Good Books: Fools on the Hill: The Hooligans, Saboteurs, Conspiracy Theorists, and Dunces Who Burned Down the House. By Dana Milbank.

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Published Date: 9/26/2024

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Good Books: Fools on the Hill: The Hooligans, Saboteurs, Conspiracy Theorists, and Dunces Who Burned Down the House. By Dana Milbank.

Link to The New York Times: Live Updates: Helene Strengthens to ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Category 4 Hurricane.

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Published Date: 9/26/2024

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Patricia MazzeiIsabelle, TaftAbigail Geiger, and Judson JonesReporting from Florida - Powerful winds and rain are already battering Florida. Here’s the latest. Blog image credit: Nicole Craine for The New York Times.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Doris’s Salty Hot Fudge. By Kim Severson.

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Published Date: 9/26/2024

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Kim Severson - This recipe came to The Times from Doris Muramatsu, a musician with the band Girlyman. It takes about 15 minutes to make and is particularly terrific over ice cream with some spicy pecans chopped on top. It is also an easily made token of true friendship and cheer: pour some into small jars and give it to friends. Blog image credit: Tara Donne for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Liza Jernow.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Easy Chocolate Fudge. Recipe from Michael Chu. Adapted by Julia Moskin.

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Julia Moskin - “All candy-making is about preventing crystallization,” said Michael Chu, an engineer based in Austin, Tex., who writes about his kitchen experiments online at Cooking for Engineers. Mr. Chu’s chocolate fudge recipe, of which this is an adaptation, has the pleasantly cakey, almost sandy texture desirable in fudge, which can be tricky to achieve using milk and butter. He uses condensed milk to reduce the ingredients in the fudge to a mere three (salt is optional), and to eliminate the dreaded step of cooking the sugar syrup to the soft-ball stage. “The manufacturing process has already done that work for you,” he said. Blog image credit: Jim Wilson/The New York Times.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Rocky Road Ice Cream Bars. By Lidey Heuck.

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Published Date: 9/26/2024

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Lidey Heuck - This recipe takes the classic American ice cream and turns it into simple, festive bars. They start with a no-bake chocolate cookie crust that gets topped with chocolate ice cream, salty toasted nuts and, of course, mini marshmallows, making this a treat everyone will love. Blog image credit: Beatriz Da Costa for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Susie Theodorou.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Dutch Baby. By Florence Fabricant.

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Published Date: 9/26/2024

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Florence Fabricant - This large, fluffy pancake is excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert any time of year. And it comes together in about five blessed minutes. Just dump all of the ingredients into a blender, give it a good whirl, pour it into a heated skillet sizzling with butter, and pop it into the oven. Twenty-five minutes later? Bliss. Blog image credit: Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Hadas Smirnoff. Prop Stylist: Megan Hedgepeth.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Bavarian-Style Soft Pretzels. Recipe from Zingerman's Bakehouse. Adapted by Julia Moskin.

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Published Date: 9/26/2024

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Julia Moskin - hese pretzels, called laugenbrezeln, take a bit of planning and time. But they only spend a quarter-hour in the oven, filling the kitchen with a lovely smell, and then you have soft, warm, salty pretzels that you made yourself. What’s that worth? A lot. Blog image credit: Michael Nagle for The New York Times.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Chocolate-Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies. By Samantha Seneviratne.

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Published Date: 9/26/2024

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Samantha Seneviratne - These are like those three-ingredient peanut butter cookies everyone loves, but with a little cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate thrown in to make them fancy. You only need five ingredients and a bit of elbow grease to put them together. Blog image credit: Con Poulos for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Pulled Pork Sandwiches. By Melissa Clark.

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Published Date: 9/26/2024

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Melissa Clark - This recipe takes a good deal of time, but it yields a lot of sandwiches, more than enough for a sloppy, spicy dinner party feast. You’ll roast a dry-rubbed pork shoulder in the oven until it’s pull-apart tender, 3 or 4 hours that you can spend doing other things while your kitchen fills with the aroma of the cooking meat. Blog image credit: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Pulled Pork. Recipe from Chris Schlesinger. Adapted by Sam Sifton.

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Sam Sifton - The chef and barbecue madman Chris Schlesinger sold the East Coast Grill, his restaurant in Cambridge, Mass., in 2012. But his recipe for pulled pork, which adorned the restaurant’s menu from its opening in 1985, lives on in this excellent version he gave to The Times in 2003: a tangle of soft, vinegar-scented pork that pairs extremely well with coleslaw on top of a cheap hamburger bun. Blog image credit: Andrew Sullivan for The New York Times.

Jenny's Playlist: Hurricane Helene.

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Published Date: 9/25/2024

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Jenny's Playlist: Hurricane Helene.

Rewired Falcon F16 V4 Controller Port wires

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Published Date: 9/25/2024

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Rewired Falcon F16 V4 Controller Port wires, then blew fuse in controller!

Link to The New York Times: Desi Lydic: Donald Trump ‘Really Knows How to Flatter a Lady’. By Trish Bendix.

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Published Date: 9/25/2024

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Trish Bendix - The “Daily Show” host said the former president had been so unpopular with women that he was now trying to turn on “the old Trump charm.” Blog image credit: “Please, tell me more about the bags under my eyes,” Desi Lydic said in response to Donald Trump’s claims that women are more stressed and depressed than they were four years ago. Credit...Comedy Central.

Link to The New York Times: Out There - This Black Hole Has a Cosmic Wingspan. By Dennis Overbye.

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Published Date: 9/25/2024

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Denis Overbye - The haunting question is what Porphyrion is doing to the rest of the universe. Cosmologists have found that the visible features of the universe are structured in a weblike manner, with galaxies clumped in giant clusters and connected by thin filaments that span dark voids of tens or even hundreds of millions of light-years. Blog image credit: An artist’s concept of Porphyrion, a jet of material 23 million light-years long that dates back to a time when the universe was less than half its present age. Credit...E. Wernquist/D. Nelson (IllustrisTNG Collaboration)/M. Oei.

Monday Night Female Inspiration & Tribute (MNFIT): Code Girls.

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Published Date: 9/23/2024

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Wikipedia - The Code Girls or World War II Code Girls is a nickname for the more than 10,000 women who served as cryptographers (code makers) and cryptanalysts (code breakers) for the United States Military during World War II, working in secrecy to break German and Japanese codes. Blog image credit: U.S. Army photographer - U.S. Army archives.

Jenny's Playlist: You're So Vain

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Published Date: 9/22/2024

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Jenny's Playlist: You're So Vain

Disney - The Happiest Place on Earth

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Published Date: 9/22/2024

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Pictures from Disney - The Happiest Place on Earth

Have a GREAT Cruise!

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Published Date: 9/20/2024

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The media company I'm sponsoring is in Orlando about to go on a 2nd cruise with some new gadgets. Blog image is from their last cruise to Bahamas. Have fun! Can't wait for the pictures and video! Love YOU! ~ Jenny.

Link to USAToday: I'm the parent of a trans daughter. There's nothing conservative about blocking her care. Sean P. Madden Opinion contributor.

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Published Date: 9/20/2024

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Sean P. Madden - Unlike the political arena, where unscrupulous ideologues can recklessly promote junk science, courts of law make decisions based on evidence presented under stringent rules. Nearly every U.S. trial court to consider the evidence in challenges to bans on gender-affirming care has concluded that such care is medically necessary, safe and effective, and supported by every major medical association in the country. Blog image credit: USAToday - Family Photo.

Link to The New York Times: Gillian Anderson Wants Women to Put Pleasure First. By Danielle Friedman.

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Published Date: 9/20/2024

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Danielle Friedman - Ms. Anderson said she constantly worried she would be fired from “The X-Files,” and suffered from panic attacks. “Yes, I had chutzpah at that stage in my life,” she said, but a lot of it was just acting brave to conceal her insecurities. Blog image credit: Olivia Lifungula for The New York Times.

Link to Kiddle Encyclopedia: Lynn Conway facts for kids.

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Published Date: 9/20/2024

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Kiddle - In 2020, NAE President John L. Anderson stated that "Lynn Conway is not only a revolutionary pioneer in the design of VLSI systems ... But just as important, Lynn has been very brave in telling her own story, and her perseverance has been a reminder to society that it should not be blind to the innovations of women, people of color, or others who don't fit long outdated – but unfortunately, persistent – perceptions of what an engineer looks like." Blog image credit: Kiddle Encyclopedia.

Jenny's Playlist: Blackout - Vol 5 (The Who).

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Published Date: 9/19/2024

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Jenny's Playlist: Blackout - Vol 5 (The Who).

Jenny's Playlist: Blackout - Vol 4 (Doors).

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Jenny's Playlist: Blackout - Vol 4 (Doors).

Jenny's Playlist: Blackout - Vol 3 (Beatles).

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Jenny's Playlist: Blackout - Vol 3 (Beatles).

Jenny's Playlist: Blackout - Vol 2.

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Jenny's Playlist: Blackout - Vol 2.

Link to MSN=> Interesting Engineering: How Transparent Aluminum Could Make Star Trek Technology a Reality.

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Published Date: 9/19/2024

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MSN - ALON - Transparent Aluminum - is a ceramic composed of Aluminum, Oxygen, and Nitrogen. Transparent Aluminum was once pure science fiction, a technical term used in a Star Trek movie from the 80s. ​Blog image credit: Theatrical release poster art by Bob Peak.

Link to AP NEWS: Governor bans use of ‘conversion therapy’ on LGBTQ+ minors in Kentucky. By Bruce Schreiner.

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Published Date: 9/19/2024

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Bruce Schreiner - “My faith teaches me that all children are children of God,” Beshear said during the signing ceremony at the Kentucky Capitol. “And where practices are endangering and even harming those children, we must act. The practice of so-called ‘conversion therapy’ hurts our children.” Blog image credit: AP Photo/ Timothy D. Easley.

Link to ABCNEWS/GMA: NASA's 'Hidden Figures' awarded Congressional Gold Medal for groundbreaking work. By Deena Zaru and Ayesha Ali via GMA.

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Published Date: 9/19/2024

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Deena Zaru and Ayesha Ali - A group of Black female mathematicians, aeronautical engineers and human computers whose groundbreaking work for NASA during the 20th century space race contributed to the nation's historic achievements were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Blog image credit: NASA via AP.

Jenny's Playlist: Blackout

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Jenny's Playlist: Blackout

Link to The New York Times recipes: Chocolate Chip Cookies. Recipe from Jacques Torres. Adapted by David Leite.

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Published Date: 9/19/2024

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David Leite - You may have memorized the foolproof gem on the back of the Toll House bag, given to the world by Ruth Graves Wakefield in the 1930s. But this may become your new favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. Blog image credit: Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Old-Fashioned Beef Stew. By Molly O'Neill.

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Published Date: 9/19/2024

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Molly O'Neill - This classic stick-to-your-ribs stew is the ideal project for a chilly weekend. Beef, onion, carrots, potatoes and red wine come together in cozy harmony. If you are feeding a crowd, good news: It doubles (or triples) beautifully. Blog image credit: Craig Lee for The New York Times.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Blueberry Corn Muffins. By Melissa Knific.

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Published Date: 9/19/2024

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Melissa Knific - There are corn muffins, and then there are blueberry corn muffins. The simple addition of fruit transforms the bread basket staple into a glorious, slightly tart treat equally suitable for dinner or breakfast (or anything in between). Blog image credit: Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Link to The Washington Post recipes: Stir-Fried Dumplings. By Hetty Lui McKinnon.

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Published Date: 9/19/2024

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Hetty Lui McKinnon - This unexpected dish offers dualities, bringing together the best of two separate dishes – pot stickers and a stir-fry – into one quick preparation. It’s simultaneously indulgent and healthful. Blog image credit: (Peggy Cormary for The Washington Post/food styling by Nicola Justine Davis for The Washington Post).

Link to The Washington Post recipes: Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry. Adapted from EatingWell.com.

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WP - This better-for-you take on a Chinese favorite allows you to get your protein and vegetables in one bowl. It comes together in about 30 minutes. Blog image credit: Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post.

Monday Night Female Inspiration & Tribute (MNFIT): Hedy Lamarr.

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Published Date: 9/16/2024

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Wikipedia - At the beginning of World War II, along with George Antheil, Lamarr co-invented a radio guidance system for Allied torpedoes that used spread spectrum and frequency hopping technology to defeat the threat of radio jamming by the Axis powers. Blog image credit: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedy_Lamarr

Link to The New York Times recipes: Ultimate Pumpkin Pie. By Melissa Clark.

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Published Date: 9/12/2024

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By Melissa Clark - The type of pumpkin used to make canned pumpkin purée is very close to sweet winter squashes like butternut and honeynut. Making your own fresh purée from these varieties will give you the best possible pumpkin pie, one that’s both ultracreamy and richly flavored. Blog image credit: Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Erika Joyce.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Pumpkin Sheet Cake With Molasses Cream-Cheese Frosting. By Yossy Arefi.

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Published Date: 9/12/2024

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By Yossy Arefi - This simple, warmly spiced pumpkin cake is enough to feed a crowd, making it a perfect holiday treat. It's also relatively versatile: You can serve it in the pan for an easy presentation, or transfer it to a platter for something a little more refined. Blog image credit: Meredith Heuer for The New York Times.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Pumpkin Roll. By Samantha Seneviratne.

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Published Date: 9/12/2024

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Samantha Seneviratne - This basic pumpkin roll hits the spot. The cinnamon-scented cake has a soft, airy texture that works well with the decadent American buttercream filling. Blog image credit: Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Pumpkin Crumb Cake. By Yossy Arefi.

