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I like to host parties and I have a reputation for being a good cook. And while I can execute a recipe well, I think what I am actually good at is recipe selection. Thus I have accumulated a long list of party favorites.
So if you are done wrapping and shopping and are now planning for the gatherings you are hosting or the dishes you are bringing, here are a few of my very favorite appetizer recipes. Enjoy!
Mango-Pineapple Chutney
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 large sweet yellow onion, minched
4 inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled and minced (or 1 tbsp. minced ginger in a jar)
1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
3 large ripe mangoes, peeled, cored, and diced
1 small pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. curry powder
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add red pepper flakes and cook until it starts to sizzle, then stir in the onion. Reduce heat to low and cover and cook until onions are soft, about 20 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to medium, and add the ginger and yellow pepper until you can smell the ginger (about 2-3 minutes). Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes about 3 1/2 cups of chutney.
Spread the block of cream cheese on a plate, cover with the chutney, and serve with crackers. (This is reasonably spicy but you can adjust red pepper to fit your preference.)
Easiest Cheese Fondue
This is from Real Simple, when they used to have a feature called "Fake it, Don't Make it," which I admit I miss. (My favorite best-ever meatloaf recipe is from the same column.) This is seriously easy and seriously good. No one will know your secret.
1 garlic clove; halved
½ cup white wine
Jar of alfredo sauce
8 oz. shredded Swiss cheese
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp brandy
Rub garlic inside pot; discard. Bring wine to boil. Reduce heat and add sauce, cheese and nutmeg. Stir constantly until cheese is melted. Add brandy. Serve with cubed bread, apples, and pears.
Ridiculously Good Bean Dip (That's Super Bad for You)
This is what's known affectionately as "man dip" in our family, because men love it for obvious reasons. But even the foodiest among you will eventually cave and try this and come back for more. It's bad for you and contains ingredients (Velveeta?) you would otherwise never, ever buy. But do it just this once.
1 lb ground beef (I have also used ground turkey, not that that makes this healthy or anything)
11 oz. can condensed cheddar cheese soup
16 oz. can refried black beans (at least you can get nonfat of these)
16 oz.jar picante sauce (Don't get good/fancy salsa. This must be Pace Picante sauce.)
12 oz. jar sliced jalapeno peppers (the pickled, nacho kind)
½ pound Velveeta, cubed
Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain beef and place in a large, heavy saucepan with condensed cheese soup, refried beans, picante sauce, jalapeno peppers and processed cheese food. Cook on high until boiling, then reduce heat to low. Stirring constantly, cook until mixture is melted and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips. This can sit in your crock pot all day and just get yummier. And spicier. This is way spicy, so put in less jalapenos if that's an issue.
Rosemary Roasted Olives
Here's one that is healthy and not cheese-based. Yay! This is also easy, tasty, and impressive.
3 1/2 cups olives, drained (any kind you like; I use kalamata)
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp. orange juice
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1 tsp. garlic puree
4 springs fresh rosemary
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped
4 tsp. orange zest
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Preheat oven to 375. In a 9X13 baking dish, stir olives, wine or vinegar, orange juice, oil, and garlic. Nestle the rosemary in the olives. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove and discard the rosemary, then stir in the herbs, orange zest, and red pepper flakes. Let cool to room temperature. You can make this easier by substituting dried parsley and oregano, about 1/3 of the amount for fresh. The rosemary, however, must be fresh.
Winter Fruit Salsa
Another healthier option that is different enough to get you some attention. I've seen cinnamon sugar tortilla chips at the store lately (I used to make them), so this just got a lot easier!
½ cup chopped sectioned oranges, clementines, or mandarin oranges
½ cup chopped kiwi
½ cup chopped pineapple
¼ cup pomegranate seeds
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
lime juice (to taste)
1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
Serve with cinnamon-sugar chips.
Hawaiian Meatballs
I found this recipe when planning my sister-in-law's bridal shower; the wedding in Maui called for an Hawaiian menu. These are soooo good, and I don't even really like beef. If you are looking for something heartier and a little fancier than meatballs in bbq sauce in the crock pot.
2 pounds lean ground beef
8 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup apricot preserves or jam
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Preheat oven to 400°. Mix together ground beef, chestnuts, soy sauce, brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder thoroughly in a large bowl. Form the mixture into 2 tablespoon-sized balls, and place onto a baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Stir together the apricot preserves and the cider vinegar, toss with meatballs in a clean bowl, then return to baking sheet, and bake for an additional 5 minutes. You can keep these warm in a crock pot: double the sauce, bake the meatballs with half the sauce, then add the second batch of sauce to the crock pot with the meatballs. Add a little water during your party if they seem to be drying out.
Texas Caviar
Again, a bit different and healthier that your average party fare. This one is really spicy, but really fun. It's the copious amount of black pepper that makes it work; don't skimp!
1 large jar picante sauce (again, do not go for your fancy foodie brand, it's Pace all the way)
2 cans (16 oz.) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 can (16 oz.) white hominy, drained and rinsed
1 c. diced green bell pepper
1 c. chopped white onion
1 c. chopped green onions
1 c. chopped fresh tomato
½ c. finely chopped fresh cilantro
¼ c. chopped jalapeno peppers
2 tbsp. coarsely ground black pepper
2 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
Mix it all up at least 24 hours before serving and let marinate in the refrigerator. Serve with tortilla chips. Oh yeah, this one is also very spicy (I sense a trend here). You are warned. Another tip: if you happen to have some left, this makes a great base for huevos rancheros or bean burrito filling.
Best for Last: Best Ever Artichoke-Brie Dip
This is not hyperbole; it is indeed the best-ever. This recipe is originally from a book called "Christmas Cheer" that my grandmother gave me years ago. I've adapted it slightly, but it remains my most-raved-about, most-requested, and widest-spreading recipe to date. I have written it so many times I have it memorized. I used to make a double batch for an office party; we were known to unabashedly stand next to the bowl and clean it out. It's that good.
16 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped small
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayo
8 oz. Brie cheese, cut into small pieces
3 tbsp. chopped chopped green onion
½ tsp. dried oregano, crushed
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. cracked black pepper
Preheat oven to 350°. Combine all ingredients and bake 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve hot with crackers or bread.


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*Nicki Minaj is taking her "American Idol' gig very seriously.
The rapper/singer, who last month released "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up," has been on the road with her fellow judges Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson filming audition rounds for season 12, which premieres Jan. 16 on FOX.
The artist told us exactly what she's wants to see in contestants before agreeing to pass them through to Hollywood.
"Someone that walks in and is sure of themselves when they're performing," she said. "It's okay to be shy, you know, because some people are shy and they just burst into singing, but when they sing it's just like magic and it kind of makes you feel like wait a minute, you don't already have a record deal? A lot of America is going to feel like that too. We're looking for someone that is going to be remembered, you know? I want it to be someone that is really, really special."
