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The year 2020 has been full of challenges and difficulties for all people around the world. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many have lost their jobs, loved ones, and opportunities. However, it has also provided valuable lessons and taught people the importance of spending time with family, taking a break, and prioritizing mental health.
Secondly, the health crisis has also highlighted different flaws in current health, education, and even workplace systems. In the future, this can contribute to the development of better, more sustainable, economic friendly, and inclusive institutions.
While the pandemic continues to accelerate around the world, the end of 2020 is a good time to look back and reflect on all such positive things that came out of the year. At the same time, the negative experiences of the year can be used to make changes and improvements in 2021.
For instance, health problems became much more common during the coronavirus pandemic. Because of the unavailability of medicines, professional help, and limitations to control the virus, many were not able to manage existent health conditions the same way.
In addition, the lockdown restrictions and changes in lifestyles also prompted people to consume unhealthy foods mindlessly, skip exercise, overwork, and not take care of health in general. As a result, weight gain, digestive issues, mental health issues, alcohol abuse, smoking, and drug use all increased in the past year.
All of these issues can affect the quality of life significantly as well as increase the risk of more serious problems including heart disease and diabetes. Therefore, health experts suggest people prioritize health in 2021 and make resolutions related to staying healthy this new year's eve.
Read also: Coronavirus Spreads the Fastest in Cruises Among all Other Forms of Transport
Previously, many people have made similar resolutions for health including quitting smoking and losing weight. However, 2020 provided opportunities to think and reflect back in a much broader manner.
For example, mental health has been one of the biggest issues in the past year with more than a threefold increase in mental illnesses in young people alone. A number of factors such as economic uncertainty, fear of coronavirus, loneliness, social isolation, and others have contributed to the increase.
As a result, many people will make resolutions on prioritizing mental health and spending time with friends or family. Even though little changes such as these may not seem significant, they can make a big difference.
This is why health experts advise making resolutions such as visiting parents more often or meeting friends frequently.
Another change that is important especially now is developing healthier coping mechanisms. Because of the high stress-levels, many people have resorted to smoking, drug use, fighting, and overeating.
One way of doing so is by adopting a new healthy habit or learning a new skill, such as cooking or baking at home. This may also help in socializing, making new friends, and even improving familial relations that have been strained during stay-at-home orders.
While there is no harm in making bigger and more drastic resolutions associated with health, these changes are equally important. They are also easier to follow-up during coronavirus limitations or any coronavirus lockdowns in the future.
Lastly, do not forget to take coronavirus preventive measures seriously even after getting vaccinated in order to end the ongoing health crisis as soon as possible.


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How Working From Home Increases Cybersecurity Risks
When your employees work from home, they don't get as much support and guidance from your IT team, which can leave their work devices at risk. Here are some of the common risks businesses faced in 2021 due to delayed IT responses and a lack of oversight:
Phishing Emails
Phishing emails sent out by scammers or hackers to get passwords and personal information have been a constant threat since before 2021. This year, there's been a 600% increase in phishing emails since February.
Employees are more likely to fall for these scams while working from home because they don't have immediate access to the IT department that typically supports them. And if employees work from a personal device, their IT team can't access their files and is unaware of any phishing attacks.
Phishing emails are major threats to company data, especially if it's kept on a personal device that lacks email security. If an employee falls for a phishing scam, their personal and company data can be lost or stolen, sometimes with no way to get it back. To increase remote work security, it's important to train all employees about the risks of phishing emails.
Poorly Secured Wi-Fi
Another threat when working from home is unsecured Wi-Fi. Even if a remote employee uses a protected work device, their home network is usually unprotected, since most people don't have firewalls in place at home.
Without firewalls to protect your Wi-Fi network, there are potential gaps in network security that can cause security threats to personal data. If you don't have a firewall to protect your Wi-Fi router, make sure you regularly update your router to fix bugs and antivirus software.
How To Protect Your Remote Employees
It's important to provide your employees with information on how to protect their devices. You can help employees secure their data by developing bring your own device (BYOD) guidelines. These guidelines advise employees on how to use their own devices for work. Consider implementing these BYOD guidelines to ensure your data's safety:
- Don't use jailbroken computers (computers that have all restrictions removed)
- Regularly update software
- Use different logins for home and work accounts
- Keep business and personal data separate
- Use a virtual private network
- Create a different password for each software on your device
Many Companies Battled Data Breaches In 2021
Even large companies that invest lots of money and time into their cyber protection were threatened with cyberattacks in 2021. There was a 102% increase in businesses affected by ransomware—cyberattacks that involved a ransom to get their data back—compared to 2020.
