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Pork Pilaf with Walnuts and Peas
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
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- 1 cup instant brown rice
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat walnuts in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until toasted aroma. Remove from skillet.
- Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat. Cook onions 8 to 10 minutes until browned and tender, stirring frequently. Add cooked pork to onions; cook 1 minute. Stir in cooked rice, peas, and toasted walnuts; cook 1 minute or until mixture is heated through. Salt and pepper to taste.


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Thirteen influenza-related deaths reported last week have brought the season's total to 302 in San Diego County, health officials announced Wednesday.
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This has been a particularly severe flu season in the region and across the country. At this time last year, just 68 deaths were reported.
"The increased number of reported deaths is the result of the severe flu season we are having, but is also due to better surveillance methods, which allow the county to more easily identify and classify flu fatalities," said Dr. Wilma Wooten, county public health officer. "Flu cases are still occurring throughout the region, so people should continue getting vaccinated and taking other preventive measures."
There were 602 lab-confirmed cases in the county last week, down from 722 the week before. That brings this season's total to 18,779, compared to 4,751 at this time last season, according to county data.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that everyone over the age of 6 months be vaccinated. It's not too late to get a flu shot, according to health officials.
Vaccines are available at doctors' offices and retail pharmacies. Those without insurance can go to a county public health center to get vaccinated. For a list of locations, visit www.sdiz.org or call 211.
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I applied for my second summer at YNP and my friends from last summer and I are getting anxious. Just wondering if anyone who has applied with Xanterra for summer 2013 has heard anything about employment yet. Thanks!
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no not yet where did you work last summer i work at mammoth i'm hoping to go to old faithfull next summer
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same here kitchen crew did the same at mammonth last year
idk yet may try pantry this time around i may do dishpit again just to get them to know me
I just received a job offer and employment paperwork yesterday, Monday, January 21, 2013. It was sent out on Tuesday, January 15, 2013.... You shoudl be hearing from then soon ok? I didn't even do an interview with anyone. I was suprised when I received the paperwork today. Have a great day!
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HA NOI (VNS) — Credit institutions should cut lending rates further by at least 1 to 2 per cent to meet the banking sector's growth rate of 12 to 13 per cent this year.
State Bank Governor Nguyen Van Binh said this, adding that credit institutions should make the cut right in the first quarter as it was reported that credit growth was negative 1.66 per cent as of February 20, while production was stagnant and capital mobilisation was steady.
According to the central bank's latest data, the average lending interest rates in Vietnamese dong for the past six months remained unchanged.
It said between mid-July 2013 and the end of February this year, at State-owned commercial banks, the average lending rates to priority sectors including agriculture, rural areas, supporting industries and exports ranged from 7 to 9 per cent yearly in the short term loans and 11 to 12 per cent yearly for medium- and long-term loans. The rates applied by normal commercial loans ranged from 9 to10.5 per cent for short-term loans and 11.5 to 12.8 per cent for medium- and long-term loans.
At commercial joint stock banks, the common lending rates to priority sectors were between 8 and 9 per cent yearly in the short term loans and 11 to 12 per cent annually for medium- and long-term loans. The interest rates at other commercial loans ranged from 9.5 to 11.5 per cent for short-term loans and 12 to 13 per cent for medium- and long-term loans.
To boost credit growth, besides the rate reduction, Binh said that credit institutions must also actively help firms to access credit.
He cited HCM City as an example. Thanks to the Capital Supply-Demand Linking Programme, credit institutions in the city lent VND13 trillion, or US$590.9 million, with the interest rates pegged between 8 and 9 per cent for short-term loans and 10 per cent for long-term loans.
The programme to establish stronger links between commercial banks and enterprises to facilitate access to preferential credit will expand this year to include small traders.
With its success, the programme is likely to be duplicated nationwide in a move to boost credit growth and help firms access credit.
Binh said that the banking industry would work with construction material firms to hold a conference to discuss measures to link the firms and banks in HCM City in a move to boost construction material consumption. — VNS
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Golden Globes: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler Promise to Go 'Grand' in Promos (Video)
After proving they can sing off-key, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler now promise to go "grand" on the big night -- whether they're best friends or actually in love with each other.
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NBC has rolled out more promos for next year's Golden Globe Awards, once again hosted by the former Saturday Night Live stars. In one of them, the hilarious duo is shown practicing dance moves for the ceremony's opening number, and posing atop a grand piano in another, in order to match the elevated glamour of the evening.
A third promo puts Fey and Poehler side by side to explain why they were the perfect choice to host "the biggest party of the year," but they run into a bit of trouble when defining their relationship.
Next year's ceremony marks the second time the duo will host the Golden Globes, after they inked a two-year deal earlier this year to lead the awards show.
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Address: The Johor Racing Circuit, Jalan Litar, Johor, Jalan Bandar, Kawasan Perindustrian Pasir Gudang, 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia
Circuit type: Permanent road course
Website: http://www.johorcircuit.com.my
Once the up-and-coming motorsport circuit in Malaysia with its eye firmly on the world stage, Johor has become the rather forgotten cousin of Sepang and the now much-missed Shah Alam circuit. After a brief ascent to the top of the pyramid, Johor slipped quickly into relative obscurity, mainly becoming used for track days and smaller races.
The circuit was built in 1986, initially catering to the growing numbers of local motorsport enthusiasts but soon gained recognition not only regionally, but also internationally. In 1990, just four years after it was built, the circuit was upgraded to the strict FIM Grand PRix homologation requirements and looked to be waiting in the wings for a place on the Grand Prix calendar. No doubt to its backers disgust, the race actually headed to Shah Alam instead in 1991, though there was at least the consolation of being included on the World Superbike Championships in 1992 and 1993. Raymond Roche, Doug Polen took the wins in the first year, with Carl Fogarty scoring a clean sweep the following year.
It wasn't until 1998 and further upgrades that Johor was finally accepted onto the FIM World Motorcycle Championships calendar - in place of the Selangor circuit. The upgrades costing RM2.5 million included a general widening of the track and other safety and security upgrades.
The event proved to be a one-off - the following year the race headed off to Sepang where it has remained ever since. Nevertheless, it provided a few memorable moments, not least during qualifying for the 125cc race when a cobra slithered onto the track, rearing up at Lucio Cecchinello as he leant into a corner during the morning session. It was then struck and killed by the knee of another Italian, Gino Borsoi. The race was a less eventful affair, with Noboru Ueda taking out the 125cc victory while Tetsuya Harada took the 250cc encounter, with fastest lap set by a young Valentino Rossi.
In the main 500cc race, Australian Mick Doohan won a closely-fought encounter from pole position for Honda. Spain's Carlos Checa came in 2.634 seconds behind Doohan, while Biaggi finished third, 4.410 seconds behind Checa. It was to be the only Grand Prix held at the venue.
And that was it - at least as far as international racing was concerned. Sepang would continue to bask in the spotlight, while Johor made do with national and regional racing. Even the closure of Shah Alam did little to improve its fortunes and a period of decline began. By 2015 facilities were more than a little faded and the whole circuit was in need of a revamp. Happily. that's exactly what it is set to receive. In September, the Sultan of Johor announced (via his Instagram account!) that the circuit was to get a fresh lick of paint, with plans including the incorporation of a driving academy as well as a museum built to "showcase the history of motor sports in Johor." This will no doubt house the collection of classic cars and motorbikes of the royal motoring enthusiast.
Unlike previous refurbishments, this time the efforts will be geared towards grass roots motorsport rather than chasing the bright lights of Formula One or other international series - quite wisely the Sultan seems to have concluded that Sepang has this market cornered and so a more sustainable local approach is needed. Hopefully, this will allow the circuit to flourish once more - with Singapore on its doorstep, it has ready access to an enthusiastic regional market.
Johor Circuit is located at Pasir Gudang in Johor province, Malaysia. The nearest international airport is Senai Airport, around 40 minutes' drive to the north of Johor Bahru. The circuit is also ideally located for access from Singapore's Changi Airport, though this will involve an hour's drive to cross the border at the Woodlands crossing.
The circuit is located a short distance from the Pasir Gudang Highway (Route 17). Take the exit at Pasir Gudang (signposted for Masai and Kong Kong) and head onto Jalan Basar and follow signs to the circuit.


