When someone mentions the word "ranch" my mind instantly thinks of Hidden Valley Ranch. The flavor of Hidden Valley Ranch is heaven on a carrot stick. I mean, how else would we eat our vegetables? Hidden Valley was the only kind I would buy for years because nothing else tasted the same.
So I wanted to create the mix for myself to save money (those packets are expensive…) and to eat more healthy. Hidden Valley ranch has lots of processed ingredients including MSG and I wanted a more natural recipe. After toiling for many days and force feeding experiment ranch to my husband, I was finally able to re-create the homemade Hidden Valley Ranch mix and am sharing that recipe with you today.
That's right I said it, the Hidden Valley is Hidden no more. Go ahead. I will wait while you do your happy dance.
I had to solve the problem of the MSG. From looking at the ingredients I noticed there was MSG in the dressing – which is a huge flavor additive. One thing I knew for certain…I did NOT want to have MSG or other nasty chemical or processed items in this recipe. I'm trying to use real foods and make more things from scratch. I tried using spices and buttermilk powder but it never came out quite right. It also seemed every time I tried just adding more salt or spices, it just wasn't the same. The depth of flavor wasn't there.
I even called up my sister as a last resort (who is known for her copycat recipe abilities) and she said she gave up on making a copycat homemade hidden valley ranch mix a long time ago. So with great despair I almost gave up. I googled for replacements for MSG and it said there was nothing that works. Some folks mentioned random things like tomatoes, sugar, fish oil, and Mrs. Dash. Mushrooms were also mentioned in passing as something that can add a lot of depth of flavor, so I thought I would try the recipe one more time with dried mushrooms.
Hallelujah. It turned out those dried mushrooms were the secret ingredient that made this work!! And I don't even like mushrooms. But in this recipe it is delicious and the flavor I needed.
When I perfected the recipe I compared them side by side; the homemade hidden valley ranch mix and the original mixed with sour cream. The flavors were almost exactly the same. I will say that both are pretty salty, so if you want less salt feel free not to add as much. But to get the real exact flavor you need lots of salt.
And now without further ado..here is the recipe for homemade Hidden Valley Ranch mix. May you have much joy, eat more real foods and possibly save money too while making this!
Add all the dry ingredients except the reserved teaspoon of dried parsley and the 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill to your blender. Blend until a nice powder.
Hand mix in the reserved parsley and dill – you want to see some herbs in your mix.
Store dry mix in an air-tight container or jar in your pantry for 2-3 months or in the freezer for 6 months or longer.
Mix 2 tablespoons of dry mix with 1/2 – 1 cup of Sour Cream. Chill for 2 hours and serve as a dip. If for some reason your sour cream isn't very thick, and you want your dip to really set up thickly add in 1/2 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin.
To make Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing for salads n such.
Mix together and let sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours (gotta let those flavors deepen). Just to let you know I tried this recipe with regular milk instead of the buttermilk first and it was NOT great tasting. But using the buttermilk it tasted just like the real deal. So keep that in mind…real buttermilk is the key to the dressing.
After spreading butter on a 1/2 of a loaf of french bread, sprinkle some dry ranch powder on and bake it for a delicious ranch-y style of garlic bread.
Sprinkle some of this mix over your roasting potatoes as a seasoning.
Use 2 tablespoons of dry mix in any recipe asking for dry ranch mix.
Mix up your own ranch dressing mix from scratch, with no MSG.
Hand mix in the reserved parsley and dill - you want to see some herbs in your mix.
Mix 2 tablespoons of dry mix with 1/2 - 1 cup of Sour Cream. Chill for 2 hours and serve as a dip. If for some reason your sour cream isn't very thick, and you want your dip to really set up thickly add in 1/2 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin.
Mix together and let sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours (gotta let those flavors deepen). Just to let you know I tried this recipe with regular milk instead of the buttermilk first and it was NOT great tasting. But using the buttermilk it tasted just like the real deal. So keep that in mind...real buttermilk is the key to the dressing.
Please come back after you try this and let me know what you think.
I just wanted to clarify something. Your recipe says 2 TBSP = 1 packet of dip mix, but the packet is mixed in 16 oz of sour cream, which is 2 cups. Why is 2 TBSP of your recipe mixed with only 1/2 – 1 cup of sour cream? That seems like a big difference.
I realize this was posted a long time ago, but… just a side note that the powdered buttermilk does state to store in the refrigerator after opening! So the pantry may not be the safest storage… homemade ranch is SO YUMMY!
So I was wondering what you thought about if I substituted and used something like the powdered dmushroom seasoning called Unami from Trader Joe's? There are other dried powered mushrooms as well. Also how do you measure out your mushrooms? Do you blend them first and just dish out the required measurement etc? I think I missed how to do that.
I don't have Trader Joes where I'm at so I'm not sure about the mushroom seasoning… usually I take dried mushrooms, blend them in the blender and then measure out how much I need. Good luck!
