Words, Terms and Slang learned from British Television

The United States and Great Britain are two countries separated by a common language. This famous quote, commonly attributed to George Bernard Shaw, highlights the differences between two countries where the language is the same (or similar!) to your language. It could also apply to Australia or Canada. I admit to being a devotee of […] The post Words, Terms and Slang learned from British Television appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Words, Terms and Slang learned from British TelevisionThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Words, Terms and Slang learned from British Television

The United States and Great Britain are two countries separated by a common language. This famous quote, commonly attributed to George Bernard Shaw, highlights the differences between two countries where the language is the same (or similar!) to your language. It could also apply to Australia or Canada. I admit to being a devotee of […] The post Words, Terms and Slang learned from British Television appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Words, Terms and Slang learned from British TelevisionThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Microsoft Pluton helps secure AMD-powered Acer Swift Edge

On-the-go professionals looking for the right PC for their hybrid work lives now have another choice: the Acer Swift Edge, a lightweight 16-inch OLED Windows 11 PC laptop powered by AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 series and AMD Ryzen 6000 proces The post Microsoft Pluton helps secure AMD-powered Acer Swift Edge appeared first on Windows Blog. Re Posted From: Microsoft Pluton helps secure AMD-powered Acer Swift EdgeWindows Blog . . . [More]

Microsoft Pluton helps secure AMD-powered Acer Swift Edge

On-the-go professionals looking for the right PC for their hybrid work lives now have another choice: the Acer Swift Edge, a lightweight 16-inch OLED Windows 11 PC laptop powered by AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 series and AMD Ryzen 6000 proces The post Microsoft Pluton helps secure AMD-powered Acer Swift Edge appeared first on Windows Blog. Re Posted From: Microsoft Pluton helps secure AMD-powered Acer Swift EdgeWindows Blog . . . [More]

The new Candy appliances technological and smart

Candy RapidO’ dishwasherDuring the latest edition of IFA exhibition, Candy has presented its most interesting news, among which some advanced products for the kitchen, responding to the brand mission “Simplify your Day”.Some examples are the technological Rapido’ dishwasher or the Fresco refrigerator. The latestallows to put your image on the different floors to create a super-customized version.The pathway goes on in the world of smart functions of the new Candy washing machines and dryers, including the newcomer of the Rapid� PRO fam . . . [More]

The new Candy appliances technological and smart

Candy RapidO’ dishwasherDuring the latest edition of IFA exhibition, Candy has presented its most interesting news, among which some advanced products for the kitchen, responding to the brand mission “Simplify your Day”.Some examples are the technological Rapido’ dishwasher or the Fresco refrigerator. The latestallows to put your image on the different floors to create a super-customized version.The pathway goes on in the world of smart functions of the new Candy washing machines and dryers, including the newcomer of the Rapid� PRO fam . . . [More]

Hurricane Ian Recovery, Day 7

It was a week ago Wednesday, around 1:00pm, when Hurricane Ian first approached the coast of southwest Florida.  In the aftermath, once again the coastal topography has changed. Incredibly, rescue workers are still going through rubble on Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Pine Island and Matlacha while recovery operations continue in Fort Myers, […] The post Hurricane Ian Recovery, Day 7 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Hurricane Ian Recovery, Day 7The Last Refuge . . . [More]

Hurricane Ian Recovery, Day 7

It was a week ago Wednesday, around 1:00pm, when Hurricane Ian first approached the coast of southwest Florida.  In the aftermath, once again the coastal topography has changed. Incredibly, rescue workers are still going through rubble on Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Pine Island and Matlacha while recovery operations continue in Fort Myers, […] The post Hurricane Ian Recovery, Day 7 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Hurricane Ian Recovery, Day 7The Last Refuge . . . [More]

Thursday October 6th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Thursday October 6th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Thursday October 6th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Thursday October 6th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Thursday October 6th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Thursday October 6th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

October 6th – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 625

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post October 6th � 2022 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 625 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: October 6th � 2022 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 625The Last Refuge . . . [More]

October 6th – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 625

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post October 6th � 2022 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 625 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: October 6th � 2022 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 625The Last Refuge . . . [More]

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR Developers can start building and testing 3rd party widgets on the latest The post Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217 appeared first on Windows Blog. Re Posted From: Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217Windows Blog . . . [More]

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR Developers can start building and testing 3rd party widgets on the latest The post Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217 appeared first on Windows Blog. Re Posted From: Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217Windows Blog . . . [More]

Oven Temperature and Baking Performance Issues

Maybe you’re trying to bake a batch of delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies, but they just won’t brown. Or maybe they’ve burned, even though you had them in for what should have been the right amount of time. Let’s look at some causes of oven temperature and baking performance issues.Long preheat timesOpening the oven door during preheat will cause the preheat to take longer. If that’s not the issue, here are some other causes.- Unused racks have been left in the oven- A hidden bake element in your oven- The oven bottom is lined . . . [More]

Oven Temperature and Baking Performance Issues

Maybe you’re trying to bake a batch of delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies, but they just won’t brown. Or maybe they’ve burned, even though you had them in for what should have been the right amount of time. Let’s look at some causes of oven temperature and baking performance issues.Long preheat timesOpening the oven door during preheat will cause the preheat to take longer. If that’s not the issue, here are some other causes.- Unused racks have been left in the oven- A hidden bake element in your oven- The oven bottom is lined . . . [More]

Transpacific Shipping Drops 75% During Peak Season as Joe Biden Energy Inflation Bites and Consumer

The economic data coming in the past week is in alignment with prior forecasts.  Bottom line, energy driven inflation has collapsed consumer spending, inventories climbing, vendors are cancelling orders, and this is peak season for transpacific shipping- which has now recorded the most rapid drop in history. A single transpacific container shipment cost $19,000 in […] The post Transpacific Shipping Drops 75% During Peak Season as Joe Biden Energy Inflation Bites and Consumer Spending Collapses appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted Fro . . . [More]

Transpacific Shipping Drops 75% During Peak Season as Joe Biden Energy Inflation Bites and Consumer

The economic data coming in the past week is in alignment with prior forecasts.  Bottom line, energy driven inflation has collapsed consumer spending, inventories climbing, vendors are cancelling orders, and this is peak season for transpacific shipping- which has now recorded the most rapid drop in history. A single transpacific container shipment cost $19,000 in […] The post Transpacific Shipping Drops 75% During Peak Season as Joe Biden Energy Inflation Bites and Consumer Spending Collapses appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted Fro . . . [More]

Why is Chocolate Important to the Jewish Community?

Chocolate has been a favorite of many people for as long as it’s been around. We enjoy it on Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s, Easter, and many more special occasions. But did you know that chocolate means much more to the Jewish community? During the early 1600 and 1700s, chocolate was a drink created by the Jewish People. Brothers David and Rafael designed the machine used to process and refine sugar. After the Dutch banned the brothers from trading sugar, they started trading Mexican cocoa and vanilla. Eventually, the brothers controlle . . . [More]

Why is Chocolate Important to the Jewish Community?

Chocolate has been a favorite of many people for as long as it’s been around. We enjoy it on Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s, Easter, and many more special occasions. But did you know that chocolate means much more to the Jewish community? During the early 1600 and 1700s, chocolate was a drink created by the Jewish People. Brothers David and Rafael designed the machine used to process and refine sugar. After the Dutch banned the brothers from trading sugar, they started trading Mexican cocoa and vanilla. Eventually, the brothers controlle . . . [More]