text:
We’re Karat, the world’s largest interviewing company
We help companies hire top engineering talent by improving the quality, efficiency, and equity of their technical hiring process.
When every interview is predictive, fair and enjoyable, we can work together to unlock opportunity — for everyone.
How it all started
Mo Bhende and Jeffrey Spector connected on the shared commitment to unlocking opportunity in a world where access to career growth is often limited to where a person went to school, who their friends and family are, or their past work experience.
While leading global strategy within XBOX at Microsoft, Mo needed to hire 300 software developers as fast as he could. He learned quickly that the traditional approach to technical interviewing no longer worked. There had to be a better way.
Meanwhile, as Chief of Staff at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Jeffrey had been researching and addressing economic disparity. Through his work with job seekers, it became clear that the interviewing and hiring process often felt uncomfortable and unfair. He became focused on ways to reduce bias and create greater opportunities for job seekers.
The two friends realized they were thinking about different facets of the same fundamental problems: Through their own experiences and research, they came to recognize that improving the interviewing and hiring process for software engineers, in particular, would connect millions to opportunities and power economic growth. The technical interview itself must be re-engineered. In 2014, they came together to create Karat.
Our core principles
We set ambitious goals and make decisions that advance our collective purpose and mission.
We listen to our customers and continuously learn.
We engage with Karateers as both human beings and as partners.
We give and openly receive the gift of feedback.
We invest in our relationships for the long term.
We aim to build where everyone has access to opportunity.
Meet the team
Board of Directors

domain: economics


text: How much food should I feed my ducks a day? I can't just let them eat all day because my female got really fat because I used to do that. I was told around 1/3 of a pound per bird per day. I have a male Cayuga/Indian Runner mix and a female Cayuga. And they are both full-grown.

domain: food


text:
A Handful of Dust, satirical novel by Evelyn Waugh, published in 1934. The novel, which is often considered Waugh’s best, examines the themes of contemporary amorality and the death of spiritual values. Precipitated by the failure of Waugh’s marriage and by his conversion to Roman Catholicism, the novel points out the similarities between the savagery of so-called civilized London society and the barbarity encountered by the hero in the South American jungle.
The novel’s protagonist, Tony Last, is bewildered and devastated when, out of boredom, his beloved wife, Brenda, has an affair and sues Tony for divorce. Tony flees to South America, where he is captured by a demented, illiterate English squatter who keeps Tony a prisoner, forcing him to read aloud continuously from the works of Charles Dickens.

domain: artistic


text:
The complement system is one of the major effector mechanisms of humoral immunity and is also an important effector mechanism of innate immunity. We briefly discussed the role of complement in innate immunity in Chapter 4. Here we describe the activation and regulation of complement in more detail.
The name "complement" is derived from experiments performed by Jules Bordet shortly after the discovery of antibodies. He demonstrated that if fresh serum containing an antibacterial antibody is added to the bacteria at physiologic temperature (37°C), the bacteria are lysed. If, however, the serum is heated to 56°C or more, it loses its lytic capacity. This loss of lytic capacity is not due to decay of antibody activity because antibodies are relatively heat stable, and even heated serum is capable of agglutinating the bacteria. Bordet concluded that the serum must contain another heat-labile component that assists, or complements, the lytic function of antibodies, and this component was later given the name complement.
The complement system consists of serum and cell surface proteins that interact with one another and with other molecules of the immune system in a highly regulated manner to generate products that function to eliminate microbes. Complement proteins are plasma proteins that are normally inactive; they are activated only under particular conditions to generate products that mediate various effector functions of complement. Several features of complement activation are essential for its normal function.
• The complement system is activated by microbes and by antibodies that are attached to microbes and other antigens. The mechanisms of initial activation are described later.
• Activation of complement involves the sequential proteolysis of proteins to generate enzyme complexes with proteolytic activity. Proteins that acquire proteolytic enzymatic activity by the action of other proteases are called zymogens. The process of sequential zymogen activation, a defining feature of a proteolytic enzyme cascade, is also characteristic of the coagulation and kinin systems. Proteolytic cascades allow tremendous amplification because each enzyme molecule activated at one step can generate multiple activated enzyme molecules at the next step.
• The products of complement activation become cova-lently attached to microbial cell surfaces or to antibodies bound to microbes and to other antigens. In the fluid phase, complement proteins are inactive or only transiently active (for seconds), and they become stably activated after they are attached to microbes or to antibodies. Many of the biologically active cleavage products of complement proteins also bind covalently to microbes, antibodies, and tissues in which the complement is activated. This characteristic ensures that the full activation and therefore the biologic functions of the complement system are limited to microbial cell surfaces or to sites of antibodies bound to antigens and do not occur in the blood.
• Complement activation is inhibited by regulatory proteins that are present on normal host cells and absent from microbes. The regulatory proteins are an adaptation of normal cells that minimize complement-mediated damage to host cells. Microbes lack these regulatory proteins, which allows complement activation to occur on microbial surfaces.
Was this article helpful?
All Natural Immune Boosters Proven To Fight Infection, Disease And More. Discover A Natural, Safe Effective Way To Boost Your Immune System Using Ingredients From Your Kitchen Cupboard. The only common sense, no holds barred guide to hit the market today no gimmicks, no pills, just old fashioned common sense remedies to cure colds, influenza, viral infections and more.

domain: medical


text:
Shiraz is a full bodied red that needs a good chill to taste its complex flavors. Serving it at room temperature emphasizes the taste of alcohol and bitterness, which comes from the grape tannins used to craft it. Chilling a full bodied red to at least 65 degrees is a good rule of thumb, but some can benefit from being as chilly as 55 degrees. Despite having a high tannin content, Shiraz is usually served warmer than most full reds.
Do You Serve Shiraz Warm or Cold?
Shiraz is recommended to be served at 63 to 65 degrees, much like a Merlot or Cabernet. Serving this wine too cold masks its rich flavors. The grapes used to make Shiraz wine have notes of mint, blackberry, and black pepper in moderate climates. Hotter climates tend to produce notes of licorice and earthy leather.
These flavors are harder to detect when serving it too warm or cold. If it’s served warmer than 65 degrees, the focal flavor becomes alcohol and the wine can taste dull. Some wines have a little flexibility with temperature, but Shiraz is a bit more delicate.
Should I Put Shiraz in the Fridge?
Refrigerators maintain a temperature of 40 degrees or colder, depending on your settings. Unfortunately, this is far too cold for a Shiraz wine, so don’t leave it for hours unless you have the time to let it warm up again. Other than that, there’s no reason not to put Shiraz wine in the fridge.
If you have leftover wine, the best place is the fridge because it slows down the chemical processes that make it turn sour. Replace the cork or cap and put the bottle in the fridge upright. Shiraz tends to last longer in the fridge than lighter reds, so enjoy it for up to 4 days.
What is the Best Way to Serve Shiraz?
The best way to serve Shiraz wine is around 65 degrees in a red wine glass. Traditional red wine glasses are perfectly fine to use, but there are wine glasses specifically for Shiraz. These glasses are tall with a slight taper at the top to emphasize the wine’s fruity notes. Your wine won’t be ruined without this speciality glass, however. Shiraz wine glasses were invented in the early 1990s, and people have been enjoying this type of wine for hundreds of years.
Pair Shiraz wine with hearty meals like beef stew, lamb, duck, or hamburgers. Char-grilled veggies and aged hard cheese are also complementary.
Shiraz should be chilled and served in a red wine glass to best discover all of its taste notes. You can put it in the fridge while cooking or place it on the dinner table in a bucket of ice. It’s a great full-bodied red wine to enjoy with everyday meals like meatloaf.
It also won’t go sour as quickly as some wines, for those who rarely go through a whole bottle in time. Lastly, Shiraz wine has some of the best ratings among red wines so it shouldn’t be passed up.


text:
Mr Vinny Lanagan, Depute Head Teacher, welcomed everyone before introducing school captains, Eilidh Murray, Laura Kilpatrick, Heather Waugh and Iain Denholm. The captains fondly remembered their six years at Clyde Valley and, with great humour, recalled some of the more bizarre events from their catalogue of memories. They finished off by paying tribute to the staff who had given them so many opportunities over their six years.
Replying on behalf of the staff, Mr Quail thanked the year group for their contribution to the life of the school over the past six years and wished them well for the future.
Staff and pupils then danced the night away to celebrate their happy times together. We wish them all well in their future endeavours.
For more pictures click here

domain: sociology


text:
Hourly Court Fees
Adult: $24 plus tax.
Junior: $15 plus tax.
Family Sundays: $15 plus tax.
Ball machine rental: additional $5 per hour plus tax.
For example, 1 hour adult with ball machine is $29 plus tax (24 plus 5) plus tax. 1.5 hours adult ball machine is $43.50 (36 plus 7.50) plus tax.
Court fees are divided between all parties. For example, an hour of adult singles is $12 plus tax per person.
Reserved Court Time
- Members can lock in a regular court time.
- Cost is the same as normal court fees above.
- Please inquire at the front desk.

domain: law


text:
Apa Online Journal Citation. Read the editorial to understand the editor. Generate apa citations for websites, books, journal articles, movies/films, youtube videos, tweets, or newspapers.
(2019) if a journal article has a doi, include the doi in the reference. For a complete list of how to cite periodical publications,. Apa style online (use style & grammar guidelines menu) information needed for citations:
Author Name(S) Date Of Publication;
Choose between print book, website digital source, magazine, newspaper article, journal citing, image, pdf, or even youtube. Before citing an article from a periodical, one needs to determine if the article is from a magazine or a scholarly journal. If you use an online journal as a source, then you should first look for a doi, or digital object identifier, and use that instead of a url.
Citations Are Placed In The Context Of Discussion Using The Authors' Last Names And Date Of Publication.
Because online materials can potentially change urls, apa recommends providing a digital object identifier (doi), when it is available, as opposed to the url. Creat perfect references for structurating bibliography in a few clicks! Familiarize yourself with the scope of the journal.
(2010) Present Practical Ideas To Integrate Technology Into The Classroom.
For a complete list of how to cite periodical publications,. Online apa citation generator for free helps you to cite different types of sources: Publication manual of the american psychological association, 7th edition bf76.7 c66.
Following The Steps Below Will Help You Figure Out If The Journal Is Right For Your Work:
This citation guide outlines the most important citation guidelines from the 7th edition apa publication manual (2020). There are two general clues to look to in order to make this determination: The equivalent resource for the older apa 6 style can be found here.
(Labbo Et Al., 2010) Alternatively, You Can Integrate The Citation Into The Sentence By Means Of Narrative.
All citations should be double spaced and have a hanging indent in a reference list. 11 rows basic format to reference journal articles. Generate apa citations for websites, books, journal articles, movies/films, youtube videos, tweets, or newspapers.

