![]() Pretty soon we sat together, discussing what we will plant next year. Every once in awhile, I’d wander over with my floury hands and examine a picture he found of a new plant he wanted. This is how it should be! And PS clearly these are not my hands in this video.Dave very happily entertained himself with his Garden seed catalog while awaiting the first fresh, shortbread cookies of the season. Shortbread Cookie recipe video! Note the part at the end re: the cookie being crumbled. Parmesan Shortbread Biscuit (3 ingredients)Ĭlassic Scones – and faster Lemonade Scones – both 3 ingredients! World’s Easiest BEST Chocolate Chip Cookiesģ ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Barsġ ingredient Dulce de Leche – Slow Cooker Caramel To think that all you need is butter, flour and sugar to make such a delectable treat is just amazing, isn’t it? ![]() ![]() I truly believe that Shortbread Cookies are one of the iconic cookies in this world. The crumble is softer when you bite into it, they are more buttery. Homemade are way more tender – no matter which method you use, with or without rice flour. I purchased a packet of Walker’s shortbread cookies so I could compare them directly to this homemade Shortbread Cookie recipe. Homemade shortbread cookies trumps Walkers!! Smoother surface, with the perfect delicate crumbly texture. I use the creamed butter method rather than rubbing in cold butter in this Shortbread Cookie recipe. Still a beautifully delicate, crumbly shortbread, but the surface is smoother so it looks like the shortbread cookies that we all know and love! Rubber COLD butter in with fingers – this yields almost the same result as using a food processor ie very crumbly shortbread, rough surfaceĬreamed SOFTENED butter using a beater or wooden spoon – this is the method I use. People who like very crumbly shortbread and do not mind about the rough surface use this technique This yields a shortbread with signature crumby texture, but the surface is quite rough, as pictured below. Blitz butter, flour and sugar, pat into pan and bake. There’s a few different ways to make shortbread cookies:įood processor – the fastest method. A shortbread recipe with a tougher dough or calling for more kneading may NEED rice flour in order to achieve the right delicate texture. Rice flour makes the shortbread a little more tender, but having made shortbread many times over the years both with and without using this shortbread recipe, I can honestly say that the difference is barely noticeable. You may have read that shortbread cookies should be made with a combination of rice flour and normal flour, and sometimes you see recipes with cornflour (cornstarch). Prick holes and slice, then bake again – this is the best way to achieve clean cuts and ensure the holes stay.Ĭool for 1 hour in oven – this will finish cooking them whilst keeping the cookies pale golden as they should be (rather than browning on edges). Now press the dough into a prepared shallow pan then using something to flatten the surface It will be crumbly (photo #3 below), use your hands to press together to form a smooth-dish ball, don’t knead The trick with shortbread cookies to ensure they are melt-in-your-mouth as they should be is to ensure the dough is nice and crumbly! Here’s how to make shortbread cookies:Ĭreamy butter, then gradually beat in icing sugar and flour It’s considered an art to achieve this buttery delicate texture – but it’s actually REALLY EASY! The same terminology is used for shortcrust pastries used in things like Quiche and Pecan Pie. These cookies are called Shortbread because the term “short” is used to describe cookies and pastries with a tender, crumbly melt-in-your-mouth texture. Homemade shortbread cookies are WAY more tender and delicate than store bought – with a far better real butter flavour. All you need is:ĭid you know that? Off you run to the kitchen! □ Shortbread is one of the best classic cookies in the world, and it’s also one of the easiest. I’ll hold on the haggis, am undecided on men in skirts, but can never get enough shortbread!!! We have the Scotts to thank for burly men in pleated tartan skirts, haggis and shortbread. It’s right at home with a casual coffee catch up with friends, or an elegant tea party to impress! With the signature delicate crumbly texture and beautiful buttery flavour, shortbread is one of those biscuits that is both nostalgic and elegant. It’s simply perfect – and it looks as good as it tastes. I’m a firm believer that shortbread cookies should be sinfully buttery and delectably tender, and this shortbread recipe is exactly that.
