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A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Hunter Education Field Day is coming up. This Field Day is required for all persons that have completed the online portion of Hunter Education at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website at www.wlf.louisiana.gov. Anyone 10 years of age or older can be certified.
The class is being sponsored by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office and will be held at the Patterson Civic Center on December 21, 2014 from 8 a.m. until 12 noon and then will proceed to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Shooting Range in Franklin. Students must attend the entire classroom and range portions of the Field Day. Anyone wanting to participate must sign up for the Field Day on the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website. They will need to bring the certification print out from the online class in order to attend the Field Day. If further information is needed, please contact Det. Buddy Rogers at the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office at 337-907-0410.
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Hi all, here is my first time to share a little review about the beauty box that I brought last few weeks. After a long waiting, finally I received my Lilac Box last Saturday and it was all worth to be waiting. I love it much..!
First of all, for your information The Lilac Box is a kind of paid monthly subscription gift box. The subscription fees are different every month, it depends on the items given out in the mounts. Couple of beauty product or premium beauty samples will send to you with a box which wrapped with love. The blind date is the part of fun when you subscript for the beauty box because you won't know what's inside the box while you purchase it. It's all about surprises , discovering and also the excitement while unboxing!
Does it sound interesting to you? All ladies do love surprise, don't you?
Lots of premium and luxury beauty products brand are working together with Lilac Box to bring you a special curated beauty box! Let's check it out The Lilac Box 4!
|* Chiang Chiang....... Fragile! Thanks for GDEX handling it well ~
Here is my unboxing process, a hard cardboard been used to cover the gift box to prevent damage to it. Spotted the Lilac Box 4 design, it comes with a classic black color gift box with a silver glitter ribbon on it.
|Here it is ..! The Lilac Box 4!
|Jimmy Choo Perfume written on the silver ribbon...
Hmm.. I guess there must be some related product inside the box! Let's check out what it it!
|New look, Same Ides, No Brand & Reusable!
|Tada..! See!
|A simple intro and thanks you card attach inside the box!
Items 1 >> Jimmy Choo Flash & Jimmy Choo Parfum (sample size 2ml each)
For the Flash Jimmy Choo is a fragrance that made with white flower and white powdery woods leaves both revealing a sexy and seductive senses. This is for girls who wanted to be sexy and give ppl a lasting impression just imagine after apply will become a sexy lady with perfect body cuts and smell seducing.. haha!
While, for the Jimmy Choo Parfum is a fragrance that conveying strength and beauty. It's provide a sense of femininity, luxurious and confident. Made of Tiger Orchid, toffee and Indonesian patchouli.
Items 2 >> Crabtree & Evelyn Tarocco Orange Hand Care Collection (Full Size 25g)
I love Crabtree & Evelyn hand cream as always because it smells good and it won't make me feel sticky or unabsorb after apply on my hand. My hand has become smoother after applying it and the Tarocco Orange smells refreshing. Besides, Tarocco Orange containing hydrating ceramides thus definitely it helps to revitalize our skin with antioxidant rich vitamin E !
Items 3 >> Sothys Paris Light Hydrating Cream & Hydra-Nourishing Mask (15ml each)
I got no comment on the Light Hydrating Cream because I haven't tried on it. But, according to my research this cream will help in regulating water transfer because it contains of Ophiopogon. What is Ophiopogon? I also got no idea on this but I have searched on the net and it is a type of herbs which grows in China. Click it Ophiopogon (Mai Dong) if you are interested to find out more!
Hydra Nourishing Mask helps on moisturizing my face I guess! I feel comfortable and refreshing and some more have a bit like oink oink feel after applying it ! According to the official website of Sothys, it says that this mask is perfect for travelers or ppl who always exposed to the sun! Give it a try !
|O.P.I Nail Lacquer 15ml
|Selling price RM63 while I just get it together with the box which cost me RM49.90.
Items 4 >> O.P.I Nail Lacquer Number One Nemesis (Full Size 15ml)
After searching on the net, I found that this blink blink gray color with a green shimmer base of O.P.I nail lacquer has a cool name which is Number One Nemesis under the OPI The Amazing Spiderman Collection that launching in May 2012. After applying, it looks cool and graphite suitable to apply when party! Ha ha!
|Loreal Liss Ultime Smoothing Shampoo for unmanageable hair.
|Loreal Liss Ultime Smoothing Masque for unmanageable hair
|Smooth and Oily cream base!
|Loreal Mademoiselle Infinium Strong Hold Proffessional Hairspray
Liss Ultime series is specially designed for ppl who have unmanageable hair which just like me. The effect is amazing, after using my hair become shiny, smooth and nourished. I can feel the difference even just have a first tried on it. Definitely, I will seek to buy for this product! Recommend this product specially for those having long straight hair like me or people who having unruly hair problem like lion king! Not much comment on the hair spray because I haven't tried on it. But, the packaging of the hair spray is just nice and small enough. It's easy for us to carry out for event =)
Okie, that's all of the items from Lilac Box 4.Overall, I feel satisfied with what I got from Lilac Box 4! Although the subscription price may be slightly higher if compare with others beauty box but it is worth considering the overall design for the beauty box and those premium products included.
For those babe who interested to know more about it, please check the links out:
The Lilac Box Website: http://www.thelilacbox.com/
The Lilac Box Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelilacbox
(First, you need to register an account on Lilac Box Website with a valid email. The teams will send you updates about the coming box thus you may get notified immediately when a new box is available to subscript. Get yourself ready! Because every time the box are selling like a hot cake! )

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and of course a few leaf fights
When we took pictures last week a leaf fight broke out and turned out to not only be so much fun, but create some wonderful pictures as well. Everyone got in on the fun, while Holly and I stood back to take pictures of the kids trying to attack their dad's with leafs. I love these moments where laughter fills the air and you can see the joy on your little children's faces. What a blessing their joy brings each day.


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Get our free book (in Spanish or English) on rainwater now - To Catch the Rain.
CCAT greenhouse rainwater catchment
Outside CCAT sits a sloping glass greenhouse. Many changes have occurred in and around the structure during its time at the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology including separation from the main building, construction of a new wall using beach grass as insulation, and a floor reconstruction that's occurring concurrently with our project to build a rainwater catchment system for the greenhouse. CCAT wanted a rainwater catchment system to be built off the greenhouse to catch the rain that would just run down the building and into the ground beneath below. The water captured from the rain will ensure that the plant life at CCAT will be adequately watered when necessary.
The CCAT Greenhouse as of February 21st 2019
Problem Statement & Criteria
The greenhouse at the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology doesn't have a renewable system to ensure the flourishing of the plants inside. The objective of this project is to build a rainwater catchment system for the greenhouse at CCAT to employ the use of our local weather patterns to water the plants within and outside of the greenhouse. With this renewable source CCAT can reduce their carbon footprint and create a sustainable resource to utilize.
Below is the criteria for the greenhouse rainwater catchment system. The criteria is scaled on a 0-10 high.
|System is expected to run efficiently and effectively
|Must be in a secure location where it is easily accessible, also must be out of walkways, doorways, and head space
|Must be pleasing to look at and enhance the CCAT environment
|Project will not exceed team budget
|Must be compatible with structure
|The structure should be able to be adjusted and mended
|Filtered rainwater should be easily accessible
|Repair greenhouse cracks
|Weight should be minimal
|Successfully captures and stores rainwater, educate, and be used for solar shower
Literary Review
This Literature Review will cover aspects of our greenhouse rainwater catchment at CCAT. Including, the climate for the area, filtration types to use, CCAT background, and overall design of rainwater catchments.
This project takes place at CCAT located on the campus of Humboldt State University in Arcata, Californa. Arcata receives about 46 inches of annual average rainfall with a annual average temperature of about 53 degrees Fahrenheit. The city recieves its most rain during the months of November,December, January, and February. An average year in Arcata receives 175 days of sun and on average, 77 days of precipitation.
CCAT Greenhouse
The CCAT greenhouse is located outside of the CCAT building in Arcata, California at Humboldt State University. The greenhouse is constructed of a Beach Grass Clay Slip Wall and a Sturdi-Built prefabricated greenhouse structure. The frame is made of redwood, which is resistant to decay. Preventing decay in a greenhouse structure should be cheap, effective, and non-toxic to plants and animals. The highest recommended solution against wood rot is redwood stain. With the high amount of rainfall that is present in Humboldt County, it is important to ensure the structure is secure. During the Summer the greenhouse requires additional water. In addition to the greenhouse, water is needed to care for surrounding plants and crops. Agriculture is the largest consumer of freshwater. By cutting down the overall water needs for CCAT's agriculture and greenhouse, it can become a high opportunity for a positive environmental impact.
