Christmas recipe serves: 16
calories per serving: 495
preparation time: 25 minutes
cooking time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Suitable for freezing after step 5

Christmas recipe ingredients:

• oil for greasing
• white chocolate, 125 g (4 oz)
• milk chocolate, 125 g (4 oz)
• plain chocolate, 375 g (13 oz)
• softened butter, 175 g (6 oz)
• caster sugar, 175 g (6 oz)
• ground almonds, 175 g (6 oz)
• eggs, 6 separated
• breadcrumbs, fresh brown 75 g (3 oz)
• cocoa powder, 45 ml (3 tbsp)
• orange, grated rind & juice from 1
• salt, pinch
• double cream, 150 ml (5 fl oz)

Christmas recipe instructions:

1. Chop the milk and white chocolate into unequal pieces. Take an 8 inch (20.5 cm) diameter cake tin and grease and line.

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Pay close attention, so you do not fall victim of this scam. Just read and discover what it is all about.

This type of scam, allows scammers to commit identity theft. (Scammers are people that send junk, spam, fake emails, phone pretending to be someone else.) (Identity theft occurs when scammers steal private information from you like passwords, credit card numbers, phone numbers etc)

The scammer most often asks for:

1) Your social security number
2) Birth date
3) Credit card numbers or other private information (sometimes)

The scammer makes up a fake story. He calls the victim saying he works for the local court and tells the victim that he has failed to report for jury duty. He also tells him/her that a warrant has been issued for his/her arrest.

The victim usually replies stating they never received anything relating to jury duty.

The scammer then asks for his private information so he verifies if he is indeed right or wrong in his claims.

So in reality the victim is very upset and confused — he does not want any warranty so he usually provides his private information. He lets the scammer verify.

And that is how this scam works.

A point to keep in mind — this helps to understand if this is real phone call or a scam:

1) Court workers usually follow up with snail mail and never (very rarely) call you.

Second, you should never give your social security numbers, credit card numbers and other private information on telephone calls. That is how to prevent being a victim of this new jury duty scam and other similar identity theft scams.

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As a chiropractor, I am always asked “Does chiropractic really work?” This is not only an unfair question; it is also a loaded question. Chiropractic care is a very effective form of treatment for some traditional symptoms like neck pain and back pain and not for others.

Being a Chiropractor in San Diego, I see sports related injuries all year round. Running injuries, falls from bicycles or rollerblades, golf injuries, basketball injuries - you name it and most likely we have seen it. More often than not these injuries result in typical sprain / strains that result in neck pain, back pain, sciatica etc.

The types of injuries that I just listed are a few of many joint injuries / symptoms that chiropractic care is very effective in treating. You might say that chiropractic care was made for such injuries. The reason that I convey this is because of the nature of these types of injuries.

The typical sprain / strain injury usually results when a fall or an accident forces a joint through an excessive or abnormal range of motion. This type of injury stretches the ligaments and muscles that move and support the spine. The result of this type of injury is irritation and inflammation of the joint and scar tissue formation.

Without chiropractic treatment, the scar tissue from sprain / strain injuries restricts and or alters normal joint motion which can cause pain and stiffness. Chiropractic manipulations help to restore full, normal joint motion by breaking down scar tissue that would otherwise cause stiffness and pain.

Chiropractic care is an excellent form of therapy for reducing the effects of postural stress from sitting at a computer, poor lifting habits, poor posture and a variety of other stresses that we expose ourselves to on a daily basis.

So, does chiropractic work?

The only way to know is go visit one and see. Chiropractors want their treatment to work and are reluctant to take on cases that may not properly respond to their therapy. No doctor that I know wants to have unsuccessful treatment sessions during the course of their work day.

A good chiropractor can look at your history, perform an examination and make a sound determination on how well you will respond to care. That being said, we are known as the “back doctors” so if you have neck pain, back pain or any spinal related pain, a visit to the chiropractor may be just what you need.

Author: Dr. Steven R. Jones DC (Steve), is a licensed Chiropractor in the state of California. Dr. Jones completed his pre-med education at California State University Hayward. He finished his doctorate work at Palmer College of Chiropractic-West. Dr. Jones has treated his patients for over 15 years at his own San Diego Chiropractic practice “Jones Chiropractic Clinic“. He holds a U.S. Patent on the ergonomic device, the “Ergo Nav”, the only fully adjustable mouse platform on the market.

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If you pay cash for a lot of daily expenses, you can save a surprising amount of unexpected cash that you can use to create a little extra buffer for things like holidays and out of the ordinary expenses. Just by saving and not immediately spending the leftover change you have each day, you can end up with hundreds of dollars in change within one year - easily converted to cash at your local bank (and even some supermarkets.) Some banks offer the electronic equivalent of this plan by rounding up all your checking account debits up to the nearest dollar and then depositing the difference into a savings account - a great idea!

