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Beavis and Butt-Head changed my life. They taught me that it is o.k. to be completely stupid. I found this at the store for 5 friggin dollars and it is totally worth more than that. The songs are awesome, but the B&B segments are painfully funny. If you come across this, BUY IT!!! STUPIDITY RULES!!!!
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I love the tunes on this album. Get the free audacity software to remove the Beavis and Butthead dialogue.
I don't know why this is so dirt cheap, it's twice as good as their movie soundtrack. It's pretty much the mix of bands you would expect. The better tracks are from "Nirvana", "Megadeth", "Aerosmith", "Primus" and the "Red Hot Chili Peppers" covering a "Stooges" song. But the best track is Butt-heads "Come To Butt-head". It's him talking over a slow 70's groove, and is really funny. There's also B & B chit-chat between most songs, some of it goes on forever, but most is humerous. At this price it's worth getting. It'll go great with your "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" and "Wayne's World" soundtracks.
I love this for the simple fact that when I discovered it back around when it was released, it introduced me to such music as White Zombie, Megadeth and Anthrax.
I really liked this CD mostly because I love Beavis and Butthead but also because it has lots of funny moments. It's almost like watching part of an episode for every song. My two favorite songs are "Come to Butthead" [a song that is based on Buthhead's saying (this song is very funny)], and "I got you babe" where Beavis and Butthead sing the famous song along with Cher. Butthead sings and when I first listened to the CD, my jaw hurt from laughing so much. I hope evrybody who likes Beavis and Butthead even just a little bit, to get this CD. It is great!!!!!!! END


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Greeley area residents have recently reported receiving packets in the mail from "Financial Acquisition Agency." The Weld County DA is urging people not to respond to the letters or send any money.
The packets are shipped in large envelopes saying "Rapid Notice" on the front. Inside the packets are letters that list the name and mailing address of recipients.
The letters appear to be official, with bar-codes and logos. The form asks the recipient to confirm his or her identity, sign the bottom and send a $20 transfer fee.
The letters tell recipients that they will receive millions of dollars in cash. Like most scams of this type, the letter creates a sense of urgency by setting a deadline for the recipient to mail the form back.
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LONDON (AP) -- Chelsea halted a two-game winless run in the English Premier League by beating Wigan 4-1 to ease the pressure on manager Rafa Benitez and hold third place ahead of London rival Tottenham on Saturday.
Eden Hazard marked his return from suspension for kicking at a ball boy by scoring Chelsea's decisive second goal, while Ramires, Frank Lampard and Marko Marin also netted against relegation-threatened Wigan.
Gareth Bale scored both of Tottenham's goals in a 2-1 victory over Newcastle to consolidate the fourth Champions League qualification place and stay a point behind Chelsea.
Arsenal is four points behind Tottenham after surviving Carl Jenkinson's sending-off to win 1-0 at Sunderland courtesy of Santi Cazorla's goal.
Queens Park Rangers' faint hopes of surviving the drop took another hit as the bottom-place team lost 4-1 at Swansea.
The upside for QPR was Wigan remaining four points ahead in the third relegation place after failing to take any points off Chelsea.
Chelsea went in front in the 23rd minute after Fernando Torres latched onto David Luiz's pass and moved the ball forward to Ramires, who calmly dinked it over Ali Al-Habsi.
The second came 11 minutes into the second half. Cesar Azpilicueta brought down Cahill's deep free kick with his chest, cut into the penalty area and squared to Hazard, who swept the ball under Al-Habsi.
But the visitors produced a response inside two minutes. James McArthur sent the ball to Maloney on the edge of the penalty area. Cech rushed off his line, but Maloney rounded him before dispatching the ball in the net from a tight angle.
But Wigan couldn't conjure an equalizer before Chelsea's late goals added gloss to the win.
From Hazard's cutback, Lampard blasted in from the edge of the penalty area. In stoppage time, Al Absi batted away a shot from Azpilicueta, but substitute Marco Marin reacted, sending a low header into the net for his first Chelsea goal.
The victory relieved the pressure on Benitez following the slump that has also seen Chelsea exit the League Cup and draw against third-tier Brentford in the FA Cup.
"Nobody is in contact with the owner to find out if he says this or that," Benitez said in response to questions about his future after less than three months at Chelsea. "It's just speculation. I have to concentrate on winning games."
Tottenham recorded a second successive win as Bale made it four goals in three games.
The Wales winger scored from a dipping free kick in the 5th, and after Yoan Gouffran equalized, he powered in the winner in the 78th.
"We are fortunate to have players of this dimension who can decide games," Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas said.
At Sunderland, Cazorla put Arsenal ahead in the 35th after Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott combined.
Jenkinson was dismissed in the 62nd after being booked for bringing down Stephane Sessegnon, having already been booked for a ninth-minute foul on Jack Colback.
In south Wales, Swansea's goals all came from Spaniards, with Michu scoring twice and Angel Rangel and Pablo Hernandez also netting.
QPR, which had pulled one back at 2-0 through Bobby Zamora, is four points from safety where Reading is two points above the drop zone.
Reading lost 2-1 at Stoke, which won for the first time in 2013 after goals from Robert Huth and Cameron Jerome.
At Norwich, Fulham extended Norwich's winless run to nine games by holding out for a 0-0 draw.
Manchester United is leading the way in the title race and plays Everton on Sunday.
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Our chances off our charts were 26-16 Oilers.That's Tom Renney talking about the scoring chances in the Oilers last game against Anaheim. I don't know if he was talking about EV or overall, but either way it seems like an awfully generous count (Dennis scored the game 22-22 at EV and 32-30 for the Oilers overall). I wonder how many coaches blue-sky stuff like chances in front of the media. My guess? Most of them.
A look at the scoring chances from last night's game between the Flames and Coyotes, and a brief scouting report on what the Oilers might expect tomorrow night against Phoenix.
Scoring chances for the game on Nov. 11th between the Rangers and Sabres and a look forward to New York's next game against the Oilers.
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|Monday, August 27, 2012 11:31 AM
The nights are cooler and the sounds of a high school football game fill the air.
"What I did on my summer vacation" is a staple for a first assignment for school children everywhere.
Once again, we were honored with hosting Murray's granddaughter, Claire. A delightful 16-year-old, she brought a breath of fresh air to the newsroom when she graced us with her presence. She spent some time in each department and she even went out on assignment by herself. Her visit was too early for the fair this year. I was a little bummed. I like the fair so much and can't get there and she doesn't have her fair shoes yet. Last year was Claire's first ever trip to a county fair. I know it's hard to imagine when they are a part of your life that some people have never experienced one.
