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Mubarak's speech was not entirely unexpected, on my part.  Watch as the political master plays the worldwide crowd like a champion trout fisherman, until either the crowd stands down, or he gets an impregnable safe hole out.  When knowledgeable and perceptive reporters on the street in Cairo are asked what is going on, and the response is essentially, "Dam*%d if I know," you know that somebody is playing games with the public mind.  Let's see if there is peace beyond Friday prayers tomorrow.  (We can only hope!)

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I couldn't get registered to this account in time to connect with the program, but I would like to remind folks that older recipe books provide very tasty ways to make the most of produce you raise.  My husband and I have made an attempt to grow everything we eat, adn have come pretty close with the exception of milk and cheese.

If you are confused by the way most recipes are phrased, often without amounts or detailed directions, find an elderly lady who probably grew up with these books, and cherish anything she teaches you.  Once you learn a few basic techniques, these little gems will not be so mystifying, and most are truly worth the effort of interpretation.

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