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Stocks closed higher amid rising prices for oil and gold, as the market hit new highs.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 32.85 points, or 0.27 percent, to close at 12,426.75, the highest close for the blue-chip index since June 5, 2008.
Cisco , American Express and JPMorgan led blue-chips higher, while Caterpillar and Pfizer fell.
The S&P 500 gained 2.91 points, or 0.2 percent, to close at 1,335.54, breaking through a key resistance level at 1,333. It was the highest close for the broad market index since Feb. 18.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 8.63 points, or 0.3 percent, to close at 2,799.82, also the highest close since Feb. 18.
The CBOE Volatility Index, widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, fell below 17.
Among key S&P sectors, financials and utilities rose, while materials and energy slipped.
The Russell 2000 Index of small caps rose slightly, but hit 854.65, its highest close since July 13, 2007.
Banks led the market higher as a new quarter got underway, and portfolio managers who had lightened positions in the first quarter moved back in, according to Scott Redler, chief strategic officer at T3live.com.
The sector was also helped by the prospect of rising rates, as well as "some clarity on the foreclosure mess," Redler says.
JPMorgan , Citigroup , and Wells Fargo were among gainers.
Technical factors continue to point to internal strength in the market, said Jack Ablin, U.S. portfolio strategist at Harris Private Bank. One of these factors is that a broad array of stocks have participated in the market's gains, even as two sectors — energy and industrials — dominated in the first quarter.
Also, Ablin points out, retail investors appear to be stepping back into the market.
"I'm getting the reading that the cash on the sidelines is filtering in," Ablin said.
(Read another view: Small Investors Avoid Stocks, So What Are They Buying?)
High oil prices pressured stocks throughout the session, particularly shares of energy and transportation companies.
London Brent crude rose to near 2 1/2-year highs to more than $122 a barrel and U.S. light crude retreated slightly after trading above $108 a barrel. (Read More: What Would Record Oil Mean for Stocks?)
AMR , United Continental and DeltaAir , all declined sharply as oil prices rose.
Also materials stocks, led by Monsanto , began to lose ground after the fertilizer producer reported disappointing revenue results, although the firm beat earnings estimates and confirmed guidance for the year.
And stocks closely dependent on oil prices also faded, such as Eastman Chemical, Dow Chemical and DuPont .
Other commodities also continued to climb to new levels. Gold prices hit an all-time high of $1,460 an ounceovernight, before retreating slightly to close at $1,457.70, a new record closing high. Silver also advanced to record levels, closing at $39.38.
The dollar , meanwhile, traded flat against a basket of currencies.
On the tech front, Cisco shares climbed a day after CEO John Chambers sent an internal memo defending the networking company's strategy while acknowledging it has flaws in "operational execution" and a loss of accountability.
While flawed, investors view Cisco's stock as still having value. It seems to be "quite inexpensive" and relative to its peers, it remains "very attractive," Simon Leopold, analyst at Morgan Keegan said on CNBC.
"The expectation that the company has lost overall market share is a tremendous exaggeration and this is presenting to investors an opportunity for investment—[although] it's not necessarily a short-term trade," Leopold added.
Also, most semiconductor stocks continued to rise in the wake of Texas Instrument's $6.5 billion all-cash bid for National Semiconductor .
The iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund rose another 1 percent after advancing on Tuesday. Advanced Microdevices and Micron were among the gainers.
Broadcom soared after Oppenheimer upgraded the communications semiconductor provider to "outperform" from "perform," citing the growth in wireless markets and networking.
Meanwhile, American Superconductor plunged more than 40 percent after the wind-turbine gear maker warned it expects to post a quarterly loss and cut its revenue view sharply.
In M&A news, Smithfield Foods sank after the pork producer confirmed it is in talks to acquire a majority stakein European meat producer Campofrio Food.
NYSE Euronext'sboard of directors plans to meet by April 14 to consider Nasdaq OMX Group's unsolicited takeover bid, though no firm date has been set, a person familiar with the plan told Reuters Tuesday. A NYSE spokesman told CNBC that the Nasdaq counteroffer: "Is not an alternative we are considering, period."
Retail stocks will be in the spotlight when monthly same-store sales are released on Thursday. According to a report, consumers are still spending, but at a slower rate than a year ago, because Easter is late this year and consumers are beginning to worry about rising gas prices.
One retailer on the rise is Abercrombie & Fitch , which received price target upgrades from several brokerages after the clothing chain forecast strong profits next year at an analyst meeting a day earlier. Rivals Aeropostale , Delia's and Urban Outfitters also gained.
Bed, Bath & Beyond is expected to report earnings after-the-bell.
Dish Network shares rose slightly after the satellite TV provider won Blockbuster in a bankruptcy auctionfor about $320 million.
In economic news, the Mortgage Bankers Association'sweekly gauge of mortgage loan activity dropped 2 percent in the week ended April 1, led by refinancing applications, which fell 6.2 percent.