Rainwater Catchment Design
Rainwater design has been worked with for millennia. Ancient civilizations in modern day India and Israel are recorded using catchment methods as early as 3000 BC and later on the Romans developed vast systems of aqueducts, gardens, and pools all fed by rainwater. Since then rainwater catchment has gone into and out of style many times as other technologies developed, but it remains the most reliable and renewable way of attaining access to water.
There is no one way to catch rainwater and design varies depending on many different variables including location, weather patterns, end usage, community utilization, etc.
Catchment design can be broadly categorized into active and passive systems, where active is a system that is built and maintained through human activity and passive is a system mostly in place in the environment that is initially worked on and then maintained by humans. We'll focus on active systems as the project we are working on will fall into that category. In active systems there are some fundamental components.
1. Catchment Surface - Where the rain is falling
2. Conveyance - Transports water from catchment surface to end use
3. Screens - Filters out debris
4. First Flush - Diverts initial most dirty water
5. Storage - Holds water til later use
6. Purification - Cleans water for desired use
7. End Use - Gives the system purpose!
For each of these components there are different materials and technologies you can use.
The main parameters for these systems are rainfall, catchment area, collection efficiency, tank volume and water demand. Systems should be tailored specifically to the community they're serving, so a good place to start you design process is on the ground with the people who will be using it.
Water Filtration Systems for Purifying Rainwater Catchment Systems
1. To Catch the Rain
Filtration basics
Water Filtration is essential to the end use if for human consumption, however, many uses do not require filtration like the first flush or plant use. Filtration concerns
- Unfiltered Rainwater is not to be to be ingested by humans. Different treatment methods effect different pathogens. Many purification treatments are used in combination.
Types of Filtration
Common filtration materials include Canister filters, Activated carbon filters, Ceramic Filters, Hollow fiber membrane filters,Slow-sand filters, Bioremediation, SoDis, Solar pasteurization, Solar distillation, Boiling, Reverse Osmosis, UV, Chorination, and Electrochlorination.
Designing interpretive materials
According to To Catch the Rain,interpretive materials for rainwater filtration should include a filter, sometimes a structure to hold the filter, and a connecting storage and conveyance point.
2. Rainwater treatment in airports using slow sand filtration followed by chlorination: Efficiency and costs
Filtration basics
Rainwater catchment can be highly valuable as for non-potable settings such as airport complexes. Cost efficient, this method is valuable in this setting because of the large catching surfaces. Based out of a mid-sized airport in Brazil, this system studied the performance of slow sand filtration by chlorination and cost effectiveness. Overall, this project resulted in 60% cost efficiency compared to current water supply per cubic meter, ultimately providing chemical and biological-free water.
Filtration concerns
Not labeled for human consumption
Types of Filtration
Slow Sand filter following Chlorination filtration.
According to the Resources, Conservation, and Recycling book, 70% of the company's non-potable water can be accounted for by this rainwater catchment and treatment system.
3. Effective removal of microbial contamination from harvested rainwater using a simple point of use filtration and UV-disinfection device
Filtration basics
Focusing towards utilizing of harvested rainwater for alternative water source on privately-owned cisterns in Arizona, this treatment uses Point of Use (POU) and UV filtration.
Filtration concerns
Originally, the untreated water contained levels of lead, Enterococci and E. coli, POC filtration sufficiently cleaned the rainwater of most contaminates.
In this section, we will be going over the construction of the the project. This will include some of the design stage, the prototypes that were created and though of, construction of the rainwater catchment system, and finally the final results.
|Proposed Date
|Actual Date
|Scope out project area
|Get a feel for the space, start to come up with prototype ideas
|February 26th, 2019
|March 5th, 2019
|Create prototypes
|Come up with different routes to take on this project, focus on placement of rainwater system components, design for desire and function
|March 12th, 2019
|March 12th, 2019
|Meet with CCAT
|Talk with them about their goals of the rainwater catchment and discover end goals of rainwater
|March 26th, 2019
|March 27th, 2019
|Weekly CCAT meetings
|Attend weekly CCAT meetings to discuss project progress, improvements, and feedback
|Start to gather materials
|Look through supplies at CCAT and find things that we can use for the catchment system
|March 12th, 2019
|March 27th, 2019
|Meet with Risk Management
|Lonny ended up becoming the spokesperson when it came to facilities management and met with them on our behalf
|April 1st, 2019
|Start construction
|Break ground on our project, brought in river rocks
|March 26th, 2019
|April 4th, 2019
|Continue construction
|Continue to build rainwater catchment system, keep adding to system and striving for excellence
|April 2nd, 2019
|April 5th, 2019
|Meeting with Lonny
|Have Lonny come look at the progress of the project and provide any feedback, feedback included getting rid of the wood pallet that the storage tanks were on
|April 9th, 2019
|April 9th, 2019
|Catch up with other groups
|Get updates and progress reports, help each other if possible and learn from one another to improve everyone's projects as much as possible to ensure a positive working/learning environment
|April 16th, 2019
|May 1st, 2019
|Finish presentation and Video
|Ensure that the video shows all attributes of the system and clearly communicates the project, the goal, and the design
|April 30th, 2019
|May 13th, 2019
|Work on Appropedia final draft
|Make sure formatting is clean, clear, and to the point
|April 30th, 2019
|May 13th, 2019
|Wrap-up construction and finishing touches
|Make sure that the project works and is completed to the best of the teams abilities
|May 7th, 2019
|May 15th, 2019
|Cost ($)
|Total ($)
|PVC pipe
|Storage Tank, 50 Gal
|Resale store
|Resale store
|Resale store
|Hamanaka Painting
|Total Cost
Kinkade-Levario, Heather Design for Water: Rainwater Harvesting, Stormwater Catchment, and Alternate Water Reuse New Society Publishers, Jun 1, 2007
Grafman, Lonny To Catch The Rain Arcata. Humboldt State University Press, 2017
Mun, J.S. "Design and operational parameters of a rooftop rainwater harvesting system: Definition, sensitivity and verification" Eleviser Volume 93, Issue 1 (2012)


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I just finished published a new website and added keywords in the page description of each page. But when I do a Google search, my website doesn't show up. Did I miss a step?
All your pages are indexed in Google. What search terms are you trying to use?
Comox Valley Newcomers Club is a different site. I'm looking for Comox Valley Newcomers Alumnae.
There is only 1 site on this account. Do you have another account? If so, log in to that account and post in this topic. I can see your account that way. Do not post your PIN or anything here.
I think I'm logged into the right account. For the Comox Valley Newcomers Alumnae.
Ok, I see. It can take some time for Google to discover your new site. It doesn't happen in a day or 2 usually. I have seen it take 10 months before.You can speed it up by using Google Webmaster Tools. This will ask Google to index the pages.
Didn't realize there was a waiting period. I need people to be able to find the site asap. I'll try the Webmaster tools. Thanks for your help, Drew.
Yes. Google does not know all. They must find you by sending their bots around the web. New sites are harder to find because they do not have many links headed their way yet
Tried the Webmaster Tools and verification failed. It doesn't recognize me as the owner of the website. Ugh. What next? Is Homestead the owner?
There are alternate methods to verify. Use the domain option and get a TXT record. Your domain provider is other. Then go to the domains tab in your account and Advanced DNS settings. Enter the record there and it should verify with no trouble,
I got a TXT record, though it took some clicking to find out where. When you say "domains tab" in my account, I'm not sure what you mean. I clicked Domains Manager but don't see an Advanced DNS settings option there. I've been clicking around the website and am not finding it. This is really over my head. :(
In your Homestead account. On the left there is a tab for domain management. If you want to post the record here, I can add it for you too.
Is this it?
Is this it?
Google would have asked you to imbed a small HTML code in the head of the index page so when they crawl it they will see the code and know your the owner. Its quite straight forward just go back to Google tools and look for site verification and it will lead you through the process. When you submit your website to other seaarch engines like BIng ( part of yahoo) they will ask the same. IT just a security measure to ensure yoou are the owner of the website.
I've been trying for the last two days to use this method and I keep getting a verification failed message. Then it tells me I've tried to many times and stops working altogether. Even today, the first time i went to the Google tools, it was telling me I've tried to many times even though I hadn't tried at all today and had event deleted the website info yesterday.
I have added the TXT. Did you get this record before or after you deleted and added the site again? Google may have generated a new record.
It looks like Google has verified me as the owner! Thank you! Do I need to do anything else?
Great! In your Webmaster Tools account you should find a fetch as Google option. Click that to request they crawl your site.
Is that under "Other Resources"/ "Structured Data Testing Tool"? I see a place to enter the website URL. Sorry, I really do need to be walked through every step of this. :)
I am not quite sure where it is now. They tend to move things around, but it has always been called "Fetch as Google"
Found it though, again, a lot of clicking! I guess there's nothing to do now but wait. Thanks again for all your help!
Great! Yes, they will crawl it soon.
I already see it on Google. It's not close to the top, but it's there. Yay!!
