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Distance Learning for UK Based Accreditation
If you are based in the UK and have been looking for ways to improve your career options, but don’t have the time to attend a traditional university, then Distance Learning courses from Kaplan Open Learning are probably the opportunity you
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Upscale Southern, Beans, Greans, Spuds and Cornbread with a twist
I may have been born and raised in California, but my family in its entirety hails from the Midwest and the South. The comfort foods that I grew up with were definitely not the same as those my friends were eating, since for a majority of them, the
- October 5th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has stumbled: DawnMontgomery.com & Blog Archive & Mini Rant: Genre Snobbery
- October 1st, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
It’s that time of year again
It’s time to get the roasting pans out, think of braises and switch gears from salads to soups. Sandwiches will get more substantial and the stir-frys go back to their summertime place in the cookbook cupboard. Fall is here and the time is
- September 29th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Chicken Confit with Mushrooms and Broccoli over thin Spaghetti
If you’re looking for something a bit different, completely savory and sumptuous and more than a bit over the top, this is the meal for you. Preperation is relatively simple and the flavors are something that most only experience in high-end
- September 27th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Lavash Crackers & “Three Sisters” Salsa
Sometimes when you’re making something new, you run into a snag or two. This Daring Bakers Challenge was one of those times. It was an evening of crushed hopes and dissapointment, tempered with elation and extreme satisfaction. How is that po
- September 25th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has stumbled: 37 Viral Post Ideas You Can Use Today
- September 24th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Thirteen Reasons Giada de Laurentiis should have someone else write her recipes
For those of you who have missed the claws coming out on Thursdays, you’re in luck. Today I’m directing a bit of snarkasm on FN’s Bobblehead Extraordinaire. I’ve just been nice for too long, it seems. Cry havoc, and unleash th
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake Bites with Chocolate Crumb Crust
Who doesn’t love cheesecake? If made properly it is decadent, creamy, fluffy and just sweet enough to satisfy the cravings of any sweet tooth. It can be made in a variety of flavors, and toppings are always welcome. It plays well with others an
- September 21st, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
The Meers Store and Restaurant - Home of the best burger in America
It was a beautiful, slightly overcast Saturday morning. An absolutely perfect day for an adventure in all things Americana, and after much nudging and canoodling from friends and co-workers, we had finally decided to take a trip to Meers, OK to sam
- September 19th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Tomato Basil Soup with Zucchini, Red Bell Peppers and Oregano
There’s something about the onset of Autumn that brings out a deep need for me to make soup. Winter has its slow cooked meals and stews, summer is for smoking and grilling and spring is for whatever fresh greens might be coming up, but Autumn a
- September 18th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Bagels with salmon and dilled cream cheese
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, simple flavors are usually the most profound. The art of great food is not necessarily about the number of ingredients, the amount of spices and flavorings, or even the technical knowledge of t
- September 17th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Do you want to go to culinary school?
It’s a question that every foodie has thought about I think. “Do I want to invest the time and effort to go to culinary school?” “Is it worth it?” “Will I really learn any more than I could if I just bought cookb
- September 15th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Weight Watchers 0 Point Asian Inspired Soup
After a weekend of wanton excess, both at the Grapevine Texas Grapefest and visiting one of the best burger joints in the country, last night was all about light, healthy fare. Since my wife has been using Weight Watchers, I figured I’d try for
- September 13th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Our day at Grapefest 2008
Welcome to CbsoP on the scene at Grapefest 2008 from Grapevine Texas! This post is a first for several reasons. It’s not only the very first travel article I’ve ever done, but it’s also the first time in memory where pictures of you
- September 11th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: ADHDFamilies
On hiatus
ladies and gents, it's time I put this site on hiatus for a time. Honestly, I just finished ghostwiritng a 47,000 word book on ADHD and I don't have the mental facilities to research much more on the topic right…
- September 10th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Jerry D Russell dot Com
Thirteen Things that I would like to say to our next President
I was discussing politics earlier with fellow bloggers and I just can’t seem to get a few notions out of my head. There are things that have bothered me for years and they are the reasons I rarely ever discuss politics with anyone. I just l
- September 9th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: the Spun Puppy
AdSense now requires a privacy policy. Do you have one?
