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Goan Methi Che Polle Recipe
Making a crisp savoury dosa is a breeze but you can make a sweet dosa thick and spongy too!
Like the rest of India in Goa to there is a dosa made called polle! There are no dals of any kind used. We use methi seeds that are extremely healthy, especially for diabetics. Making this polle with fenugreek seeds makes palatable.
I will vouch for it for hubby ate them but complained they were sweet, they are mildly sweet by the way, but ate them but enjoyed them for breakfast. I will recommend smearing a warm polle with homemade ghee as an evening snack with tea. They taste awesome! In case you are looking for another delicious easy breakfast check my Teezan|Finger Millet Porridge| Ragi Porridge or Eggless Ragi Pancakes Recipe.
Why Dosa today? Simple today is Monday and a new week at FoodieMonday Bloghop! Every week we as a group vote and decide on themes. This week Priya is our hostess and we voted for #257DosaDen. Priya blogs at The World Through my eyes and her pictures are amazing. I have been eyeing her Truffles since it showed up on my feed. Do check her space for some delicious recipes.
- What is dosa?
- What makes Polle different from Dosa?
- Ingredients you need to make Koiloreo
- How to make Goan Methi Che Polle Recipe
- Your recipe Card for Methi Che Polle
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Let us come to basic questions Dear Reader if you are new to my place or Indian Cuisine.
What is dosa?
I have in the past filled reams and reams (digital reams) waxing eloquently about dosa. You can check it out here.
Yet, as a quick snapshot, a dosa is
- A dosa is a pancake or crepe made generally made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils.
- A Dosa is extremely healthy food for it is gluten-free and dairy-free you can make it vegan too.
- The added advantage is that the batter is fridge friendly and batter is versatile. you can use the same batter can to make masala dosa, uttapam, tomato omelette. Some of my friends make idlis, bhajiyas, Paniyaram.
- A snack, a dinner, lunch or breakfast with the same batter. For lunch or dinner pair the dosa with gravy one of the famous combos is Neer dosa and chicken gravy.
- The appearances of dosa can vary from region to region and household to household.
- Forget that even person to person we can make different dosa with the same batter. My father-in-law wants a paper-thin crisp dosa, my husband a spongy fat one. so make customised dosas for your family.
Making a dosa for breakfast or a snack is a common thing as it pairs well with gravies too? So you can make them for dinner or lunch too!
What makes Polle different from Dosa?
There is hardly any difference you can add lentils to make polle too! The same batter can give you the fat spongy and lacy dosa. A dosa is referred to as Polle in Karwar region too.
- These delicious Rice Pancakes or dosas are also called Chitiaps, Chittaps, Chitaps, Koiloreo in Goa.
- The staple food ingredients in Goa are rice and coconuts so most of the food here include them.
- In these delicious rice pancakes in addition to fresh coconut, we add jaggery.
- My friend told me to add methi seeds to soaking rice.
- Now some versions use poha, toddy and eggs.
- But some versions use shepu or dill.
- My version is the middle ground for both these extremes.
Ingredients you need to make Koiloreo:
- Rice: I have used regular sona masuri, use your everyday rice.
- Coconut: Freshly grated coconut this is what gives you the flavour.
- Methi seeds: Soak Fenugreek seeds whole seeds with rice.
- Jaggery: You can use palm jaggery, organic jaggery, I have used regular jaggery from my local store.
- Poha: I have used thick poha to grind.
- Yeast: To replace toddy and eggs I have used yeast.
- Salt: To taste.
- Oil: To grease.
- Optional ingredients: Dill or shepu this is very common in Goan households. I do not like dill so I will not be making it. You can use toddy if you can get some. dd turmeric to the batter for a lovely yellow colour.
How to make Goan Methi Che Polle Recipe:
- Rinse and soak the rice and the methi seeds in water for a minimum of 8 hours. Soak poha about 10 minutes before grinding.
- Using water grind the rice with coconut, poha and jaggery to a very fine paste. Add little quantity as you need a fine paste you may want to add water. The mixer/blender heats up so wait for it to cool before adding the next batch.
- Use a big bowl to transfer the batter. Add salt and make a batter of pourable consistency using water. Set aside.
- About 2 hours before you need the dough, activate the yeast in warm water and add to the batter.
- Grease a non-stick tava/skillet add about ½ cup of the dough in the centre.
- The batter spreads add ½ teaspoon of oil and cover and cook. You will see bubbles form.
- After about a minute once the dosa is cooked on the top flip it.
- Cook on the other side and serve immediately.
- Serve with any spicy gravy. I prefer it with a dollop of homemade ghee.
This is the image of my batter for Chitiaps, lot of my friends sent me private messages asking what I was up to? How did I manage these colours? The answer is when I ground my batter
- First I had added the jaggery and coconut and very little rice and methi mix in my mixer/grinder. That gave the batter a nice reddish colour.
- The second time I used only the rice, methi and poha the balance of the earlier batter gave the colour.
- Finally, it was only rice. The colour is plain white.
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Goan Methi Che Polle Recipe
- Mixer/Grinder
- Bowl for mixing
- Non-stick tava/skillet
- Spoons and Ladles
- 2 cups rice
- 3 tablespoon methi Seeds/fenugreek
- 1 cup coconut grated
- ¼ cup poha
- ½ cup jaggery
- Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon yeast
- water as needed
- oil as needed
- Rinse and soak the rice and the methi seeds together in water for a minimum of 8 hours. Soak poha about 10 minutes before grinding.
- Grind jaggery, coconut and rice and methi seeds first use water as needed. The batter must be very smooth.
- Then grind the poha and rice again a fine paste.
- Finally, grind the rest of the rice.
- Use a big bowl to transfer the batter. Add salt and make a batter of pourable consistency using water. Set aside.
