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Frog dissection test3/19/2023 ![]() They're an appropriate size for dissection in the classroom and make the process manageable for students and teachers. There are practical advantages in using frogs, too. The role that this tongue allows the frog to fulfill-consuming insects as its primary food source-is important in the balance of many ecosystems the frog is a part of. For example, the tongue of a frog has adapted to have great length, strength, and speed in order to effectively catch insects in flight. Certain body structures and adaptations can be seen in frogs that illustrate how they evolved over time and how they fill particular niches in the ecosystems they belong to. In addition to learning about themselves, students can learn about ecology and evolution through frog dissection. The organs present in a frog, and the way they are laid out in the body, are similar enough to humans to provide insight for students about how their bodies work. While the way their bodies work is nowhere near identical to a human’s, there are many similarities. One reason frogs are often chosen to be dissected is that their bodies provide a good overview of the organ systems of a complex living thing. ![]() While there are various aspects that may differ between humans and other animals, many of the organ systems in complex animals work in similar ways to those of humans. Seeing these organs and understanding how they work within a single animal allows students to understand how these systems work within many other animals, including themselves. In dissecting an animal, students see, touch, and explore the various organs in the body. There are many reasons that students in biology classes are asked to perform dissections, and they have a lot to do with understanding the body and the wider world. But, apart from inspiring the medical professionals of tomorrow, what is the purpose of dissection? And more importantly, why is everyone always dissecting those poor green amphibians? ![]() There are many surgeons who say that they first discovered their life’s passion standing over a dissected frog in a middle or high school biology class. ![]()
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![]() The new ParticleShop is free to current users and includes a Core Pack with 11 new brushes. The new ParticleShop gives you access to hundreds of unique brushes to apply virtually any effect you can imagine in a more responsive, expressive and organic way,” said Chris Pierce, Global Product Manager for Corel Digital Arts. Maybe the deadline was too tight or you simply didn’t have the right tools to get to your vision. “Every creative professional knows the feeling of settling for good enough when the look they wanted to achieve alludes them. Use one brush to create photo-realistic effects that spring, flow, gravitate or glow based on your unique expression then grab another to experiment with strokes that bulge, diffuse, pull and twirl. In just minutes, users can achieve more natural, hand-painted effects with thick pronounced strokes, luscious smears and pointillist looks that expressively distribute color within the speckles. New ParticleShop brushes take advantage of Particle, Dynamic Speckle and F-X Effects technologies to deliver a fast and responsive photo editing experience with truly unique and personalized results. ![]() Photoshop and Lightroom users can now instantly access more than 100 new brushes to create looks that are more realistic, organic and fantastic than ever. ParticleShop builds on its renowned ParticleTM Brushes with new support for Dynamic Speckles and F-X Effects, powerful brush technologies never available before outside of the industry's digital art standard, Corel® Painter®. Introducing new ParticleShopTM, the brush plugin that gives professional photo editors and compositors the ability to create incredible images that were previously too time consuming or even impossible to achieve - right within Photoshop. With more than 100 new grab-and-go brushes available, ParticleShopTM plugin adds to the power of ParticleTM Brushes with new brush technologies for truly transformative photo effects New ParticleShop Delivers the Next Gen of Expressive and Realistic Photo Effects to Photoshop Users ![]() ParticleShop is available for $49.99 or as a free update for all registered owners. The updated version adds support for Dynamic Speckles and F-X Effects, as well as more than 100 new brushes allowing users to create looks that are more realistic than ever. Built to perform with a pressure-sensitive tablet, touchscreen or mouse, ParticleShop brushes enable users to add their unique artistic enhancements to any image. Whether users want to add hair, fabric, fire, smoke, fur, dust or lighting to their photos, ParticleShop brushes can create these life-like effects with a simple brushstroke. ParticleShop uses the power of the Corel Painter Particle brush technology to create specific, photo-realistic effects. ![]() Corel today introduced a new version of their ParticleShop plugin, which gives professional photo editors and compositors the ability to create images that were previously too time consuming or even impossible to achieve - right within Photoshop and Lightroom. ![]()
