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Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own distinct charm—and a lot of that has to do with the food. Go to North Beach for rich Italian, the Mission District for authentic Mexican, Chinatown for dim sum, and Hayes Valley for classic French. Of course, nowadays these boundaries aren’t so clearly defined, and you can find cuisine from every corner of the world in various corners throughout San Francisco. But some restaurants in particular have established themselves as true neighborhood gems....

Delaware is one lucky state, to be surrounded by so much water! With rivers and ponds throughout our three counties, and miles of bay and ocean coast, you’re never far from a gorgeous waterfront trail in Delaware. Check any of these out when you’re looking to get out and about this summer, and enjoy a stunning view as well as a place to cool off! Gordon’s Pond, Cape Henlopen State Park Flickr / Susan Smith The Gordons Pond Trail is a 2....

If you know anything about Illinois’ heritage, it should come as no surprise that German festivals are some of the most popular in the state. Locals look forward to these beer and food fairs every year, and fall is the perfect time for them. If you love festivals, these are the 16 Oktoberfests you should attend in Illinois. Keep scrolling for dates and other details. Blocktoberfest - September 9, 2017 Facebook/Blocktoberfest St....

If you could make a list of things to experience in Dallas – Fort Worth, what would you include? The area has a Texas-size list of activities to offer, including museums, sports, restaurants, parks, and so much more… but here 16 top choices. Walk the cattle drive at Pioneer Plaza in Dallas. Jimmy Emerson, DMV/Flickr Be a part of Dallas’ history that brought settlers here by walking alongside a bronze rendition of a cattle drive....

Recently, Areavibes.com published an article, naming Utah as the second most boring state in the nation (congratulations, Idaho, you’re number one). Well, we heartily disagree! Utah is certainly NOT boring. The site used three criteria to determine if a state was “boring.” Factors included: – A high percentage of people over 65. -A high percentage of households with children. -A high percentage of married people. -Population density (lower is more boring)....

Aldosterone By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: October 27, 2020 Definition Aldosterone (C21H28O5) is a mineralocorticoid hormone compound secreted by the adrenal gland cortex. It is part of the renin angiotensin aldosterone system or RAAS and is an integral part of the complex mechanisms that control water and electrolyte balance within the body. Its action affects sodium, potassium and water levels via the excretory and circulatory systems. Aldosterone Function The main function of aldosterone is to increase reabsorption within the latter portion of the distal tubule of the nephron and the collecting ducts....

Collecting baseball cards is as much a favorite pastime as the sport itself. From buying bubblegum packs and finding your favorite player to trading cards with your best friend to build your own fantasy team, baseball cards are a fantastic collectible item. But have you ever wondered if that old shoebox of baseball cards is actually worth anything? If you have any rare or old baseball cards, getting them appraised by a professional service will help you determine exactly how much they are worth....

Cell Culture By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 7, 2017 Cell Culture Definition Cell culture is a method used to cultivate, propagate and grow a large amount of cells in a dish. The cells can be of a mixed, heterogeneous origin with different cell types growing, or they can be a singular cell type, sometimes clonal in origin. Cell culture allows one to grow cells outside of their natural environment and control the conditions in which they grow....

DNA Replication By: Alicia Cotoia Last Updated: June 1, 2020 DNA replication is a process that occurs during cellular division where two identical molecules of DNA are created from a single molecule of DNA. As a semiconservative process, a single molecule containing two strands of DNA in double helix formation is separated, where each strand serves as a template for the new DNA molecules. Because the double helix is anti-parallel and DNA polymerase only synthesizes new DNA from 5′-3′, the template strand reading 3′-5′ results in a continuous, leading strand, while the template strand reading 5′-3′ results in a discontinuous, lagging strand....

Everyone talks about their next trip to DisneyWorld, renting an RV and heading out west, or taking a tour of Europe — and that’s all fine and good. But fortunately for those of us lucky enough to call Virginia home, we can have the trip of a lifetime, without ever leaving the state. Here are just a few examples of the amazing sites, resorts, activities, and adventures that await you in Virginia....