Colonial Pipeline Attack
In May of this year, the Colonial Pipeline paid $5 million in ransom to a Russian hacker group to get their personal and corporate data back. Colonial Pipeline was forced to shut down 5,500 miles of pipelines to stop the cyberattack from spreading to any other networks.
The pipeline shutdown interrupted gas distribution, and people on the East Coast were unable to get gas.
After paying $5 million to the hacker group, the Colonial Pipeline was able to resume daily operations within a few days.
JBS Foods Data Breach
JBS is the world's largest beef supplier. In May 2021, they paid hackers $11 million in ransom to get their data back.
Like the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, JBS had to shut down the production of multiple meat plants in Australia and the U.S. to prevent the cyber threat from spreading to other areas of their company.
Even with high-quality cyber protection, your company's data is still at risk.
Kaseya Cyberattack
Kaseya, a major IT solutions developer, was also affected by a ransomware attack. About 800 supermarkets in Sweden were forced to close because their point of sale systems, controlled by Kaseya software, weren't working.
In total, Kaseya estimates that 800 to 1,500 businesses were affected by the cyberattack.
The company refused to pay the ransom, and their systems began working again after a few days after an undisclosed party provided the decryption key.
What To Learn From 2021 Cyberattacks
With many people working from home and using personal devices for work, cybersecurity risks for businesses have increased. Even companies with firewalls and encrypted data have experienced lost or stolen data.
Now more than ever, it's important to properly train employees on how to protect their devices while working from home. G6 IT – Military Grade IT provides remote support to protect your company's data while your employees work remotely.
In 2022, you should expect more of the same when it comes to cyberattacks. As many people continue working from home, the same threats will follow your employees into the new year. G6's experienced technicians can provide complete cybersecurity for all your remote employees.


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Trending News: Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth, Analysis, Research
Global Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Market: Key Highlights
- According to the new market research report "Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Market by Design (Tubular Type, Planar Type), by Application (Stationary, Transport), by Region (Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, South America, North America) — Global Forecast (2020 to 2027)", the global solid oxide fuel cell market is estimated to reach USD 1,168 Million by 2027 at a CAGR of over 13.0% from 2020 to 2027
- The market is growing on the grounds of rising global demand for cleaner energy generation method
- Favorable support by the government through funding and subsidies is further fueling the SOFC market growth
- The market growth is hampered owing to high initial investment and operational cost of SOFC
Global Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Market: Key Market Dynamics
- Growing global population generating higher demand for electricity coupled with increasing global concern to minimize emissions is driving the global attention towards adoption of SOFC
- Government funding and subsidies to promote research & development of advanced SOFC technology is another factor fueling the market growth
- High initial and operational cost with short life of the SOFC is acting as major restraint for the market growth
- Ongoing research and development towards low temperature SOFC is opening new growth opportunities for the SOFC market
- Longer operational time with issues related to heat controlling of SOFC is the key market challenge
Global Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Market: Regional Overview
- North America
The solid oxide fuel cell market in the North American region is expected to grow at a significant pace due to growing concerns and global pressure regarding reduction of hazardous emissions. Owing to this, different types of fuel cells are gaining higher importance in the US leading to rise in their installations and deployments. Increasing investment in the research and development of advanced SOFC is further fueling the market growth.
- Europe
In Europe, the SOFC market is projected to witness growth owing to increasing efforts towards minimizing the emissions through shifting transition towards low emission economy. The region is constantly looking forward to eradicate the cause of air pollution resulting into support to the fuel cell. In addition to this, EU initiatives and funding opportunities towards the adoption of fuel cell. For instance, the European Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking Programme with investment of around USD 210.8 million, is fueling the demand for SOFC.
Global Solid oxide fuel cell Market: Key Players Overview
- Bloom Energy:
bloom Energy manufactures and commercializes the solid oxide fuel cell for on-site energy production. The company offers SOFC through its proprietary technology and converts the fuel into the electricity. In December 2019, Bloom Energy and Samsung Heavy Industries collaborated for development of solid oxide fuel cell technology for ships for replacing the oil based power generation.
