Civil Rights/Photographs

I thought it was neat looking at all of these photographs. I have always thought photography/photographers were so neat. They have the ability to take things that seem so simple or so subtle or even so forgotten and turn them into incredibly fascinating sites. Who thought moss could be so fascinating on tree bark in the rain. Or the peep hole of a door and the incredibly tiny part of earth right outside of it.

Some of the old black and white photos of the black people/families was really neat (no I do not feel bad for saying black instead of African-American. Thats dumb). I am not creative enough to find special meaning in these however it is so interesting to me to see old pictures, see how they dressed, how the landscape was, and what life was like.

I also really like the family in front of their house (10 people including the kids) holding two banjos and a guitar. My first thought is that they must be from the South/Appalachian area. It is wild to see how different life was back then yet at the same time how similar things still are. Families still gather. Families still take pictures together. I think the non-black and white pictures are not nearly as neat.

After Seattle

My first thought before reading this was: "Cool. Seattle. I have family in Seattle. It rains a lot but is a cool city." After reading, I thought it was very neat. I tend to get bored with a lot of politics unless its humorous however the foreign policy stuff was quite interesting. There is not a whole lot to comment on from this I didn't think but I thought it was cool how much she sacrifices, although she was so successful but didn't necessarily "keep" any of her success. But I guess at the end of the day that is what we need. People who give. People who care more about others than themselves. Or more about the world than themselves. I guess this kind of separates liberals and conservatives. Liberals want to give and help the world. Conservatives want everything to themselves and help no one. It almost comical.

Partly Cloudy Patriot

I like where Sarah Vowell is coming from. I feel that you should not have to be any such way. If you do not want to be patriotic it should not be a bad thing. I am very patriotic but at the same time I realize many things in America are not as good as other countries. America is not the best in everything, however most people believe to think so, especially the Conservative party. I think it is great to have spirit whether it be for your school, country, etc but it is okay if you do not. I am not terribly fond of where I went to high school. I would have much preferred other schools. I actually have found myself rooting against my old high school (after I graduated) because they were too cocky and annoyed me so I wanted to see them lose in the playoffs. This certainly is not having spirit. I don't think there is anything wrong with that. It actually is a bit humorous. Americans tend to set a standard for everything. If you do not meet that standard then something is wrong with you, you are a bad person, or you hate America. It is ridiculous..

Documentation Notes

Cite MLA style

help if needed

Works Cited

-alphabetical order

cite everything

do not plagiarize

These are bad notes but there was not much to say because I know most of this and might as well put everything I have rather than leave it out.

This class is so neat in the way its open, discussion oriented and wide range of types of people. Right on

Final Project Suggestions, Ideas, and Advice

In class essay Thursday:

“How to” diagram

            -Write a bad essay

            -Repair

            -Assemble

            -Make

            -Use

            -Draft a bad fantasy football team

            -Improve

            -Cook bad _________

            -Make __________ (pasta sauce)

How To Make the World's Finest Chicken Pamigiana

How To Make The Best Chicken Parmigiana

Background

Parmigiana is an Italian dish typically made with veal, chicken, or eggplant (aubergine). The eggplant or meat is lightly fried and topped with cheese and tomato sauce and then baked. In Italy, parmigiana is made with eggplant, however it has been altered by Italian immigrants in the United States and made with the chicken and veal. Parmigiana means “from Parma” however the dish is not a Permian cuisine, it is a Sicilian dish.

Story Behind the Recipe

I was at a wedding in Spokane, Washington last August and my uncle’s mother was there from Sicily, Italy. We are not related because he is my uncle through marriage, however, her Italian personality and my Southern personality clashed and we felt like family immediately. She spoke a very broken English. We sat together in an old lake house on the spectacular Lake Coeur d'Alene (Idaho). Naturally, we began talking about food, specifically Italian food. I had only been into cooking for about two years and Italian was already my favorite type of food to make. I had been practicing on perfecting my tomato sauce so I asked Marta how she made hers. Surprisingly, I was making it almost exactly like true Italians. She told me to incorporate the garlic by sautéing the whole clove and then throwing it out in the end rather than cutting it up. Other than that, I was making it exactly as she did. I asked her, “Marta, what is your favorite dish to use tomato sauce with?” She replied by telling me either with pasta and mozzarella or Parmigiana. I decided to combine them both by making a chicken parmigiana with an angel hair pasta base covered in mozzarella cheese. Great Aunt Marta told me that I had done an excellent job that was good by even Italian standards and so the recipe had finally been completed.

