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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student-Professor Argument
The customer (student) is always right in higher education today - well, not! Watch this video that has gone viral from UN-Milwaukee:
and Read:
http://www.newser.com/story/83980/cops-take-down-student-after-argument-with-prof.html
David
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and Read:
http://www.newser.com/story/83980/cops-take-down-student-after-argument-with-prof.html
David
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SEC's Porn Problem Was Rampant, According To Reports
Well, this explains what they were doing at work instead of investigating Madoff, FreddieMac and FannieMae, Lehman Brothers, etc.
David http://wyl
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost
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Study: Last Supper paintings supersize the food
Yep, even Jesus has been supersized!
Read
Study: Last Supper paintings supersize the food - Yahoo! News
Very interesting stuff - and telling!
David
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Biden on Health Care: 'Big F-ing deal'
Hmmmm. Rule #1 of public speaking - gotta know when the mic is open!
Watch:
and see:
Biden: 'Big F-ing deal' - First Read - msnbc.com
David
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Watch:
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
and see:
Biden: 'Big F-ing deal' - First Read - msnbc.com
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The Exploding Whale
Want evidence of the power of viral video? Check out this story from 1970 - yes, 1970 - that is popular on the Web today. I heard it mentioned on Tony Kornheiser's radio show, and it is evidence of bad decision making - and strategy!
View the video at:
And yes, there is now a website for this event. It is at:
http://www.theexplodingwhale.com/
Great lines in the original news broadcast. You can view it below:
Yes, you've reached the end of the Internet!
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New Gift Card Rules: Fed Cracks Down On Unfair Fees And Restrictions
Stores love gift cards for the non-redemption rate and the fact that yes, it gets consumers in their doors. Fees are secondary. But remember, cash always works too (always a welcome gift)!
Watch:
David http://wyl
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost
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Stephon Marbury Sinks Three Straight RIDICULOUS 3-Pointers (VIDEO)
Crazy deep shots - 4 pointers! And we thought the NBA All-Star Game had no defense!
Watch:
David http://wyl
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost
A Taste of Puerto Rico: A Recipe for Non-alcoholic Sangria
This overview of Puerto Rico – its geography, its culture, its people, and a recipe, too – was prepared by Jonathan McDonald while a Business Administration student in the College of Business at Southeastern Louisiana University.
The island of Puerto Rico (Rich Port) has a large array of natural riches. Its central mountain range reaches 1,338m (4,390ft); it has the only tropical Rainforest in the US National Forest System, and its beaches brag warm, turquoise waters and soft, yellow sand. The drink I chose is Sangria which is a very popular drink amongst Puerto Ricans. Usually, it is made with white wine and rum.
Country Information
· Geographic Facts
Here are three geographic facts about Puerto Rico:
1. Puerto Rico is the easternmost island of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean Sea.
2. The island is approximately 90 miles wide in an east-west direction and 30 miles wide between the north and south coasts.
3. It is approximately a thousand miles southeast of Florida and just east of the Dominican Republic and west of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
· 3 “Serious” Facts
Here are three serious facts about Puerto Rico:
1. Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States but if it became a state, Puerto Rico’s land area of 3,435 square miles (8,897 km2) would make it the 49th largest state (larger than Delaware and Rhode Island).
2. There are almost four million Puerto Ricans, which would make the island the 23rd most populous state (between Alabama and Kentucky).
3. San Juan isPuerto Rico’s capitol.
· 3 “Fun” Facts
Here are three serious facts about Puerto Rico:
1. In 1493, Christopher Columbus discovered the island and claimed it for Spain.
2. Puerto Rico means “rich port” in Spanish.
3. In 1948, the U.S. government began Operation Bootstrap, which infused millions of dollars into the Puerto Rican economy and made it one of the wealthiest in the region.
· A “Potpourri” Item
Here is an unusual fact (or two or three) about Puerto Rico:
Drinking Age: The legal drinking age in Puerto Rico is 18. No matter what your age is, you can’t drink on the street in Old San Juan.
Gambling: Given the number of casinos on the island, this may not be a real surprise, but gambling is legal all over the island. However, only hotels are allowed to have casinos.
Road Rules: For some reason, gas is sold by the liter, but distance is measured in kilometers. To make things even more confusing, speed is measured in miles per hour. The legal driving age is 16.