- Elcogen AS:
Elcogen AS is a manufacturer of ceramic anode solid oxide cells and stacks. The company operates through elcocell and elcostack under its solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology for the residential, commercial, transportation and energy storage. In February 2019, the company plans to set up a SOFC manufacturing facility for EUR 12 million under the InnovFin-EU finance Under Horizon 2020 initiative.
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This morning, with tonight's Nor'easter looming just a few hours from now, and the end of the entire sales year only eight days away, it's interesting to compare two timely forecasting scenarios:
-On one hand, we have local Boston weather forecasters guessing about snowfall.
-On the other, we have professional salespeople forecasting real revenue.
My own sales forecasting for Q4 & December:
- Expected to be within an accuracy level of a < 5%
- Expected to have a base plan number plus an upside number
- Expected to end the year with a forecast for January looking into Q1
Tools I use to forecast:
- Years of experience and intuition
- Hubspot as my CRM & CMS integrated with other apps
- Proven pipeline conversion metrics and probability stats
Boston Weather Forecasting on 12/15/20 @ 6:00 PM
Tools they use to forecast:
- Hundreds of satellite tracking systems
- NOAH tracking
- IBM supercomputers
And yet, 24 hours before the storm:
- 50% variability in their forecasts on the amount of snow
- a forecast filled with "probably", "maybe", and "could be"
- ...and the best phrase last night of "it's real hard and tricky to forecast"
I know, I know it's tough to forecast the weather especially after these same people totally miscalculated the last storm two weeks ago by 90%. I'm also sure that it must be tough to be a TV weatherperson scraping by on paltry salaries and getting all of that attention. Ginger Zee probably only makes $5m a year for her five minutes on air a couple of times a day.
The Science of Sales
As any experienced salesperson will tell you, the job of sales is tough and demanding requiring long days and work on the weekends, and yet the profession is very satisfying and potentially very rewarding.
I know younger salespeople among my alums from my "Science of Sales" course who have been in the game for 10 years and never missed a quarterly forecast. I have young BDRs this fall who in their first 12 months are beating their quota by 100%. Obviously, I also know plenty of salespeople for whom 2020 has been a very difficult year especially in those industries that have been negatively impacted by the virus.
But, that's the game of sales, and different from inanimate rain, snow and wind, which should be very easy to forecast, forecasting potential orders 30 and 90 days ahead of closing multiple deals is often made very difficult given the many personalities involved on the other side of the table or the Zoom screen.
And yet, for the thousands of successful women and men in sales that I've known over my career, they love the profession and would never consider another job. Even those who get promoted and advance to running their companies like Mark Cuban, Howard Schultz and Warren Buffett, all of whom started their careers as salespeople, still remain heavily invested in the time they spend in both Sales and Marketing in their companies today. Having said that, only 30% of CEOs and Presidents come from the sales ranks simply because most people who build a career in sales simply love selling, and often lack a desire to move into management tracks.
Having had almost every possible job in business and management, my own assessment is that there's nothing more exciting, more demanding of a multitude of skills, and more satisfying than the profession of sales and sales management...made much more efficient and effective today by the technology, the tools, the metrics and the science of sales. For me, there's never been a more exciting a time to be in the profession of Sales.
Have a great day selling today!
- At this time in the month, success is all about you and the team around you!
- Your attitude, your drive, your energy will define your success!
- With 8 days left, success is about the science...and maybe just a little luck!
For other ideas, check out our site for tactics at... https://www.derbymanagement.com/sales-productivity
Just be very careful shoveling tomorrow morning when the snow just might be somewhere between 2" and 12", or it could be more or maybe less depending on where you live and the amount of moisture in the air and some other factors.
If at any time, you have a need for a confidential sounding board for Sales, just connect with me at any time. Text or email me, and I'll quickly set up a call. I'm a pretty good listener.
Obviously, no cost for a call or two; just an opportunity to listen intently and make a few recommendations based on decades of experience.


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Sizes | What size do you make your swatch? |
Gauge | Do you know whether your yarn gauge will change when blocked? |
Needles | Do you swatch to check your needle size? |
Supplies | Do you use a gauge counter (one of those squares or grids)? |
Yarn | Do you go by the label information? |
As Shown | How bummed are you if something doesn't turn out because of gauge? |
Fourth Studio Chat with Jill Wolcott Knits
Fourth Studio Chat is a conversation about about knitting swatches — or not. Pros, cons. Reasons?
