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Buildbox free assets5/8/2023 The no-code movement opens up the door for the rest of the 99.8% who want to create. That means roughly 0.2% of the population can actually create a game if they desire. Right now, there are only about 18.5 million people who are developers in the world. No-code is building games without knowledge of coding or scripting. What is the "no-code" movement, and why do you think it's important to the games industry? We started playing around with ideas on how to build games more like Powerpoint, and by 2014 came up with the first prototype of Buildbox. I downloaded the no-code software that was available at the time, and found it still required some understanding of programming or scripting. Games can be built in software like Buildbox in weeks instead of months or even years. After we made a few games, I wanted to try and create my own. I was not a programmer, and would come up with ideas that he would build. Trey Smith: Back in 2012, I was making mobile games with a developer named Nik Rudenko. : How did Buildbox get started as a company? To find out more about the decision to make its popular, easy-to-use engine available for free, we spoke to Buildbox co-founder Trey Smith about the new features added to Buildbox, and why now is the time for a free edition of the software. Hypercasual sensation Color Switch was originally built in Buildbox by a complete novice, before going on to be an unprecedented hit and arguably setting off a huge trend in mobile games.īut now, Buildbox is going one step further and ensuring that literally everyone can start using its engine with the release of Buildbox Free, a fully-featured edition of its package available for the low, low price of absolutely nothing. The tools developer has been working tirelessly to create its own development engine that allows anybody to quickly make a game without needing to spend years learning how to code. If you've ever been interested in codeless game development, you'll have no doubt heard of Buildbox.
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Tangerine travels5/8/2023 Look up common scams - In many places around the world, there are some common scams you should look out for. Don't forget to always cover the keypad when entering your PIN. You'll want to avoid individual machines, which may not be as secure or may charge you a higher exchange rate. You can also check with VISA and Mastercard for their partner ABMs. Watch out for suspicious ABMs - Speak with your bank about any partner ABM networks that you can use while travelling. Never carry both of your credit cards in your wallet at the same time. Keep that secondary card somewhere secure, such as in your hotel safe. However, if your credit card is issued by a different provider, it's still a good idea to let them know that you'll be away so your cards don't get blocked.īring an extra credit card - It's always a smart move to bring another credit card just in case your main one gets lost or stolen. Inform your debit and credit card providers - Thanks to increased security measures with debit and credit cards, the major banks no longer require you to alert them of your travel plans. Email this information to someone you trust and yourself so you have everything available in case of an emergency. Make copies of your documents - You'll want to write down or take photos of all your important documents, including your passport, travel itinerary, insurance policies, and the contact numbers for your debit and credit card providers. If you're not covered, you can purchase your own policy which is usually reasonably priced. Fortunately many employers and credit card providers offer a comprehensive package as a standard benefit, but you'll want to read the details of the policy. Get travel insurance - The cost of medical attention outside Canada can be expensive, so never travel out of country without having a travel medical policy in place. There's no need to carry non-essential cards, or items such as your Social Insurance Number card or birth certificate. I suggest just one credit card, your debit card, a single piece of ID, and a little bit of cash. Remember, if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.Įmpty your wallet - When travelling, it's best to keep the contents of your wallet to a minimum. It's recommended to only book with reputable sites or through a professional travel agent. Be cautious of any calls or websites offering free or deeply discounted travel deals. Things to Do Before You Take Offīeware of deals - Some travel scams happen before you even depart. Follow these tips and your money will be better protected wherever you travel to. There's no worse feeling than having your finances compromised when you're away from home. However, tourists can be easy targets for thieves and pickpockets. There's nothing more exciting than exploring somewhere new.