As World Wrestling Entertainment transforms its developmental territories, more wrestlers have fallen on the chopping block. It was announced earlier today that NXT UK would be relaunching itself as NXT Europe in 2023. While it remains to be seen how much of NXT UK will factor into this relaunch, there are a couple of names that will not be part of the new brand. As confirmed on Twitter, former NXT UK Tag Team Champions Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster have both departed WWE, with Webster clarifying that it was a mutual decision between himself and his now former employer....

Heavenly Delusion has announced that it will be officially releasing with Disney+ when the anime launches later this year, and it’s celebrating the occasion with some new posters showing off more of what to expect from the new anime! Kodansha and Disney have announced a long term partnership that will see many more licenses and original anime projects making their way to Disney’s streaming services around the world. While this has been a good deal for some international fans, it’s been a lot tougher for many others as this has met a longer wait for key series to get their official launches....

Organ System By: BD Editors Last Updated: March 27, 2019 Organ System Definition An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform a certain function in an organism’s body. Most animals and plants have organs, which are self-contained groups of tissues such as the heart that work together to perform one function. Humans and other mammals have many organ systems. An example of an organ system is the circulatory system, which includes the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries....

Serratia Marcescens By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: October 27, 2020 Definition Serratia marcescens is an opportunistic gram-negative pathogen and one of the main Enterobacteriaceae responsible for hospital-acquired infections. This is due to its resistance to antibiotic therapy and other successful survival mechanisms. Previously thought to be non-pathogenic, S. marcescens became a recognized name when consciously used in U.S. military experiments in the 1940s and 1960s. Streak Plate of Serratia marcescens Where Is Serratia Marcescens Found?...

Synapomorphy By: BD Editors Last Updated: September 17, 2018 Synapomorphy Definition A synapomorphy is a shared, derived character, common between an ancestor and its descendants. A character, or trait, is anything observable about the organism. It may be the size of the organism, the type of skin covering the organism has, or even things like eye color. A character may also be considered a specific sequence of DNA, which is how modern phylogenetic trees are constructed....

Disclaimer: this article and included photos will quite possibly be the scariest thing you’ll ever read on this site. It is also the most horrifying, grotesque thing I’ve ever written, but I have graciously sacrificed my eyeballs and ability to sleep comfortably and soundly through the night in favor of your edification. Why? Because you deserve to know what sort of pincer-laden, small-rodent-devouring monstrosity may (or may not) be living in your bed....

While Texas is a pretty great state to live in, it isn’t immune to tragic accidents and natural disasters by any means. We have endured some pretty horrific incidences and disasters throughout our history, but they have made us more capable of dealing with difficult scenarios in the future. Our communities stick together during severe storms and man-made accidents, and we power through them as a team. With that said, these unbelievable tragedies and natural disasters tested the Texan spirit and reminded us to count on one another during life’s inevitable storms....

The Crown Season 5 is currently in the process of filming what will likely be the most controversial scene of the series: the death of Princess Diana. TMZ has the video of Netflix’s production of The Crown over in Paris, where they are recreating Diana’s fatal car crash in a Paris tunnel in 1997. Eerily enough, it’s pointed out that The Crown’s production looks to be following the actual route Diana’s car took, leading to the same Pont de l’Alma tunnel where the crash happened, using a similar (if not the same) Mercedes-Benz sedan she was riding in....

We all have an adventurer inside of us just waiting to emerge – even those of us who would choose a night on the couch watching Netflix over a camping trip any day. Even if we hate the outdoors (but is that even possible in Texas?!), there’s a little part of us that dreams about skydiving or parasailing. If you’re a student or have children, Spring Break is right around the corner – what better time to find your inner explorer and start checking things off your bucket list?...

Warner Bros. Discovery has been making a bunch of changes to how their Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Films projects are operated and even changed the name to DC Studios. James Gunn and Peter Safran were brought on in October as co-CEOs of DC Studios, with the duo already making their mark. Gunn is writing a Superman film that will not feature Henry Cavill in the titular role. While it seems like the new co-CEOs will do their own thing with new actors as these iconic characters, the studio will be releasing films from the previous slate throughout this year that includes Shazam!...