Food Information
· Recipe
4 cups white grape juice
1 orange, cut in small pieces
3 cups sparkling water
4 to 5 fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup orange juice
Ice cubes
Combine all of the ingredients in a pitcher. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Source: http://www.recipehound.com/Recipes/1564.html.
· My Kitchen Story
The first mistake I made was not paying attention to the ingredients before I went to the grocery. Instead of white grape juice I bought regular grape juice. I didn’t realize this until I was finished preparing the fruit and getting ready to mix everything together. Luckily Winn-Dixie doesn’t close until 11, so I was able to exchange the regular grape juice for the white grape juice. The next mistake I made was doing this late at night. The recipe I had made between 8 and 10 servings. For some reason it didn’t occur to me to multiply the number of extra batches I need by the original recipe. At that time, it made sense to just keep using the amount of ingredients that made 8-10 servings several times until I had enough. After spending all of that time making the Sangria, it finally dawned on me what could have made this go a lot smoother. Besides the mild brain farts, it was an overall easy drink to make.
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Contact Info: To contact the author of “A Taste of Puerto Rico A Recipe for Non-Alcoholic Sangria,” please email Jonathan McDonald at w0336375@selu.edu.
David C. Wyld (dwyld@selu.edu) is the Robert Maurin Professor of Management at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He is a management consultant, researcher/writer, and executive educator. His blog, Wyld About Business, can be viewed at http://wyld-business.blogspot.com/.
Originally published at A Taste of Puerto Rico: A Recipe for Non-alcoholic Sangria
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The island of Puerto Rico (Rich Port) has a large array of natural riches. Its central mountain range reaches 1,338m (4,390ft); it has the only tropical Rainforest in the US National Forest System, and its beaches brag warm, turquoise waters and soft, yellow sand. The drink I chose is Sangria which is a very popular drink amongst Puerto Ricans. Usually, it is made with white wine and rum.
Country Information
· Geographic Facts
Here are three geographic facts about Puerto Rico:
1. Puerto Rico is the easternmost island of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean Sea.
2. The island is approximately 90 miles wide in an east-west direction and 30 miles wide between the north and south coasts.
3. It is approximately a thousand miles southeast of Florida and just east of the Dominican Republic and west of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
· 3 “Serious” Facts
Here are three serious facts about Puerto Rico:
1. Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States but if it became a state, Puerto Rico’s land area of 3,435 square miles (8,897 km2) would make it the 49th largest state (larger than Delaware and Rhode Island).
2. There are almost four million Puerto Ricans, which would make the island the 23rd most populous state (between Alabama and Kentucky).
3. San Juan isPuerto Rico’s capitol.
· 3 “Fun” Facts
Here are three serious facts about Puerto Rico:
1. In 1493, Christopher Columbus discovered the island and claimed it for Spain.
2. Puerto Rico means “rich port” in Spanish.
3. In 1948, the U.S. government began Operation Bootstrap, which infused millions of dollars into the Puerto Rican economy and made it one of the wealthiest in the region.
· A “Potpourri” Item
Here is an unusual fact (or two or three) about Puerto Rico:
Drinking Age: The legal drinking age in Puerto Rico is 18. No matter what your age is, you can’t drink on the street in Old San Juan.
Gambling: Given the number of casinos on the island, this may not be a real surprise, but gambling is legal all over the island. However, only hotels are allowed to have casinos.
Road Rules: For some reason, gas is sold by the liter, but distance is measured in kilometers. To make things even more confusing, speed is measured in miles per hour. The legal driving age is 16.
Food Information
· Recipe
4 cups white grape juice
1 orange, cut in small pieces
3 cups sparkling water
4 to 5 fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup orange juice
Ice cubes
Combine all of the ingredients in a pitcher. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Source: http://www.recipehound.com/Recipes/1564.html.
· My Kitchen Story
The first mistake I made was not paying attention to the ingredients before I went to the grocery. Instead of white grape juice I bought regular grape juice. I didn’t realize this until I was finished preparing the fruit and getting ready to mix everything together. Luckily Winn-Dixie doesn’t close until 11, so I was able to exchange the regular grape juice for the white grape juice. The next mistake I made was doing this late at night. The recipe I had made between 8 and 10 servings. For some reason it didn’t occur to me to multiply the number of extra batches I need by the original recipe. At that time, it made sense to just keep using the amount of ingredients that made 8-10 servings several times until I had enough. After spending all of that time making the Sangria, it finally dawned on me what could have made this go a lot smoother. Besides the mild brain farts, it was an overall easy drink to make.
