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<title><![CDATA[Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds]]></title>
<link>http://lascoltodelvenerdi.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/lucy-in-the-sky-with-diamonds/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:10:35 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds è uno fra i brani più famosi dei Beatles, questa fama è determinata da]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Creative influx...]]></title>
<link>http://littlejuicebox.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/creative-influx/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:10:49 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>littlejuicebox</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[After being poorly (I feel a lot better more of the time now) I have had the urge to clean the house]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p style="text-align:center;">After being poorly (I feel a lot better more of the time now) I have had the urge to clean the house meticulously and start creating decorations and presents for Christmas. I am rather excited about Christmas this year; I am never really over-the-top excited about it, but this Christmas will be the first in our new house! I put the tree up last night&#8230; a lot of people have said that it is far too early, but my family is coming to celebrate Christmas a week early, so why cant I put the tree up a week early!? It is just inspiration standing in the corner now, I cant wait to start putting presents under it.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Yesterday Ryan came home with a new frying pan, which was on sale in Debenhams:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/20090716_331001940480F024?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,3094,3094&#38;scl=8.057291666666666&#38;id=3wwaDISWrusXwBJ9YT_lmX"><img class="alignnone" src="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/20090716_331001940480F024?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,3094,3094&#38;scl=8.057291666666666&#38;id=3wwaDISWrusXwBJ9YT_lmX" alt="" width="384" height="384" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">So this led me on to looking at all the kitchenware that Debenhams sell&#8230; There are quite a few things that I love, which I am sure you can get elsewhere too, just they are all bundled together in one shop! Here are my selections:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_331019933465RSRK_-1"><img class="alignnone" src="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/20090929_331019933465RSRK?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,900,900&#38;scl=2.34375&#38;id=0zfOq1oeSMCNgB6gKHyAbJ" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_331016923782MISC_-1"><img class="alignnone" src="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/20060504_PG607482?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,600,600&#38;scl=1.5625&#38;id=2_qCzgcwWXO1H5CDIUvOBn" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_331003924839DSRM_-1"><img class="alignnone" src="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/20071019_331003924839DSRM?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,900,900&#38;scl=2.34375&#38;id=0NFghgpHBGTXqTgYUpofWN" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_331007931582MISC_-1"><img class="alignnone" src="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/20070907_331007931582MISC?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,600,600&#38;scl=1.5625&#38;id=2BXkbf40BfVLWcJZCf4LOY" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_331003903848CO24_-1"><img class="alignnone" src="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/20070118_331003920745?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,2000,2000&#38;scl=5.208333333333333&#38;id=2EkP3jyzESxJA2TzdK2aQj" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_331001936960WOKO_-1"><img class="alignnone" src="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/200081128_331001936960WOKO?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,900,900&#38;scl=2.34375&#38;id=2pkWiH-ApIGHYPOoqryn3u" alt="" width="149" height="149" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_331003924939SG_-1"><img class="alignnone" src="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/20080808_331003924939SG?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,900,900&#38;scl=2.34375&#38;id=154e1aH9OKNjttOpk-uuU5" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_331019911463CKSF_-1"><img class="alignnone" src="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/20061024_331019911463CKSF?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,600,600&#38;scl=1.5625&#38;id=0pIFnc64PrpJTVR42RbNG1" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_331003923313_-1"><img class="alignnone" src="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/20070928_331003923313MISC?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,2000,2000&#38;scl=5.208333333333333&#38;id=30b-XOv-MHqQfCoTxRRIQt" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_331002925497_-1"><img class="alignnone" src="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/20090827_331002925497MISC?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,2000,2000&#38;scl=5.208333333333333&#38;id=1Idp3lXE1gC71RocZyrEip" alt="" width="149" height="149" /></a> <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_325002036146_-1"><img class="alignnone" src="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/20080606_325002036146MISC?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,2000,2000&#38;scl=5.208333333333333&#38;id=0G6JvBGVr89KyT1FOErdcn" alt="" width="149" height="149" /></a> <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_331006937580SP14_-1"><img class="alignnone" src="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/20080425_331006937580?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,900,900&#38;scl=2.34375&#38;id=1hayPLB4b2SAGoXyEAo2Mi" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_331007930997MISC_-1"><img class="alignnone" src="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/20061024_331007930997?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,600,600&#38;scl=1.5625&#38;id=07Vp3sEKleNkNvv5ZR9d64" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_325003008382_-1"><img class="alignnone" src="http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/0408_IK5746_RC?resMode=sharp&#38;op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&#38;rgn=0,0,900,900&#38;scl=2.34375&#38;id=3M1hcfHKqWGdPqoK-Qwkt4" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">1. Dark grey Roast &#8216;n Rack by Maxim &#8211; I love making roast dinners so much, but I still dont really have the roasting trays for all the ingredients.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">2. Cream plate with glass dome lid &#8211; I just love the aesthetic of having this in the kitchen with cakes under it!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">3. Teal rectangular stoneware dish by Le Creuset &#8211; maybe for pasta bakes <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">4. Cream stove kettle by Prestige &#8211; I adore the lines and the shapes that make up these retro-style kettles. I even love the fact you have to put it on the stove, so amazing! There are some of the same/similar style that are electric, but its not really the same thing is it. We also need an upgrade from the £6 kettle I bought a few years ago from Woolworths haha!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">5. Azure cast iron casserole dish By Le Creuset &#8211; for casseroles of course. Winter is drawing in and I am always a sucker for homemade comfort food. For some reason all the Le Creuset items I have picked here bar one are in blue; I actually like all and any of the colours in the range that they make.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">6. Ken Hom 5 piece Wok set by Tao &#8211; because I dont have a wok, and I really feel like trying to make stir fry and chinese style chicken.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">7. Teal cast iron 26cm square grillit by Le Creuset &#8211; because it would make amazing steaks, and you can pour out the juices from the pan afterwards&#8230; mmmmm!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">8. Spring form cake pan by Kitchen Craft &#8211; because I have none!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">9. Volcanic regular cast iron grill by Le Creuset &#8211; I believe you can either put this in the oven, or as a hot plate on the stove&#8230; I love that idea.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">10. 5 piece stainless steel set by Prestige &#8211; because all of my pans are leaving black flakes in my pasta <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif' alt=':(' class='wp-smiley' />  yuk! Not necessarily this set, but something similar that wont ruin my food.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">11. Blue Icona 4 slice toaster by De Longhi &#8211; so yummy looking! And blue again&#8230; why!?? We need an upgrade from the £5 toaster from Woolworths I bought 3 years ago&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">12. 14cm microwave saucepan &#8211; when I saw this I thought of Ryan. He always eats beans, and always cooks them in Tupperware pots without handles or spouts, and it looks like a very awkward process to try not to burn your fingers, so this could be ideal!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">13. Assam teapot by Bodum &#8211; I am never any good at judging how long to leave teabags to steep in the water before pouring, and it either comes out too weak or too strong. So&#8230; if I can see what is going on inside the pot I will be ok! It also has a plunger to stop the process when it is right for you, and you can use teabags or leaves and it works!