Meanwhile, Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart said the economy remains too fragile to begin raising rates. Lockhart also said the central bank had no compelling reason to shift course on its $600 billion bond buying program. Some members have hinted that the Fed could cut the program short.
On Tuesday, the Fed released minutes of its last policy setting meeting that showed Fed members are divided on the need for further stimulus and future interest rate increases.
In the U.S., Congress faces a Friday deadline to approve a spending bill. Negotiations continued Wednesday.
In Europe, Portugal said Wednesday that it will need help after allfrom the European Union, but it remains unclear whether the nation is seeking a short-term loan or bailout similar to one received by Greece. The nation has struggled with worsening finances. Last month, Prime Minister Jose Socrates resigned when the parliament failed to pass austerity measures he backed.
"In this difficult situation, which could have been avoided, I understand that it is necessary to resort to the financing mechanisms available within the European framework," Finance Minister Fernando Teixeira dos Santos said, according to Reuters. Earlier, Portugal had to pay a high priced to raise 1 billion euros in a short-term debt.
European stocks closed higher, adding to their three-week rally.
On Tap This Week:
THURSDAY: Monthly chain-store sales, Bank of England Announcement, European Central Bank announcement, jobless claims, consumer credit, money supply; Lacker speaks; earnings from Constellation Brands before-the-bell and Rite Aid after-the-bell.
FRIDAY: Wholesale trade.
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But despite the "mass release" wording on the ballot, nothing in the proposed amendment mandates the release of prisoners. And the state's prison system has only limited power to set inmates free, state officials said last week.
"Unfortunately, we don't get to pick who comes into our system, and we don't get to pick how long they stay," said Kim Thomas, commissioner of the Alabama Department of Corrections.
In a little more than two weeks, Alabamians will vote on a constitutional amendment that would allow the state to take $437 million from the Alabama Trust Fund over the next three years and transfer that money to the state's General Fund. That money would shore up the state's Medicaid system, which has seen reduced levels of federal funding.
If the amendment doesn't pass, the hole in the budget would be corrected with across-the-board cuts. Most agencies say those cuts would shrink their state appropriations by 17 percent next year.
Part of those cuts would come in Alabama's already-overcrowded prison system.
Those cuts are reflected in the wording of the ballots voters will see, which says that the amendment is "to provide adequate funding for the State General Fund budget, to prevent the mass release of prisoners from Alabama prisons, and to protect critical health services to Alabama children, elderly and mothers."
Thomas said the prison system would clearly be in a bind if the amendment fails. The system is already at 190 percent of its capacity, according to Department of Corrections figures, and spends about $43 per prisoner per day. Mississippi is the only state in the Southeast that spends less.
Thomas said there are about 25,000 people "behind a fence" in the corrections system. If the amendment fails, he said, the state would have to release 9,000 of them in order to balance the books.
It's not clear how prison officials would make that release happen.
"We would need some legislative mechanism to allow us to release them," Thomas said.
Under current law, Thomas said, the prison system has only a few paths for early release.
One of those is parole. According to Corrections Department numbers, about 2,100 inmates were paroled in 2011, and Thomas said the system is on track to parole a similar number this year. By appointing a second parole board to process more cases, the system could double those numbers, he said.
Other available paths yield far smaller numbers of releases. Medical furloughs, for instance, are uncommon, Thomas said.
Asked whether they'd support giving Thomas more power to release inmates, the amendment's two Senate sponsors said they didn't think it would come to that.
"I'm one of those people who believe people are in prison for a reason," said Sen. Trip Pittman, R-Daphne. "In the event that the amendment does not pass, I think we'd find a way to keep anyone from being released."
Both Pittman and Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, said that if the amendment fails, the Legislature would likely reconvene in a special session before the beginning of the fiscal year Oct. 1 to find another way to fund the prison system.
Orr said that even if a special session isn't called, legislators might pass a special supplement to the budget, taking money from other agencies to make up for the gap in prisons.
Without a special session, that wouldn't happen until February, he said.
"If the prison system can limp along for four months, this can be solved," Orr said.
Orr said there could be other windfalls that could soften the blow to prisons. The prison system is renegotiating its contract for health care, he said, which could save money.
Both Orr and Pittman said the "mass release" wording wasn't their idea, but was added when the amendment went to the House.
Rep. Steve Clouse, R-Ozark, said he wasn't sure where the "mass release" wording got its start.
"I'm not exactly sure who is the author of that," said Clouse, who handled the bill in the House.
Clouse said legislators wanted the ballot wording to reflect the real impact of cuts to the General Fund budget.
"We want people to know that this is the General Fund, which handles prisons, public health and agriculture and industries," Clouse said.
Clouse said the "mass release" wording makes sense given the current state of funding for prisons.
