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Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking by Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook captures modern Israeli cooking—a feat that isn't easy when what that means is constantly changing. Israel is a young country, still absorbing the traditions of its immigrants. In barely half a century, the cuisine has met and incorporated Eastern European, Persian, Yemini, and Argentinian flavors, just to name a few.
This makes the food in Zahav wildly exciting—here are the recipes to try first:
Hummus Tahina. This recipe may or may not be why you've heard of the book—either way, you just have to make it. My friend who has lived all over the Middle East and her Israeli husband say it's by far the best hummus recipe they've ever found, and my much-less-informed self feels the same way. Plus, it's easy: There's certainly no peeling chickpeas and you don't even have to peel the garlic.
Crudites with Green Tahina. Whereas you blend chickpeas and basic tahina sauce to make the hummus, for the green tahina, you swap beans for a combination of parsley, chives, dill, mint, and cilantro.
Pickled Persimmons. These persimmons—pickled with dates, dried lime, garlic, and cardamom—are so good I'm looking for ways to incorporate them into every meal right now. They have perfect balance of sweet (from the persimmons themselves, the dates, and some sugar) and sour (from the dried lime and vinegar) and enough garlic and spices to make them all you'd need to add to grains or salad greens to make a complete dish. It amazes me what magic a few pantry items and produce that doesn't seem like it should grow in this climate can make!
Yes, there's a green bean casserole made with tahina and lentils, but that would be too obvious. Kale, Apple, Walnut, and Sumac-Onion Tabbouleh is my choice, though the name is a little misleading since it doesn't really have much in common with tabbouleh. There's crushed walnuts instead of bulgur, shredded kale instead of herbs, and diced apple in place of tomatoes. The dish is perfect for Thanksgiving because tabbouleh is an heirloom recipe—but adapted for fall. So yes, it's a kale salad, but also the spirit of the holiday (and the book).
Sumac Onions. Sumac is a dried and ground berry that's reminiscent of lemon, so these pickled onions are more tart than the average ones and are like pickles and citrus in one. You can serve them right away or let them marinate to take some of the sharpness out of the onions and let them turn a beautiful shade of pink.
Persian Rice. The instructions for making Persian rice (also known as stuck-pot rice or tahdig) are clear while leaving you room to trust your instincts. The basic technique is to parboil the rice, drain it, add oil to the cooking pot, put the rice back in, and steam it. When the rice is finished steaming, the bottom layer should form a golden, crispy crust. When I made this, my rice was perfectly cooked and I ended up with a tahdig (crunchy layer) to be proud of (this hasn't always been the case for me). Note: The recipe calls for a lot of turmeric, which is a little dangerous if you're a messy cook like me. Most of my tea towels are now stained, but I'll reserve them for making this dish again and again.
Tahina Shortbread Cookies. There's a whole chapter devoted to tahina (we commonly use the Greek spelling, tahini)—including a few sweets. This cookie is just barely sweet, so it could go with after-dinner drinks or coffee. I cooked a few batches to different shades of doneness, and the ones that cooked the longest (I might have accidentally burned them a little) were wonderful: The bitterness of tahini and the sweetness from the sugar were really well balanced.
Grilled Mushrooms. You're probably thinking: grilled mushrooms, eh, nothing new. But here, they're given special treatment: First, sturdy mushrooms like cremini or king trumpets get steamed so they don't dry out over the grill. Then all the flavorful juices from steaming the mushrooms are puréed with onion, parsley, chives, and allspice to make the marinade. (It's the allspice that helps the mushrooms taste, for lack of a better word, meaty.) Whereas cumin or coriander might overpower, allspice compliments (probably why it's the secret ingredient in other grilled dishes like jerk chicken or escabeche). Finally, you use an Israeli grilling technique, getting the mushrooms close to charcoal, which gives you more charred edges and smoky flavor than your average portobello at a cookout.
Yemenite Beef Soup. Solomonov opens this recipe with a really touching essay (spoiler: The dish is responsible for some father and angsty-teenage son bonding, plus helping Solomonov get through a rough patch). The dish involves short ribs, which marinate in the signature Yemenite spice blend hawaij (turmeric, cumin, and black pepper) and then stew with tomatoes, potatoes, and herbs for about three hours. The accompanying fiery fresh chile relish schug and injera-like bread lachuch will take some time, too. But the sum of all three parts is a hearty, memorable meal. The key is in the details, though. As Solomonov puts it: "The turmeric somehow makes the potatoes taste more like potatoes."
First photo by Michael Persico, second photo by Alpha Smoot, all other photos by James Ransom.
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A reader recently wrote in, concerned about whether an old unpaid student loan could be reported to the credit reporting agencies:
I was recently contacted about an old school loan. It is either close or very close to the statue of limitation and has never showed up on my credit report. I thought maybe the school charged it off years ago. It is now with a collections company who made their first phone call to me yesterday. I did not pick up and they did not leave a message.
It is a private loan. It was given by the school probably around 7 years ago. It has never showed up on my credit report, and was recently sold to a collections agency.
I want to eventually settle and get rid of this debt. My main concern is if they haven't reported it and we come to a settlement agreement, do they or can they, then report that to the credit bureaus?
Also, would there be a reason that it was never reported to the credit bureaus?
Concerned About Old Student Loan Debt
Dealing With an Old Debt
Dear Concerned,
Having a debt emerge out of the foggy past is disconcerting. Old debts that seemed long dead and gone can return like a zombie from The Walking Dead at the worst possible time.
There are a number of important factors to consider before you pick up the phone and talk to the collector.
And speaking of the collector, the collection company may or may not be the new debt owner. It is hard to tell who exactly owns bad debt when it is sold and resold. If you do wind up speaking with the collector, the first thing you should do is not admit to owing the debt but ask them to prove the debt is valid. Here is a sample letter you can use. With bad debt changing hands over-and-over, and with so much time passed, I'm not confident the collector or new debt owner even has the necessary documentation to prove this debt is legally owed by you.
Technically this debt should no longer appear on your credit report if it has been more than seven years and 180 days since you last went delinquent. In reality most of these old negative debts fall off a credit report after seven years.
That being said, don't be surprised if it resurfaces as a new entry. That would be an error, but it happens all the time. There are paid credit monitoring services that you may want to consider enrolling in to make sure they don't just drop this on your credit report in error (you can also view your credit report summary for free on Credit.com, and any changes can alert you to pull your credit reports).
You mentioned the statute of limitations. That's the time period in which a creditor can sue you over the delinquent debt. There is nothing to prevent a creditor from attempting to collect outside of the statute of limitations, even though they may have to inform you they can't sue.
Determining when the statute of limitations will actually expire in your specific case will require the legal opinion of a lawyer who is licensed in your state. You see, there are things that can stop and start the clock and make the exact expiration date a little murky. Paying a local attorney some money to assess your situation would be money well spent.
If the attorney determines the debt will soon be outside the statute of limitations, and it has been longer than seven years since you last went delinquent, you could ignore the debt and monitor your credit reports for any errant listings.
