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One might think that for Mauckingbird Theatre Company, a company that specializes in gay-themed theatre, just doing a play by Oscar Wilde would be enough to satisfy its mission. But Mauckingbird goes a step further with its new production of Wilde's most famous play, The Importance of Being Earnest, by transforming the play's straight romances into gay ones. Director Peter Reynolds' staging gets too campy for its own good at times, and it sabotages one of its most important characters; but for the most part, this is an excellent production, with a buoyant, infectious spirit that can't help but bring a smile to your face.

Wilde's 1895 play, subtitled "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People," satirizes the English preoccupation with class by telling the story of Jack and Algernon, two society gentlemen who must pretend to be named "Earnest" because the ladies they love vow only to love men with that name. In Mauckingbird's version, the objects of Jack and Algy's affections have been changed into men, but oddly, the transformed characters still bear the names Gwendolen and Cecily. (Then again, if you accept the play's ridiculous premise, the feminine names shouldn't be much of a hurdle.)

James Ijames' flamboyant Algy is an eye-rolling delight, never taking a moment of this high-class nonsense seriously, while Brent Knobloch and David Hutchison play Gwendolen and Cecily with a lot of high-pitched giggles and affected poses. These three tend to overdo the show's camp element; when Knobloch and Hutchison coo girlishly and clasp their hands to their faces at the slightest provocation, this Earnest nearly goes off the rails. But these excesses are few, and they get laughs—which, in a Wilde play, is never bad. Chancellor Dean's stern but charismatic Jack is a welcome counterbalance to the production's sillier aspects. Sarah Doherty steals her scenes as the timid and panicked tutor Miss Prism and, fittingly, Miss Prism's romantic match, Rev. Dr. Chasuble, is played by a woman (Lindsay Mauck).

But there's an odd person out in this winning ensemble: Gwendolen's imposing and imperious mother, Lady Bracknell—probably Wilde's greatest comic creation. Nancy Boykin does a fine job in the role, but she's overshadowed by the other actors and the eccentric spins they give their characters. Also, seeing the smug, intolerant and propriety-obsessed Lady Bracknell so accepting of gay marriage requires a huge suspension of disbelief. If you're going to weaken Lady Bracknell, why do Earnest at all?

Everyone in Maukingbird's production does a good job, but the real standout is someone we never see onstage—costume designer Marie Anne Chiment. From a handsome gown for Lady Bracknell, to a classy suit-and-vest combo for Gwendolen, to a series of knockout costumes for Algernon (everything from an Arab-style fez-and-robe combo for lounging at home to a pink pinstripe suit for visits to the country), Chiment keeps outdoing herself. The elegance of her designs is a perfect match for the timeless wit of Wilde's play.

With its outlandish extravagances, Mauckingbird's Importance of Being Earnest goes over the top at times—and with its gender changes, it shows that 19th century characters and 21st century sensibilities aren't always a smooth fit. But despite a few hiccups, this Earnest is never less than funny and enjoyable.

The Importance of Being Earnest runs through August 25, 2013, and is presented by Mauckingbird Theatre Company at the Off-Broad Street Theater at First Baptist Church, 1636 Sansom Street, Philadelphia. Tickets are $25, with discounts available for students and seniors, and are available by calling the box office at (215) 923-8909 or online at

The Importance of Being Earnest
By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Peter Reynolds
Costume Design... Marie Anne Chiment
Lighting Design... Jessica Wallace
Set Design  Zachary Limbert
Stage Manager... Michael Ambler

Merriman Mitchell Bloom
Lady Bracknell Nancy Boykin
Lane Darryl Gene Daughtry, Jr.
Jack Worthing Chancellor Dean
Miss Prism Sarah Doherty
Cecily Cardew David Huthison
Algernon Moncrieff James Ijames
Gwendolen Fairax Brent Knobloch
Rev. Dr. Chasuble Lindsay Mauck

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Sign Freeman is out? Bucs promote third QB Carpenter from practice squad to back up Johnson

Less than 24 hours before kickoff, the Bucs are making moves that would seem to indicate Josh Freeman won't play against the Panthers.

Tampa Bay signed third-string quarterback Rudy Carpenter from its practice squad Saturday, presumably to back up Josh Johnson.

Freeman was limited in practice all week with a sore right shoulder and threw only soft passes during the pat-and-go period Thursday. He is listed as questionable, but the Bucs have said his status will be determined in pre-game warm-ups.

Johnson, who went 0-4 as a starter in 2009, has taken first-team reps all week. If Freeman is unable to play, it would end a steak of 35 consecutive starts.

Freeman was injured on the final offensive play of the Bucs 23-17 loss to the Tennessee Titans Sunday when he dropped the snap on a fourth-and-1 quarterback sneak.

To make room for Carpenter, the Bucs waived linebacker Zac Diles. Carpenter spent the first 13 weeks of 2011 on the Bucs' practice squad.

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UPDATE, 4:02 p.m.: We've now learned from the NFL that Donald Penn was also fined $5,000 for a separate incident that resulted in his being flagged for unnecessary roughness in the first quarter.

Specifically, Penn unnecessarily struck an opponent in the head area, according to an NFL spokesman.

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12:50 p.m.: Bucs tackle Jeremy Trueblood was fined $5,000 by the NFL for his involvement in an altercation with Bears defensive lineman Adewale Ogunleye in the Bucs' 27-24 overtime win over Chicago last Sunday.

Trueblood said it's the sixth time has has been fined during his career. It matches the $5,000 fine the league slapped on Bears defensive back Charles Tillman for his personal foul on Bucs receiver Michael Clayton -- a play that extended Tampa Bay's game-winning drive. Clayton said Friday he has not been notified of any impending fines.

Trueblood, who was not penalized on the play, was accused of being 'dirty,' by Bears defensive lineman Tommy Harris earlier this week. Trueblood said he was set off when an unidentified Bears player grabbed his groin on the play.

Meanwhile, Bucs defensive end Greg White was fined $7,500 for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan Sept. 14.

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Allowing replay officials to overturn player ejections for targeting but not penalties should be re-examined, said Steve Shaw, the SEC's coordinator of officials.

However, the new rule is cutting down on potentially dangerous hits, Shaw said Wednesday.

There have been 14 targeting flags in SEC games this season, with eight resulting in ejections and six where replay officials allowed the player to return, he said. The rule is designed to stop defenders from hitting defenseless players above the shoulders and leading with the crown of the helmet.