Pittman said the real issue at hand is the state's growing commitment of funds to Medicaid, which is rising partly because of the aging population, but mostly because of declining federal support.
He said that, whether the amendment passes or not, state leaders will still have to sit down and come up with a way to bring Medicaid's costs under control. He said the state needs to look at Medicaid co-pays and other ways to increase the client's contribution to the system.
"They need to have some skin in the game," he said.
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The bill to pay Professor Friend $300 for his services to furnish meteorological reports is a modest one and as just as ever. At the rate of $12 per month he has worked hard. Recently a resolution was adopted by the Senate that the clock of the chamber be regulated by Friend's time, which is corrected daily by astrological observations. It seems an insult that a man should work so hard for the State with his own instruments and be snubbed by the Senate. It is hoped a motion to reconsider will prevail.
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Heroes on the Homefront: New Report Highlights Our Veterans' Contributions as Job Creators
by Marie Johns, Former SBA Deputy Administrator
- Created: November 29, 2012, 11:48 am
- Updated: November 29, 2012, 11:48 am
I'm excited to announce the release of a report by the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development called "Heroes on the Homefront: Supporting Veteran Success as Small Business Owners." This is the second report of its kind where task force members from seven agencies have come together to collaborate on small business issues that are unique to Veteran business owners.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) believes that two of America's greatest assets are the service of our returning veterans and the economic dynamism of our small businesses. It is no secret that entrepreneurs and small businesses are the engines of American innovation and economic prosperity. For example, our nation's 28 million small firms employ 60 million Americans, or half of the private sector workforce, and they are responsible for creating 2 out of 3 net new private sector jobs across the country. And, these numbers are even better when looking at Veteran Owned Small Businesses:
- U.S. military veterans own 2.4 million businesses, or nearly 1 in 10 of all businesses nationwide. 8.3 percent of veteran business owners have service-connected disabilities.
- Veteran-owned businesses generate $1.2 trillion in receipts and employ nearly 5.8 million people.
- In the private sector workforce, veterans are at least 45 percent more likely than those with no active-duty military experience to be self-employed.
The focus of this year's report, the Task Force's second, is to provide updates on the 18 recommendations that were made in last year's report. The recommendations are organized around three priority areas for engaging the Federal government: (1) Increase Opportunities for Growth; (2) Improve and Expand Counseling and Training Services; and (3) Reduce Barriers to Growth and Improve Coordination and Efficiencies.
We are pleased to report great progress has been made since the Task Force's initial review. In FY 2012, the Task Force, along with the interagency Veterans Employment Initiative, developed and piloted a re-designed military transition program, entitled Transition GPS, that includes an entrepreneurship training program called "Operation Boots to Business: from Service to Startup." This program is expected to be rolled out nationally in the coming year. The Task Force has also worked to streamline programs and cut paperwork for veteran small businesses through support for initiatives such as BusinessUSA and QuickApp for surety bonds and it has continued the efforts begun last year to make the process of winning Federal government contracts simpler and easier for service-disabled veterans and veteran-owned small business.
We know that our nation's veterans helped reshape the American economy following World War II. They helped to build one of the longest periods of economic growth in our country's history. And we know they can do it again if they are simply given the right tools and the right opportunities.
That's why the SBA and the entire Obama Administration is committed to ensuring that these amazing men and women have the access and opportunity they need to fully realize their potential as entrepreneurs and small business owners.
These men have women have served our country so well. And as they begin this next chapter in their lives, we are prepared to be with them every step of the way.
About the Author
Marie Johns is a former Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Arjun Rishi | Window Shopper | 12/7/2013 - 6:15 am
karthicklp | Window Shopper | 10/20/2013 - 2:28 am
jeffclash | Window Shopper | 10/6/2013 - 5:34 am
next chapter in their lives, we are prepared to be with them every step of
the way." - I fully agree! These are very special people that can contribute
even more in our civil society! God bless all Veterans!
carbuywhiz | Window Shopper | 10/3/2013 - 3:51 pm
that was going on at that time. And yes much of the credit should and does go
the Veterans of WWII. Glad to see the SBA helping them out.
bilforsikring | Window Shopper | 9/19/2013 - 5:16 pm
"responsible for creating 2 out of 3 net new private sector jobs across the
country". It really goes to show you that the way to stimulate the economy is
not to bail out the banks, but give more to help small business owners and
potential ones as well.
ciptoindonesia | Window Shopper | 9/1/2013 - 1:16 am
Calgary Moving Company | Window Shopper | 1/14/2013 - 11:07 am
can do to help them. I agree with the previous statement about our economy as
well.....This is a great way to promote small business and get many people
working again!!
BridgetH | Window Shopper | 12/27/2012 - 9:15 am
to not only help our veterans, but our economy as well.