Keep in mind, just because a debt is outside the statute of limitations and the creditor should not sue you over the debt, that doesn't mean they won't. Most consumers lose these cases by default because they just don't fight back. Armed with an attorney's opinion you'll be able to fight back like a champ and terminate the suit.
At this point I'm not even sure you even need to consider settling the old debt. There is a good chance the debt is just unenforceable and/or unable to be verified. However, if you want to repay the debt for your own personal reasons, just know it can restart the statute of limitations again.
It is possible to settle private student loan debt. People are able to do it today with loans that are in default. More people facing insurmountable private student loan debt are even considering strategically defaulting on the debt to get to a place where they can settle.
The typical settlement is in the 50% range and with the age of your debt and the amount of interest and penalties that may have been added, the total amount owed might be a very large number. Even half of that number may still be a lot of money.
The best settlements are typically achieved when people have the full settlement amount on hand to make one settlement payment. If you do elect to settle the debt make sure you get the offer in writing before you settle and never lose that piece of paper. Keep in mind that settling the debt may also trigger the creditor to report to the IRS the forgiven debt and if you are not insolvent you may have to pay income tax on that amount.
As for why it was never reported to the credit bureau, there are some very simple reasons for that. You see, no creditor is required to report any debt to any credit bureau, and even if they did they might have only reported it to one bureau. It might be listed but you may not have looked at all of your credit reports.
Let's say you did wind up settling the debt; because of the potential seven-year delinquency of the debt the account would potentially still not be reported on your credit report. Settling the debt would then have no impact on your credit report. Making a payment on the old debt does not restart the credit report clock.
More on Managing Debt:
- 5 Tips for Consolidating Credit Card Debt
- Understanding Your Debt Collection Rights
- The Best Way to Loan Money to Friends & Family
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Graduate students register for COMM 277I.) Data and algorithms are transforming law enforcement and criminal justice, a shift that is ripe for rigorous journalistic exploration. This class is centered around several empirical projects in criminal justice, with the goal of fostering greater understanding, transparency, and public accountability. Students work in interdisciplinary teams, using a combination of statistical and journalistic methods. Some of the work may be published by news organizations or may be used to advance data journalism investigations. Students with a background in journalism (especially data journalism), statistics, computer science, law, or public policy are encouraged to participate. Enrollment is limited, and project teams will be selected during the first week of class Prerequisite: COMM 104W, or consent of instructor
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The high-ranking psychopaths in the US government have been mostly restrained and/or cured. Things should start getting better soon.
This is a philosophy change for me. I'm now the anarcho-capitalist or libertarian school, which is "Support US government for now until it shrinks and disappears." I didn't realize that the psychopaths were the real problem.
I managed to convince some government insiders of the seriousness and extent of the problem.
It's OK to admit you're wrong when you get new information. It isn't immoral to flip-flop.
Should I allow comments from evil aliens? Hopefully, the bad ones get filtered out first by the alien Google web filtering tool.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Restraining Psychopaths In US Government
The high-ranking psychopaths in the US government have been mostly restrained and/or cured. Things should start getting better soon.
Posted by FSK at 12:00 PM
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- Robin Smith said...
I hope there is a real reform going on. What is it you are referring to exactly?
Have you read 1984. It says the old middle class take over for the right reasons, once the evil state can no longer be bothered, helped by the proletariat. And kill off the old aristocrats.
The big problem is the new state emerges when the new aristocrats start doing the same as the old.
The workers and producers are exploited in the same old way.
- November 14, 2010 at 12:21 PM
- FSK said...
There will be real change. It will take awhile to trickle down. It's already noticeable.
- November 14, 2010 at 1:15 PM
This may be the best 2+ year set up for an acai berry blog of all time.
In all seriousness, please help us understand EXACTLY what has happened, besides your new insight. WHO exactly have you talked to/convinced in the government (names not necessary of course)? What have they told you, and what experience has led you to believe FOR SURE in aliens? This is all a pretty fantastic shift, and I'm just trying to understand.
- November 14, 2010 at 7:27 PM
There is a great story on how psychopaths and politicians share many of the same traits.
Here it is http://www.ontariotenants.ca/articles/1996/reu96i05.phtml
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CONCORDIA – For the second-straight day, the Cloud County Thunderbirds stung the Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team late and ultimately ended the Blue Dragons' chances at a repeat Jayhawk West title.
Cloud County scored on a rebound of a missed penalty kick with 1 minute, 45 seconds remaining in regulation to defeat the Blue Dragons 2-1 on Monday at the Cloud County Soccer Field.
Paired with Sunday's 3-2 double-overtime victory over the Blue Dragons at the Salthawk Sports Complex, the Thunderbirds claimed the 2017 Jayhawk West championship and the top seed out of the Jayhawk West for the Region VI Tournament, which begins on Saturday.
The Blue Dragons, who fall to 13-3-1 overall, 8-3-1 in the Jayhawk West and 10-3-1 in the region, did get some good news on Monday after Barton defeated Northwest Tech 2-0 on Monday in Goodland. The Blue Dragons finish second in the league and region and will be a host team for a Region VI Tournament opening round game on Saturday.
Tied 1-1 with less than 2 minutes remaining, the Thunderbirds played a ball in front of the Hutchinson goal and the Blue Dragons were called for a foul, giving Cloud County penalty kick. Blue Dragon sophomore goalkeeper Ashley Main made the save on Ingrid Castro's penalty kick, but couldn't control the rebound and Castro put the rebound in past her for the go-ahead goal and a 2-1 lead.
After playing to a scoreless tie in the first half – Hutch mustered only one shot going against a strong north wind in the first half – the Blue Dragons scored the first goal of the match.
Kaitlyn Sabala played a through ball to Brailey Moeder, who fired a low shot past Cloud County keeper Alanya Hannigan for a 1-0 lead with 41:38 to play in the second half.
Cloud County got the game-tying goal about nine minutes later. The Dragons were whistled for a foul just outside the box to the left. Castro fired a direct free kick across the goal and into the upper right corner to knot the game at 1-1 with 32:57 to play.
The Blue Dragons, for the second-straight game was outshot 9-6.
Main (6-2-1) made three saves in the contest. Cloud County back-up keeper Janne Hamisi came in the game in the second half to earn the victory.
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An explosion in the chemical vault at Johnson Truck Bodies, in Rice Lake, WI, last Wednesday, led to a fire of the resin and acetone tanks.
Plant personnel said an explosion and fire occurred in a chemical vault and all personnel were accounted for.
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An alarm company first notified the Rice Lake Fire Department around 2:58 p.m., with the first units on scene by 3:02 p.m.
At about 3:15 p.m., Rice Lake police shut down Main Street in the vicinity of the fire and downwind from the smoke.
Firefighters used Class B firefighting foam and the sprinkler system to extinguish the fire, which was out by 3:21 p.m.
No employees or firefighters were injured. The streets ended up reopened by 4 p.m.
The chemical fire involved resin and acetone, used at the plant. The explosion occurred in the plant's chemical vault, which sustained heavy structural damage.