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Twitch icon5/8/2023 It launched officially in public beta on June 6, 2011. In June 2011, : 40 the company decided to spin off the gaming content as TwitchTV, inspired by the term twitch gameplay. The gaming category grew especially fast, and became the most popular content on the site. When was launched in 2007 by Justin Kan and Emmett Shear, the site was divided into several content categories. History Founding and initial growth (2007–2013) As of May 2018, Twitch had over 27,000 partner channels. As of February 2020, it had 3 million broadcasters monthly and 15 million daily active users, with 1.4 million average concurrent users. In 2017, Twitch remained the leading live streaming video service for video games in the US, and had an advantage over YouTube Gaming, which shut down its standalone app in May 2019. Twitch acquired Curse LLC in 2016, an operator of online video gaming communities and introduced means to purchase games through links on streams along with a program allowing streamers to receive commissions on the sales of games that they play.īy 2015, Twitch had more than 100 million viewers per month. That month, the service was acquired by Amazon for US$970 million, which later led to the introduction of synergies with the company's subscription service Amazon Prime. At the same time, 's parent company was re-branded as Twitch Interactive to represent the shift in focus – was shut down in August 2014. In October 2013, the website had 45 million unique viewers, and by February 2014, it was considered the fourth-largest source of peak Internet traffic in the United States. The popularity of Twitch eclipsed that of its general-interest counterpart. The games shown on Twitch's current homepage are listed according to audience preference and include genres such as real-time strategy games (RTS), fighting games, racing games, and first-person shooters. Content on the site can be viewed either live or via video on demand. It was introduced in June 2011 as a spin-off of the general-interest streaming platform. Twitch is operated by Twitch Interactive, a subsidiary of, Inc. Twitch is an American video live streaming service that focuses on video game live streaming, including broadcasts of esports competitions, in addition to offering music broadcasts, creative content, and " in real life" streams.
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Decode paramore5/8/2023 So A knows everything about B and knows the secret about B even if it kills their relationship in the heart. So A just confronts B about everything and knows itll kill him/her in the inside and just shares a little to B about him/her self. So B thinks he/she has A figured out after B realizes that A does know whats up but B really doesnt have A figured out b just think he/she does. Now that A has figured out B A still cares for be but wonders how did it come to this and why didint B openly tell A the secrets B kept from A. B fails and now "secretly" admits the tuths by avoiding the signs and clues he/she gave to A. So now A openly "tests" B to see how their relationship really is with each other. She can now read what type of person B is and is wondering if B even knows what type of person he/she is because B wont admit to the questions that A asked. A is now wondering how is that some one he/she once knew is trying to play games with her/him. So A trys to dig in deeper by questioning B and A can tell that B will do anything to keep from spilling the secrets to A. And A knows it and its making him/her mad at B. One ( A ) is trying to help the other out ( B ) and A is being playing and/or being two faced by B ( her/his boy/girl friend or just friend) B is trying to keep secrets from A, who is trying to help and A can read the B, knowing that B is trying to keep a little of ( his/her ) identity and/or secrets away from A. Harry Potter is still #1 in my heart! Reason:Ī love song and this is how i see it for couples and/or relationships between friends: The last lines speak of the hope that the love will grow. They thought they had the other all figured out but now they are in completely new territory. The chorus basically tells of the pre-conceived notions that they had of eachother. "My thoughts you can't decode" Edward is unable to read Bella's mind.īoth Bella and Edward are scared of this newfound love and the consequences that may follow. She doesn't know that he is a vampire yet, this is still at the beginning, confusing stages of their relationship. The second verse is Bella's point of view and what she is feeling.īella knows that there is something that Edward is hiding. He's upset that she almost made him lose control and all these feelings are new to him. The first verse is Edward'sĮdward is scared and confused as to why he can't read Bella's mind. This song is AMAZING! I think it was especially made for Twilight and that being the case I think that the song is from Bella's AND Edward's point of view.
