![]() The program is powerful, but utilitarian. It is worth noting that this is still something of an experimental program and it hasn't even reached version 1.0 in its Windows incarnation, but that doesn't mean it should be overlooked.Īvailable for Mac, Windows and Linux, Handbrake is a great choice for anyone who works on multiple platforms, but is also great for anyone who is dedicated to Windows.Ī slight word of warning: the other programs featured in this roundup have very approachable interfaces, but the same cannot really be said of HandBrake. HandBrake (opens in new tab) is a free video converter that's well known to Mac users, but less famous in the world of Windows. Read our full review: Free HD Video Converter Factory.While you can start the conversion process in a matter of seconds, you may wish to spend a little more time customizing the output.Ĭutting, cropping and impressive special effects are all on hand to give your videos the look you want, and the way destination formats are presented is highly intuitive.īeginners can select a profile tailored to a specific playback device, while more advanced users can make a manual selection and customize things further. And, you'll be pleased to know that the software's convenience doesn't come at the expense of features. This is the best free video converter for you, if you value simplicity and seamlessness. You can drag and drop a video onto the program interface, or use the selection menu, select the format or destination device and hit the Run button. This might seem like an exaggeration, but it's actually true. įree HD Video Converter Factory (opens in new tab) prides itself on being so easy to use that its website features a 10-second guide to getting started. Read our full review: Freemake Video Converter. ![]() Look out for a notification in the System Tray telling you when the Web Pack is available. After three days you'll receive a free Web Pack as a gift, which will lift this restriction. When you first install Freemake Video Converter, some features (including converting YouTube videos) will be locked. With simple editing tools (opens in new tab) to trim unwanted footage, the ability to add subtitles, and convert to and from DVD, Freemake Video Converter has all of your everyday conversion needs covered – and more. The free video converter can not only convert files from your hard drive to almost any format, it can also be used to download and convert online videos from the likes of YouTube. Freemake Video Converter is no exception, continuing the company's enviable track record. Freemake (opens in new tab) has built up something of a name for itself for producing powerful yet easy to use software, and making it available free of charge.
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![]() The 3D scans of the whole body or a specific body part can be used in the medical industry for high-precision surgery or, in sports, for the analysis of body movements and performance improvement. To prevent logs from vibrating on the conveyor and thus allow a high-quality 3D image acquisition without motion artifacts, costly hydraulic systems often need to be used to hold the logs in place.ģD vision can also be used to scan the human body and generate a detailed 3D model. First, each log needs to be 3D scanned so the robot knows exactly where and how to cut based on the X, Y and Z coordinates received from the machine vision system. Logs are placed onto moving conveyors to be transported to a 3D vision-guided robot equipped with a chainsaw or other wood processing tool. ![]() Here again, conveyor belts are the arteries of an automated sawmill. The challenging factor is not only the fact that the fish are moving on the conveyor but also that their slimy bodies cause additional, unpredictable movement when sliding on the belt.Īutomation is also widely used in the wood industry, where large and heavy logs need to be milled and cut into identical planks and smaller pieces. The role of the robot is to recognise each fish type and sort it based on 3D data and colour information. The fish are placed on a moving conveyor belt that transports them to a vision-guided robot. Imagine a facility where freshly caught fish of different species need to be sorted. And the demand for such applications is rapidly increasing. The task gets more challenging if a robot needs to recognise and handle objects that are moving in a random and unpredictable manner. But some applications can be even more arduous. Through the combination of 3D vision and AI, a robot can recognise various types of objects, navigate to them, pick them and sort them based on specific criteria. ![]() The ability to react to the surrounding environment and make decisions is crucial. Most modern industrial applications require technologies that enable robots to see, understand and act according to what they perceive in the three-dimensional space. Applications that rely on 3D scanning in motion ![]() Craft your own football player and create the team of your dreams using a web-based application at Create a player by choosing his appearance, accessories and attributes and then create an original team with a distinctive crest and kits, complete with home stadium.