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Spider-Man: The JMS years
Because his run ended in scandal and controversy, it's tempting to dismiss all of J. Michael Straczynskis long tenure on Spider-Man as disposable. Far from it. In fact, it's JMS' run that got me back reading Spider-Man after years and years away from the book. People forget that before JMS, Spider-Man was a floundering stunt book full of clones, death, and sadness, and featured every dumb gimmick Marvel could think of to bolster sales. JMS went back to basics on the character, but also attempted to add some depth to his origin. Peter Parker as avatar of a long dead Spider-God might not have taken off with the masses the way Marvel hoped, but they've had worse ideas over the years, and the concept garnered some great stories. And some terrible ones.
Amazing Spider-Man – Coming Home, Revelations, Until The Stars Turn Cold, The Life & Death of Spiders, Unintended Consequences, Happy Birthday, The Book Of Ezekiel
This run started off with a huge bang. JMS introduces Morlun, a new addition to Spidey's rogues gallery, and one that was perfect as a starting point for what the writer was trying to accomplish in his run. JMS is known as a fairly talky writer, and to his credit he counteracted that by putting together one of the great Spider-Man battles as his first order of business. And not only is there plenty of action, but there's also plenty of attention being paid to characterization. No, it's not the same Peter Parker stumbling through personal problem after personal problem that we know and love. This Parker is starting to get his shit together. And we love him for it. After Morlun, comes the big reveal: Aunt May finds out that Peter is Spider-Man. And so we get several years of poignant character moments between those two icons that we'd never been privy to before, simply because of one simple change to the status quo.Also? Funny. Really funny. JMS' Spidey isn't quite as quippy as previous incarnations have been, but the laughs are subtle, and frequent. Oh, and John Romita Jr turns in some of the greatest art he's ever done. And this is a guy who turns in great art the way you turn in your parking pass at work. It's a regular occurrence. In short, the first 7 trades of this run are pretty much magic.
Amazing Spider-Man: Sins Past, Skin Deep, New Avengers, Spider-Man – One More Day, The Other, Back In Black
And then one day the magic died. I'm not sure whether or not it was John Romita leaving the book, the heavy-handed interference from Marvel EIC Joe Quesada, or something else that caused the not-so-gradual decline of this book, but decline it did. It was obvious by this point that JMS' heart wasn't in the comic anymore, and Sins Past was just the first of many terrible creative decisions. Mistake number one: Introducing two new villains as the long-lost love children of Gwen Stacy and Norman Osbourne. Stacy is a much-loved character in the Marvel canon, so much so that her 1973 death is considered the official end of the Silver Age of comics. To retcon her into a needy whore with daddy issues enraged fans and critics alike. And worst of all, it wasn't a good story. And that was just beginning of two years worth of terrible decisions: Peter joins The Avengers. Peter tells the world his secret identity. Peter makes a deal with Satan to nullify his marriage with the love of his life in order to save the life of a woman near death anyways. Nah, that last one would never happen. Oh, wait. It did? Crap. As I said, it's obvious from the quality of this dreck that JMS was under the gun here, and that he was essentially under orders for a lot of this. And since he's written some fine comics since then he can be forgiven. But the end of this run was where a lot of long-time Spidey fans jumped off the book, and judging from recent sales numbers, they never came back.
Spider-Man – Tangled Web Vol. 1-4
This was a series that ran concurrently with a lot of JMS' run, and man is it ever missed. Basically the premise of this is that it's an anthology series, featuring stories both short and long, that fit neatly into the Spider-Man mythos, but don't always star Spider-Man. And to top it off, if features plenty of indie and top creators that aren't always known for their take on superheroes.And so you get fantastic, quirky little Spider-Man stories by people like Duncan Fegredo, Garth Ennis, Greg Rucka, Eduardo Risso, Paul Pope, Peter Milligan, Brian Azzarello, Sean Phillips, Darwyn Cooke, Kaare Andrews, and Ted McKeever. Now, this book isn't for those who need continuity and punch-ups to pervade every page of their comics. But if you love short, stand-alone superhero stories by unconventional creators, you're not going to get much better than this.
Spider-Man: Blue by Tim Sale and Jeph Loeb
This was from a brief moment a decade ago where the pairing of Loeb and Sale could do no wrong. Every publisher wanted them to work their magic on character after character. It's popular now to trash Jeph Loeb for every thing he's written in the last 5 years. But his work with Sale still stands up. For the most part. This is a small story about Peter Parker reminiscing about the first love of his life, Gwen Stacy. And so there is plenty of over-the-top schmaltz, but it's good schmaltz, and quite frankly it's the stuff than Loeb writes the best. But as pretty much everything that Loeb and Sale did together, it's Tim Sale that isn't just the real star, he's the whole damn thing. I don't think I could name 5 mainstream artists that are operating at the level that Sale is at, and this is a great example of his finest work. As a Spider-Man story, I can't say that it's particularly engaging. But as an example of one of the best writer-artist partnerships of the last 20 years, it's pretty much essential.
