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Every single one of us dislikes the branding that carriers will do to a smartphone. Putting all those logos… well it just feels sacrilegious when you have devices that push the envelope on industrial design like the HTC 8X and Lumia 920. And while AT&T may not have completely rid the Lumia 920 of their mark, they did sort of start.
Members in the Windows Phone Central Forums have keen eyes and have pointed out that Lumia 920s being sold by AT&T here in the states seem to be missing a little something in the branding department. If you bought a Lumia 920 from them at launch in the top left on the bezel you had the AT&T Globe and the words AT&T. Now you're just left with the globe. Why? Your guess is as good as ours.
While we'd all clearly love if these phones weren't branded, we'll take any small victories we can for a phone without carrier tainting.
Source: AT&T, Via: Windows Phone Forums
Thanks for the tip Kyle E!
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¡Hola! ¿Como Estas? In this entry level course, you will take the first step toward exploring the foundations of Spanish grammar and pronunciation, and will begin to build a working vocabulary of common Spanish words and expressions. You will be able to talk about yourself, your family and friends in the present tense, and begin to explore the cultural context of the Spanish-speaking world through a series of videos and interactive activities, including speaking, reading and writing exercises. The adventure begins here, so ¡vámanos!
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Rosiglitazone is used to treat a type of diabetes mellitus called type 2 diabetes. It may be used alone or with other medicines such as metformin or sulfonylurea agents. Rosiglitazone is used together with a proper diet and exercise to help control blood sugar levels. It does this by helping your body use insulin better.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of rosiglitazone in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of rosiglitazone in the elderly.
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
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Check with your doctor right away if blurred vision, difficulty in reading, or any other change in vision occurs while you are taking this medicine. Your doctor may want you to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor).
This medicine may increase the risk for bone fractures in women. Ask your doctor about ways to keep your bones strong to help prevent fractures.
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Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect the results of certain medical tests.
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This medicine does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). However, low blood sugar can occur if you delay or miss a meal or snack, exercise more than usual, drink alcohol, cannot eat because of nausea or vomiting, or take rosiglitazone with another type of diabetes medicine. The symptoms of low blood sugar must be treated before they lead to unconsciousness (passing out). Different people feel different symptoms of low blood sugar. It is important that you learn which symptoms of low blood sugar you usually have so that you can treat it quickly.
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Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024
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A new initiative at Carpenter's Shelter will give Alexandria's homeless a roof over their heads and a warm bed while staff help temporary residents rise out of destitution.
The Homeless Services Assessment Center, which opened September 4, provides a plethora of resources for homeless single adults, as well as those at risk of being homeless or fleeing domestic violence.
"This was really a collaboration with the city for the community," said Lissette Bishins, executive director of Carpenter's Shelter. "We all came around the table to create the solution."
Residents seeking refuge in past years contacted Carpenter's Shelter or the Alexandria Community Shelter to check on available beds. Shelters often fill quickly, and for many of Alexandria's most vulnerable, finding a warm place to sleep quickly becomes part of the daily routine, said Deanna Villanueva, the homeless services and resource manager at Carpenter's Shelter.
Now impoverished city residents can call HSAC program coordinator Michael Shields, who serves as a dispatcher of sorts. After meeting with potential clients, Shields's small team assesses their needs and — if necessary — adds individuals to an emergency shelter referral list for notification as soon as a bed becomes available.
"Clients have been calling and calling, unable to get into a shelter," said Villanueva. "It's making it more helpful for our clients, and they're seeing movement."
In the first week of September, the center received more than 55 calls. By the second week, HSAC staff was handling nearly 100 inquiries.
"The HSAC as a centralized intake is a coordinated effort, and we're the starting point," Bishins said. "Once they connect, they're in the system and all of the players involved are working on a plan toward self-sufficiency."
Homelessness is not a new problem in Alexandria. According to a study conducted in January, about 352 residents are considered homeless, with more than 213 single adults facing the specter of life without shelter. A survey earlier this year — which tallied the homeless on the street, in emergency shelters and in transitional housing on a specific day — showed a 15-percent decrease in homelessness from 2011 to 2012.
Organizations like Carpenter's Shelter continuously work to provide the city's homeless with resources to get back on their feet but often face challenges, Villanueva said. She hopes the city will strive to make more affordable housing available in the future. Even in a studio apartment, a single mother earning minimum wage with three children struggles to make ends meet, she said.
When center staff are not finding beds for the homeless, they focus on reducing the length of average shelter stays for adults and families by 25 percent and increase awareness of services like food stamps. Part of the intake process includes identifying other sources of help available to residents in the community.
"Everyone in one way or another touches our homeless clients, and we want to make sure we're all on the same page and working together in a coordinated effort," Villanueva said.
She's hopeful the center will expand to meet the demands of the community. HSAC constantly searches for better ways to help shelter residents, and though open for less than a month, feedback from clients has been favorable, she said.
"It's a little more certainty for clients, and I think that's really helpful," Villanueva said. "It's been rewarding and wonderful to hear."


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Original Banana Snacking Cake (circa 2005)
This simple, straightforward, gluten-free banana cake is mighty tasty despite its humble unadorned appearance. If it came to a party it would be a wallflower. The shy bookworm. The sweet no one notices, lost as they are in the shuffle and glitz of more charismatic confections. She may not ever be the center of attention or the one you call upon to impress your boss, but she's the one you turn to when you need something satisfying.
And real.
And comforting.
And real.
And comforting.
And like lasting friendship that doesn't care about the superficial- if your shoes are out of style or your nails remain unmanicured- she is lovely sharing a mug of tea.
Original Banana Snacking Cake Recipe (circa 2005)
We decided to use up our over-ripe bananas yesterday and baked one of our favorite cake recipes for snacking- an easy banana sheet cake featuring almond meal. This is a humble no-frills cake, true. It's not fancy. And it's not photogenic. But it is moist and delicious even without frosting. Trust me, Bubela.
1 1/2 heaping cups almonds- raw or blanched
1 1/2 heaping cups almonds- raw or blanched
1/2 cup rice or sorghum flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons GF Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pinches of fresh grated nutmeg, to taste
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 large happy free-range organic eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup extra light olive oil
1 1/2 cups organic light brown sugar
3 medium very ripe bananas, cut up, mashed
2 teaspoons bourbon vanilla extract (or Kosher vanilla powder)
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Prepare a 10x12-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment.
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Prepare a 10x12-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment.
Process the almonds in a food processor by pulsing on and off until a fine almond meal is formed. Pour the almond meal into a dry mixing bowl. Add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt and spices and whisk to combine.
In a clean mixing bowl beat the eggs till light and fluffy; add the olive oil, light brown sugar, banana mash and vanilla. Beat well to incorporate.
Add the dry ingredients into the wet mix and beat for two minutes.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake in a preheated oven for 33 to 35 minutes until done. Check the center for doneness with a wooden pick. The cake should appear slightly golden brown at the edge, firm to a light touch.
Cool the cake completely on a wire rack.
This fragrant cake is very moist and slightly chewy from the almond meal. It's lovely with tea for an afternoon snack. And it freezes well for future snacking. I slice and wrap each piece in foil, then store them in a freezer bag. Serves ten to twelve.
