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May 27, 2020
It's been a while since Will and Drew have chatted without a guest, but they're back! They hit the mailbag and answer some amazing questions, then chat about the Unreal Engine 5 demo and the latest Ghosts of Tsushima footage.
Tune in next week for Drew's final thoughts on Doom Eternal!
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May 20, 2020
It's part two of our two-part interview with TubiakManiak! Mike gets into the later part of his gaming life, including Dreamcast the 3DO, and of course, the Lightning Round
In addition to being a gamer, Mike is also a podcast host. You can check out his podcast, Living Free with RP anywhere you get your podcasts, and...
May 13, 2020
It's part one of our two-part interview with TubiakManiak! He's a visually-impaired gamer and all around incredible dude. We talk about Mike's start as a gamer, what he grew up playing, and how his vision affects gaming. It's a great discussion with some incredible stories. We hope you enjoy it!
In addition to being a...
May 6, 2020
Will and Drew are back together solo once again, and they have a ton of stuff to talk about - Drew's been grinding away at Octopath Traveler, while Will finally beat God of War. Plus, Will's diving in to Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Drew's Turbo-Grafx 16 Mini has arrived!
Be sure to follow WDGR everywhere!
May 5, 2020
A quarantine won't stop WDGR Game Night... in fact it's helping make it easier than ever!
Join Will and friends for an epic night of Battlefield V on PS4! Check the game-night channel in the community Discord for more info!
Game: Battlefield 1
Date/Time: Friday, 05/8/20, 8pm-midnight EDT

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Busbi Digital Video Camera. Q: When is a Flip Camcorder not a Flip Camcorder? A: When it’s a Busbi instead. A third of the price, complete with an SD memory card slot for infinite storage capacity, a 2 inch LCD screen and works off AA batteries. OK, so it’s USB 1.1 not 2.0 and produces QVGA at 320×240 rather than full VGA, but for £34.95?
If you want to watch all the videos captured, simply USB the Busbi into your computer. You can even hook it up to the telly using the included AV cable. Talking of computers, the Busbi’s easy peasy editing software means social networkers and YouTubers can upload vids to the web in seconds. So next time you decide to film one of your mates falling off his skateboard with a firework stuck somewhere silly, you can share it with the world in seconds.


Drag bits were the first bits used in rotary drilling, but are no longer in common use. A drag bit consists of rigid steel blades shaped like a fish-tail which rotate as a single unit. These simple designs were used up to 1900 to successfully drill through soft formations. The introduction of hardfacing to the surface of the blades and the design of fluid passageways greatly improved its performance. Due to the dragging/scraping action of this type of bit, high RPM and low WOB are applied.
The decline in the use of drag bits was due to:
– The introduction of roller cone bits, which could drill soft formations more efficiently
– If too much WOB was applied, excessive torque led to bit failure or drill pipe failure
– Drag bits tend to drill crooked hole, therefore some means of controlling deviation was required
– Drag bits were limited to drilling through uniformly, soft, unconsolidated formations where there were no hard abrasive layers.


Saturday 17 December
All-Ireland club IHC semi-final
Tooreen (Mayo) v Liatroim (Down), Kingspan Breffni, 1pm
Mayo and Connacht champions Tooreen will be hoping to go one better than they did last year when they play Down and Ulster champions Liatroim in the All-Ireland Club IHC semi-final.
They reached the same stage of last year’s competition but were beaten by eventual champions Naas after a great battle. Considering how well Naas performed in this year’s senior Leinster championship, that makes Tooreen’s showing that day even more impressive.
The Mayo side are arguably stronger this year than last year with players like Liam Lavin, Oisin Greally, and Joe Boyle coming into the team and making a big impact.
Most of this Tooreen panel also played in the 2017 All-Ireland semi-final so have a lot of experienced banked that should stand them in good stead.
Liatroim will present a stiff challenge, though. They’re the first ever Down team to win an Ulster Intermediate Hurling Championship and are backboned by the excellent McCrickard brothers.
Sunday 18 December
All-Ireland club SHC semi-finals
Ballygunner (Waterford) v Ballyhale Shamrocks (Kilkenny), Croke Park, 3.30pm – TG4
Rarely has a club match been as eagerly anticipated as this one. These two teams produced an epic All-Ireland Final last year, and there’s ever reason to believe this match will be just as high-octane.
Ballygunner won last year’s Final courtesy of an injury-time Harry Ruddle goal, and you can be sure that Ballyhale have been itching for this rematch ever since that day.
There are so many match-ups that will be worth the price of admission alone – Barry Coughlan v Colin Fennelly, Philip Mahony v TJ Reid, Pauric Mahony v Richie Reid to name just a few.
A Ballyhale attack featuring stellar talents like Reid, Fennelly, Eoin Cody, and Adrian Mullen is capable of ripping any team apart, but Ballygunner have arguably shown the better form on the way to this match.
They’re tighter at the back than Ballyhale, and will believe that in-form corner-forwards Dessie Hutchinson and Patrick Fitzgerald can do a number on the Kilkenny team’s full-back line.
The Waterford side tend to dominate opposition in the middle third where their relentless work ethic is difficult to resist.
If Ballygunner get on top here again, then not even Ballyhale’s impressive firepower will be enough to see them through.
A hugely experienced St. Thomas’ proved they still have plenty of petrol in the tank by winning their fifth Galway SHC in a row after a hard-fought replay against Loughrea.
Eight members of the current panel won All-Ireland medals back in 2013 but clearly their appetite for success is unabated.
They’ll be desperate to get back to a first Final since 2019 having lost two All-Ireland semi-finals in a row.
Their cause won’t be helped if James Regan and Shane Cooney fail to recover from hamstring injuries, but this St. Thomas’ team have a happy habit of triumphing over adversity.
Conor Cooney, Eanna Burke, and Mark Caulfield are all in good scoring form and that combined with a miserly defence that has a great record of not conceding goals means the Galway side are a formidable force.
Dunloy are appearing in their first All-Ireland semi-final since 2010 and come into the match on the back of a very impressive win over a fine Slaughtneil team.
Conal Cunning is the main man in attack, but the Antrim team have quality all over the field with the likes of Ryan McGarry, Kevin Molloy, Keelan Molloy and Sean Elliott.
There won’t be much in this one, but the experience of St. Thomas’ could give them an edge.
All-Ireland club IHC semi-final
Monaleen (Limerick) v Bray Emmets (Wicklow), O’Connor Park, 1pm
Monaleen were very impressive Munster champions, beating a fancied Roscrea of Tipperary in the provincial decider.
Former Limerick panelists Andrew La Touche Cosgrave and Mark O’Dwyer give them great presence in attack, while a generation of younger players who’ve come through the Limerick Academy give them a lot of athleticism and ability all around the park.
Bray Emmets created history last weekend by becoming the first Wicklow team to ever win a Leinster Intermediate Championship, and if they can come back down to earth they’ll provide Monaleen with a serious challenge.
The likes of Christy Moorehouse, John Henderson, and Mark Lennon are brilliant hurlers as well as natural leaders, and will lead charge again on Sunday.
All-Ireland club JHC semi-finals
Ballygiblin (Cork) v Horeswood (Wexford), Dungarvan, 1pm
Defeated in last year’s All-Ireland Final by a single point, Ballygiblin of Cork are just one win away from making it back to headquarters.
They were very impressive winners in Munster, defeating both Colligan of Waterford and St Kieran’s of Limerick emphatically.
Mark Keane anchors the team brilliantly from centre-back, and Joseph O’Sullivan and Darragh Flynn give them a real cutting edge in attack.
They’ll go into this match as favourites, but Horeswood will be no pushovers. They showed great character in the Leinster Final to come back from eight points down to beat Commercials of Dublin by the minimum.
Cathal Parker, Sean Nolan, and Conor Foley are key men for the Wexford side and can dictate a game if allowed.
Easkey (Sligo) v Kilburn Gaels (Britain), Darver, 1pm
Easkey’s rise to prominence has been sensational. Back in 2018 they fielded an adult senior hurling team for the first time in 35 years, and by 2020 they were Sligo champions.
They’ve since made it three county titles in a row then created history by defeating Galway champions Ballygar in the Connacht Final.
Andrew Kilcullen is a forward of the very highest calbire and midfielder Finnian Cawley is a real driving force for the Sligo side.
If the Sligo club can contain Kilburn danger-men Conor Nelson and Donal Reale, they’re good enough to make another major statement here.