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Published Date: 9/12/2024

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By Yossy Arefi - This pumpkin-packed crumb cake is everything that is wonderful about fall baking. Warmly spiced, moist pumpkin cake topped with spicy, crispy streusel and topped with an optional but delicious glaze. It is just the thing for an afternoon snack, and just as good for breakfast the next day. Blog image credit: Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Maggie Ruggiero.

Tech Tuesday: Makeup, Costume Design, and Special Effects.

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Published Date: 9/10/2024

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Tech Tuesday: Makeup, Costume Design, and Special Effects.

Monday Night Female Inspiration & Tribute (MNFIT): Reatha Clark King.

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Published Date: 9/9/2024

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Reatha Belle Clark King (born April 11, 1938) is an American chemist, the former vice president of the General Mills Corporation; and the former president, executive director, and chairman of the board of trustees of the General Mills Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of General Mills, Inc. She attended school in Coolidge, Georgia, and high school in Moultrie, Georgia. ​Blog image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reatha_Clark_King.

September 2024 Bird Cam

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Published Date: 9/8/2024

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A collection of bird cam videos from the last week of August.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Blondies. By Samantha Seneviratne.

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Published Date: 8/29/2024

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By Samantha Seneviratne - "Blondies are made for those of us that love chocolate chip cookies, but don’t have the time or energy to bake tray after tray of scooped sweets. They have all the goodness of a cookie, but they come together in one pot, are baked in one pan and are ready to eat in less than an hour, start to finish." Blog image credit: Kate Sears for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Easy Pizza Dough. By David Tanis.

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Published Date: 8/29/2024

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David Tanis - "This pizza dough is very easy to put together, and it's enough for four 10-inch-diameter pizzas. To make it even easier to roll out, prepare it ahead, and refrigerate it overnight." Blog image credit: Karsten Moran for The New York Times.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Queso. By Alexa Weibel.

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Published Date: 8/29/2024

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Alexa Weibel - "Queso, a popular Tex-Mex dip made with processed American cheese and canned tomatoes, was inspired by chile con queso, a Mexican dip of melted cheese and chiles that made its way to the United States in the 1930s and ’40s." Blog image credit: Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.

Link to The Washington Post recipes: Broiled Salmon With Horseradish Sauce. By G. Daniela Galarza.

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Published Date: 8/29/2024

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G. Daniela Galarza - "After a few minutes under the broiler, the skin on these salmon fillets becomes as crisp as a potato chip, while French green beans (haricots verts) piled onto the same sheet pan get lightly blistered." Blog image credit: (Rey Lopez for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to The Washington Post recipes: Deviled Ham Spread. Adapted from “My Vermont Table” by Gesine Bullock-Prado (Countryman Press, 2023).

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Gesine Bullock-Prado - In her cookbook “My Vermont Table,” chef Gesine Bullock-Prado calls these Deviled Ham Sammies and describes the recipe as “part ham sandwich, part Vermont pimiento cheese spread.” Blog image credit: (Peggy Cormary for The Washington Post/food styling by Marie Ostrosky for The Washington Post).

Tech Tuesday: Girls who Code.

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Published Date: 8/27/2024

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Tech Tuesday: Girls who Code.

Monday Night Female Inspiration & Tribute (MNFIT): Jennifer Moreno.

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Published Date: 8/26/2024

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Monday Night Female Inspiration & Tribute (MNFIT): Jennifer Moreno. Blog image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Moreno

Link to The Atlantic: Humans Are Killable. The Alien Franchise Isn’t. By Fran Hoepfner.

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Published Date: 8/26/2024

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By Fran Hoepfner - "The Alien films have always touched on heady, pessimistic visions of a future overrun by capitalism and genetic experimentation, but they’re also movies about a human beating a monster—shooting it, setting it on fire, throwing it out of an air-locked door into the void of space." Blog image credit: Disney.

Link to CNN: How the lobster became an unlikely status symbol — and a ‘cultural icon’. By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN.

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Published Date: 8/22/2024

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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN - "But if Dutch art gave the lobster an important supporting role, the surrealist movement in the mid 20th-century offered it a chance to be a star, thanks in large part to a now-infamous dress born of creative partnership of Dalí and Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli." Blog image credit: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elsa_Schiaparelli

Link to The Washington Post recipes: Gooey Pot Brownies. Adapted from “High Tea: Cannabis Cakes, Tarts and Bakes” by Diana Isaiou (Smith Street Books, September 2020).

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Published Date: 8/22/2024

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Diana Isaiou - "Dark chocolate, a sprinkle of sea salt and cannabis-infused butter (cannabutter) come together for the ultimate take on the iconic edible." Blog image credit: (Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to The New York Times recipes: Lasagna. By Regina Schrambling.

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Published Date: 8/22/2024

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Regina Schrambling - "In 2001, Regina Schrambling went on a week long odyssey in search of the best lasagna recipe. Her ideal here has an intensely flavored sauce, cheeses melted into creaminess as if they were bechamel, meat that’s just chunky enough and noodles that put up no resistance to the fork." Blog image credit: Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Mississippi Roast. Recipe from Robin Chapman. Adapted by Sam Sifton

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Published Date: 8/22/2024

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Sam Sifton - "An Internet darling of a pot roast recipe, a favorite of mom bloggers and Pinterest, Mississippi Roast is traditionally made by placing a chuck roast in a slow cooker and simmering it beneath a stick of butter, a package of ranch dressing mix, another of “au jus” gravy mix and a handful of pepperoncini." Blog image credit: Melina Hammer for The New York Times.

Link to Udemy.com. Our big sale is on now| Courses to make a living & a life start at just $9.99. 9 days left!

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Published Date: 8/20/2024

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Link to Udemy.com. Our big sale is on now| Courses to make a living & a life start at just $9.99. 9 days left!

Tech Tuesday: Projects from Make: MagazineBuild a PC From Scratch. By Carsten Frauenheim.

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Published Date: 8/20/2024

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Carsten Frauenheim - "Greetings! Welcome to the boundless universe of building personal computers. Proceed with caution—this hobby’s known to be…addictive. Whether your friend’s gaming rig makes your daily driver feel neolithic, you’re curious about VR, or you’re just looking to get your hands in some computer guts — PC building could be for you. But where do you even start?" Blog image credit: All images credited to iFixit, Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0, photos taken by Carsten Frauenheim.

Monday Night Female Inspiration & Tribute (MNFIT): Jasmin Moghbeli.

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Published Date: 8/19/2024

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Monday Night Female Inspiration & Tribute (MNFIT): Jasmin Moghbeli. ​Blog image credit: Wikipedia ​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasmin_Moghbeli.

Jenny's Playlist: 007 Females

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Published Date: 8/16/2024

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Jenny's Playlist: 007 Females

Link to The New York Times recipes: Baked Buffalo Wings. By Ali Slagle.

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Published Date: 8/15/2024

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Ali Slagle - "For chicken wings that come out of the oven as crisp and tender as their fried counterparts, coat the wings in salt and baking powder. The combination promotes even browning, crackly-crisp skin and moist, tender meat." Blog image credit: Romulo Yanes for The New York Times. Stylist: Vivian Lui.

Link to The New York Times recipes: French Onion Macaroni and Cheese. By Ali Slagle.

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Published Date: 8/15/2024

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Ali Slagle - "This outrageously good macaroni and cheese fuses two classic comfort foods into one dish. Caramelizing onions can be a time-consuming affair, but here, the process is sped up by using high heat and and a little water to prevent scorching. The sauce is made with a combination of Gruyère, to remind you of French onion soup, and white Cheddar, to make it melty and smooth." Blog image credit: David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Link to The Washington Post: Stumpy 2.0: Clones of beloved Tidal Basin cherry tree are thriving. By Kyle Swenson.

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Published Date: 8/14/2024

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Kyle Swenson - "This week the National Arboretum announced that cuttings from the late Stumpy have been successfully cloned — yes, that is the technical term — and five new Stumpettes might one day be planted at the Tidal Basin. The process is not only a testament to the OG Stumpy’s viral popularity, but also a victory for advanced horticulture science. It was not an easy task." Blog image credit: U.S. National Arboretum.

Udemy.com 24-Hour Flash Sale Today

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Published Date: 8/13/2024

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Udemy.com 24-Hour Flash Sale Today - Learn something new and fun!

Tech Tuesday: Georgia’s Technology Advancements

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Published Date: 8/13/2024

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Tech Tuesday: Georgia’s Technology Advancements

Monday Night Female Inspiration & Tribute (MNFIT): Scarlin Hernandez.

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Published Date: 8/12/2024

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Wikipedia - "Scarlin Hernandez is a Dominican-American astronautical engineer. She is a spacecraft engineer for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, MD.[1]" Blog image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlin_Hernandez.

Meltdown Monday: Drone Edition

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Published Date: 8/12/2024

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​Meltdown Monday: Drone Edition - YOU should start a scalable Drone Business now, Here's why.

Link to The New York Times recipes: Macarons. By Melissa Clark.

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Published Date: 8/8/2024

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Melissa Clark - "Filled with ground almonds and flavored with vanilla beans, these classic French macarons are soft in the center, with a crunchy meringue shell that shatters gloriously when you bite. Buttercream is the most traditional macaron filling, but you can substitute jam, chocolate ganache, dulce de leche or lemon curd." Blog image credit: David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Link to The Washington Post recipes: Olympic Chocolate Muffins. By Becky Krystal.

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Published Date: 8/8/2024

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Becky Krystal - "Now you can have a homemade version of the Olympic chocolate muffins that athletes at the Paris Games have helped go viral. Loaded with melted and chopped chocolate in the batter, as well as a glossy ganache filling, they will hit the spot for any cocoa lover. In truth, these muffins are more dessert than breakfast, as they are essentially unfrosted cupcakes." Blog image credit: (Rey Lopez for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Monday Night Female Inspiration & Tribute (MNFIT): Mary Golda Ross.

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Published Date: 8/5/2024

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Wikipedia - "Mary Golda Ross (August 9, 1908 – April 29, 2008) was the first Native American female engineer.[2] She was also the first female engineer in the history of the Lockheed Corporation.[2] She worked at Lockheed from 1942 until her retirement in 1973, where she was best remembered for her work on aerospace design.[3] She was one of the 40 founding engineers of the renowned and highly secretive Skunk Works project while at Lockheed Corporation.[4] Throughout her life, Ross was dedicated to the advancement of young women and Native Americans in STEM fields.[3] Ten years after her death, in 2018, Ross was chosen to be depicted on the 2019 Native American $1 Coin by the U.S. Mint celebrating Native Americans in the space program.[5]" ​Blog image credit: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Golda_Ross.

August Flowers: Pre-Landfall of Tropical Storm Debby Edition

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Published Date: 8/4/2024

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A video of flower images before tropical storm Debby makes landfall and destroys them.

Link to The Washington Post: How the Montgomery Riverfront brawl sparked an unofficial holiday. By Janay Kingsberry.

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Published Date: 8/4/2024

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Janay Kingsberry - "The fight, which broke out at the same dock where enslaved Americans arrived by steamboat, turned a spotlight on Montgomery’s racially charged history. It was one of the major slave-trading cities in the country and later became regarded as the birthplace of the civil rights movement, hosting seminal leaders and events, such as the Montgomery bus boycott." Blog image credit: (Eliana Rodgers for The Washington Post).

Jenny's Playlist: Renamed July

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Published Date: 8/1/2024

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Jenny's Playlist: Renamed July

Link to The Washington Post recipes: Carolina Gold Rice Grits Risotto With Mushrooms. By Carolyn Hatchett.

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Published Date: 8/1/2024

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Carolyn Hatchett - 'Risotto made with rice grits, or "middlins," is less fussy than other versions, meaning you can pour in all the liquid at once rather than stirring constantly at the stove. Rice grits, a staple of Black Lowcountry cooking, cook similarly to corn grits, with a four-to-one ratio of liquid to grains, plus a fat knob of butter.' Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to The New York Times recipes: Classic Gougères. By Melissa Clark.

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Published Date: 8/1/2024

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Melissa Clark - "These classic gougères are cheesier than many others, with a crunchy, salty crust from a sprinkling of Parmesan just before baking. Take care to serve these straight from the oven when they are still hot and a little gooey in the center." Blog image credit: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times.

Link to The Atlantic - Olympics Photo of the Day: Celebrating a Winning Team Effort. By Alan Taylor.

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Published Date: 7/31/2024

Sports

Alan Taylor - "It is an incredible moment when the support of a world-class team pays off and everyone can celebrate their moment of victory. This amazing shot captures the reactions of the gymnast Simone Biles and her teammates in the background, as Biles finishes her floor-exercise routine and they realize that Team USA will win the artistic-gymnastics women’s team final. Photographed on day four of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, at Bercy Arena." Blog image credit: Jamie Squire / Getty.

Tech Tuesday: Drones - how to make money, business plans, licenses, and community examples.

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Published Date: 7/30/2024

Software Educational Electronics

Tech Tuesday: Drones - how to make money, business plans, licenses, and community examples.

Monday Night Female Inspiration & Tribute (MNFIT): Mae Carol Jemison.

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Published Date: 7/29/2024

Educational Space

Wikipedia - "Mae Carol Jemison (born October 17, 1956) is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She became the first African-American woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992. Jemison joined NASA's astronaut corps in 1987 and was selected to serve for the STS-47 mission, during which the Endeavour orbited the Earth for nearly eight days on September 12–20, 1992." Blog image credit: NASA - NASA Image and Video Library (file) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Jemison.