Karina's Tips:
If you are frosting the cake, line the pan with foil before you fill it. This makes it easy to remove and frost the cooled cake. To remove: lift the cake carefully from the pan by holding the foil edges on the opposite long sides and place on a cutting board/surface.
Frost with vanilla-nutmeg cream cheese frosting, if you like, and scatter chopped nuts or coconut all over the top, if desired. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden the frosting (for ease in cutting). Remove the cake; cut into pieces, wrap in foil, and freeze in a large zip-loc bag or container. Unwrap before thawing so the frosting doesn't stick to the foil.
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Gemstone jewellery should be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth.
Maintaining Brilliance
With gemstone jewellery, you should generally avoid sudden temperature changes. If you have a very active lifestyle, you may want to refrain from wearing your gemstone rings and bracelets throughout the day. Some gemstones are very brittle, especially emeralds, whereas rubies have a hardness second to that of the diamond (which is 4-5 times harder).
Clarity Enhanced Stones
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New Zealand schoolboy wins right to keep hair long
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A judge ruled Friday that a New Zealand schoolboy need not cut his hair before returning to class and that his Catholic high school had been wrong to suspend him for having long locks.
Sixteen-year-old Lucan Battison was suspended last month from St. John's College in the town of Hastings. Principal Paul Melloy said Battison had breached a rule that states students must keep their hair short, tidy, off their collars and out of their eyes.
But Battison argued his naturally curly hair would look unruly if cropped and he was prepared to wear it in a bun to comply with the school's standards. Rather than cut his hair, the student and his family took their case to court.
In his decision, New Zealand High Court judge David Collins found the schoolboy's actions weren't harmful or dangerous to other students, didn't amount to serious misconduct, and therefore didn't warrant suspension. He also found St. John's didn't provide enough clarity in its hair rules to ensure students could comply with them.
While the school disagreed with Battison's hairstyle, it didn't dispute his description of himself as a "typical teenager." In fact, the school described him in court as a "nice young man."
The judge noted that "an insight into Lucan's character can be gleaned from the fact that in March this year he received a civil bravery award for participating in the rescue of two young women, who nearly drowned in dangerous swimming conditions at a Hawke's Bay beach."
The judge also noted that Battison represented St. John's in rugby and loved attending the school, in part because his faith was important to him.
Battison's parents Troy Battison and Tania Doidge said in a statement their son had never broken the rules because his bun kept his hair off his collar and out of his eyes.
"In 2014, when girls' hair lengths at school aren't questioned, why should the rules be different for boys?" they said.
"The criticism we have received as parents has been hurtful and unnecessary," they added.
In his ruling, Judge Collins noted that one of Battison's lawyers had tried to provide the school board's disciplinary committee with statements from two hairdressers, one of whom said Battison's hair was already short and would "look like 'an untidy afro' if it was cut shorter," but that the committee apparently chose not to accept the testimony.
Battison was allowed to return to his school earlier this month after the judge said he could stay in class while the case progressed.
In a statement issued Friday by St. John's, which contains grammatical errors, Principal Paul Melloy said: "Naturally we are disappointed of the decision made in Wellington today."
"The Board of Trustees are taking time to consider the judgment made by Justice Collins in terms of its impact, both on our school and on other schools."
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Irini | Name Art Print
Irini | Name Art Print
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Once upon a time…the name Irini came to be. Our personalized art print celebrates the singular story of Irini's remarkable journey through history, featuring a detailed account of the name's origin, meaning and how it managed to survive the test of time. The descriptive words at the bottom of Irini's print reflect the spirit and energy of its "Destiny Number" according to numerology.
Whether Irini is a newborn, teen, or grown-up, a family member, friend, teacher, co-worker or any special someone, each story is an inspirational reminder of her core identity: Irini, that one wonderful word by which she is known.
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Red Leicester and Annatto Seeds
Mimolette. Red Leicester. Shropshire Blue. What do these three cheeses have in common? They are all orange and they are all colored with annatto. Annatto is a somewhat mysterious ingredient added to a number of cheeses and, recently, I took a minute to research where it comes from and a bit of its history.
Fruit of the Achiote Tree - Annatto Seeds Inside (Credit: Leonardo Ré-Jorge)
Annatto seeds are also known as 'roucou' or, eponymously, as 'achiote.' They come from the achiote tree (Bixa orellana), a small evergreen. 'Achiote' is the name of the tree and the spice in Nahuatl, a language spoken in Mexico. Indigenous to South America, the tree is now grown in tropical regions all around the globe with Brazil and the Philippines as the primary producers. It yields a brown, heart-shaped fruit that is covered with prickles, much like the fruit of a chestnut tree. Inside, however, instead of one shiny seed, there are a multitude of red seeds. It is the red flesh of those seeds that yields the yellow or orange coloring in cheeses such as Mimolette.
Rumor has it that annatto was initially introduced to cheese by unscrupulous cheesemakers. Cheese made with high-quality milk from cows that have been grazing on fresh grass tend to have a notably yellow hue to them (the large fat globules in cows' milk are able to retain the beta carotene in green grass). The theory is that some farmers decided to introduce annatto as a way of attaining the yellow-ish color while feeding their cows things other than fresh grass. Once introduced, annatto may then have taken off as people gradually kept one-upping themselves, making the cheeses oranger and oranger until it became more of an aesthetic statement than a deliberate effort to disguise the quality of the milk used to make the cheese. Today, many fine cheeses (such as those mentioned above) utilize annatto to create a visual impact.
Annatto Seeds
We sell annatto here at the shop and, after a little reading in Herbs and Spices by Jill Norman, I discovered several cooking uses for the spice of which I was previously unaware. In the Caribbean, folks fry the seeds in fat. The seeds are then discarded and the richly colored fat is used for cooking. In many other parts of the world - Peru, Vietnam and the Philippines among them - annatto seeds are used to lend color and/or flavor to marinades, braised dishes, soups and stews. Annatto seeds are used in a couple of signature regional dishes - aliño criollo (a Venezuelan condiment) and recado rojo (a paste that contains a variety of spices and is used to make a Yucatán classic, pollo pibil). Annatto or achiote is also used in some recipes for saltfish, also known as 'ackee,' considered by some to be the unofficial national dish of Jamaica. Of course, cooking aside, if you are a home cheesemaker, you might wish to try coloring your next batch! I tried an annatto seed as I took photographs for this post and at first it had hints of nuts and a slightly sweet vegetable taste that finished with a hint of pepper and just the tiniest bit of heat.
To use the seeds to make a colorant: Norman's book recommends soaking 1/2 teaspoon of the seeds in 1 tablespoon of boiling water for an hour. The water should then be a deep orange color and can be used to color rice, stews, soups and stocks.
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Kerry: US will support Iraq, but without troops
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday that the United States will support Iraq's fight against al-Qaida-linked militants who have overrun two cities, but won't send in American troops.
Kerry said the militants are trying to destabilize the region and undermine a democratic process in Iraq, and that the U.S. is in contact with tribal leaders in Anbar province who are standing up to the terrorists.
But, he said, "this is a fight that belongs to the Iraqis. That is exactly what the president and the world decided some time ago when we left Iraq, so we are not obviously contemplating returning. We are not contemplating putting boots on the ground. This is their fight. ... We will help them in their fight, but this fight, in the end, they will have to win and I am confident they can."
