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Mango on sticky rice

wealthy08 — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:07:31 +0000

Mango on sticky riceis a traditional summer dessert because mangoes are in season during the summer months of April and May. When I think of mango on sticky rice, I think of the days when school is out–the carefree summer

2 Servings

1 mango, peeled Make the coconut milk and sticky rice below. Peel and slice ripe mango. Place sticky rice on a small plate and top with mango. Spoon the coconut milk on top of the mango and sticy rice.

Coconut Milk Sticky Rice – Kow Neuw Moon

Sticky Rice is a core ingredient of thai desserts and northeastern thai food. Here’s how you make it easily.

2 tablespoons sugar

1 cup sticky rice

2 pinches salt

1 cup coconut milk

The Traditional Method Using a Steamer:
Soak the sticky rice in enough water to cover the rice for at least an hour and even overnight. Take your steamer, put water in the bottom and cover the steam section with cheese cloth or muslin cloth. Pour the sticky rice on the cheesecloth, cover with the lid and put it on the stove on medium to high heat. The sticky rice should take about a 20 minutes of steaming to cook and will become translucent when done.

The Microwave Method:
I learned this method from my friend who has mastered microwave cooking to such a high level of proficiency that she has earned the title ‘the microwave queen’. Soak the sticky rice for 10 minutes in warm water in a bowl. Soaking the rice is very important. I have tried this method without soaking the rice first and it was disastrous. The rice was undercooked and inedible. The water level should be just above the rice, which comes out to be 1 cup of rice and a little over 1 cup of water (about 10% more). I recommend using a non-plastic container because you may melt the plastic in the microwave. Cover the bowl with a dish and cook in microwave for at full power 3 minutes. Stir the rice around to move the rice from the top to the bottom. You will notice that some of the rice is translucent or cooked and some still has white center or the uncooked portion. Heat it up again for another 3 minutes. Check and see if it is done. When cooked, all the rice should be translucent. If it needs more cooking, I recommend heating up and checking every 3 minutes or so. How long it takes to cook really depends on your microwave.

Putting it together:
Heat the coconut milk in a pot over medium heat. Stir constantly and let the coconut milk simmer. Hard boiled coconut milk will curdle. Add sugar and salt. Remove from heat. Pour 3/4 of the hot coconut milk over the hot sticky rice. Let it sit for 5 minutes. The sticky rice will absorb all the coconut milk. The rice should be a little mushy. Spoon the rest of the coconut milk on top of the rice at serving time.

What is Webkiz?

wealthy08 — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:16:10 +0000

Webkinz are stuffed animals that were originally released by the Ganz company on April 29, 2005. The toys are similar to many other small plush toys. However, each Webkinz toy has an attached tag with a unique “Secret Code” printed on it that allows access to the “Webkinz World” website. On Webkinz World, the Secret Code allows the user to own a virtual version of the pet for virtual interaction.
There are also smaller, less expensive versions of the toys called Lil’ Kinz. In June 2008, Webkinz opened its own eStore, where users can buy virtual items such as furniture and virtual pets.

Kindle Wireless Reading Device

wealthy08 — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:28:23 +0000

Product Description

Introducing Kindle™ Three years ago, we set out to design and build an entirely new class of device—a convenient, portable reading device with the ability to wirelessly download books, blogs, magazines, and newspapers. The result is Amazon Kindle. We designed Kindle to provide an exceptional reading experience. Thanks to electronic paper, a revolutionary new display technology, you’ll find reading Kindle’s screen is as sharp and natural as reading ink on paper—and nothing like the strain and glare of a computer screen. Kindle is also easy on the fingertips. It never becomes hot, and is designed for ambidextrous use so both “lefties” and “righties” can read comfortably at any angle for long periods of time. We wanted Kindle to be completely mobile and simple to use for everyone, so we made it wireless. No PC and no syncing needed. Using the same 3G network as advanced cell phones, we deliver your content using our own wireless delivery system, Amazon Whispernet. Unlike WiFi, you’ll never need to locate a hotspot. There are no confusing service plans, yearly contracts, or monthly wireless bills—we take care of the hassles so you can just read. With Whispernet, you can be anywhere, think of a book, and get it in one minute. Similarly, your content automatically comes to you, wherever you are. Newspaper subscriptions are delivered wirelessly each morning. Most magazines arrive before they hit newsstands. Haven’t read the book for tomorrow night’s book club? Get it in a minute. Finished your book in the airport? Download the sequel while you board the plane. Whether you’re in the mood for something serious or hilarious, lighthearted or studious, Kindle delivers your spontaneous reading choices on demand. We’re very proud to introduce Kindle and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. – The Amazon Kindle Team

