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![]() If enemies touch Mickey, he loses a star – which is basically a hit point – and when all of his stars burn out, a life is lost. Projectile attacks are better reserved for tight spaces or for opening treasure chests. Attacking with a jump also enables Mickey to bounce off of enemies and gain extra height to collect extra items or find hidden areas. Mickey’s arsenal of offense consists of only two attacks: He can jump on enemies to defeat them, Mario-style, or he can collect projectile ammo and fire it at enemies to dispatch them. Each world has three stages to complete, along with a boss character to defeat at the end to collect special gems which open the way to the final showdown.Īs Mickey makes his way through each area, there’s a ton of enemies that he must either avoid or defeat. To reach Mizrabel and confront the evil witch to save Minnie, Mickey traverses six worlds, including an evil forest, an ominous library, and the titular Castle of Illusion itself. At the same time, there’s a definite level of difficulty here that will frustrate some players and some other issues keep this reimagining of the SEGA Genesis classic from being as good as it could have been.Ĭastle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse follows the adventures of Disney’s titular mascot as he risks his own life – or lives, as it were in this case – to save Minnie from a seemingly disastrous fate. With the game’s changing perspectives and its varied and interesting level designs, there’s a lot to like about this game. Do yourself a favor and play the demo before buying.I’ve never played the original Castle of Illusion, originally released back in 1990, so the trip to save Minnie Mouse from the evil clutches of Mizrabel certainly struck me as something new. With this much wrong with the game there's not much point in critiquing anything else. If only the narrator had some advice on how to improve the controls. Mickey should throw apples? Really? It's like playing a "Doom" remake and they add a voice over that says you should fire your gun and open doors. When you are listening to the voice over you will think you are playing a game for preschoolers. Both the accuracy and the timing of the jumping are off.Īnother problem is the voice over. The controls are awful and the jumping is the worst! This is unforgivable. What do you do in this game more than anything else from the beginning of the game to the end? Jumping. There was more to dislike but the biggest problem with this game by far is the one thing that had to be right for the game not to be ruined and kind of pointless. Even with my having loved the original game and really wanting to like this game, I could not. Check out the demo first.Īre you guys all part of the development team for this game? How you could have actually played this game and given these positive reviews I don't know. Oh well, it's Microsoft's fault I clearly said 'no' to buying the game, and yet it made the download. In the end, I'm not too upset about losing $15 to this game, it could've been worse, but I still feel a little bit upset. There are collectable items you can aim to get throughout the levels, some of which unlock new costumes, and apparently after clearing a level you unlock the time attack for that level, so there is a bit of replay value, but once you've beaten the game there's not much to go back to. The jumping controls felt a bit tight compared to other platformers, which didn't cause too much trouble but was still a bit frustrating when it came to the platforming sections. But overall, most of the difficulties I encountered were taken care of not before long, and the game is a bit on the easy side a difficulty selection might have been nice. For instance, the second boss in the game, the Jack-in-the-Box, took about ten tries before I cleared it, because I had a fair bit of trouble figuring out how to avoid his punching glove attack I had to go to the edge of the venue and jump, but with very precise timing. Reading through some reviews first I was expecting the game to be too easy to be satisfying, but it has its challenging moments. ![]() I've only played the game for a few hours, and made it up to the fifth stage (the castle stage), but I think I have enough to write a review. I've never played the 1990 original so I can't really compare, however. ![]() After I stopped moping, I decided to try the game out after having read the reviews, with an idea of what I was in for. I tried to contact Microsoft and explain to them, and ask for a refund, but my efforts fell victim to futility. Let me start off this review by admitting that I didn't buy this game on purpose I actually downloaded this game accidentaly, even though I thought I cancelled out of the purchase (I pressed the B button, which usually means cancel), and it started downloading. ![]()