Shaw said officials have thrown flags for targeting 52 times nationally this season and the numbers are down both in the SEC and overall from last year.

Replay officials cannot wipe out the 15-yard penalty but can let players return to the game.

N.C. State bans ex-player: North Carolina State said it has sent a "no trespass" letter to former receiver Eric Leak, already banned from contacting athletes for violating NCAA rules, and his wife. University police notified Leak this month after the school discovered his wife's car received two campus parking tickets during the spring semester, spokesman Brad Bohlander said.

The school sent the Leaks a disassociation letter in November 2011 for providing improper benefits to two former basketball players then referred concerns about him in September 2012 to the North Carolina Secretary of State's office after he spoke with football player David Amerson.

The state's Uniform Athlete Agents Act requires agents to register with the Secretary of State's office and prohibits agents or their representatives from providing gifts to college athletes that could jeopardize a player's eligibility. George Jeter, a spokesman for the Secretary of State's office, wrote in an email that "Mr. Leak is not registered in North Carolina as an athlete agent."

Grambling St. forfeit: Jackson State leaders said they plan to take legal action for the financial hit it suffered when its homecoming game was canceled because Grambling forfeited. Grambling players refused to play after taking their concerns about conditions and coaching to administration officials.

Clemson: Quarterback Tajh Boyd denied an Internet report that he had an $80,000 debt gambling on NFL games. "I don't really know where that came from," Boyd said.

South Carolina: Backup Dylan Thompson will start at quarterback against Missouri, coach Steve Spurrier said, but Connor Shaw (knee) might play.

West Virginia: The school said it found no misconduct or violations of NCAA rules within the program involving assistant coach Joe DeForest, who was identified by Sports Illustrated as having provided improper payments to players while he worked at Oklahoma State. Oklahoma State is conducting an independent review. The NCAA has declined comment.

Basketball: Georgetown said the NCAA cleared center Josh Smith, who transferred from UCLA, to play immediately.

MEN'S SOCCER: Visiting UCF beat USF 1-0, dropping the Bulls to 4-3-7, 1-2-3 in the American Athletic Conference.

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Region girls soccer: Tampa Prep the lone Hillsborough team standing

Pressure of PKs: Robinson goalkeeper Mackenzie Johnson can’t save a penalty shot by Largo’s Gina Pecora.

Pressure of PKs: Robinson goalkeeper Mackenzie Johnson can’t save a penalty shot by Largo’s Gina Pecora.

TAMPA — For nearly 100 minutes Tuesday night, Tampa Prep peppered the Academy of the Holy Names goal. Shots flew just wide. Other were snared by AHN keeper Kendall Catone. Some even banged off the woodwork.

"It was getting pretty frustrating," Alexa Steele-Weintraub said.

But one clever move erased a night full of near misses as Steele-Weintraub connected on a penalty kick in the second overtime to send Tampa Prep into Friday's 2A region final with a 1-0 win against the visiting Jaguars.

"We had them the entire game," Tampa Prep coach Cindy Schofield said. "We had so many chances."

But the one that will be remembered came in the 96th minute. The Terrapins' (12-8-1) Darla Harrison played a through ball into the box that settled about halfway between Alexandra Daley and Catone. The two seemed destined to meet at the ball, but Daley deftly flicked it on to her right. Catone and Daley collided and a penalty kick was awarded.

"We knew in the back of our minds that we were going to eventually get one," Daley said.

Steele-Weintraub then stepped up to the spot and buried a ball into the right side of the net, touching off a wild celebration inside the AHN (16-3) box.

Catone came up with a number of key saves to keep the match scoreless. She blocked a pair of point-blank shots from Haillie Lower in the first half, then stuffed Abby Bravo on a breakaway in the 57th minute. Daley hit the crossbar in the 78th minute.

"(Catone) played an amazing game tonight," Schofield said. "But there's something about this team right now. Something special."

5A: PKs down Wolves

LITHIA — George Jenkins sophomore defender Katherine Stokes hadn't seen one minute of action during the season, the result of suffering a torn ACL in her right knee during the summer.

With one swing of her damaged appendage, however, Stokes provided the Eagles (9-5-4) with perhaps the greatest contribution of the season.

After playing 100 minutes of scoreless soccer in a Class 5A region semifinal against Newsome, George Jenkins held a 2-1 advantage in penalty kicks entering the fifth and final round. The fate of the Eagles' season riding on her heavily-braced right knee, Stokes calmly lifted a shot past goalkeeper Madison Rowe to send George Jenkins to a 1-0 (3-1 PKs) victory over the Wolves and into the school's seventh straight region final.

Newsome (19-1) had chances aplenty to score in regulation but kept missing the target. Alex Zilberfarb touched a slow roller toward goal that was cleared off the line by an Eagles' defender in the 11th minute. Zilberfarb split two defenders and tracked down a midfield lob pass from Lindsey Eaton in the 50th minute for a one-on-one chance against Eagles goalie Haleigh Mercer (five saves) but missed wide.

With a little more than 10 minutes remaining, Eaton sent an accurate shot toward goal that was blocked away by defender Courtney McElroy after Mercer had been pulled off her line.

"I think we should have wrapped it up in the first half," Newsome coach Kelly Townsend said. "But when you can't score, you can't get it in, you can't win."

Newsome missed its first three penalty shots and went behind 2-0 when Lyndi Elms beat Rowe in Round 4. Karli Gutsche kept Newsome alive by burying her attempt, but Stokes' heroics kept the Wolves from defeating the Eagles a third time this season.

"My kids stepped up and played incredibly well," Townsend said. "…It just didn't go our way."

3A: Knights falter

TAMPA — Seeing Largo's dream season ready to end, coach Dan Flynn needed a couple of extraordinary things to happen.

They did.

Robinson missed potential back-to-back clinching penalty kicks, and Largo nailed its final four attempts — including Hannah Gould's winner in the eighth round — to give the Packers a 2-1 (6-5 PKs) victory Tuesday night in the Class 5A region semifinals.

Largo (15-6-5) advances to its first region final since 1997.

Trailing 3-2 after missing two of its first four penalty kicks, Largo saw Robinson (14-6) hit the right post and send a ball over the crossbar on its next two shots to give the Packers hope. Toni Kamensky's successful kick tied the score at 3 in the fifth round. The match ended when Robinson's Laura Osorio pulled her shot left. Osorio scored for the Knights in regulation.

