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Our promotion of entrepreneurship is not limited to one week alone. Throughout the year, our embassies and consulates host events to empower entrepreneurs to start businesses that can thrive. Secretary Kerry attended the fourth annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit last month in Kuala Lumpur. The White House initiated this event, hosted this year by the Government of Malaysia, brought together over 3,000 entrepreneurs, investors, academics, startup organizers, business people, and government officials from over 110 countries. The Summit underscored our efforts to promote entrepreneurship as a solution to build stable societies, encourage economic growth, and provide opportunities for youth.
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Innovation and entrepreneurship are critical to promoting prosperity around the world. Right now, the U.S. Department of State is partnering with nearly 80 organizations to foster entrepreneurship worldwide and invent the half billion new jobs the world is expected to need by 2030. Science, technology, and innovation have no borders. When you're free to pursue your own ideas and follow your dreams, it means more prosperity and progress for us all.
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15 Business Aviation Milestones
Business aviation would be nowhere if it weren't for the pioneers who jump-started aeronautical development in the first part of the last century. The Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh and the early air racers who squeezed every ounce of available technology into what were then state-of-the-art airplanes all deserve much credit. Still, it wasn't until after World War II that private aviation blossomed, aided by a confluence of a large pool of job-seeking pilots and technicians, plenty of redundant military transport planes and a growing appetite among business travelers for safe, reliable and swift transportation. Here's a look at 15 turning points that helped get us to where we are today.
1. Dee Howard Begins Converting Military Transports (1947)
An Air Force mechanic during World War II, Durrell Unger "Dee" Howard started Howard Aero in San Antonio in 1947. Howard and his crew began by maintaining twin-engine Lockheed Venturas but soon concluded that a few careful modifications would improve the airplane and make it more attractive to business travelers. The company dubbed its first conversion the Howard 250 because of the airplane's cruising speed-250 mph-which at the time was pretty fast for an airplane with a piston radial engine. Other models followed, including the Howard 350 and culminating in the Howard 500, which featured a pressurized cabin that would henceforth be de rigueur on business aircraft. Howard's timing was ill-fated, however, as the Model 500, most of which his company built in-house, didn't receive FAA certification until February 1963, well past the 1959 certification of the first purpose-built business aviation turboprop, Grumman's GI.
2. A Business Aviation Association Forms (1947)
On May 17, 1946, a small group met at the Wings Club in New York City to hear Bristol Meyers vice president Palmer Lathrop discuss the need to protect business aviation's interests and guard against excessive government regulation. Lathrop invited company presidents to the next meeting, and the 16 people who attended it agreed to form an association, which was incorporated on Feb. 13, 1947, as the Corporation Aircraft Owners Association. The group-which later changed its name to National Business Aircraft Association and then National Business Aviation Association-held its first membership meeting on Sept. 24, 1947, at New York City's Biltmore Hotel, with 19 company members attending. Today, the NBAA is perhaps best known for its annual convention, but the association does much more for its nearly 8,000 members. Current projects include fighting the Transportation Security Administration's effort to impose airline-like security regulations on business aircraft and partnering with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association on the "No Plane, No Gain" advocacy program.
3. The First Business Jet Debuts (1954)
In an ironic twist, the first business jet was what now would qualify as a very light jet (VLJ), the aircraft type that some industry observers recently predicted would soon "darken the skies" and spawn huge air-taxi businesses. None of that has come to pass, and perhaps the VLJ makers of today could benefit from a history lesson. The Morane-Saulnier Paris Jet, a four-seater that could fly 1,000 miles at 350 mph in pressurized comfort, made its first flight on July 29, 1954, attracting the interest of Beech Aircraft. Beech signed up as U.S. distributor of the Paris Jet but sold only two, including one to Henry and Louise Timken. The Timkens themselves were key players in the development of the aerospace industry, manufacturing the bearings found in nearly every wheel, engine and gearbox that took to the skies.
4. Lockheed Launches the Bizjet Era (1957)
The business jet era began in earnest when Lockheed decided to build a jet for a military competition and ended up with an attractive airplane for business travelers who saw the benefits of owning their own jets. Later iterations of the four-engine Lockheed JetStar, which first flew on Sept. 4, 1957, added more efficient engines. Production ended in 1979 but the robustly designed jet has had a long and fruitful service life, with some models still flying today. What is sad about Lockheed and the JetStar is that the company was arguably first to market with a practical business jet, yet it never explored the huge opportunities that other manufacturers eventually exploited. If Lockheed had but tried, there might have been a whole family of JetStar-inspired designs competing with the Cessnas, Beechcrafts, Bombardiers, Embraers, Falcons, Gulfstreams, Hawkers and Learjets that serve the market today.
5. Bill Lear Introduces the Lear 23 (1963)
Bill Lear has been described as part engineer, part showman and a tireless promoter of his endless list of ideas. His Lear 23, adapted from a Swiss military jet, was the smallest, lightest, best-performing non-military aircraft ever built. When test pilots Bob Hagen and Hank Beaird took off from Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita, Kan., on Oct. 7, 1963, they helped launch the age of small high-performance business jets. Now Bombardier, which smartly bought Learjet in 1990, is one of the largest jet manufacturers, with a diverse product line, from smaller Learjets to the ultra-long-range Global line and air transport regional jets.
6. Pan Am and FedEx Popularize the Falcon 20 (1963)
Two major airline companies are responsible for helping to launch the fabulously successful line of Falcon jets. Pan Am became the initial U.S. distributor for the Mystère (later renamed Falcon 20) after it first flew on May 4, 1963. Then college student Fred Smith, whose paper on a new type of package-delivery company earned a C from his professor, launched Federal Express with a fleet of 31 Falcon 20s. Unlike Lockheed with the JetStar, Dassault didn't rest on the Falcon 20's laurels and instead developed the Falcon brand into a large family of business jets that today is pushing the performance and technology envelope.
