![]() The following illustration shows the relationship of the common language runtime and the class library to your apps and to the overall system. ASP.NET works directly with the runtime to enable ASP.NET apps and XML web services, both of which are discussed later in this article. NET Framework can be hosted by unmanaged components that load the common language runtime into their processes and initiate the execution of managed code, thereby creating a software environment that exploits both managed and unmanaged features.NET Framework not only provides several runtime hosts but also supports the development of third-party runtime hosts.įor example, ASP.NET hosts the runtime to provide a scalable, server-side environment for managed code. The class library is a comprehensive, object-oriented collection of reusable types that you use to develop apps ranging from traditional command-line or graphical user interface (GUI) apps to apps based on the latest innovations provided by ASP.NET, such as Web Forms and XML web services. Code that targets the runtime is known as managed code, while code that doesn't target the runtime is known as unmanaged code. In fact, the concept of code management is a fundamental principle of the runtime. Think of the runtime as an agent that manages code at execution time, providing core services such as memory management, thread management, and remoting, while also enforcing strict type safety and other forms of code accuracy that promote security and robustness. The common language runtime is the foundation of. NET Framework consists of the common language runtime (CLR) and the. NET Framework apps, but for new development, use. NET Framework is serviced monthly with security and reliability bug fixes.NET Framework will continue to be included with Windows, with no plans to remove it.
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![]() Tribune reader Lillian Brown wrote in to suggest that "Many a refractory child will allow a loose tooth to be removed if he knows about the tooth fairy. Santa Claus can be traced back to Saint Nicholas, born around 280 CE, and the Easter Bunny arrived in the United States with German immigrants during the 1700s, but the very earliest reference to the Tooth Fairy appears in a Chicago Daily Tribune "Household Hints" column from September 1908. The Tooth Fairy is younger than you might expect.Ĭompared to the two other main figures in modern American mythology, the Tooth Fairy is the new kid on the block. In the United States, children who leave a newly lost tooth under their pillow know to expect a nocturnal visit from the Tooth Fairy, who might leave a shiny quarter, a new toothbrush, or perhaps even a crisp $20 bill! But how did this tradition begin, and what is a tooth really worth? Here are 13 bite-sized facts about our favorite dainty dental dealer. Here’s hoping that this is the start of something special with this franchise.Losing a tooth can be a scary experience, so it’s no surprise that parents throughout history have created rituals to celebrate this rite of passage. Mostly thanks to the change in direction of the titular character. However, it’s a decent movie that borders on good several times. Yet it plays out like it thinks it’s on par with Saw or something. The lack of tangible characters makes it hard to care too much about who lives or dies and the ending has a strange ‘twist’ that doesn’t actually feel like a twist at all. ![]() It’s here too that some of the less than stellar moments of acting stand out too. Perhaps nowhere worse than during the several scenes set in the local pub. The story is slow to get going and drags in places. Sometimes, particularly at the end, it’s your imagination that creates the scares from the set-up the movie has provided.Īll that being said, it’s not flawless, not even close. While some may bemoan the lack of spilled blood, it’s a story that doesn’t always feel like it needs it. ![]() You may not feel completely invested in their plights as the characters are basic but when compared to what we’ve gotten in the past with this franchise, this positively shine.Īnother interesting aspect is how Tooth Fairy: Queen of Pain mainly goes for tension and dread over outright gore and guts. This tooth fairy feels dangerous and that makes the events that occur all the more impactful.Ī decent cast, some better than others, also makes the film infinitely more watchable. Not only that, but it is also kept in the shadows and just on the edge of the peripherals for a lot of the runtime. The decision to turn the tooth fairy into a ‘flesh and bone’ killer with a softly spoken demeanour and a creepy mask was smart. However, it deserves credit for making a lot of effort and turning an awful villain into something that can actually be scary. ![]() The original trio of the Tooth Fairy movies were poor, at times exceptionally poor, so there’s an argument that Tooth Fairy: Queen of Pain didn’t have to do much to improve upon things. The cosy break that the teachers had planned for the kids is about to go off the rails.