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In the center of Buenos Aires, a unique Hostel
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If you come for tourism, business or studies; Hostel Plaza is your place. The living room gives you the space to enjoy a good movie on a TV 29 'or just to take some drinks. In the morning, the breakfast room offers TV and music during a typical Argentinean breakfast. Also equipped kitchen, microwave, refrigerator, terrace with BBQ area and covered patio. WI FI 24 hours, lockers, safe box, towels and free activities to do during the day and night.
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The peregrine falcon is one of nature's
swiftest and most beautiful birds of
prey. Long noted for its speed, grace,
and aerial skills, the peregrine is also
now a symbol of North America's
recovering threatened and endangered
Natural History
Peregrine falcons are crow-sized birds
with a wingspan of about 40 inches.
Adults have slate blue-gray wings and
backs barred with black; pale undersides;
white faces with a black stripe on each
cheek; and large, dark eyes. Younger
birds are browner and darker
The species is found almost worldwide,
mostly along mountain ranges, river
valleys, and coastlines. Three peregrine
subspecies exist in North America. The
Peale's falcon (Falco peregrinus pealei),
is a year-round resident of the
northwest Pacific coast. The Arctic
peregrine (Falco peregrinus tundrius)
nests in the tundra of Alaska, Canada,
and Greenland, and typically winters as
far south as South America. The
American peregrine (Falco peregrinus
anatum) nests from central Alaska,
central Yukon Territory, and northern
Alberta and Saskatchewan, east to the
Maritimes, and south throughout
western Canada and the United States
to Baja California. American peregrine
falcons that nest in subarctic areas
generally winter in South America,
while those that nest at lower latitudes
usually don't migrate as far.
Peregrine falcon nests (eyries) are
typically just scrapes or depressions dug
in gravel on a cliff ledge. Rarely, though,
peregrines will nest in a tree cavity or an
old stick nest. Some peregrines have
readily accepted manmade structures
such as skyscraper ledges, tall towers,
and bridges as urban equivalents of cliff
ledges. Peregrines vigorously defend
their nests, although they may abandon
them if harassed.
Courtship and territorial displays include
a high circling flight by the male and
dives and chases by both sexes. Females
lay clutches of three to five eggs and
incubate them for 32-34 days. During
incubation and when nestlings are very
young, the male hunts to feed the family;
when nestlings are older, both the male
and female hunt.
Peregrine falcon nestlings first fly at 39 to
49 days. They generally reach breeding
maturity at age 2, and may mate for life.
The longevity record for North American
peregrines is almost 17 years, but few
wild peregrines live this long.
Peregrine falcons feed primarily on other
birds, such as songbirds, shorebirds,
ducks, and—in urban areas—starlings
and pigeons. Flying high above their
intended prey, peregrines will "stoop" or
dive and strike in mid-air, killing the prey
with a sharp blow. Scientists estimate the
speed of a diving peregrine to be more
than 200 miles per hour.
Peregrine Falcon
(Falco peregrinus)
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Migratory Bird Day
Set on the second Saturday in
May, IMBD is an invitation to
celebrate and support migratory
bird conservation.
Decline and Recovery
Peregrine falcons have never been very
abundant. In the 1930s and 1940s, there
were about 500 breeding pairs of
peregrine falcons in the East and about
1,000 in the West and in Mexico. Then,
beginning in the late 1940s, peregrine
falcon populations plummeted.
Scientists found unusually high
concentrations of the pesticide DDT and
its breakdown product DDE in birds of
prey, which accumulated DDT by feeding
on birds that had eaten contaminated
insects or seeds. DDE interfered with
eggshell formation, so eggs often had
shells so thin they broke during
incubation. Because reproduction was
poor, peregrine populations shrank
By the mid-1960s, American peregrines
had been practically eliminated east of
the Rocky Mountains and south of the
boreal forest in Canada. In the West,
peregrine populations were reduced by
80 to 90 percent by the mid-1970s. Only
the population of Peale's peregrines
appeared stable.
In 1970, the American and Arctic
subspecies were listed as endangered.
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
established peregrine falcon recovery
teams comprised of federal, state,
and independent biologists to
recommend actions necessary to
restore peregrines in the U.S.
The Canadian Wildlife Service
took a similar action for peregrines
in Canada.
For the American peregrine falcon,
recovery plans included captive breeding
and release and/or relocations of wild
stock to re-establish breeding pairs in
areas where the species had been
extirpated. However, the most significant
action to aid peregrines probably was
the ban on most uses of DDT in Canada
and the U.S.
Following restrictions on the use of DDT
and other recovery efforts, Arctic
peregrine numbers increased to the
point that the subspecies was
reclassified in 1984 from endangered
to threatened. Then, in October
1994, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service announced that the Arctic
peregrine falcon no longer
needed the protection of the
Endangered Species Act and
could safely be delisted.
There are now an estimated
2,000 to 5,000 breeding pairs in
North America.
