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Winter Break Projects 1: PC to Bench Power Supply
Every electronics tinkerer needs to do this. A bench power supply is an absolute necessity, and can be quite expensive. Building your own supply from scratch is possible, but time consuming and prone to errors for even one with experience. Even a small PC supply has more wattage than you'll need. If you're building something larger and more complex than a complete computer, you're probably sitting in a clean lab with a white coat, anti static booties, and a million $$ power supply. This project is not for you.
There are plenty of excellent full how-tos on the web for this project (check instructibles), so I won't go too crazy with steps and photos here.. I will simply point out some key issues you'll probably face, and mention a few specifics of my build. If you're savvy, you really don't need a how-to, It's a very simple project that is relatively universal, regardless of your actual PSU model.
OBLIGATORY CAUTION: It goes without saying that this project involves 120V AC, and has some danger factor. Additionally, THESE SUPPLIES HAVE LARGE CAPACITORS THAT RETAIN 120 VOLTS EVEN AFTER IT IS UNPLUGGED!! You have to let them drain before you poke around in there. How long to wait will vary from one supply to the next. If you don't know what you are doing, don't do it. You've been warned.
- PC supply - Pull one out of an old tower, like that win98 machine in your corner that you said you were going to rebuild as a home automation controller three years ago. City sidewalks and local dumps are other good sources. Sidewalk computers are usually picked clean of anything valuable, but the supply is most likely still there. Where a commoner sees junk, a hacker sees opportunity.
- Power cable - There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who have more of these than they'll ever use, and those who never seem to have enough. I'm the latter. This is a very standard cable for all things computer, so they are easy to track down. Specifically, it's a type C13, IEC 60320-1 cord.
- Connection terminals - I went with standard banana jack binding posts, like you'd find on a breadboard. This allows either bare wire or banana style connections.
- Switch - a simple SPST switch would do (either a toggle or latching pushbutton). I used a DPDT as explained later. LED's (optional) - These are nice addition, both aesthetically and for troubleshooting.
- Power resistor - YMMV. Most units need this. Mine didn't. You want some thing low in the ohms scale (I've seen as low as 10 ohms). It should be at least a few watts. 5-10 watts should be fine. Note: These are not the typical resistors you use commonly. Those are more in the ¼ watt range. You want a POWER resistor.
- PC screw terminal block - Some people call these Wago or Keystone PC terminal blocks. This was specific to my build, you may not need this.
The hardest part is trying to get your new electronics to fit around the existing bits. It's was a tight squeeze for me. Also, the "front" of my unit (the side opposite the power connector) was mesh for ventilation. This meant I had rotate mine and have the power cable coming out of the left side. You can get 90 degree IEC cables, but in my case the supply sits on the left edge of my bench, so it was no big deal.
1. Open the case and tidy the cords. You can clip the connectors off the wires. We won't use those. In fact you can clip all but about 6 inches off. Leave yourself enough to work with. I usually leave a few inches more than I think I'll need because my first hunch is usually wrong. When deciding how much to clip, imagine putting the finished product back together. You need enough slack to slide the case on and off. This is another thing I usually remember too late.
2. Inspection and Bench test. Inspect the board and wires. The board will be labeled, and the wires will be in groups of colors. Black is usually a shoe in for ground, but other colors may vary. For me, it was like this; Yellow = 12V, Red = 5V, Blue = -12V, Orange = 3.3V. Look for the wires that seem all alone, and trace them to the board. You're looking for the standby line, and the power on line. The labels should be fairly obvious, like SB and PS-ON, etc… My STANDBY was purple, and my ON wire was green. Make sure you write all of these discoveries down. o see this thing in action, we need to power it up. Put the board on a non-conductive surface and make sure it is not shorting on the chassis or screws or tools that may have rolled under it. Clip a test lead to a ground wire, and to the STANDBY line. Plug it in, and you should read 5V. Next, try shorting the ON wire to ground. You might see the fan spin up. Mine did. If not, you'll need the power resistor. Connect it between a 5V line and Ground. That should set things right. Once it's in action, you can test voltage on the other lines.
3. Clip unneeded wires. You won't need all of the grounds or all of the voltage lines, so trim back any that you don't need. I left them a few inches long so I could tape them off with electrical tape to prevent shorting (tape them in separate groups, ground, 5V, et….). I kept one 5V line, one 12V line, and one 3.3V line. I also kept one ground line for each, as well as one gowned line for STANDBY, and one for ON (5 ground lines total).
4. Solder and assemble. You're on your own here. This will depend on your chassis and chosen connectors. This is where my terminal block came in. I didn't have enough room for a front mounted 3.3V line, so I dangled it out of the side with the terminal block connection. I decided I wanted an ON LED, and that I wanted my STANDBY LED to go out when the unit was on. You can skip all of this and use an SPST to short ON the ground. I've provided the schematic of my switch circuit below in case you want the same.
That wraps it up. It's very functional and industrial looking, if you're into that sort of thing. It's not as pretty as the supply I built in 2010, but it's way more reliable. You could opt to ditch the chassis and build a slick enclosure. That would give you freedom with the panel layout. I think keeping the original chassis is the way to go. This type of supply has become a sort of hacker status symbol, or right of passage, if you will. The original case has that "I void warranties" vibe that I like. Until next time, keep making stuff.


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Harris County plans infrastructure and records/document management projects with federal stimulus grant money.
Steve Jennings is CIO of Harris County, home to the city of Houston. His organization supports more than 16,000 county employees in 278 locations. Earlier this year, Jennings was named to Government Technology's annual list of Doers, Dreamers and Drivers, which salutes government's most innovative and effective IT officials.
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We've been working with Microsoft on putting their Stimulus 360 product into production for stimulus tracking. We are very heavily into CRM [customer relationship management]. We also have a records/document management effort that is probably going to change all of our rules and procedures down the road and make everything more efficient.
So the economic climate hasn't stopped county technology initiatives?
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Tonight I am haunted by thoughts. Little thoughts. The kind we sometimes call trifles because we are incapable of grasping their gravity. For years I let a routine of mine born of warmth and love masquerade as a mundane task. Why? I don't know. I could write for hours on how my brain differentiates between significance and insignificance. That would not be a fun read. Also I'm not a psychologist. What I do know is, if you find someone with whom you can envision a future, a single act repeated on end until it becomes second nature is indicative of something big, not something little.