The Rice Lake police said no hazardous materials released into the environment, but a licensed hazardous materials cleanup and recovery company has been contacted for the cleanup.
A structural engineer has been contacted to ensure the building is safe to occupy.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and the cause had yet to be determined. No damage estimates were available as of late Wednesday.


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I have a new server that I have just laid a fresh install of oracle on before migrating the database. Unfortunatly i installed using OraHome92 vs OraHome9i which was used on the existing box. Is there a way to rename the home i created to match that which is existing on the current prodution box. more than likely i will uninstall and reinstall, but would like to know for future reference.
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WeChat, which is China's most versatile social media app, is becoming a living threat to Google and Apple. Before Tancent's idea to go offline and work towards WeChat mini programs development, they were already a big hit. Some sources mentioned that it's so user friendly that people WANT TO use it and at the same time, it's so versatile that people HAVE to use to for one thing or the other. Imagine how powerful WeChat would be!
The mobile payment market of China is moving much faster than that of the US. The payment methods have been revolutionized so much that it has come up far above web banking. We were so satisfied at the new web banking technology when it first became widespread, considering that this was it and couldn't get any better. Who thought transferring money would be as easy as chatting with someone on your phone, or if you ever forgot your wallet at home, would you be able to buy a breakfast for yourself from the smallest of vendors? It is a definite possibility now, with the existence of apps like WeChat.
WeChat is not just a messaging app!
The basic function of WeChat is messaging or voice calling but Tancent has made it go far above that. In a few words, WeChat is an app offering M-Commerce services, and with that it's also making easier for you to connect to people, so it's a mixture of both Facebook and WhatsApp. It has a lot of online traffic because of the features it offers, like paying utility bills, read news, order your favourite food, book a ride, and what not. Every feature that I just mentioned here is what exists WITHIN the same application.
Tancent believed that this is not it! | It's now working towards WeChat Mini Programs Development
Tancent aims to make this app so powerful that it becomes a 'central component of a user's life'. Matthew Brennan, who is a co-founder of WeChat seems satisfied but believes that they now need to move on. While having a discussion with a tech blogger, he said, "They've already done an amazing job, but they've reached a saturation point." Hence, the idea of WeChat mini program development.
Basically these mini programs are supposed to be some kind of embedded sub softwares that would exist within WeChat and not require any installation. Tancent wants to offer these services even when the user is not connected to the internet.
Challenges being faced by Tancent in regard with WeChat's latest feature
The biggest challenge that WeChat has with its mini program development is that they are supposed to be context driven and light weight at the same time. By context driven, I mean that they should only appear on screen as an option when there is a need to. In other words, they need to make them intelligent. An example of this would be to receive updates on bus schedules of buses travelling nearby. You won't always need a bus schedule. Therefore, it should only pop up if you are standing at a bus stop for a certain time period.
Another challenge with WeChat mini program development is that if you are not a developer, launching it is not really a possibility. As Tancent itself explains, you need to learn certain things before you develop a mini program for WeChat. You need to make yourself more comfortable with its exclusive language. Here, your HTML and CSS format largely changes. Your HTML needs to be replaced with wxml file and the CSS one replaces with wxss. So part of Tancent's job is to make the developing process either simpler or they need to provide clear explanatory tutorials so that all the companies exactly know how are they are supposed to create their mini programs to house them within WeChat.
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There is no app yet that houses an app store inside of it. It has happened for the first time ever that an app opens up another app by the smallest process of scanning a QR code. Hence, the idea of WeChat mini program development.
It's not wrong to state that WeChat is becoming a threat to Apple and Google as the users are getting almost everything done with the installation of a single app.


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It's Back On! First service in New Building is May 22nd
Posted by Luke Simmons in church info on May 13, 2011
We're not kidding. This has been a roller-coaster but we have found an alternative light solution that will allow us to have our first worship services in the new building on Sunday, May 22nd.
Please note these important changes to our event schedule:
1. We will be having the Move-in Work Day tomorrow, 5/14 at 8am. Sadly, the event was deleted from The City, but if you were planning on coming and bringing something, please do. We will have plenty of work to do.
2. We will be having our Volunteer Training Night on Wednesday, 5/18 from 6:30-8:00pm. If you volunteer on Sundays in any capacity, please do whatever you can to come. We will have childcare.
3. We will not be doing a BBQ/Open House prior to moving in. We'll try to do something soon after, but considering the whirlwind, we had to prioritize.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks for your understanding and support during this exciting time!
March 14th Construction Update (New Photos!)
Posted by Luke Simmons in beyond campaign, construction photos on March 14, 2011
After a couple of weeks of slow-down waiting for door frames, the work at 8743 E Pecos Rd is hopping again. Most noticeably, we're starting to see pieces of the OSB wood get installed. It's a fairly involved process of sanding, staining, and finishing, but the finished product looks great.
Here are some of the latest photos:
February 23rd Construction Update (New Photos!)
Posted by Luke Simmons in beyond campaign on February 23, 2011
Well, we've hit our first construction delay since the project began (some door frames coming in later than expected), but there's still significant progress since the last update and the delay shouldn't impact our April opening. You'll notice that much of the drywall is up, the ceiling is painted out black, and the skylights are in. There's also a lot of wiring work complete that you can't really see. Once the door frames come in, things will pick up quickly again.
We're still praying that we can get in a few weeks before Easter and we're praying that God uses us to reach many people for Jesus.
In other good news, our Beyond campaign is almost half way to goal in terms of actual giving and continues to come in strong.
Check out the latest photos below:
February 1 Construction Update (New Photos!)
Posted by Luke Simmons in beyond campaign on February 1, 2011
It amazes me how fast things change over at 8743 E Pecos Rd for our new building. I'm told that the changes will soon be less noticeable as greater details begin to be worked on, but now I'm surprised each new time I visit. Below are the latest pictures.
Also, giving for the Beyond Campaign continues to be strong — we're almost half way to our $500,000 when it comes to actual giving and, as of today, we have 11 months left. Thanks for your prayers and generosity!
Please continue to pray that the glory and fame of Jesus — not our own — would be the driver behind this step. We want people to meet Jesus, disciples to be formed, leaders to be released and churches to be planted. This is a key step on that journey.
Here are the latest photos (click to enlarge):
January 20 Construction Update (New Photos!)
Posted by Luke Simmons in beyond campaign, church info on January 20, 2011
The progress on 8743 E Pecos Rd and the Beyond Campaign continues to be significant and exciting. Every time I go over there, more has changed. As of yesterday, all of the 'walls' of the interior are up (at least in metal stud form). It makes it where you can really get a solid feel for how big certain spaces are and how the flow of the building will be.
Additionally, drywall has gone up in a number of places and most of the duct work is complete.
In the pictures below you'll see a look at the admin space (drywalled), the view from the front door (note the 80′ wall on the left), a couple of looks inside 'The Box,' a view down the classroom hallway, and a view of the kids check-in area.
Please keep praying that God would use this space, and us as his people, to extend his gospel to as many people as possible!