įans will be able to share their created players and teams with friends and download into their console to play online, in Tournaments and in Kick-Off matches in FIFA 11. Latest Games Coming Soon Free-To-Play EA SPORTS EA Originals Games Library EA app Deals PC PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Mobile Pogo EA Play The EA app Competitive Gaming EA Play Live Playtesting Company EA Studios Careers Our Technology EA Partners News Inside EA Our Commitments Positive Play Inclusion & Diversity Social Impact People & Culture Environment Help Forums Player and Parental Tools Accessibility Press Investors Latest Games Coming Soon Free-To-Play EA SPORTS EA Originals Games Library EA app Deals PC PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Mobile Pogo EA Play The EA app Competitive Gaming EA Play Live Playtesting Company EA Studios Careers Our Technology EA Partners News Inside EA Our Commitments Positive Play Inclusion & Diversity Social Impact People & Culture Environment Help Forums Player and Parental Tools Accessibility Press Investors EA SPORTS Unveils Creation Centre For FIFA 11Ĭreation Centre provides football fans with the tools to customise content in FIFA 11 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 in new ways.ĮA SPORTS unveils a new feature called Creation Centre that will provide football fans with the tools to customise content in FIFA 11 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 in new ways. ![]() When coaches and athletes understand the utility of injury prevention strategies, we all win!Ĭlick here to learn more about how to implement the FIFA 11+ program.EA SPORTS Unveils Creation Centre For FIFA 11 EA Play FIFA 23 F1™ 22 Madden NFL 23 Apex Legends Battlefield™ 2042 The Sims 4 While the aim of the 11+ program is to prevent athletes from potentially painful and debilitating injuries, more healthy athletes means more choices for coaches, and hopefully more goals. When teaching the 11+ program, focus on demonstrating one exercise at a time, observe the athletes performing the exercise, provide feedback, and re-demonstrate the exercises as needed until the athletes feel comfortable performing them.Ħ. ![]() It’s important to express the importance of injury prevention to athletes. Ensure that athletes are using good posture and body control, focusing on soft landings, straight leg alignment, and knee-over-toe position.ĥ. Maintaining proper technique while performing the exercises is crucial. Part 3: Moderate/high speed running exercises integrated with cutting and pivoting movements.Ĥ. Part 2: Core and leg strength exercises, along with balance, plyometrics, and agility exercises.Ĭ. Part 1: Slow-speed running exercises coupled with active and partner stretchingī. The 11+ program is broken down into three parts:Ī. ![]() Scientific studies have shown that youth soccer teams who adopted the 11+ program had lower rates of injury as compared to teams who warmed up as usual. Therefore, FIFA recommends that youth soccer teams should implement the 11+ as their sole warm-up routine.ģ. 1. The FIFA “11+” is an injury prevention program developed by a comprehensive group of international experts, and is targeted for soccer players aged 14 or older.Ģ. ![]() ![]() Jesus died for our sins so that we can live in Him and through Him. Matthew 5:45 says, “He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” All have received the grace of life. Everyone has benefited from the goodness in this world that God not only created but provided. Every sinner, saint, atheist, agnostic, and doubter have all received His gifts of through being alive, witnessing God’s hand-painted sunsets, the breath in their lungs, or the love of a parent. ![]() If you’re alive and living on this planet, you have already benefited from God’s grace and goodness. He is our infinite source of grace and truth. Through Jesus, we have all we could ever need. Through this relationship, He is full of grace and truth ( John 1:14). Whatever we have in Jesus, it comes from His fullness in God. This passage tells us that Jesus’ fullness is the never-ending source of grace. John 1:16 says, “Out of his fullness we have all received grace in a place of grace already given.” In other words, grace upon grace. The word translated " grace" in the New Testament comes from the Greek word charis, which means “favor, blessing, or kindness.” What Is the Meaning of 'Grace upon Grace'? In other words, Jesus’s actions became the unthinkable transfer: the perfect Son of God taking our darkness, crimes, hatred, deceit, and lies, becoming our unrighteousness so that we could receive His perfection as our own. There is