tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25608916735110630282024-02-08T09:08:39.473-08:00Your Hot InfoIn this blog, you will find latest informations and articles from all around the world.Your Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483098077285361665noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560891673511063028.post-44948096954078066882008-01-23T18:05:00.000-08:002008-01-23T19:42:19.937-08:00VIDEO SEKS PEMIMPIN POLITIKMUAR 30 Dis. – Cakera padat digital (DVD) yang didakwa mengandungi adegan hubungan seks antara seorang pemimpin politik nasional berasal dari Johor dengan seorang wanita berusia 20-an kini tersebar di Muar dan Tangkak sejak semalam.<br /><br />Selepas penyebaran meluas secara per cuma di Muar kelmarin, DVD tersebut dikatakan mula disebarkan pula ke daerah Batu Pahat hari ini.<br /><br />Rakaman hubungan seks itu yang diam bil menerusi kamera litar tertutup (CCTV) selama sejam dipercayai dirakamkan di dalam sebuah bilik hotel.<br /><br />Bagaimanapun, lokasi hotel itu tidak diketahui.<br /><br />Sejak laporan mengenai DVD itu tersiar dalam beberapa akhbar berbahasa Cina hari ini, DVD tersebut dikatakan ‘disembu nyikan’ oleh para pengedar kerana bim bang tindakan polis.<br /><br />DVD itu mengandungi dua bahagian iaitu A dan B yang diedar secara percuma di beberapa lokasi sejak malam semalam.<br /><br />Bahagian A memaparkan aksi lucah hu bungan seks antara seorang lelaki yang didakwa sebagai pemimpin politik dengan seorang wanita menggunakan satu kamera CCTV.<br /><br />Bahagian B pula menayangkan rakaman hubungan seks dari empat penjuru dari pada kamera CCTV berlainan melibatkan ‘pelakon’ yang sama.<br /><br />Berdasarkan gerak tubuh dan bayangan dalam DVD itu, masyarakat di Muar per caya ia hampir 70 peratus menyerupai wajah pemimpin politik tersebut.<br /><br />Namun, percakapan serta wajah pemim pin itu dari dekat tidak begitu jelas digam barkan di dalam DVD itu.<br /><br />Dalam perkembangan berkaitan, Ketua Polis Johor, Datuk Hussin Ismail yang dihubungi Utusan Malaysia petang ini memberitahu, pihaknya masih belum me nerima sebarang laporan berhubung pe nyebaran DVD itu.<br /><br />“Sehingga petang ini belum ada laporan yang diterima, justeru kita tidak boleh siasat dan buat apa-apa kenyataan setakat ini,” katanya- Utusan<br /><br />Apabila berlakunya skandal seks sebegini, dan polis belum dapat jawapan lagi siapaah yag terlibat, maka orangramai akan membuat telahan sendiri. Pasti ada yang akan tuduh si anu, si anu.<br /><br />Jadi tindakan terbaik ialah pihak polis hendaklah segera menjejaki ‘pelakon aksi lucah’ tersebut bagi menutup spekulasi-spekulasi yang tidak tepat.Your Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483098077285361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560891673511063028.post-84706987902556286522008-01-23T18:02:00.000-08:002008-01-23T18:03:39.364-08:00making money - senarai rangkaian keywordsumber: Blog Affuan<br />http://affuan.wordpress.com/2008/01/18/senarai-rangkaian-keyword/<br /><br />senarai rangkaian keyword<br />Di hantar di Adsense, Keywords by Affuan di Januari 18th, 2008<br /><br />seperti yang kita sumer tahu (ye ke sumer tahu? haha), keyword adalah amat penting untuk “menimbulkan” iklan2 berkaitan dengan niche content yang dibuat di satu2 blog. ye la. mesti mau iklan2 yang berkaitan kan? korang mesti tak harapkan akan kuar iklan pasal “belilah bra bermacam2 kaler ini” di blog niche tentang modofikasi kereta. haru wooo.. kui3. untuk itu, aku dah sediakan bermacam2 tool untuk student (yang rajin bertanya & menunggu) aku. antaranya adalah keyword external. tool ni banyak kali dah aku outline kan. kalo ada orang tanya lagi, memang aku hangin satu badan kurus aku nih. muahaha.<br /><br />untuk menggunakannya, aku rasa sumer dah tahu (ye ke? lantak lah. haha). di sini ada sedikit tweak yang korang boleh enhance dengan menggunakan tool ni. baca elok2 ok. kang aku cucuk bijik mata tu baru tahu. garang sungguh cikgu nih. waahaha.<br /><br />sekarang, cuba bukak tool tu. katakan korang membuat blog pasal “making money”. taipkan “making money” dalam kotak tuh. lihat gambagajah :D gambarajah aku letak kat bawah nih.<br /><br />keyex.jpg<br /><br />ha! ambik ko! rich of related keywords kowang dapat. haha! jadi, jangan pandang je keyword2 tu macam tikus mondok yang tensen melihat kucing garang. nak terkam tapi apakan daya. kui3. jadi lah macam tikus pasar yang boleh wat dek je lalu tepi kucing kerana body mereka lebih bosa dari kucing. hehe. maksud aku, impian kena “bosa” macam body tikus2 itu sebab sesungguhnya masa pesaing mencemburui kita. ngee.. apa yang perlu korang buat adalah: ambik keyword catchy (kalo boleh ambik semua) dan gunakannya untuk membuat satu artikel yang bakal dipost di blog niche tentang “making money” korang tuh. gitu la. as simple as that. susah ke? tak mahal sangat pun tips nih tapi tak ramai yang tahu tapi tak guna. that’s the act of procrastination ok.<br /><br />oleh itu, ambik masa untuk buat semua aku tulis tu. aku doakan korang berjaya. kalo tak paham, dipersilakan drop komen. kalo takde, aku anggap sumer orang paham atau takde orang baca. kui3.<br /><br />p/s: peduli haper aku kalo orang tak baca sebab niat aku cuma ingin kongsi. kalo tak pandai nak menilai, lantak lah. kurang sikit persaingan aku dengan korang dalam SEO nanti. hehe.Your Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483098077285361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560891673511063028.post-4110631046025863092008-01-23T17:56:00.000-08:002008-01-23T17:57:49.552-08:00Paparazzi Snapper Wants to Marry Britney Spears and Get Her Pregnanthttp://celeb-update.com/ celebrity/ paparazzi-snapper-wants-to-marry-britney-spear...<br /><br /> Britney Spears is desperate to have another baby, says her paparazzo ex-boyfriend. Photographer Adnan Ghalib - in his first interview about his relationship with the ‘Gimme More’ singer - denied pictures of the pair buying a pregnancy test were staged. He said: “Britney has a very maternal instinct. She was feeling a lot of things she said she felt when she was pregnant. I think she was hoping she was pregnant with my child.” Adnan also quashed rumours Britney has a restraining order against him, adding their relationship is “far from over”.<br /><br />17 minutes ago<br />Tagged:Your Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483098077285361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560891673511063028.post-84372347639197826442008-01-23T17:55:00.000-08:002008-01-23T17:56:03.440-08:00Ron Paul takes 2nd in LA caucuseshttp://ladyliberty.wordpress.com/ 2008/ 01/ 23/ ron-paul-takes-2nd-in-la-caucuses/<br /><br /> The Louisiana GOP is reporting a second place showing for Congressman Ron Paul who was bested by John McCain. Technically, uncommited, pro-life took more delegates than anyone, but this has got to be music to the ears of Ron Paul and his supporters. “Preliminary results show that a majority of the 105 state convention delegates who have been elected ran on a statewide pro-life uncommitted slate,” Villere said. “I congratulate the candidates and supporters of this group on their victory and look forward to working with them to keep our Party platform pro-life at the state and national conventions,” he said.<br /><br />13 minutes agoYour Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483098077285361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560891673511063028.post-53782335461283755072008-01-23T17:49:00.000-08:002008-01-23T17:55:03.544-08:00What’s new in Naruto: Ninja Destinyhttp://www.siliconera.com/ 2008/ 01/ 23/ what%e2%80%99s-new-in-naruto-ninja-destiny/<br /><br /> What’s new in Naruto: Ninja Destiny Written by: Spencer on January 23rd, 2008 @ 4:57 pm I just got off the phone with Tomy and D3 Publisher to ask a few questions in about Naruto: Ninja Destiny. I’ll spare you the basics about the 3D fighting system and how the Sannin are the three new characters in the US version to get straight to the news. The short story is the fighting system is essentially the same as the Japanese version.<br /><br />53 minutes ago<br />Tagged:Your Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483098077285361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560891673511063028.post-83476648432291234882008-01-08T17:54:00.000-08:002008-01-08T17:55:50.535-08:00Chua Soi LekFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br />Jump to: navigation, search<br />Datuk Seri Dr.<br /> Chua Soi Lek<br />蔡细历 (Chinese)<br />Malaysian Chinese Association National Vice President<br />In office<br />24 March 2004 – 2 January 2008<br />Malaysian Minister of Health<br />In office<br />24 March 2004 – 2 January 2008<br />Preceded by Chua Jui Meng<br />Succeeded by Ong Ka Ting (acting)<br />Member of Parliament<br />for Labis<br />In office<br />24 March 2004 – 2 January 2008<br />Preceded by Tun Dr. Ling Liong Sik<br />Succeeded by To be chosen<br />Born 2 January 1947 (1947-01-02) (age 61)<br />Flag of Johor Batu Pahat, Johor<br />Political party Malayan Chinese Association (MCA) part of Barisan Nasional<br />Spouse Datin Seri Wong Sek Hin<br />Occupation Psychiatrist<br /><br />Datuk Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek (Simplified Chinese: 蔡细历; born 2 Jan 1947) also known as Chua Kin Seng, is a former Malaysian politician from the state of Johor. He is married to Datin Seri Wong Sek Hin. They have three children.<br /><br />He was trained in psychology and practiced psychiatry before entering politics through his involvement with the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA). He held the post of Minister of Health from 2004 until 2008.<br />Contents<br />[hide]<br /><br /> * 1 Political career<br /> * 2 Sex scandal<br /> * 3 References<br /> * 4 External links<br /><br />[edit] Political career<br /><br />Chua set up his medical practice in 1977 after serving as a medical officer at the Batu Pahat Hospital. He sold the clinic in 1990 to pursue a full-time career in politics with MCA.<br /><br />He was first elected as a state assemblyman for Penggaram, Johor on MCA's ticket in 1986. He continued to serve Penggaram for 18 years through four consecutive state elections. Later, he became a state executive councilor. In the 2004 general election, he contested for the Labis parliamentary seat under the Barisan Nasional coalition and claimed victory. Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi appointed Chua into the Malaysian cabinet as the Minister of Health following that victory.