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A display system particularly useful in a computer aided design system. Symbols are formed for the display from a plurality of symbol-fragments stored in memory. By simple code changes, the computer can rotate symbols without, for example, a point-by-point movement of data in memory.
1. In a raster scanned display, a system for providing symbols comprising:
memory means for storing a plurality of symbol-fragments, each of said symbol-fragments being represented in said memory means by a character block consisting of a predetermined number of lines and each of said lines including a predetermined number of bits;
a page buffer for storing data representative of said symbol-fragments required for an entire frame of said display;
a row buffer coupled between said page buffer and memory means;
first circuit means coupled to the input of said memory means for selectively providing said lines for said symbol-fragments in a first order or in a reversed order and;
second circuit means coupled to the output of said memory means for selectively providing said bits for said lines in a first order or in a reversed order after said lines are inputted to said memory means by said first circuit means;
whereby said symbol-fragments may be used to form symbols for said display with different orientations.
2. The system defined by claim 1 wherein said first circuit means comprises means for providing first address signals to said memory means to obtain said first order and second address signals to said memory means to obtain said reversed order.
3. The system defined by claim 2 wherein said second circuit means comprises:
first register means for receiving said predetermined number of bits and for arranging them in two groups, one of said groups for providing said first order and the other of said groups for providing said reversed order; and,
multiplexing means coupled to said register means for selecting one of said first group and said second group.
4. The system defined by claim 3 including second register means for providing address signals for said memory means, said second register means coupled to said memory means.
5. The system defined by claim 4 wherein said second register means includes data for controlling said first circuit means and said multiplexing means, said second register being coupled to said first circuit means and said multiplexing means.
6. The system defined by claim 5 wherein said first and second registers each provide a delay approximately equal in time to the time required to display one of said lines.
7. The system defined by claim 1 or 6 including third circuit means for periodically converting said bits to the same binary state so as to cause symbols on said display to blink.
8. The system defined by claim 1 or 6 including fourth circuit means for converting said bits to their opposite binary state so as to provide a reversed video display.
9. In a raster scanned display, a system for displaying symbols comprising:
a memory for storing a plurality of symbol-fragments, each of said symbol-fragments being represented in said memory by a character block consisting of a predetermined number of lines and each of said lines comprising a predetermined number of bits;
a page buffer for storing data representative of said symbol-fragments required for an entire frame of said display;
a row buffer coupled between said page buffer and memory means;
addressing means coupled to said memory and said row buffer for selectively accessing said lines of said symbol-fragments in a first order or in a reversed order such that each symbol-fragment is read from said memory with either its first line first or its last line first;
circuit means coupled to said memory for receiving said bits for each of said lines of said symbol fragments and for selectively providing each of said lines of said symbol fragments with either its most significant bit first or with its least significant bit first;
whereby said symbol-fragments may be used to form symbols for said display with different orientations.
10. The system defined by claim 9 including a register for supplying addresses to said memory to control said addressing means and circuit means, said register being coupled to said memory, addressing means and circuit means.
11. The system defined by claim 10 wherein said register and circuit means each provide a delay equal in time to the time required to display one of said lines.
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to the field of video displays particularly raster scanned, cathode ray tube displays.
2. Prior Art
In recent years, computer-aided designs (CAD) have become widely used in many fields. Architects, engineers, scientists and others rely on computers, not only for routine computations but for more sophisticated purposes such as for prediction and simulation.
Often a visual display cathode ray tube (CRT) forms an integral part of a CAD system since visual depictions are indispensable for most designing. Complex structures can be moved, rotated, expanded and color coded on some displays providing perceptions otherwise unobtainable. In some fields, it is impossible to produce competitive products without a CAD. This is particularly true in the semiconductor industry.
A considerable amount of computer time is required to provide the displays in computer-aided design systems. By way of example, what appears to be the simple rotation of a symbol on a screen requires the movement of substantial amounts of data in memory. Other visual display effects such as highlighting of symbols, etc., while simply perceived, require substantial manipulations and consequently burden the computer.
As will be seen, the present invention provides a display system which readily facilitates the display of symbols and their rotation in addition to other display techniques.
An improvement in a raster scanned display system is described. A memory is used for storing a plurality of symbol-fragments. The symbol-fragments are each represented in memory by a predetermined number of lines and each line by a predetermined number of bits. A first circuit means is used for providing each line of each symbol-fragment in either a first order or in a reversed order. A second circuit means is used for selectively providing each bit of each line in a first order or in a reversed order. The symbol-fragments are selected from memory and used to form symbols for display. The first and second circuit means allow the symbols to be rotated (i.e., displayed in four different orientations) with a minimum of computer time. The described system provides other visual effects, namely blinking and video reversal (interchange of black and white or other colors).
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the presently preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a chart-like diagram illustrating the binary coding used in the presently preferred embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the down/up filter shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the left/right filter shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 5 is an electrical schematic of the video control filter shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 6a shows examples of symbol-fragments stored in memory.
FIG. 6b illustrates a gate constructed from the symbol-fragments of FIG. 6a.
FIG. 7a illustrates a symbol;
FIG. 7b illustrates the symbol of FIG. 7a after a first rotation;
FIG. 7c illustrates the symbol of FIG. 7a after a second rotation; and,
FIG. 7d illustrates the symbol of FIG. 7a after a third rotation.
FIG. 8a illustrates a gate;
FIG. 8b illustrates the gate of FIG. 8a after a rotation of 90 degrees.
An improved system for displaying symbols and the like on a raster scanned display is described. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth such as specific number of pixels, etc. in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. It will be obvious to one skilled in the art, however, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known circuits and structures are not described in detail in order not to obscure the present invention in unnecessary detail.
The following description is particularly directed towards the display of electrical logic symbols such as gates since the presently preferred embodiment of the invention is used as part of a CAD system for electronics. The described structure may be used for displaying other symbols in other fields.
As presently implemented, the video display comprises an ordinary raster scanned, cathode ray tube. The display is used in two general modes, the first to display symbols and text, and the second to display text-only. The screen can be split and a portion of the screen used for symbols and text and the remaining portion for text-only. For displaying symbols and text, the screen is treated as a plurality of blocks, 142 in the horizontal direction and 118 in the vertical direction (hereinafter sometimes referred to as character blocks.) Each block is 7 pixels�7 pixels. For the text only mode, each block is 9 pixels vertically and 15 pixels wide. There are 826 interlaced lines. Information is displayed at a rate of 1 dot or pixel each approximately 30 nanoseconds.
