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Greetings From Top Teaching Advisor Megan
- Grades: PreK–K
Greetings from sunny San Diego, California! My name is Megan Power and this is my 10th year of teaching.
Greetings from sunny San Diego, California! My name is Megan Power and this is my 10th year of teaching. In my career I have taught kindergarten through 2nd grade and I am currently in my fourth year of teaching full-day kindergarten at Del Sur Elementary in the Poway Unified School District. I am thrilled to be back on Scholastic.com blogging about early childhood education this year after a successful year blogging about technology integration in 2010-2011, and as the PreK and Kindergarten teacher advisor in 2009-2010.
I am very fortunate to be teaching at Del Sur Elementary. Before the school opened four years ago, I was one of the teachers who was involved in the decision-making process to create the school vision, mission, and culture. Our school currently has about 400 students — with room to grow to 800 students. As a new school, the district ensured that our rooms would have the most up-to-date technologies for teaching and learning. My classroom has an interactive Promethean Activboard, Activotes (small answer voting devices), an Activslate, 5 desktop computers, a docucam, an amplified microphone system, and a mounted LCD projector. This year will be my second year piloting a one-to-one laptop program where all of my kindergarten students have Dell netbooks that assists in differentiating instruction and project-based learning activities.
As a National Writing Project teacher, I have done extensive training in writer's workshops as well as integrating technology in my classroom and curriculum. I am honored to have won several awards and grants including Time Warner Cable's National Teacher of the Year for 2008-2009, winner of the Outstanding Contributions to Literacy Award 2009- 2010 from the American Literacy Corporation, honorable mention for San Diego's Classrooms of the Future 2008-2009 and 2010-2011, and San Diego County Primary Mathematics Teacher of the Year 2007-2008. Last year my students won the Grand Recognition Award for all elementary grades at the San Diego County iVIE Awards (Innovative Videos in Education). You can view the movie and read about the making of the movie in this Scholastic.com blog post. My students have also won the San Diego 2007-2008 iVIE award for their USA symbols and landmarks movie and my 2008-2009 class was nominated for a 2008-2009 iVIE for our public service announcement for the San Diego Food Drive called Even Kindergarteners Can Make a Difference.
I believe that all children can learn and be motivated to grow in an individualized, literacy rich environment that utilizes technology to promote realistic and purposeful project-based learning.
My philosophy of education with my students can be broken down into three areas.
Students as Partners: I believe that when students feel successful and are given the opportunity to be a part of their learning, they become more responsible for their learning. Even kindergarten students are able to reflect and identify their areas of need. Teachers can become partners with students as they differentiate the curriculum to meet the individual needs, which allows for students to be successful.
Students as Creators: I believe that using technology to create movies, photo stories, and other digital media projects is a highly motivating way to learn and practice literacy and other academic and life skills. I find that when students take the role of the creators they learn far more and are able to apply their learning seamlessly. Their little faces gleam with pride.
Students as Global Citizens: One of my goals as a teacher is to break down the walls of school and prepare my students for the real world. I love to inspire them with realistic and purposeful work where they can use technology to problem solve and make a difference in their world. Whether my students are writing and filming a public service announcement to collect food for the San Diego Food Drive, selling trail mix to raise money to help endangered animals, or publishing their writing on the Internet for all to read, they are learning that they are important members of our world and that even kindergarteners can make a difference.
Hi Megan, I am a teacher in Australia and have used your ideas along with Beth Newinghams in the past.
Is Beth still blogging with Scholastic this year?
I am interested in learning about what projects you have students involved in within the community, in particular working with raising money for charities.


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Kiev War Zone Becomes Surreal Eurovision Concert (Photos)
2004 Eurovision Song Contest winner Ruslana Lyzhychko and activists took to a piano perched on a barricade in Kiev's Independence Square Monday, playing Chopin, the national anthem and the Beatles' "Let it Be." Stationed across the square, riot police performed their own musical offensive, blasting Russian pop songs from a sound system.
Since November, demonstrators have been protesting the Ukrainian president's plans for a closer alliance with Russia instead of tighter ties with Europe. Kiev's Independence Square, where the largest demonstrations have occurred, now resembles a war zone, with protesters in army fatigues and bullet-proof vests patrolling an area full of tents and burning log fires.
The barricade where the piano was stationed is on Grushevsky Street, where demonstrators clashed with police at the end of January in violence that left several dead and hundreds hurt.


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Gym And Dance Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department's Gymnastic & Dance Program
We offer a gymnastics and dance program from tots to teens: from our preschool classes to our skilled boys and girls classes. We facilitate a relaxed and fun environment where every child will feel comfortable learning.
This page will give you a picture of our activities, rules and regulations. Please read it thoroughly and familiarize yourself with its sections.
General Information
- There is no food or drinks allowed in the gym, mini-gym, or dance rooms
- Please be on time for your classes. Late arrivals are disruption as well as missing warm-ups and stretches. Athletes more than 10 minutes late will not be allowed to participate.
- All athletes must come dressed and prepared for class
Dress Requirements
Female Gymnasts - Leotard, nothing on legs or feet (no tights or socks). Avoid wearing beads, barrettes, balls, or other bulky hair accessories as they interfere with performance and can be painful.
Male Gymnasts - Soft shorts and T-Shirt. No zippers, snaps, or buttons, bare feet.
Dancers - Black Leotard, Pink tights, tan tap shoes, and pink ballet shoes
- Children must be picked up in the lobby when class is over. They can not meet you in the parking lot. Our coaches teach classes back to back and supervision is not available outside of regular class time. Safety comes first!
- Please do not bring children when they are sick.
- All important notices are posted on the bulletin board in the lobby.
- Coaches do not have a break between classes for lengthy discussions.
