Fake AMD Processors on Amazon

Tom’s Hardware is reporting on a flood of fake AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D listings on Amazon being sold at a too good to be true price.

Roger Cook, The Landscaping Guy from This Old House, Has Died

Some unfortunate news being reported on the twitter feeds of legendary American home restoration show This Old House and sister-show Ask This Old House, that their long-term landscaping guy on the show, Roger Cook, has died.

The shows haven’t been the same since he quit the shows some years ago due to his health.

Credit Card Eligibility: A Comprehensive Analysis

Introduction
Credit cards have become an indispensable financial tool in modern society, offering convenience, security, and a plethora of benefits. However, obtaining a credit card is not a straightforward process for everyone. The eligibility criteria set by financial institutions are designed to assess the risk associated with lending to an individual. This article delves into the multifaceted aspects of credit card eligibility, exploring the various factors that influence it, the types of credit cards available, and strategies to improve one’s chances of approval.

Factors Affecting Credit Card Eligibility

Credit Score
A credit score is a numerical representation of an individual’s creditworthiness, derived from their credit history. It is one of the most critical factors in determining credit card eligibility. Scores typically range from 300 to 850, with higher scores indicating lower risk to lenders. A score above 700 is generally considered good, while a score below 600 may pose challenges in obtaining credit. Continue reading “Credit Card Eligibility: A Comprehensive Analysis”

How to Make Angel Delight Properly

Angel Delight is a cornflour based dessert that sets into a sort of mousse, and is a popular brand in the United Kingdom.
It ships in a sachet containing the powder needed to mix it, and is available in a bunch of flavours including:

At some point in the 1990’s they tweaked the formula of Angel Delight to try make it set faster, but the 5-minutes time to set they give on the current packaging is a bit optimistic.

Having seen a couple of the Americans Reacting to British Things style of YouTube channels attempt to mix some up they’ve had sent in the mail, I felt it necessary to write down the proper way to mix the stuff seeing as YouTube frequently deletes my attempts to do so in the comments. Continue reading “How to Make Angel Delight Properly”

The History of Kievan Rus

Kievan Rus was a medieval political federation that laid the foundation for modern-day Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia. It emerged in the late 9th century and lasted until the mid-13th century, playing a crucial role in the cultural and political development of Eastern Europe.

Origins and Formation
The origins of Kievan Rus are often traced back to the Viking Oleg, who ruled Novgorod from around 879. In 882, Oleg seized Smolensk and Kiev, making the latter the capital of his new state1. This strategic location on the Dnieper River allowed for control over trade routes between Scandinavia and the Byzantine Empire. Continue reading “The History of Kievan Rus”

Jessie The Clumsy Swan [AI Story]

In a bustling Birmingham city park, surrounded by towering skyscrapers and the hum of urban life, lived a swan named Jessie. Jessie was unlike any other swan in the park’s pond. While her friends glided gracefully across the water, Jessie was known for her clumsiness. She often tripped over her own feet, bumped into floating trash, and even managed to get tangled in the reeds.

Despite her clumsiness, Jessie had a heart full of kindness and a spirit that never gave up. She loved to help her friends, even if it meant a few mishaps along the way. One sunny morning, as the swans gathered for their daily swim, Jessie noticed a little duckling struggling to keep up with its family. Without a second thought, Jessie paddled over to help.

“Don’t worry, little one,” Jessie said with a warm smile. “I’ll help you get back to your family.” Continue reading “Jessie The Clumsy Swan [AI Story]”

How Did Crowdstrike Break Windows?

You may have seen in the news this past week that there has been a bit of disruption caused to essential services because somebody made a silly little mistake when updating a piece of security software called Crowdstrike.

This post has been cobbled together to try help anybody looking for a simple explaination of how did Crowdstrike break windows.

Continue reading “How Did Crowdstrike Break Windows?”

Quick and Easy Recipe to Make Cake Without Eggs

I came up with this recipe by myself recently by attempting some experimental baking recipes inbetween jobs getting dinner ready, and basically just winged it to see what would happen, after wondering if it was possible to make a cake without eggs.

The result turned out quite well, so I am writing it down here for the benefit of anybody who wants to make cake when they are short of ingredients, or they want cake but have an egg allergy, or they have other weird eating habits such as being a vegan.

Just like cooking anything else, the first 2 jobs you need to do is wash your hands properly before you start, and to turn the oven on to pre-heat it so that it is at the correct temperature by the time you’re ready to baked.

You’ll need to set the oven to 230°C (446°F, so call it 450°F-ish) to bake this thing. Continue reading “Quick and Easy Recipe to Make Cake Without Eggs”

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