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[+] In more awesome news, my little sister is officially a high school graduate. This just means my parents are finally done with secondary education for the rest of their lives (unless of course, my recurring nightmare comes to life, but let's not get into that). I'm so proud of her and wish I could have attended the actual ceremony. I'll settle for the dinner.
[+] And look, March is over and we say hello to April. I don't understand how the months can go by so freaking quickly. It's a little crazy how we literally can just blink and the month is done. And that's how my March went. In a blink. Was it awesome though? It was pretty awesome, if I must say so.
I have this curse in the office that when I start to get close to someone or start to really enjoy something I'm doing, it will somehow be taken away from me. One of my officemates got married last January and though we knew each other, we didn't get close until recently, until it was cemented that she would be leaving.
And so we're sort of making up for lost time by literally spending every free minute together. I'm surprised Barb isn't sick of me yet, but I'm just soaking her presence up until she leaves me for glorious Singapore. I swear. SG is taking away all the awesome people in my life. It's not fair.
I'm glad though that through Barb, I was able to get closer to Stephie too. Stephie and I know each other through work but don't really hang out much, but because of Barb's impending departure, we're all sort of bonding. I had dinner with them (all impromptu) and it was nice to get out for a bit. I wish I could do more spontaneous things.
It's funny cause I'm usually pretty focused at work. Yes, I procrastinate and I dilly-dally at times, but I'd like to think I'm pretty set on tasks at hand. Lately though (maybe cause I'm looking forward to Holy Week), I've had such a hard time concentrating, it's not even funny. I keep trying to focus (and read articles on Lifehacker on concentrating just to get me back in the groove. Perhaps after Holy Week?
Also, it's so hard to be walking on eggshells all the time. I'm not usually affected by other people's bad moods but it's hard to ignore when it's in your face all the time. There's only so much of it I can deflect. I know I shouldn't be this sensitive but I guess I am, I've always been.
I'm going to need to toughen up soon. I can't let small things get to me anymore or I'll go crazy, for real. I get there's more to life than our jobs but we spend so much time working, it does feel like that's all there is to life. I'm glad March was able to let me branch out more in terms of work/life balance, but perhaps I need to tip the scales a little more.
I do understand why meetings take place but I'll just reinstate my stand on these. I'm not their biggest fan. Quick pow wows, I don't mind, but long ass ones? Not so. Especially when I have to trek far for it. I know I'm totally in the wrnog business if this is the case, but I guess that's that.
It would totally help if the folks I'm meeting are incredibly handsome. Alas, this is NEVER the case. Though I've only been on the job for a year and a half or so, I think I can count on one hand (not a complete hand), the number of handsome men I've met with. It's a sad statistic but true.
And I had dinner out again with Barbara at a restaurant really near our office that has really wonderful sausage and cheese platters. I know these are supposedly taken with wine or whatever, but I just pop them in one after the other. I'm so not a gourmet eater. I just want good food.
And because this week is all about meetings, I find myself out again for most of the day, presenting and meeting with clients. I'm starting to miss my desk and my wonderful lumbar-support chair. I'll need to stay a little later to warm that chair a bit. I'm sure my chair misses me too.
Unfortunately, I didn't get to warm my chair too long as I had to run to my little sister's graduation dinner. I already missed the ceremony so I had to make sure I made it to something and I'm refusing to let work get in the way of important milestones in my younger siblings lives. Being the only one left of the first three kids, I feel this need to represent at big things like this.
I'm glad to say the dinner went well except for that little hitch where the graduate actually suffered from a terrible tummy ache that had us leaving dinner early, but it's all good. She stressed herself out so much, I guess it all had to come out some way. No, not that way.
And because I'm the dutiful sister, I totally volunteered to drive my little sister to her ball. Except thanks to last night's dinner fiasco, it's totally up in the air if she'll even be in attendance. But I've already driven all the way back home and it's really traffic and I know she looks really cute in her dress and all, so I'm glad she feels a little better, enough to go.
And true enough, she's well enough! After my cousin fixes her up (and she gets her hair cut! It's not fair how cute she looks with the pixie cut), I take my cousin back home (which is literally right across my office) and head to another farewell dinner of another officemate whom I'd grown close to.
Diwa is one of our videographers and she's my batchmate in college (though we went to different universities). She's just the sweetest thing ever so it makes me sad to have to see her go as well. I'm glad I was able to see her on her last day. I swear, my friends are dropping like flies in the office. It's getting me down.
I don't know how I'm going to write three entire paragraphs about my Saturday when really, all I did was sleep. After getting home, totally exhausted from picking my little sister up from her ball, we had some chicken nuggets from Mcdonalds and I collapse onto my bed.
I wake up for lunch, I think, but then I head back to sleep again. And then I wake up for a really late dinner but end up sleeping, so really, my riveting day was just made up of me sleeping. And though I wish I had been more productive, I'm also just really happy to have been able to rest. This week was pretty crazy on my body and I don't think I've recovered.
I wish I could just sleep for entire weekends and still have time to do things I enjoy like reading and watching TV (It's disgusting and shameful how far behind I am on TV shows). Alas, there aren't enough days in the week. Longer weekends, please? I wouldn't mind.
And because for a month or so, I had to sub for one of male brands, I actually had to attend a car show for work. Now, I drive a manual (though not lately) and I do like driving but I'm not a hardcore car fan at all. I can tell car brands (ish) apart so handling the car brand was really something way out of my sphere of interest.
But of course, like much of my job, you learn to enjoy things and this car show? was pretty kick ass. Of course, it didn't hurt I was with Barb (whom I'm already beginning to miss despite her still being here) who navigated the show for me and introduced me to all her car-related friends, who surprisingly, didn't make me feel silly for not knowing a thing.
I was pretty impressed by the showcase of cars and wish I had taken my brothers or my dad to this (there were lots of girls too). Best part? I got to sit in the front seat of a BMW M1 Coupe. Don't ask me specifics, but I felt pretty bad ass.