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Back in the late summer/early autumn of 2013 a new iPhone and iOS were released. When I bought the new phone I wanted to back up all the photos and contacts from my old one. At the time I had been seeing a girl for a few months. We were starting to get serious. So while setting up my phone I decided to export all of our text messages to my computer. Our first exchanges had been awkwardly cute. I liked scrolling back in time and re-reading them. It'd be a bummer if they were lost.
From that point on, for the next three-and-a-half years, every time I backed up my phone I exported our messages. Maybe I thought it'd be cool to read back with her someday. Maybe I found it funny that I had access to every piece of evidence I'd need to win any argument grounded in facts from an old conversation. Or maybe I knew what I was experiencing with her was special, and even though I was afraid to admit it, it was important to me to keep our history intact. Exporting our "story" was a task I carried out so often it was done absentmindedly. Like when you played Nintendo as a kid, you always knew to save your game before going to bed. If you forgot to save, you had to start over from the beginning. Saving was imperative, but ease and repetition diminished its purpose. Similarly, the act of preserving our history was one whose purpose was diminished by the ease and regularity with which I performed it.
As you are well aware now, the final lines of that story were recently written. What remains is a 3,888-page tome. The PDF file is over half a gigabyte in size. With the exception of a gap between August 6, 2014 and December 28, 2014 (not sure what happened there) the file contains 81,648 messages. And two weeks ago when I couldn't sleep I had the dumbest fucking idea my borderline-feeble brain has ever conjured: Why not read it?
I was wide awake. For, like…twelve days. What else was I going to do? Watch TV? Read a regular book? Take more drugs and drink more booze? A sane man might choose the TV or the regular book. Hell, a sane man might choose the drugs and booze. Not me. I decided to read all 3,888 pages describing in excruciating detail the rise and fall of a relationship I was still mourning. The source of my heartache. The cause of my insomnia.
I've never shied away from saying this before, but I think it bears repeating now: I am an idiot. I am THE idiot. I'd say I'm Prince Myshkin, but the characters I encounter in my everyday life mistake me for someone with intelligence and insight, not the opposite.
Congratulations, my love, we co-wrote a story nearly 900 pages longer than Proust's IN SEARCH OF LOST TIME, that also happens to be easier to read and way more insightful. At least to this dumb goober it is…
A great work of art takes us out of our comfort zone, viscerally connects to existential questions that confound humanity, and offers up to the world a piece of its creator's soul. I am sorry to say that our story is not a great work of art. In fact it isn't even a very good one. It is riddled with typos. And emoji. It is often messy, ugly and perplexing. But not a single one if it's 3,888 pages is lacking in soul. In fact it has soul enough to pour into everything and everyone. Because of that I am happy to keep it with me, to use as a tool for further growth, and so that maybe next time I won't mistake a big thought for a little thought.
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Chain Restaurants Decrease Sodium Slightly but Progress is Slow & Uneven, Report Finds
Subway Reduces Sodium by 27% Since 2009; KFC Posts 10% Hike
Red Lobster's Admiral's Feast is one of the saltiest restaurant meals in America, with 2.5 teaspoons of salt (5,830 mg sodium)
A review of 136 meals from 17 top restaurant chains finds that the companies have reduced sodium on average by six percent between 2009 and 2013, or just 1.5 percent per year. The nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest says that the progress has been slow and inconsistent. The biggest reductions in sodium were posted by Subway, Burger King, and McDonald's, but KFC and Jack in the Box actually increased sodium by 12.4 percent and 7.2 percent, respectively, in the sample of meals reviewed.
Despite the progress, 79 percent of the 81 adult meals in the study still contained more than 1,500 milligrams (mg) of sodium. A majority of Americans, including people 51 and older, people with high blood pressure, and African-Americans, should try to limit themselves to 1,500 mg of sodium per day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At higher levels, sodium promotes high blood pressure, stroke, heart attacks, kidney disease, and other health problems, making it the single most harmful ingredient in the food supply, according to CSPI. The average sodium in 55 kids' meals dropped by just 2.6 percent.
At table-service chains such as Red Lobster, Chili's, and Olive Garden, it's easy to find meals in the ballpark of 5,000 mg of sodium—more than most people should consume over the course of three days. CSPI says that these alarming levels are one reason why the Food and Drug Administration should set reasonable limits on the amounts of sodium that can be used in various categories of food.
"For far too long, the FDA has relied on a voluntary, wait-and-see approach when it comes to reducing sodium in packaged and restaurant food," said CSPI executive director Michael F. Jacobson. "If chains like KFC, Jack in the Box, and Red Lobster are actually raising sodium levels in some meals, FDA's current approach clearly isn't working."
At KFC, CSPI evaluated nutrition data provided by the company for three adult meals and four kids' meals. Of the seven meals, one of those meals posted a 22 percent decrease in sodium and one remained the same. But five meals posted increases. In 2009, a meal of an Extra Crispy Chicken Breast, an Extra Crispy Whole Wing, a biscuit, BBQ Baked Beans, Macaroni Salad, and a medium Pepsi had 3,110 mg of sodium. In 2013, that same meal had 3,445 mg of sodium, an increase of 11 percent.
In 2009, a Jack in the Box meal composed of a Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger, a large order of Seasoned Curly Fries, and a 1% Chocolate Milk had 3,370 mg of sodium. In 2013, the chain's nutrition information showed that that meal contained 3,670 mg, a 9-percent increase.
Subway showed dramatic progress between 2009 and 2013, reducing sodium in every one of the 10 meals reviewed in the study. In 2009, a meal of a Footlong Ham Sandwich, a bag of Lay's Classic Potato Chips, and a Diet Coke had 2,730 mg of sodium. In 2013, that meal had just 1,895 mg of sodium. In 2009, a Subway meal of a six-inch Veggie Delite Sandwich, Apple Slices, and a Coke had a very reasonable 500 mg of sodium. In 2013, it had just 295 mg of sodium. The chain showed similar progress in the four children's meals reviewed in the study, which were reduced in sodium by an average of 29 percent.
