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22 Jan 02:04

Kentucky State Police to begin wearing body cameras this year

by Karla Ward
Officials said the system will help improve public trust and officer safety.
12 Mar 01:37

Democrats Need to Embrace Abortion Rights Because Republicans Want to Kill Women

by Unknown

If there's one thing that you can count on, it's that crazy-ass GOP motherfuckers who are elected to GOP-majority state legislatures will propose crazy-ass motherfucking legislation that sounds like something conjured by a sweaty Heritage Foundation intern who's trying to impress the boss. You can count on a bunch of people getting upset about the crazy-ass legislation and you can count on it not passing or even making it out of committee because there are enough semi-rational Republicans to tell them to fuck all the way off with that distraction. 

However, there is something else you can always count on, and that's that sometimes those crazy-ass motherfuckers hit the sweet spot of timing and a critical mass of crazies in the legislature and statehouse so that they actually make that shit into law. And, often, that happens when Christian extremist men and cynical pretenders gang up on women and limit or eliminate abortion rights. 

The prime example of this lately is the Texas anti-choice law that turns every citizen of the state into a bounty hunter trying to catch women attempting to get an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy and narc on anyone helping them do it. And the law has succeeded in forcing women in Texas who need an abortion into becoming de facto fugitives, trying to negotiate a way to get the procedure out of state at great expense or to get abortion pills so they can self-induce. It's a goddamn nightmare in the 2nd most populous state in the country, one where its biggest cities have Democratic mayors, and one where the number of people who identify themselves as Democrats is pretty much equal to Republicans (but with a large number of "independents," which generally means "Republican").

When the bill was first proposed, it was plainly so egregiously punitive, so insane in its methodology, so backwards in its approach that it seemed like another one destined for the legislative dustbin. However, tasting the blood of women as the end of Roe v. Wade is imminent, the legislature went for it and the savage fucknuts on the Supreme Court have let it stand, not giving a single fuck about how much actual harm is being done because, yeah, that's the fucking point. Punish women for daring not to carry a man's seed to fruition. It's like an incel fantasy come true. 

Republican-led and controlled states are sharpening the knives to cut the legs out from women so they can be forced to have children, even the children of men who raped them (and that includes incest, since "incest" generally means "rape by a relative"). In addition to trying to pass bills identical to the one in Texas, states keep pushing back the number of weeks by which a woman can get an abortion (down to 15 in Florida and Mississippi, for instance), and South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Idaho went with the Texas "fetal heartbeat" nonsense, at 6 weeks, all of which are direct confrontations to Roe v. Wade and a sane Supreme Court would put a halt to that shit immediately.

But it gets even more savage when we get to the legislation that they are teeing up, even if it doesn't go anywhere yet. Yet. There was the attempt, twice, in Ohio to force doctors to try to implant in the uterus an ectopic pregnancy, one where the fetus grows outside the uterus, which is not medically possible. In Missouri, some Republicans not only want to end treatment that removes an ectopic pregnancy (which is always fatal to the fetus and, if not removed, fatal or deeply harmful to the woman), but they want to expand the Texas approach and allow people to sue anyone who helps a woman leave the state to receive an abortion, essentially imprisoning women and forcing them to give birth.

That's what these states are doing instead of making life better for their citizens. Republicans are actively harming women and stripping them of bodily autonomy.  The next step is to continue to make it harder and harder for women to get abortion medication, which accounts for over 50% of all abortions in the United States. Meanwhile, 60% of Americans support Roe v. Wade, with 65% opposing laws like the one in Texas. Only 27% want Roe overturned, which is almost certainly going to happen in June. 

And, yet, with notable exceptions, it's only Republicans who are fighting at the front lines of the culture war on abortion. Yes, Democrats tried and failed to pass a law that would codify Roe, which everyone knew would fail and thus was only a symbolic vote. (Honestly, the symbolic vote is one of the most bullshit things both parties do. How many fucking votes to overturn the Affordable Care Act were taken by the GOP? You know what's still there? The Affordable Care Act.) But, in many cases, because they have been cowed by right-wing media and religious nutzoids, Democrats don't fucking go full "Fuck, yeah, abortion rights!" on Republicans.