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On Friday evening, Morgon and I got a rare date night. We dropped the kids off, grabbed a quick bite to eat, and then dashed off to the theater to catch the new live action Beauty and the Beast.
Now, I should start by noting that the 1991 animated film is a favorite of both myself and my wife. We’ve seen it many, many times. It’s enough of a favorite that on our honeymoon at Disney World, we shelled out for our own wedding gift to ourselves – a numbered, limited edition painting depicting the title characters. Not a print, mind you – hand painted, and priced accordingly. It’s one of the centerpieces of our living room, and has been for nearly ten years. Our kids are huge fans, also. Indeed, they’ve watched the animated film at least four times this last weekend.
There’s a bit of a personal connection, you see. My wife is an introverted bookworm, noted for being rather odd. And it only takes one look at my hairy self to recognize the connection to the Beast. Morgon has awaited the new film with breathless anticipation. I, however, have been less enthused. I loved what they did with Cinderella. But the trailers haven’t moved me. Part of it is because they made a conscious choice with the first trailer to mimic the original animated trailer – shot for shot.
In one sense, it’s pretty cool. But the trailers in general have left me fearful that the film would hew too close to the original, failing to stand on its own legs. That first teaser didn’t help.
Thankfully, the film we actually got doesn’t suffer from that problem. To be sure, it hews very closely to the original. And for the first thirty minutes or so, I still feared that it wouldn’t find its own voice. But that mostly stemmed from the one major problem the film does have: an extremely weak female lead.
Emma Watson is not an untalented actress. She is also, however, simply not one of her generation’s great acting talents. Furthermore, her singing… well, it actually is rather untalented. Even I could hear the autotuning in effect, and I’m usually the guy missing it when everyone complains about it. Her voice just doesn’t live up to the rest of the cast’s.
As if that wasn’t enough, they made too many subtle changes to the character. Belle in the animated film is unfailingly kind – even when she has every reason not to be. It’s a deep part of her character. This Belle, however, is downright rude. She isn’t merely withdrawn and odd, she stands aloof over the village peasants. I find it hard to sympathize with her because she treats them so poorly. No wonder they dislike her.
But the biggest issue is her interactions with Gaston. Now, I love this version of Gaston. They toned down the cartoon buffoonery – especially early in the film. He’s a far more likable character. In fact, one can easily see why the entire village loves him. Yes, he’s still a bit of an oaf. He’s still a bit hung up on himself. But in this version, he’s portrayed as a man trying to gather up his courage. He is, after all, about to propose to the most beautiful girl in the village. Even his famous pub song is portrayed more as his friends trying to put him back together again. It works wonderfully.
Except for the fact that Belle is exceptionally rude to him, when this version of Gaston hasn’t quite earned it. Yes, perhaps, she’s right to actually turn him down. Certainly she’s within her rights to. But she doesn’t just turn him down, she beats him down, hard. Her reaction is over the top. The film relies on our recollection of the annoying Gaston from the animated film to make us dislike him. It’s a shame, because they improved his character arc in every way.
What’s most interesting is that this almost works in completely the opposite way as intended. It gives the character of Belle a bit of a character arc that’s missing in the animated film. Yet because of its accidental nature, it never quite seals the deal.
Still, everything else about this film is top notch. Have I mentioned Gaston yet? He steals the show. The Beast himself puts on a good act, too, however. Everything you’ve heard about La Fou’s gay character changes? It’s actually good. It’s funny. Riotously funny. The backstory of Belle’s parents is a nice touch, as are several other subtle additions: the perpetual winter surrounding the castle, the forgetful nature of the spell, Maurice’s imprisonment being due to theft rather than mere anger. The touches of period setting, costumes, and props added back in – such as Gaston’s crossbow becoming a pistol – are wonderful.
This could have been a five star film. It should have been a five star film. In the end, however, Emma Watson’s Belle hurts. The best I can give this film is four stars.
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Achievement day activities
by Diane Lofgren Mangum
Deseret Book Co.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Written in English.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-177).
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Premature ejaculation is the most common type of sexual problem men experience. It is more common in younger man, and is associated with short-term problems such as stress or performance anxiety, especially when in a new relationship or experiencing relationship problems. Very occasionally it is because of a physical problem, but it usually has emotional and psychological roots. Often this pattern can be broken by speaking to a trained sex therapist or taking CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) sessions. However, there is also medication in the form of both tablets and cream to help prevent this problem, as sometimes it is purely a case of the penis being oversensitive.
Although it may feel embarrassing to talk about, you should speak to your doctor about your worries and they can help you get the best premature ejaculation treatment. Remember that they were trained professional you will be up to help you best, and the more open and honest you are the quicker they can help you. If talking to a therapist or your partner doesn't help manage your premature ejaculation, pills or an anaesthetic cream may be able to help you. You can buy the treatment online from a UK doctor.

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By losing consecutive games to the Baltimore Orioles this week, the Angels have placed themselves in some exclusive company.
They're the first team to drop at least two in a row to the Orioles since the All-Star break. Here's the other teams Baltimore has defeated in consecutive games during the 2010 season:
--- A four-game sweep at Texas, July 8-11
-- Two vs. Washington, June 26-27
-- Two vs. Seattle, May 12-13
-- Two at Minnesota, May 6 and 8 (rainout in between)
-- Three, vs. Boston, April 30, May 1-2.
But hey, this is the Buck Showalter Era at Camden Yards. So far, it's perfect.
Who knows, maybe Scott Van Pelt will get the Arizona Diamondbacks job.
- 1 killed, 22 freeway closed after two vehicles crash while racing, police say
- Irvine girl, 13, seriously injured in Friday's storm
- Buena Park woman killed in crash on the 5 Freeway
- Former gymnast Jeanette Antolin speaks about sexual abuse accusations against U.S. team d
- More rain, more damage, more risk


Improving outcomes for service users in adult placement - Commissioning and care management
Introduction - Acknowledgements
This guide was written by Barrie Fiedler, independent social care consultant.
Many thanks to all those from local authorities, NHS trusts and adult placement schemes who contributed to this guidance through participation in the project discussion groups. Thanks also to NAAPS’ chief executive, operations manager and carers’ support and development worker for their assistance throughout, and particularly to members of the North West adult placement carers group who shared their experiences and ideas.
Brief profiles of and contacts for adult placement schemes and local authorities participating in the project are listed in Appendix 2.


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This original WWII helmet liner headband was manufactured by the Metropolitan Shoemakers, Inc. Both the leather and HBT fabric are in absolutely superb condition. It features the 'double wire' buckle variation, first introduced in early-1942 and later replaced by the standard buckle in mid-1942. This would be an ideal headband for a helmet liner with non-painted steel A-washers (including Hawleys and low-pressure liners).
Early-WWII M1 Helmet Liner Headband (Double Wire)

