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This Complete List Of Slayer  Albums And Songs presents the full discography of  Slayer studio albums. The band Slayer was first formed in 1981.  The group Slayer hails from the area of Huntington Park, California. This complete Slayer discography also includes every single live album. All these heavy duty Slayer albums have been presented below in chronological order. We have also included all original release dates with each Slayer album as well as all original album covers. Every Slayer album listed below showcases the entire album tracklisting. SLAYER STUDIO ALBUMS Show No Mercy Released 1983 Slayer’s debut album Show No The post Complete List Of Slayer Albums And Songs appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

The post Somebody to Lean On: Financial Help Resources for Cat (& Pet) Owners by Dr. Lauren Demos DVM (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. We all need somebody to lean on, croons the famous earworm by Bill Withers. And it’s true—at some point, or at many points in life—we all need somebody to lean on. If you turn on the TV or radio these days, common topics include the cost of living, which has now even been elevated by some news outlets to “The Cost of Living Crisis”. And it’s certainly undeniable that even the most basic of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs are becoming unattainable for many people, which makes achieving the upper strata such as happiness and self-actualization decidedly more difficult. Pets, and the veterinary profession, are no exception to these present-day concerns. As vets, this often leaves us embedded in the struggle as well. There are few things we vets like less than having to discuss the financial costs of veterinary care and treatment, especially when our patients’ owners can sometimes barely afford to pay rent or for a car repair that month…or worse. In vet school, we used to have scenarios discussing ethical dilemmas that we’d run across in practice, and in small groups, we’d try to come up with solutions. One that has always stuck with me is the dilemma of a retiree or pensioner who was himself eating cat food, because it was cheap and what he could afford. The ethical dilemma was then presented to us as students: if he brought a sick cat into the clinic who needed treatment he couldn’t afford, how would we handle this situation, to achieve the best outcome for all involved? It was a tricky question, on many levels. Sick Pet and Limited Resources: What Can You Do? In one of my earlier articles, I wrote about the benefits of health insurance for animals, and I still think it is a fantastic option—when it is an option. Sometimes, it simply isn’t: the cost may be too high for some pets, or simply not in the monthly household budget. In those cases, when a pet gets sick, what options do people have? A recent reader question for Catster led me down the road to find out, but they are not the first or last reader to ask that same question, so I thought it was time to write the answer from a veterinarian’s perspective, and to make a practical resource for pets and owners who love them to best start the process of answering the question: Where or how do you find help when you have a sick pet and limited financial resources? Finding Help for a Pet in Need As a vet, here’s the way I’d recommend approaching the question of what help and resources are available for a sick/injured pet. Start local. Do a web search to find out what public and private shelters and animal rescue groups are within the local area. It is becoming more common for many groups to have funding set aside for the treatment of sick or injured pets, with the aim of keeping them in the home with their owner. Previously, and less commonly these days, a group or shelter may require an owner to sign over ownership of their pet, and then treatment will occur, after which the pet will be rehomed. Even if a local group does not have funds themselves, they may know of other groups that do. Do a web search as well for breed-specific rescue groups, even though they may not be local. They may have other resources set aside specifically for these particular animals. Call local veterinary hospitals. They will often be well-placed to know what funding resources are available. Call multiple hospitals, as not all hospitals will have access to the same information. Individual clinics may also have their own benevolent-type funds, which may be available to certain pets in certain circumstances. National options may also be available, but they may take more time to obtain funding, and not be appropriate for urgent situations. In the US, the following are a few websites that list synopses of many such options, to help begin a search: National Resources: Face4Pets: Resources for Veterinary Expenses Humane Society: Are You Having Trouble Affording Your Pet? Animal Foundation: Financial Aid for Pets Red Rover: Get Help American Veterinary Medical Association: Financial Assistance for Vet Costs In no way are these all the websites, or options, that are available. They will vary country by country, certainly. Sometimes, being creative in your search, and finding a lesser-known option, may be in your benefit, as there will be less demand for the funds, and may make your attempts more likely to be successful! So