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Contact Info: To contact the author of “A Taste of Puerto Rico A Recipe for Non-Alcoholic Sangria,” please email Jonathan McDonald at w0336375@selu.edu.
David C. Wyld (dwyld@selu.edu) is the Robert Maurin Professor of Management at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He is a management consultant, researcher/writer, and executive educator. His blog, Wyld About Business, can be viewed at http://wyld-business.blogspot.com/.
Originally published at A Taste of Puerto Rico: A Recipe for Non-alcoholic Sangria
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A Taste of Australia: A Recipe for Anzac Biscuits
This overview of Australia – its geography, its culture, its people, and a recipe, too – was prepared by John Ambrose while a Business Administration student in the College of Business at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Introduction
Australia is the world’s six largest nation in land mass. Australia has a population of about 21 million, concentrated in the major cities along the coast: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. English is the spoken language, and Australia English is a major variety of the language. It has a unique accent and a small number of peculiar terms, some of which have found their way into other varieties of English. Anzac biscuits (originally called soldiers’ biscuits) came into being around 1915 (during World War I) when soldiers’ wives and/ or mothers would bake and send the biscuits to the troops stationed overseas.
Country Information
· Geographic Facts
Here are three geographic facts about Australia:
1. Australia has a population of 17.5 million on the smallest continent in the world.
2. The geographic size of Australia is 2.97 million squares miles.
3. The capital of Australia is Canberra.
· 3 “Serious” Facts
Here are three serious facts about Australia:
1. When meeting someone for the first time, it is usual to shake the person’s right hand with your right hand. People who do not know each other generally do not kiss or hug when meeting. When you first meet someone, it is polite not to talk about personal matters.
2. It may seem strange for a society that came from convicts, but Australians value honesty. It is acceptable to be dishonest to pull some-one’s leg or play a joke, but on serious issues, honesty is the best policy.
3. Britain discovered Australia and as a result, used it as a place of imprisonment for thousands of convicts and political prisoners. About 160,000 of Britain’s unwanted were shipped out there. Many died on the high seas during the eight month journey.
· 3 “Fun” Facts
Here are three fun facts about Australia:
1. Australia produces 95 per cent of the world’s precious opals and 99 per cent of its black opals. The world’s opal capital is the quirky underground town of Coober Pedy in South Australia. The world’s largest opal, weighing 5.27 kilograms, was found here in 1990.
2. The iconic kangaroo is unique to Australia and one of our most easily recognized mammals. There are an estimated 40 million kangaroos in Australia, more than when Australia was first settled.
3. The world’s longest piece of straight railway track stretches 478 kilometres across South Australia’s vast, treeless Nullarbor Plain. Australia’s longest stretch of straight road – 148 kilometers – is on the Eyre Highway in Western Australia. It’s just a tiny portion of the 2,700 kilometer sealed road that takes travelers from Perth to Adelaide.
· A “Potpourri” Item
Here is an unusual fact about Australia:
1. Australia was founded by convicts. Its homicide rate is 1.8 per 100,000 populations. The United States was founded by religious zealots, and its homicide rate is 6.3 per 100,000, Thus, the American rate is almost 400% greater than Australia!
Food Information
· Recipe
I received this recipe for Anzac biscuits from Robert Manson of Loyola University of New Orleans.
Ingredients
1 cup plain flour
• 1 cup rolled oats (regular oatmeal) uncooked
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tbsp golden syrup (or honey)
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 2 tbsp boiling water
Method
• Combine the flour (sifted), oats, coconut and sugar in a bowl.
• Melt the butter and Golden Syrup (or honey) in a saucepan over a low heat.
• Mix the bicarbonate of soda with the water and add to the butter and Golden Syrup.
• Pour the liquids into the dry ingredients and mix well.
• Spoon dollops of mixture, about the size of a walnut shell, onto a greased tin leaving as much space again between dollops to allow for spreading.
• Bake in a moderate oven, 180C / 350F, for 15-20 minutes.
• Cool on a wire rack and seal in airtight containers.
