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Excellent sharpness. No distortion. Metal barrel and aperture ring. Includes metal hood. Compact.
Focus on the slow side. Magnification limited to 1:2. Omits image stabilization. Electronic manual focus system.
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The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro is a sharp macro lens, but it doesn't offer 1:1 magnification and focus is on the slow side.
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro ($649.95) covers a short telephoto field of view and is capable of focusing close enough to reproduce objects with 1:2 magnification. It's one of the first lenses that Fuji released for the X camera system, and doesn't disappoint in terms of sharpness. It's not without some faults; the autofocus is on the slow side and the focus-by-wire manual focus can be frustrating when working at macro distances. We had similar complaints when we reviewed the Zeiss Touit 2.8/50M, which is more expensive, but can focus closer for 1:1 macro magnification.
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The 60mm is compact at just 2.8 by 2.5 inches (HD), and fairly light at 7.6 ounces. Its front element uses tiny 39mm filters, and a reversible metal lens hood is included. The hood is imposing; it almost doubles the length of the lens. But it's good idea to use it, as it does an effective job blocking stray light from hitting the front element. The lens barrel is also metal, with a physical aperture ring and a manual focus ring that are both textured for a comfortable grip. There's no optical stabilization system; if you want a macro lens with that feature, you'll have to look at another camera system entirely. Samsung's 60mm f/2.8 Macro ED OIS NX is stabilized, and Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras utilize in-body stabilization, so its M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro is steadied via the body.
Macro magnification is limited to 1:2, which projects images onto the image sensor at half their actual size. The lens can lock onto subjects as close as 10.5 inches (measured from the sensor) to facilitate this. Fuji does build a focus limiter into its cameras—there's a macro button that can set the lens to cover its full range or only non-macro distances on X-series bodies—but the 60mm is on the pokey side when it comes to autofocus speed. The Zeiss Touit 2.8/50M is a little bit shorter in terms of focal length, but it focuses to 6 inches for 1:1 magnification.
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I used Imatest to check the sharpness of the lens when paired with the 16-megapixel X-E2. It's quite sharp, bettering the 1,800 lines per picture height benchmark that we require for a lens to pass muster at every tested aperture. At f/2.4 it shows 2,322 lines using a center-weighted average score. Lenses often suffer at the edges of the frame, especially at a wide aperture, but the 60mm shows 1,958 lines at the edges at f/2.4. Narrowing the aperture improves the performance, with the lens showing 2,410 lines at f/4 and peaking at 2,553 lines at f/5.6. At f/8 the image quality starts to degrade due to diffraction, but it still manages 2,432 lines at that aperture. Distortion is a nonissue, as you would expect with a good macro lens.
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro delivers excellent image quality and does a good job doubling as a short telephoto lens. Images are full of detail, even at the maximum aperture, so you only have to worry about stopping down if you desire a wider depth of field. Impeccable optics aside, the lens is not a perfect product. There's no optical stabilization, the autofocus is on the slow side, and the manual focus experience leaves a lot to be desired. It also doesn't provide 1:1 magnification, but you'll have to spend quite a bit more money to buy the Zeiss Touit 2.8/50M to get that in a native X-mount lens. The Touit is a stronger performer all around, but it also uses a focus-by-wire system for manual focus, which can be frustrating for serious macro work. Don't count out going with a third-party manual focus macro lens and an adapter, if you know that you prefer to work with manual focus at macro distances.

