![]() You can simply direct them to AirDroid Remote Support in the Play Store, and then help them locate whatever app "mysteriously disappeared" from their home screen. In contrast to TeamViewer and AirDroid's own remote access service, it doesn't require root or explicit support by the smartphone manufacturer, so it's much more accessible to novice users such as elderly relatives. While the remote AirMirror app felt kind of clunky to use with its small buttons and might not be the prettiest application out there, it could still establish a good connection and worked as expected. The other party sees a floating button on the right side of their screen that allows them to send chat and voice messages or initiate calls, along with an option to temporarily stop screen sharing when they need to type in a password or access private information. The button with the finger icon allows you to suggest gestures and taps on your partner's screen, helping you communicate what they should do. The overflow menu hides screen rotation and disconnection options. Alternatively, you can even call them right through the screen mirroring app by tapping the headphone icon on the right. The microphone button on the left bottom corner of the AirMirror interface lets you send voice messages, too, making communication even more convenient. Just head to airdroid.web and scan the QR code to connect your devices.You can now start chatting with your partner, instructing them and telling them where to tap. Not to mention, it lets you access Android data without root. Once a connection is established, you can transfer and manage files, activate remote camera, start screen mirroring, manage notifications, and more. All it takes is a few seconds to connect your Android phone to PC via AirDroid Personal app installed on your phone. This powerful program combines several features to give you the best user experience while accessing Android from PC without app. You can use it on Windows, Mac, and Linux, as well as smartphones. ![]() One of the biggest advantages of AirDroid Web is its universal compatibility. This online tool, as the name indicates, offers a click-procedure to connect your Android phone to PC and manage it from mouse and keyboard. When it comes to the most efficient yet intuitive method to manage Android devices remotely, then AirDroid Web stands out. Part 2: Access Android Without USB Debugging Using AirDroid Web Now, you can remotely access Android phone from PC. Finally, follow the on-screen prompts on the Android phone and hit Done. After that, you may need to give further permissions to allow the Phone Link to access content from your phone on your PC. Then, use the camera to scan the QR code displayed on your PC. Give permission to the app to access your camera. Hit Continue when it prompts, Is the QR code on your PC ready? Head to the mobile app and select Link your phone and PC. The program will show a popup window with a QR code on your PC screen. Once you have signed in on Android, select the "I have the Link to Windows app ready" check box on your PC. ![]() Make sure you login with the same Microsoft account on both devices. After that, install the companion app Link to Windows on your Android phone and set it up. First of all, update the Phone Link app on your Windows to the latest version, if not already. Check out the below instructions to get started with Phone Link: Setting up this service on your PC can be experimental for non-technical users, but once it's going, it can be a simple option to remote view Android from your computer. But note that this feature is available for just a few mobile phones. Wirelessly mirror apps from your phone on the PC. ![]()
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![]() The first step in our adoption process is filling out an adoption application and calling your current/previous veterinarian to say it's ok to release veterinary information to us. Since we don't have a shelter building, meet and greets are arranged after an application has been approved. New York State Rescue Registration Number RR067Īll animals accepted into our program in volunteer foster homes. ![]() We are here to assist you in every way possible throughout the adoption process and will continue to be a helpful resource after you have welcomed your new pets into your life. Virtually all donated funds will be spent directly on the care of the animals.ĪCBS stands ready to help you, the prospective adopter or foster home, find a companion who will thrive in your home. We are a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to restoring the pets under our care to physical and emotional health as they await placement in loving, responsible homes. "ACBS" is committed to helping the most needy, as well as the readily adoptable, among our most vulnerable creatures. Our group remains interested in and committed to the welfare of the pet beyond the adoption process.