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It's easy to second guess things with the benefit of hindsight to see what actually happened in a particular situation. No one is above it, least of all sports fans. There were several pivotal moments in the 49ers loss to the Rams today that can easily be second guessed. So let's see what could have, would have and should have been in this game. Starting with what was probably the most important play of the game, as it turned into the only Rams touchdown of the day. The triple option, running to the left with Colin Kaepernick deciding to pitch the ball to Ted Ginn Jr. who was about 5 yards away from him. What could have been? Kaepernick could have recognized the defense was on him and that Ginn was too far away to make a successful pitch and just ran a couple yards until he was brought down by the defenders who were approaching. What would have happened in that case? The Rams would have been denied their only touchdown on the day, and an opportunity for a 2 point conversion which...
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NYSE Agrees to a Trading Extension of KV's Securities until February 15,
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KV Pharmaceutical Company (NYSE: KVa/KVb) a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, acquires and markets technology differentiated branded and generic/non-branded prescription pharmaceutical products, announced today that NYSE Regulation, Inc. has granted KV's request for a trading extension through February 15, 2008 for its securities, subject to ongoing reassessment. The extension was required under the NYSE's rules because the Company has been delayed in filing its fiscal 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company expects to have all outstanding quarterly and annual SEC reports for fiscal 2007 filed with the SEC by February 15, 2008
About KV Pharmaceutical Company
KV Pharmaceutical Company is a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, markets and acquires technology-distinguished branded and generic/non-branded prescription pharmaceutical products. The Company markets its technology-distinguished products through ETHEX Corporation, a national leader in pharmaceuticals that compete with branded products, and Ther-Rx Corporation, its branded prescription pharmaceutical subsidiary.
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Every night of the Stanley Cup playoffs, TSN hockey analyst and former NHL goaltender Jamie McLennan breaks down each goalie's performance.
Jamie's number grades given are out of five, with five being the best mark.
Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings (3) – Quick had a couple good saves early on Patrick Sharp and Brandon Saad. First goal was a give-and-go quick play that Patrick Kane forehanded blocker side on a one-timer. The second one is a smart play by Ben Smith to bank it off Quick. Great save on a 2-on-0 where Sharp had an open net backdoor. He showed his agility and edge work a lot tonight. Huge save on Nick Leddy early in the third period to keep it at 2 to 1. He was screened on the Duncan Keith goal by Saad in front and was beaten short side. The game-winning goal was a seeing eye shot that goes short side through a screen by Andrew Shaw.
Corey Crawford, Chicago Blackhawks (4) – Crawford had good saves early on Tanner Pearson and Jeff Carter. The goal by Dwight King is a quick play that comes from behind the net and it beats him five-hole. Big saves in the second period on Carter, Tyler Toffoli and Marian Gaborik, to keep it close. He was the story in the second period for the Hawks, as he battled to keep the lead. Drew Doughty's goal was a screen shot with Mike Richards in front. The save of the game was when he robbed Anze Kopitar with the glove. Alec Martinez beats him five-hole through traffic, then saves his best work for the dying seconds as he battled to keep the puck out as the Kings pressed hard to get the equalizer.
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Cops: Surrey is safe despite 4 murders
The RCMP officer in charge of the Surrey, B.C., detachment is trying to assure citizens they are safe, despite a spasm of shootings in 32 hours that left four men dead and one wounded.
Chief Supt. Bill Fordy made the pledge in a news release issued Tuesday that said the murders have a common, criminal theme.
"There is nothing glamorous about life in the underworld of crime," he said. "This is not television, the harsh reality is being played out here and now and is testament to the fact that the life expectancy of anyone involved in criminal gangs is very short."
He said if people involve themselves in crime, the likelihood that they'll end up dead in a ditch, or in jail, is very high.
Fordy said Surrey is safe because the majority of residents are law-abiding citizens with no involvement in criminal activity.
Sgt. Jennifer Pound, with the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, said at least two of the murders were gang related.
A 27-year-old Surrey man, Manjot Dhillon, was identified as the victim of a shooting early Sunday evening.
Early Tuesday morning, 29-year-old Manjinder "Manny" Hairan was killed and a second man with him was injured.
Pound said two victims found dead in a parkade late Sunday night were both Surrey residents and both "known to police."
"IHIT can say that evidence retrieved thus far does not support this homicide to be gang related," she said in a news release.
The victims of that shooting, John McGiveron and Geordie Carlow, were both 33 years old.
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I just wanted to extend a hearty-hi-ho to the good folks who attended the ExperiPro Business Growth Summit this evening. I was the first speaker and did a presentation on social media and how it can be used to drive sales. (Yes, it can be done! I promise!)
It was such an exciting, dynamic crowd, with great food and even better company. (Maybe it helps that Chivas Regal was a sponsor?) My thanks to my friend and colleague Jeff Brady of the Brady Media Group for his thought-provoking and always compelling presentation on Brand Echonomics, a new way of thinking about marketing and PR in this very digital world. I always love hearing and seeing Jeff speak — his background as a seasoned television news reporter and major-market anchor clearly shows in his polished, effortless delivery and appeal.
And thanks as well to Dr. Clint Herzog, founder and CEO of the renowned FLOSS Dental Group here in Texas. That was the first time I'd actually met Clint, but I've seen him countless times in advertisements and have heard so much about him that I looked forward to finally getting to meet the man and hear his message. He certainly didn't disappoint with his very moving story about personal transformation and its very fundamental and essential role in business transformation.
I wish I could say that I have plenty of pics, and honestly I did have lots at the last Summit back in February, but I think this time around I was so laser-focused on my own presentation that I completely zoned out and forgot about everything else, including photography and even social media itself. Ironic, eh? I live-tweeted the last Summit but blanked out on this one.
Still, there will be a professionally edited video of the Summit as well as those of the individual speakers, so hopefully I'll be able to get that soon and post it here. If not, I think we'll be getting pics of the event as well, so I'll get them up here as soon as possible.
If you've been on our company site before, thank you for returning! And if this is your first time, again, welcome. I apologize for the rather stark look of the site — our website was hacked a few weeks ago and finally died a merciful, painless death, but our business has been so busy that we've only been able to incrementally work on the site. What you're seeing right now is a basic WordPress theme overlaid on the content of our site, but in the next few days I hope to be able to complete the redesign, so stay tuned!
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CLAYTON, La. (KNOE 8 News) - A water main break in the town of Clayton in Concordia Parish left that town without water service Monday night.
A worker at the scene tells KNOE 8 News that a construction company hit a six-inch main at the intersection of Highways 425 and 65.
Once the main is fixed, water service will be restored, but a boil advisory will be in effect until water samples clear state testing.
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Einstein would've never fired a bullet.
Gunslingers are called in to solve problems–big problems–and gunslingers don't charge by the bullet, they charge by the size of your problem. Executives are the modern day equivalent of gunslingers.
Einstein's "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral" would be different. It might go down as it did in Star Trek's "Spectre of The Gun"; a victory without firing a bullet. Einstein once said, "If I were given one hour to save the planet, I would spend 59 minutes defining the problem and one minute resolving it."
So simple, so rational, so sane, so intelligent. But we love our gunslingers! They get the job done. We admire and celebrate them. They're heroes. Just bury the bodies and move on.