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![]() The National Institutes of Health is supplying free rapid antigen tests for up to 160,000 residents of Pitt County, North Carolina, and Hamilton County, Tennessee, to evaluate communitywide interest. But some studies suggest frequent antigen testing can accurately detect when a person is infectious and most likely to pass the COVID-19 virus to others. So we have to keep working to make these tests more widely available," she said.īoth Abbott's and Ellume's tests are antigen screenings that are considered less sensitive than lab-based PCR tests. "This increases options for some, not all. ![]() "I still have worries, and the biggest lingering one is the potential cost of these tests," said Nuzzo, a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health associate professor and epidemiologist.Īlthough the retail cost of the tests are on par with an insurance copayments, Nuzzo said that's too much for some disadvantaged consumers and communities. Testing nationwide began decreasing last winter as state and local public health departments steered limited resources to vaccination, said Jennifer Nuzzo, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. ![]() The retail tests give consumers another option to get tested even as several states have converted mass testing sites to mass-vaccination sites. Watch Video: COVID-19 testing: Positivity rates and why they are so important 'More confidence about the results': FDA authorizes two rapid coronavirus tests for home screening Both tests deliver results in about 15 minutes and don't require a lab. These retail tests eliminate another barrier for people who want to test themselves without visiting a doctor or a telehealth provider. It also can be purchased online or at most CVS stores in other states by the end of May. The two-test kit, which last month received Food and Drug Administration emergency-use authorization for serial screening, will cost $23.99, the company said.Īnother rapid test made by Australia-based Ellume will be sold at CVS stores in Rhode Island and Massachusetts for $38.99. For i-STAT test cartridge information and intended use, refer to individual product pages or the cartridge information (CTI/IFU) in the i-STAT Support area.Ībbott - A Leader in Rapid Point-of-Care Diagnostics.Watch Video: COVID-19: Rapid at-home tests coming soon to USĬonsumers will be able to buy rapid coronavirus tests without a prescription this week at three national chain retailers, an expansion that comes as the nation's vaccination effort accelerates and states relax distancing requirements and mask mandates.Ībbott Laboratories' BinaxNOW coronavirus self-test kits will be shipped to CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens and Walmart locations, and also will be sold online. Check with your local representative for availability in specific markets. Not all products are available in all regions. GDPR Statement | Declaration for California Compliance Law. Any person depicted in such photographs is a model. Photos displayed are for illustrative purposes only. Your use of this website and the information contained herein is subject to our Website Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. The products and information contained herewith may not be accessible in all countries, and Abbott takes no responsibility for such information which may not comply with local country legal process, regulation, registration and usage. ![]() This website is governed by applicable U.S. No use of any Abbott trademark, trade name, or trade dress in this site may be made without the prior written authorization of Abbott, except to identify the product or services of the company. Unless otherwise specified, all product and service names appearing in this Internet site are trademarks owned by or licensed to Abbott, its subsidiaries or affiliates. ![]() Therefore, then mark those three remaining electrons pairs oxygen atom.Therefore, we cannot mark those two electrons There are already two electrons in the last shell of hydrogen atom. Hydrogen atom cannot keep more than two electron in its last shell. Usually, those remaining electron pairs should be started to mark on outside atoms (not first on center atom).īut in OH -, there are only two atoms.There are only one bond in the above drawn sketch.Now, we have to mark lone pairs on atoms. So, deciding the sketch of OH - ion was simple. Total valence electrons = 1 + 6 + 1 = 8.Valence electrons received due to -1 charge = 1.valence electrons given by sulfur atom = 6*1 = 6.valence electrons given by hydrogen atoms = 1 * 1 = 1.Valence shells of hydrogen and oxygen atom. Now we know how many electrons are includes in Oxygen is a group VIAĮlement in the periodic table and contains six electrons in its last shell. ![]() HydrogenĮlectron in its last shell (valence shell). ![]() There are only two elements in OH - ion hydrogen and oxygen. Total number of electrons of the valance shells of OH - ion
![]() As time marches on, you'll increasingly have to stay on older versions of apps and not keep up with the newest and shiniest. Your MBP won't run Big Sur, so you're already falling into 'legacy' territory. MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013) MacBook. The 'best' OS is the one that lets you run the apps that you need, while supporting your hardware. Test booting into Safe Boot Mode (hold down shift at boot), or running in a brand new user account that doesn't have all the Login Items and Launch Agents of your existing account. Or it could be that the slowness is caused by software: things you've installed, possibly for a previous OS, that now don't play well on Catalina. If you haven't already maxed it to 16 GB, do so. ![]() Not enough RAM could also be a factor (combined with swapping onto slow storage media). (If you've already done that, then make sure the SSD has at least 20% free space.) Im having trouble deciding what the best final OS for this machine is. It came with a 2.6 GHz i7 processor, 8 GB RAM, a 1TB