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #1 in Amazon Devices
Color: Bisque
Brand: Amazon
Dimensions: .70″ h x 5.30″ w x 7.50″ l, .65 pounds

Features

Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper.
Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing.
Wireless connectivity enables you to find, buy, and read instantly—whether you’re in the back of a taxi, at the airport, or in bed.
Shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle.
Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute.

Customer Reviews

kindle
Very useful product, easy to read. I agree with the button issues that have been endlessly stressed in previous reviews.

Kindle
I have only recently received the Kindle and am quite pleased with it. I especially like the ability to adjust type size, since I am at the age where small print is not comfortable. The print and background is highly legible. The Kindle size, weight and controls are well designed. Thaddeus Bell

Kindle vs. Sony’s Reader
I have owned the first generation Sony Reader since last December, and read over twenty books on it, and just recently purchased the Kindle. While the Kindle is not perfect, it is superior to the Sony Reader in several meaningful ways that make it a far superior choice: 1) the number of books available for purchase for the Kindle is as least triple the number available from Sony. I haven’t subcribed to any magazines or newspapers on the Kindle, but the book selection alone is reason enough in my opinion to choose the Kindle over the Reader. 2) The screen contrast is better on the Kindle, so reading is easier. 3) The Kindle has six font sizes to choose from instead of three sizes on the Reader. 4) Changing pages is easier on the Kindle due to larger lever bars on both sides of the screen, instead of smaller buttons, and the Kindle seems ato change pages a little faster. 5) The Kindle can hold over double the number of books in its internal memory. 6) Buying books is far easier; they are transferred directly to the Kindle without having to be downloaded first to a computer. I do like Sony’s cover/device holder better than Kindle’s and when I bought my Sony a couple of days after last Christmas, the net price after an included $50 book allowance was only $170. So Sony’s price was a lot lower, although the price difference now is minimal. Neither product does a very good job with pictures, and neither one has color. I liked the Sony, but bought the Kindle because the greater selection of books was important to me. The other advantages I’ve mentioned confirm for me that the Kindle is a far better product.

Kindle เครื่องอ่าน e-Book

wealthy08 — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:31:02 +0000

สวัสดีค่ะ วันนี้ขอพูดถึงเทคโนโลยีใหม่อีกตัวหนึ่งนะค่ะที่กำลังมาแรง (อาจจะมาเขียนถึงช้าไปแต่ก็ยังไม่สายจะเกินไปใช่ม๊ะ) เทคโนโลยีที่ว่านี้คือ

Kindle คือ เครื่องอ่าน e-Book ซึ่งมีคุณสมบัติพิเศษที่นอกเหนือจาก คอมพิวเตอร์ หรือ PDA ทั่วๆไปก็คือดังนี้

1. สามารถอ่าน e-Books ได้เหมือนกับการอ่านหนังสือที่เป็นกระดาษ (ใช้ระบบ e-ink) โดยระบบสามารถปรับแสง สี ให้เหมาะสมไม่ทำให้แสบตา และหน้าจอ ไม่มีไฟกระพริบ ไม่ก่อเกิดอาการแสบตา เวลาอ่านนานๆ

2. สามารถเข้าถึง Internet ได้แบบไร้สายเหมือนโทรศัพท์มือถือ (เห็นม๊ะว่ามันพิเศษ) สามารถอ่านบล็อกต่าง ๆ และข่าวสารข้อมูลต่าง ๆ ออนไลน์ได้ (แต่ต้องเสียค่าบริการเพิ่ม)

3. มี dict ในตัวและสามารถเข้าถึง Wiki ได้โดยตรงไม่เสียค่าบริการ

ส่วนคุณสมบัติอื่น ๆ นั้นคงต้องไปศึกษาดูเอานะค่ะในหน้าสินค้าตัวนี้ เพราะดิฉันเองก็ยังไม่ทราบรายละเอียดมากนัก แต่จะไปหาข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมมาฝากค่ะ

