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Tech Tips: Guide to protecting Internet accounts
Some services including Twitter have responded by disabling the affected passwords. But there are several things you can do to minimize further threats -even if your account isn't among the 2 million that were compromised. Here are some tips to help you secure your online accounts.
Security experts say passwords for more than 2 million Facebook, Google and other accounts have been compromised and circulated online, just the latest example of breaches involving leading Internet companies.
Some services including Twitter have responded by disabling the affected passwords. But there are several things you can do to minimize further threats -even if your account isn't among the 2 million that were compromised.
Here are some tips to help you secure your online accounts:
One thing leads to another:
When a malicious hacker gets a password to one account, it's often a stepping stone to a more serious breach, especially because many people use the same passwords on multiple accounts. So if someone breaks into your Facebook account, that person might try the same password on your banking or Amazon account. Suddenly, it's not just about fake messages being posted to your social media accounts. It's about your hard-earned money.
It's particularly bad if the compromised password is for an email account. That's because when you click on a link on a site saying you've forgotten your password, the service will typically send a reset message by email. People who are able to break into your email account, therefore, can use it to create their own passwords for all sorts of accounts. You'll be locked out as they shop and spend, courtesy of you.
If the compromised password is one you use for work, someone can use it to break in to your employer's network, where there are files with trade secrets or customers' credit card numbers.
Better passwords:
Many breaches occur because passwords are too easy to guess. There's no evidence that guessing was how these 2 million accounts got compromised, but it's still a good reminder to strengthen your passwords. Researchers at security company Trustwave analyzed the passwords compromised and found that only 5 % were excellent and 17 % were good. The rest were moderate or worse.
What makes a password strong?
# Make them long. The minimum should be eight characters, but even longer is better.
# Use combinations of letters and numbers, upper and lower case and symbols such as the exclamation mark. Try to vary it as much as you can. 'My!PaSsWoRd-32' is far better than 'mypassword32.'
# Avoid words that are in dictionaries, as there are programs that can crack passwords by going through databases of known words. These programs know about such tricks as adding numbers and symbols, so you'll want to make sure the words you use aren't in the databases. One trick is to think of a sentence and use just the first letter of each word - as in 'tqbfjotld' for 'the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'
# Avoid easy-to-guess words, even if they aren't in the dictionary. Avoid your name, company name or hometown, for instance. Avoid pets and relatives' names, too. Likewise, avoid things that can be looked up, such as your birthday or ZIP code.
One other thing to consider: Many sites let you reset your password by answering a security question, but these answers -such as your pet or mother's maiden name- are possible to look up. So try to make these answers complex just like passwords, by adding numbers and special characters and making up responses.
A second layer:
Many services offer a second level of authentication when you're accessing them from a computer or device for the first time. These services will send you a text message to a phone number on file, for instance. The text message contains a code that you need in addition to your password. The idea is that a hacker may have your password, but won't have ready access to your phone.
Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Twitter are among the services offering this dual authentication. It's typically an option, something you have to turn on. Do that. It may be a pain, but it will save you grief later. In most cases, you won't be asked for this second code when you return to a computer you've used before, but be sure to decline that option if you're in a public place such as a library or Internet cafe.
One final thought:
Change your passwords regularly. It's possible your account information is already circulating. If you have a regular schedule for changing passwords for major accounts, you reduce the amount of time that someone can do harm with that information.
You'll need to decide what counts as a major account. Banking and shopping sites are obvious, as are email and social-networking services. It probably doesn't matter much if someone breaks into the account you use to read newspaper articles (unless it's a subscription).
And strong passwords alone won't completely keep you safe. Make sure your computer is running the latest software, as older versions can have flaws that hackers have been known to exploit. Be careful when clicking on email attachments, as they may contain malicious software for stealing passwords. Use firewalls and other security programs, many of which are available for free.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The pension fund for one of Hostess Brands' unions has hired an investment bank to represent workers and pensioners as the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread sells off its brands.
In a statement posted Sunday on its website, the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union, which represents around 6,000 Hostess bakers, said Gordian Group LLC will represent the fund.
Gordian, a New York investment banking firm that specializes in distressed cases, has represented unionized workers at American Airlines, which is undergoing restructuring in bankruptcy. It's also an adviser in the ongoing liquidation of disgraced investor Bernard Madoff's firm.
Earlier this month, Irving, Texas-based Hostess selected Flowers Foods Inc. to buy its six bread brands, including Wonder Bread, along with 20 bakeries and 38 depots, for $390 million.
Flowers Foods, based in Thomasville, Ga., was selected as the stalking horse bidder for the bread brands. That means higher competing bids can still be made and the final deal must be approved in bankruptcy court.
Hostess is expected to find buyers for its dessert cakes, which include its iconic Twinkies and Ding Dongs, along with the Drake's Cakes and Dolly Madison brands, in the coming weeks.
Gordian President Peter Kaufman said his company will try to ensure that potential buyers hire former Hostess workers and honor Hostess' pension obligations.
"Given the sale process that is under way, we believe the bakers working with a buyer create the opportunity to increase value and are pivotal to the success of the business," Kaufman said in a statement. "Buyers should know that the Bakers are very interested in having direct discussions with them."
The Bakery and Confectionery Union and Industry International Pension Fund pays out $42 million in benefits per month to 52,000 pensioners, according to its website.
Hostess filed for bankruptcy protection in January 2012 after years of management turmoil and turnover. A bankruptcy judge approved its plan to liquidate its assets in November after it failed to reach a new contract agreement with the bakers' union.

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Mr. President, as Co-Chairman of the Helsinki Commission, I submit today a resolution urging the Government of Ukraine to ensure a democratic, transparent and fair election process for the presidential elections scheduled to be held in late October. An identical resolution is being submitted by Chairman of the House International Relations Committee Henry Hyde and my colleague and Chairman of the Helsinki Commission, Representative Chris Smith. I am pleased to note that the Commission's Ranking Member, Mr. Dodd, and the Ranking Member of the Committee on Foreign Relations, Mr. Biden, are original cosponsors of the resolution.
The Helsinki Commission, which has long monitored and encouraged human rights, rule of law and democracy in Ukraine, continues to be a stalwart supporter of Ukraine's development as an independent, democratic and market-oriented state. There is a genuine desire in the United States for Ukraine to succeed in this process and for the long-suffering Ukrainian people to fully realize their dreams and aspirations. This resolution, by encouraging fair, open and transparent elections, is a concrete expression of the commitment of the U.S. Congress to the Ukrainian people.
The resolution underscores that an election process and the establishment of a genuinely democratic political system consistent with Ukraine's freely-undertaken OSCE commitments is a prerequisite for Ukraine's full integration into the Western community of nations as an equal member, including into NATO. The October elections will be vital in determining Ukraine's course for years to come and they present the Ukrainian authorities with a real opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to OSCE principles and values.
Unfortunately, Ukraine's pre-election environment has already been decidedly problematic and of increasing concern to the United States and the international community. During the course of this year I have shared specific concerns with Senate colleagues, particularly in terms of the media. The resolution submitted today focuses squarely on key problem areas, including increasing control and manipulation of the media and attempts by national authorities to limit access to international broadcasting, including Radio Liberty and Voice of America. Among other concerns are the blatant obstacles to free assembly and a free and fair political campaign as well as substantial irregularities in several recent elections.
