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![]() So I decided to use the recipe from my baking idol – Cupcake Jemma. Maybe I was just too excited to shuffle them into my mouth – I defy anyone to eat an egg tart slowly!Īnyway, after my research, I knew that the custard should be creamy and a bit runny, with some caramelisation on top. As I’ve said above, I tasted a few Portuguese custard tarts from different bakeries when I travelled to Lisbon although the textures of the custard were all slightly different, I confess that I couldn’t identify major differences in taste. The CustardĪpart from the pastry, the way you make the egg custard also determines the outcome. For its versatility and for the very personal memories it evokes, this is the sort of pastry that I decided to bake and share with you. More importantly for me, this pastry can also be used for Hong Kong egg tarts, curry chicken puffs and all those pastries from Hong Kong Chinese bakeries which bring back my childhood memories. In her description, the pastry tart shells become more crisp using Chinese puff pastry. So let’s get started! Watch my video tutorial instead ![]() To achieve these outcomes, you need a good recipe and some skill!Īs I always say: if I can do it, so can you! The top is caramelised brown but not burnt. The pastry has to be buttery, crispy and flaky, while the custard should be creamy and a bit runny. The tart, Pastel de Nata, basically has two parts, the pastry and the custard with its signature slightly caramelised top after baking. This is always true about iconic food with a cultural heritage…often it can depend on which part of the country you grew up in and what your family traditions were. There are some differing views about the ‘right’ way to make them as I’m sure, you won’t be surprised to hear. Wanting to share some of my experiences and also wanting to perfect my own baking technique, I did quite a bit of research about how to make this famous dessert. Only food can do this! Pastéis de Nata ~ Portuguese custard tarts Savouring the tarts in their original birthplace, definitely took me back to Macau and Hong Kong and brought up some long forgotten childhood memories. ![]() Of course, Pastéis de Nata (Pastel de Nata is the singular) was a must-try dessert. Hong Kongers flocked to it and I can remember there was always a long queue of eager tart eaters, waiting to get into the restaurant to try the authentic Macau cuisine. Then came the grand opening of a famous Macau restaurant in the Tsim Sha Tsui district of Hong Kong. Visits to Macau were my first experiences of trying these flaky and crispy custard tarts. My parents often took me and my brother to Macau for holidays because it took less than an hour on the ferry (there’s actually a huge road bridge now and you can drive between the two cities). I grew up in Hong Kong, the sister city of Macau. ![]() She even advocated for sponsorship of a local youth baseball program in the Ford Heights community as a way for youth there to build confidence, be involved in team building and demonstrate Cottage Grove Health Center’s investment in the community. A graduate of the CCH Leadership Development Institute, she is devoted to serving our patients and investing in the communities where our clinics are located. At Cook County Health, as part of the Outreach team, Alice helps people connect with our health system and Count圜are so they can access the care they need. In response, Cook County changed the way property deeds are recorded, making homeowners less vulnerable to this type of theft. After a lengthy investigation, the State’s Attorney’s Office charged and convicted four people with fraud, and the victims were able to secure title to their homes. She diligently followed up with law enforcement, elected officials, and HUD and advocated on behalf of the property owners. ![]() During her time there, Alice uncovered a large-scale fraud operation involving individuals deeding homes in foreclosure to themselves. In her previous job, she helped homeowners experiencing foreclosure to avoid losing their homes. Alice was the first in her family to obtain a Master’s Degree and has wide-ranging experience working in the non-profit and healthcare sectors. Through that experience, as well as challenges her family faced, Alice developed a deep enthusiasm for sharing resources and information to make a difference in the lives of others. The youngest of 10 children, she got a job through the City of Chicago Summer Youth Employment program working at a local youth service agency, where she was part of a team reaching out to other teens and encouraging them to avoid unhealthy