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Spider web making arachnophilia5/5/2023 Perhaps we’ll see more like it, but such secrecy is now impossible with big movies. The aforementioned Spider-Man’s Zendaya, for example, is currently to be found alongside John David Washington in Malcolm & Marie, an artful little two-hander shot in secrecy during the summer lockdown then dropped on Netflix with little fanfare, like a Taylor Swift album. Perhaps in counter-reaction, we have seen another trend recently: the secret movie. ![]() Shot on the fly … Zendaya with John David Washington in Malcolm & Marie. Bellingcat has got nothing on these folks. Those images are then crowd-analysed and cross-referenced with clues from interviews (“Zendaya teases aliens in Spider-Man 3?”), Instagram accounts, leaked scripts, tie-in Lego kits, you name it. Do a location shoot and illicit images will be up on Twitter before you’ve wrapped. Put out an anonymised casting call and they’ll figure out what it’s for (Spider-Man was “The November Project”). ![]() The fans seem to be winning this game, however. They don’t want anyone spoiling their surprises, but a steady trickle of advance information is handy marketing. Studios have always encouraged a certain amount of cat-and-mouse with fans when it comes to secrecy. And what’s filming in Atlanta? The new Spider-Man! Boom! Not to say this proves the Garfield/Maguire cameo is true (and many defended Garfield as “not rude asf”), but it speaks of the dedicated army of amateur sleuths out there, patrolling the web, sharing knowledge, piecing it all together. The rumour solidified last week when, randomly following up a thing she’d read on TikTok, found a tweet from late January from a guy saying he’d just delivered food to Andrew Garfield (and he was “rude asf”). That would have been a great surprise, except now it’s not a surprise. First came rumours – spoiler alert! – that alongside Spider-Man laureate Tom Holland, the latest movie will pull a meta-storytelling flourish by bringing back former Spider-Men Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire. ![]() Recent Spider-Man developments illustrate just how absurd things have become.
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Vice president house inside5/5/2023 ![]() ![]() From a leather-clad desk that cleverly conceals paperwork, to oversized comfy armchairs for VIP visitors, to a rug featuring hopeful rays of the sun, this dream room is fit for a queen-or for Madam Vice President. Stacy Zarin Goldberg for The Washington Post via Getty Images According to author Charles Denyer, who has written one of the most detailed books on the property, titled. When it comes to furniture, we propose sophisticated yet functional pieces, only sourcing from the best for our first female vice president, and, coincidentally, more than half of our recommendations were designed by women. The chateau is one of several properties owned by the Vice President and her husband, including a 1. ![]() Given this criteria, we selected a creamy, neutral palette layered with different textures to create a tranquil ambience. Another factor we considered is how important it must be to have a place of respite to recuperate from her day she has the weight of the world on her shoulders, after all. The Queen Anne-style house was named the official residence. Here’s what we know about her taste from her fashion choices: She likes to stick with monochromatic colors, she loves a tailored look, and she prioritizes comfort (we love that she chicly pairs Converse sneakers with a suit!). Kamala Harris, 56, is now the eighth vice president to live in the six-bedroom, 9,150-square-foot mansion on the observatory’s grounds. Given how demanding her job is, we thought we’d help out by putting forth suggestions for her home office design. Though it’s been months since Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn into office, due to ongoing renovations she is only just now moving into the official Veep residence at Number One Observatory Circle.