An egregious example of how not to conduct elections was the mayoral election held two weeks ago in the western Ukrainian city of Mukacheve. This election was marred by intimidation, violence, fraud and manipulation of the vote count, electoral disruptions and irregularities. Despite strong evidence indicating that a candidate from the democratic opposition "Our Ukraine" bloc had won, the territorial elections commission announced as winner the candidate of a party led by the head of Presidential Administration, Viktor Medvedchuk. That some of the abuses and violence took place in front of OSCE observers, and that some of the victims of violence were members of the Ukrainian parliament, only underscores the brazenness of these actions. The outlandish conduct of the Mukacheve elections not only casts doubt over their outcome, but when coupled with other recent problematic elections, including in Constituency No. 61 in Donetsk, could be a barometer for the October presidential elections.
The resolution I submit today outlines those measures the Ukrainian authorities need to take–consistent with their own laws and international agreements–for a free, fair, open and transparent election process. The Ukrainian authorities at all levels, including the executive, legislative and judicial branches, need to ensure an election process that enables all of the candidates to compete on a level playing field. This includes the various institutions and agencies involved directly or indirectly in the elections process, such as the Central Election Commission, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Procuracy, the State Security Service (SBU), Tax Administration, as well as the Constitutional and Supreme Courts.
Ukraine's October presidential elections should be a watershed for the future direction of that country of great potential. It is abundantly clear that a small clique have a vested interest in perpetuating the outmoded status quo. Ukrainian authorities need to radically improve the election environment if there is to be hope for these elections to meet OSCE standards. The question is whether their perceived self-interest will trump the interest of the people of Ukraine. Having restored the independence of their proud land, the Ukrainian people deserve an opportunity to overcome the legacy of the past, and consolidate democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
Mr. Campbell (for himself, Mr. Dodd, and Mr. Biden) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations:
S.Con.Res. 106
Whereas the establishment of a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for the 2004 presidential election in Ukraine and of a genuinely democratic political system are prerequisites for that country's full integration into the Western community of nations as an equal member, including into organizations such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO);
Whereas the Government of Ukraine has accepted numerous specific commitments governing the conduct of elections as a participating State of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), including provisions of the Copenhagen Document;
Whereas the election on October 31, 2004, of Ukraine's next president will provide an unambiguous test of the extent of the Ukrainian authorities' commitment to implement these standards and build a democratic society based on free elections and the rule of law;
Whereas this election takes place against the backdrop of previous elections that did not fully meet international standards and of disturbing trends in the current pre-election environment;
Whereas it is the duty of government and public authorities at all levels to act in a manner consistent with all laws and regulations governing election procedures and to ensure free and fair elections throughout the entire country, including preventing activities aimed at undermining the free exercise of political rights;
Whereas a genuinely free and fair election requires a period of political campaigning conducted in an environment in which neither administrative action nor violence, intimidation, or detention hinder the parties, political associations, and the candidates from presenting their views and qualifications to the citizenry, including organizing supporters, conducting public meetings and events throughout the country, and enjoying unimpeded access to television, radio, print, and Internet media on a non-discriminatory basis;
Whereas a genuinely free and fair election requires that citizens be guaranteed the right and effective opportunity to exercise their civil and political rights, including the right to vote and the right to seek and acquire information upon which to make an informed vote, free from intimidation, undue influence, attempts at vote buying, threats of political retribution, or other forms of coercion by national or local authorities or others;
Whereas a genuinely free and fair election requires government and public authorities to ensure that candidates and political parties enjoy equal treatment before the law and that government resources are not employed to the advantage of individual candidates or political parties;
Whereas a genuinely free and fair election requires the full transparency of laws and regulations governing elections, multiparty representation on election commissions, and unobstructed access by candidates, political parties, and domestic and international observers to all election procedures, including voting and vote-counting in all areas of the country;
Whereas increasing control and manipulation of the media by national and local officials and others acting at their behest raise grave concerns regarding the commitment of the Ukrainian authorities to free and fair elections;
Whereas efforts by the national authorities to limit access to international broadcasting, including Radio Liberty and the Voice of America, represent an unacceptable infringement on the right of the Ukrainian people to independent information;
Whereas efforts by national and local officials and others acting at their behest to impose obstacles to free assembly, free speech, and a free and fair political campaign have taken place in Donetsk, Sumy, and elsewhere in Ukraine without condemnation or remedial action by the Ukrainian Government;
Whereas numerous substantial irregularities have taken place in recent Ukrainian parliamentary by-elections in the Donetsk region and in mayoral elections in Mukacheve, Romny, and Krasniy Luch; and
Whereas the intimidation and violence during the April 18, 2004, mayoral election in Mukacheve, Ukraine, represent a deliberate attack on the democratic process: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate–
(1) acknowledges and welcomes the strong relationship formed between the United States and Ukraine since the restoration of Ukraine's independence in 1991;
(2) recognizes that a precondition for the full integration of Ukraine into the Western community of nations, including as an equal member in institutions such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), is its establishment of a genuinely democratic political system;
(3) expresses its strong and continuing support for the efforts of the Ukrainian people to establish a full democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights in Ukraine;
(4) urges the Government of Ukraine to guarantee freedom of association and assembly, including the right of candidates, members of political parties, and others to freely assemble, to organize and conduct public events, and to exercise these and other rights free from intimidation or harassment by local or national officials or others acting at their behest;
(5) urges the Government of Ukraine to meet its Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) commitments on democratic elections and to address issues previously identified by the Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) of the OSCE in its final reports on the 2002 parliamentary elections and the 1999 presidential elections, such as illegal interference by public authorities in the campaign and a high degree of bias in the media;
(6) urges the Ukrainian authorities to ensure–
(A) the full transparency of election procedures before, during, and after the 2004 presidential elections;
(B) free access for Ukrainian and international election observers;
(C) multiparty representation on all election commissions;
(D) unimpeded access by all parties and candidates to print, radio, television, and Internet media on a non-discriminatory basis;
(E) freedom of candidates, members of opposition parties, and independent media organizations from intimidation or harassment by government officials at all levels via selective tax audits and other regulatory procedures, and in the case of media, license revocations and libel suits, among other measures;
(F) a transparent process for complaint and appeals through electoral commissions and within the court system that provides timely and effective remedies; and
(G) vigorous prosecution of any individual or organization responsible for violations of election laws or regulations, including the application of appropriate administrative or criminal penalties;
(7) further calls upon the Government of Ukraine to guarantee election monitors from the ODIHR, other participating States of the OSCE, Ukrainian political parties, candidates' representatives, nongovernmental organizations, and other private institutions and organizations, both foreign and domestic, unobstructed access to all aspects of the election process, including unimpeded access to public campaign events, candidates, news media, voting, and post-election tabulation of results and processing of election challenges and complaints; and
(8) pledges its enduring support and assistance to the Ukrainian people's establishment of a fully free and open democratic system, their creation of a prosperous free market economy, their establishment of a secure independence and freedom from coercion, and their country's assumption of its rightful place as a full and equal member of the Western community of democracies.


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I had a few oregano sprigs left from this dish and did not want them to go to waste. Add to that the fact that I love baking bread and hadn't baked any in ages. So there you have it: my first focaccia!