behaviors. Community Outreach Worker Email: Phone: 70Ī native Chicagoan, Alice fell in love with community outreach when she was only a teen. ![]() The water was then squirted into the ear canal and a kidney dish was held under the ear to catch the water and wax that was flushed out. Traditionally, a metal ear syringe was loaded with warm water, the metal tip placed into the ear canal. Ear Syringing (Irrigation)Įar irrigation is normally performed by a GP practice nurse, a district nurse, and by some Audiologists. Even after this procedure if the wax is impacted the use of drops alone may not be successful. This process needs to be applied 2/3 times per day for 10 to 14 days. Once applied, you must remain there for 5 to 10 minutes after which, you can sit up and wipe away any excess which will come out of the ear. It requires the affected ear to be facing upwards when the drops are applied. The application of ear wax drops can be messy and time-consuming. ![]() This is due to an inhibition in its function caused by the cooler air or water. ![]() The drops are applied at home and must be at room temperature to avoid the “caloric effect”, which is caused when the balance organ in the ears are out of sync. If a perforation has been diagnosed in the past, drops should be avoided, as they may cause issues with middle ear infections. Water-based drops are considered to be more effective at dissolving ear wax than oil-based preparations. These will be either oil-based (olive oil) or water-based (sodium bicarbonate or saline). There are many over the counter preparations available from any pharmacy to loosen, soften or dissolve ear wax. These are ear wax drops, ear syringing or irrigation, micro-suction ear wax removal and endoscopic ear wax removal. There are four common methods of treatment used in the removal of ear wax. ![]() Jefferson Pierce is compassionate and cares about everyone in his community, from his daughters to random bystanders. His family supports him and can be very helpful, considering both of his kids have powers, but we can get into that later. While many superheroes have a group of people or a loved one who helps them overcome their enemies, Black Lightning has his daughters and his wife to help him, along with his mentor. ![]() READ VOX Teen Travel: My Japanese ExperienceĪbove all, Jefferson Pierce is a family man, and he fights to keep them safe. Using these powers, he can also heal people by triggering electric impulses in the body to repair damaged cells. With this power, he can control electrical impulses in the brain, like shutting down people’s nervous systems or shutting down organs at will. He can control electrons on an atomic level, meaning he can control the bioelectricity in all living things. His powers can span anywhere from a simple lightning blast to teleportation. ![]() So, don’t go into this show expecting to see the big screen Green Lantern and Batman come flying in on Wonder Woman’s invisible jet.īlack Lightning’s powers involve electricity, which on the surface sounds pretty basic, but it can get pretty extreme. While Black Lightning is a DC property, it’s important to mention for people who don’t know that “Black Lightning” as well as other CW shows are not in the DC movie universe. After witnessing the death a student at his school, Pierce takes his fight for justice to the streets and becomes Black Lightning. Unfortunately, he returns to see his former home terrorized by gang violence mostly by the ruthless gang known as the “100” and by a man named Tobius Whale, who was responsible for the death of Pierce’s father, reporter Alvin Pierce. He is later given a grant by Bruce Wayne to go back to his old home and clean things up. Eventually, he grew up, left the South Side and moved with his wife to Metropolis, where he would become a well-respected principal, known for cleaning up neighborhoods and the education system. Jefferson Pierce was a young teenager growing up on the South Side of Metropolis and was born with his electric abilities, but like most characters, he was scared of his powers and was taught to suppress them by a family friend named Peter Gamby. The origin story for this character is not as complex as others, but it’s necessary to understand. READ 'Bottoms' is Laugh Out Loud Funny and Authentically Queer Either way, shows like “Black Lightning” and “Luke Cage” are leading the way to a more diverse world of heroes, and that is something I think we can all look forward to. Some could argue that Marvel’s “Luke Cage” did this almost a year earlier, but “Luke Cage” was on the streaming service Netflix and not mainstream TV. This is important as it paves the way for many more black superheroes in lead roles if this show is received well. Black Lightning is also the first DC superhero with his own live-action prime time network series and he’s the first black DC hero with his own ongoing series since the animated “Static Shock” in the early 2000s. “Black Lightning” was introduced by writer Tony Isabella and artist Trevor Von Eden. Although the Green Lantern John Stewart predated Black Lighting by six years to be DC’s first black superhero, Stewart never really became a mainstream hero and did not get his own comic series until years later. 