<br /><br />He held several prominent posts throughout his later career. He was the Member of Parliament for Labis, a MCA vice-president, Johor MCA state liaison committee chairman as well as Batu Pahat MCA division chairman until he resigned from public as well as political offices on January 2, 2008 due to a scandal.[1]<br /><br />Chua later remarked his downfall was due to his dedication to his work as Health Minister and MCA Vice-President, which caused his political rivals to grow suspicious of him.[2]<br /><br />[edit] Sex scandal<br /><br />On January 1, 2008, Chua admitted that he was the person featured in a sex DVD that was circulated in Johor. The girl was allegedly one of his personal friends. The two DVDs were distributed anonymously in Muar and other towns in Johor show Dr Chua having sex with a young woman. The DVDs are believed to be wireless hidden camera recordings in a hotel suite.<br /><br />He claimed no involvement in the filming or production of the DVD in question, further stating that he would not resign over the scandal, instead leaving it up to Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to decide whether to allow him to continue holding his position.[3] On January 2, 2008, he formally announced his resignation from all posts including Member of Parliament for Labis, Vice Presidency of the MCA, and as Health Minister at a press conference.[4]<br /><br />Chua refused to comment on who might be the person behind the making of the DVD, but stated that his biggest mistake was to use the same hotel and the same room.[5]<br /><br />[edit] References<br /><br /> 1. ^ "Chua – highly experienced", 2008-01-01. Retrieved on 2008-01-01. <br /> 2. ^ "Chua blames downfall on hard work", 2008-01-04. Retrieved on 2008-01-04. <br /> 3. ^ "I am the one in the sex DVD, says Chua", 2008-01-01. Retrieved on 2008-01-01. <br /> 4. ^ "Chua resigns after sex scandal", 2008-01-02. Retrieved on 2008-01-02. <br /> 5. ^ "Batu Pahat hotel - centre of attraction after video sex scandal", 2008-01-03. Retrieved on 2008-01-03. <br /><br />[edit] External links<br /><br /> * Chua Soi Lek Official Parliament website profile.<br /> * Partial transcript of a Q&A session regarding the sex DVD. 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Bush">George W. Bush</a>.</p> <p>On <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_19" title="April 19">April 19</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006" title="2006">2006</a>, McClellan announced that he would be leaving the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush_administration" title="George W. Bush administration">Administration</a> but that he would remain in the position of Press Secretary until a replacement was selected. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Snow" title="Tony Snow">Tony Snow</a> was announced as McClellan's replacement on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_26" title="April 26">April 26</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006" title="2006">2006</a>.</p> <table id="toc" class="toc" summary="Contents"> <tbody><tr> <td><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <script type="text/javascript"> ![CDATA[ if (window.showTocToggle) { var tocShowText = "show"; var tocHideText = "hide"; showTocToggle(); } //]]> </script> <p><a name="Family" id="Family"></a></p> <h2><span class="editsection"></span> <span class="mw-headline">Family</span></h2> <p>Born in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin%2C_Texas" title="Austin, Texas">Austin, Texas</a>, McClellan is the youngest son of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_Keeton_Strayhorn" title="Carole Keeton Strayhorn">Carole Keeton Strayhorn</a>, former Texas state <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comptroller" title="Comptroller">comptroller</a> and former 2006 independent Texas gubernatorial candidate, and attorney <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barr_McClellan" title="Barr McClellan">Barr McClellan</a>. McClellan's brother <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_McClellan" title="Mark McClellan">Mark McClellan</a> headed the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centers_for_Medicare_and_Medicaid_Services" title="Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services">Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services</a> and formerly was Commissioner for the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_and_Drug_Administration" title="Food and Drug Administration">Food and Drug Administration</a>. McClellan is the grandson of the late <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._Page_Keeton" title="W. Page Keeton">W. Page Keeton</a>, longtime <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_%28education%29" title="Dean (education)">Dean</a> of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Texas_School_of_Law" title="University of Texas School of Law">University of Texas School of Law</a> and renowned expert in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tort" title="Tort">tort</a> law.</p> <p><a name="Career" id="Career"></a></p> <h2><span class="editsection"></span> <span class="mw-headline">Career</span></h2> <div class="thumb tleft"> <div class="thumbinner" style="width: 182px;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Scott_McClellan_resigns.jpg" class="image" title="McClellan with President Bush as he announced his resignation as White House Press Secretary."><img alt="McClellan with President Bush as he announced his resignation as White House Press Secretary." src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Scott_McClellan_resigns.jpg/180px-Scott_McClellan_resigns.jpg" class="thumbimage" border="0" height="126" width="180" /></a> <div class="thumbcaption"> <div class="magnify" style="float: right;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Scott_McClellan_resigns.jpg" class="internal" title="Enlarge"><img src="http://en.wikipedia.org/skins-1.5/common/images/magnify-clip.png" alt="" height="11" width="15" /></a></div> McClellan with President Bush as he announced his resignation as White House Press Secretary.</div> </div> </div> <p>After graduating from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Texas_at_Austin" title="University of Texas at Austin">The University of Texas at Austin</a>, where he was president of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigma_Phi_Epsilon" title="Sigma Phi Epsilon">Sigma Phi Epsilon</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas" title="Texas">Texas</a> Alpha Chapter, McClellan was the three-time campaign manager for his mother, former Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn. In addition, he worked on political grassroots efforts and was the Chief of Staff to a Texas State Senator.</p> <div class="thumb tright"> <div class="thumbinner" style="width: 182px;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:McClellan_waving_farewell_May_5_2006.jpg" class="image" title="McClellan waves farewell following his final press conference, May 5, 2006."><img alt="McClellan waves farewell following his final press conference, May 5, 2006." src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/McClellan_waving_farewell_May_5_2006.jpg/180px-McClellan_waving_farewell_May_5_2006.jpg" class="thumbimage" border="0" height="131" width="180" /></a> <div class="thumbcaption"> <div class="magnify" style="float: right;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:McClellan_waving_farewell_May_5_2006.jpg" class="internal" title="Enlarge"><img src="http://en.wikipedia.org/skins-1.5/common/images/magnify-clip.png" alt="" height="11" width="15" /></a></div> McClellan waves farewell following his final press conference, May 5, 2006.</div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Hughes" title="Karen Hughes">Karen Hughes</a>, Governor Bush's communications director, hired him to be Bush's deputy press secretary. McClellan served as Governor Bush's traveling press secretary during the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election%2C_2000" title="United States presidential election, 2000">2000 Presidential election</a>. McClellan became White House Deputy Press Secretary in 2003. McClellan replaced <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ari_Fleischer" title="Ari Fleischer">Ari Fleischer</a>, who stepped down as White House Press Secretary on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_15" title="July 15">July 15</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003" title="2003">2003</a>. McClellan announced his resignation as Press Secretary on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_19" title="April 19">April 19</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006" title="2006">2006</a>; on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_26" title="April 26">April 26</a>, it was announced that <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_News" title="Fox News">Fox News</a> pundit <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Snow" title="Tony Snow">Tony Snow</a> would succeed him in the position.</p> <p><a name="Involvement_in_cover_up_of_Valerie_Plame_Affair" id="Involvement_in_cover_up_of_Valerie_Plame_Affair"></a></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Involvement in cover up of Valerie Plame Affair</span></h2>At a press briefing on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_10th" title="October 10th">October 10th</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003" title="2003">2003</a>, McClellan asserted that the allegations of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Rove" title="Karl Rove">Karl Rove</a>'s and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooter_Libby" title="Scooter Libby">Scooter Libby</a>'s involvment in the leak of CIA Valerie Plame's identity were false.<sup id="_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_McClellan#_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup> However, in excerpts from his book "What Happened" to be published in the spring of 2008 by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Public_Affairs_Books&action=edit" class="new" title="Public Affairs Books">Public Affairs Books</a>, McClellan reveals that the statements were untrue.