"I actually took out my scratch pad out (trailing 3-2) and crossed off thinking I was done," Flynn said. "It's always stressful to go to the PK shoot. They're always good when you win them, but it's the worst way to lose a game …and Robinson is an excellent team."

Largo tied the score at 1 with a Robinson own goal in the 73rd minute. Kamensky launched a free kick toward Kennedy Flynn in front of the Knights goal, and Rian Tellis headed the ball past goalie Mackenzie Johnson.

"It's unfortunate (the match) went down that way," Robinson coach Billy Helms said. "We've been going this past three years with this karma curse of can't get past this regional semifinals or quarterfinals. I thought this was the year we could finally break it."

Times correspondents Bryan Burns and Don Jensen contributed to this report.

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Dried Krill Rice

Dried Krill Rice

Probably my very first encounter with dried krill 磷蝦 was in Japan, where it was sold as a small eat and labeled as Sakura shrimp 桜海老. Then, I met it again in Taiwan, known as 櫻花蝦 there, that is, sharing the namesake Sakura. Back home, I came to realize that we also have similar specie of krill fished here in Hong Kong and in China, respectively called silver shrimps 銀蝦 and shrimp skins 蝦皮, and are also available in dried form.

Dried Sakura Shrimp and Silver Shrimp

The Chinese krill we have here looks rather pale and shares no trait of red hue as found in Sakura shrimps (Japan or Taiwan type). The reddish Sakura shrimps I have ever bought are ready-to-eat, but they usually cost (about HK$50-$100 per 100g) at least several times more than the Chinese krill. That may explain why I too like buying the wallet-friendly pale shrimps even they need to be washed and briefly sauteed before serving.
My silver shrimps turned from pale to yellowish after storing in fridge for a couple of months

Whichever the specie is, dried krill has proved to me a versatile ingredient, helping to add umami flavors in various dishes, like filling omelet, topping fried tofu, steaming with eggs, stir-frying with gourds or even serving with porridge, noodles, potage or rice soup, just to name a few …

Dried Silver Shrimp or Shrimp Skin

What I have here is a roughly one-minute way of serving this tiny dried seafood with rice, which requires no detailed recipe. As your rice is cooked and is still hot, top each bowl of it with a desired amount of Sakura shrimps, a handful of sliced green onion, plus a knob of butter and a drizzle of soy sauce to taste. Serve, mix well everything and enjoy!

It is this simple and needs no practice.

Dried Krill Rice

You may find Sakura shrimps here mostly in sizable supermarkets. As for silver shrimps and shrimp skins, try to seek them out in grocery stores, but do take note that they are fairly seasonal (perhaps they are less processed and are not sold in package) .

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  1. Lena

    hi maureen, here we have these dried krills but i’ve never bought them before. They are also very much pale in colour. Do you need to fry these krills again before putting them on the rice?

  2. Lucy L

    hmmmm, sounds so simple and delicious!

  3. Angie@Angie's Recipes

    I love dried shrimps/krill….actually just made some white radish with dried shrimps…really tasty.

  4. TasteHongKong

    For the pale ones, yes, I’ll briefly sauté them with oil on low flame until fragrant. Sometimes, I even add chopped garlic or shallot to the oil for added aroma. You may also want to rinse them in a fine colander, drain and pat fry before sautéing just to make sure they are free from any impurities.

  5. TasteHongKong

    @Angie@Angie’s Recipes,
    Agree, and the radish is in season now.

  6. tigerfish

    Thanks for your dried krill “解说” esp. in terms of their names in different parts of the world. I tend to call them 蝦皮 🙂 Right now I have both the Sakura and Silver shrimps in my pantry and I bought both of them from the Japanese supermarkets. I like to use the smaller pale silver shrimps in stir-fries and for those bigger Sakura shrimps, I save them for flavoring soups and stews.

  7. TasteHongKong

    Right, the shrimps are great flavoring agent too : )!

  8. Helena

    Some time ago, I bought aimlessly a package of those tiny silver shrimps, but I realized they were far less flavorful than the regular dried shrimps, so I didn’t make use of them. Your tips are very useful then ! Do you prepare these shrimps in any case by rinsing and stir-frying them ? Thanks in advance for your answer !

  9. TasteHongKong

    Yes, I always rinse the pale shrimps before cooking unless I’m sure that the they need not be washed. If not stir-frying, I’d also steam them (like with eggs). In case you are not frying them and want to mask the fishy smell (if any), try season them with a pinch of ground white pepper.

    P.S. And don’t forget adding a knob of butter plus a dollop of soy sauce if you are going to serve them with rice : ).

  10. noobcook

    I saw it in my bowl of Taiwan’s savoury bean curd. It’s a secret ingredient in many Asian savoury dishes 🙂

  11. TasteHongKong

    I shall have limited internet access in the coming week, please excuse me if I respond to you late, thanks!

  12. Lori

    I appreciate this educational lesson! I have heard of krill, but have never had it. At least I don’t think. We did have a few dishes in Brazil that used dried shrimp. This is such a beautiful bowl of delicious food! Lovely!

  13. Selina

    Thanks for your blog and beautiful pictures. It’s nice to be able to share foods from home (hong kong) with non Chinese speaking friends. 🙂

  14. Juliana

    So interesting…I never had these little shrimps, and from your description I must look for it. They sure sound very tasty 🙂
    Thanks for the post and hope you are having a great week!

  15. TasteHongKong

    Excuse me for not replying earlier as I was out of town. Thanks! I too hope you and your friends together enjoy our foods : ).


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I have lots of fun with this festive appetizer wreath. I often place a bowl of stuffed olives in the center. —Shirley Privratsky, Dickinson, North Dakota
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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
MAKES:16 servings
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
MAKES: 16 servings

  • 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
  • Celery leaves

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1 slice: 125 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

  1. Remove crescent dough from packaging (do not unroll). Cut each tube into eight slices. Arrange in an 11-in. circle on an ungreased 14-in. pizza pan.
  2. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing to a serving platter; cool completely.
  3. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, dill and garlic powder until smooth. Spread over wreath; top with broccoli, celery and red pepper. Form a bow garnish with celery leaves. Yield: 16 servings.
Originally published as Appetizer Wreath in Quick Cooking November/December 2004, p13

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Reviewed Feb. 27, 2016

"So I cut this recipe in half because it was just for my husband and I as an evening snack. We figured we would have some leftovers for another evening. Nope. Just the two of us ate all 8 of them. When I took the first bite I thought they were just OK. But after a few more bites I really thought they were amazing. The spread has a very light taste, not too heavy at all. We didn't put broccoli on top because we didn't have any but it still tasted great. I used a bit more garlic powder (suited to our tastes). We also used a yellow sweet pepper instead of red. I did find that it called for too much celery. I think we only used half of what it called for (even after halving it for the recipe). The topping made for a nice crunch and overall, tasted fresh. We definitely will be making this recipe again.

