![]() Perhaps the most expensive of the early dolls, occasionally found today, is Beloved Belindy, a plump black doll wearing a headscarf. Raggedy Ann is often dressed in a pinafore worn over a cotton print frock and stripy red stockings. In Britain, she is much less-widely known, and frequently gets muddled with the ‘Orphan Annie’ character who later became the star of a musical and movie. Volland dolls were made during the 1920s and 30s, and many are highly prized, while even those from some of the later companies, Knickerbocker for instance, are increasing in price, especially in America where Raggedy Ann is one of the most famous character dolls. ![]() ![]() The early Raggedy Ann dolls often had brown hair, and less of a caricature face than later Raggedy Anns. One hangtag reads, ‘These stories – infused with a father’s pure, simple love – became immortal.’ The dolls have been made by manufacturers such as Volland, Knickerbocker, Russ, Playskool and Dakin. Many people, especially in America, concentrate on Raggedy Ann and Andy, forming immense collections of dolls and other memorabilia. So far, this hasn’t be proved – old dolls don’t seem to contain any remnants of candy, though it is a charming idea. One delightful rumour said that each doll was given a candy heart which read ‘I Love You’, just as Raggedy Ann has in the story books. Apparently Johnny Gruelle persuaded his family to make some cloth dolls to accompany the earliest of the books, maybe for shop display purposes, we can’t be sure now. Raggedy Ann dolls have been made for almost as long as the books have been published. More stories followed Raggedy Ann’s Magical Wishes, The Paper Dragon, Raggedy Ann in the Deep Deep Woods and Raggedy Ann and the Left-Handed Safety Pin amongst many, many others. Volland company, who later followed up the success with a character Raggedy Ann doll. Other characters have been introduced too, perhaps the most famous being her brother Raggedy Andy, Beloved Belindy, Uncle Clem and the gloriously-named ‘Camel With Wrinkled Knees.’ The stories tell how Raggedy Ann, a sweet kindly doll – because she has a candy heart – comes to life when humans aren’t around, and has great adventures with her brother, Andy.įirst in the series was ‘Raggedy Ann Stories’, which was published in 1918 by the P. Over the years, numerous editions of the books have appeared, though they have never been as popular in Britain as they are in the United States. ![]() He patented and trademarked the Raggedy Ann design in 1915. Tragically, Marcella died when she was still quite young from a smallpox vaccination which became infected, and it was then that Johnny took the decision to publish the stories which she had loved, for other children to share – it was his tribute to his daughter. Marcella was enchanted, and from then on, Raggedy Ann became her constant companion, inspiring her father to tell stories to the little girl about her doll. Her father drew a new face onto the doll, and it was she who became immortalised as Raggedy Ann. Johnny’s small daughter was named Marcella, and one anecdote has it that while she was playing in the attic she discovered an old cloth doll with a faded face, which had belonged to her grandmother. However, the anecdotes woven around the creation of this charismatic doll have become embellished, contradicted and disputed over the years, so no-body really knows for certain. Her creator was an artist and storyteller called Johnny Gruelle, who told the tales and drew the delightful pictures to entertain his small daughter when she was ill – or so the story goes. Unlike the majority of dolls which are devised purely for commercial reasons, Raggedy Ann was created for the nicest reason of all – she was created through love. Sold for £700 at Bloomsbury Auctions, October 2010. Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann & Andy original pencil and crayon drawing signed by the artist image 245 x 210m. Instantly recognisable with her beaming smile, red triangular nose and round black eyes, Raggedy was originally a storybook doll. Raggedy Ann Dolls by Sue Brewer Ann Dolls are one of the great American classic dolls.
