![]() ![]() While these percentages may seem impressive, the exact numbers were not provided.īeyond the simple Like button and the sharing capabilities, MomentCam seems to have taken advantage of Facebook’s app insights (also known as Analytics for Apps) and events features, particularly to understand how users engage with specific tools. beyond China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau) jumped 150 percent after going all-in with Facebook. Moreover, the percentage of monthly active users in non-China markets (i.e. The viral effect of using an app with a Facebook tie-in certainly holds true Hightalk Software said that its new user registration percentage increased by 20 percent after implementing Facebook Login. At its peak, it had 3.25 million new activations in a single day.įacebook has more than 1.55 billion monthly active users, so how can developers extend use of the social network? In MomentCam’s case, it deployed a suite of tools including Facebook Login, sharing, analytics, app invites and insights, app links, and integrations with Messenger - all separate modules of the core Facebook experience. Hightalk Software, the makers of MomentCam, said that its app has been downloaded more than 300 million times since its launch in 2013 and now has 20 million monthly active users. The judges credited its growth, user engagement and experience, design, and ability to manage users and leverage the Facebook platform. The Beijing, China-based company won the program’s inaugural competition and received $50,000 in cash and $25,000 in Facebook Ad credit for its cartoon and caricature mobile app. MomentCam is one of the best examples of a China-based app that is performing well both locally and internationally.” MomentCam unanimously caught the attention of the judging committee for meeting this criteria, and for being an APAC-based developer that used Facebook to scale globally. We also looked for apps where Facebook’s developer platform was integral to the app’s success. Deb Liu, Facebook’s vice president of platform, said in a statement: “We reviewed hundreds of applicants to find the ones with significant growth and retention, the best user experience and design, and the ability to build efficiently and at scale. But what makes FbStart so effective? To answer that question, look to one of its supported startups.Īt last year’s F8 developer conference, Facebook hailed MomentCam as a model example of FbStart. Since that time, the company has provided $250 million in benefits. In 2014, Facebook launched an initiative aimed at giving assistance to local developers to help them produce applications that would have a beneficial impact on their community and region. ![]() We're thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Summit Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of "Playing the Edge." Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here. ![]()
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![]() ![]() He said he was swayed by Beck’s past life, but said the former insurance regulator still needed to serve a long sentence for treating this former employer ``as his personal piggy bank.’’Ĭohen on Tuesday belittled Beck’s testimony at trial, in which Beck claimed he had paid a computer programmer named Jerry Jordan for services to the association, but could produce almost no evidence Jordan even existed. “Today I see and live with a broken and repentant man,’’ said Lucy Beck, his wife.Ĭohen gave Beck a shorter prison term than called for by federal sentencing guidelines, which called for Beck to serve eight to 10 years in prison. ``I do know that I have actively damaged precious relationships and I pray for restoration.’’Īlso testifying on Beck’s behalf Tuesday were his sister and brother-in-law, former pastor, and wife. ![]() “I hope that I have made life better more than I’ve hurt people,’’ Beck said. “I’m completely and totally responsible, and again, I accept the jury’s verdict,’’ Beck told Cohen Tuesday before the judge sentenced him.Ĭohen received 85 letters encouraging him to show mercy to Beck, attesting to his good works, Christian faith and love for his family. The investigation was capped by an eight-day trial that ended with jurors convicting Beck after less than two hours of deliberation. Beck managed the state-chartered private insurer of last resort for years before the Republican was elected insurance commissioner.įederal officials began investigating Beck as he was elected statewide in 2018 as Georgia’s chief insurance regulator, indicting him weeks after the Republican took office in 2019. The charges stemmed from Beck’s scheme to channel more than $2.5 million from the Georgia Underwriting Association through a series of companies to his own bank accounts. Jurors convicted Beck in July on 37 counts of wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering and tax fraud. Beck, 60, remains free on bail and is likely to report to prison in December. District Judge Mark Cohen sentenced Jim Beck to seven years, three months in federal prison, less than the 10 years federal prosecutors had originally aimed for, but more than the five years Beck’s lawyers argued was enough.Ĭohen also ordered Beck to pay $2.6 million in restitution and to serve three years of supervised release after he gets out of prison. ![]() ATLANTA – Georgia’s former insurance commissioner will spend more than seven years in prison, as he finally accepted responsibility Tuesday for a $2.5 million fraud even as a federal judge lambasted him for lying from the stand during his July trial. ![]() ![]()