Subway made the most dramatic progress, slashing sodium in this and all 9 of the other meals in the study.
"Reducing sodium is just one of many parts of our commitment to continuously improve our menu," said Lanette Kovachi, senior dietitian for the Subway restaurant chain. "So far we have reduced sodium 30 percent in our sandwiches, including the sandwiches in the 10 meals cited by CSPI, and 35 percent in our Fresh Fit offerings, meeting the National Salt Reduction Initiative targets for sandwiches. We are always working to find new ways to serve our customers a wide variety of menu offerings that taste great and are better-for-you."
The three Burger King kids' meals in the study were 40 percent lower in sodium on average in 2013 than in 2009, largely because the chain switched its default side dish from French Fries to Apple Slices, though it also reduced sodium in its Double Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger, and Chicken Nuggets.
A McDonald's meal of five Chicken Premium Selects Breast Strips, Spicy Buffalo Dipping Sauce, a Side Salad with Low Fat Balsamic Dressing, and a large Powerade Mountain Blast had 3,570 mg of sodium in 2009. In 2013, it had 34 percent less (2,360 mg). It showed reductions in each of those meal components. For instance the portion of dipping sauce was cut nearly in half, saving 420 mg of sodium; sodium in the salad dressing declined from 740 mg to 430 mg.
One meal at Dairy Queen (Bowl of Chili, Side Salad with Fat Free Ranch Dressing, and a Mountain Dew) dropped by 57 percent, from 4,500 to 1,925 mg, the biggest drop in the study. But that chain also posted one of the biggest increases in the study, with a meal of Grilled Chicken Wrap, Side Salad with Fat Free Ranch Dressing, and Orange Juice having 38 percent more sodium in 2013 (1,135 mg) than it did in 2009 (820 mg). The biggest increase in terms of milligrams was seen at Sonic in a meal of a large order of Jumbo Popcorn Chicken, Tater Tots, and Powerade Mountain Blast, which had 2,830 mg of sodium in 2009 but had 950 mg more sodium (3,780) in 2013.
"Some companies are clearly making an effort, but we won't see sustained progress by all companies unless they know that their competitors will be lowering sodium also, which is why the FDA needs to level the playing field," said Jacobson.
In 2005, CSPI filed a regulatory petition with the FDA asking it to revoke the "generally recognized as safe" status of salt and to set upper limits on the amounts allowed in food. The Institute of Medicine endorsed that approach in 2010. The American Public Health Associationpassed a similar resolution in 2011, citing the "strong, continuous, graded, consistent, independent, and etiologically significant" relationship between blood pressure levels and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Some chain restaurants not in the CSPI study disclose that they have items with more sodium than any of the meals in the study. At P.F. Chang's, an order of Dan Dan Noodles has 6,190 mg of sodium and a bowl of Hot & Sour Soup has 7,980 mg, according to the chain's website. A meal called "The Big Hook Up" from Joe's Crab Shack has more than five days' worth of sodium, 7,610 mg, according to the company's website. That latter meal has more than five days' worth of sodium for most people.
"If FDA fails to act on the IOM recommendations, the agency will have missed one of the great public health opportunities of our day," Jacobson wrote to FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg.
Contact Jeff Cronin (jcronin[at]cspinet.org) or Ariana Stone (astone[at]cspinet.org).


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More and more rumors regarding possible smart watch where Apple would be working and that would come this year. Now is the Bloomberg news agency that ensures that the California company already has a team of one hundred employees working on the development of this potential 'iWatch'. Bloomberg is based on "two people familiar with Apple's plans" to post today this information.
The team of workers, which has been increased in recent months, including department managers, designers, programmers who previously worked on the iPhone and iPad and even marketing staff. The high number of people involved in the project indicate, according to Bloomberg, the clock would not be in their early stages of testing, but Apple would already be in full swing. This means that the company has already tested prototypes and soon would launch full-scale production, once they polish the final details.
Where there's smoke there is fire and there are more sources to ensure that this year Apple will enter a new market with its smart watch. So do not be surprised that soon start to get leaks of possible features.
More- A former employee of Apple talks about the possibilities of iWatch
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Although it got hit hard by critics, I would recommend Happily N'Ever After for fairy tale fans.
Essentially, Cinderella's step mother takes over the wizard's tower, where she is able to overbalance the scales of good and evil and thereby take over the kingdom. Cinderella and friends have to save the day.
I think the main problem with the movie was that they really aimed too low. This is primarily a children's movie, and there isn't a lot of depth to really capture an adult audience. Of course, being who I am, I enjoyed the mixture of traditional fairy tales and the twists involved in all the bad guys suddenly being the winners. The voice acting was well cast, and the animation was more consistent than exceptional. (Possibly I am so used to the stylization of anime that American stylization just looks strange to me.)
I did think it was cute, and it got a few laughs out of me -- although I'm not sure that ALL of them were places I was "supposed" to be laughing! In the end, I would recommend it, at least if you're reading this, but keep in mind if you do watch it, it's really pretty fluffy.


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Friday Night Lights
(Friday, 8/7c, NBC) The fourth season ends on a bittersweet Thanksgiving note, as Riggins takes one for the team, family-style, while Principal Tami contemplates a profound career decision and Coach Eric prepares for his underdog East Dillon Lions to face his old team, the Panthers. Fans can give thanks there's still one more season to come.
(Friday, 9/8c, Syfy) The crossover stunt with Warehouse 13 continues as Claudia (Allison Scagliotti) pays a visit to the mountain town to take in the sights and is dismayed to find seemingly random objects popping up all over Eureka. These anomalies could have especially dire consequences for Dr. Grant (James Callis) unless Claudia can solve the mystery.
(Sunday, 10/9c, HBO) Some of the most fun this show ever had was when Ari sparred with studio hotshot Amanda Daniels (the always-foxy Carla Gugino). Prepare yourself for a new round of fireworks as Ari and Amanda clash over Ari's former associate Lizzie, with a potential lawsuit hanging in the balance.
