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AEW’s first console video game, AEW Fight Forever, had a major presence at the Gamescom 2022 convention in Germany this past week. On top of having wrestlers like Evil Uno and Christopher Daniels wrestle at the convention, the AEW stars and THQNordic hosted a major presentation that featured an exclusive demo of the game before its yet-to-be-announced launch. It was then announced that the game was awarded the title of Best Sports/Racing Game at the convention....

When it comes to meal time, you can’t go wrong with a delicious steak. Whether you’re looking for an upscale steakhouse for a date night, or a casual steakhouse for family time, Alabama has you covered. These 10 steakhouses in Alabama will definitely satisfy your steak craving: Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Birmingham, AL facebook/Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Birmingham - Alabama Founded in the 1960s, Ruth’s Chris Steak House is an upscale fine dining establishment famous for its delicious steak and large assortment of wines....

From land to sea, wildlife viewing in the last frontier is unlike anywhere else in the world. As the largest and most undeveloped and uninhabited state in the nation, it’s safe to say that the wildlife in Alaska largely outnumbers the human population. Locals love their furry free-roaming neighbors and visitors to the 49th state are always blown away by their majestic up-close-and-personal wildlife encounters. In the new year, be sure to add as many of these fun, educational, interactive and immensely beautiful locations into your wildlife viewing bucket list....

AMC’s Interview With the Vampire is nearing the end of its first season and as the season moves towards its conclusion, fans of both the adaptation and Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles series of novels have been trying to figure out how some of the various pieces of the puzzle come together — particularly when it comes to one specific character, Rashid. Played by Assad Zaman, Rashid is a character that doesn’t appear in Rice’s Interview With the Vampire novel, but is very present in the AMC series, serving as Louis de Pointe du Lac’s (Jacob Anderson) companion in the present day....

Motor Neuron By: Katy McLaughlin, Ph.D. Last Updated: May 16, 2020 A motor neuron is a cell of the central nervous system. Motor neurons transmit signals to muscle cells or glands to control their functional output. When these cells are damaged in some way, motor neuron disease can arise. This is characterized by muscle wasting (atrophy) and loss of motor function. Overview Neurons are specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit signals from the brain and spinal cord to the body....

Sword Art Online is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the anime’s original debut, and part of this celebration will include a new live-action stage play hitting Japan later this Fall! Reki Kawahara’s original light novel series has been running for quite a while, and the anime has exploded in popularity in the decade since its premiere. The franchise has since branched off into all sorts of anime sequels, movies, spin-off projects and more, and there was also word of a live-action series in the works several years back as well....

Independence Day is just around the corner, and as Virginians, we have a knack for partying like it’s 1776. As the iconic Fourth of July holiday quickly approaches, you may be asking yourself “where are the best fireworks near me?” While these incredible firework spectacles aren’t difficult to come by — and you may recall our coverage in 2015 and 2016 — it never hurts to be prepared. So without further ado, here are some of the most spectacular fireworks shows you can see in Virginia this Fourth of July....

As loyal readers know, we love giving you articles that highlight some of our favorite restaurants in Maine. From Italian restaurants to coffee shops to small town diners, we try to experience and gather information from spots all over the state. Today, we thought it might be interesting to give you a list of the highest rated places in Maine based on another source: Open Table. We’ve used the research and polls from the online review and reservation site to create a list of the ten highest rated places to eat in Maine based on overall user ratings for this month....

Thor: Love and Thunder has been in theaters for almost a month now, bringing about some surprising updates in the Marvel Cinematic Universe of canon. The film was jam-packed with allusions and references from larger Marvel Comics canon, including some stunning comic-accurate costumes for many of the film’s ensemble. One of the biggest surprises in that category might have been Lady Sif (Jaimie Alexander), who returned in the film wearing an incredibly comic-accurate version of her red-and-grey armor from the comics....

Viviparous By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Viviparous Definition An animal that is viviparous gives birth to developed live young. The embryos are raised with special organs in the parents as they develop, that supply nutrients to the growing embryos. This condition is known as matrotrophy, when the embryo receives nutrients directly from the mother and not from the yolk. The difference between ovoviviparity and viviparity is that viviparous animals feed their embryos with nutrients from the mother....