Lastly, as an FYI, you can now buy crescent "rounds", basically the same thing as this but already cut for you. I just had to pull them out of the canister :)"

shellym2 User ID: 2212697 240797
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2016

"I enjoyed this recipe and everyone loved it. The only thing I would do different is to make the slices smaller (if possible as the dough is so sticky) or cut the cooked pieces in half (as you would cut a biscuit or roll length wise) and use it that way. There was too much bread. However, the raw veggies on top of the cream cheese mixture was very refreshing and complimented the bread."

jnjrok User ID: 1992251 240141
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2015

"Took to a party and received many nice comments. I did cut the crescents into 16 slices and the amount of bread was still more than needed. I added 1 t. of dry ranch dressing and added some chopped mushrooms that I had on had then mixed all together so ingredients wouldn't fall off when served. Will make again!"

proverbs169 User ID: 6182300 239625
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2015

"This was a hit at our Christmas party everyone loved it!"

mkaskela User ID: 6061564 239543
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2015

"Party pleaser"

crystal24 User ID: 2396269 238040
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2015

"I've made this several times over the past year. I use a tablespoon of ranch powder for extra flavor. I also cut each can into 16 slices, otherwise I feel the bread is too thick. I throw the leftover veggies in the leftover cream cheese mixture, adding a bit more sour cream to thin it out, and use as a cracker dip. I never bring any back home when taking it to a gathering. Yum!"

jenrsnyder User ID: 6252990 217656
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2015

"I cut one can of the crescent rolls into 16 slices as previous reviewers recommended and shaped them into a Christmas tree just to fit on my serving platter. I also used Adobo seasoning in place of the garlic and used just broccoli and prepared bruschetta for the topping. Any extra creamy topping I used as a dip for veggies. Everyone at my family Christmas gathering said it was wonderful! I will def make this again."

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No-Bake Lime Cheesecake Recipe
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Being from the Sunshine State, I love any recipe containing citrus. This one, featuring lime, is quick to mix up and disappears almost as fast. Substitute orange juice, zest and slices for the lime to get another great cheesecake variation.
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling
MAKES:12 servings
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling
MAKES: 12 servings

  • 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup butter, melted
  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Nutritional Facts

1 slice: 590 calories, 39g fat (23g saturated fat), 190mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

  1. In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over lime juice and cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir in the sugar, eggs and lime peel. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes or until partially set, stirring occasionally.
  4. In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into lime mixture. Spoon into crust. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until set. Just before serving, remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.
Originally published as No-Bake Lime Cheesecake in Country Woman May/June 2006, p39

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mamoonis User ID: 1665915 87582
Reviewed Mar. 18, 2012

"Other people liked this more than I did. It has more of a key lime pie texture and a really fresh flavor to it, but taking into consideration how many calories this must have, I'd rather have something chocolate. :)"

RaquelMichelena User ID: 6249542 158422
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2012

"Love this recipe, specially in the summer."

kellermeanie User ID: 5496136 159049
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2011

"I like lime and love cheesecake. This was awful!"

germphreak User ID: 5582461 87769
Reviewed Mar. 7, 2011

"I made this recipe and had to make a few adjustments on the fly. I did not have any lime juice or zest so I substituted 2-6 oz containers of key lime yogurt and also used a store bought graham cracker pie crust instead of making the one in the recipe since I did not have the graham cracker ingredients already at home.

This came out great despite the substitutions and I will make it again.
Great recipe!"

DebMartin User ID: 2448880 207927
Reviewed Mar. 17, 2010

"Very light - loved it!! Definitely will make again."

sueanniejoyner User ID: 2966461 87691
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2009

"My husband makes this all the time now!! It is wonderfully fluffy and very tasty. I would recommend this to everyone!!"

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TATRA trucks in the Dakar Rally

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The 34th year of a prestigious and very difficult Dakar Rally has just started, and it is the fourth time it takes place in the South American continent. This time, however, there are big changes to its route.

Fourteen stages will take all the racers from Mar del Plata, Argentina, as far as Lima, Peru.

The starting list has been changed, too. Naturally, we are most interested in the truck category where special TATRA racing trucks - the hot favorites to win this rally – are listed. On the starting list of this famous competition there are as many as four crews driving special racing trucks made by the TATRA company.

The InstaForex Team is represented by Aleš Loprais driving a special COE Jamal racing truck. The Aleš Loprais’s older COE truck is being driven by Tomáš Vrátný under the Bonver Team. The Petrobras Team is traditionally represented by André de Azevedo whose TATRA racing truck was prepared by Tomáš Tomeček’s Letka Team. The Czech Dakar Team has only one TATRA truck in the rally this year. It is a green painted racing truck driven by Martin Kolomný determined to reach the finish line as fast as possible. The fact that our Russian rival’s main stars of the truck category Čagin and Kabirov are missing due to a generation replacement is widely opening “the door” for the other participants to compete for the best awards.

We keep our fingers crossed for all the crews of TATRA trucks, and we wish them a successful arrival in Lima!


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At the age of eighteen, Patrick Leigh Fermor set off from the heart of London on an epic journey to walk to Constantinople. A Time of Gifts is the rich account of his adventures as far as Hungary, after which Between the Woods and the Water continues the story to the Iron Gates that divide the Carpathian and Balkan mountains. Acclaimed for its sweep and intelligence, Leigh Fermor's book explores a remarkable moment in time. Hitler has just come to power but war is still ahead, as he walks through a Europe soon to be forever changed through the Lowlands to Mitteleuropa, to Teutonic and Slav heartlands, through the baroque remains of the Holy Roman Empire; up the Rhine, and down to the Danube.
At once a memoir of coming-of-age, an account of a journey, and a dazzling exposition of the English language, A Time of Gifts is also a portrait of a continent already showing ominous signs of the holocaust to come.

