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Let's face it. If you're stuck with the same iTunes playlist on repeat, then it's probably time to update your music collection. So why not start with some of the hottest, up-and-coming artists in music at the moment?
We've gone through hundreds of new, emerging artists and picked the ones we think are going to make the biggest waves in the coming months. You may not know them now, but trust us, you will.
Take a listen to the whimsical electro-pop tunes of U.K. darling Ellie Goulding and dive into the unique visions of Danish ballerina-turned-singer Oh Land. While you're at it, make sure you check out the the raspy, haunted love notes of Lana Del Rey and the twisted lyrical rhymes of Kreayshawn. And did you know one of your favorite "Community" stars has a rap alter-ego?
We covered everything from country and hip-hop to hipster favorites, teen pop and electro-beats. Just see for yourself.
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Single: "Gucci Gucci" Move over Eminem, Kreayshawn is the newest controversial white rapper on the scene. Within a week of posting the video to her single "Gucci Gucci" on YouTube, the song went viral, eventually reaching over 11 million views. Kreayshawn, an Oakland, CA native, recently signed with Columbia in a $1 million deal--and she was also nominated for Best New Artist at the VMA's.
Single: "Starry Eyed" Ellie Goulding has already taken the U.K. by storm with her whimsical pop tunes. Her album "Lights" went to no. 1 on the U.K. charts, and she was even asked to perform at William & Kate's royal wedding reception. But now Ellie has her eyes set on conquering the U.S.--and she's already generating some buzz. Ellie recently ended her summer music tour with NYLON magazine and released her U.S. music video for her hit single "Starry Eyed." It reached over 1 million views in under three days.
Single: "Tonight, Tonight" They formed in Nashville in 2005, signed with Jive in the fall of 2008 and are having their breakthrough moment with their infectious pop/rock single, "Tonight Tonight," which reached no. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
Single: "Sun of a Gun" Think of her as a more comprehensible Bjork. Oh Land, a 25-year old Copenhagen native, takes pop music to a whole new level with her euphoric melodies. A performance at SXSW in 2009 helped lead to a record deal with Epic Records, who released her introductory EP in 2010 and her self-titled full-length album in April 2011. With legends like Elton John in her corner, Oh Land is destined for pop greatness.
Single: "Unfriend You" Don't call him Bieber. Greyson originally stole our hearts--and the heart of Ellen DeGeneres--with his piano version of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi," which her performed for his sixth grade music festival. The YouTube video has since gained over 42 million views. Ellen Degeneres soon signed him to her music label, and his debut single, "Waiting Outside the Lines", was released in October 2010. Chance's debut pop album, "Hold On 'Til the Night," was released in August 2011.
Single: "In the Dark" Dev first shot onto the Billboard Charts when her song "Booty Bounce" was sampled in Far East Movement's hit single "Like a G6," which ultimately reached no. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and sold over three million downloads in the country. Now Dev is trying to make it to no. 1 on her own. Dev's debut electro-crunk album, "The Night the Sun Came Up," is to be released on September 20, 2011. Some of the album's tracks were produced by hit-maker Timbaland.
Single: "My Last ft. Chris Brown" Big Sean signed with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music in 2007, and then in 2008 signed with Def Jam Recordings, but 2011 was the year that Big Sean stepped out of his mentor Kanye's shadow with his album "Finally Famous." Once known as Kanye West's protege, now Big Sean is making some pretty big waves in the rap game all by himself.
Single: "Yeah Right ft. Diggy Simmons" Dionne Bromfield became a household name because of tragedy; This rising star's godmother was the late Amy Winehouse, and Amy's last live performance was with Dionne. But it's Dionne's undeniable talent that kept people listening. She may only be 15-years-old, but she has a voice reminiscent of her late godmother. Dionne's debut retro-esque album, "Introducing Dionne Bromfield," was released in 2009 by Amy Winehouse's Lioness Records label. Her second album "Good for the Soul," was released in July 2011.
Single: "Swagger Jagger" Cher Lloyd rose to fame in the U.K. from her part in the reality TV competition "The X Factor," where Cher impressed the judges with her unique style and vocal arrangements. Cher came in fourth place on the show, but soon after her elimination, the singer and rapper signed with Syco Music. The debut single, "Swagger Jagger," debuted at no. 1 in the U.K. Unlike frenemy Cheryl Cole, Cher may have what it takes to break out in the U.S. Her debut album is scheduled for a November 2011 release.
Single: "Inventing Shadows" Dia was the runner-up on the first season of "The Voice" on NBC, selected by coach Blake Shelton who said "when I heard your voice, I started to smile." Dia advanced through the show's quarter-finals and semi-finales with ease after her simplified renditions of "Heartless" and "Losing My Religion". In the season finale, she sang "Inventing Shadows", an original song written by Fraser T. Smith. "Inventing Shadows" topped the iTunes charts at no. 1. Following the season finale in June, "Inventing Shadows" debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Forget Javier, the real breakout star of "The Voice" is Dia--and with a little help from coach Blake Shelton, 2012 is set to be her year.