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Library: Machines not taking over
To see the new technology first hand, visit the Douglas County Public Library in Minden at 1625 Library Lane, or in South Lake Tahoe at 233 Warrior Way, Zephyr Cove. You can also visit their website at http://www.douglas.lib.nv.us.
Sometimes, standing in lines at the library can be time consuming, especially when there’s a toddler severely in need of naptime, or a frazzled student on a deadline for an essay, which—whoops—they forgot about until the last minute.
Now patrons can simply walk in, grab their items, plop them in a stack on a specialized table top, and waltz out, all in a manner of seconds.
The Douglas County Public Library is celebrating National Library Week with a new technological addition, Radio Frequency Identification self-checkout machines.
The new program works with the installation of tiny microchips, about the size of rice grains, into the labels of books. When the books are placed in a stack upon the scanning pad, the software is able to pick up the transmission from the microchips tiny antennas and log them into the system.
The chip works both as a method of inventory as well as a security device. When the books are scanned, it also disarms the anti-theft mechanism within the microchips, similarly to removing the security tag when purchasing clothing from a department store.
“The new system is running smoothly,” said Library Director Amy Dodson. “Our patrons are really enjoying oit. They realized first-hand how simple it is to use. Specifically, that they can scan many books at once without hassle.”
The library actually installed the software at the end of March, but wanted to wait to publically announce it until they had smoothed out any bugs. The National Library Week celebration was the perfect opportunity to unveil the new system.
“The pubic responded really well. They realized it’s so easy to use; easier than an ATM actually.”
The library was partially able to initiate the new system with help from a grant given by the Smallwood Foundation.
The rest came from their own budget.
The most difficult part of the transition, however, was not the installation itself. The software itself only took three days to install. The new labeling of the inventory took nearly six months to finish. They began microchipping at the Lake Tahoe Library Branch first, as it was smaller—with only 20,000 items of the 125,000 the branches hold together—and had shorter hours, allowing staff to spend more time on inventory.
“We were able to finish earlier than originally planned because of the excellent staff,” Dodson said. “We have a great team here. They work so well with each other, and were very impressive in finishing ahead of schedule.”
This technology is not new to nationwide libraries, however.
Larger libraries began using it in the early 2000s, and have been spreading ever since. Dodson was first introduced to the system in 2008, and when she took the position as director at the Douglas County Library in December of 2014, initiating the transition to this new form of check-out was one of the first projects discussed.
Though the public responded well to the installation, many were very concerned about how the new technology would affect the librarians themselves.
“Patrons were worried about machines taking over, pushing out the humans, but that’s not the case. We assured them our jobs weren’t in jeopardy from the system,” Dodson said. “We are still needed.”
Library patrons who are more comfortable with personalized, traditional checkouts will not be turned away. Librarians are also more than happy to demonstrate how the new self-checkout machines work to the public at any time.
In addition to the new system debut, in celebration of National Library Week, the Library also has personalized tote bags, pens, and other goodies to give away while supplies last.

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Why mountain biking is bad?
I love mountain biking but mountain biking can be bad for you. It’s great for your heart, lungs, and parts of your legs and arms but it can create imbalances by strengthening some muscles and not others and lead to tight IT bands and overuse injuries.
Is it hard to get good at mountain biking?
Mountain biking is physical, and requires the engagement of many more muscles than just your legs. A strong upper body and core are critical, especially as the trails become more challenging. Focus on a strong grip, arms, shoulders and trunk to make it safely through tough trails.
What state has the most mountain bikers?
From the red slickrock of Moab to the dialed bike parks in Park City to the cross-country trails around Salt Lake City, Utah is hands down home to the most extensive and varied mountain biking in the US.
Is it bad to mountain bike everyday?
You can ride everyday, but beware that your active heart rate will be notably lower than what you may want to target, as it sort of becomes efficient at what you’re doing everyday after over a week straight of it.
Does mountain biking get you fit?
If you’re ready for a tougher workout that also engages your upper body and core, try mountain biking. It’s also called off-road biking. … It’s more of a total-body workout than biking on the road, which is mostly a lower-body cardio workout. Plan to get on your bike and ride for 30-60 minutes, 3-5 days a week.
What body type is best for cycling?
‘ Most top road sprinters have a mesomorphic body shape, boasting outstanding cardio and good upper body strength to complement their leg power. In other words, they are muscular, powerfully built and generally have a high metabolism and responsive muscle cells.
Why is MTB so expensive?
Mountain bikes are expensive because of the use of high-quality components and technology, some MTB’s go up to $13,000. … Cheap mountain bikes are outright dangerous on trails, frames, wheel, and handlebars can break especially if you ride trails.
Why are bicycles so expensive 2020?
Even corrugated cardboard is up 10% in the last year, with a sharp price increase in the commodity cost at the end of 2020. Labor costs/shortages. … China, Vietnam and Cambodia also have labor shortages. Suppliers said the the labor costs are hitting the factories and they are passing the cost on to bike companies.
Is it cheaper to buy or build a mountain bike?
Is it cheaper to build your own mountain bike? It depends on the parts you want to buy. To build your own bike, you’ll likely be purchasing the same parts at retail that were purchased by a manufacturer at a bulk rate. This means buying a bike is probably less expensive than building one yourself.
Is mountain biking hard for beginners?
Many a roadie has been humbled by an overly ambitious attempt at difficult, technical trails with steep climbs and even steeper drop-offs with little room for mistakes. It’s best to begin on a truly easy, beginner-friendly mountain bike trail, then increase difficulty as you improve your handling and climbing skills.
Why is mountain biking so fun?
In mountain biking, the first race in the company of others is the beginning of a new chapter in one’s life. The fun that bikers derive from frequent bouts of adrenaline rush helps them overcome emotional struggles. You begin to experience a higher level of self-esteem as you perfect the art of biking.