Al-Qaida linked gunmen have largely taken over the cities of Fallujah and Ramadi in an uprising that has been a blow to the Shiite-led government of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Bombings in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, killed at least 20 people Sunday.
Anbar, a vast desert area on the borders with Syria and Jordan, was the heartland of the Sunni insurgency that rose up against American troops and the Iraqi government after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein.
In 2004, insurgents in Fallujah killed four American security contractors, hanging their burned bodies from a bridge. Ramadi and other cities have remained battlegrounds as sectarian bloodshed has mounted, with Shiite militias killing Sunnis.
"We are very, very concerned about the efforts of al-Qaida and the Islamic State of Iraq in the Levant, which is affiliated with al-Qaida, who are trying to assert their authority not just in Iraq, but in Syria," Kerry said.
"These are the most dangerous players in that region. Their barbarism against the civilians in Ramadi and Fallujah and against Iraqi security forces is on display for everyone in the world to see."
Kerry made the comments as he left Jerusalem for talks with leaders in Jordan and Saudi Arabia about his Mideast peace-making efforts after three days of lengthy meetings with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Kerry said some progress was made in what he described as "very serious, very intensive conversations," but key hurdles are yet to be overcome.
His talks with Jordan's King Abdullah II and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh covered the peace process, Syria and Iraq.
After his short stay in Amman, Kerry flew to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and then took a 30-minute helicopter ride to King Abdullah's desert palace.
The Saudi leader developed an initiative in 2002 in which the Arab world offered comprehensive peace with Israel in exchange for a full pullout from all territories it captured in the 1967 Mideast war.
The initiative, revolutionary when it was introduced, has been endorsed by the Arab League and, technically, remains in effect.
"Saudi Arabia's initiative holds out the prospect that if the parties could arrive at a peaceful resolution, you could instantaneously have peace between the 22 Arab nations and 35 Muslim nations, all of whom have said they will recognize Israel if peace is achieved," Kerry said.
"Imagine how that changes the dynamics of travel, of business, of education, of opportunity in this region, of stability. Imagine what peace could mean for trade and tourism, what it could mean for developing technology and talent, for job opportunities for the younger generation, for generations in all of these countries," Kerry said.
Kerry said after his meeting with the Saudi leader that the king said he supported Kerry's peace efforts and the Abdullah's initiative "has been part of the framework that we've been piecing together — both in inspiration and substance."
Kerry, who arrived in the region Thursday, is trying to nudge Abbas and Netanyahu closer to a peace pact that would establish a Palestinian state alongside Israel.
The talks have entered an intense phase aimed at getting the two sides to agree on a framework and provide guidance toward a final settlement. Reaching a deal on that framework is not expected on this trip, Kerry's 10th to the region for peace talks.
On another issue roiling the Middle East, Kerry did not dismiss the idea that Iran could play a constructive role in finding a resolution to the civil war in Syria, even if Tehran is not a full participant in a conference on Syria this month in Switzerland.
The U.S. has objected to Iran's participation because it hasn't publicly endorsed the principles from an earlier peace conference that called for a transitional government in Syria, and is backing militias, including the Iranian-allied Lebanese Hezbollah group that has aided the troops of Syrian President Bashar Assad.
"If Iran doesn't support that, it's difficult to see how they are going to be a ministerial partner in the process," Kerry said.
"Now could they contribute from the sidelines? Are there ways for them, conceivably, to weigh in? ... It may be that there are ways that that could happen," Kerry said.


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Wal-Mart said the Tazreen Fashions Ltd. factory was no longer authorized to produce merchandise for Wal-Mart but that a supplier subcontracted work to it "in direct violation of our policies."
"Today, we have terminated the relationship with that supplier," America's biggest retailer said in its statement Monday. "The fact that this occurred is extremely troubling to us, and we will continue to work across the apparel industry to improve fire safety education and training in Bangladesh."
The blaze on Saturday was one of the deadliest fires at a garment factory in Bangladesh and highlighted how its garment factories often ignore safety in the rush to supply major retailers in the U.S. and Europe. More than 300 people have died over the past six years in garment factory fires in the South Asian country.
Survivors of the weekend fire said an exit door was locked, fire extinguishers didn't work and apparently were there just to impress inspectors, and that when the fire alarm went off, bosses told workers to return to their sewing machines. Victims were trapped or jumped to their deaths from the eight-story building, which had no emergency exits.
On Monday, about 15,000 Bangladeshi workers protested blocks from the gutted building in the Dhaka suburb of Savar, demanding justice for the victims and improved safety. Some 200 factories were closed for the day after the protest erupted. Demonstrators blocked a major highway, threw stones at factories and smashed vehicles.
Labor leaders hope outrage over the latest disaster will prompt change. Tahmina Rahman, general secretary of the Bangladesh Garment Workers Federation, said government needs to do more to punish factories for safety lapses.
"The owners go unpunished and so they don't care about installing enough security facilities," she said. "The owners should be held responsible and sent to jail."
Wal-Mart did not say why it dropped the Tazreen factory. But in its 2012 Global Responsibility report, Wal-Mart said it stopped working with 49 factories in Bangladesh in 2011 because of fire safety issues. And online records appear to indicate the Tazreen factory was given a "high risk" safety rating after an inspection in May 2011 and a "medium risk" rating in August 2011.
For more than a day after the fire, Wal-Mart said it could not confirm whether it was still doing business with Tazreen, which was making T-shirts and polo shirts. The uncertainty illustrated how major retailers in the U.S. and Europe rely on a highly complex chain of foreign manufacturers and middlemen to keep their shelves stocked.
Tazreen Fashions is a subsidiary of the Tuba Group, a major Bangladeshi garment exporter whose clients include Wal-Mart, Carrefour and IKEA, according to its website. Its factories supply garments to the U.S., Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands, among other countries. The Tazreen factory opened in 2009 and employed about 1,700 people.
Neither Tazreen nor Tuba Group officials could be reached for comment.
Maj. Mohammad Mahbub, fire department operations director, said investigators suspect a short circuit caused the fire.
But the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association urged investigators not to rule out sabotage.
"Local and international conspirators are trying to destroy our garment industry," association President Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin said. He provided no details.
Mahbub said it was the lack of safety measures in the building that made the blaze so deadly. "Had there been at least one emergency exit through outside the factory, the casualties would have been much lower," he said.
He said firefighters recovered at least 100 bodies from the factory and 12 more people died at hospitals after jumping from the building. Local media reported that about 100 injured people were being treated at hospitals.
The government was unable to identify many victims because they were burned beyond recognition; they were buried Monday in a grave outside Dhaka. The government said Tuesday will be a day of national mourning, with the flag lowered to half-staff.
Mohammad Ripu said he tried to run out of the building when the fire alarm rang but was stopped.
"Managers told us, 'Nothing happened. The fire alarm had just gone out of order. Go back to work,'" Ripu said. "But we quickly understood that there was a fire. As we again ran for the exit point we found it locked from outside, and it was too late."
Ripu said he jumped from a second-floor window and suffered minor injuries.
Another worker, Yeamin, who uses only one name, said fire extinguishers in the factory didn't work, and "were meant just to impress the buyers or authority."
TV footage showed a team of investigators finding some unused fire extinguishers inside the factory.
Bangladesh has some 4,000 garment factories. The country earns about $20 billion a year from exports of garments, mainly to the U.S. and Europe.