This dough is great to work with and I really liked the result – the focaccia smelled wonderful while in the oven and waiting for it to cool down a little was pure torture… 5 minutes (yes, I could not wait for longer) that seemed like 50. :)
I was browsing my favorite food blogs while translating the recipe to Portuguese and saw that Eva and Xiao Zhu had made beautiful focaccias, too. I love these delicious blogging coincidences!
adapted from Williams-Sonoma Collection: Bread
- metric and imperial measurements found in the book
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 ½ cups (12fl oz/375ml) warm water (40 to 45ºC/105 to 115ºF)
½ cup (4fl oz/125ml) olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 ½ teaspoons table salt
4 to 4 ¼ cups (20-21 ½ oz/625-670g) flour plus more if needed – I used 630g total
3-4 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the flat beater, sprinkle the yeast and a pinch of the sugar over ½ cup (4fl oz/125ml) of the water and stir to dissolve. Let stand at room temperature until foamy, about 10 minutes.
Add the remaining 1 cup (8fl oz/250ml) water and the remaining sugar, ¼ cup (2fl oz/60ml) of the olive oil, the table salt and 1 cup (5oz/155g) of the flour. Beat on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Add 1 cup (5oz/155g) of the flour, reduce the speed to medium-low and beat for 2 minutes.
Switch to the dough hook. On low speed, beat in the remaining flour, ½ cup (2 ½ oz/75g) at a time, until a soft, shaggy dough forms that starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Knead on low speed, adding flour 1 tablespoon at a time if the dough sticks, until moist, soft and slightly sticky, about 6 minutes. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and let rest for 20 minutes.
Line a heavy rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and brush the paper lightly with olive oil. Turn the dough out onto the prepared sheet. With oiled fingers, press and flatten the dough into an oval 2.5cm/1 inch thick. Cover loosely with oiled plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. It will be at least 2 inches thick.
With your fingertips, make deep indentations 2.5cm/1 inch apart all over the surface of the dough, almost to the bottom of the pan. Drizzle with the remaining ¼ cup (2fl oz/60ml) olive oil*. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Place a baking stone on the bottom rack of an oven and preheat to 220ºC/425ºF – I don't have a baking stone, so I used the loosen bottom of a very large square cake pan (40cm/15in); that's how I bake my Saturday night pizzas.
Sprinkle the bread with the oregano leaves, pepper and parmesan. Place the pan on the stone and bake until the bread is lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Check the bottom and, if the bread is pale, bake for a few minutes more. Slide the bread onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into squares or wedges.
* I used only half this amount
Makes 1 large oval focaccia.


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As I'm going through the intersection, a cop blips his siren, comes at me at me at full ramming speed and slams on his brakes with about an inch to spare. (He might have actually hit me if I hadn't sort of twisted my body to avoid the bumper in an impressive display of on-the-bike yoga.)
Then he flipped me off (you can't see it in the video but I can assure you it happened), peeled out, and left me wondering what the fuck had just happened.
Only afterwards did I remember I was riding with the Fly6, and through the magic of seatpost-mounted technology here it is on video:
The best I can come up with was that the light had just turned yellow as I entered the intersection so maybe he was trying to teach me some kind of lesson, though even if I'd actually run a red light (which I hadn't), nearly ramming me and then speeding off seems just a tiny bit excessive. Or, maybe he was in "hot pursuit" of a "suspect" and I just happened to get in the way. He did turn on his siren shortly after peeling out again, though he only left it on for a few seconds, and from what I can tell he was only using it to run the red light up ahead at Chrystie Street. (We've all seen how they do that.)
Isn't it funny how a cop can threaten your life and then say "fuck you," yet you still search for ways to blame yourself?
Anyway, so there you go. Already, the Fly6 has proved its worth, if only for entertainment purposes.
By the way, apart from the cop, I had exactly zero (0) frustrating interactions with operators of motor vehicles, which is pretty astounding and nearly unheard of on a round-trip commute spanning three (3) boroughs. I did, however, have to deal with these things:
I thought they were being blown out of the bike lane by a mighty crosswind, but it turned out they were just avoiding an obstacle:
As for me, I rode right through it:
Though only after first purchasing a dedicated gravel bike at Paragon right down the street, which I returned immediately after conquering the treacherous sector.
For the rest of the ride, I was riding Son of Scat:
Which rode wonderfully, as all Frankenbikes seem to do, and which I outfitted with Knog's finest lumens:
None of which I used, because I got home well before dark thanks to this whole "daylight savings" thing.
Incidentally, speaking of Frankenbikes, does yours have a solid-axle hub converted to a quick release and then converted back to a bolt-on with a hex key wheel skewer? Because mine does:
I'm rolling on a 360-degree kludge, and that's how I like it.
And on the subject of frontal lights with large amounts of lumens, a number of commenters yesterday pointed out that they're rude, blinding, arrogant, and so forth. This is a good point, and I certainly wouldn't even think of using that big one anyplace where there was significant bike traffic. I would, however, use it someplace with no traffic and no streetlights, though I'd still angle it down, so as not to inadvertently sear any retinas, and to reveal obstacles such as this:
I do stand by using a front blinky of reasonable lumens in an urban setting though, both as a driver and a cyclist. 96% of drivers can barely parallel park, and your blinky could be the only thing keeping one of them from running you over in reverse because "they didn't see you." As it is, they have a hard enough time not driving onto subway trains:
The southbound Q train had just left the Church Avenue station about 5 a.m. when the woman plowed through a fence near Albemarle Road and East 16th Street, creating a kind of ramp that allowed her to settle her front tires atop the train, according to an NYPD spokesman and a witness.
The woman who was behind the wheel walked away from the incident and still hasn't been found, the police spokesman said.
I'm sure it wasn't her fault. Could happen to anybody. She was probably blinded by a cyclist with too many lumens.
Either that, or she was possessed by the spirit of John Frankenheimer.


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September 6, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers announced Thursday they have signed free agents Sam Young, Sundiata Gaines and Blake Ahearn to contracts. Per club policy, terms of the contracts are not released.
Young is a 6-6 small forward/shooting guard who has played three NBA seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers. He has career averages of 6.6 points per game and 1.8 rebounds per game. He was a second-round pick (36th overall) of the Grizzlies in the 2009 NBA Draft.
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F. Vincent Vernuccio is a senior fellow at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. He served as the Mackinac Center's director of labor policy between 2012 and 2017.
Vernuccio is a graduate of the Ave Maria School of Law in Ann Arbor, Mich. Under President George W. Bush he served as special assistant to the assistant secretary for administration and management in the Department of Labor.
Vernuccio has published articles and op-eds in such newspapers and magazines as The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Investor's Business Daily, The Washington Times, National Review, Forbes and The American Spectator. He has been cited in several books, and he is a frequent contributor on national television and radio shows, such as "Your World" with Neil Cavuto and Varney and Company.
Vernuccio is a sought-after voice on labor panels nationally and in Washington, D.C. and as a regular guest on Fox News channels.
He has advised senators and congressmen on a multitude of labor-related issues. He testified before the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and Labor Policy.


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When I first moved here Chelsea was the first blogger I met! We set up a lunch date asap but the night before our blate, Eric and I decided to run to Wal Mart and get some ice cream. I looked like a grease ball with my hair slicked back, no make up on, and wearing Eric's huge sweats. Yeah, I totally ran into Chelsea. Awesome! I looked much cuter the next day when we were supposed to meet :) Chels is seriously the BIGGEST sweetheart! I'm so glad blogging brought us together!
Gentri and I actually met when we were both living up north at the one blogger meet up I was able to attend before moving south. She moved south a week or two before I did and we get together all the time! I am so happy to say that she is much more than a blogger friend to me. She has been a lifesaver!
