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Author Notes: A crisp almond cookie for all your holiday gifting, swapping, and impressing needs, from Sweet Miniatures by Flo Braker (Chronicle Books, 2000). —Genius Recipes
Makes about 7 dozen cookies
- 2 1/3 cups (325 grams) unsifted all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into quarters
- 1 1/3 cups (280 grams) Hawaiian washed raw sugar (or turbinado or demerara -- see note)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 ounces (1 cup) sliced almonds
- Sift the flour and baking soda onto a sheet of waxed paper; set aside.
- In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan over low heat, combine the butter, sugar, cinnamon, and water. Stir occasionally just until the butter melts. Do not allow the mixture to boil. David Lebovitz recommends not letting the sugar melt thoroughly -- the crunchy bits make for wonderful texture in the cookie. Remove from heat and stir in the almonds. Pour this mixture into a 3-quart mixing bowl; set aside for about 30 minutes at room temperature until lukewarm, about 90 degrees F.
- Add the dry ingredients all at once; stir thoroughly until blended.
- Press the soft dough into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch pan, preferably straight-sided (such as a 1 1/2 quart Pyrex loaf pan) lined with plastic wrap. Cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze until firm.
- Adjust rack to lower third of oven and preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line two large cool baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Lift out the firm dough from the pan onto a cutting board. For larger cookies, simply slice as thinly as you can, crosswise. For smaller cookies, cut dough in half crosswise and then cut the halves lengthwise into thirds. Using a sharp knife, cut each bar into 1/8-inch or thinner slices, and space them 1/4 inch apart on the baking sheets. (The dough slices as though it were fudge.) You can use a sawing action with a serrated knife in order to cut through the nuts to make very thin slices.
- Bake, one sheet at a time, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the undersides are light golden; then turn cookies over and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp and honey-colored. Place baking sheet on a wire rack to cool. Lift cookies from parchment when cool.
- Stack cookies in an airtight container and store at room temperature up to 10 days.
- Note: Hawaiian washed raw sugar is available in supermarkets in 2-pound plastic bags. If you cannot locate it, you can substitute turbinado or demerara.
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over 1 year ago Camilla
A chilli added to the mixture takes this recipe to another level - am going to try adding lavender next - thanks for posting!
almost 2 years ago Lunadalutti
Besides the fact they're delicious, I have to mention that these cookies pretty much saved a man's life. My uncle was undergoing a very tough health treatment for Hepatitis C, and the meds simply ruined his appetite. He literally could not ingest anything at all for 2 days after his shots, and would eat tiny portions of a very restricted array of foods he could barely stand to swallow. But then he had a go and tried these cookies. That's the only thing he would eat with some pleasure. So thank you for sharing!!! Really!!!!
almost 2 years ago Ashley Marie
That's a beautiful story! I hope your Uncle is doing well!
8 months ago Lunadalutti
Hi Ashley! The good news is that my uncle beat the Hep and now presents a zero viral count. And has resumed his life, teaching, surfing and playing guitar. Every year when I bake these for the holidays I think of him, and of you! Have a lovely year!
over 2 years ago Hilarybee
I wrote about this on the hotline, but I used the cookies more like crackers, and served them with a cheese plate. Brie, goat cheese with honey and cracked pink pepper; a stilton with lemon zest. It was a really nice course.
over 2 years ago
Kristen Miglore
Kristen is the Executive Editor of Food52
Such a great idea -- how did you modify the cookie recipe to make it more savory? Thank you!
over 2 years ago student epicure
Yum! Just made these after letting them freeze overnight. They are the perfect cookie to go with tea, as they get all nice and crisp and are delicious dunked in a cup of Earl Grey. I appreciated the sugary-buttery simplicity, but think the recipe would make a delightful base for my adventurous flavors.
over 2 years ago Sarag
Oh my goodness. I made them g-f, with vanilla and salt, no cinnamon. Fantastic. Cannot stop eating them.
almost 3 years ago weshook
Just baked these up for a bakesale. I've been wanting to try them and finally got around to making them. Mixed up the dough before work this morning and pulled them out of the refrigerator to bake this evening. Came together perfectly--perhaps because I didn't have time to over mix. I think that I will freeze the dough next time so I can slice thinner and add a hint of salt to temoer the sweetness. Delicious!
almost 3 years ago mknubel
I made a cookie similar to this years ago from a Martha Stewart recipe, and she spoke to the crumbling dough issue. It comes from over mixing and overhandling of the dough. The second the dough comes together, stop mixing it and press it together with as few motions as possible, the pressing actually finishes the mixing process. My first batch of these were crumbly, but my second and third batches got better as I learned how to (not) handle the dough.
almost 3 years ago Chef Neen
Has anyone tried adding amaretto or almond extract to enhance the almond flavor?
almost 3 years ago
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Yes, it's great! Also, toast the almond slices first.
almost 3 years ago brooklynite
I made a batch using the original recipe, and like lots of reviewers, thought it could use some zip. My next batch was done with orange blossom water, cardamom to replace the cinnamon, and a dash of salt--delicious! I've got some uncrystallized candied ginger now, and am thinking of adding that. Any suggestions on what to use to replace the cinnamon? I have in the house: vanilla, almond, and lemon extracts, lemon zest, fresh and ground ginger. Or would anything beyond the candied ginger be too much?