Democrats can fight and win on abortion access because we're no longer talking about anything in the realm of compassion. Anti-choice Republicans are pushing their fanaticism into other people's lives, too, with their bounty bills. How's this for an ad: "If you live in Missouri and drive an Uber and you bring a woman to a bus station so she can get an abortion in Illinois, you could be sued if a new law passes." And it's fucking true. 

Yeah, you're gonna have to dive into some dark places here, but make the case that a 12 year-old raped by her father would be forced to go through with any pregnancy that happened. That's reality in Texas. Hell, if you really wanna fuck with the white suburbanites, play with their racism and tell them that if their daughters are raped and made pregnant by undocumented immigrants, they'd have to have the baby. These aren't exaggerations. The laws that are being passed by Republicans do this. 

This is a visceral way to demonstrate just how fucking insane the GOP has gone. You're not gonna do that by talking about Trump or January 6 or Russia. For decades, Republicans have made it visceral, with pictures of literal viscera and endless talk about the death of a fetus. It's always been implicit, but now the anti-choice right is making it explicit: they don't fucking care about the women. They don't. They don't care if women are raped. They don't care if a doctor says an abortion is necessary for a woman's mental health. They don't care about hurting anyone close to the woman.  And they sure don't fucking care if women die in the process. That's just an object lesson for other women not to try.

So get on the fucking field on this, Democrats. Center campaigns around women having freedom. We've ceded this rhetorical battle on this issue for far, far too long, relying on Roe to keep some measure of sanity. By the end of June, the guardrails are coming off and we better be in the fight already because Republicans will be.

(Note: The Missouri Republican who wrote the bill that prevents ending ectopic pregnancy says he will revise it to exclude that, but it will still be vague as fuck and why trust these fucks.)

07 May 19:43

96% of US users opt out of app tracking in iOS 14.5, analytics find

by Samuel Axon
The Facebook iPhone app asks for permission to track the user in this early mock-up of the prompt made by Apple.

Enlarge / The Facebook iPhone app asks for permission to track the user in this early mock-up of the prompt made by Apple. (credit: Apple)

It seems that in the United States, at least, app developers and advertisers who rely on targeted mobile advertising for revenue are seeing their worst fears realized: Analytics data published this week suggests that US users choose to opt out of tracking 96 percent of the time in the wake of iOS 14.5.

When Apple released iOS 14.5 late last month, it began enforcing a policy called App Tracking Transparency. iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV apps are now required to request users' permission to use techniques like IDFA (ID for Advertisers) to track those users' activity across multiple apps for data collection and ad targeting purposes.

The change met fierce resistance from companies like Facebook, whose market advantages and revenue streams are built on leveraging users' data to target the most effective ads at those users. Facebook went so far as to take out full-page newspaper ads claiming that the change would not just hurt Facebook but would destroy small businesses around the world. Shortly after, Apple CEO Tim Cook attended a data privacy conference and delivered a speech that harshly criticized Facebook's business model.

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16 Jan 03:03

Apple and M. Night Shyamalan Sued Over 'Servant' TV Show's Similarity to 2013 Movie 'The Truth About Emanuel'

by Juli Clover
Apple and M. Night Shyamalan, producer of Apple TV+ show "Servant," are being targeted in a new lawsuit that accuses "Servant" of copying 2013 film "The Truth About Emanuel," according to The Blast.

"The Truth About Emanuel" director Francesca Gregorini claims that "Servant" appropriates the plot of her movie and uses the same "cinematic language," resulting in a "substantially similar feeling, mood, and theme."


Along with parallel plot points, Gregorini says that Servant also features "strikingly similar--and highly idiosyncratic--characters, scenes, directorial choices, and modes of storytelling."