Thanks so much Karrie for sharing this. It sure is a great read and so easy to follow through. The recipes are amazing, especially that on salad dressing, and gave excellent results. My vegetables now taste way better than they ever did and i have you to thank. Great job.
I came across this recipe while doing a general survey of ranch dressing recipes. Despite the age of this post, I feel obligated to tell both Ms. Karrie and her readers that the reason dried mushrooms make a good substitute for MSG is because it's not a substitute, at all. Dried mushrooms contain about 1%, by weight, of naturally occurring glutamates, which are perfectly safe to eat. Your body needs glutamic acid to make protein, so these compounds are certainly not toxic. Most of the hype around MSG just doesn't have any scientific basis. If you've tried eating MSG in food that otherwise doesn't bother you, and you have a reaction to it, that's one thing. But avoiding it out of fear doesn't make a lot of sense, particularly given that it occurs naturally in many healthy foods (like broccoli, mushrooms, and parmesan cheese).
Your recipe says 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed for blending 1/2 teaspoon reserved…should it be t tablespoon dried dill weed for blending 1/2 teaspoon reserved?
You should do some research on msg, there is absolutely nothing wrong with using it. Flawed studies decades ago have caused years of fud. It's no worse for you than salt, but because of the glutamate adds a flavor profile that's hard to beat.
Nothing wrong with MSG. That myth has been blown to pieces ages ago. It is just another form of sodium seasoning. Yes, some people are sensitive to it. But that goes for many ingredients.
I am extremely sensitive to caffeine. Too much caffeine or withdrawal from caffeine will give me a migraine headache. MSG adds great flavor, just use it in small quantities.
Regarding the dressing, all bottled ranch dressings have vinegar in them. Vinegar is a natural preservative.
Thank you SOOO much for this recipe, I can make my own organic version without preservatives and it tastes excellent.
I love hidden valley ranch packets (dressing, not dip). it's the only ranch I like and i'm obsessed with it! But I hate how unhealthy it is. i usually mix the packet with 1 cup dukes mayo, 1 cup whole milk. I don't like buttermilk ranch dressings, so is the buttermilk powder really necessary in this recipe if i'm using dukes and whole milk with the seasonings? love the mushroom idea! will have to pick some up.
How much powder about do you think the mushroom pieces make? I am starting with powder and am wondering how much I should use.
My family's favorite recipe for ranch mix (outside of dressing of course) is to mix it with cottage cheese and a little mayo. We eat this dip with Frito corn chips. So yummy!! Glad to have a diy recipe for our dip. Thank you.
Mushrooms have naturally occurring monosodium glutamate (MSG), so this copycat may taste similar, but it will also have MSG in it. My daughter gets migraines from MSG so we are looking for a substitute without MSG. Any other recipes without natural MSG from the mushrooms?
This looks awesome! Do you know of a way to make a dup of the Hidden Valley Fiesta Ranch dry dip mix?
I love this recipe, thank you for posting. I used porcini powder instead of dried portobellos (because that's what I had on hand and it worked just fine). This makes an awesome ranch dip, it's now my go-to recipe for parties.
I'm coming back to this after making this recipe. I love it! This is a definite keeper. If you are thinking of trying it, go for it. I keep the powder around now , make my own ranch dressing, and I also sprinkle this on potato chips to make ranch chips. I found the buttermilk powder in the baking aisle of my grocery store. And, I dehydrated some regular mushrooms in my dehydrator.


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Need more comedy sites? Have a look at these and see what you think.
All about English translations going horribly wrong. Engrish.com is a wonderful place to take a picnic basket and blanket. Then, after admiring the sites, go for a wander around and explore.
Famous for taking off anything and having famous foreigners believe it's a credible news source. What can I say? It's an onion. Take a close look at it and chances are you're going to cry. Maybe even in a nice way.
Launched by three guys called Will Ferrell (yep, never heard of him either), Chris Henchy, and Adam McKay, Funny or Die is mostly about video clips. Using the hanging judge principal, people get to vote on which clips deserve to be put out of their misery. Shocking. Well, not really. But it is good and could even be part of your breakfast routine if you don't eat well.
This site simply had to be born because autocorrects are so funny. Go here and relieve your own embarrassing moments. If you're into stupid, you will never have a spare moment again. Thanks to bloody autocorrect.
Trouble with this site is that it is all way too believable, which is kind of shocking. Really, they ought to retitle their site, "Literally Believable". Only, that has as much pulling power as my neighbour's poodle Fifi. So, forget that. Anyway, you should make sure to share this site with anyone who believes in the wisdom of crowds.
Alternative news site with all the credentials of a senior politician caught in a bunga bunga party with a few spare bottles of urine in his briefcase. Given eBaumsWorld has been around since Old Mate was a spring chicken, it has a tradition as long as your arm in taking spare bottles of urine from senior politicians (Note: the Onion does this too and I understand it has its own bottle collection).
Basically shows what's wrong with the Internet through GIFs and stuff. Don't go there. You'll probably laugh. Probably see some stuff you forgot about years ago. Probably see someone you know. Probably be embarrassed seeing something you posted way back that has now made you the laughing stock of the county, even though you didn't know.