We want ACTION! Do something NOW–anything–as long as it's tangible. We want RESULTS!
But we don't want to focus on fundamentals or ask strategic questions before we act. And that's a shame.
I'm not the only one who thinks so, am I?
I live with this pain too. We want results to problems we haven't taken the time to define. It is why creative thinkers (risk takers) leave well-paying jobs.
I think that risk is not doing something without understanding why you do it – its doing something in spite of what you understand about it. People in corporate jobs are on a yearly-cycle of accountablity and most strategies don't show results in one year. So we are forced into low-risk small scale thinking.
To keep with the gunfighter theme;
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Your song 'Origin' is pretty good (not sure why I didn't bother listening to it when you just submitted it).
I'm gonna 'borrow' that chord progression you used there. :P
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Wireless Claro 4G
I purchased the $37.99 IVA included Wireless Claro 4G modem 2 weeks ago.
1 year contract,if you are like me which,I don't download stupid music,nor movies,this puppy will let you surf the web ALL month long.
I gotta say,I am impressed!! this thing is lighting fast,with little or no trouble at all.
IMO,if you live outside the city,even the boonies,such as Apanas,and maybe even la Dalia,this modem if for you,as long as you have 2-3 bars worth of reception,you got it.
It's worth giving it a shot!!
Been using it for 2 weeks,here in casares and I love it.
I'll keep you posted,should I run into trouble.
4G USB Modem
I have a contract with Claro and DO NOT have a cedula. They will make exceptions like a 3 month deposit................ The 4G service is great!
A Gadget That Connects To Computer Via USB?
I assume that this is a little modem gadget that connects to a computer via USB, is that correct?
Initially, I will be traveling with my laptop from Managua to Esteli, Matagalpa, Jinotega, then Jinotepe area. Will the gadget work in those areas reliably? I don't have a smartphone/Iphone so this sounds great, if it works in most areas.
Thanks for any information/guesstimates anyone could provide.
Yes, but....
You have to get prepago if you aren't a resident (there have been exceptions to this, but if you're picking up the modem at the Claro Store at the airport, probably not. Prepago requires a bit of fiddling with a phone (doesn't have to be that smart) and the modem.
If I were traveling though, I'd simply go to WiFi spots (which is what I did the first five months I lived in Jinotega). I know of WiFi spots in Esteli (Cafe Luna, and others) and Jinotega (Hotel Solluntuna Hem and others), and suspect you would find them at better hotels and probably some restaurants in Matagalpa. I don't know as much about the Jinotepe area but suspect that the same sorts of places would also have wifi.
Rebecca Brown
Planning on Coming Back, Long Term.
I'll be returning to Nica within 5 or 6 months of this September trip, so I'd like to have it set up for a long period of time. What are the approximate rates of the modem gadgets per month, if you know. Tried to find on it on the Claro website, but couldn't quickly locate the rates there.
Unless you can talk someone into it,
...you have to have a cedula to get a contract and flat rate service. The rates vary depending on line speed -- my monthly rate for 3 G (and I'll go to 4G when it expires) is around US $42 a month for 512 KB/sec speed (rarely achieved until fairly recently). There's a cap of something like 10 MG download at that speed, after the cap is reached, the download speed drops to something approximating dial-up. 4G looks like it's the price quotes per month in the first article in this thread, so cheaper and faster speeds. $50 for the modem.
http://www.claro.com.ni/wps/portal/ni/pc/personas/internet/internet-movi... Looks like they're also offering 4G with prepago (pay as you go), available to anyone, apparently a bit complicated to set up, and available in up to 15 day chunks. You have to buy the modem. Everything about pre-pago made it sound far less desirable than postpago.
Postpago (contract) rates are here: http://www.claro.com.ni/wps/portal/ni/pc/personas/internet/internet-movi...
I have a friend who is renting a small house for $100 a month who had cable and internet installed by his landlady before he got his cedula. Hot spots with security are not uncommon here, and you may find that where you rent already has a net connection or that your landlord would be willing to set it up for you.
I know of one place where the landlady, currently living in either Managua or Miami, is looking for a gringo renter, with rent maybe as low as $80 a month for half a house near Dino's Fusion.
Rebecca Brown
ditto what oncidiumfan said
plus what we were told with our 3g service is that it is only good within 1 KM of the tower and anything else gets iffy. In a downtown area you might be ok, but it is a fair amount of hassle and expense if you are going to be moving around. Ciber cafes are widely available for 50 cents a hour and some restaurants and hotels have wifi.
"You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality." Ayn Rand
Extending coverage
There are two things you need to do to get a decent signal a fair distance from a tower:
- Get the modem up away from buildings and such. If you need more cable length, you can get USB cables with a built-in repeater in 5 meter lengths.
- Add a reflector behind the modem. There are lots of possibilites but a piece of zinc liso maybe 250 to 500 mm square bent at 90 degrees is probably the easiest. Thus, you have sorta a V shape. Put the fold vertical with the modem in the V. Adjust the distance from the modem to the base of the V for maximum signal. A good starting distance would be about 70mm. Pointing it in the right direction and the distance from the zinc is what is important, the size of the zinc is not.
Once you get your "outside antenna" specs from playing around you can build a plastic box to mount the modem in front of the zinc and hold the whole mess up high. Or take a trip to Plastinic and see what you can find. An alternative would be to buy a plastic box, line two sides with aluminum foil to reform the reflector with a 90 bend and have one pre-built enclosure.
Antenna connector & External Antenna???
I finally ordered a couple of routers with the 3G & 4G USB modem interface from the states to solve the line length issue when you put the whole works up high.
Your corner reflector may be about 6 dB gain but the antenna on the modem probably is about -3 dBi which leaves 3 dBi net gain - Better than before - Maybe double the range.
Do any of the USB modems selling here have an external antenna connector similar those on the old 2.4 GHz WIFI PC Cards? My MoviStar HUAWEI E1756 does not but I have read that some do.
Obviously you know there are lots of simple home brew antenna designs for these frequencies that will yield 9-12 dBi gain.
You will likely gain more by getting the modem up high and clear of objects than with the corner reflector but you need to enclose the modem in something if it is outside anyway so the box with aluminum foil approach is pretty much a free 6db.
The excuse for no antenna connectors is FCC regulations with regard to ERP but the reality is that the connectors add a lot to the cost. The last device I saw in Nicaragua with an eternal antenna connector was my 1900MHz Ericsson cel phone but, at the price of the USB modems, taking one apart and attempting to add an external antenna connection is probably worth it. It's a lot easier to kludge something at 850MHz than 2.4GHz.
'An ill-assorted collection of poorly-matching parts, forming a distressing whole' esp. in Computing, a machine, system, or program that has been improvised or 'bodged' together; a hastily improvised and poorly thought-out solution to a fault or 'bug'. …
Have You Got
your routers to work with the Claro (or Enitel's) modems? I tried a couple of years ago, but was unsuccessful.
If successful, please share your router brand and model. This is an elegant solution that would allow multiple users, both wireless and wired.
I had a NetGear 3G wireless router that accepted a USB modem, worked great in the US, but not in Nicaragua. A simple firmware issue, I'm sure, router not recognizing the Claro modem.
