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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Vegetarian Baked Kibbee - A Must Try!

This dish is simply amazing for vegetarians. Period. It is tasty, flavorful, full of nutrient rich ingredients, and doesn't sacrifice that "hearty meal feel" whatsoever. This is a dish that you can play around with once you are comfortable with this recipe. Add or take away to suit your specific tastes and/or needs and make a dish to call your own.Vegetarian Baked Kibbee BiSanieh
Ingredients:
? 2 cups minced onion
? 1 ? cups chopped onions
? 3 tbsp olive oil
? 1 ? cups fine bulghur wheat
? 1 medium eggplant
? 3 lbs. potatoes
? 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
? 1 tsp allspice
? ? tsp sumac
? 2 tbsp chopped parsley
? ? cup cooked chick peas
? ? tsp cinnamon
? ? cup cold water
? ? cup pine nuts
? Salt to tasteMethod:Stuffing:
? Saut? 1 ? cups chopped onions into 3 tbsp olive oil until tender.
? Add pine nuts until they turn light golden color.
? Add allspice, cinnamon, salt and pepper...mix well, remove from heat
? Add chickpeas and parsley to the saut?ed onions and spices mixture, stirring well; set aside to cool.
? Peel eggplant and cut into long slices (? inch thick).
? Oil the base of a baking sheet and add a layer of eggplant brushed with olive oil and bake until soft and tender (8-10 minutes in 350? oven).
? Repeat this step to bake all of the remaining eggplant.
? Boil potatoes until firm yet tender.
? Peel and cut ? of the cooked potatoes in to very small pieces.Kibbe:
? Peel remaining potatoes and mash in processor.
? Add 1 tsp of oil and a splash of water to the potatoes to moisten.
? In a mixing bowl, soak bulgur wheat with enough water to dampen and set aside for 15 minutes.
? Mix mashed potatoes with minced onions, then combine with the new softened bulghur wheat and mix thoroughly.
? Work the mixture with your hands (clean hands of course) and then add the remaining spices and knead into a soft doughy mixture.
? Divide the mixture in half.
? Oil the bottom and sides of a 9 by 12 inch baking pan, spreading half the potato and bulgur mixture on the bottom.
? Place one or two layers (your preference) of baked eggplant over the mixture and sprinkle with sumac.
? Add the stuffing mixture, spreading evenly over the eggplant.
? Add the rest of the potato bulgur mixture, smoothing the top using a few drops of water.
? Score the top by cutting the layers into square or diamond shapes.
? Sprinkle with pine nuts.
? Bake in a preheated oven at 350? for 25 minutes.

Shaw H. Rabadi, restaurant owner/chef/author, invites you to Eat, Drink, and Be Mediterranean with him for a happier, healthier life!Visit http://www.TheMediterraneanDigest.com for information on his newly released story-cookbook, "Savor the Spices of Life" and more info on eating, cooking, and living a heart healthier life.Eat Better, F

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Music Has No Age Limit

Popular music is traditionally seen as a young person's game - be it as consumers or performers - regardless of which genre you subscribe to. This no doubt has its roots in the earliest days of 'teenage' music and so-called rebellion, as young people turned away from what their parents liked and found their own identities.While this may sound somewhat antiquated in these days of hand-held communications and technology, it is still not far from the truth of how things are. Most pop music movements began as something of a backlash by a younger generation - where many were prohibited from joining in with their elders by age or finance (or both).Of course, the situation becomes less clear-cut as the years roll on. Many fans become parents and grandparents, so to tag music as a solely youthful product is clearly outdated. This added maturity has filtered into many areas of the industry, no longer are artists so beholden to record labels, as many go out and build their own reputation before even approaching a record label. As long as they have press release distribution and an electronic press kit that will be the start of their campaign that they can successfully create on their own.Artists are more able to handle their own careers than ever before, especially given the many online tools that are available. However, this does not mean that professionals have no place in modern music sales, marketing, and distribution. It is like being able to put up a shelf in your home as compared to calling an expert to build an extension to your home - sometimes you just need a professional!Either way, this maturation of the scene can be of great use to those who are on the come-up in the game. The blueprint has already been written and, with the improving documentation of past eras in video and print, there are many examples of both success and failure to draw upon.The fact is that, while you may have a hot new sound, there is nothing really new under the sun - so why make matters harder for yourself? There is, as the saying goes, no need to reinvent the wheel. Simply do your homework and get ahead, instead of falling into the same old well-worn traps that others have done. While it is something that is seldom done, along with taking advice, you really can do yourself some favors by learning from the mistakes of others...

