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I have an abundance of tomatoes from my garden and want to make an Italian tomato sauce with them instead of canned tomatoes. Does anyone have a good recipe?
Here are two recipes I use. I can mine but it may be frozen or just made up for a meal. Divide the recipe as required.
Plain Italian Tomato Sauce
24 cups smooshed tomatoes whirred smoothish *
2 cups finely minced celery
2 cups finely minced onion
1 1/2 cups finely minced carrot (use just one for a bit less sweet I use 1 1/2)
12 TBSP bottles lemon juice
2 TBSP coarse salt
Note: For one batch I sub hot peppers for some of the carrot and celery, just so I have a piquante sauce as well.
Herbed Tomato Sauce
24 cups smooshed tomatoes whirred smoothish *
4 - 5 cups chopped herbs of your choice
12 TBSP bottled lemon juice
2 TBSP coarse salt.
I use Basil, oregano and parsley but you can use only one or two or three and you don't need to use equal amounts, in other words you can go 2/3 basil 1/3 parsley. For all of them bring to a rolling boil and then lower heat to a high simmer , you want to see some action but not a full boil. After coming to the boil a foam will form, skim it off.
Place your jars in the dishwasher , when the jars are done so is the sauce. I generally cook about an hour , you can go longer. I don't like to cook less than an hour 'cause I want some thickening to take place while canning so it doesn't need to much cook time when I use it.
Fill jars as normal. HWB for 30 minutes.
* I break the tomatoes with my hands and then use a hand blender to smooth some more. You could use a food processor. I do not seed my tomatoes but you could.
I love this one when I'm lucky enough to get good tomatoes (rare)
4 TBL olive oil
2 TBL minced garlic
3 lbs very ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped, liquid reserved
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
3 TBL red wine vinegar
Salt & pepper
1 lb linguine
1 TBL extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly grated Parmesan
Heat 1 TBL oil in a heavy small skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic & stir 3 minutes; do not brown. Transfer to large non-aluminum bowl. Mix in tomatoes & liquid, remaining 3 TBL oil, basil & vinegar. Season w/salt & pepper. Let stand 6 hours.
Just before serving, cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until just al dente. Drain well; transfer to large bowl. Add olive oil & toss well. Add sauce & toss again. Serve w/Parmesan.~~
Ginger, wish I could send you some.......we have a ton of them in the garden!
Here is a recipe that we like:
Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
4 firm, ripe tomatoes
8 stuffed,green olives
2T capers
4 spring onions~ finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/3c fresh parsley, chopped
1/3c olive oil
12 oz. thin spaghetti
Chop tomatoes into small dice. Chop olives and capers. Combine all ingredients except pasta in a bowl and mix well. Refrigerate covered at least 2 hours.
Cook pasta, drain and add cold sauce to hot pasta.
May also add 1/2c shredded basil.
Serves 4
I usually can this one but it can be frozen too.
It's from the "Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving." I've taken out one clove of garlic and added a teaspoon of crushed red pepper for zip.
Chunky Basil Pasta Sauce
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 cups (2 L) coarsely chopped peeled tomatoes -- (about 9-12 tomatoes or 4 lb/2 kg)
1 cup chopped onion -- (250 mL)
3 cloves garlic -- minced
2/3 cup red wine -- (150 mL)
1/3 cup red wine vinegar (5 % strength) -- (75 mL)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil -- (125 mL)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley -- (15 mL)
1 teaspoon pickling salt -- (5 mL)
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar -- (2 mL)
1 6-oz/156 mL) can tomato paste
Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, wine, vinegar, basil, parsley, salt, sugar and tomato paste in a very large non-reactive pan. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until mixture reaches desired consistency, stirring frequently.
Remove hot jars from canner and ladle sauce into jars to within 1/2 inch (1 cm) of rim (head space). Process 35 minutes for pin (500 mL) jars and 40 minutes for quart (1 L) jars in a BWB.
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I was lucky enough to receive a gift of a bunch of homegrown tomatoes, so I made a pasta sauce this week. I peeled the tomatoes first - core them and cut a little "x" on the bottom, then plunge them into boiling water for about 20 seconds. The skins should slip right off. I chopped them into quarters, preserving as much of the juice as I could, then made a spaghtetti sauce out of Italian sausage, a couple of chopped purple onions, lots of garlic, red wine and Italian seasoning. I added the tomatoes with their juice and cooked until they were mostlly dissolved into the sauce - about 45 minutes or so. In the past I've also done the same thing by roasting the tomatoes in the oven with the onions and other seasonings. If you use roma tomatoes, they're not as juicy, so I add either a can of tomato sauce or V8 if we have it.
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bbq I can about 100 jars of tomatoes each year. I usually go through them all by the time the next batch is ready, so for sure well over a year. I suspect even longer.
I forgot to mention that I also peel my tomatoes first using the technique described by Becky.
Should have mentioned , becasue I can my sauce I don't add garlic or ground pepper when canning but I do add minced garlic and pepper when I cook up the sauce to serve.
So if you are making it to eat right away add garlic and fresh ground pepper to both versions.
bbq, the USDA will tell you canned goods have a shelf life of 1 year. After a year the nutrients in the container start to break down. So the quality and sometimes the color are not what they are during the course of a year. It's a quality issue not a safety issue. I usually go through spaghetti sauce within the year. However, with other canned items (pickles, jellies) I'll can a certain kind every other year. I have not noticed a significant difference. I've heard from some of our canning gurus that if canned properly, it'll last 5 years.
Here is a recipe from an old Sunset Mag. that I have made many times and really like.
2 large onions, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
5 T oil---I use olive
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
5 pds (about 12 med) tomatoes, peeled, cored and cut up (1/8's)
1 1/2 T salt
3/4 t each--pepper, rosemary
1/4 t anise seed, crushed or chopped fine with a knife
1 T each dry basil, oregano and sugar
1 T paprika
3/4 cup dry red wine or 3 T lemon juice with water to make 3/4 cup
In a 6 qt. kettle over med heat, cook onions and garlic in oil until golden, about 10 mins. Add tomatoes and all the rest. Bring to boiling, stirring and breaking up tomatoes.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Then uncover and boil over med-hi until reduced to 8 cups.---about 50 mins.
