11/29/2022 0 Comments Macaroni and cheese ice cream![]() “We know that there is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than ice cream. MACARONI AND CHEESE ICE CREAM FOR FREENot sure if you want to commit to a pint? New Yorkers can try the ice cream for free while supplies last at an ice cream truck in Union Square from 11 a.m. You can snag a pint online on Van Leeuwen’s website or at its stores in New York City, Los Angeles, and Houston for $12, while supplies last. ET on July 14, aka National Macaroni & Cheese Day. The limited-edition ice cream will be available beginning at 11 a.m. Is it a typical flavor you’d find in the store? Absolutely not. The two came together - using a few ingredients, including cream, milk, cane sugar, egg yolks, and Kraft cheese, a PR rep confirmed to Best Products - to unveil the Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Ice Cream. To bring this vision to life, Kraft had to partner with a company that knows its flavors, which led it to the Brooklyn-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. Yes, this is exactly what you think it is: Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Ice Cream. It just makes sense, you know? Kraft wanted to get in on the sweet by using its macaroni and cheese as inspiration. While you’re on YouTube make sure you SUBSCRIBE.Photo credit: Kraft Instagram the summer months, the only after-dinner dessert that we want is ice cream. Let us know what you think! Would you try it? Then watch our taste test video to see some true thoughts on this unique ice cream collaboration. Thanks for reading our blog on the Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Ice Cream. Learn more and get your own by visiting Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.Ĭheck out our AMAZON STORE that is your one stop Tailgating Shop! Overall, most people don’t remember the ice cream they ate years ago, but I guarantee that I won’t forget eating Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Ice Cream, EVER. PROS: unique collab, tasted better than I thought, topic of conversationĬONS: have to buy 5 pints as minimum order This ice cream tasted better than I thought it would and I’m going to serve this to homegating party guests that come over this season, since it is so different that people will always remember. I let it marinate on my taste buds for a moment and the first thoughts that came to mind were: unique, better than I expected, hint of cheese in a french vanilla ice cream. I dug my spoon into the pint, not really knowing what I should expect, and took a big bite. Now it was time for the most important test, taste testing. MACARONI AND CHEESE ICE CREAM MACThe ice cream is the exact same color as the Kraft Mac and Cheese so many love. The ice cream is a french vanilla that is used as the base and when I opened up the container that was that iconic Kraft Mac and Cheese color. I took a few big sniffs and I couldn’t discern a Kraft cheese smell, it was more ice cream. I set up our camera as I want to taste it on camera and give my initial reactions (We are all about keeping it real here at Tailgating Challenge). They added the craft cheese sauce mix, as one of the main ingredients, to add the flavor and color to the ice cream. One thing I was interested in was what exactly did they put in this ice cream to give it the mac and cheese flavor. Our shipment of 5 pints, that is minimum order to ship, arrived and there was still a giant block of dry ice in the cooler keeping the ice cream in perfect condition. The first one sold out so fast I couldn’t even get my order placed and they brought out a larger quantity for this next round. The world is eating up (literally) limited edition collaborations like this one. Then of course you also have the: Well Why Not? They believed they could properly blend the two flavors together that would make you say: “Wow this is actually pretty dang good.” They felt there was a way to bring the two together that would increase the smiles and WOW factor when you served this ice cream to your guests. The two companies mentioned that these are two comfort foods that seem to make people happy. ![]()