Great! Unfortunately getting to the top is much harder. Good luck
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Learn More About Me
I have my share of problems.
- My little sister sings terrible princess songs ALL THE TIME!
- I'm terrified of bugs.
- I'm even more terrified of Grace Chang and her evil fingernails.
- I'm stuck living with a bunch of girls because my dad is a soldier away on a mission.
- My teacher, Mr. McNutty, is a little, well, nutty.
What My Family Members Have to Say About Me:
Living with Zeke has taught me that boys are messy, can always find trouble, and they are obsessed with video games. I'm always worried about what Zeke will teach me next, but I can't help but be proud of Zeke!
I know Zeke looks up to me, and that makes me proud. I'm a soldier who is often away on secret missions, so Zeke is usually the man of the house. I wish I could be home more, but I think Zeke understands.
I'm Zeke's older sister. I try to help Zeke with his cool factor. I can't help that he doesn't listen.
I'm Zeke's little sister. Zeke is mean to my Princess Sing-Along, but I love her! "When you feel sick, stay home from school, la la la. Oozing pus and germs are uncool, la la la…" I sing her songs two hundred times a day.
Ruff, ruff, ruff. Ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff, ruff. Ruff! (Translation: I'm Waggles, and I never stop drooling. You will find me in horrible polka-dotted sweaters, frills, and lace, thanks to Zeke's sisters. Clearly they do not care that I am a boy!)
What My Classmates Have to Say About Me:
Grace Chang
Zeke the Freak? Yuck. I'm Grace Chang. I'm just a sweet little girl who loves to wear pink, frilly dresses. It's not my fault my long fingernails sometimes get in the way, or that it's so funny to make "Kick Zeke" signs.
Emma G. and Emma J.
Zeke the Freak? Yuck. We are Grace's best friends and agree with everything Grace says.
Hector Cruz
I'm Zeke's best friend. Sometimes Zeke and I have fights, but I'll always stick up for him, and he will always be my best friend.
Nicole Finkle and
Buffy Maynard
We think Zeke is soooo cute. We do everything we can to kiss him! He doesn't like it yet…but we will keep trying!
What the Media has to say about me:
"Readers who prefer an easier-to-read option to the Wimpy Kid series will find Zeke Meeks' comic responses to the tribulations of life as a third grader amusingly familiar." -Kirkus
"Young readers not yet ready for the Wimpy Kid series may find a friend in Zeke Meeks."
-ForeWord Reviews
"Levelheaded Zeke is an entertaining and likable narrator…the classmates' banter gives the book a Saturday morning cartoon sensibility." -Publishers Weekly
"Unlike Suzy Kline's Horrible Harry, Zeke hates bugs, but his…misadventures should tempt the same audience" -Booklist
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Zeke Meeks vs the Gruesome Girls
Girls are ruining Zeke Meeks' life. Not only is he surrounded by girls at home, he now has a new girl neighbor. She might be good at sports and video games, but when it comes down to it, she is still an awful girl.
Zeke Meeks vs the Horrifying TV-Turnoff Week
Zeke Meeks thinks his teacher is crazy when he announces that no one can watch TV for an entire week. There is no way Zeke will survive without videogames or his favorite shows. Will he be bored enough to play with his sister? Study? Actually read for fun? Only time will tell.
Zeke Meeks vs the Putrid Puppet Pals
Instead of playing at recess, Zeke Meeks' classmates have been sitting around, staring at their boring Puppet Pals. Will Zeke join them, even though he has no interest in this playground craze?
Zeke Meeks vs the Stinkin' Science Fair
Normally, Zeke Meeks wouldn't care too much about the science fair, but he needs the prize money. If he doesn't pay Grace Change fifty dollars, she'll use her evil fingernails to rip his face off. Now if only he could find a project that doesn't make the dog sick or clog up the pipes.
Zeke Meeks vs the Big Blah-rific Birthday
When Zeke's birthday party falls near Grace Chang's and Owen Leech's big bashes, he decides to cancel his party. After all, even he would rather go to their over-the-top parties than his simple celebration. But Zeke and his classmates are in for a surprise. Bigger doesn't always mean better.
Zeke Meeks vs the Horrendous Halloween
Halloween should be nothing but trick-or-treating, fun, and candy, but that's is not how it goes for Zeke. Costume troubles, a fight with Hector, and lame treats all mess with Zeke's holiday. Can Zeke overcome it all and save his Halloween?
Zeke Meeks vs the Super Stressful Talent Show
Zeke's teacher is at it again. This time, Mr. McNutty is making the whole class be in a talent show. Normally, Zeke wouldn't worry about having a great act, but something amazing is at stake: the winner of the talent show will get advice from reality TV star, Brassy Glass. Zeke can't sing, he can't dance, and he really can't juggle. So what can he possibly do to win a moment with his hero?
Zeke Meeks vs the No-Fun Fund-Raiser
As a rule, school fund-raising is no fun. But Zeke Meeks is determined to become the best fund-raiser around. After all, the student who sells the most cake mixes will win four tickets to Thrillsville amusement park. There's just one problem. Zeke is a terrible salesperson. Maybe his great grandma can teach him a thing or two about selling.


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How Games-Based Learning Affects Student Outcomes
Published by JP Medved, November 11 2015
Gamification and games-based learning (GBL) are hot topics in the eLearning and training industries. The ability to motivate and engage learners through the use of game mechanics like points, leaderboards, and awards shows enormous promise for improving educational results.
In fact, the total market for learning games is already $3.9 billion, and is expected to grow to $8.9 billion by 2017, according to a research report by Ambient Insight.
Capterra's own recent LMS research report found gamification to be the fourth-most desired feature for LMS users. Gamification is a top most-wanted feature by LMS users.Tweet This
But is all this hype and spending justified?
Gamification is still a relatively new concept in the pedagogical scheme of things. How can it possibly be as effective as this kind of investment would indicate?
To find the answer to this and other questions, Capterra and TalentLMS teamed up on a survey of learning management system users and instructional designers.
Building off previous TalentLMS research, this joint report sought to answer the questions everyone in the eLearning, training, and learning management space has about gamification.
Here's what we found.
Read on for (a lot) more great insights from our full LMS gamification study, below.
Everyone, apparently. From learning games to built-in LMS features, we found the vast majority of respondents use some form of gamification.
Gamification has a surprisingly large adoption rate among our survey respondents, 65% of whom identified themselves as LMS administrators and 35% as instructional designers.
Not surprisingly the largest number of respondents work in the education industry (26%) but other well-represented industries included manufacturing at 10%, healthcare/medical at 9%, and technology companies at 8%. These results track closely with our previous findings of general LMS users, and seem to imply if you're in an industry with a lot of regulation, or that requires intensive training, you're more likely to use an LMS and thus also use learning games or gamified learning elements.
With outliers removed, the average number of learners for our respondents was 782. Again this is consistent with previous research and indicates users of gamification are broadly representative of LMS users as a whole.
Organizations that use LMS gamification are split pretty evenly in size, with 52% making under $10 million in revenue. However, proportionally LMS gamification users skew larger than users of other types of software. Given that LMSs can be seen as big-ticket purchases, it makes sense that users would be on the larger size.
There is a subtle, but important, difference between gamification and learning games. While gamification applies game-like elements to traditional learning methods, learning games replace those methods with games designed to teach specific information. We wanted to understand both sides of this coin, and see whether one or the other was used more, and how that impacted learning objectives.
Fully 90% of LMS users have also employed some form of learning games in their courses. This is a staggeringly large number, but may not be totally surprising given the widespread availability of different learning games, templates, and instructions for building your own. 90% of LMS users have also employed some form of learning games.Tweet This
This breakdown was more interesting, especially since all the respondents to our survey were also LMS users. Here we found that while the majority (63%) used some form of electronic game (either one specifically built for the course or a more generic one), the remainder, more than one third (37%), used analog games like board or card games to assist in learning objectives. The relative ease of designing one of these, vs. having to learn a software tool to create an electronic game, may partially account for this, while the fact that analog learning games have existed for much longer than electronic ones may also explain their continued strong showing.
According to respondents learning games are incredibly effective. Not only did the vast majority say they increase student satisfaction (85%), scores (81%), and course completion rates (81%) Learning games increase scores, student satisfaction, and course completion rates.Tweet This, they also overwhelmingly said learning games improved the retention students had of course material (73%).
In fact, the only downside users of learning games noted was their impact on cost, where a hefty 38% said they increased the price of training. Depending on your objectives, however, this may be a small price to pay for implementing such an effective learning method.
Interestingly, there was virtually no difference in the effectiveness of digital vs. analog games. Respondents reported almost identical positive outcomes (and concurrent increase in training costs) between video/computer games and board/card games.
