Unless your cover is soaking wet, the leaves tend to just blow off the cover, not stick to it, so there is nothing to remove. I just throw the pump onto the cover in anticipation of rain. They actually put in a call to their PB to see how much it would cost to have an auto cover retrofitted. This happens to them every year and it's at least a week before they can swim. Our neighbors who don't have an auto cover opened two days after we did (after professionally closing) to a BLACK pool. High temps require more chlorine, but sunshine REALLY breaks down chlorine.Īlso when we open our pool in the spring it is crystal clear. When we shock the pool, the water will hold chlorine for literally weeks since it only sees the sun when it's open. Our chemical usage has been far less than I would have imagined. If you have a two speed pump like we do, you'll spend a lot less time running that puppy on high after a storm or a windy day. in your pool while it's open to the elements 24/7. The pool will need less sanitation because you are not getting bugs, debris, etc. We have 3 kids under the age of 6 and only one of them could save themselves if they accidentally fell in the pool. I'd love to hear pro and con opinions and experiences from automatic cover owners, espicially those in the snowy climates. I've received quotes for the cover from $5,300 to over $8,000. He said we should use the money saved for more decking, a nicer fence, etc. This pool builder says a better way to go is to use a conventional solar cover at the beginning and end of the swimming season (when the heater is being used) then put that away during the hot summer months and use a product like "Liquid Solar" or "Heatsavr". I had my wife convinced that the auto-cover was the way to go, now I'm not so sure. He recommended them for people with very young or mentally-handicapped children. He only advocated putting an automatic cover on a pool for safety. Who wants to spend all that money and not see the water when you look out the window. He stated that the cost and mechanical problems increase significantly when used on larger free-form pools as the cover width increases. They are expensive, even for a simple rectangular pool. It makes a poor winter cover because the snow can't be left on the cover (will pull cover from tracks) and the cover will become very dirty, requiring a big scrub down in the spring - more hassles. The leaves and other junk must also be removed before the cover is fully retracted. ![]() I'll need a pump to remove rainwater from top of cover, which adds to hassle factor. Will result in increased chemical usage, as covering the pool during the hot weather will keep the pool warmer which increases need for chemicals and reduces their effectiveness. Will not reduce pump run-time because the water will still need sanitized. We are installing a vinyl-liner diving pool in the Cleveland area (lots of snow). This suprised me, considering he would make more money if we included it in the build. During a visit with my wife and I at our house, a very well established pool builder (30+ years) strongly recommended against an automatic pool cover.
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![]() These are your utilities, subscriptions, and other recurring bills that may be variable, but are pretty much consistent and predictable. Whether you list your mortgage as a big bill or a debt is up to you. If you have a lot of different debts, you may need to lump some of them into categories such as "credit cards" and "students loans." If you are using a debt snowball, only include the MINIMUM monthly payments in this section! The debt snowball is included in the Savings section. The point is that you have a place called BIG BILLS to remind you to budget for the big important stuff, the stuff that if you don't plan for, could break you. Whether you call some of these categories "sinking funds" or "short-term savings" doesn't matter in this worksheet. Some people like to track the savings for big bills in separate accounts, sometimes even a separate sub-accounts. You can divide in Excel using a formula such as =1500/12. For a monthly budget, divide the total average yearly cost of a large bill by 12. Things like medical bills, home repairs, and car repairs can be budgeted ahead of time so that you have the money when you need it. Nobody makes it through life without unexpected big bills. This would also be a place to pull out priority savings to apply the "pay yourself first" principle. If you pay a tithe (the "pay God first" principle), then you can multiply by a percent in excel using a formula such as =10%*B9 where B9 is the Total Income. This category is for making adjustments to your gross income, such as listing the tax withholdings and other deductions from your paycheck. They are designed to help you apply the 'Pay God First' principle, the 'Pay Yourself First' principal, the 'Debt Snowball' and 'Savings Snowball' techniques, the 'Sinking Funds' idea, and the 'Envelope Budget' system. The categories in this worksheet have a very purposeful structure. Step 2: Enter Your Budget (Savings and Expenses) If your income varies a lot, you can base your budget on what you expect the minimum for the month will be. ![]() If you get paid weekly, you can base your budget on 4 weeks. ![]() If you actually get paid biweekly, you may want to base your budget on just two weeks of pay, then use your extra paycheck twice per year to do something special. 