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Gangs of London: US Premiere Review

Staff — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:27:32 +0000

It’s been six long years since director Gareth Evans blessed us with The Raid 2, which featured his distinct blend of frenetic martial arts mixed with a gripping crime narrative. And while his rumored involvement in DC’s Deathstroke film appears to be at a standstill, streaming provider AMC+, in partnership with Sky Atlantic, is debuting a thrilling new TV series from Evans and The Raid’s cinematographer Matt Flannery, titled Gangs of London.

In terms of its narrative structure, Gangs of London embodies many of the themes and character studies previously explored in mobster movies of the past, most notably The Godfather. The series centers on The Wallace crime family, who, after losing their patriarch — Finn Wallace (portrayed by Star Trek: TNG’s Colm Meaney) — appoint his son to take over the family business. In many ways, Sean Wallace (played by Peaky Blinders’ Joe Cole), is similar to Al Pacino’s Michael Corleone; both are ambitious, cunning, and ruthless in their pursuit of justice for the fathers they lost.Reminiscent of Pacino, Cole does a marvelous job of exuding a menacing calm, with a deadly gaze and purposeful way of speaking, as if he’s afraid he’ll miss a syllable. After watching Cole portray the rebellious and often immature John Shelby on Peaky Blinders for three seasons, it’s refreshing to see the young actor take on a more complex character like Sean. And like any good crime story, being the new boss comes with a slew of new enemies from outside of the family, and even a few from within who are jealous of Sean’s newfound power.Brian Vernel’s Billy Wallace (Sean’s brother) is the Fredo Corleone of the story, struggling to live up to his father’s expectations before and after his death, with his excessive drug use and overall lack of ambition. Like Michael and Fredo, Billy and Sean’s relationship is complicated, but also endearing, as Sean does his best to keep his brother safe from himself. Hopefully, Billy won’t meet the same fate as Fredo… Time will tell.Quietly observing all of the chaos in the background while Sean runs the family business is Game of Thrones’ Michelle Fairley as Finn’s widow, Marian Wallace. Like the Lady of Winterfell she once was, Fairley uses her commanding on-screen presence to great effect here, duplicitously playing the hurt widow while making moves of her own without Sean’s permission. In the same vein as her late husband, Marian has some enemies of her own, most notably her daughter, Jacqueline (Valene Kane), who appears to despise her mother for reasons unknown. In these first few episodes, there’s a suspenseful dual threat going where it’s unclear whether the Wallace family will be destroyed from within the family, or by outside forces.

While the other crime organizations claim to be in unison with the Wallace family, everyone has their own particular interests at heart. Thankfully, Evans and Flannery give their gangsters a bit of backstory, by including character-building scenes with each crime boss with their families or in their respective communities. The diverse offering of criminals includes a Pakistani kingpin named Asif Afridi (Asif Raza Mir), and the most compelling adversary to the Wallace family early on is Narges Rashidi’s Lale, a Kurdish militant with a vendetta to settle and a diverting backstory that we won’t spoil here. The writer’s attention to detail with each of their characters, even if they’re only in a scene or two, really makes Gangs of London stand out from other titles within the same genre.

And last but certainly not least are the superbly choreographed fight sequences sprinkled throughout the three-episode premiere. Evans and Flannery, having worked together on both of The Raid films, have a keen understanding of how to create jaw-dropping action in every single frame of a fight. The majority of these high-octane brawls center on one of Wallace’s up-and-coming foot-soldiers, Elliot Finch (played by Humans’ Sope Dirisu). Dirisu’s character has a background in boxing, so while the fights are still very over-the-top, the combat still feels grounded and somewhat realistic for a guy who knows how to throw a punch — Dirisu isn’t flipping around and doing crazy kicks like Iko Uwais or Yayan Ruhian from The Raid franchise. Elliot’s storyline proves to be one of the most intriguing in the early episodes – and not just because he’s the focal point of so many incredible action sequences.

Verdict: 8 out of 10

Gangs of London’s three-part premiere doesn’t quite reinvent the crime drama wheel as it mostly follows in the footsteps of classics like The Godfather. However, co-creators Gareth Evans and Mike Flannery are able to kick things up a notch with some spectacularly choreographed fight sequences and richly layered characters that are worth following. Joe Cole gives a memorable performance as he channels his inner Al Pacino with a calm and calculated menace, while Sope Dirisu delivers the action chops.

