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As with the flower essences, homeopathic medications have a light, positive effect and are safe to give to pets with aging kidneys or livers.Ĭalming herbs include Composure Liquid MAX and beef-flavored Quiet Moments tablets (for dogs). The drops can be placed into your pet's mouth, or put into your pet's water bowl. Be Serene has a light, positive effect and is safe to give to pets with aging kidneys or livers.Īn anti-anxiety homeopathic medication is HomeoPet Anxiety Relief. The drops can be given in your pet's mouth, put into your pet's water bowl, misted into the room, or misted onto your pet. Supplementing with Be Well or fish oils helps your pet's nerves regenerate and behavior to become more normal.Ī calming medication made from flower essences is Be Serene. The best sources of Omega 3 fatty acids are flax (in Be Well), and fish oils, such as Nordic Naturals Omega-3-Pet (for dogs). Omega 3 fatty acids provide the materials that produce healthy nerve cells and have been proven to positively influence mood, behavior, and learning. The cell membranes of all nerve cells, and the myelin sheaths that wrap around and insulate the nerves, contain a high percentage of fat. Omega 3 fatty acids Omega 3 fatty acids benefit your pet's brain because 60% of the brain is fat. Pet vitamins are just one type of pet supplement.Between 80-90% of all senior pets have arthritis.Pet medications that help strengthen the liver and brain.The following pet supplements may improve your pet's symptoms associated with aging: For example, Be Well is a whole food supplement that is naturally high in antioxidants and Omega 3 fatty acids. The healthiest supplements are whole foods prepared so that vitamins are still present. Pet supplements include a broad category of items: antioxidants, vitamins, proteins, minerals, fatty acids, herbs, and homeopathics. Carbon must be stored for at least 1,000 years, and the technology can’t create more emissions than it draws down. Also, carbon capture technologies use a lot of energy, so some worry that they will never be viable.įrontier evaluates its projects based on eight criteria. Kauk said those very issues drove Shopify to set out on its current path to fund more reliable, permanent carbon removal and storage. There are criticisms, mainly that efforts like Frontier will distract and take funding away from the more urgent need to cut fossil fuel use and the shift to renewables. In California, wildfires are destroying thousands of acres of forests previously counted as carbon credit reserves, releasing all of that carbon into the air. Offsets also often have a limited impact: On a recent episode of Last Week Tonight,John Oliver identified forests that had been counted as offsets even though they were never under threat. Critics have noted that some companies use these projects as a way to offset carbon emissions rather than mitigate their carbon footprint. Nature-based sequestration projects such as forest preservation are one way to remove carbon from the atmosphere, but they are imperfect. “But there isn’t a world where we can have the life that we enjoy living without also actually developing this removal technology, and at massive scale.” “Carbon removal is not a replacement for deep decarbonization,” said Peter Minor, director of science and innovation at Carbon 180, a nonprofit advocacy group for carbon removal technology. In the latest assessment from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), experts called carbon dioxide removal “an essential element of scenarios that limit warming to 1.5° C or likely below 2° C by 2100.” Yet, because of the amount of greenhouse gases that have already been released into the atmosphere, that shift alone won’t be enough without also removing existing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Top climate scientists agree that a rapid global shift away from fossil fuels to renewable energy is the most critical step to prevent catastrophic climate outcomes. By pooling their resources together and continuing to bring in new players, the companies hope to more meaningfully move the needle on climate change while offsetting their own emissions. Like Shopify, Stripe was already investing in carbon removal via Stripe Climate, but the technologies are incredibly expensive. It has the potential to develop a market for carbon removal, a practice that climate scientists say will be necessary to fight climate change. In the case of carbon capture, a similar market gap exists, and the Frontier AMC essentially promises that there will be buyers waiting once companies advance their technology and scale up. Now Heirloom is poised to scale up its innovative carbon capture solution further, since the recent progress means it can qualify to sell its carbon credits to Frontier, an advanced market commitment (AMC) that is putting close to $1 billion into accelerating the development and growth of technology-based solutions to draw down, or remove, carbon at an unprecedented scale.