For example, a Red Bloon has an RBE of 1, but a Blue Bloon contains a Red Bloon, meaning its RBE is 2. The Red Bloon Equivalent of a bloon is how many hits the bloon and its "children" can take before being completely destroyed. Unlike the Bloons in previous Bloons games, different colors of bloons contain different layers of bloons, represented by a term called Red Bloon Equivalent (RBE). The Bloons Tower Defense series introduces bloons in a different way to pop them. Different Bloon types also have different Bloon Speeds, moving faster than, slower than, or equal to the speed of the standard Red Bloon.Īs of October 2021, there are 130+ different types of Bloons.Ī group of Masters of Air fighting a plethora of regrowth Ceramic Bloons. Only applies to specific bloon types such as Lead, Ceramic, and MOAB-Class Bloons.Įach Bloon may contain special Bloon Properties that give them special properties, such as immunity to certain attacks or possessing more health than normal. Fortified: Allows the Bloon to take extra damage before its outermost layer gets popped.Cannot apply to blimp layers, even in the case of the DDT. Regrowth: After losing layers, will regenerate layers to full health over time.DDTs have a similar property by default, and BTD4 had a specific Camo bloon instead of the Camo property. Camo: Can only be hit by Towers that are stated as having Camo detection, either by default or through upgrades.These make bloons harder to pop and bloons can have any combination of statuses they can have individually, or none at all. BTD6 added Fortified to the list of possible statuses. Beginning in Bloons TD 5, and extending to Bloons Monkey City and BTD Battles, bloons are able to spawn with two different types of abnormal statuses, Camo and Regrow. In the Bloons Tower Defense Games and Bloons Super Monkey as well as Bloons Pop!, Bloons come in different layers, taking multiple hits to pop them depending on layer except red bloons. Some bloons also activate special abilities. In Bloons and its sequels, all bloons, Red, Blue, Green and Yellow (and also Pink in Bloons 2 Spring Fling) will pop with one hit by a projectile, no matter which color. In Bloons TD 6, a single color of Bloon, as shown above, can be in 8 different varieties.īloons are the main "enemies" in the Bloons Games. In Bloons TD 5, a single color of Bloon, as shown above, can be in 4 different varieties. Reason: Restructure the page sections in terms of generalization of games rather than specific to BTD5 or BTD6 we cover this in other articles. Please help Bloons Wiki by cleaning it up so that it meets Bloons Wiki's quality standards.
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He used a model of the planet and a light source standing in for the sun. In 1874, Jules Janssen made several practice discs for the recording of the passage of Venus with his photographic rifle. Desvignes "employed models, insects and other objects, instead of pictures, with perfect success". Desvignes' Mimoscope, received an Honourable Mention "for ingenuity of construction" at the 1862 International Exhibition in London. 537 for 28 monocular and stereoscopic variations of cylindrical stroboscopic devices (much like the later zoetrope). On 27 February 1860, Peter Hubert Desvignes received British patent no. Czermak explained how suitable stereoscopic photographs could be made by recording a series of models, for instance to animate a growing pyramid. He then introduced two methods to animate stereoscopic pairs of images, one was basically a stereo viewer using two stroboscopic discs and the other was more or less similar to the later zoetrope. He realized that this method provided basically endless possibilities to make different 3D animations. He mentioned a method of sticking needles in a stroboscopic disc so that it looked like one needle was being pushed in and out of the cardboard when animated. In 1855, Johann Nepomuk Czermak's published an article about his Stereophoroskop and other experiments aimed at stereoscopic moving images. Due to the long exposure times necessary to capture an image with the photographic emulsions of the period, the sequence could not be recorded live and must have been assembled from separate photographs of the various positions of the machinery. The only known extant disc contains stereoscopic photograph pairs of different phases of the motion of a machine. In 1852, Jules Duboscq patented a "Stéréoscope-fantascope ou Bïoscope" (or abbreviated as stéréofantascope) stroboscopic disc. The plan was never executed, possibly because Plateau was almost completely blind by this time. He believed such a project would take much time and careful effort, but would be well worth it because of the expected marvelous results. Plateau concluded that for this purpose 16 plaster models could be made with 16 regular modifications. Wheatstone had suggested using photographs on paper of a solid object, for instance a statuette. Plateau thought the construction of a sequential set of stereoscopic image pairs would be the more difficult part of the plan than adapting two copies of his improved fantascope to be fitted with a