Please don't hesitate to contact our staff if you have any questions or concerns.
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How can we help? Use the Customer Service Center for the following inquiries.
Tampa Gym and Dance - Use this service for Tampa Gym and Dance Program general inquiries.
Tampa Gym and Dance Interest List Sign Up Form - Use our interest list form to add your child's name to the interest list.
Please Note: Due to the large volume of calls we receive, we are unable to return calls in regards to status. You will only be contacted by mail, email or phone by staff when your name comes up on the list.
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So I had a few more things that I wanted to talk about that did not quite make the first blog. In this installment I want to give some love to the PSP, my New Year's Resolutions, a shout out to my 1up friends and a look forward to early 2010.
PSP Games
· Persona – really hate that I took a break from playing this game. Now I fear go back to it because I don't remember what the hell is going on right now.
· Gran Turismo – I just don't understand the lack of features in this game. Maybe they were too busy on GT5. It's sad because the game looks and controls beautifully but there really is not a lot of reason to keep playing it.
· Monster Hunter Freedom Unite – Should not have even put this one on the list because I really did not play it at all. It's on my backlog though.
· Rock Band Unplugged – Had fun playing it but the whole time all I could think was I wish I could afford to buy Rock Band 2 for my PS3.
· Patapon 2 – Another game I did not spend much time with. But I really like the first one and I will find time to play this one someday.
· Dissidia Final Fantasy – I was skeptical about this game but it turned out to be really impressive. Definitely need to play some more though.
· Half Minute Hero – I did not play this game but I plan to soon. Giantbomb gave it runner up to Patapon 2 for PSP game of the year so I have to see why its so good.
New Year's Hopes
- Blog More – last year I started making plans to do weekly blog and series of blogs that never came to fruition. So this year I am going to make sure I stick with blogging as long as you guys continue to read them
- Post More – I guess I should have just said be more active on 1up and combined this with blogging more. But yeah I plan on being more active in threads of clubs like Playstation Peeps and my own club as well.
- Finish games – I really have issues with finishing games. Just last year I started games like Persona (PSP), Suikoden, Final Fantasy I, Red Faction: Guerilla, Overlord II, Godfather 2 and Far Cry 2 just to name a few. Not to mention the games that I beat and wanted to go through a second time that I have not got to go back to. Time to start completing games before moving on and buying new ones.
- Find a new development team – my team that formed last year has not had much motivation lately to get our game off the ground. It's probably mostly my fault but I think it's time I move on and find another group that will get me motivated to get back to programming again.
- Finish College – a series of unfortunate situations (that I wont go over here) have lead to me taking a leave from school. Its hurts because I have spent so much time and energy with school that I really want to finish and move on to starting my career. I hope 2010 is the year I can finally realize this dream.
1up Shout Outs
· RockonD – one of the most awesome guys here on 1up. Runs the most active club on 1up Playstation Peeps. Not sure if I would still be here on 1up if it wasn't for him because I would not have met all the great people I have if it wasn't for the Peeps. Thanks RockonD!!!
· TripOpt55 – one of my favorite bloggers here one 1up. I enjoy each and everyone of them. Im glad you have returned back to blogging because you were missed my friend.
· TheMeat – Don't think I forgot about beating your bonus round score. Although I feel like the more I play the worst I get. Lol. Anyway look forward to gaming more with you in 2010. And we need to play some Madden one of these days. Even if the online franchise thing does not work out we can play for fun sometime.
· Torchey – Our video game trivia master. Always enjoy chatting with you here on 1up and on PSN. Look forward to gaming with you more this year.
· Tiberux – Also enjoyed all the chats we had this past year. Still remember when we were in a chat together playing through the Batman AA demo together. That was awesome. Kind of miss the epic Burnout session we used to have. Maybe we should bring them back.
· Coalman987 – Another one of my favorite bloggers. Just wish you would do it more often. No im only kidding I know you are a busy guy with this being your senior year. Anyway good luck with school and finding the right college.
· Lenny_b – Your video blogs were the first I had ever seen and they were well put together. Good job man. Hope you do some more in the future. And we dominated the other day in MW2. Sorry I had to go so soon we had a good thing going.
· Wraith-King – congrats on getting your internet up and running and finally getting on PSN. Sorry that you cant be on 1up because of your computer. Hope you get back up and running soon. And thanks for all the help with Borderlands.
· TheJoker182 – COD master. I wish we didn't have so many connection issues and could play together more often.
· Lazlowe1984 – Killzone 2 guru. If the whole clan thing hadn't went so wrong maybe I could have actually became good at the game by learning more from you. Anyway I hope you get back online soon. You have been missed.
· Fufu_kitty – Enjoyed playing Killzone 2, Fat Princess and Borderlands with you this past year. I hope to play even more games with you this year. Its always fun gaming and chatting with you.
· Nephilimi – Congrats on the additions to your family. I know we wont get to see you as much as we used to but I am happy for you.
· Liquid_Ocelot_Wesker – I haven't got to play many games with you but from the few games I have you are one hell of a COD player. Cant wait to see how the newly created Modern Warfare 2 nights turn out.
· Motinator – Don't know if I have played with a better Burnout Paradise player than you. Wish we still had Freeburn Saturdays that were so much fun back in the day.
· All of The Connection Members – want to thank each and every one of you guys that take the time to read and post in the club. The club has went through quite a few changes as I try and figure out exactly what I want to do with it but I thank you all for sticking with me. Look forward to more contests and questions of the week in 2010. And if there is something you would like to see in the club feel free to create new threads and discuss anything.
· The Playstation Peeps – I think the peeps are now about 80 percent of my friends list. Its always a blast chatting and playing with you guys. Thanks again.