This relationship also held whether the learning games were general ones purchased "off-the-shelf," or custom-built ones tailored to a specific course, student body, or learning objective. This may mean that the extra time and energy you put into designing customized learning games for your own organization may be better spent by simply purchasing a learning game that already exists.
Gamification features are both widely offered, and widely used, though respondents did want more from their LMSs.
While 90% of respondents have used learning games, slightly fewer (83%) have access to gamification functionality built into their LMS.
Most gamified LMSs (56%) offer gamification features directly as a part of the system. However, a not-insignificant portion (25%) instead opt to offer such features as an optional add-on module (likely costing extra) or by integrating with a dedicated 3rd-part gamification system (19%). We'll look into how these different gamification delivery methods impact results, below.
Gamification features, if offered, had a very high adoption rate. Respondents used gamification features at an average of 70%. The most used features were points (85%), progress bars (78%), and levels (76%). Most used gamification features are points, progress bars, and levels.Tweet This
The least used features included activity feeds (30% had but did not use this feature), badges, leaderboards, and real-time performance feedback (22% had all these features but did not use them).
The features least offered by LMS vendors included avatars (17% of respondents did not have this feature), real-time performance feedback (16% did not offer this feature), and activity feeds (16% as well).
Of the 17% of respondents above who answered that their LMS did not offer gamification, fully 87% wished it did 87% wish their LMS offered #gamification features.Tweet This. This indicates a sizable opportunity for LMS vendors to attract new customers by offering such functionality and likely also shows some level of dissatisfaction by a good chunk of LMS users with their current software.
Of those whose LMS did not offer gamification features, the ones they most wanted included progress bars (50%), rewards (49%), and points (43%). This matches fairly closely with the usage numbers of respondents who actually have these features in their LMS. Least desired #LMS #gamification features are activity feeds, avatars, leaderboards.Tweet This
The gamification features least desired by people whose LMS did not offer any were activity feeds (16%), avatars (24%), and leaderboards (26%).
The ultimate question: Is gamification actually worth it?
Does it improve learner outcomes or is it all just smoke and mirrors? The survey results below speak for themselves.
Respondents found gamification had a massive positive impact on just about every metric of learner success. 84% claimed increased student satisfaction, 83% reported their students retained course content better, 80% said their course completion rate improved, and 71% noted better student scores on tests and assignments.71% say #gamification increases student scores.Tweet This
In fact, the only area where users were even slightly ambivalent was in the area of cost (as with learning games, above), with 42% saying gamification increased the costs of training and educating, with another 42% claiming it had no impact (either positive or negative) on such costs.
Taken as a whole these numbers paint an impressive picture of the effect, and opportunity, of gamification on the learning process. It seems that when it comes right down to it, gamification actually has the kind of results that the hype around it suggests. These findings also correspond well with previous research, including a University of Colorado study that found students who took a gamified course scored 14% higher than those taking a traditional course.
To further examine these numbers, we've broken out reported impacts by the method of gamification delivery (part of the LMS, third party integration, or optional add-on module). We wanted to see if this changed how effective this functionality was on improving student outcomes.
We found that while respondents reported mostly positive student outcomes across all delivery methods, one method clearly performed better than the other two. With gamification provided as part-and-parcel of the LMS, users reported higher overall positive impacts on almost every metric, and lower overall cost increases.
Not only is all the hype surrounding gamification and games-based learning justified, the results reported by LMS users indicate even greater gamification success than has yet been reported. While educators and trainers use gamified elements or learning games at very high rates, their success, and desire for additional gamification functionality, shows that further investment in this space will be a defining element of future eLearning tools.
Despite the perceived increase in cost, there seems to be no lack of enthusiasm from LMS users for gamfication features in their software. This points to a future where LMS vendors who can bring down the price (or perceived price) of gamification will win over customers and educators and have a chance to capture much of the 17% of LMS users who do not yet use gamified learning management systems.
This 13-question survey received 400 qualified responses over a period of 16 days.
J.P. currently works as Content Director at Capterra, a privately held technology and online media company focused on bringing together buyers and sellers of business software. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and digs eLearning and training technology. Follow him on Twitter at @rizzleJPizzle.


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eyedewcinema necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 70 diseños de 21 diseñadores freelance.
Eye dew cinema is "emotionally driven cinema" Newly formed company is looking for a logo that includes an extreme close-up of a female eye with a teerdrop forming in the corner of the eye all set inside a film frame.
Does not require for logo -- however if you wish use
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Black blue red and green. (feel free however to use the colours you wish as this can easily be changed and who know I may like your vision better)
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The pupil of the female eye should be black with a light source radiating from behind mimicking that of the sun in eclipse. The light should be reflecting on water droplets formed on leaves of grasss in the field around the pupil. The grass leaves are folding over from the weight of dew drops. These drops will form the basis of the tear in the corner of the female eye. This CONTEST at this time is for a logo only. If the winning logo meets conditions and produces an exquisite piece of artistic design there may be other work available.
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When do you think humans will become immortal?
I find this subject deeply fascinating and exciting, because there's actually a lot of information floating about online that says by the time we reach a technological singularity we would have life extending medicine and even nano bots flowing through our bloodstream, ridding us of disease and repearing dead cells, that will presumably extend our life beyond the generally settled limit of 125 So imagine this, by 2030-2040, we have the ability to extend our life, effectively making us 20 years younger and healthier And by 2050, which is around were estimated to reach a technological singularity, we have mind upload technology, and significantly improved life extension, with genetic engineering allowing people to have the ability to live hundreds of years beyond the current life expectancy This is exciting no?
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You truly are always on the wrong side of any issue. What do you say about Ahmadinejad and his beliefs in the twelfth Imams prophecy to be for-filled only when the blood of the infidels runs in the streets ? asking for Allah to "hasten" the arrival of the Islamic messiah, also known as the "Mahdi." as he chants death to America and the Zionests.What motivates such an anti american stance such as yours, philathome and local 84 is very hard to understand." Aug 15, 11 3:38 PM
Maybe you should rest it more often ( just a thought )" Aug 15, 11 3:44 PM
They call me is right . Call in the state police and shut these clubs down. Its just like "Dream" these places are bringing the character of the neighbor HOOD down. more people are going to be killed. It has to stop!" Sep 6, 11 4:16 PM
fungus? They want you to get rid of your lawn and plant indigenous crap weed." Sep 12, 11 8:23 PM
But the important thing is 3 out of the 12 spots in the lot are reserved for golf carts. Don't fall for that sign about reserved for fuel efficient vehicles only. It is Bull they can not give you a ticket!" Sep 12, 11 8:27 PM
The objectionable part is not the trimming of the sides, but that it seems to be a stealthy prelude to a hight restriction. We are done being softened up for, as Joe said " infringement of individual property rights." some of us are sick and tired of someone always looking up are driveway or over into our yard. We come out east to relax not to be the victims of some voyeuristic neighbor or over zealous town official always putting his nose in our business." Sep 16, 11 11:05 PM
And i do agree with you phila the sides should be kept trim " Sep 16, 11 11:14 PM
The HUMANITY ! Please tell me they didn't build a set of stairs without
Permission from Village building inspector Tom Lawrence,
Ample veting advice and persecution from Richard and company from the ARB, Three personal references from scull and bones society,
A letter from the DEC stating no plover live in a 6 mile vicinity,
A variance from Steven Spielberg,
The purchase of pine barren credits and a donation to the town soccer field! Angels and ministers of grace forgive them!" Sep 17, 11 8:59 PM
Oh well, It was after 8 guess I had a few Kocktails in me, ;)" Sep 18, 11 11:54 PM
Madam, I assure you I know more than I would like to know about the inside workings of EH" Sep 19, 11 3:29 PM
Yesterdays rant of a press conference was very un presidential, there were several things that stood out. Obama continued his compulsive need to blame others for his problems. He continued to make transparently untrue claims (such as implying that "every independent economist" agrees with his second stimulus package when it is his cerry picked few and insisting that the Solyndra decision was "made on the merits"). " Oct 7, 11 1:31 PM
He continued to portray himself as a man of incomparable political virtues and his opponents as selfish, uncooperative partisans.
None of this is new; in fact, the act is all getting a bit tiresome. But what particularly amused me is the president's imperiousness.