Source: IGN

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Maker’s Mark Bourbon & Coke Float

Staff — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:35:30 +0000

“Legend has it that the Ice Cream Float was invented on a particularly hot Philadelphia day by a soda vendor who had run out of ice. To cool his drinks, Robert McCay Green tried ice cream and, while the result wasn’t exactly what Green intended, his floats did create a bit of a sensation. This premium, grown-up version features Maker’s with its dark chocolate notes playing nicely against ice cream and cola.”

Recipe and Photos found here at makersmark.com.

Ingredients

1 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
2 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
4–6 oz. cola
2 tbsp. chopped roasted peanuts

Directions

Add 2 scoops of ice cream to a frosted mug, followed by Maker’s Mark Bourbon.
Slowly add the cola and finish by sprinkling chopped peanuts.
Serve with a paper straw and spoon!

Notes from Chef Newman

NOT FOR KIDDOS
This float contains Maker’s Mark. You could leave it out, but if you still want that bourbon essence, first simmer the bourbon until it’s reduced to a syrupy texture and let cool. This will burn off the alcohol.

PAPER VS. PLASTIC
Water and water conservation are obviously critical to what we do at Maker’s Mark. We hope you’ll consider paper or reusable straws when enjoying drinks made with Maker’s. These products tend to stay out of our waterways, unlike plastic straws.TIPS,

TOOLS & TECHNIQUES
Cola, or “Mexi-Coke,” is available at many Mexican restaurants and grocery stores. It is found by many to have a cleaner, less saccharine taste than its American counterpart. This is often attributed to the use of cane sugar in place of the high-fructose corn syrup more commonly found in the States. If you come across it, grab a bottle and see if you can tell a difference.

Source: The Bourbon Review

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Bill and Ted Face the Music gets a most excellent trailer

Staff — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:33:56 +0000

It’s been nearly 30 years since the last movie in the series, but Bill and Ted Face the Music — the third film in the wacky, time-traveling comedy series — is finally concluding the franchise, and a new trailer gives us a first look at what to expect.

Face the Music finds Alex Winters and Keanu Reeves returning as Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Ted “Theodore” Logan, the stoner buddies whose band — Wyld Stallyns — was supposed to write a song so good it literally saves the world.

But decades on, the duo has yet to actually write the song, much to the disappointment of the rocking utopian future that was counting on them. So the duo concocts the idea to time-travel to the future and simply steal the song from their future selves in what promises to be a final excellent adventure for the franchise.

It’s not entirely clear when Bill and Ted Face the Music will hit theaters, given the tumultuous summer release schedule caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has shut down movie theaters across the country and delayed the release of nearly every single major theatrical blockbuster. The movie was originally scheduled to release on August 21st, but the new trailer and poster just promise it’ll be out sometime “this summer.”

Source: The Verge

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How to stream your gaming sessions

Staff — Sat, 23 May 2020 05:36:04 +0000

Article originally appears on The Verge

Update 3:45PM ET, April 6th: Added a link to Streamlabs’ new OBS software for macOS, which recently launched. Also, this post has been updated to reflect that Windows Game Bar no longer allows broadcasting.

Video game streaming is something many enthusiast and casual players want to partake in, but getting a stream up and running on your preferred gaming platform can be a chore. Streaming gameplay involves sharing the games you play and your reactions in real time with a remote audience. It’s like bringing the entire internet into your game room while you’re trying to beat that last boss.

Currently, the most popular streaming platform in the world is Twitch, but there’s competition in the form of YouTube Gaming on mobile devices and Mixer, a Microsoft-owned streaming service used for Xbox and Windows.

Here’s how to stream your gameplay from any device you might be playing on, whether it’s a PC, the Xbox One, a PlayStation 4, a Nintendo Switch, or even Android or iOS. The only thing I won’t be able to teach you is how to get better at video games and / or be entertaining. That requires practice.

Before we dive into the specific setups for each platform, here are the most basic prerequisites for starting a stream, no matter what you’re gaming on: a gaming device, an external microphone or gaming headset, a webcam, a fast internet connection (both upload and download), Twitch / YouTube Gaming / Mixer accounts, and, obviously, at least one game title.

WINDOWS PC

Streamlabs OBS

Streaming with Twitch

If you’re trying to reach a large audience (or be discovered and find the love of your life), your best bet is Twitch. Be prepared: if you want to broadcast your video game sessions to the biggest game streaming service in the world, you’re going to have to install a couple apps.