Ī major step-up in almost every department, Tooth Fairy: Queen of Pain is an important refresh of the franchise. A lunatic infamous for murdering their victims and taking their teeth. Unfortunately for them, a local asylum has lost one of their most dangerous inmates. A group of teachers who have taken their children on a trip to an isolated house in the mountains. Albeit, with a liberal amount of fantasy, it is a horror movie after all.įorget the Corey story of the past three films, Tooth Fairy: Queen of Pain has a new cast to focus on. Tooth Fairy: Queen of Pain shifts the story from something supernatural to something more realistic. Starring Paula Coiz, Samantha Cull, Genna Loskutnikov, Giedre Jackyte, Marcus Massey and Jo Barker. You can read our reviews of the franchise so far below. Once again directed by Louisa Warren with a screenplay by Ben Daly, Tooth Fairy: Queen of Pain aka Toothfairy 4: Reborn is a reboot of the franchise. Just when you thought we were done with the tooth-based shenanigans, the Tooth Fairy returns for another appointment. With authorization from the town, you may hire a contractor to do the work to stabilize the river as an emergency protective measure. Alternatively, towns have the authority to implement emergency protective measures to protect public infrastructure and public safety.Įmergency protective measures need to be reported within 72 hours. Q: Will someone remove the wood and debris in the river near my property?Ī: If the wood or debris is changing or redirecting the flow of the river and immediately threatening your home or business, contact your town to alert them of the issue. The DEC River Management Section is not a funding program but can help you determine the appropriate scope of work that meets state regulations. They will work with you to schedule a visit to assess your property and advise you on work. A DEC River Management Engineer will contact you as soon as their schedule allows. If there is not an immediate threat to your home or business but you feel work is needed to stabilize the river, please send your name, email address, phone number, and full address including town name to. A DEC River Management Engineer will get there as soon as their schedule allows. There may be additional work required at a later date if emergency work further destabilizes the river. Contact your town to alert them of the issue, as they are required to report within 72 hours. If you think work is needed immediately to stabilize the river, you may hire a contractor to do the work as an emergency protective measure, under authorization of the town. ![]() Will the state come and fix it?Ī: If you feel your home or business is unsafe, take necessary measures to protect your safety, including leaving the building. Q: Recent flooding moved the stream/river extremely close to my home/business. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has prepared answers to common questions: – Recent flooding has altered Vermont’s landscape and property owners understandably have questions. ![]() Property Concerns with Rivers and Streams After Recent Flooding ![]() To add a mask, I’ll first add a new rectangle shape layer. One of the latest features in the Essential Graphics panel is masking. Finally, I’ll rearrange the layers, placing the white background at the bottom, the red above it, and the text at the top. I’ll change the color of each shape via the Fill in the Appearance section, making one white and one red. I’ll make these slightly large, as I’ll be adding a mask to crop everything. The New Layer button is located at the top of the panel, just next to the existing layers. Step 2 - Create a Backgroundįor the background elements, I’ll create two new Rectangle layers. Under Appearance, I can adjust the color, add a responsive background, drop shadow, and even multiple strokes. I can change the font and style in the Text section. To center my text, I’ll use the tools in the Align and Transform section. ![]() To view all of the corresponding properties and tools, I’ll simply select the Text layer. Once typed out, I’ll have a new text layer in the panel under the Edit tab. I’ll create my title using the Text Tool (T). Step 1 - Add Textįirst, I’ll go to Window > Essential Graphics. The background rectangles and the text will animate on, with each element slightly offset in time. This particular graphic will consist of four elements - a line of text, two colored rectangles, and a mask. To show you around the Essential Graphics panel, I’ll give you a step-by-step look at how to recreate this motion graphic from scratch. Now, everything is in one panel where you can design, animate, and apply presets with ease. This gave users a vastly different workflow from the previous handful of title panels. In 2017, Adobe added the Essential Graphics panel to Premiere Pro. Master your motion graphics workflow in Adobe Premiere Pro with these tips. When you’re getting into text effects and animations, workspace is important. ![]() Add an imprinted company name or logo to create a classy advertisement for your brand.