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If a hot tub has more than one pump, you’re probably stuck with a 240-volt system. You can either hardwire it to your panel, or attach a cord with a GFCI-equipped plug on it so you can simply plug it in. That means it’s got the same pump/motor/heating element/controls/electronics as a 240-volt hot tub, except you can set it to 120-volt mode. If you want a “real hot tub” but 240-volts is not an option, you might want to consider a “convertible” model. If a hot tub is an important purchase, it would be false economy to go for one of these. They are poorly made with cheap materials, don’t perform well and have a short life expectancy. The equipment and electronics are in a sealed unit that can’t be fixed, and parts are not available so they’re basically “disposable”. Some of them work off a heat recovery system using the heat from the pump to warm the water so they take forever to heat up and often cannot maintain max temperature in cold weather. No hot tub repairperson would consider them to be “real hot tubs”. ![]() ![]() That’s what I think of when I see some of these cheap “plug & play” units. Remember those Easy-Bake Ovens? The one my sister had was heated by an incandescent light bulb and she’d make her brothers eat the yucky muffins she’d proudly “baked”. ![]() For some people, this may not be an option due to cost, electrical limitations or strata regulation. Generally speaking, hot tubs come standard as 240-volt systems and that’s the better way to go if you can swing it.Ī 240-volt system needs to be hardwired (i.e., cannot be plugged in), and requires special wiring with a double-wide breaker in your panel and a code usually requires a dedicated subpanel installed near the tub as well. Might a plug & play hot tub be a good option for you? Read this through to understand the answer to that question. Plug and Play Hot Tub – Are Plug and Play Hot Tubs Any Good? 10) We Buy Good Tubs and Recycle Scrappers.3) New & Used Covers, Lifters & Electronic Covers. ![]() Remember it is a good idea to clearly mark your eggs in order to check at least once a day that the eggs have indeed turned. Eggs should never be allowed to turn end over end as this could damage their air cells. ![]() A gentle roll of the eggs on their side is best and turning can be as little as twelve turns in a twenty four hour period. Trays that rock and tilt the eggs do not work well for parrot eggs. Īutomatic egg turning makes for easier incubating and prevents having to open the incubator door frequently. Once this happens your machine could overshoot as it tries to adjust itself. It is preferable to have the unit door open from the front as top openings cause the incubators to lose their temperature and humidity very quickly and are prone to additional radiation losses. The best incubators are those that run at a steady temperature and humidity and have moving air. If you are unsure when candling the egg, it is advisable to wait a few more days before making any decisions. It normally takes between three and seven days of natural or artificial incubation before being able to see if the eggs are fertile or not. Carry out any repair work on the shell with great care. If eggs do not lose enough moisture during incubation, that is if your humidity setting was too high for a particular egg, the chick could become swollen and have difficulty hatching, perhaps even drowning in the fluids that surround him.īefore setting eggs into your unit check them for damage or hairline cracks by candling them. On the other hand thick-shelled eggs need lower humidity to encourage moisture loss. If the egg has been incubated with a humidity setting that is too low, the chick may be dry and become stuck, and thus struggle to hatch. Please remember that thin-shelled eggs will lose moisture more quickly and therefore would require a higher humidity setting to slow down the moisture loss. Chicks normally hatch twenty four to forty eight hours after external pip has been made.įor the average parrot egg use a temperature setting of between 37.2☌ and 37.5☌ and set the relative humidity to between 45% and 50%. Newly laid parrot eggs ideally should lose about 15% of their lay weight from start of incubation to internal pip, which is when the chick breaks the inner membrane and enters into the air space of the egg, usually a day before making his external pip. It is advisable to switch your unit on a few days before using it in order to check the temperature and humidity settings. Choosing a good incubator will be an important step and could either make or break your bird breeding efforts. ![]() It could be that the eggs are very valuable, or the parents have stopped incubating for some reason, or the parents have a history of damaging their eggs thus making the decision to artificially incubate a wise one. Sooner or later there comes a time when artificial incubation is necessary not only to save an egg or chick, but also to boost bird breeding and to ensure the conservation of some species. I am sure most of us dream about breeding our birds without having to resort to incubating and hand rearing, a task we all know is not to be undertaken lightly. Incubators and incubating tips for bird and parrot breeders ![]() Others, like Larson's Precalculus, are more geared to students who are looking to advance in mathematics and require a challenge. Some, like Miller's Precalculus, are aimed at students who might be overwhelmed by the material, especially if they lack a firm grasp of the prerequisites. While the math might be basically the same in all these books, that doesn't mean they all take