Istanbul's Best and Tastiest Kebab ... Nov 23, 2009
Tea is complimentary. Cihangir for a drink. (Suite101.com)
* World News Quick Take Nov 23, 2009
Security forces have placed the entire tea and oil-rich Assam State on high alert ... Rescue teams found nine bodies, including those of two children, and rescued 232 survivors from the Dumai Express 10, said Nurdin Basirun, a local government official. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
North Iowa Entertainment Briefs Nov 23, 2009
Offerings will include Makemba and Makayabu (fried plantain and salted cod) from the Congo, Pepparkakor (ginger cookies) from Sweden, chai tea and Mandazi (breakfast snack) from Tanzania, and coffee from Ethiopia, as well as dishes from Madagascar, Malaysia, Canada and Venezuela ... Instead, post a brief abstract of the material and a link to the complete source ... Instead, contact the administrator and find out what caused the sanction. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Barbados: Where sand meets kitchen Nov 23, 2009
Place your order with the cashier; flying fish steamed or fried, chicken fried or stewed ... According to Mount Gay's bartender, Jason Zeddo, the proper way to taste rum is to cover the top of the glass with your hand and "toss that fine rum around." If you really want to drink rum the way Bajans do, mix it with Coke, which on Barbados is made with cane sugar (instead of high fructose corn syrup) ... Shop for it: Early every Saturday morning, ex-pats and tourists turn up at the Brighton Farmers'... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ready, set, knit: Quick projects for holiday gifts Nov 23, 2009
Avoid complicated patterns or anything that requires a precise fit; instead, think scarves, hats, leg warmers and gifts for the home ... With two to four hours, you can knit a pair of leg warmers, a popular gift for teens and tweens, or a cashmere tea cozy, which Hoverson recommends for the people on your list who have everything. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Slimming members share their tips for a Syn-free Thanksgiving! Nov 22, 2009
" Local Slimming Worlds members share their top 10 tips for fun-filled festivities that wont leave you with leftover lbs!It can be really tempting to write off your weight loss from Halloween and start all over again often many pounds heavier in the New Year. But it really doesnt have to be that way. You might not be able to control the Thanksgiving traffic, the topics of table conversation or the football score, but you can feel completely in control of your weight even with a table... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Eradicating polio Nov 22, 2009
While sitting down for a cup of tea at the Islamic Centre, with Maulana Khalid Rasheed, general secretary of the Islamic Centre of India, he told me: "The thing is that about five years ago there were a number of misconceptions prevailing in the Muslim community that the polio vaccination was a conspiracy of the foreign powers to make the Muslims infertile or impotent so that the numbers of Muslims in India could not be increased. "We have been able to tell the Muslim community that the polio... (BBC News -- South Asia)
Carroll: Holidays may be issue for ethical consumerism Nov 22, 2009
They went on to say (facetiously, I think) that before the steak arrived at your table the chef would make a personal appearance to announce that the cow had been well tended ... Fair trade pricing typically embraces products such as coffee, sugar, tea, honey, wine, fresh fruit and handicrafts. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Palin doesn't let facts impede a good manifesto Nov 22, 2009
"Going Rogue: An American Life" is an extended justification of her performance in the 2008 election and an attempt to claim her crown as queen of the tea partiers. Palin and her ghostwriter, Lynn Vincent, do an expert job of weaving an alternate reality in which Palin's only mistakes lay in her deference to the cynical Washington insiders surrounding John McCain and in her underestimation of the viciousness of liberal elites. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Rich: Thankful for colorful characters Nov 22, 2009
Three months after his death, we still are heart-broken, but we will lift a glass of sweet tea and toast Jack as well as all the other characters who we have loved mightily, who now are gone from the table of our Thanksgiving fellowship (four in 18 months). Meanwhile, there are a lot of babies in our family. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tips to make holiday cookie baking go smoothly Nov 22, 2009