- About 2 hours before you need the dough, activate the yeast in warm water and add to the batter.
- Grease a non-stick tava/skillet add about ½ cup of the dough in the centre.
- The batter spreads add ½ teaspoon of oil and cover and cook. You will see bubbles form.
- After about a minute once the dosa is cooked on the top flip it.
- Cook on the other side and serve immediately.
- Serve with any spicy gravy. I prefer it with a dollop of homemade ghee.
- Another option is to ferment the batter overnight or for 10-12 hours. Then you need not add the yeast.
- You can add turmeric to the batter too.
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totally new recipe for me .. dosa with yeast... almost like a pancake... and with so much methi, very healthy too ...
Oh wow! The Polle look so soft and delicious! Can imagine their beautiful taste, with the coconut and jaggery going in. I'm definitely going to try this out. I think my family will love it. 🙂
A completely new recipe and something never heard off . The dosas look so soft and spongy .I am sure they tasted delicious.
I've made polle long time ago using egg in the batter and love this sweet dosa. Perfect as Sunday brunch and so flavorful because of the coconut. Do you its so similar to what the coastal people make here especially during Ramadan fasting and its called vibibi. The batter is made from rice and coconut.
Your post reminded me of my childhood spent in Karwar. I had first tasted
Polle then. Would love to make it at home sometime. They look absolutely delectable.
A completely new recipe for me. Thanks for sharing. I can imagine the taste of this mildly sweet soft fluffy dosa. Looks like a delicious soft pancake.
Dosa looks so soft, spongy and delicious. With coconut and jaggery this must be treat. I always wondered how each state has such unique recipes. Thanks for sharing traditional polle recipe
Such an interesting recipe never heard before. Seems like a bridge between dosa and pan cakes. Made with simple and regular ingredients making it more interesting.
The methi polle looks like pancakes. So soft amd fluffy and with the frsh coconut amf jaggery going in ,I am sure they taste yumm.
That is such an interesting sweet dosa recipe Archana. They look so soft, fluffy and delicious.
Goan Methi Che Polle Recipe sounds so wonderful as it has all my favorite Ingredients. Though I have never tasted it I am tempted to make it for sure.
It is amazing to see the same dish varies a bit from state to state. Nice info about the dish.
wow, I would love these for breakfast. As soon as I read that these were sweet pancakes, I got excited. I am going to try making these soon.
Your Goan dosa or che polle recipe sounds delcious. We make similar kind of dosa in Mangalore called menthai dosa (methi dosa) Loved your version too.
This is a completely new recipe for me. Thanks for sharing. We too make a thick fluffy sweet dosa but in a different way..I'm tempted to make this version next time!!
Sweet dosa sounds unusual as we have seen dosa only as savoury, but looking at yours they look so delicious and doable anytime.
Those sweet dosa looks so fluffy and spongy soft. Love the idea of using yeast for fermenttaion. I love sweet dosa, this is something am definitely going to try.
Wow, thats a wonderful recipe arch! Polle looks soft, can imagine the flavors of jaggery and coconut in the batter.
Good to know about polle and interestingly it's similar like Dosa but different name. You have beautifully explained it
Loved this recipe Archana. These methi che polle look so soft and fluffy. I had never heard of them before. Can't wait to try them. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Intersting recipe Archana. I love to make different dosa and this is another one in my list now. I bet this will be perfect with some spicy curry too. Love Goan vegetarian food.
I love polle but never made it at home. They look very soft and fluffy, would love to try this for breakfast.


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DARK Act Timeline
- March 25, 2015 — H.R. 1599, is introduced as the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 by Mike Pompeo, Representative for Kansas's 4th congressional district.
- July 14, 2015 — The Committee on Agriculture recommends the bill be considered by the House.
- July 23, 2015 — H.R. 1599 passes the House and heads to the Senate for consideration.
- October 17th and 18th, 2015 — March Against Monsanto organizes the Food Justice Rally in Washington, D.C. to ensure the American people are heard.
- October 21st, 2015 — The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry holds a lopsided, food-industry-focused hearing on H.R. 1599.
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This bill restricts the FDA from determinations on GMOs, allows the industry to use the term natural for unnatural ingredients, and creates a landscape that discourages companies from putting GMO-free labels on their products.
Consumers are entitled to open disclosure. The fact that the industry resists labeling breeds uncertainty and distrust. If GMOs are good, labeling should be no concern.
The industry is lying and saying, based on a study they commissioned, that it will cost the average family $500 a year to institute GMO labeling. The Consumer's Union reviewed this study and found that it was bogus — "this industry-funded study is based on many faulty assumptions." The biotech industry contributes to other environmental destruction and general ugliness. The proliferation of GMOs have resulted in crops suffering a 75% loss in genetic diversity and an average nutritional content that's a shadow of what it used to be. GMOs have resulted in super weeds. Monsanto has used intimidation and lawsuits against farmers. Not surprising considering their stated goal is ownership and domination of 100% of all seed stocks worldwide. The bottom line — 64 nations now mandating labeling or have banned GMOs. GMO proponents will tell you the evidence shows GMOs are safe. That's a lie, and a review of over 500 research studies proves it. In fact, 300 credentialed researchers and scientists have signed a joint statement saying there is no scientific consensus on the safety of GMO foods. American lawmakers need to step up for the American public and NOT Monsanto. I'd encourage you to promote change and donate to the Truth in Labeling Coalition.
Pictures From the October 17th March Against Monsanto Food Justice Rally in Washington, D.C.
Learn More About the DARK Act
The Huffington Post had a great article — The DARK Act Makes Absolutely No Sense, And Here's Why, as did Anthony Gucciardi of Natural Society — House Votes to BAN GMO Labeling under DARK Act.