Īrtisanal gourmet foods take center stage in this 13″ tall tower perfect for anyone and any occasion. Incredibly attractive but also affordable, each recipient will find a delicious assortment of white frosted pretzels, dark chocolate covered almonds, berry nut mix, and chocolate almond toffee, all packaged inside a beautiful gift box. Learn more here Deluxe Holiday Goodies & Glitz Gift Box ![]() This great corporate holiday gift includes chocolate truffles, caramel popcorn, almond cookies, peanut crunch, berry nut mix, dark chocolate covered almonds, chocolate hazelnut filled cookies, and white frosted pretzels. Here are just some of our favourite offerings this year: Celebrate the Season Gourmet Sweets & Treats Towerĭefinitely something for everyone! Share the joy this season with a 13″ tower that comes bearing delicious gifts for everyone on your list. When it comes to corporate gift baskets, the sky’s really the limit. ![]() Plus, they’re easy! Especially when you work with a promotional consultant, you can be sure to get a tasteful basket that presents your company in the best possible light. Moreover, gift baskets can make beautiful presentations that can incorporate your brand tastefully – all within any budget. They also tend to get shared around the office, hopefully leading to great conversations about your generosity and great service. They tend to last a while, and your generosity will be remembered each time they’re used. There are many reasons why we often recommend holiday gift baskets to our clients.įirst up? Everyone loves them! When your basket is filled with yummy treats, you’re ensuring that it will get used and be appreciated. So it’s no surprise that over 60% of businesses send corporate holiday gifts each year. 80% of C-suite executives even think corporate gifts generate measurable ROI. The same survey found that 94% of executives believe gift giving is important to business success, in part because it helps humanize their business. In fact, one survey of more than 1000 people who received business gifts found that 57% of recipients said “gifts can impact their opinion of a business partner both positively and negatively” ( source). But regardless, presentation matters, and gifts should be memorable and personalized. So does that mean you should just send a card and gift certificate? Of course not (although never underestimate the importance of a hand-written message), especially since many corporate policies prohibit employees from accepting gift cards. Coming at the end of the year, the holidays offer a nice opportunity to thank your clients and employees for another year of support and service. Not surprisingly, a lot of this gift-giving is done during the holidays. Corporate Gift Givingīelieve it or not, businesses give out $125 billion in corporate gifts each year (that’s ‘billion’ with a ‘b’). Here’s why you should consider corporate gift baskets this year, plus some great ideas to get you started. In our experience, gift baskets can often make the best business gift. And whether you’re planning on gifts for customers, partners, employees, or all three, gift baskets almost always make a lovely option. Whether you’re ready or not, the holidays are just around the corner, which means now is the time to start planning your corporate holiday gift giving. ![]() Was it a backend that could handle incoming and outgoing connections? Was it for things like logic apps or web apps to connection to? I dug deeper into the documentation specifically for Service Mode. If yes use default mode, otherwise use serverless mode.Īt the time I didn't fully comprehend what "application servers" meant. use AddAzureSignalR() to connect to service). The main difference is whether you have application servers that establish server connections to the service (i.e. Reading the SignalR FAQ, I see:įor new applications, only default and serverless mode should be used. Serverless sounded like what I wanted but "Default" sounded good too. When creating a new instance of Azure SignalR, you're presented with a choice called Service Mode: Service mode selector. And while it ultimately is, but I had a few hiccups along the way in my serverless understanding. I've worked with SignalR before, I think it's awesome and I'm used to creating my own backend and backplane (with Redis) so I thought Azure SignalR must be much easier. Nice, now I have a simple text/plain string being returned from Azure. Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. I added a new Storage Account and Application Insights too.Īnd it looks like this, minus the waiting, and a little sped up: The tutorial also included publishing to Azure - the right click, publish method. Soon enough I could hit my function locally with my browser and return a string. ![]() ![]() I knew I wanted the user to be able to hit the Azure Function via HTTP and thankfully it's the one in the Quickstart: Create your first function in Azure using Visual Studio tutorial. Client (in this case, the blog page you're on right now).Combining Azure Functions and Azure SignalR.We'll go through the whole process in this order: Below is a diagram outlining the main components: Architecture diagram of this projectĮssentially it's a hot potato of sending data from the Azure function to this blog page. I'm going in assuming you're familiar with Visual Studio, C# and Azure. Feel free to open the developer console too to watch the pings come in. Or if you aren't near a device that can read QR codes you can head directly to the link and enjoy the retro CSS while triggering the effect on the QR code. (Might take up to 20 seconds to kick in if the backend hasn't been hit in a while). I present to you a QR code that will have a second of rainbow border when the page the QR code links to is opened. I've been meaning to poke around with Azure Functions for a while, this sounds perfect". If someone scans it, the light comes on" and I thought "What a fun little idea. I saw this post on Reddit: " I have this qr code sitting behind me in zoom calls. ![]() Fill the rimmed glasses with frozen mango margarita and garnish with lime slices and fresh mangoes. Thread the lime slices on cocktail picks and half dip the lime slice in tajin seasoning. Dip the glass rim in the Tajin seasoning and set aside. Jamie Oliver suggests in his version to use Maldon sea salt to add a final touch on presentation with its pyramid shape. Rub a lime wedge on the rim of your serving glasses. Regular table salt will do the job but sea salt will subtly enhance your drink to another level. A quick tip for easier juice extraction : roll the lime firmly on the cutting board by pressing with the palm of your hand before cutting it in half. To make a batch of frozen margaritas, simply pour ice into the reservoir, add tequila and juice into the pitcher, and press start. It makes 36 ounces of frozen margarita at a time, which equals about four drinks. Always use the green fruit as it’ll add authentic fruity taste and freshness. The margarita machine has a pre-programmed setting, but you can also use manual controls if prefer a different ice texture. Lime Juice:ĭon’t resort to bottled lime juice. Popular in many triple sec drinks, I’ve never been disappointed with any Cointreau cocktails I’ve tried. You can’t go wrong with it in my opinion. Keyword agave syrup, lime juice, mezcal, simple syrup, tequila, triple sec. Pour into a Margarita glass and garnish with a lime wheel or wedge. Instructions: Blend all ingredients with 1 cup crushed ice on high until smooth. I highly recommend Cointreau as it’s perfectly balanced for margarita recipes with it’s 40% alcohol / volume. 3/4 oz agave syrup (or 1 1/4 1 1/2 oz simple syrup), to taste. She even has her very own Marg-a-Ree-ta (made with cilantro, cucumber, and mint) on the menu of her restaurant, P-Town Pizza. Triple Sec:Īs the original recipe contains triple sec, other orange liquors or curaçao can substitute. From frozen mango margs to prickly pear margaritas, The Pioneer Woman has re-imagined the classic margarita in so many ways. Gold tequila generally gives a woody flavour, which I do like in certain cases – more on this soon. ![]() Plenty of kosher or flake salt for glass, optional (do not use iodized salt) Ice cubes, optional. A fun twist on the classic, this strawberry basil margarita cocktail recipe is bursting with vibrant flavor. They are mixed with other unwanted ingredients and you won’t get nearly as satisfactory a result as if you choose decent quality.įinally, should you get silver or gold tequila? it is preferable to use silver tequila in most cases as the flavour and colour will blend better with the mix. 1 1/2 ounces blanco tequila (also called plato or silver tequila) 1 ounce orange liqueur, such as triple sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier. Made with tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and homemade strawberry simple syrup, this cocktail can be sipped on the rocks or frozen. ![]() ‘Patron’ brand is always excellent in any tequila drinks, even if it is a bit more expensive than others. If not, your tequila will contain added sugars and flavouring agents. First, make sure to pick a bottle that indicates that it’s made with 100% agave. There’s a few things to keep in mind while selecting your tequila. ![]() ![]() 