· My Kitchen Story
I was in the kitchen preparing the Anzac biscuits last night. I had all the ingredients laid out on the counter-top. I washed my hands and began preparing the biscuits. It wasn’t too difficult because I had all the instructions in front of me. Whenever I ran into a problem, I just called up my friend Robert (who provided the recipe). I mixed all the ingredients and put the biscuits in the oven. While I waited for the biscuits to finish, I did homework and laundry. I began to smell the biscuits from the oven. They smelled delicious. So, when they finished I took them out of the oven to let them cool off. Once they where cool enough to taste I tried one. I liked it. I brought some over to my brother’s apartment and asked him to try the biscuits. I didn’t tell him what it was because I didn’t think he was going to try it if I told him what it was. So, he tasted it and surprisingly he enjoyed it!
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Contact Info: To contact the author of “A Taste of Australia: A Recipe for Anzac Biscuits,” please email john.Ambrose@selu.edu.
David C. Wyld (dwyld@selu.edu) is the Robert Maurin Professor of Management at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He is a management consultant, researcher/writer, and executive educator. His blog, Wyld About Business, can be viewed at http://wyld-business.blogspot.com/.
Originally published at: http://trifter.com/asia-pacific/australia/a-taste-of-australia-a-recipe-for-anzac-biscuits/.
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Introduction
Australia is the world’s six largest nation in land mass. Australia has a population of about 21 million, concentrated in the major cities along the coast: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. English is the spoken language, and Australia English is a major variety of the language. It has a unique accent and a small number of peculiar terms, some of which have found their way into other varieties of English. Anzac biscuits (originally called soldiers’ biscuits) came into being around 1915 (during World War I) when soldiers’ wives and/ or mothers would bake and send the biscuits to the troops stationed overseas.
Country Information
· Geographic Facts
Here are three geographic facts about Australia:
1. Australia has a population of 17.5 million on the smallest continent in the world.
2. The geographic size of Australia is 2.97 million squares miles.
3. The capital of Australia is Canberra.
· 3 “Serious” Facts
Here are three serious facts about Australia:
1. When meeting someone for the first time, it is usual to shake the person’s right hand with your right hand. People who do not know each other generally do not kiss or hug when meeting. When you first meet someone, it is polite not to talk about personal matters.
2. It may seem strange for a society that came from convicts, but Australians value honesty. It is acceptable to be dishonest to pull some-one’s leg or play a joke, but on serious issues, honesty is the best policy.
3. Britain discovered Australia and as a result, used it as a place of imprisonment for thousands of convicts and political prisoners. About 160,000 of Britain’s unwanted were shipped out there. Many died on the high seas during the eight month journey.
· 3 “Fun” Facts
Here are three fun facts about Australia:
1. Australia produces 95 per cent of the world’s precious opals and 99 per cent of its black opals. The world’s opal capital is the quirky underground town of Coober Pedy in South Australia. The world’s largest opal, weighing 5.27 kilograms, was found here in 1990.
2. The iconic kangaroo is unique to Australia and one of our most easily recognized mammals. There are an estimated 40 million kangaroos in Australia, more than when Australia was first settled.
3. The world’s longest piece of straight railway track stretches 478 kilometres across South Australia’s vast, treeless Nullarbor Plain. Australia’s longest stretch of straight road – 148 kilometers – is on the Eyre Highway in Western Australia. It’s just a tiny portion of the 2,700 kilometer sealed road that takes travelers from Perth to Adelaide.
· A “Potpourri” Item
Here is an unusual fact about Australia:
1. Australia was founded by convicts. Its homicide rate is 1.8 per 100,000 populations. The United States was founded by religious zealots, and its homicide rate is 6.3 per 100,000, Thus, the American rate is almost 400% greater than Australia!
Food Information
· Recipe
I received this recipe for Anzac biscuits from Robert Manson of Loyola University of New Orleans.
Ingredients
1 cup plain flour
• 1 cup rolled oats (regular oatmeal) uncooked
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tbsp golden syrup (or honey)
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 2 tbsp boiling water
Method
• Combine the flour (sifted), oats, coconut and sugar in a bowl.
• Melt the butter and Golden Syrup (or honey) in a saucepan over a low heat.
• Mix the bicarbonate of soda with the water and add to the butter and Golden Syrup.
• Pour the liquids into the dry ingredients and mix well.
• Spoon dollops of mixture, about the size of a walnut shell, onto a greased tin leaving as much space again between dollops to allow for spreading.
• Bake in a moderate oven, 180C / 350F, for 15-20 minutes.
• Cool on a wire rack and seal in airtight containers.