And try this family favorite cookie recipe for Russian Tea Cakes from Betty Crocker at your next holiday event. Russian Tea Cakes. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Chinese culinary arts celebrated in Vancouver Nov 22, 2009
Providing more than 70 choices of classic and new Cantonese dim sums, this restaurant is a favorite for tea goers ... "Now, they are fast taking in Chinese cooking techniques. Steaming, saute, pan fry are Chinese originated but are now accepted and even featured in menus by high-end restaurants." ... "Even from point of view of recreational cooking, we are seeing products like bamboo steamers, woks and soy sauce taking more important roles in the home cookware market and ingredients market,"... (People's Daily Online, China)
Veterans Day events proffer veritable hope Nov 22, 2009
A good portion of the credit, aside from the prior collective teaching efforts, can be attributed to one of our veterans, Bob Reinhart ... The first impression (and example of hope) was established by observing the local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts greeting all of the attendees with the offer of bottled water or iced tea ... They would ask if the person needed a sweetener for the tea and upon a positive reply would trek to the food area, a one way trip of as much as 40 yards, to retrieve the... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Things we can be thankful for Nov 22, 2009
Edible icon For our money, the circa-1900 invention of the hamburger sandwich at Louis Lunch (261-263 Crown St., New Haven, 203-562-5507) ranks right up there with the Boston Tea Party in the annals of New England history ... Our region fields several minor league baseball teams, but their season is done. (Boston Globe)
Getting Any Stain Out of Any Fabric Nov 22, 2009
Yellow stains from coffee or tea on your white table cloth ... Method: Use powerful LA's cleaner for fresh coffee and tea stains. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Judge the difference for yourself Nov 22, 2009
Zod wrote on Nov 19, 2009 8:47 AM:" 1) Conservatives will never bow to the leaders of foreign nations. - No one should bow to anyone, not even for America.3) We will not abandon the battles of this nation until victory is achieved. - Unless victory is not achievable, plus we can't afford to fight battles outside of America.9) We will not attempt to indoctrinate your children. We will guarantee an honest appraisal of our history and government is taught. - Well, they teach lies all through High... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Huckaby: So many things to be thankful for Nov 22, 2009
I am thankful for glorified pimento cheese steaks with rings and a medium FO at The Varsity and for hot bacon honey mustard dressing at Rafferty's. I am thankful for sweet tea wherever I can get it and am extremely thankful when the bathroom scale miraculously fails to reveal that I have indulged in any of the aforementioned indulgences. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Restored, refurbished Oberoi may open in 2010 Nov 21, 2009
PRS Oberoi, chairman and CEO of the group along with Vikram Oberoi, joint managing director operations and a senior member of a team, including Liam Lambert, president, Oberoi Hotels ts have been personally going through every little detail from fabric to fittings, re-setting systems and processes ... While structurally the Oberoi property is intact, everything else was destroyed from the restaurants: Kandahar, Tiffin, Vetro; the Bayview bar; The Tea Lounge to the meeting and... (India Times)
Weekend roundup: Run, shop, cheer, laugh Nov 21, 2009
Brawl of the Wild, the 109th meeting of the University of Montana Grizzlies and the Montana State Bobcats takes place at 12:05 p.m. Join alumni from both sides of the fierce "Brawl of the Wild" at Sidelines Bar & Grill and cheer your team to the victory and bragging rights. The Historic Bishop Home, 818 E. Second St., will open its doors for the poplar Holiday Teas today and Sunday ... Teas are today and Sunday at 2 p.m. Sunday is the Teddy Bear Tea that returns by request to entertain our... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Spectacular holiday lights Nov 21, 2009
The restored home dating back to the early 1900s serves seafood, steak and chicken ... Italian offerings, steak and seafood, Entrees $19-$36, 249 E. Main St., 859-253-9300, www ... Afternoon tea available, $99-$119, 707 Chase Road, Huntsville. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Food: If words were food, nobody would go hungry Nov 21, 2009
The breakfast commodities (tea, cocoa, sugar, important sources of calories in some parts of the world) are trading at their highest levels for 30 years ... Instead, institution-building took the form of tinkering. (The Economist)
