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Let it snow dean martin6/5/2023 ![]() ![]() Making paper snowflakes out of your old birthday cards. ![]() Just upbeat enough to motivate you to get some shopping done. The beat is driving, but not too driving. It’s a small difference, but a big difference.ģ. In the original, the words “let it snow” are sung to a descending melody here, the line ascends. The combination of live and synthesized instruments helps bring the song from the past into the present.Ģ. So really, if you consider this song’s contradictions, it seems right that a 19-year-old producer from Austria has wrenched it from the hands of the Michael Bubles and Celine Dions of the world, freshened it up a little, and given us something different in our stockings this year.ġ. Secondly, despite all the wintry references, it wasn’t written during the winter. So if you ever imagined the songwriters huddling together by their stockings to write this tune, you can abandon that altogether: Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne wrote it in the summer. ![]() The only food mentioned is popcorn, which is hardly a yuletide treat. No references to Santa, reindeer, or chestnuts roasting on a fire, open or otherwise. This is a dark, ethereal, driving version of a song more usually associated with words like bright, cheery, and fluffy.īut upon closer inspection, the original song hides a few surprises itself.įirst of all, even though we think of it as a Christmas song (and it’s been on Christmas albums by everyone from Dean Martin to Kylie Minogue) the word “Christmas” is nowhere to be found in the lyrics. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. If you’re surprised by what you hear when you press play this week, I don’t blame you. ![]()
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Clone x nft price6/5/2023 ![]() 27, undercutting the public sale’s Dutch Auction. Holders of other RTFKT NFTs were permitted to take part in a pre-sale of the CloneX NFTs on Nov. “We have also identified most of the IP ranges that were attacking us and blocked all of them.” “We are spinning up more origin servers for our load balancing and preparing waiting rooms,” Cardillo tweeted. Samuel Cardillo, CTO at RTFKT, said the project had identified the IP addresses that were making the attacks. The analyst said he was able to access the site during the initial public sale from many different countries using a VPN. OKHotshot told The Defiant he’d like to see the IP addresses which attacked RTFKT’s CloneX website to confirm their legitimacy. 30, according to OpenSea, the NFT marketplace. 08 in April and has rocketed to a 46.99 ETH floor as of Nov. Others think CloneX owners could be holding assets akin to those of CryptoPunks or Bored Ape Yacht Club.īored Ape minted for. Some people thought the initial starting price of 3 ETH was too much or that the collection wasn’t going to sell out. The NFTs unique traits and rarities have yet to be revealed, meaning all the NFTs currently have the same value. Unique TraitsĪfter suffering the attacks cited by RTFKT, the project changed the sale method to a flat 2ETH price.ĬloneXs are a collaboration between RTFKT and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. If all 20,000 of the CloneX had sold for 3 ETH at the cryptocurrency’s price at the beginning of the mint, the total sales would have been worth over $250M. 1 ETH every 30 minutes, meaning it would take 10 hours for the sale to reach a price of 1 ETH. ![]() In RTFKT’s case the CloneX sale was set to go down by. A Dutch Auction starts at a given price that declines if the assets aren’t sold. The starting price: 3 ETH for one of the 20,000 CloneX NFTs. And the money involved is massive.Īs it happened, the public sale was initially meant to be conducted with a Dutch Auction. With the metaverse entering a phase where activity must match the hype, investors are eyeballing sales like RTFKT’s for such strangeness. ![]()
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Ntpa tractor pulls6/5/2023 ![]() ![]() Ladder bars, wide front ends, and use of rev limiters is highly recommend. SAFETY: All tractors must have a working safety kill switch. pound weight allowance for fenders in DIV’s IV, V and V+ only. Fenders must be as high as the tallest part of the rear tire and must support the weight of the driver. Fenders and a dead man’s throttle: (Except hand clutch models) are mandatory.