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11/28/2022 0 Comments Qblocks insulated![]() His grandfather, then his father and uncle, took over and expanded the business. Genest Concrete was founded in 1927 by Chris Genest’s great-grandfather, who emigrated to Maine from Canada and opened a sand and gravel pit in Sanford. Because block is heavy and expensive to ship, Comfort Block will remain a regional offering unless the company can find block producers elsewhere who are willing to become licensed partners. “All the trades around here know lumber, and if you don’t have a solution for them and you don’t make it relatively easy and not scary they’re going to throw it under the bus so quick you won’t have a chance. “You have to get this product to market, and it has to be friendly to the trades,” he said. If the product is going to be successful, he said, it can’t be complicated and fussy to use. #Qblocks insulated plusGenest said that could be a plus in an era when younger workers are failing to take the place of older masons who are hitting retirement age and getting out of the trade. Working with a single trained mason, homeowners should be able to pick up what they need to know in an hour or less. Genest says that the simplicity of the system will make construction approachable for owner-builders. Genest acknowledges that coming up with a precise R-value for an assembled Comfort Block wall has been a challenge. There has been no third-party testing of whole-wall R-values, so it’s not clear how thermal bridging through the concrete webs of the block would affect performance. Genest says that’s based on the R-value of the EPS, about R-4 per inch, plus estimates and modeling on both a similar German-made block and an earlier version of the Comfort Block. The company’s website says that the blocks have a “thermal mass performance” of R-30 or more. Wall blocks, what Genest calls the CB Stretcher, are 8 inches high, 12 inches long and 16 inches wide and weigh 45 pounds each. “It’s really quite embarrassing how far behind the United States is with the advancement of modern masonry construction,” he said.īlocks come in a variety of sizes - wall block, end units, and corner block, for example. The tools are so common there they can be purchased in any hardware store, but are unknown in the U.S. Both products are imported from Germany, as is the dispenser. An alternative is spray adhesive in a can. The mortar can be applied with a hand-held tool (see Image #2, below) that dispenses a layer 1 mm thick (0.04 inches). So blocks need only a very thin layer of mortar or adhesive between courses, Genest says. Comfort Blocks are sent through a grinding machine after they are cast to bring them to a precise, uniform height. Genest says that mortar is used between courses of conventional CMUs because of their slightly irregular dimensions. The elimination of a thick mortar layer between courses is another time-saver. The block includes an internal chase for wiring, so there’s no need for gypsum drywall on the inside or conventional siding on the outside. Genest also is working on an 8-inch-thick version of the block. Limitations with the block-making equipment he had, plus a desire to replicate the German model, led to the design. building codes and would be accepted by builders here. When he got back to Maine, Genest started sketching a version of the block that would meet U.S. “But the more I looked into it, the more I saw an incredible amount of research and development was going into these products.” “At first I thought these guys were crazy,” he said. But while he was there, Genest couldn’t help but notice that many of the buildings in the area were made from extruded clay blocks forming insulated walls up to 20 inches thick.Īn Overlooked Building Material Finds a New Booster Genest said he went to a Munich trade show a decade ago to see the high-quality block-making machinery that German manufacturers are known for. German construction methods are far ahead of ours It forms a wall 16 inches thick.īlocks sell for about $7 each, or $10.50 per square foot of wall, not including labor to set the block or the application of plaster and stucco finishes. Like ICFs, Comfort Block is reinforced with steel and grout. It’s an inside-out version of an insulated concrete form (ICF), a building component that also combines rigid insulation and concrete but in a way that leaves the insulation exposed on both outside faces of the wall.Ĭomfort Block uses three 2 1/2-inch-thick pieces of EPS insulation, protected inside concrete cavities. The product, called Comfort Block, was developed at the manufacturer’s Sanford, Maine, plant after co-general manager Chris Genest returned from a trip to Germany in 2006. The blocks are designed to be assembled with a thin layer of adhesive rather than conventional mortar. A Maine-based concrete block manufacturer, Genest Concrete, has developed an insulated block combining concrete and expanded polystyrene. ![]() 11/28/2022 0 Comments Utime company![]() UTime joins a growing list of companies that are seeing shares soar on Wednesday. Eps - earnings per share can be defined as a companys net earnings or losses attributable to common. Maintaining actual calendar date/time: This requires a Real Time Clock (RTC). However, embedded ports use epoch of 00:00:00 UTC. Time Epoch: Unix port uses standard for POSIX systems epoch of 00:00:00 UTC. UTME stock was up 113.4% as of Wednesday afternoon. UTime eps - earnings per share from 1970 to 1969. 