· My Kitchen Story
I was in the kitchen preparing the Anzac biscuits last night. I had all the ingredients laid out on the counter-top. I washed my hands and began preparing the biscuits. It wasn’t too difficult because I had all the instructions in front of me. Whenever I ran into a problem, I just called up my friend Robert (who provided the recipe). I mixed all the ingredients and put the biscuits in the oven. While I waited for the biscuits to finish, I did homework and laundry. I began to smell the biscuits from the oven. They smelled delicious. So, when they finished I took them out of the oven to let them cool off. Once they where cool enough to taste I tried one. I liked it. I brought some over to my brother’s apartment and asked him to try the biscuits. I didn’t tell him what it was because I didn’t think he was going to try it if I told him what it was. So, he tasted it and surprisingly he enjoyed it!
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Contact Info: To contact the author of “A Taste of Australia: A Recipe for Anzac Biscuits,” please email john.Ambrose@selu.edu.
David C. Wyld (dwyld@selu.edu) is the Robert Maurin Professor of Management at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He is a management consultant, researcher/writer, and executive educator. His blog, Wyld About Business, can be viewed at http://wyld-business.blogspot.com/.
Originally published at: http://trifter.com/asia-pacific/australia/a-taste-of-australia-a-recipe-for-anzac-biscuits/.
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A Taste of Bermuda: A Recipe for Lemon Bars
This overview of Bermuda – its geography, its culture, its people, and a recipe, too – was prepared by Ainsley Bossom while a Management student in the College of Business at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Introduction
Bermuda is a small archipelago located in and surrounded by the North Atlantic Ocean. This British overseas territory has many names, but is most commonly known as Bermuda. It is also referred to as The Bermuda Islands or Somers Isles. Most everything in Bermuda is imported, and some type of citrus is served at every meal. To emphasize their use of citrus, I chose to make Lemon Bars.
Country Information
Geographic Facts
Here are three geographic facts about Bermuda:
1. Bermuda consists of approximately 181 coral islands and islets with a total land area of 20.6 square miles and 64 miles of coastline, most of which are uninhabited.
2. Contrary to common belief, Bermuda is not located within the tropics. Bermuda’s climate is more truthfully described as Warm Temperate or Oceanic. Bermuda has a very humid climate and the temperature rarely drops much below 50°F.
3. Because of its location Bermuda is susceptible to hurricanes. Hurricanes are a natural hazard from June to November, as well as winter storms and gales from November to June.
3 “Serious” Facts
Here are three serious facts about Bermuda:
1. The island is one of the most northerly places where coral is found and the reefs are protected by law.
2. The only source of fresh water in Bermuda is rainfall, which is collected on roofs and stored in tanks. Each residence usually has at least one of these tanks as part of its foundation.
3. The Royal Naval Dockyard is a major cultural characteristic of the island. The fortifications were built out of local limestone by British convicts and Bermudian slaves after the American Revolution.
3 “Fun” Facts
Here are three serious facts about Bermuda:
1. Of the seven sea turtle species recognized in the world, Bermuda’s waters host five of them. Green turtles are the most plentiful.
2. It is one of the smallest territories in the world. Only Monaco and Gibraltar are tinier.
3. The only native mammals of Bermuda are five species of bats, all of which can be found in the eastern United States.
A “Potpourri” Item
Here are two unusual facts about Bermuda:
1. It is not possible to rent a car on the island; however, visitors can hire scooters for use as private transport, or use public transport.
2. Bermuda has pretty pink sand. Pink sand exists in only a few places in the world. The tropical coral reefs surrounding the south side of the island are home to millions of microscopic sea creatures called foraminifera. As their chalky, bright pink shells break off due to waves or passing fish, the colored particles wash ashore along with bits of coral, white shells and sand. This process results in the pink tone of the sand.
Food Information
Recipe
Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioner’s sugar, plus more for dusting
Pinch salt
2 sticks butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing
Filling:
4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Steps:
o Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch pan.
o Make the crust by combining the flour, confectioner’s sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter to make a crumbly mixture. Press the mixture into the prepared pan. You may need to dip your fingers into a little flour or confectioner’s sugar to keep the dough from sticking to your fingers. Bake for 20 minutes.
o Meanwhile, to make the filling, mix the eggs, granulated sugar, flour, and lemon juice. Pour this over the baked crust and bake for 25 minutes longer. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar, if desired, when the bars are done.