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Best compact 9mm pistol6/5/2023 ![]() When the G17 was first introduced, there weren’t many options when it came to accessories. If you want an even better shooting experience grab the Glock 17 MOS, you can read our full Glock 17 MOS Review. Simply raise the handgun and press the trigger until you achieve the desired effect on target. There are no external safeties or extra stuff to get in the way. Once you get used to the grip angle, that is really the only obstacle to overcome. Even the hotter “duty ammo” isn’t too much for novice shooters. Its full-size frame and slide help to tame recoil from an already manageable round. This can be used to argue the popularity of the design itself why mess with perfection? Shooting ![]() Very little has been done to advance the design of this handgun over the years besides grip texture and the addition of finger grooves, to the deletion of the same a few years later. The other main complaint is the shape of the grip itself. The grip angle seems to be a common complaint, but with proper training and range time, this can be overcome. Obviously, though this hasn’t stopped millions of law enforcement officers in thousands of agencies across the States from sliding one of these into a duty holster daily. Jokes aside, ergonomics don’t seem to be Mr. The Glock 17 does not have an option for a manual safety. This is a feature that other manufacturers have struggled to match until relatively recently. This 9mm powerhouse boasts 17 plus 1 capacity (nothing to do with the name of the model). If you take a peek in most duty holsters across the United States you will be more than likely to find a Glock 17. While it can not claim the “first ” in the polymer category, it definitely has been the most popular polymer framed duty pistol to date. Introduced in1982, this pistol has major staying power. The Glock 17 was one of the first polymer-framed pistols. ![]() Buy Now Glock 17 Glock 17 on a Limited Run Lynx Defense Pistol Range Bag Features ![]()
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Urban tale online watch6/5/2023 ![]() ![]() This is anything but a fictional tale of corporate collaboration. “We’ve talked with one of our partners who is proposing something they call Modular loyalty… it’s supposed to address exactly those concerns you are expressing.” The Reality Check “Don’t worry sir, I think I’ve found a solution” says the CCO. The tech debt we are dealing with is enormous.” ![]() Quickly realizing the meeting is losing focus, you gather everyone’s attention and say, “look folks, we need a reality check.” “These may be good ideas, but we have a backlog of IT projects a mile long that will keep our team fully tasked for at least 18 months. “We need to be able to offer promotions at the point of sale for our instore shoppers and also need a complete revamp of our mobile app or we are at risk” says the Chief Customer Officer (CCO), continuing “Moreover, we need to add a gamification layer to our loyalty program, as it’s the only way to stimulate continual engagement with the customer base.” The meeting chair goes further to urge that in order to continue to lead and separate from competition, these changes must be made sooner than later, all in the name of innovation. ![]() The marketing and businesspeople are making the case that to address customer feedback and to respond to a recently launched campaign by a key competitor, the company should add capabilities to serve customers more conveniently and save them time. Walking into the first meeting there’s an agenda full of projects being proposed, and cumulatively they represent a heavy IT impact. You’ve heard the group is being formed to promote a cross-functional approach to managing the company’s loyalty program, but don’t know much more. Imagine that you are the brand’s CTO and that you’ve been invited to join a newly formed Loyalty Steering Committee. How to architect the loyalty platform of the future The Loyalty Steering Committee ![]()
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Bead art master sword6/5/2023 ![]() ![]() Here’s another detailed Link pattern provided by Hama-Girl, who equipped Link with both the legendary Master Sword and the sturdy Hylian Shield. Detailed Link Perler Pattern Photo credit: Hama-Girl on DeviantArt The dogs on Paw Patrol are just as ready as this Link for any plan of action. Lesprouxcross shows just how aware he is with this Perler bead design. Link is always alert and ready to defend himself from any danger that lurks in the shadows. Another Link Design with Shield and Sword Photo credit: Lesprouxcross on Kandi Patterns The tutorial not only guides the viewer on how to make the Princess, it also included a heart pattern to share. QDCrafts’s video tutorial show us how to create an 8-bit version of Princess Zelda. Is this pattern a little too advanced for your little ones? Try these easy animals to draw for kids instead. Making this awesome design by Jormel, for example, will enhance your spatial awareness because it’s really, really big. Similar to drawing, Perler bead activities can also enhance artistic skills through practice. Advanced Link in Action Perler Bead Pattern Photo credit: Jormel on DeviantArt It’s important for