Below, Minaj says she's working for the show that set the bar for televised singing competitions.

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Unusual Office Is First Stop to Sue Connecticut
Office of the Claims Commissioner Decides Which Lawsuits Against the State Can Go to Court
No other state has anything quite like Connecticut's Office of the Claims Commissioner, which decides which lawsuits against the state can go to court and which can't.
Before the office was created in 1959, those who wished to sue the state went to the Legislature to seek a monetary reward or permission to file an action. The commissioner's office was created to ease the burden on the Legislature from hearing numerous claims, said...


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Manchester United loanee Adnan Januzaj is hoping to prove himself in the Premier League by helping Sunderland to win matches - starting against Everton on Monday.
David Moyes' side are yet to taste victory this season, having seen previous manager Sam Allardyce depart for the England job shortly before the campaign kicked off.
But Januzaj, who has impressed in his early showings for Sunderland, is confident his new club will get their first win soon.
"As I've said my objective is to play games and show people what I can do," the Belgian winger told Sunderland's official website.
"I'm looking forward to the next few weeks because we're playing a lot of games against some very good teams.
"We're hoping for our first win of the season on Monday against Everton and to do it at the Stadium of Light would make it even better."
Moyes endured a number of frustrations in the transfer window, but, alongside Januzaj, he was able to bring in Jason Denayer from Manchester City on another temporary deal.
And the defender is someone Januzaj knows well, counting him as an international team-mate and close friend.
"Jason is a very good friend so it's great to see him join me at Sunderland," he added.
"He will bring a lot to the club; he is a strong defender but he's also very relaxed on the ball, and you can tell why he fits so well with the national team."


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Pinterest provides a social media platform for businesses with a photographic or visual component. On Pinterest, you create pins that you share with your network such as photos and videos. Every pin you upload immediately posts to your account and is categorized for general browsing by the network. According to research by Market Profs.com, Pinterest now drives more traffic than LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+ and Reddit combined. This makes Pinterest a powerful marketing platform for branding and selling your products. Here are some Pinterest marketing tips for Internet marketers.
Your Profile
Fill out your profile in its entirety. Pinterest is a place for people and businesses to be themselves. Let you personality shine. Research shows that people do better than businesses on Pinterest. Use your personal name instead of your business name to post your pins. The only exception to this rule is if your business already has a huge fan base. Make sure to upload a profile photo and information regarding yourself or your business. Make sure to use keywords that relate to your business to help get your Pinterest profile indexed by the search engines.
Your Content
Organize your pins into boards to keep your workspace clean. Upload pins to your products, blog posts and pages. Take pictures of your employees using your products. Create video tutorials of your products in use. When it comes to photography, there is a question whether you should watermark your images.
Watermarking prevents theft of your items by placing your name or business on the image. Research shows that images with watermarks are less likely to be re-pinned to other people's Pinterest accounts. Only watermark if theft of your content becomes an issue.
Don't post everything content you have to Pinterest. Only post visually appealing content that is appropriate for Pinterest. Savvy Internet marketers understand that not every website works the same. Pinterest marketing focuses on getting your photos and videos out to your network. Every post you upload to Pinterest provides a back link to your website. Use metrics services like Google Analytics to monitor how much of your traffic is going to your website from Pinterest.
Connect Social Media
Pinterest lets you connect your Twitter and Facebook account. When you upload a pin to Pinterest, you simultaneously update your other social media accounts to reflect the new post. Automation is important to all business marketing plans to eliminate double entry of social media posting. Pinterest automatically sets this relationship up. You can turn it off you wish but you should use all the tools at your disposal.
Integrate Your Website
Pinterest now provides social media tools to help in your Pinterest marketing strategy. You need to integrate your website to be social media friendly. This includes placing buttons on your website that lead to your Pinterest profile. Social media buttons make it easier for people to find you on Pinterest. You also want to add sharing buttons to your blog posts and pages. Help your readers share your content by making it easy on them. When they share your photo or video on Pinterest, you get a back link to your website and a recommendation to their entire Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter network. That is powerful word-of-mouth marketing for your business.
Re-Pin Content
Social media at its heart is about connecting with others by sharing interesting, relevant content. Part of social media marketing and Pinterest marketing is reciprocation. You want people to re-pin your content to their network to expand your lead base. Reciprocate this generosity by re-pinning the content of others which is relevant to your business and your network may find interesting.


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Traveling Luck for Horse Creek Quarries, Wyoming, United States
Where is Horse Creek Quarries?What's around Horse Creek Quarries?
Wikipedia near Horse Creek Quarries
Where to stay near Horse Creek Quarries
The timezone in Horse Creek Quarries is America/Cambridge_Bay
Sunrise at 07:24 and Sunset at 16:58. It's light
Latitude. 41.4272°, Longitude. -105.2147°
Weather near Horse Creek Quarries; Report from Laramie, Laramie Regional Airport, WY 48.7km away
Weather :
Temperature: -13°C / 9°F
Wind: 3.5km/h East/Northeast
Cloud: Sky Clear
Weather :
Temperature: -13°C / 9°F
Wind: 3.5km/h East/Northeast
Cloud: Sky Clear
Satellite map around Horse Creek Quarries
Loading map of Horse Creek Quarries and it's surroudings
Geographic features & Photographs around Horse Creek Quarries, in Wyoming, United States
- Local Feature;
- A Nearby feature worthy of being marked on a map..
- Horse Creek Quarries (0km)
- Horse Creek Siding (2km)
- Whitaker Ranch (2.6km)
- Y-Cross Ranch (3.1km)
- Altus (historical) (6.3km)
- Dereemer Ranch (11.6km)
- Davis Range Camp (12.1km)
- Bosler Ranch (13.4km)
- McKechnie Ranch (13.6km)
- L T Ranch (14.1km)
- Farthing Ranch (15.3km)
- Maloin Ranch (15.5km)
- Islay Ranch (15.9km)
- Davis Ranch (16.1km)
- Tetsc Ranch (16.2km)
- mountain;
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more.
- Horse Creek Hogback (4.1km)
- Chimney Rock (6.3km)
- Eagle Hill (7km)
- Horse Mountain (10.6km)
- Powell Mountain (12km)
- Pine Top (12.4km)
- Eagle Top (13km)
- Ragged Top Mountain (13.1km)
- Bare Knob (15km)
- Dummy Hill (15.5km)
- Green Top Mountain (15.5km)
- Lake Hill (16.1km)
- stream;
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.