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association said it would stand by the victims' families and offered $1,250 to each of the families of the dead.
Associated Press writer Al Emrun Garjan contributed to this report.


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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Hungarian Mushroom Soup - Mushroom Festival - Outdoor Wednesday
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...We've attended the mushroom festival at our local arboretum for ten years now. Bob's first observations of the event led him to conclude it wasn't a venue where the Junior League was likely to meet and greet. I'm not so sure. I suspect they had an understated presence and were peppered throughout the crowd of academics, students and farmers or could be found wandering alongside those who buy and sell mushrooms. Yes, there still are folks who supplement their incomes hunting mushrooms and, while it may not be politically correct, they call themselves hoobie hunters - swear to God. While the event is enormous fun, it's primary purpose is to teach and provide an opportunity for mycologists and mushroom lovers to socialize. Once prizes have been awarded, they do just that. The weather, almost always damp, chills the bones and causes sensible folks to question the sanity of those who traipse through the woods on the the mycological equivalent of a treasure hunt. The day is filled with food and music and good family fun, including a scarecrow competition for the children. Photos of some of their entries appear at the bottom of this post. The children come bundled head to toe, wearing muffs and gloves and "wellies" to keep the chill at bay. I spend as much time as possible with the chefs and cooks and food purveyors who set up shop for the day. Everything they sell must be mushroom based and it's really interesting to see what they come up with. I have a series of recipes that I'll be sharing with you over the next few weeks, but I wanted to start with this soup because it's so easy to do. I had a version of this as a child. Back then the onions and mushrooms were cooked in bacon drippings and the soup had enormous layered flavor. Alas, we no longer use bacon drippings, but there was a time when every kitchen had a container to hold them. I know some of you remember that, but I won't force you to fess up. Having said how wonderful this is made with bacon, today's recipe uses butter in its place. It's almost as good and it's marginally better for you. This soup comes from the steppes of Hungary and it's laced with sweet rose paprika. If you enjoy heat, and know your tolerance, hot Hungarian paprika can be substituted.
Hungarian Mushroom Soup...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
1 pound fresh mixed mushrooms (Shiitake, Maitake, Oyster etc.) or 1 pound fresh crimini mushrooms
2 cups chopped onions
4 tablespoons butter, divided use
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon fresh dill fronds or 1 teaspoon dill weed
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1 tablespoon Tamari or soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock, divided use
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1) Using a large skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, dill, 1/2 cup stock, tamari and paprika. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.
2) Melt reserved 2 tablespoons butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for two to three minutes. Add milk, stirring frequently over low heat until thick, about 10 minutes. Stir in mushroom mixture and remaining 1-1/2 cups stock. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes. Just before serving add salt and pepper to taste; stir in lemon juice, sour cream and, if desired, additional dill. Garnish with parsley. Yield: 4 servings.
This is being linked to:
Outdoor Wednesday, an event sponsored by Susan at A Southern Daydreamer.
57 comments :
- The Quintessential Magpie said...
Mary, that soup sounds so good, and I wish I had a big bowl right now to accompany me on my blog visits for Outdoor Wednesday! I am crazy about mushroom soup. The best I ever had was served at a wedding reception as one of the courses, and they used some fancy wild mushrooms for it. Oh, I could have eaten seconds! It was that good.
Enjoyed seeing the fun yard art, too. Made me smile.
Happy Outdoor Wed to you, dear lady...
Sheila :-) - November 4, 2009 at 12:13 AM
- Glenda/MidSouth said...
The soup looks so good. The first picture of the yard art sent a chill down my spine. :)
- November 4, 2009 at 12:31 AM
- Coleens Recipes said...
Would you believe that I've never had real mushroom soup...only Campbell's. I'd love to try this.
- November 4, 2009 at 12:53 AM
- Diann @ The Thrifty Groove said...
Hi Mary!
Oh this sounds great! I LOVE mushroom and mushroom soup! We make different variations all the time. I am going to have to make this one soon! - November 4, 2009 at 1:13 AM
- Foodiewife said...
Gorgeous selection of mushrooms. I need to venture into trying new ones. They're a little scary looking, but I need to get over that mindset. This soup is a beautiful version. I love Hungarian Paprika, so I think this soup is in queue for our next cold and rainy day. Look fantastic-- so do the photos, as always.
- November 4, 2009 at 1:18 AM
- Ebie said...
Hoobie hunters! You made me smile! I've read somewhere that mushrooms could be soo expensive!
I will just skip the Hungarian pepper.
Happy OW! - November 4, 2009 at 1:31 AM
- Chubskulit Rose said...
Oh that giant spider is a scary thing!
We explored the Mountain park - November 4, 2009 at 3:40 AM
- Selba said...
Wow, so many unusual interesting mushrooms that I've never seen before. They do look pretty though :)
Creamy mushroom soup is always the best soup especially on a cold day. - November 4, 2009 at 4:07 AM
- tracieMoo said...
Hello, I have passed you an award. Feel free to pick it up from my blog =)
- November 4, 2009 at 4:07 AM
- P. said...
I like mushrooms to see and to eat. These ones are beautiful.
Alfazema - November 4, 2009 at 5:38 AM
- Pat@Back Porch Musings said...
Wonderful OW post, Mary.
We have hunted mushrooms, in our neck of the woods. We used to, just about every year. These days hardly ever. Our quest was always for Morel's. There are special places where hunters look for these mushrooms and these places are secret. The hunters never reveal where they find their Morel's.:-) My late stepfather told us to look under May Apples, the little umbrella looking wild flowers. Although we found many Morel's over the years, we never spotted any under May Apples.:-)
I slice the Morel's in half, down the center, dip the slices in egg, then flour, then egg and flour again and pan fry them, like pan fried chicken. Our family loved Morel season, enjoying these wonderful mushrooms, for a very brief time, each spring. - November 4, 2009 at 6:34 AM
- Hootin Anni said...
Oh excellent!! Everything about your post today, Mary!
But I must admit, that spider creeped me out.
My post for Wednesday is now published. Click Here to join me. I'd love for you to stop by today. - November 4, 2009 at 6:41 AM
- George Gaston said...
Mary, what a delicious sounding soup. I love food festivals like the one your describe, because I usually discover ingredients that I never knew existed. And get to taste new & different things.
Great photographs of all the creative Halloween displays... Thanks - November 4, 2009 at 7:34 AM
- NKP said...
Oh my! I am going to have nightmares about that spider!
What a fun festival! The soup looks so warming and nourishing.
I remember keeping bacon fat - and I still would if the bacon wasn't so filled with water and mysterious chemicals and such. Now it seems best to just drain it. - November 4, 2009 at 7:46 AM
- Donna-FFW said...
I love the scarecrows!
Plan on raking leaves today, this would have been perfect for me when I am through. Sounds warm, and delicious. - November 4, 2009 at 7:49 AM
- SmilingSally said...
What a shame that bacon is so bad for us; we learn this after growing up with bacon and eggs as a healthy breakfast! I actually remember one elementary teacher scolding the class for not eating enough meat for breakfast!
- November 4, 2009 at 8:00 AM
- From the Old InkWell said...