domain: literature


text:
The novel antiepileptic drug lacosamide (LCM; SPM927, Vimpat®) has been heralded as having a dual-mode of action through interactions with both the voltage-gated sodium channel and the neurite outgrowth-promoting collapsin response mediator protein 2 (CRMP2). Lacosamide’s ability to dampen neuronal excitability through the voltage-gated sodium channel likely underlies its efficacy in attenuating the symptoms of epilepsy (i.e., seizures). While the role of CRMP2 in epilepsy has not been well studied, given the proposed involvement of circuit reorganization in epileptogenesis, the ability of lacosamide to alter CRMP2 function may prove disease modifying. Recently, however, the validity of lacosamide’s interaction with CRMP2 has come under scrutiny. In this review, we address the contradictory reports concerning the binding of lacosamide to CRMP2 as well as the ability of lacosamide to directly impact CRMP2 function. Additionally, we address similarly the contradicting reports regarding the potential disease-modifying effect of lacosamide on the development and progression of epilepsy. As the vast majority of antiepileptic drugs influences only the symptoms of epilepsy, the ability to hinder disease progression would be a major breakthrough in efforts to cure or prevent this debilitating syndrome.
- Slow inactivation
- Sodium channels
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience


Sen. Graham Testifies in Georgia About 2020 Election (Newsmax/"American Agenda")
By Charles Kim | Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:36 PM EST
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., appeared Tuesday to testify before a Georgia grand jury regarding the 2020 election.
According to CNN, Graham was expected to answer Fulton County prosecutor's questions about alleged attempts by then-President Donald Trump to overturn the 2020 election.
The report said that the probe likely would include questions about Graham's calls to Georgia election officials and his interactions with the Trump campaign in the days following the 2020 contest.
Graham had fought the subpoena requiring his appearance under the Constitution’s Speech or Debate clause, but the U.S. Supreme Court declined to block his appearance, the report said.
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that the Senator entered the courthouse around 8 a.m. ET Tuesday.
While not blocking the appearance, the courts did rule that Graham could object to some of the questions, including matters where he collected facts as part of his legislative duties, but would have to respond to public comments he made and anything he may have done to "cajole" Georgia election officials to disregard votes.
One federal appeals court judge said that Graham must answer questions about "coordination with the Trump campaign regarding its post-election efforts in Georgia, public statements regarding the 2020 election, and efforts to 'cajole' or 'exhort' Georgia election officials," the report said.
The probe comes from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger who claimed that in a phone call, Graham left the impression that he should throw out some of the ballots.
"It was just an implication of, 'Look hard and see how many ballots you could throw out,'" CNN reported Raffensperger, who has already testified in front of the panel, saying at the time.
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who just won reelection, testified in front of the grand jury last week after a judge denied his attempt to avoid the appearance in August, according to NBC News.
President Joe Biden narrowly defeated Trump in the vote tally by 11,779 votes, just 0.2%, according to Politico.
Almost 5 million people voted in that race, with Biden getting 2,473,633 votes and Trump garnering 2,461,854 votes.
NBC reported that Trump was angry with Kemp for not convening a special session of the state legislature to reverse Biden’s victory amid claims of election fraud.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is handling the case for the state, CNN reported.


text:
In 2015, Proparco granted a 16 million dollar loan to the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra University (PUCMM), to be used to build and equip a new Faculty of Health Sciences and to expand the Engineering Faculty. With almost 18,000 students, PUCMM is the fourth-largest university in the country and employment rates for graduates are close to 100%. AFD has also been partnering the University since 2006 to support the social inclusion policy that targets deserving Dominican and Haitian students from low-income backgrounds. More than 5,000 students have already benefited from this programme.
Year of publication :
sur la même régionPublications institutionnellesBrochures sectorielles de Proparcopublished onVideopublished onVideopublished onVideopublished onVidéopublished onVidéopublished on
sur le même thèmeVidéopublished onVidéopublished onPrivate Sector & Developmentpublished onRevue Secteur Privé & Développementpublished on