In an interview I saw after the speech Michael Reagan said if his father was alive he would be telling obama, Mr President, there you go again." Oct 7, 11 1:35 PM
What would you suggest harbor? let me guess patchogue . There is already traffic, some people want selection. you cant keep this place a protected market where only the few make $ off a small selection of over priced merchandise for ever." Nov 2, 11 4:00 PM
Good luck Bill you were a wonderful person easy to work with and just a nice guy. You will be missed. Wish you could have taken Harold with you" Nov 5, 11 7:33 PM
I just hope its a fair count and they don't put Harold Fisher in charge of examining for hanging chads. " Nov 8, 11 8:55 PM
you are correct about that for sure, I wonder what happens if someone wrote in Linda Cabot instead of Kabot ???" Nov 8, 11 8:57 PM
Joe, It sounds like Phil is getting his talking points from Paul Krugman again - The "getting paid for being a historian rant" was Pauls quote from ABC's This Week , Paul also wined about Republican Ideology being For "Fools And Clowns"
I also saw Rev. Jackson attacking Newt on CNNs show Reliable Sources Sunday. Correct me if I am wrong, wasn't Rev. Jackson counculing Clinton though the Lewinsky Affair and purjoring himself under oath, while Jackson himself was having an affair at the very same time, ROTFLOL reliable sources very funny ." Nov 21, 11 5:43 PM
Jay Schneiderman and Southampton Town Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst If you allow this to happen your done. No one in HB will vote for you ever again enough dumping on HB. Maybe if it was going in on Gin Lane you would have noticed!
Disgusting lack of concern for HB as par normal!" Nov 25, 11 1:06 AM
Other possible remedies, Ms. Throne-Holst said, could include the town purchasing the motel property and converting it into affordable housing.
HB has enough affordable housing already and you know it!
Purchase it and make it into community marina or a dog park . My sister has three children under 12 and lives on that block and let me assure you they are serious about this, everyone is OUTRAGED ! and watching" Nov 25, 11 1:16 AM
Hey Undoc, If thats not an example of reaping what you sowed, then I don't know what is, Your are spot on. People like nature think your stupid. condos would help everyones property values in the area go up. Nature thinks he is going to scare you with the taxes into the decision a dilapidated haunted motel full of miscreants is better than improving your neighborhood. Some people want this place to stay just the way it is so they can afford to stay here. Look it on the bright side nature if you get priced out and end up living in Selden at least you will be closer to Trader Joes" Nov 28, 11 11:28 AM
you cant build a nice house on that piece of crap to narrow nice try lol.
and Phil speaking as a true conservative todays news was a delight
Obama's Job Approval Drops Below Carter's
November 29, 2011 RSS Feed: President Obama's slow ride down Gallup's daily presidential job approval index has finally passed below Jimmy Carter, earning Obama the worst job approval rating of any president in political history.
Since March, Obama's job approval rating has hovered above Carter's, considered among the 20th century's worst president, but today Obama's punctured Carter's dismal job approval line. On their comparison chart, Gallup put Obama's job approval rating at 43 percent compared to Carter's 51 percent
Its about time I will sleep well tonight, Good evening
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Well I object to Mr DeGennaros objection who does he think he is arguing that a new supermarket on the village's eastern end would detract shoppers from his businesses. Where does he think he lives that such disregard for the constitution is the norm...Does he think he lives in China or San Francisco or Southam Oh sorry I forgot" Nov 29, 11 8:31 PM
You forget the progressive couples that rally around making up these false statistics don't have children like the rest of us. They are mostly granola eating mushroom collecting minimalists. Off they go in there Prius each day to the market (Preferably one under 8500 Sq ft) and buy an apple and some millet, maybe a box of green tea and some tofu." Dec 10, 11 1:21 AM
Then they return to there salt box in the woods and paint the dust in the sun light while listening to N.P.R. on there transistor radio, So you see, it is not an inconvenience for them at all to bring a small box or stocking out with them as they skulk out the fetch provisions for their partner, cat and themselves." Dec 10, 11 1:21 AM
Gabreski Airport is the place if done right it could be a winner" Dec 18, 11 10:10 AM
What legal? I think the odds favor the answer is no" Dec 31, 11 2:02 PM
Ya lets put a light on every corner. This will help slow the traffic down even more, So every other weekend of the summer when the fireman stand in the street collecting money, the flow of traffic will be even slower and they can collect more . While we are at it lets drop the speed limit on CR 39 to 25 MPH that should help, Oh and everyone must drive a bright yellow prius with a flashing light on top." Dec 31, 11 2:10 PM
Please Phil, He does, what he does, on purpose.
He threw Mubarak under the Bus, because he wants the Islamists in Charge of Egypt.
He got rid of Khaddafi because he wants the Islamists in charge of Libya.
He does NOTHING in Iran or Syria because he doesn't want to. The Islamists are already in charge in those countries.
He was running guns to the Mexican drug cartels because he wanted them armed and when people are killed by those guns. out comes the argument for more gun CONTROL.
Is it because he's stupid?
I say no, I say its all his plan. for fundamentally changing this country and the world." Feb 6, 12 8:21 PM
The American public's dependence on the federal government shot up 23% in just two years under President Obama, with 67 million now relying on some federal program, according to newly released data" Feb 8, 12 10:28 AM
Why would they tell a hero to get lost I don't get it? Thank you Mr Raymos for caring" Feb 9, 12 4:39 PM
Great job by local fd's... How about great job by everyone. Mr Raymos included. I will not let you dismiss his act of bravery. Who ever he is he deserves a lot of credit. Why cant you just agree the man is a hero.
And of coarse great job as always HBFD!" Feb 9, 12 10:19 PM
So now you want even more regulation of this site. LOL !!! It is certainly true that no one will be able to game a system that has been solidified by excessive regulation. This is the Progressive mantra: it doesn't matter how little we all have, as long as no one is getting away with something. This is true both in government and on a board such as this one. People are finally catching up to the fact government has been growing too much for the last 4 years and now we are seeing the consequences of it. " Feb 17, 12 11:26 PM
Time to rethink over regulation, both in Washington and Mr Zs head. I guess $575 gas this summer will help make my point, as it helps BHO get a bus ticket back to Rezcoville." Feb 17, 12 11:26 PM
This censorship is why the truth will never come out before November" Mar 4, 12 10:46 AM
Don't worry TCM, We hear you! Mr. Z would have you believe you are seeing the words "in God We Trust" over Mr. Jefferson's head on his coin. These progressives have no Class, Patriotism or Dignity. IN GOD WE TRUST indeed. Straight Ahead." Mar 26, 12 8:46 PM
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Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College is organizing "The 38th All India Moot Court Competition" scheduled to be held from 6.4.2018 to 8.4.2018.
We take this opportunity to invite your College/University to participate in the 38thall India Moot Court Competition. This time we have decided to introduce single speaker competition. Our past experience has shown that on many occasions, when a team of two are participating, one speaker's performance is far excellent than the other but the teams fail to reach the finals due to the weak performance of the other speaker. In order to avoid such a situation, we have decided to introduce a new format for the Moot competition with only a single speaker without any researcher. Each institution is eligible to send a maximum of two individual participants with separate registration forms and separate Registration Fees for each participant. All institutions are requested to send their nominations at the earliest without waiting for the last date so that good accommodation can be arranged for them.
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New Orleans Legend Fiend drops New Album "Still Cookin"
Former No Limit artist and currently signed Jet Life artist is back with a New Album "Still Cookin" with heavy production from 808 Mafia feat.Wale, Daz Dillinger & more. Available now on iTunes, fans can stream the project in its entirety via Spotify. Bag Talk Entertainment


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Brand New Bug Eyes
Having worn cheap sunglasses for most of my life, lately I've decided that I need to do a little better by my eyeballs as I get older. I spend a lot of time squinting into the sun on the tennis court, the slopes, and all manner of other places, and you really do notice a difference when you have a pair of sub-par sunglasses.
These are the Jackie Ohh II sunglasses by Ray Ban. I love a big, oversized pair of shades, and these will do nicely. Super lightweight and big enough to provide adequate protection, these are my new go-to shades.


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When it comes to information on the new health care law, the American public is more likely to trust information from health care providers, according to a new Kaiser poll. Forty-four percent of respondents indicate they trust information from doctors and nurses, followed by state and federal agencies, community organizations and friends and family. Significantly fewer listed health insurance companies, news media and social media as trusted sources. Younger adults and democrats are more likely to trust information from official sources.
Yet while information from health care professionals and federal and state agencies is viewed as the most trustworthy, more people actually get their information from the news media. Over a third of the consumers surveyed reported actively seeking information on the ACA.
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BEIJING (Reuters) - China urged all sides trying to rein in communist North Korea's nuclear weapons program on Tuesday to engage fully to achieve results sooner rather than later.
Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill will hold talks in Beijing on Wednesday with North Korean diplomat Kim Kye-gwan and other delegates to the stop-start six-party talks which China has hosted for years with little noticeable result.
Reclusive North Korea promised to produce a declaration on its nuclear program as part of a broader multilateral deal under which North Korea, which detonated an atomic device in October 2006, agreed to abandon all its nuclear programs in exchange for economic and diplomatic incentives.
"I think we're going to talk about how we can complete phase two and what the elements are in putting together this declaration package and how we might go on from there," Hill told reporters.
Hill met briefly with Kim and China's nuclear pointman Wu Dawei on Tuesday, and is also scheduled to meet Japanese delegate Akitaka Saiki while in Beijing.