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Installing wacom intuos on windows4/2/2024 ![]() ![]() After installing Mojave, my Wacom Intuous tablet would not function, so I found the new driver, downloaded it, and attempted to install. Problem installing Wacom driver after update to Mojave There was a previous discussion about this issue in 2019, which matches mine now, and which didn't seem to have a solution then. The method mentioned in this thread, didn't help either. It only says, that there is a problem with the tablet driver (try to restart, reinstall, etc.) In System Preferences > Wacom Tablet drivers don't appear. There were two more ways for possible solution, which don't seem to be working here: dealing with NVRAM (Option+Cmd+P+R after reboot – didn't help) or SMC (doubt, this could help in this sit.) I also tried to use older drivers instead of the newest ones: the result is the same. Restarting iMac and installing the drivers again. ![]() I also tried removing all the drivers, and deleting all the Wacom Tablet files inside Libraries, LaunchAgents, PriveledgedHelperTools, etc. The curious thing is that I created a New User and in this case the Tablet does work, but not with the Admin Account. Important thing: I asked the Wacom Support about this issue and we tried a few options, but to no avail. The tablet itself works fine (lights on). I tried the tablet 5-6 months ago and it worked fine then, but as I've plugged it again via USB now, iMAC simply doesn't see it. ![]() Wacom Tablet driver works on New User only (and not on Admin) Hi, everyone! I recently reconnected WACOM Intuos Small PTH-451 tablet to my iMac and it wouldn't work even after (re)installing the drivers. ![]()
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The game gacha life for free4/2/2024 ![]() ![]() Final thoughtsįor anyone who has ever wanted to create cute anime characters and put them into action, Gacha Life and Gacha Games are definitely worth playing. As long as your PC has a web browser and an internet connection, you can play the game online with ease. ![]() Gacha Life is currently available to play online for free on both PCs and mobile devices. Players can play the game anytime, anywhere, without downloading it.Įverything you need is a compatible device and an internet connection to play the game. Gacha Life is free to play online on all of the available platforms. Allow players to build anime characters to their liking. Gacha over 180 units to use in battle Choose from four different modes, including Story mode, Tower mode, and more Collect gems, gold, and materials to enhance, awaken, and increase your skill. ![]()
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![]() Jawaharlal Nehru, the then prime minister convinces him to lead the Indian team in Pakistan for a friendly race. He then breaks the previous world record for the 400m race with a dashing time of 45.80 seconds. He trains hard with a firm determination and wins in several places. On the flight back to India he asks his coach what the world record is for the 400m race and learns that it is 45.90 seconds. Suffering from guilt he even slaps himself in front of a mirror. The following day he feels exhausted from the previous night's activities and loses the final race. After a frolicking night in a bar, they have a one-night stand. Overcoming his pain, he wins the race thus breaking the national record.During the Melbourne 1956 Olympics he is attracted to the granddaughter of his Australian technical coach. In spite of being injured, he participates in the race. He gets selected for service commission where he is miffed and gets beaten up by senior players whom he had defeated earlier, on the day before selection of Indian team for Olympics. ![]() Milkha finally finds himself in the army where he gets noticed by a Havaldar (Sergeant) after he wins a race in which top 10 runners will get milk, two eggs and excused from exercise. He falls in love with Biro (Sonam Kapoor), but she asks him to live a life of honesty. Living in impoverished refugee camps, Milkha soon makes friends and survives by stealing with his friends. He reaches Delhi and later meets his sister there. Partition of India in 1947 caused chaos which resulted in mass religious violence in Punjab in British India, killing the parents of Milkha Singh (Farhan Akhtar). ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ is about the truth behind the ascension of Milkha "The Flying Sikh" Singh who was scarred because of the India-Pakistan partition.The film starts in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, where a coach says “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag!” The story is taken back to the memories of the childhood days of a young boy which haunted him, resulting in him dropping to fourth. ![]()
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Bmi women calculator4/2/2024 ![]() ![]() Ethnicity, Obesity, and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Women: a 20-year Follow-up Study. For example, research shows that the risk of diabetes is higher among Asians, Blacks and Hispanics than whites, even after taking into account BMI differences Shai I, Jiang R, Manson JE, et al. ![]() BMI calculations and charts don’t adjust for your gender, age, race, ethnicity and other factors, which can impact your body fat and muscle-and therefore skew your BMI higher or lower. While your BMI can give you an indication as to whether you’re at a healthy weight for your height, it’s far from perfect. However, having a BMI that’s too low poses other health problems, such as malnutrition and low bone density. While BMI doesn’t directly measure body fat, per se, it can give you and your healthcare provider an indication of whether you carry excess body fat, which in turn puts you at greater risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and some cancers. Quetelet developed the height-to-weight equation as a way to help determine an ideal weight for populations in general, not necessarily for individuals.īut because BMI is an accessible-albeit impercise-tool, it’s been adopted by the healthcare community and scientific researchers as a way of indicating the relative amount of body fat on a person’s body frame, and assessing if a person is at a healthy weight for their height. Other factors to consider include your age, gender, weight distribution, family medical history and lifestyle.