about 3 years ago
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Last night, my husband asked me to buy chocolate graham crackers to have in the house for a snack with coffee. (Seriously, do you think he was trying to get me to bake something? Because it doesn't take much for me to get out the mixing bowls and the parchment.) I remembered this recipe and thought I could modify it. After reading all the comments, I decided to add 1/2 teaspoon each of kosher salt and vanilla to the batter. I also don't like cinnamon that much, but I like it with other spices, so I used Chinese 5-spice powder instead. And I added 3/4 cup of dutch process cocoa powder to the dry ingredients. The cookies are great. And I say this with some dismay, because I don't usually eat much of what I bake, and I can't stop eating these. I used a very sharp Santoku knife and had no issue with crumbling. (I also weighed the flour rather than doing volume measurement.) The salt and vanilla extract (as well as the cocoa) really amped up the flavor. I sprinkled a few with cinnamon and sugar also, and that was good too! And because this makes so many cookies, I have a brick of dough in the freezer for the next time someone pops over. Thanks so much for finding this recipe, Kristen, and to Rivka for recommending it--it is going to be a family favorite.
about 3 years ago Vid mom
look delicious...my guess is you can roll them into logs as well? Can't wait to try !
over 3 years ago MaryMaryCulinary
I finally got around to making these and it was worth the wait! I replaced the cinnamon with cardamom and had no problems with crumbling dough. I sliced a few cookies too thick, and they were downright hard, but the thin ones are fantastic.
over 3 years ago DanaYares
These are DELICIOUS!!! Even my husband who is a strict chewy chocolate cookie eater loves these. THis dough could easily be made ahead and frozen and cut as needed.
over 3 years ago msgruvn
1st time i followed recipe exactly--froze 1/2 and baked wks later. this time i added 1/2 c almonds, 1/2 c coconut, and 1/2 t cinnamon, 1/4 t ginger and 1/8 t ea nutmeg and cloves.....wonderful! sort of like the windmill cookies i had as a kid. i put it in the freezer for 1/2 hr to make it easier to slice really thin.
over 3 years ago Panfusine
Have a batch made with almond, Pistachio & orange zest baking right now!
over 3 years ago Aliwaks
Made these with a little change in recipe, I somehow left my sliced almonds somewhere and used 2
Cups toasted sesame seeds because that was all I had on hand and they were awesome! Very similar to Benne Wafers, now that I have once again located the tub of almonds going to try again and use them as a garnish for poached pears w chocolate ganache.
over 3 years ago Cookie!
Made these for the first time for Christmas Eve dinner - an absolutely wonderful recipe that looked and tasted spectacular. A keeper for sure!
over 3 years ago sabele
I made these over the weekend and they were a big hit with the visiting family; I had no problems with crumbling.
My only comment would be that the cookies should be sliced as thin as possible. I sliced the first tray's worth at 1/8" and they were definitely too thick and didn't have the right texture. The next time I tried just to sliver off the dough (and dreamt of having a meat slicer) and they were perfect! The slices definitely curled as they came off the main part, but they came out great. The catch is that I had to sacrifice a bit of the batter at the end of the loaf because I couldn't slice it without including my fingers...
over 3 years ago sweetonion
I am afraid of baking and these cookies have made me a member of the "making cookies for Christmas gifts" club. Thank you. I am beginning to get feedback and it's all good! I followed recipe and used a big wonderful serrated knife. No problems at all. I am thinking of experimenting by dipping half of a cooled cookie in chocolate for a change, but this cookie is really a winner for me.
over 3 years ago Sarah Stone
Cooking time on silicone sheets (Silpat) was 8-10 minutes each side, no different from that recommended for baking these cookies on parchment. I agree with other reviewers who find the flavor of these understated crisps just a bit too simple. A sprinkling of kosher salt on the top before baking helps cut the too-sweetness. If I make them again, I'll omit the cinnamon and try adding vanilla extract.


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Vertical Horizons: Cartoon Series Based on Actual Events
I started teaching myself animation as a hobby early this year and have had fun creating shorts with my friends. A couple guys from my office and I created this series about a marketing firm which takes its buzzwords far too seriously.
Our gimmick: each episode is a true story of something I or a colleague actually experienced. We've exaggerated a few elements for comedic effect, but the basic happenings of each episode are real events. (Probably more of it is real than you would believe!)
The series can be found at http://horizons.gfcmedia.net - thanks for watching!
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Hey there 94253. Welcome to AN. I'm impressed that you're teaching yourself how to animate. Congrats on getting off to a good start.
Watching your animation made me a little tense. Not because of the film, but the situation. Must be a pavlovian reaction. Either being reminded of dealing with customer service, or with an impossible client. That's not bad, it actually highlights how people in general are affected by their experiences with this sort of thing, at least from my point of view.
In any case, I think you've got something interesting going on especially if these are real life incidences you're portraying.
The style of your cartoon is simple and effective. I think you could stand to improve some of the environments. For example, the establishing bg at the beginning. It's too simplistic. Try to come up with a better composition on your next one, or rework this to make it more engaging.
You might want to add just a little more snap to the character animation. It's a bit too sluggish and consistent in the movement of the character, even though he's only talking on the phone while sitting at the desk.
Some suggestions offered in the spirit of progress. Thanks for posting. Looking forward to more.
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Thanks, Charles, for your helpful comments. I'm using the Anime Studio software which is really quite easy to figure out after watching some quick tutorials on YouTube.
My background is actually in live action film, and I've found true stories often are the most fun to tell. In the cartoon we've exaggerated some things, but a shocking amount of content is completely accurate. It's surprising what kind of morons you get calls from while working a help desk job - and it's just as surprising how rude and apathetic many help desk employees can be. Having worked at a job like this for a few years with a variety of colleagues...it's inspired dozens of entertaining stories.
