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Posted by Tim Vidra / Monday, February 20, 2012
Shirred Eggs with Prosciutto and Spinach
There are many variations of shirred egg recipes. What is consistent with any variation you may come across is — the yolk is supposed to be soft and runny. When I tackled this dish over the weekend, the runny yolks were a #fail, even though the pictures may not illustrate it all the way. It's funny and kind of like boiling milk — there is that fine line between not boiling and boiling, no in between! So, I turned my head for one second and these yolks were too hard for my liking, but the flavor was still over the top good!
Ingredients: (For 3 dishes) adapted from a recipe on Design Love Fest
- 6 eggs — I use and prefer the pasture raised varieties when they are available at the SOTJ market from Sullivan Pond Farms
- 6 thin slices of prosciutto, cut in thirds
- Handful of spinach, torn (if you have a small hand then 2 handfuls, we are cooking here)
- 3T butter
- 1T Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt (I used a course Hawaiian salt)
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Shannon as I wrote it would have been even more exquisite if the yolks were a little more runny. Oh well guess I will have to try it again this weekend!Delete
Wow, this dish looks and sounds absolutely amazing! I am always looking for new ways to prepare eggs as they are a favorite of mine. I will try this for my next weekend brunch. Thanks for posting!ReplyDeleteReplies
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I run a B&B and am always looking for a new way to present eggs. This looks easy, flavorful and definitely has wow factor. Served with crunchy baguette *yum*ReplyDeleteReplies
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- Sarah D.January 26, 2013 at 10:16 AM
My boyfriend and I made this today for breakfast…. delicious, definitely will be making it again!ReplyDeleteReplies
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Red Carpet Photos of New Moon/Twilight Star Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart Style, Post-Twilight, Present-New Moon
Kristen Stewart Style, Post-Twilight, Present-New Moon
Ever since Twilight, we've been watching Bella Swan, I mean, Kristen Stewart, like a hawk. Her street style hasn't changed much — jeans, tee, and leather jacket are her usual M.O. — but her red carpet looks have evolved into something magical. In the beginning of her post-Twilight stardom, the actress shied away from elaborate gowns and funky frocks, but times have changed and so has Kristen. As of late, the star has been dazzling us with head-to-toe designer looks from the likes of Jason Wu, Alexander McQueen, and Oscar de la Renta, to name a few. Hottie Robert Pattinson as arm candy doesn't hurt, either. Is it just me, or is the shy wallflower starting to bloom into an elegant rose? See what I'm talking about!

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Double-deck Pinochle requires at least four players in teams of two. You use a deck of 80 cards made up of four cards of each rank in every suit in the following order: Ace, 10, King, Queen and Jack. You can make this deck by combining two Pinochle decks and removing all the nines. This game involves bidding, drawing, trick-taking and melding.
All cards are dealt out to each player at least four cards at a time. Each player should wind up with 20 cards. After the deal, the bidding begins. The bidding begins to the dealer's left. Players bid the number of points their teams are attempting to win. Whoever wins the bid gets to choose the trump suit and leads the first trick. You score points by declaring and melding and by winning Aces, 10s and Kings during tricks. The goal is to achieve a score of 500 or more points. The winner of the bid announces the trump suit. The bidder must hold at least a marriage in her hand to call that particular suit. If the bidder doesn't have a marriage, the hand cannot be played and the bidder loses the amount of her bid. The person who won the bid leads the first trick. Then the play rotates to the left. Each player lays down a card. Trumps beat every other suit. If there's no trump, then the highest card of the lead suit wins the trick. If there are two or more identical cards played to the trick, the first card played to the trick wins. The winner of the trick leads the next trick.


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adidas Golf Unveils Athlete Apparel for the Year's First Major
Dustin Johnson Sergio Garcia are 'Geared For More' heading into Augusta
No azaleas? No problem. adidas Golf athletes will be 'Geared for More' come the first week of April. Today, adidas Golf announced athlete scripting to be worn by world no. 1 Dustin Johnson and 9-time PGA TOUR winner Sergio Garcia as they get set to compete on one of golf's most iconic stages.
Johnson is looking for his fourth win in as many starts, so staying cool under pressure is a necessity. Dustin's scripting will feature him wearing the climachill™ heather block competition polo in rich green and mid grey (Thursday and Saturday), and the climachill™ tonal stripe polo in ultra beauty and dark slate (Friday and Sunday). Polos will be paired with the Ultimate 365 3-Stripes pant in white, vista grey, mid grey and dark slate. Every quest for a major begins with a single step and he'll once again rely on the TOUR360 BOOST to get him around the course.
Sergio is no stranger to the Georgia tournament. Getting set to make his 19th start at the invitation-only event, Garcia's scripting ensures a distinctive look while remaining functional for the Georgia heat. Sergio's scripting will feature the climachill™ solid club polo in ultra beauty (Thursday) and the climacool gradient stripe polo in dark slate, ultra beauty and rich green (Friday-Sunday). He'll pair his polos with the Ultimate 365 Tonal Stripe pant in dark slate (Thursday) and the Ultimate 365 3-Stripes pant in ultra beauty, dark slate and mid grey (Friday-Sunday). Sergio will be wearing the adidas Powerband BOA® Boost with improved comfort and exceptional stability as he treks his way through the fairways on his quest for his first major.
