![]() A tornado was observed in Murrumbidgee District near Gundagai, causing extensive damage to forest area. Part of a larger storm cell which caused extensive flooding. Tornado observed west of Sydney that caused damage to churches and schools in Parramatta, destroying homes and uprooting trees. Following a trail of over 60 miles from the heads of Port Phillip to Geelong and as far north as Mount Macedon, it caused much damage and uprooting of trees. īelieved to be the first tornado observed by the colonists of Port Phillip (and in Australia in general). The earliest tornado record in the Bureau of Meteorology archives, it destroyed crops and trees in the early settlement. Spotted about 12 km outside Standerton on the R23 Volksrust Road Īt least 300 people were displaced and 50 others injured ĭamaged roof of Phumulani Mall and a nearby hospital, causing injuries. Several houses was destroyed in Bethlehem and Kestell areas Ī lot of damage to waterfront property. Minimal damage due touching down in open fields. Cars thrown and cinder brick homes flattened. ġ fatality, 66 injuriesį3 according to Weather Service. Cars rolled some distance and shipping containers hurled through the air over 200m. Estimated F1 į0 (South African Weather Bureah classified it as a "mini tornado"). Rural huts destroyed on a farm 15 km east of the town. Several homes damaged, roof a high school completely removed. ![]() 1,700 families were made homeless by the tornado. Some buildings completely flattened Ī tornado swept through areas near the town of Yumbi. ![]() Mpumalanga, South Africa tornado outbreak ġ00+ km path narrowly missed Johannesburg į1 according to Weather Service. The pharmacy was also damaged, but Mandela was not injured.3 days later Mandela declared Umtata in a state of emergency at Bridge Street taxi rank outside the shop that suffered 11 fatalities. Nelson Mandela, previous president of South Africa was in a pharmacy when the tornado hit, and was protected by his bodyguards while lying on the floor. Large amounts of damage was caused including damage to the hospital. Several houses and three airplane hangars were damaged or destroyed. Proved to be the most devastating tornado (in monetary terms) in South Africa's history. į4 Multi-vortex tornado raced through the suburbs of Welkom with a 240 km long severe storm front and a width of up to 1.7 km. į3 that tracked a 100 km path over mostly open farmland, killing two children and damaging power lines. į3 rated tornado which tracked a 175 km long path, mainly through farmland. The tornado "threw cattle high into the air". Ĭars were lifted 100 feet into the air by the tornado. This tornado made a track of 64 km and had touched down 15 times. These are some notable tornadoes, tornado outbreaks, and tornado outbreak sequences that have occurred in the Southern Hemisphere including Oceania, and, for the purposes of this list, all of South America and Africa.ħ00 homes wrecked, damages estimated at R150 million. Parent article: List of tornadoes and tornado outbreaks
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![]() ![]() So, I suppose that is the film’s real achievement. It’s a great exemplar of what is possible in anime, and I absolutely understand why fans of Vampire Hunter D exist. There’s plenty of action, and there are creatures here that aren’t going to appear in anything else. The story is pretty good, and has some very interesting twists that run through it. In fact, one of the reasons I tend to like Miyazaki’s films more than I do other anime films is that Miyazaki, aside from being charming, has worlds that are more fully explained in some way.īut here’s the thing: The characters are cool. I want to find this world interesting and worth exploring, but the conventions of anime seem to work against me in this respect. It does make me want to track down the first Vampire Hunter D movie from 1985 if only to see if some of these story elements are more fully explained. And, as I said above, outside of the exposition that doesn’t seem to be here at all, like an explanation of the world and the characters (I discovered the year this is supposed to take place in by looking at the Wikipedia article about the Vampire Hunter D novels), the story itself is very straightforward. We get a series of strange supernatural creatures for our characters to fight. There are lots of fight sequences rife with projectile weapons, lots of death, and plenty of gooey slaughter. There’s a lot of action here that, in generally, is clearly shown. Once you get past the story, anime tends to trade on a couple of things, both of which Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust does very well. Specifically, D is going to spend a good deal of time dealing with Leila (Pamela Adlon), a woman who lost her parents to vampires and pursues them out of a need for vengeance. D and the Marcus group will have a few run-ins as well. Both D and the Marcus brothers pursue the fleeing couple, finding along the way that Charlotte was less kidnapped and more abandoned her family because she actually loves Meier Link. Other than that, though, the