children to feel a sense of responsibility, just like Princess Zelda, so entrust your little ones with making this Zelda pattern shared by Minecraft Pixel Art Templates. Princess Zelda, although sometimes a damsel in distress, plays an important role in each game: the keeper of the Triforce of Wisdom. Princess Zelda Detailed Perler Design Photo credit: Minecraft Pixel Art Templates Simple Cartoon Link Perler Design Photo credit: AntiAri on Kandi PatternsĪntiAri lifts our mood with their silly but cute Link fused bead pattern. PNGKey helps children express their feelings with this lovely pattern of Link saying, “I Love U.” 9. “I Love You” Link Perler Beads Photo credit: PNGKey Speaking of cute things, don’t forget to check out these kawaii Perler bead patterns, too! 8. While Link is a fierce warrior who will do everything in his power to save the Princess, a cute version of Link like this one from Perler Bead Patterns is always welcome. Cute Link Perler Pattern Photo credit: Perler Bead Patterns She possesses multiple abilities, such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and wielding weapons.įor more crafts involving strong female figures, check out our compilations of mermaid crafts and mermaid drawings ! 7. Zelda Perler Bead Pattern Photo credit: Analias on Friendship BraceletsĪnalias creates a pixelated yet beautiful Perler bead pattern of Princess Zelda. It’s important for kids to attain a sense of achievement, so try these exciting and challenging paper mache pumpkins as well. Yaku-Zan helps your children get that fulfillment after making this Link depicted after securing the legendary sword that will defeat his enemies. The satisfying feeling of obtaining the Master Sword is incomparable. Easy Link Design Photo credit: Yaku-Zan on DeviantArt SeekPNG created this pixelated Link that reminds us of the original games in 8-bit. Many people unfamiliar with the game mistake Link as Zelda. Pixelated Link Perler Bead Pattern Photo credit: SeekPNG The 14 Perler bead designs below feature different versions of Link, Princess Zelda, and more. They’re just like normal Perler beads but bigger for little hands to manipulate easily! 14 Perler Patterns of Legend of Zelda Characters Small Perler beads can sometimes be a little too small for toddlers, so here are some Perler “Biggie” beads. Zelda Hylian Shield KitĬhildren who love to display their personal Perler bead creations will adore this Legend of Zelda Hylian shield kit which contains the necessary materials, including fuse beads, pegboards, and a sheet of ironing paper to complete the project. The set contains 2,000 pieces of beads, a pegboard, reusable ironing paper, and a sheet with Legend of Zelda patterns. It’s a great bundle to introduce your kids to the franchise. The Legend of Zelda Fused Bead KitĪdults who played the original game will feel a strong sense of nostalgia after buying this The Legend of Zelda Perler fused bead kit. Similar to the patterns below are these easy Perler bead patterns that will introduce kids to plenty of other designs. The franchise began in 1987 when the first installment, The Legend of Zelda, was released, but with the most recent installment, Breath of the Wild, the franchise remains more popular than ever even after 25 years.įans who can’t wait for the next installment can keep themselves busy with this list of Perler bead patterns that includes favorite characters such as Link and Zelda, as well as important objects and notable symbols from the games. ![]() Meet interesting characters, fight evil monsters, and explore the fantastical lands of Hyrule with these Legend of Zelda Perler beads patterns. ![]()
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Zoho vault password manager reviews6/5/2023 ![]() It omits some other advanced features as well. The only restrictions that it imposes are on some multi-user features. The free edition also does not put any restrictions on the number of devices the user can install Zoho Vault on. Its free edition doesn’t come with any limits on the number of passwords that the user can store. Some take away the ability to sync passwords on multiple devices. Some password managers limit their free users to store no more than eight or twenty passwords. Now, the market has a lot of decent password managers.Īnd most of them offer some form of a free edition of their premium service.īut those free versions come with stringent limits. Moreover, Zoho Vault also includes other business-friendly features such as collaboration tools as well as other user management functions. It allows users to keep personal and business logins in separate locations. Zoho Vault is basically a very comprehensive password management tool. Zoho Vault provides users with enough features that they can securely take care of all situations which require them to use a password. Lucky for us modern internet users, we have services such as Zoho Vault. What’s worse is the fact that when users go to their work they have to contend with another set of essential passwords.Īnd they need to know all of them if they want to get work done. You have your social media account along with your email account.Īnd then there are those hundreds of accounts that you have on other sites not related to email or social media. Not only do users have to remember their passwords for all sorts of services that they use but they also have to remember a lot of other stuff. The modern world of the internet is bad enough already. Zoho Vault also can’t manage and/or handle passwords for many important sites and services such as Gmail and co. However, Zoho Vaults lacks web form-filling capabilities. Moreover, just like LastPass, Zoho Vault also offers a free version. In many ways, Zoho Vault manages to accomplish everything that you would expect from a password manager. LastPass isn’t the only good password manager in town. Supports web browser extensions only for Safari, Firefox, and Chrome. ![]()