stereoscope. Plateau stated that the illusion could be advanced even further with an idea communicated to him by Charles Wheatstone: a combination of the fantascope and Wheatstone's stereoscope. A new translucent variation had improved picture quality and could be viewed with both eyes, by several people at the same time. In 1849, Joseph Plateau published a note about improvements for his Fantascope (a.k.a. Until celluloid film base was established in 1888 and set the standard for moving image, animation could only be presented via mechanisms such as the zoetrope. These can now be regarded as a form of stop motion or pixilation, but very few results were meant to be animated. History 1849 to 1895: Before film īefore the advent of chronophotography in 1878, a small number of picture sequences were photographed with subjects in separate poses. Both orthographical variants, with and without the hyphen, are correct, but the hyphenated one has a second meaning that is unrelated to animation or cinema: "a device for automatically stopping a machine or engine when something has gone wrong" ( The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, 1993 edition). The term "stop motion", relating to the animation technique, is often spelled with a hyphen as "stop-motion". Stop motion of flat materials such as paper, fabrics or photographs is usually called cutout animation. Stop motion with live actors is often referred to as pixilation. Puppets, models or clay figures built around an armature are used in model animation. Any kind of object can thus be animated, but puppets with movable joints ( puppet animation) or plasticine figures ( clay animation or claymation) are most commonly used. Stop motion is an animated filmmaking technique in which objects are physically manipulated in small increments between individually photographed frames so that they will appear to exhibit independent motion or change when the series of frames is played back. A clay model of a chicken, designed to be used in a clay stop motion animation Not to be confused with time lapse, the combination of still photographs into a fast-moving video. To add an address, click the green plus button to the right, and it will open a space for you to enter a new email address and what formats it should use. This will open a screen where you can enter the email addresses of your devices or apps. Go down to the fourth row and click on the first icon, which will look like an envelope and say “Sharing books by email.” To do that, launch Calibre, then click on the “Preferences” icon that looks like gears meshing in the top right of the menu bar. Next, we need to add your device email addresses in Calibre. This can be useful for setting up the next section, so you may want to keep it open in another window. If you look just above this area, you’ll see a complete list of devices and apps you’ve added, and their email addresses. If yours isn’t, click on “Add a new approved e-mail address” and add it. To check, go to Amazon and log in, mouse over the “View Account” button at the upper right, and click on “Manage Your Content and Devices.” In the screen that shows up, click on the “Settings” tab to the right of “Your Content” and “Your Devices,” then scroll 2/3 of the way down to where it says “Approved Personal Document E-mail List.” Any email addresses you’re likely to send email from should be listed there. Here are instructions for how to do that for all your apps and devices.Īlso, make sure that your personal email address is on the whitelist of emails that are allowed to send to your Kindles. Setting Up Amazonįirst, you might want to consider setting your Kindle device email addresses to something easy to remember, instead of the _ format they’re assigned by default. However, with Calibre, you can email any e-book file to any Kindle device or application that has an email address. Frequently, apps don’t have USB-accessible storage-especially if you’re using an iOS device, which basically obfuscates its file system unless you’re using iTunes. If you use the Kindle app on your smartphone or tablet, rather than using a hardware reader, managing your device via Calibre may not even work at all. Did you know that you can email e-books to your Kindle using Calibre? Long-time Calibre users may be familiar with hooking their Kindle up to their computer via a USB cable and using the app to copy files onto the device-but that may not always be convenient. To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie Preferences, as described in the Cookie Notice. Click ‘Customise Cookies’ to decline these cookies, make more detailed choices, or learn more. Third parties use cookies for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalised ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. This includes using first- and third-party cookies, which store or access standard device information such as a unique identifier. If you agree, we’ll also use cookies to complement your shopping experience across the Amazon stores as described in our Cookie Notice. We also use these cookies to understand how customers use our services (for example, by measuring site