the same approach or are all intended for the same audience. Precalculus: The Art of Problem Solving retains the top spot because, in addition to all these benefits, it's also reasonably priced, unlike some textbooks that are out of many people's range. They're also clear while covering difficult concepts, and include a wealth of practice problems. They're often used in high school and college classes, which is great if you want to keep up with a standard course. The top four choices are all textbooks that can appeal to each of the aforementioned groups. Blitzer's Precalculus, on the other hand, is given preference over other texts because it deals with real-world examples, so you won't always be asking yourself, "Why do I need to know this?" Coburn's Precalculus has been removed because it's simply too dry, and tough to get through without an instructor. That's why Pearson Precalculus has been added, and why Miller's Precalculus is hanging on.įor homeschool parents and self-guided learners, the biggest challenge is connecting with the material. Teachers and professors have an advantage with this material in that they can supplement the instruction, meaning their primary concern should be how many problem sets there are, and how easy it will be for their students to understand those problems. Students are generally forced to get whatever book their professor recommends, so unfortunately they lack a lot of choice. The biggest consideration this time around was who exactly is buying these textbooks? There are four main consumers: students, teachers, homeschool parents, and self-guided learners. ![]() Inside the PDF file, we can see the content where there’s some information on 5 of the vulnerability listing. Therefore, let’s download the file into our attacker’s machine. However, there’s only one pdf file has been saved over here. ![]() Nmap done: 1 IP address (1 host up) scanned in 103.49 secondsįinally, we can access the shares by using the smbclient Service Info: Hosts:, DC OS: Windows CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows |_ssl-date: T17:59:49+00:00 +7h00m00s from scanner time.ģ268/tcp open ldap Microsoft Windows Active Directory LDAP (Domain: outdated.htb0., Site: Default-First-Site-Name)ģ269/tcp open ssl/ldap Microsoft Windows Active Directory LDAP (Domain: outdated.htb0., Site: Default-First-Site-Name) | Subject Alternative Name: DNS:DC.outdated.htb, DNS:outdated.htb, DNS:OUTDATEDĥ93/tcp open ncacn_http Microsoft Windows RPC over HTTP 1.0Ħ36/tcp open ssl/ldap Microsoft Windows Active Directory LDAP (Domain: outdated.htb0., Site: Default-First-Site-Name) |_ 211 DATA HELO EHLO MAIL NOOP QUIT RCPT RSET SAML TURN VRFYĨ8/tcp open kerberos-sec Microsoft Windows Kerberos (server time: 17:58:24Z)ġ39/tcp open netbios-ssn Microsoft Windows netbios-ssnģ89/tcp open ldap Microsoft Windows Active Directory LDAP (Domain: outdated.htb0., Site: Default-First-Site-Name) | smtp-commands:, SIZE 20480000, AUTH LOGIN, HELP Not shown: 988 filtered tcp ports (no-response) ![]() Nmap scan report for outdated.htb (10.10.11.175) Once we have started the VPN connection which requires a download from Hackthebox, we can start the information gathering on the machine by executing the command nmap -sC -sV -p-PN $nmap -sC -sV 10.10.11.175 -oA intial -Pn This room will be considered a medium machine on Hack the Box What will you gain from the Outdated machine?įor the user flag, you will need to exploit the Folina vulnerability which required us to send a link to an email address collection via SMB.Īs for the root flag, you need to abuse the Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) by creating and updating a malicious update to the DC and getting a shell as admin Information Gathering on Outdated Machine In this post, I would like to share a walkthrough of the Outdated Machine from Hack the Box ![]() US market indices are shown in real time, except for the S&P 500 which is refreshed every two minutes. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account ![]() (HBO and CNN are both owned by WarnerMedia.) “We think we’ve created the ‘HBO of fitness’ because on HBO there’s no bad programs.” “The quality of the content matters a lot,” he said. “We believe what we’re offering is something pretty unique,” he said, pointing to the app’s ability to track a users’ health metrics and curate classes with high production value. That doesn’t concern Belsham because of the company’s prestige positioning. It’s also about $30 per month more expensive compared to Peloton, Apple Fitness+ and other rivals that offers similar fitness classes. Its original name, “Variis” was quietly scrapped earlier this year in favor of Equinox+. Its polish has faded recently because of a treadmill recall and delivery issues.Įquinox’s app launch had a few hiccups. The company has about 2 million subscribers as of this May, with membership growing 135% compared to a year prior. Peloton has been the biggest beneficiary of that trend. That growth is primarily driven by people’s habits being permanently changed by the pandemic.Īn Equinox "In the Wild" location. Online and connected fitness is projected to become a $60 billion industry within the next six years, according to Allied Market Research. The company declined to disclose how many total members the app has.