I was going for simple yet effective art, but I agree the backgrounds could benefit from some enhancements. Snappy character animation would really improve the show. When the majority of episodes focus on a guy sitting at a desk, it can easily become visually dull. Do you have any specific suggestions how I could improve that? I've been watching other animators on YouTube to see how they do things, but as I don't have any real animation training I think there are a lot of "basic" techniques I'm simply not aware of.
I look forward to improving my animations through feedback from others in this community, and I'll be sure to post when I have something new for you all to critique.
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I posted a few new episodes. The latest one can be found at http://horizons.gfcmedia.net/?pageID=10
As you can see, I started to add some simple shading to the characters. I think it helps quite a bit. The backgrounds are still pretty plain, though, so that will be my next area of focus...
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I let this project sit for a few months so I could work on something big, but I finally made time for a couple more episodes. Enjoy!
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Very good! I like the clean look, and I especially enjoyed the lesson in buzzwords. Thanks for posting the latest episode of Vertical Horizons.
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Sarah was in last year's contest when she finished as a runner up, but the additional year of research won her the 2013 competition. She was awarded a trophy, a $5,000 cash scholarship plus $1,000 awards for her science teacher and her school.
Her efforts improved on the design of the antenna, which is based on fractal geometry and receives both UHF and VHF frequencies for less money than the cost of a commercial device. Since broadcast television is an important communications tool, this research could enable everyone to have access to multiple over-the-air transmissions at a fraction of the cost. This research would be especially valuable for those living in remote areas, Third World countries or people in post-disaster areas where cable or satellite transmissions are inaccessible.
In addition to the top award, the competition presented two cash prizes for finalists to continue their research for another year.
Seminole County's Nirva Vassa, a freshman from Seminole High School, was recognized for increasing the retention of Vitamin C in fresh orange juice using high frequency sound energy, removing oxygen from the headspace of an amber glass container and adding an enzyme inhibitor found in green tea. When all these factors are combined, she can increase the vitamin potency and shelf life of the orange juice. The enzyme inhibitor stops the degradation of Vitamin C and has benefits for those with cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and arthritis.
Polk County's Divya Ravinder, a freshman at Bartow High School, developed a process that treats hypoxia in water, which is lack of oxygen. Bodies of water that suffer nutrient pollution—when phosphates or nitrates get into the water from industrial wastewater or agricultural runoff—develop algae and when that algae dies, the bacteria that decomposes it eats up all the oxygen in the water creating a dead zone. Ravinder's process filtered and aerated water to increase its oxygen levels, allowing it to support life again.
Observe the slideshow that captures the awards ceremony held at Fulton's Crab House at Downtown Disney on Sunday, April 28.


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North Dakota's 2013 moose, elk and bighorn sheep proclamation is finalized and applications are available at the State Game and Fish Department's website. The deadline for applying is March 27.
A total of 111 moose licenses are available in 2013, 32 fewer than last year.
Randy Kreil, Game and Fish Department wildlife chief, said a downward population trend in the northeastern portion of the state is of great concern. "Unit M1C will remain closed," Kreil said, "and in addition, unit M4, which encompasses the Turtle Mountains, is also closed this year."
Samples taken from North Dakota deer during the 2012 hunting season have all tested negative for chronic wasting disease, according to Dr. Dan Grove, wildlife veterinarian for the State Game and Fish Department.
Last fall, samples for CWD testing were taken from more than 1,300 deer harvested by hunters in the western third of the state.
"As always, the success of our surveillance program could not be accomplished without the cooperative efforts of hunters, meat processors and taxidermists," Grove said.
North Dakota spring light goose hunters can track general locations of geese as birds make their way through the state.
Hunters are able to call (701) 328-3697 to hear recorded information 24 hours a day. Migration reports are also posted on the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. Updates will be provided periodically during the week as migration events occur, until the season ends or geese have left the state.
The 2013 spring wild turkey lottery has been held and hopeful hunters can check individual results by accessing the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website at gf.nd.gov.
More than 300 licenses remain in eight units. The governor's proclamation allows a maximum of two licenses, and hunters who did not apply in the first drawing are also eligible.
Fishing and hunting in North Dakota contributed an estimated $1.4 billion in annual input to the state's economy, according to a report by the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics at North Dakota State University.
The report, commissioned by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, tracked hunter and angler expenditures for the 2011-12 hunting and fishing seasons, and is similar to other studies conducted periodically since the late 1970s.
Undergraduate students with a major in wildlife management and/or fisheries biology are eligible to apply for a $795 scholarship through the Ronald D. Liudahl Endowment.
Students must be a resident of North Dakota, have completed at least 30 semester credits in a fisheries and wildlife management program, indicate career objectives in wildlife resource protection and management in a brief essay or statement, and have a grade point average and extracurricular/volunteer activities commensurate with good academic standing and citizenship. The deadline for applying is April 1.
State law requires permanent fish houses to be removed from North Dakota waters by midnight March 15.
Nancy Boldt, water safety coordinator for the State Game and Fish Department, said anglers should exercise caution because mild weather conditions can quickly result in unstable ice conditions.
"It is always important to check ice thickness, as warm temperatures with a high sun will rapidly deteriorate ice conditions this time of the year," Boldt said.
Anglers are reminded that North Dakota's darkhouse spearfishing season closes March 15.
Individuals who would still like to get out for the first time this year must register with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Registration is available through the department's website, gf.nd.gov, or through any Game and Fish Department office.
March 15 is also the deadline for anglers to remove permanent fish houses from state waters.
Chris Rick's catch on Jan. 19 tied a state record for crappie that's been on the books for nearly 15 years.
The Jamestown angler reeled in a 3-pound, 4-ounce crappie from the Jamestown Reservoir.