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Sand, sea and seafood. It rarely gets better than that. Some sun would have been nice, but that's okay, you can't always have all the ducks lined up. :) Last Saturday was hot and sunny and on very short notice, we decided to rent a banca and do some island hopping the following day, Sunday. We called Islands Banca but all their boats were booked, so we arranged for another large banca through friends of friends. The guest list of Zubuchon managers, supervisors and their spouses or families quickly swelled to 25. We ordered a small lechon, lots of puso (rice in coconut leaves) and folks were given tasks to purchase some shrimp and fish to bring on ice, to be grilled at our destination, Pandanon island, roughly an hour away, roughly midway between the provinces of Cebu and Bohol. Nothing fancy, but abundant food and drink.
The day started out a bit grey and overcast, but it looked like it was going to clear up… so off to the islands we went at 8 am, first on a little dinghy to get to our rather large banca, then to our main destination. For several of our employees, it was actually the first time to experience this kind of trip, and it was a pleasure to have them along. I am not the best on boats, so I was pleased to have a massive banca, and apparently equipped with an equally massive engine that was only running on the equivalent of first or second gear…
By the time we got to Pandanon, a fairly populated island, but that intelligently set aside the best beach and swimming area for tourists and charge a reasonable fee of PHP150 for the day and PHP250 for simple huts to base your stuff in, storm clouds were brewing on the horizon. We were the first folks there, and would be the only folks for at least another two hours so it felt very much like this wonderful tip of sand and sea were all ours… several boats docked after that, but it still remained quite pleasant.
We started cooking our lunch at about 11am, in communal barbecue pits placed between huts. A bit of charcoal, some rusty charred screen grills…
We rinsed the several talakitoks and sea prawns we purchased at the Opon market (Lapu-Lapu City) in the sea, drizzled them with a bit of olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper and put them onto the grill…
The fish and prawns were so fresh that the guys kept kidding each other that they would swim away if left for long in the water…
Local islanders had some pitik pitik or slipper lobsters for sale (we didn't buy any) but they were also cooked on our grill. We did, however, purchase all of the live alimasag one vendor had on offer, and had them boiled in sea water, photo up top, and they were SUPERB. Sweet meat with that salty overlay… perfect with vinegar and crushed garlic!
For me, this is one of the most honest ways to enjoy the bounty of the sea, simply seasoned and grilled. And somehow, being on the shore heightens one's appetite and taste buds, so the experience is almost always memorable…
A hearty lunch for 25, a few cases of beer and softdrinks, and an hour of beach volleyball which was more fun than I thought for a bunch of middle aged lechoneros and lechoneras (hahaha), and all under heavy grey clouds… but it didn't rain much until we decided to head back to Mactan. Then it poured. And we had one last stop to snorkel near a marine reserve…
Here, a photo of the sand bar near Pandanon, with one of the Islands bancas at the tip. If it were a sunny day, it would have been even more perfect. But we'll take a day of rest and relaxation with good food any day of the year… If we did this a day later, we would have been in for a serious ride if a "tsunami" had hit after the strong earthquake that hit the Negros and Cebu… :)
I love the 1st photo above…..they are my favorite! Boiling in seawater must have given the alimasag the freshest superb taste! You are a good boss….treating your staff to a day of fun and relaxation after they worked hard during the Sinulog. And thank God you were safe from the earthquake and "possible tsunami"! God is really good!
Feb 7, 2012 | 8:14 am
MM, just curious….did the shrimp stay succulent after grilling? We tried grilling them before but it went all chewy….
Feb 7, 2012 | 8:31 am
Alimasag looks so yummy! Kagutom!!!
Feb 7, 2012 | 8:31 am
that talakitok looks so fresh it seems like it just swam right into the guy's hands. going to bantayan in a few weeks, and looking forward to days like this.
Feb 7, 2012 | 9:02 am
Did the pitik pitik get snobbed? Though ugly looking, I find their meat sweeter than lobster.
Feb 7, 2012 | 10:07 am
Connie C I agree with you regarding the sweetness of pitik pitik. My mother used to buy these by the basketful and we would have them for dinner. I usually eat half of the load. It is my favorite. I dip it in soy sauce and calamansi. with rice. Oh bliss.
Feb 7, 2012 | 10:20 am
Everything looks so fresh and delicious. Pitik pitik is one of my Dad's favorite. We usually have this when we go home to his home province Zamboanga city.
Feb 7, 2012 | 11:15 am
There's something about the sea breeze and the sound of the lapping waves that heightens the appetite that even the sand and a few (or a lot) pesky flies can not even dampen. Ahhhh, cebu…i'll never get tired of your beauty and all the fresh seafoods that you offer. Love the white sand….. Island hopping should be one experience that every local and tourist alike should not miss.
Feb 7, 2012 | 11:30 am
this makes my tummy growl….(it sounds like an angry lion, lol)… i do salute you MM for being a great boss to your staff. taking good care not only of their welfare but making sure that they are enjoying too outside of their work.
Feb 7, 2012 | 12:05 pm
wow, you're a good boss (even with that "lose it" bit), MM :)! everything on the grill looks delicious. and those boiled in seawater (never thought of doing that) — my favorite cooked seafood! all that and maybe some chopped tomatoes, siling labuyo and salted eggs on the side, and i'll be very happy and content … a nice nap after …
Feb 7, 2012 | 12:33 pm
We did, however, purchase all of the live alimasag one vendor had on offer, and had them boiled in sea water, photo up top, and they were SUPERB. Sweet meat with that salty overlay… perfect with vinegar and crushed garlic!
Wow pwede pala gamitin ang dagat for cooking! :)
Pitik-pitik…uhmmmm…looks delicious! The closest thing to that here in Manila is the Alupihang Dagat… :)
Feb 7, 2012 | 12:42 pm
This is what life is supposed to be!!! Those shrimp and crab will cost a bomb if purchase in the city!
Feb 7, 2012 | 1:35 pm
Like Jeff, I didn't realize you can boil seawater! Would it not be too salty?
Too bad we can't find any pitik-pikit in Manila. They're one of my favorites…
Feb 7, 2012 | 1:41 pm
"…And we had one last stop to snorkel near a marine preserve…" MM, maybe you mean MARINE RESERVE here? It's an area (usually within a municipal water) where access is regulated and may include a marine sanctuary within its boundary.
Feb 7, 2012 | 2:06 pm
Island living..life is good…we will be going home in May..not soon enough:):) Pictures are awesome!! we get a lot of fresh alimasag here either from the gulf or Maryland, .
but cooking it your way …far from it:):) Everything looks delicious!!! life is a beach.
Feb 7, 2012 | 2:33 pm
An outrigger canoe, a calm sea and grilled fresh fish and shellfish, umm I can almost smell this salty idyllic arrangement.
Alupihang dagat and pitik-pitik are the same (the two pictured above are humongous). Down our way, they are also called palpatok. Pitik-pitik and palpatok sound like onomatopoeic names taken from the knocking sound they produce when they jump. Their meat is sweeter and much more tender than that of lobster (actually closer to the taste and texture of true scampi) but they are daunting and painful to get to on account of their sharply barbed exoskeleton.
Feb 7, 2012 | 3:56 pm
Wow. What a spread, MM! Nothing better than fresh seafood, a salty breeze and sand between your toes.
Feb 7, 2012 | 4:12 pm
Perfection, MM! Add cold beers, or chilled Albarino or Chablis and it's heaven on earth!
Feb 7, 2012 | 4:12 pm
So beautiful, MM :)
Feb 7, 2012 | 4:30 pm
Thanks for the tip. :-)
Feb 7, 2012 | 5:40 pm
It's minus 9 degrees here this morning so this lovely story and photos of boats, beaches and beautiful edible sea creatures is a real heart warmer…
Feb 7, 2012 | 5:44 pm
I love the photos!!!
Feb 7, 2012 | 10:02 pm
Aahhhh—lovely!!!! Soon…very soon, MM…same waters, different islands….we have the same idea of renting a big banca. Brother brought his rod and reel–hoping for good catch, but if not, the local markets will provide….Thanks for sharing, MM…
Feb 7, 2012 | 10:07 pm
no, footloose, alupihang dagat ang pitik pitik are not the same. The former are called mantis shrimp or pissing shrimp, and have a relatively smaller, narrower head and a rounded body. Pitik is called slipper lobster.
Feb 7, 2012 | 10:40 pm
aaaahhhh…. the alupihan dagat is what my mom and the rest of our clan call `Tatampal.' I miss it and all the seafood…. but not for long!!! See you soon!
Feb 8, 2012 | 1:20 am
am getting sick of winter– this is just the post to transport me from cold and frigid southwest US
Feb 8, 2012 | 1:22 am
You two are right Millet and Marketman, those two specimens upstairs are butterfly fan lobsters (ibacus peronii) whereas the ones I am referring to that are alternately called alupihang dagat, palpatok and pitik-pitik are actually stomatopods.
Feb 8, 2012 | 1:45 am
MP…depending on where you are, I dare not boil my lobsters or crabs in shores of some bays. If the waters are pristine like the waters of Coron Island or Tsesinkut Lake which boasts of the clearest and cleanest water on our side of the globe, then I will go ahead and use the sea water to boil the crustaceans. They live in the ocean anyway…so cooking them in their natural habitat like sea water is the best for them…no salt needed like in using tap water!
Jeff..not all dagat water is suitable for cooking those alimasag!
Feb 8, 2012 | 1:49 am
those seafood looks so good! can't get any fresher than that. that's for sure.
Feb 8, 2012 | 2:37 am
I will turn those beauties into cioppino today for supper….toasted baguette slices smeared with garlic and olive oil on bottom of bowl, topped with the steaming cioppino splashed with Pernod and drizzled with my home made prawn/lobster oil then finished with a bit of gremolata… eat it out on the patio with a thick sweater on and a toque!!!! Puede na rin imagining I am out near the water somewhere….what am I talking about…I am near the Fraser River!!!
Feb 8, 2012 | 3:00 am
That is so relaxing… :D
Feb 8, 2012 | 10:26 am
MM, since you featured some updates on your stock portfolio, I would love to hear an update on the vegetable garden in Cebu that your crew put up.
Feb 8, 2012 | 12:08 pm
My mouth is watering at the sight of those crabs! Picture-perfect!
Feb 8, 2012 | 2:16 pm
ang sarap naman po!!! love love…..the food…the view…maraming salamat po talaga….sa walang sawang posts…
Feb 8, 2012 | 4:32 pm
Hi bettyQ! Cioppino it will be for Valentine's Day dinner with toasted baguette slathered with lots of garlic butter. Wish I had the Buddha finger for the gremolada in case the garlic gets too overpowering for my Valentine.
Feb 8, 2012 | 5:49 pm
Oh…that is what I am making , too, Ms. Connie!!!! ….since everyone will be home…Plus a wicked Tiramisu for dessert!
Feb 8, 2012 | 11:25 pm
mouth-watering all of them…..kakagutom…
Feb 9, 2012 | 5:30 pm
wow, always a visual feast MM :) would love to return to Cebu one day and traipse on your scenic beaches and sample its freshest sea bounty :) cheers!
Feb 9, 2012 | 6:10 pm
wow that looks yummy
Feb 12, 2012 | 3:14 am
Scuse me, MM. @Bettyq, any easy way of doing tiramisu?
Feb 12, 2012 | 7:01 am
hi what company did you book for your island hopping beside the island banca? :)
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Hello, my furiends. I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Today I bring you the story of an organization, Crisfield Cat Rescue, which has helped so many of my fellow felines. Now they are in need of help themselves. Hopefully, Bagheera the Diabetic Cat's Buddies can help like they have before.
Founded about two and a half years ago, Crisfield Cat Rescue is an all volunteer organization that helps rescue cats in Somerset County, Maryland. This is located on what my human tells me is called the Eastern Shore of Maryland. I have never been there. My human thinks he flew a small airplane into that airport, but if he did make the trip, I was not at home. So I can't tell you if he actually did!
Due to many challenges piling up, Crisfield Cat Rescue needs to shut its doors. First, they have lost many members, which makes it impossible for them to organize fundraisers. Without volunteers and money, it makes it very difficult to take care of the cats they have on hand. On top of that, there haven't been as many adoptions as they thought they would have. That means instead of having cats go to new homes and not having to pay the expenses of caring for them, they continue to have to spend money on cats they hoped would be in a furever home.
The last straw was when the kind human who started the group found out that her home, which houses the shelter, needs major repairs. She is already working full time, trying to run a rescue organization, and this was just too much. The poor human couldn't even get a Petfinder account set up because she had no time.
From the bottom of this diabetic cat's heart, I thank the kind human who tried so hard to make it happen. It just proved to be too much. But she has rescued many cats over the past two and a half years, and trapped, neutered, and returned many feral cats. So while the doors for Crisfield Cat Rescue will close on July 20, many cats have benefited from their work.
Here is where you kind humans, who I call Bagheera the Diabetic Cat's Buddies, can help. If you live within 150 miles, Crisfield Cat Rescue will deliver an adoptable cat to you and they will waive the fee. And if you have a barn or shelter that can house some of the cats, that will help tremendously as well.
The Somerset County Humane Society can take some of the cats, but not all of them. So if you've been looking for a feline friend and you live near Crisfield, can you please help? If you don't live close enough, please share this so that others can see it.
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It's pretty easy to use a program like IFTTT (I'm totally guilty of this) to help navigate the tricky path to getting your posts recognized. IFTTT is a site that lets you link your social media together (basically, it's the duct tape of the internets that makes unrelated tools play nicely together) so that your content goes out to many platforms when it's posted.
With any program designed to help, there has to be a few drawbacks. After all, nothing is completely perfect. The thing is, with a program like IFTTT, you're got convenience but lack originality. Every single one your posts will be broadcast through your social networks, each one saying the same thing. That's both good & bad, depending on how you look at it.
If you're looking for something more original, it's going to take some hard work and plenty of creativity. Focus on the platforms that you use the most. Figure out what makes them stand out to you and play to those strengths.
- Facebook used to be fun for me. But considering they've morphed into a money grubbing monster, people will rarely see my content...that is, unless I want to pay them what I consider a lot of money just for my posts to be seen by my followers. I feel like that's a bunch of crap. Facebook is seriously losing it's appeal with me.
- I pretty much always post to Twitter. Twitter lets you hashtag to your heart's content which is great, really, because that's how people who use search find the things they're looking for. It's also pretty spiffy to get a notice saying someone RT'd or favorited your post. It's pretty awesome to be able to connect with people using only 170 characters, you know?
- Now, Instagram and I have a committed relationship. I love it, I do. I go through phases where I want to take photos of everything. Everything, y'all. See this cat! See this lipstick! See this pasta! LOL but the great thing about that is....everyone else does the same thing. I spend a lot of time 'hearting' photos and I just love it when someone 'hearts' mine. Also, comments are the best. I periodically share blog posts on there to when I think about it...
- I really don't understand the point of Google+. I mean, I do my customary +1/share my posts, hashtag them and all that, but I just don't know if it's doing anything for me other than letting me know when someone comments on an actual blog post. Love that. Loooooove me some comments.
- Pinterest used to be this simple, fun way to look at things you think you want to make but probably never will. It was a literal time suck. Hours pass by without notice as the thought of pinning draws you in. As frustratingly OCD as I am, I have to have perfection on my boards. Those boards have to have pretty cover photos & there has to be no double-pinning. Yeah, I'm weird. So what?
If you've read through all of this and still don't think I'm completely nuts, then follow me on my social media! The links are at the top of the right sidebar. Let's be friends!