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NEW ORLEANS – With just days left before Super Bowl XLVII, we're all waiting to see Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis play his final game before riding off into the sunset, concluding an amazing 17-year career in Baltimore. Nearly every sports publication in the nation has commented on Lewis' chance to cap off his career with a second Super Bowl ring, a fairytale ending for one of the greatest players in NFL history.
Lewis' redemption serves as the background to his epic story. Once a murder suspect in a double-homicide case in 2000, Lewis was acquitted, and was later named the MVP of the 2001 Super Bowl. From that point forward, Lewis has totally reinvented his life and career, becoming one of the most inspirational leaders in the sports world. He proved that once again when he returned early from a torn triceps injury to lead his team through one of the most compelling Super Bowl runs in recent football history.
And then, of course, there's the other dominant story line leading up to Feb. 3: the Har-Bowl. Head coach John Harbaugh of the Ravens will take on his younger brother, Jim of the San Francisco 49ers, the first time in league history that two brothers will coach against one another in the championship game.
Their father, Jack Harbaugh, was a former college football coach at Western Kentucky and the brothers followed their father's lead into a life of football. Jim, the better athlete of the two, went on to play quarterback at University of Michigan before playing in the NFL for 15 years. He later coached at Stanford before taking over as the 49ers coach just two years ago. John served nearly a decade as the special teams coach for the Philadelphia Eagles before taking the reins of the Ravens for the past five seasons.
The media latched onto the story to the degree that even the Harbaugh brothers are sick of talking about it. Still, it's exciting to know that two brothers that grew up competing against each other will now duke it out for an opportunity to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy.
But those are just the obvious story lines that most sports fans know about. Here are a handful of not-so-obvious story lines they might not be familiar with:
Ozzie Newsome has a chance for his first Super Bowl as a GM
Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome made history in 2002 when he became the first African-American general manager in the NFL. He helped the Ravens win the 2001 Super Bowl as a front office executive, which rightfully catapulted him into the GM position. Since then, Newsome has become one of the most respected general managers in the league, leading the Ravens to eight playoff appearances during his tenure. Now, he has a chance to win his Super Bowl ring as a general manager; if he pulls it off, he will become only the second African-American general manager to win one, following New York Giants GM Jerry Reese, who shepherded New York to Super Bowl victories in 2007 and 2011.
Newsome doesn't talk to the media about his own standing, but the coaches and players that serve underneath him often express just how significant he is to the team and the league.
"Ozzie is the foundation of the Ravens," Ravens coach John Harbaugh told reporters. "He's drafted every player and made every free-agent signing that's come through here. There is no "us" without Ozzie. We're not here without Ozzie."
Some have suggested that, after more than 20 years as an NFL executive and a 13-year career as a Hall of Fame tight end for the Cleveland Browns, the 56-year-old Newsome may retire. But Ozzie recently told the media that's not in the cards.
"That's not even close," Newsome said. "Really, I enjoy the guys I work with and I think we have a great staff. I really, really enjoy the players and my relationships with them and that helps me in coming to work every day. Of course, winning helps, too."
Ed Reed returns to his home state for the biggest game of his career
If Ray Lewis is the leader of the Ravens, there's no doubt that veteran safety Ed Reed has been his second-in-command. With 61 career interceptions, nine Pro Bowl appearances, eight All-Pro selections, a NFL Defensive Player of the Year award and several league records, Reed has already secured his place in the Hall of Fame. But because Reed arrived in Baltimore one season after the Super Bowl victory of 2001, his resume lacks the only accomplishment that he truly values: a Super Bowl ring.
Now Reed gets the opportunity that he has patiently waited 11 long years for, and it comes in his home state of Louisiana. Reed was born in St. Rose, La., just a few miles outside of New Orleans, where Super Bowl XLVII will kick off. Reed told reporters that it's a perfect situation.
"I was just telling [teammate and Ravens safety] Bernard [Pollard] that I couldn't ask for anything else," Reed said. "Other than to see my son graduate from college, this is it, man. I'm set for life!"
Though some suggested that Reed may retire along with Lewis after the Super Bowl run, he recently told the media that he plans on playing next season.
A second chance for a ring comes for a pair of veteran receivers
Both the Ravens and the 49ers have a veteran receiver on their roster that will get another opportunity to win a Super Bowl ring. For the Ravens, it's three-time Pro Bowler Anquan Boldin, who served majority of his 10 years in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals. Boldin came close to winning a ring during the 2009 Super Bowl, but the Cardinals fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 27-23.
Like Boldin, 49ers receiver Randy Moss has also built a highly decorated career, but does not have a Super Bowl victory. Moss has been named to seven Pro Bowls over 14 seasons in the league and owns the single season record for touchdown catches (23), but remains ringless after losing his only Super Bowl appearance with the New England Patriots in 2008.
These two receivers have very different styles of play: Moss is a speedster who stretches the field and Boldin is a big, physical possession receiver. But they'll both share the same goal on Super Bowl Sunday: getting the ring that they came so close to earning years ago.
University of Maryland represented on the grand stage
The University of Maryland football team will see two of its former stars featured in Super Bowl XLVII: 49ers Pro Bowl tight end Vernon Davis and Ravens second-year receiver Torrey Smith. Davis, a native of Washington, D.C., was drafted by San Francisco with the sixth overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft, while Smith was taken in the second round by the Ravens in the 2011 draft. Both players have been important pieces to their team's success this season: Smith caught 49 passes for eight touchdowns, while Davis caught 41 passes for five touchdowns.
By Perry Green
Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper


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A chalazion is a lump in the eyelid caused by an obstructed oil gland.
This may be due to blepharitis, dusty/dirty environments or abnormally thick oil production. It is more common in the upper lids. The lump is usually red, swollen and tender in the early stages. As the redness and swelling diminish, the lump may become more obvious or resolve spontaneously.