HDD, and was loaded with Yosemite (10.10), which I was prompted to upgrade to 10.10.5. If you still have the original hard drive, then that's the likeliest cause of slowness, and it should be replaced by an SSD - to improve reliability, if nothing else. I recently purchased a used mid-2012 Macbook Pro because it seems like a great old machine. (Indeed, one of the reasons they cut off older Macs is because the new OS doesn't run well.) If Apple says an OS will run on that Mac, that means it should run fine. Your question is based on the premise that it is the OS that is causing the slowness. ![]() ![]() ![]() require renters to purchase Theft coverage. LDW is not insurance or an insurance product.Some locations outside the U.S. Your personal automobile policy and some credit cards may provide coverage for these losses. If declined, you will be fully responsible for all loss or damage to the vehicle, regardless of fault. Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) - If you accept LDW at the beginning of the rental (for an additional daily fee), your responsibility for loss of or damage to the vehicle is waived in full or in part (depending on the LDW plan accepted), provided the rental agreement is not violated. Once you know these answers, you can make an informed decision about the options at the time of rental. Check with your insurance representatives or credit card company to see if your auto policy or credit card agreement covers any damage done to the rental vehicle, damage or injury to other people caused by you, injuries to passengers in your rental vehicle, and theft of personal belongings left in your rental car. The best policy is to know the answer before you leave home. There is a nominal $10 fee associated with the change to your rental agreement. Return Change Fee: Applies if you change the location or date/time of your rental and proactively notify Thrifty by calling the On-Rent Help Desk at 1-87.You can reduce the fee paid by calling the On-Rent Help Desk at 1-87 to update the date and time of your return. Late Return Fee: In addition to charging additional rental days for a late return, we reserve the right to charge $16 per day (maximum of 5 days) to compensate us in part for the costs we incur in finding an alternative vehicle to satisfy our next booking for your vehicle.You will only pay for the days used, but there will be a $25 charge to partially compensate Thrifty for our inability to rent your vehicle during the remaining time reserved for your use. Early Return Fee: Applies if you did not prepay your rental charges and returned the vehicle more than 24 hours early before the return time indicated in your rental agreement.In addition, in order to ensure that your car is ready and waiting for you, Thrifty has introduced Change Fees that will reduce last-minute disruptions to vehicle planning. Yes, you will be charged for each hour or part of an hour in excess of the time you were required to return the vehicle. ![]() Page references for SRD V 5.1 (Arcane Gate is not included in the SRD):ĭimension Door p. As many people can pass through it before it closes. Gate: 9th level Conjuration spell, minimum 17th level caster (Cleric, Sorcerer, Wizard) p. Plane Shift: 7th level Conjuration spell, minimum 13th level caster (Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) p. Teleport: 7th level Conjuration spell, minimum 13th level caster (Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard) p. Possibly allows travel between planes if you are in a different plane than your sanctuary. Unlimited range, must have a designated sanctuary. Word of Recall: 6th level Conjuration spell, minimum 11th level caster (Cleric) p. As many people can pass through it before it ends. Transport via Plants: 6th level Conjuration spell, minimum 11th level caster (Druid) p. He is a hardened, mostly-retired adventurer that worked with Allura and Co. Same plane only.Īrcane Gate: 6th level Conjuration spell, minimum 11th level caster (Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) p. This is all we really know: He is a Thunderbrand. Unlimited range, requires teleportation circle sequence. Teleportation Circle: 5th level Conjuration spell, minimum 9th level caster (Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard) p. ![]() Note that it also deals damage around you as you leave, so have any companions not brought along clear the areaĭimension Door: 4th level Conjuration spell, minimum 7th level caster (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) p. Thunder Step: 3rd level Conjuration spell, minimum 5th level caster, (Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard). Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. The drake is friendly to you and your companions, and it obeys your commands. In detail (all page references are from the PHB, unless otherwise stated): The drake exhales poisonous gas in a 30-foot cone. ![]() Players can also create custom tracks in the builder mode if they want to test their skills with something more challenging. All the tracks are fast-paced, and there are enough loops and ramps to keep things exciting. The game does its best to maintain a sense of scale so it always feels like you’re driving a small, Hot Wheels car in a life-sized environment. Each car has unique handling, but you’ll also need to drift and use the boost function if you want to win races.