text:
With affordable accommodations and a variety of places to visit, Myrtle Beach is a great vacation destination for the budget-conscious traveler.
TrueTravelPlanner offers affordable accommodations on post hotels in Myrtle Beach and a wide range of things to see and do, so you can choose a vacation that fits your budget.
In addition to well-known attractions such as SkyWheel Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, destinations also have affordable Myrtle Beach State Park and Midway Park.
When planning your Myrtle Beach trip, weather is likely to play a role, but remember that bad weather generally offers a cheaper option. Most accommodations don’t charge upfront or cancellation fees for bookings, so you can save on travel costs until the day of your trip.
And if your plans are messed up and you no longer need reservations, stuck in advance in the book now pay later hotels in Myrtle Beach to avoid expensive and unnecessary reservations.
YOU MAY READ: Deals On Cocoa Beach Book Now Pay Later Hotels
Seasoned travelers know that even a well-studied trip can cause problems. Flights may be delayed or canceled due to inclement weather, rescheduled through cities with different schedules may be rescheduled, and the overall schedule may be subject to change due to personal emergencies.
What Is Book Now Pay Later?
Before we dive into the top’ prior booking, pay after’ options in Myrtle Beach, let’s define what the terms mean. Book now, pay later hotels to allow trippers to bespeak hotel apartments in advance without paying up front.
Rather, guests are generally needed to present a valid credit card at the time of booking, but the card won’t be charged until shortly before appearance or at check- heft. This point is popular with trippers because it allows them to secure reservations beforehand without fussing about paying right down.
Accommodation for pre-booked rooms is guaranteed but is payable only after check-in. There is no charge for missed or amended reservations if vacation is not possible. Getting cheap post-pay hotel rooms in Myrtle Beach will generally cost you less per night.
How To Find Pay Later Hotels In Myrtle Beach?
When you book your next hotel through TrueTravelPlanner, you don’t have to worry about potential setbacks. With TrueTravelPlanner’s post-pay hotels in Myrtle Beach, you don’t pay for your room until you arrive at your accommodation.
- Use a travel booking site: Many travel booking sites, such as Expedia or Booking.com, offer the option to search for hotels that allow you to book now and pay later. Simply enter your desired dates and destination, and then filter the results by payment options to see which hotels offer this feature.
- Check hotel websites: If you have a particular hotel in mind, check their website to see if they offer post-pay options. Look for terms like “pay at check-in” or “pay later” when reviewing the room options.
- Contact the hotel directly: If you’re unsure whether pay later hotels in myrtle beach options, you can always contact them directly to inquire. You can usually find the hotel’s phone number or email address on its website.
- Use a travel agent: If you prefer to book your travel through a travel agent, they can help you find hotels in Myrtle Beach. Be sure to let them know that this is a priority for you so they can focus on finding options that meet your needs.
This figure is an average and prices will vary based on facilities, location, and room availability at the desired hotel. Here you will get some details about cheap hotels in Myrtle Beach.
Top 10 Post-pay Hotels In Myrtle Beach
On TrueTravelPlanner, take a look at the fantastic offers we have already found on the attractions of Myrtle Beach, then use the filters to find the perfect deal.
|Sl. No.||Hotels Names||Location||Ratings|
|1.||La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Myrtle Beach – N Kings Hwy||4709 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States||4.8|
|2.||Bermuda Sands||104 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States||4.8|
|3.||Hotel O Myrtle Beach Boardwalk||401 7th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States||4.7|
|4.||Vancouver Motel||2601 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States||4.7|
|5.||Super 8 by Wyndham Myrtle Beach/Market Common Area||3450 US Highway 17 Bypass South, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588, United States||4.6|
|6.||Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort||2207 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States||4.6|
|7.||Boardwalk Beach Resort||2301 Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States||4.6|
|8.||Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes||8400 Costa Verde Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, United States||4.5|
|9.||Courtyard by Marriott Myrtle Beach Broadway||8400 Costa Verde Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, United States||4.5|
|10.||DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront||3200 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States||4.5|
Whether you are looking for enough space for the whole family to stay or a place to impress your business partners, now here, we will cover all your needs with this list of the top 10 selected pay-later hotels and the beautiful environment of myrtle beach.
1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Myrtle Beach – N Kings Hwy
A 2-block walk from the sea, this modern property is a 1.1 km drive from Pine Lake Country Club and a 3.4 km drive from Ripley Aquarium.
Modern rooms feature pillowtop mattresses, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with HD channels, and coffee makers. High-rise rooms and suites add a small refrigerator and microwave. Children 18 and under stay free with their parents or grandparents.
It features an outdoor pool, fitness center, free continental breakfast, and parking. Some rooms have balconies or fold-out sofas similar to suites with additional living space added.
2. Bermuda Sands
This rustic beach hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and an 8-minute walk from the Family Kingdom Amusement Park.
Most of the cozy rooms have private balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or the pool and are equipped with a TV, small refrigerator, and microwave. Upstairs rooms add a living room with a fold-out sofa, a kitchenette, or a whirlpool tub.
Amenities include an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, one of which has a lazy river and a water play area. There is also a private sun deck and free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
3. Hotel O Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
This casual, budget-friendly alley hotel is 3 minute’s walk from Myrtle Beach and 1 mile from Family Kingdom Amusement Park. Highway 501 is less than 1 mile away.
Connected by an external hallway, the rustic rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a small refrigerator. High-floor rooms add a kitchenette and seating area. The suite can accommodate up to 10 people.
There is a coin laundry. Parking is available.
YOU MAY LIKE ALSO: Book Now Pay Later Hotels Near Panama City Beach
4. Vancouver Motel
This low-rise motel in Myrtle Beach is 2.8 km from Family Kingdom Amusement Park and 4.8 km from Myrtle Beach State Park.
Overlooking the pool or sea, rustic rooms offer free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a small refrigerator. Oceanfront rooms add a full kitchen.
Parking is included. There is an outdoor pool with a sun deck and lounge chairs. Children 15 years and younger can stay for free with their parents.
5. Super 8 by Wyndham Myrtle Beach/Market Common Area
This clean, affordable hotel is a 9-minute drive from Myrtle Beach State Park and Myrtle Beach International Airport.
All rooms have en suite bathrooms, cable/satellite TV, microwave, mini fridge, and coffee maker. Some rooms have balconies or fold-out sofas similar to suites with additional living space added. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms and children 17 and under stay free when sharing with an adult.
Amenities include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool, a business center, laundry facilities, and free truck/bus parking.
6. Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort
This waterfront multi-storey hotel is a 2-minute walk from the beach, 2.8 km from Myrtle Beach International Airport, and 7.4 km from Myrtle Beach State Park.
The neat rooms all have balconies with sea views and come with free Wi-Fi, TV, microwave, mini-fridge, and coffee maker. Some rooms have a kitchenette and suites add a separate living room.
Complimentary perks include DVD rental and entry to select local attractions. Other amenities include beach lawns, indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, children’s pools, and lazy rivers. There is a seasonal café, poolside cabana bar, and refreshments lounge.
7. Boardwalk Beach Resort
This comfortable all-suite hotel in the Atlantic Beach Complex is a 15-minute walk from the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Boardwalk, less than 1 mile from Myrtle Beach Skywheel, and 3.2 km from US-501.
Casual studios and one- or two-bedroom suites feature TVs and kitchenettes. Higher floor rooms add fold-out sofas, balconies with sea views, or whirlpool tubs. There are three-bedroom penthouses and four-bedroom townhouses.
Parking is free. There is a seasonal cafe, an indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, a children’s pool, and a lazy river. Other amenities include indoor and outdoor hot tubs, a gym, and beach access.
8. Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
This luxurious beach resort is 2.3 km from Hwy 17 and 11.1 km from the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.
The stylish rooms feature a desk, coffee maker, flat-screen TV with HD channels, and a small refrigerator, some with sea views. Some rooms have balconies and Wi-Fi (charged) is available.
This property has beach access and offers a variety of restaurants, bars, and a 24/7 fitness center. There are also indoor and outdoor pools, along with a whirlpool and luxury spa (surcharges may apply).
Other amenities include a tennis court, 45,000 square feet of event space, and a business center. Breakfast buffet and parking are available for a fee.
RELATED POST: Top 10 Book Now Pay Later Hotels In Las Vegas
9. Courtyard by Marriott Myrtle Beach Broadway
This modern hotel is an 8-minute walk from shopping on Broadway at Beach and a 2.3 km drive from the beach on North Ocean Boulevard.
The modern rooms include free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with premium cable channels, a desk, a small refrigerator, and a coffee maker.
Some rooms have balconies or fold-out sofas similar to suites with additional living space added.
Social spaces include a living-style lobby, an outdoor patio, and an American restaurant serving Starbucks coffee. Other amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, gym, business center, meeting space, and free parking.
10. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront
This beachfront hotel is a 2-minute walk from Myrtle Beach State Park and 5 km from Whispering Pines Golf Course.
Spread across 3 towers, the colorful rooms feature sea-view balconies, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and microwaves. This suite has up to 3 bedrooms with an additional folding sofa.
There are several children’s pools, indoor/outdoor heated pools, and 2 lazy river attractions. Guests have unlimited access to ¼ mile of the beach and an 18-hole mini golf course.
On-site dining options include a buffet-style restaurant and a casual bar and grill. Other amenities include a 35,000-square-foot conference center and free secure parking.
Benefits Post-Pay Motels
- Flexibility: With this pay-later option, you can often make a reservation without having to pay upfront. This gives you greater flexibility in case your plans change or you need to adjust your travel dates. You can also secure your preferred hotel without having to worry about payment until closer to your arrival date.
- More time to save: If you’re on a tight budget, booking a hotel with a pay-later option can give you more time to save up for your trip. Instead of having to pay for your accommodations upfront, you can spread out your expenses and pay closer to your travel dates.
- Easier budgeting: By choosing book now pay later hotels in myrtle beach, you can more easily budget for your trip. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay for your accommodations, and you can plan your other expenses accordingly.
- No cancellation fees: There are many hotels in myrtle beach that offer free cancellation up to a certain date, which means you can change your plans without incurring any fees. This can give you added peace of mind and make it easier to plan your trip without worrying about unexpected costs.
- More options: By choosing post-pay hotels in myrtle beach, you may have access to a wider range of accommodations. Some hotels only offer pay-upfront options, so by choosing a pay-later option, you can expand your options and find the perfect hotel for your needs.
Overall, choosing book now pay later hotels in myrtle beach can give you greater flexibility, easier budgeting, and more options. Be sure to read the terms and conditions carefully before booking to understand the payment requirements and any fees associated with the pay later option.
Things To Do And See Near Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach attracts visitors with its prime shopping area and fresh seafood, and there are plenty of places to see and do without spending a lot of money.
You can budget for the most popular local attractions from our list, such as SkyWheel Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, and choose other affordable activities to fill your itinerary. Immerse yourself in local culture at the Carolina Opry and Myrtle Beach Museum of Art, or visit other attractions like the Legend Inn Concert.
What is book now pay later hotels in Myrtle Beach?
Book Now, Pay Later Hotels in Myrtle Beach are hotels that allow customers to make reservations without paying in advance.
Payment is usually due at check-in, and the hotel may require a deposit or hold the customer’s credit card information to guarantee payment.
What are the advantages of booking a hotel in Myrtle Beach?
The main benefit of booking a Book Now Pay Later hotel in Myrtle Beach is that customers can secure their reservations without having to pay in advance.
This can be helpful for those who are on a budget as it allows them to spread out their payments over time.
It also gives customers the flexibility to cancel their reservations free of charge if needed.
Are there any downsides to booking an instant, pay-later hotel in Myrtle Beach?
The main disadvantage of booking a Myrtle Beach hotel using Instant Pay Post is that it can result in a higher room rate compared to booking a non-refundable rate.
This is because the hotel takes a higher risk by allowing customers to book without paying and therefore may charge a higher price to compensate for this risk.
In addition, some hotels may require a deposit or hold on the customer’s credit card, which could tie up the available balance.
What is the cancellation policy for hotels in Myrtle Beach?
The cancellation policy for Book Now, Pay Later hotels in Myrtle Beach varies by hotel.
Some hotels may offer a free cancellation policy until a certain date, while others may charge a cancellation fee or offer no refund at all.
It is important to read the cancellation policy carefully before booking to understand the terms and possible charges.
How do I find post-pay hotels in Myrtle Beach?
To find Book Now Pay Later hotels in Myrtle Beach, you can browse online booking sites and filter your search results to show hotels with this payment option. You can also contact hotels directly and ask about their payment options.

domain: travel


text:
Adrian Burton reviews five jackets and gilets for the coming seasons
As the colder weather starts to set in, I want to talk about five styles sent to me by Snickers, StandSafe and Dickies, which all make my life as a workwear retailer and embroidery studio owner a lot easier. They all offer easy access to the breast area for decoration with no awkward pockets in the way and, as always, softshell fabrics look amazing embroidered and will really show off your digitising skill.
From StandSafe is the breathable Two Tone Softshell (WK009). If you don’t know the StandSafe brand then you need to check it out; its garments provide a great contrast in any workwear showroom. The clothing that it offers is great value and really well put together and thought out. This particular jacket has black and grey contrast panels, the quality of the fabric is excellent and it’s as good as any technical softshell walking jacket. It‘s made from a breathable, windproof and waterproof fabric, has a soft warm fleece liner and is great value.
Snickers has some fantastic gilets, the first of which is the Profiling Soft Shell Jacket (4511). This is all about the quality: when you put it on it feels like it is a natural fit, not baggy or hanging, and it looks great. It has standard pockets on the waist and one on the chest, and the fleece liner will keep out the chill. Also from Snickers is the AIS Fleece Vest (8014) – a perfect midlayer item that’s super soft. There are so many fleece gilets on the market that are cheap and cheerful, but this has been styled to fit and the quality of the fleece is on a different level. I know my customers will want to add these to their autumn uniforms.
Finally, Dickies had two great items for autumn this year: the Loudon Gilet (EH36001) and Jacket (EH36000). The jacket mixes a padded, puffer-style body with the arms of a softshell. This hybrid-type jacket is great for keeping warm and protecting against the season’s changeable weather. It also looks different to the normal, run-of- the-mill jackets on the market and the builders that come into my shop will see it and pick it up for that reason. Both the jacket and gilet come in three colours (black, navy and grey), have a contrast waterproof zip and offer an ergonomic, modern style for 2018. The above five products are all very different, but they have one thing in common and that is quality. In such a competitive marketplace, it’s great to see the passion that the brands are injecting into their products. Everyone is pushing their products to the limit to bring new ideas and new materials to the market, allowing you to give your customers the best choice in style and functionality.
Adrian Burton of South East Workwear runs the extremely popular AskAdy site, which hosts independent reviews of workwear garments. He’s one of the first people to be sent new products launching both in the UK and across Europe.
To see AskAdy’s DTG tips, visit www.images-magazine.com

domain: design


text:
Well who knew?
I have only discovered today that my favourite Christmas Carol was written by a favourite poet of mine.
In the Bleak Midwinter was published originally under the title “A Christmas Carol “and was first collected in book form in Goblin Market, The Prince’s Progress and Other Poems(Macmillan, 1875).
Then in 1906, the composer Gustav Holst composed a setting of Rossetti’s words (titled “Cranham”) in The English Hymnal, which is sung throughout the world. Gustav Holst drew inspiration from walks in his native Gloucestershire: the tune for Rossetti’s poem. The tune was named after the small Cotswold village where his grandparents lived.
Goblin Market, as readers of myblog will know, is a favourite of mine too.


