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As cyclists, we often reach for predictable foods for quick energy: Clif Bars, bananas, fortified jelly beans. So it was shocking to see a racer pal of mine, Michael Yozell, slurp down a can of sardines during a mountain bike epic a few years ago. "They keep me truckin' longer than anything else," said Yozell.
He's not alone in his oddball food choices. Grizzled godfather of ultra racing John Stamstad fueled his epics with Spam, canola oil and Little Debbie snack cakes. Other racers I know swear by landjager (dried hunter's sausage), jerky, hard-boiled eggs and potato chips.
Carbs fuel muscles fast, but depending on your metabolism and the duration of your ride, you may not want to rely on carbs alone, says exercise physiologist and sports nutritionist L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D., author of Fat Won't Make You Fat.
"During long endurance events, protein metabolism for energy goes up 20 percent," he says. "One of my colleagues has his recreational Ironman athletes fueling on peanut butter straight from the jar because the protein and fat keep them going better than lots of carbs."
This is not to say you should break up with bagels, but if you're out for a long one—say, six to 72 hours—and feel that carbs don't always fuel you strong, you may want to try eating these fat- and protein-rich foods midride. Just don't ditch your sports drinks and energy bars—my extreme-eater friends all use those, too.
Sardines "They're a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids," says Leslie Bonci, R.D., director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Omega-3s not only fend off ills like heart disease and cancer, but they may also increase fat-burning ability by improving blood flow to working muscles, according to some research.
Jerky and Dried Sausage Because it's cured, such outdoorsman fare is safe at any temperature. A single serving supplies 14 grams of protein and a heaping dose of sodium (500 to 600mg), which may be exactly what you need duing a long, sweaty event.
Peanut Butter This nutty classic brims with the same healthy monounsaturated fat found in olive oil. Studies show that peanut-butter-rich diets help control body weight, lower bad cholesterol and prevent heart disease. On long rides, pocket graham-cracker and peanut-butter sandwiches for steady, long-lasting energy.
Potato Chips Because they're made from potatoes, chips provide about 15 grams of carbs per serving, and they satisfy two long-distance cravings--salt and fat. Stick to a small bag so you don't overdo the unhealthy saturated fat.
Eggs "Eggs are an excellent source of protein," says Bonci, but beware of hard-boiled eggs left at room temperature. "Nothing says 'time to quit' like a nice bout of salmonella," she says. Eat them chilled, purchase them along the way, or forget them.
Spam "It's really high in fat," says Bonci. In fact, it's stuffed with 15 grams of total fat and 6 grams of saturated (bad) fat per two-ounce slice. "Even though fat can be a fuel source for endurance events, you still need enough carbs to balance it out," she says. So if you must eat Spam, add crackers.


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They say the camera adds ten pounds and this Turtle Van seems to prove it adds heft and somehow disguises the VW bus hiding underneath. This comes via the Volo Auto Museum's Chicago display and it's very weird.
The van is strange on it's own merits, but you don't realize how creepy a five foot tall walking turtle would be until you see one staring you in the face. Staring with those dead, creepy cartoon statue eyes.

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The newest buzzword in mountain biking is 'enduro', everyone's talking about it. From industry executive to weekend warrior, the entire mountain bike community seems genuinely excited to have a discipline that showcases the sport in its modern form and an event format that gives the rider a good ride around a variety of trails without too much pressure to climb at speed.
The only trouble is… That not everyone is entirely certain what this new format actually consists of. Well, we'll tell you the standard format in brief: competitors climb to the start of each stage in a limited amount of time (organisers usually leave you plenty of time so that the climbs are reasonably casual); once you reach the start of the stage you wait until your designated start time (unless you arrive late – then you'll be penalised..); you are timed on the stage; then you pedal to the next stage start. Usually there are three to five stages, mostly consisting of singletrack/natural trails, spread over the course of a day.
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Like the sound of it? If you do, you'd like to give it a bash and you live in the south then the announcement of the 2013 X-Fusion/Enduro1 series will be of interest. The best bit is that there is even a non-competitive category at most of the races so for those who wouldn't normally race you'll be able to get an idea of the event and whether you'd like to get more involved.
Paul Haysom wrote a report for us from one of the 2012 events, check it here if you'd like to get a bit more of an insight into the events.
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In 2012 we had a great cross section of riders from complete newbies to racing, old DH/XC sweats coming out of retirement along with some of the countries current top riders. The main emphasis is, and always will be, to get those weekend warriors into racing for the first time and for it to be an informal and friendly series that allows you to be competitive if you wish or just have laugh and a good day out riding with your mates, the choice is yours!
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In honor of Maduri Dixit's birthday, first I'd like to wish her one:Ardent Madhuri Dixit fan, Gaja Gamini, from Bollywood-ish Blog, declared it Magic of Madhuri Week. My little contributions are some shocking images of Maduri from Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992) (Life is a Gamble)
The first image of the film is of ye olde Central Jail, so right off you know there's trouble. Maybe one day I'll make it Film City or whatever movie studio houses Central Jail.
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After saving the life of his employer, Jagjit Singh alias JJ (Anupam Kher), Harikishan (Anil Kapoor) is promoted with a wage increase that he had only dreamt of. Anxious to please his employer Harikishan agrees to have his name changed to Harry, and does anything that he is instructed to do. Soon Harry realises that he has been aiding his employer in illegal activities. When he tries to break away, he is told that his mom (Asha Sharma) is and will be held captive to guarantee his cooperation. Harry must now come up with a scheme that will guarantee his safety as well as the freedom of his mom, and at the same time save himself from being arrested by the police. (source)
But there's so much more, and that's the part about Madhuri's character Juhi, called Baby by family and friends. Anil Kapoor's Harikishan ends up falling for the boss's daughter when she comes back from Europe and dazzles him with her carefree performance at her birthday party.
Very soon after her first meeting with Harikishan, Baby/Juhi becomes the aggressor and makes her lustful feelings very clear:Harikishan is puzzled by her romantic overtures, so the Bollywood cure of the tight slap to the face is used to bring him to understanding:Enjoy Maduhuri's dance of seduction in Dil To Dil Hai featuring the music by Bappi Lahiri and playback singer Ahsa Bhosle:
One thing leads to another, Juhi ends up pregnant, they get married against her father's wishes, but Harikishan has to handle some of the illegal drug business in Hong Kong, see you can tell he's in Hong Kong by the room itself, all oriental in its styling, with the bonus of the awesome cordless phone:Hari's best friend (Shakti Kapoor) tries his best to watch over Juhi while Hari's away, but please take special note of the Whitney Houston poster on the wall, as it serves as an ominous warning to what could happen to Juhi. In case you haven't heard, Houston has fallen on the path of drug abuse, which is the same fate that awaits Madhuri's Juhi. Eventually she finds out about Hari's business dealings in illegal drugs, and sends him packing right after she gives birth to their son. Of course after telling him off she has a huge headache and at that moment, she' s offered some medicine by an evil friend, Mr. Lal:And just like THAT she's hooked!
So Juhi has sent her husband packing and quickly becomes addicted to her nose candy. A police inspector played by Suresh Oberoi goes to Juhi to find out more about what she knows about Harikishan and notices Juhi's addiction, meanwhile, I ignored most of that scene and just noticed this great subtitle ripe for a screen capture:
Harikishan realizes his estranged biwi has pushed him out of her life, and decides to soothe his anguish with music, but he's shocked even more when a drugged up Juhi makes an appearance. Staggering and stoned Juhi plays the trumpet stopping only to smoke. What an entrance! Watch Kabhi Kuchh Khoya with playback singer Kumar Sanu,who incidently I saw in concert with Akla Yagnick a few yers back when I was too new of a Hindi cinema fan to fully appreciate.