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For National Poetry Month, I am not only writing a poem a day myself, but I am also asking my students to do the same. Something I have noticed this week as they go from the written form to the typed form, my students are thinking about line breaks. They are making their poems look like poems on the page.
Attention to form is made easier by digital media. When they type into a blog post, they can press shift enter to make the lines fall directly below each other. To create stanzas, they simply press enter.
They haven’t all caught on to this easy solution. Kielan made a note in her post “Every stanza ends when the text color changes.”
We haven’t had explicit conversations about line breaks. I talked with Erin about her poetry style. She tells me she is using a list poem style. “Today I am going to stick with my list poem style. I like the way it looks on the page.”
Kaiden said he didn’t think his poem was a poem. “It’s more like a story.”
I said, “That’s OK. When you type it, think about line breaks.” His line breaks made the difference. He was proud of the result.
Every day I am providing some sort of prompt, but I am allowing freedom of form. I think, for now, that is working well. I like to see my students experimenting with form and sounds and styles in poetry. Poetry is like that. Freeing and fun!
Madison’s poem response to Don’t Feed the Boy by Irene Latham.
Do not feed
me. I’m like
a zoo animal.
Yes. That is true.
And I moo at you
like a cow.
And snap at
you like a
my tail feathers
like a peacock.
I stick to
things like a
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September 27, 2021
Product Design is big business in the UK. We have selected the top 150 Product Design companies across the size spectrum to showcase. These startups and companies are all taking different approaches to innovating the Product Design industry, that diversity of innovation is what makes the UK so great.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
We have profiled the top 150 Product Design startups, companies and firms in the UK. This list is in no particular order, all of the companies showcased here are exceptional companies, well worth following.
Monolith AI develops an AI assistant designed to help engineers improve product development.
Marvel puts the power of design in everyone's hands.
Zeroheight is a DevOps platform that allows design teams to create up-to-date style guides and document their design system resources.
Addionics is creating next-generation batteries through intelligent 3D battery architecture and engineering.
M&C Saatchi Group is a creative company that connects specialist expertise, fuelled by data and technology.
Papier's aim is to inspire people to connect with each other in a more thoughtful way and more often.
Gravity Sketch is a VR-based design and collaboration platform that allows distributed teams to create, share, and build in 3D.
Somo is a digital product agency, delivering digital ambitions at pace and scale for the world’s biggest brands and coolest start-ups.
We partner with ambitious startup founders and equip them with the team, tools, expertise and scale to build highly successful startups.
Petainer is a specialist engineering and technology business.
Award Winning Sexual Health Products. Deeply researched, anatomically designed, doctor-endorsed products to make intimacy easy.
Finisterre is a cold water surf company that designs products for cold water surfers around the world.
SafetyNet Technologies designs and builds trusted and valued solutions that enable sustainable practices in the fishing industry
Le Col is driven by Yanto's desire to bring the attitude and approach from his sport into the business
Kape Technologies is an online distribution and digital product hub.
Orlebar Brown provides designer swimwear and resort wear collections.
Javelin provides software for enterprise product teams to launch new products and improve existing ones.
Democratising interior design one room at a time.
Icon is an international architecture and design magazine.
Bare Conductive is a design and technology company that uses printed electronics technology to integrate electronics into the environment.
Tala is a lighting brand that designs and supplies lighting products for interior design.
Kniterate is an affordable and compact digital knitting machine for your workshop.
Future Gov is a digital and design company that provides public services.
Sophia Webster is a British accessories designer and Flamingo enthusiast.
Shavekit restocks men's bathrooms with razors and other high quality grooming supplies.
Doppel create science and design led technology to naturally change how you feel, think and behave.
Easle develops an online creative platform that helps in connecting brands to attract businesses.
Berg is a cloud-based company that develops and commercializes cloud services for hardware innovators.
Those is a hardware startup making Joto, the robotic drawing board turning pixels into pen & ink.
Therapy-Box are developers specialising in healthcare and education.
Frog Design operates as a global design, innovation, and strategy firm.
Bottletop creates collections that celebrate true craftsmanship.
Curie London is online platform offering wide range of plant based meat products to promote sustainability and improve animal life.
Zenaura is a IoT controlled home fragrance with aspirational design.
NJORI is a creator and designer of a multi-purpose smart cooker that can be stored on a bookshelf.
AKQA is an ideas and innovation company that uses the imaginative application of art and science to create ideas, products, and services.
Ustwo is a digital design studio that delivers interaction and user interface design services.
HURR is the smart way to rent your wardrobe, on-demand.
Obvious Engineering is a research & development-driven software company with a focus on consumer products.
Inspiration Hut provides daily inspiration from some of the world’s most creative portfolios for designers, photographers, and artists.
Fjord is a service design consultancy.
Martha Brook is the online home of personalised productivity tools for young women
Digital innovation & production.
Friday Labs brings simplicity to home automation. Our products combine beautiful design and great functionality.
Flagsmith lets you manage feature flags and remote config across web, mobile and server side applications. We're Open Source.
OHNE is a UK-based tampon subscription and feminine health brand.
FIELD is a creative studio that delivers artworks for digital platforms.
A game that encourages teamwork & transports play into a digital world.
Mobile Games Design & Development Studio
Tiosk is a contemporary tea brand specialising in premium tea-based drinks.
Joseph Joseph’s ability to blend innovative design, contemporary styling and a distinctive use of colour is unique within the industry.
AquAffirm is a product development company commercializing technologies to address global biomedical and environmental issues.
We are a creative business partner. We work with companies to invent and reinvent their businesses to unlock growth.
Brilliant Basics is a global digital product and customer experience studio.
Rocket Design is an Italy-based company that designs, manufactures, and sells rockstar-inspired furniture and gifting products.
Studio Graphene is a rapidly growing team of passionate techies who love building innovative products for their clients.
Retail Insight is provider of store-focused retail analytics solutions.
New take away concept opening in London in 2015
We design iconic visual identities and packaging for consumer brands.
Challenger Acquisitions engages in the design and engineering of observation wheels and structures worldwide.
Fripp Design and Research is a product design and research, and business development consultancy.
Audio reinvented, check our website for updates on our launch.
Mind the Product is an international product community for users to gain information.
Wolff Olins is a brand consultancy, based in London, New York City, Dubai, and San Francisco.
Home decor, e-commerce, furnishings
We’ve been making impeccably stylish, beautifully designed products, principally in white, for over 20 years.
We work at all scales and in all sectors. We create transformative cultural, corporate, residential and other spaces .
Building the future of teamwork
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PCB | March 01, 2011
V-PS expands milling capabilities
V-PS has installed a new Schmoll milling machine. The machine in question has been built especially for V-PS, according to the latest technologies and guidelines.
The machine has an accuracy rate of 50µm. It has also been equipped with the latest milling software and the newest generation of spindles (can reach up to 80'000 rpm). The new Schmoll milling machine also has a camera mounted next to one of the spindles. The camera detects the identification marks on the PCB, allowing it to set the zero mark. With this, the milling program can be run with extremely precise positioning. The machine can also be deployed for controlled depth milling with an accuracy of 20µm. This is important for the precision milling needed for flex and flex-rigid PCBs, both of which have seen an increase in demand at V-PS.


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Sivakarthikeyan talks to me about the most ambitious project of his career, Velaikkaran, and how the story affected him so much that he’s decided never to be part of commercials
The plan was for Sivakarthikeyan to breeze in, have a group chat with some members of the press, and spread the word about Velaikkaran. But he’s a bit too nice to say no to an exclusive conversation with us. At the conference hall of the Residency Towers, the actor — a star now — had a chat with me about a variety of topics including his upcoming film, Velaikkaran, and his last film, Remo, which came in for some criticism over its portrayal of love. Excerpts follow:
When we last spoke — around Remo’s release — you spoke of slowly working your way to doing good cinema. Is Velaikkaran an example of that?
I think you’ll quite like the film. (smiles) You’ll be able to relate to it as a viewer… and as an employee. I’m not the hero of the film. The content is. I have no forced stunt sequences or love angles. Right after Remo, I wanted to do a film that would be in contrast. I’m glad I got Velaikkaran.
Is this to be thought of as the beginning of Sivakarthikeyan’s entry into serious, big-budget cinema?
If you’re asking if I’ll stop doing commercial entertainers, no. My next film with Ponram is an example. It’s those films that allow me the liberty of working with new directors and experimenting with content. Velaikkaran, I think, is my upper limit for content-oriented cinema. I’m aware that the stakes are bigger than ever.
It’s often said that Tamil cinema failed to tap Rajinikanth’s underrated acting talent. Is there a worry that your rising star value could prevent you from doing meaningful, small-budget films?
The problem is, even if Rajini sir were to do a small-budget film, it will still be purchased for a hefty sum, and this in turn necessitates that the collections be proportionally big. Our market isn’t like Hindi cinema’s, where a film can be successful simply by doing well in A centres. Eventually, I hope to do films like Chak De, but hey, there’s a lot of time for that. I haven’t even really started doing the five-song, five-fight routine yet.
Is Velaikkaran the most serious film of your career yet?
Without doubt. The film kicks off without much ado, and then the story’s layers begin to peel gradually. The film has given me confidence that good content can bring out more nuanced performances from me. No other film I’ve done has had me emote as much.
You’ve said that for the first time, you approached a director (Mohan Raja) for a film.
Yes, I loved Thani Oruvan. I loved how, despite being your usual story of a cop and a criminal, it felt so different. I loved its core idea of the hero going after his enemy, of how he almost adores him. Thani Oruvan gave me the confidence that Mohan Raja sir could pull off a film with me, without comedy tracks.
Thani Oruvan had a social angle too: that people shouldn’t wait for personal loss before taking up arms against evil. How about in Velaikkaran?
Here, we talk about where our money actually goes. How is it that no matter how much we earn it’s never sufficient? This is a huge problem, especially for the poor. Mohan Raja sir explains it all in the film. In fact, so affected am I by this story that I have decided never to act in television commercials.
Given the revenue you will likely be losing out on, it must have been a big decision for you.
It was only because of it that it seemed an easy decision. I wouldn’t want to make money at the expense of a poor, innocent child somewhere getting conned by an advertisement. I couldn’t live with myself for doing that.
I find this dichotomy interesting. On one hand, you show your social concern by taking a stand against ads. On the other hand, you do a film like Remo which justifies stalking and sexism.
It’s important not to confuse the real Sivakarthikeyan with the actor. For instance, I don’t smoke and drink. I don’t chase women. I despise violence. But I cannot tell a director that I won’t do those things in a film. On Remo, one Tamil publication wrote, Remo samudhaayaththin saabakedu. Really? I understand giving me advice, but why would people try to stop a film from doing well?
Remo did do well though.
Yes, it did. But what if it hadn’t? I wouldn’t want the director/producer to suffer. Remo’s just a film, and I don’t think it’s right to say that what’s shown on screen affects everyone. Advertisements, however, are a different ball game.
But hey, if such love tracks create so much trouble, I’ll try and avoid them. In Velaikkaran, for instance, there’s no stalking. Nayanthara plays a character called Mrinalini, and the relationship she has with my character, Arivu, is based on the understanding they develop with each other.
Now that you’re acting with top heroines like Nayanthara and Samantha, is there a temptation to believe you’ve truly arrived as an A-list actor?
Not really. I don’t think that’s the achievement. I take more pride that producers are trusting me with budgets that make it possible to accommodate such heroines. But yes, I grew up admiring their work, and I’d be lying if I said it’s not a big deal.
What do you suppose has got producers betting big on you?
I don’t know. I guess it’s because even my average films like Maan Karate did well at the box office. So they must must have wondered what a good film featuring me could do. I hope Velaikkaran turns out to be that film.
This interview was written for Cinema Express, the cinema division of The New Indian Express. All copyrights belong to the organisation. Do link to its page if you’d like to share it.


