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Monkey shoulder whiskey ireland11/20/2023 ![]() Today, the global premium spirits company is run by the fifth generation of his family and distils some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including Glenfiddich, The Balvenie range of handcrafted single malts and the world’s third largest blended Scotch, Grant’s, as well as other iconic spirits brands such as Hendrick’s Gin, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Tullamore D.E.W. is an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887. Monkey Shoulder is an 86 proof (43% ABV) Scotch Whisky. Refreshingly approachable and tailor made for mixing, Monkey Shoulder’s commitment to the unconventional is bringing great Scotch to a new generation. A 100 percent blended malt whisky, this top-notch quality Scotch is made from a selection of Speyside single malts married to create an exceptional flavor. With an eye-catching bottle, intriguing name and a playful attitude, Monkey Shoulder has created a stir as the Scotch that leaps out from the whisky crowd. Honestly, you don’t even need to thank us if you get a second date…just bring us to the wedding.” In a world where people often embellish to impress, we are encouraging people to drop the pretense, be their original selves, relax and have fun. “Now we’ve partnered with Joel McHale to bring that same outlook to dating. “In the very traditional and sometimes stuffy world of Scotch whisky, Monkey Shoulder encourages you to loosen things up a bit – break precedent throw ice in it, mix it, make a piña colada – basically stop being so precious and just enjoy good whisky in the way that makes you happy,” said Michael Giardina, Brand Director, Monkey Shoulder. For the chance to have Joel and Monkey Shoulder crash your first date via a home-cooked meal with a twist, head to /joelmchale and tell us about the most stuck up date you’ve ever been subjected to. ![]() It’s gonna be great!”įor singles in need of a first date overhaul, Monkey Shoulder and Joel McHale are serving up a first date that takes pretense out at the knees: a roast… and a roast. I have some ideas I’ve been told are ‘bold,’ ‘wild,’ and ‘potentially unlawful’ (kidding of course…). And I’m willing to lead by example – by inviting myself along on your next date night to make it as fun and unpredictable as possible. But together, we also want to bring this idea of honesty and spontaneity to first dates. They give me whisky and in return, I give them pull quotes for press releases. “A first date should be about forging a real, honest connection – kind of like the connection I have with my new friends at Monkey Shoulder. “There’s nothing worse on a first date than someone trying too hard – thinking they’ll impress someone they met on a dating app by dragging them to a four-hour German opera,” said McHale. Check out the action here: /watch?v=GjNPSLUfuzM ![]() There’s also newer cocktail creations such as the Show Me the Monkey, the Boulevardier #3, and the Monkey Jam Sour.Joel took his monkey business to the streets of New York, storming some of the city’s more cliched, try-hard date spots to convince a swooning couple to take a walk on the wild side with Monkey Shoulder. You can find several drink recipes exclusively on the Monkey Shoulder website which includes their own rendition of classic cocktail favorites such as the Rob Roy and the Monkey Old Fashioned. These whiskies are matured in first fill ex-bourbon barrels and are vatted together for six months before bottling. ![]() This work-related affliction no longer exists, but the name remains as a tribute to their whisky heritage.īottled at 86 proof (43% ABV), Monkey Shoulder is a 100% malt whisky made from a blend of specially selected Scotch malt whiskies from William Grant & Son’s own line of whiskies including Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Kininvie. The use of the heavy shovels caused their arms to hang lower than normal, resembling what they endearingly dubbed as “monkey shoulders”. Many of these malt men of the past sustained arm strain injuries in this labor-intensive process. Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky gets its formal moniker from the traditional malt whisky making process wherein malt shovelers, better known as “malt men,” turned the malted barley by hand using large, heavy malt shovels. Initially launched in 2003, Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch Whisky has since become one of the highest ranked whiskies from the Speyside region of Scotland. The resulting Batch 27, which was named Monkey Shoulder in tribute to William Grant’s whisky making heritage, was designed specifically for mixing. ![]() In the early 2000s, William Grant & Sons saw an opportunity to bring the Scotch experience to a wider audience by creating a whisky that would be ideal for use in hand-crafted cocktails. ![]()
