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Maruti Swift On Road Price in BicholimChange
|On Road Price
|Ex Showroom Price
|RTO + Others
|Swift LXI (Petrol)
|Rs. 5,90,190
|Rs. 5,13,948
|Rs. 46,255.00
|Rs. 29,987
|Swift VXI (Petrol)
|Rs. 7,15,046
|Rs. 6,13,948
|Rs. 67,534.00
|Rs. 33,564
|Swift AMT VXI (Petrol)
|Rs. 7,68,897
|Rs. 6,60,948
|Rs. 72,704.00
|Rs. 35,245
|Swift ZXI (Petrol)
|Rs. 7,82,646
|Rs. 6,72,948
|Rs. 74,024.00
|Rs. 35,674
|Swift VDI (Diesel)
|Rs. 8,11,290
|Rs. 6,97,947
|Rs. 76,774.00
|Rs. 36,569
|Swift AMT ZXI (Petrol)
|Rs. 8,36,498
|Rs. 7,19,948
|Rs. 79,194.00
|Rs. 37,356
|Swift AMT VDI (Diesel)
|Rs. 8,65,141
|Rs. 7,44,947
|Rs. 81,944.00
|Rs. 38,250
|Swift ZXI Plus (Petrol)
|Rs. 8,74,308
|Rs. 7,52,948
|Rs. 82,824.00
|Rs. 38,536
|Swift ZDI (Diesel)
|Rs. 8,78,890
|Rs. 7,56,947
|Rs. 83,264.00
|Rs. 38,679
|Swift AMT ZXI Plus (Petrol)
|Rs. 9,24,722
|Rs. 7,96,948
|Rs. 87,664.00
|Rs. 40,110
|Swift AMT ZDI (Diesel)
|Rs. 9,32,741
|Rs. 8,03,947
|Rs. 88,434.00
|Rs. 40,360
|Swift ZDI Plus (Diesel)
|Rs. 9,71,698
|Rs. 8,37,947
|Rs. 92,174.00
|Rs. 41,577
|Swift AMT ZDI Plus (Diesel)
|Rs. 10,24,403
|Rs. 8,83,947
|Rs. 97,234.00
|Rs. 43,222
Maruti Swift Price in Bicholim
Maruti Swift price in Bicholim starts from Rs. 5.14 lakh (Ex-showroom) on 29th January 2020. Check on road price (Ex-showroom + RTO + Insurance) of all Swift variants in Bicholim. Maruti Swift Automatic is starting at Rs. 6.61 lakh (Ex-showroom) whereas Maruti Swift Diesel starts from Rs. 6.98 lakh (Ex-showroom). Maruti Swift's top competitors are Tata Altroz (price starting at Rs. 5.29 lakh in Bicholim) and Maruti S Presso (price starting at Rs. 3.69 lakh in Bicholim).
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Price of Swift Competitors
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Maruti Swift Overview
Must Read Questions & Answers Before Buying Swift
- Maruti has discontinued its LDi variant in Swift.
- Pl chk with Maruti
- Exchange of a car would depend on certain factors like brand, model, physical condition, kilometers driven, no. of owners and many more. In order to check for exchange offers and value, we recommend you to get in touch with nearby dealership - Car Showrooms
- Varies from city ti city
- Third party insurance is mandatory by law & should cost around ₹2000 per year. Comprehensive insurance is better as it gives you peace of mind, in the event of major / minor accidents or theft, etc, u get cash less repair & cost about ₹20,000 for a New swift & ₹5000 for a 10 year old swift.Also prices vary & also includes agents or broker commissions. You can get cheaper deals online, but go for reputed insurance companies.
- A big yes to Mr Balakrishnan...maruti will not let off you from maruti insurance.. you can approach agent for same ...lots are there...3 rd party is not advisable unless you value your car for less amount...take bumper to bumper insurance cost 20000rs for new swift. rest upon value of your car..pre check all terms ..watch for cheap insurance providers .
- 5.1lcs INR for base model - 8.8lcs INR for top variant
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"Learning and The Mind Body Connection"
Questions for the Week of June 18, 2007
When asked, "how do you best learn?" most people usually respond with either a technique, like "in a classroom," or by naming their favorite sense, like "I learn best visually." Unfortunately, this implies that most people define "learning" as the ability to parrot the correct answer.
What is wrong with this? "Parroting the correct answer" creates parrots, not students; dullards, not Einsteins. So how can we create more Einsteins? By asking questions which are intended to provoke the student's own questions. More important, this turns out to be the best way in which to reawaken in students their lost love of learning.
This week, our topic is "Learning and the Mind Body Connection." Would you like to awaken a love of learning in you about this topic? You can, simply by reading the teacher's questions and then, by asking yourself, "what questions did these words just provoke in me?"
"Learning and the Mind Body Connection"
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camera, lightproof box or container, usually fitted with a lens, which gathers incoming light and concentrates it so that it can be directed toward the film (in an optical camera) or the imaging device (in a digital camera) contained within. Today there are many different types of camera in use, all of them more or less sophisticated versions of the camera obscura, which dates back to antiquity. Nearly all of them are made up of the same basic parts: a body (the lightproof box), a lens and a shutter to control the amount of light reaching the light-sensitive surface, a viewfinder to frame the scene, and a focusing mechanism.
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As time goes by, he is progressively driven by a strong desire to create and starts writing his first compositions at the age of 22. Inspired by several movements derived from techno music and his classical background, Kalsx develops a deep and eminently melodic style with pronounced psychological patterns. His music is the result of a work of introspection, between dreams and illusions.
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Outside of perhaps colorful maple trees and falling leaves, there's not a stronger signal of autumn for me than the fall chum salmon run. The chums have returned to many rivers in Puget Sound in good numbers in the past week.
For Northwest fishermen, the chum run signals the end of the salmon season. And while fishing for chums can be great fun, it's also disheartening for fishermen who must wait until next summer before they can feel the tug of a salmon again.
The chum in the picture above was caught in the Hood Canal and took a red chocolate and chartreuse "turd" fly. It took me about 100 yards into my backing!


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dixont needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 64 designs submitted by 31 freelance designers.
Company Name: Low Fico Funding. The company provide consumer finance and mortgage loans to individuals who have low ficos scores due to a challenged credit profile. I'm looking for a vibrant logo that inspires and motivates people. One idea I had is an arrow going down and then shooting up like a star. The logo should have the name of the company, LOW FICO FUNDING, in it or the first three letters. The logo should be able to look good on a website as well as business stationery.
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Aoife O'Donovan performs on Mountain Stage, recorded live at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences in Charleston, W.Va. O'Donovan has appeared on Mountain Stage five times previously, thanks to appearances by her groundbreaking string band Crooked Still and the folk-noir trio Sometymes Why.
After nearly a decade of writing and performing, O'Donovan has finally found time to put out her first solo album, Fossils, which she recorded with producer Tucker Martine. Material from Fossils makes up the entirety of her Mountain Stage set: Her second tune, "Lay My Burden Down," recently became her best-known song when Alison Krauss & Union Station covered it on Paper Airplane.
O'Donovan closes her set with the melodic, rustic waltz "Oh Mama." In that song, she's joined on harmony vocals by one of her musical heroes, Mary Chapin Carpenter, who appeared later in the same show.
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What are my treatment options?
Your cancer specialist should tell you about all the treatment options available to you. They will discuss the benefits and disadvantages of the treatments and how they might affect you. Your cancer specialist may also discuss participating in clinical research trials for new treatments. You may find our section about making treatment decisions useful.
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Your healthcare team should be sensitive about any religious or spiritual beliefs you've shared with them. For example, this could mean providing you with information about complementary therapies that could improve your spiritual well-being, such as meditation.