F&N prepared for life without Coca-Cola Nov 21, 2009
He expects consumption trends to increase in line with economic recoveries and says that F progressively launch new products like tea and juices the first of 50 products it targets to launch within the next two years ... In Thailand (where it also has presence), we will continue to develop the Fd family equity through our Fs Nest and milk beverage, Ftions 3-in-1 coffee mix, Magnolia sterilised fresh milk, Magnolia Choc Malt and Tea Pot Extra Evaporated Milk range, he adds. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Subconscious Training Shows Merit In Study Nov 21, 2009
Each picture had a specific sound attached -- meow for a cat, a whistle for a tea kettle, and so forth ... Give your morning habits a makeover, and start the day feeling positive and energetic instead. (KERO 23, CA)
Paly students face suspensions for egg fight Nov 21, 2009
" Administrators said they were still investigating the incident, partly through receipts of egg purchases found amid the egg goo at Gunn. Threatening to cancel remaining activities of Spirit Week, Paly authorities called for participating students to come forward before they are contacted and disciplined. Students and some parents complained the discipline was heavy-handed for an activity no more than a prank. Paly principal Jacqui McEvoy could not be reached for comment. Comments Posted by... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Giving thanks at Old South Meeting House Nov 21, 2009
It was the setting for meetings that led to the Boston Tea Party, and many a debate on abolition and suffrage took place within its walls. The congregation makes its annual return to its original locale, the Old South Meeting House, on the Sunday before Thanksgiving for the Festival Thanksgiving Service. (Boston Globe)
What's in the Senate Health Bill for You? Nov 21, 2009
" As a matter of fact, if nothing is done to reform health care, the MAJORITY of Americans will be on that darn "socialized" medicine called Medicare as the 80 Million baby boomers retire over the next 2 decades! Second off, what the original poster was referring to, is the Office of the Attending Physician (OAP) located on Capital Hill for the congresscritters, and provides a wealth of primary care medical services to senators, representatives and Supreme Court justices for a whopping fee of... (CBS News -- Early Show)
How to treat puffy eyes Nov 21, 2009
- Soak a washcloth in cold chamomile tea and place it on your eyes for 10 minutes. The anti-inflammatory properties in chamomile will help reduce the puff. (India Times, India)
Become the ultimate cookie exchange host Nov 21, 2009
To give your party added fun, set out gift tags, gift bags, ribbons and pens so that your guests can create gifts for co-workers, neighbors, teachers and friends. Play holiday music and offer simple refreshments like hot cocoa, warm apple cider, coffee, tea and eggnog to keep the holiday ambiance going ... 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
The Young Pro Nov 21, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Filling every plate on Thanksgiving in Holliston Nov 20, 2009
Participation has grown steadily over the last few years, O Leary said ... This month, the organization seeks paper goods, tea, sliced bread, cookies, salad dressing, juice boxes, lunch box snacks, laundry and dish detergent, soap and shampoo, cold cereal, peanut butter, jelly and Kleenex. (Holliston Tab, MA)
The Kind of Bad Parenting I Can Get Behind Nov 20, 2009
One legitimate reason I want to keep the place clean is that I want to teach my boys how to do chores so they wont think its womens work when theyre grown and married ... He always made me feel like a horrible person because I had clothes on the floor and I would use leftover water in the tea kettle twice ... Instead of marching up to your husband and asking if you're going out to eat why not march up to him and ask him for a little help. (Slate)
Bid Farewell To Coupon Clipping? Nov 20, 2009
The chain is officially known as The Great Atlantic ic Tea Company and operates in the U.S. in 435 stores in 8 states and the District of Columbia as Adbaum's, Pathmark, Best Cellars, The Food Emporium, Super Foodmart, Super Fresh and Food Basics ... If consumers don't have their cards, they can instead identify themselves by keying in their phone numbers ... Instead, As a server (possibly cloud) system "feeding into one pipeline directly into our POS system. Customers could then receive an... (CBS News)
Sonoma School Gardens fundraiser Nov 20, 2009
