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Escape rooms are becoming more and more popular across the country. Teams of 4-10 people are locked in a room and have about 60 minutes to escape. Using the clues in the room, teams must crack the codes and solves the puzzles to escape. Escape rooms are great fun for friends, families, even team building with your co-workers. Here are some of the best escape rooms in Louisiana. 13th Gate Escape (Baton Rouge) 13th Gate Escape/Facebook The minds behind one of the most haunted houses in the country have come together to introduce the 13th gate escape....

There’s no shortage of restaurants all over Nebraska. We’ve got everything from classy gourmet fare to totally unpretentious bar food. But we know that the best places are often those that are unassuming – the places where everyone knows your name and where you feel at home every time you walk in. This list is just a sampling of the best neighborhood restaurants all across Nebraska. 9 South Chargrill, Lincoln Yelp/Dustin G....

We know that Nebraskans are always down for a good steak or hamburger, but what about when you want to shake it up a little? There are tons of restaurants with foreign and exotic cuisine to break you out of your dining rut. Whether you’re craving sushi or pupusas or chicken madras, Nebraska has something for you. These 16 restaurants are listed in random order and not ranked in any way....

Adaptations have long been a staple of the entertainment industry with all forms of media — especially books and comic books — being given new perspective and new life as translated from words on the page to figures on the screen. And for just as long as there have been adaptations of beloved works, there have been critiques of those adaptations, with fans of one version of a story unimpressed or displeased with another, a common complaint being matters of faithfulness to the material....

Adhesion By: Katy McLaughlin, Ph.D. Last Updated: May 16, 2020 In chemistry, “adhesion” refers to the tendency of some substances to cling to other substances. The term comes from the root words “ad” for “other” and “hesion” for “to stick to.” Adhesion is usually caused by interactions between the molecules of the two substances. When applied to biology, adhesion is usually in reference to the process through which cells interact with one another....

Anaplasia By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Anaplasia Definition Anaplasia is a term used to describe cells that have lost the unique characteristics that define them as a certain tissue type. In a literal sense from its Greek roots, the word means “to form backwards” in the sense that normal cells become more specialized, not less so, with each division. Anaplasia can be explained as when a cell ‘reverts’ to a more stem-cell like state, one that is often distorted....

Chemiosmosis By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Chemiosmosis Definition Chemiosmosis is when ions move by diffusion across a semi-permeable membrane, such as the membrane inside mitochondria. Ions are molecules with a net electric charge, such as Na+, Cl–, or specifically in chemiosmosis that generates energy, H+. During chemiosmosis, ions move down an electrochemical gradient, which is a gradient of electrochemical potential (a form of potential energy). Since chemiosmosis is a type of diffusion, ions will move across a membrane from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration....

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is now streaming on Disney+, and it’s been a hit among critics and Marvel fans alike. Currently, the “Special Presentation” is up on Rotten Tomatoes with a 91% critics score and an 83% audience score. ComicBook.com’s Nathaniel Brail gave the special a 4 out of 5 and called it “a holly-jolly good time.” Most of the Guardians of the Galaxy stars appeared in the special, including Michael Rooker as Yondu....

Interphase By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Interphase Definition Interphase is the longest stage in the eukaryote cell cycle. During interphase, the cell acquires nutrients, creates and uses proteins and other molecules, and starts the process of cell division by replicating the DNA. Interphase is divided into three distinct stages, Gap 1, Synthesis, and Gap 2, which are discussed below. The purpose of interphase in all cell types is to prepare for cell division, which happens in a different stage of the cell cycle....

Elizabeth Olsen is hoping for a Scarlet Witch redemption at some point. The Marvel star spoke to Variety along with Kevin Feige. In their interview, the Wanda Maximoff actress hoped that she would get another moment in the sun as a good guy again after Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The Scarlet Witch was every bit of the villain in that movie, and things ended with her seeming demise under a pile of rocks on Mount Wundagore....