Ladle into prepared jars within 1/2 inch of the rim. Process in a pressure canner pints and 1/2 pints 20 mins. Or freeze. Makes about 4 pts.
Be sure to include the anise seed---it gives a wonderful Italian flavor.
Remove the tomatoes from the freezer and allow them to thaw slightly. When the tomatoes start to thaw the skins will slip of easily. There is no need to blanch them. Squeeze any juice from the tomato and place it in a food processor. When your food processor is full puree the tomatoes and add them to a large stock pot. Heat the tomato sauce over medium heat.
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|Property type
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|3 - 7 nights
Moon Palace All-Inclusive VIP Resort
A 7 night reservation using our All-Inclusive VIP Superior Deluxe Jacuzzi Suite, VIP access includes:
-taxes, fees and gratuities
-arranged transport to and from the airport
-All food and All drink
-VIP level 'perks'
-two added select tours per person
-use of non-motorized watercraft
-all on-site entertainment
-transport to the hotel zone
-use of area Palace Resorts
-free wi-fi and free phone calls to Continental USA and Canada
-free use of the Kids and Teen Club and much more!
-The current $1500 Palace Resort Credit Promotion is included with a reservation.
-unlimited golf available
KIDS FREE SUMMER June 1 - August 31 included!
(under 13 years old)
U.S. A. membership and rates**
EXTRA RESORT or SPA CREDIT with your reservation and included unlimited golf access--Please email or phone me for further details !
Nothing compares to the Palace Experience: be greeted at the airport by representatives and whisked away to a world-class vacation experience. Tips and bills are no longer your concern as you eat, drink and play at this All-Inclusive resort. Enjoy free day transportation to other select Palace Resorts in the Cancun area and take full advantage of your All-Inclusive package at those locations as well! Tour the glory of ancient man and nature with day trips to famous Chichen Itza, Coba or Tulum; or head underwater with hotel diving certification program and extensive diving options in one of the worlds most breathtaking ocean environments. Feeling wild? Forget yourself dancing the night away in one of the worlds hottest nightclub scenes! Ziplines, water parks, shopping and more are yours to enjoy here at the world's premiere vacation destination!
Palace Resorts are well known internationally as providers of the best in All-Inclusive resort accommodations. Enjoy an amazing Moon Palace vacation, and learn the true meaning of luxury as you enjoy unlimited free usage of 15 restaurants and 16 bars, 24 hour complimentary room service, 7 outdoor pools, 6 swim-up bars, water sports marina, excellent on-site nightclub, 2 gyms, and nightly live entertainment. For families, 2 kiddie pools are available, and 2 kids clubs with event coordinators to keep your children active and entertained while you too enjoy your vacation. The new Teen Club has entertainment and food directed to this special age group. For you: unwind with a couples massage or hydro therapy session for a premium experience.
Adding Unlimited access to golf to you package is an amazing option! Polish your game all day long. Enjoy the lush tropical scenery right from the greens - these courses are ecologically balanced and surrounded by mangroves, jungle and all manner of local wildlife! The Moon Palace course, each a Jack Nicklaus Signature creation, offer three 9-hole courses, each par 36, for a total 10,798 yards of challenge for all levels. If golf is your game, contact us!
To top this package off, our membership reservations include $1500 Resort Credit with your 7 night stay! Use this credit on spa treatments, tours or special dinners, at Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf or wine upgrade and more. Treat yourself! Ask about how to have added SPA or RESORT credit added to your stay.
Accommodations include a VIP Jacuzzi suite with private balcony, full maid service, flat screen TV with satellite feed, wireless internet, free long distance (US, Canada and Mexico), and a fully stocked mini-bar with bottled water and premium brands of beer and alcohol. The hardest part of eating will be choosing what to have as you peruse the menus of the many on-site 5-star restaurants, with styles ranging across the world, from traditional Mexican, Caribbean, Italian and Brazilian cooking to exotic far-east fare. Formal or informal, the choice is yours: will today be a gourmet breakfast or do you want to quickly hit the buffet before heading out for a round?
We have over five years of experience making reservations for guests through our U.S.A. membership, lots of repeat guests and many great reviews which all attest to our ability to get you the best All Inclusive VIP vacation package available.
Contact us today!
Q: Does it make a difference what country membership I use to reserve?**
A: YES!!! As a USA or UK Passport holder reserving using Canadian rates you WILL have added fees due at check in! Only Canadian Passport holders can use the Canadian rates with no added fees upon arrival.
Q: Are there any added fees?
A:Using our U.S.A. membership, there are no added fees upon arrival. The only resort added fee at check-out is a tax of 16% on resort credit you have used (use all $1500=$240).
Q: Can I use the amenities at other Palace Resorts?
A: Yes, Palace Resorts has several locations in Cancun, from downtown to further out along the Mayan Riveria. The Beach Palace, Sun Palace*, Playacar Palace, Cozumel Palace and Isla Mujeres Palace* are all available for day use. (*adults only)
Q: How do I get resort credit?
A:Resort Credits are activated upon arrival and will include any activities scheduled with the Vacation Planners.
Q: Can I use all my resort credit for spa?
A: The limit is 20% resort credit can be used for spa ($300 for a 7 night reservation).
Q: Can I use resort credit for golf rounds?
A: Yes, resort credit can be used at Moon Course and Riveria course. We can also add Unlimited golf access.
Q: How do I get tickets for special live entertainment?
A: Special entertainment tickets ( bands, shows) 2- tickets are included with 5+ night reservations.
Q: Is it safe to drink the water?
A: Absolutely, Moon Palace has an on-site reverse osmosis system, and the city water is treated also. Bottled water is provided at restaurants, and in room.