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![]() Non-restorative sleep despite sufficient or extended total sleep time is one of the major clinical diagnostic criteria however, the underlying cause of this symptom is unknown. This log can give your doctor more information about your sleep patterns.Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a chronic, disabling illness that affects approximately 0.2% of the population. It’s also worth keeping a sleep diary in the week or so before your appointment. ![]() That way, you won’t forget anything you want to bring up with your doctor during the appointment. Preparing for your appointmentīefore meeting with a sleep specialist, Avena recommends writing out a list of your symptoms, plus any questions you have. These conditions may sometimes result from sleep apnea, a treatable but serious condition where you temporarily stop breathing during sleep. experience involuntary leg movements while sleepingĪvena also recommends connecting with a sleep specialist if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or lung disease.have problems remembering things or concentrating on tasks.doze off involuntarily throughout the day.So, if you’ve already tried a perfectly relaxing pre-bedtime routine and still have trouble falling asleep - and staying awake during the day - it may be time to consider professional support.Ĭonnecting with your primary care physician or a sleep specialist becomes even more important when you: ![]() It’s not always possible to address sleep problems yourself, especially when you have a sleep disorder. “Everybody feels tired sometimes, but excessive sleepiness isn’t normal,” says Avena. They can offer more guidance on whether it’s right for you. ![]() It’s always a good idea to ask your doctor before trying melatonin. Melatonin supplements could also help you fall asleep faster and potentially get better sleep when taken at the correct time. Taking care of your physical health can also lead to better sleep. You may not be able to completely cut all sources of stress from your life, but finding ways to better manage stress can go a long way toward helping you get more restorative sleep. You’re not alone in the least - stress is common, and high levels of stress can have a negative impact on your sleep. Research suggests that as you age, you’re more likely to develop conditions or experience stressors that lead to sleep troubles, which can, in turn, decrease the time you spend in deep or REM sleep.Įver found yourself lying awake, worrying about problems that popped up during the day, or the challenges tomorrow has yet to reveal? Here’s how to calculate how much sleep you need.Īs you get older, your chances of developing a sleep disorder or experiencing poorer quality sleep tend to increase. And newborns need a whopping 14 to 17 hours of sleep a night, says Avena. Regular non-restorative sleep can even affect mental health and contribute to depression and other mental health conditions, explains Avena.Īdditionally, one 2020 study involving 2,827 Chinese teens suggested a link between not getting enough restorative sleep and lower quality of life.Īdults should be getting at least 7 hours of sleep a night, ideally going through 4 to 5 sleep cycles. Over time, poor sleep can can also factor into chronic conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
![]() Navigate through various folders using the Folder Trees option in the Files PaneĮxpand or revert the Files Pane by swipingĪdd a Network location from another domainĬlick the Image Information button in the Preview Pane to review image details, including dimensions, file size, pixels and more Open, view and manage different folders at the same time using the Files Pane Tabs instead of using multiple Windows Explorer windows Use the Classic interface - which hides the Files and Actions panes - allowing you to focus only on compression functionality.Īdd or move files from Explorer into a Zip file more easily with a new Move button alongside the Add button Manage your WinZip contact list choose to not add one-time recipients and manually entered contactsīuttons for disabled features are hidden avoiding confusion. Use WinZip Express to easily place a cloud link for any file onto the clipboard where it may be pasted into other apps for sharing Quickly and easily reduce image file size by converting images from one format to another Manage Files with WinZip’s built-in File Management ![]() Schedule File and Folder Clean Up using Background Tools Set Expiration Dates for Zip files and Log files Set Expiration Dates for Files and Folders Use admin controls to set user permissions for Background Tools. Set specific files to be "ignored" during routine cleaning scans.Ĭreate, configure, manage, schedule and run custom cleaning tools. Use built-in cleaning tools to de-clutter your folders.