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My Journey with NETs: Part Six
On my last visit to Sister Jane as an outpatient at Donald Gordon Medical Centre, she noticed that there was redness around the wound which felt warm to the touch, which she identified as infection, and urged me to report immediately to the hospital.
I was seen by another surgeon who was on duty in the wards, namely Dr. Sharan Rambarran. He admitted me to a ward, where he took blood and sent me for an ultrasound. On the evidence of a significantly high white blood cell count, Sharan arranged for an antibiotic drip; the ultrasound showed that I had fluid across the abdomen above and below the mesh.
Dr Anders Grotte came and looked at the wound and found that there was a weak abscess point on the skin which was about to burst, and on the recommendation of Professor Botha, he lanced this point releasing a large volume of infected fluid.
Once this had been drained, he fitted a colostomy bag to collect any residual fluid, and I continued in hospital being monitored daily still on antibiotics, and having blood taken on a regular basis. The colostomy bag was drained twice a day and the fluid carefully measured.
After three weeks of careful monitoring I was pronounced fit enough to be discharged, with a course of antibiotics to take with me. Back at Pauline and Mike's home I continued recuperating, managing the drainage of fluid from the colostomy bag myself.
After about three days out of hospital, I started feeling nauseous, and when given supper one evening began vomiting. I retired to lie down on the bed, but soon developed a sharp pain on my right side, and continued backwards and forwards to the bathroom attempting to vomit. Through the night I experienced bad pain and eventually around 4am the next morning asked my wife to drive me back to hospital.
I was admitted in the early hours by Dr Sharon Rambarran who took blood and sent me for more scans – although the white blood cell count was up, though not as high as previously. I was put back on an antibiotic drip pending the results of the blood and urine cultures ordered. The scans showed fluid under the mesh as well as the presence of a kidney stone in the right kidney – an urologist was called in and he arranged for me to be taken to theatre where he was able to remove the stone.
During the next two weeks I remained in hospital while they continued with the antibiotics and managed the continued drainage of fluid from the abscess point.
I was again visited by Prof Botha and his surgical team on a regular basis; in particular, Dr Anders Grotte devoted considerable time visiting me and reviewing my progress (in between long sessions in theatre with liver transplants and other liver operations he was involved with.)
Across the hospital environment I had made many friends amongst the medical staff, physiotherapists, food servers, cleaners, and the porters who tirelessly wheel patients backwards and forwards to radiology and theatre. Many of them were familiar faces back in visits in 2014 for liver surgery.
Eventually I was discharged for the last time and returned to Mike and Pauline's home.
After visiting Sister Jane and Prof. Botha, and with their approval, we departed for Durban in early July,.
The fluid continued to drain from the abscess point and I left prepared to manage the daily dressings myself, and agreeing to visiting wound therapists in Durban on an ongoing basis.
In all we had been in Johannesburg for three months, two and a half months of which I had been in hospital.
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Can I live without love and endure an empty heart?
From nights of empty promises.
Filled with desire and all the pleasure
passion affords.
But far beneath the ecstasy surfaced lies
and untold misery.
I am not what you want.
Not anymore.
And despite my best efforts to please you, I still lack so much in your estimation.
I am not perfect. But I believed in perfect love.
I believed in you. In us.
And no matter what you do with your endless hours
without me, know that I forgive.
But I will not forget.
I will remember what was.
And all that was good and pure.
The countless beautiful moments that united us in heart and body.
And kept us strong.
Until now.
Forever cast away
into the wanton nights of heartache.
Where I wait.
And wonder
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CHRIS COLEMAN is trailing Bolton striker Gary Madine if Sunderland lose Lewis Grabban next month.
The Black Cats boss has lined up Madine as the man he wants to take to the Stadium of Light if he needs to bring in a striker in January.
Coleman is aware there are doubts over the future of Grabban, who is currently on loan for the season from Bournemouth.
Theree is no recall clause in his deal with the Cherries, but the Premier League club are able to sell the striker if a suitable bid came in.
And with Championship rivals Fulham showing a strong interest in making a bid when the window opens, Sunderland face the real prospect of losing their man.
Funds are limited on Wearside, so they would be unable to compete for a permanent deal should Bournemouth decide the time is right to sell their man.
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According to the Sunderland Echo, Bolton star Madine is the man he has set his sights on taking to the north-east.
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And he may even make a move for Madine if Grabban stays, aware that Bolton are under financial prossures of their own this season.
Coleman has taken less than a month to assess his squad and highlight what changes he wants to make, within the constraints of his tight budget restrictions.
High in his thinking is trying to persuade Liverpool to allow him to take goalkeeper Danny Ward and forward Ben Woodburn on loan.
Both worked with Coleman during his time as manager of Wales, and if he can secure short-term deals until the end of the season they are transfers he would like to secure.
Coleman was asked about Grabban's future and his plans last week.
He said: "I've been here a few weeks, in my head, the positions and the people I'd like to bring in I already know.
"That recall is a possibility but we're not anticipating it, of course you never know in football.
"Of course we have to look at that and if does happen we need to make sure we're on the front foot and we've got someone coming the other way. Fingers crossed it won't."


