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![]() “I started noticing that not only am I hot, but that I’m talented… But you’d be surprised at how many motherfuckers don’t know that I was in Three 6 Mafia.” “Being in Three 6 Mafia did give me a lot of confidence,” Gangsta Boo told Vibe in 2016. When Three 6 Mafia formed in 1991, they enlisted Boo early on, recording the group’s 1995 debut album, “Mystic Stylez,” with her as one of its featured rappers. 7, 1979, Boo began rapping in her early teens. ![]() But, along with a prominent solo career starting with 1998’s “Enquiring Minds” and its signature single, “ Where Dem Dollas At,” Boo guested on tracks with Eminem, Gucci Mane, Run the Jewels, OutKast, Lil Wayne, Blood Orange, Latto and more.īorn in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, Tenn. Like those female rappers, Boo’s start came with a prominent regional crew - Three 6 Mafia, founded by DJ Paul, Juicy J and Lord Infamous - with whom she recorded a handful of studio albums until her departure in 2002. A product of the Dirty South school of hip-hop in the 1990s, Boo’s edgy raps and frank sexuality made her an energetic Memphis counterpart to Philadelphia rapper Eve, Brooklyn’s Lil’ Kim and Miami’s Trina. ![]() Then click Ok.Ī few wireless mice have a jiggle mode built in, which you enable by pressing a button. Unblock the xlsm file by right-clicking on it, selecting properties and checking Unblock under the General tab. Download the xlsm macro file of your choice.Ģ. To run any Excel macro, you must first enable macros in Excel and unblock the macro file itself in Windows File Explorer. Of course, we can’t vouch for its safety if it’s modified after we publish this article. Since we don’t maintain this file, I can only say that it worked perfectly and was totally safe when I downloaded and ran it. One I tried that works really well comes from VBA YouTuber William, who posted his xlsm file on Dropbox. We’re not going to delve into how to program a VBA file here, but you can find several mouse jiggling VBA macros for Excel online. ![]() If you can change the Excel settings, so the program allows you to run macros, you can download or write a very simple macro that moves the mouse pointer for you. Let’s say you have a company-issued laptop that you can’t install or run software on, but you do have Microsoft Excel. Requires ability to change Excel security settings Also, make sure that your mouse jiggler is made for the type of USB port your laptop has: most are made for USB Type-A ports, but some come with Type-A to Type-C adapters.īuy: USB Mouse Jigglers on Amazon Method 3: Mouse Jiggler Macro for Excelĭoesn’t require software installation privileges We recommend getting a mouse jiggler with an on / off button, as some cheaper models require you to unplug them whenever you want to turn them off. However, they are all likely to work as advertised. We haven’t tested any of the dozen or so USB mouse jigglers that are currently available on Amazon. However, it’s always possible that the jiggler will provide some kind of digital trail that a skilled IT professional or one with monitoring software could detect. So if you are on a corporate laptop, your IT department probably will not even notice you have it (unless they walk by your desk and see it). These USB mouse jigglers will likely appear in the Windows device manager as an HID-compliant mouse (or something similar in macOS and Linux), and you won’t need to install any drivers. Then, usually, with the touch of an on / off button on the dongle itself, the jiggler will move the pointer around until you disable it. These are USB dongles that plug into a USB port on a laptop and appear to the operating system as if they were mice. If you peruse the virtual shelves at Amazon or another retailer, you’ll see scores of mouse jiggler dongles going for $8 to $12. To update the SMBIOS data, follow the guide linked below. With the release of macOS Sonoma, Apple has again dropped support for their obsolete Mac models (up to Skylake) and therefore you'll need to update the SMBIOS data to 2018 and later. ![]() Do not use these Kernel Patches if you're using an Intel based CPU. If you're using an AMD System, you'll also need to update the Kernel Patches. This is mandatory for the smooth update ensuring the update doesn't break the system and enter into a loop state or result in an unbootable system. macOS Sonoma comes in just under 13 GB in size: Back up your Mac before installing the update. If you are enrolled as a public beta tester, download the macOS. If you're using some other kext and an update is available, you should update that too.You can find the pre-built version of the essential