Ideally, you'll buy fresh asparagus and prepare it the same day, but you can find frozen spears all year round.
1. In Season Fresh asparagus is in season from late February through June.
2. Off Season You can buy asparagus canned or frozen, or find fresh asparagus grown in a hothouse or imported from warmer climates.
3. How Much The general rule is 1.5 pounds of asparagus for 4 people.
4. Thick or Thin The size of the asparagus you buy has more to do with personal preference than taste. Martha Stewart says the thick stalks are often just as tender and delicious as the thin ones.
5. Tips Whichever size stalk you choose, the tips should be closed.
6. Eat Fresh Although you can store asparagus for 3-5 days in the refrigerator, you should cook it as soon as possible to take full advantage of its great flavor!
7. Storage According to Martha Stewart, asparagus will keep for up to five days in the refrigerator.
You can stand the bunch upright in a wide, tall drinking glass with an inch or two of water at the bottom of the glass. Cover the tips loosely with a baggie to protect them from contamination.
Another option is to wrap the bottoms of the stalks in a wet paper towel and put the whole bunch in a paper bag or an airtight plastic container. The idea is to keep the asparagus moist, and separate it from other refrigerated produce.
Hi bloggie and cybersist. It's been a really really long time since i type something here. It's 4.59am in the morning and I couldn't continue my sleep anymore, sigh... I know it's safe to type out what i felt in cybersist, as things i type here won't get too far. This website is great, don't get me wrong.. it's just that at least what i say here won't reach certain people as they do not know this website.. Anyway, even if they do, i don't mind as they are all true.
I'd just given birth a while ago, bb is going to be two months this saturday. She's adorable and cute, baby nicole. I love her a lot. The thing is, why am I always late.. my sis's got pregnant one month earlier than me. Then she got my mom to help take care of her kids one month earlier than me. Although she said earlier, that she'll get a nanny to take care of her kid (besides own family member), she then ended up going against her words and my mom had to be her nanny. Well, she's really lucky that her son is a good one. My mom call her son "pig" cuz he keeps on sleeping and eating.. a very easy baby to take care.. not like mine, very fussy, naughty, picky, and wants everything fasts. Her grandma thinks she has sleep-walking syndrome. How do i know? Cuz she cries with her eyes closed. When we call her name to wake her up, she stops crying when she opened her eyes.. Weird huh?
Anyhow, my mom has been sick these days. I too, seek help from my mom to care for baby nicole for a while, until CNY thinking that it would save me some bucks, as CNY is approaching and passing Nicole to a babysitter would be a waste now, since holiday is around the corner. THe thing is, just a few days staying with my mom "day time" and taking care of my baby nicole together with my mom, made me realise that she's not fit to help take care of 2 child.. although mine was suppose to be until february only. .. That's okay, as long as I understands it, i quickly seek a nanny nearby my house.. It seems like my elder sister on the other hand, still wants my mom to continue taking care of her son (now going to be 3 months). Why can't she see that mom is not feeling well and already has a lot to do since grandma died? Can't she tell mom, ma, please rest.. I"ll send my child to a nanny like Steph *me* ? well, if anything happens to mom, i'll sure be the first to blame her on it. Take my word.. (sound serious, but when it comes, I don't think i can really blame her as my mom offered to help her) *roll eyes*
ANyhow, second sis is better on child care requests from my mom *now*. She previously requests mom to go to america (new jersey) to help take care of her first son. According to mom, second sis still owes our *ma flight ticket.. She's suppose to pay mom, isn't it? LoL *no comment. And this sis, is more about $$.. I remember she made me cry the whole night before my wedding day. My eyes are all swollen and my makeup assistant says, what happen to u? Cry all night because you're getting married today? I was suppose to be the happiest person on my wedding day right? I'm not stupid , i just coudln't take it anymore that's why I cry. She's really TOO MUCH!! Until i have to burst it all out here. BOth sisters are too much.