Union of Turkish World Municipalities (TDBB) hosted 18 press members coming from Azerbaijan, Bashkortostan, Daghistan, Khakassia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, TRNC, Macedonia, Tatarstan and Turkmenistan.
During the visit hosted by Secretary General Fahri Solak, within the framework of one-week Turkey Program organized with the cooperation of Directorate General of Press and Information (BYEGM), Office of Public Diplomacy and TURKSOY, 18 press members coming from 10 different countries were informed about the activities of TDBB and their questions were answered.
Turkish World Press Members Received Honor Awards
During their visit in Ankara, the delegation participated “2015 TURKSOY 6th Press Honor Awards” Ceremony organized within the scope of Haldun Taner Year Opening. In the program the press members in the delegation received their awards from Minister of Culture and Tourism Ömer Çelik for their contributions to Turkish culture and art life.
After the completion of the program in Ankara, the delegation who came to Istanbul on 27 February 2015 visited Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States (Turkic Council), Department of Ottoman Records and TDBB officials.


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If you haven’t had quiche lately, it is time to remedy that situation. I could eat quiche for breakfast, lunch, and dinner without ever growing tired of it. This recipe takes the classic chili con carne and turns it into a quiche which makes an ideal winter meal, right?
Cornmeal crust is the perfect foil for meaty and cheesy savory pies. Not only is the rustic texture and flavor of cornmeal pastry a nice change, but it also helps if you have something that is super juicy to avoid soggy bottom pies.
If you like quiche and cornbread, you’ll love this. The cornmeal crust gives a sort of cornbread feel while maintaining the flaky composure that any great crust should have. This is one of my favorite crusts to use for savory pies, tarts and galettes.
Chili Cheese Quiche
In a small bowl, combine sour cream & ice water; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar & salt. Using a pastry blender or fingertips, cut in butter until mixture resembles both coarse crumbs & small peas. Sprinkle the cold sour cream mixture over dough, 1 Tbsp at a time, tossing with a fork to evenly distribute it.
After you have added all the sour cream mixture, dough should be moist enough to stick together when pressed; if not add additional cold water, 1 tsp at a time. DO NOT overwork dough. Press dough into a disk & wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
In a large skillet, sauté beef, onion & garlic until meat is cooked & any liquid has evaporated. Stir in spices, corn, tomato sauce, beans. Remove from heat & allow to cool slightly. Grate cheese.
Whisk together eggs, milk & seasoning.
Roll out pastry to fit a 9-inche quiche pan. Place filling mixture in crust; sprinkle with cheese then pour milk mixture over the cheese.
Bake for about 45 minutes or until set. Top with more grated cheese if you wish.
I just can’t resist fitting a bit of fruit mincemeat into my Christmas baking, so this year it comes in a quick bread. Quick breads cover a wide range, from biscuits and scones, which are made from a dough, to muffins and loaves that are made from a batter. They can be large or small, savory or sweet. The major thing that identifies them is the fact that they are, as their name implies, quick to make.
Quick breads have evolved as a distinctly different tradition after the introduction of baking powder in 1850. Before that, breads and cakes were leavened with yeast.
These breads come in all shapes and sizes. Even though they are called breads, lets be clear, they are a cake of sorts. Some breads are light and airy, others are hearty and dense. The ingredients used will greatly affect the final volume and texture. Oats gives breads a somewhat dense and chewy texture. Sugar helps to keep breads tender and without salt will taste flat.
The basic way to prepare a quick bread is the two-bowl method. This entails mixing all dry ingredients separately from the liquid and sugar, then quickly combining the two with only a few strokes. The idea is to not overmix or overbake.
If you like mincemeat, this loaf is so nice to have on hand during the Christmas season.
Mincemeat Quick Bread w/ Orange Spread
Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 4 1/2-cup ring mold pan or bottom only of a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, beat eggs; stir in mincemeat, brown sugar, milk & butter.
In another bowl, whisk together flour baking powder & salt. Add to wet mixture, combining ONLY until flour mixture is moistened. Pour into chosen baking pan
Bake about 45-50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven & cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar if you wish. Serve warm or cool with Orange Butter.
In a small bowl, beat marmalade with butter until softened & blended.
Autumn is upon us and love it or hate it, pumpkin spice season is well underway. It all started with the introduction of the famous Starbucks ‘Pumpkin Spice Latte’ in 2003. Strangely enough, as a kid, I wasn’t crazy about pumpkin at all. But that was then, now I’m one of those who loves everything pumpkin.
The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling and the air is filled with the ‘flavors of fall’. With both apples & pumpkins in season right now its hard not to enjoy making use of them.
As usual, this recipe started out with a simple little no-cook pudding but got an upgrade with some spiced, caramelized apples. Yum!
Pumpkin Spice Custard w/ Caramelized Apples
Caramelized Apples & Cranberries
Caramelized Apples & Cranberries
In a medium pot, melt butter then add water & sugar. When the caramel is golden brown, add the cranberries, swirling them into the caramel. When the cranberries begin to burst, add the apple & orange zest, then sprinkle with the spices. Lower the heat & simmer 5-10 minutes to thicken. Do not over cook the compote as it will thicken when cooled.
Transfer to a heat resistant glass bowl & cool to room temperature, then cover & chill.
In a large bowl, beat pudding mix, pumpkin puree, milk, brown sugar & spices until smooth & creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Chill for an hour before assembling with fruit.
In serving glasses of choice, layer the pudding with caramelized fruit compote. Top with a dollop of whipped cream & a sprinkle of gingersnap crumbs if you wish.
I enjoy to make miniature versions of food whether its sweet or savory. I’m not sure where that ‘obsession’ came from. It could be that having worked in the commercial food industry for many years, you always prepared food in large quantities or maybe because now its just for the two of us. Whatever the reason …. its fun! I’m sure you are probably quite familiar with the Dutch Baby or German pancake. I have featured them on the blog numerous times over the years.
A cross between a pancake and a crepe, a Dutch baby begins with the thin pancake-like batter which is poured into a hot skillet or an oven proof dish. When the edges of the pancake are brown, it is ready to come out of the oven. The center is perfect for adding sweet or savory ingredients.
The recipe is a basic, universal one that can be adapted in a number of different ways:
- Add berries or other fruit to the batter
- Add different spices such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, chai spices, or switch up the extract to use almond, lemon or orange.
- Top with whipped cream, mascarpone, whipped maple butter, jam, peanut/almond butter or a fresh fruit compote.
- To make a savory version, omit sugar & vanilla and add veggies & herbs.
Brion & I are having mini rhubarb Dutch baby pancakes today. Should be good!
Mini Rhubarb Dutch Baby Pancakes
In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, brown sugar, flour & spices. Stir until combined. Roast in oven, uncovered, for about 25 minutes or until tender & thickened. Remove from heat & keep warm.
Dutch Baby Batter
In a blender, combine pancake ingredients & blend well until frothy. Leave in blender while you prepare muffin tins.
Preheat oven to 425 F. Place a 12-cup muffin tin in oven.
When the oven is heated, melt the second 2 Tbsp butter. Remove hot muffin tin from oven & quickly brush bottoms & sides of pan with melted butter. Turn blender on for a few seconds to re-mix batter, then quickly pour into hot muffin cups, dividing equally between 12 cups, filling about 1/2-2/3 full.
Place in oven & bake for 15-18 minutes, or until puffy & deep golden color. Remove from oven (pancakes will quickly deflate). Place pancakes on serving plates & spoon warm rhubarb sauce in them. Top with a bit of either whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
While the origins of the black forest cake aren’t all that clear, some historians believe that its origins can be traced back to the Black Forest Region of Germany. This part of Germany is well known for its sour cherries and ‘Kirschwasser‘ … a clear cherry brandy.
This iconic creation is a layered confection of a liqueur ‘soaked’ chocolate cake with rich whipped cream and sour cherries between its layers. The liqueur and cherries give the cake an intense and unique fruity flavor. It’s these sour cherries which gave it its German name: Schwarzwald Kirsch Kuchen or Black Forest Cherry Cake.
There are many origin stories about the cake. Some sources claim that the name of the cake is inspired by the traditional custom of the women of the Black Forest region, with a characteristic hat with big red pom-poms on top called a ‘Bollenhut’. The earliest published written record of black forest cake was in 1934, by a German confectioner. Today, the cake is well known worldwide and probably one of the most popular cakes in Germany.
Since we just happen to have a nice little sour cherry tree growing in our garden, why not put some of them to good use in these cakes?!
Black Forest Desserts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cherry juice in the bottom of each of two 8-ounce ramekins. Microwave ramekins until butter and brown sugar are melted and bubbling, about 1 minute. Arrange cherries in a tightly packed layer in the bottom of each ramekin.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. In another small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons butter and 1/3 cup brown sugar with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Stir in egg yolk, then flour mixture and milk. Divide batter between ramekins.
Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a cake comes out with only a few crumbs attached, about 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, beat cream, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and cherry brandy until soft peaks form. Run a paring knife around edge of each cake and invert onto a plate. Serve cakes with brandy whipped cream.
- Kirschwasser is German for 'Cherry Water', and while it may be as clear as water, it packs quite a punch. This double distilled brandy made from the sour Morello cherries is, more often than not, simply referred to a Kirsch. This 'not too sweet with a subtle cherry/almond flavored' liqueur is a vitally necessary ingredient to make a traditional Black Forest Cake; for that is where both the cake and Kirschwasser hail from... The Black Forest, or Schwarzwald, in southwestern Germany.
Glazed fresh fruit tart looks so elegant and summer-ish. They are the perfect dessert, whether your meal is casual or formal. In some ways, I guess its a version of a fruit pizza.
Apart from the fresh fruit and glaze, pastry cream adds a nice base to the tart. A custard pudding hybrid, pastry cream is used for ‘filling’, in the cold form, not as a pudding. Widely used to fill desserts like napoleons, cakes, cream puffs, tarts, etc.
