http://www.articletrader.com/ Articles at ArticleTrader en-us http://www.articletrader.com/food/recipes/crock-pot%3B-so-easy-so-tasty.html http://www.articletrader.com/food/recipes/crock-pot%3B-so-easy-so-tasty.html Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Before you begin, there are a few guidelines that you should follow when using a crock pot. Whether you are cooking for a big group or a nice dinner, these tips will enhance your slow cooking experience.
Crock Pot Hints and Tips
Beans
Beans must be softened completely before combining with sugar and/or acid foods (NOTE: Sugar and acid have a hardening effect on beans and will prevent softening). Dried beans, especially red kidney beans, should be boiled before adding to a recipe. Cover the beans with 3 times their volume of unsalted water and bring to a boil. Boil 10 minutes, reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Soaking in water, if desired, should be completed before boiling. Discard water after soaking or boiling.

Meats
• Due to the nature of a crock pot, meat does not brown as it would if it were cooked in a skillet or oven. It is not necessary to brown meat before slow cooking, however, if you prefer the flavor and look of browned meat, brown your meat in a skillet with a little oil, then place the meat in the stoneware and follow the recipe as usual.

• Trim fats and wipe meats well to remove residue. (If meats contain fats, brown in a separate skillet or broiler and drain well before adding to cooker). Season with salt and pepper. Place meat in stoneware on top of vegetables.

• For roasts and stews, pour liquid over meat. Use no more liquid than specified in the recipe. More juices in meats and vegetables are retained in slow cooking than in conventional cooking.

Liquids
• A specific liquid called for in a recipe may be varied if an equal quantity is substituted (such as substituting a 10 1/2 ounce can of soup plus 4 ounces of water for a 14 1/2 ounce can of tomatoes OR 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth for 1/2 cup of wine, etc).

• Roasts can be cooked without water when set on LOW. We recommend a small amount, however, because the gravies are especially tasty. The more fat or “marbling” the meat has, the less liquid you need. The liquid is needed to properly soften and cook vegetables.

Vegetables
Most vegetables should be thinly sliced or placed near the sides or bottom of the stoneware. Meats generally cook faster than most vegetables in a crock pot.
Cooking with Frozen Foods You can cook frozen meats in your crock pot, however it is best to use the following guidelines:

• Add at least 1 cup of warm liquid to the stoneware before placing meat in the stoneware.

• Do not preheat the crock pot.

• Cook recipes containing frozen meats for an additional 4 to 6 hours on Low, or an additional 2 hours on High.


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Michael K. Sasaki is the founder of RecipeMatcher , where you can find delicious crock pot recipes , salsa recipes and barbecue recipes.



Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/self-improvement/sufficient-english-language-knowledge-a-must-have-in-todays-society.html http://www.articletrader.com/self-improvement/sufficient-english-language-knowledge-a-must-have-in-todays-society.html Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Have ever had difficulties in communicating with your associates, partners or just friends from abroad because you couldn’t always understand what they were saying or because you couldn’t make yourself understood? Have you been feeling left out of a debate because your knowledge of English was not as advanced as it should be? Did it ever occur to you that your business success was held back by this particular problem and that you could do so much better if you could remedy it? If the above describe a situation you’ve experienced, then it is time to find out how you can tip the scales in your favour.

First of all, acknowledging that it is high time you took some measures is the foremost step in putting the conversational handicap behind you permanently. English has slowly become a universal language, spoken in all fields of activity, from education to business, and it is conventionally established that every person involved must know the minimum required for his message to be understood entirely. Therefore, deciding to study English and get help in trying to overcome your problem is a necessary step and it will pay off almost instantly. All it takes is patience, devotion and hard work, as well as a well qualified teacher or an Intensive English course.

Although the market is bursting with different self-learning courses, cassettes, how-to-learn-at-home videos and other similar items, it is advisable that you acquire the services of a professional English teacher instead. Choosing the latter option will allow you to absorb more information, learn English terminology, and study English phonetics, all in a more natural way and in record time. Certain grammatical and vocabulary issues would be impossible to learn using a cassette, for example, while a qualified professor can lead you through an ongoing study of the matters. Also an important benefit of this kind of learning is its inter-human aspect, allowing you to feel more comfortable throughout the learning process. A residential English summer course could be the ideal answer. A family stay can be ideal but also can prove complicated. Staying in a residence offers independence but if the course organizers can assure a mixture of nationalities then hopefully you will be speaking English all day. A few courses offer the presence of teachers all day, this is obviously very recommendable.