Spider-Man – Kraven's Last Hunt
This is the greatest Spider-Man story ever told. Or at least that's the conventional wisdom. And for once, I agree with conventional wisdom. This story, originally done in the late 1980's, stars Kraven, a Spider-Man villain who never really fulfilled his promise as a bad guy. Although he always had a great look, he was a fairly one-note character. That is, until J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck got ahold of him. This is really his story, and it's the story of a dying man. Nothing is wrong with him per se, but he's at the end of his life, and he knows it. And so he wants to do one last thing: Destroy Spider-Man. Not kill, though that's part of it. Destroy. And for Kraven, destroying your greatest enemy means becoming him. And he does.
This, my fine friends, is one of the great ones. One of the true, epic superhero stories that give you faith in a genre famous for telling truly epic stories. And it stands up so well. Even though it's 25 years old by now, it would still kick the ass of 99% of the superhero comics out right now in terms of emotional impact, and in terms of pure entertainment.
Spider-Man: Fever
Ok, here's what you do. Grab a Spider-Man comic. Any one, really. Ok, start reading. Now, smoke a carton of cigarettes. I'll wait. Done? Ok, now here's a thermos full of whiskey, beer, and coffee, and I'm going to need you drink that in one shot. Oh, and I'm going to need to inject your eyeballs with heroin and speed.
Now you know what reading Brendan McCarthy's Fever is like. It's a trippy mindfuck to end all trippy mindfucks, and it's more about paying tribute to 1960's Steve Ditko Doctor Strange comics than it is about telling a solid superhero story. If you love batshit crazy indie comics (and I do), then this book is for you. And only for you.
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March 21, 2019
Pharmaceuticals company Biogen and its partner Eisai announced that they will cease clinical trials for aducanumab after it was indicated the trials were unlikely to succeed.
February 15, 2017
Merck announces the end of another anti-amyloid drug trial, calling in to question the amyloid hypothesis and the fate of other anti-amyloid drugs.
November 25, 2016
Eli Lilly announced that its Alzheimer's drug solanezumab failed in its last phase 3 clinical trial. Howard Fillit, MD, discusses what this means, and where we go from here.
September 2, 2016
A treatment has reduced beta-amyloid plaques in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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Conditional Formatting on Booleans
As a model Builder I would like to use Booleans as a Basis for Conditional formatting.
For example. I have a Boolean/ Checkbox which indicates that not all fields in a new Item/ setting has been filled. I would like to be able to use that boolean directly instead of reverting to a number.
The advantage would be to save on workspace size,
I agree with this request, as a boolean would lend itself nicely to a 2 color formatting rule (eg. true = green, false = blue) and it would avoid having to having to create an essentially duplicate line item (IF bool THEN 1 ELSE 0) solely for the conditional formatting. I have found myself wishing for it often.
I was just about to request this. This would be really useful as there are instances where you have to start to create line items with a large cell count to achieve it.
I would suggest that we still need to be able the minumum/mid-point/maximum inputs so that we can have a bit of control over the exact coloiur associated with a true or false.
I agree with this request. Having to have a dummy line item for such a simple use is a massive waste of space.
Ditto. I'm sure Booleans are more efficient too.
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Description of problem:
When anaconda in text mode begins the install process after my selections are complete, the drive formatting indicator stops at 11 percent progress. I assume that this is after it has completed the format of /boot, as the bar indicates it is formatting root
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
How reproducible:
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Install FC4 on x86_64 via linux text
2. Accept the default setup for the layout of the HD's via "autopartition"
Actual Results: It appears as if the installer progress indicator in text mode stops at 11%
progress every time I do an install. The install still continues, but it could
give the impression that the install has failed.
Expected Results: The progress bar should increase more or less as the formatting of the partitions proceeds.
Additional info:
I have one 160GB SATA Samsung drive on a Silicon Image SATA Raid Controller in a "concatenation" configured in the RAID controller.
Shelling out, ctrl-alt-f2, and running top shows that mke2fs is running. Once the formatting is complete, the install proceeds normally.
This is an unfortunate side effect of the kernel's VM balancing not being
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Banjo Maintenance
A stringed instrument
of the lute family of musical instruments, the banjo originated
in Africa and was introduced to the U.S. in the 1600s. The
early banjos were rather primitive, possessing fretless necks,
a varying number of strings and, in some instances, gourd
bodies. Today, the banjo is the only stringed instrument made
with a belly made of vellum or calf skin. However, many heads
are made with plastic as it isn't affected by humidity as
is the case with vellum.
Clean the Instrument
Daily of Smudges and Fingerprints
Maintaining a banjo
is typically easy as long as you clean your instrument daily.
Just make sure you always use a fresh, clean cloth as the
oils from one's skin can tarnish the metal parts and plating
on the instrument. Chrome is the only exception as it is it
does not tarnish like other metals. Therefore, wear 'kid gloves'
so to speak when cleaning the instrument. Make sure all smudges
and fingerprints are removed at least once a day then and
never use the same cloth twice.
Types of Banjos
The task of keeping
your banjo in good repair will go much easier if you have
a basic understanding of the parts that make up the banjo
and a little bit of knowledge about the general makeup of
the instrument. The five-string banjo, plucked with the fingers,
is frequently used in folk music and commercial bluegrass
bands. The plectrum-plucked 4-string banjo is an old-timey
type of banjo which was popular in the early 1900s in vaudeville
bands. It was made with a circular wood hoop and open-backed
round body.
