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Monthly Archives: November 2004

Grandma Hystad’s Special International Recipes-Wines

To save space on your computer, make a few files and name them Russian soup, etc. You can then copy and paste only articles you would like to save. CONTENTS RUSSIAN BORCH SOUP UKRAINIAN CABBAGE ROLLS ITALIAN SPAGHETTI CHINESE BEEF AND POTATO PATTIES POLISH PYROGY DUTCH APPLE PIE WINE RUSSIAN VEGETABLE SOUP Borch 2 pounds beef, with soup bone. 2 carrots. 1 medium head of cabbage. 2 average-sized onions. 6 average-sized potatoes. 2 cups canned tomatoes. 6 whole pepper kernels. 1 bay leaf. A few sprigs of dill. ½ cup chopped beets. Cover meat with cool water and bring to a boil. Let (Read more)


Sony Ericsson W950i – The Best Of Mobile Music – At The Click Of A Button

Sony Ericsson is known for its walkman branded mobile phones. Many people with a penchant for good music prefer Sony Ericsson handsets for their impressive sound output, comprehensive storage capabilities and unique designing features. The latest on this list is the Sony Ericsson w950i - a third generation (3G) phone with some of the best mobile music options. The music options of the w950i are a great stress buster. And 3G capabilities of this handset are an added advantage - one can use the same to search for data and information on the internet; or, for making face to face calls to loved (Read more)


Why Location is Key to Finding Video Game Tester Jobs

The job of a game tester seems elusive to some. They are not easy jobs to get if you do not know where to look. Each video game company does have game testers. Game testers are responsible for making sure that the video games are problem free and ready for the public. They are an essential part of the game development team. One of the biggest challenges in getting a game tester job is location. The majority of game testing positions are for in-house, meaning the game tester works at the company office. There are very few companies that allow a person to work at home. The reason for (Read more)


Service Industry with a Capital S

Many of us work in industries where we interact with customers/the public on a regular basis. Though the kinds of jobs that fit under this description are very varied indeed, they are all the same in one important respect: Ultimately, they are service jobs. Now, if you have a pulse (and have had one consistently for at least a couple of decades) I probably don’t have to work very hard to convince you that there are many people in service positions that haven’t got the foggiest idea what good service is (or at least don’t seem to think it’s terribly important). And I (Read more)


365 Kindergarten Crafts For Your Kindergartener To Have Fun

I have 2 children. One is in Kindergarten and the other doesn’t start until Next year. I enjoy spending time with my kids making easy crafts. As long as it’s messy, they’re going to have fun! It’s always more fun when we can get dad involved! It’s not an easy task finding crafts for a kindergartener. I’ve searched for Kindergarten crafts many times and I find one or two here and there. Even my children are tired of making the same crafts over and over! Until recently, I did my search and I found an e-book with 365 Kindergarten Crafts! This e-book has (Read more)


Father and Son - Staying Close Is A Challenge

Father and son closeness is a real blessing. A Dad trying to stay close to his teenage son can sometimes be quite frustrated by the challenge. My son is 14 years old and is getting very independent. He is definitely a teenager. He is a real pleasure to have around, and like the rest of us, has his moments otherwise too. We enjoy seeing him grow and seeing him becoming a man, believe it or not. Because he changes and grows quickly, it is sometimes hard to figure out where he is currently at mentally, emotionally, character-wise, and spiritually. This article will share briefly some of (Read more)


Utter Silence Alone is God - Nothing Else

God created man in his own image and we all know that images are only reflections and not the actual. This means that God is the original, and that all of us are images of that original, mirroring God. The image cannot leap out of the mirror to become that of which it is a reflection. But it is not so for man. Since he is God’s creation, He invested his image with a special ability, but on the condition that this living image will have to cross three doors: that of the body; of the head; and of the heart - to become God Himself. This is the one single assertion of all the Vedas and (Read more)


Father and Son Talk About Issues

The privilege of having talks with my son about the good and bad things going on in his life periodically come up. Recently my son talked about some troubles he had in a class with a teacher. It made me angry that she would treat him poorly, berating him and yelling at him in front of the class for not completing an assignment the way she wanted it. I was ready to call her up and set her straight. However, he really didn’t want me to, but rather he just wanted to share with me that he had had a tough day. He was just letting me know. It showed me that he is learning how to deal (Read more)


Eating Out with a True Bodybuilder

No stopping for pizza when you’re at the mall? Grabbing lunch from a drive-thru window is out of the question? Uh-Oh! You’re eating out with a true bodybuilder. A true bodybuilder plans his days around food, thinking about what there is available to eat, and looking forward to the next time he can eat again. Grabbing a quick bite for lunch is not so simple. Having the right kind of food to eat at work or at school takes planning and prep time. Going out with friends or having a dinner date means being flexible on location. The bodybuilder in your life isn’t trying to (Read more)


Important Things About Your Sphygmomanometer

Sphygmomanometer is an instrument with which you can measure your blood pressure. It provides you an indirect method to keep a proper tab on the flow and pressure of your blood. It is the most commonly used equipment to meter blood pressure. A sphygmomanometer functions by inflating a cuff made of rubber. This inflated cuff is then placed around the arm of the patient till the blood flow stops in that area. In simple terms blood pressure is described as the systemic arterial blood pressure. This pressure is exerted by the blood at right angles to the blood vessels. If you ever had a chat (Read more)