If you’re like me and rarely read the Google AdSense TOS updates, you may have missed the new(ish) policy stating that all sites running AdSense ads must have a publicly displayed privacy policy. As far as I know, Google hasn’t kicked a
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Recent and coming happenings
First of all, my wife and i are headed out to GrapeFest in “Historic Grapevine Texas” this Friday. We were originally planning to go for both Thursday and Friday’s festivities, but with me coming off the first cold of the year and o
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Resetting yourself and your space between large projects
If you’ve ever come off the tail end of a project that has taken an extended amount of time, it’s possible that you have found yourself staring blankly at your monitor and wondering “what do I do next?” This is a completely un
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Barbecued Brisket and Bacon Sandwich
Vegetarians avert your eyes. Have your children leave the room, you don’t want them to see this. For you it won’t be pretty. However, for those of us who are dedicated omnivores (or in Dr. Biggles case, card carrying carnivores), it
- September 8th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
We represent the lolly-pop-guild… Wizard of Oz Costumes Available Now!
Whether you’ve thought of it or not, Halloween is right around the corner. In just over a month and three quarters things will once again be bumping in the night, or at least pounding on your door in search of free candy. For some of us the
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Gazpacho Steak Salad
I may not have been born Texan, but Texas is where I call home these days and proudly so at that. Texas has been good to both my wife and I from the day we set foot here and even though we’re sure to leave her eventually, for now I’m Texa
- September 4th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
D’Oh!
If you’ve not been seeing anything out of this site for a few days, it’s probably because you RSS reader was doing exactly what it should have been doing. It was ignoring me. It seems I forgot to set the site as “visible to sear
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Kahlua Pork - A simple oven recipe
What if I told you that you could make a dish that would wow your guests with less effort than it takes to order-in? What if I told you that you don’t need a huge arsenal of cooking skills or prior knowledge to turn out a perfect meal each an
- September 2nd, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: the Spun Puppy
Modifying Mimbo 2.2 Step Three - Changing image handling
This is the third in a series of articles that will cover making several modifications to the Mimbo 2.2 Theme by Darren Hoyt. I am modifying the theme to fit the requirements for my own site. To see the first step requirements and get an overview
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Because Real Men Cook!
I can’t help but love any cookbook that starts off with the following dedication: Dedicated To THAT GREAT HOST OF BACHELORS AND BENEDICTS ALIKE - who have at one time or another tried to cook something and who in the attempt have weak- ened und
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Back to school - Finally!
Ah, back to school. There’s nothing a parent loves to hear more, especially if the summer has conspired to keep the more youthful members of the family indoors for extended periods. Of course, the kids might not find going back to school as w
- September 1st, 2008
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Captain’s Chicken Curry
This dish is most commonly known as Country Captain’s Chicken, but in my house it was always called Captain’s Chicken Curry. Since this is my mother’s recipe, I’ll use her name for it here. As I mentioned in a previous post, I
- August 30th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Jerry D Russell dot Com
Spelling and grammar will count for 60% of your grade
The last time you heard something similar to the title of this article may have been in high school, but if you think for a moment that it doesn’t apply to your blog as well, you had better think again. The language you use when publishing blog
- August 28th, 2008
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And here we are…
Frequent visitors to CbsoP will already have noticed a few changes around the site. For those who are reading via RSS, you may have a few surprises coming when you next visit. I’ve just begun the most extensive upgrade that Cooking… by
- August 13th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
A well deserved break
Folks, I'm taking a break from blogging for a few days. I've just finished a 47 page freelance project that took nearly a month to write and came in at just over 17,000 words, so I must say I feel…
- August 8th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Gemelli Pasta with Ham Broccoli and Fire Roasted Tomatoes
If you're looking for a quick, simple pasta recipe that won't let you down, this is the one you'll want to keep handy. We used gemelli for this dish, but it would work equally well with rotini or any other…
- August 6th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Thirteen of my favorite chicken recipes (so far) - TT #31