HOw can she ask me to pay for flight tickets from one state to another just to attend my wedding? I already pay for accommodation and food for three days two nights. She even complained to mom on my bridesmaid stealing her room. HEY, my bridemaid already offered you the master room and you refused to take it. Why then complain to mom that I am the one who say, GIVE my BRIDEMAID the master room? Well, what a sis that I have here. ANyway, u can drive from one state to another, just to attend my wedding. Malaysia is not that far, until u need to take flight. IT's just a 6 hours drive. I already paid thousands of bucks just for accommodation, and u want me to pay thousands extra for your flight? come on! Well, it all ended up my mom told her to understand my situation. I already spend a lot on my new house renovation and wedding... luckily, i still have mom to save me couple of bucks here. *praise god*.
ah.. well, 5.15am now and I feel much better after expressing it all out.. Thanks cousin, for building such a wonderful website..
Another thing still, I know i have a great sis who breastfed both her babies up till around 1 year old. WHy don't teach me the tips that helped you breastfed and kept your milk supply? I was having latching problem with baby nicole and I remember she said, "no problem, she was drinking and i could hear her swallow" when I asked her "am I doing it right"? Baby Nicole wasn't even swallowing at that time when I asked her. And later on, only i found out that i was doing a bit mistake, it was latching problem. Thank you Avent (a brand name) for helping a lot with my babies latching. The bottle's teat seemed to teach baby nicole to latch properly, automatically. Anyhow, the only problem is that she still needs one formula bottle feed per day,seems like my supply isn't enough for her. Some other times, she still breastfed. I'm going back to work next Monday, just 4 more days of maternity leaves left. And no tips from my sis who goes back to work and pump breasts milk everyday. Oh ya, she didn't seem to want to borrow me her electric medela breast pump. SHe did brought it over to borrow my eldest sis though, and it didn't work for her. God is FAIR. SHe gets something, she didn't get others.
well, 5.20am, i better get back to bed before hubby comes down to get me. He's sleeping and snoring happily now *tee hee. I coudln't sleep too, if he snores too loud. ANyhow, i like him snoring as i know he's close. If he works night shift, I might miss it too, *sometimes*. LoL.
Ah, better go back to sleep now. Sleep is very important for milk supply too... nite nite all.
Oh ya, cousin, i wanted to upload photos here a lot of times but sometimes it seems really slow. ANy tips on speeding up the process?
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a surprisingly effective freeware antimalware tool. It's a relatively speedy malware remover, with the quick scan taking about 8 minutes even with other high-resource programs running. The heuristics engine proved on multiple computers during empirical testing that it was capable of determining the difference between false positives and dangerous apps.
The app has some nice features rolled in, too. It supports multiple drive scanning including networked drives, context menu options including a scan-on-demand for individual files, and the FileAssassin option under the More Tools section for removing locked files. The interface is simple, but pleasant-looking and well-organized. Tabs live just below the oversized logo, with few options per tab to keep down the clutter. The installation process was fast enough, but interestingly offered up the well-kept changelog and an instant definition file update.
Do note that the real-time protection is restricted to the paid version, as is the scheduler for updates and scans. Overall, though, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a responsive malware remover that does what it should with a minimum of fuss.
Publisher's description
From Malwarebytes :
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is a high performance anti-malware application that thoroughly removes even the most advanced malware and spyware. With one of the fastest, most effective quick scans and malware removal capabilities on the market, this program is the perfect addition to your PC's defenses. The full version of the product includes a number of key features, including the ability to schedule updates and scans and most importantly, a real-time malware protection module that blocks malicious processes before they even start.
Spybot - Search & Destroy has been in the antispyware game for a long time offering features we've come to expect in the best apps in the category, but bugs and false positives make it difficult to recommend.
The program checks your system against a comprehensive database of adware and other system invaders. It also features several interface improvements, including multiple skins for dressing up its appearance. Scan results now appear arranged by groups in a tree, and a sliding panel lets you instantly view information about a selected item to help you decide whether to kill it or not. The Immunize feature blocks a plethora of uninvited Web-borne flotsam before it reaches your computer. Other useful tools, including Secure Shredder, complement the program's basic functionality for completely destroying files. Hosts File blocks adware servers from your computer, and System Startup lets you review which apps load when you start your computer.
Unfortunately, the program has the tendency to lock up at times and even during the install process for this review, we encountered several errors. The ambitious feature list and functionality make Spybot a good choice for those in search of a second antispyware program, and recent updates have made it run faster. It still makes errors in flagging spyware that isn't, and overall there are others in the category that do a better job.