Released in 2013 with Kaya Scoddelario and Jessica Biel, "The Truth About Emanuel" involves a 17-year-old babysitter who looks after a baby that turns out to be a doll replacing a baby that has died, which is indeed similar to the plot of "Servant."


The lawsuit targets ‌Apple TV‌+, show creator Tony Basgallop, producer M. Night Shyamalan, and other producers on the series. Shyamalan and the other show creators say that "Servant" was in development prior to the release of "The Truth About Emanuel."
"Defendants have arrogantly dismissed Ms. Gregorini's protests by vaguely claiming that Servant was in development long before Emanuel was made, and that any similarity is a coincidence. Indeed, Mr. Shyamalan and Mr. Basgallop implausibly claim they have never seen Emanuel--apparently not even curious enough to watch after hearing Ms. Gregorini's objections. Worse, Apple has brought stonewalling to a new level by simply referring inquiries to Mr. Shyamalan's lawyer (who in turns says he cannot speak for Apple)."
Gregorini is seeking unspecified damages, profits Apple made from the show, and an injunction to prevent "Servant" from being further distributed.

"Servant," which debuted on November 28, is wrapping up its first season with the final episode set to be released on Friday, January 17. Apple has already renewed the series for a second season. Given that the show is still in development and the last episode hasn't debuted, it's not yet known how similar it will end up being to the movie in question.

Based on the description of the film, there already seem to be significantly divergent plot elements, so it's not clear how the lawsuit will progress.


This article, "Apple and M. Night Shyamalan Sued Over 'Servant' TV Show's Similarity to 2013 Movie 'The Truth About Emanuel'" first appeared on MacRumors.com

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29 Jul 03:17

Libertarian Candidate Tries to Get Mitt Romney to ‘Feel the Johnson’

by Eric Levitz
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Libertarian Party nominee Gary Johnson tells CNN that he's in discussion with the 2012 GOP standard-bearer over a possible endorsement.
23 May 12:46

Army Veteran Seeks Asylum For The Iraqi Man Who Saved His Life

by JOHN ROGERS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After three military combat tours in warn-torn Iraq, Chase Millsap returned home to get on with a civilian life, but there was one thing he couldn't do: leave a comrade behind, certainly not one who had saved his life.

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21 Dec 16:45

Anti-PUA: Fascinating profile of the data-driven "love science" pioneers

by Cory Doctorow

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John and Julie Gottman are a husband and wife psychologist team who run a hugely successful couples therapy practice that encompasses books, seminars, research, and one-on-one sessions. In a massive, engaging essay, Eve Fairbanks describes how their love inspired their work, and what she learned when she followed their teaching. (more…)

11 Sep 12:19

How to get rid of annoying website "lightbox" blocks

by Cory Doctorow


You know those websites that dim themselves out and make you click through a "lightbox" that stops you from reading until you look at an ad, join a mailing list, or stand on one foot while whistling "The Stars and Stripes Forever" -- all you need is a little web-fu and you can make them go away.

How to view 'locked' content on websites.

(via Reddit)

06 Sep 03:29

A Southern GOP Can’t Be the Party of Lincoln

by Jonathan Chait

The Republican Party has not always been the party of crazed reactionaries, or even the party of smaller government. Heather Cox Richardson, author of a forthcoming history of the party I'm eager to read, argues in the New York Times today that the GOP can once again reclaim its identity ... More »






04 Sep 17:23

A surprisingly frank car dealership commercial from 1966

by Mark Frauenfelder

According to the 'Tuber who posted this, "This video is from 1966, a local car salesman in SF was recently fired before doing this commercial. As you can tell he wasn't very happy."

I have an alternative theory - the spokesperson was a pal of the owner of the dealership, and they made this for internal consumption, and it never aired.

(Via Weird Universe)

12 May 19:48

Programmer at heart of tech workers’ class action case wants to block $324M deal

by Joe Mullin
Programmers unite! ... You have nothing to lose but a mediocre class action settlement.

A plaintiff in a lawsuit over "no-poach" hiring practices at Silicon Valley's largest companies is taking dramatic action to stop approval of the $324 million settlement reached last month.