January 6 Construction Update (New Photos!)
Posted by Luke Simmons in beyond campaign, church info, construction photos on January 6, 2011
Work continues to progress on 8743 E Pecos and the Beyond project, as more wall frames have gone up, much of the HVAC ducts are getting installed, and a few skylights have been punched in the ceiling. It is very cool to see the space change each week!
Also, having the work take place indoors allows us to keep going even when there's inclement weather (though the fierce wind last week beat the heck out of our "Future Home of Second Mile" sign).
Soon many people will be gathering here to exalt the name of Jesus!
Construction Update (New Photos!)
Posted by Luke Simmons in beyond campaign, church info, construction photos on December 28, 2010
After months of planning, praying, and all kinds of other work, the building at 8743 E Pecos Rd is now under construction. It's an empty shell that we are building out as a space for worship, hosting community events, and proclaiming the good news of Jesus to all who enter.
You can see that the framing for the interior walls is starting to go up, and you'll also see a picture of the interior black ceiling lining that will provide sound absorption in The Box (for a look at the design of the space, click here).


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30 Apr2011
You would be forgiven if you had mistakenly thought I left the Philippines to hit a fantastic western market resulting in this loot of organic broccolini, baby swiss chard, microgreens, and grass-fed beef. But the better news is that this is all locally grown, and now available at the Salcedo Market on Saturdays and Mercato Centrale on Sundays. Myra P sent me a heads up weeks ago that this wonderful farm in Bukidnon would soon be at the Salcedo market and she was sure I would like what they had to offer. Well, that was an understatement. If I didn't restrain myself this morning at 8am, I would have purchased nearly everything they had on display (excluding the mesclun, of which they had a lot)!
We didn't have any plans to entertain this weekend, but following visits to three markets this morning, we hastily called on some friends to join us for a "market menu" this evening… Such calls, are thankfully, always received with eagerness and healthy appetites. But back to "downtoearth vegetables," the produce line of Earth Flora, Inc. which operates a farm in Bukidnon and which supports neighboring small scale producers and farmers. The produce you see here contains no chemical sprays or fertilizers. I purchased two bunches of baby carrots, at PHP100 a bunch with 500 grams. At PHP200 a kilo, these carrots are pricey, but you can rinse them quickly and eat the entire carrot in two bites. Sweet and delicious.
I also bought a small container of "bull's blood beet" microgreens because they have a nice flavor and superb color when garnishing dishes. At PHP70, for probably less than 50 grams, these were about the going price for microgreens, and a little goes a really long way. I am so happy that micro, mini and baby greens are becoming much more readily available in Manila, a great sign for avid cooks and chefs.
Their "mesclun" is pretty nice with a wide selection of greens (lollo roasa, romaine, mizuna, tatsoi, baby arugula, etc.), but most of the leaves a little bigger than what "mesclun" is really originally meant to include (small, baby, tiny, fresh leaves). The term has been a bit abused, but despite that slight quibble, it was a nice mixture of salad greens and for 100 grams, PHP100.
I was extremely excited to find broccolini, which after my recent delivery of rapini or broccoli rabe from Gejo at Kitchen Herbs farm, which is a great veggie to blanch, saute with garlic and chillies and a final spritz of lemon. We will be having these for dinner this evening. PHP70 for 350 grams or roughly PHP200 per kilo. I have written about broccolini in an earlier post.
Next up, SPECTACULAR chard. Not the really huge, overgrown almost tough examples that sometimes make it to weekend markets, but younger, softer, vibrant chard perfect for soups of stir fries. Beautiful. PHP70 for this bunch.
Not only did they have the wonderful chard, they had baby swiss chard as well. Great for salads, garnishes, etc. The veggies speak for themselves, don't they look amazing?
I also got some Italian parsley for PHP70 a bunch, more than I normally pay for the herb, but they were particularly fresh looking. And finally, I went a little crazy with the grass-fed beef, wanting to try several cuts of meat. I had actually gone to see this vendor hoping to find some organic pasture raised pork, but they didn't have much available, most of it already made into bacon or other smoked pork products.
Their grass-fed beef consist of several types of native cattle. Specifically, their write-ups identify "the native Bali or Banteng and Chinese Yellow Cattle cross-bred with Nellore or Ongole and American Brahman cattle". The cattle thrive in Mindanao, and in this case, are pasture raised and grass-fed. They warn that the meat is lean and could be tougher than say those overbred for melt-in-your-mouth softness Western meats, but they have character. We shall see in the days ahead.
One thing I must mention, however, is the use of staples to close their paper bags filled with produce. A serious NO-NO in my book. The staples can easily find their way into your greens and cause all manner of problems. I wish they would stop the use of staple wires. But what a great find otherwise. Such wonderful produce. Such interesting folks to talk to. So earnest, so local, so right. Okay, off to the kitchen to use all the terrific finds today… :)
P.S. I noticed in their website that they might actually have frisee, that wonderful lettuce that I have been searching for locally for years. If it is true, I will be in lettuce heaven for a day or two…
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Wow!!! Amazing!!!
Apr 30, 2011 | 6:01 pm
Can't wait to see what you cooked with these. Can't get better than this!
Apr 30, 2011 | 6:04 pm
So nice that Metro Manila has access to the organic produce. Hope the volume of produce and better availability to consumers mitigate the carbon imprint left from the long travel from Bukidnon.
I consider myself lucky in Puerto Princesa where uphill from me at the Aloha Farm I can readily get fresh organic produce, greens, herbs fresh from the garden and poultry and occasional pork and dairy. Just my footprints on the ground and nary a carbon imprint……. unless I drive up the hill.
Today I start my romaines and basil in my container garden on my deck.
BettyQ, I have plenty of black gold from my last year's composting pile to mix with the dirt. Glad you are posting again.
Apr 30, 2011 | 6:53 pm
oh gosh, MM! colorful organic produce like these just kill me! and i remember you tell me here once that you love chard. it is spectacular isn't it. i looove farmers' markets. may i share the last one i went to that sold spiced cheeses in jars, soap, homemade wool etc. http://www.teacupmoments.com/2011/02/stewards-of-land.html
Apr 30, 2011 | 7:22 pm
ConnieC, You ignored in your calculation the carbon expended in transporting yourself from the American East Coast to Puerto Princesa which as I see it, is the major part of the journey. Otherwise, I agree with you, let us all be conscious of the carbon footprint we leave in our wake but did you notice how everything has been geared towards making rich consumers ever more fastidious while allowing the poor (in America) get obese on high-fructose corn syrup and fast junk food?
I like the way MM deployed the vegies on the tray. Where I grew up, we made distinctions as to shapes of bamboo baskets, round flat are bilao, round tall are kalya and tall four-cornered bottoms are bakol. This one here is not perfectly square but looks more like a type of superellipse. What is it called? Where is it from?
Apr 30, 2011 | 8:11 pm
Hi Connie. I will be going to Puerto Princesa next week.Is the Aloha Farm near the city? I've been wanting to visit that farm. Would it be possible to ask for directions?