7. Beech Designs a Bestseller (1964)
Business aviation isn't all about jets and Beech Aircraft moved up the aviation food chain from powerful piston twins to the natural next step, a twin-engine turboprop. Now the people who run Hawker Beechcraft are mighty happy that Beech Aircraft went the turboprop route because while the recession has seriously hurt new jet sales, turboprops remain a bright spot in the market. The King Air 90's first flight occurred on Jan. 24, 1964, and the lineup has since grown into a huge family, from the latest King Air C90GTi to the venerable yet modern and roomy King Air 350i. Of course, Hawker Beechcraft builds jets, too, but it's the King Air family that has built the company's fortunes.
8. The Gulfstream Era Begins (1966)
The Gulfstream II-the company's first jet and the first of what would become a long line of large-cabin jets-made its debut flight on Oct. 2, 1966 in Bethpage, N.Y. More than 40 years later, Gulfstream's "G" series jets have captured the imaginations of buyers worldwide as Gulfstream Aerospace prepares the latest model, the G650, for certification.
9. Embraer Enters the Aerospace Market (1968)
When a Brazilian company first flew its Bandeirante twin-turboprop commuter airliner on Oct. 26, 1968, few could have predicted that the firm would become the world's third-largest aircraft manufacturer. Now Embraer is closing in on Cessna and Hawker Beechcraft with a product line that is filling niches unexplored by its competitors and pushing the technology envelope with new fly-by-wire flight controls for the latest Legacy 450 and 500 models.
10. Cessna Introduces the Citation 500 (1969)
Cessna's engineers have derived an amazing number of airplane models from the basic Cessna Citation 500, which first flew on Sept. 15, 1969. Hardly a year goes
by that Cessna doesn't announce another new Citation, along with what always turns out to be an accurate prediction of performance, specifications and certification schedule. The company has perfected the complicated process of developing new airplanes.
11. Garrett Spawns an Engine Family (1970)
Business aircraft would never have proliferated without the motive power to make them fly, and the company founded by Cliff Garrett (who died in 1963) ended up developing one of the most successful business jet engines in history: the TFE731, which debuted in 1970. If you've flown in a business jet, it is highly likely that you've experienced the smooth whine of what is now the Honeywell TFE731.
12. Corporate Aviation Gets Its Own Helicopter (1977)
In the early days, helicopters were utilitarian and not particularly attractive, a perfect example of function over form and not necessarily what you'd want to bring to a crucial business meeting. But Sikorsky broke that mold with the S-76 Spirit (named for the U.S. bicentennial). Arguably the first helicopter designed specifically for the business aviation market, it was sleek and elegant, with an interior to rival that of any corporate jet. From its first flight on March 13, 1977, the S-76 has progressed from the A model to the latest variant, the soon-to-be-certified and more powerful S-76D.
13. Timeshares Come to Business Aviation (1986)
In 1986, a brilliant mathematician and businessman named Richard Santulli launched the company that became NetJets, the first practical and effective fractional-share jet operation. Although NetJets has always had a tough time turning a profit, the company was attractive enough to win the attention of Warren Buffett, and his company Berkshire Hathaway bought the fractional provider in 1998 for $725 million. Now, although NetJets is suffering the effects of the recession (and Santulli resigned from the business in August), NetJets remains the biggest operator in a field that spawned multiple competitors.
14. Global Positioning Systems Debuts (1995)
There may be no better example of government spending generating billions of dollars' worth of business activity and benefitting mankind than the Global Positioning System, which started as an Air Force project. GPS became operational on April 27, 1995, and after the Air Force turned off signals that hobbled the system's accuracy for civilian users in 2000, use of GPS-based products exploded. GPS has not only made driving and flying more convenient but has contributed enormously to flight safety and will be a key part of new air-traffic-control systems that should make flying even safer and more efficient. The accuracy of GPS is also an important factor in Honeywell's development of the enhanced ground-proximity-warning system, designed to help prevent controlled-flight-into-terrain accidents.
15. Cessna Delivers the First VLJ (2006)
By the time Cessna delivered the first very light jet, the Citation Mustang, in November 2006, some industry observers were predicting that a new era of safe, efficient and amazingly inexpensive small aircraft would revolutionize business jet travel. At the peak of the hype, Eclipse Aviation founder and chief VLJ evangelist Vern Raburn claimed more than 2,500 orders for the Eclipse 500 twinjet. Alas, air-taxi pioneer DayJet, which held some 1,400 of those orders, didn't survive. Eclipse itself spent well over a billion dollars and built 259 airplanes before going bankrupt. Eclipse endures, however, as its assets were recently picked up for a mere $40 million by a new company called Eclipse Aerospace. The VLJ era continues, too, with Embraer's Phenom 100 expected to see more than 100 deliveries by the end of 2009, rapidly catching up with the Mustang, which Cessna prefers to call an entry-level jet.
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Published August 13, 2006
A St. Petersburg Times poll found that more than half of Floridians think President Bush has done a poor job handling the war in Iraq, an opinion that could spill over into this fall's elections.
Fifty-four percent of Floridians statewide gave the president the lowest ranking possible, and 22 percent rated his war performance as "fair," the poll found.
Bush's overall job performance was not significantly better. In the poll, 64 percent of Floridians rated his performance as poor or fair. Thirty-four percent rated him good or excellent.
"It's an abysmal ranking," said pollster Thomas Eldon, one of two pollsters the Times used. "You get a sense that the people in the survey want to see this resolved in a positive fashion. They just have lost confidence in the Bush administration's ability to conduct this war."
National polls have found similar sentiments for months, and that discontent culminated earlier this week in the defeat of a sitting U.S. senator. Democratic Sen. Joe Lieberman, Al Gore's vice presidential running mate in 2000, was turned out by his own party for his staunch support of the Iraqi invasion. He lost to a fellow Democrat whose sole issue is that he opposes the war.
More than half of Floridians, 56 percent, said the United States did not make the right decision to invade Iraq. And more than half, 58 percent, also said the United States should establish a timetable to withdraw all troops from Iraq. Thirty-seven percent said the United States should stay as long as it takes to stabilize the country.