Army Wives
(Lifetime, 10/9c, Sunday) It's a public service announcement wrapped up in a drama, as Dr. Jill Biden (wife of vice-president Joe Biden) appears as herself, meeting with military spouses (including real-life Army wives) to discuss their challenges while Fort Marshall hosts an annual "Fun Run" to benefit a summer camp for military kids.
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5 Life-Changing Lessons I've Learned as a Stepmom
Throughout my step-parenting journey, I've learned some life-changing lessons that have become my tested tools to fall back on as a stepmom.
Some of these tools were already in my repertoire, but since I became a stepmom, they have been completely transformed into the life lessons I will carry with me forever.
I have written this from the viewpoint of a stepmom because that's what I know. I'm aware there are plenty of stepdads out there who also go on this journey, and I hope they can appreciate this read as well.
Here are 6 life-changing lessons I've learned from my experience being a stepmom so far:
1. Diplomacy
Diplomacy. The art of interacting with people in both a sensitive, yet effective manner.
This is probably one of the most challenging hurdles for stepmoms.
Many of us have never been in a situation as potentially contentious as step-parenting. I say "potentially" because although the threat of total chaos is often lurking around the corner for a stepmom, it can be avoided, at times, with some diplomacy.
It could be as simple as using the words "please," or, "thank you" in every conversation. It could be addressing a touchy situation in a calm and positive manner that is non-accusing. It takes practice. Lots of it.
It helps to listen - even when you don't want to - to get a better gauge on the emotions of the person you are dealing with, whether it be a biological parent or your stepchild.
"Sometimes we have lots of information we want people to hear about how we feel but it's not always necessary or useful."
Whether you are more of a full-time stepmom or an every-other-weekend stepmom, learning to be diplomatic is a key tool for your step-parenting journey.
I have learned that, quite often, the less said, the better. The quality of what is said matters more than just talking to be heard. Choosing the right words to use and the right time to say them is important.
Sound exhausting? Yes, it is. Being a stepparent is like having another job besides all your other jobs in life. Diplomacy helps. Sometimes we have lots of information we want people to hear about how we feel but it's not always necessary or useful.
Learning to be diplomatic, though often times cumbersome, will make your blended family life smoother in the long-term.
2. Humility
Humility is the ability to realize that you may not be that important, even when it seems the world is revolving around you in your own mind. Being stepmom takes courage and determination. Sometimes it seems there is an emotional drama every day.
That said, it can seem like the whole world is on your shoulders at times, and the temptation to wallow in self-pity over your challenges will often pop up.
Learning humility is a key element to becoming a healthy stepmom. It's not all about you. Yes, you're tired, yes things may be unfair, but having some perspective as to the bigger picture can boost your morale immensely.
Why is being a stepmom so tiring? Because you are working extraordinarily hard to make your family life work well. It's okay to laugh at yourself sometimes when you mess up. Even "real" moms mess up all the time, as many of us already know.
Don't take yourself so seriously. No matter what your relationship with your stepchild, or their biological parents, feeling sorry for yourself won't help anyone. Learn to laugh at yourself and realize you're not perfect and never will be.
3. Grace
I have learned there is indeed a path of grace and class in step-mothering. Acting with grace in certain situations in order to do what is best for your stepchild is an invaluable tool. To step aside amidst circumstances that you wish you could control is difficult, but if you can do it with love and sincerity, it makes a big difference.
There are going to be many times in your step-parenting life when you have to relinquish decisions and control to the biological parents, and if you are a full-time stepmom who is used to being more involved, this can be a tricky maneuver.
To master the art of being a stepparent who steps in at the opportune time and then steps away when the biological parents must take the lead is a challenge, but knowing when you can solve a problem and when to leave it to others is the real lesson.
Learning grace means acknowledging that not everyone is going to do things the way you think they should be done. Stepmoms who have children going back and forth to and from mom's house know this. Mom probably does things differently than you and vice versa. You can have the grace to accept this and let it go. It's not going to change.
The point is when you realize you have to step away or accept something you can't change, do it with grace and not anger or bitterness. Remember, you've done all you can, and there's no doubt you did it to the best of your ability.
"Learning humility is a key element to becoming a healthy stepmom. It's not all about you. Yes, you're tired, yes things may be unfair, but having some perspective as to the bigger picture can boost your morale immensely."
4. Love
Love? How is love a lesson? Oh, it's a lesson. If you have stepchildren, you know what I mean.
If you have your own children you know what that love feels like. It is different. It's more comfortable.
Depending on when you became a stepmom to your stepchild or stepchildren, the love takes on different forms and can show itself at unexpected times. If you became the stepmom to a child at a very young age, it may have been easier to cuddle with them and shower them with affection.
But past a certain age, the bond of love that hopefully grows between a stepmom and her stepchildren is tentative, unsure, and basically a complete rollercoaster. I have learned that this stepmom/stepchild relationship is much like any relationship you have in life. It takes time and patience to build the trust between you.
It may be awkward in the beginning, and this may go on for years until you feel like the relationship is in the safe zone.
When the recognition comes, when the appreciation comes - and I hope for most stepmoms it does - it feels extremely gratifying.
This lesson of love has a lot to do with what it feels like to nurture a child you didn't give birth to or who came to know you when they were older.
The wave of love could come unexpectedly. It could show up in an excellent report card when your heart fills with pride, or in a school performance when you look at this child whom you have helped raise and support and feel that sense of joy and love for them.
It's definitely a test of love to commit yourself to a stepchild. As your love grows your sense of being a protector and a teacher expands. You realize you care so deeply about what happens to this child whom you did not birth, and it's a great milestone for a stepmother.
What's the most important lesson you've learned as a stepmom? If you have other answers or want to explain, please do so in the comments
5. Forgiveness
Learning to forgive is the most vital of lessons for a stepmom.
If you are a stepparent and cannot learn to forgive, then it's going to be even more of a rocky road for you.
Forgiveness is just the ability to accept what someone has done that was either inappropriate or hurtful to you in some way and the ability to move on. This is second nature to any seasoned stepmom.
Stepchildren say mean things all the time. All children do at one point or another.
Stepparents tend to be the easy target for kids who are having a rough time with their home life or still angry that their parents are not together.