Įquinox has entered a competitive but massively growing space. Belsham said that the privately held company is “very excited about the speed of which the rebound is happening and that people are willing to come back.” About half of classes that are completed in the app are done in its gyms, he said, reflecting perhaps another permanent change in people’s habits. Gyms are reopening as Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed. “We really believe that physical and digital are complimentary.” “The access that digital gives you to fitness allows you start on the journey, but the physical experience gives you that community, motivation and access to instructors and equipment that really drives that habit,” he told CNN Business. Simon Belsham, president of Equinox Media, said its physical footprint and its app is giving the brand an advantage over its buzzier rivals. Equinox is experimenting with outdoor gyms it calls “In the Wild” and has opened 20 “SoulCycle Outside” studios. The New York-based company is also trying differentiate itself with its “tribrid” model, which includes working out at home through its app, visiting its gyms and exercising outdoors. ![]() ![]() The basic capital gains rates are 0%, 15%, and 20%, depending on your taxable income.1 The income thresholds for the capital gains tax rates are adjusted each year for inflation. Capital gains rates for 2022įederal long-term capital gains tax rates are based on adjusted gross income (AGI). But if you hold a stock for less than one year before selling it, your gain will typically be taxed at your ordinary income tax rate. If you hold a stock for one year or longer, your gain will be taxed at the long-term capital gains tax rate. The rate of tax that’s due on capital gains depends on how long you have held the asset. No tax would be due on the gain until you sold the asset. If you hold onto this stock instead of selling it, you have what’s termed an unrealized capital gain. Note that tax is only owed on capital gains when they are realized or sold. Put simply: Capital Gain = Selling Price – Purchase Price You will owe tax on this $1,000 capital gain during the tax year when you sold the asset. So if you bought a stock for $1,000 and sold it for $2,000, you would realize a capital gain of $1,000. How capital gains are computedĪ capital gain is computed by subtracting the purchase price of an asset from the selling price. Tax efficiency is an important aspect of managing your investments and growing your net worth. Which assets qualify for capital gains tax?Ĭapital gains taxes are owed when an asset, such as investment securities, real estate or an investment property, is sold for more money than was paid for the asset. Sales taxes, meanwhile, are typically paid at the point of purchase when we buy retail goods and some services.īut there’s another kind of tax that’s often not as well-understood: capital gains taxes. Income taxes are automatically withheld from pay or paid by independent contractors, self-employed individuals and some others based on how much money is earned. ![]() Most people are familiar with two ways we pay taxes: income taxes and sales taxes. ![]() ![]() (b) which are suitably and adequately packed, and (a) which are labelled with an Australia Post scannable barcode, including those ordered using Australia Post’s Online Sending Service, Australia Post reserves the right at its absolute discretion to refuse to pick up parcels from any premises which, on reasonable grounds are unsafe, inaccessible or otherwise unsuitable.ġ.4 The Parcel Pickup Service is only available for parcels: Australia Post reserves the right to vary at any time the locations where the Parcel Pickup Service is available.ġ.3 Parcel Pickups will only be made from premises which are clear and readily accessible, which are free from obstacles and hazards and at which any dogs are restrained. The package release code is a 4-6 digit numerical code that is provided by the shipper and is different from the tracking number.1.1 The Parcel Pickup Service is only available in conjunction with Other Australia Post Services and to users or customers who book the Service on the relevant pages of Australia Post’s website, using an Australia Post app for mobile devices (such as the Australia Post for Small Business App), or by phone.ġ.2 The Parcel Pickup Service is only available in major metropolitan areas of Australia as identified on the Other Australia Post Service you are using, and you will be advised by the on-screen prompts of its availability in your location. *Note: While we'll notify you on shipment notifications or tracking status updates if you need a code to pick up your package, your shipper will provide the code directly to you. The release form can be printed or provided to the Access Point location from your smart device at the time of pickup with a valid ID. The UPS package release form includes shipment/order details for the package (recipient or alternate name, shipper name, UPS Access Point location address, and tracking number). ![]() My Choice for business customers will be able to provide a UPS package release form when picking up packages. Option 5: This option is currently available only at The UPS Store locations. Option 4: Present a government-issued photo ID and your shipper-provided package release code (if required).