28 March 2012 1HBCT Weekly News Update: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1HBCT. You can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this link to read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct. We are always up and posting new information on FaceBook! Join us on the Official 1HBCT FaceBook Page at www.facebook.com/1HBCTDEVILBRIGADE?v=wall&ref-sgm
Please find the attached Weekly News Update for your viewing.
Highlights in the Weekly News Update are:
• 18July, 7:00 PM Star of Hope Presents: Reza, Illusionist
• 20 July PRICE BREAK Aloha Nights
• 20 July The 20th Annual Prairie Run
• 20 July Flint Hills Discover Center for Teens
• 21July is Family Bingo
• 21 July, 2013 Crossroads Flea Market
• 24-30 July USD475 Early School Enrollment Begins
• 25 July Kaw Valley Rodeo Military Family Night
• 25 July Junction City MAC (Military Affairs Council) Breakfast
• 26 July FROG Fort Riley Outdoorsman Group
• 27 July Family Fun Outdoor Recreation
• The Ft. Riley Bowling Alley weekly events
• Family Night is every Wednesday at Habañero
• 27 July -Operation Homefront Back To School Brigade Back Packs:
• Operation Homefront
• Fort Riley OCSC:
• Info from K-State...
• Rock Springs Summer Camps For Youth and Families In Kansas
• Family Readiness Group (FRG) On-Line Training:
• Flyers
• Tornado tips
• Map of all the counties in Kansas
• Useful websites
• Dragon store
12 September 2012 1ABCT Weekly News Update: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1ABCT. You can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this link to read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct.
Please find the attached Weekly News Update for your viewing.
Highlights in the Weekly News Update are:
• 18July, 7:00 PM Star of Hope Presents: Reza, Illusionist
• 20 July PRICE BREAK Aloha Nights
• 20 July The 20th Annual Prairie Run
• 20 July Flint Hills Discover Center for Teens
• 21July is Family Bingo
• 21 July, 2013 Crossroads Flea Market
• 24-30 July USD475 Early School Enrollment Begins
• 25 July Kaw Valley Rodeo Military Family Night
• 25 July Junction City MAC (Military Affairs Council) Breakfast
• 26 July FROG Fort Riley Outdoorsman Group
• 27 July Family Fun Outdoor Recreation
• The Ft. Riley Bowling Alley weekly events
• Family Night is every Wednesday at Habañero
• 27 July -Operation Homefront Back To School Brigade Back Packs:
• Operation Homefront
• Fort Riley OCSC:
• Info from K-State...
• Rock Springs Summer Camps For Youth and Families In Kansas
• Family Readiness Group (FRG) On-Line Training:
• Flyers
• Tornado tips
• Map of all the counties in Kansas
• Useful websites
• Dragon store
12 September 2012 1ABCT Weekly News Update: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1ABCT. You can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this link to read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct.
31 July 2012 1HBCT Weekly News Update: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1HBCT. You can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this link to read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct. We are always up and posting new information on FaceBook!
Highlights in the Weekly Update are:
• Aug. 2-4, Aug. 9-11 and Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Rock Springs family camp.
• July 27 10 am-2 pm! Baby Expo
• July 30,31 August 1 Kids cooking with mom or dad
• July 25 at 8:00pm July 28 at 11:00pm Famous Kustomizers
• July 26, 2Orangeleaf Giveback Event in Manhattan
• July 25-28 Dog Days of summer Manhattan Town Center
• July 27 Back to School Fashion Show
• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July Spouse to Spouse Sponsorship Training
• August 15 10-1. Hearts Apart event is a “Pool Party Bash”
• August 3 Cool off with a Water Safari at Sunset Zoo
• Jul 27, 10-3pm Family Fun at the Outdoor Recreation Center
• July 31st - August 3rd, he Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo
• Area School enrollment dates
• Info from K-State
• Fort Riley OCSC
• Check out the upcoming AFTB classes
• FRG training
• Flyers
• Weather information
• Useful websites
The world of social services can be a bewildering maze for the vulnerable populations it seeks to serve – ex-offenders, returning veterans, the homeless, immigrants, and people with disabilities. With a community resource guide, public libraries become local information clearinghouses. Make a difference in your community! Using a real-life model, learn how to compile, print, and distribute a highly accessible resource that points toward housing, jobs, education, medical help, transportation…and even the library!