A lot of the time it's just easier to say something nasty to stepmom or stepdad instead of venting to mom or dad. To forgive your stepchild for their emotions or behavior is tough sometimes. Forgiving the biological mom or dad for inappropriate or careless behavior is another hard pill to swallow.
In the end, it's imperative that the lesson of forgiveness is learned or the blended family unit will crumble.
I have learned to forgive. Maybe not fully understand or even like certain things, but I can forgive. I understand that sometimes decisions are made that may not be convenient for everyone, and I forgive the mistakes of the past. I forgive my stepchild for the moods, and the anger, and the confusion they suffer. I forgive, I learn, and I move on.
"...in the end, it's imperative that the lesson of forgiveness is learned or the blended family unit will crumble."
© 2015 Michelle Zunter
Thanks for sharing your experience! At times I feel like I am failing miserably...as most of what I hear is about the things I am not fulfilling. I am learning that there are some needs that I won't be able to fulfill. I am also learning that I am going to have those feelings that you described.
This process of becoming a step-mother has been a very humbling one. I am learning to love...and let go...while being aware that I will get hurt or praised when I least expect it.
Thanks for reminding me that I am human...and that I am not striving for perfection...but progress. Progress takes time, effort and struggle.
What a positive approach to step-parenting! These life lessons make the parent a better person for dealing with this and every other problem. Great article!
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National Paediatric Surgery ST3 Recruitment.
The national Recruitment Office for ST3 Paediatric Surgery is Health Education England - Yorkshire and the Humber. We are recruiting to posts across the United Kingdom. All posts have the required educational and Dean's approval.
Higher Training in Paediatric Surgery aims to provide comprehensive and enjoyable training in all aspects of Paediatric Surgery including neonatal surgery, general paediatric surgery, paediatric urology and paediatric trauma. Opportunities for research and overseas experience will be accommodated wherever possible and appropriate.
Training centres in Paediatric Surgery have been organised into regional consortia which are able to provide broad exposure to Paediatric Surgery. If appointed, trainees will be required to train in a number of locations within the consortium.
A brief summary of the recruitment process is provided below, but please refer to the Applicant Handbook for a full guide.
** Please note ACF trainees appointed at Core Training Level do not need to be rebenchmarked when then they reach ST3, they simply 'run through' their training**
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The number of vacancies for each consortium are to be confirmed. For information about the posts in each consortium please follow the links below to view the Local HEE Office / Deanery websites:
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All vacancy information is indicative and subject to change.
The recruitment process for ST3 Paediatric Surgery will follow the timeline below:
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All applications will be assessed against the eligibility criteria during longlisting. Any applications which do not meet the eligibility criteria will be longlisted out of the process and will not progress to the next stage.
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The interviews for ST3 Paediatric Surgery will take place on 1st and 2nd April 2019 at Don Valley House, Sheffield.
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Successful candidates will be allocated to posts in rank order:
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Itanium Conundrum Dept.: Intel has to be concerned that its Itanium chip, long touted as the greatest thing since sliced bread, will turn out to be a flop, not unlike the once-idealized 432-MHz chip. The Itanium, which is the official name for the 64-bit chip codeveloped with Hewlett-Packard, may have no appeal for the largest market segments. It's beginning to look more like an expensive specialty chip for servers in a market glut. This means it's possible that the mass market will eventually rock over toward the AMD x86-64 chip, which was designed both to compete with the Itanium and to be a fully compatible upgrade to the Athlon/Pentium architecture.
This situation has resulted in the emergence of numerous rumors that Intel is cloning the AMD 64-bit Hammer architecture and readying its chip (code-named Yamhill) to roll into the marketplacein case of an emergency. Cynics are referring to this as the Intel 64-bit Plan B strategy. This would mark the first time that Intel has had to play performance catch-up and follow the AMD lead in design, which would be the most humiliating blow for Intel, ever.
How did Intel get into this pickle? I believe it began when the company was too aggressive in dealing with its competition and felt that there was no room in the market for Alpha, MIPS, or SPARC, not to mention AMD. Thus, Intel promised the be-all, end-all chip of the future some years back. The chip was then dubbed the IA-64 architecture and code-named Merced, and nearly every manufacturer in the world lined up behind it because of the Intel hype. In all my years of following this industry, I have never seen such sheeplike behavior. Not that I was surprised. Sun Microsystems was even included for a little while. But Sun got smart fast and backed out of the herd.
The grand promises Intel made had the effect of ending HP's PA-WW chip development that was under way in the early 1990s and killing PA-RISC, while pummeling any hopes for Alpha and MIPS. By 1997, everyone had signed on, and in 1998, some people were even suggesting that Apple should drop the PowerPC in favor of the IA-64. Thus, it was easy for Intel to begin to believe its own publicity when the company saw it had the future market for servers and perhaps most of the computer world all to itself. In the process, Intel may have become lax and taken its eye off the x86 ball.
The irony here is that Intel built a patent blockade around the IA-64 architecture that experts say is impermeable. This literally forced AMD to continue on the old x86 treadmill, with faster x86 processors that add new features. Hence, AMD developed the AMD x86-64 Hammer designs, which is what the bulk of users want anyway. These designs could leave Intel with a high-priced, who-needs-it architecture that will forever remain high-end and subject to competition from belowfrom AMD, from older Intel designs, and possibly from an Intel clone of the AMD processor. Wouldn't that be funny!
Genuinely Interesting Web Site Dept.: The pre-Internet era of IA-64 hype was a time of weird assertions. And since the business was heating up, you had the "in a hurricane, even a pig can fly" phenomenon. Thus we saw Intel's "Pinky and The Brain" scheme to take over the world with the IA-64. Enter a cool research tool called The Wayback Machine, at www.archive.org. The tool links to a database of archived Web sites and started in 1996.
Articles that were run on the Web in 1996 are quite revealing. For example, Intel's then-CEO Andy Grove, while speaking at the 1996 Intel Internet Strategy Day, claimed that TV streamed to the PC would become a major trend, and he expected average U.S. PC viewing hours to overtake average television viewing hours by the year 2000. These kinds of crackpot assertions, which became rampant during this period, helped contribute to the Internet bubble. Check out the site for some good laughs.