sin, no darkness, no crime ever committed that His limitless purity and goodness has not already paid for. He took the penalty of our sin and made it His own. Jesus loved us so immeasurably that He sacrificed Himself with all of His infinite perfection. Have you ever felt the weight of feeling unworthy? Or the way hopelessness untethers your soul? But then you meet the One who gives grace not because you deserve it but because He loves you anyway? God gives us grace upon grace because we’re all flawed, imperfect human beings in need of saving. ![]() Empowering consumers to choose the service plan that best meets their needs (including a plan they may already be on).Food Distribution Program on Indian ReservationsįCC rules protect Affordable Connectivity Program recipients by:.Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance.Participates in one of these assistance programs and lives on Qualifying Tribal lands:.Affordable Housing Programs for American Indians, Alaska Natives or Native Hawaiians.Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)/Section 202/ Section 811.Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (Section 8 Vouchers).Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision schools. Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including at U.S.Participates in one of these assistance programs:.Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program.Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year.Who Is Eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program?Ī household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below: The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. For questions about your eligibility or application status, call the ACP Support Center at (877) 384-2575 or email: For issues with your ACP provider, submit a complaint.Chairwoman Shares Proposal for 2nd Funding Chance to Promote ACP. ![]() FCC Announces $66 Million in Outreach Grants to Fund Projects to Expand Participation in ACP.Public Notice: New ACP Application Landing Page Announced.Video: Chairwoman Rosenworcel | en español | ASL She knows this is one of the biggest investments you will ever make, so she will always consider it an honor that you have chosen her to help you find your dream home.Helping families get connected to broadband during the pandemic. Julie is not a high-pressure salesman, but she is a person that just relishes the moments getting to know her clients because she wants to find the perfect house for them. ![]() When we were looking at homes, I noticed Julie was immensely knowledgeable about the area, location, schools, taxes, pricing, negotiating, windowpanes, closet fixtures, house foundation, roofing, hot water heaters, flooring, potential problems, and the upsides of a home. So, I immediately booked a hotel and headed to Birmingham to buy a home.įrom my experience with Julie Luker, she is a “great listener” and she operates from her heart. After talking with Julie over the phone, we felt like we had found a friend. We did not know anyone in Alabama, and I was anxious about finding a realtor that I could trust. We live in Texas and were interested in an investment property. We pick her because of her great reviews online. We were extremely lucky to have found Julie Luker. Finding someone you can trust and have your best interest is difficult to find. Julie Luker is the best realtor I have every worked with. X do not rewrite NFO file, if nothing has changed #698 X respect TV show bad words in the TV show update data source logic #692 X changed date added logic: now it is configurable which date should be used #600 X added 1440p to the video formats (and some common 1440p resolutions to the detection) #686 X fix for writing Quicktime (Apple) trailers as. X more/better HDR format detection (you need to reload MediaInformation of your files!) X do not move episode files if the episode and season renamer patterns are empty #667 X NFO: always write at least one id entry with default="true" + added bahasa Indonesia to scraper languages #757 + (Linux) added an action to create a desktop entry in ~/.local/share/applications + added navigation in the TV show tree by typing + IMDB: added option to scrape keywords (tags) #666 + (Movies) added a new export template: DarkTemplate (thx added a aspect ratio filter for common aspect ratios #644 + added an option to delete artwork from within the editor (movies, TV shows, episodes) #367 + (Movies) added a bulk editor function to write the languages of the audio streams into the spoken language field #714 + added file size to the renamer patterns #691 + enabled writing of subtitles without language code #621 + enabled sorting by multiple columns in the movie table + added the new note field to the bulk editors ![]() + try to detect the season folder name by analyzing the episode filenames #699 + added updater script for command line #124 + added original title to the text search in