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![]() ![]() Six Feet Under was a gas, to be sure, with its acerbic depressives with hearts on their sleeves, lives full of sex, and death all around them but the sad perfection of its ending put a button on the searching need present in every one of its episodes. It reintroduces us to Anna Paquin, no longer a sweet brunette playing little sister to Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine in Fox’s X-Men films, she enters her television era as a blonde bombshell with surplus sass.įans coming into this world on the strength of its Alan Ball pedigree were surprised the man could have this much fun. It’s got personality to spare but doesn’t want to scare us away by being all of itself all at once. We meet True Blood as a humble series that only wants to entertain. Season 3 is not the last time the show keeps all its motors running smoothly, but it’s definitely the first time its check-engine light comes on, marking the end of a brief, zeitgeist-seizing run with a reasonable sense of quality control. There’s a lot of fun to be had, but a lot of characters start getting baffling arcs (Jason and Tara most notably), some of whom will never again get a decent thread. The man chews scenery even when speaking in a conversational tone, and he presents a splitting of the series from its camp-flavored horror-drama first two seasons and its horror-flavored fantasy-soap last several. But the thing it does that leaves a mark on its fanbase, and the universe of the show, is introduce vampire king Russell Edgington, played with impish delight by Denis O’Hare. This season introduces werewolves and werepanthers officially to the mix and fleshes out many storylines planted in season 2, including Eric’s intricate relationship with his sire Godric ( Allan Hyde). It gains a self-awareness that becomes a wearying part of its DNA going forward, and an almost, dare we say, network television-like approach to character (which is to say, broader and not always consistent, but always convenient). Here is where True Blood becomes quite obviously aware of its own reputation. It’s a mostly-fun season that largely isn’t insulting to anyone’s intelligence, and it’s the last time the show will create such a thing. We get a pre- Yellowstone Luke Grimes, pre- Lovecraft Country Jurnee Smollett, as well as the legendary Rutger Hauer. The writers come up with some good reasons to play to their series’ strengths (sex, violence, and metaphor-laden character drama) and a couple pretty good villains in the form of an overpowered Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) and the mysterious vampire Warlow. Instead, it is the last creative height of the show’s run. Adding to that, Anna Paquin’s pregnancy requiring a reduced episode count, the sixth season could’ve easily played out like a rote shrug, satisfying nothing save various contractual obligations. ![]() That’s a lot of behind-the-scenes shuffling for a single season. But at some point during production Hudis also stepped down, and Brian Buckner (on the show since the beginning) was set as the show’s EP instead. So: Alan Ball leaves the show in Season 5 and Mark Hudis (an addition to the writing team for its fourth season) was installed as executive producer. RELATED: 'True Blood': Anna Paquin Is Optimistic About the Reboot, Even If She's Surprised it's Happening Let's sift through the red cups and confetti to determine which seasons kept the energy going, and which had us wishing we’d stayed in bed. Based on characters from the Southern Vampire Mysteries book series by author Charlaine Harris, its cast was stacked with talent: Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgård, Rutina Wesley, Nelsan Ellis, Joe Manganiello, Ryan Kwanten, Lizzy Caplan, Denis O’Hare, Kristin Bauer van Straten, Deborah Ann Woll, and loads more.įor a couple of seasons, it was the best party on television. Paquin - weaponized Southern accent locked and loaded-had chemistry with nearly every scene partner the show gave her, and delivered even as the show started to crumble around her. It was led by Academy Award-winning actress Anna Paquin doing a career reboot, early-adopting television as the place for actors to be taken seriously. By the end of its first season, though, it was the highest-rated show on its network, thanks in part by Twilight entering the chat during that season’s run, partly because it was a revelation of talent. ![]() ![]() ![]() Without making a reduction, the amount of champagne and strawberry puree needed to get a good flavor would create a frosting too thin to be usable. ![]() Making the strawberry buttercream isn’t difficult, but it does require making a quick reduction to concentrate the strawberry and champagne flavors. ![]() It’s best to start with just a bit, and continuously add more as needed. I like to start adding my food coloring when I’m about halfway through combining the dry ingredients with the meringue. When coloring your macarons, just make sure to use a gel-based food coloring as water-based food colorings can ruin the texture of your batter. To get the beautiful dusty pink color for these macarons, I used red food coloring along with just a touch of blue. And, of course, be patient and make sure you’ve got the right consistency when whipping the egg whites and when incorporating the dry mixture into the meringue. But the main points are to always use a kitchen scale to weigh your ingredients and to prepare everything you’ll need before you get started (baking sheets, macaron template if using and a piping bag fitted with a round tip). For us, the first thing that came to mind was the ultimate celebratory flavor combination: strawberries and champagne! So we filled a batch of dainty pink macarons with an irresistible strawberry champagne buttercream and the resulting macarons were definitely cause for celebration!