31 July 2012 1HBCT Weekly News Update: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1HBCT. You can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this link to read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct. We are always up and posting new information on FaceBook!
Highlights in the Weekly Update are:
• Aug. 2-4, Aug. 9-11 and Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Rock Springs family camp.
• July 27 10 am-2 pm! Baby Expo
• July 30,31 August 1 Kids cooking with mom or dad
• July 25 at 8:00pm July 28 at 11:00pm Famous Kustomizers
• July 26, 2Orangeleaf Giveback Event in Manhattan
• July 25-28 Dog Days of summer Manhattan Town Center
• July 27 Back to School Fashion Show
• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July Spouse to Spouse Sponsorship Training
• August 15 10-1. Hearts Apart event is a “Pool Party Bash”
• August 3 Cool off with a Water Safari at Sunset Zoo
• Jul 27, 10-3pm Family Fun at the Outdoor Recreation Center
• July 31st - August 3rd, he Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo
• Area School enrollment dates
• Info from K-State
• Fort Riley OCSC
• Check out the upcoming AFTB classes
• FRG training
• Flyers
• Weather information
• Useful websites
The world of social services can be a bewildering maze for the vulnerable populations it seeks to serve – ex-offenders, returning veterans, the homeless, immigrants, and people with disabilities. With a community resource guide, public libraries become local information clearinghouses. Make a difference in your community! Using a real-life model, learn how to compile, print, and distribute a highly accessible resource that points toward housing, jobs, education, medical help, transportation…and even the library!
Policy 13 Motorcycle, Moped. Motor Scooter, All-terrain vehicle Noel Waterman
In accordance with Policy Letter #13 signed 22 May and DTO 12-129, on 22 June we will begin turning Motorcycle Operators away from the ACPs that are not utilizing the proper PPE. Beginning next week, we will begin handing a flyer to all motorcycle riders entering the installation who are not conforming to the new policy letter; we will also continue our public affairs campaign to inform Soldiers and the public about the new policy.
HATCH ACT: restrictions on Partisan Political Activities of Civilians Noel Waterman
It is an election year and I have attached some slides to help keep everyone informed of what is appropriate and what is against DoD policy while participating in election activities.
May 2012 1ID Fort Riley Monthly News UpdateNoel Waterman
Please find attached this month’s 1ID and Fort Riley monthly news update*. For your convenience it will be posted to the following link in the next few days: http://www.1id.army.mil/DocumentList.aspx?lib=1ID_FRG_Updates
15 August 2012 1ABCT Weekly News UpdateNoel Waterman
15 August 2012 1ABCT Weekly News Update: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1ABCT. You can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this link to read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct. We are always up and posting new information on FaceBook!
This presentation was given on 2/28/2012 at the Santa Barbara Drupal User Group at the Santa Barbara Hacker Space.
Presentations: Building Multilanguage Websites with Localization, Internationalization and Domain
Our presenter is Steven Rifkin (@stevenator), a Los Angeles-based Drupal consultant and site architect with Exaltation of Larks (@LarksLA). Just off a recent project involving 4 domains and 7 languages in one Drupal installation, Steve will be covering basic module installation all the way up to the advanced language integration techniques.
If time permits he will also include the use of the Domain suite of modules with Internationalization and what pitfalls they may present. The presentation will begin with a discussion of the current state of Internationalization in Drupal 7 and the debate of field vs. node translations.
While we will be discussing both Drupal 6 & 7, the examples and final demo will be in Drupal 6. We will then open the floor to questions and try to give as many version specific answers as time permits.
The following modules will be demonstrated and discussed:
Locale
Internationalization
Translation (String, Block, Menu, Taxonomy)
Domain Access
Domain Alias
Domain Locale
Domain Internationalization
1 February 2012 1 HBCT Weekly News UpdateNoel Waterman
1 February 2012 1HBCT Weekly News Update, please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1HBCT. You can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this link to read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct
Please find attached the 1ID and Fort Riley Weekly News Update for this week. Feel free to send to anyone that you think will find it useful. A lot of great things happening this weekend and several upcoming events.