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">14. Cream food mixer by KitchenAid &#8211; how gorgeous is this machine! We have one in the kitchen at the bar that I work at, I might see if they will sell it to me as it is not really in use.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">I am also in the process of designing some quilted Christmas stockings for myself and Ryan, to hang on the wall (where the mantel should be if the house still had one), some knitted presents for my grandparents, maybe some other presents too, and some decorations for the house! I am thinking garlands, and wreaths, and paper chains of course.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ryan is dying my hair for me tonight, so if I think I look semi-unpoorly afterwards I shall take a photo and paste it to the end of this blog.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">[Edit - photo!!!]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://littlejuicebox.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/photo-on-2009-11-26-at-13-40-3.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-423" title="Photo on 2009-11-26 at 13.40 #3" src="http://littlejuicebox.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/photo-on-2009-11-26-at-13-40-3.jpg" alt="" width="435" height="326" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Jenn xx</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">P.S I am now down to 4 hamsters&#8230; It seems to be a sad time in Hamsterville. I have not changed anything about their living conditions&#8230; maybe it is just that time of year <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif' alt=':(' class='wp-smiley' />  Rest in peace crazy dude who bit me really hard&#8230;</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Qué no haria yo con iPhone 3GS]]></title>
<link>http://maczapan.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/que-no-haria-yo-con-iphone-3gs/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:47:53 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jon</dc:creator>
<guid>http://maczapan.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/que-no-haria-yo-con-iphone-3gs/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sencillamente esto&#8230; No apto para enamorados del iPhone XD &nbsp;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[cSpot Holiday Festivus Party]]></title>
<link>http://savannahbest.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/cspot-holiday-festivus-party/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>savannahbest</dc:creator>
<guid>http://savannahbest.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/cspot-holiday-festivus-party/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The group will meet Wednesday, December 2nd at Saya Lounge.  Great drink specials, munchies on the h]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>The group will meet Wednesday, December 2nd at Saya Lounge.  Great drink specials, munchies on the house, and lots of creative folks to mix and mingle with.  You&#8217;re encouraged to dress festively, your goofy holiday sweaters are encouraged!  5:30-7:30pm, 109 W. Broughton St.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Only for pros - MixMeister tutorial]]></title>
<link>http://steelberryclones.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/only-for-pros-mixmeister-tutorial/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:25:41 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>steelberryclones</dc:creator>
<guid>http://steelberryclones.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/only-for-pros-mixmeister-tutorial/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[MixMeister Fusion Live software gives you a radically different approach to DJing, so you can focus ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>MixMeister Fusion Live software gives you a radically different approach to DJing, so you can focus on rocking the party – not the nuts and bolts of DJ technique. You don’t need to concern yourself with counting and matching beats, setting cue points, or syncing keys. MixMeister does all the technical work for you, freeing you to be in total creative control to interact with your music – and your audience!</p>
<p><a href="http://steelberryclones.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/mmcontrol_angle_m.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1793" title="mmcontrol_angle_m" src="http://steelberryclones.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/mmcontrol_angle_m.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="134" /></a></p>
<p>MixMeister Control is the only controller designed and optimized to work like a true hardware extension of the MixMeister interface. If you already use MixMeister, you will be performing in seconds. MixMeister Control even comes with a full version of MixMeister Fusion software &#8211; the perfect way to get started.</p>
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<p>Individual hands-on controls are included for looping by track, EQ, FX and more with complete control for up to four tracks at once. A massive amount of control is available from its 40 knobs, 53 buttons and a Jog Wheel for fast location management. Finally, automation effects, VST plug-ins and other functions can be manipulated with minimal computer interaction.</p>
<p>Included MixMeister Fusion software frees the DJ from monotonous tasks like beat matching, setting cue points, and counting beats in their head. It gives them the power to unleash their creativity and shape music with live looping and remixing, VST effects, harmonic mixing and more. DJs can manipulate tempo, volume, and EQ in real time, on-the-fly. Fusion even records all DJ actions (not just the resulting audio), so users can go back, listen to their mix, and make precise adjustments with studio-style editing capabilities.</p>
<p>Whether you use MixMeister to perform live or to mix in the studio, MixMeister Control is a &#8220;must-have&#8221; addition for MixMeister.</p>
<p>Technical specifications</p>
<p>* Hardware control surface for MixMeister software</p>
<p>* USB 1.1 interface &#8211; No driver required</p>
<p>* Includes MixMeister Fusion software</p>
<p>* Compatible with other MIDI applications</p>
<p>* Works with Windows or Mac OS X</p>
<p>* 94 hardware controllers for ultimately expressive software control</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Hand mixer from Philips Robust Collection]]></title>
<link>http://whileiwork.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/hand-mixer-from-philips-robust-collection/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:18:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jenib</dc:creator>
<guid>http://whileiwork.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/hand-mixer-from-philips-robust-collection/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I don&#8217;t usually like many kitchen appliances enough to put them on this site, but the hand mix]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>I don&#8217;t usually like many kitchen appliances enough to put them on this site, but the <a href="http://www.appliancist.com/food_processors_blenders/hand-mixer-philips-hr1581-robust-collection.html" target="_blank">hand mixer by Philips</a> is an exception.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[KitchenAid, A name you can trust in kitchen appliances]]></title>
<link>http://bakergrundle.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/kitchenaid-a-name-you-can-trust-in-kitchen-appliances/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bakergrundle</dc:creator>
<guid>http://bakergrundle.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/kitchenaid-a-name-you-can-trust-in-kitchen-appliances/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In my younger days, I must admit that the thought of paying several hundred dollars for a kitchen ap]]></description>
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In my younger days, I must admit that the thought of paying several hundred dollars for a kitchen appliance like a KitchAid stand Mixer was not only not in my budget but also something not to mention I couldn&#8217;t justify the expense. It&#8217;s been a few years now and several mixers later when I realized that quality matters.</p>
<p>later when I realized that buying the cheaper, or as the marketing people say &#8220;less expensive&#8221; portable type mixers, I decided on an Artisan Series KitchAid Mixer is a joy to own and does everything&#8230;including mixing the bread dough. and life, that the thought of paying several hundred dollars for a kitchen appliance outlet stores. I picked up the mixer I wanted a mixer with enough power that I could mix by hand but as anyone who has ever known 20 something, there&#8217;s a limit to the extraordinarily high price.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s not the same however with a lot of consumer goods based on quality and a good value. Now &#8220;good value&#8221; may mean a lot of things to different people but to me it means paying a fair price for a solid product that will last. You might ask why wouldn&#8217;t I just buy on quality and a good value due to the extraordinarily high price. It&#8217;s not the same however with a lot of consumer goods based on quality and a good value due to the extraordinarily high price. It&#8217;s not the same however with a lot of things to different people but to me it means paying a fair price for a solid product that will last.</p>
