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Easy, louse, shows, Eldar
It is not easy. I am referring to this journey. It seems that most of it is to be spent out-of-doors. And that elf, he delights in his hygiene. Would that he find a louse in his hair.
Ah, the Eldar, so persnickety. It just shows that they could not survive outside of their cloistered realms. How like him to be concerned with his hair.
I will never understand their need for cleanliness. Look at the hobbits. They do not suffer. I think even Aragorn and Boromir disdain this constant bathing. Ah, well. Soon I will be home. No baths.
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Rinse substrate and drain in sink. Cover bottom of tank with substrate. Pile up substrate around bottom of bubble channel on the floor of the tank. Do not cover LEDs.

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Ginger Soy Soba
My friend Simply Reem is famous for her ginger soy soba noodle. Her soba noodles with sweet ginger scallion sauce is one of the most pinned noodle pictures on Pinterest, and that says a lot about the recipe (and the accompanying photos).
When I told her to fill in for me and guest post on Rasa Malaysia while I am traveling overseas, I suggested to turn her famous ginger soy soba noodles into a party food fit for holiday parties, and that the serving is on a soup spoon. She delivered and here is her gorgeous photography with the simple yet delicious ginger soy soba noodles.
If you don't have many soup spoons to serve at your party, you can always make a big batch of the noodles so your guests can help themselves. You can also serve the noodles in small appetizer bowls so the presentation of the ginger soy noodle looks enticing to the eyes as well as to the taste buds.
This is the last recipe before the holidays. I hope you have enjoyed the many cookie recipes and party food recipes on Rasa Malaysia in the past few weeks.
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I have been reading your blog and using your recipes for sometime and I find your recipes wonderful! Unfortunately, where I live its really quite expensive to buy many asian products. Do you know if I can replace chilli oil and rice wine vinegar with something else?
You can use red pepper flakes or little chili sauce in place of chili oil. Also use plain white vinegar insted of rice vinegar.
Nice one! Would be great for summer down under!
I glanced at the recipe and read soy noodles, and was trying to figure out what they would taste like :p
These are soba noodles, im sorry for the typo in ingredients. Soba noodles are used here not soy
H, I want to make this as an appetizer for Christmas Day, and I was wondering if there was suppose to be soy sauce added to this recipe? Do you have a good replacement for chili oil, for example could I use red pepper flakes? How much salt and pepper do you recomemd? I hope you can get back to me soon!
Yes you need to add 2 teaspoon of soy sauce in the sauce ingredients. Sorry for the missing ingredient. I have requested Bee to add it in the recipe
If you want to replace chili oil with red pepper flakes, you can do that, as for salt n pepper you can do that as per your taste. Go little light on salt as soy sauce will add saltiness to the dish.
How I love soba. This is a very very good entrée idea. Soo easy too!
Hi Bee, Is there any way you could publish a recipe of the Indonesian Kering Kentang (friend potatoes). I had some in a friend's house & absolutely loved it. P-L-E-A-S-E. Thank You!!!
Hi, again I just had one more question, how do you measured 2 oz of soba noodles, I don't have a scale to weigh it. How would you measure this amount.


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Since when did we need to have enough kids to "replace" adults in America? Conversely, a smaller population would be far more beneficial-- less crowding, less mouths to feed, less people spending hours wasting hard-earned electricity and 176(!!) gallons of water a day. Think of the savings we've had with those reduced births: even that decrease of 46,000 people has saved nearly 3 BILLION gallons of water! And that's just water.)
The world's entire population numbers 7 billion now; this number obviously needs to be lessened as resources are being stretched and Americans consume far greater resources than the afflicted living in third-world countries (compare those 176 gallons: the average African uses 5 gallons a day. That's about 31 Africans for every American.) Though there is the "supporting the old" problem that our youth no doubt will face, to use economic vitality, a transient problem, as a justification for maintaining our population in a country which by far uses the most resources out of any, seems almost cruel to the earth. America does not need to grow larger, or even stay it's size.