Single: "Pumped Up Kicks" Foster the People is the type of band that appeals to both hipsters--and their moms. The trio first played together in 2009 and started attracting attention after "Pumped Up Kicks" was posted online as a free download. Buzz about the band built up enough in time for the group's 2010 South by Southwest debut, and soon after, they were signed by StarTime and Columbia. The band even played at Coachella, drawing huge crowds of sweaty hipsters and grandmothers alike. If you're into bands like MGMT and Passion Pitt, then Foster the People is a must-have for your iTunes playlist.
Cover: "House of the Rising Sun" Haley may have come in third in last season's "American Idol," but she definitely generated a lot of buzz for her larger-than-life voice. She's the only contestant in season 10 that received three standing ovations from the judges, three weeks in a row, after performing The Animals' version of "The House of the Rising Sun", Ben E. King's "I (Who Have Nothing)" and Led Zeppelin's "What Is and What Should Never Be." During the "American Idol" finale, Haley sang "Steppin' Out with My Baby" alongside jazz singer Tony Bennett. She is currently signed to Interscope Records and is working on her debut album.
Single: "Video Games" It's hard to produce a song that's both timeless and timely in the same breath, but this self-proclaimed "gangster Nancy Sinatra" has done just that with her single "Video Games." New York singer/songwriter Lizzy Grant transforms into sensual Lana Del Rey with her husky voice and wallowy melodies--and we couldn't be more in love with the transformation.
Single: "Freaks and Geeks" If you're thinking Childish Gambino looks familiar, it's probably because you know him as community college student Troy Barnes from NBC's hit show "Community." But Donald Glover is more than just a talented actor, he's also a pretty sick MC. Glover raps as Childish Gambino, a name he found from a Wu-Tang Clan name generator. In July 2011, Glover announced the name of his new album will be entitled "Camp", due out this September. The video for his single "Freaks and Geeks" already has over three million views. Way to be at the top of the class, Donald!
Single: "Velvet Elvis" She may sound like a hipster boy's total dream girl, but Alex Winston originally set her sights on the opera. A classically trained opera singer, this Detroit native is causing a stir in the indie and pop scenes with her whirlwind pipes and heartfelt lyrics. Her new EP, "Sister Wife", produced by the Knocks and Charlie Hugall, who also worked on Florence + The Machine's "You Got the Love," was released in March. Alex recently signed to Island/Universal in the U.K., where her dreamy alternative voice is sure to make waves.
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I have been reading a remarkable book by Malcolm Gladwell called "Outliers", which examines why some people succeed and others do not. There's been a lot of garbage written on the subject, mostly along the lines of "I made it, so can you." This book isn't like this. For anyone wanting to know what makes successful people successful, this is the book to read.
According to Gladwell, successful people are that way because of factors he calls "outliers", things that make them stand out from the rest. Who you are, what your background is, what kinds of opportunities have you had (or not have), and even when you were born play a huge role, even more so than talent and intellect. I mentioned Secretariat in an earlier blog as an example of the outlier factor. Despite the Disney "myth", his owner, Penny Tweedy was not an average housewife. She was born into a racing family with connections. That made all the difference. Dr. Grandin is another example. She was born at a time when there wasn't as much security around stockyards and slaughterhouses as there is today. If she were to try the same tactics now she used then to gain access, she would be hauled off to jail. No ifs, ands or buts.
Now here is the bad news. I know it's been asked before in the forums if it is possible to get a job without social skills. The short answer is "no". According to Gladwell, no one makes it on their own, despite the myths. You need connections. And that does take social skills. Otherwise, as we know all too well, we are shut out of opportunities others take for granted.
Gladwell also talks about culture and identity and how they can either help or hinder us. He says that in order to succeed a person must shed those aspects of their culture or environment that hold them back. I was watching a documentary about a young woman who was going to college despite the fact that she was so severely autistic that she could only talk through a "translator." She carried a set of plastic spoons around with her whereever she went. According to the "translator", she said, "I know they make me look retarded, but." No buts. If she wants to succeed in her chosen profession--and the odds are stacked so far against her that whoever is encouraging her is not doing her any favors--she must ditch the spoons. She has enough strikes against her already. Don't add to them. If she's that intelligent that she knows how those spoons make her look, then she is intelligent enough to know the consequences of continuing to carry them. At some point she will have to make a choice. What does she want more--the comfort the spoons provide, or her career? Unfortunately I think I know the answer. I feel very sorry for her, I wish her the best of luck, because she is going to need it.
I can see Gladwell's outlier principle at work in my own life, and I offer a little of my own story, not to say that I can do it, so can you, but as a caution. Like Dr. Grandin, my success has more to do with when I was born than to anything else. It is simply not possible today to do what I did then. Doors are closed that were once open, access is more restricted.