1 was released and became DC’s first mainstream black superhero. In April 1977, “Black Lightning” issue No. Black Lightning was the first black DC superhero to have his own series of comics “Black Lightning” issue number one from 1977.Ģ. (For those who don’t know who Static is, he’s a black teenage superhero with similar electric powers who gained popularity due to his 2000-2004 cartoon show “Static Shock.”) While fans have been demanding that Static make an appearance in one of the CW’s shows it is not certain that he’ll show up in “Black Lightning,” but we can always hope. The fact that they have similar powers is addressed several times, and it’s later seen that Static Shock idolizes Black Lightning in both the “New 52 Teen Titans” comic series and the “Young Justice” TV show. This is a common mistake, but aside from both being black DC superheroes with more thunder than a Pikachu, Black Lightning and Static Shock have no relation. Sorry to disappoint you, but Black Lightning is not Static Shock 16 at 9 p.m., here are the Top 10 facts you should know.ġ. Before you sit down to watch the live-action adaptation of “Black Lightning,” debuting on the CW Tuesday, Jan. ![]() Unfortunately, many people don’t know much about DC’s first mainstream black superhero, his history and how it changed DC comics. Black Lightning is a historic yet often overlooked DC character. ![]() Why does each ghost act as they do-what in their past may explain their present? Each story encourages us to ponder death and the life that came before-and allows us to see that letting go of one existence may allow us to move on to another. ![]() Many of the bears will seem familiar-the greedy finance bear, the snooty mayor bear, the raving conspiracy dude, the avaricious farmer-but to lay their ghosts to rest, you will have to look beyond their initial appearance and dig into their personal stories. You will often be faced with decisions regarding mementos: do you keep them or sell them for profit? What purpose does a memento serve when the being it memorializes is dust in the wind? With each bear, the story takes you on a journey to find their most personal mementos so they can rest. Thats a regular CG1 critter Honestly not sure if they will change or be the same or not be there or work different or what, that little dude is absolutely a placeholder for the time being. The loss of his military squad still haunts him. Patrice Furbac, who runs the post office, suffers from survivor’s guilt. You will also find ghosts of war and revolution-and surprisingly deep subjects. Your path will cross with imps who mean mischief imps will steal items from bears or you, but they, like most characters in the game, have two sides-sometimes, the imps will also cry out for help from you, rewarding you nicely after. ![]() You will also meet Octavia Cubbins, a wheelchair-using bear who lingers at the beach and is haunted by the sea. On the island, you will meet Arjun Bhalla who is looking for photographs, but cannot remember who they are pictures of. What becomes of the people we loved? Can we actually take our loot with us? Will we be remembered by anyone other than a Spirit Scout on a mission to get their next badge? You will encounter 17 ghost bears over the course of the game-most of them have memory problems, all of them have unfinished business, sometimes dovetailing with another ghost on the island.