Populations of peregrine falcons have
also recovered in the historical range of
the American subspecies. In 1998, there
were a minimum of 1,425 breeding pairs
of American peregrine falcons in the U.S.
and Canada, plus an additional 225
breeding pairs of mixed subspecies
heritage (associated with reintroductions
in the eastern U.S.), and an unknown
number of pairs in Mexico. In August
1999, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
removed the American peregrine falcon
from the list of endangered and
threatened species, marking one of the
most dramatic success stories of the
Endangered Species Act.
Future Outlook
Though no longer listed under the U.S.
Endangered Species Act, the peregrine
falcon is still a protected species. The
Migratory Bird Treaty Act regulates the
take of peregrine falcons as well as all
other migratory birds in the U.S., while
the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species regulates the
international trade of peregrines because
peregrine subspecies are listed as
threatened, endangered, or otherwise at
risk in other countries. Moreover, state
laws and regulations protect peregrine
falcons, and may be more restrictive than
federal rules.
Peregrine falcon populations continue to
be monitored under the Endangered
Species Act. Because DDE residues are
still found in some areas of the country,
and DDT continues to be used in many
Latin American countries where some
peregrines and their prey spend the
winter, depressed reproduction is still a
concern. Efforts are underway to reduce
use of this chemical in Mexico and other
Latin American countries.
Overall, a cleaner environment and the
success of cooperative recovery efforts
provide great promise of a bright future
for the peregrine falcon in North
For more information on the recovery of
the peregrine falcon, visit http://
For more information, contact:
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Office of Migratory Bird Management
IMBD Events and Information Coordinator
703/358 2318
March 2000
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Achatinella, from Hawaii. The Hawaii Islands are remarkable biologically, supporting a great number of endemic species. Mollusks are no exception. For example, two families of land snails, the Achatinellidae and Amastridae, occur in Hawaii and nowhere else. Unfortunately, the Amastridae are now largely or wholly extinct, and the Achatinellidae are largely so.
John B. Burch (photographer; copyright holder), Mollusk Division, Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
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We went to the store and spent 101.00and got 4bags.
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About Rob
Who is this "we" you speak of?
"Microsoft has not revealed what the pre-order allocation was for Amazon.com"
This is meaningless, they could have sold 100 or 100,000 but funny, they're not saying. I get the feeling that if it were an impressive number they would be saying.
I've spent over a grand at 1-800-contacts in past 18 months. Now that we'll be putting an end to that effective immediately, I'm open to recommendations if anyone has had good experiences with other online contact companies.
The message is ugly and completely devoid of sensitivity (or logic)
It's increasing their sales already, after reading many reviews on Amazon, I just now ordered Joe's book "The List" and Blake's book "Pines". I had never heard of either before today, but the glowing book reviews have me excited now.
Yep. I know it's easier said than done, but my god if this is the attitude they have towards initiative and innovation, it would be harder to give them another dime.
Yep. I know it's easier said than done, but my god if this is the attitude they have towards initiative and innovation, it would be harder to give them another dime.
"It's their music, they can do what they want with it."
That's the problem. Hendrix has been dead over 40 years, yet his "estate" (whoever that is) is holding our culture hostage and will be for another 60 years at least. (yes, OUR culture, Hendrix didn't exist in a vacuum).
Yep, that was my first thought also.
Who wants a stylus? I do, or at least I wouldn't mind having the option to take one out when I needed. The only thing I miss about my old Treo is the stylus. Fat, greasy fingers are the best pointing device around? Hardly, the stylus gives you pin point accuracy that is quite handy for certain things, one in particular being trying to navigate miniature menus and click on tiny links while web browsing.
"$350+ Pearl Jam 1993-1995: Vs./Vitalogy Collectors Edition Box Set autographed by Mike McCready"
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Culinary Ambassadors: Taste of Beirut
Note: See previous installments in the Culinary Ambassadors Series here and here.
I can't remember exactly when I first stumbled across Taste of Beirut, but it only took a few minutes of browsing to know two things: one, that there needs to be more Lebanese food in my life, and two, that I need to visit Lebanon soon. If that's not the mark of a great culinary ambassador, I don't know what is.
Taste of Beirut is written by Joumana, a Lebanese expat living in Dallas, Texas. Although she grew up in Beirut, she's been living in the US for thirty-odd years, during which time she studied pastry arts, raised a couple of kids, and developed a soft spot for Tex-Mex food. Her blog, though, is Lebanese through and through. "My passion for my country of origin is unabated," she says on her about page, and this is evident in everything she writes. For someone who has lived abroad for so long she retains not only an impressively vibrant connection to her roots, but an astounding depth of knowledge about Lebanese customs, traditions, and foodways. The other thing you can't fail to notice about Joumana is how prolific she is. After more than two years of blogging she still churns out posts at a rate of four to five per week, all of them beautiful and fascinating and most of them including a recipe. I don't know how she does it, but maybe I should ask for some tips!
