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![]() Indecision reigns, so limit purchases-or risk returning them. IN LIBRA (Sep 23–Oct 22: Accept your physical attributes do not have a makeover. Double-check your work before you call it finished. Expect product delays and equipment breakdowns, as well as crankiness among coworkers under finicky, detail-oriented Virgo. IN VIRGO (Aug 23–Sep 22): Challenging situations arise, especially in the workplace. Use your know-how and advisory skills to help friends and associates. Instead, analyze your investment portfolio. It is not a good time to buy and sell or do any trading. IN LEO (Jul 23–Aug 22): Avoid speculative investments. Complete repair projects that weren’t finished or done correctly. IN CANCER (Jun 21–Jul 22): Expect annoyances at home with baking, gardening, and household duties under domesticated Cancer. You may not articulate clearly, and gossip abounds. Expect lots of phone calls or none, and lost or misplaced mail. IN GEMINI (May 21–Jun 20): Because Gemini rules communications, be prepared for miscommunications when Mercury is in this sign. Review financial matters, and position yourself for growth. ![]() He also governs banking, so delay money matters. Taurus, an unhurried sign, slows down the mental processes. IN TAURUS (Apr 20–May 20): Take time to formulate your thoughts. ![]() Pay attention to what people say to you you might be pleasantly surprised. Assertive, impulsive Aries wants to move ahead, and all of the energy is going backward. ![]() IN ARIES (Mar 21–Apr 19): Expect to be frustrated and frazzled. Practice creative pursuits-writing, dancing, photography, film, or painting. IN PISCES (Feb 19–Mar 20): Foggy thinking, daydreams, and escapism are the norm day-to-day realities confound otherwise clear heads when Mercury, the planet that rules logic, is in Pisces, which governs illusion. Petty squabbles, misunderstandings, and miscommunications abound. IN AQUARIUS (Jan 20–Feb 18): With Mercury retrograde in Aquarius, the sign that governs relationships, friendships are put at risk. Note that the planet Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo, so these two signs are most heavily affected. When Mercury enters retrograde motion within the range of dates for a given astrological sign, be wary of the listed effects. Mercury Retrograde Effects by Zodiac Sign ![]() ![]() Or move planets close to a star and see the oceans boil away as the surface heats up. Model Planetary ClimateWatch sea ice grow and recede with the seasons because of a planet’s tilt - change the tilt and change the seasons. Spruce it up with moons, rings, comets, or even a black hole. ![]() Real science, real physics, no supercomputer required.Ĭollide Planets & StarsEpic, mind blowing collisions of massive planetary bodies that leave behind molten craters.Ĭreate Your Own SystemsStart with a star, then add a planet. Simulate GravityN-body simulation at almost any speed using Newtonian mechanics. Universe Sandbox includes the desktop version and a VR mode with support for the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift+Touch, and Windows Mixed Reality. It merges real-time gravity, climate, collision, and material interactions to reveal the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Universe Sandbox is a realistic physics-based space simulator that allows you to create, destroy, and interact on an unimaginable scale. We've already added support for sharing simulations on Steam Workshop and plan to support custom models and textures in the future to open up even more doors to the community's creativity.” We also add simulations and features based on community requests. We make an effort to address every issue that comes our way. “We actively seek community feedback from our in-game feedback form, our forums, Discord, and social media.Ĭommunity feedback helps us prioritize our long list of planned features and focus on fixing the worst bugs and issues. How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process? “The price may increase as we add major features in the future.” Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access? We look forward to continuing to improve the experience in the future.” The VR version of Universe Sandbox now nearly matches the features and functionality of the desktop version. Because it is a large-scale sandbox, though, it does have its share of bugs and could use polish in some areas. We've fixed most of the serious issues and have made a lot of progress on optimizations for a range of hardware. “It is already a fully-featured, stable, and smooth-running simulator. ![]() What is the current state of the Early Access version? More intuitive VR experience with features equal to desktop version VR matches the features and functionality of the desktop version.Language localization Support for 20+ languages now included.Steam Workshop support Sharing sims on Workshop now included.Additional materials to construct planets, moons, and atmospheres.More dynamic terraforming & improved climate simulation.“Some of the features and improvements we'd like to add: How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version? We have a long list of features and improvements that we're very excited about implementing and that will keep us busy for a long time to come.” “Building a universe simulator is a job that's never complete, and we plan to continue full development after leaving Early Access. ![]() We're constantly working on (and releasing) new features, improvements, and bug fixes.”