ĪMCs are funding mechanisms that have been used to incentivize vaccine development in cases where a lucrative market for the lifesaving product did not already-and might not ever-exist. “Since our purchase, they’ve dramatically improved the rate that they’re able to demonstrate carbon capture using limestone, and that enabled them to unlock their latest Series A funding round, where they managed to pull together $53 million,” explained Stacy Kauk, Shopify’s head of sustainability. She’s used this as well as the science behind pH balancing to create all of Drunk Elephant’s products. She realized the very products she was buying to heal her skin were actually the culprits! Tiffany identified 6 ingredients-she’s dubbed them the “suspicious 6”-that she will never use in her skincare again: essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical sunscreens, fragrances/dyes, and SLS. Hadasei-3™ is developed through a process of twice-fermented rice, green tea, and algae, and delivers superfoods, amino acids, and AHAs to your skin.ĭrunk Elephant was born out of necessity for its founder, Tiffany Masterson, who was suffering from combination-to-oily skin, breakouts, and rosacea. The results are power-packed products with a proprietary combo called Hadasei-3™. Every product is meticulously created in Tokyo balancing timeless Japanese skincare techniques with clinically-proven ingredients. Should we thank her for opening our eyes to the K-beauty and J-beauty trends? I think so! Vicky partnered with a team of scientists, geisha, and cultural advisors to bring Tatcha to life. They were both launched by young women looking to reshape skincare to fit their personal needs.Īs a Taiwanese-American, Tatcha’s founder, Vicky Tsai, looked to bring natural Japanese beauty ingredients to America. We can’t talk about either of these brands without talking about their founders. This post contains affiliate links as an Amazon Associate we earn commission from qualifying purchases. Since then, they have made HUGE names for themselves, and have earned some valuable shelf space in Sephora and the like, but are they worthy of making it into your skincare routine?Ĭome with us as we dive into their most coveted products for a tell-all comparison! If you take a break from the Suspicious 6, your skin can reset to its happiest, healthiest state.Tatcha and Drunk Elephant both came onto the skincare scene just a few years apart, 20 respectively. Inactive ingredients: water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dicaprylyl carbonate, pentylene glycol, glycerin, steareth-2, propanediol, steareth-21, polyhydroxystearic acid, cetearyl alcohol, silica, sclerocarya birrea seed oil, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, chondrus crispus extract, haematococcus pluvialis extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) sprout extract, vitis vinifera (grape) juice extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, raspberry seed oil/tocopheryl succinate aminopropanediol esters, hydrolyzed wheat protein, tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol, sea water, acetyl glucosamine, cetearyl glucoside, sodium stearoyl glutamate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, glycine, sucrose, lecithin, triethoxycaprylylsilane, xanthan gum, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, caprylhydroxamic acid, caprylyl glycol, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, sodium dehydroacetate, iron oxides (CI 77491)Īt Drunk Elephant, we believe there are six culprits that are at the root of almost all skin problems. Grape Juice Extract: With natural antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, grape juice extract acts as a free radical scavenger, soothes skin, and helps reduce redness. Virgin Marula Oil: This super-absorbable oil, high in critical antioxidants and omegas 6 and 9, helps moisturize, nourish, and rejuvenate skin for a youthful glow.Īloe Vera Leaf Extract: Moisturizes and soothes skin. Raspberry Seed Oil: Offers antioxidant protection from damaging environmental aggressors. Sunflower Shoot Extract: A powerful ingredient that helps neutralize free radicals and exhibits strong anti-glycation properties.Īstaxanthin-Rich Algae Extract: A carotenoid with potent antioxidant properties that provides defense from oxidative damage. Back at the Werlyt magitek installation, Rex tries to cheer up Alfonse by saying they can be a happy family after Eorzea's subjugation and with him at the helm of the Sapphire Weapon, Eorzea won't stand a chance.