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Mudlet string functions5/5/2023 ![]() ![]() Updated IRE mapping script to latest upstream (#6083)Įvery Mudlet release is like a box of presents, according to Mudlet dev Delwing.Update widechar_width.h to latest upstream (#6080).update OpenSSL used for Windows (#6068).update changelog generator to handle releases as well (#6002).switch to 5.1-syntax_5.1 branch for lcf submodule (#5998).switch to current vs 2019 appveyor image (#6046).repair Windows CI build failures (#6072).remove trailing spaces from changelog generator (#6011).remove no longer necessary brew tap step (#5968).remove duplicate list of clang-tidy checks (#5962).install Qt 5.14.2 using aqtinstaller for Windows (#6030).fixup files in QMake OTHER_FILES and DISTFILES variables (#6037).fix Windows CI builds (use previous VS 2019 to get Qt 5.14.2 back) (#6031).fix openssl and yajl downloads for all platforms (#5980).fix macOS codesigning to work again (#6012).fix grammar in the issue template (#6079).enable vcpkg for all cmake-based builds (#5913).don't print danger message if everything was kosher (#6078).create posts on draft releases to test WP plugin (#6059).cache Qt installation for Windows (#6048).Busted installation instructions on Windows (#6057).add workflow to create changelog from the web (#6006).add website release post automation (#6043).add resilience to macOS notarization process (#6047).add en_US plural translations workflow (#5956).add licenses for bundled luarocks modules (#5995).getAreaExits does not return special exits (#5963).get tempComplexRegexTrigger multiline to work (#5946).stopSounds() work for for triggers again (#5977).fix selecting none for map info and reading map info (#5976).handle sound files in subdirectories as well (#5984).setLabelDoubleClickCallback arguments work again as documented (#5970).strange clipping multiline map info text (#5990).handling MXP entity tags on Discworld is now correct (#5969).add handling of new features element in IRE Muds XML map format (#6075). ![]() eliminate some obsolete code warnings in Lua label related function (#6063).make new profile name check case insensitive (#6035).properly size unicode 13 and 14 emojis (#5915).add support for Unicode 14 emojis to linux (#6053).don't freeze Mudlet when copying large profile (#5056).increase max allowed links to 20k (#6064).give a simpler connection dialog a go (tabbed) (#5883).map info background can be customized through mapper colors preferences (#5994).new function getCharacterName() (#6023).new function getCustomLines1(.) to fix ordering of custom line points in original getCustomLines(.) (#6009).Traditional Chinese exit strings to generic mapper (#6076).setConfig and an initial set of values (#6074).There's a lot of improvements in this Mudlet update besides the top 3 listed above, so dig into the changelog below to find goodies: While we've made great strides in this area, there is still some work to do, so if you can help out - join in! Changelog All of these improvements make releasing much easier! FloXire automated US English translation text generation, Vadi tweaked changelog generation to work for releases as well as PTBs, and keneanung restored connectivity between Github and. Delwing got his elbows out, and created a plugin to synchronise github releases to Wordpress, which cut down on a lot of overhead. Release automationĪ lot of effort this release was put into automating releases since the process was far too unwieldy and complicated. The initial implementation of this feature by ktunkiewicz and Vadi has options for adjusting the map view, enabling MSDP, and various special options. This is now here by the way of a setConfig function. This one has been on the wish list for a good while - the ability for scripts to adjust Mudlet' settings to their liking. Just like profile autosaves, this feature is easy on the disk space as it keeps just one autosaved copy of the map around. Map autosaves are here to do the same thing: even if you don't save your map by hand, Mudlet will save the map for you in the background on a regular basis, so you don't lose your work. ![]() Profile autosaves, after they had been introduced, largely eliminated losses of unsaved scripts when Mudlet was unexpectedly shut down. This version has a much simpler map label experience, thanks to Delwing's efforts. The previous version of Mudlet had a map label form that was hard to use. and so is a new update of Mudlet! It brings easier map labels, map autosaves, and scriptable settings. Summer is around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Adult stem cells5/5/2023 ![]() ![]() These cells, like ESCs are considered pluripotent Discovered in 2007, this method of genetic reprogramming to create embryonic like cells, is novel and needs many more years of research before use in clinical therapies. iPSCs are created through the introduction of embryonic genes into a somatic cell (a skin cell for example) that cause it to revert back to a “stem cell like” state. Induced pluripotent stem cells are stem cells that are created in the laboratory, a happy medium between adult stem cells and embryonic stem cells. As we begin to understand these developmental processes we may be able to apply them to stem cells grown in vitro and potentially regrow cells such as nerve, skin, intestine, liver, etc for transplantation. Scientists hope to understand how these cells differentiate during development. These pluripotent stem cells have the potential to become almost any cell type and are only found during the first stages of development. ESCs are not derived from eggs fertilized in a woman’s body. ESCs are derived from the inner cell mass of an embryo that has been fertilized in vitro and donated for research purposes following informed consent. Hematopoietic Stem Cells (Blood Stem Cells)ĭuring days 3-5 following fertilization and prior to implantation, the embryo (at this stage, called a blastocyst), contains an inner cell mass that is capable of generating all the specialized tissues that make up the human body.More studies are necessary to confirm the dispute. Studies proving the specificity of developing ASCs are controversial some showing that ASCs can only generate the cell types of their resident tissue whereas others have shown that ASCs may be able to generate other tissue types than those they reside in. This procedure was expanded in 1968 when the first adult bone marrow cells were used in clinical therapies for blood disease. Scientists are discovering that many tissues and organs contain a small number of adult stem cells that help maintain them. The first ASCs were extracted and used for blood production in 1948. ASCs are found throughout ones lifetime in tissues such as the umbilical cord, placenta, bone marrow, muscle, brain, fat tissue, skin, gut, etc. Resident in most tissues of the human body, discrete populations of ASCs generate cells to replace those that are lost through normal repair, disease, or injury. ASCs are typically scarce in native tissues which have rendered them difficult to study and extract for research purposes. The term “somatic” refers to non-reproductive cells in the body (eggs or sperm). You may also see the term “somatic stem cell” used to refer to adult stem cells. ASCs are undifferentiated cells found living within specific differentiated tissues in our bodies that can renew themselves or generate new cells that can replenish dead or damaged tissue.