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11/28/2022 0 Comments Spelltower contribution![]() Why didn’t I get an alarm on my phone? I wondered. I first noticed this-bug? anomaly? I don’t know what to call it-on Monday morning when I arrived at work and saw an iCal alert window on my screen for an Iridium flare that’d happened Sunday night. For that one particular case, Apple’s decision on when to sync will fail you you won’t get an alarm that you were supposed to. Almost every time you want to know about a new entry, you’ll have the Calendar app open, and since that’s when the syncing happens, everything works out just fine.Įxcept when the new event has an alarm, and you don’t open Calendar sometime before the alarm is set to sound. Changes to your calendar are relatively infrequent, and turning on the antennas periodically to look for new entries that are almost never there doesn’t make a lot of sense. This is a deliberate choice by Apple and is, I’m sure, intended to save battery life. There’s no automatic syncing every so many minutes. This is because calendar events are synced only when the Calendar app is open. Does the alarm sound when the five minutes have passed? No. Now go to your iPhone 3 and check your Twitter feed, play a round of SpellTower-do anything but open the Calendar app. Make a new calendar entry on your Mac for five minutes from now and give it an alarm to sound at the time of the event (0 minutes before). The event you just added won’t be there at first, but soon you’ll see the little gear icon spinning at the top and a few seconds later the new event will appear. 2 Move to today’s date if you’re not already there. Now pull out your iPhone and open the Calendar app. Try this two-part experiment: First, make a calendar entry on your Mac 1 for later today. SPELLTOWER CONTRIBUTION MANUALI’ve changed my setting from Manual to Push and will be monitoring battery life to see if there’s a notable reduction. I’m still not sure whether I made the choice to have iCloud sync manually (and have forgotten about it) or whether that was the default when I updated to iOS 5. Joe Saponare’s comment explains the problem well. The behavior described in this post was due to a couple of choices in the Settings for Mail, Contacts, and Calendars. ![]() 11/27/2022 0 Comments Aarp stop mailings![]() ![]() Power Individual Life Insurance Study gave New York Life an overall customer satisfaction index score of 777 based on a 1000-point scale. ![]() For example, the company has a 4.1 out of 5 rating on TrustPilot.Ī recent J.D. However, you can find many positive New York Life reviews online. New York Life is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The good news is that New York Life has been in business for 177 years and, during that time, has received some of the highest ratings from several of the top independent rating services: ![]() Companies with high financial strength ratings are less likely to default on their financial obligations to their policyholders.īecause AARP teams up with New York Life to issue the life insurance plans purchased through AARP, you will want to focus on the insurance ratings of New York Life. ![]() New York Life Insurance also ranked 3rd for two years in a row (20) on AM Best’s Top 200 US Life/Health Insurers list.īefore applying for life insurance, you should review the company’s financial strength ratings and customer reviews. The company was founded in 1845 and is ranked #67 on Forbes’ 2021 Fortune 500 List of the largest US corporations by revenue. New York Life Insurance Company administers all three AARP life insurance policies.Īs one of the largest life insurance companies, New York Life Insurance is a trusted choice for your life insurance needs. They want to ensure that seniors receive the care and support they deserve.ĪARP auto, health, and life insurance plans are issued from The Hartford Group, UnitedHealthcare, and New York Life. The AARP also advocates for seniors through major lobbying efforts. As an AARP member, you may receive discounts on healthcare services and travel and dining. The organization is dedicated to helping people aged 50 and older access affordable services and products, including several insurance plans.Īlong with offering affordable insurance options, AARP provides members with various benefits. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) was formed in 1958 and currently provides its services to over 38 million members. AARP is a nonprofit organization that offers a variety of insurance options through partnerships with other established insurance companies. Keep reading to learn all about these popular AARP life insurance products.