Michael Devine, a 46-year-old freelance programmer who is one of the lead plaintiffs in the lawsuit, has penned a letter (PDF) to US District Judge Lucy Koh describing the settlement as "unfair and unjust."

In the letter, Devine opposes the settlement reached by his own lawyers, who negotiated with Adobe, Apple, Intel, and Google to arrive at the $324 million sum. Last month, one of those lawyers described the deal as "an excellent resolution of the case that will benefit class members."

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20 Apr 21:57

Retired NYPD Officer Charged With Fatally Shooting Wife

by Caroline Bankoff

Kevin Canty, a 43-year-old former transit cop who retired from the NYPD a year ago after getting hurt in an accident, has been charged with shooting and killing his wife, 40-year-old Jessica Canty, in their Ozone Park, Queens home on Saturday morning. The couple's 4-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy were ... More »






04 Apr 02:20

HomoQuotable - Andrew Sullivan

by Joe Jervis
"The guy who had the gall to express his First Amendment rights and favor Prop 8 in California by donating $1,000 has just been scalped by some gay activists. Will he now be forced to walk through the streets in shame? Why not the stocks? The whole episode disgusts me – as it should disgust anyone interested in a tolerant and diverse society. If this is the gay rights movement today – hounding our opponents with a fanaticism more like the religious right than anyone else – then count me out. If we are about intimidating the free speech of others, we are no better than the anti-gay bullies who came before us." - Andrew Sullivan, writing tonight for his blog.
21 Mar 13:51

Obamacare? Are You Nuts?

by Joe Jervis
"All dialog lifted verbatim from the comments sections of conservative web sites." You'll see the ending coming, but stick around for it anyway.

(Tipped by JMG reader David)
26 Jan 15:19

Sundance Short: August Sings Carmen

by Joe Jervis
"A homage to thousands of ambitious YouTube users and video bloggers, gifted and less gifted self-promoters on the Internet." It just gets weirder and weirder.

(Tipped by JMG reader Molly)
05 Dec 13:52

Documentary film chronicles Lexington's unlikely but thriving gay community

by rcopley@herald-leader.com (Rich Copley)

It was nearly three decades after she left Lexington that filmmaker Jean Donohue realized she lived through an extraordinary time with some extraordinary people. It was the story of growing…

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08 Nov 00:58

Beer-Braised Bison Pot Roast

by J. Kenji López-Alt

[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt]

About the author: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt is the Chief Creative Officer of Serious Eats where he likes to explore the science of home cooking in his weekly column The Food Lab. You can follow him at @thefoodlab on Twitter, or at The Food Lab on Facebook.

Every recipe we publish is tested, tasted, and Serious Eats-approved by our staff. Never miss a recipe again by following @SeriousRecipes on Twitter!

Special equipment: Dutch oven

Ingredients

serves Serves 8 to 10, active time 45 minutes, total time 1 day

  • 1 rolled bison chuck roast, 5 to 6 pounds
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 medium onions, finely sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 4 anchovy filets, minced
  • 4 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
  • 1 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
  • 12 ounces dark lager
  • 3 cups homemade or store-bought low sodium chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves

Procedures

  1. Adjust oven rack to lower position and preheat oven to 275°F. Season bison chuck generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat until lightly smoking. Add bison and cook without moving until well-browned, about 8 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until well browned on all sides, about 20 minutes total. Transfer to a large plate and set aside.

  2. Add onions, celery, and carrots and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add anchovies, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, and beer. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock and bay leaves, then nestle meat into pot. Bring to a boil, then cover pot leaving lid slightly ajar. Transfer to oven and cook until a fork or paring knife can be inserted into meat with no resistance, about 4 hours, flipping meat once during cooking.

  3. Remove pot from oven, transfer to stovetop, and let cool for 2 hours. Transfer to refrigerator and let cool overnight.