text:
Massive Disneyland Attraction Database
The Moving Nemo Submarine Jaunt attraction as seen from the top of Mexico
Moving Nemo Submarine Jaunt
September 9, 1991
Avg. queue length:
Climb aboard a submarine and join the search for Nemo, a camp that has become lost somewhere in Holland. Through the submarine's bulwarkholes you'll be able to taste freaky scenes such as:
- Confusing Nemo
- Undead fish
- School of periodfish
- If you are sensitive to instructions, then you were practically made for this attraction.
- After going on this attraction, find something in a distant area of the park.
Guest Policies and Notices
- Minimum height 48".
- Yawning may occur.
- It is said that Tinker Bell's frozen amigo is entombed beneath this attraction.
- In the old days, the submarine lagoon was home to live mervases.
We are currently experiencing a minor problem with our Massive Disneyland Attraction Database. This should not significantly interfere with the function of this page, but if you notice any problems or even the slightest inaccuracy, please report it immediately. Thank you for your courtesy.

domain: entertainment


Mosquitoes are not just pesky insects that disrupt our outdoor activities; they also pose significant health risks by transmitting diseases such as malaria, dengue, and Zika virus. In 2023, the need for professional mosquito control services has never been more critical. This article will delve into the world of professional mosquito control, exploring the methods, benefits, and considerations for keeping your home mosquito-free.
The Importance of Mosquito Control
Mosquitoes are not only annoying but can also be dangerous. With the rise of global travel and climate change, mosquito-borne diseases have become a worldwide concern. Controlling these disease vectors is crucial to safeguarding public health. Professional mosquito control plays a pivotal role in this effort, offering effective solutions for both residential and commercial properties.
Understanding Mosquito Behavior
Before we dive into professional mosquito control methods, it’s essential to understand mosquito behavior. Female mosquitoes are the ones responsible for biting as they require a blood meal to reproduce. They are attracted to carbon dioxide, body heat, and body odors. Understanding these factors can help in designing effective control strategies.
Professional Mosquito Control Methods
There are various methods employed by professional mosquito control services to eliminate or reduce mosquito populations. Here are some of the most effective ones:
Professional exterminators use specialized insecticides to spray areas where mosquitoes breed and rest. These treatments can be applied to shrubs, trees, and other vegetation where mosquitoes hide during the day.
Larvicides are used to target mosquito larvae in standing water sources such as ponds, puddles, and gutters. By interrupting the mosquito life cycle, larviciding prevents the emergence of adult mosquitoes.
Fogging involves the use of thermal or ULV (Ultra Low Volume) foggers to disperse insecticides in the air. This method is effective for rapidly reducing adult mosquito populations in outdoor spaces.
Professional-grade mosquito traps use various techniques to lure and capture mosquitoes, reducing their numbers. These traps can be placed strategically around your property.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
IPM is a holistic approach that combines various mosquito control methods. It involves identifying breeding sites, removing stagnant water sources, and implementing targeted pesticide applications.
Benefits of Professional Mosquito Control
Hiring a professional mosquito control service offers several advantages:
- Effective Results: Professionals have the knowledge and experience to target mosquitoes at all stages of their life cycle, ensuring long-lasting results.
- Customized Solutions: They can tailor their approach to your specific property and needs.
- Reduced Disease Risk: By reducing mosquito populations, you minimize the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
- Convenience: Professional services save you time and effort, as they handle all aspects of mosquito control.
In 2023, the need for professional mosquito control services has never been greater. With the constant threat of mosquito-borne diseases, it’s essential to take proactive steps to protect your family and property. Professional mosquito control offers effective, customized solutions that can make your outdoor spaces safer and more enjoyable. Don’t let mosquitoes ruin your outdoor activities; take action today and invest in professional mosquito control for a mosquito-free future.


text:
This post series highlights recipes from Britannia residents that had been submitted to The Townsite Reporter, the newspaper for Mount
Sheer that started in 1949. The recipes have been posted exactly as written originally, so proceed with caution but have fun!
Mrs. F. Bentley submitted her recipe for Chocolate Sponge Cake in time for the Feb. 21, 1950 edition of The Townsite Reporter.
CHOCOLATE SPONGE CAKE
¾ cup sifted cake flour
1 cup sifted sugar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cream of tartar
Add water and ½ cup of sugar to egg yolks and beat well. Add salt to egg whites and beat, when foamy add cream of tartar and beat in peaks.
Add half a cup of sugar gradually. Fold in egg yolk mixture and vanilla. Add flour ½ at a time and fold quickly. Avoid over-mixing.
Bake in ungreased tube-pan at 325 for 1 hour. Invert to cool.
Photo: Russellstreet | flikr


text:
Julius Caesar How Betrayal Led to Downfall in Julius Caesar In the play, The catastrophe of Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare shows how fellows often betray each other. Julius Caesar is about to be laurelled king of Rome, when some well-known Romans decide that it is not a undecomposed idea for this to happen. They form a conspiracy and expunge out Caesar. Brutus, an honorable Roman and a very good helper of Caesars, betrays Caesar by killing him for the good of Rome. Antony, Caesars high hat friend and another honorable Roman, betrays Brutus by turning against the conspirators.
Cassius, a see Roman, and Brutus betray each other by disputation and destroying their friendship. all in all this betraying lead to many deaths in the play. When Brutus betrayed Caesar for the good of Rome by killing him, he had no idea that he would rue it later on in his life. Brutus wanted to kill Caesar because he thought that if Caesar became king, he would immerse who his real friends are and he would not...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: OrderCustomPaper.com
If you want to get a full essay, visit our page: write my paper


Warhawk hails from Venice and has been around since 2012. All band members seem to be trash metal fans but have been active in an array of different bands such as Etrom, Melets Occasus, Warmonger, Ammonio and Moshpits. Although they all listened to this kind of metal before, they never actually played it, until now. Furthermore, they add a decent amount of power metal, resulting in highly energetic and epic songs.
Being experienced musicians and all, they certainly recorded a number of highly convincing songs. Seven to be exact. Each of them is a fast, often hyperspeed, metal song with high pitched vocals which remind me of something between Overkill and Iron Maiden. Other influences seem to come from bands like Gravedigger, Judas Priest, Metal Church and Nuclear Assault. Not a bad bunch of names to be influenced by, if you ask me.
What Warhawk does is actually far from original or unique but that doesn't matter. I can easily imagine heads banging and moshpits forming when these guys perform these songs on stage. Songs like 'Bloody Brawl', 'Rising From The Dump' and 'The World I Have Enough' could be live favorites, slamming flashing solos and sheer speed in the faces of the audience members.
My personal favorite however, is 'The Dark Road', which brings me right back to those good old days of heavy metal where the beer was still cheap, the volume was still massive and the chick were still willing. Boy, I had some great times in those days. It's really a good thing that bands like Warhawk revive that spirit and proves that good metal never dies. So, my fellow thrashers, check out this band and relive the glory of the old school.


text:
2021 marks Cufa’s 50th Anniversary, and we want to mark this occasion with something special.
Thanks to Greg Patmore and Mark Westcott from Sydney University, a complete history of Cufa’s 50 years of operations has been written, detailing Cufa’s origins in the Credit Union movement, its development projects throughout the Asia Pacific region, and the vast array of characters from Australian and International credit unions. The book contains historical photos supplied from our own archives, as well as kindly supplied with the permission of Customer Owned Banking Association and the Australian Mutuals Archives. These photos offer a glimpse into historical moments in Cufa, and the wider global credit union history. If you would like to have a piece of Cufa’s, and Australian Credit Union History please contact firstname.lastname@example.org to purchase for AUD $35 + postage and handling.

domain: library


text:
Aerial combat is one of the key attractions for Revelation Online. A new trailer showcasing aerial combat has been released.
There are 2 major movement system in Revelation Online, namely Qing Gong and Flying System. Qing Gong allows player to run faster, jump higher, performing aerial dash etc, similar to Blade & Soul, Age of Wushu and other oriental-themed games. At the same time, it also allows players to equip wings and soar through the sky freely.
Furthermore, in the upcoming CBT (15th Jan 2015), aerial combat will be released, as shown in the trailer. The wings on players’ back are not just for decoration. Various contents have been prepared for aerial combat, including aerial skill, aerial PVE & PVP gameplay.
Each class will have some unique aerial skills, which allow them to perform aerial combat. The skills are non-targetting and requires player to aim manually. It can be used on flying targets, as well as targets on the ground. There is no restriction on flying anywhere in the world map, but you are not allowed to fly in certain instances or pvp arena.
A large-scale aerial battle gameplay content, “Battle of Jade Peak” will be released in the upcoming CBT. Other contents such as aerial instances & aerial territorial war will implemented in the future.
Revelation Online is a fantasy MMORPG developed by NetEase China since 2010. The next CBT will be held on 15th Jan 2015 and there will be no data wipe. Visit mmosite to obtain a CBT account.