īy and large, the stories are gentle, and ask the player to consider the nature of life, death, and what may exist after we’re done with the mortal world. Every day, the color drains out of the island and only comes back as you work to help the ghostly inhabitants. You can change this setting or revoke your consent at any time. You agree to load this content with your click. A click on the play button loads third-party content. You play a Spirit Scout-a psychopomp-who is dispatched to Cozy Grove, a charming but deeply haunted island. Release date: MaRating: Everyone 10+ Search on Amazon Steam Playstation Store. ![]() The original Betty Boop cartoons were made in black and white. However, the mountain motif remains on some television prints, usually with a UM&M copyright line, while recent versions have circulated with the Paramount-Publix reference in cartoons from 1931. UM&M and National Telefilm Associates were required to remove the original Paramount logo from the opening and closing, as well as any references to Paramount in the copyright line on the main titles. The Betty Boop films were revived after Paramount sold them for syndication in 1955. In the film, she was depicted with red hair as opposed to her typical black hair. ![]() īetty appeared in the first "Color Classic" cartoon Poor Cinderella, her only theatrical color appearance in 1934. Benjamin Ivry of Forward, says that any of this evidence is ambiguous, as these are not kosher foods, and the accents of the parents are comical German accents, rather than Jewish. The 1932 Talkartoon Minnie the Moocher featured the one and only appearance of Betty's parents: a strict immigrant couple, who get upset that Betty does not want to eat the traditional German foods hasenpfeffer (rabbit stew) and sauerbraten. Since the character was created by an Austrian Jew and eventually voiced by a Jewish actress, Mae Questel, animation fans sometimes try to pinpoint various aspects that hint at Betty's Jewishness. The series was popular throughout the 1930s. From that point on, she was crowned "The Queen of the Animated Screen". ![]() īetty Boop was the star of the Talkartoons by 1932 and was given her own series that same year, beginning with Stopping the Show. At least 12 Screen Songs cartoons featured Betty Boop or a similar character. ![]() Īlthough Betty's first name was assumed to have been established in the 1931 Screen Songs cartoon Betty Co-ed, this "Betty" is a different character, which the official Betty Boop website describes as a "prototype" of Betty Boop. Today, Betty is voiced by Sandy Fox and Cindy Robinson. Later, several different voice actresses performed the role, including Kate Wright, Bonnie Poe, Ann Rothschild (also known as Little Ann Little), and especially Mae Questel, who began voicing Betty Boop in Bimbo's Silly Scandals (1931), and continued with the role until 1939, returning nearly 50 years later in Disney's Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). Her floppy poodle ears became hoop earrings, and her black poodle nose became a girl's button-like nose.Ī colorful Betty Boop in Poor Cinderella, 1934īetty was first voiced by Margie Hines. By the release of Any Rags, Betty Boop was forever established as a human character. While much credit has been given to Grim Natwick for helping to transform Max Fleischer's creation, her transition into the cute cartoon girl was also in part due to the work of Berny Wolf, Otto Feuer, Seymour Kneitel, "Doc" Crandall, Willard Bowsky, and James "Shamus" Culhane. Within a year, Betty made the transition from an incidental human-canine breed to a completely human female character. In individual cartoons, she was called "Nancy Lee" or "Nan McGrew"-derived from the Helen Kane film Dangerous Nan McGrew (1930)-usually serving as a girlfriend to studio star Bimbo. Betty Boop appeared as a supporting character in ten cartoons as a flapper girl with more heart than brains. Clara Bow is often given credit as being the inspiration for Boop, though Fleischer told his artists that he wanted a caricature of singer Helen Kane, who performed in a style shared by many performers of the day–Kane was also the one who sued Fleischer over the signature "Boop Oop a Doop" line. Inspired by a popular performing style, but not by any one specific person, the character was originally created as an anthropomorphic French poodle. Although she was toned down in the mid-1930s as a result of the Hays Code to appear more demure, she became one of the world's best-known and most popular cartoon characters.īetty Boop made her first appearance in the cartoon Dizzy Dishes, released on August 9, 1930, the seventh installment in Fleischer's Talkartoon series. She has also been featured in comic strips and mass merchandising.