Īnother area where Hot Wheels Unleashed shines is its track selection. There are also real licensed vehicles like the 2020 Koenigsegg Jesko and ’69 Dodge Charger Daytona. There are 60 cars in the game, including original creations like the GT Scorcher and Roller Toaster and pop culture icons like KITT from Knight Rider and the Back to the Future Delorean. The game is a toy car simulator that allows you to race the brand’s iconic vehicles around various environments like skate parks and building sites. Split-screen in Fortnite is available for Duos or Squads, so you can play with friends at home and team up with online players.Īnyone who’s played with toy cars will enjoy Hot Wheels Unleashed. The mode allows up to two players to enjoy the game in a horizontal or vertical orientation. Where it differs from other Battle Royales is the building mechanic, which allows you to build fortifications to protect yourself from enemy fire and delay advancing opposition.įortnite didn’t have a split-screen mode in its official release, and Epic Games only added the feature in Chapter 2. The game has fast-paced gameplay, and players must rush to find weapons scattered throughout the map. Like all games in the genre, the objective is to be the last player standing at the end, and one of the biggest differences is its tie-in characters from Star Wars and other popular franchises. To play online, both players will need to sign into their respective PlayStation Network accounts, or they’ll be limited to local games.įortnite took the world by storm on its 2017 release, and it’s still one of the most popular battle royale games in the world despite stiff competition from Apex Legendsand Call of Duty: Warzone. Vertical and Horizontal screen options are available, and players can battle against each other, take on online enemies or fight hordes of the undead in Zombie Mode. The campaign is relatively breezy at around five or six hours, but its lean structure is still preferable to the unnecessary padding of some of the other franchise entries.Ĭold War’s split-screen mode suffered from bugs upon its release but has since been rectified with updates. This game plays out more like a spy thriller than a genuine war game and follows a team of spies searching for the mysterious Perseus, who has the power to bring the world to its knees. In fact, it’s the first game in the series in which players can choose actions and dialogue options that can change the course of the story.Ĭall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is set at the height of 80s paranoia, and all the locations, like Vietnam and East Berlin, have an authentic retro vibe. The Call of Duty: Black Ops games have always been more story-driven than their mainstream counterparts, and Cold War is no different. Its campaign isn’t that long, but it makes up for it with the ever-popular Zombie Mode lacking in the newer Modern Warfare II. The 80s setting and the ability to influence the story make Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War a breath of fresh air compared to the Modern Warfare and World War IIalternatives. ![]() Here are the best split-screen games for PS5. They still offer unparalleled fun and let you bond with people you know instead of putting up with toxic strangers online. Split-screen games might have fallen out of favor in recent years due to the popularity of online multiplayer alternatives. Racing games are a different story altogether, and you can taunt your opponents to put them off their game in the spirit of fun. Many split-screen co-op shooters teach the importance of teamwork, and you can plan strategies in real time without worrying about microphone voice quality or headset speaker quality. There’s also no worrying about lag or a bad internet connection if you’re playing with local opposition instead of online players. One of the best things about many split-screen games is that you don’t need a headset to communicate because your teammate is sitting in the same room. The best split-screen games for PS5 create a fun and competitive atmosphere, and things get more exciting when you have other people around to cheer you on. Split-screen games are an excellent way to bond with family and friends. ![]() The best approach is to try each and see which suits you best. Most European users will find that the SCSV format will place the data into columns when opened with Excel. Basic digital display function options using the standard IR control handset: Display stopwatch time only Display freely switchable between clock and. The resulting lists can be downloaded to a computer in CSV and SCSV format, which can be imported into any compatible software such as Excel. Each time you stop the watch a new line will appear on your list indicating the start time, length of time passed and the exact date when it happened. Perfect for every timing situation including cooking, sports, games and work tasks. Very simple and easy to use - this is a practical stopwatch and timer to get the job done. The chosen stopwatch and timer for millions of people since 2009. On its intuitive format there are only two buttons: one button starts and stops the timer, the other resets the stopwatch. The most Popular FREE 'Stopwatch and Timer' app on Android. monitor