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PUNGHI FRITTI (Fried Mushrooms)
½ lb. of mushroom caps, pinch of salt, Juice from 1 lemon, 2 beaten eggs, Seasoned bread crumbs, ½ cup of butter, flour.
Sprinkle mushrooms with salt and lemon juice. Toss with flour, then dip in eggs, then dip in bread crumbs. Melt butter in frying pan and fry mushrooms until brown (10 min. or so). Drain on paper towels.
The Soup:
BROCCOLI SOUP
2 bunches of fresh broccoli, 1 large potato, 2 carrots, 3 celery stalks with leaves, 1 tbsp. salt, ¼ lb. shell macaroni, 1 tbsp. olive oil.
Cut up broccoli, celery, carrots, and potato into small pieces and mix together. Wash and strain. Put 3 quarts of water into pan and boil. When boiling, add mixture. When ½ cooked, add shell macaroni. Cook until macaroni is tender and add salt.
The Main Dish:
ITALIAN CHICKEN
3 tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 ½ tbsp. of wine vinegar, salt, pepper, 1 tsp. oregano, 1 tsp. garlic powder, ½ cup mushroom caps, ½ cup green olives, ¼ cup of red wine, 2 wedge sliced tomatoes, finely sliced clove of garlic, 1 chicken, small box of rice.
Cut up chicken and marinade in vegetable oil, wine vinegar, oregano, and garlic powder. Let set for 2 hours. Bake skin side down at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Turn chicken over and bake for another 30 minutes. Heat for 10 more minutes with sprinkle of olives, mushroom caps, and red wine. Boil Rice. Remove from oven and garnish sides of chicken dish with rice covered with tomato wedges, sliced garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
The Bread:
CHEESE BREAD
12 eggs, 1 lb. of cheese (your choice, I like gouda), ½ tsp. salt, ¼ lb. yeast melted in ¾ cup of warm milk, 1 lb. of melted butter.
Mix all ingredients together until dough is soft and gooey. Place in well greased large baking pan. Let rise for 1 hour, then bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Brush top of bread with egg and water for a shine.
The Dessert:
SICILIAN RICOTTA
1 cup of ricotta cheese, ½ cup of heavy cream, 2 tbsp. of granulated sugar, 1 tbsp. of blackberry brandy, 2 tbsp. of grated semi-sweet chocolate.
Combine cheese, cream, sugar, and brandy in a blender and mix until smooth. Place in a bowl and sprinkle chocolate on top. Chill and serve.


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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/business/fore-trading-system-mechanical-vs.-discretionary-systems.html http://www.articletrader.com/business/fore-trading-system-mechanical-vs.-discretionary-systems.html Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500
We will first analyze the pros and cons about each system approach.

Mechanical systems

Advantages
This kind of system can be automated and back tested efficiently.
It has very rigid rules. Either, there is a trade or there isn’t.
Mechanical traders are less susceptible to emotions than discretionary traders.

Disadvantages
Most traders’ backrest fore trading systems incorrectly. In order to produce accurate results you need tick data.
The Fore market is always changing. The Fore market (and all markets) has a random component. The market conditions may look similar, but they are never the same.
A system that worked successfully the past year doesn’t necessary mean it will work this year.

Discretionary systems

Advantages
Discretionary systems are easily adaptable to new market conditions.
Trading decisions are based on experience. Traders learn to see which trading signals have higher probability of success.

Disadvantages
They cannot be back tested or automated, since there is always a thought decision to be made.
It takes time to develop the experience required to trade successfully and track trades in a discretionary way. At early stages this can be dangerous.

Now, which approach is better for fore traders? The one that fits better your personality. For instance, if you are a trader that finds it hard to follow your trading signals, then you are better off using a mechanical system, where your judgment won’t play an important role in your system. You only take the trades that your system signals.

If the psychological barriers that affect every trader (fear, greed, anger, etc.) puts you in unwanted scenarios, you are also better off trading mechanical systems, because you only need to follow what your system is telling you, go short, go long, close a trade. No other decision has to be made.

On the other hand, if you are a disciplined trader, then you are better off using a discretionary system, because discretionary systems adapt to the market conditions and you are able to change your trading conditions as the market changes. For instance, you have a target of 60 pips on a long trade. But the market suddenly starts trending up pretty strongly, and then you could move your target to say 100 pips.

Does it mean that trading a discretionary system has no rules? This is absolutely incorrect. Trading discretionary systems means that once a trader finds his/her setup, the trader then decides what to do. But every trader still needs certain rules that need to be followed, such as the size of the position, conditions that have to be met before thinking to get in the market, and so on.