Watch here and at about 1:40 the drug fiend Madhuri enters. Pay special attention for her crazy drugged trumpet playing while smoking at 2:09. When Anil's Harikishan sees that it's a COMPLETE buzz kill and he realizes, "I married a drug whore! My dealing of drugs brought this all about! The mother of my son uses coke!"
I'd like to bring up Whitney Houston again, who just this week was banned from Prince concerts due to her drug using antics and trying to get on stage with Prince in her altered state. Houston has since gone into rehab. This makes me wonder if that's how Harikishan felt when Juhi trid to play trumptet while he was jamming with his friend in Kabhi Kuchh Khoya. Poor Juhi did not make it into rehab. She realized her problem, made arrangements to have her son cared for: Then she goes down the self-destructive path of drug abuse.But then there's a knock at the door!Harikishan pleads with Juhi to stop her drug use.
He leaves, only to return another time…
What happened to Juhi? Watch the movie if you dare to see, or ask me in the comments and I'll tell you. Let this be a warning to you, don't do drugs! Thank you for reading this post, but now, with all due respect, all I have to say is…
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OTTAWA – A Canadian regulator has ruled that Air Canada is within its rights to refuse to transport primates that are being used for research.
A Canadian Transportation Agency tribunal issued its decision Thursday, dismissing the complaints of health research groups arguing the airline should be required to carry the animals.
It says that Air Canada's (TSX:AC.A) restrictions are reasonable and aren't discriminatory because the carrier risks losing passengers who disagree with research using primates.
The original complaint against the air carrier's policy came from Steven Liss, vice-principal of research at Queen's University, and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
They argued the policy unfairly discriminates against them.
They said the tribunal should consider the effect that the refusal to carry the primates would have on the well being of Canadians, the country's international competitiveness and its economic growth.
Queen's University also argued that it was unfair to only exclude animals being used for research, when other animals are routinely transported on flights. The university says that finding other methods of research could cost it between 10 to 15 per cent more per animal.
"Queen's University also points out that animals may need to be transported several thousand kilometres by truck through the United States … and Canada, which may cause unnecessary stress for the animals," says the decision.
The public health agency said that as a member of the World Organization for Animal Health, Canada subscribes to the principle that animal transportation should be as brief as possible — and that forcing the agency to transport animals by road was less humane.
However, Air Canada argued that it has received 47,000 letters from the public protesting its transport of primates being used for research, and some people threatened to stop travelling with the airline if it didn't refuse to carry the research animals.
The agency accepted in its decision that Air Canada had a legitimate concern of losing passengers that far outweighed the possible loss of income they earn from transporting the primates.
The regulator also said the decision makes business sense for Air Canada, and is increasingly a practice in the aviation industry.
It says there are options available to those who want to ship the animals, and that no international agreement explicitly requires the Canadian government to use air carriers to transport the animals.
Animal rights groups are applauding the ruling, saying Air Canada should be congratulated for refusing to be party to animal cruelty.
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What are the best patio heaters for 2021?
Make the most of your outdoor living space by investing in a patio heater for those chilly nights outdoors. With a patio heater, you can enjoy your backyard or balcony all year long, even when the temperature starts to drop. They're easy to use and relatively affordable, making them a great addition to any space.
If you're considering investing in a patio heater for 2021, you may have some questions about what features to look out for and what to be aware of. The top pick is the AmazonBasics Outdoor Patio Heater, with its 9-foot heat radius.
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How patio heaters work
Patio heaters allow you to get the most out of your outdoor space. Instead of waiting for the sun to come out, you can use a patio heater to add warmth anywhere you need it. Table-top, full-size electric and full-size propane patio heaters are among the most popular options on the market.
Advantages of patio heaters
When you have a patio heater, summer never has to end. Outdoor restaurants and bars often have them for those chilly summer nights or when seasons begin to change. You can enjoy a drink or meal outside without having to bundle up under blankets and coats. You can maximize your time outdoors and make it a more enjoyable experience.
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Patio heater styles
No two patio heaters are made the same. You'll have to decide if you want a full-size or table-top patio heater. There are also a few wildcard options – like parasol patio heaters – that are also available. You'll want to choose an option that helps you maximize your space and gives you the right level of warmth for your outdoor area.
Radiant vs. convection heat
One of the primary practical considerations is how much heat your product will produce. There are two kinds of heat produced by patio heaters – convection and radiant.
Convection heat comes from propane-fueled heaters. These patio heaters are ideal for larger spaces or if you're planning to move around. Radiant heat comes from electric heaters and provides warmth to people and objects without warming up the air. This system is more efficient but is best used in enclosed spaces.
How much you can expect to spend on a patio heater
You can expect to pay between $75-$200 or more for your patio heater. The cost will depend on the style you choose. Table-top patio heaters are easier on the pocketbook, while electric heaters usually come in at the top of this price range. If you're looking for a more energy-efficient option, it's worth investing in an electric patio heater.
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What kind of heat output can I expect from my patio heater?
A. Heat output is something you'll want to consider before buying your patio heater. It's a good idea to be familiar with the minimum level of heat output that you want from a patio heater. Table-top electric heaters should provide at least 1,000 watts of heat, while wall-mounted alternatives should be producing a minimum of 1,500 watts. With a table-top propane heater, you should get 10,000 BTU/h, while a free-standing version should be performing with a minimum of 40,000 BTU/h.
What impacts the temperature of my patio heater?
A. When you're researching patio heaters, you'll see product descriptions mention a heat range. Every patio heater is different and has different information regarding heat output. Additionally, the weather can have a significant impact on the heat that your system produces.
What is the best patio heater?
Top patio heater 2021
AmazonBasics Outdoor Patio Heater with Wheels
What you need to know: This budget-friendly patio heater is available in six color options. It works with a 46,000 BTUs gas heater that covers a 9-foot radius.
What you'll love: It's easy to use with push buttons and has a safety auto shut-off tilt valve.
What you should consider: It has a powder coating that may chip over time, especially if you live in an area with a volatile climate.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top patio heater for the money
Pamapic Patio Heater, 46000 BTU Commercial Propane Outdoor Heater
What you need to know: It has a versatile fuel source and is a reliable patio heater, producing a consistent level of warmth. This model is a budget-friendly but effective option.
What you'll love: You can use propane fuel to run this patio heater with variable heat control. It's easy to assemble at home.
What you should consider: It can take several attempts to get the ignition to light, and the heater may rust over time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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What you need to know: This patio heater has a unique and practical design, giving you a high level of heat output with a versatile setup.
What you'll love: The tripod design of this patio heater means you can use it in almost any outdoor space. It's energy-efficient and gives personal heat in any outdoor space.
What you should consider: It can be challenging to find replacement parts if you have any issues with this patio heater.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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A senior White House official said Wednesday that he would resign after his two ex-wives accused him of physical and emotional abuse, with one presenting pictures of her blackened eye.
Aides had been aware generally of accusations against Porter since late last year, White House advisers said, but learned of the specifics late Tuesday when approached by a reporter from DailyMail.com, which first detailed many of the allegations. Porter's ex-wives said they informed the FBI in January 2017 of their allegations against him while they were being interviewed by agents as part of Porter's security clearance review. It was unclear when or whether the FBI informed the White House. The FBI did not respond to a request for comment.