Īnd for more fresh strawberry flavor, don’t miss our Simple Strawberry Mousse Cake or Strawberry Crumble! pink macaronsįor more tips and tricks on how to get the perfect macarons, you can read my post on peppermint mocha macarons. This champagne and strawberry macaron recipe is the perfect way to surprise your special someone this Valentine’s day! Light, crispy and bursting with fresh flavor, these delicate strawberry champagne macarons are sure to impress!Īlthough we don’t really celebrate Valentine’s day with flowers, cards and gifts, we’re all about any day that calls for themed food! And with February just around the corner, we figured it was time to start thinking about flavors and bakes fit for the festival of love. ![]() ![]() They have finished no worse than the conference finals every year they have both been healthy for the playoffs since 2020. Still, Brown turns 27 years old in October, and Tatum does not turn 26 until March. Some of his production decline can be attributed to a laceration on his shooting hand that repeatedly reopened throughout the playoffs, but he also struggled to contain his ball-handling in the 2022 Finals loss. There is much debate about whether paying Brown in addition to Tatum is Boston's best path to a championship, especially in light of a new collective bargaining agreement that severely restricts high-priced teams from building out rosters.īrown struggled at times in the playoffs, particularly as a playmaker and especially in this year's conference finals, where he shot 16.3% on six 3-point attempts per game and totaled more turnovers (25) than assists (24). He's a big part of us."īrown's teammate, Jayson Tatum, will become the league's highest-paid player next summer, when he becomes eligible for a supermax extension worth further north of $300 million. but I can say without a doubt that we want Jaylen to be here. Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens confirmed as much in a news conference at season's end, telling reporters, "I'm not allowed to talk about the contract details, let alone the extension. ![]() Still, turning down $304 million guaranteed when the alternative in 2024 could be $100 million less is a no-brainer. Brown will earn $28.5 million before his extension begins in 2024.īrown was reluctant to discuss his future in Boston this past season, understandably upset after a season-ending loss to the Miami Heat and telling The Ringer's Logan Murdock earlier this year, "I don’t really know or want to answer that question because that type of stuff makes Celtics fans speculate and go crazy." He was the only member of the 2016 draft class to earn All-NBA honors with a year remaining on his current deal, which qualified him for the supermax extension this summer. The richest contract in league history is a matter of great timing on Brown's part. The Celtics have made the conference finals in five of Brown's seven seasons, including a trip to the NBA Finals in 2022, when they lost to the four-time champion Golden State Warriors in a six-game series. The 26-year-old averaged a career-high 26.6 points per game (49/34/77 shooting splits), 6.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 35.9 minutes a game this past season, helping Boston to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. The contract includes a trade kicker that would increase Brown's salary even further if he is dealt at any point. There is no player option for the final year of Brown's deal in 2028-29. Two-time All-Star wing Jaylen Brown has agreed to a five-year, $304 million supermax contract extension with the Boston Celtics, making him the highest-paid player in NBA history, his agent, Jason Glushon of Glushon Sports Management, confirmed to Yahoo Sports. The superstar also had five rebounds, two assists and two steals.Jaylen Brown has made five trips to the Eastern Conference finals since the Boston Celtics selected him with the No. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics in scoring with 25 points as he hit nine of his 19 shots. Mazzulla will have to find plenty of sand castle pictures because the Celtics feel ready for the playoffs now. ![]() Joe Mazzulla’s toughest effort now will be keeping the Celtics motivated for the balance of the season. The Celtics were so dominant that it looked like the Suns quit in the second half. Their offense continued to function on another level while Boston’s defense looks to be returning to the form it displayed last season by forcing 18 turnovers and holding the Suns to 25% (8-for-32) from deep. The Celtics did practically everything right in the outstanding performance. But it was anything but that with the Celtics turning the contest into an eye-popping rout.