Kellyanne Conway of the Polling Co. noted that , even as Republican Hispanics and women were "happier" with the president than other GOP groups, white Republican men may express their displeasure with Iraq by not showing up at the polls this fall. That could spell trouble for Republican incumbents, especially those in federal office.
The president also did not poll well with older voters. The poll found that 48 percent of seniors rated his job performance as "poor."
"He is having a very tough time around seniors, and seniors back in the 2004 election were a part of the (Karl) Rove coalition, and they're beginning to disappear on Bush in pretty significant numbers," Eldon said.
Judy Reinach 65, of Key Biscayne agrees. The self-avowed Republican political junkie says she's opposed to the war and saw no connection between the terrorism attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and the war in Iraq.
"There's been misplaced priorities," Reinach said. "I think George Bush means well, but I didn't think he got it right."
The St. Petersburg Times telephone survey of 800 registered voters was conducted Aug. 6-9 by the firms Schroth Eldon & Associates, whose clients primarily are Democrats, and the Polling Co., which works with Republicans. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.5 percent.
The poll was completed before Americans learned of the terrorist plot that was uncovered by British authorities last week.
Only Congress fared worse than the president. Seventeen percent of Floridians rated Congress as doing at least a good job, according to the poll. But 82 percent rated the job Congress has done as either poor or fair.


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You should talk with your doctor about medical conditions you have and all prescribed and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements you take, including
For safety reasons, you can't drive for 24 hours after the procedure, as the sedatives used during the procedure need time to wear off. You will need to make plans for getting a ride home after the procedure.
The doctor needs to examine the lining of your upper GI tract during the procedure. If food or drink is in your upper GI tract when you have the procedure, the doctor will not be able to see this lining clearly. To make sure your upper GI tract is clear, the doctor will most often advise you not to eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum during the 8 hours before the procedure.
You'll be asked to lie on your side on an exam table. The doctor will carefully feed the endoscope down your esophagus and into your stomach and duodenum.A small camera mounted on the endoscope will send a video image to a monitor, allowing close examination of the lining of your upper GI tract. The endoscope pumps air into your stomach and duodenum, making them easier to see.
During the upper GI endoscopy, the doctor may
The procedure most often takes between 15 and 30 minutes. The endoscope does not interfere with your breathing, and many people fall asleep during the procedure.
After an upper GI endoscopy, you can expect the following:
Following the procedure, you—or a friend or family member who is with you if you're still groggy—will receive instructions on how to care for yourself following the procedure. You should follow all instructions.
Some results from an upper GI endoscopy are available right away after the procedure. After the sedative has worn off, the doctor will share these results with you or, if you choose, with your friend or family member. A pathologist will examine the biopsy tissue to help confirm a diagnosis. Biopsy results take a few days or longer to come back.
The risks of an upper GI endoscopy include
Bleeding and perforation are more common in endoscopies used for treatment rather than testing. Bleeding caused by the procedure often stops without treatment. Research has shown that serious complications occur in one out of every 1,000 upper GI endoscopies.1 A doctor may need to perform surgery to treat some complications. A doctor can treat an abnormal reaction to a sedative with medicines or IV fluids during or after the procedure.
If you have any of the following symptoms after an upper GI endoscopy, seek medical care right away:
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- Volleyball fans, mark your calendars! The dates and times for the USA Men's National Volleyball Team's 2006 World League matches in the United States have been finalized, USA Volleyball announced Thursday.
World-class volleyball will be on display in Utah, Minnesota and Washington later this summer as the World League returns to the United States for the first time since 2001.
Team USA will play its 2006 World League "home" matches in the northern state cities of West Valley City, Utah; Minneapolis, Minn.; and Spokane, Wash.
The Americans will be a member of Pool A along with Japan, Poland and 2000 Olympic gold medalist Serbia and Montenegro, which has earned medals at each of the last four World Leagues (silver in 2005, bronze in 2004, silver in 2003 and bronze in 2002).
The United States begins pool play at The "E" Center in West Valley City with two matches against Poland on Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15, at 7 p.m. (Mountain Time). The team then travels to Japan for two matches on the weekend of July 21-23.
Team USA will host Japan for two matches at the Target Center in Minneapolis in Week Three on Saturday and Sunday, July 29 and 30, at 7 p.m. (MT). In Week Four, the Americans play host to Serbia and Montenegro twice at Spokane Arena's Star Theatre in Spokane on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4 and 5, at 8 p.m. (Pacific Time).
The USA Men will then be away for the final two weekends of preliminary play against Poland (Aug. 11-13) and Serbia and Montenegro (Aug. 18-20).
Ticket information for the matches in Utah, Minnesota and Washington will be announced at a later date.
CSTV: College Sports Television has partnered with USA Volleyball as the official and exclusive broadcaster of the World League in the United States and will broadcast several matches throughout the season as part of its Olympic Pursuit programming.
Team USA's World League Schedule
July 14 and 15 (West Valley City, Utah)
Poland vs. USA (7 p.m. Mountain Time)
July 21-23 (Japan)
Japan vs. USA
July 29 and 30 (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Japan vs. USA (7 p.m. Mountain Time)
Aug. 4 and 5 (Spokane, Wash.)
Serbia and Montenegro vs. USA (8 p.m. Pacific Time)
Aug. 11-13 (Poland)
Poland vs. USA
Aug. 18-20 (Serbia and Montenegro)
Serbia and Montenegro vs. USA
(NOTE: Dates and times for Team USA's overseas matches will be announced at a later date)
2006 World League Pools
Pool A-Japan, Poland, Serbia and Montenegro, USA
Pool B-Argentina, Brazil, Finland, Portugal
Pool C-China, France, Italy, Russia
Pool D-Bulgaria, Cuba, Egypt, Korea


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On the first stop of her four-country tour through Europe, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to the Czech Republic. In Prague, Secretary Clinton met with Czech officials, including Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg, the leadership of the Czech Republic Social Democratic Party leadership, and Prime Minister Petr Necas, to discuss strengthening Czech energy independence, advancing human rights, and supporting democratic transitions around the world.