Porter said on Tuesday that he would resign, after the allegations were first published, people close to him say, even as he told White House officials he had never physically abused women. But he was talked out of it by Kelly and others, according to these people, with Kelly saying he believed Porter's denials and saw him as a valuable ally in the White House. Kelly continued to press him to stay in his job Wednesday, saying he could weather the storm, but Porter decided the controversy had become too much after the photos of his ex-wife's blackened eye appeared Wednesday morning.
In interviews with The Washington Post and other media outlets, Porter's ex-wives described him as having a dark side and, at times, a violent streak that White House aides say they did not see.
Porter's first wife, Colbie Holderness, said in an interview with The Post that he was continually abusive during their marriage. She alleged he punched her in the face during a trip to Florence in 2005 and provided photos showing her with a black eye.
"He threw me down and punched me in the face," she said. Holderness said she had insisted that he take pictures of her bruised eye after the assault and he agreed. "He was trying to make it up to me, and I said I wanted evidence if this should happen again."
Porter denied the accusations but said he was stepping down from his job, although it was unclear when he will officially leave the White House.
"These outrageous allegations are simply false. I took the photos given to the media nearly 15 years ago and the reality behind them is nowhere close to what is being described," he said in a statement. "I have been transparent and truthful about these vile claims, but I will not further engage publicly with a coordinated smear campaign."
On Wednesday night, Kelly issued a statement condemning Porter's alleged abuses while still expressing support for his aide.
"I was shocked by the new allegations released today against Rob Porter. There is no place for domestic violence in our society," Kelly said. "I stand by my previous comments of the Rob Porter that I have come to know since becoming Chief of Staff, and believe every individual deserves the right to defend their reputation. I accepted his resignation earlier today, and will ensure a swift and orderly transition."
Porter's second wife, Jennie Willoughby, received a temporary emergency protective order in Arlington in June 2010 after saying he refused to leave her residence, in violation of their separation agreement. She said he broke her window, causing his knuckles to bleed. The document, a copy of which was obtained by The Post, concludes that "reasonable grounds exist to believe that [Porter] has committed family abuse and there is probable danger of a further such offense."
Kathryn Hughes, a 36-year-old public relations consultant who lives in Kamas, Utah, said that in 2012, Willoughby confided in her about another violent incident, in December 2010, in which Willoughby alleged that Porter grabbed her by the shoulders and pulled her from the shower during a fight. Hughes said that she and Willoughby met in 2010 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Alexandria and that they struck up a close friendship.
"She told me that he had been screaming at her while she was in the shower and yanked her out and bruised her," Hughes said in an interview with The Post, corroborating Willoughby's account. "She also told me he was verbally abusive, and I witnessed some of that."
Willoughby and Holderness said they talked to the FBI about Porter twice last year, once in late January and then again months later. Willoughby provided the contact information for the FBI agent she spoke with, who declined to comment when reached Wednesday. Holderness said that when the FBI asked her whether Porter was vulnerable to blackmail, she answered affirmatively, because of the number of people aware of his abusive behavior.
"I thought by sharing my story with the FBI he wouldn't be put in that post," Holderness said. "I'm telling the FBI this is what he's done, and Jennie Willoughby is telling them what he's done, and the White House says, sure, this is okay? I was let down by that."
Willoughby said Porter angrily called her when she wrote a blog post about him in April — without naming him — and asked her to remove it, concerned about his image. She said Porter demanded again in the fall that she take down the blog post, citing delays in his security clearance. In January, he asked her again to take it down, she said, telling her that reporters were looking into his past.
"He has never faced repercussions that forced him to confront his issues," Willoughby said in an interview Wednesday at an Alexandria restaurant. "I care about him and want what's best for him, but that doesn't necessarily mean him keeping his job, because he needs to face these underlying issues."
White House officials said early Wednesday that Porter could continue working for several weeks, but as the backlash grew Wednesday night, a senior White House official said he was expected to leave within 48 hours. Porter is an ally of Kelly, and in addition to serving as staff secretary, he oversaw and sought to streamline the White House's policymaking process, working with Cabinet members and other agency officials and leading meetings about issues including immigration and trade. He played an integral role in crafting Trump's State of the Union address last month.
Kelly saw in Porter a partner in professionalizing the operation. Porter is one of the few senior White House staffers with past government experience, having served as chief of staff to Sen. Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah). Though many of his colleagues have eclectic backgrounds, Porter boasts a classic pedigree as a Harvard University-educated Rhodes scholar whose father, Roger B. Porter, held senior positions in the Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush White Houses.
In a White House known for its ever-evolving personnel dramas, Porter kept a low profile, only rarely agreeing to be interviewed on the record and never appearing as a surrogate on television.
But he was a highly visible figure in Trump's orbit. He was seemingly omnipresent in the Oval Office for key meetings and events, and regularly traveled with the president — often being one of only a handful of aides to accompany him on the Marine One helicopter before joining the larger staff entourage aboard Air Force One. When Trump spent weekends at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida or his Bedminster golf course in New Jersey, Porter often was along for the trip, tending to the president's needs and briefing him on developments.
When the allegations were published Tuesday, the White House mobilized to defend Porter.
White House communications director Hope Hicks is dating Porter, according to people familiar with the relationship, and was involved in the White House's defense of Porter on Tuesday evening. "Rob Porter is a man of true integrity and honor and I can't say enough good things about him," Kelly said in a statement Tuesday night. "He is a friend, a confidante and a trusted professional. I am proud to serve alongside him."
The White House also distributed a statement from Hatch defending Porter. "It's incredibly discouraging to see such a vile attack on such a decent man," Hatch said in a statement. After the release of the photos of Holderness's bruised eye, Hatch released a new statement.
"I am heartbroken by today's allegations. In every interaction I've had with Rob, he has been courteous, professional, and respectful," he said. "My staff loved him and he was a trusted advisor. I do not know the details of Rob's personal life. Domestic violence in any form is abhorrent. I am praying for Rob and those involved."
Porter's most recent ex-girlfriend, who also works in the administration, reached out to the White House last year to express her concerns about him after she discovered his relationship with Hicks, according to a senior administration official. She told the White House counsel's office about allegations from his ex-wives, this person said. That development was first reported by Politico.
The decision by Kelly and other top White House aides to defend Porter from domestic-violence allegations is in keeping with Trump's modus operandi. Throughout his life, Trump has refused to apologize for alleged misdeeds, believing any such concession to be an admission of guilt and a sign of weakness.
During the 2016 campaign, more than a dozen women accused Trump of sexual harassment and assault, but the then-candidate denied them all outright. He fought back against the accusers, calling the women liars and even threatening to sue some of them.
Trump's posture and inclinations have shaped the culture of the West Wing, where aides often hunker down and try to fight back against accusations or scrutiny from the media or other outside forces.
Asked Wednesday whether Trump had any concerns about the allegations against Porter or with the photos of Holderness, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said, "I don't know."
Vice President Pence, who is travelling in Asia, said he was unaware of any of the allegations against Porter until he learned of them Wednesday while in Tokyo.
Porter had a reputation in the building for his fastidious work and was liked by the president, who sometimes rages at other aides. His ex-wives said that Porter directed his abusive behavior toward them in private.
