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For September's Daring Bakers' challenge hostess Mandy of "What the Fruitcake" asked everyone to make decorated sugar cookies. I've never been a fan of rolled sugar cookies. Maybe because I suck at rolling out anything at all. Whether it's a pie crust or cookie dough, I'm just not good at it. I'm an even lesser fan of decorated sugar cookies. Maybe it's because I suck at decorating especially when it involves piping. And for the record, I am also not a fan of those "ace-of-cakes-cake-boss" cakes.
Mandy chose a sugar cookie recipe from Peggy Porschen. I had no idea who she is so I had to Google her. She is the pastry chef/proprietor of a bespoke cake business in the UK. After checking out her website I realized that her work seemed familiar to me. It turns out that the publishing house Clarkson Potter had sent me a courtesy copy of her book "Simple Spectacular Cakes". Her work with cakes and cookies is absolutely stunning, but I still wouldn't want to waste my calories on a decorated sugar cookie. I always find sugar cookies way too sweet. And when you add the icing on top, well, that's just a toothache waiting to happen.
Mandy also wanted our cookies to showcase what September means to us. September has always meant back to school. But it also means that the California apple season is in full swing. So I decided to decorate my sugar cookies like apples.
I decorated my cookies using the using the "flooding" method. "Flooding" a cookie is a technique used when covering a cookie with royal icing. First, using the royal icing, I outlined the area I want to flood. The outline acts as a dam. Then I filled or flooded inside the outlined area. My flooding did not go as well as I hoped. To get a good flood of icing, the icing must be at the correct consistency. I thought that my icing was fluid enough to fill the area that I had outlined, but it was still too thick. So to cover the surface I had to spread the icing using the tip of the pastry bag. And while I was spreading it around with the pastry tip, more icing was flowing out of the pastry bag onto the surface. So my cookies ended up with a pretty thick layer of icing.
I'm not very good at decorating so I thought my apple cookies just seemed a bit sad and pathetic. So I came up with a plan to sandwich the apples cookies with a salted caramel filling and shove a stick in it. Ta-dah! Caramel apples on a stick!
I made the salted caramel filling by making a caramel sauce and adding a healthy pinch of Maldon sea salt. When the sauce cooled down I added a little bit of room temperature butter and some powdered sugar until I liked the consistency.
The finished cookies were still way too sweet for me and a little difficult to eat on a stick, but they were way more interesting than what I had before.
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The September 2010 Daring Bakers' challenge was hosted by Mandy of "What the Fruitcake?!" Mandy challenged everyone to make Decorated Sugar Cookies based on recipes from Peggy Porschen and The Joy of Baking.
Basic Sugar Cookies:
Makes Approximately 36x 10cm / 4" Cookies
200g / 7oz / ½ cup + 6 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
400g / 14oz / 3 cups + 3 Tbsp All Purpose (aka Plain Flour)
200g / 7oz / 1 cup Caster Sugar / Superfine Sugar
1 Large Egg, lightly beaten
5ml / 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract (or seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
• Cream together the butter, sugar and any flavourings you're using. Beat until just becoming
creamy in texture.
• Tip: Don't over mix otherwise you'll incorporate too much air and the cookies will spread during
baking, losing their shape.
• Beat in the egg until well combined, make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the sifted flour and mix on low until a non sticky dough forms.
• Tip: I don't have a stand mixer so I find it easier to switch to dough hooks at this stage to avoid flour flying everywhere.
• Knead into a ball and divide into 2 or 3 pieces.
• Roll out each portion between parchment paper to a thickness of about 5mm/1/5 inch (0.2 inch)
• Refrigerate for a minimum of 30mins.
• Tip: Recipes commonly just wrap the whole ball of dough in clingwrap and then refrigerate it for an hour or overnight, but by rolling the dough between parchment, this shortens the chilling time and then it's also been rolled out while still soft making it easier and quicker.
• Once chilled, peel off parchment and place dough on a lightly floured surface.
• Cut out shapes with cookie cutters or a sharp knife.
• Arrange shapes on parchment lined baking sheets and refrigerate for another 30mins to an hour.
• Tip: It's very important you chill them again otherwise they'll spread while baking.
• Re-roll scraps and follow the above process until all scraps are used up.
• Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C Fan Assisted) / 350°F / Gas Mark 4.
• Bake until golden around the edges, about 8-15mins depending on the size of the cookies.
• Tip: Bake same sized cookies together otherwise mixing smaller with larger cookies could result in
some cookies being baked before others are done.
• Tip: Rotate baking sheets half way through baking if your oven bakes unevenly.
• Leave to cool on cooling racks.
• Once completely cooled, decorate as desired.
• Tip: If wrapped in tinfoil/cling wrap or kept in airtight containers in a cool place, un-decorated cookies can last up to a month.
Royal Icing:
315g – 375g / 11oz – 13oz / 2½ - 3 cups Icing / Confectioner's / Powdered Sugar, unsifted
2 Large Egg Whites
10ml / 2 tsp Lemon Juice
5ml / 1 tsp Almond Extract, optional
• Beat egg whites with lemon juice until combined.
• Tip: It's important that the bowls/spoons/spatulas and beaters you use are thoroughly cleaned and grease free.
• Sift the icing sugar to remove lumps and add it to the egg whites.
• Tip: I've listed 2 amounts of icing sugar, the lesser amount is good for a flooding consistency, and the larger amount is for outlining, but you can add even more for a much thicker consistency good for writing. If you add too much icing sugar or would like to make a thinner consistency, add very small amounts of water, a few drops at a time, until you reach the consistency you need.
• Beat on low until combined and smooth.
• Use immediately or keep in an airtight container.
• Tip: Royal Icing starts to harden as soon as it's in contact with air so make sure to cover containers with plastic wrap while not in use.
Packaging and Storing:
Once fully decorated, allow cookies to dry for 24 hours in a cool and dry area. Stack cookies in an airtight container, from largest cookies at the bottom, to smallest and more intricate at the top, with parchment or wax free paper in between the layers. Store in a cool and dry area with the container's lid firmly sealed. Will last for about a month if stored this way.