Another way to save money automatically every month is to do a review of all your recurring expenses and cut out the excess. Every time I do this I find at least twenty or thirty dollars I can squeeze out of something with virtually no pain at all (besides the pain of simply sitting down and reviewing everything.) Extra cell phone charges, unwatched television channels, and optional subscriptions of various types are prime targets for this exercise.

I’m sure you can think of many other automatic ways to save money. The main benefit of doing this automatically is it takes most of the work out of saving money. And with all upside and virtually no downside, it’s the best way to save.

Brad Homer offers free-to-try budgeting software to help you quickly and easily with your personal financial planning. At his website you can also find more personal finance articles like this one.

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If you are already using Adwords to try to generate sales for your products and services, or you want to start Adwords advertising campaign for your business, you must know what it takes to make any profits with adwords before you can succeed.

Do you know that thousands of people from all over the world started Adwords advertising but soon parked it up because they made losses instead of gains.

Yet some people are using Adwords to drive targeted traffic to their sites, making huge sales and tons profit on a regular basis; because they know some secrets the losers do not know.

This is in spite of the fact that if you go to any Adwords forum you will mostly read about the difficulty of running an Adwords advertising campaign. Unfortunately, it is quite true that you can find Adwords advertising campaign to be very difficult, if you do not know the right steps to take to make Adwords work for you.

And if you make a post at the forums asking for advice, a lot will be volunteered but none will be useful because those who will give you the advices do not know the secrets of Adwords advertising methods, while the select few who know will not divulge the secrets just like that.

Are you on the verge of quiting?

No, no, no, do not quit, Ordinary folks like you have quit their day jobs doing successful online business aided by their Adwords campaign advertising.

However, it will pay you great dividend if you can find a mentor who will teach you both the rudiments and tricks the gurus use to make huge profits from Adwords

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A sitz bath for hemorrhoids is one of the most popular and effective treatments for mild to moderate cases. It is basically a warm water bath, one that is typically used to treat skin irritations and infections. Although it is possible to take a sitz bath in the tub, the easiest and most comfortable way is over the toilet.

What you do is purchase the container to use for your hemorrhoids and sitz baths, which is a sort of plastic tub that fits perfectly over the seat of your toilet. Then you fill this tub with warm water and usually another component as well, such as salt or baking soda, and soak the anal area in it for about 15-20 minutes. It works by cleaning the infected and swollen area, as well as increasing the blood flow to the pelvic region.

Hemorrhoids and sitz baths truly go hand in hand, and this will usually be one of the first forms of treatment that your doctor will recommend if you are diagnosed with the condition.

The sitz bath for hemorrhoids offers many advantages, namely that it provides you with instant comfort and relief from the irritating and painful symptoms caused by the condition. As well, and especially if you add salt or baking soda to the water, the infection in and around the anal area will be relieved and with continued use eliminated completely, and with proper additional treatment the problem will be taken care of for good.

Another advantage to using a sitz bath for hemorrhoids is that it is such an inexpensive form of treatment. Although the price will vary, you can usually find a cheap option for around $10; however there are more complicated types, including ones with drains built right into them, and these will tend to run you a bit more.

However, although using a sitz bath for hemorrhoids is usually very effective, it is important to remember that there are always going to be other methods of treatment you are going to have to incorporate here as well. For instance including a healthy and balanced diet, one that is high in fiber is incredibly important, as this will help to soften and regulate your bowel movements, thereby preventing constipation and reducing your risk of developing this sort of condition in the future.

If you are interested in trying the hemorrhoids and sitz baths method out for yourself, then you are going to want to head out and purchase yourself a sitz bathtub, and you may also want to pick up some essential oils that you can mix in with the water. These especially help if your skin is swollen or tender, and juniper and lavender oils tend to work the very best here.

If you have tried a sitz bath for hemorrhoids and your condition is the same or worsening, then you will have to speak to your doctor about more serious options. For some people, this problem tends to be very persistent and they end up needed more controlled and severe measures in order to treat it.

This can really only be determined by a medical professional however, so make sure that you keep an eye on your condition and keep in regular contact with your doctor, keeping them abreast of the situation.

Alex Lerner has been researching digestive disorders for many years, focusing on treatment and management options. Alex contributes regularly to the Hemorrhoid Treatment Guide, a site dedicated to diagnosing and treating hemorrhoid flareups with conventional and alternative therapies. Learn more about hemorrhoids and sitz baths and other information on the site.

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Manny Ramirez, the Boston left fielder, won his ninth Silver Slugger on November 10, 2006. Along with Ramirez there were thirteen first time winners. Derek Jeter, shortstop for New York Yankees, and Carlos Beltran, center fielder for New York Mets, were among the first time winners.

Silver Slugger award is given to top offensive player at each position and to designated hitter. This award is given annually by Hillerich & Bradsby Co., the maker of Louisville Slugger bats.