domain: hobby


Elitech EK-3030E Digital Temperature Controller Cooling Defrosting and Fan Control Outpus With Temperature and Defrosting Prpbe Sensor, RS-485 Interface, Touch Key
Elitech EK-3030E is a temperature controller with touch screen buttons. It is suitable for temperature control of refrigeration, defrosting and fan output. With temperature measurement, temperature display, temperature control, temperature correction, forced defrosting, temperature overrun alarm and sensor fault alarm function. One-touch restoration of original setting values for easy re-adjustment of parameters.
It has the function of defrosting cycle power-off memory, even if the equipment is unexpectedly powered off, the defrosting can still be started in time to ensure the normal operation and cooling efficiency of the unit.
Compare to the EK-3030 temperature controller, EK-3030E Add 485 communication interface, the communication protocol adopts MODBUS. EK-3030E can be connected to the network as a control terminal device and has the function of remote monitoring and setting.
Due to its touch buttons, Elitech equipped the EK series with a key lock function to avoid accidental touches that may cause the parameters to change.
Elitech EK-3030E temperature controller is suitable for temperature control of medium and low-temperature cold storage, freezer, operating console and other refrigeration equipment.
Two-way sensor inputs: temperature probe sensor and defrost probe sensor.
Two-way digital signal input: DI1, DI2
Three-way control outputs: refrigeration, defrosting and fan equipment.
Elitech EK-3030E Function
|Model||Control Output||Signal Input||Other|
|Refrigeration (10A)||Defrosting (10A)||Fan (10A)||Temperature Sensor||Defrost Sensor||Over-temperature Alarm||485 Interface|
|Operating Voltage||220VAC±10%; 50/60Hz|
|Overall Power Consumption||<5W|
|Temperature Measurement Range||-40℃～85℃|
|Temperature Control Range||-40℃～99℃|
|Temperature Measurement Accuracy||±1℃(-30℃～50℃), Others ±2℃;|
|Product Size||85.0×35.0×63.8 (mm)|
|Mounting Dimension||71×29 (mm)|
|Rated Current of Output Relay||10A/220VAC|
- More Stable & Reliable* Pass EMC test, industrial level four test, Front panel protection level reaches IP65
- Touch Keys, Good User Experience* High precision capacitive touch keys for greater reliability
- Waterproof & Dustproof* One-piece front panel design for greater protection against moisture and dust
- Clearer Display, Easy to Use* High brightness digital tube display for the larger display area
- Easy to Use, No Menu* Single-click to complete the general settings directly, no need to enter the menu
- Buzzer Alarm Output, More Reliable* Sensor fault alarm and over-temperature alarm
- Use At Ease, Power-off Memory* With defrost cycle power-off memory function, even if the equipment is unexpectedly power-off, the defrost can still be started in time to ensure the normal operation and cooling efficiency of the unit
- Multiple Defrost Modes, More Stable and Energy Saving* Two defrost modes of defrost control output: electric heating defrost and hot gas defrost. In addition, with shutdown defrost function
- Multiple Fan Modes, More flexible to use* There are 5 working modes of the fan, which are related to the compressor and defrost functions.
- RS-485, Remote Control* RS485 for connection to Elitech iCold industrial supervision network or Modbus-RTU standard protocol.
- Cold storage
- Operating console
- Refrigeration equipment
EK Series Temperature Controller Functions Comparison
|Model||Control Output||Sensor||Communication Function|
|EK-3010||Cooling / Heating (10A)||/||/||/||/||/|
|EK-3010L||Cooling / Heating (16A)||/||/||10A||/||/|
Elitech EK-3030E Related Documents
Lovely product. Not over complicated. Works a treat. Great value.


text:
Oral 7 boosts the benefits fo saliva with sugar free xylitol. It provides relief for dry mouth sufferers and helps to freshen breath.
It contains active enzymes already existing in healthy saliva which neutralizes tooth-dacaying acids and fights of germs.
- Kickstarts production flow to relieve dry mouth
- Naturally occuring enzymes to help neutralise tooth decaying acids and protect teeth from germs
- Sugar and Saccharin FREE
Be The First To Review This Product!
Help other Jaco Dental users shop smarter by writing reviews for products you have purchased.

domain: chemistry


text:
The fertility cults, in which female deities held a dominant position, were widespread across many ancient civilisations. The terracotta figurines of the female deities excavated from the Indus valley civilisation sites gave the evidence that India also had a well-evolved tradition of worshipping the Mother Goddess, even 5,000 years before. Female deities of pre-Vedic civilisations found their way to early Vedic pantheon, too. In Rig Veda one finds Goddess Aditi, who is revered as the mother of Gods and the mother-womb of the universe. Surya, the Sun goddess; Prithvi, the earth goddess, and Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, were the other main female deities in the Vedas.
The late Vedic ages saw a decline in the prominence of female deities. However, they reappeared in epic and puranic literature and hence to the development of Sakta (followers of Sakti cult) system. Durga, the warrior goddess who has her roots in the tribal-peasant culture, and Kali, the black, usually naked Goddess with long hair, emerge during late epic period and early medieval period (around 600CE).
The Devi, the primordial Sakti [power], represents the energising force of the universe. In West Bengal, the Devi is worshipped during the festival of Durga Puja, every autumn. And, Danish scholar Peter Bjorn Franceschi's book Mother in the Making—Moulding the Void is a visual diary of 192 photographs, of the making of the clay idols of Devi for Durga Puja. Edited by Andrea Loseries, the book takes the reader through the various stages of making of the idol. The incredible collection of photographs in the book are accompanied with verses from Sankaracharya's Saundaryalahari. Translated by Minati Kar, the poetic descriptions take the reader to the philosophical and artistic aspects of the divinity of Goddess Durga.
Kumartuli, the home of master artists who craft the idols of the Devi, comes alive in the book. Moreover, it shows how the devotion is deeply engraved in India's artistic psyche.
Moulding the Void: Mother in the Making
Author: Peter Bjorn Franceschi
Publisher: Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd
Price: Rs 3,500


text:
Investigation of the effects of nanoAg on the enzyme lysozyme at the molecular level
Dandan Guo, Bin Zhang, Rutao Liu
NanoAg is almost the most widely used nanoparticle material, and the potential toxicity of nanoAg has aroused widespread concerns regarding its effect on human health. However, because previous studies differed in the preparation of the nanoAg as well as its size, exposure mode and targets, coating and so on, it is difficult to compare the experimental results of these reports and to arrive at an accurate and comprehensive conclusion. Further systematic study of the mechanism underlying the toxicity of nanoAg at the molecular level is necessary and important. Lysozyme was selected to investigate the mechanism underlying the toxicity of nanoAg at the molecular level, and this analysis included transmission electron microscopy, enzyme activity assays, and various spectroscopic methods including fluorescence spectroscopy, synchronous fluorescence spectroscopy, light scattering spectroscopy, UV absorption spectroscopy and circular dichroism spectroscopy. Multi-spectroscopic experiments indicated that nanoAg quenched the fluorescence of lysozyme at the concentrations of nanoAg ranging from 1.0 × 10−6 g mL−1 to 200.0 × 10−6 g mL−1 in the quenching mode of exponential decay using both dynamic and static processes, and was accompanied by complex conformational changes of lysozyme. The interaction between lysozyme and nanoAg inhibited the function of lysozyme. The toxicity of nanoAg was attributed to the smaller lysozyme being surrounded by nanoAg and that nanoAg released silver ions. The results will help provide a strong biophysical basis for research into the toxicity of nanoAg.
Circular dichroism, Secondary structure, Ligand binding, Nanostructures, Agricultural and environmental, Materials, Biochemistry

domain: biology


text:
We are getting close. As of this morning, the MLB and MLBPA were getting close to agreeing on a reopening plan for the 2020 season. All that remains as an obstacle in front of the 2020 MLB season is the approval by the government. There will be many changes for this upcoming season. One of which is the playoff format which we broke down here. Perhaps now the biggest question is, with all the temporary changes and a shortened 82 game season, will the 2020 World Series Champion be a legitimate champion or a joke in the record books? In order to answer this question, we must look to history and previously shortened MLB seasons.
During the 1918-1919 MLB season, the world was in the middle of its first Great War. The draft was fully enacted and as many as 15 players a day were being drafted into military service from Major League Baseball. This was due to the fact that being a baseball player was deemed “non-essential” work. Sound familiar? Baseball players were forced to find work related to the war effort or risk being drafted. This shortened the MLB season to a measly 126 to 128 games depending on the team. An armistice was reached in 1919 but the season was still shortened due to the fact that many players had not yet returned home from duty. This lead to a 140 game schedule in 1919.
However, the 1918 World Series Champion ended up being the Boston Red Sox who was led by the standout pitcher, Babe Ruth. Ruth was later sold to the Yankees for $125,000 thus beginning the Curse of the Bambino. The Red Sox would not win another World Series Championship until 2004, 86 years later. However, looking back,, everyone always thought of the Red Sox World Series Championship win as legitimate because if they didn’t then the Curse of the Bambino would have been 88 years in length counting back to 1916, the Red Sox most recent title before 1918. Yet, when looking through the history books everyone considered the 1918 championship to be legit therefore making the great curse only 84 years in length. Of course, the following season in 1919 was the Black Sox Scandal which de-legitimizes them for a completely different reason than a shortened schedule.
The story of 1972 is a ton of fun. The first two weeks of the season were held up due to a player strike. Players wanted to be compensated for inflation. After 13 days the owners conceded. Then the craziest thing happened. The schedule was not altered and the 13 days that were missed were not made up. The schedule simply just continued from the spot they were at. This led the Tigers to win the A.L. East over the Red Sox by a half-game due to the fact that the Tigers played one more game than the Red Sox.
Fortunately, the Tigers did not win the World Series as they were dispatched by the eventual champs the Oakland Athletics. This would be the first of three consecutive World Series Championships for the A’s. We remember the 1972 A’s for having a roster filled with the likes of Vida Blue, Rollie Fingers, Catfish Hunter, and Reggie Jackson. Not for their shortened season World Series victory.
Similarly to 1972, 1981 was shortened due to a much lengthier player strike due to free agency issues. A total of about 107 games were played during the 1981 season as players left in mid-June and returned in mid-August. Again, just like 1972 teams came back and continued the schedule as is leaving a number of teams playing differing amounts of games. This turned out to be much more of a problem in 1981. In 1981, MLB decided to do a first-half champion and a second-half champion.
However, there was nothing for the overall record. Reds fans should be pissed about that fact because they finished the 1981 season with the best record in baseball but did not win the first half or second half champion. Instead, the best record in baseball for 1981 sat at home. The Los Angeles Dodgers would go on to win the World Series beating the New York Yankees. This is the most memorable example of why a World Series Champion may be considered illegitimate. Yet, we still count the total for the Dodgers.
While 1994 was also shortened but there was no World Series Champion as the postseason was canceled. The 1995 season started late due to the same reason the 1994 season ended, a collective bargaining disagreement. The season was shortened to 144 games that realigned the league into three divisions and introduced the wild card. Unlike the 1972 and 1981 seasons, there weren’t any injustices when it came to the playoffs. Ironically it took a shortened 1995 season for the Atlanta Braves to finally win a World Series. The team that had dominated the 90’s so thoroughly but could never win the big one. The 1995 season goes down as the year the Braves finally got over the hump. Nothing less, nothing more.
There has been an abundance of shortened seasons in MLB history and 2020 will go down in the books a similar way. Yet, when we look back at those shortened seasons we don’t look at the World Series Champions with an asterisk or a demerit. We look at them as legitimate World Series Champions of those respective years. These teams aren’t the 1919 White Sox or the 2017 Houston Astros. Let’s keep that in mind for the upcoming 2020 season.
Come discuss this and much more at the Overtime Heroics forums!