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Get ready for hiking adventures of a lifetime. The Lake Karla walking guide details 10 outstanding hikes (summarized below), complete with maps that you can download here:
Map 1A – Map 1B – Map 2A – Map 2B
1. Ano Kerasia – Kerasia (map 1A – trail 1)
In this one hour (5.9km) walk downhill from Ano Kerasia to Kerasia, hikers can enjoy taking in stunning panoramic views of Lake Karla and the lush natural beauty of the local flora as its colours and varieties change significantly with the drop in altitude. The walk follows a combination of dirt roads and cobbled paths lovingly maintained by the North Pelion Information Centre. Start the day by exploring the abandoned village of Ano Kerasia, a village that was destroyed by Nazi forces in 1944 as it hosted the 54th E.L.A.S. (Greek People's Liberation Army) Regiment. Stop to visit the Church of the Apostle Saints and the nearby chapel of Saint Athanasios, and finish with lunch or evening dinner in one of the tavernas of Kerasia, where you can sample local delicacies such as spit-roasted goat or lamb.
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2. Ano Kerasia – Flamouri Monastery (map 1A – trail 2)
A moderately challenging trek that takes around three hours one way (6.4km), this trail will lead you into the embrace of high shady forests, in a part of Mt Pelion that is characterized by steep green hillsides and cascading waterfalls. Apart from enjoying the beauty of this idyllic floral paradise, the walk will bring you to stupendous panoramic views of Mt Pelion's north-western coastline and Lake Karla. Male hikers may visit the Flamouri Monastery, built in a fabulous location above the village of Veneto. Cyclists, mountaineers and horseback riding enthusiasts can also find recreation in the area around the village.
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3. Kerasia – Sourvia Monastery (map 1A – trail 3)
This 8.9km walk, which takes around four hours one way, is similar to the Ano Kerasia – Flamouri Monastery walk but considered far more challenging as it involves more hiking on narrow, upward and descending, footpaths. The trail will take you through gorgeous greenery, dramatic panoramas of Sourvia Monastery and its mountainous landscapes angling skyward, and encounters with the area's fauna. You can also visit the chapel of Panagia Leshiani and the stone-arched bridge at Leshiani and enjoy drinking from natural springs in Kerasia and Leshiani.
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4. Keramidi – Palaioskala (map 1B – trail 4)
This 17 km trail (around 5.5 hours walk) is one of the most scenic walks in the greater area of Lake Karla, starting from the quaintly traditional village of Keramidi. The restored cobblestone trail meanders through a lush forest of oak, chestnut, walnut and various species of Mediterranean maquis along the western slopes of Mt Pelion and Mt Mavrovouni, and offers you the chance to discover the archaeological site of Palaioskala, where remnants of a prehistoric human settlement have been unearthed. Hikers heading along National trail 02 are also likely to come across free-range herds of cows, goats and pigs.
5. Ano Kanali – Pyrgos (map 1B – trail 5)
The trail is part of the Natura 2000 sites of Karla-Mavrovouni-Kefalovryso-Velestino and Mt Mavrovouni, which are areas of rich biodiversity. Even expert hikers consider this trail difficult, chiefly because it covers more than 14 km (around five hours walk) in a single direction. However, if you plan ahead and opt to stop at various points of interest, you can make a great day of it. Regional authorities are working on numerous plans to revamp the area and add museums, ecological, hiking, riding, cycling and bird watching facilities and more. For now there are also lovely views of Lake Karla as well as stopovers at the chapels of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, Saint Panteleimon, Saint Paraskevi and Saint Athanasios in Ano Kanalia.
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6. Glafyres – Saint Nikolaos of Kanalia (map 2A – trail 6)
A relatively easy hike that takes around two hours one way (7.9 km), the trail combines some vibrant mountain landscapes, interesting archaeological and religious sites, zones of geological and architectural attraction, agricultural fields and various scenic perspectives of Lake Karla. Glafyres, also called Kapourna, is a picturesque village mainly inhabited by farmers. Although the trail ends at Saint Nikolaos chapel, the village of Kanalia is one of the prettiest on the northwest side of Mt Pelion, built on the foundation of the acropolis of ancient Voeveis on the plains of Metochi – while there, don't miss the Byzantine Church of Saint Nikolaos, declared a historical monument. Also to be enjoyed on this trail are the remarkable scenery of Lake Karla, together with its diverse flora and fauna.
7. Kanalia – Drakopigado (map 2A – trail 7)
A trail you can walk round trip in just over two hours (6.6km) but not with ease, as it's not marked as a designated path and consists mainly of uphill trekking on narrow and rocky footpaths. The dense vegetation and gorgeous views of Lake Karla and the plain of Thessaly make it worthwhile, as does the a visit to the magnificent, vertical cave of Drakopigado (Dragon's well). Start at the main square of Kanalia, otherwise known as 'the women's village,' where two old-style fishing huts and a traditional boat can be found, and visit the Ecclesiastical Museum in the Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary. Be careful not to confuse sheep and goat tracks with the walking path.
8. Chatzimisiotiki Magoula – Agios Athanasios hill (map 2A – trail 8)
Unlike most of the other trails in the area, which involve trekking high into the mountains, this trail takes you along Lake Karla's southwestern shores, past picturesque wetlands and mountain landscapes. The trail is ideal in springtime but somewhat unpleasant in high summer when hot temperatures along the Rizomilos-Stefanovikeio plain can be stifling. Chatzimisiotiki Magoula isa former islet and prehistoric site, and only the beginning of a wonderful walk that includes great bird watching spots as well as several Mycenaean tombs along the southern shores of Lake Karla. St. Athanasios chapel, on top of a hill, is a great place to end, offering excellent views of Lake Karla, Thessaly's plain, Mt Mavrovouni and, on a clear day, Mt Ossa and Mt Olympus.
