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Vol 4 February 2021 issue 2
5 Hey Pete!
11 CE MAGAZINE LINKS TABLET
12 Biz Cards board!! Hey its free
13 Valentine for two, a romantic
evening!
14 10 tips to enhance your
relationship on Valentine’s Day
without spending a dime
17 Microsoft to replace legacy Edge
in April with Chromium-based
version
20 How to Change the Google Assistant’s
Voice
26 The Legend of St. Valentine
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This Sunday the 14 th is Valentine’s Day and CE Magazine has dedicated February issue
(most of it) to such a romantic day. From Rodrigo Esperanza, our romantic staff writer,
to other writers who give some very romantic evening advise. One good article we
found touches that romantic evening without spending any money on page 14 ―10 tips
to enhance your relationship on Valentine’s Day without spending a dime‖ On page 11
is CE MAGAZINE LINKS TABLET By Nomar Shaw and it has a treasure trove of
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A Valentine painting from lil Picasso!
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Valentine’s Day Handprint Art for Early Learners
February 4, 2019
Here’s a super simple, but super fun!, early learning activity for your toddlers and
preschoolers. I’ve been making these with my son since birth and it’s been a fun
progression watching him take on more of the project himself each time.
First, you’ll need a finger painted background to use for the cut out hearts. For easy
cleanup, I use washable acrylic paint sealed in a ziploc bag. Carter likes to help me
dot the paint on the card stock and then I seal it in a bag.
After that, I let him get
busy squishing the paint
around.
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Sometimes things get
pretty creative.
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As soon as he’s finished, I open the Ziploc bag and tear it down both sides to gently
separate the card stock from the bag. You’ll want to do this before the paint is dry
so that the card stock doesn’t stick to the bag and tear.
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This part alone is pretty enough to hang on the refrigerator, but we cut them into
hearts to complete our Valentine’s Day art.
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Then we made handprint stamps using washable ink pads. You can also do this part
with paint, but I prefer the look of stamps because they keep more of the fine
details. Ink is also less messy.
Finally, attach the cutout hearts with a glue dots so it looks like the hands are
holding the heart. These make such a great keepsake and gift for parents,
grandparents, or other caregivers!
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If you need to grab a printable that’s ready to go, I’ve uploaded this one to my shop.
Print it as many times as you need.
Looking for other handprint and footprint craft ideas? Visit our family blog for
many more.
by Christi Fultz
About Christi Fultz
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wife • mom • teacher • writer • tech obsessed • sometime crafter
• beach lover | Empowering entrepreneurs through branding &
website design
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CE MAGAZINE LINKS TABLET
By Nomar Shaw
https://projectnursery.com/2014/11/veterans-day-cards-for-kids/
https://www.pinterest.ie/nicolac259/valentines-art/
https://leftbraincraftbrain.com/25-valentine-process-art-projects/
https://www.artbarblog.com/valentines-made-by-hand-24-ideas/
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/17-gift-ideas-for-your-high-techvalentine
Valentine day for vets - for kid’s projects-
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, !
By: Rodrigo Esperanza
On this Valentines plan a very romantic evening with your wife, if you
can cook fantastic or have it delivered. This gives you time for set up
on the porch, back yard or if snowing set your table by a window or
glass sliding door. Play soft background music like this song:
Romantic Love Piano Music for Dinner for Two
Set your computer (laptop) for that
nice romantic music, now click on the
link above and a commercial will come
on. Hit play and let the commercial
play to when you see this ―Skip Ad‖
click and then the beautiful music will
play.
Don’t forget the roses!
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February 5, 2020
10 tips to enhance your relationship on
Valentine’s Day without spending a dime
No need to empty your wallet on Valentine’s Day. Virginia Tech’s expert Mariana
Falconier says that couples are often pressured with temptations to spend money,
but offers tips to bring a little levity to relationships, help strengthen connections,
and save money in the process.
1. Tell jokes. When was the last time you had a belly laugh with your partner?
Surprise your partner. Pretend like you’re going to tell a story about your day and
then it has a punch line that they aren’t expecting.
2. Gaze into each other’s eyes. This is a very intimate act. We get so busy
solving daily problems with work, family, etc., that we often forget to connect at a
deeper level.
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3. Tell your partner something you are grateful for. Once a day, let your
partner know what you are grateful for. It doesn’t have to be about your
relationship, but in general. What is it that you appreciate about your daily life? Let
your partner know you are satisfied and happy with the life you are living.