3 January 2013 1ABCT Weekly Newsletter: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1ABCT. You can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this link to read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct. We are always up and posting new information on FaceBook!
The cyber threat to our Army and Nation is pervasive and most often target, human behavior through social engineering. The best mitigation measure for this risk is to increase cyber awareness by educating our Soldiers, Family Members, Government Civilians, and Contractors. HQDA has directed Army Antiterrorism Quarterly Theme Cyber Threat Awareness (2Q/FY13). For more information on Cyber Security, visit http://www.staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/
The cyber threat to our Army and Nation is pervasive and most often target, human behavior through social engineering. The best mitigation measure for this risk is to increase cyber awareness by educating our Soldiers, Family Members, Government Civilians, and Contractors. HQDA has directed Army Antiterrorism Quarterly Theme Cyber Threat Awareness (2Q/FY13). For more information on Cyber Security, visit http://www.staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/
15 January 2013 1ABCT Weekly NewsletterNoel Waterman
15 January 2013 1ABCT Weekly Newsletter: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1ABCT. You can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this link to read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct. We are always up and posting new information on FaceBook!
19 December 2012 1ABCT Weekly NewsletterNoel Waterman
19 December 2012 1ABCT Weekly Newsletter: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1ABCT. You can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this link to read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct. We are always up and posting new information on FaceBook!
December 2012 1ID Fort Riley Monthly News UpdateNoel Waterman
Please find attached this month’s 1ID and Fort Riley monthly news update*. For your convenience it will be posted to the following link in the next few days: http://www.1id.army.mil/DocumentList.aspx?lib=1ID_FRG_Updates
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
1. 28 March 2012 1HBCT Weekly News Update: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of
1HBCT. You can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at
http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this
link to read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct. We are always
up and posting new information on FaceBook! Join us on the Official 1HBCT FaceBook Page at
www.facebook.com/1HBCTDEVILBRIGADE?v=wall&ref-sgm
The Fort Riley Network meeting is scheduled for April 5th at Rally Point from 10:30am -11:30am. OPEN TO EVERYONE!!! Bingo and lunch will
be available following the meeting. All Child Care RSVP’s need to be made to Stacie Dumas by Thursday, March 29th, her email is
Stacie.r.dumas.civ@mail.mil
VOLUNTEERS! Calling all FRG volunteers to update and/or complete their volunteer profiles and volunteer service records in VMIS. The
volunteer program is subject to audit sometime this year and many, if not most, of the VSR's are not completely or accurately filled out. I will be
contacting the volunteers who are not associated with the FRG volunteer program. POC is Vicky L. Martin, M.S., ACS Volunteer Coordinator,
Army Community Services Bldg. 7264 Normandy Drive Fort Riley, KS 66442 Phone: 785-239-1376/9435 Fax: 785-239-5981 or email
vicky.l.martin.civ@mail.mil
Fort Riley Current News Updates –
CAUSE Therapy new location: This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
CAUSE Therapy new location is Craig Fitness Center. http://www.riley.army.mil/documents/ResiliencyDocuments/120326100126.pdf Resiliency
Campus web page. http://www.riley.army.mil/resiliency/campus/default.aspx?nav=OurPost
Picerne Military Housing will host its annual EGGstravaganza egg hunt from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 4 at the Rally Point Field. All on-post Family
housing residents are invited to attend. Egg hunts for various age groups will take place, as well as face painting, games, inflatables, a petting zoo
and other activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets are permitted
2. The next USAG Resilience Days of f(4 day weekend) will be April 6 and 9.
The Postwide Yardsale throughout Fort Riley will be May 19
Fort Riley Child Development Centers Update: Child Care is available from 7 to 11 p.m. April 7 and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 10 and 24.
Sixteen hours of free hourly care per month is available to children of deployed sponsors. Hourly care is located at Warren East CDC. For more
information, call 785-240-0822. Patrons may utilize an hourly rate to take advantage of weekday and Saturday child care if sponsor is not
deployed
Comedy Night will be April 7 at Rally Point. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
The show contains adult content. Attendees must be 18 years or older to enter. For more information, call 785-784-5434.