Fourth Studio Chat
You can come via video (I'll have lipstick on!) or just come to chat (no video). Sign up to get the log-in information. Use any device or computer. Come with answers to the questions on the first tab. We'll see where we go from there.
The invitation to the GoToMeeting login is the pdf you will get the link to after purchasing this.
Future Studio Chats are every other week and cost $5 to join. They will run through December 14. Each has a separate page because of the log-in information.
December 14: Studio Chat 5. Blocking. Just in time for gifting!
Why Studio Chat?
I love talking about knitting, and yarn, and what knitting brings to our lives. For me knitting is a metaphor for life, but we aren't always paying attention to it that way. So the Studio Chats might be considered spiritual lifting up, and polishing your skills, or looking to make your knitting more satisfying or more fulfilling. Or just talking about your next project, what you want to learn, what your knitting world is like. Or maybe just what's for dinner! Also, show and tell. I am a solitary knitter. Mitch is pretty much not interested.
You can ask me questions. You know I probably have an opinion. Do I swatch? Almost always! I have four quick reasons:
- Need to do research and development for my work;
- I love knitting new yarn and stitch patterns;
- I need to have good gauge numbers both blocked and unblocked;
- Means I might get to start something new!
Studio Chats Beginning in 2021
January 4: Return of Studio Chats! 5 pm PST/PDT
Topics for 2021 TBA!
I will also be beginning a series of Chats called Becoming the Knitter You Want to Be. A little more depth; talking specifically about making your knitting practice matter in ways you want it to.
I also will be starting a one-on-one consulting service, Jill Wolcott Knits Studio Sessions. You can set time with me to help you solve issues, professional, knitting, design-related, or other life-related advice. The first 15 minutes are free, then you sign up for additional blocks of time at $12.50/15 min. I will also do small groups (you put the group together) and will give you a quote on cost.
Jill Wolcott Knits Studio Sessions: Be The You You Want to Be. Sign ups will open later this fall.
Outside North America?
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Your ideas and innovations help us provide Extraordinary Connections. That's why we believe in offering an extensive benefits and compensation package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, nurture all aspects of their well-being, and provides value at every stage of life.
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Jarred Berger, Director of Human Resource
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Health insurance is available after 30 days of employment at a cost of $350 a month for a family plan or $120 a month for a single plan.
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PTO is accrued at 5 hours per pay period, which is equivalent to three weeks (15 days) on an annual basis. PTO accrual begins on the first day of employment.
An IRA match up to 3% are available after the 90-day probationary period.
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Free Vistabeam internet service if available at your home
Careers FAQs
At Vistabeam, we want our employees to perform extraordinary, so we want them to feel extraordinary. By offering full medical, dental, and vision benefits, we can ensure that our employees are healthy and happy.
Providing an HSA option for our employees is another way to show how we are a team by giving our employees a cost-effective way to manage their health.
Vistabeam has 6 locations across Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Our Colorado office is located in Yuma; our Nebraska offices are in Gering, Scottsbluff, and Mitchell; our Wyoming offices are in Laramie and Torrington.
Depending on the job and negotiation during the hiring process, Vistabeam will help with relocation.
We don't have one yet, but it's in the works.
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The Menhaden hotel offers salute to maritime heritage of Long Island
Attorney Kristen Pennessi has designed this boutique hotel in Greenport Village, Long Island, as a modern reference to the area's fishing and whaling heritage.
Pennessi and her husband Dan partnered up with Manhattan architect Tom Pedrazzi to design the 16-room property at the town entrance – formerly the site of a famous antique carousel that was moved to Mitchell Park in 2011.
The interior public spaces of The Menhaden – named after a local fish – are flecked with nautical artifacts hidden in plain sight, including bottles, bricks, horseshoes and a mast from one of Greenport's whaling ships. Many of these items were discovered during the hotel's construction.
Clean lines, black lacquer and brass accents characterise the hotel's ground floor, including the lobby, adjacent lounge area and grab-and-go cafe.
"We chose something contemporary and bold for the lobby floor and softened it with shiplap walls and modern finishes," Pennessi told Dezeen.
Guestrooms are designed to "evoke a feeling of home that varies from room to room".