"In my experience, his anger and his lashing out is very much limited to intimate, personal romantic relationships," Willoughby said. "He has the ability to compartmentalize and maintain his integrity and professionalism at work. . . . He is charming and intelligent and fun and chivalrous and — in capital letters — angry and deeply flawed."
Willoughby, a writer and former high school teacher, said she was unaware of the abuse alleged by Porter's first wife while she was with him. But Holderness reached out to her through Facebook in late January 2017 after she was contacted by the FBI and anticipating the background-check interview.
The two met for lunch in Arlington in March and shared their stories — months before they were contacted by reporters and shared those stories publicly this week.
Philip Rucker, Tom Jackman and Ashley Parker contributed to this report.


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[Newtonn2] dropped a tip in our inbox this morning that made us quite happy. This is a step by step build of a small form factor LED based projector. While the size may not get some of you too excited at first, those of us who have built projectors before know that home made ones are usually quite large. This one is roughly the size of the small office projectors you would see in a large retailer. He's using a 30 watt LEd for the light and we didn't notice a lumen measurement anywhere, but it looks bright enough to be watchable. Pictures usually turn out dark, so in person, the projection probably looks more bright and crisp. Now he just needs to find a high definition LCD that size.
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That looks awesome, I wonder how hot the case/internal parts get. He seems to have that covered with a computer fan. What I liked about it was the fact that it was instant on, even with the time it took him to turn around and turn off the lights most professional projectors would still be "warming up" or what not. Nice Hack!! :)
The ebay page he links to ( http://bit.ly/83t1EX ) for the led says it is rated at 1800 lumens.. I wonder how much of that gets to the screen after going through the LCD.
Not clicking on an instructables link. Great build though, congratulations!
Wonderful little projector, great to see home users getting a decent picture from a DIY LED projector. I remember people on the LumenLab forum experimenting with LED lighting by making their own arrays using a large grid of 5mm LEDs, the problem with that is the LEDs weren't putting out exactly the same brightness/colour so the resulting image would have patchy brightness spots.
The prices of high power LEDs have dropped considerably over the past couple of years which is great, very suprised at how cheap a 50watt LED module is on eBay, even with adding the cost of the driver board it's becoming a real viable alternative to traditional filament bulbs.
Wonder how it would look if recreated with a Sony PSP. Resolution would be decent, need to look up specs I guess. I'm sure the pro duo port could be swapped out to read media from a larger variety of sources as well
Hi there! This is my project, you can see in instructable.com I'm not sure why svofski does not want to click on any instructable link. I think is a great web page. I'll answer any question about this projector in Instructables.com as I can't do that here as there is not option for comments reply.
I wonder if I can hack my current projector when the bulb finally dies. It's way over the 2000 hr mark and it's still working (Optoma EP770). It's supposed to have 3000 lumens but I'm not sure if this bulb gets dimmer over time or not. Maybe an upgrade to a higher wattage LED bulb can work… worth trying versus buying a $250 bulb replacement on an old projector. Then I get to keep 1024×768 at less than $100 :)
Its a shame lumanlab no longer does anything with projectors now. : (
Nice on the stand alone factor. I havent seen a portable dvd player with usb yet.. Instructables is gh3y because they make money off of other peoples hardwork. I have to pay to see the project on one page? knowledge is supposed to be free!
Wouldn't heat not be an issue with an LED? Or do the much higher intensity LEDs actually generate heat?
Also, couldn't you get the case even smaller then that considering the size of the screen?
Good luck getting a high def tiny screen, highest I've seen at 3.5 is 800 x 600 Blah.
you do not have to pay to see all of it on one page (unless it changed in the last week or so). You just need a free (as in beer) account.
*All* LEDs produce heat – they're only about 15% efficient in producing light. The other 85% goes into heat. And unlike a bulb that can run at hundreds of degrees, a LED has to keep its junction to under 125C or less. So cooling high power LEDs is a critical part of their use.
Meanwhile, Luminus makes the CST-90 series of over 40 Watt white LEDs with 2750 lumens output. From a single LED, not an array. They're designed for projector use. I suspect we'll be seeing more of them in all sorts of uses. And with a die size of 3mm square, they're easy to design for efficient optical use.
"they're only about 15% efficient in producing light"
And that's only part of the story. LEDs, like most types of lighting have an efficiency that varies based on the scale of their power rating.
In the case of LEDs, their efficiency tends to decrease as their current (and power) handling increases.
This is where the big challenge lies in producing high-power LEDs for general lighting purposes… they tend to be notably less efficient than their low-power counterparts, and even less efficient than other 'white' lighting technologies such as fluorescent, induction, and Metal Halide lamps.
what the…. :( i suggested this but i guess i wasnt the first
hm, probably shoulda thought out my comment before clicking submit…
for anyone who doesnt want to click instructables, his entire build is documented in youtube!
I believe that instructables is evil because it wants me to behave their way while I intend not to. I also find it difficult to understand how the same community of people who instructs me to abandon Eagle because it's not free enough, has no problem giving up their precious work to some obscure site that assumes the rights to use peoples' work to gather private information from other people. Instructables is evil and you shall not use it.
But I said it and I say it again: this is a great projector build and I really enjoyed watching the video.
I agree with the instructibles hatred… They've just been getting more and more evil as time goes on.. They take other people's free content and put it behind paywalls, sometimes even locking the original author out of using it… I've read forums where the author of an article is not a "pro" user, so they're not allowed to view their own photos, read their own annotations, or download their own PDF. Sure, if they made their own content, like, say, makezine, sure, they'd have every right to lock people out of it and make people pay to view it.. But taking people's CC and GPL licensed works, claiming ownership of it, and locking everyone out of viewing it unless they pay, is, I think, contrary to the whole spirit of their site. They also censor anyone who mentions anything about this, and they bribe authors to remove negative comments, either financially or by offering them better placement on the front page.
Sorry, it looks like a very nice projector, and I'd love to know how it was made, but I cannot click the link.
holodeck please. we have holograms, virtual reality glasses and a projector.
when is somebody going to put all this together and build something better than the C.A.V.E. at MIT?
I know that there is a budding Zefram Cochrane out there.
Where is she/he?
I am not a man to abide whining (unless I am the one doing it…).
The people that put their stuff on Instructables did so on their own.
You can always start your OWN website to counter Instructables. It's easy to do these days, and you can either charge (not popular, evidently) or not. You would probably make plenty in plain old ad revenue, but some people might that that THAT was a bad thing, also. Any way it's done, you will have to pay. If you rent server space, host at home, if you connect to the internet, somebody is paying.
Failing that, you could put a photo-spread on Flickr or video how-to's on YouTube. Google will appreciate your hard work, they will make the money, and they will get usage information from anybody connecting.
Yes, "information wants to be free", but people have to pay for the transmission. So quit whining about Instructables and come up with a better idea. Then we can whine about your efforts.
The Eye Clops mini projector by Jacks Pacific is on clearance at Target for 24.95, 75% off. Seems cheaper to buy one than to hack this together for more money in parts.
i liked u r article…
sharp lcd projector
This is my project! Why my comment has been deleted? I never give any permission to anybody to post my work on this page. I don't mind it has been posted here, but please DO NOT DELETE MY COMMENTS!!!!!
I never hear anything bad about Instructables before, I didn't know all those problems, I'm a free user of Instructable and never have any problem.
But If there is people out there that will like to know how I've done this, I may make a totally FREE (maybe some adds) web page about the project.
