![]() ![]() ![]() But the lyrics on TIM-which Bergling had a hand in penning-explicitly evoke the personal struggles that have since come to light after his death. For the most part, Bergling’s past discography as Avicii-the 2013 debut True and 2015’s follow-up Stories-kept the mood as light and starry-eyed as EDM gets, the closest thing to pure melancholia being a surprisingly dour cover of Antony and the Johnsons’ “Hope There’s Someone,” on True. On a purely sonic level, TIM is an easy listen to a fault, but taking in this final artistic statement is more difficult when focusing on the lyrics. Most curiously, the soothed-out opener “ Peace of Mind” is strongly reminiscent of Spanish producer John Talabot’s 2012 single “ Destiny,” while Martin and Imagine Dragons’ respective contributions ("Heaven,” “Heart on My Sleeve”) don’t stray too far from the CGI emotionalism that’s come to be expected from both entities. ![]() The finger-snapping “Bad Reputation” smacks of the sanded-down, adult-contemporary electronic sound the Chainsmokers made their names on, while the closest thing the record possesses to a drop-the bassy “Hold the Line"-is less of the buzzsaw variety and more the soft, cushiony blow that Diplo has embedded into his pop productions. The album’s 12 tracks feature some familiar collaborators from Avicii’s world- Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who enlisted Bergling to produce their Ghost Stories cut “A Sky Full of Stars,” and R&B singer Aloe Blacc, of “ Wake Me Up” fame-as well as Las Vegas pop-rockers Imagine Dragons and singer Noonie Bao.ĮDM’s big names work in sound and style foremost, and perhaps the biggest takeaway from TIM is that, similar to many of his peers, Bergling saw EDM’s drop-reliant trend crashing and had his sights set on mass-market pop as a whole. It’s sadly ironic that, despite Bergling’s fastidiousness, TIM was unfinished at the time of his death after being approached by Bergling’s father Klas, his friends Carl Falk, Vincent Pontare, and Salem Al Fakir stepped in to help finish TIM, proceeds of which go toward the Tim Bergling Foundation, established by his family to benefit mental-health and suicide-prevention charities. As one of EDM’s most recognizable faces (he even notched a Ralph Lauren campaign the same year as the GQ profile), Bergling has come to represent the EDM era-a musical trend that rippled through popular culture as a whole-in a different light than when he was alive. Two years after retiring from touring in 2016, Bergling, 28, died by alleged suicide last year in Muscat, Oman. For all the jabs that were thrown at EDM’s practitioners during its height, it’s unquestionable that its biggest stars were on a constant grind in a cultural environment that granted easy access to hedonism. The 2017 documentary Avicii: True Stories depicted marathon recording sessions in which he’d willfully skip meals, while multiple reports on the making of his final and posthumously released album, TIM, have accentuated Bergling’s capacity to push himself to the point of total burnout. Touring took a well-documented toll on Bergling’s health, and his tendency to overwork himself extended to the studio as well. A warts-and-all 2013 GQ profile chronicled his struggle with alcohol abuse, and he was eventually diagnosed with acute pancreatitis-the symptoms of which include “severe, constant” abdominal pain. But as his career as Avicii rocketed upwards, Bergling’s personal problems became an inescapable part of his narrative. Despite counting a number of real-deal stars in its confines, EDM itself-a subgenre of electronic music in strict economic terms, less definable by its toplines than its bottom line-has rarely made much hay of those stars’ actual personalities, to the point where some of them rarely (if ever) reveal their faces to the general public. ![]()
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![]() When I say “painful,” I don’t mean physically. Putting kids in time out is neither painful nor memorable. Why I gave up putting kids in time out 1. ![]() Time out does little for the heart condition. Logical consequences are far more effective. ![]() So, based on that lesson, does putting kids in time out have an effective discipline result? I’d argue that it doesn’t. What keeps you from touching the stove? It’s mostly the fear of that painful and memorable consequence: getting burned. You’ve probably burned yourself on something at some point in your life. I bring up this story to illustrate my point: We don’t usually stop a behavior unless the consequences we face are logical, painful, and memorable. Now, I’m not advocating that we all get a giant bottle of soap and start dousing disobedient children. I never bit anyone again, mostly because I didn’t EVER again want to experience the same pain and taste the soap left lingering. She decided that if I was going to use my mouth to hurt someone, she would do something to keep my mouth from enjoying that activity. My teacher put soap on my tongue and stood me in the corner for an old-fashioned kids time out. I remember the sting on my tongue and the bitter taste. I actually