White walls establish a setting that is "light and airy", complemented by whitewashed furniture and a neutral colour palette that leverages green accents and salvaged driftwood. Furniture is almost exclusively sourced from Restoration Hardware.
Abstract photography by Long Island artist Scott Farrell showcase maritime subjects like boat hulls.
Bathrooms are intended to be ''spa-like", featuring a soaking tub or walk-in shower with amenities from Roam, a female-owned enterprise that makes American-made vegan, gluten and cruelty-free items.
Pennessi also created "galleys" on each floor with gloss black Smeg refrigerators filled with complimentary snacks and beverages.
The Menhaden also includes a restaurant called The Merchant's Wife.
For lounge-style dining, Pennessi custom designed two raw oak banquettes finished with caning and black mohair, and accompanied them with Fyrn Bartlett and De Haro stools. Marble table tops were included for a more formal dining experience.
The black shuttered bar is topped with a poured concrete counter, and overhung by spherical black wicker pendant lamps and tea lights. Floor-to-ceiling botanical murals were hand painted in greyscale by local artist Kara Hoblen.
There is also an outdoor terrace that overlooks Greenport Harbor, and features a bar, firepits and lounge seating.
The greater area of Long Island is a thriving holiday spot for those working in New York City. Other recently completed accommodation in the area includes A Room at the Beach, a boutique hotel once owned by American fashion designer Donna Karan, and a Hamptons wellness retreat.
Photography by Read McKendree.


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KANSAS CITY — El Niño has not weakened as quickly as some were suggesting, and the potential for La Niña to evolve during the coming growing season is not impossible, but will be a more difficult accomplishment the longer this El Niño event takes to weaken and dissipate. There is still plenty of time for a quick and sudden change, but World Weather, Inc. does not believe the ocean will have the capability of moving to La Niña before late in the third quarter and more likely in the fourth quarter of this calendar year.
Delaying the onset of La Niña takes some of the extreme out of the expected weather. La Niña events tend to make a large part of the U.S. crop region east of the Rocky Mountains a little warmer and somewhat drier biased than in other years. However, La Niña does not act independently of other weather features, and because it must interact with other prevailing weather patterns, each La Niña is a little different than those that precede it.
The best way to look at La Niña is to find the prevailing weather pattern for the coming growing season and then take moisture away from that pattern while allowing warmer temperatures and see what that does to the anomalies. For 2016 the prevailing pattern calls for a wet and cool spring season across the lower Midwest, Delta, southeastern states and a part of the central Plains. The wet and cool bias may delay planting and that is very important to pay attention to from a production perspective. Lengthy delays in planting may hurt production potentials later in the year, especially if the cool, wet, spring is followed by a hot, dry, summer.
Some forecasters are predicting 1983 style of weather extremes in 2016. That year was a textbook example of how too much rain and cool weather in the spring may harm production if it is followed by hot and dry weather. Delayed planting and short root systems early in the growing season of 1983 (another year in which strong El Niño conditions existed early in the year just like today) was followed by a bout of hot, dry, weather from mid- to late-summer. The transition from one extreme to the other was dramatic and affected crops in a major way resulting in some significant production cuts.
This year seems to be paralleling 1983 rather closely — at least for right now — and that has some forecasters and producers very concerned about crop weather later in the year. While 1983 was a significant El Niño event year that did not transition into La Niña until the following year, the very wet and cool spring and hot, dry, summer was devastating to crops. Because of the similarities between this year and 1983, some forecasters are beating their chests pretty hard suggesting drought and other negative issues will impact the U.S. seriously hurting production.
World Weather, Inc. takes its 37 years of experience and reminds its readers and subscribers that weather history never repeats itself exactly. None of the years of extreme weather recorded in the past have ever been repeated based on similar weather patterns. There have been some similar anomalies, but the extremes are never replicated. Because of that statement it is imperative that we view 1983 as an extreme year and one that will not recur in 2016. The odds are good that some form of similar weather may evolve, but if we do not see La Niña during the summer season, there will not be much reason to remove high volumes of moisture and intensify summer temperatures to the point of causing weather to become as extreme as it was in 1983.