get creative when searching, and ask friends and family to have a look, as well. Other Options for Pets in Need These are not always options for everyone, but can be worth considering, in some instances. Veterinary-specific credit cards: These can often be applied for in the clinic, and used at the same visit, for veterinary costs. Some come with a grace period, where if funds are paid back prior to the end of that period, no interest is added to the total amount paid. Payment plans: Some clinics offer payment plans, but this will vary depending on the practice. Crowdsourcing websites (e.g., GoFundMe, CoFundMyPet, etc.): I’ve seen people raise money for local community cats or friend’s cats in need. For instance, one client funded a cat’s major dental work, by posting on social media. Friends or family: Sometimes they might be able to lend a hand with the cost of care in a pinch. Local veterinary schools may run low-cost or no-cost spay/neuter clinics, or similar, for local animals. This allows training for the veterinary students, as well as helping to get animals needed medical care. Local veterinary clinic or vet school clinical studies: These generally require your pet to meet stringent conditions depending on the study topic. For instance, one study I was involved in required cats to have blood pressure and kidney values within a specific range, for entry in the study. However, once in the study, a pet received various different compensation methods, including free veterinary care, free labwork, and even compensation directly to owners. Each study will vary greatly on what is provided, so ask to get the specifics. Many clinics will use Facebook or other social media platforms to advertise these types of research opportunities. They can be hugely helpful, in the right circumstances! Ask the question on your own social media. Similar instances may have been encountered on local pet forums, or by friends and family. They may be able to alert you to other options. Seek support from forums of owners and pets with similar conditions. Don’t go through the struggle alone! Mental health can be hugely impacted when our pets struggle. You need to support your own well-being during tough times as much as your pets’, and talking about what you are going through with like-minded individuals can offer huge benefits. For instance, the feline FIP page on Facebook was hugely beneficial and supportive for many of my feline clients in the years prior to COVID-19, when we had far less access to coronavirus treatments, and as a vet, I learned a few things from the group, as well. It also gave owners who were struggling with grief and angst over their cat’s diagnosis a great outlet to share with others experiencing the same concerns. Having a cat (or dog) in need can feel overwhelming, at times. Hopefully, this guide gives you more information on the options that are potentially available to make medical care more accessible. Working with cats, I’ve learned a lot of the ins and outs of the veterinary profession, things that we often forget that pet owners don’t always know. I hope this inside guide provides better resources to enable those in need to get their pets the help they need. The post Somebody to Lean On: Financial Help Resources for Cat (& Pet) Owners by Dr. Lauren Demos DVM (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

Books cover reveal The Apocalypse Will Be Televised: Revealing Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman Join Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, as they try to survive the end of the world… By Reactor | Published on May 15, 2024 Comment 0 Share New Share We’re thrilled to share the cover and an excerpt from the new print edition of Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman—available on August 27, 2024 from Ace, an imprint of Penguin Random House. You know what’s worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Being stuck with her prize-winning show cat. And you know what’s worse than that? An alien invasion, the destruction of all man-made structures on Earth, and the systematic exploitation of all the survivors for a sadistic, intergalactic game show. That’s what.Join Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, as they try to survive the end of the world—or just get to the next level—in a video game-like, trap-filled fantasy dungeon. A dungeon that’s actually the set of a reality television show with countless viewers across the galaxy. Exploding goblins. Magical potions. Deadly, drug-dealing llamas. This ain’t your ordinary game show.Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the Dungeon. Survival is optional. Keeping the viewers entertained is not. Buy the Book Dungeon Crawler Carl Matt Dinniman A new print edition of the first Dungeon Crawler Carl book—now with exclusive bonus material Buy Book Dungeon Crawler Carl Matt Dinniman A new print edition of the first Dungeon Crawler Carl book—now with exclusive bonus material A new print edition of the first Dungeon Crawler Carl book—now with exclusive bonus material Buy this book from: AmazonBarnes and NobleIndieBoundTarget Design & Illustration by Will Staehle; Art Direction by Adam Auerbach Design & Illustration by Will Staehle; Art Direction by Adam Auerbach Design & Illustration by Will Staehle; Art Direction by Adam Auerbach Matt Dinniman is a writer, artist, and musician (well, he’s a bass player) from Gig Harbor, WA. He is the author of several books, including the bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series. An ornate staircase led down into the light. Each step appeared to be made of wrought iron, and the whole thing was wide enough to accommodate twenty people walking side by side. Glowing warmth radiated from the hole. I took a step, falling down a little farther than I anticipated. My footfalls echoed into the brightness. This was a city of almost a million people, and I was the only one here. Donut, who had stopped fighting, clutched onto my shoulder and started growling as we descended toward the bright light. Welcome, glorious warmth beckoned me deeper. My legs and feet, which I hadn’t been able to feel, were now starting to burn. I hadn’t been out in the cold long enough to sustain any real damage, but I was frostbitten to hell. The stairs seemed to go on forever. The iron steps were carved in an odd pattern depicting what could’ve been fish. Or maybe demons. The almost Asian‑looking carvings gave me an uneasy feeling. These stairs weren’t here just a few minutes ago. This whole thing is made of the buildings and cars and people of the world. Who did this? How did they do it? By the time I reached the bottom of the stairs, the temperature had risen to a humid, balmy 80 degrees Fahrenheit or so. The metal stairs ended at a marble floor and a hulking door that stood about thirty feet tall and was just as wide. The wooden arched door was carved in the shape of a massive fish demon, like the stairs. I looked up at the double doors. “What the hell is this thing?” I muttered. As I stared at the door, an information box popped up over the door. The box appeared so suddenly and unexpectedly that I stepped back. It was like I was in a game, or maybe wearing special contact lenses that popped up informational tooltips. It even had a little X in the corner to close it out. This is a rendition of a kua‑tin, the dominant species of the Borant system and principal owners of the Borant Corporation. Make sure you recognize these guys. There’ll be a test later. Was that last part supposed to be a joke? I focused on the X in the corner and mentally closed the box. Huh, I thought. I looked up at the carving again and I felt something, almost like a slight haptic tingling in my brain. The information box popped up again. I closed it. Weird. I could control the information with my mind. I could open information boxes on certain items by focusing on them. I could close the boxes by mentally clicking the X with my mind. That means they’re in your head. Maybe this isn’t really happening. Maybe you’re asleep, and this is all some sort of high-tech simulation. Like in the Matrix movies. The pain in my warming‑up legs and feet reminded me that simulation or not, it didn’t matter. Not when I could hurt. With my one free hand, I pushed at the door. It opened easily inward, revealing a long hallway lit by multiple torches. The hallway was just as wide and tall as the door, more like a tunnel for a double‑lane roadway than for someone to walk through. In the distance I could see several branches leading off the main hall. A blinking light appeared near the first branch. It seemed to be a sign of some sort, but I couldn’t read it from here. “Oww,” I cried as Donut chomped down on my hand. I dropped the cat, and she bounded forward into the hallway. She stopped about ten paces in, looking around with a confused, startled look on her face. I stepped toward the cat, and the doors slammed behind me. The light from the entrance room cut off and was replaced with a dusk‑like dimness. Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the First Floor. This was a new voice. It was male, sounding overly enthusiastic, almost like a game show host. It wasn’t the same person or speaker from the original announcement. The words appeared floating before me and were simultaneously spoken in my mind. Unlike the tooltip‑like box, I wasn’t able to close it out. This was more like subtitles. A timer appeared in the upper right of my vision. It was at 4 days, 23 hours, and 48 minutes and counting down. I, again, swiped at the characters. They didn’t go away. I closed my eyes, and the information disappeared. It was unsettling and it gave me a slightly queasy feeling to my stomach. Donut remained in her spot several paces in front of me, but the chunky cat was swiping at the air in front of herself. She sees it, too, I thought. Holy crap. Whatever this was, it was happening to the cat just like it was to me. “Donut,” I said, calling to the cat. “Stay with me.” The cat, being a cat, ignored me. But as I looked at her, I felt that same almost imperceptible tingle I felt when I’d looked at the door. I focused more tightly, and an information box popped up over the cat. Crawler #4,119. “Princess Donut.” Level 1.Race: Cat.Class: Not yet assigned. I took a step forward, painfully aware that I was wearing Crocs that didn’t fit. More text assaulted me. You have been designated Crawler Number 4,122. You have been assigned the Crawler Name “Carl.” You are assigned the race of Human. You are currently level 1. You may choose a new race and class as soon as you descend to the third floor. Your stat points have been assigned based on your current physical