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Very simple to prepare, and afterwards will make you slap yo Mama, lol lol
Vodka Caramel Fried Chicken
ingredients: 1. Cut up chicken, 2. 1 1/2 cups of Milk, 3. 1 2/3 cups of Vodka Caramel, 4. 1 tsp of Sea Salt, 5. 1 tsp of sugar, 6. 2 eggs beaten, 7. 1 tsp of Black Pepper.
Ok here we go, such fun
Place cut up chicken is a plastic container that we will cover later. Mix all the rest of the ingredients together in a bowl. Pour liquid over chicken in plastic container and cover. Put in fridge for 3 hrs.
Ok, now we are ready to cook this fantastic chicken.
Make sure each piece of chicken is covered in flour, place in a skillet of 2 cups of Olive Oil and 1 stick of butter. Cook over a med-high temperature until golden brown. Now don’t start snacking until all is done, you won’t want to eat the rest of your meal. Feeds 4 folks.
Added attraction – Add spinach, carrots, or corn, or a fresh salad to compliment your meal.
(recipe by Lennis)
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If you have even a passing interest in the legal world, David Boies is a name you should already know. He’s possibly the most famous litigator alive. So when he walked in with the union on Monday, you knew the news was bad enough to jeopardize the season.
The union has abandoned its right to negotiate on behalf of the players in order to sue the NBA in antitrust court for massive damages within the next 48 hours, according to its revamped legal team. The players in attendance said the decision was unanimous — that the league had backed them into a corner with ultimatum after ultimatum, even after the players gave back the equivalent of nearly $3 billion over a 10-year deal by lowering their locked-in share of the league’s revenue.
“Collective bargaining has totally failed the players,” said Jeffrey Kessler, the union’s outside counsel and commissioner David Stern’s designated villain.
“We put all our proposals out there, and they were rejected,” union vice president Maurice Evans told SI.com. “There was nothing else to evaluate.”
The move will shift the process from the bargaining room to the court system, jeopardizing the season and infuriating Stern, who said on ESPN minutes after the union’s announcement that players had “been badly misled.” Stern dismissed the union’s move as a negotiating ploy that had been in the works since at least February 2010, when Kessler, in Stern’s telling, informed the commissioner the union would go this route if talks broke down. “We were very, very close,” Stern said, “and the players decided to blow it up.”
So Stern has his public relations victory — the players did it! — and a league on the verge of suffering the most disastrous labor relations outcome (apologies to the NHL) in major professional sports history. Let’s be clear about one thing: Nobody knows what happens now. The season is not lost, despite the doomsday rhetoric, some of which agents on Monday characterized as part of Stern’s plot to scare the players into taking the deal on the table. The union and the league could settle their lawsuit in days, and that settlement would include the guts of the next collective bargaining agreement.
And the court process itself is uncertain, despite the common refrain that the NFL players failed in going down this exact path. Labor experts say the appellate ruling that reinstated the NFL’s lockout, after a lower court halted it, is a tricky opinion that did not provide the complete victory the NFL sought. Legal precedent for this kind of case is thin; the NBA believes it gave itself an advantage by filing a pre-emptive lawsuit over the summer declaring any future dissolution of the union would be a sham, but nothing is certain now.
The beauty mogul sadly passed away this weekend.
Evelyn died at her Manhattan home on Saturday.
The Estee Lauder senior corporate vice president and founder of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation has been an inspiration to women worldwide.
In her time working at Estee Lauder, founded by her mother-in-law, Evelyn has helped to develop countless lines in skincare, make-up and fragrance, receiving the Fragrance Foundation Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006.
As well as her good business sense, Evelyn is remembered for her warmth, generosity and unrelenting work as a philanthropist.
She was “an American icon”, Tommy Hilfiger has said of his former colleague.
In 1992 she founded the pink ribbon breast cancer campaign alongside friend and fashion editor Alexandra Penney, dishing out the bows at Lauder counters with self-examination charts.
Later the same year she also launched the Estee Lauder Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign to raise funds, and the following year the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Nearly 20 years on the ribbon has become a ubiquitous symbol of breast cancer awareness and over 65 million have been distributed. Funds raised have helped to open the Evelyn H Lauder Breast Centre in New York.
We don’t have all the details, but he was rushed to an L.A. hospital around noon today and was pronounced dead at the hospital at 1 PM.
He was 44 years old.
Heavy recently performed at the BET Awards in October
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Global stocks and the euro fell on Friday as new doubts about Europe’s bailout package and worries over the outcome of a key vote in Greece overshadowed signs of improvement in the U.S. labor market.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou faces a vote of confidence, with the fate of the nation’s deal on a euro zone debt bailout and the global economy in the balance.
