Astronomical & Nightscape Photography by Chris Cook Last Update: December 12, 2015 All the images in this site are © Copyright 1987-2015 by Chris Cook. Any use of these images without the prior written consent or knowledge of the author is strictly prohibited. Contact Chris for more information. Current Weather on Cape Cod ...pretty...balanced... It’s time for me to move on… • • 14 notes Yogurt with Banana and Granola • • 113 notes Coconut-Chickpea Crepes with Smoky Herbed Mushrooms • • 148 notes Acorn Squash with Rosemary • • 53 notes Mango Cucumber Salad with Chipotle Dressing • • 31 notes Avocado and Jalapeño Grilled Cheese Sandwich • • 82 notes Apple, Honey and Nut Oatmeal • • 49 notes Blackened Tofu with Collards • • 48 notes Baked Sweet Potato ‘Fries’ • • 938 notes
spabettie — Concept Racing Car Design GreenGT Twenty-4 GreenGT is one of the radically eco-friendly auto companies from Switzerland. It recently released its latest new concept named Twenty-4. It is a magnificent all electric car designed by 5 students from the CCi du Valenciennois in France. The outstanding prototype is made of carbon fiber chassis as well as a fiber glass body, and is expected to take part in 24 hour Le Mans race in France scheduled in 2011 though it is still under construction. The GreenGT Twenty-4 engineers have revealed the first performance figures of the car. The electric race car is powered by two 100 kilowatts 2-phase synchronous motors， and the motors of the GreenGT Twenty-4 are coupled with a proprietary gearbox and differential. According to Christophe Schwartz, the head engineer of the GreenGT,” The GreenGT Twenty-4 design study could become our 2011 Le Mans Prototype electric racer or it could even become an electric road going supercar.
50 Healthy Recipes to Kick Off 2012 Happy New Year! Many of us are thinking about our New Year’s resolutions and healthy eating is often at the top of the list. If you are setting a goal to eat healthy in 2012, here are 50 healthy recipes to help you get started. Beverages Easy Strawberry Mango Smoothie Berry Banana Smoothie Blueberry Mango Smoothie Breakfast Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Whole Wheat Kefir Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce Pumpkin Granola Roasted Plums with Greek Yogurt, Honey, and Almonds Broiled Grapefruit Steel Cut Oats Maple Almond Granola Roasted Strawberries with Greek Yogurt Honey Yogurt Waffles Appetizers/Snacks Peanut Butter Granola Balls Honey Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas Rosemary Roasted Almonds Tzatziki Sauce Cilantro Lime Hummus Strawberry Mango Salsa White Bean and Artichoke Dip Edamame Guacamole Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips Peach Salsa Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Dip Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce Black Bean Corn Salsa Salads/Sides Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Kale, & Dried Cranberries
My Green Diet 35 Funny Marvel Disney Mashups Artwork Disney has recently announced to acquire Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion by the end of the year. Both companies have approved the transaction, leaving some details remained to confirm. The moment I heard the news, hit discussions had been drawn off by Marvel fans, and Disney fans. Artists also expressed their feelings on the news. Mickey Mouse is swinging around in Spider Man costume, and Spider Man sighing with Mickey Mouse ears. Just like what these illustrations present, some are celebrating the acquisition, some are quite worried that their beloved Marvel characters may change and lose their charm. Calm down people! Design by Freddy (Left), Replies SLOWLY (Right) Design by Edu Herrera Design by Derek Laufman (Left), Emilio J.Lopez (Right) Design by Chikinrise Design by Eduardovieira (Left), Danielle Soloud (Right) Design by CerberusLives Design by BW-Straybullet (Left), Stunna-K (Right) Design by Ninjaco Design by Jeffieb (Left), Alberto J. Design by Nyisha Haynes
Sprouted Kitchen » A tastier take on whole foods. We are not Martha Beginning Game Development: Part I – Introduction | Coding4Fun Articles Part I – Introduction Welcome to the first article of an introductory series on game programming using the Microsoft .NET Framework and managed DirectX 9.0. This series as aimed at beginning programmers who are interested in developing a game for their own use with the .NET Framework and DirectX. In this series, we are going to build a simple game to illustrate the various components of a commercial game. Tools: Before we start writing our first game we need to talk about the tools we will use. The most important tool for any developer is the Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Visual Studio 2005 (also known by the codename “Whidbey") is the third version of the standard Microsoft IDE for .NET Framework-based applications. The second important tool we need to create a great looking game is a graphics Application Programming Interface (API). At some point in your game development experience you are going to have to create or modify graphics. What makes a successful game? Our Game idea:
kale and pomegranate salad | Fed and Fit This salad is fat free and FULL of super nutrients. The seemingly complex combination of the kale’s robust leaves, the parsley’s flavor, the cabbage’s texture, the sea salt lime dressing, and the pomegranate seeds’ bursts of juice make this dish craveable for kale lovers and those who fear the super green. This dish came to be because I was determined to find a way to get my family to eat kale …and even like it. Kale is an extremely hardy green and holds up really well to being dressed and stored for days. Don’t be intimidated by the pomegranate seeds! Occasionally, you can find pomegranate seeds in bulk (therefore helping you avoid the pomegranate splatter). Enjoy this beautiful, delicious, incredibly healthy salad! kale and pomegranate salad serves 9 Ingredients: 1 head of curly kale ½ head of purple cabbage 1 bunch of flat leaf parsley (about 2 cups) 2 pomegranates 5 limes 1 T sea salt Directions: Remove the stems before finely chopping the kale and cabbage, then set aside. Time: 20 minutes
eat, & {relish} Why Self-Compassion Trumps Self-Esteem In this incredibly competitive society of ours, how many of us truly feel good about ourselves? I remember once, as a freshman in college, after spending hours getting ready for a big party, I complained to my boyfriend that my hair, makeup, and outfit were woefully inadequate. He tried to reassure me by saying, “Don’t worry, you look fine.” Juan Estey “Fine? Oh great, I always wanted to look fine . . .” The desire to feel special is understandable. Not very well. How can we grow if we can’t acknowledge our own weaknesses? Continually feeding our need for positive self-evaluation is a bit like stuffing ourselves with candy. The result is often devastating. And of course, the goalposts for what counts as “good enough” seem always to remain out of reach. Another way So what’s the answer? When I first came across the idea of “self-compassion,” it changed my life almost immediately. After getting my Ph.D., I did two years of postdoctoral training with a leading self-esteem researcher.