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Let me tell you about the process of preparing a simple yet impressive cheesecake. It’s a recipe that relies on elegance in simplicity, combining basic ingredients with precise techniques to create a truly delightful dessert.
To begin with, you’ll need to ensure that your cream cheese is at room temperature. This can be done by leaving it out of the fridge for about 5–10 minutes. Softening it beforehand makes the mixing process far easier, and you’ll appreciate how much effort this saves later on.
The first step in preparation involves creaming the softened cream cheese with sugar. Since this cheesecake doesn’t require a base—unlike many others—it focuses entirely on the rich, creamy filling. While mixing, it’s important to whisk thoroughly, ensuring that the mixture becomes smooth and airy. This step is crucial for achieving the velvety texture that New York-style cheesecakes are known for.
Next, you’ll incorporate the eggs into the batter. The key here is to add them one at a time, which serves two purposes: it helps to incorporate air into the mixture, making it light, and it prevents the batter from separating. While many might opt for an electric mixer, I personally enjoy whisking by hand—it feels satisfying and provides a bit of an arm workout!
Once the eggs are fully combined, a small amount of plain flour is whisked in. This addition ensures that the cheesecake has a stable structure without becoming dense. To elevate the flavor, I zest a lemon into the mixture, adding a touch of freshness and tartness. For an extra layer of flavor and texture, I gently fold in fresh raspberries, being careful not to crush them. This way, they remain whole and beautifully distributed throughout the cake.
The next step involves preparing the cake tin. Greasing it thoroughly with butter ensures that the cheesecake will release cleanly once baked. The batter is then poured into the tin, and I like to give the tin a gentle tap on the counter. This helps the raspberries to rise naturally, creating a beautiful distribution from top to bottom, and eliminates any air pockets trapped within the mixture.
Finally, the cheesecake is baked in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 35 to 40 minutes. During this time, the cake develops a slight soufflé-like puff and takes on a lovely golden hue on the surface. Once baked, it’s allowed to cool, revealing a dessert that is not only delicious but also visually stunning.
To sum up, crafting a cheesecake is as much about the technique as it is about the ingredients. By following these steps carefully, you can create a dessert that impresses with its flavor, texture, and presentation. It’s proof that sometimes, the simplest recipes are the most memorable!
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A merchant and two women arrive in a seemingly abandoned village. They're in search of lodging, but instead meet their demise at the hands of an unknown flying creature that is both fast and strong.
Meanwhile, at the Battle of Sodden Hill, only a few remain, amongst them Tissaia, who is searching for Yennefer by looking through the memories of the fallen and observing their final moments. With thousands dead on all sides, Vilgefortz tells Tissaia to accept that Yennefer is gone, but that is simply not something she can do, as she continues calling out to her protégé. However, instead of Yennefer, she finds Geralt and Ciri, who remarks that she's already seen this in a vision. Geralt asks Tissaia if Yennefer is alive, but despite her efforts to find her, Tissaia is doubtful. While they may have won the battle, Geralt asks if it was worth her life.
Geralt and Ciri camp out in the freezing wilderness, where they share their mutual inability to sleep due to bad dreams. In her dream, a black knight has her on his horse while Cintra is burning, and she's helpless to stop it. Ciri asks how Geralt claimed her as a Child Surprise, to which he explains that it was payment from a debt after he saved her father's life from her grandmother, as she didn't want Ciri's mother marrying an outsider. That said, Geralt assures Ciri that her father didn't know what he was giving up when they made the agreement. Ciri proposes going to Skellige in search of shelter, but Geralt warns her that she'd be married off to the nearest Lord of Bad Breath, who would only be seeking to claim her throne.
Triss is badly wounded from the Battle of Sodden, sending her into a seizure, but with the combined powers of Tissaia, Vilgefortz, and Artorius, they manage to stabilize her. Tissaia fears that Yennefer is lost for good. As for Fringilla, she was at the front and coordinating the Nilfgaardian attack. She has abandoned all rules of Chaos. Fortunately, they won the battle and also took a prisoner, however, no one has been able to break him so far, which Tissaia hopes to change.