Ĭreate and manage WinZip Jobs directly from the Explorer Context menu. Perform shell extension operations without leaving the WinZip Files Pane. Pin and access favorite files in the Quick Access section of the Files Pane. Seamless integration with Microsoft Teamsįind files faster with the built-in search feature. ![]() WinZip Security tools on Windows Explorer menuĪccess and edit files shared with you by others New ribbon look-and-feel with context-aware file management tools Seamlessly switch between Windows Explorer and WinZip Support for Windows Environmental Strings NEW Optional in-app ratings and surveys for users to rate experience and usability of WinZip However, we cannot deny its efficiency.NEW Modern home screen: Discover new product features, explore productivity tools, submit ideas via the ideas portal, use the online self-serve knowledge base, and update WinZip with a single click Overall, Duplicate Photo Finder does accomplish the task, but could use support for a wider array of formats and more advanced search filters. Moreover, the preview function allows you to view the original image against the duplicate one, indicating the level of similarity found for the current photo. Once the scan comes to an end, Duplicate Photo Finder shows the results in a list, which can be navigated with the mouse or via the up and down arrows on your keyboard. As soon as you launch the search operation, the program starts looking for duplicate content, displaying statistics related to the number of processed files and elapsed time. The folders you want to include in the scan process can be added to the list by drag and drop or using the dedicated built-in commands. There’s also the possibility to set the application to search only for 100% identical pictures. The program is able to work with the following: BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG and TIFF, while allowing you to select the deletion method and here, you have two options: move the files to the Recycle Bin or delete them without confirmation. The feature set is encased in a few small buttons that will help you to manipulate the data seamlessly.īefore you initiate any sort of operation, we recommend you make a quick stop to the Options section, where you can define the list of image formats you desire to include in the search process. It comes wrapped inside an appealing interface that remains intuitive throughout your whole experience with it. If you have large picture collections spread across the computer and want to clean up clones of the same image, Duplicate Photo Finder will do its best to help you deal with such content. Duplicate Photo Finder is a straightforward application that targets users in need of a quick and effortless way to detect duplicate images in one or multiple folders. ![]() Spotify's shares had a "reference point," or a targeted opening price, of $132 each. Spotify laid out a number of reasons for listing its shares via a direct offering, including providing equal access to all buyers and sellers. Instead, current shareholders were able to sell their existing shares and weren't restricted on when they could do so. In Spotify's case, the company was valued at about $3 billion after its direct listing, which Spotify said it pursued because it didn't need to raise money. A direct listing makes sense for brands with strong consumer awareness, such as Spotify and Slack, he added. "There's a fascination with the direct listing, especially after Spotify," Wong said. But in a direct listing, existing shareholders sell their stock directly to new shareholders. ![]() The underwriter raises new capital and drums up interest in the shares among investors. ![]() A direct listing skips the traditional step of hiring an underwriter - an investment bank such as Goldman Sachs. In July, Slack released a new desktop client that improved performance significantly-it now starts faster, uses far less memory and is much less CPU-intensive.Slack's unconventional approach of relying on a direct listing, which Spotify also used, could broaden its appeal among small investors. In FQ2, Slack’s R&D budget accounted for 38% of total revenue, as the company invests in the user experience, scalability and new features to try to stay ahead of the competition. Slack needs to continue to expand into more non-tech segments to better challenge Microsoft. Since Shared Channels is fairly easy to navigate, it should attract a greater number of less-technical users (from segments such as customer service and marketing), expanding the potential pool beyond the core tech vertical. Net dollar retention in FQ2 of 136% was solid, but down from 138% in FQ1 and 146% in the year-ago quarter. Given that Shared Channels will be a core feature on the platform, it should be positive for Slack’s overall retention rate. While still in the beta phase, Shared Channels managed to attract 20,000+ paid customers, giving it a 20% penetration rate. With Shared Channels, users can securely collaborate with external partners, suppliers and their own customers. Slack gets more valuable for everyone as more people use it. Shared Channels looks promising because it’s the first real network effect across customers. Enterprise Grid can accommodate Slack’s largest customers, which currently have well over 100,000 active users.Įnterprises are expected to be big users of Slack’s new Shared Channels offering, which enables inter-company collaboration. The offering connects multiple interconnected workspaces across a customer account-providing centralized administration, provisioning and control. Slack’s Enterprise Grid is aimed directly at larger organizations. There are now 720 paid customers with annualized recurring revenue (ARR) over $100,000 (up 75% year over year), a gain of 75 sequentially. In addition to 500,000+ organizations on the platform using the free version of the software, Slack ended FQ2 with more than 100,000 paid customers, up 37% from the year-ago level. Two of the company’s main goals are expansion within the existing customer base and growth in the number of enterprise accounts. ![]() Gross margin of 87.1% held fairly steady year over year. Adjusted for the negative impact of $8.2 million in credits given in FQ2 for service level disruption (hopefully a one-time thing), Slack’s revenue growth would have been 66%. In FQ2 (ended July), total revenue of $145 million rose 58% and beat the consensus estimate by 3%. In early September, Slack delivered its first quarterly earnings report as a public company. ![]() To have enough money to cover all expenses.