Īpproximately how long will this game be in Early Access? We're proud of what we’ve created, and we know many fans are eager to explore and experiment with the universe. “Universe Sandbox is in active development and has become a fully-featured, stable, and smooth-running space simulator. ![]() ![]() ![]() Finally, the app follows the Material Design guidelines. Simple SMS Messenger has a smaller footprint than many other texting apps, meaning it takes up less space on your device. It also includes a mute feature, which allows users to silence notifications for specific conversations. It has a search function that allows users to quickly locate specific messages, as well as various customization options that allow users to personalize the look and feel of the app. In addition to these core features, Simple SMS Messenger also includes a number of useful extras. You won't get bombarded with unwanted advertisements or have to worry about the app accessing your personal data. ![]() One of the key features of Simple SMS Messenger is that it does not contain any ads or require any unnecessary permissions. It also allows users to block unwanted senders and create backups of their messages. This app offers a range of features that are commonly found in other texting apps, such as the ability to send SMS messages, MMS messages, and group messages. Simple SMS Messenger is another open-source texting app available on Android. New versions of the app have also been updated to support Android's Material You theming. Google Messages is free to download and use. Some notable additions over the past months include AI-powered messaging sorting, auto OTP deletion, and the ability to star important conversations. Google regularly adds new features and improvements to the app, so you can expect it to evolve a lot more over time too. Notably, you also use Google Assistant within the app to help you with things like quick responses, looking up locations, saving notes, and more. You can also send group texts, emojis, GIFs, stickers, videos, and audio messages using the app. The Google Messages app packs support for sending text messages via your computer or pretty much any device that has a browser.Īdditionally, there are basic theming options, search support, spam protection, and a lot more. It's also available on Google's Wear OS, meaning it's good for Android users who actively use a smartwatch. It comes pre-installed on Google's Pixel series and select other phones, but other Android users can download it from Google Play. Previously known as Android Messages, the Messages app from Google is the company’s official app for texting and RCS messages. If you're wondering which text messaging apps to use on your Android phone, then here are some good options to consider: You can always rely on the built-in SMS app that shipped with your phone, but we recommend getting something better and a bit more reliable to keep a track of all the messages. That's not to say text messaging is a dying breed because it's still quite popular in countries like the US, and while your friends and family may not be pinging you on SMS as much, you’re still likely getting dozens of text messages from companies and service providers every day. The increasing popularity of communication platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram has put the good ol' SMS in the backseat across a lot of regions. Best text messaging apps for Android in 2023: The bottom line.Best free app with no ads: Simple SMS Messenger. ![]() Best app that works without the phone: Handcent Next SMS.Best for sorting messages: Microsoft SMS Organizer.Best app with lots of features: Pulse SMS.One of the oldest and reliable: Chomp SMS.Learn more about how to delete your texts, call history, and voicemail. Text messages and voicemail are stored online until you delete them.Call history is stored online for 180 days and doesn’t sync with the Google Phone app.With this option, chat features aren’t available.Even when your phone is off, text conversations stay synced across the Messages mobile app and Messages for web. Make calls, send texts, and check voicemail with your phone or computer.Popularity Score: 9.1/10 Best For Sending & receiving SMS Connect to API 7. Grab your username & API key, and enter it in the required parameters in the API console to test the endpoints. For a similar experience to Hangouts, we recommend you use this option. Send SMS To get started, head over to ClickSend and sign up for an account. Option 2: Text, make calls, and check voicemail that sync to your Google Account (chat features not available with this option) To text with Messages for web, go to Check your messages on your computer.Carrier fees apply, like on the mobile app.Once you turn on texting on your computer, you still must have your phone to stay connected. Messages for web send SMS text messages with a connection from your computer to your phone.You can send and receive texts with chat features, like high-resolution photos.To use Google Fi with Messages by Google online, you have 2 options: Option 1: Send and receive texts only (chat features available with this option) ![]() ![]() ![]() You can also schedule tweets and manage multiple accounts from the Tweeten app.įor fans of the TweetDeck app on Mac, Tweeten is most likely the best replacement option available. It is built upon the TweetDeck platform itself. And it provides a lot of the same tools and features that TweetDeck users have become familiar with. Tweeten is available as a free download on the app’s website. ![]() Twitterific is another storied Twitter app for Mac that has been around for a long time. Originally developed back in 2007, Twitterrific has evolved over the years to deliver an alternative to the main Twitter app with a few extra features. The main selling point of the Twitterrific Mac app is the ability to set up multiple timelines in columns, similar to what you can find in TweetDeck. This makes it a good option for users that need to manage more than one Twitter account at a time.