Īdolphe Quetelet, a mathematician, first developed BMI and named it decades ago-it was first cited in 1972 in the Journal of Chronic Diseases. “It’s a base assessment,” says Jamie Feit, a registered dietitian at, which offers at-home and lab testing information and resources. That’s why BMI alone should not be the only factor considered when gauging if you’re at a healthy weight. ![]() While it’s designed to estimate whether you have excess or inadequate body fat, it does not measure fat directly-therefore it does not provide the whole picture for some people. BMI Chart For Men And Women: Your Guide To This Common Health MetricīMI is a tool that helps determine whether you’re at a healthy weight in relation to your height-but “tool” is the operative word. While we work hard to provide accurate and up-to-date information that we think you will find relevant, Forbes Health does not and cannot guarantee that any information provided is complete and makes no representations or warranties in connection thereto, nor to the accuracy or applicability thereof. The compensation we receive from advertisers does not influence the recommendations or advice our editorial team provides in our articles or otherwise impact any of the editorial content on Forbes Health. ![]() Second, we also include links to advertisers’ offers in some of our articles these “affiliate links” may generate income for our site when you click on them. This site does not include all companies or products available within the market. The compensation we receive for those placements affects how and where advertisers’ offers appear on the site. First, we provide paid placements to advertisers to present their offers. This compensation comes from two main sources. To help support our reporting work, and to continue our ability to provide this content for free to our readers, we receive compensation from the companies that advertise on the Forbes Health site. The Forbes Health editorial team is independent and objective. ![]()
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Superpowered adult game walkthrough4/2/2024 ![]() ![]() ![]() Watching TV with Stephanie Extension: If you have 10 control over Maggie, and meet some of the other more obvious requirements…there’s a new option for giving Stephanie a massage while you watch TV. ![]() Sandra’s Critical Success Classroom Scenes: Now Sandra can join the ranks with Allie and Samantha for having specific scenes for when you get a critical success in class. ![]() Not much gameplay…but adds a lot more flavor. Globex Psych Evaluation Scenes: Now when you get a brand new power, Anne will test you for your new flaw as well. I’ve also tied her scenes to work, rather than “on arrival” since I don’t want to lock a player out from getting injections, or getting first-aid.Īnne’s Obsessive Scenes: For those that know how to manipulate Anne into this state…Don’t expect it to last…This girl has issuesĭanni Basic Interactions: (Self Explanitory-mostly) Stephanie is gonna be a thorn in your side…ĭanni Power Interactions: (Self Explanitory) And leaving the negative consequences just seemed abusive. Since you know…he’s not to blame for her condition, unlike say…the whole Cheerleader squad. What’s it Mean? Anne’s Nympho Scenes: Since Anne starts as this…I’ve reduced the frequency and impact that her scenes have on Billy.
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Webstorm ide license4/1/2024 ![]() ![]() In addition, make sure that you choose All Products Pack from the list of Tools & IDEs. The other way is to use different accounts. ![]() You need to go to your license page and click Upgrade to APP in the window to use the APP license. Currently, it is not possible to have a single-product license and the All Products Pack (APP) license connected to your JetBrains profile at the same time. Please check if you have any other (expired or active) licenses in your JetBrains account. I get an error when trying to redeem the coupon code. In this case, you will have to wait for it to expire to receive a new coupon code. Please check if you have a valid All Products Pack license in your account. I did the necessary steps and still haven’t received the coupon code. After its expiry date, just continue learning on Hyperskill and complete 3 more topics to get a new code. How long is the license valid, and how can I extend it?Įvery license lasts for one month. Please make sure to pick All Products Pack from the list of Tools & IDEs. To use the coupon code, fill out the form on the redeem your coupon code page. You will also receive a notification in your Hyperskill profile with a coupon code. If you studied several topics and connected your JetBrains Account afterward, please make sure to complete 3 more topics.Īfter fulfilling the conditions, you will get an email letter with the key. The choice of topics is up to you: you can follow your study plan or pick topics from the Knowledge map. To do so, go to Connect external login accounts and choose JetBrains Account from the list. Connect JetBrains account to your Hyperskill profile.You need to have an active premium Hyperskill subscription for more than one month (not a trial or Organization subscription).To get a coupon code for an All Products Pack license, you need to do the following steps: Please note that this license is for educational purposes only. You can also use multiple products at the same time. Note: Guests do not need a license to join a shared session.With this license, you can download any of JetBrains IDE s and use them for free. To get a feel for all the functionality, please sign up for a 30-day trial. The subscription is available starting from 10 host licenses, and an annual host license