Treatment consists of lid scrubbing, warm compresses and antibiotic/steroid drops or ointment. For faster resolution or stubborn cases, a steroid injection may be placed around the lesion. Incising and draining the chalazion is another option.


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The issue of student finance has been discussed in great detail for years now, with an estimated �16 billion currently loaned to aspiring graduates in England every single year.
This represents a huge sum, with many arguing that rising tuition costs don�t offer students value for money. It therefore came as something as a surprise when a recent proposal to slash tuition fees from �9,250 to �7,500 was dropped by ministers in the House of Commons.
This can certainly create a headache for students, who face several challenges when pursuing their course of higher education. Many of these are particularly pertinent for the first 12 months or so, and here are some tips on how to prepare for your first year at University.
- Create a Monthly Budget
If your student loan is currently your own source of income, you�ll need to learn how to manage and deploy these funds across the duration of your course.
After all, inflation and the cost of living remains disproportionately high in the UK, and this is where the assertion that student loans don�t offer genuine value begins to become relevant.
With this in mind, there are a couple of things that you need to consider as a new student. Firstly, you�ll need to create a manageable monthly budget from the precise amount of cash that you have to play, as this ensures that you can live within your means during your first year of studying.
If this sum is meagre and unfit for purpose, you should consider finding part-time and flexible work that boosts your income without overly compromising on your studies.
2. Distinguish Between Things that you Need to Take and Items that you Want to Take
For most students, leaving for Uni will represent the first time that they�ve lived away from home for any concerted period of time.
This can create anxiety and desire to retain home comforts, which in turn needs them to overpack and take a selection of items that simply clutter their new living space and contribute towards it being disorganised.
So, whilst there are a few essentials that you�ll need to take with you (think bedding, gadgets and laptops, for example), it�s important to distinguish between these items and unnecessary luxuries that will be of little practical use once you�ve arrived at your new destination.
There�s always room for one or too sentimental items to remind you of home, of course, but just try to keep these to a minimum where possible.
3. Consider the Importance of Contents and Tenants Liability Insurance
Whilst you won�t want to incur additional costs during your first year, some of these may be worthwhile if they have the potential to save you money in the long-term.
For example, contents insurance is a must when renting property during your first year, as this provides much-needed coverage in the event that some or all of your items are stolen.
Similar, it�s also worth investing in affordable tenants liability insurance as a new student. The reason for this is simple; as it provides protection in the event of accidental damage to your rental home or the material possessions that have been left by the landlords.
image credit: First Year at University via Aleksey Boyko/shutterstock


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Sic Transit Mexico
This letter is in response to last week's editorial by Nick Welsh regarding the impending woes of the local MTD bus system. I'd suggest we need a little more free enterprise to deal with the current public transportation needs. Several years ago, I lived and worked in Guadalajara, Mexico – a heavily populated and beautiful city famous for its Mariachi bands and brands of tequila. I was a gringo visitor working as a teacher and studying Spanish. The traffic there looked scary, but the bus system was great.
I think it cost about 20 cents to go anywhere in town and there were buses running literally all the time. It appeared to me that pretty much anyone who had a bus could go into business. They just painted the number 7 or 16 or whatever route they preferred on the windshield, and hit the road. There was no schedule, but there were hundreds of buses. I would walk to the corner and within a minute or two, I'd see the bus I wanted coming along. There was not just one number 6 (the one I usually needed) but dozens. Sometimes the drivers would race each other to the curb to get my business.
Sure, some of the buses were old, smoggy, and loud, but who cares – you got where you needed to go without any excuses. Furthermore, when you climbed up the stairs the driver had a big table of coins and he would give you change! Sometimes I'd have to enter the back door of the bus on busy days, and pass my fare along up to the driver from person to person saying "Pasa uno, por favor." A few minutes later my change and ticket would come back through the crowd to me.
Okay, so you say: What about insurance, safety, and pensions? Well, the only one I cared about was safety – and I felt plenty safe on one of those behemoth vehicles, compared to the other runts on the road.
That's what I call good old gumption, and honesty – the kind this nation itself was built on. I don't want to hear about government solutions; this is an easy enough problem to fix ourselves.


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Volkswagen Group CEO Matthias Müller last week announced an all-encompassing strategy that will see the automaker through the next 10 years and hopefully leave behind any lingering thoughts of the recent emissions cheating scandal, which incidentally VW is close to settling in the United States.
The new Together - Strategy 2025 is to transform VW and its various brands into a very different automaker to the one we know today, with the focus being on vehicle electrification, digitization, and autonomous driving. Part of the strategy also includes improving the environmental impact of the automaker's internal combustion engines.
Müller on Wednesday presented the strategy to shareholders for the first time, providing more details on just what the automaker is planning.
Vehicle electrification
Müller reiterated VW's plan to launch more than 30 new electric cars between now and 2025, something the CEO described as "second to none in the industry." These will be battery-powered electric cars, which Müller said would account for roughly one out of every four new cars the group sells by 2025. He estimated that by that date VW will be selling 2-3 million electric cars annually.
Volkswagen Budd-e Concept
Specific details on models weren't revealed but already we have some clues. VW has at least one modular platform designed for smaller electric cars, which it previewed in the Budd-e concept car earlier this year. The automaker has also committed to an electric SUV from Audi in 2018, an electric sports car from Porsche due towards the end of decade, and an electric Phaeton from its namesake brand also due towards the end of the decade. We've also heard VW is looking at a second modular platform for larger electric cars and its own battery factory, and there should also be a successor to the current e-Golf.
Müller said the group is also ready to deploy fuel cell technology but added this will depend on the market reception and developments in hydrogen infrastructure.