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![]() ![]() Silvia Bello's contribution is part of the 'Human Behaviour in 3D' project funded by the Calleva Foundation.Ĭompeting interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. Chris Stringer's research is supported by the Human Origins Research Fund and the Calleva Foundation. Additional funding to Anne Skinner came from McMaster University and from Williams College. Anne Skinner has been supported by US National Science Foundation Grant ILI-9151111 which funded her Electron Spin Resonance spectrometer. Pamela Willoughby has also been supported by the Killam Cornerstone Fund and by the Support for the Advancement of Scholarship Fund, Faculty of Arts, both at the University of Alberta. Pamela Willoughby has also been supported by a Post-PhD research grant from the Wenner-Gren Foundation. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.ĭata Availability: Data is in the tables in the text.įunding: This work was supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada: Standard Research Grants 410-2008-0061 and 410-2011-0117 as well as Insight Grant 345-2017-0152 all to Pamela Willoughby as PI. ![]() Received: JAccepted: JPublished: July 31, 2018Ĭopyright: © 2018 Willoughby et al. PLoS ONE 13(7):Įditor: Roberto Macchiarelli, Université de Poitiers, FRANCE The exact age of these teeth is not clear as ESR and radiocarbon dates on associated snail shells give varying results, but a conservative estimate of their minimum age is 45,000 years.Ĭitation: Willoughby PR, Compton T, Bello SM, Bushozi PM, Skinner AR, Stringer CB (2018) Middle Stone Age human teeth from Magubike rockshelter, Iringa Region, Tanzania. These non-masticatory scratches on the Magubike teeth suggest that the use of the front teeth as tools included regularly repeated activities undertaken throughout the life of the individual. Another notable feature is that the three incisors are marked on the labial crown by scratches that are much coarser than microwear striations. The degree of biological relatedness between eastern and southern African Stone Age hunter-gatherers has long been a subject of interest, and several characteristics of the Magubike teeth resemble those of the San of southern Africa. ![]() Both metric and non-metric traits are compared to those from other African and non-African dental remains. While there is some evidence of post-depositional alteration, the morphology of these teeth clearly shares features with anatomically modern Homo sapiens. None of the teeth are duplicated, so they may represent a single individual. All are fully developed and come from the maxilla. They comprise two central incisors, one lateral incisor, one canine, one third premolar, and one fourth premolar. In 2006, six isolated hominin teeth were excavated from Middle Stone Age (MSA) deposits at the Magubike rockshelter in southern Tanzania. ![]() ![]() Open or shorted circuits to the EGR valve or related sensors.What are some of the common causes of the code?Ĭauses for this P049A engine code may include: ![]() Delayed engine start-up (especially when cold).Symptoms of a P049A trouble code may include: What are some of the symptoms of the code? Overall engine performance and fuel efficiency may be adversely affected by the conditions which contribute to a code P049A. Photo of an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve: In some vehicle applications, multiple ignition cycles (with a failure) are required for MIL illumination. When the EGR is opened to the desired amount (and hot exhaust gases are allowed to flow into the intake manifold), an appropriate variation in MAT sensor voltage is expectedĪ code P049A will be stored and a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated if the PCM fails to see the desired degree of change from the respective "B" EGR flow monitoring sensor system. Some vehicles use the manifold air temperature (MAT) sensor to monitor EGR flow.In this type of system, when the PCM commands the step-down EGR opened to a particular stage, a proportionate change in MAP sensor voltage is also expected The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor is used to monitor EGR flow in other vehicle applications. ![]() DPFE sensor voltage reflects the change accordingly When the EGR valve is opened, pressure in the EGR tube and DPFE sensor is increased. The differential pressure feedback EGR (DPFE) sensor is positioned in or near the tube which connects the EGR valve and the exhaust manifold.Once exhaust gases are re-circulated back to the intake manifold, they are burned a second time.ĮGR system flow is monitored using one of several diverse methods, including: The step-down EGR system is designed to deliver a portion of spent exhaust gases back to the intake manifold, in measured increments. NOx emissions are regulated by federal mandate in North America. NOx has been proven to be a contributing factor in ozone depletion from exhaust emissions. ![]() The step-down EGR valve system is critical in the reduction of nitrous oxide (NOx) particles that are released into the atmosphere as a result of internal combustion and diesel engine operation. Either an electrical problem or a mechanical problem may cause a code P049A to be stored.Įxcessive or insufficient EGR flow may result in a stored code P049A. The designation "B" refers to a certain position of the step-down EGR valve. That may include but is not limited to vehicles from Dodge, Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet, Nissan, VW, Audi, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, etc.