Regular Imperfect Forms The imperfect (imperfecto) is one of the two simple past tenses in Spanish. It is used for ongoing or recurrent actions in the past. It is also used for descriptions, states of being, and for providing background information about the past. One may also ask, what is the imperfect form of IR? … Read more
Bashert (or beshert; Yiddish: ???????) means “destiny”. It is often used to refer to one’s divinely foreordained spouse or soulmate, who is called one’s basherte (female) or basherter (male). In Jewish culture, we often use the word “beshert” to mean “soulmate,” but the literal translation from Yiddish is “destiny.” The concept of beshert, for those … Read more
Lack of flour to bind them is precisely what makes them fall apart. I don’t add too much flour – too much of it would make the crab cakes tough. A little flour goes a long way, and I just add a perfect amount to keep the crab cakes together while having them remain tender … Read more
In the first episode of Forever, we are introduced to June (Maya Rudolph) and Oscar (Fred Armisen), a long-married couple whose comfortable routine has long since settled into a rut. Yes, Oscar and June are dead, but Forever still is a low-key non-com about the ennui of affluent married people. It’s with Kase that June … Read more
Issue networks are different from iron triangles because the former are temporary and ad hoc (a response to a particular issue) and are based on shared expertise, while the latter are more enduring and are based on common interest. One of the main differences between iron triangles and issue networks is that issue networks are … Read more
Some mandatory payroll tax deductions that employers are required by law to withhold from an employee’s paycheck include: Federal income tax withholding. Social Security & Medicare taxes – also known as FICA taxes. State income tax withholding. The standard payroll deductions are those that are required by law. They include federal income tax, Social Security, … Read more
Fire extinguishers contain different chemicals, depending on the application. Handheld extinguishers, which are commonly sold at hardware stores for use in the kitchen or garage, are pressurized with nitrogen or carbon dioxide (CO2) to propel a stream of fire-squelching agent to the fire. Fire extinguishers are engineered to spray and spread an agent on a … Read more
Most dogs will not need dog boots, but if your dog’s paws are showing the wear and tear of an active lifestyle, consider getting him a set. Keeping your canine companion’s feet comfortable will help keep him on the go! That’s a matter of opinion. Some dogs can benefit from them, especially if they have … Read more
A network solid or covalent network solid is a chemical compound (or element) in which the atoms are bonded by covalent bonds in a continuous network extending throughout the material. In a network solid there are no individual molecules, and the entire crystal or amorphous solid may be considered a macromolecule. Examples of network solids … Read more