Windows 10 updated icons
Windows 10 updates fluent design icons from WIndows 10x appeared in the latest Windows Insider release and, I must say, it’s a nice update =0)
New icons shown in ‘Start Menu’
New icons shown in ‘My Computer’
Hands on with Windows 10x
Windows 10x has been available to peek at for a while now via Windows 10X emulator tools but it’s now also possible to have a look via VM disk image prepared by Albacore and, I must say, it’s pretty neat.
Sadly, support for Win32 apps via containers , once touted, has now been removed as Windows 10X shifts from dual to single-screen pc devices.
Overall, it’s quite polished and inviting while providing what feels like a Windows ‘lite’ or, more realistically, a chromebook experience.
I’m still excited for the final product and hopeful about the reintroduction of Win32 app support.
The sign-in screen
Quite the handsome desktop, I’m sure you’ll agree
Start Menu
Settings
Browsing this website via MS Edge
2018 JLRU Upgrades
#Jeep is back together after adding @rock_krawler 2.5
@coopertire 37” STT Pros
@officialmopar snorkel
@blackrhinowheels 17” Arsenals at @badgerland_offroad and changing @gorhino #rockline front bumper for @roughcountry stubby w/ skid due to tire clearance on the 37s #JeepWrangler #JLRU #JeepLife
Also, I had always meant to go back and wire the 4 #LED pods and #lightbar on the #gorhino bumper for separate switching but changing it all out made it the perfect time.
New front view
Left side
Right side
Rear shot w/ built-in LEDs powered on
All front-facing LEDs on
Front LED bar and LED pods are independently switched via the Rubicon aux switches
Sanding and painting hardware
Took advantage of the warm weather and sanded and painted the #LicensePlateRelocation bracket, #camerahousing and #3rdbrakelight / plate light bracket.
The rust was actually worse than this pic – the license plate frame and 3rd light were getting quite bad
Everything off
Painting camera housing
Painting motobilt license plate relocation bracket
Painting 3rd brake & plate light
Camera housing finished
All back together. In hindsight, I should have painted the washers. Soon.
Fun things to come!
(Red) Belizean Peppermint Powder Bun
#Peppermint Belizean #PowderBun with #raisins and #cranberries and they’re #red just bc I can ❤️
Usher Family E-Mail
I came up with usheremail.com in 2016, when I wanted to learn about setting up and hosting my own exchange servers.
Now usheremail.com is now open to anyone wanting an usheremail.com address. It is aimed, of course, at family and those sharing the surname Usher, but the service is open to all who are interested.
These days, I no longer host the server myself, rather usheremail.com is hosted by GMail. You login and check your e-mail at gmail.com and it’s really just a branded gmail account.
If privacy is paramount, I also have pm.usheremail.com accounts hosted through ProtonMail a service that prides itself on privacy and encryption tech.
If you’d like a usheremail.com account, send me an e-mail with your desired username. I’ll create your account and send you a temporary password.
Dmitriy
Garlic roasted potatoes
#GarlicRoastedPotatoes were the star of tonight’s meal and they did not disappoint ❤️❤️
garlic first for the potatoes
salt, black pepper, parsley, and olive oil in the potatoes
everything mixed up
finished product
dinner time
with the steak
Bday weekend pics
Weekend pics batch 1 #doubleChocolateChipFudgy #GlutenFree #cookies #garnachas and outdoor time with some worn out #puppies
Double chocolate fudgy cookie dough
Ready to bake
Cookies came out splendidly
Yummy garnachas
Puppies relaxing after enjoying the yard and sunshine
Baked salmon w/ mango yoghurt salad
Baked #salmon in special #spicerub w/ #MangoYoghurt #salad @ Lake Villa, Illinois
I’ve really been enjoying the dijon sauce I typically make for salmon but didn’t want to wear it out so did a throwback to my favourite spiced salmon rub and the result was fantastic.
The salad was good, as always, with the mango yoghurt dresssing, blueberries, granola, and strawberry.
Ribs in spicy arrabiata sauce w/ mango yoghurt salad
I wanted to try something a bit different with my 2nd time making ribs so, instead of the custom apricot bbq sauce I’ve made before, I followed a suggestion in Snoop Dogg’s cookbook and used a spicy arrabiata sauce for to coat the ribs after baking but pre-broil.