First, you have to sign up for a Twitch account and copy your stream key, a unique code that’s used to link and stream to your profile from the free broadcasting apps Twitch recommends. (Be sure not to share it.)

Now, decide whether or not you want a “basic” stream, which consists of a live video capture of whatever you’re playing, in-game audio, and your webcam and microphone. In that case, you can download a simple broadcasting app like Open Broadcast Software (OBS). It’s a powerful app, despite not having the prettiest user interface. Once installed, you’ll be prompted to enter your stream key so that OBS can communicate with your Twitch channel and actually, you know, stream something.

From there, you can select your source if you want OBS to stream from a specific window, your whole desktop, or whenever it detects a full-screen app (a game). Other options like audio levels, stream quality, and the like are available from the sub-menus.

If you want a more “professional Twitch partner” aesthetic, I’d recommend downloading Streamlabs’ version of OBS instead. It’s also open-source software, but it has a much more user-friendly interface for beginners and overlay templates for donations, branding, Twitch emotes, and even transition animations. Streamlabs recently launched a version of its OBS software for macOS.

Streamlabs OBS options

The setup wizard is simpler than the bare-bones OBS app, but you’ll still have access to relevant information, like desired stream quality, video, and audio sources. Once you’ve gone through the setup process, you can hit the “stream” button and go live with all of your customizations ready for every broadcast.

It’s a great app that requires some experimenting, but the results are worth it. After all, you want to become the next Ninja, don’t you?

Streaming with Mixer

Image: Alex Castro

Streaming directly from a Windows gaming PC to Mixer, Microsoft’s broadcasting service that competes with Twitch, used to be very simple. All that you had to do was launch the Windows Game Bar by pressing Windows key + G, and hit Broadcast to start. Microsoft has since removed that feature from its Game Bar, and now, streaming to Mixer is much like streaming to Twitch. Which is to say, the fastest, easiest way to do that is by using the same software that’s mentioned above, Streamlabs’ OBS, to get going.

Sign in with Mixer directly through Streamlabs OBS

You’ll first need to sign up for a Mixer account via its website. Once you’ve done that, you can sign into the account through Streamlabs OBS, which offers native integration. Part way through the setup, you’ll be asked to input a stream key. Currently, Mixer will create one in less than 24 hours for you to input. After that, you’ll be able to stream from your Windows 10 or macOS computer.

XBOX ONE

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

Streaming with Mixer

Due to Microsoft’s acquisition and integration of the video game streaming service Mixer, it’s included as the default streaming option for both Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs. On the Xbox One, Mixer has a clear advantage over Twitch because it’s more tightly integrated into the Xbox OS and supports third-party USB microphones and cameras. Twitch does not.

If you don’t yet have a Mixer account, I’d suggest getting on a PC or Mac and signing up via the website instead. It’s a far less painful experience than using the Xbox’s on-screen keyboard.

Once your account is set up, start streaming with Mixer by starting a game, holding down the Xbox button, moving right to the Broadcast tab, and clicking “Start broadcast.” The app wizard will provide options if you want a second player to join you, adjusting broadcast quality, having your mic / camera on or off, and so on. From there, you can hit the “B” button and begin your game session.

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

Streaming with Twitch

To get Twitch working on the Xbox One, there are a few more steps. First, you’ll have to stop by the Microsoft Store and download the Twitch app. Once that’s taken care of, open the app, and you’ll be greeted by a unique code that needs to be entered on the desktop via your Twitch admin account.

Now’s the time to sign up for Twitch via the website on a Windows 10 or macOS computer, if you haven’t already. After that, you can head back the Xbox One to opt to stream with Twitch from the app, instead of Mixer. Keep in mind: you won’t be able to use a camera over USB other than a Kinect (which has been discontinued). It’s far from ideal, but it’s doable.

PLAYSTATION 4

Streaming with Twitch

Perhaps the PlayStation 4 is the easiest way to start streaming because the DualShock controller includes a dedicated “Share” button.

To start streaming for the first time, press the “Share” button on your controller, followed by “Broadcast gameplay,” select Twitch (the service offered), and then link your Twitch account information on the website using a PC or Mac. To capture your reactions while playing, you’ll need Sony’s PlayStation Eye camera. The video settings menu lets you customize the image box that overlays your gameplay.

Once that’s done, you’ll have to repeat a few of the steps again: press the “Share” button, then “Broadcast gameplay,” select your preferred service, title the broadcast, decide if you want comments enabled, in-game commentary (open-mic), set a video quality, and finally select “Start broadcasting.” To end the stream, hit the “Share” button again.