Īs Gaius and the Warrior of Light are en route to Terncliff, the legion is forced to withdraw with the weapons in tow. Before leaving Alfonse reveals to Gaius that Milisandia was piloting the Ruby Weapon and Rex promises revenge on the Warrior for Milisandia's death. As Allie tries to reveal the truth to Gaius, Alfonse stops her and an airship arrives to take them away. Allie wanted to confirm with her own eyes that it was Gaius, and Rex is happy to see Gaius but glares at the Warrior. Livia sas Junius forbade them from doing so, and in his stead Rhitahtyn sas Arvina went out to meet them.įinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Intermission Review - Half-Measureġ1 June 2021 Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers įollowing Ruby Weapon's defeat Allie runs out into the field to meet Gaius and the Warrior of Light, with Rex and Alfonse following suit. Over time she became close to Alfonse, Rex, Ricon, and Milisandia, all sharing how they met Gaius and wanted to thank him by joining the Garlean military to follow in his footsteps and have citizens look up to them as they do him.Īllie and her foster siblings were sent to fight in Eorzea, but before doing so they traveled to Terncliff to say goodbye to Avilina and hoped to see Gaius before leaving. She and her brother Alfonse where found by Gaius van Baelsar who gave her medicine to cure her ailment and took her under his care to be raised alongside others in an Imperial orphanage. Allie was orphaned at a young age and while on the streets of Terncliff, became sick. In both cases, we just have to replace 'path/to/your/file.csv' with the actual file path and name of our local file. Here's an example: data = np.genfromtxt('path/to/your/file.csv', delimiter=',', missing_values='NA', filling_values=0) It provides more flexibility in handling different data formats. Using genfromtxt(): If our file contains missing or irregular data (for example, a CSV file with missing values), we can use the genfromtxt() function. Here's an example of how to use it: data = np.loadtxt('path/to/your/file.csv', delimiter=',') Using loadtxt(): If our file contains a regular grid of values (for example, a CSV file), we can use the loadtxt() function. Use the loadtxt() or genfromtxt() function: NumPy provides two main functions, loadtxt() and genfromtxt(), for importing data from local files. We have to make sure to provide the correct path to the file, including the file name and extension.Ĥ. Specify the file path: Determine the file path of the local file we want to import. Import the NumPy library import numpy as npģ. To import local files in Python using the NumPy library, we can follow these steps:Ģ. It also provides functionality for working with structured data and multi-dimensional arrays, making it useful for importing and manipulating complex data formats. Similar to Pandas, NumPy allows us to import local files in Python. How to Import Files in Python Using the NumPy Library Pandas also supports various other file formats, such as JSON, SQL, and HDF5, with specific functions like read_json(), read_sql(), and read_hdf(). If we're importing an Excel file, we can use pd.read_excel() instead: file_path = "data/file.xlsx" # Replace with your file path Here's an example of how to import a CSV file: file_path = "data/file.csv" # Replace with your file path The most commonly used function is pd.read_csv() for importing CSV files. Use Pandas to import the file: Pandas provides various functions to import different file formats. It can be an absolute path (for example, " C:/path/to/file.csv") or a relative path (for example, " data/file.csv").Ĥ. Import the Pandas library import pandas as pdģ. To import local files in Python using the Pandas library, we can follow these steps:Ģ. To work with Excel files, Pandas provides the read_excel() function, which reads the data from an Excel file and returns a DataFrame. This function automatically loads the data into a DataFrame, providing powerful data manipulation capabilities. How to Import Files in Python Using the Pandas Libraryįor importing CSV files, we can use the read_csv() function from the Pandas library. This ensures that any changes made to the file are saved and resources are freed. Note: It's important to close the file using the close() method after you finish reading or writing to it. Here's an example that writes a list of names to a file named "names.txt": names = After opening the file, we can use the write() method to write data to the file. In append mode, new content is added to the end of the file. In write mode, the existing content of the file is overwritten. To write data to a file, open it in write mode ("w") or append mode ("a"). Here's an example that reads and prints the content of a file line by line: file = open("data.txt", "r") readlines(): Reads all lines from the file and returns them as a list of strings.readline(): Reads a single line from the file.read(): Reads the entire content of the file as a single string.It takes two arguments: the file path and the mode in which we want to open the file (read mode, write mode, append mode, and so on).