9. Stefanovikeio – Petra (Skala) (map 2B – trail 9)
This 2.5 hour trail (7.5km) starts at was the base of Lake Karla's administrative seat during the Ottoman occupation, and concludes at Petra, one of the area's most important prehistoric sites. Along the trail you can visit the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior in Stefanovikeio and the remote chapel of Saint Paraskevi, while also soaking in wondrous panoramic views of the entire area from atop Petra, which is surrounded by Mt Mavrovouni, Mt Pelion and extensive agricultural fields.
10. Kato Kalamaki – Lake Karla's artificial wetland area (map 2B – trail 10)
A relatively easy walk that offers some great sights, this trail mainly leads you along flat roads and the western dike of Lake Karla, close to the artificial wetland area (created in a bid to help protect and promote the local natural life after the Lake was drained). It takes around 2-2.5 hours to get from Kato Kalamaki, where you will observe 12 water reservoirs, to the lake's pumping station. Bird watchers will enjoy this route, as there are various great spots for sightings, while visitors can even stop to enjoy some fishing.
Get the Guide for Lake Karla here: Lake Karla Walking Guide (Dodouras, S., Lyratzaki, I. and Papayannis, T. (ed.) (2013), Lake Karla Walking Guide, Med-INA, Athens)


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Cork City Council's Corporate Plan identified the following objective: -
"To control and manage the Road Space in a balanced way by strict monitoring, control and licensing of installations on footpaths and roads, to minimise clutter, obstructions and hazards to road users."
Roads are not for the sole use of vehicles but also service the needs of pedestrians, able-bodied and physically/sensory impaired. We all benefit from the unobstructed and safer footpaths and roads.Strict licensing regulations apply to all wishing to erect scaffolding/hoarding. place skips, furniture or signs on the public road. Cork City Council Roads Directorate have responsibility for issuing, monitoring and enforcing these licenses. Non compliance and breach of regulations may lead to prosecution.Cork City Council wishes to acknowledge the high level of compliance with the relevant regulations in the majority of cases.
However, if you notice any breaches of the rules governing public footpaths and roads safety listed in the following leaflet, then please telephone: 021 4924(798 or 189) and help make Cork a safer city for us all.


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It's unbelievable how divided humanity really is. We can't even agree on what a "disaster" is!
Will there ever be anything we will all agree on?
If our president lies to us we still won't unite as a country.
If the NWO takes place, we still won't unite as a global-nation.
If we see a meteor heading our way we still won't unite as a planet.
If off-planet visitors show themselves we still won't unite as Humans.
I tell ya, the PTB have done a fabulous job at dividing up the minions!
First with their religions, institutions (schools) and finally their governments.
Now? Well now...it's just encoded in our genes!
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Friday, March 27, 2009
I'm headed out the door right now to go judge a show down in Portland tomorrow, so no Friday Tip today. Have a great weekend!
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Friday Tip
When sanding a lot off of a hollow cast horse, whether it's resin or plastic, the resulting holes need to be filled in. Now, you could fill them in with epoxy, but that's expensive and heavy. Try foil instead! I think it's easier to fill the entire horse with foil, but if it is secure inside without completely filling the horse that's fine. With the foil in place, you are ready to put a layer of epoxy on to completely seal up the hole.
Since the epoxy has something to sit on, this process is much easier than trying to fill a hole with epoxy only. Do not smooth it out; just stick it on and flatten it so that the epoxy does not stick out beyond where you intend to sculpt the muscling or hair. If the epoxy sticks out too far you can sand it later, before the final sculpting. Leaving the epoxy rough like this helps the other layers to adhere and prevents lifting later. When this first layer is cured, you're left with a great new base to work off of for sculpting the finished product!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Oh my!
So, just a little scary thing for you to look at! This is Tetawken, my NAN donation. Sarah Rose donated the Caldero resin and I'll be turning him into a Cayuse as a nod to the show's Oregon location. You can expect more updates on his progress and a little more about his story soon. As you can see, he has just had his mane and tail removed - a daunting task considering how much of it there was! My poor wrist is in a brace right now, but at least I'm not the one with huge new holes in me. I'm waffling on his color; a roany chestnut frame sabino? a vanish appy? Who knows! If you have any opinion on the matter, feel free to comment!
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Friday, March 13, 2009
Friday Tip
In the comments for the tail sculpting video, these very good questions were posed: "Do you like Epoxy Sculpt or Gapoxio better? And what do you do to make sure its kneaded evenly and thoroughly? Thank you!" Thanks Jane! I prefer Aves Apoxy Sculpt but others prefer Gapoxio or Milliput. It's all a matter of taste. I also sometimes use the FIXIT Sculpt (also from Aves) which holds detail remarkably well - sometimes TOO well! The video shows exactly how I mix, but to recap:
- Remove two similarly sized pieces of epoxy. (Mine was cold so it took a bit of digging!)
- Squish them together and then roll into a snake. Fold the snake over on itself and repeat several times. Roll the snake in between your hands, and not on the table. This way anything that might be wobbly on the table won't tip over, water won't slosh out of your cups, and the epoxy won't pick up anything that might be hanging around.