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Candy Crowley Bias Debate Moderation – False Fact Check Attempts to Save Obama and Derail Romney
We're done with the second presidential debate, but it was apparent 45 minutes in that between the questions Crowley chose and her handling of who was allowed to speak and when, that this debate was a total and complete setup to rehabilitate Barack Obama.
If these are truly undecided voters, they're apparently undecided between Obama and the Green Party. Moreover, as I write this, Obama's already enjoyed four more minutes of speaking time than Romney. In a ninety-minute debate, that's a big deal.
The lowest and most dishonest part of Crowley's disgraceful "moderation" was when she actually jumped into the debate to take Obama's side when the issue of Benghazi came up. To cover for his and his administration's lying for almost two weeks about the attack coming as the result of a spontaneous protest over a YouTube video, Obama attempted to use as cover the claim that he had called the attack a "terrorist attack" on that very first day during his Rose Garden statement.
Romney correctly disputed that.
Crowley, quite incorrectly, took Obama's side and the crowd exploded.
Here's what Obama said that day:
No acts of terror will ever shake the resolve of this great nation, alter that character or eclipse the light of the values that we stand for.
Context matters and the context here is that Obama connected this "act of terror" to … a mob action over a YouTube video — not a deliberate terrorist attack. Obama was using the term generically and it would be almost two weeks before he used it again.
Let's not forget that Susan Rice said declaratively on the five Sunday shows four days later that it was NOT an act of terror.
And during those two weeks the Obama administration lied like a rug. For Crowley to step in and attempt to correct Romney on a statement that is at best arguable, was completely out of line. The debate over this debate has only begun.