- Mill Creek (2.2km)
- North Fork Horse Creek (2.3km)
- South Fork Horse Creek (4.4km)
- Dry Creek (6.7km)
- Meadow Fork Branch (11.9km)
- Ricker Creek (13.2km)
- Schoolhouse Creek (13.4km)
- North Lodgepole Creek (14.2km)
- Middle Lodgepole Creek (14.2km)
- canal;
- an artificial watercourse.
- Mayer Ditch (1.5km)
- South Horse Creek Ditch (2.7km)
- McLaughlin Ditch Number 6 (3.2km)
- McLaughlin Ditch Number 5 (4.3km)
- Horse Creek Ditch Number 3 (4.4km)
- Elizabeth Ditch (5km)
- Sophia Ditch (5.5km)
- Chadwick Reservoir Number 3 (14.6km)
- Chadwick Ditch Number 1 (15.4km)
- valley;
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream.
- Baker Canyon (2.8km)
- Fisher Canyon (3km)
- Tromley Gulch (7.4km)
- Parker Gulch (8.1km)
- Sheppard Draw (11km)
- Gundby Draw (15.5km)
Accommodation around Horse Creek Quarries
- populated place;
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work.
- Murke (0.3km)
- Horse Creek (3.7km)
- Farthing (15.8km)
- flat;
- a small level or nearly level area.
- Long Flat (15.9km)
- Coyote Flat (16.1km)
- reservoir(s);
- an artificial pond or lake.
- McLaughlin Reservoir Number 2 (4.3km)
- Farthing Reservoir (15.7km)
- dam;
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water.
- McLaughlin Number 2 Dam (4.3km)
- mine(s);
- a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages.
- Horse Creek Quarry (0.8km)
- school;
- building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place.
- Ingleside School (3.7km)
Wikipedia entries close to
Horse Creek Quarries
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- Laramie Regional Airport airport airport
- The Buttes, Wyoming city city o
- F. E. Warren Air Force Base city city o
- Ranchettes, Wyoming city city o
- Cheyenne Regional Airport airport airport
- Wyoming State Capitol landmark government
- Cheyenne (Wyoming) city city g
- Chugwater (Wyoming) city city n
- South Greeley, Wyoming city city o
- Fox Farm-College, Wyoming city city o
- Slater, Wyoming city city o
- Carr, Colorado city city o
- Livermore, Colorado city city o
- Y-O Ranch, Wyoming city city o
- Rock River, Wyoming city city o
Airports close to Horse Creek Quarries
Cheyenne(CYS), Cheyenne, Usa (54.2km)


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Keep your Eyelids Healthy
Eyelid problems can be uncomfortable and even damage the eye.
Let us evaluate your eyelid problems with services from our eye centers in Wahiawa, Hawaii, and Waipahu, Hawaii. There are a number of conditions that affect the eyelids. The lids are designed to protect the eyes, to maintain normal tear film, and to clean and refresh the eyes through blinking. When the eyelids are abnormal, this can affect the surface of the eye, as the eye relies on normal lid function to keep it healthy. The following is a variety of eyelid problems that Hawaiian Eye Center wants to inform you about.
Lumps and bumps on the eyelid are common and are usually related to the glands on the lids. Chalazion and Hordeolum are lumps resulting from the clogging of the meibomian, or oil glands, in the lids. These conditions are commonly lumped together and called "styes." A stye will often go away on its own, but can be surgically removed in many cases if it doesn't resolve on its own. The best way to get it to clear up quickly is by using hot compresses on the lid to help the style come to a head and drain faster.
Other eyelid problems involve eyelashes that rub against the surface of the eye. When this occurs, it can be a source of significant irritation. The lashes can be removed, but will often grow back. If they continue to cause difficulty, a more permanent treatment called electrolysis can be performed in the doctor's office to reduce the chance that the lashes will grow back.
Sometimes, lashes irritate the surface of the eye because the lids turn inward. This condition is called entropion. When the eyelid is poorly positioned like this, it can be a source of constant irritation and even infection. Lashes chronically rubbing against the surface of the eye cause a breakdown of the surface as well as soreness, blurred vision, and sometimes significant infection.
The eyelid can also turn outward abnormally. This also causes significant discomfort and can lead to a very red looking eye, since the skin, which is normally against the surface of the eye, is now exposed to the air. Lids that turn in or turn out can usually be effectively corrected with surgery.
Ptosis & Dermatochalsis
When the lids of your eyes droop or when extra skin causes the upper lid to cover the top portion of the eye, this is referred to as ptosis. This can be repaired surgically and certainly should be repaired if it interferes with your vision. When people find they need to hold up their eyelids in order to see better, it is a good idea to repair the problem surgically.
Some people notice bulging of the skin under the eyes, or sometimes above the eyes on the nose side of the upper lid. This is generally a change associated with aging in which the fat pads that naturally occur behind the eye are pushed forward to create the appearance of swelling. As long as the swelling doesn't change from one time of day to another, this is generally not a cause for concern.


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Fitch's CEO Takes Top Job at Landor Associates
Landor Associates has found a new global CEO within the WPP Group family.The branding consultancy today named Lois Jacobs to the role, effective next month. For the past four years, Jacobs has been CEO of Fitch, another WPP branding consultancy. At Landor, she succeeds Mary Zalla, who has been chief executive since January 2012.


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Excellent hotel in Boston Jun 20, 2014
I found this hotel through a third party booking site that had an awesome discounted rate. Well, I put off booking for a few hours and when I came back the sale was over. I then called the hotel and spoke to the reservations desk. Not only were they super friendly they honored the discounted rate that I had found no questions asked.
When we arrived at 2:45 am we were immediately greeted by the staff outside the doors with an offer to take our bags.
Check-in/ check-out was fast.
Every staff member we came across was friendly and helpful and the hotel was very clean.
I really loved the decor as well. It had a more boutique design instead of the typical boring hotel furnishings.
We felt safe in that area and we were able to walk to Boston Common and Public Gardens and Beacon Hill in 15 - 20 mins. There is so much to see in between destinations that we didn't mind those walks.
Overall, the hotel was great and I'd stay again if I ever go back.
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One of the most common complaints throughout the current superhero movie craze has been the notable lack of female leads, with Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow of the Marvel cinematic universe perhaps the most popular fan favorite who has not headlined her own film.
DC Comics may beat its rival to the punch, however, with director Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman this summer, but the Marvel universe will finally release its first female-led installment when Captain Marvel hits theaters in March 2019.
Oscar winner Brie Larson will star as Carol Danvers, who earns supernatural abilities after her genes are fused with that of a Kree alien. While we know Danvers' origin story will be tweaked for the film version, one critical piece of information we have yet to learn about the film is who will direct it.
Now, Variety writer Justin Kroll has tweeted Marvel Studios is no longer in a hurry to make a director announcement.
