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DAVID ADJAYE'S ÜBER-MODERN glass-and-steel Contemporary Art Museum exemplifies just how far Denver has come since its beginnings, when the only residents were migrating camps of Arapaho and Cheyenne Native Americans, plus a few herds of buffalo. As the city celebrates its 150th birthday this year, the buffalo are still around (there's a wild herd nearby, at Lookout Mountain) and historical museums have artifacts to prove the tales. But otherwise, this city of rarified air—a full mile above sea level—grows more contemporary by the minute.
At the end of August, 50,000 members of the Democratic National Convention will convene in Denver. Plans are also in the works for the city's big birthday party: 15 days of events dovetailing with the annual Denver Arts Week in November. All in all, the Mile High City is soaring in 2008—a great time to visit.
STEP IT UPColorado lays claim to the lowest percentage of overweight adults in the nation, and it's not because everyone wants to fit into Prada. Look to the state's world-class ski resorts, many within an hour's drive of Denver. Other outdoor adventures are just as close, like hiking, horseback riding, fly-fishing and whitewater rafting. And the city itself has some 800 miles of bike and pedestrian trails. To go exploring, rent a bike at the Cherry Creek Bike Rack, or a kayak from Confluence Kayaks for a lesson on the South Platte River, which flows through the city center.
An easy way for the entire family to spend a day in the mountains is via the Ski Train, which departs from Denver's Union Station on Saturdays (June 21–Aug. 23). After a 2½-hour ride through the Flatirons and South Boulder Canyon, you'll reach the Winter Park ski area. Bike, hike or shop during the day, then take the train back in the late afternoon, relaxing with gorgeous wilderness vistas of the Continental Divide.
In summer, when the temperature averages a comfortable 72 degrees, Denverites won't even go inside to watch a movie. Thanks to the Film in the Parks Summer Series (June–August), they don't have to: Families can picnic in city green spaces while watching classics like Casablanca under the stars.
CITY OF NEIGHBORHOODSIn spite of its outdoor appeal, Denver isn't the best city for walking—it's splintered into a multitude of neighborhoods, and you need a car to reach many of them. The heart of Denver is the 16th Street Mall, a colorful pedestrian promenade, but more appealing attractions surround it. To the north is the Lower Downtown (LoDo) region, with the city's largest concentration of turn-of-the-century Victorian buildings. LoDo has gone from historic to hip: It now has galleries, furniture stores, nightclubs and, most important, Coors Field, home to the Colorado Rockies baseball team. In summer, it's worth going to a Rockies game just to see the high-tech, $215-million ballpark.
For anyone with a yen for cowboy duds, Rockmount Ranch Wear is a must. The Western-wear store was opened in 1946 by Jack Weil, inventor of the snap shirt. Now 107 years old, Weil still comes to work every day, making him the oldest CEO in the country. Everyone from Robert Redford to Bruce Springsteen to Bob Dylan shops here for that perfect ruggedman shirt. Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger wore the shirts in Brokeback Mountain, then sold them at a charity auction for more than $100,000. Yours will only cost about $70.
A few blocks south of the mall is Larimer Square, a former skid row where Neal Cassidy and Jack Kerouac hung out in the 1960s. It's now so gentrified that the Denver elite come here to shop and dine. Just a block away is the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), the second largest performance complex in the nation. Lest it be said that Denverites are cultural neophytes, consider that a century ago city residents were treated to a production of Macbeth—before they even had a school or hospital. In those years, theater was performed in local saloons. Today, the DCPA covers four city blocks with 11 theaters hosting everything from traveling Broadway productions to ballets. It's typically dark in July and August, but June's productions included Sweeney Todd, 3 Mo' Divas and The Last Five Years.
Aside from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, the Civic Center Park/Golden Triangle neighborhood is the cultural oasis of the city. The Denver Art Museum has more than 60,000 works, as well as a new wing designed by architect Daniel Libeskind. The $110-million geometric explosion of glass and titanium is a nod to the surrounding mountain peaks, but to some viewers it looks more like the prow of a ship. Either way, it has fashioned some unique if controversial gallery spaces for works by artists as diverse as Frederic Remington and Clyfford Still. Speaking of Still, Denver was recently awarded the rights to open the only museum dedicated to this cantankerous abstract-expressionist genius, who sold only six percent of his work while he was alive. (The museum opens in 2010, next to the Denver Art Museum.)
Also in this neighborhood, Denver's U.S. Mint, one of only two in the country that actually makes coins, offers a fun tour (usmint.gov). The nearby Colorado State Capitol (Broadway and E. Colfax Avenue) is also a tourist curiosity: The 13th step on its western entrance is exactly one mile above sea level. The panoramic mountain views from here are unsurpassed.
SHOPPER ALERTCherry Creek, an upscale neighborhood, is home to the city's best shops. The Cherry Creek Shopping Center is anchored by a Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom's and Neiman Marcus; just across the street is Cherry Creek North, selling one-of-a-kind local designs. Blush, run by a mother-and-daughter team, carries bags, shoes, swimsuits and clothing that appeals to a wide age group. The reasonably priced designs at Eccentricity are upscale if not terribly trendy: gorgeous Kinross cashmere sweaters ($295), Helen Kaminski straw hats ($150–$300) and a great collection of Lucchese cowboy boots—red, flowered and snakeskin ($400–$800). A Stetson hat and a pair of spurs will be all that's needed to put you in sartorial form for the Colorado State Fair (Aug. 22-Sept. 1; 800-876-4567), one of the largest professional rodeos in the country. Buffalo Bill Cody, a famous early-day resident of Denver, would surely approve.