- There will still be visible lines running through the epoxy from the two different colors, so begin kneading and rolling snakes until it is thoroughly mixed. It takes from 2-3 minutes (depending on temperature and freshness) to completely mix a batch approximately the size of a ping pong ball.
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
So, here's a little spring surprise for you all! I just listed this adorable Imp resin on eBay. Imp was sculpted by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig and painted by myself in oil and acrylic as a light buckskin pinto. His markings are a mixture of tobiano, sabino and frame. Apollo's auction starts today and ends on Tuesday March 17, and of course I welcome time payments! If you're just lookin', you can see Apollo's fresh new gallery here.
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Friday, March 6, 2009
Friday Tip
Lighting is so important to creating an effective workspace, and a lot of tip requests had to do with this. There aren't any hard and fast rules about what kinds of lights to use, but one key is to use indirect lighting. By aiming your lights at the ceiling or a wall they will bounce back onto your workspace with nice even light that wraps around the model and does not cause any harsh glare.
As you can see in my setup, I use several different kinds of lights, not by design, but it's what I picked up and they work. The halogen lamp on the left is great at throwing out a lot of diffused light (and I wish I could find another). The lamp with the three bulbs can be aimed if necessary (and this is handy when it's time for prepping) but I almost always keep them in the position you see here. The lovely (gack) chandelier holds another 5 bulbs which bounce down a lot of light from the ceiling. Notice also that I paint in a white room. Bouncing lights off of colored walls will affect the color of the light; try to paint only in a white room unless there is no other way. So, in all, it's a pretty simple setup! Just find yourself a bunch of lights and point them up! You'll be enjoying glare free well lit painting in no time.
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Engineering and Computational Thinking Talent in Middle School Students: A Framework for Defining and Recognizing Student Affinities
Abstract"In this paper we describe our process for synthesizing frameworks for recognizing student talents in the areas of Computational Thinking (CT) and Engineering Design (ED) from prior research. Computer science education research has resulted in multiple, overlapping definitions of CT as an approach towards solving problems using methods and tools that are derived from computer science. Our development of operationalized definitions of CT talent for middle school educators is focused on uniting models for CT in a simplified structure. Our ED definition framework builds on multiple distinct models of the engineering design process along with concepts from systems engineering models and the design thinking process. We operationalize these frameworks to provide teachers with metrics and examples for recognizing and assessing the CT and ED skills of their students in non-technical classes. By training teachers to evaluate students' processes from the perspective of an engineer and computer scientist, teachers are more able to help their STEM-inclined students recognize the alignments between their own talents and possible careers. Through the analysis of teacher surveys and interviews from 19 classroom implementations, we evaluated the changes that the Arts & Bots program has had on teacher perceptions of student CT and ED skills and talents."
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I remember at the beginning of my freshman year, I had one goal and that was to make the varsity softball team. I know I was good player, and I was so full of fire and spunk that I knew that I would surely make the team. But when the end of try outs came, I was sitting in a group of girls waiting as I heard the head coach call out the names on his team. Half the team was called, and than he stopped calling names. My name was not one of them, so it was JV. Yes I was disappointed, but at the same time it just made me work so much harder. My work started to pay off because got called up a few times, and I even ended up lettering my freshman year. I worked so hard over the summer with my coach to get that spot next year, and I was on varsity all through the rest of high school.
I would have to call that karma because what goes around comes around, and I figure if you work hard for something, it will get you to where you want to go. Karma has a lot to do with where I'm headed now because of all my hard work playing school ball, and "select" in addition to school ball it got me noticed by the Everett Community College coach. She wants me to come out and play for them. To me, karma works in many ways and, it just so happens to be taking me down the college career path. My parents and I are very happy. In some ways, this is karma and in other ways it tells you that hard wok just pays off in the end. You will get what you work for and feel accomplished.
Another way all my hard work is paying off for softball is it got me into the University of Maui. While I am at school, I will be studying business and go as far as I can in ball. I really only wanted to play college ball for two years, and then for the last two years, I want to focus more on my career and making money. As most people know, I cant go any farther in softball after college so I will have to make a transition a job path than a sports path because I can't make any money playing softball. I in conclusion, karma is what goes around comes around and if I work hard for the rest of my life, it will pay off in the end by giving me a college degree and a career to work from.
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Wow, did you know Our Lord appeared to Peter during the time Peter was Pope? Listen...in the first couple of minutes of a 10 minute homily about Pope Benedict XVI's Abdication. Hear at:
Originally posted by yamammasamonkey
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Couldn't get that to work on my phone... There was no such thing as a Pope when Peter lived. Not for hundreds of years after either.
Originally posted by adjensen
Flag for you, colbe, but this incident is rooted in the apocryphal Acts of Peter, which is a non-canonical text. I'm surprised that a priest would use this as the basis of a homily, though I was similarly surprised by the use of non-canonical texts in "Stations of the Cross", and I'm okay with that (it's one of my favourite Catholic experiences, in fact,) so I suppose I should be okay with this, too.
Originally posted by colbe
Where were you when you heard of Pope Benedict's decision to step down?
Originally posted by adjensen
Originally posted by colbe
Where were you when you heard of Pope Benedict's decision to step down?
