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![]() Make of Me a Shining Lamp is a Baha’i inspired pregnancy journal and baby book filled with spaces to record milestones, memories, thoughts, and photographs, with quotes and prayers for each stage of the journey. The journal also provides spaces for more long-term reflection on the growth unfolding in your life. The Growth and Gratitude Journal is a tool to create a daily habit of focusing on personal growth, being first inspired by an in depth reflection on a quote from the Baha’i Writings, then focusing on the discipline of bringing “thyself to account each day”, 1 combined with a daily gratitude practice. So education, and specifically how to integrate spiritual education into schooling, has always been a passion of mine, and has inspired much of what I have published.Ĭan you tell us a little bit about your journals and baby books? Kami Ahmadi I homeschooled both of my children, with my oldest now in college and my youngest entering high school. After leaving Israel we spent two years living in Hawaii, which really reinforced the idea of how much being immersed in all the natural beauty of God’s creation can truly feed your soul and inspire creativity. I also had the bounty of spending nine years in Haifa, at the Baha’i World Centre-two years as a junior youth while my parents served there, and again with my husband when we served together for a period of seven years. My husband and I then went home front pioneering to rural Swaziland (now eSwatini) shortly after getting married. My family left the United States to go pioneering to South Africa when I was six years old, where I lived into my early 20’s. ![]() I believe that has been the most important influence in my life, and has also resulted in us living all over the world. ![]() Kami Ahmadi is one such creator and I am excited to hear about her journals and baby books:īoth my husband and I were blessed with parents that endeavored to keep the Baha’i Faith a primary focus in their lives and made many sacrifices in the path of service. I love hearing about creators who know of an artistic need, and are inspired to act and meet that need. ![]() ![]() Updated November 2020: Updated for macOS Big Sur. The list includes some of our favorites, including the MacBook Air, iMac, and more. Are you looking for a brand new Mac?īe sure to take a look at the latest list of Macs that Apple sells. Just make sure you've got a current backup of your Mac, just in case something goes wrong. If, after reading everything I suggested, you still think you are ready to upgrade to macOS Big Sur, then, by all means, go for it! I've been using it for a couple of months now, and frankly, I love it. The best way to see if your must-have apps are going to be ready for macOS Big Sur is to visit the companies' websites or check their social media feeds. If there are any apps that you just can't live without, you might be forced to. Not all developers will have their updates ready right away. With changes in macOS Big Sur, it also means that some third-party apps will need to be updated for compatibility. If the Mac you’re upgrading to (not from) is in the right range of vintages, you can do the following: Install Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan on an external drive. Hundreds (or even thousands) of people will hit the download button the exact moment they hear that macOS Big Sur is available to the public, which could put a strain on the servers and make it take a really long time for you to complete the process. There are a number of factors that can give you a negative experience right out of the gate, which might leave a bad taste in your mouth. It's not always such a good idea to download a huge update on Day One. How to downgrade from macOS Big Sur back to Catalina.You can always downgrade back to your previous operating system. If you've downloaded macOS Big Sur on your main hard drive, you're not out of luck. How to remove a hard drive partition on your Mac.It will also make it easier to simply delete the software if you know you don't want to use Big Sur at all. That way, you can get used to the changes while still having access to what you are familiar with. ![]() Next, it is not a bad idea to think about partitioning your Mac so you can install macOS Big Sur in tandem with your current Mac operating system. ![]() The first, and most important thing you should do before upgrading to macOS Big Sur (or updating any software, no matter how small), is to back up your Mac. ![]() ![]() But to participate in a discussion, Google requires that you have an account and complete a Google Finance portfolio. Anyone may read content in any particular discussion. Discussion groups contain opinions and information from Google Finance users related to specific stocks or groups of stocks. As soon as you add a stock, however, the Edit menu will appear.