Archive for June, 2009
Vibe Magazine Shutting Down
According to Gawker.com [via DailyFinance.com], Vibe magazine, one of the largest music magazines in the nation, has folded. Founded by legendary music producer Quincy Jones, Vibe was “essentially the black version of Rolling Stone”
Cops: Attack on Lesbian in Mastic Beach Not a Hate Crime
Three people were arrested for attacking a woman and making anti-gay remarks in Mastic Beach but were not charged with a hate crime on Monday, Suffolk police said. Seventh Precinct officers responded to a fight on Gooseberry Drive and upon arrival found that three people had attacked the victim and while kicking, hitting and pushing the victim while making numerous anti-gay remarks about the victim’s sexual orientation at 7:05 p.m., police said.
FAA: Plane Lands Safely After NYC Bird Strike
NEW YORK (AP) —An American Airlines flight from Miami has landed safely at New York’s LaGuardia Airport after reporting a bird strike. FAA spokeswoman Arlene…
Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Missing Man
Nassau police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Russell Gardens man who has been missing since Monday morning. Keith Siegel, 47, of 312 Melbourne Rd., is described as a 5’7” tall white man who weighs 185-200 lbs with brown eyes, short gray wavy hair, a medium build and was last seen wearing glasses and a blue bicycle helmet, according to Missing Person Section detectives. He was last seen in the
Kung Pao Carrots
Heat canola oil to 350’ for frying. Combine equal parts rice flour and cornstarch. Slowly whisk in ginger ale until reach a batter consistency. Dip blanched carrots in batter. Place in hot oil until golden brown. Remove and drain oil. Heat sesame oil in frying pan. Sautee garlic, ginger, scallions, and peanuts for 1 minute. Add equal parts sweet chili sauce and sweet soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Add tempura carrots. Coat evenly. Serve immediately.
Which treatment works best? Top study needs listed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is about to start a huge research effort to prove which are the best treatments for scores of ailments. Irregular heartbeat, prostate cancer, back pain and hearing loss lead the list of medical problems to be studied. Choosing which treatment or test will work best for a given patient often is a guess – there’s very little good scientific evidence comparing them