RiojaOne of Denver's finest restaurants. The Mediterranean-inspired menu lists dishes like candied lemon gnocchi and seven-spice duck breast. 1431 Larimer St.; 303-820-2282; dinner for two, $100*
Barolo GrillA Denver favorite since it opened in Cherry Creek in 1992. Brian Laird's stellar Northern Italian cuisine includes risotto with blue prawns, braised duckling and all kinds of fresh pastas. The wine list is particularly notable. 3030 E. Sixth Ave.; 303-393-1040; dinner for two, $100
Sushi SasaChef Wayne Conwell and his team opened this sushi house in 2005, and many are already calling it Denver's finest. Located near the up-and-coming Highlands neighborhood, it serves Kumamoto oysters, toro tartare and a multi-course omakase (tasting) menu. 2401 15th St.; 303-433-7272; dinner for two, $50
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Hotel TeatroThis 110-room luxury boutique hotel nextdoor to the DCPA has just finished a$1.5-million renovation. The new beds areultra-comfortable—handmade linens andfeather pillowtops with cashmerecoverings. And there's a pair of formidablerestaurants: Prima Ristorante and themore formal Kevin Taylor. 1100 14th St.;303-228-1100; hotelteatro.com;doubles from $185
Ritz-Carlton DenverThis gorgeous newcomer has 202 roomswith flat-screen TVs, glassed-in showersand incredible service. Don't miss the6,400-square-foot spa or Elway's, thehotel's restaurant named for the legendaryDenver Broncos quarterback. 1881 Curtis St.; 303-312-3800; ritzcarlton.com; doubles from $199
Contemporary Art Museum1485 Delgany St.; 303-298-7554
Denver Art Museum100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy.; 720-865-5000
Denver's U.S. Mint320 W. Colfax Ave.; 303-405-4757
Ski Train303-296-4754; skitrain.com;$49 per person
Denver Center for the Performing Arts1101 13th St.; 303-893-4000;denvercenter.org
Cherry Creek Bike Rack171 Detroit St.; 303-388-1630
Confluence Kayaks1615 Platte St.; 303-433-3676;
Rockmount Ranch Wear1626 Wazee St.; 303-629-7777Cherry Creek Shopping Center3000 E. First Ave.
Blush222 Steele St.; 303-399-7779
Eccentricity290 Fillmore St.; 303-388-8877
Wazee Supper ClubA LoDo institution, owned until recentlyby Denver's mayor, serves big pizzasand big glasses of locally brewedbeers. wazeesupperclub.com
The Tattered CoverOne of the country's best-knownindependent bookstores. Threelocations, each with 150,000 titles, ahuge newsstand and staff who actuallyread. Colfax Ave., LoDo and theHighlands; tatteredcover.com
Black American West MuseumHistoric tales about the African-American cowboys, pioneers andminers who helped tame the West.blackamericanwestmuseum.com
Molly Brown Summer HouseThe famous survivor of the Titanicbuilt this country house in 1897. It'sopen for tours and meals.mollybrownsummerhouse.com


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Clearwater, Florida -- Nicholas Lindsey's life sentence for killing a St. Petersburg police officer may be undone before the end of the day Monday.
Lindsey shot and killed Officer David Crawford in 2011. Monday, he'll be back in a Pinellas County courtroom to be re-sentenced for the crime.
He will certainly be going back to prison, but we don't know for how long.
Nicholas Lindsey had just turned 16 when he gunned down Officer Crawford.
Once he was convicted as an adult of first degree murder, Florida law gave the judge only one possible sentence: life in prison.
Children under 18 cannot be executed in the United States.
But in the time since Lindsey's life sentence was handed down, the U.S. Supreme Court has made a key ruling.
People under 18 can't simply be handed an automatic life sentence. There has to be some consideration of alternatives.
So Lindsey has been brought back from state prison for a hearing Monday morning that will decide his fate a second time.
Witnesses will be called, and we expect some of Officer Crawford's family and friends to be here as well.
Crawford was holding only a notepad when Lindsey shot him and ran away in Downtown St. Petersburg back in February of 2011.
It's not clear what sentence Lindsey will get. One possibility would be life, but this time with a possiblity for parole after several years.
We'll bring you updates here on wtsp.com and on 10 News at Noon.
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Oct. 27, 2012
LAKE CHARLES, La. - The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks were unable to extend their win streak to four games over McNeese State, dropping a 35-24 decision to the Cowboys Saturday in Lake Charles. The loss drops SFA to 3-5 overall, and 2-2 in Southland Conference play.
After forcing the Cowboys to punt on their first two possessions, the Lumberjacks started their second possession inside the their own 20 and McNeese State made the first big play of the game. The Cowboys recovered a Gus Johnson fumble and converted the miscue into seven points. SFA took the ensuing possession and moved into Cowboy territory before a fumbled snap stalled the drive. The Cowboys utilized a long punt return to set up their second score to take a 14-0 lead.
McNeese State picked off a Brady Attaway pass, but the Lumberjack defense didn't allow the Cowboys to convert into points forcing a punt. SFA responded by moving the ball 72 yards on 10 plays to cut the Cowboys' lead in half, 14-7. The drive was capped by a three-yard pass from Attaway to senior Cordell Roberson (38th TD reception of Roberson's career).
McNeese State responded with an eight-play, 83-yard drive to regain the lead. Quarterback Cody Stroud found Josh Jordan from 20 yards out for the score.
Despite trailing at the half, the Lumberjacks outgained their hosts in the first half, 257-191.
The Lumberjacks struck quickly in the second half scoring the first 10 points, including a touchdown to tie the game just two minutes into the half. The Cowboys took the lead back when Kenny Brown hauled in a 15-yard TD reception with 3:05 remaining in the third quarter, 28-24.
The fourth quarter was relatively uneventful as SFA got the ball back with 4:18 on the clock, but the offense went backward with a fumble, taking a sack and an interception. Following the interception, McNeese State's Marcus Wiltz took the ball 30 yards through traffic for the score to put the game away.
Attaway completed a stadium record 42 passes for 378 yards and two touchdowns on the night. The Lumberjacks rolled up 529 yards of total offense, while holding the Cowboys to 368. Freshman receiver Aaron Thomas had a career night with seven catches for 99 yards.
SFA went to its ground attack more against McNeese State. The Lumberjacks carried the ball 32 times for 151 yards and a touchdown. Sophomore Gus Johnson finished the game with 13 carries for 93 yards, while freshman Doug Gentry had 15 carries for 84 yards.
The Lumberjacks return to action Saturday, Nov. 3, when they return home to host Lamar. The game against the Cardinals is slated to begin at 6 p.m.


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By focusing on diaper need, the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) works to meet the basic needs of all American children and families.
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Sandusky police officers are investigating a shooting which took place early Sunday morning at and outside a Cleveland Road bar.
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Many baby food makers come equipped with all the bells and whistles -- pacifier sanitizing, bottle warming -- but fail to deliver when it comes to steaming and pureeing. What sets apart the best-reviewed Beaba Babycook Baby Food Maker (Est. $120) is that it reliably prepares perfectly pureed baby food for years, according to owners.