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Top 5 9mm pistols 202211/20/2023 ![]() ![]() Read More: BRG9 Elite First 100 Rounds Reviewįlorida-based Century Arms this week announced the new Draco 9S AK pistol series, which is chambered in 9mm and accepts CZ EVO 9 Scorpion magazines. It’s packed with features like an ambidextrous magazine release, a grip safety, striker-status indicator, and an under-barrel Picatinny rail. The new budget-friendly BRG9 Elite is a 16+1 double-stack 9mm imported from Burgu Metal in Turkey. Read More: Beretta's New 90-series Pistols It has an aggressively textured grip, a Picatinny rail, and front slide serrations. With a capacity of 15+1, you’ll still have plenty of firepower, but the RDO Compact uses a shorter grip frame, reducing capacity by three rounds when compared to the standard 92X RDO. The new 92X RDO Compact is a shorter, more compact version of the 92X RDO, which was introduced in 2021. It has the same height and Xtreme Trigger System as the full-size M9A4, but it’s about half an inch shorter. Beretta has shortened the barrel with the new Centurion model. The new APX A1 FS is a striker-fired 9mm with what Beretta calls "a crisp, class-dominating trigger" as well as improved ergonomics, more aggressive slide serrations, full ambi controls, and a straighter grip profile with 360-degree texturing. READ MORE: New 92X Performance Carry Optic 9mmįollowing up on the APX A1 series introduced last year, Beretta has a new full-sized 9mm that is ready for red-dot use right out of the box. Debuted over the weekend during the 2022 USPSA Carry Optic National Championship at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Talladega, Alabama, the newest 92X Performance series pistol is compliant with all USPA division regulations for Carry Optics, as the name implies. It weighs in at just 3.6 pounds.īeretta has debuted the newest addition to its venerable Model 92 family of 9mm pistols, the red-dot-ready 92X Performance Carry Optic. The roller-delayed system cuts the need for a buffer tube. It’s compact, lightweight, has light recoil, takes Glock magazines, and it's suppressor ready. The MDP-9 is an AR-style pistol featuring a unique roller-delayed blowback system. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() ■Unit adjustment ◎ Various Parameter Adjustments are implemented. ※Pilots who already have those materials will obtain a number of recycle tickets instead.Achievement reward 2: Enhanced Firing Program LV4.Achievement reward 2: Enhanced Melee Program LV4.Achievement reward 2: Strengthened Frame LV5.⇒ New achievement rewards can be earned by finishing the updated missions.◎Achievement rewards for Battle Simulator is now updated.⇒ You can now try the new MS Hi-Nu Gundam in TRIAL “Butterfly Dream” and fight the new BOSS “Elmeth” in mission “Ghost of Solomon”.◎Battle Simulator missions is now updated.“5th Year Anniversary Campaign” is starting from today! ■Period Posts made here shaming/calling out players will result in a ban.■ 22:00 ■ 07:00 ■5th Year Anniversary Campaign Happy Birthday to GBO2! If someone aggravates you in-game, block them through psn and leave the lobby if you see a red name (blocking makes them show up red in lobbies). Reported as: Posting screen shots or player names in an effort to centralize criticism Foul language makes toxic users feel validated and helps to perpetuate bad habits. This may seem arbitrary but for the sake of approachability to the community to new comers, and in the interest of keeping discussions civil and non-toxic please refrain from using words you would feel comfortable saying out loud in public. Toxicity is an issue we all already have to deal with in-game, please don't bring it here as well. This is not the kind of behavior we need, especially with the western launch coming and with that we will likely see an influx of younger community members.īeyond 'think of the children', flame posts are just generally not constructive or conducive to healthy communication. There is a small but persistent part of the community that heavily relies on vulgarity, toxicity, and general negativity to communicate. The Gatcha system isn't going anywhere, and thus there's a new rule: No Gatcha complaint posts. So while we all understand the pain of tokens down the tube when we don't get something good from the lottery, the posts are taking up space and drawing toxic comments. As always, please be respectful and tag any potential spoilers. This sub is primarily for GBO2, but other Gundam discussions are bound to pop-up. There are plenty of other subs for that stuff. Please be smart.