@khevey6 Marvel in no rush, waiting to get a script they are happy with. No need to rush since PANTHER, INFINITY and ANT-MAN come before it
— Justin Kroll (@krolljvar) January 31, 2017
That's a pretty dramatic about-face from what we'd been hearing just last fall, when it seemed inevitable that Captain Marvel news would hit before the end of 2016. Still, Kroll's comments indicate that Marvel still hasn't cracked the story just yet, and given the cosmic aspects of Danvers' tale, the creative team may not have decided how she fits into the complex tapestry of characters that have been introduced so far.
Plus, the fact that Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War already are filming could mean Marvel's energies are otherwise focused on the epic scope of those two ambitious releases, the latter of which could involve any number of the 60-something characters at play in the cinematic universe.
At this point, it's uncertain if any of the intriguing indie filmmakers previously reported to be on the Captain Marvel shortlist are still up for the job. That included names like Niki Caro from Whale Rider, Lesli Linka Glatter who is currently heavily involved in Showtime's Homeland, and Lorene Scafaria, who has yet to direct anything but did receive some attention for writing Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.
For now, it seems the project is stuck in the script phase. But considering how much time Marvel Studios has until cameras need to start rolling, fans should probably be thankful the studio is so intent on ensuring its first female-led release does the character justice.
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19 December 2014
Copper Pillar is rapidly being adopted as a bumped wafer interconnect. The construction is that of a Copper cylinder around 50µm in diameter and height, topped with a dome of solder.
As with any interconnect the quality of the bonding process between the different parts is vital for the reliability of the finished product. The bond between the copper and its pad on the wafer are of particular interest as this is seen as the most likely failure mode. In a bond test a failure mode between the copper and wafer is then the "Failure mode of interest".
This failure mode can be produced by either a pull or a shear test and the measured bond strength used for your process control. In many other applications pull testing is typically preferred because the bond is subjected to a simple tensile load, distributed over the bond area. The bond separation is clean making failure mode analysis of the surfaces relatively easy. Unlike solder bumps, Copper is relatively hard and gripping it therefore easier.
Solder balls require precise reforming in order to be able to apply a meaningful test load on to the bond. Copper also has to be reformed in order to be able to grip it but this takes the form of well know gripping methods such as plain surfaces and friction, a few serrations that slightly reform the copper in order to get a mechanical grip or a slight tapper.
An alternative to pull testing is a shear test. If this is done with a very low shear height the bond is subjected to mostly shear. If a high shear height is used the bond is loaded by shear and a bending moment. It is though the bending loads, and in particular the tension side of the bending moment, that typically cause the bond to fail. The pillar tends to pivot on its edge furthest from the shear tool, making the failure mode very similar to that of a pull test.
The advantages of a high shear test are that the tool and test are much simpler. Making pull tweezers with 50µm cavities is difficult and costly. Aligning them to the pillar takes time and requires skill. A shear test is no different to that commonly used when testing wire bonds. The only difference being the shear height is bigger. The tools cost a lot less and its alignment to the pillar is not so critical, making it less skilled and faster.
Variations in shear height will cause variations in the test result but with the Condor Sigma accuracy of ±1µm these affects are likely to be less than those caused by the grip reforming and operator misalignment in a pull test. It is though beneficial to test with the highest possible shear height as this reduces any effect from the small variations in height and assures that the bending moment dominates the failure mode.
For a solder ball a Cold Bump Pull test is known to be better than shear. A 1st bond Gold ball test is best done with a low shear height. The reason for both of these comes from our "Golden rules of bond testing" ©, they both produce the highest number of failure modes of interest or the highest possible test force.
In the case of Copper pillars we should be guided by these same rules. Shear is the simplest test and it does produce the failure mode of interest. The optimum shear height will be the one that maximises this or produces the highest test force.
The choice between pull or shear testing depends on the application and the test objectives. If you are interested to find out more please contact us for more information, to request a demonstration or a quotation.
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Democrats and Republicans might be fighting like cats and dogs on a variety of fronts, but furry pets seem to be one topic on which these natural enemies can agree — if only ever so briefly.
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RONALD WALTER SCHMID, Complainant
SHAPE UP SHOPPE, Respondent A
J. NEWMAN, PRESIDENT, Respondent B
An Administrative Law Judge for the Equal Rights Division of the Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations issued a decision in the above-captioned matter on May 19, 1992. Respondent filed a timely petition for review by the Commission and submitted written arguments in support of its petition.
Based upon a review of the record in its entirety, the Labor and Industry Review Commission hereby issues the following:
The decision of the Administrative Law Judge (copy attached) is modified as follows:
Paragraphs 3 and 4 are deleted and the following paragraphs substituted therefor:
"3. That the Respondents shall forfeit the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the State of Wisconsin. This forfeiture shall be payable to the State Treasurer and be sent to Kendra DePrey, along with the compliance report required below.
4. Within thirty days after the date in which the order becomes final, the Respondents shall file with the Commission a compliance report detailing the steps taken to comply with this Order. The compliance report shall be directed to the attention of Kendra DePrey, Labor and Industry Review Commission, P. O. Box 8126, Madison, Wisconsin 53708."
As modified, the decision of the Administrative Law Judge shall stand as the FINAL ORDER herein.
Dated and mailed January 11, 1993
/s/ Pamela I. Anderson, Chairman
/s/ Richard T. Kreul, Commissioner
/s/ James R. Meier, Commissioner
Procedural issues -- Respondent argues that there is no evidence adequate to support a finding that it is a public place of accommodation or amusement within the meaning of the Statutes, and that the evidence that it operates on a membership basis establishes that it is not a public place of accommodation or amusement. The Commission disagrees. It is quite evident from the record that Respondent is a typical health club business which provides services to the general public subject to no requirement other than payment of fees for the services. The type of "membership" involved here is not the type of "membership" anticipated by the Legislature in its description of a "bona fide private, nonprofit organization or institution," providing services to "members of the organization or institution," "during an event." Section 101.22 (1)(bp)2., Stats. The "membership" which Respondent invokes is no more than a method of accounting for fee payments.
Respondent argues that the complaint in this matter is barred by the statute of limitations. The alleged discrimination, however, is continuing, and the complaint is therefore timely. Additionally, the second complaint (ERD #9250017) was filed within 300 days after the Complainant was told that his membership at the Wauwatosa location would not be renewed because men would no longer be permitted at that location.
Respondent argues that there is no statutory prohibition against retaliation for the exercise of rights protected under the Public Accommodations Law. This is not correct. Section 101.22(4m), Stats. provides:
"INTERFERENCE, COERCION OR INTIMIDATION. No person may coerce, intimidate, threaten or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of any right granted or protected by this section, or with any person who has aided or encouraged another person in the exercise or enjoyment of any right granted or protected by this section." (emphasis added)
This subsection of sec. 101.22, Stats. is an anti-retaliation provision applying to the entire section. Dude v. Thompson (LIRC, November 16, 1990). The right to be free of discrimination in public accommodations, and the right to file a charge of public accommodations discrimination with the Equal Rights Division, are rights granted and protected by sec. 101.22, Stats. When a public place of accommodation retaliates against a person who has filed such a charge by further limiting or denying access to that person, this tends to coerce, intimidate, threaten and interfere with that person's exercise and enjoyment of their statutory right to file a charge of discrimination.