I just checked and the HUAWEI E1756 >>> IS <<< supported (Oh, Happy Day!) -- Ignore the Australia and New Zealand header at the top of the page and scroll down. There is no listing for Nicaragua :)
You could also amplify your cell signal; simple kits are available on EBAY for well under $200, including cabling and both antennas. This is not a really robust solution for a weak signal area, but it's cheap and might improve bandwidth.
4G Claro
Do you have the model # for the 4G Claro modems? I bought the routers for the Movistar and hopes that the Claro would work too.
I have not received the routers - TP-Link & Sapido - Will post the results here in a couple of weeks.
I have the comparability problem with a Cradlepoint CTR350 Router - Worked with the Claro modem but Claro was only 256K in SJDS so I traded that for the Movistar HUAWEI E175 and it is not supported with that router. So ended up using ICS off the main computer to the cable router to share the cell connection but you gotta reconfigure when you switch cable to cell and back.
You really need a good high gain antenna up above obstructions and the LNA or modem interface up there for the best S/N but the Cell amplifier system may be good too. Might kill two birds with one stone since MoviStar signal is so so inside the building some places.
If Everyone
could take a moment and note the model number of their USB modem, and the provider (Claro, MoviStar, Enitel, etc) and the service you have, it would be very helpful.
Huawei and ZTE seem to be models found in Nicaragua. There's no question that an appliance like this would be a big plus in you have a wireless connection and more than one user.
The TP Link TL-MR3420 that JohnS mentioned is only $38 on Amazon. As he mentioned you CAN set up ICS to share the connection but for $38 it's not worth the grief. I've tried to configure ICS to broadcast over a wireless connection (through a dedicated wireless card) with no luck.
As a bonus, TP Link sounds like a very user friendly vendor:
Claro doesn't itself sell USB modem routers
My Mac will run as a wifi hot spot of limited range (within a few feet of the Mac). I'm not sure what the issues would be in using the chip in a stronger router or if I could use a stronger router as a repeater. Mac's "share the connection" option apparently works as a true WiFi connection (but for one of my devices, I had to do some massaging in a config file -- can't remember now if it was for the Kindle or the phone).
If the Mac can use the modem with its wifi, then it seems that other devices should be able to do this, too. It may be that a config file in the router would need to be changed, if that's possible.
Rebecca Brown
Frequency Used By 4G
is same or is it piggy backed on the 800 Mhz cell signal ?? Does anyone know?
I was able to get 3G signal acknowledgement on a friend's phone at my place, 17 Km from the tower, and receive emails, but that's a lot different than a viable internet connection used for browsing.
I want to amplify the signal for better consistency and increased bandwidth but would need an amplifier specific to the required frequencies, if 4G is using a different one. Seems like a lot of extra infrastructure for Claro to invest in compared to the potential demand. All the urban users are probably going to have access to fast cable internet.
No radio changes
The unofficial but authoritative word is that there is no radio changes involved. Thus, same frequencies.
By unofficial but authoritative I mean someone who actually knows but is not authorized to BS customers. :-)
The remaining question is where is the service available but as as there is no change in the expensive pieces, it should happen a lot more quickly than when they did their frequency change a few years ago.
Good to know if a guy with way too much time on his hands wants to home brew a cheapie antenna and solder a hunk of coax between that and the modem. Isn't gonna be me though.
BTW - Anybody know anything about Dennis and GGNET service? I still have a tower & modem but it all seems dead for quite a while.
Forgot to Ask: What's the Monthly Fee for the 4G gadget service
Can you say what you are paying per month for the Claro 4G service? Thanks.
I have the 3G as a back up to my cable system
If you get in the right spot its great. Glad to hear the 4G works so well I think I will upgrade. I am sure some kid will be happy to have to have the old 3G.
If it exists ...
At least as of a few months ago, not even 3G existed in San Nicolas. Sure, 19 months ago I was assured by a person in Enitel in Estelí that it did exist but I happen to know better.
I just went to the "Claro" web site. They have "updated" the information such that it seems to tell you less than it used to. It lists towers in Estelí that might offer 4G service but places where they used to claim 3G existed (Santa Cruz and San Nicolas, for example) seem to be missing.
So, I am happy your 4G works where you are but i would not make any assumptions about where the service really is available -- yet. My guess is that it will become the common Internet over a phone network approach of Enitel but I don't think it is ready for prime time yet.
For me, the most amusing about the updated web pages is that the service that I actually have seems to no longer be listed.
We have 3G in La Dalia..
I bought the 3G USB last month, If I go up on the mountain to where I can see La Dalia I get an HSPDA connection, which is not to shabby,bounces up to 400+. I am using it right now sitting on the roadside near Matagalpa, the 4G sounds great, I wonder if I can trade-in for an upgrade.
-Doug ©
If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate
the claro 3 g used to work in la dalhia ..
and waslala..i had a tough time canceling my yearly contract with them..when it quit working..moviestar is putting towers in ,out that way..i hope they offer internet..waslala..dosent even have a internet cafe


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Inspiration: Al Gore's Desk
Anti-inspiration, maybe. Al Gore's desk was TUAW's Rig of the Week. He certainly has a rig with his three 30" Apple displays. But boy does he need an office "cure" for all that paperwork. Somebody needs to give him a scanner or at least a good file cabinet.
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I wish I was Al Gore.
If I was Al Gore people would think I was Intelligent. Forward Thinking. Revolutionary. Just right to be President, even if I don't run.
Instead they look at my desk, which is in just the same condition as his, and think I need to tidy up.
Anal. Anal. Anal.
doesn't look very enviromentally friendly to me. I'm totally serial.
3 monitors tv on. And this man wants us to live responsibly? Clean up your desk, after your done with that clean up your act.
maybe what we aren't seeing is the pedal system he has set up to generate the power to run those electronics ;D
They're LCD screens, so they aren't using too much power - the 3 of them probably use less juice than a conventional 27" boob tube.
It's ok because he buys credits to offset his energy usage!!!!
How lame......


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Curating the most exquisite and exclusive products around the world
Home // Harrods
One of a few illustrations I've been doing for Harrods recently, this one in particular is for their home department. Mother's Day and Father's Day illustrations to follow!
This particular illustration is also advertised in The Metro, The Daily Telegraph and The Times today and tomorrow! So go grab a copy!


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One thing that many people are concerned with when they move from Microsoft Window to a Linux based operating system is that they will not have the office software that they are used to working with. While the software that is available for a Linux based operating system may be a little different than what you are used to with Windows, there are still options and programs that can help anyone.
Open Office is currently the most widespread and well known of the programs that are considered office software. It has been made to be compatible with many, if not all, major office programs out there. In fact, many people who do not use Linux also use openoffice, because of the complete compatibility that it has. It is a completely free program, and has multiple applications that can be used.
If you are looking for something that focuses just on spreadsheets, Gnumeric could be a great option. The entire goal of the program has been to make the absolute best spreadsheet possible. They have also made it an effort to not copy other, existing applications exactly. Gnumeric is able to open files that have been saved on other spreadsheets.
If you are looking for a processor that will help you structure your documents how you want them to be, and give a great looking product right away, you may want to look at LyX. This program focuses on the structure of the document more than the appearance, and you don't have to worry nearly as much about formatting or playing around to make it look good.