įinally, we strive to work with shelters and other rescues, both in our area and beyond, to develop a network of supporters and volunteers in order to create a better world for homeless pets.Īll Creatures Big and Small is a section 501(c)(3) pet rescue group, incorporated in Aug 2003, with years of animal and rescue experience amongst our volunteers. We are determined to keep administrative expenses extremely low so that virtually every dollar taken in goes directly to the care of the animals. To the extent our finances allow, pets in the greatest need take priority. We assist pets in distress without regard to age, breed or ease of placement. We place adoptable animals in loving, responsible, committed permanent homes, following a comprehensive adoption process which includes taking considerable care in finding good matches and educating prospective adopters about the responsibilities and costs of bringing a new pet into their homes and lives.Īnimals in our care are spayed or neutered, receive all appropriate veterinary care and treatment, and are placed in nurturing foster homes while they await placement in their permanent homes. ![]() We are unable to accept animals with aggression issues into our program due to the nature of our foster homes. We are dedicated to rescuing adoptable pets left homeless for whatever reason – animals in public shelters, both near and far, where they are at high risk of euthanasia due to pet overpopulation, pets given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, and those in danger of abuse or neglect. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.Home Partners of America and A New Path to Homeownership are registered trademarks of Home Partners of America LLC.All Creatures Big and Small is a non-profit, volunteer dog/cat rescue organization serving Central NY and beyond. ![]() This information is not intended for use in determining a person's eligibility to attend a school or to use or benefit from other city, town or local services. Contact a local real estate professional or the school district(s) for current information on schools. School information does not guarantee enrollment. This information is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied on in making any home-buying decisions. Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate. ![]() Each office is independently owned and operated. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. All rights reserved.ĬENTURY 21 ®, the CENTURY 21 Logo and C21 ® are service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. ![]() ![]() ![]() Adding the famous ‘United States of Europe’ quote and writing ‘the first step is to form a Council of Europe’ himself, it is clear how strongly he supported the concept of a united Europe. In this document, the prepared speech transcript, we can see additional notes written in Churchill’s own hand. ![]() Advocating for a partnership between France and Germany, and the need for a ‘United States of Europe’, this speech set the scene for the creation of a Council of Europe, an organization that might thwart the threat of future war and ensure the continued freedom of European peoples. ![]() He would often engage them in ‘swan-talk’, of which he was highly proficient.ħ5 years ago, on 19th September 1946, Winston Churchill gave a speech at the University of Zurich that caused a stir. Churchill also talks fondly of Chartwell’s black swans, given to him by Sir Philip Sassoon from their native Australia. The tide of the war was changing – the siege of Malta had been lifted, the desert war had been won, and days before Churchill wrote the Battle of Stalingrad had ended hopes of a German victory in Eastern Europe. A plaque reads that Rota was presented ‘as a war mascot and to commemorate the magnificent victories in North Africa’. The symbolism of the animal to British heraldry and identity is clear. By 1943 he was free of much of the early cabinet instability of his Premiership, and ‘ministerial calm’ had prevailed, but he acknowledges that ‘situations may arise in which I shall have great need of it.’ He was able to visit Rota, pictured in July of that year feeding him meat at the other end of a long shovel amidst crowds. In this featured document, Churchill writes to Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire and Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, informing him of this news. In a symbolic act he was presented to the Prime Minister in 1943. He was given to London Zoo ‘on deposit’ but later donated permanently, in a much larger cage. There were also fears that Blitz bombing would let him escape the back garden. By May 1940 rationing had made it impossible for his owners to keep feeding him a healthy diet – around 50 pounds of horsemeat a week. ![]() ![]() I think now I can relate to what they mean by that - just a feeling of helplessness," Carter replied.