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If you're diagnosed with cancer and doctors decide you need treatment, then there should be a maximum wait of 31 days between this decision and the start of treatment. If your GP referred you to a specialist as an urgent referral, then the total time between this referral and the start of your treatment should not be longer than 62 days. These times come from national targets in place across the UK.
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Your treatment should ideally be discussed and planned by a group of specialists called a multidisciplinary team. This team will include all the healthcare staff involved in your care. It will include cancer nurses, your cancer specialist and other relevant specialists, such as a dietitian or physiotherapist. You should be put in contact with a nominated key worker, who will keep you in touch with the multidisciplinary team.
What will the treatment be like and how long will it take? Will there be side effects, and what can I do about them?
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text: Hrathen 1,463 Posted January 21, 2013 Death Watch is about Small Space Marine squads opperating as special opperations squards for the Inquisition (Ordo Xenos) For the most part the Inquisition is all about keeping the Citezens of the Empire pure and fighitng off internal threats. Once there has been a full scale invasion then other imperial orginizations get involved, Imperial Guard, Impeial Navy and of course Space Marine Chapters. I have read the intorduction adventures and hunting down Genestealer cults is right up the alley of the Deathwatch. Tyranids use psychic manipulation to gather support before they invade. My question is how do the oher major Xenos races do things that would get a Kill Team called in. I can for example see someone having illigal dealing with Eldar, Tau or maybe even Dark Eldar. But if they are just breaking Imperial Law then a more standard Inquisitorial Kill Team would probably be sufficient. I can immagine a chaos cult springing up on a planet, but wouldn't that fall more under the responsibility of Ordo Hereticus, or even Ordo Maulas. I guess I am wondering how you get an Ork cult, or a Necorn Cult. I am new to this game and am planning on running a DeathWatch campain sometime in the next few months, but I want to bring in all sorts of vile Xenos, not just Tyranids. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Last October, I was in Kenya with World Council of Credit Unions representatives. As I bounced along a rural road outside Nairobi, two of my Kenyan traveling companions had this conversation:
"I need money for lunch and gas."
"How much do you need?"
"About 5,000 bob" (slang for Kenyan shillings; about $60).
As the man doing the lending reached into his pocket, I fully expected him to produce a wad of bills and peel off 5,000 bob. Instead, he pulled out his cell phone, punched in some numbers, and put the phone back in his pocket. A moment later, the borrower's cell phone beeped. He pulled out his cell phone, pressed a couple numbers, and the transaction was complete.
"Asante sana" (thank you very much), said the borrower.
"Starehe" (you're welcome), said the lender.
"Wait a minute. What just happened?" said the American onlooker.
This was my first exposure to a financial transaction between two people using cell phones. It's a common occurrence in Kenya and other parts of the world, but relatively rare in the U.S. They explained to me how person-to-person financial transactions work in Kenya.
The Kenyan financial infrastructure is more standardized and homogenous than the U.S. system, and Kenya doesn't have as many "owners" of its electronic funds transfer network. Nor is the regulatory maze as circuitous as it is in the U.S. So it's easier to roll out new electronic services in Kenya than it is in the U.S.
But the U.S. is lumbering forward and starting to catch up. The growing popularity of smart phones is helping to create a tipping point that's triggering the widespread adoption of mobile banking services. Our feature, "In touch & out of the branch," examines these trends and explains how credit unions are once again on the leading edge of a new wave of electronic financial services.
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popeye needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 153 designs submitted by 75 freelance designers.
Mid-sized PR firm is re-branding itself and requires new logo. Of special note -- said PR firm is always seeking freelance designers for a myriad of projects and hopes to meet some great talented partners in this process!
Vault Communications, Inc.
While a vault is a place to store valuables, the verb "vault" means to propel oneself forward; to leap. At Vault Communications, we embrace both meanings of the word.
Our people are our most valuable assets -- and therefore our offices at Vault is where we keep our most precious gifts.
However, we strive everyday to leap over our competition and to propel the names of our clients ... forward in the press.
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BOULDER, CO - June 30, 2009
Webroot, a leading Internet security provider for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced new releases of Webroot® Web Security SaaS and Webroot® Email Security SaaS with essential enhancements including web browsing quotas to enforce Internet use policies and a new Webroot Email Encryption Service to secure sensitive email communications.
"With the continued growth in volume and maliciousness of web threats, businesses today require more robust functionality to manage web security as well as employee Internet use," said Don Beck, Webroot General Manager of SaaS. "For email security, email encryption is becoming required by law. Organizations are increasingly faced with legal, regulatory and compliance requirements. Our new Web and Email Security services address these concerns, block threats in the cloud and keep malware off the network."
The new release of Webroot Web Security SaaS includes quota support which allows organizations to set, monitor and enforce granular Internet use policies for bandwidth, time spent surfing and number of Web sites visited. Quotas can be controlled independently and provide options to block or warn the user, email the administrator, or simply log the event. By using quotas, organizations can further manage and control employee web activity and easily identify policy violations with new reporting and detailed forensic data.
The new features of Webroot Web Security SaaS include:
- Quota Support for Policies: Monitor and enforce company Internet use policies for time spent online, bandwidth used, and number of sites accessed.
- Extended Log Duration: Extended access to detailed forensic data on Internet use across the organization.
- Improved Security: Heuristics based detection of malicious JavaScript and Shell code provides zero-hour protection against these growing threats.
- Search Engine Safe Search: Enforces "safe search" settings within major search engines to prevent inappropriate images from appearing in image search results.
- Updated Desktop Web Proxy: Improved support for mobile users; added ability to receive automatic updates and support for Citrix and Terminal Services environments.
Webroot Email Security SaaS now includes several end-user and administrator usability enhancements as well as a new policy-based email encryption service. The new Webroot Email Encryption Service helps businesses meet legal, compliance and regulatory standards by automatically encrypting email messages based on company email policy. This policy based encryption service expands data loss prevention capabilities and improves the secure handling of confidential company data.
The new features of Webroot Email Security SaaS include:
- Webroot Email Encryption Service: Set policies to automatically encrypt email communications to help meet legal, compliance and regulatory requirements and to protect sensitive data.
- Customizable Email Digest Reports: Improved branding and control over content of daily email summary reports provides end-users with the ability to more effectively manage their inbox.
- Usability Enhancements: Management portal enhancements make it even easier for customers to deploy, configure and manage their services.


text: Not Guilty song Not guilty Of getting in your way while you're trying to steal the day Not guilty And I'm not here for the rest, I'm not trying to steal your vest I'm not trying to be smart, I only want what I can get I'm really sorry for your aging head But like you heard he said, I'm not guilty Not guilty For being on your street, getting underneath your feet Not guilty No use handing me a writ while I'm trying to do my bit I don't expect to take your heart , I only want what I can get I'm really sorry that you're underfed But like you heard he said, I'm not guilty Not guilty For looking like a freak, making friends with every Sikh Not guilty For leading you astray on the roads to Mandalay I won't upset the apple cart, I only want what I can get I'm really sorry that you've been misled But like you heard he said, I'm not guilty This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (December 2009) "Not Guilty" Song by George Harrison from the album George Harrison Released 23 February 1979 Recorded July - November 1978 Genre Rock Length 3:35 Label Dark Horse/Warner Bros. Records Writer George Harrison Producer George Harrison and Russ Titelman George Harrison track listing 10 tracks Side one "Love Comes to Everyone" "Not Guilty" "Here Comes the Moon" "Soft-Hearted Hana" "Blow Away" Side two "Faster" "Dark Sweet Lady" "Your Love Is Forever" "Soft Touch" "If You Believe" "Not Guilty" Song by the Beatles from the album Anthology 3 Released 28 October 1996 Recorded 7–9, 12 August 1968 Genre Hard rock Length 3:22 Label Apple Records Writer George Harrison Producer George Martin "Not Guilty" is a song written by George Harrison. It is featured on his 1979 album titled George Harrison and on the Beatles' Anthology 3 album. While Harrison's solo version is mellower and features acoustic guitar and electric piano, The Beatles' original version is harsher, driven by distorted electric guitar and harpsichord. Please note the text from Wikipedia is imported without editing or authentication. Not Guilty (Anthology 3)


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The pool of out-of-work-veteran-receivers-with-impressive-careers is down to, well, one.