TV shows + added UPPER, lower and Title case renderer to the renamer. + write the movie set/collection id as tmdbCollectionId for emby + changed to nativefiledialog to avoid usage of JavaFX (better compatibility across different systems/Java versions) + added a movie set artwork cleanup function (to rename/cleanup) the movie set artwork in the right naming scheme) #715 #694 #511 + support for movie set artwork style of Kodi v19 + completely reworked scraper configuration: you now have a better control what scraper fetches/updatesĭUE TO THE MASSIVE REWORK YOU MAY NEED TO REVIEW YOUR SCRAPER SETTINGS + added experimental support for BluRay ISO reading X fixed Synology VSMETA parsing for backdrops X fixed movie set name cleanup for file-/folder names + use another algorithm for title case rendering X fixed migration of movies from 3.0.x to 3.1.x style X fixed some issues in the file-/folder dialogs X reverted usage of NativeFileDialogs for macOS users #762 #764 Seemingly some of you really jump thru some unnecessary hoops to have Kodi scrape for you when all you need is MCM.Mein TMM sagte mir grade freundlicherweise, dass es schon wieder ein Update gibt auf 3.1.2. I run Kodi as the interface for all my media servers on the 2019 Pro without issue, tho I also use MCM to setup all my metadata manually with my content as I rip it (not the internal scrappers & Kodi only reads it/nevr changes anything) so I'm in control of everything it downloads & the size thereof. Kodi on Nvidia Shield 2019 Pro - Filled up my storage, moved it to external and playing anything is slow as cold molasses. I set all my metadata manually with MCM right along side my media, that way Kodi only reads it & never changes/downloads anything. ![]() This is but 1 of the reasons why I don't rely on Kodi to do anything but read my metadata & play my files, I do all my metadata with MCM. I switched from MCM to TMM due to TMM being able to be run in a docker on Unraid where all my media files are kept anyway.įor years I have been stuck with this thumbnail for all of my movies in the Kodi library, and it's driving me crazy! □ I'm hardwired to my Windows PC, and my movies are stored in a Western Digital NAS drive. ![]() Before that I had paid for a lifetime license for Media Center Master. ![]() If you access FileMaker Server 19.3 on an older version of FileMaker Pro, you will not experience these new issues present in 19.3-but old bugs with PDFs will still be present. ![]() Is this a significant enough bug to prevent you from installing the upgrade? If you are uncomfortable implementing our suggested script, yes. Set Variable Go to Layout Go to Layout If Else If Go to Record/Request/Page Else If Go to Record/Request/Page Else If Go to Record/Request/Page Else If Go to Record/Request/Page End If We’ve created a script to help with navigation that mitigates the problem by forcing FileMaker to release the memory through viewing a layout that doesn’t have any fields or web viewers on it. If you navigate to five or more records that contain a web viewer on their layouts, FileMaker reserves and holds the system’s memory. This upgrade seems to be accompanied by a memory leak problem. We have our long-awaited upgrade to using WebViewer2 for Microsoft Edge! Not only does this upgrade minimize security vulnerabilities and incompatibilities, but it helps solve the old bug of PDFs not always displaying correctly on Windows computers. Is this a significant enough bug to prevent you from installing the upgrade? No. Launch FileMaker (if it’s already running, we advise quitting and relaunching.) After opening FileMaker, you can deactivate the Rosetta option and it will continue to function as intended. In the Info window, check the box labeled “Open using Rosetta.” Close the Info window. Select FileMaker Pro Advanced 19 and press Command + I. Restarting the computer did not resolve the problem, nor did quitting and relaunching FileMaker.ĭespite Claris stating that FileMaker is now a Universal macOS app, you still need to install Rosetta to have it fully functional and stop this error-though it doesn’t have to be activated. Source: BaseElements Plugin Updated to 3.When we downloaded and installed FileMaker Pro Advance 19.3.1 on a brand new MacBook Air using the M1 processor that we hadn’t used in any manner previously, we installed FileMaker Advanced Pro 19.3.1 Every time we tried to launch it, we encountered an Unknown Error-1 message. It doesn’t cover all our costs, but it does help, and you get a proper support channel and a bunch of other cool plugin related code.īesides SMTP, the new version contains an EvaluateJavascript function, Gzip and UnGzip, Values_ContainsDuplicates, and much more. It’s because of their support that you get all this for free, so if you use the plugin and know someone who sponsors, make sure to buy them a round.