Digital IXUS 970 IS

wealthy08 — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:06:43 +0000

คุณสมบัติเด่น

• ความละเอียด 10.3 ล้านพิกเซล
• หน้าจอ LCD 2.5 นิ้ว PurColor II
• DIGI III พร้อมระบบ Face Detection AF/AE/FE/AWB
• ออพติคอลซูมขนาด 5 เท่า พร้อมระบบป้องกันภาพสั่นไหว (OIS)
• เทคโนโลยีการจับภาพเคลื่อนไหว Motion Detection Technology
• โหมดการถ่ายภาพ Sunset mode
• ฟังก์ชั่นลดตาแดงขณะแสดงภาพ
• ISO 3200

ข้อมูลสินค้า

Image Sensor (CCD)

Camera Effective Pixels		Approx 10.0 Million pixels, 1/2.3-inch type

Lens

Focal Length (35 mm film equivalent)		5x zoom: 37(W)-185(T) mm

Focusing Range
Normal		50cm (1.6ft.) – infinity
Macro		2 – 50cm (W) (0.79in. – 1.6ft (W))
Digital Macro		2 – 10cm (0.79in. – 3.9ft.) (W)

Image Stabilizer (IS) system		Lens-shift type

Imaging processor		DIGIC III

Viewfinder		Real-image optical zoom viewfinder

LCD Monitor

Type		2.5-inch type, color LCD (Effective dots: Approx 230,000 pixels)

Features		Brightness adjustment (15 levels, Quick-bright LCD)

Focus		AF (Face Detect¹²/AiAF (9-points), center³) ¹AF frame can be moved and fixed to specified face ² If no face is detected, AiAF (9-points) are used. ³ Normal or small sizes can be selected.

Metering System		Evaluative¹, Center-weighted average, Spot² ¹ Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF. ² Fixed to center

ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index)		Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600

White Balance		Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom The colors of faces are evaluated in Face Detect AF

Shutter

Type		Mechanical shutter and electronic shutter

Speed		1/60 – 1/1600 sec. 15 – 1/1600 sec. (Shutter speed range throughout all shooting modes)

Aperture

Type		Circular type

f/number		f/3.2 – f/9.2 (W), f/5.7 – f/16.6 (T)

Flash

Range		30cm – 3.5m (W), 30cm – 2.0m (T) (12in. – 11ft. (W), 12in. – 6.6ft. (T))

Shooting Specifications

Shooting Modes		Auto, Camera M (Manual), Digital Marco, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist, SCN, Movie Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO3200

Digital Zoom		Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 20x in combination with the optical zoom), Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter

Main Features		Auto red-eye correction, AF-Point Zoom

Continuous Shooting		Approx. 1.2 shots/sec.

Number of Images Shot (CIPA)		Approx. 320 images

Recording Specifications

Recording Media		SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card

File Format		Design rule for camera file system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant

Data Type
Still Images		Exif 2.2 (JPEG)

Movies		AVI type [Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (monaural)]

Audio		Sound memos, Sound Recorder: WAVE (monaural)

Number of Recording Pixels
Still Images		Large: 3648 x 2736, Medium 1: 2816 x2112, Medium 2: 2272 x1704, Medium 3: 1600 x 1200, Small: 640 x 480, Date stamp:1600 x 1200, Widescreen: 3648 x 2048

Movies		Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap: 640 x 480 (30fps/30fps LP)/320 x 240 (30fps) Compact: 160 x 120 (15fps)

Others		Sound Recorder

Playback Specifications

Still Images		Resize, trimming, overexposure warning, Image Inspection Tool

Direct Print		PictBridge, Canon Direct Print, Bubble Jet Direct

Display Languages		25 languages

Interface		Hi-Speed USB* (Dedicated connector with integrated type of digital, audio and video: mini-B compatible), Audio/Video Output * MTP, PTP supported

Power Source		Battery Pack NB-5L AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30

Dimensions (excluding protrusions)		95.4 x 57.2 x 27.4 mm (3.76x 2.25 x 1.08 in.)

Weight (camera body only)		Approx. 155g (5.47oz.)