Fort Riley Custer Hill Lanes Bowling Update - Easter Bowl - Apr. 7 This information has recently been updated, and is now available. An Easter
Bowl will be all day April 7, *and will include a coloring contest, “Family Fun” special and treats for children. For more information, call 785-239-
4366.
ACS Annex Closure: Some of you may have heard rumors about the ACS annex closing, this is the official word on the closure. You may also
receive this from your ACS Outreach Coordinator, but receiving it twice is better than never receiving it. Effective April 5, 2012, the ACS Annex -
building 1020 Huebner Road will no longer be managed by ACS, therefore it will not be accessible for Family Readiness use. The building will be
reassigned to the Fort Riley Fire Department. ACS is reworking all current reservations and will make contact with FRGs this week. All Fort Riley
FRG's will have access to the Main ACS, Building 7264 and the Resiliency Learning Center, Building 7285. To reserve a space for your FRG needs,
please contact your Family Readiness Support Assistant. Questions pertaining to the ACS Annex closure should be directed to your assigned ACS
Outreach Coordinator.
Admission: Admission is free! Programs and limited concessions (snack and drinks) available each day of competition Seating Bleachers available
on site. Personal chairs can also be brought on site but must be placed in the designated seating area. Parking Available on site for the general
public. Parking attendants will be on site for directions of cars on the property. Timbercreek Stables is located just 4 miles east of Manhattan,
KS. It is just 15 minutes away from the main campus of Kansas State University and the Kansas State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The
3. Kansas State equestrian team has full sets of show jumps and practice jumps as well as a 20x40m PVC dressage arena that is used for varsity
competitions. K-State is proud to have one of the most complete and professional dressage rings among varsity teams today. Restrooms are
available for spectators. EMS will be on site at all events. All events are free to the public. Head east of Kansas State University on Bluemont
Avenue. Turn right onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Turn left onto Highway 24 and go about 3 miles. Turn left onto Green Valley Road. Turn right
onto Elk Creek Road. Timbercreek Stables is approximately 1/2 mile down on the right hand side. Physical address: 9000 Elk Creek Road.
http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/w-equest/spec-rel/2012-big12-championship.html or for the schedule
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ksu/sports/w-equest/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/2012Big12ChampSchedule.pdf
K-State Football : 2012 Football season tickets on-sale beginning March 5. Full pricing information available in the 2012 Football Ticket
Catalog. (http://issuu.com/k-statesports/docs/2012fbticketcatalog/1) Season ticket holders renewing tickets should click the SEASON
RENEWALS button on the menu to the left. Single game tickets available online on June 6. Call 800-221-CATS for more details!
Remember Food Safety When Decorating Easter Egg : Decorating Easter eggs is a tradition that can bring enjoyment, but
decorators need to remember food safety too. "The main concern when dealing with eggs is Salmonella," said Karen Blakeslee, coordinator of
the food safety Rapid Response Center at Kansas State University. "The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports 40,000 cases of
Salmonella each year, and they estimate that up to 20 times that many go unreported." To decrease the risk of Salmonella, cook eggs properly
and keep hands clean so as to not cross-contaminate other foods. Make sure the eggs aren’t broken because cracked eggs could be
contaminated. People who raise chickens should gather eggs at least once or more each day. Keep eggs refrigerated at all times. If having an
Easter egg hunt, only allow eggs to be out of the refrigerator for two hours or less, or Blakeslee suggests a separate batch of eggs be prepared
just for the hunt. "By the time you take the eggs out of the refrigerator, they get hidden in a number of possibly contaminated areas, and then
kids handle them extensively. They probably should not be eaten," she said. "Another option is to use the plastic eggs for the Easter egg hunts,
and fill the eggs with candy or money for a special treat." Blakeslee said there are many options available when decorating eggs. "There are a
number of other options for decorating eggs. Eggs can also be decorated with magic markers, paint, glitter, or even sequins," Blakeslee said.
4. "And if you are dyeing the eggs, wash them in a mild detergent solution before decorating to give a light oil coating to help color adhere more
evenly. But be sure to use a food-safe dye." Commercial egg decorating dyes are food-safe, as is food coloring added to a water-vinegar mix.