story is actually pretty straightforward and easy to follow. All it would take is a line or two that explains what the hell the face that appears in D’s hand actually is to explain that to me, but that never happens. ![]() For instance, D has some sort of supernatural parasite (apparently called Left Hand and voiced here by Mike McShane) that sometimes manifests as a face in the middle of D’s, well, left hand. There’s a little bit of that in Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. I’m just supposed to understand that the world works in a particular way without that world being made understandable, like someone forgot to include all of the exposition. There often seems to be a lot of assumptions made about the world in which the story takes place that aren’t explained. One of the problems I frequently have with anime titles is that I feel like I don’t have the cultural background to truly understand what is going on. D sets off to track down Meier and Charlotte, knowing that the Marcus Brothers have a head start on him. Her family naturally wants her alive, but it she’s been turned, they’d prefer her returned dead rather than undead. A gang called the Marcus Brothers, who have a large assault vehicle and each have their own specialties have been hired to bring Charlotte back as well. He’s told that he is not the only hunter on the case. ![]() Charlotte (Wendee Lee) has been kidnapped by a vampire named Meier Link (John Rafter Lee), and D has been hired to retrieve her. So, naturally, that’s going to be the case here. Our title character (again, think Blade) is a vampire hunter who wants to wipe out the remaining vampires, and does so as a mercenary, hired by people who have dealings with the bloodsuckers. These hybrids have many of the traits of their vampire sire, including a weakness for sunlight (although not a complete weakness to it) and effective immortality. There was a time in the past when vampires were much more common, and the child of a human mother and vampire father, the dunpeal/dhampir D (voiced by Andrew Philpot) of the title were a lot more common. The story takes place thousands of years in the future (roughly 12,090 CE) after some sort of cataclysm has great changed the planet. What this means is that every time someone calls our title character a “dunpeal,” the actual word being referenced is “dhampir,” an Albanian word for a half-human, half-vampire. The truth is that Japanese doesn’t have an English r or l it has a sound that is essentially the dead middle between them. There’s a stereotype that Japanese and Mandarin speakers can’t get r’s and l’s correct. Before I get into the details of Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (called by the closest equivalent to that possible in Japanese: Banpaia Hanta Di: Buraddorasuto), I need to talk a little bit about the Japanese language. The 2016 festival was headlined by The Waterboys, 10cc, and Bill Bailey. The return of the Children's Literature Festival in partnership with Waterstones saw renowned children's authors deliver inspiring readings for kids including Christopher Edge and Philip Ardagh.Īs in previous years, the festival hosted Workshops, the Artist and Makers area and the Healing Gardens. All ages were welcomed to take part in a well-curated workshops including circus skills, comedy for kids, dance classes, craft making and much more. Kids and adults alike took part in a plethora of activities down on The Green, which hosted the festival's most comprehensive family programme to date. Further musical highlights included reggae heroes Aswad bringing the sun out, lessons in politics from Beans On Toast and of course the uplifting anthems of Billy Bragg.Īs well as the live music, those looking to carry on the party into the early hours were left in fits of laughter at the Comedy stage and took full advantage of Wychwood Festival's famous silent disco. The 2017 festival was headlined by Buzzcocks, OMD, and The Levellers. The craft and making workshops were full of people getting in touch with their creative side, doing things like lantern making, screen printing and learning skills using Raspberry Pi and music technology.Īs ever, the festival hosted a range of professional Artists and Makers and the area for festival goers in need of refreshment and relaxation: our Healing Gardens. ![]() This year's authors and illustrators included Tony de Saulles, Tamsyn Murray, Smriti Prasadam-Halls, Steven Butler and Steven Lenton. ![]() Plus there was storytelling and street theatre to watch every day and favourite authors to meet and listen to in the Storybox tent. Kids got to do Silly Sports Day, Circus School, singing and yoga. Wychwooders enjoyed dancing of all kinds, capoeira and music sessions including drum circles, body percussion and guitar for all. Festival goers continued into the night at the silent disco and with comedy in the Hobgoblin Tent which kicked off at 10pm.