Digitization and new business areas
Digitization, essentially bringing the Internet of things to cars, will revolutionize the business model for major automakers, something Müller said many people "still fail to appreciate." This can open up new sources of revenue for VW, for example through the streaming of online services or mobility services like car- and ride-sharing.
Already we've seen Porsche establish a whole department focused on digitization, and we're sure the other group brands will follow suit. VW also plans to set up a standalone division to focus on mobility services. Already it's secured its first foothold in the segment at the end of May, when it invested in a strategic partnership with on-demand mobility company Gett.
Another new business area will likely be battery production, the economic importance of which Müller said is "plain to see" due to the mass adoption of electric cars spurred on by stricter emissions regulations, improvements in technology, and changing trends. Müller said VW will examine the entire process chain, from raw material right through to battery production. Already we've seen Mercedes-Benz and Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] commit to volume battery production.
Audi RS 7 Piloted Driving concept at Sonoma Raceway, July 2015
Autonomous driving
Perhaps the most disruptive of VW's future plans is autonomous driving, as it has the potential to forever change the car ownership model. Once the domain of science fiction, fully autonomous cars are now on the cusp of entering the mainstream. According to Müller, the technology will be on the market "by the beginning of the next decade." And Müller is not alone in his thinking. Senior executives from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU], Google and Tesla have provided similar timelines—and IBM and Local Motors are already ready to commercial a fully autonomous minibus.
VW is developing its own autonomous car technology, primarily through Audi, and plans to license the technology to other firms. General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] and Google have similar plans, including offering on-demand autonomous taxi services.
But even with all these new areas of focus VW isn't abandoning its current competencies. The automaker says vehicles with internal combustion engines will still account for around two thirds of the global new car market by 2030.
Matthias Müller
Müller said VW will continue to reduce the emissions of its internal combustion engines. For example, the automaker will start installing particulate filters on its gasoline models from June 2017. And in the future, VW will rely on independent third-party testing of its emissions.
Finally, Müller provided some initial detail on cost-cutting measures at the automaker. It's been rumored VW might sell Ducati and some commercial vehicle brands as well as drop more than 40 models from its vast portfolio. However, Müller in his most recent presentation only mentioned consolidating the various component operations, which at present includes 67,000 staff and 26 locations around the globe.
The consolidation "will improve transparency while boosting internal competition," Müller said. "Anyone familiar with Volkswagen will know that the realignment of the components business is a big step for our company—as is the transformation of our core business as a whole."


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As I sat in the pub by myself
the biggish young woman came back in
and sat on the high chair.
I began to look and see that her legs were open
and were pointing in my direction.
She must have been ten yards away
but I could swear she had no pants on.
I didn't even know my eyesight was that good.
So I started to focus in on her 'wokey' hole
just to make sure.
After about five minutes of me staring between her legs
she must have noticed or one of her friends did
because when I looked back she had her hand
firmly in-between her legs pushing her skirt down.
Time to leave Marky.
Marc Carver about Marc Carver. I have published some ten collections of poetry, performed around the world, taught workshops and had over two thousand poems published on the web but the only thing that gives me real pleasure is being able to write in the way in which I want to and getting an email from someone I don't know telling me they like what I am doing.


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Many working mods of Google Camera or GCam for Redmi Note 8 Pro is available to download which have Night Sight and Astrophotography features working pretty well. Yes, despite having a Mediatek chipset on the phone, it's true that the available GCam for Redmi Note 8 Pro works almost flawless.
Available GCam versions for Redmi Note 8 Pro
Below are the available versions of GCam for Redmi Note 8 Pro
- GCam 8.0 (Latest GCam version)
- GCam 7.3
- GCam 6.1
The GCam 8.0 for Redmi Note 8 Pro is now available which has seamless zoom feature among aux lenses and seamless slow motion, audio zoom etc. But in the initial versions, all of the features might not be available or might not be working at all.
The Google camera 6.1 provides night sight and also allows to switch between different camera sensors and seems to be more versatile. And the same goes with the Redmi Note 8 Pro's GCam 7.3 but provides Astrophotography mode. The available GCam ports are compatible on Android Pie and Android 10.
Status of this Redmi Note 8 Pro Google Camera
– Almost everything
– Flash does not work on video
– View finder lag
Where to Download GCam for Redmi Note 8 Pro?
Below are different GCam versions working on Redmi Note 8 Pro
GCam 8.0 for Redmi Note 8 Pro
This is an initial GCam 8.0 port for the Redmi Note 8 Pro which has many issues.
If does not work well, switch back to older GCam ports.
Wyroczen GCam 8.0 Download
GCam 7.3 for Redmi Note 8 Pro
Download the Gcam7.3.018_Greatness.Build2.2_FHM_RN8P_Pink.apk file from the below dropdown box.
20/64 MP works on this GCam but it only in portrait mode.
In addition, this build has the fix for the flash problem reported by Prince.
PERCIFHM34 GCam 7.3 Download Download the GCam v2 and download a config file
Wyroczen GCam 7.3 Download
GCam 6.1 for Redmi Note 8 ProWyroczen GCam 6.1 Download 1 Wyroczen GCam 6.1 Download 2
How to Install Google Camera on Redmi Note 8 Pro?
- Download a GCam APK from the above download link(s) that you want to install
- To install apps from a third party app other than Play Store you need to enable app install from Unknown Sources on your Android device.For Android Pie or 10 version, enable Install Unknown Apps from the app from which you are going to install the Google Camera APK.
For example: if you have downloaded the Google Camera apk file on Google chrome or firefox browser on your phone.
Or you have downloaded and copied the apk file to the file browser and you want to install it from there.Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > Open the app (Chrome, Firefox or file manager app etc) > Install unknown apps and enable Allow from this sourceSee the below screenshots that enables to install unknown apps on Oreo for Chrome app (you need to enable on the app from where you want to install the apk):
- Once enabled, click on the app to install.
