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By Helenc
United Kingdom
I bought my flat 6 years ago and thought my garden was all lawn (grass was 18" high at the time). When I had the grass cut I realised that within the lawn there were 2 flower beds which hadn't been tended for some years and were growing wild - no grass just weeds. These beds are a few inches lower than the lawn. When I moved to the flat I was working full time and didn't have much time to do anything in the garden other than dig a shrub border at the edge and keep the area tidy. I'm now 62 years of age, I'm retired from work and my income is the state pension. I would love to get my garden in order, but to hire a landscaper is outwith my means so it's up to me. I'm not afraid of hard work (but do have limitations), and I'm not sure how to tackle the problems. There's a patio and another slabbed area which was once the base for a greenhouse. I don't feel I'm able to re-vamp these areas so must work around them. I thought of hiring a rotavator and churning up the 'lawn' area, I thought it might be easier to level the ground when the earth is soft and I could then sow grass seed and cultivate a lawn. Is this the right course of action?
- 26 Apr, 2011
I take it that you want to remove the sunken areas that were flower beds, and make the whole area lawn? First I would try to do something about the weeds, especially if they are perennial kinds. Selective weed sprays should be effective enough, as long as you follow the bottle directions carefully. Rotovating them will just compound the problem, multiplying the weeds, and making them deeper rooted.
Once the weeds are reduced drastically, look for deals on topsoil. Signs on the road, "topsoil for sale"--or, rarely, "topsoil for free"--around construction sites, etc., can be a good thing, but you want to see what you are getting, and you want to know something of it's history. Rocks and construction debris make all gardening hard, even lawns. Soil full of noxious weeds, oil, or long-lasting weed killers are a garden disaster! If it's good, find out how much you need to fill the sloughs, and see if you can trade favors with a friend with a pickup truck to bring it home.
Once it's home, and piled in your driveway, take a spade and peel up the sod in the former flower beds, set it aside, and keep it moist. Mostly fill the low areas with the new soil, leaving enough space to return the sod that was removed, plus a cm or so for settling. Replace the sod, and gently tread it down, shuffling back and forth in one direction, and then perpendicular to that--or rent a roller, if you can. Ideally from sod cutting to first watering is less than two days--sod has no shelf life to speak of! Water well afterward, and possibly as often as every day for the next week or two, if the weather is warm and dry. Gradually water less often, until it's on its own. Frequent mowing, and regular feeding will help keep the weeds down. Cheap composted manure from the garden center, applied twice a year over the whole lawn will gradually homogenize the appearance of it, for the better.
27 Apr, 2011
There is a school of thought that reckons that if you mow ANYTHING regularly, you can turn it into lawn. If lawn is what you want, I'd level the flowerbeds and any other low spots as Tug suggests. Then just mow every week and feed lightly when it's settled down after being levelled.
You should be aware however that a good quality lawn is not a low maintenance option. If you want as little ongoing work as possible, shrubs are what you need, with low maintenance hardy perennials in front of them. Once they are established - watered if necessary for the first year - they will need hardly any attention.
27 Apr, 2011
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"So dull and dark are the November days.
The lazy mist high up the evening curled,
And now the morn quite hides in smoke and haze;
The place we occupy seems all the world."
- John Clare, November
Ah November... with its golden daylight hours, short though they are and that Harvest Moon. I saw it last evening when I treated myself to a sidewalk cafe dinner at Luella's - a wonderful little neighborhood joint.
That moon hung heavily in the night sky, opalescent like a glimmering stone pendant dangling from the neck of a beautiful Nubian woman.
I sat under the canopy of a tree, the night lit only by one lone candle on an outdoor table at the sidewalk cafe beneath the starry sky. The air was balmy, redolent with Asian spices and the faint scent of motor oil from the passing cars. A trolley had just clanged past me ringing its bells, carrying its burden of clueless tourists aimlessly snapping their cameras at random sights and meaningless landmarks.
Yet the night was so glorious and I felt so fortunate to be alone with my thoughts, I became filled with a yeasty benevolence toward all of mankind - even godforsaken tourists.
I raised my flute of sparkling rose' to them as they passed, clicking away.
I then realized that Thanksgiving was just around the corner and that it was time for me to post that Vegan blog I had promised my friend Mia ages ago.
Thanksgiving Dinner is a good place to start.
It's a tough time to be a turkey, though:
Unless, of course, you're a turkey with Vegan friends. Then you have no worries!
Veganism is a diet and lifestyle that eschews the use of animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose.
Vegans do not eat any animal products.
Not butter, not cheese... hell... not much chocolate.
Life without ice cream???
So it makes you imagine they may not be the happiest people on the planet.
How could they be?
"A human body in no way resembles those that were born for ravenousness; it hath no hawk's bill, no sharp talon, no roughness of teeth, no such strength of stomach or heat of digestion, as can be sufficient to convert or alter such heavy and fleshy fare.
But if you will contend that you were born to an inclination to such food as you have now a mind to eat, do you then yourself kill what you would eat. But do it yourself, without the help of a chopping-knife, mallet or axe, as wolves, bears, and lions do, who kill and eat at once. Rend an ox with thy teeth, worry a hog with thy mouth, tear a lamb or a hare in pieces, and fall on and eat it alive as they do.
But if thou had rather stay until what thou eat is to become dead, and if thou art loath to force a soul out of its body, why then dost thou against nature eat an animate thing? There is nobody that is willing to eat even a lifeless and a dead thing even as it is; so they boil it, and roast it, and alter it by fire and medicines, as it were, changing and quenching the slaughtered gore with thousands of sweet sauces, that the palate being thereby deceived may admit of such uncouth fare." ~ Plutarch
What a buzzkiller THAT guy was, eh? His Moralia is chockfull of such pithy little pronouncements. Quite unlike Plutarch, my pal Mia. Mia is the nicest sweetest most upbeat person I know. Guess what? She's a vegan. I promised her a menu that she could enjoy and proudly serve to her meat-eating family.
When I promised myself I would make a Thanksgiving Menu for Vegans I must say I was worried... but I love a challenge! And, believe me, creating a Thanksgiving meal without butter, or cheese or cream, not to mention the star attraction: The Turkey, is challenging. I have often concocted and served side dishes for vegetarian friends during holiday celebrations making delicious stuffings, lasagnes, and other casseroles with featured chestnuts, pumpkin and squash, but they all used butter and cheese. A celebratory meal without dairy? Seemed so unreasonable!
Well... I was astounded at all the options available to the dedicated homecook once you got out of the old mindset of needing dairy and meat to make food palatable. What I absolutely did not want to do was use so-called meat substitutes. They are rank, awful mealy things with little flavor, tons of chemicals , and besides, isn't the point of veganism (and vegetarianism) to get away from the animal murder culture? Well, then? Why would you eat pretend meat? You shouldn't look for meat proxies or substitute, you should eschew the idea of all things fleshly. I should think the idea of any meat would be repugnant. Therefore I was determined to use fruits, nuts, vegetables and grains only, to recreate a cornucopia of autumn harvest goodness. I stayed away from legumes, though beans are lovely and hearty, they didn't feel particularly celebratory to me. I prefer not to use dairy substitutes like vegan "cheese" or vegan "eggs" either - although, perhaps, Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Spread is okay for those of you who feel you must use something "creamier" in texture than oil.