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As his disciples, it was their job to serve him, not the other way around. We also see this dynamic when Jesus teaches them about service by washing their feet. ![]() When Peter denies Jesus he would have felt terrible, because a disciple would never betray or abandon his master. In contrast, Judas’ betrayal would have been unthinkable, even if Jesus had not been the Messiah. Peter’s declaration, “I will never leave you or forsake you,” would have been a reasonable thing for a disciple to say to his beloved master, the rabbi. If we see this as a model for disciples of Jesus, it casts light on scenes in the gospels. Elisha even called Elijah “father” when he saw him go up in a heavenly chariot. Nothing Elijah said could make Elisha turn away. In 2 Kings 2, Elijah ordered Elisha to stay behind when he knew God was about to take him. We also learn about how devoted and loyal Elisha was to Elijah. We see this in Elisha when it says he became Elijah’s attendant, his mesharet (1 Kings 19:21), who humbly served his needs. A disciple was supposed to serve his rabbi and emulate him in his way of life, like an apprentice serving a master. The relationship wasn’t about academic learning, like a student taking notes from a teacher. Utter DevotionĪ disciple was supposed to be utterly devoted to his rabbi, to love him like his own father. By alluding to the plow, he is recalling the scene when Elisha makes the same request of Elijah. A potential disciple asks to delay his commitment to following Jesus for the sake of family, and Jesus informs him that he needed to abandon everything to be a part of the kingdom of God. Compare this with a scene from when Jesus was speaking to a would-be disciple:Īnother also said, “I will follow You, Lord but first permit me to say good-bye to those at home.” But Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9: 61-62) ![]() Elisha responded by burning his plow to show his total commitment to following Elijah, even over supporting his own family. When Elisha asks to say good-bye to his family, Elijah’s responds angrily, because Elisha was delaying his answer to the calling that God had given him. Then he arose and followed Elijah and became his attendant. He left the oxen and ran after Elijah and said, “Please let me kiss my father and my mother, then I will follow you.” And he said to him, “Go back again, for what have I done to you?” So he returned from following him, and took the pair of oxen and sacrificed them and boiled their flesh with the implements of the oxen, and gave it to the people and they ate. And Elijah passed over to Elisha and threw his mantle on him. So he (Elijah) departed from there and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, while he was plowing with twelve pairs of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth. Let’s look at Elijah and Elisha’s relationship: ![]() God told Elijah to chose Elisha to succeed him as prophet, and when Elisha was called, Elisha left everything to live with and serve Elijah. The Elijah/Elisha relationship served as a model during Jesus’ time of what was expected of the rabbi/disciple relationship. Since Jesus tells us to make disciples out of all nations (and be disciples ourselves), we will be enriched to understand what exactly was expected of a disciple. And in case you were wondering how a desktop program emulates the DS touch-screen features, DeSmuMe allows you to click with the cursor for in-game movement and interactions. You can also link a controller or customize your keyboard input and hotkeys. The program does well to mimic the experience of the real handheld device by providing screen filters, microphone support, and screen gap customization. It can be used through the command line or as a graphical program, but the trade-off is the lack of a mobile version.Īs an emulator, DeSmuMe offers features like save states, screenshot support, cheats, and video and audio recording. There are many ways to play Nintendo DS games, but DeSmuME is considered the best emulator for overall performance. Platforms: Windows, Linux, Android Alternatives: melonDS, DraStic (Android, paid), iNDS (iOS) (Image: DeSmuME) Some games can be choppy and Wii motion controls don't translate well to touch screens, but it's a great option for mobile gaming. You can also connect multiple gamepads at a time for local multiplayer.ĭolphin emulator also runs on Android devices. Dolphin supports wireless controllers, GameCube peripheral devices (like the DK Bongos), actual GameCube controllers with an adapter, and the Wiimote through Bluetooth. You can also enable overclocking to improve game performance and add anti-aliasing or other graphic enhancements.īy default, Dolphin is set to use your keyboard for all input commands, but you should change that. Dolphin allows you to turn on cheats, set a memory card path for save files, and change the default resolution and aspect ratios. Scroll down to the Stable versions section and hit download on the Windows or macOS button next to the most recent update. Get the program from the website's download page, but be careful here. The developers recommend using a powerful CPU and GPU to avoid glitches. Since GameCube and Wii games are a bit more complicated than earlier systems, the technical limitations of some computers may get in the way here. Dolphin also emulates Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, allowing you to add online play for supported games.Īs great as this sounds, there are some drawbacks. It found a way to emulate the Wii's motion controls, so even if you don't have a Wiimote lying around, you can still play games that require it, like Skyward Sword and Mario Galaxy. If you're looking to emulate GameCube or Wii games, your best bet is Dolphin. Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android (Image: Dolphin) There are legal gray areas surrounding ownership of ROM files, while some emulators require complex setups, but they're one of your best options for a hit of old-school gaming nostalgia. ![]() There are emulators for every retro game console-some even support multiple systems-and a variety of operating systems. We offer you games such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, Mortal Kombat, Contra, X-Men, and many others.Enter emulators, which allow you to play game ROMs on modern platforms. These days you can download all the classic games for Sega Genesis right here. Especially for the console in question, Sega developed multiplayer services these days known as Sega Meganet and Sega Channel, although XBAND was available in some parts of the globe. Tec Toy, a version of the console for Korea was sold in 3 million and Majesco sold 1.5 million. Sega Genesis was sold in 30.7 million units under this name. It was replaced by Sega Saturn in 1997 although some companies continued making the console up to 1999. Just to add, Sega Genesis was designed after Master System. Nintendo outsold Sega Genesis in Japan, but it was less successful in the United States. Sega Genesis was sold as the main rival to NEC PC Engine and Nintendo Super Famicom. There also was a slot for ROM cartridges that contained one or multiple games. ![]() ![]() The unit has 900 games in the library which were a huge deal back in a day and considered as one of the most advanced features in the industry. For the sound, Zilog Z80 was responsible. It is interesting that Sega actually made arcade console smaller and more available and hence Sega Genesis started its life. The console was powered by Motorola 68000 CPU and it was a 16-bit device. ![]() The consoles are identical and they don’t have major differences. Anyway, in the United States and some other countries the console is known as Sega Genesis. Despite the name, this console was the third version developed by Sega. It became available in the United States in 1989 as Sega Genesis. Sega Genesis started life in 1988 in Japan as Mega Drive. ![]() These enlargements are so inexpensive to print as black and white engineering prints. I’ve shared before how you can make black and white enlargements at Staples (or other copy centers. They all turned out so good, that I had several made into 18″ x 24″ photo enlargements that we hung from wall sconces around the room. Lorea is a beautiful Mom-to-Be and her talented sister, Kelsey, took the most amazing pregnancy photos of her just a few weeks ago. In the background of Photo 1, you can see a black and white photo of the image above. I had these from a wedding two years ago! I purchased them at Michael’s and they still carry them. Then, we added gold mercury glass votives to each table. The shower was held in the evening and these centerpieces created such a warm glow! We also sprinkled more apples, leaves, and acorns around the base of each centerpiece. Photo 1: For table centerpieces, we filled assorted glass jars and vases with apples, battery operated lighted sticks (purchased at Christmas Tree Shoppe) and Fall branches I picked up from the local garden recycle center! It made the perfect backdrop behind the Mom-to-be’s chair. When the concrete was set, I covered the buckets with burlap. To hang these, hubs mixed concrete in two buckets from Lowe’s and set the two tall branches in the center to set. This wasn’t hard to do, but was a bit messy – and totally worth it! Someone made the adorable Baby Kepiro chalkboard banner (a great welcome sign for the woodland theme baby shower)and hanging triangle shapes. I used a glue gun to attach sheet moss to each letter. It was super easy and there are a LOT of tee pee tutorials on Pinterest if you’d like to make one! The moss letters spelling out BOY are paper-mâché letters purchased from the craft store. ![]() I made the no-sew tee pee based off a tutorial I found on Pinterest. So, right off the bat, I don’t want to take full credit for some of these ideas. We chose a woodland theme for the shower and found so many wonderful ideas on Pinterest. With a little planning and creativity, you can throw an amazing woodland themed baby shower that everyone will love! Keep reading for some of our favorite ideas to use with your woodland baby shower theme. Finally, think about food – you can use cookies in the shape of animals, cupcakes topped with flowers or even a forest-inspired cake! Next, focus on decorations – this could include creating centerpieces with branches and other natural elements, hanging decorations from the ceiling and adding small details like animal figurines. First, pick a color scheme that works with other elements – think neutral tones such as white and green or vibrant colors like pink and purple. There are several key elements to consider when planning the perfect woodland themed baby shower. For an earlier start, show your child the cards face-up and let them match the images and colors.Throwing a woodland themed baby shower is the perfect way to make sure your soon-to-be born baby has the best welcome into the world! With fairy lights, pine cones and plenty of greenery, you’ll be able to create a magical atmosphere that is sure to make memories for years to come. As children's memory and matching skills improve, add more cards back in to keep the game stimulating for even more playtime. **Hint: to begin with an easier level of play, you can remove some pairs from the set to have a reduced number of cards. Once all of the cards are matched, the player who has the most pairs wins. It is the next player's turn when no match is made. If you get a pair, place those cards in front of you and take another turn. Each turn, a player turns over two cards to see if they have found a matching pair. Placing the cards in neat rows will assist with keeping track of their locations. ![]() How to Play: Lay each card face down on a flat surface. You will find owl, squirrel, hedgehog, fox, and more in this illustrated Woodland themed set. Kids will be entertained by the animal and plant illustrations, designed to encourage conversation and imagination. For parents looking to encourage cognitive skills while having fun - this Memory Game is a match! The sturdy and adorable acorn shaped cards are perfect for play and just the right size for little hands. Those who have not been caught violating school rules will be taken to the Playground for Recess. ![]() The Playground is a location that can be accessed by using the door to the left of the cafeteria. This room contains a microwave for Nuggets, and a vase that contains a flower for the Flowers for Diana mission. During lunch hours, the door is guarded by Stevie and Dr. To enter the room, the player must use the door near the left side of the cafeteria. The Teachers' Lounge is a location