Publisher's description
From Patrick M. Kolla :
Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer. Modules chosen for removal can be sent directly to the included file shredder, ensuring complete elimination from your system. For advanced users, it allows you to fix Registry inconsistencies related to adware and to malicious program installations. The handy online-update feature ensures that Spybot always has the most current and complete listings of adware, dialers, and other uninvited system residents.
What is the zlob Trojan?
Zlob, commonly refered to as the zlob trojan, attacks your computer systems Active X. Zlob trojan is nothing but a trojan horse which masquerades as a needed video codec in the form of Active X. Once this zlob trojan gets installed, it shows some adds of pop ups. These adds will look exactly like the warning popups of the windows operating system. They will inform you that your system has been infected with spyware, and prompt you to download some anti-spyware. Weather you exit it or click it, the popup window will try to automatically download some pirated programs of anti-spyware such as Ms Antivirus, Virus heat exc. The zlob trojan will be well hidden in this stuff that is automatically downloaded.
The Discovery of the Zlob Trojan
The Zlob trojan was discovered for the first time on the
23rd of April in 2005. It was not well known until June of 2006 because that is when it was first updated.
A firm of computer security called "F secure" have discovered about 32 different types of Zlob Trojans. Some of these types are: rogue DNS, DNS changer etc. This
process is still going on for the discovery of more of them. They attempt to hack the routers to change the settings of DNS. (This is usually easy because most people don't change the default passwords on there routers) Hence it results in potential rerouting of some illegal websites. These viruses also have links in downloading the instalments of anti virus exe.
The trojan has also been linked to downloading atnvrsinstall.exe which uses the Windows Security shield icon to look as if it is an Anti Virus installation file from Microsoft. Having this file initiated can wreak havoc on computers and networks. One symptom is random computer shutdowns or reboots with random comments. This is caused by the programs using Scheduled Tasks to run a file called "zlberfker.exe".
What are the Symptoms of Zlob?
As is the case with many other spyware infections, the symptoms can vary and not every Zlob trojan infection will show the same set of symptoms. That being said, here is a list of some of the more common things you will see: an alert informing you of a critical infection, poor scan reporting, false positives in your scanning, deceptive advertising within applications, extremely slow computer performance, the settings of your computer changed, your computer automatically shutting down and restarting, and changes to your desktop (such as the background or icons moved)
As the noose tightens, Arthur warns Dexter to back off. But Dexter will do anything to stop Trinity from eluding him, even if that means putting himself on the wrong side of the law. Rita acknowledges the rocky relationship she and Dexter share, but reaffirms her support. Batista and LaGuerta face the consequences of their actions. Debra unearths a deeply-hidden truth, but not one she expected to find. And ultimately, Dexter and Arthur find themselves on a collision course, leading them to a confrontation that will change their lives forever.
"This Is It"
Deb confronts Dexter with shocking news.
Energy Efficiency, Renewable Power, and Carbon Emissions Reductions for Fixed and Mobile Telecommunications Networks
Energy consumption is one of the leading drivers of operating expenses for both fixed and mobile network operators. Reliable access to electricity is limited in many developing countries that are currently the high-growth markets for telecommunications. At the same time, many operators have adopted corporate social responsibility initiatives with a goal of reducing their networks’ carbon footprints, and network infrastructure vendors are striving to gain competitive advantage by reducing the power requirements of their equipment. All of these factors will continue to converge over the next several years, creating significant market potential for greener telecom networks.
These market drivers are manifesting themselves in several ways within the global telecom industry. The large equipment vendors are creating highly-efficient network elements that consume far less power than in previous hardware generations. Operators and vendors alike are exploring innovative network architectures and topologies that will support more capacity with less infrastructure. And the entire industry is working to incorporate renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, particularly for off-grid mobile base stations in developing countries where the vast majority of subscriber additions will occur over the next five years.
This Pike Research report provides a detailed examination of the opportunities and challenges associated with improving the energy efficiency of fixed and mobile telecom networks, as well as utilizing renewable power sources such as solar photovoltaics, wind energy, and fuel cells. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the technologies as well as the key drivers of market development over the next five years and beyond. Detailed business case analysis is provided, along with an in-depth examination of industry participants’ motivations for deploying greener networks. Forecasts include energy efficient network infrastructure capex spending and emissions reductions from fixed and mobile networks as well as telecom data centers. Key industry players in each category are also profiled.