The Beaba Babycook was one of the first baby food makers on the market and remains among the most well-reviewed. When it comes to blending, owners say the Beaba Babycook can be out-done by a dedicated food processor, but for steaming and blending in one unit, it's the best there is. Owners almost unanimously agree that the Babycook is a breeze to use. Numerous reviewers say the Beaba gave them the confidence to cook their own baby food, even though they aren't pros in the kitchen. One expert reviewer says she can even have her older children assist in making baby food, it's that simple. It's dishwasher safe, too.
The Beaba steams and purees in one set of dishes, and the food-prep cup doubles as a serving cup. The capacity is small, Beaba says it's 2.5 cups, but, as many reviewers point out, that is the steamer capacity, the actual yield of baby food is reported to be around 12 to 16 ounces. This is best for parents who don't want to freeze baby food -- and we found quite a few of those. It's not the best choice for parents of twins or multiples, especially once their babies get older and their appetite increases, although babies only eat pureed food for a few months, so that's not much of a deal breaker for most.
In addition to steaming, the Beaba can defrost frozen food (many parents freeze food in ice cube trays, then use the Beaba to thaw it), and then keep the food warm until you're ready to feed it to your baby. It has a small footprint and a very stylish design that parents say they don't mind leaving out on the counter.
Maintenance (which includes descaling the reservoir) can be a hassle, several owners note, but for most the minor inconvenience isn't a big concern. Given the overwhelming number of reviews for this baby food maker -- hundreds at each site where we found it reviewed -- there are surprisingly few reports of the Beaba Babycook breaking.
It's pricier, but the Beaba Babycook Pro (Est. $150) gets excellent reviews as well. It has a larger, 4.6 cup bowl and, even though it's a larger unit, it still has a fairly small footprint. It's great if you have multiple babies to feed or if you want to be able to make and freeze larger batches. Like its smaller sibling, the Babycook Pro has a stylish design that owners appreciate.
We also found recommendations for the Kalorik Chopper/Baby Food Maker (Est. $30) and Baby Brezza One Step Baby Food Maker (Est. $18), though neither of these two options performed as well overall, according to users. The Baby Brezza steams and purees well and is the only unit to do both on a timer. The main problem we saw is that both the Baby Brezza and the Kalorik seem to break with surprising regularity; many owners say they've experienced total or partial failure. And while Baby Brezza reviewers say customer service is at least responsive and helpful, the Kalorik seems to break just as often, and owners say getting a replacement is a major hassle.
If you don't want to invest in a food processor or have yet another electric appliance cluttering up your counter, but still want to make your own baby food, the Kidalog Baby Food Mill Grinder (Est. $20) is well-reviewed by both experts and owners. This is a manual grinder and that's all it does -- you have to steam the food first -- but owners say the Kidalog works very well and makes it easy to make your own baby food. The Baby Food Mill Grinder works better on fruits and vegetables than meat, but one expert source says it produces excellent puree in a jiffy and is a great choice for parents who want to prepare baby food one meal at a time. It seems to be particularly popular with those who want to feed their baby pureed versions of the food they're having for dinner, something many parents feel is better at easing their baby into the family's eating habits and tastes.
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Luc Tuymans in Conversation
Date + TimeThursday, February 04, 2010
7:00 p.m.
LocationPhyllis Wattis Theater
Writing in The New Yorker about Tuymans's first retrospective, Peter Schjeldahl described the artist as "the most challenging painter in the recent history of art." What Tuymans challenges is a long, post-Abstract Expressionism debate about the relevancy f painting itself, which some have called a tired art form unable to compete with mass media and industrial production. In Tuymans's hands, painting relinquishes bravura yet speaks again, often taking up the most difficult of subjects, from the Holocaust to the colonial legacy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Bush administration's war on terror. Here, Tuymans speaks about his own work and is joined in conversation by exhibition co-curator Molesworth. A book signing follows.
Luc Tuymans, artist
Helen Molesworth, Chief Curator, Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
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This event is sold out, but a limited number of tickets may be released on-site before the event. There will be a simulcast of this event in the Koret Visitor Education Center (2nd Floor) that is free with museum admission.
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Albrecht Fuchs, Luc Tuymans, Antwerp, 2007; © Mireille Mosler Ltd. and the artist


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(Biopsy-Bone Marrow, Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy)
In the center of most large bones there is a soft tissue (called bone marrow) that makes most of the body's blood cells. The marrow is a network of tissue that contains immature blood cells in an organized structure.
Red bone marrow is the active portion that produces red blood cells, while yellow bone marrow contains fat cells. In adults the red bone marrow is located in the flat bones, such as the upper hip bones, known as the pelvic girdle, and the sternum. In children, the red bone marrow is in the long bones, such as the femur.
A bone marrow biopsy involves removing tissue from the red bone marrow to be sent to the lab for microscopic examination. The biopsy is done using a small needle inserted into an age appropriate area (long bone for children, flat bone for adults). A local anesthetic agent may be given before starting the procedure.
A bone marrow biopsy is usually performed if your doctor suspects that you have a problem with blood cell production. A pathologist in the lab examines blood and bone marrow samples. By using a microscope with special lab techniques, the pathologist can evaluate the bone marrow for any of the following:
Unexplained anemia (a decrease in the number of red blood cells)
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Friday, July 11, 2008
CrockPot Peppercorn Steak
Day 193.
I have been getting so many wonderful emails and comments with recipes! I'm having a ball sorting through them all.
Krystle emailed me and shared one of her family's favorite meals with me--peppercorn steak.
I just so happened to have a package of frozen steaks in the freezer, and gave it a try yesterday. Her original recipe called for using canned tomato soup, but after a trip to the grocery store, I learned that many cans of tomato soup are thickened with wheat starch--not good in our house. So I tweaked a little, and was quite happy with the results!
The Ingredients.
--4 to 6 steaks (use whatever is on sale, it's going to tenderize nicely in the crock; don't buy expensive meat.)
--1 cup tomato sauce
--1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce (Lea Perrins is GF)
--1/4 cup of water
--2 chopped bell peppers (I used one yellow, one green)
--1 chopped yellow onion
--8 oz sliced mushrooms
--1 T Italian seasoning
--1/4 t black pepper
The Directions.
Put the meat in the crockpot; mine was still frozen solid. Cover with the chopped vegetables. Pour in the tomato sauce, Worcestershire, and water. Add the Italian seasoning and black pepper.
No need to stir.
Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours, or on high for 4-6. I cooked our dinner for 6 hours on high.
The Verdict.