don’t even remember why I bit the girl. ![]() OK, the truth is I don’t really remember how I felt. I mean, what would any self-respecting 4-year-old do? I had to defend my right to have that toy! Right? She took my toy and I didn’t like it, so I bit her. Wondering if kids time out really works? Here’s why I gave up time out and what I do instead-3 tips that will help when it’s time to discipline. ![]() ![]() If you come across a pearl or two that you just can't string onto your wire, pull out your pearl reamer and gently enlarge the hole following the manufacturer's directions. When working with pearls, it's good to have a pearl reamer on hand as the drill holes can sometimes be too small or irregular. You can choose any strand-count in these wire diameters (7, 21 or 49 strands). Fire Mountain Gems has a rating of 3 stars from 86 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Depending on the hole size of the mother-of-pearl beads, I suggest the same size wire as you would use for pearls if the holes are larger, 0.019 diameter would be suitable. These wire sizes are also lightweight which will complement the delicacy of the pearls. A little time with a search engine can turn up all sorts of jewelry designs you can practice on or use for inspiration.I recommend using 0.014-inch or 0.012-inch Accu-Flex® beading wire for pearls since pearl holes tend to be a bit smaller and the 0.012 and 0.014 wires will fit really well. To easily enlarge holes in pearls, gemstone, or other beads, submerge bead and tip into a small amount of water, firmly hold bead and press the button and. There are many helpful tutorials available for free, on-line. Some have projects even a beginner can manage, and near the back of the magazine, there are probably directions for several basic techniques. Just look in the craft section of your local bookstore or pay a visit to the library- a great way to "preview" a book before deciding whether it's worth the purchase. If you're unfamiliar with basic jewelry-making techniques, you can learn a great deal from a book aimed at beginners. Wire-working jig, ring-sizer, wooden dowels- for wrapping wire, making wire shapes.Chasing hammer, steel block, etc.- for wire-working, flattening wire.Bead reamer- for smoothing or enlarging bead holes.Crimping pliers- for securing crimp beads. ![]() Bent chain nose pliers- for bending wire in tight, hard-to-reach spots.Chain nose pliers- for gripping and bending wire.Flat nose pliers- for gripping wire, making right-angle bends in wire, etc.Round nose pliers- for making round wire loops.Beading needle- thin, sometimes flexible needles made especially for stringing beads.Other tools may have to be ordered or purchased from a shop that specializes in jewelry-making.īelow is a list of just some of the tools jewelry-makers use: Some tools are easily found in the jewelry section of most craft stores. ![]() When working with wire- or even just putting together pre-fabricated findings- you'll find the process much easier and more enjoyable if you have the right tool for the job.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It wasn’t just a fling or just a sexual relationship.” Lentz faced sexual assault allegations from the family’s former nanny in June 2021 ![]() It was a love relationship that wasn’t planned. I am very hurt because we both feel the same way about each other. “I wasn’t there for just sex, we both found comfort and a deep, special connection with each other. As the pair parted, Lentz reportedly told Karim that she was the only person he’d ever loved outside their marriage. Karim said Carl lied when he made it seem like his affair with her was only a fling. “He said he had absolutely never strayed outside of his marriage before and was feeling guilty,” she said. “But he told me that when he met me, God told him to tell me that I need to know my worth and there’s something special about me… whatever, whatever.”Įven as Karim tried to walk away from the relationship, the affair continued. “Every time I said I’m done, he would come back and pursue me,” she said. She used his phone number to search for his identity and couldn’t believe what she’d found. “He told me his name was Carl but that’s it, he wouldn’t tell me his last name,” Ranin said. “And he told me that his job was as a sports agent.” Carl told Ranin that he didn’t want her to Google him, preferring that they bonded in person.