Merits -- In Malecki v. Vic Tanny (LIRC, August 7, 1992), the Commission considered the question of whether health clubs could provide different physical facilities in their separate men's and women's dressing rooms and shower rooms. That question was controlled by the provisions of sec. 101.22(9)(b) and (c), Stats., in which the Legislature expressly provided that it was permissible to establish separate "public toilets, showers, saunas and dressing rooms" for men and women, and to provide "separate treatment" of persons based on sex "in regard to" such separate facilities. This case presents a different question: whether health clubs may offer aerobics classes in which only women are allowed to participate. This is a question of first impression in this state, on which the Commission has only the bare statutory language to guide it.
The Public Accommodations Law makes it unlawful to deny to another the full and equal enjoyment of any public place of accommodation or amusement because of sex, or to give preferential treatment to some classes of persons in providing services in any public place of accommodation or amusement because of sex. Where, as here, men are denied the opportunity to participate in certain aerobics classes because of their sex, it must be concluded that there has been a violation of the letter of the law.
The record establishes that the Respondent refused to let men into certain aerobics classes (eventually excluding them from all of the classes offered at one of its two locations) because women in the classes did not want men present. Without intending to express any opinion on the matter, the Commission would acknowledge that some persons may view the question of the presence or absence of men in aerobics classes as involving issues of privacy.
The Legislature has recognized a right of privacy. See, sec. 895.50, Stats. An "invasion of privacy" may include intrusion upon the privacy of another of a nature highly offensive to a reasonable person, in a place that a reasonable person would consider private. Section 895.50(2)(a), Stats. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has indicated that there are three separate types of invasion of privacy, one of which is intrusion upon a person's seclusion or solitude, or into his or her private affairs. Zinda v. Louisiana-Pacific Corp., 149 Wis. 2d 913, 928-29, 440 N.W.2d 548 (1989). However, the commission cannot take upon itself the task of deciding that considerations of privacy should dictate a result here which is contrary to the letter of the law. The Commission's responsibility is to apply the law as created by the Legislature to the facts of the cases that come before it. The responsibility for creating that law, however, is the Legislature's. It is peculiarly in the domain of the Legislature to weigh and decide difficult policy questions such as what the scope of the protected right of privacy should be and what weight one person's right to privacy should be given as against another person's right to be free of discrimination.
In deciding that there would be a general rule prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in public accommodations, but that there would be a specific exception allowing such discrimination with respect to toilets, showers, saunas and dressing rooms, the Legislature engaged in just such weighing and decision-making. It has been and is still within the Legislature's power to extend the scope of that exception to other situations in which some members of one sex might feel that their privacy was impaired by the presence of members of the opposite sex, but to date the Legislature has not done so.
It is not merely the absence of an exception for aerobics classes, but also the very fact that the Legislature has created an express exception with limited applicability to public toilets, showers, saunas and dressing rooms, which precludes the Commission from recognizing some implicit exception in other kinds of situations including the one at issue here. The rule of statutory construction, inclusio unius est exclusio alterius (to include one thing is to exclude others) has been described by the Wisconsin Supreme Court as "familiar and well established." Costigan v. Hall, 249 Wis. 94, 98, 23 N.W.2d 495 (1946). The specific inclusion of public toilets, showers, saunas and dressing rooms in a section of the law making an exception from the general illegality of sex discrimination in public accommodations, excludes aerobics classes from being subject to any such exception.
Difficult issues are presented when members of protected groups which initially sought to use anti-discrimination laws to overcome their historical exclusion from certain areas, come into conflict with those same laws as a result of their own attempts to establish areas in which they may exclude those who had previously excluded them. Whether the issue is schools restricted to male African-American children, or aerobics classes restricted to females, there are likely to be strong feelings on the part of those involved that the exclusion at issue is qualitatively different from the kind of exclusion which anti-discrimination laws were originally meant to remedy, and that the discrimination involved should not be considered blameworthy because it is not invidious. However, there is anything but unanimity on this point, even among members of the historically excluded groups. Thus, it is illustrative that in Livingwell v. Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, 606 A.2d 1287, 1992 Pa. Commw. LEXIS 287 (April 7, 1992), in which the seven justices of Pennsylvania's appellate Commonwealth Court addressed the question of whether female-only aerobics classes violated the anti-discrimination provision of Pennsylvania's Human Relations Act, it was the five male justices who comprised the majority which ruled that the exclusion of men was permissible. (1) The two female justices both filed vigorous dissents, which excoriated the majority for perpetuating the kind of "antiquated notions" about the societal roles of men and women which led to the kinds of "protective legislation" that were among the first targets of sex discrimination laws enacted in and since the 1960s.
Policy questions so laden with controversy should, at least initially, be addressed in the political rather than the judicial arena. It is up to the Legislature to decide whether and under what circumstances members of groups which have historically been subject to exclusion may themselves engage in such exclusion. As the Public Accommodations Law now stands (and apart from very specific and narrow exceptions which, as discussed above, are not applicable here), no one may be excluded from or otherwise discriminated against with respect to public accommodations because of their membership in a particular classification, whether or not the exclusion is being practiced by members of a historically oppressed group, and whether or not the exclusion is considered somehow benign by those engaging in it. This is the plain meaning of the statute. The wisdom of this result, and the wisdom of any alternative set of rules, is for the Legislature to determine.
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(1)( Back ) The reasoning of the majority was that, due to privacy interests, sex was a "bona fide occupational qualification" for participation in an aerobics class. This is a dubious proposition, since the BFOQ exception is peculiar to employment discrimination law, and what is at issue in these cases is access to public accommodations. The holding is not persuasive because, unlike the Pennsylvania law (at least as it is quoted in the majority opinion), the phrase "bona fide occupational qualification" does not appear anywhere in the statutory sections governing public accommodations discrimination in Wisconsin.
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Best Headphones for Kids: 4 Great Models
Headphone industries that are catering to the professional world including; musicians and sound engineers are now also manufacturing headphone products for children as well. Today children are getting more and more tech savvy at younger ages. Now they can also enjoy listening to music with systems that are similar to adult headphones in terms of features, sound quality and design.
This article will focus on four of the safest and most highly effective headphones for children.
Kidz Gear Volume-Limiting Headphones
The Kids Gear Volume-Limiting Headphones for kids are very versatile. They are compatible with the iPod, iPhones and other devices. However, they cannot be connected to more than one gadget at the same time.