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Renewable Power Generation from Ocean Wave, Tidal Stream, River Hydrokinetic, Ocean Current, and Ocean Thermal Technologies
The earth is the water planet, so it should come as no great surprise that hydroelectricity has been the world’s most popular renewable energy source. Yet the largest water power source of all — the ocean that covers three-quarters of the planet — has yet to be tapped in any major way for power generation.
This Pike Research report reviews five main types of marine and hydrokinetic technologies: ocean wave, tidal stream, river hydrokinetic, ocean current and ocean thermal resources. On the verge of widespread commercialization, with the U.K., U.S., and Canada in the lead, this suite of marine renewable resources is poised for major growth over the next five years, and could collectively capture as much as 10 or even 15 percent of the global electricity market by 2030. Readers will learn about the market leaders in each marine renewable segment, and the make-or-break issues facing more than 100 companies seeking to gain competitive advantage in the world’s hottest new renewable energy sector.
In addition to analyzing the suitable applications and viability of each of the five technologies, the report examines market conditions for ocean and river hydrokinetic energy around the world, including key drivers of industry development as well as regulatory issues and government incentives and subsidies. Implementation issues and challenges are also analyzed, including technology standardization issues, site permitting, grid interconnection, and power transmission and distribution issues. Detailed market forecasts for each of the five technologies are provided for each major region of the world, and key industry players are profiled including an assessment of their relative strengths and weaknesses within the market.
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Many companies are grappling with the need to both cut costs and reduce carbon emissions, and their vehicle fleets represent a significant portion of this challenge. Fleet managers are searching for the best ways to achieve both goals, thus driving further investigation of electric vehicles as an alternative to internal combustion engine vehicles. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) offer lower emissions and better fuel economy – between 10% and 40% higher than comparable internal combustion vehicles. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are the next step, potentially offering zero-emissions transportation depending on how far the vehicle travels.
Most fleet managers have already put together a business case for vehicles that accounts for the lifetime costs of the vehicles, including acquisition costs, fuel costs, maintenance, and residual value. However, only a few fleets are currently including a cost for emissions, though many recognize that this cost may be included in the near future. As all of these factors become increasingly important, and as commercial vehicle registrations and fleet sales rebound from the economic downturn in 2010 and beyond, Pike Research anticipates that HEVs and PHEVs will become a major focus for fleet operators in key markets around the world.
This Pike Research report provides an in-depth examination of the opportunities and challenges for HEVs and PHEVs in fleet markets around the world, including both light cars and trucks and the medium/heavy duty truck segments. The study provides a comprehensive review of key market growth drivers and business case considerations for fleet managers, along with a review of hybrid and battery technology issues. Detailed forecasts are included for the global vehicle market, HEV and PHEV sales (total and fleet), total commercial vehicle registrations and fleet sales by segment. Key market players are also profiled including automotive OEMs, heavy-duty truck and bus manufacturers, and key suppliers including battery manufacturers.
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The stationary utility energy storage market is very much in its nascent stages. Most industry participants believe that energy storage technologies have a large role to play in the electricity grid of the future. The demand is being driven by several key trends, including the proliferation of intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, the onset of the smart grid concept, and a shift to plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, to name just three. Because energy storage technology providers are selling into the slow-moving regulated utility market, the adoption process will be longer than one might predict, given the apparent growing market need. However, over the coming years, energy storage is likely to enjoy significant adoption by utilities in North America and other global markets.
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that, for every gigawatt of wind capacity added, 17 megawatts of spinning reserves must also be built to account for the system’s variability. Also, utilities are building capacity to meet so-called needle peaks in electricity usage that only occur for a small number of hours each year. It is expensive and inefficient to size capacity to these peaks, and energy storage can play a large role in supplanting peaking generation. However, unlike solar and wind, energy storage technologies have historically received very little support in the form of government subsidies and incentives. This tide is starting to turn, and new commitments from the U.S. government, combined with greater interest from forward-looking utilities, are pointing the way to a strong market opportunity for energy storage.
This Pike Research report analyzes the global energy storage market opportunity from several key perspectives. It includes a detailed examination of the strengths, weaknesses, technological capabilities, and economics of various energy storage technologies, including an assessment of the market prospects for each. The report also analyzes the market drivers, barriers, and regulatory/legislative issues associated with energy storage markets. In addition, it includes granular market forecasts, segmented by technology and world region, along with profiles of key market participants.
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