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My ex-Zumba instructor played this song every week. I did not know it was Selena!!
This song is obviously produced and written by folks that work heavy with Rihanna. Sounds just like a Rihanna track, don't it?
..And speaking of Zumba.. My instructor was horrible. THOSE MOVES!!! *cringing* Is Sweatin' To The Oldies on DVD? I think I wanna take my weight loss on a vintage trip.


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Regal Rogue is the world's quaffing vermouth. You are entering into a realm of mischievous adventures. You must be 21 years and over to enter into the world of Regal Rogue.
Driven by a sensory obsession, it was Mark 'Lord' Ward's legendary trip around the world to discover the spices of Asia, and the wines and native foods of Australia, that inspired the creation of Regal Rogue. A passion for the marriage of gastronomy and mixology led to the birth of something utterly unique that's winning liquid hearts with its quaffing style. A love for long lunches and alfresco soirees brings the Regal Rogue brand to life, ensuring those memorable moments are always toasted with the ultimate tipple to share with friends.
Regal Rogue Lively White is bursting with citrus and floral notes, marrying a Hunter Valley Semillon with native lemon myrtle, desert limes, finger limes and native thyme with elderflower, lemongrass, grapefruit and chamomile.
Regal Rogue Bold Red is one of the world's first dry Red vermouths, led by aromatic spice and rich dried fruit. Marrying a deep, rich naturally spiced Barossa Valley Shiraz with Hunter Valley Semillon and native pepper berry


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How to Reach Kiratpur Sahib
How to Reach Kiratpur Sahib
Distance of Kiratpur Sahib from Important Cities
Chandigarh - 70 km
Ambala - 120 km
Delhi - 315 km
Kasauli - 82 km
Shimla - 120 km
Mandi - 125 km
Kufri -130 km
Nahan - 150 km
Kurukshetra - 173 km
Kangra - 180 km
Reaching Kiratpur Sahib by Bus Train Air
Frequent Buses ply from Chandigarh to Kiratpur Sahib. It is just one and half hour drive from Chandigarh on a well maintained National Highway via Ropar.
Himachal Express Train connects Delhi(10:15pm) to kiratpur Sahib(5:45am). There is one more Express fast train from Delhi.
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As a Chicago fan, I couldn't resist submitting a design for the Threadless/ABSOLUT Vodka Design Competition. The challenge was to create artwork for a limited edition bottle that "distills what you love most about the City of Big Shoulders into a fresh, inventive design that will give Chicagoans a reason to raise their glasses." So I had to do a little research. I know what I love about Chicago, the summers, the city just comes to life, but I had to find out what is the ABSOLUT style. I looked up previous bottle designs and discovered that their style to me has a sketchy free flowing feel, nothing too technical/intricate.
So I started sketching. This is actually my second one where I was still working things out. I started to draw another more cleaned up version, but I just loved the energy and composition of this one that I decided to take this into Illustrator instead.
Here's the result. I wanted something bright and full of energy and movement. My design is currently up for voting. If you like it please take the time to score it and check out the other designs too. There's some good stuff.
P.S This is my favorite ABSOLUT Limited Edition Bottle Design: London by artist Jamie Hewlett.


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After validation of an object, it is protected. This is by design. The objective of validation is to prepare a transfer.It is requested that the object is protected before transfer.To enable a change, use the worflow definition "Request for Unlocking". Please let me know if this fixes the issue for you or not!


