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Blondies are similar to brownies except that it's fudgier and has a blonde colour with butterscotch flavour.It is also called as Blonde brownie. Drool this season over the delish blondies
Now blondies heavily depend on brown sugar to render the flavor so yes do not substitute with regular sugar. These blondies are simple to make and the ingredients are easily found in our pantry. You can also use berries and white chocolate chips too while preparing blondies
When blondies are done, it will will get rich golden shade color and will start to pull away from the pan. When the edges have browned and the centre looks slightly under-cooked, you can stop baking them further. Do not over-bake as these blondies will become hard on over-baking
*I have skipped baking powder in this dish, you can add 1/2 teaspoon baking powder if required. Butterscotch chips can be used instead of Chocolate chips and walnuts
**Eggs make blondies tender and rise a little. If you are a vegetarian ,then you can use commercial egg as replacement or Greek yogurt but then do add baking powder too with yogurt
***Overbaking can make blondies hard so it's best to keep an eye on blondie after 23rd min
Do watch the video for better clarity and share your experience once you prepare the dish
Preparation Time: 14 mins Baking Time: 25 mins Total time: 39 mins
Servings: 6
- 110g unsalted Butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 Egg or 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup roasted Walnuts
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup+ 1 tbsp brown Sugar
Steps to prepare
- Preheat oven to 180 deg cel and line 8*8 inch square tin with parchment paper or you can just grease it. parchment paper helps in easing out the blondies from the pan
- Add butter and sugar in a bowl
- Whisk well for 5-6 minutes
- Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. If using yogurt as substitute , then add it with vanilla instead of egg
- Sieve all purpose flour and salt in a bowl
- Add sieved ingredients to wet mixture
- Mix until well combined
- Now add walnuts and chocolate chips. Cut and fold gently
- Add the batter to the prepared baking tin and level evenly
- Bake for 22-30 minutes until done. Do not overbake as they tend to become hard
- Allow to cool for 30 minutes in the pan
- Using parchment paper, ease blondies out of the tin. Cool the blondies completely
- Slice and serve. Tastes best when served with ice-cream and caramel/chocolate sauce


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Now, Out with the old...
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John Picacio Announces The 2013 Calendar Kickstarter Project
Hugo Award-winning and Chesley Award-winning artist John Picacio has just announced a Kickstarter project for a 2013 calendar featuring twelve of his fantastic illustrations.
This is the debut project of John's new company, Lone Boy, and it promises to be something worth showing off. It's being produced to John's normal high quality standards. It will be printed on 12 pt. premium paper stock with a satin aqueous-coated finish, and is sure to look absolutely beautiful. John has not only illustrated the artwork that appears within the calendar, but he has also designed the calendar itself. One thing worth noting: whereas most calendars feature artwork occupying a 12″ x 12″ page, this calendar will devote more space to the stunning illustrations that are included.
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Sorry to point this out, but working business hours during Pacific Northwest winter means that most of our free time is spent in the dark. The sun hasn't even fully risen before we go to work, and then by the time we come home, it's pitch black. Combine that with our classic heavy rainy, windy climate, and it can become a bit of a challenge to make weekday outdoor time enjoyable.
Because I live in Squamish, I consider myself a sort of expert in this topic. People say Seattle or Vancouver are rainy, but while Seattle gets about 5.4 inches of rain in December (and Vancouver gets about 6.35), Squamish gets a whopping 8.5 inches! In addition to our mega rainfall, in Coast Salish, Squamish actually means "mother of the wind". So you can imagine the wet, windy climate that's brewing outside my window as I write this.
I decided that it would be fun to share a few tips I've learned to cope with the constraints of PNW winter, and to make the season fun, something I crave and look forward to each year.
Sauna / hot tub incentives
Where I live, there's a place with a sauna and hot tub where I was able to get a monthly pass for $30 a month. I finally just did this last night, and thought, why haven't I done this sooner?! Now, I'm planning to start all my runs from the sauna location, as a sort of carrot strategy. I don't care how dark and monsoon-like it is, the idea of driving to a fun sauna night after work is enough to get me out the door!
Lunch runs
Lunch is pretty much the only free time of day that's light out, so it's important to use that time to absorb a bit of sunlight! I try to get out for a 45-minute run at lunch, and then I have a quick shower to get warm and dry, because I likely just got completely drenched in monsoon-like weather. After that, I go to meetings with my wet hair in a bun, but I never mind at all. It's always so worth it to get some daylight! To save time, I try to bring my own lunch, something easy that I can eat at my desk while working after.
Super-powerful headlamps
If mother nature isn't going to help, might as well try to engineer our own brightness! I have a headlamp (Fenix HM50R) that goes to 500 lumens, and on the days when I do have to run at night, it makes it wayyy more fun. The headlamp is so bright that it lights up the entire trail, so I feel less freaked about cougars in the Squamish woods.
Friends make you invincible
For me, inviting along a friend tends to transform the experience and I forget about how it's dark, wet, and dreary. It suddenly becomes light and fun, and I feel invincible. I'll go on trails that I would normally avoid on my own, forget about hallucinating cougars, and generally be able to last about doubly as long in the same conditions.
Shorter, more intense workouts
Jogging becomes way less fun when it's dark and stormy, but shorter, more intense workouts seem to work great in cold, wet weather. I love doing 10k tempo runs once a week in the winter. They're short enough that they feel easy to fit in, and because I'm working harder, I'm able to stay warmer while doing it, so the weather doesn't crush my soul.
Find snow
My ultimate way of appreciating the weather at this time of year is getting up above the rain and into the snow! I absolutely love snow, and pretty much any winter sport. Spending a few hours a week doing something different, whether that's nordic skiing, snowshoeing, or backcountry skiing, keeps things fun and helps me to appreciate all the rain.
These are just a few ideas I've used to keep winter fun. What are your favourite ways to thrive in winter?
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His agents provocateuses, unlike men
Who seek to be invisible, waiting
With a well timed obscenity, or a
Shove in the back to inject confusion,
For their weapons choose innocence with guile,
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Stubborn faces with a satisfied smile,
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No secret messages from her to me,
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You have to stop and think about where and when Klimt painted this portrait to appreciate how far ahead of his time he was, when there are still people today who are uncomfortable with the idea that people of the same sex might love each other.
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The Chamfer that Changed the World
It all began with "Scuffgate," a small chamfered edge that became a critical priority and evolved into a growing demand for fine finishes and feel in a world of myriad applications that only precision chamfering can deliver.
Posted: July 1, 2017
Chances are you've heard of DC's "Watergate," the NFL's "Deflategate" or New Jersey's "Bridgegate," but what about "Scuffgate"? When Apple introduced the iPhone 5 it was a breakthrough in smartphone technology, but as the device started to make its way into the hands of users, some were finding scuffs on the phone exterior fresh out of the box, largely on the chamfered edges. The situation caused quite a stir, with the Internet and those in the press dubbing it "Scuffgate." Built with lighter aluminum for the first time, technology experts posited that the natural softness of the metal was to blame, but it was hard to believe such widespread issues happened during packaging or shipping. This led others to point to potential deficiencies in the machining process.
It was maybe the most-talked-about chamfered edge ever. In fact, the issue made its way to the very top of the Apple chain of command . . . somewhat amazingly, a small chamfered edge had become a critical priority for one of the biggest companies in the world. Most machinists likely think of chamfering as just another finishing step to get through before moving a part out the door. However, this episode in consumer electronics history is the perfect illustration of the importance of consistently angled or rounded edges. As an operation that's performed on nearly every workpiece, there is (of course) the safety concern of sharp edges, but there's a growing demand for fine finishes and feel in a myriad of applications that only precision chamfering can deliver.