About the Author

Patrick Leigh Fermor (1915-2011) was an intrepid traveler, a heroic soldier, and a writer with a unique prose style. After his stormy schooldays, followed by the walk across Europe to Constantinople that begins in A Time of Gifts (1977) and continues through Between the Woods and the Water (1986), he lived and traveled in the Balkans and the Greek Archipelago. His books Mani (1958) and Roumeli (1966) attest to his deep interest in languages and remote places. In the Second World War he joined the Irish Guards, became a liaison of cer in Albania, and fought in Greece and Crete. He was awarded the DSO and OBE. He lived partly in Greece in the house he designed with his wife, Joan, in an olive grove in the Mani and partly in Worcestershire. He was knighted in 2004 for his services to literature and to British Greek relations. Jan Morris was born in 1926, is Anglo-Welsh, and lives in Wales. She has written some forty books, including the Pax Britannica trilogy about the British Empire; studies of Wales, Spain, Venice, Oxford, Manhattan, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Trieste; six volumes of collected travel essays; two memoirs; two capricious biographies; and a couple of novels but she defines her entire oeuvre as disguised autobiography. She is an honorary D.Litt. of the University of Wales and a Commander of the British Empire. Her memoir Conundrum is available as a New York Review Book Classic."

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"This is a glorious feast, the account of a walk in 1934 from the Hook of Holland to what was then Constantinople. The 18-year-old Fermor began by sleeping in barns but, after meeting some landowners early on, got occasional introductions to castles. So he experienced life from both sides, and with all the senses, absorbing everything: flora and fauna, art and architecture, geography, clothing, music, foods, religions, languages. Writing the book decades after the fact, in a baroque style that is always rigorous, never flowery, he was able to inject historical depth while still retaining the feeling of boyish enthusiasm and boundless curiosity. This is the first of a still uncompleted trilogy; the second volume, Between the Woods and the Water, takes him through Hungary and Romania; together they capture better than any books I know the remedial, intoxicating joy of travel." — Thomas Swick, South Florida Sun-Sentinel

“Recovers the innocence and the excitement of youth, when everything was possible and the world seemed luminescent with promise. ...Even more magical...through Hungary, its lost province of Transylvania, and into Romania... sampling the tail end of a languid, urbane and anglophile way of life that would soon be swept away forever.” —Jeremy Lewis, Literary Review

“A book so good you resent finishing it.” —Norman Stone

"The greatest of living travel writers…an amazingly complex and subtle evocation of a place that is no more." — Jan Morris

"In these two volumes of extraordinary lyrical beauty and discursive, staggering erudition, Leigh Fermor recounted his first great excursion… They’re partially about an older author’s encounter with his young self, but they’re mostly an evocation of a lost Mitteleuropa of wild horses and dark forests, of ancient synagogues and vivacious Jewish coffeehouses, of Hussars and Uhlans, and of high-spirited and deeply eccentric patricians with vast libraries (such as the Transylvanian count who was a famous entomologist specializing in Far Eastern moths and who spoke perfect English, though with a heavy Scottish accent, thanks to his Highland nanny). These books amply display Leigh Fermor’s keen eye and preternatural ear for languages, but what sets them apart, besides the utterly engaging persona of their narrator, is his historical imagination and intricate sense of historical linkage…Few writers are as alive to the persistence of the past (he’s ever alert to the historical forces that account for the shifts in custom, language, architecture, and costume that he discerns), and I’ve read none who are so sensitive to the layers of invasion that define the part of Europe he depicts here. The unusual vantage point of these books lends them great poignancy, for we and the author know what the youthful Leigh Fermor cannot: that the war will tear the scenery and shatter the buildings he evokes; that German and Soviet occupation will uproot the beguiling world of those Tolstoyan nobles; and that in fact very few people who became his friends on this marvelous and sunny journey will survive the coming catastrophe." — Benjamin Schwarz, The Atlantic

Praise for Patrick Leigh Fermor:

"One of the greatest travel writers of all time”–The Sunday Times

“A unique mixture of hero, historian, traveler and writer; the last and the greatest of a generation whose like we won't see again.”–Geographical

“The finest traveling companion we could ever have . . . His head is stocked with enough cultural lore and poetic fancy to make every league an adventure.” –Evening Standard

If all Europe were laid waste tomorrow, one might do worse than attempt to recreate it, or at least to preserve some sense of historical splendor and variety, by immersing oneself in the travel books of Patrick Leigh Fermor.”—Ben Downing, The Paris Review

Product Details
ISBN: 9781590171653
ISBN-10: 1590171659
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication Date: October 3rd, 2005
Pages: 321
Language: English
Series: New York Review Books Classics


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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sep 22, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Yahoo!Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO) is asserting its place at the center of people’s online lives. The company announced today that it has realigned all aspects of its business around simplifying and enhancing the Web experience for people throughout the world. To underscore its commitment, Yahoo! is launching a global brand campaign to celebrate its connection with people and communicate core product enhancements.

“Today the Web and your world are inseparable,” said Yahoo!Chief Executive Officer Carol Bartz. “Hundreds of millions of people use Yahoo! (R) to get the information they need, connect with friends and family, and be entertained. We are about creating online experiences people find meaningful, relevant, and fun.”

Global Brand Campaign Is All About “Y!ou”

The brand campaign will launch on September 28 in the United States and October 5 in the United Kingdom and India, and extend into 2010. It will reach major and emerging markets worldwide, including Brazil, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, and Taiwan.

“Our vision is to be at the center of people’s online lives–to be at the place where their world meets the larger world,” said Elisa Steele, Yahoo! executive vice president and chief marketing officer, speaking at the IAB MIXX Conference and Expo in New York City. “Our new branding will focus on people–the power and promise of ‘you.'”

“This is much more than an advertising campaign,” added Steele. “It’s about how Yahoo! delivers its promise to the market in everything we do. Our brand strategy shows our commitment to delivering personally relevant online experiences.”

Extensive consumer research led to Yahoo!’s brand campaign. Input from millions of Yahoo! users all over the globe emphasized the importance of simplification and personal relevance.

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The last two months have brought major changes to Yahoo!’s core products. For example:

  • Yahoo!’s homepage allows people to access their favorite content and sites on any screen from a single Web location.
  • Yahoo! Mail now offers simpler photo sharing, editing and easy access to helpful and productive apps.
  • Yahoo! Search has been updated today to make Web search results more relevant and meaningful.
  • High-quality video calling has been added to Yahoo! Messenger for instant connections with friends and family.
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“Everything that our engineers and product developers at Yahoo! do draws on deep, world-class technology skills to make the Web more personalized and fun for people,” said Ari Balogh, Yahoo! executive vice president of products and chief technology officer.