īy the time he landed back in the States, Carter called his uncle - certain he knew who killed his father, because it struck him that to Becky, Dr. "It was feeling numb when people describe it. "What do you do, stuck in an airport?" Van Sant asked. "One of, if not the worst moment of my life," said Carter.Ĭarter Schwartz was on the way home after travelling in Japan when he got word of his father's murder. He had been strangled, shot and stabbed.ĩ11 call "rehearsed" say attorneys of murder victim's family 02:58 Police arrived and quickly entered the home looking for a possible intruder. Rebecca Schwartz: I walked in the bedroom, into the closet and all the drawers were opened. Rebecca Schwartz: Hi, somebody – I just walked in to my house and somebody robbed my house. Schwartz seemed to have a beautiful life until the evening of May 28, 2014, when Becky Schwartz came home and discovered her home in disarray.ĩ11 Operator: Tarpon Springs Police may I help you? Even as a young child, I could see she wasn't there because she loved him," he said.īut all that family turmoil was hidden, and to most who knew him, Dr. "It became very apparent early on, her motive was financial. "I think you'd have to be willfully ignorant not to see it," he replied.Ĭarter always believed the main reason Becky was with his father was because she wanted to spend his money. And me and my siblings are kind being left out here.'" Van Sant asked Carter. ![]() "Would you look out and see, 'All this money is going to Rebecca and her children. Her son, Eric, even got a Verizon store to run in Wisconsin. Carter says she bought them houses, cars, clothing, and jewelry for herself. He says his relationship with her was "always uneasy."īecky lavished luxury on herself and her own sons - paying for their weddings. That's what brothers do.'"Ĭarter also struggled with Becky. I'm really short and - and don't tell my mom. "And he said, 'Let me borrow $300 outta your paycheck.' You know, 'I gotta pay this guy. In 2011, Ben was arrested and convicted of stealing jewelry from the Schwartz home. If not, here's a few bucks a month for your phone bill.'" "…he was found many times - on death's door nearly overdosed and she disowned him," Carter explained. Becky's son, Ben, had ongoing drug issues, according to Carter. "We sort of learned to coexist," said Carter.īut with a blended family came problems. Schwartz had Carter and two other children from his previous relationships. "Early on, I didn't like dislike 'em, but that faded pretty quickly," he replied. "Did you get along with her children?" Van Sant asked Carter Schwartz. Becky had two sons from her previous marriages, including Ben. She even changed her name to Schwartz - though they didn't actually marry until 2012. Schwartz had met in the late 1990s through a dating service, and were a committed couple. ![]() "I mean, you're just outta the picture." Steven and Becky Schwartzīecky and Dr. "And if you cross her … then, you know, you're basically gone," Patrick Olive said. Welcome.' You know, everything was just over the top with her," said April Cox.īut her one-time friends, April Cox and Patrick Olive, who helped her manage the Schwartz properties, say Becky could also be a tough cookie. "If I had to describe her, very energetic, southern charm, hospitality, 'Come in. She managed both his medical office and investments. ![]() Besides his medical practice, he owned a vast array of rental properties and lived in an expensive waterfront home with his second wife, Becky. Schwartz had become very wealthy -worth somewhere between $20 and 30 million. He was just a wonderful guy who would do anything for anyone."Īnd Dr. "He was dedicated to medicine like no physician I've ever known. "Steve was your classic gentle giant … a guy who had the heart of a bear," Dr. "Patients, colleagues - a great career," Van Sant noted.ĭoctor Schwartz had a thriving practice as a kidney specialist in Tampa, Florida. "I would say that's a very accurate statement," Carter replied. "He was beloved in many ways, was he not?" Van Sant asked. "Everyone seems to universally hold such a high respect for him," said Carter. "Dad was always a role model to me … and what I've always told everyone, 'If I could be half the physician he was, that would be a successful life," Carter Schwartz told "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant.Ĭarter went to medical school, following in his father's footsteps. To say Steven Schwartz's life was extraordinary, as his son, Carter, does, is an understatement. Produced by Alec Sirken, Ryan Smith and Michelle Feuer ![]() ![]() This initial step underscores the significance of proper planning and ensuring you have everything needed for a successful installation. These include a NEMA TT-30R 30-amp outlet receptacle, robust 10-gauge wires, a weather-resistant enclosure, and a set of reliable wiring tools. The journey to a well-functioning 30-amp RV plug begins with gathering essential tools and materials. Here’s a breakdown of the wiring process: Step 1: Preparation Green screw: Green or Bare wire (ground).From the breaker panel, three wires extend to connect to the circuit breaker:Ĭolor-coded terminals on the outlet are vital for proper connection: A single 30 amp breaker is required for the receptacle. To establish the 30-amp RV outlet, several steps are essential. Conversely, lower temperatures necessitate milder adjustments. Higher temperatures require more significant corrections due to their impact on the wire’s current-carrying capacity. Adjusting for Temperature VariationsĬonsidering the temperature conditions in which the wiring will be placed, adjustments become necessary. The latter’s initial startup current of 50-60 amps underscores the significance of maintaining adequate voltage levels to prevent damage. Reducing voltage drop is essential for preserving consistent power flow, particularly crucial for appliances like air conditioners. Optimal wire choices for a 30-amp circuit are as follows: Voltage drop, calculated based on wire resistance, distance, amperage, and circular mills, necessitates a heavier gauge wire for extended runs. When considering distances less than 100 feet, a 10-gauge wire is acceptable, provided total load remains under 20 amps, and simultaneous appliance usage is monitored. Employing smaller wires leads to higher resistance, potentially reducing power efficiency. Utilizing at least a 10-gauge wire (or even an 8-gauge wire for added security) is recommended for connecting to a 30-amp, 120V service at home. The use of appropriate wire size is crucial for successful operation. Undertaking the wiring process for a 30 amp RV receptacle demands mindfulness of safety risks. The visual distinction lies in the outlet’s “U-shaped ground” design, which differs significantly from the unsuitable “L-shaped neutral” 240-volt OLD dryer receptacle that could potentially damage RV appliances. Its corresponding plug, NEMA TT-30P, complements this configuration. The chosen 30-amp receptacle, namely NEMA TT-30R, is typically labeled “Travel Trailer Use Only.” This outlet provides a power output of approximately 3,600 watts (120 volts x 30 amps). If uncertain about personal skills, enlisting professional help is a prudent choice. The user-friendly approach involves learning through visual aids, with caution emphasized due to the potential dangers of working with electricity. ![]() While multimeters vary in price, prioritizing reputable brands like Fluke and Klein Tools, as well as obtaining a UL-listed unit, is advisable. After deactivating the breaker’s main switch, a multimeter or voltmeter should be employed to confirm the absence of electricity. Navigating the Installation Processīefore embarking on any electrical work, ensuring the absence of power is of paramount importance. ![]() The outlet should be housed within a deep-lid weatherproof box and positioned at least 24 inches above ground level. Choosing a solid structure like a timber or stud wall proves ideal. Given the RV’s outdoor positioning and exposure to potential challenges, selecting a location with minimal vulnerability is vital. Factors to Consider: Weather and Locationĭeliberating the installation of the RV outlet raises the question of optimal placement. This simplified approach only involves plugging in a single cord to activate all appliances. The 30-amp circuit breaker plays a crucial role in safeguarding the setup from drawing excessive power. Once the RV is connected to the 30-amp receptacle, it operates as a single high-power appliance. The Power of Connection: RV and the 30-Amp Receptacle Furthermore, it offers the chance to extend hospitality to fellow RV enthusiasts, providing a platform for enjoyable gatherings. The outlet serves various purposes, such as prepping for trips, maintenance tasks, and battery recharging. Bringing Convenience Home with an RV OutletĮstablishing an RV outlet at one’s residence proves advantageous for owners of recreational vehicles or campers. ![]() ![]() ![]() The only thing this does not cover is the usage of HTML5. ![]() This test is from 2012 but the numbers still seem to stand. Finally, we wait two minutes and record the final memory usage figure. Next we close all tabs except the original one containing Google's homepage and re-record the memory totals. Once all tabs report as loaded, we inspect each page for broken elements and reload any pages that have not opened properly before recording the 40-tab memory usage. Memory usage is recorded, and then the additional 39 tabs are loaded. Each browser is opened with the Google homepage as the only tab. Unlike our startup and page load times, this test uses live sites the test sites are not hosted on our local Web server.