īoston held a 69-42 halftime advantage and that lead only ballooned in the third quarter as the Celtics continued to pile on to go up by as much as 45 points in the frame. The game was billed as the two best teams in their respective conferences, which should have resulted in a competitive affair. With the blowout win, the Celtics improved their NBA-best record to 21-5 while the Suns, who came into the contest tied atop the Western Conference, dropped to 16-9. The Boston Celtics left absolutely no doubt who was the better team on the floor Wednesday night as they dismantled the Phoenix Suns, 125-98, at Footprint Center. Sox Transactions, Trades, and Free Agents. ![]() Celtics Wrap: Boston Destroys Suns In Impressive Blowout Win ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() We did notice one or two times that features aren't easily accessible if you don't know where to look for them. New users to FL Studio may need to spend an hour getting to grips with the interface and learning what tools are at their disposal. ![]() That said, getting used to running a DAW on mobile can be unwieldy until you're used to the smaller workspace, which is especially true if you're working with a device that has a smaller screen than newer phone models. The modern, clutter-free look greatly aids ease of use as options are quick to find, and the workspace never feels overwhelming. FL Studio models a significant portion of its UI after its real-world analog counterparts, creating instantly recognizable sections. We don't suspect that the FL Studio's interface will be difficult to understand for veteran music producers, yet, newcomers may struggle initially. You can then export your masterpiece as an m4a or wav file for immediate playback, or you can choose to export it as a midi file if you want to carry it over and import it to your desktop for further modification. Once understood, putting a song together is straightforward. Understanding the sequencer is the main hurdle standing in the way of creating an impressive track. You can then apply Reverb, various EQ options, filters, and more to your newly created track to get the desired effect. We were worried about this price tag, alongside in-app purchases, which we'll talk about later.įL Studio allows you to play directly on a virtual piano to perform a sequence or add that sequence step by step, and this includes using other instruments and drum machines. It's actually on the expensive side as far as phone apps are concerned. FL Studio Mobile condenses the plethora of tools available on the desktop version down into an easy-to-use interface on your mobile device.įL Studio isn't cheap. Beatmakers and music producers have been leveraging the desktop version of FL for numerous years. Formerly known as Fruity Loops, FL Studio is one of the more well-known DAWs on the market. ![]() ![]() Melissa is incredibly talented, a phenomenal businesswoman, wonderful mother and wife, and fabulous friend (this I know firsthand)! Did I mention that she’s also a cookbook author, presenter, workshop and conference leader, passive income coach, and sought-after speaker? She has helped me to grow my site and my knowledge of the business world, and extended such helpful advice which has provided me with opportunities beyond my imagination. Without writing an epic, suffice it to say that I admire Melissa immensely. They still look the same, but their boys are strapping teenagers now! The Lanz Family. Here is a photo of Melissa and Trent, with their boys, from a few years ago. ![]() They are two of the most inspiring people you could ever meet! I’ve wanted to share one of Melissa’s recipes and tell you about The Fresh 20 for years, but somehow I just never got around to it (shame on me). If you think I’m overdoing the superlative adjectives with this couple–I’m not. Isn’t it gorgeous? Courtesy of The Fresh 20 Cookbook (photo by Trent Lanz) However, this beautiful photo is by her wonderful husband and fabulous photographer, Trent Lanz. All the credit goes to my phenomenal friend Melissa Lanz from The Fresh 20. This marvelous maple glazed salmon sheet pan recipe is not mine. Want to eat more fish? Put it on your grocery list and buy it after finding a recipe you want to make (hint: like this one)! One tiny step at a time, one better decision each day, one healthier choice (even once a week), all adds up! What about skipping just one unhealthy item at the grocery store? Or cut down the amount of that “less-than-heathy-product” which you usually buy every little step helps. There’s no reason not to start eating more healthy any time of year, so don’t be dissuaded if you’re reading this recipe in October! You can always take baby steps, which is easier than massive changes all at once. As always, I am sharing with you because I truly believe in The Fresh 20 and their products! I was gifted a copy of The Fresh 20 cookbook years ago, but have not been compensated or asked to write about the book or subscription service. Most of us want to improve our diet, health and over all well-being, especially this time of year.Īs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The maple syrup and soy sauce glaze takes this dish to the next level, and your family will be requesting it over and over. Maple glazed salmon with bok choy sheet pan recipe is so incredibly quick and easy to make. ![]() ![]() A 10" cast-iron skillet works perfectly here.Īnd if you love this green bean casserole, be sure to check out my other vegan-ized comfort foods - like these vegan biscuits and gravy. Put the casserole into a baking dish and stick it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake.īetter yet, if you’ve got a cooking vessel that can handle the stovetop and baking steps, use it, and avoid having to transfer the casserole and dirty another dish. You can also chop your veggies, or even do all of the stovetop steps for the casserole portion of this recipe, ahead of time. You can also mix up the flour coating for the onions ahead of time, so when you’re ready for frying, they're ready for you. Why not start them early in the morning or even the day before? Stick them in a storage container and refrigerate until ready to serve. First, the French-fried onions need to soak for at least 30 minutes. You can do a few things to mitigate that extra work. Not just to make the dish vegan, but to knock the socks off of every attendee at dinner. Remove the tray from the oven and top with the french dried onions.The work required for this vegan green bean casserole is a bit more extensive than with the traditional version, but it’s worth it. Taste and add more seasoning if desired.īake on the center rack of a preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until bubbly. Pour a cup of chicken broth on top and mix together to thin out the sauce a little bit. Remove from the heat and pour the sauce over the green beans. ![]() Cook while constantly whisking until it has thickened. Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan cook the onion with the olive oil and butter and a pinch of salt for 8 minutes or until softened.Īdd the flour and cook it for 2-3 minutes or until toasted.Īdd the milk, salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg. Place the beans in a 9 by 13-inch (33 by 23 cm) baking pan. Transfer the beans onto a kitchen towel and pat dry. Drain the beans and place them in a bowl of ice-cold water. Melt the remaining butter in the pan until foaming. Stir in the green beans and cook for another 3-4 mins until the beans turn bright green. Add the green beans and boil them until they're fork tender. Heat 1 tbsp of the butter and the oil in a large pan and fry the mushrooms for 10-15 mins until golden. ![]() 1 can (10-3/4 oz each) condensed reduced fat and sodium cream of mushroom soup. Spread the mixture on 2 large rimmed baking sheet pans in a single layer. Drizzle 4 tablespoons olive oil over them, and toss around to mix and coat everything in the oil. Kali Orexi!īring a big pot of water to a boil and add 2-3 teaspoons of salt to it. 2 cans (14.5 oz each) cut green beans, drained. Add mushrooms, onions, green beans, and garlic cloves in a large bowl season with salt and pepper. It’s a traditional dish that everyone looks forward to eating, and they may be so happy with my version that they ask for it all year long. You’ll feel so much better serving this cleaner version of green bean casserole to your family at Thanksgiving. Heat a large skillet over medium, then add 1 Tbsp olive oil. button mushrooms and roughly chopping them into small pieces. Spinach Feta Mac & Cheese Casserole Serving How to Make Homemade Green Bean Casserole Step by Step Photos.
![]() ![]() The Oxford English Dictionary defines conspiracy theory as "the theory that an event or phenomenon occurs as a result of a conspiracy between interested parties spec. Interventions to reduce the occurrence of conspiracy beliefs include maintaining an open society and improving the analytical thinking skills of the general public. They are widespread around the world and are often commonly believed, some even held by the majority of the population. Ĭonspiracy theories once limited to fringe audiences have become commonplace in mass media, the internet, and social media, emerging as a cultural phenomenon of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Other effects of conspiracy theories include reduced trust in scientific evidence, radicalization and ideological reinforcement of extremist groups, and negative consequences for the economy. Conspiracy theories are a significant obstacle to improvements in public health, encouraging opposition to vaccination and water fluoridation among others, and have been linked to outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. AIDS denialism by the government of South Africa, motivated by conspiracy theories, caused an estimated 330,000 deaths from AIDS, QAnon and denialism about the 2020 United States presidential election results led to the January 6 United States Capitol attack, while belief in conspiracy theories about genetically modified foods led the government of Zambia to reject food aid during a famine, at a time when three million people in the country were suffering from hunger. They are often strongly believed by the perpetrators of terrorist attacks, and were used as justification by Timothy McVeigh and Anders Breivik, as well as by governments such as Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, and Turkey. ![]() Historically, conspiracy theories have been closely linked to prejudice, propaganda, witch hunts, wars, and genocides. However, a 2020 review article found that most cognitive scientists view conspiracy theorizing as typically nonpathological, given that unfounded belief in conspiracy is common across cultures both historical and contemporary, and may arise from innate human tendencies towards gossip, group cohesion, and religion. Psychologists usually attribute belief in conspiracy theories to a number of psychopathological conditions such as paranoia, schizotypy, narcissism, and insecure attachment, or to a form of cognitive bias called " illusory pattern perception". Some researchers suggest that conspiracist ideation-belief in conspiracy theories-may be psychologically harmful or pathological, and that it is correlated with lower analytical thinking, low intelligence, psychological projection, paranoia, and Machiavellianism. Studies