· Everyone – it would be impossible for me to go through all the people I know and interact with here on 1up. I just wanted to point out some of the guys and gals that either visit my blogs frequently or that game with me online on PSN. If I did not mention you here just know I still value all of your friendship and look forward to getting to know you guys even better in 2010.
Looking Forward to 2010
· Mass Effect 2 (PC) – finally played the first one last year and loved it. Cant wait to get my hands on the sequel.
· Final Fantasy XIII (PS3) – long time coming but I think it will be well worth the wait.
· Heavy Rain (PS3) – the more I hear about this game the harder it becomes to wait for it.
· God of War III (PS3) – need to get the collection first because I have yet to beat part II. Im hoping I can do that before III comes out.
· Splinter Cell Conviction (360) – I haven't been impressed with the past few SC game but I think Conviction is a reason to give the series another shot. I hope it works out.
· Gran Turismo 5 – a true next gen (or I guess current gen) GT is gonna be amazing. I just wish I could afford a racing wheel.
Games I was looking forward to but not so sure anymore
· MAG – I played the beta and I was disappointed. To be fair I did not spend much time with it but I am afraid this game will not be for me.
· White Knight Chronicles – it just make no sense to me that this game too so long to get a NA release. At this point im afraid its gonna get lost in the shuffle. Hope I can get around to it but im not so sure anymore.
· Army of Two: The 40th Day – I think I was one of the few people that had a great time with the original Army of Two but for some reason im just not excited for the sequel. I really have no explanation why.
Okay this blog is long enough. Sorry about that. Anyway that about wraps up my look back to 09 and look forward to 2010. Hope you all enjoyed the reading.


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Submitted by qyj0L on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 5:16pm
As the bible tells it, a burning bush spoke to him and told him to "go to Pharaoh and tell him to let the Isrealites go".
So moses shows up, says the famous line "Let my people go!" and the rest is history....
My question is....
How much of a stretch is it to think that maybe...just MAYBE...this "burning bush" he spoke of, was an enormous marijuana plant. Which...if you've ever seen one grow wild, you know they turn into bushes...
So what about it? Moses and the Burning Bush. You think maybe Moses happened on a small forest fire, and got so lit off the smoke filling the air, that he decided to go free the slaves?
But it wouldn't speak to him. Weed doesn't make you hallucinate. Plus I've seen this many times before.
The burning bush was the was god talked to moses.
It was probly buttons
Sorry bro, But Moses never existed. That being said, there is a very high chance that the "burning bush" was a cannabis plant since it's part of a fairytale.
Jim Gaffigan kind of talks about this.
The Burning Bush was was the name of the Whore house he frequented . read about it in testees 4:20
i posted almost this exact same highdea recently and i had never read yours before until now. im sorry. im upvoting yours in return.
Weed makes you hallucinate if you got that stanky
i got really high one time and hallucinated a couple times. plus no one said he had to hallucinate to have this idea
...what puzzles me more is that the bible says they walked for 40 years in the desert.... why the hell would they be walking for 40 years? i mean, to were or what? that bush must have been DAAAANK!!!
Dude, I thought about that so much. I even argued with this lady at my church when weed was brought up and used that as proof Biblical people smoked. But I read they had hella psychedelic shrooms and shit. so yeah... :-\
Got baked off a cookie and saw an alien buddah once. I'm sure if I lit an entire bush on fire I'd tell stories about turning a river into blood too
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Adopt a Blogger: Heidi from Adventures of a Gluten-Free Mom
This is my first time participating in this month's Adopt A Gluten-Free Blogger event typically hosted by Sea of Book of Yum. But this time it's Wendy over at Celiacs in the House who has taken on this month! Basically, one blogger chooses another, picks a recipe to make and share, and then there is a wonderful round-up at the end of the month. As a recipe developer, I don't spend nearly enough time following others. Usually, it's just the inspiration I steal (and credit!!) but when I saw Heidi's Mayo-Free Chicken Salad, I had to try it.
Heidi went gluten-free after a long battle with health issues identified that she had atypical celiac, the detailed backstory to which you can find here. But in addition to her, she has been dedicated to keeping her family's health intact by following an organic, naturally gluten-free lifestyle (sound familair?). She works closely with Dr. Vikki Petersen of HealthNOW Medical Center and shares really great and informative interviews with a doctor who is a true pioneer in the Gluten-Free Medical Community.
I was lucky enough to meet Heidi in person at the Gluten and Allergen-Free Expo in Chicago this past spring and I instantly fell in love with her. She's spunky, quick-witted, and such a great soul without taking herself seriously. She's the kind of person you instantly feel comfortable around like you've known each other for years. We spent most of the weekend texting each other over where the best food was. That's my kind of girl.
Okay, back to the recipe.
I actually left this comment on the original post: "I love mayonnaise like Hugh Heffner loves blondes, but this looks AMAZING." Seriously. I love mayo. It's actually gross how much I love it. Mike used to make me homemade grapeseed mayo and he had to stop because I would stand in the kitchen eating it with a spoon. So, it wasn't the "mayo-free" claim that snagged me. It was the use of a macadamia nut dressing mixed with scallions and dried cherries. I'm a sucker for dueling flavors – sweet and savory, tart and spicy – so it made the top of my new recipe-to-try list.
With their low Omega-6 content, macadamia nuts are one of, if not THE, healthiest nut you can eat. And Heidi pairs it with olive oil and salt to make a quick dressing, making it even healthier if that's possible. I followed Heidi's directions to make the dressing using my Vitamix. I also used her suggestion of grilling the chicken first, which I think made it perfect. This really couldn't have been simpler and we had the chicken salad over a bed of mixed greens for dinner with a side of sweet potato and it was such a nice dinner. I loved the way the tart cherries tasted with the scallions and the creamy macadamia dressing brought it home. I will definitely make this again.