kexts in the forum's Download section. Click on Install Profile to download the new macOS Developer Beta Access Utility to your Mac. The essential kexts are Lilu, VirtualSMC, WhateverGreen, and AppleALC. Unlike the bootloader, you must update the kexts too. The prebuilt binaries can be downloaded from the forum's Download section. If you're using Clover, you must update it to (5152) or newer, and if you're using OpenCore, you must update it to (v0.9.3) or newer. Whether you're running Clover or OpenCore, you must update your existing bootloader to the latest possible version for a hassle-free update experience. In case the update fails to process or you encounter any issues with the update, you can always roll back to your existing installation. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to perform a full backup of your existing installation using Carbon Copy Cloner or Time Machine, or any other reliable backup/restore tool. To install macOS Sonoma Beta 2, follow the steps below.Īs this is a beta update, this update may break some functionality. Ensure your USB Ports are properly mapped. The final release of macOS Sonoma will be available for all Mac users as a free software update this fall. It still remains to be seen how stable macOS Sonoma Beta 2 is and what more bugs it brings. This is the simplest installation procedure that most users should. Although a variety of third-party apps crash regularly, the macOS Sonoma Beta 2 feels as stable as any other prior beta release. pkg installers for Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, and Big Sur for use with the macOS Installer. The first beta of macOS Sonoma Beta is surprisingly stable and performs well in a fresh install as well as on the systems that have been updated using the Software Update method available in the System Settings. 3) Select the bootable installer drive and press the return key or click the up arrow. Stop pressing the Option key when you see the black screen with your Mac’s available bootable volumes. 2) Turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold the Option key. If your older Mac doesn’t include Software Update, you can find macOS Sonoma by searching for it in the App Store.What we know about 14 Beta 2 (23A5276g) so far.įor detailed information about the content of this update, please visit: macOS Sonoma Beta Release Notes. 1) Plug in the bootable USB drive installer to your Mac. Or use Spotlight in your menu bar to search for “Software Update”, then open it from the search results. Or in earlier versions of macOS, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update. The macOS Sonoma beta shows up with an almost 13 GB. Click General in the sidebar, then click Software Update on the right. If you use your Mac for critical work, don’t install the macOS Sonoma beta at least for now unless you can put it on a secondary Mac. It’s the fastest and easiest way to get macOS upgrades, and it may require less storage space to download and install.įrom the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose System Settings. Use Software Update to download and install the latest version of macOS Sonoma. To download the complete installer for MacOS Sonoma 14 developer beta, you’d use the following command: softwareupdate -fetch-full-installer 14.0. ![]() If you have an external storage device, you can use it to back up your Mac with Time Machine. During installation, specify in the settings that you want to receive beta updates (path: Main, Software update, next to Beta updates press i). First: Download the macOS Ventura installer from the Mac App Store. A full list of compatible models is also available.īefore upgrading, it's a good idea to make a backup. There are two ways to install macOS Sonoma on a new volume. MacOS Sonoma is compatible with these Mac models. ![]() The call sounds like one of those sad infomercials that play in the middle of the night. ![]() Have a friend whose marriage is on the rocks? The Divorce Hotline might be the number for them. The robotic yet snarky voice reads out a script that - how do I put this? Sounds like a cross between customer service and a phone sex line. It starts off as a regular customer service hotline with lines like “press 1 for x” and “press 2 for y.” But it doesn’t stay that way for long. Add a couple personal details to make the friendship package look legit, and you are good to go! Sex Addiction Intervention With our Rakesh soundboard, you can play a very convincing call center agent. You might actually be able to duplicate this call on your own. It might be sad at first, but you have to admit the “but you can call me BFF, best friends for a very long time indeed,” is very funny. He gives out a