Īdditionally, the Twitterrific app syncs your reading positions across your other devices, such as iPad or iPhone. That means you can easily pick up where you left off in the timeline when you switch to the app on a different device. Twitterrific is the first paid app on this list, available as a one-time purchase of $7.99 from the Mac App Store. The final TweetDeck alternative on our list is TweetBot for Mac. ![]() The app is similar to Twitterrific in that it offers something similar to the original Twitter experience with multiple timelines broken out into columns. The app also features similar iCloud syncing capabilities so you can easily pick up where you left off in the app on another device. And Tweetbot has a few extra features, as well, that are unique to the app. ![]() ![]() ![]() Grains Here we highlight all of the fantastic seeds and grains you can grow for sustainable food solutions.From mangoes to bananas, you’ll find a selection of topics about tropical fruit here for you to peruse! Tropical Fruit Do you think of tropical fruit as being an exotic treat? We do too.Whether you’re learning to grow them or are simply looking for new options for trellising them, you will find it all in this location! Tomatoes All things about tomatoes can be found here.You’ll find most large-pitted fruits in this category! Stone Fruit Stone fruit includes most tree fruits with large pits, such as peaches, plums, avocadoes, or even cherries.Here we discuss all manner of small-seeded fruits – but not those that have pits as typical stone fruit does! Seed Fruit Seed fruit such as apples, pomegranates, or pears are a mainstay in most people’s diets, and they are in the garden, too.Melons We know that most melons are technically berries, but let’s face it – if you want a juicy slice of watermelon in the heat of a scorching summer day, you’re not going to want to wade past mulberries and raspberries to figure out the right tips for growing them! Your guide to summer’s finest fruits awaits you.We explore this world of long, vining plants and how they can be grown to produce edible harvests in your garden! Fruiting Vines Vines produce all sorts of fruit from cucumbers to passion fruit.Lovely lemons, luscious limes, great grapefruit, tasty tangerines and mighty mandarins… and even the freaky finger limes and more! ![]() ![]() Citrus Love citrus trees? So do we! We’re sharing tips for growing all sorts of citrus from the simple to the exotic.No matter whether they’re huge like watermelons or tiny like lingonberries, you’ll find them here! Here we discuss all elements of growing berries on bushes, trees, or individual plants. Berries Bursting with juicy goodness, berries are one of the most favored fruits.Edible Flowers Flowers you can eat? Absolutely! We’ve compiled a list of some of our all-time favorite edible flowers so that you can sample a petal on a salad or turn them into tea! In many cases here, both the flowers and some other parts of the plant may be edible, but double-check each article before you snack.We are taking a deep dive into these “good neighbor” plants, what works well together, and what should be avoided… but more importantly, we’re explaining why these things may have positive or negative impacts on your plants! Some plants work well together, and others just don’t. Companion Planting Companion planting, sometimes called intercropping, can be used to deter pests and improve yields. ![]() ![]() Their team defense kept Sacramento to 42 second-half points. They won because, unlike in Game 6 at Chase Center, they were locked in for the biggest game of the season to date. Everybody in the world knows he’s a killer.”īut the Warriors didn’t win solely because of Curry’s 50. Maybe his approach is a bit different than the other guys, but we know he’s a killer. “At this point, he’s reminding people for no reason,” Jordan Poole said, “He’s got the same edge as any of the other greats. The same Kings who looked so close to knocking off the defending champions suddenly looked so far from the level the Warriors reached. By the time he checked out for good with 2:39 remaining, he was plus-25. Sunday, he had 27 shots through three quarters. The Warriors had outscored the Kings by 33 points in his minutes heading into Game 7. Instead a blue and gold goat signal.Ĭurry averaged 31 points on 22.3 shots over the first six games of the series. But on this afternoon, it wouldn’t be a purple laser piercing the sky. He dropped 50 and then was looking for 50 Cent to light the beam. In 38 shots, Curry reminded the world of his greatness.Īnd when he was done, he was telling the raucous Kings fans they weren’t ready for the wrath of a legend. In 38 minutes, Curry snatched hope from the Kings. ![]() The reason they listen was on display at the Golden 1 Center on Sunday. But he had to say what he had to say, because he knew what type of vibe it was … and I don’t think he wanted to give this one up. Because 30 is usually quiet and lets his game speak for itself. “So when he speaks, everybody better listen. “He is that guy,” Gary Payton II said at his locker after the game. But they know who he is, who they get to play with. They see his humility, his jovial nature and approachability. The prelude to perfection.