- Go to App settings and Clear data.
- Start the Google camera app and enjoy ultimate mobile photography on Redmi Note 8 Pro.
How to Install xml config file on GCam 7?
- Download an xml config file (wyroczen_rn8pro_3.xml) from the GCam APK download link.
In the download page, there is a drop down box to chose which file to download. Select the xml config file and then click on the Download button.
- Once the GCam is installed, create the following directories on your phone's internal memory and copy the downloaded xml config file:
- First create a directory in the name of GCam (G and C capital letter).
- Then go inside the GCam directory and create a directory named Configs7
- Copy the xml config file in this directory.
- Now you can open the GCam app and double tap near the blank space beside the shutter button.See the below image to get an idea where to tap:
- When prompted, select the config file and tap on RESTORE to load. (do this twice as for the first time the config did not loaded)
- Once the xml config file is loaded, you are done with the installation.
How to capture photos in astrophotography mode?
Google Camera 7.0 and later comes with Astrophotography mode by default, but there might be few settings that needs to be enabled to force enable. But to capture photos in astro photography mode, certain conditions to be met after which the mode is enabled automatically.
Following conditions must be met to capture in Astrophotography mode –
- It can be enabled on Night Sight mode (only)
- The phone must be kept static (use a tripod or keep the phone somewhere to keep it static)
- There must be low light condition
- It may take few seconds for this mode to come up when the above conditions are met
Try other GCam APK on Redmi Note 8 Pro
If you are interested you can try any Google Camera APK that is available for a huge number of phones or from the GCam ports by developers to try on your Redmi Note 8 Pro.
That's all for the Redmi Note 8 Pro's Google camera. Stay tuned to this article for more updates on getting a stable or other latest updates of GCam for Redmi Note 8 Pro.


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The San Francisco 49ers are working through their roster cuts and will have official names sometime in the next half hour or so. In the meantime, much of the news coming out is via league sources, agents, players and so forth. Phillip Adams tweeted out "Blessed" but then Matt Maiocco indicated he has in fact been cut. I guess Adams is simply looking at the bigger picture. If he has in fact been cut, hopefully he is able to land elsewhere and make a career for himself in the league.
We're also getting a lot of information about practice squad candidates. Thus far, we've seen tweets indicating Chase Beeler, Joe Hastings, Cory Nelms and Konrad Reuland have all been cut but the team wants to sign them to the practice squad if they clear waivers.
Reuland is an interesting one given his battle for the 49ers third tight end spot. Nate Lawrie is the only other healthy option (minus Brian Jennings, of course). Does that mean it's Lawrie's job, or maybe the team is considering a free agent/waiver option at tight end. Even if Lawrie does not get cut today, most teams will make additional roster moves in the coming days once they see the players available on the waiver wire. It will be interesting to see what kind of transactions take place tomorrow and into the coming week.
Cuts after the jump.
The cuts so far include:
QB Josh McCown
WR Dominique Zeigler
S Chris Maragos
WR Chris Hogan
WR Joe Hastings
CB Phillip Adams
TE Konrad Reuland
CB Cory Nelms
S Curtis Taylor


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Apr 9, 2018
Heidi Bernasconi shares how she engages all students.
Heidi has been teaching at Clarkstown (NY) High School North since 2004 where she currently teaches Marine Biology, Biology, and Business. She also serves as the high school's technology liaison and also runs the Wellness Committee.
Jennifer and Heidi discuss specific lessons Heidi has taught that promote engagement for all learners.
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After you listen please share your thoughts on Twitter with Jennifer and Heidi by using #AssistLearning in your tweets.
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It has been five years since I last sat in Melanie and Stephen Jones' three-bed Liverpool semi.
Back then I faced two scared and confused people trapped in a terrifying limbo.
They were awaiting the trial of seven gang members over the murder of their 11-year-old son, Rhys.
Still visibly shocked, they told me that their happy, mundane world had been crushed – they were clinging to the wreckage for dear life.
A year before, their plea on TV's Crimewatch for Rhys's killers to come forward, and photos of his baby face on the news stands, had left the nation heartbroken.
The chirpy schoolboy had been walking home from his beloved football practice in August 2007 when he was caught in a shootout between two gangs from the estates surrounding the Joneses' home.
Mel had received a knock on the door and rushed around the corner to find her youngest son unconscious in a pool of blood, his England shirt turning red.
Staring at the small back garden they had artificially turfed for Everton fan Rhys, Mel and Steve's pain was tangible.
Now, we talk again ahead of September 27 – the day which would have been Rhys's 18th birthday.
It has been six years since his death but it feels little has changed at the family's Croxteth Park home.
The turf still covers the garden and the footballs are still there.
And the couple still talk as if shell-shocked, unable to comprehend why Rhys will not be blowing out 18 candles on Friday.
Mel, 48, weeps: "I can't allow myself to think how Rhys would be now, I wouldn't be able to cope. I have to think he is 11.
"A lot of people ask me what I think he'd be like now and I say, 'I don't know, don't ask me that'. It hurts too much."
Steve, 50, adds: "Rhys has always been 11 and always will be. We buy a football shirt every year for his bench by his grave and it's always a large boy's size."
On August 31, the couple opened two football pitches and a community centre in Rhys's name – the result of fundraising since his death.
But although Mel is comforted by her son's legacy, she admits meeting his old team-mates hurt.
She says: "They're all 17 and 18 now, 6ft tall – they're turning into young men. I couldn't speak to them, I just gave them a hug. They have the life Rhys didn't."
Mel is breathtakingly honest about the living nightmare she still endures every day. Naturally the achievements of her elder son, Owen, 23, bring her pleasure.
Still at home, he has successfully gained an undergraduate degree and masters in computer science.