The random-access memory of 25 of FIG. 1 is used to store a full font of alphanumeric characters for the text only mode. Also, and more importantly for the present invention, the memory 25 stores a plurality of parts of symbols which, when combined, form entire symbols. These portions of symbols are hereinafter referred to as symbol-fragments. Each symbol-fragment comprises 7 lines with each line containing 7 bits. The memory 25 also stores a set of alphanumeric characters for the symbol and text mode where each alphanumeric character is represented by 7 lines and each line by 7 bits.
Briefly referring to FIGS. 6a, several of the symbol-fragments stored in memory are illustrated. These fragments include corner members, straight lines, T-shaped members and others. The number and shape of these symbol-fragments is not particularly significant, and in general is determined by the symbols which are to be displayed. The several fragments shown in FIG. 6a have been selected since, when they are combined, they can be used to form the AND gate of FIG. 6b. Three of the fragments 43 are used to form the input leads and one end of the AND gate, while the fragment 44 forms the output lead. Fragment 45 forms one of the transition sections from a horizontal line to a sloped line and fragment 48 forms the complementary piece. A plurality of the horizontal line segments 47 form the horizontal portions of the gate. A plurality of the sloped lines 46 form one of the sloped portions of the gate.
As is apparent, the symbol-fragments of FIG. 6a and numerous others may be used to form electrical logic symbols such as AND gates, NOR gates, OR gates, etc., as well as other symbols required for other fields.
In the presently preferred embodiment, the memory 25 consists of two memories, one of which stores 1k bytes in a read-only memory (ROM) and the other 1k bytes in a random-access memory (RAM). Permanent fonts and permanent symbol-fragments are stored in the ROM. The RAM can be programmed by the user with special fonts and symbol-fragments, and, of course the RAM can be easily reprogrammed by the user with different fonts and symbol-fragments.
As currently implemented, a page buffer 20 (FIG. 1) is utilized to store sufficient data for an entire frame. The buffer 20 thus contains the addresses for each of the symbol-fragments and symbols (including alphanumeric symbols) which are to be displayed in each of the character blocks of the screen. In the presently preferred embodiment, the buffer 20 communicates through a Multibus 21 with a computer (8086). Since the buffer 20 contains sufficient information for entire frames, the computer is not required to continuously update the buffer 20. Rather, the computer updates the buffer generally when it is not performing other functions of higher priority.
The page buffer 20 communicates with a row buffer 24. The row buffer 24 in the presently preferred embodiment, comprises two 142 bit�16 bit shift registers. Each shift register contains sufficient information to access symbols for an entire row (i.e., 142 character blocks). One of the shift registers is loaded from the page buffer 20 while the information in the other registers is used. This lessens the timing problems and allows the shift registers to operate at a relatively slow rate.
Each of the character blocks is represented by 16 bits within the row buffer 24. The chart of FIG. 2 illustrates the use of the 16 bits. The first 10 bits (0-9) are addresses for either the 1k RAM or 1k ROM. Bit 10 is used to select either the ROM or the RAM. Thus, 11 bits are used to access a particular symbol or symbol-fragment within the memory 25. These bits are communicated via line 27 to the memory 25.
Bit 11 is used to control the left/right filter 36. As will be described, this filter causes a rotation of a symbol or symbol-fragment. Consequently, changing a single bit will rotate a symbol. This bit is communicated to the left/right filter 36 via line 28, after the bit passes through the register 35.
Bit 12 controls the down/up filter 26. This filter determines whether a particular symbol or symbol-fragment is to be accessed with its first line first or its last line first. As will be seen, this filter also provides a rotation of a symbol or symbol-fragment. This bit is communicated to the down/up filter 26 via line 30.
Bits 13 and 14 are coupled to the video control filter 37 via line 29; these bits are also delayed through the register 35. Bit 13 determines whether the display will be, for example, black on white or white on black. Bit 14 controls blinking, that is, whether or not a particular character or symbol is going to be displayed continuously and whether it will be intermittently displayed (blinking).
The 16th bit (bit 15) is not used in the presently preferred embodiment.
As mentioned, the 11 bits on line 27 select a particular symbol or symbol-fragment in the memory. The bits on line 31 form part of the address for the memory 25 and select each line within each of the symbols or symbol-fragments. When symbols and text are being displayed, three bits are required from the filter 26 to access the 7 lines; during the text-only mode, 4 bits are required. A line counter 22 which is re-set by the row clock (line 23) controls the selection of each of the lines. The down/up filter will be described in more detail in conjunction with FIG. 3.
The output of the memory 25 (7 bits for the symbol and text mode and 8 bits for the text-only mode) is coupled to the register 35. After a delay within register 35 equal to one character block clock (7 pixels) this data is passed through the filter 36 and filter 37 to the shift register 40. The 7 bits or 8 bits are coupled in a parallel manner to the register 40 and then shifted serially to provide a video signal on line 42 in a well-known manner. The data from the filter 37 is loaded into the register 40 in synchronous with the character clock (line 32) and the serial shifting is controlled by the dot clock.
The information read from the row buffer 24 is held at an output latch, internal to the row buffer (20), for a time equal to the period of the character clock (approximately 215 nanoseconds). A equal delay is also caused by the register 35. These two delays provide "pipelining". The delays provide sufficient time for the memory 25 to be accessed and for the filters 26, 36 and 37 to operate on signals. The video signal shifted out on line 42 is thus 2 character clock counts in front of the symbol or symbol-fragment represented by the address in the buffer 24. Bits 11, 13 and 14 are delayed through register 35 so that the left/right signal controlling the filter 36 and the 2 bits controlling filter 37 correspond to the symbol or symbol-fragment being operated on in these filters.
