StarFish
October 17, 2009 by Dan
Filed under Encouragement
By Unknown
Oct. 15, 2009
Editor’s Note: Do you know what “Joyology” means? It is the study of caring, sharing, and listening and Sacrifice.
This was written by Mr. Jeineke in 1975
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What is a Joyologist? A joyologist, then would be one who studies joylogy. Frankly our world could use a great many joyologists whose mission in life is to actively research the effects of discussing and sharing joy. The research could branch out into how joy affects our careers, family lives, and friendships. The very act of doing the active research should spread jubilation throughout the world and bring about positive results. What a fun job!
All one needs to start with is to share the words joyism, joyology, and joyologist with others. Use the words daily and make them a part of the world’s vocabulary.
The upcoming year is going to challenge us all. Here is something we need to think about: Starfish
The old man awoke just before sunrise, as he often did, to walk by the ocean’s edge and greet the new day. As he moved through the morning dawn, he focused on a faint, far away motion.
He saw a youth, bending and reaching and flailing arms, dancing on the beach, no doubt in celebration of the perfect day soon to begin. As he approached, he realized that the youth was not dancing to the bay, but rather bending to sift through the debris left by the night’s tide, stopping now and then to pick up starfish and then standing, to heave it back into the sea.
He asked the youth the purpose of the effort. “The tide has washed the starfish onto the beach and they cannot return to the sea by themselves,” the youth replied. “When the sun rises, they will die, unless I throw them back into the sea.”
As the youth explained, the old man surveyed the vast expanse of beach, stretching in both directions beyond eyesight. Starfish littered the shore in numbers beyond calculation.
The hopelessness of the youth’s plan became clear and the old man countered, “But there are more starfish on this beach than you can ever save before the sun is up. Surely you cannot expect to make a difference.”
The youth paused briefly to consider my words, bent to pick up a starfish and threw it as far as possible. Turning to the man, he said,
“I made a difference to that one.”
Source: Joyology
Easy to Make: Chocolate Nut Pie with Brandied Cherries
October 17, 2009 by Dan
Filed under Kids in the Kitchen
By Better Homes
Oct. 17, 2009
Editor’s Note: We would love to hear from you on Recipes that you do with your children. dan@youngchronicle.com
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dried tart red cherries
- 1/2 cup brandy or orange juice
- 1 Recipe Single-Crust Pie Pastry or 1/2 of a 15-oz. pkg. rolled refrigerated unbaked piecrust (1 crust)
- 1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- Sweetened Whipped Cream (optional)
Directions
1. In small bowl combine dried cherries and brandy. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and reserve 1 tablespoon of the brandy.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare pastry and line 9-inch pie plate.
3. In medium bowl whisk together butter, sugar, eggs and salt. Stir in walnuts, flour and 2 ounces of the chopped chocolate just until combined. Stir in drained cherries and the 1 tablespoon reserved brandy. Spoon filling into crust-lined pie plate. Bake for 65 minutes, loosely covering the pie with foil the last 30 minutes of baking. Sprinkle with remaining chopped chocolate. Cool on a wire rack.
4. To serve, top with Sweetened Whipped Cream. Makes 10 servings.
Pastry for a Single-Crust Pie: In a medium bowl stir together 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in 1/3 cup shortening until pieces are pea size. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cold water over part of the flour mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push moistened pastry to the side of the bowl. Repeat moistening flour mixture, using 1 tablespoon of the water at a time (total of 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water) until all the flour is moistened. Form pastry into a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, use your hands to slightly flatten pastry. Roll pastry from center to edges into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Wrap pastry circle around the rolling pin. Unroll into a 9-inch pie plate. Ease into pie plate without stretching it. Trim pastry to 1/2 inch beyond the edge of pie plate. Fold under extra pastry. Crimp edge as desired. Do not pick pastry.