Īvoid passive-aggressive posts or comments, condescension and attempts at proving "superiority." More than just making you seem like a jerk, this behaviour will chase away new players - and we want as many people playing and posting as possible so we can show our support for good Gundam games in the west! Please keep it friendly. No matter how friendly the community, never forget that you don't know the people with whom you're interacting. ![]() This one is pretty obvious as doxxing is illegal, but please also remember not to volunteer personal information. Please guys, lets keep it friendly and build an awesome community of pilots! Any derogatory or discriminatory activity based on race, religion, gender/sexual identity, disability, or other factors will result in banning. ![]() This is to be a fun, constructive place for the community to meet and discuss a game we all love. Please be sure to read:ĭiscrimination of any sort will not be tolerated. Here you will find other pilots looking to hone their knowledge or just interact with other fans of GBO2. Welcome to the Gundam Battle Operation Reddit community. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() We strongly recommend you stop using this browser until this problem is corrected. The latest version of the Opera browser sends multiple invalid requests to our servers for every page you visit.The most common causes of this issue are: I ended up getting LEGO Marvel Super Heroes for $20 from Amazon three months after its release.Your IP address has been temporarily blocked due to a large number of HTTP requests. Like all LEGO games, I'd bet this will be $20-25, if not less, in time for the holidays. If you would ultimately like to save money, patience is a virtue. The LEGO franchise also does (significantly) better on consoles than on PCs the pricing is to get those who would not normally purchase a LEGO title to do so. It also helps that PC software sales have moved to primarily digital-only requiring less advertising and distribution costs than their Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox counterparts. Other than specific AAA releases (such as Blizzard's offerings or Battlefield/Call of Duty releases), most games launch on PC for about $10 cheaper than their console equivalent in order to drive sales. we will still enjoy and have fun with the game though just buyer beware! I decided not to take the refund primarily because the kid has been playing for a couple of hours already and he'd have to restart on another platform. Anyway, she did offer to refund my money, I asked if they could just give me like a $10 credit and that was denied. She repeatedly said she doesn't work for steam, lol. I'll update again after I get off the phone with Xbox.Ĭustomer service rep couldn't find the steam version of the game and the pricing involved. So, looks like at least currently it is in line with the digital pricing. As I'm waiting to hear their response (not really expecting anything but I'm bored right now) I look online at physical copy pricing Talking to Xbox Support now with regard to the pricing. Still, very fun game so far and we will enjoy the experience! Paying $20 extra dollars ($30 in this case due to the sale) for achievements seems a little excessive. So anyway, you got my money this time but I will have to seriously consider which platform my purchases will be made on in the future. I know the movie is in theaters and they want to milk the franchise for as much as possible but there is really not much difference these days between PC/Xbox One/PS4 in terms of gameplay, graphics give the edge to PC of course in most cases but in a lego game there's just no reason for the price increase IMHO other than greed. Granted I could have waited for a price drop, or even gotten it on steam and had him play on the PC but he loves his achievements now (I got him his own gamertag) and we compete sometimes on various games (and do multplayer - Plants Versus Zombies Garden Warfare anyone?). The game digitally on Xbox One is $59.99. Today, being early in the summer steam sale, Jurassic World is priced at $29.99, this is with 25% discount. The reason I am putting this out here today is because of the continuing trend of console games being priced higher than PC games. I think we've played all of the Lego games between Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC. The game was full price but my son and I are really into the 2 player local experience. ![]() We just picked up Lego Jurassic World today. The views of the moderation team do not reflect the view of Microsoft or its subsidiaries. Note: We are not affiliated with Microsoft or its subsidiaries in any official capacity. Showoff Sunday - all pictures of achievements, gamerscore, controllers, custom art/mods, battle stations, and so forth are only allowed as posts on Sundays. posts must be within the weekly megathread. and posts must be properly tagged or they will be removed. No advertising, selling, buying, trading, self pomotion or asking for free stuff. Memes, image macros, reaction gifs, polls, petitions, friend requests, and surveys are not allowed as posts. Spoilers and NSFW must be properly marked.