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BOSTON ( TheStreet) -- Super-rich home sellers are scrambling to close deals by Dec. 31 to avoid a 3.8% so-called "Obamacare Tax" -- not to mention other tax hikes set to kick in if Washington goes over the "fiscal cliff."
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High-income taxpayers who sell their homes by Dec. 31 will generally owe just 15% federal capital-gains taxes on their profits, with $500,000 exempt from all U.S. taxes if sellers are married and meet other criteria. (Singles can get $250,000 exemptions.)
Long-term capital-gains tax rates for rich people could jump to as high as 23.8% come New Year's Day, though, costing some extremely wealthy sellers millions.
For instance, Sample is marketing an $85 million Manhattan townhouse whose owner will owe Uncle Sam an extra $4 million if the property sells after Dec. 31 and tax rates soar.
Capital-gains rates are going up partly because of the Obamacare Tax, so named because it will help fund Obama's 2010 health care law.
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Rates will also rise another 5% on a wider set of taxpayers if politicians fail to avert the "fiscal cliff." That's the set of automatic tax hikes and spending cuts that will kick in Jan. 1 if lawmakers don't reach a deficit-reduction deal by then.
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The IBM Smart Surveillance Solution is designed to provide the unique capability to carry out efficient data analysis of video sequences either in real time or from recordings. These recordings can be on disk or tape storage.
The problem with today's existing "analog" surveillance is that the analog cameras record onto traditional VHS tapes, and these are rotated through, re-written after a few hours or days. To review tapes often involves human intervention, and must be done before the VHS tapes are re-used. Many shoplifters, thieves, and other law-breakers take a chance that their actions will not be caught on tape, or that they will be long gone by the time the video is analyzed.
The IBM Smart Surveillance Solution can provide a number of advantages over traditional video solutions, including:
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With real-time analytics capabilities, the new DVS service can open up a wide array of new applications that go far beyond the traditional security aspects of surveillance systems. Early adopter industries in this rapidly evolving market include retail, public sector and financial services. The retail industry estimates nearly $50 billion is lost annually to fraud, theft and administrative errors.
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Welcome to Hope Beach. A place of intoxicating beauty . . . where trouble hits with the force of a hurricane.
Inheriting a beautiful old hotel on the Outer Banks could be a dream come true for Libby. The inn cries out for her restorers talent and love of history. Shes delighted to learn of the family she never knew she had. And the handsome Coast Guard lieutenant shes met there on the island could definitely be the man of her dreams.
But Libby soon realizes that the only way she can afford the upkeep on the inn is to sell it to developers who are stalking the island. The father who willed her the inn has died before she could meet him, and her newfound brother and sister are convinced shes there to steal their birthright. Worst of all, her best friend and business partner has been kidnapped before her eyes, and Libbys under suspicion for the crime.
Libbys dream come true is becoming a nightmare. Her only option is to find her friend and prove her innocence, or lose everything on the shores of Hope Island.
USA Today bestselling author Colleen Coble has written several romantic suspense novels including Tidewater Inn, Rosemary Cottage, and the Mercy Falls, Lonestar, and Rock Harbor series. Visit her website at www.colleencoble.com Twitter: @colleencoble Facebook: colleencoblebooks
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ShannahAge: 25-34Gender: female4 Stars Out Of 5Another Hit by Coble!June 10, 2014ShannahAge: 25-34Gender: femaleQuality: 4Value: 4Meets Expectations: 4I love all of Colleen Coble's novels and this story is no exception! Colleen has you gripping the edge of your seat from the very first page! While the story is a little unrealistic (they don't call it "fiction" for nothing!), it is still exceptionally written. Most of the time, I can guess how the mystery is going to play out. Colleen does an excellent job of keeping you guessing until the very end. My suspicions were completely wrong! I love that type of story!
Libby, as a rather new Christian, is faced with obstacle after obstacle. It was great to go through her spiritual growth journey with her. She is also a strong, yet tender and loving female lead character. She would be someone I looked up to. Alec is a good, godly man. Yet, Colleen Coble gives him enough human characteristics to make him normal. He struggles just like any other man. With a cast of secondary characters like Vanessa, Brent, and Aunt Pearl, the story is never boring or drama-less. It was also nice to catch up with Bree and Kade from the Rock Harbor series!
The overall theme of the story - greed and generosity (as stated by Colleen herself) - is repeated through the decisions and situations the characters deal with. The story repeatedly makes them ask the time old question: "What Would Jesus Do?" Facing trials and tribulations is part of every life, but especially Christians. As Alec is quick to point out, "Being a Christian doesn't mean trouble never comes our way... It just means God is here, and he gives us the grace to get through the heartache." When a particular decision has to be made that is really hard, the reward can be equally great.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this story, as I do all of Colleen Coble's works. I highly recommend this story as well as any of her other works!
debhgrtyPlymouth MAAge: Over 65Gender: Female5 Stars Out Of 5Is Hope Beach Hopeless?March 5, 2014debhgrtyPlymouth MAAge: Over 65Gender: FemaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Libby's friend and business partner was kidnapped before her horrified eyes from Hope Beach. The family she never knew she had until her father died doesn't like her and is extremely antagonistic. The Inn she inherited requires a lot of work and capital. Is it hopeless? A dream come true has become a nightmare.
Colleen Coble's first in her Hope Beach series is a winner. The characters are believable and lovable. The mystery is daunting. The romance is intriguing. You'll love every minute you spend on Hope Beach. This one gets 5 stars - can't wait for the next book in the series to find out more!
Britt98Grand Prairie, TXAge: 35-44Gender: female4 Stars Out Of 5Good, Solid Romantic SuspenseJanuary 2, 2014Britt98Grand Prairie, TXAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5After reading Tidewater Inn, I am excited to read more in this series. The storyline kept my interest all the way through the book. There is a nice love story threading its way through, as well.