įor example, to open a file named "data.txt" in read mode located in the current directory, we can use the following code: file = open("data.txt", "r")Īfter opening the file, we can read its content using various methods. To open a file, we can use the open() function. Then to write data to a text file, we can open the file in write mode using open(), and then use the write() method to write data into the file. How to Import Files in Python Using Built-in Python Functionsįor reading text files, we can use the open() function to open the file in read mode and then read its contents using methods like read(), readline(), or readlines(). We will walk through an example for each method and discuss best practices. In this article, we will examine some of these methods and approaches. Perhaps you're doing data analysis, custom file processing, file manipulation, automation and so on.įortunately, Python provides a number of ways and methods to help you accomplish this task. There are many reasons you might want to import files in Python. Nair1-> knee is really good but actually using nair1 is pretty difficult to get its timing despite being an amazing combo starter. You also have to follow their di with it, and if you’re around 80% and see falcon above you it’s pretty obvious that’s what he’s going for. Stomp knee is useful but it’s way less good than downthrow upair knee stuff in smash 4. It’s pretty slow (which is justified but it should be 2 frames quicker), only has the sweetspot active the first frame it comes out, and the only confirms into it are nair1->knee or stomp knee. It’s also the laggiest and most punishable move in the game on shield, it whiffs countless times up close and even more times when using the aerial hitbox, the aerial spike hitbox is super inconstistent, hit detection isnt frame 1 like it should be, puts you in free fall if missed, aerial version travels underwhelmingly far. His side b has heavy armor for only 10% damage, which may help you tank through almost any of Shiek’s moves, but against everyone else it will likely lose. You literally know nothing about falcon it seems. If you start worrying too much about playing a fair character in ultimate, you will never find a main. That does not mean killing someone at 30 when they are recovering with magic burst is completely fair, but there is no character in the game that only has moves that are completely fair. And if you ever get a cheesy kill, just remember that you have a terrible neutral to compensate for it. I play fox and I uptilt heavies 10 times as a combo and I feel dumb as fuck. If you truly hate playing such an RNG based character, maybe think about switching characters sure.īut dont make yourself change character just because you yourself feel its unfair. I honestly dont see this character ever being top tier, because his neutral is awful. If you play Hero yourself, and if you like him, just put yourself over these things. And I dont hate Hero mains using this characters whenever I lose to the character. His moves kill a lot faster than most characters, which makes me hate him in competitive play.īut I dont think Hero is overpowered in any way at all. He uses a lot of RNG in his moveset which makes me dislike playing against him. Like he's not completely broken, but there are so many things that could happen during a game and so many tools in his kit that my opponent could respond to with "Yup, that's definitely broken." Is there a "fair" way to play this guy? I just feel like there's no way to win an "honest game" as Hero at this point. If I use a smash attack: "He's just hoping for crits at this point." If I land a fully charged Side-B: "Dude why does this kill from center stage at 50%." If I land a fully charged fireball: "Wow, did that really just do 40%?" If I pull out Command Menu: "Oh man he's obviously fishing for a Magic Burst/Thwack/Whack/Hocus Pocus." But now I just feel like there is so much about him that is either "broken" or RNG-dependent that I can't feel like I've earned a win by using my own skill. Just like the title says, I thought that the Hero looked cool the second he was revealed, and I definitely wanted to learn how he worked the second he came out. Galint Gaming - Organizers of Battle of BC 5Ĭody - Top modern Brawl player, champion of Apex 2022Īaron - Top Ultimate Diddy Kong for Moist EsportsĪpolloKage - Current best Snake main in UltimateĬosmos - Top Aegis main, champion of Shine 2022įor a full list, click here! Submit a new post: TEXT LINK All Please read the rules before posting! Filter posts: Smash 64 Melee Brawl Project M Smash 4 Ultimate Other All Art Daily Thread Pic of the Day Show Spoilers Clear Filter L4st - Coach, commentator, and TO for Team Liquid Ken, Sheridan, and Boback - Organizers of Genesis Maesuma TOP #14: September 3 | Ultimate | Osaka, JapanĬlick here for a more detailed list of events! 