Q: Do staff speak my language?
A: The staff generally speaks English conversationally. Many of the entertainment shows are conducted in both English and Spanish. Levels of fluency vary but the staff are always eager to help.
Q: Are golf tee times hard to get?
A: Generally no.
Q: What services are offered at an additional cost?
A: Car rental, motorized water vehicles, para-sailing, horseback rides, additional spa and massage packages, beauty salon services and upgraded wedding packages are available through Palace Resorts.
Q: How far away is the beach?
A: Right by your room. The resort has over 2000 yards of beach-front property, and this is separated from the main beaches of Cancun for a private beach experience.
Q: How is security at Moon Palace?
A: All staff wear ID at all times, and all guests are checked in and out upon entering and leaving the resort.
Q: Is Palace Resorts ecologically conscious?
A: Yes. Part of the grounds is set aside as an ecological reserve. Funds from the recycling of plastic, glass and aluminum support the Place Fundacion, which is devoted to improving the local community. Leftover food is recycled offsite. The golf course is designed to incorporate the latest in low-impact upkeep.
Q: How can I learn more about Palace Resorts?
A: Feel free to contact us and ask questions!
Justine and Larry, retired. Married, with two grown kids and two middle-aged dogs. We ALWAYS enjoy visits with our extended family at Palace Resorts.
Justine purchased this hotel in 1998
Cancun and the Mayan Riviera are historic, beautiful and vibrantly alive. During our first visit in 1998 we knew we wanted to come back and explore what the area had to offer. Our Diamond membership has encouraged us to return, at least once a year, and offered many amazing experiences, as a family and a couple. We have seen the ruins in Chichen Itza, Ek Balem, Tulum, and Coba. Visited the Colonial city of Valladolid and the islands of Isla Mujeres and Cozumel. We have snorkeled in coves and on the reef and even went on hotel certified dives. The beaches and the Riviera towns are all unique and encourage a slower pace and relaxation. Our ownership has even been responsible for us learning to play golf. We are always reluctant to leave and can't wait to return!
People ask if we keep coming back for the golf, the beach, the massages, the food, the drink. More than anything it's for the people. Over the last 15 years we have watched bus-boys advance to managers, maids become head waiters. All of them see us and welcome us with a smile and an hug and say 'welcome home'. We love sharing our member benefits so others can enjoy the wonderful experience of a Palace Resort vacation.
We booked a week at Playacar Palace through Justine. I had some trepidation about booking indirectly with the resort, but it was all unfounded. Justine was very professional and available to answer any questions we had. It sounded too good to be true, but it certainly wasn't.
My husband and I have traveled extensively around the world, and neither of us had ever stayed at an AI, as we tend to be DIY travelers. We are now traveling with our toddler son, so we wanted something a bit more relaxing, but would still enable us to get a little local flavor, and Playacar Palace fit the bill.
We were able to lounge at the beach and pool daily, eat great food, and a few steps out of the resort brought us to a great shopping center, Paseo del Carmen, and the beginning of Fifth Avenue. We felt we had the best of both worlds, a quiet, zen hotel with great food, drinks, and ambiance to stay in, but the ability to easily explore the town.
Playacar Palace is a smaller resort, which we loved. If you love lots of activities, this isn't your place, but it was great for what we needed: someone to wait on us all week, a relaxing atmosphere, and tropical sun. The staff here was fabulous, and the service was very personal.
I believe all guests were treated well, but I feel being a VIP definitely didn't hurt our room selection, service, etc.
We had a very nice vacation, and as far as AI's go, I am spoiled from now on.
Six of us stayed at the Moon Palace Golf and Spa in Cancun (Nizuc section) from February 8-18, 2015 (10 days). Note – Well traveled in the Caribbean and in the All-Inclusives. Booking done via VRBO (I've used them often). Justine Lott from VRBO was an absolute charm to work with. We booked flights separately. Saved us $.
Pros - 10 days of sunshine, airport pick-up on time, straight to the hotel, room clean, bar full, comfy beds, dark drapes great for afternoon naps, beautiful ocean view room. Food excellent. Brazilian restaurant the best (small chocolate muffins....MMMM!). All other restaurants very good but skip steak house! Activities were great. Our group did it all, golf, pool aerobics, cooking lessons, beach and pool volleyball, tequila sampling followed by the Mexican costume horse riding context (sis-in-law won!), sailing, swimming with the dolphins, etc. Four of us golfed several times. Loved the course, excellent and very organized staff. Used resort credits for golf, well worth it. Also golfed at the Riviera. Nice but staff less organized. Remember the 16% tax when using resort credits. We used them for massage, golf, mani/pedi, swim with dolphin. Cost us $255USD for 10 days of activities so worth it. Drinks are perfect and consistently made! Waiters and activities staff are about the BEST I have experienced.
Cons - Room drapes significantly burned from the sun (looked shredded) and bed cover had big stain. Not good first impression but maid took care of it as soon as I asked. Room always clean but not consistent in towel availability as no hand towels for 2 days. One of our rooms had $180 and 2 months worth of pills stolen (Celebrex and Tylenol 3) on the ONE day they forgot to close the safe (beware!). Investigation done but employees denied stealing anything. Lock everything of value in the safe! Management has to flush out those bad apples as nothing worse than theft to turn off potential clients. Airport pick up on last day never showed up. Hotel concierge just told us to get on a minivan from another company and off we went!
Apart from that unfortunate theft, we LOVED it! It was ten days of pure fun, relaxation, and the most beautiful sunshine. I normally do not return to the same place just because I like to travel around, but would return to the Moon Palace for sure. One couple from our group plans to return this December!
What a wonderful week! We initially wanted a ocean view room, but when we saw the huge balcony we did get with a garden view we were not at all disappointed! After staying at several all-inclusives, the food here has to be the best. The staff is very friendly, the grounds are beautiful, and it is very easy to walk between resorts if you want to try other pools or restaurants. Definitely would recommend staying here and cannot wait to come back.