Parts Making
up the Bluegrass Banjo
The more commonly used
bluegrass banjo of today is constructed with:
A resonator (versus
the open-backed type of banjo) - This part is used in bluegrass
music to enhance the sound quality. Various woods are employed
in the manufacture of resonators but mahogany is generally
the preferred choice.
A head made with vellum or synthetic material - Heads can
be clear, solid, translucent or simulated. While clear heads
are used by jazz musicians and produce tones that are more
pronounced, frosted or solid heads are used by bluegrass artists
for their softened tonal qualities.
Tone ring - This part of the instrument also aids in the type
of musical sound your banjo will generate. In most cases,
artists like flat top tone rings better than the arch top
variety as they supply a tone that sounds more pleasing to
the ear. Although tone rings can be made of a variety of metals,
those made of brass 'ring truer' to the sound musicians like
to hear when playing a banjo.
The tension hoop - Manufactured with steel, this part of the
banjo is useful in giving the instrument a distinct and equalized
sound. It is affixed to the head with at least twenty bracket
The banjo also consists
of a peg head, turning pegs for tuning the instrument, a nut
or capo, metal strings, first and second fret, position marker,
fifth string peg, neck, fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece, armrest
and resonator flange.
Remove the Capo
As already indicated,
cleaning your banjo daily is basic to the maintenance of the
instrument. It is also wise to remove the capo or nut on the
instrument as the continual pressure of this part can ultimately
damage the banjo's finish.
Polishing the
The wood should be cleaned
with almond oil about twice a year. Stay away from any wood
polishes containing silicone as they can damage the wood.
Use furniture wax on the neck and resonator periodically to
safeguard the finish and keep it gleaming. Surface scratches
can be reduced with the use of a clean cloth and toothpaste.
If you accidentally spill water on your banjo, quickly remove
the spill as it can leave an unsightly spot on the instrument.
Cleaning the
Banjo's Head
The head of the banjo
can be cleaned on a periodic basis with a cleaner such as
Formula 409. If you have an instrument that is gold-plated,
anticipate replacing the plating every now and then as the
armrest can erode the metal with routine use.
Replacing the
Banjo's Strings - A Routine Task
Replacing the strings
on your banjo will also need to be done on a regular basis,
usually after about 30 hours of playing, depending, of course,
on how hard you pluck the strings. When replacing the strings,
make sure you take off each string, one at a time, to equalize
the tension. By using this approach, you won't have to tune
the instrument as frequently. Use a pencil and position the
lead in the capo slot so the string can be managed with less
difficulty. When you install the strings around the pegs and
tighten them, make sure the first and second string are pointing
down and the third and fourth strings are directed upward
when you hold your banjo in the playing position. If the head
needs tightening, use a one-fourth inch bracket wrench.
A Temperate
Climate is Best
Keeping the instrument
clean and strung will keep it in good condition. It is also
important that you place your banjo in its case when you are
not playing it. Store it in temperate locations that are not
too cold or hot or humid or dry. Placing a banjo in extreme
temperature settings or where it is too moist or dry can cause
damage to the head, warp the wood or loosen the glue joints.
Lacquer checks or cracks in the finish can develop that are
not covered under the manufacturer-s warranty as well. The
EMC or equilibrium moisture content of the instrument can
profoundly be affected by significant changes in humidity.
Therefore, it is imperative that you keep your banjo in its
case when you are not playing it. To maintain the humidity
in the case, purchase a case humidifier.
your Banjo Protected while Traveling
While traveling, never
place your banjo in the trunk of your car and place a blanket
over it to protect it from the sun. If you travel a good deal
by plane, use a case that is flight certified. Always carry
the instrument onto the plane yourself.
You should wax your
banjos wood periodically with a good furniture wax. It helps
protect the wood and any quality wax usually works.
Basic Maintenance
- A Quick Summation
The above information
can add to your enjoyment of playing the banjo. Keep your
instrument well-maintained. Clean smudges and fingerprints
from it on a daily basis. Always use a clean cloth. Restring
the instrument regularly. And, make sure that you keep it
in its case when it's not being played. Store it in a room
with a comfortable temperature and a humidity level of around
40%. Keep these basic points in mind and your banjo will last
for many years to come and be a joy to own and play.
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To pass on a prosperous planet to future generations
Hitachi established an environmental management framework from a long-term perspective, based on its corporate mission of contributing to society through the development of superior, original technology and products, and strives to achieve a more sustainable society in order to help resolve environmental problems through its business operations.
Given the trend of deepening environmental issues in the world and its management policy, Hitachi established its Environmental Vision to clarify the society that it seeks from a long-term perspective. To realize a low-carbon society, resource-efficient society, and a society harmonized with nature, which constitute the society set forth by its Environmental Vision, Hitachi established long-term environmental targets called Hitachi Environmental Innovation 2050.
Hitachi will resolve environmental issues and achieve both a higher quality of life
and a sustainable society through its Social Innovation Business
in collaborative creation with its stakeholders.