I am a discretionary trader. The main reason I chose a discretionary system is that my trades are based on price behavior, and as you already know, the price behaves similar to the past, but it is never identical, therefore the outcome of every trade is unknown. However, I do have rigid rules on my system; certain conditions have to be met before I even think in getting in a trade. This keeps me out of trouble, once my setup is present and in accordance with the rules I have set, I closely watch the price behavior and finally decide whether it is a good opportunity or not.

Whether you choose to be a discretionary or a mechanical trader there are some important points you should take in consideration:

1. You need to make sure the Fore trading system you are using totally fits your personality. Otherwise you will find yourself outguessing your system.
2. You also need to have some rules and most importantly have the discipline to follow them.
3. Take your time to build the perfect system for you. It’s not easy and requires time and hard work, but at the end, if done correctly, it will give you consistent profitable results.
4. Before going live, try it on a demo account or even on a small account (I will go for the second option, since psychological barriers will be present.)


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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/sports/how-to-play-the-chess.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/how-to-play-the-chess.html Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Chess can provide many hours of pleasure, not to mention intellectual exercise, since the game is known to improve analytical thinking, creativity and judgment.

In the past chess was mainly played by courtiers. Now everyone may enjoy this privilege. Chess attracts people of all ages from all over the world. Chess is intriguing, for it allows players to pit their wits, experience and inspiration against a competitor.

All you need to start playing chess is a chessboard and chess pieces -- or if you wish to play online, you need nothing more than your computer. The chessboard is an 8"x 8" board with alternating black and white squares; nearly everyone is sure to have seen one.

There are 32 chess pieces in total; 16 white pieces and their 16 black counterparts. One player owns the white pieces (we call this player WHITE) and the opponent (the BLACK) gets the black ones. The 16 pieces are: the King, the Queen, two Rooks, two Bishops, two Knights and eight Pawns.

When the game starts these pieces are placed in their initial, predefined positions. The arrangement is as follows: each player has his own pieces positioned along the two rows of the board (called ranks) that are closest to him. All 8 pawns are placed on the innermost rank of the 2. The rest of the pieces are placed closest to the player in the following order: Rook, Knight, Bishop, Queen, King, Bishop, Knight, and Rook. This order is from left to right for WHITE and from right to left for BLACK, so that the same pieces are opposed on each column (called a file) of the board.

To facilitate descriptions of chess positions the 'algebraic chess notation' was invented. It is easy to learn and helps to identify squares and pieces on the board. It works like this: viewing from WHITE's perspective, the leftmost file is designated 'a', the next one 'b' and so on until we reach the rightmost file, which is file 'h'. The rank that is closest to WHITE is 'rank 1', or the first rank. Next comes 'rank 2' (the second rank) and so on until we get to the eighth rank, which is the rank closest to BLACK.

Now that we have appropriately designated the ranks and files we may identify a square by looking up the rank and the file to which it belongs. Thus, still viewing from WHITE's side, the bottom left square is the square 'a1', since it belongs to file 'a' and to the first rank. Its adjacent squares are 'b1' on the right and 'a2' just above it.

Your goal is to trap the enemy King - it's that simple. But that is a story for another day.


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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/sports/fishing/what-is-common-in-golf-and-fishing.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/fishing/what-is-common-in-golf-and-fishing.html Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500


If it is the Rupert bear yellow checked pants, red jumper and blue cap that deters you from venturing onto the green then do not let this put you off. This is a familiar trade mark of most players who are comfortable with the Disney look. You wear what you are comfortable with.



Golf has to be one of the most laid back relaxing and enjoyable sports out there; if a sport can excite and give pleasure throughout a whole game then need I say anymore.



Learning to play is a great experience and can be great fun; mistakes will be made and no doubt this will leave your fellow golf partners doubled over with laughter. It will be easier for you to understand why this game is one of the world's most popular sports by joining in.


Fishing,

If you intend to take up angling in the sea make sure you are in a boat, as you do not want to end up bait for most big fish.



Another peaceful sport is fishing. Imagine yourself sitting on the river bank with your fishing basket at your side fully packed with sandwiches and a flask of piping hot coffee. And to make the day even more special are the sedate and scenic surroundings accompanied of course by a flowing river.



The beauty of fishing is the feeling it gives as i.e. not having a care in the world. A very rewarding sport when the fish start to bite.

Fishing can become an addictive sport or hobby where you never want to go home, what is so wrong in that I ask unless of course you have a wife and kids.



How to cast a baited rod like a professional is not as hard as you may think, the right guidance tips and advice from an experienced person in this field will prove to be the best move you could make in acquiring these skills for your self.

Kevin Brovold gave me the inspiration that was needed to fulfill my dream of becoming a pro with his Golf Magic tips on the sport.