Yennefer awakens under a tree, shackled and held prisoner by Fringilla and what remains of her Nilfgaard comrades.
Geralt explains to Ciri that Kaer Morhen is where witchers go during the winter to rest up and heal, as well as replace armor and elixirs. It's Geralt's home, if nothing else. They prefer to keep it a secret after a previous attack when Geralt was a boy that almost wiped them all out. Ciri recalls how in Cintra, she used to dress up as a boy just so that she could play knucklebones. They come to a sudden stop upon noticing a mutilated deer just off the path, and when Roach becomes unnerved, Geralt performs axii, a calming sign to ease Roach's worry. He then takes a blade and cuts a piece of flesh from the deer, tasting it as well.
Geralt and Ciri make their way to a village, but the lack of guards and barking dogs is alarming to say the least, and so Geralt decides to seek shelter in a nearby castle with an old friend. However, upon their arrival, the windows and doors of the castle begin slamming open and shut repeatedly until a beast comes barging out the door and tackles Geralt to the ground. However, he discovers his attacker is Nivellen, the aforementioned old friend, who has been cursed into some kind of monster.
Nivellen welcomes Geralt and Ciri inside and conjures a warm bath for Ciri to bathe in. Meanwhile, Geralt and Nivellen catch up over lost time, as it's been 13 winters since they last saw each other.
Ciri exits the bathtub to find a white gown waiting for her. She presumes it's from Nivellen, unaware that someone is watching her from a hole in the ceiling, leading up to the attic.
Ciri joins Geralt and Nivellen for dinner, in which he summons food and wine for all three of them to enjoy. Ciri inquires about how they met, and Nivellen reveals that many years ago, Geralt was hired by his father to clear their woods of a wyvern infestation. Nivellen tried to prove himself to his father by killing one first, but instead fell into their lair. Luckily, Geralt saved him and slew the wyvern. He then handed Nivellen the wyvern's head and told his father that Nivellen was the one who killed it. It was the first and last time Nivellen's father was proud of him. Geralt then asks about Nivellen's curse, which was the result of him falling in with a bad crew and trashing the Temple of the Lionheaded Spider, high on godflesh mushrooms. After the damage was done, a priestess cursed him to live as a monster forever and alone. All curses have cures, but all Nivellen can recall is her screaming something about "love and blood." He's tried to take his life multiple times, but he keeps coming back.
Geralt asks Nivellen about the village below and why it was abandoned. He claims that after the Battle of Sodden Hill, the countryside is a dangerous place. Geralt questions the legitimacy of his claims, but Nivellen goes on to reveal that the Wild Hunt is also riding over the horizon. He saw them himself, riding their skeleton horses just last week. Nivellen fears that it's the end of days, but after living through a whole dark age and three supposed end-of-days, Geralt isn't convinced. Suddenly, they hear scratching noises from above, which Nivellen claims is his cat, Vereena, though both Geralt and Ciri are skeptical.
Cahir is being held prisoner at Aretuza. When all else has failed, Tissaia tries to get him to crack, though he remains strong, insistent that the White Flame will cleanse them all. Tissaia demands that he reveal what Nilfgaard wants, but when he refuses to speak, she tortures him until the point of screaming.
Fringilla has very little Chaos at her command, but uses what little she has to conjure up a bit of food, though Yennefer remains unimpressed. She then comes to the realization that they won and that Fringilla and Nilfgaard are on the run, however, Fringilla informs her that Sodden was only one of many battles to come. Yennefer can't imagine that her leader, the White Flame, will be too pleased to see her return defeated, which is why she intends to offer Yennefer up as a sacrifice.
Nivellen conjures a famous piece that he first saw as a lad whilst studying at Oxenfurt. It tells the tale of a doomed young elven warrior and a human she falls in love with. It's called The Fall of the Elders.