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Contributed By: Laura Hay
Designers are confronted with a myriad of design decisions every day, but what does not fall on the practical side, is left to our discretion and imagination. Clearly a creative pursuit, some might argue that aesthetic composition is essentially infinite in possibilities. Inspiration is everywhere…but when faced with a new design challenge, I like to start my research with a walk through the neighborhood. Yes, we're still talking about interior design, but by exploring the exterior environment, I get a good sense of the design vernacular. With architecture, the vernacular is dictated by the availability of localized construction materials and reflects the local traditions and the environment. These elements are historically what creates a unified architectural style and essentially what gives neighborhoods their distinct charm.
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A gorgeous cottage setting in the heart of the old settlement, Allamanda is steps to the harbor and the beach. The coral-stone walls and walkways and soft pink sand beaches inspired me when I chose the cerused wide plank oak hardwood floors and the travertine tiles. Textiles are my favorite element in every design and with an endless world of options I narrowed down my search by color and then texture and of course durability for a salty and sun-fused environment. It's only natural that the water and sky inspired shades of blue and teal for accents, whereas the tropical plants and their flowering bushes inspired playful pops of colors in the bedrooms.
Décor elements and the finishing touches that personalize a space are also inspired by the local lifestyle. These pieces are fun to collect over time if possible, but here I completed the space with some curated sand blown glass bottles and shells to pay homage to the ocean life. I also sourced handmade pottery and sculpture that speak to the artisans that are born out of life removed from urban civilization. I can't say that that every working environment I've had has offered as much in the way of inspiration, but I can say that a walk outside is a great way to start a new project.
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Flexo Level3Return to Flexo Series
A linear, dual surface desk series with motorized sit-to-standing adjustment with 3 presets and digital read-out. This is a premium, heavy-duty design featuring our trademark solid surfaces and Comfort Edges. The keyboard surface offers separate, instant spring-loaded adjustment with positive and negative tilt option. Black frame as standard, Maple version has silver fame. Available in several sizes for multiple configurations, and is Ideal for office, commercial and professional applications.
Packing and shipping
Biomorph charges packing and shipping costs for the continental USA based on percentage of the merchandise total. Please submit a quote reuest for AK, HI, PR, and Canada, other international orders, and orders over $10,000.00, and we will respond with an invoice including packing & shipping to that location. To maximize economy, we ship Biomorph desk components from our several factories directly to you. The tops, frames, chairs and add-ons are shipped independently by different carriers and will arrive at different times within the normal delivery window. Smaller desks, chairs and add-ons are shipped by UPS or Fedex, but other, larger Biomorph desk parts are shipped by commercial trucking companies due to their size and weight, who will call to arrange delivery 24-48 hours prior to delivery. We have to pack the larger desktops in wood crates for protection, and some crates and frame pallets are heavy (especially for larger or multiple desks) and will require help receiving, or you may request an inside delivery option and installation service (extra charges will apply - contact us for a quote). Typical truck deliveries are door-to-door, or dock-to-dock for commercial. All shipments are insured against damage en route. VERY IMPORTANT: You must report damaged cartons or merchandise immediately at (888) 302-DESK and note on delivery slip BEFORE trucker leaves. Please take photos and email to email@example.com. If shipment is left then please contact them and state that there was damage. IF DAMAGE IS NOT STATED ON DELIVERY SLIP THEN AN INSURANCE CLAIM CANNOT BE MADE. ANY DAMAGE CLAIMS MUST BE REPORTED WITHIN 3 DAYS OF RECEIPT.
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In all cases products are covered by limited manufacturer's warranties that warrant the products against defects in manufacturing, whitch measns that if a product is not manufactured correctly and any part of it is proven to be defective then it will be repaired or replaced, depending on the stated conditions. Biomorph will facilitate troubleshooting and warranty support to the best of our means, and sometimes the manufacturer will provisde this directly. In addition, all shipments are covered by the carriers when in transit, so any damage that occurs during shipping is their responsibility. However, it is vitally important that the freight damage claim procedures are followed ( see below). Either way, we sell high quality, fully supported products that will please for years to come and that can be purchased with complete confidence. Biomorph utilizes frame components from several manufacturers, depending on desk model. Biomorph also sells chairs, add-ons and other items as a preferred reseller for established quality brands including Humanscale, Waldmann, HAG, SIS and others, and these manufacturer's warranties will apply in all cases.
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Seller warrants to the original Purchaser only that the Products Seller manufactures and sells to Purchaser are free of defects in workmanship and materials, during the applicable warranty period set forth below. Warranty period set forth below for is for 24-hour, 7 days a week, multi shift use. Should any failure to conform with this limited warranty appear to a Product listed below during the applicable warranty period from the date of shipment, Seller shall, upon prompt written notice, repair or replace, at its option and costs, the affected part or parts.
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Note: Pneumatic springs, gas springs, leaf springs, casters, linear actuator, electric motors and all other electrical components are only covered for up to 5 years from time of purchase
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- Normal wear and tear or acts or omissions of parties other than Seller (including user modification).
- COM/COL or other third party materials applied to Products.
- Products not installed by or under the auspices of a certified dealer of Seller.
- Dramatic temperature variations or exposure to unusual conditions.
This warranty is voided if proper care, maintenance and installation instructions are not followed.
The remedies provided above are the Purchaser's sole remedies for any failure of Seller to comply with its obligations regarding the workmanship of its Products. Correction of any nonconformity in the manner and for the period of time provided shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities of Seller, with respect to or arising out of the Product furnished hereunder.Delay/Force Majeure Seller shall not be liable for failure to perform or for delay in performance due to fire, flood, strike or other labor difficulty, act of God, act of any governmental authority or of the Purchaser, riot, embargo, fuel or energy shortage, wrecks or delay in transportation, inability to obtain necessary labor, materials or manufacturing facilities from usual sources or failure of suppliers to meet their contractual obligations, or due to any cause beyond its reasonable control. If any such event occurs, Seller may extend delivery dates by a period of time necessary to overcome the effect of such delay, allocate available Product or cancel any purchase order.