visits) so we can make improvements. After owning a kindle for over a year, I decided to try out a flip cover (thinking I would hate it as I was used to the back only cover) but I love it. So if you have Prime, even if you don't want to sign up to Kindle Unlimited, you'll still have plenty of books to read with your Kindle device.We use cookies and similar tools that are necessary to enable you to make purchases, to enhance your shopping experiences and to provide our services, as detailed in our Cookie Notice. It's like a stripped-down version of Kindle Unlimited, and has a few thousand free titles. That said, Prime members get access to the Prime reading service. It's good value, at just $7.95 / £7.99 a month, and you'll never run out of fantastic content. You get unlimited access to a library of over one million books and magazines, plus some free audiobook narration on select titles, courtesy of Audible. Is Kindle Unlimited worth it?Īmazon Kindle Unlimited is a fantastic service that perfectly compliments any Amazon Kindle device. Generally speaking, it's also a time where Amazon offers discounts across the entire range so you should find a decent amount of choice each Prime Day. We've generally observed record-low deals or deals that are a match for record-lows over Amazon Prime Day and this year doesn't appear to have been any different. Thankfully, the retailer offers a free trial throughout the year, which you can use to gain access to every Prime Day deal free of charge.Īmazon Prime Day does tend to be the best time all-year-round for bagging a bargain on Amazon's range of own-brand tech, including its Kindle range of e-readers. Generally speaking, while there are decent deals that don't need membership over Prime Day, Amazon's deals on its own-brand products always need Prime. Yes, you will need to be an active Amazon Prime Day member to get the best deals each Prime Day. Do you need Amazon Prime for these deals? Black Friday) and with next year's products, the time Prime Day rolls back around in 2024. As you'll see below, we've kept record of some of this year's Prime Day deals, so you know what was on offer and what further Kindle discounts could crop up from Amazon later this year (i.e. Amazon Prime Day Kindle Deals: FAQs When did Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals end?Īmazon Prime Day Kindle deals for 2023 have now ended, with Prime Day this year running across July 11 and July 12. Of course, you can still buy your next Kindle full price, but if you're unsure of which to go for, perhaps check out our rundown of the best Kindles first, and if you'd rather wait for the next most likely window for reductions on Amazon's ereader line, you can look ahead to our Black Friday deals hub, where we give you all the information you'll need ahead of the sales period, which kicks off on November 24 this year. If you're here now, you need to be made aware that all the Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals have dried up, with the event formally ending at midnight on July 12, 2023.Īs it's Amazon's own Kindles we're talking about, it shouldn't come as a shock that Amazon Prime Day is probably the best time all year to pick up one of the brand's signature ereaders at a noteworthy discount, and there were some serious savings to be had, which we reference further down this article. Insurance companies will dig into the details of the accident. Finally, let’s say that you weren’t using a weight distribution hitch at the time of the accident. Now, let’s say that you’re involved in an accident that was possibly caused by excessive swaying or improper towing. For example, let’s say you’re towing a trailer or RV that weighs more than half the gross weight of your towing vehicle. Insurance PurposesĪnother reason that it’s good to have a weight distribution hitch is for insurance and liability purposes. Consult your towing guide for more information. In your vehicles manual under the towing section, your vehicle may require you to use a weight distribution hitch to get the full towing capacity they advertise in the vehicles specs. In that case, the company you work for will likely require a weight distribution hitch no matter what you’re towing. That is, unless, you are a towing professional who works for another company. While weight distribution hitches are highly recommended in most situations, they’re not required. Are Weight Distribution Hitches Required? However, they will only work if you have a gooseneck trailer or RV, and aren’t compatible with trailer or bumper pull rigs. Fifth-wheel hitches are often more heavy-duty than bumper hitches and are capable of handling much more weight.įifth-wheel hitches also have built-in sway control and weight distribution capabilities. Fifth-wheel hitches sit in the bed of your truck and gooseneck trailers and RVs attach to them. Unlike ball or bumper hitches, fifth-wheel hitches don’t attach to the rear of your vehicle. Some of them even have built-in sway control, but they don’t do anything in regards to weight distribution.