To define, pastry cream is basically custard thickened with cornstarch and has a higher stability as compared to custard puddings which use just eggs to achieve their creamy texture. Vanilla is the classic flavor because it has to complete other flavors of the dessert. Pure vanilla is always best as the artificial flavorings add bitter taste profiles. In addition, some alcoholic desserts use pastry cream mixed with rum.
This tart has a layer of vanilla pastry cream, topped with raspberries and blueberries then brushed with an apricot glaze.
Berry Custard Tart
In a heavy saucepan, stir together the milk & 1/4 cup sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks & egg. Stir together the remaining sugar & cornstarch; then stir them into the egg until smooth. When the milk comes to a boil, drizzle it into the bowl in a thin stream while mixing so that you don't cook the eggs. Return the mixture to the saucepan; slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly so the eggs don't curdle or scorch on the bottom.
When the mixture comes to a boil & thickens, remove from the heat. Stir the butter & vanilla, mixing until the butter is completely blended in. Pour into a heat proof container & place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled then beat until smooth with an electric mixer before using.
Other Prep Work
Line an oblong tart pan with thawed puff pastry. The short ends of the pastry should be even with the bottom of the pan but the long sides should come up to the top of pan sides. With a sharp knife, score the long sides where the sides meet the bottom of pan. Do not cut all the way through. Pierce the center of the pastry with a fork. Whisk together the egg and milk. Brush the edges of the pastry shell with the egg wash.
Bake the pastry shell for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Remove to a rack to cool completely. If needed, press the center down lightly to create an indentation. Cool while preparing filling.
Rinse & carefully dry fruit on paper towels. In a small blender, puree apricot preserves with water or liqueur until smooth.
Place smooth pastry cream in a piping bag with a large flat tip. Carefully pipe pastry cream in long strips to cover the bottom ONLY of the puff pastry shell.
Arrange a row of raspberries down both sides of the tart; close to the edge & close to each other. Using a long straight edge helps to place the fruit in an even line.
To 1/3 of the apricot glaze add some red food coloring to help accent the natural color of the raspberries. Apply a couple of light coats of the glaze carefully to the raspberries.
Fill the center of the area with blueberries, being careful to distribute evenly in rows. Using the remainder of the un-colored apricot glaze, give several light coats to blueberries. Chill until ready to serve.
Shortcake is such a classic dessert that is perfect for spring and summer. True shortcake has history, even pedigree, but there is some confusion as to its name. ‘Short’ is an English word that means crisp. Or, more specifically, something made crisp with the addition of either butter or shortening.
Another issue with shortcake is whether it should be cake-like or biscuit-like. Some culinary researchers claim that’s a regional preference. Even though the name has English origins, most sources agree that shortcake was a North American invention. Being so versatile, this simple, elegant dessert can be made with any number of fruits and served warm or cold.
I am using some of the LorAnn company’s Blueberry Emulsion today, to add a real pop of flavor to the glazed blueberries. These should be so good!
Glazed Blueberry Shortcakes
Spray mini Bundt pans with baking spray. Then, add some all-purpose flour to each cavity, shake it around, and discard the excess.
Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Then add the vanilla, softened butter, milk, and egg. With an electric mixer, beat on medium speed for about two minutes. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cavities in mini Bundt pans. Each cavity should be about 3/4 full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pan before attempting to remove them. Gently loosen each cake with your fingers then invert the pan to release the cakes onto a wire cooling rack.
Glazed Blueberry Topping
Place 1 cup of the blueberries in a saucepan with 1/4 cup water, sugar & cornstarch. Bring to a boil & simmer until juicy & thick. Place the remaining berries & blueberry emulsion in a bowl; add glaze mixture & toss to coat.
In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 2-3 tablespoons milk. Add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time to achieve the desired consistency.
Place shortcakes on individual serving plates. Drizzle with lemon glaze & top each cake with some glazed blueberries. Garnish with lemon zest.
- LorAnn's Blueberry Emulsion tastes like fresh ripe berries.
- Add instead of using blueberries or in addition to the fruit to add a punch of blueberry flavor and color. Use in any recipe as you would an extract - and experience better results. 1 teaspoon baking extract = 1 teaspoon emulsion
I realize mushrooms aren’t for everyone but if you do enjoy them, it seems there are no end to recipes you can use them in. As well as making a great filling for your quiche, its nice to add even more color and flavor with crust variations. Keep in mind that the best time to add extra ingredients to your pastry is after you’ve blended your flour and butter together in the food processor and before pulsing in the cold water.
Here’s a few ideas to elevate savory quiche crusts:
Herbs: Try adding 2 tablespoons each of any of these fresh herbs – chives, thyme, parsley, rosemary & sage. If you only have dried herbs, cut back to about 1/2-1 teaspoon each.
Cheese: As we all know, cheese makes everything better! Adding it to pastry is amazing. Try mixing it up with different combinations of cheese: Gruyere in the filling and parmesan in the crust for example.
Spices: Such as turmeric, fennel seed or even a grind of peppercorn (black, white or pink) can significantly alter any savory crust.
Bacon: Even just a little bacon will add some smokiness to the quiche. Be sure to chop it small enough after frying so it can be well incorporated into the crust.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Although they add tanginess and a nice smoky red color, they are often best as a background flavor. Since they can easily overpower when used in the filling, add them to the crust.
Wild Mushroom Quiche w/ Parmesan Crust
In a medium bowl, combine flour, grated Parmesan & salt. Cut in shortening & butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture forms coarse crumbs the size of small peas.
Combine ice water and lemon juice (or vinegar); drizzle 1/2 of the lemon water over cold flour mixture and stir until the dough just starts to come together or turns “shaggy”. Begin adding a few more tablespoons of water at a time, stirring between each addition. Once most of the water has been used (but you have a tablespoon or two remaining) use your hands to gather the shaggy strands into a ball and knead the dough two or three times. If you have dry bits remaining in the bowl, add a little additional water.
Gather the dough in a ball, dust your counter with a tiny amount of flour, and quickly pat dough into a small flat disk. Cut dough in half and then stack one piece on top of the other, flour side down. Use the heel of your hand and press the dough down and divide once more. Cover each piece with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator, but overnight is best.
Slice green onion & mushrooms. Sauté in butter, add minced garlic, stirring often. Allow to cook for five minutes uncovered so the moisture evaporates.
Cut broccoli into florets & add to pan along with chopped red pepper. Cook another 6 minutes then remove from heat.
Grate Havarti cheese. In a container, whisk together eggs, milk & seasonings.
Remove pastry from refrigerator & place on a lightly floured work surface. Roll dough out to fit a 9-10-inch pie pan. Trim away any excess dough, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang to form the crust.
Sprinkle a small amount of the Havarti over bottom; top with vegetable mixture then remaining Havarti.
Bake until quiche tests done. Since the quiche is made with milk instead cream it will take longer to bake. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This quiche tastes great just out of the oven, but even better the next day.
- Don't hesitate to use cream instead of milk if you would like a richer filling.
The ‘poke cake‘ is an advertising invention of the late 1970s, when Jell-O created it to increase sluggish sales. The Jell-O salads of the ‘50s and ‘60s were outmoded and on the wane so this was a way to bring it back. These cakes were colorful and easy to make. A fork, chopstick or the handle of a wooden spoon is used to poke deep holes all over the top of the baked cake. Next, it is topped with a colorful Jell-O syrup, which trickles into the cake looking like brightly colored streamers.
But, like all successful desserts, even the poke cake has undergone numerous reinterpretations over time. Starting from the base no longer cooked only in vanilla flavor but also made with coconut, lemon, chocolate, with fruit & yogurt, arriving at the holes that are filled in other choices such as chocolate, cream, jams, etc. etc.
Although it would seem like poke cakes are a phenomenon born in corporate American kitchens, drenching cake in flavorful liquids is not new, or an entirely an American creation. England’s sticky toffee pudding, a single layer date cake, is poked all over while still warm from the oven with a fork or skewer and drenched in sticky butterscotch sauce. Genoise, the classic French sponge cake, is almost always soaked in sugar syrups spiked with liqueur, not just for flavor, but to keep the cake fresh and prevent it from drying out. Pastel de tres leches, or ‘three-milks cake’, is a beloved Latin American classic. Made from sponge cake soaked in a milky syrup combining evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream. All three called for this hole-poking action long before the 1970’s.
Of course, getting back to my German heritage, brings to mind a German butter cake or butter kuchen. This classic yeasted cake (actually more like bread), seems to be very closely aligned with the poke cake idea. After the dough has risen and been rolled out, deep impressions are made for the filling to nestle in. I think some blueberries and lemon curd will work nicely here.
Blueberry Lemon Poke 'Bread'
In a small dish, heat milk to lukewarm. Add yeast & 1 tsp sugar; let sit for 5 minutes to allow yeast to activate. In a large bowl, whisk together remaining 1/4 cup sugar, melted butter, sour cream & egg. Add yeast mixture & stir to combine.
In another bowl, whisk flour & salt. Add flour mixture to yeast mixture 1 cup at a time, combining after each addition. Once all flour has been added, knead on a lightly floured surface for about 2 minutes.
Lightly grease the large bowl, place dough in it & cover with plastic wrap & a tea towel. Allow to rest for at least one hour, in a draft free place until dough has doubled in volume.
Assembly & Bake
Line a 15" X 10"-inch jellyroll pan with parchment paper. Place dough on paper & press out evenly in pan. Make about 20 deep impressions in dough with your fingertips. Fill each one with a spoonful of lemon curd & top with a couple of large blueberries. Allow cake to rise 10 minutes.
Bake bread/cake for about 20 minutes or until golden. Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients. Remove from oven: cool for just a few minutes then drizzle with glaze. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Cut into 15 serving pieces.