Plaxico Burress still doesn't have a job. And he recently told KILT in Houston that, once he gets one, he'll be even better than he was in 2011, when he scored eight touchdowns for the Jets.
"[F]or me to go out and do some of the things I was able to do last year, being away from the game for two years, I kind of thought that was enough to set myself up leading up to this year, to have an even better year," Burress said, via SportsRadioInterviews.com. "The crazy thing about it is nobody's even see me or seen the kind of shape that I'm in. I just want to get out on the football field and get back to dominating my position and everybody's just going to go, 'Wow.'"
Burress, who disputed a report that he owes nearly $60,000 in taxes, said he "would die to be" a member of the Texans, who currently have only two receivers with NFL regular-season experience.
The former Steeler, Giant, and Jet admits that his past could be keeping him out of work. "I was young at one time," Burress said. "I've made some mistakes. Like I've been saying, I've made some mistakes in my life and I've moved on from them and I wish that everybody would, also. I've put those things behind me and I'm just focused on being a better person and moving forward in life. . . . If I don't play football, let it be because I can't perform physically, not because of what my past has been or what somebody has said."
He has a pretty good point. While teams are always concerned about the influence a veteran receiver with a history of being late and otherwise doing whatever he wants to do would set a bad example for young players, putting him on a short leash at a time when unemployment has left him humble has no real downside. So if guys like Randy Moss and Chad Johnson and Terrell Owens can get a job, why shouldn't Plaxico get a chance, too?
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What's News: Russian President Vladimir Putin declares Crimea a part of Russia. Wal-Mart launches used videogame trade-in program. Apple updates low-price iPad. Joanne Po reports. Photo: AP
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Snoopy is my favorite cartoon character, and I finally figured out why. It is those crazy fantasies he has about himself as a World War I aviator, constantly foiled by the Red Baron. I can relate to Snoopy in this respect, but not as an aviator. I see myself as an archaeologist. I'm the guy shovelling the dirt when Schliemann un-covered Troy, or trundling the wheelbarrow when Woolley laid bare Ur of the Chaldees. My biggest moment, though, was holding the lamp when Howard Carter opened Tutankhamen's tomb!
However, my ancient Greek is limited to reciting the alphabet, and the nearest I come to Egyptian hieroglyphics is doodling on my pad at accounting seminars. So the usual avenues to digging up the past are probably not suited to my talents. It occurred to me, however, that I have a smattering of accounting and daily walk the hallowed paths of Boston, which has a venerable history—as history in America goes. So, some years ago, I decided to indulge my fan-tasies and dig in Boston's accounting dumps.
I got off to a good start by discovering in the library of the Massa-chusetts Society of CPA's an unread copy of the privately sub-scribed translation of Pacioli's Suma de Arithmetica (1494) com-missioned by the British Institute of Bookkeepers in 1924. I think fate took a hand in this, because I found the name of Alexander Brown Bell listed in the back of the table of subscribers. "A. B." Bell taught me most of what I know of accounting back in Glasgow in the 1930's, and I could almost hear him urging me on with his favorite Latin tag—"Carpe diem!" which I believe translates loosely into—"Grab each day by the tail, buster!"
Every accountant should read Pacioli—if only to learn how to ac-count for foreign exchange. However, old American textbooks were what I felt I should read, and thanks to Harry Bentley, there is a splendid collection of these, which he donated in the late 1920's, in the Boston Public Library. They are available in the Rare Book Room in the old Library building in Copley Square. I spent many happy lunch-times browsing through the collection about three sum-


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New One-Hour Musical Comedy Series to Preview Post-AMERICAN IDOL
In a broadcast first, GLEE, the new one-hour musical comedy series from Ryan Murphy ("Nip/Tuck"), will get a special preview following AMERICAN IDOLTuesday, May 19 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The show will then premiere in the fall (date to be announced.)
"An ambitious and unique show such as GLEE deserves an ambitious and unique kick-off," said Peter Liguori, Chairman, Fox Broadcasting Company. "We also wanted to take advantage of the huge AMERICAN IDOL promotional platform to launch the marketing campaign in May."
"GLEE works on so many levels that we want to utilize AMERICAN IDOL to jump-start positive buzz, which will spread over the summer and into the show's launch in the fall," added Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.
GLEE is an uplifting series with biting humor that features a soundtrack of hit music from past to present. The show follows an optimistic high school teacher, WILL SCHUESTER (Matthew Morrison), as he tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential. It's not an easy task when the pitch-imperfect club includes MERCEDES (Amber Riley), a forceful diva-in-training; ARTY (Kevin McHale), a geeky guitarist; KURT (Chris Colfer), a dramatic soprano; TINA (Jenna Ushkowitz), a punk rocker; and self-proclaimed "star" RACHEL (Lea Michele), a perfectionist firecracker.
McKinley's cruel high school caste system prevents the glee club from flourishing, so Will recruits FINN (Cory Monteith), the quarterback with movie star looks, to join the group even though he wants to protect his reputation with his holier-than-thou girlfriend, QUINN (Dianna Agron), and his arrogant teammate, PUCK (Mark Salling). With harsh criticism from everyone, including Will's tough-as-nails wife TERRI (Jessalyn Gilsig) and McKinley's egotistical cheerleading coach SUE SYLVESTER (Jane Lynch), he is determined to prove them all wrong and lead the glee club to the greatest competition of them all: Nationals.
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Whenever I travel South of the border to the lovely United States of America, I'm always haunted with the idea of a ridiculously high data roaming bill for my FourSquare, Google Maps & BBM escapades. On my recent trip to New York City for BBMUglySweater, I racked up a Sir Robert Borden to my bill in roaming charges (for those of you outside of Canada, that's a 100-dollar bill) in merely 24 hours.
To my surprise, I was introduced today to a newly launched Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), aptly named Roam Mobility. On Monday, they announced their U.S. voice and data roaming service in partnership with T-Mobile. Their roaming packages claim to offer Canadians "price reductions of up to 99%".
As you'd expect, Roam isn't in the handset business. They currently only carry two devices: a low-end handset called "Breeze" that retails for $39.95, & a mobile hotspot for $129.95.
Where i think Roam will most likely make most of their profit is from customers traveling to the US and activating on of their roaming plans: Talk + Text + Data plans start at $14.95 for 1-day (includes unlimited talk/text & 100 MB of data) and go up to $99.95 for 30 days (includes unlimited talk/text & 2 GB data).
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DURHAM — The University of New Hampshire will host a statewide New Hampshire Social Business and Microfinance Forum and the Social Business Innovation Challenge for New Hampshire college students, community members, and social entrepreneurs Monday, Sept. 30.
Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Laureate and pioneer of the microfinance industry, will give the keynote address "Social Business – The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs." Part of the UNH President's Distinguished Speakers Series, the events are being hosted by UNH, and organized by the Paul College of Business and Economics and the Carsey Institute, both at UNH.
"UNH has long been distinguished by its strong sense of responsibility for the well-being of our beautiful state, and a commitment to serving the public good. As one of America's land-grant research universities, we aim to contribute to a vibrant economy in our state, while responding energetically and effectively to the new social and environmental challenges posed by the 21st century. Through many initiatives, UNH aligns its strengths with the needs of our state, our nation and our world," UNH President Mark Huddleston said.