But asked about the future, and the happiness grandchildren could bring, she gives a heartrending answer.
"I have mixed feelings," she admits. "My own opinion is why would you want to bring children into this world?
"Horrible things happen to good people. The world can be so cruel."
And she admits her relationship with Steve – they met working at Tesco back in 1982 – has suffered almost irreparably as they struggle to manage their grief.
She says: "We have our ups and downs on different days. Everyone deals with grief differently.
"Steve likes to work, and keeps it in. I'm emotional and like to scream.
"We are never feeling the same on the same day. It's had a devastating impact on our relationship. It has torn us apart."
Struggling to speak, she adds: "I think we are still intact because we were very happy – before. So you think of that."
Rhys was crossing the Fir Tree Pub car park in Croxteth Park at 7.30pm when a hooded youth on a silver mountain bike approached, aimed a handgun and fired three shots.
A bullet entered Rhys' back and exited from the front of his neck.
Mel says it had been a typical day. She had taken the boys to the dentist and bought Rhys a new school tie.
The family had sat down to tea together as they always did, before Rhys went to training.
He was excited about getting home afterwards to watch an England game on the telly.
Mel says: "Rhys gave me a kiss on the cheek and said, 'See you later, Mum.' It was the last time he spoke to me."
Just after 7.30pm, one of Rhys's coaches arrived at the house and told Mel he had been shot. Nothing could prepare her for the horror at the scene.
She recalls: "Rhys was flat on his back, his eyes wide open. There was blood everywhere. Even pouring from his mouth. It was horrendous.
"I thought he was already gone. I dropped to the ground and gently lifted his head up and stroked his face.
"I said, 'Stay with me, baby, you're going to be OK. I knelt over him, pleading with him to hold on. He was lifeless, limp.
"His face was blank and his beautiful blue eyes were wide open looking at me but there was nothing there."
Mel says she still recalls that scene with acute clarity. "I remember every second of it since the knock came at the door. I have flashbacks, it will always be there.
"I don't sleep much. My mind is like a TV that won't switch off, that's the only way I can describe it. I think over everything, re-running it again and again."
At Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Mel and Steve stroked their son's feet, pleading with him to live.
But despite 90 minutes of trying, medics could not resuscitate him.
After that, Mel says, Rhys was "a crime scene to be picked over by forensics".
An 11-week trial finally opened in October 2008 and gang leader Sean Mercer, then 18, was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum of 22 years, for Rhys's murder.
Six others – James Yates, 20, Gary Kays, 26, Melvin Coy, 25, Nathan Quinn, 18, Dean Kelly, 17, and a juvenile known as Boy M – were found guilty of helping to cover up the crime.
As she has since his funeral, Mel visits Rhys's grave three times a week. "I go to feel close to him. I feel that's where he is, definitely. I talk to him in my head."
Steve adds: "Because he was a child you still feel you're looking after him. You wouldn't want to leave him there too long without visiting him.
"I tell him the scores, how we played on Saturday, or 'We might paint your bench, mate'. Silly things."
On his birthday the couple will be there again and then they'll do what they always do: order Chinese food.
Mel says: "It's what we do every year. It's what we did every year when Rhys was alive."
While Mel understandably refuses to consider her son as a young adult, Steve allows himself to daydream about the man his boy might have become.
He says: "He was a bright lad and would have stuck with his football. He wanted to be a policeman at one time. That's ironic.
"He was a bundle of laughs and I imagine he'd have the girls running round.
"His football coach has a son who is nearly 18. He's learning to drive, has a part-time job and is doing voluntary work.
"He has turned out to be a really nice lad. You hope Rhys would have turned out something similar."


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Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith had little to say about the team's suddenly lengthy injury list at his Monday conference, saying only that the hamstring condition of wide receiver Julio Jones and other various other team wounds will be updated Wednesday.
One piece of good news: Smith said starting center Todd McClure will return Sunday.
Safety William Moore, defensive end John Abraham, linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, nickel back Christopher Owens and others all suffered some sort of damage that caused them to miss portions of Sunday night's game against the Green Bay Packers. While those are all major setbacks, Jones' injury is of the most immediate concern to the average Falcons fan.
He's the team's leading receiver and one of the few things that's gone right about the offense. Not to mention taking on the Carolina Panthers or Detroit Lions without him would feel like charging into battle with exactly the same team that lost in the 2010 playoffs, as he was Atlanta's primary offseason pickup.
For more on this game, visit Atlanta Falcons blog The Falcoholic and Green Bay Packers blog Acme Packing Company, plus SB Nation's NFL news hub.


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She has a remarkably subtle stage presence. Norah Jones brought her brand of soothing musical tones to DAR Constitution Hall on Monday, April 23, 2007, in Washington, D.C. Jones took her turn at the piano, on guitar or standing behind the microphone to entertain her appreciative audience.
Her overall sound was never overpowering, yet Jones certainly made a point to display that her band can play within many musical genres. Jones also displayed her versatility on both the piano and the guitar; sometimes singing sans instrument altogether.
"My Dear Country" was yet another tired example of Bush bashing, which has gotten so boring. Yes, the lyrics were rather amusing, but reflected the fixation that ole "W" had not legitimately won either Presidential contest. The next inauguration will be here soon enough for her commiserating fans to work themselves up over another electoral conundrum.
D.C. setlist: Come Away With Me * Those Sweet Words * Sun Don't Like Me * Not My Friend * Got To See You Again * Thinking About You * Be My Somebody * Rosie * Sunrise * Sinkin' Soon * Painter * My Dear Country * Little Room * I'm Gonna Get You Yet * For The Sake Of The Song * Until The End * Broken * Creepin' In * Hands On The Wheel * Encore: Cold Cold Heart * Don't Know Why * Long Way Home
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Roleplay. I'm talking about creating a character or characteristics in my head and stick with it. One day I'll be a femme fatale with a lace dress and red lipstick, the other day I'm the girl next door or the ultimate tomboy.