Referring now to FIG. 3, the output of the line counter 22 of FIG. 1 is coupled to a latch 50. The count from the counter provides an even count of 0, 2, 4, 6 so that the even-numbered lines of one symbol or symbol-fragment are selected and then a count of 1, 3, 5 so that the odd lines of the next row of symbol or symbol-fragments are selected, and so on. On the subsequent frame, the even and odd count are reversed in order to provide the interlacing of the frames as is well-known. The count secured within the latch 50 for each line is coupled to a ROM 51 and also to a multiplexer 52. The ROM 51 is used to reverse the count. That is, if the count in the latch is zero (000) when this count accesses ROM 51, the output from the ROM 51 is 6 (110). Similarly, if the count in latch 50 is one (001) the output of the ROM 51 would be five (101). The signal on line 30 (down/up signal) is used to select either the output of the ROM 51 or the signal directly from the latch 50. The signals at the output of the multiplexer 52 are communicated by line 31 to form part of the address for the memory 25 as mentioned. (The four bit count used in the text-only mode is not shown in FIG. 3.)
The effect of the filter of FIG. 3 is to cause a particular symbol or symbol-fragment to be addressed, either with its first line first, or with its last line first. If for a moment we assume that the letter W is being accessed in the memory 25 and that the signal on line 30 is a one, then the normal count from the latch 50 will cause an ordinary W to appear on the screen. On the other hand, if the signal on line 30 is low, then the multiplexer 52 will select the output of the ROM 51 causing the letter W to appear upside down, that is, a letter resembling M.
Assume that the symbol of FIG. 7a is being displayed and both bits 11 and 12 are binary ones ("not active"). (This symbol can be within a single character block or formed from a plurality of symbol-fragments.) If the bit 11 is changed to a binary zero ("active"), the symbol is rotated counterclockwise 90 degrees as shown in FIG. 7b. Therefore, by the change of a single bit (or one bit for each fragment), the symbol is rotated. This is a substantial advantage over prior art techniques for rotating symbols which typically requires a remapping of substantial amounts of data in memory. (Note that to obtain the display of FIG. 7b when comprising a plurality of fragments requires repositioning (translation) of the fragments.
Referring again to FIG. 3, it should be noted that the line count changes only at the end of every line. On the other hand, the signal on line 30 may change with each character clock pulse. This allows the use of a latch 50 and a ROM 51 which are relatively slow since only the multiplexer 52 must react for each character block.
Referring now to FIG. 4, a portion of the register 35 of FIG. 1 is illustrated as register 35a. The output of the memory 25 of FIG. 1 is shown coupled to the input of the register 35a with the bits identified from the most significant bit (MSB) to the least significant bit (LSB). The register 35 groups the incoming signals into two groups 55 and 56. In group 55, the most significant bit remains above the least significant bit, whereas in the group 56, the least significant bit is ordered above the most significant bit. Obviously, simple connections are used as illustrated to obtain these two groups.
The multiplexer 57 selects either the group 55 signals or the group 56 signals depending upon the state of left/right signal on line 28. If the signal on line 28 is a binary one, the multiplexer selects group 55, and at the output of the multiplexer 57 the most significant bit is above the least significant bit. On the other hand, if the signal on line 28 is a binary zero, the multiplexer 57 selects group 56 and at the output of the multiplexer the least significant bit is above the most significant bit. When the least significant bit is above the most significant bit, the binary information in each line of each symbol or symbol-fragment is reversed and is eventually shifted from the shift register 40 in a reversed order.
Referring again to FIG. 7a, for the symbol illustrated, bit 11 is a binary one. If bit 11 is changed to a binary zero and bit 12 remains a one, the symbol is rotated 90 degrees clockwise as illustrated in FIG. 7c. If both bits 11 and 12 are binary zeros, the symbol of FIG. 7a is rotated 180 degrees to the position shown in FIG. 7d.
Thus, by changing bits 11 and 12, a symbol can be rotated plus or minus 90 degrees, or 180 degrees.
This rotation is particularly helpful in rotating alphanumeric symbols. For instance, if the output of an AND gate is labeled "signal G" as shown in FIG. 8a, this AND gate can be readily rotated as shown in FIG. 8b and the letters forming "signal G" are be readily rotated also. It has been very difficult in the prior art to achieve this result especially for alphanumeric characters.
Referring now to FIG. 5, the video control filter 37 of FIG. 1 includes a plurality of AND gates such as AND gates 62 and 63 (one gate is used for each output of memory 25). The AND gates each include an inverting input terminal which are coupled to the timer 66. The other terminal of each of the AND gates receive one of the 8 bits of data (7 for the symbol and text mode). If bit 14 is a one, the output of the timer 66 remains low. The signals applied to the gates from the memory pass through the gates, unaffected. If the signal on line 29a is low, the output of the timer 66 is a squarewave with a period of approximately 1 second. This causes the outputs from the AND gates to be alternately unaffected and then all zeroes. This in turn causes the symbol or symbol-fragment associated with the signal on line 29a to blink. Note that a single symbol or part of a symbol (a single symbol-fragment) can be caused to blink with this arrangement.
The outputs from the gates 62 and 63 and like gates are coupled to one input terminal of gates 64 and 65 and like gates, respectively. The other input terminals of these exclusive-OR gates are coupled to the latch 67. The latch receives as an input signal the reverse video signal (line 29b). The latch is cleared by the character clock. If the output of the latch 67 is a zero, the signals from the gates 62 and 63 and like gates pass through the gates unaltered. On the other hand, if the output of the latch 67 is high, the signal at the output of these gates is reversed. This causes each of the symbols or symbol-fragments associated with the reverse video signal on line 28b to be reversed, that is, black will appear as white and white as black. The signal on line 29b simply sets the latch 67; the latch is cleared at the end of each character clock. The output of the latch is identified as the character reverse video (CRV) signal. The exclusive-Or gates also receive the SRV signal (screen reverse video). This signal causes the entire screen to be reversed.
There are another set of gates, again one for each of the bit lines in the left/right filter 36, which are used in the text-only mode for underlining each of the alphanumeric characters.
Thus, a display system has been described which allows a limited number of symbol-fragments to be arranged to form a plurality of symbols. The symbol-fragments can be rotated by simply changing two bits. This eliminates the prior art technique of moving symbol, pixel-by-pixel to obtain rotation. The resultant real time rotation is accomplished with only minor computer control and programming.
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Mayor Bob Filner speaks to city after resignation announcement
At times sounded emotional
SAN DIEGO - Mayor Bob Filner announced his resignation, effective 5 p.m. on Aug. 30, and he then spoke to the people of San Diego and his former fiancee.
