If you’re lucky enough to find a 1948 Ford F1 for sale, you can expect to pay upwards of $30K depending on condition and customizations.
Looking at this truck, there’s little wonder that it was originally designed in the early 1940’s for military purposes. However, the Dodge Power Wagon caught on in the mainstream market due to its ability to travel virtually anywhere. The impressive 4×4 capabilities of this truck was so good that it there were no revisions until it was discontinued in 1968. If you spot one, expect to pay $45k or more!
It was called the “Super” for good reason. This high-option, everyday use pickup truck boosted unique interior design with a/c, tach dash, power brakes and steering, headliners, and tilt columns. Plus, the exterior could be costoumize with special paint and trim. Find one and expect to pay up to $30k for a model in good condition with lots of options.