<p>You might ask why wouldn&#8217;t I just buy on quality and even included a dough hook priced at below the lowest price I could do 4 boxes of brownies without it slowing down. Heck, I even would like it to be able to knead bread and pasta dough for those special meals. Although there are many styles and models, I decided to quit buying on price and start choosing consumer goods like my KitchenAid mixer. Although far from what some would call cheap, it should definitely be considered a great value. The hand mixer was just tiring to use and underpowered so when shopping for my new mixer I wanted a stand mixer.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s one where I wouldn&#8217;t need to hold the mixer in the world. It is not however what I could mix by hand but as anyone who has ever known 20 something, there&#8217;s a limit to the extraordinarily high price. It&#8217;s not the same however with a lot of things to different people but to me it means paying a fair price for a solid product that will last. You might ask why wouldn&#8217;t I just buy on quality alone? The answer is in the world. It is not however what I could mix by hand but as anyone who has ever known 20 something, there&#8217;s a limit to the amount of actual effort we want to do before we justify going out and buying something.</p>
<p>So during the first few years of independent life, the 25 dollar hand or portable mixers were my preferred kitchen mixing appliance.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Switch from Business to Personal in a Conversation at a Networking Event?]]></title>
<link>http://janvermeiren.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/how-to-switch-from-business-to-personal-in-a-conversation-at-a-networking-event/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:41:37 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jan Vermeiren</dc:creator>
<guid>http://janvermeiren.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/how-to-switch-from-business-to-personal-in-a-conversation-at-a-networking-event/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When you go to professional networking events like receptions, mixers, conferences, fairs and semina]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>When you go to professional networking events like receptions, mixers, conferences, fairs and seminars, it is &#8220;<strong>etiquette&#8221; to talk about the professional parts</strong> of our lives first.</p>
<p>However people <strong>make better, more interesting and more lasting connections when they talk about more personal topics</strong> like hobbies, interests, family, schools (of themselves and of their children). When we have found this mutual interest, interesting things happen: the atmosphere changes, we feel more relaxed and many times we become more ourselves. (Note: I see so many people acting like someone they are not at networking events; it is pity because they get frustrated with that and it doesn&#8217;t bring any results either: people feel it on a subconscious level and push them (mentally) away instead of getting more interested in them)</p>
<p>The question now is: <strong>how do I go from professional and business to personal in a conversation</strong>?</p>
<p>What Jan De Boeck, one of the trainers at Networking Coach, has found is that the magical words are: <strong>&#8220;Where is your company situated?&#8221; or &#8220;Where do you come from?&#8221;</strong></p>
<p>When people answer this question, it is <strong>easy to tie in some more personal questions and comments </strong>like &#8220;I have a cousin who plays tennis there&#8221; (of course only when this is true), &#8220;Have you been living there for a long time?&#8221;, &#8220;Is there anything interesting to see or visit there?&#8221;, &#8220;Are there any good restaurants over there?&#8221; and many others.</p>
<p>So after listening to each other&#8217;s Sticky Stories so you will be remembered professionally, switch to the personal side and make sure <strong>you will be remembered as a whole person</strong> to make life lasting connections!</p>
<p>Have a great networking week !</p>
<p>Jan</p>
<p>Jan Vermeiren is the author of the networking book <a href="http://www.letsconnect.be" target="_blank">&#8220;Let&#8217;s Connect!</a>&#8221; and the audio CD &#8220;<a href="http://www.networking-coach.com/en-boek-cd.html" target="_blank">Let&#8217;s Connect at an event</a>&#8221; (or in Dutch: &#8220;<a href="http://www.networking-coach.com/boek-cd.html" target="_blank">Let&#8217;s Connect op een evenement</a>&#8220;) which contains 30 tips to listen to in your car when going to or coming back from a network event so you will not only feel comfortable, but also get results!</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Mixer]]></title>
<link>http://centimetro.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/mixer/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:04:49 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Cent</dc:creator>
<guid>http://centimetro.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/mixer/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Scusate la latitanza!! Vi lascio fotina di qualche anno fa. Very little D.O.F]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Scusate la latitanza!! Vi lascio fotina di qualche anno fa. Very little  <a href="http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profondit%C3%A0_di_campo">D.O.F</a> <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /><br />
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<title><![CDATA[Bathroom / Shower Castle Road area Bedford ]]></title>
<link>http://pabandson.co.uk/2009/11/21/bathroom-shower-castle-road-area-bedford/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:49:56 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Matt  Robinson</dc:creator>
<guid>http://pabandson.co.uk/2009/11/21/bathroom-shower-castle-road-area-bedford/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Triton Swirl Shower &#8211; thermostatic bar mixer, exposed valve, separate controls, 200mm shower h]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><a href="http://pabandson.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc00965.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-392" title="Before" src="http://pabandson.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc00965.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="180" height="240" /></a><a href="http://pabandson.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc00977.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-393" title="Triton Swirl Shower" src="http://pabandson.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc00977.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="180" height="240" /></a><a href="http://pabandson.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc00979.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-394" title="Tiling" src="http://pabandson.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc00979.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="180" height="240" /></a>Triton Swirl Shower &#8211; thermostatic bar mixer, exposed valve, separate controls, 200mm shower head and suitable for high or low pressure systems installed.</p>
<p>Tiling purchased from Marabese &#8211; White bumby tiles 300mm / 200mm with the odd picture tile added &#8211; finished with white grout.</p>
<p>4 door shower screen, pulls out and sits tight against the bath rim.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[2012!! You were warned…]]></title>
<link>http://greekyouth.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/2012-you-were-warned%e2%80%a6/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>maria vathi</dc:creator>
<guid>http://greekyouth.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/2012-you-were-warned%e2%80%a6/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ο φόβος φυλά τα έρημα λέει η παροιμία, και όταν σε προπαγανδίζουν συνεχώς ότι το τέλος του κόσμου πλ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Look At This...]]></title>
<link>http://theblogofdishes.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/look-at-this/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:38:37 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>recipedude</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theblogofdishes.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/look-at-this/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[KitchenAid mixer tattoo it  is awesome. From Flickr &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://theblogofdishes.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/tattoo_mixer1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-203" title="tattoo_mixer" src="http://theblogofdishes.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/tattoo_mixer1.jpg" alt="" width="333" height="500" /></a><a title="flicker" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennettedwards/3066896506/" target="_blank"></a></p>
<p><a title="flicker" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennettedwards/3066896506/" target="_blank">From Flickr</a></p>
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<p>Tattoo by   <a title="Bennett" href="http://www.myspace.com/bennettedwards" target="_blank">Bennett Edwards</a> @ Fuzion Ink in Norfolk, VA</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Oh, how I love my KitchenAid...]]></title>
<link>http://splendidsweets.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/oh-how-i-love-my-kitchenaid/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:18:57 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>splendidsweets</dc:creator>
<guid>http://splendidsweets.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/oh-how-i-love-my-kitchenaid/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I love my KitchenAid mixer. I love it even more because my aunt gave it to me when Ryan and I got ma]]></description>
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<p>I love my KitchenAid mixer. I love it even more because my aunt gave it to me when Ryan and I got married, so I did not have to buy it. Although I do love this old mixer I have been wanting a new one. The big daddy mixer&#8230;that&#8217;s right the Pro 600!! Ryan and I went to the outlet mall in Michigan while I was up visiting and I found this beauty..</p>