ĪARP is not an insurance company. The following AARP life insurance review examines the most important details of each policy, including the issue ages, coverage amounts, rates, policy riders, and whether you need a medical exam. In this AARP life insurance review, we examine the three life insurance options available through AARP: AARP STOP MAILINGS FULLHowever, AARP is one of many options for buying life insurance coverage.īefore choosing a term life or permanent life insurance policy from AARP, you should learn the full details on all three AARP life insurance policies. With an AARP insurance policy, you can purchase a large enough death benefit to cover your final expenses and eliminate any financial burden on your loved ones.ĪARP offers both term life and permanent life insurance policies. In 2022, the average cost of a funeral could range from $7,000 to $12,000. AARP life insurance plans offer seniors an affordable way to obtain coverage to help pay for final expenses such as burial and funeral costs. ![]() 11/27/2022 0 Comments Daemon sync ubuntu![]() ![]() The Dropbox icon in the taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).Dropbox folder on your computer in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac).in a web browser on your phone or computer.Here are all the places your family can access your Dropbox files: Many file sync issues, no matter what device you’re using or anything specific to the issue, can be resolved with the following solutions. Not using Dropbox Don’t see it yet? How Dropbox makes it easy to sync informationion files. If you see a connection icon that you don’t quite understand, such as a gray circle with a large minus sign or a red ring with a cross, read this article about sync icons in addition to this article.įor a basic introduction to Dropbox sync methods, see this sync overview article.If the Smart Dropbox Sync presentation isn’t working properly, see our own Smart Sync feature article based on this article.If you don’t see core files in the list, or don’t see files that should be there, read the article about the selective sync feature in addition to your article.You see a very large “Dropbox Corrupted”, “Operational Error”, or “BrokenTempDirError” error.Your “Permission Consideration Error”, “Access Denied”, “Permission Denied” or “Server Denied”.Dropbox unexpectedly experiences high CPU, Memory, or RAM usage.You getSee the error message “Unable to establish a secure connection” or another sync error message.Files take a long time to sync, sync slowly, or always stop syncing. ![]()
11/27/2022 0 Comments Hltb shadow tactics![]() But if you would like to at least take in some of the sights along the way, Monolith also gives you several other options. Fast travel is the most obvious way to get from point-A to point-B the fastest in addition to the Haedir Towers, you can eventually reach any discovered Barrows and any conquered forts. Because of this, if you want to play the game with any level of efficiency, it's important to use the tools the developers provide you with in order to expedite your traversal. Thankfully, if you hover over an icon that is within the cavern depths, the map illuminates the entire cave network, giving you an idea of the best points of entry to reach where you want to go.Įach of the five regions are not only bigger than either of the regions in Shadow of Mordor, but they're more densely packed with things to do and enemies just waiting to distract you from your main objective. While Middle-earth: Shadow of War does an excellent job of showing you where to go on the map to complete your desired activity, it can be difficult to find certain objectives that are housed inside of the sometimes elaborate caves. This is essential for enabling you to do what you want to do in the game. Not only will doing this grant you additional skill points and open up much-needed fast-travel points, but you also enter a first-person perspective atop the tower to scope out where collectibles like Gondorian artifacts, Shelob Memories, and Ithildin words are located. This is why the first thing you should do when you reach a new region is purify all of the Haedir towers. Below you'll find some tips we feel are the best way to not only hit the ground running, but also keep enjoying for the duration of Talion's conquest.