Ken McKinney is a 17-year journalism and PR veteran, and founder of http://www.ePUBLICITYpr.com, a tech start-up offering do-it-yourself publicity services to companies, organizations, musicians and authors through its publicity dashboard. Services such as creating e-mail electronic press kits, search engine optimized press releases/press release distribution and music distribution for musicians. The company also owns pop culture website http://www.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

What is an iPod Touch?

Basically, an iTouch is an iPod. Its features include the touch screen, different applications, and it can pick up wireless internet connection through an airport, as used on the Macintosh computers. You use it the same as any other iPod. You still have to get your music off of iTunes and synchronize your iPod with the usb connector. You can get different iTouches with different amounts of storage capacity, for songs, apps (although apps don't take up a lot of space), and other features.Apps are applications from iTunes that can benefit your occupation or can be used for recreational purposes. You could have the app for pizza hut or just have a lot of different games. Also, with some games it's motion censored; you have to play by moving the iPod and directing a car or a motorcycle. There is an app that lets you know all the information that you are supposed to get if you happen to get into a car accident. It would let you punch in the information and save it. The internet is a good feature as well, so that you don't have to take out your laptop all the time and do stuff. You just have to pull out your iPod and see. You just have to click in the space that you want to type in then at the bottom of the screen will show a number pad (as on your phone) and then you type through that. It has a lot of the features the original iPod had. You can still have movies, music videos, or photos on it.There are cases for an iTouch. A case is highly recommended so that if you drop it at all it can help so it won't crack the screen or break any other thing inside the iTouch.

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Dress For Cold Weather Motorcycle Riding