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LOS GATOS, Calif., Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) today announced that streaming from Netflix on TVs will soon be as easy as one click of a remote control as a number of the world’s leading consumer electronics companies have joined in a development effort to place Netflix-branded one-click buttons on remotes that operate Internet connected TVs, Blu-ray disc players and other devices that connect the Internet to the TV.

Beginning this Spring, buttons that specify “Netflix” – including some featuring the iconic red Netflix logo – are planned to be situated prominently on remote controls that operate certain new Blu-ray disc players from a variety of companies including Best Buy’s in-house Dynex brand, Haier, Memorex, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, and Toshiba.  Sharp, Sony, and Toshiba also will place the Netflix one-click button on remote controls for select new Internet-connected TVs.  Remote controls for the Boxee, Iomega and Roku set-top boxes also will feature the Netflix one-click remote.

“For members who want even more convenience when instantly watching TV shows and movies streaming from Netflix, the answer is about to be right in their hands,” said Netflix Chief Product Officer Neil Hunt.  ”No more turning on the TV, going to a home screen and searching for the Netflix icon.  With the Netflix one-click remote, it’s simply a matter of pushing the Netflix button to instantly watch any of the vast selection of TV shows and movies available to stream from Netflix.”

The Netflix one-click remote is the latest in a series of rapid technological advancements by Netflix to enable Netflix members to instantly watch TV shows and movies streamed by Netflix over the Internet.  Today there are more than 250 Netflix ready devices on the market.

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A new Metro version of Firefox is finally coming to Windows 8, more than a year after Mozilla first floated the new browser.

Mozilla’s Firefox team has pegged 10 December as the release date for the first iteration of the browser to support Microsoft’s boxy, fondleable interface.
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Versions of Firefox 26 with unfinished Metro capabilities will be made available through the Aurora development channel between now and December.

The browser is for Windows 8 running on regular desktops and Microsoft Surface fondleslabs. This plan first emerged at a meeting of Mozilla’s Firefox planning team on Wednesday.

Mozilla had earlier released a preview edition of Firefox for Windows 8's with Metro interface in October, but the second foot hadn’t dropped on a final release.

A December release date now puts the Metro-capable version of Firefox onto the virtual shelves after Microsoft’s delivery of Windows 8.1 for the rest of desktop users on October 17. Mobile phone and tablet users have to wait an extra 24 hours for their Win 8.1 fix.

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So when can you get your hands on the Android version of Vice City? Well if everything goes according to plan, it should be out sometime before the end of next week.

Here’s the official statement Rockstar wrote on its blog.

“Hey guys, due to unforeseen technical issues, the Android release of Vice City will be slightly delayed. Our goal is to get this out for Android by the end of next week. Our apologies for the delay to all our fans on Android devices and please stay tuned for updates.”

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Early foray into a galaxy far, far away

For those eagerly awaiting the first fully VR Star Wars movie, you will get a tiny glimpse into this experience ahead of Star Wars: The Force Awakens when ILMxLAB releases a serialized VR experience.

Yes that's as cool as it sounds - ILMxLAB is the arm of Industrial Light and Magic that handles the AR and VR output, and it's going to be releasing a Google Cardboard-friendly offering as part of the deal with Google that launched this week.

The new VR content is scheduled for December 2, and you can pick up a specially designed cardboard from a Verizon store in the U.S. to experience the, uh, experience.

It's an early foray into a potentially thrilling new world of VR, and it will be the exciting fantasy worlds that we have created that are likely to be at the forefront of our virtual expansion.

Star Wars is an obvious candidate from the movie world to lure us into a 3D simulated world, but a huge number of our favourite TV shows and games are also seeking to position themselves at the cutting edge.

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Tivoli Model DAB review

A DAB radio that simply exudes class

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Our Verdict

The price is high considering the other decent DAB offerings available for less, but it's just about worth it

  • High-quality build

    Excellent sound quality

    Easy to use

  • Costly

Tivoli's latest Model DAB is easy to categorise in the busy world of DAB radios - it's a posh version of Pure. You'll see Pure's DABs everywhere and they're mostly fabulous value for money, but what Tivoli has presented to us here is one of the few high-end DAB radios.

Immediately obvious is the Model's single mono speaker, which oddly, sits atop the unit. Happily, an auxiliary speaker (which even has its own alarm and controls) is available for £65, although that's pushing the total cost to £300 - a lot of money compared with the crowded £100 price range of DAB radios, many of which we've positively reviewed.

Charmed life

So, are we being conned by this DAB? Charmed, more like. The Model's wood and cream finish is delectable and the overall build quality is far higher than most plastic DAB radios. Buttons, knobs and dials have been designed with a lot of thought and operate smoothly. This DAB radio should last for years.

Inside the Model is not just a DAB tuner, but also options for FM and AM stations. The latter analogue signals tune-in and hold really well and are operated using a huge dial upon the front. It's a nice retro nod that's executed properly.

On some radios its inclusion works merely as an insurance policy, but the FM tuner is crucial for this unit. Because of its wondrous audio talents (more of which later), the Model can play fabulous quality music in FM. But DAB is better quality, surely? More convenient, yes, but DAB can't beat a good FM reception, especially for music. Blame the low bitrates that DAB is broadcast in across the UK.

The Model still takes DAB signals and pumps out excellently rounded sound. It's not the most precise in the world, but there's a lot more depth and bass than from most DAB radios we've listened to.

Tivoli also offer an add-on subwoofer that can be attached using a dedicated output on the unit's rear. We had a go on this added extra, and while it does transform the Model into a mini hi-fi of serious quality, the main unit itself is designed to deliver ample bass. It does prove its worth when we attached an iPod using the Model's phono input (another nice extra) by beefing-up the sound of MP3s.

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The Model is also a breeze to use. Navigating the various DAB stations available on the local multiplex is a cinch, although the provision of just five presets for favourite stations seems stingy.

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The Pixel XL features top-of-the-line specs to introduce Android 7.1 Nougat to the world. This VR-capable phone has a fast processor, smart AI software and a superb camera, all sandwiched into a funky design.

  • One of the best phone cameras around
  • Streamlined Android software
  • Google Assistant is promising

  • More expensive than a Nexus phone
  • Peculiar design and no always-on screen
  • No stereo speakers or waterproofing

Update: Google Pixel XL is in stock for some configurations, including Really Blue, and our review now includes Google Daydream View headset impressions.

The Google Pixel XL, along with the Google Pixel, is the first phone 'made [almost entirely] by Google', and it’s the best way to experience the latest and greatest that Android software has to offer.