Īnother way to use Google Finance is to participate in discussion groups. ![]() Many menu options are not even visible if your portfolio is empty. Note that you must have stocks or funds in your portfolio before you can edit transactions. You can track the kind of transaction (buy, sell, sell to cover, or sell short), the date, the share price, the commission, and any other notes you want to record. Use the Edit Transactions link to change your transaction records. Click on the Edit Portfolio link to change the list of stocks and funds, or to change your preferred currency. You can always edit your Google Finance portfolio, as well as its record of your transactions. You can also view the transactions related to your portfolio. In the Fundamentals mode, stocks in your portfolio will show last price, market capitalization, average volume, 52-week high, 52-week low, earnings per share (EPS), price to earnings ratio (PE), forward price to earnings ratio (FW P/E) and beta.In the Overview mode you can view each stock's last price, its percentage change, its current market capitalization, its volume, and its high and low prices for the current market session.This content should also be served over HTTPS. (index):1 Mixed Content: The page at ‘’ was loaded over HTTPS, but requested an insecure image ‘’. Mixed Content: The page at ‘’ was loaded over HTTPS, but requested an insecure image ‘’. We would love to get your thoughts – we want to build this based on community a couple of the assets are *NOT* served up using httpS there thereby negating the fully security of HTTPS You can watch a 2 minute video walkthrough here: You can create a watchlist right now, and we’ll be adding more of the buy/sell/portfolio features to that watchlist soon. APIs, native apps, notifications, and more are coming soon. The platform pulls in news, social conversations, and key financial data, and has modern features like a “Dark Mode” and mobile site. features a clean interface for tracking public companies, cryptocurrencies, and even private companies. ![]() I actually left my job two months ago to work on this full-time… Google Finance used to be a “home page tab” for me and it was just killing me that I couldn’t find a good alternative. (I didn’t have anything to do with this article being posted, or being linked to on sites like Hacker News.) I’m actually the creator of, a replacement for Google Finance. Hi – I just got linked to this via Hacker News.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The cinnamon stick will infuse a little spice into the drink as you sip. Fresh whipped cream is easy to make or you can go the easiest route and use canned whipped cream. The classic Hot Toddy gets an autumnal treatment in this cocktail from New York City bar pro Jane Danger. Orange peels and orange curacao add complementary citrus flavors without things getting too juiced up.Īdjust spices to your liking, but pay particular attention to quantity and steeping time if you use lavender it can easily turn bitter or overly floral. Ingredients 15 ounces (2 cups minus 2 tablespoons) hot water, just boiled, plus more to warm the mugs 4 teaspoons sugar 2 peeled and cored baked apples (see. You can either pour hot water from your teapot into the glass and let it sit for a few minutes or heat the water-filled glass in the microwave for 10 seconds or so. Chef Marcus Guiliano is an award-winning chef, green restaurateur, real food activist, professional speaker, restaurant consultant & ultra-marathoner. Step 2 Combine the sugar with a splash (about 1 ounce) of the just-boiled water in a medium bowl, stirring to dissolve. 1 teaspoon sugar 2 ounces Laird’s bonded applejack, cognac or bourbon Garnish: grated nutmeg Steps Take half as many Macintosh apples as youd like to make drinks, core them, peel them and wrap them in wet parchment paper. The chai gives it an extra boost of spice to warm you up this winter. His cider is subtly spiced with cardamom, cinnamon, clove, ginger, and a bare floral hint of lavender (recipe included). Step 1 Warm 4 mugs with a little of the just-boiled water swirl and discard. Remember when I said Applejack was my favorite Well I turned it into a hot toddy with cinnamon, orange and maple syrup. "The problem with most cider drinks is that they just hang around on a hot plate all day," says Vandaag's Martim Smith-Mattsson, "so the flavors get too concentrated." Here, he allows Laird's Bonded Applejack "to do most of the work," delivering powerful apple flavor and the fruit's crisp acidity without that all-too-familiar boiled-down sweetness. ![]() ![]() The Grammarist agrees it should be rack as well. If things are wrecked, they go to “wrack and ruin.” “Wrack” has to do with ruinous accidents, so if the stock market is wracked by rumors of imminent recession, it’s wrecked. You rack your brains when you stretch them vigorously to search out the truth like a torturer. ![]() If you are racked with pain or you feel nerve-racked, you are feeling as if you were being stretched on that Medieval instrument of torture, the rack. Shakespeare was one of many authors who used this.