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Organizations instinctively slow down in response to change. Employees grow more committed to protecting themselves and less committed to protecting productivity and profitability.
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Your job is to reverse the trend.
Speed things up. Focus your people on achieving hard results.
Momentum gives job commitment a second chance.
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2020 BMW 7 Series Price, Release Date, Interior – These kinds of 2020 BMW 7 Series Price contains superb two turbo V12 in addition to AWD system. You will find a selected series regarding 7 series made for 100 function routine 12 weeks event away from BMW. Commemorating 100 a reasonable timeframe through The language vocabulary Electric motor model strategy Works, that may BMW designer has introduced their particular 7 series, called 'The Nearing 100 Years'. Being the producer assurances, merely a 100 motor vehicles are going to be ideal for this unique series. Away from these types of, 5 several will probably be put aside to the American customers.
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Pair French Walnut & Marble Top Side Cabinets c.1890.
Superb pair of late 19th.c. French walnut and marble top side cabinets c.1890. Ideal as bedside cabinets or as lamp tables either side of a sofa perhaps. Original rose marble tops with a slightly raised border and serpentine sides, set within a moulded edge. Over single drawers and small cupboards with left hand opening doors. Bombé shaped sides and with symmetrically arranged walnut veneers within a crossbanded border, also repeated on the rear. Crisp carved detail to the drawer fronts and corners (note how the carvings are mirrored on the drawer fronts), shaped apron and long curving legs with scrolling feet. Oak drawer linings, original knobs and door latches. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.
Dimensions: width 16″, depth 16″, height 34″
Year: c.1890
Price: £1295
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"Energy Tapping" is very similar to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). Many of you are familiar with EFT already. Authors Drs. Galo and Vincenzi based their system on Roger Callahan's earlier meridian tapping method, much as Gary Craig did to put together EFT.
In the Acknowledgements section, the authors say:
"We are deeply indebted to the contributions of Huang Ti, who catalogued meridian theory approximately 4500 years ago; George J. Goodheart, founder of applied kinesiology; and John Diamond and Roger Callahan, for their contributions to the application of meridian theory in the treatment of emotional problems."
You can see a few hints here that would indicate that Energy Tapping is primarily used for emotion-related issues. These "emotion-related issues" include the obvious phobias, trauma, anger, and sports performance matters. They also include addictions, blood pressure problems, and assorted diseases of the immune system.
Unlike Mr. Craig's EFT, but quite in line with Mr. Callahan's approach, Energy Tapping suggests a separate sequence of points to tap for each problem or set of problems. Each sequence is laid out in a manner that is very easy to understand and each one includes a clear diagram. Most of the diagrams are simple line-drawings.
My copy is a trade paperback. I don't know how all the pictures and charts will translate into an ebook, if one is published. The charts and pictures definitely make this book very easy to use.
The text is clear and well-written, by the way. It is simply a topic for which diagrams are always useful, no matter what your level of skill with and knowledge of meridians might be.
If you are interested in meridian work – or you have an emotional issue you're working on – this is a book you'll want to add to your energy-working collection.
(If you can only afford one or the other, buy Donna Eden's Energy Medicine first, but Energy Tapping should still be high on your list.)
Title: Energy Tapping, Second Edition
Authors: Fred P. Gallo and Harry Vincenzi
Publisher: Ner Harbinger Publications, Inc
City: Oakland, California
Year: 2008
The first edition was published in 2000. I have not seen it, and I do not know how much was changed for the second edition.


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February was a very productive month for me. I was fortunate to spend a lot of the month in sunny Arizona visiting family. The sunshine must have given me a burst of energy because I got a ton of writing done. While writing was great, it didn't leave me as much room for reading as I would have liked. But I did manage to sneak in a few new reads, including my book bucket list pick for February. Today I'd like to recap my February hits and misses and share my reading plans for March.
Esme's Wish by Elizabeth Foster
I kicked off the month of February with this debut fantasy novel for young adults from Elizabeth Foster. I loved Esme's Wish! It was filled with wonderful world-building, imagination, and originality. Esme is a teenage girl whose mother is presumed dead, lost at sea. Esme doesn't believe it and is determined to find out what really happened to her mother. After objecting at her father's wedding, Esme sets off on the adventure of a lifetime. If you missed my review, you can read it here.
The Italian Party by Christina Lynch
Unfortunately, The Italian Party was a miss for me. I was really intrigued by the synopsis of this book. But the writing style just didn't mesh well with my tastes. I couldn't get into the story and it ended up being my first, and hopefully last, DNF (did not finish) of 2018. If you missed my review, you can read it here.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
A Wrinkle in Time was my book bucket list pick for February. If you need a refresher on what exactly my book bucket list is, you can read my post from earlier this year here. If you want a recap of what I consider to be one of the greatest science fiction fantasy novels for young readers, you can read my review of A Wrinkle in Time here.