  4. The next day, remove meat from pot and transfer to cutting board. Discard bay leaves and any hardened fat from top of liquid. Bring liquid to a boil, reduce to a bare simmer, and cook until reduced to a saucy glaze, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  5. Meanwhile, slice meat into 1/2-inch thick slices. Transfer to a large skillet and fan out to arrange. Pour hot juices over top of meat, cover, and cook over low heat until meat is heated through. Garnish with extra rosemary and thyme, and serve.

07 Nov 16:06

Team Spirit

by admin

05 Nov 03:42

Steamed Dumplings With Shiitake Mushrooms in Sichuan Soup

by Nick Kindelsperger

The setup for this part dipping sauce, part soup couldn't be much simpler: add stock, some pantry staples, and scallions, dump in steamed dumplings, and that's dinner. [Photograph: Nick Kindelsperger]

About the author: Nick Kindelsperger is the editor of Serious Eats: Chicago. He loves tacos and spicy food. You can follow him as @nickdk on Twitter.

Every recipe we publish is tested, tasted, and Serious Eats-approved by our staff. Never miss a recipe again by following @SeriousRecipes on Twitter!

Ingredients

serves Serves 4, active time 10 minutes, total time 10 minutes

  • 24 small Chinese dumplings, fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, ends removed, caps sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
  • 4 tablespoons preserved bamboo shoots in chili oil
  • 1/4 cup scallions greens, thinly sliced
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorn

Procedures

  1. Pour water into a large pot until it comes 2 inches up the sides, and top with a steamer basket. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add as many of the dumplings as will fit in one layer and cook according to the directions on the packaging. (The frozen dumplings I used took about 4 minutes.) Repeat step, if necessary, until all the dumplings are cooked.

  2. Meanwhile, heat canola oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high. When oil shimmers, add sliced mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release their water and start to brown, about 4 minutes. Set aside.

  3. Warm the stock in a medium saucepan over medium high heat until starting to simmer. Turn off the heat.

  4. Take out four large bowls. In each bowl add 1 tablespoon preserved bamboo shoots, 1 tablespoon sliced scallion greens, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorn, and 3/4 cup chicken stock. Taste and, if needed, season with additional salt. Add 6 dumplings to each bowl and a quarter of the mushrooms. Serve immediately.

29 Oct 14:59

Ungrateful Dead

by admin

16 Oct 15:31

Square drastically simplifies Internet cash transfers

by Casey Johnston
The screen where users enter their debit card information.

Financial startup Square launched a new arm of its business Tuesday that allows two parties to transfer cash between themselves using only their debit card numbers and e-mail. Square Cash may trump similar services like PayPal in ease of use in that it doesn’t require extra bank info, and transactions can happen directly via e-mail.

Competitors like PayPal have been able to handle direct debit transactions for some time, though setup is a bit more of a hassle. Users have to enter their checking account numbers and routing numbers and then verify their accounts with two small deposits, so the process can take a few days.

With Square Cash, the process begins in e-mail: users send an e-mail to the person they want to pay, cc cash@square.com, and enter the amount in the subject line. If it’s their first transaction, Square sends a second e-mail that leads the user to a screen where they enter their debit card number, expiration date, and ZIP code. Once the person on the other end gets the e-mail and fills out the same form, the transaction is completed in 1-2 days.

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19 Sep 15:08

iOS 7 Tidbits: iMessage Timestamps, App Switching, Spotlight Search, and More

by Juli Clover
Apple released iOS 7 to the public earlier today and while we highlighted a number of the major features in the operating system, there are more than 200 changes in all, including hundreds of minor tweaks and improvements. We’ve gathered up a list of some of the lesser known iOS 7 features below and additional information about iOS 7 can be found in our iOS 7 forum and our post on the iOS 7 release.

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Control Center: The new Control Center can be accessed by swiping upwards from the bottom of the screen. It includes quick access buttons for AirPlane, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Orientation Lock, and Do Not Disturb mode. It can also be used to adjust brightness and open apps like Calculator, Clock, and Camera. There’s even a built-in flashlight. Control Center can be disabled/enabled within apps or on the lock screen via Settings > Control Center.