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The Secret of Limestone
The naturally eroded Limestone Relief of the Algarve
"Algares" (natural Pits) are peculiar forms of relief shaped amongst the limestone rocks that make up the Algarve coastline.
These formations, associated with naturally eroded limestone geomorphology, include a series of cavities with a variety of shapes and sizes. They arose and evolved as a result of both chemical and mechanical erosion over millions of years.
Extensive fracturing of limestone structures encountered in this area facilitates the infiltration of rain water which, due to its high carbon dioxide content becomes acidified and dissolves the limestone. This continual process progressively increases the cracks in both width and depth, and gradually form natural pits, known in Portuguese as "algares".
Naturally eroded cavities are sometimes filled with reddish colored, sandy-clayey deposits which offer little resistance against sea and land surface erosion. The fast erosion of these deposits in amongst the limestone structure means they are swept away from the coastline, leaving the rocky outline with its intricately sculptured shape, and many conspicuous rocky edges and islets, e.g. the one called Seagull Rock.
In the Lagoa municipal area, the limestone rocks that form these pits and caverns are the basic lithological foundation of the cliffs, and form an extremely attractive stretch of coast.
In December 1999 the collapse of a big cave occured as you can see in the following picture:
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You can continue your tour, if you leave the cave south and climb down the rocks to the plateu. From here on the terrain rating increases to 4!
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text: You are here: Home > Occasion & Party > Occasion > Eid > Gil-e-firdaus Gil-e-firdausby kams_ 23 May 2003 add to my cookbook add to shopping list You are not signed in. Please sign in to access your cookbooksExisting members click here to sign inNew visitors click here to sign up Please sign in to create shopping lists! Added to 1 cookbook This recipe has been viewed 15538 times A dessert extravaganza, Gil-e-firdaus is truly an amazing sweet dish with white pumpkins cooked with thickened milk, sugar and then served garnished with elaichi and chopped dried fruits. Add your private note Gil-e-firdaus recipe - How to make Gil-e-firdaus Tags Eid Preparation Time: 5min   Cooking Time: 10min   Total Time: 15 mins     Show me for servings Ingredients 80 gms rice (chawal)2 tbsp ghee250 gms red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu)2 ltrs milk100 gms mava (khoya)100 gms sugar few drops of rose essence10 almond (badam), cut into slivers2 slices of pineapple , chopped few rose petals4 to 5 glaced cherries Method Pick, wash and soak rice for 30 minutes to 1 hour.Peel, wash and grate the pumpkin. in a pan boil water and add the pumpkin cook till soft, drain and keep aside.In a cooking pot add ghee, add the soaked rice and saute for a few seconds.Add in the milk and bring to boil. cook till soft.With the back of a laddle mash the rice, add in the pumpkin and simmer for 5 minutes.Add in the khoya, sugar and cook till the mixture coats the back of a spoon. add rose essence.Remove from fire, add in the chopped pineapples and stir.Pour in individual serving bowls, and cool.Top with sliced almonds, rose petals and glaced cherries.Serve chilled. Other Related Recipes This recipe was contributed by kams_ on 23 May 2003Know more about this member, Click Here


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My name is Robert Jeffery and my dad is absolutely mad about Tonbridge & its history. At first I thought it was boring until my dad told me stories of our family in the town a how to make history fun by going and visiting places & talking to people to find out stories and tales.
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Temp Mail is temporary email tool which provide you disposable email address.
You can use it for registration on any websites, so your real email address will keep clean, because you will not get awful subscriptions which many websites sending very often. And also prevent you from many viruses, malwares, etc.
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Playdium Arcadium
A couple of weeks ago Dave and I had a little adventure that found us on our way to Playdium. We had both never been there before, so we were pretty excited to start our day and play!
Playdium is a fun spot that has a ton of video games, go karts, rock climbing, mini golf, etc....basically a place where you can be a kid again at a giant arcade.
The day was perfect for it. Summer is on it's way out already, so it's nice to be able to look at these and remember just how hot and beautiful it was only two weeks ago. Not that it isn't beautiful out now, it's just that when it starts to get a bit chilly, we can't help but look ahead to the long cold winter, where the normal temperature sits at -20C below (-4F), and the days of sunshine average about zero.
Needless to say, we were enjoying everything about this day.
My 'hood, the Junction.
It looks fake it's so stupidly nice.
More Junction love. Did you know that my neighbourhood was under prohibition until 2001? It's true. Also probably why all the bars here are shit. Lots of organic food places and art pop up shops....all the hippies are moving here because Roncesvalles got too expensive. I used to live on Roncy. For $1200 a month I got to sleep in a dining room. It had a door at least. I miss it there so much.
See our Zip Car all the way at the end there?
No this is not how ZipCars lock their doors. But, when Dave and I parked in a lot downtown, I saw that there are people out there who DO lock their doors this way. Hilarious....had to take a picture.
What a perfect spot to go for some dinner! Kenzo! My favourite. To get the link I had to go to the site and I let out a little squeal when I saw the pictures. Like a pig. How I am when I think about this freaking place.
Giant beer, tiny glass. I am very serious about this operation of pouring.
Can't wait to come here in the Winter, when the windows will be all steamy and it will be warm and cozy.
I look twelve here. I promise you I do not look THAT young. I am going to be 33 at the end of this year. Yikes! I got carded the other day at the LCBO and the girl didn't believe my I.D. Hahaha! I wouldn't have laughed just there if she had denied my purchase. I love when things like that happen though. I like to think that someone picked my card out of the bunch that day because it was my turn for a nice thing to happen to me. These instances won't happen for much longer, so I have to get them in writing as much as I can.
Oh man, the best part. I ask for an egg in mine. Soooo good, you have no idea. I mean, unless you do. If you ever go to a Kenzo, ask for the Shi-o Ramen with an egg. You won't regret it.
And this is what will occur.
I think I am going to make this a two parter, I am pooped. And Sons of Anarchy needs to be watched. New season bitches!
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This blog chronicles a free after-school program for 4th & 5th grade kids in Escondido, California.
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Despite telling the world that Windows 7 isn't even close to completion and insisting Vista will be around for a while, Microsoft has released a build of its next operating system to US law enforcement, a court document claims.
Microsoft confirmed the authenticity of a court filing on Wednesday that claimed it has provided a test version of Windows 7 to the technical committee (TC) which is ensuring the company's compliance with its US antitrust settlement.
Microsoft's next operating system is mentioned deep within the document and only states that a build has been made available to regulators.
Tests galore for Microsoft's latest OS
"In addition, the (technical committee) has begun to review Windows 7 itself," Microsoft and regulators said in the filing. "Microsoft recently supplied the TC with a build of Windows 7, and is discussing TC testing going forward. The TC will conduct middleware-related tests on future builds of Windows 7."
So far, neither Microsoft nor the technical committee have commented on the complexity of the tests or what the regulators are looking for. But given the history between the two groups, the software giant will be being watched very closely.