No matter what you are looking for in your office software, you can find great options that are free and open source. If you still prefer Microsoft Office, a program such as Wine may be able to help you get what you want for your Linux based operating system.


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A shoyu/soy sauce question for all of you Asian cooks out there
- Caroline1 Aug 9, 2008 07:23 PM
I'm slowly working my way toward making some dongpo rou (http://tinyurl.com/5ab9ob), so I went to the market to pick up some Shao Xing wine, and while I was there I also picked up a couple of bottles of Koon Chun thin soy sauce and double black soy sauce. My question is this: should they be refrigerated after opening?
My primary experience is with Kikoman and Yamasa shoyu, and they will lose tons of flavor if not kept refrigerated. The Koon Chung labels don't offer a clue! Any help is appreciated! Thanks.
Hmm..I don't put mine in the fridge. Growing up in S.E.Asia, we just leave their soy sauce in the pantry or kitchen countertop (away from sunlight). But, I can't vouch for other type of soy sauce (I've never use Kikoman or Yamasa) - since I am sure some of their ingredients or process of making are slightly different. :) Hope it helps a bit!
re: ceciel
It does, and thanks. But I also suspect that a bottle of soy sauce didn't last nearly as long in your childhood kitchen as it does in mine! My meal planning is like playing a game, "Where In The World is Caroline Eating Tonight?" If the indecision lasts too long, I sometimes give up and just have peanut butter and jelly! '-)
re: Caroline1
Haha. That's just too hilarious!! :) But you are right though, I cook almost everyday, and even that, a bottle of soy lasts me way way much longer than the same size bottle in my mom or grandmas' kitchen! Everything with soy! ;) Out of topic here, but we even eat boiled, half boiled, sunny side up, scrambled eggs with soy! Not salt. My husband thought it was weird, until I got him converted, that is. Double black soy is yum!
re: ceciel
I'll have to give that a try. I usually use the green Tobaso liberally in my omlettes. But beware. Green Tobasco is addictive.
re: ceciel
My house too! I used to be so embarrassed to eat eggs with my friends after sleepovers. Also potatoes are good with soy.
re: ceciel
Exactly...that's egg foo yung. Great to add greens and scallions to eggs, top with soy. yum.
re: ceciel
We love poached soy sauce eggs up at our house, we add a little water and a tiny bit of sugar to the soy sauce.
As for the soy sauce question, I guess we use it often so we never have an issue putting it in the lower cabinet (dark, light & regular) but I have used to have the same issue with rice vinegar going off, or just changing flavor (film at top, slight change in color, or scent) so I now keep it in the fridge, and lasts just fine now. maybe this might work best for your soy?
Hey Caroline, I don't refrigerate any of my soy sauces. Oops, take that back, the one that I use for serving at the table, a small bottle with holes...that one yes. But for years I've never refrigerated the big bottles. I haven't noticed any flavor loss, or maybe I should pay closer attention. Yummy stuff the double black, very rich and flavorful. Kikkoman is so light anyway, I guess that I expect that its not going to be a full bodied soy.
I use Kikoman,because I can get a big jug at Costco. I much prefer Pearl River.
re: chef chicklet
I don't think I've ever seen Pearl River, let alone tried it. If your refrigerator bottle of Kikoman isn't refilled from the big bottle, try a taste test. If it is, try the taste test the next time you buy a new bottle. I can really taste the difference. Similar to wine, but it holds true under refrigeration MUCH longer!
I only use Yamasa as a "finishing" shoyu because it looses its unique flavor in cooking. Kikoman stays pretty true. This will be my first home experience with Chinese soy sauce Or it will be if I can ever find really great pork belly for the dongpo rou. '-)
re: Caroline1
Never mind the Kikoman taste test! I've been using it for over thirty years, and obviously haven't kept reading the labels. It now contains sodium benzoate as a preservative. DAMN! And the Yamasa uses alcohol, which is better than sb, but still... <sigh> But the Chinese stuff *IS* preservative free. Gonna have to do some shoyu label reading next time I'm at May Hua market! :-(
re: Caroline1
May Hua (and every other self-respecting Asian market) should stock Pearl River Bridge; it's the quintessential Chinese style (open fermented) light soy sauce.
The PRB gold label "Superior Light Soy Sauce" is very good, but I much prefer the purple label "Premium Light Soy Sauce." Ingredients are water, soya beans, wheat flour, and salt. The bottle says to refrigerate after opening. The only problem is that not every place carries the purple label.
Hi Caroline1,
Look at the ingredients of the soy sauce and see if it has preservatives. If it doesn't, then it is better to put it in the fridge. If it does, you probably don't have to do so. Most of kikoman and yamasa shoyu do not have preservative, so it is better to put them in the fridge. Chinese soy sauce tends to have preservatives in it, so it may not be necessary.
re: kobetobiko
BINGO! So why didn't I think of that? Thank you soooo much! It makes sense. Both of the Chinese soy sauces I bought are preservaive free (Koon Chun brand from Hong Kong). The thin soy sauce only contains water, soy beans, salt and wheat flour. The double black has that plus molasses.
For my next trick, I want a refrigerator with five or six of those slide-out verticle pantry shelves that are only one bottle wide. If I got all of the jars and bottles out of my refriterator, boy, would I have more room for food...! '-)
I use the small Pearl River brands of Soy Sauce and I don't refridgerate. Since the salt content of soy sauce is so high I guess I don't worry about it. If you can get your hands on Pearl River they are great. Dark soy sauce is for color, light is for flavor. Were you able to get a decent brand of Shao Xing? Preferably Pagoda brand. The cheapest has very little alcohol and added salt and is not really even Shao Xing. It should be at least 16% alcohol with no added salt. Let us know how your Dong Po turns out!
re: scoopG
The Shao Xing is Lily brand, 15% alcohol, and cheap, therefore I'm sure not the best brand. It is salted (for cooking) and I grabbed it because I wasn't sure what the shelf life would be for a more expensive "drinking wine." Figured wine is wine and what doesn't work for a Burgundy shouldn't work for a Shao Xing.
As for the Dong Po, I'm beginning to wonder if I'm EVER going to get to taste it. I refuse to go to all that trouble without a really great slab of pork belly with at least three luscious layers of fat cushioning two seductive layers of lean. Nothing I've looked at so far has been singing the Lorelei song. <sigh>
I have never put any type of soy sauce in the fridge and I've never had soy sauce go bad on me, despite the fact that on occasion, a bottle will last me a year. I buy all types, including Kikoman. I don't know if extensive 'aging' in an open bottle changes the flavor, but I do know that it doesn't go bad in the sense that it would make you ill to eat it for a very, very long time. Salt is a natural preservative.
re: cimui
I didn't mean "go bad" in the sense of not being safe to eat. Time was when Kikoman (which now contains sodium benzoate as a preservative) was a naturally brewed preservative free shoyu, and if not refrigerated the flavor changed and was simply not as pleasing and full flavored as when newly opened or kept in the refrigerator to preserve that original flavor.