very long and very gibberish “Indian” name. The pre-recorded message starts out polite, but by the time you get to the agent’s name, you know it’s BS. Can you imagine your friendship being one of them? Ouch. Think about all the tedious and laborious tasks sent overseas. India is one of the top countries for outsourced work. Because this is not a joke, there is nothing funny about bad breath.” Direct and straight to the point - I like it. My favorite part of the call is when it says, “Do you hear me laughing? No, you don’t. Who knows? It might prompt them to make changes in their life. If you ever find someone with stinky breath, slip them this number and let them find out. Of all the “well-meaning” phone numbers here, this one is actually the nicest. They have thinly-veiled insults and can make for a great prank call. These numbers might seem like they have good intentions, but they are anything but that. Though I have to admit it would be hilarious. So don’t drink and dial! You don’t want to be the sad SOB who can’t move past rejection. Sometimes these recorded messages will make their way on air. Unlike the other two, there is no voice on the other end, so go all out and vent. Here, hundreds of calls come through with tales of woe and rejection. The Loser Line is a number set up by a Seattle radio station. And if they do, time to get a restraining order. ![]() I doubt they will bother to stick around after that. Please learn to take no for an answer and respect women’s emotional and physical autonomy. If you’re hearing this message, you’ve made a woman feel unsafe and/or disrespected. ![]() Any call or text to this number will get the same script: The Mary-Sue hotline is the perfect response for the “alpha male” types who can’t take no for an answer. The first number may have a bit of bite to it, but it can’t compare to the Mary-Sue Rejection Hotline. You can’t get any more straightforward than that! Mary-Sue Rejection Hotline And please do your best to forget the person who gave you this number because trust us, they already forgot about you.” My favorite bit? “Please take the hint and accept the fact that you are rejected. It starts off mild, but later on, the script gets pretty heavy-handed. Let them do all the talking for you and explain that “Hey, he/she is just not that into you.” You are bound to meet people who clearly can’t take a hint. A great response for the creepy guy or girl at the bar, gym, or anywhere really. The name says it all - these are prank call numbers you hand out to people you don’t want to see again. You want to prank them, not ruin years of friendship. Remember to keep the original one safe and sound, though. They will feel very disappointed to find out it is fake. When they get a new number from a guy or girl they like - swap it with something from on the list. You can also use them to prank your friends. It is one of the ways you can secure your exit strategy when people hound you for your contact details. A mormon asking for your phone number for prayers maybe? Or an annoying salesman at the grocery store? Or that pushy guy you You never know when having a fake number can come in handy. You’re guaranteed to laugh your heart out.īesides being a fun activity, you can keep these numbers in your back pocket. Each phone number has a unique angle and script. No, you probably won’t find Buk Lau or Abdo on the other end, but you can get something close. Do you find yourself sitting around with nothing to do? Are you bored and want some mischief? Entertain yourself with these funny numbers to do prank calls. Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of MLB Advanced Media, L.P.Interactive map with radar, high-resolution. My Sports is available on iOS 16 or later, iPadOS 16 or later, and macOS Ventura 13 or later. Check current conditions or forecasts with data points from 250,000+ personal weather stations across the globe. Local news is available on iOS 13.6 or later, iPadOS 13.6 or later, and macOS Catalina 10.15.6 or later. After I downloaded the app (onto my iPad Air 2 with OS 12.4.1) I immediately. 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Tony Bellew's wife Rachael reveals she is shocked that the champion boxer is in the I'm A Celebrity final: 'The kids want him to win' He's been given the Royal seal of approval Jax Jones reveals Prince William told him Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis 'love' his music Kyle Walker reveals he hasn't split from his wife Annie Kilner despite 'arguing over his ex Lauryn Goodman' How would you like to be remembered? 