Įxample: It's hard to make ends meet when you're living paycheck to paycheck. To find ways to save money by reducing expenses.Įxample: We've had to cut corners this month because our car needed a major repair. To save money instead of spending it all.Įxample: I always tell my kids to save their pennies for a rainy day, because you never know when you might need some extra money. To be very careful with money and make sure every penny is accounted for.Įxample: I've been counting my pennies since I lost my job I can't afford to waste any money right now. To live very frugally in order to save money.Įxample: We've been scrimping and saving for years so we can finally afford to retire.Ī reminder that money is a limited resource and should be spent wisely.Įxample: You can't just buy whatever you want, money doesn't grow on trees you know! To be very careful with money and not spend it unnecessarily.Įxample: After losing his job, he kept a tight grip on his purse strings to make sure he could pay his bills. Keep a tight grip on one's purse strings.To keep money hidden away, often in a secret location.Įxample: He stashed cash in a coffee can under his bed for emergencies. Money that is saved for unexpected expenses or emergencies.Įxample: I always make sure to have a rainy day fund just in case something unexpected happens.īeing extremely careful with money and not wanting to spend it unnecessarily.Įxample: My grandmother is always penny-pinching, even though she has plenty of money saved up.Ī person who is excessively frugal or stingy with their money.Įxample: My uncle is such a tightwad, he won't even buy himself a cup of coffee when we go out. To save money for a specific purpose or for the future.Įxample: I've been squirreling away some extra money every month to save up for a down payment on a new car. To reduce spending and live more frugally.Įxample: We're tightening our belts this month so we can save some extra money for our home renovation. The phrases below can provide useful language and inspiration for anyone attempting to save.Įxample: We need to cut back on our spending if we want to save up for our vacation. Whether cutting corners, tightening one's belt, or putting money aside for a rainy day, saving money is a smart strategy. ![]() They also highlight the challenges, sacrifices, and potential rewards of saving money. They often convey the importance of being frugal and prudent with money to achieve financial stability and security. Money-saving idioms can describe various strategies, attitudes, and behaviors related to financial planning and budgeting. These idioms often reflect cultural attitudes (like greed, satisfaction, or frustration) toward money and wealth.īelow is a list of 81 money idioms, including examples of how they can appear in everyday conversations. Money is an essential part of our lives, so it’s no surprise that we frequently use idioms to describe situations that involve finances. This article will explore the world of money idioms and how you can use these common phrases in conversation. ![]() Idioms exist in many languages and are vital to cultural heritage and linguistic richness. An “idiom" is an expression that can’t be understood literally, as the words have different meanings when used together than when used separately. The narrator does read well so I'm sure if the character(s) in the story were all near or over 75, I might actually enjoy her performance, but as it is, when it comes to reading the part of a 30+ women, this narrator's cadence and quavering voice all but destroys what should be vibrant images of a fascinating young women caught in the middle of an intriguing mystery.Idioms are a fascinating aspect of language. The main character is supposed to be a 30 something female, however it is practically impossible to relax and let images of the interesting young women that is supposed to be telling the story form in your head without simultaneously fighting to distraction to block out the involuntary images automatically produced by the voice of someone sounding closer in age to Miss Marple then lets say any of the leading female characters one might find in a Hallmark mystery movie. The story seemed interesting enough from the start but sadly the listening experience produced mild frustration at best!. I'm sorry but the narrator's voice does not match the main character in the story in anyway. Narrator's voice no match for the main character The user interface can be cumbersome to newcomers, and some emulation cores aren’t as performant as standalone emulators. That being said, RetroArch is not perfect. RetroArch has been around since 2004 and its development team is very active. You can record your gameplay directly in the app, and even stream it to services like Twitch. You can use RetroArch to host or join online gaming sessions for retro games. RetroArch supports Retro Achievements, which are super fun.