One would think that after running a food blog for over a year and a half, I would have already managed to post all of my favorite chicken recipes. I certainly thought so. I mean, how many different recipes did…
- July 30th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Thirteen Thigs about my wife - TT #30
With my wedding anniversary coming up this Friday, there really was only one logical choice for this week's Thursday Thirteen, The lovely and incredibly talented Mrs. seat of her Pants, a person whom I could not be more proud of…
- July 27th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: the Spun Puppy
Modifying Mimbo 2.2: Step Two - Modifying index.php
This is the second in a series of articles that will cover making several modifications to the Mimbo 2.2 Theme by Darren Hoyt. I am modifying the theme to fit the requirements for my own site. To see the first step requirements and get an overvie
- July 26th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
For the love of chocolate… Dark chocolate
Yes, I do succumb to sponsored posts.There are those in the blogging world that would condemn me for it, but I challenge any one of those people to tell me that they wouldn't do the same thing if that post…
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Spinach, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza
There are times when you just want something quick, simple and delicious. If that's the case, this recipe isn't going to let you down. It packs a bit of Mediteranean flair in a slightly Italian-esque package that is just about…
- July 23rd, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Other Obligations
Hi everyone! I hope that your summer is going very well indeed! In cse anyone has been wondering.. No, I have not just dissapeared. I am in the middle of a freelance writing project that I have to have done…
- July 21st, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: the Spun Puppy
Modifying Mimbo 2.2: Step One - Identifying Requirements
The time has come for a major revision to my cooking and recipe blog and I’ve chosen Mimbo to act as the basis for the redesign. This is the first in a series of articles that will detail the changes I’ve implemented to get Mimbo workin
- July 20th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: the Spun Puppy
Jump Start your PR Campaign
In today’s world of high tech sales, marketing and promotional strategies, it’s only logical to make sure that your PR firm can handle high tech public relations. This may sound like a daunting challenge for smaller companies, but the r
- July 19th, 2008
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BlogCrash.com
This is the official BlogCrash group in BlogCatalog. Don't forget to Join BlogCrash.com - The Bloggers Forum Community See you there :-) www.blogcrash.com - July 17th, 2008
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Another Frugal Friday is coming up!
Just a wuick reminder that entries for the sixth round of Frugal Fridays Food Blog Fun is upon us. C'Mon! We want to see you there! Dive into the kitchen and whip up a frugal treat, then pop over to…
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The Fallacy of the “More is Better” Metality
One of the most common sights on Internet job boards these days is a call for bloggers to write for new blogs and community sites. While this is a good thing for bloggers, the trend that I see goes something like this: Need reliable self-editing, e
- July 15th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: the Spun Puppy
The Better Feed Plugin - Your Feed on Steroids!
If you’re a long time WordPress user like myself, you may have gotten used to using the <!– more –> tag to display teaser material in your RSS feeds. If so, the decision to remove support for this feature in the 2.5 rele
- July 13th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Drunken Chili-Lime-Sherry Shrimp with Garlic, Scallions, Sweet Peppers and Ramen Noodles
Seafood and noodles is something that I just love together. The combination is simple, tasty, filling and has more than enough flavor to satisfy any seafood lover. Add in some lime, a bit of cilantro and a touch of heat…
- July 12th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: ADHDFamilies
Know your financial health
Keeping your finances healthy can do a lot to save you from sleepless nights, stress and possibly even family trouble. The number one reason for arguments in relationships is money. This kind of stress can affect your relationship, your family
- July 11th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
Baked Tomatoes with Colby, Jack and Basil
Tomatoes pack a huge amount of flavor into a very small package. so much so that there is not much need to "guild the lilly", to turn a phrase. I made this dish as a side for the tomato glazed…
- July 10th, 2008
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jerrydrussell has posted a new entry on: Cooking by the seat of my Pants
The Return of Tastespotting!
I haven't been so excited about a piece of bloggosphere news in a while! It is with great pleasure that I announce to all of my fine foodie friends that Tastespotting is back! Looks like there are new owners and a…