Ī caricature of a Jazz Age flapper, Betty Boop was described in a 1934 court case as "combin in appearance the childish with the sophisticated-a large round baby face with big eyes and a nose like a button, framed in a somewhat careful coiffure, with a very small body of which perhaps the leading characteristic is the most self-confident little bust imaginable". She was featured in 90 theatrical cartoons between 19. She originally appeared in the Talkartoon and Betty Boop film series, which were produced by Fleischer Studios and released by Paramount Pictures. Human (although a dog in her first appearance)īetty Boop is an animated cartoon character created by Max Fleischer, with help from animators including Grim Natwick. ![]() 1045 Carbon Steel is suited for making katanas because it is cheaper than the other materials used for this industry. It is called Medium Carbon Steel as well because that carbon concentration is the minimal required for the Steel to be used for industrial purposes there are lower concentrations of carbon, but the materials are not suited for industrial use. Thus, 1045 Carbon steel refers to Carbon steel material that contains 0.45% Carbon fraction. The steel obtained is referred to by four digits number which designates Carbon by the two first digits and the percentage of Carbon within the steel. At the end, the obtained Steel is Stainless its solidity depends on the amount of Carbon that associates to Iron. Iron powder should be added at determined amounts to associate appropriate quantity of Carbon. Traditionally, Carbon Steel is obtained by firing up a particular type of charcoal within a Clay Tub for approximately 72 hours. In modern times, they're generally not practical or legal for such uses, but there are instances of them being used in this way. Self-Defense: Historically, katanas were used for self-defense by the samurai class. They're also used in festivals, often in dance performances or parades.ĥ. Cosplay and Festivals: Katanas are often part of the costume in cosplaying, especially for characters in anime, manga, or samurai films. This use combines appreciation for the sword's aesthetic and historical value.Ĥ. Home Décor: A katana can be used as a decorative item, often displayed on a specially designed stand. Antique katanas, especially those made by renowned swordsmiths, are particularly prized.ģ. Art Collection: Many people collect katanas as a form of art due to their aesthetic value. Typically, targets include rolled and soaked straw mats or bamboo.Ģ. Test Cutting (Tameshigiri): This is a practice done by martial arts practitioners to test both the katana's quality and the swordsman's technique. Experience the legacy and grace of our Katana-a testament to the skill, passion, and commitment of our senior sword maker.ġ. With unwavering dedication to authenticity and precision, our Katana showcases impeccable balance, flawless aesthetics, and a deep reverence for the ancient traditions of Japanese sword making. Every detail, from the intricately designed tsuba (handguard) to the meticulously wrapped sageo (cord), reflects the artistry and craftsmanship of our senior sword maker. The meticulously crafted tsuka (handle) provides a comfortable and secure grip, allowing for fluid and controlled movements. Its elegant curvature, known as the sori, enhances the cutting power and balance of the blade. The blade, meticulously hand-forged from the finest steel, exhibits exceptional sharpness, strength, and resilience, enabling precise and devastating strikes. With unparalleled expertise and a deep respect for tradition, each Katana embodies the essence of Japanese swordsmanship. Introducing the Katana, a masterpiece meticulously crafted by our senior sword maker. ![]() This result may fail for continuous functions F that admit a derivative f( x) at almost every point x, as the example of the Cantor function shows. Given a continuous function y = f( x) whose graph is plotted as a curve, one defines a corresponding "area function" x ↦ A ( x ) The first fundamental theorem may be interpreted as follows. These two values are approximately equal, particularly for small h. Alternatively, if the function A( x) were known, this area would be exactly A( x + h) − A( x). Geometric meaning The area shaded in red stripes is close to h times f( x). ![]() Gottfried Leibniz (1646–1716) systematized the knowledge into a calculus for infinitesimal quantities and introduced the notation used today. Isaac Barrow (1630–1677) proved a more generalized version of the theorem, while his student Isaac Newton (1642–1727) completed the development of the surrounding mathematical theory. The first published statement and proof of a rudimentary form of the fundamental theorem, strongly geometric in character, was by James Gregory (1638–1675). The historical relevance of the fundamental theorem of calculus is not the ability to calculate these operations, but the realization that the two seemingly distinct operations (calculation of geometric areas, and calculation of gradients) are actually closely related.