The record was established in 1998 by Don Newcomb, a Mandan angler who was fishing Lake Oahe.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds winter anglers to clean up the ice after fishing. This not only applies to trash, but fish as well.
It is not only unsightly, but it is illegal to leave fish behind on the ice. According to the fishing proclamation, when a fish is caught anglers must either immediately release the fish back into the water unharmed, or reduce them to their daily possession.
Adults and children looking to take a hunter education class in 2013 are reminded to enroll now as the majority of all classes are held by the end of May.
Zach Peterson, hunter education coordinator for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said classes held early in the year fill up quickly because of the deer application deadline. "There is a major demand for classes held before June because they will qualify students for submitting a deer application," Peterson said.
Volunteer instructors for North Dakota's hunter education program were recognized Feb. 9 for their contributions of teaching students the importance of hunter safety and ethics.
Instructor of the year and years of service awards were presented at the annual hunter education workshop and awards banquet held in Bismarck.
Joe Lautenschlager of Berthold and Rod Hubbard from Fargo were named instructors of the year.
Honored for 40 years of service was Lorne Sterner of Casselton.


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When Adam Hoffman graduated from Montgomery College in May, his degree marked the end of a five-year college experience some said he might not be able to complete.
Adam, 25, of Rockville has high-functioning autism, a disability that made college a challenge for him. But — as he proved by earning a degree — it didn't take a college education out of his reach.
He received an associate degree in applied science, majoring in computer applications.
Adam said he knew he wanted to go to college to learn about technology.
But others were concerned.
According to evaluations provided by his dad, Howard Hoffman of Bethesda, several experts said Adam likely would find college a frustrating experience.
"His disability is such that conceptual thinking is more challenging for him," Howard said.
But, he said, he saw his son highly motivated to attend college. He thought it was better for Adam to try and not succeed than to not try and "lose an opportunity."
Howard Hoffman described his son as having "a knack" for learning computer software.
"We weren't sure how far he could get," Howard said. "The idea was to try and see how it went."
A psychologist wrote in a 2006 evaluation that "due to Adam's significant learning issues, a traditional two- or four-year college program will be highly challenging, and will potentially generate considerable frustration."
In 2010 — after Adam had completed lower-level computer courses at the college — a Montgomery College guidance counselor recommended that Adam use skills he had learned to make himself a better job candidate.
"Taking additional advanced courses in the Computer Applications department will require increased conceptual skills that, from what I have read in his records and experienced in my interactions with Adam, he does not have," the guidance counselor's evaluation said, according to Howard.
Adam certainly faced challenges, starting with what classes to take when he first started.
"I didn't know what I was going to do at first," he said.
A few classes, including a geography course, proved too difficult the first time around. Adam would drop the course and take — and pass — it the next semester.
He needed to take some classes outside his major, such as biology and English — each obstacles in their own right, Howard said.
"It was more of a stretch as the semesters went on," he said.
Yet, Adam graduated with a 3.2 GPA and made the dean's list a few times. Adam said he averaged about three courses each semester over the five years while also working part time as an administrative assistant during most of his time in college.
"I think some other people may have become discouraged," Howard said. "He never got that way."
Adam's goals progressed as he would reach one and take on another.
After he passed several courses, Adam decided to work toward a certificate. When the certificate was within reach, he decided to go for an associate degree.
"I found out I was heading toward it," he said of the certificate. "I thought it would be a great thing to have."
He had the same thought process when he went for the degree, he said.
Adam worked hard during his time at the college, but also had the benefit of several supporters, Howard said.
"It takes a village to send a special-needs child to college," Howard said, putting a spin on the familiar phrase.
Adam said he received help from several tutors and other assistance from College Learning Experience, an organization that provides support services to college students with autism, Asperger's syndrome and other disabilities.
Ric Kienzle, director of the College Learning Experience's Rockville location, described Adam as "a wonderful young man" who, despite the struggles he faced, "worked hard and pressed hard to achieve his goal."
Kienzle said Adam's tutors and others saw him grow over the five years he attended college.
"He's one of those guys who's driven," he said. "He really wanted to get it done and he did."
Adam said his favorite class was graphic design, but he doesn't know if he wants to work in the field.
He still works as an administrative assistant and said his newly earned degree has helped him in his job.
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George W. Bush is not entirely faultless in the CIA torture scandal, but neither is he as culpable as other officials in his administration.
A Hawaii fisherman who rode out massive waves and ate raw fish to survive 12 days lost at sea said the ordeal was worthwhile because it led to him reconnecting with the son he'd lost touch with for years.
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Here's the thing folks. He is the king of hyperbole, manipulation and divisiveness. What makes him worth a post on a Progressive Christian blog, is that as Boehlet of Media Matters says, he's starting to sound like a store front preacher. It is one thing when a politician co-opts God, but when a "journalist"\political wanna-be does it (and poorly at that), it is even more of a problem.
Mind you it shouldn't be. At this point, it should be easy to see that he has lost contact with reality, but for almost half the nation he's more than OK, for them he's a visionary! And that should worry us. On top of it, unlike the politicians, he has their ears for an hour a day.
That's the problem. He has now claimed (not earned) some prophetic crown and is acting like he is ordained by God, so much so that he even tried to stand in the shoes of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. and found that he really couldn't even stand in his shadow...but that alone isn't really dangerous. What is dangerous is the way he ties his celebrity, air-time and hyperbole into some kind of godforsaken pulpit.
If the far right does not see that this self described clown is ruining their circus, well that's their problem. But as one of the thousands of voices for Progressive Christianity (and I'm Presbyterian, so boy-o-boy did I earn my ordination), I loudly renounce Beck's assumption as the Priest of FoxNews and ask him to show some small amount of respect to God and drop the pretend prophetic talk.