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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/computers/broadband-tv--a-world-of-choice.html http://www.articletrader.com/computers/broadband-tv--a-world-of-choice.html Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Broadband Television is being hailed as the biggest change in the way we watch television since it was first invented. Over the coming years broadband television is expected to completely change home entertainment, it will allow viewers a vast choice from all over the world not just the programs they watch but how they watch them.

Broadband television has only become practical because of the huge growth of high-speed Internet connections. More than 50% of all connections to the Web now make use of broadband. Today's standard bandwidth of 2 MB would give an adequate service, but television industry experts say 8 to 10 MB is the minimum needed for a full broadband TV service.

There are two main types of service that are being developed, standard television channels that will replace the traditional services we have today, and video on demand, where views can choose programs from the service providers archives. Perhaps this will cut down on the level of repeats that are shown at present.

Apart from the need for greater bandwidth, the greatest stumbling block for broadband TV is thought to be the big film companies, the big studios seem to be reluctant to provide films and shows because they have concerns that it may affect revenues from DVD and foreign sales.

The major benefits of Broadband TV will be a much greater choice of programs, the possibility of more interactive services, potentially viewers will be able to direct their own programs choosing the camera angles etc that they want, and it will also enable people to make and transmit their own programs so opening up the possibility of local community television.

Roger Overanout

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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/music/time-for-the-music-of-the-70s.html http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/music/time-for-the-music-of-the-70s.html Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The music of the 1970’s is probably the most impressive and most recognized of any era. The artists of the 1970’s provided us with numerous songs we loved to dance to and sing along with. At that time most bands actually played their own instruments and didn’t need to sequence part of it.

Remember how we used to listen to the music then? At first we had eight track players in our cars, then we moved upward to cassette players. Vinyl records were the most popular way to listen to our favorite music. Every week you could go to your local variety or record store and pick up the new #1 song on a 45 record for under $1.00. Of course, there was always the radio to listen to - most of the popular channels were on am radio. We had many styles of music to listen to, including the bubble gum music of David Cassidy and the Partridge Family, soft rock of Barry Manilow, the great dance tunes of the Bee Gees and the Commodores, rock of Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin, the brass band sounds of Chicago, or the disco beat of Chic and Donna Summers.

The nostalgia of the 1970’s music lives on today. We can listen to it on our local 70's’radio station, on cds, on mp3, download it on our computer, and burn it onto cds. For those of us who prefer records, we can still purchase them at record stores, antique or second hand stores, or yard sales. Of course, many of us have held on to our own record collections and record players and can pull them out at any time when we need to relive those nostalgic days of the 1970’s. Some bands are still performing after more than 30 years. There’s nothing like seeing your favorite 1970’s performers live in concert!

The music of the 1970’s is still popular with people of all ages – not just those who grew up with it. It never grows old. It only gets better with each passing decade.


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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/internet/blogging/how-to-blog-your-business.html http://www.articletrader.com/internet/blogging/how-to-blog-your-business.html Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Why? Because in February 2003 Google.com bought Pyra Labs, the company which owns the Blogger weblogging tool.
Blogger.com, one of the main sites providing blog software and hosting, boasted a million hosted web logs in early 2003.
Google.com's interest in blogs indicates that blogs are mainstream. A blog help your business in many ways, depending on whether you create a private or a public blog. Blogs are so useful that you will want to create both.

Your business's private, internal blog

These days, no one works alone. Even if you are a solo business operator, you have colleagues --- partners, contractors, and suppliers with whom you communicate daily. A private blog makes working with a group easier, because you can streamline your interactions, saving time and energy.

A private blog can contain notes to yourself, or to colleagues. It's a place to store information and tips that might not warrant a special email message. You can post information like meeting notes, project tasks and summaries, and updated price lists. You can also post links to large files --- no need to email, fax, or mail them to and fro.

Your blog is more useful than email, because blog postings are dated, and easily searchable. You can post a message you want everyone to read, and the message stays on the blog. With email, you read and delete, or read and forget.

If you've worked on a project with someone in another state or on the other side of the world, you've blessed email, because it makes sharing information so easy. Using a blog to share information is even easier than using email.

=> Your business's public blog

A business blog is a marketing tool. A blog can add value to your Web site, or it can take the place of a Web site. Look on it as a combination "What's New" Web site page, and an online journal.
Because of a blog's freewheeling nature, it's friendly and relaxed.

If you do not have a site, your blog's a place to put your online CV, portfolio and client list. You can, and should, use your blog to express your personality and expertise.

If you have a Web site, your blog page builds loyalty, because if you provide interesting content, your visitors will return to your site. And because it is a Web page, your blog will appear on search engines, attracting new clients.

Google has been treating blogs differently from other Web pages for a couple of years. Whereas it takes a standard Web page/ site a month to be indexed by Google, blogs are indexed daily. This means that your blog is mega-cheap advertising. You can post something on your blog and have it indexed by Google within a day.


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