Daily Archives: June 27, 2011

Cold Summer Treats

June 27, 2011   Kyana Bell   232 Comments

HOT is one word you can use to describe this summer’s weather. Some of anticipate it, while others dread the thought of it coming. One way to cool down this sweltering summer is to eat something cold.

These easy cold snack recipes can be made in the comfort of home on days those “just don’t feel like leaving the house days”.

Frozen S’More

What You’ll Need:

  • Graham crackers
  • 1 teaspoon of chocolate chips or 2 small squares of Hershey chocolate bar
  • 1 large marshmallow or 6 miniature marshmallows
  • Microwave
  • Foil

Preparation:

  1. Break a graham cracker in half and put both halves on a small, microwave-safe plate.
  2. On one half, put a heaping teaspoon of chocolate chips (spread out) or two small squares of Hershey chocolate bar.
  3. Top the other half with a large marshmallow, cut in half (spread it out), or about 6 miniature marshmallows.
  4. Microwave on HIGH for about 30 seconds, watching carefully.
  5. Press the halves together to make a s’more.
  6. Let cool, wrap in foil, and keep in the freezer for a frozen treat.

Iced Vanilla Coffee Latte

What You’ll Need:

  • Vanilla Roast Nescafe Taster’s Choice Decaf instant coffee
  • Low-fat or nonfat milk.
  • Crushed ice
  • Optional: Blender

Preparation:

  1. Stir 1 tablespoon Vanilla Roast Nescafe Taster’s Choice Decaf instant coffee into 1 cup low-fat or nonfat milk.
  2. Once it’s blended and the coffee granules have dissolved
  3.  Pour over 1 cup of crushed ice
  4. Serve

Or You Can:

  1. Add the milk mixture and cup of crushed ice to a blender
  2. Pulse until blended
  3. Pour into a glass
  4. Serve

D.I.Y. Diet ICEE

What You’ll Need:

  • Diet soda
  • Ice cube tray
  • Blender or food processor

Preparation:

  1. Pour your favorite diet soda into an ice cube tray
  2. Put in freezer until frozen (a few hours).
  3. Add all the ice cubes to a blender or food processor
  4. Pulse until they turn into slush
  5. Pour into a glass
  6. Serve

Featured and other recipes can be found at WebMD.com

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AA Attendants Claim That Their New Boarding Policy is Chaotic

June 27, 2011   Alexa Diaz   1 Comment

Since early May, instead of boarding by row, beginning at the back of the aircraft, American Airlines now boards fliers in the order they checked in.

The Los Angeles Times describes the new method like this, “Once the first-class and executive-class passengers and other travelers with priority seating get onboard, the airline gate agents now board coach passengers in the order they checked in, regardless of where they are seated.

The spokesman for American Airlines, Ed Martelle, said that the airline hopes to create “a quieter, calmer” gate area while also reducing crowds on jetways. Martelle continued by saying, “The whole process may take a little longer, but you’re not standing in line as long. It seems to be working well. We’re pretty much happy with it.”

But he can’t speak for everyone, as the flight attendants are not happy with the new method at all.

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) says the move has led to “complete chaos.” “More often than not, the result is congested aisles and flight attendants having to explain to bewildered and already stressed passengers why there is complete chaos in the cabin,” APFA said. Flights attendants are also upset because their pay does not begin until boarding concludes and the flight departs, and this new method is slowing this whole process down. Still, APFA said that their members would try to work this method out as best as possible.

 

 

 

 

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Women Turn to Prostitution During Economic Recession

June 27, 2011   Jackson Gibbon   13 Comments

In a small town called Moundhouse, Nevada, more and more women have been finding alternative means of earning a living after they like so many other Americans have been hit hard by the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. Like everyone else, these women are simply trying to support themselves and their families. This newly popular occupation is prostitution.

Of course, there have always been a moderate number of prostitutes working in Nevada to earn a living this way, but recently the profession is attracting large numbers that the managers of these brothels have never seen before. When interviewed, many of the brothel workers explained that they turned to this form of employment because of financial difficulties brought on by the recession. Prior to prostitution, several of these women were working at a job for minimum wage with no hope to climb up the ladder. In this line of work, it is not uncommon for a brothel worker to make around $4,000 per week, which she splits with the management. However, this line of work does have some financial risk to it. Unlike an hourly paying job, you are not guaranteed any amount of money. A prostitute could work in the brothel for ten hours in a day and not make a dime. On top of that, most brothels have a daily charge for room and board.

When asked about their new occupation and any moral qualms they may have with it, many of the women actually find themselves liking the work. They enjoy sex and see no problem with using it as a business, especially when it can help them make ends meet in these difficult times.

In Moundhouse, there exist four of the twenty-eight brothels in the state, including the highly successful Love Ranch. However, many of the other brothels are filing for bankruptcy. While the recession does bring in more employees, many regular customers can no longer afford companionship. The recession also saw a rise in gas and diesel prices, which took away lots of business from truckers who are frequent visitors to the brothels.

Love Ranch is also one of the few brothels that allow their employees to be completely independent of contracts. They are permitted to come and go whenever they please. This way of managing the business is attractive to women who are earning money for their families who are living nearby. The typical routine for a customer at the Love Ranch is to pick out a woman of his liking who then leads him on a walk around the brothel. This walk consists of viewing a list of sexual acts and also a presentation of the brothel’s special rooms, including a jacuzzi. Unless they would like a special room, the customer will be led into a private room and business will be conducted there.

While this kind of employment is sometimes frowned upon, it is perfectly legal in the state of Nevada. The women are always having sex with condoms and local doctors pay frequent visits for HIV testing and STD screenings. It likely puts a strain on the marriage, but a successful prostitute may even earn up to $10,000 in a twelve day period.

Source: LA Weekly

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