Nonetheless, she can check off her annual visit to Delphos.
I also got to spend some quality time with Cameron and friends. He's doing well and started his fall classes this week. He's very busy and has to remind me that I can also call him.
I am super excited about Labor Day weekend — the last weekend of summer. Just happens to be my birthday weekend. What? You say. Please, not gifts. I have everything I need. Really.
I have a pretty good date for a birthday. It's kind of a last hurrah of summer and then a segue way into my favorite season — fall.
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St. Petersburg 'Chizhik Pizhik' Children's Art Collection
St. Petersburg, Russia
By Marina Shusterman & Maria Gennadieva
The Chizhik PIzhik Art Studio provides children from St. Petersburg orphans with an opportunity to create and share. The Studio meets once a week over the course of the school year. Each May a public exhibition is organised to display the works to the St. Petersburg community.
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Close call with calamity
Volleyball champ survives health scare
No one would ever accuse Fred McConnell of being a couch potato.
At 70, the program head and professor of engineering at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (JSRCC) is slim and fit, and plays volleyball three nights a week or more.
So McConnell was not too alarmed at first when his heartburn wouldn't go away.
Even after two months, when the chest discomfort did not respond to medication and his doctor recommended a stress test, McConnell shrugged it off.
"I just had a stress test a couple of years ago," he told his doctor -- who checked his records and countered, "No, it's been seven."
In those seven years, said McConnell, stress tests have changed considerably. His 2005 test was conducted on a treadmill with the physician in the room, monitoring his reaction to exertion.
The 2005 diagnosis? Chronic heartburn.
This time, his stress test was the nuclear version, in which a radioactive dye is injected into the bloodstream to help create images of the heart muscle and valves at work. The pictures showed that one of McConnell's heart chambers wasn't filling up as it should, and he was referred to a cardiologist for a heart catheterization.
Still relatively unfazed, McConnell scheduled the catheterization -- then rescheduled it a week later so that he could play in a volleyball tournament first.
"I was afraid they'd find something," he admits now. And find something they did.
'A real mess'
"I was only half awake," said McConnell, as he recalls coming out of the anesthesia after the catheterization. "But I remember the doctor telling me, 'You have a real mess in there.'"
Later, the cardiologist told McConnell he was surprised he had never had a heart attack -- though he saw signs that there may have been one of the "silent" variety.
McConnell consulted with a surgeon, who drew pictures of the three blockages and scheduled him for surgery two weeks later. Since McConnell was on spring break at the time, he asked the surgeon if it was okay to go back to work.
"That depends," answered the doctor. "Is your job stressful?"
McConnell chuckles as he recalls his answer.
"Not for me -- but maybe for my students!"
Finding a substitute to take over at JSRCC for the rest of the semester, McConnell underwent surgery on March 27. During the operation, a fourth blockage was found.
Nine weeks after his quadruple bypass surgery, McConnell traveled to Salt Lake City and won both silver and bronze medals at the USA Volleyball Open National Championships.
Rum and medals
More than 430 teams from around the world competed in the June championships.
A long-time member of the Richmond Volleyball Club, McConnell earned his silver medal as a member of the GROG-65 Team (pictured above) in one session, and his bronze medal in another session as a member of Team SOTA-70.
Team GROG, he says, takes its name from the acronym for "Greater Richmond Old Guys," but the name hardly fits any more. In addition to the Richmond players, McConnell has GROG teammates hailing from Texas, Colorado and Arkansas.
"Grog also was a rum drink for the British Navy," he adds, "so our uniforms have a rum bottle logo."
Last October, he won a gold medal in the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah, on a 65's team that was a blend of RVC and Canadian players. In a couple of weeks, he will head to Utah for this year's Huntsman tournament, and he looks forward to it.
"The weather in Utah is beautiful this time of year," says McConnell. "And it's a well-run tournament -- like a mini-Olympics."
'A second home'
A native of Gate City, Va., McConnell began playing intramural volleyball when he was a student at Virginia Tech. (The loyal Hokie and season ticket holder is actually a "triple dipper," having gotten his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in civil engineering at Tech.) During grad school, he says, "we would get the gym for an hour and play volleyball instead of basketball. The faculty was really into volleyball."
Moving to Richmond in 1972 to teach at the newly-opened JSRCC, following stints at Germana and Wytheville community colleges, McConnell was invited to play in volleyball leagues that eventually formed the basis of RVC (established in 1980).
"Now it's a second home," the Glen Allen resident says of RVC.
At his other second home, JSRCC, McConnell enjoys frequent visits and contacts from former students -- who, he says with a chuckle, "are often shocked to see I'm still teaching."
His daughter, a freshman at Christopher Newport University, recently told him that she had seen his reviews online on "Rate Your Professor" and noted that the only bad rating he got was for giving too much work.
"But I've never had a student come back and say, 'You worked me too hard,'" says McConnell.
"They say, 'Thank you for kicking my butt. I wouldn't have made it at [the four-year institution attended] if you hadn't."
Not long ago, in fact, McConnell says he got an email from a 1981 graduate of JSRCC who went on to get his bachelor's degree and professional engineer license at other schools.
"He said JSRCC was the best school he attended," recalls McConnell, "with the best professors."
At an age when most people have long ago retired, McConnell has no immediate plans to stop working -- or to stop playing volleyball. In fact, he not only goes to rehab once a week, but also frequently works out on the treadmill at Shady Grove YMCA.
"I don't sit around much. I have to [stay in shape] if I'm going to be competitive," he says.
After competing in the USA Open National Championships every year for 23 years, McConnell says he can't single out any one year as his most memorable -- but admits the 2012 Open is likely to stand out in his memory in years to come.
"Any time you get to the medal stand, that's an accomplishment on its own. But nine weeks after heart surgery?" he exclaims, making it clear that his close call with calamity renders the accomplishment all the sweeter.
And McConnell has a word of advice for anyone suffering from what seems to be chronic heartburn.
"If it doesn't go away, see your doctor," he says emphatically. "Especially if you're not active."
Celebrating 106 years
Former Sandston resident Mildred Taylor celebrated her 106th birthday Aug. 9. Taylor, who now lives in Powhatan, is still a member of Sandston Baptist Church. She was visited the day after her birthday by several members of the church, who played for her a recording of the entire church membership singing happy birthday to her during worship. > Read more.