<p><a title="266 by ILuvMyWeenieDogs, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/iluvmyweeniedogs/4109643203/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2498/4109643203_4665e1013a.jpg" alt="266" width="334" height="500" /></a></p>
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<p>Got it for a steal too since it is a refurbished model. I can&#8217;t wait to break it in this week! Brooke is coming over tomorrow night to have dinner again. I wonder what supper yummy treats we can whip up??</p>
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Don&#8217;t worry, I plan to keep the old one as well. It will be super handy to have two mixers when I am making all of these cakes!  Especially all the baking I love to do around the holidays&#8230;.</p>
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<p><a title="299 by ILuvMyWeenieDogs, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/iluvmyweeniedogs/4110434416/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2621/4110434416_c2a6488501.jpg" alt="299" width="334" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>Welcome to the family new KitchenAid!!</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Exploiting Curie Point in Adhesive Formulating]]></title>
<link>http://theformulatorsperspective.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/exploiting-curie-point-in-adhesive-formulating/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:13:19 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>hanshaas</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theformulatorsperspective.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/exploiting-curie-point-in-adhesive-formulating/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[All magnetic and piezoelectric materials have a Curie point. The Curie point is the temperature at w]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>All magnetic and piezoelectric materials have a Curie point. The Curie point is the temperature at which the magnetic or piezoelectric properties go to zero. The curve is generally very steep, so they do not lose significant amounts their property until close to the Curie point.</p>
<p>Long ago we did some work using microwaves to heat thermoplastic adhesives (hot melts) or cure thermosetting materials with heat. We were working with the standard consumer microwave frequency of 2450 MHz. We found that carbon black was very effective for both, but as we know microwaves do not heat uniformly. Even microwave ovens with mixers, which reflect the microwaves throughout the cavity, have hot and cold spots.  So while carbon black heated very quickly, it also overheated some areas before the material was all at the desired minimum temperature.  This would be a huge safety problem, especially in the hands of a consumer. The adhesive could heat to the point of degradation or even auto-ignition. Consumer microwave vary so much in power and power distribution, how would you even give them a recommended heating time that would be both safe and hot enough?</p>
<p>Eventually we discovered ferrites and the Curie point concept.  A wide range of ferrites are commercially available, with a wide range of Curie points, and a wide range of frequency absorption. By using a ferrite for heating, when the adhesive temperature approaches the Curie point of the ferrite, the ferrite shuts down, allowing the other areas of the adhesive to get up to temperature without overheating the faster heating areas. They provide an elegant solution to the problem. It should be noted however that various resin absorb microwaves without any additives. Furthermore, their microwave absorption properties vary with temperature, so  a material that doesn&#8217;t absorb at 25C may absorb vigorously at 100C, so this needs to be understood at part of the resin selection process.</p>
<p>In the adhesive curing project we were making robotic adhesive traces which we then wanted to cure in a microwave oven. In this case the adhesive was a silicone material- we wanted to make a one component heat curing silicone compound that we could make rubber articles from.</p>
<p>One of the more interesting things about this project was that the ferrites were not found by a chemist or engineer. They were found by a very creative inventor/technician who had no college education.  He found the ferrites by finding experts who could point him in the right direction. The point is, don&#8217;t reject technical solution because they come from someone with a lower degree of education than you. There is a great deal of education prejudice in  technical groups, particularly in large companies. Don&#8217;t contribute to it.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Philly Side Arts Art Networking Event]]></title>
<link>http://visualartassassination.net/2009/11/15/philly-side-arts-art-networking-event/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:27:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>hlfrgrfx</dc:creator>
<guid>http://visualartassassination.net/2009/11/15/philly-side-arts-art-networking-event/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[PHILLY SIDE ARTS: NOVEMBER NETWORKING MEETING AND HAPPY HOUR Join Philly Side Arts Executive Directo]]></description>
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<p>Join Philly Side Arts Executive Director, C. Todd Hestand, local artists, and arts business owners on <strong>Wednesday, November 18th at 7-9pm</strong> for our end-of-year networking meeting and happy hour.</p>
<p>Wednesday, November 18th 7-9 pm<br />
The Dive<br />
947 East Passyunk Avenue<br />
2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19147<br />
21+ only</p>
<p>Before the holidays sweep us away, come join us for our last meeting this year.  Learn about some of our exciting new features due out this December, as well as the 2010 initiatives.  Meet local artists and business owners to get the scoop on what is going on in our community.  Most importantly, have fun and make friends!  About Philly Side Arts: Philly Side Arts is an online marketing and networking service for the creative arts community. We help artists achieve their potential by providing online marketing opportunities for artists while encouraging them to attend offline networking and educational events. <a href="http://www.phillysidearts.com" target="_blank">Philly Side Arts</a></p>
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<link>http://greekyouth.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/%cf%80%cf%89%cf%83-%ce%bd%ce%b1-%ce%b1%ce%bd%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%bc%ce%b5%cf%84%cf%89%cf%80%ce%b9%cf%83%ce%b5%cf%84%ce%b5-%ce%b5%ce%bd%ce%b1-%c2%ab%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%ba%ce%bf%c2%bb-%ce%b1%cf%86%ce%b5%ce%bd/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:25:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>maria vathi</dc:creator>
<guid>http://greekyouth.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/%cf%80%cf%89%cf%83-%ce%bd%ce%b1-%ce%b1%ce%bd%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%bc%ce%b5%cf%84%cf%89%cf%80%ce%b9%cf%83%ce%b5%cf%84%ce%b5-%ce%b5%ce%bd%ce%b1-%c2%ab%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%ba%ce%bf%c2%bb-%ce%b1%cf%86%ce%b5%ce%bd/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Αν κάθε φορά που ξυπνάτε να πάτε στη δουλειά σας  το σκέπτεστε διπλά και τρίδιπλα, αν η ζωή σας κρέμ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vezetés vs. Ivászat]]></title>
<link>http://canonpacher.wordpress.com/2009/11/14/vezetes-vs-ivaszat/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:49:51 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>canonpacher</dc:creator>
<guid>http://canonpacher.wordpress.com/2009/11/14/vezetes-vs-ivaszat/</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[It's beginning to look a lot like ... FAILURE]]></title>
<link>http://martinimadness.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-failure/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:54:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>rachelroust</dc:creator>
<guid>http://martinimadness.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-failure/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Monday, November 9, 2009 Christmas Tini I&#8217;ve decided that minty drinks really aren&#8217;t my ]]></description>
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Christmas Tini</em></strong></p>
<p>I&#8217;ve decided that minty drinks really aren&#8217;t my thing.  Yes, you&#8217;d think I would have learned this after the Nyquil disaster of last week with the Broadway Martini, but I&#8217;m a slow learner.  Just ask Sue how I am with regard to acquiring boyfriends I shouldn&#8217;t be with and she&#8217;ll confirm the slow learner aspect.  And Monday evening proved to be a tough one. </p>
<p>The day itself was okay, not the best.  I should have gone to yoga in the morning as I had planned but I was still nursing a sinus headache from the day before and figured Bikram Yoga in a 105-degree room wasn&#8217;t the best idea for that.  But I did get some work done on a book that an old boss of mine wants me to format for him, did laundry, sent out my usual &#8220;any news yet?&#8221; query regarding my security clearance for a job I applied for two months ago, and so on.  So the evening brings us to my 10-year-old son&#8217;s soccer practice.  His team is undefeated thus far and they&#8217;re now in playoffs.  I&#8217;m not sure how they remain undefeated but I&#8217;m glad he was able to be on a good team this time around and I think he is enjoying it.  It&#8217;s funny, his AYSO soccer team parents are such a contrast from the makeup of, say, the typical parents at his school, who are a lot more like the parents of the &#8220;Cardigan Club&#8221;, detailed in this delightful blog post I found recently:</p>