There's no doubt that I see shops dedicating more thought and time to this process. But when it comes to the tooling being used, they're often still trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, relying heavily on the accuracy of the machine instead of using a setup meant for the job. As we know, each component – from the cutting edge all the way back to the spindle housing – introduces variables and opportunity for error. While it may be light cutting, not using tooling that is tailored for the job can have consequences. For example, I often find chamfering performed with 90 deg-tipped drills or standard end mills with a tilted axis. That's a demanding ask for a tooling assembly that isn't designed to efficiently strike an edge in that way: it requires slower cutting speeds that extend cycle times and make fine finishes difficult, it strains tool life and increases consumable costs, and it requires more cutting and thrust force that translate into more energy consumption and machine wear.
So just how can a simple tooling change make for better performing and more economical chamfering operations? Let's start with feed rate, because higher feed rates not only reduce cycle time, but subsequently address some of the other issues as well. Increasing cutting speed capability and the number of teeth are two ways that a tool's design can increase feed rate. For example, our C-Cutter Mini uses up to four inserts. The diameter of its tool body is built to the lowest limits to optimize chipload and spindle speeds in chamfering small and large features. This allows for very fast cycles. The inserts themselves also play a key role, so much so that they are among the only inserts we design in-house: extremely sharp edges with three types of coating reduce cutting resistance to help address speed, finish and force concerns that can arise, even on chamfers that require the tool's maximum size capabilities.
In testing, this tool measured feed rates that were three times faster and a machining time that was less than 1/6 of a two-tooth alternative product. The versatility of chamfering tools can be impactful in key areas, too. Their capability to perform different types of processes, or even consolidate them, pays significant dividends. In this case, the C-Cutter Mini's unique design and proprietary four-edged inserts allow users to back or front chamfer without dramatic setup changes.
In another scenario where the proper tool selection pays off, let's say you have a part with 10,000 holes that all need to be chamfered. I see shops who think they are saving time by using a 90 deg chamfer to pilot. But when a deep hole drill with an angle of 140 deg has to enter a 90 deg hole, that's not really piloting. The corners want to rip off. The sporadic life of high performance drills can often be attributed to this. A better tooling choice would be something like our double-degree Sphinx spot drill with a 142 deg angle that blends into a 90 deg angle up top. You're giving that drill somewhere to enter without running it into a 90 deg angle. Not only does it combine and accelerate processes, but you're stabilizing consumable expenditures along the way.
Speaking of consumables, if that's your shop's primary concern when it comes to chamfering operations, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention how the indexable inserts on the C-Cutter Mini work. The four-sided design means you can turn the insert three times (assuming you're performing only front or back chamfering) before they have to be scrapped. On the other hand, with a solid carbide chamfering tool, once it's worn away it the whole tool has to be replaced.
The bottom line is this: Taking a little extra time to explore the chamfering tool options out there can save you a lot in the end, in terms of both time and money. It's a process that may seem trivial, but there is a lot of opportunity to speed up cycles – even consolidate them – and save on consumable and energy costs, while delivering part quality that your customers are looking for more and more.
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Elected for the period 2020-2022
|Chair of the Board of members and President of the General assembly– Mr. Sai D. Prasad, Bharat Biotech International Ltd., India
Sai Prasad has progressive experience in management, from basic science research, good manufacturing practice, good laboratory practice, technical operations, to quality management, associated with Bharat Biotech since 2004. In his current role as the President of Quality Operations, he oversees all aspects of quality management including quality assurance, quality control, and quality management systems, aiming to translate innovation, novel R&D and product development by the company into products with global access. Previously he was the product development lead for several vaccines and biologics. He received his degree in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin (USA) and his M.B.A in Finance and Marketing from the University of Iowa (USA).
|Cochair of the Board of members and Vice-President of the General Assembly – Mr. Patrick Tippoo, Biovac Institute, South Africa
Mr. Tippoo has been with Biovac since its inception in 2003, serving as Head of Science & Innovation, The Biovac Institute. He heads product and business development and is responsible for fostering strategic alliances as well as local and international partnering opportunities with respect to product development and inbound and outbound technology transfer projects.
|Treasurer – Mr. Fernando Lobos, Sinergium Biotech, Argentina
Mr. Lobos is Engineer and MBA with 20-years' professional experience in management, focused on new business development, engineering, start-up and operations of pharmaceutical companies. He has been working in vaccine companies for over 12 years. He holds a engineering degree from University of Buenos Aires.
|Member - Ms. Lingjiang Yang, CNBG, China
Ms. Lingjiang Yang is Manager of International Business and Cooperation of Chengdu Institute of Biological Products Co., Ltd. (CDIBP), an affiliate of CNBG, the China's largest state-owned biological company and the first WHO-prequalified Chinese vaccine manufacturer. She is responsible for all international cooperation development and management, as well as taking care the international marketing. Her experience as the project coordinator of the WHO prequalification project of live Japanese encephalitis vaccine has given her insights of global vaccine industry. She has a degree in biotechnology.
|Member – Mr. Adriansjah Azhari, Biofarma, Indonesia
Mr. Azhari joined Biofarma in 1989 and has vast experience in biotechnology, Quality Management including Good Manufacturing Practices. He is a pharmacist and holds a Master's degree in Operations Management. He is currently a member of the Board of Executives of Biofarma as Senior Executive Vice President overseeing Research and Development activities. His previous appointments in the company were Head of Business Planning and Strategy, Head of Quality Assurance/responsible pharmacist, Head of bacterial vaccines production and Head of formulation/filling/packaging.
|Member – Mr. Tiago Rocca, BD , Butantan Institute, Brazil
Mr. Rocca serves as Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Manager at Instituto Butantan. Rocca has been working at Butantan for over 12 years and has assumed responsibilities in several other areas related to vaccines and biopharmaceuticals production, Technology Transfer, Validation, Quality Assurance and Compliance. Pharmacist, Health Law specialist from the Public Health School of University of São Paulo, he completed the course on GMP for Influenza Vaccines Manufacturers at Biomanufacturing Training and Educational Center (BTEC), North Caroline State University.
|GAVI Board Representative & GAVI PPC representative for DCVMN - Ms. Mahima Datla (non-voting)
Mahima Datla directly oversees strategic operations within Biological E organization and leads the work related to public policy. She has been working with BE for the past 17 years and has served in various capacities across a diverse range of functions. Apart from Biological E, Mahima has served on the steering committee of DCVMN as well as GAVI Board, and as member of CII National Biotech committees.
|GAVI Board Alternate for DCVMN - Mr. Xiang Shu (non-voting)
Xiang Shu is the Deputy General Manager of Marketing Center of CHINA NATIONAL BIOTEC GROUP COMPANY LIMITED (CNBG), and is in charge of vaccine marketing for private market and international trade business. Previously, he was regional manager in Wuhan subsidiary, sales director in Lanzhou and Shanghai subsidiary, and regional director of east China in CNBG. Xiang Shu has more than 15 years of experience in CNBG with broad professional knowledge and practice in biological products industry and he is familiar with R&D, production of biological products in China. He holds a degree in Medical Biology engineering.
|CEO-DCVMN - Mr. Rajinder Kumar Suri (non-voting)
Rajinder has rich experience in Pharmaceuticals and Biological products in India and International markets. He served at the top management including Board of Directors of the Indian subsidiary of Sanofi Pasteur and as Chief Executive – Biologicals at Panacea Biotec.