Thanks to Cheezburger, animals actually get a say in life. Somewhere in the Universe superior life forms that look like cats will spare our planet. And it's all thanks to Cheezburger. If you appreciate the unending wisdom of critters caught in compromising positions, this site is your home.
In a way, Autocorrect and Walls have something in common. Though, I can't remember what that is. Anyway, go and see this site and reflect on the errors of your ways (Like when you scribbled that bit of naughty on the wall at school. Shame on you).
Based on all those cringeworthy shots your family has gathered over the years. Well, not just your family. That would be weird, wouldn't it? Imagine going to the Awkward Family Photos site and just seeing weird pics from your family. Be strange. Then, you'd start wondering how they even got those shots. Whatever. See it for yourself.
Blinkin' heck! Clearly, this is the refuge of fathers everywhere scrounging for Dad Jokes. You'll cry. You'll wince. Heck, you'll even laugh. And that's just at the thought of going to Jokes.cc. Check 'em out. But don't say I didn't warn you.
Oh come on! What is it with these guys? They started out back in the day, competing with Mad magazine. Then, when their own magazine folded… (ahem), they kept up the problem on their Cracked website. Given it started in 1958, these guys must be about 80+ years old by now. Guess that gives them full licence to tell some very old jokes. Though, have to say, Cracked is still as fresh a daisy (couldn't find any stale ones on their site – but will keep looking).
Don't let the drab look of this site fool you. Humorfeed has depth. In fact you could dive in and disappear for years only to resurface in rags and looking emaciated. Recommended for people who like their coffee without whipped cream on top.
Humor. Politics. Power. These guys give The Onion a good run for their money. If you're into American satire with political appeal you need to be reading this.
British comedy news site. So less for laughing & more for reading. For those who want to know what British comedians are getting up to.
Comedy site with a focus on the content of real comedians. I've tried biting the side of this site and I can see it's the real thing (sorry, Coke).
Not to be believed indeed! Petard is the kind of site that you can read at work when nobody is looking and pretend it's the news. If you like spoof all over the places, then you'll like Petard. If your breakfast cereal lacks a little novelty in the box, then get it reading Petard instead.
Offering you sketch comedy videos galore on YouTube, Smosh proves there is more to see on the Web than cats. Well, a bit (after all, cats are pretty good). Hosts, Ian Hecox and Daniel Padilla have always wanted to be famous (even in the crib) and now they've done it.
The guys of Confounding Variable prove that science isn't all lab coats and serious calculations. If you have a scientific bent or are a just a bent scientist, Confounding Variable will make you smile in ways non-scientists cannot possibly comprehend. See this site for yourself and find out why satire, parody, and just being comedic in a scientific way could help save the Universe. Or not.
Mostly funny videos, Something To Laugh At offers a familiar diet of fails, pranks, and lame insta-comedians. If you're into this kind of thing, Something To Laugh At will warm the cockles of your laughing heart. Bit sick isn't it?
News, lists, quizzes, videos, polls, pics. Worst things to do while drunk, dumbass, cats. that sort of thing. In spades.
Ireland's answer to The Onion, Waterford Whispers has all the good feel of The Petard and none of the calories. With articles like, "Shock as Dublin Rental Found to be Entirely Made From Lego", Waterford Whispers offers original content that's well worth a read, whether you're in Ireland or not.
Given this site rips a whole lot of familiar clips to sell ecards with your face inserted, it's not really a comedy site. Still, some people will find it funny.
Self-rated as the greatest satire site in the Galaxy, Daily Soak makes the news so you don't have to. With articles like, "Groundhog Day 2018: Punxsutawney Phil Sees Bill Murray's Shadow! Another Six Weeks Of Groundhog Day" you've got the idea. (Note: Daily Soak is not recommended as an alternative to regular baths or showering).
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Another site owned by Comedy Central. It looks good, but it blocks people outside the US from watching the content (which kind of goes against the grain of the Internet as a place to share ideas and enjoy comedy). Not recommended for the rest of the planet.
News site and more for comedians, with a round up of what's happening in the US comedian scene.
Offering original video content and a bit more, I'd like to know more about the guy who runs this site. Only, he doesn't tell us. But maybe you'll find out more than I did.
News, features, interviews, stand-up, podcasts, and events. US based, The Laugh Button is a newsy site about comedians making comedy. And unlike some, The Laugh Button is also accessible to a wider audience. So, if you like your comedy live or have a few favorite comedians you like to follow, give The Laugh Button the once over and see what you think.
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Self described as the German Corporate Comedian, Paco Erhard has found his niche. Think of it: a German comedian? Amazing! And Paco shows that, surprisingly, being German can be very funny. There are a few clips to watch but the site is mostly promo. Still, when you're looking for something different, this guy might do the trick for your next function (but not the bodily ones).