<p><a href="http://aiminglow.com/2009/11/kicked-out-of-the-cardigan-club/">http://aiminglow.com/2009/11/kicked-out-of-the-cardigan-club/</a></p>
<p>The parents of the kids at my sons&#8217; elementary school seem to be all happily married and a majority seem to consist of the stay-at-home Mom who, of course, is fully active in the PTA, volunteers in his/her child&#8217;s classroom and for all fundraising events, works out regularly, scrapbooks, chauffeurs little Junior or Missy to various sports and music practices, and only cooks organic or vegan foods.  These are also the same Moms that hang illegal U-turns in a Range Rover in front of the school during morning drop-off, while holding their cellphones to their ears, naturally.  Of course, that is only my perception.  I suspect that the parents who feel like total failures on this spectrum, such as myself, simply don&#8217;t bother to come to school events so they don&#8217;t have to be surrounded by this crowd.  Or maybe I&#8217;m the only one.  It&#8217;s hard to say.  I&#8217;ve never been one to fake a smile and socialize with people I really don&#8217;t have much in common with, and it could well be the Moms I have the most in common with at the school are the ones I never meet.</p>
<p>Now the soccer parents are a different story.  At a certain point, you pretty much meet all of them, because even if they just drop off their kids at practice and pick them up later, they do usually come to the games on Saturdays.  I think one kid on the team is being raised by his grandparents.  At least three others are there with a parent and a step-parent and a younger sibling who is a product of the second marriage.  A couple more just come with one (divorced) parent, usually Mom, and I think another one is usually there with his uncle.  All from different walks of life and different ethnic backgrounds.  Only one of the kids on the team goes to Sean&#8217;s school, the rest are from different schools in the area.  One of the kids on the team has come to my house for a playdate with Sean after a couple of the games on Saturdays and seems to think my house (4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1800 square feet, 2 stories) is a palace.  When he found out I was unemployed he suggested that I could clean houses like his Mom does, and also that he heard Burger King was hiring.  You have to smile at the innocence and naivete of a a child who can&#8217;t quite understand that not all jobs are created equal, and if I&#8217;m seriously thinking about going from the $43 an hour job I had in the spring to minimum wage, well, there&#8217;s a lot of places I&#8217;d rather work than Burger King.  In &#8216;N Out, for instance.  But I don&#8217;t think either of those would even come close to paying a $2500/month mortgage. </p>
<p>Anyway, for whatever reason, this just ended up being a sh*tty day all around.  I think what really triggered me, though, was talking about Thanksgiving plans with the kids during the breaks in my son&#8217;s soccer practice.  This year, their Dad gets the kids for Thanksgiving day/dinner - one of those holidays we trade off every year.  He also gets Christmas Eve this year and I get them back on Christmas morning.  I finally started thinking about all this and realized that, figuring my brother would have turkey day with his girlfriend and her kids, my boyfriend would spend the day with his (grown) kids, his brothers, his mom, and most likely his wife (yes, he&#8217;s still married, but separated), and with my kids over at their Dad&#8217;s house, that leaves yours truly sitting at home with a martini, a turkey sandwich, and four cats on Thanksgiving Day.  Not exactly a cheery thought.  Oh yeah, and probably still unemployed and worried about money, paying the mortgage, and how I am going to be able to get my kids anything for Christmas.</p>
<p>I pretty much always had crap Christmasses as a kid, usually because my mom would find some way to pick a fight and ruin it all.  But I still hold onto this naive notion that Christmas is supposed to me more than that, and that somehow everyone is supposed to be happy and harmonious, loving and forgiving, at least at that time of year.  Like the families I always saw in the Sears Wish Book where Mom and daughters had the matching velvet dresses and the guys all wore plaid shirts, and Dad got one of those red rolling multi-drawer toolboxes for a gift and was ecstastic, while Mom was totally stoked with her new iron or electric mixer and the kids got trucks and dolls and Lincoln Logs. </p>
<p>By the time we got home and I got the kids fed, I figured maybe, just maybe, a sprightly Christmas Tini was the just the ticket to lift me out of the doldrums. I even found a random candy cane in one of my junk drawers to use for a garnish.  Granted, I suspect it was probably well over a year old but hey, they&#8217;re wrapped in plastic.  How does one tell if a candy cane has gone bad?  I kept trying to hum the &#8220;It&#8217;s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas&#8221; song in my head.  Originally performed by Perry Como, re-done by Johnny Mathis, and became a big hit after it was included in the soundrack for Home Alone 2.  The weather is finally cooling down in San Diego, in a few more weeks I can start using my fireplace more often at night, and by jove, it will <strong>feel</strong> like Christmas. </p>
<p>So I mixed up my Christmas Tini &#8211; 6 parts vodka, 1 part dry vermouth, 1 teaspoon peppermint schnapps &#8211; same recipe as Sue&#8217;s earlier one but with vodka instead of vermouth.  Can&#8217;t go wrong with that, right?  WRONG.  This just didn&#8217;t work for me.  No, it didn&#8217;t taste like Nyquil (nor look like it, the drink is clear save for the festive candy cane garnish), but I couldn&#8217;t help be reminded of mouthwash.  Maybe mint drinks and I are just not cut out for each other.  I like mint in my gum, my toothpaste, on my breath and in my mouthwash, and by and large, that&#8217;s about it.  While I&#8217;m sure it&#8217;s a fine drink for others, I give it only a three star rating.  Did it lift my spirits?  No.  Drown them in alcohol?  No.  I could only legitimately say that if I&#8217;d had more than one, and I stopped at one, had myself a good cry for the evening after the kids were in bed, and went to sleep.  Tomorrow is always another day &#8230; and a another cocktail!</p>
<p><strong><em>Cheers,<br />
Cathy</em></strong></p>
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<title><![CDATA[How’s It Work? The New Mackie Onyx-i M-Powered Mixer In The Studio]]></title>
<link>http://joetheflow.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/how%e2%80%99s-it-work-the-new-mackie-onyx-i-m-powered-mixer-in-the-studio/</link>
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<dc:creator>joetheflow</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[M-Audio Onyx-i A couple of weeks ago at the AES Convention in New York City, Mackie announced that i]]></description>
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<p>A couple of weeks ago at the AES Convention in New York City, Mackie announced that its Onyx-i Series mixers have been qualified by Avid for use with Pro Tools M-Powered mixers. (<a title="Click here" href="http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/aes_news_mackie_qualifies_onyx_i_mixers_for_use_with_pro_tools_m_powered_8/" target="_blank">Click here</a> for further details.)</p>
<p>In previous installments (see <a title="part 1" href="http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/black_magic_from_mackie_new_onyx_i_analog_mixer_that_runs_m_audio_pro_tools/" target="_blank">part 1</a> and <a title="part 2" href="http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/mackie_onyx_part_2/" target="_blank">part 2</a>), I have reviewed the Onyx-i from marketing and product overview standpoints, and now in light of the Mackie/Avid agreement, it’s time to look at the actual functionality of the M-Powered Onyx-i Series.</p>
<p>Newly purchased Onyx-i mixers should be registered at <a title="my.mackie.com" href="http://my.mackie.com/" target="_blank">my.mackie.com</a>. Registration is free and recommended by Mackie.</p>
<p>The Onyx-i mixer provided by Mackie for my evaluation also included the Pro Tools driver on a DVD, along with the mixer, and M-Powered Pro Tools software. [<a href="http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/black_magic_mackie/#When:21:27:56Z" target="_blank">read</a>]</p>
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<description><![CDATA[Part II – Die „Basics“ ...oder als Standmixer. Ob als Standmixer... Unter uns Kraftsportlern ist der]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><!-- 		@page { margin: 2cm } 		P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } --><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Part II – Die „Basics“</strong></span></span></span></p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 150px"><img src="http://www.louistools.de/catalog/images/products/clatronic/262159.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="164" /><p class="wp-caption-text">...oder als Standmixer.</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 175px"><img src="http://82.165.42.195/produkte/10/05/92/16/msde10059216bd1.jpg" alt="" width="165" height="165" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Ob als Standmixer... </p></div>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Unter uns Kraftsportlern ist der Mixer DAS multifunktionale Tool schlechthin. Egal ob als Standmixer mit 1-Liter Karaffe oder in Form eines Stabes oder Zerkleinerers. Dies ist die Anschaffung schlechthin, die sich neben einer Mikrowelle am schnellsten rentiert. Ihr könnt damit nicht nur eure Protein-Shakes fachgerecht anrühren, sondern nahezu alles – wirklich alles – damit klein schneiden, was für Leib und Seele bestimmt ist. Früchte-Shakes zur Abwechslung, zerkleinerte Haferflocken für den eigenen Weight-Gainer oder einfach nur einen </span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"> </span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Ba</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">ckteig aus diversen Komponenten sind damit innerhalb kürzester Ze</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">it zub</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">ereitet. Dies hat nicht nur den Vorteil der Zeitersparnis, denn hier und da hört man in diversen Foren, d</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">ass so mancher mit der benötigten Nahrungsmenge zum Aufbau schon seine Probleme hat. <!