"I love you very much," he said to an absent Bronwyn Ingram. "We did memorable things in the short time that you were first lady... and I personally apologize for the hurt I caused you."
Filner appeared emotional when he made that statement.
"Certainly it was not my intention, to be a mayor (going out) like this," he said.
Then, to women he said, "I had no intention to violate any physical space... I will try to make amends."
But, Filner also later said, "I have never sexually harassed anyone."
Eighteen women have publicly accused him, and Filner said not one claim was ever proven in a court of law.
Filner said a lynch mob got him, and he "cautioned the council" about it. Filner said rumors become allegations, and allegations become facts, and facts become evidence.
"Those of you in the media ... need to look at what you helped create."
"This is the toughest decision of my life," Filner said. "You all know me to be a fighter."
"The fight for control of this city has become vicious and bloody," Filner said. "I can't afford to continue this battle even though I know, if given due process, I would have been vindicated."
After listing his accomplishments in office, Filner appeared to once again soften.
"Lord knows I am not perfect -- I made a lot of mistakes," he said. "I will not give up."
Filner also acknowledged his supporters who were present in the room, having spoken on his behalf before city council voted to accept the deal brokered in mediation earlier this week.
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But to acknowledge the dark without despairing of it? To walk the valley of the shadow and succumb neither to fear nor fatalism, holding fast to life and love despite the ache of brokenness? What if the simple saints' perseverance were the narrow–and novel–path?
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Best red velvet cupcake recipe
October 31, 2012 in Recipes
We are about to go far out on a limb here…Magnolia Bakery cupcakes in New York City are not that great. Some of us here at yeahtips lived in NYC long before the SATC hype of Magnolia Bakery…don't get us wrong, they make some quality cupcakes, but don't stand in a line around the corner to get them! You can make better at home or find better at many, many other bakeries in every city! Sorry, Magnolia!
They are known for their buttercream frosting and it is certainly a key component of a scrumptious red velvet cupcake. Here is one of the best recipes we've found:
Buttercream Frosting for Red Velvet Cupcakes
You'll need:
4 ounces unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
2½ cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (the real kind, there are super- pricey Madagascar kinds that are a little too much unless you're a really serious baker, but you need to get a real vanilla extract, you want the good stuff, not vanilla-flavored extract)
Instructions: using an electric hand-mixer (and a whisk attachment if you have one) whip the butter and cream cheese on high speed for about 3-5 minutes. If if starts to get more solid–stop! Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the powdered sugar. Add the vanilla and mix to combine. Increase the speed to medium/high and whip it for a few minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy, scraping the bowl to combine everything thoroughly.
This is you basic delicious buttercream frosting that is the perfect accompaniment to so many delicious cupcakes, not just red velvet.
But still, our favorite: Red velvet cupcakes. Moist and chocolate-y, they are some of the best!
Red Velvet Cupcakes ( this makes 24 cupcakes)
You'll need: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cocoa powder, 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature , 2 large eggs, room temperature, 2 tablespoons red food coloring, 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract) again, the good kind!).
Preheat your oven to 350F. and prepare by placing cupcake papers in muffin pans. You'll need two 12-muffin pans.
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In a large bowl gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with your electric mixer. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet and mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.
Fill the cupcake tins about 2/3 of the way up. Bake in the oven for about 20 to 22 minutes, turning the pans around half way through. Test the cupcakes with a toothpick for doneness–if a toothpick inserted in to the middle of a cupcake doesn't come out completely dry, they're not done yet. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
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While the information provide by Engadget and Gizmodo are still rumors and unconfirmed, it's very likely and credible that the image below is indeed the Microsoft Zune (it's possible that the device also went by the code name Argo.
According to Engadget's report, the Zuno display is 4:3 ratio not 16:9. The screen size might be in the range of 3 to 3.5-inches wide. There's also a big wheel with two buttons on either side; the left seems to be a "back" and the right is a "play/pause" button.


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"New Jersey was the only state in 1992 to be be given an opportunity by Congress to approve a referendum allowing sports betting, but the matter was never placed on the ballot."
What part of this statement don't you people understand? We had our chance but unfortunately at that time we were flush with cash, and our progressive, forward thinking, legislature didn't see a reason to even put it on the ballot.
Just think, had they done so they could have saved that card for sometime in the future, say oh about now, when they are all running around seeking "alternate revenue sources" and played that trump card now.
Instead due to their shortsightedness they will now do what they do best, that is repay millions to some large campaign contributing law firm to fight our fight.
Legal sports betting will do nothing to revitalize the casino industry in NJ, the only thing it will do isl give the Large One another venue to appoint more of his hacks into government jobs. And you can take that to the bank!
And who said that out multi billion dollar war on drugs isn't working?
Where the hell is PETA? They are now spending their time harassing circus attendees about mistreatment of circus animals, well how about these dogs?
This type of situation with multiple animals in horrid conditions occurs much more then the alleged mistreatment of circus animals. Unfortunately there's more media coverage at the circus right PETA?!
Before the Republican "obstruction" you had a Democratic Congress and what happened then, nothing that's what! Obama's almost $800 million stimulus couldn't do anything to shore up the economy because the plan (?) was poorly defined and executed even worse.
Maybe if Obama had a real plan for shoring up the economy he'd have had some success. But you can't expect a community organizer to be able to plan anything other than a swimming outing at the local municipal pool!
Lastly if he and his advisers really understood the problems they could possibly had a real plan to turn the economy, however they chose a "blame George" approach to solving some of our problems.
Let's face it, Barack Obama is the worst president since Jimmy Carter, and because of the stupidity of people such as yourself he'll probably get elected again for four more years of incompetence, lack of leadership, and vacations in places that the average voter cannot even think about on our dollar!
Nothing more a payment due for favors owed by Christie to Adubato Sr.
Two of the more successful counties in the golf course business are Monmouth and Somerset, and neither are even thinking of building a Taj Mahal on any of their courses.
Hey Union County golfers, say good bye to affordable reduced rates now given to residents. In a very short period of time Galloping Hill fees will feel like Pebble Beach!
Boxer will investigate the halfway house fiasco right after Obama releases all those tidbits relating to his life before the presidency!
Right on Greenpirate!