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Orlando Science Center's exhibit halls feature a vast array of exciting interactive experiences! Learning has never been so fun with these hands on educational exhibits. From down to earth explorations in natural science to the high-tech world of simulation technology, everywhere you look, you'll find educational and entertaining opportunities to explore, experiment, and discover.
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The Orlando Science Center is home to some of the most exciting traveling exhibits in the country. When these exhibits are in town they are only here for a limited time, so don't miss the opportunity to see them!
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As great as our traveling exhibits are, there are some exhibits that are the staple of the Orlando Science Center. NatureWorks will have you up close and personal with some of nature's most fascinating reptiles. At DinoDigs, you'll step back into the prehistoric age. Discover the dynamic forces and systems that shape our Earth, as well as other planets in Our Planet, Our Universe. Explore such concepts as electricity and magnetism, lasers, soundwaves, and nature's forces in Science Park. No visit to the Science Center is complete without a trip to KidsTown, an interactive world dedicated to our smaller explorers.
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What's the difference between a great visit to a Science Center and a memorable visit? Live programs. Our exhibits are designed to inspire curiosity and exploration, our Science Live! programs are designed to bring the exhibits to life. Whether it's a show in the Digital Adventure Theater or a one-to-one interaction with a volunteer at the Crosby Observatory, our live programs create the kind of impact that can last a lifetime.
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Looking for little more "hard science" in your next Science Center visit? Look no further than the Science Stations located throughout the facility. Science Stations are a cross between exhibits and live programs in that they're exhibits that typically include a live program to truly bring the experience to life. Science Stations provide an in-depth look at their respective subject matter in an entertaining way. Be sure to check your program schedule to see which Science Stations are conducting demonstrations on the day of your next visit.
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On Tuesday, the city of Orlando will install three swan feeders at Lake Eola in an effort curb people feeding swans the wrong food, which can make them sick. Feeding the swans food such as bread or popcorn can lead them to become sick and even develop a syndrome known as angel wing.
Angel wing is a syndrome that affects aquatic birds and is due to a high-protein or high-calorie diet.
It is incurable in adults and results in the birds' flight feathers to twist and protrude from its wings at odd angles instead of lying against the body. In extreme cases, the stripped feathers may appear as blue straw protruding from the wings.


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This weekend is the 15th Annual Dr. Nelson Ying Science Competition! Every day this week, we'll spotlight one of the five finalists.
We start with Sarah Van Sickle of Brevard County's Satellite Beach High School. Sarah is a senior and a return competitor having being selected as a finalist last year.
Sarah's recent accomplishments include: 1st Place Senior Physics Florida State Science Fair, 2013 Senior Physical Best in Show, Brevard Intracoastal Regional Science & Engineering Fair, and 2013 First Place Physics Brevard Intracoastal Regional Science & Engineering Fair. Sarah will also be competing in the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Ariz. this May.
Sarah's favorite subjects include science, math and music. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys playing violin, guitar, piano and alto sax as well as volunteering at the Satellite Beach Library. Sarah also holds club memberships and affiliations with NASA Inspire OLC, Satellite High Academic Team, Business Ethics Team, Math Team, FIRST Robotics Teams, Beta Club, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and Harry Potter Club.
Sarah plans on studying engineering at Stanford University in the fall.


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Fun with the Rush Core Values
As most teams are set to start their spring season (if they've not done so already), we here at rushsoccer.com thought it was appropriate to remind everyone of the Rush Core Values.
With a little help from the (now) U18 Colorado Rush Nike girls, and more importantly Maddie Webster (Webby), sit back and enjoy Fun With the Rush Core Values:
Inside jokes aside, well done girls!
If you think you have a better video representing the Rush Core Values (or have comments on the acting from the one above), post it to the Rush Way Social area of the Players Rush Way Page.
Good luck to all Rush teams this spring season!


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Posts by: R. Scott Clark
WSC is old-fashioned in other ways as well. Unlike many seminaries, we still require students to learn to read God's Word in the original languages. This was the vision of our founder, J. Gresham Machen, that Westminster would produce men who are expert in the Bible.
In the discussion over the question, "Why seminary?" a frequent objection is that seminary is too expensive. The assumption here seems to be that professional training for our ministers could be done less expensively by frugal pastors who know what they are doing.
There is a movement afoot to change the way seminary students are educated. Dissatisfied with the results produced by some schools, some congregations have begun their own in-house seminaries on the ground that sending students away to seminary take them out of the local church. Yes, sending students to seminary does take them out of one local church, but sending them to Westminster Seminary California means that they will find themselves right back in another local church.
At WSC we are still old-fashioned enough to believe that a seminary education comes only one way: through hard work. Therefore, while many seminaries are now advertising (quite seductively it seems!) that one can earn a seminary degree without ever leaving home, at WSC we believe that self-sacrifice is a part of ministry.
Is seminary worth it? R. Scott Clark answers this question with a resounding "yes." His reasoning will be posted in a series appearing on Thursdays, starting today.