--more-->Wie der </span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Mixer nun Abhilfe schafft? Nun, wenn wir einen Schritt weiter denken, so stellen wir rasch fest, dass man erheblich weniger Zeit und Mühe beim vertilgen eines cremigen Shakes hat, denn bei einem üppigen Mahl mit Steak und Kartoffeln. Klingt einleuchtend? Ist es auch – für die sogenannten Hardgainer, ab</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">er auch für alle, die Probleme damit haben ihren Kalorienbedarf zu decken, stellt der Mixer die Universallösung schlechthin dar. Und wenn m</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">an noch ein paar Euro mehr investiert, bekommt man gleich die Eiscrusherfunktion dazu, die sich ideal für die hei</span></span><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">e Sommersaison eignet und Abwechslung &#38; Erfrischung in den drögen Ernährungsplan zu bringen vermag, Stichwort: tiefgefrorenes Obst + Quark und/oder Milch.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Fazit:</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;"> Muss man einfach haben!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Die Mikrowelle</span></span></span></p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 308px"><img src="http://www.fabrikshop.info/12/610831g.jpg" alt="" width="298" height="204" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Ob mit integriertem Grill oder ohne - eine gute Mikrowelle darf in keiner Kraftsportler-Küche fehlen!</p></div>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Sofern ihr nun nicht gerade Fern der Zivilisation aufgewachsen seid oder als Hinte</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"> </span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">rwäldler und knallharter Naturbursche euer Leben bestreitet, gehe ich fest in der Annahme, dass euch dieser Kast</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">en so ungefähr ein Begriff sein sollte: Die Mikrowelle! Die Vorteile liegen ganz klar auf der Hand und: man s</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">part enorm viel Zeit und die Bedienung ist (meist) kindereinfach. Ob mit Grillfunktion oder ohne, ob mit Auftaufunktion oder ohne – eine Mikrowelle ist und bleibt eine Bereicherung im Küchenhausrat. Insofern verwundert es auch nicht, dass sie nahezu flächendeckend in jedem Haushalt verfügbar ist. Ob zum aufwärmen kalter Spe</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">isen, zum Schmelzen von Käse oder zum „kochen“ von Haferflocken – die Mikrowelle</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;"> macht alles hei</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">, was hei</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß </span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">gemacht werden muss. Das Kochen mit einer Armada aus Töpfen ist längst passé und ein Relikt aus Gro</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">mutters Tagen. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Wie beim Mixer gibt es auch hier zahlreiche Variationen und Zusatzfunktionen, die ihr alle bestimmt schon weitaus besser kennt, als ich sie hier nennen kann – dennoch beschränkt sich der Einsatz dieses praktischen Küchenhelfers meist auf profanes Erhitzen – und dass kann der Klotz verdammt gut!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Fazit:</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;"> Hat eigentlich jeder und benutzt auch jeder!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Der </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Kontaktgrill</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> (auch George-Foreman-Grill genannt)</span></span></p>
<div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 207px"><img src="http://www.torquato.de/mall/1/pic/it162104077.jpg" alt="" width="197" height="197" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Ein typischer Kontaktgrill.</p></div>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Okay, so langsam verlassen wir den Pfad des alltäglichen und begeben uns tiefer in die finst&#8217;ren Abgründe einer klassisch-optimalen Küche eines Vollblut-Kraftsportlers. Schon seit einigen Jahren geistert ein Mythos durch die belebte Forenlandschaft. Ein Gerät von solch unglaublicher Macht und Kraft, dass es einem Kraftsportler würdig ist. Und all diejenigen, die sich auf die Suche nach dieser sagenumwobenden Legende, dieser edlen Gerätschaft des Fleisches, machen, werden am Ende doppelt und dreifach entlohnt. Was ich hier für einen Unsinn rede? Ketzer! Heretiker! Ungläubiger</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">! Die Rede ist natürlich vom Grill der Grills, vom König des Bratens: der George-Foreman-Grill (auch Kontaktgrill </span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">genannt). Ihr fragt euch, warum das Teil nach einem weltweit bekannten Schwergewichtsboxer benannt ist? Nun, vielleicht wegen seinem gro</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">en Ego oder weil er damit mehr Millionen gescheffelt hat, als während seiner Boxkarriere  &#8211; wie dem </span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">auch sei, der Kontaktgrill ist so etwas wie der heilige Gral eines jeden Kücheninventars . </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Die Vorteile? Nun, nicht nur, dass die meisten Variationen dieses „Grills“ ohne einen Zusatz von Fett auskommen, nein, dank ihrer wortwörtlich </span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">„schrägen“ Bauweise fließ</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">t auch sämtlic</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">hes, überschüssiges Fett, welches während des Bratvorgangs freigesetzt wird (z.B. bei einem Rinderhüftsteak), in ein dafür vorgesehenes Auffangschälc</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">hen ab. Die Bedienung ist kinderleicht, so dass man sein Stück Fleisch ohne Probleme auf den vorgewärmten Grill schmei</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">en kann, während man sich mit einem kühlen – natürlich alkoholfreiem – Bierchen vor die Glotze lümmelt. Dank des beidseitigen „Kontakts“ (daher Kontaktgrill), wird alles von beiden Seiten gleichmä</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">ig gebraten und erspart einem so das nervige Wenden.</span></span></p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 228px"><img src="http://www.markpascua.com/wp-content/george-forman-grill-griddle-1.jpg" alt="" width="218" height="218" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Der George-Foreman-Grill mit Teriyaki-Eisenplatte. Eine mächtige Kombi!</p></div>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Und 	um ehrlich zu sein: Ich gehe sogar soweit, dass ich meine 	tiefgefrorenen Putenfilets d</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">irekt auf den Grill schmei</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">e 	und habe am Ende immer noch ein saftig-leckeres Stück Fleisch auf 	dem Teller. Zugegebe</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">n, je länger der Grill in Benutzung ist, umso 	häufiger kann es – je nach Modell – zu Problemen mit der 	Reinigung kommen, doch im Grunde genommen ist selbst dies kein 	Problem und innerhalb weniger Minuten erledigt. Und wie be</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">i allen 	Gerätschaften, gibt es auch hier etliche Abarten – neben dem 	Original „The Champ“ Foreman-Grill gibt es auch diverse 	Versionen namenhafter Hersteller</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;">. 	Meine Empfehlung läuft ganz klar auf eine Grill-Version mit 	„Teriyaki“-Anbauplatte hinaus. So kann man sein Fleisch nicht 	nur auf verschiedene Art und Weise braten, sondern kann obendrein 	auch mit Gemüse und anderen Leckereien experimentieren – der 	Aufpreis ist meist lächerlich gering.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"> Glaubt mir, es hat einen Grund, warum der Kontaktgrill derart hochgelobt wird – und das 	nicht nur in Bodybuildingkreisen! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"> </span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Fazit:</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"> Anschaffung lohnt sich für jeden, der gerne ein gutes Stück Fleisch genie</span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;">ß</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;">t! Für 	Kraftsportler eigentlich sogar ein Pflichtkauf!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Die Pfanne</span></span></span></p>