To see her whole recipe, step-by-step instructions and lovely photos, click through.
I also had every intention of making her homemade ketchup for this post but, well, I think I left part of my brain in NJ and forgot the tomato paste at the store. It is definitely on my list, as is her dairy-free Homemade Ranch Dressing. Heidi is truly dedicated to embracing her health and educating herself in order to create a wonderful, healthy life for herself and her family. Her weekly meal-plan posts are full of great inspiration and she often posts research articles and interviews with amazing information. You can follow her on Twitter here or find her on Facebook.
As for me, if you need me, I'll be over here trying to explain to my husband how I ate half of the salad before he even got home from the gym so he gets no leftovers for breakfast.


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Notre Dame is coming off an unbeaten regular season, its first since its last national title in 1988. Manti Te'o may be gone, but Everett Golson is back, and so is optimism for another championship-level season.
Here's a look at the Irish's 2013 football schedule. There's no game in Dublin, Ireland this year, but do take note of Notre Dame's neutral site game in October vs. Arizona State at Cowboys Stadium.
No game times have been set yet. That's because college football is at the whims of television networks. At least we know we'll continue to see Irish football on NBC through 2025.
(Home games in Bold)
Aug. 31: Temple (Notre Dame Stadium)
Sept. 7: at Michigan (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Sept. 14: at Purdue (West Lafayette, Ind.)
Sept. 21: Michigan State (Notre Dame Stadium)
Sept. 28: Oklahoma (Notre Dame Stadium)
Oct. 5: vs. Arizona State (Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas)
Oct. 19: USC (Notre Dame Stadium)
Oct. 26: at Air Force (Air Force Academy, Colo.)
Nov. 2: Navy (Notre Dame Stadium)
Nov. 9: at Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Nov. 23: BYU (Notre Dame Stadium)
Nov. 30: at Stanford (Stanford, Calif.)
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Baseball is known as our national pastime, as American as apple pie, and this weekend, the American spirit was alive and well on the diamond at University Park as the Penn State baseball team held its Wounded Warrior Project Benefit Game.
Wearing camouflage jersey tops, the Nittany Lions battled Michigan State, reminding fans of the young men and women who have been injured while battling enemies in Iraq and Afghanistan. The jerseys are being auctioned off on GoPSUsports.com, part of the effort to raise funds and awareness for this important project. In addition, Penn State is also donating a portion of the ticket sales and proceeds from a silent auction held during the game.
The day also featured pre-game ceremonies honoring veterans as well as current military personnel for the sacrifices they've all made fighting for their country.
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to "honoring and empowering wounded warriors" of the United States Armed Forces. The project helps provide important services to injured heroes, including support groups for the service personnel and their caregivers and help returning to the civilian workforce. WWP also serves as an advocate for military personnel and helps warriors understand and receive their VA benefits, and perhaps most importantly, making sure that casualties of war aren't forgotten.
Chris Swales from Centre Hall is one of those Wounded Warriors. Swales was serving in Iraq in 2005 as part of the 25th Infantry Division Stryker Brigade when he was shot in the leg. Back in the states, Penn State Coach Terri Jordan invited him to try wheelchair basketball, giving him the itch to participate in sports again. Today, Swales is one of Penn State's Ability Athletes, who now competes in throwing and weightlifting events, while spreading a positive message of overcoming adversity.
The Wounded Warrior Project extols the virtues of fun, integrity, loyalty, innovation and service; Swales relates all of those themes to both his military and athletic experiences. Both arenas, sports and war, teach the importance of dedication, teamwork and sacrifice in the pursuit of our goals.
Major League Baseball is also onboard to help the Wounded Warriors. The Players Association recently donated $100,000 to the project, and launched an exclusive line of military-themed baseball products to benefit WWP, sporting names and numbers of some of the game's biggest stars.
Baseball has taken a beating in recent years, thanks to the steroid scandal, but projects like this remind us of the impact sports can make for the greater good.
The Nittany Lions have known for a long time that the university's athletic programs can make a difference: from football support for victims of the Virginia Tech massacre, to basketball campaigns against cancer, and now in baseball's efforts for Wounded Warriors, all good reasons to be Penn State proud.
Kellie Goodman can be reached at email@example.com. Her column appears on Tuesdays.


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Women gain status through landholding
IDA helped women in Nicaragua understand their rights and secure land titles, enabling them to get more value out of their most important asset. IDA promoted joint title legislation and has implemented participatory and community-based approaches to land titling to foster the active participation of women in land programs. This approach has had a positive effects on women's economic development outcomes. Read More »
Following decades of instability and several natural disasters, Nicaragua has achieved a remarkable economic turnaround, and is now focused on innovative ways of reducing poverty, particularly in remote rural communities. Through a large debt relief effort, the International Development Association (IDA) helped Nicaragua free resources for greater spending on poverty reduction, and is focusing on scaling-up the country's more successful innovations... Read More (pdf) »
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Finding opportunities in the international auto market is like trying to determine the best American cuisine: there's no one correct answer, because each region has its own specialty. It is important, however, to recognize that there are auto manufacturers and parts suppliers that we believe are likely to outperform others.
The following paragraphs provide some insight, through the lens of the auto sector, into the types of complex decisions we are faced with across each of the sectors within the portfolios we manage. They highlight how we may look at a particular sector, including the type of company-by-company decisions we make to arrive at what we believe are the most appropriate investment options for each of our portfolios.