The Social Business Innovation Challenge asks college students, community members, and social entrepreneurs from across the state to find innovative, business-oriented solutions to pressing social and environmental issues at the state, national or global level. Social businesses aim to be market-based and fund operations and growth through earned revenues rather than donations, and have a primary social, rather than financial, objective.
The Social Business Innovation Challenge has two tracks, one for current or aspiring New Hampshire social entrepreneurs and community members, and one for current students enrolled at a New Hampshire college or university, as well as summer 2013 graduates. Winners in each track will receive cash prizes to help fund their ideas, as well as the chance to meet Yunus.
The registration deadline for both tracks is Sept. 13. Final submissions are due Sept. 20. For more information and to enter, visit www.unh.edu/socialbusiness/social-business-innovation-challenge.
The Sept. 30 events are free and open to the public and begin at 8 a.m. with the final round of the Social Business Innovation Challenge in the Piscataqua and Squamscott rooms at UNH Holloway Commons. Yunus's keynote address and the presentation of awards begin at 10 a.m. in the Granite State Room of the Memorial Union Building. Only the seventh person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize (2006), the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2009), and the Congressional Gold Medal (2013), Yunus is best known for his pioneering work as the founder of the Grameen Bank, as the "father of microcredit," and more broadly for the movement to create social businesses. Registration is required due to limited seating capacity. Please register at www.unh.edu/socialbusiness/agenda-registration.
Prior to the event, Net Impact UNH, a student organization that equips individuals to use the power of business to create a more socially and environmentally sustainable world, will host a showing of "Bonsai People: The Vision of Muhammad Yunus" Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the Memorial Union Building Theater II. The movie starts at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Following the movie, Net Impact UNH will host a discussion about social business at UNH and a brainstorming workshop for those competing in the social innovation challenge. The workshop is one of several planned to assist competitors. For more information on the workshops, visit www.unh.edu/socialbusiness.
In addition, UNH has launched "A Challenge for the Challenge," to raise funds for additional cash prizes for the student and community tracks. The crowd-funding effort has raised $2,200 so far. For more information and to donate, visit www.unh.edu/socialbusiness/crowdfunding.


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I've been playing with some of the colors from Givenchy's Ombre Couture cream eyeshadows ($23 each)(available from Barneys.com and Sephora.com).
I chose six colors from the line:
- No. 1: Blanc Satin top coat, a white sheer shimmer that can be alone or over the top of the other colors
- No. 2: Beige Mousseline, a soft peach-beige
- No. 3: Rose Dentelle, a greyed-down rose that looks surprisingly sophisticated
- No. 4: Bleu Soie, a blue with a healthy dose of violet (despite its blue appearance in the pot. This has a bare hint of sparkle, which is almost undetectable on skin.
- No. 6: Kaki Brocart, a green khaki with a hint of gray
- No. 9: Brun Cachmeire, a rich soft brown
Unlike some color cream shadow, these Givenchy Ombre Coutures are more of a sophisticated whisper than a shout. They sheer down in a beautiful way–even the deepest color can be applied with the softest touch to give the barest hint of color. Certainly, it is easy to apply them with full force. However, even at their most dense, the color range seems infused with a soft gray undertone which keeps the color from being too much. Here are all colors with the No. 1 Blanc Satin applied, which gives them a little twinkle that is hard to pick up under our cloudy California skies (same order as above).
The texture of these is very fine. As you might expect from Givenchy, they melt onto the lids and never emphasize any lines or imperfections. The pigment is in a very efficient base–there's no caking to be found even when these are applied as strong colors. I've been using my fingers to apply them. They blend well, including blending with powder shadows.
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Three days ago I posted a selection of Canada-themed patterns in honour of Canada's birthday, and I can hardly do any less for the U.S. Or rather I could, but it doesn't seem politic given that a good 40% of my readers are American. These American patterns proved harder to find than the Canadian patterns. For the latter I just typed "Canada" into Ravelry's search engine and picked out my favourite ten patterns; this search had me typing in every American symbol, icon, slogan and ideal I could think of into Ravelry's pattern search and on Google before I could scrape together enough examples. But I think I succeeded at last, and hope all my readers find something to enjoy in the ten patterns I've selected regardless of their nationality.
Above, of course, we have a pair of American flag socks. This pattern is a free Ravelry download, and was designed in memory of Barbara G. Edwards, a knitter and teacher who died on the Flight 77 crash at the Pentagon on 9/11.
Here we have a Log Cabin Afghan, based on the traditional log cabin quilt pattern. This pattern is a $3(USD) Ravelry download.
I bet it never ocurred to you that you could knit (and felt) yourself a cowboy hat. This pattern appeared in Folk Hats, by Vicki Square.
If you'd like an iconic American hat, but the cowboy hat is a little over the top for you, you might prefer to make yourself a Pony Express Beanie. This pattern is available as a Ravelry download for €3.49(EUR).
Then again, maybe you're not into western American themes at all, but are more of an urban type, in which case you might like the New York State of Mind cap, which is a free Ravelry download.
If you admire the famous New York skyline, but don't want it on your head, the NYC Skyline Afghan might be for you. It is also a free Ravelry download.
If you're neither urban nor western but instead like a touch of the antique in your wardrobe, perhaps the Washington's Birthday Mitts design might be more your cup of (untaxed) tea. This pattern is a $4(USD) Ravelry download.
But then there's always the option of just making something cute that only very obliquely references a favourite American myth. This Rowan pattern for a Cherry Pie Cardigan is not only cute but is also in red, white and blue. Just be sure your little girl knows that the whole cherry tree story was made up out of whole cloth by Washington's biographer.
For an "American as apple pie" reference, you could go with the Apples! design, which is a free Ravelry download. You may want to go the extra mile and add an apple hat to the ensemble.
And then there's this version of the classic American baseball jacket, the Baseball Hoodie, which is available as a Mary Maxim kit in a range of children's sizes.
I just had to throw in the pattern for the official sweater for the U.S. team at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City because it's the most accomplished design of any I found, though this pattern is now out of print and it will take some determined effort to find it.
And I leave you with a literary example of ingenious Fourth of July-themed knitting:
Laura and Mary had wanted to make mittens for Carrie, but they had not enough yarn. There was a little white yarn, and a little red, and a little blue, but not enough of any colour to make mittens.
"I know!" Mary said. "We'll make the hands white and the wrists in red and blue strips!" Every morning while Carrie was making her bed in the attic, Laura and Mary had knitted as fast as they could; when they heard her coming down the stairs, they hid the mittens in Mary's knitting basket. The mittens were there now, finished....
Carrie put on her mittens and softly clapped her hands. "My Fourth of July mittens! Oh, see my Fourth of July mittens!" she said.
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by Michael Caruso
The East Falls-based Pennsylvania Ballet danced away the wintry weather this past weekend with "Classic Innovations" at the Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. Roy Kaiser, an Erdenheim resident and the company' artistic director, chose a program of contemporary ballet that featured William Forsythe's "The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude," Christopher Wheeldon's "Polyphonia" and Twyla Tharp's "In the Upper Room." Sunday afternoon's performances were the perfect set of antidotes for the depressing string of winter storms that have afflicted Greater Philadelphia.
It was "In the Upper Room" that brought the program to a close, definitely a case of saving the best for last. Set to a beautiful, minimalist score by Philip Glass, the work was premiered by Tharp's own company in 1986. The Pennsylvanians gave it their first set of performances in 2007. Although there were occasional problems of ensemble and while some of the classically trained dancers were not altogether comfortable performing Tharp's mostly modern dance moves Sunday afternoon, the entire company caught the choreography's electric charge of energy. Best among the groups was the one comprised of Martha Chamberlain, Evelyn Kocak, Rachel Maher, James Ihde, Jonathan Stiles and Francis Veyette. Ihde, in particular, struck a perfect balance between technical precision and unaffected spontaneity.