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Venue: Yeongam, South Korea
Circuit Length: 5.615 kilometres
Laps: 55
Lap Record: 1:39.605 = 202.941 km/h • Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Renault) • 2011
Odd note:
This is the track at which Mark Webber last sat on pole position, when he shared the front row with Red Bull teammate Vettel last season. The Australian has six chances to add to his F1 career tally of 11 poles before he leaves the sport at the end of 2013; Korea (but see note below), Japan, India, Abu Dhabi, Austin and Brazil. He has never been on pole at any of the final five races on that list…
The track
18 corners, 11 left, 7 right; long main straight of 1.2km with the year's severest braking at the end – down from well over 300 to under 90. We don't hear from the rookies too often, so for once let's give Giedo van der Garde his head. The Dutchman was in Korea to run in Free Practice last year so it's not an entirely new experience for him in the Caterham in 2013: "From inside the cockpit the Korea track is a pretty typical modern F1 circuit," he explains. "There's the long straight out of T2 where you need good straight-line speed and then it's a bit stop / start through turns three, four, five and six, and then you're into the high speed section up to the heavy braking zone at turn 10. It's pretty bumpy through that whole section and in the early stages of FP1 there's little grip around the whole track, but it quickly builds up over the weekend so you can start really pushing through there from quite early on."
The law of diminishing returns
That, in a sense, is what Sebastian Vettel's rivals face over the six-race sprint for the Championship line. In Singapore Ferrari bust a gut to give Fernando Alonso a car capable of taking it to the Red Bull Renault – but still came away with their Spanish driver 60 points in arrears of the German. "Never say never: in sport something unexpected can always happen," insists Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali, but the clockwork reliability shown by Vettel this year suggests he is clutching at straws. Vettel has never been anywhere but the front row in Korean qualifying and he's won at Yeongam for the past two seasons, so the signs are already ominous. Still, Alonso was the first winner when both Red Bulls failed to make it home back in 2010 so the precedent does exist.
While it hasn't worked its way onto the drivers' list of favourite tracks yet, Korea does offer an interesting difference from the rest, as Mark Webber explains: "The atmosphere at the track isn't great because there aren't many spectators, but the track's got some challenging sections and some good corners," says the Australian. "The last sector in particular is fun because it has a nice flow to it and the walls are pretty close, so you have to be very accurate with your line. Something that's unique about this race is that the drivers all stay in the same hotel. Meal times can be a bit bizarre because everyone sits by nationality and we like to have a good look at what everyone else is eating for breakfast." You can bet there won't be too many jars of Vegemite around the place…
Webber, of course, starts his Korean weekend with a significant anchor attached to his Red Bull. His reprimand from the Singapore stewards for hitching a lift with Alonso back to pit lane was his third of the year. That means an automatic 10-place grid penalty this weekend, so even he puts it on provisional pole he will start 11th at best. That makes career podium #38 a pretty tricky proposition but with Kimi Raïkkönen only 19 points ahead in fourth place overall and Nico Rosberg just 14 behind in sixth the Aussie has every incentive to go for as big a points haul as he can salvage.
With Red Bull also a country mile ahead in the Constructors' Championship the interest switches to the - tussle for second place. It's currently occupied by Ferrari but the Maranello squad enjoys a fragile seven-point margin over Mercedes. Time for Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg to step up: Lewis was second in Korea in 2010-11 but could manage only 10th last year while Nico's eighth place in 2011 is his only points-scoring finish at the track to date. As Toto Wolff says, "In the three races since the summer break, our team has scored an average of 20 points per Grand Prix. But it's a measure of our expectations now that we have left each circuit disappointed that we didn't achieve even more. That's a feeling we'll be looking to change this weekend."
McLaren have just six more chances to achieve a podium finish in 2013 – but it might not be too wise to look to Jenson Button for a top-three finish in Korea given the Englishman's luck in Korea up till now. "If there's one circuit on the F1 calendar that hasn't been particularly kind to me, then it's the track in Korea," says the popular 33-year-old. "I had a pretty tough race there in 2010, an average race there in '11, and I didn't even have a race there last year – someone smashed into me at Turn Three on the first lap, and my race was over. Of course, it would be easy for that to make your head drop, but, in fact, the opposite is true: I travel to Korea next week even more determined than normal to reverse the trend, get the absolute maximum from the car and get a good result." If Martin Whitmarsh's men do not score a podium in these last six races, it will be the first World Championship season since 1980 without a McLaren in the top three at any Grand Prix.
Last but not least, watch for Dan Ricciardo striving with might and main to end the season ahead of Toro Rosso teammate Jean Eric Vergne before the Australian heads to Red Bull. A top-10 overall finish seems unlikely – Paul Di Resta is 10th on 36 points, exactly twice as many as Dan in 14th – but JEV is five points adrift while Dan has Nico Hulkenberg just one ahead of him, Sergio Perez four points above him and Adrian Sutil eight points in front.
2012 Results
Pole Position: Mark Webber (Red Bull Renault) 1:37.242 = 207.873 km/h
1st: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Renault) 1:36.28.651 (av. speed 191.938 km/h)
2nd: Mark Webber (Red Bull Renault) gap 8.231s
3rd: Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) gap 13.944s
Fastest Lap: Nico Hülkenberg (Force India Mercedes) 1:51.033 = 164.480 km/h on lap 52


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Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/cannon-mariah-love-listening-music-article-1.1218455#ixzz2EyL2TTX3Call it the ultimate Mariah Carey listening experience.
Nick Cannon says he and his pop diva wife listen to her songs while the married couple "Make It Happen" in the bedroom, the "America's Got Talent" revealed on Howard Stern's radio show. In case anyone out in radioland was wondering which tune is No. 1 on Cannon's sex chart, that would be the Carey hit, "Hero."
In fact, Cannon doesn't even need his busty beau in the room to get in the mood, further telling Stern that he masturbates to her song catalogue when she's on the road, in the Tuesday interview flagged by the Huffington Post.
"Absolutely. When she's not there. Why Not," said the 31-year-old radio and television personality. "I don't light candles but sometimes you've got to be reminded what's at home."
Cannon added that he and Carey, 42, have become even more intimate after the birth of their twins, Monroe and Moroccan, 19 months ago.