įurther, this book on common English errors says it should be rack: It isn't surprising that 'rack' was adopted as a verb meaning to cause pain and anguish. The crude but, one presumes, effective racks often tore the victim's limbs from their bodies. The PhraseFinder agrees that the phrase is rack your brains, adding: with rack (1) in the verb sense of "to torture on the rack " to wrack one's brains is thus erroneous. The verb meaning "to ruin or wreck" (originally of ships) is recorded from 1560s, from earlier intrans. However, according to this entry for wrack in EtymOnline, the term should be rack: Figurative senses of the verb, deriving from the type of torture in which someone is stretched on a rack, can, however, be spelled either rack or wrack: thus racked with guilt or wracked with guilt rack your brains or wrack your brains. In the phrase rack something up the word is also always spelled rack. The most common noun sense of rack, ‘a framework for holding and storing things’, is always spelled rack, never wrack. The relationship between the forms rack and wrack is complicated. Says that the phrase could use either wrack or rack. ![]() The Oxford Dictionary Online (now Oxford Languages) ![]() ![]() If I watch a movie, I always think, “oh, I’d have done this.” But with music I can just sit back and think, “all right, this is great!” It’s one art form that I can just sit back and appreciate and no have thoughts on. For whatever reason, all my friends are musical wizards and in great bands, but yeah, it really skipped over me. I’ve got “Golden Girls” and “Cheers.” I’m not the best singer. You check it out, I think it’s pretty bad. Matthew: On my website I have a series of 1980s TV theme songs that I’ve resung and arguably, I’ve probably got the worst voice on the planet. All this ethereal French music, I think that would be unique to listen to. Matthew: It’d be cool to chipmunk-ize “The Virgin Suicides” soundtrack. PW: If you could tackle one song as Simon, what would it be? Matthew: Oh, I would love that! The movie has definitely proven that they’re timeless, so that would be great. PW: Maybe you, Justin Long and Jesse McCartney should revive that trend and make a punk CD? But if you really want to get on the fringe, there was a record called “Chipmunk Punk” in the early ’80s and that’s kind of what took the show into the more modern version that we know – they sing Blondie and the old punk songs. PW: My favorite song of theirs is “Christmas Don’t Be Late.” What’s yours? It’s the biggest deal to me – even the older records from the ’50s, they have my heart and to be a part of that legend is mind blowing. Matthew: The minute I got the phone call, it was like “holy heck yes!” Actors talk about dreaming of playing Othello, but for me, it’s Simon. PW: So what was your response when asked to play Simon? Matthew: I’ve got a very holy space for the franchise in my heart, so in my head I may have made a bigger deal out of my involvement than it is. Oddly, I feel more a part of this than anything else I’ve been lucky enough to be in. ![]() But because you do so many takes and see so many pieces of the movie while recording, you walk away with the feeling that you were there for filming. Matthew Gray Gubler: It’s funny, when the first one came out, I hadn’t met anybody until the premiere actually. PopWrap: With an animated film, I’m always curious how much a part of the finished product the voice actors feel. But unlike me, Matthew relishes his warble. Neither he or I can carry a tune to save our lives. A role that Matthew says is more important in his mind than playing Othello on London’s West End.Īs it turns out, I might not have only been drawn to Matthew because of his model good looks, jealousy inducing hair or quirky style - we are also kindred karaoke spirits. But one place he didn’t catch my eye is in “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel.”īut before you start to think I’m a fair-weather fan, know that Matthew didn’t garner much attention in the kiddie flick because he voices Simon. Matty Gray (cuz we’re close like that) continued to get my attention in “(500) Days of Summer,” when he played Tom’s best friend Paul. Although I’m admittedly not the world’s biggest “Criminal Minds” watcher, I’ve been drawn to one thing in every episode I’ve seen: Matthew Gray Gubler. ![]() ![]() You can replace buttermilk with sour or double (heavy) cream. Oil is used to make the strawberry muffin extremely soft and light.