īecause Shadow of War gives you so much to do, it's important to understand where the activities you want to complete and the collectibles you want to gather are located on the map. ![]() ![]() Shadow of War does an exemplary job of explaining each of its intricate systems to the player, but there are so many that it's easy to forget or neglect them as you play on. While this is awesome for players who know what they want to experience, it can also be a tad overwhelming in the beginning. From the moment you drop into the new and improved version of Mordor, you are given a high degree of freedom in approaching the game the way you want to. Middle-earth: Shadow of War is one of the bigger games of 2017 in both anticipation and sheer scope. ![]() 11/27/2022 0 Comments Natural landscape design![]() ![]() These are all gorgeous creations, with a wide variety of textures and colors that made all of it interesting and bold. #Natural landscape design how toI bet you were amazed by these natural landscaping stone list! These are great ways on how to use natural stones in landscaping to give your space a natural look. Garden SeatingĪdd a chunk of natural stone boulder wall and seating area and place some throw pillows for a comfortable and stylish way of decorating your space. This raised wide rill without any plants features rounded cobbles in the base giving it interest and style. The natural beauty of the forest gives a graceful and refreshing flair to the flagstone pathway creating a harmonious vibe. #Natural landscape design freeI love the free form pool and how they set it up using natural stones lending a rustic touch! It is one breathtaking paradise! 18. With the right mix of earth’s colors and texture this entry path is so welcoming and cozy. The natural rock boulders framing the curbing adds a beautiful counterpoint with the perennial plants. The stone walls and pillars add elegance and sophistication to the overall look of this home. The pebble path with boulders defining the garden area creates a beautiful contrast against the colorful plants. ![]() This lovely traditional garden features the use of gray with the use of Blue stone and crushed blue stone path in this side yard landscape design in Glenview, Illinois. The beautiful Cheddar Pink Dianthus brightens the simple stone pathway in this fairy tale like setting. ![]() This parterre garden gives a contemporary vibe that is sophisticated and inviting. Give your outdoor space a boost with some citrus colors, concrete and gravel. This exquisite Asian-inspired garden is accentuated with the random-shaped stepping stones from the slabs of PA Bluestone. It will bring a lovely scenery that is so natural and breathtaking. Natural Streamīordered your meandering stream with natural stones to create a gorgeous structure for your beautiful plants. This natural waterfall will be a stunning and relaxing accent to your outdoor view. Lovely Retaining WallsĪdd texture and style to your plant bed by creating natural stone walls using flagstones and bluestones. It is accompanied by a moss rock stream that flows graciously to the pool. This gorgeous natural pool is subtle and not overpowering. In this case the rock used here is called Montana Golden Sunrise slabs. ![]() Make your outdoor sitting area fun and relaxing with a fire pit and a garden of mix foliage colors and great texture using natural stones. Garden And FireĪlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction PatioĪnother lovely steps and walls created with bluestones and flagstones that encourages everyone to slow down and enjoy the view. Steps And WallsĪ stunning staircase and retaining walls that create a multi-dimensional walkway for your home! 3. I love the combination of the soothing greens and the ruggedness of the boulders that accentuates the slope stairway, giving a desert-like feel. So if you are looking for ways to incorporate natural stones to your next landscape project, scroll down through our 20 Natural Landscaping Stone list for some stunning ideas.Ĭreate a striking statement with boulders. Natural stones have charm that can make any space attractive and soothing. It can make a harmonious connection with nature giving you a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. Using natural stones for landscaping is a great way to bring nature to your home. Over the years we have found many useful things to do with such nature’s gift. These stones are often used for building and decorative enhancements. The appearance and feel of these natural stones are raw and so different with the usual concrete blocks and pavers that we see nowadays. Each natural stone is unique due to its geological composition. These are the stones you see in the mountains, park, outside your home, basically all stones that are not man-made. ![]() 11/27/2022 0 Comments Flume gorge swimming![]() Keep this trail system and pool beautiful and carry out ALL trash and waste. #Flume gorge swimming fullIt's not recommended to