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Clew partners3/19/2023 ![]() ![]() Includes taking advantages of market inefficiencies, such as the price Things that have tangible underlying value," he said. Investment much like an allocation to gold, commodities, metals, and other "That's the case we've been making all along it's a real asset Investors started showing more receptivity to hard assets, Mota said. Were competing with the mattress as much as other asset classes." In 2010, "We went to market as first-time managers with a new assetĬlass in the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression," Mota said. Lock up their money for eight years," Mota said. Wasn't easy luring investors "during the downturn because people didn't want to "We don't have to worry about selling into a falling market." Yetīecause of the structure and the timing of their initial foray in 2009, it "It allows us to be more patient with the market," Clew said. ![]() The money invested isīasically locked up for as long as eight years, which helps managers ride out aĭecline. The Wine Trust is more like a private-equity fund. Is "about drinking." Unlike many wine funds that are structured as hedge funds, Wine enthusiast, and now has 600 to 700 bottles of his own. While at Credit Suisse (CSGN), Clew helped start the bank's advisory for wineries on mergers and acquisitions. His own collection has about 500 bottles, and he's partial to white Burgundy and white Bordeaux. Mota says his first stab at managing wine like other investments involved gathering a pool of $2 million to $3 million, with four friends, buying a lot of liquid assets and monitoring the potential return. It seeks wines with strong appreciation prospects after release, including Secure significant quantities for investment of the most sought-after producers. Not yet bottled - directly from negociants to lock-in lower prices and The fundīuys both physical wine and futures - wine that is made and in casks but Opportunity to take Wall Street-type disciplines and apply them to an assetĬlass that was largely devoid of that type of thinking," Clew said. Their firm TWT Investment Partners, which is based in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is in the process of raising as much as $50 million for the trust, the only private-equity-structured wine-investment fund in the US with a targeted amount of more than $20 million. He hooked up with former investment banker Timothy Clew, 40, an active collector of wine, and after sending out feelers, they began The Wine Trust in earnest in 2010. Then he saw a way to treat wine in a similar fashion. Mota, 38, had been evaluating more conventional investment opportunities at WallerSutton Capital in Greenwich, Connecticut, after leaving JPMorgan Chase (JPM)'s investment-banking unit. NEW YORK: Brian Mota didn't find it easy to give up the familiar turf of private equity for wine investing. ![]()
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The lost vikings 33/19/2023 ![]() ![]() After a few minutes,Tomator's computer located the selected humans and began toteleport his unsuspecting captives aboard his ship.Eric, the swiftest of the Vikings, was awakened suddenly to findhimself suspended above his bed and being pulled upward. He had noticedthem earlier, when they appeared to be the victors of someprimitive ritual of skill and strength. When each brother had finished claiming that he was abetter hunter than the other two, they retired to their cottages,oblivious to the strange flying object that had appeared directlyover their village.-Tomator brought his craft closer to the ground, trying to locatethe three specimens that he had previously chosen. Hecommanded his ship to begin its descent as he made preparations togo on a hunt of his own.As Olaf the Stout, Baleog the Fierce and Eric the Swift walkedhome from the feast they were still bragging over their triumphsin the hunt. Tomator was sure that he couldfind adequate specimens for his zoo on this tiny planet. Upon hearing the horn, indicating the beginning of the competition, Olaf the Stout(tm)and his two buddies, Baleog the Fierce(tm) and Eric the Swift(tm), simply rushed into the forest to prevent the others from havingtoo great of a head start.Meanwhile, the infamous intergalactic zookeeper, Tomator, pilotedhis space craft to Earth through a fiery vortex that appeared highabove the fjords of the Baltic Sea. Since their tardiness was nothing new, the decisionwas made to start the hunt without them. ![]() By noon, all the participants had arrived at the startingpoint of the hunt, except for three Vikings who lived just outsidethe village. In this competition, the best huntsmen from the village venture into thewilderness, to see who could catch the most game for the evening'sfeast. On this day everyone in the village celebrated thefall harvest with contests of bravery and skill throughout theafternoon and a grand feast at dusk.The most anticipated event of the day was the hunt. CONTENTS The Vikings' Story.3 Safety Precautions.5 Quick Start.6 How To Play.7 Game Controls.9 Items.11 2 Player Game.13 Inventory Control.14 Saving the Game.15 Options.16 Character Profiles.17 Password Notebook.23 Credits.24 -THE VIKINGS' STORYIt was a day that the members of the Viking village looked forwardto every year. LICENSED BY Nintendo(r) NINTENDO, SUPER NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND THE OFFICIALSEALS ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF NINTENDO OF AMERICA INC. Each Viking has three health points, and if he loses them all from confrontations with dangers, he dies (some threats kill instantly), and the level must be restarted.Get a FREE iPad or MacBook Air!!!!!!! The Lost VikingsTyped out by Michael SteeleEgil-SNS-LV-USA THE LOST VIKINGS(tm) INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Interplay(tm) SUPER NINTENDO(r) ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - WARNING: PLEASE READ THE ENCLOSED CONSUMER INFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR NINTENDO(r)HARDWARE SYSTEM OR GAME PAK. The Vikings have limited space in their inventory which they can use to keep various items. The player controls one Viking at a time, but can switch between them at any point. The player