Rajinder has been Member, GAVI PPC and GAVI Steering Committee for Supply and Procurement Strategy. He played a lead role in negotiations and interactions with Ministry of Health, Government of India, UN agencies and various Global organizations Currently he is on the COVAX Manufacturing Task Force Leadership Team and member of several international expert advisory groups.
Rajinder is a former Member Executive Committee and Vice President, DCVMN and currently as CEO responsible for leadership, governance, strategic vision and overall operational excellence of DCVMN Secretariat.
|Executive Secretary - Dr. Sonia R Pagliusi (non-voting)
Dr. Pagliusi is the Executive Secretary of DCVMN International since 2011 and is deeply committed to improving healthcare globally. She has over 25 years of professional experience, with a balanced track record in both private and public sectors, working with leading multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, in research and development and with WHO in vaccine quality assessment and introduction. She holds degrees in Biomedical Sciences from Paulista Medical School, Brazil, Biochemistry Diplom from Free University Berlin, a PhD in Molecular Biology from Heidelberg University and a Public Health Management degree from Geneva University.
New Committee Members Announcement
As you would be aware the Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers Network (DCVMN) held elections for Executive Committee members and put forward their votes for new committee members on 22nd October 2019, at the 20th AGM in Rio, Brazil.
We are very pleased to welcome new incoming committee members Ms. Weidan Huang, Mr. Tiago Rocca and Mr. Adriansjah Azhari, joining Ms. Yang, Mr Prasad, Mr. Tippoo and Mr. Lobos.
All committee roles are reviewed and, to support professional development within the committee, these roles are reallocated by vote. For your information, according to the article 3.9 and of the bylaws/internal rules, the new elected Board 2020-2022 is composed as follows:
We thank all the elected members for their interest and generous availability to voluntarily serve the association.
DCVMN is a voluntary public health driven alliance of vaccine manufacturers from developing countries that aims to make a consistent supply of high quality vaccines that are accessible to protect people against known and emerging infectious diseases globally.


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The charm of Avery Island is only eclipsed by the story she has to tell. As a participant in the Tabasco Tastemakers Summit, I was immersed into the rich and at times, mysterious history of Tabasco Sauce and the early McIlhenny family. Petite Anse Island, owned by the Avery family was first and foremost, a sugar plantation. A New Orleans banker, Edmund McIlhenny married Mary Eliza Avery in 1859. Soon thereafter, they moved back to the Island and started a family. Around this time, solid rock salt was discovered 16 feet beneath the surface of Avery Island. (Avery Island is one of five salt domes on the South Louisiana Coast) This event forever altered the course of history for the Island and the Avery/McIlhenny families.
With the salt supply cut off by the Union Blockade, Avery Island supplied the Confederacy with much needed salt (as many as 500 teams of horses entered the Island daily) during the height of the Civil War. The Avery/McIlhenny families retreated to Texas shortly before the Union captured Avery Island. Post Civil War, the Avery/McIlhennys returned to the Island. Mary Eliza's Father, Judge Avery still had his salt mine and sugar cane fields. Edmund McIlhenny returned to the Island as an unemployed banker with time on his hands. He retreated to the family vegetable garden to gather his thoughts.
It is unclear exactly where/when/from whom Edmund procured the Tabasco pepper seeds. It is undisputed that Edmund and his peppers made their way into the family garden. Edmund McIlhenny created what is now known as Original Red Tabasco Sauce with Tabasco peppers, Avery Island salt and vinegar. Original Red continues today to be made with seeds from Tabasco peppers grown on Avery Island, vinegar and Avery Island Salt.
During the Tastemakers Summit we were treated to a tour of the Tabasco Greenhouses. Each January, carefully selected pepper seeds are planted in the greenhouses. The seedlings are transplanted to the Avery Island fields in April. The most desirable plants are harvested in August. They become part of the heirloom seed stock that is supplied to Tabasco growers throughout Latin America and Africa.
Serves 8
For The Salad:
10 cups bite sized cauliflower pieces (about 2 medium heads)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 Tablespoon Original Red Tabasco Sauce
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups halved red grape tomatoes
1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper
6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup chopped scallions
For The Dressing:
1/3 cup drained, oil packed sun dried tomatoes
1/4 cup orange juice
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Ketchup
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon Original Red Tabasco Sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3. Put the roasted cauliflower into a large bowl. Add the grape tomatoes, red bell pepper, blue cheese and scallions. Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Toss the salad with the dressing until well mixed. Serve the salad immediately or chill and serve cold.
Recipe and Tabasco Plant Pictures ©Sally James Mathis
Recipe photography ©Taylor Mathis


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Ladies Celebrating Ladies: Girls' Night
February is one of our most favorite months of the year since it's all about LOVE! February 14th is all about that romantic love but we also think it's important to celebrate the friends you love and couldn't live without, so we decided to take a hint from the hilarious and super popular show, Parks and Recreation. And now we've got everything you need to create the perfect, girly celebration and let your BFFs know how much you appreciate them on the day before Valentine's Day, because February 13th is Galentine's Day!!
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In the spirit of Galentine's Day, Courtney from Paperelli helped us put together some gorgeous and sweet printables, layered with all things pink and girly. They're perfect for making a Galentine's Day celebration memorable and easy all at the same time. If you need something designed for a fun event or really, any occasion – Courtney is your gal!
You can start by inviting your gal pals to come party with you. This invite is so much fun! Just check the boxes that fit with each of your friends and you'll have personalized invitations for each of your guests. {Although, if we're being honest, you could probably check pretty much every box for your besties!} The ideas range from simple and sentimental to practical and hilarious.
Girls' night (or day) wouldn't be complete without a little pampering so we've got you all set up to create the most adorable nail polish bar. If you've already got a stash of nail polish, then you're all set but if not, you could always ask each guest to bring a few to share. You can set up the tent labels so everyone knows where to grab their favorite colors, all the necessary mani/pedi tools (like nail files and orange sticks), and fun embellishments (think: glitter and rhinestones)!
We know most ladies don't need too much help chatting but sometimes when groups of friends mix, you need a few icebreakers. To help out, we came up with a few fun conversation starters. Get ready for all kinds of girl talk. Chances are, you'll only need a few before there are raucous fits of laughter and there's chatter with no end in sight.
Since Galentine's Day is all about showing your lady friends the love, we also created an entire list of hilarious but kind phrases. In the show, Parks and Recreation, Leslie's best friend is Ann and she showers her with funny compliments throughout the entire season. We gathered some of our favorites and put them together to give you sweet cards that you can give out like friendly love notes, attach to a party favor OR even play charades with!
Check out a how adorable Leslie and Ann's friendship is:
And, as if all that wasn't enough, we've got one more empowering activity for the ladies, it's our own, modified version of 20 questions, but in our version you only get SIX hints to figure out the answer!
Here's how it works:
- Each guest will receive a card and fill it out for a different gal. It'll be a card filled with all of the things that make her special and wonderful. (This is a great activity to start as guests are just beginning to arrive – just let each guest draw another guest's name out of a hat as they enter!)
- When everyone's cards are complete, take turns reading off the descriptions one at a time. (You could even roll a die to see which hint gets read first.)
- See how many hints it takes before you can figure out who the card is describing.
- The first person to guess correctly gets the card, and a point towards winning.
- As a bonus, make sure each lady gets the card that describes her at the end of the night so she can have a little confidence-boosting encouragement whenever she needs it!
So are you ready to add a new tradition to the month of love?! One where you let your girls know how much you love them?! Gear up for Galentine's Day!!


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This New York Times article talks in some detail about how much emphasis DNA gets in explaining "what we are."