Riding your motorcycle during cold wet weather requires planning, foresight and the right gear. Clothing that seems fine when you are driving your car or walking down the street in the rain probably wont cut it at 70 miles an hour on your motorcycle. It takes the right gear to keep you warm under these extreme conditions. Buy gear designed for motorcycling. There is a difference. Women riders have had a tough time finding gear made for them at an affordable price until fairly recently. Happily myself and other vendors are offering affordable quality gear tailored for women.DRESS IN LAYERS
COVER ALL SKIN
BLOCK THE WIND
STAY DRY
KEEP YOUR HEAD WARM
THE LAYERSInsulating Layer: The insulating layer creates dead air space between the layers of clothing, trapping warm body air and keeping it around the body. Look for outerwear that is warm, water-resistant and well insulated with a synthetic fiber such as Thinsulate Insulation.Outer Shell: This layer protects against wind and rain. This is probably the most important layer.Outerwear Machine-washable jackets retain their waterproofing better than those that require dry-cleaning. Jackets with sealed seams also prevent water from getting in. If you wear a non-leather jacket get one designed for motorcycling. That stylish $300 jacket you bought at the department store probably won't work as well as a $100 jacket you buy from me because it's not designed for motorcycling. Leather is a great wind stopper. A well made leather jacket designed for motorcycling will last for years, keep you comfortable and protect you in a skid.Look for outerwear containing Thinsulate and similar Insulation, it provides about 1 � times the warmth of down and nearly twice the warmth of other high-loft insulators when equal thicknesses are compared. Look for features such as cuffs that close tightly to keep out cold air and snow, zippers with large nylon teeth, and storm flaps over the zippers and double breasted chest openings to block wind and water. Cuffs, pockets and chest closures with multiple closure systems such as zippers and snaps or zippers ,velcro and snaps tend to stop more wind.Zip out liners are very handy. You can remove your liner when it is warm in the afternoon, store it in your saddlebag and put it back in when the temperature dips.Add leather or string ties to zippers etc so you can open and close them with your gloves on.Your neck Nehru or Euro style collars on jackets tend to cover the neck better. A turtle neck sweater will help some. In really cold weather a balaclava or a leather riding mask will make a big difference. Remember to cover your neck! By the time you have traveled a half a mile in cold weather you will know if you forgot to cover that adam's apple!Legs Protect your legs from the wind. There are a variety of choices for protecting your legs. Chaps, Leather pants and Textile pants. I sell a variety of these items in various price ranges. All of my items are designed for motorcycling. Once again wear layers; thermal underwear and lined pants or chaps to block the wind. When it gets cold a pair of Levis and long johns won't do it!Footwear Wet feet become cold and numb quickly, keep your feet dry by wearing appropriate boots. When your feet become wet (through sweating or immersion) you need to put on dry, fresh socks. Insulated boots help. Wear socks made of synthetic fibers like polyester and polypropylene. Make sure your boots are loose enough to comfortably wear thick socks. Avoid steel toe boots. A pair of cold feet will ruin an otherwise great ride!Headgear You loose most of your heat through your head and neck! Wear a full face helmet with face shield for optimum comfort. Leather masks cover the neck and lower face. Balaclavas cover the neck, face and insulate your head.Gloves Waterproof gloves lined with synthetic insulation such as Thinsulate insulation are effective insulators, keep your hands covered at all times. The savvy rider has several pairs of gloves designed for various riding conditions: Fingerless gloves for warm summer riding. This cuts down on vibration, reduces calluses and offers some protection in a skid. Zip Cuff Gauntlet gloves The next choice is usually flexible gloves with thin lining that offer wind protection and a gauntlet cuff to keep wind from blowing up the jacket sleeves. I carry a pair all the time in my saddlebag along with a pair of cotton liners to add when it gets cold. They are handy even on cool summer nights.For really cold weather I wear a pair of thick gauntlet motorcycling / ski gloves with thick insulate lining. Gauntlet cuff gloves are very important. They fit over the jacket sleeve and keep ice cold air from blowing up to your arm pits at 70 miles an hour!Mittens keep hands warmer than gloves but offer less dexterity. They are a definite no-no for riders or passengers. You can't feel the controls and the passenger can't hold on!Rain GearKeep a set of nylon rain gear in your saddlebag for each person on the bike. They don't weigh much but they are a real life saver when the rain or sleet starts coming down.Just my opinion on heated clothes. They work great when they work! I used to wear a heated vest and heated socks. I stayed warm and toasty even in really cold weather. One day in January one of my heated socks quit working, I didn't realize it. I froze a couple of toes and darn near lost them. That was enough for me!A few general observations:Avoid real tight clothing. You loose that insulating warm air layer