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Don't Wait Until It's Too Late
I went to a funeral last week.
I looked around.
I captured the moment.
I saw the faces that filled the spaces.
The grief was clear.
The sadness is tender.
The care was genuine.
The affection was deep.
The appreciation was sincere.
I saw regret wash over some faces.
Maybe for Vern; the dear man who passed away. Maybe, or more likely, for words never spoken to others.
It's true, "Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up." 1
So, on their behalf, and for each of us, here are two words of wisdom:
Mothers Day Apologies You Might Need
"I don't want to say it wrong."
I can't tell you how often I've heard those two phrases. I even color-coded them, because most often I've heard girls and women say the second, and boys and men say the first.
Why? Hurt people hurt people.
Regardless what your mother has said or done, intentionally or not, with genuine love, misguided "love" or with hate in her heart, her choices are her choices, her attitudes are her attitudes. And, yours are yours.
Do not try to change the other person, the change starts with ourselves.
Holiday Rest Intentions
I'm not very good at relaxing.
Like many of you I had some time off of work for the Thanksgiving weekend. Unfortunately, even while I was "relaxing" I was not particularly restful.
– I read for work.
– I studied health and nutrition.
– Felt frustrated with the Chicago Bears.
– I followed my fantasy football players.
I was not particularly "rest-full."
Is Rest Possible?
I know I'm not "good" at resting, but I know that it's possible.
3 Black Friday Recovery Tips
Stressed? Shaking?
Angry? Frustrated?
Millions of shoppers drive recklessly, hunt hopefully, relate rudely, and waiting impatiently. For shoppers, shop-owners and employees alike Black Friday is day we need recovery.
3 Black Friday Recovery Tips
Black Friday Recovery Tip #1 – Stop: Stop believing a gift will make you more lovable. Stop hoping. Stop trying. You are always a lovable person. Our Creator knows what we truly need, all efforts to define ourself that exclude our Creator are doomed to fail. Stop.
Dan Adler's song All I Need is You is a wonderful reminder of what's really going to bring us hope and satisfaction in life.
Listen Deeply
A year and a half ago I wrote the very popular 9 Consequences Of Not Listening.
This week I'd like to highlight five listening moments.
Monday was Listening to Understand
Listen In
Listening, really listening, makes a huge difference in our relationships.
– We hear more of what's being said
– We quiet our need to be in control
– The speaker feels more lovable as we pay attention
– We assure the speaker feels worthwhile as we listen
– Our self-respect grows as we commend ourselves as capable listeners
Courageous Sacrifice
Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas is coming to TreeHouse today!
I'm enjoying learning more about this courageous and determined young woman.
Who is one of your favorite superheroes, and why? Why do we like stories about superheroes so much?
Many of us admire heroes for the sacrifices that they make for other people.
Courageous Sacrifice
Watch this video. We admire Gabby for the sacrifices that she has made to achieve her gymnastics goals.
Gabby said, "Life is not easy you have to fight and not quit. I'm gonna fight for my dream."
Comic Book Failure
Yesterday I explained that I began reading comic books when I was ten years old. Then for more than twenty years I didn't read a single issue.
So when I resumed reading comic books initially it was to both revisit some special childhood memories and then to complete some stories with unresolved cliffhangers.
Little did I know that as I read I'd find meaningful lessons. For example, the comic book depicted here.
We're Not Alone
Justice League was a team-based comic book series that faced only the biggest most challenging challenges. Their membership combined some of the greatest heroes in the DC Comic universe.
Happy 21st Josh!
Today's my son Josh's 21st birthday. If you want you can bless him with your happy birthday wishes here is his Facebook page.
Twenty-one years ago Amy, my wife, and I had to decide what name we would choose if we had a little boy. We went back and forth trying to pick the perfect name.
Finally we landed on Joshua Scott which means, "God is my salvation as I wander along."
It's a fitting name.
Just Faking It
This past weekend I was in a conversation with a group of people about when they received their first pair of glasses. I received my first pair of glasses in second grade. I couldn't read the blackboard in school very well.
One person said third grade.
Another said fifth grade.
A fourth person said, "in junior high."
"Really?", I asked.
He added, "Well, I needed them years before, but I was just faking it."
Just Faking It
Ah, just faking it.
Too often we fake reality wishing it was different, when it's not.
Welcome To The Family
I have some friends who are choosing to start a new or refreshed relationship with God.
Those decisions made me think of these wise works:
"To live as God's child is to know, at this very instant, that you are loved by your Maker
– NOT because you try to please God and succeed,
– OR fail to please God and apologize,
– BUT because God wants to be your Father. Nothing more.
All your efforts to win God's affection are unnecessary.
All your fears of losing God's affection are needless.


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New data such as individual contact, brand, agency and company information is added to The List every hour of every business day. We verify key information at every company every 120 days – more than 1,500 contacts every workday. New information is provided to you no later than the next business day. The frequency of our company-by-company information verification is more than twice that of any other company in the industry.
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DailyVista is a leading online business news publication that provides marketing and advertising executives with a steady stream of timely and actionable information about the latest moves in the corporate marketing, advertising and media worlds. Covering Fortune 500 companies and up-and-coming entrepreneurs alike, DailyVista reports news with a business development angle across interactive, branding, direct, promotions, social media and general advertising. Daily Vista publishes five days a week, and subscribers are able to access exclusive interviews with top marketers to get the inside scoop on potential new business opportunities.


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Team Suzuki Press Office - July 30.
Samsung Crescent Racing Suzuki demonstrated its world-class pedigree today at round nine of the World Superbike Championship at Silverstone in the UK as 'Wild-Card' John Hopkins blitzed WSBK regulars to win Superpole with a new lap record of 2.04.041.
Starting first practice fastest, Suzuki GSX-R1000-mounted Hopkins and the team decided to play it safe in the subsequent practice sessions, but by qualifying made it count to take top spot, beating Irishman Eugene Laverty and Britain's Leon Camier to pole position in the process.
John Hopkins:
"The Samsung Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000 felt real good from the off and after setting the fastest time in FP1 we started to believe that we could do something special here this weekend. As we're running just the one bike, I settled a little to make sure nothing silly happened and then pulled the pin in Q2 and just got my head down in that and Superpole. The bike feels great and I can't thank the team enough for giving me the package to do this on: Let's just hope we can turn this into something even more special come tomorrow."
In contrast to the Hopkins' euphoria, on the other side of the garage, team mate Jon Kirkham has struggled to find his pace and will begin tomorrow from the back of the grid.
Jon Kirkham:
"I'm just struggling to find my confidence and rhythm here this weekend. With Hopper going so well I know I can go faster, and in the second practice session it started to go the right way, but after that, just no more improvement. The races will be a different story altogether though and if I can find some rhythm I'm sure I can bag a decent result or two."
Team Manager - Jack Valentine:
"What a result. We turned up here without any real data as Hopper's only completed around 25 laps here in testing before, so to end FP1 quickest, we had a little smile and hoped this could be the start of something special. In truth, we turned the wick down a little after Qualifying 2 for damage limitation with just the one bike and then went all guns blazing for Superpole. It's a great result and tomorrow's another day, but let's just say that for now; we're feeling optimistic. A big thank you to the whole team."
1 John Hopkins (USA) Suzuki 2m04.041s
2 Eugene Laverty (IRL) 2m04.068s
3 Leon Camier (GBR) 2m04.303s
4 Carlos Checa (ESP) 2m04.362s