<sup id="_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_McClellan#_note-1" title="">[2]</a></sup> From the excerpt: <blockquote> <p>"The most powerful leader in the world had called upon me to speak on his behalf and help restore credibility he lost amid the failure to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. So I stood at the White house briefing room podium in front of the glare of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klieg_light" title="Klieg light">klieg lights</a> for the better part of two weeks and publicly exonerated two of the senior-most aides in the White House: Karl Rove and Scooter Libby.</p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p>"There was one problem. It was not true.</p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p>"I had unknowingly passed along false information. And five of the highest ranking officials in the administration were involved in my doing so: Rove, Libby, the vice President, the President's chief of staff, and the president himself."<sup id="_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_McClellan#_note-2" title="">[3]</a></sup><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Info From:</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_McClellan</span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></p> </blockquote>Your Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483098077285361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560891673511063028.post-66596762322206314072007-11-20T18:30:00.000-08:002007-11-21T19:09:43.889-08:00Roast Turkey Recipes<h1>Mom's Roast Turkey Recipe</h1><!-- Old --><!-- /Old --> <!-- New --> <div id="recipe-photo"> <img src="http://www.elise.com/recipes/photos/sliced-roast-turkey.jpg" title="Mom's Roast Turkey" /> </div> <div id="recipe-intro"> <p><span class="floatimgleft"><a href="http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000037moms_roast_turkey.php"><img alt="LisaWithTurkey.jpg" src="http://www.elise.com/recipes/photos/LisaWithTurkey.jpg" height="262" width="178" /></a><br /><em>Turkey ready to go in the oven</em></span></p> <p>My mom's turkey is unlike others. The breast meat isn't dried out, requiring cupfuls of gravy to taste good, but moist and flavorful. I've been watching her make our family turkey for years. Finally a few years ago she let me make it, giving instructions the entire time. Here I am, ready to put it in the oven. Mom's method is to buy the best quality turkey available (organic, free-range, etc.) and cook it <b>breast-side down</b>. She also cooks the <a href="http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000036moms_turkey_stuffing.php">turkey stuffing</a> separately, not in the cavity, which makes it easier to cook the turkey more evenly.<br /></p> </div> <div id="recipe-intronote"> <p>Preparation time: About 5 hours.</p> </div> <div id="recipe-ingredients"> <ul><li>1 turkey, approx. 15 lbs.*</li><li>Juice of a lemon</li><li>Salt and pepper</li><li>Olive oil or melted butter</li><li>1/2 yellow onion, peeled and quartered</li><li>Tops and bottoms of a bunch of celery</li><li>2 carrots</li><li>Parsley</li><li>Sprigs of fresh rosemary, thyme</li></ul> <p><em>* Need help figuring out how big a turkey to get? Butterball has a <a href="http://www.butterball.com/en/main_canvas.jsp?includePage=faq_10.jsp&t=Turkey%20FAQs&s0=faqs&s1=">turkey calculator</a> that helps you figure out just how many pounds you need. In general, plan for:</em></p> <p><em>12-15 lb turkey for 10-12 people<br />15-18 lb turkey for 14-16 people<br />18-22 lb turkey for 20-22 people</em></p> </div> <div id="recipe-method"> <p><b>1</b> To start, if the turkey has been refrigerated, bring it to room temperature before cooking. Keep it in its plastic wrapping until you are ready to cook it. While in the refrigerator, and or while you are bringing it to room temp, have the bird resting in a pan, so that if the plastic covering leaks for any reason, you are confining the juices to the pan. If you get a frozen turkey, you will need to defrost it in the refrigerator for several days first. Allow approximately 5 hours of defrosting for every pound. So, if you have a 15 pound turkey, it will take about 75 hours to defrost it in the refrigerator, or around 3 days. </p> <p>Handle a raw turkey with the same amount of caution as when you handle raw chicken - use a separate cutting board and utensils to avoid contaminating other foods. Wash you hands with soap before touching anything else in the kitchen. Use paper towels to clean up.</p> <p><img src="http://www.elise.com/recipes/photos/turkey-giblets-2.jpg" alt="turkey-giblets-2.jpg" class="floatimgleft" height="133" width="200" /><br />Remove the neck and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giblets">giblets</a> (heart, gizzard, liver). Use the heart and gizzard for making stock for the <a href="http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000036moms_turkey_stuffing.php">stuffing</a>. The neck can be cooked along side the turkey or saved for turkey soup.<br /></p> <p><img src="http://www.elise.com/recipes/photos/turkey-plastic-ties.jpg" alt="turkey-plastic-ties.jpg" class="floatimgleft" height="133" width="200" /><br /><em>Note that if your turkey comes with a plastic piece holding the legs together, check the instructions on the turkey's package. Most likely you do not need to remove those plastic ties for cooking (unless you plan to cook your turkey at a very high temperature). If you remove the plastic ties, you will need to use kitchen string to tie the legs together.</em><br /></p> <p><b>2</b> Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.</p> <p><b>3</b> Wash out the turkey with water. Pull out any remaining feather stubs in the turkey skin. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Lather the inside of the cavity with the juice of half a lemon. Take a small handful of salt and rub all over the inside of the turkey.</p> <p><img alt="turkey-prepare-1.jpg" src="http://www.elise.com/recipes/photos/turkey-prepare-1.jpg" height="133" width="200" /> <img alt="turkey-prepare-2.jpg" src="http://www.elise.com/recipes/photos/turkey-prepare-2.jpg" height="133" width="200" /><br /><img alt="turkey-prepare-3.jpg" src="http://www.elise.com/recipes/photos/turkey-prepare-3.jpg" height="133" width="200" /> <img alt="turkey-prepare-4.jpg" src="http://www.elise.com/recipes/photos/turkey-prepare-4.jpg" height="133" width="200" /></p> <p><b>4</b> In this method of cooking a turkey, we don't make the stuffing in the turkey because doing so adds too much to the cooking time. For flavor, put in inside the turkey a half a yellow onion, peeled and quartered, a bunch of parsley, a couple of carrots, and some tops and bottoms of celery. You may need to cap the body cavity with some aluminum foil so that the stuffing doesn't easily fall out. Close up the turkey cavity with either string (not nylon string!) or metal skewers. Make sure that the turkey's legs are tied together, held close to the body, and tie a string around the turkey body to hold the wings in close. </p> <p><img alt="turkey-prepare-5.jpg" src="http://www.elise.com/recipes/photos/turkey-prepare-5.jpg" height="133" width="200" /> <img alt="turkey-prepare-6.jpg" src="http://www.elise.com/recipes/photos/turkey-prepare-6.jpg" height="133" width="200" /></p> <p>The neck cavity can be stuffed with parsley and tied closed with thin skewers and string.</p> <p><b>5</b> Rub either melted butter or olive oil all over the outside of the turkey. Sprinkle salt generously all over the outside of the turkey (or have had it soaking in salt-water brine before starting this process). Sprinkle pepper over the turkey.</p> <p><img src="http://www.elise.com/recipes/photos/breast-down-turkey.jpg" alt="breast-down-turkey.jpg" class="floatimgleft" height="133" width="200" /><br /><b>6</b> Place turkey BREAST DOWN on the bottom of a rack over a sturdy roasting pan big enough to catch all the drippings. This is the main difference between the way mom makes turkey and everyone else. Cooking the turkey breast down means the skin over the breast will not get so brown. However, all of the juices from the cooking turkey will fall down into the breast while cooking. And the resulting bird will have the most succulent turkey breast imaginable.<br /></p> <p>Add several sprigs of fresh (if possible) thyme and rosemary to the outside of the turkey.</p> <p><b>7</b> Chop up the turkey giblets (gizzard, heart, liver). Put into a small saucepan, cover with water, add salt. Bring to simmer for an hour or so to help make stock for the stuffing <a href="http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000036moms_turkey_stuffing.php">(see stuffing recipe)</a>.</p> <p><b>8</b> Put the turkey in the oven. Check the cooking directions on the turkey packaging. Gourmet turkeys often don't take as long to cook. With the turkeys mom gets, she recommends cooking time of about 15 minutes for every pound. For the 15 lb turkey, start the cooking at 400 F for the first 1/2 hour. Then reduce the heat to 350 F for the next 2 hours. Then reduce the heat further to 225 F for the next hour to hour and a half. </p> <p>If you want the breast to be browned as well, you can turn over the bird for the last 15-20 minutes of cooking, at an oven temp of 300°F. (Oven must be at least 250°F for browning to occur.) Note that if you do this, you will have a higher risk of overcooking the turkey breast. We never worry about browning the breast.</p> <p>Start taking temperature readings with a meat thermometer, inserted deep into the thickest part of the turkey breast and thigh, a half hour before the turkey should be done. The dark meat in the thigh should be about 175 F. The white meat in the breast should be 160 F to 165 F. If you don't have a meat thermometer, spear the breast with a knife. The turkey juices should be clear, not pink.</p> <p><b>9</b> Once you remove the turkey from the oven, let it rest for 15-20 minutes. Turn the turkey breast side up to carve it. (See <a href="http://www.chow.com/stories/10195">Chow video on carving a turkey</a> and Bon Appetit's instructions on how to <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/bonappetit/cooking_class/carve">carve a turkey</a>.)</p> <h2>Making Turkey Gravy</h2> <p>Scrape all the drippings off of the bottom of the roasting pan. Pour drippings into a smaller skillet. Ladle off excess fat with a gravy spoon and save for possible use later. In a separate small bowl take a quarter cup of corn starch and add just enough water to dissolve the corn starch. Beat cornstarch with a spoon to remove lumps. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the drippings, stirring constantly. You may not end up using all of the cornstarch mixture. Only add as much as you need to get the desired thickness. Allow time for the cornstarch to thicken the gravy. Add salt, pepper, sage, thyme, or other seasonings to taste.</p> <h2>Save Bones for Stock</h2> <p>When you are finished with your turkey, save the bones from the carcass to make a delicious <a href="http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000151moms_turkey_soup.php">turkey soup</a>.</p><p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Info From:</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000037moms_roast_turkey.php</span><br /></p> </div>Your Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483098077285361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560891673511063028.post-33774770157081172372007-11-19T18:28:00.000-08:002007-11-21T19:08:33.949-08:00Brad Womack<h1 class="">Meet Brad Womack, The Next <em>Bachelor</em></h1> <p class="timestamp">WEDNESDAY AUGUST 08, 2007 04:00 PM EDT</p> <p class="byline">By Kristin Boehm</p> <table class="image_table left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><caption align="bottom"><span class="caption">Brad Womack</span> <span class="credit">Photo by: EDWARD HERRERA / ABC</span></caption><tbody><tr><td><img src="http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/news/070820/brad_womack180.jpg" alt="Meet Brad Womack, The Next Bachelor" border="0" height="240" width="180" /></td></tr></tbody></table> <!-- Article Body Start --> Southern gentleman Brad Womack is ABC's newest <em>Bachelor</em>, the network has announced.<br /><br />Starring in a reality series about romance – the 11th edition of the matchmaking show – is a drastic change for the Atlanta-born, Texas-reared 34-year-old, who spent his 20s working in the oil fields of Louisiana, North Dakota and California.<br /><br />But perhaps it's not <em>so</em> different from tending bar, which is how he began his rise to success. Working with his brothers Wesley and Chad (his twin), Womack saved enough money to purchase his first drinking establishment in 2001. He now co-owns four bars with his brothers – both of whom are married – and resides in Austin. (He and the brothers are featured on the <a href="http://www.myspace.com/chugginmonkey" target="_blank">MySpace page</a> for one of their bars, The Chuggin' Monkey.)<br /><br />Already, the show has dubbed him "<em>The Bachelor</em>'s own McSteamy" and claims he is "sincere" and "optimistic" about finding his wife.<br /><br />Womack is set to wrangle his perfect match among 25 eager women he'll meet in the Monday, Sept. 24, premiere (9:30 p.m. ET).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Info From:</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20050538,00.html</span>Your Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483098077285361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560891673511063028.post-38030190026323315792007-11-18T17:58:00.000-08:002007-11-21T19:07:15.604-08:00Dennis Quaid<b>Dennis William Quaid</b> (born <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_9" title="April 9">April 9</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1954" title="1954">1954</a>) is an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" title="United States">American</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actor" title="Actor">actor</a>. Raised in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas" title="Texas">Texas</a>, he became known during the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980s" title="1980s">1980s</a> after appearing in several successful films, and has since established a career as a leading <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood" title="Hollywood">Hollywood</a> actor.<br /><br /><h2><span class="mw-headline">Biography</span></h2> <p><a name="Early_life" id="Early_life"></a></p> <h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline">Early life</span></h3> <p>Quaid was born in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston%2C_Texas" title="Houston, Texas">Houston</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas" title="Texas">Texas</a> to Juanita Bonniedale "Nita" (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Married_and_maiden_names" title="Married and maiden names">née</a> Jordan), a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_estate" title="Real estate">real estate</a> agent, and William Rudy Quaid, an electrician.<sup id="_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Quaid#_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup> Quaid has Irish and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cajun" title="Cajun">Cajun</a> ancestry.<sup id="_ref-actors_0" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Quaid#_note-actors" title="">[2]</a></sup> He attended <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pershing_Middle_School_%28Houston%29" title="Pershing Middle School (Houston)">Pershing Middle School (Houston)</a>. He studied drama at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellaire_High_School%2C_Bellaire%2C_Texas" title="Bellaire High School, Bellaire, Texas">Bellaire High School</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellaire%2C_Texas" title="Bellaire, Texas">Bellaire, Texas</a> and later in college, at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Houston" title="University of Houston">University of Houston</a>, under drama coach Cecil Pickett.</p> <p><a name="Career" id="Career"></a></p> <h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline">Career</span></h3> <p>After his brother, actor <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Quaid" title="Randy Quaid">Randy Quaid</a>, was nominated for an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award" title="Academy Award">Academy Award</a> for his role in <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Detail" title="The Last Detail">The Last Detail</a></i>, he dropped out of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Houston" title="University of Houston">University of Houston</a> before graduating and moved to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles%2C_California" title="Los Angeles, California">Los Angeles</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California" title="California">California</a>, to pursue an acting career of his own.<sup id="_ref-actors_1" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Quaid#_note-actors" title="">[2]</a></sup> He initially had trouble finding work but began to gain notice when he appeared in <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breaking_Away" title="Breaking Away">Breaking Away</a></i> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979" title="1979">1979</a>) and earned good reviews for his role in <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Right_Stuff" title="The Right Stuff">The Right Stuff</a></i> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1983" title="1983">1983</a>).<sup id="_ref-actors_2" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Quaid#_note-actors" title="">[2]</a></sup> Known for his famous <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smile" title="Smile">grin</a>, Quaid is a versatile actor, performing in both <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedy" title="Comedy">comedic</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drama" title="Drama">dramatic</a> roles.<sup id="_ref-actors_3" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Quaid#_note-actors" title="">[2]</a></sup> Quaid had starring roles in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980s" title="1980s">1980s</a> films <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enemy_Mine_%28film%29" title="Enemy Mine (film)">Enemy Mine</a></i> and <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innerspace" title="Innerspace">Innerspace</a></i>. He also achieved acclaim for his portrayal of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Lee_Lewis" title="Jerry Lee Lewis">Jerry Lee Lewis</a> in <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Balls_of_Fire%21_%28film%29" title="Great Balls of Fire! (film)">Great Balls of Fire!</a></i> (1989).<sup id="_ref-actors_4" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Quaid#_note-actors" title="">[2]</a></sup></p> <p>Quaid's career lost steam in late <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980s" title="1980s">1980s</a>/early <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990s" title="1990s">1990s</a>, after he fought and kicked a painful cocaine addiction.<sup id="_ref-actors_5" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Quaid#_note-actors" title="">[2]</a></sup> However, he continued to prove his worth in a variety of films such as a memorable performance as Doc Holliday in <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyatt_Earp_%28film%29" title="Wyatt Earp (film)">Wyatt Earp</a></i> (1994) and has experienced a resurgence in popularity since the late nineties.<sup id="_ref-actors_6" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Quaid#_note-actors" title="">[2]</a></sup> Some of Quaid's most recent film credits include <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_%28film%29" title="Traffic (film)">Traffic</a></i> (2000) as a lowlife attorney, <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency_%28film%29" title="Frequency (film)">Frequency</a></i> (2000) as a fireman, <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Far_From_Heaven" title="Far From Heaven">Far From Heaven</a></i> (2002) as a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_closet" title="The closet">closeted</a> husband, <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Good_Company" title="In Good Company">In Good Company</a></i> (2004), as an aging advertising executive whose new boss is much younger and <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_After_Tomorrow" title="The Day After Tomorrow">The Day After Tomorrow</a></i> (2004) as the protagonist (which later fall to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmy_Rossum" title="Emmy Rossum">Emmy Rossum</a>), paleoclimatologist at the center of the story whose son <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Gyllenhaal" title="Jake Gyllenhaal">Jake Gyllenhaal</a> is trapped at the 42nd St. Public Library in New York City. Quaid then starred in remake of <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yours%2C_Mine_and_Ours_%282005_film%29" title="Yours, Mine and Ours (2005 film)">Yours, Mine and Ours</a></i> in 2005.