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As I traveled around the Midwest, I quickly learned that a certain sign that a town’s economy is agriculture based (and most small towns in the Midwest fall into this category) was the presence of two things, always in close proximity to each other—train tracks and grain elevators. In these photos, taken in East Lincoln, Illinois (right next to Atlanta, Illinois), the grain elevators are right at the edge of the small “downtown” area. (In fact, one can almost judge the size of the town by the number and height of the grain elevators. This is a very small town.)
The train tracks are immediately behind them. Storage and transportation are the immutable twins of trade. Note that there is also a road, for trucks bringing corn in, with the train for transporting it out just behind it. The pipes stretching out from the towers can dump grain into a train car with astonishing speed.

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The gentle wind, a sweet and passionate wooer, Kisses the blushing leaf, and stirs up life Within the solemn woods of ash deep-crimsoned, And silver beech, and maple yellow-leaved, Where Autumn, like a faint old man, sits down By the wayside a-weary.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 March 24, 1882) was an American poet who wrote many works that are still famous today, including The Song of Hiawatha, Paul Revere's Ride and Evangeline. He also wrote the first American translation of Dante Alighieri's Inferno and was one of the five members of the group known as the Fireside Poets. Born in Maine, Longfellow lived for most of his life in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in a house occupied during the American Revolution by General George Washington and his staff.
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To get kids excited about reading, it helps to have books they love. Here's a list of some favorites around our house.
Anything by Mo Willems. If you don't know who Knuffle Bunny is, if you're not friends with Elephant and Piggie, and if you've never had to stop the Pigeon from driving the bus, you're missing out. We love everything by Mo Willems. We always stop at his spot on the library shelf to see if there's anything new by him--or old favorites. A less known Mo Willems that my girls love is Leonardo the Terrible Monster.
King Jack and the Dragon by Peter Bently is a charming story about a boy who fights off dragons with his brother and friend. One of my girls has chosen this book every single night since we got it from the library.
Press Here by Herve Tullet was another favorite library find. Press the button and fun things happen with the dots on the page. I was surprised at how much my five year old loved reading and playing with this book. In an age where she's familiar with tablets and things really do change with the touch of a button, she had fun imagining along with this book.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen. This book is best read by daddy with lots of enthusiasm. When she was only two, my daughter could recite this book along with him.
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is my favorite picture book ever. My boy will be Max for Halloween some year.
Other books my kids love:
Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
The Snowy Day by Ezra Zack Keats
Pete the Cat by Eric Litwin
No, David! by David Shannon
Robert Munsch books
Look and Find books
What are some of your family's favorite picture books?

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August 23, 2019
Supporting Youth at-risk More Effective at Fighting Violent Crime than Ford-Tory Surveillance Announcement
CCTV has “no impact on levels of violent crime”
Toronto – Premier Doug Ford and Mayor John Tory’s announcement today that the province will give the Toronto Police Service $3 million to install CCTV cameras will not lead to a decrease in violent crime, according to multiple studies. Research shows that the most effective means of reducing gun violence is by providing youth at-risk with supports including job training, education assistance, and safe spaces to access recreation, counselling, and mentorship.
“Police enforcement is a critical component of addressing gun violence. However, study after study support the fact that rather than buying cameras to watch vulnerable young people it is more effective to look out for them before they take the wrong path,” said Josh Matlow, City Councillor for Toronto – St. Paul’s (Ward 12). “Supportive spaces that provide better options for vulnerable young people will support families, create safer communities, and save lives.”
The College of Policing in the UK, where CCTVs are more widely used, conducted an extensive literature review of more than 40 scholarly articles and found that “(CCTV) is more effective when directed at theft of and from vehicles, while it has no impact on violent crime”. Similarly, an article in the US-based, peer-reviewed Journal of Crime and Justice found that “findings offer modest support for CCTV as a deterrent against auto theft while demonstrating no effect on other crime types”
Experts cite inequality, poverty, systemic racism, and a lack of opportunity as primary factors influencing whether a teen picks up a gun or chooses a better path in life. The seminal Review of the Roots of Youth Violence report, and many other studies, have concluded that police enforcement is just one piece of the puzzle in curbing gun and gang activity amongst young people. The report identifies providing safe, inclusive spaces as an important, near-term measure that will curb youth violence
During the 2018 municipal election, Councillor Matlow proposed the addition of 20 new youth spaces, which would put almost every young person in Toronto within walking distance (2 km) of a safe and supportive environment for activities, homework help, and access to trained youth outreach workers. All 20 additional spaces could be implemented and run next year for under $3 million, less costly than the CCTV announcement today, according to a 2019 Budget Briefing Note prepared by City Staff.
College of Policing, UK (2013) The effects of CCTV on Crime
McMurtry, Roy & Curling, Alvin (2008) Review of the Roots of Youth Violence
Piza, Eric L. (2018) The crime prevention effect of CCTV in public places: a propensity score analysis Journal of Crime and Justice Volume 41, 2018 – Issue 1, pp 14-30
Youth Spaces are:
Supervised spaces that are open to youth 5-6 days a week. There are currently 10 in operation. These spaces have stuff like WiFi, TV, gaming consoles, foosball tables, pool tables, computers, recording studios, photography labs, and study spaces. Free programs include photography, barbering and hairstyling, yoga, DJing, and music recording.
Safe space in the library for all youth, ages 13-19. There are currently 11 in operation. Youth can spend time doing homework with tutors, hanging out, playing board or video games, and participating in events, programs and workshops. Many of the activities make use of the technology that the Youth Hub owns, including laptops, digital cameras, DJ equipment, and Virtual Reality (VR) headsets. Activities include: Gaming, Homework Help, Employment resources, De-stressing activities, and special workshops such as financial literacy, poetry, writing, video editing, health and wellness, and dance.