Asian, Middle Eastern, Indian and yes, even, Italian cuisine makes for delicious dairy and meat-free options, I really had to edit myself (nearly impossible for me ). I am offering only a few items that I think will make for an elegant, festive Thanksgiving. Dishes that are approachable, not overly time-consuming and still fall within the American holiday culinary paradigm. I kept the dishes Mediterranean-based for the most part. For those of you who are not vegan but have vegan guests over for the holiday, any of these dishes will work beautifully for them. I would offer the pumpkin ravioli and the quinoa-stuffed acorn squash as entrees for them and try preparing either the salad, the caponata or the Brussel sprouts for everyone, so that your vegan guest can enjoy a side, too. Obviously, you can make lovely roasted sweet potato casseroles, or mashed yams with a vanilla-infused coconut cream, if you want more traditional side dishes with a twist, easy enough to make without my guidance. Sage, squash, chestnuts, fruits, root vegetables, mushrooms and nuts are the jewels of autumn. I chose to use those abundantly.
Thanksgiving is about being grateful for the lives we have and the relative bounty that our country does offer us. There are many in the world who are not gifted with our freedoms, nor our good fortune to live in a time and place where you can actually contemplate and plan what you're going to make for dinner.
Let's not forget that!
Creamy Chestnut Soup with Porcini Mushrooms
Avocado, Blood Orange, Fennel, Sweet Potato, Pomegranate, and Hazelnut Salad
Harvest Stuffed Acorn Squash
Pumpkin Ravioli w/ Trumpet Mushroom, Chestnuts, Walnuts & Fried Sage Leaves
Sicilian-style Caponata
Roasted Brussel Sprouts Ssam Bar-style
Pumpkin Pie - Vegan-style
Creamy without the cream, this beautiful luxurious dish is what the holiday feast is all about. Garnish it with one roasted chestnut, a few slices of the mushroom & a drizzle of your best olive oil and no one can say vegans don't really enjoy food.
This soup also makes an excellent base for a sauce to go over pumpkin or butternut squash ravioli, so double the recipe! You'll be glad you did.
A note on caramelizing onions or shallots:
A note on caramelizing onions or shallots:
Do it while the soup is simmering, slice the shallots/onions very finely, saute` them over low heat in a small pan, until they turn nut brown, don't add salt while they are cooking - salt leeches out water & will boil the onions instead of making them all brown and sugary. Do keep an eye on them, stirring occasionally, but don't stir too often. Just often enough to keep from burning. They contain about a gram of naturally occurring sugars per tablespoon and those sugars will rise to the surface and provide a lovely lacquer. They will take 20-30 minutes, depending on the amount. Use one whole onion, or 4-5 shallots. The more better, they store readily, and are easily re-heated.
- 1/3 cup dried Porcini mushrooms
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 stalk of celery, diced
- 1 small parsnip, diced
- 2 large shallots, finely chopped
- 1 bouquet garni (1 sprig each bay leaf, thyme, parsley tied together in a bundle with cheesecloth or else just bind them together)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cups of vegetable stock (look for a high quality low sodium brand or make your own)
- 1-1/4 lb. of coarsely chopped peeled roasted fresh chestnuts or 12 ounces jarred or vacuumed packed
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- caramelized onions or shallots (optional)
- Fresh Porcini would be grand, of course, especially sauteed and added at the end as a garnish. They are costly but available this time of year, just one would do admirably and add immeasurably to the meal, or you can substitute fresh shiitakes, trumpets mushrooms, any wild mushroom, you like
- Cashew Cream** to drizzle (recipe below)
- Combine porcini and 2 cups of water in a medium bowl. Let stand until porcini soften about 15 minutes.
- In a medium sauce pan, heat olive oil and add carrots, celery, parsnips and shallots. Saute until tender & then add the bouquet garni and stock.
- Using slotted spoon, reserve a few slices for garnish, and transfer the remainder of porcini into sauce pan. Add the porcini liquid to the pan, too, but be careful to strain it well first, avoiding getting any of the sediment from the mushrooms into the pan.
- Add chestnuts, season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Working in batches, puree soup in a blender until smooth then return it to the sauce pan. If you have an immersion blender like I do you can blend the soup right in the sauce pan instead of transferring it to a blender. They are really handy tools and cost relatively little. Just be sure to get the cordless variety. Much more convenient to work with.
- Bring the soup back to a simmer after thoroughly blending then adjust seasonings to taste.
- Garnish with a drizzle of good quality olive oil or **cashew cream (recipe included), a chestnut, leftover or freshly sauteed porcini and caramelized shallots.
Can be prepared a day in advance. Just don't garnish it until you are ready to serve.
** Cashew Cream
** Cashew Cream
- Raw Cashews -1/2 cup
- Water - 1/4 cup
Prepare cashew cream. In a blender or food processor, add cashews and water until smooth. Best done in a high-powered blender on the highest setting. Set aside until you are ready to drizzle it on the finished dish.
Prepare cashew cream. In a blender or food processor, add cashews and water until smooth. Best done in a high-powered blender on the highest setting. Set aside until you are ready to drizzle it on the finished dish.
Avocado, Blood Orange, Fennel, Pomegranate, Sweet Potato and Hazelnut Salad
A good starter: elegant, colorful using the season's fruits and veggies, making your holiday table festive, beautiful. Pomegranate seeds are loaded with antioxidants, add a nice juicy pop on your tongue and a bit of crunch. Very sensual. It's no wonder Persephone couldn't resist them and wound up back in Hades, but I digress. If seeding*** them seems like too much trouble just, buy the loose seeds or skip them altogether, but do add avocado and orange supremes (slices of orange without the pith). It will give the salad a silky mouthfeel that you won't want to miss...
- 4 1/2 to 5 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled, roasted sweet potatoes (about 4 large ones)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
- Coarse kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Hazelnut oil (or Extra-Virgin Olive Oil)
- 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp of dijon mustard
- 1 Fennel bulb, sliced thinly
- 1 Carrot, shredded
- 8 cups lightly packed mixed greens: kale, arugula, escarole, spinach, radicchio or green-leaf lettuce - any leafy green you like. I used kale.
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts (which you will toast, then coarsely chop)
- 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, then cut into bite-sized chunks
- 3 Blood Oranges, segmented and removed from their skins into "supremes".
- The seeds from one pomegranate (or a cup loose - some markets do sell loose pomegranate seeds for purchase.)
- Allspice (ground)
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place hazelnuts on a lined cookie sheet, sprinkle a bit of of allspice on them and bake for about 5-7 minutes. Using a spatula, periodically stir the nuts, so they do not burn. Remove when fragrant. Then chop coarsely.
3. Whisk orange juice, walnut oil, and lemon juice in large shallow bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Add greens, fennel bulb, carrots, walnuts, avocado, orange segments, and pomegranate seeds; toss to coat. Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper. Toss again. Spoon warm or room temperature sweet potatoes over salad. Toss lightly .
**Notes On Seeding A Pomegranate
To seed a pomegranate, first you need to expose the seeds. Using a chef's knife, halve the pomegranate across the equator. Next, use your knife to make small cuts in the membrane (the white part) in each pomegranate half.
To seed a pomegranate, first you need to expose the seeds. Using a chef's knife, halve the pomegranate across the equator. Next, use your knife to make small cuts in the membrane (the white part) in each pomegranate half.
Working over a bowl, take a sturdy wooden spoon and hit the back of the pomegranate half several times. The seeds will fall out into the bowl. Turn the pomegranate and continue until all the seeds are extracted.
Submerge the scored pomegranate half in a bowl of water and gently pry it apart into sections. Working in the water, gently pick out the seeds from the membrane. The seeds will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the membrane will float to the surface. Discard the membrane and fish out the remaining seeds. Drain them on a paper towel and pat dry. The seeds will last 3 days in an air-tight container.