We believe it's best to look at the auto industry by theme, rather than by geography. One theme we follow is technology. Specifically, we seek companies that produce the more profitable components of an automobile, such as enhanced electronics or features that increase safety, fuel efficiency, or passenger entertainment. These types of features are growing in popularity and typically involve proprietary technology, which allows manufacturers to charge a premium. We believe that companies involved in these segments of the auto industry are going to survive regardless of economic environment or geography.
We've found this to be the case in Europe, where the difference between strong and weak companies is as great as the difference between New England and Manhattan clam chowder. Even in economically stricken southern Europe, we've seen several manufacturers thrive. We've also identified several German manufacturers that we believe are strong, while French and Italian manufacturers, in general, seem weak to us.
We view manufacturers in emerging markets countries as a mixed bag. In China, auto sales remain strong, particularly among pricier models. Likewise, Korean manufacturers continue to grow, with an emphasis on the export market. On the other hand, Latin American manufacturers remain generally weak, with Brazil dictating much of the growth in the region.
The bottom line is that when it comes to the overseas auto market and its many manufacturers and content providers, it is difficult to define success or failure by region. Rather, we look at the auto markets as we do all industries across the portfolios we manage and we believe that a company-by-company analysis of manufacturers and parts suppliers enables us to identify those we think are best positioned to benefit from improving auto technology.
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Investing in emerging markets can be riskier than investing in established foreign markets due to increased volatility and lower trading volume.
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Colao's Ristorante offers top-notch food at great prices
Quality, passion and tradition may not be in the recipes, but they flavor every dish at Colao's Ristorante.
Owner Saverio "Cee" Colao and the kitchen staff arrive at noon to prepare the homemade pasta, sauces and nightly features.
Colao admits he's almost obsessive about using top-of-the-line ingredients -- such as wild caught fish and superior cuts of steak -- because he knows it translates into a better meal and overall experience.
"There's a cheap, quick and inexpensive way to do things, but we don't do that," said Colao, a self-taught chef who traces his passion back two generations from the pride his father took in using tomatoes he grew in his own garden to the recipes he learned from his grandparents in Italy.
That philosophy, combined with Colao's expert service and intimate atmosphere, has resulted in 15 years of memorable meals -- and a large base of loyal customers for this family-owned eatery.
When my husband and I stopped for dinner, Ellen Colao showed us to an intimate table at the back of the restaurant where the glow of the lights and the Tuscan-colored d�cor made us feel at home.
The wine list features signature wines from Italy, California, South America and Australia. Our server had a wealth of knowledge, pointing us toward an excellent bottle of cabernet.
You'll find excellent appetizers including calamari with homemade marinara, seared day-boat scallops in a wine reduction and sausage-stuffed banana peppers. But the dinner features sounded so enticing, we dove right in; ordering the petite veal osso buco and homemade ravioli stuffed with sausage.
My osso buco was a showstopper with five mini cuts of meat-wrapped shank displayed in a circle around a bed of risotto. Each bite of fork-tender beef was infused with a rich, mellow flavor and beautiful brown gravy. The creamy risotto created the perfect complement.
Doug's ravioli paired slightly spicy sausage with the house sauce, a bright red, slightly sweet marinara.
We ended our meal with tiramisu, which is made in-house and by far the finest I've had. It was light and airy with just a hint of liquor.


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So about seven years ago the state passed landmark legislation - the "show me the water" laws - requiring thorough disclosure of water supplies in the form of water supply assessments for all large development projects. They also updated requirements for disclosure in urban water management plans.
Even so, it took many years of insisting by local environmental groups that polluted water not be counted to force disclosure by local water agencies.
Groups demanded that treatment facilities to clean wells polluted with perchlorate should be actually functioning before additional development was approved based on those water supplies.
If a drought occurred, would water supplies be sufficient? Such a situation might force water agencies to serve blended polluted water to bring down the pollution levels in order to provide the Santa Clarita Valley with water.
It seemed like a logical precaution, but the water agencies didn't buy it. It took public-interest litigation by the Sierra Club and others to force them to disclose this in their urban water management plans.
Now the perfect storm is at hand. Thousands of new houses and a drought in California are stressing local supplies.
In spite of Castaic Lake Water Agency's September news conference proclaiming the start-up of the water treatment facilities, those facilities are still not functioning.
Last October, the water agency sent a carefully worded letter to Los Angeles County regarding water supplies for the substantially increased population proposed in One Valley, One Vision, and admitting the agency may indeed have a problem.
The water agency has asked the county to await the release of a state water reliability report before proceeding further with the One Valley, One Vision plan.
Valencia Water Co. routinely submits water supply assessments claiming there is an adequate water supply for the thousands of units proposed by its parent company, the Newhall Land and Farming Co. The Tejon-Castaic Water District, the board members of which are the same as those of Tejon Ranch, according to its Web site, provided similar water supply assessments for its huge developments, claiming adequate supplies in spite of obvious statewide water supply problems.
Why are water agencies so reticent to disclose water supply problems? In the case of Valencia Water Co. and Tejon-Castaic, the answer is obvious.
The very developers on whose projects they are reporting own both these water companies. A statement that in any way casts doubt on the adequacy of a project's water supply could kill a project, or at least hamper the development company's ability to get outside financing.
Would any general manager of a water company in that position want to risk his job by submitting an adverse report?
Whatever the reason, our planners and decision-makers are still not getting the best information about our water supplies. If our community is to avoid severe water cutbacks, such information is even more imperative now than ever before.
As the water agencies begin their urban water management planning process, we have a few suggestions.
First, water agencies that are wholly owned by the developer should not be allowed to provide a water supply assessment for that developer's projects. This situation creates an obvious conflict of interest that likely will result in the public and planners being deprived of an accurate water supply analysis.
Agencies should not be allowed to hire consultants to work on their plans when those consultants are also working for the major developers who have much to benefit or lose if those plans don't go their way.