Gentri invited me to crash the party when Ashley came to town! Since I was already in town, minus the husband, I couldn't resist! And I'm so glad I went! Ashley is the CUTEST. I loved chatting with her for a bit and getting to know her sweet family. Bella almost made me puppy hungry, almost. But there's no way Eric will ever have a pet so I guess we'll have to settle for human pets ;)


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Nobel's sharp cuts
How Gerald Guralnik just missed the physics prize
By Andrew Grant
On July 4, 2012, Gerald Guralnik was in a packed room at CERN savoring the discovery of the Higgs boson, which confirmed a theory he proposed nearly 50 years ago.
No such celebration occurred Oct. 8. Guralnik was home when he learned online that physicists François Englert and Peter Higgs had won the Nobel Prize in physics for formulating the same theory. "I'm happy for Englert and Higgs, but it does sting a little bit," he says. "Physicists are only human."
Presumably, Englert and Higgs got the nod because they published their 1964 theories of a mass-bestowing field first, before Guralnik and two colleagues. (Nobels have a maximum of three recipients.) Guralnik had come up with the gist of the Higgs field in 1962, during his doctoral research, but an adviser forced him to take that portion out, saying "I don't know what's the matter with it, but it's not right."
Guralnik later revisited that research, but faced yet more skepticism. He sat on the paper for months, incessantly searching for mistakes, before finally submitting it to Physical Review Letters. The day he mailed the manuscript, he received an advance mimeographed copy of Englert's paper — the one that would garner a Nobel Prize 49 years later.


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Whitsundays Hotels & Resort Accommodation
Main Whitsunday Hotels
What To Visit in the Whitsundays
Whitsunday Tourist Attractions
- The main attraction in the Whitsundays that brings tourists to the region from all over the world is the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. This extensive natural wonderland surrounds the Whitsundays and gives holiday makers a unique opportunity to see thousands of different coral varieties and swim with a huge selection of fish of all shapes, sizes and colours. Visiting the Great Barrier Reef truly is an experience that you will never forget.
- Whitehaven Beachis one of the most popular places to visit in the Whitsundays. It is located on the eastern side of Whitsunday Island and this 7 kilometre stretch of beach has amazingly while sand that is surrounded by the crystal clear blue waters of the Coral Sea.
- The largest of the 74 islands that make up the Whitsundays is the aptly named Whitsunday Island. It is an uninhabited island that has lots of scenic places to visit, as well as a number of eco-friendly camping grounds scattered around the island.
- Actually located on the Australian mainland but still part of the Whitsunday region is the Conway National Park. This diverse region has a range of different vegetation, an abundence of native wildlife, comfortable camping grounds and numerous walking trails that are suitable for people of all fitness levels.
- If you have your own boat of yacht then some of the best Whitsunday experiences come from exploring the many uninhabited islands and secluded beaches that make up this wonderful part of the world.
Activities in the Whitsundays
- A great way to spend a day in the Whitsundays is to either relax or have fun soaking up the sun at one of the many amazing beaches on the Whitsunday Islands. Each holiday destination has a few beaches where you can take to kids to play or take a romantic walk with your special someone.
- If you are a golf enthusiast that you will enjoy playing a round of golf on either the South Molle Island, Lindeman Island or Hamilton Island golf courses. In fact the Hamilton Island golf course is on nearby Dent Island and is the only 18 hole golf course in the region.
- Whilst you are on holiday in the Whitsundays you should try some of the delightful, fresh seafood that the local alfresco restaurants serve up. Most island resorts serve a great selection of dishes at their restaurant, whilst at Hamilton Island you will have the choice of many fine dining establishments.
- The clear, blue waters around the 74 Whitsunday Islands are a great place for fishing because they are filled with an abundence of fish or all different varieties. You can either fish of the end of the island jetties, from the shoreline or even take a boat out to reach some of the more remote fishing spots.
- There are plenty of operators in the Whitsundays that can teach you how to scuba dive or if you already know how then you can head straight out to the Great Barrier Reef for a scuba diving experience that you will never forget.
- Another very popular activity in the Whitsundays is to go snorkelling around the Great Barrier Reef. Plenty of tour operators can take you on a snorkelling adventure that allows you to see up close and first hand the magnificent coral formations on the reef and the abundence of marine life that the reef is home to.
- The generally calm and peaceful waters around the Whitsundays are excellent for swimming. These tropical waters are sheltered by the outer reef and all of the nearby islands, however you do need to take care to avoid being stung by jellyfish during the stinger season, which runs from October through to May.
- Around the many islands to go to make up the Whitsundays there are numerous bush walking tracks that take you through some beautiful tropical vegetation and past native wildlife to remote parts of the islands with spectacular views across the region.
- Regardless of which Whitsunday hotel you choose to stay at there will be a wide variety of water sports available for you to enjoy, ranging from paddle boats and kayaks right through to jet ski hire and tube riding.
- In order to get a grand overview of the entire Whitsunday region you should take a scenic helicopter ride or aeroplane flight over the area and see the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday islands and the blue waters of the Coral Sea from the air.
- One of the best ways to see al that the magnificent Whitsundays has to offer is by sailing around the area. Hopping from island to island at a slow and relaxed pace is the perfect way to unwind and take in all the beauty of this area.
Getting to the Whitsundays
- The easiest and best way to get to the Whitsunday Islands is to fly into the Hamilton Island Airport. Currently you can fly directly to Hamilton Aiport via either Virgin Australia or Jetstar from all of the major eastern Australian cities.
- An alternative is to fly into the Proserpine Airport, which is located on the Australian mainland just a short bus drive from Airlie Beach. You can then catch a ferry to any of the Whitsunday Islands from either the Airlie Beach Marina or Shute Harbour. The airlines that regularly fly into the Proserpine Airport include Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Etihad Airways.
- If you are planning to drive up to the Whitsundays you should travel along the Bruce Highway and then turn onto Shute Harbour road just north of Proserpine. From here you can drive to Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour, and then take a ferry out to the many Whitsunday Islands.
Map of Whitsunday Hotels
About Whitsundays Hotels
If you want hotel or resort accommodation in Australia at cheap rates for your next holiday then Whitsundays Hotels is the place for you. We give holiday travellers the ability to compare a range of hotels, resorts and apartments at the same time, thus making it easier for you to decide which island in the Whitsundas it is that you want to stay. The accommodation on Whitsundays Hotels ranges from luxury beach front resorts and honeymoon suites through to budget backpacker rooms and family friendly apartments. So book your accommodation at any of the Australia resorts with confidence, and even take advantage of the cheaper rates for longer stays.


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ROME, Italy – INTERPOL's 81st General Assembly has closed with delegates electing as the new President of INTERPOL Mireille Ballestrazzi, Deputy Central Director of the French Judicial Police.
Mrs Ballestrazzi said she felt a great sense of pride and joy to have been elected as the President of INTERPOL and looked forward to serving all of INTERPOL's 190 member countries in 'an unfailing spirit to promote mutual assistance and solidarity'.
"I am wholly committed to the fundamental role INTERPOL must play in global police cooperation. By establishing the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation and leading other recent initiatives, INTERPOL has placed itself at the forefront of innovation which I will continue to fully support. There is no doubt that this direction will open up drastically new perspectives for INTERPOL and its member countries worldwide as we face together the challenges of today and tomorrow."
The President of the Organization heads its Executive Committee and is elected by the General Assembly for a period of four years.
INTERPOL Secretary General Ronald K. Noble welcomed President Ballestrazzi's appointment as another example of INTERPOL's evolution, reflecting the active role of both men and women in the international law enforcement community.
