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BlogsPumpkin Bread RecipesSubmitted by admin on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 06:30.Starbucks had this fantastic pumpkin loaf recipe. Then, they discontinued it-- yanked the pumpkin rug right from under me. Here's a recipe for you to make yourself:
1 cup margarine
3 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 1/3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
4 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
2/3 cup water
2 cups canned pumpkin
1 cup nuts (optional)
1. Cream together margarine, sugar, and eggs.
2. Combine all dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture alternately with water and pumpkin.
3. Beat well.
4. Pour into 2 well greased loaf pans.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minute or until toothpick comes out clean.
Carrot Loaf RecipeSubmitted by admin on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 06:26.I loved the Starbucks Carrot Loaf when they carried it. This is an approximation.
Ingredients
* 4 eggs
* 2 cups brown sugar
* 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
* 3 cups carrots, grated
* 1 cup mixed fruit
* 1 tsp. vanilla
* 1 cup walnuts
* 1 cup raisins
* 2 tsp. baking soda
* 2 tsp. baking powder
* 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
* 1/2 tsp. allspice
* 1/2 tsp. cloves
* 2 tsp. cinnamon
* 1 tsp. ginger
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 3 cups flour
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease two loaf pans.
250-984-3105Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 18:52.Something called "Vantel" called for Children's Leukemia. No confirmation as to whether this is a real charity or not.
Get a $2500 Gift Card From MECSubmitted by admin on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 18:26.800-610-5421Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 04:49.The tide of scam calls is rising again. Now up: 800-610-5421
They say they are from burn fund (aka the Victoria Burn Unit). This is a telemarketing scam and you can safely ignore the calls.
WorkHomeMyself.com is hacking Facebook accountsSubmitted by admin on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 15:53.A Facebook user awoke to find this phrase on her list of Wall posts: "made $130 today working at home! go to WorkHomeMyself.com to see how you can start also! jdx"
It was posted via the "Mobile Web" and the user doesn't have that functionality set up, so Facebook may be facing a real flaw in their authentication if hackers can slapshot a post into an account, bypassing users' authentication and FB's system set-ups. At present, there is no sign of people with Mobile Web enabled being hacked.
Thanks: WorkHomeMyself.com
Can I suggest a real place for finding online work? http://www.someexperiencerequired.com
iTunes Cards Do Not Work For iPod and iPhone apps!Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/31/2009 - 06:11.In Canada, iTunes cards purchased for use on the iTunes.ca site cannot be used to purchase iPod/iPhone apps. You can purchase music, but not the apps. When one unhappy consumer complained to iTunes that she didn't want songs, she wanted apps, she received a quick response from iTunes. They offered her 5 extra songs. Obviously, they don't read their complaints, they just cough up additional music in response.
This Christmas: don't buy anyone an iTunes card.
Celebrate Random Torch RunsSubmitted by admin on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 04:05.The Olympic Torch run is coming to Canada. Thousands of people will relay the torch around Canada in prelude to the 2010 Winter Olympics in rainy Vancouver.
What if people really get behind the idea of a torch run? What if anyone with access to a stick and flame take to their nearest road and jog down the lane? No one will run them down-- they'll just honk their horns in frustration and a backlog of traffic gets bigger and more tangled. It would be the ultimate democratization of the Olympic experience-- don't limit this to just a tiny percentage of people and streets. Make the Olympic experience ubiquitous. Wherever you live, join in the excitement and run down a street with a torch. Carry your own torch for the 2010 Olympics!
How to Be More DecisiveSubmitted by admin on Sun, 10/25/2009 - 04:26.How to Be More Decisive - Do you struggle to make decisions? Do you sometimes find yourself dithering for ages, weighing up multiple options, or trying to second-guess what other people might want you to do? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Many people have trouble being decisive – but it’s an important trait to have, both in life and in business.
Postal Code Register GotchaSubmitted by admin on Wed, 10/21/2009 - 06:03.Michaels and other retailers are polling you for your postal code. Why? They're trolling for demographics. The same organizations that raise the ramparts and provide poor service, expect your money and your demographic information.