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![]() The parody pokes fun at the American merchandise seen on TV commercials. The song was parodied by song parodist Allan Sherman (no relation to the Sherman Brothers), using the same song title. An orchestral arrangement of the song was used in the 2021 Coca-Cola advertisement "Chimney".David Alan Grier in Amazon Women on the Moon.On 2013 album Disney - Koe no Oujisama Vol.3, which features various Japanese voice actors covering Disney songs, this song was covered by Takuma Terashima.Turin Brakes as a 2011 single, with all UK proceeds going to Shelter (charity).Plastic Tree (in Japanese on the 2011 album V-Rock Disney.Esperanza Spalding on the 2010 album Everybody Wants To Be A Cat.Joe Pernice (as "Chim Cheree") on the 2009 album It Feels So Good When I Stop.The Three D's covered it on a Capitol Records 45rpm 1964 recording.Pete Doherty performed this song live at the Meltdown festival in 2007.Mannheim Steamroller on the 1999 album, Mannheim Steamroller Meets the Mouse.Rex Gildo, in German on 1965's Chim-Chim-Cheri.Louis Armstrong on Disney Songs the Satchmo Way album.Alvin and the Chipmunks on the 1969 album The Chipmunks Go to the Movies.The Tinseltown Players on the some various albums including Chim Chim Charee & Other Kiddie Favorites.Miller covered the song for her first Capitol Records album Mrs. The New Christy Minstrels on the 1965 album Chim Chim Cher-ee and Other Happy Songs (#7 RPM AC Canada ).The Howard Roberts Quartet covered this song in 1965.Duke Ellington released a complete Album with Mary Poppins songs, Duke Ellington Plays Mary Poppins.Bing Crosby (on his 1968 album Thoroughly Modern Bing).Charlie Byrd released on Italian series I giganti del Jazz.Wes Montgomery on the 1966 album Goin Out of My Head. ![]() The Lower Third, an early David Bowie band, incorporated the song into their repertoire.John Coltrane on the 1965 album The John Coltrane Quartet Plays.Burl Ives on the 1964 album Chim Chim Cheree And Other Children's Choices.The song also shares some sonic similarities to the Yiddish folksong, Tumbalalaika. ![]() The " Mentsch" music group notes some similarities with a Yiddish song written by Itsik Manger named "Vaylu". In addition to the "standard" version of the song which Bert sings to the children, he sings short snippets of the song to himself at various times, with different verses specific to an unfolding plot element. His theme music became "Chim Chim Cher-ee". Travers characters in the creation of "Bert". In their 1961 treatment, the Sherman Brothers had already amalgamated many of the P.L. When the Sherman Brothers asked about the drawing, DaGradi explained the ancient British folklore attributed to "sweeps" and how shaking hands with one or touching their sleeve could bring a person good luck. The song was inspired by one of the drawings of a chimney sweep created by Mary Poppins screenwriter Don DaGradi. Sherman (the " Sherman Brothers"), who also won an Oscar and a Grammy Award for the Mary Poppins score. In 2005, Julie Andrews included this song as part of Julie Andrews Selects Her Favorite Disney Songs. The song won the 1964 Academy Award for Best Original Song. " Chim Chim Cher-ee" is a song from Mary Poppins, the 1964 musical film, and is also featured in the 2004 Mary Poppins musical. If you have trouble finding an image you're looking for please email me! I take requests when my schedule permits.Īll images © Melonheadz Illustrating LLC – All rights reserved.For the album by Eric Alexander, see Chim Chim Cheree (album). Blog and Website design and third party licensing are not permitted. Reselling, copying, or sharing my work (in whole or in part) is not permitted. Please take the time to read my Terms of Use, (the link is located at the bottom of the site), as you will be agreeing to the terms and conditions upon purchase. Please check the compatibility of files with your software BEFORE purchasing. This is a digital product, so no physical item will be provided. This Digital Clipart set includes: 1 zip file I have seen them printed as large as 3 feet without losing any of their integrity. COLORED illustrations only.Įach graphic is hand drawn by me (Nikki), and unique to Melonheadz.Įach image is saved in its own 10-inch png file. This illustrated set contains all of the clip art images as shown in the preview picture. How close your Wi-Fi router is to the electronic devices that use the internet can strongly determine the strength of your signal. Controlling how much bandwidth certain applications are allowed to use is a great way to ensure other applications have enough to operate. This means other applications will not be allotted the bandwidth they need to run. If you’re using an application that requires a lot of bandwidth, it will slow down the functioning of your router. In the case of an office, you will definitely need internet service specifically suited for a large number of people. Sometimes a single router can’t handle the internet usage of more than five people. There are routers suited for use with multiple person households or offices. 