Hi Mary, enjoyed reading about the mushroom festival. Never knew there was such a thing. And yes, I remember my mother having a bacon drippings container on the stove. They came in a set with the salt and pepper shaker. How times have changed. :)
- November 4, 2009 at 8:34 AM
- Cathy said...
Homemade mushroom soup is such a treat and what fun to attend a festival in honor of the main ingredient. I will miss the varieties that were available at my farmers market. Looking forward to future recipes, Mary, thanks.
- November 4, 2009 at 8:44 AM
- Mumzie said...
Mary, You always have such interesing posts and great food. Thanks for sharing your talents. Yvonne
- November 4, 2009 at 8:48 AM
- Happily Retired Gal said...
Wonderful outdoor photos this week ... love the various mushrooms and the kewl Halloween shots. That spider is something else!!! Love mushroom soup ;-)
Hugs and blessings, - November 4, 2009 at 9:12 AM
- susan said...
Hoobie hunters--I love it! Bob's observations were probably pretty accurate! Mushrooms do seem to get a bad rap sometimes :) The soup sounds wonderful. I love soups of all kinds and it is that time of year!
- November 4, 2009 at 9:18 AM
- My Little Space said...
The mixed mushroom soup sounds terribly delicious. Will try it out some day. Awesome Halloween decoration pictures! I love the spider one, looks stunning! Thanks for sharing.
- November 4, 2009 at 9:36 AM
- bj said...
I do love mushroom soup...and this recipe is going in my files!! It seems simple enough that even I can do it. Maybe tonight, for dinner!!
Love all the cute yard art...thanks for adding those cute photos.
xo bj - November 4, 2009 at 9:56 AM
- Lori E said...
I look at the mushrooms and wonder how hungry someone must have been the first time they put one of those in their mouths. Who would think you could eat that fluffy white thing or the weird orange umbrella?
I have never heard of the word hoobie before?
That spider at the bottom is fabulous. - November 4, 2009 at 9:59 AM
- tracy said...
Hi Mary
I love mushroom soup,I make it all the time but I only use one type of shroom...I didn't realize you could make it with more than one type with out interfering with flavors...I will be putting this one in my cook book.I can hardly wait to see the rest of the mushroom recipes you have to offer...thanks
I like the picture too,they really are beautiful.The spider is kinda freaky though:0
Gracie - November 4, 2009 at 10:18 AM
- LV said...
I enjoyed all your Halloween shots. I have missed having meals with you. Your soup today would be great. I enjoy most all soups when it is cool weather.
- November 4, 2009 at 10:20 AM
- penny said...
The soup sound so delicious, Mary. And I love all the fall decorations.
- November 4, 2009 at 10:21 AM
- Farmer Jo said...
This is one of my favorite soups! I wish I could have gone to the mushroom festival! How fun.
- November 4, 2009 at 10:26 AM
- Katherine Roberts Aucoin said...
The variety is wonderful. This soup looks very creamy. Loved the pictures, the spider made me shudder.
- November 4, 2009 at 11:06 AM
- Maryrose said...
Hi Mary,
Terrific post. You are such a good writer, I enjoyed your post so much. Your pictures are wonderful and that soup.... wow... I need to make that. (and I do remember bacon fat)
Enjoy your day
Maryrose - November 4, 2009 at 11:24 AM
- Pam said...
I was just wishing for a bowl of homemade mushroom soup yesterday! This sounds so good.
- November 4, 2009 at 12:17 PM
- Thoughtfully Blended Hearts said...
Oh...yummy!!! Love those shots of the beautiful mushrooms...
- November 4, 2009 at 12:23 PM
- Debbie said...
Oh that does sound good. I have never had a homemade mushroom soup before...
- November 4, 2009 at 1:09 PM
- My name is Riet said...
THis is a wonderful soup. Mushrooms and paprika are great together. Love the yards pictures. So colourful
- November 4, 2009 at 1:12 PM
- Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...
I like mushrooms of all kinds, Mary, so I know I would enjoy your creamy mushroom soup! I would also have enjoyed the mushroom festival -- I always wonder if a poison one ever gets mixed into a batch?
I still indulge and have bacon from time to time...nothing compares to it! My Mom use to save bacon grease in a tin on the stove to use again and again. It is a miracle how we didn't all fall ill from all those layers of old grease sitting for days at room temperature!
Loved the scarecrows! The spider was scary!
happy Outdoor Wednesday! - November 4, 2009 at 1:31 PM
- Inspired by eRecipeCards said...
I would absolutely hang with those 'shroomers. That sounds like a great day. wonderful pictures, and love the Lord of the Rings spider
- November 4, 2009 at 1:40 PM
- ❀~Myrna~❀ said...
I was almost going to say I have never had mushroom soup before but of course , I have had canned cream of mushroom soup. The soup looks delicious. The festival sounds looks like a cool place to go. We did have a container on our stove to put bacon grease in when I was a child & it was used to season other dishes. I love the pics of the scarecrows!
~Myrna - November 4, 2009 at 1:52 PM
- Bill said...
Hi Mary,
Your soup sounds fantatic!
Your mushroom photographs are beautiful, and the festival sounds really interesting. So glad I stopped by today! ;)
Bill - November 4, 2009 at 2:03 PM
- The Stylish House said...
I used to live in the soggy, but beautiful Pacific Northewest where mushroom hunters thrived. However, a big bowl of this wonderful soup would definitely have warmed me up!
Cathy - November 4, 2009 at 2:12 PM
- My Slice of Heaven said...
Mary, your soup looks delicious! I plan on trying the recipe since my husband and I love mushrooms. I enjoyed visting your blog! Anita
- November 4, 2009 at 2:23 PM
- GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...
Dear Mary, Thank you for taking us along to the mushroom festival ~ don't know I would have the chance to enjoy one otherwise. The scarecrow competition was great, especially the spider!
kindly, ldh - November 4, 2009 at 2:41 PM
- Toni said...
Hi Mary! The festival sounds fun!
Thanks for stopping by my blog! You always leave such kinds words for me! Sending you a hug from Wyoming... where mushrooms don't usually grow... too dry here! - November 4, 2009 at 3:20 PM
- Pam said...
The mushroom festival sounds fantastic! Your soup looks really tasty, I've never had Hungarian mushroom soup before.
- November 4, 2009 at 3:22 PM
- Unknown said...
The soup sounds delicious and the Halloween critters are very cute.
- November 4, 2009 at 3:28 PM
- aspiritofsimplicity said...
Oh my goodness that is quite the spider!
- November 4, 2009 at 5:52 PM
- noble pig said...
Love all the photos and the soup sounds wonderful, love the color too.
- November 4, 2009 at 5:56 PM
- The Blonde Duck said...
This was such a fun post!
- November 4, 2009 at 6:50 PM
- Katy ~ said...
Still have a container of bacon fat in my fridge, grins.
Yumm, mushroom soup is often underrated and overlooked as an appreciable soup on its own. This would change anyone's mind. - November 4, 2009 at 7:58 PM
- Ms.Daisy said...
Wow! I've never seen so many different types of mushroom! I love mushroom soup especially during these cold, dark days of November. Thanks for stopping by my O.W. post. - November 4, 2009 at 8:14 PM
- Nancy said...
I have read some of your older posts and all you recipes sound fantastic. Come and cook for me! Thanks for visiting Porch Days.