Because of the statement about the unlikely occurrence of La Niña in 2016, the U.S. forecast largely will be dominated by a repeating pattern aloft that will control storm movement and temperatures over the growing season. El Niño will continue to influence the late winter and early spring because it is still a significant event, and it will take a while for its influence on world weather to abate. Because of El Niño's ongoing presence the parallel to 1983 likely will continue for a while longer, and that does raise the potential for returning wet weather in the spring with a cooler-than-usual bias in temperatures, especially in the southern states. Delays in spring planting are going to be possible because it is not only like the 1983 El Niño event, but like the 1998 event that also was a strong event in the first quarter of that year — similar to today.
The wetter and cooler spring bias suggests delays in planting, and that may raise worry in the commodity futures world about summer production. The worry will be fueled by the delays in planting, the knowledge that lower yields often come in years that planting is delayed, and (most importantly) because of the drought mongers screaming loudly that the U.S. crops will be a disaster as drought evolves in the summer. Prepare for a strong rise in futures market prices as these factors come together. While enjoying the ride up on adverse and potentially adverse weather, be planning your exit strategy because at some point in the summer folks are going to look back and decide that conditions are not as bad as perceived, and there likely will be a reversal in futures trading. This forecast comes from years of watching the market, but it is important to note that World Weather, Inc. and all of its staff are forbidden to trade commodity futures so that we may provide an unbiased opinion for the outlook.
In the meantime, what does our summer weather trend suggest for 2016? Ignoring El Niño and La Niña for a while, the weather cycle for this summer (June through August) will be biased for a ridge of high pressure to evolve over the Great Plains and extend weakly into Canada's Prairies. This advertised ridge of high pressure is not expected to be very strong in the northern Plains or Canada, and its weakness likely will allow showers and thunderstorms to evolve and prevail in those areas relatively frequently during the height of the summer season. The rain in the northern Plains and Canada will prove supportive of improving crop and field conditions after a drier biased late winter and spring.
Alberta, Montana and some neighboring areas in western Saskatchewan are carrying some significant moisture deficits from last summer. The combination of ongoing dry and warm biases this spring and the deficits lingering from last summer will not get those crop areas off to a very good start this summer, but the weak ridge of high pressure in the summer should bring some timely moisture to the region.
In the meantime, the strongest part of the expected ridge will be in the southern Plains. Temperatures in Texas, Oklahoma, parts of Kansas and into a part of the Delta will be warmer, than usual during the summer months and precipitation will be below average. The greatest moisture deficits will be in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. Another area of drier biased weather will evolve in the middle and southern Atlantic Coast states, but temperatures in those areas may be milder than usual during summer and that will translate into soil moisture conservation. Lower drying rates will slow down the deterioration in crop and field conditions, which may not prevent a production struggle, but it should prevent weather extremes like those of 1983 from repeating.
The warmest and driest anomalies expected n U.S. crop areas this summer will be in the southern Plains and southwestern Corn Belt leaving the heart of the Midwest in relatively favorable condition. If La Niña suddenly evolves this summer, the dryness in the southern states would be exacerbated and expanded to the north along with the heat and a serious threat to production might evolve. Without La Niña (as we expect) the situation will not be the best environment for crops, but it will not be the disaster that some alarmists want us to fear. The next few weeks will be important to monitor and make sure World Weather, Inc. is correct about no La Niña during the summer.
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We almost walked right by it, distracted by the offerings at the Colonial Theatre and Commonwealth Bookstore, and by the glint of the setting sun reflecting off the gold dome of the State House across the Common. For Troquet, with its varnished wood façade and subdued black, white, and taupe décor, is not a showy place. What's more, it was apparently not even designed to be a great restaurant. Its name is French slang for "small wine café," and the atmosphere is relaxed: ample space between tables eliminates eavesdropping and that clumsy bump into a fellow diner's table as you attempt to take your seat.
Proprietors Chris (the sommelier) and Diane Campbell ran the wine-oriented Uva in Brighton before wooing chef Scott Hebert from New York City to open Troquet last year. "We grew up and became a little more sophisticated," says Diane Campbell. "We had this as a visionwe wanted to move downtown and be a very comfortable place where people came to get a bite to eat before or after a play, to celebrate, or just to enjoy the wines." Several reasonably priced wines that can be ordered in two- or four-ounce servings are recommended for each dish. This allowed us to try a variety of excellent labels with one meala simple, yet luxurious, innovation that does not distract from the food, prepared in a fresh, unfussy New American-style with French and Italian undertones.