The book on Sustainable Agriculture written by Aloha's leader Keith Mikkelson is a must-read for those who want to learn about organic farming.
Apr 30, 2011 | 11:07 pm
Footloose, you are absolutely right ( again). Unfortunately I have to leave some carbon
imprint to afford organic and pesticide free produce that folks who make an average income here in the US find beyond their food budget to get grass fed buffalo meat, free range organic chicken, eggs, and veggies. Even regular sea salt is more expensive than the processed or iodized salt. Still, it is good to know considering everything else which produce (avoiding the dirty dozen for example) to get that are organic and pesticide free.
The Dirty Dozen (even after USDA high-power pressure water system wash): Celery Peaches Strawberries Apples Domestic blueberries Nectarines
Sweet bell peppers Spinach, kale and collard greens, Cherries Potatoes Imported grapes Lettuce
The Clean 15: Onions Avocados Sweet corn Pineapples Mango sweet peas Asparagus
Kiwi fruit Cabbage Eggplant Cantaloupe Watermelon Grapefruit Sweet potatoes
Sweet onions
MM's beautiful bamboo baskets must come from Cebu and there are similar ones from southern Palawan where bamboo generally, is abundant in the island.
Apr 30, 2011 | 11:12 pm
Gej, Aloha Farm is behind the Aloha orphanage just before Baker's Hill, same side, uphill on Mitra Road, about 8 km from city center. Come close to 8 AM or just before 4 PM as they pick produce twice daily around those times.
I usually go there before a flight and take my greens to Manila.
Apr 30, 2011 | 11:18 pm
Hold on to your baskets. Forty or so years ago I started keeping an eye on Chinese antique furniture at auction but when I was swept aside by the dot com millionaires, I thought Japanese baskets would be rather crafty objects to know and collect. Little did I know that Lloyd Cotsen, the CEO of Neutrogena during its period of rapid expansion, has predated my interest by a long shot. He amassed the largest accumulation of the finest antique Japanese baskets in the world and in 2001 donated around 800 pieces of them to the Asian Art Museum in Seattle where you can see them whenever you find yourself in the North-West coast. Incidentally, they also have a great collection of Ming hardwood furniture, perhaps second only in importance to those in the Nelson-Atkins Museum in Kansas City and the Metropolitan in NYC.
Fascinating link indeed. Reminds me of Otley Beyer, an American anthropologist from around the same time or maybe a bit later, who took an Igorota for wife.
May 1, 2011 | 8:02 am
So happy that there are more organic veggies available in the market now :) Thank you for sharing this, MM!
May 1, 2011 | 9:37 am
MM, you're really getting good at taking pitures! It's nice to know that there are locally grown here in our country.
May 1, 2011 | 10:33 am
Came back from Mercato two hours ago and there was only one bunch of broccolini left that I swooped in. ;) One of the proprietors of the stall and I had a nice chat about the his produce. Nice guy!
I've noticed that beetroot has become popular, but what do vendors do with the leaves? I once tried to prepare beets in college, the beetroot was a horrible bland mess, but the leaves albeit not washed properly were tasty! (Although that may have been the dirt I neglected to thoroughly wash off.)
Hey Footloose, if you're still around, mind if I pick your brain? So, I remember a magazine article (possibly Mother Jones, a housemate subscribed to a lot of political/current issues magazine) that had an expose on the "carbon footprint fallacy." It said that only 5% of the energy consumed by agriculture came from transportation while 95% came from production. I didn't read further, but I'm assuming the basis of this 95/5 ratio is from industrialized farming in the States/developed countries where heavy machinery, industrial pesticides and fertilizers, etc are used. It also gave the example that buying Kenyan tulips in Holland was better carbon-footprint-wise than buying Dutch tulips in Holland itself. Then I think the article goes on how developed countries using the food miles issue, are yet again exploiting (inadvertently?) developing countries with agriculture-based economies by influencing demand against their exports. What's your say? (And I ask this only to be provocative, in the best sense of the word.)
May 1, 2011 | 1:21 pm
that produce looks amazing! i know that the philippines doesn't allow GMOs and i am sure it is easy to get organic produce, both of which i am excited about as an american about to move to manila. my question is about being able to eat the produce. i understand i can't drink the water so i assume i shouldn't eat fresh produce but i could be wrong. do you have any information on this?
thanks and i love your blog.
May 1, 2011 | 1:50 pm
Ditto on your observation re the hazard of staples to close packages . . .
May 1, 2011 | 3:24 pm
@Tracy, my banter with ConnieC may have given the impression that I am a campaigning locav(b)ore. I am not, although I prefer to buy local food in season but that's because they are better quality and cheaper. Politically, I concluded a long time ago that there is a white man's empire that is built on the labor and resources of colored people, black, brown and yellow and most of these women.
May 1, 2011 | 7:48 pm
OOps, a faux pas, MM. I shouldn't preempt the owner ( on the basket source). Sorry.
And… definitely agree with Footloose (again) re #15.
May 1, 2011 | 8:03 pm
wow this is indeed a great find! ;)
May 1, 2011 | 11:22 pm
MM, you snuck up on the proprietor, as per your usual style haha. He thought you were going to wipe him out so early in the morning :0
For whatever it's worth to other readers, I trust this source 100% and confidently consume their produce with only a light wash to remove debris.
As for the carbon footprint angle, I think some may not realize that for a farmer to commercially raise animals free from medicines, the livestock has to be pastured VERY FAR away from other animal farms. When they first started, the animals got sick from a nearby far and they had to start over in an area much further into the forest. The only places close enough to Manila to possibly raise animals so far from other farms is North Luzon, which may be nearer but I'm guessing that accessibility is a big problem. There is never a perfect solution, but I think the way the produce/livestock is raised naturally and biodynamically has it's own positive impact to consider.
Oh, and in case he failed to mention it to you, they have "trained" the pigs to eat grass like cows. Imagine that, vegetarian pigs :D
May 1, 2011 | 11:28 pm
@Laura, I suggest you bring a bottle or two of good Probiotics from the States when you come here as a source of support for your digestive system for the first few months or so. It would definitely soften the impact of adjusting to the 'new bugs' your gut is not used to.
May 2, 2011 | 12:20 am
All these wonderful greens! I knew i should have dragged my better half out of bed when i had waken up early. Great finds mm! I only used to find mizuna at santi's.
May 2, 2011 | 3:42 am
thank you MM for that very detailed response! i will certainly be emailing you sometime this summer when i arrive. and thanks, jake, for the additional tip.
May 2, 2011 | 5:11 am
We went thru Buda , that's the border between Bukidnon and Davao, a few weeks ago. Roadside stalls were selling baby carrots at 5 pesos per kilo. Lettuce went for 30 per kilo.Organic and freshly harvested, they were a great bargain.
May 2, 2011 | 10:28 am
Thanks Connie C.! I'll be bringing the whole family to Aloha Farm next week. Hopefully before 8AM, if the kids are up to it.