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Parts are guaranteed for two years, however, seller MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EITHER WRITTEN, ORAL, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, or STATUTORY relating to the LIMITATION OF goods purchased from or through seller. RESELLER HEREBY EXCLUDES ANY WARRANTY OF BUYER''''S REMEDIES MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Buyer waives all claims against seller relating to goods purchased from or through seller, and agrees to assert all claims for breach of warranty, contract, or tort against the manufacturer of the goods. The parties agree that buyer''''s sole and exclusive remedy shall be for the repair or replacement of defective goods by the manufacturer in accordance with the manufacturer''''s customary warranty. All specifications and engineering information have been obtained from the product manufacturers for buyer''''s convenience only. Seller does not assume responsibility for accuracy of the information provided by the manufacturer.
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Maple plywood is an incredibly strong, high quality furniture-grade plywood with a revealed edge and a genuine blonde maple face finished with our clear lacquer. Inconsistencies, color changes and figuring in the grain of the veneer and edges are part of the beauty of natural wood and are not considered imperfections. Each desktop is made from a unique sheet of plywood and consequently there will be differences in color and grain from one desk or surface to another. Natural Maple veneer can change color over time, especially when exposed to sunlight, and dry or humid environments can cause changes in the grain in the form of very small splits or textualising. None of the above is considered claimable against the warranty.
Freight Claims
Risk of loss passes to the Customer upon Ground Support Equipment (U.S.) Ltd. DBA Biomorph delivery of the Product to the carrier (FOB). The Customer or Customer's Agent must note product shortages and damage on delivery receipts at the time of receipt. If the carrier damaged the Product while in transit, the Customer has sole obligation of seeking any recourse against the appropriate carrier. Claims against Ground Support Equipment (U.S.) Ltd. DBA Biomorph for shortages and errors must be made within seven (7) days of the date of delivery. All shipments are insured by the carriers against damage en route. VERY IMPORTANT: You must report damaged cartons or merchandise immediately at (888) 302-DESK and note on delivery slip BEFORE trucker leaves. If shipment is left by UPS then please contact them and state that there was damage. IF DAMAGE IS NOT STATED ON DELIVERY SLIP THEN AN INSURANCE CLAIM CANNOT BE MADE. PLEASE RETAIN ALL PACKAGING FOR LATER INSPECTION - THIS IS CRUCIAL TO EFFECT ANY DAMAGE CLAIMS.
Returns and Restocking
No freight damage or shortage claims may be made after 7 days from receipt. No merchandise may be returned without written consent of Ground Support Equipment (U.S.) Ltd. DBA Biomorph in the form of a return goods authorization and shipping instructions. Parts are only returnable if damaged or incorrect, otherwise a restocking fee applies as follows: Assembled desks with original packing materials – 50% of net invoice price plus round trip freight charges; Opened unassembled parts with original packing materials – 35% of net invoice price plus round trip freight charges; Unopened packaging – 25% of net invoice price plus round trip freight charges. Refunds will be made after receipt and inspection of goods in our warehouse. No merchandise is to be sent to the New York City address without prior written consent. Any unauthorized shipments will be refused and returned at the owners expense. Orders for custom and non-standard products are not cancelable. Post shipment pre-delivery cancellation incur return & restocking charges. Shipments held over 15 days incur storage charges. Original manufacturer terms & conditions apply to non-Biomorph products sold under dealership.
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Beautiful Design Made Simple Magazine: Fall Issue Preview
The fall issue of our Beautiful Design Made Simple digital magazine hits Apple newsstands and Android devices on September 23rd. Our fall issue with its special holiday section is packed with tips, trends and advice from designers and experts. With an abundance of great ideas for entertaining in style and updating your home decor for fall, this issue is sure to inspire you. Here's a preview of what you'll find inside:
Bring the Outdoors In
Long summer days, evenings on the porch, barbeques and pool days are all fading into great summer memories. But you don't have to give up all the good parts of outdoor living. As the shorter days and cooler nights draw near, think about bringing the outdoors in.
If a love for the outdoors has you wishing for warm, sunny weather year round, there are several home design tricks to bring that outdoor feeling, inside so you can keep it all year through.
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Special Holiday Section
Fall has just about to start, but the holidays will be here before you know it. That's why we've created a whole section just for the holidays. Make your holidays spectacular with tips from the Accidental Housewife, a must-do list and plenty of holiday inspiration.
Get ready for your best holidays ever. Download the fall issue and checkout the holiday section.
Quick Tips for a Beautiful and Efficient Laundry Room
Create the perfect laundry room by combining beauty and functionality. From choosing the right washer and dryer to creating plenty of storage, there's a lot to thing about when you're designing a laundry room.
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Dogs are some pretty smart creatures. Cops use them to for search-and-rescue missions or drug hunts, the blind use them for street guidance, and Digital Trends' Andrew Couts trains his pup for pure, heart-warming YouTube fun. They've also been known, on several occasions, to be extremely heroic and loyal, saving numerous owners from fires, storms, and assaults. Since these canines are so good at learning various tricks, New Zealand's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) decided to teach them how to drive.
You've read that right: Drive. An activity most humans can't even perform properly. In a recently released video, the SPCA showcases three dogs – Porter, Ginny, and Monty – being taught to drive a Mini Cooper, and focuses on Porter making a right hand turn on a giant racing course. The car has been outfitted with custom, extended push pedals so most dogs can reach and control the mechanics.
"We train them to do different actions, touch is the first thing and then we teach them to touch the different objects with the right paw and left paw," dog trainer Mark Vette told News.au. "They've all come through at this point and they're all going really well."
Although the sample video shows Porter making a simple and slow turn, the idea that dogs can eventually learn to drive cars just as well as Google's self-driving cars is just mind-blowing, to say the least.
Will dogs become the new designated drivers? If so, this just gave a whole new meaning to these pups as man's best friend. Watch the video below to see Porter hitting the race track and schooling most 16-year-old Americans.
Correction: The earlier version of this article stated that Porter was driving a manual transmission car. After further review, the Mini is an automatic, and we have corrected this error.
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This gravestone is at Holy Trinity Church, Cowling, West Yorkshire. It is the resting place of Priscilla Dawson, my 2x great grand aunt and her husband John Smith.
Priscilla was born in Cowling on 3 May 1824 to parents Thomas Dawson and Margaret Snowden. She was the third of nine children – 4 boys and 5 girls.