Chef Hebert, who runs a tight kitchen despite his impish looks, sidesteps the ubiquitous goat cheese salad by frying the chèvre in a hazelnut coating ($9). The very chilled salmon carpaccio ($12) arrived spread out over the plate like a giant orange jellyfish sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and scallion bits. Slipped underneath was a grassy-green mound of whipped avocado. The Fisher 2000 Riesling Ockfener Bockstein Kabinett mingled perfectly. A terrine of foie gras ($18) came with a jiggling slab of golden Sauternes gelée, a miniature hillock of tender rhubarb cubes, and fragile toast points. Reviewers tend to call potato gnocchi ($21) "soft pillows." Hebert's were more like deluxe bolsters that melted in our mouths amid a lusty sauce of braised mushrooms and truffle oil that made us want to lick the plate clean. A munchkin-sized Dutch oven of mashed potatoes accompanied the robust New York sirloin ($36) slathered with a sauce made from Armagnac and green peppercorns. Dainty spring carrots and a slippery, pan-juice-infused cippoline onionworth ordering all by themselvessat on the side.
Dessertseach $8.25included an outstanding vanilla-bean panna cotta coated in a passion-fruit gel, topped by a dollop of guava sorbet. The polenta tortea very good, upscale corn muffinwas served with a trail of pistachio custard and raspberry sorbet. Petite chocolates, made in-house, came with the check. Their unexpectedly thrilling burst of flavor made the sweets a metaphor for Troquet itself. It's a small, unpretentious venue that mounts a production worthy of the main stage.


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I LOVE that Famous Henrys Opens Soon!
26 Jun 2020At last. Lads, step away from your cheapo clippers and those misleadingly simple YouTube tutorials. Seriously. Step away NOW. Your mullet is no more. Your bowlhead's days are numbered. Famous Henrys is BACK!
Well, they will be, from 8am on 4th July, following the latest announcement from the Government. In the meantime, we want to see your home haircut attempts – or Grizzly Adams impressions. We could do with a laugh…
Health, Safety and Haircuts
Joking aside, you can rest assured that every necessary precaution will be taken ahead of reopening. During lockdown, each shop has been completely sanitised and redecorated. At Famous Henrys, the wellbeing of their valued customers and invaluable staff is paramount. Hygiene was already always a priority, and any extra health and safety measures required will be in place.
That famous Famous Henrys vibe, naturally, will remain unaffected, as will the friendly welcome and the level of comfort. As a refreshingly different sort of barber's shop, Famous Henrys give their clients chance to chill and enjoy a bit of a pamper. There's free wi-fi too. This is your time. The reviews kind of sum it up, and this one especially succinctly: "Top group of barbers, wicked haircuts and a good laugh. From Dom"
Everything You Need from Your Barber
There are two Famous Henrys shops just here in Cheadle Hulme. With a shop on Turves Road and one on Gillbent, you have a Famous Henrys in easy reach. There are branches in Wilmslow and Hazel Grove, too, if you're in those necks o'the woods. The business will continue to grow and improve, despite the setback of the Covid19 crisis.
Famous Henrys boast a talented team of barbers, all of whom are continually learning, training, and developing their skillset. On reopening, there will be five barbers in each shop to ensure everyone gets their fresh trim. The company and their staff all pride themselves on the dynamic yet laid-back atmosphere in all their shops, and Famous Henrys are happy to help and support their barbers in every aspect of their job.
Rigorous training is provided to all new staff who join the company, so Famous Henrys barbers are armed with all the latest cutting-edge techniques. Short-back-and-sides or a state-of-the-art skin fade, all Famous Henrys barbers are amongst the best in the business and lockdown hasn't changed that. Your DIY lopsided look will soon be a thing of the past.
Proud to be a Local Independent
Famous Henrys are renowned for their generous and ongoing community support. They support many of our local schools and good causes and are always happy to do so. Famous Henrys are also the first employer of many of local young lads – and girls – giving them valuable experience in a work environment and the chance to earn their own money. These junior roles can really benefit these young people, allowing them gain confidence in a supportive work and business environment, regardless of future career aspirations.
Proud to be a Family Firm
Famous Henrys is absolutely a family business. Set up with the intention of giving genuine opportunities and career prospects to young people. Famous Henrys have now been going over seven years, so are officially a Cheadle Hulme fixture. Late night opening, early mornings and Sundays were all put in place to give the clients exactly what they want – and need.