I think kobetobiko provided the best answer: if it contains preservatives don't worry about refrigeration, if it's preservative free then refrigerate after opening. Thanks.
re: Caroline1
ah, fair enough, caroline. sorry, i didn't read your posting as closely as i ought. i do think you (and kobetobiko) are right that some brands seem to become fainter tasting after a time and that it would make sense if this were related to lack of preservatives.
good luck with the dongpo rou. the pics with that recipe look delectable!
re: Caroline1
if you're interested in using kikkoman withough sodium benzoate, try buying the imported version from japan at a japanese or korean grocery store. i buy mine at one of these groceries and it has alcohol versus the sodium benzoate. (i would assume alcohol is a byproduct of the natural fermentation process and not an additive.) the bottles mainly have japanese writing and come in plastic bottles instead of glass. i don't refrigerate it and it tastes fine.
re: trishyb
Thank you! I'm on my way!
hmmmm... My bottle of Oregon-brewed Yamasa implies alcohol as an added ingrendient with "(to preserve freshenss)" following "alcohol," then also adds the same warning on the label as Kikkoman: Refrigerate after opening.
Both of the Hong Kong brewed Koon Chun soy sauces are naturally brewed and preservative free, but neither says to refrigerate after opening, unless it's in Chinese. Which is why I formulated my original question never imagining I was stirring up such a snake's nest!
Guess I shoulda known Americans never read labels or directions. I know I don't. Hey, my kids are 39 and 40, and I've STILL got a bag full of nuts, bolts, screws, clamps, and doo-hickeys left over from assembling their toys on Christmas Eve when they were little! What's a bottle of warm soy sauce among friends, right?
Next time you buy a fresh bottle, grab a spoon and do a side by side tasting to see how much the flavor has migrated in the opened and stored at room temp sauce.
re: Caroline1
I just purchased the Koon Chun double black soy sauce this week, and my bottle says refrigerate after opening, if that helps.
re: smtucker
Very interesting! I have the same brand, and it says nothing about refrigeration in English, so I gotta ask! Do you read Chinese?
re: Caroline1
Not a single character. This is written in English. I admit though, my fridge isn't big enough to hold all the soy sauces I now own, so they live in the pantry.
re: smtucker
Then obviously my bottle is older than yours since it has no such instruction in English. Lots in Chinese with no translation though! Thanks.
Okay, after FINALLY reading the whole Kikoman label, apparently the preservative (sodium sulfate) that Kikoman uses does NOT mean it will not go off flavor if left unrefrigerated. The bottle's label clearly says, "Refrigerate after opening." <sigh> Then WHY the damned preservative???? Did somebody rescind the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" law?
EDIT: For the record, the Koon Chun soy sauces are now stored in the refrigeraor, the (unopened) cooking wine and vinegar are not, and I feel like such an idiot for even starting this confusing thread! Sorry. '-)
re: Caroline1
if soy sauce isnt tightly capped it will evaporate over time, which changes its character too. Ive never refrigerated soy but I keep them in a dark place. I think the dark thick sweet versions store better - for table use I buy the top grade kimlan soy sauces from taiwan - wonderful, if you have never tried, you should.
re: jen kalb
Some of the Chinese restaurants here serve it as well as include small packets of it in take out, but I never use Kimlan. You might want to read this New Zealand government information, specifically the fourth iten under "Timeline."
re: Caroline1
Just to clarify, Im NOT talking about the industrial grade stuff you would get in packets or a restaurant would serve! Im talking about the special naturally brewed varieties that you can buy in small (maybe 1 pt bottles). - I-Jen, Super Special and another in a bottle with a black and white chinese painting on the label - these were never covered in any of the product warnings.
I've never put in soy sauce of any kind in the fridge.
At home, we usu. went through the bottles of soy sauce quickly enough that it was probably never an issue.
But as I think about it now, even at our restaurant when we would buy soy sauce by the tub-full, we've never refrigerated them.
Just my 0.02.
re: ipsedixit
Never refrigerated here either. Also probably never an issue as we go through lots of soy sauce.
The soy sauces in Korea were never refrigerated (when I was stationed there).
I put one bottle in the fridge just after I married my wife. My MIL came to stay with us the same day and gave me a very vocal lesson about storage of soy sauce, something about it's supposed to sit out and "intensify", and for the next 3 years she would grouse about it at least twice a week. She still brings it up once in a while 28 years later. Always kept out of direct sunlight though.
re: hannaone
Indeed, sometimes MIL do know best.
After all, soy sauce is basically just fermented bean juice right?
re: hannaone
Hi hannaone,
I think that's true for high quality soy sauce, actually hand-crafted ones. However, what we get nowadays are mostly commerical with some additives in them, and I doubt it will intensify the flavor like what artisan soy sauce does. It may become more "intense" only because of the loss of water content.
re: kobetobiko
It was definitely hand crafted. My MIL used to make her own soy sauce when she made the Korean Miso paste.
A few years ago I tried to explain to her that many commercial soy sauces are aged by the makers before they hit the store shelves, but she wouldn't believe it until one of her cronies "discovered" this in some Korean cooking journal.
Just want to clarify. When I was in Asia and home cooking is mainly Asian food, I never refridgerated my soy sauce either. One main reason being that we used it up very quickly and there wasn't any noticeable difference in quality or taste. However, after I moved to the US and in NYC, I ended up eating out a lot of the times (and that when mom isn't here I really don't cook much). What I found was that a lot of those soy sauces (various kinds in large bottles) were sitting in the kitchen cupboard for more than 6 months to a year, and the quality changed noticeably. There was a lot of residue sitting at the bottom of the bottles, and the taste was not "fresh" (I know this is vague but that's as good as I can describe it). It didn't taste completely off, it just didn't taste fresh. And I found that refridgerating the soy sauce definitely eliminated the issue even if I have some of these for more than a year.
I have many many types of soy sauce in my house - Chinese, Japanese, dark, light, premium hand crafted, just for sushi, flavored, thick, first "brewed", you name it. So even if I buy small bottles most of them still sit in my kitchen for a long time. I have them all lined up in my fridge, except for some that stated clearly with preservatives.
For Caroline, I guess it will really depend on how long you think it will take you to use up the soy sauce. If it is going to be used quickly, putting it on the pantry should be fine. If you are going to keep it for a while, put it in the fridge if you have space.
re: kobetobiko
Well, this whole thing has been interesting. When I wrote my original post, I assumed (always a mistake) that the majority of people store their shoyu and soy sauce in the refrigerator. SURPRISE! And it even says to do that on the Kikoman label. LOL!
But here's something else to consider. Both wine and soy sauce are the products of natural fermentation. (I'm not talking about La Choy and such.) Don't know about everyone else after this discussion, but when I have a half a bottle of wine left over from dinner, I recork and store it in the refrigerator. And I store natural soy sauce in the refrigerator for the same reason. It is true that wine will eventually turn to vinegar while the salt content of soy prevents that, but they BOTH suffer deterioration of original flavor when not refrigerated.
Maybe some people prefer it that way, but if you don't believe the flavor "migrates south," try picking up a small new bottle and compare it with your old bottle. If you like it better opened and aged, that's fine. Hey, I happen to absolutely love Dom Perignon that has been opened, half drank, and stored in the fridge until flat. It's delicious. But I'm sure the old monk would cringe. '-)
re: Caroline1
Part of the reason for the no fridge rationale is that soy sauce tastes better at room temperature. So if you stick in the fridge you have to wait for the temp to decrease.