when you wear a jacket, pants or boots that are too tight.Dress for comfort and protection. Wearing your beany and a denim jacket when the chill factor dips below 30 only impresses dummies. Surprisingly this occurs at about 45 degrees F at 70 mph!Bring gear for the worst weather you may run into. You probably will. Those nice 70 degree October days sometimes turn into a rainy 35 degree ride home.WIND CHILLThe cooling effect of wind at 70 mph is astounding. Plan carefully before you leave. At about 10 degrees fahrenheit you are entering very dangerous territory. Wind chill is not something to fool with:WIND CHILL @ 70 MPHDEGREES F-> 50 40 30 20 10 0 -10WIND CHILL 38 24 9 -6 -20 -35 -49HYPOTHERMIA1. Hypothermia is a decrease in the core body temperature to a level at which normal muscular and cerebral functions are impaired." Hypothermia can creep up on you and seriously reduce your thinking abilities and
coordination.2. Conditions Leading to HypothermiaCold temperatures Improper clothing and equipment, Wetness, Fatigue, exhaustion, Dehydration, Poor food intake, Alcohol intake - causes vasodilation leading to increased heat loss3. Temperature ranges at which hypothermia can occur on your motorcycle:32 DEGREES Below freezing ALWAYS DANGEROUS WITHOUT PROPER GEAR40 degrees - ENTERING DANGER ZONE: PROPER GEAR NEEDED IF RIDING MORETHAN A FEW MINUTES60 degrees - CAUTION! COVER EXPOSED SKIN ESPECIALLY IF IT IS RAINING.4. WHAT TO LOOK FOR; SIGNS AND SYMPTOMSa. Watch for stumbles, mumbles and fumbles which show changes in motor coordination and levels of consciousness. Having troubles with controls, have to consciously think about where the brakes are etc. STOP AND GET WARM. DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL, THAT REDUCES BLOOD FLOW AND MAKES IT WORSE. A WARM DRINK WITH SUGAR HELPS.b. Mild Hypothermia - core temperature 98.6 - 96 degrees FAT THIS POINT YOU CAN MAKE DANGEROUS MISTAKES; FORGET TO PUT ON THE BRAKES, OVER OR UNDERSTEER A CURVE. ( ONE TIME I STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT AND FORGOT TO TAKE MY FEET OFF THE PEGS!) Shivering - not under voluntary control Can't do complex motor functions, can still walk & talk Vasoconstriction to peripheryc. Moderate Hypothermia - core temperature 95 - 93 degrees FDazed consciousness Loss of fine motor coordination - particularly in hands - can't zip up your jacket, due to restricted blood flow to the hands.Slurred speech Violent shivering Irrational behavior - Paradoxical Undressing - person starts to take off clothing, unaware s/he is cold MANY SYMPTOMS LIKE BEING STONED. A person in this condition needs help. Immediately get them indoors. They may not be able to make good decisions for themselves. If you or someone riding with you reaches this point reassess your plans; Make frequent stops to warm up, get a room for the night or park the bike and get better gear. You are taking a serious risk!d. Severe Hypothermia - core temperature 92 - 86 degrees and below(immediately life threatening) You won't have any trouble noticing this stage. The person falls down, curls into a fetal position appears to die! Shivering occurs in waves, violent then pause, pauses get longer until shivering finally ceases - because the heat output from burning glycogen in the muscles is not sufficient to counteract the continually dropping core temperature, the body stops shivering to conserve glucose. Person falls to the ground, can't walk, curls up into a fetal position to conserve heat. Muscle rigidity develops - because peripheral blood flow is reduced and due to lactic acid and CO2 buildup in the muscles. Skin is pale Pupils dilate Pulse rate decreases at 90 degrees the body tries to move into hibernation, shutting down all peripheral blood flow and reducing breathing rate and heart rate. At 86 degrees the body is in a state of "metabolic icebox." The person looks dead but is still alive.Make sure your passenger is dressed right before you leave. They may not know how to dress. It's up to you to help them make the right choice. And guess who is going to listen to them nag to wear your nice warm jacket on the way home if they don't?Keep these guidelines in mind the next time you venture out on that motorcycle in cold weather.You don't have to park that bike when fall rolls around. Just dress right and enjoy!Breathable Layer: This is the layer that comes in contact with the skin. It should allow body moisture to escape and evaporate more quickly, which keeps the skin dry and comfortable. Use thermal underwear made of synthetic fibers like polyester and polypropylene to wick moisture away from the skin. Avoid natural fibers such as cotton, they tend to hold moisture close to the skin and dry very slowly.

Looking for some great deals on motorcycle gear and a set of motorcycle saddlebags to carry it in? Check out my store: http://donscycleware.comI love motorcyclesRiding motorcycles has always been an important part of my life. I have found that having the right gear goes a long way toward making the hobby enjoyable. I have ridden thousands of miles in all types of weather and enjoy sharing what I know with other riders. I do my best to find affordable gear that does the job and passing on the deals to my brothers and sisters who share my love of riding. I have met some great people both on-line and in person since we opened our on line business in 2003. If you ever have a question just drop me an ema

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