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If you get a exception when attempting to run sdkmanager, use OpenJDK 8's JRE temporarily, by installing the package jre8-openjdk and switching the Java environment.If you choose to directly install SDK packages from upstream, install the AUR packages of the AUR dummy column to pull in the required dependencies.Otherwise you will get error: target not found: lib32-* error messages. Since the Android SDK contains 32-bit binaries, you must enable the multilib repository.The android-tools package provides adb, #fastboot, e2fsdroid and mke2fs.android from the SDK Platform-Tools along with mkbootimg and ext2simg. Some Android SDK packages are also available as AUR packages, they generally install to /opt/android-sdk/.Īndroid-sdk-cmdline-tools-latest-dummy AURĪpkanalyzer, avdmanager, lint, retrace, screenshot2, sdkmanagerĪapt, aapt2, aidl, apksigner, bcc_compat, d8, dexdump, dx, lld, llvm-rs-cc, mainDexClases, split-select, zipalignĪdb, dmtracedump, e2fsdroid, etc1tool, #fastboot, hprof-conv, make_f2fs, make_f2fs_casefold, mke2fs, sload_f2fs, sqlite3, systrace To build apps from the command-line (using e.g./gradlew assembleDebug) set the ANDROID_HOME environment variable to your SDK location.Īndroid SDK packages can be installed directly from upstream using #Android Studio's SDK Manager or the sdkmanager command line tool (part of the Android SDK Tools). The Android Studio Setup Wizard installs the required #SDK packages and places the SDK by default in ~/Android/Sdk. If Android Studio shows up as a blank window try exporting _JAVA_AWT_WM_NONREPARENTING=1, see issue #57675.Make sure you properly set the Java environment otherwise android-studio will not start.To reset Android Studio, this directory can be removed. You can install it with the android-studio AUR package.Īndroid Studio creates a. It provides integrated Android developer tools for development and debugging. Android StudioĪndroid Studio is the official Android development environment based on IntelliJ IDEA. The officially supported way to build Android apps is to use #Android Studio. qrcp AUR – transfer files over wifi from your computer to your mobile device by scanning a QR code.sendanywhere AUR – cross-platform file sharing.client or server for protocols that can be used to transfer files (eg.Arch Linux software with Android counterparts.special USB sticks / regular USB stick with adapter.Media Transfer Protocol for modern Android devices.a2ln AUR – provides notification synchronization over LAN featuring authentication, encryption and more.KDE Connect ( kdeconnect) – integrates your Android device with the KDE or Gnome desktop (featuring synced notifications & clipboard, multimedia control, and file/URL sharing).There are various applications to transfer files, synchronize notifications and more.
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Solitaire tripeaks5/8/2023 It can be accessed through the App Store and Google Play. Enjoy a well-deserved vacation and the beach in this cool new card game Try to remove all the cards from the playing field by. Undersea Solitaire Tripeaks is now available for users worldwide in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Portuguese. Thousands of town customization options: Players can rebuild Rocky Bottom just the way they want.Epic Challenges Every Day of the Week: Undersea Solitaire Tripeaks features a host of special Solitaire events, daily missions, and much more.600+ exciting story quests: Players will work alongside a diverse cast of characters to help grow Rocky Bottom into a bustling place with a circus, amphitheater, theme park, and more.The most ‘blockers’ and ‘boosters’ of any solitaire game: Undersea Solitaire Tripeaks has 15+ unique blockers and 6 boosters to offer players endless challenges.Undersea Solitaire Tripeaks features 30+ animated 3D characters and over 2000 intricately designed levels with a variety of gameplay mechanics to keep players engaged and entertained. “This is why we focused on building the first game to blend Solitaire mechanics, a narrative-driven metagame, and town customization gameplay to give players a new challenge unlike anything they have seen before in this genre!” Tripeaks is similar to Golf Solitaire, in which you also have to select cards that are one rank higher or lower, although the tableau has a different layout. “Plarium has been developing narrative-driven games in the strategy and RPG genres for many years, and we see a strong demand from our casual audiences for the same type of experience,” said Oleg Yakovlev, game producer at Plarium. Turn over the cards that are facing down. Players must earn gems through their sweet solitaire skills to help Alfred the Crab and his fishy friends rebuild the town and make it bigger than ever before! Along the journey, players will uncover ancient artifacts, host fashion shows, welcome new residents, solve crimes, and much more. Solitaire Story - TriPeaks is a card game in which you have to remove cards from the table by counting up or down. The game takes place in the typically idyllic undersea town of Rocky Bottom which has been blown to pieces by a nasty whirlpool. This story-driven game offers the excitement of Solitaire Tripeaks immersed in an engrossing narrative blended with item collection and town-designing features. TEL AVIV, ISRAEL – Ap– Plarium, a leading developer of mobile, social, and web-based games with more than 290 million players worldwide, is proud to announce the launch of its latest genre-defining casual adventure title, Undersea Solitaire Tripeaks, on Android and iOS. First-To-Market Game that fuses Solitaire with a Narrative-Driven Adventure Why do 10 million users love this solitaire game Solitaire TriPeaks Journey is as satisfying as it is challenging, combining traditional Klondike card games.