Įnabling piracy, jailbreaking, hacking, fraud, account trading/sharing, region switching, etc is not allowed. Posts must be directly related to Xbox and link to the source.įollow Reddiquette. News, reviews, previews, rumors, screenshots, videos and more! Follow us on Twitter! Subreddit Podcast! Join our club Check out our official wiki page Subreddit Rules ![]()
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Freedom planet 2 characters11/20/2023 ![]() Through her act of vengeance, she holds a dark and terrible truth about Avalice's leaders that will change the history of the three kingdoms forever.War is imminent once again, but this time, the heroes are split between sides. ![]() Contents SynopsisJoin, & as they team up with their once rival to face their greatest challenge yet.An ancient terror has emerged from the depths of the ocean., a from oldest and deadliest war, has been freed from her crystal prison as a consequence of the destruction. Yeah she had that shield burst that would propel you backwards, can't even do it in this game. So I wonder if she's still the speedrun character, or if anyone else is going to take the spot. The most recent version can be downloaded from Steam or the game's official website. 3 MALayhee700 6:07pm Originally posted by mdesaleah: Milla was the speedrun main of FP1. An ancient terror has emerged from the depths of the ocean. Both of these estimates have passed and the Steam store page currently states that the release will be in 2020.A demo of the game called the ' Sample Version' was released on 31st January 2017. Join the heroes of Avalice: Sash Lilac, Carol Tea & Milla Basset as they team up with their once rival Neera Li to face their greatest challenge yet. The game's release date was previously estimated to be in 2018 and was later changed to late 2019. Pixel Crunch, Crawl and Moiré patterns crawl distracting you too much from the game Heres a solution for your problems. NEERA LI Element: Earth Voice: Ashlyn Selich Past Roles: Midge (Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse), Guest Star (Doc McStuffins) As the trusted advisor of the Royal Magister, Neera Li enforces his will throughout Avalice and works tirelessly to protect Shang Tu from any threatening forces. ![]() It was submitted to Steam Greenlight on February 10th, 2017 and was greenlit on February 14th, 2017. Stumpy, her old Companion Cube from her Friendless Background days, around taking him up and replanting him just. A sequel, titled Freedom Planet 2 was announced December 2015. A more minor example, but Freedom Planet 2 reveals that even since gaining friends in Lilac and Carol, Milla still keeps Mr. Enter the true heroes of the story an Action Girl trio of Draconic Humanoid Sash Lilac, her best friend, Wildcat Carol Tea, and hound dog Milla Basset offer to help Torque in his quest with their unique abilities. ![]() Strife on GalaxyTrail Discord.Freedom Planet 2 is the upcoming second game of the Freedom Planet series, taking place two years after the events of the previous. As a Moments subpage, all spoilers are unmarked as per policy. ![]()
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Font kit indesign11/20/2023 ![]() There does not appear to be anywhere to instruct InDesign to use my computer's Font book & Symbols, or to instruct my computer to make InDesign use my Library fonts & symbols. When trying to copy & paste a symbol, from any source, as text, it comes up as an empty box on the InDesign document. Scrolled the entire list - got nothing useful. None of these symbols will import and none of these symbols are available in the fonts or glyphs when working on the Adobe InDesign project, but as you can see here, they are available to my system. Here's the ironic problem - the instruction manual is about Photography and the most helpful stuff learned for Adobe Photoshop - which requires using several relevant symbols/characters ⌘ ⚙︎ ⌥, etc. (Already have an old-school background with layout and typography.) The text content is composed and drafted up in sections, outside of InDesign, and imports nicely - except for the symbols needed. You can access the activated fonts in the Active fonts panel inside Creative Cloud desktop app and in the font list in your desktop apps. Then select the toggle to activate (or deactivate) a font family, individual font weights, or styles. As a teaching-project for myself, having fun with an Adobe-stock template to create an instruction manual. When you find a font you like, select View Family to view its family page. InDesignSkills new Architecture Portfolio Bundle contains a range of Adobe InDesign templates for architects, practices. Totally agreed!