"I've spent the last 10 years of my life researching how much genetic variability there is between populations," said Dr. David Altshuler, director of the Program in Medical and Population Genetics at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Mass. "But living in America, it is so clear that the economic and social and educational differences have so much more influence than genes. People just somehow fixate on genetics, even if the influence is very small."
Marmorkrebs show very beautifully that DNA is not destiny.
Despite that Marmorkrebs are all genetically identical (as Martin and colleagues showed), there is substantial variation across individuals (as Vogt and colleagues showed).
The picture in this entry shows two juvenile Marmorkrebs. Believe it or not, they are about the same age. They have been kept for a couple of months in the same environment, same food, same lighting conditions, and so on. Yet one is about 60% longer than the other, which probably means it's about 400% greater in mass. (When length doubles, volume goes up by a factor of eight.)
It's been really fascinating to watch them grow, knowing they are all the same genetically. In a tank of ten animals, the big individual in the picture noticeably pulled away from all the others in growth, one was noticeably smaller than its peers, and the other eight were much more similar in size.
It's one thing to know intellectually that your genes are only part of what determines how you end up. It's something entirely different, and more powerful, to see it unfolding right in front of your eyes. Strong, obvious cases like this could do much to give people a more balanced view of the "genes as destiny" argument, which has been used to justify some really horrible treatment of people over the years.


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NEW City Park Pool Family Pass
City Park Pool Family Passes are available for purchase at any recreation facility! Purchase a family pass for $495 or a Reduced Fee Family Pass for $150. Only 50 passes are available!
The pass will be valid at City Park Pool and Mulberry Pool between the opening and closing dates for City Park Pool (which currently are 5/28/22 - 9/5/22).
Recreation Admission and Pass Fees#
City of Fort Collins-Recreation offers a variety of options for you when choosing your recreation facility membership. If you have questions about facility admission rates and would like to speak with someone to figure out what option is best for you, call 970.221.6655.
- Single Admission Pass
Admission rates for either EPIC, Foothills Activity Center, Mulberry Pool, Northside Aztlan Community Center, or the Senior Center (pick one).
Single Admission (One-time Drop-In Rate) Youth $1 at Northside Aztlan Community Center & Foothills Activity Center
$4 at all other facilities
Adult $5 60 years & up $4 Drop-In Fitness Class Rates Single Admission $7.50 10 Admission $67.50 (10% discount from single admission rate)
- Multi-Facility Admission Pass
Admission rates for use at all of the following recreation facilities: EPIC, The Farm, Foothills Activity Center, Mulberry Pool, Northside Aztlan Community Center, and the Senior Center.
25 Admission Pass: 25 admissions to use at any of the facilities listed above. Expires one year from date of purchase. Youth $80 Adult $100 60 years & up $80 1 Month Pass* Youth $25 Adult $35 60 years & up $25 Family/Couple $56 6 Month Pass* Youth $125 Adult $175 60 years & up $125 Family/Couple $280 Annual Pass* Youth $225 Adult $315 60 years & up $225 Family/Couple $504 Platinum Pass 85 years & up Free
* Pass holders receive 70% discount on registrations for designated fitness programs. Health & Wellness programs and those using a 25 Admission Pass are not eligible for the discount.
* Facility passes do not include admission to City Park Pool.
* Group rates are available at City Park Pool, EPIC, and Mulberry Pool. A group must consist of at least 10 participants and a 48-hour notice is required for reservations. Groups over 50 people must provide one week notice.
* Multi-facility and single admission pass holders also have access to the following: open gym, lap and open swim, walking/jogging track, weight/cardio area, billiards room, library media center, and locker rooms.
* No refunds on passes.
- Farm Admission
Age Single Admission Under 2 years No Fee 2 years & up $4 Barnyard Buddy Pass/Family Pass $85 per year Unlimited visits, up to 4 people per visit (additional guests pay half admission). Includes an invitation to a special event in December.
- Ice Skating Rates
Public Skate Admission Youth $4 Adult $5 60+ $4 Skate rental $3 Public Skate Group Admission Youth $3.50 Adult $4.50 60+ $3.50 Skate rental $2.50
*Discounted rate available for groups of 10 or more; 2-week advanced notice required. 30-day notice required for groups of 100 or more. Group rates do not include skate rental.
*EPIC pass holders receive $1 off ice skating single admission.
Freestyle Session Passes 10 Admission $25 50 Admission $125 Freestyle 15 Min Drop-In $3 Other Drop-in Ice Activities Drop-in Hockey $6 Stick & Puck $6 Fitness Skate $7
|2-17 years of age
|18-59 years of age
|60 years & up
|2 adults and up to 2 children under 18 years from the same household. Additional children can be added on a monthly basis for $6 per child, on 6 month basis $25 per child and annual basis $50 per child.


text: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri marks the third directorial offering of playwright/filmmaker Martin McDonagh, known for his popular and unique body of work in theatre (The Cripple of Inishmaan, The Pillowman, etc.) as well as his darkly-comic feature films In Bruges (2008) and Seven Psychopaths (2012). As a whole, the best way in describing a Martin McDonagh film would be to imagine what would occur if one day Quentin Tarantino and the Coen Brothers ever decided to collaborate on a project, and delivered to the screen with the combined pulp and revisionist style of Sam Peckinpah. The result? A film filled to the brim with profanity-filled wordplay, quotable one-liners, gleeful and horrible acts of violence, and all regularly centered around a compelling cast of rich and identifiable characters in stories of murder, retribution and (if they're lucky) maybe even a possible redemption or two. And while there are certainly sources to draw comparisons from, McDonagh's style and voice in his films are very much his own. Particularly in his way of never being one to shy away from uncomfortable material or in his unorthodox attempts to draw any laughs out of such subject matter; some of which can be found teetering almost on the edge of nihilistic. But where McDonagh always shines, despite bloodshed and tears, is in the ways that his films always deliver a satisfying balance genuine humor to add much-needed levity but never undermines the seriousness of the drama that unfolds or the circumstances his characters find themselves in. Three Billboards follows Mildred Hayes (Frances McDormand), a divorced single mother in the small one-stop town of Ebbing, still plagued with grief over the abduction, rape, and murder of her teenage daughter seven months prior. Furious with the apparent apathy of the local authorities in their handling of the investigation, Mildred decides to finally take action of her own, venting her anger in the form of three scandalizing billboards erected at the edge of town, messages directly targeted toward revered Sheriff, William Willoughby (Woody Harrelson), in order to finally see proper justice done. Following the inevitable media-coverage of such a project, the results of such actions earn Mildred and her family not only the ire of the local fuzz but also the entire rural community; a challenge that Mildred is all too bitterly prepared to face. If one thing can be said of McDonagh, his scripts are anything but predictable. In a premise that, on the surface, could be mistakenly viewed as the classic story of the lone figure challenging authority in the wake of personal tragedy, McDonagh negates and challenges any such cliches from the start. Whereas most stories of its type would place its efforts in seeking answers to such a traumatic experience as the murder, McDonagh prefers to direct focus toward the effect as opposed to the cause. Through arguably one of the best screenplays of the year, Three Billboards weaves a narrative of a solid gut-punch Southern rural drama, swimming in cutting social satire, all the while providing a truthful examination of human nature, anger and the ways in which people handle themselves in the face of powerless situations. Like Mildred, it is only natural to assume that every wrong can be put to right if only given the proper motivation, but it is all too often it is found that even the determination and proceeding of noble goals often try to overshadow unfortunate reality. That sometimes what we wish we could take back is sadly unattainable, with nothing to do but to simply move forward with what we have. But lest one thinks that the film only seeks to send the message that "there's no God, the world is empty and it doesn't matter what we do to people", think again. With clever writing and strong direction, McDonagh never leaves his audiences entirely without that little bit of hope. Demonstrating the ways that anger and rage, while certainly a danger, can also inspire a heartfelt basis of change even in light