Reading plans for March:
I am very excited to read and review My Lady's Choosing: An Interactive Romance Novel. As a kid, I loved "choose your own adventure" books. Well now there's one for adults! I can't wait to start this novel and choose the main character's path as I go. Be on the lookout for my review! My Book Bucket List pick for March is Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. I have wanted to read this book for years, and I am so excited to finally set aside time to do so. So far, these two are the only reads I have lined up for March. This is actually a great thing since I love impromptu reads. I love browsing the library or bookstore and happening upon a book that I decide to pick up and find that I can't put down. I do have some advance reader copies that I'm excited to read, but they release in Spring so my reviews will post around April.
What are your reading plans for March? Is anyone planning a spring break trip to the beach? Don't forget sunscreen and a good book or two! And then please share your pics and reviews with us on the blog or social media pages.
Happy Reading!
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Blueberry Cupcakes
I wanted to make dessert for a lunch I had planned with friends. Since they both love blueberries, I thought I might try making blueberry cupcakes. I started by making my classic vanilla cupcakes, then topping them with blueberries just before baking. The berries fell into the batter during baking, just as I had hoped.
The result was moist, tender cupcakes with a pop of fresh blueberries. I also used a simple vanilla buttercream and dressed them up with a few berries on top. I was really pleased at how they came out. My guests were, too.
Blueberry Cupcakes
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
About 1 cup of blueberries
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin pan with 12paper liners. In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder, add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Finally stir in the milk until batter is smooth. Pour or spoon batter into the prepared pan. Top each cupcake with 5 blueberries. Fewer if the berries are really big. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cupcakes are done when they springs back to the touch. Cool before frosting. Frost with the buttercream- recipe follows- and top with a few extra fresh blueberries. Makes 12.
Vanilla Butter Cream
½ c. butter
4 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 T. vanilla extract
In a bowl beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups of the confectioners' sugar, beating well. Slowly beat in the vanilla. Slowly beat in remaining sugar. Beat in a little milk, if needed, to make of spreading consistency. Tint with food color, if desired.
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Cherry and Blueberry Clafoutis
So what is clafoutis? Clafoutis is a sort of pancake, sort of custard, sort of quiche. It is a lovely dessert for fresh fruit, for sure.
You can serve it plain, or topped with powdered sugar or whipped cream. On a hot day, I like to serve it with a scoop of ice cream.
Clafoutis is really simple to make, too. You start by putting the fruit in a prepared pan. The batter is made in a blender, and takes just a couple of minutes to prepare. You pour the batter over the fruit- and bake.
I used cherries and blueberries in this one, but you can use all sorts of fruits- peaches, plums, raspberries…..
Most people enjoy it as a dessert, but it is also nice with that morning cup of coffee.
I used a combination I thought would make a nice dessert for summer. Blueberries and cherries are in season and so fresh.
Cherry and Blueberry Clafoutis
2 c. pitted cherries, I cut them in half, but you can leave whole
1 c. blueberries
3 eggs
1 c. sugar
3 T. melted butter
½ c. flour
2 t. vanilla extract
1 t. almond extract
pinch of salt
1 c. half and half
powdered sugar, optional
Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or pie pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cherries and blueberries in the prepared pan. In blender, combine eggs, sugar, butter, flour, flavorings and salt.* Blend until smooth. Add half and half and blend again until smooth. Pour batter over the cherries and blueberries. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until clafoutis is browned around edges and puffed up. Allow to cool and dust with powdered sugar, if you like. It will deflate as it cools. Serves 6.
* You can whisk the ingredients together by hand, if you prefer.
Berry White Cake
What else would you call a white cake, studded with berries, but Berry White? While this red, white and blue cake would be lovely for a 4th of July party, it would be great anytime. You can use fresh, or even frozen berries. They really make a simple white cake special.
I topped it off with a lemon butter cream frosting and since it was for the 4th of July I added a few star sprinkles.
To make the cake, start by making a white cake batter. I used homemade -recipe follows- but you could use a box mix if that is what you prefer. After you pour the batter into your pan, or pans, sprinkle with some blueberries and raspberries- or whatever berries you happen to have. Don't fold the berries into the batter. Fresh or frozen berries could be used. I used about 2 cups of berries in all. Once cooled, frost the cake. I used a lemon butter cream- recipe follows.
Classic White Cake
2 c. sugar
1 c. butter
4 egg whites or whole eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 c. all-purpose flour
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 c. milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13×9-inch pan. In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder, add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Finally stir in the milk until batter is smooth. Pour or spoon batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle berries over the surface of the cake. Bake 35-40 minutes. Cake is done when it springs back to the touch. Makes 1.
Note: I actually made 3 smaller cakes from this recipe- reduced baking time to 20- 25 minutes.
Lemon Butter Cream
½ cup butter
4 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
3 T. milk
1 T. lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
In a bowl beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups of the confectioners' sugar, beating well. Slowly beat in the milk, juice and vanilla. Slowly beat in remaining sugar. Beat in additional milk, if needed, to make of spreading consistency.
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Really Easy Blueberry Crumb Cake
When local berries are in season I freeze plenty so I can enjoy them all year round. In a recent cleaning out of the freezer, I pulled out a package of blueberries and decided to make something with them. I love blueberries in pretty much anything. I cook with them all the time. This is one of my favorite blueberry recipes- and that is saying a lot. It is a classic and always a favorite when I make it for friends and family. The cake is moist, tender and delicate but the magic is that crumb topping. The cake isn't too sweet, so you can enjoy it for dessert, or even for breakfast or brunch. I like it plain, but friends have been known to serve it with ice cream. There is something extra nice about a blueberry cake on a snowy day.