It puts the immense power of Google search behind everything you do with the all-new Google Assistant, a context-understanding AI that’s often smarter than Siri and Cortana. Sorry, Apple and Microsoft fans.

The Pixel XL also launches with the Android 7.1 Nougat update, which gives the phone virtual reality powers when paired with the newly released Google Daydream View headset.

Even if you’re not into VR, this means it has top-of-the-line specs good enough for power-hungry gamers, and that’s fantastic news for anyone who wants a fast phone years down the road.

The phone debuts the Snapdragon 821 processor, with 4GB of RAM inside of a glass-and-metal body. The camera is touted as 'best in class', and the 5.5-inch Quad HD screen looks superb.

Google is ditching the affordable, developer-focused Nexus brand in favor of the Pixel XL and its smaller 5-inch Google Pixel counterpart. This makes these new handsets more expensive, but they also showcase greater ambition on Google's part.

The Google Pixel XL is sized and priced to compete with the elegantly designed Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (that's the one that doesn't explode) and iPhone 7 Plus – and Google has picked the perfect time to launch a brand new entry on our best phones list.

Right now, with Apple’s headphone jack-less iPhone 7 irritating longtime fans and Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 cancellation disappointing users, loyal customers of those brands may be looking elsewhere for the first time in years. So let’s zoom into this Pixel XL, to see if it’s as good as all of the hype claims.

What's in the box? Find out in our Google Pixel XL unboxing video

Price and release date

  • More expensive than any Nexus handset
  • But in line with Apple, Samsung and LG phones
  • On contract from Verizon in US and EE in UK

The Google Pixel XL launched on October 20, and it’s Google’s smartphone all grown up. That means it’s more expensive than the now discontinued Nexus 6P. These are adult prices, folks.

Higher prices haven't mattered to Android users. Google Pixel XL is sold out for the next several weeks through the Google Store and Verizon. Google's official site has you join a nondescript waitlist, while Verizon promises the 32GB phone by the end of December and the 128GB phone by January 2017. Ouch.

Your best bet to finding a Google Pixel XL in stock in the US is to check out Best Buy. The American retailer ships it as soon as this week. If you find it at a nearby store, you can reserve it online now and pick it up today. Word of advice: Don't go to the store without buying and reserving it online first.

It costs $769 (£719, AU$1,269) for the 32GB version, and $869 (£819, AU$1,419) for the 128GB model. There’s no 64GB in-between edition, and no microSD slot for expandable storage.

You’ll notice that these are the exact same prices as for the iPhone 7 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and new LG V20 in the US, so Google is simply following an unfortunate trend there.

Not willing to pay full price and willing to wait? In the US, the Pixel is a Verizon exclusive on-contract, costs $32.08 a month over 24 months and comes with day one updates, according to the American carrier.

But we still suggest skipping the contract and paying everything up front for the SIM-free Pixel XL. It’s not filled with Verizon apps, and it works just as well on AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint thanks to having both GSM and CDMA antennas.

In the UK, you can get the Pixel on contract from EE, paying £9.99 upfront and then £55.99 per month for 10GB of data and unlimited calls and texts.

  • Premium – but peculiar glass-and-metal – design
  • No camera bump on the back whatsoever
  • Not waterproof, and no stereo speakers

Google called the Pixel XL design “bold” during its initial announcement, noting that the back of the phone’s glass-and-metal makeup gives it “personality and character."

If that sounds like a backhanded compliment, it’s kind of deserved. It’s almost as if Google heard that people like metal phones, but also like glass phones, so it decided to throw in both.

It’s an odd, two-toned mix on the back side, making the Google Pixel XL feel like we’re one step away from unwrapping the Neapolitan ice cream of smartphones.

The odd, two-toned mix on the back side makes it feel like we’re one step away from unwrapping the Neapolitan ice cream of smartphones.

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The good news is that, as funky as it looks, the materials are solid: strengthened Gorilla Glass 4 for the top third around the rear fingerprint sensor and camera, and polished anodized aluminum on the bottom two-thirds where your hand wraps around the phone.

Clutching this phablet shouldn’t be a problem if you could get the taller Nexus 6P in your hands. It measures 153 x 76 x 8.58mm, and tapers off to a depth of 7.31mm around the back.

It’s slightly thicker and boxier than most phones, including the iPhone 7 Plus at 7.3mm, but not quite as tall or, more importantly, wide. Normal-sized hands will do okay here.

Google has thrown a lot into the Pixel XL design, but there’s one thing you won’t find: an annoying camera bump. The rear camera is completely flush with the glass plate on the back, a design feat that Apple and Samsung have yet to achieve.

Unfortunately, the Google Pixel XL doesn’t live up to those manufacturers' waterproofing standards. Its IP53 rating means you can’t get this one wet, never mind accidentally dunk it in the sink, pool or toilet. That's a deal breaker for the clumsy among us.

On the front, surrounding the 5.5-inch display is a rather big 'chin' for a phone that contains no physical home button. All of the face buttons are on-screen, while the riveted sleep/wake button and smooth volume rocker are on the right side.

It does, however, use that extra room at the top to include a headphone jack. There’s a speaker on the bottom, but while there are two speaker grilles, there’s just one firing out sound. If you accidentally cover it up with your finger (which happens a lot when playing games and watching movies), it kills the volume. It's extremely easy to do holding the phone in landscape mode.

Showing that it does, in fact, have 'personality', the Google Pixel XL colors include Very Silver, Quite Black and Really Blue, a poke at ridiculous phone-color naming conventions.

Really Blue, a limited-edition and, so far, US-only Google Pixel color, sold out within hours of the pre-order launch. Thankfully, Google promised to restock it and it did on December 1. It's not that limited. You may have to join a wait list, depending on your phone configuration of choice.

You’re probably going to get a Live Case to cover up the peculiar glass-and-metal design anyway, so if you can do without a water-resistant phone and stereo speakers, you’ll be fine.

  • Bright and colorful 5.5-inch AMOLED display
  • Better for VR than the 5-inch Google Pixel
  • No rise-to-wake or always-on screen

The Google Pixel XL further proves why AMOLED displays look the best for smartphones, thanks to its colorful and bright screen that outclasses LCD panels every time.

It’s vivid and ready for virtual reality on a budget,  the latter being one key reason we’d suggest you upgrade from the normal-sized, 1080p Google Pixel. If you're into VR, big phones and more battery life, this one's for you. If not, save your money.