Īnd if you can, please consider sponsoring. ![]() Thanks again to all the people and companies that sponsor the plugin. The documentation will be updated in the next few days, I’ll post another note here when it’s done. And BE_ImportFile for importing files into containers – you can do this in the client, but now you can also do it on the server via the plugin. There’s the ability to evaluate JavaScript inside the plugin, which opens a whole world of possibilities. There’s a ConvertContainer for turning a file to a picture and vice versa, so no more exporting and re-importing. This version removes support for Windows XP, so be aware of that if you’re running older OS versions.īut in return you get SMTP along with JPEG compression for reducing container picture sizes. This is a huge release, lots of cool new features. Big news last month from Goya: Their free BaseElements Plugin has been updated to 3.1, and now supports SMTP and a host of other new features:Īnd one more release note, we’ve updated the free BaseElements Plugin to 3.1.0. It is designed to protect users from malicious attacks, data theft, and other online threats. The Secureline VPN server is a powerful tool that provides users with a secure and private connection to the internet. Exploring the Benefits of Using The Secureline Vpn Server They should be able to help you troubleshoot the issue and provide you with a solution. If the settings are not up to date, then update them and try again.įinally, if all of the above steps have been taken and the Secureline VPN server still refuses your license file, then contact the customer support team of the VPN provider. Make sure that the server is configured correctly and that the settings are up to date. If the connection is stable and the license file is valid, then the next step is to check the settings of the Secureline VPN server. Make sure that the connection is stable and that there are no interruptions. If the license file is valid, then the next step is to check the connection between your device and the Secureline VPN server. ![]() ![]() The license file should be in the correct format and should not be expired. However, if the Secureline VPN server has refused your license file, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue.įirst, check to make sure that the license file is valid. Secureline VPN is a virtual private network (VPN) service that provides users with secure and private access to the internet. How to Troubleshoot When The Secureline Vpn Server Has Refused Your License File Basso Continuo - Music Theory - A style of accompaniment in the Baroque era that consisted of a basic bassline and harmonies.The ledger lines in the bass clef are "G, B, D, F, A" and the spaces are "A, C, E, G." Bass Clef - Music Theory - Also known as an F-clef, this symbol appears that the start of the staff and lets the musician know the note correlation to ledger lines.It is also called the "double bass" or "upright bass." Bass - Instrument - The bass is the largest of the stringed instruments. ![]() It is pitched in B-flat and has a practical range of E to B-flat 1. As an instrument, the baritone is a brass instrument that resembles a small tuba. For vocalists, a Baritone in singing is a middle-range male voice between the bass and tenor ranges. Baritone - Instrument - The term Baritone can refer to either a vocal range or an instrument.Bar line - Music Theory - Barlines are used to separate bars/measures.Bar - Music Theory - The term "bar" can be interchangeable with "measure." It is the smallest segment of a musical piece.Band - Ensemble - Also called a wind band or wind ensemble, this type of ensemble consists of woodwind and brass instruments.Ballad - Musical Form - A French term for a poem or narrative that has been set to music.Some prominent composers who used atonality are Alban Bern, Arnold Schoenberg, and Anton Webern. Atonal styles of composition became popular around 1908 and persist today. Atonal - Music Theory - Atonal music is a piece that has no tonal center, meaning that it isn't written in a specific key or mode.Assai - Style Marking - This means "very" and is always combined with another music term.Aria- Musical Form - A long accompanied vocal piece that is usually part of a larger work like an opera.Andante - Tempo Marking - At a walking pace, typically between 76 and 108 beats per minute.Either a low female voice or a high male voice. Alto - Vocal Range - The second-highest vocal group in the choir.Allegretto - Tempo Marking - Fairly quick, but not as fast as Allegro.Allegro - Tempo Marking - Literally translated to "cheerful" but is interpreted in music to be a quick tempo, usually between 120 and 156.and it means to "widen." Which is performed by slowing the tempo and broadening while maintaining a full tone. Allargando - Style Marking - Often abbreviated with allarg.Adagio - Tempo Marking - Translates to "slowly" and is a tempo between 66 and 76 beats per minute.In this example, the trumpet is the solo line and the piano is performing the accompaniment. Accompaniment - All parts/voices other than the solo line.Sharps, flats, double sharps, double flats, and natural signs are all accidentals. Accidental - Musical Symbol - This symbol modifies a note's pitch.There is usually a tempo marking at the end of the accelerando that lets you know what tempo to reach. and means to gradually increase the tempo. Accelerando - Tempo Marking - Abbreviates as accel.Accent - Articulation - Tells the musician to put emphasis or weight on the front of the note. ![]() Yu became a partner in 1998.