From the census returns it looks as though John Smith was also born around 1824 in Cowling. I haven't done any research at all about John or his parents.
Priscilla and John married sometime in Q2 1848 and the marriage was registered in the Skipton district.
They had at least seven children between 1849 and 1867. I say at least because some of the gaps between the years suggest that there may have been other children born in between census returns that I have not yet found and who died as infants.
James – c1849
Ann – 1850
Peter William – c1855
Thomas – c1857
Joseph – c1859
John – c1860
Margaret – c1867
John appears to have worked either at home or in the local mill throughout his working life. His occupations included twister, overlooker in worsted factory, and warp dresser.
Priscilla died on 30 October 1891.
John survived for just over twelve more years and died on 24 January 1904.


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While you run your business, the Tucson Metro Chamber advocates for you by developing a climate in which business can create jobs and operate at a profit. The Chamber represents the interests of business with all levels of government, supports business-friendly ballot measures, creates a strong local economy and promotes the community. The Chamber also hosts the region's premier networking opportunities and special events.
The work the Chamber does as Tucson's independent business advocate is entirely funded by membership investments, Chamber advertising media opportunities and special events. By investing in the Tucson Metro Chamber, you leverage the strength of a dynamic organization with a proven track record of 122 years promoting a healthy economy and superior quality of life for all members of our community.
The Tucson Metro Chamber continuously updates this website, TucsonChamber.org, to keep members and the community apprised of Chamber activities and to provide links to help members generate business from out-of-town and in-town referrals.
Tucson Metro Chamber programs are developed through member-run committees that tap the varied expertise of local business owners. Through your participation in these committees and myriad networking and other special events, we can continue to grow and become an even stronger force in the community, region and state. We invite you to become involved.


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This event repeats every week on Sunday between 4/21/2013 and 9/28/2013.
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Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.
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For a sleek look, pewter cabinet hardware is a great choice. Pewter is both versatile and easily maintained. While silver needs to be polished often, pewter knobs and pewter pulls need far less maintenance. They retain their natural charm and gloss through continued use and create a great decorative look in the kitchen.
Pewter Knobs, Pewter Cabinet Pulls & More
Pewter knobs offer a fun way to maintain a theme in a kitchen or to start a new design idea. Pewter cabinet knobs are available in a range of adorable themes from nautical to floral and beyond. They create a fun look in the kitchen and inspire a feeling of playful comfort while you're cooking and organizing your space. Similarly, antique pewter knobs give a look of charming distinction and create a regal presence in the kitchen. With their matte look and their die-cast material, they have a slightly rustic edge and a lived-in appeal.
Similarly, pewter cabinet pulls dress up your kitchen space and invite many décor options. Whether you prefer a French country look with elegant totem pulls or French lace bail pulls, pewter pulls can dress up your cabinetry and create a grand effect. For a more playful look, many pewter cabinet pulls come with fun themes. Enjoy the look of frog pulls dancing across your cabinet hardware. These are but one of the many options available when searching for pewter pulls.
Pewter cabinet hardware is the perfect way to dress up a kitchen or create a playful feeling in this space. Pewter provides the look of polished silver without the headaches of maintaining it and without the steep costs; pewter cabinet hardware is the perfect way to redecorate on a budget. Enjoy the benefits of pewter drawer pulls, pewter handles, and more today!


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Ask anyone in the UK to name a poet who makes them laugh and the name you're most likely to hear is Pam Ayres. She's a superb performer and she's a real poet too. This poem tells you what it's like to live with an opinionated windbag, a man who's "infallible, articulate, self-confident and wrong."
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First Floors Carpet One Battle for the Brave
First Floors Carpet One Floor & Home recently joined forces with Cross Fit Forney for a cross fit competition called Battle for the Brave in which all registration proceeds were donated in aid of Building for America's Bravest.
The event, which was held on September 9th 2017 raised just under $5,700 and included participants of all ages. While the majority of the cross fit competitors were adults, there were 2 teenage teams that competed – ages 10-14!
The local fire department was also in attendance to support the cause. A BBQ chef donated his time to feed first responders a free meal, who in turn made donations to raise funds to help feed Hurricane Harvey victims.
First Floors Carpet One Floor & Home said of the event, "It was an amazing experience and we are excited for another event next year!"
This was a great way to get the community together for a healthy activity and to support some great causes!
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of the Universe Adventure Magazine
UK. Issue #11, 1988.
story 1: "Enter the Ninjor"
Skeletor, in the heart of Snake Mountain, uses his magic
to create a new warrior in his image- Scare Glow. He
then reveals another new warrior- Ninjor. He sends them
both out to destroy He-Man. He-Man and Fisto are flying
towards Viper Tower to explore the building, unaware
that they are being watched by Ninjor and Scare Glow.
Inside the tower, He-Man finds hieroglyphic-like pictures
on the wall, which are in fact the ancient language
of the Snake Men, telling of how they devoted themselves
to war before being defeated by the Elders. Ninjor and
Scare Glow (who is invisible in the light but not the
dark) break into the control tower, spy on He-Man and
Fisto via a monitor, and activate a defence system,
which causes spikes to emerge from the walls, ceiling
and floor where He-Man and Fisto stand. He-Man breaks
the floor away with a mighty punch, and he and Fisto
slip out of the trap and into a hole in the ground.
The spikes then start to sink back into their containers,
and He-Man and Fisto make their way to another room.
But Ninjor activates another trap and a weapon emerges
from the wall. He-Man smashes it but soon some mechanical
wires emerge. They defeat them, but then follows a buzz-saw-
yep, you guessed it, they defeat that too- but the corridor
then forms itself into a larger room. They have to deal
with several more traps, before Ninjor and Scare Glow
decide to attack them themselves. As they fight, He-Man
smashes a light with a bolt from his sword. The room
plunges into darkness and Scare Glow becomes visible.