Streaming with YouTube

To stream your gameplay to YouTube, hit the “Share” button on your DualShock controller, select YouTube, and enter your login details. Also mirroring the Twitch method, if you want to add a face reaction camera to your YouTube stream, you’ll still need to buy a PlayStation Eye camera.

Once you’ve signed-in, tweak your broadcast settings like quality, stream title, and comments before you hit the “Start Broadcasting” button to kick off the stream.

NINTENDO SWITCH

Photo by James Bareham / The Verge

Hold your horses, Link

So you want to stream from your Nintendo Switch right out of the box? Too bad, there’s no official support for streaming to third-party services like Twitch and YouTube Gaming. It is possible to set up a stream. But to pull it off, you’ll need to buy an external HD capture card, which will have to be connected to a PC and your Switch dock.

Furthermore, you can only stream when in docked mode, so take that into account as well.

A capture card I’d recommend is Elgato’s HD60 ($179), which you can also use with a PS4 or Xbox One. From there, you’ll need to install broadcasting software on your PC that supports the capture card you bought, like OBS or XSplit.

From within either broadcasting app, you’ll have to select your source (the capture card with your Switch docked in), add your stream key, set broadcast details like video quality and a title, and hit the broadcast button to start streaming.

Of the current-generation gaming consoles, Nintendo has made the Switch the hardest to stream and reach an audience with by far.

ANDROID

YouTube Gaming setup on Android

The YouTube Gaming route

It’s surprisingly easy to start streaming mobile games from your Android phone to YouTube. First, download the YouTube Gaming app from the Play Store, select the broadcast button, and select your preferred stream quality (720p HD or 480p). From there, the app will ask you if you want to locally record your gameplay or stream it live to YouTube.

Once you’ve gone through the initial setup, choose the game you’re streaming (or scroll to the bottom and expand the list to just filter apps you have installed). Give your stream a title, description, and copy the share link to send out over your preferred social media.

Now, you can return to the game of your choice, where you’ll notice an overlay that includes shortcuts to settings, muting your microphone, turning your front-facing camera on / off, comments, and, of course, the centered stream button.

(An important note: anything you do on-screen will be broadcast to your viewers, including texts, passwords, and any personal information that you’d rather keep private. In this case, I’d recommend using your Android phone’s “Do Not Disturb” mode to avoid interrupting your stream and spilling your beans.)

The Twitch route

As with the Nintendo Switch, it’s difficult to stream gameplay from an Android phone onto Twitch. First, sign up for a Twitch account from a computer. Next, you’ll need to pay the Settings app a visit, go to “About Phone,” tap your build number 10 times so you can unlock Developer Options, and from within the dev options list, turn on USB debugging.

Next, while you may not have to spend money on an external HD capture card, you will have to find a decent app for displaying your phone screen in a window on your computer. Vysor is an app that’s free to download and try out, but the quality is subpar. Instead, get the $10 annual subscription, which gives you control over bitrate and resolution, then thank me later.

Now that you’ve got USB debugging enabled, an app to display your phone screen on your PC, and a Twitch account (with stream key), you’ll have one more thing to do: download OBS for your desktop. From the OBS app, you can link your Twitch account, webcam, microphone, and a video source (the Vysor desktop app). Finally, you’ll be able to hit “broadcast” and stream to Twitch from your Android phone.

The Mixer route

Mixer Create for Android

Mixer Create broadcast settings

If you want to stream gameplay to the most interactive of the streaming services, then you can start by downloading the Mixer Creator app from the Play Store. Next, in order to access the app, you’ll need to link your Mixer account with a Microsoft account. Start by creating a Mixer account via the website, going into Account Settings, and clicking a grey “Link your Microsoft account” button on the top right. Enter your Microsoft login and you’ll be able to access the Mixer Creator app.

Now to actually start streaming, tap the pink broadcast icon at the bottom of the screen. You’ll be taken to a preview screen where you can switch between camera streaming or on-screen streaming of what you’re playing.

IOS

The Mobcrush (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook etc.) route

If you want to stream Fortnite from your iPhone, for example, you’ll need to go into Settings and enable Screen Recording (which is available for iOS 11+ devices). Next, download the Mobcrush app from the App Store, which allows you to reroute your screen recording to the app and then to Twitch.