</p> <p><a name="Personal_life" id="Personal_life"></a></p> <h3><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline">Personal life</span></h3> <p>Quaid was raised in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baptist" title="Baptist">Baptist</a> religion and is still a practicing <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian" title="Christian">Christian</a>.<sup id="_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Quaid#_note-1" title="">[3]</a></sup><sup id="_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Quaid#_note-2" title="">[4]</a></sup> Quaid is married to Kimberly Buffington of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin%2C_Texas" title="Austin, Texas">Austin, Texas</a>. The couple welcomed twins born via a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gestational_carrier" title="Gestational carrier">gestational carrier</a> on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_8" title="November 8">November 8</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007" title="2007">2007</a> in Santa Monica, California. Son Thomas Boone was born first at 8:26 a.m. and weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces. Daughter Zoe Grace made her appearance two minutes later weighing in at 5 pounds, 9 ounces.<sup id="_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Quaid#_note-3" title="">[5]</a></sup></p> <p>Quaid has chosen a holiday for each of his weddings (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_%28United_States%29" title="Independence Day (United States)">Independence Day</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day" title="Valentine's Day">Valentine's Day</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving_%28United_States%29" title="Thanksgiving (United States)">Thanksgiving Day</a>): <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_4" title="July 4">July 4</a>, 2004 – present; Kimberly Buffington (real estate agent); <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_14" title="February 14">February 14</a>, 1991 – <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_16" title="June 16">June 16</a>, 2001; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meg_Ryan" title="Meg Ryan">Meg Ryan</a> (actress, with whom he has a son, Jack Henry (born <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_24" title="April 24">April 24</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992" title="1992">1992</a>); <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_25" title="November 25">November 25</a>, 1978 – <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_23" title="January 23">January 23</a>, 1983; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P.J._Soles" title="P.J. Soles">P.J. Soles</a> (actress). Quaid was also engaged for three years to actress <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lea_Thompson" title="Lea Thompson">Lea Thompson</a> (<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_the_Future" title="Back to the Future">Back to the Future</a></i>, <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_in_the_City" title="Caroline in the City">Caroline in the City</a></i>), whom he met on the movie set of <i>Jaws 3-D</i> in 1983.</p> <div class="thumb tright"> <div class="thumbinner" style="width: 182px;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Dennis_Quaid_golfing.jpg" class="image" title="Quaid golfing"><img alt="Quaid golfing" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e0/Dennis_Quaid_golfing.jpg/180px-Dennis_Quaid_golfing.jpg" class="thumbimage" border="0" height="227" width="180" /></a> <div class="thumbcaption"> <div class="magnify" style="float: right;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Dennis_Quaid_golfing.jpg" class="internal" title="Enlarge"><img src="http://en.wikipedia.org/skins-1.5/common/images/magnify-clip.png" alt="" height="11" width="15" /></a></div> Quaid golfing</div> </div> </div> <p><br />Aside from acting, Quaid is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musician" title="Musician">musician</a> and plays with his band the Sharks. Quaid also has a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviator" title="Aviator">pilot</a>'s license and is a scratch <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf" title="Golf">golfer</a> and, in 2005, was named as the top golfer among the "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood%2C_Los_Angeles%2C_California" title="Hollywood, Los Angeles, California">Hollywood</a> set" by <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf_Digest" title="Golf Digest">Golf Digest</a></i>. He lends his name to the annual "Dennis Quaid Charity Weekend" (formerly the "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiffy_Lube" title="Jiffy Lube">Jiffy Lube</a>/Dennis Quaid Charity Classic") in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin%2C_Texas" title="Austin, Texas">Austin, Texas</a>. The golf tournament attracts numerous celebrities with the proceeds split among local children's charities. He is a member of the Bel-Air Country Club in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bel-Air%2C_Los_Angeles%2C_California" title="Bel-Air, Los Angeles, California">Bel-Air</a> and tries to stay at homes on private courses when he is on the road.</p> <p>Quaid works with the charity "International Hospital for Children in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans%2C_Louisiana" title="New Orleans, Louisiana">New Orleans</a>." He makes trips to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_America" title="Central America">Central America</a> to help build medical clinics and transport sick children back to the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" title="United States">United States</a> for treatment they cannot get locally.</p> <p>In a 2006 interview with <i>Best Life</i> magazine, Quaid said that in the mid-1990s he suffered from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anorexia_nervosa" title="Anorexia nervosa">anorexia nervosa</a>, saying, "I'd look in the mirror and still see a 180 lb. guy, even though I was 138 pounds," and "for many years, I was obsessed about what I was eating, how many calories it had, and how much exercise I'd have to do".</p> <p>On November 20, 2007, Quaid's twelve-day-old twins were mistakenly given 1,000 times the proper dosage of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heparin" title="Heparin">heparin</a>.<sup id="_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Quaid#_note-4" title="">[6]</a></sup> <sup id="_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Quaid#_note-5" title="">[7]</a></sup></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">Info From:</span><br /><sup id="_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Quaid#_note-5" title=""><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Quaid</span><br /></a></sup></p>Your Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483098077285361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560891673511063028.post-62064198885714818002007-11-16T16:55:00.000-08:002007-11-21T19:12:22.099-08:00Turducken FAQ's<table style="width: 414px; height: 186px;" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><p><a class="" href="http://www.cajunspecialtymeats.com/browse.cfm/2,52.html"><img alt="" src="http://www.cajunspecialtymeats.com/graphics/TurduckenSM.jpg" border="0" /></a></p></td> <td> <p align="center"><a class="" href="http://www.cajunspecialtymeats.com/browse.cfm/2,52.html"><br /></a></p></td></tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><a class="" href="http://www.cajunspecialtymeats.com/browse.cfm/2,52.html">The Turducken</a></p></td> <td> <p align="center"><a class="" href="http://www.cajunspecialtymeats.com/browse.cfm/2,52.html"><br /></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><strong><br />Q. What is a turducken and how much does it weigh?</strong><br />A. We now offer 2 different sizes of turduckens - a smaller 10 pound bird and our regular 15 pound bird.<br /><br />The 15 pound version is a semi-boneless turkey stuffed with duck and chicken with layers of our delicious stuffing between each bird. You have the choice of either our traditional cajun sausage or a cornbread stuffing. <p> The 10 pound version is a semi-boneless turkey similar to the 15 pound version. For the 10 pound version, you have the choice of our traditional cajun sausage, a cornbread stuffing or a delicious breading mix. </p><p> <strong>Q. Is the turducken frozen and if so how do I defrost it?</strong><br />A. The turducken is frozen in a vacuum sealed bag to retain it’s freshness. To defrost simply thaw in refrigerator for 2 days or for rapid thawing place in sink with cool water for 6-9 hours. </p><p> <strong>Q. How much does it cost to ship a turducken?</strong><br />A. Please check the website or call for the latest pricing. </p><p> <strong>Q. How do I cook a turducken?</strong><br />A. There are 3 options in cooking a turducken:<br /></p><p>1. From Frozen Method<br />You may cook it from frozen solid. Remove from package, then place in deep baking pan covered tightly on the outer pan edges with foil, bake approximately 8 to 10 hours at 250°F or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Before slicing remove cotton string and begin slicing then serve.</p> <p>2. Thawing Method<br />Defrost instructions: Thaw in refrigerator for 3 Days, Remove from package, then place in deep baking pan covered tightly on the outer edges with foil, bake approximately 4 hours covered, then an additional hour , totaling ( 5 ) hours cooking time @ 350°F, or until internal temp reaches 165°F.</p> <p>3. Quick thaw Method<br />Place Turducken left inside package submerge in cool water for approximately 6 hours. Then Remove from package, place in deep baking pan covered tightly on outer edges with foil, bake approximately 4 hours covered, then an additional hour, totaling ( 5 ) hours cooking time @ 350°F, or until internal temp reaches 165°F</p> <strong>Q. How many people will a turducken feed?