<div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 326px"><img src="http://www.gundel-original.de/gundel_img/Gundel_Pfannen_start.jpg" alt="" width="316" height="470" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Pfannen &#38; Töpfe gibt es in den verschiedensten Formen.</p></div>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Wenn wir einmal ehrlich sind, so dürfte die Pfanne so ziemlich zu den am häufigsten benutzten Küchengerätschaften in eurem Haushalt zählen, insbesondere dann, wenn ihr einem gut durchgebratenem Stück Fleisch wohlwollend gegenübersteht – aber auch für die Vegetarier und Veganer unter uns (Ja, solche soll es auch geben!), stellt eine Pfanne einen unschätzbaren Wert dar. Ob nun Fleisch Medium oder gut durch, ob angebratenes Gemüse, warme Pfannkuchen und Rührei oder ein Misch-Masch aus den verschiedensten Lebensmitteln (ihr kennt sie alle: die Restepfanne! Jawohl!) &#8211; wenns um das leckere Zubereiten von herzhaften Mahlzeiten geht, steht die Durchschnittspfanne an vorderster Front. Und das gute an der ganzen Geschichte: Der Spa</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß </span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">kostet heutzutage garnicht einmal so viel, dennoch gibt es auch hier einige Kriterien, auf die ihr achten solltet! Besonders bei einer Pfanne, die oft in Verwendung ist, sollte man nicht ausgerechnet am falschen Ende sparen. Sicher, es muss gleich nicht die Deluxe-Ausgabe von DuPont mit Antihaftversiegelung sein, doch eine Teflonschicht sollte es schon sein. Diese bietet nicht nur den unglaublichen Vorteil, dass man mit wenig Fett beim braten auskommt, sondern erleichtert obendrein auch noch das spätere Reinigen ungemein.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Experten empfehlen grundsätzlich zwei Arten von Pfannen: einmal das gute als Gusseisen (oder eben Edelstahl) für all die Dinge, die gut durchgebraten werden sollen und eine weitere mit entsprechender Antihaftbeschichtung, die bei Gemüse, Fisch und Eiern zum Einsatz kommt. Zu beachten gilt bei der teflonversiegelten Pfanne, dass ihr sie nicht übermä</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">ig lange im leeren Zustand aufheizt, da hier die Annahme besteht, dass dadurch krebserregende Substanzen frei werden – au</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">erdem wollt ihr euch eine Mahlzeit zubereiten und nicht eure Bude abbrennen, also lasst den Herd zumindest für den kurzen Augenblick des „Hei</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">machens“ nicht aus den Augen.</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;"><img class="alignright" src="http://www.lecker.de/media/recipes/hauptspeisen/fleischgericht/watermark_F2951201jpg_img_308x0.png" alt="" width="190" height="225" /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Wie könnte es anders sein, gibt es auch hier die verschiedensten Abarten von Pfannen für spezielle Situationen: ob mit Rillen oder Riffelung, ob rund, oval oder eckig. Für Omlettes oder für Steaks – doch im Grunde genommen reicht auch hier die Standardversion und diese ist meist rund! Rillen bzw. eine Riffelung ist besonders zum anbraten von Fleisch zu empfehlen, da hier das Anhaften verhindert und die Saftigkeit bewahrt wird. Ein weiterer Tipp von Chefkoch Lou: benutzt zum rühren stets einen Holz- oder einen entsprechenden Plastiklöffel. Pfannenwender/heber tun es mitunter auch solange man stets darauf achtet, die Beschichtung nicht zu zerkratzen.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Fazit:</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;"> Eine Pfanne muss, zwei Pfannen können! Am besten natürlich nicht die gleichen Modelle wählen, denn jeder Pfannentyp hat seine speziellen Vor- und Nachteile und schlie</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">lich schadet einwenig Abwechslung in der Küche nicht! Rein vom Kostenaspekt muss es auch nicht die neuste Markenpfanne vom Vorzeigehersteller sein. Schaut euch in einem gut sortieren Supermarkt eurer Wahl um, denn die haben meist ein ganzes Abteil, was eine breite Auswahl an Pfannen bietet – selbst für den schmalsten Geldbeutel.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Die Küchenwaage</span></span></span></p>
<div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 227px"><img src="http://p.gzhls.at/103838.jpg" alt="" width="217" height="217" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Edelstahl? Muss nicht sein!</p></div>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Mit der Küchenwaage nähern wir uns auch schon einem zwiespältigem Küchenutensil, an dem sich die Geister der Kraftsportler scheiden. D</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">ie Einen schwören auf ihre Küchenwaage, rechnen alles aufs Gramm genau aus und würden sie am liebsten selbst in der Firmenkantine parat haben, während das andere gro</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">e Lager dem eher ablehnend bis verachtenswert gegenüber steht. Um es gleich vorweg zu sagen: ich gehöre eher zur ersten Variante und dies hat auch seine berechtigten Gründe, auch wenn selbst ich zugeben muss, dass der Spa</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß </span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">irgendwo seine Grenzen hat. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Warum halte ich also ei</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">ne Küchenwaage für sinnvoll? Nun, zum ersten  sollte jeder Kraftsportler und Athlet den eigenen Energiebedarf m</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">ehr oder we</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">niger kennen und einschätzen können. Ob für den Aufbau mit einem Kalorienplus oder für die Definitionsphase mit einem Kalorienminus – Ausgangspunkt ist immer der Energiebedarf und der kann schon einmal von Tag zu Tag massiv schwanken. Als Anfänger ist es deshalb besonders ratsam zu Beginn der Karriere ein Ernä</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">hrungsbüchlein zu führen und die zugeführte Nahrungsmenge zu protokollieren. Mag dies zu Beginn auch mit erheblichem Aufwand verbunden sein &#8211; der Nutzen der sich am Ende daraus ergibt, ist meiner Meinung nach durchaus hoch geschätzt. Im Laufe der Zeit bekommt man nicht nur ein Gefühl für die benötigte N</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">ahrungsmenge (unter Beobachtung der Waage und der eigenen Gewichtsschwankung), sondern kann nach kürzester Zeit auch ohne eine Küchenwaage die zugeführte Kalorienzahl Pi mal Daumen abschätzen. </span></span></p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 298px"><img src="http://src.discounto.de/pics/product/19848/35073_Digitale-Kuechenwaage-19848_xxl.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="176" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Eine gute Küchenwaage muss nicht teuer sein. Oft tun es auch &#34;Discounter-Modelle&#34;</p></div>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Wer aufbauen will, muss wissen wie viel er aufnehmen muss und wer seinen Körperfettgehalt reduzieren will, muss dies ebenso wissen. Deswegen ist man noch lange nicht gezwungen bis an sein Lebensende Kalorien zu zählen und Essen abzuwiegen. Allzu oft verschätzen sich die Leute bei den von ihnen zugeführten Kalorien gnadenlos – insbesondere am Anfang ihrer Karriere und wundern sich anschlie</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">end, warum das Ziel nicht näher rückt, sondern im Gegenteil, eher immer weiter in die Ferne rückt. Eine Küchenwaage hilft bei diesem Unterfangen enorm und hat durchaus ihre Daseinsberechtigung in der Küche. Und dabei muss man noch nicht einmal viel ausgeben. Die Discounter in eurer Nähe verjubeln diese Dinger nahezu im Monatstakt für einen Appel und ein Ei.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Fazit:</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;"> Sinnvoll für den Anfang, um ein Gefühl für die Nahrungsmenge und die zugeführte Energie zu erlangen. Für Fortgeschrittene mit geschultem Sinn nicht zwingend erforderlich, jedoch hilfreich bei einem variationsreichen Ernährungsplan.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Die Tupperdosen</span></span></span></p>
<div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 186px"><img src="http://www.onlinekitchen.com.au/_data/docs/brands/fitfresh_pro_pic.jpg" alt="" width="176" height="176" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Tupperdosen der Marke &#34;Fit&#39;nFresh&#34; halten eure Nahrung dank Kühlakku frisch und knackig.</p></div>
<p>Zugegeben, bei Tupperware handelt es sich nicht um eine Gerätschaft per se, aber jeder, der schon einmal an einer dieser berühmt-berüchtigten Tupper-Parties dabei war, wird mir zustimmen, dass dies ein einschneidendes Erlebnis in seinem Leben dargestellt hat. Diese Dinger sind echt der helle Wahnsinn und eine praktische Errungenschaft unserer Zivilisation. Ob klein, gro<span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">, schmal, breit, flach, rund, eckig oder mit eingebauten Zwischenfächern. Ob mit grünem oder blauem Deckel, mit Auslaufschutz oder Extraverschlu</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">. Tupperdosen gibt es in jeder Form und Farbe und das gute: sie müssen nicht einmal von der Original-Firma sein, die dem Konsumenten ein Heidengeld für ihr Markenprodukt abverlangt, nein, denn die sogenannten „Frischhaltedosen“ findet ihr nahezu in jedem gut sortierten Supermarkt oder im Sonderangebot eures Discounters um die Ecke.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Die Vorteile, die sich aus einer solchen Anschaffung ergeben sind klar definiert: Das Vorbereiten der Nahrung wird damit ein Kinderspiel. Sei es, ob ihr die zubereitete Nahrung anschlie</span></span><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode;"><span style="font-size:small;">ß</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">end einfrieren , im Kühlschrank zum langsamen Verzehr aufbewahren möchtet oder gleich direkt als Ration für unterwegs bereithalten wollt. Ob Reis mit Hühnchen, Kartoffelsalat oder Magerquark mit Haferflocken – mit der entsprechenden Tupperdo</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">se seid ihr st</span></span></p>