4. Play a board or card game. When you play a game with your partner, you get
to know how your partner thinks a little bit better. There’s so many fun varieties out
there! Do a quick Google search or pull out that old deck of cards in your cabinet.
5. Hold hands. Particularly if you’ve been together for a while, sometimes
couples don’t hold hands with as much frequency as they used to. Be intentional
about this.
6. Share grace. Does your partner bite the spoon when eating cereal? Leave a
mess on the bathroom mirror after brushing teeth? Rarely put away clean clothes?
Take a deep breath, noticing the inhale, appreciating the exhale, and give thanks for
the life you share, including the quirks that drive you nuts.
7. Take a walk together. Being outside is a wonderful way to connect; bundle
up and go find some stars; or enjoy the sun and gaze at a tree or birds. No matter
where you are, you can find the sky to look up at.
8. Look at old pictures. When was the last time you looked at old pictures
together? Take a few moments and sit together, taking a stroll down memory lane.
9. Remind the other what attracted you to them. And while you are there,
pause and think about some of the things that helped create the spark for you and
your partner. What were some of the reasons your head was turned? What made
you think about them while you were apart?
10. Set a goal together for the future. We are more likely to reach our goals when
we make them concrete, say them out loud to ourselves and others, and have others
to help keep us on track towards our progress. Having saved money following these
tips, think about ways that you can use your savings for common future, financial
goals as a couple!
Written by Jennifer Landis-Santos, Community Partners Coordinator, TOGETHER
Program
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About the TOGETHER Program
Together is a free program for couples based in the greater, Washington, D.C.,
metro region offered by Virginia Tech and the University of Maryland, College
Park. It integrates relationship education and financial education. Couples are
taught tools to:
· Manage stress individually and together as a couple,
· Communicate constructively and problem solve together, and
· Better manage their finances
The program offers workshops for couples to learn tools and techniques to improve
their relationship. Case managers help couples connect to other supportive services
that they may include health, educational, housing, or employment services. For
more information, visit: http://togetherprogram.org.
Interview
To secure an interview with Falconier, contact Shannon Andrea in the media
relations office at sandrea@vt.edu or 703-399-9494.
Contact:
Shannon Andrea
703-399-9494
For more info click these links:
https://vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2020/02/together_advisory.html
https://www.vtnews.vt.edu/
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Home > Productivity Software > Browsers
News Analysis
Microsoft to replace legacy Edge in April with
Chromium-based version
By Gregg Keizer
Senior Reporter, Computerworld | Feb 8, 2021 1:46 pm PST
Microsoft has told customers that the April cumulative update for Windows 10 —
the one slated to arrive on April 13, that month's "Patch Tuesday" — will remove
the original, and now outdated, Edge browser and replace it with the newer
Chromium-based Edge that debuted a year ago.
Users who accept April's update, which will include, as does every Patch Tuesday
update, the month's fixes for security flaws, will then also receive Chromium Edge
and lose the legacy Edge. The older browser launched in mid-2015 as the default
browser for Windows 10.
Skipping the April update will do no good, as every cumulative update issued after
April 13 will also include the old-Edge-gone new-Edge-here process.
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The April update will end the transition from the legacy Edge to the Chromiumbased
browser, which was first released in its "Stable" channel on Jan. 15, 2020.
In August 2020, Microsoft spelled out much of how it would end legacy Edge's life,
including the March 9, 2021, date of the final security update release. The
Redmond, Wash. developer did not, however, set a removal date for the older,
homegrown version of Edge.
Devices powered by Windows 10 20H2 — the upgrade that released in October
2020 — already run the Chromium Edge, so the browser will not be reinstalled.
Instead, the April cumulative update will only scrub the system of the legacy Edge.
PCs with other versions of Windows 10 whose users had manually installed
Chromium Edge will be treated the same.
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How to Change the Google Assistant’s Voice
Joe Fedewa @tallshmo
Feb 8, 2021, 11:23 am EST | 1 min read
Google Assistant has a voice that has become somewhat iconic over the
years. People hear it and associate it with Google. However, you don’t
have to use this voice. There are several others to choose from.
Since its launch in 2016, Google Assistant has had two default voices. The
one most people recognize is from a voice actor named Antonia Flynn. At
the time of writing, there are 11 voices in total available to you. We’ll
show you how to change it.
To begin, open the Google Assistant app. On Android phones and tablets,
this can be done by saying ―Okay, Google,‖ or by swiping in from the
bottom-left or -right corner.
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With an iPhone or iPad, you can tap the Google Assistant app from your
home screen or App Library.
Next, sign in to your Google account (if you haven’t done so already),
then tap your profile icon to open the Assistant’s Settings menu.