What Are They Thinking? Dept.: I was looking over what appeared to be an interesting mesh methodology for doing Webcasting. The idea is to create a P2P mesh with recipients of a Webcast acting as repeater stations and becoming broadcasters at the same time, in some sort of ping-pong-balllike scheme, developed by AllCast Corp. out of New York (www.allcast.com). The concept requires a browser plug-in, and therein lies the rub. Although the plug-in is free, I immediately got suspicious when I read the license for the plug-in. You're limited to using the thing for one computer only, which tells me that I can't copy or transfer the file to a friend for his use. Exactly what is the point of all these distribution limitations on a piece of free plug-in browser software that's supposed to create some sort of universal P2P Webcasting environment?
You get the sense that there is a hidden agenda. Spyware or adware, perhaps? Monitoring? Who knows? When you see this kind of legal weirdness, my advice is to say, "no, thanks" and walk away. I don't care how good the idea sounds. I'm sick of these ridiculous licenses. Always read the license agreement. Too many are simply onerous or suspicious or both. Just say no.


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Hibernation Games
Our class traced and cut out caves and bears. We then used them for reinforcing prepositions. (in, out, over, under, next to, above, below, near) The children really enjoyed it and it gave me a chance to see who still needed help with directions. It didn't have to be teacher directed, students could lead also.
On the last day of our hibernation unit, all the children come dressed in pj's. We eat food that hibernating animals eat, play hibernating games, etc. At nap time, everyone sleeps in a sleeping bag they brought just for the day, and we darken the room completely. Then, after nap is over, we gradually lighten the room, awaken all the "animals," and we have a large snack.
Gather pictures of various animals (from nature magazines, clip art) and mount on tag board. Make three 'answer cards' on tag board, titled "Hibernate", "Migrate" and "Adapt". With group discussion, the children sort the animals into the correct category.
Hibernation: Put a dark blanket over a table and pretend it is a cave. Let the children play in it during playtime.
Grizzly Bear Game One child is selected to be bear. They lie in the middle of the circle with eyes closed, while everyone sings: Grizzly Bear, Oh Grizzly Bear, Oh sleeping in your den. Please be very quiet, Very, Very quiet. If you shake him, If you wake him, He will growl at you! While everyone sings, Teacher indicates to one child to do the gentle shake. That child resumes her place and when the song finishes the "bear" wakes up, looks around the circle and tries to identify the person that shook them. Usually I give one guess and then the identity is revealed . The "bear" gets to growl at the person who shook them.


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Type 1 Diabetes Development Requires Both CD4+ and CD8+ T cells and Can Be Reversed by Non-Depleting Antibodies Targeting Both T Cell Populations
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Jenny M. Phillips, Nicole M. Parish, Tim Raine, Chris Bland, Yvonne Sawyer, Hugo De La Peña, Anne Cooke
Manuscript submitted July 15, 2009; resubmitted July 27, 2009; accepted August 4, 2009.
Keywords: type 1 diabetes, T cell, CD4+, CD8+, NOD, NOD.scid, pancreas infiltration, CD8 alpha chain, dendritic cell, IgG2 antibody, aCD3 antibody
Type 1 diabetes development in NOD mice appears to require both CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. However, there are some situations where it has been suggested that either CD4+ or CD8+ T cells are able to mediate diabetes in the absence of the other population. In the case of transgenic mice, this may reflect the numbers of antigen-specific T cells able to access the pancreas and recruit other cell types such as macrophages leading to a release of high concentrations of damaging cytokines. Previous studies examining the requirement for CD8+ T cells have used antibodies specific for CD8α. It is known that CD8α is expressed not only on αβ T cells, but also on other cell types, including a DC population that may be critical for presenting islet antigen in the pancreatic draining lymph nodes. Therefore, we have re-examined the need for both CD4+ and CD8+ T cell populations in diabetes development in NOD mice using an antibody to CD8β. Our studies indicate that by using highly purified populations of T cells and antibodies specific for CD8+ T cells, there is indeed a need for both cell types. In accordance with some other reports, we found that CD4+ T cells appeared to be able to access the pancreas more readily than CD8+ T cells. Despite the ability of CD4+ T cells to recruit CD11b class II positive cells, diabetes did not develop in the absence of CD8+ T cells. These studies support the observation that CD8+ T cells may be final effector cells. As both T cell populations are clearly implicated in diabetes development, we have used a combination of non-depleting antibodies to target both CD4-positive and CD8-positive cells and found that this antibody combination was able to reverse diabetes onset in NOD mice as effectively as anti-CD3 antibodies.
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In Michigan, felonies are serious crimes that are punishable by more than one year in prison. Michigan law categorizes felonies into eight classes: Class A felonies through Class H felonies. Class A felonies are the most serious felony crimes in Michigan. Michigan also has High Court misdemeanors, which are similar to felonies because they are punishable by more than one year.
For information on misdemeanors, see Michigan Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences.
A Michigan court also can impose fines as part of the sentence for any felony. The amount of the fine depends on the specific crime for which the defendant is being sentenced.
Class A felony crimes in Michigan include first and second degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to rob or steal, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct in the first degree.
Class B felonies include second degree arson, second degree child abuse (second or subsequent offense), and production of child sexually abusive material (child pornography).
Class C felonies include manslaughter, human trafficking that results in injury to another person, and robbery.
Class D felonies include larceny (property valued at $20,000 or more), embezzlement (property valued at $20,000 or more), and human trafficking.
Class E felonies include carrying a firearm or dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, first degree retail fraud (shoplifting), and home invasion in the third degree.
Class Felonies include manufacture, deliver or possession with intent to deliver less than 5 kilograms of marijuana and unauthorized loan and credit applications – preparation and submission.
Class G felonies include drawing on insufficient funds in an amount greater than $500 (writing a bad check), lobbyists giving gifts, and domestic assault (second or subsequent conviction).
Class H felonies include using a stolen state identification card to commit a felony and false representation to obtain or misuse personal information.
Michigan law requires that a criminal prosecution begin within a certain amount of time after a crime is committed or believed to have been committed. The criminal statute of limitations limits the length of time the state can wait before filing charges against a person. The length of time varies for different crimes and some crimes, such as murder, have no time limit. For more information on the criminal statute of limitations, see Criminal Statutes of Limitations in Michigan.