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Quickbooks tutorial en espanol6/5/2023 ![]() ![]() Audit services constitute tax advice only. Enrolled Agents do not provide legal representation signed Power of Attorney required.H&R Block Free Online is for simple returns only.Description of benefits and details at /guarantees. Receive 20% off next year’s tax preparation if we fail to provide any of the 4 benefits included in our “No Surprise Guarantee” (Upfront Transparent Pricing, Transparent Process, Free Audit Assistance, and Free Midyear Tax Check-In).Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. TaxAct® is a registered trademark of TaxAct, Inc. TurboTax® and Quicken® are registered trademarks of Intuit, Inc. H&R Block is a registered trademark of HRB Innovations, Inc.Terms and conditions apply see Accurate Calculations Guarantee for details. If the online tax preparation or tax software makes an arithmetic error that results in your payment of a penalty and/or interest to the IRS that you would otherwise not have been required to pay, H&R Block will reimburse you up to a maximum of $10,000.To qualify for the H&R Block Maximum Refund Guarantee, the refund claim must be made during the calendar year in which the return was prepared and the larger refund or smaller tax liability must not be due to incomplete, inaccurate, or inconsistent information supplied by you, positions taken by you, your choice not to claim a deduction or credit, conflicting tax laws, or changes in tax laws after January 1, 2023. If you discover an error in the H&R Block tax preparation software that entitles you to a larger refund (or smaller liability), we will refund the software fees you paid to prepare that return and you may use our software to amend your return at no additional charge.Federal pricing will vary based upon individual taxpayer circumstances and is finalized at the time of filing. Additional fees apply for tax expert support. ![]() Additional terms and restrictions apply See Guarantees for complete details. It does not provide for reimbursement of any taxes, penalties, or interest imposed by taxing authorities and does not include legal representation. Free Worry-Free Audit Support is available only for clients who purchase and use H&R Block desktop software solutions to prepare and successfully file their 2022 individual income tax return (federal or state). ![]()
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Streamcast miracast6/5/2023 ![]() With this setup, you can open an app like Netflix on your Android or iOS device and command the app to stream video to your Chromecast.Ĭhromecast, which requires a internet connection from a local wireless router, will then display the video on your television's display, but while that content streams from your mobile device to a television, you're still free to use your mobile device for other purposes and can even control playback of the stream from your mobile device.Ĭhromecast also has a feature that lets you duplicate your desktop or a Chrome tab onto your television's display. Chromecast is an affordable dongle that plugs into your television's HDMI port and uses the Discover-And-Launch protocol. Google's Chromecast and Apple's AirPlay are just two of many alternatives to Miracast. There is a variety of competing wireless standards and protocols available. Although Miracast banishes the need for a HDMI cable, it's not alone. HDMI allows you to connect nearly any device to another display, but it has long required a wired connection in the form of a HDMI cable. Is Miracast different from Chromecast and AirPlay? They allow for multitasking so that you can use your mobile device for other purposes while mirroring. It's strictly a screen-mirroring protocol and therefore unlike AirPlay and Chromecast, which are both smart enough to hand over the streaming. Miracast could also drain your Android device's battery life while mirroring. If it goes to sleep, your television will go dark. Miracast will pair both devices, if they support the standard, but it'll require your Android device to stay awake. However, if you want to use the best tool among the three, go straight to ApowerMirror.Miracast has one major pitfall: let's say, for instance, you're watching a movie on an Android device and want to use Miracast to mirror the movie to your television. Each tool offers great ability that you can use and rely on to display your PC’s screen to your Sharp TV wirelessly. Once recognized, click it, then the mirroring will begin.Īll tools listed above are excellent when it comes to the mirroring and screencasting process.