Ĭarl admitted that he was married for nearly two decades and had three kids, sparking Ranin’s curiosity about this mysterious man. He flattered and flirted with Ranin, telling her that the most beautiful women came from the Middle East, where she draws part of her heritage. Sun about the affair, revealing that Lentz approached her in May 2020 at Domino Park in Brooklyn. Ranin Karim will likely reveal more details about her relationship with Carl Lentz. “It was the most toxic thing I’ve ever had to deal with,” Ranin says in a trailer for the show. The Discovery+ documentary will likely reveal more details about his affair with Ranin Karim but after this cheating scandal, no one will take his calls,” the source said. “Money and fame are his motivators,” another source added. “He was counting on some of his famous friends to help him with this in L.A. Lentz reportedly prefers to host a faith-based Netflix series but would settle for a reality show. However, the source added that few executives had demonstrated willingness to work with Carl. He’s trying to use that for his advantage.” “He knew he had to seek help and now that he has he wants to use all of the attention he’s received to boost his career,” a source said. “His name is bigger than ever and he knows that. The Sun reported that Carl took a month off to work on his mental health before making moves toward the entertainment industry. Lentz, however, hasn’t made any career moves since his removal from Hillsong. After resigning from Hillsong Church, Laura rebranded as an interior designer and launched her business. He’d also ditched his preferred low-cut t-shirts for a black t-shirt worn with light blue jeans and black cowboy boots.Ĭarl’s wife, Laura, dropped him off at the airport before escorting their son to school. The previously clean-cut pastor had long, messy curly hair and looked thinner. In March 2022, Carl was spotted in a Florida airport, looking markedly different from his former self. The home is a far cry from their luxurious house in Los Angeles. In July 2021, Lentz moved the family to a $70,000 home south of Tampa, Florida. The family moved from the East Coast to Los Angeles, where they afforded rent partly thanks to a $100,000 donation by Tyler Perry. Lentz lives in Florida with his family and reportedly wants to start an entertainment careerĭays before his termination from Hillsong Church, Lentz sold his $1.5 million Montclair, New Jersey, house. His world came crashing down after an affair he had with New York actress Ranin Karim surfaced. The tattooed and fashion-conscious Lentz redefined the church leader, influencing others to follow his hip style. Justin chose Lentz as his spiritual guide, elevating the pastor and Hillsong to new celebrity heights. Lentz established himself as a celebrity preacher through his close relationship with Justin Bieber. Carl Lentz’s dismissal features in a Discovery+ docuseries, Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed. Carl was the head pastor of Hillsong NYC, a church that attracted celebrities including Kyrie Irving, Kelvin Durant, and Selena Gomez. Hillsong Church has come under intense scrutiny over the past few years, particularly over the conduct of its famous leaders. ![]() ![]() ![]() This is an excellent book for children to learn about pandas, starting with the birth of baby Bei Bei and following her as she grows up. Learn about the Western Gorilla, the Kakapo, the Geometric Tortoise, the Tiger, the Blue Whale, and others.īei Bei Goes Home A Panda Story by Cheryl Bardoe What an impressive book! As you turn the page, the animal pops off the page, and you’ll read which of the 15 endangered animals it is, the country, continent, or area they’re from, and a fact or two about them. My First Pop-Up Endangered Animals by Owen Davey The reason I included them is I think it helps children get to know the different kinds of animals. ![]() Some of the books on this list about endangered and vulnerable species are fictional. Visit the zoos to see how animal advocates here in the Unites States are helping save and increase animal populations, endangered animals from Africa or the rainforest, or anywhere in the world. Educate kids so they can become passionate advocates of wildlife and learn how to help. Introduce children to words like extinction and endangered using books like these. These species include the giant panda, polar bear, hippopotamus, and jaguar. This means that their numbers are alarmingly low and could move to the endangered animals’ list if our protections aren’t put into place. The critical endangered animals list includes black rhinos, Bornean orangutans, Eastern Lowland gorillas, Sunda Tiger, and Yangtze Finless Porpoise, just to name a few.Įndangered species include the Asian elephant, black-footed ferret, blue whale, green turtle, red panda, sea turtle, tiger, and Whale Shark.Īlso, you will find that many animal species are not endangered, but they are vulnerable. The World Wildlife Federation lists critically endangered animals as well as the endangered. ![]() To find out what’s endangered in your backyard in the U.S., search for endangered species by state or U.S. Because once a species dies, it impacts the ecosystem and there are no do-overs - you can’t get a species back, no matter what the sci-fi movies say. The goal for animal conservationists is to save wildlife and plants from going extinct. From endangered animals in the rainforests to marine species threatened with extinction, these books will help children learn more information about the animals that are endangered - and how they can help. The lists are different of which species are critically endangered depending on the list - U.S. (There is also money for international funds –but it is also dependent on politics and funds.)