A felony conviction becomes part of your permanent criminal record. If you are convicted later of another felony, the court can consider your prior conviction and impose a harsher sentence in the new case. Being a convicted felon can hurt you when you are looking for a job and applying to rent a house or apartment. Convicted felons lose the right to vote, to carry firearms, and to obtain certain professional licenses.
An experienced attorney can determine whether you have any grounds for dismissal of the charges against you, explore plea options, or represent you at trial. Only someone familiar with the local criminal court system and cases like yours will know how good your chances are for a favorable outcome in court or at the negotiating table. A knowledgeable attorney will take all of this into consideration, assist you in making decisions about your case, and protect your rights.


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The business simulation Bridge-it is a wonderful vehicle for discussing and experiencing project management according to PRINCE2. The set-up of Bridge-it contains a complete series of projects with a rising scale of difficulty. Furthermore, participants must incorporate the project results into a running business. A running business for which the project results cannot come quickly enough in order to achieve its operating targets, but that suffers from them at the same time. It suffers from them because they are 'over the wall', 'just too late', 'too expensive', 'don't quite fit', and because annoying but essential repair and finishing activities are required.
Bridge-it is frequently used to help organizations think about managing projects and programs in a more general sense, separately from any type of project management method. Besides being able to apply the method, project managers and team members must have skills and experience in terms of group dynamics, conflict management and leadership. In other words.. they need to learn to sail in stormy weather!


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Happy New Year, Birmingham!
It's almost New Year's Eve (Check out those events HERE), but there are some great events leading up to the big night! Before the ball drops (or should we say "The Alabama Sign is lit?!) check out the events below. These are especially great for visiting friends and family!
Have a Happy New Year, Everyone!
Brrrmingham Ice Skating
Thru Jan 2, 11am-9pm
Cost: $12 adult/$10 kids
At: Railroad Park (map)
You haven't missed your chance to ice skate in beautiful Railroad Park!
Head on over to the rink and have some fun with your friends and family. Don't forget to bundle up! Tonight Will and Reed Lochamy, of BMR fame, will be broadcasting Oh Brother Radio LIVE from the rink!!!
Click here for more info.
Bubbles: Pre-NYE Tasting
Thurs, Dec. 28, 5pm
Cost: FREE
At: Hop City Bham (map)
Join Hop City for a sampling of beers and wines that are perfect for ringing in the New Year! Tastings at Hop City are FREE so this is a great chance to try something new. They always have experts on hand to guide you through the tasting, so you'll probably learn a thing or two!
Click here for more info.
The Molly Ringwalds Band!
Thurs, Dec. 28, Doors 7pm/Show 8pm
Cost: $18
At: Iron City Bham (map)
First thing, check out our interview with the band HERE.
Do you love the 80's?! Did you immediately download the Stranger Things soundtrack?! Well, bust out your aviators and tight-rolled jeans and prepare to experience you favorite 80's hits performed note for note! The band plays dressed as famous 80's icons and they put on an unforgettable show!!!
Click here for more info.
Birmingham Ghost Walk
Fri, Dec. 29, 7pm
Cost: $10
At: Downtown Bham (map)
This tour is shorter due to the cold weather, but includes some of the highlights from both of the upcoming 2018 Birmingham Ghost Walks. This tour is only one hour long, but still packed with all of the colorful, interesting, and downright strange events that has become the hallmark of The Birmingham Touring Company, and especially The Birmingham Ghost Walk. Put on a sweater and scarf, huddle around the lantern, and check for ghosts!
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The Loft Show
Fri, Dec. 29, 7pm
Cost: $7
At: The Phoenix Building Lofts (map)
This December show will feature both art and music! The featured artists are Moses Pressnell and Olivia Calitagirone, while music will be performed by Jordy Searcy, Ben Griner, and Brother Cephus!
This is a great way to spend a relaxing evening before the NYE craziness begins!
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ROZ's House Party
Fri, Dec. 29, 8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Saturn (map)
Blake Wimberly, Andrea Paschal and Kyle Farmer press play on the hippest, undergroundest (it's a word...now) dance tracks you've never heard. So come and sweat in a haze of fog, lasers, house and techno. Don't ask for Drake or Kanye, cause this dog digs house music!
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Fresh Ground Comics: Year End Show!
Fri, Dec. 29, 8pm
Cost: $5
At: Urban Standard (map)
Thanks for nothing, 2017! Come listen to these great comics bid a fond farewell to another year with the best in local stand-up comedy! 2017 gave us plenty to laugh about (sometimes to keep from crying or screaming), so this is your chance to enjoy a comical take on the ups and downs of the year. Come early for dinner, coffee, wine, beer and the finest cupcakes in town.
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Story of Ferdinand Storytime (Kid Friendly!)
Sat, Dec. 30, 11am
Cost: FREE
At: Barnes & Noble Hoover (map)
Before the hit film there was the classic children's book!
All the other bulls love to run and jump and butt their heads together, but not Ferdinand. He would rather sit and smell the flowers. Then one day he is picked for the bullfights in Madrid. Join in to find out how Ferdinand fares in this well loved classic, in theaters now. Activities to follow the story!
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Walking Meditation & Mandala Creation
Sat, Dec. 30, 2pm
Cost: $20
At: Red Mountain Park (map)
What would you like to leave behind or release? What would you like to "bring in" in 2018?
Personal mandalas offer us the opportunity to nourish the deepest parts of ourselves by meditating on what we want to leave behind and what we want to bring into our lives. By identifying and naming our fears and roadblocks, we create and "prepare the soil" of our innermost being, ensuring that we can cultivate new seeds so that expansive growth can occur.
For this event, you will learn how to use - and attach meaning to -Nature's gifts to create powerful pieces of art. Attendees will be led on a short walking meditation and suggestions will be provided on how to collect items for a personal mandala unique to each student.