* If the last name or full address doesn't match, you’ll need to provide the package tracking number to the UPS Access Point representative. Option 3: Present a government-issued photo ID where the full address or name on the ID matches the full address or name on the package. If the address on the ID doesn't match the address on the package, please bring proof of residency that matches the address on the package, e.g. Option 2: Present a government-issued photo ID where the last name matches the last name on the package. ![]() Option 1: Present a government-issued photo ID where the last name and full address (including the suite or apartment number, if applicable) on the ID match the last name and full address on the package. One of the following identification requirements must be met when you pick up your package at a UPS Access Point ® location: When you track your package, you can also view the operating hours (weekend hours are available) and a map of where you will pick up your package. Before you go to the UPS Access Point location, track your package to confirm package location and that it’s “Awaiting Customer Pickup”. After 7 calendar days, your package will be returned to the sender as undeliverable. If you’re unavailable when UPS attempts delivery at your address, UPS may deliver your package to a UPS Access Point ® location near your home, where your package will be held for you to pick up for 7 calendar days. ![]() One of the great features of Voice Over is its note-taking feature. It also includes support for voice conversion, enabling you to read text aloud in different languages. This makes it easy to read text aloud in different voices and with different accents. It supports a wide range of different file formats, including PDF, ePub, and DOC. Voice Over is one of the best apps for reading pdf out loud on Android. Overall, T2S is a powerful and versatile app that will help you read pdf files aloud easily and efficiently. T2S is free to download and use, making it a cost-effective option for reading pdf files on Android. T2S also includes a built-in dictionary and text-to-speech engine, making it a great choice if you’re looking for an app to read aloud text-based files in a variety of languages. It can be used to read books, magazines, and other documents aloud with ease. T2S is a handy app that lets you convert pdf files into audible audio. If you need an app that will enable you to read and listen to pdf files easily and quickly, then Talk Free is worth checking out. Additionally, Talking Points includes features to convert text to audio and vice versa, making it possible for you to read aloud from a variety of file types. It also supports text-to-speech conversion, allowing you to easily turn text into audio. This app allows you to read and listen to pdf files without having to open them in a separate app. If you’re looking for an app that allows you to read and listen to pdf files quickly and easily, then Talk Free is worth checking out. Plus, it allows you to share your favorite pdf file with friends and family instantly. With this app, you can quickly read up on the latest news or finish a long-mire report without having to lug around heavy books or papers. Pocket is available on both Android and iOS devices, so you can easily access it from anywhere. You can also create notes and bookmark pages in the file. It allows you to save, download, and share pdf files right from your mobile device. Pocket is a free app that can help you read pdf files out loud. Here is the best app that allows loud reading capabilities: Pocket If a bat appears in the house during a prolonged deep freeze, you should contact a local wildlife rehabilitator who is licensed to care for rabies-vector species and see if they are able to take the bat. Bats should not be kept contained like this for long as they will quickly dehydrate in warm temperatures in the house. Hibernation is an extended period of deep sleep, also known as torpor, that allows animals to survive the harsh conditions of cold winters. This isn’t only due to their nocturnal nature but because they hibernate through our long, cold winter months. This is of particular importance as the cold-adapted fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans, which causes the fatal bat disease white-nose syndrome (WNS), continues to spread into southern United States. You’re not likely to see many bats through the festive season. If temperatures are well below freezing, you can keep the bat in a box overnight until temperatures rise in the day, and release the bat at that time. Few studies have described winter microclimate selection by bats in the southern United States. They are primarily nocturnal, though they also forage in the early evening and early. ![]() Bats are relatively long-lived, some surviving up to 20 or even 30 years in the wild. Of the 17 species that occur in North Carolina, three are federally endangered and one is federally threatened. If temperatures are above freezing, the bat can be released outside and should be able to find a new place to hibernate -under some bark, a hole in a tree, hopefully not back in the attic! Bats hibernate to preserve energy during winter months, enabling them to survive periods of prolonged cold and lack of food. Bats represent one-quarter of all mammal species worldwide. While wearing gloves, place a container over the perched bat and and scoop it into the container. It is natural for bats to awake periodically throughout the winter to move their muscles and. It is at this time that they can find their way out of the crawl space and into the house. Coming out of hibernation is greatly dependent upon temperature. ![]() Bats awaken occasionally during winter to move around a bit, or to adjust to changing temperatures if their spot is suddenly too warm or cold. If you have a "winter bat" it's probably a big brown bat. They are more solitary than little brown bats and more likely to hibernate in an attic, crawl space, or wall. Big brown bats, Eptesicus fuscus, have a body size of 3.9-5.1 inches and an 11-13 inch wingspan. Both the little brown and big brown bat can end up in the house in winter, but it is much more likely for the bat to be a big brown bat. |
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