īuttermilk – makes the texture of the muffin soft and moist. Vegetable oil – Use oils without flavour, such as sunflower or canola (rapeseed). I used Oreo Strawberry Frosted Donut, which works perfectly for these strawberry cream cheese cupcakes. I do not recommend chocolate Oreos for this recipe as the taste would be too strong. Oreos – Use golden Oreo cookies, vanilla or strawberry flavoured round cookies that can fit in a muffin tin. Freeze-dried strawberries are great for their intense flavour and also as natural food colouring. I use them in the muffin batter, in the crunchy crumble and the cream cheese frosting. You can also use frozen strawberries for the compote, just make sure you drain any excess liquid once thawed.įor the dried strawberries, I recommend using freeze-dried strawberry pieces for their intense flavour. I used fresh strawberries to make the compote filling and for decoration. Strawberries – This recipe uses fresh and freeze-dried strawberries. Juicy strawberry – a punch of extra freshness and flavour, placed on the top of the cupcake. The crunchy layer adds more texture to the cupcakes and tastes just like a cheesecake crust. You can also use it for cakes, cheesecakes, and other strawberry desserts.Ĭrunchy crumbles – made with crunchy cookies and dried strawberries. Strawberry cream cheese frosting – silky smooth and fragrant, this frosting is seriously next level. ![]() The filling is placed in the core of the muffin, for a sweet surprise! You can also use jam or fresh strawberries instead. Strawberry filling – homemade compote, like the strawberry topping on cheesecakes. You can also make the muffins on their own, as they taste delicious! ![]() Strawberry muffin base – a super light and moist muffin, made with dried strawberries. Oreo cookie – placed at the bottom of the muffin, the Oreo cookie adds flavour and crunchiness to the cupcakes. A celebration of summer seasonal flavours.Smooth and sweet, covered in strawberry cream cheese frosting.Sweet and juicy, filled with fresh strawberry compote.Moist and light, with a soft strawberry muffin base.Crunchy, with an Oreo base and topped with crumbles.Delicious like a strawberry cheesecake, but in cupcake form.Strawberries are found in the muffin base, filling, cream cheese frosting and crunchy crumbles. This recipe uses no artificial flavours, and seasonal summer fruits are used to maximise the taste. These strawberry cheesecake crunch cupcakes are guaranteed to become your favourite strawberry dessert! Not only are they delicious, but they’re also incredibly fresh and light – perfect for summer. ![]() The muffin is then iced with cream cheese, covered in crunchy crumbles, and topped with a juicy strawberry. Next, the core is filled with juicy and sweet strawberry compote, just like the type you find on top of cheesecakes. These cream cheese cupcakes have a light and moist strawberry muffin base placed on a crunchy golden Oreo cookie. Naturally sweet, this recipe is great for celebrations, birthdays, or as complete showstoppers for any events! ![]() Not only do they look super cute, but they pack a punch of flavour. I know I’m not alone in my obsession for strawberries, so this recipe is perfect for the strawberry lover. These strawberry cheesecake cupcakes are the best of both worlds: light and smooth, and crunchy and fresh. Have you ever wondered what happens when you merge cupcakes with strawberry cheesecake? You get the most delicious strawberry crunch cupcakes in existence. And the best part? These cupcakes taste like summer in bite-size form! Topped with strawberry cream cheese frosting and crumbles, they taste just like a strawberry crunch cheesecake. These strawberry crunch cupcakes are light, crunchy and loaded with sweet strawberry filling. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Cool each layer in its pan for 15 minutes before flipping out onto a rack to cool the rest of the way. Divide batter among three pans you’ll want approximately 5 cups of batter per pan.īake cake until tester inserted into center of each layer comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes. Beat in dry ingredients in two additions just until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, then bananas, sour cream, and vanilla. Using electric mixer, beat butter and both sugars in large bowl until blended. Whisk cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl and set aside. Line the bottoms of 3 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper, then coat the paper and sides of pans with butter and flour, or a nonstick spray. Use this for Option 1 below.