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![]() Down at the bottom of the comments was one from a user called secondbest, who claimed there was a solution in another thread. Eventually found a blog post "Segger Embedded Studio - A Cross Platform IDE" by Hung Bui from Oct 2016 that was supposed to help but didn't. Plenty of similar problems but no real solutions. Linking before Blinkingīack to the forums. Now I was down to the classic getting LEDs to blink on a micro, and still having linking errors. So I started again with blinky but without the Softdevice (the protocol stack, including Bluetooth, which is provided as precompiled hex for each situation), and is a source of complication for the linker because you have to combine two hex files. So I started again with blinky, and failed to get it to link. I started with the example from the video, 'ble_app_hrs' (third mistake) and failed to get it to link. ![]() Nordic bounce you around between the Getting Started Guide, the infocenter, the dev kit user guide, videos on SES, their discussion forums and other Segger's own pages. I'm used to a bit of pain when it comes to bringing up a new board, it's expected even in a dev kit which should be tested and have good instructions. Lots of people in their forums and comments on Nordic's own blog posts have been having basic linker problems over the last three years, and most of these do not have satisfactory solutions. Worse, sometimes they don't match up with the current version of Segger (even though they say the best version is the latest one) and just don't work. These instructions are long and complicated, and in some areas vague. Instead, Nordic provide instructions for converting Keil projects to Segger ones. And since Segger has only been the preferred IDE since nRF5 SDK v14.1, Nordic's examples do not include Segger projects for v12.3 and therefore there are no example nRF51 examples with Segger projects provided. The latest nRF5 SDK is version 16, but it doesn't support nRF51, you have to go back to version 12.3 to get nRF51 support. Setting upĪs soon as you start working through Nordic's instructions, it becomes apparent that they have left the nRF51 behind and are only really interested in the nRF52. Since the nRF51-DK comes with a Segger J-Link debugger chip built in and I had previously noted that Segger seemed to be one of the premium brands for ARM Cortex IDEs and debuggers, with matching costs, Segger SES seemed to be the right choice of IDE. While they also provide support for Keil, IAR, and GNU/GCC, the agreement with Segger is that they will licence it for free for use with Nordic chips. Nordic's Getting Started Guide v1.3, which covers the nRF51 DK, recommends Segger SES as the preferred development enviroment and is supported by Nordic. I decided I didn't need the feature of the nRF52/Cortex M4, which was my first mistake. In comparison, the later nRF52 series are M4 based, more capable but more expensive. It uses the nRF51422 which is Cortex M0 based, so I thought it would be a good way to do some M0 development work. The Development Kit comes in a handy sized board which only needs micro USB for power and data, and has a built in SEGGER JLink debug chip, as well as 4 user buttons and LEDs, and all the usual ports. The nRF51 is recent enough to be supported by a mature development environment and to have lots of others try it out before me.
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Cloud storage spideroak5/5/2023 Aside from being able to use it with an unlimited number of devices, you can also easily sync folders across all your devices so that their content is the same no matter where you’re accessing from. When it comes to perks, this service does have quite a few. You can decide if you want to delete older items or buy more space to continue backing up new files. This means you’ll never have to worry about overage fees. Once you reach your storage limit, your account will simply stop uploading. Nevertheless, SpiderOak makes it easy to cancel at any time from your account dashboard. Some like that they don’t have to worry about a service interruption while others would prefer to be required to authenticate every transaction. There are mixed feelings about auto-renewal. Once you sign up for the service and provide payment information, the service will be auto-renewed and your card will continue to be charged until you cancel. When you’re ready to purchase, you can either select Buy More Space within the client or log into your account online. You get a decent 250GB of space and no credit card details are required, which is nice. If you want to try SpiderOak ONE risk-free, there is a trial version available for 21 days. Other SpiderOak services, such as SpiderOak Groups and SpiderOak Enterprise, allow other payment options on a case-by-case basis. It really depends if SpiderOak offers enough of the perks that you’re looking for to justify you spending more and on a continued basis.