Still very much a family business, Famous Henrys is also proud to be a business 'family'. There is an undeniable work ethic and pride in the work plus a real camaraderie – and, when life gets back to normal, a social side. Famous Henrys LOVES Cheadle Hulme. The owners live here and use the local businesses here, many of the team live locally too.
Back for Good…Haircuts!
Roll on the fourth of July! Appointments will be on a walk-in system for the first few days and opening hours will be from 8am until 7pm, to give everyone a fair crack of the whip. Until then, Famous Henrys can't wait to welcome you back. I'm thinking wives, girlfriends, partners and parents will share that enthusiasm. We're counting the days!
- Website
- Twitter: @FamousHenrys
- Facebook: Famous Henrys
- Instagram: @famoushenrys
- Address: 169 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6NH – 0161 485 2255
- Address: Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6AW – 0161 486 9555


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Keeping your child entertained is not easy, so why not get them to lend their little hands in the kitchen for some fun and bonding?
When Covid-19 hit us with the circuit breaker, you probably did all the stay-home activities available out there. However, if you're a parent, here's one activity you can never get too much of - bonding with your child!
Keeping a child entertained all day is not easy. Between learning, playing and watching TV shows, they're bound to get restless somehow. So, why not get them to lend you a hand in the kitchen? Here are 9 delicious, kid-friendly recipes you can try out!
- Pancakes
Pancakes may seem a little basic, but the fun starts with the toppings! Let your child choose what they like and decorate to their heart's content (it works wonders if your child is in that fussy eating phase!). Get the recipe here.
- Animal Toast
Healthy food never looked more appealing! Recreate your child's favourite animals on toast with some fruits and spread for a fun-filled experience. If you need some inspiration, check it out here!
- Mini Pizza Cups
'Pizza' is a magic word that instantly grabs the attention of children. But if you don't want to feel guilty about serving it for breakfast, try this bite-sized recipe instead!
- Sushi Rolls
Easy and fun to make, this recipe is foolproof as there is no right or wrong when it comes to the stuffings. Here's a simple egg and edamame sushi recipe, but you can definitely find more variations online!
- Pigs in a Blanket
This is undoubtedly a kids' favourite (and even adults' too!) so why not let them in on the fun of making them? With only 2 ingredients needed, this is a quick snack to enjoy in the afternoon.
- Chicken Quesadillas
One universal thing kids have in common is the love for cheese - and that's what makes this recipe a hit! Not only is it fun to make, this hearty meal easily covers all the nutrients your child needs.
- Cheeseburger Sliders
With McDonalds being closed up till May, here's a chance for you to make your very own cheeseburger! To ensure lesser mess, try these sliders that are just the perfect size for your kids.
- Baked Spaghetti
When it comes to making dinner after a long day, short recipes are the go-to. That's what makes this cheesy goodness so perfect, as it is one dish that can be enjoyed by all, most importantly your kids!
- Fried Rice
Of course, we can't forget our rice. We love this dish as it is not only easy to make (an obvious criteria in this case) but you can easily switch up the ingredients! Here are 4 different versions you can try out.
Now, you don't have to stress about whipping up meals all alone while trying to watch your little one at the same time. Get them to join in - it's not only a good bonding experience, but also a good practice for their fine motor skills!
What are some of your favourite kid-approved recipes? Share them down below for fellow mamas to take note of!


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Want the juicy tidbits on how to get the best tables, who the best customers are and more from Joe Bastianich? The longtime partner of Mario Batali spills everything in his new tell-all book Restaurant Man, which hits bookstores on Tuesday. Bastianich says his longtime maitre d', John at Babbo in New York City, is on the take.
"They get paid a salary, but then there's the palm variable. A 50-dollar bill might get you noticed. Depending on the restaurant, they might even take a 20. For an Upper East Side rip-off joint or a busy Midtown steakhouse a hundie should get you in the game, but it's just as likely that if they don't know you, they're going to think you're a d-----bag," writes Bastianich in his juicy new memoir.
Other tidbits include who makes their friends and enemies list and who is cheap.
Batali and Bastianich have Carnevino at the Palazzo and B&B Ristorante at the Venetian.
· Batali's Paisan Partner Spills All the Beans [NY Post]
· All Coverage of Carnevino [~ELV~]
· All Coverage of B&B Ristorante [~ELV~]
Joe Bastianich with business partner Mario Batali. [Photo: NY Post]