Įndangered species live on continents worldwide, not just in the U.S. It is, unfortunately, dependent on money and legislation, meaning that there is no guarantee that these species can be protected, nationally or internationally. The U.S.’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) protects endangered animals and their habitats. Do your children want to find nonfiction and fiction children’s books about endangered animals? Do your kids know that some animal species are extinct? And that more are in danger of extinction? ![]() ![]() We hope that the ‘Try, Scratch and Win’ promotion encourages FJ brand fans all over the country to do just that, as well as allowing players who have worn this shoe in the past to experience the latest and greatest version. We would like as many golfers as possible to try out Contour Series as we’re certain that they’ll be struck by the incredible comfort this lighter, softer and more flexible version offers. Everybody who does this will be given a scratch card and if you match three FJ symbols then you're a winner.Įven if you don't win a prize on the spot, everybody is entered into a draw for a spot in the pro-am of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth alongside FJ ambassadors Luke Donald, Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson.įJ Marketing Manager Russell Lawes explains the popularity of the Contour: ![]() Just visit your local participating FootJoy store and try on, and get fitted for, a pair of the new FJ Contour Series golf shoes. ![]() Taking part in the Try, Scratch and Win promotion is simple. ![]() Therefore they have put together a Try, Scratch and Win promotion that will run nationwide until the 10th April 2015. The all black design is also available with the popular BOA lacing system.įootJoy are keen to continue to promote the benefits of being fit for shoes and also to show the out of the box comfort of the Contour Series. The last of the shoe is the same as the previous generation Contour series, but the twin saddle design has been refreshed with six new colour combinations. Pressure on the feet while walking around the course is also removed by the Zarma Cleats by Champ that provide a soft cushion layer that lessens spike pressure and reduces impact.Ī newly designed Sport tongue is also lighter and more breathable that again improves the comfort of the shoe. With comfort and fit key drivers, the extra 4% cushioning from the SofCollar is enhanced by the moulded Contoured Fit-Bed that provides better cushioning and support. Impact testing has proven that over 2000 flexes, the outsole is 9% more flexible than the previous generation Contour Series. Weight has also been trimmed from the Duramax rubber outsole without sacrificing any of the stability that FJ have packed into the design, including the TPU Stability Bridge and the OptiFlex Forefront Flex Zone. These savings have come throughout the shoe thanks to the introduction of new materials, such as a thinner and lighter version of the premium UltraSof full grain leather upper, and a lighter midsole that combines FJ's Fine-Tune Foam and a lightweight EVA. The previous generation Contour weighed 456g with the new version weighing in at 399g for a 12.5% reduction in weight. The 2015 Countour Series design results in a shoe that is lighter, softer and more flexible. The 2015 version sees a refreshed and improved version of the shoe that stays true to core elements of the shoes appeal, namely it's fit and comfort. The Contour Series is actually the best selling shoe in golf, with FootJoy selling 7 million pairs worldwide so far. We were very impressed by the process and it is no surprise they continue to push the benefits with the launch of the FootJoy Contour Series 2015 shoe. FootJoy's shoe fitting drive saw 3,500 golfers custom fit for their footwear in 2014, including Golfalot. ![]() ![]() ![]() Matera is very walkable and you can get a good sense of the sassi with one day in Matera. It was a place of poverty, malaria, and high rates of infant mortality, where people lived in caves without electricity, running water, or sewage.Ĭarlo Levi’s book Christ Stopped at Eboli, published in 1945, raised awareness of the desperate conditions people were living in.Ībout half of the 30,000 population were moved to new homes in the modern part of the city between 19. Until the 1950s, Matera was a source of shame for Italy. It wasn’t always a desirable location, though. Matera is known as the city of caves with spectacular scenery, stylish cave hotels, and a fascinating history. Neolithic caves in Matera What is Matera Known For? On the other side of the ravine from the sassi, you can see the simple forms of the Neolithic caves where people lived 7000 years ago. Matera is one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in history dating back to the Palaeolithic period. Matera is 250km (155 miles) or a 3-hour drive from Naples.īelow you’ll find more details on how to get to Matera. I recommend combining a trip to Matera with Puglia, which has many beautiful towns and beaches-discover the best places to visit in Puglia. It’s only an hour’s drive and last time we booked a private taxi from the airport to Matera, which was super easy. The nearest airport is 65km (40 miles) away in Bari in the neighbouring Puglia region. Matera is located in a remote corner of southern Italy in the small region Basilicata. Watch our video for ideas of what to do in Matera.