Ninjor and Scare Glow run from the heroes, but continue
to spy outside. They see He-Man and Fisto emerge, talking
about a new power source they have found, and Ninjor
and Scare Glow plan to strike back and seize it.
story 2: "Skeletor: Lord of the Air"
Reprinted from issue #11 of the regular magazine.
and Scare Glow are given a great introduction, though
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Having spent a lot of time doing manual scanning of the 1940 Census, recording the data found, and noting street addresses when provided, We took a "day trip" to West Chester, Pennsylvania.
I had a spreadsheet of 28 houses with street addresses from the 1940 Census. With my assistant, note taker, we roamed the streets taking pictures of the houses.
Of the 28 Addresses, 4 of them, we didn't have time to get to, due to the distance, and it was a day trip. BUT, I also already have pictures of them. 4 of the 28 we could not locate. It may be that the house numbers changed between 1940 and 2012. We came home with 20 of the 28. Not bad.
But, we picked up 3 other houses, that I wanted to capture/
Stopped at two Cemeteries, but that's another story, and the Church where I attended as a kid, but that will also be another story and blog post here.
Over the next couple of days, I will post this photo's, along with the Census information and some information about the families who lived in these houses.
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mod_macro is now provided by apache itself (#477702)
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Fixed numerous misquotings by introducing arrays
added prefix support (bug #433736)
Handle grsec TPE to ensure apache can compile. $T is group-writable, owned by portage, and TPE blocks that.
Eclass cleanup. Now requires >=EAPI-4 ebuilds. Fixed bugs #509922 and #503640
add sanity check on code execution in $T to weed out bad mount/kernel settings #500928
fix pcre-config/pkg-config/apr/apr-util handling when cross-compiling by leveraging SYSROOT #385783 by Bertrand Jacquin
Removing silly beep from apache-2.eclass
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The Lune d'Argent (French for silver moon) candle, which is housed in a decorative metallic glass vessel, makes a perfect housewarming gift. Its scent contains bergamot (the head note), rose petals, iris, violet, amber, cedar, leather and musk.
Measures 3 ½" h.
Item #: CFL9601020P
Handmade in Italy with techniques used since the 17th century, including remarkably realistic feathering and gold vermeil beaks. Each standing heron has multiple feather styles for wings, tail and body. Exclusively at Scully & Scully.
Elegant platinum rings with tanzanite (9.97 cts) and diamonds (.12 tcw) or peridot (13.19 cts) and diamonds (.14 tcw). Handmade in America. Please specify size.
Measures ⅝" diameter on top.
Incredible combination of comfort and convenience! You will sink into it and be indescribably happy. Inside the right arm is a corded easy to use remote control with six buttons; three up and three down. From fully upright to zero gravity position, where your body experiences minimum stress, you can stop at the position you find ideal. Lift function will give you the steady boost you need to put you safely on your feet. No effort is involved: it is run by electricity. Lushly crafted with solid maple framework, the top grain leather and bustleback cushioning is carefully selected to retain their shape with eight way hand tied construction, all while remaining soft and comfortable. Entirely handmade by master craftsmen in America.
Measures 33½" w x 38" d x 37" h. Inside 21" w x 19" d. Seat height 20". 66" long fully reclined.
The contemporary Burr Walnut Brass Skeleton Clock makes a beautiful addition to any mantel or desk. The glazed brass casing allows the inner workings and polished triple chime movement to be seen from all sides, showcasing the incredible craftsmanship that goes into each. The face features engine turned etched silverplated dial and fine Breguet hands. The skeleton clock base is made from polished burr walnut and holds a key drawer.
Measures 6½" w x 4½" d x 8½" h.
The beauty hidden below the waves under the sea is truly mesmerizing. Handmade and handpainted in Hungary on fine white porcelain with 24k gold accents. Let us choose the variety of designs for you from unique handmade pieces from Herend artists. Designed by Scully & Scully and exclusively ours.
Exquisite egg from England meticulously handmade and hand-enameled with 24k goldplated fittings. The design is taken from the heavily gilded organ pipes of St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. Tudor roses, dragons and the Garter star (dedicated to the image and arms of St. George, England's patron saint) adorn the festive piece.
Measures 1¾" d x 2¼" h.
In 1874, a Herend artist picked up his tools to try to mimic a Chinese plate's fish scale design and the illustrious fishnet pattern was born. Porcelain from Hungary, handmade and handpainted with 24k gold accents. Scarf always washed same color as fishnet. Antlers always gold.
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Word on the street is that Apple Maps leaves everything to be desired... still. Some of the errors in its satellite views and routing instructions are serious. Some have been classified as life threatening, especially in Australia where iOS users have been strongly urged by national and regional law enforcement to use another product so they don't get lost in deserted areas. Other users, in other parts of the world, aren't bumping into the problems.
First, let's talk about the different type of GPS apps on the market. There are currently three different kinds. A brief description of each can be found below.
Secondly, I'd like to say something about map data, map subscriptions and in-app purchases.
Unfortunately for developers, Apple takes the same 30-percent cut of all in-app purchases as it does with App Store purchases. But at least the app vendor has the user locked into the app and can offer additional functionality as long as it's compliant with Apple's In-App Purchase Guidelines.
I'd also like to remind everyone that distracted driving is a definite no-no. If you do use any kind of GPS device or navigation application on your iPhone or other smartphone, please make sure that you download apps and set up your phone for navigation before you start driving.
All screen shots associated with this roundup were taken while I was a passenger in a moving vehicle.
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The lovely Tanna of My Kitchen In Half Cups has been baking bread for many years and definitely considers herself more of a savory instead of a sweet baker. So it's no surprise that she decided on a savory bread recipe for November's Daring Baker challenge. The tender potato bread she chose is a refreshing change from the egg, cream, chocolate, butter, and sugar laden recipes used for past challenges. It's nice to mix it up since baking involves both the sweet and the savory. Before I joined the Daring Bakers I had never used yeast in my baking. Although I've only used yeast 3 times (and all happen to be for past DB challenges - bagels, cinnamon buns, and now potato bread) I'm very happy to say that I am no longer afraid of yeast.
As scientific as baking can be, baking can sometimes also rely on intuition. Visual or tactile cues can help a baker determine whether it looks or feels right. I know when flour is just incorporated or when whipped egg whites have been folded into a batter enough to be combined but not over combined. Intuition was definitely needed with the potato bread.