The screen looks better than an iPhone 7 Plus, but it’s missing one key feature we like about Apple’s display and newer Samsung and LG handsets: a rise-to-wake or always-on screen.

Having to reach for the tiny, side-mounted sleep/wake button on this phone just to light up the lock screen made us miss this informative display feature.

The rear fingerprint sensor pad (not a button) lights up and unlocks the phone with authentication, too, but that's only useful when it's in your hand, not sitting on a desk. At least give up a double-tap-wake feature to light up the lockscreen.

An Ambient Display modes does lights the screen up in a black-and-white color palette when notifications come in, but it’s just not the same.

Google has finally upgraded its new phone to include a Night Light mode that matches the iOS 9.3 feature. It lacks the adjustable orange-to-blue levels Apple has had from the beginning, and turns from blue to orange rather abruptly at sunset, but it’s a start.

Matt Swider is TechRadar's gadget-savvy, globe-trotting mobile editor in Los Angeles. As an expert in iOS and Android, he owns over 120 phones that someone keeps setting the alarms on – simultaneously. He received his journalism degree from Penn State University and is never seen without his TechRadar headphones.


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IW Social Business

When AIIM started tracking Enterprise 2.0 in March 20081, only 13% of respondents felt their organization had any real understanding of what it was about. That report focused on the definition and scope of Web 2.0 technologies and how they might be used in a business environment. The world has moved on somewhat in the last three years.

We are more aware of the different demands of customer-facing, employee-facing and public Enterprise 2.02. The phrase "Systems-of-Engagement" was coined last year by Geoffrey Moore in his AIIM-sponsored study to differentiate communication-centric applications from more traditional transaction-centric applications or "Systems-of-Record". For this report, we are using the term "Social Business". This is a broad school, but most people understand or can guess at what it means - "business application of social technologies and applications". We are also in this report more focused on employee-facing or partner-facing applications.

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Apple starts rolling out iOS 6 ahead of the iPhone 5's launch

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  1. Apple is rolling out the latest version of its mobile software ahead of the iPhone 5's launch on Friday, allowing iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S owners to explore iOS 6's new features. Although it isn't a radical overhaul, there's still...

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    Modena TS Enthusiast Posts: 142

    Having a bug already on my 4S... Won't connect to wifi. It keeps bringing up some Apple log in bull.
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    Nvm they fixed it, apparently some site was down on apples end.
  4. Jeff Bucholtz

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    Mine did the same thing. Restart the phone and all is well.
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  5. Well, it won't work for tmobile users, I suggest you don't try to upgrade if you are a tmobile user
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    Works good on my new iPad.
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    Sorry, do the itouch will have an update too?
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    since there is no such thing as a "itouch" there isn no update for it. there is a update for the ipod touch though.
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    So far I'm not going to upgrade to this just because I use the maps a fair bit and the Apple maps look like total dogshit (initial reports seem to back up this point of view).
  11. rvnwlfdroid

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    The problem mentioned above was an apple issue. It killed us yesterday because no one could reach the Terms of Service page to log-in the the free WiFi at the hotel. Personally from the problems I was seeing it's almost as if they were trying to force an iPhone 5 ad on everyone.

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Music streaming service Spotify will soon be launching an updated version of their mobile app for Android users. The revised software is getting a complete overhaul with a totally new look and more features including full support for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

The updated app is highlighted by a new slide-out navigation system, artist imagery in high resolution, related artist view and more social integration. Sound quality is available up to 320kbps, granted you have the bandwidth to support it which shouldn’t be an issue in most cases unless you are in a low-signal area.

Premium Spotify members are invited to preview the app right away. To do so, first set your phone to allow installation from unknown sources (if you haven’t already done so) by visiting Settings -> Applications -> Unknown Sources menu. Then navigate to this page and tap the Download button.

More features are in the pipeline as well such as folder support and scrobbling. Scrobbling a song means that it’s added to your profile when you listen to it. This is a good way to keep track of which artists you listen to the most.

If you aren’t already a Spotify member but would still like to try the service and new app, you can sign up for a free 30-day Premium trial. No word yet on when the app will officially go live in Google Play nor do we know when a dedicated iPad app will be available.


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Prior to HubSpot, Dharmesh was founder and CEO of Pyramid Digital Solutions, an enterprise software company selling to large financial services companies. Pyramid was a three time winner of the Inc. 500 award and an industry leader in providing innovative web applications available to millions of consumers. The company was acquired by SunGard Data Systems in 2005.

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Lendme Zimbabwe launches, introduces eVouchers

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Lendme, the mobile airtime credit credit startup we wrote about last month, launched officially this week. This means the platform is now available for users in Zimbabwe to borrow airtime. Before launch, users could only register accounts. Lendme works pretty much how it was featured in our first article except for one additional feature; they have introduced eVouchers.

The eVoucher system, which has not been fully rolled out because of some agreements they say they are finalising, is meant to make repayments of airtime easier for users. So far the startup has used the EcoCash mobile money system, but in a workaround fashion that requires a user to manually send the mobile cash using their phone and then confirm the payment on the Lendme site. Access to the money by Lendme themselves has also been limited as Econet has a cap on the amount of payments they can collect in a given period.

According to the founder Michael Charangwa, because Econet has not launched its EcoCash merchant platform yet and wouldn’t let them have pre-launch access to it, they had to find a way to manage repayments easier. Charangwa says they have also been unable to roll out a feature that enables users to borrow airtime via shortcode because getting shortcodes from MNOs has been a task.

Once the eVoucher system is in place, users of the Lendme platform will apparently be able to access it at more than 400 outlets in the country. How they are going to do that in the short time they promise to we have no idea, but let’s see. Charangwa himself says they have signed agreements with independent outlets but also with Spiritage Payments (Etranzact) to use their existing network. They are also in talks with another big airtime local distributor to sell the eVouchers through their network.

Lendme plans to use the eVoucher system for another web based micro lending project (money not airtime this time) they are working on. He says plans are to open the payment system to other interested web based businesses in future.

  1. Magneto says:

    So they will effectively become an imitation of the Telecel system except lending a bit more. Telecel allows clients to access airtime worth a dollar when their credit runs out. Telecel then deducts this dollar when the subscriber tops up next.

    I was hoping these could go 100% e/m-commerce even using Ecocash! But I guess Zim is not there yet.

    I liked their first model more.

  2. Tatenda says:

    Magento, i dont think they have got rid of the ecocash payment option, this evoucher thing is an added option for vanhu vasina Ecocash.

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