"As the world's largest police organization, it is essential that INTERPOL's leadership offers the best policing and expertise to its 190 member countries in order to meet their needs," said Mr Noble.
"Mireille Ballestrazzi's appointment as President of INTERPOL comes at a time when countries are adapting to the realities of the changing nature of transnational organized crime in the 21st century.
"She brings invaluable experience in cross-border police collaboration to her role, as well as proven leadership abilities, and I look forward to working closely with her to ensure that INTERPOL continues to provide innovative responses to meet the needs of our member countries, " added the INTERPOL Chief.
Paying a warm tribute to outgoing President Khoo Boon Hui of Singapore, Mr Noble said Mr Khoo would be remembered as 'a champion and driving force of international law enforcement cooperation'.
Also elected to the Executive Committee were Alan Bersin, Assistant Secretary of International Affairs for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Vice President for the Americas), Nobuyuki Kawai, Director of the Organized Crime Department of the National Police Academy of Japan (Vice President for Asia), Algeria's Abdelkader Kara Bouhadba, Commissaire Divisionnaire de Police, Directeur de la Police Judiciaire (Delegate for Africa), Bob Paulson, Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Delegate for the Americas), Jong Yang Kim of the Korean National Police Agency and Head of INTERPOL's National Central Bureau in Seoul (Delegate for Asia), Brigadier General Saoud Abdallah Al-Mahmoud, Director of the International Cooperation Department of Qatar's Ministry of Interior (Delegate for Asia), and Filippo Dispenza, Brigadier General of the Italian National Police (Delegate for Europe).
The four-day conference (5 – 8 November) in Rome was launched with a Ministerial meeting attended by close to 100 global leaders who endorsed a joint declaration recognizing the need to identify viable strategies to effectively address the changing modes of contemporary criminal violence.
During the conference, more than 1,000 delegates from some 170 countries endorsed a series of resolutions to build a modern framework for collective action, including on maritime piracy, illicit trafficking in cultural property, the INTERPOL Programme to Combat Trafficking in Illicit Goods launched earlier this year, the INTERPOL Travel Document and cybercrime.
A groundbreaking initiative by INTERPOL to support the safety and security of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and other major sporting events over the next 10 years was also launched following an agreement with the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee worth USD 10 million.
With Cartagena, Colombia, hosting INTERPOL's next General Assembly in 2013, conference delegates closed the event by selecting Monaco as the venue for INTERPOL's 83rd General Assembly in 2014, which will mark the 100th anniversary of the first International Criminal Police Congress.


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Holiday Hazards Winter holidays are a wonderful time to enjoy family and friends. But with all the extra hustle and bustle you may forget to abide by the same pet-proofing measures you follow the rest of the year. We spoke with Dr. Justine Lee, Associate Director of the Pet Poison Helpline and Specialist at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, to discuss 10 common winter holiday hazards she and her colleagues encounter. Some of the items may surprise you. 1. Chocolate As tasty as chocolate can be for us, it can be plenty dangerous for our pets. Worse yet, there are many seemingly innocuous forms of chocolate pets can get into during the holidays — chocolate coins, baking chocolate morsels, even chocolate-covered espresso beans and macadamia nuts can dispense an unhealthy dose of methylxanthines to pets. Cats, it's important to note, can also be adversely affected if they ingest chocolate. But Dr. Lee points out that it's just that most cats have no interest in it. In fact, over 90 percent of chocolate toxicity calls to the Pet Poison Helpline are for dogs. 2. Alcohol Now it's highly unlikely any of your household guests would dare to give Fido or Fluffy a sip of their alcoholic drink, but they may not think twice about a piece of rum cake. Pets may also inadvertently become poisoned if they eat any unbaked bread dough. Once ingested, Dr. Lee Says, "the stomach acts as an artificial oven that basically metabolizes the yeast [from the unbaked dough] into ethanol and carbon dioxide." This can then cause the animal to bloat from the excess carbon dioxide and suffer from alcohol poisoning from the ethanol. 3. Grapes (and Raisins) Grapes and their dried cousins, raisins, are other common hazards for pets during the holidays. It may sound unusual, but any candied raisins found in fruit cake or grapes found on appetizer platters could spell bad news for your pet. "The other reason we get a lot of [grape and raisin poison] calls, Dr. Lee says, "is because holidays are a time when family [and friends] visit — and they are sometimes unaware that grapes and raisins are poisonous to dogs and cats." 4. Medications You may be stickler when it comes to pet-proofing your house, but once the holiday guests arrive that all goes out the window. Traveling household guests often leave open suitcases on the ground, where pets can easily get into prescription medications found Zip-loc bags. Suddenly you have a pet that can get into 20 different medications all at once. 5. Tinsel Anyone who has a cat needs to really watch out for when using this shiny object around the house, Dr. Lee says. In fact, you may be better off forgoing using tinsel on trees, wreaths, or garland this year. Tinsel is thin and sharp and can easily wrap itself around the intestines or ball up in the stomach once ingested. 6. Xylitol It may sound like some exotic instrument, but xylitol is just a sugar substitute found in some sugar-free candies, gum and recipes. When ingested by pets, xylitol may cause vomiting, loss of coordination, seizures, and in severe cases, liver failure. Don't let your sweet tooth accidentally become hazardous to your pet's health. 7. Plants Winter holidays wouldn't be the same without mistletoe and holly. Unfortunately, these are also two of the more toxic holiday plants to pets, causing severe gastrointestinal disorders, breathing difficulty, even heart failure in extreme cases. The dangers of poinsettias, on the other hand, are overhyped in Dr. Lee's opinion. Of course, while they are not safe for your pet, often the worse that happens to a dog or cat that ingests a small portion of the poinsettia is a bit of mild indigestion. 8. Liquid Potpourri Much like "regular" potpourri, liquid potpourri can freshen up any room. However this concentrated fragrance, which is typically simmered in a pot and then placed in a bottle for later use, can cause severe damage to your pet if ingested. "Cats," Dr. Lee says, "are super curious about [simmering] potpourri and drink the liquid, which then poisons them." Liquid potpourri also contains a cationic detergent, which is corrosive and can cause burns on a pet's tongue, difficulty breathing, and even excess liver enzymes. 9. Holiday Ornaments Although not poisonous, many ornaments have sharp edges that can cause perforations and lacerations to pets that try to chew on the decorations. We wouldn't dare ask you to strip the house of all the joy holiday ornaments can bring, but please safeguard them for the sake of your pet. 10. Electrical Cords Winter holidays bring with them plenty of connected devices —lights, lights, and more lights — along with the electrical cords and outlets needed to power these devices. Curious puppies and kittens are especially intrigued by the exposed wiring, Dr. Lee says, and are therefore most in danger of the burns or fluid accumulation in the lungs associated with electrical shocks. Take care where you place electrical cords and outlets, and when possible, place them out of reach from your pets. Be Prepared As you can see, the dangers for your pets are numerous. But with a little common sense and a lot of preparation you can minimize the danger. One of the most important aspects of being prepared is knowing what to do if an emergency should occur. Dr. Lee has some advice for that as well. "I always tell people to preprogram the contact numbers for your vet, nearest emergency hospital and the Pet Poison Helpline (855) 213-6680." So, what are you waiting for? Do it now! A Peaceful Farewell provides compassionate in-home pet euthanasia to fellow pet owners in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, and most of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
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Real Clear Politics
It was the Puss in Boots eyes.