My parents wanted me to go to college. Now college in the United States, like horse racing, is a rich person's game. If you do not have access to the type of money it takes to buy an education, you aren't going to succeed. My parents, although college educated themselves, thought that because they worked their way through college, anyone can. So they set no money aside. Their income was just high enough to make me ineligible for financial aid. In other words, it was up to me to foot the bill working mininum wage as a dishwasher. You see, I did not have any marketable skills because they thought that I should focus on academics, not skills. I actually wanted to take secretarial classes while I was in high school so that I would have something marketable, but they said no. "You are going to college, not be a secretary!" my father thundered. They also did not think that I needed transportation or a driver's license for that matter. It was good enough for them, so it was good enough for me. When I pointed out that the other students in my class all had driver's licences and that their parents were helping them with school, I was told that those students' parents were "spoiling them" and "handing them things on a silver platter." Wrong. As Gladwell could have told them, those other parents were smart. They were investing in their children's future by giving them an advantage. I, on the other hand, was being led into the starting gate as the rest of the field was already halfway down the backstretch. Even the great Secretariat couldn't have won under those circumstances. Not surprisingly, I ended up dropping out of college due to financial reasons.
So what saved me from a lifetime of washing dishes? I happened to take a typing course as that was something I would need in college. It wasn't much, and on its own not enough to get me a job. But after I quit school, I applied for a program called Comprehensive Training and Education Act (CETA). Having learned my lessons dealing with unemployment and financial aid officials, I have to admit I was not entirely honest with the CETA people regarding my eligibility. In short, I lied--and got away with it. Would I do it again? Absolutely! CETA was one of the best things that happened to me. Although I was hired as a groundskeeper, the executive secretary took a liking to me and took me into the office and under her wing. She became my mentor.
When the CETA program ended, I went out and applied to the company I work for now. At that time they were under different management and had such a bad reputation that they would take almost anyone who was alive and breathing. They hired me on the spot. All my training since has been on the job. In 30 years I have witnessed the transformation from typewriters to computers. I could not have trained for my job in high school--it didn't exist. But I did have the foundation. Today, however, if I were to apply there with the same level of experience and education as I did in 1980, I would not be accepted. Times have changed.
So what I am saying here with this long blog, is don't focus on your "can'ts". Focus on your "cans". Look for the outliers. If you admire a successful person, what are the factors--all the factors--in his or her life that accounted for their success. Are these same factors present in your life? If not, maybe a change in plans is in order. I failed at following the route my parents had mapped out for me because nobody took into account some very critical factors. It was not until I abandoned their plans that I was able to succeed.
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Product(RED), the corporate-backed conglomerate aimed at AIDS awareness and eradication, has been the foundation for plenty of interesting products, done with it's various partner brands. And today, December 1st – World Aids Day – sees the release of a striking Product(RED) Destroyer Pea Coat by Nike Sportswear. The ever-popular Destroyer jacket has shown some versatility here – it's melton wool body is extended, and given a double row of button enclosures, plus the fold-down collar of the classic sailor's coat. NSW has given this coat a fully quilted lining, plus an extra front zip to make sure the wind stays out. Exterior pockets are interesting – the Destroyer pea coat mixes the classic leather-lined side-slit pockets of the varsity jacket, and the technical zip welt pockets that are pure NSW. Quality is just as on point as befits the flagship jacket from Sportswear – tanned cowhide sleeves, for example. And the arresting red wool body is fitting given the challenge of the charitable mission of (RED): keeping the life-and-death urgency of AIDS in the developing world relevant, to a world that too often overlooks the ongoing crisis. By any measure though, it's a unique twist on the staid pea coat – a great bit of color to mix up darker winter outfits. The Tier-0 release is available now at THE GOOD WILL OUT; see full images after the jump.
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Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Other
As others have said, this scent conjures up images of line-dried clothing or moving air. It's a clean, soapy feeling that makes you want to inhale deeply and smile with your arms outstretched wide, just like Julie Andrews in that scene from "The Sound of Music" where she's standing on the hilltop, singing "The hills are alive...."
No, it's not a sexy fragrance, and no it's not a yummy gourmand, but if you're looking for something that makes you feel like you're outdoors without a care in the world, this is it.
I don't like this fragrance enough to wear it every day, but the aromatherapy aspect of it (sun! flowers! frolicking outdoors with Julie Andrews!) makes me want to have a tiny decant with me at all times.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Very Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
The only thing I can say about this is that it is inoffensive. It's a mature scent, but at the same time lacks sophistication, originality and elegance. Just a bland, soapy floral that overall smells rather cheap and artificial. I wouldn't buy this for myself and would only buy it for someone who knows nothing about fragrance.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I got this Prada perfume as a gift and I loved it! For me, it smells different as the hours pass (when you spray it on) but all the smells are lovely! I would definitely buy this lovely perfume again.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Other
Using sample vial- First attempt I liked this- but as I wore it a few more times, I noticed this odd scent that reminded me of 'older woman' cheap perfume. I can't place what it is.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Dark, Warm
Hair: Black, Kinky, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I'm wearing a vial sample now and am fairly convinced this will be my next purchase. I rated the price a '3' bc I only deal with online retailers where I can get a significant discount so the price doesn't seem bad to me.