Īs in previous years, there were a multitude of new things to try down in the workshops area. In fact, we had 5 music stages for everyone from the very famous to those just starting out. Other musical highlights included Field Music, The Real Thing and Jah Wobble with The Invaders of the Heart. The Correspondents brought their incredible energy to Sunday, followed by Hollie Cook's mellow vibe and one of Saturday's delights was the Scottish band Skerryvore. ![]() Wychwood 2018 boasted The Beat featuring Ranking Roger, Baxter Dury, The Go! Team, The Gipsy Kings, Feeder and Shed Seven. Players Bench - will need to be estimated based on design In-Ice Logo - will need to be estimated based on design Score Board - will need to be estimated based on design Production not included.ĭasher Board (32" x 96") Full Color - $395.00 Its so fun, there are songs written about it, and now your sponsorship can be wrapped on the entire machine. These premium sponsorships are 20' x 30" and are the largest available spots. Truly become part of the action! Production not included. Production not included.Įvery time the fans and players check the score they will see your sponsorship. This 48" x 96" sponsorship is placed directly across from the thousands of fans that visit the Rogers Activity Center. This 32" x 96" sponsorship is placed right in front of all the action on the ice. Sponsorship Packages are two year agreements The Activity Center hosts many summer camps and leagues, meetings, and community events. Roger Youth Hockey Games, Tournaments, and PracticesĢ2 High School games, 140+ Youth Hockey games, 2+ tournaments, hours of public skating for the entire community, and open hockey for a variety of ages and abilities. ![]() ![]() A portion of your cost goes back to help support the ice arena.Ĭommunity Events that take place at the Rogers Activity Center The Rogers Activity Center provides a positive family environment for sponsors to reach a consumer audience that enjoys traveling, dining and playing together.Ĭaptive Audience: "out of home advertising" opportunity, the average user will spend up to two hours per visit in the presence of your sponsorship and will have multiple impressions.Ĭommunity: by being a sponsor you are showing dedication to keeping your dollars local while helping serve the greater good. They are devoted to their families and to their children's on-ice activities and goals. Loyalty: The user groups that skate here are loyal to the businesses that support them. PurseĪlso Read: Emotional Baggage Locations in Cassie’s Collection The Duffle Bag Follow that passage till the end, and you’ll stumble upon the Purse sobbing in front of a dumpster. Go forward a bit and you should see another passage originating on your right. There’s not much to do in this location, except for getting a couple of collectibles. To acquire the Purse, go back to the Morgue, and this time go into the Records door. Here, right underneath the last thought bubble, you’ll find the Purse tag. This will eventually take you to the top side of the vent you just entered through. Grapple onto it using Mental Connection, and follow the thought bubble chain. You should be able to spot a thought bubble. Instead of going ahead, however, you should jump onto the first broken shard platform and then look behind, towards the left. Proceed through the entrance passage until it opens up to the Maternity Ward itself. Looking to get every collectible in the game? Don’t miss out on the Emotional Baggage in PSI King’s Sensorium! The PurseĪs you continue, you’ll eventually go into the Maternity Ward section from the Morgue. ![]() At the right-most table of the lot, you’ll find the Suitcase, looking absolutely dejected. Look towards the left where you’ll see some tables. Go through the long plain tunnel until you come into a bar lounge that definitely does not seem to be interested in heart care. From the Morgue (the place with the rolling grey cube with doors on each face), take a dip into the Cardiology section. You will come across the Suitcase Emotional Baggage itself a little later on in Hollis’ Hot Streak during Raz’s mission to find three Gazillion Dollar coins and gain entrance into the High Roller’s Lounge. You’ll find the Suitcase tag here, in between some vents. Once there, make your way to the far-left corner of the roof. To reach the tag, you need to get to the roof of the building by either grappling onto the thought bubbles or by using the ambulance roof to jump up. You’ll recognize this place from Hollis’ Classroom, back when it was just a humdrum hospital parking lot. It can be found in the parking lot of the hospital-turned-casino after Raz is kicked out of the ambulance. The Suitcase tag will be the first collectible you can secure on the level. In the Maternity Ward Back Room, visible towards the left end of the path of three poker chipsīehind the Roulette wheel in the Maternity Ward, on top of a stack of dice, accessible with the Dark Thoughts upgrade In the Records room, at the end of a passage on the right, sobbing in front of a dumpster On the top side of the vent in the Maternity Ward, underneath the last thought bubble of a chain In the bar lounge of the Cardiology section, at the right-most table On the roof of the hospital-turned-casino, in the far-left corner, between