Blueberry Crumb Cake
For cake batter:
2 c. flour
2 t. baking powder
½ t. salt
½ stick (¼ cup) butter, softened
¾ c. sugar
1 egg
½ c. milk
1 pint blueberries, fresh or frozen
For topping:
½ c. sugar
¼ c. flour
½ t. cinnamon
½ stick (¼ c. butter, chilled and cut into bits)
Combine dry ingredients and set aside. In mixing bowl with electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and milk. Add flour mixture gradually until just mixed in. Fold in blueberries. Grease and flour an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan and add prepared batter. Combine topping ingredients until they resemble coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter in pan and bake in a preheated 375-degree oven and bake for 35-45 minutes. Use toothpick to test.
Note: I have used a 9-inch round pan and it worked fine.
Three Fruit Crumble
This time of year I am always looking to empty my freezer out a little. I find it also helps me to be more creative. For a recent dinner with friends I needed a dessert. I decided to make some sort of fruit crumble/ cobbler thing. I thought it would go well with the meal we were having. Plus, when it's cold outside fruit desserts always make me think about summer. I decided the first three fruits I found were the ones I would use. Turned out to be blackberries, blueberries and red grapes. Pretty nice mix. I thawed out the fruit and tossed them with some sugar and a little cornstarch and a squeeze of lemon juice. I had about 7 or 8 cups of fruit, but I knew they would cook down. I put them in a 9-inch glass baking dish and made the topping next. Baked it until the top was golden and the fruit was all bubbly. It was a big hit and if I hadn't admitted that it was just a matter of what I found first I think my guests would have though I'd planned it from the beginning.
Three Fruit Crumble
The filling
7-8 cups mixed fruit- I used blueberries, blackberries and red grapes, too
1/2 c. brown sugar
3 T. cornstarch
2 T. lemon juice
The topping
2 c. rolled oats
1 c. flour
1/3 c. brown sugar
2 t. cinnamon
1 t. nutmeg
1 stick butter
Combine the fruit with the other filling ingredients and place in a baking dish. I used a 9×9 inch glass baking dish but use whatever casserole you like. Place all the topping ingredients, except the butter, in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Cut in butter to resemble coarse crumbs. Mixture will be crumbly. Sprinkle over the fruit mixture and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes, or until topping is golden and fruit is bubbly. Serves 6.
Easy Blueberry Crumble
If you are pressed for time and need a really easy dessert you might want to try this one. I started with a jar of homemade blueberry pie filling but you can use store bought. I topped it with an oatmeal crumble mixture and popped it in the oven to get all toasted and bubbly. It took longer for the oven to preheat than it did for me to assemble this dish. Great for dessert as is, or topped with ice cream. Not too sweet, it could easily work for a brunch, too. I used blueberry pie filling but you could use whatever fruit pie filling you prefer.
Easy Blueberry Crumble
1 can blueberry pie filling – I make my own so I used homemade*
1 c. rolled oats
2/3 c. flour
½ c. brown sugar
2 t. cinnamon
½ t. salt
¼ c. butter
3 T. half and half – you could also use milk or whipping cream
Place pie filling in a deep dish 9-inch pie pan. In mixing bowl combine the oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Cut in the butter. Drizzle the milk over the oat mixture and stir to blend. Place oat mixture over the blueberry pie filling. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 30-35 minutes- or until bubbly and the crumble topping has become golden. Serve warm or cold. Tastes great plain but also good topped with ice cream or whipped cream. Serves 4-6.
* You can also make the filling using fresh or frozen berries. In medium saucepan combine 3-4 cups of berries with ¾ cup of sugar, ¼ cup lemon juice and the zest of a lemon. Bring to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch (or Clear Gel if you have it) mixed with 3 or 4 tablespoons of cold water. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Mixture should be nicely thickened. Depending on the berries I sometimes use a little more cornstarch.
Warm Blueberry Cake
If you need a quick dessert or even a nice addition for a brunch this cake is a great choice. It really is so easy to make. As the name implies it is meant to be served warm, but good at room temp, too.
Warm Blueberry Cake
2 c. biscuit mix*
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. milk
2 T. oil
1 egg
1 1/2 c. blueberries
Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 9×9-inch pan. Beat all ingredients together, except berries, for about 30 seconds. Fold in berries and pour into prepared pan. Bake for about 35 minutes. Cake should be golden brown on top and test clean with a toothpick. Serve warm.
*Like Bisquick or Jiffy mix. I make my own. Recipe follows.
Biscuit Mix
8 c. flour
1 c. powdered milk
1 c. powdered buttermilk (or 1 more cup powdered milk)
1/4 c. baking powder
1 T. salt
1 1/2 c. shortening*
Combine dry ingredients and cut in shortening until well mixed. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 10 cups.
* You can use butter instead, but keep mix in fridge and use in a couple of months. You can also use coconut oil- also best to keep this version in the fridge.