īack to Contents Matera Travel Tips and Facts View of Matera sassi from Belvedere di Piazza Giovanni Pascoli Where is Matera Italy? In this travel guide, I share the best things to do in Matera, where to stay and eat, how to get there, and a map with all the top Matera attractions. While visitor numbers have grown and many of the caves in Matera have been transformed into stylish hotels and restaurants, the city still has far fewer tourists than further north. This southern Italian city is one of the most unique and spectacular places we’ve visited in Italy or anywhere in the world.įor years Matera wasn’t well known to foreign visitors, but that has been changing since it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, a European Capital of Culture in 2019, and the 2021 James Bond film No Time to Die was filmed here. The ancient neighbourhoods, known as sassi, are a series of grottoes carved out of limestone, teetering on the edge of a ravine. You’ll sleep in a cave, eat in a cave, drink an aperitivo in a cave, and even view modern sculpture in a cave. In Matera Italy you’ll spend a lot of time in caves. ![]() Please read our disclosure for more info. ![]() ![]() ![]() IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME SEND ME AN EMAIL AT, I DON'T REALLY CHECK MY MAILBOX HERE ON NEWGROUNDS. Or w.e, it also lets you log into any site you want to play the game. Honestly I don't use the emails at all so you can even put something fake like It lets you go to the pokemon center and trade with others. NOTE: The game requires a log in because of all the trading features. The PTD3 Pokemon Center became available on November 18, 2016. PTD 1 and 2 have their own features in the Center. The Pokémon act as your towers, and most often you are defending the Pokémon themselves from harm, but occasionally, there are mini-challenges like saving rare. The game still requires that you capture and train Pokémon to use in battles against others. The 'Trading' button on both PTD 1 and 2 game menus, and the 'Inventory' button on the PTD 1 game menu can take you to the Pokmon Center. The Pokemon Center is the place for PTD players to trade, breed, and check in daily everyday. The hacked version of Pokémon Tower Defense 2 is identical to the original. Visit our blog for more news on our new games and PTD sequel! Game Link Down The Pokmon Center is an area where you can trade with other trainers, purchase items, and get Daily Gifts. ![]() Pokemon will learn moves and EVOLVE just like the real game! See Pokemon run free in the map, no more random battles! Level up your team and bring them into battle.Ĭlassic Tower defense gameplay mixed with RPG exploring! There are 4 modes to choose from, story mode, challenge mode, multiplayer and trading. Start the game by choosing a suitable name for your pokemon, and then the mode you want to play the game. Visit my blog for more updates and info on the gameĬapture the enemy Pokemon and add them to your team. The Pokémon gaming franchise comes with a new game for their audience, it is called Pokemon Tower Defense. Its hands each have three fingers, of which all each have a large white claw attached. Explore, capture, and defend in this awesome fan-made game Pokemon Tower Defense 2 is a fan made tower defense game based on the popular Pokemon franchise. It has two large ears of the top of its head, a red star-shaped symbol of its forehead, and two somewhat sinister-looking eyes in the middle of its face. In the game, you are a trainer who goes out into Kanto to start your journey as a Pokémon Trainer, protecting Rare Candy. Kadabra is characterized by its human-like body structure and its somewhat fox-like appearance. The game is now finished and its sequel, Pokemon Tower Defense 2: Generations is playable here.A few years after saving the world from Mewthree a new evil threatens to take over the world! It is up to you to stop this new evil with the help of your pokemon!įeaturing all the pokemon from every generation! PTD ( Pokemon Tower Defense ), is a fan-made game developed by Sam & Dan Games. ![]() You, Joey, and Maruto join together to stop the evil plans of The General, a Shiny Mewtwo, from coming to fruition. Bad pokemons attack will center to catch Pokemon and use her for their evil plans. In this game you have to give proof of skill and agility to successfully fulfill your objective. In the game, you are a trainer who goes out into Kanto to start your journey as a Pokémon Trainer. Poke Center Defense is a thrilling game appeared on our site in which you must help the central Poekmon attack enemies. The second PTD game (see below) is available as a Flash game and a sideloadable.apk for Android devices. PTD 1 is available as a Flash game, a windows.exe file, and as a sideloadable.apk for Android devices. In addition, there was a PTD unlocker.apk available for a little while, but it has been pulled off