some vents Here are all the locations of Emotional Baggaes in Hollis’ Hot Steak: Collectible Emotional Baggage Locations in Hollis’ Hot StreakĮmotional Baggage Locations in Hollis’ Hot Streak.Go from that side, cross the fans, and on the right side, you will find the memory vault. The second memory vault will be locked in the eye shrine area, just when you reach the second prism, look behind you and you will find platforms with 2 rotating fans. Once you get the projection ability head over to the concession area and go straight to find the locked memory vault. You can access these rooms by using the projection ability where Raz makes a paper-thin projection like himself to pass through small areas. Once you complete that quest you will have the projection ability that you need to enter into a small and cramped space.ĭuring you gameplay, till now you might have come across a various door that has a small mail like opening through which you can’t go through but there are various collectibles to collect. You will get the projection ability while repairing ford cruller shattered mind. The only way to get these memory vaults is by replaying the stage using a brain tumbler in Sasha’s lab when you get the Projection ability. Psychonauts 2 How To Get Psy-King Memory Vault ![]() Below you will find solutions to how to obtain these memory vaults to complete the brain 100%. The memory vault in the Psi-King sensorium is locked inside a cage and will be unable to get to them. While most of the memory vaults are in the open and not so hard to find and collect. You can check all these memories to know more about the character. Once you reach a memory vault you can normally attack them and unlock the memories locked inside. Some minds actually suppress memories by locking them and that is a project through the memory vault in this game. ![]() Memory vaults are small safe that may look like a 4 legged animal that tries to run from you whenever you go near them. Psychonauts 2 is a story-driven psychological adventure game developed by Double Fine. ![]() If the police fail to read you the Miranda warning as required by law, you have the right to challenge the violation in court. You Have the Right to Challenge a Miranda Violation If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.” 4. Here, the standard warning reads: “You have the right to an attorney. The second fundamental right covered by the Miranda warning is the right to legal counsel, which is provided by the Sixth Amendment. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” 3. In relevant part, the standard Miranda warning reads: “You have the right to remain silent. The first of these is the right to remain silent, as provided by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. ![]() The Miranda warning must recite two fundamental rights. If the police do not notify you of your legal rights as required, their failure to do so may entitle you to legal protections in your criminal case. The basic concept of the Miranda warning is that criminal suspects have the right to be informed of their legal rights. You Have the Right to Be Informed of Your Rights With that said, here is an overview of some of the vital information you need to know: 5 Key Aspects of the Miranda Warning in Pennsylvania 1. ![]() To be clear, this is an extraordinarily complex topic, and understanding how your Miranda rights’ impact your case (if at all) requires the advice of an experienced Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney. But, if you are facing criminal charges in Pennsylvania, your Miranda rights could have a direct impact on the outcome of your case, so it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the necessary legal concepts the Miranda warning entails. ”), few have a clear understanding of what it means. While most people are familiar with the Miranda warning (“You have the right to remain silent. ![]() ![]() And if you use it …buy it with a decent right price, stripped down by the investment on crap protection. About Avid releases…I’m happy to see Avid done in somewhere, after 6 years of silent crazy commercial political crap, I would like to see Steinberg too, these software must be free from all this fucking bloated protections, serial protection should be the game change. In all my life sit in a studio the most important thing is the creativity is the gasoline for your engine…there is another site to comment a daw choice. yuck) Lol, daw is a personal choice, is like a preference for audi,bmw,mercedes (better to put em in alphabetical order) they will bring you whenever to your destination. It runs rings around the latest fashions like S1 and LUNA on many many tasks, even bouncing/freezing/commit are multiple times FASTER and less crashy, even on 5 year old 12.5 HD! HEAT is also unbeaten still in how/what it does vs the sub-part console shaper/mix FX in S1 and the crappy harrison mix bus (nightmare as a DAW) or even Luna's built in stuff (ok this isn't bad but it's tied to UAD's shizzle. These plug-ins are somewhat outdated but Pro Tools HD/Ultimate is certainly NOT. Of course there's