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Private William Kennedywas born on 13th November 1892 in Wishaw, Lanark, Scotland.
He was the son of the Rev'd Samuel Guiler Kennedy and mother unknown (not in 1901 Irish Census).
In 1901 the family lived in house 5, Crescent Gardens, Windsor, Belfast.
Following his education at RBAI (Inst), Kennedy joined Northern Bank on 4th January 1910 at Head Office. Transfers followed to Shaftesbury Square (1910), Magherafelt (1911), Shaftesbury Square (1912) and Head Office – relief (1912).
In 1911 Kennedy was living in house 31, Cromwell Road, Cromac Ward, Belfast. He is recorded as a Bank Clerk.
On 9th September 1914, whilst based in Head Office, he volunteered and enlisted into the 14th Bn. Royal Irish Rifles as a Private (Rifleman) with Service Number 14/16657. His unit is also recorded as the Young Citizen Volunteers (11th Bn. R I R).
Kennedy was killed in action on 7th June 1917 and is buried in the Spanbroekmolen British Cemetery, Belgium.
In the July 1917 edition of the Inst School News it was announced that Kennedy had been awarded a Certificate for Gallantry in the field.
He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, the British Victory Medal and the British War Medal.
Administration of the Estate of Kennedy was granted at Belfast to Reverend Samuel G Kennedy. Kennedy's effects were £200.
* Thanks must go to this website for some of the photographs - Kennedy Genealogy.
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At an intersection just down from my neighborhood, there is a white canopy-style tent set up on the side of the road. The tent is the home of a fruit and vegetable stand, and, while it probably should be a temporary thing (city ordinances and all that), the fruit stand and the guy running it are always there. Pretty much every day. He usually sells Plant City strawberries, and occasionally the sign will read "beefstake tomatoes." I never buy the tomatoes, mostly because I'm perpetually annoyed that he can't spell beefsteak. I do buy the strawberries, however.
Plant City is in Hillsborough County, about 25 miles east of Tampa. Plant City is most known for strawberries, and there is a big festival each year – the Florida Strawberry Festival – honoring and celebrating that fact. And those strawberries are good. Really, really good.
So, since we're overrun with fresh strawberries, I decided to put some to use. And, since I try to at least consider eating healthy (whether or not it actually ends up happening), I pulled a recipe from one of my favorite food magazines – Cooking Light. It was also a great chance to try out my new tart pan.
The crust is a graham cracker crust, and I followed the recipe instructions exactly. However, when I poured it into the tart pan and pressed the graham cracker mixture into place, there were some bare spots in the pan. It was easy to fix. I made another batch of the crust and just used what I needed to fill in the holes.
I also used the light cream cheese called for in the recipe. You could use regular cream cheese, but honestly? I don't think you need to. It was plenty rich and creamy without the extra fat from regular cream cheese.
The strawberry puree glaze was wonderful, and the recipe actually makes about twice as much as is needed for the tart. I saved half of the glaze with the intention of using it over ice cream, or perhaps stirred in some steel cut oats.
The strawberry-almond cream tart was so delicious that it's easy to forget that it's relatively healthy. It took us a handful of days, but the four of us managed to polish it off without too much difficulty.
Strawberry-Almond Cream Tart(Adapted from Cooking Light magazine. Note: in this version I increased the amount of cream cheese from 6 to 8 ounces and I used more crust, so the nutrition information for the original recipe is not going to be accurate. )
- 36 honey graham crackers (about 9 sheets)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 teaspoons water
- Cooking spray
Note: I doubled this and only used what was necessary to form the crust without any bare spots.
- 8 oz light cream cheese, softened (or feel free to use regular if that's your preference)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 6 cups fresh strawberries, divided
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- To prepare crust, process crackers in a food processor until crumbly. Add the sugar, butter, and water; pulse until just moist. Place mixture in a 9-inch round removable-bottom tart pan coated with cooking spray. Press mixture into bottom and up the sides to about 3/4 inch. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until slightly browned. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- To prepare filling, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla and almond extracts in a bowl; stir until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over the bottom of the cooled tart shell.
- To prepare topping, place 2 cups strawberries in food processor; process until pureed. Combine strawberry puree, 2/3 cup sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; cook 1 minute. Remove glaze from heat and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
- Combine 4 cups strawberries and lemon juice; toss to coat. Arrange berries, bottoms up, in a circular pattern over filling. Spoon half of the glaze over the berries (reserve the remaining glaze for another use). Sprinkle the sliced almonds around the edge of the tart. Cover and chill for 3 hours.
When I was growing up, I was forced to eat a lot of things that I didn't want to eat. And my parents – I probably have to blame my dad for this one – were firm believers in the clean-your-plate philosophy. I have vivid memories of swallowing stewed tomatoes whole just to get them off my plate. Other foods that I learned to swallow without chewing? Cooked carrots, Brussels sprouts, and rutabaga. And there were probably more.
Over the years, I've overcome my dislike for tomatoes. In fact, I adore tomatoes and would eat them with each meal if possible. I have learned to love Brussels sprouts, and they're one of my new favorite vegetables. And, recently, I've learned to appreciate – and yes, even like – the rutabaga. At a recent dinner, my dad made rutabagas for a side dish, and they were delicious. Even my six year old daughter ate them, and she even wanted seconds.
When I saw a recipe for shaved rutabaga in the latest issue of Food and Wine, I just had to make it. It was delicious – tender and slightly sweet, buttery, with just a hint of black pepper. Plus, I got to play with my new mandoline. And I didn't lose a finger doing it.
I still don't like cooked carrots, in case you were wondering.
So, how about you? Are there any vegetables you have had a love-hate (or hate-love or hate-hate) relationship with?
Shaved Rutabagas with Butter and Black Pepper(Very slightly adapted from Food and Wine. The recipe calls for 8 tablespoons butter and I only used 5 tablespoons.)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Two 1-1/2 pound rutabagas – quartered, peeled, and shaved to 1/8 inch thick
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
In a very large skillet, melt the butter. Add the shaved rutabagas, season with salt and pepper, and cook over moderately high heat, tossing, until tender and browned in spots – about 10-15 minutes (be sure to taste towards the end of cooking to make sure the rutabaga is to your liking). Season with pepper, toss, and serve.
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We love to make pork tenderloin, especially during grilling season when we can just throw it on the gas grill outside on our back patio. And here in Florida, the weather is suited for outdoor grilling most of the year. Well, this winter has been cold, but I really can't complain all that much.
My brother-in-law turned us on to a really easy marinade for pork tenderloins using Dale's Seasoning. It's so simple just to marinade the pork for an hour or so before grilling, and the meat has wonderful flavor. In fact, it's usually our go-to marinade for this cut of meat.
The April 2010 issue of Food and Wine magazine arrived in our mailbox this past week, and on page 48 is a recipe for Spicy Lemon-Rosemary Pork Tenderloin. Since we like lemon, rosemary, and most anything spicy, I thought we'd give it a try. I've listed the recipe below, but it's really very simple — olive oil, fresh lemon juice, rosemary leaves, crushed red pepper, and garlic cloves. And pork tenderloins. That's it.
The recipe called for searing in a skillet, but since I'd been on my feet most of the day, I convinced my husband to fire up the gas grill and take over for me.
The verdict? The meat was very tender, with great flavor from the marinade. And it was spicy. Probably a bit too spicy for the kids, and maybe a tad too spicy for me, but my husband really enjoyed it. When he gets seconds, I know we've hit on a good recipe. He went for seconds of this.
I had been thinking of a white wine to cut through the spiciness of the marinade, perhaps a dry Reisling. Food and Wine recommended a Syrah, so I decided to go with their suggestion. The 2008 Mollydooker Two Left Feet is a mostly Shiraz (Syrah) blend. Great wine, very big and bold, and high alcohol (16%). I think a Reisling would have been a better choice for these spices, though.
Spicy Lemon-Rosemary Pork Tenderloin(Only slightly adapted from Food and Wine. I grilled the pork instead of roasting it. Serves 4 easily.)
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup rosemary leaves
- 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper (or less, depending on your tastes)
- 6 cloves of garlic, chopped
- Two 1-pound pork tenderloins
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, red pepper, garlic, and pork. Press out any air remaining in the bag, seal, and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours. Note: We let it sit for about 3 hours, which I thought was plenty.
2. Let the pork stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Heat a gas grill until fully heated, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pork from the marinade and scrape off most of the garlic and rosemary. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Put pork tenderloins on hot grill grate. Grill, turning occasionally, until thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145 degrees, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from grill, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
And if anyone is wondering, that side dish in the photos is rutabaga. A post on that is coming soon.
One of my favorite websites for recipes is Food 52, the brainchild of two New York food writers, Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs. The recipes are from home cooks across the country, and selected recipes will wind up in a published cookbook. Since I never create my own recipes, I don't contribute any recipes to the site (I'm more of a recipe follower, and I'm evolving into a recipe-modifier, learning to add my own flair). But, I am often inspired by the recipes that others post there.
Misoyaki roast chicken with shoyu onion sauce, posted by timWuNotWoo caught my eye with it's unique flavors. It generated a lot of attention, too. One of my favorite food bloggers, Jenn of Last Night's Dinner, posted about it here. So of course I had to make it.
My first hurdle was finding red miso paste. At two grocery stores in my town, including the local Fresh Market, I was handed miso soup when I asked about miso paste. With some diligence, and a trip across town when I got off work early one day, I managed to find it at the Chinese grocery. Turns out they have a lot of neat things there, including the miso paste.
Instead of a whole chicken, I used bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts. I let the chicken sit in the marinade for about six hours, and I wiped off the bulk of the marinade prior to putting the chicken in the oven. According to the recipe, the miso will burn if it's not scraped off. Turns out that's true.
The chicken was moist, with great flavor. The onion sauce was delicious over the roast chicken breast and the jasmine rice that I served it with. Umami all the way.
For the recipe, please visit Food 52 yourself. It's a great site to check out. The recipe is here.
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Sometimes beautiful things just catch my eye, and it really doesn't matter how much they cost. In fact, the less they cost, the better. My little town is fairly isolated — about two hours from any decent shopping — so when I travel, I like to shop.
During a work trip to San Francisco a year and a half ago, I went in a CB2 with some friends who were shopping for appetizer plates. I had no intention of purchasing anything, but these tumblers caught my eye. The glasses are technically double old-fashioned glasses, but they are just the right size for wine. And, of course, at about $2 per glass, it doesn't matter much if one breaks.
I usually use them for red wines. Sometimes I drink a white in it, but only if it's a white wine that can tolerate a bit of warming up since hands tend to warm up the glass.
And in this glass? A 2008 Mollydooker Two Left Feet, a shiraz blended with a bit of merlot and cabernet sauvignon.
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My life is crazy. Let me just put that out there. Since I finished medical school almost ten years ago, I have worked full time (and sometimes way more than full time). Almost 6-1/2 years ago, my daughter was born. And then three years after that, my son was born. And I still work full time, because I love what I do. My husband works a lot, too, because he loves what he does. My daughter is in kindergarten, and my son is in preschool. Both kids just started swim practice – this week, in fact – and that activity now takes up a good hour in the evening twice a week.
So, my point? It's really hard to make time to cook. Really, really hard. I have found some tools that help me survive these crazy work weeks. One of them is my husband, who shares in all the household and parenting responsibilities equally — but you can't have him. A couple of other tools that I rely on are my slow cooker – an ancient appliance that was a hand-me-down from my mother-in-law and looks like it might be straight out of the 1960s – and my electric pressure cooker, a Cuisinart.
Earlier this week, during one of those usual crazy days, I decided to utilize my pressure cooker to make a risotto. It's so simple and straightforward, and I can have a risotto prepped in no time. Thankfully, I like risotto. The pressure cooker is good for other things too, but the fact that I could make risotto in the pressure cooker was a bit of a surprise for me. Hence, this post.
As I mentioned in my last post, we have this great little fish market in my neighborhood. I stopped by on the way home from work and picked up some fresh St. Augustine shrimp. Everything else I had on hand. Turned out to be a perfect – and quick – weeknight meal, with plenty of leftovers for the next night.
For the wine for this meal (both for cooking and for drinking), I opened a 2005 Franciscan Chardonnay from Napa. This chardonnay is a lighter, crisper style than one might think of in a traditional chardonnay. It worked well with this dish, but I probably would have preferred a sauvignon blanc or a riesling given the hint of spiciness in the shrimp from the crushed red pepper.
Shrimp Risotto with Peas(Adapted from Bon Appetit; Directions are for using an electric pressure cooker. You can always use your traditional risotto recipe if you don't have a pressure cooker.)
Ingredients for Shrimp
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3/4 pound shrimp
1/2 cup dry white wine
Ingredients for Risotto
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 cup finely chopped onion or shallot
2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon kosher salt
5 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup frozen peas (more or less)
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add garlic and crushed red pepper. Add shrimp and saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp begin to turn pink. Add 1/2 cup white wine and simmer until shrimp are done, another 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon and set aside. Pour cooking liquid into bowl and reserve.
In the pressure cooker, place 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon butter and the chopped onion or shallot, and saute for 2 or 3 minutes until the onion/shallot is translucent. Add the garlic and saute for another minute. Add in the arborio rice and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is opaque (about 3-4 minutes). Add the wine and salt and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed. Add 4-1/2 cups chicken stock, stir, and set the pressure cooker to high pressure and cook for 6 minutes. When the 6 minutes is up, use the quick release to release the steam in the pressure cooker. Open the lid carefully.
To risotto, add in 1/4 cup of reserved shrimp cooking liquid and the last 1/2 cup of the chicken stock. Stir until absorbed. Add in the shrimp and peas. Serve immediately.