Also, cooking with cold soy sauce is not a good idea -- either in woks or as a seasoning.
re: ipsedixit
Ooops! Been doing it for about 48 years now with a happy wok and delicious food. What am I doing wrong? '-)
re: Caroline1
No, no. Didn't mean to imply that it was wrong.
As for as for cooking, at our restaurant we usu. wanted to get the wok really hot (as well as the oil), and if you splashed in some cold soy sauce ... well, you can only imagine.
As for using as a dipping sauce, cold temps dull the taste and flavor, but it's nothing that an hour or two on a granite counter top couldn't rectify.
re: ipsedixit
hmmm... How large a dish/bowl do you use for dipping sauces? I use small "nut dsh" size dishes for most, or maybe an undersuzed mini-rice bowl. For a true dipping "sauce," the other ingredients help raise the shoyu temperature, or if I'm just putting pure shoyu in the dish as for sushi, the porcelain dish warms it enough. Or if I put the bottle on the table for people who think I'm not a good cook <g> the food is hot enough and the amount of sauce is small enough that nothing reaches the mouth chilled.
For wok cooking, I can't remember ever adding soy sauce/shoyu directly to the wok. It's always mixed with something, usually a slurry.
I test whether my wok is hot enough by flicking a few drops of cold liquid into it before adding oil. If the water dances around and vanishes, as opposed to settling into a boiling drop on the surface, then the wok is hot enough to add oil and get cooking!
As for cold soy sauce splashing into really hot oil in a really hot wok... Doesn't matter what temperature the liquid is, or even what it is -- ice cold soy sauce or boiling hot broth -- the resultant steam explosion is going to be nasty if it can reach you. I only add liquids to a hot wok when there is food in it to mitigate the circumsances. '-)
re: ipsedixit
I go through about 3-4 pint bottles per year of my high priced soys which I dont use in cooking- Id say they keep their fresh bright flavor really well in my cabinet. With refrig space scarce, Im hardly inclined to refrigerate things that dont need it. If I took a year to use up a bottle, I might consider refrigerating. the cooking soys (light and ddark) stay in a cabinet too and dont get used as fast - I do notice some changes, but I dont think they affect the result of my dishes.
Never, ever, put soy sauce in the fridge when I was kid. We always had those 1 gal. Kikkoman cans in the pantry. Lasted for a couple of years, and there was never any change in flavor (OK, I was a kid in elementary school, so maybe may taste buds were not well developed, but we had soy sauce so often that I think I would have noticed that storage for 1 year+ did anything to the flavor).
re: jerry i h
Come to think of it, my mom never even put mayonnaise in the refrigerator when I was a kid. My god, we must have had cast iron stomachs and kevlar immune systems!


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For Immediate Release:Louisville Metro CouncilContact: Tony Hyatt 574-4137/526-3622 Stephen Haag 574-1204/ 645-1752The Louisville Metro Council is taking significant steps to address the concerning problem of scrap metal theft throughout the city. In recent years, a growing number of small businesses, non-profits, and residents have reported metal as stolen. Commonly stolen items include air conditioners, gutters, piping, manhole covers, sewer grates and even cars - all taken to scrap metal buyers who pay cash for the value of the metal.
This proposed ordinance will offer tools to track scrap metal transactions and make it more difficult for a scrap metal thieves to successfully sell stolen property.
"Several fellow Councilpersons and I are working to put a stop to this kind of theft," said Councilman David James (D-6), who is sponsoring the ordinance. "We are working with the scrap metal industry to fashion legislation that is both highly effective at stopping scrap metal theft and economically viable for their businesses."
The Council's action follows recent legislation passed by the Kentucky General Assembly. The proposed ordinance enhances the requirements of House Bill 390, calling for daily reporting of purchases made by scrap yards. In addition, the proposed ordinance includes:
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· The creation of a database maintained by the Louisville Metro Police Department that will aide LMPD in their investigation of scrap metal theft;
· Confiscate any vehicle used in the act of scrap metal theft.
"Without factual information from each scrapper that details what has been received in their shop it will be nearly impossible to track criminals who take advantage of our constituents," James said. "The proposed ordinance also requires the impoundment of vehicles used to transport stolen metals."
Since last year, James along with Council members Tina Ward-Pugh (D-9), Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13), David Yates (D-25), Marianne Butler (D-15), Kelly Downard (R-16), Jerry Miller (R-19), Kevin Kramer (D-11), Councilman Bob Henderson (D-14) and President Jim King (D-10) along with others have talked with representatives from the scrap metal industry and the law enforcement community to come up with a solution to the growing problem of metal theft.
The ordinance has been assigned to the Council's Public Safety Committee and is scheduled to be heard next Thursday, May 17th at 3:00 pm.


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I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan. In particular, i love Severus Snape. I consider him to be the most inspiring fictional character ever created (thank you JK Rowling!). For me, Severus is a symbol of love, loyalty, strength and courage. Severus' story literally changed my life, so i have written multiple fanfictions in honour of him. I look forward to hearing from Wattpad readers and your comments/reviews/opinions/votes for/about my fanfics. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as i loved writing them! Also on my profile are a couple of more 'academic-type' papers i have written about Severus. The Psychobiography earned me the highest mark in the class :) I was very proud of that! Although the Harry Potter universe is my greatest passion, i have also written a Twilight fanfic called: 'Trust me'. It is now complete, so if you have the chance to read it, please leave me a comment or two! I love to read them! In terms of future projects, the outtakes for 'Trust me' are still on their way. I know it has taken me ages to update, but unfortunately, my Doctorate degree is taking up SO much of my time. I am also in the process of writing a cross-over story primarily revolving around a friendship between Severus and Edward. The cross-over has been written from Severus and Edward's POV, both versions currently have 7 chapters. When i get time, i will update these as well- all the ideas are in my head it's just a matter of writing them down! Over the last few months I have made few updates, the reason being that I am extremely busy :( But I promise that more outtakes for 'Trust me' and chapters for 'Leave Me' and 'A life worth living' are on their way! In a month or so, i will have more time to write, so when i do i will post up teasers on my facebook page. Please 'like' me here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/Bumblebee5n4p3 Thanks so much and happy reading! Bee
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Leave me (a Severus and Edward friendship fanfic)(This is the brother story to 'A life worth living'). This is a cross-over fanfiction combining the Harry Potter and Twilight worlds. Edwar... read more
From another point of view (Outtakes from 'Trust me')These are outtakes from my fanfiction story: 'Trust me'. These outtakes either didn't make it into the final story or they depict scenes f... read more
A Life Worth Living (an Edward and Severus friendship fanfic)(This is the brother narrative to 'Leave me'- Severus' POV of the same story). This is a Harry Potter/Twilight cross-over story where Edward and ... read more
The Deepest Desire of our Hearts (Severus Snape fanfic) (Watty Awards 2012)This story has been submitted for Watty Awards 2012. Please do vote for each chapter if you like what you read :) Much appreciated! Summar... read more
In honour of Severus SnapeA collection of short stories dedicated to Severus Snape. Story titles include (please read first chapter for a plot summary of each story): The Prince Redeemed What's in a name? Ridikulus It's what's on the inside that counts
Trust Me (A Jacob/Edward friendship story)'Trust me' takes place at the end of New Moon, and is compatible with the world Stephenie Meyer created except that vampire venom does not kill a w... read more
To do what is right (A Harry/Severus friendship fic- alternate DH ending)My version of what should have happened in the Deathly Hallows. Harry returns to Hogwarts to speak with Dumbledore... and Snape is there.... read more
It is our choices (A Harry/Severus friendship fic post DH) (Watty Awards 2011)Snape survives the final battle, but Harry believes him to be dead. What will happen when they meet nineteen years later? Read to find out. Explores the lives of Harry and Severus post Deathly Hallows and how their friendship unfolds.