Like comedians? Of course you do. And the Laugh Factory keeps you up to date on what they're up to. Plus, they offer vids, jokes, and tickets for upcoming performances in Hollywood, Chicago, LA, Long Beach, and Reno. Even hire a comedian for that special event. Nice.
Filmsite by Tim Dirks is your handy list for comedy movies. Breaking them up into different genres like: slapstick, deadpan, and satire, Filmsite informs as it educates (and that's a rare thing). As part of a giant site about movies across the board, it's a handy reference for flicker fanciers want to know what the name of that film was. Or who starred next to Fatty Arbuckle. Well done, Tim!
If you're at a loose end for an hour, Dump a Day will happily fill it in for you. How thoughtful.
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This site feels like a warehouse. Kind of empty and a little bit spooky. Hallo….? Echo…echo…echo…. But apart from a few broken links it does have a lot of jokes. Mostly of the longer kind. And the good thing is they're categorized. So you should be able to find something to suit your nefarious schemes.
A UK site for people who love comedy and want to find out more about it", Sara says. And she includes news, interviews, gig info, pods, and discussion pieces and more. Thanks, Sara. Well done!
I was so shocked by Mens Humor because it actually is. Meaning, if you are a man or aiming to be one day check it out. And feel all manly in a funny kind of way. Oh and they promise to update you on news and videos straight from the comedic and tropical sectors.
"Probably the best site in the world" is their claim and who can argue that, given it has styled itself on gathering community content for years. Full of humor, video clips, chat forum content, and stuff that isn't the slightest bit related to comedy, the Chive is what much like what The Blob was in the 1950s (Probably the best blob in the world).
"This is an unofficial parody and is not affiliated with, or endorsed or approved by, Facebook." Got that? Well that's all you need to know.
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Oh and tell her, Al sent you.
Actually ThoughtCo is an educational site. So the fact they have a comedy section is slightly bizarre. Which is already a good start. Theres' web humor, memes, videos, political humor, paranormal, and social news. All the sort of stuff that shouldn't be on an educational site. Well done.


The updating of the hydrocarbon potential of the Cuban Economic Exclusive Zone in the Gulf of Mexico (CEEZ-GoM), one of the master lectures to be imparted in the forum, to be given by Osvaldo Lopez Corzo, of the Petroleum Research Center and head of the Exploration Group of Cupet.
Aliena Flores and Olga Castro, belonging to that institution, will refer to the Stratigraphy and Petrophysical Behavior, respectively of the CEEZ-GoM.
For their part, experts of the Enterprise Schlujmberger Limited of Mexico, will speak on topics as the 'Drilling Optimization', 'No drilling surprises' and Bases of design and lessons learned with the concentric injection and biphasic fluid.
There will also be workshops related with the drilling technology of and long-reach horizontal Wells, the biotechnology and environmental protection and application of chemistry in the oil industry.
Petrogas 2017 is part of the 7th Convention of Earth Sciences to be held from April 3 to 7 in the Convention Center organized by the Cuban Society of Geology and sponsored by over 20 companies, among which Latitude Energy Services Inc., Schlumberger Limited, Sherritt and the Ministries of Energy and Higher Education.
This is a complex of events also comprising Petrogas 2017, the 11th Congress of Geology, the 9th of Geophysics, the 13th of Information Technologies and other important fora.
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Abstract: Apparently non-invariant terms (ANTs) which appear in loop diagrams for nonlinear sigma models (NLSs) are revisited in lattice perturbation theory. The calculations have been done mostly with dimensional regularization so far. In order to establish that the existence of ANTs is independent of the regularization scheme, and of the potential ambiguities in the definition of the Jacobian of the change of integration variables from group elements to "pion" fields, we employ lattice regularization, in which everything (including the Jacobian) is well-defined. We show explicitly that lattice perturbation theory produces ANTs in the four-point functions of the "pion" fields at one-loop and the Jacobian does not play an important role in generating ANTs.


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The Dove and The Wolf Announce Signing to Fat Possum Records and release debut EP I Don't Know What To Feel in March
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Announce Signing To Fat Possum Records
I Don't Know What To Feel EP out 24 March
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30 March: Leeds, UK – Brundenell Social Club
31 March: Manchester, UK – Band on the Wall
1 April: Glasgow, UK – St. Lukes Church
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Philadelphia-based French duo The Dove & The Wolf announce that they have signed to Fat Possum Records. They will re-release the 2016 EP I Don't Know What To Feel in March, which will also be made available on vinyl for the first time, with two new, unreleased tracks. The Dove & The Wolf are the joint songwriting team of Paloma Gil and Lou Hayat, who have been playing together for more than ten years. Written as a response to the 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris, I Don't Know What To Feel was recorded and produced by Dave Hartley (The War On Drugs, Nightlands) and Nick Krill (The Spinto Band, Teen Men), at Dave's studio in Fishtown, Philadelphia in March 2016.
The band will tour with Jens Lekman across the States and Europe starting next month, with additional touring to be announced later this year. They'll head to the UK on 29 March for a show at London's Oval Space, with shows in Leeds, Manchester and Glasgow.
