![]() ![]() These are the files you override when creating a mod. This folder contains the game's non-map related script files. This is a core game file and should not be overwritten. This folder contains the GUI artwork and skins zip file. Any changes should be in the modification or map files. As such, this is a core game file and should not be overwritten. However, random events also will use images from this zip file. Most images in this zip are called by the turn events file. The pictures are used by the in-game web browser when viewing newspaper webpages. These pictures are copied to the installpath/GearCity/sites/SaveGameName at the start of a new game. This folder contains the newspaper images zip file. Any changes should be in the modification file. This folder contains the music for GearCity. Any naming conflicts will default to the Mod Files artwork. The game will still load these core files even if they are not used. Mod files may implement their own artwork in these categories and not have to use any artwork in the Models folder. These files are core game files and can not be overridden by Mod files. This folder contains Artwork zip files in 3 separate subfolders for Accessories, Vehicles, and States (Rooms in GearCity). ![]() For more Information: Installing Mod, Mod Files, and Making A Mod. A mod can override most externally coded data in the game. You simply place the folder containing your mod files into the Mods folder. Mods are shipped in folders bearing the name of the mod. More Information: Installing Maps, Map Files, and Making A Map. The game will then check each folder in the Maps folder for loadable maps. You simply place the folder containing your map files into the Maps folder. Map Files are shipped in folders bearing the name of the map. Thus any modifications should be done in the mod files. The zip is a core game file as some textures in here are hardcoded in the game (removing those files will cause the game to crash). This file contains 2d DDS textures for player logos, splash artwork, and company(VENT) artwork in the game. This folder contains the Logos Artwork zip file. If you do attempt to modify these files, please note that every existing widget name must be present or the game will crash upon trying to load the GUI. Attempting to mod these files may crash the game or make the game unplayable. These are considered core game files and can not be modded. These are handwritten files for the game GUI. This folder contains QuickGUI (Ogre3D) sheet files. In the future we may support font modding via the modding files. As such any modifications to the font files should be made to the core files. Currently fonts are not moddable with Mod files. ![]() This folder contains the artwork zip for city/territory flag 2d dds texture files. This folder contains the artwork zip file for the sub components and vehicle types 2d (blueprint) dds files. This folder contains the artwork zip file for the City Information Window. If you download a translation from the Localization Editor you will save them to this folder. This folder stores the translation xml files. They should not be edited, removed, or touched. Files not located in the sub-folders are the source files for the reports. These sub-folders also contain newspaper images and any other web-based file. Reports are saved inside sub folders named after the save game. This folder contains reports specific to your save games. The player's saved slider positions xml files go in this folder. This functionality is only supported in the Windows build. This folder contains screenshots you take from in the game. This folder contains several settings files, including lock files for warnings of initial selections. These files compress well and are viewable with an SQLite viewer. ![]()
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![]() No one has yet “chimed in” yet in the comments with PC meditation software, though I’m guessing there must be dozens of great applications.Uninstall Zen Timer Guides – How to Remove Zen Timer for Mac ![]() (Feel free to post a comment with suggestions, PC users!) But a friend of mine on Facebook did bring to my attention some other computer-related meditation aids. Go to this link, below, and you’ll find a page where you can set up a schedule of bells to bring you back to mindfulness: The first doesn’t even require special software! It’s a page at a great dharma website called the Washington Mindfulness Community. The next link from my friend is to a great review at iLounge, a terrific all-things iPod, iPhone, or iPad related website. IPhone Gems: Sixteen Zen, Relaxation, and Meditation Apps Meditation Timer aims at the heart of this problem and solves it by blocking out everything your phone could throw at you for a specific time. These