<div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 155px"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><img src="http://www.cooking.com/images/products/shprodde/793809.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="109" /></span><p class="wp-caption-text">Mit Tupperdosen ist die mobile Ernährung ein Kinderspiel!</p></div>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">ets auf der sicheren Seite, was euer Nährstoffversorgung betrifft. Klar, hier und da wird man schon komisch angesehen, wenn man gem</span></span></p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 210px"><img src="http://www.freshapproachdietstore.com/images/big/deluxelunchchiller2.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Der &#34;Lunch-Chiller&#34; von Fit&#39;nFresh - ideal um eine vollwertige Mahlzeit einzutuppern!</p></div>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">ütlich seine zu Hause vorbereitete Mahlzeit auspackt, aber mal ehrlich: Seid ihr Männer oder Waschweiber? Was kümmert euch, was jemand anderes von euren Ernährungsgepflogenheiten hält? Und wenn wir ehrlich sin</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">d: so ganz unnormal ist es in der heutigen Zeit durchaus nicht, wenn man seine</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">eigenen Mahlzeiten auf diese Art und Weise vorbereitet</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">und</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">mit sich rum schlep</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">pt. Im Gegenteil, denn oft habe ich es schon erlebt, dass der Eine oder Andere gerne mal von meinem Lunchpaket &#8216;n Happen naschen wollte. <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Fazit:</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;"> Tupper ist </span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Kult. Tupper ist gut. Und wenn man mich fragt, sollte jeder  eine handvoll</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">Frischhaltedosen in verschiedenen Formen parat haben. Praktis</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">ch und preiswert im einen, erleichtern sie</span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">es dem Kraftsportler sich konsequent an den ihm gesetzten Ernährungsplan zu halten. Natürlich nur unter der Annahme, dass man sich genug Zeit zum Vorkochen und Vorbereiten der Mahlzeiten nimmt.</span></span></p>
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<link>http://musikshop.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/digital-in-jedem-kanal-der-presonus-studiolive-16-4-2-digitalmixer/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>musikshop</dc:creator>
<guid>http://musikshop.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/digital-in-jedem-kanal-der-presonus-studiolive-16-4-2-digitalmixer/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Wir möchten Ihnen heute einen State-of-the-Art Digitalmixer zum günstigen Preis vorstellen: den Pres]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><a href="http://www.musikshop-leipzig.de/Recording-und-Studio/Mischpulte/Mischpulte-digital/PreSonus-StudioLive-1642::78364.html?pid=7"><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.musikshop-leipzig.de/images/product_images/info_images/211460.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>Wir möchten Ihnen heute einen State-of-the-Art Digitalmixer zum günstigen Preis vorstellen: den Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2 Digital Mixer.</p>
<p>Dieser bietet 16 Kanäle, die jeweils mit einem XMAX Mikrofonvorverstärker mit massig Headroom ausgestattet sind, eine eingebaute 22×18 FireWire Recording und Playback Engine, ein &#8220;Fat Channel&#8221; Processing mit 4-band EQs, Kompressoren, Limitern und Gates, DSP Effekten sowie sechs AUX Bussen, vier Sub-Gruppen, Talkback und Metering.Der Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2 verbindet einen einfach zu bedienenden, digitalen Mixer mit einem Multi-Channel Recording System, das sowohl für Live-Performances als auch im Tonstudio eingesetzt werden kann. Mit an Bord des Presonus StudioLive sind zwei programmierbare 24-bit DSP Effekte mit Algorithmen für Reverbs, Delay und anderen zeitbasierten Effekten.</p>
<p>Ein- und Ausgänge</p>
<p>Sechszehn Class A XMAX Mikrofonvorverstärker mit massig Headroom sorgen im Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2 für mehr Klarheit und Transparenz. Alle 16 Eingangskanäle bieten Line-Input, symetrische Inserts und einen symmetrischen direkten Ausgang. PreSonus StudioLive bietet weiterhin sechs AUX Sends und zwei dedizierte AUX Effekte für flexibles Monitoring der Mixe und Effekte. Vier SubGruppen runden das Angebot ab. Auf der Rückseite des PreSonus StudioLive befinden sich zwei Sets mit symetrischen Main-Ausgängen sowie die Ausgänge für den Control Room.</p>
<p>Digitales Mixing</p>
<p>Der Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2 führt das innovative sowie intuitive &#8220;QuickTouch&#8221; ein, das schnellen Zugang zu allen Parametern während kreativen Phasen erlaubt. Des Weiteren sind auch Lade- und Speicherfunktionalität Teil des Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2, so dass Snapshots von allen Kanaleinstellungen etc. gemacht werden können.</p>
<p>Recording und Software</p>
<p>Ein weiteres Highlight des Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2 ist das integrierte Recording Interface mit 22 Kanälen für das Recording und 18 Kanälen für das Playback. Jeder FireWire Kanal kann im Übrigen Pre oder Post Fat Channel eingestellt werden.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Features:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>16 Eingange</li>
<li>4 Subgruppen</li>
<li>16 Class-A XMAX Mikrofon Preamps</li>
<li>Hi-Definition A/D Wandler (118dB dynamic range)</li>
<li>32-bit Floating Point Digital Mixing und Effects Processing</li>
<li>32&#215;18 FireWire Digital Recording Interface</li>
<li>19&#8243; Rack Stahlblech Gehaeuse</li>
<li>Fat Channel Select</li>
<li>2 Master DSP Effects (Reverbs, Delays, mit load/save)</li>
<li>Load/Save Mixer Scenes</li>
<li>100mm Fader</li>
<li>Talkback Communication System</li>
<li>&#8220;Capture&#8221; Multi-Track Recording Software</li>
</ul>
<p>Mehr Informationen finden Sie im <a href="http://www.musikshop-leipzig.de/Recording-und-Studio/Mischpulte/Mischpulte-digital/PreSonus-StudioLive-1642::78364.html?pid=7">Musikshop Leipzig</a>.</p>
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<link>http://musikhauskorn.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/digital-in-jedem-kanal-der-presonus-studiolive-16-4-2-digitalmixer/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:39:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>musikhauskorn</dc:creator>
<guid>http://musikhauskorn.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/digital-in-jedem-kanal-der-presonus-studiolive-16-4-2-digitalmixer/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Wir möchten Ihnen heute einen State-of-the-Art Digitalmixer zum günstigen Preis vorstellen: den Pres]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><a href="http://www.musikhaus-korn.de/__sca77420.aspx?pid=7"><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.musikhaus-korn.de/media/shop/artikelbilder/2/21/211/211460_0_m.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="240" /></a>Wir möchten Ihnen heute einen State-of-the-Art Digitalmixer zum günstigen Preis vorstellen: den Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2 Digital Mixer.</p>
<p>Dieser bietet 16 Kanäle, die jeweils mit einem XMAX Mikrofonvorverstärker mit massig Headroom ausgestattet sind, eine eingebaute 22×18 FireWire Recording und Playback Engine, ein &#8220;Fat Channel&#8221; Processing mit 4-band EQs, Kompressoren, Limitern und Gates, DSP Effekten sowie sechs AUX Bussen, vier Sub-Gruppen, Talkback und Metering.Der Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2 verbindet einen einfach zu bedienenden, digitalen Mixer mit einem Multi-Channel Recording System, das sowohl für Live-Performances als auch im Tonstudio eingesetzt werden kann. Mit an Bord des Presonus StudioLive sind zwei programmierbare 24-bit DSP Effekte mit Algorithmen für Reverbs, Delay und anderen zeitbasierten Effekten.</p>
<p>Ein- und Ausgänge</p>
<p>Sechszehn Class A XMAX Mikrofonvorverstärker mit massig Headroom sorgen im Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2 für mehr Klarheit und Transparenz. Alle 16 Eingangskanäle bieten Line-Input, symetrische Inserts und einen symmetrischen direkten Ausgang. PreSonus StudioLive bietet weiterhin sechs AUX Sends und zwei dedizierte AUX Effekte für flexibles Monitoring der Mixe und Effekte. Vier SubGruppen runden das Angebot ab. Auf der Rückseite des PreSonus StudioLive befinden sich zwei Sets mit symetrischen Main-Ausgängen sowie die Ausgänge für den Control Room.</p>
<p>Digitales Mixing</p>
<p>Der Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2 führt das innovative sowie intuitive &#8220;QuickTouch&#8221; ein, das schnellen Zugang zu allen Parametern während kreativen Phasen erlaubt. Des Weiteren sind auch Lade- und Speicherfunktionalität Teil des Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2, so dass Snapshots von allen Kanaleinstellungen etc. gemacht werden können.</p>
<p>Recording und Software</p>
<p>Ein weiteres Highlight des Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2 ist das integrierte Recording Interface mit 22 Kanälen für das Recording und 18 Kanälen für das Playback. Jeder FireWire Kanal kann im Übrigen Pre oder Post Fat Channel eingestellt werden.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Features:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>16 Eingange</li>
<li>4 Subgruppen</li>
<li>16 Class-A XMAX Mikrofon Preamps</li>
<li>Hi-Definition A/D Wandler (118dB dynamic range)</li>
<li>32-bit Floating Point Digital Mixing und Effects Processing</li>
<li>32&#215;18 FireWire Digital Recording Interface</li>
<li>19&#8243; Rack Stahlblech Gehaeuse</li>
<li>Fat Channel Select</li>
<li>2 Master DSP Effects (Reverbs, Delays, mit load/save)</li>
<li>Load/Save Mixer Scenes</li>
<li>100mm Fader</li>
<li>Talkback Communication System</li>
<li>&#8220;Capture&#8221; Multi-Track Recording Software</li>
</ul>
<p>Mehr Informationen finden Sie im <a href="http://www.musikhaus-korn.de/__sca77420.aspx?pid=7">Musikhaus Korn</a>.</p>
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