YMCA breaks ground for aquatic center
YMCA officials gathered last week to break ground on the new Tommy J. West Aquatic Center at the Shady Grove Family YMCA on Nuckols Road. The center, which will featured 7,600 square feet of competitive and recreational space, including water slides, play areas for children and warmer water for those with physical limitations, is the fourth phase of a $4 million expansion at the facility. West was president and CEO of Capital Interior Contractors and a founding member of the Central Virginia Region of the Virginia Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors. > Read more.
Rotary donates to 'Bright Beginnings'
The Sandston Rotary Club recently donated $1,000 to the Sandston YMCA for its Bright Beginnings program, which helps provide children in need with school supplies for the new school year. > Read more.
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Journey to mediocrity
'The Hundred-Foot Journey' fails to capitalize on tasty concept
The Hundred-Foot Journey is a curious little Romeo and Juliet of a film. A family, forced out of their native India, begins a trek across Europe.
The family's sole mode of transportation sputters and dies in a sleepy little French town, but the town's food culture is high, and that's a perfect place for a family of restaurateurs to settle down. There's only one problem – the family's rustic "Maison Mumbai" is right across the street (a hundred feet away, if the title didn't clue you in) from a prestigious French bistro with a Michelin star, run with an iron fist by the dreaded Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren, pictured).
It's here that a particular Romeo and Juliet story begins to develop, with Hassan (Manish Dayal) on the Indian side and Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon) on the French side. > Read more.
Weekend Top 10
Enjoy the final days of summer with comedian Guy Torry, the Sam's Club National BBQ Tour or mystery writer Mary Miley Theobald at Twin Hickory Library. Another great way to welcome the beginning of fall is to check out the UR Spider Football season opener with man's best friend. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
Bottoms up
Short Pump brewery offers more than just beer
I am still (happily) thinking about my entire experience at Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery last week. Knowing nothing about this new brewery out of Denver, I was leery of brew-pub in the heart of Short Pump Town Center – this is not what I'd usually think of as a perfect fit, and yet, it was.
The restaurant and craft brewery opened in early June and features 10 beers made by female brewmaster Becky Hammond (pictured). This is the restaurant's second location in Virginia; the first is in Arlington. Behind glass walls, customers watched the beer brewing in massive steel barrels. For our up-and-coming beer region, it makes sense that Short Pump would jump on board.
As I walked up to the back of the mall near the comedy club, I was taken aback by what I saw: at the top of the stairs was an overflowing restaurant with outdoor seating, large umbrellas and dangling outdoor lights. > Read more.
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THE LEADING MEN: Benjamin Walker, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof's Heavy Drinker and Thinker
By Brandon Voss
After a Bloody Bloody presidential detour, Benjamin Walker comes back to the classics as Brick in Broadway's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and considers what makes the revival special. Want to know if Brick's gay? Ask Walker's mom.
He's played presidents in the popcorn flick "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" and the Broadway rock musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, but Benjamin Walker now faces one of his greatest challenges in leading a classic Tennessee Williams family drama. Walker, whose previous Broadway credits include revivals of Inherit the Wind and Les Liaisons Dangereuses, stars as tormented alcoholic Brick Pollitt opposite Tony winner Scarlett Johansson's Maggie in the latest revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, which officially opens Jan. 17, 2013, at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre. The 30-year-old actor-comedian discusses the perils of onstage drinking and how he's found the funny in the dysfunction.
You became an action star in "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter," and you'll next appear onscreen in the HBO film "Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight." As you branch out into TV and film, how important is it for you to stay connected to the theatre?
You showed tremendous loyalty to the theatre when you turned down the role of the Beast in the film "X-Men: First Class" in order to transfer with Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson from the Public Theater to Broadway.
Realistically, that production may not have moved to Broadway without your involvement.
Unfortunately, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson closed on Broadway after only 120 performances. Any regrets there?
BW: Our director, Rob Ashford, was one of the first guys to give me a shot. We were going to do Brigadoon together a few years ago, but it fell apart. We've since worked together on a number of things, like opening the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas. I adore his work. He inspires me, and I knew that I could learn a lot from him. And Scarlett's not bad either! Based on those two components alone, I'd be interested in doing the play even if it were toilet paper.
Rob Ashford is an inspired choice for this revival, which marks his directorial debut of a non-musical Broadway production. He's a director-choreographer best known for his work on shows like Evita, How to Succeed and Thoroughly Modern Millie.
One sometimes wonders why a particular play gets revived time and time again.
What is it about Cat on a Hot Tin Roof that people continually want to revisit?
What do you think separates this revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof from others before it?
Did you not see the 2008 African-American revival with Terrence Howard either?
BW: There are definitely some traps for Brick, particularly in the early few pages of the play when he doesn't say very much and he's drinking a lot. So much of his life is about trying to avoid issues, avoid feelings, avoid memories. That can be a trap for an actor, because you're not engaged with anyone, so it comes off as blasé, one-note and boring. It's like watching a boiling pot: You don't know what's going on inside if there's a lid on it, but if you know that it's boiling, you know it can blow at any second. Visually, both pots are almost the same, so you have to have that internal turmoil.
Much of your audience will likely be familiar with Cat on a Hot Tin Roof from the film or from recent revivals. The great Paul Newman famously played Brick onscreen. Do audience preconceptions put any additional pressure on you?
You married actress Mamie Gummer last year. Are you drawing on the new marriage, with all its ups and downs, to enrich Brick and Maggie's relationship?
Although she's primarily a film actress, Johansson won a Tony for her Broadway debut in the 2010 revival of A View from a Bridge. What's it been like to work with her?
What's the greatest challenge in playing your iconic role?
As far as Brick's heavy drinking goes, how method have you been in your research?
Brick is leaning hard on the bottle following the suicide of his close friend Skipper, who had confessed his romantic feelings for Brick. There has also been much debate about Brick's sexuality. Do you see him as gay?
Is that mystery important for the audience?
BW: Of course. I can't show up if I don't know that. I can't say Tennessee Williams' words if I haven't done that work. That would be a lazy actor right there. [Laughs.] Yeah, maybe I'll just figure it out as I go. Maybe Brick's really in love with Big Mama!
You're also a stand-up comic and host of a variety series called "Find the Funny." Are you finding the humor in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Some theatregoers may compare your performance as Brick with your performance as Andrew Jackson. It's easy to dismiss those characters as having nothing in common, but have you noticed any similarities?
You were born and raised in Georgia. Did that come in handy when working on your Southern accent for Brick?
You seem to have lost your Southern accent altogether.
(A version of this interview appears in the January 2012 issue of Playbill magazine.)