However, you should pay great attention when choosing the person (or institution) that will instruct you as not all so-called “professional teachers” are indeed professional nor have the same qualifications. Neglecting this aspect can result in a series of drawbacks in the knowledge you gain, and consequently the results would not be the ones you had hoped for. Consider devoting a fairly long amount of time to this decision by studying different offers via the Internet or agencies, gathering opinions from people who have acquired the services of a certain teacher and make your choice based on the conclusions you draw from all these sources.

In conclusion, choosing to learn English or to improve your English language skills is a compulsory step, especially in the business world nowadays, as it allows you to make your ideas heard and also comprehend other people’s opinions. Leave your pride aside and get help from a professional and you won’t regret it even for a second.


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Tim McKeown, after studying zoology at Cambidge University Tim has spent 4 summers attending the intensive english summer courses with www.movingoncourses.com

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One of the best things you can do, when having to decide which wedding invitations to use, is to require the services of a professional wedding planner, either online or through a dedicated agency. However, if you can’t afford consulting a professional or feel that the decision should concern only you and your partner, then you could take a look at some different websites which offer diverse products for weddings, as well as advices and free consultancy. Besides being the easiest way to access wedding favors and products, wedding shopping via internet is the obvious option for the modern groom and bride, as it allows them to choose from a wide range of items specially thought to meet everyone’s tastes. The products offered are individually designed and adapted to such an occasion, so that they only serve you as well as possible.

Adequate and tastefully chosen wedding invitations are a considerable step forward towards a perfect marriage start, so taking the time to thoroughly check the available alternatives you have is highly recommended. Firstly, you have to make a mental sketch of what you would like your invitations to look like, what style they should be, and what sort of writings should they contain. An important advantage that online wedding stores have lies in knowing that you can choose from a variety of styles (from classical and elegant to unusual and funny), from diverse colors and fonts, as well as choosing the text that you want your guests to see when they open up their invitations. Whichever your preferences, you can be sure that your perfect invitation card is out there somewhere waiting to be found. All you need to have is patience and dedication.

In conclusion, remember that the road to a happy life alongside your partner starts with a small step which we call wedding, and as the first steps of a child, the wedding should be an unforgettable experience. Consequently, it needs detailed planning of every aspect, and the first important thing to do if picking the perfect wedding invitations. After all, you wouldn’t want to look at your wedding album photos and see anything but happy faces, would you?


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Michael Ford has been involved with the invitations industry for over 25 years and wrote several books on how to choose the right wedding invitations plus more. Michael Ford is also an editor for a popular invitations distributor, to see some of his favorite picks visit www.soposhinvitations.co.uk

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/computers/hardware/netiron-mlx-fuels-foundry-vs.-cisco-battle.html http://www.articletrader.com/computers/hardware/netiron-mlx-fuels-foundry-vs.-cisco-battle.html Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 San Francisco, California January 30, 2007: With internet traffic increasing at unprecedented rates, service providers are ramping up their networks to support the bandwidth intensive applications of the ever-growing web. According to a recent Dell’Oro report, the worldwide market for service provider routers is projected to approach $9 billion by 2011. Targeted at Internet service providers (ISPs), cable network operators, as well as triple and quadruple play operators, Foundry Networks has made a power play for the metro network space with the NetIron MLX routers. Based on the flagship XMR series router, the MLX offers the highest 10GbE and GbE density available to address current and forthcoming service provider capacity requirements. With Foundry’s compelling price of only $600/Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) port, industry leader Cisco Systems is starting to take notice.

After more than four years in development, the Carrier Routing System, or CRS-1 was released by Cisco in 2004 at a development cost of $500M. However due to changes in the IOS (Internetwork Operating System) and cost of almost $450,000 upon release, it only offered a rare glimpse of light for competition in the metro network space. Not surprisingly, competitors Foundry and Juniper quickly jumped into the ring.

Built on newer chip technology and advanced processors, Foundry’s XMR series edge routers answered the demand for a comparable router that is almost 1/5th of the price. Released in 2006, the MXR 3200 and MLX-32 MPLS enabled routers were developed to
offer the highest 10GbE and GbE density and provide up to two billion packets per second (Bpps) of IP/MPLS routing in a 128-port system. These improvements targeted the Triple and Quadruple play service providers who host bandwidth intensive applications, such as video on-demand, broadcast television, and large scale Voice over IP (VoIP).