I liked this! I liked how the steak lifted out of the juice without falling apart, and was able to be sliced like a steak cooked in the oven or on the grill. The flavor with the tomato sauce and the Worcestershire was greats---rich and peppery. I've never used that much Worcestershire before; usually I use only a few tablespoons at a time.
This makes a lot of sauce. I bet you could use the remaining sauce as a soup base or to make a fabulous gravy. We ate our meat and veggies separate on the dinner plate, with a spinach salad.
One kid ate 2 whole steaks and proclaimed that it was the best steak she had ever had and asked if she could eat it every day for "dinner, lunch, and breakfast. And maybe sometimes for snack. After I eat my banana. Of course." And then there was a lot of eye rolling---we've had the same banana in the fridge for the last three days. She opened it, took a bite, then said she was full. There's been a lot of banana talk around here lately...
thank you, Krystle, for a great meal, and a keeper recipe!
54 comments:
This sounds yummy and easy to make. I will have to try it ASAP. Have a wonderful day. :)
- July 11, 2008 at 6:51 AM
- MaryLu said...
Gotta try this today! I wonder how it would do to mask a bit of freezer burn! Not that my freezer would create anything like that! Ha!
Love the banana comment, reminds me of a kid I know. (Um, not mine of course!)
BTW, I am using my crock SO much more thanks to you, even bought a new little dipper, so much fun! Thanks so much!
- July 11, 2008 at 7:22 AM
- Queen of the Urban Jungle said...
just wondering--how many people in your family are celiacs? thanks for providing such a great recipe source for gluten-free meals!!
- July 11, 2008 at 7:40 AM
Now I know what to do with that beef I have! thanks. CR.
- July 11, 2008 at 8:31 AM
- Emily said...
I've been "lurking" for a few months and thoroughly enjoy reading your new posts every day! I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your recipes and appreciate not only your committment to your blog readers but also your committment to more home-cooked meals for your family. That's something I'm working on myself and I'm getting lots of inspiration from you. Just wanted to let you know...Also, great job on TV!
- July 11, 2008 at 8:48 AM
- SaraK said...
Mmmm....sounds really yummy and easy. I will definitely be trying this!
- July 11, 2008 at 9:38 AM
OK. I have am giving this crock pot cooking a chance. I had all the food items on hand.. so it is cooking right now. I am excited to see how this tastes.
- July 11, 2008 at 9:47 AM
- Amiyrah said...
you are blowing my mind with steak in the crockpot! Hubby is a mid-western boy and loves his beef so any recipe where I can make a steak in the crockpot and not screw it up is grand! thanks for posting this and thanks to krystle for sending the recipe to you!
- July 11, 2008 at 9:57 AM
- Crockpot Lady said...
it was definitely easy, Courtney--it took all of 8 minutes to prepare.
MaryLu, the Crock-Pot rocks at masking freezer burn. I can't tell you how many pieces of meat have been "saved" by cooking all day in the crock in our house.
QOTUJ, I have on celiac in the house, but we decided as a family it would be easier if we all went GF when at home.
you're welcome, CR!
Emily, that's so nice of you to say! you totally made my day today.
yay, saraK!
Ginger, holy cow, you are fast! I hope it works well for you!
Amiryah, I was pleasantly surprised at how the steak held up. We still needed a steak knife to cut it, but it was tender enough for the kids to manage, and we didn't need to chew forever... which happens when I make steak on the stovetop because I have NO idea what I'm doing!
- July 11, 2008 at 10:08 AM
- http://caroldee.wordpress.com said...
HI.I saw you on Rachael's show and admire what you are doing. I will be a frequent visitor here as I use one at least three times a week. THANKS SO MUCH for this blog!! : ) Carol
- July 11, 2008 at 10:11 AM
- Carrie said...
hey girl!
i got a TON of hits on my blog from your site on Wednesday! I don't know where you mentioned me, but THANKS!!! ;-)
I HAVE to buy a smaller crock put. I never use mine because it's SO huge!!
- July 11, 2008 at 1:17 PM
As a substitute for tomato soup, I use tomato puree or sauce and a bit of Vance's Darifree powder. Before I became casein-free, I would add a pinch of sugar and a splash of milk. This works well in my old porcupine meatball recipe.
- July 11, 2008 at 2:57 PM
- CraftyT said...
My hubby loves pepper steak. Cant wait to try this one.
I am buying a brand new crockpot when we move and alittle baby crock for small sides. :)
- July 11, 2008 at 3:22 PM
- Shelley said...
I just ordered a Little Dipper on Amazon because I've been dying to make that bean & pesto dip recipe! I've been staring at the ingredients in my cabinet...it should be here Monday! :)
That pepper steak looks YUMMY!!
- July 11, 2008 at 4:22 PM
Yum! I am so happy to find this because my partner has to be gluten-free... I am going to love going through all of these recipes! Thank You!!!!
- July 11, 2008 at 5:06 PM
It was wonderful.
I served it with buttered egg noodles and steamed carrots and other veggies.
My husband loved it and my kid went back for seconds.
I am a crock pot converter... what is for dinner tomorrow?
- July 11, 2008 at 6:17 PM
- Christina said...
I've been lurking for awhile, but I have to say that the photo for this is AMAZING! Thanks for all your effort - your blog rocks!
- July 11, 2008 at 7:21 PM
- Brandie said...
My friend Wendy just forwarded me the link to your blog. I'm seriously jumping up and down about it out of pure joy! I cook A LOT and hate to turn on my oven this time of year. I love the format of this blog, the way it is organized, the pictures and verdicts! Everything about it is awesome.
I just added it as a link on my own private blog and forwarded it to ALL of friends as well (one of which has a daughter that is a celiac, I'm sure she'll appreciate it).
Thanks a million,
Brandie from Goodyear AZ!
- July 11, 2008 at 7:57 PM
I love this blog! I tried your lasagna and wrote about it over at weightloss.dreamhost.com. Tonight I tried Rice Krispie treat and I think I'll make this steak, too.
- July 11, 2008 at 8:21 PM
- Frugal, Freebies and Deals said...
yumm- I have bookmarked you, keep up the good work!!
- July 11, 2008 at 11:32 PM
- Wendy said...
I've popped a link on my blog and am such a fan! You inspired me to buy a crock and now theres no stopping me! I use it most days! Tonight is Salmon in foil packets with diced onion and tomato sprinkled with dried herbs. This has been a family favourite for years, but I have always baked in the oven. Have it in the crock right now! Used your blog for hints on fish cooking! Keep up the good work! You are truly amazing!