Nivellen reminds Ciri of Mousesack, who she sometimes forgets is gone. She wishes that she could go back in time and save everyone. She wonders what it's like for Nivellen to be alone. The loneliness eats him alive. He's tried many times to cure himself, having plied many a lass with treasure to kiss him, hoping there was a grain of truth to the fairy tales. Ciri proposes that he may have simply not found the right girl, recalling how Mousesack told her of a hedgehog man who was cured by true love, which Nivellen doesn't think he's worthy of, informing Ciri about how he killed all his servants the day he turned, not knowing what he was or his own strength. Nivellen believes that he deserves his destiny. While escorting Ciri back to her room, she tells him that it's not his fault for killing his servants. Ciri watched her entire home burn to the ground with her family trapped inside. She knows monsters, but Nivellen simply doesn't seem like one to her. He retorts that monsters are more than just their looks. They're born of deeds done, unforgivable deeds.
While scouting the castle, Geralt notices footprints in the snow. They lead outside and towards the village before disappearing within the snow.
Hoping to get some answers from Nivellen, Geralt proposes a drinking game. They throw daggers at a portrait of Nivellen's father, and whoever misses has to drink and tell a truth. Unfortunately for Geralt, he appears to miss every throw, whereas Nivellen has near perfect aim. Nivellen questions what changed Geralt after willingly spending many lifetimes alone. Geralt reveals that her name is Yennefer, but she unfortunately died, as far as he's aware.
Yennefer tries to convince Fringilla to let her go, as neither of them are certain that her sacrifice will spare Fringilla of her failure. She even invites Fringilla to join them and redeem herself. However, Fringilla insists that what she's doing is in the name of liberation, which is the opposite of what they were taught at Aretuza. There, they were just sent out as pawns to guild kingdoms, nothing more. Yennefer accuses Fringilla of being unable to think for herself, to which Fringilla replies that Yennefer is blind.
Nivellen wonders if Geralt told Ciri the truth about how witchers obtain children so they can feed them with magic herbs. The few who survive become witchers themselves, and all human feelings and reactions are trained out of them, turning them into monsters to kill other monsters. However, Geralt insists it won't come to that. He then pulls his own knife from his boot and hits the portrait spot on, uncovering the fact that Nivellen has been cheating with magic knives, leading Geralt to question what he's hiding, but Nivellen avoids the questions.
Vereena comes down from the attic when Ciri falls asleep, scaling down the wall and quickly crawling over to Ciri's bedside. Ciri awakens from a bad dream to find the blue-eyed girl watching over her. She asks if Ciri liked the dress she left for her and then reveals that she too is different by telepathically communicating with Ciri. She's remarks that she never met anyone so alone in the heart as Ciri is, and then asks why she travels with the Witcher. Ciri questions if Vereena is a monster, but she counters that simply by saying being different doesn't make one a monster and that humans do monstrous things all the time. When Ciri realizes that Nivellen hid Vereena because he loves her, Vereena kisses Ciri's hand and tells her this must be their secret until she leaves, causing Ciri to fall asleep.
Geralt heads down into the village to investigate. He discovers the remains of a merchant and a couple of women. He then sees the footsteps once more, and just like before, they suddenly disappear, leading Geralt to come to the conclusion that there's a bruxa nearby.
Geralt awakens Ciri from her sleep and tells her to be prepared to run after learning that Nivellen is harboring a bruxa. He follows the sounds of her purring to Nivellen's room, where she is draining his blood from him. Geralt kicks in the door and she unleashes a sonic scream that forces Geralt against the wall and allows her to retreat into the attic, though Geralt forces her down and a fight ensues. Geralt sends her flying out the window, where Ciri awaits. Vereena explains that Geralt is wrong about her and that she doesn't want to hurt Ciri, but Geralt resumes his attack until she transforms and flies away. She attempts to swoop back down for an attack, but Geralt stabs Vereena, forcing her back to her human form.