Link to The New York Times: Olympics Live Updates: Opening Ceremony Floats Down Seine as Paris Investigates Rail Sabotage.

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Published Date: 7/26/2024

Sports

Andrew Keh reporting from Paris - "It’s the loudest, longest cheering I’ve heard yet, as the United States’s enormous delegation appears on the river. There are a lot of American fans here, and many of them are chanting “USA!” Then, moments later, the French boat arrives, and the crowd gets even louder. Spectators run closer to the river edge to take photos. They sang “Allez Les Bleu!”" Blog image credit: Weiyi Cai/ New York Times.

Link to The Washington Post: 15 athletes to watch at the Paris Olympics 2024. By Washington Post staff.

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Published Date: 7/26/2024

Sports

Washington Post staff - "The next two weeks of the Paris Summer Olympics offer a host of viewing options from early in the morning to late in the evening across a variety of sports." Blog image credit: (Illustration by David D. Robbins Jr./The Washington Post; Photos by Charlie Neibergall/AP; Jamie Squire/Getty Images; Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun; Hannah Peters/Getty Images; Olivier Chassignole/AFP; Patrick Smith/Getty Images.)

Link to the Washington Post recipes: Ecuadorian-Style Potato Soup. By Ellie Krieger.

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Published Date: 7/25/2024

Cooking

Ellie Krieger - "This golden, creamy potato and cheese soup is a take on locro de papa, a staple of Ecuadorian cuisine. Its stunning hue comes from achiote — also called annatto — a ruby-red, mild-tasting spice, which imparts an orange-red color to dishes. With an alluring richness from milk and Monterey jack cheese, and garnished with a burst of fresh green from scallion, cilantro and avocado, it’s an unforgettable soup — which can easily be a main course — that you’ll surely want in your regular soup-season rotation." Blog image credit: (Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post/food styling by Gina Nistico for The Washington Post).

Link to The Washington Post recipes: Chicken Teriyaki. By Aaron Hutcherson.

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Published Date: 7/25/2024

Cooking

Aaron Hutcherson - "While teriyaki is technically meant to be grilled or broiled, this version cooks chicken thighs in a skillet on the stovetop instead." Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to New York Times recipes: Moo Shu Mushrooms. By J. Kenji López-Alt.

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Published Date: 7/25/2024

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Kenji López-Alt - "The classic version of this Chinese-American restaurant staple combines slivered pork with scrambled egg, wood ear mushrooms and day lilies, stir-fried together, then served with paper-thin Mandarin pancakes and hoisin sauce." Blog image credit: Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Link to New York Times recipes: Laurie Colwin’s Baked Mustard Chicken. Recipe from Laurie Colwin. Adapted by The New York Times.

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Published Date: 7/25/2024

Cooking

The New York Times - "This old-school chicken, Sunday-night-supper chicken, even dinner party chicken, is baked for about two hours (yes, you read that correctly: two hours) until its bread crumb-coated skin is crisp — yet the meat miraculously maintains its moisture." Blog image credit: Joshua Bright for The New York Times.

Link to New York Times recipes: Korean BBQ Steak. Recipe from Peter Cho. Adapted by Eric Kim.

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Published Date: 7/25/2024

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Eric Kim - "When it comes to flavor, Mr. Cho’s marinade is pitch perfect: salty, sweet and savory in just the right ways. Taking the extra step to strain the marinade results in cleaner flavors in the end, and less burning." Blog image credit: Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop Stylist: Sophia Eleni Pappas.

Link to Make - digital-fabrication: 3D Printing Ceramics: Going From the 3D Printer to the Kiln. By Rich Cameron.

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Published Date: 7/23/2024

Software Educational Electronics Art

Rich Cameron - "Ceramics are an ancient material, but we think of them as high-tech when it comes to 3D printing. However, as with many 3D printing techniques, what used to be a high-tech industrial process is starting to become accessible to the garage enthusiast. And if you’re already creating and firing ceramic pieces, you may have a lot of what you need already." Blog image credit: https://makezine.com/

Link to PROJECTS FROM MAKE: MAGAZINE - Build a Backyard Dobsonian Telescope. By Brandon Lawler.

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Published Date: 7/23/2024

Educational Electronics Space Art

Brandon Lawler - "Dobsonian telescopes are popular with amateur telescope makers for their ease of design and construction, portability, and their use of large optical mirrors. Pioneered by John Dobson in the 1960s, the instrument combines a Newtonian reflector telescope with a unique two-axis movable base. It uses a primary mirror to capture and reflect light, a secondary mirror to direct light into an eyepiece, and a focuser to make fine adjustments for viewing." Blog image credit: https://makezine.com/projects/build-a-backyard-dobsonian-telescope/

Tech Tuesday: AI and Machine Learning.

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Published Date: 7/23/2024

Software Educational

Tech Tuesday: AI and Machine Learning.

Movie Night: Hidden Figures | 20th Century FOX

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Published Date: 7/22/2024

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Wikipedia - "Though the mathematicians are ultimately replaced by electronic computers, a textual epilogue reveals Mary obtained her engineering degree and became NASA's first female African American engineer; Dorothy continued as NASA's first African American supervisor; and Katherine, accepted by Stafford as a report coauthor, went on to calculate the trajectories for the Apollo 11 and Space Shuttle missions. In 2015, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2016, NASA dedicated the Langley Research Center's Katherine Johnson Computational Building in her honor." Blog image credit: Hidden Figures - Wikipedia. Theatrical release poster.

Link to Udemy.com course: Complete ASP.NET MVC Course with Real World Practices.

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Published Date: 7/22/2024

Software Educational

Udemy.com course sales. Blog image credit: screenshot from Udemy.com

Jenny's Playlist: Songs of July Featuring Elle & Toni.

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Published Date: 7/19/2024

Music

Jenny's Playlist: Songs of July Featuring Elle & Toni.

Link to The Washington Post food: Classic French pastries and the Olympic sports to pair with them. By Becky Krystal and Cece Pascual.

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Published Date: 7/19/2024

Sports Cooking

Becky Krystal and Cece Pascual - "Anyone who has walked into a patisserie at home or abroad — or watched “The Great British Baking Show” — knows how renowned France is for all manner of baked goods. Whether everyday baguettes or showstopping entremets (look them up!), French sweet and savory specialties could easily sweep the gold, silver and bronze medals in many of our hearts, and stomachs." Blog image credit: https://www.washingtonpost.com/

Link to makezine.com - MKULTRA: Making On The Down-Low. By Jennifer Blakeslee.

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Published Date: 7/18/2024

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Jennifer Blakeslee - "In addition to their day jobs, the breadth of their skills and imagination is evident in the work they did last year for the short film Neon Vowels. They shared the delightfully retro animatronic robot they built for the film with Adam Savage on Tested’s YouTube channel last year. We checked in with them to learn more about why (and how) they do what they do." Blog image credit: makezine.com.

Link to makethings.make.co: What Makes Orlando's MakerFX Makerspace Special. By Dale Dougherty.

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Published Date: 7/18/2024

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Orlando, MakerFX Makerspace, Curtis Franklin - “We have been very intentional in making sure this space is comfortable for women as well as the LGBTQ+ community,” said Curtis, talking about their inclusivity work. “If anyone reports a problem, we take it very seriously and fortunately, we haven’t had many problems,” he added. Blog image credit: make.co Cover of Make: Volume 90. Article by Dale Dougherty.

Link to The Atlantic: Bound for the Moon: Apollo 11 Preparation in Photos. By Alan Taylor.

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Published Date: 7/18/2024

Educational Space

Alan Taylor - "Building on years of work with Project Mercury and Project Gemini in the early 1960s, NASA’s Apollo program dedicated itself to putting Americans safely on the lunar surface before 1970, fulfilling a national goal set by President John F. Kennedy." Blog image credit: Ralph Morse / The Life Picture Collection / Getty.

Link to New York Times recipes: Caramelized Banana Pudding. Recipe from Millie Peartree. Adapted by The New York Times.

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Published Date: 7/18/2024

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The New York Times - "This crowd-pleasing Southern dessert created by layering vanilla pudding, vanilla wafers and bananas is adapted from Millie Peartree, the owner of Millie Peartree Fish Fry & Soul Food restaurant in the Bronx. Her version takes it over the top by caramelizing the bananas with a little melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla before layering." Blog image credit: David Malosh for The New York Times.

Link to New York Times recipes: Strawberry Jam. By Melissa Knific.

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Published Date: 7/18/2024

Cooking

Melissa Knific - "Sweet and ever-so-slightly tart, strawberry jam ranks among the top spreadable fruit flavors. When the pick-your-own season begins and supermarket shelves are abundant with the juicy, scarlet berry, it signals the start of summer, and it’s an opportunity to get your jam on." Blog image credit: Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Spencer Richards.

Link to The Washington Post recipes: Grilled Shrimp With Gochujang and Honey. By Aaron Hutcherson.

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Published Date: 7/18/2024

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Aaron Hutcherson - "Gochujang, a Korean fermented chile paste, and honey add a complex spicy-sweet flavor to these grilled shrimp. A squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving adds a bright layer of fruity acidity." Blog image credit: (Peggy Cormary for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to The Washington Post recipes: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. From Voraciously staff writer Aaron Hutcherson.

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Published Date: 7/18/2024

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Aaron Hutcherson - "With hearty oats, plump raisins, rich brown sugar and fragrant cinnamon, there's a lot to love about homemade oatmeal raisin cookies." Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Diana Jeffra for The Washington Post).

Tech Tuesday: 3D Printing

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Published Date: 7/16/2024

Software Educational Electronics Art

A look at the possibilities of 3D printing including engineering, fashion, and making products to sell.

Link to Hackday.com: Model Rocket Nails Vertical Landing After Three-Year Effort. By Dan Maloney.

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Published Date: 7/11/2024

Software Educational Electronics

Dan Maloney - "Model rocketry has always taken cues from what’s happening in the world of full-scale rockets, with amateur rocketeers doing their best to incorporate the technologies and methods into their creations. That’s not always an easy proposition, though, as this three-year effort to nail a SpaceX-style vertical landing aptly shows."

Link to Washington Post recipes: Vinaigrette-Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs. By Olga Massov.

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Published Date: 7/11/2024

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Olga Massov - "Use some balsamic-Dijon vinaigrette to marinate chicken thighs and the rest as a salad dressing for a relaxed summer meal that packs bright, punchy flavor without a lot of effort." Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to Washington Post recipes: Creamy Roasted Mushroom Soup. By Ellie Krieger.

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Published Date: 7/11/2024

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Ellie Krieger - "This mushroom soup is creamy, savory and comfortingly familiar, but with deeper flavors and more nutritional benefits than you might expect. The mushrooms and shallots are first roasted until they are beautifully browned, giving the soup more concentrated, layered taste." Blog image credit: (Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post/Food styling by Gina Nistico for The Washington Post).

Link to New York Times recipes: Best Chicken Salad. By Julia Moskin.

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Published Date: 7/11/2024

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Julia Moskin - "The secret to this chicken salad recipe isn’t in the seasonings (though the tarragon and sour cream make it pretty wonderful) but in the texture of the chicken, described as “plush” by the chef Barbara Tropp in her “China Moon” cookbook. She incorporated Chinese methods and flavors to her cooking, including this foolproof method for poaching chicken breasts without overcooking." Blog image credit: David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Link to New York Times recipes: Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake. By Ali Slagle.

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Published Date: 7/11/2024

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Ali Slagle - "With just a 9-by-13 pan, a spoon and four store-bought ingredients, you can make an ice cream cake that’s creamy, crunchy and fudgy in every bite. It starts with crushed chocolate-mint cookies that are covered with mint chocolate chip ice cream." Blog image credit: Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Movie Night: Contact. Story by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan.

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Published Date: 7/10/2024

General Art

Wikipedia.org - "Contact is a 1997 American science fiction drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis, based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Carl Sagan. Sagan and his wife Ann Druyan wrote the story outline for the film." Blog image credit: Theatrical release poster; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contact_(1997_American_film).

Link to cnn.com: 12 scary-good shark treats for your viewing party. By Food Network Kitchen.

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Published Date: 7/9/2024

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In appreciation of shark week and cooking. Link to cnn.com: 12 scary-good shark treats for your viewing party. By Food Network Kitchen. Blog image credit: Matt Armendariz / Food Network.

First Black Swallowtail Butterfly! (Updated 07/10/24)

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Published Date: 7/9/2024

Educational Environment

First Black Swallowtail Butterfly!

Tech Tuesday: Link to National Association of Rocketry

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Published Date: 7/9/2024

Educational

NAR.org - "The American Rocketry Challenge (ARC) is an aerospace design and engineering event for teams of US secondary school students (6th through 12th grades) run by the NAR and the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)." Blog image credit: https://www.nar.org/team-america/.

July 4th, 2024, weekend in Paulding County GA.

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Published Date: 7/8/2024

Event Holiday

July 4th, 2024, weekend in Paulding County GA.

More AWESOME pictures from South Korea (Updated July 10, 2024)

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Published Date: 7/8/2024

Educational

More AWESOME pictures from South Korea. Love all the photos, but the fog and bookstore images are my favorite!

Link to orlandosentinel.com: Central Florida preschools look to boost learning by getting kids tinkering and building. By MICHAEL CUGLIETTA | [email protected] | Orlando Sentinel.

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Published Date: 7/8/2024

Educational

MICHAEL CUGLIETTA - 'A new program informed by Harvard University research is looking to improve preschool education in Central Florida by encouraging young children to assume a “maker mindset.”' Blog image credit: (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel).