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Das, SP and Chakraborty, S and Dutta, P (2004) Studies on Thermal Stratification Phenomenon in $LH_2$ Storage Vessel. In: Heat Transfer Engineering, 25 (4). 54 - 66.
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A study of convective heat transfer in a cryogenic storage vessel is carried out numerically and experimentally. A scaled down model study is performed using water as the model fluid in a rectangular glass tank heated from the sides. The convective flow and the resulting thermal stratification phenomenon in the rectangular tank are studied through flow visualization, temperature measurement, and corresponding numerical simulations. It is found that a vortex-like flow near the top surface leads to a well-mixed region there, below which the fluid is thermally stratified. In addition, in an attempt to simulate the actual conditions, a numerical study is performed on a cylindrical cavity filled with liquid hydrogen $(LH_2)$ and heated from the sides. The results are compared with our model study with water, and the qualitative agreement is found to be good.
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Time For Something New!
How to improve yourself and your business.
When did you last sit down and take the time to learn something new?
Not just something new, but something new that will actually help you in your business?
It's amazing how many business owners and managers I meet who don't get this simple concept – if you study and learn the craft of running a business, you'll end up with a better and more profitable business.
A month ago I wrote about working ON your business, not IN it. It was all about creating systems, and about creating a business rather than a job.
How To Make Money In Your Business
Many people try to set up a business, but end up chaining themselves to a never ending miserable existence.
Michael Gerber, author of the E-Myth is the man who popularised the statement…
"Work On Your Business… Not In It!"
What he's saying is that most business owners end up being their own employees, slaving away in their own little business.
They create a JOB for themselves, rather than a BUSINESS!
In fact, many times they do exactly the same thing as a bar manager would do. Or as an electrician making house calls would do. Or the estate agent who goes around showing houses.
How To Create A Website That Works
If you want a website for your business, you need to understand how to make it successful so it works for you. Without this information the chances are you'll waste most of your money, time and effort.
A lot of websites these days have one thing in common…
… they don't work! At the very least, they are not generating the results their owners wanted and expected.
Imagine you set up your website; you sit back and wait for more business…and nothing happens. Do you have any idea what to do next? Or, perhaps you get visitors to your site, but you´re not getting calls or visitors – any idea why?
How To Create Effective Adverts
If you want your advert to work better and produce more leads and enquiries, here are some top tips for how you can improve your results!
Tracking Response
If you don't track your response, how do you know if your advertising works?
One of our clients advertised an event wanting people to turn up. Quite a few turned up, yet afterwards the client claimed they had no response from their advertising because "they are all our customers anyway".
Market Your Business Properly!
By far the biggest mistake I see in small businesses is failure to market your business properly.
As a small business owner or entrepreneur, you are normally focused on delivering your product or service.
If you are a dry cleaner, you try to give the best possible dry cleaning service.
If you are an accountant, you make sure all accounts are done on time and as correctly as possible for your clients.
If you are a chiropractor you make sure you fix people's spinal problems as painlessly and quickly as possible.
Get the picture?


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The colors of videos are displayed differently in MPC and VLC. An assumption is that wrong colorspace (bt.601 instead of bt.709) and component range (Limited instead of Full) are used (at the same time) when decoding in VLC (checked in VirtualDub2 by changing Decode Format settings respectively).
Video was rendered with next x264 settings:
In mediainfo:Code:--range pc --colormatrix bt709
The sample video is attached ("Medic Glory 2.mkv").Code:Color range : Full Matrix coefficients : BT.709
Attached screenshots:
Example 2 - source sample of correct colors (use static parts of videos like "money count" to compare with same parts of this one)
Screenshots from the sample video:
MPC - Media Player Classic v. 1.7.13.x64 (clean reinstall)
VLC - VideoLan 126.96.36.199 (portableapps)
Android -screenshot from mobile device (MX player, based on VLC).
The aim is to find out what is the problem - in one of media players (or their libs) or encoded video.
I render videos specifically to display correct colors in MPC. But the problem came when playing on Android devices as it seems all players on this platform are based on VLC. I asked question to MX player support about colorspace and component range (sent them the sample video above) and got reply:
Then I sent them these screenshots for a comparison and got yet no reply for a week.Unfortunately, we couldn't locate any difference between the playback on PC (using VLC) and MX Player on android. Also, we can also confirm that FFmpeg has also identified both range and colour matrix properly. Some of the devices have independent colour settings and using some adaptive colour tones. So, it could be due to the colour setting on your device. If you are facing the problem with multiple devices, could you please provide us with some screenshots for the comparison? It will help us to understand the issue better.
Thanks in advance!
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No surprises here. Your best bet is to encode SD as limted range rec.601, HD as limited range rec.709 (those are the standards for most commercial distribution formats -- DVD, Blu-ray, broadcast TV), and to flag the properties in your videos. Then make sure your players are set up properly. Some players will still display the videos incorrectly because they ignore the flags.
Last edited by jagabo; 3rd Aug 2019 at 09:53.
The video is flagged full range rec.709 (and that corresponds to the first of your images). MPC is displaying the image correctly. VLC is displaying the video as limited range rec.601, darks are crushed, brights are blown out, and colors are off). But as mentioned, full range video is very uncommon. The industry standard for HD video is limited range rec.709.
Here's a short segment of your video converted to limited range rec.709 and flagged as such...
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TORONTO — DeMar DeRozan ushered in the New Year by watching film of Michael Jordan's iconic shot over Byron Russell, a shot that led the Bulls to yet another championship.
It's a moment etched in time, a Jordan shaking Byron Russell at the top of the circle to bury the Jazz.
There was no title at stake Monday night when visiting Milwaukee came to town, a playoff rematch from last spring's six-game series, but it had the feel of a post-season game, a star being asked to step up, a game that required overtime.
NBA history may not recall DeRozan's exploits in the same conversation as Jordan, but Raptors history will as DeRozan became the franchise's first player to drop 52 points.
It came in a thrilling 131-127 win, a classic ending, a jaw-dropping performance by DeRozan.
The win was the Raptors' franchise-tying 12th in a row at home.
"Them moments, I wish there was something you could take to get that adrenalin, that feeling, that atmosphere, everything we had out there for 48 minutes,'' said DeRozan. "It's one of a kind.
"It always takes me back to when I was a kid watching games. It's crazy because I watched Jordan in the last three minutes of Game 6 versus Utah in the Finals earlier today (Monday).
"Just that atmosphere they were playing in. I remember being a kid and wishing to be in moments just like that. So when you come out here and you are in those moments, you have to make the best out of it."
When he addressed the media following his offensive explosion, teammate Jonas Valanciunas walked over from his nearby stall to stand next to DeRozan.
Valanciunas displayed a card with the numbers 52 to remind all of DeRozan's night.
The ACC was electric, DeRozan was electrifying and the Raptors fed off their leading scorer, who simply would not be denied.
Multiple defenders took turns trying to defend DeRozan, small, long, tall, doubles, most of them coming far too late, traps, the Bucks went to their defensive bag of tricks, but to no avail.
DeRozan began the game by scoring 21 points in the opening period.
He had 26 points by the break.
Only Vince Carter and Terrence Ross have produced 50-point games in a regular season.
Carter is the only player in team history to go off for 50 in a post-season game.
When he was growing up, one of the players DeRozan admired from afar was Carter.
The Raptors visit Milwaukee Friday night.
"We tried to get the ball out of his hands and he made some great reads and then also he beat the double team and got to the basket,'' Bucks head coach Jason Kidd said of DeRozan. "We have to do a better job of executing defensively what we're trying to do.
"At some point, the guys on the floor have to know that DeRozan is going, it's his ball and we just didn't put up enough effort on the defensive side to get a stop."
Dwane Casey normally fields a question when addressing the media, but he initiated the dialogue knowing full well the imprint DeRozan had just left on the court.
"First I want to say congratulations to DeMar DeRozan for setting the franchise record,'' began Casey. "The young man, everyone can criticize him for iso basketball, but again you get the ball in your best player's hands.
"He could have a little bit more movement (swinging the ball) is the only criticism we had, but he got the job done of getting us buckets down the stretch."
DeRozan was sublime.
Next to Carter's playoff performance against Philly, DeRozan's New Year's Day, or in this case evening, game ranks as the second most consequential moment for any player in Raptors history.
It was epic.
"He just kept it going,'' said backcourt teammate Kyle Lowry, who ended the evening with 26 points. "He made such big plays and timely plays. This was a tough one. I'll have to rewatch it and I think it's how we won the game.
"The intensity of the game played a part in it also. It was really intense. It was a real playoff feel."


