When it comes to the prized bellota ham from Spain, it is easy to understand why everyone talks about the nuts. As you approach Huelva, the Andalusian province most famous for those air-cured hams, the citrus groves of the semi-arid flatlands around Seville give way to oak-covered hills and mountains. Acorns, a staple in the menu of the local pigs, are said to be the secret behind the ham from th
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The Gastronomer: For bellota ham, nuts aren't the half of it
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After a historic snowfall forced Maria Stephanie Diaz and Brian Hicks to postpone their wedding by two weeks, they had to scramble to make sure all their vendors would be available on the new date. "It's kind of hard having to prepare for it again, a second time," Diaz said. But by the time they ...
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Gary Coleman suffers seizure on 'The Insider' set
Posted by KingZeal 10 days ago (http://www.chicagotribune.com)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gary Coleman suffered a seizure on the set of "The Insider" Friday and received immediate treatment from Dr. Drew Pinsky, who happened to be on set as well.
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The Minimalist: Yakisoba: Leeway Among the Noodles
Posted by skullman 10 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
There are thousands of ways to make yakisoba, many of them good. All contain noodles and vegetables, and usually some protein.
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The charter school test case that didn't happen
Posted by Granemor01 10 days ago (http://www.latimes.com)
If they hadn't been mostly shut out of bids to run a slew of new L.A. Unified campuses, the groups might have demonstrated how they handle students with challenging needs. Los Angeles school officials lost a chance this week to test whether the booming charter movement can take on all the problems of the distri
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The Psychology of Moving
Posted by mythical9 10 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
Want to move? Detest the very thought? Feelings about home may be complicated by market conditions.
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'The Hurt Locker' sets off conflict
Posted by keithaulo 11 days ago (http://www.latimes.com)
Some soldiers and veterans say the movie, a favorite for the best picture Oscar, portrays them as renegades and doesn't depict combat accurately. But film critics have praised its authenticity. Some soldiers and veterans say the movie, a favorite for the best picture Oscar, portrays them as renegades and doesn'
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The tyranny of being a restaurant regular
Posted by Mechanucs4 11 days ago (http://www.chicagotribune.com)
Sometimes it's not just the pork chop that's smothered The other night, after a fairly pricey dinner, as we waited for our coats at the hostess podium of a well-known Midwestern restaurant, our server climbed behind the computer, typed in a few things, then turned to us and said, "You've been here before. Twice
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How apt that, in a simple but effective gambit in director David Muse's "Henry V," the seminal battle of Agincourt rampages around us in darkness. The eponymous king (Michael Hayden) has already once-more-unto-the-breach-ed it through Harfleur and has roamed anonymously through his new camp, bucking...
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The big question
Posted by MosesChen 14 days ago (http://feeds.boston.com)
You look at him and listen and you want to believe. You want to turn back the clock to 2006 when he hit 54 homers and knocked in 137 runs. You want to remember the golden days when it seemed like every hit was a walkoff wonder.
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The sound of science
Posted by Aragorn11 14 days ago (http://feeds.boston.com)
PROVIDENCE - Seth Horowitz has super hearing. As a toddler, chicken pox invaded his ears, bursting both eardrums. When they healed, his hearing range had shifted higher. Today, he can hear a computer monitor humming three rooms away. He can hear bats chattering.
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'The Hurt Locker' top winner at 2010 BAFTA Awards
Posted by oilitdown 15 days ago (http://www.latimes.com)
The Iraq war thriller takes six awards -- including best film and best director for Kathryn Bigelow. The Iraq war thriller takes six awards -- including best film and best director for Kathryn Bigelow.
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The art of the puzzle
Posted by underwood 16 days ago (http://feeds.sfgate.com)
Puzzles and fine art have lots in common. Both reflect the genius of their creators. Both incorporate painstaking visual and conceptual detail. Most important, both spark questions and contemplation long after the key riddle or message has been solved....
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The New Poor: Millions of Unemployed Face Years Without Jobs
Posted by Beowulf9 16 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
The social safety net was built for short-term gaps between jobs, but work may be scarce for years, even as the American economy shows signs of a rebound.
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The goods: Watches
Posted by Sunumbrella 16 days ago (http://www.chicagotribune.com)
A fruit-flavored watch, for as little as $30, might be the closest you'll get to a vacation right now. But it will keep you smiling past spring. Cherry splash : Alessi's "Calumet" watch has an adjustable polyurethane strap and unisex style — if you need a shot in the arm. Cost: $70; amazon.com
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The Week's Top 10 Videos On MarketWatch
Posted by Beowulf9 17 days ago (http://www.foxbusiness.com)
The Week's Top 10 Videos On MarketWatch
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The Minimalist: A Dinner Date With India and Spain
Posted by lala10000 17 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
A rich, deep, full-flavored chickpea stew perfect for a fast dinner on a cold night.
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The Spotless Garden
Posted by lordvader 17 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
Aquaponic gardens use fish, water and no soil — and may be the future of food growing.
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The Review: Lazy Ox Canteen in downtown L.A.
Posted by Tinselteeth 18 days ago (http://www.latimes.com)
The small-plates restaurant and tavern whips up imaginative creations on the edge of Little Tokyo. This is one small-plates restaurant where you won't be bored after a couple of visits. Chef Centeno constantly pulls new tricks out of the bag.
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The Kardashian phenomenon
Posted by jonguten 18 days ago (http://www.latimes.com)
The celebrity sisters have created an empire despite their lack of traditional talents that lead to stardom. And it's not all sex appeal and scandal -- their tight-knit family seems to be part of the When a reality show about the Kardashian sisters of Calabasas debuted in fall 2007, most people had never heard
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The Pacific Ocean's Garbage Patch needs more study
Posted by davejone 20 days ago (http://www.washingtonpost.com)
I keep reading about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, that floating island of trash between California and Hawaii. Can we ever clean it up? And should we even bother?
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI E arthly spasms could not undo the Village of God. ¶ The pitching and convulsing of the Jan. 12 earthquake dismantled shacks and stole lives, young and old, in this divinely named neighborhood, a landscape of wreckage like so many in this addled city. But the essence of the...
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The Four-Bedroom Kibbutz
Posted by EvilPancake 21 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
The nonprofit Moishe House subsidizes rent for groups of Jewish 20-somethings in exchange for their promise to organize events for other young Jews.
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The Cruise Issue 2010 | Journeys: Offering Whatever Floats Your Boat
Posted by zebbiehidie 22 days ago (http://travel.nytimes.com)
Despite rough economic seas, the cruise industry is staying the course this year with new destinations and amenities that appeal to every niche.
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The Hunt: Plugged In and Happy
Posted by Neopoplus 22 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
Joe Foxton found an apartment in the eight-unit Classic on Cumberland Street in Fort Greene.
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