Ciri goes to check on an unconscious Vereena, who awakens and holds her hostage, threatening to rip Ciri's throat out if Geralt doesn't leave them alone. Nivellen intervenes and stabs Vereena with a pole, though this doesn't kill her, it merely allows Ciri to break loose. Vereena contorts her body and pulls herself closer to Nivellen, telling him that she loves him and that if she can't have him, then no one can. However, Geralt comes up from behind and beheads Vereena before she can harm anyone else. Before burning up in flames, Vereena telepathically tells Ciri that Geralt will come for her too. With Vereena's death, Nivellen's curse is lifted, and he is human once more. Nivellen found Vereena injured and starving in the woods. She wasn't scared of him, and when she healed, she chose to stay, and she didn't care what he looked like. To ease her cravings, he allowed Vereena to feed on him, but she couldn't control herself. Geralt recalls Nivellen mentioning "love and blood" earlier. They both possess mighty power. Losing his true love is what broke the curse. Nivellen knowingly turned a blind eye to what she did to the villagers because she didn't care that he looked like a monster, but not for destroying the temple as he originally claimed, but for raping the priestess. Nivellen looks to Ciri and pleads with her to stay and for Geralt to kill him, but neither grant his request and simply leave.
Geralt warns Ciri that the next time he tells her to run, she better do as he says. She thinks there's something wrong with her. Everywhere she goes, people die, and sometimes, she feels like she could burn the whole world without even meaning to. It scares her. Geralt informs her that fear is an illness and that if left untreated, it could consume her. The only way to treat it is for her to face it head on.
As Fringilla and Nilfgaard prepare to pack up camp, her men are attacked by spears until only Yennefer and Fringilla are left standing.
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5.1 What is meant by the force of gravitation? The force of gravitation (F) means a force with which everybody in the universe attracts every other body. It is directly proportional to the product of their masses, and inversely proportional to the square distance between their centres G is the universal constant of gravitation with the value of 6.673x 10^-11 Nm2kg-2
5.2 Do you attract the Earth or the Earth attracts you? Which one is attracting with a larger force? You or the Earth. According to the law of gravitation, everybody in the universe attracts every other body. So, in this case, both the Earth and a body attract each other. But since the body’s mass is insignificant compared to the mass of the Earth, the Earth attracts a body with a much greater force than the body attract the Earth. With that force, the body is pulled towards the centre of the Earth.
5.3 What is a field force? Such a force that is present within an area and it affects all the bodies present in that area without ever coming into any contact with them Example : the gravitational force, electric force, and magnetic force
Why earlier scientists could not guess about the gravitational force? Not well equipped Not enough knowledge Is a very weak force, can’t be detected until a body is very heavy
5.4 How can you say that gravitational force is a field force?Gravitational force acts on a body whether the body is in contact with it or not. For example an object thrown upwards it comes down, it will come back by the gravitational force to the centre of the Earth.
5.5 Explain, what is meant by gravitational field strength? Gravitational field strength means the gravitational force per unit mass. It becomes weaker and weaker as the object goes away from the gravitational force. N/kg
5.6 Why law of gravitation is important to us? Law of gravitation is important to us because it explains the way objects in the universe move, including planets and satellites. Weight of body, objects revolve around certain objects, calculated the mass of the earth, bodies are attracted towards the earth
5.7 Explain the law of gravitation.
The law of gravitation says that everybody in the universe attracts every other body with force, which is directly proportional to the product of the two masses and inversely proportional to the square distance between their centres. The formula is F=G m1.m2/ d^2 F represents Gravitational Force, m represents mass (first second), d represents distance bw the centres of the objects, and G is the universal constant of gravitation with the value of 6.673x 10^-11 Nm2kg-2
5.8 How the mass of Earth can be determined?
Mass of the Earth can be determined using Newton’s Law Of Gravitation. According to Newton’s Law Of Gravitation: F1=G Me.m/ d^2 Also there is weight of the body that is acting downwards F2= w= m.g F1 = F2 G Me.m/ d^2 = m.g Me= g d^2/G Since the body lies on the surface of the earth, so the distance between the body and the centre of the earth is equal to the radius of earth (R) So Me= g R^2/G
5.9 Can you determine the mass of our moon? If yes, then what you need to know? Yes, and it’s necessary to know the gravitational acceleration on the moon and the radius of the moon before calculating its mass. According to following equation: M=g R^2 / G M represents Mass of the moon, g represents the gravitational acceleration ON the moon, R represents Radius of the moon, and G is the universal constant of gravitation with the value of 6.673x1 10^-11 Nm2kg-2
5.10 Why does the value of g vary from place to place? According to the following equation: g=M G / R^2 g is inversely proportional to the square of distance between the centre of two bodies. When the distance changes, the value of g changes. That is why the value of g changes from place to place.