and mental profile. See the stat menu for more details. Menu? I wondered how to pull a menu up. But before I could even try to figure it out, I was bowled over by a wall of text. Congratulations! You’ve earned your first achievement: Crazy Cat Lady.You have entered the World Dungeon accompanied by a cat. Ahh, isn’t that sweet?Reward: You’ve received a Bronze Pet Box! New achievement! Trailblazing Crazy Cat Lady.You are the first crawler to have entered to the World Dungeon accompanied by a cat. You must really love that thing. Too bad you’re both probably going to die a horrible death at any moment. Or maybe not. Look at the prize you just received!Reward: You’ve received a Legendary Pet Box! New achievement! Early Adopter.You are one of the first 5,000 Crawlers to enter a new World Dungeon. Sucker.Reward: You’ve received a Silver Adventurer Box! New achievement! Empty Pockets.You didn’t bring any supplies. None. You know you still gotta eat, right?Reward: You’ve received a Bronze Adventurer Box! New achievement! Why Aren’t You Wearing Pants?You entered the dungeon wearing no pants. Dude. Seriously?Reward: You’ve received a Gold Apparel Box! New achievement! Unarmed Combat.So. You just gonna waltz right into something called a “World Dungeon” and you’re not even going to bring a weapon? You’re either braver than you look, or you’re just an idiot. Good luck with that, Van Damme.Reward: You’ve received a Bronze Weapon Box! New achievement! Loner.You entered the dungeon without any human companions. Didn’t anyone teach you there is safety in numbers?Reward: None! Haha. You are so dead. I stared at those last words as they faded away. You are so dead. Donut was, again, swiping at the air. “Menu,” I said out loud. Nothing happened. “Stats.” Nothing. How the hell was I supposed to look at my information? It said I’d “received” multiple . . . what? Loot boxes? That’s sure as hell what it sounded like. Which meant I had some sort of inventory. I remembered something from the initial announcement, something about finding a tutorial guild. I looked up at the neon sign about a hundred meters down the dark tunnel. Would that be it? I started to shuffle‑jog down the tunnel toward the blazing sign. I passed Donut, who sat upon the ground, licking her paw and rubbing it against her forehead. After a moment, the cat seemed to sigh and decide to follow. The neon sign read DA TUTORIAL GUILD with an arrow pointing down a thin, dark alleyway. I shuffled to a stop. The swish of my footfalls echoed in the large, empty tunnel. I peered into the darkness. It was pitch‑black in there. Behind me, Donut meowed with concern. I stepped into the alley. New achievement! Fall into an Obvious Trap.Reward: Well, if there’s a heaven, and if you haven’t been too much of an asshole, maybe they’ll let you in. Because you about to meet your Maker. Three lights flipped on, blinding me. I covered my eyes and took a step back. Something mechanical hissed, and what sounded like a steam engine roared to life. I heard laughter, high‑pitched and squealing. I turned, and I ran. Both of my pink Crocs went flying as I turned down the main tunnel, heading away from where I’d come down the stairs. Donut yowled and rushed after me. I hazarded a look over my shoulder and saw the contraption rocket out of the alleyway, almost crash into the far wall, and then slowly start to back up and turn, facing me. The machine was the size of a tractor and ran on treads, like a tank. The thing was built out of mismatched rusting hunks of metal, and it looked as if it would fall apart at any moment. A spinning spike‑covered wheel dominated the front of the death machine. On top of the tractor three green‑hued humanoid monsters stood, screaming and pointing in my direction. Each of these monsters looked to be about four feet tall and was dressed in leathery rags. One appeared to be wearing a kitchen pot on his head. He grunted and screamed as he worked the controls for the tall machine. Black smoke billowed from several pipes. The spinning wheel whirred even faster as the machine righted itself and started barreling toward me. Excerpted from Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman Copyright © 2024 by Matt Dinniman. Excerpted by permission of Ace. All rights reserved. The post The Apocalypse Will Be Televised: Revealing <i>Dungeon Crawler Carl</i> by Matt Dinniman appeared first on Reactor.

Men of War 2 is a highly customizable WWII RTS that features a long list of settings that you can tweak to make the experience more enjoyable for you and your friends. While you can go in and manually adjust difficulty settings and UI elements, there’s an optional set of rules called Realism Mode that drastically changes how the game is played. This is more than a hard mode — you’ll have to rethink your normal strategies and pay more attention to things like ammunition and weapon ranges. If you’re a hardcore tactician, then Men of War 2’s Realism Mode is for you. How to Enable Realism Mode in Men of War 2 There are two ways to activate Realism Mode in Men of War 2. The game defaults to its Competitive (standard) ruleset in all game modes, but you can change it to Realism Mode on a global scale or on a per-lobby basis. Screenshot: PC Invasion If you want to enable Realism Mode for all Men of War 2 game modes, then open the settings menu and click...