The original recipe for the tender potato bread from "Home Baking: The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World" by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid gave slightly vague quantities of potatoes and flour. "4 medium to large floury potatoes" really means nothing to me as potato sizes can vary widely. I did notice in another recipe in the same book that they called for 3 medium floury potatoes which they said was about 1 pound of potatoes. From this I assumed that one medium potato would weigh about 1/3 pound. But the ever helpful Tanna suggested that bread beginners use no more than 1/2 pound and advanced bread bakers use no more than 1 pound of potatoes. I ended up using a russet potato that weighed 14 ounces before I peeled it.
The recipe also called for 6.5 to 8.5 cups all-purpose flour. I've learned that the amount of flour needed for making bread dough can vary depending on many factors including but not limited to the weather, brand of flour, protein content of flour or a vague amount of potato. The dough will tell you when it's had enough flour. See what I mean by intuition? Since I'm still a bread novice and haven't fully developed my bread intuition yet, Tanna told us that the dough is ready when it's smooth and soft and still just a little sticky. Instead of measuring out 8.5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, I combined 6.5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour with 2 cups white wheat flour for a total of 8.5 cups. (According to King Arthur Flour, it's okay to substitute about a third of all-purpose flour with their white wheat flour.) I ended up using about 7.5 cups of the 8.5 cups for my dough.
Tanna gave us the freedom to shape our bread dough any way we liked. I ended up making one 8.5 x 4.5 inch pan loaf, one 10x15 inch flatbread, two 3x5 inch pan loaves (one plain, one swirled with parmesan cheese). I adjusted my baking times as necessary but I wrote the recipe with the original sizes, shapes and baking times.
The bread turned out as tender as its name implied. The crumb of the loaves was tight and even. The flatbread had those irregular random air pockets that I associate with artisan bread. I thought the large and miniature loaves were a bit plain, but the one with parmesan was a bit more flavorful. My overall favorite was the flatbread. I brushed the top of the flatbread with some herb and caramelized shallot compound butter leftover from Thanksgiving and then generously sprinkled it with coarse sea salt.
A big warm virtual hug to Tanna for picking a great recipe that helped to expand my horizons and helped me gain more confidence when working with yeast. And thanks to all the wonderful Daring Bakers who shared helpful bread making tips. Our membership grows with every passing month. I really love being part of the Daring Bakers.
Tender Potato Bread
From "Home Baking: The Artful Mix of Flour & Tradition Around the World"
by Jeffrey Alford & Naomi Duguid
(Makes one 9x5 inch pan loaf and something more. Something more = one 10x15 inch flatbread or 12 soft dinner rolls or one small loaf.)
For the bread:
8 to 16 ounces floury potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 cups water
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
6.5 cups to 8.5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 cup whole wheat flour
For the toppings:
For loaves and rolls: melted butter (optional)
For flatbread: olive oil, coarse salt, and herbs (optional)
Put the potatoes and the 4 cups water in a sauce pan and bring to boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and cook, half covered, until the potatoes are very tender.
Drain the potatoes, SAVE THE POTATO WATER, and mash the potatoes well.
Measure out 3 cups of the reserved potato water (add extra water if needed to make 3 cups). Place the water and mashed potatoes in the bowl you plan to mix the bread in – directions will be for by hand. Let cool to lukewarm – stir well before testing the temperature – it should feel barely warm to your hand. You should be able to submerge you hand in the mix and not be uncomfortable.
Mix dough by hand (Tanna said no stand mixers were allowed for this challenge):
Mix and stir yeast into cooled potato water and mashed potatoes and let stand 5 minutes. Then stir in 2 cups all-purpose flour and allow to rest several minutes. Sprinkle on the remaining 1 tablespoon salt and the softened butter; mix well. Add the 1 cup whole wheat flour, stir briefly. Add 2.5 to 3 more cups of all-purpose flour and stir until the flour has been incorporated. At this point you will have used 4.5 to 5 cups of all-purpose flour.
The dough will be a sticky mess. Turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, incorporating more of the all-purpose flour as needed to prevent sticking. The dough will be very sticky to begin with, but as it takes up more flour from the kneading surface, it will become easier to handle; use a dough scraper to keep your surface clean. The kneaded dough will still be very soft. When the dough is soft and smooth and not too sticky, it's probably ready.
Place the dough in a large clean bowl or your rising container of choice, cover with plastic wrap or lid, and let rise about 2 hours or until doubled in volume. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface and knead gently several minutes. It will be moist and a little sticky. Divide the dough into 2 unequal pieces in a proportion of one-third and two-thirds (one will be twice as large as the other). Place the smaller piece to one side and cover loosely.
Shape the large 9x5 inch loaf with the larger piece of dough:
Butter a 9X5 inch loaf/bread pan. Flatten the larger piece of dough on the floured surface to an approximate 12 x 8 inch oval, and then roll it up from a narrow end to form a loaf. Pinch the seam closed and gently place seam side down in the buttered pan. The dough should come about three-quarters of the way up the sides of the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 35 to 45 minutes, until puffy and almost doubled in volume.
Pick one shape for the remaining dough:
Shape the small loaf: Butter an 8 x 4 inch loaf/bread pan. Shape and proof the loaf the same way as the large loaf.
Shape the rolls: Butter a 13 x 9 inch sheet cake pan or a shallow cake pan. Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball under the palm of your floured hand and place on the baking sheet, leaving 1/2 inch between the balls. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for about 35 minutes, until puffy and almost doubled.
Shape the flatbread: Flatten out the dough to a rectangle about 10 x 15 inches with your palms and fingertips. Tear off a piece of parchment paper or wax paper a little longer than the dough and dust it generously with flour. Transfer the flatbread to the paper. Brush the top of the dough generously with olive oil, sprinkle on a little coarse sea salt, as well as some rosemary leaves, if you wish and then finally dimple all over with your fingertips. Cover with plastic and let rise for 20 minutes.
Baking instructions:
Place a baking stone or unglazed quarry tiles, if you have them, if not use a baking/sheet (no edge – you want to be able to slide the shaped dough on the parchment paper onto the stone or baking sheet and an edge complicates things). Place the stone or cookie sheet on a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450°F/230°C. Bake the flatbread before you bake the loaf; bake the rolls at the same time as the loaf.