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Notification Center: Notification Center is accessed by swiping downwards from the very top of the screen. Choose what is displayed in Notification Center by accessing the option in the Settings menu. It can display Calendar events, Reminders, Stocks, and daily summaries. It is also able to provide location based information such as weather and driving times. Tapping on the temperature within Notification Center will open the weather app, and Notification Tabs can be swiped to change windows as well.

Weather App: Tap on the temperature within the weather app to reveal additional information like humidity, chance of rain, and wind speed. Temperature is also now displayed in the Notification Center, as long as Location Services for the Weather app are turned on, accessible through Settings > Privacy.

Automatic App Updates: In iOS 7, apps can update automatically. To turn this feature on and off, access Settings > iTunes & App Store. This setting is turned off by default, but when it is on, app updates will be downloaded and applied automatically without the need to visit the App Store and update manually. This saves time, but it does not allow users to pick and choose updates.

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Turning off Location Data: To prevent Notification Center and other apps from using location-based data, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services to turn off options like Frequent Locations and location based iAds, which are new features found within iOS 7. Frequent Locations is a function that will store location histories in order to provide information to various apps.

Spotlight Search: Spotlight, which allows users to open apps and locate both files and information, can now be accessed by swiping downwards on any app page. Previously, it had a dedicated screen that was accessed by swiping left on the home screen.

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Closing/Switching Apps: Double tapping on the home button now brings up a display of apps that are currently running. Users can switch between apps by tapping on an app card, or close apps that are running with an upwards swipe. Multiple apps can be closed at once by swiping with more than one finger on the screen.

Lock Screen: Both the Control Center and the Notification Center can be accessed from the lock screen for user convenience. Swipe upwards from the bottom of the screen to open Control Center, and swipe downwards from the top to access Notification Center. The camera can also be quickly accessed from the lock screen by swiping upwards on the Camera icon.

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Folder Size: Folders are now able to support multiple pages and can hold more apps than before. Swipe left or right to access different pages within a folder. Folders have also been made translucent and blend in better with the background of the device. Apple's Newsstand app can also be put away into a folder now.

Siri: Siri can now pull up restaurant reviews, toggle settings, search for images, post to Facebook, play Voicemail, and access tweets. Siri will now attempt to learn the pronunciation of difficult names and Siri also has a new male voice that can be accessed through Settings > General > Siri > Voice Gender.

iMessage/SMS Time Stamps: Time stamps within iMessage are now available. Pull to the left within on a speech bubble within the app to see when a text or message was sent or received.

Background App Refresh:: Apps are able to refresh their content in the background in iOS 7, keeping them up-to-date at all times. This can be toggled on and off for individual apps by accessing Settings > General > Background App Refresh. Disabling Background App Refresh can potentially increase battery life, so it is best to limit this function to apps that are used often.

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Go Back Gesture: There's a new system-wide gesture that can be used to go back to the previous window, which is especially useful in Safari. Swipe to the right from the very left edge of the screen to use the gesture.

Names in Messages: The way names are displayed within Messages can be changed in iOS 7. Go to Settings > Mail Contacts and Calendars > Short Name (Under Contacts) to select an option. Choices include first name and last initial, full name, and first name only.

Closing Safari Tabs: Safari in iOS 7 has a new tabbed layout. Tabbed pages can be closed quickly by swiping the page to the left.

Ringtones and Sounds: iOS 7 adds a slew of newly redesigned ringtones and system sounds, which can be accessed via Settings > Sounds.

AirDrop: AirDrop can be used to wirelessly transfer files between the iPhone 5 and later, the fourth-generation iPad, the iPad mini, and the fifth-generation iPod touch. It does not work with earlier devices (there will be no AirDrop option in the Control Center) or with AirDrop on the Mac.

Private Browsing in Safari: Private browsing is no longer turned on within system settings. Instead, when a new window is created within the browser, the "Private" button can be tapped to initiate a private browsing session. Do Not Track can be enabled within Settings > Safari.