Sweetened Whipped Cream: In chilled large mixing bowl beat 1 cup whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Makes about 2 cups.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings Per Recipe 10 servings
- Calories 507,
- Total Fat (g) 25,
- Saturated Fat (g) 9,
- Monounsaturated Fat (g) 6,
- Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 8,
- Cholesterol (mg) 80,
- Sodium (mg) 155,
- Carbohydrate (g) 63,
- Total Sugar (g) 39,
- Fiber (g) 3,
- Protein (g) 7,
- Vitamin A (DV%) 0,
- Vitamin C (DV%) 0,
- Calcium (DV%) 3,
- Iron (DV%) 14,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Source: Better Homes
Quick and Easy Garden Vegetable Soup
October 17, 2009 by Dan
Filed under Kids in the Kitchen
By Cheryl Lock
Oct. 17, 2009
Editor’s Note: Wolfgang Puck is Owner of Spago in Beverly Hills
Kids: Cameron, 19, Byron, 14, Oliver, 4, and Alexander, 2
On Austrian Food: “Many families rely on vegetable gardens for their produce. I ate this soup growing up — and often make it for my boys.”
We would love to hear from you on Recipes that you do with your children. dan@youngchronicle.com
Ingredients
- 1 leek, white part only
- 1/2 of a large potato, peeled
- 1 small onion
- 1 stalk celery
- 1/2 of a medium zucchini
- 6 green beans
- 1 medium carrot, peeled
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1-1/2 Tbsp. water
- 4 cups no-salt-added chicken stock
- 3 ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
- 15 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
- 2 medium garlic cloves
Directions
1. Cut all the veggies into 1/4-inch pieces. In a large pot, mix half the olive oil with the water. Add veggies; sauté on medium-low until the water evaporates. Don’t let the veggies brown.
2. Add stock; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, at a gentle boil for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, puree tomatoes, basil, garlic, and remaining oil. Stir puree into soup. Don’t let it return to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.
Makes: 6 (1-cup) servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Source: Parents
What is Future of Journalism?
October 17, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Young Voices
By Jack Greenberg
October 16, 2009
I want to be a journalist when I get older—more specifically a political analyst—but by then, will journalism even exist? How different will it be from today’s journalism?
To get some answers to these questions, I went to a lecture recently by well-known journalist Tom Brokaw. The longtime anchor of the NBC Nightly News spoke on the future of journalism at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.
I met with him briefly before the lecture and had my picture taken with him. I reminded him that we had met at the Democratic Convention last summer. He not only remembered me, he remembered what he said to me! “Every four years I get to do this [cover the conventions],” he told me then.
Brokaw has seen the news industry go through big changes in his lifetime. He is quick to tell of his dislike of the Internet version of news reporting.
“Very few bloggers are actually journalists,” he said. (Of course, I hoped he was not referring to Scholastic’s blogs!)
Brokaw says he believes bloggers wait for political gaffs to write about, instead of reporting on political issues. He emphasized the need for the public to use their “critical judgment” when making sense of the what they read online.
Brokaw said he believes “journalism is not dead” and that investigative journalism will thrive. He also believes trusted, high quality news organizations are becoming more popular. However, he pointed out, the newspaper industry is in anguish.
So, in these times of 24/7 cable news and thousands of news-related websites, what does Brokaw think can possibly save the daily papers? The longtime TV journalist suggests that if more newspapers published through E-Book readers, such as the Amazon Kindle or the Sony Reader, they might be able to save themselves.
I think that’s a great idea! Reducing paper usage would be better for the environment and the lower subscription costs would help the consumer.
While it appears that the media are going through some drastic changes, I am still an optimist about my chosen profession. I’m glad I went to hear Brokaw’s lecture. He has given me more hope for the future of journalism.
PHOTO: Kid Reporter Jack Greenberg and NBC’s former Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw at a lecture Brokaw gave at Yale University recently. (Photo Courtesy Jack Greenberg)
Source: Scholastic News Online
Rosie’s Love
Little Boy Asks Obama: ‘Why Does Everyone Hate You?’
