A Culinary Delight: Herb and Bacon Scones Introduction: Scones, a quintessentially British baked delight, have long been a staple at tea time or a delightful accompaniment to a leisurely brunch. However, the traditional scone has evolved beyond the classic plain or fruit variations, ushering in the kitchen's new era of creativity. One such innovative twist that has captured the hearts and palates of many is the Herb and Bacon Scone – a savory, indulgent treat that combines the buttery goodness of scones with the rich flavors of herbs and crispy bacon. In this exploration, we delve into the art of crafting these delectable Herb and Bacon Scones, celebrating the fusion of traditional and contemporary culinary sensibilities. The Base: Perfecting the Scone Dough The dough is at the heart of any great scone, and the Herb and Bacon Scones are no exception. The key to a successful scone is achieving the perfect balance between flakiness and tenderness. Start with the basics: fl...
Minimizing downtime has been a priorities for the
manufacturing industry, and indeed for all industries, for some time now.
However, recent technological changes and the emergence of the rapidly evolving
Internet of Things (IoT) have turned prevention of downtime from a goal to a critical
business need. The trend of movings from a thick client to a thin client is a
great example of how technological innovation has placed downtime prevention in
the important column. Instead of the traditional (thick) client / server
configuration, many companies have moved to a (thin) centralized computing
architecture.
For a production organization, installing a thin client can
mean that handheld devices can now push inventory data directly to a central
repository. Previously, data could be entered manually or by loading after the
inventory was completed. Beyond efficiency, this narrow architecture generates
real-time data that enables a company to make production and materials
decisions as inventory takes place.
Many manufacturing organizations have inadvertently created
a scrappy system architecture to keep up with the requirements for things like
thin client configuration. These tiered systems can be difficult to maintain,
upgrade, and troubleshoot. John Fryer, senior director of product management at
Stratus Technologies, shares that he often sees organizations with "three,
four, and sometimes five server implementations that provide redundancy."
Manufacturers using legacy multilayer systems can lag far
behind if they don't upgrade to keep up with the fast-paced Internet of Things.
Gartner predict that by 2020 the number of IoT devices will reach a staggering
50 billion. The need to maintain a zero-downtime system will continue to grow
as the existing network of physical devices grows.
To keep up with new trends and prepare for the IoT boom,
many organizations are moving to fault-tolerant servers. Fryer calls this type
of server a "failure prevention mechanism" because even if a problem
occurs, business-critical applications will not fail.
newyorkersblog cosmopolitansblog realsimpleblog nextwebblog theinformativeblog