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[Nov. 7th, 2009|09:02 pm] |
There's something about the soft, melodic Scottish voice....like drifting off to sleep to the gentle patter of rain.
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| A question about chocolates |
[Nov. 7th, 2009|05:47 pm] |
Hi! I just recently moved to the Denver area from Virginia, and I'm wondering if anyone knows where I might be able to find mozart chocolates (mozartkugeln) I used to purchase them from Lindt stores, but there aren't any Lindt stores out here. They might be carried at chocolate shops that have a lot of imported European sweets, but doing a google search wasn't all that helpful for me. Any recommendations for shops I should check?
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[Nov. 7th, 2009|07:06 pm] |
Rode out to Wilson's Mills again with D--I keep saying our new house is in Clayton--it's not. Well, the physical address is, but it's situated between Clayton and Selma, which means diddly squat if you aren't local. Anyhow, the grass is growing in nicely. Little disappointed that the fallen tree in the back part of the property wasn't removed, but it wasn't a stipulation in the contract either, just something we'd hoped the builder would take care of as a courtesy. No matter, one of the guys from D's work has already offered to haul it away for us. Ironic that we now have a year's supply of firewood readily available and our new digs have only a gas fireplace. Two new homes that we've watched from the time they cleared the lots and began framing are nearing completion. No ground broken on the new street yet.
Decided on an annual Waterford crystal snowflake ornament as a thank you for our realtor. We also looked at the Lenox annual, but were concerned that it was too fragile, since she has two little ones. Not sure what we'll get my SIL, who rebated the commission. The picture (below) doesn't do it justice. Trust me.
I'll also be making Sharon some cookies. I was hoping to do some decorated sugars but I don't know how much time I'll have this week. It will probably come down to Triple Chocolate Mocha along with either Ginger Spice or White Chocolate Cranberry. I really haven't decided. Then I've got these beautiful snowflake candy molds from last year which I would make in white chocolate with some Crème de menthe confectionery oil. We'll see though...
I treated us to lunch at Sweet Tomatoes (Souplantation for those of you on the West coast). Their Pumpkin Bisque has made it to my newest list of favorites. Seriously sumptuous. Going to play around and try to duplicate their recipe. Speaking of Pumpkin, #156 is in the stores again. Made by Dreyers. And yes, I did have some self-restraint at the grocery today. Almost forgot but while we were at the restaurant, a family came in--mom, dad and five year old. They brought the kid in a McDonalds Happy Meal. How in the heck do these parents think that their children are ever going to eat new foods if they don't make an effort to at least expose them to new tastes and textures? I mean c'mon. You can't tell me that your kid can't find something to eat at a restaurant that serves macaroni and cheese and pasta with meat sauce on their hot station? For cryin' out loud people.
Went by the Ashley Furniture showroom on the way home, scouting out for a new dining room (ours is a very old hand me down with wobbly chairs we have to repair every few months). Looked at the Fowler set. It is by far my favorite although we also looked at Hailey and Ariel (maybe a little too contemporary for us). Many of the others were nice but were either the wrong scale or too formal and ornate.
Relaxing at the house tonight. Football and packing tommorrow (D and me respectively). Hope everyone is having an awesome weekend. |
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[Nov. 7th, 2009|08:02 am] |
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I know this trajectory can't continue like this, but I'm enjoying while it does. An impossible 5.6 pounds gone. |
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| Basic Law Of Universe |
[Nov. 7th, 2009|08:53 pm] |
have discovered new basic law of universe:
if you record n episodes of a tv series, where n>1
the final episode recorded will always be "to be continued"
and ricky will go mad
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| Small celebrations |
[Nov. 6th, 2009|08:34 am] |
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4.2 pounds vanished this week. Not sure if it was because of revelations earlier in the week or that I'm just a little more conscious of what I'm putting in my mouth. No significant changes in our diet or routine although we've done (almost) meatless three nights this week and I've been turning to gum and Atomic fireballs to stave off the carbohydrate cravings. |
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| Pay Scales: Maths Teaching and Marking in the UK |
[Nov. 6th, 2009|10:43 am] |
(cross-posted to academics_anon)
My university has recently swapped the way it is paying it's grad students.
We used to be paid by the hour.
We are now paid by the hour, up to a cap of 1 hour per lesson, 15 minutes prep time and 8 minutes per homework marked. (These figures are the average of figures given by postgrad students for the last year). Pay is £13.69 a hour.
The Postgrads are not terribly happy about this, as there are often times when courses take longer than average to mark and we don't really enjoy working for free. When we asked what we were supposed to do on the longer than average courses, we were told to judge which these would be in advance and mark faster to compensate. We also dislike the prep time, as last year it was 1 hour and now it is 15 minutes, and 15 minutes isn't long enough to prepare me for getting out of bed, let alone teaching 10-14 undergraduates.
We are attempting to argue this is an unfair system (in that other than minimising what we get paid and complicating our paperwork, it seems to have no benefit), and will lead to a lowering in quality of marking/teaching. It's not going well.
I was hoping there are other Math postgrads on here who would share how payment for marking/teaching works at their university. I'm primarily interested in UK based figures, but other answers would be helpful also.
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| Stitch and Bitch THIS WEEKEND |
[Nov. 6th, 2009|06:13 pm] |
Because I suddenly feel like it ... the Seventh 1st Monthly Stitch & Bitch will be on at my place THIS WEEKEND!
Both Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 4pm or thereabouts. Let me know if (and when!) you plan to come.
Details are as usual.
If you are reading this, you're invited.
r
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| Car detail? |
[Nov. 5th, 2009|11:56 pm] |
I am quite sure this question came up before in the not too distant past, but I can't find it--what's a nicely affordable, reliable place to get a car's interior detailed, preferably near Aurora?
Thanks a lot, in advance! |
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| article impact factors & top vs standard journals? |
[Nov. 5th, 2009|06:45 pm] |
hi all,
i'm working on a postdoc application that is asking me to calculate the impact factor of my published articles, and tell them if the journal was "top" or "standard." (kind of a humiliating exercise, no?) anyway, anybody know how to make the calculation, and how to differentiate top from standard journals?
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[Nov. 5th, 2009|06:51 pm] |
350. illuminated, flickering jack-o-lanterns
351. trick-or-treaters
352. gourds (beautiful to me)
353. leaves scuttling across the parking lot
354. squirrels scampering
355. alliteration
355. the color of persimmon
356. the luxury of sleeping in an extra hour during Daylight Savings time
357. soup tureens
358. a generous bowl of Darryl's chicken and dumplings, the broth light and silky, the airy pillows speckled with fresh herb
359. Fair Isle sweaters
360. the first frost tinseling branches and leaves |
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| Weekend o' Free Days |
[Nov. 5th, 2009|10:03 am] |
Hey guys, just wanted to let everyone know about all the Free Days this weekend!
Friday you can go to the Denver Botanic Gardens...Free!!
Saturday you can go to the Denver Art Museum....Free!!
And Sunday, the Denver Zoo is....Free!!!
Also, the weather is gonna be amazing! Go have some fun!!
edit for clarification: You can go to either/both the Botanic Gardens on York Street in Denver AND the Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. |
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| The definition of 'hot mess' |
[Nov. 5th, 2009|08:35 am] |
Disclaimer: I don't shop at Walmart frequently but I have nothing against it. Never once, however, did I ever fathom I'd see a visiting llama, so many men in leotards, bizzarely tricked out cars, or women without an ounce of dignity or self-respect. It's addictive in a I-can't-tear-my-eyes-away-from-the-mangled-wreck kind of way. Oh, and maybe not such a good idea to view at work....
People of Walmart |
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