15 Best Men’s Diaper Bags for Dads on the Go. more from The Bump: 15 Special Father’s Day Gifts From Baby to Daddy. (Hey, if he’s carrying around a baby and all that baby stuff, he’ll really appreciate that extra power!) No matter what you decide to get, he'll appreciate the fact that you're honoring him on his first ever Father's Day. Looking for the best Father’s Day gifts for new dads Shop our 50+ Father’s Day gift ideas to make the dad in your life feel extra-special. There are also more practical finds like a bluetooth tracker so he doesn’t lose his phone amid all the chaos, a sanitizer to clean and charge that phone, and a stress ball that has an app to track his progress and improve his grip strength. If he's a bit sentimental, he’ll definitely love those types of Father's Day gifts. You'll also find plenty of heartfelt options, like a personalized watercolor portrait, a leather bracelet with baby’s info, and a whiskey glass etched with the year he become a dad. Whats inside our 1st Trimester Pregnancy Gift Box: BumpLife Feelin’ Fly as a Mother Water Bottle is perfect for heartburn & staying hydrated while feelin fly (even if its by the toilet) Pearhead Mommy Belly Stickers are the perfect belly accessory to share her growing belly Preggo. We've rounded up plenty of useful gifts for new dads (that can double as gifts for new moms), like a neck and shoulder massager, a unisex robe (hello, cozy gifts!), a baby carrier, and a diaper bag backpack. This year, on his first Father’s Day, get him a gift that acknowledges all of his hard work as a parent. And while baby showers traditionally celebrate first-time moms, it's important to remember the first-time dads in your life, too! Thankfully, Father’s Day rolls around once a year as a reminder that gifts for dad should be just as special as they are. Welcoming your first child is a joyous occasion. Growing a tiny human is hard work and when you add all the extra mental notes and appointments Mom is having to do, life can get a little bananas To help Mom stay relaxed and enjoy the beautiful pregnancy ride, gift her the perfect second trimester gift box filled with 5 handpicked, must-have items. ![]() If your bedside table has limited space, you’ll need to consider the size of the alarm clock. If you want it to double as an entertainment hub for watching videos or work as a digital photo frame, get a more powerful model like the Nest Hub or Echo Show, but if it’s just the basics you’re after, ditch the screen to keep costs down. That means you’ll need to consider what you need from the device. You can physically see the time on all of our favourite smart alarm clocks – but not all come with a large touch screen. If you have lots of Amazon products installed, they will work best with Alexa. So, choose the one that fits best with the rest of the tech around your home as the assistant and gadgets of the same brand are designed to connect seamlessly. In day-to-day use, the two assistants are almost identical in terms of how they work and reliability. Google doesn’t let you change the wake word, but Alexa can be changed to Amazon, Computer, Echo or Ziggy. You can control all the smart alarm clocks on our list with your voice, and will they run on either Google Assistant (triggered with the term “Hey Google”) or Alexa (“triggered with the word “Alexa”). ![]() If you want to go super-size, there’s a Nest Hub Max that comes with a huge 10-inch display. A preview of the feature is free for 2023, but next year Google says it’ll be packaged into Fitbit Premium, which currently costs £7.99 per month. Best of all: it has a dedicated Sleep Sensing mode that uses radar to track the movements and breathing of the person who is resting closest to the display, later showing a report about how well they slept during the night. There’s also wide support for Google-compatible smart home devices and it easily lets you control gadgets like lights and thermostats with “Hey Google” commands. The 7-inch display feels great to use, the speakers are loud and clear, the voice assistant is reliable and there are lots of built-in apps, including YouTube, Spotify and Google Photos. The Nest Hub has everything you need from a smart alarm clock. You can snooze an alarm with a tap to the top of the device, and we like that it has a sensor to show the temperature of a room - ideal for parents who want to monitor how hot or cold the space is for a newborn. That last one is especially useful for linking devices – for example dimming lights and playing some calming music to help you sleep, at a specific time. We found that the speakers are more than loud enough for a bedroom setting, and integration with other smart gear (we tested it with the Wiz table lamp) is simple, with the Alexa app offering clear instructions on how to pair, change settings and set routines. This ball-shaped gadget is