Scott Hampton

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The Unemployment Office

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 9:30 am
Op/Ed It’s been a few days since I’ve posted, but there is a good reason. I spent some time in the unemployment office looking for resources and skill enhancement, and that has taken a bit too mu...
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The Tragedy of the Economy and the Workforce

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 11:41 am
Op/Ed Like many New Yorkers, and Americans in general, times are difficult for me, financially. I joined the ranks of the unemployed last year and have since developed an immediate lifestyle change. ...
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The Kitchen: Vegan Pizza

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 2:11 am
Suitable for: Lunch, dinner, or snack Complexity: Moderate Time Investment: About half an hour Vegan Pizza My children really found the homemade roasted vegetable pizza to be a hit, so they insist on...
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Looks Like a Busy Day Ahead

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 9:12 am
Active morning to everyone! I hope you had a very good and restful weekend. Mine was busy, and it continues on... I have a nice blog post that I’m working on for you that includes another video...
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New Short Film: Lugubrious

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 10:20 am
When I’m active, I’m active. Last week was one of the weeks where I got a lot accomplished, and this time it included filming a short film. I needed a little bit of time to edit the film and...
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Father Knows Best: Monsters on Helloween

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 8:10 am
Op/Ed Being a native New Yorker, I’ve seen it all: revelry, street fights, drug deals gone wrong, corruption, two skyscrapers collapse, wanton promiscuity, death...it’s routine living here in the...
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The Kitchen: PERIPHERY

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 5:38 pm
I’m very proud to introduce to you The Kitchen Series | PERIPHERY. This is a selection of some of my favorite kitchen and food themed photography. Rather than styled, absolute food photos, The...
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Father Knows Best: Halloween

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 3:56 pm
Devotional What are you doing for Halloween this year? Taking the children trick-or-treating? Dressing up in costumes? Bobbing for apples? Whatever Halloween custom you choose to practice, give ...
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The Kitchen: Orange Pineapple Juice

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 12:03 pm
Suitable for: Power breakfast and/or refreshments Complexity: Moderate Time Investment: About half an hour We have been using our juicer a lot to make wholesome, fresh juices whenever possible. My so...
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This Feeling? Priceless!

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 1:03 pm
Being a SAHD (stay-at-home-dad) is not an easy situation to find yourself in. Whether it’s by choice or circumstance, it is a challenging task that many persons don’t respect—or unde...
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A Little Gift for Me

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 10:38 am
I came home from an active day and found quite a surprise waiting on my desk for me: socks! Not just any socks, but a nice pair of Banana Republic socks. I guess my wife has been busy reading my mind....
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The Kitchen: A Mouse in Junior's Cheescake?

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 5:44 am
The web is burning up with news of a mouse found in a Junior’s cheesecake display last week. The photos (courtesy brooklynian.com) of a mouse in the display peering from between two cakes and betwee...
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The Kitchen: Green Globe Grapes

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 9:50 pm
I love fruit, and I think I just found something else in the fruit family to love: green globe grapes. Have you ever had them? These grapes are amazing! My daughter fell in love with green table grape...
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The Kitchen: Mediterranean Pasta

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 10:18 pm
Suitable for: Lunch or dinner Complexity: Moderate Time Investment: About half an hour (Click the photo below for a high resolution photo.) I made a spaghetti variation that...
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The Kitchen: Whole Foods

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 1:28 pm
I don’t really eat food outside, save a handful of choice establishments that have assured me that they are vegan friendly. I find it too risky, especially here in the Big Apple. Since eating outsid...
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The Kitchen: Homemade Roasted Vegetable Pizza

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 9:09 am
Suitable for: Lunch, dinner, or snack Complexity: Moderate Time Investment: About half an hour (Click the photo below for a high resolution photo.) I am thoroughly pleased to tell you...
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The Active Night

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 8:26 pm
Today was one of those days that was full of activity, but the night was full of drama. Not human drama, but circumstantial drama. I started off well by editng photos from a photoshoot that I did ye...
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"Gone Shopping"

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 8:44 am
One of the hallmarks of an active daddy is that he is instrumental in passing on skills to his children. As a photographer and filmmaker, I pass that on to my son Scotty (although my daughter is too s...
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The Kitchen: Italian "Sausages" and Sweet Peppers

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 12, 2009, 9:15 pm
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The Kitchen: Fresh Strawberries

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 11, 2009, 1:32 pm
Sunday is not a regularly scheduled day for “The Kitchen”, but I found a treasure so good that I had to blog about it. What was it? Fresh strawberries! I grabbed a five pound container of...
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Father Knows Best: Take Care of Your Brother

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 10:35 pm
Devotional I’ve had an amazingly brutal week this week. At least two ER visits, many missed opportunities, conducting prayer meeting, sitting in court...it has not been a week to remember. Neverthel...
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The Kitchen: Getting Ready for the Week

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 4, 2009, 8:28 am
Sunday morning, bright and early, headed to the store! It’s the best time to get groceries: everyone else is asleep, the freshest goods are availble, and I’m guaranteed a parking spot! Th...
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Father Knows Best: Get Your Checkup