Just this month, semiconductor developer Cadence Design Systems announced they would be integrating the NetIron MLX as part of their new centralized data center network. With a price/performance level that rivals any router on the market, Foundry has raised the stakes in the competitive 10Gbe market. Rival Cisco has already started to position itself as a provider of a broad range of management solutions targeted towards the coveted triple-play sector. The release and initial positive market response to the MLX series will likely prove a challenge to Cisco’s previously uncontested dominance.


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Brian Stadtmiller is currently the Technical Sales Manager for Townsend Assets Group (TAG), a leading reseller of pre-owned and refurbished data networking equipment like the NetIron MLX. With more than 2500 customers in 23 countries, TAG helps customers acquire, manage and remarket their technology. For more information go to http://www.townsendassets.com

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/computers/hardware/sell-your-used-cisco-gear-helpful-tips.html http://www.articletrader.com/computers/hardware/sell-your-used-cisco-gear-helpful-tips.html Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600
There are many reasons companies get rid of hardware. Sometimes companies replace dead equipment that is no longer functioning properly. In this instance, equipment can be salvaged or recycled, which amounts to getting small amounts of money for the value of the raw materials. However, more often companies are either upgrading or downsizing, in which case the equipment they are selling on the secondary market is still functioning perfectly but is no longer an integral part of a network.

There are a number of ways to go about selling your equipment on the secondary market.

EBAY

eBay is the world's garage sale. Not only that, eBay is a great place to buy and sell used networking hardware. If you perform a search for terms like "cisco router" you will find a slew of models, both new and used to choose from. Often listed at low starting bids or "buy it now" prices, products can be acquired for a fraction of the cost of new. While these prices can sometimes be lower than what would be paid when sourcing from a reputable vendor, there are some risks that go hand in hand with buying and selling any network hardware on eBay.

For one, many eBay users post items that they may or may not currently have in stock. If an order comes in, they search the inventory of other brokers to find it at a lower cost than it was sold. This means that if they can't source it immediately, you may be forced to wait for more time than you expected, while they source one. If you are selling used equipment, you will have to deal with buyers who may be suspicious about your listing. You should use clear language in your description, assuring the prospective buyer that the item you listed is physically in stock.

Secondly, there may be significant costs associated with freight and shipping. A fully loaded Catalyst 6500 model weighs a lot. You may end up paying a large amount of money to ship it to the buyer. This can sometimes be an unexpected cost the buyer may not be comfortable with. If you are shipping a piece of networking gear, make sure to always require insurance. This prevents any liability for items that are damaged in shipping. Since the shipper is the one who has to file a claim, this can be a real headache. Conversely, you can avoid the whole issue of shipping by stipulating that your auction will be "local pick-up only." This means that you will not be required to complete the sale of your item if the winning bidder is not able to pick-up.

Lastly, you may be competing against vendors/members who offer a product guarantee. Most reputable vendors offer some sort of warranty for end-users, ranging from 90-days to 1-year. By not including a guarantee on your item, you may lose potential bidders who feel more comfortable having some kind of warranty on a large investment.

You can sometimes offload equipment quickly and easily on eBay; however, because of this fact, a number of established vendors utilize this service as well. In this instance, you are competing against a technology specialist who has the experience, inventory, and leverage to appeal to a large segment of buyers. In the end, your greatest weapon is price.

SECONDARY MARKET

The secondary market is a great, safe way to purchase used Cisco hardware. There are many vendors spread out across the country offering discounted gear and product guarantees. Because most companies actually house inventory, buyers stand a good chance of getting a required order filled quickly and packaged professionally. However, distance is still a factor when placing an order, as shipping charges can add substantial cost to an out of state transaction.

Finding the right company for you can be accomplished by performing specific searches in any of the major search engines. Instead of simply searching for "buy used cisco" or some other relatively general term, you can modify your search by adding a qualifying geo-specific keyword such as "San Francisco" or "sf." The search phrase "San Francisco used cisco" will return a number of companies that are located in your geographic region, and thus will minimize shipping costs and transit time. Also, by using Yahoo's local search filter, you can perform a general search like "buy used cisco" and then filter results to show only those companies that are physically located close by. All you need is to be logged into a Yahoo account to take advantage of this feature.

Specialized technology vendors may also offer full-service liquidation services to manage all aspects of the buying process, which minimizes the effort required on the part of the seller. Liquidation services make the most sense for companies with large amounts of hardware that they need to unload. Instead of finding buyers for individual pieces and sourcing a salvage company to recycle the unusable equipment, you can work with one point of contact who will manage all the logistics, transportation, and valuation of an entire lot of gear. This allows you to focus your energy on your core, revenue-producing activities.