"Community gardens sprout............thanks to resident's hard work". You forgot to add an ability to turn housing into unlivable structures and a love of fire!
Yes thy are when their lifestyle provides them with vacation accommodations such as this, meanwhile back at the office they begrudge the clerical stall any raise beyond 2 to 3 % if at all!
Put me in the it sucks column!
The unemployment rate, just like the inflation rate, is controlled by the sitting regime. If the numbers are bad they will create a bit of good news such as this report stating that payroll increased by 163,000.
Hey, I'm no economist but if unemployment increased despite the payroll numbers doesn't that mean that less people were working in that period?
To put Christie into some sort of perspective, if you on your job had a boss looking for major results and you did a couple of minor things and proceeded to talk the hell out of your results and your desperate boss bought into it, fine! However if he was a realist and actually looked at your results you'd be gone. I'm a realist how about you?
Oh really? How about cash hungry politicians, where do they fit into the equation?
Another thing genius, unions are a shell of their former selves, however sleazy politicians have found a perfect avenue to blame their out of control spending habits on. It's something like Obama blaming every thing bad on Bush even after 3 1/2 years in office!
Keep in mind that the studies are commissioned by those who would loose the most, the politicians!
Great plan, however the politicians will make something like this happen around the same time they institute term limits!
Why is Obama afraid to show his birth certificate, college transcripts, or for that matter anything that validates he is what and who he says he is?
Inexperienced State Representatives and short term U.S. Senators don't make good Presidents either, case in point.......!
And what about if Obama gets reelected? Can we expect another $780 billion stimulus? Can we expect the same stagnant economy? Can we expect continued 9%+ unemployment?
Don't answer, I can. Yes, Yes, and yes.
Barack Obama has never created one job in his career, except for telling an underling to take a group of Chicago children swimming tomorrow. He has no idea whatsoever of how to run a business or for that matter what are the real problems of businesses.
Would Romney be the best President we've ever seen, probably not. But Barack Obama if reelected will have no problem in keeping his crown as the worst President since Jimmy Carter!
So come on New Jersey, vote in another Democrat and help the country enjoy the leadership we enjoy with people in DC such as Sleepy Lautenberg and Dopey Menendez!


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Real estate is not just about properties and land. It is how advertisers see ad space and web developers see web pages - it is about the value of a particular area within any space, even resume space. Yes, a simple 8.5×11 piece of paper is real estate when turned into a resume.
However, it is a common mistake for job seekers to bury their best qualities, skills, and accomplishments in bad real estate - hidden in long paragraphs, under irrelevant content, or even on subsequent pages, leaving the reader feeling unimpressed because they can't find your best stuff. If you want to market your best qualities, you must position them in the best place possible on your resume.
But, why? Because employers will take about 30 seconds to scan your resume for keywords, specific skills, measurable achievements, etc. and if your best assets aren't advertised in key real estate, they will easily be overlooked.
So, what is the best way to get the biggest aesthetic bang for your buck? Here are some suggestions.
What to send up front: Include your most relevant and impressive skills sets, experiences, and accomplishments at the top of your resume to form a strong, focused introduction. This sets the stage for the rest of your document and tells the reader who you are (before telling them what you've done). If you specialize in a specific field, make sure industry-specific keywords and phrases are present here.
If you're field is technical in nature or requires extensive computer knowledge, list your applicable skills and certifications "above the fold." That means put a bulleted list of your technical qualifications (e.g. C++, QuickBooks, CRM software, etc.) above the middle of the first page.
Make it easy for them to reach you. By that, I mean don't feel the need to list two phone numbers, a fax number, a mailing address, email, personal URL, blog, LinkedIn, and on and on. Your address (in some cases just city and state will do), email address, and one phone number will suffice. This information should always be at the top of your resume under your name.
If you just completed a degree, list that above your professional experience to show your knowledge is current - and essentially to show what you've been up to during the past few years.
What to minimize or omit: I've seen many resumes that waste valuable page-one real estate on large, fancy print, photos, personal information, or just plain irrelevant data. Including these types of insignificant content can be detrimental to your search. The best way to combat this is to read the first half of your first page and ask yourself, "Is the content on this portion enough to keep the reader interested?" If the answer is no, you need to rethink that part of your resume.
Other aspects of your resume that should hang in the shadows (in poor real estate) include job gaps, brief job tenure, and less relevant information that may not apply directly to your current field.
Once you begin to view your resume in terms of real estate, you will begin to seeing where your best qualities will shine!
Cathy Eng is a Certified Advanced Resume Writer and owner of Resume Rocketeer, Inc. She specializes in helping clients leverage their best skills and experiences to create a powerful, effective resume and cover letter. Cathy specializes in a wide variety of fields and experience levels, as well as professionals looking to change career paths and those returning to the workforce after an extended period of time. She is a member of the National Resume Writers Association, Career Directors International, and Professional Association of Resume Writers.


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Dr. Virender Sodhi is an internationally acclaimed Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. He has lectured extensively all over the world and has been published in numerous medical journals and other respected publications such as the Townsend Letter for Doctors; Naturopathic Medicine; the Botanical Medicine Journal; the Natural Textbook Of Natural Medicine; the Washington Post; the World and I and many more. He is the most quoted doctor in, "Alternative Medicine, The Definitive Guide".
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Sail away with the soap stars!!
Yes, all over the country there are many "celebrity appearances" the general public can attend for a couple hours just to grab a glimpse of their favorite actor/actress, a possible photograph or autograph. That's all fine and good if one wants to stand in line for their "moment" of having an actual conversation and connection with them. So ten popular television celebrities from six different shows decided to do something different and unique this year. They got together to invite "you" to join them on a 4 day Caribbean Cruise. Some of these stars have never even set foot on a Cruise ship other than maybe one from a film set, but they believe going a cruise with their "fans" would serve the purpose of more of an exclusive one on one time than a general 'public appearance' celebrities normally do.
They've set this 4 day "public appearance" up so we (the normal folks) can enjoy exclusive interaction with these celebrities, plus time to ourselves as well. The other cruise guests will not be able to interact or meet them as we will. We're the Soap Cruise guests! One big 4 day event (or party) which ever you're in the mind for.