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Mini Cheesecakes with a Nutella crust, topped with chocolate hearts & a chocolate-stuffed raspberry center. They really are the Best Mini Cheesecakes Ever!
{Note: The first half of this post is a little sad and not at all about mini cheesecakes. If you prefer to get right into the mini cheesecakes and skip the sad dog story – which I totally get – scroll down to where the photos of the mini cheesecakes begin toward the bottom.}
I spoke the words out loud today. The words that have been circling in the back of my mind for months, waiting patiently to come to the surface until my emotions were ready for them.
It happened when we let our 12-yr-old dog, Jigs, out of the office where he'd been waiting for the guy from Lowe's to finish rolling our new dishwasher into the kitchen. Jigs likes people, and while that's a really great thing, we didn't want distractions while work was going on. Turns out the dishwasher had a major dent, the Lowe's guy hauled it away, and within five minutes Jigs hobbled back into the living room, back over to his well-worn spot next to the fireplace.
And he was peeing the entire time.
And didn't know it.
"Jigs is peeing! Jigs is peeing!" Alan grabs him and tries to get him outside as quickly as possible. I grab a roll of paper towels and frantically begin cleaning up the mess.
I'm wondering why I don't just let it soak in to match the rest of the stains he's left behind.
Alan comes back in the room and that's when I say it. Those four little words that I knew were there but haven't wanted to face.
"I think it's time."
And then I cried.
Jigs came to live with us when he was four months old. Alan and I had gone to the pet store to get a fish and came home with a puppy. A super cute pit-lab mix with so much personality it was literally impossible not to love him. Petsmart had been hosting an adopt-a-thon for the local shelter and there was no way I was going to let this cute puppy not be loved for one more minute.
Did I mention that we lived in a 600-sq foot apartment in San Diego at the time and they didn't allow dogs over 20 lbs?
So we moved.
Into a house with a big backyard with a fence. And when Alan finished his masters degree and it was time to move again, Jigs went with us.
He's now lived with us through six moves and three states.
But that's another story.
He's been a great dog. The best. He never barks unless there's a reason to and – with the exception of a scuffle with a few of our current neighbors – everyone has always loved him. Our old mailman used to bring treats on his route just for Jigs and would come into our yard to play with him. A neighbor in our last 'hood who shared part of our fence asked us if he could put a gate in just so he could let Jigs in his yard whenever he felt like it. The guys dog used to jump the fence and come over to play; we'd see the Irish Setter at our back door and yell, "Jiiiigs, you have a playdate!"
Jigs now has severe skin issues that we're spending thousands of dollars to cope with. His behavior is erratic in recent months (remind me to tell you the story of how he ate a Duraflame log – and no, he wasn't hungry) and his current bladder issues are just one of many. But we love him. He's part of our family.
These are all the things that are going through my mind after I clean up the mess and resume my computer duties. When I realize I'm staring at the screen not getting a thing done, I decide that I should do what every mom/cook/dog lover would do in this situation.
I made mini cheesecakes.
A lot of them.
Because cheesecake fixes everything. At least temporarily.
And y' know what? It lifted my spirits. It made life seem just a bit brighter.
I swear that it even lifted Jigs spirits. I mean, c'mon, even a dog would smile at cute little mini cheesecakes with chocolate hearts.
I'm not sure if he sensed that I was upset or if it's all in my crazy head, but I swear he had a spring in his step that hasn't been there for awhile. Or maybe I just wanted there to be a spring, was looking for a spring. Either way, I'm pretty sure the ol' boy hasn't given up on himself yet. So I won't either, buddy.
I might have to bake one heck-of-a-lotta cheesecakes, but we'll get through it.
These mini cheesecakes were good.
Notice I used past-tense there?
They were really good. And so stinkin' cute I could hardly stand myself.
I had a new pan (see "Things You'll Need" section below for details) and I
wanted needed to use it. Then I combined these cute hearts with these cute chocolate-stuffed raspberries and these 3-ingredient Nutella Cookies.
I know. Total Mini Cheesecake Awesomeness.
So first…the crust.
I crushed enough of those Nutella Cookies to make about a cup of crumbs. Mixed in 2 tablespoons of melted butter and added a heaping teaspoon to each well.
Next, I tamped each one down with the greatest tool every created. Also known as a tart tamper (but it has sooo many other uses – like forming cheesecake crusts).
The next steps are been there, done that steps…mix together your filling, pour into pan, bake.
If you want to put chocolate-stuffed-raspberries in the center like I did – and who are we kidding, of course you want to – add half of your batter, drop in a raspberry, and fill the rest of the way. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
And while they're baking, you can make your chocolate hearts. Be sure to sprinkle on cute Valentine's sprinkles – or St. Patty's Day, or Fourth of July, or Halloween, etc. – all over the chocolate before it hardens. Do this quickly because the hearts aren't going to wait all day.
They're chocolate. They can do what they want.
When your mini cheesecakes are cooled, push them up from the bottom to remove from pan. Don't follow the directions that come with the box – if you use a knife to help them release, they won't look all smooth and pretty.
Set the mini cheesecakes on parchment paper (or foil very lightly sprayed with oil). Drizzle chocolate over them. Use these disposable bags because they are awesome and are microwavable which means you can melt the chocolate right in the bag.
Place one of your cuter-than-cute chocolate hearts on your fabulous mini cheesecakes.
Call everyone in your family to gather around your works of art and demand that they swoon appropriately.
Eat. And feel better.
Then take the rest to your neighbor so that they feel better, too.
Repeat as many times as necessary.
Best Ever Mini Cheesecakes
The little cheesecakes are SO delicious and super simple to make!
- 1 cup crushed Nutella Cookies, or chocolate wafers
- 2 T butter, melted
- 2 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 12 raspberries, stuffed with chocolate chips (white or dark)
- melted chocolate for hearts and drizzling over cheesecakes, preferably different colors for contrast, but use whatever you've got
- sprinkles of your choice
- Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease mini-cheesecake pan.
- Mix together crushed cookies and melted butter (I just use a ziploc baggie and smush it around until it's mixed thoroughly).
- Place a heaping teaspoon of cookie mixture (more or less, depending on how much you like crust) in each cheesecake well. Press down with tamper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until well mixed. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
- Fill wells 1/2 full and add one raspberry to each well. Fill with the rest of the batter. Bake for 13-15 minutes. Cool.
- Meanwhile, pipe chocolate hearts onto parchment paper or lightly greased tinfoil. Work quickly and add sprinkles before chocolate hardens to ensure they stick well. Allow to harden.
- Push each cheesecake out of its well from the bottom. With a thin spatula, remove each cheesecake from the bottom plate and place on parchment paper or lightly greased tinfoil. Drizzle with melted chocolate and place a chocolate heart on each cheesecake.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 276 Saturated Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 58mg Sodium: 166mg Carbohydrates: 30g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 25g Protein: 3g