costs $400.00 (please check the product's pricing page to see the prices in other currencies). Enterprise users can host up to 100 guests and run concurrent collaborative sessions according to the number of active licenses. The Enterprise Plan includes exclusive access to the Code With Me on-premises solution. ![]() Users of a Developer Recognition license.Anyone who has an active paid subscription for IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, PhpStorm, GoLand, AppCode, P圜harm Professional, CLion, RubyMine, or WebStorm.These users have free access to a Code With Me Premium Plan: The Premium Plan is available with annual or monthly billing cycles, and the price starts at just $5.00 per month. Also, this plan allows you to invite up to 50 guests. With a Premium subscription, you can still create an unlimited number of shared sessions, but those sessions won't have any time limits. The Premium Plan is better suited for larger teams and for those who need more time and space for collaboration. ![]() With the Community Plan, you can create an unlimited number of 30-minute sessions and invite up to 3 guests to join you in your IDE. The Community Plan is free of charge and offers a great opportunity to test Code With Me’s feature-rich functionality. Code With Me has three types of licenses for hosts. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The manufacturer-stated noise level is 56 dB only, making it a perfect option that will stay quiet during your phone calls in the office. It is also remote-controlled, allowing you to change the settings while sitting in your chair.Īnother good thing about this multi-functional machine is its super-quiet operation. This user-friendly unit has a digital touch screen control panel for adjusting temperature, mode, timer, and speed settings. There is an automatic swing mode feature to allow maximum air circulation in the room. The built-in dehumidifier maintains the humidity level and provides a comfortable room environment. While it offers powerful cooling performance, it can also be operated on dehumidifier and fan mode. What makes this air conditioner stand out to us is its 3-in-1 functionality. ![]() Plus, the sleek and stylish perfectly complements the interior of your home and office. There are rolling wheels at the bottom to enhance portability. It is specially designed to be portable and lightweight so that you can move it around as per your requirements. This makes it an ideal choice for even the largest home office. This SereneLife air conditioner comes with a 12000 BTU cooling power, enough to cool a 450 sq. They are typically quieter than even low-noise portable ACs. If you want a super quiet room cooling solution (other than central AC), try a window unit or a mini-split air conditioner. Unlike a window or central AC, the entire unit is inside the room. Something else to keep in mind when shopping for a quiet portable AC is that there's a limit to how quiet a portable air conditioner can be. Even the loudest portable ACs are nowhere near as noisy as a vacuum cleaner.īut if you are used to a quiet house, or you need a super quiet work or sleep environment, even a 60-decibel AC (as loud as a normal conversation) can feel too noisy. ![]() To be clear, portable air conditioners are generally not extremely loud. Poor quality sleep can affect your productivity and health. Many people also find it hard to sleep with a loud AC next to their bed. The persistent whine of a loud AC can make it hard to watch TV, talk to someone, or work. It doesn't have to be as noisy as a gas generator to irritate you. Your baby might even sleep easier when the AC is on.īut for most people, low noise levels are important when shopping for a portable air conditioner.įor one, a noisy portable AC is distracting and annoying. Other people love the background hum of an AC. Some people don't mind the noise from a loud air conditioner and have no reason to look for a quieter option. ![]()
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![]() Periodic Table of Elements Battleship Game – Kids learn so much through play. Organic Molecules Card Game – Reinforce how atoms combine to organic molecules with this printable card game.Ītom Worksheets – Printables and graphs to teach atomic structure and the particles that make up an atom. Lego Chemical Reactions Printable Unit Study – Learn about how atoms bond to crystals by using Legos. States of Matter Printable Worksheets and Activities – Lots of different printable worksheets, science projects and activities on the states of matter. Matter Sorting Activity Worksheet – Cute cut and paste activity to sort the matter into the correct states. Solids, Liquids and Gases Printable – Printable poster to easily references the different states of matter to better identify what they are. States of Matter Worksheet Set – Learn about the different changes in the state of matter of solid, liquid, gas and plasma. What is Density Worksheet – Learn about density with this hands-on activity. Physical Properties of Matter Worksheet – Pop quiz style sort worksheet for the different properties of matter.ĭensity Worksheet – Measure the density of common household objects with this worksheet. What is Matter Printable Lab Worksheets – Learn the development of the atomic theory with this simple labeling worksheet.