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Praying for Haitians a year after the quake
January 12, 2011 marks one year since a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook Haiti. Most of the infrastructure in the capital city of Port-au-Prince was destroyed; more than 200,000 people lost their lives; and approximately 2 million people were displaced. Additional tragic blows to the country were an outbreak of cholera and flooding from Hurricane Tomas.
Despite enormous challenges, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), working with our Haitian mission partners and as members of the ACT Alliance, continues to provide relief for families still displaced. Recovery work focused on providing shelter and clean water, rebuilding Haiti's health care, restoring food security and livelihoods, and offering school and recreational activities for children and youth enables earthquake-affected families to see some hope out of the chaos of this disaster.
Many congregations are setting aside a time of remembrance for the people of Haiti. Christian Aid, a co-member of ACT Alliance, has produced a reflective slideshow to commemorate the Haitian earthquake. PDA encourages you to use this video to remember the ongoing hardships in Haiti and to pray for healing and hope for our neighbors in need.
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The good news for the Edmeston softball team was a 5-2 victory over Milford in the Tri-Valley League championship game Friday at Oneonta State.
The better news? Winning pitcher Catherine Johnson and batterymate Sarah Lawrence have yet to spend one day in high school.
Lawrence caught a six-hitter by Johnson, who struck out nine and walked two in leading the Panthers to their first Tri-Valley League championship since the program's three-year reign from 2005-07.
"Catherine and Sarah are both eighth-graders, so I knew what I had with them," said first-year Edmeston coach Ken Plows, who spent the last two seasons as the Panthers' modified coach. "I think we're a strong team, but I know we've got some work to do."
Edmeston (17-2) seemed to work pretty well together Friday, jumping to a 4-0 lead after four innings.
Lawrence drove in the first run with a sacrifice fly to center in the bottom of the first inning that plated No. 2 hitter Katlin Talbot. One of seven seniors on the Edmeston roster, Talbot started the rally with a one-out single and advanced to third on another single by freshman Sydney Smith.
Talbot and Lawrence also accounted for the second run in the third inning. Talbot drew a one-out walk from losing pitcher Kaitlin Van Winkler, who gave up an RBI double to Lawrence one out later.
"It was almost the same thing," Plows said. "Sarah actually just missed a home run to left field, maybe by a foot. She tried to stretch that into a triple by not looking at her base coach, but that didn't work. At least she got the RBI."
Johnson helped herself with a leadoff single in the fourth. She took second on a wild pitch before Savanna Fistrowicz walked. Both runners advanced on another wild pitch, setting up senior Michaela Simmons for an RBI groundout to first. Senior Madison Porter later hit an RBI single to stake Edmeston to a 4-0 lead.


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The Catalina Canyon Resort and Spa is nestled in the foothills of Catalina Island overlooking the quaint town of Avalon and the ocean below. Guests of Catalina Canyon will find comfort, tranquility, and a good vacation value- all ingredients for a perfect island holiday.
The resort features spacious guestrooms with private balconies and a range of bedding options.
Guests of the Catalina Canyon can relax in the heated outdoor pool and hot tub, or indulge in a massage treatment at the Spa at Catalina located within the resort.
Dining is available at the Canyon Bar and Grill in the resort's scenic courtyard. The Canyon Bar and Grill serves breakfast and dinner and specializes in fresh California cuisine.
The Catalina Canyon Resort is located approximately ½ mile from downtown Avalon and area beaches. A complimentary shuttle runs regularly throughout the day.
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Dining is available at the Canyon Bar and Grill in the resort's scenic courtyard. The Canyon Bar and Grill serves breakfast and dinner and specializes in fresh California cuisine.
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Wet Spot Rentals On the Outback Tour discover the hidden side of Catalina, where the buffalo roam. The hour drive to the beach provides amazing views and a local guide to point out wildlife and island landmarks. At Little Harbor you have 3 hours to enjoy lunch, kayaks and beach toys before returning to Avalon.Wet Spot Rentals also rents kayaks, snorkel gear and stand up paddle boards by the hour. New this year's glass bottom kayak tours! (Minutes from the resort)
Avalon Theater The historic Avalon Theater is one of the nation's first art deco movie houses designed to embrace the advent of talking motion pictures. Friday and Saturday nights offer pre-movie concerts on the theater's historical Page Pipe Organ. One of only four like it in the world, the organ offers 16 ranks of pipes, with an average of 80 pipes per rank concealed in the ceiling lofts of the theater. (Minutes from the resort)
Catalina Zip Line Eco Tour The only zip line in LA and Orange County. Dropping from 500ft. to 60ft. above sea level with one run that is 1,100 linear feet long. Travel close to three quarters of a mile over five consecutive zips at speeds pushing 45mph. The tour lasts approximately two hours. Reservations are highly recommended. (2 miles from resort)
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Amaretto Cheese-Filled Apricots Recipe
"I had these at a holiday party and thought they were excellent," says Yvonne Starlin of Portland, Tennessee. You get lots of sweet flavor in one little bite!
- 1 package (7 ounces) dried pitted Mediterranean apricots
- 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted, divided
- 1/4 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Amaretto or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract plus 5 teaspoons orange juice
- Gently loosen a long side of each apricot, splitting apricots to resemble clamshells. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup almonds, cherries and amaretto until blended. Spoon 1-1/4 teaspoons filling into each apricot.
- Place remaining almonds in a small shallow dish; roll exposed cheese portions of apricots in nuts. Yield: about 2 dozen.
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These were very tasty and liked by all. I of course used (full-fat) cream cheese to bring out the full flavor of these treats.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2011
These were excellent! I used (full-fat) mascarpone instead of cream cheese, and they were delicious. All the friends who tried them wanted the recipe and couldn't believe how simple they were.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2010
This is a healthy alternative to cookies. I used 1/3 less fat cream cheese and had to add much less orange juice so the mixture was still stiff for filling. We love them.
Reviewed Jun. 1, 2010
Wow...these are amazing. Not hard to make and I got rave reviews from family and friends. I made both the "Adult" version and the one for the kids. They all disappeared. Thanks for an excellent recipe. I will be making these again and again!!!
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Ultimate Fighter winner Ryan Bader found himself in an unenviable position last night in Japan when Quinton Jackson, his opponent at UFC 144, stepped on the scale at 211 pounds rather than within the contracted light heavyweight range. Bader, on the cusp of what's likely the biggest fight of his career, was then forced to decide whether he wanted to face a larger opponent who hadn't endured the same rigors of cutting weight or cost the card its co-headlining bout.
In the end Bader opted for the former, accepting a catch-weight clash with "Rampage" while also receiving the added bonus of a 20% cut of Jackson's winnings.