It was on the morning news that I wake up to and, to be honest, I didn't think it was that big of a deal. After doing some reading, I understand why it would be, but I think it was a very appropriate action for him to take -- Benedict is clearly putting the interests of the church ahead of his own, a great example of humility.
In my opinion he has prophesied that the Orthodox schism would be ended by the next Pope
Originally posted by adjensen
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In my opinion he has prophesied that the Orthodox schism would be ended by the next Pope
Based on what I've studied as regards the Eastern Orthodox Church, I think that highly unlikely, though possible, and if it was indeed the case, would be kind of frightening, from a prophetic standpoint.
While there has been some movement of clergy and congregations from the Episcopal and Anglican churches into the Roman Catholic Church, the reunification of the entire orthodox church would require the Eastern Orthodox to come back under the auspices of the Roman church and, barring some very, very bad circumstances (along the lines of World War 3 or Armageddon) I think that their leadership and the majority of members are far too politically entrenched to even consider that.
Originally posted by NewAgeMan
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"Smoke of Satan entering the sanctuary" is a reference to something relating to Apostasy in the Third Secret of Fatima.
Very interesting to hear it from the mouth of a priest and not a conspiracy theorist.
Thanks for sharing that. Interesting sermon.
Interesting and unusual "cadence" of the speaker as well, which somehow reminds me to give thanks that I'm not a Roman Catholic.
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Originally posted by NewAgeMan
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Don't assume - you don't understand it, because if you did, then you wouldn't for a moment think that I'm making fun of the Lord Jesus Christ.
P.S. It's about the bride of Christ, who is also me, along with the hope for heaven which Christ has made freely available to us.
I am a doorman who wishes to enter in and escort others to freely enter in to the domain of freedom and of a spiritual consummation, when God comes to live with us with we his people and he our God.
P.S.S. It is also about a shared triumph, that was, is and is to be, capable of altogether transcending the sorrow, suffering and indignities of life, as a shared joke with God in Jesus Christ, as a promise made and a promise kept but in the most glorious fashion imaginable.
It is also a representation of the Resurrection Life of absolute Liberation where absolute liberation = absolute forgiveness.
Please don't try to demonize me for it.
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LEEDS Schools FA Under-11s A produced their best performance of the season as West Yorkshire League visitors Sheffield Schools FA Under-11s Clarets were downed 7-0.
Sheffield caused an early scare when striking the inside of the far post before defender Billy Carroll scrambled back to hook off the ball the line. Undeterred, Cole Roberts soon put Leeds ahead with a cool finish from a precise through ball from Cassidy Hanakin.
Midfielder Josh Stones then released Charlie Costello for his fourth goal in two games.
The Leeds defence of Billy Carroll, Connor Pearson and Derek Bello were excelling but they had Gideon Pliener to thank for keeping a clean sheet as he headed a goal bound effort of the line. Going forward, Leeds were devastating with player of the match Roberts soon bagging his second from the edge of the box. Saul Kane was then unlucky to hit the post from close range but Roberts soon put the result beyond doubt with a left foot strike for his third and Leeds' fourth. The final third continued in the same vein with keeper Fin Wade not having to be called into action and Cassidy Hanakin hit the Leeds fifth following a goal-mouth scramble before Kane volleyed in a re-bound from a stinging Josh Stones shot to make it six.
And there was just enough time for Stones to launch a high free-kick under the crossbar which the Sheffield goalkeeper could only parry towards his own goal where Alfie Wilkinson was on hand to hook home.
Elsewhere, Thorpe United Juniors Under-16s booked their place in the Garforth League Higher Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 success at Horsforth St Margarets JFC (Earthquakes) Under-16s. Corey Littlefield was at the double for Thorpe for whom Dominik Stankiwicz also netted with defender Matthew Webster taking the player of the match award.
Hall Green United Under-16s were edged out 2-1 by visiting Rastrick Under-16s in Division Three of the Huddersfield League. Curtis Preston was the sole United scorer.
Leaders North East Leeds Under-15s stayed on course for the Garforth League Division Two title with a 3-0 success at home to Hunslet Club Greens Under-15s. Goals from Bonheur M'possa, Kieran Priestley and club captain Blend Hassan wrapped up victory.
In the same division, Kirkstall Crusaders Under-15s won 5-2 at Wortley FC Juniors Under-15s. Strikers Paddy McGill and Faisal Sheikh notched braces for Kirkstall for whom goal machine Francis Gibson also netted a wondeer strike. Akeel Iqbal also shone on debut while captain and vice captain Ellis Redfearn and Rinor Ejupi excelled in sharing keeping duties.
Wortley Juniors Under-14s moved four points clear at the top of Division One of the Garforth League with an impressive 5-1 triumph at Bradford United Under-14s. Unbeaten in the league Wortley only led 1-0 at the break through a Charlie Parnell strike but turned on the style in the second half. Goals arrived through Ozzy Reddin, Parnell Wilson, Adam Davies and a 20 yard screamer from Jack Bowes. Bradford netted a consolation goal with a good header from Jack Holroyd.
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Like a madman, who doesn't even allow his car a few seconds for the oil pressure light to extinguish itself before screaming down the street in a puff of smoke, Tom Waits begins his latest album with all cylinders firing and the pedal down – to the floor.
Bringing esoteric guitarist Marc Ribot along for the ride is a great touch, adding even more angst and tension to Waits rough voice.