If making flatbread, just before baking, dimple the bread all over again with your fingertips. Leaving it on the paper, transfer to the hot baking stone, tiles or baking sheet. Bake flatbread until golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a rack (remove paper) and let cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
Dust risen loaves and rolls with a little all-purpose flour or lightly brush the tops with a little melted butter or olive oil (the butter will give a golden/browned crust). Slash loaves crosswise two or three times with a razor blade or very sharp knife and immediately place on the stone, tiles or baking sheet in the oven. Place the rolls next to the loaf in the oven.
Bake rolls until golden, about 30 minutes.
Bake the small loaf for about 40 minutes.
Bake the large loaf for about 50 minutes.
Transfer the rolls to a rack when done to cool. When the loaf or loaves have baked for the specified time, remove from the pans and place back on the stone, tiles or baking sheet for another 5 to 10 minutes. The corners should be firm when pinched and the bread should sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Let breads cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Rolls can be served warm or at room temperature.
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For those of you who have no idea what paracord is (and I didn't up until a year or two ago), it's like the duct tape of the fiber world. Paracord is nylon rope that was originally used in parachutes in World War II, which is where the name came from (originally it was parachute cord). Now it is a versatile utility cording that is still used extensively in the military, but is also gaining in popularity for personal use. Military-grade paracord is so useful that it deserves a Spin so those without military connections can learn about and make use of this great material.
Military-grade paracrod comes in six different types. We're going to focus on the best quality one that is most readily available to civilians: a variation of the military Type III paracord frequently called Mil-spec 550 paracord. Construction of 550 paracord is done by taking seven two-ply threads of nylon and wrapping them in a shell braided from 32 nylon strands. This composite construction gives paracord a tensile strength of 550 pounds (the outer sheath with the seven internal threads removed has a tensile strength of 200 pounds). Not only that, but paracord is mildew and rot resistant, and it's only 1/8" thick, making it great for a variety of uses. Here are some examples of the uses of paracord, many of which focus on its use as a tool to help you survive if you get lost hiking, or otherwise find yourself in a survival situation:
1) Bracelets, belts, and lanyards: Braiding objects with paracord that you have on you all the time is a great way to keep a little safety around your waist or wrist. If needed, say to tie down a load on the roof of your car, all you need to do is unweave the bracelet and voila! You are ready for the task at hand! This is especially useful for camping and hiking, where you can wear some safety on you so it doesn't take up room in your pack.
2) Dog collars and leashes: You can braid great custom dog leashes and collars out of paracord; paracord's strength and rot-resistance make it ideal for this purpose.
3) A saw: That's right! By pulling on a length of paracord fast enough to create actionable friction, you can saw some things in half, such as two-inch wide tubular webbing! Check out this brief video from Estela Wilderness Education, LLC for a demonstration.
4) Catching food: Paracord is so versatile it can be used to catch animal food, big or small. You can cut a length of paracord and remove one of the internal two-ply threads for use as fishing line, or use the in-tact cord for animal snares and traps.
5) Useful thread: The internal threads are also thin enough to sew on loose buttons or torn seams in clothing or tents, and even as dental floss.
6) Camp construction and utility: In any sort of camping situation (intended or not) paracord has too many uses to mention. Because of its strength and rot resistance, it can be used for things like pole lashing, pulling logs, hoisting food into trees for protection, and for guy strings and shelter ridge lines for tents or temporary shelters.
7) Making fire: Since paracord itself is nylon it won't burn for you but it does catch heat so it can be used as tinder to light larger pieces of kindling. And, you can use paracord as the necessary string in a bow-drill, a very basic and primitive way to make fire if needed. Here's information on making and using a bow drill from Nature Skills.
8) Medical emergencies: In the unfortunate instance that you get hurt while camping or hiking, paracord can literally save your life or the life of a friend. It can be used as a tourniquet, a sling, or to lash splints together on a broken limb. You can even string the paracord between two sapling trunks to make a stretcher of sorts.
9) Automobile fix: No, really! You can take 550 paracord and use it as a temporary replacement for something like a fan belt. Just be sure to knot the cord every few inches, otherwise the slippery nature of the cord will cause it to slip off.
10) Rappelling: No, paracord is not great as a regular climbing rope, but in an emergency situation you can rappel or otherwise haul your body weight with 550 paracord (provided you don't weight more than 550 pounds).
11) Woven items: With enough skill you can weave things from paracord such as water bottle holders, fishing nets, bird nets, or other traps.
12) Pulley systems: Around the house or in the woods, having a good block and tackle pulley system can allow you to haul and lift weights much heavier than you could without pulley assistance; paracord is great in pulleys.
13) Weaving rope: If paracord isn't strong enough for you, you can use it to braid even stronger rope for hauling or pulley purposes, such as to remove a stuck vehicle. This is an option if you are in a situation where you don't have proper rope available.
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Nylon itself holds up well in UV. The colorants add an extra element of UV inhibitors as well. All of these factors add up to a U.V. resistant cord, however everything will eventually break down in the sunlight. Colors fade and strength is ultimately reduced when exposed to direct sunlight. This is true with all fibers, however nylon does hold up a bit better than others.
This paracord is ideal for camping, boating, crabbing, indoor or outdoor clothesline, halyard line, garden line & any other uses requiring great strength & durability.
Contains Seven (7) Removable Inner Strands that can be used for fishing line, sewing thread, tripwire, nets, traps and other emergency +/or survival situations.
Paracord is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of US parachutes during World War II. Once in the field, paratroopers found this cord useful for many other tasks. It is now used as a general purpose utility cord by both military personnel and civilians. This versatile cord was even used by astronauts during STS-82, the second Space Shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.[1]
The braided sheath has a high number of interwoven strands for its size, giving it a relatively smooth texture. The all nylon construction makes paracord fairly elastic; depending on the application this can be either an asset or a liability.
Mil Spec 550 Para Cord is made to Mil-C-5040 specifications (7-strand core). This para cord is trusted and used by our armed forces.