of overwhelming odds, or from the most unlikely sources, as further accomplished through truly brilliant performances. Leading the show in almost the complete antithesis of her Oscar-winning role of Marge Gunderson in Fargo (1996), Frances McDormand gives yet another powerhouse performance as Mildred Hayes, a truly defined character delivering more than a few laughs through quips, blows and glares all the while masking a clear underlying pain. Seeking understandable goals of personal justice, though also taking time to see how such goals are approached with a self-perceived belief that the problems only stem from exterior sources. Acting opposite, Woody Harrelson gives some of his best work as the harsh yet likable Sheriff Willoughby; fully identifying with the frustrations that a person of his position provides, all the while also dealing with frustrations of his own life in his attempts at reaching a reasonable compromise within his surroundings. Supporting performances are top-notch, with an ensemble cast of almost too many stand-out characters to count provided by Caleb Landry Jones, John Hawkes, Abbie Cornish, Lucas Hedges, Peter Dinklage and more. All managing to provide a fun, poignant and even heartfelt personality to the small town of Ebbing, as well as relatable witnesses all with a voice to add to the overall madness on display. But arguably the stand-out supporting performance to be had goes to fantastic character actor, Sam Rockwell, as Ebbing's dim-bulbed deputy Jason Dixon. In quite possibly one of his very best performances, Rockwell takes on the impossible challenge of taking an angry, violent, bigoted mama's boy, all the things you never want in a law enforcement officer, and convincingly fleshes out as one of the more surprisingly humorous and sympathetic characters throughout the course of the film. Whose actions and growth both through himself and those around him, in a unique story all his own, become almost as identifiable (if moreso) with that of Mildred's; all paying true to McDonagh's understanding that human beings are always never perfect, but that despite even the worst human flaws, there still remains ability to show the very best in people and all the ways they can surprisingly relate to us.See also3.5FilmMovie ReviewsMoviesReviewsReview: Gloria Bell While it still remains early to say, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri stands as one of the best films of the year with all the trimmings to becoming a legitimate contender come award season. With McDonagh more than likely to once again receive nominations for Best Screenplay and perhaps even more; with hopeful further consideration as well to performances (McDormand and Rockwell, especially) and other production efforts. Carter Burwell once again delivers yet another fine score, contributing to the building atmosphere while blended intimately with classic Southern ballads and opera, and shared seamlessly with Ben Davis' immersive cinematography. Capturing McDonagh's vision of a small-town life that has its share of true ugliness but certainly not without an underlying if offbeat charm. An excellent character and social study, delivered to the screen with McDonagh's unwavering energy and razor-sharp writing and executed with truly fantastic performances, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri takes audiences down the road to a place some may not always want to stay but is more than deserving of repeated visits. Review: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a Small Time Drama Worthy Of Big Time PraiseSUMMARYBehind a sharp script and award-worthy performances from Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards shines in a perfect mix of comedy and drama.4


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Industry trade group the Computer & Communications Industry Assn. is urging federal regulators to block the proposed $45 billion merger of Comcast and Time Warner Cable, concluding that it would give the combined company "even more ability to successfully harm competition and innovation in the greater Internet ecosystem."
The group's opposition was revealed in a letter made public on Monday by Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), the most visible congressional critic of the transaction. He had sought out its opinion and has highlighted the issue in congressional hearings and during his re-election campaign.
"If regulators were to conclude that the Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger does not have a chance of substantially lessening competition, then it is hard to imagine a real-world merger that would," wrote the association's president and CEO, Ed Black. "Therefore, regulators should block this merger, not only for the good of innovation, the Internet industry and of customers; but also for the sanctity of antitrust law itself."
The complete letter is here.
The trade association includes Google, Samsung, Microsoft, Facebook, eBay, Sprint, T-Mobile, Motorola, Dish, Aereo, Pandora and TiVo.
Black wrote that its opposition reflects "an aggregate of our members' feedback," but that the views should not "be presumed to express the position of any individual member company."
In the letter, Black argued that "acute competitive problems already exist in the last-mile broadband access market, and not only will this merger lead to even less competition, but it would make competitive entry less likely in the future."
Comcast argues that the merger will afford it the scale it needs to improve technology and increase broadband speeds, and that the transaction won't be limiting choices for cable and broadband service in individual markets. The merger will leave Comcast with just under 30% of the pay TV market, and about 40% of the wired broadband market.
As part of plans to divest some 3.9 million subscribers, Comcast would no longer have a presence in Minnesota, although it would be increasing its footprint in New York and Los Angeles.
A spokeswoman for Comcast said the company had no comment.
The CCIA also argues that Google Fiber, cited as an emerging competitor to Comcast, nevertheless offers "little hope" of being a "true nationwide competitive challenger to the incumbent cable industry any time soon," and that Comcast would have an incentive to raise "the entry barriers to new broadband challengers."


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How many have you been to?
10 Places Every Kid Should See
Not only are these attractions fun and (shhhh) educational, they're especially magical through the eyes of a child.
Grand Canyon
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Grand Canyon (Ariz.)
During the day, stroll the 4-year-old Skywalk, a U-shaped, glass-bottom observation deck that juts 70 feet over the canyon's West Rim and sits 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. Come sunset, hit Grand Canyon Apache Stables, where, for $25.50 per person, you can hitch a one-hour ride on a horse-drawn wagon that ends around a campfire. Tip: BYO marshmallows and hot dogs so you can cook up a nighttime snack. Skywalk Package including mandatory Legacy pass.
The National Mall
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The National Mall (D.C.)
Riding the streets of Washington, D.C., in a boat on wheels might sound cheesy, but cruising the Potomac River in one is pretty sweet. Set in a WWII-era amphibious vehicle, the 90-minute D.C. duck tour covers both land and sea. The first leg hits the history-packed National Mall—look for the 19-foot-tall Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol building, and the Smithsonian museums—and then switches to a scenic river trip. Highlight: The boat pauses at Gravelly Point, a park located just a few hundred feet from the runway at D.C.'s Reagan National Airport, so you can watch roaring planes take off and land.
Redwood National Park
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Redwood National Park (Calif.)
Ancient, sky-high sequoias aren't the only attraction in this lush California locale—there's cool aquatic life, too. Take a guided tide pool tour, where budding biologists can scramble between the coastal forest's rocks while hunting for underwater creatures such as orange and purple ochre sea stars and sprawling, green anemones. Free tide pool tours are offered during the summer through Redwood National Park.
Ellis Island
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Ellis Island (N.Y.)
Between 1892 and 1924, more than 17 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island; today, their descendants account for 40 percent of Americans. Go on a hunt for your ancestors at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, where for $5 you can search through millions of records to find the exact date your relatives sailed into the Port of New York, as well as which ship they were on and whether they traveled with other family members. (Bonus: copies of the documents are yours to keep.) And don't miss the construction of the Peopling of America Center, which cost $20 million to build and is slated to open in 2012. The new space focuses on U.S. immigration from 1955 (when Ellis Island closed) to the present, and houses interactive multimedia exhibits, like a touch screen that reflects demographic changes in American cities over time.
Niagara Falls
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Niagara Falls (N.Y.)