ĭo you have a work-around suggestion to help me deal with "fonts & special characters" that are available on my Mac OS? Need to use some of the special symbols to complete a composition layout in InDesign.īG is Photoshop and am learning how to use the basics of InDesign. Please don't send a zip file, as they often get flagged as spam.Hi George! Love your quote about "finding the right work-around". (Or if you are comfortable working from the Terminal, cd to $HOME/Library/Application Support/Adobe/CoreSync/)Īttach the 3 or 4 most recent CoreSync-yyyy-MM-dd.log files to an email. Remember to replace "(username)" with your own account name. * in the window that opens, type: /Users/(username)/Library/Application Support/Adobe/CoreSync/ * under the Go menu, select "Go To Folder" If that doesn't make a difference, please send your recent sync log files to Typekit Support at so that we can look into it further. Sometimes the app just needs a fresh session for the fonts to appear again. If you haven't done so already, would you please try turning off font sync in the Creative Cloud application, wait a moment, and then turn it back on? The option to do this is under the gear icon in Preferences > Fonts ("sync on/off"). Are the fonts showing up in the Fonts tab of Creative Cloud? If you don't have that installed, you can download it for free from Set the Width to 140 mm and Height to 191 mm. In InDesign, Adobe offers many typefaces with several font styles. If you have Windows 10, you can do the same thing, but for more thorough instructions, click here for a full list of ways to install fonts on a PC. Here we discuss the introduction, overview, and how to add InDesign Fonts along with. Type again into the Name text box, this time Wedding Invitation - Medium. On a mac, double-click any typeface file to open Font Book. Set the Width to 114 mm and Height to 159 mm. At the far left youll see two buttons: one with a capital 'A' to emphasize the character functions, and one with a. This activates the panels type functions. Select one or more font names from the Fonts In Document list. ![]() Go to your Control Panel, at the top of the document window just above the rulers by default, and click on your Type Tool. and type Wedding Invitation - Small under Name. Actually, you sort of already have one installed. In case you weren't aware, the Creative Cloud application needs to be running on your computer in order for the fonts to be synced. From the Page Size drop-down menu select Custom. I've confirmed that the font selections are added to your account correctly. Active fonts are available in all CC apps, like Photoshop and InDesign. Unlock access to VAG Rounded and over 40,000 fonts with Monotype Fonts. Free Adobe fonts today, where to find Typekit and how to use Adobe Fonts for. VAG Rounded contains 4 styles and family package options. (Already have an old-school background with layout and typography.) The text content is composed and drafted up in sections, outside of InDesign, and imports nicely - except for the symbols needed. VAG Rounded Font Family was designed by Volkswagen and published by Linotype. I'm sorry that you ran into trouble with this. As a teaching-project for myself, having fun with an Adobe-stock template to create an instruction manual. ![]()
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German ww2 gas mask canisters11/20/2023 ![]() ![]() Please see our legal page for more information. Gas Mask Canister c 1942 Canister for storing a WWII German gas mask, found in a barn outside Ste. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. ![]() This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). Everything for sale on is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. 10.00 Colored ciphers for German WW2 shoulder boards.10 mm. Gasmask BS MT-4 with adapted Estonian mask ARS. It is thought that he collected this item while serving with the latter unit.Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. Such an AUER canisters are widely seen in the period photos, used by combat troops and Luftwaffe soldiers in field division. He served with 17th Battalion AIF in 1918 and joined the Australian Graves Detachment when it was raised in early 1919. ![]() This commercially successful innovation was utilised in the construction of the filters to enable their quick change and in the fitting of enhanced versions of filters as required without discarding the mask itself.Ĭollected by 7159 Private Horace Alchin, who enlisted from Crookwell, NSW on 7 August 1917, aged 21. The gas filters which were fitted to these German gas masks in the First World War had an un-modified standard Osram brand street light screw fitting. This case contained a small compartment in the folding lid for spare set of lenses and usually contained an instruction sheet at the bottom explaining how to use the gas mask.ĭue to the effective Royal Navy blockade of German ports, apart from the metal, ersatz (substitute) materials were also used in the production of gas masks and cans. The gas mask carry case was known as a 'Lederschutzmaske (Bereitschaftsbuchen)'. These were removed on the improved Gasmaske 18. The spoked metal devices on the inside of both lenses were known informally as 'spiders'. Sometimes referred to as 'model 1917', after the year of its introduction, this style of gas mask was also known as the 'Ledermaske (Gasmaske 17)'. The Germans used both leather 'leder' and rubber 'gummi' masks during the First World War. At the top of the canister mount, along the middle of the gas mask is a hook for the attachment of a length of ersatz paper cord (which is missing) which is normally threaded between the eyes to a leather loop on the gas mask above the forehead of the wearer. The bottom of the canister is heavily rusted and through these rusted holes can be seen some of the white coloured filter lining. The remnants of a small manufacturer's stamp are also barely visible. On the canister is stamped in faded blue ink '9u'. When the canister is removed an embossed 'H2' can be seen on the outside circular metal mounting surface of the mask. A long khaki cotton webbing strap attached near the chin enables the mask to be suspended around the neck.Ī rusted and scratched grey-green canister filter unit is attached to the mask. ![]() Khaki cotton head straps are connected to coiled springs inside cotton sleeves to keep mask in place. WWII WW2 German Military Gas Mask Canister Named Dated 1941 with FE NM filter. The right 'spider' fitted to the mask has some of the inner circular metal piece missing. Canister dated 1939 with name Konrady & serial number L27455. Internally, the eyepieces have removable metal 'spiders' enabling the inner layer (which was coated with gelatine to absorb moisture) to be replaced. Filter attachment cast metal marked bmw 42 with screw in steel coal filter. The circular eyepieces are made of two layers of yellowed celluloid, set in painted circular steel frames with leather gaskets where they are let into the mask. The single seam running under the chin and the folded edge of the mask are coated with a black sealant lacquer partially made from rubber. The mask is made from a single piece of chrome-tanned sheepskin dipped in an oil sealant solution. German 'Lederschutzmaske' (Leather protection mask) gas mask. ![]()
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One month free antivirus11/19/2023 ![]() ![]() It can hunt malware down when you scan your computer, but it doesn’t offer real-time protection to prevent your device from getting malware in the first place. First, the free version doesn’t actively protect your devices. There are premium antiviruses that can’t do that, which begs the question: If the free Kaspersky antivirus is so good, why would you pay for premium software? In our testing, it managed to catch the viruses we hid several folders deep and in. ![]() The free antivirus is also very thorough. In fact, during testing, it caught all five viruses we hid in our computer. It uses the same virus detection database as the premium version, which means if the premium antivirus can detect a piece of malware, so can the free software. The aptly named Kaspersky Free software is great not just because it’s free, but because it’s effective. What Makes The Free Kaspersky Antivirus Great One-year subscriptions are also available. Discounts for Longer SubscriptionsĬommitment pays! If you’re looking for antivirus software you can use for the next couple of years, sign up for a two-year subscription to enjoy the best prices. On the Google Play store, the Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus: AppLock & Web Security app has a 4.8, while the Kaspersky Security Cloud & VPN has a 4.7 on the Apple store. ![]() And not to spoil anything for you, but even with the