has to use the three Vikings as a team if he wants to get past the increasingly difficult levels and puzzles. Baleog the Fierce can shoot things with his arrows (including switches) or kill things with his sword. ![]() Olaf the Stout has a shield which can block attacks, function as an air glider or as a step to stand on. Eric the Swift can jump, run and bash through walls with his tough helmet. Instead of one character who can jump, run, shoot, collect items, flip switches and so on, there are three different characters, each with his own skills. The Lost Vikings is a side-scrolling platform puzzle game with a twist. The three Vikings will have to combine their unique skills to defeat Tomator, as well as a vast array of aliens, robots, giant snails, big lizards and more. Three Vikings, Eric the Swift, Olaf the Stout and Baleog the Fierce, were kidnapped by the alien Tomator, the evil Croutonian ruler, who is collecting unique life forms to display in his gallery. Play The Lost Vikings online! The Lost Vikings game description The Lost Vikings is a puzzle-platform video game developed by Silicon & Synapse (now Blizzard Entertainment) and published by Interplay. ![]()
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Copy to clipboard pixave3/19/2023 ![]() ![]() Slides and Negatives are also scanned and converted to the client's choice of digital format. The service is intended to provide a digital copy of the client's precious photos, enabling clients to preserve their family history and memories.ĭust and scratches are removing using Digital ICE technology on high end photo scanners. With state of the art facilities and fully qualified staff, the company is able to offer a professional photo scanning to the general public. Slides scanned at 4800DPI, photos scanned 600DPI, images returned on Disc, memory stick or picture frame. Thanks Lesley!More expand_more Further Information Pixave 2 0 3 +Photo scanning service, based in Bognor Regis with free local collection and delivery, with a postal service that covers the UK. Just about to send her a third package - nearly 400 altogether! Can't recommend her work highly enough. My family history opened up in front of me, pictures that I knew so well from my Dad's annual slideshow on Boxing Day. It's 30p for her ultra high resolution scan so I just go for that. Her work is fantastic, and she is very clear what's on offer it isn't an overnight service! I have now sent her two lots of fifty year old slides from my parents attic, they come back two or three months later, the originals well packed, and with a DVD of your scans. It’s the same as this one, difference is: code snippets are highlighted with shiki, and copy button placed by the same Vuejs plugin explained in this post.I heartily recommend Lesley if you want your old slides from the attic digitised on a DVD. For instance, you can check out this blog post. And the text can be dynamic(from server) too. This approach can be further extended to copy text of any HTML tag. After all, whatever tool we use, it all boils down to regular html, css & js. Same applies for react, angular or any other tools. ![]() Only extra stuff on this approach is wrapping the core logic inside Vuejs Plugin system. It will take us to the Desktop directory. We need to change the directory and use the cd Desktop command. Now we want to paste out the file from a clipboard, and we want to paste the file into the desktop location. import Vue from "vue" import CopyPlugin from "./copyPlugin" Vue.use(CopyPlugin) First, we need to use this command, xclip-copyfile file.txt., that will store the file named file.txt into a clipboard. Its then imported and used in main.js file. function enableCopy(selector = "pre", childSelector = "code", btnText = "Copy Me", btnTextSuccess = "Copied", activeClass = "-copy") export default CopyPlugin To place a copy button on every tag, we can use the following logic. var message = "Hello world" console.log(message) Typically code are written inside tag wrapper by tag, which may end up something like this. Lets say you have a webpage containing lots of code and it needs copy button on every instance. Lets look at some of the use cases on how this 1-liner can be used on real world scenarios. More info along with its limitations & browser support can be found here. Its not limited to text though, you can copy any arbitrary data eg. This 1-liner will copy any piece of text from a webpage to clipboard. const copy = async (text) => await (text) It will work for all of type of frontend frameworks(including SSR and JAM-stack) core idea will be same but implementation may differ across frameworks. ![]() This post will guide to add “Copy” button to a html element. ![]()
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Osquery ram cpu usage3/19/2023 ![]() ![]() (For more background on osquery, see the introductory talk from the Security Scale 2015 conference, as well as the launch blog post.) What is RocksDB? Osqueryd's logging can integrate right into an organization's internal log aggregation pipeline, regardless of the organization's technology stack, via a robust plugin architecture. You can use this to maintain insight into the security, performance, configuration, and state of your entire infrastructure. The daemon takes care of aggregating the query results over time and generates logs that indicate state changes in your infrastructure. With osquery, SQL tables represent abstract concepts such as running processes, loaded kernel modules, open network connections, browser plugins, hardware events, and file hashes.