ideal if you need an easy-to-use bedroom helper, with a clear LED panel on the front showing the time, alongside weather icons and song titles if you’re listening to music. It’s powered by Amazon Alexa, which we found to be consistently reliable during testing. If you don’t want another screen in your bedroom, this version of the 5th generation Echo Dot speaker doubles as a brilliant smart alarm clock. The 9.6kW Power Onboard is sweet for powering all sorts of things the 7.2kW, 240Vac/30A plug can be used as a generator back to the house without the fancy and costly Intelligent Power backfeed system. BlueCruise seems unnecessary as it will nag you to be looking forward all the time anyway. I had to go for the 312A package to get the Adaptive Cruise Control Assist 2.0, as it really helps in stop and go traffic (or my glancing away) and lane keeping - it should be required safety equipment. No rear signature light bar for the XLT is also a miss by Ford as that would point out the Lightning as special for more customers.and the price for the XLT High (312A) is a big jump in price. ![]() No memory driver's seat for the XLT seems cheap. The cloth seats only come in one color and I question their resistance to dirt plus the side bolsters do not seem stiff enough. The 5.5 foot bed is a touch short while the 2nd row seating has lots of knee space and the seats fold up for a fantastic flat floored room. Good spot in the bottom section to store all the many various 240Vac power adapters that you will need to plug in your "mobile charger" when traveling. Is that approximately ~four week repair time acceptable for consumers? That is a lot of total days out of service, somewhat due to many dealers are not up to speed for EVs and low supplies of parts in the Ford network and delivery times.įrunk total space is nice, but oddly shaped and pretty tight for two sets of golf clubs. ![]() So vehicles, a 0.1% failure rate that we know about. Furthermore, reported just in the F-150 Lightning forums, there have been at least 15 reports of HV (high voltage) battery failure in these first 9 months of production of 15,000 vehicles. ![]() On top of those concerns, there are too many down DCFC (direct current fast charging) stations, so long distance travel is risky and Ford does not seem to be actively trying to correct that situation. Range seems very optimistic at 230 miles for the 98kW-hr battery when driving 75% of miles on the freeway at 67mph and only getting 2 miles/kw-hr or much worse at any higher speed, or in colder weather, or towing! Recent "distance to empty" … software update seemed to increase Ford's optimism of available range. The truck fit and finish is great, but electricity costs are cutting into some of the expected savings over gasoline. Not what the American icon Henry Ford would have ever wanted. This practice needs to be looked at, This is unfair and sad. I’m not a millionaire I’m sorry, just an average joe trying to buy a car not get ripped off. This $7500 walked me away from the deal today and quite frankly has left myself and my family so upset. I talked to Ford direct and other dealer that confirmed this should not be happening because Ford agreed not to mark allow dealer up their vehicles. I spent all day, 11:15 to 6.15 trying to buy a Ford Mustang Mach-e and This dealer charges $7500 more on top of msrp. The dealership on the other hand only cares about there over priced markup cars. The salesman James truly cares about his customer. Located in Delray Beach, FL / 1,656 miles away from Rutland, NDĢ023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat GrayLocated at Grieco Ford of Delray Beach! CARFAX One-Owner.Here at Grieco Ford of Delray Beach, every used vehicle. I told the gentleman about the kkb value of the vehicle and he shrugged and said kbb had no clue what they were talking about. The vehicle was in average condition at best and still couldn't take it on a main road to really find out. The kkb of the suv was 3500 in excellent condition. Then tried playing hard ball on the price afterward asking for 6k plus taxes and fees. And when he let me finally drive the suv he still wouldn't put dealer tags. Even tried saying he could get in trouble for allowing me to take it for a spin. Then the guy trying to sell it to me almost seemed in disbelief that I had wanted to test drive the vehicle before making a decision on making a purchase. The dashboard in the truck said 180000 around. Ads for it online say 150000 miles around. ![]() I went to go look at an suv on there lot. They lie about milage on their advertisements. They only care about getting you'll money. *E-Z FINANCE!!!* *Bad Credit No Problem A Job Is Your Credit* *For fast loan approval click FINANCING at *ALL TYPES OF CREDI. Located in Levittown, PA / 1,210 miles away from Rutland, ND |
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