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Skriven 2012-02-21 10:23:00 av Glen Jamieson
     Kommentar till en text av Michael Loo
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 -=> Quoting Michael Loo to Glen Jamieson <=-

 GJ> In Australia pensioners get discounts for just about everything, and in
 GJ> some Asian and European countries where the elderly are given due
 GJ> respect, I have received benefits, such as long distance bus tickets
 GJ> given at the EU seniors' half price rates in Madrid and Naples.  Of
 GJ> course I always ask if I can get seniors' rates.

 ML> I discover that in some jurisdictions I am now entitled to
 ML> such, if I remember to check up on it. When traveling with
 ML> Lilli, things are much easier - I just link arms with her
 ML> and say, two seniors, please.

When I am travelling with Leonore, I am usually automatically given
Senior discount and so is she.  As she is not quite of senior age, she
accepts the discount but with reservations.  "I don't really look like
a Senior, do I?"  I have to be diplomatic.  No problem with Nancy.
 
 GJ> last week I made a goat curry with coconut cream, and when freshly
 GJ> made, the 4 chilies in it gave quite a strong effect - nose running,
 GJ> etc - but several hours later that had deteriorated to quite a mild
 GJ> flavour, and by next day the chili had vanished, leaving only the
 GJ> coconut as the dominant flavour.
 ML> What a disappointment!

Very much so.  When Jason complained that it was not hot enough, 3 or
4 hours after it was made, I was surprised.   Kevin took some home
with him, and he also complained about the lack of chili next day.
I learnt a lesson - eat it all up when freshly made with coconut.

 ML> -
 
 GJ> I wonder what that would be used for?  Lighting a hookah?
 ML> TSA claims cigars and pipes - in either case I am
 ML> apprehensive that users might burn their hair or noses.
 GJ> Or someone else's, depending on where it is directed.
 ML> That was probably the concern, though using them as weapons
 ML> seems a little far-fetched. It is said, though, that the
 ML> flame is sufficient to cut some metals.

Very interesting.  I really will have to get one.
 
 ML> that come midyear I will be offered Global Entry for free
 ML> (regular price $100 or so), a program that prescreens trusted
 ML> travelers and then allows entry by handprint identification.
 GJ> Is that truly Global, or just in USA?

 ML> Good for entry into the USA from anyplace. Not otherwise useful.
 
But that would mean all arrival airports would have to get the
handprint recognition equipment.  I'm sure it would be expensive.

 ML> to be impressed at how efficient the government guys are.
 GJ> While your president is getting friendly with a future Chinese leader.

 ML> Invest in the future, isn't that what you're supposed to do?

As Winston said, "Jaw, jaw is better than war, war."

Or as Barbara said of Gorby, "He is someone I can do business with."

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: HAND MEASUREMENTS
 Categories: Tips, Info
      Yield: 1 servings
 
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  A HANDFUL                       3 TABLESPOONS
  A PALMFUL                       2 TABLESPOONS
  A PINCH                       1/4 TEASPOON
  A FEW GOOD PINCHES              1 TEASPOON
  ONCE AROUND THE PAN             1 TABLESPOON OF LIQUID
  TWICE AROUND THE PAN            2 TABLESPOON OF LIQUID
  3 OR 4 TIMES AROUND THE PAN   1/4 CUP OF LIQUID
  
  From: GUY FOOD - TOP 30 - 30-MINUTE MEALS By: RACHAEL RAY ISBN: 1
  891105 21 3 Scanned by: KEVIN JCJD SYMONS SEPTEMBER 2007
 
MMMMM
 
On this day in 1965 Malcolm X was assassinated in New York.
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