JACQUELINE LORAINE MILLER
October 16, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Missing Kids
| Case Type: Endangered Missing | |
| DOB: Oct 15, 1998 | Sex: Female |
| Missing Date: Oct 14, 2009 | Race: Hispanic |
| Age Now: 11 | Height: 4’3″ (130 cm) |
| Missing City: LAKE ELSINORE | Weight: 70 lbs (32 kg) |
| Missing State : CA | Hair Color: Brown |
| Missing Country: United States | Eye Color: Brown |
| Case Number: NCMC1133454 | |
| Circumstances: Jacqueline was last seen on October 14, 2009 at approximately 12:35p.m. When she was last seen, she was wearing a purple shirt, purple pants, and black tennis shoes. Jacqueline may go by the nickname Jackie or Loraine. | |
ALBERTO ARREGOITIA
October 16, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Missing Kids
| Case Type: Endangered Runaway | |
| DOB: Jun 22, 1994 | Sex: Male |
| Missing Date: Sep 11, 2009 | Race: White |
| Age Now: 15 | Height: 5’6″ (168 cm) |
| Missing City: MIAMI GARDENS | Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg) |
| Missing State : FL | Hair Color: Black |
| Missing Country: United States | Eye Color: Brown |
| Case Number: NCMC1131394 | |
| Circumstances: Alberto was last seen at home on September 11, 2009. | |
MARCUS MARTINEZ
October 16, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Missing Kids
| Case Type: Family Abduction | |
| DOB: Oct 15, 2008 | Sex: Male |
| Missing Date: Sep 14, 2009 | Race: Hispanic |
| Age Now: 1 | Height: 2’2″ (66 cm) |
| Missing City: POMPANO BEACH | Weight: 20 lbs (9 kg) |
| Missing State : FL | Hair Color: Brown |
| Missing Country: United States | Eye Color: Brown |
| Case Number: NCMC1131837 | |
| Circumstances: Marcus may be in the company of an adult male and female relative. They may travel to Coral Springs or Parkland, Florida. | |
SAMI ASHRAF AL-JAILANI
October 16, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Missing Kids
| Case Type: Family Abduction | |
| DOB: Jun 17, 2000 | Sex: Male |
| Missing Date: Jun 6, 2006 | Race: Biracial |
| Age Now: 9 | Height: 3’2″ (97 cm) |
| Missing City: KENT | Weight: 40 lbs (18 kg) |
| Missing State : OH | Hair Color: Brown |
| Missing Country: United States | Eye Color: Brown |
| Case Number: NCMC1049997 | |
| Circumstances: Amina, Layla, and Sami were allegedly abducted by their father, Ashraf Al-Jailani, on June 30, 2006. An FBI International Parental Kidnapping warrant was issued for Ashraf on July 28, 2006. They are believed to be in Yemen. Amina, Layla, and Sami are Biracial. They are Asian and White. Amina’s ears are pierced. She has a scar on her back. Layla’s ears are pierced. | |
IASHRAF SAIYED AHMED AL-JAILANI
(Abductor)
| Case Type: Family Abduction | |
| DOB: Dec 24, 1963 | Sex: Male |
| Missing Date: Jun 6, 2006 | Race: Asian |
| Age Now: 45 | Height: 5’9″ (175 cm) |
| Missing City: KENT | Weight: 162 lbs (73 kg) |
| Missing State : OH | Hair Color: Black |
| Missing Country: United States | Eye Color: Brown |
| Case Number: NCMC1049997 | |
| Circumstances: Amina, Layla, and Sami were allegedly abducted by their father, Ashraf Al-Jailani, on June 30, 2006. An FBI International Parental Kidnapping warrant was issued for Ashraf on July 28, 2006. They are believed to be in Yemen. Amina, Layla, and Sami are Biracial. They are Asian and White. Amina’s ears are pierced. She has a scar on her back. Layla’s ears are pierced. | |