free software, Kaspersky is still great at detecting viruses. Kaspersky Antivirus App Scan Menu Free Antivirus SoftwareĪs previously mentioned, Kaspersky offers free antivirus software. That goes for Kaspersky’s Android and Windows apps. In the latest published results (January and February 2023), Kaspersky notched a 100-percent score in both detecting zero-day attacks (new malware that haven’t been added to databases yet) and detecting prevalent malware in the past four weeks. ![]() Unlike our one-time virus detection test, the folks over at AV Test use a much larger sample size to test antivirus software, and they do these tests on a regular basis. Detected 99.9 to 100 Percent of Android Malware That’s an impressive feat, which was later corroborated by AV Test. Of the dozens of antivirus software we tested, Kaspersky was one of the only two that found all viruses. We like to be hands-on in our tests, so we downloaded five different types of malware posing as regular computer files and hid them all throughout our test computer. Let’s start with a high-level overview of Kaspersky’s best features based on our testing. On this page, we’re focusing on Kaspersky’s overall cost, the inclusions of the free antivirus, and whether or not it’s a good purchase considering its features. Head over there for a more detailed assessment of the software. That’s why we made a separate page for our Kaspersky antivirus review. There’s always so much to talk about when it comes to testing and reviewing antivirus software. Kaspersky Antivirus App Home Screen Kaspersky Antivirus Pros Is Kaspersky a good buy despite that? Is the free option reliable? Where can you get the best deals? We’ll answer all those in this page all about Kaspersky’s pricing, so kick back, relax, and keep reading. Of course, there were also a few downsides, especially when it comes to the brand’s reputation. We tested Kaspersky ourselves, and our experience with both the free and premium antivirus was overwhelmingly positive. The Russian cybersecurity company offers premium antivirus software, but what many don’t know is that they also have one of the best antivirus software you can get for free. In fact, you may not have to spend anything at all with all the free options available from reputable brands. Businesses around the world spend billions of dollars in cybersecurity every year, but for average internet users like us, securing our digital life doesn’t have to be expensive. ![]()
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Contour next test strips11/19/2023 ![]() The enzyme on the strip enables the device to ‘read’ the current between the terminals, using an algorithm to determine the glucose concentration in the blood. After a drop of blood is placed on the strip, it’s inserted into the glucose meter device, which transmits a small current of electrons to the end of the strip. This enzyme produces gluconic acid when combined with a blood sample. A small area at the tip of the strip is coated with an enzyme known as glucose oxidase. Glucose test strips are primarily made of thin, flexible plastic. Blood sugar levels rise and fall throughout the day, but diabetics must carefully monitor such changes. These readings provide valuable information that determine whether insulin or food or liquid intake is needed to boost levels, and whether adapting activities during certain times of the day is required. They may not look so special, but these strips enable glucometer devices to ‘read’ glucose levels in the blood. Hematocrit The results provided by the Contour Next test strips are not significantly modified when the hematocrit value is between 0% and 70%ĭo not use during or shortly after the xylose absorption test.Diabetic test strips are an important part of blood sugar (glucose) monitoring.Paracetamol> 35 mg / dl (> 2.3 mmol / l).Ascorbic acid> 10 mg / dl (> 0.6 mmol / l).Interference may occur when the concentration limit values for these substances are higher than those indicated below. Reducing substances normally present in the blood (uric acid, bilirubin) or following a treatment (ascorbic acid, paracetamol) do not modify the results significantly. contour XT can therefore be used by patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis using an icodextrin solution.īroad hematocrit range, 0 to 70%. The next contour test strips are provided with the enzyme FAD-GDH (flavin adenine dinucleotide glucose dehydrogenase) which has no interference with maltose, galactose, and oxygen. ) or exogenous (paracetamol, vitamin C, ascorbic acid. Thus, the glycemic results are not affected by the reducing substances present in the blood, whether of endogenous origin (bilirubin, cholesterol, triglycerides. The next contour strips feature a new Ascensia Diabetes Care Proprietary Mediator (BPM), an Ascensia Diabetes Care proprietary patented device. The new Contour Next USB set is especially accurate when blood glucose is low - which is important to help you detect and act on hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). This winning combination of indicator and sensor leverages innovative technology, giving you even better blood glucose results than those obtained in the lab. Very high measurement accuracy for your safety.Highly resistant to many environmental influences. ![]()