While I dislike that Mocbrush requires you to create an account to use the app, you can sign on with your Google, Twitter, or Facebook accounts. Keep in mind: if you’re using your Facebook account to sign in, Mocbrush can automatically link to Facebook’s game streaming (if you want to go that route). Whichever sign-in method you use to log into Mocbrush, you’ll have to separately link a streaming service, like your Twitch account (with your stream key).

However, we’re trying to stream Fortnite on iOS to Twitch, so head to the Control Center and hold down the screen recording icon, which will give you the option to choose a supported app on your phone. Select Mocbrush, enable your iPhone’s “Do Not Disturb” mode, set your stream title, and hit the button to broadcast.

To stream your iOS gameplay to YouTube, you can mirror the setup process outlined for Twitch but instead, log-in with you Google account, select YouTube as your preferred streaming service, set a broadcast title, save your changes, and you’ll be set.

The Mixer Route

Start by downloading the Mixer Creator app from the App Store. Next, you’ll need to link your Mixer account with a Microsoft account in order to access it. Start by creating a Mixer account via the website, then going into your Account Settings, and clicking the grey “Link your Microsoft account” button on the top right. Enter your Microsoft detail and you’ll be set.

Now to start your stream, tap the pink broadcast icon at the bottom of the screen. You’ll be taken to a preview screen where you can switch between streaming from your cameras or an on-screen broadcast of what you’re seeing.

The ReplayKit route

Apple’s ReplayKit solution allows you to live stream supported iOS apps and games, but it has stricter requirements. Every app that uses ReplayKit to stream has slightly different steps to get the ball rolling, but they all involve a dedicated share or capture button that you can look for that links to a streaming service.

For example, if you want to use ReplayKit to live stream to YouTube, you need at least 100 subscribers and the latest version of the app. If you’d like to stream to Twitch, you’ll still need an app or game that supports it, like Asphalt 8: Airborne.

Also, don’t forget to enable “Do Not Disturb” mode. You don’t want notification banners to get in the way of kicking off your mobile gaming career.

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Watch the new trailer for The Last of Us Part II

Staff — Wed, 06 May 2020 21:27:53 +0000

A new trailer for The Last of Us Part II is out, offering another glimpse into the brutal world of the highly anticipated sequel.

Set five years after the events of the first game, the sequel brings players back to a United States devastated by an infectious disease that turns people into ravenous monsters. Protagonists Ellie and Joel have settled down in a community in Wyoming, finding some degree of peace in the postapocalyptic world.

Something terrible happens, however, setting Ellie on a path of bloody revenge.

“I have to finish it,” Ellie says in the story trailer, which shows off brief moments of the game’s combat.

We played a demo of the game in 2019, saying that “every detail feels pored over with the utmost care, from the seemingly real characters and environments to the incredibly smart enemies and fine-tuned gameplay.”

The trailer should come as a treat to fans who’ve been awaiting the game through repeated delays and some recent leaks of cutscenes and plot details.

The game has experienced delays due to internal developments and, more recently, the logistical problems brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, but Sony confirmed it will officially come out June 19.

Source: Digital Trends

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Twitch gets an esports directory

Staff — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 23:45:00 +0000

Today, Twitch is getting an esports directory because esports are bigger than ever. As the world is largely stuck inside and traditional sports have been canceled, esports have burst onto the proverbial main stage as traditional sports purveyors struggle to figure out what to program. (The most fun example: professional drivers have been racing from their homes in iRacing, the racing simulator, and the races have been broadcast live on NBC and Fox.)

But there is a slight problem: it’s a little hard to keep track of which esports are happening when you sit down to watch them. A directory is an elegant solution to that problem.

Screenshot courtesy of Twitch, which apparently prefers light mode.

Twitch’s offering will have a list of live matches (yes, that means tournaments), a directory of pros, and personalized recommendations of games and tourneys based on your viewing history. (The main directory will also have a sub-directory which will show games with active competitive leagues.)

The point, obviously, is to help fans (and potential fans) stay abreast of what’s happening in the world of esports. Separately, I think it’s a smart thing to do because while YouTube signed both the Overwatch League and the nascent Call of Duty League, Twitch has basically everything else. (Including the pros in those leagues.) Twitch’s esports directory is meant to show fans — and the public — that Twitch is the true home for esports. Savvy.

Source: The Verge

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Apple’s latest iOS beta makes it easier to unlock an iPhone while wearing a face mask

Staff — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:24:41 +0000

Apple’s latest beta version of iOS 13 comes with a much-needed improvement to lock screen authentication for those who now spend a majority of their time at work or outside wearing a face mask.