- November 4, 2009 at 9:43 PM
- annies home said...
love mushrooms but that spider scared me from here wow
- November 4, 2009 at 10:25 PM
- sherri@lavenderfields said...
Beautiful Halloween pictures! The soup looks so yummy! There are so many types of mushrooms it is just amazing to see of them. Hope you have a great Outdoor Wednesday and have a wonderful week : )
- November 4, 2009 at 11:49 PM
- Deborah said...
I never knew mushrooms came in all those colors. That soup and the lasagna in your other post look wonderful. I must try both of them. I love the scarecrows in the pictures especially the first and second ones. Thank you for visiting my place.
- November 5, 2009 at 12:24 AM
- theUngourmet said...
My mother and her husband used to go "mushrooming" for money. I've heard it can actually be dangerous because some take it way too seriously.
My mom never was too big on trudging through the forest in the cold and eventually told her husband he was on his own.
Your soup is beautiful. I'd love a big bowl of it right now! :D - November 5, 2009 at 12:40 AM
- Olga said...
gorgeous mushrooms! reminds me of the ones I'v won :)
also, those meatballs in the previous post look great for any potluck party. - November 5, 2009 at 3:57 PM
- chriesi said...
Amazing mushrooms! Your blog is fantastic!
- November 8, 2009 at 12:48 PM
- Sara said...
This soup sounds lovely, and I am super jealous of your mushroom festival. I was delighted to be greeted by the first Chanterelles at my grocery store last weekend :) I can't wait to read through all your mushroom recipes.
- November 9, 2009 at 3:24 PM


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Thursday, January 6, 2011
Tortellini en Brodo
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This soup, which I serve as a light entrée, is what happens when an Irish gal is allowed to play with Italian food. These days, most versions of this soup are made with a mildly flavored chicken stock and very little else. My version is an attempt to capture the taste memory of a dish much loved by my family, and it is a bit more ambitious than that. Years ago, there was a restaurant in Bayonne, New Jersey, called La Strada. Bob would occasionally lunch there and when he did, he dared not come home without a quart of their tortellini en brodo for the rest of us to enjoy. The broth is what set their version of this soup apart from that served in other restaurants. It was deep and rich in color and redolent of pancetta. Thinking things would ever be the same, I never thought to ask for the recipe and when we swapped coasts I was left with only a memory of an outstanding dish. Those who are familiar with this Italian treasure know that one of the things that commend it, is the ease with which it can be prepared. If you have a source for fresh tortellini and access to good stock, this truly is a 30 minute meal. I use commercially available chicken and beef broth to make the brodo in which my tortellini bathe. It took a while, but I learned I could nearly duplicate the La Strada broth if I allowed canned broth to simmer with shallots, garlic, pancetta and white wine for about 20 minutes before ladling it over tortellini. Bob requested this for dinner tonight, along with his favorite pie. He had cataract surgery today and because of the anesthesia, he wanted something light for supper. The procedure went well and he'll be better than brand new in a day or two, but until then we'll spoil him - a little. I'll feature the pie, which is truly outstanding, tomorrow. Tonight, I'm happy to share my recipe for tortellini en brodo with you. Here's how it's made.
Tortellini en Brodo...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup diced pancetta
1/4 cup finely minced shallots or red onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (10.5-oz.) can condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 cup water
1 (13-oz.) bag Barilla tortellini (fresh if possible)
Parmesan cheese
1) Film bottom of a large saucepan with oil. When hot, add pancetta and saute until lightly brown. Add shallots and garlic and saute until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in wine and, scrapping bottom of pan, cook over high heat until nearly evaporated. Add chicken, beef broth and water and simmer for 20 minutes.
2) Meanwhile bring 5 quarts of water to a boil. Add salt and tortellini. Cook according to package directions. Drain. Place 14 to 18 tortellini in bottom of each of 4 shallow soup bowls. Ladle hot both over all. Serve with Parmesan cheese. Yield: 4 servings.
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53 comments :
- Sanjeeta kk said...
The Tortellinis looks so cute and delicious. Like the sauce in the recipe. Would be perfect for a cold night dinner.
- January 6, 2011 at 12:30 AM
- Ginny Hartzler said...
This looks divine. I love soups, and especially ones with clear broths.
- January 6, 2011 at 12:35 AM
- My Little Space said...
Tortellini is something that I wanted to make long ago. You made this sounds so inviting. I like the clear soup broth. A superb light meal! Hope you're having a great day.
Cheers, Kristy - January 6, 2011 at 1:15 AM
- Olive said...
Looks delicious, very light and yet very filling!
Happy New Year, Mary! :) - January 6, 2011 at 1:43 AM
- Diane said...
I hope that Bob's eye soon gets well. Hopefully vision will soon be back better than ever.
Love this recipe, this is for me. Thanks. Diane - January 6, 2011 at 2:44 AM
- MaryMoh said...
Hope Bob's eye recovers fully soon. A lovely time to pamper him :D I love this tortellini soup. Love the clear soup. Looks a little like the Chinese dumpling soup. Would love to see your pie. Hope you have a great day!
- January 6, 2011 at 3:11 AM
- Unknown said...
Tortellini or ravioli in brodo is one of the most comforting foods ever, I think! My young son love this meal though I have never thought to enrich the brodo as you have done. Thank you for the tip.
- January 6, 2011 at 3:16 AM
- Alessandra said...
Ah! Tortellini! From my hometown!
FYI, in Italian is 'in brodo', spelled with a i.
A. - January 6, 2011 at 3:45 AM
- Faith said...
you had me a tortellini!!!! :) Sending tons of good energy to Bob!!! Its ok to spoil the wonderful men in our life every once in awhile!
- January 6, 2011 at 3:59 AM
- Angie's Recipes said...
Wish I could have some tortellinis soup for the lunch! Looks delish!
- January 6, 2011 at 4:44 AM
- Angie's Recipes said...
I wish Bob a speedy recovery!
Angie - January 6, 2011 at 4:46 AM
- Priya Suresh said...
Thats a delicious dish,prefect for chilled weather's nite dinner..
- January 6, 2011 at 5:33 AM
- Donna-FFW said...
I bet this delicious soup will have him on a road to fast recovery!
- January 6, 2011 at 6:01 AM
- weaverpat said...
What a nice soothing soup for when you're not feeling well- and even when you are!
I hope Bob's eyesight is better than normal in no time. - January 6, 2011 at 7:21 AM
- Unknown said...
I haven't had good tortellini en brodo in a long long time! I remember it being wonderful. Perfect for summer or winter. I will definitely be trying your version. Thanks for sharing, Mary!
- January 6, 2011 at 8:04 AM
- Big Dude said...
The broth sounds very good. Glad his surgery was a success. Bev had both eyes done a few years ago and went from nearly blind to nearly perfect vision
- January 6, 2011 at 8:52 AM
- Gloria Baker said...
What nice tortellinis Mary, I love them! gloria
- January 6, 2011 at 8:54 AM
- Sasha said...
This recipe is amazing. Very little work is required and the end product is hearty and delicious.
- January 6, 2011 at 8:57 AM
- FOODESSA said...
I make this delicacy all the time...one of Hubby's favourite comforts. I think I'll give your version a try next time...especially since I've never incorporated the booze...imagine that?
Mary, have yourself a lovely day,
Claudia - January 6, 2011 at 9:19 AM
- kitchen flavours said...