Pizza. It’s everyone’s favorite comfort food, and the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Massachusetts is full of incredible places to get a steaming slice, no matter if you prefer thin crust, deep dish or heaped with exotic toppings. The ultimate pizza list is in, and you’ll want to try every single slice. Take a look at these spots across the state that serve up mind-blowing pies. Magpie, Greenfield Yelp/Dean P. Yelp/Natalie M. This place has plenty of quirky style to match its tasty, cheesy pies....

Pack Rat By: Shawn Laidlaw Last Updated: September 16, 2020 A Pack Rat Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Rodentia Family Cricetidae Genus Neotoma Species Neotoma spp. Niche Generalist Omnivore Length 10.5-18.5 (272-470 cm) Weight 10-21 oz (300-600 g). Lifespan 3 years Social Structure Social Conservation Status Common, Invasive Preferred Habitat Temperate forests Average Litter Size 2-3 pups Main Food Items and Prey Species Arthropods Predators Foxes, birds of prey, cats, weasels, etc....

Ash’s time as the lead character in Pokemon’s anime has spanned decades, with the trainer coming closer than ever to achieving his dream of becoming the number one trainer in the world. With Pokemon Journeys releasing a new trailer for the final battle of the Masters 8 Tournament, which will see Ketchum square off against current world champion Leon and might just bring Ash’s tenure as the protagonist of the series to a close and hand off the baton....

Sensory Neuron By: Katy McLaughlin, Ph.D. Last Updated: June 14, 2020 A sensory neuron (sometimes referred to as an afferent neuron) is a nerve cell that detects and responds to external signals. Sensory neurons receive information via their receptors, which are part of the peripheral nervous system, and convert this information into electrical impulses. These impulses act as signals and are passed on to the central nervous system. The spinal cord and brain then receive and respond to this information....

A core ethos of the Mandalorian culture in the galaxy far, far away is to never remove your helmet, but as Din Djarin proved in The Mandalorian, there are some exceptions to this rule, with new covers for Empire Magazine offering two perspectives on helmets. The standard cover sees Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin and Katee Sackhoff’s Bo-Katan Kryze without their helmets, while the subscriber-exclusive cover features holograms of various iconic Mandalorian helmets from Star Wars....

Utahns have a reputation for being friendly and easy-going, but these 10 murderers are nasty exceptions. Ronnie Lee Gardner Utah Department of Corrections On April 2, 1985, Ronnie Lee Gardner killed attorney Michael Burdell and seriously wounded a court bailiff at the Salt Lake Metropolitan Hall of Justice. Gardner was already awaiting trial for the murder of Salt Lake bartender Melvyn Otterstrom Gardner. When he arrived at the Hall of Justice for his hearing appearance, his girlfriend, Carla Hainsworth, handed Ronnie Lee a gun as part of a plot to escape custody....

Twitter has launched Twitter Circles and fans are seeing how this all works out. The new feature basically allows users to send out posts to small groups of 150, rather than their entire follower count. Twitter is hoping that this feature can limit the reach of some posts. The entire site has a bit of a knack for intense reactions and harassment on some posts once they get outside of certain interest areas....

Wizards of the Coast has opened another new game studio headed by a former BioWare employee. Earlier today, Wizards of the Coast officially announced they had opened Skeleton Key, a new game studio headed by Christian Dailey. Dailey was formerly the Studio Director at BioWare Austin and was the Franchise Developer Director for Anthem and also previously worked on the Dragon Age franchise. Details about what Skeleton Key will be making is unclear, although they are recruiting for multiple positions and looking for candidates with AAA experience....

One of the best things about visiting small towns are the local business owners who pour their hearts into what they do. Some towns located hours away from major stores and malls can be left with little selection, but that’s not the case around Grand Lake, Oklahoma. It’s something the locals and frequent visitors already know: Grand Lake has some awesome places to shop. Each store offers something different and unique....

Autosomal Dominant By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: October 27, 2020 Autosomal dominant or dominance is a pattern of genetic inheritance that occurs within an autosome (non-sex chromosome). The way we look and function is most commonly the result of dominance of one parental gene over the other. In medical terms, an autosomal dominant disease describes a disorder caused by a single copy of a mutant gene or allele that is carried by one parent and can affect both male and female offspring....