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What kind of contrast would something like this get? The hardest thing for a projector to do is project black, after all.
i need video projactor complet info plz show sam links tnx
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Earlier this year I wrote an article for Oakville.com earlier this year on an on-line scam (Another Scam). I remembered it a few minutes ago when I got the same phishing e-mail from an aunt in California, who unfortunately got mugged on an unannounced surprise trip to Manila.
Of course, my aunt is not in Manila… not that I can reach her right now, but seeing as the text is nearly identical to the one I cited in July. Obviously her e-mail account was hijacked, and the scammers are praying on the goodness of all of her contacts. As I state in the article I have heard horror stories of intelligent people being scammed out of thousands of dollars by this scam.
I wrote my aunt an e-mail immediately – after leaving urgent voice mails at her home, office, and mobile – telling her what she had to do:
- Change your e-mail password immediately! (along with all of your other passwords – they will likely have been compromised too).
- Send an e-mail to ALL of your contacts and let them know that you are safe, and to NOT send you money.
- Go to the following site: http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/fraud/internet_fraud/internet_fraud. At the bottom there is a section 'How to Report Crime & Fraud.' You must report this!!
I do not know if she will get it in time – My aunt is not a very technologically connected woman. On the other hand she is a wonderful woman with a big heart, and I am sure a lot of her friends will be concerned and willing to help. It is because of this that it is so important that I get this message out… tell your friends and family about it, because they could be next.
- On a related note, I am glad that I went to the trouble of changing ALL of my on-line passwords yesterday!
Related articles
- Another Scam and Another Article on Oakville.com: https://garvis.ca/2012/07/15/another-scam-and-another-article-on-oakville-com/


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Facebook just announced that its making a new app store called App Center that will help Facebook users download apps on any platform—Facebook, the web, iOS, Android, etc. App Center will work over the web and on Facebook iOS and Android apps too.
According to Facebook:
The App Center is designed to grow mobile apps that use Facebook – whether they're on iOS, Android or the mobile web. From the mobile App Center, users can browse apps that are compatible with their device, and if a mobile app requires installation, they will be sent to download the app from the App Store or Google Play.
The new App Center won't be like a traditional app store though, it won't list a normal 'top apps' list instead choosing to personalize app recommendations to a user's tastes. What's more, Facebook says that success in its App Center is tied to the quality of the app which uses user ratings and engagement and other factors to determine. It sounds a lot like an app recommendation service rather than an App Store killer.
Developers can build their app pages now and the rest of us can try and count how few things Facebook isn't trying to be a part of. [Facebook]


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U-Dork on The MOVIE MELT Podcast: The Horror of 'PROM NIGHT 3'!
So in preparation for the Halloween season I joined the Movie Melt podcast to yet again discuss another cinematic oddity! This time we covered the largely forgotten 1989 cult horror gem 'Prom Night 3: The Last Kiss'.
This one's even better than the original Jamie Lee Curtis slasher classic! A great sequel to the Prom Night 2: Hello Mary Lou, which is also a MUST see this 'Ween season.
Anyway this episode though covers sooo much more than just 'Prom Night 3' take a listen to find out what flicks you should be checking out right now and learn even more useless, but epically awesome movie info you can share with everyone and your cat. Listen here for the scoop on the horror cult comedy and melt your mind with cinematic mayhem! LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE!
The Top 10 Slashers who AREN'T Michael Myers, Freddy, Jason or Chucky!!!
Halloween is upon us all and everyone is diggin' out their copies of Nightmare on Elm Street, Child's Play, Friday the 13th etc & storming theaters to see the brand new Halloween flick! Freddy, Michael, Jason, Chucky, Leatherface, Ghostface, It's really no secret, these guys are some of the most iconic 'Slashers' to grace the silver screen, but what about the other lesser known, but still cult classic slasher villains that don't seem to get much credit around the Halloween season for their paths of destruction?
Well, let's take a look at 10 cool movie slashers that simply deserve more credit for their onscreen evil, mayhem and unforgettable creepy ass slasher fashion stylings!! I've gone deeper than say Candyman, Pinhead & Leprechaun, so this ain't the normal gang, but these oddballs all deserve a place at the big bad boys & girls table!
IRVING WALLACE from 'Stage Fright' (1987)
Here's one of my all time favorite Slashers, this weird ass maniac from Michele Soavi's cult classic 'Stage Fright' has definitely got the bizarre looks and creepy skills to cause a jam packed night of mayhem! One of the weirdest looking slasher's in cinema, wearing huge Owl mask may make it awkward when stalking people, but it'll surely scare the shit out of each and every one of them! I highly recommend giving this one a watch as it totally delivers on all levels! This dude deserves more slasher cred for sure!
This slasher from the Prowler who we'll just call "The Prowler" is a definite force to be reckoned with, dressed uniquely in some cool military duds from WW2, he's formulated a good solid look for himself, because of course we know fashion sense for a memorable slasher is simply a must. This guy's a crazed military veteran who's out for the kill in a small California town and pulls out all sorts of nasty kills on his victims with his military skills. The movie itself is one of the best in sea of highly forgettable trashy, often boring sea of slasher movies, add in the gory FX wizardry of Tom Savini and you're in for a real treat!
MARY LOU from 'Prom Night 2' (1987)
Yep, I dig 'Prom Night 2: Hello Mary Lou' better than the first installment actually. It really doesn't have much, if anything to do with the original at all and that's fine by me. This one though does feature the supernatural killer "Mary Lou" a prom queen who in the 1950's is burned alive on stage after being crowned by some jackass dudes. Later in the 80's her spirit returns and she wreaks all sorts of mayhem upon the teens of her former high school. Mary Lou has a sort of "Freddy Kruger" type thing going on as she uses lots of wicked supernatural tricks to eliminate her prey! This one's the best of the series and a total blast of a movie as well!
Maniac Cop is indeed a supernatural psycho and should be right up there with Freddy, Michael and the rest for sure! He's got a great iconic look too as his face is all mashed up and of course he wears the blue cop uniform which is even more frightening now in 2018. He's also played by the late icon Robert Z'dar, who was an imposing presence even without the make up. Maniac Cop's strong as fuck and wherever the dude goes complete mayhem follows! It spawned some awesome sequels as well and the first two movies even star the legend himself, Bruce Campbell!!


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VISTA (AP) — The lead singer of Grammy-nominated metal band As I Lay Dying pleaded guilty Tuesday to trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife.
Timothy Lambesis, 32, remains free on $2 million bond until he is sentenced May 2 on one count of solicitation of murder in Vista Superior Court, north of San Diego.
Lambesis was recorded telling an undercover agent that he wanted his wife killed, according to prosecutors. The investigation began last April after Lambesis allegedly told a personal trainer at his gym that he wanted to get rid of his wife.
The undercover agent, San Diego County Sheriff's Officer Howard Bradley, testified last year that Lambesis met him at an Oceanside bookstore in May and said he wanted his wife "gone."
Bradley said he asked Lambesis directly if he wanted his wife killed, and the singer replied, "'Yes, I do.'"
Lambesis said his wife, Meggan Lambesis, had restricted his visits with their three adopted children after they separated in September 2012, Bradley testified at a preliminary hearing. The singer also told the agent that he was angry that Meggan Lambesis would get a large share of his income in a divorce settlement.
Bradley said Lambesis told him at the end of their meeting, "Just to clarify, just so you know, I do want her dead."