Ĭhemical vs. Since we have broken them up by lesson it is easy to look and grab exactly what you need. We have gathered up lots of printable worksheets that are the perfect accompaniment to each lesson in Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics. This is a great way to help kids understand more difficult concepts. If you are not using the student notebook, you may want to enhance the lessons with extra resources. Apologia Chemistry Worksheets & Printables The high school chemistry course has a multitude of chemistry lab experiments to obtain a full lab credit. It even comes with a test booklet with full answer keys to help you teach and grade the work. The courses include study guide questions which can be used as review questions, a solutions manual, and a test at the end of each module. The Apologia curriculum for high school is more textbook in nature, though they do come with notebooking journals. There are even advanced biology, advanced chemistry and higher level courses. This particular science curriculum is designed for elementary students through the 6th grade.Īpologia offers many middle school and high school science courses such as: When you think of Chemistry and Physics you normally think of a high school chemistry course. Can Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics be used for high school? These journals are created to accompany the student textbook. The student notebooking journal is for upper elementary. The junior notebooking journal is for younger elementary students. They include copywork, scriptures, coloring pages, notebooking and mini book activities. You can enhance this style further with the accompanying notebooking journals. There are even books on audio cd or mp3s perfect for auditory learners or those with learning disabilities. This style makes it a favorite curriculum for use by Charlotte Mason homeschoolers. When the student reads it, it’s as if they are being read aloud to. How is Apologia Elementary Science Written?Įach of the elementary books is written in a conversational tone. Many of them use household items that are easy to find. ![]() Kids love the hands-on experiments that enhance the concepts taught. Your children are going to have so much fun with this book. Then take a journey through simple chemicals, the laws of motion, different forms of energy, electricity, magnetism and simple machines. The books do a great job of presenting detailed science concepts in an engaging way.Įxploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics starts by teaching your children about creation, atoms and molecules. Every book in this series has a lesson topics that will fascinate elementary children. It can be used for multiple ages in grades k-6. What is Apologia Young Explorer’s Series?Īpologia’s Young Explorers series is a homeschool science course for elementary grades. This post is part of the FREE Apologia Printables for all Young Explorers Science Books Series FREE offers are often time-sensitive and may be limited time only.Īre you wanting to teach chemistry and physics for elementary grades in a way that is easy for them to absorb the material? This is a great list of printables and ideas to accompany Apologia Chemistry and Physics in the Young Explorer Series. Modern History Activities & NotebookingĪffiliate links may have been used in this post.Geography Notebooking Research Journals.Free Study Guide and Notetaking Templates.Holiday and Seasonal Writing Prompts for Kids. ![]()
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Is it safe to flash ecu motorcycle4/1/2024 ![]() ![]() ![]() It just seems to me there must be some downside to tuning an engine for peak performance. The source of both heat energy and explosive energy is the same - the fuel being burned. So like Mike says, maybe " If you drove around ONLY in first gear at Maximum revs." &/or you thrash the crap out of it all the time but otherwise, an ECU Upgrade should actually help REDUCE the engine operating temps a tad, especially if you also toss that dirty great anchor of a 'heat generating' catalytic converter too - certainly did with mine! Fitting a Cat Eliminator was a great first step, but the ECU Upgrade was the thing that really pulled it all together, dropped the operating temps noticeably, & converted my Spyder into the really exciting to ryde machine that it should have been from the set to!įor both of you, then how exactly does remapping the ECU produce all that extra power from the same amount of fuel? I've seen that most riders have claimed the same or better mpg after 'tuning'. at which stage things are then going to get pretty cold pretty quickly! I've been reading up on the topic here and elsewhere but I can't find where this issue is addressed.For any engine, more fuel burnt pretty much means more power, so that part's correct and for diesel powered engines, more fuel injected DOES mean more heat generated but for petrol engines, it's the other way around! More fuel injected into a petrol powered engine actually reduces the amount of heat generated during the combustion cycle while running them leaner increases the temp & heat produced - and since they leave the factory de-tuned & set up to run marginally lean to start with, increasing the amount of fuel injected generally means they'll run a tad cooler!īut as with so many things, the temp changed involved for petrol powered engines is really not all that massive, and there IS a point of diminishing returns either way - cos if you don't inject ENOUGH FUEL, then the combustion cycle won't occur to start with, so things will stay cold and on the other extreme, if you inject TOO MUCH fuel into the cylinder, there's not going to be enough oxygen to properly sustain the combustion cycle so the engine will falter until the fuel simply floods the cylinder & stops the engine. This may be a moronic question, but I'll ask it anyway does increasing the horsepower 25% or so increase the amount of heat generated by the engine? It seems to me it would. ![]() |