May 2, 2011 | 12:53 pm
Hi marketman, tanong ko lang po kung saan pwede gamitin ang leaves ng fresh carrots? there is a weekly Farmer's Market here in Dubai just near the Burj Khalifa. it truly is a bit pricey but really worth it when it comes to freshness. I was just wondering what to do with some produce that I find there like the fresh carrots with leaves and even white radish with leaves too. sabi po nila pwedeng substitute sa spinach ang leaves ng radish. hope you can help me. ayoko lang po kasi na may matapon sa mga nabibili kong gulay lalo na may kamahalan sila. thanks for your time. More power!
best regards,
May 2, 2011 | 4:52 pm
wonderful post MM!! :) let's support local farmers! loving down to earth's grassfed beef! :)
May 2, 2011 | 4:54 pm
Wow, simply wow. Listening to my body, I've been eating just salads during lunch for the past weeks, and I feel really good. Thanks for the lovely post and photos!
Laura, like the other commenter, I suggest you bring with you several bottles of probiotics. You will discover that there's only a handful of choices available here and most of which are significantly more expensive than what you would pay for in the US, or are out of stock half of the time. Start taking these the week before your move and continue taking them for a few months or so. You can always ship extra bottles with your other stuff thru the door-to-door balikbayan boxes. Happy relocating!
May 2, 2011 | 7:39 pm
Top pic easily must be one of the most beautiful you've ever posted.
Not the pointy baby carrots out front but the stubby bunch right behind it. A crazy man with four of those carrots stuffed into his ears and nostrils nasally besought the doctor what's wrong with him and the doctor replied without missing a beat, "you're not eating properly."
May 2, 2011 | 9:37 pm
The vibrance of such ingredients invites even the most sceptical of palates! It seems that there is some improvement in the education of the very young these days as I'm seeing an increase in their intake of the lovable veggies… have a niece who's around 6 of age but eats veggies like an adult may it be ampalaya, radishes or carrots, you name it! Which is NOT what I can say for myself when I was of the same age, Haven't even gotten over ampalaya yet! Do you still have any veggies that you can't take MM? :)
May 2, 2011 | 10:17 pm
Thank you for your exquisite take on our produce. We were so happy to indulge you (though we thought you were going to wipe out our produce so early in the day!) But it was truly an inspiring moment, seeing how people like you have responded to the products we have grown and brought in from Bukidnon. We have been so excited about the possibilities of growing the specialty vegetables and finally making available grass-fed beef/pork. Most of the vegetables we are now growing were not readily available and so in the past, they had to be imported from Australia or China. We're so happy to play a part in reducing everyone's carbon footprint, and having people know where their food comes from. And the beef and pork! Everyday we're learning more and more about the health benefits of grass-fed meat. We're too excited about these too. We haven't been eating (well trying not to) meat and pork for some time now, and then finally we could do so without so much guilt.
And yes, the staples were a big no-no! We didn't know the lady we had manning the booth was doing that, but she did, and it was clearly our mistake. Thank you for pointing it out, and of course, it will never happen again.
We're growing Frisee and it should be available soon. The lettuce is seasonal though and so we do not have these on a regular basis. Right now, what we have is Green Frillice, a Batavia type lettuce which looks like a Frisee because of its frilled leaves.
Thank you again for the inspiring post and we hope we won't let you down. All our best.
May 3, 2011 | 10:49 am
Hi, MM! Was very happy that you also like Down to Earth! Have been a happy suki until today. Just a word of advice when you buy from them — buy from their stall and don't rely on their delivery. Very very disappointed. They asked me to pay in advance for my order + a delivery fee. I happily obliged and we agreed on the date of delivery. On the agreed date, received an sms that there would be a 1 day delay due to a delay in loading. The following day, no word at all from them. When I called, it was then I found out that there was still a delay in the flight. No apologies at all from them. Was very frustrated because I ordered it as a "gift" to my father-in-law. He cancelled all his meetings for the day just to wait for the meat, but no advise at all from them. Sorry for the long rant. Just want to warn you about their unreliable delivery. Products are good, but I will definitely go to another supplier if one was available.
May 4, 2011 | 6:48 pm
MM…how about growing your own lettuce in containers…would make such a colorful arrangement. I know it is scorching hot there now and therefore lettuce being a spring vegetable and likes cool weather will not thrive there now. But you do have an airconditioned house and your container will most likely thrive indoors this time of the year. I do agree that the mesculin mix is a bit large. I would therefore call it …something blend ….like maybe green blend or red blend.
May 5, 2011 | 6:52 am
Swiss Chard!! Wow! I have been trying to grow them for a while to no avail, must be in the seeds…
I always wash my salads 3 times, and in the first wash I add some vinegar to the water….
May 5, 2011 | 2:48 pm
Nacho, …if I am not mistaken, Swiss Chard is a spring or cool weather vegetable just like pechay and gai lan…planted in the spring. Am not sure when the cool weather starts there maybe Oct. or Nov…you might have luck starting the seeds and direct sowing it. I have tomato seeds that I saved back in 2008 and still viable. Howver, I stored them in the freezer though…it could be your seeds you bought are wayy past their prime or viability. The Neon or Bright lights variety is a stunner. Send me your e-mail address and I could mail some seeds for you but I do not know how many days the Pinoy Pony Express would take. If you cannot use all the seeds, best to store them in the freezer.
May 6, 2011 | 2:45 am
The Broccolini shown in the picture seems to be different from the broccolini we have in North America, which is also known as Rapini.. Or is this a totally different plant from the Rapini ?
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- San Clemente's train "station" deposits you right in front of the pier.
San Clemente, No Car Necessary
Take Amtrak 1.5 hours north for an authentic beach town vibe.
Halfway between San Diego and Los Angeles is the charming coastal town of San Clemente, CA. Somewhat akin to San Diego in its wholesomeness, San Clemente also boasts beachside ambiance without the pretensions commonly found in more posh Southern California destinations.
The Amtrak Surfliner stops right on the beach a couple of times a day, so a train adventure up the coast is a definite go. On the other side of the tracks is the wooden-planked San Clemente Pier (at left) with the wonderful Fisherman's Restaurant (611 Avenida Victoria) perched right above the waves. A walk on the pier is a great way to work off some calories before or after dinner and enjoy some fresh air and beautiful scenery.
I stayed at the Spanish-themed Beachcomber Motel (533 Avenida Victoria) overlooking the train tracks. The themed gardens and exotic landscaping were entrancing. Across the street is the quaint Seahorse Resort (602 Avenida Victoria), and very close by you'll find the most delicious crepes ever to find their way into your mouth at La Galette Creperie (612 Avenida Victoria)! Beach Ice Cream (624 Avenida Victoria) has the tastiest hot chocolate around.
If you are detecting that all these business lie within close range of one another, you are correct. It's possible to kick back right on the beach and have a host of attractive culinary options to chose from.
Up the road, the town's business district holds a few worthy stops. My daughter went crazy at Cottage Bliss (211 S. Avenida Del Mar), a shop full of dazzling and entrancing glittery collectibes and feminine objets d' art.