Fried sage is one of those miraculous discoveries that you happen upon and wonder where it has been all your life. It's the secret lover you never knew you had. Crisp, savory, delicate, aromatic - it adds aplomb to any dish it graces, truly transformative, but is especially lovely when paired with this simple but elegant pumpkin ravioli dish. The busy cook needs one holiday dish that practically makes itself, and this pasta entree is such a one. Using the chestnut soup that you've (hopefully) already made as a base, buying your local market's uncooked pre-made vegan pumpkin or butternut squash ravioli saves lots of time and energy. Not every dish has to be made from scratch. In fact, not every dish should be, it is a culinary conceit to think that we can out-do a finely-produced ready-made product, so long it is of high quality. Every market carries vegan-style ravioli these days.
The addition of sliced jarred chestnuts, sauteed King trumpet mushrooms make this luxurious; although chanterelles, porcini, maitake (a.k.a. Hen of the Woods Mushrooms) would work beautifully in this dish. If those fungi prove to be a little too un-popularly priced for your slender wallet, portobello mushrooms would be a more than suitable substitute. You want something dense and shroomy that you can slice thick and sear over relatively high heat. Clean your mushrooms by dampening a kitchen (or paper) towel with water and wiping to get rid of any excess debris. Dry thoroughly.
A garnish of crumbled Italian Amaretti cookies or even plain old gingersnap biscuits atop the finished dish gives your palate an additional sensory thrill. Think of this dish as a holiday within a holiday.
- 3 12-oz. packages of vegan-style pumpkin or butternut squash ravioli
- 1-1/2 cups of Chestnut Porcini soup (see recipe above)
- 6-8 ounces of cleaned King Trumpet Mushrooms, sliced thickly, stems on
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- 6 whole roasted chestnuts, thinly sliced
- Extra virgin olive oil for frying - just have the bottle handy and pour enough to cover pan
- 6 Italian Amaretti cookies (or Gingersnap cookies), crumbled
- Fried Sage leaves*** (recipe below)
- Heat salted water up in large pasta pot to a boil. Cook ravioli according to package directions, erring on the side of being al dente (Cook it a minute less than the package recommends, slightly undercooked is preferable to slightly overcooked. There is nothing outside of a limp handshake that is more off-putting than flaccid gummy ravioli. The ravioli will cook a bit more as you reheat it in the sauce anyway.)
- When pasta is done lift ravioli out of water using a slotted spoon, placing the pasta in a pre-heated pasta bowl. Set aside. Leave pasta water over a low heat in pot. You may need it to thin out the sauce later.
- Heat a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium-high heat. Add enough olive oil to cover the surface. Add a pinch of coarse salt to the oil. Add mushroom slices to the pan in a single layer, careful not to crowd them. If necessary, sear the mushrooms in batches. Let them sear on one side without disturbing them for 2 minutes or so. Then flip them over and sear the other side until soft. Remove from pan. Add to the pasta bowl with ravioli.
- Using the same saute pan used for the mushrooms, add a bit more olive oil, saute shallots until translucent and aromatic. Add sliced chestnuts, brown slightly. Then add reserved Chestnut Porcini soup to the pan to reheat.
- When sauce is warm, add ravioli & mushrooms to the creamy chestnut mixture over low heat, gently combine. If the pasta looks dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water, until the consistency of the pasta pleases your eye. Once the pasta is thoroughly heated and the sauce is incorporated, take off heat, place in warm serving bowl.
- Garnish ravioli with fried sage leaves, chopped walnuts & a very light dusting of crumbled cookies. Give the dish a light toss to incorporate the garnish, careful not to saturate the garnish or break the lovely sage leaves you so painstakingly fried to a perfect crisp.
***Fried Sage Leaves:
- 1 bunch fresh sage, rinsed, dried, stem ends trimmed
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Coarse salt (I'm into Red Himalayan these days)
- Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry 6–8 sage leaves at a time until crisp, 2–3 seconds. Transfer with a fork to paper towels and sprinkle generously with coarse salt. Set aside as garnish.
Serves 6
Consider this side dish the picture of autumn's bounty. Cranberries, apples, pecans and sage flavor a
delicious stuffing you eat while scooping out spoonfuls of sweet, tender acorn squash.
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or sunflower oil
- 2 cups cooked rice, barley or quinoa
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries, soaked in hot water and drained
- 2/3 cup chopped sweet potato or carrot, steamed until just tender
- 1/2 cup grated peeled apple
- 1/2 cup pecans, rough chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- Sea salt, to taste
- Ground pepper, to taste
- 3 acorn squash
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Roasted red peppers, for garnish. Roast them yourself or buy prepared fresh from your favorite deli or the deli section of your market. Don't used the jarred variety. They are far too briny and limp. (optional)
- In a small pan, sauté onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until so, but not browned.
- Place in a large bowl and add rice, cranberries, sweet potato, apple, nuts, parsley, and sage. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice acorn squashes in half, and scrape out seeds and strings. Place face down in large casserole or roasting pan and fill with 1/2 inch of vegetable stock, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove, reserve any remaining stock, and place face side up in pan. Fill each cavity with about 1/2 to 2/3 cup stuffing.
- Drizzle with olive oil and any remaining stock, and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake until squash are cooked and slightly soft to the touch, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil for the last 5 minutes of baking.
Sicilian-style Caponata
This eggplant-based dish has different varieties throughout Italy, most popular in the regions of Sicily, Naples, and Genoa. This recipe is for the vegan-friendly Sicilian Caponata. Eggplant, like mushrooms, is a truly meaty vegan choice. It is dense, chewy and absorbs the flavor of whatever it is cooked in admirably. Serve on its own as a side dish for the gluten-intolerant, with warm crusty baguette for the bread-lovers, or over penne, even spaghetti squash - if you want another main course option.
Serves 3-4
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 eggplants/aubergines, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, deseeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and diced
- 6-8 plum tomatoes, diced
- 1 carrot, diced (optional)
- 2 tsp fresh basil
- 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup of Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1-2 tbsp capers
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- a few grinds of pepper
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- a splash of red wine or sherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup of golden raisins (optional)
- In a large braising pan, over medium-high, heat the olive oil. Add celery, peppers, onions, red pepper flakes, and garlic, saute for 5 minutes.
- Remove aromatics from pan, set aside.
- In the same pan add more olive oil, then add eggplant, let it fry in one layer for one-two minutes, before stirring.
- Then add everything else to the pot, and simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes. Serve!
Roasted Brussel Sprouts Ssam Bar-style
Deep fried Brussel sprouts are a popular dish at Ssam Bar in Manhattan. They will be roasted in a hot oven instead of fried. Too messy. It will still give them that nutty sweetness and caramelized exterior.
It's a great dish with Asian flair. I would pair it along with the rest of this Thanksgiving extravaganza with any Alsatian Riesling or Gewurtraminer you like as long as it isn't a VT (Vendange Tardive).
Those are really costly and dessert-like. Such unctuous honeyed viscous nectar is best appreciated on its own.
For puffed rice
Garnish: cilantro sprigs; torn mint leaves; chopped scallions
**Note: Puffed rice can be made 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature. Dressing, without mint and cilantro, can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature and add herbs before using. Brussels sprouts can be roasted 4 hours ahead. Chill, uncovered, until cool, then cover. Reheat, uncovered, in a 350°F oven until hot, 10 to 15 minutes. The dish will be fine without the puffed rice, of course. It just adds another element of texture.
For the sprouts
- 2 lbs. brussel sprouts, trimmed & halved lengthwise
- 3 Tablespoons canola oil (Do not use olive oil. It has too low a flash point and will turn acrid and bitter in high heat)
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter or butter substitute
For the dressing
- 1/4 cup Asian fish sauce (preferably Tiparos brand)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro stems
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (1 1/2-inch) fresh red Thai chile, thinly sliced crosswise, including seeds
For puffed rice
- 1/2 cup crisp rice cereal such as Rice Krispies
- 1/4 teaspoon canola oil
- 1/4 teaspoon shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven-spice blend)
Garnish: cilantro sprigs; torn mint leaves; chopped scallions
- Roast brussels sprouts: Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in upper third.