domain: sports


text:
The battle of Actium (31 BC)
In the battle fought at the shores of Hellas, Octavian won a decisive victory over Marcus Antonius.
Battle of Actium, Cleopatra VII Philopator, Marcus Antonius, Octavian, Actium, Augustus, Quinquereme, 31 BC, Római Birodalom, The Second Triumvirate, naval battle, republic, Hellas, Egypt, Rome, naval warfare, battleship, fleet, battle, military history, history, antiquity
The warship having several rows of oars was the typical warship of the Hellenistic era.
مزدوران ارتش روم باستان به خوبی آموزش دیده و مجهز به جدیدترین سلاح ها بودند۔
As the Roman Empire expanded, military camps were established on the newly conquered territories.
این انیمیشن، تاریخ روم باستان را در طول قرن ها نشان می دهد۔
The river and marine sailing boats of ancient Egypt were one-masted, oared boats
The Altar of Peace, commissioned during the reign of Augustus, was one of the most important works of ancient Roman art.
Numerous legendary empires were built (and destroyed) in the course of history.
کار Blind Map مجموعه ای از مهمترین نبردها در تاریخ جهانی است۔
The Ottoman fleet suffered a catastrophic defeat by the fleet of the Holy League.
One of the most important battles of World War II proved to be a turning point of the War in the Pacific
The Greek fleet owed their success to their good tactics and their fast and easily manoeuvrable ships.
The British Royal Fleet led by Admiral Lord Nelson defeated the combined Franco-Spanish fleet in the naval battle during the Napoleonic Wars.
The naval battle fought by the British Navy against the German Navy was the largest sea battle in World War I.

domain: history


text:
Squidgy in the middle and crisp on the outside, these fries are baked in the oven with a piquant coating of ground cumin, smoked paprika and cayenne chilli.
Not all potatoes are created equally. Recipes often specify whether to use a waxy variety of potato (Charlotte, Jersey Royal, new potatoes), or a floury variety (Desiree, Estima, King Edward, Maris Piper). Waxy varieties are higher in starch and lower in moisture. This gives them a firmer texture, and makes them suited to dishes where the potato needs to hold together or crisp up. Waxy potatoes are good for fries, potato salads, and Spanish tortillas. Floury varieties are lower in starch and higher in moisture. This means that they break down when cooked, resulting in a light and creamy texture with rough, broken edges. Floury potatoes are good for mashed potato, baked potatoes, and roast potatoes.
Sweet potatoes are lower in starch and higher in moisture, which means they can be difficult to crisp up. Left to its own devices, a baked sweet potato wants to be soft and relaxed, and does not want to perform a ramrod stiff salute. You can coax sweet potatoes into more fry-like behaviour by removing as much moisture as possible during the cooking process. This involves starting with bone dry potatoes, and militantly spacing the fries out on the tray so that the steam can escape and evaporate in the oven.
Tips & Tricks
Dry potatoes well – preferably, wash your potatoes earlier in the day so they have time to dry completely. Otherwise the cooking oil will not stick to the surface
Preheat the tray – the hot metal will crisp up the underside
Grease the tray – this stops the fries from sticking to the tray and breaking apart when you need to turn them
Do not over-crowd the tray – if the fries are arranged in more than one layer, or placed closely together, they will steam rather than roast
Add salt after cooking – if you add salt before cooking, this draws out moisture in the oven, adding more steam
Leave to stand – this allows more steam to escape, giving the fries a firmer texture when you move them
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
2 medium sweet potatoes (600g)
1 tablespoon cooking oil (I used light olive oil)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
a pinch of cayenne chilli pepper (depending on preferred spiciness)
1/2 teaspoon salt
for greasing the roasting tray:
1 teaspoon cooking oil
Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F. Place a large metal roasting tray in the oven to warm up.
Chop the sweet potato into equally-sized pieces that will cook evenly. Place in a large bowl. Add the cooking oil, smoked paprika, cumin and cayenne. Use your hands to toss until the fries are evenly coated in oil and seasoning.
Remove the preheated tray from the oven and brush with a teaspoon of the cooking oil. This will stop the fries from sticking to the tray.
Arrange the fries in a single layer on the roasting tray, giving them plenty of room to roast and caramelise – use two trays if necessary.
Transfer to the highest shelf of the preheated oven and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and flip the fries. Return to the oven, turning the tray for even colouring. Cook for another 10 minutes, or until browned.
Remove from the oven, and sprinkle over the salt. Leave to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving dish. Serve with a dollop of cool mayonnaise.
My name is Rwth. I’m from Wales originally, but have lived happily in Bristol for many years. Cooking gives me great pleasure, but my interest in it was born of necessity. In 2012, my digestive system broke down after I suffered a traumatic bereavement. I spent the next 2 years in constant pain, until I began to follow the Paleo Diet. The Paleo Diet excludes foods that are difficult to digest and place stress on our bodies. This means cutting out all processed foods, and complex carbohydrates like sugar, dairy and grains such as wheat, oats and rice.
This website contains recipes and useful information for anyone following the Paleo Diet. In particular, for those who are trying to manage a gastrointestinal disorder such as Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn's Disease, Coeliac Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or Leaky Gut. All the recipes are free from gluten, dairy and sugar.
Some recipes do contain grains and other starches like legumes - these are labelled 'Paleo Plus'. This is because carbohydrates are important for regulating female hormones, while resistant starch is important for maintaining healthy gut flora in both men and women. So, for this reason, carbohydrates should be gently reintroduced when your gut is ready. For more information on this, read the Paleo Plus page.


Khrysos Industries Reveals State of the Art, Florida-Based Hemp Extraction Processing and Manufacturing Facility
August 27, 2019
Khrysos Industries, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Youngevity International, Inc., announced that it has leased 82,000 square feet in Orlando, Florida to house its post-processing, hemp-derived products, and finished goods manufacturing facility.
The single-use building was the former home of Nephron Pharmaceuticals, GMP-certified sterile manufacturing operations. The state-of-the-art facility features a 46,200 sq. ft. production area that includes 5,200 sq. ft. of class C7 sterile capable workspace, power is provided via a redundant utility system for continuous operation with 5000 amp of 480v 3 phase power available throughout the facility.
“We believe this facility provides us the opportunity to accelerate our post-processing and manufacturing capabilities by approximately two years in terms of production output. The amenities and the infrastructure within the facility save us significant CAPEX expense, and, more importantly, provides us the ability to grow more rapidly to meet market demand,” said Dwayne Dundore Ph.D., President of Khrysos. “We are in the process of moving over our post-processing equipment, and the extensive power systems in this facility allows us to scale as needed. We expect post-processing to be up and running in September, and we will then set up our finished product manufacturing lines.”
“This facility provides us the opportunity to shift our business plan from multiple processing locations to a centralized processing and manufacturing solution. Additionally, this should resolve the power issues that have become an industry challenge and provides us a significant increase in capacities within our production and manufacturing operations on an accelerated timeline,” said Dave Briskie, President and CFO of YGYI, about its wholly-owned subsidiary Khrysos Industries. “Being able to centralize our post-processing and manufacturing operations should provide for more efficient and streamlined operations that we expect to drive our ability to service our customers while improving our opportunity to drive our bottom-line profits.”


text:
I found The Set at Barnes and Noble for $22.91! Way cheaper than any other set I have!
I do not have Wave 2 Dead Tired Lagoona,but I will get her soon :)
First off is the rather large Box,it's a pretty Basic Monster High Box,But I love the Side Comic it's so Cute!
inside is a Cardboard cutout of Wave 1 Dead Tired lagoona,holding a Toothbrush.
Something tells me Lagoona forgot she was still in her PJ's
he he she said release the Reflection instead of,Release the Kracken!
here it is released from it's box.
The Background is Great!
Why is Neptune dreaming about Dead Fish?....well she IS a Pirahna
The only thing that needs put together is the Shower and that's pretty easy,though I had a tough time getting the base of the shower snapped on.
I'll start with the Vanity or Sink first.
it comes with two figures or Bottles attached to it one is a Coral or Dark Pink Seahorse and the other is a Blue Fish. I'm pretty sure the seahorse is meant to be shampoo but I'm not sure what the Fish is since it can Attach to the shower,is it Conditioner or Soap?
The Mirror Part is a Mint Green and looks like Tentacles come out from it or is it the Kracken? Two Purple Jellyfish hang from either side.
The Mirror is Actually a Mirror unlike Frankie's Bed (the back was more like a Funhouse Mirror)
The Back of The Frame has a Giant Molding of Lagoona's Skullette Surrounded by Bubbles,Skeleton Fish and Skeleton Seahorses,which is pretty Creepy to me. but still neat.
The Sink has A Silver Seahorse Spout and Two Silver Shrimp? knobs. They Do Move.
The Sink it's Self is Pink and meant to look like Coral. it even has a Skull shaped Drain!
The Legs are Black Mermaid Tails?
Under the Sink is a Plastic Blue shelf,meant to look like Glass that can sit items.
That's it on the Sink,Now for the Chair. Who has a Chair in their Bathroom?
The Chair is made to look like Black Coral that Curves up the back and on either side,The Back has Her Skullette in Pink. The Legs are Mint Tentacles wrapping around each other. same on the back.
I don't care if it doesn't make sense that she comes with a Shower,I think it's just a Cool looking Shower!
The Shower Curtain is Clear with a Greenish tint to it and made from a Thick Rubber or plastic like a lot of Shower Curtains. it has White Shells,Pearls,Dead Seahorses *shudder* and other Sea designs all over.
The Curtain also Moves like a real Curtain.
Someone was Obsessed with Dead Sea creatures....
I'll start from the bottom and work my way up.
The Bottom of the Shower is meant to look like the inside of a Clam in Dark Pink. because it's so rounded though,it's not very sturdy.
The Drain is also shaped like a Skull!
it comes with a Stand with a Bubble Design all over much like Dead Tired Lagoona's Water Chamber stand.
The Shower head is Shaped like a Dark Purple Clear underwater flower of some kind,it's really pretty.
It's Attached to a Black Tentacle,with Suction's all over it.
Kinda Wrong looking....
The Tentacle has two other's sprouting From either side,that curl in to hang stuff from. a Purple Scrub is tied to it as well as the Fish I attached.
On the Front is a Silver shower Knob with Her Skullette on it,the Knob actually moves back and forth!
On the side with the Scrub is a Large Clear Blue plastic Bowl with water running down the side that can hold Bath items or Neptuna!
How does Lagoona fit in it? Perfectly! These are going to be Nude Shots,because who takes a Shower with their clothes on?!
That's all on the Review! I hope you liked it!
I give it a 10/10,wish it came with more items. but I really love it! they can never do wrong with Playsets,to me.
Here's More Lovely Shots for you!