The Psychobiography of Severus SnapeThis psychobiography incorporates psychological theory and attachment principles to explain Severus' personality and his love for Lily. This Psychobiog... read more


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PLAYERS: Hyun-jin Ryu, Clayton Kershaw, Yasiel Puig, Adrian Gonzalez, Zack Greinke, Matt Cain, Hunter Pence, Matt Kemp
TEAMS: Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Arizona Diamondbacks
TEAMS: Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Arizona Diamondbacks
Hyun-Jin Ryu has handled a cultural shift with grace. His infectious personality, friendly smile, and positive attitude in the dugout and the clubhouse have gained him a place on the team. His 7-3 record, 2.82 ERA, 90 strikeouts in 111 2/3 innings pitched and 1.23 WHIP should have gotten him serious All Star consideration. (Image source: Yahoo Sports at http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/HKBOIyST5w6l4wHPXmZR.A–/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NQ–/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusmlbexperts/ryudebut040313.jpg) Lost in PuigMania, hidden behind one of the game's true gems in Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers had an All Star candidate worth talking about. While both Yasiel Puig and first baseman Adrian Gonzalez may find themselves on the outside looking in next week when the festivities begin at Citi Field next week, they at least have a chance to get in on the final fan ballot. Ryu is the odd man out on the roster, and it's a shame when you look at his numbers and consider the cultural shift he's undergone this year in adapting to the Major Leagues. All Hyun-Jin Ryu has done over the first half of the season is put up a 7-3 record. His ERA, at 2.82, ranks 12th in the National League, but has also gradually improved over the course of the season. He's struck out 90 batters in 111 2/3 innings. And while Zack Greinke leads team pitchers in hitting with an astounding .370 batting average, the 6'2″, 255 lb. South Korean lefty has put together a pretty impressive hitting resume himself. His .235 batting average comes with two doubles, a triple and 4 RBIs. He's amassed eight hits in 34 at bats and even managed to walk once. He does have 17 strikeouts, but tends to go down swinging and is not an easy out, as evidenced by an at-bat against Matt Cain last Friday when he fouled off several pitches hard down the right field line before striking out. Ryu then managed a sharp single to right field his next at-bat that he hit so hard, Hunter Pence made an attempt to throw Ryu out at first (he was safe.) Not bad for a guy in his first year in the big leagues who had very limited experience swinging the bat prior to coming to the U.S. Hyun-Jin Ryu has taken Los Angeles by such a storm with his pitching efforts that Pop Star Psy made a trip to Dodger Stadium to meet the young pitcher and exchange autographed pieces with him. (Image source: http://thesuicidesqueeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/67522-psy-ryu-exchange-souvenirs-after-dodgers-game.jpg) We should also mention that Ryu has risen to such national prominence and celebrity both in his native South Korea and amongst the Korean population here in the United States that Pop Star Psy actually made the effort to meet him. Oppum Gangham Style! Ryu leads teammates Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw in a "Gangham Style" dance in the Dodger clubhouse. (Image source: USA Today at http://thesuicidesqueeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/HyunJinRyuMattKempClaytonKershawGangnamStyle.gif) Ryu, as you can see, had already used Psy's music to build clubhouse chemistry and have a little fun with teammates Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw. The All Star Game is supposed to pit the league's best talent as well as its most fan-friendly figures. While no one will deny what Yasiel Puig has done in his first month and a fraction in the Major Leagues, Ryu's considerable efforts are now being largely overlooked. Despite this fact, the left-hander has continued to dazzle while helping to fuel the positive dugout and clubhouse attitude that has the Dodgers back in the race in the National League West. A continued strong effort from Hyun-Jin Ryu might be one of the keys to the second half of the Dodgers' season. Tucked safely behind the solid arms of Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke and now somewhat shielded from the hype generated by Yasiel Puig, Ryu might just be the best #3 starter in baseball. He's now flying mostly under the radar, though his popularity amongst the Korean fans in Los Angeles and his celebrity amongst the Korean media means that the buzz around him remains, at minimum, a dull roar. But if these efforts continue, Ryu might find himself center stage with the bright lights shining on him in Game 3 of a playoff series come October. Dodger fans would certainly love to see that. Hyun-Jin Ryu might have been snubbed by the All Star Game, but the Korean lefty could find himself on baseball's biggest stage come this October if the Dodgers are able to capitalize on their recent hot streak that finds them back within 3 1/2 games of the National League West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks. (Image source: ESPN at http://thesuicidesqueeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/mlb_a_ryu_gb1_400.jpg) Related articles Ryu Goes Gangham Style, Puig Pulverizes, Schumaker Skips Home. Dodgers 2, Braves 1 (ericsdodgersblog.wordpress.com) Uribe's 7 RBIs Land Dodgers in 2nd (breitbart.com) This article has been read (1) times
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Fallen Warriors Memorial Project – Morgan City
Objective: To raise awareness and support towards planning and coordinating a Fallen Warrior Memorial to honor those Fallen Warriors from WWI through current conflicts that were from the greater Morgan City area (MC, Berwick, Bayou Vista, Patterson, and Amelia). Criteria for Fallen Warriors will be decided upon, but at a minimum, it will be Killed In Action or Died of Wounds. The goal is to have a complete list of names and contact information of family members, funds raised, and a suitable memorial designed and constructed by Veterans Day 2014.
9/30/13 MORGAN CITY - Daily Review - Fallen Warriors Memorial Sought for Morgan City — Two local foreign war veterans are working to bring to Morgan City a memorial for their brothers in arms who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. (read the rest of the story)
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St. Mary Parish Foundation, an affiliate of Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA), held a check presentation Wednesday, February 12 at City Hall to donate $5,000 to the Fallen Warriors Memorial Project. (read the rest of the story)


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This recipe is fantastic. I love coffe and chai tea. I like to use Coffeemate flavors to sweeten my chai tea. My favorite seasonal flavor is Warm Cinnamon Sugar Cookie. You can replace a 1/4 cup of whipping cream with the falvored creamer and it is delish!
Decadent Chai Latte
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Allison R. Banks
Chai is an Indian spiced tea. This rich version is a wonderful complement to a thick slice of Sweet Potato Pound Cake.
Yield: Makes 7 cups
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Total: 25 Minutes
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 6 cardamom pods
- 1 star anise
- 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 4 regular-size black tea bags
- Bring first 8 ingredients and 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Add tea bags; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes. Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a heatproof pitcher, discarding solids. Serve warm or chilled over ice.