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ETC Presents: To Mock a Killing Bird
Sat, Dec. 30, 8pm
Cost: $9
At: Theatre Downtown (map)
There's a big time holiday party - but there's only one problem: somebody's committed a murder! This hilarious whodunnit will introduce you to some of the most outrageous suspects and crime solvers you could ever imagine, and with a different group of suspects and new surprises at each performance, no two shows are ever alike. Who did it? You tell us - and see if you can solve our annual Yuletide homicide!
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NYE Eve with Lonely Biscuits
Sat, Dec. 30, 9pm
Cost: $10
At: Saturn (map)
Spend New Years Eve Eve with The Lonely Biscuits, Okey Dokey, and Lady Legs at Saturn! This is a great chance to hear some incredible music at one of Birmingham's coolest venues! Get there early for drinks and coffee before heading into the show!
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Los Angeles police began investigating their first homicide of the year Sunday after a 46-year-old man was shot to death while riding his bicycle in South L.A., authorities said.
Don Jackson was approaching the 10000 block of South Main Street about 12:20 a.m. when an unknown suspect approached on foot and opened fire, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
Jackson was struck multiple times, police said. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Homicide Report: Tracking killings in L.A. County
Jackson's death marked the first LAPD homicide investigation of 2014, department officials said.
Like in many major U.S. cities, the number of killings continued to drop in Los Angeles in 2013. Final figures were not yet available, but as of Dec. 28, the city saw 250 homicides — a 16% decrease from the year before — and was on pace to see the fewest recorded since 1966.
Authorities asked anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators at (213) 465-4341 or (877) 527-3247. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at (800) 222-8477.
Jahi McMath's family: We want to help the girl, not 'play God'
Young people to race to retrieve cross from ocean in Epiphany ritual
Man injured in car-to-car shooting on 10 Freeway near Cathedral City
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2-7/32in (56mm) Wide Bluetooth Padlock
The Master Lock No. 4401LHENT Bluetooth® Padlock features a 2-7/32in (56mm) wide metal body for durability. The 11/32in (9mm) diameter shackle offers 2in (51mm) vertical clearance and is made of boron alloy, offering maximum resistance to cutting and sawing. The Master Lock Vault Enterprise system is designed to support Many Locks and Many Users with unmatched security, simplicity and accountability. Administrators control individual or system-wide lock access with our convenient web interface, while users enjoy simple, secure access to assigned locks or lock boxes.


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Bathroom & Shower Leak Repair Services
The web of pipes, fixtures, and appliances threaded throughout your home make up one of the most complex systems on the property. Locating the source of a plumbing problem isn't always a simple task. In fact, it's possible for a remote section of pipe to loosen or crack and go unnoticed for a long time. Consequently, this wastes water and causes damage to your property. Professional bathroom leak detection and repair such as showerhead replacement protects your home from water damage.
Bathroom Plumbing Pipe Repair
As a homeowner, it's always a good idea to pay attention to the state of your bathroom plumbing components. For example, a sudden drop in water pressure warns of a leak in the supply lines. Even the smallest crack allows a significant amount of water to escape the pipes. Also be alert for signs of mold growth throughout the home. Moisture from a leaking pipe encourages the growth of organisms that cause both cosmetic damage and health hazards. The unexpected appearance of mold in your home indicates a pipe leak.
Even if mold doesn't exist, water from faulty pipes rot wooden floors and destroy layers of paint. Have you noticed a stain on the ceiling or changes in the texture of the walls? Consider this fair warning that a leak exists. Additionally, water from leaks also creates a distinct musty odor in rooms with poor air circulation.
Shower and Faucet Repair
Even if you pinpoint water damage within the home, it doesn't mean the leak is readily accessible from that room. Water runs along the pipes and other surfaces for a distance before accumulating. A reliable way to locate hidden leaks is to conduct a full system inspection. Therefore, we always recommend calling a professional for leak detection, shower, and faucet repair.
Wise Choice Plumbing & Rooter technicians use a mobile video camera to get a direct view of the insides of your pipes. This method helps to find the exact location of the crack without tearing up floors. Once identifying the problem's source, work begins immediately.
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Well Oldest Daughter came thru the gall bladder surgery just great. She was in and out of surgery (laproscopy) and home by noon. I guess if she didnt learn anything else from me she did pick up "there's no place like home"…especially when the other place is a hospital! I talked to her husband last night and she was resting. I am sure she will be more sore today than yesterday as she still had some very good pain killers by the time she got home. I will go over (she lives 30 miles from us) today just after noon and take them some food and see what I can do to help, if anything. And then take Little Man to the dentist and back home in time to pick Middle Daughter up from work.
I was very excited to hear from Husband last night and he will be home sometime Thursday – maybe late – but home just the same.
Now I figure I better post a recipe or else. I have been so neglectful of this blog lately…running in and out like a mad woman.
I am making these for breakfast. I picked up a half a flat of fresh strawberries at a roadside stand yesterday on the way home from the hospital. Enjoy!
Strawberry-Yogurt Scones
2 cups flour
3 TB. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
4 TB. butter, cold, cut into 1/2 in. cubes
3/4 cup chopped fresh very ripe strawberries
3/4 cup plain yogurt
2 TB. half and half
confectioner's sugar
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Stir together dry ingredients. With a pastry cutter or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in strawberries. Stir in enough yogurt to be able to form dough into a ball (up to 3/4 cup).
3. Turn dough onto floured surface and with floured hands, knead a few times. Press dough into a rectangle, about 1 1/2 inches thick. Fold rectangle into thirds, like a letter. Press dough into 9-inch round. Cut into 8 equal triangles.
4. Place scones into scone pan or on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove to rack to cool.
5. Whisk confectioner's sugar into half and half, adding more sugar until desired consistency is reached. Frost scones while warm.
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Poolmaster Pro Rebounder Poolside BB/VB Game Combo
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Metal detection combination unit
April 2, 2005
Thermo Electron's Ramsey AC9 GP/Goring Kerr DSP IP checkweighing and metal detection combination system handles items from 50 grams to two kilos at up to 350 ppm and screens products from 200-mm wide up to 125-mm high for metal contaminants. Incorporating separate weight and metal contaminant reject systems and bins, the combined unit controls and records metal rejects from its checkweigher processor. The company says the system stands up to high-pressure washdowns.
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