If only the Pennsylvania Ballet could cease-and-desist at the Merriam Theater, where the seats are uncomfortable and many sight lines are dreadful, and perform its entire season in the Academy of Music, I'd be in choreographic heaven. Fortunately, the company's next offering, Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake," will be performed there March 3 to 12.
My weekend of concert-going was highlighted by performances from two prominent solo pianists. Philippines-born Cecile Licad gave a solo recital presented by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society Friday night in the American Philosophical Society's Benjamin Franklin Hall, 427 Chestnut St. in Old City. On the two evenings surrounding that night, France's Helen Grimaud joined the Philadelphia Orchestra under Fabio Luisi's baton for Beethoven's "Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major" in the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall.
Licad is one of the many recent graduates of Philadelphia's Curtis Institute of Music to make an impact on the contemporary concert scene. She joins the likes of Lang Lang, Jonathan Biss and former Chestnut Hiller Ignat Solzhenitsyn carrying Curtis' name far and wide as a successful conduit of the great traditions of piano playing. While at Curtis, she studied with Rudolf Serkin, Seymour Lipkin and Mieczyslaw Horszowski, one of the last exponents of the romantic style of the 19th century. Serkin represented the classical German school of piano playing that stretched all the way back to Beethoven, and Lipkin only recently performed Beethoven's mighty "Hammerklavier" Sonata in recital at Curtis.
True to the traditions of serious music-making imbibed at Curtis, Licad played a daunting program of solo piano music: "Two Impromptus" by Alexander Scriabin, "In the Mist" by Leos Janacek, Schumann's "Piano Sonata in F minor" and Chopin's "Twenty-Four Preludes." She did, however, lighten up considerably for her encores: Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Prelude in G minor," Louie Moreau Gottschalk's "Caprice de Concert" from "Souvenirs d'Andalousie," and a reprise of the Chopin "Prelude No. 7 in A major."
Throughout the entire program, Licad demonstrated piano playing of the highest caliber of artistry and technical mastery. And what a pleasure it was hearing my first recital in the Philosophical Society's Franklin Hall – a true gem historically, architecturally, visually and acoustically!
Grimaud's appearance with the Philadelphia Orchestra was a different matter altogether. In fact, the entire concert was a major disappointment. Fabio Luisi led a rendition of Weber's overture to "Der Freischutz" that merely pointed up its dated quality of meandering melodrama. Grimaud's performance of Beethoven's sublime "Fourth Piano Concerto" was expressive yet superficial. And the programming of Franz Schmidt's "Symphony No. 4 in C major" was, indeed, revelatory, but of the composer's lack of thematic inspiration, developmental technique and the simple realization of when to just stop writing another boring note.


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The Cosmopolitan features three distinct pool experiences unique to Las Vegas. From a vibrant social scene overlooking the heart of The Las Vegas Strip to a pampering retreat, guests can choose the setting that suits their mood, from day into night.
The Boulevard Pool overlooks the heart of The Las Vegas Strip, offering panoramic views in all directions. The mood is lively, featuring yacht-club polish with a surf lodge appeal. Guests are invited to mix and mingle amidst the energetic social scene. A custom designed stage gives the feeling of a vibrant, open air theater where unconventional artists and the biggest names in music perform live concerts. The Boulevard Pool also features The Yard, a dynamic recreation space, where patrons can enjoy games of ping-pong, volleyball, foosball and billiards.
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The beads on the bus go round and round, and up and down, and over and under! This wooden bead maze bus is on a roll! The curvy bead maze at the top, peek-a-boo window, sliders, turning tiles, spinning gear, and wheels will keep tots learning and having fun. A great early learning toy for developing visual stimulation, hand eye coordination and cause and effect.
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005
Chapter 7 Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are part of a healthful diet. The AMDR for carbohydrates is 45 to 65 percent of total calories. Dietary fiber is composed of nondigestible carbohydrates and lignin intrinsic and intact in plants. Diets rich in dietary fiber have been shown to have a number of beneficial effects, including decreased risk of coronary heart disease and improvement in laxation. There is also interest in the potential relationship between diets containing fiber-rich foods and lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Sugars and starches supply energy to the body in the form of glucose, which is the only energy source for red blood cells and is the preferred energy source for the brain, central nervous system, placenta, and fetus. Sugars can be naturally present in foods (such as the fructose in fruit or the lactose in milk) or added to the food. Added sugars, also known as caloric sweeteners, are sugars and syrups that are added to foods at the table or during processing or preparation (such as high fructose corn syrup in sweetened beverages and baked products). Although the body's response to sugars does not depend on whether they are naturally present in a food or added to the food, added sugars supply calories but few or no nutrients.
Consequently, it is important to choose carbohydrates wisely. Foods in the basic food groups that provide carbohydratesfruits, vegetables, grains, and milkare important sources of many nutrients. Choosing plenty of these foods, within the context of a calorie-controlled diet, can promote health and reduce chronic disease risk. However, the greater the consumption of foods containing large amounts of added sugars, the more difficult it is to consume enough nutrients without gaining weight. Consumption of added sugars provides calories while providing little, if any, of the essential nutrients.
The recommended dietary fiber intake is 14 grams per 1,000 calories consumed. Initially, some Americans will find it challenging to achieve this level of intake. However, making fiber-rich food choices more often will move people toward this goal and is likely to confer significant health benefits.
The majority of servings from the fruit group should come from whole fruit (fresh, frozen, canned, dried) rather than juice. Increasing the proportion of fruit that is eaten in the form of whole fruit rather than juice is desirable to increase fiber intake. However, inclusion of some juice, such as orange juice, can help meet recommended levels of potassium intake. Appendixes B-1 and B-8 list some of the best sources of potassium and dietary fiber, respectively.
Legumessuch as dry beans and peasare especially rich in fiber and should be consumed several times per week. They are considered part of both the vegetable group and the meat and beans group as they contain nutrients found in each of these food groups.
Consuming at least half the recommended grain servings as whole grains is important, for all ages, at each calorie level, to meet the fiber recommendation. Consuming at least 3 ounce-equivalents of whole grains per day can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, may help with weight maintenance, and may lower risk for other chronic diseases. Thus, at lower calorie levels, adults should consume more than half (specifically, at least 3 ounce-equivalents) of whole grains per day, by substituting whole grains for refined grains. (See table 7 for a list of whole grains available in the United States.)
Individuals who consume food or beverages high in added sugars tend to consume more calories than those who consume food or beverages low in added sugars; they also tend to consume lower amounts of micronutrients. Although more research is needed, available prospective studies show a positive association between the consumption of calorically sweetened beverages and weight gain. For this reason, decreased intake of such foods, especially beverages with caloric sweeteners, is recommended to reduce calorie intake and help achieve recommended nutrient intakes and weight control.
Total discretionary calories should not exceed the allowance for any given calorie level, as shown in the USDA Food Guide (see ch. 2). The discretionary calorie allowance covers all calories from added sugars, alcohol, and the additional fat found in even moderate fat choices from the milk and meat group. For example, the 2,000-calorie pattern includes only about 267 discretionary calories. At 29 percent of calories from total fat (including 18 g of solid fat), if no alcohol is consumed, then only 8 teaspoons (32 g) of added sugars can be afforded. This is less than the amount in a typical 12-ounce calorically sweetened soft drink. If fat is decreased to 22 percent of calories, then 18 teaspoons (72 g) of added sugars is allowed. If fat is increased to 35 percent of calories, then no allowance remains for added sugars, even if alcohol is not consumed.