</strong><br />A. On the average a 15 pound Turducken will feed about 20 people ( non cajuns ).<p> On the average a 10 pound Turducken will feed 12-14 people ( non cajuns ).</p><p> <strong>Q. Does the turducken contain any MSG or preservatives?</strong><br />A. No the Turducken does not contain any MSG or preservatives. </p><p> <strong>Q. How do I order a turducken? </strong><br />A. You may order on our secure fully automated website, if you have any questions not covered on this page, then you may call us @ 1 800 994-7883.</p><p> <strong>Q. How much does it costs to ship a Turducken ? </strong><br />A. Please check the website or call for the latest pricing.<br /><strong>NOTE :</strong> After the Turducken is cooked, you may pour off the gravy drippings, place in pot and slowly render down the gravy to desired thickness using a tablespoon or 2 of either corn starch or flour.</p><p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Info From:</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">http://www.cajunstuff.com/store/turducken_faqs.php</span><br /></p>Your Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483098077285361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560891673511063028.post-85149640556591382392007-11-15T17:58:00.000-08:002007-11-21T19:04:06.859-08:00Caroline Kennedy<b>Caroline Bouvier Kennedy</b> (born <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_27" title="November 27">November 27</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957" title="1957">1957</a>) is the daughter and only surviving child of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States" title="President of the United States">U.S. President</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy" title="John F. Kennedy">John F. Kennedy</a> and his wife, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacqueline_Kennedy_Onassis" title="Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis">Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis</a>. Her brother <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy%2C_Jr." title="John F. Kennedy, Jr.">John F. Kennedy, Jr.</a> died <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy%2C_Jr.#Death" title="John F. Kennedy, Jr.">in a plane crash</a> in 1999.<br /><h2><span class="mw-headline">Early life</span></h2> <p>Kennedy was born in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City" title="New York City">New York, New York</a> and lived in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington%2C_DC" title="Washington, DC">Washington, DC</a> in Georgetown until just after her third birthday, when her family moved to the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House" title="White House">White House</a>. After the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_assassination" title="John F. Kennedy assassination">assassination of her father</a> in November 1963, she moved with her mother and brother in mid 1964 to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City" title="New York City">New York City</a>, in the penthouse apartment at 1040 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_Avenue_%28Manhattan%29" title="Fifth Avenue (Manhattan)">Fifth Avenue</a>, on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_East_Side" title="Upper East Side">Upper East Side</a> of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan" title="Manhattan">Manhattan</a>.</p> <p>In 1967, she christened the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Navy" title="U.S. Navy">U.S. Navy</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_carrier" title="Aircraft carrier">aircraft carrier</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_John_F._Kennedy_%28CV-67%29" title="USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)">USS <i>John F. Kennedy</i></a>, which was in active service until <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_23" title="March 23">March 23</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007" title="2007">2007</a>.</p> <p>A photo of a young Caroline with her pony in a news article inspired singer-songwriter <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Diamond" title="Neil Diamond">Neil Diamond</a> to write his hit song "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Caroline" title="Sweet Caroline">Sweet Caroline</a>", a fact he revealed only when performing it for her 50th birthday in November 2007.<sup id="_ref-Cohen_0" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Kennedy#_note-Cohen" title="">[1]</a></sup><br /><br /></p><h2><span class="mw-headline">Education</span></h2> <p>She graduated from Radcliffe College/<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_University" title="Harvard University">Harvard University</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_Law_School" title="Columbia Law School">Columbia Law School</a>, after completing her education at The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brearley_School" title="Brearley School">Brearley School</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convent_of_the_Sacred_Heart_%28New_York%29" title="Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)">Convent of the Sacred Heart</a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concord_Academy" title="Concord Academy">Concord Academy</a> in Massachusetts.<br /><br /></p><h2><span class="mw-headline">Children</span></h2> <p>They have two daughters and one son:</p> <ul><li>Rose Kennedy Schlossberg, born on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_25" title="June 25">June 25</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988" title="1988">1988</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City%2C_New_York" title="New York City, New York">New York City, New York</a> (named after her great-grandmother <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_Kennedy" title="Rose Kennedy">Rose Kennedy</a>)</li><li>Tatiana Celia Kennedy Schlossberg, born on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_5" title="May 5">May 5</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990" title="1990">1990</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City%2C_New_York" title="New York City, New York">New York City, New York</a> (named after Edwin's grandmother and his former colleague, the lithographer Tatiana Grossman)</li><li>John Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg, born on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_19" title="January 19">January 19</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993" title="1993">1993</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City%2C_New_York" title="New York City, New York">New York City, New York</a> (named after his maternal grandfather and his maternal grandmother's maiden name)</li></ul> <p>Kennedy lives in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City%2C_New_York" title="New York City, New York">New York City, New York</a> with her husband and family. Her husband is president of Edwin Schlossberg Inc., a multi-disciplinary design company that specializes in interactive exhibit design and museum master-planning.</p><h2><span class="mw-headline">Death of her mother</span></h2> <p>Upon her mother <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacqueline_Kennedy_Onassis" title="Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis">Jacqueline's</a> death in 1994, Kennedy was instrumental in planning a private funeral service, when there were plans in progress for a more public event. The funeral was instead an invitation-only event, attended by mostly family and close friends.</p><h2><span class="mw-headline">Work</span></h2> <p>Kennedy is an attorney, editor, and writer. She is one of the founders of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profiles_in_Courage_Award" title="Profiles in Courage Award">Profiles in Courage Award</a>, given annually to a person who exemplifies the type of courage examined in her father's Pulitzer Prize-winning book of the same name. The award is generally given to elected officials who, acting in accord with their conscience, risk their careers by pursuing a larger vision of the national, state or local interest in opposition to popular opinion or powerful pressures from their constituents. In May 2002, she presented an unprecedented Profiles in Courage Award to representatives of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NYPD" title="NYPD">NYPD</a>, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_Fire_Department" title="New York City Fire Department">New York City Fire Department</a>, and the military as representatives of all of the people who acted to save the lives of others during the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11%2C_2001_attacks" title="September 11, 2001 attacks">terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001</a>.<sup id="_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Kennedy#_note-1" title="">[3]</a></sup></p> <p>Kennedy is currently President of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_Library" title="John F. Kennedy Library">Kennedy Library</a> Foundation, a Director of both the Commission on Presidential Debates and of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and Honorary Chairman of the American Ballet Theatre. Kennedy is also an adviser to the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_Institute_of_Politics" title="Harvard Institute of Politics">Harvard Institute of Politics</a>, a living memorial to her father.</p> <p>In addition, Kennedy has represented her family at the funeral services of former Presidents <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Reagan" title="Ronald Reagan">Ronald Reagan</a> in 2004 and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Ford" title="Gerald Ford">Gerald Ford</a> in 2007, and at the funeral service of former First Lady <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Bird_Johnson" title="Lady Bird Johnson">Lady Bird Johnson</a> in 2007.</p> <p>Caroline Kennedy also represented her family at the dedication of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_J._Clinton_Presidential_Center_and_Park" title="William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park">William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Rock%2C_Arkansas" title="Little Rock, Arkansas">Little Rock, Arkansas</a> in November 2004.