But about those recipes: even if you think you're pretty familiar with Lebanese cuisine, I challenge you to spend ten minutes on Taste of Beirut and not have your horizons stretched beyond recognition. You will, of course, learn her take on the classics like tabbouleh, kibbe and baklava. You'll learn the ins and outs of things like zaatar, man'ooshe and both fresh and aged labneh, pillars of the Lebanese diet that rarely show up on restaurant menus abroad. You'll learn about obscure ingredients like amardeen and grape molasses, and find new ideas for using up that year-old jar of tahini in the back of your fridge. You'll learn more versions of stuffed eggplants than you thought humanly possible. You'll learn how to shake things up Lebanese-style by transforming old favorites into cutting-edge novelties. You'll learn how to cure your own olives; heck, you'll even learn how to make your own chewing gum!
The most important thing you'll learn, though, is that more things in life should be topped with garlic-yogurt sauce and fried nuts.
At least, that's what I've decided after trying her recipe for Fatteh Sabanegh, or 'Spinach, Yogurt and Pita Bread Casserole'. Fatteh (or fetteh/fattet) is a category of dish found throughout the Levant that features toasted or fried flatbread layered with meat, vegetables and/or chickpeas, cold garlic-laced yogurt and fried pine nuts or almonds. Joumana has several tempting fatteh recipes but this one, featuring a thick and richly-spiced spinach stew, is an absolute knockout, a crunchy-slurpy-tangy-creamy mess of delicious contrasts that brought out our uglier sides in a who-gets-the-last-bite scramble (I made the mistake of serving it communally—never again!). The thing I loved best about it was that despite its rich appearance and exotic flavors it's actually very wholesome and satisfying, and on top of that a cinch to make. It's also adaptable; leave out the optional meat and it becomes a light vegetarian dish or starter, add it in and it becomes a hearty main course. Likewise play around with the spicing, leave out the cilantro if you don't like it, or even throw in a can of chickpeas if you have one collecting dust somewhere. What you shouldn't forget, though, is to pick up some extra yogurt, garlic and nuts when you're at the store, since after this I guarantee you'll even be tempted to put them on your morning cereal.
Fatteh Sabanegh (Spinach, Yogurt and Pita Bread Casserole)
My main deviation from Joumana's recipe was to toast the bread instead of frying it, and to put it on the bottom instead of the top so it soaks up some of the delicious stew. Like this you have to eat it quickly, though, before things get too soggy; don't even think about assembling it until everyone's seated and waiting. A couple notes about ingredients: you want a good creamy, tangy yogurt for this—if your yogurt seems too runny you can thicken it up by draining it in a coffee filter for half an hour or so, or else use a mixture of Greek and regular. As for the bread, go for the thinnest you can find; if all you have is pita, heat it just until it puffs up, then split it lengthwise before brushing with oil and toasting each half to a crisp. p.s. Pomegranate molasses and tahini, in case you're not familiar with them, are concentrated pomegranate juice and raw sesame paste respectively, and are available in any Middle Eastern market as well as many supermarkets.
Serves: Four to six as a first course, as the main (or only) event let's say two or three. It's easily scaled up, though.
Source: slightly adapted from Taste of Beirut
For the spinach:
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 lb. (250g) ground lamb or beef (optional)
1 bunch cilantro/coriander, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced or mashed
1 lb. (450g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, or about 1.5 lbs (675g) of fresh spinach, trimmed, washed and chopped
about 1/2 tablespoon pomegranate molasses, or to taste
pinch each of ground cinnamon and allspice
salt and black pepper to taste
For the bread:
2-3 Arabic flatbreads, Lavash or pita, the thinnest you can find
olive oil, for brushing
For the nuts:
1/2 cup (2oz/50g) pine nuts and/or slivered almonds
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the yogurt sauce:
1 cup (250ml) creamy whole-milk yogurt
1-2 tablespoons tahini (optional)
1-2 cloves garlic, peeled
salt to taste
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the onion until golden. Add the meat (if using) and fry until well browned. Pour off excess fat, then add the cilantro and garlic and fry for a minute, just until you smell its fragrance wafting up. Add the spinach, pomegranate molasses (I put in a good glug), spices, salt, pepper and 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer about 20 minutes or until the mixture is juicy and thick and the meat, if using, is tender. Correct the seasoning.
Meanwhile, prepare the other components. Heat the oven to 350F/175C. Brush the bread with olive oil on both sides and bake until crisp and golden. Cool, then break into pieces about the size of tortilla chips.
In a small skillet, fry the nuts in the butter until golden. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
Mash the garlic with a pinch of salt in a mortar and add to the yogurt. Add the tahini and additional salt to taste.