In some cases, small amounts of sugars added to nutrient-dense foods, such as breakfast cereals and reduced-fat milk products, may increase a person's intake of such foods by enhancing the palatability of these products, thus improving nutrient intake without contributing excessive calories. The major sources of added sugars are listed in table 13 (app. A-3 provides examples of how added sugars can fit into the discretionary calorie allowance).
The Nutrition Facts Panel on the food label provides the amount of total sugars but does not list added sugars separately. People should examine the ingredient list to find out whether a food contains added sugars. The ingredient list is usually located under the Nutrition Facts Panel or on the side of a food label. Ingredients are listed in order of predominance, by weight; that is, the ingredient with the greatest contribution to the product weight is listed first and the ingredient contributing the least amount is listed last. Table 14 lists ingredients that are included in the term "added sugars." 14
Sugars and starches contribute to dental caries by providing substrate for bacterial fermentation in the mouth. Thus, the frequency and duration of consumption of starches and sugars can be important factors because they increase exposure to cariogenic substrates. Drinking fluoridated water and/or using fluoride-containing dental hygiene products help reduce the risk of dental caries. Most bottled water is not fluoridated. With the increase in consumption of bottled water, there is concern that Americans may not be getting enough fluoride for maintenance of oral health. A combined approach of reducing the frequency and duration of exposure to fermentable carbohydrate intake and optimizing oral hygiene practices, such as drinking fluoridated water and brushing and flossing teeth, is the most effective way to reduce incidence of dental caries.
Considerations for Specific Population Groups
Older Adults
Dietary fiber is important for laxation. Since constipation may affect up to 20 percent of people over 65 years of age, older adults should choose to consume foods rich in dietary fiber. Other causes of constipation among this age group may include drug interactions with laxation and lack of appropriate hydration (see ch. 2).
Carbohydrate intakes of children need special considerations with regard to obtaining sufficient amounts of fiber, avoiding excessive amounts of calories from added sugars, and preventing dental caries. Several cross-sectional surveys on U.S. children and adolescents have found inadequate dietary fiber intakes, which could be improved by increasing consumption of whole fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain products. Sugars can improve the palatability of foods and beverages that otherwise might not be consumed. This may explain why the consumption of sweetened dairy foods and beverages and presweetened cereals is positively associated with childrens' and adolescents' nutrient intake. However, beverages with caloric sweeteners, sugars and sweets, and other sweetened foods that provide little or no nutrients are negatively associated with diet quality and can contribute to excessive energy intakes, affirming the importance of reducing added sugar intake substantially from current levels. Most of the studies of preschool children suggest a positive association between sucrose consumption and dental caries, though other factors (particularly infrequent brushing or not using fluoridated toothpaste) are more predictive of caries outcome than is sugar consumption.
TABLE 13. Major Sources of Added Sugars (Caloric Sweeteners) in the American Diet Food Categories Contribution to Added Sugars Intake
Food groups that contribute more than 5 percent of the added sugars to the American diet in decreasing order.
Source: Guthrie and Morton, Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 2000.
TABLE 14. Names for Added Sugars That Appear on Food Labels
Some of the names for added sugars that may be in processed foods and listed on the label ingredients list.
14 For information on amounts of added sugars in some common foods, see Krebs-Smith, SM. Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars: measurement requires quantification. The Journal of Nutrition (J Nutr) 131(2S-I): 527S-535S, 2001.
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I ❤ Coca-Cola. I don't think anyone really understands how much I love Coke. It's both an addiction and a passion of mine that includes collecting bottles, participating in the Coke rewards program, and drinking it pretty much everywhere I go. One of my friends once joked with me that he couldn't recognize me without a can or bottle of Coke in my hands. Yeah, that's just how bad it is.
Lately though, I've been away from my drink of choice. Let's just say that my bank account isn't overflowing with gaming industry bribe money (unlike the commenters tell you) and my house is still full of Sprite from Thanksgiving, when one of our friends brought over 8 2-liters of the stuff. With both of those under my consideration, it seemed like a bad choice to go out and buy Coke. Why waste money when I already have copious amounts of soda I like, right?
So, for the past few weeks I've been slowly killing our Sprite supply. Simultaneously, my productivity has dropped significantly. It's not that I've lost my will to work — it's that I've been hit by these disgustingly large writer's blocks. When I can't write, it hurts. Like, it really is painful to sit in front of my computer and stare at a blank page. It's intimidating.
I've tried lots of stuff. I've tried walking away from the PC, I've tried playing a game for a half-an-hour before trying to write again, I've tried taking a short nap, I've tried free writing (only to find that even my free writing is failing, which is pretty much extremely bad news), and I've tried word association where you just start writing words on the paper.
I've also gotten tired, I've started to hold bad hours of sleep again, I'm hungry more, I have more headaches, and I've begun to lose a passion for doing what I love. Yes, that's right, video games weren't even fun. Of course, my first instincts are to deny that it's a depression. I know depression all too well, and it's certainly a place I'd rather not be again. So, whenever I feel kinda depressed, I just start telling myself that I'm really not depressed, I'm just having a mood swing. I actually have the drive to attempt to combat those depressed feelings.
But, sadly, it wasn't going away. And what does all of this have to do with Coke? Well, that's exactly it. Today, while considering my depression, I realize that I'm productive. I'm doing things, I feel active, I feel happy, I'm enjoying writing… and I have a Mt. Dew sitting next to me from a party yesterday. Yes, that's right, I've been going through caffeine withdrawal without really putting two and two together.
Coke isn't riddled with caffeine, but it certainly does have enough when you're like me and drink lots of it each day. It's not that I'm addicted to Coke, it's just that I drink alot. If you want evidence of that, you should see how I killed off the Sprite stock, or how I can destroy a gallon of orange juice. I like to drink things while sitting down and writing — it's all part of my work habits.
But finally figuring out that my mood was shit because I wasn't getting any caffeine is… well… interesting. I really never noticed it before, but it's become glaringly apparent now. Of course, it's all going to come down to me sitting here and getting back on my caffeine track and seeing if that improves my general mood and writing abilities back to where they usually are, which is going to take about a week, but my initial guess is that I'm going to be feeling a whole lot better when I crack into a brand new case of my drug of choice.


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Dodger Notes from last night...
I met former Dodger owner Peter O'Malley last night. I told him he made a big mistake in selling the Dodgers to the Fox corporation. He didn't make a comment. Did sign a ball for me though. Second time I met him.
No more California Kitchen Pizza ? I don't mind. But it was interesting when I saw this.... A Brooklyn Dodgers Pizza stand ?
Someone asked me about Food prices at Dodger Stadium. Zoom the pix:
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
O'Malley, Brooklyn Pizza, Hot Dog Prices
3 comments:
- Michelle said...
I think it is SO COOL that you got to meet Mr. OMalley and I'm glad you told him it was a mistake to sell the Dodgers! LOl!
LOVE YOUR BLOG! Keep up the good work!
- March 27, 2009 at 2:12 PM
- Roberto Baly said...
Thanks Michelle ! :)
- March 27, 2009 at 4:20 PM
The Brooklyn pizza is TERRIBLE. Don't waste your money (or ruin your taste buds). It shouldnt even be called a pizza. Thanks God I also got a Dodger dog!