ĥ 1/4 cups (21 1/2 ounces or 609 grams) cake flourġ tablespoon (1/2 ounce or 15 grams) baking powderġ 1/2 cups (3 sticks, 12 ounces or 341 grams) unsalted butter, room temperatureġ 1/2 cups (10 1/2 ounces or 300 grams) sugar ġ 1/2 cups (11 1/2 ounces or 327 grams) packed golden brown sugarģ cups mashed or pureed very ripe bananas (about 8 large)ġ/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon (4 7/8 ounces or 136 grams) sour cream or (weight will vary) plain yogurt After that, it’s just a matter of figuring out how you’d like to approach this - i.e., do you need a “smash” or little cake for the baby to tear into? - and because I was completely indecisive (but picked the most complicated method myself, typically), I’m suggesting three different approaches below the recipe, but I promise, they all yield the same delightful result: Or, you know, you could plan ahead, but with only a year’s notice, it seems unfair that we should be expected to. Here in New York City, I find that most street carts sell currently ripe bananas, if you pass one along your way. Next, it helps to have old bananas, which is annoying when stores only want to sell you unforgivably green ones with maximum shelf lives. First, who is going to watch the baby once you realize that one year-olds have kitchen enthusiasm, but terrible knife skills? It helps to have a sunny day, a self-sufficient dad and a park nearby with lots of leaves for the baby to eat investigate. This is not a difficult cake to make (a two-bowl cake and a one-bowl frosting), but there are logistics to consider. I may or may not have spent 45 minutes last week practicing doodling monkeys so I could get it right. I may or may not have started planning this in June. But we don’t bear grudges, in fact, I figured if I could only get my act together for one single birthday cake this year, it might as well be a cake for the monkey. It turns out, babies keep you really busy. Of course, the joke is on me because who went without a homemade birthday cake this year? Yup, you’re looking at her. Or, perhaps, one’s entire life to date, for the first birthday set. I hope to make it as easy as possible for everyone to get the fluffy, towering, butter-laden imperfectly frosted, slightly crooked homemade cake they deserve for making it through another year. Not judgmental-sad, because lord knows I could barely eke out this cake on Saturday, and it’s supposed to be, like, my calling, but empathetic-sad because I totally blame lousy, intimidating recipes for making the two-layer + frosting task seem not worth it to go it at home. When I think of someone being presented with some shortening spackled quarter sheet cake from a discount grocery chain on their birthday - a day they only get to celebrate once a year! Which is like forever if you’re a kid or perhaps the sort of grownup who didn’t get the memo that at the age of 34, birthdays are really not supposed to be a big deal anymore - it makes me sad. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In the game, players get a campaign for each of the wars allies, and it offers both single and multiplayer modes. It offers six different storylines for players to choose from and each story features real events that soldiers experienced during the war. It’s the first in the series made for a console and follows the same WWII theme as the game before it. The Call of Duty: Finest Hour is the first installment of the series and it was originally released for Xbox, Playstation 2, and GameCube. This game offers three campaign modes including Soviet, American, and British, and it offers both single player and multiplayer. This game strays away from individual fighting seen in other 1st person shooter games, focusing more on team-based play. This game focuses on the British, Soviet, and American view-point during World War II. Pi Studios version was only available through redemption codes found in the special editions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. In September of 2004, Gray Matter Interactive and Activision created an expansion pack called Call of Duty: United Offensive, and Pi Studios created an enhanced version the game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, called Classic Release. Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 (2022) Call of DutyĬall of Duty is the very first game released in the franchise series, and it was originally available for Microsoft Windows. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)Ģ3. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020)Ģ2. ![]() |
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