This will be my first iris perfume and is definitely a great beginner iris. I can't quite decide if it's a Winter or Spring scent. Something tells me I'll probably go for this more in the Spring since it is fairly light and the sillage isn't great.
It definitely has a 'clean, fresh, soapy' feeling. I like it a lot. It will be the first in this category that I go for. It has a nice woodiness in the dry down....smells soft and warm as if its just me that smells this way not a perfume. I'm quite pleased.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
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Love this fragrance but felt that it was missing 'something'. I took a sniff of the men's version of this and fell in love with it....all the exact same notes but with a stronger incense scent in the dry-down. Still as crisp and soapy as the womens version but with a lot more intensity and much more interesting. Doesn't smell manly to me at all, in fact I wouldn't want to smell this on my man.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Hazel
I really like the bottle. At first spray though, I kind of hate this. It smells soapy in an old woman way. Cosmetic-y. And if being a "green" fragrance means smelling like a vegetable, well then thats what this is.
After half an hour or so, the dry down wasn't bad, but I hate the initial scent so much that I'd never choose to put this on again.
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
pure, clean comfort in a bottle. i loved it at first sniff, but love it even more now that i've been wearing it. it's soft and has a subtle powderiness too, and in a way reminds me of line-dried sheets. it seems like it'd be appropriate for a variety of ages, also, as it has a timeless quality to it. *edit -- i am removing a lippie for the lack of staying power -- it's barely noticeable after a matter of minutes, and i am removing another lippie for the spray mechanism breaking after a week! this is way too expensive for engineering defects! it still smells so good though...
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
In all my years as an avid perfume hound, this is the only scent I've ever bought a second bottle of. I rotate my perfumes and it's always when I wear this one that the guy I'm with tells me how amazing I smell. It's very crisp and clean. Reminds me of walking through the park on a fall day and coming across some iris. It has a "windy" type smell if that makes sense. I didn't love Prada's originals but I'm going out today to test the Ambree.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
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This is gorgeous, a soft sweetich-orange-like creamy powder scent. I don't normally like powdery but this has some soft sweet spices and some woods in it. Really soft and pretty, lasted a good 24 hours on my clothes but when sprayed on my skin I find it doesn't last that long and I reapply a couple times during the day. Surprised that an EDP isn't stronger, would give 5 lippies if it was that bit stronger, but I still adore this. Not something I would normally go for, to me it's like a calming, neutral scent, not offensive to anyone but I really dont think it fits in the sexy category, I normally favour gourmands or orientals but this is like my favourite weekend sweater, so comfy.
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Video: BYU QB Taysom Hill "stiff and sore" after Houston game
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BYU quarterback Taysom Hill met with reporters after practice Monday and talked about the 47-46 win over Houston and how he felt physically after waking up Sunday morning.
Hill acknowledged that running 115 plays in a game "takes a toll on everybody" but said he's willing to do anything it takes to get victories.
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Take in panoramic views of top city attractions from the waves on this 2-hour Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour and head out into the harbor. Admire the imposing Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison from your vantage point out on deck. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with a delicious biscuit selection and learn of the area's fascinating heritage from the live on-board commentary. Your live on-board commentary will focus heavily on the stories of Sydney if you have chosen the Harbour Story Cruise option.
- 1.5-hour or 2-hour sightseeing cruise on Sydney Harbour
- Enjoy uninterrupted views of top city attractions such as Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Admire famous sites such as Fort Denison, Watsons Bay and Government House
- Gain insight into the harbor's history and heritage from the live on-board commentary
- Sip a refreshing cup of tea or coffee and enjoy a selection of biscuits
- Upgrade to include a glass of sparkling wine and selected special refreshments
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Choose from a morning or afternoon departure, hop aboard your cruise boat at Sydney's Circular Quay then head out into the harbor to begin your sightseeing tour. Your boat features comfortable and warm interior with large viewing windows, on-board bar with a good selection of drinks to choose from (own expense) and lots of outdoor space.
Stand out on the deck to admire panoramic views over Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge from your vantage point on the waves, and take the time to capture the scenery on camera. With uninterrupted views of famous waterside attractions, a harbor cruise is the perfect way to soak up the sights in style.
Gaze out over Sydney's Fort Denison — an imposing fortress on a small island near the Royal Botanic Gardens — and learn of its fascinating past from the live on-board commentary. Admire the Garden Island Naval base, Watsons Bay and Government House, then head under the Sydney Harbour Bridge toward Goat Island and the famous Darling Harbour.
If you have chosen the Harbour Story Cruise, sit back and relax as you listen to expert commentary and the incredible stories of Sydney. You can also choose to upgrade your experience with a glass of sparkling wine and your choice of a seasonal selection of cakes, macroons or cheese as well as the choice of window seating offering incredible views.
After two hours (or 1.5 if you have chosen the afternoon departure) exploring Sydney's famous harbor from the waves, cruise back to the city's Circular Quay to conclude your sightseeing tour.
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excellent cruise with friendly staff and outstanding commentary throughout the cruise. I would thoroughly recommend this cruise to any visitor let alone a local.