Just returned from a week at the Moon Palace. Primarily wanted a resort with on-site golf amenities and the Moon Palace definitely delivered. In fact, the resort delivered remarkably in all areas, but the real gem regarding this particular vacation was Justine.
From the very beginning she was easily approachable, extremely helpful, and she even provided us with several pages of her own hand-written notes regarding what to expect upon arrival, departure, and during our stay.
Truth be told, we've traveled to Mexico before, and we've discovered (on our own) the reasons behind many of her suggestions (if you plan to use a credit card while in Mexico, you should inform your credit card company PRIOR to the visit; just keep walking when you get to the airport - your transport is OUTSIDE; it's good to "even-up" at the checkout desk the NIGHT BEFORE your departure; confirm your airport transport TWO days before departure - etc.), but both my wife and I myself commented on how thorough and helpful (and thoughtful) it was to have Justine compile this wealth of data and provide it as a courtesy to her guests.
Justine even went so far as to provide us with a POC at the Moon Palace Golf Course Clubhouse such that we could book our tee-times well in advance of our arrival - which for me was a huge blessing, in that we didn't need to re-arrange our vacation schedule in order to accommodate the available tee-times, but rather we could simply arrange our vacation schedule based on our pre-existing tee-times!
Our stay at the Moon Palace was undoubtedly one of the smoothest, most laid-back Mexico trips we've ever enjoyed. Justine's help up-front and the personal notes she provided regarding what we should expect made for a most comfortable arrival and a no-surprises departure.
Knowing what we know now, I can't imagine us ever using anyone other than Justine for any and all future Cancun travel needs. The Moon Palace was spectacular in it's own right, but the level of service and availability that Justine provided was simply phenomenal. Undoubtedly the best we've ever experienced.
My wife and I had the pleasure of a winters 10 day get-a-way at Moon Palace recently (early Feb 2015) and were extremely pleased with our holiday. We had vacationed many times previous, mostly on cruise ships, and this was our first AllInclusiveResort experience. We were a group of 6 family members.
Pre-booking with Justine was excellent, she was prompt in addressing our email inquiries, answering any and all questions we had and assisting us in booking our teetimes and excursions. She was clear, concise and honest as to what was included and what to expect -- her communication skills are amazing.
Transfers from the Cancun airport were efficient and timely -- we were soon at the resort checking in with cooled towels and a glass of sparkling wine. Nidia, our resort consultant, was quite helpful in setting us up and ensuring our room accounts, resort credit and excursions went smoothly.
We were located in the Pelicanos section of the Nizuc resort complex and found our room spacious, clean, quiet and very comfortable. Maid and minibar service throughout the week was very good. One member of our group left her room safe unsecured one evening and $180US disappeared -- resort security, to our knowledge, conducted an investigation but no redress was provided.
As a group we ate at most of the a la carte restaurants and found them to be excellent – equal or superior to cruise ship dining. Any wait times for the restaurants were spent at a bar sampling one of the many amazing cocktails the staff prepare -- the longest we had to wait for a table for 6 was 60 minutes and they provided a beeper to notify you when you table was ready. The resort itself is quite large but minivans, shuttles or golf carts are always available to take you from place to place. We spent several mornings relaxing by the amazing pool complexes at both Nizuc and Sunrise and found all barstaff, waiters, chefs and entertainment staff at both locations to be cheerful, eager to please and friendly to deal with. Although this is quite a large resort we never found it uncomfortably crowded and were always able to secure lounge chairs beach or poolside.
One of the main reasons we chose this resort was the golf -- we played 4 rounds at Moon Palace Golf Course and once at Riviera Cancun -- both courses were in excellent shape and provided a fair, fun and challenging test of golf. Found the golf staff at Moon Palace to be slightly more professional and the practice facilities super
We just spent a week at the Moon Palace. It was our first time at a "Palace" resort. We enjoyed so many things about the resort. It is big so you don't feel the resort has booundaries. There are about 14 places to eat on the premise and about 7 have sit down resturants for dinner(No Buffet). The food is very good and one restaurant (Brazilian themed) is top notch. There are many pools to chose from, and after a few tries we found our spot for the week. We met so many friendly people at the resort. It really added to the experience. We played golf twice and found the courses to be well kept. The rooms were great and my wife like the quality of the equipment in the room(hair dryers, curling irons) and the product supplied. The jetted tub in the middle of the room is a very nice touch. However from our experience the best part of the resort is the service. I can say that I have never met more well trained, attentive, and happy staff in my travels. Once we found our pool spot, the woman servicing our pools got to be our friend who read our mind when we wanted food, drinks or smile.
The only negative we found was the ocean at the resort is not good for swimming or playing in the waves.
We normally don't gravitate to all inclusive, but after a week we concluded we could do this again next year.
The owner Justine went out of her way to make sure we had information about the little things, which made it easier to navigate the week.
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3 night minimum stay
Mid Season
Apr 12 2015 - Aug 22 2015
3 night minimum stay
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3 night minimum stay
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Rates are a GUIDELINE for two persons, All-Inclusive Jacuzzi Suite. U.S. Rates are subject to conditions and change.
Kids under 4 years FREE all year; Kids 4 - 12 years, $53/night/child; FREE June - August in Jacuzzi suites;
Kids 13-17 years, $53 per night per child. An added Adult is $106 per night. Maximum occupancy 4 people.
Use of our 'included unlimited golf' weeks has an added fee. AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED. PASSPORT REQUIRED.
We can reserve for less than or more than 7 nights.
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Jim LiebeltJim is Senior Writer, Editor and Researcher for the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family at Azusa Pacific University. Jim has over 25 years of experience as a youth and family ministry specialist, and has been on the HomeWord staff since 1998. He has served over the years as a pastor, author, youth ministry trainer, adjunct college instructor and speaker. Jim's culture blog and parenting articles appear on HomeWord.com. Jim is a contributing author of culture and parenting articles to Crosswalk.com. Jim and his wife Jenny live in Olympia, WA.
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Rather than go further into debt for his college education, Joshsua Samuels decided to try the website GoFundMe.com, where he appealed for help to friends and strangers. Within two months, he had raised the $3,380 plus GoFundMe's 5-percent-per-donation fee.
Crowd funding, as this practice of Internet soliciting is called, is better known as the purview of startup companies looking to raise cash. Education is now the second most popular category on the GoFundMe site, says founder Brad Damphousse.
Students in need can pick from a range of sites; other popular ones are Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
Parents, meanwhile, can start crowd funding when their kids are toddlers. At GradSave.com and GiveCollege.com, which are tied into 529 savings plans, parents can solicit donations to college savings accounts.
Succeeding at getting donations requires students to be resourceful. Most sites advise crowd funders to post catchy videos as part of their campaign strategy, and they provide tools for publicizing crowd funding efforts on Facebook and Twitter.
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Mr. Sanghi told The Hindu here on Tuesday that the company's turnover in 2008-09 was Rs. 530 crore. Building materials contributed Rs. 440 crore and steel building solutions Rs. 90 crore. The company launched Everest International, a trading division, six months ago.
The company was hopeful of about 20 per cent growth this year. "In 2010-11, we should grow at minimum 20-25 per cent or hopefully a little more than that. Steel structures and Everest International will be the fastest growing segments," he said.
The company had plants in Podanur (near Coimbatore), Kymore, Nashik, Roorkee and Kolkata and it was taking up debottling exercise regularly. With debottling, the capacity would increase by 15 per cent, especially at Podanur, Nashik and Kolkata. At this stage, it had no plans for any greenfield investment in 2010-11. With the two percentage point increase in excise duty and increase in the prices of raw materials, the company expected the product prices to go up by about 10 per cent in the next two to three months. Further, Everest was repositioning itself as a building solution provider. "Most people know us as roofing solution provider. We want to be known as building solutions provider." In two years, revenue growth would be diversified from all products and not dependent on a particular product. In roofing, it had introduced variants such as polycarbonate and metal roofing.
In the international segment, it currently had acoustic ceiling products and steel doors. The company planned to add more to the basket taking the total number of products to about 10 in a year.
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Nike targets sneaker fanatics with app that mixes commerce with content
Nike's new SNKRS app merges ecommerce and written content to deliver a social network-style sneaker shop.
Application software, also known as an application or an app, is computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks. Examples include enterprise software, accounting software, office suites, graphics software and media players. Many application programs deal principally with documents. Apps may be bundled with the computer and its system software, or may be published separately. In recent years, the abbreviation "app" has specifically come to mean application software written for mobile devices, with the abbreviation in particular representing both the smaller size and smaller scope of the software (i.e. an app whose sole purpose is to display an image representation of the current weather).
Application software is contrasted with system software and middleware, which manage and integrate a computer's capabilities, but typically do not directly apply in the performance of tasks that benefit the user. The system software serves the application, which in turn serves...
Nike's new SNKRS app merges ecommerce and written content to deliver a social network-style sneaker shop.
These profiles span the history of the American nation and definitely do not diminish the presidency in any way.
A new wearable called the Moff Band has dozens of sounds to make offline playing more realistic and fun.
It's the first major Hollywood release to use the technology.
You can instantly access each of a cast member's clips, which means you'll be watching a lot of 'SNL' clips this weekend.
Pinterest introduced a new feature that lets users share and discover apps for iPhone and iPad.
When pressed, the button will pull up a prompt to call local authorities.
theScore is bringing a full sports experience to an esports-based app, where users can track stats and scores from ongoing League of Legends matches.
The Fitbit Surge is designed for serious runners, but it works well for the rest of us, too.
A new app collects data about your social interactions and determines how you really feel when you talk to certain people.
Swipe left on common sense.
A software developer found that data was being sent between Marriott's Android app and the hotel chain's web servers without authentication of any kind.
For people who take their fashion apps as seriously as they take their their financial and fitness apps, ClosetSpace offers a powerful solution.
A look at how smart home technology will impact the future of the Super Bowl party.
If you're headed to Super Bowl, you're probably not thinking about the commercials you'll miss. But this NFL app keeps shows you what those at home can see.
Funny or Die released a new weather app on Thursday that combines serious weather information with humorous weather-related content.
Maybe we should call it WhatsWeb. WhatsApp announced Wednesday that it has finally introduced the option to use its messaging service on your web browser, though it is somewhat limited. It only works with Google Chrome and it doesn't work yet with iO...
Microsoft took the wraps off its new Photos app on Wednesday as a part of the upcoming Windows 10 release.
From a gadget that helps identify when a child has an ear infection to FaceTime sessions with real doctors for $49 a pop, your iPhone can help.
The Internet of Things is headed to Washington D.C.
Amazon Echo is finally ready for more people to own it.
All of the HomeKit products work with Apple TV when it comes to using Siri remotely, but you don't need an Apple TV to use Siri to control devices at home on the Wi-Fi network there.
Apple says its developers have now generated $25 billion in revenue to date since the App Store launched in 2008.
From jackets with built in GPS to LED-lit dresses that show your latest tweets, the tech world is trying its hardest to be fashionable.
The odds of creating a successful app are long, but the rewards are great, as developer Carlos Ribas can attest.
Get your cookie facts straight, people.
This smartwatch is a fully working smartphone that allows users to make and receive phone calls and install Android apps directly on the watch face.
There's no shortage of wearables debuting 2015 International CES this week, including one that's designed specifically for your golf club.
Connecting this module and app to your car gives you something like a four-door robot on wheels.
This may look like a regular living-room chair, but it helps you burn calories and stay fit -- even while you watch TV.
Montblanc is reportedly launching what it calls an e-Strap, that turns your existing non-smart watch into one that can receive notifications and messages.