Stop Motion Studio supports Shared iPad and can be configured by a mobile device management system. Shared iPad and Mobile Device Management.Sync projects across all your devices using iCloud. Rearrange frames and copy frames between projects.Ĭhoose from a wide variety of beautiful app icons. Use your headphones volume button, your Apple Watch, or a Bluetooth device as a remote shutter release.Įxport your movie as an iMessage sticker. Start a project on a mobile device and finish on your desktop device.Ĭreate movies in Ultra High Definition with four times the resolution of Full HD.Ĭreate stunning animations from a video clip by painting over it, frame by frame. ![]() Manage projects directly using the files app. Support for both dark and light themes with the option to choose an accent color. Record live video to create a mixed animation.Ĭonnect a keyboard or external keypad to your device for faster workflow.Įxport your movie to Youtube, Instagram, or other social media sites.Ĭreate a stunning time-lapse recording with the built-in interval capture feature.Ĭreate an ordered list of all frames in your movie for further processing. Whether you're using iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Chromebook, or Amazon Fire HD, you can easily start a project on one device and finish it on another. Australia & New Zealand Hong Kong & Taiwan India Indonesia Japan. Stop Motion Studio Brings Out the LEGO Moviemaking Geek in All of Us.Ĭreate and edit stop-motion projects seamlessly across all your devices. Cover Flow in Motion Anytime youre using the iPod Touch for music. Stop Motion Studio makes it easy to create your own stop-motion movies.Īll you need is an iPhone or iPad, a tripod, the right software, and a bit of creativity. Stop-motion animation is a great way to bring toys and other objects to life - and learn the basics of filmmaking. Stop Motion Studio has been seen on various TV shows around the world and has earned a reputation as the go-to app whether you are a beginner or a professional stop motion animator. It was featured as 'App of the Week', on Apples Keynote, and on Apple TV Ads. Stop Motion Studio has received widespread recognition and has been honored with numerous awards. ![]()
![]() The structure for this is very closely based on the Phoenix Theme which is based off of Soda Dark. Sublime Text Custom UI theme based on the Oblivion FUI from GMUNK. It’s a middle-contrast dark theme using color inspiration from Tomorrow Night Eighties, and style inspiration from Twilight. This theme was created to be optimized for front end web development – HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP/WordPress. using this theme you have planety color schemes to choose from.Īll color schemes provided come in 5 flavors where the background of each is different. Cyanide ThemeĪ minimal dark theme for Sublime Text 3. The goal of this Sublime Text UI is to make a theme that feels right at home on macOS. this theme supports plenty of Color schemes.Ī Sublime Text 3 theme that is clean, elegant and modern. The theme is based on the great theme Spacegray. also, this theme has folder icons by default with Sublime Text 3.Īfterglow is a minimal dark Theme for Sublime Text 2 and 3. Soda Theme ships with two alternate UI tab styles. Soda theme is designed to work with the latest development builds of Sublime Text, including Sublime Text 2 and Sublime Text 3. Soda ThemeĪ Dark and light custom UI themes for Sublime Text. It comes in different flavors with accompanying Base16 color schemes. SpaceGrayĪ Hyperminimal UI Theme for Sublime Text , SpaceGray theme has a set of custom UI themes for Sublime Text 2/3. Material Theme > Material Theme Config You can also open the configurator from the command palette by searching Material Theme > Configuration Download now 8. Just right-click in your editor and choose. This theme provides a visual configuration tool that allows you to configure the theme by activating the available options from an inline popup. This Sublime text theme has lots of customization options. The material theme is well documented & brings the Material Design visual language to your Sublime Text 3. Agila provides Well-spaced folders in the file tree for better readability.Īgila comes with six high-quality themes and complimentary color schemes including:Ī dark theme for sublime Text 3, it is one of the best theme for all of your favorite code editors including sublime textĭracula theme for sublime text is clean, elegant and modern, this is worth try theme for the sublime text Download now 7. Download nowĪgila is clean & modern theme for sublime text 3. you can change its look and feel your way. ![]() Predawn Theme has lots of customization options. Predawn is one of the best & beautiful themes for sublime text 3. Predawn is a dark interface and syntax theme for Sublime Text. Boxy comes with Five high-quality themes and complementary color schemes including: ![]() ![]() kaching: Deposits 1,000 Simoleons into the active household's funds.Even people who make a point of avoiding cheat codes in other areas of the game often aren't averse to using a couple of these when they're getting started. Many players - myself included - simply can't imagine The Sims without money cheats. You can turn them back off again by entering testingcheats false. To enable debug cheats in your game, enter the following into the cheats console: testingcheats true.Ī notification should appear below the console letting you know that cheats have been enabled. In my experience, leaving debug cheats enabled in the background doesn't interfere with your game in any way, and it's a good anti-frustration feature when you do want to cheat quickly. Most of the cheats on this list require you to enable testing or debug cheats in-game before they can be activated. ![]() On Xbox One or PS4, hold all four shoulder buttons at once to open the cheat console. A text box will appear in the upper left of the screen for you to type in and enter your cheat commands. On PC, press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the cheat console. You don't even need to consider Star Wars mods (probably) with The Sims Star Wars expansion. The Sims 4 is no exception, with a frankly staggering number of cheat codes and debug interactions that let you control even more aspects of your Sims' lives than you're technically supposed to. Cheats, glorious cheats: they're such a staple of The Sims series that it's hard to imagine playing without them. |
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