įrom the conjecture and the proof of the fundamental theorem of calculus, calculus as a unified theory of integration and differentiation is started. The origins of differentiation likewise predate the fundamental theorem of calculus by hundreds of years for example, in the fourteenth century the notions of continuity of functions and motion were studied by the Oxford Calculators and other scholars. Ancient Greek mathematicians knew how to compute area via infinitesimals, an operation that we would now call integration. Before the discovery of this theorem, it was not recognized that these two operations were related. The fundamental theorem of calculus relates differentiation and integration, showing that these two operations are essentially inverses of one another. This greatly simplifies the calculation of a definite integral provided an antiderivative can be found by symbolic integration, thus avoiding numerical integration. Ĭonversely, the second part of the theorem, the second fundamental theorem of calculus, states that the integral of a function f over a fixed interval is equal to the change of any antiderivative F between the ends of the interval. This implies the existence of antiderivatives for continuous functions. The first part of the theorem, the first fundamental theorem of calculus, states that for a function f, an antiderivative or indefinite integral F may be obtained as the integral of f over an interval with a variable upper bound. The two operations are inverses of each other apart from a constant value which depends on where one starts to compute area. The fundamental theorem of calculus is a theorem that links the concept of differentiating a function (calculating its slopes, or rate of change at each time) with the concept of integrating a function (calculating the area under its graph, or the cumulative effect of small contributions). The tape - which retails for $14.99 - is said to be “completely nontoxic and does not leave any adhesive residue on the skin.”Īlvarez claims that it “typically takes about two rolls of tape to achieve a full bodysuit design. ![]() From the Victoria's Secret VERY SEXY debut, to the star. ![]() The designer sells his special tape online so that women can create their own steamy, sticky bikinis at home. Sexy Lingerie Models on the Catwalk - Highlights Special by FashionTV (79min) 'LINGERIE FashionTV brings you the best of lingerie with this super sexy episode, showing models traipsing down the runway in sultry bras, panties and corsets, and the most seductive unmentionables around. Last year, he made headlines by similarly sending models down the runway adorned with nothing but tape. Getty Images for Art Hearts Fash It’s not the first time Alvarez has put on a show at Miami Swim Week. Getty Images for Art Hearts Fash Model Katharine Peña walks the runway at the steamy and sticky show. On his website, Alvarez describes himself as “the world’s only body tape expert” and “the founder and pioneer of the Body Tape Art Genre.” Designer Joel Alvarez is seen taping one of the models before she gets ready to walk the runway. The designer said he uses a special kind of adhesive that doesn’t hurt when it’s ripped off the skin. No doubt it was a lot quicker for the model to take off the tape following her runway reveal, and Alvarez insists the removal process is pain-free. Getty Images for Art Hearts Fash The models risked exposing the full monty as they walked the runway in front of stunned onlookers. While the designs may be skimpy, they’re also incredibly intricate and take the tapers ages to get each model runway ready. A Miami Swim Week show is attracting attention after its models walked the runway wearing nothing but adhesive tape across their bodies. The steamy show, which took place on Saturday night, was the brainchild of Joel Alvarez, a designer dubbed “The King of Tape.”Īlvarez’s sticky swimsuits come from his Black Tape Project brand and left little to the imagination as the models strutted their stuff.īut while the designs may be skimpy, they’re also incredibly intricate, and it takes ages to get each model runway ready.Ĭhanel Rivera, one of the women who walked the show, revealed on Instagram that it took a team 12 hours to tape her body with Alvarez’s adhesive design. It brings new meaning to the term “sex tape.”Ī Miami Swim Week show is attracting attention after its models walked the runway wearing nothing but adhesive tape across their privates. ![]() ‘Baywatch’ star Donna D’Errico, 55, jumps back into iconic red bathing suit after debuting in show nearly 30 years ago Italy fed up with tourists walking around town in their bikinis, influencer warns Miami Swim Week 2023 called out for lack of body diversityĮxtremely revealing ‘Vagina G-string’ bikini explodes at Miami Swim Week |
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