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Amphetamine effects5/8/2023 Rojas: If the child has taken a different medication in the past and tolerated it, it should be okay to switch. Should children switch to a different ADHD medication? Also, the pharmacies themselves don’t know what their stock will be tomorrow for these drugs in shortage because manufacturers don’t tell them. Be aware, though, that pharmacies may be reluctant to give out information about supply over the phone because these substances are prone to abuse. Romani: Parents can try calling around to different pharmacies because supply varies place by place. If your clinician is not offering to do these things for you – ask them to do it. This can mean some back-and-forth between clinician and pharmacy. Since these are controlled substances, the pharmacy needs a script for the precise drug and dosage. They may be able to prescribe a brand-name version if your child normally takes a generic, or a different dosage level. Rojas: First of all, let your child’s clinician know. What should parents do if their pharmacy is out of their child’s meds? Meanwhile, the Drug Enforcement Agency, which controls the supply of Schedule II drugs, hasn’t increased manufacturing quotas. Rojas: It has to do with supply chain issues and a spike in demand from adults, especially during COVID-19 when ADHD symptoms got worse for many and the drug could be prescribed online for the first time. Pediatric nurse with UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital What’s the cause of the shortage? Developmental-behavioral pediatrician at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco who specializes in ADHD.
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Cleanmydrive for mac5/8/2023 S.M.A.R.T helps you get a basic idea of the health of your Mac drive. SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) is an internal monitoring system that is included in almost all Mac hard drives (HDDs and SSDs). Status with the built-in Disk Utility on macOS. The first handy thing you can do is check the S.M.A.R.T. So, we’ve added a “Best for” note under each app, hopefully, this helps get the right app for you. Kind Tip: We understand that your time is precious and it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to install all the 6 apps we recommend below. Today, we’re going to show you six great tools to check Mac hard drive health, from speed test, disk verifying/monitoring/repairing, bad sector checking, we cover them all. This is usually optional, but we recommend you do so just in case. It may sound simple, but it takes time to well execute the two little tasks.įor data backup, we recommend Time Machine (the built-in app already exists on your Mac), and if you can, use a Mac drive clone software as a secondary backup solution. #1: Check the drive health, and #2: backup the data on a regular basis. Is there anything we can do to extend a hard drive’s life? Plenty of.īut, you never know when your Mac drive is going to fail or crash…and if that does happen, it’s a disaster for all the files you’ve saved on that drive. It doesn’t matter whether your Mac is with a spinning hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid-state drive ( SSD).ĭata shows that 22% of hard drives fail in their first four years. Hard drives fail, and they eventually will.