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That's kind of why I don't like Halloween anymore, when it used to be one of my favorite holidays. I don't particularly like putting on lingerie and one or two accessories and calling it a costume. And since college, it seems like that's what most of the girls do at the parties I attend. " Look, I'm wearing practically nothing but I've got these irritating wings on that leave glitter all over the place! I must be a fairy!"
Or maybe I'm just bitter because I can't pull it off.
I'm going to two parties this year, and I've got two costumes. I'm definitely going to be Red Riding Hood for one, as it's cute enough, but not ridiculously skimpy. Plus I think my husband wouldn't mind dressing up as the Big Bad Wolf, and that would be fun. The other costume I really like is a Bat-Girl outfit, but I'm worried that'd be a bit too nerdy for that particular crowd of people. I'll post pictures if there are any where I look decent.
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are preaching to the converted. Most of the guys on here would find a Sci-Fi/Comics/Fantasy costume a lot sexier than some non-existent outfit with a pair of wings attached. I know that's not what you are going for yourself, but that way you get to wear a costume that's not ridiculously revealing and looking good in it is a bonus.
Nobody ever wants to dress up as Ms. Marvel, though.
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1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup julienned onion
½ cup julienned yellow bell peppers
½ cup julienned red bell peppers
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp cumin
1 cup cooked black beans
1 cup vegetable stock
1 tsp sea salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
⅔ cup shredded Monterey Jack
5 large whole-wheat tortillas, about 10-in diameter
5 Tbsp nonfat sour cream
5 Tbsp salsa
- In a large saucepan, heat oil. Add onions, peppers, cilantro, oregano and cumin and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add cooked beans and vegetable stock. Cook over medium-high heat until almost dry, about 8 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mash slightly with potato masher. Season with salt, pepper and lime juice.
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From our friends at Food52.com, whose weekly recipe contests we've been featuring on HuffPost Food, comes this great collection of recipes for homemade Valentine's Day treats, perfect for bringing to the office or to send your kids to school with on Monday. For even more Valentine's Day recipes, cocktails and wine recommendations, check out the related links below the slides.
Food52: Neither of us had ever made chocolate bark before we tried this recipe, and wanderash's version happens to be a great introduction. Waves of smooth dark chocolate are spiced with smoky ancho, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper, and studded with dried cherries, cashews and pistachios. The finished product looks lovely, packs easily and takes a total of about 20 minutes to put together. We think it makes a great holiday gift. - A&M Get the recipe. Photo: Sarah Shatz
Food52: Cheese1227's caramels really evoke the essence of fall, and her approach is elegant not heavy-handed. The earthiness of pumpkin, softened with cream, permeates each chewy bite, followed by a whisper of spice, and the delicate crunch of fleur de sel is a clever detail, offsetting the sweetness of the candy. The toasted pepitas are addictive even on their own (make sure to save some for the bottom of the baking dish!); they give each of the finished caramels a beautifully lacquered, dusty green cap. - A&M Get the recipe. Photo: Sarah Shatz
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Food52: If Laduree had a location in Mexico, this would be their signature treat. Perfectly crisp and airy, with just the right amount of lift, robinbeth's macaroons are gently spiced with cinnamon and tinted the lightest shade of brown with just a touch of cocoa powder. The rich, sweet ganache, made of melted Mexican chocolate, butter and a dash of cream, echoes the spice of the cookies and the sugar crystals crunch pleasantly between your teeth. Intimidated by French-style macarons? This is the perfect recipe for your first attempt. - A&M Get the recipe. Photo: Sarah Shatz
Food52: Mrslarkin's classic sugar cookie makes use of three sugars: granulated, light brown and turbinado. The granulated gives the cookie a foundation of sweetness, the light brown adds caramel notes and the turbinado's in there for a little snap. They're crisp and buttery on the edges and chewy through the center. Perfect for dunking and ice cream sandwiches, we think! Note, if baking them on a dark, non-stick baking sheet, reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees (this is a good general rule for all baking). - A&M Get the recipe. Photo: Sarah Shatz
Food52: Two warnings about these cookies: don't give them to young children before bedtime and don't leave them lying around (if you want any left for yourself). These cookies are crisp on the edges and chewy in the middle with pockets of soft chocolate. The espresso powder, as KelseyTheNaptimeChef notes, amplifies the chocolate, but not the sweetness, making it a grown-up cookie. When making any cookies, make sure to cream the butter really well -- this aerates the cookies and integrates the sugar -- but be conservative with your mixing once the dry ingredients are added. - A&M Get the recipe. Photo: Sarah Shatz
Food52: If you've never made marshmallows you should try these -- we had a ball with this recipe! You pour hot sugar syrup into gelatin and then let the mixer work its magic, whipping up the marshmallow until it fluffs and gets bouncy. Once the marshmallow is shaped and set, you snip it into whatever size or shape marshmallows you want. For a child's treat, notlazy.rustic.'s marshmallows have an adult touch -- they're scented with chocolate and cinnamon, and not too much of either. You'll probably eat all of them plain, but you might also try dropping a few into hot chocolate. - A&M Get the recipe. Photo: Sarah Shatz