My Kitchen Story
Anything in the kitchen comes second nature to me, so making these lemon bars was a piece of cake. I didn’t run into any problems and there wasn’t much to it. The hardest thing about this whole experience was finding the little cupcake liners to put them in. It was a lot of fun baking a large batch for so many people.
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Contact Info: To contact the author of “A Taste of Bermuda: A Recipe for Lemon Bars,” please email Ainsley.bossom@selu.edu.
David C. Wyld (dwyld@selu.edu) is the Robert Maurin Professor of Management at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He is a management consultant, researcher/writer, and executive educator. His blog, Wyld About Business, can be viewed at http://wyld-business.blogspot.com/.
Originally published at A Taste of Bermuda: A Recipe for Lemon Bars
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Introduction
Bermuda is a small archipelago located in and surrounded by the North Atlantic Ocean. This British overseas territory has many names, but is most commonly known as Bermuda. It is also referred to as The Bermuda Islands or Somers Isles. Most everything in Bermuda is imported, and some type of citrus is served at every meal. To emphasize their use of citrus, I chose to make Lemon Bars.
Country Information
Geographic Facts
Here are three geographic facts about Bermuda:
1. Bermuda consists of approximately 181 coral islands and islets with a total land area of 20.6 square miles and 64 miles of coastline, most of which are uninhabited.
2. Contrary to common belief, Bermuda is not located within the tropics. Bermuda’s climate is more truthfully described as Warm Temperate or Oceanic. Bermuda has a very humid climate and the temperature rarely drops much below 50°F.
3. Because of its location Bermuda is susceptible to hurricanes. Hurricanes are a natural hazard from June to November, as well as winter storms and gales from November to June.
3 “Serious” Facts
Here are three serious facts about Bermuda:
1. The island is one of the most northerly places where coral is found and the reefs are protected by law.
2. The only source of fresh water in Bermuda is rainfall, which is collected on roofs and stored in tanks. Each residence usually has at least one of these tanks as part of its foundation.
3. The Royal Naval Dockyard is a major cultural characteristic of the island. The fortifications were built out of local limestone by British convicts and Bermudian slaves after the American Revolution.
3 “Fun” Facts
Here are three serious facts about Bermuda:
1. Of the seven sea turtle species recognized in the world, Bermuda’s waters host five of them. Green turtles are the most plentiful.
2. It is one of the smallest territories in the world. Only Monaco and Gibraltar are tinier.
3. The only native mammals of Bermuda are five species of bats, all of which can be found in the eastern United States.
A “Potpourri” Item
Here are two unusual facts about Bermuda:
1. It is not possible to rent a car on the island; however, visitors can hire scooters for use as private transport, or use public transport.
2. Bermuda has pretty pink sand. Pink sand exists in only a few places in the world. The tropical coral reefs surrounding the south side of the island are home to millions of microscopic sea creatures called foraminifera. As their chalky, bright pink shells break off due to waves or passing fish, the colored particles wash ashore along with bits of coral, white shells and sand. This process results in the pink tone of the sand.
Food Information
Recipe
Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioner’s sugar, plus more for dusting
Pinch salt
2 sticks butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing
Filling:
4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Steps:
o Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch pan.
o Make the crust by combining the flour, confectioner’s sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter to make a crumbly mixture. Press the mixture into the prepared pan. You may need to dip your fingers into a little flour or confectioner’s sugar to keep the dough from sticking to your fingers. Bake for 20 minutes.
o Meanwhile, to make the filling, mix the eggs, granulated sugar, flour, and lemon juice. Pour this over the baked crust and bake for 25 minutes longer. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar, if desired, when the bars are done.
My Kitchen Story
Anything in the kitchen comes second nature to me, so making these lemon bars was a piece of cake. I didn’t run into any problems and there wasn’t much to it. The hardest thing about this whole experience was finding the little cupcake liners to put them in. It was a lot of fun baking a large batch for so many people.
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Contact Info: To contact the author of “A Taste of Bermuda: A Recipe for Lemon Bars,” please email Ainsley.bossom@selu.edu.
David C. Wyld (dwyld@selu.edu) is the Robert Maurin Professor of Management at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He is a management consultant, researcher/writer, and executive educator. His blog, Wyld About Business, can be viewed at http://wyld-business.blogspot.com/.
Originally published at A Taste of Bermuda: A Recipe for Lemon Bars
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