They come in multiple colors to suit your child's preferences and they are wallet-friendly. Custom designed these headphones are for children 2 years and older. The dimensions are 6.3 by 2.6 by 6.3 inches and weigh 4.8 ounces. They are lightweight and offer comfort for your child.
In terms of sound these are the first Adult featured stereo units for children. This unit delivers a fine standard of sound that enables your children to enjoy watching DVDs, listening to music or the radio, watching TV or alongside their gaming entertainment.
This Kidz Gear model claims to be the safest wired headphones for children. They are intended to be tangle-free and easy to use. Although they are known for being tangle-free some kids have found a way to tangle this cable.
Parents are satisfied knowing that their children are listening to music at a safe decibel. They can even set the noise limiting feature to control their child's volume level.
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Califone 2810-TI Kids Headphones
The Califone 2810-TI Kids Stereo and PC Headphones have dimensions of 6.8 by 6 by 2.5 inches and weigh only 4 ounces. Your child can wear and travel with this headset easily.
The ABS plastic ear-cups are sturdy even with everyday use. If your child is very active another more durable headset might be recommended as some users felt this model isn't as durable as others.
It has an adjustable headband that is very comfortable. Unfortunately they are not one-size-fits-all, and some children will outgrow them more quickly than others.
These headphones are compatible with the leapfrog tablet, MP3 Player and other devices, but it can only be connected to one device at a time. This headset comes in three different playful designs; tiger, bear and panda.
This Califone has a circumaural structure that highly reduces background noise, eliminating echo and other feedback. Children's ears are safe and can remain focused while playing games or using their computers. The volume control allows your child to set the volume to their style.
Other features include a 6 foot long cable with a permanent attachment, secure enough to resist an accidental pull. Also has a 3.5mm connector that is positioned at a right angle to help minimize accidents.
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JLab JBuddies Kids Volume Limiting Headphones
These JLab JBuddies headphones have great acoustics and a reduced volume. At 90 decibels it meets the standards for the EN50332 and ASTM recommendations. Even though it meets the recommendations, this is still pretty loud for your younger children.
This product is safe, lightweight and user-friendly for children ages 2 and up. The circumaural design protects the ear perfectly and the ear cushions are hypoallergenic to prevent allergic reactions. The smaller headband is designed for comfort. Be careful because the ear pads are known to fall off easily, but they are easily reattached.
The volume knob and built-in volume limiter lets children take control of the volume. While it is easy for adults, it may take some time for your kids to learn how to adjust the controls properly.
This JLab JBuddies headset is compatible with various portable media devices, but it only has one 3.5mm jack, so it can only be plugged into one device at a time.
Included with these headphones is a storage bag for protecting your kid's headset while not in use. Also a one year limited warranty.
Sony MDR-222KD Children's Headphones
These Sony MDR-222KD are designed for older children over the age of 8. Their dimensions are 9.8 by 7 by 2 inches and they weigh 1.8 ounces.
The headphones are lightweight and small with soft ear cushions that securely fit your kids head for many hours. This headset might fit adults but make note they are made specifically for children.
Manufacturers have assured parents that these headphones are safe for older children to use. The noise cancelling feature and the high impedance level provides a low volume level that is safe.
This headset offers 13.5mm drivers that include neodymium magnets. As a result users will experience crisp and clear audio. It also has a volume-limiting resistor cord for your child's ear health.
The cord is only 3.5 feet long which makes it too short for children to use on gaming systems. With less cord it is more tangle-free but children can always find a way to get them tangled.
Overall they are a solid headset, but they are very plain. If your child wants something fun and colorful you will need to try one of the other models.


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Here's the Right Way to Take a Compliment
Being more gracious is something many of us strive for. Being kind and thankful is the type of attitude we know to have positive impact on our lives and the lives of those we care about. But when it comes to accepting praise or complimentary gestures? Many of us get flustered and deflect. For some reason, it feels over-the-top or self-indulgent, in some way, to accept a compliment, so we tend to self-deprecate in the opposite direction.
"You did a great job on the project," so says one of your colleagues. "Thanks, but I really wish I had done X, Y, or Z differently." Sound familiar?
According to Inc., this overwhelmingly common pattern of deflecting compliments is not really serving the function we all think it is. Though saying "thanks, but" directs attention away from us in a seemingly modest manner, it impacts the giver of said compliment, too. Compliments serve a necessary relational and social function. They allow us to recognize and heap praise upon those we respect, to genuinely acknowledge a job well done or hard work. But, it also gives the compliment-givers a space to feel like they are engaging in something positive and good themselves. In other words, we use compliments to make the receiver feel good, but also because giving them makes us feel good.
Deflecting a compliment snaps this mutual reception of positivity right in the middle. But we all are guilty of this. So what's the best way to take a compliment?
"Thank you. I really appreciate it."
Easy enough, right? This simple phrase allows the warmth and goodness of a genuine compliment bloom a bit. Sure, you may have reservations and plenty of "buts" in mind, but you know what? Most likely you did do a great job, and you deserve to bask in it, even if just for a moment, before you return to the drawing board.
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I've fallen a time or two while running, literally. One of the most memorable times was while I was pregnant with Chloe and Eric and I were on an early morning run together, I tripped on something and he quite literally caught me. Before that fall, I was mostly fearless while running pregnant. That fall added caution to my mind and my steps were more deliberate after that moment. It's like that in life too, even the most fearless of us can leave us hesitating after an altering experience. Those tumbles, or almost tumbles, teach us about ourselves. They in some way change us.
I didn't run the marathon I wanted Sunday, but I'm proud of myself for how I am reacting. The me of the not so distance past would have written a dramatic recap and been disappointed in not only a PR but a marathon in the 3:30s.
I'm not going to lie and say there isn't still a twinge of sadness but I know after this week it will likely leave, where it might not have in the past and this and this is why.
For every door that closes in my life another better one has always opened up later.
I like playing the mental game of – if this didn't happen then that wouldn't have happened.
The other day while the ESPN Run guys were here filming I recounted the story, for what felt like the 100th time of how I really started running. How my mom promised to pay for anything that had to do with running, whether that was a race entry, running shoes, a new Nike Dri-Fit shirt, books, you name it, in order to help give me the push to start.
I also recounted why and how I trained for my first marathon at her suggestion. As I thought more about how she got in to running it occurred to me, that really there is another person I should be thankful for when it comes to how my life changed. The co-worker of my mom who asked her on a random day at work – hey I'm thinking of running a marathon, would you want to run it too? Neither of them had run a marathon before, but my mom liked this co-worker and really wanted to be friends with her. If you are female you know this feeling all too well. You see the cool girl across the room, the effortlessly beautiful one, who has her life together and she just looks like someone you could be friends with or would want to be friends with OR maybe the girl isn't effortlessly beautiful but she looks quirky and you see an inner beauty that oozes out of her – you love her Dr. Marteens and think, this chick and I would be best friends, she just doesn't know it.