Analysts declared the outcome too tight to forecast, but had a hunch Papandreou might survive the vote, which is expected as late as midnight in Athens (2200 GMT).
The bid for safe-haven assets rose, with government debt on both sides of the Atlantic gaining after German Chancellor Angela Merkel said few countries in the Group of 20 leading economies had committed to providing more resources for a euro zone rescue fund.
Merkel’s comment eclipsed relief over the decision by Greece on Thursday to ditch controversial plans to hold a referendum on its bailout, a development that initially had calmed fears of an imminent sovereign debt default.
Merkel’s comment highlighted the fragility of the deal reached to rescue Greece. At the heart of the deal is a plan to increase the euro zone’s rescue fund to give it firepower of 1.0 trillion euros.
Signs of some improvement in the U.S. labor market failed to lift the market. Labor Department data showed U.S. hiring slowed in October, but the unemployment rate hit a six-month low and job gains in the prior two months were stronger than previously thought, pointing to some improvement in the still-weak labor market.
Trading has been volatile on quickly changing news from Europe. The U.S. S&P 500 has registered daily swings of more than 1.5 percent this week. The benchmark index, which posted its best month in 20 years in October, was on track to post its first down week in five.
“There’s too much uncertainty going on. What Greece has taught us this week is that just when you think things are certain, they’re actually not,” said Camilla Sutton, chief currency strategist, at Scotia Capital in Toronto.
World stocks measured by the MSCI all-country world index pared losses to trade near break-even on strength in emerging markets. EPFR Global reported $3.5 billion flowed into emerging market equity funds in the week ended Wednesday, the second-largest inflow this year.
In Europe, the FTSEurofirst 300 index of top regional shares slid 1.0 percent to 980.01, erasing early gains. The index posted its first weekly loss in six weeks.
Italian banks UniCredit and Intesa SanPaolo, heavily exposed to Italy’s sovereign debt, fell 6.6 and 4.8 percent, respectively.
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who is facing pressure to step down, turned down an offer of funding from the International Monetary Fund, which has placed the country under supervision as it struggles with its debt mountain.
ARIES
UNEXPECTED: Know your worth, stop cutting yourself short for what it is you need in your life.
Sometimes Aries you can be stubborn and don’t want to listen to what is right. Stop going back and forth in your decisions, you know what is right so damn it do it!
FINANCES: Slow improvement, bills are still lagging, pay what you can, after all you can’t get blood from a turnip (old folks saying).
ROMANCE: Solid as a rock, as the song goes.
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TAURUS
UNEXPECTED: Hard head makes a soft azz, feel me Taurus. Sometime you can be tooooo stubborn for your own good. Learn to relax and let life unfold in all it’s miraculous details.
FINANCES: Tax man is near, so take care and shore up all business details. You do not want your businesses to suffer because you didn’t pay your taxes do you? Stop loaning money out that you don’t half, your a soft sale sometimes, amidst your stubbornness.
ROMANCE: Time to take that trip in the winter months home. The family will enjoy the winter break and so will you immensely, so go for it. Romance, love, and laughter to be enjoyed by all.
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GEMINI
UNEXPECTED: Well here we go again, wearing your heart on your sleeve. If you have a lot of love to give and share, but not your finances. How did I end up broke you say? By being a unexpected “sucker”, so stop it.
FINANCES: Well the for-mention you inform you well about your finances. There is a raise coming after the first of the year. Also before the Christmas holidays you may end up selling a big ticket item out of your home for finance reasons. Just to clear up some debt. To give you a peace of mind.
ROMANCE: To be in love and love is a wonderful inflection if you understanding. Gemini never become desperate for love, it is not a good on your. Go with the flow, unless you are already in a stable relationship. Don’t laugh I heard that (what is stable). Gotta love ya Gemini!
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CANCER
UNEXPECTED: You actually have a little extra money in your pockets or purse this month, thank God! Things may not always seem that bad if you understand how to negotiate your money to yourself.
FINANCES: Life is starting to look a little better for you Cancer. Everything does happen for the good even if don’t understand what the fuck is going on!!! Continue to put your best foot forward, and continue to seek out better ways of generating money, legally that is.
ROMANCE: Love is in the air, to your discretion. If you are married or in a relationship this a good month for the two of you to enjoy the holidays. If single, someone out of your past will show up to help you celebrate.
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LEO
UNEXPECTED: Leo be careful, could be another child on the way. This seems to be a fertile period for you. Men and women please use some protections if you are not ready for a child or children(possible twins). Know the relationship you are in!