This situation is already occurring in both the General Plan Update (One Valley, One Vision) and CLWA's proposed consultants for its 2010 urban water management plan.
At the very least, consultants should be required to disclose any such conflicts.
There is much we can do to address how our finite water supplies will be distributed in the face of a growing population.
But we cannot address these problems by pretending they do not exist. Our public agencies must truthfully and accurately disclose the real state of our water supplies.
Lynne Plambeck is president of the Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment (SCOPE) and a Santa Clarita resident. Her column reflects her own views and not necessarily those of The Signal. "Environmentally Speaking" appears Thursdays in The Signal and rotates among local environmentalists.


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Hôtel Madeleine Plaza places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Paris Opera and Place de la Concorde. The 49 rooms at this 4-star hotel include minibars, coffee makers, and soaking bathtubs. It's in central Paris and also close to Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral.
For your convenience, a buffet breakfast is served each morning for a fee. Order from room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room, or make new friends over drinks at the bar/lounge.
Hôtel Madeleine Plaza's 49 rooms are air-conditioned and provide minibars, coffee makers, and free newspapers. Guests can expect to find cable TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs and hair dryers. Safes and desks are other standard amenities.
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At Hôtel Madeleine Plaza, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available on request) for EUR 18 per person one way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the area.
- Walking distance to Paris Opera and Place de la Concorde
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This 7-story Paris hotel is within a short walk of a Metro station, the Paris Opera (Palais Garnier), Jardin des Tuileries, the elegant Place Vendôme, and department stores.
Emeraude Hotel Madeleine Plaza offers a buffet breakfast (surcharge), a bar, a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a multilingual staff. Pets are accepted for a fee. Parking is available nearby (surcharge).
- 24-hour front desk
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- Total number of rooms - 49
- Number of floors - 7
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The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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One of the big launch titles for the Wii U, if not the biggest one, is New Super Mario Bros U. But that's not the only NSMB game Nintendo os working on — they're currently putting the finishing touches on New Super Mario Bros 2 for the 3DS, which will be released next month. Nintendo producer Takashi Tezuka says that NSMB 2 for the 3DS will "raise the bar" in terms of gameplay and features, making it the best NSMB game to date. But according to Tezuka, New Super Mario Bros U on the Wii U will be even better.
Speaking to Nintendo el Presidente Satoru Iwata at the latest "Iwata Asks" segment, Tezuka talked about all the hard work that has gone into NSMB 2 on the 3DS, which will launch in late August with the new 3DS XL model. But as for the Wii U version, they intend to make it "even better", as Tezuka puts it. New Super Mario Bros U was recently rumored to launch after the Wii U console hits the stores, up to a few months later. But Nintendo has since commented that New Super Mario Bros U launch date is still on track. Either way, it's looking like a must-have Wii U game.
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COMMUNITY. TODAY, LOCAL LEADERS AND PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE TALKED ABOUT HOW TO RETURN IT TO ITS GLORY DAYS. ANN BOWDAN HAS A LOOK AT SOME OF THE STRATEGIES TO DO JUST THAT. "According to the Mayor's office, in the last decade, 53-million dollars has been spent here in the west end. Road projects, construction, and new developments like this one." "Corridors like the Walnut Street corridor were happening corridors filled with African American establishments and businesses with soul and culture along Walnut and along comes urban renewal and wipes out all of that culture and establishments in our city." URBAN RENEWAL SPLIT THE COMMUNITY SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY.. TAKING AWAY BUSINESSES, NETWORKING AND REAL ESTATE WITH IT. BUT AT THIS SUMMIT BY THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN INITIATIVE GROUP.. THE MAYOR SHOWED A PLAN TO REVITALIZE. A PYRAMID ILLUSTRATING HOW EDUCATION MUST BE THE FOUNDATION..TO BUILD SAFER AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.. THEN AN EFFORT FOR CLEANER COMMUNITIES.. TO LEAD TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF JOBS. "55-thousand more college degrees in the community by year 2020. That will be 50-percent of adults with a college degree." THE GOAL IS TO GET 15- THOUSAND OF THOSE DEGREES IN WEST LOUISVILLE. ST. STEPHEN CHURCH AND SIMMONS COLLEGE WERE MENTIONED AS ESTABLISHMENTS THAT BOLSTER A HEALTHIER AND STRONGER COMMUNITY. "Progressively, I have seen especially in this neighborhood, in Park Duvalle, come full circle. From a project to a revitalization for Louisville." AND THE LONGTIME SUCCESS OF THE PARK DUVALLE REVITALIZATION CONTINUES TO BE AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT CHANGE CAN DO. "It would bring in more responsible people that would be proud of their neighborhood, proud to live here, and ah, it would just be great for the city." "At this summit, it was made clear that none of this is going to happen in a day. These problems came up over decades and their solutions will take just about as much time. Here in West Louisville, Ann Bowdan, WLKY News." THE AFRICAN AMERICAN INITIATIVE GROUP HAS ALREADY HAD SEVERAL OTHER SUMMITS, INCLUDING DISCUSSING EDUCATION, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR WEST LOUISVILLE.
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By Ira Freed
CCBC Essex
Most people, along with both my mother and father throughout my lifetime always said, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." I suppose this is pretty true, even though I myself am truly not a big breakfast person to begin with. On the days I have had some sort of morning snack, or some kind of breakfast sandwich, I guess I have been more energetic, and more focused on things I have had to do for the day, so maybe there is something more to this than I had originally thought. Here is some, "food for thought."