The video for the first single, "Seven Days"(directed by Eliu Cornielle and featuring the dancer Jasmine Mendoza) was premiered via NPR who described the track as; "shimmering, beautiful and languorous." The song focuses on the seven days following the Bataclan attacks in Paris. The band told NPR; "We were in Paris during the attacks of Nov. 13 and what really touched us was seeing how the city and Parisians reacted to it. Paris is such a big and bustling city, it's busy and noisy and people are always in a hurry. The days, even weeks, after the attacks, people were quiet, took the time to look at each other on the street, to be nice to strangers, to hug. We were all mourning together and it felt more human than ever."
The band said of the video: "At first we were very hesitant about shooting a video for 'Seven Days' because of the subject matter and how close to our heart it is. We didn't want images to distract from the content. But then we thought of Jasmine, who is an amazing dancer and who uses improvisation in her work. The idea of a body expressing the emotion we describe in the song felt right. We had no words for what happened and we still don't, and Jasmine knew exactly how to interpret and transcribe our song into movements."
After spending twelve months across 2014-2015 touring with musicians like Rachael Yamagata, Butch Walker and Hemming, The Dove and The Wolf had no intention of slowing down. They returned to Paris in September 2015, assuming they would return shortly to the States. Lou says; "We had just started working on our first album in LA when our one-year visas expired. Our lawyer told us it would probably take a month, maybe a month and a half to get back." It took five.
They didn't question whether they would get the visas back and return to America but, as Paloma points out, after two months not hearing anything they began to get nervous; "and then the attacks happened."
Lou continued; "In the weeks after, nothing made sense anymore. We were so lost. Thank God we were still in Paris. It was important to be there in those weeks."
When they returned to Philadelphia, they put a band together with drummer Craig Hendrix (Japanese Breakfast, Auctioneer, Jesse Hale Moore, Birdie Busch) and bass player Andy Black (Laser Background). They tracked the songs live with their new band members and Jesse Hale Moore on keys.
1) Are You Thinking of Me
2) Green & Yellow
3) The Smell of Us
4) Seven Days
5) I Don't Know What To Feel
6) Motion Sickness
7) Across The Atlantic
Full Tour Dates with Jens Lekman:
23 Feb: Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
24 Feb: Austin, TX – The Mohawk
25 Feb: Dallas, TX – Club Dada
27 Feb: Los Angeles, CA – Teregram Ballroom
28 Feb: San Francisco, CA – The Independent
1 March: San Francisco, CA – The Independent
3 April: Stockholm, SE – Vasateatern
4 April: Uppsala, SE – Uppsala Konsert & Kongress
5 April: Malmo, SE – KB
6 April: Copenhagen, DE – Studie 2
7 April: Orebro, SE – Orebro Concert Hall
8 April: Gothenburg, SE – Pustervik
9 April: Oslo, NO – John Dee
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The University of Michigan student duo wrote the first pages of their print zine—a mini, self-published magazine—aiming for the middle of a target: to enhance the shift toward the representation of underserved demographics in the media.
Students Rachel Kennelly of the College of Engineering and Isaac Coenca of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, created Ur Internet Friends, a cross-media platform that seeks to highlight the art and voices of young and marginalized creatives underrepresented artists.
The network, which started as a 40-mini-page zine, now has a website, podcast and social media channels to spotlight these young artists and prioritize their voices.
Isaac Coenca
"People are really trying to diversify their media consumption and to be intentional about what they consume, aware of the diverse creators," said Coenca, who is majoring in international studies. "The heart behind our products is internet friendships and relationships that are created and maintained outside of physical space. Through this time of distance and upheaval, we've been able to create something that is grounding, unifying and hopeful."
Coenca is a Black, nonbinary artist who is interested in social innovation, art, gender identity and entrepreneurship. Kennelly, who defines herself as "a very strong, gay Jewish woman," is a computer science student, with a love of art and design. Both, they say, are part of and passionate about representation media.
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"This passion has kept us united and going and it is our north star," Kennelly said. "Our platform is about the importance of representation in the media. Minorities often really fall victim to appearing in disparaging roles or just not even appearing at all. We felt larger media companies and magazines haven't been meeting our needs, or telling our stories."
Last May, the Ur Friends founders were selected as one of the 37 teams that received funding from optiMize, after participating in their last Social Innovation Challenge. They received about $11,000 from the U-M student-led organization that offers mentorship and funding for students to create projects that make a positive impact.
"Part of our mission was to inspire artists to ask, 'Why not me?' in the same way optiMize asked us," said Coenca, who is now a peer mentor for the organization. "Don't limit yourself, your project or your vision of what it can be. Go into the challenge wholeheartedly and give it your best."
Through this school year, Coenca and Kennelly have used the funding mostly to pay for the printing of their three zine editions, the web platform, work of some of the artists, launch of a t-shirt line and for their relatively new podcast, which now consists of 13 episodes about 30 minutes long.