They chose the (Fun Ship Imagination – Carnival Cruise Lines) because, well – it's the Caribbean! Warmer waters and think Margaritaville. Plus it will be making its maiden voyage after a month of some major remodeling in dry dock. Then on Thursday, November 15th it departs the Port of Miami, Florida and returns Monday, November 19th, 2007. Ports include Key West and Calica/Cancun, Mexico. Great for shopping, adventurous excursions and maybe get a good laugh watching find fun loving Austin Peck (CBS Brad Snyder of As the World Turns) trying to master a Jet Ski?
The ship will be expanding its 12,000 sq. ft spa and health club, full casino gambling and 10 lounges and bars, I think just so one can get lost and never find their way back to the room? LOL
But who cares? You're on vacation right before the Holiday madness season, in the sun and bonding with Cameron Mathison (Ryan Lavery of ABC's All My Children ). I don't know about you, but have you ever actually met Cameron Mathison? I spent 2 minutes with him and was mesmerized by how fabulous he is.
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Insider tip? Reserve with deposit early, and pack sun screen. Hurricane season is over in November.
Other participating television celebrities include Winsor Harmon (Thorne Forrester of CBS The Bold and the Beautiful), Ronn Moss (Ridge Forrester of CBS The Bold and the Beautiful), Tyler Christopher (Nikolas Cassadine of ABC General Hospital), Don Diamont (Brad Carlton of CBS The Young and the Restless), *Emmy Nominee *Christian LeBlanc (Michael Baldwin of CBS The Young and the Restless), and Julie Pinson (Billie Reed of NBC Days of Our Lives).
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The five inter-related animals which represent the Hung-Gar System of Kung-Fu are the Dragon, Tiger, Leopard, Crane & Snake.
Below are some of the benefits derived from each animal:
The movements of the Tiger will strengthen your bones and help to develop your natural strength.
The movements of the Leopard concentrate on the development of strength, speed and agility.
The graceful movements of the Crane will develop your balance and flexibility, and harmonize your hands and your feet. Tranquility and awareness are some of the virtues of the crane.
The movements of the Snake will develop your speed and accuracy. The Snake's energy flows through its body, which remains supple. The snake appears to be soft yet strong, flexible yet firm -until the moment it strikes.
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Lakewood, N.J., Oct. 27, 2010—At times, dance does more than entertain. Georgian Court University's Nov. 4 presentation of Diagnosis of a Faun, the critically acclaimed piece that has won the praise from experts in the arts and in medicine, is definitely one of those times.
The unique production, slated for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the historic Casino on GCU's Lakewood campus, features Gregg Mozgala, an actor/dancer with cerebral palsy, in the featured role of the mythical half-goat, half-human who makes the leap from fantasy into the world of the medicine. The cast also includes performers Lucie Baker, Emily Pope-Blackman, and family physician Donald Kollisch, M.D.
Arts critics have described choreographer Tamar Rogoff as bold and "true to her fantastic vision" for her interpretation of Vaslav Nijinsky's 1912 ballet, Afternoon of a Faun. Ms. Rogoff, a respected four-time recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, has been funded and commissioned by Dancing in the Streets, the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, the Rockefeller MAP Grant, the Trust for Mutual Understanding, the New York Foundation for the Arts, VSA arts, and the Guggenheim Foundation, among other organizations.
For Diagnosis of a Faun, Mr. Mozgala spent a year training with Ms. Rogoff as she developed and researched the medical layers associated with the piece. She also collaborated with Philip Bauman, the renowned orthopedic surgeon for the NYC Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre. The 65-minute production was commissioned by VSA arts and was part of the 2010 International VSA arts Festival at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It was created in residence at the Baryshnikov Arts Center and at a residency made possible by DanceNOW (NYC)/Silo.
"For Tamar, this work is more than art," says Silvana Cardell, director of GCU's Department of Dance. "For her, it is a mission that she feels she is accomplishing."
As a choreographer, Ms. Rogoff often approaches art in unconventional ways. Her work with Mr. Mozgala, who spent the majority of his life walking on his toes with his extremities turned in, is no exception. Through their work on Faun and countless hours of extraordinarily difficult training, the then 31-year-old dancer learned to walk with his feet flat on the ground and command new-found control of his own muscles.
Ms. Rogoff, a Guggenheim Fellow, is working on a documentary about training Mr. Mozgala for Diagnosis of a Faun. In the last year, their amazing story has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and on CBS Sunday Morning and ABC's Good Morning America.
Blogger Evan Namerow of DancingPerfectlyFree.com called the presentation memorable, "not only because of the opportunity to watch an actor with cerebral palsy, Gregg Mozgala, move so beautifully and fluidly as the Faun, but also because of the creative way in which the piece conveyed the medical and emotional healing process."
That's one of the reasons GCU chose to present the dance, says Ms. Cardell, whose students will hear from Ms. Rogoff during a lecture presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. "We are also showcasing Diagnosis of a Faun because of its integrity and the way it teaches us that art can be used as a medium to reach a higher purpose. In this case, the work serves to improve a person's quality of life. For the rest of us, it enhances our awareness of those with disabilities."
Admission to the performance is free to members of the GCU community, $15 for the general public, and $10 for seniors and students with school ID. Reservations should be made through the GCU Office of Conferences and Special Events by calling 732.987.2263 or by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Full detailed profile on Zarf/Zoe Played by Jeffrey Carlson on All My Children Daytime Soap Opera.
Jeffrey Carlson
Birthday: 1975-06-23
At the park, Babe tries to give the "homeless" person some money. The stranger pulls a needle from a pocket! Before he or she can do anything, Zoe and the police officer return. The officer advises Babe not to trust anyone in light of the recent killings. The officer leaves and Babe wonders how she can choose between her mother and her son. Krystal would sacrifice herself if Babe could keep little A, but Babe doesn't want that. She can't take JR to court, too many others could be hurt! Realizing Babe is worried about more than her mother and child, Zoe is shocked. JR is threatening Babe with Zoe, isn't he? Reluctantly Babe tells her about the pictures. They both realize the brilliance of JR's plan, but Zoe believes they can use JR's own secrets against him. But JR's secrets are well-known! Smiling, Zoe tells Babe that since JR's secrets are already well-known, they should give him a new secret. One he'll have to keep under wraps! Maybe they should take their own picture of JR! Babe loves the idea, but worries it will be humiliating for her. Zoe assures her it isn't; they are friends. Ready to put their plan in action, Zoe and Babe part company.