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The compensation we receive for those placements affects how and where advertisers’ offers appear on the site. First, we provide paid placements to advertisers to present their offers. This compensation comes from two main sources. To help support our reporting work, and to continue our ability to provide this content for free to our readers, we receive compensation from the companies that advertise on the Forbes Home site. The Forbes Home editorial team is independent and objective. ![]() With level design that almost beggars belief (see The Clockwork Mansion, which changes around you, or Aramis Stilton’s Manor, which sees you hop back and forth in time to navigate its corridors) the game world also gives you near total freedom in how you tackle every encounter, from pure no-kill stealth to unleashing chaos with a host of unnatural powers. Dishonored 2 is mind-blowing in its flexibility, with distinct abilities depending on whether you play as deposed empress Emily Kaldwin or her assassin father, Corvo Attano. ![]() ![]() Instead, it crafted one of the most impressive sequels of all time. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s EndĪfter the original Dishonored almost single-handedly re-energised the stealth genre, developer Arkane could have rested on its laurels. The game has been technically improved upon in successors III and IV, but it was with this second instalment (along with its Lord Of Destruction expansion) that Blizzard truly cracked the action RPG template and crafted an infernal masterpiece for the ages - the fact that it’s the only one in the series to get the full remaster treatment with 2021’s Diablo II: Resurrected speaks volumes. Sure, Blizzard actually making a "Secret Cow Level" after hearing about the false rumours of one in the original game was inspired, but the joy of hearing a regurgitator turn blue as your Azurewrath Phase Blade ices that mother is the real Diablo II paydirt. The clink of your enemies' coins, the gulp of a potion quaffed, the "ffft" of an item picked up, the twang of a skeleton archer's bow, loquacious item-identifier Deckard Cain's catchphrase "Stay a while and listen." – so much of what makes the definitive hack-and-slasher so glorious, so enjoyable, so loved, is the audio content. Kiwami is the definitive edition of what was an already great title, and stands as the perfect introduction to one of gaming’s greatest series. Meanwhile, everything looks much better thanks to Sega’s powerful Dragon Engine, making wandering the neon-lit streets of Kamurocho (a fictional take on the real life Kabukichō in Tokyo) an intoxicating experience. Combat is completely overhauled, with four varied fighting styles for Kiryu to master, while supporting characters enjoy expanded roles - notably fan favourite Goro Majima. The tragic tale of Kiryu Kazama, who takes the fall for a crime he didn’t commit only to be betrayed by his yakuza clan’s patriarch, remains as powerful as ever, but the modern glow up improves the game underlying the gripping crime drama. Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's RevengeĪlmost any of the Yakuza series could have taken this spot - special shout out to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the gloriously bonkers 2020 entry that had a homeless party member attack enemies with pigeons - but in the end it was this remake of the 2005 PS2 original that snagged it. Dual protagonists Alphen, a Dahnan slave, and Shionne, a Renan noble on the run, form the core of a fantastic cast of playable characters, while Arise delivers the finest version of the series’ speedy “Linear Motion Battle System” yet seen. ![]() It’s not just the visual spectacle, though - the complex themes of colonisation and oppression are some of the deepest the series has ever attempted, centred on the technologically advanced Renans and the Dahnan people oppressed by them. Yet it’s the most recent entry that nabs it - a visually gorgeous outing that, despite being a cross-generational release, feels like the first of the genre to make use of the power of PS5 and Xbox Series X. Members of the Tales fandom can be vociferous over which entry in Bandai Namco’s JRPG series is the “best” - 2003’s Tales Of Symphonia, 2008’s Tales Of Vesperia, and even the very first game, 1995’s Tales of Phantasia are regular contenders for the crown. |
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