the Epicurean Connection, Maya Restaurant, the girl ig, Wild Thyme Catering, the Red Grape, El Dorado Kitchen and Peet's Coffee and Tea, with your money going toward the school gardens ... H H H Bluegrass Bar in Glen Ellen's Jack London Village has some major comfort foods for specials this weekend, including braised boneless beef short rib, papaya and ancho chili marinated skirt steak with cilantro rice and whole white beans, as well as Sunday's fried chicken with adobo mash and collard greens... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Pho favorites Nov 20, 2009
A bowl of Pho called the "OB Special order #1" comes with rare steak, tripe, brisket, noodles and assorted vegetables ... SAN DIEGO San Diego is brimming with Vietnamese restaurants serving up steaming, hearty bowls of pho ... The broth is traditionally made with beef bones, oxtails, flank steak, onion and various spices, including cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, star anise, roasted ginger and fennel. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
New Year's resolution: Change the world a forkful at a time Nov 20, 2009
With Fair Trade certified ingredients ranging from pasta and spices to cocoa and tea, you have many options for making a positive contribution to the lives of producers, sustaining the earth and the global ecomomy ... 2 teaspoons olive oil ... 1 teaspoon garlic powder. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
California Twilight Fans View Worldwide Phenomenon for Free as Jamba Juice Hosts 'New Moon Premiere Night' on Friday, November 20 Nov 20, 2009
The individual value of the 'Feel Good Bucks' will be revealed by a Jamba team member when entered at a Jamba register, bringing an element of surprise to lucky Jamba Juice customers. Bucks may be used at participating Jamba Juice locations to purchase any Jamba product, including the new Grab-n-Go wraps, salads, sandwiches, California Flatbreads(TM) and Fruit Tea Infusions(TM) ... Founded in 1990, Jamba Juice is a leading restaurant retailer of better-for-you food and beverage offerings,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* RESTAURANTS : Qiaowei Bingshi B Nov 20, 2009
But this is exactly the atmosphere that Qiaoweis proprietor has set out to create at this eatery located behind Sogo Department Store on Zhongxiao East Road (F) X a greasy spoon that stirs nostalgia for Hong Kongs ubiquitous cha chaan teng (\U), or literally, tea restaurants. These establishments are the equivalent of a 1950s/1960s-style American diner, serving coffee, tea and quick meals on the cheap ... Qiaoweis menu offers the standard fare of a cha chaan teng: rice plate... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Nov 20, 2009
May 1 Lipton Tea 250, Richmond, Va ... Nov. 21 Ford 300, Homestead, Fla. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Diet soda's possible link to diabetes unclear Nov 20, 2009
These study results do suggest that if you drink large amounts of diet soda, and are over the age of 45, you may want to cut down and drink more water, tea or nonfat milk instead. Amy Tousman is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with Nutrition Unlimited in Kailua. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Halfway stop-offs brighten long trips Nov 20, 2009
Inside the hotel, enjoy high tea amid the glow of a spectacular Christmas tree set in the center of the Palm Court dining area. About two hours down I-84, Nampa, Idaho, you'll find a pair of Hollywood stars you may have seen without realizing it. (CNN)
* RESTAURANTS : Micasa Dolci Nov 20, 2009
I m sending my chauffeur to pick up the pants, an impeccably manicured woman, bathed in the glow of a chandelier, says on the phone while sipping tea from a white porcelain cup ... The molten chocolate cake with green tea ice cream (NT$400) is a balance between the chocolates sweetness, the raspberry sauces sourness and the teas strong grassy notes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tapas Bar: Wine lovers invited! Nov 20, 2009
Green Tea Vodka and Pomegranate Aperitif are particularly popular ... Because, he explains patiently, he has substituted Polish vodka instead of the traditional white rum and added champagne and a sprinkling of pepper. (India Times, India)
Promising Pharmaceutical Agents Emerge as Sports Doping Products Nov 20, 2009
This product, declared as green tea extracts and face moisturizer to pass customs, was available on the Internet at a discount price of 100 USD. ... "One unit (30 mL) was purchased online and delivered in a box labeled to contain face moisturizer and green tea extract. The sealed bottle did not declare any content and no further documents accompanied package," said Dr. Thevis ... Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead. (Science Daily)
Gardener to provide year-round growing tips Nov 20, 2009