Link to Washington Post recipes: Raspberry Whipped Cream Icebox Cake. By Elinor Klivans.

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Published Date: 7/4/2024

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Elinor Klivans - "This no-bake, easy berry dessert boasts a showy presentation, making it a great option for entertaining. Be sure to plan ahead: It needs at least 4 hours to set properly so it can be cut in even, smooth and layered slices." Blog image credit: (Peggy Cormary for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to Washington Post recipes: Sheet Pan Chocolate Cake With Cherries and Mascarpone Whipped Cream. By Sanaë Lemoine and Olga Massov.

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Published Date: 7/4/2024

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Sanaë Lemoine and Olga Massov - "This chocolate cake, made in a sheet pan, delivers perfectly moist, rich layers, separated by barely sweetened whipped mascarpone and heavy cream, and cherry preserves. With generous shavings of chocolate on top, this simple dessert is bound to be a showstopper." Blog image credit: (Rey Lopez for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to New York Times recipes: Jordan Marsh’s Blueberry Muffins. By Marian Burros.

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Published Date: 7/4/2024

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Marian Burros - "In 1985, The Times published a recipe for the blueberry muffins served at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Boston, which Marian Burros, who adapted the recipe, judged among her favorite muffins in the city. A few years later, a reader wrote Marian to say that the best blueberry muffins in Boston were in fact from the now-closed Jordan Marsh department store." Blog image credit: Jim Wilson/The New York Times.

Link to New York Times recipes: Rice Krispie Treats. By Scott Loitsch.

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Published Date: 7/4/2024

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Scott Loitsch - "These classic treats are salty-sweet and the perfect balance of crispy, gooey, soft and chewy. This version, inspired by the one Julia Moskin adapted from the chef Colin Alevras for The Times in 2007, is also enhanced by deeply browned butter. But here, a good amount of salt balances out the sweetness and includes a secret to achieving the perfect texture: the marshmallows are cooked gently to prevent the sugars from caramelizing, which can turn your treats hard and dry. You can easily double this recipe, and use a 9-by-13 pan, but you’ll end up with slightly taller treats (which is not a bad thing). The rainbow sprinkles are optional, but highly recommended." Blog image credit: Mark Weinberg for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Yossy Arefi.

July Butterfly Log

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Published Date: 7/3/2024

Educational Environment

Videos and pictures of the progress with the Black Swallowtail Caterpillars.

Movie Night: No Time for Sergeants

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Published Date: 7/2/2024

Holiday Comedy

Wikipedia - "No Time for Sergeants is a 1958 American comedy film based on a play by Ira Levin inspired by the original novel. It was directed by Mervyn LeRoy, starring Andy Griffith and featuring Myron McCormick, Don Knotts and most of the original Broadway cast, joined by Warner Bros. contract player Nick Adams and Murray Hamilton." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Time_for_Sergeants_(film)

Tech Tuesday: Creating Holiday Light Shows

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Published Date: 7/1/2024

Software Educational Electronics

A collection of videos from YouTube content creators that will give you the info and training to create you own light shows.

Link to Food Network: 36 Fourth of July Desserts That Will Steal the Show. By Food Network Kitchen.

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Published Date: 7/1/2024

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Food Network Kitchen - "After a long day of barbecuing and feeding a crowd, there’s no better way to end the night than with a few star-spangled treats—and maybe a cocktail or two. Patriotic cakes, pies, ice cream, slushies: we’ve packed these sweets with plenty of red, white and blue! You can’t go wrong with any of the all-American recipes in this lineup but, if you ask us, a flag cake is a must. This one is a breeze to decorate too, thanks to the clever use of piped frosting and fresh berries. It’s the perfect treat while watching the fireworks." Blog image credit: Photo: Matt Armendariz ©.

Sitcom Sunday: The Mary Tyler Moore Show

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Published Date: 6/30/2024

Educational General Comedy

Wikipedia - "Mary Tyler Moore (December 29, 1936 – January 25, 2017) was an American actress, producer, and social advocate. She is best known for her roles on The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966) and especially The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977), which "helped define a new vision of American womanhood"[1] and "appealed to an audience facing the new trials of modern-day existence".

Movie Night: Boy Meets Girl. Film directed by Eric Schaeffer.

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Published Date: 6/30/2024

General

Wikipedia - "21-year-old Ricky is a transgender woman living in a small town in Kentucky with big dreams to move to New York and attend a school of fashion design. Ricky is working as a barista and spends most of her time hanging out with her only friend Robby, who has been by her side for the past 15 years. One day while Ricky is at work, Francesca, a woman from town, walks in and a friendship unexpectedly blossoms that then turns into an affair." Blog image credit: Theatrical release poster ​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Meets_Girl_(2014_film)

Link to GMA: 'Deadpool & Wolverine': Everything you need to know before seeing the movie. By Carson Blackwelder.

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Published Date: 6/28/2024

General

Carson Blackwelder - "Deadpool & Wolverine" hits theaters July 26. The film is directed by Shawn Levy and written by Levy, Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Zeb Wells. Blog post image credit: Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan in "Deadpool & Wolverine." Jay Maidment/ 20th Century.

Link to The Atlantic: There’s Nothing on TV Like We Are Lady Parts. By Hannah Giorgis.

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Published Date: 6/28/2024

Music Comedy Art

Hannah Giorgis - "Early in the second season of We Are Lady Parts, a delightful British series about an all-female Muslim punk band, a musician draws inspiration from the most radical person she knows: her adolescent daughter. At the start of a jam session, Bisma (played by Faith Omole) tells her Lady Parts bandmates about a recent argument with Imani (Edesiri Okepnerho), who was suspended for throwing eggs at a teacher over the history of slavery being removed from her curriculum—and who likened this action to Malala Yousafzai’s fight for girls’ education. After a quick chuckle, the other members encourage Bisma, the only mother in the group, to channel her exasperation into writing new music." Blog image credit: Saima Khalid / WTTV Limited / Peacock / C4.

Link to Udemy course sale for Complete C# Unity Game Developer 3D

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Published Date: 6/27/2024

Software Educational Electronics Art

Udemy Courses on Sale! Find something that you want to learn today.

Link to Udemy course sale for Master C# Programming - Beginner to Advanced (with OOP) for $11.99.

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Published Date: 6/27/2024

Software Educational Music Electronics Cooking Art

Udemy Courses on Sale! Find something that you want to learn today.

Link to New York Times recipes: Margarita. By Rosie Schaap

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Published Date: 6/27/2024

Cooking

Rosie Schaap - "Tequila, lime, a touch of orange in the form of triple sec and salt (if that's your thing) is all you need to make a great margarita. No one really knows the true history of the cocktail — there are as many origin stories as there are variations of the beloved drink — but it's a practically perfect drink nonetheless. (Try a frozen margarita, too.)" Blog image credit: Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Link to New York Times recipes: Chez Panisse’s Blueberry Cobbler. Recipe from Lindsey Remolif Shere. Adapted by Molly O'Neill.

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Published Date: 6/27/2024

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Molly O'Neill - "This cobbler, which comes from the kitchens of Chez Panisse, prizes the berries above all, using only ⅓ cup of sugar. The dough rounds for the top are placed so they don’t cover all the berries, and the juice from the berries bubbles up around the dough." Blog image credit: Craig Lee for The New York Times.

Link to New York Times recipes: Greek Salad. By Lidey Heuck.

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Published Date: 6/27/2024

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Lidey Heuck - "While diner-style Greek salads made with chopped romaine, crumbled feta and often grilled chicken have become ubiquitous in American restaurants, a traditional Greek salad, or horiatiki salata, is a simpler affair. An assembled salad of large-diced vegetables with Kalamata olives and sometimes capers, this salad has no greens at all, and the feta is served sliced on top of the salad rather than crumbled and tossed into it. A traditional Greek salad dressing usually consists of olive oil and red wine vinegar; this recipe adds garlic and oregano. To make the salad into a satisfying vegetarian main course, throw in a can of drained and rinsed chickpeas." Blog image credit: Yossy Arefi for The New York Times (Photography and Styling).

Link to Washington Post Recipes: Lamb Pita Sandwiches With Tzatziki. By Aaron Hutcherson.

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Published Date: 6/27/2024

Cooking

Aaron Hutcherson - "Cinnamon- and garlic-scented lamb patties and cool, creamy tzatziki star in these pita sandwiches. This recipe is designed for two, but it can easily be scaled up to feed more. Adding lettuce, tomato and cucumber is just one way to assemble the sandwiches; other possibilities include hummus, harissa, baba ganoush, pickles, olives, feta and more." Blog image credit: (Peggy Cormary for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to Washington Post Recipes: Carolina-Style Slaw Hot Dogs. By Olga Massov.

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Published Date: 6/27/2024

Cooking

Olga Massov - "Traditional Carolina-style hot dogs rely on chili, coleslaw and chopped onions for their signature flavor. An addition of yellow mustard is also common but not mandatory. The result is an intense combination of flavors and textures: saucy chili, cooling slaw, crunchy, juicy chopped onions and a snappy hot dog. You may have a little leftover chili; use it to top more hot dogs or eat on its own." Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Loved the post card!

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Published Date: 6/25/2024

General

A post card from South Korea

Link to Sunbelt AG EXPO: FIELD DAYS 2024

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Published Date: 6/25/2024

Software Educational Gardening Electronics Environment

sunbeltexpo.com/field-day - "2024 information and media will be coming soon. Stay tuned! Scroll down to view the 2023 videos." Blog image credit: sunbeltexpo.com

Bird Cam Jun 24th (UPDATED 06/27/24)

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Published Date: 6/24/2024

Educational Environment

Squirrel and Cardinal caught on Bird Cam

Catfish and Oyster fish fry

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Published Date: 6/23/2024

Cooking

Jenny's steps to a Catfish and Oyster fish fry

Cloudinary Research

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Published Date: 6/23/2024

Software Educational Art

Cloudinary Research. Blog image credit: Cloudianary Academy @ https://training.cloudinary.com/courses/cloudinary-fundamentals-for-developers

Black Swallowtail Caterpillar (UPDATED 6/28/24)

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Published Date: 6/23/2024

Educational Environment

A feed updating the progress of the Black Swallowtail Caterpillars.

Sunday Garden Video

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Published Date: 6/23/2024

Gardening

A video of images taken in the garden this morning.

Monarch Butterfly Video

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Published Date: 6/22/2024

Educational Environment

Monarch Butterfly Video on 6/22/24

So Excited! The butterfly engine has started!

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Published Date: 6/22/2024

Educational Gardening Environment

The hungry caterpillars are going to wipe out those herbs with a quickness and butterflies on the way!

Link to abcnews.go.com: What are monoliths? Timeline of 'mysterious' columns around the world. By Leah Sarnoff.

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Published Date: 6/22/2024

General

Leah Sarnoff - "Few modern-day structural mysteries have garnered as much international fascination as the tall, mirrored monolith columns that have appeared in seemingly random locations since 2020." Blog image credit: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_the_Martian. Looney Tunes.

Video Shorts featuring Nerf Star Wars - Last Updated 6/22/24 (x2)

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Published Date: 6/21/2024

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Video Shorts featuring Nerf Star Wars and Green Screen for OBS

Chariots of Fire (1980) Official Trailer - Ian Holm, Ben Cross Running Movie HD

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Published Date: 6/20/2024

General

Chariots of Fire (1980) Official Trailer - Ian Holm, Ben Cross Running Movie HD. Blog image credit: Chariots of Fire - Wikipedia

Link to Make: Open Sauce - Get it while it's hot. ICYMI - Cool People and Amazing Projects. Dale Dougherty & Keith Hammond.

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Published Date: 6/20/2024

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Dale Dougherty - "Editor-in-Chief of Make: magazine, Keith Hammond went to Open Sauce last weekend at the Cow Palace, south of San Francisco. Here are some of the highlights of the cool people and amazing projects he found. - DD" Blog image credit: Make Things.

Link to Washington Post recipes: Ultimate Brownies. By Leigh Lambert

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Published Date: 6/20/2024

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Leigh Lambert - "This recipe (formerly known as Man-Catcher Brownies) is a result of the author's many experiments to create the perfect brownie: thick, moist and chocolatey. These are for purists who like nothing but brownie in their brownie, but chocolate chips or toasted chopped walnuts could be added." Blog image credit: (Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post/food styling by Gina Nistico for The Washington Post).

Link to Washington Post recipes: Southern Potato Salad. By Michael Twitty.

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Published Date: 6/20/2024

Cooking

Michael Twitty - "This crowd-size recipe comes courtesy of Williamsburg, Va., resident Janice Canaday, who is a historical interpreter, caterer and avid home cook. She was selected as a tradition bearer of Virginia foodways for the 2007 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington." Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to Washington Post recipes: Cherry-Bourbon Glazed Ribs. From food writer Allison Robicelli.

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Published Date: 6/20/2024

Cooking

Allison Robicelli - "This recipe calls for baby back ribs but can also be made with spareribs or St. Louis ribs. Those rib cuts, which come from the belly region of the pig, are flatter, fattier, and more flavorful, but because of their marbling, they take slightly longer to cook; add at least 10 more minutes to the “low and slow” cook time, then use visual cues to determine when they’re tender enough to move to direct heat." Blog image credit: (Peggy Cormary for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to Washington Post recipes: Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. From staff writer G. Daniela Galarza.