..xx.. Wendy.. Liverpool UK.
- July 12, 2008 at 6:21 AM
- 1BlessedMomma said...
Would you do this with a roast? If you had 5 potatoes and 4 carrots andn a big onion would you increase the liquid?
Thanks so much! I love trying your recipes!
- July 12, 2008 at 9:45 AM
- Crockpot Lady said...
Hi Rose,
You could most certainly make this with a roast. Don't change the amount of liquid; it's got plenty for a roast--and a roast will create it's own juice/gravy, too.
- July 12, 2008 at 2:54 PM
- grammy said...
all of your recipes look and sound great thanks for your resolution. I need help where can I find a 1 1/2 quart crock pot
- July 12, 2008 at 5:15 PM
- Crockpot Lady said...
Hi Grammy,
I found my 1.5 qt Crock-Pot at Walmart during an After-Thanksgiving sale for $5.
I just scoured the 'net for one, and it seems that the only 1.5qts you can buy now don't have a temperature control knob. WEIRD!
I don't know what to tell you---you can get a newer one without the knob from Target, Kmart, or Walmart now, or cross your fingers and hope Crock-Pot comes up with another one in this size with a temperature knob.
I'm sorry that it doesn't seem to exist right now!
- July 12, 2008 at 5:45 PM
- Liana said...
I have been wanting to try this steak recipe but I got home too late this afternoon (I should have done it this morning but I was in a rush) so I put all the ingredients in a dutch oven (after quick browning the steaks on the stove) and it's in the oven now.
I did, however, make the Thai curry yesterday in the crock pot and it was delicious. My daughter is eating the leftovers right now!
- July 12, 2008 at 7:16 PM
This was *fantastic* I would never have thought to put tomato sauce and italian seasoning in pepper steak.
When everything was done, I took out the meat and veggies. In a saucepan I made a roux of flour and butter and stirred it into the broth. It thickened nicely in the crock. I then added back the veggies and sliced steak.
This is a great freezer meal btw. I have all my feezer bags full of pepper steak and sauce for those busy evenings, just add rice!
- July 12, 2008 at 7:54 PM
- Liana said...
My dinner came out D E L I C I O U S ! Despite the fact that I had to cook it in a dutch oven and not a crock pot (ran out of enough hours) it was so good, my family ooh-d and aah-d during the whole mealtime! THANK YOU!
- July 12, 2008 at 10:45 PM
- Jeanne said...
This looks yummy and with just a few ingredients very easy to make. Printing it up for one of our Sunday dinners. Thanks for sharing.
- July 13, 2008 at 9:41 AM
- Windy said...
I think this will become a family fav in this house of 3 steak lovin lil boys ok 4 if ya count the hubs!!! testing it tomorrow!!!!
- July 14, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Oh. My. Goodness. I just discovered your site. You're the MAN!! You must be very creative to do this for a whole year, I only have a few crock pot recipes I use. I'm thinking that's going to change now! I especially like that you have recipes for people with gluten problems. I have a few friends with that allergy, and I always stress over what to make for dinner. Not any more! Thank you so much for sharing these yummy recipes!!!
Kathy D.
- July 14, 2008 at 4:27 PM
Made this tonight. Skipped the onion and mushrooms (my husband won't eat either), eyeballed all amounts, and cooked for only about 4 hours on high. Used a good quality (thawed) steak, so it didn't need to cook forever to tenderize -- and I got started late!
The steak was tender. The peppers tasted simply outstanding -- my husband, who hates veggies, had a second helping. We weren't so crazy about the sauce on the steak, though; we each covered it in steak sauce to mask the flavor, and I didn't keep the leftover sauce.
This was my first try making steak in a crockpot. The meat was so moist and tender that I am sure to try it again -- but probably with a different sauce. The worcester flavor was a bit strong for us.
- July 14, 2008 at 5:33 PM
I've been reading your blog for a while now and this is the first recipe I've tried. I was looking for an easy dinner for tonight and tried this. I didn't have any steaks on hand, but did have some pork chops in the freezer. I didn't have the peppers so I left those out, my son, who is a picky eater, looked at his plate and said "yum". He cleaned his plate and had seconds.
I served this over egg noodles and slightly thickened the sauce with cornstarch. (I didn't care for the texture from the corn starch though, so I won't do that again.)
I'll try this again with the steaks and peppers.
I've think I'll also make the tapioca - I like tapioca but don't make it often enough -- too much stirring.
Thanks for all the recipes!
- July 14, 2008 at 9:07 PM
- phyllis said...
Made this over the weekend knowing that I'd use it on Monday. Hubbie thinks flavors "meld" better when a dish has time to sit. I was surprised that even after 5 hours on high the steak really held together so it could be sliced. The flavor of the Worchestershire was a bit strong so I thickened it with some beef stock & served over noodles. Very tasty.
- July 15, 2008 at 9:16 AM
- phyllis said...
Made this over the weekend knowing that I'd heat & serve on Monday. Hubbie thinks some dishes are better after sitting so the flavors can "meld". I was surprised that even after cooking 5 hours on high (my meat was not frozen) the steak was OK to slice. The Worchestershirs flavor was a little too strong for me so I thickened the sauce with beef stock.Very good
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- July 15, 2008 at 9:20 AM
- Martha Cox said...
bummer... this didn't work for me as a steak. I wonder if my crockpot is hotter on the low setting or if I let it go too long. My T-bones fell off the bone and are now some really yummy steak fajitas.
I had cooked a back up sausage pasta bake. So, we are going to have Steak Fajitas for dinner tomorrow night. I must admit that the flavor was really good. I just drained everything and was left with the onions, bell peppers, steak and mushrooms. It will be a perfect fajita filling.
I'm not giving up on this idea! I think that I just need to cook it for a much shorter period of time.
- July 15, 2008 at 5:58 PM
I made this tonight, like always I tend to overcook whe using my crock pot. However, it was still wonderful. My steaks fell apart so they were served over rice...YUMMY
- July 16, 2008 at 8:18 PM
- July 20, 2008 at 10:03 AM
- Jules said...
Didn't like the flavor of this recipe sorry, maybe too much Worshtoshire sauce? Although the meat was tender.
- July 26, 2008 at 8:33 PM
- Dallimomma said...
Loved this recipe. My in-laws loved it too. My father in law even gave it a huge compliment; "I could eat this again." Trust me, that's huge. Thanks for the inspiration.