Military grade 550 paracord rope known as Mil-C-5040 Type 3 is made of nylon so that is dries quickly and is mildew resistant. It is 1/8 inch in diameter and is rated for 550 lbs.
A quote from the manufacturer about this item:
"We sell you (& have always sold you) 550 Paracord which is the commercial version of the mil-spec Mil-C-5040 cord. Your 100' & 50' coil label refers to it as "military style"- which is a common description, but can be mis-interpreted. We also make the mil-spec cord & make it to the military spec & sell most of that to the military. However, some of it is also sold in the commercial market. It also tests 550 lbs, but is made from more expensive yarns & therefore is a higher priced item. When we are selling either, we always clearly label it either 550 Cord or Mil-C-5040 Cord.
This is a problem that is not limited to just us. This confusion is experienced by all of our competitors that make either of the cords too. The real shame is that not all of our competitors produce a quality commercial cord that tests 550 lbs. Some use inferior raw materials & just try to undersell everyone else." Customer Review:
My brothers and I are in different branches of the military and find various uses for paracord, from having extra as a bracelet to out in the field. This is by far some of the best paracord I have come across as well as inexpensive. I will be buying more in the future.
We recently asked our fans on Facbook about their favorite uses for paracord and we received a wide variety of responses. You can tell from the chart that it can be used for almost anything, in survival, camping, and every day use. Many people said that it was impossible to name just one of their favorite uses for it, as it comes in handy in so many situations. A lot of our fans seemed to indicate that they never leave home without at least a little bit of paracord!
Can you think of even more uses that isn't listed on our chart? Why not become a fan of Camping Survival on our Facebook page!
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Hey ya, this is Ravenzomg of Ravenzomg fame, because Robyn apparently cannot find his keyboard amongst the cavern that houses his large mass. This "guest week" turns out to be a Gamer_2k4 sandwich with slices of Ravenzomg for bread, apparently.
So, let's get to business!
For ease of reference, we have three characters: Strawman, Anti-Scientist, and Biologist. If you don't know who is who, I cannot help you.
I'll try to go back and forth between good and bad things to make this seem "balanced". Or, keeping with the "theme", making this a review sandwich. As opposed to a sandwich review. Although, if you really are curious, Ham + White Bread + Marble Cheese -->toaster oven --> Delicious. Anyways, enough about my day.
Let's start with the art.
Pro: There's colour, and the art is serviceable. The slime mold is a bright yellow, instantly allowing us to seperate it as something that is not just her "hands". More than that, "research" tells me that some slime molds are indeed yellow sometimes. This is good -- we can follow along, and XKCD's minimalist style doesn't ruin the "joke".
Con: Look at the Anti-Scientist in panel four. What is she doing? She's looking towards Strawman's knee, and her posture indicates relaxation, despite her apparently yelling, "oh god, it's moving!" It's not as if the meaning is lost here, since the dialogue makes it pretty clear. But this is just bizarre, and the more I think about it the more I wonder WHY is she like this? As evidenced in panel 3, he knows how to show shock with these Void Creatures, so why not replicate it in panel 4?
The closest I get is that he's trying to show "cringing", but if so... well, wrong medium/wrong implementation.
But all in all, Randall's succeeded in (a) picking a comic appropriate for his style and (b) not messing up the art in his style to the point of confusion. So points!
Now then, my real problem... Strawman. He says nothing, and basically never moves. All he does is lean in closer to Anti-Scientist, as if he were going to kiss her, or smell her hair. It's weirding me out. So let's take him out of the first panel, storing him in the last panel, and we see why he's there. Anti-Scientist needs someone to talk to. And I mean, really, from what we can gleam from this character she's RIGHT in his case. This man doesn't seem to appreciate beauty or anything on account of his being a weird, silent, staring thing that may or may not actually be alive.
No, this third character isn't WRONG but again, it's awkward and I feel that he could've worked this around without Strawman.
Alternate interpretation: Anti-Scientist is conversing with a literal dummy, and Biologist in her excitement over molds doesn't notice this. Done.
Okay, and the actual message: The view that scientists rob the world of beauty through calculation and analysis is pretty antiquated, and honestly I haven't seen anyone communicate this in years. If anything, Randall's presentation of scientists through Biologist is (a) more accurate and (b)more fitting with society's general view of scientists: eclectic and overly excited over trite stuff in their fields of study, a sort of genius disconnected from the scheme of reality to better focus on their topic of choice.
Most of my friends went into science, and people who actually are passionate about it (as opposed to "well, it's supposed to pay well") generally find some obscure niche and love it to death. But seeing as this comic is intended towards science-steering people, I hardly see what the point of confirming the "oh we are all so quirky in a delightful way!" trope beyond tautologically, except as a sort of back-patting group hug, a validation for eccentric obsessions that 95% of the audience has in quantities rivaling the number of times they've read the XKCD archives completely. I haven't checked the forums and don't plan on it, but I'm sure it's full of "Goomh, my friends totally look at me funny when I talk about [Subject 13]!"
And as someone who calls Zerglings cute, I can sympathize with her on the last matter.
Honestly, these things are adorable, just like every other Hive creature.
And I appreciate his sentiment, that he's already said before: the World is full of some fucking awesome stuff if you look for it. But he's already said this, and #877 doesn't add much.
The "joke" is as trite as the material: Biologist-A surprises Anti-Scientist by being excited over her ugly subject of study. It's not original, and it's not particularly funny -- it's just GOOMH bait.
The "punchline" is, structurally, the realization/exposition that "Scientists [...] DO see wonder and beauty in everything". But really, the subversion occurred in panel 2 where we find out, "oh, it turns out that scientists actually do see beauty everywhere", and this "punchline" feels like a cheap tooltip explaining the joke to us.
But conversely, this is all "set up" and the actual joke is that Biologist thinks (a) the mold wants to hug Anti-Scientist and (b) this is cute. At the best it may make you half-smile, so that is alright I suppose.
But, to end this angry sandwich with a sweet slice of positivity, he took a concept related to the XKCD mission statement of Romance, Hilarity, Science, and... crap, can't remember. Crap? Crap. Yeah. And he made a comic that is clear and sciencey. Functionally this comic is pretty okay, but that's the heartless student of economics in me speaking so you can make your own Judgement.
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