As a woman you can play with these kind of things. My favourite one is the androgynous game. Neither cleary masculine nor cleary femine in appearence and in fashion. Loose fitted trousers, beautifully tailored blazers and white shirts.
For these looks, two opposites that go hand in hand like no other. Masculine and femine. The make-up and hair was all thanks to my significant other here, Charlotte de Lange (enfacedl). The pictures were taking by the never disappointing Elien Jansen


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AOC warns she may force House members to return for stimulus vote, potentially delaying final passage
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Pompeo calls for united 'message' after reportedly pushing G-7 members to call it 'Wuhan virus'
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Glenn Harlan Reynolds / USA Today:
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Discussion: Foreign Policy, The Week and Marginal REVOLUTION
Peter Weber / The Week: Here's how the U.S. government plans to spend $2.2 trillion to save the economy from coronavirus
Tyler Cowen / Marginal REVOLUTION: What is in the stimulus bill?


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As Baselworld continued to neglect its jewellers, gemstone dealers and the aristocrats of antique jewellery, concerned only with watch brands – though not sufficiently, recent editions would suggest – rumblings of revolt could be felt. Then three years ago, two respected members of the profession – Thomas Faerber, an expert in antique jewellery and precious stones, and Ronny Totah, a connoisseur of diamonds and gemstones – decided to turn their backs on Basel once and for all. Twelve months later, ably assisted by their two daughters and the experienced staff at Palexpo exhibitions centre, they cut the ribbon at GemGenève, Geneva International Gem and Jewellery Show. A triumphant debut!
Both men agree that "after years of attending fairs all over the world, we knew exactly what we wanted should we ever have to organise our own event. We would favour quality, ethics and diversity of exhibitors over quantity. It would take place at a smaller venue with lots of light, preferably natural daylight, and would give our colleagues all the comfort they need. Every booth would have its own safe, there would be chilled water delivered every morning, and recycling bins. All in a welcoming atmosphere for trade… and public." And so it was!
After years of attending fairs all over the world, we knew exactly what we wanted.
Emerging talent
From the very beginning, GemGenève opened its doors to the next generation, with students of art – in particular from Haute Ecole d'Art et de Design (HEAD) in Geneva and, this year, Haute Ecole de Joaillerie in Paris -, young designers and emerging talent in every register from sedate to sensational. Last year, Camille Combremont, a student at HEAD, took first place in a competition to design a piece of pearl jewellery. This year, as part of the Faerber Collection, she showed a parure in blackened 750 white gold studded with round moonstone cabochons, mounted on links which the wearer clips together to form a necklace, a bracelet, even earrings. Financially supported and guided by Thomas Faerber, she is on the cusp of what will certainly be a promising career.
Vivienne Becker, a foremost jewellery historian – her book on Lalique is considered the authoritative work on the subject – spent the past twelve months tracking down the avant-garde of young talent and designers to bring them to Geneva. For this second edition, her Designer Vivarium hosted Tenzo, a talented jeweller with a particular love for the precious stones of his native Russia; Tatiana Verstraeten and her astonishing diamond feather necklace; Racine, a duo of designer and gem dealer whose pieces blend Art Deco with classical influences; and Sean Gilson, a gifted designer and goldsmith from Connecticut in the United States. As for Switzerland's quartet of emerging talents, best remember their names because you'll be hearing more of them. They are Ena Iro whose openworked bangles embrace history and tradition; Cléa Horowicz and her jewelled head ornaments; Pierre d'Alexis who works with pink calcite mined in the Swiss Valais region; and Isabelle Siz whose jewellery is an explosion of colour.
Antique jewellery and gems
This year, the well-planned maze of booths included an additional sixty-some exhibitors. GemGenève is a jewellery-lover's delight, akin to a museum where visitors can actually touch and feel the pieces on show. Exhibitors were cheerful, never condescending, and always delighted to talk about the jewellery, the designers, even hallmarks. Prices were willingly divulged and in many cases explained. The coloured gemstone dealers, often Indian, American or Russian, extended an equally pleasant welcome. They patiently explained the difference between a stone that has been heat-treated and one that hasn't, and the considerable impact this has on price. Special mention must go to Valentina, a dealer offering unheated rubies and sapphires, cut by an excellent Parisian lapidary.
Copies of grading reports from international organisations were passed around. Switzerland takes the lion's share with the SSEF (Zurich), the GGTL (Geneva and Lichtenstein) and the Gübelin (Lucerne). The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), one of the most famous, if not the most famous, laboratories was there to promote its reports as well as enrol new students to its Graduate Gemologist study programme. As for the stones themselves, diamonds of every size, cut and colour were yours for the taking… price permitting!
Listen and learn
Throughout the four days of the fair, thanks to talks on a range of themes by pre-eminent speakers, visitors could learn about jewellery styles, which stones were fashionable at different periods in history, and even fill up on anecdotes to serve at their next dinner party (Vanessa Cron's talk on Muses and Collectors was a mine of information!). At Touch and Feel sessions, groups of twenty participants were given a crash course on how to observe a stone using a loupe, following which they shared impressions and business cards. Rest assured you will leave GemGenève a little smarter than when you arrived!
The general opinion among exhibitors was that business had been good. Customers are eager for one-off pieces while some are looking to diversify their portfolio with a stunning, possibly historic jewel or a remarkable gem. The Chinese investment frenzy has yet to target antique jewellery, prompting a certain amount of speculation as to when… For the two organisers, the challenge will be how to say "no" to those who, next year, would like to slip into the reassuring cocoon of a fair now hitting its stride.
More information: gemgeneve.com