If you've seen the Shrek movies or the spin-off cartoon starring the storybook cat voiced by Antonio Banderas, you know what I'm talking about. Whenever Puss in Boots really needs something from someone, he flashes these enormous kitten eyes that melt anyone in their path. Whenever my daughter really wants something, she tries to lay them on me, and I have to say, "Stop trying to give me the Puss in Boots eyes . . . you can't have chocolate cake for dinner."
I knew Barack Obama was miserable when he tried to give debate moderator Jim Lehrer the Puss in Boots eyes. "You may want to move on to another topic," Obama implored Lehrer, a bit like a motorcycle thief begging a cop to take him into custody rather than let him stay with the surly biker gang that caught him.
I expected Romney to beat expectations and win the debate (though I had no clue how decisive his victory would be), not because I thought Romney was such a fantastic debater, but because Obama is the single most overrated politician of my lifetime. That's not to say he's a bad politician. He's not. He's fine, even pretty good. But he's not the master so many people claim he is.
The Irish have a saying: "Hunger makes the best sauce." And it's true. If you're hungry enough, roadkill will make for a king's feast. Liberals were so hungry for someone like Obama, he seemed like so much more than he really was.
You could hear indications of this fact in the way some of the more crotchety members of the Democratic establishment described Obama.
Senator Harry Reid was blown away by the potential of this "light-skinned" African-American "with no Negro dialect, unless he wanted to have one."
In 2007, Joe Biden said of his then-opponent, "I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy." He added: "I mean, that's a storybook, man."
Storybook Man, indeed.
While such comments could be described as racially insensitive, they weren't necessarily racist. They simply reflected the fact that even cynical Democrats understood that the Democratic party — and, to be fair, much of the country generally — craved a mainstream black presidential candidate. Jesse Jackson was too polarizing, some would say too embarrassing, for the job. Obama, meanwhile, was "storybook, man."
The problem for Obama was that he always believed the most ludicrous version of Storybook Man. He once told a reporter, "You know, I actually believe my own [bovine excrement]."
For a guy who supposedly gives wonderful speeches, he rarely persuades the unpersuaded or inspires those he didn't already have at "hello." That's partly the fault of his speechwriters, who always did him the disservice of producing the kind of pedantic and clichéd boilerplate that Obama mistook for soaring oratory. He thought he smashed through the Democratic primaries like a battering ram through concrete when he mostly pushed on open doors.
As president, he's convinced himself that he is a policy wonk with a deeper understanding of the machinery of government and the mysteries of the economy than even his advisers. And yet he had to learn on the job that "shovel-ready jobs" were magic beans sold to him by party hacks hungry for pork. He bought a stimulus that only stimulated political cronies. In the debate, he touted windmills and solar power as the energy sources of the future as if he still honestly believed that.
The media's infatuation with Obama and/or their contempt for his critics only served to reinforce his delusions. When the press laughs at all of your jokes and takes your glib excuses as profound insights, the inevitable result is a kind of flabby narcissism. Kings can be forgiven for thinking they are the greatest poets when the court weeps at their clunky limericks.
The Obama who delivered a shockingly lackluster convention speech last month is the same man who walked into that Denver stadium in 2008 to rapturous approval. The man who lost the debate Wednesday night is the same man who never managed to make Obamacare popular after more than 50 speeches and pronouncements on it in his first year.
The key difference now is that the hunger for Obama has been replaced with the indigestion that follows after four unimpressive years in office. In sales, they say you sell the sizzle, not the steak. In 2008, the man was all sizzle, and the ravenous throng was sold. Now he must sell the steak itself, and it's full of gristle, fat, and bone. He may yet still close the deal, but only if people fall for his Puss in Boots eyes.
Read more: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/10/06/obamas_meltdown_is_no_surprise.html


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Islamic Militants in Somalia Murder Christian Leader
Al Shabaab extremists threaten widow of slain pastor of underground church.
NAIROBI , Kenya , January 26 (CDN)-Islamic extremists shot the leader of an underground church to death outside the capital city of Somalia this month and have threatened to kill his wife, his tearful widow told Compass.
Having learned that he had left Islam to become a Christian, Somali militants from the Islamic extremist al Shabaab murdered 41-year-old Mohammed Ahmed Ali at about noon on Jan. 1, Amina Ibrahim Hassan said.
He was killed sometime after leaving his home in Hodan, on the outskirts of Mogadishu , she said. She and other family members were not immediately aware that he had been killed.
"We waited for him that day, but he did not turn up," said Hassan, who has since fled to Nairobi . "The following day, on Jan. 2, I was informed by the fellowship that my husband had been killed."
Ali led an underground church. Christian sources said members of al Shabaab, said to have links with al Qaeda terrorists, had been monitoring Ali and his wife for indications that they had left Islam.
Ali had organized New Year's Day festivities for Christians to take place in Medina , about 15 kilometers (nine miles) outside of Mogadishu . Al Shabaab extremists killed him after word of the planned party leaked to them, Hassan said.
Hassan, who worked for a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) before leaving the country, said she received threatening calls from members of al Shabaab on Jan. 3.
"We know who you are working for," Hassan said one extremist told her. "We also know your home and that you are a follower of the Christians, and we are going to kill you the way we killed your husband."
Aware of the Islamic extremist militia's determination to carry out their threats, Hassan called a relative in Nairobi and informed him of the death of her husband and her intention to flee to Nairobi .
She set out for Kenya early the next morning by bus with her only child, 2-year-old son Abdi Asis Mohammed Ahmed. They reached Ifo, one of the Dadaab refugee camps on the Kenya side of the border, on Jan. 11. She stayed there for a few days before continuing on, arriving at Nairobi on Jan. 20.
"I am thankful that I was able to reach Kenya safely having lost everything – my husband and property," Hassan said.
Al Shabaab extremists have been monitoring Somalis who work with NGOs for signs that they have embraced Christianity, Christian sources said.
Ali came to faith in Christ under the influence of his late uncle, Ali Mohammed Nur, who died in 2000 at the age of 70. Ali, who had worked as a taxi driver, completed secondary education and converted to Christianity the same year his uncle died in 2000. He was baptized in 2005.
Hassan said she converted to Christianity in 2005, was baptized in 2006 and married Ali in 2007. She worked for various NGOs in Somalia before fleeing the war-torn country.
In 2009 Islamic militants in Somalia sought out at least 15 Christians, including women and children, and killed them for their faith in a campaign to rid the country of all non-Muslims. On Nov. 14, Islamic extremists controlling part of Mogadishu executed a 23-year-old Christian they accused of trying to convert a 15-year-old Muslim to Christianity, according to Christian sources. Members of al Shabaab had taken Mumin Abdikarim Yusuf into custody on Oct. 28 after the 15-year-old boy reported him to the militants.
Before Yusuf was executed by two gunshots to the head, reports filtered in that he had been badly beaten and his fingers broken as the Islamists tried to extract incriminating evidence against him and information about other Christians. A source later learned that Yusuf's body showed signs of torture; his front teeth were gone, and some of his fingers were broken, the source said.
On Oct. 19 in Galkayo, in Somalia 's autonomous Puntland region, three masked members of another militant Islamist group in Somalia killed a Somali woman who declined to wear a veil as prescribed by Muslim custom. Sources said members of the comparatively "moderate" Suna Waljameca group killed Amina Muse Ali, 45, in her home; she had said members of the group had long monitored her movements because they suspected she was a Christian.