- July 30, 2008 at 1:01 PM
- Crochetheaven said...
Made this over the weekend. HUGE hit with the family! Off to find out what to try next.
- August 12, 2008 at 3:44 AM
Tonight I heated the frozen portion we had saved from our first meal 4 weeks ago and served it over noodles. Just as delicious as the first time around and really easy clean up!
- August 12, 2008 at 3:52 PM
- mmj100179 said...
Tried this today....super easy and super yummy!! A real hit with DH which is hard to come by! So glad I found you and was inspired to break out the crockpot I hardly ever use!! Thanks!!!
- August 13, 2008 at 4:36 PM
- Brenda said...
Love your site! I have finally purchased a crock pot and I have this cooking at home as we speak... :)
This is my first time ever cooking using a slow cooker and I am hoping it saves me lots of time cooking while I am at work!
Thank you!!
- October 8, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Love your ideas and recipes. I used my humongous crock last night and cooked a whole pork loin that was on sale for $1.67 lb. this week. I seasoned it with salt, pepper and garlic powder, added no liquid and put it in fat side up. It rendered the fat nicely (not much on this piece), which made it really juicy. Absolutely wonderful.
- July 12, 2009 at 7:29 PM
- Tracychele @ The Week-Ender said...
Hi Stephanie. I just finished cleaning up the kitchen and had to come tell you we LOVED this steak! It was so good. I will definitely cook it again and the sauce will be used on other meats around here. I also made corn on the cob in another crock pot (also from the book). I never thought to cook it like I do potatoes in foil! Thanks for such a great cookbook. I am really enjoying it!!
- January 13, 2010 at 4:54 PM
- lydia said...
Great recipe! I made this last night and we really enjoyed it. I put the leftover soup and vegetables in the freezer to use as a base for soup or stew later this winter. Thanks for sharing!
- September 8, 2010 at 7:51 AM
- Hodgepodgemom said...
A big hit all around. Thanks so much. I'd unearthed some steaks from the deep freeze and this was a perfect answer for them :)
- October 21, 2010 at 4:59 PM
Wow! I found my receipe online! I am so glad that it was a hit! I lost your email address so I couldnt send you an email to keep up w/ how you were doing!
Thank you so much,
- October 24, 2010 at 5:52 PM
I used some venison steaks we had in the freezer in this recipe and omitted the mushrooms since the hubby is not of fan of fungi :)...it came out great!! Served it over whole grain egg noodles...very flavorful and you couldn't even tell the steaks were freezerburned!! This is definitely a keeper!!
Thanks so much!
- February 25, 2011 at 7:26 AM
Made this today --- YUM! I will change a few things next time. The Worcestershire was a skoosh too strong for me, so I'll just add less. I might also use beef bouillon in the water (and more water for Worcestershire). Additionally - I used green peppers against better judgement...they can get way bitter in the crockpot. Next time I'll use all yellow or yellow and red bell peppers. Otherwise it's a keeper! I finish most crockpot meals by spooning out the meat/veg, then de-greasing the sauce/liquid, then dump some liquid in the pot and let it reduce down on the stovetop before thickening with cornstarch. Yummy over rice, and if you thicken up the sauce it'd be good over egg noddles.
- March 13, 2011 at 8:34 PM
When i made this i omitted the mushrooms (cuz fungus and bugs will not be eaten by me until the zombie apocalypse), and decreased the bell peppers down to one yellow cuz my hubby doesn't like them. I diced up the onions and pepper so they'd be smaller and less visible to him. I put in the 1 cup of tomato sauce, then decided i didn't want to refrigerate the rest of it and forget about it, so i just used the whole can. Early that morning, i set up a worcestershire marinade for the steaks and left them in the fridge for several hours until my lunch break when i could come home and throw it all together before going back to work. I also substituted *bacon salt* for the salt. I saw it in the spice aisle, and decided i would get it cuz EVERYTHING should taste like bacon. I'm too scared to read the ingredients cuz i doubt it's gluten free or kosher, and probably has msg in it (everything that tastes good usually does). These were a big hit with me and the hubby (i went back for seconds and thirds. So much for having leftovers). My 3yr old had chicken rings. Oh well. At least he ate some of the beans i made.
- April 11, 2012 at 7:42 PM
- Diane Rogers said...
Hi Stephanie,
My husband doesn't like green, red, or yellow peppers. Any idea what to replace it with. He likes greed chilies and sorrono's.
- January 15, 2013 at 11:02 AM
- CourtnieMarie said...
This was delicious! We only used half the amount of steak and Worcestershire sauce, all the tomato sauce, 1.5 red peppers and a whole onion (we don't like mushrooms!). It was delicious! Froze the juices for some beef broth later. Thank you for the great recipe!
- January 24, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:37 am
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Because I'm an optimist.
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:44 am
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Good enough!
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Anywho, all joking aside, if you really want to help with the vAGC, I highly suggest at least basic familiarity with assembly language. Most of the big problems are not with getting it to run but figuring out what exactly to do to make it perform useful work; This involves a lot of digging around in the Colossus / Luminary source code and a lot of research. Basically, it's computer archaeology, with the bonus that when it works, it neatly debunks the conspiracy theories alluded to in problem #5 (About which I was kidding, BTW). The first two problems are the big showstoppers. The second and third are minor annoyances as far as I'm concerned. The fifth was a joke. It's coming up on 0200 here and I was in traffic court today so I'm a little bit wierder than normal right now. (BTW You keep odd hours - Where are you located?)
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:38 am
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chode wrote:
Should I continue developments on the AGC in C++, or might my time be put to better use in contributing where I can to the vAGC development?
Good question!
As dseagrav said the VAGC has several problems (especially the hoax problem
), so we'll still need the AGC++ and a CSM reentry autopilot would be very cool. A working EMS would be fantastic...
But of course working on the VAGC would be great, too, it looks like that the reentry controlled by the VAGC is still improvable.
Looks like it depends on what is more challenging and makes more fun for you!
Thanks irnenginer for the document, I'll have a look at it. Full link is:
"Deorbit and entry crew training simulations for near-earth orbital missions"
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:39 pm
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Tschachim wrote:
Hi Christophe,
that's interesting, but I don't get that alarm. I launch to orbit, go to P00, do V41N20E and enter +01000E +00000E +00000E. NO ATT goes on and the IMU/FDAI drives to (10°, 0°, 0°). If I enter V40E I get an operation error, if I do it correctly (GSOP) and enter V40N20E, the IMU is set to (0,0,0) as intended, no error.