įifth-wheel hitches are some of the most heavy-duty on the market. Most adjustable ball hitches are more heavy-duty than standard ball hitches and have more towing capacity. The difference between the two is that you can raise or lower an adjustable ball hitch, but you can’t adjust a standard ball hitch. For heavy trailers and RVs, however, standard ball hitches won’t do the trick.Īn adjustable ball hitch attaches to your vehicle in a similar fashion as a standard ball hitch. Standard ball hitches are great for towing small trailers and RVs that weigh less than half the weight of the towing vehicle. It attaches to the rear of your vehicle and is an effective method of towing. It’s also the most simple type of towing hitch. Weight distribution hitches aren’t the only kinds of hitches on the market and there are many instances when you can safely tow without one.Ī standard ball or bumper hitch is the most common type of truck hitch. Can I Tow a Travel Trailer Without a Weight Distribution Hitch?Īs long as you have a hitch and a vehicle that it’s attached to, you can tow a trailer or RV. If you’re still curious and want to know more about weight distribution hitches and the laws surrounding them, you’ve come to the right place. They may even sell you a weight distribution hitch with your truck or trailer as part of a package deal. However, that doesn’t mean they won’t strongly insist on you getting one. While dealers and salespersons highly recommend weight distribution hitches, they typically won’t let a sale pass by simply because you don’t have one. However, when towing a travel trailer or RV, your tow vehicle will have an increased tow capacity for a larger trailer if you use a weight distribution hitch. While weight distribution hitches are a proven way to increase safety while towing, there aren’t currently any laws that require them. Weight distribution hitches are highly recommended by trucking and towing professionals. While weight distribution hitches have been around for, they’ve become extremely popular in the last decade or two. Weight distribution hitches are all the latest and greatest rage when it comes to towing. I mean, there's different games that inspire me. I'm just playing and it kind of makes me feel a little more present, and a little more inspired. Well, my mind sort of moves pretty fast all the time, and I'm very much in my own head all the time, and I feel like when I play video games, I'm not in my head at all. How would you say that gaming inspires your creativity as an actor in the other things you do? Since you've been such a PlayStation fan since the early models of the system, what do you love most about gaming on the PS5, and how it has evolved in your lifetime?Īs an actor, you're in a creative headspace very frequently, and gaming sort of allows you to play a character but in a completely different medium. So when I got this opportunity I kind of couldn't pass it up because it sort of felt totally right, and like a full-circle kind of moment. My uncle, who lived with us, had a PS1 and a PS2, and the first games I ever played were on the PlayStation. During our conversation, Wolfhard also spoke about his love for filmmaking, the plot of his directorial debut and what he learned while making the movie, what he's most excited about regarding the final season of Stranger Things, and the new music he has coming out this summer with his band The Aubreys.ĬOLLIDER: So why did you decide to join PlayStation Playmakers?įINN WOLFHARD: Well, Playstation has been my favorite gaming system and company since before I could remember. There will also be interactive exhibits including a virtual reality experience that will simulate being locked in solitary confinement and booths on the cancer moonshot, photos from artist Chuck Close, an appearance by graffiti artist David Garibaldi and a tribute to the country’s national parks.Recently, I sat down with Wolfhard to discuss his new role at PlayStation, his favorite games to play at home and on set, how gaming helps him unwind from his busy schedule, and his dream role in a video game adaptation. On the day before the event the White House will host the third-annual student film festival which will screen three short movies chosen from more than 700 submissions on the theme “The World I Want to Live In.” The aspiring filmmakers will be joined by Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer and actress Alfre Woodard, a member of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. Watch ‘Stranger Things’ Cast Freestyle Lyrics to the Show’s Theme Song There will also be a breakfast session with architect David Adjaye and artist James Turrell, an afternoon session on the South Lawn about using technology to solve society’s biggest problems and panel discussions on food accessibility and the role citizens have in bringing lasting change. One of the key events will be a conversation between Obama and actor/environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio and climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe about the importance of protecting the environment before the domestic premiere of DiCaprio’s new climate film, Before the Flood, which features a score by Mogwai and Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor. The one-day event inspired by South by Southwest is intended to bring together “creators, innovators, and organizers who work day in and day out to improve the lives of their fellow Americans and people around the world.” With more acts slated for announcement soon, the musical roster will also include DJ Beverly Bond as well as appearances by the youthful members of the Stranger Things cast: Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas) and Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin). Over time, claiming debt has become synonymous with producing code that’s less than ideal. technical debt definition Technical debt is like any other debt.