Now, instead of constantly attempting to identify your face using Face ID, a process that will not work while wearing a cloth or respiratory face mask to protect against COVID-19, iOS will now pull up the manual passcode option after one swipe up from the bottom of the screen. The change — which should eventually arrive in the standard, non-beta iOS release — will be a welcome one for any iPhone user who no longer has a model with a physical home button.

If you’re a user of the iPhone X, XS, or 11, you’re probably well-accustomed to the frustrations of trying to use any one of those devices or their Plus or Pro variants while covering your face, as the software will insist on trying to authenticate biometrically instead of just kicking you to the passcode screen. It can often take upwards of 10 to 15 seconds and numerous swipes to force iOS to let you input your code. Not only that, but the user interface design could put iPhone users at risk if they feel like they have to quickly remove their masks just to unlock their devices.

So it’s nice to see Apple make a fundamental change to how iOS authentication works, without undermining security, to accommodate the current predicament the world finds itself in. In addition to the Face ID changes, Apple is also modifying FaceTime video calls to allow users to disable the feature where the active speaker grows larger in the asymmetric grid, in the event a static grid of faces is preferable for video calls with many people talking after one another. This will be an opt-in feature in the FaceTime settings, and once enabled, you’ll have to tap on a person’s feed to make it prominent in the grid.

Source: The Verge

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Boys Watching Girls | Episode 10: She Did

Staff — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:48:31 +0000

Welcome to the Boys Watching Girls Podcast! On this Season 1 finale episode, the Boys discuss Jessa’s impromptu wedding, Bathroom Conversation Etiquette, Shoshanna losing her v-card and the Fallout between Hannah and Adam. Then Joe and Vance turn the tables and objectify the opposite sex as they rank the Guys of Girls.

Season 1 available now on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and more. New episodes every week.

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What’s Your Jersey? 144: White Claws, Winos, and Wellness OH MY w/ Healthy Lifestyle Coach Alexandra Catalano!

Staff — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 21:34:13 +0000

We are in CORONA VIRUS QUARANTINE LIFE for a while, who better to educate us than returning WYJP guest EATCUTE’s ALEXANDRA CATALANO!!

You meatballs sent in the BEST questions for our wellness queen, and we answered all plus some:

-Drinking all the wine & white claws ?!?! How to cut down during Corona Virus

-TIPS FOR QUARANTINE COUPLES /IGNITING THE FIRE WHEN YOU’VE been stuck together for daysssssss

-How can I be fit when I’m only eating pasta?

-AT HOME SKINCARE essentials during this time? Habits to break at home?

-What to eat?? For now vs Freeze it??

-Health foods and tricks to avoid stress or boredom eating

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-What should we be buying at the supermarket right now to stock up on healthy meals

-what do we already have in our kitchens that boost immunity

-EASY at home fitness tips (no equipment)

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Woodford Reserve Announces Third Release of Master’s Collection Batch Proof

Staff — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:09:04 +0000

Woodford Reserve has announced the arrival of their 2020 Master’s Collection Batch Proof, clocking in this year at 123.6 proof.

Batch Proof isn’t the usual term you’d see on a high-proof bottle of bourbon. Cask strength and barrel proof are both popular terms, but Woodford selects specific barrels of their traditional bourbon to blend. These barrels are then “batched” and bottled without any water added.

“Most do not get to experience Woodford Reserve at such a high proof presentation, so we are excited to have the opportunity to share this special bourbon with connoisseurs,” said Master Distiller Chris Morris. “The intensity and depth of flavor found in Woodford Reserve Batch proof is truly remarkable.”

On the nose, we’re told to expect “dried cranberry and raisin fruit spiced with sandalwood, clove, aged leather, a hint of spearmint and a dusting of cocoa and dark chocolate to add to its deep character.” On the palate, the distillery tells us to look for “rich raisin and brown sugar sweetness balanced with a spicy leather character atop a rich layer of oak, almond and cedarwood notes,” and a “long finish of raisin fruit and malty sweetness.”

The distillery introduced the Batch Proof addition to their Master’s Collection in 2018, making this year’s the third release in the series. The Master’s Collection now features two annual releases – the Batch Proof in the early part of the year and the one-off, experimental releases each fall, like last year’s Chocolate Malted Rye.

The 2020 release of Woodford Reserve Batch Proof will begin appearing on shelves soon in limited quantities for around $130.

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