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Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Great appetizers: 2 of 56
Here is a recipe for stuffed grape leaves. They are delicious, and are made w/o meat - if you wanted to add some meat, you could likely brown some ground beef/sirloin and add that to the stuffing ingredients. This recipe calls for a 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker (crock pot). Cooking the dolmas in a slow cooker vs. on the stove... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Should high school students be required to volunteer in community service projects?: 2 of 55
People should always be involved in some type of community service, not only in high school, but in every stage of life. Some teenagers need help building their work ethic, and level of motivation towards work and helping others. Getting into the habit of volunteering for community service is hardly a negative aspect of a hig... More..
Business > Finance & Insurance What are employment taxes?: 1 of 18
Employment taxes are part and parcel of running a small business. One important aspect of becoming a small business owner, is to acquire a 'Federal Employee Identification Number', otherwise referred to as an 'EIN'. An EIN, alternatively known as a Tax ID number, is a federal identification number issued by the IRS. It is use... More..
Other Readers share jokes: 8 of 88
PRICELESS!Have you ever over-indulged just a little too much, when it comes to having a 'few' drinks at at a party (or even, heaven forbid, an office party)? Well, Jack did just that! Here's his story:Jack wakes up with a huge hangover after attending his company's Christmas Party. Jack is not normally a drinker, but the drin... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Recipes: Homemade salad dressing: 7 of 75
Here is a great made-from-scratch balsamic salad dressing. This is a perfect accompaniment for grilled vegetables - and a meal idea follows. This serves approx 4.1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1 Tbls dijon mustard3 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oilsalt and pepper to tasteIn a medium bow... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Salad: 12 of 92
Here is a recipe for shrimp and vegetable salad with spicy dressing. This serves approx 6, and takes about 40 minutes to make.1/4 cup frozen tangerine juice concentrate, thawed2 Tbls vegetable oil2 Tbls lime juice2 Tbls water1/2 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp salt or to taste1/4 tsp ground red pepper2 lbs medium... More..
Computers & Technology > Email Threats How to protect your email and files on your computer from prying eyes: 2 of 15
Security on your computer is of the utmost importance - and, unfortunately, some people take this issue too lightly. It only takes one devastating attack to lose all of the information on your computer - which is when you will be wishing you had taken necessary precautions to protect files stored on your hard-drive. Be sure ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Rosie O'Donnell versus Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Who is right?: 5 of 30
It's not so much that I'm choosing a side - but I have to say that if you're going to take on Rosie, you should have some expectation of strong returns. Yes - the fight between Rosie and Elizabeth was a little over the top - but if you want to make Rosie look like an attacking pit bull - I would have to say that Elizabeth loo... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails A cheap punch for parties: 2 of 12
This punch is named after the old Norse toast meaning 'be in good health'. This is made with a slow cooker (crock pot). You could also make it on the stovetop - and double (or more) the ingredients. Here is the recipe for Holiday Wassail Punch. 1 cup water3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar1 can (6 ounce) frozen lemonade ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Jail time for Paris: Will Hilton learn her lesson?: 6 of 34
Yes - Paris will definitely learn her lesson via this rather stressful ordeal! I'm a little disappointed with the way the judge has been handling this situation - one minute Paris is supposed to participate in the court proceedings by phone, and the next he's ordered a sheriff's car to pick her up and bring her to the courtho... More..