Ī high-performance, low-footprint host-monitoring daemon, called osqueryd, allows you to schedule queries to be executed across your entire infrastructure. This allows you to write SQL-based queries to explore operating system data. Osquery exposes an operating system as a high-performance relational database, making specialized expertise no longer needed to run queries. The tools that osquery provides make low-level operating system analytics and monitoring both performant and intuitive. ![]() Osquery is an operating system instrumentation framework for OS X and Linux. Using RocksDB as osquery's embedded database allows osquery to store and access data in a fast, persistent way, enabling our team to solve some technical problems we'll detail in this blog. This article is going to walk through how we use RocksDB in osquery. As members of the team that works on osquery, we love being able to take advantage of great open source software whenever we can. Osquery and RocksDB are two open source projects whose development is supported by teams at Facebook. ![]()
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Onesafe app review3/18/2023 ![]() If someone snooping on your device happens to enter the fake password, they’ll see only your decoy (filled with fake information) and your real details will be safe. This allows you to set up a fake safe with a fake password. One of the more unique features I’ve enjoyed from oneSafe is the Decoy Safe. Many password managers have a specific way that they organize things by default with no option to adjust, but oneSafe puts the power in your hands and is fully adaptable to suit your needs. This means that you can organize groups in the way that works for you, and mark different entries with different flags in order to easily tell at a glance where the relevant login information is located. Speaking of safes, the app is fully customizable in order to fit the layout and color scheme that you desire. Just navigate to the category you’d like to search and type your query into the search field to see all applicable entries. And with cloud syncing, you won’t have to worry about adding the files multiple times if it’s in your oneSafe on your Mac, it’s in oneSafe on your iOS device. This means that if you have passwords or files stored in the cloud, you’ll be able to easily access and download them on any of your devices. Spotlight is the Apple-exclusive smart search tool, and oneSafe integrates with your device’s built-in search in order to easily locate passwords and files across your various Apple devices. Universal Spotlight SearchĪnother feature that’s only available on Mac and iOS is the universal Spotlight search. I’m a little disappointed to not see support for any Android smart watches, but it seems pretty apparent that the developers are more interested in supporting Apple devices-one of the few flaws I have to point out with the company’s design philosophy as a whole. ![]() I don’t see myself using it too often personally, but for those who want to ensure they have critical logins on hand even in the absence of their phone, it’s certain to be a welcome addition to oneSafe’s already impressive lineup of features. This is a neat little perk that gives you access to your important information while on the go. Adding a password to your watch is incredibly easy and can be done by tapping the entry on your phone or computer and selecting ‘Add to Apple Watch.’ Of course, the app also gives you the option to only store the files locally, but with access to secure cloud storage for no additional charge, I don’t see a reason not to set that up!Īs a companion app to the Mac and iOS utilities, oneSafe also offers an Apple Watch app When you first launch the app, you’ll be prompted to choose your desired cloud syncing program from CloudKit, iCloud Drive or DropBox, at which point your backups will be handled automatically with no further input required. Included with your purchase of the oneSafe app is access to automatic cloud backup and syncing This is a great option for those looking for an all-in-one solution for data protection, as it saves you the hassle of having to juggle more than one app-instead offering convenient access within one safe (hence the name!) Cloud Backup and Sync In addition to providing a secure location for your passwords, oneSafe also provides storage for you to keep personal documents hidden and protected This allows you to create more secure passwords with the assurance that the login details are easily accessible for you and impenetrable for others. Password Encryption and StorageĪdding a password to oneSafe only takes a few seconds, and the AES-256 encryption and security precautions discussed below ensure that its next to impossible for a hacker to gain access to your sensitive information. The only thing keeping me from giving a 5/5 in this section of the oneSafe review is the fact that several of these useful features are limited to specific operating systems rather than included standard across all of their apps. While oneSafe may not be free, for a reasonable price you’re getting an app that’s jam-packed with features. Read on for the results of my research and testing! oneSafe Features ![]() ![]() Here I bring you my in-depth oneSafe review to help you figure out whether this one is worth your time and money. I’ve reviewed nearly 70 password managers in my quest to give you the information you need to choose the program that’s right for you. ![]() OneSafe is a paid app available for Mac, Android and iOS, and advertises itself as “Fort Knox in your pocket.” But is the app really that secure? And what else does it bring to the table to justify its premium price tag? ![]()