A huge bunch of horse tail, and pots of orange tea olive and walking stick give the area height. Below those canopies are several varieties of ferns and gingers. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Pub assaults: alcohol restrictions for Ivy and Establishment Nov 20, 2009
Tea Gardens Hotel at Bondi in Sydney's eastern suburbs and PJ Gallagher's Irish Pub in Parramatta in Sydney's west also made the level-two list. "It's clear the community has had enough of booze-fuelled idiots and these arrangements ensure we target the pubs and clubs with rising alcohol-related assault rates," Mr Greene said in a statement today. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The Coolest Quarter of Istanbul Nov 20, 2009
The three cafes fronting the mosque have coalesced into a sole, informal tea garden under dishevelled vines, populated mostly by locals who come to catch up on latest gossip and take in the sun s warmth ... While serving only tea and rudimentary snacks, the cafes waiters are nonplussed about clientele supplying their own pastries, pizza, fresh fruit and desserts from the multitude of purveyors next door and across the street. (Suite101.com)
Indian Princess contestants prep Nov 20, 2009
The dishes they made were hominy and pork, grape dumplings, fried pumpkin, and sassafras tea. The actual competition will be open to the public with a preliminary event of a talent show on Wednesday evening. (Atmore Advance, AL)
16 graduate from entrepreneurial program Nov 20, 2009
Veronica Bowman, Veronica s Victorian Tea House. Lynne Bunnell. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Africa: Food Security Now at Center of Global Development Agenda Nov 20, 2009
Jeff Hill, the agriculture team leader for the Africa Bureau at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), discussed food security November 17 in remarks before a one-day forum: "The New Angola: Forging a Strategic Partnership." Hill spoke on a panel at the Wilson Center for International Scholars in Washington, exploring agriculture in Africa and Angola ... Fourth, Howard recommended that agricultural scientists and economists survey the prospects for each possible crop -- such as... (allAfrica.com)
UN: Millions of children stunted Nov 20, 2009
"Instead of exclusively breast milk, the children might be getting a porridge of milk and butter and sugar that doesn't have any vitamins and minerals in it," Timmer said, "or tea.". Timmer said tea is not recommended for young children because it can inhibit the absorption of iron, causing anemia. (CNN -- International)
Big crowd expected to feast on unique cuisine at 20th Wild Game Banquet Nov 19, 2009
Succulent oysters will be ready for shucking at 6 p.m., followed by the main course featuring everything from fried gator tail to cubed venison steak beginning at 7 p.m. ... Dozens of volunteers are pitching in to prepare not only venison and gator, but also crunchy fried onion rings, tasty quail, 18 steaming bushels of oysters and crates of boiled and parched peanuts ... For the main course, servers will fill plates with barbecue, jumbo shrimp, catfish stew, chicken bog, stone ground grits,... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
* Citigroup and Yuanta raise target price for Tingyi Nov 19, 2009
It is the leader in the Chinese market for instant noodles, ready-to-drink tea and bottled water, and is among the top-three players for diluted juice drinks and sandwich crackers ... Wei saw ready-to-drink tea as the fastest-growing category as it fits in with Chinese drinking habits and given a still low per capita consumption. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Vital Signs health tips Nov 19, 2009
Parents should set bedtimes for their children instead of letting them stay up until they fall asleep ... Energy drinks, carbonated beverages, teas, and citric fruit juices all bathe the teeth in harmful acids ... Let your tea cool off before you drink it. (CNN -- International)
Carbon copy of his life in Yoel Sheridan's book (3) Nov 19, 2009
The block of walk-up flats (eight floors) in which my maternal grandparents made their home in London is mentioned - "Wentworth Buildings" - opposite the famous baths and schvitz where I would go with my grandfather and where my older brother tried to teach me to swim ... At night, when she was on duty (having no children living at home), she would go up to the roof of her house with her thermos of hot tea, her "tin hat," a whistle and a blanket. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Senior Neighbors: Nov. 19 Nov 19, 2009