Īs for payment, for this particular service you can pay by debit card or credit card. Also, some providers offer a one-time licensing fee along with continued support, which may be a more desirable option for some customers. Overall, this is fairly pricey compared to other some other backup services. ![]() READER DEAL: Get 15% off your subscription using this page and the code Comparitech15. Note that there is a discount on each plan, albeit quite small, if you pay for a year upfront. Finally, 5TB will cost you $25 per month. You can more than double your space to 250GB for $9 per month or jump to 1TB for $12 per month. However, if you store a lot of videos or other large files, you’ll probably run out space quickly. The most basic plan will give you 100GB for $5 per month, which will be enough for many users wanting to back up text documents, photos, and music. Apps are available for Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. No matter how much storage you buy, you can always use the application on an unlimited number of devices. The pricing for this service is straightforward and you simply pay for more storage. However, for the purposes of this review, we will be testing out SpiderOak ONE, which is most suitable for individuals and small teams. SpiderOak Groups is designed for small businesses, whereas larger companies can use SpiderOak Enterprise. Upon visiting the SpiderOak website, you’ll see the company has a few options when it comes to backup services (keep reading for a details of a reader discount). However, it could be an excellent option for individuals or even small teams who are primarily looking for secure backup for desktop devices. Overall, this service is a little less friendly towards mobile users than other backup softwares out there. Applies the No Knowledge principle to desktop use only.Doesn’t allow uploads to the mobile app.Fairly expensive compared to competitors.Has the option to access backups online.Offers the ability to share files with others.Seamlessly syncs selected folders across all devices. ![]()
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Release date for hogwarts legacy5/5/2023 ![]() We've also had a glimpse at the villains of the story. We have seen its PS5 features, though, as well as character customization. ![]() While we've seen a few gameplay trailers for Hogwarts Legacy, there still have been no hands-on preview sessions or extended looks at the game. "The team is excited for you to play, but we need a little more time to deliver the best possible game experience," the tweet says. The Nintendo Switch version launch date "will be revealed soon", the official Twitter account promises. The delay affects the PlayStation, Xbox, and PC versions. Below, we’ll deliver more details about the game and the things players may expect once the product is officially launched. The news was greeted quite negatively by gaming enthusiasts, which is quite understandable. FBI raises flag on elder fraud after thousands of retirees are scammed out of 1.7 billion. zh0EsOvDb7- Hogwarts Legacy August 12, 2022 Sadly, creators have announced that Hogwarts Legacy for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation will be released in February 2023. Hogwarts Legacy Release Date, Trailer, And Gameplay What We Know So Far Victoria F. The team is excited for you to play, but we need a little more time to deliver the best possible game experience. A companion book is set for launch on September 6. In a recent tweet from the official Hogwarts Legacy Twitter account, Portkey Games confirmed that they have decided to move the games release date to. The Nintendo Switch launch date will be revealed soon. Hogwarts Legacy is set to release for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series XS, Xbox One, and PC on February 7, with the Nintendo Switch version to follow at some point later. Hogwarts Legacy will launch on Februfor PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. It’s yet to be seen if Hogwarts Legacy is able to stick the landing despite being marred by Rowling’s controversies, but we’ll find out when it launches on February 10, 2023, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.The newly announced date, posted to Twitter, means that Hogwarts Legacy has been pushed back by several weeks while we were never given a concrete release date, the original plan was to release Holiday 2022. Developer Avalanche has promised the author is “not directly involved in the creation of the game.” Despite the team’s best effort to distance itself from Rowling - and opting to include trans representation in the Hogwarts Legacy character creation process - some fans believe that the damage has already been done and have urged players to boycott the title. ![]() Rowling, who has been repeatedly criticized by fans for making comments deemed as transphobic. Hogwarts Legacy is at the center of an ongoing controversy regarding Harry Potter creator J. Fans have been anticipating it for some time now due to the lack of news leading up to its December release window. The delay of the game, which is set in and around the titular Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, isn’t entirely surprising, though. The team is excited for you to play, but we need a little more time to deliver the best possible game experience. The Nintendo Switch launch date will be revealed soon. The newly announced date, posted to Twitter, means that Hogwarts Legacy has been pushed back by several. Hogwarts Legacy will launch on Februfor PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Portkey Games has announced that Hogwarts Legacy will be released on February 10, 2023. Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Goldens Shared Release Date is a Pleasant Surprise. The team at Portkey Games has revealed that it will be taking “a little more time to deliver the best possible game experience” and that the Nintendo Switch version will arrive at an even later date. Hogwarts Legacy is scheduled to release during holiday 2022 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One. The release date news was shared via the Hogwarts Legacy Twitter account on Friday. First announced during the September PlayStation 5 Showcase in 2020 with a vague 2021 release window, the game was later delayed to holiday 2022 and will now reach fans a couple of months after that. Fitbit Versa 3Īfter months of speculation, Hogwarts Legacy finally has a definitive release date of February 10, 2023. |