At the beginning of the book, Libby witnesses the abduction of her friend and business partner, Nicole. This abduction is viewed over a web cam from hours away. Libby immediately contacts the authorities and the search for her partner begins. Along the way, Libby must deal with learning that there is family that she didn't know existed. These family members don't just fold her into their group and love her_it's a battle to try to get them to accept her. She must also face suspicion by law enforcement and attempts on her life. Figuring out who to trust will be key.
The characters are well-written and the plot was enjoyable. I must say that I was pretty surprised when the villain was revealed. Good, solid romantic suspense.
ruthhill74Yelm, WAAge: 35-44Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Well-Crafted StoryDecember 23, 2013ruthhill74Yelm, WAAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I have to admit that this was a difficult read for me. I was only aware of Colleen Coble's historical romances, and this was the first time I ever have come in contact with a more contemporary romance from this author. I have to admit that the first portion of this book was rather slow for me. I actually did not think I would like it very much at all.
But as I got into the book more, the author drew me into the story. The mystery became quite intriguing, and I found myself not wanting to put the book down. I cared about the characters, and I wanted to know if everything worked out all right. I found myself often on the edge of my seat.
I began to see the things that I know in love in this author's works. I found romance, history, and a strong faith in God. God is real in this story, and you see His hand at every turn. Bad things happen, but somehow it all works together for good. It either brings people running back to God or else people turn their backs on Him. Everyone has to make the decision about what they must do with God.
I did enjoy the portions that the author inserted concerning the history of this sleepy island. Being a lover of historical fiction, I am so glad to have found this in a contemporary romance. I don't know if I would have enjoyed it as much without this!
This is truly a well-crafted story. Do not let the slow story keep you from pressing on. In the end, all will make sense. You will appreciate every detail the author gives you. And it is, of course, a bonus that there is no profanity or sex scenes! Justice is served, and all is explained in the end. And I bet you won't figure everything out!
If you have a day or two to set aside for a riveting read that will keep you guessing at every turn, this is definitely the book for you. You won't regret picking up this book!
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
debwilsonSummerfield, FLAge: 18-24Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5December 21, 2013debwilsonSummerfield, FLAge: 18-24Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for Tidewater Inn - eBook.Libby Holladay is a historic preservationist with no idea of her own roots. When her business partner, Nicole, uncovers some information regarding an inheritance on a remote island, Libby is thrilled to be the owner of a beautiful, old inn. Not only did her father leave her a dream renovation on a private beach, he left behind a family for Libby to get acquainted with.
But things are not as they seem. Libby's half siblings, Vanessa and Brent are not welcoming, and Nicole is kidnapped before she can give tell Libby what she knows. Now Libby is under suspicion for the crime, and things in the past are coming up at the most inopportune times. She has no way to prove her innocence, and time is running out as the evidence mounts against her. Even the helpful Coast Guard lieutenant who is cousin to the sheriff may not be able to help her. Will Libby be able to prove she didn't hurt Nicole? Will anyone be able to find out who did? And will the hurt between her and her father's children every be bridged?
This book was an attention grabber from the first page. I loved the setting, although I will admit it took a little while to enjoy the setting at first. But Bree and Samson won me over, as did the rumors of Blackbeard's treasure. The characters were a fun bunch, especially misguided, grieving Zach. But of course, everything works out in the end. I've learned the hard way to enjoy the happy endings, because some writers seem to not take that into consideration. Coble gives us just the right mixture of suspense mystery, and of course, romance.
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Sun Microsystems said it would cancel the development process of its certain new chips – the UltraSparc V and the Gemini. The move is aimed to improve the company's financial positions and lower operating costs.
Sun has stopped work on the UltraSparc V, a server chip that was supposed to come out late next year, and Gemini, a dual-core chip for web-servers, a company spokeswoman confirmed to News.com web-site. The Santa Clara, California-based company believes that it has to make some "difficult choices", like aborting the development process, in order to get back to profitability. Sun also plans to lay off 3300 employees, but many from the UltraSparc V and Gemini projects will remain at Sun, according to officials.
Even though the company discontinued development of some chips, Sun will still continue to create its own processors. Already this year the company is projected to release an improved version of UltraSparc IV – the UltraSparc IV+. In late 2006 the company is likely to unveil its multi-core, multi-threaded chip code-named
The legendary server company of the eighties and nineties, Sun Microsystems started to lose market share in the past several years after its processors, such as UltraSparc III, faced delays and appeared to be slower compared to competitors designed by companies like IBM or Intel.
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Showing growing confidence in the resurrection of the market of semiconductors, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company on Tuesday said that its board of directors had approved plans to expand existing manufacturing capacities and initiate building of a new fab in central Taiwan.
The board of directors approved capital appropriations of $1.0516 billion to expand advanced process capacity at Fab 12 and Fab 14. The expansion is projected to bring the total 300mm capacity of TSMC to 100 thousand wafers a month. In addition, the board approved capital appropriations of $321 million to expand and upgrade 200mm wafer fab capacity. Unfortunately, it is unknown when the expansions are projected to be completed. The additional fab, if construction is started in mid-2010, will come online sometime in 2013 – 2014.
Following the announced plan to build a yet another 300mm fab, TSMC's directors also approved capital appropriations of $210 million to initiate buildind of Fab 15 in the Central Taiwan Science Park.
TSMC is the world's largest dedicated semiconductor foundry which operates a 150mm wafer fab (fab 2), five 200mm wafer fabs (fab 3, 5, 6, 8 and WaferTech) and two 300mm wafer "gigafabs" (fab 12 and 14). The latter two factories produce chips using so-called advanced process technologies, which are 130nm and below. About 71% of TSMC's revenue comes from advanced fabrication processes and the demand is increasing quickly.
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Great recipes using California raisins from our blogger friends.
