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November 24, 2012

Jeb Bush In 2016?

Source: http://nation.foxnews.com/jeb-bush/2012/11/23/jeb-

Jeb Bush, brother and son of former Bush presidents, is said to be mulling a presidential run in 2016, according to the New York Times.

The Times cites Bush supporters and friends in its report that the former Florida governor is "weighing financial and family considerations" for a future run.

Though Bush remains popular in Florida and has garnered national attention with his support for immigration and education reform, there is lingering concern that the persistent unpopularity of the last Bush to hold the White House, his brother President George W. Bush, could hinder his bid.

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Just fucking shoot me now, won't these people ever go away?
November 18, 2012

My favorite winter soups

New here - escaping from politics - all the soups in this thread are Gluten Free

Recipe: Curried Pumpkin-Peanut Soup
Serves 6

- 2 tablespoons red-skinned peanuts
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 medium clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 cups fresh or canned pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons mild curry powder
- dash cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt, divided
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1. Put the peanuts into a small baking pan and roast in a preheated 350-degree oven 10 minutes. Cool slightly; place in a kitchen towel and rub together to remove the skins. Chop coarsely and set aside.

2. In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. With a whisk, stir in the pumpkin, peanut butter, chicken broth, curry, cayenne and salt. Bring just to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. Add more curry and cayenne to taste preference.

3. Purée the soup in a food processor or in several batches in a blender. Pour back into the pan and set over medium-low heat. Stir in 1/2 cup yogurt and the lemon juice. Heat through for about 5 minutes but do not let the soup come to a boil.

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I'm a caterer - this is my most requested recipe

WEST AFRICAN CHICKEN PEANUT SOUP

Serves 6-8 Fast & Easy


2 Cups diced, cooked chicken
l 1/3 Cups diced onion
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1/4 Cup dark sesame oil

1 Tbsp. curry powder
1 Tsp. pepper
1 Tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup. tomato paste
2 cups chopped, stewed tomatoes
6 Tbsp. chunky peanut butter
Salt to taste (if needed)

Saute the chicken, onion and garlic in the sesame oil for 10 minutes.
Add seasonings and saute 1 minute.
Add rest of ingredients, stirring until blended and heating until very hot,
but----
DO NOT ALLOW SOUP TO COME TO A BOIL - this is important - soup becomes "sour" if it simmers too long.

Ready to serve immediately when hot. Freezes great. Great soup to serve with rustic bread for dipping.

October 29, 2012

Chris Christie

Source: http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at20

Christie in a sweatshirt just now, in spite of the emergency his State is living through now, his initial comments were just political, fucking insane.

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October 21, 2012

Teannitus, medical question, anyone have experience with this disorder?

(edited to add: this was intended to be a satire)

I’ve done a preliminary search on Google about this, but I’m wondering if anyone here has any experience with this and if you have found any treatment that has helped with your loved ones. This is what I’ve found so far:

What is teannitus?

Teannitus is a ringing, swishing, or other type of noise that seems to originate in the ear or head, during which a person hears and believes strange and erratic messages that they believe, despite having had an education. In many cases it is not a serious problem, but rather a nuisance that eventually resolves. Rarely, however, teannitus can represent a serious mental condition.
It is not a single disease, but a symptom of an underlying condition. Nearly 47 % of Americans suffer from this disorder. In almost all cases, only the patient can hear the noise.

What causes teannitus?

Teannitus can arise in any of the following areas: the outer ear, the middle ear, the inner ear, or by abnormalities in the brain. Some teannitus or head noise is normal, but for many with this disorder, it is a constant noise that prevents them from being able to focus on what they know to be true.
One of the most common causes of teannitus is damage to the reasoning ability of the sufferer. Advancing age is generally accompanied by a certain amount of fear that comes with aging, and consequently this can often become chronic teannitus.
Today, politics seems to be a very common cause of teannitus, and it often damages reasoning abilities as well. Unfortunately, many people are unconcerned about the harmful long term effects of this condition.


I’d appreciate any feedback, as I have a BIL and SIL who are suffering from this and am concerned that it may be a genetic condition that could effect my 4 nephews in the future.

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Chose my username because we share the 1st 3 letters of our names and was tired and trying to think of a name and password when I first signed on here. Always been a Dem. since I was old enough to vote in '68.
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