"I'm not going to sit and dwell about it," explained Bader of his decision in an interview with Fuel TV during their weigh-in special. "I came all the way to Japan, I didn't come here to question somebody and go home. I came here to fight and to fight 'Rampage,' so that's what we're gonna do."
See if Bader made the right call tonight when he fights Jackson on PPV with the broadcast starting at 10:00 PM EST.
Read below for a complete list of UFC 144 weigh-in results:
Tiequan Zhang (146 lbs) vs. Issei Tamura (145 lbs)
Takeya Mizugaki (135 lbs) vs. Chris Cariaso (136 lbs)
Riki Fukuda (185 lbs) vs. Steve Cantwell (185 lbs)
Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto (136 lbs) vs. Vaughan Lee (135 lbs)
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Hatsu Hioki (145 lbs) vs. Bart Palaszewski (146 lbs)
Yushin Okami (185 lbs) vs. Tim Boetsch (185 lbs)
Mark Hunt (254 lbs) vs. Cheick Kongo (229 lbs)
Yoshihiro Akiyama (169 lbs) vs. Jake Shields (170 lbs)
Quinton Jackson (211 lbs) vs. Ryan Bader (205 lbs)
Frankie Edgar (154 lbs) vs. Benson Henderson (154 lbs)
[...] infamous than his power-bomb finish of Ricardo Arona. However, when it came to his bout against Ryan Bader this past weekend at UFC 144, few believed Jackson could channel the "Rampage" of old and wow [...]
[...] next move is that of "Rampage" Jackson's outlook after a sloppy decision loss to Ryan Bader. While White was confident Jackson would be back, he questioned whether or not the fan-favorite's [...]
[...] an epic comeback against Yushin Okami, and Quinton Jackson lsoing to former Ultimate Fighter winner Ryan Bader as the result of sub-par [...]
[...] Set to unfold from Saitama Super Arena, UFC 144 features Edgar putting his gold up for grabs against polished pugilist Benson Henderson in the main event of a card including six other main card collisions. Other match-ups slated to take place include Yushin Okami vs. Tim Boetsch, Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon, Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields, and Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader. [...]
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In 23 starts this season, Roy Oswalt walked more than two batters in a game just once, and hit batters with pitches only five times.
Which made his sudden loss of control in the bottom of the fourth inning all the more surprising, as Oswalt needed only six pitches to walk Lance Berkman and plunk Matt Holliday. And after falling behind 2-0 to Yadier Molina, Oswalt gave up a drive to deep right field that Hunter Pence was just able to snag.
Crisis averted? Hardly.
Oswalt's first pitch to David Freese was a hanging change-up, which Freese lined into the left-corner, both runners scoring easily.
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Kevin Durant should, unquestionably, be the Most Improved Player of the Year. In short, he has not only risen almost every average he has by a significant margin, but he has also risen his level of game from that of a star to that of a super star. He is the first player since Michael Jordan to have 25 Points of more in 25 straight games. And he's accomplished that feat while on a highly successful team, not while hogging the ball while playing with a bunch of yardbirds.Durant has also improved his defense, going from a complete pushover to actually holding players like Carmelo Anthony and Paul Pierce to sub-par games later in the season.
In short, last year, Kevin Durant was a great scorer on a bad team who turned the ball over too much and had horrific defense. Now, he's a legitimate MVP candidate on a good team, and the league's leading scorer. Yeah, I'd say that's some pretty decent improvement.
— SB Nation's Thunder blog, Welcome To Loud City
2. Andrew Bogut (7 Votes)
Remember Andrew Bogut? Before this season, he seemed destined to go down in NBA History as one of those also-ran #1 Draft picks that never quite panned out. Maybe not a full-fledged Kwame Brown, but more of a Joe Smith, Kenyon Martin-type player. Good, but never mistaken for great.
Except... This year, Bogut was exactly the kind of foundational superstar you'd expect from a number one pick. He anchored the Bucks' offense with far more consistency than Brandon Jennings ever did, and more importantly, he was the catalyst for what turned out to be one of the best defensive teams in basketball this year. SB Nation's Bucks blog, Brew Hoop, outlined his expoits on defense during the year, and really, it's impossible to capture just how valuable he was. This is what we'd always expected out of Andrew Bogut, and just when the basketball world was ready to write him off, he made a leap that nobody imagined possible.
He's hurt now, so the Bucks enter the playoffs as heavy underdogs. But he'll back next season, and after this year's progression, Bogut and the Bucks will enter as one of the most promising teams in the league. That's a pretty big jump from what we would projected last year.
— Andrew Sharp, SBNation.com
3. Aaron Brooks (5 Votes)
It's difficult to gauge, statistically, why Aaron Brooks should win the Most Improved Player award. Sure, look at his stats: they're up from years past, and by a pretty significant margin. Scoring output is up by nearly 9 points per game, assists are up by 3 per game, three-pointers made are nearly doubled – it all looks fine and dandy from afar. But take a look at those increased minutes per game, too. Suddenly, the accompanying statistics look quite reasonable, if not merely average.
Consider, however, exactly what Brooks has had to do in order to keep those stats from being even lower. This is the first time that he has been an every-day starter, and from the opening tip of Day 1, he has been the "go-to" guy on offense, an enormous jump in responsibility. To make matters worse, the Rockets were without a reliable post presence all season long, shifting opposing defenses' attention from the paint to the perimeter – in other words, to Brooks.
The roster changes haven't made things any easier on Aaron. He has been playing alongside statistical nightmare Trevor Ariza, and had to switch gears mid-season once longtime floor mate Carl Landry was swapped for Kevin Martin. Currently, there are nine players on the Rockets roster that weren't there last season, and for a point guard, the floor general, that's quite a difficult adjustment to make. But Brooks has done it successfully, and for that, he should be rightfully commended. On the other hand, Kevin Durant, a prime MIP candidate, has played with basically the same roster for the past three seasons, which is more than enough time to get comfortable.
That said, as Justin Kubatko of Basketball-Reference points out in an excellent statistical breakdown, Brooks hasn't played to his expected value for the season. Conversely, Durant has doubled his, and from that standpoint, the Durantula should be the MIP. But remember, we're not talking about who should get the award, but rather who will most likely win it.
Since the award's inception in 1985, not a single winner was as established a player as Durant was entering this season. In nearly all cases, the award was given to a relatively unknown player who managed to raise his points per game from the previous season by a significant number. In that regard, who best fits the bill? Yup, it's Aaron Brooks.
