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Beach Life Virtual Resort: Spring Break - Opening and Editing The .BLE Game Files

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images taken from the game and from the game manual I have an itch to play Beach Life every now and then. The last time it happened, I found a band-aid solution to guests complaining about high prices. I wanted to make more changes if I could but I couldn't find a way to open and read some of the script files. There are some files in the game that are readable on notepad ( GameParameters.pis and the other . pis files on each scenario and sandscenario folder) but when you try to open up the . ble files, you only see random symbols. I've tried tools that I've seen recommended online ( Game Extractor , Ghidra , Offzip to name a few). Admittedly, I did just glaze over them because I know nothing about reverse engineering a game and didn't know what to do. I have an inkling to play it again recently, and I decided to try an idea that has been looming over my head but have been avoiding.... The GameParameters.pis file had a header containing the file name, and I notice...

Spot Reducing Fat

I've heard someone say that fat loss is more like tearing a page from a note book rather than sculpting out clay. Where fat comes piles on (and comes off) is primarily determined by genetics and hormones. HOWEVER there's constant search for more effective fat-loss solutions. Recent studies and trials haven't shown substantial success in achieving true spot reduction. However, some advancements offer nuances to consider: 1. Localized Fat Mobilization     Studies on cold therapy ( cryolipolysis ) and radiofrequency show small-scale fat reduction in treated areas like the chin, abdomen and thighs. These methods potentially break down or mobilize fat cells in the targeted area, but the overall fat loss remains modest and doesn't guarantee fat will only be lost from that specific area.      This seems to work best if you have minimal fat or minor sagging. I've watched countless of videos of overweight / obese individuals that have undergone non-invasive p...

The First Slam Dunk and is The Second (Third, Fourth, Fifth) Slam Dunk Happening?

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Inoue Takehiko - Slam Dunk I've been waiting decades for this! Even though the ending of the manga was bittersweet (albeit very realistic), I still wanted the rest of the manga to be animated. Although, if I'm being honest I also want a continuation (even more than the ' 10 days after ' sequel because I really want to see  Sakuragi  fully recovered and back to his shenanigans)  The First Slam Dunk is a 2022 Japanese animated film based on the wildly popular Slam Dunk manga. Written and directed by Inoue Takehiko , the film focuses on Ryota Miyagi (his childhood and his older brother Sota ) and the Shohoku vs Sannoh match. I was actually a bit bummed that I haven't gone to the fan screening (in the Philippines, regular ticket price was 400 php, the fan screening one was 1200 php  but you get a caramel popcorn, t-shirt, poster and keychain so it's worth it). If there is going to be a fan screening in your country, PLEASE GO! There are rumors going around that t...

Movies Round Up 010 (Dracula Untold, Van Helsing, Little Vampire)

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Dracula Untold Dracula Untold   " Dracula Untold " is a 2014 action horror film directed by Gary Shore and starring Luke Evans as Vlad the Impaler , the historical figure who served as the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula . The film tells the story of Vlad's transformation into a vampire and his battle against a Turkish sultan who threatens his kingdom. Was surprised to see Paul Bullion in this (even though his character died right away)!  I didn't really know what to expect while watching it, but I liked it. The part where he was making all the dying, wounded people into vampires to get revenge was very satisfying. The ending was set up for a sequel and I watched this around the time (2021) there were rumors regarding Dracula Untold possibly getting picked up again for a sequel but it seems it's unlikely to happen. Still, I imagine it would be something along the lines of Dracula and Mina ( Sarah Gadon ) starting to cozy up then Master Vampire ( Charl...