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Hello. I'm Lauren and I'm a strategic marketing graphic designer.
I received my B.F.A. in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago in 2009, and my M.A. in Communication, Media and Theatre from Northeastern Illinois University in 2015. I have over 10 years of designing experience in both B2B and B2C markets.
Art has always been a part of my life, whether it was drawing, painting, soft sculpture or the performing arts, I was always interested in being an artist. My range and expression in art has helped me in my career, as my interests have allowed me to become more well-rounded and dive into areas of design not all graphic designers get to explore, such as animation, video and illustration.
My experience as a strategic marketing graphic designer has allowed me to constantly adapt and grow as an artist and member of a team. Outside of design, I've been able to lend a hand at pitching new concepts, light copy writing and editing, social media management, and art direction. I'm looking forward to the many ways I can bring my experience and art to new industries.
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The Blackman-Leoni Township public safety department reported the following Monday, Sept. 23, and early Tuesday activity:
There were 65 incidents.
At 12:50 p.m. Monday, a larceny of retaining wall blocks was reported on Sutton Road in Leoni Township.
At 4:56 p.m. on Portage Road in Leoni Township, there was a conservation report of an illegal dumping.
At 6:14 p.m., two vehicles got into an accident at Page and Stillwell avenues in Leoni Township. There were injuries.
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Simply looking up “tap” in a library’s catalog will not give you all of a library’s holdings on tap dance. Look up titles and the names of artists connected with the topic and try the following subject headings. Be creative with your searches, this list is not comprehensive:
Normally, for books or videos we don't own, we'd suggest using Borrow Direct. Since Borrow Direct is for physical items only, that's not an option at the moment. We have a guide to using remote library services on the left of the page (or click here) that can help you find items you need during this time. But items that are physical only (where no electronic copy exists) may be very difficult or impossible to gain access to right now, unfortunately.
Feel free to contact Charlotte with questions, though!


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A Mile in My Shoes
What is it like to have been a prisoner of war? To be a sex worker, miner or refugee? Or to have rediscovered love in your eighties?
Empathy Museum invites you to take a moment to look at the world through someone else’s eyes.
Curated by artist Clare Patey, Empathy Museum presents A Mile in My Shoes, an interactive shoe shop where you can walk a mile in someone else’s shoes – literally.
Date and time
1–10 September 2020
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Scholastic Classics: Welsh Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends
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Enjoy Wales’s rich heritage of myth and fairy tales, re-told for young readers. From magical Welsh dragons that destroy a castle night after night, to a princess made out of flowers and a fairy changeling bother; from loyal hunting hound Gelert, to a boy who asks questions and goes on to become the greatest Welsh bard ever known… This book includes traditional favourites and classic myths and legends from Welsh folklore.
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This article will tell you the province of Eliza Fletcher’s downfall alongside the Eliza Fletcher Dissection Report as well as the whole secret encompassing her passing.
Did Eliza Fletcher’s body turn up? What do the post-mortem reports of her body? Following the report of capturing of Eliza Fletcher Eliza Fletcher, the Crook is revealed by police when they find a piece of DNA that was tracked down on her shoes.
The US Authority said that the examination was underway, notwithstanding, as of late they uncovered that a body of a departed individual was viewed as decaying inside the storm cellar of a house that was empty in Memphis. The examination has explained a ton of subtleties. Look at this article for the full story on Eliza Fletcher Examination Report and the secret encompassing her passing.
The Ongoing Circumstance
In the hunt to find the remaining parts of Eliza Elements The police in Memphis found a pack with blue shorts accepted to have a place with Eliza. They likewise found the body of a dead individual getting spoiled and radiating a horrendous smell.
The body was shipped off a post-mortem examination audit, the report was clear that the body was that of Eliza who was seized by Abston grabbed. Additional data from her examination isn’t yet accessible. Specialists say they’ll uncover all the more once the right data is found. Keep perusing to find extra subtleties regarding Eliza murder.
Eliza Fletcher Memorial service
Groups of Eliza Fletcher reported that a memorial service would occur on Saturday in Second Presbyterian Church at 10 AM. They give sympathies and love for their little girl. The family additionally asked that her burial service be given into the Lisa Wellford Fletcher Dedication reserve at Holy person Mary School, Christ Methodist school, and Second Presbyterian Church.
The spouse of the lady of the hour, Richard James Fletcher third and her two children, Richard James Fletcher fourth and Harry Wellford Fletcher, will go to her burial service along with her folks Eliza, Adele Orgill and James Beasley.
Reason for Death Eliza Fletcher
Following the delivery from jail chronic executioner Abston endeavored to kidnap Eliza as she ran near Memphis College. Eliza was constrained by ruffian Abston to have her spot in the SUV vehicle, however the Conflict she left little proof near the spot of the wrongdoing.
The hijacker grabbed away Eliza anyway there was no indication of her body. While looking for her by police nearby, they found the remaining parts of a garbage sack and shorts she was wearing upon the arrival of her hijacking. There was likewise a scent of rot close to the house that was empty in which they found the breaking down survives from Eliza.
Eliza Fletcher Examination Report is safeguarded by the police. The report does exclude whole data with respect to her demise. Anyway they have affirmed that the body they found near the house empty was that of Eliza. Further subtleties are yet to be delivered by the power.
The body of Eliza was found close to the house which was unfilled. The police send the body for a dissection report. the body’s ID was affirmed be that as it may, more subtleties are not accessible.
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One of the most common issues I have seen with new Carbine students is their lack of knowledge about where their point of impact is at close ranges. I spoke with a student who could shoot his M4 out to 600yds with his ACOG, but did not know where his POI was at 50yds. Just about every 5.56 gun is going to be capable of hitting a man size target at 600yds, but the Carbine is really meant for close quarters combat. I’ve noticed a move away from magnification on many M4s because you really undermine your speed if you are relying on pin point accuracy from 100-600yds and don’t realize that you are completely missing a moving target that is 40yds away from you because you can’t track it.
One thing I do not recommend for an M4 is magnification over 4x. If you go hunting with your M4 and are fortunate enough to be able to do that in your State, then go ahead and put a 3-9×40 scope on it, but that will be a hinderance in a combat situation under 100yds. I still believe the best CQB combat optic is the Eotech, although I’d like to see a reticle that doesn’t fail when the batteries go dea. The Leupold CQT is a nice optic, but the FOV is not as good at the Eotech rifle scopes. I hear a lot of BS about people complaining about how the front posts on their rifles cover targets at close range, but I recommend that people keep a front post available. There have been so many times that I have forgotten to flip up my rear sight and just used the Eotech glass as tool for getting a sight picture and just used the front sight post for targetting. I did a test a few years ago where I saw virtually zero change in accuracy between just used my Eotech and front sight post and using a flip up rear sight.


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