I hope Bob feels better soon. I don't like the feeling "after anesthesia"!
The soup looks so comforting and good, with all the flavours from the ingredients! Have a nice day! - January 6, 2011 at 9:20 AM
- From the Kitchen said...
I just clipped an article from the Trib about doctoring up commercial broths. I think you've taken it a step further. This could become an extraordinary dish for one recovering from cataract surgery (and everyone else)--which I hope Bob is doing nicely.
Bonnie - January 6, 2011 at 9:40 AM
- Tasha said...
Glad to hear your husband's procedure went well. I'd agree a little spoiling is in order, and this soup sounds like a wonderful start.
- January 6, 2011 at 9:49 AM
- Sushma Mallya said...
Looks very nice mary..
- January 6, 2011 at 10:11 AM
- Chiara said...
In Italy there are many varieties of stuffing, spinach and ricotta cheese, meat, fish, ham .... Some are served "in brodo",other with a simple sauce of butter and sage,or tomato... are always welcome to all! Blessings...
- January 6, 2011 at 10:11 AM
- Pondside said...
This sounds perfect after the over-indulgence of the season.
- January 6, 2011 at 10:31 AM
- StephenC said...
I'll be keeping my eyes open for a source for tortellini.
- January 6, 2011 at 11:05 AM
- Unknown said...
I love totellini! It's one of my favorite pastas! The best commercial dried brand I find is Barilla. My kids love them too! This looks delicious and comforting Mary. Thanks!
- January 6, 2011 at 12:09 PM
- Flavia Galasso said...
Mary.....you know where I was born...in the Tortellini Town : Bologna...my granny taught me to prepare them....next time you have to make your handmade tortellini...you know I posted Bologna's tortellini in my blog....you have to try it!!!
A big strong hug.....and blessings, ciao Flavia - January 6, 2011 at 12:11 PM
- PeggyR said...
This sounds really yummy!
- January 6, 2011 at 12:22 PM
- Deana Sidney said...
I haven't had this in years... and it is so good! The beef broth addition is wonderful... time to try this again, Mary!
- January 6, 2011 at 12:23 PM
- ann said...
Your description makes it sound wonderful. I could go for some right now. :)
- January 6, 2011 at 1:09 PM
- The Blonde Duck said...
What type of pie? I'm curious. I'm glad the surgery went well! I'll have to make this for Ben--he loves soup for dinner.
- January 6, 2011 at 1:31 PM
- Joanne said...
My mom used to make something like this for us all the time when I was a kid except she basically just mixed tortellini with campbell's chicken broth. I much prefer your doctored up version!
- January 6, 2011 at 1:42 PM
- Banana Wonder said...
I love the idea of tortellini is broth! Such a nice change from heavy sauces.
- January 6, 2011 at 1:46 PM
- Faith said...
What a satisfying bowl of goodness this is! The broth sounds so light and flavorful, it's the perfect accent for the tortellini!
- January 6, 2011 at 1:57 PM
- Penny said...
Hope Bob is doing well. I am making a variation of your minced chicken with oyster sauce in lettuce cups tonight. The tortellini look delicious also.
- January 6, 2011 at 2:29 PM
- Kim said...
What a great soup, Mary. The broth looks delicious with the pancetta and the wine... Sounds good to me. Next time I buy tortellini, I'm gonna try this recipe! Have a good day!
- January 6, 2011 at 2:52 PM
- Coupon Queen said...
Mary this soup sounds so wonderful! I love to make soup so I think I may give this one a try. Also love the butter ideas, I make butters with my garden herbs and lavender and freeze them to have a touch of summer in January, but I have never done one with cheese or wine. I am now craving a big piece of tenderloin with your blue cheese butter! Thanks for stopping by my blog, I am now a loyal follower of yours! :)
- January 6, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Love a clean and flavoursome dish. Love it!
- January 6, 2011 at 4:43 PM
- Karen said...
I love a nice light soup like this. Looks wonderful
- January 6, 2011 at 4:54 PM
- A Bitchin' Kitchen said...
Thanks so much for the link! I'm adding you to my google reader :)
- Maggie - January 6, 2011 at 5:01 PM
- giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•. said...
Buoni !!!!
Buona serata e buon anno :)
Myriam - January 6, 2011 at 5:21 PM
- Rhonda said...
Soup is the epitome of healing foods in my book. Tortellini is divine and such a fun pasta, stuffed and cute. My own Baby boy is having surgery next week, I must plan lots of good soup for him.
- January 6, 2011 at 8:05 PM
- Vagabonde said...
Now is the time to make soups and this one looks like a winner. So let's go to mangiare!
- January 6, 2011 at 9:43 PM
- cocoa and coconut said...
I love tortellini! This looks perfectly made. I hope you and Bob enjoy your meal together, and I'm glad the surgery went well :)
- January 6, 2011 at 10:12 PM
- Claudia said...
this is the first dish my kids learned to make - I mean how easy is it - especially if Mom makes the broth> That said, I do cheat and use canned in a pinch and enrich the broth with roasted vegetables. I love this dish!
- January 6, 2011 at 10:38 PM
- Mara Campbell said...
Hi Mary! Thanks so much for your kind words on my blog. I am so very much looking forward to following your blog and seeing all your delicious recipes. The soup looks fabulous!
- January 7, 2011 at 12:13 AM
- Monet said...
I'm glad to hear that Bob's surgery went well. How great that you were able to replicate one of your favorite meals. It may have taken time...but you created what looks like a winner. Thank you for sharing this tasty recipe with me. Sweet dreams, my friend!
- January 7, 2011 at 1:03 AM
- Chef E said...
Mary, this is my favorite soup to make during the week for my lite eating! Throw some spinach in the mix and you got it!
- January 7, 2011 at 10:19 AM
- Tasty Trix said...
I am sure that Bob will be better in no time with treats like this. Perfect for a cold day.
- January 7, 2011 at 3:28 PM
- lacey said...
Your photo is awesome. We'd love to see your stuff posted to dishfolio.com!
- January 7, 2011 at 10:38 PM
- Jamie said...
This is truly our favorite meal, and has been since we began eating in while living in Italy! Absolutely the best!
- January 8, 2011 at 9:24 AM
- That Girl said...
This looks like such a great quick meal.
- January 25, 2011 at 12:21 PM


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The Palm Beach Post writes that a friend of Palillo's, Stacy Sacco, says he passed away this morning. Palillo's agent, Scott Stander, tells CNN that the cause of death may have been a heart attack. Palillo was 63.
As TV Guide has written, Horshack was the "lovable schnook" among the students — Sweathogs, as they were known on the show — at a fictional in New York City. He would give that trademark line — the "ooh, ooh, ooh!" — when he thought he knew an answer (which he inevitably would get wrong). In real life, People magazine wrote in 1977, Palillo was a star student who could do Shakespeare.
The ABC show's main character, teacher Gabe Kotter, was played by Gabe Kaplan. The young actor who broke out to become a huge star was John Travolta, who played Vinnie Barbarino. The show's theme song, Welcome Back, became a hit for singer/songwriter John Sebastian.
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Robert Hegyes, who played Juan Epstein on Kotter, died last January.