My mom said yes to that co-worker, who turned in to her best friend, and they trained for and ran their first marathon together when I was a sophomore in college. I don't really know why but my mom and dad asked me to go with them on the trip to California for my moms first marathon, the Rock N Roll San Diego Marathon, to spectate.
My dad and I got burnt to a crisp as we waited for my mom, her co-worker turned friend, and the co-workers sister to finish their first marathon. They wore bibs I had made for them that they wore along with their numbers that said My name is X, and this is my first marathon. It took my mom over 5 hours to finish that day and I still can remember very vividly how insane I thought the three of them were. Why on earth would anyone want to run for 5 hours?!?!
That co-worker of my moms became my friend in the years following that marathon – the closest of friends. She is Chloe's godmother and we eventually trained for marathons together.
She ran by my side during the last miles of my first BQ and assured me that even if I walked to the finish line I was going to get that BQ. She has been there for me and with me on many important occasions.
Ever since Gary died Colton has had a weird thing about death. He is concerned on a near monthly basis about things that a 5-year-old shouldn't think about. The other day he asked me if I died and Daddy died too, who would take care of him. I assured him I wasn't going to die and he said – well you told me that Pop didn't know he was going to die, so you don't know. He then said well where would we live? I told him that I wasn't sure but that if we both were gone that everyone would take care of him and he would be ok. Everyone like strangers too, he remarked. I said NO Colton, you are going to know everyone and lets not talk about this cause it's not going to happen. Well do you think that Chloe's person would take care of all of us? Person? Yeah her person, her mother person. OH Ashley? Her godmother? Yes! Would she want to take care of all of us?
The reason I add that part of the story is because Colton doesn't really know Ashley that well, she moved away not long after he was born. Like me though, she has left a lasting mark on him.
So while marathon #32 didn't happen this weekend, it just means something else will happen in its place at some time in the future. If Ashley had never asked my mom to run a marathon, my mom may never have become a marathoner. If my mom didn't become a marathoner, I'm not sure I ever would have signed up to run one either. Everything, good, bad, sad, terrible, perfect, amazing happens as it should. Another door will open.


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In my opinion, nothing beats a sumptuous, filling and healthy Indian breakfast. It's the perfect start to a busy day. We truly believe in the adage, "Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper". This is supposed to help with your body's metabolism and is quite beneficial if followed correctly.
Like any other meal, breakfast in India differs from region to region. But in my opinion, nothing beats the traditional South Indian favorites – dosas and idlis (or idlys). They are made from a batter of rice and lentils fermented overnight. Dosas are cooked like crepes on a hot skillet, while idlis are steamed in special idli plates. This makes idlis the most nutritious and healthy food ever. Like any good thing, there are numerous spin-offs and variations to the original recipe. You can make instant idlis without any of the soaking, grinding and fermenting. Rava (or semolina) idlis are made using semolina, with a little yogurt added for fluffiness and the trademark subtle tang to an idli. The batter can be lightly spiced with a classic tadka, some finely chopped ginger and green chilis, and the vegetables that can be added are only limited by your imagination. It is a great way to inject some vegetables into picky eaters, first thing in the morning… ahem!
Pair soft idlis with a generous helping of fragrant sambar (pronounced sahm-baar) and you are good to go, full of energy to face a long day. Sambar is a soupy "curry" (we don't use that term really), made with lentils and vegetables, eaten with dosas, idlis, and also rice. It is also highly nutritious and the lifeblood of South Indians. We cannot imagine life without sambar, and I am not joking.
When you make sambar for breakfast, you can omit the vegetables and make what is known as tiffin sambar, the word 'tiffin' is part of Indian English and can mean breakfast, snack or a light meal that is eaten between two main meals. It can also mean a meal that can be easily packed for travel and eaten with very little fuss and leftovers.
This sambar begins with a quick homemade sambar masala powder, a generous amount of cooked yellow lentils (toovar dal), juicy tomatoes and tamarind pulp. You will also add a quick tempering of Indian shallots, mustard seeds and curry leaves. The flavors are rounded off with a touch of jaggery (or white sugar), fresh cilantro leaves, and a dollop of ghee towards the end. Allow the sambar to rest for a few minutes before serving. Open the lid and you will be greeted with an aroma that is just out of this world!
While the sambar is bubbling away, you can steam-cook the idlis. The idlis can also be served with another trademark of South India, a fiery chutney powder. This is a brilliant and beautiful concoction made of roasted dals, red chilis, garlic and a few other stuff, and has an amazing shelf life. I usually get it ready-made from the Indian store and there are many brands that make decent chutney powder. This is to be mixed with a bit of oil (sesame oil, preferably) just before eating. Every South Indian household stocks this in their pantry for the days when we don't have the time or inclination to make a pot of sambar to go with dosas and idlis. So if you are wondering what that orange-red powder is in the pictures, it is chutney podi/powder.
You will need: (Makes 12-15 idlis)
- Oil or ghee – 2 tsp
- Cashew nuts – 4-5, broken
- Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
- Urad dal – 1 tsp
- Rava/sooji/semolina – 1 1/2 cups
- Ginger – 1 tbsp, finely grated or chopped
- Green chili – 1, finely chopped
- Curry leaves – 6-8, cut into thin ribbons
- Cilantro leaves – 2 tbsp, chopped
- Carrot – 1 medium-sized, shredded (optional)
- Yogurt – 3/4 cup
- Water – as needed
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Baking soda – 1/4 tsp
How to:
- Heat oil (or ghee) in a large skillet. Fry the cashews, drain and keep aside.
- Then add the mustard seeds and urad dal. Fry till the seeds crackle and the urad dal turns light golden.
- Then add the rava/semolina and roast for a couple of minutes on medium heat, stirring all the while.
- Remove this mixture to a large mixing bowl and cool slightly. Then add the fried cashews, ginger, green chili, curry leaves, cilantro and carrots. Sir to combine and add yogurt. Mix well till it the mixture is uniformly moistened. Add a little water to make a smooth, but thick batter. The batter should be thicker than a regular pancake or dosa batter. Cover the bowl and rest for half an hour.
- After half an hour, add salt and baking soda to the batter and mix well. Adjust with a bit of water if batter seems to have thickened further.
- Meanwhile, heat water in a steamer vessel. Grease and set aside the idli plates.
- Pour batter in the idli plates and steam in the steamer vessel for 8-10 minutes or till idlis are cooked (check with a toothpick to see if it comes clean).
- Remove from steamer, rest for 5 minutes and remove the idlis from the idli plates using a spoon.