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Published Date: 6/20/2024

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G. Daniela Galarza - "Whether bright as Santa’s suit or a deep maroon, red velvet cake is an essential part of the American cake canon. This recipe delivers a cake with a velvety crumb that tastes lightly of chocolate and musky vanilla." Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

June Hump-Day Playlist

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Published Date: 6/19/2024

Music

June Hump-Day Playlist

Tech Tuesday: Link to PROJECTS FROM MAKE: MAGAZINE - Single Rotor “Ball” Drone Mk II

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Published Date: 6/18/2024

Software Educational Electronics

Make Magazine - "This project shows a complete 3D-designed and -printed single-rotor drone. The self-made, 7″-round aircraft flies with a single rotor and steers with thrust-vectoring vanes. It uses common R/C components like radio receiver, LiPo battery, ESC, brushless motor, propeller, and servos. In addition, the commercial flight controller runs Betaflight, a popular free software option for drone racing. "

Tech Tuesday: Cellular Bonding live streaming

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Published Date: 6/18/2024

Educational Electronics

Cellular Bonding live streaming

OBS Studio and Streaming Research

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Published Date: 6/16/2024

Software Educational Electronics

OBS Studio and Streaming Research

Pictures from a friend visiting Seoul, South Korea

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Published Date: 6/16/2024

Educational General

Pictures from a friend visiting Seoul, South Korea

Pictures from a friend visiting Seoul, South Korea

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Published Date: 6/15/2024

Educational General

Pictures from a friend visiting Seoul, South Korea

Art supplies from my past Amazon orders list.

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Published Date: 6/15/2024

Educational Art

Art supplies from my past Amazon orders list.

Link to Washington Post recipes: Boozy Melon Sour Slushy. By M. Carrie Allan.

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Published Date: 6/13/2024

Cooking

M. Carrie Allan - "Ripe, peak-season watermelon is one of the best things about summer, and here it takes the leading role in a slushy cocktail. This drink balances and brightens watermelon juice with tart citrus in juice and liqueur form, then uses the freezer to slushify the whole bottle – a perfect fruity brain freeze that isn’t so boozy it’ll knock you out before you get poolside." Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to New York Times: Memphis Dry-Rub Ribs. Recipe from Greg Collier. Adapted by Nicole Taylor.

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Published Date: 6/13/2024

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Nicole Taylor - "This Juneteenth showstopper, using a dry rub from Greg Collier, the chef and co-owner of Leah & Louise in Charlotte, N.C., is an ode to the flavors of the Mississippi Delta. The smoky, sweet, salty pork ribs slow roast in the oven, yielding tender meat seasoned with a traditional barbecue dry rub. You can substitute the pork for slab beef spareribs with equally good results, or use mushrooms for a vegetarian approach. Crushed peanuts and sweet-potato pikliz make the ribs a meal." Blog image credit: Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Link to New York Times: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. By Millie Peartree.

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Published Date: 6/13/2024

Cooking

Millie Peartree - "This Southern staple is the kind of cake that’s always on the table, ready to greet anyone who comes over. Good enough for dessert, it’s also not supersweet, so you could have it for breakfast with coffee or tea, or at any time of day. Made with canned pineapple and maraschino cherries (which can stay in the cupboard for a long time), it’s a delicious and beautiful cake that’s also budget friendly. The caramel finish is simple to put together, and the base is light and moist, but strong enough to hold up that joyful topping. If you don’t want to use whole milk, you could use an equal amount of the reserved pineapple juice. The end result will be slightly sweeter, but that’s not a bad thing." Blog image credit: Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Link to New York Times: Fried Green Tomatoes. By Millie Peartree.

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Published Date: 6/13/2024

Cooking

Millie Peartree - "Tangy and bold in flavor, this not-so-traditional twist on classic fried green tomatoes sandwiches slices around Southern-style pimento cheese. They’re then dredged in a perfectly seasoned breading and fried until the outside is crisp and crunchy and the inside is creamy with a slight kick. Round it all out with some ranch dressing for dipping, and this update to the old-fashioned favorite is sure to become your new obsession." Blog image credit: Joe Lingeman for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Link to New York Times: Edna Lewis’s Peach Cobbler. Recipe from Edna Lewis. Adapted by Kim Severson.

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Published Date: 6/13/2024

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Kim Severson - "This delicious cobbler, which features pie crust instead of a biscuit or cake topping, is designed to let the incandescent flavor of summer peaches shine, and it’s best made when they are in season. Edna Lewis, the cookbook author and chef from Virginia whose books are considered definitive in the Southern culinary canon, often suggested a lattice top for it, with bits of raw dough tucked into the filling before baking. Those bits cook into tender dumplings while thickening the fruit juice. Serve the result warm with ice cream or whipped cream, or all by itself. Blog image credit: Dane Tashima for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Link to New York Times: 5 Festive Recipes for a Juneteenth Feast. By Millie Peartree

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Published Date: 6/13/2024

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Millie Peartree - "On Kiva Williams’s Juneteenth table, pops of red — barbecue ribs and watermelon, a symbol of freedom — share the table with hot dogs, burgers, potato salad and baked beans. Sometimes, foods from her past, like fried fish and spaghetti, and coleslaw, “my favorite meal from back home” in Tennessee, also make an appearance." Blog image credit: David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Camera research - again. (Updated 6/15/24)

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Published Date: 6/12/2024

Electronics Art

Camera research - again.

Link to PROJECTS FROM MAKE: MAGAZINE: Build an Autonomous R/C Car with Raspberry Pi. By Adam Conway and William Roscoe.

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Published Date: 6/11/2024

Software Educational Electronics

Link to PROJECTS FROM MAKE: MAGAZINE: Build an Autonomous R/C Car with Raspberry Pi. By Adam Conway and William Roscoe. Blog image credit: Photo by Hep Svadja.

Link to GMA Food: Chef's homemade Hot Pockets recipe and a riff on a classic '80s frozen drink. By Kelly McCarthy GMA.

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Published Date: 6/11/2024

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Kelly McCarthy - "Chef Daniel Holzman is reinventing some retro '80s foods and sharing an easy base recipe that can be used three different ways." Blog image credit: Chef Daniel Holzman joins "Good Morning America" to make retro-inspired recipes. ABC News

Tech Tuesday: Ham Radio links

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Published Date: 6/11/2024

Software Educational Electronics

Tech Tuesday: Ham Radio links

Link to Google x 4-H Computer Science Curriculum.

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Published Date: 6/11/2024

Software Educational Gardening Electronics

4-h.org - "Level up your science class! In this curriculum, supported by Google.org, your child will learn all about coding, programming, and other computer science concepts through engaging, interactive, and innovative activities that foster creativity, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of technology!" Blog image credit: https://4-h.org/clover/activities/googlecs/

Bird Cam: June 2024 (last updated 6/23/24)

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Published Date: 6/11/2024

Educational Environment

Bird Cam videos for June 2024

BIRDSNAP Smart Bird Feeder with Camera setup

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Published Date: 6/9/2024

Software Educational Electronics Environment

BIRDSNAP Smart Bird Feeder with Camera

Jenny's Playlist: Thank you for serving!

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Published Date: 6/9/2024

General

Jenny's Playlist: Thank you for serving!

2024 Summer Garden Review Video

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Published Date: 6/8/2024

Gardening

A collection of images from the garden in early summer 2024.

Link to The Washington Post: Celebrate Pride with these 10 recipes from LGBTQ+ chefs and writers. By Anna Luisa Rodriguez.

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Published Date: 6/8/2024

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Anna Luisa Rodrigues - "Pride is here, and it’s time to celebrate. The month is all about celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, as well as commemorating the ongoing struggle for justice, equality and liberation. That also means it’s a time focused on connection and community, and that often entails coming together over delicious, home-cooked food." Blog image credit: Birria de Res. (Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to The Atlantic Photos: Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings

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Published Date: 6/8/2024

Educational

The Atlantic - "For the past week, sites in the United Kingdom and France have been hosting a number of events leading up to today, the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944. Veterans, families, dignitaries, and visitors have gathered at former battlefields and cemeteries to commemorate the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy, which turned the tide in World War II and led to the liberation of occupied France and the defeat of Nazi Germany. Gathered here are images of some of these events, and of some of the few remaining veterans who took part in that costly invasion eight decades ago."

Link to The Atlantic: WHAT THE CHALLENGER DISASTER PROVED. By Emma Sarappo.

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Published Date: 6/8/2024

Space

Emma Sarappo - "And no one seemed to embody this faith better than the American teacher and astronaut Christa McAuliffe as she lay in her place on the orbiter’s middeck, waiting for liftoff." ~ "She was one of seven astronauts on the doomed flight, but McAuliffe’s name is the enduring symbol of the disaster, because she was not a scientist or an engineer; she was a regular person chosen specifically to be the inaugural “Teacher in Space”—our ambassador to the stars."

Link to The Washington Post Recipes: Rocket Pops. By food writer Hannah Selinger.

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Published Date: 6/8/2024

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Hannah Selinger - "If these treats feel familiar, it’s because they’ve been popular on neighborhood ice cream trucks for years. They’re traditionally made with layers of cherry, lemon or lime and blue raspberry ice." Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to The Washington Post Recipes: Mushroom Fried Rice. By Joe Yonan.

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Published Date: 6/8/2024

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Joe Yonan - "This take on Thai-style crab fried rice uses lion’s mane mushrooms instead because their appearance and texture mimic that of lump crab, but it’s just as delicious with other funghi. As with all stir-fries, it’s best to make sure all the ingredients are measured, prepped and ready before you start cooking, since it goes so fast once you do." Blog image credit: (Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post/food styling by Gina Nistico for The Washington Post).

Link to The New York Times Cooking: Pimento Cheese. Recipe from Matt Lee and Ted Lee. Adapted by The New York Times.

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Published Date: 6/8/2024

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The New York Times - "A decidedly Southern spread with Northern roots, pimento cheese is a simple mix of Cheddar, red bell pepper and mayonnaise that can be found at work sites and garden parties across the 16 states below the Mason-Dixon line. This recipe came to The Times from the Charleston, S.C.-bred cookbook authors Matt Lee and Ted Lee. Serve with crackers, or for a Masters pimento cheese sandwich, spread it between two pieces of soft white bread." Blog image credit: Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Link to The New York Times Cooking: Perfect Buttermilk Pancakes. By Alison Roman.

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Published Date: 6/8/2024

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Alison Roman - "Pancakes are the hero of the breakfast table, and their very taste can even be described as “deeply breakfasty”: eggy, salty, just this side of sweet. A little indulgent and yet still somehow appropriate first thing in the morning, those fluffy stacks with crisped edges, dripping with maple syrup, are everything you want, exactly when you want them. Here is how to get to them right every time, whether it's a lazy Sunday morning or a hurried weekday." Blog image credit: Karsten Moran for The New York Times.

Link to Cordele Motor Speedway

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Published Date: 6/4/2024

Sports Event

Formerly known as Crisp Motorsports Park, Cordele Motor Speedway is located on 100 acres in Cordele, Georgia, and features a 3/8-mile, medium-banked, high-speed, D-shaped asphalt oval track known as Watermelon Capital Speedway. Blog image credit: cordelemotorspeedway.com

Breaking News at Georgia Renaissance Festival!

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Published Date: 6/2/2024

Event

Happening Now: We are getting reports of at least one Viking and possibly a group has invaded the festival. We are covering this story close and will be updating as images and video come in! Stay tuned!

Photos from South Korea

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Published Date: 6/2/2024

Educational General

Photos from a friend visiting South Korea. Featured blog image and quoted from photogepher, "We went to a professional baseball game on Thursday. It was really wild. They really get into the game way more than we do here. You can see the city of Deagu if you expand the picture to the left of the scoreboard".

LIVE NASA’s Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test Launch– June 1, 2024 (Official NASA Broadcast)

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Published Date: 6/1/2024

Space

NASA’s Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test Launch– June 1, 2024 (Official NASA Broadcast) Blog image credit: usatoday.com ~~~ Note: Below are approximate transcribed words Butch Wilmore spoke prior to launch attempt at 4:08:53 of NASA’s video of Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test Launch on June 1, 2024. Thank You LC. Whether you are sitting on Console, whether you’re in Houston, VMCC, ASOC, ATLAS, this is a great day to be proud of your Nation. Whether you are at Banana Creek or the Causeway or the roof top of LCC or the ASOC and other places around our Nation like the Bay area building and other places whereas you are viewing what’s taking place. Again, for you, it’s a great day to be proud of your Nation. Great day to be proud of Boeing. Great day to be proud of ULA and NASA and we are one Nation under GOD, indivisible and together. We together use the power of that combination. We can do some pretty amazing things. So, LC, with that, we are ready to put some fire in this rocket and propel this space craft to the International Space Station. Calypso, take us to space and back. Roger, Starliner.

Don Fest Video

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Published Date: 5/31/2024

Event Music

A collection of video clips from Don Fest

Link to The New York Times Recipes: Easy Burritos. By Ali Slagle.

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Published Date: 5/30/2024

Cooking

Ali Slagle - "Saucy and savory with just ground beef, beans and cheese, this easy recipe is inspired by Los Angeles-style burritos, which restaurant critic Jonathan Gold once summarized as “the rough equivalent of a hardhat’s lunch pail, a method of constructing a filling, portable meal from a tortilla, last night’s beans and a spoonful of stew if there was one.” This burrito’s filling eschews guacamole, sour cream, rice and raw vegetables which means it freezes well for up to 3 months. The seared ground beef is simply spiced, but feel free to swap in a stewed meat like birria or tinga de pollo or make it vegetarian with just beans and cheese." Blog image credit: Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Link to The New York Times Recipes: Greek Goddess Dip. By Melissa Clark.