How can you counter this? We all need to provide this postal code, when asked: X0A 2K0 -- X0A is Nuanvut, but 2K0 is not a real suffix. That said, I'm calling it Proteston-- it's a picturesque respite from invasive retailers.
Dump your HSBC MastercardSubmitted by admin on Wed, 10/21/2009 - 05:42.Here are some reasons to dump your HSBC Mastercard and ways to navigate their intentionally contradictory dispute process:
Epic: Kindle 2 Fails Man's Drop Test, Forces Amazon To Pay Him $400Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/21/2009 - 05:24.Epic: Kindle 2 Fails Man's Drop Test, Forces Amazon To Pay Him $400 -
Paul bought a Kindle 2 from Amazon.
Top 5 Home Repairs You Should Never Do YourselfSubmitted by admin on Wed, 09/30/2009 - 14:43.Top 5 Home Repairs You Should Never Do Yourself - With the Internet as our guide, it seems as though no job is too large for our capable hands. But there are five jobs you should step away from and call a professional.
9 Secrets of Truly Happy PeopleSubmitted by admin on Wed, 09/30/2009 - 14:42.9 Secrets of Truly Happy People - It’s pretty safe to say that at the end of the day, there are really only one or two things that truly matter. Making money, finding fame or prestige, owning the right toys – if you’re honest, these things are not the be-all end-all, are they? Wouldn’t you agree that your ultimate intention in life is to live well and be happy?
Angry Letter to Serious CoffeeSubmitted by admin on Wed, 09/30/2009 - 14:21.I really like Serious Coffee and most of your locations are great. The Broad St. location in Victoria is the exception.
Monday night we came in about 7:40PM. The staff were hurriedly trying to get things ready to close up. They didn't have decaf but they charged us for an americano and tried to make it. The woman working the expresso was untrained: starting with a lot of water and topping it up with the decaf and then discarding the decaf that wouldn't fit and pouring out enough to make room for cream. When my wife couldn't find the cream for her decaf, the other clerk explained that it wasn't his problem: they have to close up and they only get paid until 8:30.
Why not try for 2300% mark-up?Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/22/2009 - 04:58.According to this UsedVictoria post, this is an "antique dresser." It's actually 40 or so years old. The original owner sold it on UsedVictoria for $10. The buyer tried to weasel her down to $5 but she held her ground. Then, he took it home and posted it for $115! Way to go. If you want to ask the seller a question, be my guest.
Canadian Tire: Accept the Deceptive Pricing Or BE ARRESTEDSubmitted by admin on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 17:47.On Saturday, June 20th at approximately 3PM, we shopped at the Douglas St. Canadian Tire store in Victoria, BC. We picked up a number of gardening items. Of note was a two valve hose timer. There were two of them on the shelf recessed back a little as though there were more on the same shelf facing earlier. The price point description below was a little vague because of the abbreviations, but it referenced the brand and said it was priced at $39.99. We picked one up and took our purchases through a checkout. Just after the transaction was complete, I looked at the receipt and saw this item rang up at $59.99. I turned to the cashier and brought this up. She said she would do a price check and called for someone in that department.
Find Some Job Interview MojoSubmitted by admin on Tue, 03/17/2009 - 04:35.The second step in getting a job is having an interview with a potential employer. The first step was sending your application and after careful review by the company, you are seen as candidate for the vacant position.
In the midst of technological advancement nowadays, the "back-to-basics" rule still applies when it comes to getting hired for a job. It does not matter if you are planning to apply for a million-dollar company or a small, independent firm. When you face an interviewer, it all boils down to how you present yourself. This is the deciding factor whether you will get hired or not.
So you have distributed your resume to prospective employers and you have determined the correct job to apply for. The next step is to schedule the job interview.
Know Thyself: Taking a Skillset Inventory BEFORE you write your resumeSubmitted by admin on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 00:04.Welders don't apply for dentist jobs (usually). PHP coders usually don't apply for .NET jobs if they lack those skills.
When applying for a job, identify your strengths and weaknesses and get prepared to address them. By knowing your advantage, the chances of getting the job that you want will surely get easier. But you should not get too confident since this is one of the common mistakes that plague job applicants. Appearing too confident or as somewhat of a know it all person will only get you labeled by your interviewer as unfit for the job.
Identify your Skills
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