Sure, your grandparents honeymooned there, but the majestic waterfalls straddling the U.S.-Canada border are worth a 21st-century trip. Ever wonder what it's like to be a rubber ducky in a massive bathtub? Sign up for the Cave of the Winds tour, which begins after you change into a complimentary yellow poncho and sandals (trust us, you'll need 'em). After riding an elevator 175 feet down into the Niagara Gorge, you'll stand on the Hurricane Deck, where you'll be drenched by the tropical-storm-like spray from the 181-foot Bridal Veil Falls, where the water falls at a rate of up to 68 mph. Cave of the Winds operates May 1–Oct. 25.
Yellowstone National Park
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Yellowstone National Park (Wyo., Mont., and Idaho)
Snag a Young Scientist Toolkit stocked with magnifying glasses, rock samples, and stopwatches to time geyser eruptions at the Old Faithful Visitor Center and hit the great outdoors for some investigating. The coolest toy: an infrared -thermometer gun that takes readings of thermal pools when pointed at the water. And there's lots of H20: The 3,472-square-mile park is home to more geothermal features (geysers, hot springs, mud spots) than any place on earth. The Young Scientist activity booklet and toolkit costs $5 (toolkit must be returned after use).
Colonial Williamsburg
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Colonial Williamsburg (Va.)
Everyone in this living-history site likes to play dress-up, and visitors are no exception. At the Great Hopes Plantation—a re-creation of the town's original 1700s farm—a stash of old-timey accessories await, from tricorne (three- pointed) hats for boys and shifts and mop caps (bonnets) for girls. The costumes come in handy in the field, where kids can perform 18th-century household chores, such as picking bugs off potato crops, fetching water from the well, or hoeing the soil, that are likely to make clearing the dinner dishes seem like a breeze by comparison. Great Hopes Plantation can be accessed through regular admission tickets.
Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve
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Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve (Idaho)
The National Park Service calls this Idaho preserve "the only officially weird park" in the country. And for good reason: The jagged, black landscape—formed by volcanic eruptions up to 15,000 years ago—boasts a 618-square-mile lava field, the biggest in the U.S. (The rocky surface is so moonlike that Apollo 14 astronauts trained at the site in 1969.) The park's most awe-inspiring feature is its lava tubes, underground passageways created by hardened molten rock. Grab a flashlight and head to Indian Tunnel, which, at 30 feet high and 50 feet wide, allows for comfortable exploring. Craving an even more intense experience? Exit the cave at the far end, a feat that requires mounting a big rock pile and squeezing through a small opening.
Independence Hall
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Independence Hall (Penn.)
Acquaint yourself with the spirits of America's founding fathers on Philadelphia's Ghost Tour, a 90-minute, candle-lit stroll that winds past landmarks like Independence Hall, where the Constitution was adopted; the Powel House, which hosted George and Martha Washington's 20th wedding anniversary celebration; and the 238-year-old City Tavern, John Adams's former watering hole. A cape-wearing, lantern-carrying guide points out "haunted" graveyards (St. Peter's Cemetery) and reports sightings of Benjamin Franklin, who's said to roam the city's streets. The best part: All the ghost stories are based on documented accounts, which makes them all the more spooky.
Alcatraz Island
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Alcatraz Island (Calif.)
Shiv collections and cramped jail cells don't exactly sound kid-friendly, but they offer a glimpse into America's most notorious island prison—and the National Park Service is all for bringing younger ones for a visit. Hop a ferry from San Francisco's Pier 33 and stroll the damp, gray halls of the maximum-security pen, which housed criminals like Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly from 1934 to 1963. (You can even get behind bars in one of the cells, if you dare.) Don't miss the audio tour, which was updated in 2007 when former inmates and guards recorded their memories of doing time at "the Rock." If you're feeling brave, take the night tour, which lets you roam the prison after dark. Alcatraz Cruises is the official carrier for tours to Alcatraz Island.


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There's a slogan going around social media: "Do you know who made your clothes?" It's to ask you to consider your clothes – who makes them, how they are made, under what conditions are they made, are people dying for your clothes, are you wearing toxic clothing. Fast-fashion has a high price to pay ethically, environmentally, socially and so on. The same question can be asked of cat toys and cat beds: "Do you know who made them?"
At Cat Faeries we can tell you exactly who made our beds and cat toys. For multiple reasons we do not support manufacture in China, including that items are loaded with pesticides from being fumigated on the ship and possibly treated with formaldehyde in the factory, not to mention near slave conditions at many facilities.
Our beds are made in a small factory in California by workers who have worked there and participated in decision making for years. Our toys are made by the person we lovingly refer to as The Toy Elf. The toys and beds are cut and sewn by hand. Everyone works in conditions that are either in their home or in a well-lit and ventilated factory with normal business hours. Everyone makes a living wage. Everyone cares about your cats and cares about you.
This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHS5zafY0NY) is about clothing and was produced by model and activist Amber Valletta and she gives the opening introduction to set the mood for what's to come. Christie Turlington Burns, another model and activist also speaks, as do some pioneers in the world of fashion who are saying no to horrific working conditions for clothing. If you wear clothes (and we think that you do!) you need to watch this and share it with friends and children.
We were sent the story of a rescued cat named Hailey submitted by her Foster Cat Mommy, Kim who certainly knows who made their cat toys and their cat beds! We have hidden the photo behind a link because it might be upsetting to sensitive adults and children (link to photo – https://www.catfaeries.com/images/newsletter/2016-04-26/hailey-800.jpg).
Hailey the cat is recovering from a severe burn from the hands of abusers and you can see in the photo the very long wound on her back. She's shown inside a cat crate for quiet and privacy while she recovers and gets used to her new forever-home in the comfort of one of our beds and with a catnip mouse nearby.
Here's the story sent to us about Hailey:
I just wanted to send you this pic and thank you for your marvelous beds. Hailey is a feral that someone abused and burned with what the vet thinks may have been hot oil. I am providing her care and know that I will end up adding her to our kitty family as she cannot be returned. She was so frightened when I brought her home but instantly found comfort in the cat faeries' bed.
Today I put a Cat Faeries mouse in her crate. Hopefully it will be a little treat for her. Also using a bit of the Convivial House Cat Spray around her crate which is still covered.
Thanks again for your products.
Kim in Indiana


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Among the finest methods to make use of classic seventies trend right now, is to mix it with extra fashionable looks. Cowboy look became fashionable for a while and plaid was a style that just hung on. These informal looks have been reserved for weekend put on only. Before the word 'retro' came into use in the Nineteen Seventies, the practise of adopting previous styles for brand spanking new designs was already common.
We solely design a maximum of eighty kinds every year to guarantee the best quality attainable for our prospects. "We're actually careful to speak to our volunteers and inform them retro means retrospective, so it's made within the style of a certain era, whereas vintage is something over 20 years previous, so no later than the 80s.
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6 of Donald Trump's Favorite Recipes
No matter where you fall on the Donald Trump love-hate spectrum, you can't deny the President's polarity. Maybe it's his tax strategy, his relationship know-how, or perhaps people hope offering such enthusiastic support will somehow allow them to achieve the same level of success. OK, so the last reason might not be the most realistic.
While most of us can't hope to live quite like Trump, we can at least pretend by cooking tasty versions of some of his favorite foods. Try these six delicious recipes.
1. Bacon, Egg, and Toast Cups
When it comes to his morning meal, Trump told People.com he likes bacon and eggs. The classic combo tastes great in its simplest form, but these baked egg cups from The Comfort of Cooking might be even better. With toast, eggs, bacon, and cheese, they have everything you need to get your day off to a great start.