As I Lay Dying formed in San Diego in 2000 and has released six albums, including 2007's "An Ocean Between Us," which reached No. 8 on Billboard's charts. A single from the album, "Nothing Left," was nominated for a Grammy for top metal performance.
The band plays in an aggressive style that features lightning-speed metal guitar riffs. The group's philosophical lyrics have attracted a following of Christian rock fans.


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Missing Aspen skier died from gunshot wound
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Aspen, CO, Colorado
ASPEN – For nearly two weeks, Aspen's skiing community banded together in a search effort for longtime resident Jeff Walker, an avid mountaineer who had gone missing. A number of signs – his pass was last scanned at 12:04 p.m. March 7 at the Exhibition lift at the base of Aspen Highlands – indicated that he had been skiing in the Highland Bowl area.
Wednesday afternoon, a snowboarder spotted a body about 30 yards out of bounds from the Bowl and notified Aspen Highlands ski patrol, which in turn contacted the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office, the lead agency investigating Walker's whereabouts. When the recovery effort began Thursday morning, the evidence found didn't signal a skiing accident but a self-inflicted gunshot wound instead.
An autopsy is pending, and as of Thursday afternoon, the body had not been identified positively as Walker's – his wallet and cellphone weren't on his person at the time. Authorities, however, found a handgun on the body, which was recovered from what's known as the Grey Area at Highlands.
"There is no evidence of foul play," said Sheriff Joe DiSalvo, who added that he did not believe a note was found on the person. "But we investigate all deaths as if they were homicides."
A statement issued by the Sheriff's Office said, "A preliminary investigation into the death of the skier revealed injuries consistent with those sustained from a gunshot."
Members of the Highlands ski patrol, Pitkin County Coroner's Office and Sheriff's Office participated in the recovery Thursday.
Two days after he went to Highlands, Walker was reported missing, and a massive search began. Skiers and snowboarders, ski patrollers and others combed the Bowl area, even tying green ribbons around trees that had been inspected, in case Walker, 55, had fallen into a well. His family came to town and began a fundraising campaign to pay for costs taken on the search. They hired psychics to help them in their cause, as well, and they spent their days at the base of Highlands in anticipation of any news.
The Sheriff's Office, meanwhile, looked into Walker's background to find any clues that could point in a direction outside Highlands. They took his computer from his Hunter Creek condo and filed court orders for banks to turn over his financial information.
DiSalvo said that if the person found Thursday is Walker, the background inspection will close. Walker was a wine consultant and salesman. He was divorced but had a girlfriend who lives in Denver.
"I did not have a personal relationship with him, but learning about him from the last two weeks to today, I found him to be deeply private," the sheriff said.
Undersheriff Ron Ryan said that the handgun has been seized and that authorities will look into its background to determine its origins. In his 23 years of law enforcement, Ryan said this is a first.
"This is unprecedented in my years of experience. Seeing one going into a ski area …"
Likewise, DiSalvo said he has not experienced this with a skier or snowboarder but added, "I've been on quite a few suicides where people go to a scenic location and end their lives."
The area where the body was found is described by Highlands personnel as "permanently closed," according to authorities. It is outside the skiable terrain but within the ski area's U.S. Forest Service permit area. Those involved in the recovery described the terrain as steep and densely wooded.
Aspen Skiing Co., which operates Aspen Highlands, issued a statement Thursday night that said, "This was a tragic incident and our thoughts and prayers are with Jeff's family and friends. We would like to thank everyone both in our company and in the community for their extraordinary efforts during the search."


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We all want our journalism to have impact. Well, here's impact for you: the Wanted by Police Pinboard launched by the Pottstown Mercury's Brandie Kessler is resulting in arrests.
In a recent Mercury story, Pottstown Police Capt. F. Richard Drumheller said arrests were up 58 percent since the Mercury started publicizing mug shots of people with outstanding warrants.
Brandie explained in a lightly edited email how the Merc is using Pinterest like a post office bulletin board:
When Mandy Jenkins stopped by The Mercury a few months ago and told us a bit about various new social media, myself and reporter Evan Brandt thought Pinterest, because of its photo-focus, would be perfect for a wanted by police list.
I had put a list together in a slideshow on our website long before the Pinterest board, but the slideshow kept freezing or not working and it was difficult to update and difficult to highlight on Facebook and Twitter.
I decided to create a list on Pinterest. It's great because it's easy to update, easy to view on a smartphone and you don't even need a Pinterest account to view it. Plus, it's simple to post the link on Facebook and Twitter, and our readers love it.
Police departments have told me they have made many arrests as a direct result of the Pinterest board, which is pretty awesome.
Here's what Brandie told area police chiefs in asking them to send fugitives' photos for use on the Pinboard:
Pinterest is a sort of digital corkboard and is among the fastest growing social media sites in the world. Many of its users use Pinterest to post or "pin" recipes, craft ideas and other things which they can easily organize using the site. However, we've found it's also a great way to display mug shots.
Pottstown police department has a public list of persons wanted by their department for a variety of offenses. I created a board using a collection of mug shots of Pottstown's wanted persons along with a snapshot of what each individual is wanted for. I then posted that "board" to our Facebook page, where more than 6,600 (Buttry note: That number is now more than 7,000) of our readers are able to view it regardless of whether they have their own Pinterest log in.
Community Engagement Editor Diane Hoffman demurred to Brandie when I asked questions about this, but I'm pretty sure one of the reasons this works so well is that Diane has built a strong following for the Merc's Pinterest account, with nearly 800 followers. Diane is one of Digital First Media's Pinterest rock stars, generating strong engagement with Pinboards about topics such as pets, graduation, prom and brides. That sizable audience clearly set the stage for the fugitive pins to work effectively.
Beyond the social nature of Pinterest, Mercury Editor Nancy March explained why the Pinboard approach is effective:
We initially had this Most Wanted list as a photo gallery on website but one of advantages of Pinterest board is the view on mobile devices. Far surpasses what reader sees on our site.
Nancy has shared the idea with other Digital First editors in Pennsylvania. She reports that colleagues at the Times Herald in Norristown and the Daily Local News in West Chester are planning to start similar Pinboards. When we get several of the local Pinboards going, we'll create a "regional Most Wanted list" that the mug shots will be repinned to, Nancy said.
Brandie noted multiple levels on which the mug shots help police, the community and the police reporter:
As a police reporter with The Mercury for the past 6 years, I often find myself asking the police to help me. This board allows me to help the police, which really improves the working relationship I have with them.
It's also great to give the public an opportunity to help improve the quality of life in their community. One thing I hear from the local police chiefs is there are only X amount of police officers on their respective forces, and they would love the community's help in being more efficient. This board facilitates that. It's also wonderfully interactive.
Earlier posts about Digital First journalists at work:
Asking people to share memories: always a good idea on an anniversary
GatheringPoint and Geofeedia help you find social media by location
Denver Post staffers' #theatershooting coverage demonstrates Twitter breaking news techniques
Geofeedia, slideshows, cleaning up and a snake
'American Homecomings' tells veterans' stories nationwide
York Daily Record quiz helps voters pick candidates reflecting their views
York Daily Record's 'Finding Their Way Out': an old-school digital journalism project
Trentonian's best-bar tourndy heightens March Madness engagement
Coverage of deadly fire shows Daily Mail's Digital First progress
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Windows 7 is doing much better out of the gate than Windows Vista did. As good as the OS roll out is going, there are still legacy devices out there that don't have drivers and software updates to work with Windows 7. The vast masses of users who have held on to Windows XP are particularly vulnerable to this issue which is why Microsoft created XP Mode virtualization to ease the pain of transition.