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- Sundi D, Wang VM, Pierorazio PM, Han M, Bivalacqua TJ, Ball MW, Antonarakis ES, Partin AW, Schaeffer EM, Ross AE. "Very-high-risk localized prostate cancer: definition and outcomes." Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2013 Nov 5. doi: 10.1038/pcan.2013.46.
- Chalfin HJ, Gurda GT, Hammers HJ, Netto GJ, Bivalacqua TJ. "Renal cell carcinoma presenting with brain metastasis from a 1.6 cm primary tumor." Can J Urol. 2013 Oct;20(5):6965-7.
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1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon gluten free Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground thyme
The Directions.
Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Unwrap ham, and discard flavor packet. Put ham into slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, honey, butter, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and thyme. Pour mixture evenly over the ham. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until heated through.
The Verdict.
Oh yum. Slow-cooked ham is so super easy and always comes out fantastic. The meat stays perfectly moist without needing to baste, and tastes wonderful. My family really likes this glaze--it's sweet but not over the top.
Now that I can eat pork again, I'm thinking of declaring every Wednesday a holiday just so I can eat ham.
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"Street Signs" Sept. 28 - Oct. 12, 2011
This week: "Street Signs". I'm sure you'll be able to find one , the point is to make it interesting. Try different perspectives, times of day (for lighting). Consider the environment around it; does it add to the shot? Perhaps go for humor, for example a "No Fishing" sign with someone fishing in the distance. As someone pointed out, my poor example of a fishing sign may not necessarily be a Street Sign. You need not go for humor; the point was to consider different ways to make it interesting.
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Next week: A creatve assignment. Remember the Sesame Street song, "One of these things is not like the other?" I want you to come up with an image where something in it "Doesn't Quite Belong". One item a different shape, size or color than everything else, one person that stands out in a crowd, etc. You might find it in a natural environment or create/manipulate something. Use your imagination! This is a creative assignment, but always keep in mind the technical things that make your image a good one.
Not the best example in the world, but here is a really old shot of mine that will give you an idea.
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Caught this statue of a guy playing chess on my walk to work. He had a food wrapper in his hand, a beer can on the table and a street sign to keep him company.
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Let's assume that you also include a street (or road or trackway) in the image. The aim of the assignment is "street signs" not "funny signs" so don't get sidetracked by that one suggestion.
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Took this at an engagement session love the sign because its on landsown st. in Boston if you know where that is then you know it is where Fenway park(Boston Red Sox) play.My Kit a Nikon D5000 with a 18-55mm+ a 55-200mm.
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Consumerism in health care: Insights to engagement
Many of the designations in health care infer that — unlike other industries — individuals play a primarily passive or reactionary role: "patient," "enrollee" or even "subject" in clinical trials. Yet there are signs that consumers are ready to become more active, informed decision-makers and a five-year poll of 4,000 U.S. adult consumers points to new levels of engagement, and areas of opportunity for businesses in the health care sector.
In classic business pedagogy, a consumer is the end user who has the willingness, opportunity and resources to purchase a product or service. Consumers are the foundation of the United States' economy: 70 percent of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is dependent upon personal consumption;1 their needs and wants drive innovation in every domain of our daily lives … except, perhaps, health care.
In the health care industry, physicians call consumers "patients;" health plans call them "enrollees" or "members;" and bio-pharma companies refer to them as "users" or sometimes "subjects" if they are involved in a clinical trial. Many of the designations in health care infer that—unlike other industries—individuals play a primarily passive or reactionary role.
Recently, health policy experts and economists have challenged the health care industry's disregard of consumerism; they reason that costs would be lower, service better and quality substantially improved if the industry repositioned itself as a consumer market. Among consumers, there is a widening gap between their unmet needs and the system's performance. Still, many stakeholders doubt that the health care industry could function in a consumer economy, reasoning that health care can be too complicated for the "average Joe" to engage with it knowledgeably and appropriately. Consumers' decisions to purchase or utilize health care services and products often hinge on the recommendations of medical experts who have specialized knowledge and skill to diagnose health problems and identify treatment options. In addition, many consumers' choices are affected by health insurance, which can distort the true cost of health care services and products. Increasingly, consumers are bearing the costs of health care; expenditures for personal consumption of health care are the second-highest household expense after housing/utilities. Although the idiosyncrasies of the health care system are likely to characterize the health care market for a long time to come, there are signs that consumers are ready to become more active, informed decision-makers.
Since 2008, the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions has annually polled up to 4,000 U.S. adult consumers about their interest in and ability to operate in a consumer health care market.2 These surveys have queried adults in various age, health status, income and insurance cohorts to gauge the degree to which consumers are prepared to engage with the health care system as "patients" or "consumers." The distinctions between the two are stark; the implications are transformative—not only to the health care industry but to every U.S. household, company and government agency.
This article highlights data-driven insights gleaned from five years of Deloitte* consumer surveys and other Deloitte studies that point to untapped potential for increased health care industry engagement with consumers and, with that, new challenges and opportunities for providers, health plans, employers and government.
The difference between patients and consumers
|Level of engagement in decisions about their
|Low: depend on physicians to make decisions on their behalf
|High: depend on physician recommendation
and personal verification
|Level of awareness of
treatment options and
associated costs
|Low: depend on physician opinion
|High: depend on online tools and social media
|Source of trust in providers they use
|High: based on personal experiences and word-of-mouth
|High: based on personal experiences and
comparison shopping
|Primary unmet needs
|Access within a reasonable timeframe + personal attention
|Value: access + service
delivery + outcomes + cost
|Unmet need from insurance plan sponsor
|Large networks of providers to enhance access and convenience + manageable out-of-pocket costs
|Narrow networks of high-performing (high-value) providers + predictable costs
Key findings from Deloitte consumer surveys (2008–2012) and other Deloitte studies
The U.S. health care system impacts every consumer in the country. Most people are direct users, and some care for others; health care costs are embedded in every element of the U.S. economy, and they are ultimately passed through to consumers as co-pays, taxes or retail prices.
Consumers are heavy users of the traditional health care system (see figure 1). According to Deloitte survey results, in 2012, nearly 8 in 10 consumers report having a primary care provider, and 3 in 4 consumers say they sought medical care from a doctor in the last 12 months. Over half currently use prescription medications, and nearly one-third are using over-the-counter medications. More than 4 in 10 consumers say they received care in a hospital in the last year, either as an outpatient (23 percent), emergency patient (19 percent), or inpatient (8 percent).
Overall spending on health care services and products reached nearly $2.6 trillion in 2010, according to national estimates that include spending on hospital care, physician services, long-term care, prescription medications, medical devices, public health services, research and other related services and products.3 Overall spending tops $2.8 trillion when supervisory care for others, complementary and alternative medicine, mental health/substance abuse facilities, nutritional products and additional health-related expenses are included.4 Consumers' out-of-pocket costs for health care services and products are a substantial and increasing burden for many households. Recent estimates suggest that the average consumer spent $1,892 out of pocket in 2009 on direct costs (co-pays, deductibles, premiums and direct purchases) and indirect costs for supervisory care (lost wages and replacement costs).5 Today, these costs are likely to be higher for many consumers—in Deloitte's most recent consumer survey (2012), nearly one-third of respondents (31 percent) report that, compared to the previous year, their household's health care spending increased as a proportion of their household's total spending (43 percent say their spending stayed about the same, and 23 percent say it decreased).
The majority of consumers feel that the U.S. health care system is complicated (3 in 4 consumers surveyed say they do not understand how the system works) and may not be the best in the world (3 in 4 believe that other systems may work better). Satisfaction is low in 2012 (22 percent), but it may be improving (up from 16 percent in the previous year).
Health care system use is driven largely by the need to address acute, chronic and long-term-care health problems before, during and after they arise. Whether acting as an individual or on behalf of a family member, it is at the point of deciding to seek medical attention and choosing particular health care settings, services and products that people become health care consumers. These decisions are affected by the choices individuals have, which are influenced by the availability of health care resources in their vicinity and their access to them; their ability to pay, which is influenced by income and insurance status; the degree to which they can exercise personal autonomy and decision-making in the face of professional advice and direction; and their assessment of the trade-offs among cost, convenience, quality and other factors that are important to them, which is influenced by the information individuals have about their options.
Figure 1. Percentage of consumers who have used health care services and products in the last 12 months.
Some types of services are less discretionary than others. For instance, many hospital stays are not determined by a consumer; they result from a doctor's diagnosis and order for care. It is not surprising, then, that use of inpatient services has remained steady over the past five years (see figure 1).
Figure 2. Consumer views of the U.S. health care system
Other services, including preventive health, use of wellness programs, over-the-counter and prescription medications, and walk-in clinics, are more subject to consumer discretion. These trends are seen among individuals with and without chronic conditions, as well as those with and without health insurance, suggesting that external conditions, such as the recent economic downturn, may be leading consumers to pull back somewhat on their use of certain services and products. This is further supported by Deloitte survey findings that indicate cost considerations have increasingly contributed to consumers' decisions not to seek care from a doctor when they are sick or injured (46 percent of those who say they skipped care in 2012) or to delay or forego treatment that has been recommended by a doctor (58 percent of those who say they delayed or forewent treatment in 2012).
Consumers relate to health care on a deeply personal basis. Their understanding of the "health care system" is based almost exclusively on their personal experiences. As a result, they hold strong opinions about its performance.
The majority of consumers feel that the U.S. health care system is complicated (3 in 4 consumers surveyed say they do not understand how the system works) and may not be the best in the world (3 in 4 believe that other systems may work better) (see figure 2). Satisfaction is low in 2012 (22 percent), but it may be improving (up from 16 percent in the previous year). Only 1 in 3 consumers surveyed give the system a favorable report card grade (similar to physicians' responses in a recent Deloitte study),6 but that is also higher than in previous years. Increasing perceptions of waste and lack of value may be contributing to dissatisfaction with the system; in 2012, 62 percent believe that 50 percent or more of the dollars spent on health care are wasted, and only 25 percent feel that the best value is obtained for the money spent.
In contrast to 70 percent of physicians and 67 percent of employers who were recently surveyed, less than half (46 percent) of surveyed consumers believe that consumer behavior (such as unhealthy lifestyles that contribute to obesity) has a major influence on overall costs.
In contrast to 70 percent of physicians7 and 67 percent of employers who were recently surveyed,8 less than half (46 percent) of surveyed consumers believe that consumer behavior (such as unhealthy lifestyles that contribute to obesity) has a major influence on overall costs. More commonly, consumers believe that hospital costs (59 percent), fraud (55 percent), and insurance company administrative costs (52 percent) are major cost drivers, and nearly as many point to the influence of defensive medicine (43 percent), government regulation (41 percent), and payment incentives that reward volume instead of performance (37 percent).
Consumers are receptive to innovations that improve the health care system's performance. They want a "high-tech, high-touch" system.
Many consumers are interested in using innovative technologies that could enable self-monitoring, facilitate interactions and information exchange with doctors, and support treatment adherence if those technologies were to become available to them (see figure 3). Consumers who are less interested say they prefer to communicate by phone or in person (50 percent), have concerns that the privacy and security of their personal health/medical information might be at risk (31 percent), or believe that the technology might cost too much (23 percent). Addressing these barriers may generate even greater consumer interest as technologies continue to evolve.
Source: Deloitte analysis
Figure 3. Interest in using innovative health information technologies, 2012
Consumers say they value having access to portals and websites that provide direct access to personal information about their health plan, medical history and treatment plans, as well as offer capabilities such as appointment scheduling and prescription refill ordering. Use of health plan websites and enrollee portals is currently more common than use of doctors' websites and patient portals (see figure 4). More than 4 in 10 of those who currently have access to a secure portal or website through their doctor's office, and 6 in 10 of those who do not, say having access to this kind of health information technology (HIT) system is or would be important to them.
Figure 4. Use of health plan and doctor websites and portals, 2012
Consumers are testing alternatives to traditional health care products and services.
Increasingly, numerous innovative models and nonconventional offerings for health insurance, health care and health products are becoming available in the marketplace. Consumer use of and interest in some of these are displayed in figure 5. The observable gaps between current behavior and willingness (future behavior) suggest a readiness among consumers to take advantage of new options and choices.
Generational differences might set the stage for increased consumerism in the U.S. health care system. Consumer engagement will likely increase as a result.
While a portion of each generation is actively engaged as consumers (versus passive patients) in decisions about their health, health care and health insurance, the youngest generations appear to be especially receptive to taking a more active role. According to our findings, Millennials (ages 18–30) are more likely than Gen X (ages 31–47), Boomers (ages 48–66), and Seniors (ages 67+) to express the desire to customize their health plan and use innovative technologies that support greater self-engagement (see figure 6). Also, they are more likely to report seeking cost and quality information, as well as asking about and negotiating pricing with providers (see figure 6). Consumer demand for more options, better information and greater support of consumer involvement in decisions and care management is bound to intensify as members of these younger generations age and develop increased needs for health care, while health care systems respond to such demands by setting up innovative tools and opportunities.
Figure 5. Interest in innovative or nonconventional products, services and care settings
Figure 6. Percentage of consumers reporting interest and behaviors by generation, 2012
Implications for consumer engagement in health care
Consumerism in health care is threatening to some individuals and organizations. To physicians and health professionals, it means answering questions, using technologies to eliminate unnecessary visits, reducing redundant paperwork and improving service. It also means their performance—safety, outcomes and cost-effectiveness—will be widely accessible via the Internet as blogs and social networking supplement word-of-mouth conversations.
For hospitals and health insurance companies, consumerism means creating a new set of tools to equip individuals to make judgments about various health care options with an understanding of the potential risks and benefits of each. It means real-time decision-making in which consumers are armed with tools to ask appropriate questions and knowledgeably engage with providers and health plans. And it means customizing solutions to consumers' problems that reflect the level of risk individuals wish to take financially and clinically, based on their health condition and personal circumstances.
For many industry stakeholders, consumerism in health care is problematic. Although inevitable, it is disruptive to "standard operating procedure"—in some cases, requiring massive overhaul of business models and personnel. But it's necessary and worth it. The beneficiaries of consumer engagement in health care are individuals and families that purchase services from the system, employers that support health benefits, and the local communities in which the individuals live and companies operate.
Consumers may benefit by driving more value into the system. Its traditional paternalism toward "patients" results in higher costs, poor service and in many cases, avoidable errors. An informed consumer, equipped with the proper information and tools, will hold the system accountable for improved value and shop for alternatives that respond appropriately.
Employers may benefit by having a healthy, productive, stable workforce, which contributes to company growth and ongoing viability. Consumers (employees) seek job security first and foremost, and health care benefits are part of that security. Most companies, in turn, value health care benefits for their employees, but they increasingly face tough choices about how to continue providing them. Without changes to the current system, the threat of nonsustainable health care costs on the solvency and liquidity of companies large and small may lead them to one of two actions: drop benefits altogether or dramatically curtail benefits and hope for the best.
Finally, communities may benefit when the local delivery system—doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and testing facilities—and local health insurance plans collectively deliver improved value to consumers. Lower per capita health costs attract businesses to communities. Better outcomes improve the stability of the workforce. And the relentless pursuit of value in a community by its health care system spurs economic vitality and job creation.
Igniting consumer engagement starts by recognizing that the health care system's traditional inclination to cater to "patients" no longer works. Consumers want to engage the health system directly and purchase health services with the same energy and passion they use when selecting cars and homes.
The new normal
Five years ago, findings from Deloitte's first consumer survey (2008) revealed that users of the health care system are "neither patient nor patients. They are consumers." Changes in the health care landscape since then have accelerated consumers' impatience and desire for change; industry stakeholders need to be prepared to deliver.
As the health care marketplace moves toward one that is grounded in value-based competition, innovation and consumer engagement, what has the industry learned about how consumers view their health and the health care system? More critically, what more do stakeholders need to know about health care consumers' behaviors, expectations and unmet needs? How best can consumers be reached? The challenge posed by decoding health care consumerism is to grasp where the end-recipient fits into the "new normal" of health care and to see what opportunities may be around the corner when consumerism is translated into a high-performing, consumer-centered system of care.
EndnotesView all endnotes
- Bureau of Economic Analysis. Gross Domestic Product: First Quarter 2012 (Advance Estimate). April 27, 2012.
- A nationally representative sample of the U.S. adult population of up to 4,000 U.S. consumers. Results are weighted to ensure proportional representation to the nation's population with respect to age, gender, income, race/ethnicity, and geography.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, NHE Tables 2010. <http://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Statistics-Trends-and-Reports/NationalHealthExpendData/Downloads/tables.pdf> Accessed April, 2012.
- Health Care Reform: Center Stage, Deloitte Center for Health Solutions and Deloitte Center for Financial Services, March 2011. (Deloitte Development LLP)
- Ibid.
- Ibid., "Physician perspectives about health care reform and the future of the medical profession."
- Ibid.
- The Deloitte Employer Survey (Deloitte Development LLP), 2012 (forthcoming).


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- Rescue fire victims, and administer emergency medical aid.
- Establish water supplies, connect hoses, and direct water onto fires.
- Patrol burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fires.
- Inform and educate the public about fire prevention.
- Participate in physical training to maintain high levels of physical fitness.
- Orient self in relation to fire, using compass and map, and collect supplies and equipment dropped by parachute.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled — All terrain vehicles ATV; Marsh rigs
|Fire hoses or nozzles — Fire hose nozzles; Fire hoses; High pressure fire hoses; Synthetic fire hoses
|Fire pump sets — Backpack pumps; Foam pumps; Power pumps
|Fire suppression hand tools — Fire axes; McLeod tools; Pulaski tools; Single-bit axes
|Lighters — Backfiring fusees; Drip torches
Technology used in this occupation:
|Data base user interface and query software — Fire incident reporting systems; Microsoft Access
|Electronic mail software — Email software
|Office suite software — Microsoft Office software
|Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
|Word processing software — Corel WordPerfect software; Microsoft Word
|Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
|Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
|Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
|Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
|Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
|Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
|Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
|Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
|Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
|Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
|Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
|Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Work Activities
|Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
|Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
|Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
|Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
|Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Work Context
|Work With Work Group or Team — 85% responded "Extremely important."
|In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — 74% responded "Every day."
|Contact With Others — 75% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 82% responded "Every day."
|Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 74% responded "Every day."
|Frequency of Decision Making — 71% responded "Every day."
|Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 55% responded "Very important results."
|Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 64% responded "Every day."
|Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 62% responded "Very high responsibility."
|Deal With External Customers — 47% responded "Extremely important."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
|These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
|Related Experience
|Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, physical therapist aides, salespersons (retail), and tellers.
|SVP Range
|(4.0 to < 6.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|High school diploma or equivalent
|Bachelor's degree
|Post-secondary certificate
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|Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
|Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
Work Styles
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Work Values
|Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
|Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Related Occupations
|Forest and Conservation Technicians
|Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
|Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
|Municipal Firefighters Bright Outlook
|First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
|Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
|Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
|Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
|Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Green
|Ship and Boat Captains
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages data collected from Firefighters.
Employment data collected from Firefighters.
Industry data collected from Firefighters.
|Median wages (2014)
|$22.10 hourly, $45,970 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|307,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Slower than average (3% to 7%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Firefighters . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.


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Do you love Indian buffet? If so, I am sure you have tried those perfectly fried vegetable pakoras. I always wonder how to make pakoras and am so excited that Sonia of My Creative Flavors is sharing her pakora recipe with us today. Sonia is a PhD in Psychology and a master Indian cook. Hailed from India, Sonia and her husband are now based in New Jersey. My Creative Flavors chronicles Sonia's adventures in her kitchen; you will find many fusion Indian recipes, classic Indian dishes, and beautiful food photography on My Creative Flavors. Just look at these pakora pictures in this post, need I say more? Please welcome Sonia and remember to check out her site.
This time of the year is all about fun, family and festivities. In these chilling winters, I just want to curl up in a cozy blanket and watch my all time favorite movies and enjoy hot cuppa chai with a platter of veggie pakoras. You bet its a great feeling—difficult to beat. What better than do what you like to do and get a chance to feature it on Bee's fabulous site Rasa Malaysia. I have always been very fond of her easy to make and authentic recipes and look forward to her collection for all special occasions. I am really happy to do this feature and hope I will do justice to the high standards Bee sets for Rasa Malaysia.
So today we are going to fry some mixed vegetables pakoras—one of the most popular Indian snacks. Pakoras always make a special place on the table as appetizers loved by family and in formal buffets too, across the globe. It's an interesting way to add some spice and zing to the veggies once in a while and the hot combo is simply irresistible.
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Pakoras?! Yummy :D
Oh, I love these fritters at the Indian buffets. Always load up a bunch. Thx for sharing the recipe.
mmm..i'm craving indian food now! =]
If its fried, I like it… ;-)
Yummy pakoras and sweet peppers!! can have any time of the day :). Amazing snack!!
lovely guest post delicious looking snacks
Pakoras are great in the evening with tea…yumm!
I just got your book and can't wait to start cooking from it. I am looking forward to good food and fun.
Oh… they look yummy. Nice Recipe.
Question could you bake these in the oven instead of frying? Trying to cut callories of fried foods.
Recipes lovely. Spelling not so good. Particularly "cauliflower".
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Ayam Masak Merah (Chicken in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Tomorrow is Hari Raya or Eid, the biggest Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, or the Islamic holy month of fasting. As a Malaysian, we celebrate all festivities (regardless of our race and ethnicity) with food, food, and more food, and that's why I invited one of my favorite Malaysian food bloggers Lisa at My Lemony Kitchen to share a classic Malaysian recipe with us: Ayam Masak Merah or Chicken in Creamy Spicy Tomato Sauce. My Lemony Kitchen is an excellent food blog with lots of delicious recipes: Malaysia, Asian, western, baking, you name it and you'll have it. For my Muslim readers, I wish you all "Selamat Hari Raya" or Happy Eid.
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I was ecstatic but at the same time…was feeling nervous…what shall I cook? How shall I present my post? Everyone in the food blogging community knows Bee and her beautiful blog—Rasa Malaysia. Lucky me, Bee had made it easier by suggesting Ayam Masak Merah or chicken cooked in rich creamy spicy tomato sauce.
Mentioned Ayam Masak Merah to a Kedahan (Kedah is a state in the far North of Malaysia), would immediately evoke memories of "traditional Malay weddings" and Hari Raya or Eid Celebration. Yes…Ayam Masak Merah is not an everyday affair in a typical household in Kedah. It is a unique dish to be enjoyed on special occasions… served with Nasi Minyak or Savoury Rice, fresh salad of cucumber, pineapple, cut-up chillies and red onions.
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The chicken pieces are rubbed in with turmeric and salt and are deep fried till golden in colour. Deep frying seals the juice as well as it gives the chicken pieces, a firmer texture to every bite. The pieces are then added to the simmering sauce. This gives the chicken, its rich flavour, with its subtle heat from the chillies, sweet and sour-ish taste from the tomato soup combine with creaminess from coconut milk.
Moslems in Malaysia and around the world will be celebrating Hari Raya Aidil Fitri or Eid Mubarak tomorrow, perhaps Ayam Masak Merah could be one of the dish that you might want to cook and join in the Celebration.
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That looks so yummy! And you are so right about pairing it with nasi minyak. Perfect combo! I recall devouring ayam masak merah during kenduri and what not :)
Thank you Bee, for sharing your 'kitchen'… and the wonderful opportunity… :D
Lisa, this looks so delicious! I've never tried this dish before but it sounds yummy and goes well with savory rice like you mentioned. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us. :-)
Looking Delicious :)
Finger licking good!
That is a mouthwatering dish! So tempting looking and full of flavor.
very good food,,,,,so nice friend……!! I am from india chef swapan sikder,,,,,,
Delicious recipe! This is always my favourite dish with rice. Well done on the guest post, Lisa.
Fasting today. 2moro is Eid, where I live.
Looks yummy! Must include it in the menu, for our guests.
Eid Mubarak Every One!
I enjoyed reading Lisa's recipes. Thanks for sharing.
when was the last time i had it?should be more then 10yrs ago!am followed your recipe,result…..fantastic yuumy,thank you Bee!
i was just watching AFC on chef wan this afternoon and he was cooking this ayam masak merah along with 2 other rendang dishes. I'm not really sure if i had eaten this dish, maybe i have but didnt know the name and it sure looks so attractive and unique flavour due to the ketchup and the spices in it. Wonderful guest post and so appropriate during this festive season!
This looks and sounds so yummy!
Lovely recipe full of flavors.. The color is so pretty. I want some with rice.Good Job Lisa!
It looks gorgeous and is a lovely rich colour. I'd love to try this.
I have never had this, but by the look of it I am sure I'd love it…! It reminds me of the Indonesian 'Ayam Bumbu Rujak' which I adore!
Absolutely beautiful dish, Lisa! I don't believe I have had this before but thanks to your recipe, I might just try to cook this to taste it.
wow…so hungry now! and I am going to try your recipe today ! Missing the Raya's cuisine here…;-)
waaaah! this is my second time to encounter this recipe in my blogroll. hahaha this means i have to make it! haha i'm filipino and i've never made this before, but i'd like to believe this is definitely a must try. the pictures i've seen were mouthwatering. :)
Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe,can't wait to try it!
Please tell me how much turmeric/turmeric powder I should use to rub the meat.
Wish me luck!!!
Tumeric ~ about 1 teaspoon.
Happy trying :D
Thank you everyone for your kind comments and wonderful feedback :D
Most delicious looking, I love this dish and eat this at least once a month! yummy!
Beautiful photos by Lisa! Ayam masak merah just reminds me of ayam masak habang, a Kalimantan chicken cooked in red chili sauce. Habang = Merah :)
Perfect for Eid!
I love this recipe!! Have bookmarked it and will def cook it for a special occasion =)
I loved this recipe.. Planning to make it in the next week.
I have a question, can we omit galangal or is there any other substitute for it? Will the dish taste as wonderful even without galangal?
Thanks! This looks so good!
instead of deep frying can we just put the chicken directly?
instead of deep frying can we just put the chicken directly or how about shallow fry?
I cooked this today. I like the taste but the coconut milk has a taste. I live in Minnesota and I bought the Aroy-D coconut milk for cooking. Any suggestion what type of coconut milk is the best to get in USA/
made this last night…. was a hit!!! thank you!!!
I used my new gadget to "fry" the chicken (without oil) and it turned out great!!!!
I just cooked this and it looks very different from the picture. I wonder if it is tomato paste rather than tomato soup being used.
oOPS… I spoke to soon. I let it simmer longer and it started to look good. Still not the same though. :P
Where i live , u dont get lemongrass. So can i use any other substitute? plz let me know. coz i plan to make this dish very soon & it looks really yummy in da pic
Where can I get all these amazing spices TT
I love Ayam Masak Merah and will cook this tonight for Ramadan. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
GSN: Depending where you live (I live on US East Coast) many of the bigger grocery stores now have an Indian or Oriental/ International sections for these spices. If not, they are easily obtained from an Indian grocery market (I'm assuming you are not living in Malaysia or Singapore). Many Asian supermarkets in bigger cities also stock these basic spices as well as galangal and lemongrass -they're now easier to obtain now thanks to a bigger interest in Thai and East Asian cooking in this country. Of course, nothing beats getting these items fresh from home.
Hi, was wondering what kind of canned tomato soup (the creamy ones?) Or which brand do u normally use? Missing this dish and I'm planning to cook it during Ramahdan.
How many ml of tomato soup does the recipe calls for? And what brand of vanned tomato soup are you using?


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