Common Myth About the Origin of the Name

Many people believe that the name, Parmigiana (Parmesan) is given to the dish because it has Parmigiano-Reggiano (parmesan cheese). However this is most certainly not where the name is derived. “Parmigiana” originated from the Sicilian word “parmiciana”. “Parmiciana” is a word to describe the slats of wood on shutters, similar to the pattern in which eggplant is layered in the dish.

Why Parmigiana?

Of the hundreds of chicken dishes out there, why make chicken parmigiana? Chicken parmigiana is a hearty yet healthy dish with an abundance of flavor. The combination of tomatoes and basil create an eloquent flavor combination that can only be found in Italian dishes. The sautéed garlic and onions give it a special kick that will send taste buds in frenzy. The aroma of the garlic, onions, and basil sautéing on the stove will make even a full man salivate. The dish is filled with protein from the nice selection of chicken. Chicken breast, according to EverydayHealth.com, is one of the top ten most filling foods because of its ample amount of protein. However, the best part of the dish is the extra virgin olive oil. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acid, which is the best type of fat for your body, according to the Mayo Clinic. You actually need monounsaturated fatty acids because they help lower your risk of heart disease and lower cholesterol. A study by the British Medical Journal found that olive oil could increase one’s life span because of this fatty acid. This is why the life expectancy in the Mediterranean region is higher than any other region in the world, with five of the top 17 countries (in terms of life expectancy) in the world.

How Do I Cook It?

Total Time: 60 minutes

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 40 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Olive oil

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

3 cups Italian breadcrumbs

3 eggs

1 tablespoon water

2 cups flour

Salt

Fresh ground pepper

2 cups Mozzarella cheese

1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano

6 cups tomato sauce

1 pound whole-wheat angel hair pasta (cooked)

Pre-heat oven to 400 F. Pound out chicken breasts to one-inch thickness. Coat a sauté pan with olive oil and heat at medium-high heat. Create egg wash with the eggs and water. Coat the chicken in flour, dip in egg wash, and then generously coat with breadcrumbs. Place chicken breasts in sauté pan. Sauté the chicken for 3 minutes on each side until it is golden on each side. Place the cooked angel hair in the base of a baking dish. Top with the chicken breasts and cover with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Bake for 15 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden brown. Top with Parmigiano-Reggiano and serve.

Tomato Sauce:

Total Time: 100 minutes

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 95 minutes

Yield: 6 cups

30 Roma tomatoes, halved and seeded

1 cup diced onion

5 garlic cloves

3 tablespoons fresh basil

¾ cup olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh oregano

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1 ½ teaspoons sugar

Heat ¼ cup of the olive oil on a skillet. When hot, add onions, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of the fresh basil (leave garlic on top so it does not burn). Let sauté until golden (2-3 minutes). Crush tomatoes in large mixing bowl until desired chunkiness. Add remaining ½ cup of olive oil, remaining ¼ tablespoon of fresh basil, 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, and 1 ½ teaspoons sugar to crushed tomatoes. Mix and combine with onions, garlic, and basil in a large pot on medium-high heat until bubbling. Once bubbling, bring to a simmer for 90 minutes. Add sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.

Works Cited

Hensrud, Donald. "If Olive Oil Is High in Fat, Why Is It Considered Healthy?" Mayo

Clinic. 26 Mar. 2011. Web. 22 Apr. 2012.

Mikle, James. "Olive Oil and Sun Leads to Longer Life." The Guardian. 7 Apr. 2005.

Web. 22 Apr. 2012.

Van, Madeline. "Satisfy Your Appetite With These Delicious Choices." Ed. Lindsey

Marcellin. EverydayHealth.com. 13 June 2011. Web. 22 Apr. 2012.