Food52: Golden and crumbly around the edges and soft and chewy within, these cookies are gently flavored with real vanilla seeds, nutmeg, honey and just the right amount of salt to enhance the other players without taking over the field. The combination of regular and cake flour, and butter (lots) and shortening (a little -- we used non-hydrogenated) makes for a rich, tender dough that spreads and crisps nicely but doesn't lose all of its structure. We recommend chilling the cookie dough for 20 to 30 minutes before rolling -- it will make your job a bit easier. We used dark baking sheets, so we lowered the oven temperature to 350 so the cookies wouldn't bake too quickly. - A&M Get the recipe. Photo: Sarah Shatz
Food52: This is the ultimate peanut butter cookie for chocolate lovers. The texture is reminiscent of the peanut butter cookie we all grew up on but with every detail refined -- the base is made with cocoa and you stir unsalted peanuts and semi-sweet chocolate chips (just the right amount of each so it's not overkill) and sprinkle coarse sea salt (we like Maldon) on top. As Food Blogga notes, don't use all-natural peanut butter or you won't get the same crumbly texture. We used Skippy. - A&M Get the recipe. Photo: Sarah Shatz
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Food52: This recipe has truly been kept a "Secret" for 30 years but now is the time to release it. It was given to me by an elderly lady who had been given it by an even more elderly Swedish lady. The proviso: "After I'm 'gone', you may give out the recipe." The same proviso was given to me...so, here it is. Get the recipe. Photo: Sarah Shatz
Food52: These rich little biscuits make for a festive twist on the classic French rendition of shortbread (sablé means "sandy" in French and refers to the crumbly texture). Brown sugar lends a mellow caramel quality, and we love the chewy morsels of candied ginger that creep up on you with a fiesty little kick towards the end of each bite. Teresa thought to simplify -- and modernize -- the original recipe for cut-out cookies, which came from Gourmet (June, 1992), by shaping the dough into a log and slicing it into neat discs. It may seem like a minor alteration, but it dramatically decreases the time from mixer to mouth! Get the recipe. Photo: food52
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Food52: An excellent recipe in every way. DolcettoConfections demystifies French macarons and you discover just how easy they are to make. To get the confectioners' sugar and almonds ground finely enough, we had to use the blender, which required a fair amount of shaking and scraping and digging -- between whirring! -- to make sure the almonds close to the blade didn't turn to paste. But it's worth it for the fine texture. And while the curd takes vigorous whisking over the stove, it turns out as light as whipped cream and just as tempting to eat by the spoonful. Not that we did. A-hem. - A&M Get the recipe. Photo: Sarah Shatz
Food52: Everyone in my family loved these adorable little cakes. They are spiced a la pumpkin pie, and SmallKitchCara uses a generous amount of oil to ensure a moist and tender crumb. But the crowning touch is that chai frosting! You make fragrant chai tea syrup and incorporate it into the frosting. It adds a subtle yet lingering spiciness that marries well with the warm flavors of the pumpkin cupcakes. Next time I might add additional syrup to the frosting for a more pronounced chai flavor. (Note: the recipe refers to adding ginger to the cupcake batter, but no amount is given. I added a teaspoon.) Get the recipe. Photo: SmallKitchCara
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The education of first-round draft pick Michael Brockers continues this week with the Rams' final minicamp before everyone heads off for summer vacation.
And when it comes to an on-field education, Brockers is someone who takes it seriously.
"That's one thing I like about him," fellow defensive lineman William Hayes said. "He's definitely good at taking criticism. You can talk to him and say, 'Mike, do it this way,' or 'Try it this way,' and it's not like, 'I already knew that.' He takes everything in. He's an OK-type guy. Everything you hear is, 'OK, I'll try to work on this.' "
"He's grasping the concepts very well," added defensive tackle Kendall Langford. "He's one of those guys you don't have to tell him over and over. He makes a mistake, you tell him the correct way to do it, the correct play, he seems to adjust right now. He gets it done."
That's a big deal for the Rams, who have plenty of holes to patch up after a 2-14 season. Unable to get the wide receiver they wanted with the No. 6 pick, the Rams traded down and picked up Brockers, who played three seasons at Louisiana State, with the 14th pick overall.
Brockers has been so focused on studying his playbook and looking at game film that he said he didn't even think to call his mother immediately after signing his four-year contract with the Rams on Thursday. He signed the papers and got back to work.
He's finding the NFL to be a new experience, but one he's getting the hang of.
"I'm feeling pretty good," he said. "Everything's coming pretty smoothly. At first, I was hit with a lot of different plays, different techniques. But as I go on, through OTAs and minicamps, I feel I'm getting better and better every day. I'm getting off the ball, learning techniques they're teaching, understanding what to do.
"I feel like the adjustment from college to (the first) minicamp was tough. I was tired, sweating profusely. Now I feel pretty good. I'm not too winded. I understand what I have to do and I have to play my part."