Ĭhrome's memory usage is measured through its about:memory flag, while the other browsers are measured with the Windows Task Manager/Ubuntu System Monitor. We use the Internet's Top 40 Web sites (according to Quantcast) for our memory and page load reliability testing. You can use this to check what memory is used.Ī few graphs from Tom's hardware "Web Browser Grand Prix 9: Chrome 17, Firefox 10, And Ubuntu" Click the 'Stats for Nerds' button and see which process in Chrome is using the most memory. While running Chromium press Shift+ESC to bring up the chromium task manager. ![]() Yes, it's still happening: Tested with the latest stable electron v24.3.1 and pre-release electron v25.0.0-beta.8 against the current Google Chrome version 1.127.Chromium will use more memory then Firefox as the amount of tabs goes up (this is by design).
![]() ![]() Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. However, you may have a relapse of depression if you stop taking your antidepressant. It is not known whether bupropion will harm an unborn baby. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.Īsk your doctor about taking Wellbutrin if you are pregnant. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using Wellbutrin. Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. ![]() Kidney or liver disease (especially cirrhosis) orĭepression, bipolar disorder or other mental illness or Heart disease, high blood pressure, or a heart attack To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:Ī head injury, seizures, or brain or spinal cord tumor Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions and the drugs you use. Wellbutrin may cause seizures, especially if you have certain medical conditions or use certain drugs. If you take bupropion for depression, do not also take this medicine to quit smoking. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.ĭo not take Wellbutrin to treat more than one condition at a time. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. ![]() If you have suddenly stopped using alcohol, seizure medications, or a sedative (such as Xanax, Valium, Fiorinal, Klonopin, and others).ĭo not use an MAO inhibitor within 14 days before or 14 days after you take bupropion. You should not take Wellbutrin if you are allergic to bupropion, or if you have:Īn eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia or MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others. Before taking this medicineĭo not use Wellbutrin if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Wellbutrin may cause seizures, especially in people with certain medical conditions or when using certain drugs. ![]() MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine. If you take Wellbutrin for depression, do not also take Zyban to quit smoking.ĭo not use Wellbutrin if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. You should not take Wellbutrin if you have seizures, an eating disorder, or if you have suddenly stopped using alcohol, seizure medications, or sedatives. Wellbutrin XL is used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) and seasonal affective disorder, and Wellbutrin SR is only used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD).Īnother brand of bupropion called Zyban is used to help to stop smoking, Wellbutrin is not indicated to help quit smoking. Wellbutrin is an antidepressant medicine that is thought to work in the brain and nerves on the chemical messengers norepinephrine and dopamine. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available. The current formulations of this medicine are Wellbutrin XL and Wellbutrin SR. ![]() ![]() Here is an example of one way to easily plot group means with standard deviations from the raw data. classgroups (self.classes) plt.figure() scattermatrix. For a MxN DataFrame open in new window, asymmetrical errors should be in a Mx2xN array. A normal scatter plot matrix using pandas.scattermatrix. For a M length Series open in new window, a Mx2 array should be provided indicating lower and upper (or left and right) errors. Must be the same length as the plotting DataFrame open in new window/ Series open in new window.