I have had the opportunity, in the past recent weeks, to talk to all kinds of people, both students, and faculty at CCBC Essex, and apparently the overall consensus seems to be that the cafeteria hours at the College Community Center at Essex are falling off far too much. At this point, the cafeteria opens at approximately at 7a.m. and remains open until about 2:30 p.m. in the afternoon. But what about the students, and faculty that want to get something hot or healthy to eat after 2:30 p.m. The response received was, "well, there is the cybercafé," but that was definitely not the answer I was looking for. First off, they don't even sell hot food except for muffins primarily, and there's really not much to a muffin to begin with, that's not really a meal!
I decided to try to find out why the cafeteria hours had been cut back through several administrative departments here on campus. It seems that the college has a 10 year contract with a company known as Sodexo, and although different administrative services get together to talk about extending the hours each semester, not much has been done about it. Sodexo claims that their sales drop off after 2:30 in the afternoon, and that it costs them more to keep employees standing around with nothing to do, while the students I spoke with said that this has become our "chill place," and that, "this is where we all come to hang out, and eat before our classes at night." And what about the students, and faculty that arrive after 2:30 in the afternoon, who have been at work during the day, or have just been too busy to get a good healthy meal before getting to school?
With the assistance of the Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation, I was able to determine that on the Essex campus that the number of course sections that start between 5 and 6:30 pm is 256 with a total of 4,200 registrations, while the number of course sections after 6:30 pm is just 24 with 352 registrations. The total number of course registrations at Essex for Spring 2014 is 22,755(all days/times). So I am thinking that it would be safe to say that during the day between 7 am and 6:30 pm there are approximately 10,457 students on campus at any given time within those hours; with that in mind that is a lot of people that attend both day and evening classes, and who probably get very hungry during those hours.
We are a community college, and the cafeteria is one of the most popular hang-outs at the school, so why not extend the hours of operation to at least 6:30 pm in the evening?! When did sales for a company become more important than providing both students, and faculty with healthy alternatives to help them to be able to concentrate, and perform better in class?
So, what can be done about the hours of operation at the cafeteria this semester? Well, probably not a whole lot can be done this semester, however, there is the possibility of voicing your opinion at Town Hall meetings, or you may be able to voice your opinion through the Student Government Association (SGA). Due to the drop-off of students in the summer session, the issue will probably not be revisited as well, but for the Fall semester, this is something Administrative Services needs to seriously consider, and hopefully they will make the necessary adjustments for the students, and faculty members to have the opportunity to enjoy the amenities of the cafeteria to the fullest extent.
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By Duane Pemberton
Winery Website: http://www.mollydookerwines.com
Mollydooker is known for making wines as big as the personalities are of the folks who run the winery and for garnering a lot of good score from traditional wine media such as Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate.
This Enchanted Path wine is a Shiraz/Cab blend that combines big, bold flavors and is not for the feint of heart.
Technical Data:
- Blend: 66% Shiraz and 34% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vineyards: Gateway and Prime vineyards in McLarenVale
- Alc: 15.5%
- Residual sugar: 3.3g/L
- pH: 3.82
- Price: $90
Nose: Plums, black-cherries, peppercorn, marionberry jam, licorice, nice hint of game, leather and shoe polish.
Taste: Deep black fruit flavors that aboud in spades on the palate. This is not at all a whimpy-wine and one that simply BEGS for grilled beef of any kind or bbq-sauced meats like pulled-pork. It's jammy, big and doesn't take any prisoners. The finish lingers on for weeks, leaving a nice blackberry river, toasted oak, spice and black licorice. Not at all a wine for old-world-style wine lovers.
That said, I know many who may have a hard time with its relatively high $90 price tag and I'm one of them – I don't feel it offers anything extra special at the price – to me it's more of a $50-$60 play in regards to what it has to offer, compared to other big, jammy wines out there. If you do have the money, and want a wine in this style, then you'll be in for a nice little ride – just make sure you have food that can stand up to it.


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Whether you like museums or art galleries, history or books, Edinburgh has something for you. No visit to the city would be complete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle.
Whether you like museums or art galleries, history or books, Edinburgh has something for you.
No visit to the city would be complete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle. This amazing building overlooks the city and has over a thousand years of history as a strategic fort, royal birthplace and sanctuary. Visitors are also rewarded with beautiful views. Day tickets cost £16 for adults and £9.60 for children aged 5 to 15. Beat the queues by booking fast-track admission for no extra charge (edinburghcastle.gov.uk/tickets/tickets.aspx).
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If you would prefer to find out more about Scotland's literary heroes, a visit to The Writer's Museum is in order (edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/The-Writers--Museum). Focusing on Scotland's three great literary figures, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson, you will find a treasure trove of artefacts including Scott's dining table and even a plaster cast of Burn's skull.
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Randomised controlled trial of a supervised exercise rehabilitation program for colorectal cancer survivors immediately after chemotherapy: study protocol
Spence, Rosalind, Heesch, Kristiann, Eakin, Elizabeth, & Brown, Wendy (2007) Randomised controlled trial of a supervised exercise rehabilitation program for colorectal cancer survivors immediately after chemotherapy: study protocol. BMC Cancer, 7, pp. 1-11.