Maybe all that pent up energy comes from the six weeks between the couple's first date and their marriage in 2008 a fallow period in which Cannon swears the couple didn't have sexual relations, even of the Clinton kind.
How did you know you should get married if you never even sampled the wares, asked Stern in the interview.
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Lucille A. Boyer Davido, 88, of 8 Short St., Ridgway, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at Elk Regional Health Center.
She was born Aug. 11, 1922, in DuBois, the daughter of Frank and Mary Brown Boyer.
She married Donald A. Davido Sr., who preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 1982.
Mrs. Davido had resided in Ridgway for 63 years. She was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church. She had been employed at Quality Components, where she retired after 24 years of service.
Julia Karlechuck Berneche of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Collingwood Nursing Home.
She married George Berneche, who died in 1993.
Larry M. Stark, 75, of Grant Road, Ridgway, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010 at Elk Regional Health Center following a brief illness.
He was born Oct. 19, 1935 in Ridgway, the son of the late Melvin and Louise Balmer Stark.
On July 21, 1956, he married Virginia M. (Ginger) Boults of Johnsonburg, who survives.
Marie S. Carlson, 92, of 356 Toby Rd., Kersey died Monday, Dec. 27, 2010 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness.
She was born June 4, 1918 in Horton Township, daughter of the late Albert and Daisy (Moyer) Schreiber.
On Aug. 30, 1967, she married Charles R. Carlson, who survives.
Jean Marie Ryan, 84, of 232 George St., St. Marys, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, 2010, at the Elk Haven Nursing Home after a brief illness.
She was born July 26, 1926, in Byrnedale, daughter of the late George and Kathryn McDaniel Hetrick.
On Feb. 4, 1950, in St. Joseph's Church in Force, she married Daniel G. "Moon" Ryan, who preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2007.
She was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Weedville schools. She was a former employee of Speer Resistor and retired from GTE Sylvania in 1986 after 30 years of service.
John G. Herzing, 74, of 164 Terrace Road, St. Marys, died at his home on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010 following a brief illness.
He was born September 11, 1936 in St. Marys, a son of the late John A. C. and Bertha Weinzierl Herzing.
On May 16, 1959 in Queen of the World Church, he married Loretta Anderson Herzing, who survives.
He was a member of the St. Mary's Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He retired from Stackpole Carbon Company after more than 38 years of service. He later worked at Windfall Products and for the County of Elk. He was an avid golfer.
Marjorie A. Wilson, 84, of 185 Center St., Elk Towers, died Friday, Dec. 24, 2010 at the home of her daughter, Valerie Eckl of 520 Hall Ave., following a brief illness.
She was born April 19, 1926 in Byrnedale, daughter of the late Frank and Beatrice Williams Luzier. On September 5, 1946, in the Evangelical Lutheran Church, she married John O. "Jack" Wilson. He preceded her in death in 1987.
Wilfred J. "Willie" Fritz, 96, of 74 Erie Ave., St. Marys, died on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010 at his home.
He was born July 26, 1914 in St. Marys, a son of the late William and Clara Meyer Fritz. He was married to Magdaline "Mae" Trunzo, who preceded him in death on May 31, 1992.
On Nov. 10, 1995 in St. Tobias Church in Brockway, he married Theresa Markley Fritz, who survives.
Vicki F. Caruso, age 90, of River Road, Weedville, died unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010 at home.
She was born Jan. 28, 1920 in Caledonia, daughter of the late Modesto and Rose (Manganelli) Bartoletti. On June 4, 1949, she married Albert L. Caruso, who preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 2007.
Mona C. Assalone, 80, of Melio Lane, Weedville died Saturday, December 25, 2010 at Pinecrest Manor following a short illness.
She was born August 23, 1930 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Anson and Ethel (Allen) Harlan.
She married Albert Assalone Sr. on April 30, 1949. He preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 1987.
She lived all her life in St. Marys and Bennetts Valley. She was a homemaker and a member of Shiloh Presbyterian Church in St. Marys and also attended Weedville Wesleyan Church.
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Lewis Hamilton says he is enjoying himself in F1 for the first time this year and wants to help Mercedes begin a new winning era in the sport...
Lewis Hamilton says he is enjoying himself in Formula One for the first time this year and wants to help Mercedes begin a new winning era in the sport.
In an interview with dpa ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, the 28-year-old Briton says he is convinced the team he joined this season from McLaren can win World Championships.
"I am not necessarily speaking about this year," he said.
"This is already a much, much better year than we anticipated. I am talking about this journey with Mercedes, the next year and the year after, and the year after that.
"They're the years we've got to hammer it and win Championships like Red Bull have done the past few years. I moved to this team because I believe they can do that."
Hamilton won the Formula One Championship with McLaren in 2008 in his second season in F1 and is currently fourth in the standings after two podium finishes in five races in his maiden Mercedes campaign.
"I want to win another World Championship. I am tired of these years of winning a couple of races and not winning the Championship when I feel that coming up to Formula One I won every Championship pretty much that I competed in," he said.
"The time is now on focusing on winning this Championship. It's a big gap already, five years since my last World Championship, and it's time to change that."
Hamilton's decision at the end of last year to leave the McLaren team which had nurtured him since a youngster surprised many in Formula One, particular as Mercedes had struggled since returning to F1 as a works team in 2010.
But having taken record World Champion Michael Schumacher's seat alongside Nico Rosberg, Hamilton says he feels liberated.
"When I got to Formula One I was told I had to fit into a square box," he said. "And so I created myself to be square and fit into a square box and it's only since I joined this team that I can be whatever shape I want to be and I can be the shape that I really am, so I am working on figuring out what shape I am.
