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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City has been delisted from the Google Play Store, seemingly without any notice. Rockstar has delisted this game and the other PS2-era games in the series before on PC and that was done in the lead-up to Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, but it sparked a lot of backlash. Many were concerned that those who wanted to revisit the classic, untouched versions that made them fall in love with those games would be unable to or have immense difficulty in getting their hands on them....

It’s been over a month since Black Adam arrived in theaters, bringing some delightful and long-awaited elements of DC lore onto the big screen. One of the most highly-anticipated components of the film was the theatrical introduction of the Justice Society, the first superhero ensemble in the pages of mainstream comics. The Justice Society are a concept that fans have wanted to see realized in live-action for a while — and if comics are any indication, there are a number of additional team members who could join them in a hypothetical sequel or spinoff....

My Hero Academia is getting ready to come back this Fall with Season 6 of the series, and the anime has revealed when fans will be able to see the new episodes with a special new poster! The Fall 2022 anime schedule will be one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory thanks to just how many major franchises will be airing over the last few months of the year, and one of the major anchors will be My Hero Academia coming back for its sixth season....

Pam & Tommy was released earlier this year and followed Tommy Lee’s whirlwind romance with Pamela Anderson. The titular roles were played by Lily James (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) and Sebastian Stan (The Falcon and the Winter Solider) with big names such as Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman, and Taylor Schilling on the cast list. The limited series was recently nominated for ten Emmy awards, including Outstanding Limited Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series (Sebastian Stan), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series (Lily James), and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series (Seth Rogen)....

South Carolinians love to celebrate Independence Day. There’s nothing like the present to list fireworks displays for the upcoming Fourth of July festivities. If you’re wondering “where are the closest fireworks near me?” then we have you covered. In 2015, and again in 2016, we published a list of the best places to see fireworks in South Carolina. Well we’re at it again, only for 2017 we’ve put together the most comprehensive list of all the July 4th fireworks displays that we could find in the Palmetto State – from big cities to small towns....

The Parasitic Jellyfish that Doesn’t Need Oxygen By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: February 27, 2020 Just this week, scientists have identified a living animal that does not use oxygen to live and reproduce. This parasite, which looks like small white blobs of bacteria or fungi is jokingly referred to as “tapioca disease” for the appearance it creates in the meat of affected fish. Parasitic Jellyfish seen as white blobs in salmon flesh....

When the apocalypse hits, Arkansas will be in pretty good shape. Not only do Arkansans tend to be rugged and self-sufficient, Arkansas has the mother lode of natural resources. We’ve got good hunting, great fishing, tons of waterways, easily defensible terrain, and we grow tons of crops here. But which exact locations in Arkansas are best? In no particular order, here are 12 towns you should head for in our very prepared state:...

Whether it’s an actual Main Street or one of the town’s major thoroughfares, Arkansas has a lot of charming downtown areas. Many of these locations have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places and have undergone a number of improvements over the past few years. New stores, boutiques and restaurants are on the horizon for a lot of these wonderful business districts and main streets across the Natural State....

Vasoconstriction By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: July 18, 2020 Vasoconstriction is the narrowing or even closing of the lumen of a vein, artery, or arteriole as a result of smooth muscle cell constriction in the blood vessel wall. By reducing the diameter of a blood vessel, circulating blood must move through a smaller area under higher pressures. Vasoconstriction is regulated by the autonomic nervous system. What is Vasoconstriction? Vasoconstriction is the regulation of blood vessel diameter in the arteries, arterioles, and veins....

Netflix is crediting one set of strange ads for helping Wednesday become a hit. The Head of Scripted Series for the streaming giant, Peter Friedlander, spoke to Vulture about the whirlwind hit. In his estimation, a cheeky bit of marketing around TSA bins really cut through with some of the audience. In fact, if you were traveling in the United States during the holiday season, you might have seen the imagery in the airport while you were battling to get on a plane or buying an overpriced sandwich....