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This bakery restaurant is only open for breakfast and lunch. I have passed it many times after work and always thought it was out of business. I was very wrong. We decided to try it out for breakfast and it was good. There was no wait on a saturday morning. The decor is a little tired. We couldn't decide what to get so we got a few things and split them all. First is the eggs benedict with hash browns. It is also available in half size. Not very much hollandaise sauce, eggs were a little too well done, but man did the english muffin make up for all that. Homemade in their bakery, it was by far the best english muffin I have ever had. Full of taste, large size, and great toasted texture. We decided that we were going to have to start coming here and buying muffins and other bakery items to go. The bakery is open till 5. The hash browns were average. I like mine crispier so I didn't eat them. Next we got a side of corned beef hash. This again, I prefer crispier. The taste was ok and the potatoes were soft but it was not the best I have ever had. Lastly we got the challah french toast. This was good, I like mine soaked in more of the egg mixture, more soggy, but TBG loved it. All in all we decided there were better places to go for breakfast, but we will definitely be back for the bakery!
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France can make history, Spain will make history: For the first time a Men's World Championship is hosted by the Spanish Handball Federation, and from 11 to 27 January handball will be the focus of attention not only on the Iberian peninsula, but across all of Europe.
After having won the World Championship in 2009 (in Croatia) and 2011 (in Sweden), two times EHF EURO champions France can become the first men's handball team to finish a title hat trick in Spain.
On the other hand Danish Ulrik Wilbek can become the first coach to become world champion with a female and a male team, if the EHF EURO 2012 champions win the trophy in the final in Barcelona on 27 January.
Since the inaugural men's indoor world championships in 1954 only teams from Europe have become medallists.
Besides world and Olympic champions, France, and EHF EURO 2012 champions, Denmark, hosts Spain and the EHF EURO 2012 and Olympic bronze medallists, Croatia, are supposed to be the major favourites for the world championship which starts on Friday (11 January) with the opening match of hosts Spain against Algeria in Madrid's arena "Caja Magica".
Overall 14 of the 24 participants are European teams. France (defending champions) and Spain (hosts) had qualified directly, the three EHF EURO 2012 medallists, Denmark (gold), Serbia (silver) and Croatia (bronze), had booked their ticket via the EHF's flagship tournament.
The remaining nine European teams made their way to Spain through the qualification play-offs. The major surprise in those matches was Montenegro's victory against Sweden, the team that would later become London 2012 Olympic silver medallists.
In all four groups of the Preliminary Round – played in Madrid, Zaragoza, Granollers/Barcelona and Sevilla – at least three European teams have been seeded.
On paper Group D, played in Madrid, seems to be the toughest as it includes Spain as well as the Olympic semi-finalists Hungary and Croatia.
Those three medal contenders are the clear favourites to reach the last 16 compared to their opponents Algeria, Egypt and Australia.
In Group A the 2007 world champions, Germany, their successors in 2009 and 2011, France, and the surprise team from Montenegro meet the two continental champions, Argentina (Pan-America) and Tunisia (Africa), and Brazil.
Four European teams fight for the last 16 spots in Group B (Denmark, FYR Macedonia, Iceland and Russia) and Group C (Serbia, Slovenia, Poland and Belarus).
The Preliminary Round will be played on five match days per group from 11 to 19 January, followed by the Round of the last 16 in Barcelona and Zaragoza (20/21 January) and the quarter-finals in the same cities on 23 January.
From the semi-finals (25 January) onwards, all matches will be played in Barcelona (Palau Sant Jordi), including the bronze final (26 January) and the final (27 January).
The four best ranked teams from each group in the Preliminary Round qualify for the last 16.
The group winners face the fourth ranked teams, the second ranked play against the third ranked teams. And all teams from Europe can hope for reaching the knock-out stages.
The teams respectively ranked fifth and sixth compete in the President's Cup for the positions 17 to 24 in Guadalajara on 21/22 January.
Some big names like Olafur Stefansson (Iceland), Ivano Balic (Croatia), Jose Javier Hombrados (Spain), Iker Romero (Spain), Nandor Fazekas (Hungary), Guillaume Gille (France), Wissem Hmam (Tunisia) or Pascal Hens (Germany) will miss the World Championship in Spain as they have either quit their international careers, have not been nominated or are injured.
As it is the first major men's handball event in the new Olympic cycle, experts expect a tournament of transition – but nobody believes that this transition will stop the European dominance.
The 2013 world champion will qualify directly for the 2015 World Championship, hosted by Qatar.
However, the final results have no relevance for the EHF EURO 2014 in Denmark.
The Preliminary Round groups are as follows:
A in Barcelona/Granollers: France (defending champions), Germany, Montenegro, Tunisia, Argentina, Brazil
B in Sevilla: Denmark (EHF EURO 2012 champions), FYR Macedonia, Iceland, Russia, Qatar, Chile
C in Zaragoza: Serbia, Slovenia, Poland, Belarus, Korea, Saudi-Arabia
D in Madrid: Spain, Croatia, Hungary, Algeria, Egypt, Australia