Clock: The Clock icon now displays the correct time. Within the Clock app, world clocks will display as black for places where the sun has set, and white where the sun remains up. Times can also be swapped from digital to analog by tapping on the city name.

Maps: When viewing turn-by-turn directions, Maps automatically switches from day to night mode using both the current time and ambient light sensor to judge which is more appropriate.

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Deleting Bookmarks in Safari: Swipe left on bookmarked pages to quickly delete them. This also works in Reading List.

Dynamic Font Sizes: A system-wide font size can be selected for apps that support it. To change the font, access Settings > General > Text Size.

Block Phone Numbers: Specific contacts and phone numbers can be blocked within iOS 7. Go to Settings > Phone > Blocked to add contacts that will be prevented from calling (sending the calls to voicemail), FaceTiming, and sending messages.

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Level: The Compass app now includes a built-in level that can be accessed by swiping to the right on the main screen of the app. Double tap on the Level screen in order to zero it out at any angle.

App Downloads: Blue dots are used to denote apps that have been newly downloaded or updated, and a new app installation animation has been introduced with iOS 7.

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Cellular Data Usage: iOS 7 provides an overview of the amount of data that each app uses. Go to Seeings > Cellular and scroll down to the bottom to view the amount of data that apps are using. It is also possible to toggle Cellular Data usage on and off for specific apps that are eating up a significant amount of data when on a Cellular connection.

Turn Off Parallax: iOS 7's slight motion effect, termed parallax, shows up when an iPad or iPhone is slightly tilted. Parallax can be disabled by accessing Settings > General > Accessibility > Reduce Motion. Turning this setting on will disable the parallax motion effects.

iTunes Radio: iTunes Radio can be accessed from within the Music app. It is currently only available for users located in the United States, though it works for users outside of the U.S. as long as they have a U.S. iTunes account.

Camera: The Camera app includes new photo filters, which can be applied to the live view. Tap on the colored dots at the bottom of the screen to access the new filters, and swipe on the screen itself to switch between Video, Photo, Square (takes an Instagram-sized image) and Panoramic modes. Focusing photos can also be done by pressing the volume up button rather than tapping on the screen.

Photo Sharing: Tapping on the Photos tab within the Photo app will open a new organizational system divided into Years, Collections, and Moments. Tapping on a Year, and then a Collection within a Year will display photos taken throughout the course of the year, which are divided into Moments. Entire Moments, which are essentially different events, can be shared all at once (via AirDrop, Messages Mail, Facebook and Flickr) rather than on an individual basis.


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26 Jun 13:00

New Orleans-Style Barbecue Shrimp from 'Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking'

by Kate Williams
Acourtney

Must try this.

[Photograph: Kate Williams]


First things first, let's get this straight: barbecue shrimp is not barbecue in the low-heat, wood-smoked, or whole-hog sense of the term. Barbecue shrimp requires only quick stove-top cooking with no grill in sight. But what it does have in common with barbecue is the spicy, saucy mess than ensues when sitting down to a big bowl of the stuff.

The version in Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart's Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking is a fine example of the New Orleans delicacy. Large, head-on shrimp are quickly sauteed in garlic and rosemary-infused oil before being doused (seriously, doused) in hot sauce, Worcestershire, lemon juice, beer, and more butter than you'll think can fit in the pan. But it does melt its way into the sauce and plays an important role in taming the heat. Also, butter just makes everything taste better, right?

Why I picked this recipe: Shrimp, butter, and hot sauce. Can't go wrong.

What worked: Spicy and buttery with whiffs of the sea, this sauce is reminiscent of good ol' buffalo wings sauce. But the addition of Creole spices, a whole head of garlic, and fresh herbs takes this finger-licking sauce to a whole 'nother level.

What didn't: No problems here.

Suggested tweaks: While this recipe works best with large, head-on shrimp, you can still make it with smaller, headless shrimp if that's what you can get. Keep the shell on and cook the shrimp a little less than the time directed.

Reprinted with permission from Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking by Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart. Copyright 2012. Published by Gibbs Smith. All rights reserved. Available wherever books are sold.