"The podcast is becoming really important and a great way for us to directly talk to these artists that we're trying to highlight and give them a direct platform to share their voice and to talk about the art that they're creating," said Coenca, who hosts the talks.
New episodes and a fourth zine edition are in the works and should be released during the winter and spring terms.
"I would love to continue building our community," Kennelly said. "I have such a passion for art and design, as well as computers and technology, so I would really love to work at the intersection between usability and aesthetic. We believe we have a lot of people's stories to help tell and share. Still lots of work to do."
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The BLS projects computer science positions in North Dakota to grow far more quickly than the national average for occupations in the field, which is one reason many students choose to study computer science in North Dakota. The state's technology-focused organizations, along with companies and governmental agencies that rely on computer science, provide employment opportunities for graduates. Computer science schools in North Dakota offer both quality academic programs and a variety of career options.
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North Dakota State University: North Dakota's largest higher education institution is also its largest employer, with more than 4,500 employees. Aside from computer science teachers, the institution also needs network analysts to ensure safety and security.
Altru Health System: Altru's central office in Grand Forks employs more than 3,500 people. The health system needs qualified professionals to implement and maintain software and hardware, oversee data security, and manage internal networks.
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Students considering computer science programs in North Dakota have many options. Campus-based programs are available in all major cities, including Bismarck, Grand Forks, and Fargo. UND is one of the best computer science schools in North Dakota, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. NDSU also offers a variety of computer science programs, including a popular bachelor's program. Students who prefer to attend a private institution can pursue computer science programs at the University of Mary and the University of Jamestown.
Several institutions also offer online computer science degrees in North Dakota. Minot State University offers online bachelor's and master's degrees in information systems, and NDSU offers an online master's in software engineering. North Dakota is also part of the Midwest Student Exchange Program, which allows students to pay discounted tuition rates for programs in other states, including Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Online learning is ideal for busy students with professional or personal commitments. Since most online programs are taught asynchronously, students have the flexibility to watch lectures and complete assignments at their convenience. This flexibility also allows students to complete online programs at an accelerated pace.
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Students, recent graduates, and experienced professionals benefit from joining professional organizations. These groups provide networking opportunities, such as annual conferences or monthly events. Members also receive access to continuing education opportunities, career guidance, and job boards. The computer science organizations below are open to students and professionals in North Dakota.
North Dakota Society of Professional Engineers: This organization represents engineers in the state, including computer, software, and hardware engineers. Members attend regular events and receive access to professional resources. The group maintains chapters throughout North Dakota.
IEEE Computer Society: This organization for computer science professionals offers educational and professional activities, regularly scheduled events, and an annual conference for members.
Computing Research Association: CRA is a national organization that supports computer scientists working in academics, public service, and industry. Membership benefits include access to events and a job board.
Association for Computing Machinery: North Dakota State University has maintained this student chapter of ACM since 1974, and the group offers regular opportunities for involvement. Some of the services students can take advantage of include programming competitions, social gatherings, speakers, and regular opportunities to further develop their knowledge.
Association for Computing Machinery Women: Members of the University of North Dakota's ACM-W chapter attend meetings, computing contests, and game nights. Members can pursue leadership roles as officers.
Cybersecurity Student Organization: This student organization on NDSU's campus offers competitions, workshops, and guest lectures. Members network with like-minded individuals and potential employers, and they receive off-campus professional development opportunities.
Research Projects: UND maintains a list of current student and faculty research projects. The department fosters relationships with organizations around the world to help students secure employment after graduation.


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Yesterday was the first day of spring and the snow in my garden looked suspiciously like the snow that was there in January and February. I do love snow, winter sports and warming, boozy beverages, but I am a little tired of winter.
I am ready to start thinking about outdoor living. Not the kind of outdoor living that requires you to keep moving in order to stay warm, but the kind that encourages long periods of sitting and enjoying balmy breezes. I am in for quite a wait. In the meantime, with the steady rate of calls and orders I have received for Fancy Fire Pits, I know garden centers and shops are starting to think about spring. If we could just get mother nature on board, it would all be good!
On Thursday I was happily tucked into the Boston Convention Center at New England Grows Trade Show, surrounded by gorgeous flowers and a plethora of trucks, tools and fertilizers to help your garden grow.
The following night, I was in the dark with a blizzard swirling around my house. You have to love New England!!
Despite the fact that we were without power (and mighty chilly) for two days, I did get caught up on some much needed sleep and some much loved reading. And I had a chance to reflect on how incredibly dependent I am on electricity. When the power finally came back on, I could barely wait 5 minutes to start the dishwasher and throw in a load of laundry. And then I spent this morning cleaning up the mess we made, trying to cook in the dark and live in front of the fireplace. I am currently reading two books, one takes place in 11th century England and the other takes place in 16th century England. While I shivered in my house for just two days, all I could think was how cold people must have been all the time without heat and the luxury of fleece layers! The wool capes they wore were undoubtedly more elegant than puffy down jackets and fleece pants but not nearly as warm!