Īlthough generic, the exact repair steps may vary depending on year, make, model and powertrain configuration.Ī stored code P049A means that the powertrain control module (PCM) has detected a malfunction in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system "B" flow for a particular step-down setting. This is a generic powertrain diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that typically applies to OBD-II vehicles that have an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system. OBD-II Trouble Code Technical DescriptionĮxhaust Gas Recirculation B Flow What does that mean? ![]() ![]() ![]() What do you think about these drivers Squarepusher? Do you think any of them would run at acceptable speeds? Any input is appreciated, and thanks for all your great work thus far. really old shooter, should run fullspeed.)Īlso, * Sega System 32 games * and * Sega ST-V games * would be cool, but I doubt these 2 would run fullspeed on the wii. Nichibutsu games * (dangar… im dying to be able to play this one on the wii.(some) Konami 68000 games * (bucky, moo, etc). ![]() The drivers I would love to have would be the following, I personally don’t care about the larger games. Yea, I think that would be pretty awesome. This would be greatly appreciated, I wouldn’t mind if we were missing some of the RAM intensive games as long as we had Golden Axe, Snow Bros etc running without issues Our first ‘test cores’ weren’t really what I would deem release-worthy (Konami GX games didn’t fit into RAM, and Mortal Kombat / Midway DCS games were below fullspeed). Me and ToadKing can look into making small separate ‘core’ versions of MAME for Wii perhaps. True, MAME 0.78 should run all those games at fullspeed on even a Wii. This version doesn’t need such resources as newer ones. I wish someone to compile a little MAME core based on version 0.78. They have sound/music errors which are really annoying. There are some games that aren’t still emulated correctly by FBA, such as Caveman Ninja, Toki, Snow Bros, Tumblepop or Golden Axe. The files are there on the github to do this as of right now if anyone felt so inclined to do so. Ideally, someone would compile like 10 different versions of this mame core, each with a few drivers included so that we could have all the drivers but spread across the mame core split into 10 smaller cores(once again, cus of memory constraints). To run on Wii’s memory constraints some drivers in src/driver.c must be removed.".Portal Roms have all Roms Isos LIke PSX, PS1, PS2, PSP, Arcade, 3DS, Wii. "* When using concurrent building you may get an error that it can’t create certain object files, just rerun make if it happens. ALL Nintendo 3DS Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii U PC Games Playstation 3 PS vita. Just read the notes on the mini branch and you’ll see what I mean. The reason for this is that the mame core is so large you can only compile it with a few drivers at a time otherwise it will be too large for the Wiis limited memory. If you want to run other games with this mame core, what you have to do is remove the midway/williams drivers and then add in whichever drivers you want to test. I have this core and have tested the mortal kombat series as well as nba jam and some others, the only game that is close to being playable is mortal kombat 2(from my experience), but is still too slow. By default it’s setup to only support the midway/williams drivers which are not full speed at the moment, which is why this hasn’t been released for the wii. ![]() ![]() ![]() He also founded and ran a marketing/PR agency for five years, specializing in digital creative services. A decade in print journalism has honed his writing and editorial skills while helping develop managerial experience. To access the context menu, right-click (Win) / CTRL - click (Mac) on the part of the interface where you would like to execute a particular command. He also started three IT periodicals covering Windows PCs, consoles and consumer tech. Buy onsite warranty (if required) Warranty Not. Purchasing a Refurbished Apple Macbook can be a great way to save money, but it is important to be cautious and do your research before making a purchase. In the early 2000s, Chris worked his way to become Editor-in-Chief of a gaming magazine. Take a look at the sellers ratings and reviews before making a purchase. It sparked a lifelong love for writing so strongly that he dropped out and took a leap of faith in journalism. In his graduation year, he contributed to a weekly magazine about enterprise and started a faculty e-zine distributed on campus on floppy disks. He's been blogging online since 2008 at places like Tom's Guide, 9to5Mac, and iDownloadBlog though his journalism experience spans 20+ years.īack in the 1990s when the web was born, Chris studied Information Science specializing in Expert Systems and Management Information Systems. He also enjoys covering Windows, Android, Entertainment, Streaming, and popular devices and apps. It works like a charm and is helpful, especially if. You can snap your windows in various arrangements, like corner snapping, vertical and horizontal halving, and more. Grid's disassembled MacBook Air isn't small, but it's one of the most eye-catching pieces of tech-y art you could use to decorate your space. It lets you snap different app windows using keyboard shortcuts, drag-and-drop, and from the menu bar. It helps you with this task by defining a visual grid on your desktop, to which you can easily snap windows. Therefore, it looks like the Microsoft Office installation program patches the Apple print dialog in a way which interferes with all