"I think both discussions were very good," Hill said of his initial discussions with Kim and Wu, without elaborating.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang told a news conference earlier that China hoped the talks in Beijing this week would have a positive outcome.
"They will exchange views on advancing the six-party talks, and we hope that the other parties will be able to engage in full and effective communications," Qin said.
"... This would help to implement as quickly as possible and in a full and balanced way the actions of the second phase."
The six-party agreement was struck by the two Koreas, China, Japan, Russia and the United States.
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak also visits China this week, aiming to boost business with the country's biggest trade partner.
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Why salespeople shouldn't generate leads
To be effective in meeting annual sales targets, a salesperson often needs to focus on countless miscellaneous tasks to ensure a consistently full pipeline. There is a lot of legwork involved in generating leads that a sales person must do to generate leads for a company, but has nothing to do with closing actual sales.
Now consider how, in closing a deal, most salespeople require some technical and finance support to affix pricing to a product or service and develop contracts. Some complex contracts may even require management and legal involvement. So, why is it that salespeople receive this back-end support, but are then left on their own to find sales leads?
Many companies don't understand the process of effectively generating leads, so salespeople are left to their own devices in bringing in more business. It's no wonder that even the most outstanding salesperson can't do their job properly, having to take all these extra steps just to get warm sales leads. To break this cycle, you can support your salespeople by:
Getting them to do what they do best: sell
Don't let your best sales talent waste time on prospecting. Give them more firepower by parsing out certain sales and lead generation functions, so that they can make time to see more sales prospects in any given day.
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Outsource some obligations that your sales team is saddled with, to help them be more successful. The most crucial of these is generating leads. Partner with lead generation pros to develop a strategy that brings in qualified sales leads every single day.
By doing this, your sales force will be much more effective, as they will have more time to spend in front of key executives who understand buying and have the seniority to approve expenditures. Talk to us about how we can get your salespeople in a meeting with the right people.


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Standardized tests aren't for every student, and, increasingly, they aren't for every college either. These schools do not require standardized test scores (like the SAT and ACT) to be considered for admission. However, they may require graded writing samples or other examples of students' work instead.
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In 2014, the Tompkins County Office for the Aging (COFA) led efforts to apply to participate in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. COFA initiated this effort as a direct result of stakeholder input and recommendations made during numerous consensus workshops that were held to develop the 2015 Strategic Plan for Aging in Tompkins County. Founding members of an initial steering committee that included Lisa Holmes and Lisa Monroe, Tompkins County Office for the Aging; Environmental Gerontologist, Esther Greenhouse; Teri Reinemann, Lynn Gitlow, and Rhoda Meador, Ithaca College, convened to start the formal application process. Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca were accepted into AARP's Network of Age-Friendly Communities in May, 2015.
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On the menu for the evening:
~ Yucca Fries with Pique (chunky scallion-cilantro sauce)
~ My Grandmother's Buñelos (cheese fritters)
~ Patacones (fried green plantains)
~ Papitas de Paseo con Hogao ("Picnic Potatoes" with tomato-scallion sauce)
~ Candied Orange Yam Empanadas (cornmeal pockets filled with my Mom's candied orange yams)
~ Platanos Maduros con Chocolate (grilled sweet plantains with chocolate drizzle)
~ Bocadillo de Guayaba y Brevas con Queso (guava paste candied green figs with cheese)
I planned the menu around some of my favorite Colombian finger foods & appetizers that could easily be served tapas style. Except for the Thanksgiving inspired empanadas, I enjoyed many of these platillos as snacks or side dishes as a child during my family's yearly visits to Colombia. Most of these recipes are borrowed from various aunts and my grandmother, lending a warm, cozy feeling to this small family gathering. Mama and Tia were very gracious about letting me run the show and happily chopped away as I worked on the two new empanada recipes, but I made sure to ask for help when it came to things like the right ratio of masa (dough) & guiso (a mixture of meat, spices and sauce) for the empanadas, or how to peel that darned yucca without severely injuring myself. As they challenged each other with who could remember the most about their childhood in Colombia, I snapped pictures of their hands in action. To me all hands are beautiful and tell a story, and I find both my Mom's and my Auntie's hands to be just lovely.
Our day of cooking proved to be educational for all of us, as Tia had forgotten what went into some of the recipes and I had no idea what I was doing in some instances. Mama was an excellent coach and teacher, especially when it came to making and shaping the empanadas. Because I was scaling down their size, she made sure to point out that they couldn't be overfilled. I learned the difference in oil temperatures when preparing buñuelos versus empanadas and patacones, and finally learned the proper ratio of ingredients for making pique. What is pique? The best way I can describe it in English is that it's a slightly chunky scallion & cilantro sauce which is pickled in cumin spiced vinegar. You can think of it as Colombia's answer to chimichurri, using the green onions and cilantro as opposed to the Argentine parsley and garlic. Like chimichurri, it can be used in just about everything, from meats to soups, or as a dipping sauce for hors d'oeuvres, as illustrated in this meal. Let's check out the recipe for the pique and the yucca fries.
Yucca Fries with Pique (serves 4; total cost per serving of fries: ~ $1.00)
2 medium yuccas (fresh, not frozen!)
8 c lightly salted water
4 c light cooking oil (canola, etc.)
Begin by peeling the yucca. To do so easily and safely, cut off each end of the yucca root then cut the yucca in half. Take one of the halves and hold it firmly (as illustrated by Mom in the photo) and cut into the peel down the length of the yucca. With the knife, gently begin to dislodge the peel from the flesh, finishing the peeling process with your fingers and plenty of elbow grease. Once this part is done, the rest is a piece of cake! Cut the yucca into 1/2" thick fries that are about 2-3" in length. Cook them in rapidly boiling, salted water about 10 minutes or until they just become tender. Do not overcook as these will finish cooking in the frying process. Drain them from the water and allow to cool to room temperature.
In a large saucepan heat the cooking oil until very hot (use a small piece of yucca to test the oil; if the yucca begins to fry and rise to the top immediately, the oil is ready). Cook the yucca fries until they're a light golden brown and drain a plate lined with plenty of paper towels. You can salt them if you like but you won't really need to, as the yucca's distinct flavor is delicious on its own. Serve them with pique, a small side of hogao, or your favorite salsa. Enjoy!
Pique (yields 3 cups as written; total cost of entire recipe: $4.50)
2 c finely chopped scallions (greens & tops)
1 c finely chopped cilantro (leaves & stems)
1/8 c white wine vinegar
1/2 c water
1/8 t sea salt
1/4 t ground cumin
Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Put the prepared pique in a medium jar and refrigerate for about an hour before using. You can put pique on top of steak, chicken, or pork, in soups and stews, over rice dishes, or as a dip. It can be slightly addicting, so enjoy it while it lasts!
My Grandmother's buñelos proved to be more challenging than I thought. Colombian buñelos are round cheese fritters that are commonly eaten during the Christmas and New Year holidays with things like brevas (candied green figs) and manjar blanco (similar to dulce de leche but a lot sturdier). Made correctly and from scratch, they are wonderful little spheres of cheesy goodness, and even if they're fried, you'll find they're not greasy at all. When my Mom started to scold me about not working the dough correctly, saying I'd seen her make them dozens of times, I reminded her I was just used to eating them, not making them. She rolled her eyes at me but walked me through each step anyway, with my Aunt helping to explain the quick fixes that one can use in case the cheesy dough turns out too moist or too dry. Because the method for this recipe is a bit lengthy, I'll save that for its very own recipe post next month. For my first try I think I did pretty well! I only had to sacrifice about 5 of the 45 that the recipe yielded, and the rest turned out perfectly. My only problem was trying to keep all our hands away from them while we finished the rest of the spread because it's impossible to eat just one. In order to conserve buñuelos, we worked on the patacones and platanos maduros next.
A tropical country that straddles both sides of the equator, Colombia very proudly boasts about their wide variety of fruits and vegetables that seem to be perpetually in season. One fruit that is commonly used in Colombian cuisine is the plantain. Whether green or ripe, it is used for appetizers, soups and desserts. Patacones are made from green plantains that are cut into thick slices and flash fried. They're then removed from the oil and allowed to drain a bit before flattening them into a thinner round, then flash fried again. Salted immediately after cooking, patacones make for a wonderful snack or side, especially when topped with pique. You can think of them as a larger, softer plantain chip. Platanos maduros are used in many dessert dishes in Colombia, and I chose to prepare them the way my Tia Gladis did: they're simply sliced into thick rounds and flash fried until golden brown. She would then melt some dark chocolate and dip each slice into the chocolate, making for an absolutely sinful little snack or dessert. Both of these recipes are easy to make and only cost about $2 for 2 servings.