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When buying one of the best iPads, your options are limited if you want to save well. Here’s an overview of the best iPad Pro deals right now, including the cellular model. The 12.9-inch model has the better screen with 1,000 nits of brightness and 1,600 nits of peak brightness, but both look good. Besides its 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, its Liquid Retina display looks fantastic with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color support all ensuring picture quality is exceptional. It offers a powerful M2 processor that you see on the latest MacBook laptops so it’s highly competent for multitasking, video editing, and pretty much anything else you throw at it. It’s an extremely powerful tablet and easily one of the best tablets you can buy today. When we reviewed the iPad Pro, we said there’s nothing quite like it.
Learn more: Read our full Lightspeed review. It also specializes in golf businesses, but that division doesn’t offer card readers (just full POS setups). With ShopKeep, you can process payments, track inventory, manage customers and run reports-all from your iPad or iPhone. It’s designed for businesses of all sizes, from small businesses to enterprise-level operations. Lightspeed offers one of the easiest-to-use card readers. Toast is best for restaurants that want a mobile card reader that is durable and fits in a back pocket or apron. Toast compensates for this by charging higher processing fees of 2.99% plus 15 cents per transaction. You can also pay as you go, so there’s no upfront cost and no monthly subscription fee. Software is $69 per month and processing fees for this option are 2.49% plus 15 cents per transaction. Toast offers one card reader option, called Toast Go 2. Compared to its competition, this 24-hour battery lasts significantly longer than the Clover Flex or an iPad. The card reader is ideal for restaurants because it’s spillproof, drop proof and dustproof, has a 24-hour battery and fits in a back pocket or apron with ease. This includes features, such as online ordering, gift card management, employee productivity tracking and tableside ordering. With Toast, you can manage your front of house and back of house operations from one system. Toast offers a customizable platform that’s built specifically for restaurants. Otherwise, you can choose the Advanced plan for $44.95 per month.Ĭlover is best for businesses that want the ability to make rapid deposits, as well as access to features such as 24/7 live support and free overnight shipping. The Standard plan is the only paid plan available for Clover Go. Payments plan is free while the Standard plan costs $14.95 per month. Clover Go has one paid plan option while Clover Flex offers two paid plans. Clover Flex ($599 or as low as $35 per month)Įach card reader has the option to add a monthly plan to it.Starter is $35 per month, Standard is $50 per month and Advanced is $85 per month.Ĭhoose from two Clover credit card readers: If you prefer to not have a large upfront investment, you can simply pay monthly. Flex costs $599, and its Starter plan is free, Standard is $14.95 per month and Advanced is $49.95 per month. With Flex, you’ve got three plan options. Its Starter plan is free, while its Standard plan is $14.95 per month. With Clover Go, pay $49 for your reader and access to plans. This doesn’t matter if it’s the middle of the night, a holiday or a weekend-it’s available 24/7. To use it, link an eligible Visa or MasterCard business debit card that can accept deposits, request the transfer and access funds within minutes. Make as many transfer requests as you want per day, but the transfer amount must not exceed $10,000 for a single request. If you want to buy a card reader from eHopper, choose from the following:ĮHopper is best for businesses on a budget that want features such as robust inventory management, customer relationship management (CRM) and the ability to split payments, no matter the plan they choose.