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 2, 2009, 8:40 am
Devotional I went to the doctor today for my checkup and got a new understanding of making sure you’re “alright”. You might think you’re “alright”, but the truth may be totally different. ...
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She's Better Than Me

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 10:10 am
I was taking a stroll downtown today and found myself taking the back streets. There was a glass and plastic recycling facility there and it reeked of sour beer and stale urine. The stench would make ...
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The Kitchen: Vegan Burritos

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 11:16 pm
Suitable for: Breakfast, lunch, or dinner Complexity: Moderate Time Investment: About an hour I developed a taste for Mexican food when my good friend Andrea introduced me to it, and I’ve been tink...
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The Kitchen: How to Get Your Child to Eat Vegetables

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 4:40 pm
Want to get your children to eat their vegetables? Try this tip: Take them with you to a greenmarket or farmer’s marketHave the children choose the produceHave the children help prepare the food&nbs...
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The Kitchen: Union Square Greenmarket

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 3:07 pm
Today’s episode of The Kitchen takes a different spin today. I’m not cooking, I’m blogging about the things that I purchased that I will cook. I don’t know what I will prepare yet, but I will ...
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Kanye West Interrupts Taylor Swift VMA Acceptance Speech To Defend Beyonce

Scott Hampton Sep 21, 2009, 3:23 pm
Truly, his behavior was unacceptable. I hope he grows up soon.
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Father Knows Best: Patrick Swayze is Dead

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 1:48 pm
It hasn’t been a good year for the entertainment industry: many of the celebrated have died. Gone, sometimes much earlier than we expected. Recently, we found out that Patrick Swayze succumbed...
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The Kitchen: Vegetable Fried Rice

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 7:39 pm
Suitable for: Lunch or dinner Complexity: Simple Time Investment: About 5 minutes* Who doesn’t like Chinese food? There probably isn’t anyone alive who doesn’t relish fond memori...
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The Tragedy of The Jester and The Comic, part 2

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 9:16 am
...continued from part one. Jack BlackSince art is relative, Jack Black, comedian, has the same privilege that Mr. West is afforded. He, too, has every right to believe that he is making art during hi...
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The Tragedy of The Jester and The Comic, part 1

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 8:05 am
I’m no fan of popular entertainment like MTV’s Video Music Awards because of all of the drama, excess, and idol worship. I avoid those programs so that I don’t pollute my mind and get influenced...
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Beware, The Night

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Sep 12, 2009, 10:45 pm
I was walking to the hospital tonight to make an emergency visit to see someone. It was dark, late, and wet from a day of rain, so I was moving fast. A woman popped out from behind the bus shelter, ...
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Summer Wrapup

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 1:56 pm
Summer is officially over! Despite what the calendar says, despite what the thermometer reads, despite what the ice cream trucks want you to believe, summer is officially over. Why? Because school is ...
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Product Review: Omega 1000 Juicer

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Aug 24, 2009, 11:00 am
Synopsis:The Omega 1000 Juiceris an easy-to-use, economical countertop juicer. Create healthy beverages for yourself and the family quickly with minimum fuss. The JuicerI had an Omega 1000 Juicerfor m...
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The Kitchen: Power Breakfast

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Aug 24, 2009, 6:38 am
Suitable for: Lunch or dinner Complexity: Involved Time Investment: About half an hour In recent weeks I have found myself more and more occupied with other pursuits. So much that they impinged on m...
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Father Knows Best: Come Aside and Rest Awhile

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Aug 14, 2009, 5:06 pm
Wow, the week is finally over, and I am spent. It has been a non-stop, action packed week that I am actually proud of. Why? Because I accomplished a lot. It wasn’t “busy body” work, ...
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It's Been A Little While...

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Aug 12, 2009, 3:06 pm
Dear readers,I have been a bit under the radar recently. Things have been very busy for me. There are a few modifications to the blog that I have been doing, as well as setting some things up for the ...
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The Kitchen: African Stew

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Aug 5, 2009, 6:41 am
Suitable for: Lunch or dinner Complexity: Moderate Time Investment: About an hour First off, let me apologize for this dish: the name is a misnomer. With Africa being a continent, I have not specifie...
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The Active Daddy on Twitter

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Aug 4, 2009, 5:03 pm
I resisted the urge for a good long time, but I have finally decided to join Twitter. My day is busy, and I don’t want to spend a lot of time updating a lot of blogs and websites. Since Twitter is m...
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The Kitchen: Maoz Vegetarian

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Aug 3, 2009, 2:21 pm
The Kitchen is taking a slightly different turn today, as I’m not using my kitchen, but the kitchen of Maoz Vegetarian. Instead of cooking at home, we went out to eat. Active Daddies need a break fr...
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Father Knows Best: "You're Gay"

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Jul 31, 2009, 10:34 am
Devotional There will always be some interference thrown your way in an attempt to make you uncomfortable and lose your cool. There are so many things that you do well and there are so many individual...
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The Kitchen: Fresh Citrus Juice

Scott Hampton posted an article on - Jul 29, 2009, 5:56 pm

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