No Bake Blueberry Dessert
This dessert came about by accident and a tasty accident it was. I had finished my cooking camps with kids and had some supplies left over. I was also going to a dinner with friends and had offered to make the dessert. I used what I had on hand and this is the result. It started out with a couple of open boxes of vanilla wafers. I also had a mostly full can of blueberry pie filling, some fresh blueberries and a one quart container of vanilla yogurt. I knew the flavors would work together, I just needed to decide how to put them together. I got a 13×9 – inch glass baking dish and put a layer of the vanilla wafers on the bottom of the pan. Then I covered the wafers with half of the yogurt. I added another layer of wafers and topped them with the blueberry pie filling and the fresh berries. Added one more layer of the vanilla wafers and ended the dessert with the rest of the yogurt. I covered the pan and put it in the fridge for several hours. When we served it the dessert was easy to cut and serve. We topped it with whipped cream. It was really fast and easy. I could see using other fruits and even other flavors of yogurt. Great for a day when you just don't feel like turning on the oven.
Blueberry Shortcake
I made this over the weekend for dinner with friends. Thinking red white and blue theme and using berries I had at home. I was really pleased with how it turned out. I started by shaping the blueberry studded dough into a star shape. I actually had an old copper star shaped mold- but it could have shaped it by hand, if needed. Once baked I topped it with whipped cream and raspberries. It was a nice end to a lovely meal with friends.
Blueberry Shortcake
2 c. flour
¼ c. sugar
1 T. baking powder
¾ t. salt
½ c. chilled butter
2 c. blueberries
1 t. lemon zest
2 large eggs
1/3 c. heavy cream
Mix dry ingredients together in bowl and cut in butter to resemble coarse crumbs. Toss in blueberries and zest. Beat together eggs and cream and stir into flour mixture. Mix very gently to avoid bruising berries. Place dough on a baking sheet and form into a star shape or a circle or oval shape. Flatten slightly. Brush with a little cream and sprinkle with a little extra sugar. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on a rack. When ready to serve top with whipped cream and raspberries. Serves 6-8.


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Fan violence at AFL games is ruining footy
David Schwarz and Mark Allen have had enough of drunken spectators attending football games and causing fights.
The comments come following a clash at the Geelong vs Melbourne game on Saturday night at Kardinia Park. More than 10 supporters from both the Cats and Demons were filmed kicking and punching each other in a brawl in the standing section at the Cat's GMHBA Stadium.
Speaking on Drive, Schwarz had this message for spectators. "If you don't want to come to the footy and enjoy it, see you later. Don't turn up. Go to the pub or sit in your garage and watch it at home", Schwarz said. "It's knuckleheads like you that go to the footy that ruin it for families."
Earlier this year, Tony Shaw was vocalised his disgust in the behaviour of a fan at a Collingwood match.
Allen praised Schwarz and Shaw, saying "I think it is absolutely sensational that the greats of football clubs stand up, get on whatever media platform they've got, and say listen – you're that drunk, you're that stupid, stay home. I'm really glad you've said it."
The Geelong incident also brought about suggestions that fan segregation is necessary at football games. "It's a nice headline Ox, but it is never, ever, ever going to happen at any sport in this country…"
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Back in February this year, I visited Cley Windmill on a very clear day similar to the conditions of today. The most noticeable difference from my visit in February is the colour of the reeds which were a really golden colour and the position of the sun.
On this visit I wanted to get similar shots to those I got in February so I could compare the landscapes between the different seasons. I also wanted to try and find different perspectives of the mill that I could shoot. I really liked the reads in the foreground and as this is traditional Norfolk resource which is used for thatching, I wanted to include this as much as possible.


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Now I work at a gym - total opposite to the restaurant. Flipping dishes and making them healthier is one of my passions. I don't like fried chicken nor using the pre-grated parmesan. What about using a grill - and a wedge of Parmigiano Reggiano! Well, not a whole wedge all at once, but we do like a LOT of Parmigiano. I freshly grate the cheese from the wedge for the most intense flavor.
Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Healthy and Easy Recipe for All Time Favorite: Chicken Parmesan!
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 1 Can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 2 Teaspoons Granulated Chicken Broth
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- To Taste Salt & Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Hot Sauce
Cooking Directions
- Grill Chicken Breast on George Foreman Grill or in a Pan
- in a small pot combine Tomatoes and all the seasoning (don't forget to taste and add whatever you like)
- Heat up to a boil
- Place grilled Chicken Breast into an oven safe dish, add Tomatoes
- Grate Parmigiano Reggiano and add the desired amount on top
- Broil for 5-8 Minutes
Serve with pasta or rice!
Enjoy :)
You can either use grilled chicken breast like in this recipe, or to make it even easier:
Put the raw chicken breast in a crock pot, add the canned tomatoes and spices, leave on high for about 3.5 hours, and start from step 4 above.
There are so many more uses and recipes for a wedge of Parmigiano Reggiano. Find them here: http://parmesan.com/recipes-with-parmesan/
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Ninja War Never Changes
Endings are hard.