įor a 1% fee, eligible customers using Clover can get immediate access to deposits. Its OmniChannel plan and higher comes with EBT processing, a menu builder, exchanges and phone, email and chat support. However, you can get free processing, a free e-commerce site, free POS software and a PAX S300 using its cash discount/surcharge plan. The eHopper paid plans start at $29.99 per month if billed annually. Learn more: Read our full eHopper review. If you decide you don’t want to cancel, return your equipment in good condition. This offer is available to both new and existing customers. The terminal that comes with this is the Pax S300, which usually costs $399. When you’re a United States-based customer with eHopper, get free card processing―using credit surcharge/cash discount―a free point-of-sale (POS) software, an ecommerce website and a free payment terminal (credit card reader). Routes 50, 1, and 4 provide access from the East. Routes 50 and 29 provide access from the West. Interstate 495, New York Avenue, Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, George Washington Memorial Parkway, and the Cabin John Parkway provide access from the North. Washingtons Grandest Springtime Tradition The blooming of the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC has come to symbolize the natural beauty of our nations capital city. Interstate 395 provides access to the Mall from the South. Trains including Amtrak, MARC, and VRE service Union Station and/or L'Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C. The National Mall Circulator Loop bus will provide easy access around the National Mall and convenient connections to other Circulator buses for visits to uptown sites. There are many options to reach us via Washington, DC's Subway system known as Metro, or bicycle via Capital Bikeshare. Public Transportation is the best option for reaching National Mall and Memorial Park sites easily and conveniently. Handicap parking and bus loading zone are available on Home Front Drive SW, accessed from southbound 17th St. General parking is available on West Basin Drive, on Ohio Drive SW, and at the Tidal Basin parking lot along Maine Ave., SW. The memorial rests within the sightline to and from the White House, which stands one mile to the north. The Tidal Basin is a body of water in Washington DC that is surrounded by beautiful cherry blossom trees. The site lies at the southern end of the National Mall, adjacent to the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park. This Site All NPS Download the official NPS app. Mailing Address: 1100 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC 20242 Phone: 202 426-6841. Washington’s annual cherry blossom festival, running this year from March 20 to April 16, has generated over $100 million in economic activity in recent years, organizers say.The Tidal Basin is part of the National Mall and Memorial Parks. Situated on the Tidal Basin among the Japanese flowering cherry trees, the Jefferson Memorial is the perfect place to. Three consecutive nights of temperatures below 25 degrees Fahrenheit resulted in the loss of about half of the trees’ petals.Ī bout of freezing like this not only brings an abrupt end to the district’s pink and white spectacle, but it can also affect local revenue. That happened in March 2017, just as the trees were on the cusp of reaching peak bloom. “If it is warm early, like it has been, there might still be a normally timed frost or big snowstorm that comes through and knocks all the blossoms off.” “It’s the risk of a false spring,” Rosemartin said. “They are a hardy species-they have seen extreme temperatures in the summer and extreme colds in the winter,” he said.īut with earlier blooms, the chances of a late frost occurring and damaging the blossoms do become higher. It is certainly to be expected that as temperatures rise, we will see the trees blooming earlier.”Īccording to Litterst, the earlier springs are no cause for worry about the trees themselves. “We know that heat and warmth breaks their winter dormancy, and that is what drives them to bloom. The blossoming “is a factor of their environment,” he said. Mike Litterst, a spokesman for the National Park Service, expects the warming phenomenon and its effect on the cherry trees to continue. “But when you look at the body of evidence showing warming, and the relationship with winter temperatures year by year, it’s safe to say that something is going on that is well out of the range of what has been normal over the past 50 or 100 years.” “It’s always a little bit dangerous to attribute one weather event to climate change because we’re not quite there yet,” he said. But any direct connection to climate change needs to be considered with care, he said. Michael Alonzo, an assistant professor of environmental science at American University, acknowledged that this is unusual. The district has seen only 0.4 inches of snow, the fourth lowest amount on record. This winter has been noticeably mild in Washington. Wandering around the Tidal Basin at 7am, even on a weekend, it will be blissfully uncrowded resulting in the peaceful cherry blossom viewing experience we all. |
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