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis and the ensuing treatments can have a substantial impact on the physical and psychological health of survivors. As the number of CRC survivors increases, so too does the need to develop viable rehabilitation programs to help these survivors return to good health as quickly as possible. Exercise has the potential to address many of the adverse effects of CRC treatment; however, to date, the role of exercise in the rehabilitation of cancer patients immediately after the completion of treatment has received limited research attention. This paper presents the design of a randomised controlled trial which will evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a 12-week supervised aerobic exercise program (ImPACT Program) on the physiological and psychological markers of rehabilitation, in addition to biomarkers of standard haematological outcomes and the IGF axis. Methods/Design
Forty CRC patients will be recruited through oncology clinics and randomised to an exercise group or a usual care control group. Baseline assessment will take place within 4 weeks of the patient completing adjuvant chemotherapy treatment. The exercise program for patients in the intervention group will commence a week after the baseline assessment. The program consists of three supervised moderate-intensity aerobic exercise sessions per week for 12 weeks. All participants will have assessments at baseline (0 wks), mid-intervention (6 wks), post-intervention (12 wks) and at a 6-week follow-up (18 wks). Outcome measures include cardio-respiratory fitness, biomarkers associated with health and survival, and indices of fatigue and quality of life. Process measures are participants' acceptability of, adherence to, and compliance with the exercise program, in addition to the safety of the program. Discussion
The results of this study will provide valuable insight into the role of supervised exercise in improving life after CRC. Additionally, process analyses will inform the feasibility of implementing the program in a population of CRC patients immediately after completing chemotherapy.
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Banana Fritters Recipe
By Nicole Lewis | March 26, 2012
Sunday mornings are reserved for taking it slow. It's the one day a week that I feel justified, downright entitled, to lounge in my pajamas and slowly savor my morning, better yet, mid-afternoon coffee. There is nothing to rush off to. No emails that need sending. Nothing to do but enjoy the beginning of the day.
This Sunday I woke up with a craving for something sweet and fluffy. A friend of mine had mentioned Dough doughnuts the night before and the thought conjured up sweet memories of blood orange and passion fruit doughnuts in my head. But, seeing as though it was Sunday rushing over to the doughnut shop seemed unlikely. A trip to Dough was ten blocks too far, required real pants, and inevitably meant waiting in a long line of doughnut enthusiasts.
No, I thought; not today. But, I just couldn't shake that craving for a fluffy doughnut-the perfect complement to a hot cup of coffee. So I milled about in my cabinets to see what I could whip up. I happened to have two overly ripe bananas on hand and instantly thought of how perfect the banana pakora I get with my Indian takeout are.
It was just my Sunday luck that making banana fritters could not be easier. The method is basic: mix, fry, devour. The result is a defiantly light fritter with just the right amount of caramelized banana flavor. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, and you've got a real winner on your hands. Read More


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Baked Brie should win some kind of prize for Most Impressive Looking Appetizer that Took Almost No Work to Prepare.
(When they come out with that kind of food award, let me know. I'll be sure to enter this sumptuous hunk of easy, cheesy goodness.)
This is a great appetizer to throw together when you have unexpected guests. Once you have a wheel of brie (the little ones are just fine), you can put it together with stuff from the pantry (frozen puff pastry, nuts, jam).
Customize this recipe to suit your tastes—and what you have on hand
After you get the basic method of how to make one of these, you can really put your own stamp on it with different flavors and ingredients. Basically, the only requirement is that you start with a brie that has an edible rind. (Because, after all, you'll be eating it rind and all…)
Make your own combination. Try different bries. Swap in different nuts and jams. Fig and pecan would be great. So would peach and almond. You get the idea.
I made this with an earthy and delicious black truffle brie that I got at (you guessed it) Sam's Club! It was perfectly ripe and had a good mushroom-y flavor.
For the puff pastry, I used Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry. I love frozen puff pastry. It's such a life saver to have on hand. You can do so much with it…turn it into cookies, cheese straws, tarte crust, etc. in a pinch. If you don't have any, grab a box in the freezer section the next time you're at the grocery store. Toss it in the freezer, and forget about it. It'll be there when you need it.
Baked Brie
For the brie
1 sheet frozen puff pastry
1 wheel brie
1/2 cup raspberry jam
1 cup whole walnut halves
1 egg, beaten
dark brown sugar
Serve with
Sliced French bread
Sliced granny smith apples
Serves 10-12 as an appetizer
Thaw your puff pastry
Grab your puff pastry out of the freezer. Unwrap it and let it sit on the counter for about 30 minutes to thaw. You'll need one piece for this recipe.
Assemble the baked brie
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set it aside. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
When your puff pastry is thawed (it'll be soft enough to unfold without cracking), grab your brie. Unwrap it. You're going to use it just like this, without cutting it or doing anything else to it.
Sprinkle a little flour on a board. Unfold the piece of puff pastry.
Roll it out a little to smooth out the fold lines, which will make it easier to tuck around the brie.
Check the pastry for size. Put your brie in the middle of it.
Loosely fold the pastry over the brie, making sure that you have enough to completely envelop it. If it's too small, roll it out a little more. If the sheet of dough is ridiculously bigger than the cheese, trim a little off the edges. (How will you know if it's too much dough? Trust me, you'll know. It'll be like putting an elephant-sized sweater on a little kid.)
Once you know your dough is the right size, transfer it to your parchment lined pan.
Set the brie in the center of the pastry.
Put the jam on top of the brie.
Spread it to cover the edges of the brie.
Top with a layer of nuts.
Fold the dough up over the whole thing.
You want to wind up with a nice little bundle, like this. Basically, fold it however you like, just don't poke any holes in it, or your cheese/jam might ooze out and your pastry might not poof up as much.
Now, I left my bundle alone. If you like, however, if you have extra puff pastry (scraps or from another sheet), you can cut little strips and stick them on with egg wash to make a pretty pattern.
Beat up an egg.
Brush the top of your puff pastry bundle with the beaten egg.
Decorate the top with a few nice walnut halves (hit the tops with a little beaten egg).
Sprinkle with brown sugar.
Bake the brie!
Pop the swaddled brie into your preheated 350-degree oven. Bake for about 30 minutes, until golden brown and poofy.
When it's done, remove it from the oven.
Transfer to a platter. Serve hot, with crackers, sliced French bread, sliced granny smith apples, etc.