FINANCES: Good improvement in finances this month Leo. Loans repaid, bills on point, actually some extra money to enjoy. Treat yourself or love one to something nice.
ROMANCE: Well Mr./Ms attention getter. They are still trying to figure out your Halloween costume from last month. You mystery devil you, lol lol. Enjoy the new spice in your life just be careful. And Leo know when to say no, this is not me!
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VIRGO
UNEXPECTED: The light of your life is going to surprise you with something. If you are not in a relationship at this time, unexpected happenings will occur on the good side of love. You may hear how you have become quite interesting to the opposite sex. Work will be more busy than normal.
FINANCES: My advice Virgo put some money back for that rainy day fund. The weather this year will be havoc on your finances. This could be do to transportation issues. Make sure you are covered darling to get from point “A” to point “B” in your travels.
ROMANCE: Someone from afar would like to become a lot, and I mean a lot closer to you. All things are possible to those that believe.
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LIBRA
UNEXPECTED: Is it time to move, are you truly happy where you are at. Sometimes energy of certain areas are not meant to live at, just to visit and move on. Unexpected blessing is coming your way, sometimes KARMA can be a good thing. What you get back can be good, and a welcome blessing!
FINANCES: What a road Libra have you travel this year. Up and down, sideways, OMG, I’m dizzy. Finally you can feel the worst is over and a new beginning is at hand, about damn time don’t ya think. You are the scales of balance, but sometimes it feels one-sided.
ROMANCE: For couple time to enjoy the holidays with family and friends. If single look out world because you are available for fun and pleasure. Just don’t overdo, but do enjoy yourself Libra.
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SCORPIO
UNEXPECTED: Possible marriage proposal coming your way. If not marriage a solidify relationship is at hand. Yes he really cares about you woman! For the man know your place don’t push it, understand. More recognition is coming your way, hard work has definitely paid off, more than you know, and yes you have been noticed in a BIG WAY!
FINANCES: For those with children, pull out the checkbook, or credit cards. Darn those kids why do they have to keep growing, needing clothes, books, etc. ie, lol lol, and we love them with all our hearts!
Make sure you vehicle is running good, might need some minor repairs. Also check your foot for injuries, that may seem like nothing “not”, have that check out by your physician.
ROMANCE: I see a line of dancing Rockets all in a row. Everything is coming up roses whoo-hoo!
Enjoy your love life, for right now it is very good.
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SAGITTARIUS
UNEXPECTED: Time to let go and let God Sag. Where you going, where you been, these are life questions you need to be asking yourself. Unexpected family problems will come up this problem and not to happy either. Try to maintain balance in all relationships family or friends. Watch your words, they don’t return the same way you said them.
FINANCES: Time to make more money if you want to meet your needs Sag. Time to buckle down and take care of business. It’s been a shitty summer, and fall isn’t looking any better. You will have the money you need to meet your debt ratio, but what about enjoyment? Are we there ye?
ROMANCE: What are you looking for really? Are you happy, are you satisfy with your love life. Then why don’t the hell you change it, stop complaining about it, and do something already!
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CAPRICORN
UNEXPECTED: The joy of family or not, that is the question. Busy month Cappy between social engagements and business. News from afar will be a shock, but maybe not a total surprise.
FINANCES: Hold on to your money this month, because you are wanting to shop like no tomorrow for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. Money will come in huge amounts, and start to slow down somewhat after Thanksgiving. So be careful with your spending, necessary purchases only.
ROMANCE: Well look hear, just folks coming from every direction possible. You love cupid you! lol lol
It would seem Cappy you are the flavor for the month. So capitalize on this and enjoy your love life.
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AQUARIUS
UNEXPECTED: Are you wearing your emotions close to the chest. So be benevolent and help someone out, you might just amaze yourself and feel good about it. You will enjoy a quiet Thanksgiving. But don’t get to relax, you may be call to work for emergency repairs.
FINANCES: All does look good, my suggestion sit down with an accountant before investing in anything.
ROMANCE: Someone from your past shows up at the front door, and knocks you off your feet. Very good surprise, shocked this person still remembers you, heh! heh! Take it with a grain of salt, nothing spectacular here, just enjoyment of two past lovers.
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PISCES
UNEXPECTED: It is time to clean house, mentally, spiritually, and yes physically (get your health in order). The holidays are approaching and what are you going to do? You will have unexpected guests arriving throughout the month. Enjoy your visits, with laughter and love.
FINANCES: This might be a tight money month for you Pisces. Hold on it will get better by December, just be patient for a little while longer. All will come together in the right time.