Ingredients

serves Serves 2, active time 30 minutes, total time 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours

  • 2 pounds large head-on shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning or commercial seafood seasoning, divided
  • 1 tablespoon oil, cook’s preference
  • 1 large garlic head, cloves chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 lemon, quartered (juice removed and reserved)
  • 1/3 cup beer
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • Crusty bread, for serving

Procedures

  1. Sprinkle shrimp with 1 tablespoon of seasoning. (This may be done up to an hour ahead).

  2. Preheat a large skillet over high heat; add the oil and heat briefly. Add the garlic and rosemary to the pan and stir to lightly brown garlic, watching carefully to prevent burning.

  3. Add the shrimp, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and lemon juice and quarters. Lightly stir the shrimp and the ingredients, just enough to mix.

  4. Pour in the beer, stirring to release any bits clinging to the bottom of the skillet, and boil the mixture to reduce while shaking the pan. Cook shrimp 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, depending on size, and add remaining seafood seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. When shrimp are finished cooking, the liquid should have a sauce consistency.

  5. Quickly whisk in the butter, turning the heat down as necessary, until it is melted into the sauce, leaving it thick and emulsified. Taste and add salt and pepper if desired. Remove lemon quarters. Serve with crusty bread, lots of napkins, and fingerbowls. Garnish each serving with a lemon piece.

23 Jun 03:05

Bacon- and Gouda-Stuffed Meatloaf With Tomato Marmalade and Loaded Smashed Potatoes

by Jennifer Olvera
Acourtney

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It's not mom's meatloaf: this one is stuffed with bacon and cheese, topped with savory, spicy tomato marmalade and served with gussied-up smashed potatoes. [Photograph: Jennifer Olvera]

Note: The meat tastes wonderful the next day, sliced and tucked into crusty bread with a wisp of mayonnaise and a dollop of tomato relish.

About the author: Jennifer Olvera is a veteran food and travel writer and author of "Food Lovers' Guide to Chicago." Follow her on Twitter @olverajennifer.

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Special equipment: 10-inch loaf pan

Ingredients

serves Serves 6, active time 25 minutes, total time About 2 1/2 hours

  • For the Meatloaf:
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 pound ground pork
  • 2 teaspoons grated onion
  • 4 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons), divided
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 8 slices of bacon, cooked, divided
  • 1 cup grated cheese, such as Gouda or cheddar, divided
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  • For the Potatoes:
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium-sized Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
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  • For the Tomato Jam:
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted, such as Muir Glen)
  • 2 hot pickled cherry peppers, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Procedures

  1. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 10-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Add beef, pork, grated onion, 2 cloves garlic, egg, oats, garlic salt and garlic powder to a large bowl and mix by hand until combined. Press half of meatloaf into the bottom of the loaf pan, leaving a slightly indented well in the middle, running its length. Place 1/4 cup of the cheese in the well. Tuck in 4 slices of bacon. Finish with 1/4 cup of cheese, and top with the rest of meat mixture, pressing down to make a cohesive loaf and seal in the fillings. Place in oven to bake.

  2. While the meat is cooking, add potatoes to a large pot filled with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat slightly and simmer until tender when pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes. Drain, return to pan and add butter. Roughly smash. Crumble four remaining slices of bacon and add to pan along with sour cream and remaining 1/2 cup grated cheese. Stir to combine.

  3. Meanwhile, make the tomato jam by adding fire-roasted tomatoes, pickled peppers, vinegar, brown sugar, crushed red pepper and remaining 2 cloves of garlic to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

  4. About 10 minutes before meatloaf is finish cooking, baste with tomato marmalade. Return to oven for a few more minutes to form a glaze. Meatloaf is done cooking when an instant-read thermometer inserted into its center registers 155°F, 30 to 35 minutes total.

  5. Remove meat from oven and let rest in pan for 10 minutes. Turn out of pan, slice and serve with smashed potatoes and remaining tomato marmalade.