The World Factbook 2009. Washington, DC: Central Intelligence Agency,

2009.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html

uKoozies (Project 2)

Proposal

Cabbage Products has groundbreaking news. Using cutting edge technology, we have developed a new product, a koozie, which is designed primarily to keep beer cold, however it can keep any beverage in a can or bottle cold. Our scientists have developed this cutting edge technology to keep beverages encased in the koozie between 39 degrees Fahrenheit and 54 degrees Fahrenheit. The reason for the specific temperature is because, according to 2008 poll conducted by the International Brew Company, the majority of beer drinkers prefer temperatures in this range depending on the type of beer. If the beer is colder than this then it takes away the taste, and if it is warmer than 54 degrees then it defeats the purpose of a koozie to begin with. The uKoozie will be offered in participating locations such as grocery stores, beer distributors, and convenience stores. 3% of uKoozies produced will go to beer distributors to continue testing the effectiveness of the product. We may allow beer distributors to eventually purchase the copyright to place their label, logo, and own design on the uKoozie and resell for profit.

Design

The uKoozie will be available in an assortment of colors, such as Tennessee orange, sky blue, navy blue, red, green, and many other vibrant colors. There will also be a custom uKoozie available on our website for customers to create their own designs, captions, pictures, etc. and we will produce the uKoozies and ship them to the customer. Imagine owning a beautiful Tennessee orange and white checkerboard uKoozie, showing everyone that you not only support your university but that you also value the highest quality of gear. Do you want to have the most exquisite party in the neighborhood for a ball game? You can order bulk uKoozies to light up the room with Tennessee Titans themed koozies, or any team, for all of your guests to be impressed.

The innovative, cutting-edge technology includes a high-density polyurethane insulation. The combination of this material and the aluminum or glass combines to create a powerful shield-like phenomenon that maintains a low temperature for approximately 24 hours. A thin polyester coating will be added for design purposes.

A non-disposable uKoozie (see Disposability) will contain a higher grade of polyurethane with a greater density. It will also have a thin metal sheet lining the inside that cools to 40 degrees Fahrenheit with the click of a small button. The device will be battery-run and will last for approximately one year.

Disposability

After months of research, polling, and discussion we believe it is most marketable to design the uKoozie to be disposable. This will give the customer the ability to dispose of the uKoozie at the entrance of an event or where ever he or she may wish and not require customers to have to keep up with an expensive koozie.

A non-disposable uKoozie will be placed on the market for public consumption if the disposable uKoozie is a success. This will allow customers to make a one-time purchase rather than buying disposable uKoozies regularly if so desired. The non-disposable uKoozie will come with a free design, as well as a nine-month warranty. The warranty will be a complete warranty covering any malfunction due to manufacturing issues (water damage, major distress, etc. will not be covered by warranty).

Production Cost and Expense

Due to the disposal feature, the uKoozie must come in bulk and be cheap; otherwise the demand will not match the desired supply. The material cost will be six cents per uKoozie with an additional 23 cents in labor, machines, and equipment. Total, the uKoozie will cost approximately 29 cents to produce. We will sell the uKoozies in various amounts. Ten packs will be priced at $5.00, twenty-five packs at $12.00, fifty packs at $23.00 and one hundred packs at $45.00. Distributors will be allowed to resell uKoozies for no more than 200% of purchase price. The details of expense and expected revenue can be found on proposed income statement.

Clientele

The goal of our product is to market towards sports towns and specifically college campuses. We believe we have the highest probability of success if our product is sold on and around college campuses and in major sports cities, specifically near sports complexes. If the initial wave of production is success and generates profit then the production will increase to all cities across the United States. Of course, customers will have the ability to purchase the uKoozie online or design their own and have it shipped to the desired address. This is astonishingly convenient because it gives our customers the ability to order from the comfort of their own home. As if that was not convenient enough, we will offer a two-week money back guarantee. This allows customers to order worry free because if they are unhappy with our product for any reason they can simply send it back for a full refund.

uKoozies may be ordered in bulk for special occasions at a discounted rate. They may also be purchased in bulk by business, restaurants, or organizations as a means of marketing their own product or service or as an advertisement for events or occasions. Imagine having your company’s name on hundreds of uKoozies to pass out at events. You can greatly increase sales in your business for such a small cost! uKoozies are one of the optimum ways to spread word about your business. However, these may not be resold for any amount of revenue without expressed consent of Cabbage Products ©.