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Published Date: 5/30/2024

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Melissa Clark - "This Greek goddess dip is stunningly verdant and has a bright herby flavor. The Greek strain in this dressing comes from using dill in place of watercress. Make it and watch it do a disappearing act on vegetables, pita chips or whatever conduit you can dream up." Blog image credit: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times.

Link to The Washington Post Recipes: Banana Bread. By Aaron Hutcherson.

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Published Date: 5/30/2024

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Aaron Hutcherson - "This classic banana bread recipe is wonderfully spiced with cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. Be sure to use very ripe bananas whose peels are mostly or all black, which contribute significant sweetness and moisture. For chocolate lovers, unsweetened or dark chocolate adds a hint of bitterness that is welcome but not necessary. Enjoy a slice for breakfast, brunch, an afternoon snack or dessert." Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Nicola Justine Davis for The Washington Post).

Link to The Washington Post Recipes: Red Lobster-Style Cheddar Biscuits. By Becky Krystal.

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Published Date: 5/30/2024

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By Becky Krystal - "If you’re a fan of the cheddar biscuits at Red Lobster, you’re going to love this from-scratch version made with a simple cream dough and brushed with garlicky melted butter. The recipe may be especially welcome in light of the chain’s bankruptcy declaration and closure of many locations. Yes, you could buy the boxed mix, but when it’s this easy, there’s no need to bother." Blog image credit: (Rey Lopez for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post)

Link to www.wctv.tv article: Film industry coming to South Ga. to give individuals exposure in the field. By Fallon Howard.

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Published Date: 5/29/2024

Educational Art

Story By Fallon Howard - “I’m excited about it for sure because I know most of the filming industry is in Atlanta, and now it gets to go down south. I know it’s going to show a lot of growth for Albany and Camilla,” said Layla Orndorff, playing the role of investigator. ~ “Just a sense of opportunity, so I’m reaching out to Albany State University and in the process of speaking with the arts and sciences director. So, this is just to give more opportunities to the kids that are attending the university there. And those who are interested in Film don’t necessarily have it here,” said Rhodes.

Photos of a ride around Dallas, GA. on Memorial Day

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Published Date: 5/28/2024

Holiday

After Don Fest, Stephanie and I took a ride around Dallas, GA. on Memorial Day to capture a few sights before I had to head back to Moultrie, GA. Dallas, GA is my home away from home and I have such great memories of Paulding County and friends and family.

Sneek Peek of Don Fest - Memorial Day Weekend

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Published Date: 5/27/2024

Music Holiday

Sneek Peek of Don Fest - Memorial Day Weekend

Flashback Friday Movie: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.

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Published Date: 5/24/2024

Comedy

Wikipedia: "Smiler Grogan, a recently released convict, crashes his car on California State Route 74. With his dying breath, Grogan tells a group of motorists who stop to help him about $350,000 buried in Santa Rosita State Park under "a big W." Failing to negotiate a satisfactory way to split the money, the four cars begin a mad dash to the park, having several mishaps along the way:" Blog image Credit: Wikipedia - Theatrical release poster by Jack Davis.

Link to Make Magazine (makezine.com): Jenny Young and the story of Brooklyn Robot Foundry. By Dale Dougherty. Please please young creative engineers, listen to the podcast at a minimum.

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Published Date: 5/23/2024

Educational Electronics

Excerpt from Dale Dougherty's article. "Jenny: How do you hook them? I think you hook them through empowerment. I think you hook them through them feeling like they can solve problems and that they are capable of creating the thing that is in their mind and in the physical world. So the minute that you give somebody the skills to make their imagination become real, it doesn’t hook everybody, but it hooks a lot of them, right?" Blog image credit: ​https://makezine.com

Link to MSN > Tech Report: Understanding the working of Video production companies. By Usman Ghani.

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Published Date: 5/23/2024

Software Educational Music Electronics Art

Usman Ghani - "Whether you want to run an ad campaign for your business or create a live-action movie, your go-to answer is video production companies. However, nowadays, there are several types of video production companies. This makes finding the right one a little difficult, especially if you don’t have a clear picture of their operations, productions, focus areas, and, above all, your needs.". Blog image credit: Understanding the working of Video production companies Whether you want to run an ad campaign for your business or cre© Provided by Tech Report.

Link to The New York Times Cooking: Tall and Creamy Cheesecake. Recipe from Dorie Greenspan. Adapted by Emily Weinstein.

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Published Date: 5/23/2024

Cooking

Emily Weinstein - "This is not really a New York cheesecake recipe — there’s no lemon (although there could be) — this is an all-American cheesecake of the big, beautiful, lush and creamy variety, the kind that causes gasps of delight when you bring it to the table and sighs of satisfaction when you and your guests savor bite after bite. The cake’s velvety texture is a result of a long turn in the mixer, and a cool-down process that requires patience, but not much effort. It’s also a cheesecake you can customize. You can make the cake milder or tangier by using all heavy cream or all sour cream, or a combination of the two. You can add fruits or nuts, swirls of chocolate or drops of extract." Blog image credit: Christopher Testani for The New York Times.

Link to The New York Times Cooking: Grilled or Oven-Roasted Santa Maria Tri-Tip. By Kim Severson.

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Published Date: 5/23/2024

Cooking

Kim Severson - "You might need to ask your butcher (assuming you have one) or even a store meat manager to order in a tri-tip roast. Two pounds is a good size, but if you come across a larger one, by all means grab it as the extra meat makes amazing sandwiches. The trick is to carve the tri-tip against the grain, which can change directions in this cut. So before you rub it and roast it, take a look at the raw meat and see which direction the long strands of muscle fiber are running on each part of the roast. After the roast has been cooked, and it has rested for 15 minutes or so, slice the roast in two at the place where the fibers change direction. Carve each piece separately." Blog image credit: Rikki Snyder for The New York Times.

Link to The Washington Post Recipes: Classic Southern Spoonbread. By Kristen Hartke.

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Published Date: 5/23/2024

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Kristen Hartke - "Spoonbread is a classic Southern side dish, but don't confuse it with cornbread — it's more like a fluffy cornmeal-based soufflé. This was a favorite recipe from cookbook authors Norma Jean and Carole Darden's grandmother, and it’s a perfect alternative to mashed potatoes or rice." Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Carolyn Robb for The Washington Post).

Link to The Washington Post: 10 Memorial Day grilling recipes, including burgers, hot dogs and tacos. By Anna Luisa Rodriguez

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Published Date: 5/23/2024

Holiday Cooking

Anna Luisa Rodriguez - "Memorial Day weekend and grilling are almost synonymous with one another. Of course, there are tried-and-true options such as burgers and hot dogs, but why not mix things up this year? The grill is a versatile tool to have in your arsenal, and its uses are numerous. Try charring tofu, adding some smoky flavor to your dessert and adapting dishes from all around the world to make the most of your backyard appliance." ​Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

45 Memorial Day Recipes Every Cookout Needs. By Food Network Kitchen

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Published Date: 5/22/2024

Holiday Cooking

Food Network Kitchen - "From burgers and side salads to lemonades and desserts, there’s no better way to celebrate the holiday weekend than with these summery recipes." Blog image credit: Food Network Kitchen.

2024 Atlanta Botanical Gardens: Alice’s Wonderland Returns. (3 of 3)

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Published Date: 5/21/2024

Event

Jade shares with us a photo journey of Atlanta Botanical Gardens: Alice’s Wonderland Returns.

2024 Atlanta Botanical Gardens: Alice’s Wonderland Returns. (2 of 3)

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Published Date: 5/21/2024

Event

Jade shares with us a photo journey of Atlanta Botanical Gardens: Alice’s Wonderland Returns.

2024 Atlanta Botanical Gardens: Alice’s Wonderland Returns. (1 of 3)

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Published Date: 5/21/2024

Event

Jade shares with us a photo journey of Atlanta Botanical Gardens: Alice’s Wonderland Returns.

MeTV Presents the Best of Major Margaret Houlihan - (MeTV)

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Published Date: 5/19/2024

Comedy

The best of Major Margaret Houlihan

Maureen O'Hara - Top 10 Best Performances - (The classic Film Lover's Guide)

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Published Date: 5/19/2024

General

A look at the awesome Maureen O'Hara. Blog image credit: Wikipedia.org

Flashback Friday Move: Vertigo

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Published Date: 5/17/2024

General

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Vertigo is a 1958 American psychological thriller film directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock. The story was based on the 1954 novel D'entre les morts (From Among the Dead) by Boileau-Narcejac. The screenplay was written by Alec Coppel and Samuel A. Taylor. The film stars James Stewart as former police detective John "Scottie" Ferguson, who has retired because an incident in the line of duty has caused him to develop acrophobia (an extreme fear of heights) accompanied by vertigo, a false sense of rotational movement. Scottie is hired by an acquaintance, Gavin Elster, as a private investigator to follow Gavin's wife, Madeleine (Kim Novak), who is behaving strangely." Blog image credit: Wikipedia.

Link to NYT Cooking: Broccoli and Cheddar Soup. By Alison Roman.

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Published Date: 5/16/2024

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Alison Roman - "A staple of any fast-casual restaurant, broccoli-cheddar soup has somewhat of a cult following on the internet. Thicker than cream of broccoli, this roux-thickened soup can be puréed completely smooth or left chunky and rustic. Either way, be sure to use the sharpest Cheddar available (white or orange work here). It’ll provide richness in addition to a necessary acidity." Blog image credit: Romulo Yanes for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Vivian Lui.

Link to NYT Cooking: Buffalo Chicken Dip. By Ali Slagle.

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Published Date: 5/16/2024

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Ali Slagle - "Sour cream and onion, spinach-artichoke, queso and fondue are warm dips you know and love, but we'd urge you to get to know Buffalo chicken dip a little better. It’s a quick, one-pan snack, spicy from a heavy pour of hot sauce, luscious from sour cream and cream cheese and a little funky from the blue cheese." Blog image credit: Scott Loitsch and Vaughn Vreeland/The New York Times.

Link to Washington Post Recipes: BBQ Pineapple Grilled Portobello Burgers. By Sonja Overhiser and Alex Overhiser of ACoupleCooks.com

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Published Date: 5/16/2024

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Sonja Overhiser and Alex Overhiser of ACoupleCooks.com - "This gigantic, plant-powered, messy burger is all about the grill. It layers juicy grilled pineapple rings and a meaty portobello painted with homemade barbecue sauce, and tops it off with smoky mashed avocado." ​Blog image credit: (Justin Tsucalas for the Washington Post/Food styling by Nichole Bryant for the Washington Post).

Link to Washington Post Recipes: Blueberry Cake Squares. By Lisa Yockelson.

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Published Date: 5/16/2024

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Lisa Yockelson - "Serve this light and airy blueberry-filled cake as dessert, with mid-afternoon iced tea or coffee, or as a casual treat." Blog image credit: (Peggy Cormary for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky The Washington Post)

Mother's Day Peach Cobbler

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Published Date: 5/12/2024

Cooking

Images of steps to make peach cobbler

Happy Mother's Day!

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Published Date: 5/12/2024

Gardening Holiday

A collection of images of flowers, garden, and a couple short videos of butterflies in celebration of Mother's Day.

Road Trip: Burton Brooks Orchards, Barney GA

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Published Date: 5/11/2024

General

It's peach time again and took a trip to Burton Brooks Orchard's in Barney GA to pick up some peaches and peach ice-cream.

Honky-Tonk Friday Playlist

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Published Date: 5/10/2024

Music

Inaugural Honky-Tonk Friday Playlist

Flashback Friday Movie! Operation Petticoat.

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Published Date: 5/10/2024

Comedy

Wikipedia - "Operation Petticoat is a 1959 American World War II submarine comedy film in Eastmancolor from Universal-International, produced by Robert Arthur, directed by Blake Edwards, and starring Cary Grant and Tony Curtis." Blog image credit: wikipedia.org.

Flashback .... WTF, Flashforward - Rock Edition

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Published Date: 5/9/2024

Music

Flashforward - Rock Edition featuring Iron Cross

Link to cooking.nytimes.com: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. By Genevieve Ko.

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Published Date: 5/9/2024

Cooking

Genevieve Ko - "This quick batter cooks into the most tender pancakes for the most comforting breakfast. Milky ricotta and butter, along with tangy buttermilk, lend a soft, sweet creaminess, and well-beaten eggs keep them fluffy and light. Lemon- and vanilla-scented sugar makes the pancakes sweet enough to eat on their own, but they’re fun to serve with blueberry syrup or your favorite toppings." Blog image credit: Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. Prop Stylist: Megan Hedgpeth.

Link to The WashingtonPost/Food: Treat your mom to scones, drinks, dessert and more. By Anna Luisa Rodriguez.

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Published Date: 5/9/2024

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Anna Luisa Rodriguez - "We’ve gathered some of our favorite confections that are wonderful for brunch, dessert or an indulgent snack. Whether you’re looking for a decadent baked good, a chilled final course or a special drink, we have options to satisfy every sweet tooth." Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to WashingtonPost.com/recipes: Spinach Artichoke Dip. By Aaron Hutcherson.

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Published Date: 5/9/2024

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Aaron Hutcherson - "This spinach artichoke dip is warm, gooey and sure to please a crowd. A trio of cheeses adds loads of creaminess; smoked paprika and crushed red pepper flakes bring warmth and a touch of spice; and vinegary hot sauce helps to cut through the richness and add a little extra kick." (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Marie Ostrosky for The Washington Post).

Link to SouthernLiving.com: 28 Best Small Towns In Georgia For A Quaint Escape. By Caroline Rogers and Lisa Cericola.

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Published Date: 5/8/2024

General

Caroline Rogers and Lisa Cericola - "From quaint downtowns and hillside wineries to mountain views and whitewater adventures, you'll find plenty of what you expect in a small town—and a lot of surprises too. Take a spin through our favorite small towns in Georgia, then let us know yours." Blog image credit: Southern Living.

Meltdown Monday - Revival Edition

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Published Date: 5/6/2024

Music

Meltdown Monday - Revival Edition - Ray Stevens music videos

Sunday Chillin Playlist

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Published Date: 5/5/2024

Music

Happy Sunday! A Sunday video playlist of songs.

Flashback Friday! Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation.

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Published Date: 5/3/2024

Comedy

Wikipedia - "Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation is a 1962 American comedy film directed by Henry Koster and starring James Stewart and Maureen O'Hara.[5] The film is based on the novel Mr. Hobbs' Vacation, by Edward Streeter[6] and features a popular singer of the time, Fabian." Blog image credit: Wikipedia.

Vidalia GA. Onion Festival Airshow featuring Blue Angles.

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Published Date: 5/2/2024

Event

Vidalia GA. Onion Festival Airshow featuring Blue Angles.

Link to washingtonpost.com/recipes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Apology Cookies. By Jaime Lewis

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Published Date: 5/2/2024

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Jaime Lewis - "When it comes to peanut butter cookies, the simplest recipes are the best, and this one delivers lots of texture from chunky peanut butter and chopped chocolate. The cookies are big, which makes for an impactful apology, should you be making them for that purpose, as food writer Jaime Lewis has." Blog image credit: (Peggy Cormary for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky The Washington Post)

Link to cooking.nytimes.com. North Carolina Vinegar Sauce. By Steven Raichlen.

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Published Date: 5/2/2024

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Steven Raichlen- "This mouth-puckering condiment was one of America’s original barbecue sauces, and while a watery mix of cider vinegar, hot red-pepper flakes, salt and pepper may not seem like barbecue sauce to most Americans, North Carolina-style pulled pork just wouldn’t taste right without it." Blog image credit: Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.

Link to cooking.nytimes.com. Alabama White BBQ Sauce. By Steven Raichlen.

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Published Date: 5/2/2024

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Steven Raichlen - "Visit Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur, Ala., and you’ll find a barbecue sauce unlike any on the planet. Created by a railroad worker-turned-pit master in the 1920s, this piquant mixture of mayonnaise, vinegar and black pepper has accompanied barbecued chicken for five generations of pit masters. If you’re not from Alabama, mayonnaise may sound like a strange ingredient for a barbecue sauce, but its creamy piquancy goes great with smoked chicken, pulled pork and roast beef. Some pit masters like to crank up the heat with some prepared horseradish." Blog image credit: Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.

Link to cooking.nytimes.com Black Forest Cake. By Samantha Seneviratne

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Published Date: 5/2/2024

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Samantha Seneviratne - "Black forest cake, which originated in the Black Forest region of Germany, is typically made with a light chocolate sponge cake, soaked with cherry syrup and cherry brandy (Kirsch), then layered with whipped cream and cherries." Blog image credit: Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Images of Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden

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Published Date: 4/27/2024

Music

Some images of Billy Joel Concert at Madison Square Garden

So Excited and much respect to Blue Angles

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Published Date: 4/27/2024

Event

Pumped about air show with personal thanks and respect; just couldn't keep my mouth shut. Blog image credit: Haley and Kyle, Paulding County GA.

Link to The Atlantic, "Sphere Is the Mind-Killer. What it’s like to groove on Earth’s only LED moon". By Charlie Warzel.

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Published Date: 4/27/2024

Software Music Electronics

By Charlie Warzel - Judging by the exclamations from two exultant, gyrating 20-somethings in the row in front of me on the first night, I’d argue the band succeeded. After assuring me that he was, in fact, not “tripping balls,” one of the men, who’d spent most of the second set alternating between staring agog at the building’s roof and yelling “YESSSSSSS” to nobody in particular, exclaimed, “This was like the first time again.” Blog image credit: Phish performs at the Sphere in Las Vegas. (Rich Fury / Sphere Entertainment / Getty)

Flashback Friday! North to Alaska (1960) - Movie Review - John Wayne

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Published Date: 4/26/2024

Comedy

Flashback Friday! North to Alaska (1960) - Movie Review - John Wayne. Blog image credit: wikipedia.com

Link to Washingtonpost.com Recipes: Apple and Nut Haroset. By Joan Nathan.

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Published Date: 4/25/2024

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Joan Nathan "Of all the haroset recipes out there, a paste made from apples, nuts, sweet wine and cinnamon is a Passover classic for many American Jews, and the most beloved. Cookbook author Joan Nathan recalls helping her mother hand-chop the apples and nuts, but these days, the food processor makes quick and easy work of the task. Feel free to adjust the consistency to your liking by pulsing the mixture less or more." Blog image credit: (Rey Lopez for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to Washingtonpost.com Recipes: Fluffy Matzoh Balls. By Olga Massov.

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Published Date: 4/25/2024

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Olga Massov "These matzoh balls are exceptionally fluffy and light, thanks to a rest in the refrigerator. Adding schmaltz infuses them with more flavor (if you make your own chicken soup, skim the fat from top of the soup and refrigerate it overnight), but you also can use a neutral oil, such as grapeseed or vegetable (see Notes if making these for a Jewish holiday other than Passover)." Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post).

Link to Washingtonpost.com Recipes: High Holiday Brisket. Adapted from food writer Olga Massov’s mother-in-law, Shelley Freedman.

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Published Date: 4/25/2024

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"Food writer Olga Massov adapted this brisket recipe from her mother-in-law, who got it from her mother-in-law, who serves it during the High Holidays and Passover. Despite its commonplace ingredients -- ketchup, carrots, onions -- the sum of the parts is exceptional." Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post)

Link to Washingtonpost.com Recipes: Mushroom Matzoh Brei With Lemon-Herb Sauce. From food writer Leah Koenig.

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Published Date: 4/25/2024

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Leah Koenig "This take on matzoh brei updates the classic golden Passover scramble with the flavors of spring. Sauteed cremini mushrooms add earthiness and heft, while a vibrant green sauce made from fresh parsley, chives, garlic and a copious amount of lemon zest gets drizzled over top for maximum seasonal vibes." Blog image credit: (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post)

Link to cooking.nytimes.com. Dolester Miles’ Coconut Pecan Cake. Recipe from Dolester Miles, Adapted by Kim Severson

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Published Date: 4/25/2024

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Kim Severson - "This is a rich, special-occasion cake that takes the traditional Southern coconut cake to another level, with ground toasted pecans in the batter and an easy-to-make Chantilly cream for frosting. It has become the signature dessert for Dolester Miles, who serves slices over a little puddle of crème anglaise at Chez Fonfon and Bottega, and sometimes at the Highlands Bar & Grill, the Birmingham, Ala., restaurants owned by Frank and Pardis Stitt." Blog image credit: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times.

Link to cooking.nytimes.com. Korean Fried Chicken. Recipe from Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee; Adapted by Julia Moskin

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Published Date: 4/25/2024

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"This five-star version, which was adapted from “Quick & Easy Korean Cooking” by Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee (Chronicle, 2009), can be made with boneless chicken thighs or bone-in wings. —Julia Moskin" Blog image credit: Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Link to cooking.nytimes.com. Hot and Sour Soup. By Vivian Chan-Tam

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Published Date: 4/25/2024

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By Vivian Chan-Tam. "Hot and sour soup has been around for centuries in China, eventually making its way to the United States where it was tweaked for American palates (less sour and spicy) and became a popular staple at Chinese-American restaurants." Blog image credit: Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Link to Penn Live: How to watch History channel’s ‘The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch’ season 5 premiere (4/23/24). By Ashley Dill | [email protected]

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Published Date: 4/23/2024

General

“The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” season 5 episode 1 will air tonight, Tuesday, April 23 at 10 p.m. on the History Channel. By Ashley Dill | [email protected]. Blog image credit: Courtesy of History Channel

Tech Tuesday: Raspberry PI and using it with video streaming

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Published Date: 4/23/2024

Software Educational Electronics

Links to YouTube content on Raspberry PI and using it to stream video. Blog image credit: www.raspberrypi.org.

April 2024 Tree Review

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Published Date: 4/22/2024

Gardening

An image and video review of gardening around the tree for the week ending of April 21st, 2024.

2024 Moultrie GA Spring Fling photos and videos

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Published Date: 4/20/2024

Event

My experience of the 2024 Moultrie Spring Fling

Flashback Friday Movie: Father Goose

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Published Date: 4/19/2024

Comedy

Wikipedia: "Father Goose is a 1964 American Technicolor romantic comedy film set in World War II, starring Cary Grant, Leslie Caron and Trevor Howard. The title is a play on the children's fiction character of "Mother Goose," which is used as a code name assigned to the coast watcher character played by Grant. Based on a story A Place of Dragons by Sanford Barnett,[2][3] the film won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. It introduced the song "Pass Me By" by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh, later recorded by Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra and others." Blog image credit: Wikipedia.

Link to The Washington Post sports: AUTO RACING: Hendrick continues to dominate as Elliott ends winless drought; open-wheelers return. By Associated Press

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Published Date: 4/18/2024

Sports

AP: AUTO RACING: Hendrick continues to dominate as Elliott ends winless drought; open-wheelers return. Blog image credit: (Larry Papke/FR58581 AP)

Link to The Washington Post recipes: Diner-Style Club Sandwich. From recipes editor Ann Maloney.

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Published Date: 4/18/2024

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OMG that looks good! Blog image credit: (Rey Lopez for The Washington Post/Food styling by Nicola Justine Davis for The Washington Post).

Link to The Washington Post recipes: Banana Pecan Muffins. By Ellie Krieger

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Published Date: 4/18/2024

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Ellie Krieger, "These tender, fragrant banana muffins offer a cakelike experience that is nourishing, too. Made with plenty of sweet, ripe bananas, whole-wheat flour and healthy oil, they’re fragrant with cinnamon and vanilla, and have a hearty pecan crunch." Blog image credit: (Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post/food styling by Gina Nistico for The Washington Post)

Link to New York Times Cooking: Fresh Spring Rolls. By Ali Slagle

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Published Date: 4/18/2024

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Ali Slagle, "Vietnamese-style spring rolls (also known as gỏi cuốn, rice paper rolls, salad rolls and summer rolls) are refreshing, light and the ideal vehicle for crunchy vegetables, fragrant herbs and simple proteins." Blog image credit: Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Link to New York Times Cooking: Mark Bittman’s Banana Bread. By Mark Bittman

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Published Date: 4/18/2024

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This banana bread recipe is from Mark Bittman's "How to Cook Everything". Blog image credit: Craig Lee for The New York Times

Link to New York Times Cooking: The Only Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Ever Need. By Melissa Clark

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Published Date: 4/18/2024

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Melissa Clark, "This silky, luscious and very classic custard can be used as the base for any ice cream flavor you can dream up. These particular proportions of milk and cream to egg yolk will give you a thick but not sticky ice cream that feels decadent but not heavy." Blog image credit: Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Info on Streamlabs

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Published Date: 4/17/2024

Software

Links to info on Streamlabs

April 2024 Gardening Video and Cheeseburger in Paradise!

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Published Date: 4/16/2024

Gardening

April 2024 Gardening Video and Cheeseburger in Paradise!

Link to Burpee - Today only! 25% off Flowers for Cutting

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Published Date: 4/16/2024

Gardening

Link to Burpee - Today only! 25% off Flowers for Cutting

Tech Tuesday. Link to New York Times Wirecutter: The Best Drones for Photos and Video. By James Austin and Signe Brewster.

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Published Date: 4/16/2024

Electronics

A listing of the best drones for photos and video by James Austin and Signe Brewster. Photo Credit: James Austin

Link to firefliesandmudpies.com: Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle

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Published Date: 4/14/2024

Educational Environment

A great kid friendly site with great info on the Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle

Sights and sounds of this week

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Published Date: 4/13/2024

General

Saturday morning video of bird song, rain gauge showing the amount of rain on Thursday, and a few images of back yard.

Link to: WALB News 10, Thomasville ranks high in USA Today’s 10Best Lists for best Southern small town and food scene. By WALB News Team.

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Published Date: 4/12/2024

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Thomasville ranks high for best Southern small town and food scene. Blog image credit: by WALB News Team.

Link to: The Big Bounce America, Gwinnett County Fairgrounds GA Apr 27 - May 5

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Published Date: 4/12/2024

Event

Bouncy fun in the Atlanta GA area April and May. Blog image credit: thebigbounceamerica.com.

Flashback Friday! That Darn Cat! (1965) Disney

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Published Date: 4/12/2024

Comedy

Flashback Friday Movie, That Darn Cat! Video links to original trailer and a modern review of the classic funny and lovable movie.

Nuclear Fusion news update

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Published Date: 4/11/2024

General

Nuclear Fusion news update links

Link to cooking.nytimes.com recipes, Egg Rolls by Naz Deravian

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Published Date: 4/11/2024

Cooking

Naz Deravian, "With a garlicky-ginger pork and cabbage filling tucked inside a crisp and chewy wrapper, egg rolls are a much-loved Chinese-American dish that is fun to make at home." Blog image credit: Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Link to Washington Post Recipes: Split Pea Soup With Ham, by G. Daniela Galarza

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Published Date: 4/11/2024

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By G. Daniela Galarza, "Velvety and rich, this split pea soup gains lots of flavor from bits of smoked ham and musky bay leaf. A generous squeeze of lemon cheers up the homey soup. The recipe is straightforward and makes a lot, but the soup freezes well if you’re not feeding a crowd. Check the expiration date on the package of split peas before you buy them, to make sure they’re fresh and will cook quickly and evenly." Blog image credit: (Rey Lopez for The Washington Post/food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post)

Link to cooking.nytimes.com: Roasted Salmon Glazed With Brown Sugar and Mustard by Sam Sifton

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Published Date: 4/11/2024

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Sam Sifton, "This is what we call around here a no-recipe recipe, the sort of meal you can cook once off a card and you'll know it by heart: salmon glazed with brown sugar and mustard." Blog image credit Linda Xiao for The New York Times.