— SB Nation's Rockets blog, The Dream Shake
Least Improved? The New Jersey Nets
Really and truly, the Nets should have been better than 12-70. They lacked a bench, they had some injuries, and they endured a coaching change, but still. Brook Lopez, Devin Harris, Chris Douglas-Roberts and Courtney Lee were two promising second-year players, and... Well, everybody got worse. Or at least, every night, somebody was worse, and the Nets found a way to lose.
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Code: ATH0007 Adult Price: 52 (EUR) + Delphi Full Day With Lunch With its site raised on the slopes of a high mountain terrace and dwarfed on either side by the great and ominous crags of Parnassus, it's easy to see why the ancients believed Delphi to be the centre of the universe. Confirmation of a divine presence was achieved through the discovery of a rock chasm that exudes strange vapours and reduced all visitors to frenzied, incoherent and undoubtedly prophetic mutterings, whilst consulting the Oracle! Visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Stadium and the Temple, as well as the museum of Delphi - home to over 10,000 artefacts, including the famous bronze Charioteer. In addition, you will also pass through the typical mountain Greek village of Arachova - famous for its cheese, matured in nearby caves, and for its flokati rugs. 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Code: ATH0002 Adult Price: 95 (EUR) + Cape Sounion Take a relaxing trip down to the southernmost tip of Mainland Greece to see the 5th century BC Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. See if you can spot where Byron carved his initials on one of the temple's sixteen columns. Marvel at the sheer rugged beauty of the coastline and the ancient temple perched above a 197-foot drop down to the Aegean Sea below. Stand above the site of the world's first lighthouse, overlooking an area steeped in classical Greek history, ever since the tragic King Aegeas threw himself from the rocky precipice into the sea below, thereby giving his name to the Aegean Sea. Code: ATH0003 Adult Price: 37 (EUR) PATMOS + Scenic Island Tour An interesting scenic island tour has been designed for those passengers who prefer to discover the beauties of Patmos from the comfort of an air-conditioned motor coach. Start the tour from the port of Scala and drive to the central part of the island "Chora" which is the location of the Majestic Byzantine Monastery of St. John the Divine, built in 1088. Your sightseeing will first bring you to the Grotto of the Apocalypse, and then to the windmills of Chora, once upon a time the landmark of all Aegean Islands, from where you will enjoy a beautiful view and have the chance to take photos. Afterwards, continue around the island to see its landscape of outstanding natural beauty comprising of rocky hills, dozens of tongues of land reaching out into the sea, tranquil beaches and many picturesque inlets. Before arriving at the port, a stop of 10 minutes is made at the square at Kambos in the north part of island. The tour ends at the port of Scala to enjoy free time in the quaint and picturesque little town. A refreshment or a coffee will be offered at Arion Café, the oldest and most beautiful café of the town. Code: PAT0002 Adult Price: 45 (EUR) + Agriolivado Beach Transfer After disembarking the vessel join your coach and drive to one of the most beautiful, picturesque and clean family beach of the island, called "Agriolivado", located at the northern part of the village of Skala. There you can enjoy swimming in crystal clear waters and relax on the sandy beach for approximately two hours. Rejoin your motor coach which will bring you back to the port of Skala, where you can either return to the vessel or enjoy a casual stroll around the picturesque port town Skala. Code: PAT0001 Adult Price: 12 (EUR) + St John s Monastery And Grotto Of The Apocalypse Depart from the port of Scala and enjoy a short drive to the village of Chora, where the monastery of St. John is built within the walls of a strong fortification. As you walk uphill towards the entrance of the monastery marvel at this magnificent structure, which was built 900 years ago. View the courtyard, the monks' dining room and the old bakery before you visit the main church noted for its outstanding frescoes and interior decoration. Next, visit the small museum where priceless ecclesiastical treasures, books, manuscripts, mosaics, Icons, splendid medieval textiles, vestments and jewelry are housed. Return to your motorcoach and continue to the nearby Grotto of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of the Apocalypse above it. Walk down the steps to the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Here you will see the niches in the wall that mark the pillow and ledge used as a desk by the author of the Book of the Revelation and the crack in the rock made by the voice of God honouring the Holy Trinity.Afterwards, drive back to the port of Scala and enjoy some free time in this quaint and picturesque town. (N.B.:Tour not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties). Code: PAT0003 Adult Price: 45 (EUR) KUSADASI + Ancient Ephesus Drive through the colourful town of Kusadasi and along the coast to reach Ephesus, famous in antiquity for its Temple of Diana - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - and later the home of St. John. During the years of the Roman Empire, the Greek port of Ephesus became the greatest city in Asia Minor. Upon arrival at Ephesus follow your guide to enter the ancient site through the Magnesian Gate. Discover innumerable monuments including the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of Scolastika and the Great Theatre built in the Greek era and reconstructed in the Roman period, which is still noted for its remarkable acoustics. View the symbols all around and marvel at the fact that one is still able to read the inscriptions in the ancient Greek language. Walk back to your coach along the Arcadian Way, where once Mark Anthony and Cleopatra rode in procession. As you drive back to Kusadasi, on a hill above Selcuk, just outside Ephesus, view the Basilica of St. John, which was erected over his grave in the 6th century A.D. by Emperor Justinian. Before returning to the ship, enjoy free time in Kusadasi or get a cultural taste of Turkey by enjoying an exhibition of oriental carpets, jewellery or leather goods. Code: KUS0002 Adult Price: 55 (EUR) + Ephesus And The House Of The Virgin Mary Drive through the colourful town of Kusadasi to reach Mt. Koressos. Situated in a small valley, the humble chapel lies on the site of the little house where the Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her last days. Despite the many controversies, the Christian World still favours this belief and the site has been officially sanctioned by the Vatican for pilgrimage. Continue on to Ancient Ephesus accompanied by your guide and walk through the Magnesian Gate, the entrance to the ancient city of Ephesus. Your guided walking tour will take you through one of the most magnificent excavations in the world. See the Odeon (concert hall), the Fountain of Trajan, the steam-heated Baths of Scolastika, the Temple of Hadrian and the Latrians, the Library of Celsus and The Great Theatre, the largest one in antiquity with a capacity of 24000 seats where St. Paul preached. Walk back to the coach along the Arcadian Way, where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. While driving back to Kusadasi and just outside Ephesus, view the Basilica of St. John, which was erected over his grave in the 6th century A.D. by Emperor Justinian. Before returning to the ship, enjoy free time in Kusadasi or get a cultural taste of Turkey by enjoying an exhibition of oriental carpets, jewellery or leather goods. Code: KUS0003 Adult Price: 59 (EUR) + Ancient Ephesus And The Terrace Houses Drive through the colourful town of Kusadasi and along the coast to reach Ephesus, famous in antiquity for its Temple of Diana - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - and later the home of St. John. During the years of the Roman Empire, the Greek port of Ephesus became the greatest city in Asia Minor. Upon arrival at Ephesus follow your guide to enter the ancient site through the Magnesian Gate. Discover innumerable monuments including the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of Scolastika and the Great