XP Mode is a complete, licensed copy of Windows XP with Service Pack 3 contained in a virtual hard disk (VHD) that runs under Windows Virtual PC. XP-mode enables you to run Windows XP from within Windows 7. You can add USB devices and seamlessly access the drives on the host Windows 7 system. Most importantly, Windows XP-mode lets you use Windows 7, while still providing a platform for you to use legacy hardware that is not compatible with Windows 7.
There is a catch though. Windows XP Mode is only available for the Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions of Windows 7. The millions of consumers who are still using Windows XP and are considering whether or not to switch to Windows 7 Home Premium do not have the benefit of leveraging XP Mode to connect older hardware or incompatible software.
The core components required for Windows XP Mode are built in to the operating system, but you have to download Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode separately. Even though Windows Home Premium users can not use Windows XP Mode, you can still use Windows Virtual PC to create your own virtual computer environments.
There is another catch as well. The computer hardware that you install Windows 7 and Windows XP Mode on must support hardware-assisted virtualization. What makes this a particularly sticky catch is that it sort of contradicts the purpose of Windows XP Mode. If you are still running Windows XP and using legacy hardware devices, odds are fair that you are also using older computer hardware that won't have the required technology to use Windows XP Mode. If that is the case, you will have to buy a new system rather than simply upgrading, but you can still use Windows XP Mode to connect older peripherals.
Assuming you meet all of the requirements and get Windows XP Mode installed, I believe you will be impressed. I frequently use Windows Virtual PC to be able to install and work with alternate operating system platforms. I like Windows Virtual PC, but you can definitely tell that you are taxing the system resources and things can get sluggish.
Windows XP Mode is fast. Lightning fast. It works, and it works well. I found installing and working with the Windows XP Mode to be significantly easier and more satisfying than any other virtual computing environment I have used. If you have legacy peripherals that won't work natively in Windows 7, don't let that stop you from taking advantage of the many improvements in Windows 7.
Not to beat a dead horse, but it is very unfortunate that Microsoft did not include Windows XP Mode as an option for Windows Home Premium. Millions of consumers still rely on Windows XP and Microsoft is banking on them making the switch to Windows 7. It is bad enough that there is no seamless upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. The least Microsoft could have done was to provide consumers with Windows XP Mode to make the transition smoother.
Tony Bradley is an information security and unified communications expert with more than a decade of enterprise IT experience. He tweets as @PCSecurityNews and provides tips, advice and reviews on information security and unified communications technologies on his site at tonybradley.com.


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Classical Civilization
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Classical civilization is an interdisciplinary major designed to acquaint students with classical antiquity and the cultural foundations of the Western world. It does not require intensive language training of the Latin major or minor. This major or minor is designed to help prepare students for careers in areas as diverse as archeology, business, government service, law, ministry, museum curatorship, public relations, writing, and others.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in classical civilization are expected to:
- Critically read, imagine, and interpret Roman literature in English translation;
- Demonstrate competence in at least two aspects of classical antiquity, such as history, philosophy, art, or literature;
- Apply the question—how do we know what we know?—when imagining ancient texts and cultures and in evaluating issues of current concern;
- Demonstrate ability to critique secondary literature on the ancient world;
- Use resources available for study of the ancient world in articulating the influence and relevance that antiquity has for us today;
- Communicate logically and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Major, Bachelor of Arts (30 hours) - minor required - Spring 2020 course requirements
Minor (21 hours)
Choose any of the courses listed for the Classical Civilization major.
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Canning a Fabulous Marinara Sauce–Quickly and Simply
This is going to be a short note about canning and tomato sauce.
I know…I know…there are a billion places on the web where you can get canning advice, and there are even more tomato-sauce recipes, likely you make your grandmother's recipe (or your mother's recipe, or a neighbor's recipe, or Alton Brown's recipe or…or…or…
I'm going to add one more voice to the Greek Chorus, and while these are probably the most overused food-column subjects on the planet, I humbly suggest you actually try this one, because it is so bloody simple and so bloody tasty that I may actually influence you to give up your day-long adventure in kitchen drudgery, which most tomato sauces tend to be–no self-respecting grandmother I know would ever subscribe or give props to a sauce that doesn't simmer all day, and which likely takes even longer to clean up. Besides, the longer you simmer, the more sugar you'll have to add, because long simmering makes tomatoes bitter, not better (notice there's no sugar in my recipe? Just a little in the ketchup to offset the vinegar a bit. Is there sugar in your recipe?).
No sir or ma'am, I don't roll in that direction. If you've read this space before, you know that perhaps only second to fresh and local, I am all about quick and simple. I have teen-age daughters. I don't have time to spend all day in the kitchen. And don't bother removing the skins and seeds from the tomatoes unless you have all the time in the world. I don't. There is grass to mow, shopping to get done, laundry to do, trash to take out, swimming (or, currently, field hockey) practices to drive to, dance classes (soooooo many dance classes)…so who has time to give an entire day to a tomato sauce?
Not me. And in this recipe it really doesn't make that much of a difference. And the seeds will signal to your guests that it really is garden-fresh sauce.
So here, I'm going to give you a simple variation on the marinara sauce with which I am most familiar–the one from South Beach.
It's spicy (but not too spicy), sweet (but not too sweet), garlicky (but not too…oh, hell, yes it is…), and made with a surprise: white wine along with the red. Heresy? Sure. But just wait till you taste.
And then, I'm going to suggest that you can the sauce, so that you'll have plenty of fresh-ingredient sauce all winter. I just know that by now, you have too many tomatoes in your garden, and people are leaving more and more every day on the break-room table, right? So you look right past them, thinking, "Oh, God, not MORE tomatoes!!!"
I say, TAKE 'EM! Make sauce. Keep making it until your fingers ache. This is such a simple recipe you'll make it over and over and over. The hardest part s chopping the herbs–there are lots and lots. But give this a try. Then can as much as you can. If you don't have canning supplies, spend thirty bucks on a cheap canning set: a large pot, a set of canning tools (look 'em up on Google or at the website of one of the big boxes. A dozen pint jars cost about eight bucks, quart jars about ten. Compare this to the cost of one quart of decent sauce at the store. You'll be converted, because it's so simple, and it is so much better.
Here's the scoop:
Fresh tomatoes; it takes about 2 1/2 pounds of tomatoes per pint (5 pounds per quart) of finished jars. This recipe is for six pints. 15 pounds of tomatoes; I like San Marzanos, but use any kind, just make sure they're ripe.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, diced fine
1/2 to 1 cup minced garlic. I know it's a lot. But trust me here. It makes a difference. You can actually use garlic from a bottle sold in the grocery store's produce section. I didn't, because I had lots of garlic laying around from Caitlin and EmmaKate's CSA at Blue Rock Farm
1 cup good quality red wine (don't use cooking wine or cheap table wine–buy decent wines to cook with. Rule of thumb: if you wouldn't drink it, don't cook with it.
1/2 cup good quality dry white wine (same rules apply–if you wouldn't, don't)
1/2 cup each fresh parsley and basil leaves plus a few whole branches of basil
1/4 cup each fresh oregano and thyme
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional, but c'mon!) Want a Fra Diavolo? 1 tablespoon
1. Wash the jars and lids in the dishwasher with just a little bit of soap; or hand wash. Set the jars in the canning pot and fill with water until there is about 1 inch of water above the tops of the jars.