What is Solar Irradiance By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 6, 2018 Solar Irradiation Basics Solar irradiation is the amount of electromagnetic radiation received from the sun per unit area (usually square meters). In other words, it’s the amount of the sun’s power detected by a measuring instrument. When these data are integrated over time, the information is called solar irradiation, insolation, or solar exposure. The amount of solar irradiance varies depending on how far the object is from the sun, the angle of the sun, and the solar cycle—the change in the sun’s appearance and activity every 11 years....

Sometimes it’s not the destinations that make us feel inspired to take a road trip somewhere, but instead it’s the places we’ll be staying that drive us to choose where we’ll be headed off to next. There may be plenty of incredible places to stay around New York but for today we’re focusing on the Upstate area and nearby regions that are home to some of the most unforgettable inns. If you’re perhaps looking to take a weekend getaway to somewhere new before the harsh winter comes to settle in, then one of these 10 places to stay should surely be on your bucket list....

Unlike some of the other states in our country, New York’s warm weather never quite stays long enough for us to enjoy the luxury of having outdoor dining available all year long. Giving us an even greater appreciation for them, some of our favorite seasonal restaurants are finally beginning to open their doors once again and we couldn’t be happier. Spectacular places to unwind, these spots in the Empire State have patios that are absolutely magical....

Biotic Factors By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 4, 2019 Biotic Factors Definition Biotic factors are the living parts of an ecosystem. Because of the way ecosystems work – as complex systems of competition and cooperation, where the action of every life form can effect all the others – any living thing within an ecosystem can be considered a biotic factor. Biotic factors such as soil bacteria, plant life, top predators, and polluters can all profoundly shape which organisms can live in an ecosystems and what survival strategies they use....

Marvel Studios has begun to use a plethora of their mutant characters, with the first one being Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart). The studio also revealed that the live-action version of Ms. Marvel is actually a mutant instead of an Inhuman like in the source material. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will also reveal another mutant with the introduction of Namor as what looks like the films antagonist. So, it’s safe to say that the mutants are back in full force....

Digimon Adventure will be returning with a new feature film focusing on the original crew from Digimon Adventure 02, and it is promising to feature the very first DigiDestined to ever team up with a Digimon partner! As part of the celebration for the 20th Anniversary for the franchise, Digimon fans saw the eight original chosen children return for not only a huge new TV reboot series, but with a new feature film that put a cap on the older versions’ story that continued through Digimon Adventure 02, tri, and Last Evolution Kizuna....

Whether it’s a nostalgic Orange Creamsicle or piled-high sundae, Americans love ice cream – and fantastic parlors and stands across Idaho are creating brilliant flavors with ultra-creamy textures and even sweeter handmade cones to entice us. Of course, when it comes to this classic all-American treat, it’s hard to pick a favorite – how about a scoop of everything? Here are the best of the best. In no particular order:...

Jason David Frank, legendary star in the long-running Power Rangers and more action franchises, has died at the age of 49. While in the latter half of his career Frank had been more focused on original efforts such as the Legend of the White Dragon project, many who became familiar with the star most likely recognize more of his work as Tommy Oliver in the massive Power Rangers franchise. Jason David Frank made his first appearance with Power Rangers during the famous “Green With Evil” saga during Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in 1993....

We’re only a few days into the new year, but it looks like Marvel has already put itself in the running for the best variant cover of 2023. On Tuesday, Marvel’s Ryan Penagos shared the first official look at a variant cover for It’s Jeff #1, the print version of the beloved Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comic starring Jeff the Landshark. The collection, which will be publishing in the month of March, will be accompanied by a variant cover by the artist Doaly....

Disney Parks has revealed the next “phase” of its Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure – a new ride focusing on the Marvel Multiverse. The still-unnamed ride will see riders assist in a grand multiversal battle against King Thanos and will feature multiple iterations and versions of Marvel heroes. A promotional image, shown below, showed off a mix of iconic Avengers, characters from recent or upcoming Disney+ shows, and some variant characters, all doing battle against King Thanos, who is making his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe....