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The Caravelle 2008-03-07 08:08:00 The Caravelle was France’s first and the world’s third jet powered airliner to enter service. This jet pioneered the rear fuselage pod-mounted engine design, in an effort to reduce cabin noise.The Caravelle was made to fulfil a requirement from the French Secretariat General of Commercial and Civil Aviation for an aircraft capable of operating between France and her dependancies in North Africa. Specifically the aircraft would have to be able to carry a payload of 7000kg over a range of 1600-2000 km at a speed of 620 kph SNCASE (latterly Sud Aviation, before subsequently merging with Aerospatiale) initially produced a tri-jet design designated X210, seating 65/90 passengers and powered by SNECMA Atar turbojets before settling on a twin-jet design powered by two Rolls Royce Avon’s. Th
Chicken Piccata 2008-03-06 06:36:00 This is another recipe from Ina Garten, my favorite Food Network Chef. I love Chicken
Piccata and this is the best recipe for it that I have found.Yield:2 servings.2 split (1 whole) boneless, skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 extra-large egg 1/2 tablespoon water 3/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs Good olive oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, divided 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons), lemon halves reserved 1/2 cup dry white wine Sliced lemon, for serving Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound out to 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle both sides wi
I'm BAAAACK! 2008-03-05 07:18:00 The Tamiflu is a miracle drug! I started to come out of the coma yesterday late afternoon and by the time I awoke this morning I feel 100% better. Not completely back to "normal" yet but I can at least function today. Good thing since we got dumped on last night with a 7" snowfall and I need to go to the grocery and get a few staples today. "Marlene" has been no help at all, as I lay dying in my death bed she continued maintaining her relationship with the bottle with no regard to my needs (Juice,soup, water etc....) I think she was hoping I would expire so she could gain access to my Xanax and my 40" LCD HD flat panel. The bitch!
Simple Shortbread Cookies 2008-03-05 07:13:00 These are off the hook!Yield:24 servings2 cups flour1/2 cup powdered sugar1/2 lb butter (DO NOT use margarine)Cream butter and sugar.Add flour, mix well.Roll out and cut into desired shapes, place on parchment paper.Bake at 350°F until pale golden. Read more:Cookies
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The Flu Epidemic 2008-03-03 06:58:00 I have been hit hard by the flu that is going around and it has kicked my ass! I just finished a 4 day trip on friday and I am sure I was exposed to it by one of the passengers. I am a germ freak and constantly wash my hands and never touch my face when I am flying. I am a mess, I have a sore throat, my temperature ranges from 100 to 102.5. This started saturday night with a cough and by yesterday was in full swing. I am either freezing or burning up and every muscle and hair follicle aches. No appetite and no energy at all. It was an effort just to shower yesterday. I am going to call my Doctor this am and see if he will call in a RX for Tamiflu. Will update when I feel better.
Lebanese Hummus 2008-03-02 07:38:00 Everyone loves Hummus and this is an easy recipe to make, great for dipping Pita bread.Yield: 4 servings1 (12 ounce)can chickpeas , rinsed and drained1/3 cup tahini1/4 cup lemon juice (or to taste)1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon minced garlic (or to taste)salt and pepperPlace all ingredients in food processor and blend, adding more lemon if necessary to obtain desired consistency.Refrigerate for several hours , may be made a week ahead of time.Serve with Pita Bread. Read more:Lebanese
The Supremes, "Stoned Love" 2008-03-02 07:37:00 I know the video images aren't the best, but the song is the BOMB!
No title 2008-03-01 07:03:00 On the trip I just got off of, we were flying into New York and prior to boarding we were informed by the gate agents that we had a VIP on board. Usually this is a warning they are going to be a handful. Well it turns out it was super model Iman, wife of David Bowie. She pre boarded with her personal assistants who were seated in coach. She was in first class of course. She was stunning and quite nice to everyone. She brought her own yogurt with her and asked for a spoon and ate it during boarding. After we were airborne a meal was served and she opted for the Southwest chicken salad and just ate the chicken off the salad. Then the remainder of the flight she read her People magazine and another tabloid celebrity magazine. Maybe she was looking for a story about her, who knows I didn't th
Tarragon Orange Chicken 2008-03-01 06:41:00 Easy to make Chicken
dish thats loaded with flavor.Yield:5 servings2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil5 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 teaspoon tarragon4 garlic cloves , minced1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate , thawed1/4 cup orange juice2 teaspoons cornstarch1 (10 ounce)can mandarin oranges , drained, reserving 1/2 cup syrup1/4 cup green onions , choppedMelt butter with olive oil in large skillet. Add chicken, tarragon and garlic (I wait to add the garlic until later to prevent burning it) and cook over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink, about 8 to 10 minutes.In a small bowl, stir together orange juice concentrate,orange juice, cornstarch and reserved mandarin orange syrup. Stir into chicken mixture. Reduce heat to medium. Cook stirring frequently, until chicke Read more:Orange
The DeHavilland Comet 2008-02-27 07:52:00 I had a Columbus layover the other night and the next morning when we were taxing out for takeoff there was an old Comet sitting next to the airfield. Here is a little bit about the history of the "Comet"When the first de Havilland Comet took off from London for Johannesburg on May 2, 1952, it seemed as if Britain had produced a nearly insurmountable lead in aircraft development. Although American planes such as the Lockheed Constellation, the Douglas Aircraft DC-6 and the Boeing Stratocruiser were in wide use, these planes were powered by piston engines. The Comet was different. It was the world's first jetliner.Until the Comet's arrival, jet engines had only been used to power small fighter aircraft during World War II. Many thought jet engines wouldn't be economically viable on a commer
Off to work again:-) 2008-02-26 07:27:00 I am off again today on a 4 day trip. Layovers in Philly, Spokane and Winnipeg. Will update when I can. Ciao!