…, The problem with technical debt, The biggest problem with technical debt is that it often leads to more debt-or worse, a misuse of the phrase to excuse poor practices. In other words, it’s the result of prioritizing speedy delivery over flawless code. That’s why in the face of pressure and uncertainty, startups are likely to accumulate some amount of…, What is technical debt?, Technical debt (also known as tech debt or code debt) is defined by our friends at ProductPlan as what results when development teams take actions to expedite the delivery of a piece of functionality or a project which later needs to be refactored. With every corner cut, however, there’s a price to pay. As they make code-based decisions, these startups will likely focus on short-term wins to ensure they beat out the competition. With limited resources and high uncertainty, startups typically face extreme pressure to get to market quickly. How many of your readers say they check their email in bed on their mobile device? 72% of people we spoke to read their emails in bed, and 77% of people said they check email “everywhere”… You’ll be lucky to get folks to resist opening emails for even that long – 76% of people in our study said they view their inbox as soon as they get alerts! During this excruciating hour or two without email we would send out our curated mix of test emails…, What We Discovered from Our Tests (and What You Can Expect to Discover from Yours!), When you watch people read your marketing emails, you can not only find out how your subscribers read and interact with your own emails, but while you’re at it also find out some of your users’ general habits. During our initial studies on mobile email, we observed 40+ people reading emails on…, How We Set Up Our Test, To prepare for this test, we asked participants to hold off on checking and opening any emails until an hour or two before we planned to meet. In this guest post, usability expert Jenn Downs (who pioneered user research and usability testing for MailChimp as well as created a multi-platform testing process for their in-house products) explains how you can effectively test your emails on mobile devices., As researchers, you know you have to test your websites for usability and your workflows for clarity, but, have you ever thought about testing your marketing emails, ? Sure, you may currently test the design and code of a marketing email in multiple email clients before sending to your subscribers, but have you ever actually watched someone read your marketing emails? It’s really fascinating to dig into!, Know Your User Demographic, The first thing you want to find out about your marketing emails is – do you have a high mobile readership? It’s reported that 43% of opens happen on mobile devices, so don’t be surprised if you do! We’re seeing such great open rates on mobile that we decided to do some testing specifically on mobile emails. Castration or sterilisation can help combat/prevent spraying as well. If so, give your cat some extra attention and provide it with a safe living environment. Do you have a new housemate? This may be another cat, a baby or a new partner. It is better to find out why your cat is spraying. Punishment usually doesn’t work: it will only make your cat aggressive or anxious, it will lose faith in you and the spraying behaviour will intensify. Once you’ve determined whether your cat is peeing or spraying, proceed to treatment. Spraying is often done standing up and targeted, with a vibrating tail, preferably against a vertical surface. It will often choose the same spot to do this. It will sit down and really deposit a pool of urine on the floor. You can recognise peeing by the cat’s posture. Because both the difference between the two and solutions to the behaviour vary greatly. It is important to know whether your cat has been peeing or spraying in the house. It is a misconception that only male cats can exhibit spraying behaviour. As a result, spraying is a much more frequent problem when cats share a home with other cats or when a lot of other cats are in the area. The cat spreads its scent for other cats to know that this is its personal living space where peers are not welcome. One reason to spray is to demarcate its territory. By spraying, they deposit small amounts of urine on vertical surfaces: especially doors, walls and windows are likely victims. When spraying, a cat’s tail will stand up straight. Spraying is not the same as peeing outside the litter box. Cats may exhibit indoor peeing or spraying behaviour for various reasons. It spreads a nasty scent and it doesn’t exactly contribute to the cleanliness of your home. It is far from pleasant when a cat makes a habit of peeing or spraying indoors. This is a great way to let them know that they will be just fine when they walk through the “big school” doors in the coming months! If your little grad is anything like my daughter, you can’t go wrong with a personalized sequin pillow…no matter what the occasion!