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The iPhone 5 was released toward the end of last September, which means the phone has been available for around nine months now. This, of course, means Apple is preparing a new phone for people that are either on the S cycle, or like to upgrade phones in less than a year's time. Now that we're getting close to Apple's traditional phone release, iPhone rumors are kicking into full gear. This week, we have a rumor that suggests the new iPhone 5S will be offered in a lavish (or garish!) gold color, while another rumor suggests that a cheaper, iPhone Lite is on the horizon.
The above image came from a Chinese website that purports that the components seen above are for the upcoming iPhone 5S which suggests that Apple's new phone will come in a gold color. The iPhone 5 and 4S are also represented above, and will come in a silver and copper color, rounding out the spectrum of Crayola crayons you hate using because they're kind of sticky. If these colors prove accurate, then the iPhone 5S, 5, and 4S will be easily discerned by tier of color, as gold is obviously higher than silver, which is of course higher than copper.
Another supposed leak from the very same Chinese site suggests that the plastic back pictured above could be from an upcoming cheaper version of the iPhone, perhaps the iPhone Lite or iPhone Mini the internet loves to discuss. The plastic, rounded back certainly makes the phone look cheaper than the usual flat back, but it's more likely that the above picture represents some kind of case, rather than the back of an entirely new phone. You'll notice toward the bottom of the phone there aren't any of Apple's markings — notably the "iPhone" text.
Whether or not the new fancy colors or the plastic, decidedly not fancy iPhone will be releasing sometime this year currently remains to be seen, but WWDC is ready to go in just one week from now on June 10, so expect Apple to make some big announcements then.


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PARMA, Ohio – A grassroots group is lobbying City Council to repeal a long-standing ban on pit bulls in favor of breed-neutral dog regulations that place responsibility on reckless owners.
Animal Guardians for a Prosperous Parma contends that pit bulls have received an unfairly vicious reputation, when in fact they present no greater danger than other types of dogs. The group argues that an increased emphasis must be placed on owner accountability, as the majority of dog attacks are the result of mistreatment or neglect.
The city's pit bull ban was enacted in 1987. Lakewood, Garfield Heights and Warrensville Heights have similar ordinances. The state of Ohio last year removed pit bulls from its definition of "vicious dogs," but this doesn't affect municipalities' abilities to enforce local bans.
Animal Guardians formed in August, and Vice President Denise Geschwender has addressed council at its last two meetings. She said at Monday's session that pit bulls have been vilified in the media, which has affected the way they are perceived by the public, and legislators.
"Pit bulls are targeted by the media. They are reported (on in the media) 250 times more (than other types of dogs) for any type of fatal or non-fatal attacks on people," she said.
An Animal Guardians presentation distributed to council cites the American Humane Association in stating "there is little evidence that supports (breed-specific dog legislation) as an effective way of reducing dog bites and dog attacks. On the contrary, studies have shown that it is not the breeds themselves that are dangerous, but unfavorable conditions that are creating dangerous dogs."
"Targeting the actions and non-actions of owners will be more effective and sensible in realistically decreasing dog attacks," the literature reads.
Geschwender said Wednesday that it's discriminatory not to allow Parma residents to own the type of dog of their choice. She said the pit bull ban serves as a deterrent to people considering moving to the city, and hurts the business of animal-care professionals because the dogs can't be transported into the city.
"It's almost like living under a dictatorship," she said. "…A lot of people won't move to Parma because of the type of dog they have."
Ward 4 Councilman Brian Day, chair of council's Public Safety Committee, said he doesn't agree with Animal Guardians' claim that pit bulls offer no bigger threat than other dogs. He said he would not support lifting the ban.
"I'm not willing to take the risk of changing the ordinance, and then something happens to somebody," he said.
Day said this is only the second time during his 10 years on council that he has heard from a constituent opposed to the pit bull ban. Several constituents have expressed a desire to keep the dogs out of the city, he said.
Geschwender said she is disappointed council hasn't been openly accepting of her group's message. However, she said Animal Guardians will maintain its presence at council meetings, and continue to network with like-minded groups to grow support for the cause.
"Any dog with teeth can bite, take the breed out (of legislation)," she said.


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I didn't get to see Tangled on opening weekend, due to my penchant for avoiding opening weekends at all costs. However, I did get over to watch it the other evening, and I have to say, I really enjoyed it.
There's a lot I could say about Disney and Disney versions, but you can find that all over the internet, so I'll just say: My husband said this is his favorite Disney fairy tale. Now I shall return to looking at this in terms of fairy tale adaptations, because, well, that's the point, isn't it?
I liked the element of the flower (although you'd think they might have just called it Rapunzel, otherwise what's the point of her being named Rapunzel?) and having the witch straight-up kidnap the baby. The deal the father makes in the traditional story has always bothered me, and while I'm not saying we should take out everything that ever bothers us in a story, the reasoning here worked for me.
I was impressed that Rapunzel wasn't as much of a "I'm feisty! That makes me original and well rounded!" character as she appeared in the previews. I LOVED the bit where she goes back and forth feeling guilty and exhilarated about leaving the tower.
Overall, I would say this is one of Disney's better adaptations, and I am obviously okay with retellings/rewritings, or we wouldn't be here, so I can't hold their modifications against them. There is some beautiful art involved in this movie, too. Whether you catch it in theaters or wait to watch it at home, I think that you'll like this version of the story.