ROMANCE: No one is as clever as Pisces in the love arena. You have such a creative mind, maybe more than most other signs. Romance is good, think of those lovely ideas you also wanted to do and try them out. You might receive an amazing response.
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Former American Idol Winner Fantasia had to answer a lot of tough questions this week. Fantasia is scheduled to star as Gospel Great Mahalia Jackson in a big screen movie bio. Fantasia says no contracts have been signed. She was told the investors ran out of money, so she thinks the project is on hold. Reports came out last week producers of the Mahalia project and family members were upset with Fantasia because she is pregnant by a married man. They also claimed she lied about her pregnancy claiming she told them she was gaining weight for the role and not pregnant. Who is telling the truth here? Will this movie ever get made? Fantasia is due at the end of the year. She is not happy with the recent reports about the movie project and questions about her relationship with a married man (Antwaun Cook). This has been a difficult pregnancy for Fantasia.
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Who leaked Diddy’s personal info? The rapper and media mogul is working with authorities to find out who leaked his personal information from his Black American Express Card. His personal numbers and financial information were listed on a website. Whoever did it had to be close to him……. maybe a mad babymomma? Hmmmmmmmmmm!
The re-launch of the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) has been slow. Oprah has returned to TV along with a new addition: The Rosie O’Donnell Show. Both shows debuted to disappointing ratings.
Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton are teaming up for the movie Joyful Noise. The movie also stars KeKe Palmer and Courtney B. Vance and opens in theatres January 13th.
Alicia Keys will be doing the music for the new Broadway production Stick Fly, which debuts later this year.
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Ron Isley says he is looking forward to reteaming with R Kelly for Ron’s next project. Kelly is already working on his own project. Kelly’s CD Black Panties is coming out next year. Kelly says this CD will be very sexy and explicit.
Singer Roberta Flack is getting ready to release a new music project after eight years. The CD, featuring Beatles classics, comes out in February.
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Singer Kenny Lattimore recently opened up about his upcoming divorce from Singer Chante Moore. Lattimore says it is a private matter and that he is not gay, responding to rumors about his sexuality. He says he wishes it would have worked out, but they have a son and will always have a bond.
Mel B wants to lose the baby weight. The former Spice Girl and babymomma of Eddie Murphy recently had a baby girl with her husband Stephen Belafonte. Mel says she wants to lose some weight. She now weighs 165 and wants to get down to 132 with the help of Jenny Craig. Mel B is going to be the spokesperson for their overseas campaign.
Producer/Composer Nile Rodgers of Chic fame has finished his book, and the release date has been moved up. The book, Le Freak: An Upside Down Story Of Family, Disco And Destiny, is coming out October 18th. It will detail his music career and his battle with cancer. Rodgers has worked with Diana Ross, David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Madonna and Sister Sledge.
John Legend is now a television producer. Legend is producing a family comedy for NBC called Mixed Blessings.
Do you hear me? the Coast Guard officer shouted as the captain of the grounded. Costa Concordia sat safe in a life raft and frantic passengers struggled to escape after the ship rammed into a reef off the Tuscan coast. The dramatic recording made public Tuesday shows Capt. Francesco Schettino resisted orders to return to his ship to direct the evacuation, saying it was too dark and the ship was tipping perilously. The exchange came to light as the death toll nearly doubled to 11 after divers pulled the bodies of four men and a woman, all wearing life vests, from the wreckage. The Costa Concordia had more than 4,200 passengers and crew on board when it slammed into the reef Friday off the tiny island of Giglio after Schettino made an unauthorized maneuver from the ship’s programmed course — apparently to show off the luxury liner to the island’s residents. [...] the recording of his conversation with Italian Coast Guard Capt. Gregorio De Falco makes clear he fled before all passengers were off — and then defied De Falco’s repeated orders to go back. The audio, first made available on the website of the Corriere della Sera newspaper and authenticated by the Coast Guard, was broadcast throughout the day on Italian television to a stunned nation. The five bodies discovered Tuesday were adults in their 50s or 60s, each wearing the orange vests that passengers use, indicating they were not crew members, said a Coast Guard spokesman, Cmdr. Filippo Marini. Navy spokesman Alessandro Busonero told Sky TV 24 the holes would help divers enter the wreck more easily. Mediterranean waters in the area were relatively calm Tuesday with waves just a foot high, but they were expected to reach nearly 6 feet (1.8 meters) Wednesday, according to meteorological forecasts. The safe removal of the fuel has become a priority second only to finding the missing, as the wreckage site lies in a maritime sanctuary for dolphins, porpoises and whales. Smit’s operations manager, Kees van Essen, said the company was confident the fuel could safely be extracted using pumps and valves to vacuum the oil out to waiting tanks.
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