Robinson Cano, Yankees second baseman, and Jose Reyes, New York Mets shortstop, were amongst the first time winners of Silver Slugger Award. Vladamir Guerrero, Angels right fielder, won this award for the sixth time while David Ortiz, the designated hitter for Boston, won for the third time. Guerrero and Ortiz are winning this award consecutively in a row.

There are other first time winners in the AL like Justin Morneau, Minnesotas first baseman, Joe Mauer, Minnesotas catcher, Joe Crede, third baseman with Chicago White Sox, and Jermaine Dye, Chicago White Soxs right fielder. Alfonso Soriano, Washington left fielder, also won his first NL Silver Slugger along with Philadephias first baseman Ryan Howard and second baseman Chase Utley, Matt Holliday, Colorados left fielder, Brian McCann, Atlanta catcher and Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs pitcher.

Manny Ramirez has won the Silver Slugger for eight consecutive seasons and is currently tied for third along with Barry Larkin in career Silver Sluggers. He is trailing Barry Bond who won 12 and Mike Piazza who won it 10 times.

Most of the players who won the award received substantial bonuses. The most notable being Jermaine Dye who received $15,000 and got a salary hike for 2007. His salary has been increased to $ 7 million!

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Many of us imagine a spammer to be some nerdy, quiet guy, but in truth spammers come in all ages, sexes and types and can live just about anywhere. Spammers are best seen as types rather than individuals, see the reasons and motives as to why they are spammers and we can better understand why spamming is such a complex, ongoing and ever growing international problem for internet users like you.

The profiteer

By far the most prolific of spammers this guy is out to make money, big time, and so he can as a spammer. Look at the things in his favour;

cost - he can reach millions for a few dollars

home based - he can work from his bedroom or shed

vast market - a BILLION internet users to go at, and growing

international - he can sell worldwide

no stock - he can sell stuff electronically, so he has unlimited “stock” that he can replicate forever for free.

What can he sell you?

get rich quick programs

software programs

pornographic literature, films and images

sexual aids

memberships and subscriptions

advertisements in newsletters and on web sites

ebooks

advice

access to web sites

business programs

and more…

What else can he do?

steal your credit card details

steal your bank account details

take over your identity

sell your email address to other spammers

email you again under a new identity time and time again

The loner

This fellow is a withdrawn, depressed individual who has loads of time on his hands and tends to “play” at being a spammer. He is the one who sends out messages with no special aim or purpose. He is not trying to sell us anything, or covert us all to a new god or religion, or offend us with sexual picture or indeed close our computer down with viruses.

His message may be just a blank space or a missive “have a nice day”, pretty simple and innocent but nevertheless useless to the receiver and something that has to be detected, identified and removed.

The pervert

Sex is foremost on this guys mind and he revels in promoting the strange, weird and obscene. Highly offensive to both adults and children this type of spammer is the most disgusting.

Child control software helps restricting access to adult and pornographic web sites but perverted emails are harder to stop and everyone needs to be constantly alert.

Due to the language used in sexual issues pornographic spam email is the easiest to detect as offensive keywords used in the subject or main body of emails is usually sufficient to identify the email as spam of this type.

The religious nut

This spammer has a message about who should rule the world, or how the world would be a better place under a different god, or religious ruler. His message varies but tends to be his view that he want to get across to the world at large.

He may convert a few to his way of thinking but as he does so he annoys millions of others who are not interested in his message and offended he should thrust his views on to them in the privacy of their home via personal email.

The expert

This guy is clever, he is out to beat the system, to be the best programmer in the world, the one who can beat the best programmers by inventing a new virus, a fresh malicious code that downloads onto peoples computers. Some have even got into government, police and business systems.

The expert in theory at least can bring down the entire internet, but for every one serious expert there are tens of thousands of other experts and software programs out to detect and stop this guy.

Common elements

Whatever type your spammer is, he will share a few common elements with all other spammers which combine to make spamming a serious threat to us all

- he keeps innovating, creating new code and identities so the world needs to be always alert

- he in hidden and hard to track down, solutions are aimed at what was done rather than who did it, the internet world are fire fighting a growing problem.

- he is universal - he can be anywhere, any place, anytime - all you need is a computer and an internet connection to be a spammer, there are already over 1 BILLION of those and any one can be a spammer.

- they can do it for free or cheap - many use computers of schools, colleges, universities or business firms to send spam email, or for a few dollars a month unlimited online time with a little bit of electricity.

If spamming cost more money to run it would stop, trouble is so would the internet generally!

Maurice Clarke is founding owner of http://www.internet-online-privacy.com a free and independent source of information about all aspects of online fraud and personal privacy issues. The site contains articles and web links highlighting the leading privacy issues and suggested preventions and solutions for both personal and business web surfers.

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