įood blogger Kristina Cho orders some dim sum at Good Luck Dim Sum in the Inner Richmond in San Francisco on Jan. The small grab-and-go spot opened in 1995, co-owner Anyi “Andy” Yu told the Dumpling Report via our Cantonese translator, Samson Lee. On a recent rainy Wednesday, during the Bay Area’s atmospheric river storms, Cho and I met for lunch at Good Luck, which had an uncharacteristically short line due to the inclement weather. ![]() It’s a teeny restaurant on Clement, between Eighth and Ninth, in the Inner Richmond. Without hesitation, Cho divulged that she’s a Good Luck Dim Sum devotee. Music | Nirvana's Cow Palace show was once panned. Local | This mysterious Bay Area beach is covered in broken ceramicsįood | Is San Francisco tiki bar the Tonga Room actually good?Ĭulture | This SF restaurant was the blueprint for ‘Bob’s Burgers' With a decorated road to food success, and many events and projects on the horizon - including a second cookbook - I wanted to talk with Cho more about her dumplings - and, naturally, learn what’s her favorite dumpling spot in the city. “Dumplings can still be really simple and still be really great.” “That’s also something I’m working on this year,” Cho said. With vibrantly orange-pink pieces of fatty salmon and crisp red bell pepper contrasted with verdant cilantro and green onion, the dumplings look festive, with a dash of mirin for sweetness and sambal for spice. “I just want my food to be light and happy.” The salmon and bell pepper dumplings are kind of like a light, refreshing dumpling,” Cho said. “I’ll really channel a vibe I want for the new year. To celebrate the upcoming Year of the Rabbit, Cho’s been busy in her Richmond kitchen in the East Bay creating yet another dumpling innovation. Cho’s cookbook, according to its publisher HarperCollins Horizon, is currently the only one entirely devoted to Chinese bakeries and cafes. She won two James Beard Foundation Awards: one for Baking and Desserts Book and the other for Emerging Voice in Books. That year, brought Cho more than she could have imagined. The prices are of the requisite spareness I ordered more than enough little treasures for this little piggy and was only about five dollars the poorer.When the Year of the Ox arrived in 2021, it landed so close to Valentine’s Day that Cho was inspired to make a bold-red, heart-shaped dumpling with an intricate folding technique she’d been “tinkering with for weeks.”įor the Year of the Tiger in 2022, the reasons she created an indulgent soy-butter scallop wonton were two-fold - to celebrate the successful release of her cookbook, “Mooncakes & Milk Bread: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Chinese Bakeries,” the previous year, and her upcoming wedding.įood blogger Kristina Cho sits down with some dim sum at Good Luck Dim Sum in the Inner Richmond in San Francisco on Jan. If you’re looking for brave innovation, search elsewhere because that is the farthest thing from a Dim Sum restaurant’s humid brain steamed or BBQ’d pork buns, Siu Mai, Har Gow, pot stickers: the comfortable staples of any self-respecting counter Dim Sum spot are all found here, as they are at Wing Lee and Happy Garden (greater variety, however, can be found at the latter restaurant, being a sit-down establishment with a more capacious kitchen). The signature tarnished formica tables round out the aesthetic (a generous term) of Good Luck’s interior, whose utilitarian aspect suggests that the bulk of their business is To-Go. ![]() Customers are swept along and herded vis a vis sharp words and abrupt gestures that would make the Soup Nazi blush. On a meter measuring brusque and ruthless efficiency, it lies somewhere between Wing Lee and Happy Garden, but much closer to Wing Lee. ![]() Rounding out the spectrum is Good Luck Dim Sum, located on Clement somewhere between the two establishments previously mentioned. Happy Garden is comparatively solicitous, being as you sit down and are served by a waiter, albeit one with enough aloof indifference to wound the self-esteem of a siamese cat. The women of Wing Lee have stripped their operation down to its essentials: “Want food? Have money? Ka-ching! Move along.” Swift and brutal, they handle customers like workers tightening screws on a fast-moving factory assembly line in a silent movie. I’ve been to quite a few dim sum joints in the past couple of weeks and I’ve inevitably arrived at certain comparisons. |