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Bitraser enterprise patch3/18/2023 ![]() Analyze Windows Device Manager to ensure no ‘Other Devices’ are connected. If video drivers being installed on your system are not updated, the computer might hang up while you attempt to play a video or game on the system. Outdated or damaged drivers can also be the reason behind frequent computer freezes. To avoid this, it is advisable to run one program at a time to make sure that computer freeze is not caused due to running multiple apps at a same instance of time. If multiple apps and programs are running, your PC may run low on resources as memory is used by a number of applications. Let’s now look at the top 10 reasons (Hardware as well as Software) that cause them to hang or freeze:Įach application open on the system takes some internal and hardware resources to keep it running. Single-app Freeze: When system freezes abnormally while you attempt to start a game, a particular program, or a heavy browsing website.Generic Freeze: The system turns unresponsive and automatically turns to normal functional state without any troubleshooting.Random Hang: When the system turns unresponsive frequently at regular intervals of time, and you will have to restart it to recover hard drive data.Hang: Whenever a specific set of procedure is performed on a PC, it hangs up and needs to be restarted to recover.Let’s understand these categories in detail. The problem can be categorized into Hang, Random Hang, Generic Freeze and Single-app Freeze. There are different types of system freeze issues and each category is detected by the system behaviour. Identifying the actual reason will help resolve the problem quicker. Initially, you will need to identify the actual cause behind computer freeze issue to detect if it is software specific or hardware related. ![]() If you find your PC turning unresponsive at times and freezes suddenly, it’s time to get a thorough check of your system. ![]()
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Purchase usmle practice test3/18/2023 ![]() ![]() If students choose to purchase 12 months or 18 months of access, the cost per month is less than $20! You can also get a 7 day unlimited free trial if you signup below for a limited time only. In a move that may seem out of the ordinary for a high-end prep course provider, Kaplan offers access to their Step 1 practice questions at a few reasonable tiered prices. Their flexible pricing and streamlined interface offer many positive additional benefits as well making it our #1 Qbank of 2020! Pro: Pricing Kaplan USMLE Qbank Updates: Learn up close and personal with 3D biodigital images, new strategies, a test-like interface, and even more features in Kaplan’s updated USMLE® Step 1 Qbank. What is the best USMLE Step 1 Question Bank? Lessons aren’t too long or too short, and the instructors are helpful and entertaining. The USMLE prep course created by Pass Program is both engaging and informative. ![]() The Bottom Line: This is a great alternative to a Qbank for students who may need the extra help to pass. This ensures you get just enough information but overwhelmed. Not Too Long Or Too Short: Lessons pacing is ideal, not too little, not too long.His classes will actually keep you engaged and even excited at times Entertaining Lectures: Francis is a professor that knows how to motivate students.It is very important to ensure you have all the time you need and so you don’t have to buy another course after yours expires. This is something that other providers have cut back on so keep an eye out when you’re comparing with other courses. Access: The USMLE Pass Program includes 12 month of access.Of course they will not tutor you, but if you’ve missed a key concept, you may reach out and get detailed answers in 10-20 minutes. Extra Help When You Need It: There is a fantastic team of instructors that are ready and willing to help with any question you have.Or consider or top live course provider below. Looking for more than just a Qbank? Compare the Best USMLE Step 1 Prep Courses here. ![]() CramFighter Companion USMLE Study Planner.USMLE Step 1 Pass Program Question Back.Therefore, we’ve created this list of the best USMLE Step 1 Question banks in order to help you skip this entire process and get down to what matters most: studying so you can CRUSH the USMLE! Best USMLE Step 1 Question Banks 2022 Often times, USMLE question banks will be separated by each level, or Step, of the exam.įinding the right question bank can be a difficult and time-consuming process. Many more are sold in standalone books or eBooks, with even some of the aforementioned prep course providers selling theirs in this way. Many are included in USMLE review courses as part of their learning curriculum. Question banks can come in a few different formats. Interested? Here’s what you need to know: Answering a large quantity of practice questions correctly can help to reduce your anxiety when taking the USMLE, greatly increasing your chance of passing as a result. High-quality practice questions can provide simulations of the real exam-taking experience by imitating the structure and content of the real thing. One of the best ways to prepare for taking this exam, or any similar exam for that matter, is to answer practice questions. Looking to pass the USMLE? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back: One of these certifications is the USMLE, a notoriously difficult licensing exam that comes in multiple parts. ![]() Whether you’re interested in becoming a doctor, a nurse, or any other medical professional, the educational requirements are steep and will often incorporate a combination of university education, postgraduate education, and additional certifications. Starting a career in medicine is no easy feat. ![]()
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All2mp3 for windows review3/18/2023 ![]() ![]() The whole conversion process is just as easy as you would expect.
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