- Toss Brussels sprouts with oil, then arrange, cut sides down, in a 17- by 12-inch shallow baking pan. Roast, without turning, until outer leaves are tender and very dark brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Add butter and toss to coat.
- Make dressing: Stir together all dressing ingredients until sugar has dissolved.
- Make puffed rice while sprouts roast: Cook cereal, oil, and shichimi togarashi in a small skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet and stirring, until rice is coated and begins to turn golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool, stirring occasionally.
- Finish dish: Put Brussels sprouts in a serving bowl, then toss with just enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with puffed rice and serve remaining dressing on the side
Pumpkin Pie - Vegan-Style
There are an incredible amount of truly delectable desserts that are dairy-free. Of course, one can enjoy eating a raw cool crisp apple or a buttery pear, or make a crumble with any fruit using a variety of grains and nuts mix it with a "buttery" vegan spread and bake it all in the oven, then serve with a delicious scoop of dairy-free frozen coconut "ice cream". Coconut Bliss is a brand that comes in innumerable flavors. But it's Thanksgiving, and to me, pumpkin pie is the classic dessert to serve on this holiday. The use of full fat coconut milk here helps to replace the dairy and is being touted as a healthier alternative by those who make it their business to tout. The health industry being what it is these days, I wouldn't dare suggest this was healthier, in 5 years experts may revert back to the mean and tell us coconuts and pumpkins are poisonous. Quien sabe? In any event, no one bakes a dessert with their health as their primary concern. Savor is what we are looking for. Satisfaction. Pleasure. Indulgence. I usually skip desserts, and prefer a bit of runny cheese with my glass of rotten grape juice, Napoleon's Epoisses comes to mind as a first choice, as does a Neal's Yard Stilton, but on Thanksgiving? I want a slice of sweet, custardy, luscious, tongue-coating cultivar of the squash plant pie - after all, it is a native American.
Ingredients for the Filling
• 1 can (15oz) pumpkin or sweet potato puree
• 1 (13.5oz) can full-fat coconut milk
• 1/4 cup rolled oats (20g)
• 2 tbsp ground flax
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of molasses
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
Total Time: 45m
Yield: 1 pumpkin pie
Instructions for the Filling:
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Make Crust (recipe below)
- Blend all ingredients together until smooth
- Pour into a prepared pie crust (recipe below) in a 10-inch round pan.
- Bake 27 minutes (it will still be underdone after this time, which is desirable)
- Allow it to cool on a wire rack
- Refrigerate at least 5 hours uncovered for the pie to thicken and "set.
The Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup superfine sugar of choice
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil (80g)
- 2-4 tbsp ice cold water
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
- Add oil and stir. Add water as needed until it just sticks together but is not gummy. It should look like coarse meal
- Press evenly into a 10-inch pie pan on the bottom and up the sides. This crust will not roll out well.
- Put the crust in the oven and immediately increase the temperature to 350F. (The crust will rise, so either use pie weights during baking or poke holes in crust with a fork and just press the pie crust back down afterwards.)
- Blind bake 15 minutes. Let cool.
- Add filling. Bake.
Happy Thanksgiving!

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"Primordial Knowledge of Dzogchen: Theory and Practice" A Special Seminar beginning June 2nd
A Special Seminar with Dr. Jim Valby, PhD
In English with a Spanish translator
June 2 to June 6 at the Foro de las CIencias y las Artes
(The Arts & Sciences Forum)
The teaching of Dzogchen, the Great Perfection, is considered the culmination of all Tibetan schools and the high road and immediate spiritual progress. The fundamental goal of the practice is to attain a deep understanding of oneself and one's own essential reality, through the diverse experiences of everyday life. For this reason, Dzogchen is particularly suited to the demands of contemporary society.
The seminar will be conducted in 10 sessions of 2 hours each, according to the following schedule:
- Saturday 2 June: 10-12.30 and 15-17.30
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I decided before Xmas to bravely (foolishly perhaps) attach the vibration under braking problem that we've been having with the C5 more. The recent gearbox mount replacement only partially fixed it. Turns out the true cause of the problem is the silent-bloc bush at the rear of the lower suspension arm - it sits basically underneath the driver's feet (RHS) and passenger feet (LHS).
I read this thread on FCF and thought I'd be OK to proceed. It was all going well, got the arm off without much challenge, getting the inner core from the old and completely stuffed bush off was a little challenging, but a good soak in "Nut Cracker" and judicious use of a hydraulic press got it moving. Fitting the new bush and block was challenging as the lower arm is curved and getting it to sit straight enough to get the new bush pushing down the shaft was somewhat challening. Fortunately Mrs UFO was helpful and has a better eye and more patience. We eventually got the bush on. I refitted the arm to the subframe and that's when I discovered all was not as good as it seems.
The CV joint on the RHS driveshaft has "popped" and this resulted in the arm's bolt holes being about 50mm from the outer edge of the corresponding holes in the hub. It was also evident that the inner CV joint boot had moved too as it was no longer concertina style. The outer joint is OK and still concertinaed.
Anyway I realised that there was no way in hell I was going to get the CV joint to pop back in. It would "feel" like it was in, but I now realise that the rollers were only resting against the outer edges of the hub and not pushed into the hub. I then worked out how to remove the hub completely so that I could extract the driveshaft. Oh what fun that was...
I could not easily slide the boot off the CV joint as its factory band was tighter than. Knowing that I have copious quantities of Ligarex I deftly cut the retaining band so that I could see inside the joint. Which I have done. Anyone want some runny grease?....
It seems that no amount of coercion or "gently persuasion" will force the CV joint back together. Is there a knack? Am I up shit creek sans paddle?
Any clues please?
BTW - in the meantime, the C5 is on stands in the driveway (flat drive) and fortunately the C4 is parked on the footpath.
This is day 2 of the adventure and I am well and truly stuffed.
Mrs UFO keeps hinting "put it on a truck and send it to Continental" but the car is nose in with no FR wheel of course, and even getting it on a nearly flat flat-bed I imagine would be very difficult. If it was nose out maybe easier. Besides I think the CC workshop is closed for well deserved holidays.


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Opinion: Our Inevitable Episodic Future
February 13, 2008 4:00 PM | Simon Carless
[The bar for game technology, development budgets and consumer cost is driving ever higher while the hardcore audience is beginning to age, leaving a bit less room for games in their lives. Something's gotta give, and Gamasutra and Worlds In Motion's Leigh Alexander explains why a future in episodic content may be inevitable.]
Episodic content is to traditional gaming what TV is to movies, one supposes. Initially, movies were only in theaters; initially, games were only in arcades. Then, it became possible to watch movies on a home projector; similarly, it became possible to play games on a home console. The next step for cinematic content, of course, was TV broadcasting -- now is the next step for games broadcast content?
Some would definitely say so. Each new console generation historically has amped up the bar for just how much graphical, processing, production value and general power needs to drive a game, and that means ever-growing development teams and ever-swelling development budgets. We're fast approaching that zero point where consumers will no longer buy games for a price at which game companies won't lose money.
And with price points in this console generation initially ranging from the mid-$200s to $599, we learned, essentially, that very few people will buy a game console for $599. What if, in the next console generation, the "budget" console is the one weighing in at $400? How many people will buy the higher-end competitive consoles then -- no matter how many extra media-oriented features are included?