Suna Waljameca is considered "moderate" in comparison with al Shabaab, which it has fought for control over areas of Somalia ; it is one of several Islamic groups in the country championing adoption of a strict interpretation of sharia (Islamic law). Along with al Shabaab, another group vying for power is the Hisbul Islam political party.
Somali Christians are in danger from both extremist groups and Somali law. While proclaiming himself a moderate, President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has embraced a version of sharia that mandates the death penalty for those who leave Islam.
On Sept. 28, a leader of Islamic extremist al Shabaab militia in Lower Juba identified only as Sheikh Arbow shot to death 46-year-old Mariam Muhina Hussein in Marerey village after discovering she had six Bibles, according to Christian sources. On Sept. 15, al Shabaab militants shot 69-year-old Omar Khalafe at a checkpoint they controlled 10 kilometers (six miles) from Merca after discovering that he was transporting Bibles, sources said.
On Aug. 18 al Shabaab extremists shot and killed 41-year-old Ahmed Matan in Bulahawa, near the Somali border with Kenya , according to Christian sources. In Mahadday Weyne, 100 kilometers (62 miles) north of Mogadishu , al Shabaab Islamists on July 20 shot to death another convert from Islam, Mohammed Sheikh Abdiraman, sources said. On Feb. 21 al Shabaab militants beheaded two young boys in Somalia because their Christian father refused to divulge information about a church leader.
The extremists also reportedly beheaded seven Christians on July 10; Reuters reported that they were killed in Baidoa for being Christians and "spies."


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Sunday, March 20, 2011
Noodles with Curried Peanut Sauce
Chinese Egg Noodles
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Dinner tonight was going to be an all-you-can-eat rib-fest held at the King Estate Winery. Once there, the wine would also flow freely, so something substantial was need to span the hours between lunch and dinner. I settled on these noodles which were originally developed by Jacki Passmore. I often make these when I'm having dinner by myself. They are ridiculously easy to make, but more importantly, they are delicious. The noodles can be on the table in about 15 minutes and no chopping is required to get them there. This is a boil, mix and stir affair that requires no special instructions or tips. I do want, however, to talk a bit about the noodles I've used here. I've included a photo of the ones that should be used to make this dish. Many people honestly believe there is no difference between Chinese noodles, collectively called mien, and Italian macaroni. That really is not true. In the realm of wheat based noodles, those from China are softer and more tender than those from Italy. Italian macaroni is made from hard wheat flour which has more substance and a bit more flavor than the softer flours used in China. Chinese noodles are usually thinner than the Italian variety and they are definitely more brittle. They cook far more quickly and can be boiled in water that contains no salt because salt is used in the dough that's used to make them. Chinese noodles would be a disappointment if used in recipes for Italian macaroni. Likewise, Italian noodles, in my opinion, are a bust if used in Chinese dishes. Most of the world would argue that, but it really is an honest opinion on my part. If necessity forces you to use an Italian product in a Chinese dish, use only spaghetti. Fettuccine or linguine may look like Chinese egg noodles, but all they share is appearance and this dish will not work if they are used. I know I have a tendency to tell you more than you want or need to know about some things, so I'll stop here for tonight and let you enjoy your evening. Here's the effortless recipe for noodles made with curried peanut sauce. I think you'll enjoy it.
Noodles with Curried Peanut Sauce...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite inspired by Jacki Passmore
6 ounces dried flat Chinese egg noodles
1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 to 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional garnish: lime wedges, cilantro leaves
1) Bring 1-1/2 quarts salted water to a boil. Add noodles and return to a boil. Simmer for 3-1/2 to 4 minutes, or until noodles are tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Transfer noodles to a serving bowl.
2) Meanwhile, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, coconut milk, lime juice, coriander, curry paste, sugar and salt in a small saucepan. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring constantly until peanut butter has melted and a sauce has formed, about 3 minutes.
3) Pour sauce over noodles, tossing lightly until each noodle is coated with sauce. If sauce seems too thick, thin by adding pasta water, a spoonful at a time. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve hot or warm. Yield: 4 servings.
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58 comments :
- Angie's Recipes said...
One of my favourite noodle dishes! I love it with lots of peanut sauce.
- March 20, 2011 at 1:27 AM
- Alessandra said...
This looks yummy! Something I could do quickly when the kids are starving!!!
thank you
A. - March 20, 2011 at 1:31 AM
- Yasmin said...
I love peanuts! I'm so glad I'm not alergic!
I have always liked peanuts.
I will definately add this recipe to my collection!
Yas - March 20, 2011 at 1:55 AM
- Pondside said...
This is a little different from the recipe that I've used so often that I know it by heart - sounds yummy.
- March 20, 2011 at 2:36 AM
- kitchen flavours said...
Good explanation on the Chinese and Italian noodles. I have always agree that they are not interchangeable, totally different to me.
Love your sauce, sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing. - March 20, 2011 at 2:55 AM
- Katerina said...
I totally agree with you. There is a big difference between Italian and Chinese noodles. This dish is so easy I can make it even during weekdays!
- March 20, 2011 at 5:56 AM
- Sweet Snow Flakes said...
Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog. Well, your recipes are so great! I want to try lots!
- March 20, 2011 at 5:59 AM
- Ana Powell said...
Lovely and very informative post.
Yummy noodle dish, peanut sauce is so versatile.
Have a great Sunday ♥ - March 20, 2011 at 6:01 AM
- Ana Rita Marreiros said...
This sauce is wonderfulll....You are in a peanut mode....
And i like it!!!!
Kisses and have a nice Sunday,
Rita - March 20, 2011 at 6:01 AM
- Von said...
Mmmm...this looks delicious! I might just have to try this one day- I can see a lot of days I'll be home alone in the near future :) And I love the idea of no chopping! haha.....I think Chinese noodles and Italian ones are quite different too! :D
- March 20, 2011 at 6:48 AM
- Big Dude said...
The noodles sound very tempting and your evenings activities sound good as well.
- March 20, 2011 at 6:53 AM
- Jayanthy Kumaran said...
delicious n healthy one dish meal..
Tasty appetite - March 20, 2011 at 7:03 AM
- Kayte said...
Another one for my friends and I to Twitter cook together I do believe, thanks! Looks great.
- March 20, 2011 at 7:46 AM
- Khadija El Mary said...
Thanks for the information, I always thought noodles are Chineese and did not know about the Italian version. you will laugh if I tell you I've never cooked noodles before because I don't know how! With your recipe, you make cooking these lovely noodles quite easy and doable. I love the sauce. Looks delicious!
Have a great day Mary! - March 20, 2011 at 8:06 AM
- GLENDA CHILDERS said...
Can you get these noodles in a local grocery or do I need to find an Asian market? (I feel an adventure in Chicago coming on. We had lots of Asian markets in Seattle.)
I will be making this SOON. I love peanut sauce.
I also love the information you share with your recipe - it is my favorite part and is never too long.
Glenda - March 20, 2011 at 8:10 AM
- Sutapa said...
I love noodles and yours is one that I will love to have any time!
- March 20, 2011 at 8:35 AM
- Tasha said...
I can not resist a peanut sauce and I love how this one uses curry paste. I have all of the ingredients on hand for the sauce, but I will have to purchase the noodles. Ths is a recipe I definitely want to try soon!
- March 20, 2011 at 8:42 AM
- Kim said...
When I will be all by myself, I will definitly try these!
- March 20, 2011 at 8:45 AM
- Beth said...