5.11Explain how the value of g varies with altitude. According to the following equation: gh= GMe/(R+h)^2 As can be seen from this equation, that gh is inversely proportional to the square of the altitude. If we move at the height of 1R above earth, gh will be 1/4g
5.12What are artificial satellites? There are certain man-made objects sent into the space, some of these objects revolve around planets. These are called artificial satellites. These artificial satellites are used for communication purposes, for carrying passengers, performing experiments in the space etc
5.13How Newton's law of gravitation helps in understanding the motion of satellites? Newton’s law of gravitation helps us to find the gravitational force A satellite requires centripetal force that keeps it to move around the Earth. The gravitational force of attraction between the satellite and the Earth provides the necessary centripetal force. This force is found out using Newton’s Law of Gravitation
5.14 On what factors the orbital speed of a satellite depends?
According to the equation of orbital speed of a satellite: Vo = sqrt (gh) (R+h)) As can be seen that there are 2 factors on which vo depends Gravitational acceleration, and the distance between the satellite and the centre of the earth
5.15 Why communication satellites are stationed at geostationary orbits? The satellites are stationed at geostationary orbits because they need to receive and send signals from and to fixed points on earth. So if they are not placed in geostationary orbits, their locations will change with respect to the earth. So it’s undesirable because then we will have to change their directions and angles
The liver, the largest organ in the body, plays a central role in metabolism, detoxification, and maintaining homeostasis. Structurally, it is a lobulated exocrine and blood-processing gland, enclosed by a thin collagen capsule. Several key vessels enter or exit the liver, including the portal vein, hepatic artery, and hepatic veins. The portal vein delivers nutrient-rich blood from the gut, the hepatic artery supplies oxygenated blood, and the hepatic veins drain processed blood into the vena cava. Additionally, lymphatic vessels and hepatic ducts transport lymph and bile, respectively. These structural features highlight the liver's complex role as a biochemical laboratory.
The microanatomy of the liver is organized into functional units called liver lobules, which appear as uniform glandular masses under close examination. Each lobule is centered around a central vein, with blood flowing through sinusoidal channels lined by fenestrated endothelial cells and Kupffer cells. These sinusoids receive blood from terminal branches of the portal vein and hepatic artery, which converges toward the central vein. In contrast, bile flows outward from the center of the lobule through bile canaliculi toward the bile ducts located at the periphery. The functional microanatomy is further subdivided into liver acini, which are smaller units representing zones of metabolic activity. These zones, classified as periportal, intermediate, and perivenous, reflect variations in exposure to blood supply and susceptibility to toxins.
The liver's main cell types include hepatocytes, Kupffer cells, endothelial cells, and stellate cells. Hepatocytes make up 80% of the liver's mass and perform numerous functions, including glucose metabolism, protein synthesis, bile production, and detoxification. These polygonal cells are arranged in plates, with sinusoidal faces interacting with blood and lateral faces connecting to neighboring hepatocytes. Kupffer cells, found in the sinusoids, act as phagocytes and play immunological roles. Stellate cells, located in the space of Disse, store vitamin A and contribute to fibrosis when activated. The endothelial cells lining the sinusoids facilitate plasma exchange with hepatocytes, enabling the liver's metabolic functions.
The liver's bile production and transport are essential for digestion and excretion. Bile flows through canaliculi into the canals of Hering, then into bile ductules and ducts. These ducts eventually lead to the cystic duct, allowing bile to be stored in the gallbladder or released into the duodenum. The lymphatic system, originating in the space of Disse, drains into portal lymphatics, although its precise anatomy remains unclear.
Liver function tests (LFTs) provide crucial insights into the organ's health. These tests measure enzymes such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) to assess hepatocyte damage. Other markers like bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) evaluate bile flow and transport. Albumin levels and prothrombin time reflect the liver's synthetic function. Together with clinical examination and imaging, these tests aid in diagnosing liver diseases, including cirrhosis, a condition characterized by fibrosis and impaired liver function.