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I recently came across something quite confusing and I wonder if
someone with a better legal mind than mine help me understand what is happening.
This company nova-stellatv.de claims to be the first "Internet free live television".
Has there not been any live TV internet streaming before this?
Novastella tv is Internet free live television, the first in the world,
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The character of a person is judged not by what they say but what they do. Just because a man does not break the law does not make him a good man. Obeying the law is doing the bare minimum. A good man does good things. A good man will do more than is required of him.
A good leader will fight for the citizen and do as much as possible.
A bad leader will fight against the citizen and do as little as possible.
I had a great hope that the Office of the
Ethical leadership, like being an ethical person,
is grounded in respect for humanity but respect is something that
few people can defineonly some people givebut everyone wants
Respect is so important that I feel that we should have a moral duty to respect others.
Respect is
a part of our humanityan attitude about the dignity of othersleads to the actions we take
Respect is a concept defining the nature of relationships,
Updated 6th-April-2015 at 04:35 PM by eljko Zidarić
We are long past the days of slavery and command and control leadership structures which were used on people that were seen solely as units of production. Today we respect one another for the unique beings of value that we are. To lead in an era where creativity requires passion it is no longer enough to just order or influence people we need to inspire them into action in win-win situations.
Leadership styles have evolved, becoming more people centric over the last 50 years.
Updated 19th-March-2015 at 06:10 PM by eljko Zidarić
With great power comes great responsibility, said Voltaire. Unfortunately most Americans equate the quote to Spiderman, but that is another story. The leader of the team is the focal point for all the brand equity and social capital aggregated by the team. The leader becomes powerful. How do we ensure that the power is used for good?
My philosophy for good social sector leadership is that "Only a good person can become a good leader". Alternatively, "Before you can be a good


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Stunning St. Paul's Bay
For a quiet retreat in Malta, holidays to St Paul's Bay offer not only picturesque coastlines with gorgeous views of the Mediterranean but with the resort also conveniently located within walking distance of the nearby livelier resorts of Bugibba and Qawra, holidaymakers can relax by day and party by night without compromising on their holiday needs.
A popular resort for both couples and families alike, St. Paul's Bay holidays can be filled with as many or as few activities as you please; choose to spend your says lazing by the sun-swept shores or take the plunge with a scuba diving experience.
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Situated along the north-east coast of Malta, visitors will find many St. Paul's Bay hotels to choose from, many providing easy beach access and panoramic views across the bay.
If you fancy a daytrip and the chance to further explore the island's coastline why not head to Mellieha Bay. Found just a 15-minute drive north, this charming resort boasts some gorgeous soft, sand beaches as well as some fine restaurants and atmospheric bars. 15-minutes headed in the other direction, you will find Mdina, a must-visit for history enthusiasts – this ancient town is home to many winding streets and old ruins providing a great insight into the areas past.
Another popular destination to discover is Sliema. A mere 20-minute drive from St. Paul's Bay along Malta's east coast, this resort is perfect for those seeking a bit of retail therapy, with a range of shops to browse from designer boutiques to quaint souvenir stalls.


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The Android ecosystem is crying out for a
viable iPad competitor and it seems as if an as-yet-unnamed and unannounced tablet from
Amazon is being seen as the saviour.
The Amazon tablet has been rumoured to launch this October and today research firm Forrester said it believed the
tablet could ship more units in its first quarter than the iPad did in its first
three months.
However Forrester did add a couple of caveats to the claim,
saying that Amazon would have to pitch the price of its tablet correctly and
ensure it had enough supplies to meet demand.
"If it's launched at the right price with enough supply, we
see Amazon's tablet easily selling 3 million to 5 million units in Q4 alone,
disrupting not only Apple's product strategy but other tablet manufacturers' as
well," says Sarah Rotman Epps, the report's author.
The iPad, which launched in April 2010, sold around 3.3
million units in its first three months and has since gone on to sell around 30
million units between the original and the iPad 2.
Epps believes that Amazon would have to price its 9in tablet at around $299 to compete with the more expensive iPad. Besides the
obvious reason for pricing its tablet lower than Apple's slate, Epps believes
that Amazon's ability to make money from apps and services on its tablet would
make up for the lower price.
The problem so far for Android tablets has been the
inability to get developers to produce tablet-specific apps. While Apple claims
the iPad has 100,000 tablet-specific apps, Android tablets have less than 500
available to them.
"If Amazon's Android-based tablet sells in the millions,
Android will suddenly appear much more attractive to developers who have taken
a wait-and-see approach," Epps said.
Of course, this is all in the realm of guess work at the moment, considering Amazon hasn't even gone on record to say it will launch a tablet this year. However looking at the success of the Kindle we wouldn't bet against Jeff Bezos and Co coming up with a pretty inviting tablet offering.
Source: Forrester


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Fuentes lost $1.45 million, but not his edge
Tucson — Brian Fuentes lost his job as the Rockies closer last season, and he just lost an arbitration hearing that cost him $1.45 million.
What Fuentes hasn't lost is his edge. Or his confidence.
"I think having people say, 'Are there hard feelings?' or, 'Are you worried about coming back in to work with these people?' " Fuentes said Sunday morning. "But mentally, I feel I'm strong enough to overcome all this. That's what made me successful as a closer. Those things aren't going to tarnish my mental strength. I can work through anything."
The left-hander is quite aware that the Rockies are sold on Manny Corpas as their closer. And he knows that the club is jazzed about its acquisition of Luis Vizcaino to share the set-up role with Fuentes.
But with a stern tone of voice, Fuentes made it clear he still believes he's got the talent of a closer, even if the Rockies will pay him $5.05 million instead of the $6.5 million he sought in arbitration.
"There's not an ounce of quit in me," he said. "Every time I go out, I'm going to do my thing. That's just the way I was taught to play the game. So I don't worry about what was said or anything like that. It's time to move on. I look forward to getting the ball in my hand. I'm not a businessman. I'm not a lawyer. Now that that stuff is out of the way, it's time to do what I do best."
Fuentes anticipates pitching in the seventh and eighth innings. He doesn't anticipate being used as a specialist against lefties.
"It's not more difficult or easier or anything," he said. "My job is to come in and get guys out. I've been saying that from day one when I was closing, when I was setting up, and my whole career. So whatever role they plan on using me in is totally up to them. I'm their pawn. Let me know what you want me to do and I'll do it."