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Blue banner effect6/5/2023 ![]() ![]() ME1 is a cytosolic NADP +-dependent ME involved in the generation of cytoplasmic NADPH for reductive biosynthesis and replenishment of the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle intermediate by the reverse transformation of pyruvate to L-malate 5, 6. Malic enzymes in mammals are classified into three isoforms, ME1, ME2, and ME3, based on their subcellular localization and cofactor specificity, with each serving a distinct physiological function. Malic enzyme ME is a novel class of oxidative decarboxylases that catalyze the conversion of L-malate to pyruvate while simultaneously reducing NAD(P) + to NAD(P)H 1, 2, 3, 4. Our findings suggest that ME2 is crucial for mitochondrial pyruvate and energy metabolism, as well as cellular respiration, and that ME2 inhibitors could be useful in the treatment of cancer or other diseases that involve these processes. ME2 silence or inhibiting ME2 activity with MDSA or EA decreases cellular respiration and ATP synthesis. MDSA and EA inhibit pyruvate synthesis and thus increase the NAD +/NADH ratio, implying that these two inhibitors interfere with metabolic changes by inhibiting cellular ME2 activity. ME2 overexpression increases pyruvate and NADH production while decreasing the cell’s NAD +/NADH ratio however, ME2 knockdown has the opposite effect. Mutagenesis studies demonstrate that Asn35 and the Gln64-Tyr562 network are required for both inhibitors’ binding. Two structures of ME2-inhibitor complexes demonstrate that 5,5’-Methylenedisalicylic acid (MDSA) and embonic acid (EA) bind allosterically to ME2’s fumarate-binding site. We present potent ME2 inhibitors based on cyro-EM structures that target ME2 enzyme activity. Kuhn vetoed the deals under the commissioner’s authority to act in the “best interest of baseball.” In December 1977, Kuhn stopped Finley from trading Blue to Cincinnati for $1.75 million and minor league first baseman Dave Revering.Human mitochondrial NAD(P) +-dependent malic enzyme (ME2) is well-known for its role in cell metabolism, which may be involved in cancer or epilepsy. ![]() “Vida was from Louisiana and Black, and me being Black, being Black in a white league and a white world, was very impactful as to how you handled yourself, how you acted, because you were always colored first.”įinley attempted in June 1976 to trade Blue to the New York Yankees for $1.5 million and Joe Rudi and Rollie Fingers to the Boston Red Sox for $1 million each. “We were very young kids,” Jackson said Sunday. In 1975, he pitched the first five innings of a no-hitter against the California Angels, but was pulled early by manager Alvin Dark to rest him for the playoffs in a game finished by Glenn Abbott, Paul Lindblad, and Rollie Fingers.īlue was among the players who assumed leadership roles on the A’s and clashed with Finley. From 1973-76, he went 77-48 but his career World Series record was 0-3. Blue didn’t make his first start of 1972 until May 24 and went 6-10, mostly out of the bullpen. He held out after his MVP season and signed a $50,000 one-year deal. He remains among just 11 pitchers to win MVP and Cy Young in the same year. He was 22 at when he won MVP, the youngest to win the award. “He was uncomfortable with the crowd.”īlue was voted the 1971 American League Cy Young Award and Most Valuable Player after going 24-8 with a 1.82 ERA and 301 strikeouts with 24 complete games, eight of them shutouts. He was caring,” ex-teammate Reggie Jackson said during an interview with The Associated Press on Sunday. Blue had used a walking stick to assist his movement at a 50th anniversary of the 1973 A’s championship team on April 16. He was 73.īlue died at a hospital in San Francisco’s East Bay area of medical complications stemming from cancer, the Oakland Athletics said. Vida Blue, a hard-throwing left-hander who became one of baseball’s biggest draws in the early 1970s and helped lead the brash A’s to three straight World Series titles before his career was derailed by drug problems, died Saturday, according to the team. ![]() |