The first track, "Chicago" lets us in for the dark ride that is in store. Clocking in at just 2:15, Waits ponders leaving home "with my coat and my hat" hoping things will be better in a strange land. Adding to the despair, he sings "we won't have to say goodbye if we all go," setting the mood for future creepiness.
Waits doesn't disappoint. Most of the tracks on this record are dripping with despair as he moves from his trademark angry growl, to a restrained falsetto on track three, with Ribot's out of phase guitar doused in reverb and a tinkly piano in the far distance only adding to the hopelessness as he tells us all the news is bad – "Is there any other kind?"
While the record is punctuated by percussive bursts, with bits of harp and harmonica mixed in on the periphery, there's a spastic pace to the darkness. Much like an excellent horror movie that takes you right up to the edge of the violent bits without actually showing them, Bad as Me never goes so far as to get you to change the channel. However, it never gives you much of a break, either.
After the first third of the records somewhat violent tracks, Waits slows down for a couple of tracks ("Pay Me" and "Back in the Crowd"), but as soon you think it's safe to take your seat belts off, it's back to the madness with the title track – in which Waits waxes poetic about "grinding the gears when you're trying to shift."
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embracing her breezy '90s vibe, but unafraid to reference personal struggles, Sheryl Crow's ninth studio disc is simply remarkable
by Tia Kim
Most often, musicians earn celebrity honestly, and their tales of hardship and acquired grit hold water. Of course, there are also numerous examples of frauds, from C&C Music Factory replacing its lead singer with a model to Milli Vanilli's spectacular unveiling as fakes in that same decade, all the way to Ashlee Simpson's unforgettable lip-synching disaster on Saturday Night Live, there's an undercurrent of unbelievability at work in the profession, put kindly.
When Sheryl Crow talks about hardship, however, she taps into a deep mine. The singer-songwriter, who got her break as a vocalist on Michael Jackson's Bad tour in 1987, had one of the biggest discs of the '90s with Tuesday Night Music Club, which jumped to number two on the Billboard 200 album charts, and sold 5.3 million copies. There have been various well performing efforts since, but her personal life has been a seemingly unrelenting series of challenges, including being diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2005, a witheringly publicized breakup with Lance Armstrong a few months later, then the diagnosis of a brain tumor in 2011.
In her ninth studio album, Be Myself, released on April 21, Crow strikes listeners as being unafraid of referencing life-changing moments. Co-produced by the artist, along with Jeff Trott and Tchad Blake (the first time Blake has helped with a Crow studio album since 1998's The Globe Sessions), its a departure from the artist's more country style over the last six years, substituting it for a breezier '90s vibe, counterpointed by laments on the dangers of new-century society and political polarization. It doesn't take much divining to find the pain in tracks like "Alone In The Dark," "Strangers Again," "Long Way Back," and the title track, but they are so cleverly disguised with stripped-down beats, and a garage band sense of fun that it's difficult to notice the disparity.
"There's sadness in the song," Crow said of "Long Way Back." "Sometimes you have to go so far away from who you are to find out what you really believe in," and added in a Rolling Stone interview that, for the album, "I wanted to get back to how I got started on my second and third records…wanted to revisit that sound and that feeling. It was a complete blast, and the most effortless thing I've ever done."
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Ben Kingsley talks resurrecting the Mandarin for 'All Hail the King'
Ben Kingsley is back as the Mandarin — or more precisely, actor Trevor Slattery — in Marvel's new one-shot, "All Hail the King." The Oscar winner originated the comic book villain for last summer's blockbuster "Iron Man 3," turning up as a dangerous terrorist determined to bring down billionaire playboy Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.). Of course, as the story advanced, the Mandarin was revealed to be something other than what he initially seemed, a character far removed from the scientist and martial artist who first appeared in comics in 1964's "Tales of Suspense" No. 50. In director Shane Black's film, Kingsley played to great comedic effect a failed English actor who was hired to create the role of a warrior philosopher with a driving hatred for America to help distract Stark from the machinations of Guy Pearce's Aldrich Killian. […]
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'Doctor Who,' 'Hobbit,' 'Hunger Games,' Batfleck: 2013 in review
2013 was a superb year for fans of genre entertainment. Major comic book heroes celebrated milestone anniversaries, as did "Doctor Who." "The Walking Dead" and "Game of Thrones" continued to demonstrate that fantastic tales, both grim and transporting, can make for compelling, compulsory viewing. Dragons, female warriors and Tom Hiddleston stormed the multiplex in blockbuster fashion, while next-generation gaming consoles arrived, just in time for Christmas. There was plenty of big news about 2015 projects as well — namely, that J.J. Abrams will direct the first live-action "Star Wars" film since 2005, and that Ben Affleck will take over the role of Batman from Gotham City's previous Caped Crusader, Christian Bale. Following are the Hero Complex picks for some of the most memorable moments in film, TV, comic books and games, in no particular order. Feel free to share your […]
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When Oscar winner Ben Kingsley signed on to play the Mandarin in "Iron Man 3," he joined a legion of super actors who have brought serious chops to villainous roles in comic-book movies throughout the years. In the "Iron Man 3" trailers, Kingsley's Mandarin is calm and possessed, like a Zen master of evil, as he orchestrates the destruction of Tony Stark's world. "Ladies, children, sheep," he says in the first "Iron Man 3" trailer in a menacing intonation all his own. "Some people call me a terrorist. I consider myself a teacher. Lesson No. 1: Heroes. There is no such thing." Iron Man Quiz: How well do you know Tony Stark? But, whether Kingsley's performance will live up to the best supervillain turns in cinema history remains to be seen. Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman in "Batman Returns," for example, might […]


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A friend just asked me how to add those nifty spacers between dock icons on the Mac. While a web search returns a lot of articles with command line/terminal instructions, there's not really an easier/quicker way of doing it.