The timeline from your initial communication and RFQ to an offer and full payment can depend on both the company and the size and type of the lot. Some companies offer a quote and deposit payment in as little as 48-hours of a RFQ, with the remaining balance paid upon receipt and inspection of all equipment. Your final offer will take into account the model/make, condition, and the current market demand for the used hardware. The entire process can take anywhere from 5 working days to 2 weeks. Make sure to find a company that you feel comfortable working with, as there a quite a few small brokers that do not have the capital or bandwidth to efficiently handle your business.

With adequate research and due diligence, you can find the appropriate marketplace to sell your used Cisco hardware and receive fair value for your surplus equipment.



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Chris Hill has a collective 5 years experience in IT sales. He is currently Director of Carrier Sales for Townsend Assets Group (TAG), a leading reseller of pre-owned data networking and telecom equipment. For more comprehensive information on the process of selling used hardware, refer to TAG’s Sell Used Cisco page.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/sports/southport-dockage.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/southport-dockage.html Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 A full-service marina has facilities available for boat washing. It also has facilities for cleaning wood, fiberglass, rigging, engine, and propeller painting, maintenance, and repair, haul outs, and diving. This type of marina attracts boating aficionados with such extra amenities like deep water for boating, safe tie-ups, launching ramps, dock hand and concierge service. There are water, electricity, television, and telephone service to the boat, sewage pumping, as well as storage facilities. The availability of ship chandlers and water taxis, are pluses for attracting patronage of leisure boat owners. To serve as cream on the cake for their patrons, modern full-service marinas have parking lots for cars of boat owners and their guests.
As a lover of boating and sailing in general, you will have peace of mind and an enjoyable cruise, when you know that at the end of each day’s journey, you have a reliable marina within reach. There, you can tie up your boat or anchor you’re yacht in safe moorings, completely out of harm’s way of the buffetings of the turbulent ocean waves. A full service marina also provides you a one stop destination for servicing your boat or yacht. You can refuel your ocean going vessel there also. In such a marina, your personal needs and those of your guests are taken care of without your having to go further ashore. Without going into the neighboring towns and communities, you can stock up on your boat’s supplies at the marina where your vessel is moored.
When you set off at dawn from a full-service marina, you’re assured that while you were having your beauty rest at night, the management of the marina had put your boat in tip-top shape for your journey, as per your contract with them. When you check your boat’s supplies of water, electricity and other essentials, you are gratified that all your needs have been taken care of by the marina staff. All you have to do is start your sea vessel’s engines, untie your boat from its moorings and zoom off. With the full assurance that if anything goes amiss during your journey, you have help nearby to bail you and your boat or yacht out of trouble, you can settle down to a most enjoyable fun-filled day on the sea.


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Karl B. is the manager of http://www.southport-marina.com/ , a site that provides Southport dockage for both yachts and boats.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/travel/destinations/ojai-city-california-an-idyllic-vacation-destination.html http://www.articletrader.com/travel/destinations/ojai-city-california-an-idyllic-vacation-destination.html Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Everyone dreams of that perfect vacation, in an idyllic, stress-free, and clean location, with excellent accommodation and recreational facilities for the whole family. To most people, this scenario remains a dream, an eldorado. To the knowledgeable, it exists in reality. Can you picture in your mind’s eye what the original ‘Garden of Eden’, or ‘Shangri-La’ must have looked like? Then be ready to see the modern one. Welcome to Ojai, a small city in Ventura County, Southern California, USA. A most interesting place to have your next unforgettable vacation, the city has a population of about eight thousand souls.

This town is located less than twenty kilometers from the Pacific Ocean coast in Southern California, and within ear shots of the cities of San Buenaventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. It is about fifteen minutes drive from San Buenaventura, and less than an hour by car from either Santa Barbara or Los Angeles. The location of the city within the valley of the same name, which is surrounded by hills and mountains on two sides, and a river running between, gives it a most scenic beauty.

The valley was given its name by the Chumash Indians who lived in it before it was settled by a Spaniard, Fernando Tico who built a ranch there in 1837. Ojai in Chumash language means ‘Valley of the Moon’. Fernando Tico sold his land holdings to some oil prospectors in 1853. The new land owners built a city and named it Nordhoff. The German sounding city name was changed to Ojai during the First World War in 1917.
The unsurpassed scenic beauty of this area makes it a veritable destination for movie sets and film festivals. The valley was the location for the famous 1937 Frank Capra film, ‘Lost Horizon’, which depicted the mythical utopia called ‘Shangri-La’.