"It wasn't the team or anything like that; I was just so used to being in that regime. I have come to a great place now where they want me to be who I am and just want me to do a good job - to be who I am and do a good job, then everyone's happy."
The decision to leave McLaren for Mercedes was partly a desire to be "almost reborn," Hamilton said.
"I wanted to recreate myself in the way I wanted to be since I was a kid," he said. "The way I grew up, the way I would dress, the way I would walk, the way I would talk when I was a kid is a lot different to what you see when I got to Formula One, because it wouldn't have been allowed, probably, or it would have been frowned upon."
As an example Hamilton refers to his tattoos which he said would also have been "frowned upon" before joining Formula One.
"But now I don't really care if people have problems with my tattoos," he said. "I can have as many tattoos as I want because I love tattoos. I can walk and dress and speak the way I want."
Hamilton says he also wants to enjoy his time in Formula One despite the seriousness often associated with modern motor-racing.
"I think it's important ... it's such a fun environment," he said. "There's so much fun surrounding Formula One but no one's really having fun, and I want to have fun while I am here because there are only a certain amount of years that I have left in this sport.
"I want to be able to enjoy it and this year is the first year I am really enjoying myself. It's the first year I have been able to express who I am and be free and make decisions that I want to make and not have to pay the consequences as such - of course, if you make a mistake you do, but I am enjoying it."
Hamilton will soon be welcoming McLaren's engineering chief Paddy Lowe to the team, further strengthening his belief that Mercedes can compete for the World Championship.
"The more good people you have ... the better you will be so having Paddy is positive to the team. I think this team is growing to be one of the strongest teams in Formula One," he said.
"I can't imagine at the moment another team having as strong a package as this team has in terms of engineers and intelligence, so we now have to put that into practice to get the results, and slowly but surely I think they will come."
Meanwhile off the track, Hamilton has resumed playing golf after a year's break (handicap down to 17) and admits he is just as competitive on the fairway and greens as he is on the track.
"It is a good way of relaxing. It's a good way of getting really stressed as well and taking your anger out on the ball or the clubs," he said with a laugh.
"I am the most competitive person you will meet," he added. "I am pretty sure even when I have kids I will never let my kids win in anything...That's what I am like."


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Recipe by Sarah
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1 tablespoon
garlic powder
1 tablespoon
onion powder
2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons
dried parsley
1 tablespoon
dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon
cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons
rubbed sage
2 teaspoons
dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon
ground coriander
1 teaspoon
celery seed
1 teaspoon
sea salt
1 teaspoon
ground black pepper
1 (4 pound)
whole chicken
6 cloves
garlic, crushed
onions, quartered
Just a note from the creator of this recipe: It was edited to recommend cooking it for two hours or until 180 degrees. This is not the way I would advise. One rotisserie-sized chicken should not take any longer than 1 1/2 hours, at most. Also, the temperature will continue to rise with resting. Feel free to cook the chicken in your normal fashion, the recipe cook times here are obviously on the cautious side! :) PS- This recipe can also be used on chicken breasts or pieces, and should make enough to be used more than once, depending on the size of the bird or how many pieces used.
not sure wht went wrong, but this was so dry. I think it needs oil and butter on the outside and inside to moisten it up.
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I only made the spice mix so my review is based on that. We absolutely love it! I've been using it as an all purpose lower salt mix on everything. Very flavorful. I did use less sage to make it more all purpose. I only had celery flakes instead of seed. I used a bit less salt, but only because my husband has high blood pressure & we eat very low salt. Thanks for the recipe! I'll be making it often.
Great recipe for roasted chicken! What a wonderful blend of herbs and spices! I rubbed the chicken and let it marinate for a full 24 hours which I highly recommend. Perfect for Sunday dinner. Thanks for a great recipe Sarah!
This kind of chiken I serve each Friday dinner to my children and grandchildren...:) I just omit the onion, I refrigerate it for nearly 8 hours, bake it in in a pre heated 375 F hot oven for ONLY 1 1/4 hours, it come crispy and so moist , not dry at all. Baste once during the baking. Instead of whole chicken I use only the lower parts of the chicken. ( leg and thigh) Enjoy.
I really enjoyed this. I have never actually roasted a whole chicken before so this was a big step for me. I didn't have all the ingredients (celery seed) but it tasted great. What I did differently...added a little olive oil to the skin and then roasted it at 450 for 15' to crisp the top and then at 350 for the duration which was about an hour and a half. It turned out very moist and very tasty. There were nice juices on the bottom of the pan that would make a righteous gravy. Will definitely do again.
I haven't tried this one yet but I am going out to get the ingredients I don't have! I have a suggestion for almost any roast chicken- sprinkle the chicken/pieces liberally with ground ginger and/or add some to the other ingredients. It just does something to enhance the flavor even more, and you can't really taste the ginger as ginger itself, even if the ginger is all you use before the baking. I have been doing this for years. I did this with the Thanksiving turkey this year and our guest said it was the best ever and what did I do to it?? Fantastic.
We really enjoyed this one, more than others I've done in the past!! Thank you, Sarah!! The seasoning blend is wonderful and I liberally coated the entire bird, which gave it tons of flavor. Yesterday on the Recipe Buzz, I caught up with Sarah and she suggested using the seasoning blend on veggies, in particular potatoes. Now, that's one I'll have to try soon. Well, I knew ahead of time that this chicken was going to be delicious, because my kitchen smelled fabulous while this was roasting away. We'll be enjoying some of the leftovers in chicken sandwiches tonight!
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Sarah's Dry Rubbed Chicken
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Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 439
Calories from Fat: 212
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