Bocadillos (which literally translates into "little mouthfuls") are simple little treats made with either guava paste or candied green figs with cheese. Other variations will also pair the figs and guava paste with manjar blanco. My Mom checked in with one of my cousins in Colombia to see what the latest cheese pairing was these days and a medium cheddar was the winner. Again the creamy saltiness of the cheese enhances the sweetness of the guava and figs, and these can be eaten on their own or paired with crackers or even a buñelo or two. For a different, savory treat, try the papitas de paseo, which my great-grandmother used to make for my mom and her siblings whenever they went to visit one of the family's many coffee or sugar plantations. These are ridiculously simple to make and go well with salsa, hogao, pique, you name it! Simply boil baby red potatoes in chicken stock until tender, remove from heat and salt immediately. Place them on a plate to dry for about 5 minutes so that the salt has the chance to adhere to the skin of the potato and they're ready to eat!
My last tapas were the two Thanksgiving inspired empanadas. Because they were my own little creation, I wanted to work on them myself. The only problem was that I'd never actually made empanadas before, so at first I was lacking the coordination to properly shape & form these little pockets. Traditionally, Colombian empanadas are filled with a cumin-spiced ground beef & onion filling and are about the size of a French roll. I decided to make two different types, one savory and one sweet, incorporating some of the leftovers from Thanksgiving. My first set was made with a mixture of minced turkey meat (both dark and white meat) and hogao. After my Aunt had helped me with all the chopping, I worked on cooking the hogao. Mom declared it to be "beautiful" which was nice to hear since this is the first time she's tried mine. The sweet set of empanadas was to be filled with my Mom's candied orange yams and extra spices. Both my Mom and my Aunt looked at me like I was crazy for trying this recipe but they went along with it anyway. In my mind I could almost taste the juxtaposition of slightly salty cornmeal with the sweetly spiced yams and knew the combination would be quite tasty. As luck would have it, this was declared the best dish of the evening. And now for the recipes!
Empanadas con Guiso de Pavo y Hogao (yields about 12-15 mini empanadas; total cost of recipe: ~$4.75)
1 c Goya Masarepa (yellow corn meal that can be found in the Hispanic foods aisle of your grocery store or at Hispanic markets; be sure to use yellow, not white!)
1/2 t salt
1½ c warm water
1 T vegetable oil
1/2 c minced cooked turkey (white & dark meat)
1/3 c hogao (see recipe here)
About 4 c cooking oil for frying
Other supplies:
1 sandwich size plastic bag, sides cut open
Wooden cutting board
Smooth bottomed juice or water glass
Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl and mixing well until you have a firm but malleable dough. Roll small pieces of dough into small spheres that are about 1½" in diameter and set aside. In a separate bowl mix the minced turkey with the hogao and set aside.
Lay the plastic bag flat on the board and place one of the dough balls in the center of board. Fold the outer half of the bag over the dough ball and using the glass, press the dough into a flat circle that's about 1/16" thick. Be sure that it is not too thick or too thin as this will seriously affect the finished product. Peel back the top layer of the plastic bag and spoon about ½ teaspoon of the turkey & hogao mixture in the center. Using the top layer of the plastic bag to help you, fold the empanada together and press the edges together to seal in the filling. Carefully peel back the plastic and remove the empanada. Continue this process until they're all formed.
Fry the empanadas in very hot oil for about 5 minutes or until they turn a light golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with plenty of pique and enjoy!
Candied Orange Yam Empanadas (yields 12-15 mini empanadas and about 1 cup extra yams & syrup; total cost of recipe: $7)
Candied Yams:
2 medium yams
1/2 jar of orange marmalade (with rinds)
1 c firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 c orange juice
¼ t ground nutmeg
½ t ground cinnamon
Other supplies:
1 sandwich size plastic bag, sides cut open
Wooden cutting board
Smooth bottomed juice or water glass
Peel and cut the yams into 2" cubes. Toss lightly with oil and roast in a preheated 400° oven for about 20 minutes or until the yams become slightly tender. Remove from oven and set aside. In a large saucepan combine the orange juice, orange marmalade and brown sugar and bring to a low simmer, making sure the sugar has completely dissolved. Add the roasted yams to the syrup and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
To prepare the empanadas, spoon about 1/3 of the yams into a bowl along with plenty of syrup. Mash with a fork until almost smooth, adding more syrup if the yams are too dry. Follow the above procedure for shaping the empanadas, this time using the candied orange yam filling. Fry as instructed above and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with a side of extra syrup, garnish with orange zest and enjoy!
As I mentioned earlier, the Candied Orange Yam Empanadas were definitely the stars of the evening, although Mama and Tia said everything turned out delicious and beautifully presented. This was no small feat and definitely took a lot of time to put together but we all felt the end result was well worth our combined efforts. We had so much fun doing this that I want to do it again, but perhaps on a slightly less elaborate scale; my kitchen just isn't big enough for all of my big ideas!
Seriously though, between the good food, the interesting stories of a completely different time and place, and the quality time I got to spend with my mother and my aunt, this was a fabulous experience that I will never forget. I was finally able to learn how to prepare food that is part of my heritage, and I was happy to note that I am far more creative in the kitchen that I'd originally thought. But most importantly, I was able to spend this holiday with two of my favorite women in the world, bonding with them more than I ever imagined. Thanks for the opportunity, Foodbuzz! It was a blast!


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One of Nigeria's most promising young rappers, Zato, is out with a new single. After dropping Lost Ones featuring Terry Tha Rapman last year with an accompanying video, the young MC is back to handle his business in 2012. The title of his first single is Good Time.
The single which was produced by Night Blaze [who happens to be the CEO of the label Zato is signed to, Night Blaze Ent] is unlike anything he has done in the past. Good Time shows Zato's wide range and versatility not only as a rapper but as an artiste as well.
At just 19 years of age, Zato proves he has what it takes to last. Zato is currently being managed by Wrekkhodds Entertainment, a new artiste management and events company.
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Willian lay on the floor, career in the balance, having mercilessly been hauled down shortly after entering battle. No one could bare to watch and silence quickly fell around Stamford Bridge. No one that is but: JT. As Chelsea physio Eva Carneiro entered the fray to attend to the stricken forward there was one man who didn't shy away. John Terry did the brave thing in walking over to survey the situation, offer some captainly advice, maybe even a rub on the back.
Who knows what drew him to hunched Carneiro and Willian. The sense of responsibility? The need to be leader of men? Or just good old fashioned captainly supervision? We may never be sure but I for one am glad he did.
It seems as if Eva Carneiro's pants are tighter than the other members of Chelsea's bench staff…I wonder who's idea that was? *ahem* Terry
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Donald Trump has claimed that the UK Apprentice is the best international version of the show.
The businessman insisted that he is partly responsible for the success of the BBC version as he encouraged producer Mark Burnett to recruit Sir Alan Sugar.
"He does a good job over there," Trump, who fronts the original US programme, told Seven magazine. "I chose him with Mark Burnett. We have tried this format in lots of countries with different entrepreneurs and Alan has done it best."
Trump also attacked Martha Stewart and Richard Branson for launching "copycat" versions of his show in the US.
"When my show became a success I had all these people trying to copy it. Martha Stewart, Richard Branson. They all failed," he said. "I really like Richard even though he tried to copy my show and failed. His show bombed whereas mine was the number one rated. The Apprentice has just been renewed for two more years."


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Law School: What You Need to Know to Go - Information Session
Tue, February 26, 2013
If you'd like to learn more about the law school application process, please join our workshop! Registration is required to attend. Liberal arts majors are also welcome to schedule an appointment with the Pre-Law Advisor (call 512-471-7900 for appointment).
Law School: What You Need to Know to Go
Date: Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
Time: 2:30- 4:00 pm
Location: CMA A2.320
Eligibility: This workshop is open to all UT Austin students, regardless of major.
RSVP: Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP here.
Topics include how to prepare for law school, how to be a competitive applicant and whether or not to go. You'll also hear a former lawyer's perspective on the law school experience.


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(Blogger buggarised around and I only just saw that this post never made it up on Friday. So here it is… On Monday!!)
It's been a funny old week, but it's ending on a delightfully high note. Not only did Sparky and I start our new exercise routine this morning (waking at 5am six days a week to do either yoga/jog) and it felt goooood, but I've also been able to get my hands into the dirt and start working on our garden beds. It's my favourite domestic thing to do and after an hour or two in the garden, I feel like I've been on holidays. Or am flush with that post-exercise endorphin rush.
Plus the sun is shining (it's as windy as all get-out, but I'm not going to complain) and I got my new issue of frankie in the post today, just in time for the weekend! AND it's chock-full of awesome things that people make. Win:win:win!
Bonus: Tonight, I'm making caramel popcorn! My teeth are aching with happiness (or is that sugar?) already.
I hope you all have wonderfully content weekends, and much happiness results. xx


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"Coming to God: First Days"
Lord, what shall I do that I
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Here is the bread, and
here is the cup, and
I can't quiet myself.