I have been fortunate enough to have two vacations this winter in warm places and each time, I have looked around and found a perfect place for a fire pit. I promise this is the last post of this sort as I am now staying put in the frozen North for the duration of the winter. So indulge me this one final fantasy island photo, taken on the Caribbean coast of Panama.
Now isn't that just the perfect spot for a Fancy Fire Pit?? I might even design one specially for this location with an island theme, palm trees, pineapples and the like. There certainly was no shortage of downed palm trees and leaves to burn and we had delicious red snapper and local spiny lobsters cooked on a fire with said wood so it clearly works quite well. Just imagine yourself enjoying this view, wearing a Panama hat and drinking a Panama Cocktail. Truthfully, the cocktail seems more like dessert but Panamanian beer is also very good! To make a Panama Cocktail, combine equal parts white creme de cacao, brandy and cream and serve well chilled – delicioso!!
Making and selling fire pits is warm weather stuff. Looking out over my snowy backyard with the temperature in the single digits does not bring up thoughts of warm summer nights around the fire pit. Though maybe this is a good way to get through our long New England winter.
This is actually a very busy time for me, not in the actual making of the fire pits, but in the planning of how to sell and market them. It is fun to think about warmer times to come and to think about sales trips to garden centers. And I love dreaming about summer evenings spent around my own fire pit, now buried in snow. So for now I will stay inside making soup and working away on this computer and drawing up new designs for the summer to come.
I walked outside of my door early Wednesday morning and the sky was so beautiful I had to go back, get my camera and take a picture. I can't decide if the camera on the phone is great or awful because everyone, including me, thinks they are a photographer!
Either way, it was really special and a great way to start my day. In fact, I like to think of it as the start of my year. I kind of missed New Year's Eve and I certainly didn't make any resolutions. Even two weeks in, they would be down the tubes already. So I am going to be different and start my new year on this beautiful morning in the second week of January. And I will make one resolution that I know will stick- walk every morning. My dog is so happy!


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The Macbook Air is a seriously impressive bit of hardware, after all it's my laptop of choice. Apparently a university in Kentucky agrees. Until now you hadn't seen what 2,700 Macbook Airs look like, well now you have thanks to Flickr user donfogle63 who posted a gallery of them being imaged.
So thin are the Macbook Airs that they look at home on the shelves as a very expensive bookshelf piece. You can see from the gallery, the very structured structured double sided, 3 tiered shelving to image dozens at once. This is an institute that knows what they're doing and it's an absolute delight to see what more than $2.7 million dollars will buy you.


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Future QOF
The hamster wheel of the quality and outcomes framework (QOF)continues to turn. Although the changes for this year are only just starting to feel familiar, there are already plans for what will be new in the year 2013-14.
A NICE committee produces an annual menu of possible new indicators. These are put forward for consideration by the negotiator from the BMA's GP Committee and NHS Employers. They are not bound to include only indicators from the menu – the quality and productivity indicators came as a complete surprise, but particular attention should be paid to these.
Last year, NICE produced an extensive range of new indicators and almost as numerous suggestions for indicators that should be withdrawn from the QOF. There was, said NICE, simply not enough evidence that these were doing any good. Particularly noticeable was a suggestion to remove all of the depression indicators and also to stop the hypothyroidism indicators.
In the end only one indicator was removed completely and most of the new indicators that were taken forward were funded by trimming of some of the points from existing indicators.
All of the previous suggestions remain and the current proposals from the government are to introduce these in 2013-14. In the meantime, the NICE committee has produced a further set of indicators although rather fewer and less radical than last year.
There is only one new disease area on the menu. Rheumatoid arthritis has a prevalence in the UK of a little less than 1% with about one in 20 being severe cases, according to Arthritis Research UK. This would represent around 50 cases in a typical practice. Only patients over 16 years old would qualify for this register – excluding juvenile arthritis.
As well as an indicator for compiling the register, there are three suggested indicators for actions on this population. All patients with rheumatoid arthritis will need an annual review. Essentially, this will be fairly simple monitoring of disease activity and assessment of the need for further treatment or referral. In general, NICE is pitching the threshold for referral pretty low, especially at the time of diagnosis. The guidance requires that this review is done face-to-face.
The other two indicators are not directly about arthritis at all but apply to patients with rheumatoid disease as a risk factor. They both apply to calculating risk. There is a distinct cardiovascular bias in QOF already so it is no surprise that one of these risk assessments is for cardiovascular disease for those patients between 30 and 84 years of age. This would be a similar assessment to that used already in the primary prevention indicators. Rheumatoid arthritis is a significant independent risk factor for coronary vascular disease and is included as part of the QRISK formula (www.qrisk.org). The final indicator is an assessment of fracture risk in patients between the ages of 50 and 90 years old. There are two recognised formulas to calculate this risk. QFracture is available freely in England (wwww.fracture.org ) and FRAX (www.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.jsp?country=1) is used by the World Health Organization. In both of these formulas rheumatoid arthritis is a significant multiplier for risk of fracture.
