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The best engraving services help customers to commemorate special occasions, personalize gifts, and promote brands by creating lasting marks in materials that have significance. Engraving is still largely a local-based service, but we honed a list of companies that offer specialized services to customers across the country. Whether you’re looking to have a piece of jewelry etched with a special date, a glass customized to commemorate a life event, or anything in between, these best engraving services are a good place to start your search....

Cloaca By: BD Editors Last Updated: July 4, 2017 Cloaca Definition A cloaca is an orifice through which urine and feces are eliminated in birds, reptiles, amphibians, and a few branches of the mammal family tree. It also serves a reproductive function like the vagina in females of these species, and also performs the function of sperm ejaculation in males of some species. The term cloaca comes from the Latin verb “cluo,” for “to cleanse....

James Gunn and Peter Safran have finally cleared up most of the confusion around their DC Studios plans by unveiling their new slate of projects yesterday. Gunn and Safran announced a massive slate of projects that they’re calling Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters, and included the title of the next Superman and Batman movies. Superman: Legacy, The Batman – Part II and The Brave and the Bold were among the projects announced, but most of the slate is pretty obscure....

DNA Polymerase By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: May 24, 2020 DNA polymerase is an important enzyme group involved in DNA synthesis, repair, and replication; these enzymes are found in all living organisms. Originally discovered during research into Escherichia coli bacteria, we now know of multiple varieties with similar structures but different functions. These varieties are grouped into families according to function and are also used in the field of genetic engineering....

Forrest Gump actor Robert “Bob” Lynn Penny is dead at the age of 87. The character actor scored some hits with Sweet Home Alabama and My Cousin Vinny as well. There have been dozens of other appearances in films in TV shows as well. Penny’s career in acting stretches back to the 1980s. (Back then, he appeared on the popular show In the Heat of the Night.) Things began for the actor with some TV commercials in the local Alabama area and that grew into spots for The United Way....

Krill By: Shawn Laidlaw Last Updated: November 10, 2020 A Krill Kingdom Animalia Phylum Arthropoda Class Malacostraca Order Eucarida Family Euphausiidae, Bentheuphausiidae Genera Euphausia, Meganyctiphanes, Nematobrachion, Nematoscelis, Nyctiphanes, Pseudeuphausia, Stylocheiron, Tessarabrachion, Thysanoessa, Thysanopoda, Bentheuphausia Species 85 species Niche Primary consumer Length 2 in (4.5 cm) Weight 0.07 oz (2 g) Lifespan 10 years Social Structure Swarming Conservation Status Uncertain Preferred Habitat Marine ecosystems Average Clutch Size 10,000 eggs Main Food Items and Prey Phytoplankton Predators Fish, birds, baleen whales, whale sharks, humans, etc....

With Jordan Peele’s Nope, audiences were excited about the adventure because it starred beloved actors Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer, but the sci-fi film also starred relative newcomer Brandon Perea as Angel, the electronics store employee who helped them set up all their devices in hopes of catching footage of a UFO. Not only did the actor manage to steal the show from his costars, but even Peele changed his mind about the character’s fate in the film, ultimately tweaking what ended up happening to the character based on Perea’s charm....

Point Mutation By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 4, 2019 Point Mutation Definition A point mutation is a type of mutation in DNA or RNA, the cell’s genetic material, in which one single nucleotide base is added, deleted or changed. DNA and RNA are made up of many nucleotides. There are five different molecules that can make up nitrogenous bases on nucleotides: cytosine, guanine, adenine, thymine (in DNA) and uracil (in RNA), abbreviated C, G, A, T, and U....

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 4, 2019 Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum Definition The rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER) is a part of the endomembrane system of the cell and a subset of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). This organelle is primarily concerned with the synthesis, folding and modification of proteins, especially those that need to be delivered to different organelles within the cell, or secreted from the cell. The rough ER is also involved in the response of the cell to unfolded proteins and plays a role in the induction of apoptosis, due to its close interaction with mitochondria....