Gerda is a native of Germany who has been teaching the language for the past 30 years and we appreciate her years of volunteer service to the Council on Aging ... Coffee or tea is available for an additional 25-cent donation ... Monday: Beef stew, peas, steamed white rice, whole wheat roll, pistachio pudding/topping. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
* Gluttony as patriotic duty Nov 19, 2009
For dessert, its pumpkin cheesecake with coffee or tea ... Grandma Nittis celebrates Thanksgiving from next Thursday until next Sunday with a dinner set of roast turkey, a choice of Japanese-style or Caesar salad, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, tea or coffee, and a glass of wine for NT$880, plus 10 percent service charge ... For dessert, its pumpkin pie served with pecan nuts and vanilla ice cream and coffee or tea. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
LETTER: Obama dismantling free-market system Nov 19, 2009
even steven wrote on Nov 12, 2009 11:05 AM:" The Democrat's war on capitalism is just getting started. Hidden in the insane and Unconstitutional Pelosi government health care takeover bill is a 69% increase of the capital gains tax and a stealth provision to undermine state's abilities to limit attorney's fees or impose caps on damages. Coupled with the expiration of the Bush tax cuts, increased size of and spending by government, reduced purchasing power of the dollar, higher food prices,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Veterans Day events proffer veritable hope Nov 19, 2009
A good portion of the credit, aside from the prior collective teaching efforts, can be attributed to one of our veterans, Bob Reinhart ... The first impression (and example of hope) was established by observing the local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts greeting all of the attendees with the offer of bottled water or iced tea ... They would ask if the person needed a sweetener for the tea and upon a positive reply would trek to the food area, a one way trip of as much as 40 yards, to retrieve the... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Clock runs out for father of Sydney's antique trade Nov 19, 2009
WHENEVER friends visited Bill Bradshaw, it was always time for tea and cake. He may have been sitting upstairs in his antique shop on Queen Street, Woollahra, firing the unloaded flintlock pistols he collected, but he would still offer tea and cake. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The Palin Experience Nov 18, 2009
You're either A) a scum-sucking, terror-loving elitist or B) a radical, tea bag-loving simpleton ... There's nothing wrong, for instance, with The Associated Press' assigning a crack team of investigative journalists to sift through every word of Palin's book, "Going Rogue," for inaccuracies. (Townhall.com)
Washington hungry for invite to Obama-PM banquet Nov 18, 2009
In fact, so closely-guarded and tightly scripted is the event that there isnt even a whisper of the guest list or menu or entertainment for the evening all of which will provide some reading of the tea leaves about how Obama intends to treat New Delhi at a very uncertain time in US-India ties ... Instead, the Prime Minister and his entourage will check into Willard Hotel, a block east of the White House, which is famous for having originated the term lobbying. (India Times, India)
C-class markets emerge as new hot spots for India Inc Nov 18, 2009
SAJ Food Products, which makes Bisk Farm biscuits, Priyagold biscuits from Surya Food and Sapat Tea are among those playing to their strengths and giving more storied brands a run for their money, says Sunil K Alagh, chairman of SKA Advisors and a former CEO of Britannia Industries. 1. (India Times)
With Fancy Coffees, Calories Can Add Up Nov 18, 2009
A survey of about 3,000 purchases from 115 restaurant chains in New York City found that servings of brewed coffee or tea average about 63 calories, even when some include milk and sugar ... Beverages such as coffee and tea can have fewer than 10 calories, although you might need to studiously ignore those sugar packets, the health department suggests. (MEDLINEplus)
Reid promises 'best' health bill yet Nov 18, 2009
This has been and will be a tough battle, because of the party of NO, THE WING NUTS AND TEA BAGGERS, but I believe in You, Senator Harry Reid. We, as Americans deserve a great health care bill with a good public option. (TheHill.com)
Now is the time to savour a prized delicacy Nov 18, 2009
Tempting: The Chinese Herb Steamed Hairy Crab ... The crabs will be cooked in styles like Chinese Herb Steamed with Hairy Crab, Steamed Hairy Crab with Glutinous Rice, Hairy Crab Boiled with Salted Soup and Ginger g Onion Stir-Fried Hairy Crab ... Hairy crabs are best steamed to retain its natural flavours and the roes sweetness, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