- June 2, 2009 at 9:50 PM
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And truly it was. I think these will become a staple. They're quite simply the perfect little dessert if you're having people over for a low key dinner. Plus they're smaller, so you can have one or a few. They're so simple to whip up, they look spectacular, and they taste amazing. Our local farmer produce market Youngstocks (a little corner outdoor store that sells the most amazing fresh produce for a fraction of what the large stores are selling less tasty produce for) has had the most amazing strawberries. Those of you that know me really well, or have known me for a long time know that I am usually extremely picky about my strawberries. Ever since my trip to Norway where the strawberries taste like candy, I have been a strawberry snob. Our strawberries, for whatever reason, are often almost always tasteless, watery, and generally sour, even when they should be sweet. So when I bought a box of them a few weeks ago at Youngstocks and the checkout clerk told me he had bought some the night before and they were "amazing" I took it with a grain of salt. I got home, and low and behold, they were amazing, comperable to those in Norway. Seriously. Plus they cost $1 less a box than they do at Fred Meyer, and probably $2-$3 less than they cost at Haggen. I've got my fingers crossed this good strawberry trend continues well into the summer, I've got my eye on a Strawberry Tiramisu recipe.
These tarts have a shortbread crust, a lemon cream cheese filling that has the texture of a nice smooth cheesecake. The lemon zest gives them a real freshness, but it's not overpowering. And topped with a fresh strawberry, this is probably an ideal dessert for me. It's small, it's fresh, it's sweet, it has a cream cheese filling, it's just perfect. And oh-so presentable. They're the perfect ending to any meal along side a hot cup of black coffee. Try these out, you won't be dissapointed, I promise!
Recipe: Shortbread Tart with Cream Cheese Filling and Strawberries
Makes: 15 Tarts
Shortbread Dough:
1 stick unsalted butter room temp
1/4 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cups flower
1/2 TBS corn starch
pinch of salt
1. Cream butter and sugar together for 2-3 minutes until light and creamy.
2. Add remaining dry indgredients and combine well.
3. Spoon equal parts of dough into your mini tart shells (dough will be sticky) and smooth out and into edges.
4. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to harden dough and prevent puffing up during baking.
5. Bake in 325 degree oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Check on dough every 5 minutes, if puffing up occurs poke with a fork.
6. Allow to cool
Cream Cheese Filling:
4 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar* (or more depending on taste/consistency)
2 TBS heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
zest from 1/2 lemon
juice from 1/2 lemon
*To be honest I kind of just pulled this out of my ass, and I didn't measure a lot of things. You'll want enough sugar for your filling to be thick but not too sweet. I also put the filling in the refrigerator for a while before piping into cool shells which made it a little thicker.
1. Cream the cheese and sugar together for a fe minutes until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Combine.
3. Add heavy cream to combine.
4. Refrigerate while shells cool.
5. Pipe into shells using a star tip.
5. Top with hulled strawberry
5. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
The perfect ending to a perfect weekend.
And truly it was. I think these will become a staple. They're quite simply the perfect little dessert if you're having people over for a low key dinner. Plus they're smaller, so you can have one or a few. They're so simple to whip up, they look spectacular, and they taste amazing. Our local farmer produce market Youngstocks (a little corner outdoor store that sells the most amazing fresh produce for a fraction of what the large stores are selling less tasty produce for) has had the most amazing strawberries. Those of you that know me really well, or have known me for a long time know that I am usually extremely picky about my strawberries. Ever since my trip to Norway where the strawberries taste like candy, I have been a strawberry snob. Our strawberries, for whatever reason, are often almost always tasteless, watery, and generally sour, even when they should be sweet. So when I bought a box of them a few weeks ago at Youngstocks and the checkout clerk told me he had bought some the night before and they were "amazing" I took it with a grain of salt. I got home, and low and behold, they were amazing, comperable to those in Norway. Seriously. Plus they cost $1 less a box than they do at Fred Meyer, and probably $2-$3 less than they cost at Haggen. I've got my fingers crossed this good strawberry trend continues well into the summer, I've got my eye on a Strawberry Tiramisu recipe.
This weekend was quite possibly the lovliest weekend I've had in a very long time. It was near perfect.
I started my weekend out by exercising my ass off at the gym on Friday morning (my 5th day in a row, yay). Friday evening my mother took T and I out for dinner (in celebration of his promotion) to a new steak house that Anthony's opened. I honestly don't like Anthony's that much. But this place was really, really good regardless of my low expectations. I had a pomegranate martini that was delicious, T had two 007 martini's, and my mother had a double vodka martini. We started the meal with a king crab, scampi, artichoke dip and oh man, it was killer. Really truly good, you could tell they made the sauce themselves, it wasn't a glob of bottled mayo with the seafood mixed in. And the bread that comes with it (plus you get another basket when you sit down) is the best bread I've ever had at a restaurant. Seriously. It's like a very thin homemade cibatta topped with garlic, lemon, parsley, parmesan and olive oil, it was blow your mind good. I can't even explain how good it was, I just can't put it into words.
Saturday morning we woke up to sun (yay!). Our bedroom window is east facing, and we have these chocolate/golden color curtains, so when the sun comes dancing in through them the whole room glows. It's a wonderful way to wake up. I woke up early, and T was still snoring away (probably partly due to the 007 martinis floating around in his system) so I grabbed my laptop and began looking at garage sales (one of my favorite Saturday morning activities, garage sale-ing coffee in hand) and low and behold one of the best garage sales of the year was scheduled to start in half an hour. Suprisingly this sale is at a church. But it never seems to dissapoint. So I shook Thomas awake, we grabbed Thomas' sister, coffee and headed out. And we scored quite a few amazing things. First I found a glass coffee/tea pot (seen in the strawberry tart picture), a very cool teak deer statue, a gorgeous copper/chocolate Haeger vase, a beautiful art deco tea cup, and an adorable lime green plastic beach bag, just to name a few things. Every peice was a dollar or less (most less). Seriously amazing! After the most successful garage sale-ing in a long while, we picked up a few sandwiches and some sparkling lemonade from the grocery, threw a few cups and a large blanket into my new beach bag and headed to a secluded beach here in Bellingham where we had a wonderful picnic. It was very sunny, there was a breeze, but even that was warm. It was great. After that, we came home, laid out in the backyard and read the Yellow Submarine (another garage sale score), made a fort, and played with the dogs.
Sunday was the norm, grocery shopping etc.
But that brings us to the picture above (I'm sure you're thinking, finally). They are Vietnamese Pork Loin Sandwiches, with pickled carrots, red onion, ciclantro, and cucumber on a sesame bun. These were really good. T was pretty skeptical at first, but when all was cooked and ready he ate two sandwiches. He would've eaten three if I hadn't torn the pork out of his hands and packed it up in the fridge. We had my mother over for dinner too, which was nice, it's something that rarely happens. We either usually go out, or we drive out to her house. I absolutely adore having people over for dinner, especially when we can eat out in the backyard.
Anyway, these sandwiches were a huge hit. They're almost sweet, but sort of spicy, with just the right amount of salt. I like pork that is slow cooked better, otherwise it's kind of chewy and tough. Since you reduce the sauce and baste the meat after it marinates for 2 hours I don't see why you couldn't just slow cook this stuff for 4-6 hours whole and cut it after it's cooked. I guess roasting it in the oven is much easier, and a lot faster. It was good though. And not to hard, it doesn't take too long to whip up or cook. But it does have to marinate for at least 2 hours. So unless you get home early, or make it the night before, this is probably best left for your days off. I found the recipe at another food blog and I don't remember which one, so if it was yours let me know and I will gladly post a link and give you credit! This was definately perfect for a backyard picnic barbeque. I paired it with an edamame salad and a nice Robert Mondavi reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. We all had blue plastic plates so clean up was a breeze. After dinner while we waited for the coffee to brew we enjoyed some good conversation, more wine and the sunset. We ended the evening with a scrumptious dessert (post to follow) and a strong cup of coffee. I've already got my gym bag packed for tomorrow and a sandwich made up with the leftovers, so I'm ready (marterialistically speaking) for Monday.