Meet Dock Spacer, an Automator workflow. Double-click the app and your dock will be re-opened with a shiny new spacer added on the very right. Run the app for every single spacer you want to add. Once created, move- or remove them like the regular app icons in your dock. Easiest way to use it? Just drag the app to your dock and remove it once you're done adding spacers.
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Known for producing and remixing for big names such as Depeche Mode, LCD Soundsystem and Lana Del Ray,Kris Menace, has teamed up with MTV VMA winner and former Simian member, Simon Lord, who lent his vocal chords for the renowned "We Are Your Friends," which was remixed by Justice.
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I currently take Zoloft and it seems to work quite well for me, but as Shy has said it does take 4-6 weeks to work so you need to keep an eye on things until then. The helplines that Shy have given you are a great resource and I would take advantage of them. Please keep in contact with us and let us know how things progress. Perhaps your son would also benifit from joining?
Hi Shelter, I am so very sorry about your son. You have gotten wonderful advice and suggestions from ShynSassy and Darren. I just wanted to mention that if your son has changed from Effexor straight to Zoloft then it shouldn't take that long to reach therapeutic effect since he already has an SSRI in his system.
I wonder if you have considered inpatient treatment for him until he gets better or more stable? I would be concerned that the local law enforcement came to take whatever weapons out of your house so that he wouldn't harm himself. He wrote a note which shows intent and perhaps a plan to harm himself. In addition to his being gone for so long without you having any idea where he is or what he is doing. If you chose to put him into a hospital until he gets better at least you know he will be getting the right treatment and is in a safe environment.
Otherwise, as Shy said keep in close contact with his doctor.
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Lassithi is a wonderful nomos to be in, for those who like taking to their feet, either by walking or on pedal (see Cycling). Below are edited extracts of Stelios Jackson't walk through this region, trying to stick to the E4 (Pan-European Footpath No. 4) trail, but first let's allow ourselves to become familiar with some of eastern Crete's gorges.
Ha Gorge
Definitely one in the category "do not try alone", the Ha gorge is spectacularly set on the western side of Mt. Thripti, before depositing its walker east of the village of Vassiliki, Whilst only 1.5 Kms long, it is very narrow in places and has walls towering up to 300 metres above ones head.It is the perfect gorge for abseiling, but only the very experienced should try this, and even then, with a guide.
Hametoulo Gorge
A straightforward enough hike this, from the village of Hametoulo, to Xerokambos, on the south east coast. A number of gates have to passed through en-route (make sure you close them, as they're there to keep sheep in). When you arrive at Hametoulo, make sure you don't stray to far north or west of the village or the gorge, as the hill behind you is a military base.
Kapsa Gorge
This is a tough gorge to crack and should only be walked by experienced hikers, and never alone, as it can be dangerous in places. The waymarking is good, thankfully, but at one stage there's a 10 metre climb, over practically sheer rock, to negotiate, with the aid of a piece of rope, which should be checked before use. Alternatively one can scramble across the scree which covers the hill surrounding the drop. An alternative name for the gorge is Perivolakia, as this is where it ends, some three to four hours after setting off.
Kritsa Gorge
Kritsa is a beautiful village, located some 9 Kms west of Aghios Nikolaos. Also known as the "Havga" gorge, it stretches for 13 Kms before depositing walkers at the village of Tapes. The descent is some 300 metres.
Milonas Gorge
Seven Kilometres east of Ierapetra, the gorge of Milonas starts at an elevation of around 500 metres and ends on the south coast. Waterfalls form pools, along the gorge's course, enabling the hiker to become swimmer.
Pefki Gorge
A lovely place is Pefki, and its gorge compliments it perfectly. A walk of about a kilometre on a path from the village, brings one into the pine-strewn (pefki is the Greek word for pine) gorge itself. It's approximately six KMs from here to the coast, where the gorge deposits one at Makriyialos There are even a couple of stone benches en-route, for those who need a rest, or prefer just to savour the rarified atmosphere.
Zakros Gorge (The Valley of the Dead)
A wonderful, relatively easy, walking experience greets the hiker, which ever direction one chooses to walk the Zakros gorge. There are at least three entry/exit points, at, or close to the village of Ano (Upper) Zakros, and the route down is spectacular in the extreme, depositing one at Kato (Lower) Zakros,replete with its own Minoan "palace", lovely beaches, and accommodation aplenty. If one chooses to walk east to west, Ano Zakros has a nice, rather old-fashioned hotel, so there should be no problem with where to lay ones head for the evening, though in the height of summer, do book-up in advance. Interesting features along the gorge, include a Roman aqueduct, and if one looks up, caves where the bodies of humans dating back to Neolithic times were discovered.
The following is an edited version of Stelios Jackson's 'The E4 and other Mythical Trails', detailing his walk across Lassithi.


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