Link to downtownmoultrie.com Spring Fling & Backyard BBQ Festival on April 19th and 20th

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Published Date: 4/11/2024

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Blog image credit and description from www.downtownmoultrie.com: "Spring is in the air, and soon the smell of BBQ will be too. Downtown Moultrie’s Spring Fling and Backyard BBQ Festival is held on the 3rd weekend in April. In 2023 more than 150 vendors set up around the square. Jewelry, lawn art, leather belts, food, and so much more was sold! With the Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast, Entertainment, Kids Activities, a BBQ Competition, and Arts & Crafts, you’ll be able to find something the whole family is sure to love!"

History Channel: The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch | New Season Premieres Tues., Apr. 23 at 10/9c

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Published Date: 4/10/2024

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History Channel: "The fifth season of The HISTORY Channel’s popular series “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” tracks the boldest efforts yet of ranch owner Brandon Fugal and his team led by principal investigator Erik Bard and astrophysicist Dr. Travis Taylor to reveal the ultimate truth behind the infamous 512-acre anomalous property in Northeastern Utah. The mysterious area known as the Triangle remains a key focus for the team, while Erik and Travis lead new operations in the adjacent area known as the East Field; a location where they have previously captured footage of UAPs, and discovered ancient Native American petroglyphs and rock formations depicting interdimensional portals."

Happy Gopher Tortoise Day and another wonderful sayin from a coworker!

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Published Date: 4/10/2024

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Happy Gopher Tortoise Day and another wonderful sayin from a coworker!

Link to All Star Monster Truck Tour: April 12, 2024, Norman Park GA - Friday Night

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Published Date: 4/10/2024

General

Link to All Star Monster Truck Tour: April 12, 2024, Norman Park GA - Friday Night

Link to CNN. "She makes $20,000 a month to make 1-minute YouTube videos. Inside Google’s strategy to beat TikTok", by Clare Duffy, CNN

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Published Date: 4/10/2024

General

New York CNN: "YouTube says hundreds of thousands of creators are now earning a paycheck from posting short-form videos on the platform, as it ramps up its race to compete with rivals like TikTok and Instagram."

Tech Tuesday: link to Amateur Photographer, Best vlogging camera for video and YouTube in 2024 by Richard Sibley

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Published Date: 4/9/2024

Electronics

Richard Sibley, "The best vlogging cameras for YouTubers, TikTokers and other content creators, as picked by Richard Sibley and the AP team."

Link to New York Times Live Updates: Millions Await the Eclipse's Dark Path Across a Continent by Michael Roston and Ben Shpigel

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Published Date: 4/8/2024

General Space

From NYT, Michael Roston and Ben Shpigel - "Across North America on Monday, the moon will materialize and eat into the yellow orb of the sun, casting a shadow over a swath of Earth below, causing a total solar eclipse and reminding all in its path of our planet’s place in the cosmos."

Link to The Georgia Renaissance Festival - Cosplay - April 13 thru June 2

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Published Date: 4/7/2024

General

The Cosplay Experience. Eight Weekends of Cosplay and Fantasy fun!

Garden Update April 6th 2024

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Published Date: 4/6/2024

Gardening

Pictures of the garden. Sunflowers, flowers, blueberries, and garden seedlings.

Flashback Friday! Funny Farm 1988 Warner Bros.

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Published Date: 4/5/2024

Comedy

Quoted from wikipedia.org /Funny_Farm_(film)#Plot: "Andy Farmer (Chase) is a New York City sports writer who moves with his wife, Elizabeth (Smith), to the seemingly charming town of Redbud, Vermont, so he can write a novel. They do not get along well with the residents, and other quirks arise such as being given exorbitant funeral bills for a long-dead man buried on their land years before they acquired the house."

Link to SouthernLiving.com, The South's Best Barbecue Joint In Every State 2023 by Robert F. Moss

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Published Date: 4/4/2024

General Cooking

The best barbecue by Robert F. Moss, "With each passing year, the Southern barbecue scene just keeps growing stronger. The recent wave of craft barbecue has continued to surge, as more and more pitmasters cook on real wood-fired pits with a fanatical focus on technique and quality."

Link to The New York Times - Cooking: Kung Pao Shrimp by Genevieve Ko

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Published Date: 4/4/2024

Cooking

Link to Kung Pao Shrimp by Genevieve Ko, "The name of this dish is now written in English as gong bao shrimp, and this recipe takes inspiration from the American Chinese versions that come from the Sichuan Province of China. Here, flashes of chile heat shine in a glossy swirl of a salty, sour and sweet sauce."

Link to The Washington Post: A beginner’s guide to vegetable gardening by Kate Morgan

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Published Date: 4/4/2024

Gardening

A beginner’s guide to vegetable gardening by Kate Morgan

Link to Needmore Speedway's Schedule

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Published Date: 4/3/2024

General

Dirtfan.com: "Needmore Speedway races Late Model, 602 Sportsman / C Class, Nesmith Street Stock, Super Street, and Enduro."

Link to CNN underscored: The best bird feeders in 2024, tried and tested, by Camryn Rabideau, CNN Underscored

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Published Date: 4/3/2024

General Environment

The best birdfeeders of 2024 by Camryn Rabideau, CNN Underscored

Link to CNN underscored: Samsung’s 2024 TVs — including The Frame — come with a second TV free right now

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Published Date: 4/3/2024

General Electronics

Samsung’s 2024 TVs — including The Frame — come with a second TV free right now

Approaching Storm Apr 3, 2004, 7am

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Published Date: 4/3/2024

General

Weather video of approaching morning storm in South Georgia.

Link to info about 48th Annual Spring Moultrie Automotive Swap Meet & Car Corral

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Published Date: 4/3/2024

General

Quoted from exploregeorgia.com "Moultrie Swap Meet is a 3 Day Automotive Event where you can find Parts, Tools, Literature, Equipment, Antique and Performance Parts, Jewelry, Crafts, Clothing, Candles, Women’s Accessories, and Collectible and Special Interest Items. Our Car Corral offers hundreds of vehicles displayed for sale. Moultrie Swap Meet is The South’s Fastest Growing Swap Meet with 70,000 Sq. Ft. of Inside Spaces and over 4,000 outside spaces. We offer over 50 Acres of FREE Parking, FREE Parts Hauling(TIPS ARE ALLOWED), 24 Hour Security, Plenty of Great Tasting Food, and Multiple Restroom Facilities plus we have a 5,000 Ft. Airstrip on site just for added convenience."

2024 Easter/ spring celebration videos, Paulding County, GA.

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Published Date: 4/1/2024

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2024 Easter/ spring celebration videos, Paulding County, GA.

2024 Easter/ spring celebration pictures, Paulding County, GA - Post 2 of 2

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Published Date: 4/1/2024

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2024 Easter/ spring celebration pictures, Paulding County, GA - Post 1 of 2

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2024 Easter/ spring celebration pictures, Paulding County, GA - Post 1 of 2

Link to The Washington Post - Recipes: Angel Food Cake With Jam Whipped Cream, by Jessie Sheehan.

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Published Date: 3/29/2024

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Angel Food Cake With Jam Whipped Cream, by Jessie Sheehan.

Link to cooking.nytimes.com: Honey Baked Ham by Genevieve Ko.

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Published Date: 3/29/2024

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Genevieve Ko, "A little honey soaks into the slices and crackles on the brown sugar crust of this celebration ham, which ends up with a just-right salty-sweetness."

Flashback Friday! "OUR MISS BROOKS"

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Published Date: 3/29/2024

Comedy

A delightfully funny and wonderful tv show. Love "Our Miss Brooks"

Link to Birds&Blooms

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Published Date: 3/28/2024

General

Link to https://www.birdsandblooms.com/

Link to The New York Times - Cooking: Hot Cross Buns by Genevieve Ko.

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Published Date: 3/28/2024

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Genevieve Ko, "With their signature crossed tops, these lightly spiced hot cross buns are a delicious symbol of the Easter season. Stories of their origin stretch back to ancient Greece and Egypt, and they’re now best known as an English bun, forbidden during the reign of Elizabeth I except on Good Friday, Christmas and at burials. In the 18th century, a passage in Poor Robin’s Almanack refers to “one or two a penny hot cross buns,” which has evolved into well-known rhymes and songs. Some buns have a sugary icing cross. This version showcases a chewier bread with a dough cross baked right in, so you can — and should — eat them hot."

Link to The New York Times - Cooking: Breakfast Casserole by Lidey Heuck.

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Published Date: 3/28/2024

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Quote from article by Lidey Heuck, "The breakfast casserole is a perennial favorite for good reason: It’s easy to make, crowd-pleasing and endlessly customizable. Frozen hash browns provide great texture in this simple version, but feel free to use leftover cooked potatoes, diced into ½-inch pieces, in their place. Fry up a pound of bacon or use ½ pound of cubed ham instead of the Italian sausage, and experiment with different shredded cheeses. Made as written, or with your own additions, this casserole is a dependable and delicious breakfast standby."

Link to The Washington Post - Recipes: Scones With Gruyere and Country Ham by Olga Massov.

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Published Date: 3/28/2024

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Looks Scrumptious! The Washington Post - Recipes: Scones With Gruyere and Country Ham by Olga Massov.

Link to Food Network, 79 Easter Recipes Perfect for Any Celebration by Food Network Kitchen

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Published Date: 3/27/2024

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79 Easter Recipes

Link to The New York Times: Learn to Bake in 5 Easy Recipes by Genevieve Ko.

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Published Date: 3/27/2024

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By Genevieve Ko. Learn to Bake in 5 Easy Recipes. The best way to start making homemade sweets? Follow these basic instructions and tips.

Happy Monday! Come Monday - Jimmy Buffett

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Published Date: 3/25/2024

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Happy Monday! Come Monday - Jimmy Buffett

Some pictures from 3/23/2024

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Published Date: 3/24/2024

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Some pictures I took of The Smoking Pig restaurant and Barney GA where the peach orchards are.

Video link to How to Raise Butterflies 🦋 || A girl with a garden

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Published Date: 3/23/2024

Gardening

A very good video of how to raise butterflies. This is my 2nd year of raising butterflies.

The Smoking Pig in Valdosta GA

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Published Date: 3/23/2024

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Heading to the Smoking Pig today to get food for mom's birthday celebration.

Flashback Friday! Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Paramount Movies

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Published Date: 3/22/2024

Comedy

Some video clips from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Paramount Movies.

Link to Holiday Calendar, National Crunchy Taco Day!

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Published Date: 3/21/2024

Holiday Cooking

Celebrate National Crunchy Taco Day. This article has the facts and history of Taco Day.

Link to The Atlantic, "A Glowing Petunia Could Radicalize Your View of Plants", by Zoë Schlanger.

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Published Date: 3/21/2024

Gardening

Zoë Schlanger, "A bioluminescent petunia could help people recognize plants for the complex creatures they are."

Link to The Washington Post recipe "Garlicky Shrimp Fried Rice" by Aaron Hutcherson

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Published Date: 3/21/2024

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Garlicky Shrimp Fried Rice recipe by Aaron Hutcherson. Looks great; I love Chinese food, right after pizza, tacos, BBQ. No doubt I love food.

Link to House Digest: Add This Plant To Your Garden And Watch The Hummingbird Magic, by Zara M.

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Published Date: 3/18/2024

Gardening

Adding Firebush to your garden to attract hummingbirds

NYT>WireCutter link to 49 Easter Basket Ideas We Love, by Jackie Reeve

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Published Date: 3/18/2024

Holiday Art

The article has some pretty cool ideas from Lego kits, bath bombs, puzzles, dinosaur eggs, art supplies, bubbles, books, face painting, and more.

Sights and sounds of Sunday morning

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Published Date: 3/17/2024

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Sights and sounds of Sunday morning March 17th.

Flashback Friday! 10 Things You Didn't know about Revenge Of The Nerds, by Minty Comedic Arts.

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Published Date: 3/15/2024

A video showing 10 things you didn't know about the move Revenge Of The Nerds

Shrimp Scampi with Orzo recipe from The New York Times, by Ali Slagle

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Published Date: 3/15/2024

A gift link for Shrimp Scampi with Orzo in The New York Times cooking section.

Air-Fryer Cheesecake recipe from The New York Times, by Rebecca Abbott and Jennifer West

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Published Date: 3/15/2024

Cheesecake recipe using an air-fryer.

Air Fryer Korean-Style Chicken Wings recipe from The Washington Post, by Tanya Harris

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Published Date: 3/15/2024

Gift link to Air Fryer Korean-Style Chicken Wings recipe in The Washington Post's Food section.

Sheet Pan Cheesesteak recipe from The Washington Post by Christy Denney.

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Published Date: 3/15/2024

Sheet Pan Cheesesteak recipe.

Gift recipe link for "Mile High Apple Pie" from The Washington Post by G. Daniela Galarza

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Published Date: 3/15/2024

In celebration of Pi Day