There's a chance, of course, that innovation and hardware consolidation will eventually make consoles cheaper, as occurred with home computers. There's also something to be said for adjusting for inflation. But largely, the current format, wherein every few years we buy a more expensive new console and all of the higher-priced new games for that console, is absolutely unsustainable.
With some exceptions (Rock Band, Guitar Hero) consumers are likely to resist price points for a single game that exceed $60 or so. But, given pioneering innovation on the indie front, we've also seen how very small and simple games can be very interesting, very enjoyable and very marketable, so there are no guarantees that graphical sophistication and prices will necessarily continue driving up concurrently.
Nonetheless, no matter what the case, we're reaching a ceiling, and something's gotta give. So what are the other factors in the space right now? Three big ones. First, the so-called "rise of a new audience" of casual gamers, or at least, lighter-engagement gamers outside the traditional hardcore demographic. Second, the increase in digital distribution and connected content; third, the success of the free-to-play biz model.
Let's look at these factors one by one, to get an idea of the kind of results they might produce for the industry down the line.
The "New" Gamer
Everyone has heard more times than they can count all about how the Wii created a whole new audience of gamers, and how more and more people are into casual games, and it's a whole new group of people that have never really been into games before. But given demographics, that might be semi-fallacious.
Think about it; some people define "hardcore" as 18-35, but the most active and committed sector of the market is really probably something like 14-22. They're the ones that have the time. They've also got no bills and no rent, mostly. But after that age, they start going to work, needing to manage their own expenses, and generally developing more complex adult lives.
At the very minimum, they have less time and less money for games; on a broader level, they've matured somewhat, and likely have a broader spectrum of interests, without desiring to invest so much of either resource in a single relatively time-consuming hobby.
Definitions, though, aren't so black-and-white as "hardcore" versus "casual." A good chunk of these "older folks playing games" that the market's all abuzz about, this so-called "brand new demographic," is simply the traditional gamer who is beginning to age.
If they loved grind RPGs all through their teens and early twenties, they're not going to suddenly switch to Zuma just because they don't have so much time anymore. They're going to want a complex, engaging and familiar experience, only with a shorter time commitment and less cost. Something like the difference between a three-hour mafia flick and watching The Sopranos once a week, for example.
And for all of you reading this -- can you imagine losing interest in games completely in ten years? The market is set to "broaden" even more when the Atari babies who were raised by Nintendo start getting on in years.
Death Of The Retail Box?
I'm not nearly the first to predict that the traditional $60 box on a shelf is on the way out, because of rising costs, broadening audiences and a wider array of payment options for consumers. Warcraft, and possibly LOTRO, are the only MMOs, for example, that clearly manage to continue surviving in the long-term without being free.
For online games, this means there are a higher number of products that users can at least dip their toes into at no cost, and then only pay if they want to invest further. Imported ideas from the East, like microtransactions, are increasingly allowing consumers to pay for a game exactly what it's worth to them. Game companies will also continue to make unprecedented amounts of money from in-game or wrap-around ads for as long as that bubble lasts, enabling online games to continue being free, or nearly so.
So consumers right now have two choices: download something for free, or nearly free, and maintain control over both cost and user engagement -- or roll the dice and pay $60 at retail for a finite number of enjoyment hours, hoping you turn out to agree with that reviewer who gave it a 9. I think it's pretty clear which way things are going. For consoles to survive another generation, they'll need to take a page from this book.
They've already begun, in large part. Xbox Live has some pretty sophisticated multiplayer and social networking features, free downloadable demos, and plenty of smaller, simpler downloadables on Live Arcade. Sony's got the downloadable thing too, with plenty of simple yet well-designed indie games available digitally -- and they've made it clear they're aiming to catch up in the social connectivity department, too. How much further of a stretch would it be to divvy up major new releases into shorter, cheaper installments and offer them as episodic downloads -- no box, no disc required?
Tune In
You can already look at some current offerings -- the Half Life episodes, or even a game like No More Heroes, to see what this might feel like.
No More Heroes is structured around a series very dramatic assassination missions. Without giving anything away, there are ten or so of these, and each mission plays like its own little episode -- you get the background, you prepare, and then the fights are both cinematic and climactic. There's a satisfying conclusion when you win, and it feels just like you've watched an installment of your favorite serial television show.
The game's comic tone, stylistic elements and real "character's characters" help with this, too. There are plenty of things to mess around with outside of the mission structure, so there's more to do if you have more time -- but everything generally can be digested in one tidy bite if you haven't. And the depth of experience doesn't suffer, either.
How cool would it have been if each of No More Heroes' missions was released separately, once per week, digitally? And you and all your friends who were interested in the game could get excited together looking forward to the next crazy part-time job, the next larger-than-life boss character, and then all tune in together for the latest? Then the next day, you hit the official site to see a sneak peek of next week's fight and blabber about it -- reflect, speculate, enthuse, complain -- on the forums? Would be fun, eh?
And, given that kind of setup, I doubt anyone would feel any less immersed and involved than they would playing a sixty hour graphical wankfest all by themselves.
Not to eschew the 60-hour marathon solo-play game. That's what I do on the weekend, after all. And just like there's still a thriving audience for movies even though we can watch HBO at home now, the traditional hardcore game will not likely ever totally disappear.
And everyone's probably got one game experience that, if done right, by the right developers, the industry could name you its price. But the days when they could set the bar that high every time, regardless of any other factors, will soon be over.
This kind of format would be good for games, too -- just use this article as an example. Sort of long, isn't it? What if yesterday I'd presented an idea and then asked you to read the rest today? Assuming you were interested, you would have found it much more digestible. And how many more people do you think would read the entire thing if it had been presented in two shorter pieces? Worth thinking about, yes?


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We are pleased to be supporting ground breaking new analysis, based on open-government and LinkedIn data-sets, revealing how companies led by women grow, perform and rank, which identifies the fastest-growing and most dynamic women-led businesses across the UK. This is the first time local interactive cluster maps all across the country have been created showing the location of growing business led by women. No other country has ever produced such detailed insight, a clear indicator that the UK is the best place in the world for ambitious women to scale-up their global business operations.
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● 762 women-led companies with revenues between £ 1M – £250 Million are expanding at a Median Growth Rate of 30% per cent a year. 453 (59.4%) are growing by 20% or more and 281 (37%) are growing by 50% or more.
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The sun has to hit some portion of it for it to work. The flow gets weaker if in partial shade. It does work pretty well in full sunlight the spray goes about 2 feet high
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By Robert J Cunningham
November 9, 2017
The solar panel and the water pump are nicely matched in terms of solar power production and pump electric consumption. The pump has a series of alternative nozzles that yield various sprays. I've had it working for only a week. My concern is that there appears to be no way to clean the pump if it gets clogged with various pond detritus. We'll see soon. By the way, the little stand that comes with the solar panel is nicely designed, offering three different angles to catch the sun's rays. Not bad.
By Marvin murakami
October 19, 2017
I'm using this unit in a water barrel and it sprays up the perfect amount of water for it. I can't however understand why another one or two pieces of extension tube isn't included to help lift the spray disc higher. I have to set the pump on top of glass container but the problem still exists where if the water level drops just three inches the pump may suffer damage from being exposed to air. Also you must make sure the solar panel is totally unobstructed because if a shadow covers it for just one or two seconds the pump shuts off and even in full sun, it takes it ten to fifteen minutes to turn back on. One reviewer said you have to glue the spray disc on but that isn't true. I can understand why he thought that because I consider myself a pretty strong guy and I have to press extremely firmly for the disc to snap on the only one short extension piece that's included.