Whether you're putting the finishing touches on a blog post or finding a way to wrap up a decade-and-a-half-long epic, concluding almost any affair in a way that satisfies all involved is a challenge.
That's the challenge Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto faced when putting the capstone on his superpowered ninja saga, and his success, to be frank, is debatable. Thankfully, the same can't be said of Cyber Connect 2's attempt to mold that conclusion to its fighting-game framework one last time.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 (PC, PS4 [reviewed], Xbox One)
Developer: Cyber Connect 2
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Released: February 4, 2016 (JP), February 5, 2016 (EU), February 9, 2016 (NA/SA)
Indeed, Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is purportedly the last of the series, despite this particular installment being the first of its kind that Cyber Connect 2 have brought to this generation of consoles, complete with jazzed-up visuals and just the right place in the Naruto storyline to take advantage of some high-octane ninja magic.
And there is a lot of ninja magic in this one. With the characters at the height of their power and the stakes almost literally apocalyptic, there's no holding back on a grand series of massive, world-shaking battles.
That's what the whole single-player mode really is, come to think of it. With the previous numbered installment covering the minor and major skirmishes of the Fourth Ninja World War, the entirety of the story is spent almost exclusively following the original members of Team 7 - Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi - as they take their final steps and confront the last three villains of the saga. I'll decline to name them here on the off chance that there's a reader out there whose primary source of information about Naruto is these games, but suffice it to say that the matchups are suitably grand in scale and significance. The game makes few allowances for people new to Naruto, but the story is simple enough to follow even without in-depth familiarity, and Naruto fans will find that the visuals and action lend a spectacular, explosive edge to a manga finale that practically slogged at the end.
With the narrative being as condensed as it is to the principal cast, one might be forgiven for thinking that Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 would have a shallower bench than usual, but the opposite is true. Dozens of characters across the entire series' timeline are present and playable. Young or old, dead or alive, if one was a ninja in Naruto, one is on this game's roster.
Of course, a large cast has always been a selling point for the series, so that's hardly surprising at this point. Perhaps more damning is the fact that many of the fighters available are, but for a different costume and a high-resolution touch-up, almost identical to their incarnations from previous titles. Though that does dull the value proposition somewhat for longtime players, in this case it's better to have too many options for play than too few.
Both concerning and comforting is how similarly the game plays to almost every other edition of the franchise. The controls haven't changed - most characters control similarly, and differ mainly in their selection of combos and available powers - and minor adjustments to balancing won't really resonate outside the minority of players that take the combat and competitive aspect of the game seriously. That said, folks into either aspect of Ultimate Ninja Storm 4's combat are well-taken care of. Online play comes with a number of desirable options for customization, stat-tracking, and organizing tournament and ranked play. The online experience is quite connection-dependent, though, so one shouldn't expect matchups from faraway lands to play especially well.
The real party piece is the new ability for players to swap between any member of their chosen team during a match, almost at will. Whereas in previous games players would select a character and two supports to be called at the tap of a shoulder button, a flick of the right stick can switch out characters to extend a combo, escape a bad situation, or even move over to a more suitable moveset. In adding this new feature, Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 evokes shades of Marvel vs. Capcom, a similarly frantic fighter, and one whose vision of team-based play fits well with the coordination and combination techniques so common in the manga.
In the end, the game doesn't stray too far from formula, trading the risk of the overly familiar to refine and emphasize the aspects that made the game so notable in the first place: A massive roster, eye-popping visuals, and an obvious love for all things Naruto. That doesn't make for a huge amount of novelty, but thankfully, endings aren't about the new, but about remembering all that came before. In that, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is a good way to go out.
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Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
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Microsoft set to announce Next-Gen Xbox on May 21st
Microsoft has confirmed that it will be holding an event on Tuesday, May 21st at 10am PST to unveil its next-generation Xbox, commonly referred to as Durango or Xbox 720 which is expected to \ herald the arrival of Microsoft's comprehensive home entertainment strategy, offering significant leaps in graphics processing power, interactive streaming media, and a new, more powerful Kinect.
According to the company, the event, which will take place at the company's Redmond, Washington Campus will only serve as an initial "taste," with its larger lineup of games for being unveiled at the E3 show a few weeks later.
The event comes just a few short months after Sony debuted the PlayStation 4 at a special event in New York City.
In an official statement, the company intimidated, "On Tuesday May 21st, we'll mark the beginning of a new generation of games, TV and entertainment. On that day, we'll be holding a special press event on the Xbox campus and we invite you to join us via the live global stream that will be available on Xbox.com, Xbox LIVE and broadcast on Spike TV if you are in the US or Canada.
"On that day, we'll share our vision for Xbox, and give you a real taste of the future. Then, 19-days later at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, we'll continue the conversation and showcase our full lineup of blockbuster games."
Earlier this month Microsoft insider Paul Thurrott fingered May 21 as new Xbox day, adding that the premium version will cost $500, possibly joined by a $300 scaled back version and/or subsidized with a subscription, smartphone-style. Thurrott also said Microsoft is planning a cheaper $100 Xbox 360 to keep that end of the business lively a bit longer, and he confirmed rumors that the new Xbox, as he put it (citing his notes) "must be Internet-connected to use."


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