last links are to iTunes and are meditation-related apps for iPhone, iPod Touch, and the new iPad: Develop mental concentration Telesense brings an. Thanks again to my Facebook friend for the suggestions and inspiration to share these resources with others.Whilst meditating, it is important to keep a tab on time so that users know when to stop. Since the eyes are closed during the process, the best way to do it is to use a timer. Though alarm clocks can help, the sudden jarring sound can disturb the tranquility of the mind which is in meditation. Therefore, the Free Meditation Timer is an ideal choice for all such purposes. It allows users to time the process and come out of it with soothing bell sounds. They may opt for silent meditation or one accompanied with music. Whatever be the choice, this tool ensures that all the requirements are met. All those users who are constantly on the move will find this to be quite a handy tool. It is very simple in design and can be used by anyone without any hitches. Apps of the Year Winner - TIME magazine and Womens Health. Being a very light weight tool, it does not eat up the disk space either. More time is spent meditating on Insight Timer than all other meditation apps. Happiest App in the World - Tristan Harris. The software can be downloaded onto any device that runs on Windows OS and is absolutely free of cost. The interface of the Free Meditation Timer is quite straight forward without any clutter. Once it is initiated, all that the users need to do is to select the time in the duration box and start the process. The music can also be chosen as per their choice. The quality of the audio files is impressive and helps the mind calm down even faster. At the end of this duration, there will be a gong tone with the help of which users can be aware of the time.įor those who prefer to do it without any music, they can just start the timer. ![]() It’s simple and straightforward which I appreciate. The guided meditation in this episode is a time set aside to experience God in a way that reintegrates your mind, heart, and body connection and replaces stress and anxiety and worry and insecurity with the peace and joy and assurance of God’s love and promises for you in Christ. The Free Meditation Timer is ideal for anyone who is looking for an effective and functional tool. The only issue is that setting a custom time for meditation does not work. The functionality seems to not be there although there is an option for custom. This locks meditation and to 10 minute increments. ![]() ![]() ![]() You can save time on prepping some ingredients with vegetables such as baby corn cobs and bean sprouts already perfectly sized to cook with and while typically served with rice you can feel free to skip it because Chop Suey is delicious and hearty enough to enjoy alone. ![]() One of the best features about this Chinese recipe is how fast and easy it is to prepare and can use as little as one pot or pan. Add the chicken, chilli paste, tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar, soya sauce, and chicken stock. However, common combinations include meats such as pork, chicken or fish and vegetables like pak choi, mushrooms, bean sprouts and more! And while there generally aren’t any rules, Chinese cooking wine also known as Shaoxing Wine is an essential non-negotiable ingredient when it comes to preparing the Chop Suey cooking sauce. Heat the oil and stir fry the vegetables. Allow the water to return to a low boil, then turn down the heat and let the water simmer for about four minutes. Baby corn, bell pepper, and even a second type of cabbage like bok choy are all great choices. To bulk up the dish, I would add several different vegetables. Simply omit the chicken, add in more veggies and make a few changes to the sauce. Since this recipe is technically of Western influence and origin, there aren’t any specific rules for cooking methods or which meat and vegetables can be used in Chop Suey. Heat a medium pot of water, and when the water boils, add the shoulder and heart. Chop Suey is a stir fry and lends itself to being a great vegetarian meal. The latter becomes more convincing when you discover that Chop Suey is a dish that stir-fries a loose selection of meat and vegetables in a rich in taste but light in colour sauce to be served with rice. Some claim the dish was created by a chef in New York who wanted to create a Chinese recipe that was more palatable to American taste buds, while others believe the dish was inspired by a Cantonese dish called ‘Tsap Seui’ which can be translated as “miscellaneous leftovers”. Chop Suey is a Chinese American recipe with various rumours circulating about the origins of its invention. Ingredients 1 tablespoon garlic-flavoured oil 1 red capsicum, diced or sliced 2 medium carrots, cut into slices head broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What causes the Moon Phases?