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27 June 2016
The Conservative Party Human Rights Commission will tomorrow launch a new report on human rights in China highlighting a significant deterioration of China's human rights record since 2013, and calling for the UK Government to reconsider its own China policy in light of these findings.
Fiona Bruce MP, who was appointed Chair of the Commission by the Prime Minister last year, said: 'Without exception, every submission to our inquiry detailed a severe deterioration in human rights in China since 2013 and revealed a situation which is the worst China has seen for many years, possibly since the Tiananmen Square massacre of 1989. Witnesses told us that many recent developments were "unprecedented".'
'In light of this, we believe it is time for the UK Government to rethink its approach to China, to speak out publicly and consistently on human rights, and consider ways it can more effectively promote and protect basic rights that are being gravely violated in mainland China and in Hong Kong.'
The report is critical of the current UK policy on China, stating: 'Given the overwhelming evidence of a very grave deterioration in the human rights situation over the past three years, the Conservative Party Human Rights Commission is deeply concerned about the UK Government's decision to develop a friendship with the government of the People's Republic of China, without this being an appropriately critical friendship, particularly at this juncture and especially in the manner in which the relationship has been presented, described and calibrated.'
'While we recognise the strategic and economic significance of China, we do not believe that it is in anyone's interests for the United Kingdom Government to be almost silent, publicly, on human rights, in light of such a grave deterioration.'
The report, which will be launched by the former Governor of Hong Kong Lord Patten and supported by former Foreign Secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind, is titled The Darkest Moment: The Crackdown on Human Rights in China 2013-2016, and received evidence from Joshua Wong, leader of the pro-democracy Umbrella protests in Hong Kong, and Anastasia Lin, the Chinese-born winner of Miss World Canada who was banned from China because of her human rights work.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Lord Patten said: 'This is a comprehensive and well researched analysis of China's increasingly deplorable human rights record. I am obviously concerned about what has been happening in Hong Kong. The British Government must take account of this first class piece of work.'
The Rt Hon Sir Malcolm Rifkind said: 'I very much endorse this report and its recommendations. It is an excellent, professional and well researched study. Its recommendations are spot on. This report highlights the urgent need for reform in China. It deserves to be read and implemented.'
Dr Christopher Hancock, a China expert and director of Oxford House, endorsed the report, saying: "For the British government not to take on board its findings would be as much a denial of academic honesty as it would an expression of political naivety and a loss of personal integrity. China is not what it was five years ago. It has undergone a 180-degree turn in its political ethos. Outsiders should not attempt - and will always fail - to change China's political and social behaviour: however, British citizens can, and must, attempt to change their government's hitherto mis-guided response to it."
The Darkest Moment examines a wide range of human rights issues in China over the past three years, including:
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The report is the outcome of an inquiry held by the Conservative Party Human Rights Commission which heard oral evidence from ten witnesses, including Chinese dissidents and China experts. Anastasia Lin, the Chinese-born winner of Miss World Canada who was banned from China because of her human rights work, spoke at the first hearing, along with Bob Fu, founder of China Aid who had participated in the pro-democracy movement in Tiananmen Square in 1989. Dr Teng Biao, one of China's most prominent human rights lawyers, gave evidence in the second hearing, alongside Yaxue Cao of Chinachange.org and Dr Sophie Richardson, China Director of Human Rights Watch.


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As I walk around the Detroit Auto Show, the gloom and doom of last year has lifted. Replaced with cautious optimism.
All is not well in Motown, but there are reasons to be optimistic.
BMW North America President Jim O'Donnell told me, "Last year, it was a wake. And even that's an exaggeration, a wake is fun, at least in Ireland it's fun. It was terrible, but this year, just walking around the show, you see it looks a bit better, the sounds are better, the Americans are back."
Leading the way for the Americans is Ford.
The Fusion Hybrid won car of the year and the Transit Connect won truck of the year. CEO Alan Mulally is unveiling the new Focus, the first truly global car from Ford. Mulally believes Ford can sell the same car in the U.S., as well as in China, as well as in Europe. I've seen the Focus and I believe it will work. Will it be enough to crack Toyota's dominance in cars in the U.S.? I'm not sure. Still, it's a nice upgrade over the current Focus.


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To program controllers for factory automation/assembly lines (EtherCat protocol )
Budget $750-1500 USD
Duration of Project: 200-500 people hours to work on requirements, develop code, test
Requirements: a developed system should be flexible and maintainable. Programmer should reside in USA.
Goal: To program microcontrollers to establish a robust monitoring of the EtherCat communication bus during environmental stress testing. Do not need to design a hardware.
This tool will be needed to interface with existing automation software and will eventually deploy to the factory for continual use.
Familiarity with the EtherCat protocol a must.
Experience with similar project with programming controllers for factory automation/assembly lines a must.
Programming Language: or C/C++, or Linux controller or PLC - your choice
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As Barrie is always counting seconds, the countdown started a few seconds to 9:00 P.M. and sharp at that time I stepped on the water, slowly walked cautious on the slippery rocks breathing deep and calm; when I felt I could I dove in i did and then I swam underwater for a good 20-30 seconds until I came up to the surface and started swimming front crawl.
The whole world became just us in the water, As I swam forward the crew were just adjusting last moment things and eventually the cached up with me.
The first 20 minutes were very unconfortable, I felt weird, the goggles kept fillig up with water and made some pauses to fix them up until finally got them right.
Why the &%$#*& is this happening now if never before? I was thinking, but immediately came back to focus in the positive and just deal with the situation, "calm down, get them right and keep going" I thought.
Very quickly we got into the the first 30 minutes stop for food. Everything was pitch black by then so no visual contact of any kind but I hear them and everythig was just fine. I drank all the bottle and kept swimming.
Probably the more comfortable hours of the swim were the next 2.5 were if I do not remember exactly what my thoughts were I just know that I felt happy, in high spirits and thankful for the conditions up to that moment… until then, around midnight, just from one stroke to another the temperature dropped about 8 degrees or more.
Wow! I thought, this is a cold patch, lets see how long this last… I knew that the lake get colder and colder towards Toronto … but never expected THAT cold just 3 hours into the swim. After 1/2 hour of that, I started panic-ish-ing and the next feeding stop I said to the boat: It's too cold, I do not feel right!
… 15 seconds
… 25 seconds and NO answer. I understood that they did not know really what to say and I was as in shock as they were as well.
After I finish my bottle I kept swimming for another 1/2 hour, however my panic did not disappear:
It's too cold I am very sore I said.
Miguel: (Kendra said) you didn't change the pace or stroke count per minute and you have an hour on his cold patch. Just keep going that you are doing just fine (or something nice like that) but I took it as Miguel: stop being a woosy, keep swimming and finish what you started!
The next two hours I spent swimming, thinking "what can I say to this guys that is credible, does not make me look bad and they just get me out of here" and then instead of saying anything I just spent countless minutes screaming into the water: "Get me out of here please"! but now I have to recognize (and hope you forgive me for this arrogant thought) that I never had enough lack of courage to actually stop and ask for the end of the swim. Deep inside of me this desire of success flame was alive and was pushing me through this stupid patch of cold water until after a bit more of 10 Km. the water warmed up again and quickly made a huge difference in my state of mind and mood.
Many people has asked me what was in my mind then, if the mp3 player worked, if I didn't feel that I needed to sleep, or what kept me awake…
I have this three answers:
1) In my mind I was just screaming get me out of here please! and my thoughts went from the most positive one, feeling incredibly privileged for having the chance of doing what I was doing, to asking myself stupid questions like: what if I have a heart attack now?
2) The mp3 worked incredibly well but at some point my mind just tuned out any other external sound or feeling. I was just very focused on keep going on the right direction, making sure that the boat was close enough from me (they were the ones following the right course therefore I had to make sure I follow them) and as everything was pretty dark I was just making sure that I was able to see the glow sticks attached to the edge of the boat all the time.
3) If you think I was sleepy, I can ask you to do this: Right around 11:00 P.M. or when you feel you are ready for bed, get into the shower, open the cold water ONLY! get there and while in there try to sleep.
Let me now how it works. I'll be very interested to know.
Anyway, when the water warmed up again I got happy again, I knew that was almost 5:00 A.M. and soon the sun was about to come to say hello. Also I thought: At least I will be here until the pacers get to swim a little bit otherwise they will kill me!
And suddenly I was able to see again. First I saw the silouette of the boat and little by little more and more details. More activity started, I saw the other little dingy going around me with Jim taking pictures and at that point Alan, the swim master stopped me and said: Miguel, I want you to turn around and see the sunrise: Is it not beautiful?
This simple nice words of Alan made me cry.
I cryed because was beautiful indeed, because I was exahusted already but beyond that, because that pause marked the fact that I did beat the night and it's stupid cold patch of water. I was still in there and ready to keep swimming in a new state of mind with all the help of my friends!