With so many lakes, rivers, and wide open spaces surrounding the area, there is no shortage of natural beauty around Dallas – Fort Worth. We may not have mountains, but we do have some gorgeous hiking and biking trails, natural landscapes, and even horse trails throughout the Metroplex. Here are 11 of the most incredible wonders in nature hiding right in our backyard! Arbor Hills Nature Preserve - 6701 W. Parker Rd....

The Hawaiian Islands have a unique history full of royalty, warriors, and culture. And with that distinct history comes our own fair share of ghost stories. From haunted roads and abandoned buildings to hotels, universities and prisons with ghosts among their residents, you might be surprised to find out that these 11 spots throughout Hawaii are believed to be haunted. Chaminade University Chaminade University of Honolulu, HI/Facebook Often considered to be one of the most haunted schools on the island, this Honolulu campus was once home to a children’s hospital that lived through World War II....

So far, 2017 has been off to a stressful start for most of America. What better time is there than now to start looking into extraordinary ways to relax yourself and unwind, right? If you aren’t already familiar with the wonders that salt can work, let us fill you in. Salt therapy is a unique treatment that’s been used for ages to help with things like allergies, acne, colds, eczema, psoriasis, infections and much more....

Every place with history has to have some darkness hiding in it; that’s certainly true for even the loveliest, homiest of places. Below you’ll find nine horrifying true stories that did not occur in some distant land, but all happened right here in the Natural State. Chances are you didn’t hear these stories in history class. The Elaine Massacre Facebook/Gregory Herndon In the course of three days in 1919, African Americans were slaughtered in the streets of the small town of Elaine....

New Mexico is a fun and fairly affordable state to visit. Hiking and other outdoor activities here are usually free and, at most, involve paying a low admission fee to certain parks. That being said, you don’t have to spend your entire vacation on trails to enjoy a budget-friendly break. Even our towns and cities offer affordable – or even free – entertainment options. Here are 9 road trip destinations where you can create wonderful memories without stressing about high price tags....

English Mastiff By: Shawn Laidlaw Last Updated: September 2, 2020 An English Mastiff Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Canidae Genus Canis Species C. lupus Species C. lupus familiaris Niche Domestic Height 27-35 in (70-91 cm) Weight 120-220 lb (54 -100 kg) Lifespan 6-12 years Social Structure Social, domesticated Breed Status Popular Preferred Habitat Domestic Average Litter Size 6-8 puppies Main Food Item Dog Food The Basics The English Mastiff is one of the oldest domestic dog breeds....

Haploid By: BD Editors Last Updated: January 7, 2018 Haploid Definition Haploid is the condition of a cell having a one set of chromosomes. Ploidy refers to the number of copies of the genome. Humans, and many other organisms, are diploid organisms. This means that the majority of their lifecycle is spent with two copies of the genome in every cell. Typically, haploid cells are created for reproductive purposes. By reducing the genome to one copy, different copies can be rearranged when creating a zygote....

Moose By: Paige Yates Last Updated: October 22, 2020 A moose Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Artiodactyla Family Cervidae Subfamily Capreolinae Genus Alces Species Alces alces Niche Herbivorous browsing deer Height 4.6 – 6.9 ft (1.4 – 2.1 m) at the shoulder Antler Span 3.9 – 6.9 ft (1.2 – 2.1 m) Weight 838 – 1808 lb (380 – 820 kg) Lifespan 15 – 25 years Social Structure Solitary Conservation Status Least Concern Preferred Habitat Boreal forests with lakes or streams Average Number of Offspring 1 Main Food Item Tree shoots, leaves, bark & aquatic plants Predators Siberian tigers, wolves, bears, humans The Basics The moose is a species of deer native to boreal forests across Canada, the United States, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and Russia....

Simple Diffusion By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Simple Diffusion Definition Simple diffusion is the process by which solutes are moved along a concentration gradient in a solution or across a semipermeable membrane. Simple diffusion is carried out by the actions of hydrogen bonds forming between water molecules and solutes. Water molecules move in to surround individual solute molecules, which maximizes hydrogen bonding. Hydrogen bonds are extremely temporary, however, and the solution is constantly stirred as a result....

New York has plenty of famous attractions that draw in tons of visitors every year like the Statue of Liberty and Niagara Falls. And while we’re nothing short of proud to be home to these well-known destinations, we’d also like the rest of the world to know that we have even more to offer with our more whimsical attractions. With that said, who’s ready to see the unique side of the Empire State that not many out-of-towners are familiar with?...