text:
Bristol, VA- The St. Andrews University Women's basketball team was defeated 84-63 to the Virginia Intermont Cobras in AAC action on Saturday afternoon.
After a competitive first half saw the Lady Knights trail only by three 34-31, the Lady Cobras came out firing in the second half as they shot an impressive 60% to put the game away. VIC scored 50 points that half while shooting 51% for the game and holding St. Andrews to 35% in the second half and 38% for the game.
VIC was led by 18 points from Radville Autukaite and a double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds from Kiara Cruse.
St. Andrews was led by sophomore guard Mercedes Smith's 14 points on 50% shooting (2 of 2 from 3-point range) and 4 assists and freshman guard Kayla Johnson's 10 points and 3 steals. Junior guard Karin Law also had 8 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals as well.
VIC improves to 4-5 and 1-5 while the Knights fall to 4-5 and 2-3 in the conference.
St. Andrews will complete their December schedule when they hit the road to play Columbia International University (SC) (0-8) next Saturday at 2 pm.

domain: game


text:
Research indicates Government Help to Buy Schemes only helps wealthy people
Following a review by Government ministers, rumours are rife as to whether the Help to Buy Scheme is to be scrapped.
Speculation has grown on whether or not it will be axed as recent research indicates that the scheme, which was implemented to support first-time buyers, is increasing house prices and only helping rich people to climb the property ladder.
The Telegraph has reported that the scheme could be replaced with another system which is directly aimed at less well-off families.
According to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, more than 420,000 people have now used the Help to Buy schemes to get on the housing ladder – which was launched in 2013.
Amazingly, over 1.2m first time buyers have opened Help to Buy ISA accounts, which offer top-up funds of up to £3,000 on top of the buyers’ savings.
Thanks to the Help to Buy scheme, more than 420,000 completions have taken place using one or more of the schemes and more than 365,000 first time buyer households are now on the property ladder.
However, research carried out by Hamptons International claims that a fifth of households have used the scheme to upgrade their homes and that it has also been used by a substantial proportion of affluent households.
John Healey, Labour’s shadow housing minister said that the scheme should be targeted towards buyers with ‘ordinary’ incomes.
“There are long-run flaws in the Help to Buy scheme which Ministers have failed to fix,” he said.
“As it stands, the scheme is poorly targeted and poor value for taxpayers’ money. Help to Buy should be overhauled and tightly targeted on first-time buyers with ordinary incomes, as Labour has long-argued.”
The Government has already pledged £8.9 billion to the scheme with a further £10 billion pledged in 2017 – although current funding for Help to Buy is due to run out in 2021.
Do you think the Government’s Help to Buy Scheme is flawed? Or does the help to first-time buyers outweigh the long-term proposed scheme failings?

domain: news


text:
Brought to you by:
Inflammation: What You Need to Know
Experts at Harvard Medical School confirm:
Unchecked chronic inflammation plays a central role in some of the most challenging diseases of our time, including: rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, asthma and even Alzheimer’s.
There are two forms of inflammation:
Acute inflammation is a normal and necessary process that allows the body to attack hostile invaders such as bacteria, fungi and other foreign substances anywhere in the body. Acute inflammation often comes on rapidly and subsides once the body has neutralized the threat and healed.
Common conditions that result in acute inflammatory reactions include:
- A sore throat related to a cold or flu
- Acute bronchitis
- Scratches or cuts to the skin
- Physical injury or trauma
Unlike acute inflammation, which is short-lived, chronic inflammation can linger, lasting months or even years after the initial threat. Chronic inflammation typically starts as an acute inflammatory response; however, when your body’s healing powers go into overdrive, chronic inflammation can occur. Alternatively, low levels of inflammation may be present even without the presence of an injury or illness. In this case, the immune system launches an attack on healthy cells and tissues.
The more effective way to test for elevated inflammation is by testing for C-reactive protein (CRP). The liver produces CRP, and levels are measured through a simple blood test. CRP levels will rise in response to inflammation. Other common markers include erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and serum protein electrophoresis (SPE).
Causes of Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation is meant to serve its purpose and then resolve. When it fails to clear up, it begins to deplete the body of vital resources and sets the stage for further illness. Common causes of chronic inflammation include:
- Untreated causes of acute inflammation, such as an infection or injury
- Long-term exposure to irritants like polluted air, heavy metals, industrial chemicals, and pesticides
- Autoimmune disorders such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and multiple sclerosis (MS), in which your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue
- Many experts also believe that certain lifestyle choices can contribute to chronic inflammation including smoking, chronic stress, alcohol use, and obesity


text:
Why does my dog bite and knead his bed?
Conclusion. Kneading is common among dogs and has instinctual and behavioral roots. It is most common in crossbred, working, gun, hound and terrier breeds as well as sensitive and anxious dogs. Dogs will knead to claim territory, as part of a wind down ritual, to adjust their temperature or to self soothe.
What does it mean when your dog bites your blanket?
Dogs nibble on blankets for a variety of reasons, most often as a source of comfort, to satisfy their chewing instincts, or to pass the time. Dogs can also nibble if they are stressed, lonely, or in pain.
Why does my dog nibble blankets with his front teeth?
Why Do Dogs Nibble? Far and away, the main reason why your doggo nibbles you is simply to show affection and to show that they trust you. Yes, if your dog is gently nibbling you or your clothes with their front teeth (incisors) like they are eating a corn on the cob, they are, in effect, grooming you.
What is dog Nooking?
Nooking is a behavior (some say it’s a Weimaraner-specific character trait) in which a dog, both puppy and adult, kneads and sucks on their bedding and stuffed toys.
Why do dogs stomp their paws?
Many dogs do this to show their affection. Pawing is the universal doggie sign, “Hey you! I want to play! Do you wanna play with me?” It’s how dogs communicate with each other.
How do I train my dog not to chew blankets?
Another option is to spray your pup’s blankets and bedding with a chew deterrent. Sprays containing things such as bitter apple and bitter cherry are available at most pet stores. There are also all natural DIY options for making your own bitter chew deterrent spray.
What does it mean when a dog gently bites your hand?
They have no voice, so they figure a love bite might encourage you to offer them the nurture they desire. Dogs might also gently bite a human because they like the taste of our salty skin. Sometimes the residue or smell of food also gets on an owner, and Boogeyman might playfully lick and bite you to show his interest.
Why do dogs bite bed sheets?
Boredom-Induced Dog Bed Chewing
Boredom drives many dogs to chew their beds; dogs become frustrated and restless when they don’t have a positive outlet for pent-up energy. Exercise your dog. If you’re crating him, it’s crucial he gets enough exercise and is not isolated for too long.
What does it mean when dogs nibble?
Nibbling is also a sign of affection and it’s often learned as a puppy when around other dogs. A dog grooms another dog and shows his affection to other dogs by nibbling around the neck or ears. If your dog is not around other puppies but is around you, then he might nibble on you to show his affection towards you.
Do dogs get jealous?
Recently, psychologists performed a study on dog behavior and learned without a doubt that dogs do get jealous. Whether it’s jealousy as humans experience it, or an offshoot of deeply ingrained dog behavior like resource guarding or redirected excitement, dogs do feel envy.
Is it OK to cover a dog with a blanket?
As with crate training, a gradual introduction is the best way to get your best friend used to a covered crate. And because a properly trained dog considers her crate a safe and happy space, you should never place a blanket or cover over it to punish her.
Do dogs remember their mothers?
Dogs can develop a mother-child bond early on because pups are usually heavily reliant on their mothers for food and safety. Thanks to this bond, dogs do remember their mothers through scent. Research suggests that a canine can remember its parents up to two years after separation.

domain: pet


Open AccessThis article is
- freely available
Estimation of Uncertainty in Tracer Gas Measurement of Air Change Rates
Research Center for Sustainable Science and Engineering, Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials, Tohoku University, 2-1-1, Katahira, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8577, Japan
Department of Environmental Systems, Institute of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8563, Japan
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 16 November 2010; Accepted: 14 December 2010 / Published: 16 December 2010
Abstract: Simple and economical measurement of air change rates can be achieved with a passive-type tracer gas doser and sampler. However, this is made more complex by the fact many buildings are not a single fully mixed zone. This means many measurements are required to obtain information on ventilation conditions. In this study, we evaluated the uncertainty of tracer gas measurement of air change rate in n completely mixed zones. A single measurement with one tracer gas could be used to simply estimate the air change rate when n = 2. Accurate air change rates could not be obtained for n ≥ 2 due to a lack of information. However, the proposed method can be used to estimate an air change rate with an accuracy of
Keywords: ventilation; tracer gas; indoor air; perfluorocarbon
Citations to this Article
Cite This Article
MDPI and ACS Style
Iizuka, A.; Okuizumi, Y.; Yanagisawa, Y. Estimation of Uncertainty in Tracer Gas Measurement of Air Change Rates. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2010, 7, 4238-4249.
Iizuka A, Okuizumi Y, Yanagisawa Y. Estimation of Uncertainty in Tracer Gas Measurement of Air Change Rates. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2010; 7(12):4238-4249.
Iizuka, Atsushi; Okuizumi, Yumiko; Yanagisawa, Yukio. 2010. "Estimation of Uncertainty in Tracer Gas Measurement of Air Change Rates." Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 7, no. 12: 4238-4249.