On a large platter or individual plates spread out the crisped bread. Ladle the hot spinach stew on top, leaving bits of breading poking through here and there, and then top with the yogurt sauce and sprinkle with the nuts. Serve immediately, with forks and spoons.


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Please measure the circumference of your chest using a cloth tape measure and add 1 if the measurement
is an odd number to get to the next even number and choose your size from the chart below. Please note all measurements are in inches.
River Road Twin Iron Leather Jacket Reviews:
Comment: Got it yesterday, I'm 6'4" 230 Lbs and I ordered the 2XL, fits PERFECT, room to move, room to wear layers underneath if needed, Rode to work this morning 35 degrees out and was warm with just a sweatshirt underneath, Quality and workmanship comparable to jackets that cost 3x as much, DEFINATELY BUY THIS JACKET!!!
Martins Creek Pa
Comment: Was surprised at the level of quality, truly a great jacket at a great price! I sent an e-mail to customer service regarding shipping and got an informative reply within hours. I would recommend this site to anyone and will definatly be back for more!
Comment: I bought this jacket because it was cheap and looked cool. I thought I might get a year or two out of it. No way! It is serious heavy duty and every part is high quality. This will last forever! Had it over a year now, and I just love it. I get a kick every time I put it on. It is just plain badass. One thing: I wish it had elastic in the cuffs. It would be easy to build it in inside without making the sleeves puff like a clown costume. As it is, a lot of wing gets in there and that makes the jacket cold in winter, which is out of keeping for a heavy jacket like this. I put straps around my wrists to keep out the draft, but it is a bother, and looks ugly. A small change, but it would make an excellent jacket perfect.
Gwilym Howes
South Africa
Comment: I'll admit, I wasn't expecting much... after all, it was pretty cheap (inexpensive). But to my surprise, it's a great coat! Well made, attractive and warm. All in all, a good buy.
Comment: Great and look expensive heavy-weight coat.
Size chart is correct!
Comment: I GAVE IT TO MY BOYFRIEND AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT. HE LOVED IT!! FIT PERFECT AND HE HAS GOTTEN ALOT OF COMPLIMENTS! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOUR COMPANY!!
Comment: Ordered it on a Sat and was here on Tues week before Christmas. Quality excellent size great. The weight of this jacket surprised me. Liked that the lining was removable. The gift was for my husband. He was delighted with this jacket. Far exceeded our expectations for the reasonable price. Beat the jackets at the Harley store for their prices. Will definitely be back for my next purchase.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Comment: Great jacket ,great price. Bought one size larger and it fits great. Like all the features of this jacket. Great company to do business with,THANKS..
Russ S
Peoria, IL
Comment: This is an excellent jacket and I really love the style. Although it looks simple has many features and I am a satisfied Jafrum customer for life due to the value of goods.
Tom Wilson
Cary, NC
Comment: Cut a little small as most leather products are.. very heavy... very nice for the price...
Comment: Great leather biker jacket with armor. I love it.
David K
Pittsburg, NH
Comment: This was my first purchase of a leather riding jacket. Fit is great, one size up from normal. I'm 6' 1'' and 2x is great. Very good quality and looks great. Customer service awesome as well. Can't wait for riding season!
Comment: I bought this jacket for my sweetie :) I bought Large, he's 6'2" and 178lbs and there's room to layer underneath for the cold weather. It looks super sexy on him and without knowing, the jacket has invisible reflective stripes on the front and back, which I really like because they're obscure and you can't tell that they're even there! It is clearly a very protective jacket which is what i was going for. We are both very happy with it!!
Comment: I order this jacket for my husband. I am so pleased with not only the jacket but with the service I received from jafrum. I was worried about sizing wondering if I should order a size bigger for my husband due to the comments I read. Well the comments were right on. My husband is a large and the xlarge fits perfectly with room for a sweat shirt or sweater underneath. The order came quickly within a week and my husband absolutely loves it. The look is great and as I said fits wonderfully. The jacket is a bit heavy to hold but that is due to the armor. The jacket is a little stiff but as he wears it it should loosen up. I feel it was an excellent buy and I am sure we will be making more purchases from jafrum
Comment: I must say the reviews are right speedy delivery & he loved the jacket. Very well made!!!
Columbus, GA
Comment: It was what I was looking for a great fit and love the style. Can not ask for a better value.
Northern Michigan
Comment: This jacket is well made..My husband loves it! Got it for anniversary present and he is crazy about it! We are younger early 30's so hard to find a jacket to please him but this one was perfect! THANKS! AND FREE SHIPPING! Yay...
Wendy Evans
Harmony, NC
Comment: It's heavy and CE armor built in zippered vents it looks and fits great, looks and feels like a jacket 3- times the price. Now I look to Jafrum for all my biking purchases.
Carleton, MI
Comment: Im 6'2, 225lbs. bought the 2xl. fits great. took out liner for warmer weather. Comfortable and great looking jacket!