At Josh's apartment, Erica barges in with an announcement: the family is going on a cruise and her children better get on board! Josh tells Erica a cruise is a big mistake - they'll kill each other! Bianca pipes up, telling Erica that Kendall won't go; she won't leave Zach. Josh doesn't want to go either, feeling that Babe is still in danger. Learning that Maggie is headed back to Paris, Erica tries to push Bianca into agreement. Bianca sees through the plan: Erica only wants to keep her away from Zoe and Josh away from Babe! Annoyed, Erica wonders why they think of her as a "meddling monster". She is only trying to protect her children! Learning that Zoe is living in Josh's apartment, Erica is stunned! Zoe enters, excited to finally meet The Great Erica Kane. She is such a stylish and dignified woman and has been an inspiration to Zoe. Erica is flattered by Zoe's words. When she begins talking about Erica's books, she is even more flattered. Zoe heads to her room and Erica tells Bianca she may have misjudged the girl. She's going to step back and reassess because Zarf is all man. Bianca is attracted to a man! Bianca gets a little freaked - because she likes Zoe doesn't mean she isn't gay! Erica assures Bianca that she understands Bianca is gay, but there are many people who "go both ways"! Zoe reenters, in full Zoe gear. She is on a mission. Assuring Bianca and Josh she is ready to appear in public and everything is under control, she leaves. Bianca tells Erica she is glad her mother finally met the real Zoe. Erica is taken aback by Zoe's transformation from Zarf. "My children have all lost their minds," Erica says as she leaves. Josh hurries out after her, wanting to find Babe.
Meanwhile, Babe is waiting for JR at his office. Before she tells him her decision, Babe wants JR to understand something: she isn't cheating on him and she really wanted to make things work. What's more, she is done letting JR trounce all over her feelings. She's ready. "Let's get divorced!" Babe suggests joint custody for little A, but JR won't negotiate. He will convince a judge that Babe coerced his shares of Chandler enterprises, and coerced him into signing away custody, and he's certain that a judge will believe his story, especially after he shows the pictures of Babe and Zarf! If Babe gives JR what he wants no one will get hurt - not his father, her mother or their son! A knock at the door interrupts them. It's Zoe! She pulls JR into a kiss as Babe snaps their picture!
JR arrives at Josh's apartment to confront Babe, but finds only Zarf inside with his nemesis. Learning Babe has again ditched her bodyguards and JR doesn't know where she is, Josh and Zarf confront him. How could he leave Babe alone? Zarf calls Babe. Is she okay? Babe assures Zarf she is fine and suggests they meet at the park a little later. Josh confronts JR - what did he do this time to make Babe run? JR leaves rather than answer, but not before giving Josh a message - tick, tock! Time is running out for Babe. Josh asks Zoe where she is going to meet Babe - because he is going instead! Zarf/zoe won't let Josh go, especially after learning of the kiss at the gala. Josh is likely the last person Babe will want to see. As Zarf is leaving, Bianca arrives. Josh tells her about the kiss and JR's reaction. "JR isn't the one who's stupid, Josh. It's you!" she says. Why should JR forgive Babe for repeatedly cheating on him? Josh brings up Maggie, but Bianca cuts him off. Maggie has nothing to do with this! Josh surprises - and shocks - Bianca when he tells her the kiss was a goodbye. Babe was leaving him for JR, but rather than taking her back, JR has dumped her. JR has killed anything between them. Bianca tries to comfort Josh, who doesn't want to listen. He believes JR will hurt Babe. Bianca tells Josh to let it drop; he doesn�t have to protect Babe because JR isn't going to hurt her.
At the park, Babe tells Zarf that JR wished she had died rather than Dixie. She is a fool for ever believing in him! She has to make an impossible choice - her mother or her son. How can she do that? Zarf offers help - money, lawyers, anything she needs. How about a devious little plan? JR is blackmailing Babe, why shouldn't she blackmail him right back? Zarf heads off to find coffee, leaving Babe alone. A homeless person approaches her. "Can I help you?" she asks.
At Bianca's, she invites Zoe over to apologize. Will Zoe stay, so they can get to know one another better? Bianca feels like she knows a lot about Zoe, knowing she is a woman in a man's body, but feels she doesn't know anything about the woman herself. Zoe opens up. She is just an ordinary girl from Indiana. Zarf is simply a persona that is wearing thin. Zoe feels she has lost track of herself along the Zarf trip - like the fake English accent she can't shake and isn't sure what parts of herself are really real. Binks asks if Zoe will start taking the estrogen. Zoe tells Bianca she bought the estrogen on the street, not from a doctor and Bianca can't believe it. That's dangerous! Zoe tries to explain she is afraid of taking that final step; all she can think about is New Year's Eve when she tried to pull off a rock-star-in-drag joke. What will people think? How can she keep this to herself? Bianca tells Zoe about the New Year's Eve when she came out to Erica. It was a hard step, but in the long run it was the right move. Josh bursts in to the room, angry and asking for Scotch. He tells them about Jenkins. Zoe makes a quick exit, realizing Josh and Bianca need a few minutes alone. Seeing that Zoe has gone, Josh tells Bianca he finally said goodbye to Babe. Bianca tries to comfort him; she has felt that ache that he feels. The feelings aren't the same for Josh - his feelings are for Babe's safety. Josh thinks JR will hurt Babe!
Zarf/Zoe arrives at Bianca's to give back Miranda's doll. It was a present for Miranda from Erica and she doesn't feel right keeping it. Bianca tries to give the doll back, but Zarf/Zoe won't accept it. If it would be all right, though, she would like to come and visit from time to time. Maggie comes in, annoyed that Zarf is there. She leaves, and Maggie goes on the attack. Just what does Bianca think is happening with the man? She is letting "him" take advantage of her! Maggie storms out, leaving Bianca alone. Picking up the phone, Bianca calls Zoe. Would she come back upstairs? Zoe returns and mentions meeting Maggie at the park. What happened? She tells Bianca about their converstaion.