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Shoot. I thought this thread was going to be about how to receive a gift of money from the government to buy a RIMS system. Guess i'll have to fund my own now.
I started a grant thread last year and got some good info: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/cont...-grant-173595/
I'm actually implementing an idea that I got from that thread, which is a pump feedback loop instead of a grant. I haven't tested it yet and I'm not done documenting it, but here's a photo and a BOM: http://brewbot.org/content/rims-and-pump-assembly
This basically uses a diverter valve to feed a part of the pump's output back to its input. The reasoning is this valve can be trimmed to control the pressure or vacuum applied to the mash drain, and even in its lowest forward-flow setting (no drain from the mash), it still keeps liquid flowing over the heating element, preventing scorching.
The all-grain home brewery registry: http://brewbot.org/breweries
Guys, I'm still not seeing the need for this stuff.
If you're restricting the output of your pump to get the runnoff rate you want, you're not creating any real suction or vacuum on your mash tun drain. I set a valve to get the proper flow into my brew kettle and then I set the other valve to get a matching rate of HLT water into the MLT. These are both slow rates - about 45 mins for a 10-12G batch. There's no serious suction going on here to compact the grain bed.


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About me:
Formerly a news reporter for three daily newspapers in New Zealand. I now train English-language teachers in Malaysia - using school holidays for traveling, writing novels/short stories, playing chess and taking photographs.
munro harrap: So, with this, the RX10, the A6000, and the A7 and A7R and S variants, Sony have easily the best overall range of digicams available on the market today. All in a decade from no cameras at all.
And of course without Sony there would be no Nikons either.....
This is a Leica of the old school neat fast pocketable with a separate optional viewfinder./ Looking at images from RAW here up to around 500 the grain is as good as Tri-X was and that was only monochrome.
A lot less boring than the World Cup, and fewer fouls!
This is a good point, Munro!
With regards to full-frame, the A7 series has a few problems but there seems no doubt that the second iteration will iron out those flaws and offer killer capabilities.
With APS-C, Sony has one of the best mirrorless systems - lagging behind m43 only in terms of lens availability, which will no doubt improve over time.
And now, with the RX100 III, Sony offers the best pocketable fixed-lens camera on the market.
Does this include professional mirrorless cameras?
JerryShots: I'm surprised some posters can breath with out assistance.
Funny, if you ask a Mexican, Costa Rican, Honduran, Salvadorean, Ecuadorian or anyone from almost anywhere, where they are from none will EVER say "I'm an American" because they are all so eager to display National Pride - But say "I am an American" or in this case "American Made" and boy howdy will all those non-Americans jump up to tell you how American they are - LOL
When's the last time you saw an foriegn made consumer product on "The American Market" that didn't have it's Country of Origin proudly displayed? When have you seen a Mexican product labeled as "American Made" or "Made in America"? What you do see is "Henche en Mexico" or "Made in Costa Rica" or "Made in Honduras"...You ever seen a peach with a sticker on it that said "Product of Chile"? If you do, don't eat it because it will suck. If they could put a sticker on all that foriegn fruit that said "Grown in AMERICA" - Don't you think they would???
Eat that.
You're thinking of the USA mate, which is somewhat distinct from "America".
I have Candian friends who consider themselves American but who lament the fact that they cannot say so because people will associate them with the USA.
Beckler8: I'm pleased others here are also talking about 4K video. HD-only can't really be justified on a top-end SLR and especially when 4K TV's are now readily available. Essentially you're forced to decide whether you want higher quality video or stills (i.e. GH4 or D810). Who will be the first to have both? (Not counting Canon 1DC because of 10k price.)
The best cheaper option for 4k is the Panasonic GH4 at around USD $1700.
jaaboucher: The original D800 is a huge pain for daily news shooting. The insane file size and slow frame rate makes sports a pain and slows down the workflow in every part of the newsroom. Thank god Nikon put some thought into what journalists actually need, maybe people will upgrade their D700s.
Actually, most "poor journalist photographers" steer clear of full-frame altogether and shoot APS, M43, digicams or even phone-cams.
Yeah, they were pretty close. Maybe 50 metres (50 yards).
NZ Scott: I've been to every single one of these places!
Regarding Yukatan. 1) You've spelt it wrong - should be Yucatan. 2) Yucatan is not a man-made wonder. It is a state in Mexico. There are some very nice ruins in Yucatan (e.g., Palenque, Chitzen Itza), but Yucatan itself is not a man-made wonder.
I wasn't criticising, just pointing out the mistake. It mentions Chichen Itza now, but didn't before. Maybe you could be a little less quick-draw in your criticism next time.
This is one of the best photos of a kea I've ever seen.
Well done, mate!
I've been to every single one of these places!
Regarding Yukatan. 1) You've spelt it wrong - should be Yucatan. 2) Yucatan is not a man-made wonder. It is a state in Mexico. There are some very nice ruins in Yucatan (e.g., Palenque, Chitzen Itza), but Yucatan itself is not a man-made wonder.
gerry328: An iPad is US-branded but manufacturing is subcontracted in China, does it qualify?
Conan: Don't forget that there are dozens of countries in America - USA is only one of them.
Nice shot. I knocked you down half a point for not writing a proper title.
That's a beauty, mate. Nice shot.
NZ Scott: Having been to Rio de Janeiro and Victoria Falls, there is no way I would consider them to be among the world's greatest natural wonders. Still, it should be an interesting challenge.
I think the list given above comes from Wikipedia. Wildbegonia: I agree with you about Iguazu being the world's greatest waterfall - I visited it in 2010, and then last year I visited Victoria Falls. No contest! I think that if I were to compile a "7 Wonders" list from places I've been to I would have Iguazu Falls, Halong Bay and Perito Moreno Glacier on there. But that's just me ...
c76plus: A product made in any of the 53 countries recognized in America?
c76plus: America comprises the two continents of North America and South America. You can enter photos from any country that is part of those two continents.
Nice shot, bro - I shoot macro myself, and I know how difficult it is to nail these photos.
That's a beauty, mate.
Pallke: This is very useful for morons that protect their costly lenses by filters and deteriorates the optical quality...
Pallke: For a guy who said he was going to sign off several posts ago, you sure do a lot of talking. Theoretically, there is some merit to what you say. In practice, there isn't.
Pallke: This is very useful for morons that protect their costly lenses by filters and deteriorates the optical quality...
0MitchAG: You would think so, wouldn't you? But that is not always the case. I shoot with Micro Four Thirds lenses, and one of the major manufacturers (Panasonic) does not coat its lenses to remove purple flare. A lot of people are using filters on the Panasonics to remove the flare, even using complicated mods on the 7-14, which doesn't normally take filters.
Also, I recently did a sharpness test with one of my Olympus lenses (the 75-300 II) and it was SHARPER with a B+W MCR Nano UV filter attached than it was with the filter removed!
Ednaz: As someone who's tried to get sea spray off of a multi-coated filter, taking countless lens tissues and eclipse fluid...
...and who's had to try to clean elephant snot (or whatever it is that comes out of an elephant's nose) when it snorts a foot or two from your ultra-wide angle lens, depositing disgusting slime on the front element of a 17-35mm zoom...
I here and now demand that Nikon create a retrofitting service so I can replace the front element of the half-dozen lenses that I use the most.
I shoot a lot in bad weather, worry about the image first and gear last, and swore off UV filters long ago other than when I know I'm going to be in a lens coating risky situation, like shooting in the surf. Whatever fluorine coating adds to the cost of the lens, I'll sign up for, because it would give me back hours of time every year.
I have a friend whose 2 year old recoated one of his lenses with crayons and Sharpie marker who'd probably sign up for the coating too.
I get no artefacts or flare of any kind with the B+W MRC and nano-coated filters, even shooting into the sun - and I've tested them plenty of times.
Having been to Rio de Janeiro and Victoria Falls, there is no way I would consider them to be among the world's greatest natural wonders. Still, it should be an interesting challenge.


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20th ANNIVERSARY OF NORTHWOOD IN VIETNAM
by Bob Roberts, Jr.
This morning I got up, prayed, read Scripture, prayed some more, journaled, and reflected a lot about where I was this day 20 years ago. I called my Mom this morning to wish her Happy Birthday – she's 79. I asked her if she remembered where I was today 20 years ago, she did. I was landing in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for the very first time. I was nervous. There were very few westerners there then and even less Americans. It was 1995 and I had never been there before. All I knew of Vietnam growing up was hearing about the Vietnam war in the news my entire childhood and teen years. I remembered having to sign up for the draft like all young men and wondered if I'd have to go. Now here I was, a place where American was humbled. As the plane arrived I sat on the runway that Americans had built and a huge airport they had also built. Runways, jet hangers, buildings – all past reminders of a war. Read more


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He said: "It is with an immense amount of pride that I am announcing my intention to retire.
Michael Owen's career stats:
Liverpool (1996-2004): 297 games, 158 goals
Real Madrid (2004-05): 40 games, 14 goals
Newcastle (2005-09): 79 games, 30 goals
Man Utd (2009-12): 52 games, 17 goals
Stoke (2012-13) 7 games, one goal
England (1998-2008): 89 caps, 40 goals
"I have been very fortunate in that my career has taken me on a journey I could only have dreamed of." Owen burst onto the scene as a teenager at Liverpool and made England's 1998 World Cup squad aged just 18. He announced himself on the world stage with a memorable solo goal against Argentina in that tournament. He has scored 220 goals in his club career, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup (three times) and Uefa Cup.
Owen was named European Footballer of the Year in 2001 - the first Englishman to do since Kevin Keegan in 1979. Owen joined Stoke City at the start of the season and has scored one goal in seven appearances. "Having progressed through the ranks at Liverpool to make my first-team debut at 17, before embarking upon spells at Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City, not to mention representing my country on 89 occasions, I now feel it is the right time to bring the curtain down on my career," Owen said.
"None of this would have been possible without the tremendous support I have received from managers, coaches, fellow players, backroom staff, the supporters and my own personal sponsors.
I would like to thank each and every one for the huge role they have played in helping me reach the top of my profession. "Most of all, though, I would like to thank my family. To my beautiful wife Louise, for her continued love and support through the many ups and downs in my career and for affording me the most precious gift of all, our children." More to follow
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Posted by Augie Ray on January 28, 2011
If you read this blog regularly, you know that I can be a Facebook supporter (some may say apologist), but today I have a bone to pick with it.
Where others frequently attribute shady intent to everything Facebook does, I see a company legitimately trying to balance the needs of users with the demands of advertisers who fund the free service. Consumers love Facebook, so much so that Facebook now accounts for one of every four page views in the United States, yet you and I pay nothing for it. Or it is more accurate to say that while we provide no cash to Facebook, we do, in fact, pay with our time, attention, data, permission, and clicks (which Facebook converts into cash).
But even Facebook supporters can and should question when the social network takes a step that pushes the envelope of best practices in permission marketing, and I believe it has done just that with Facebook's new Sponsored Stories product. What I find frustrating is how tantalizingly close to perfect the model is, yet the omission of a single feature makes all the difference.
Here's how Facebook Sponsored Stories work:
Posted by Thomas Husson on January 27, 2011
Nokia just published its fourth-quarter and annual results for 2010. I am not going to focus on the overall announcements and what they mean for Nokia's device business in particular, but Nokia's update on the Ovi Store is quite interesting.
Here are some of the key takeaways from a data perspective:
Posted by Elizabeth Shaw on January 25, 2011
Do you have budget to test iAds and play Angry Birds between meetings? Have you checked your brand's Klout score in the past week? In Facebook years, is your social strategy ancient?
Let's face it: Interactive Marketers have a lot on their plates this year. In fact, according to my colleague Augie Ray, social media marketing gets tough in 2011. How in the world are marketers supposed to stay ahead of the curve when the space is changing so rapidly? It's impossible to know everything and be everywhere. Trust me, I know.
Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Elizabeth Shaw, the new Emerging Media Analyst for Forrester's IM team. I'm thrilled to be a part of Forrester's dynamic team serving Interactive Marketing Professionals, and more importantly, I am here to help. It's my (awesome) job to be on the front lines of emerging and social media and help our clients navigate new waters, together. As an interactive marketer for the past nine years, I know what what it's like to be under the gun, fighting for budget and educating your team on the changing marketing landscape. I look forward to supporting our team and the chance to work with you!
Posted by Michael Greene on January 25, 2011
Earlier this month, Forrester published a report on audience data management platforms (DMPs) for digital publishers. It's a testament to the rapid pace of change in this space that our outlined vendor landscape is already somewhat outdated. Last week, Adobe announced the acquisition of Demdex, a pure-play data management platform that's been gaining traction with both publishers and advertisers. This is the first of what I believe will be multiple strategic acquisitions of DMPs in 2011. Forrester will have much more research on data management platforms and the evolution of media buying later this year, but first a few thoughts on what this acquisition means for the interactive marketing ecosystem:
Posted by Lucilla De Sarlo on January 25, 2011
With the increased acknowledgement of online brand presence, marketers are considering multiple interactive channels to build their brands. We're wondering, have you considered paid search branding? If so, how are you doing it? And have you found that paid search contributes to your brand's value/consideration?
We're holding ongoing conversations in our community, so please join us and contribute to this topic. Your contributions may make it into a future report! Please fill out your profile with contact information in case we need to reach out to you.
P.S. There is an interesting article in ClickZ (although dated in April 2009) validating that search can build brand lift. In particular, dramatic brand lift occurs after the click. Does this mean that search contributes to building the brand with both impressions and clicks?
Posted by Thomas Husson on January 25, 2011
In a recent post, my colleague Julie Ask and I examined what happened in the mobile space in 2010. In a new report, we are highlighting what we expect the key trends to be in 2011. While we believe that most of the trends identified last year will continue throughout the year ahead, here's a snapshot of more specific trends that will shape the market in 2011.
• The mobile/social/local combo will explode in usage but generate little revenue.
• 2011 will be the year of the "dumb" smartphone user. Thanks to handset subsidies, smartphones will be available to the masses. Expect new smartphone users to be less engaged and active than the first cohorts of Android and iPhone early adopters. The good news is that thanks to customer education and the convenience that these devices offer, even "dumb" smartphone users will consume more mobile media than ever before and will have incremental usage of mobile data!
• The mobile fragmentation problem will continue in 2011. Prioritizing mobile developments will still be a challenge, and cross-platform development has not yet been achieved successfully.
Posted by Sean Corcoran on January 24, 2011
Over the past couple of years, we've seen some dramatic shifts in the agency landscape. In what Forrester has dubbed "The Great Race For Relevancy," virtually every type of agency is now competing with each other like never before. Social media has become the great land grab and just about all agencies are claiming to be "digital" in some ways. We don't expect the agency landscape to shake out and make sense in 2011. In fact, we expect more dramatic shifts. Here are some agency predictions for this year:
Posted by Augie Ray on January 7, 2011
Now that 2010 is in the books, I wanted to share the 25 top blog posts made on this blog this year. In the interest of transparency, these are not the 25 most viewed blog posts, but they're close. I did some editing of the list, since some of the topics we addressed on The Forrester Blog For Interactive Marketing Professionals are not as relevant today at the beginning of 2011 as they were when first posted throughout 2010.
What follows are the most visited, relevant, and helpful blog posts of this past year, made by me, Nate Elliott, Sean Corcoran, Melissa Parrish and Shar VanBoskirk. I hope you enjoy the reading, and thanks to everyone who visited, commented, tweeted, printed or emailed our blog posts in 2010. We appreciate that you find this content valuable, and please consider becoming part of the conversation here on the Forrester blogs or in the Forrester Community For Interactive Marketing Professionals.
Posted by Thomas Husson on January 7, 2011
A year ago, I tried to highlight what the key trends for 2010 would be. I wrote: "I'm not going to say that 2010 will be 'the year of mobile' or 'the year of mobile marketing.' I think 2010 is more likely to be the 'year that every firm needs a mobile strategy.' Mobile is simply too disruptive to merely have a year. After all, who remembers the year of the TV or the year of the Internet? Instead, I think 2010 will be a key year in mobile's transition to center stage in the digital marketplace. A new mobile decade is opening up, and now is the time to start your journey. In the past 10 years, mobile phones have changed the way we communicate and live. In the next 10 years, they will change the way we do business."
Interestingly, that report — "2010 Mobile Trends" — was one of the most-read at Forrester, highlighting that a growing number of companies are starting to take mobile seriously.
So many things happened in 2010 that it is difficult to sum up the year. However, my colleague Julie Ask and I took a step back to offer our high-level take:
• New entrants are disrupting existing mobile ecosystems. Non-telco companies, such as Apple, Facebook, and Google, increased in importance as key players in the mobile ecosystem. Together, Apple and Google are closing in on controlling about half of the smartphone market and mobile advertising share in the US and have obtained a lot of traction in Europe and other regions of the world.
Posted by Sarah Rotman Epps on January 6, 2011
Two words were on everyone's lips today when it came to tablet talk: Honeycomb and LTE, the next-generation much faster network billed as "4G." Honeycomb is Google's first tablet-optimized version of its Android operating system, which will run on tablets like the Motorola Xoom, LG G-Slate, and Asus Eee Pad Transformer. Honeycomb isn't fully operational yet so it's hard to say how well these tablets will perform; early demos show a user experience that looks similar to the Palm WebOS "deck of cards" metaphor for switching between applications.
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