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Pixel gun 3d pc download 20195/8/2023 However, even for veteran players that’s a daunting task. And the premise is simple, to survive as long as you can and outwit 99 other players. But it incorporated the battle royale genre to it which is unprecedented! Tips for Playing Pixel Gun 3Dīattle Royale games have come a long way since the very first ones. In terms of its graphics, it looks like just a copycat of Minecraft. So, if you’re thinking that this game is bad because of its graphics alone, then you’re going to be wrong. But that’s because it strives to be different! It has an 8-bit pixel graphics but it’s well-designed and has a modern touch to it. Stunning 3D Graphics – The graphics in this game isn’t the same as its competitors such as Fortnite and PUBG. This means that there are infinite ways for you to eliminate your enemy and come out victorious!Ĭostumes and pets – This game also allows you to have over 180 uniquely designed costumes! Dress as a pirate, a superhero or even a zombie to scare your opponents into oblivion! Aside from that, you can also own pets! You can get pets such as cats, dogs and even unicorns! Did we mention you can also have a T-Rex dinosaur? The weapons are also not to be missed as you get over 200 different weapons. Speaking of which the last mode is the only mode you can play offline! How cool is that?Ĭool items – This game excels in everything especially the weapons and the gadgets! Yes, there are gadgets such as jetpacks, energy shields and others. To give you an overview, some maps are called Space Arena, Sniper Forts, Nuclear City and more.ĭifferent game modes – If you think this is just a simple battle royale game, you’re wrong! This game also offers different modes aside from battle royale such as Deathmatch, Co-op Survival, Campaign and Zombie Apocalypse. Also, you’ll feel like you’re on Minecraft but at the same time Fortnite – which is a unique gaming experience. This means that you won’t get bored for a while as each map is meticulously designed and revolves around a central theme. Multitude of maps – In order to give a variety, Pixel Gun 3D offers over 30 maps for you to enjoy. Pretty standard, right? Lastly, you can swipe the screen to the direction you want if you want to change the view. Then, you get the buttons for firing, reloading, jumping, and emoticons. You have a virtual joystick touch button to control your player on the left side of the screen. Having said that, here are the features of Pixel Gun 3D:Ĭontrols – In this game, the controls are fairly easy and self-explanatory like most games. You can’t just dismiss a game as copycat just because it has the same genre with the most popular ones. Stick around to know more! Features of Pixel Gun 3DĮven though this game revolves around the typical battle royale theme, there are tons of features this game offers and excels in. Also, there are tons of other things that this game has that you haven’t seen before. The only difference is that while other battle royale games are offering realistic gameplays, this appeals more to Minecraft lovers.īut if you’re looking for a new way to play the mainstream battle royale genre, this game is actually your best bet! It’s got interesting gameplay and other features that you can’t get from other games. Then, it’s down to you to collect resources and survive in this harsh environment. A match consists of 100 players battling it out on an island after dropping off a plane. But is it worth your time? Let’s find out! Pixel Gun 3D GameplayĪside from the graphics, the gameplay is just like most battle royale games out there. This gives it a rather unique look than just plain copying other survival games out there. A cross between Minecraft and most battle royale games. But what about in the mobile gaming industry? Are there battle royale games out there that can compete? After all, these two are the most popular battle royale games right now. When you think of battle royale games, you’d immediately think of Fortnite and PUBG.
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Image viewer tagspaces5/8/2023 Such a ranking approach rarely considers explicit dependency among the recommended items. Like search, a recommendation task accepts an input query or cue and provides desirable items, often based on a ranking function. In addition, our model can achieve not only higher accuracy but also higher diversity and lower computational overhead. For example, we achieve 10.7/9.6/12.7/9.0% gains in terms of / / / metrics for mashup tagging, respectively. Comprehensive experiments on the real-world dataset demonstrate the effectiveness of CAMT when compared with many state-of-the-art baselines. Finally, a multi-head attention mechanism is exploited to discriminate the importance of neighbors adaptively. Specifically, we explicitly model the high-order connectivity with two-graph evolution patterns (including the mashup-API-tag graph and the mashup-API-word graph) based on a graph neural network, and recursively propagating embeddings from neighbors of the target node to update its representation. To address the above limitations, in this paper, we propose a Context-Aware method to learn invocations patterns and descriptions for Mashup Tagging, named CAMT. Most of the existing mashup tagging methods are limited in several critical aspects such as the lack of explicit modeling for high-order connectivity, the neglect of discriminating the different importance of neighbors related to mashups adaptively, and achieving less desirable performance. Consequently, mashup tagging has become an emerging task that is essential for managing and retrieving enormous service resources. With the growing prosperity of the Web service economy, more and more mashups have been developed that combine multiple Web APIs to achieve more powerful functionalities to accommodate complex business requirements. |