- Dark Chocolate Chai Latte: Stir 4 oz. chopped dark chocolate and 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon in with first 8 ingredients, stirring until chocolate is melted. Proceed with recipe as directed.
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- MAIN INGREDIENT: Dairy
- OCCASION: Thanksgiving
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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The Canvas Lands' End holiday collection stands for on-trend pieces that won't exhaust your outfit budget. By adding a few of the following holiday-appropriate items to your wardrobe, you'll arrive at each merriment prepared and in style.
"We are really inspired by the spirit of holiday celebrations," said J Henley, design director, Canvas Lands' End. "It's the whole idea of getting together, sharing a delicious meal, and making new memories with the people in your life. We all come from varied backgrounds, have different styles and unique perspectives, but somehow life brings us together and we are better for it. From refined to more creative garments mixing colors, prints and textures, this collection has fresh options for the different personalities & gatherings of the season."
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- Merry & Bright for Cocktails with Friends: This is the perfect time to take advantage of the friendly setting to show off or try something different. Go daring with the Sequin Mini Skirt or a pair of Super Skinny Velvet Pants which come in pop shades likeCandy Apple, Roasted Corn and Fresh Spruce. Both fabrics couldn't be more in-season and both pair well with the Quinn Cone Heel Booties. Guys can feel empowered to test a new look with an accessory such as a bowtie. The Reversible Snowflake Bowtie offers two prints in red and green snowflakes- making it holiday-appropriate and ideal for party hopping.
- Twisting the Traditional at the Work Soiree: Iconic prints that were once dated are new again this holiday season. Styled with care, they can provide just the right amount of pizazz to an office outing while still keeping it professional. Take the Women's Lambswool Reindeer Sweater; this is definitely not an ugly holiday sweater party piece. With a peacock-blue color and modern details like a drop-back split hem, this sweater is transformed into a current and fashionable find and can be dressed up or down depending on the bottom. For the guys, the Lambswool Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater is a current take on what was once your dad's sweater. The slim cut falls in line with today's silhouettes and the fair isle pattern is fair game right now. Also, try layering the Men's Chambray Tuxedo Shirt into holiday looks. The mix of tuxedo and denim is modern and easy to wear and great for a more formal venue.
- Classy Sophistication for Family Feasts: When it comes to family time, keep it chic yet fun, showing off maturity while still being young at heart. A dress is always a great dinner staple and the Paisley Holiday Party Dress delivers a silky statement in a classic print whose ruffles add a feminine charm. Pull on a fitted blazer or jacket such as the Cropped Boiled Wool Jacket to move comfortably from the outdoors in. He can play it safe and stick to something neutral, especially on the bottom. The Men's Slim Herringbone Pants are cut from warm, durable wool and finished with more refined details normally found on suiting styles. Pair them with a colored buttondown to add some interest like the Men's Plaid Poplin Shirt, which comes in some great patterns like Pineapple or Jade Green Plaid.
- Cozy-Cute Comfort on Christmas Morning: Don't let this be another year to be caught in unflattering pajamas and disheveled hair. It's important to reflect style even when lounging about the house or opening presents. She can turn to the Chalet Romper or Leggings for a look that's soft, slim, and ski-inspired. Who could say no to the ski scene pattern or the soft cotton fabric? On super chilly mornings don the Women's Lambswool Sweater Coat whose candy-cane coloring and old-fashioned toggles make spirits bright. For guys, the foundation is a step up from sweatpants with something like the Tweedy Lounge Pants. Made from extra warm French terry fabric these pants mix a vintage look with a relaxed fit that still looks rather refined. Keep toes toasty with the Faire Isle Mukluk Socks. Inspired by the traditional mukluks the Inuits of the Arctic have worn for centuries but with a casual fair isle print, these socks are designed for some serious indoor lounging.
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The answer to the question is "May be and depends". This is not the answer everyone would be expecting from anyone who is proponent of "continuous processing". "May be or depends" needs further explanation. I describe pharmaceutical manufacturing processes as follows.
API (drug) + Formulation processing/packaging = Dispensable drug dose
We all know that each component and the resulting product must meet the established performance and quality standards and that is a must. Annual volume, process design and equipment are some of the factors that direct us to the right process selection.
Table 1 illustrates the amounts of API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) needed for various dosages to serve variable population size. This table directs us to the answer to the "May be and depends" question between batch and continuous processing in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Breaking down the overall manufacturing process described above assists in rationalization.
Table 1
A quick review of the table suggests that between API manufacture and formulation/packaging later has the highest potential to be a continuous process. This observation is based on annual volume of the tablets needed. It is expected that the formulation and packaging process steps are adequately designed. Quality by Design (QbD) will be the rule for such processes.
To serve 10 million population using 0.1 milligram dose tablet, API volume is not large enough to have a continuous process. If the equipment used to produce the APIs is going to stay the same as currently used, less than optimum processes will stay in place. Since the companies with the current manufacturing practices are able to achieve their profit margins they do not have any incentive/justification to change their manufacturing practices even if the methods are inefficient and highly un-sustainable. Such operations present an excellent opportunity to improve yield, create sustainable processes, lower manufacturing costs and improve profitability.
For continuous process to become a reality for APIs while using the current equipment technologies, production volumes have to be about 750,000 pounds or higher per year per site or the size of equipment used has to change to produce for lower volumes i.e. a complete paradigm shift is needed. A single plant operating continuously (24/7/50) producing (750,000 pounds per year) would produce about 110 pounds product per hour. Such plants, if they become a reality, could significantly reduce the regulatory load significantly and would produce highest quality product.
To serve 10 million people taking 0.1 milligram tablet per day per year about 3.65 billion tablets would be needed. This is producing about 8500 tablets per minute (80% operating rate) from a single manufacturing train. A single continuous train that takes the API to a finished tablet is very feasible provided the equipment is properly designed. Depending on the size of the tablet, commercially available equipment can produce up to one million tablets per hour. Through campaigns this particular train could also be used to produce other drugs following cGMP practices. Multiple tableting and packaging trains can be used to fulfill higher tablet needs.
As the dose and frequency needs increase, the needed API volume increases and manufacturing trends toward continuous processes. Increased per site production volume and process technologies can justify better manufacturing methods that have higher yield and are sustainable. It is possible that the companies might still use batch processing even if the total API production volume could justify continuous manufacturing. This can happen if the companies do not want to invest in better process technologies. If the companies do not change their methods competition will force the change.
Based on the above review one can conclude that better than 70-80% of the APIs needed would be produced by batch process using existing type of reactors, heat exchangers and other processing equipment unless the existing equipment can be used creatively to develop continuous processes. This is definitely possible. On the other hand better than 85-95% of the formulations can be produced using continuous processes.
Above quick review demystifies "May be or depends" mystery and shows us a clear path. The choice is ours to act.
Girish Malhotra, PE
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Forbes ranked The Galleria as one of the world's best shopping malls. Furthermore, The Galleria Mall has over 35 million annual visitors and because of this it has been named the most visited attraction in Greater Houston. Department stores and businesses earn their highest sales in the Galleria mall, which certainly makes the area very appealing for businesses looking for office space. Within the Galleria, there are three office towers that are specifically made for retail and office space.
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