Bianca arrives at Josh's apartment and finds out Zoe is living there. Angry, Bianca asks if Zarf/Zoe is stalking her! Josh comes out and Bianca slams the door in Zarf's face. Why did Josh do this? Why did he bring Zarf to her building? Zarf opens the door - he isn't there out of the kindness of Josh's heart. Josh wants to keep an eye on him - just in case he is the Satin Slayer! All three go inside, but Zarf quickly leaves. Josh promises to keep Zarf out of Bianca's way. Seeing her brother is preoccupied, Bianca asks Josh if he has heard from Babe. No, and not being able to protect her is driving him crazy. Kendall arrives, angry with Josh for drugging Zach and the events that followed. She blames Josh and Ryan for their current situation! Kendall doesn't see Bianca, who is shocked to learn about Emma's parentage. So this is what Josh has been using to get Kendall to help him with Babe! Angry, Josh storms from the apartment but Bianca isn't done with Kendall. How could she keep Emma's paternity a secret after what happened with Miranda? She was trying to protect Ryan, Kendall explains, but Bianca is still angry. Kendall drops a bomb on Bianca - she and Zach will use Kendall as bait to draw out the killer; will Bianca take care of Spike if something happens? Will she fight Ryan to keep Spike? In tears, Bianca tells Kendall Spike will have Ryan; she can't do this. Kendall is just as upset. She has to follow through on the plan - for Zach. He has risked his life for her and it's time she did the same for him. Seeing she can't talk Kendall out of it, Bianca agrees to care for Spike.
At the park, Maggie runs in to Zarf and accuses her of the killings. Zarf asks who she is and once she finds out, wonders how Maggie could have betrayed Bianca like she did. Her relationship with Bianca is none of Zoe's business, Maggie says. Zoe won't let the subject drop. What was she thinking? How could she hurt Bianca like that? Her words only make Maggie more angry. Zoe better stay away from Bianca! Zarf/Zoe assures Maggie she won't hurt Bianca. As a parting shot, Maggie tells Zarf "he" isn't Bianca's type - and never will be!
At the Chandler mansion, Babe is in shock. Adam goes on the attack, telling her everything that has happened is her fault. Jack interrupts the fight, telling Adam to go to the hospital. His family needs him. Derek and Jack begin questioning Zarf and Babe erupts in anger. Those were her pancakes, if anyone is to blame, it is her not Zoe. In tears, Babe asks to go to the hospital to see JR. She and a bodyguard leave.
As Babe arrives in the waiting room to comfort JR, Dr. Joe Martin comes outside. "We lost her," he says. Without saying a word, Tad leaves the crowd. Joe keeps Jamie from following his father and Babe comforts JR. Angry, he demands that Joe go back inside and fix Dixie. Finally realizing his mother is gone, JR asks to see Dixie. Babe wheels him inside. Jamie follows with Adam and Opal. Dixie singing "You Are My Sunshine" fills the room. Those closest to Dixie say their goodbyes, but Jamie can't. He stays in the back of the room, crying. Di leaves the room, angry that they couldn't catch the killer before he got to Dixie. Aidan takes her in his arms and holds her while she cries. As JR takes Dixie's hand, she appears and her spirit squeezes his shoulder, then moves to Jamie. Her spirit can't find Tad in the hospital. Babe brings JR his mother's bracelet and, crying, he puts it on Dixie's wrist. "I love you, Mama," he says.


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The Highlands and Islands region covers land area of 30,900 sq kilometres, from Shetland in the north to Lochaber in the south.
Scottish Rugby gives support to the Highlands and Islands' 10 active rugby clubs, as well as primary schools, junior secondary schools and secondary schools.
Brian Bell has been Scottish Rugby's regional development manager for the Highlands and Islands since 2006. Brian has held a variety of club roles at Highland RFC from coach to president, and has played rugby for Kelso, Edinburgh University, Howe of Fife and Highland RFC. He also represented and captained the North and Midlands.
The Highlands and Islands Community Rugby Group was established in September 2005, it is made up of representatives from all the clubs, referees, local authorities and other interested parties such as Sportscotland.
For more information about rugby development in the Highlands and Islands, call Regional Development Manager Brian Bell on 07834 342962 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
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Chewy red velvet cookies with white chocolate chips
By Tali Simon | February 23, 2012
Based on meticulous research, I estimate that there are about 55 million red velvet recipes on the internet. Red velvet cakes, red velvet cookies, red velvet brownies and donuts and cupcakes and even hot chocolate.
But you know what's weird? So many of them call for using a mix! A box of red velvet cake mix!
What kind of recipe is that??
…A fake recipe, in my opinion.
Which is why I got so excited to find this little gem during a desperate search for a new cookie to bring our Shabbos lunch hosts.
Ironic moment no. 1: My husband gets home from work and sees the little container of cookie samples on top of the fridge. He opens it, all excited, takes one out, and says, "Hey! It looks kind of…red?"
Clearly, this boy was not raised on red velvet.
Ironic moment no. 2: We show up at our hosts' home and fork over the cookies. "Wow, these look amazing!" says the Mrs. "What kind are they?"
"Red velvet!" I say, feeling super proud.
She gives me a blank stare.
Huh. Guess she wasn't raised on red velvet, either.
But don't worry. Everyone got acquainted real fast.
And between our hosts, five of their ten kids, the two of us, two yeshiva boys, and three seminary girls, there was not one cookie left.
Adapted only slightly from How Sweet Eats
Yield: About 15 cookies
- ½ cup butter or margarine
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp red food coloring (yes, 1 tsp!)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (reserve a handful for topping)
1. Preheat oven to 375 F/190 C.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter/margarine and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and combine until smooth. Beat in food coloring and watch with wide eyes as your batter becomes really, truly, red.
3. Stir in cocoa, flour, baking soda and salt until just combined, scraping down the sides of your bowl as needed. Fold in chocolate chips, setting aside a small handful for topping.
4. Scoop out 1 rounded tablespoon of dough per cookie and set on baking sheet two inches apart. Lightly press 2-3 white chocolate chips on the top of each cookie — it adds so much to the presentation.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes and let cool fully (good luck) before tasting.
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how many will each batch make?
These were AMAZING, especially cause I made them on a milchig Tuesday afternoon and used real butter. They didn;t turn out red, though – different brands of food coloring? But it's ok – they're super duper!! Love the white choc chips. Thanks for another successful recipe!
Could this be made into a cake? If so, how?
Making these for female guests this Shabbos btw.
wait…what about the heart surprise cake?