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Anaconda plan apush definition11/19/2023 ![]() During this era, several Republican candidates expressed support for states' rights, a reversal of the position held by Republicans prior to the Civil War. In addition, the Republican Party worked for years to develop grassroots political organizations across the South, supporting candidates for local school boards and city and county offices as examples, but following the Watergate scandal Southern voters came out in support for the "favorite son" candidate, Southern Democrat Jimmy Carter.įrom 1948 to 1984, the Southern states, for decades a stronghold for the Democrats, became key swing states, providing the popular vote margins in the 1960, 19 elections. Gradually, Southern voters began to elect Republicans to Congress and finally to statewide and local offices, particularly as some legacy segregationist Democrats, such as Strom Thurmond, retired or switched to the GOP. Its success began at the presidential level. While Phillips sought to increase Republican power by polarizing ethnic voting in general, and not just to win the white South, the South was by far the biggest prize yielded by his approach. Without that prodding from the blacks, the whites will backslide into their old comfortable arrangement with the local Democrats. The more Negroes who register as Democrats in the South, the sooner the Negrophobe whites will quit the Democrats and become Republicans. ![]() but Republicans would be shortsighted if they weakened enforcement of the Voting Rights Act. ![]() In an interview included in a 1970 New York Times article, Phillips stated his analysis based on studies of ethnic voting:įrom now on, the Republicans are never going to get more than 10 to 20 percent of the Negro vote and they don't need any more than that. Introduction Īlthough the phrase "Southern Strategy" is often attributed to Nixon's political strategist Kevin Phillips, he did not originate it but popularized it. In 2005, Republican National Committee chairman Ken Mehlman formally apologized to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for exploiting racial polarization to win elections and for ignoring the black vote. ![]() The perception that the Republican Party had served as the "vehicle of white supremacy in the South," particularly during the Goldwater campaign and the presidential elections of 19, made it difficult for the Republican Party to win back the support of black voters in the South in later years. The scholarly consensus is that racial conservatism was critical in the post- Civil Rights Act realignment of the Republican and Democratic parties, though several aspects of this view have been debated by historians and political scientists. This top-down narrative of the Southern Strategy is generally believed to be the primary force that transformed Southern politics following the civil rights era. The phrase "Southern Strategy" refers primarily to "top down" narratives of the political realignment of the South which suggest that Republican leaders consciously appealed to many white Southerners' racial grievances to gain their support. It also helped to push the Republican Party much more to the right relative to the 1950s. ![]() As the civil rights movement and dismantling of Jim Crow laws in the 1950s and 1960s visibly deepened existing racial tensions in much of the Southern United States, Republican politicians such as presidential candidate Richard Nixon and Senator Barry Goldwater developed strategies that successfully contributed to the political realignment of many white, conservative voters in the South who had traditionally supported the Democratic Party. In American politics, the Southern strategy was a Republican Party electoral strategy to increase political support among white voters in the South by appealing to racism against African Americans. The Southern United States as defined by the Census Bureau For the British strategy in the American Revolutionary War, see Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War. ![]() |