Īsymmetrical error bars are also supported, however raw error values must be provided in this case. A scatterplot matrix is a matrix associated to n numerical arrays (data variables), X1,X2,Xn, of the same length. As raw values ( list, tuple, or np.ndarray).As a str indicating which of the columns of plotting DataFrame open in new window contain the error values.As a DataFrame open in new window or dict of errors with column names matching the columns attribute of the plotting DataFrame open in new window or matching the name attribute of the Series open in new window.Arguments are passed on to the scatter function. The error values can be specified using a variety of formats: The pandas scattermatrix is a wrapper for several matplotlib scatter plots. You use scale objects to specify these mappings. On Python, using the Pandas library, I'm trying to generate the scatter plot of a DataFrame using scattermatrix as follows: scattermatrix (df, alpha0.5, figsize (14,14), diagonal'kde') That program takes very long to run and eventually crashes, possibly because there are too many (26) columns, and the resulting image would be to big. In the example above the colour and shape of the scatter plot graphical objects is mapped to ‘day’ and ‘size’ attributes respectively. Scatter plots allow you to map various data attributes to graphical properties of the plot. Since this would always be a straight line, Pandas decides it can give you more useful information, and plots the density plot. As shown above, scatter plots are also possible. While the documentation is scarce (and the docstring is only a bit more helpful), the example makes it quite straightforward to understand how it works. However, in this format, when you got to a diagonal, you would see a plot of a column against itself. scattermatrix is a convenience function of pandas, from the otting submodule. Horizontal and vertical error bars can be supplied to the xerr and yerr keyword arguments to plot() open in new window. As you can tell, the scatter matrix is plotting each of the columns specified against each other column. ![]() Plotting with error bars is supported in ot() open in new window and ot() open in new window. In : scatter_matrix (df, alpha = 0.2, figsize = ( 6, 6 ), diagonal = 'kde' )Īrray (, ,, ] , Using layout and targeting multiple axes. ![]() ![]() ![]() You can also download our games app to practice your peg gaming skills anytime you want, plus play other Cracker Barrel favorites. Want some more practice? Pick up your very own hand-crafted peg game in our online store. It will take a little bit of muscle memory to learn the sequence, but with a little repetition, you’ll be able to get to one peg in no time really fast. (Starting from the middle of the board will almost guarantee you a dead end). How many can you find? Helpful Hintsĭon’t jump into a corner and avoid doing a jump from the middle of the board. See how easy it is? Now it’s your turn to find another way to get to 1. Now take the peg in 10 and move it to 13.įinish off your bottom row and you’ve done it!.Now take peg 13 and move to 4 then to 1 and finally from 1 to 6.Now you’re going to use the peg in 13 and jump with that 3 times, but first you need to make a way, ![]() You’re going to clear this section first so you see an empty diamond. Start with the pegs again arranged so that position 1 is left open.Ĭover the two bottom rows with your hand so you only see spaces 1-6 form a triangle. Let’s pretend the board is a boat and your goal is to clear off each deck. Here’s another strategy that essentially is only 3 steps and can be done in under a minute once you get the sequence. Now you want to clear the second and bottom rows.īoom! You’ve got one left in position 13 and have won the game! This leaves an empty diamond pattern in the base. Now let’s assign a number from 1-15 to each hole, starting at the top.Īrrange the pegs, so the top position 1 is left open. Position the game board so that the triangle point is facing away from you. Instead of just accepting your “pretty smart” status, we can help you beat the peg game so you can impress your family and friends next time.įun fact: Did you know there are actually over 6,000 ways for you to win the game, but after two wrong moves it’s virtually impossible for you to win? Maybe you’ve gotten down to 2 or 3 pegs, and you think there is no way you could ever get down to one. When was the last time you tried the peg game? How did you do? How to Solve the Peg Game The peg game is just one more way we make our guests feel welcome and help them create lasting memories with family and friends. The now-iconic peg game also belongs to that distinct group. There are signature elements in every Cracker Barrel across the country, like the cozy fireplace and gas lamps that light the tables. That’s a lot of peg games, considering we sell nearly 500,000 peg games a year! Even today Qualls and Sons, Inc still drill, stamp, and pack the peg games by hand, continuing that remarkable family legacy that started over 50 years ago. Ollie and his son, Adrian, drilled each hole, ink-stamped each block, and counted every peg by hand. ![]() The original Cracker Barrel peg game was hand-crafted by Ollie Quails back in 1969 when the first Cracker Barrel opened. The most common setups are played on a 33-hole cross-shaped board, or a 15-hole triangular board like you’ll find at every Cracker Barrel. The first known reference to the game in print with the directions was in a French magazine, Mercure Galant, in August of 1687. Still, the game’s origins can actually be traced all the way back to the court of Louis XIV in 1697 in several art paintings, with an engraving made ten years later by Claude Auguste Berey of Anne de Rohan-Chabot, Princess of Soubise. The peg game has graced Cracker Barrel tables since we opened the first country store back in 1960. Leave three pegs, and you are just plain “dumb.”