To enter the language of transformation!
To learn the importance of stillness with one's hands folded.
When will my eyes of rejoicing turn peaceful?
When will my joyful feet grow still?
When will my heart stop its prancing as over the summer grass?
Lord, I would run for you, loving the miles for your sake.
I would climb the highest tree
to be that much closer.
Lord, I would learn also to kneel down
into the world of the invisible, the inscrutable and the everlasting.
Then I will move no more than the leaves of a tree on a day of no wind,
bathed in light,
like the wanderer who has come home at last
and kneels in peace, done with all unnecessary things;
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Wherever there are rivers and rolling lands, one will often find farms, farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, and more. This is exactly the case in the Hudson Valley, the region that surrounds the Hudson River. Adventure your way just a bit north of New York City, and you'll be entering into the Hudson Valley region; a land of bounty.
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Naples in 5 days
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On the fourth day relaxing walks around the city admiring the many buildings of artistic monuments. Among these are historical and architectural importance for the Gravina Palace, the Palace Cellamare a Chiaia, Palazzo Tarsia, or the Palace of the Spanish in the ward by Virgin Healthcare, which is one of the finest examples of civil architecture in Baroque Naples . Near Piazza Carlo III watch the Real Hostel for the Poor, the largest monumental palace of Naples and one of the largest buildings of eighteenth-century Europe. If you still have time, with the Circumvesuviana reach the archaeological site of Pompeii, a leap of two thousand years back in time. On the fifth day head to Beverello to take a ferry or hydrofoil to the islands of Ischia and Capri.
Ischia. The largest island in the Gulf of Naples. The average time of shipping is 90 minutes with ferry and 70 minutes by hydrofoil or fast ferry, but it's worth it. Here you can regenerate the natural hot springs of which the island is of volcanic origin, is rich. The thermal waters of Ischia are known and used since ancient times. Several thermal parks with numerous hydrothermal pools and a crystal clear sea will make you relax and refuel. The island is so rich in vegetation so they can boast the name "Green Island".
Capri. Beyond the worldly life, is fascinating for its part "wild". Characteristic are the famous Faraglioni, three small rocky islets just off the shore create a spectacular visual effect. The coast is indented with numerous coves and bays that alternate with steep cliffs. The most famous cave is undoubtedly the Blue Grotto.
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As you may well know, kid's birthday parties can get expensive really quick.
And I'm not even talking about their gifts. I'm talking about feeding everyone, decorations, invitations, etc.
I like to DIY as many party decorations as I possibly can to save money.
I first showed you my easy party backgrounds last year when I did one for the kid's 1st birthday party. This year, I added a bit more umph to it.


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Bowman Inn & Suites
About the hotel
The Bowman Inn and Suites is located on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway, US Route 12, with easy access to many popular area attractions. The Bowman Inn and Suites is the perfect place to stay for your outdoor adventure. The North Dakota Badlands, filled with grand rock formations and open space are less than 1 hour away. Or grab your gear and head to the Grassland National Park or Dakota Prairie to hunt for pheasant, antelope, and deer.
All our rooms are decorated with all the features you want to make your stay comfortable, including free wifi, microwave, mini fridge, and a hair dryer.
Services and conditions
While staying at the Bowman Inn, start each day with a free breakfast, stay connected with free high speed internet access, and relax in our 24-hour lobby with a complimentary cup of coffee.
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
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With the invention of the drinking fountain in 1906 by Luther Haws, the Haws Sanitary Drinking Faucet Company formed in 1909 in Berkeley, California. During the 1950's, Haws introduced emergency drench showers and safety eyewashes into its manufacturing line. Establishing headquarters in Northern Nevada in 1996, Haws continued expanding, opening global locations Haws AG (Switzerland) in 1985, Haws Manufacturing Pte, Ltd (Singapore) in 1999, and Haws-Avlis (Brazil) in 2001. To this day, Haws Corporation's innovative spirit is driven by third, fourth and fifth generations of the Haws family.
Model 1920W painted white stainless steel bottle filler uses a patented stainless steel push-button valve assembly allowing for front access stream adjustment as well as cartridge and strainer access. It can be a stand-alone station, or mounted above the Haws 1311 or 1501 drinking fountains.
100% lead-free waterwaysPainted white finishAvailable steel wall mounting plate recommended.75 gpm (2.8 L) Laminar flowMaintenance is made easy with front access to valve adjustment and cartridge replacementHaws manufactures drinking fountains and electric water coolers to be lead-free by all known definitions including NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Section 9, California Proposition 65, and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Product is compliant to California Health and Safety Code 116875 (AB 1953-2006).


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Everblooming gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides "Veitchii") is a gardenia cultivar characterized by a low, mounding habit, evergreen leaves and sweetly fragrant flowers, which bloom throughout the spring and summer. Due to its short stature and compact habit, everblooming gardenia is a common choice for containers. Like other gardenia varieties, everblooming gardenia is a high-maintenance plant.
Everblooming gardenia is a small gardenia cultivar that grows to a mature height of 4 feet, with a spread of about 3 feet. The plant has a round habit made up of glossy, dark green rounded leaves and delicate, highly fragrant white blooms. Everblooming gardenia is a useful plant for areas with limited space, and it fits in aesthetically in Asian-inspired gardens. The shrub is well utilized in pots and containers near doorways and on patios, where its fragrance can be enjoyed.
Everblooming gardenia may be cultivated in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 11, where it grows in partial shade or full sunlight. The plant must have acidic, well-draining soil to thrive. Enhance the soil by applying an acidic fertilizer and adding iron compounds. Organic matter such as compost or ground bark can also help to make the area gardenia-friendly. Water regularly throughout the growing season to keep the soil evenly moist.
Gardenias are subject to a wide range of pest and diseases, including scales, aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew and die back. Gardenias grown in soil that is too alkaline often develop chlorosis, an unattractive yellowing of the leaves. Amend the soil with organic matter and avoid getting water on the plant's leaves to help prevent disease and cultural problems. Insects may have to be treated by releasing predatory insects or applying horticultural oil.
The common gardenia from which the everblooming gardenia is derived hails from China, where it has been in cultivation for hundreds of years. English botanist John Ellis named the plant in 1761 after his friend Dr. Alexander Garden, a Scottish naturalist and physician who lived in Charleston, South Carolina. In the Victorian era, the gardenia was a symbol for secret love. Today it is a popular garden plant and is often the centerpiece in corsages.
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Italian Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
I had a craving for Rissoles the other day, and when I told my other half this his initial response was quoting The Castle (for those playing in another country, The Castle is a brilliant Australian movie that embarrassingly depicts a typical Australian family). It made me think, "Rissoles – are they Australian??" I did a bit of research and found that yes they are, but they are also a pretty international dish – there are a lot of countries that do their version of the ol' Rissole. The Australian version is cooked on a BBQ and usually consumed with tomato sauce (the sweet bottled variety, otherwise known as Ketchup).
So I wondered, what are those things I've grown up eating? They are in fact called Polpette. Polpettine (smaller version) are the ones that you find in Spaghetti.
This was the first time I'd made these by myself, so I spent the whole day calling mum asking questions (sorry for interrupting your movie mum!). I'm not sure where this recipe came from but I assume she learnt this in Italy – you see mum spent about 7 years living in Italy after she met my dad there, so even though she's Australian, she knows good Italian food, great Italian food in fact.
So below is my tested and successful recipe for Italian Meatballs with Tomato Sauce, and might I add, they were delicious! I love eating these with some crunchy bread and a salad, but this recipe actually makes quite a bit of sauce, so it would go very well with some pasta. It makes 12 medium sized balls, but you could adjust to the size you like.
500g beef mince
½ onion, chopped finely
2 garlic cloves, chopped finely
½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
½ cup parmesan, grated
½ cup parsley, chopped finely
2 eggs
Sea salt and black pepper
Flour, for coating
Olive oil
750ml tomato passata
1 tin diced tomatoes (400g)
In a large bowl, add the mince, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan, parsley, eggs and salt and pepper, and mix well until all ingredients are combined. Hands work best with this.
In a small bowl, add a few tablespoons of flour. Take a large heaped tablespoon of the mince mixture, and using your hands, mould into a ball. Make sure there are no big cracks in the balls and they are 'sealed'. Roll the ball into the flour and lightly dust of any excess flour by moving between hands. When they are evenly coated set aside and continue with the rest of the mixture.
In a large heavy based pot on a medium heat, add a good splash of olive oil. Add the meatballs in batches, and cooked until the outside is sealed and lightly browned. When all balls have been sealed, return the rest to the pot and add the tin of tomatoes and the passata. Add a good pinch of salt and give them a stir. Bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, or until the sauce has thickened and the acidity in the tomatoes has gone.
Buon appetito!
Buon appetito!