By Holly A. Lenz
October 18, 2017
I have had this pump for nine months. It has been rarely working the last few of months and is currently not working at all. Not sure what the issue is. It is winter, but we still get a lot of sun around here. I will probably buy a new pump in the Spring if I can't get this one working again. The pump worked great during the Summer and Fall whenever the sun hit directly on the panel. Much easier than trying to wire electricity to the pond. I'd recommend getting a filter box for the pump to extend it's life and keep the pool cleaner.
By Logan
October 10, 2017
This is very simple to use and it works pretty well. You just need to set the solar pump anywhere in sunlight, chose the fountain nozzle you want, and then suction cup the pump inside of your garden pond. This can put out a decent size spout of water, but is very sensitive to how much sunlight there is. Keep in mind that on a very cloudy day, there may be little to no water coming out, because this has no battery or form of external power. Overall, I was happy with how it worked and I got it set up in seconds.
By Susan B. Crafty
September 18, 2017
I love this little pump! It has totally exceeded my expectations for a solar water pump in more ways than one. At first when I opened it I thought I had got the wrong one because well - it's not just small, its down right tiny! Especially compared to my small plug in one, I use for my dogs water bowl. But like they say - good things come in small packages - this tiny pump comes with its own fountain heads and extensions. If you are creative enough and willing to take the time you can rig a "spitter hose" onto it as well and still achieve a nice fountain height of at least 12" - 14". I have a very open area where I placed the panel so as the sun moves more over head the fountain does get stronger, with a fountain height of 18" - 24". But as the sun moves away or if clouds roll in, you will notice a decrease in the flow of the fountain and in the height of the water shooting out. To help keep the filter clean longer I purchased some ceramic pellets used in fresh water fish tanks and positioned the pump in small clear plastic food container, I then placed the pellets in the mesh bag that they came with, and put the bag in front of the intake opening, then added decorative rocks over the top for stability and camouflage. My pond is about 75 Gal. (it started out as cut out tire project and took on a live of its own. That's why I say about 75 Gal. - its definitely more but I'm not sure how much) but this little pump is a champ! This was my first attempt at creating any kind of water feature/fish pond thing ever - and I could not have achieved what I did without this little guy! If you are looking for an inexpensive way to create a water feature or small fish pond in your yard or garden then I highly recommend this solar water pump.
By anonymous
September 17, 2017
omg, i so love this. my wonderful husband made a fountain and this works very well. its in sunshine for about 6-8 hours aday. and i so enjoy how this works. comes on when sun hits it and goes off when sun goes down. pushes enough water up the tubing he made and lifts it enough to push thru a faucet, the more sunshine the more power it gives off. im so glad i went with this one. not one bit problem other than to much power, but who cares if theres to much power, cause makes it work better pushes it thru the tubing better. as you can see the water come out very nice.
By A PC Nerd
September 14, 2017
After purchasing a smaller version and being disappointed by its flow rate (even in full sunshine) I opted to go LARGE with the Anself 12v 5W solar setup. On taking it out of the box and dumping the pump into a 4 inch water basin, the whole family was impressed by the immediate fountain pushing at least 10" with the default spray head. I did change all spray heads to see the differences - I found them hard to pop out off the supplied head - and was impressed by all the variations. I did note that the more holes in the spray head the more the water tended to combine in the spray and end up looking like a single tower, but even still, we were all impressed. This was purchased for my son to set up a water fall feature on a set of old plant pots - I will add a further review if the pump does not meet expectations, but early indications are that it will work perfectly. Oh, forgot the mention the lights - very nice but only a limited lead length so I think these may get buried in the waterfall set up, but they were a bonus to the plans anyway, so no harm no fould
By Khalid Asad
September 7, 2017
This is my review for the Anself 8V 1.6W Solar Panel Fountain WHAT YOU GET IN THE BOX : In the box this comes with the fountain, several shafts and heads to stick on to make the water come out differently (detailed in the pictures,) and a manual. IN USE : This really exceeded my expectations! It is a plastic construction, with foam on the bottom to allow it to float. There are a bunch of little heads to have different ways for the water to come out. What surprised me was how well this can do with limited light, with the relatively small amount of solar panels, I doubted you could get much "fountaining" out of this unless it was in broad daylight, but in my testing it still worked great even when it was very cloudy. If this product does not get enough light however, the water will come out in little spurts rather than a constant stream. This is the case in my bird bath which is under some trees, but that is to be expected. CONCLUSION : Overall, I am very impressed with this device, it works great even in low light areas, and I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a small fountain to put in any area in which a fountain would be appropriate.
By Diane Alexander
August 12, 2017
I am so glad and surprised to receive this amazing solar power water pump. The fast speed and well package give me much pleasure. The pump is driven directly by the sunlight. The water flow outside when the sun is really hot. I use it to circulate a bird bath and its so powerful. Simple operation and practical ways are so convenient. I think this fountain would be wonderful in a small pond or pool.What's more, I love this unique design. If you are looking for a water pump, I do not hesitate to recommended with this amazing one. Enjoy your life with it.
By Goodbye Gorgeous
August 11, 2017
This works great but will only work if it is in the sunlight.When I was standing in front of the panel before mounting it to the side wall, It would lose its power and stop so be sure to keep that in mind when deciding where you want to place this. Also thinking ahead throughout the seasons. Even tho it needs full sun light, this pond pump has a nice steady flow and the interchangeable fountain heads are great to help achieve the desired effect you may be going for! I am quite happy with this, I would absolutely recommend it!
By Crzycatman
August 11, 2017
The seller was kind enough to send this for free to me to do a review for you guys!! (Got that out of the way!!!) I'm super pleased to say that i'm very happy with this product. i'm not just saying that bc that's what the seller wants me to say, but i'm truly happy with it. I've had this fountain for a little while now and it works great. Even on semi cloudy days this thing still goes. (as shown in the video) The different fountain effects that you get to chose from is a nice little touch. I guess my biggest worry is going to be the foam that is on the bottom and how that may degrade over time. Guess if a guy was worried about that you could always replace it or spray something over it to help protect it.... Other than that im very happy with it.
By Tahoe.Truckee Gal
August 4, 2017
With the last house move, we damaged the base of our concrete 5' fountain and rather than attempting to repair it we decided to use the base as a planter. The fountain is located quite a distance from our house so hard wiring a pump would be prohibitively expensive. The Anself Solar has plenty of power to pump the ~2.5' and will be easy to store during our cold Truckee/Sierra winters. I'm placing a trail cam nearby to view what critters are also enjoying a drink. To note-fountain only pumps when solar panel in full sun.
By l***V
December 14, 2017
This pump has great lift and really puts on a show when attached to its various fountain heads. I am using it for a small waterfall. The solar panel is large and does need to be mounted on something sturdy. As noted in the description, it only works when it is sunny. My only problem was that it doesn't have a built in filter.
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October 15, 2017
By jean ackley
September 15, 2017
Works much better than others I have bought. Yes, you have to have full sun for it to run but when it does it pumps very well. Have it elevated just a couple of feet but could do much more. Love the metal frame, very sturdy and can adjust to where you get the most sun at. For solar it does the job above and beyond. We have a community garden with no electricity and have tried others and this does the job without having to be there all the time. Gold fish love it!
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August 23, 2017
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March 12, 2017
We Loved it and our Birds loved it. It worked just as it said it would. Apparently our neighbors loved it too because after 3 weeks of admiring it, it was stolen right out of the Bird bath. I will most likely purchase another one, especially in the summer to keep the bird bath water cooler. It was worth every penny.
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Christmas Gift Shopping Guide
Festive season is everywhere. Have you already sorted out the list of Christmas gift for your beloved friends and relatives? Here is some good buying tips for reference before your gift hunting.
List out those people who are really important or meaningful to you. Cross-reference most-wanted gift they might wish for it the most. Don't buy in bulk just because some items are at discounted price in which you might end up giving away to someone not in your favourite list. Plan ahead, gift-exchange is a fun and memorable celebration.