Theatre built in the Greek Era and reconstructed in the Roman period, which is still noted for its remarkable acoustics. View the symbols all around and marvel at the fact that one is still able to read the inscriptions in the ancient Greek language. Walk back to your coach along the Arcadian Way, where once Mark Anthony and Cleopatra rode in procession. As you drive back to Kusadasi, on a hill above Selcuk, just outside Ephesus, view the Basilica of St. John, which was erected over his grave in the 6th century AD by Emperor Justinian. Ephesus terrace houses are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also known as "the houses of the rich", these dwellings were inhabited by the wealthiest social class and they provide us with a stunning insight into Roman family live. Code: KUS0001 Adult Price: 59 (EUR) SANTORINI + Sailing And Volcano Enjoy a cruise (by motorboat) around the active crater of Nea Kameni islet. Sail along the strange formations of its volcanic shores, where black lava rocks and white pumice are combined beautifully with the red colour of lava. Take a walk to the top of the volcanic island where sulphur is spewed into the air by one of the craters. Enjoy this surreal landscape as your guide narrates the creation and history of the volcano and the last eruption leading to the destruction of the island of Santorini. The tidal wave created by the eruption was of such an immense magnitude, it destroyed the thriving city of Knossos on the island of Crete. As your caique enters the narrows of the two lava islets, Palea and Nea Kameni, the colour of the water changes from dark blue to sulphur green. In the distance, admire the breathtaking sight of Fira town with its white washed houses clinging precariously on the rim of the Caldera. Take time to swim in the warm waters heated by Hot Springs on the sea floor. Your excursion will end in Fira where your guide will show you the way to the cable car and you will make your own way back to the ship. N.B.: This tour is available from April to September and is subject to weather conditions. Please note the water at the hot springs is reddish brown in colour and may stain light coloured swimsuits. Code: SAN0005 Adult Price: 55 (EUR) + Jeep Safari Adventure Departing the ship by local tender we will head for Athinios port to meet our Local Guide and begin the Jeep Safari. Then we head for the "faros" (Greek for "lighthouse"), at Akrotiri, the most southern part of the island. After a quick photo stop we will leave the "faros" behind and move on to the next destination, Vlychada Beach. The village of Vlychada is where all the local fishing boats are moored. After a photo stop here we move on to the next destination, Perissa Beach. This beautiful beach with its black sand is a fantastic backdrop for the lively beach bars that can be seen all along the beach front. Here we will have the opportunity to stop and enjoy some refreshments in one of the many cafes or to walk around before getting back into the jeep to continue to the next stop, Profitis Elias. It is the highest point of the island and it offers the most amazing and dramatic panoramic view. Leaving Profitis Elias and heading down the mountain we will drive through Exo Gonia, a small sleepy village. Next stop for photos is Kamari beach. Once a fishing village, Kamari is now a hub of life and it has been discovered by tourists from all over the world. It now hosts many hotels and restaurants and of course, colourful shops. The last village we will visit will be Monolithos. This lovely place remains a little quieter and seems more sleepy that the previous beach of Kamari, but not less beautiful. The final stop on your safari tour will be Fira. Here we will leave the jeeps behind and follow our Local Guide up to the Metropolis Church of Fira and return to the ship by cable car. Code: SAN0004 Adult Price: 55 (EUR) + Excursion To Oia Village Driving along the road you'll have the unique opportunity to admire the panoramic view of the Aegean sea with the neighbouring islands. A unique sight is also the various layers of lava that one can see on the face of the rock, each layer being another phase of the activity of the volcano. Built on the Caldera rim, Oia Village is an excellent example of Cycladic architecture. Accompanied by your guide explore the village walking along the cobble-stone streets and the white-washed houses with blue shutters where one gets the impression that they are living in a beautiful travel poster. After Oia the bus will drive you up to Fira, where you will make your own way back to the ship. Code: SAN0001 Adult Price: 55 (EUR) HERAKLION + A Taste Of Crete The tour begins from the Venetian lion-guarded port of Heraklion with a drive through the city to the famous wine producing area of Peza, south of Heraklion. The drive is through breathtaking landscape of countryside and vineyards as old as Minoan times. The first stop is a modern winery, where you will see the updated methods of wine making and sample some of the delicious Cretan wines. The drive continues through rural villages to the village of Archanes, the municipality in the area. On the way, a photo stop is made at Vathypetro to view one of the oldest farmhouses in Crete, dating to the Minoan period (16th century BC). The tour continues through the island's hilly countryside where olive groves and vineyards existed from as far back as 4,000 years. Arriving at the village of Archanes, which is situated 10 km south of the Palace of Knossos, you will visit the quaint market town of Archanes characterised by many restored sandstone houses dating from the Turkish period. At a taverna in the village's tree-shaded square, you will sample an assortment of Cretan snacks and locally produced wine, and have a chance to mingle with many of the locals themselves while listening to typical Greek music. You will have free time to browse before the return drive to the port of Heraklion and the ship. Code: HER0001 Adult Price: 49 (EUR) + Palace Of Knossos Crete is the largest and the most rugged of the Greek islands. It is also the home of the great Minoan Civilization and the mythological home of Zeus. After a short drive through the town of Heraklion the tour will arrive at the Knossos excavations. Here, Sir Arthur Evan's archaeological discoveries revealed a civilization dating back to 4000 BC, when a great empire flourished on the island of Crete. Based on the wealth of artefacts that were found, Evans theorized that this was the site of the ancient Minoan Kingdom. These findings will be viewed in detail, as our guide will lead us on a journey of discovery to learn of the sophisticated culture that flourished thousands of years ago on this island. The Palace, decorated with frescoes and shields houses the Hall of the Royal Guard, the Hall of the Double Axes, the King's Chamber with the alabaster throne, the Queen's Apartment, beautiful courtyards and shrines. Having visited this remarkable site your coaches will take you back to the Venetian lion-guarded port of Heraklion to rejoin your ship. Walking in the archaeological site of Knossos will be on uneven gravel surfaces. Passengers may not be allowed to enter the site with big bags/rucksacks. Code: HER0003 Adult Price: 49 (EUR) + City Tour And Museum Depart by bus from the port and have a city tour for approximately 45 minutes. Heraklion is the largest urban centre in Crete, the capital of the region and the economic centre of the island. The first European civilization, the Minoan civilization, flourished on this land 5,000 years ago. The city is also the commercial and scientific centre of the island. It has a strategic geopolitical position in the southeast basin of the Mediterranean Sea connecting three continents and many different cultures. Continue with a visit to the archaeological museum which contains the most important artifacts from the Minoan civilization. After you have free time for shopping in Heraklion centre. Code: HER0002 Adult Price: 49 (EUR)


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It's not just games: how learning to code could change the education system
Should basic computer programming become a required course in American education? President Obama thought the idea made sense when it was posed to him during a Google + Hangout on Valentine's Day. "I want to make sure [young people] know how to actually produce stuff using computers, and not just consume stuff," he said.