Brockers talks of new techniques he's learned from defensive line coach Mike Waufle "You can't get too much individual work with your position coach at this point," coach Jeff Fisher said and the help he's gotten from veterans such as Hayes and Langford, both of whom were signed as free agents in the offseason. And Hayes and Langford have both been impressed by what they have seen from Brockers.
"I think he's coming along fast," Hayes said. "He's got a lot of ability. He's big, strong, fast, and he's really athletic for his size and he's a really smart player. He's probably got the most potential of any rookie I've seen since I've been in the NFL. He's got a lot of skills that a lot of guys have to work for that are just natural for him."
"He's very coachable," Langford said. "That's one of the most important things you can be as a professional athlete. He comes to work every day and works hard. He asks questions. He's not afraid to ask questions. That's a plus also. He's open to learning."
While Langford sees Brockers as a "complete package," Brockers feels he needs some work on his pass defense after spending his college days in the run-heavy SEC. "I want to be a dominant player," Brockers said. "I think my pass game defense will come."
"Playing the run for him is really, really natural," Hayes said, "and it comes really easy for him. That's one thing I can say, when it comes to his run game, he's on point. He's up there with us. I just think, learning a new system is slowing everybody down a little. ... That's a big thing with rookies, they're a bit further behind, but he's right there with everybody. You ask him a question, he's real alert of knowing the answer. I like him a lot. He's got a lot of good stuff going for him. He's going to be real good for this defense."


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In the fall of 2000, I promised my daughter the freshman that I wouldn?t write about Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) until she graduated. As a result, you readers learned nothing from me about the naked dorm, the transgender dorm, the queer prom, the pornography-for-credit course, the obscene sidewalk chalking, the campus club named crudely for a woman?s private part, or the appearance on campus of a traveling anti-Semitic roadshow, loosely described as a pro-Palestinian conference.
Instead of hot news items like these, you usually just hear that Wesleyan is very ?diverse.? Newsweek once hailed the school as the ?hottest? diversity campus in America, apparently using the word diversity in its normal campus meaning of ?no diversity at all.? A one-liner about the campus is that ?Wesleyan is so diverse that you can meet people here from almost every neighborhood in Manhattan.? And the students tend to have opinions from every known corner of MoveOn.org.
After the 2000 election, my daughter told me that 80 percent of the students had voted for Al Gore. ?Bush got only 20 percent of the vote?? I asked. ?No, Dad,? she explained, ?the 20 percent was for Nader.? Visiting speakers who challenge any aspect of campus orthodoxy are as rare as woolly mammoths. However, columnist Nat Hentoff, whose son had gone to Wesleyan, showed up in 2002 and criticized the lack of intellectual diversity and free speech.
At a Manhattan holiday party last week, hosted by a friend with Wesleyan ties, I overheard my daughter explaining that no real debate takes place on campus. This was a major frustration, since she is feisty and brilliant and loves to argue ideas. She is politically liberal but wonders how Democrats of her generation will be able to speak convincingly to the middle of the political spectrum when so many of them shun the complexity of arguments and simply spout the party line.
Two years ago the Argus, the student newspaper, ran a survey and found that 32 percent of the students feel ?uncomfortable speaking their opinion.? Orthodoxy plays a role, of course, but so does an exaggerated fear of giving offense. Identity politics is so strong that criticizing other students? ideas can seem like a faux pas, if not a challenge to their core identity. Better to keep your head down and stick to standard opinions.
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With this week's Time magazine cover, Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's incursion into the world of media and pop culture seems all but complete.
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Looks nice! Did you allow your cakes to chill in the fridge before covering them with the fondant? I find that helps them keep a crisper edge... not to mention that smaller cakes are harder to cover.. but you are right.. practice makes perfect! Your painting looks great too!
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*smacks forehead* I can't believe I didn't think of that! I always freeze my cakes before carving them, but didn't give a second thought to chilling before covering them in buttercream and fondant. :oops: Thanks for the encouragement and pointers, jkalman! :)
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Former Senegal coach Bruno Metsu dies at 59
LILLE, France -- Bruno Metsu, a Frenchman who coached Senegal in its remarkable run to the 2002 World Cup quarterfinals, has died. He was 59.
His death was announced by the French club Lille, for whom Metsu played from 1979-81 and coached in 1992-93. No cause was given, but media reports said he died early Tuesday following a long battle with cancer.
In 2002, Senegal beat defending champion France 1-0 in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. The West African team, in what remains its only appearance at the tournament, went on to defeat Sweden to reach the quarterfinals before losing to Turkey, becoming only the second African team to reach the last eight at the World Cup.
Reflecting the great affection the Senegalese had for Metsu, the country's president, Macky Sall, said the Frenchman with his unmistakable long, wavy hair helped write "the most beautiful pages" so far in Senegal soccer history.
Senegal striker Souleymane Camara told L'Equipe: "More than a coach, he was a big brother for us. What I liked about him was that when we had to work, we worked, when it was time to have a laugh, we laughed.
"His team speech before the France game ... I still talk about it to my friends. He managed to motivate us so much that we couldn't lose. He knew how to find the right words."
Earlier that year, Senegal reached the African Cup of Nations final, where it lost on penalty kicks to Cameroon.
"A thought for those close to Bruno Metsu, a man and a coach who successfully exported the values of French football," the French Football Federation said.
Metsu spent his last years as a coach in the Middle East with spells in charge of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar national teams. He also coached the clubs Al-Gharafa in Qatar and Al Wasl in the UAE, where he replaced Diego Maradona.
Earlier, he also coached Valenciennes, Sedan and Valence before taking charge of Guinea and then Senegal from 2000-02.
Claude Le Roy, a close friend of Metsu's who also coached Senegal, Cameroon and Ghana, said Metsu "fought like a lion."
"We had a lot of adventures together," Le Roy told L'Equipe. "I will remember his magnificent smile and his love of life."
Former Lille teammate Stephane Plancque played for two seasons with Metsu.
"I was younger than him. I knew about him already from his reputation," Plancque said. "We quickly became close and were roommates for away games. He was a great guy."
David Friio, who played for Valence and now works as a scout in France for Manchester United, added on Twitter: "He helped me at a time nobody cared and I will never forget that."
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But Damon Danieli, the event's opening speaker and an ex-Microsoftie, set a different tone.
"Microsoft needs some help," he said during his speech. "Just look at the title: `Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure Powered by TechStars, Startup Edition Service Pack 1.'" He was somewhat exaggerating the name of the program.
Danieli worked at Microsoft from 1994 to 2008 on products such as the Xbox Live online service (his "gamertag" is "d") and ActiMates, a line of interactive plush toys that came out in the 1990s. After Microsoft, he started Z2Live, a game maker for Apple's mobile platforms, and Appuri, a consulting firm.
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"It pains me to see what happens now where Microsoft pays $8.5 billion to acquire Skype or $1.2 billion for Yammer," Danieli said. Microsoft has to forge stronger relationships throughout the startup community and draw more of them to the Seattle area, he said.
Some of the entrepreneurs at Microsoft's demo day showed that the city's startup ecosystem has a few tricks up its sleeve. Mobilligy helps consumers manage and pay bills on smartphones. Fanzo is a social network for sports fans that ranks users based on their online influence. (Paul Ingalls, the company's founder, provided another awkward moment by bravely declaring — on today of all days — that his favorite team is Notre Dame.)
Microsoft managed to attract about 600 applicants, from as far away as Australia, France and Italy, eager to spend time in the Pacific Northwest as part of the incubator. One standout was Los Angeles-based Realty Mogul, which makes a sort of crowdfunding platform for real estate. Another was Sydney-based BagsUp, which aggregates social-media data about friends' business trips and vacations.
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Don't use a paper filter. It removes all solids. Use a gold mesh filter.
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Thank you! I've ordered the filter you mention and hopefully it's going to work.
We can get them at our grocery store and a household goods store.
OK, so the filter arrived and when I filtered new badge there was almost no residue at all. I was very careful about the process; I managed to keep the recommended temperature +-5 degree. I applied 5 layers however, the results are still the same. As you can see in the image it looks quite awful. I am aware about the inconsistency but it isn't my biggest issue at the moment. What worries me is that I can't get any black at all. Cliveh and Wildbillbugman mentioned that I should use a different developer, but I am not sure if this is going to solve the problem.
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Does a light fogged sample developed in Dektol straight get black?
If so, then the addition time must be too slow, if not, then there is a problem with the formula. I'll look it over again.
PE: if you mean fogged sample of a real paper then yes, it turns black within 3 seconds. If you mean the paper I coated then it took about 60 seconds to get to the state as in the photo. Btw, I am using Ilford Multigrade 1:9.
Hexavalent: I checked the details of the gelatine and it is 'porcine', intended for confectionery and jellies. I wouldn't think that could matter as long as the bloom number is high.
Well, turning black when fogged means that the emulsion can get there, but that the contrast is too low. That suggests that something is lowering the contrast.
How to up the contrast? Well, shorten the addition time of the Silver Nitrate as I said before, but then the pig gelatin may be a problem as often additives are put into the gelatin to alter its properties for the intended use. Bovine (cow) gelatin is more common for making. In terms of properties, the swell factor of each gelatin is different. Bovine gelatin swells more in the developer, while porcine gelatin swells more in the acid fixer or wash.
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So if I understand correctly, the period of time during which I add solution B (silver nitrate) into the solution A needs to be shortened, right? The book 'silver gelatin' mentions it should take time of about ten minutes, but I will try to shorten it.
Regarding the Bovine gelatin: I live in the UK and I can't find any company that sells this particular product. However, I found that SILVERPRINT sells photo quality gelatin so I will order it from there.
Thank you very much to all of you guys for your amazing help. I really appreciate it!
I will post any results one it is done.
FOTOIMPEX is a good source of photo grade bovine gelatin. They advertize it on their site. Rousselot in France is also a good source.
Addition time of Silver Nitrate controls speed and contrast. As contrast goes up, speed goes down.
I understand that not all of the formulas in the book you are using were tested in the first edition.