Shortlist items in your virtual cart before you get the real one, is a good practice to prevent over-spending. Because there are countless irresistible deals other than items you are targeting. Be focus to avoid unnecessary purchase.
Budget! Budget! Budget!
Economic outlook does not look good from West of the globe, and it's not that optimistic for Asian buyers in any time soon. So take everything into consideration including budget. Pay attention to price slashing activities around in your city to get the best bargain! Shopping malls will usually offer lucrative package to keep consumers buying more and more at this festive season. Be prudent and be ready!
To avoid shoulder rubbing with crazy shoppers at the last-minute shopping you really have to sit down and focus on which part of the town that you can get the most out of your gift. Categorize and plan properly might save you tonnes of money and time in your gift hunting. Or online purchase will be another great idea where you do not have geographical limitation but still, timing concerns as shipping process will take twice or more than normal delivery time. Shop at VeeMall now to avoid last-minute disappointment.
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On Nov 20, 5:15 pm, DA Morgan <damor..._at_psoug.org> wrote:
> Noons wrote:
> > On Nov 20, 4:20 pm, DA Morgan <damor..._at_psoug.org> wrote:
> >> Are you hard of reading or am I misinterpreting your statement? <g>
> >> Mary Ann Davidson is Oracle's Chief Security Officer.
> > And I'm James Bond. Or at the very
> > least, someone with a very high level
> > security clearance from the Australian
> > Defence Force.
> > But:
> > Does a title make a profession?
> > Does a title authorize anyone to insinuate
> > IT professionals suffer from conflict
> > of interest?
> > Sorry Daniel, but enough of the
> > "if all else fails, then it must be
> > a plot" approach: it does nothing
> > to me...
> For someone that did not sit in on the briefing, and take part in the
> discussion, you really come off as being the poster child for "sour
> attitude."
> The discussion in Moscone West was highly technical and so far from
> market-speak that, quite frankly, you should apologize. Ms. Davidson
> is more than capable of talking about the intricacies of security at a
> level that, I've little doubt, you would find technically challenging:
> And does.
> There is great value in being a cynic as you are so often proven
> correct. The risk is that commenting upon things of which you know
> nothing leaves you open to putting your foot into your mouth as you
> just did.
> --
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There are currently 47 major wildfires spread through 15 states, most of them in the West. These are technically called "Large Incident" fires. The large majority of them are concentrated in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and Montana - the area many of us call "God's Country". As I was pondering this yesterday I realized that God is burning His country. Yes, that is correct, God is burning His country. Amos 3:6 - "If calamity comes upon a city (or nation) is it not I, the Lord, who sent it?"
Why is He burning it? Last year was the worst year in history for wildfires and this year is already off to a monstrous start. Last June was the worst month in history for wildfires and this June is almost as bad. Why June specifically? June is Homosexual and Lesbian Pride Month. Obama calls it Gay Pride Month, but there is nothing gay about homosexuality or lesbianism - they are abominations to the Lord. We have become like Sodom and Gomorrah and our punishment will be the same.
As I was viewing the huge fire near Colorado Springs and saw what looked like whole mountains ablaze, I saw the wrath of God being poured out. I saw His anger like I have never seen it before, a huge wall of flame devouring everything in its path. This is the future of this wicked and perverse nation.


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Home Comfort Tips: Keep Your Cool During The Warmer Months
Summer Heat Can Be Cruel. Remember to Keep Your Cool.
Summers in the Antelope Valley aren't just warm—they're scorching hot. As a California community that's located in the heart of a desert climate, where temperatures frequently reach 100+, roaring heat waves are no surprise. However, while we might be accustomed to the soaring temperatures, there's no need for your home cooling system to run your wallet dry as it tries to keep you cool.
This year, be proactive—and take measures to keep your home comfortable (without breaking the bank)
Advice That Keeps on Giving
Improve your HVAC system's efficiency, reduce electricity usage, save money and get a jump-start on the upcoming summer heat with these helpful tips:
- Check your filters often. Filters aren't indestructible, and they work incessantly to prevent dust and dirt from building up in your HVAC system. You should always double-check your owner's manual for specific recommendations, but generally speaking, it's best to check your air filter on a monthly basis. A dirty filter will slow airflow and make the system work harder to keep you warm or cool—wasting energy and increasing your utility bills.
When replacing or installing your filter, remember to take notice of the filter's minimum efficiency reporting value, or MERV. The higher the MERV rating on a filter, the fewer dust particles and other contaminants can pass through it. And while it's common for homeowners to assume that a higher MERV rating would automatically be better, this is not always the case. In fact, each unit is different. Thankfully, our professionals can assist in cleaning or replacing your filter, and helping you determine the highest MERV rated filter for your system.
- Keep drapes and blinds closed to keep direct sunlight out. If you have ever sat in a car with the sun beating down on your body for an extended period of time, you can understand the impact that open drapes or blinds have on your home's temperature. So, to combat solar heat gain, be sure to keep drapes and blinds closed during the day. When administering this tactic, take the direction of the sun into account. The windows that have closed drapes and blinds should coincide with the sun's pattern of movement. Leave the blinds and drapes open on the shaded side of your home, and close them on the sunny side.
- Minimize usage of heat-generating appliances during the hottest hours of the day. Ovens, hair dryers, microwaves and other appliances use a lot of energy and generate a large amount of heat, causing them to directly counteract the HVAC unit's hard work. To eliminate overheating your home and to avoid adding stress to your AC unit, switch to using as many of these appliances solely at night. For example, line dry your clothes when you can and cook outside whenever possible.
- Use energy-efficient bulbs and fixtures. It goes without saying that all lights, for energy-saving reasons, should be turned off before you leave a room. Even more, replace incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient bulbs, such as low-voltage LED options.
- Consider a system upgrade. Whether your system frequently requires repairs, or it's simply over 10 years old, it may be time to look into upgrading to a high-efficiency HVAC unit. These systems offer an array of benefits—from less electricity usage, to fewer air contaminants, to proper moisture removal.
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At DS Heating and Air, our team is always available to offer seasonal tips, and provide year-round or seasonal services. This spring, our team will help prepare your home for the months ahead by providing an air conditioner tune-up or assisting in the system upgrading process. This way, you can rest assured that you have an air conditioning unit that's ready to tackle the sizzling summer heat.
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What you need
1/2 tsp aestophidia
1 tsp Garam Marsala
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp ground coriander
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
thumb piece of ginger
1 chilli
250 g chana dahl
1/2 block of creamed coconut
1 tin of tomatoes
1 lemon
1 bag of spinach
What you need to do
Grate the ginger over the saucepan so you don't loose any of the juices then saute it with the onion, chilli and garlic until soft. Add the spices and fry till fragrant. Add the lentils, tinned tomatoes and the coconut. Then cover with water and simmer till the lentils are soft. Chuck in the spinach to wilt and then use the lemon juice to add acidity to the dish. Feel free to chuck in more chilli. I served this with a roti.


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"Incredible Greek Food!" 4 days agoReviewed by Jill V
I was staying in Crystal River for business and searching for dinner one night. The reviews looked great for this restaurant and I am so glad I tried it out. My waitress, Jennifer, was very friendly and knowledgeable about different flavors. I tried the hummus and tzatziki for an appetizer, which were large portions for one person, but I wasn't complaining! My entree of the Pastisio was unlike anything I have eaten before and I had to control myself from eating the entire casserole. Jennifer recommended combining the tzatziki flavor with the entree and it made the casserole creamy and even more delicious! Would highly recommend for anyone seeking a tasty Mediterranean meal.
