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Wednesday, February 12 • Abraham Lincoln born (1809) • "Rhapsody in Blue," by George Gershwin, per- formed for first time (1924) thursday, February 13 • Galileo in Rome for inquisition (1633) • Patrick Henry named colonel of First Virginia bat- talion (1776) Friday, February 14 • St. Valentine beheaded (278) • St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1929) saturday, February 15 • The Maine explodes (1898) • First Teddy bear goes on sale (1903) sunday, February 16 • Archaeologist opens tomb of King Tut (1923) • Silver dollars made legal (1878) Monday, February 17 • "Madame Butterfly" premieres (1904) • Thomas Jefferson is elected (1801) tuesday, February 18 • Twain publishes "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (1885) • Dale Earnhardt killed in crash (2001) Source: Hi story.com REcipE fOR TwO: Beef filets with portoBello sauce By Monica Sinclair Valentine's Day is less than a week away and almost everyone is planning a way to celebrate with their significant other. While going out and having a nice, fancy dinner is what a lot of people love to do, it is not always feasible. So, this week I am putting in a recipe for two that will make you feel like you are eating in a fancy steakhouse. Add in some candles and fancy plates filled with garlic mashed po- tatoes, steamed vegetables and a dessert, and you will have a full, delicious dinner. Happy Valentine's Day and Enjoy! Source: tasteof home.com liKe our FACebooK PAge Care to comment? Visit us on Facebook: www.face- book.com/mealsinminutes, mail to Monica's Meals in Minutes, PO Box 68, Petersburg, IN 47567 or email to monicasmealsinminutes@pressdispatch.net. iNgredieNts you'll Need: CooKiNg direCtioNs: 2 beef tenderloin steaks (4 ounces each) 1/2 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup reduced- sodium beef broth 1 teaspoon each steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce and ketchup 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 4 ounces fresh baby portobello mushrooms, sliced 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon minced chives, optional 1. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown steaks on both sides over medium-high heat. Remove and keep warm. 2. Reduce heat to medium. Add wine or broth to pan, stirring to loosen browned bits; cook for 2-3 min- utes or until liquid is reduced by half. Combine flour and broth until smooth; whisk into the pan juices. Add steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and mustard. Bring to a boil. 3. Return steaks to the skillet; add mushrooms. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat ther- mometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well- done, 170°). Sprinkle with pepper, salt and chives if desired. Yield: 2 servings. Meals in Monica's Minutes this week in historY holidaYs this week February 12—Abraham Lincoln's Birthday February 13—Get a Different Name Day February 14—Valentine's Day February 15—National Gum Drop Day February 16—Do a Grouch a Favor Day February 17—President's Day February 18—National Battery Day Source: HolidayInsights.com Corner of 7th and Walnut, Petersburg Monday-Friday 9 to 5; Saturday 9 to Noon Phone: 812-354-8793 PLUSH and ROSE... $ 19 99 Just GIANT SINGING BALLOONS! Floral – Gifts – Decor The Ole Flower Shoppe SHE DESERVES THE BEST! Cary Supalo, a Purdue University alumnus and blind chemist, founded In- dependence Science Inc. to strengthen hands-on ex- periments in STEM curri- cula for students who are blind or visually impaired. Independence Science will receive the American Foun- dation for the Blind's Ac- cess Award at the organiza- tion's 2014 Leadership Con- ference. A Purdue Research Park-based company that strengthens hands-on ex- periments in STEM (sci- ence, technology, engineer- ing and mathematics) cours- es for students who are blind or visually impaired will be recognized by the American Foundation for the Blind. Independence Science Inc., founded by Purdue Uni- versity alumnus Cary Supa- lo, will receive the American Foundation for the Blind's Access Award at the orga- nization's 2014 Leadership Conference, Feb. 27-March 1 in New York. Previous win- ners of the American Foun- dation for the Blind's Access Award include Apple, CBS, Google, IBM, McDonald's and Panasonic. Supalo, assistant profes- sor of chemical education at Illinois State University, said being recognized with the Access Award is a prom- inent honor. "The American Founda- tion for the Blind is one of the oldest and most presti- gious organizations serv- ing persons who are blind in the United States," he said. "They have been involved with the blind community for over a century." Independence Science develops products and ser- vices to improve access to STEM curricula, and adapts mainstream technologies to create a more inclusive envi- ronment. Independence Science's offerings include: • Talking LabQuest, an adapted mainstream data collection device that an- nounces scientific data in re- al-time audio while record- ing and reporting on an ex- periment. • Logger Pro App, which uses Window-Eyes to access the data analysis software and offers audible or tactile representations of graphs and data tables. • Adaptation Support Pro- gram, a subscription service that helps educators provide a more accessible laborato- ry environment. Subscrib- ers receive detailed assis- tance with Individual Edu- cation Plans, environmental recommendations and tech- niques to modify laboratory equipment. Supalo, who received the National Federation of the Blind's Dr. Jacob Bolo- tin Award in 2011, said he hopes to create opportuni- ties by making science more accessible to the blind. "I have been given an op- portunity to teach chemistry as a result of hard work not only by me, but many others who helped me get where I am today. This includes those who worked with me in laboratory classes and mentored me in undergrad- uate and graduate studies," he said. "Their support has inspired me to achieve what I have, and it motivates me to give others who are blind the same opportunities." About Independence Sci- ence Inc. Researchers at Indepen- dence Science are making their expertise available to help school districts, colleg- es, universities and state re- habilitation agencies across the country meet Americans with Disabilities Act require- ments in the science curric- ulum. The Sci-Voice Lab So- lution includes adapted tech- nologies and methodologies to help make science cours- es more accessible for stu- dents who are blind or have low vision. American Foundation for the Blind to recognize Independence Science with Access Award Cary supalo yeah, it's that fast! net edition Z M www.PressDispatch.net/Subscribe The Press-Dispatch. No matter where you live. 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If the weather outside is fright- ful, curl up on the couch and watch a biopic or doc- umentary about your favor- ite president. You can learn a lot from the comfort of home. This President's Day, make your three-day week- end meaningful with some president-focused, educa- tional fun. Presidents' Day is more than just a day off A-10 Wednesday, February 12, 2014 The Press-Dispatch