Muffaletta Stromboli 2008-02-26 07:07:00 This is an easy lunch or dinner recipe with lots of flavor!Yield:4 servings1 (10 ounce) can prepared pizza crust4 ounces thinly sliced italian salami1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese4 ounces thinly sliced virginia ham , slices folded in half1/3 cup bottled sliced pimento stuffed olives2 cloves chopped garlicHeat oven to 400°F Coat baking sheet with non-stick spray.Unroll crust on sheet; pat into a 14 x 9 inches rectangle.Arrange overlapping slices salami lengthwise 1 inch from edge of 1 long side and both ends of dough.Top with 1/2 cup cheese, the ham, rest of cheese, then olives and garlic.Pull dough over filling; press edges to seal.Cut foru 2-inch slits in top.Bake 15 minutes or until golden.Remove to cutting board, cut in 4 pieces.
B.O.A.C. (History) 2008-02-25 07:44:00 B.O.A.C. (British Overseas Airline Corporation), Some of you may remember this airline and here is some of the history behind them.The British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) was the British state airline from 1939 until 1946 and the long-haul British state airline from 1946. The company started life with a merger between Imperial Airways and British Airways Ltd. Following an Act of Parliament in 1971, BOAC was merged with British European Airways in 1974 to form British Airways.History
During the 1930s, 1940s and until November 1950 Imperial Airways and then BOAC operated flying boat services from Southampton to colonial possessions in Africa and Asia. Aircraft such as the Short Empire and Short S.8 Calcutta flying boat, transport passengers and mail. BOAC also operated the Handley Pag
Deviled Chicken Thighs 2008-02-24 06:58:00 Nice recipe for something different for your thighs, enjoy!Yield:4-6 servings1/4 cup creamy mustard (Dijon or Dijonaisse)1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper8 chicken thighs , skin removed (about 2 1/2 lbs.)Preheat oven to 475 degrees.Lightly grease a baking sheet.In a large bowl, mix mustard and Worcestershire sauce until blended.In a pie plate or shallow container, combine bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper.Toss chicken thighs in mustard mixture and then coat with crumb mixture.Place on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes; turn thighs over and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until juices run clear. Read more:Thighs
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Roasted Broccoli with Asiago 2008-02-23 09:45:00 This is a fantastic vegetable dish, and roasting it brings out the earthy sweetness as is does with all roasted vegetables, sprinkle with the Asiago and its even better!Yield:4 servings1 large Broccoli
Head, stalks trimmed to 2" below crowns3 Tbs. Olive oil1 cup fresh grated Asiago cheesePreheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut each crown of broccoli lengthwise into 4 spears. Place broccoli in a large bowl and with olive oil and kosher salt & pepper. Transfer to large baking sheet. Roast broccoli until crisp and stalks begin to brown, about 25 minutes. Return to same large bowl and add cheese. Use tongs to toss and coat. Read more:Roasted
And it's off to work again! 2008-03-10 07:54:00 Finally I am over the flu and it back to work again. I leave today on a 5 day trip with layovers in Boise,Philly,Spokane and Winnipeg. I prefer not to fly 5 day domestic trips but had to take last week off due to the flu. So its off to work I go. Have a great week everyone!
My "Cushy Job" 2008-03-09 08:09:00 AOL ran an article on the 10 cushiestjobs and the Ms. Lorenz called a flight attendants job "cushy", hencethe following letter. Within minutes after writing the letter her careerarticle was off of AOL's webpage. This is such a perfect description of our job (I'd love to know who wrote this!) ..........and unless you walk the walk and talk the talk, you know nothing! Dear Ms. Lorenz, I have been a Flight Attendant for 33 years. I am so enraged at your notionthat my job is 'cushy' that I am shaking as I write this email.Do you know how tiresome it is to travel through the process of the TSA at anairport? Imagine starting every work day with the same scrutiny..as if youintend to do nothing but bring harm to your customers and fellow coworkers. Inother words, begin every working day treat
Bacon Mashed Potatoes 2008-03-08 07:14:00 This is a nice twist to regular mashed potatoes, add a little shredded cheddar cheese if you like also.Yield:8-10 servings5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup butter1/4 teaspoon black pepper3/4 cup buttermilk6 slices cooked crumble baconIn a 6 quart pan, cook potatoes, covered, in enough water to cover the potatoes.Bring to a boil, cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender; drain.Mash with potato masher or electric mixer on low speed.Add butter, salt, and pepper.Gradually beat in enough milk to make mixture light and fluffy.Add crumbled bacon & cheese (optional) Read more:Bacon
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