The peanut sauce sounds wonderful. Thanks for the information on different kinds of noodles!
- March 20, 2011 at 8:49 AM
- Kath said...
Your noodles look fantastic, Mary! I'm definitely bookmarking this one for when we need a quick and easy (and delicious) meal!
You are so right about the differences between Chinese and Italian noodles! I think Chinese noodles are available in most well-stocked grocery stores, and they're worth searching out.
Enjoy the first day of Spring today! - March 20, 2011 at 9:14 AM
- StephenC said...
Excellent dissertation on the noodles. I need to get some peanut butter for our pantry.
- March 20, 2011 at 9:38 AM
- Jocie's Mom said...
Spot on. Big big difference between Italian and Chinese noodles. I try to take the easy route but sometimes...after a long day at work, I just grab whatever is at the front of the pantry. Bad form!
Great post - as usual :) - March 20, 2011 at 10:05 AM
- CkretsGalore said...
Going to have to try this for sure! I always keep a jar of red thai curry paste in the fridge too!
- March 20, 2011 at 10:06 AM
- Jeannie said...
Interesting combination, I have not used peanut butter in noodles before, but we do have bbq meat (satay) eaten in spicy peanut sauce....delicious!
- March 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM
- Unknown said...
Mary this looks fantastic! My family would just eat this up! : )
- March 20, 2011 at 10:40 AM
- lena said...
cant imagine our asian flat noodles done in carbonara, could be weird but over here, there are people who cook the spaghetti and then stir fry them like normal fried noodles and they taste not bad and the peanut sauce here sounds really good!
- March 20, 2011 at 10:44 AM
- pigpigscorner said...
I agree! Chinese noodles has this rather unique taste that can't be substituted with pasta. Love peanut sauce!
- March 20, 2011 at 11:24 AM
- Deana Sidney said...
Peanut sauce is in the air these days... no wonder... it is so darn good! It's amazing on noodles and you have shared a great version of the sauce!
- March 20, 2011 at 11:26 AM
- Cooking Creation said...
LOVE peanut sauce! I'm definitely trying this dish shortly but with the addition of chicken for my husband's sake :) Thank you for sharing! :)
- March 20, 2011 at 11:45 AM
- Clint said...
Well...I told Cindy that Mary had finally posted a recipe I couldn't eat. She asked me what it is. I told her it is "noodles with curried peanut sauce".
She asked me if I had ever tried it. I said no. She said it is one of her favorites and I should keep my mouth shut about things I have not tried. Touche. - March 20, 2011 at 12:11 PM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
Thanks for all the tips Mary on the difference between noodles. You have opened my eyes to the differences.
- March 20, 2011 at 12:24 PM
- Kerstin said...
15 min, yes please :) These sound so delicious and easy to whip up!
- March 20, 2011 at 12:40 PM
- Jennifer said...
I love the education you give me! I have always salted my japenese/chinese noodles during cooking, no more! I just made my first curry dish the other day, I cannot wait to make this!
- March 20, 2011 at 12:45 PM
- Reshmi Mahesh said...
Delicious and easy recipe...
- March 20, 2011 at 12:53 PM
- Federica Simoni said...
che meraviglia..da leccarsi i baffi!! complimenti!!ciao!
- March 20, 2011 at 1:14 PM
- Priya Suresh said...
Soo tempting noodles, makes me hungry..
- March 20, 2011 at 1:23 PM
- Joanne said...
I am super particular about the texture of my noodles so I TOTALLY agree with you on this one! Love the peanut sauce. It's one of my favorites!
- March 20, 2011 at 1:54 PM
- Tanna said...
Mary, one thing's for sure, you never tell me more than I want or need to know! LOL! This is my educational stop for the day. If you hadn't told me the differences between Chinese noodles and Italian pasta, I wouldn't have known what they were. I want to hear about the rib-fest! ;) Blessings ~ Tanna
- March 20, 2011 at 2:14 PM
- The Chef In My Head said...
Love the info on the noodles, and BTW you NEVER tell us too much! All good info and this sounds like the perfect dinner for me while my husband is working late!
~Leslie - March 20, 2011 at 2:56 PM
- Cooking Gallery said...
Meat free and so simple to make but sounds and looks incredibly delicious...!!!! Thank you for sharing another great recipe, Mary :).
- March 20, 2011 at 3:10 PM
- Ginny Hartzler said...
If Chinese noodles are mein, then what would Lo Mein mean? That being my favorite Chinese dish. Maybe noodles with sauce? Some good info here about noodles, I love all kinds. One kind I've never tried is cellophane, and also a kind that puffs way up when dumped in hot water.
- March 20, 2011 at 4:56 PM
Love the ingredients in this sauce! I can't wait to try it!
- March 20, 2011 at 5:39 PM
- erica said...
well doesnt this just sound fabulous!
xo - March 20, 2011 at 6:10 PM
- Karina said...
I'd love to dig into those noodles right now! That looks so good, where's my fork?
- March 20, 2011 at 6:35 PM
- PeggyR said...
This sounds very different. I may have to try this one.
- March 20, 2011 at 7:07 PM
I adore red curry peanut sauces!
Who needs noodles? I can just eat it straight from the bowl :) - March 20, 2011 at 7:39 PM
- Unknown said...
Red Thai curry paste is a must have ingredient in my book! Wonderful dish full of robust flavors! Wonderful!
- March 20, 2011 at 8:22 PM
- Buttercup said...
Got to try these. One of my treats is cold sesame noodles and I generally have them once a week.
- March 20, 2011 at 8:25 PM
- Sophie ala Mode said...
I love peanut sauce
- March 20, 2011 at 9:04 PM
- Wendy Irene said...
Particularly the combination of curry, peanut butter, and coconut milk sounds incredibly good to me! I really enjoy the different texture and flavour of noodles from around the world. We are so blessed that they are so readably available to us. It is such a nice change of pace to go from one ethnic food to another, and it keeps life interesting! Thank you for sharing this recipe with me! :)
- March 20, 2011 at 9:20 PM
- Ryan said...
Oh I love noodles with peanut sauce and all the better that these are easy to make! Another one of yours that I'm printing!! Thanks for the post on the difference on Italian v. Chinese noodles-- very helpful and interesting!
- March 20, 2011 at 9:21 PM
- createwithmom said...
looks wonderfully delicious with this sauce
- March 20, 2011 at 9:33 PM
- Unknown said...
Ooooh!! This is definitely something I would devour. I love peanut sauces...add a little curry to it.. YUM!!
- March 21, 2011 at 9:08 AM
- jaclyn @ thelateafternoon said...
what lovely food photographs you have on your blog! they are so crisp and makes everything look so delicious! im a fan of peanut noodles dishes and will need to give this a try!
- March 21, 2011 at 11:50 PM
- Jamie said...
Mmmmm I LOVE this! Nabbing this recipe! Thanks Mary!
- March 22, 2011 at 11:02 AM
- June said...
I made these for dinner last night and they were delicious. I can hardly wait to make them again when the big guy's home. Thanks Mary. You're the BEST!
- March 27, 2011 at 1:40 PM
- Kristen said...
This looks fab! On my list..
- April 4, 2011 at 10:06 AM
- Marta said...
This popped up on the 'year ago' link and I made it today. It is wonderful! I added just a touch of fish sauce and cut the coriander a bit but otherwise made it as you wrote. I made certain I got chinese noodles - definitely made the difference.
- April 4, 2012 at 11:25 PM