Īs mentioned above, the moon goes through a cycle of phases each month as it orbits Earth and each phase is dependent on the moon’s position in relation to the Sun. The near side of the Moon as seen from Earth. The amount of near side that is seen, depends on the amount of available sunlight. This orbit has been affected by the Earth’s gravitational pull which has helped to slow the moon’s orbit causing the moon and Earth to be synchronized.ĭue to this synchronization, we only ever see the ‘near side’ of the moon from Earth, which is only half of the lunar total surface. It takes the moon the same amount of time to orbit the Earth as it does to complete a full rotation on its axis (i.e. It may help to know a little about the moon’s orbit to understand what is happening during each of the moon phases. This widget was provided by, a website that includes many astronomy tools including a night sky guide and an interactive planetarium. You can also use the following tool to see the current moon phase for today’s date. This will tell you the current moon cycle for today’s date. To find out what the current moon phase is from your location, you can use Today’s Moon Phase from Moon Giant. In the Southern Hemisphere, the opposite sides appear to wax or wane. The above information is per the Northern Hemisphere. The moon phase shows the illuminated portion of the moon that is being lit by the Sun.Ī total of eight moon phases | Time and date The moon goes through a cycle of phases each month which changes our view of the moon based on its position in relation to Earth and the sun. ![]() ![]() ![]() How to donate: Donations can be dropped off at your local Goodwill stores and donation centers, which you can locate here. They also take other household items such as books, furniture, appliances and more. Anything they can't sell, Goodwill will forward to recycling organizations that will help the items avoid the landfill.Īccepted donations: Goodwill accepts all new and gently used clothing, including shoes and accessories. Revenue from the stores goes directly toward helping individuals find employment and grow their careers by providing them with job training, placement services and other community-based programs. The non-profit is funded by a massive network of retail thrift stores across the country. ![]() Goodwill is one of the most well-known places to donate used clothes (and tons of other things too!). If you have more than five bras to donate (or you can't find any drop-off locations near you), you can ship the bras directly to the organization in Indiana. You can only donate up to five bras at a time. How to donate:Fill out the donation form on the Free the Girls' website, then drop off donations at a nearby drop-off location. Find more detailed donation guidelines here. The organization gives all donated bras to women who have escaped human trafficking the women then have the opportunity to sell the bras in second-hand markets in their communities and earn an income that can support themselves and their families.Īccepted donations: Free the Girls accepts new and gently-used bras of all styles that are in good condition. Free the Girlsĭon't throw away your old bras! 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If your closet is overflowing with professional clothing, consider donating some pieces to Dress for Success, a non-profit that empowers low-income women by providing them with work-appropriate attire as they seek and maintain employment. How to donate: You can make a donation at a GreenDrop drop-off center in your area, or by scheduling an at-home pick-up. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to playĪccepted donations: GreenDrop accepts all gently used clothes that are in decent and usable condition. ![]() ![]() ![]() You won't find a better written, more practical book on the subject." - Kenneth Harney, nationally-syndicated real estate columnist, The Washington Post Writers Group "Not just theory - great advice in plain English for all rental property owners and managers." - Arthur B. Praise for Property Management For Dummies "Robert Griswold is the guru of smart property management. ![]() "Whether you have one rental or hundreds, this is a book to keep close by." Dave Liniger, Chairman of the Board, RE/MAX International, Inc. ![]() "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. In this book, you'll find proven strategies to make rental property ownership and management not only profitable but pleasant as well. While many of life's lessons can be uncovered by trial and error, property management shouldn't be one of them – the mistakes are too costly and the legal ramifications too severe.