much better plugs out there now from softube, PA etc that I use in PT all the time. Any other opinion just reflects sadly on the commenter not on Pro Tools (I think the Tchad Blake's, Schepps and all the other pro mixers and producers of this world know more about this than you!) That said, specifically about THESE plug-ins, well we had most of these since Audio Utopia's release and not many of them are any good so no, we don't use them really but it's nice to have the full pack update. go elswhere, but for real musicians using/recording voice and instruments and actually MIXING. if you're a midi guy who makes shitty EDM, sure. S1 has had some awful bugs that would literally lose recordings or crash everytime you bounced. PT may have been slower to adopt SOME things like folders and freezing but when they did it, they did it in the best way possible, fastest and most reliable. It's as fast if not faster than all those clever drag/drop short cuts in S1 for example, but by using even faster key modifiers, and bypassing, do to all, do to selected, the way the timeline cursors work, the solidity of takes (you'll never get any dropouts/crackles in a PT take as it'll stop and warn you - vs the hundreds of ruined takes in the past in Nuendo, Cubase, S1 and others many suffered). Most people who put PT down have either never used it or have an axe to grind with Avid. Also, get back to me when you find any other DAW that you can hook up a (once) 25k world class controller too like the 24 fader ICON D-Command, which you can now pick up for less than £2k, vs all those other 'big mouse' useless 8 fader bank controllers for everything else. you know what they are, all toys or nerd projects. You can cry all you like about your pretty toy DAWs being better because they have 10000 features (gimmicks) but the fact is they ALL suck in certain areas - cubase = bloated, logic = terrible to mix/edit with, studio one = garish/convoluted (multipane to see inserts instead of PT's one big overview screen which is hand's down the best and clearest way to mix), I can't even bring myself to mention the rest or take them seriously. Nothing works as well for recording/editing/mixing. I've used them all and gone back to PT HD (ultimate). Quote by DashSlapActually Pro Tools is the BEST DAW for what a DAW is meant to do. ![]() Timing chains were reported to fail in the V6 engines from 2010-2012 but not for models made during 2013-2017.Ĭhevy’s third generation of the Equinox began with 2017 vehicles, but many customers and critics prefer the 2018 model. To avoid this issue, get an Equinox from the 2010-2017 generation with a V6 engine. While it might not be at the top of everyone’s list, wiper failure was actually investigated by the NHTSA for all model years during this period, so if you’re looking to buy an Equinox, it’s best to steer clear of ones from this time period. Keep in mind that it is one of the most expensive repairs there is. In particular, complaints about the 2.4L engine make this a period to avoid for Equinox worst case scenario, you could end up with a blown engine. E85 and non-E85 engines used too much oil, resulting in a lack of lubrication. The biggest problem that vehicles from this generation had was the overconsumption of oil in multiple models. The models from the first two years equipped with V6 engines in this stretch are notorious for needing frequent trips to the repair shop due to having defective mechanical parts. In particular, the ones with a 2.4L engine have decreased fuel efficiency compared to other brands and a higher engine replacement cost. Chevy Equinox Years to Avoid: 2010-2017 Year ModelsĮquinox models from 2010-2017 are best to avoid because of their high gas consumption, lack of modern features, and faulty safety features. On the other hand, be prepared to put in some work or find one with low mileage. The 2008 model was a great year for the Equinox, as it received several upgrades that are essential to the car. The most common problem for the last two years was engine overheating – costing consumers an average of $700 to fix. Although these had some issues, they were more reliable than the prior three years of the first gen. If you are set on going with the first generation and prefer that model, your focus should be on 20. ![]() Thus, as a whole, avoiding the first few years of production for safety and consumer satisfaction issues is generally advised. However, this appears to only be an issue with the 2007 model year and not with any other years in its family history. For example, the 2007 model had a brief recall for faulty passenger airbag sensors. ![]() Not only are this is a safety liability, but they aren’t very passenger-friendly either.