</p><h3><span class="mw-headline">Works published</span></h3> <p>Kennedy and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ellen_Alderman&action=edit" class="new" title="Ellen Alderman">Ellen Alderman</a> have written two books together on civil liberties:</p> <ul><li><i>In Our Defense: The Bill of Rights In Action</i> (1990) and</li><li><i>The Right to Privacy</i> (1995)</li></ul> <p>On her own, she has edited these <i>New York Times</i> best-selling volumes:</p> <ul><li><i>A Patriot’s Handbook</i></li><li><i>The Best-Loved Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis</i></li><li><i>A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children</i></li><li><i>Profiles in Courage for Our Time</i></li></ul><h2><span class="mw-headline">Portrayals of Caroline Kennedy</span></h2> <ul><li>Inspiration of the Neil Diamond song "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Caroline" title="Sweet Caroline">Sweet Caroline</a>" (1969)</li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Erin_McElroy&action=edit" class="new" title="Erin McElroy">Erin McElroy</a> in <i>Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy</i> (1981, TV)</li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jessica_Ann_Durr&action=edit" class="new" title="Jessica Ann Durr">Jessica Ann Durr</a> in <i>Kennedy</i> (1983, TV)</li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hannah_Fallon&action=edit" class="new" title="Hannah Fallon">Hannah Fallon</a> in <i>Kennedy</i> (1983, TV)</li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Robin_Morse&action=edit" class="new" title="Robin Morse">Robin Morse</a> in <i>A Woman Named Jackie</i> (1991, TV)</li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rachel_Merritt&action=edit" class="new" title="Rachel Merritt">Rachel Merritt</a> in <i>Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis</i> (2000, TV)</li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jacqueline_Relke&action=edit" class="new" title="Jacqueline Relke">Jacqueline Relke</a> in <i>Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis</i> (2000, TV)</li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Amanda_Tilson&action=edit" class="new" title="Amanda Tilson">Amanda Tilson</a> in <i>Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis</i> (2000, TV)</li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashley_Wyatt&action=edit" class="new" title="Ashley Wyatt">Ashley Wyatt</a> in <i>Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis</i> (2000, TV)</li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Maggie_Castle&action=edit" class="new" title="Maggie Castle">Maggie Castle</a> in <i>Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis</i> (2000, TV)</li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Van_Dyck" title="Jennifer Van Dyck">Jennifer Van Dyck</a> in <i>Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis</i> (2000, TV)</li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alexandra_Blasius&action=edit" class="new" title="Alexandra Blasius">Alexandra Blasius</a> in <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timequest_%28film%29" title="Timequest (film)">Timequest</a></i> (2002)</li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirsten_Bishop" title="Kirsten Bishop">Kirsten Bishop</a> in <i>America's Prince: The John F. Kennedy, Jr. Story</i> (2003, TV)</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">Info From:</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Kennedy</span>Your Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483098077285361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560891673511063028.post-46628679406128091332007-11-14T18:38:00.000-08:002007-11-21T19:02:35.623-08:00The Wonderful Wizard of Oz<p><i><b>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz</b></i> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1900" title="1900">1900</a>) is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_literature" title="Children's literature">children's</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novel" title="Novel">novel</a> written by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._Frank_Baum" title="L. Frank Baum">L. Frank Baum</a> and illustrated by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W.W._Denslow" title="W.W. Denslow">W.W. Denslow</a>. It was originally published by the George M. Hill Company in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago" title="Chicago">Chicago</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1900_in_literature" title="1900 in literature">1900</a>,<sup id="_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wonderful_Wizard_of_Oz#_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup> and has since been reprinted countless times, sometimes under the name <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>. The story chronicles the adventures of a girl named Dorothy in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_of_Oz" title="Land of Oz">Land of Oz</a>. It is one of the best-known stories in American popular culture and has been widely translated. Its initial success led to Baum's writing and having published thirteen more <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Oz_Books" title="The Oz Books">Oz books</a>.</p> <p>Baum dedicated the book "to my good friend & comrade, My Wife," Maud Gage Baum. In January <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1901" title="1901">1901</a> the publisher, the George M. Hill Company, completed printing the first edition, which probably totaled around 35,000 copies. Records indicate that 21,000 copies were sold through 1900.<sup id="_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wonderful_Wizard_of_Oz#_note-1" title="">[2]</a></sup></p> <p>The original book has been in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain" title="Public domain">public domain</a> in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_of_America" title="United States of America">United States</a> since <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956" title="1956">1956</a>. Baum's thirteen sequels entered public domain in the United States in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986" title="1986">1986</a>. The rights to these books were held by the Walt Disney Company, and their impending expiration was a prime motivator for the production of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985" title="1985">1985</a> film <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_to_Oz" title="Return to Oz">Return to Oz</a></i>, based on Baum's second and third Oz books.</p> <p>Historians, economists and literary scholars have examined and developed possible <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_interpretations_of_The_Wonderful_Wizard_of_Oz" title="Political interpretations of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz">political interpretations of <i>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz</i></a>.</p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Wizard_title_page.jpg" class="image" title="Wizard title page.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/Wizard_title_page.jpg/200px-Wizard_title_page.jpg" border="0" height="278" width="200" /></a><br />Original title page.</p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">Info From:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-style: italic;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wonderful_Wizard_of_Oz</span><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Your Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483098077285361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560891673511063028.post-51172686460654066722007-11-13T20:32:00.000-08:002007-11-21T19:00:25.312-08:00Flight Delays<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">When you are booking your flight:</span><br /></span><p>When booking your next trip, here are a few tips for how to find the best flights to avoid those pesky delays:</p> <ul><li>Whenever possible, <strong>book non-stop flights</strong>. A flight listed as “direct” is not a non-stop. It will stop en route, but continue on with the same flight number. In the event of severe travel disruptions, even a direct flight may have a portion of the route cancelled.</li><li><strong>Take flights early in the day</strong>. Delays tend to ripple through the system, getting worse as the day goes on. “Originators” are flights on planes that begin the day at the specific airport. You are least likely to see a delay on these flights, because you will not have to wait for a plane to arrive from another location. </li><li><strong>Avoid peak travel times and full flights</strong>. </li><li><strong>Check the on time performance for your flights before you buy the ticket.</strong> Some flights are notoriously delayed. Your airline is required to provide you with this information.</li><li><strong>Avoid major hub airports</strong> in most cases. If your destination is served by multiple airports, using a secondary airport can provide a less hectic or congested experience.</li></ul><!-- InstanceEndEditable --><!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="Promo2" --><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"> What about Connections?<br /></span><p><strong>Tips to Make Your Connection</strong><br />If you couldn't get the direct flight to your destination and have to make connections, here are some tips on how to make of running down a terminal never happen to you again.</p> <ul><li><strong>Avoid tight connections</strong>. Load factors are very high, making it more difficult for airlines to accommodate passengers with missed connections on later flights. Remember airlines are NOT required to have any consistent policy on holding planes, so do not EVER count a plane being held for you and your fellow passengers.</li><li><strong>Consider the size of the airport </strong>when accepting minimal connection times. It takes a long time to get across some airports and airlines do not assign gates based on the needs of connecting passengers. </li><li><strong>Check the on time performance for your flights before you buy the ticket.</strong> Some flights are notoriously delayed. Your airline is required to provide you with this information.</li><li><strong>Avoid major hub airports</strong> in most cases. If your destination is served by multiple airports, using a secondary airport can provide a less hectic or congested experience.