"Our third visit this year, on our return list…gotta try them!" 1 week agoReviewed by Ron K Not a lot of fare about this place but it is clean, service is great and the cook is the superstar behind the scenes! Three of us ordered Lamb and we all wanted it cooked to different degrees of doneness. The cook nailed everyone of them to our liking!! The side dishes were great and the salad dressings well prepared.
"Great Food and Service" 1 week agoReviewed by Sarah K We are here awhile back but I'm just now able to do a review. Food was amazing!! Portions and taste were awesome. Our server was very attentive and made out trip even more enjoyable.
"Best of the three Greek restaurants listed in TripAdvisor Crystal River" 2 weeks agoReviewed by ruthles2 I've tried each of the three Crystal River TripAdvisor listed under Greek. Taverna Manos is the best based upon these two simple dishes: pasticcio and moussaka. I look forward to trying other dishes at each restaurant. Important to note that the best Greek food I've enjoyed was in the DC area.
Both pasticcio and moussaka are similar to lasagna: pasticcio features pasta and seasoned ground beef topped with a bechamel sauce, moussaka is eggplant and seasoned ground beef topped with a bechamel sauce. Taverna Manos serves these dishes in a bowl, allowing a looser, more creamer bechamel sauce. Most restaurants serve these dishes rather firm so they stand alone. Taverna's creamer bechamel sauce ensures it is in every bite – much more comforting. Both dishes had a nice blend of basic seasoning, with spices: cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg.
I also enjoyed the small Greek salad. It had the basic ingredients plus Florida's requisite potato salad core. But the difference was the dressing, it was a nice combination of herbs, olive oil, and vinegar. Distinctively better than the local competitors.
The service was polite and friendly.
The menu was largely Greek, others have a mixture of American and Greek. The menu items are largely standard Greek fair.
The dining environment resembled a small inn, suitable for a nice date. Other restaurants were more diner-like.
Congrats! You got a 5-star review
"The chef is a genius. Greek/italian and Mediterranean fare Generous portions Opa forgetaboutit 😄"
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Doctors in Arizona say they are concerned there will be a spike in sales of "bath salts" this month, as stores try to unload the synthetic drugs at cut-rate prices before a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) ban takes effect next month.
"I worry that we will see a spike in (use and sales)" of the drug until that ban takes effect, Jason Caplan, Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, told The Arizona Republic.
The newspaper found more than a half-dozen Phoenix-area smoke shops still sell bath salts in small jars or vials with brand names including "Vanilla Sky," "Ivory Wave" or "Bliss." One smoke shop has a "buy one vial, get a second one for 50 percent off" sale through the end of September.
The DEA announced earlier this month it is temporarily banning three synthetic stimulants sold as bath salts. The ban makes it illegal to possess and sell these chemicals or the products that contain them. The DEA said the action is necessary to protect the public from the imminent hazard posed by these dangerous chemicals.
The DEA has designated the chemicals as Schedule I substances, the most restrictive category of drugs, which are considered unsafe, highly abused substances with no currently accepted medical use in the United States. The ban will take effect in 30 days, and will last at least one year. During that time, the government will study whether it should permanently ban the three stimulants, Mephedrone, MDPV and Methylone.
According to the DEA, users have reported impaired perception, reduced motor control, disorientation, extreme paranoia and violent episodes. Bath salts have become increasingly popular among teens and young adults.
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Maureen Nolan is maintaining a family tradition by taking on the role of feisty mum Mrs Johnstone in the heart-tugging musical Blood Brothers.
She is the fourth Nolan sister to play the role, which has put her family into the Guinness Book of Records.
Maureen teams up with Marti Pellow in the production at Sheffield's Lyceum from January 13 to January 24.


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Controversial Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has expressed disappointment in the Presiding Archbishop and General Overseer of the Action Chapel International Ministry Nicholas Duncan-Williams for accusing Ghanaians of being corrupt.
The respected man of God has been criticised by a section of Ghanaians over his comment.
Lawyer Ampaw questioned why the Man of God would say that corruption deals will be curbed if all Ghanaians are jailed.
He said the Archbishop and other pastors should be counted among corrupt people in the country.
Speaking on Abusua Drive hosted by Ike De- Unpredictable, Lawyer Ampaw stated that the Archbishop's comment is out of place.
'Why do you make that statement, are you preaching or what?. does it mean that Duncan- Williams and other Pastors are corrupt to the extent that they are only good at brainwashing their congregations with corrupt thoughts.
'If pastors are corrupt, then what better sermon can you preach to your members?. Instead of preaching against corruption and telling your congregation that corruption is evil and that they should refrain from engaging in such acts, look at what he said. If Duncan- Williams continues to toll this line, he will lose the respect of some of us,' he said.
According to him, pastors should behave God-like in their endeavours saying Ghanaian pastors have now turned the church into partying and drinking.
'Nowadays, pastors are snatching people's girlfriends, singing and dancing to circular music such as one corner. They want to enrich themselves more than God who created them. If Pastors are also corrupt, then we don't know who will fight corruption,' he said.
He asked why the Man of God decided to generalise corruption practices in the country questioning the kind of investigations he had conducted.
'I know that the Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo is not corrupt, some decent chiefs are also not corrupt, there are politicians and pastors who do not engage in corruption. You offend lots of people if you spew such comments. What Bible quotation did Duncan-Williams back his argument on, he should shut up if he can't fight corruption in his small corner,' he pointed out.
Lawyer Ampaw observed that pastors have now resorted to business conferences that will generate income for them instead of embarking on evangelism and crusade to win souls for Christ.
He accused the General Overseer of the Action Chapel International of taking GH¢100, 000 before he preaches in other churches.
He vowed to 'disgrace' the Man of God if he is challenged on the amount he charges saying the Head Pastor of International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) Dr Mensa Otabil also charges before he preaches in other churches.
'The kind of activities some pastors engage in is despicable. I am saying it emphatically that Duncan-Williams charges GH¢100,000 before he preaches in other churches, he charges like musicians when they are invited to perform on stages. Some pastors are more corrupt than politicians,' alleged.
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Qasr Libya Museum of Libya, Africa is a Mosaic Museum. There is a newspaper article in display, which tells about the history of the museum. The collection of mosaic panels of Qasr Libya Museum is simply breathtaking. Most of them are of nymphs, animals, gods, etc. The image of Pharohs of Alexandria is the most striking one, of the whole collection of Qasr Libya Museum. It is a popular tourists' destination of Libya.
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This may be a difficult request 4U Chowhounds...
I'm looking for a restaurant serving much better than average prime rib in the NW Broward county area. I'm trying to get my 80yr old parents to step UP from their usual trip to Hops, Outback or Roadhouse Grill so here are some other considerations aside from much better than average taste and/or meat grade used:
- is ok to recommend a fine dining chain vs. a family or chef owned local restaurant
- 15 mile radius of Sunrise is ideal, but would consider 25 miles for great prime rib; central Miami gets too far to drive for the old folks (its driving back "full" thats the problem..lol)
- one should be able to order the size cut one prefers from 8-12oz small, 16oz with or without bone to 24oz or custom cut man-size
- ideally the price/pound is posted allowing one to custom order any size cut, if not, the prices should avg. under $20pp for 16oz no bone cut, other cuts proportionally priced.
- simple salad and potato side choices are fine, desserts or appetizers aren't required (rarely ordered)
- if your recommendation serves better than average flame broiled meat including no-bone/bone-in rib steak or NY cut shell or full porterhouse consider it a plus on the overall restaurant rating
My parents are just ordinary folk who like to eat meat but haven't had the economic opportunity to eat the finest. I'm trying to nudge them to a loftier experience within their typical driving distance.
Thanks in advance,