found in the cafeteria. In order to be allowed to leave the lunchroom, the player must purchase one burger and have a passbook, which will then be marked by the lunch lady, Ms. The Cafeteria is the location where Lunch occurs. Spending 2 apples in this room will kill the player, due to it being filled with a mysterious gas. This room also contains a vat filled with a mysterious green substance that goes into the kitchen. ![]() It contains tools like shovels, to weapons like axes and chainsaws. This area is almost always locked to access this room, the player must receive the key during certain quests. The Janitor's Closet, known by The Janitor by the weapons closet, is located in the boy's bathroom. The Janitor is usually seen here during Morning Time. The Boy's Bathroom is one of the two bathrooms located at the school. Applegate, who tells the students to play with the basketball or dodgeball. Those who do not pay go to gym class instead. If the player is in the playground when recess ends, the player has the choice to pay the $3.00 lab fee to go to science class. Danner, any students in Study Hall are forbidden from speaking or moving, and any student who does so will be killed. By default, Buggs will always be located here during recess. ![]() Those who violate school rules during Morning Time or are caught with contraband are sent here instead of recess. This classroom is also the location of Study Hall. Applegate, who, due to her withdrawal, tells her students to simply play and leave her alone. This classroom features cubbies and a toy box and is taught by Ms. By default, the player is sent here, but can earn his way to the "Smart Class" by completing the Flowers for Diana mission and bringing the A+ to school. The "Dumb" class is where all the "Dumb" children go for Morning Time. Locations First Floor "Dumb" Class/Study Hall +: This character returned from the previous game, Kindergarten. ': This character makes no physical appearance and is only mentioned. *: This character has no associated mission.
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While it is true that Facebook does track IP addresses for security purposes, the exact extent and details of their tracking practices may not be publicly known. In conclusion, understanding what an IP address is and how it is used can help shed light on whether Facebook tracks IP addresses. This means that as a user, you may not be aware that your IP address is being tracked. It's important to note that while Facebook tracks IP addresses, they do not publicly disclose this information to users. ![]() They can also track IP addresses to identify and block spam or abusive behavior. By monitoring IP addresses, Facebook can detect and prevent unauthorized access to user accounts. Like many other websites and online services, Facebook tracks IP addresses for various purposes. So, does Facebook track IP addresses? The answer is yes. A dynamic IP address is one that changes each time you connect to the internet, while a static IP address remains the same. When you connect to the internet, your device is assigned an IP address, which can be either dynamic or static. The numbers within the IP address range from 0 to 255 and are divided into four groups, each containing up to three digits. For example, 192.168.0.1 is a common format for IP addresses. IP addresses consist of a series of numbers separated by periods. It serves two main functions: to identify the host or network interface and to provide the location of the device in the network. ![]() In order to understand whether Facebook tracks IP addresses or not, it is important to first have a clear understanding of what an IP address is.Īn IP address, short for Internet Protocol address, is a unique identifier assigned to every device connected to a computer network. If you are concerned about your online privacy, it is advisable to review Facebook's privacy settings, limit the data you share, and regularly update your preferences. It helps improve user experience and tailor content to individual preferences. Overall, Facebook's tracking of IP addresses is a common practice among many online platforms. However, it is worth mentioning that Facebook can still collect other data points, such as cookies and device information, which may be used to create a more comprehensive profile of a user. This means that Facebook cannot identify you personally using your IP address alone. While some may view Facebook's IP tracking as an invasion of privacy, it is important to note that the platform anonymizes IP addresses and does not directly link them to user identities. By tracking IP addresses, Facebook can analyze user behavior, detect suspicious activities, and personalize content. This information is used by Facebook to provide better user experience, enhance security, and deliver targeted advertisements. When you access Facebook, your device's IP address is logged by the platform. ![]() To answer the question, yes, Facebook does track IP addresses. Many people wonder: Does Facebook track IP addresses? In this article, we will uncover the truth behind Facebook's IP tracking and shed light on what it means for your online privacy. Facebook, one of the biggest social media platforms in the world, has raised concerns among users about its tracking practices. ![]() Select the checkbox next to any key you want to disable.Click the disabling icon on the left toolbar to display the Keyboard Inactive Keys screen.Click the battery icon on the left toolbar to display the Keyboard Batteries screen and check your battery status.To check the battery status of your keyboard: ![]() (Instead, you'll have to hold down the FN key for the default F-key functions.) To make this change, select the Swap F key functions check box shown above If you prefer, you can make these programmed functions happen without having to hold down the FN key when you press an F-key. NOTE: You can click the "?" icon by F Key Settings at the top for detailed descriptions of these options
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