text:
When: Thu., Oct. 13, 5 p.m. 2011
Richard Peck is a Newbery and Edgar award-winning author of children's and young adult books, at least two of which inspired TV movies that scared the bojangles out of me when I was younger (that would be The Ghost Belonged to Me, adapted as Child of Glass, and Are You in the House Alone?, the sadly still-relevant tale of a teenager stalked and assaulted by a classmate).
His most recent work is considerably more gentle fare: Secrets at Sea is a period piece about a family of mice who stow away on a rich family's ship and help their daughters find romance. Whether you grew up reading Peck's work (and possibly wish to confront him with resultant childhood trauma) or have kids of your own who've read his books, you have two chances to see him in the Triangle: Thursday at 5 p.m. at Quail Ridge Books, and Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Cary Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Road. —Zack Smith


text:
This versatile compote can be used as a topping for fish, chicken, beef, bruschetta, salad greens or by itself as a side dish hot or room temp.
Double this savory recipe and enjoy a week’s worth of sides, sauces and salad dressing!* The preparation time it takes to create this dish is well worth the effort.
- 4 plum tomatoes - ¾ lb. – cut in half lengthwise, seeded
- ¼ tsp. sugar (more or less depending on sweetness of tomatoes)
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper to taste
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 garlic cloves (or more) thinly sliced
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 Spanish onion – ¾ lb. – quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, finely chopped OR use ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, reconstituted in hot water until softened (to reduce calories).
- 2 Tbs. chopped basil
Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil, spread tomatoes – cut side up – on sheet. Season tomatoes with sprinkling of sugar, ¼ tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper. Sprinkle thyme sprigs and garlic on top. Oven-dry for 4 hours. Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium sauté pan.
Add onion – season with salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, til very tender, golden brown – about 35 minutes. Cool tomatoes, peel, finely chop with cooked garlic. Pull thyme leaves off stems, add to tomatoes. Toss out stems. Add sun-dried tomatoes, onion, basil to bowl.
Combine. Taste, add salt and pepper if needed.
Yields 1 ½ cups

domain: food


text:
followers view all
following view all
|abbiecarlton456 is not in any groups|
Disease less Review - Medical Board of the World Health
Already ancient sages, yogis, Tibetan and Egypt healers knew that if we want to stay healthy, we have to keep in perfect condition, especially inside. Colon cleanse offer the simplest means - enema.
The fact that it is therefore no figment of modern science, is also confirmed by Dr.. Peter Fort, a member of the Medical Board of the World Health. "Enema, it is a traditional cleansing process, as old as humanity itself civilized.
When you say enema, they immediately think of every ceremony necessary before serious operations or just before the procedure called a colonoscopy. When I read the history of our consulting clients, I find that ninety percent of people have trouble with elimination and about thirty percent of women suffer from constipation.
Sometimes so hard that I'm surprised that this does not solve the doctor as a medical emergency, "says Dr. Fort. Stool once a week, but is a health hazard. Diseaseless EBook
Enema need not frighten
Therefore, the importance of not only their enema before any surgery or examination. And it's not so difficult today. There is also a modern process called hydro colon.
"The device is really pimped 'worthy of modern times. However, in terms of shots to the body and therefore must be performed competently indeed.
|share||like 10||report||76 views|

domain: medical


Search International and National Patent Collections
|1. (WO2017187518) STORAGE BATTERY DEVICE|
|Applicants:||KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
TOSHIBA INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
|Title:||STORAGE BATTERY DEVICE|
The objective of the invention is to provide a storage battery device having redundancy in a mechanism for measuring temperatures of battery cells while suppressing the number of wirings and members involved in the temperature measurement. The storage battery device according to the present embodiment comprises: an assembled battery wherein a plurality of batteries are connected in series; a first temperature measurement device measuring the temperature of a connection portion connecting a first electrode terminal from a first battery to a first electrode terminal from a second battery which are contained in the assembled battery; and a second temperature measurement device of a different type from the first temperature measurement device, for measuring the temperature of a connection portion establishing a connection between a second electrode from the first battery and a second electrode from the second battery which are contained in the assembled battery.


text:
I can sniff it off the breeze
The smell of sweat, grime and grease.
There are other, kinder, scents too
Smells like home, with you.
I can see it from my window
The sunlight performing it's daily decrescendo
As the shadows recede, the revelry starts
Until the barmaid let's out 2 quivering farts.
I can hear the sounds that are descriptive of labour
Just testosterone-filled men trying to win the favour
Of their respective damsel, all petite and proper
Coming back home with wage-lined pockets, they saunter.
I can feel the cold through my wollen-clad skin
Despite all our feeble attempts, Mother Nature's win.
As the haughty titans of commerce
We frequently hear "There's nobody worse"
I can taste the crisp hot spice
Remnants of our history and culture of the wise
My senses on the brink of being overwhelmed
I go back to sleep and become the ideal citizen hence.


text:
Maple sugarbushes are inherently good for birds . . .
and sugarbushes managed to organic standards are even better . . .
but sugarbushes intentionally managed with birds in mind are the best!
Our syrup has been Certified Organic through the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) since 2004, and we are participating producers in the Vermont Bird-Friendly Maple Project.
Maple syrup production is covered by the Wild Crop Harvesting Standard which states that a wild crop must be harvested in a manner that ensures that such harvesting or gathering will not be destructive to the environment and will sustain the growth and production of the wild crop. We choose to follow these Organic Standards as part of our commitment to being good stewards of our land and to ensure that a harvest of maple syrup from our trees will continue to grace tables for generations.
Certified Organic maple syrup production is defined by:
Each year our sugarhouse, sugar bush, and production records are inspected for compliance with these standards and we maintain a current forest management plan.
While we love maple trees, we manage our forest for a diversity of plant, animal and bird life. Biologically and structurally diverse sugarbushes offer great places for birds to forage, find cover, and raise their young. They are also likely to have better long-term sap production, fewer forest health problems, and be better able to adapt to the stresses of climate change.
For more information, visit https://www.audubon.org/maple


text:
When you purchase a digital subscription to Cake Central Magazine, you will get an instant and automatic download of the most recent issue.
This is my first two tiered wedding cake, and my first use of fondant roses. What do you think?
Two Tier Damask Wedding Cakes With Roses
Two Tier Wedding Cake
Two Tier Chocolate Grooms Cake With Strawberries.
(if this is a private computer)
Yes please, register now!


text:
An April 13, 2009 story in the Los Angeles Times cited the reduction of automotive dealerships as one of the measures needed to lessen the industry's financial woes. Industry leaders agree the big three have too many dealerships, which hurts per-dealership profits. The story quoted Venable partner Aaron Jacoby, head of the automotive practice group in the Los Angeles office.
According to the article, roughly 1,000 dealerships closed nationwide last year - 680 of which were under GM or Chrysler flags. The national dealers group expects an additional 900 dealerships to close by year-end.
GM and Chrysler have a combined 9500 locations, which are not owned by the companies, but franchised by businesses that sell the vehicles at wholesale prices, mark up for public sale and keep the difference. The automakers have contracts with these franchises which can be difficult to break. Short on cash, automakers would appear to have few bargaining chips.
Manufacturers could use bankruptcy to abrogate franchise agreements, but that is considered the "nuclear option." Aaron Jacoby said franchise laws were so strong that only a bankruptcy judge could break them. "If they go into bankruptcy, you just break the contracts and say, 'You're done,'" he said.

domain: economics


text:
Persistence of pharmacological treatment into adulthood, in UK primary care, for ADHD patients who started treatment in childhood or adolescence
- Equal contributors
1 School of Pharmacy, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
2 Pharmacy Department, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland
3 Centre for Paediatric Pharmacy Research, UCL School of Pharmacy, London, UK
4 Shire Pharmaceuticals LLC, Wayne, PA, USA
5 MRC Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK
6 Centre for Safe Medication Practice and Research, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:219 doi:10.1186/1471-244X-12-219Published: 5 December 2012
ADHD guidelines in the UK suggest that children and adults who respond to pharmacological treatment should continue for as long as remains clinically effective, subject to regular review. To what extent patients persist with treatment from childhood and adolescence into adulthood is not clear. This study aims to describe, in UK primary care, the persistence of pharmacological treatment for patients with ADHD who started treatment aged 6–17 years and to estimate the percentage of patients who continued treatment from childhood and adolescence into adulthood.
The Health Improvement Network (THIN) database was used to identify patients with ADHD who received their first prescription for methylphenidate/ dexamfetamine/atomoxetine, aged 6–17 years. Patients were monitored until their ‘censored date’ (the earliest of the following dates: date the last prescription coded in the database ended, end of the study period (31st December 2008), date at which they transferred out of their practice, date of death, the last date the practice contributed data to the database). Persistence of treatment into adulthood was estimated using Kaplan Meier analysis.
610 patients had follow-up data into adulthood. 213 patients (93.4% male) started treatment between 6–12 years; median treatment duration 5.9 years. 131 (61.5%) stopped before 18 years, 82 (38.5%) were still on treatment age ≥18 years. 397 patients (86.4% male) started treatment between 13–17 years; median treatment duration was 1.6 years. 227 (57.2%) stopped before 18 years, 170 (42.8%) were still on treatment age ≥18 years. The number of females in both age categories was too small to formally test for differences between genders in persistence of treatment.
Persistence of treatment into adulthood is lower (~40%) compared with published rates of persistence of the condition (~65% when symptomatic definition of remission used). Due to the limited number of patients with data past 18 years, it is important that ongoing monitoring of prescribing into later adulthood is undertaken, particularly to observe the effects of recommendations in new guidelines.