- 4 bacon slices
- 4 bread slices
- ½ cup shredded cheese of your choice
- 4 eggs
- Salt and pepper
Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease four wells in a regular muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Cook bacon in a small skillet until cooked, but not crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Using a round cookie cutter, cut center out of each bread slice. Press bread circles into each of the prepared muffin wells. Wrap a piece of bacon around the sides of each bread-filled well, then sprinkle cheese in the center. Crack an egg into each, season with salt and pepper and bake until cooked to your desired doneness, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Let cool briefly, then carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen. Transfer egg cups to a plate and serve.
2. Fried Mac and Cheese Bites
While visiting New Hampshire in January, Trump enjoyed quite the spread at a local diner. While a burger and fries are pretty standard, the fried macaroni and cheese definitely isn't. If you have yet to try your hand at this crispy snack, dive in with Family Circle's cheesy recipe. Because the gooey pasta needs to chill overnight, be sure to start at least a day in advance.
- 12 ounces macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups milk, divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 4 ounces thinly sliced American cheese, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (8-ounce) box Italian-seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- 6 cups peanut or vegetable oil
Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni for 7 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan set over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook until bubbling. Whisking constantly, stream in 1¼ cups milk. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1 cup cheddar and American cheese. Transfer to a large bowl and fold in macaroni. Let cool slightly, then stir in remaining cheddar and mozzarella. Spread onto a rimmed baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
Use a scoop to portion out ¼-cup portions of macaroni and shape into 2- to 3-inch balls, packing lightly.
Whisk eggs with remaining milk. Dip macaroni balls into egg mixture, then coat with panko.
Heat oil in a deep 4-quart pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry macaroni balls six or seven at a time until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Serve at once.
3. Meatloaf Sandwich
While meatloaf makes for a great meal, the resulting sandwiches made with leftovers are the real reason we like to make a batch. It turns out Trump is also a big fan of this sandwich, so Martha Stewart invited him to learn how to make one on her show. Built with sourdough bread, artichokes, and olive tapenade, it's definitely a sophisticated spin on the American classic.
When it comes to making the actual meatloaf, stick with something simple for the best sandwiches. This easy version from Food Network's Ina Garten is a great choice.
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoon prepared olive tapenade
- 2 slices of meatloaf
- 2 to 3 canned artichoke hearts packed in water, drained and sliced
- 2 small dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
Directions: Place bread on a work surface and spread 1 tablespoon of tapenade on each slice. Top one piece with meatloaf, artichokes, pickles, and onions. Close with remaining bread slice, cut in half, and serve.
4. Butter-Basted Rib Eye Steaks
It's probably no surprise to hear the President-elect enjoys a good steak. What is a bit surprising, though, is that he prefers his rib eye cooked all the way through. We're sure Food & Wine's buttery steak dish, based on a recipe from famed chef Alain Ducasse, would taste great no matter how you cook it, but you might want to go for medium rare.
- 2 (1¼-pound) bone-in rib eye steaks
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 rosemary sprig
Directions: Season steaks all over with salt and pepper. Let meat stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Heat canola oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add steaks and cook until crusty on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Turn steaks, and add butter, thyme, garlic, and rosemary to the skillet. Continue to cook, basting steaks with the butter, garlic, and herbs, until steaks are medium rare, 5 to 7 minutes longer. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Cut steaks off the bone, slice against the grain, and serve.
5. Buttered Toast Crispy Fishwiches
Hitting the campaign trail means every future president comes face-to-face with fast food at some point. For Trump, McDonald's is the on-the-road restaurant of choice. While he likes the burgers, he also mentioned he's a fan of the fish sandwiches.
This might be the one instance where you'll actually be eating better than Trump if you do the cooking yourself. We particularly like these panko-crusted cod sandwiches from Every Day with Rachael Ray. And because they're baked instead of fried, they're also a lot better for you.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- 4 (6-ounce) pieces cod
- Salt and pepper
- Flour
- 2 egg whites, beaten
- 4 sandwich-size English muffins or 8 slices bread, toasted and lightly buttered
- Oil-and-vinegar slaw or shredded lettuce
- Lemon juice or malt vinegar
- Bread-and-butter pickles
- Finely chopped red onion
Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. In a bowl, pour butter over breadcrumbs and mix to combine. Season with seafood seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon zest, thyme, and chives.
Season cod all over with salt and pepper, then dip in flour to coat, shaking to remove excess. Coat each piece of cod in egg whites, then panko mixture. Arrange on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake until golden, crisp, and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Build sandwiches with English muffins, slaw, fish, lemon juice, pickles, and onions. Close sandwiches and serve.
6. Cherry-Vanilla Ice Cream
He might eschew coffee and alcohol, but even Trump can't say no to a creamy, frozen treat. According to Us Weekly, he particularly likes cherry-vanilla ice cream. While you could certainly buy some at the grocery store, we suggest firing up your ice cream maker to churn this luscious version from Country Living. You can even substitute frozen, pitted cherries to make things really easy.
- 1½ pounds pitted cherries, divided
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 2½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ vanilla bean, seeds scraped out and pod reserved
- 8 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Red food coloring (optional)
Directions: Combine 1 pound cherries and ⅓ cup sugar in a small saucepan. Set over medium heat and cook until cherries soften, about 10 minutes. Process cherries through a food mill, strain, and discard solids. Return liquid to the pan and cook until syrup reduces to 1 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool completely.
Fill a large bowl with ice water and place a fine sieve over a medium bowl. Combine cream, milk, vanilla seeds, and vanilla pod in a medium saucepan and cook over medium-high until mixture just comes to a boil. Whisk yolks and remaining sugar together in a large bowl until pale and thickened. Whisking constantly, slowly stream in milk mixture. Return to same saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture coats the back of the spoon, about 2 minutes. Strain mixture through sieve, then set over ice bath to cool completely.
Halve remaining cherries and toss with lemon juice. Set aside. Stir cherry syrup and food coloring into cooled ice cream base. Process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Fold in halved cherries, transfer to an airtight container, cover, and freeze until solid.


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Hiking with the Hound: Doo or Don't?
Can someone tell me whether or not to bring the dog?
Unlike wobbly knees or Montanans insulting my East Coast ways, I have not yet dealt with taking a dog on a thru-hike.
The canine in question is a 100-pound, loyal, overly enthusiastic Chesapeake /golden retriever named Sako. While our lab-on-steroids-lookalike would drool a river at the thought of galumphing through the woods for 2,000+ miles, there are an intimidating number of things to consider before attempting the Trail with him in tow. Any sage advice would be greatly appreciated, whether you are a current dog-accompanied thru-hiker, a former dog-accompanied hiker, or you just have a lot of opinions. Here are my thoughts, but really… opinions are welcome.
Name: Sako
Age: 3
Weight: 100 pounds o' muscle
Body Type: Athletic
Personality: Spazzzzz
Interests: Walks, runs, fetch, hikes, hunting, fetch, food, fetch
-He's athletic—evidence points to him being inexhaustible.
-He won't let creepy people (or bears) get away with funny business.
-He's very well-behaved, and has never strayed out of sight, even on long trips.
-He can wear an adorable harness and carry much of his food and gear. (And some of ours when we get lazy… like a drooling pack mule.)
-We love him and don't want to leave him with our roommate for six months… that's the biggest reason.
-He eats a lot. We'd have to stuff him in town, and we probably can't carry as much food as he'll need to maintain weight.
-What if he gets injured? While my knees/ankles are a concern, having a dog doubles the number of joints that can crap out. Also won't the pads of his paws get shredded? What about snakes? Spiders? Ahhhhh.
-He is overly aware of Stranger Danger, which means he sometimes gets grumpy when people pet him.
