Almond slices are so versatile: Need an angel but don't have an angel cookie cutter?

Almond slices are so versatile: Need an angel but don't have an angel cookie cutter? No problem! Want to give your elephant ears big enough that he could fly? Easy!

When students get bored...

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When students get bored: hippos with wings and hippo dinosaurs...

When students get bored: hippos with wings and hippo dinosaurs...

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During my most recent baking activity with students we made gingerbread.

During my most recent baking activity with students we made gingerbread. Interestingly, all students who joined this time did so for the first time, it had taken them a little over a year to finally notice my announcements (written only in German, evil as I am).

When they had to wait for the oven to release the ready cookies, they got bored - and creative, so we got hippos with wings and hippos transformed into dinosaurs etc. I guess next time the limited participant slots for the activity (Our department kitchen is not the TARDIS.) will be gone quickly...

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Only two weeks left until our fourth year will perform their graduation theatre, students start getting nervous.

Only two weeks left until our fourth year will perform their graduation theatre, students start getting nervous. I was really surprised by this year's stage decorations. The group working on those started in summer and has been on it almost every day - and it shows.

This year they also plan meticulously who will when move which items from where to where, the photo showing such planning. That leaves me with some more pronunciation training...

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More fallout from yesterday's elections and referendums.

More fallout from yesterday's elections and referendums. The millions US$ invested in their campaign have paid for conservatives, same-sex marriage must now be governed by a special law and is not quite equal. Another reason for this turn may be the pressure exercised from abroad on progressive parties and movements:

Beijing has intensified pressure on Taiwan under Tsai, upping military drills, poaching diplomatic allies and successfully convincing international businesses to list the island as part of China on their websites.

The DPP is traditionally pro-independence and Tsai has refused to acknowledge Beijing’s stance that Taiwan is part of “one China”, unlike her KMT predecessor Ma Ying-jeou.

Ahead of the vote, Tsai and DPP officials repeatedly accused China of meddling in the lead-up to the elections by operating a “fake news” campaign. Beijing has denied the allegations.


https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/24/anti-gay-marriage-groups-win-taiwan-referendum-battle

Taiwan had huge elections ("9 in 1") yesterday, coupled with a number of referendums and it looks like Taiwan is...

Taiwan had huge elections ("9 in 1") yesterday, coupled with a number of referendums and it looks like Taiwan is turning more conservative, partially due to pressure by the big neighbour claiming to own the place. One fallout from the referendums is the reinstallation of nuclear power.

A Trend Survey Research poll commissioned by pro-nuclear activists before the vote found that one of the strongest arguments for nuclear was, “Solar and wind are not stable, and are expensive,” attracting 71% agreement.

Unfortunately it's easy to give people the impression that renewables are "expensive" by simply showing them how much solar panels cost, compared to their bi-monthly bill. Of course that's comparing apples with oranges and panel makers these days give warranties of 25 or more years, not two months, but simple people are easily swayed by simple numbers.

Talking of simple numbers: I still haven't seen a cost estimate from any country for nuclear waste storage. Could it be because none has been found so far?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelshellenberger/2018/11/24/pro-nuclear-activists-win-landslide-electoral-victory-in-taiwan/

Just two years ago, Donald Trump made some remarks that are "remarkable" when seen again today:

Just two years ago, Donald Trump made some remarks that are "remarkable" when seen again today:

Trump last week accused Clinton of turning the State Department “into her private hedge fund.” “The Russians, the Saudis, the Chinese all gave money to Bill and Hillary and got favorable treatment in return,” he said then. “It's a sad day in America when foreign governments with deep pockets have more influence in our own country than our great citizens.”

Well said...

https://www.politico.com/story/2016/06/trump-clinton-foundation-224287

Via João Rita


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Surprise, Mr.

Surprise, Mr. Bannon! Not every country has monetized politics to the same degree as the US, where anyone with enough money may buy as many politicians as they can...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/21/steve-bannons-rightwing-europe-operation-undermined-by-election-laws

Arrest her, she's making sense!

Arrest her, she's making sense! Who knows, next she might want to make voting equally easy for everyone. Heresy! If she gets through with that, the US might one day actually become a democracy, how strange a thought is that!
http://www.newsweek.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-wants-replace-columbus-day-holiday-election-day-1221904

It's the tropics, obviously...

It's the tropics, obviously...