īut leave four pegs, and sorry, but you are an “EQ-NO-RA-MOOOSE.” (it’s all in good fun – no judgement here!) The History of the Peg Game Leave two pegs, and you’re “pretty smart.” If you are successful and leave only one peg, you are a “genius.” Keep doing this until only a single peg remains. Jump one peg over another to an open space and remove the one that was jumped. You’ll have one place on the board that won’t have a peg. Place a peg in each of the holes of the game board. ![]() It’s easy! But first, let’s review how to play and look at where the peg game originally came from. You may not believe it, but you can achieve “genius” status. Who knew that trying to get down to one peg left standing could be so fun and challenging at the same time? Sometimes referred to as “Peg Solitaire” or “Hi-Q”, this simple game has been entertaining our guests for decades, plus it’s a great way to give your noggin a mini workout. Chances are, as you’ve been patiently waiting at your table for us to bring out your meal, you’ve tried to beat the famous Cracker Barrel peg game. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() We also kept an eye out for the smaller details that indicated a well-manufactured mount: rounded-over edges, solid-looking rivets, bolts that threaded easily, and the inclusion of all the necessary hardware. Others have multi-piece designs, a factor that adds to the installation time, creates a potential weak spot, and can limit the movement of the TV once you’ve set it up. ![]() The best ones we looked at are built from a single piece of thick metal. Sturdy construction: A TV mount supports a large (and expensive) TV, so we placed a strong preference on those with a robust construction.The best mounts have small post-install level adjustment screws that let you raise or lower each side of the TV after you’ve installed it on the wall. Also, if you own an old, uneven house (like I do), you may even want the ability to tweak the TV slightly out of level, in order to align it better with the surroundings. Even just having the reference line of a nearby doorway or window is usually enough for the eye to pick up a slightly crooked TV. With larger screens, this becomes a significant issue, particularly if you have any strong patterns on the wall, such as brick or wallpaper. Post-install level adjustment: If you install the wall mount even just a bit out of level, it can look dramatically off once you’ve attached the TV.The best mounts hover around the 2-inch mark, but some get the back of the TV even closer to the wall than that. Thin profile: A TV mount shouldn’t call attention to itself, so we placed a premium on those that held the TV closest to the wall.Whichever mount you decide on, we recommend visiting the manufacturer’s website to confirm compatibility with your specific TV. That range put the 55-inch size in the center of the mounts’ capabilities, and it encompassed a wide selection of general-use TV sizes. So we looked at mounts that supported a range of television-screen sizes from 30 to 80 inches. Compatible with at least a 55-inch TV: TV screens are getting larger, and some TV manufacturers offer their higher-performance models only at 55 inches and higher.The UL-approved VLF728-B2 is priced in the midrange for high-end full-motion mounts. This Sanus mount is big, but because TV mounts need to be screwed directly into wall studs, the VLF728-B2’s 32-inch-wide mounting bars allow for greater flexibility with placement. The mount’s smooth extension and pivoting motion give it a high-quality feel, and the adjustments, from the tilt lock to the screen leveling, are easy to use. But when you press the mount back against the wall, it has a thin profile of just over 2 inches. To stabilize the weight of the TV, the arms are large. This mount can extend a TV up to 28 inches off the wall-farther than most-which also gives it a wide range of side-to-side pivot. If you want the option of pulling the TV out from the wall and angling it toward your seat, we recommend the Sanus VLF728-B2 (also sold as the Sanus BLF328-B1), which works with TVs ranging from 42 to 90 inches. ![]() |
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