-Limitations with hostels, and AMC huts in the White Mountains. Oddly enough, some folks don't like massive, stinky dogs running rampant in their living quarters.
So for anyone out there now (Brittany Lea Neal and her beagle!) what do you think? We want what's best for the pooch, and we wouldn't take Sako on our hike if it meant him coming to harm in any capacity.
I understand that every situation—and dog—is different, and in the end we'll have to make our own choice. Any thoughts are appreciated, because at this juncture, we can't even talk about AT 2015 around Sako, or he'll know we're up to something he might not be included in.
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There has been a lot of chatter in the last few weeks that the Galaxy Note 9 launch could happen sooner than expected. Now we have clear evidence that Samsung has set the ball rolling for its upcoming flagship phablet. The Note 9 has already been spotted on a handful of benchmarking sites. Folks at LetsGoDigital have now discovered that the China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT) has certified both the Snapdragon and Exynos variants of Galaxy Note 9.
The CMIIT certified a phone with model number SM-N9600 on March 21st, and now it has certified another variant of the same device carrying model number SM-N9608. For the uninitiated, the Galaxy Note's model number starts with SM-N960. The two handsets that received the CMIIT certification are the Snapdragon and Exynos-powered models of the Galaxy Note 9.
Samsung sells the Snapdragon model in the US and Exynos variant in most other countries. The certifications suggest that the company wants the flexibility of selling both versions in the world's largest smartphone market. Unfortunately, the certifications do not reveal the phablet's features.
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Last month, Samsung had applied to trademark the "Note9" moniker in Colombia. The trademark filing offered strong evidence that Samsung is going to stick to the same naming pattern this year, though there is a good chance the company could change the moniker next year. Samsung is expected to trademark the name with the USPTO in the coming months. The phone will likely be certified by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) closer to the Galaxy Note 9 launch.
Last year's Galaxy Note 8 was launched in September. But the rumor mill claims Samsung could change the Galaxy Note 9 launch schedule to bring it earlier than usual. The Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus were impressive phones, but they failed to sell as well as Samsung hoped. Samsung could introduce the Note 9 in late July or early August to ensure that buyers don't switch to other brands amid poor Galaxy S9 sales.
The early Galaxy Note 9 launch could also give it a few weeks of additional time on the store shelves before the launch of three new iPhones in September. The Korean company has reportedly expedited OLED panel production for the Note 9 as it faced excess capacity.
Recent reports suggest the Galaxy Note 9 would look similar to the Galaxy S9 Plus in terms of design. It is said to sport a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED Infinity display with curved edges. It would retain the Bixby button and the 3.5mm audio jack. Talking about Bixby, Samsung's mobile business head DJ Koh has told media that Samsung would launch an upgraded Bixby 2.0 AI assistant with the Note 9.
Samsung is currently testing the new Bixby with more than 800 partners across the globe. Bixby 2.0 would be capable of recognizing individual voices, meaning if there are more than one registered users, the virtual assistant will personalize answers for each of them. The rumor mill claims Samsung will also remove the "Hi, Bixby" trigger to enable a more natural communication between the user and the digital assistant.
The Galaxy Note 9 was recently spotted on the Geekbench website, which revealed some interesting details about the phone. It would run the Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9810 chips depending on the region. It will likely pack 6GB of RAM rather than 8GB. The Geekbench listing indicated that the Note 9 would launch with Samsung's custom UI on top of Android 8.1 Oreo. The phone is expected to offer at least 64GB of base internal storage.
The Note 9 would feature an improved dual camera system on the back, though the front camera is also rumored to get an upgrade. The Galaxy S9 Plus came with exciting features such as super slo-mo video recording and variable apertures. The Note 9 will likely borrow both these features from the S9 Plus. Additionally, the phablet would come with an upgraded S Pen stylus. Chinese tipster Ice Universe claims the Galaxy Note 9 would feature a 3,850mAh or 4,000mAh battery. If it turns out to be true, the Note 9 would pack the biggest battery Samsung has ever offered inside its flagship smartphones.
There is growing evidence that the Galaxy Note 9 could be Samsung's first smartphone to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. The company has been working on the optical fingerprint solution for years. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims Samsung's in-display fingerprint technology is still some time away because it is still facing "technological difficulties" with the feature.
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My salad tribute
by Maria Pirisii
Personally, I love salads! Although in winter I might not ask for it, I still consider a salad dish extremely important for an everyday balanced diet.
Therefore, below are my top restaurant choices for healthy and delicious salads:
- At Skinny Fox you can enjoy- among others- an eye-catching tasteful salad with a Moroccan scent that will satisfy not only your hunger but also your senses!
Menandrou 14, Nicosia, Monday-Sunday 10:30-2:00
- At 'Pantopwleio Kali Oreksi' I always order my favorite village salad, with fresh ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil and feta cheese. Vasilews Pavlou 7 (behind the old GSP stadium), Nicosia, 22675151. Monday -Saturday 12:30 -16:00 and 19:30 to 23:00.
- At Patrikon tavern in Tersefanou there is always a place for traditional Cyprus salad in the menu The broad bean salad which is served with seasonal leaves and lots of olive oil is said to be the epitome of authentic Cypriot freshness. Of course at Patrikon you can undoubtedly have a whole traditional taste experience, while ordering zucchini with eggs, homemade halloumi, spare ribs in commandaria, marinated chicken "souvla", pork fillets, or fried "trahana" balls. And don't forget: a carob- made dessert is a sine-qua-non to finish your meal properly!
Dionysiou Solomou, Tersefanou Village, 24424831, Larnaca
Thursday 19:30-00:00, Friday-Saturday 19:00-00:00, Sunday 18:00-23:00
- Silver Pot's salads are unique since they can be described as a hodgepodge of green and dried nuts, fruits, smoked salmon, humus, and meat (pork or chicken fillet). Themistokli Dervi, 3Ε, Nicosia, 22101722 Monday -Friday 8:00 -17:00, Saturday -Sunday 10:00 – 17:00
- When you visit Pelendri, an exquisite village, and more specifically the traditional tavern Symposio, you can choose among fresh and tasteful salads since mr. Nicos, the owner, always uses greens and vegetables straight from his garden!
Prodromou 61, Pelendri Village, 99404348 Tuesday 12:00-15:00, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00-18:00, Friday-Saturday 12:00-21:00, Sunday 12:00-17:00. Monday closed.
- At The Gym, the famous bar restaurant of the old city of Nicosia, you can find our favorite noodles' cold salad, filled up with tahini dressing.
Onasagorou Street, Nicosia, 87-89, 22002001 Sunday-Thursday, 10:20-2:00, Friday-Saturday 10:20-3:00
- At the Cookshop we highly recommend an interesting green salad with apple, orange, raspberries and melted camembert, or you can enjoy the mohito salad with mixed greens, kale, roasted beets, fresh Anari cheese, quinoa and caramelized peanuts. It is served with chicken. Pindarou 6Α, Nicosia, 22004001. Monday-Saturday 12:00-15:30, Friday 19:45-23:00
- When in Limassol, pay a visit at Fat Fish, where you can either have the beetroot and green apple salad with goat cheese, or the rocket pear salad with stuffed cheese. A pleasure for the eye and the stomach! Georgiou Α 1, Limassol, 25828181
- At gothealthyetc in Nicosia, Engomi you can have vegan, vegetarian or other delicious salads with the signature of chef Perikles Roussounides. Open daily from Monday – Friday 7:30-19:30 and Saturday from 9:00-19:30
Chicken and Avocado Egg Salad by gohealthyetc
Peruvian Shrimp Salad by gohealthyetc