Although not specified in the indicator, guidelines suggest patients at increased risk should then have a measure of bone mineral density. Risk can then be recalculated using the FRAX formula, which is the only one that will take a bone mineral density result into account.
Changes in other disease areas are fairly minor. Grading the symptoms of patients with COPD according to the Medical Research Council dyspnoea scale has been part of their annual review for several years. Two new indicators apply to patients who have grade three dyspnoea or above.
Firstly they will need a measurement of blood oxygen saturation, which should be relatively easy for practices to include along with the annual review. In some cases practices may need to invest in a pulse oximeter, although these are available for very little cost.
The second action required will be the offer of a pulmonary rehabilitation course. The course itself would need to be commissioned by the local clinical commissioning group (CCG) and availability and accessibility may vary. Implementation of these courses varies, and patients, by definition, have problems with mobility. There can be a poor uptake if courses are offered without good transport arrangements.
Although the indicator as currently written looks back over the previous year, one course of pulmonary rehabilitation would be required per patient. It is not clear whether invitations will have to be repeated annually until they are accepted or if the invitation will only have to be given once.
There are also a couple of changes suggested to the diabetes area. The first, probably uncontroversial change is an update to the microalbuminuria testing indicator. This has previously allowed for dipstick testing of the urine. This will be changed to come in line with NICE guidelines and the National Diabetes Audit to only look for albumin: creatinine ratio testing. This seems almost certain to be accepted.
More controversial are likely to be two indicators about erectile dysfunction (ED) in diabetic men. This is a common problem but not one that has been tackled in the QOF before. The political acceptability of financially incentivising GPs to ask about and prescribe for erectile dysfunction has yet to be tested.
The screening for ED will most likely take place at the annual review and the suggested indicators are: asking whether the patient has current symptoms and investigating contributing factors and discussion of treatments.
As many of the contributing factors such as blood pressure, obesity and smoking are already covered in other parts of the diabetes area, the focus is likely to be on treatment. In many cases PD5 inhibitors such as sildenafil (Viagra) will be appropriate although there will be a higher incidence of coronary heart disease in these patients so referral to an andrology clinic for other measures may be more appropriate.
A minor modification is suggested in the cancer area. Under the current rules, a review is required within six months of the diagnosis. The suggested change is to limit the review to within three months after the practice is informed of the diagnosis. Although this would be a fairly minor change practices would need to be aware of it right from the start of the QOF year.
NICE proposes a tightening of the targets in the hypertension area. The current blood pressure target is 150/90. This target would remain for patients aged 80 or over at the end of the QOF year but in younger patients the systolic target would drop to 140mmHg. This could be quite a challenge depending on where the thresholds are set – the setting of thresholds and points value will be crucial.
Still in the area of blood pressure, the Records 11 and 17 indicators currently pay out ten points if 65% of patients over the age of 45 have had a blood pressure reading in the previous five years with an additional five points for getting to 80%. These are simple thresholds without a sliding scale.
The menu proposes replacing these with single indicator giving points on a sliding scale in the same way as other clinical indicators. The age threshold would also be moved down to 40 meaning that blood pressure measurements in anyone over the age of 35 could pay off in the long term.
A small change in the stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) area is that the cholesterol indicator now only applies to patients who have had a non hemorrhagic stroke or a TIA. Previously it had applied to all strokes including intracerebral bleeds.
Perhaps the most eagerly anticipated change has been the proposed change to the indicators relating to patients newly diagnosed with depression as discussed in the previous article. The assessment questionnaires have never been popular and have so little evidence behind them that NICE recommended their complete removal last year.
It was not considered acceptable by the negotiators to have nothing about depression in the QOF and so NICE have returned this year with an alternative.
This is described as a biopsychosocial assessment, which should be performed at the time of diagnosis. There are 16 areas that should be documented to complete the assessment, including: past mental health history, living conditions, alcohol use and discussion of a treatment plan. Piloting by NICE has suggested that this may take 20 minutes to perform.
It is not clear how the coding of this area will occur. One option – to require 16 separate codes – could be complicated for practices to enter. A single code for the whole assessment would not be terribly specific. It is possible there may be a compromise with three or four codes being required but there has been no decision announced by NICE and it may well be left to negotiations.
Only one assessment is required but there should be a review between 10 and 35 days after the diagnosis. While this is a shorter window of time than the current indicators, it should be consistent with the standard reviews of most practices. This review is likely to be simpler than the current assessment through the patient health questionnaire (PHQ) 9.
This is a relatively modest set of changes although practices will need to be ready for them at the start of the QOF year to avoid having to catch up later in the year. While most of these are evolutionary the new indicators for depression and erectile dysfunction will be a significant change in the way that practices work. Training in the new depression assessments would be a good entry to clinicians' personal development plans over the next few months.
NICE does not specify thresholds or the point values to be set for these indicators. There are proposed points and threshold values in the government consultation for England and these are likely to be adopted across the UK. In the end it will be for practices to balance the cost of these measures against the clinical and financial benefits.