"There are a whole bunch of young people out there who I suspect if in high school are given the opportunity to figure [that] out — 'Here's how you can design your own games, but it requires you to know math and requires you to know science,' or you know, 'Here's what a career in graphic design looks like, and we're going to start setting those programs in our high schools not waiting til community college' — Not only does it prepare young people who are not going to a four-year college to be job-ready, but it also engages kids because they feel like, 'I get this,'" Obama said, as reported by Polygon.
The possibilities are more exciting than just games
Les Miller, Professor of Computer Science at Iowa State University, said that, while Obama's words were encouraging, the solution isn't to simply introduce a new course that focuses on programming language into the curriculum. Students would forget a course like that as soon as they didn't need it, he said.
The challenge then, is to shift the perception that computation and programming skills only apply when trying to think like a Computer Science major or perform computer-related tasks. Therefore, schools need to foster not just computational skill, but computational thinking. Get everyone to practice computational thinking, Miller said, and they'll begin to understand problems and concepts on a deeper, more fundamental level.
This is why using games as an example is so powerful: If you tell students that they'll learn how to create a video game, they won't focus on the math, or the skills they have to learn to get there. They're going to focus on what they need to do to make the games. If the goal is exciting enough, the steps to get there cease to be serious barriers.
This is only part of the opportunity presented by teaching children to code; as programming may be able to teach children to engage in science in a way that's more direct, and informative, to what's currently in the books.
Programming half-life (not the game)
Miller showed me examples of ways to use code to make even complex situations easier to understand.
"If you look at half-life, half-life is interesting because most science books don't necessarily say that it's very precise, but they imply it," Miller said. "They'll show 16 beryllium-11 isotopes, and then they'll show another picture that has eight, because after one half-life, half of them are gone, and after two half-lifes they're down to four, but it's actually probabilistic."
"What happens is that on each isotope, there's actually some notion of probability of how long it's gonna last. So at the end of one half-life, all the isotopes could be gone. Or they could still all be there." As he explained the concept, Miller pulled up a line of code created in Scratch, an introductory-level programming suite.
Sixteen sprites representing beryllium-11 appeared on screen, but when he clicked the start button and the code began to execute, they started to disappear. The code, Miller pointed out, was using probability in combination with the accepted measures of half-life to create a visual representation of the real-world process. Everything being shown, from the sprites to how long they appeared on-screen, was dictated by a small segment of code to the left.
Speaking as someone who can sometimes still struggle with HTML tags, this blew my mind. And yet, Miller said, this was an exercise and program that could be shown to, and reproduced by, middle school students. You can't create the code unless you understand the problem, and once you're finished with the code you have a way of getting an answer that's closer to reality than what's taught in books.
A learning computer
Miller showed me several other examples during my time with him, such as a visual representation of the classic "two trains leave their stations" problem, and a social studies presentation that could be 10x more engaging than a simple PowerPoint. One example stuck out, though: a bat sprite that could be made to appear as though it were flapping its wings. It took less than five minutes to get the bat to animate properly, and the process was as simple as dragging and dropping bits of code into a window.
What made the bat special though, was the appeal. It looked like a cartoon. I thought back to when I was a kid, how I wished I could have made my drawings come to life. Miller said that my fantasy was and is a common one, and there are two subjects to which first-time Scratch users are almost always drawn: animation and video games. Kids love video games and cartoons. Instead of ignoring these childhood loves, Scratch - and by extension any program that teaches coding - can turn them into a learning experience.
Imagine a child playing the newest Mario Bros. at home, and then heading to school, where they learn Scratch. Possibilities ignite in their mind of what they can do, and they think of how much fun they had playing. They want to make their own game, so they start experimenting in code and scripting an executable program, de-constructing and reverse-engineering the game's processes in their mind; press A to jump, jumping on this sprite causes failure, touching this sprite means you win, etc. The end result isn't just a child's experiment or first step into programming, it's a lesson in how to think. And it started with a game.
Miller told me several times during our time together that these examples are much more than superficial, interesting lines of code. He reiterated that, while some impressive scripts could be written by inventive students, the true value of learning to code lies in how scripting forces the mind to view a problem.
"When kids are writing a program, they have to understand what you're trying to teach. They have to understand it at a fundamental level," Miller said. "It's forcing them to think about what they're trying to provide an answer for. With the two trains problem, if you had a student program that, they'd never get another one of those wrong. That's really the value of it."
Citizens with a lack of programming knowledge is just a symptom, and treating a symptom doesn't cure the disease. It's easy to look at the lack of tech-savvy people in America and propose a coding course to fix it, but that's a temporary, short-sighted solution. Scripting languages will always be changing and evolving.
If students could be taught to analyze problems the way they would construct a sequence of code however, that sort of thinking could serve them their entire life, even if their life's focus isn't programming. We don't need a high school course, we need to rewrite the way we think. After doing that, students will be able to come up with their own solutions to problems, whether it be creating a game or figuring out concepts that once seemed out of their reach.


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Some eighth graders at Hyattsville Middle School are taking a journey all the way to the Grand Canyon without even leaving the classroom.
Their teachers today are Amala Posey and Andy Pearce, rangers at Grand Canyon National Park.
"When somebody asked me about the Grand Canyon, before I would say, 'That big place with the river going through it.' But now I know that there's over five layers of rocks and that the river going through it is the Colorado River," said Jonathan Palmer.
Social studies teacher Adrian Burney is using a portal just launched by the National Park Service. It is a virtual visit to any national park.
National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis says: "We protect these places, but our job is to deliver that place to the American public. For our first century, we delivered it when you came to see us."
That is changing thanks to the new website. You can visit it at http://www.nps.gov/teachers/index.htm.
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