</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">I am already at the airport. What can I do?<br /></span><p>When you get to the airport, sometimes you are still going to be in for some delays, but these tips will help with the stress. </p> <ul><li><strong>Respect the carry on limits</strong>. Having to gate check baggage may delay a flight unnecessarily, especially if the airline is trying to turn the flight around quickly.</li><li><strong>Bring snacks and a good book to help pass the time.</strong></li><li>Remember, the <strong>airline employees are there to help you</strong>, but are frequently inundated with distraught passengers. Your travel disruption is not their fault and dealing with them in a respectful, polite or friendly manner will go a long way to improving the situation for everyone. </li></ul><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Info From:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-style: italic;">http://www.avoiddelays.com/check-your-flight/default.asp</span>Your Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483098077285361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560891673511063028.post-64466537916228083702007-11-11T21:51:00.000-08:002007-11-21T18:58:57.055-08:00Oprah's Favorite Things 2007The following is a list of Oprah's 2007 <em>Favorite Things</em>, featured on the Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, broadcast of her show.<br /><br />AC asked CPs to publish short informational reviews of the items in hopes of featuring CPs' efforts. They'll be added as they're published.<br /><br />1. The Samsung SC-HMX10C<br /><br /><b>From</b><b>Rae Lynne Morvay: </b>"The main feature which is one that I really love, and which sets this camcorder apart from others is that you can print right from the cam corder." <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/455162/oprahs_favorite_things_the_samsung.html" rel="nofollow">Read more.</a><br /><br />2. UGG Australia Classic Crochet Tall Boot<br /><br /><b>From Josienita Borlongan: </b>"The UGG Australia Classic Crochet Tall Boot has a soft sheepskin foot lining, also known as a sockliner, and cushioning signature sheepskin topped insole which gives extreme comfort and coziness." <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/454875/oprahs_favorite_things_the_ugg_australia.html">Read more.</a><br /><br />3. Toywatch Watches<br /><br /><b>From jcorn: </b>"Along with Oprah, such stars as Kathy Griffin and Allison Janney are fans of the Toywatch crystal collection. <a class="link" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/824/madonna.html" title="Madonna">Madonna</a> and Al Gore are also fans of this brand. " <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/454978/oprahs_favorite_things_toywatch_watches.html" rel="nofollow">Read more.</a><br /><br />4. Perfect Endings Cupcakes from Williams-Sonoma<br /><br /><b>From Danielle Nicole:</b> These are already-made cupcakes in an assortment of three delicious flavors: Red Velvet, Vanilla, and Chocolate. Each is frosted and topped with cake crumbs, coconut, or sprinkles. <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/454849/oprahs_favorite_things_perfect_endings.html" rel="nofollow">Read more.</a><br /><br />5. Melamine Bowls, Measuring Cups and Spoons from Williams-Sonoma<br /><br />6. The Artisan Stand Mixer from KitchenAid <a class="link" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/1349/home.html" title="home">Home</a> <a class="link" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/312/appliances.html" title="appliances">Appliances</a><br /><br /><b>From Patty Oh: </b>"The bowl and mixing heads are designed to work as one, providing the best mixing you could ask for in a stand mixer." <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/454934/oprahs_favorite_things_the_artisan.html" rel="nofollow">Read more.</a><br /><br />7. The Discovery Channels' Planet Earth DVD Set<br /><br /><b>From B.Ware:</b> "The series is similar to Blue Planet; Alistair Fothergill produced both series. The Planet Earth series took over 5 years to film. The series was shot in 62 countries with a budget of about $25 million." <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/454840/oprahs_favorite_things_the_discovery.html" rel="nofollow">Read more.</a><br /><br />8. Kai Body Butter and Body Buffer<br /><br /><b>From Dali:</b> "Kai Body Butter and Body Buffer made this esteemed list and for very good reasons. These products provide users with a way to feel refreshed and invigorated each and every time that they use the products." <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/454836/oprahs_favorite_things_kai_body_butter.html" rel="nofollow">Read more.</a><br /><br />9. Clarisonic <a class="link" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/635/skin_care.html" title="skin care">Skin Care</a> System<br /><br /><b>From Patty Oh: </b>"Oprah loves her Clarisonic <a class="link" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/635/skin_care.html" title="skin care">Skin Care</a> System, and so will you. Most people, particularly women, are always looking for a better way to clean their skin and keep it clean." <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/455013/oprahs_favorite_things_clarisonic_skin.html" rel="nofollow">Read more.</a><br /><br />10. Claus Porto Soaps from Lafco New York<br /><br /><b>From Shana Box: </b>"This company has been around since 1887, creating these wonderful products in Portugal. These extra large <a class="link" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/372/bars.html" title="bars">bars</a> of soap are available in packs of 3, and come in 18 different scents." <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/454864/oprahs_favorite_things_claus_porto.html">Read more.</a><br /><br />11. <em>The Pillars of the Earth</em> by Ken Follett<br /><br /><b>From Share Bear: </b>"Oprah added this to her book club in November of 2007 and more recently she has added it to Oprah's favorite things list for 2007." <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/455048/oprahs_favorite_things_the_pillars.html">Read more.</a><br /><br />12. Breville Ikon Panini Press from Williams-Sonoma<br /><br /><b>From Dali:</b> "The Breville Ikon Panini Press from Williams-Sonoma has many wonderful characteristics. It is a panini maker which can make a wide array of delicious sandwiches such as <a class="link" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/530/italian.html" title="Italian">Italian</a> panini creations to quesadillas." <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/454869/oprahs_favorite_things_breville_ikon.html">Read more.</a><br /><br />13. HDTV Refrigerator with Weather and Info Center from LG Electronics<br /><br /><b>From Tamee: </b>"Your favorite cook book collection doesn't have to take up space on top of the fridge or in the book case. Thinking of all possible uses for this fridge, LG electronics has included a recipe bank in the LSC27991." <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/454893/oprahs_favorite_things_hdtv_refrigerator.html" rel="nofollow">Read more.</a><br /><br />14. Ciao Bella Blood Orange Sorbetto<br /><br /><b>From Tamee: </b>"Ciao Bella Gelato is made in New York's Little Italy. Ciao Bella offers 22 flavors of gelato using traditional <a title="recipes" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/778/recipes.html" class="link">recipes</a> for classic and contemporary flavors of gelati and sorbetti." <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/454966/oprahs_favorite_things_ciao_bella_blood.html" rel="nofollow">Read more.</a><br /><br />15. Rachel Polly Swing Turtleneck and Sailor Pants<br /><br /><b>Share Bear: </b>"Oprah says that her most comfortable clothes are the Rachel Polly swing Turtleneck and Sailor Pants. These are made from a material that breathes and is stretchy, soft and loose." <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/455049/oprahs_favorite_things_rachel_pally.html">Read more.</a><br /><br />16. Scrabble Premiere Edition from Hasbro<br /><br /><b>From Patty Oh: </b>"Oprah fell in <a class="link" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/1369/love_is_in_the_air.html" title="love">love</a> with the Scrabble Premier Edition, and it's become one of her favorite things for 2007. If you and your family like to play games, the Scrabble Premier Edition is the game to have!" <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/454887/oprahs_favorite_things_scrabble_premiere.html" rel="nofollow">Read more.</a><br /><br />17. United Artists 90th Anniversary Prestige Collection<br /><br /><b>From jcorn: </b>"Films from the 1940s and 50s include Moby Dick, Twelve Angry Men and the original Fugitive (later made into a <a class="link" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/1373/movieworld.html" title="movie">movie</a> with Tommy Lee Jones and Harrison Ford)." <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/455037/oprahs_favorite_things_united_artists.html">Read more.</a><br /><br />18. Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit<br /><br /><b>From Tsu Dho Nimh: </b>"The suggested retail price is $134.50, but if you join Shaklee, it's a mere $89.60 plus the cost of the membership. Good grief! It's just cleaning supplies. For that price, I expect them to dust the bookcase for me." <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/454868/oprahs_favorite_things_shaklee_get.html">Read more.</a><br /><br />19. <em>O's Guide to Life<br /><br /></em><b>From Tamee: </b>"This book is great for anyone who enjoys self help and self discovery type of writing." <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/455033/oprahs_favorite_things_os_guide_to.html" rel="nofollow">Read more.</a><em><br /><br /></em>20. Josh Groban's <em>Noel</em> CD<br /><br /><b>From mcstylin: </b>"Noel launches with the classic Silent Night and Groban's amazing voice carries the tune magnificently over a soothing easy background by the London Symphony Orchestra." <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/454914/oprahs_favorite_things_josh_grobans.html">Read more.</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">Info From:</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/454780/oprahs_2007_list_of_her_favorite_things.html</span>Your Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483098077285361665noreply@blogger.com0