Organic dyes are another option. Tea or coffee will provide a tan or brownish shade. Beet or cranberry juice will produce red dye. For green, use
the water from cooked spinach leaves, or for blue, use blueberry juice. The Easter egg tradition dates back centuries, possibly as far back as
Egyptian times, according to Blakeslee. "To some, the Easter egg symbolized the rebirth of Christ; the shell symbolizes the tomb, and the chick
born from the egg represented Christ rising from the dead. To others, the egg symbolizes the rebirth of nature with the coming of Spring,"
Blakeslee said. "The amount of decorations or the way the eggs were decorated depended on the beliefs of the people, but many of the
decorated eggs used to be given as gifts." One of the advantages of the Easter egg tradition is that the decorated eggs can be consumed. Hard-
boiled eggs in the shell should be used within a week or within 2-3 days if the shell has been removed. Uncooked egg contents from hollowed
eggs should be used within a day or two, Blakeslee said. For more information on Easter eggs, decorating tips and egg safety, visit K-State’s Rapid
Response Center’s website at http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/extrapidresponse. K-State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State
University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge
for the well-being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment
fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus, Manhattan.
USDA Sets Guidelines For Hard-Boiled Eggs: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published guidelines to encourage the safety of preparing
hard-boiled, Easter eggs. The guidelines are as follows:
1. Put eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and add enough tap water to come at least one inch above the eggs.
2. Cover.
3. Put on high heat until water boils.
4. Turn off heat. If necessary, remove pan from burner to prevent further boiling.
5. Let stand in the hot water 15 minutes for large eggs. Adjust the time up or down by approximately three minutes for each size larger or
smaller.
6. Cool immediately and thoroughly in cold water.
7. Decorate and refrigerate until ready for use.
Check out these Easter Activities!
Kansas State University Egg Madness" 2012 is scheduled for this Saturday, March 31, at 10:00 AM. It is sponsored by the
Union Program Council and will be at Bosco Student Plaza, outside the K-State Student Union. Children will be divided into age groups and the
hunt will be on rain or shine! You can check the UPC calendar at http://www.k-state.edu/upc/Event_Calendar.html - check out all their events!
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7. Don’t forget the EXPO is this weekend at Riley’s Conference Center.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for these two upcoming events!
Volunteers are needed from 0800-1600 which includes set up and tear down at the Great Expo this upcoming
Saturday, if they can only do a few hours that will be accepted as well. The Great Escapes event will be held
at Riley’s this Saturday 31 March. We would want them to check in at the MWR table as volunteers. They will be
given a t-shirt to wear and assigned a work station. Below is the description of duties. The ten volunteers at
Great Escapes will be in charge of the following:
Greeter: 1 at all times! (0930-1500)
Vendor help: 4 (0900-1530) (Load-in, distribute water, lunches, stand-in while exhibitors use restrooms if
needed, load-out, also clear trash, assist Riley's Staff, and help with demonstrations if needed)
Home Depot Helper: 1 (0930-1500) (Help children make Home Depot crafts)
Youth activities helpers: 4 (0900-1530) Help with inflatable’s, monster mural, fish tank, archery, atv
course, mountain bike course, etc. Might be working an actual area, rotating, or just assisting the
coordinator of the activity with any needs that arise.
Needing 10 volunteers for Easter Egg Hunt at Riley's on 8 April from 10:00 am until approximately 4:00 PM:
Volunteers would be needed to help set-up the hunt, watch inflatable’s, supervise the hunt and help with crowd
control. Anyone interested please call me at 239-4593.
If you are interested in volunteering AT EITHER ONE of these events please contact Becky Willis at 239-4593
8. The Camp Corral group will be there taken registrations for the camp being held in July at Rock Springs at the
Great Expo (this is for WTB and Deployed units only) Please make sure your families are aware of this program
we currently only have 62 of 240 slots filled. See flyer!
10. Fort Riley will kick off April’s Month of the Military Child celebration with a pancake breakfast and
proclamation signing event from 9 a.m. to noon March 31 at Forsyth East Child Development Center. For more
information, call 785-239-9885
Check out all the great events at the Ft Riley Outdoor Rec: Skeet, Canoeing, and a lot of fun adeventures http://rileymwr.com/odr see flyer
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backstage passes. The winner will be announced Monday, April 2.
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