Comment: Size chart gave me a perfect fit. Ordering was very easy, shipping was very fast. The jacket is so much more than I expected. The lining is super warm, and it stays in place with no bunching. The leather is very soft and supple, and extremely heavy. Vents work well.
Has a great new leather smell! You gotta love that!
Comment: I was skeptical about the jacket at this price but it fits perfect and is very good quality. I I watched the video that the manufacturer shows and it convinced me to buy it. I highly recommend it for its quality and price! I am 5'9" and weigh 165 and a large was perfect.
Mount pleasant michigan
Comment: My oldest grandson, who started riding, got my old armor jacket. Man I am glad I gave it away. This armor jacket (my first "buffalo" leather jacket) keeps me warmer and wind is not felt thru this jacket. Great deal at a greater price...
steve from PA
Comment: Great quality looks asome and is very comfortable . Totally recommen it
Texas (TX)
Comment: I wear a Medium and ordered the same, I had to take the liner out so that it fit in the arms. The arms are tight against my forearms due to the armor and the liner exacerbated this fit. I took the liner out and the sleeves are a lot looser; however, couldn't ever order a large because then the sleeves would be way to long. I wear a 30-32" sleeve and this fits me great. The weight is great and the placement of the armor is great too. Elbows move around with no issues and I don't have to adjust the armor. If you want to wear layers under this jacket I recommend going up a size, I only plan on riding in warmer weather so this suits me fine.
Richmond, VA
Comment: I purchased mine about a month ago and i absolutely love it. A perfect fit.
Julio Oliveras
Greenville, SC
Comment: I love this coat! I had a chance to wear it on an evening when it was just below freezing, with a good wind blowing; between this and the chaps I never felt a bit of the wind and certainly none of the cold! Because of my build, I probably should have gotten a size smaller, as I am not the biggest guy in the world. I like where the armor is placed, and it really isn't that hard to get out if you need to. The liner is very easy to get in and out!
Bryan K
N. E. Arkansas
Comment: great jacket, fits perfect, the feature are just spot on. i ordered from overseas, and the service was really great on my followup for status of the shipment and the goods arrived in perfect condition.
lingson George
Dubai, UAE
Comment: I love this jacket, I ride all year long. I have had this jacket through everything from 20 degrees to 100, performance is great.
Tyler Cardell
The Detour 8002 is a premium
buffalo leather armored jacket with a lot of features for a little over $100.
The 8002 comes in two colors; brown with brass hardware and black with black
hardware. All of the zippers have leather pull tabs that make them easier to
operate while wearing gloves. This jacket has reflective piping that is nearly
hidden during the day but emits a nearly two inch wide halo when light hits it,
increasing visibility when riding at night. The front has two zippered vents on
either side to allow air to flow into the jacket and keep you cool. There are
also two zippered hand warmer pockets directly under the vents.
The sleeves of the 8002 have expandable zippered cuffs with snaps that make your
jacket and gloves easy to get on and off.Moving onto the back, there is a large
zippered vent at the shoulder blades. The back also has a foam spine pad Other
than the vent and spine pad, the back is very minimalistic.
The interior has a full-sleeve thermal liner that can be easily removed. This
liner seals in your body heat and will keep you warm during the colder months.
When it gets warmer outside, you can take the quilted lining out, exposing a
mesh lining that promotes airflow. To remove the liner, simply unzip the liner
from the shell. Then, unsnap the cuffs of the liner from the cuffs of the shell.
The liner then pulls right out.
The shoulders and elbows of the 8002 have CE approved armor that works well with
the lines of the jacket and can't be easily seen from the outside. To remove the
armor you unfasten the desired armor pocket and pull out the pad. The elbow pads
can be kind of a pain to remove because you have to do it blindly. Luckily,
though, you really only need to remove the armor out of a riding jacket when
submerging it for cleaning; And, since leather is best cleaned by simply wiping
it down, the armor may never need to be removed.
Once again, this has been the Detour 8002
Leather Jacket for Men. This is a high quality, top grain leather, all
season motorcycle riding jacket that is packed with features for just a little
over one hundred dollars.
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the only reason i'm willing to put an upgrade on the IBaby is to have the autocorrector in my native language (Italian). Everyone talks about "international" support...but from what i've seen as of now it's only translation of the menus...
1- So..quick one: in 1.1.2, the autocorrector includes working dictionaries for ALL the languages displayed (i think Eng/Ger/French/Dutch/IT/)? Im NOT talking about keyboard characters, i dont care, i'm talking about the dictionary. I'm pretty sure German and French are included, i'm not sure about the other twos.
2- Plus, there was an old screenshot that i really loved: you could see the different languages listed, and an on/off tab listed next to it. My point is that half of my SMSs are in English, the other half in Italian...so...anyone knows if it's possible to have both english AND italian "enabled", and then the autocorrector automatically picks the right one?