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It's really simple to use too - just 3 steps.
Mix with cool water
- Half fill the yoghurt tub with clean drinking water (15-20⁰C). Add yoghurt mix, secure lid and shake well. Make up to the 1kg level with more cool water. Replace lid, shake well then release air from container and reseal.
- Pour boiling water into your yoghurt maker to the specified level line. Place tub into yoghurt maker and immediately shut maker lid.
- Leave for 8 hours or overnight until set. Remove from maker and place in the fridge to cool. Some separation may occur. Gently stir before serving to produce a smoother texture, if desired. Hansells Yoghurt will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Very impressive, I must say the finished yoghurt was lovely; thick and creamy and full of flavor.
Having used the Easiyo (a similar yoghurt maker) in the past, I can say I much prefer Hansells since the yoghurt mix really does mix just by shaking the container; no whisk needed! The Easiyo really needs a whisk to mix properly.
The Hansells containers are a great shape for the fridge and you can actually make two different flavours at the same time simply by using half a sachet in each 500g container; two 500g containers sit side by side in the yoghurt maker. I've found the seals on the containers are excellent too and better than the brand I just mentioned.
Making your own yoghurt means it's far fresher than supermarket yoghurt and contains 4 active live cultures including acidophilus and bifidus, which is great for helping the digestive system break down food. No artificial colours or flavours and no stabilisers or preservatives.
So, all in all the Hansells Yoghurt Maker gets a big fat YES from me!
Each sachet produces 1kg of yoghurt, extra sachets are available from £1.85 at Hansells Yoghurt website and can be used in any yoghurt maker.
Flavours available:
Classic or Greek style yoghurt, regular or 'lite' low-fat version, and include honey, strawberry and vanilla.
The Hansells Yoghurt Maker is a great Christmas gift for health loving foodies; veggies; mums and elderly relatives. Pop over to www.hansellsyoghurtuk.com for more information.
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Disclaimer: I was sent the Hansells yoghurt maker along with some extra sachets to try. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As always I was not required to write a positive review.


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The owners of this early 1900\'s Ottawa South home needed more space to accommodate a growing family. We added a three storey addition to this traditional house. Here is a list of some the work completed during this project:
-Complete kitchen remodel with open concept to family and dining room
-Expansion of existing 2nd floor bedrooms, including new master bedroom with walkout terrace balcony
-Remodel of main bathroom and Laundry room
-Refinishing of basement
-Expansion and finish of third storey attic space to accommodate new office and guest room


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Pulley systems are simple mechanical devices that are used in a variety of settings to save space and mechanical energy. In their simplest form, they consist of a rope that runs through a grooved wheel. The rope is passed through the wheel and attached to an object that needs to be moved; the opposite end is pulled either by hand or mechanically. By using a pulley system, the object is can be moved more easily, and in a way that requires less space than if the object were attempted to be moved directly.
The simplest pulley systems are fixed pulleys. In these systems, the wheel that enables the pulley action is attached to a solid object and able to turn but not move in any other way. Fixed pulleys are designed to lift or lower objects. When the object reaches the desired height it can then be disconnected from the system and placed where needed.
A more advanced category of system is the movable pulley. These systems are like the fixed pulleys but allow the pulley itself to move as needed when force is applied. Systems like these can help a worker move an object in almost any direction. They offer the advantage of decreasing the amount of force needed to move the object, as well as being able to be set up in such a way that space is conserved.
When pulley systems are designed to include a fixed pulley and a movable pulley, or more than one of each, they are called compound pulleys. There are several different examples of these. A movable pulley may be attached to an object and the rope threaded through both the movable pulley and an additional fixed pulley. Depending on how many pulleys are used and the direction of the force that is applied to the rope these systems may save even more energy than the previous methods. Although additional space is required for each pulley, these systems save the user more space than many other simple methods of moving objects.
Pulley systems such as these can be found in many factories and industrial locations. The large cranes that move objects in construction yards use compound pulley systems to move their loads. Flagpoles rely on fixed pulley systems to raise and lower flags.
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[sny-box]The Studs
John Tavares, New York Islanders – His year-to-year improvements have been nothing short of spectacular. Tavares entered the NHL as a one-trick pony and he now ranks among the top four or five most complete forwards in hockey. Oh, and he is signed to one heck of a contract, too.
The Sleepers
Pierre-Marc Bouchard – New York Islanders – Bouchard has an opportunity to step into one of the best gigs in hockey (the third wheel to the John Tavares-Matt Moulson duo). P.A. Parenteau and Brad Boyes have both had tremendous success in that spot, and Bouchard is a crafty playmaker who would find a lot of his passes to Tavares and Moulson in the back of the net. However, he's one of the most injury-prone players in hockey. Tread carefully.
The Deep Sleepers
Cal Clutterbuck, New York Islanders – He is known more for what he does with his body than with his hands, but Clutterbuck is a former junior linemate of Tavares. At the very least, he will be the other guy to Matt Martin's Fulton Reed. And in a best-case scenario, he pops in 25 or 30 goals alongside Tavares and Moulson on line one.[/sny-box]


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IMF just want a country to increase its exports or decrease its imports to improve Balance of Payment situation. Increase in exports in short term is not possible, every country tries its best to do it and if it hadn't met this challenge before then how can it is possible that it will do it after IMF loan. So the only real policy of IMF is that a country reduces its imports.To meet this challenge they impose a number of restrictions on a country so that it can reduce money supply with in its Economy. They also monitor this activity and then give their first grant of Loan.
The measures to decrease money supply within a country include reducing fiscal deficit, increasing taxes, increasing price of goods, devaluation of currency which all result in decreasing of country's money supply, Lower standard of living, Increase in Unemployment, Decrease in Investments and Lower Output of the country.
For a country to grow it is necessary that it import goods and keep on doing it until it meets a certain elasticity.


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Garbanzo beans/chickpeas are cooked in a variety of ways all over the Indian subcontinent. Each preparation exhibits the distinct characteristics of the regional cooking. The Punjabi Chole, a preparation from Punjab, is a great accompaniment with Pooris, Bhaturas and Chaat.
1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large tomato, finely chopped
2 green chilies, slit into halves
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp tomato paste, or half a cup of tomato sauce (from the can)
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp whole cumin
1/2 tsp amchoor powder (dried mango)
1 tsp anardana powder (dried pomegranate seeds)
1 tsp punjabi garam masala
salt, to taste
1 tsp kala namak
1 tbsp cooking oil
2 tbsp chopped cilantro for garnish
water, as needed
- Cook pre-soaked chickpeas in enough water in a pressure cooker till soft. ( I let it whistle for about 5 – 6 times and simmer for 10 minutes)
- Heat oil in a deep pan and sauté whole cumin for a minute.
- Add in onions and green chilies and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté till slightly browned.
- Stir tomatoes, tomato paste, ground cumin, turmeric, chili powder, amchoor, anardana, punjabi garam masala and salt and sauté till the oil separates.
- Add chickpeas and about a cup of water, and let cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.