service requests at a cab company.To date we have received several good remarks from users who use the stopwatch to: A stopwatch is a timepiece designed to measure the amount of time that elapses between its activation and deactivation. Clocks & Alarms reviewed on JAwesome and fantastic. The English version of the ChronMe online stopwatch has been running since 2008. It will keep you up to date with the different things you have done, when they started and how long it has taken you to do them. Customizable Timers, Countdowns, Clocks, Agendas & Stopwatches easily shared directly in. One solution to this problem can be found in ChronMe, an online stopwatch which will help you measure the time spent on several daily activities by taking keeping an interactive itinerary in the form of a list. Overview: what is Timer - Clock, Agenda, Countdown & Stopwatch. It is packed full of style, precision, and accuracy. This is when we ask ourselves the typical question: What did I do all day? This stopwatch wall clock will add a touch of nostalgia to your dcor. For many of us, our computer is like a black hole where hours disappear and by the time we notice it we have lost all evening without accomplishing anything. Each stopwatch will operate fully and independently from other instances. Press the Esc button or click on the screen to exit full-screen mode. ![]() The stopwatch will be visible from any part of the classroom or auditorium. Taking control of the time it takes us to perform each days tasks is a good way to increase our productivity. This mode is incredibly convenient during exams, tests, reports, laboratory experiments, and so on. ![]() ![]() With #Universe #Nova, & #Orbit releases coming soon, we’re excited to launch into 2023!□ #velo #velolabs #web3plus #fcx #quantum #warp We’re inspired by the growing support from the community in response to our strong focus on fundamentals! For token issuers.Will be launched in 2023. An affordable universal blockchain network. Offer lower fees, faster transactions, and broader coverage to end users. Allows end users of each partner firm to access the benefits and services of other partner firms that are part of the Velo Network. The team achieves their goal with the following features and sub-projects: The mission of the company is to connect businesses and individuals with a global pool of funds to supercharge the velocity of money through seamless financial services powered by their Web3 ecosystem. He is also the founder of Aeon Thana Shsap, Thailand’s largest consumer finance company,and the owner of Fortune Magazine in the United StatesĪccording to the official site, he manages Velo with vice chairman Tridbodi Arunanondchai and CEO Mike Cowans. The project was launched in September 2020 and founded by Chatchaval Jiravanon, who is still chairman of the company. Velo is a next-generation financial protocol for business. What is thconnection, why is the token growing, and what are its prospects? We discuss these questions below. ![]() A year ago, the company announced a partnership with Visa, after which internet users started comparing VELO with another financial asset, XRP. Some users have also accused the team of influencing the vote on FIP.01.Velo Labs Technology’s native token soared 71,19% - from 0.008447 to $0.01446 - and keeps on rising. So a user holding 5% of the WFLR in circulation will receive 5% of the drop, as explained in the guide.įlare Networks, in recent weeks, has received criticism from Ripple Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz and other members of the XRP community over the new FLR holding rules. Flare Networks reveals that recipients must claim the airdropped tokens manually in 90 days or risk losing them forever through a coin-burning process.įlare will calculate user rewards from a record of their WFLR balance from 3 random blocks 23 days before the distribution as a percentage of the WFLR in circulation. Instead of distributing the tokens directly over 36 months with no further action required after the initial 15% Token Distribution Event, the project now intends to distribute them to all holders of wrapped FLR (WFLR) tokens, making them more akin to staking rewards.įIP.01 passed with 93% of voters in favor out of a 17% voting power turnout.Ĭonsequently, per the guide released yesterday, the team will release an installment of the drop every 30 days for the next 36 months to all WFLR holders. Notably, the proposal sought to adjust the FLR tokenomics, particularly regarding the 28,524,921,372 tokens earmarked as airdrops to XRP holders at the time of a screenshot in December 2020. It comes following the passing of the first Flare Improvement Proposal (FIP.01). The team made this known in a tweet yesterday, offering more details in an attached guide. There will be 36 drops in total to holders of WFLR tokens.įlare Networks has disclosed that users can claim the first of the 36 Flare drops on March 17 at 12:00 UTC. ![]() We will even show you the permutation and combinations examples. If the permutations and combinations formula still seems confusing, don't worry just use our calculator for the calculations. The number of possible combinations, nCr, is 7! / 4! * (7 - 4)! = 35. This can be calculated using the combination formula:
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