swim in Shell Pond, as it's full of leaches.For those who are short on time, you can walk directly to the waterfall, but the 3.1 km loop trail is well worth it to see the incredible views. After paying the entry fee, you can explore the area and do an easy self-guided nature walk. Blueberry Mountain is properly named as it features many blueberry plants along the trail. You’ll spend a morning checking out Lost River before your choice of a short afternoon hike or swimming hole close by. Flume Gorge Trail is open from May 10 to October 20, and admission to the trail is 16.The waterfall into the pool is a fun natural waterslide, give it a go.The spring-fed brook that flows into the pool is VERY cold.Small children should wear life jackets for safety. It's deceiving as the water is crystal clear. As previously mentioned, Rattlesnake Pool is about 18 feet deep.Hiking down into the pool is very steep, so use cation going up and down.The Shell Pond loop trail takes hikers around Shell Pond, where you may see a moose munching weeds in the pond. The Stone House Property features some great additional hikes. The Flume Gorge is one of the most beautiful sights in the White Mountains and an absolute must on a trip to Lincoln, NH.There's no fee to enjoy the trail system.After the pool, continue to follow the trail up Blueberry Mountain. The trail becomes moderate in difficulty, with steep sections near the summit.After, return to the trail fork, and continue up the trail.Walk across the footbridge to descend into the gorge. At the Stone House Trail sign, Rattlesnake Flume is about.From the trailhead, walk down the dirt road 1/4 of a mile.How To Get There:įolks from the Bangor area will have about a three hour road trip through western Maine and White Mountains National Forest to reach the trailhead. It would make for a beautiful fall foliage peeping location. From the top, it's mountains as far as the eye can see. Near the summit the trail gets steep, but it's worth the extra effort. After a dip in the pool, the trail continues up Blueberry Mountain. Want to visit The Pool and covered bridge in Flume Gorge Here are pictures, directions, hiking information and photo tips to get the most out of your. The water is breathtakingly cold, literally. The pool is about 18-feet deep and a beautiful shade of emerald green. After, continue up the trail to Rattlesnake Pool. The gorge is 15-feet deep, featuring a mix of shallow and deep pools, as well as a small waterfall. Rattlesnake Flume is the first destination you'll arrive at. The trail is well traveled and marked, but hikers should choose appropriate footwear for the terrain. #Flume gorge swimming torrentThe hike on the Stone House Property is easy, with only slight elevation changes. Gorge étroite sculptée par un torrent au pied du Mont Liberty, au cur de la White Mountain National Forest, Flume Gorge ne fut découverte qu’en 1808, c’est dire l’isolement de la région. Rattlesnake Pool and Flume in Stow, Maine has become a popular summer spot to cool off. ![]() 11/27/2022 0 Comments Age of conquest iv wiki![]() AGE OF CONQUEST IV WIKI FREECreate your own custom maps and play them with your friends and foes.ĭownloadable Content (DLC): This is not a free game but comes with downloadable maps. Modding: A map editor is included allowing for player-modded maps.ONLINE play comes with an award and rating system. Single & Multiplayer: A challenging AI for both single and multiplayer matches with co-op play.Hundreds of factions including the Roman Empire, Carthage, Persia, Celts and Inca amongst others. Diplomacy & Economy: Diplomacy, economy and population management.Maps and nations from all over the world. Ancient to Modern: Map scenarios including Europe, Colonization, Asian Empires, American Wars, World Conquest and more.Multiplayer can be played cross-platform and includes a ranking and rating system. Single player comes with skirmish matches against the AI as well as a hotseat functionality for local play. The game strives to be easy to learn with a streamlined user interface. Form alliances and fight co-op style with the AI and other players for ultimate victory.Īs opposed to other turn-based strategy game, Age of Conquest tries to focus on both, a fun single player and a thrilling multiplayer experience. Wage colossal wars solo, against the AI, or take on your gaming friends in cross-platform multiplayer games. From Rome to Asian nations, you create your own warring experience. Command your armies in one of the many ancient and medieval countries including the Roman Empire, the Inca, France, Russia, Japan or the Chinese Dynasties. Age of Conquest is a turn based grand strategy wargame. ![]() |
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