To celebrate one of our favorite foods--California raisins--we teamed up with the California Raisin Marketing Board. In addition to our recipe contest, we teamed up with 9 of our favorite bloggers to help trumpet the attributes of raisins. They came up with all sorts of recipes, tucking raisins into everything from snack mix to coleslaw to lamb burgers to bread pudding. Check the recipes out below, and while you're there, take a peek at the bloggers sites, and tell them Relish sent you. Brought to you by: Relish


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Event Details: Neuroscience Lecture Series: Rethinking the Emotional Brain | Joseph Ledoux, Ph.D., Global Distinguished Professor, NYU
Rethinking the Emotional Brain
Joseph Ledoux, Ph.D.
Global Distinguished Professor, New York University
Dr. LeDoux's work has focused on the study of the neural basis of emotions, especially fear and anxiety. His work has elaborated in detail how the brain detects and responds to danger, and learns and forms memories about threats.
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Joseph Woolston, MD
Albert J. Solnit Professor in the Child Study Center and Professor of Pediatrics
Research Interests
Adolescent Psychiatry; Child Psychiatry; Inpatients; Psychiatry
Research Organizations
Child Study Center: Outpatient Clinical Services
Research Summary
My research interests are the development, implementation and evaluation of effective treatments for childhood onset mental disorders. Current active projects include
- Implementation and evaluation of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and ç management training (PMT) in our Outpatient Clinic;
- Development, implementation, and evaluation of state-wide network of Intensive, In-home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service (IICAPS).
Specialized Terms: Child and adolescent psychiatry; Inpatient child psychiatry; Intensive home-based treatment; Empirically based practice; Implementation of empirically based practice
Selected Publications
- Warnick E, Gonzalez A, Weersing VA, Scahill L, and Woolston J. (In Press). Defining Dropout: How Definitions Shape the Prevalence and Predictors of Attrition. Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
- Gonzalez A, Weersing VA, Warnick E, Woolston J, and Scahill L. (In Press). Predictors of Treatment Attrition among an Outpatient Sample of Anxious Youth. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research.
- Warnick, E.M., Weersing, V.R., Scahill, L., Woolston J.L. Selecting Measures for Use in Child Mental Health Services. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research. 36: 112-122, 2009.
- Woolston, J.L., Berkowitz, S.J., Schaefer, M.C., Adnopoz, J.A. Intensive, integrated, in-home psychiatric services: the catalyst to enhancing outpatient intervention. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, Vol. 7, pp. 615-633, July, 1998.
- Woolston, J.L. Implementing evidenced-based treatments in organizations. J.Acad. Child Adolesc. Psychiatry, in press
- Woolston, J.L., Adnopoz, J., Berkowitz, S., In-Home Care as a Treatment Option: A New Paradigm for Children with Serious Psychiatric Illness. New Haven: Yale Press. In Press
- Woolston, J.L., Adnopoz, J., Berkowitz, S., Intensive, In-home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service (IICAPS) Treatment Manual. New Haven: Yale Press. 2007.


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The federal government spent more than $62.5 billion on 18 domestic food and nutrition assistance programs in fiscal year 2008. Programs' spending ranged from $4 million for the smallest program to more than $37 billion for the largest. These programs help ensure that millions of low-income individuals have consistent, dependable access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Programs provide nutrition assistance in a variety of forms, ranging from agricultural commodities to prepared meals to vouchers or other targeted benefits used in commercial food retail locations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service oversees most of these programsincluding the five largest. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) also fund food assistance programs.
Domestic food and nutrition assistance is provided through a decentralized system of primarily 18 different federal programs that shows signs of overlap and inefficient use of resources. In addition to USDA, HHS, DHS, and multiple state and local government and nonprofit organizations work together to administer a complex network of programs and providers. GAO has found that some of these programs provide comparable benefits to similar or overlapping populations. For example, individuals eligible for groceries through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program are also generally eligible for groceries through the Emergency Food Assistance Program and for targeted benefits that are redeemed in authorized stores through the largest program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAPformerly the Food Stamp Program). The availability of multiple programs with similar benefits helps ensure that those in need have access to nutritious food, but can also increase administrative costs, which account for approximately a tenth to more than a quarter of total costs among the largest of these programs. In addition, GAO's previous work has shown that overlap among programs can lead to inefficient use of federal funds, duplication of effort, and confusion among those seeking services.
These 18 programs were created individually by Congress over the past several decades to address a variety of emerging needs, such as targeting benefits to groups at high risk of malnutrition or hunger. Agency officials and local providers have indicated that the multiple food assistance programs work together and provide various points of entry to the system to help increase access to food for vulnerable or target populations. Those officials and providers told us that, since no one program alone is intended to meet a household's full nutritional needs, the variety of food assistance programs can help households fill gaps and address the specific needs of individual members.
Despite the potential benefits of varied points of entry, program rules related to determining eligibility often require the collection of similar information by multiple entities. For example, six programsthe National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, the Summer Food Service Program, the Special Milk Program, and the Child and Adult Care Food Programall provide food to eligible children in settings outside the home, such as at school, day care, or summer day camps. Most of the 18 programs have specific and often complex legal requirements and administrative procedures that federal, state, and local organizations follow to help manage each program's resources. According to previous GAO work and state and local officials, rules that govern these and other nutrition assistance programs often require applicants who seek assistance from multiple programs to submit separate applications for each program and provide similar information verifying, for example, household income. This can create unnecessary work for both providers and applicants and may result in the use of more administrative resources than needed.
Moreover, not enough is known about the effectiveness of many of these programs. Research suggests that participation in 7 of the 18 programsincluding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, and SNAPis associated with positive health and nutrition outcomes consistent with programs' goals, such as raising the level of nutrition among low-income households, safeguarding the health and well-being of the nation's children, and strengthening the agricultural economy. Yet little is known about the effectiveness of the remaining 11 programs because they have not been well studied. As part of its broader recommendation GAO suggested that USDA consider which of the lesser-studied programs need further research, and USDA agreed to consider the value of examining potential inefficiencies and overlap among smaller programs
Actions to address food assistance programs' overlap and inefficiencies are needed to better leverage government resources. Provided such actions are balanced with the program goals of serving eligible vulnerable and low-income individuals and the need to maintain program integrity, creating efficiencies could put these agencies in a position to better assist program participants while decreasing administrative burdens. In April 2010, GAO recommended that USDA identify and develop methods for addressing potential inefficiencies and reducing unnecessary overlap among its smaller food assistance programs while ensuring that those who are eligible receive the assistance they need. These methods could include conducting a study as a first step; convening a group of experts; identifying which of the lesser-studied programs need further research and taking steps to fill the research gap; or identifying and piloting proposed changes. To date, USDA has not taken action on this recommendation.