This place is also the home of the Ojai Film Festival, which annually showcases independent films from around the world. The film festival holds every year in mid-summer. The scenic beauty of the area is further accentuated by the superlative efforts put in the environmental development of both the city proper, and its surrounding countryside by the city authorities. As proof of their determination to maintain the town as the ultimate destination for every stressed out big city dweller, and keep the metropolis spotlessly clean, the city council has instituted a two day street cleaning exercise per month. All cars are moved off the city streets and side-walks, while both roads and drains are given thorough scrubbing.

As if to take a cue from the city council, Ojai hotels are a beauty to behold. From the rustic country style cottages to the most modern, elegant, well appointed architectural styles, all hotels are pleasing to view. The interior of each hotel is most comfortable and tastefully furnished. All types of accommodation are provided by Ojai hotels. From the cheap but comfortable single room, to two or more bedroom apartments, right up to suites and condos. Your choice of accommodation is limited only by the size of your purse, or the depth of your pocket. The Topatopa mountains on the north side and the Sulphur mountains to the south, enclose the valley, which is drained by the Ventura River. Every evening, just before sunset, you can watch the surreal beauty of the hallow cast over both valley and city by the brilliant shade of pink on the Topatopa Bluffs. Ojai City is one vacation destination you will remember for a long time after your first visit.


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Razvan Marian Jr is a freelance writer with more years of experience in the field. He is very fond of traveling and manages a blog about Ojai hotels, blog which can be found at www.Ojai-Hotels.com
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This town is located less than twenty kilometers from the Pacific Ocean coast in Southern California, and within ear shots of the cities of San Buenaventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. It is about fifteen minutes drive from San Buenaventura, and less than an hour by car from either Santa Barbara or Los Angeles. The location of the city within the valley of the same name, which is surrounded by hills and mountains on two sides, and a river running between, gives it a most scenic beauty.

The valley was given its name by the Chumash Indians who lived in it before it was settled by a Spaniard, Fernando Tico who built a ranch there in 1837. Ojai in Chumash language means ‘Valley of the Moon’. Fernando Tico sold his land holdings to some oil prospectors in 1853. The new land owners built a city and named it Nordhoff. The German sounding city name was changed to Ojai during the First World War in 1917.
The unsurpassed scenic beauty of this area makes it a veritable destination for movie sets and film festivals. The valley was the location for the famous 1937 Frank Capra film, ‘Lost Horizon’, which depicted the mythical utopia called ‘Shangri-La’.

This place is also the home of the Ojai Film Festival, which annually showcases independent films from around the world. The film festival holds every year in mid-summer. The scenic beauty of the area is further accentuated by the superlative efforts put in the environmental development of both the city proper, and its surrounding countryside by the city authorities. As proof of their determination to maintain the town as the ultimate destination for every stressed out big city dweller, and keep the metropolis spotlessly clean, the city council has instituted a two day street cleaning exercise per month. All cars are moved off the city streets and side-walks, while both roads and drains are given thorough scrubbing.

As if to take a cue from the city council, Ojai hotels are a beauty to behold. From the rustic country style cottages to the most modern, elegant, well appointed architectural styles, all hotels are pleasing to view. The interior of each hotel is most comfortable and tastefully furnished. All types of accommodation are provided by Ojai hotels. From the cheap but comfortable single room, to two or more bedroom apartments, right up to suites and condos. Your choice of accommodation is limited only by the size of your purse, or the depth of your pocket. The Topatopa mountains on the north side and the Sulphur mountains to the south, enclose the valley, which is drained by the Ventura River. Every evening, just before sunset, you can watch the surreal beauty of the hallow cast over both valley and city by the brilliant shade of pink on the Topatopa Bluffs. Ojai City is one vacation destination you will remember for a long time after your first visit.


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Razvan Marian Jr is a freelance writer with more years of experience in the field. He is very fond of traveling and manages a blog about Ojai hotels, blog which can be found at www.Ojai-Hotels.com
Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/finance/real-estate/premier-properties-longport-nj-real-estate.html http://www.articletrader.com/finance/real-estate/premier-properties-longport-nj-real-estate.html Fri, 29 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600
Jerome worked full time for his father’s real estate firm and became a successful residential real estate broker, working the Philadelphia markets for 15 years. In 1990, Jerome decided to leave the family business in the capable hands of his brother to pursue a real estate career at the New Jersey shore. Angel’s family also summered in Longport since the 1960’s. Angel grew up in Camden, New Jersey, where she attended the Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken and was in the first female graduating class. She went on to attend Rider University (Lawrenceville, NJ) and graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.