I've found what I was doing wrong as soon as I've posted the message(as usual
In fact it's normal to get the NO ATT lt on during V40N20. To turn the NO ATT off you have to do the gyro torquing with V42. The purpose is to fine tune the IMU align by nulling the residual error.
That's what happens when I go too fast
AS far as the 375 code alarm is concerned I get it sometimes while playing with the DSKY but I still have no clue why?
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:02 pm
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I've just read the dseagrav's post about people who are waiting for a "video game" kind of apollo sim. It's very interesting and I do agree with what you said.
I just want to reply: we don't care about those people. Of course if people don't want to bother with doc and checks and want just to push a magical MFD button to get around the moon, something exits for us: it's called AMSO.
I don't want to offense the author of this simulator since I still remember that the first time I saw the Apollo craft in orbiter, it was with AMSO. It's a great orbiter add-on, perfectly right for the orbiter community who just want to play one day with delta glider and an other day with the lunar module.
I think that today ProjectApollo has reached a point it could not be viewed like an orbiter add-on anymore. Orbiter is just the necessary environment to install the simulation. Day after day, we use orbiter features less and less.
My vote is for the vAGC. 100%
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:05 pm
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375 is undocumented and there's no reference to it as an error that I can find in the code.
Of course it could be a bug
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:32 pm
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I want to weigh in on the fact that it would be nice to have an AGC++ Apollo on the level of 6.4 with some of the NASSP 7 features implemented.
I agreee, Project Apollo 'feels' like it has expanded beyond a simple orbiter add-on, but this is why I think Realism is such a great idea. AMSO, as nice as it is, is very basic...which is great for the "lets hit the red flashy button!" type of sim pilot. If you focus PA on vAGC, you'll end up with the exact opposite end of the spectrum. Now if you implement a Realism scale and start it (REALISM 0) where NASSP 6.4 left off, then someone can work their way up to max realism slowly. As Tschachim pointed out though, vAGC isn't very condusive to REALISM 0. This is why the AGC++ is so nice, and the key is reconciling the differences between AGC++ and vAGC, so the result is an almost imperceptable blend up the REALISM scale.
We don't need to implement EVERYTHING in AGC++, but basic controls, navigation and overall systems management is nice. We don't necessarly need the extroadinarly accurate re-entry either, just a proper simulation of the steps one would go through to get an accurate reentry from the vAGC.
As far as the problems with saving the vAGC is concearned, it poses quite the problem. Hopefully this can be worked out or at least better understood so that it can be avoided for the time being. And the catch of no time acceleration above 10 just means that the saving issue is made more important
Anywho, that's my two cents....I wish you luck if you decide to pursue vAGC work, but it would be really nice to have the EMS working as a seperate entity so that it can do it's thing independent of vAGC and AGC++. [/hint hint
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The EMS really *IS* independent of the computer. The only involvement the computer has with the EMS setup is that the computer generates a list of numbers that must be entered by the crew into the EMS to initialize it prior to re-entry. There are no data connections between the two.
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Well, despite the fact I love the VAGC, I do care about the "video game" people mainly just to reach a bigger audience, or to quote LazyD again: "... to have a no-brainer version to help newbies become addicted."
So I also would like to keep the AGC++, not only but also the AGC++ already can do a lot of stuff, especially the LM descent and ascent is great (... or will be great when the RCS is back...
). The only thing we really need the AGC++ cannot do is CSM reentry, so if Chode would do the AGC++ reentry the AGC++ would be quite complete (assuming you do MCCs the "Orbiter way", but if LazyD really is doing his TLI stuff, it looks like the CSM will fly to the moon and back unattended
) and a good alternative to the "hardcore" VAGC.
I know AMSO and I understand Alain's "keep it short and simple" concept, but I also think that's no reason to drop the "quickstart mode" nor the AGC++. Additionally to the usage there are a lot of more differences between NASSP and AMSO (Panels, Meshes, Swatch's upcoming VC, the KSC scenary, autopilots...). For example I know from the Orbiter forum that some people complain that AMSO has no panel, even if they don't want to use it like the real thing.
Movieman did a great job to "unify" the interface between the 2 AGC implementations and the rest of the spacecraft, so I just don't see a reason to drop the AGC++ support. To continue with the "quickstart mode" concept isn't very difficult, too, we'll do a better "checklist system" that Movieman already began and after that's we just have to look after the (textfile) checklists, that's all...
By the way, because of the time acceleration problem of the VAGC: I was thinking about to use the standby mode for that. I don't know in detail how it works but I think in standby mode the AGC is clocked much slowly (but still doing state vector integration ???). So my question: Does anyone know more about that or has similar ideas?
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I'm not sure it even does state vector integration in standby, I think it just updates the clock every second or so. It's all documented somewhere, probably there's something on the Virtual AGC site.
Presumably the crew would get a state vector from the ground after they brought it back out of standby. Potentially we could simulate going into standby mode, stop the AGC emulation running and stuff the correct values into the clock and state vector when it's brought out of standby before we restart the emulation.
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Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:32 am
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Thank you everyone for the comments. I'm getting a clearer picture on what everyone envisions as goals for further development. I generally agree with what people are thinking as far as levels of realism, etc.
I'll most likely start working on the EMS system and displays to re-familiarize myself with working on the project before dusting off the reentry code.
Question: One major difference between the vAGC and the C++ version is the units used. I remember there being talk about having a scenario option to specify measurement units. Has this been implemented? Should I build in support for both units? This will be an issue for the EMS delta V monitor and the scrolling chart. The chart would have to be modified to do metric units.
(about my hours, I'm in California)
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movieman wrote:
375 is undocumented and there's no reference to it as an error that I can find in the code.
Of course it could be a bug
Thanks movieman.
Anyway this bug is not very disturbing. The reset works well, the AGC is not jammed and the routine can go on. So...
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I totally agree with the idea of keeping the AGC++ . By the way, I think there is absolutely no reason to drop it.
In fact I believe there is not such a difference between a flight with vAGC and a flight with AGC++.
I explain myself:
- Right now, if you do an apollo flight with AGC++, you can launch with, you can display your orbit parameters with the verb82 associated with the program 11 and you can roughly perform the TLI with the program 15.