other applications.Christian joined MakeUseOf in 2021 as a technical writer predominantly focused on Apple's platforms. Magnet is one of the renowned window management apps for Mac. GridMove is a program that aims at making windows management easier. However, the “Xerox Features” are showing properly in the latest version of Microsoft Office 365 applications: Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Our Photo Grid Apple MacBook Case is a personalised multi photo collage that allows for multiple images to be uploaded. If your Mac desktop looks anything like this, well, the first thing you should do is to enable the Stacks feature first introduced in macOS Mojave. I also have an HP LaserJet 3052 printer, and the problem is the same: the “Printer Features” option appears in the pull-down menu and does not give access to HP options. The driver latest version is 5.6.0, dated July 26, 2020. I tried different versions of the Xerox print driver, including the most recent one and various versions from 2015 to now, without success. The problem is observed on two different computers: a MacBook running Mac OS 10.13 (High Sierra) and an iMac running Mac OS 10.14 (Mojave). All I can see in the pull-down menu is a generic option called "Printer Features”, which does not properly give access to Xerox options. ![]() It is not showing in Safari, Preview, Pages nor TextEdit. “Xerox Features” not showing in print dialog "Xerox Features" are not showing in the print dialog pull-down menu (the one just below “Pages: From: to:”). ![]() ![]() ![]() There's also several rides for family or friends to experience together as well as a large kid's area. Plenty to do whether you're a thrill seeker or just want to relax. Many guests either don't know this or have very little patience and head for the exits calling it a day so once everything reopens you'll practically have the park to yourself making the wait worthwhile.Īll things considered Aquatica is an all around great waterpark that offers a little bit of everything. If it's just a typical afternoon Florida thunderstorm just find shelter and wait it out as these tend to pass by pretty quickly. If a thunderstorm approaches in the area, a common theme during summertime, they'll temporarily close attractions. While there still might be a line to get into Aquatica this way, it'll go by much faster saving you precious time to your day. Instead of waiting in this traffic jam, turn into Sea Harbor Drive as if you were heading to SeaWorld and then make a U-Turn. You can just go park across the street at SeaWorld and walk on over or catch a bus.Īlso during busy season the line to get into Aquatica's parking lot can get extremely backed up into International Drive and cause all kinds of headaches. However, this usually just means the parking lot is closed, not the park itself, as they still allow guests to enter. Another reason to arrive as early as possible during that time of the year is there's always the chance they "close for capacity" for a few hours. I usually arrive around 11:30-12 and I'm able to find one but anything later than that and you might have trouble. ![]() On the weekends during Spring break/Summer time you'll want to get here as early as possible to get the best seats by the wave pools in the beach area. Smart strategy with all the competition in the area and the more rides they add the shorter the lines throughout the park should become. They've done a good job keeping this water park fresh adding a new ride each year I've been here and if rumors are true they don't plan on stopping anytime soon with a water coaster on the way. Now going on my 3rd year as an annual pass holder I have some more experience and tips to share. ![]() When I first reviewed Aquatica it was all still new to me. ![]() ![]() While Excel Online has come out with similar collaboration features, they don't run as smoothly compared to Google Sheets. Google Sheets was created with collaboration in mind and makes it easy to share worksheets, grant edit access, and collaborate in real-time. Microsoft Excel comparison, but here are the main takeaways: You can read all about them in Zapier's Google Sheets vs. ![]() They're both spreadsheet apps, so they have a lot of overlapping features, but there are a few important differences. If you're familiar with Excel, you'll have an easier time learning how to use Google Sheets. So does that mean it's basically just Google's version of Microsoft Excel? Kind of, but not quite. To select a GPT or Claude model in Docs, select the model technical name (e.g., “text-davinci-003” or “gpt-4”) in the models dropdown in the sidebar.Google Sheets is a spreadsheet app that you can access via the web. As a result, you can select a GPT-3 or GPT-4 model if you prefer that over the ChatGPT model. The GPT for Sheets and Docs extension lets you choose the model you want to use. How do I add GPT-3.5, GPT-4 or Claude to Google Docs? To select a GPT or Claude model in Sheets, select it in the sidebar, specify the model technical name (e.g., “claude-1-instant” or “gpt-4”) as the last parameter of the GPT function. As a result, you can select a GPT-3.5 GPT-4 or Claude model if you prefer that over the ChatGPT model. The GPT for Sheets and Docs extension lets you choose the model you want to use for each GPT function. How do I integrate GPT-3.5,GPT-4 or Claude with Google Sheets? ![]() Our extensions will help you call ChatGPT in bulk in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel so that you can apply prompts to many items at once or in sequence.
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