Angel moved to the shore on a full time basis and opened a gift boutique, aptly named “Angel’s Heaven”, in Margate New Jersey, which quickly became a popular and successful gift shop. Angel successfully operated this retail business for eight years, before deciding she was ready for a career change. Angel’s brother, Joseph DiLorenzo a local Realtor / Developer, persuaded Angel to consider a career path in real estate in Longport NJ.

Jerome and Angel purchased Premier Properties Real Estate Inc. from Angel’s brother in 1994. Jerome and Angel have developed a team approach and began offering highly specialized, personalized service for real estate in Longport NJ. Their goal was to make their growing firm unique in the market. Together, they have built a team of community-based, experienced, knowledgeable “career” agents passionately committed to delivering an exceptionally high level of customer service.


Specializing in vacation and luxury homes in the upscale Longport market and neighboring Absecon Island beach communities for over 18 years; Premier Properties Real Estate Inc. sells nearly 75% of all real estate in Longport, NJ. Premier Properties Real Estate Inc. team consists of hand selected full time agents in addition to Angel and Jerome as well as 3 full time support staff members.

Jerome and Angel also possess development and new construction experience which is an invaluable asset when interacting with builder / developer clients. Jerome and Angel reside in Longport, New Jersey along with numerous family members and are active members of the community.

Their commitment to serving this community is unparalleled in the industry. Some community interests for Premier Properties are high school football coaching, quarterly senior luncheons, fund raising for Longport fire and rescue, volunteering at the Epiphany Catholic Church and sponsors of Longport Senior Citizen Help.

As the real estate market fluctuates, Premier Properties remains solid and consistent. For Real estate in Longport NJ, they are the undeniable leader and pillar in their community.


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Jerome DiPentino has built Premier Properties using old fashion hard work and unparalleled customer service to a loyal customer base. Specializing in real estate in Longport, NJ he can be found online at http://www.premiersells.com.



Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/food/recipes/salsa-is-good-for-you.html http://www.articletrader.com/food/recipes/salsa-is-good-for-you.html Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600
Although tomatoes are the main ingredient of salsa, many times, you’ll see salsa without tomatoes. Fruit salsa (mango salsa) is becoming a very popular alternative to the traditional tomato salsa. Originally used strictly with Mexican food (salsa means sauce in Spanish), salsa is now being used with such things as eggs, potatoes, burgers and other foods. Since salsa is so easy to make, you can have many types of fresh salsa in your refrigerator at all times. If you like especially spicy food, you can add extra spice to your recipe. Certain cultures that enjoy spicy food (Indian) also enjoy making and using homemade salsa. Even cultures that aren’t used to spicy food (Japanese) enjoy using salsa (although, a milder version of salsa) with their dishes.

Now, let’s turn to the healthy aspect of salsa. With so much flavor, it’s hard to believe that salsa is actually very healthy for you. Salsa adds an extra serving of fruits or vegetables. The only downside of eating store salsa is that they are typically high in sodium (not high in fat). When you make salsa at home, there is nothing unhealthy about it. A tablespoon of a condiment, whether ketchup or salsa, cannot supply a very large amount of nutrients, no matter what the ingredients.

But in larger portions, the various vegetables and fruits in salsa can supply a wide range of antioxidant vitamins, natural phytochemicals (such as lycopene in tomatoes), and the mineral potassium that is in such short supply in our diets. Also, researchers have identified a compound in cilantro, a key flavor component of salsa and a variety of other dishes, that kills harmful Salmonella bacteria and shows promise as a safe, natural food additive that could help prevent foodborne illness, according to a joint study by U.S. and Mexican researchers.

The compound -- dodecenal -- was isolated from the fresh leaves of cilantro, or coriander, one of the main ingredients found in salsa, along with tomatoes, onions and green chilies. The compound also is found in the seeds of cilantro. Both leaves and seeds contain about the same amount of dodecenal, but the leaves are used more abundantly in salsa.

Basically, who doesn’t love salsa? So, the next time you think of reaching for the ketchup, think about grabbing some salsa instead. Before you know it, salsa will be served with everything.


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Michael K. Sasaki is the founder of RecipeMatcher - http://www.recipematcher.com , where you can find delicious salsa recipes, crock pot recipes, barbecue recipes and many more.

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