2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees; wash the tomatoes, cut them in half (quarters if they are large), lay them out on a baking sheet or two, lay the basil branches over the tomatoes, spray with a bit of olive oil spray, and roast for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to "handling" temperature.
3. Chop all the herbs together into a large pile until they are all mixed up and finely chopped.
4. In a large heavy enamel or stainless-steel pot, heat the olive oil until it shimmers, turn down the heat to medium, and add the onions, stirring occasionally until they soften and turn translucent, about 15 minutes. Turn the heat up to medium-high, add the minced garlic and stir constantly for 60 seconds. NO MORE! Add the wine to the onions and garlic, stir to mix well, then add the herbs and stir again until fully mixed. Turn the stove down to medium-low and allow the wine, herbs, and aromatics to simmer until the wine is reduced by half.
5. While the wine is reducing, place the tomatoes, in batches, in a food processor and pulse four or five times, until the tomatoes are chopped fine, but not so they are completely pureed. When the wine is reduced, add the tomatoes to the pot, add the ketchup and vinegar, stir well, and reduce the pot to low-medium, bring to a simmer. Salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat further, until the pot is just bubbling lightly and partially cover the pot, allowing steam to escape. Stir every fifteen or twenty minutes and cook for two hours.
6. A half hour before the sauce is finished, bring the canning pot and jars to a boil. When the water is boiling hard, set the timer for 10 minutes. At the end of this time, turn off the heat but do not remove the jars. Add the lids and discs to the pot.
7. When the sauce is done, remove the jars, one at a time (do not touch the inside or the screw threads of the jars), pour out the water, and fill with sauce to within 1/4 inch of the top. Be sure to leave 1/4 inch at the top of the jar. Remove a lid from the water, screw it on tight, and place the jar back in the water; repeat with the remaining jars, removing enough water from the pot to ensure that the pot doesn't spill over (If you have any sauce remaining, use it right away, even if you must simply dip good bread into the sauce and finish it yourself). Be sure there is at least an inch (two inches is better, three is even better) of water above the top of the jars.
8. Bring the pot back to a boil and set the kitchen timer for 75 minutes for pints or 90 minutes for quarts (add five additional minutes for each 1000 feet above sea level your kitchen is). When the timer beeps, turn the heat off, remove the lid, and allow the jars to rest five minutes unmoved. Then remove the jars from the water and set on a cooling rack or towel to cool, keeping them separated enough that they don't prevent each other from cooling. Allow to cool completely, to room temperature, listening all the while for the lids to pop as they cool. All the lids should pop inward and they should be snug. If a lid doesn't pop, place it back in boiling water for an additional 35 minutes and repeat the process. Allow the jars to sit, unmoved, for 24 hours. If a lid doesn't pop again, refrigerate and use the sauce within 7 days.
These jars should keep in a cool, dry place for a year or more, but the sauce is so good, they won't last that long. Trust me.
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In this day in age, some people only know about The XBOX 360, Playstation's, and WII, and among other gaming consoles now, but in my opinion and in my era, the Classic Nintendo was the best. I know a lot of people who still play classic nintendo. My favourite games were Mario Brothers, Super Mario 1-3, Duck Hunt, Rivercity Ransom, Elevator Action, Dragon Fire, Konami Games, Olympic Games, Dr. Mario, Blades of Steel and among other games that I truly loved to play for hours with my brother and cousins. Since I was the younger sibling and when I used to play with my brother, I used to be Luigi because I was the younger and I would get so mad because I am playing last hahaha. So today I remembered those days and how fun it was with playing classic video games. I don't know if Nintendo players remember how some games did not work well until you blew into the gaming cartridge. Now that was one of the many happy moments, and I am sure a lot of people can relate. I still see people wearing belt buckles and t-shirts of classic Nintendo and among the Mario, Luigi, and other characters like Goomba, Yoshi, and everything else. I still see them in specialty stores that have t-shirts, key chains, and among other items. Its so funny whenever I see them, I think of the memories I had when I was a child.
Several weeks ago, I was at a restaurant with my friends, just enjoying a night out with each other, and I saw our waiter with a Mario Mushroom belt buckle, and at this time I didn't really say anything, and then he came back and we talked about his belt buckle, then when he went away to a table across from ours, I said hey, when you eat the mushroom it gets bigger. The guy started to laugh, then I realized why he was laughing, turned red like a tomato and he totally misinterpreted what I was saying. He thought about something else, rather than the game on what happens to Mario after he eat the mushroom. I am sure you can figure out what that is LOL. It was so funny. The guy said I will always remember that when I wear this now. Hes like I had never had anyone tell me that before. The belt buckle was in the center and he thought something different. It was super funny and my friends started laughing so hard and it was hilarious. So I guess everyone misinterpreted what I was trying to say lol about that. We still laugh about it to this day and it will forever be remembered in our group.
Gotta love classic gaming consoles. Now its too much violence and too graphic. I just cannot come to terms to play these new gaming consoles and the games. Its not my cup of tea.


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Learning Styles are dead! Long live Learning Styles!
"The biggest problem with educational myths is that people who believe in them will often be able to find enough evidence in their day-to-day practice to support their beliefs. The reason for this is simple. It is like when you buy a new car: suddenly you see the same make of car everywhere you go, often in the same model and color. But these cars were on the road before you bought yours; it is just that you did not notice them until now. In the same way, we are quick to recognize 'indications' for the ideas we believe in. The experiences that don't support our case we simply ignore, unconsciously or not."(De Bruyckere, Kirschner & Hulshof (2015) Urban Myths about Learning and Education)
I am enjoying reading this book on Urban myths in education, and see that Learning Styles is one of the first urban myth tackled in the book. As Russell Mayne pointed out in this ELTJam article, there is something about Learning Styles which means it just refuses to die, despite insurmountable evidence that this emperor has no clothes. The section ends with the following conclusion:
"Though appealing, no solid evidence exists showing that there is any benefit in adapting and designing education and instruction to these so-called styles. It may even be the case that in doing so, administrators, teachers, parents and even learners are negatively influencing the learning process and the products of education and instruction."
Before reaching this conclusion, the authors run through the evidence for and against. Most learning styles classify people into groups, but most people do not fit into one particular style and the information used to assign people to styles is inadequate.
Learning styles are one thing, but what about learner preference? This is often confused with learning styles (see image above), which is part of the problem. I prefer to take notes when I'm listening to a lecture or a conference talk, because I think it helps me underline the main messages and I remember what was said better. Taking notes also helps me concentrate. Does that mean you can categorise me as an auditory/kinaesthetic/visual/other learner? I don't think so. Or if you think you so, I don't see how the label would be useful. Either way this habit I've developed since I was younger may not be the best way for me to learn. As early as 1982, Clark "found in a meta-analysis of studies...that learner preference was typically uncorrelated or negatively correlated with learning and learning outcomes."
What is supporting the persistence of this myth? Well, Pashler and co. believe it is supported by "a thriving industry devoted to publishing learning-styles tests and guidebooks" and "professional development workshops for teachers and educators" (p.105) despite their being "no scientific evidence for the different learning style categorizations and no proof for their added value in the classroom" (De Bruyckere, Kirschner & Hulshof, 2015). That does not mean that all learners are the same, however, and "a good teacher, like a good chef, knows how to optimize this by playing to the learner's strong points and compensating for the weak ones."