by Google too. This online game is part of the Arcade, Strategy, Challenge, and Pokemon gaming categories. Pokemon Tower Defense 2 is a high quality game that works in all major modern web browsers. It was originally intended to be an app on the market place but was pulled off by Google for copyright infringement. Game Reviews Show Reviews advertisement Play Pokemon Tower Defense 2 game online in your browser free of charge on Arcade Spot. Now we are going to continue by giving you the instructions about this new interesring game called Pokemon Tower Defense and the first things that you can do are to choose your pokemon name and than choose the type of game you want to play - the story mode, the challenge mode, the multiplayer or even the trading. There are four categories: Pokeballs, Medicine, Berries, Items, and Battle Items. There are different methods to obtain them in game too. Items can be used to heal, cure or trigger evolutions. Game Link Down It was first announced on December 2, 2010, with the first release to the public on Maon the Android. For a list of hidden items pickable from map, see Hidden items. Pokémon Tower Defense is a game developed by Sam & Dan Games. ![]() ![]() ![]() Then launch Discord, open up the chat with your friend, and send him/her the shareable link. Hit Copy link, and the shareable link of the video will be copied to your clipboard. When it’s done, hit on the triple dots button on the right side of its information bar, and hit Share. Then hit Upload from the upper-right side. There you can trim out the unwanted frames to shorten the video. Then choose from your phone the video that you want to share to upload. Hit the video icon from the upper-right side of the interface, allow access to your photos, if prompted. Register one if you haven’t had one already, and you have to verify your YouTube account to upload videos longer than 15 minutes. Launch YouTube app, log in with your account. To demonstrate, I’ll use YouTube app to send a large screen recording on my phone to a friend on Discord. To do so, we suggest you download and install the corresponding apps of the services since uploading videos from your mobile phone to a mobile webpage can be tedious and painful. Then you can share the large/long videos with your friends on Discord by sending them a shareable link generated by the video hosting services. To bypass discord file size limit on a mobile phone, you can first upload your videos to the video hosting platforms with larger file size limits like YouTube, Google Drive or Dropbox. This is the solution many mobile users choose and you can find more info in the next part. It involves uploading the video on another video-hosting platform first. Your videos won't be too powerful for Discord after the conversion, happy sharing!īesides this method, another accepted way to upload large video files on Discord is to share the video as a link. When ready, hit Run button to start the conversion. You can also head to the bottom compression button and drag the slider to increase the compression ratio till the video reaches the Discord size. For experienced users, you can click the Parameter settings button to change video encoder, resolution, bitrate, etc. As you can see from the video information bar, the lower the quality, the smaller the file size. Slide from Quick Settings to quick adjust video quality. Compress the Oversized Video and Start Conversion Discord supports MP4, WebM and MOV video formats, and we suggest you convert videos to MP4, which is the industrial video format that is compatible with all mainstream platforms including Discord. Choose a Discord Compatible Video FormatĬlick on the output format section on the right side to choose the output format for your video. You can preview the trimmed video from the screen above. Move the sliders from two sides and click Trim to trim the video, then click OK to save your changes. ![]() If needed, click on the scissor icon on the toolbar below the video task to cut a clip of your video for sharing. Click Add Files button on the upper-left side or drag and drop the video to the program to load the video(s) you intend to share on Discord into the converter. ![]() ![]() Install Install and launch WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro, click to enter the Converter module. Load the Video You Want to Share into the Converter Now, free download free download the software and see how to make video smaller for Discord below. With the help of it, not only can you convert your videos to be perfectly supported to share, but also share them with your friends in the best visual quality. It was specifically developed and optimized for converting videos for effective sharing on popular social media platforms like Discord, Facebook, YouTube, Whatsapp, Messenger, etc. Additionally, it features an all-in-one toolkit for you to cut/merge/ crop videos and even convert them to GIF with ease. It’s a dedicated video converter program that can fast convert your videos to Discord-friendly video formats, automatically enhance video quality, and significantly compress them without too much quality loss. Now, I’d like to present: WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro, the one-stop solution to all your problems on sending videos on discord. PC users can take advantage of a Discord video compressor and cutter program to modify large videos to fit for Discord sharing. ![]() ![]() ![]() (But since it is cooked, this is totally optional).Jump to Recipe Chocolate Cranberry Torte. If you want, torch the meringue with a kitchen torch. Transfer to a piping bag (or zip top bag) and pipe onto cooled tart as desired. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat until the egg whites form stiff peaks. When the sugar mixture registers 240☏ remove from heat and carefully pour into the mixer over the egg whites. When the sugar mixture registers about 220☏ turn on the mixer and begin beating the egg whites on medium speed. Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add egg whites and cream of tartar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.Make the Italian meringue topping (totally optional) You can serve this chilled or at room temperature. Let cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill.Bake (still at 350☏) until the curd is set (it should jiggle but not slosh), about 10 minutes. Immediately strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl (ideally with a pouring spout) and then pour into the prepared crust. Heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and registers 170☏ on an instant read thermometer (this usually takes about 8-9 minutes). Return the strained cranberry mixture to the saucepan and add the sugar, eggs, egg yolks, butter, vanilla, and orange liqueur (if using) to the pan and give everything a good stir. ![]() Strain through a food mill or fine mesh sieve and discard the skins. Heat the cranberries and orange juice in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until the cranberries split.Place the tart pan on a baking sheet and bake until the crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Press the dough evenly along the bottom and sides into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.Let cool for a few minutes until it firms up slightly. Melt the butter in a small saucepan (or in the microwave), add the vanilla extract and orange zest to the butter and stir, then pour into the dry ingredients and stir together until thoroughly moistened. The crust will look wet. Add the flour, powdered sugar, and salt to a small bowl and whisk together. You'll need a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom for this recipe. The amount of meringue isn't as much what you would typically do for a towering lemon meringue pie, but it's plenty for piping decoratively on the top (and enough to cover the whole top with dots like you see pictured if you wanted to do that). The meringue is totally optional, but because the tart leaves you with extra egg whites from the curd, it's easy to go that extra step and add the meringue. The tart crust can be made and baked up to two days ahead, and the curd can be cooked and chilled up to a week in advance, you can then assemble and bake the tart on the day (or day before) you want to eat it. The cranberry curd itself is a riff on one I've been making for years that's rounded out with a generous splash of vanilla, some freshly squeezed orange juice from the orange you just zested, and an optional splash of any orange liqueur you like (but don't bother going out to buy Grand Marnier or Dry Curacao just for this). This one has a bit of orange zest and powdered sugar to keep it tender. This cranberry curd tart uses a press-in shortbread crust inspired by one Alice Medrich uses in everything. Which, honestly, is a totally unnecessary bit of showing off and you don’t have to do it if you don’t want to. It sits on a super-easy press-in shortbread crust that doesn’t need any resting time, making this even easier than most pies.Īnd, because the curd leaves a couple of egg whites behind, I like to top it with a bit of Italian meringue that I hit with a blow torch. It comes together in a few minutes on the stove, and it doesn’t even require you to set up a double boiler.Īnd honestly, the curd itself is worthy of licking off the spatula. The curd itself is a deep-red garnet color, with a silky smooth texture and the tart cranberry flavor gets rounded out with vanilla and orange (and not a small amount of butter and sugar and eggs). This cranberry curd tart is the cold-weather dessert you didn’t know you needed. But it’s not the only way to celebrate fall and winter. Not that there’s anything wrong with a classic apple pie. Which is a shame, because when strategically deployed, cranberry desserts not only bring a welcome burst of color, they bring a lovely puckery acidity to punctuate a big meal.(Sort of the way this lemon ginger tart does.) They’re often relegated to a sad cylinder of canned cranberry sauce at the edge of the Thanksgiving table, an afterthought to the apples and pumpkins taking up the dessert space. Cranberries are the under-appreciated fruit of fall and winter. ![]() |
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