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1 In 4 Americans Thinks The Sun Goes Around The Earth, Survey Says
A quarter of Americans surveyed could not correctly answer that the Earth revolves around the sun and not the other way around, according to a report out Friday from the National Science Foundation.
The survey of 2,200 people in the United States was conducted by the NSF in 2012 and released on Friday at an annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Chicago.
To the question "Does the Earth go around the Sun, or does the Sun go around the Earth," 26 percent of those surveyed answered incorrectly.
In the same survey, just 39 percent answered correctly (true) that "The universe began with a huge explosion" and only 48 percent said "Human beings, as we know them today, developed from earlier species of animals."
Just over half understood that antibiotics are not effective against viruses.
As alarming as some of those deficits in science knowledge might appear, Americans fared better on several of the questions than similar, but older surveys of their Chinese and European counterparts.
Only 66 percent of people in a 2005 European Union poll answered the basic astronomy question correctly. However, both China and the EU fared significantly better (66 percent and 70 percent, respectively) on the question about human evolution.
In a survey compiled by the National Opinion Research Center from various sources, Americans seemed to generally support science research and expressed the greatest interest in new medical discoveries and local school issues related to science. They were least interested in space exploration, agricultural developments and international and foreign policy issues related to science.


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Study: Free birth control leads to way fewer abortions
WASHINGTON Free birth control led to dramatically lower rates of abortions and teen births, a large study concluded Thursday. The findings were eagerly anticipated and come as a bitterly contested Obama administration policy is poised to offer similar coverage.
The project tracked more than 9,000 women in St. Louis, many of them poor or uninsured. They were given their choice of a range of contraceptive methods at no cost from birth control pills to goof-proof options like the IUD or a matchstick-sized implant.
When price wasn't an issue, women flocked to the most effective contraceptives the implanted options, which typically cost hundreds of dollars up-front to insert. These women experienced far fewer unintended pregnancies as a result, reported Dr. Jeffrey Peipert of Washington University in St. Louis in a study published Thursday.
The effect on teen pregnancy was striking: There were 6.3 births per 1,000 teenagers in the study. Compare that to a national rate of 34 births per 1,000 teens in 2010.
There also were substantially lower rates of abortion, when compared with women in the metro area and nationally: 4.4 to 7.5 abortions per 1,000 women in the study, compared with 13.4 to 17 abortions per 1,000 women overall in the St. Louis region, Peipert calculated. That's lower than the national rate, too, which is almost 20 abortions per 1,000 women.
In fact, if the program were expanded, one abortion could be prevented for every 79 to 137 women given a free contraceptive choice, Peipert's team reported in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology.
The findings of the study, which ran from 2008 to 2010, come as millions of U.S. women are beginning to get access to contraception without co-pays under President Obama's health care law. Women's health specialists said the research foreshadows that policy's potential impact.
"As a society, we want to reduce unintended pregnancies and abortion rates. This study has demonstrated that having access to no-cost contraception helps us get to that goal," said Alina Salganicoff, director of women's health policy at the Kaiser Family Foundation.
"It's just an amazing improvement," Dr. James T. Breeden, president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, said of the results. "I would think if you were against abortions, you would be 100 percent for contraception access."
The law requires that Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptives be available for free for women enrolled in most workplace insurance plans, a change that many will see as new plan years begin on Jan. 1.
The policy is among the law's most contentious provisions because it exempts churches that oppose contraception but requires religious-affiliated organizations, such as colleges or hospitals, to provide the coverage for their workers. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and many conservative groups say that violates religious freedom, and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has voiced similar criticism.
This week, a federal judge in St. Louis dismissed a lawsuit challenging the contraception mandate; nearly three dozen similar suits have been filed around the country.
Thursday's data didn't sway the critics.
Jeanne Monahan of the conservative Family Research Council suggested contraceptive use can encourage riskier sexual behavior.
"Additionally, one might conclude that the Obama administration's contraception mandate may ultimately cause more unplanned pregnancies since it mandates that all health plans cover contraceptives, including those that the study's authors claim are less effective," Monahan said.
Here's why this is a public health issue: Nearly half of the nation's 6 million-plus pregnancies each year are unintended. An estimated 43 percent of them end in abortion. Low-income women are far more likely to have an unplanned pregnancy than their wealthier counterparts.
"We shouldn't have, in my view, a tiered system where the women with money can get family planning and the women without cannot," said Peipert, noting that 39 percent of the women in his study had trouble paying basic expenses.
About half of unplanned pregnancies occur in women who use no contraception. As for the other half, condoms can fail and so can birth control pills or other shorter-acting methods if the woman forgets to use them or can't afford a refill.
In contrast, you can forget about pregnancy for three years with Implanon, the implant inserted under the skin of the arm. An IUD, a tiny T-shaped device inserted into the uterus, can last for five to 10 years, depending on the brand. Change your mind, and the doctor removes either device before it wears out.
Only about 5 percent of U.S. women use long-acting contraceptives, far fewer than in other developed countries. Peipert said insurance hasn't always covered the higher upfront cost to insert them, even though years of birth control pills can add up to the same price.
Yet, three-quarters of his study participants chose an IUD or Implanon, and a year later 85 percent were sticking that choice compared to about half who had initially chosen the pill, patch or other shorter-acting method.
Cost isn't the only barrier. Doctors don't always mention long-acting methods, maybe because of a long-outdated belief that IUDs aren't for young women or just because they assume women want the most commonly prescribed pill.
That was the case for Ashley England, 26, of Nashville, Tenn., who enrolled in the study while in graduate school in St. Louis. She had taken birth control pills for years but struggled with a $50 monthly copay. She switched to a five-year IUD, and loves that she and her husband don't have to think about contraception.
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Can Wild Animals Be Kept As Pets?
As a principle, The Humane Society of the United States strongly opposes the keeping of exotic and nondomestic animals (wild animals) as pets.
Appropriate care for wild animals requires considerable expertise, specialized facilities, and total dedication to the animals' needs. When wild animals are kept as pets, their lives are likely to be filled with misery. Often they languish in a cramped backyard cage or circle endlessly in a cat carrier or aquarium. Their suffering may begin with capture—every year millions of birds and reptiles suffer and die on the journey from their habitat to the pet store. The wild-pet trade threatens the very existence of some species.
With few exceptions, wild animals are difficult or impossible to care for. They often grow to be larger, stronger, and more dangerous than owners expect or can manage. Their nutritional and social needs are generally unknown, and recognizing medical problems is difficult for the untrained individual. They can even pose a danger to human health and safety through disease and parasites.
Wild animals are not domesticated simply by being captive-born or hand-raised by a human mother. It's a different story with dogs and cats, who were domesticated thousands of years ago. These special animal companions depend on humans for food, shelter, veterinary care, and affection. Wild animals, by nature self-sufficient, fare best without our interference. As any animal matures, the need for a mother ends and the instinctual behavior of the adult animal replaces the dependent behavior of the baby or juvenile. Inevitably, the cuddly baby wild animal becomes an aggressive biter or displays destructive and seemingly temperamental behavior without provocation or warning. Such an animal has become a problem and is either neglected, passed from owner to owner, or disposed of in other ways.
Owning any animal means being responsible for providing appropriate and humane care. Where wild animals are concerned, meeting this responsibility is usually impossible; invariably it is the animals who suffer.
Source: The Humane Society of the United States