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Phones ringing off the hook the past 24 hours as numerous industry insiders have told us that Full Tilt Poker is planning on announcing some major land-based events on Monday.
We don't have all the details yet, but from what we've been told:
:: While not necessarily a "tour," Tilt will be having "events" (one of which is in London) that would run in direct competition with other tours.
:: Full Tilt pros will not be able to play in any competing tour during the dates of their event.
Word is there are some very "good for poker" tie-ins to the Tilt events, so sounds interesting. We'll update this post as more information becomes available.
UPDATE: Info has been trickling into us since this post. The three most prominent rumors are (in order of how accurate we believe them to be):
1) One event is definitely overlapping with the WSOP Europe and Federated poker thingy "tour" stop #2 (October 4-7). This is the one we believe to be in London. We've heard that there is another overlapping event to Federated but aren't willing to confirm it at this point.
2) The events are $100k buy-in.
3) As part of this, Tilt is forming a "poker union" of sorts for players.
We're about 99% on #1 being accurate. We're pretty confident #2 is accurate. And #3 we think is a dog, but heard it twice now so worth mentioning at least.


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Bespoke + Penguin: Midnight in Peking Walking TourPosted: April 4th, 2016 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Food For Thought, Hot Tips, Upcoming Events | Tags: Beijing Postcards, Beijing Railway Station, Bespoke Beijing, brothels, Capital M, Gothic Church, Historic Maps, hutong streets, Lars Ulrik Thom, Midnight in Peking, Old Peking, opium dens, Paul French, Sarah Keenlyside, The Badlands | 1 Comment »
Midnight in Peking still stands as my favorite China book. A true story about the horrific murder of a young expat girl in the late 1930's of old Beijing, this story still haunts me but I love recommending it to everyone I know. It's one of those books you just can't put down (I think I read the whole thing in 72 hours and I'm sure there are many others who have done the same).
The book begins with the discovery of her dead, mutilated body found at the base of a haunted watchtower and the conclusions of her autopsy, so the scariest part is pretty much over after the first chapter (no need for spoiler alerts), but it really draws its readers deep into the twisted plot of this story as the murder mystery unfolds. While offering fresh insights into pre-war Peking, it's incredible to learn about how Beijing's network of alleys that surrounded the privileged and exclusive Legation Quarter was a seedy mix of brothels, dive bars and opium dens. In this tragic quest for justice, you have to just remind yourself that this isn't fiction.
Not to be morbid, but the year that I read Midnight in Peking, I went to the Bookworm and bought 5 copies for family and friends back home as Christmas gifts. I was also one of the first people to sign up for Paul French's walking tour. Not only did this walking tour through the back alleyways of old Peking bring the story to life, it was pretty awesome to have the privilege to meet the talented author of this gripping tale.
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If you thought choosing a smartphone was difficult last year, it's even tougher now. That's a good thing, though, because it means innovation in the wireless industry has skyrocketed. All four major U.S. carriers have stepped up their data network speeds. The latest crop of Android smartphones is more diverse and powerful than ever. And Apple's game-changing iPhone 4 has finally made it over to Verizon Wireless, opening up access to another 90 million customers.
But not everyone in the industry has met the same level of success this year. Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 and HP's webOS have been struggling to stay in the game. Research In Motion is paddling furiously to stay afloat with an aging BlackBerry lineup. And Nokia sold its Symbian soul and threw in with Microsoft; as a result, Nokia won't be a player in the U.S. for at least another six months.
Taken together, these massive changes make most of the old advice about choosing a smartphone obsolete. So let's throw it all away and start over. What should you be looking for when buying a smartphone? Here are seven key points to consider:
Despite all the hardware and mobile software innovation, your wireless service provider remains your most important decision. No matter which device you buy, it's a doorstop unless you have good wireless coverage. Maybe you have friends and family on the same carrier that you talk to for free, and you don't want that to change with your next phone. Maybe you're lusting after a certain device—say, an iPhone, or an unlocked smartphone for international travel. And of course, you want to choose a carrier that offers fair prices, and provides the best coverage in your area. These are all good reasons to put the carrier decision first.
We have two major features to help you choose. For our Readers' Choice Awards, more than 10,000 PCMag.com readers told us which carrier they prefer based on coverage, call quality, device selection and other factors. And for our 2011 Fastest Mobile Networks feature, we're sending drivers to 21 U.S. cities to scope out which smartphone carriers have the best Internet access.
Operating System
Sometimes, a platform's user interface or app selection just speaks to you, and that's all there is to it. With that in mind, and at the risk of attracting flames, let's break it down as well as we can for those who aren't so fully vested.
At the time of this writing, Google's Android and Apple's iOS have the buzz. The iPhone has the best app store, the smoothest user interface (which some people don't like, but many do), and the best media features. But the iPhone limits you to Verizon and AT&T's 3G data networks, and Apple's tightly controlled ecosystem can feel stifling. Android sales have now surpassed the iPhone, and you can buy Android phones on all seven of the top U.S. carriers. Many Android phones offer rich features like high-speed 4G Internet, dual-core processors, 4-inch screens, and free GPS navigation, and Android's open-source nature makes it a tweaker's dream. But it also means fragmented third-party app compatibility, occasional bugs, carrier-installed bloatware you can't remove, and scattered, sporadic OS updates.
Don't get us wrong: there are other solid smartphone platforms. But there are issues with each. BlackBerrys still command hefty U.S. market share and work as well as ever, but RIM's star is fading as attention shifts away from email and enterprise-managed devices. Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 is surprisingly polished and easy to use, but Microsoft hasn't sold many units yet. HP bought Palm last year, but we're still waiting to see new WebOS devices beyond the disappointing Veer. Nokia still dominates outside of the U.S., but sales continue to erode here, and now the company is in the middle of a complex transition to Windows Phone 7. Perhaps most importantly, none of these platforms have nearly the same level of third-party app support as iOS or Android.
Form Factor
Touch screens allow for slimmer devices, smoother user interfaces, easy Web browsing, and a quality video-playback experience. And thanks to a lack of hardware buttons, third-party app developers can design their dream control schemes without worrying about differences in button layouts. But, for some, typing on a touch screen can be a drag. Hardware QWERTY keyboards are easier to type quickly on, and are still ideal for many messaging fiends. But hardware keyboards either add bulk, in the case of horizontal and vertical sliders, or they reduce screen real estate, in the case of BlackBerry-like slabs. A few oddball designs tilt upwards like the Nokia E7.
For many folks, apps are the primary reason to get a smartphone. If that describes you, go iPhone or go Android. Apple's App Store leads with more than 300,000 apps that are put through a rigorous quality check process. The iPhone also plays the best games. Android Market is catching up quickly, though. Many independent developers like the freedom Android Market offers, as Apple can put the kibosh on whatever app category it feels like (such as vintage game console emulators), but not all apps run on all Android phones; there are so many phone models that maintaining quality control is tough. Other smartphone OSes can run apps, but there are much fewer available, and usually don't match their iPhone or Android counterparts in sheer power.