Įven though he’s one of the guys, Curry still has an aura in the Warriors locker room. This speech, though, would become part of his legend. ![]() ![]() Teammates consider it rare, but when he does speak, everyone listens explicitly. “I don’t even talk a lot,” Curry said to the team, “but I’ve got something to say.” In the glass-walled atrium on the ninth floor of Chase Center, a space known as “Above the Rim” that overlooks the Bay, he had their undivided attention. But Curry was fed up enough to tell Green, “let me take this one.” That was all Green needed to hear.īefore the start of Saturday’s film session, Curry stood before the group. Green was prepared to speak to the team, to try galvanizing the bunch. They exchanged messages about their embarrassment, how Kings guard Malik Monk called them old, about the fractured focus they’ve witnessed in their huddle. Turns out Draymond Green couldn’t sleep either. When he gave up trying and got up, before the sun had even risen, he checked his phone and saw a text at 3:45 a.m. ![]() ![]() ![]() Choose between the AM/PM and the 24-hour format. Getting Fliqlo up and running on a Windows PC is an effortless task. Need a free screensaver that looks like a flip clock? In that case, you need Fliqlo!įliqlo is available for Windows and Mac. Fliqlo is available for Microsoft’s Windows and for Apple’s Mac OS X. From it you can access Fliqlo’s settings (the settings menu I mentioned above), you can preview Fliqlo, and you can choose for how long the operating system will wait until it brings up the Fliqlo screensaver.įliqlo is free software. Once the installation process completes, the Screen Saver Settings dialog will show up. Run an installer and Fliqlo will be installed on your Windows PC. ![]() This screensaver is designed in black and white, so it’s not too distracting and looks great no matter what desk setup you have. It has a simple clock design that acts like a traditional calendar and flips as time passes. Click it and Fliqlo will revert to its default settings. Fliqlo is a classic Mac screensaver that you’re probably familiar with if you’ve been on setup pages. If you’d like to return to the default size and time format, then you need to know that the settings menu features a Reset All button. There’s a slider that you can use to shrink the size down to 25% or increase the size up to 125%. Speaking about the settings menu, it also lets you pick a custom size for the flip clock. If you don’t like that format, you can switch to the army-style 24-hour format from the Settings menu. By default, it presents the time in AM/PM format. And because the operating system doesn’t have such an option, Fliqlo has been developed to fill that void.įliqlo is a screensaver for Microsoft’s Windows operating system, a screensaver that looks like a flip clock. What it does not have is a screensaver that looks like a flip clock. It contains some drawbacks and technical issues, but, nevertheless, this is an ideal screensaver, especially for office workers.The Windows operating system comes with a built-in option to display the time, to present a clock as the screensaver. It is an efficient and highly customizable tool that provides accurate time. Ideal for office workersįliqlo is one of the clock-themed screensavers that is recommended for you to try. When you observe and investigate your iStat Menu's history, you will notice a strange up and down spikes of CPU usage every minute while the screensaver is in use. Moreover, Fliqlo is limited to a single color palette-black and white-which might not match all your needs or style preferences.Īnother thing to take into consideration when you are weighing options to download this tool or not is that some users could notice unusual happenings with their CPU activity, specifically for Mac. Without this, the clock screensaver could hardly work. Some drawback and technical issueīefore you could use this personalization app, it requires you to install an Adobe Flash Player plug-in. You have to find and select the Fliqlo screen saver, then click 'Install.' The screensaver is now enabled on your desktop, if you want to customize it, you can easily select Screen Saver Options. From the System Preferences, you will be redirected to the Screensaver control panel. In this case, you can either temporarily change your settings, or you can opt to manually copy the. You may receive an alert that will warn you about “unidentified developers,” depending on your Gatekeeper settings. Once found, you must unarchive the software package, and double- click “Fliqlo.saver” file. Usually, a window containing your downloaded file will automatically appear, but, if not, you can manually search for it. ![]() Installing Fliqlo on your computerįliqlo is easy to download. First, you need to choose the download button for the platform version of your device. Mac/Windows Turn Your Mac/Windows Device Into a Flip Clock Fliqlo for Mac/Windows is a clock screensaver that allows you to make your desktop/laptop device. It provides accurate time, switchable between 12-hour or 24-hour clock format. The app is available on Windows and Mac, but the latter offers more customizable features, such as screen orientation options, brightness control, option to show or hide the background, and viewing the clock on a primary or multiple displays. It is a clock screensaver that allows you to turn the screen of your desktop or laptop into a flip clock. However, its capabilities are more than that of a screensaver. Chantelle van Heerden Updated 10 months ago Minimalist and customizable clock screensaverįliqlo is an elegant personalization software developed by an independent web/UI designer, Yuji Adachi. ![]() ![]() ![]() What’s your budget? After you’ve set project allowance, you can only focus on virtual room design apps and planners that fall within this range.It’s crucial to manage your expectations, especially when someone else is designing an interior via a