One of the possible methods for reducing program inefficiencies would entail USDA broadening its efforts to simplify, streamline, or better align eligibility procedures and criteria across programs to the extent that it is permitted by law. For example, the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 requires sharing of data between SNAP and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to allow automatic eligibility for NSLP without further application. According to USDA officials, by the 2008-2009 school year, 78 percent of local educational agencies directly certified SNAP-participant children for free school meals, which increased administrative efficiency and reduced improper payments. While privacy concerns and incompatible data systems pose challenges, expanding these efforts across programs could further improve efficiency. Because the legislative and regulatory eligibility criteria for the various entitlement programs are not identical, with some more stringent than others, changes to better align eligibility criteria could result in either fewer or more eligible individuals. Nevertheless, such efforts could result in sizable administrative cost savings since, as noted earlier, they are a large part of program costs.
Options such as consolidating or eliminating overlapping programs also have the potential to reduce administrative costs but may not reduce spending on benefits unless fewer individuals are served as a result. For example, in fiscal years 2007, 2008, and 2009, USDA proposed eliminating the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, which targets low-income pregnant women, children, and persons age 60 or over, but Congress continued to fund the program. USDA viewed this program as duplicative of other programs, and eliminating the program would have yielded close to $140 million savings in fiscal year 2008. However, according to agency officials, because the program is targeted to particularly vulnerable groups, elimination of the program would likely increase enrollment in programs such as WIC, reducing overall savings. As part of any effort to significantly change the nutrition assistance benefit delivery system, care must be taken to understand the likely effects on target populations. Nevertheless, GAO believes opportunities exist for reducing costs and improving the efficiency of nutrition assistance programs.
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Law & Order 'SVU' Tackles Alcohol & Sexual Abuse On College Campuses, Guest Starring GreenChef Aria Alpert
Contributing Monkie V Ol Blak
Published on November 20, 2010
Filed Under Pop Culture / Celebrities Tags Aria Alpert, nbc, TV
Photographer: V Blak
Finally a reason to have a tv. Our own GreenChef Aria Alpert guest stars on one of NBC highest rated shows, Law and Order SVU. Set your Tivos, buy it on itunes, or watch it live. Basically do what ever you have to. Just make sure you don't miss it. This Wednesday November 17, 2010 at 8/9 pacific.
The episode, titled "Gray," deals with a rape case at the fictional Hudson University. The case becomes murky when the detectives Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson (Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay, respectively) find out that a student involved in the incident had been drinking "a little too much trashcan punch," at the time of the assualt, as Stabler puts it. Their investigation becomes even more difficult when they find that the vindictive victim, Bethany, has created a website that borders on harassment, which decries the perpetrator, Chuck, as a "rapist and scumbag." (via thedartmouth.com)
Aria makes a brief but haunting appearance in the episodes trailer. "You should ask your daughter" is her line… Gives me chills. :)


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Pride Sun Village Resort & Spa3N Goa
Last Booked 11 hours ago
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- Half day sightseeing of Calangute and Vagatore beaches in a A/c coach
- Beach Shuttle service at fixed timings, Regular evening entertainment, All currently applicable taxes
- Free use of the swimming pool in proper swimming attire
- Airport / Thivim Station Transfers in a non A/c coach on SIC basis
- Half day sightseeing trip to the churches of Old Goa, shopping in Panjim in a A/c coach on SIC basis followed by a boat cruise on the Mandovi River
- Non alcoholic welcome drink on arrival
* Prices mentioned are for per person on twin sharing basis (minimum 2 people staying together)
Hotel Overview
This quiet, all-suite hotel nestled in landscaped gardens offers all-inclusive vacations near the beach and nearby sightseeing. The comfortable rooms have balconies and living areas. The large pool has a generous number of sun beds, the three restaurants provide an array of dining options, and night entertainment is provided as well. Nearby trips can include visits to temples, elephant rides, and magnificent waterfalls, and the hotel provides shuttle service to Baga Beach. Shopping for jewelry can unearth a bargain or two if you are a good haggler. The Oceanic Bar is a good spot to refresh, and beach shacks provide good, inexpensive food. Pride Sun Village Resort and Spa is the perfect spot to relax and lounge around the pool reading and dreaming. When you're ready to book a room, please enter your travel dates into the secure online booking form and click.
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- 40 km from the airport
- 46 km from city center
- 3 km to the beach
- Hotel has Free Wifi Zones
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Carrying only one 16-ounce bottle each, we stopped often to refill from the numerous mountain streams we crossed, careful to filter the water to remove nasty parasites.
At noon, we reached the trail's midpoint at tranquil Lake Solitude, situated at around 9000 feet in elevation, an ideal camping spot for backpackers. Arriving early, we removed our wet shoes and socks and savored a lunch of ham sandwiches, trail mix and a chocolate bar. When our friends arrived 25 minutes later, we exchanged car keys, planning to swap cars once we were back at my house in Cowley, Wyoming.
Parting ways, we continued in our original direction into new country, happy not to have to backtrack. We made an arduous three-mile climb over a nearly 10,000-foot pass before sliding downhill past Misty Moon Lake. There, we soaked up amazing views of Cloud Peak, visible now that the morning mist had burned off.
Reaching Alan's car just before 5 p.m., we were thrilled to find inside a cooler full of ice-cold Gatorade. Suddenly embarrassed, I realized that all I had left in my car were week-old pizza crusts.