Author of How to Prep When You’re Broke and Bloom Where You’re Planted online course   It’s almost summer time! School is out (or will be soon), you may have time off work, the days are longer, and everything just feels a bit more relaxed without the usual hustle and bustle. Now is the time to really give your kids something to write about in the inevitable “What I Did Last Summer” essay when school starts back up. Bonus! It’s also the perfect time of year to brush up on some of your skills with prepper summer vacation activities. Not only is it a fun way to pass the time, most of these activities are frugal too. Here’s a list of the best prepper summer vacation activities. Go camping. This time of year, you won’t have to worry about getting too cold at night. Put down your devices and go stay somewhere wild and wonderful to camp with your family. Be sure to practice all of the necessary safety precautions at your destination. (If you’re new to camping, this book will tell you all the basics you need to know, and this book is a guide to freebie places to camp all across the country.) Cook outdoors. Go beyond the barbecue and try a sun oven or cooking over an open campfire. Go hiking. Take the family out for an all-day adventure. This is a great time to put on your bug out bags and test them. Are they too heavy? Do you have everything you need in them? Take a class.  There are lots of weekend classes in the summer. Get certified in First Aid or Wilderness Survival. Learn a bushcraft skill or a homesteading skill. The sky is the limit. Grow your own food. Even if you live in the city, you can use a teeny patio or balcony to grow at least some of your own food. This is a skill that could serve you very well one day. Pick survival-themed beach books. Even if you’re headed to the beach, you don’t have to leave prepping completely behind. Pick up an awesome piece of prepper fiction to enjoy while you’re lying by the water. (I am a huge fan of this series for grown-ups and here’s a list of some of my daughters’ favorite self-reliance themed books through their childhoods.) Send the kids to a summer camp. But not just any summer camp! Pick one in which they’ll be spending lots of time doing outdoor activities, many of which are the precursor to serious survival skills. Some programs to look for are archery, marksmanship, hiking, fishing, outdoor skills, swimming, and cooking. Go fishing. Hang up your shingle and head out. Fishing is a great skill for preppers. Not only is it incredibly relaxing, you are learning two very valuable skills: acquiring food and cleaning the fish. Bonus points if you cook your catch over an open fire. Learn to preserve food. If you don’t yet know how to can or dehydrate food, summer is the perfect time to learn, when produce is abundant. My book, The Prepper’s Canning Guide, tells you everything you need to know to get started. Hit the farmer’s market and grab a bushel of something delicious. Then go home and put it up to enjoy throughout the winter. (Here are some tips for water bath canning, pressure canning, and dehydrating.) My kids were always very proud to serve jam that they had made and preserved themselves to guests, and they also loved giving homemade jam as holiday presents. Go shooting.  If your family enjoys firearms, summer is a great time to brush up on your skills. You can go to a range, or to a place with simulations so that you can really up your personal defense game. Even paintball can be a fun way to improve your skills. Hit some secondhand sales. One of our very favorite activities is getting up on a weekend morning and heading out with a thermos of coffee in hand. (This is the only way my daughter will voluntarily get up early on a Saturday.) We go to yard sales, estate sales, flea markets, and thrift stores and come home loaded with treasures for only a few dollars. The stuff you find will often be of very high quality for a fraction of the price of newer, lesser quality goods. As well, if you purchase from an estate sale, you can often find extremely useful things like tools and kitchen devices. Go foraging. This is a great way to teach kids about edible plants. Grab a good local guidebook with high-quality pictures and head out to the woods with a basket. Then, come home and prepare your finds together in a delicious foraged feast. Of course, this isn’t a comprehensive list, and all of the caveats apply. (Don’t eat poison stuff, don’t drown in the river, don’t leave food in your tent and get eaten by a bear, and if you do, please don’t blame me for suggesting you go foraging, swimming, or camping.) One of the most important things is to put down the devices, get away from the screens, and go outside. Spend some time in nature and some time away from your normal responsibilities. Really connect with one another and take a break from the demands of our normal lives. What will YOU do on summer vacation? What are some other good, family-friendly activities that build skills while being fun? What are your summer plans? How do you teach your kids prepper skills in an enjoyable way? Let’s discuss it in the comments. About Daisy Daisy Luther is a coffee-swigging, adventure-seeking, globe-trotting blogger. She is the founder and publisher of three websites.  1) The Organic Prepper, which is about current events, preparedness, self-reliance, and the pursuit of liberty; 2)  The Frugalite, a website with thrifty tips and solutions to help people get a handle on their personal finances without feeling deprived; and 3) PreppersDailyNews.com, an aggregate site where you can find links to all the most important news for those who wish to be prepared. Her work is widely republished across alternative media and she has appeared in many interviews. Daisy is the best-selling author of 5 traditionally published books, 12 self-published books, and runs a small digital publishing company with PDF guides, printables, and courses at SelfRelianceand Survival.com You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Gab, MeWe, Parler, Instagram, and Twitter. The post The 12 Best Summer Vacation Activities for Preppers appeared first on The Organic Prepper.

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