Recipe: Vietnamese Sandwiches
For pork:
1 (1-pound/0.5kg) piece boneless pork loin 1/4 cup (60ml) hoisin sauce 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce 1/4 cup (60ml) rice wine or sake 2 tablespoons fish sauce (optional, or 1/2 teaspoon salt) 1/4 cup (60ml) honey 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
For sandwiches: 1 1/2 cups warm water 1/4 cup (60ml) rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt, or enough to make a mildly salty brine 2 cups (500ml) peeled and shredded carrots 2 cups (500ml)peeled and shredded daikon radish (traditional, though I left this out) 8 small baguettes (petit pains), preferably from a Vietnamese bakery 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into matchsticks pickled jalapeño pepper slices, or chopped fresh chilies, to taste fresh cilantro sprigs mayonnaise
To prepare pork, remove and discard any sinew and trim off large pieces of fat on the exterior. Cut pork across the grain into 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) thick slices (if you're having trouble with this, it helps to partially freeze the meat first). Transfer pork to a large sealable plastic bag. Stir together remaining ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Add to pork and turn pork to coat, then squeeze bag to eliminate as much air as possible and seal. Marinate pork, refrigerated, for at least 2 hours.
Mix together the warm water, vinegar, sugar and salt. Stir until everything dissolves and add the carrots and daikon (if using). Let stand for at least 1 hour. Drain well before using.
Put a rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F/220C. Remove pork from marinade, reserving marinade, and position pork strips 1 inch apart on a wire rack set above a foil-lined roasting pan. Bring marinade to a boil in a 1-quart saucepan (marinade may look curdled), and boil until it has reduced to a thick syrup. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Brush some marinade over pork and roast for about 10 minutes. Generously baste meat again with marinade, turn each piece over, and baste again. Roast pork for 15-20 minutes more, basting 2 or 3 more times with remaining marinade, until cooked through, glistening and caramelized around the edges. Cool slightly, and trim into pieces that will fit inside the baguettes.
Warm the baguettes slightly in the oven to revive their crispiness. To assemble the sandwiches, cut open the baguettes on one side, slather with mayonnaise, and layer some of each of the remaining ingredients.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
The Birthdays Are Coming. . .
While going through some of my older photos and posting a few on Flickr I realized there are a few birthdays in the near future. Unlike last year, I think I'm going to try to keep it laid back this year. I'm used to making huge deals out of birthdays, I think from 14 years old on. My closest friends and I would always try to do huge, whacky, suprising parties/events etc. for eachother for our birthdays. And last year was a big year for birthdays Rayne turned 16 and Thomas and I turned 21 all big birthdays. Understandably big deal birthdays. But not this year. Oh no.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
To be honest I was a little bummed on how these cupcakes turned out, but only in their last stage, the meringue decorating stage. So in all honesty I guess that would be my fault. I have never in my life made meringue and I'm not sure if I did it correctly. I guess looking back on it they're not all that ugly, but at the time I was ready to throw them in garbage. Had it not been for their phenomenal flavor and the fact I was bringing them as a gift, I may have. Once I got them down to Seattle though I wasn't as unhappy with them as I was earlier in the morning, maybe it was because I only got 6 hours of sleep. You be the judge I guess, ugly or not? All in all it was fun to make them, and they turned out pretty enough, and they tasted amazing. For the recipe vist Cheryl over at cupcakeblog.com. I would highly reccomend it, although they are mighty expensive to make for a cupcake (almond paste costs about $8 and you use the whole thing, not to mention the cost of 8 oz. of fresh raspberries in April) but it's worth it for a once in a while fantastic treat. Quite possibly the best cupcake I've ever had.
Nut Cup
Matcha Cupcakes
I was initially extremely excited about making green tea cupcakes. The color was awesome, if you like green, the color of these cupcakes will surely excite you as they did me. However I don't think I used enough matcha in them. The batter tasted like matcha, but I think the flavor baked out. And I didn't have enough matcha to add to the cream cheese frosting so I just dusted the tops with it, sad. Oh well, now I know. I used my sour cream batter which I think was a bad idea becaue it's so thick. I think a chiffon style cupcake would be light enough to pick up the subtle flavor of the matcha. If you are interested in the recipe see my first food post. Take out the lemon etc. and add two teaspoons of matcha (not enough matcha though). I'll have to keep experimenting with this one. I'll get it right though. Trust me, I heart matcha and I heart cupcakes, the marriage of the two is too much an exciting thought not to continue experimentation.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
My First Maki
I think it turned out pretty well. It consisted of spicy crab, avocado, smoked salmon and cucumber. To get great tips on how to make sushi, or sushi recipes check out www.sushiday.com. It's a great site to get you started. The rice is really key in perfecting the taste of your sushi, I think you need to start with a good rice base and go from there. I wasn't too impressed (especially the next day) with the rice we made, but it did the trick. The whole meal was quite delicious, there was a huge spread of food which consisted of a "make your own sushi" table, veggie tempura, gyoza, and coconut shrimp. I was so hungry by the time we finished cooking that I only managed to take a picture of my maki. After that I just wanted to spend time with friends eating around the fire.
By the way, the cupcakes were a huge hit. Woo-hoo!
Simplistic Complexity
Whoa. I don't know how to describe how amazing these cupcakes turned out. They are almond/raspberry/ricotta cupcakes. They are so moist, yet quite sweet but in a very pleasant not to overpowering way. The flavors are extremely complex but simple. Excuse my silly reference, but it is, like a party in your mouth. A very elegant party, but a party none the less. I'm bringing them down to our friend Beth tomrrow in Seattle who is making us lunch. I wanted something that would knock her socks off. I think these will do, I'm dubbing them "the best cupcakes I've ever made". And they are, quite literally, that. Seriously amazing. That's all I can say. I'll post finished product pics tomorrow or Sunday. We had a few people over this evening for a backyard bon-fire and "make your own sushi" which was fantastic. (I'll be posting my sushi too, thanks to sushiday.com's fab tips). Also look forward to future posts about my first attempt at Matcha (green tea) cupcakes, and some damn fine coconut shrimp. For now, enjoy this porntastic batter picture. Mmm.
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Saturday means Shish Kabobs
Asher made these shish kabobs on Saturday night. They were delicious. Since I didn't make them I don't have the recipes. I know the beef is jerk seasoned and the chicken is a lime cilantro marinade. They were good!
Friday, April 06, 2007
No, as I think I might have mentioned I am not one bit religious. So all this holiday holds for me is pastel colors and an opportunity to bake like a bat out of hell, if a bat out of hell were to bake, which he probably wouldn't.
I'm also considering trying my hand at a cheesecake/cake combo with raspberries and either vanilla bean whip cream "frosting" or meringue. If you don't understand what I mean, flickr searh Juniors Cheesecake, same idea different components. Since I bought 5 dozen eggs, it seems only right to make something with meringue no? I guess you'll have to wait and see.
Monday, April 02, 2007
Hungry but still eating well.
Just because I'm eating less, and less junk, and exercising more doesn't mean I have to eat bad. This salad is jam packed with all sorts of goodies, and tastes wonderful. I'm still a little hungry though, it's going to take a while for my stomach to get used to eating less carbs/starches. Oh well. I can take it.
Recipe: Asian Chicken Salad
8 large washed chopped romaine lettuce leaves
1/4 chopped red cabbage
1/2 cup spinach
1/4 cup crushed peanuts
1 carrot shredded
1/4 cup red onion sliced thin
2 chicken baked boneless skinless chicken breasts
Asian dressing (I used Ghiradinis sp? Asian Sesame)
1. Throw everything together. Toss. And enjoy!