Shazam! Fury of the Gods is hitting theatres later this year and it will feature the return of many fan-favorite characters from the first movie. DC fans have been wondering if there will be any surprise appearances from other DCEU stars, but it sounds like we’ll just have to wait and see. However, there will be one unexpected connection to Peacemaker, the HBO Max series that starred John Cena’s The Suicide Squad character....

Somatic Cells By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Somatic Cells Definition Somatic cells are any cell in the body that are not gametes (sperm or egg), germ cells (cells that go on to become gametes), or stem cells. Essentially, all cells that make up an organism’s body and are not used to directly form a new organism during reproduction are somatic cells. The word somatic comes from the Greek word σὠμα (soma), which means body....

Stamen By: BD Editors Last Updated: January 21, 2018 Stamen Definition A stamen is the male reproductive organ of flowering plant species that produces pollen. The stamen is comprised of an anther, which is connected to a filament (pictured below). Within the anther reside the microsporangia, which will ultimately develop into pollen grains. Collectively, the stamens of a flower are termed the androecium, and the number can vary greatly between species....

If you’ve often got a DIY project—or love crafting or making repairs—a glue gun can be a tremendous help. These tools are easy to use and highly effective at forming a strong, lasting adhesive seal quickly. To help you select the right glue gun for your needs, we researched and tested the best options on the market, considering the size, temperature controls, and heater wattage of each. Our favorite pick, the Surebonder Cordless Hot Glue Gun, heats to high temperatures quickly and bonds well to multiple different surfaces....

4th of July will be here before we know it… do you know what you will be doing this year? If you are asking yourself “where can I find fireworks near me,” look no further, because just like in 2015 and 2016, we are once again bringing you all the best fireworks in Colorado, via this comprehensive list of the most incredible shows throughout the state: 4thFest at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (Commerce City) Colorado Rapids Soccer Club Facebook...

Beyond the coastline and the beauty of our inland lakes and forests, Maine has made a name for itself in a completely different area – the culinary world. The state has become something of a foodie’s paradise, with new restaurants opening up from Portland to Rockland and just about every place north, south and west. Some spots are only open for a few hours a day and others have a limited menu and inventory....

New Jersey is home to hundreds of incredible restaurants and some of the best are just waiting for you to discover them. Locals may know about these under the radar gems, but we all deserve a delicious treat. These spots are particularly special because they’ve never been featured before on Only In New Jersey. Discover your new favorite restaurant! Mr. Bill’s - 453 Route 73 South, Winslow Township Facebook/Mr. Bills...

Knock on wood, but it would appear that winter’s low temperatures that have long kept us inside may finally be behind us. With warm and sunny days beginning to make more frequent appearances, it’s time to start figuring out exactly how we’re going to take advantage of these beautiful days. Need a little bit of inspiration when it comes to planning out your next adventure? Then you’ll want to take a look at these fifteen places that you’re going to want to visit this spring....

Assassination Classroom is one of the most unique anime series released in recent years, with an extraterrestrial teacher attempting to see his class end his own life by any means necessary. Having debuted in 2012, the series that premiered in the pages of Jump Comics is celebrating its tenth anniversary with new art, as the franchise has also hinted that more announcements are on the way that will refresh fans’ memories on the trials and tribulations of Koro-Sensei and his classroom....

Deuterostome By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Deuterostome Definition The Deuterostomes are a clade of animals that undergo deuterostomy during their embryonic development. They are a sister-clade of the Protostomes, and the two together with the Xenacoelomorpha form the major group of animals called the Bilateria—a major group animals which display bilateral symmetry and are mostly triploblastic. Deuterostomy During embryonic development, the fused gametes from the male and female—the sperm and the egg—form the zygote....

If there are two things Idahoans absolutely love, it’s the great outdoors and incredible food, served with just a touch of hometown goodness. But we know how to eat outside the box as well! Truth be told, Idaho is a huge state, but it is absolutely bursting with incredible places to eat, whether you’re looking for a romantic evening or a cozy pub to catch up with friends. From every corner of the state and in every price range, you’ll find classic cuisine made awesome – but this is the best Idaho has to offer....