- Serve idlis immediately with hot sambar and spicy chutney powder. Store leftovers in a hot-pot or casserole. These can be re-heated in the microwave or lightly steamed again.
You will need:
For the sambar masala,
- Whole dried red chilis – 2-4 (as per heat level desired)
- Chana dal – 1 tbsp, heaped
- Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp
- Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
- Fenugreek seeds – 1/4 tsp
For the sambar,
- Toovar/Toor dal – 1/2 cup, heaped
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
- Oil – 2 tsp
- Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
- Curry leaves – 8-10
- Asafoetida (hing) – 1/8 tsp
- Small Indian shallots – 8-10, peeled and roots cut off (or 1/4 cup chopped red onion)
- Tomato – 1 large, chopped
- Green chilis – 1-2, chopped
- Fresh tamarind – a small lime-sized ball (or use 2 tsp of concentrated tamarind paste)
- Cilantro leaves – a few, roughly torn
- Water – 3 cups (or more, as needed)
- Salt – to taste
- Sugar – 1 tsp
- Ghee – 1 tsp
How to:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and dry roast the sambar masala ingredients. Cool down and grind to a fine powder in a spice grinder or mortar-pestle. Keep aside.
- Wash the dal in cold water a couple of times. Pressure cook it in a pressure cooker adding enough water and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder for 2-3 whistles or till soft. If you do not have a pressure cooker, cook dal in a large covered pot. Once done, mash the lentils and keep aside.
- Soak the fresh tamarind in 1/2 cup warm water. Once they soften, squeeze all the pulp by kneading the tamarind ball well with your fingers. Strain this and keep aside. If you are using tamarind paste, simply dissolve in 1/2 cup of warm water.
- Heat oil in a large, deep pan and add mustard seeds and curry leaves. When they begin to crackle, add the asafoetida and whole shallots (or chopped onions) and saute till translucent and aromatic. Next add tomatoes and green chilis and saute till tomatoes are soft.
- Add the prepared tamarind pulp and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the sambar masala and mix thoroughly to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes till nicely fragrant and it begins to thicken slightly. Then add 2-2 1/2 cups of water and cilantro leaves and boil for a few minutes.
- Now add the mashed dal and season with salt. Add more water if it seems too thick. Bring the sambar to a rolling boil and finish by adding sugar and ghee.
- Keep covered for at least half an hour before serving. Enjoy hot sambar with dosas, idlis or steamed rice.
- In a pinch, you can replace the coriander seeds and cumin seeds needed for the masala with the respective powders. Take care not to burn them while roasting. But do not skimp or omit the chana dal and fenugreek seeds, they are what sets this masala apart from other Indian spice blends.
- Indian shallots are smaller with a deep purple-red color and a unique taste. You can replace it with regular shallots or even chopped red onions.
- Usually breakfast sambar may not be served with vegetables added, but you can use this basic recipe and add boiled vegetables to it. Add the cooked vegetables along with the dal and adjust water to required consistency. Traditionally, vegetables like potatoes, yam, green plantain, okra, brinjal/eggplant, etc are used.
Smear some ghee over the idlis for the little ones and feed them these fluffy pillows for a very filling and healthy meal. I added a generous amount of shredded carrots and the little bunny here gobbled them all up with no fuss. Win-win, right?!
At this point, I need to 'fess up to something. We love breakfast for dinner (who doesn't?!) and many days you will find us eating this very combination for dinner!
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The Mating Flight duology is my favorite of Bard Bloom's published works to date. It is an incredible, intricate story, with such scope that I would have needed at least half-a-dozen viewpoint characters in order to pull off. This makes it all the more remarkable that Bard manages it brilliantly with just Jyothky, the often-clueless first-person narrator. The reader will be surprised by events, but always able to understand them. Even when Jyothky doesn't.
Bard's dragons are creatures of breathtaking power, vast talents, and startling pettiness. Their culture is both alien and perfectly understandable from their perspective. Jyothky makes a splendid guide to this culture, despite — or perhaps because — she is frequently blind to its faults. When the book opens, Jyothky is a whiny, self-involved youth whose concerns revolve almost entirely around how she is perceived by her peers. Her growth from this point is slow and fitful and delightfully plausible. By the end of the second book, she has grown immeasurably, but still retains the essential qualities that make her voice unique.
The early part of the book is engaging, as Bard sets the stage for "how a mating flight is supposed to go". The need for this context won't become clear until later, as Jyothky's own mating flight goes off the rails in ways she could not even imagine at the start. And then just gets stranger from there.
Beyond that, the themes of the book are delightful. All levels of privilege get showcased. Jyothky is a dragoness wielding immense personal power: she can melt mountains, casually shrug off the effects of heavy weaponry, destroy weapons of mass destruction, heal herself and others of mortal wounds, and far more. Yet for all this, she is also crippled: she has no sense of touch. The spells that tell her when she's been damaged are no subsitute for a sense of pain, or for feeling warmth, cold, a caress, a hug, or anything else. Neither her power nor her disability are downplayed in the story, even though she takes the former for granted and whinges frequently about the latter. The book explores how vast power may not be sufficient to achieve personal goals, and for that matter that getting what you want might be one of the worst outcomes. One sees the devastation wrought by overconfidence and carelessness, and how people of all kinds can do terrible things in the name of pride. Everything that happens in this book follows sensibly from the choices characters make, from their worst blunders to their greatest triumphs. (Arguably the same event, in certain cases.) When reading this book a little piece at the time in the serial, the reader can miss its breathtaking scope. Drink it down in one great gulp, and be astonished.
I love this duology. Go. Buy it. Encourage Bard to write more. I NEED MORE BARD BOOKS DO IT FOR THE BOOOOOOOKS.
Seriously, did I mention the first book is just $0.99? Go on, give it a try.
These two books cover the original Mating Flight serial. They do not include Disintegration, which is being serialized now. Disintegration will be a separate, third book.
If you do not wish to buy, or cannot afford it, that's fine. If you like the story, please spread the word! Recommendations to friends, retweets and posts pointing to your favorite story installments, reviews on your own blog, etc., are all much appreciated.
For those who've read Mating Flight already: reviews on Amazon are especially helpful! These increase the book's visibility on Amazon — not just for people who go to the page and look at them, but also by making it more likely that Amazon's algorithm will display the books on the homepages of shoppers.
This launch post was assembled by Bard's good friend Rowyn, because while she failed Marketing 101, Bard Bloom did not even take the class, and was in fact escorted off the school premises after breaking down in pitiful whimpers on the front stoop.
Rowyn is the author of A Rational Arrangement, a delightful polyamorous fantasy romance. It has too many humans and a tragic lack of dragons, but there are giant sapient cats, so it's not all bad. You can buy it here: Amazon ~ Kobo ~ Nook ~ iBooks ~ Print


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