Call Quality
These things are still supposed to make calls, right? For voice quality, check the individual phone reviews. Wireless network coverage is always the biggest factor. But individual phones can vary in reception, earpiece quality, transmission quality through the microphone, and side-tone (the echo of your own voice that helps prevent you from yelling at the other person). A phone with middling to poor reception quality can be almost impossible to use in a marginal coverage area, while one with excellent reception can make the best of the little signal that's available. Another point to consider: some phones have much louder speakerphones than others. A few have buggy Bluetooth stacks that make pairing with headsets and in-car hands-free stereos a pain.
Up-Front Prices
Cell phones are more expensive than they appear. American wireless carriers subsidize the price of handets, in exchange for signing customers to binding two-year contracts. That's why you can get a phone like the powerful HTC Inspire 4G for just $99 on AT&T, even though the phone's actual retail price is $449.
Still, amortize the up-front cost out over two years, and it pales in comparison to what you'll pay every month. Look at it in that light, and maybe it makes sense to splurge up front to get the awesome HTC Thunderbolt or Apple iPhone 4 you really want, while maybe paring back your minutes or an extra feature or two to hold monthly costs in check. (Or just go with a cheaper carrier. More on those in a second.) Unlocked phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S II lack subsidies and cost the most up front, sometimes well in excess of $500. But they let you swap in any AT&T or T-Mobile SIM card, as well as use any prepaid international cards that help you save big when traveling. Unlocked phones don't work on other American carriers, though.
Monthly Fees
This is where things gets tricky, as the carriers make it exceedingly difficult to figure out how much you'll actually pay per month. Verizon and AT&T plans tend to cost the most, but those two carriers have the best voice and data coverage in the nation. Sprint and T-Mobile offer considerable savings, especially on unlimited voice, data, and texting plans, but don't have quite the same level of network coverage.
Don't want to play the contract game at all? Go for a smaller carrier or even a prepaid phone. We're beginning to see prepaid smartphones appear everywhere, especially on smaller regional carriers like MetroPCS, U.S. Cellular, and Cricket Wireless. If you live in an appropriate coverage area and don't need a cutting edge device, the potential savings can be huge. Even phones with contracts on the smaller carriers like MetroPCS can run as little as $40 or $50 per month, and that's with unlimited voice, data, and text messages, and no extra taxes or fees.
Which Smartphone to Get?
Well, that depends on the factors discussed above, but our recent phone round-ups and top products lists are a good place to start your search:
The Best Android Phones
Phones with the Best Battery Life
The 10 Best Touch-Screen Phones
The 10 Best Phones with Keyboards
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Beccles Waveney House
previously known as: Waveney Wine Vault
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Real Ale is available here
Puddingmoor, NR34 9PL
01502 712270
A riverside hotel dating from the 16th century with 18th century additions. It has a riverside bar, a separate restaurant and 12 en-suite bedrooms. The terrace also gives fine views.
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Evening meals
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An all RED affair with wines from Pondalowie in Bendigo Victoria, Australia. Join us at the bar or on the terrace for wine & appetizers with special guest from the winery Luke Morris, Pondalowie's export manager
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Pondalowie Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Pondalowie Vineyard Blend 2008, Pondalowie Shiraz 2008 & Pinga Petite Sirah 2007
Smoked salmon & crab cakes
Marinated grilled veggies, olives and feta cheese
Tortilla's guacamole, salsa & black bean dip
Caesar salad with bacon & avocado
Mini lamb burgers with Tzatziki
Chicken sate with spicy peanut sauce
Wild Mushrooms on toast with truffle oil
Camembert cheese, celery & apricot chutney
Dominic & Krystina Morris have produced wines throughout Europe and Australia, winning International Red Wine of the Year, many 95+ Robert Parker and Wine Spectator scores, and Top 100 accolades from international wine publications. In 1996, with Dominic's brother Luke, they established a family vineyard in Bendigo, Victoria, one of Australia's oldest wine
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Gomorrah opens Friday in select theaters
The opening scene of the fact-based Italian gangster film Gomorrah encapsulates everything that is good and, ultimately, wanting in this critically acclaimed picture. As mafia members relax in a tanning salon, a group of rival gangsters stroll in, issue a few pleasantries to their brethren in crime, and then suddenly gun them down, leaving the dead mobsters to bake in the UV rays.
As the film's title card bursts onto the screen, the viewer's interest is piqued, and thanks to years spent watching movies of this ilk, we have questions. Who are the gunmen? Why did they kill the other gangsters? How will this episode eventually fit into the film's primary storyline? Surprisinglyand unfortunatelyonly the first question is answered, and only partly.
Gomorrah is adapted from a book by journalist Roberto Saviano that exposes the powerful, Neapolitan crime syndicate known as Camorra. Saviano has suffered threats on his life as a result of his revelations, and his prose reflects the deadly serious subject matter.
Director Matteo Garrone extends Saviano's realist approach to the big screen, crafting a narrative that is gritty and ferociously cynical. Incorporating an Altman-esque approach (think Nashville and Short Cuts), the movie oscillates between five separate storylines (only two appreciably intersect) about Italians affected by organized crime. In one, two brash wannabes named Marco and Ciro steal a cache of Camorra weapons. For the duration of the film, the hapless duo fire off their guns, rob a casino and spout lines from the 1983 Brian De Palma film Scarface. The use of this kitschy classic, canonical in gangsta rap culture, drives home Garrone's goal of deglamorizing both the real-life mob lifestyle and the gangster film genre. Indeed, it is telling that Garrone doesn't spotlight the gangsters themselves, but rather the quasi-innocents ensnared in the culture of the mob.
However, in his attempt to redefine mob movies, Garrone eschews many of the qualities that make cinema interesting and tantalizing. He focuses so squarely on his characters' sinful awfulness that he forgets it's often the sinners who lure the moviegoers. For instance, in one subplot, we periodically visit Roberto, a recent graduate working in that old standby, waste management, who watches his corrupt boss illegally dump toxic chemicals in disused mines. Roberto's character arc remains flat throughout, serving merely as a conduit of disgust over his boss' actions. In another subplot, a timid mob bagman walks a tightrope between feuding factions that are each trying to exploit him. A 13-year-old boy named Totò, who longs for acceptance into a gang, looks on as violence envelopes and destroys those around him. And, ultimately, the Scarface fans Marco and Ciro are just a couple of knuckleheads who stupidly overstep their bounds.
In trying to squeeze in the many slices of life affected by Camorra, Garrone creates a diffuse narrative that reserves little of its 135-minute running time for developing a creative plot or provocative, fascinating characters. The lone exception is the tale of Pasquale, a haute couture tailor who spends nights secretly training Chinese sweatshop workers in the art of sewing knockoffs in violation of his competing, Camorra-controlled employer. The intrigue in this storyline dissipates after the opening scene, unfortunately.
Much the same can be said about a film full of thematic import that, stylistically speaking, takes the easy way out. A good filmmaker knows how to sell the sizzle and the steak, and Gomorrah could have used a lot less tumid monotony and a lot more Tony Montana.