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Also, in that e-mail you will find the credentials for TMS Store, where you can download the full version of the plugin. Once you purchase our products, you can download the ZIP file from our TMS Store or from the email that you received when you made the purchase (some hosting providers treat it as Spam, so please check your Spam folder as well). ![]() Regardless of your previous experiences with WordPress plugins, you aren’t likely to have any problems if you follow these simple steps: The installation process for our plugins and add-ons is simple and straightforward, and shouldn’t cause you any trouble. Detailed instructions for plugin installation through WordPress, and through FTP. ![]() ![]() For this reason, airplane cabins, which would otherwise experience low air pressure at cruising heights, are artificially pressurized. The decrease in atmospheric pressure can cause psychological and physical discomfort for people and animals, or even death. Considerable changes in the atmospheric pressure cause discomfort for people and animals. Atmospheric pressure affects weather and temperature. It usually refers to the weight of the column of atmospheric air above the unit surface area. Atmospheric PressureĪtmospheric or air pressure is the pressure of air in a given environment. Measuring devices often show gauge pressure, although absolute pressure sensors are also in use. This is known as gauge pressure, and it is the pressure measured when determining the air pressure in car tires. ![]() In some cases, pressure of gases is measured as the difference between the total or absolute pressure and the atmospheric pressure. The SI unit for pressure is the pascal, which is a newton per square meter. ![]() If, on the other hand, you use a blunt knife, you will not be able to cut through because the area is greater and the pressure is lower as a result. The area where the force is applied is small, so the pressure is high enough to cut through the object. For example, if you try pushing a sharp knife down through a carrot or a tomato, you will cut it. You will probably agree that it is less scary to be stepped on by someone wearing running shoes than by someone wearing stilettos. ![]() If the same force is applied to two areas, a smaller and a larger one, the pressure would be greater for the smaller area. Pressure is defined as force per unit of area. ![]() ![]() Another emerging term is “Building Enclosure”. It serves as the outer shell to help maintain the indoor environment (together with the mechanical conditioning systems) to facilitate its climate control, not only in terms of temperature but also in moisture and air movements. The building envelope is the physical assembly between the interior and the exterior environments of a building or other structure. What is a Building Envelope (Exterior Enclosure) or Building Science Consultant and why should I be more diligent about its design and construction? The building enclosure consists of the ground floor system, foundation walls, above-grade wall systems, windows/doors (openings), decks over-conditioned or occupied space, soffits/ceilings below occupied space, and roofs. The term building enclosure is sometimes referred to as the building envelope, largely because it is considered both more general and more precise. Other industry terms, such as an environmental separator, can be used to describe a portion of the enclosure, which can also be a separator between two different interior environments. The building envelope, in many cases, may also be the thermal envelope, but not in every situation. Any part of a building that physically separates the exterior environment from the interior environment is called the building enclosure or building envelope. For decades, most of the focus was on the roof of a building for the primary purpose of keeping the rain out. The building envelope or enclosure consists of six (6) faces of any building. ![]() What is the Building Envelope or Building Enclosure?įirst, let’s define what the building enclosure is. ![]() ![]() ![]() But if you’re looking for something unique, special, vintage or just plain hard to find, Video Games New York is the store for you. Video Games New YorkĪnyone can buy current video games at stores like Walmart or Best Buy. It’s the kind of place that geeks of all types converge when they’re in town. New shops started popping up in other parts of the UK and eventually in New York City, with two distinct groups of stores operating under the same name.įorbidden Planet NYC has an incredible stock of graphic novels and comic books to browse, not to mention a massive selection of toys, games, collectibles and statues. The first Forbidden Plant location opened its doors in London, England in 1978. It’s an ominous name for an incredible comic shop. (Photo by Lars Niki/Getty Images for Annapurna) Created by Connecticut clock-crafting company Seth Thomas, the clock, with its four precious opal faces fixed atop a bronze pole, is estimated to be worth over 10 million. Toy Tokyo The East Village in New York has an interesting conglomeration of geek stops. ![]() Whether youre a graphic novel nerd, tv and movie nerd, a science techie, or a gamer geek. About Geek Squad Geek Squad offers an unmatched level of tech and appliance support, with Agents ready to help you online, on the phone, in your home, and at Best Buy stores. Add it to your Watchlist to be notified when it becomes available. New York City is the perfect place to embrace your inner nerd. is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and offers free around-the-clock chat support. The Swatch Group concept store, Hour Passion, lies in the heart of Manhattan near Penn Station. Hour Passion Browse a fair collection of mid-range watches. On top of that, they stock a great selection of gaming merch. Stream the latest seasons and episodes, watch trailers, and more for Beauty and the. 625 Madison Ave Suite 218A New York, 10022. What list of nerdy places would be complete without a comic book store This superhero haven has a humongous wall of mainstream and indie comics, aisles of. NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 09: (L-R) Actress Bella Heathcote, actor Luke Evans and actress Rebecca Hall attend the Professor Marston and the Wonder Women meet and greet at New York’s Forbidden Planet on Octoin New York City. Located in the New York’s East Village, Video Games New Yorkstocks anything and everything, going all the way back to old school consoles like Intellivision, Atari and Colecovision. ![]() |
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