The glorious day on the trails, a social lunch break in the backcountry and the key exchange's easy logistics inspired us to begin planning a similar 28-mile run in Yellowstone National Park. Next time, however, I'll leave a more appetizing post-run snack in the car for my key-exchange partners.
John Bernhisel is an avid trail runner from Cowley, Wyoming, where he teaches high school chemistry and biology.
Tips for a smooth exchange
1. Study the map together and agree on a precise meeting place.
2. Have a backup plan in case the two parties don't intersect by a pre-set time. The best course of action may be to head back to your own vehicle.
3. Carry a waist or backpack with extra food, first aid and emergency supplies.
4. Check the weather forecast before heading into the mountains.
5. Locate water sources on the map and plan to carry enough water between refill sources.
6. Carry two-way radios and agree in advance what channel to use.
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In a time of social media sharing, people will go to great lengths for a potentially viral snapshot. But safety officials warn that it could cost you your life.
A picture of yourself in front of a raging waterfall, flooded street or heroic rescue team. It's an image that could go viral on social media.
It also could cost you your life.
Emergency officials in Colorado are fed up with the number of people heading straight to dangerous, flooded areas to get a new profile picture or score some retweets. In a time of social sharing, officials fear people will go too far for a risky, potentially viral snapshot.
"Don't risk your life for Facebook or Twitter or Instagram," says Bronson Hillard, a spokesman for the University of Colorado. " It could be the last picture you ever take."
Hillard says students were flocking to Boulder Creek — the waterway most at risk for flooding — to take photos of one another with water cascading around them.
"Sure, it makes for a great photo, but you don't know how deep pools of water are. There could be electrical wires, glass, metal, tree limbs," Hillard says. "It's not worth it."
Smartphones with cameras have made it easy to capture a moment, social media consultant Mari Smith says.
"There is a fundamental human need to know that we matter, that we belong, that people are seeing us," Smith says. "It's when our ego gets in the way and we are clamoring over each other for our five minutes of fame. 'Maybe my photo will be chosen and I'll be splashed across the front of the page of a newspaper and make millions.' You've got to put safety first."
Some news organizations encourage readers to submit their weather photos to be featured online, says Katie Garrett, National Weather Service hydrology outreach coordinator.
"We see people going out into all kinds of weather to get a photo," Garrett says. "If they get caught in it, there is a chance they aren't going to get out of it. Water is a greater force than anything we can contend with. It just takes a few inches of moving water to knock you off your feet."
Spokesman John Schulz says Larimer County has been telling people to stay home and stay off the roads, but some aren't listening.
"We have quite a few sightseers," Schulz says. "They are standing out on bridges that could be compromised. They are getting in the way of emergency personnel."
Caitlin McKenna, 27, of Boulder, snapped a photo of young boys wading into the raging water.
"I was standing on a bridge. It was pretty easy to get off of if I needed to," McKenna says. "I felt fairly safe as long as there wasn't a giant swell that went by. But right after I got down there was another flash flood warning."
McKenna says she sees "tons" of people out taking pictures.
"You have to be somewhat nervous to get excited by it, but I don't think anyone feels like they are in imminent danger," she says.
Liz Donaghey, a communications specialist for Boulder County, says her concern is that people are going to go out to take pictures and divert emergency crews from helping people who are trapped.
"We want people to stay clear of the water even if it looks smooth or low," Donaghey says. "There is a possibility of it surging at any time."
Kyle Freeman, 34, of Denver took pictures on his commute while riding his bike along the creek.
"I never felt like there was any risk at all because of how the creek is laid out, and I ride my bike there every day," Freeman says. "For the most part, if you aren't in the water or next to the water, it's just kind of a normal rainy day.
He says, "I am looking out my window now and there are four people standing on the bridge looking down at the water. ... Now a couple is taking a selfie."


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Curried Chicken Satay with Fresh Mint-Soy Vinaigrette
- 24 (6-inch) bamboo or wooden skewers
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
- Mint-Soy Vinaigrette:
- 2 large egg yolks, beaten*
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 cup regular or roasted peanut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Soak the bamboo or wooden skewers in water for 30 to 60 minutes.
With a sharp knife, cut each chicken breast lengthwise into 12 long, thin strips. Thread 1 strip onto each of the skewers, weaving the skewer back and forth along the length of each chicken strip. Arrange them on a large platter or baking tray.
To prepare the marinade, in a small bowl combine the curry powder, pepper, salt and cumin. Spoon the oil over the chicken strips, turning to coat them evenly, and then evenly sprinkle the dry ingredients over them on both sides. Cover the platter or tray with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or longer.
To prepare the mint-soy vinaigrette, in a food processor fitted with the steel blade or a blender, combine the egg yolks, vinegar, mint, soy sauce and coriander. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil and continue processing until smooth. Transfer the dressing to a bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preheat a hinged indoor grill or panini maker, according to the manufacturer's instructions, or preheat a broiler, outdoor grill, or stovetop grill pan. Grill the skewers, in batches if necessary, until cooked through and nicely browned, about 2 minutes total on a hinged grill or panini maker or 2 minutes per side in the broiler, in a grill pan, or on an outdoor grill. If using an indoor grill, take care that the skewers don't prevent the grill or panini maker from closing properly.
Serve the skewers immediately, passing the vinaigrette for guests to drizzle over their own skewers or to use as a dip.
Contains Raw Eggs: The Food Network Kitchen suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly cooked eggs due to the slight risk of salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly refrigerated, clean grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell. For recipes that call for eggs that are raw or undercooked when the dish is served, use shell eggs that have been treated to destroy salmonella, by pasteurization or another approved method.
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Michael uses a traditional Italian fruitcake, panettonne, in his stuffing.
Debi and Gabriele make a traditional beef stew with polenta & string beans.
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Sunny's cornbread upside down cake is a Southern take on an old favorite.
Michael mixes a pitcher of Manhattans with an Italian twist.
The Bing Cherry blends cherry and citrus notes in a winning combination.
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