Īlthough it’s impossible to have a completely flawless car, some models have more recalls than others. This means that the Chevy Equinox 2005-2007 years models will probably not keep you warm, and on top of that, they could have issues with the windshield defrosting. There were also several complaints about a malfunctioning heater. Buying a car is an important decision, so you should look elsewhere if you’re hoping to find a family car from these years. Although the back passenger seats did okay, the front ones didn’t perform as well. They didn’t do well in crash tests for side and head restraints & seat categories and received below-average to mediocre ratings. The 2005-2007 Equinox model years had many issues. Chevy Equinox Years to Avoid: 2005-2007 Year Models Let’s start from the beginning of production because there were usually a lot of issues in those years. However, the Equinox joined one of the most contested markets: a small crossover SUV. Keep in mind that it’s normal for every car to have advantages and disadvantages. The Chevy Equinox was created in 2005 as a replacement for the Blazer and Tracker SUVs. Let’s discover which model years to avoid and reveal some common issues. But, like any car, the Chevy Equinox has had some bad years when it comes to reliability. The Chevy Equinox is a reliable car and has been a good option for drivers looking for an affordable, family-friendly vehicle for over 15 years. Also, try to avoid Chevy Equinox 2010-2017 years models because of poor fuel efficiency, poor LATCH reviews, and multiple safety recalls. When it comes to the Chevy Equinox years to avoid, models from 2005 to 2007 stand out with issues like passenger air malfunction, poor safety ratings, and interior heater failure. However, before you decide to purchase an Equinox, it’s important to research which years have the most problems so that you don’t end up with a lemon. As one of the bestselling SUVs, you can find a Chevy Equinox for sale in almost every auto dealership. Deciding on a car is no small feat, especially when looking at a popular model like the Chevy Equinox. If at least one qualifying purchase or trade is made every 12 months, the expiration date of the accumulated points is extended for 12 months from the date of the qualifying purchase. "Active" is defined as making at least one purchase or trade in every 12-month period. "For Pro Members, PowerUp Rewards points are valid for one year from date of posting to the Member's Account provided the Member remains active in the Program. 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Although the restaurant was renowned for local mutton dishes, like the fiery junglee maas, Pandya bemoaned the absence of his favorite food from the region: Rajasthani khargosh (Rajasthani rabbit). Near the end of our day in Jaipur, we sat down to a long meal at Spice Court, an airy colonial-themed eatery with white walls adorned with polo mallets. The best shop we found, Khunteta Namkeen, cooked over white-hot stones, which, Pandya explained, distribute heat more evenly than coals and gas heat-a sign of careful preparation. On narrow lanes, we sidestepped the occasional passing scooter or Brahman bull as we prebreakfasted on dal kachori chaat and, a block or so later, balushahi-small wheat-flour donuts deep-fried in ghee and drizzled with sugar syrup. ![]() But while their taxis turned toward the Hawa Mahal palace, with its 953 latticed windows, we headed to a quiet quarter within Jaipur's Old City. When eating Pandya's renditions of bhetki paturi and khichuri at Masalawala & Sons, dishes I'd only eaten with my late father's family in Kolkata, my eyes began to water, and not just because of the potent green chiles.ĭeparting for a day trip to Jaipur, our dawn flight was filled with tourists looking to complete the Golden Triangle after visiting Delhi and Agra. Diners emerge from their meals at Adda and Dhamaka visibly moved Pandya and Mazumdar tell me they've been thanked by guests in tears. Although some members of the Desi community, as we South Asians call ourselves, were dubious that Unapologetic Foods' humble dishes were worthy of a proper restaurant-no less one where it's impossible to get reservations-Pandya's exquisitely rendered homestyle cooking proved to be the cause of and cure for homesickness. Along the way, Pandya, Mazumdar, and Unapologetic Foods have amassed acclaim, including a Michelin star for Semma and a James Beard Award for best chef in New York for Pandya. They also introduced New York to Indian fried chicken at the street-food-inspired Rowdy Rooster in the East Village. They extended this approach with Semma in the West Village, chef Vijay Kumar's ode to his native Southern Indian cuisine, and Masalawala & Sons in Park Slope, Brooklyn, based on the Bengali family recipes of Mazumdar's father, which mirrored my own. They refused to modify the spicing or ingredi-ents (the title of The New Yorker's review: “ Learning to Love Goat Kidneys and Testicles at Dhamaka”) to make dishes more accessible or otherwise “apologize” for the food eaten by the world's most populous nation, which is why they named their restaurant group Unapologetic Foods. The duo's success has come from aggressively scrubbing away pretension and cooking the food they loved-and missed-first at Adda in Long Island City, Queens, then with Dhamaka, their restaurant on Manhattan's Lower East Side, which is devoted to the lesser-known flavors of the Indian Subcontinent. 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