have linked belief in conspiracy theories to distrust of authority and political cynicism. Ĭonspiracy theories are generally designed to resist falsification and are reinforced by circular reasoning: both evidence against the conspiracy and absence of evidence for it are misinterpreted as evidence of its truth, whereby the conspiracy becomes a matter of faith rather than something that can be proven or disproven. A conspiracy theory is distinct from a conspiracy it refers to a hypothesized conspiracy with specific characteristics, including but not limited to opposition to the mainstream consensus among those who are qualified to evaluate its accuracy, such as scientists or historians. The term generally has a negative connotation, implying that the appeal of a conspiracy theory is based in prejudice, emotional conviction, or insufficient evidence. : 58 : 47–49Ī conspiracy theory is an explanation for an event or situation that asserts the existence of a conspiracy by powerful and sinister groups, often political in motivation, when other explanations are more probable. The Eye of Providence, as seen on the US $1 bill, has been perceived by some to be evidence of a conspiracy linking the Founding Fathers of the United States to the Illuminati. For other uses, see Conspiracy theory (disambiguation). ![]() ![]() ![]() Pick up the fan off the floor and place it on the pressure switch to the left and bring out the connector and box. MESSENGER HINT: Put all three boxes underneath one another. Place one of the boxes on the pressure plate to reach the Sigil. Go back and jam the right energy gate (where you removed the fan earlier) and walk through the purple gate. The two boxes should be sent flying over the wall. ![]() Pick up the connector, bring it into the large courtyard, and target the blue transmitter and receiver through the window. ![]() Now pick up the jammer and disable the main energy gate (powered by the connector). Pick up the two boxes and stack them vertically in front of the fan in the small room. Doing so will unlock two energy gates simultaneously. Pick up the connector and stand in front of the energy gate nearest the transmitter.įrom this vantage point, you should be able to target the red transmitter/receiver nearby, and another receiver through the energy gate. Now pick up the jammer and disable the fan, go through the hallway and take it off the receptor and drop it on the ground. With the connector, use the red transmitter/receiver to disable the same energy gate the jammer is targeting. Use the jammer to disable the energy gate on the far right and pick up the connector. Bring the jammer over the fence, then turn around and also bring the box to the other side. Grab the next box and bring it to the other side of the fence. Use the jammer to disable the energy gate in the following courtyard. Pick up the box in front of the energy gate, bring it to the low fence on the left, and hop over. ![]() ![]() Dash are under circulation, with total supply of 11.4M and the Maximum supply of 18.9M. Dash All time high price is 1,496.02, it was 4 Years 7 Month Ago, For the previous 52 weeks, the lowest and highest value for Dash was 38.81 and 284.25. The circulating supply of Dash is 10,653,327 DASH, and its current market cap stands at 369.43M USD, up - in the past 24 hours. Dash has experienced a +1.01 change in the past 24 hours, and its USD value has decreased by -8.48 over the past 7 days. ![]() All given information about Dash (DASH) updated in. Dash's market cap currently sits at $366,723,394.21 USD, holding up for a market cap rank at #92. The current price of Dash is 32.88, with a 24-hour trading volume of 252,155. The Dash (DASH) live price today is 30.98, changes over 24H (-2.82). It is also a decentralized autonomous organization run by a. DASH Price Current Dataĭash price today is $32.17 USD, which is Up by 0.04% over the last 24 hours. It is an altcoin that was forked from the Bitcoin protocol. The recent price action in Dash left the tokens market capitalization at. You can convert and check any crypto pairs like DASH to YGG, DASH to API3, DASH to BROCK, DASH to WLD, DASH to PEPE, DASH to XRP, DASH to DOGE, DASH to SHIB, DASH to BTC, DASH to CAKE. The Dash price is 31.88, a change of -5.53 over the past 24 hours as of 5:00 p.m. Would you like to know how many cryptocurrencies 1 DASH is equivalent to other cryptocurrencies or vice versa? With Digitalcoinprice's Cryptocurrency Converter Calculator, you can easily convert cryptocurrency pairs. Prices have since settled to just above 70 at the time of this post. It found support around the 70 level and spent the next few months trading mostly between 70 and 85. ![]() By December 2018 the price of Dash had fallen back below 100. The given all are fiat currency and the most widespread pairs in the market. Price slid steadily lower in 2018 as the bear market in cryptocurrencies lingered. ![]() Today, almost every fiat currency has been paired with the DASH, including DASH to PHP, DASH to INR, DASH to NGN, DASH to THB, DASH to CAD, DASH to PKR, DASH to IDR, DASH to EUR, DASH to AUD, DASH to BDT and many more in the queue. DASH considers as the most popular cryptocurrency, and on the other side, USD is the most demanding fiat currency globally. dollar or Japanese yen) or using them as payment for goods and services, Dash can be earned or received in various ways. By exchanging DASH against fiat currencies (such as the U.S. ![]() |
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