As soon as you are on course toward the moon, the AGC becomes almost totally useless and you have to use an MFD to perform the incoming maneuvers. I think that the P17 and P18 are not very practical due to their limitations (only simple orbit change or plane change but not at the same time)
- If you do an apollo flight with the current vAGC, it's almost exactly the same: You can align the IMU and launch into orbit and... that's all!
As long as you cannot change the refsmmat and not compute the necessary parameters to insert into the P30/P40 (I think especially about the deltaV's in reference to the local vertical), the only thing you can do with the DSKY is to realign the IMU with the backup P54.
So if you want to continue the flight, nothing prevent you from doing the next maneuvers with any MFD you want, exactly as well as you were using AGC++.
The only bonus seems to be the reentry capability (P61,62 and so on...)
But for example, TEI canoot be performed with the P37. Remember that P37 is only a backup program not usable outside of the Earth SOI.
However, the advantage goes to the vAGC: I hope that some big brain around here (fortunately we got many ones) will find the way to make it more usable.
As I understand, the issue is more a problem of connecting the vAGC into the orbiter environment than improving the vAGC itself.
The questions I'm asking right know are:
- How to update the refsmmat?
For the moment we have only one: the launch pad refsmmat for launch and for EPO. As soon as we are in TLC, the refsmmat has to be updated and the Xaxis takes place in the ecliptic plane, perpendicular to the projection of the line between earth and moon along the ecliptic plane, the Z axis perpendicular to the X axis and toward north (or south) celestial pole, while the Y axis completes the right hand system.
How the hell can we do that in the current state?
What about the others refsmmat? landing site, preferred and so on...?
- It's seems that there is a problem with the AGC clock, while using a saved scenario. Is it the reason why the P21 is so inacurate?
I tried to update the AGC clock with V55 in a saved scenario but that didn't change the P21 display. May be should I try a state vector update?
- Many of the AGC/LGC routines use VHF ranging that I understand as telemetry update between the 2 computers (LGC in the LM and AGC in the CM). How to do that in orbiter? Is it possible?
- If I would post procedures for using IMFD while maneuvers computations, Is somebody able to convert the parameters into something usable with P30/P40?
I think about an excel spreadsheet with macros like the one irnenginer made for state vector update.
- What about tephem? I never tried this but I wonder what would happen if I change the lauch date in a vAGC scenario?
So many dreams, so many questions, so many things to try and test...
But how fascinating is it!
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Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:11 am
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I remember there being talk about having a scenario option to specify measurement units. Has this been implemented?
It was, but a lot of the new code doesn't call the functions it's supposed to call in order to make that work. You'd need to go through it all and fix up the places where it's broken.
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Evaluating the Patient-Ventilator Synchrony During Mechanical Ventilation in Patients With Acute Lung Injury
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The overall purpose to the study is to prospectively study how often patients with and without acute lung injury (ALI) have patient-ventilator asynchrony demonstrated as stacked breaths. The investigators seek to describe the quantity of stacked breaths by continuously recording flow, volume, and pressure waveforms routinely displayed on the vent. The investigators also seek to describe how primary ICU teams manage asynchrony documenting interventions of sedation or vent manipulation and what modality is most successful.
Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
- double stacks [ Time Frame: number per minute over 5 minutes ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]ventilator waveform recording
- level of sedation [ Time Frame: baseline ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Richmond Agitation Sedation Score
- mode of ventilation [ Time Frame: 30min ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]ventilator adjustment
|Study Start Date:
|July 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2013
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|April 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
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|Probability Sample
adult ICU patients receiving mechanical ventilation
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age > 18 years intubated and mechanically ventilated diagnosed with acute lung injury (ALI) or requiring mechanical ventilation for reasons other than ALI
Exclusion Criteria:
neurological deficits (acute or chronic) that prevent effective diaphragm activity.
- Neuromuscular disease affecting the diaphragm
- Neuromuscular blockade
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01541514
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|University of Chicago Medical Center
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637
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|University of Chicago
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LAY LEADERSHIPSee also: Terminology
Feb 2005 Digest 037
I wanted to see if some of you have had similar experiences related to your desire to be lay leaders of your congregation's worship service.
I decided over a year ago to become part of a smaller congregation (about 40 or less members) in the town where I live, also a Reform congregation.). They seemed to accept me, encouraged me to participate in lighting the Shabbat candles on Friday evenings. The average attendance is about 6 people or less except during the visit of the student rabbi. Congregations in this area are too small to support a rabbi even part-time.
I had the desire to apply to the Synagogue Associate program and am waiting to hear whether or not I was accepted. The prevailing attitude by congregation members is one of resistance. Few are supportive of the idea, some saying that my membership in the congregation is "too new." I should add that the congregation to which I belong in this small town is, understandably, kept alive primarily by generational memberships. Few relocate outside the town, few move into the congregation as adults.
I want to be more involved in the worship aspects of the temple congregation. My goal is not to become temple president or even president of the temple sisterhood, nor do I want to alienate others with my "enthusiasm" in wanting to expand temple worship opportunities in the communal sense. My goal is to provide lay leadership qualities related to what might be called "ministries" such as visiting the sick, continuing to lead temple services and try to get the congregation more involved than just on High Holy Days or visitation times by the rabbinical student.
Would like to hear if any of you have had similar experiences as you've developed your lay ministry roles, and especially if you came into your temple participation from the background of a convert. Patricia
[1] encourage [Patricia] to go for it. Too often we rely on the past without creating for the future. Lay involvement in all of the areas you have mentioned are vital to growth, retention, and above a spiritual connectiveness to our people. When you decided to stand at Sinai with the rest of us, we promised you equality with all Jews. Your willingness to give of yourself is the standard to which all Jews should aspire. Michael
We have all met with resistance-- fight it. We have all met with mockery-- resist it. We have all had our motives questioned--answer the questions with g'milut chasadim. Tenacity, passion and perseverance are the qualities that we must have to make Torah truly part of our lives. No spiritual journey is easy--it is not supposed to be. Ahad Ha'am said: "The higher and more distant the ideal, the greater its power to exalt the soul".
Here is a prayer for you: "Oh G-d, help me to overcome suspicion by being patient and trustworthy".
My only other suggestion: Try not to use the word "ministry".
Feb 2005 Digest 038
Your small congregation probably fears change, especially when initiated by an "outsider" (that is, a new member). It will take time for them to see that you're not planning to revamp all their services and sign the congregation up for large projects or the like. Keep doing what you're doing, talk to the leaders and other members, and move slowly when introducing new ideas. But pursue them and introduce them; that's how we all grow.Monica860 households
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