planner or app for you. While some people have flexible timelines, others have to meet deadlines. The final date when you want everything done.It’ll make the design process so much quicker and easier. Marvin offsets the sleek modern architecture with playful pieces of furniture and colorful objects organized in the flexible grid of the Stacked Storage. Knowing what you want will also help you pick the planner best suited to your needs. ![]() How involved do you want to be in designing a room online? Some people prefer to be hands-on, while others want a turnkey virtual service to take charge. Create stunning 2D/3D floor plans, measure your space, decorate and furnish your interior with world-famous brands.People usually want to get started with their project ASAP! However, before choosing an online bedroom design service or bathroom planning app, there are a few things you need to consider: Draw floor plans of your house from scratch or trace an imported image using Straight Wall, Arc Wall or Room drawing tools. The prospect of enjoying a new interior is exciting. Buy CreativeArrowy 3d black and white grid stereo vision circular carpet living room vortex three-dimensional geometric abstract floor mat at . Live Home 3D Free Home and Interior Design App for Windows Buy Now Easy and Powerful Floor Plan Designer Create 2D plans with intuitive, point-and-click building tools. Shutter Speed Live Window Updates LiveRay Scene Preview. Contemporary lounge real-life results by Decorilla virtual interior design service Illustrators, product & package designers, display & interior designers and other creative. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 0.11.1) enemies could see your location through the smoke by looking at the map. It instead spreads a smokescreen after exploding, blocking vision for anyone that tries to look through it. Show off your skills and tactics as this game has. Customize your weapons with a bunch of skins. Team up with your friends in the new Defuse the bomb game mode. The Smoke Grenade is a tactical grenade which does not deal damage to enemies. Choose a mode, grab your favorite gun, and join the first-person shooter asap New maps, weapons and game modes are added in the legendary action game Standoff 2. The maximum amount of damage the grenade can cause is 80. The HE Grenade (HE standing for High Explosive) is a type of grenade which will inflict damage to an enemy standing near to the point of explosion. When using this grenade be carefull not to throw it into the direction which your teammates are looking to as the grenade also affects you and your teammates. Ideal Brushed Stainless Round Standoff 2 Base Height X 2 Diamer SS316 with Cap, Glass Railing Spacers, Glass Hardware for Staircase Railing for 10-12mm. It also produces a loud noise which cannot be avoided by looking away. The debt rose by $7.8tn while he was in office.The Flash Grenade is a tactical grenade which does not deal damage to enemys but flashes with a bright light to blind them for a certain amount of time, depending on how directly or indirectly they look into the grande while it explodes. When the unemployment rate returned to its pre-recession levels, in 2017, a major tax cut was passed under Donald Trump. When the 2008 Great Recession started, the government had to bulk up spending to bail out banks and increase social services as the unemployment rate hit 10%. George W Bush cut taxes twice, in 20, and then the US military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan increased spending by as much as nearly $6tn over the course of the war. 120fps support ensures a seamless gameplay experience. Join 200 million other players from across the world - grab your favorite gun and join the standoff Take part in a real-time team standoff on your smartphone. But then, in the early 2000s, the dotcom bubble burst, leading to a recession. Standoff 2 is a dynamic first-person shooter that honors its prequels legacy. ![]() Without as much tax revenue, the government needed to borrow more money to spend.ĭuring the 90s, the end of the cold war allowed the government to cut back on defense spending, and a booming economy led to higher tax revenues. But the debt really started to grow in the 80s, after Ronald Reagan’s huge tax cuts. Throughout its history, the US has had at least some amount of debt. At times, the ceiling was briefly suspended and then reinstated at a higher limit, essentially a retroactive raising of the debt ceiling.Īrea chart of the total US government debt increasing over time The debt ceiling has been raised 78 times since 1960, under both Democrat and Republican presidents. Once the US government hits its debt limit, the treasury cannot issue more securities, essentially stopping a key flow of money into the federal government.Ĭongress is in charge of setting the debt limit, which currently stands at $31.4tn. To borrow money, the US treasury issues securities, like US government bonds, that it will eventually pay back with interest. The deficit left at the end of the year ultimately gets tacked on to the country’s total debt. This leaves the government with a deficit, which has ranged from $400bn to $3tn each year over the last decade. The debt ceiling is the limit on the amount of money the US government can borrow to pay for services, such as social security, Medicare and the military.Įach year, the government takes in revenue from taxes and other streams, such as customs duties, but ultimately spends more than it takes in. ![]() As details of the deal begin to come to light, here is a quick guide on the debt ceiling and what it means for the US government and people across the country: What is the debt ceiling? ![]() |