In summary, the liver is a vital organ responsible for regulating blood sugar, detoxifying toxins, producing bile, and synthesizing essential proteins. Its complex microanatomy supports its multifaceted functions, making it indispensable for maintaining metabolic and physiological balance. Understanding its structure and function is crucial for diagnosing and managing liver-related disorders.
The physiology of digestion focuses on the intricate processes by which the body breaks down food and absorbs essential nutrients. Central to digestion is the stomach, which produces about 2.5 liters of secretions daily, including hydrochloric acid (HCl). This acid plays a crucial role in breaking down food while being carefully regulated by the oesophageal and duodenal sphincters to prevent reflux. To protect itself from its acidic environment, the stomach relies on a robust mucus barrier that lines its surface.
Acid production in the stomach is driven by various specialized cells. Parietal cells secrete HCl, which facilitates digestion and nutrient absorption. Neuroendocrine cells also play key roles, with enterochromaffin cells producing histamine, G cells secreting gastrin to stimulate acid production, and D cells releasing somatostatin, which inhibits acid secretion. In addition, mucus cells produce the protective mucus layer, while chief cells secrete pepsinogen, a precursor to the enzyme pepsin that aids in protein digestion. To manage excessive acid production or treat conditions like acid reflux, medications such as histamine blockers (e.g., ranitidine) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole and lansoprazole are commonly used.
The digestion of food involves specific enzymes tailored to macronutrients. Carbohydrates are broken down by amylase, which is produced in the mouth and pancreas, into glucose. This glucose is absorbed in the stomach and small intestine with the help of insulin. Proteins are digested by proteases such as pepsin, derived from pepsinogen in the stomach, and trypsin and chymotrypsin, which are activated in the pancreas. These enzymes facilitate protein breakdown, with absorption occurring in the small intestine. Fats are emulsified by bile salts and digested by lipase, primarily pancreatic lipase, with enterohepatic circulation supporting this process.
Nutrient absorption is a complex process occurring at specific sites in the gastrointestinal tract. Vitamin B12 is liberated from dietary proteins by stomach acid and pepsin. It binds to R factors (haptocorrin) before forming a complex with intrinsic factor in the duodenum, enabling its absorption in the terminal ileum. Deficiencies in vitamin B12 can arise from poor diet, pernicious anemia, small bowel diseases like Crohn’s, or surgical resection of the small intestine. Similarly, folate, which is abundant in animal products and leafy greens, is processed in the jejunum into an absorbable form. It plays a vital role in DNA synthesis and repair, with deficiencies linked to poor diet, small bowel conditions, or medications like methotrexate.
Iron absorption is another critical pathway, occurring primarily in the duodenum. It exists in two forms: ferrous iron (Fe2+), which is soluble and easily absorbed, and ferric iron (Fe3+), which requires gastric acid to convert it to the more absorbable Fe2+ form. Vitamin C enhances iron absorption by reducing Fe3+ to Fe2+. Low stomach acid, often due to PPI use, impairs iron absorption, highlighting the importance of gastric acid in this process.
Na pragu svojih dvadesetih bio sam laka roba, bile su moderne barabe onih dana. Ne želim svega ni da se setim, svašta sam morao da probam. Zvalo me zabranjeno voće s raznih grana. Sad žalim, da, al šta sam znao ja. Ti si bila još devojčica. Leteo je kao leptir tvoj čuperak. Drugi bi sve imalo smisao, drukčije bih život disao da sam znao da postojiš Olivera. Možda smo, a da nismo znali, pred isti izlog negde stali, možda smo zajedno iz voza negde sišli. Možda si sasvim blizu bila, ulicom mojom prolazila i možda smo se na trenutak mimoišli. Sad žalim, da, al šta sam znao ja. Ti si bila još devojčica, daleko od moga oka i mog pera. Drugi bi sve imalo smisao, ne bih svakoj pesme pisao da sam znao da postojiš Olivera. Drugi bi sve imalo smisao, ja bih iz te gužve zbrisao i nikom ne bi bilo jasno šta to smeram. Znao bih gde da sebi nađem mir, skrio se u tajni manastir i čekao da ti odrasteš Olivera.
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