While I had my reservations, it was actually amazing. The spicy arrabiata sauce contrasted very nicely with the sweet from the brown sugar/garlic/pepper rub on the ribs.
The mango yoghurt salad dressing always makes the salad a nice treat. Topped with french vanilla granola, strawberries, and blueberries, it really feels like eating a dessert.
Sautéed clams in curry sauce
I decided to try something new (to me) for our special night and I made #SauteedClams in #CurrySauce from the #FourKitchens cookbook. They were fantastic <3
The finished product
Prep
The homemade curry sauce was added to boiling white wine and tamarind juice
The clams opened up nicely whilst being sautéed
Gluten-free pasta night
Tonight was my first exploration into #GlutenFree foods with #BlackBean and #RedLentil #pasta with #potatognocchi and #homemade #PumpkinPastaSauce all gluten free and all quite tasty @ Lindenhurst, Illinois
Salmon w/ white wine & tarragon sauce and mushrooms/scallops in white wine sauce
Tonight was our first #French meal from Mastering the Art of French Cooking
#Salmon in Sauce à l’Estragon #HerbalWhiteWineAndTarragonSauce with Coquilles St. Jacques à la Parisienne #ScallopsAndMushroomsInWhiteWineSauce @ Lindenhurst, Illinois
My first white roux
Cutting up mushrooms for the mushroom/scallops dish
White wine simmering prior to mushrooms/scallops
Mushrooms/scallops
Salmon w/ Herbal white wine and tarragon sauce
Belize Black Fruit Cake w/ Rum
The Belize Black Fruit Cake was my first experience with any type of fruit cake and turned out exceedingly well.
The recipe I used came from prehiSPAniccocoon and I recommend you follow her page for lots of other great recipes.
The large cake
One of the medium cakes
One of the smaller cakes
Hell, Michigan
Elected & Impeached
On 16 November 2018, I was elected as Mayor of Hell, Michigan. Later that same day, I was impeached. During my time in Hell, I met with the locals (my constituents), enjoyed some food and toured the town.
Video of my appointment as Mayor of Hell, Michigan.
My time as Mayor begins
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My tour of Hell begins at the Gates of Hell
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My tour continues beyond the chapel and weather station near the Lovers Bridge and river.
During lunch the founder of the town, John Colone, presented me with my Deed for 1 square inch of waterfront property in Hell, Michigan – complete with soil analysis indicating high concentrations of sulfur, brimstone, and human bone.
After hearing rumours of my impending impeachment, I snapped a shot near the Hell, Michigan sign at Screams Ice Cream.
Video of my subsequent impeachment and removal from office.
Centralia, Pennsylvania
Centralia, Pennsylvania is an (almost entirely) abandoned former mining town in Pennsylvania and, most famously, the inspiration for the Silent Hill franchise
Formerly Route 61 – this location is now known as Graffiti Highway
The underground coal mine fires burning since the late 60s made the highway unusable
Odd Fellows Cemetery is believed to be close to the starting point of the fires, steam vents can be seen in and around the area
The Ukrainian Catholic church is the only church still open in Centralia
Service was being held during our visit
Family from Wyoming and Missouri
Family from #Wyoming and #Missouri came by #Massachusetts it was great seeing my mother, sister, and Danny again :) @ Marlborough, Massachusetts
Off Roading w/ Brooks!
A couple of days ago, I went on a 2-state off-roading trip with my good friend Brooks.
We started in New Hampshire and worked our way through Mount Ephraim and then Bellows Falls culminating in an awesome overlook of the state borders.
Video of our trip:
A few still shots:
Brooks w/ the Jeep & the most capable Subaru in New England!
My Jeep JLU at the overlook
Brooks’ Subaru and my Jeep at the start of our journey
On the trail:
Off-Road Mode Pitch & Roll Gauges
Sway Bar: Disconnected Axles/Transfer Case: Locked
We even met a friend (with a bullhorn!) up near the overlook (video below)
The JK is sold!
After nearly a decade of fun, the Jeep JK is sold. It’s headed to a new life in Wyoming. I hope the new owners have as many wonderful adventures as we’ve had with it.
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