īooks make GREAT gifts and can be used over and over again! Prepare your Pre-school or Kindergarten graduate with these fun books, The Night Before Kindergarten or The Night Before First Grade, to let them know how the next step in their journey will be.Ĭhildren this age are always so excited for the next step. How adorable! This kindergarten charm bracelet is the perfect girly gift for your little girl moving on with her academic career.įeaturing lead free pewter charms of a school bus, box of crayons, backpack and a book this is a bracelet to celebrate the next big milestone in her life. They are made with dozens of different types of candy (unless you would like one in particular) and can be personalized with any colors and badges you would like. Umm…so I don’t know many kids who would LOVE one of these! How fun are these Candy Leis for kindergarten graduation gifts?! It’s time to find perfect graduation present ideas! These little ones may be young, but their accomplishment is still larger than life in their eyes! Instead of money in a card, give a gift they will talk about forever! And don’t fret, we have you covered from Kindergarten to College with some super fun and original graduation gift ideas! Preschool and Kindergarten Graduation Gift Ideas If someone in your life is reaching that important milestone, now is the time to think about extra special graduation gift ideas. What are Good Ideas for Graduation Gifts? Whether you are looking for kindergarten graduation gifts or something for a young adult fresh out of college, you’ll find some great gift ideas below □ Graduation season is here and before you know it, you’re frantically searching for graduation gift ideas and find yourself settling for the same old money-in-a-card gift since you ran out of time! Need a gift for an extra special graduate in your life? Here are some super fun and unique graduation gift ideas for kindergarten through college! You’ll find clever ways to give money gifts, what to include in gift baskets, books perfect for any stage of your grad’s journey, and even a few DIY graduation gifts. You may also have to pay a hazardous waste disposal fee, which ranges from $35 to $75 or more, depending on the facility. A single 15-gallon poly-bag, designed for asbestos disposal, will hold approximately 20 square feet of demolished floor tile and associated debris. You’ll pay $3 to $5 per asbestos disposal bag, which is recommended for safe disposal. The safest removal option is to have an asbestos remediation contractor remove the old tiles at a cost of between $6 and $10 per square foot, depending on where you live, the condition of the tiles, and whether local regulations require extra steps to protect the rest of the house.ĭIY removal is cheaper because no labor costs are involved. While some states and communities prohibit the removal of asbestos flooring, many areas do permit homeowners to do so. Aside from that, some homeowners simply aren’t comfortable having asbestos tiles remain even if they pose no health risk. The only instances where you can’t leave asbestos floor tiles in place is if you intend to refinish the wood flooring beneath or otherwise disturb the tile during a remodel. RELATED: 9 Places Asbestos May (Still!) Be Lurking in Your Home REMOVAL OPTIONS This will give the buyers a head’s up so they don’t start tearing out the tiles should they wish to install new flooring. Note: If you install new flooring over the tiles, be sure to notify your real estate agent when you sell your home. Even ceramic, slate, and stone tiles can be installed on top, as long as a fiber-cement backer is installed first. New vinyl, laminate flooring, hardwood, engineered floating flooring, and carpeting can all be successfully installed over asbestos tiles. The old tiles are relatively thin, around 1/8-inch thick, so installing new flooring on top will not appreciably raise the height of the floor. One of the best ways to deal with asbestos tile is to leave it in place and cover it with new flooring. This type of adhesive was asphalt-based and most likely contains asbestos, whether or not the tiles themselves contain asbestos. Black mastic, also known as cutback adhesive, was commonly used to glue flooring tiles down. Some of the flooring tiles have come off and you see thick black adhesive underneath.Over time, asphalt-which was a main ingredient in asbestos tiles-can degrade and cause the tiles to look grimy or discolored in spots. The most popular size was 9-inch by 9-inch, but the two larger sizes were also installed in many homes.
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