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You’ll now see a long list of things you can do with Google Assistant. The
one we’re looking for is ―Assistant Voice.‖
The default voice is named ―Red.‖ There are several other voices to
choose from, each named by color. Simply tap one of the colored bubbles
to hear an audio sample.
At the time of writing, you can also have actor Issa Rae as the Assistant
voice. This is called a ―Cameo Voice‖ and isn’t available everywhere.
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Underneath the voice bubbles, you’ll see which devices will use your
selected voice.
If you’re using the Android app, there is also a section at the very bottom
called ―Speech Output.‖ Select ―Phone‖ to choose how conversational the
responses will be on this device.
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Select from ―Full,‖ ―Brief,‖ or ―None.‖ The ―None‖ option will only
respond audibly if you’re using hands-free methods.
That’s all there is to it. Once you select a voice, it will be used from that
point forward. If multiple people interact with a Google Assistant-enabled
device in your home, such as a Nest or Home smart speaker or smart
display, it will use each person’s preferred voice selection using ―Voice
Match.‖
For more information on this article click: HERE
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From The staff of CE Magazine
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The Legend of St. Valentine
Saint Valentine, who according to some sources is actually two distinct historical characters
who were said to have healed a child while imprisoned and executed by decapitation.
Fototeca Gilardi/Getty Images
The history of Valentine’s Day—and the story of its patron saint—is
shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated
as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today,
contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. But who
was Saint Valentine, and how did he become associated with this ancient
rite?
READ MORE: Who Was the Real St. Valentine?
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The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named
Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends
that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome.
When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers
than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men.
Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and
continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When
Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to
death. Still others insist that it was Saint Valentine of Terni, a bishop, who
was the true namesake of the holiday. He, too, was beheaded by Claudius
II outside Rome.
Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting
to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons, where they were often
beaten and tortured. According to one legend, an imprisoned Valentine
actually sent the first ―valentine‖ greeting himself after he fell in love with
a young girl—possibly his jailor’s daughter—who visited him during his
confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter
signed ―From your Valentine,‖ an expression that is still in use today.
Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories all
emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and—most importantly—
romantic figure. By the Middle Ages, perhaps thanks to this reputation,
Valentine would become one of the most popular saints in England and
France.
Origins of Valentine’s Day: A Pagan Festival in February
February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death or
burial—which probably occurred around A.D. 270—others claim that the
Christian church may have decided to place St. Valentine’s feast day in
the middle of February in an effort to ―Christianize‖ the pagan celebration
of Lupercalia. Celebrated at the ides of February, or February 15,
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Lupercalia was a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of
agriculture, as well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.
READ MORE: 6 Surprising Facts About St. Valentine
To begin the festival, members of the Luperci, an order of Roman priests,
would gather at a sacred cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the
founders of Rome, were believed to have been cared for by a she-wolf or
lupa. The priests would sacrifice a goat, for fertility, and a dog, for
purification. They would then strip the goat’s hide into strips, dip them
into the sacrificial blood and take to the streets, gently slapping both
women and crop fields with the goat hide. Far from being fearful, Roman
women welcomed the touch of the hides because it was believed to make
them more fertile in the coming year. Later in the day, according to
legend, all the young women in the city would place their names in a big
urn. The city’s bachelors would each choose a name and become paired
for the year with his chosen woman. These matches often ended in
marriage.
Valentine’s Day: A Day of Romance
A Victorian valentine depicting cupids. K.J. Historical/Corbis/Getty Images
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Lupercalia survived the initial rise of Christianity but was outlawed—as it
was deemed ―un-Christian‖—at the end of the 5th century, when Pope
Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine’s Day. It was not until much
later, however, that the day became definitively associated with love.
During the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and
England that February 14 was the beginning of birds’ mating season,
which added to the idea that the middle of Valentine’s Day should be a
day for romance. The English poet Geoffrey Chaucer was the first to
record St. Valentine’s Day as a day of romantic celebration in his 1375
poem ―Parliament of Foules,‖ writing, ――For this was sent on Seynt
Valentyne’s day / Whan every foul cometh ther to choose his mate.‖
Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages, though
written Valentine’s didn’t begin to appear until after 1400. The oldest
known valentine still in existence today was a poem written in 1415 by
Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was imprisoned in the
Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. (The
greeting is now part of the manuscript collection of the British Library in
London, England.) Several years later, it is believed that King Henry V
hired a writer named John Lydgate to compose a valentine note to
Catherine of Valois.
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