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Talk about taking over the world. Facebook has infiltrated the world of communication. I was a late comer when registering for Facebook as I did not want to become part of this whole phenomena. Then I realized we cannot escape this Facebook world, and nor should we. It is convenient, quick and accessible anywhere.
Why fret when trying to remember your friend’s email address. Just find them on your list of friends and write on their wall. For some, it is all of the trinkets that make Facebook amazing. You can post pictures of you and your friends, add videos and write on friends walls. However, there is this whole other world to Facebooking. There is the fun wall where you can send videos and games, a game section where you can play Scrabble, cards etc.
Want people to know more about you? Simply add the bumper sticker function and let the stickers speak for themselves. Also, you can feel part of another world when you add a group dedicated to your favourite musician or artist.
You know Facebook has taken over the world when Toronto’s “Second City” created an entire show called, “Facebook of Revelations” where they mock and praise Facebook.Now this is funny and true.
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Let’s face it. In this ever changing, fast paced world it is difficult to keep tabs on all of your friend’s lives. A birthday pops up, an anniversary is looming and you have no idea what to get this person. It has been a few months since your last 3 hour coffee date at Starbucks and you have completely forgotten what to get this person. What do they like? What are they in to now?
I use my bookmark option at the top of my screen often. This way I can keep track of my favourite sites and information. Well, now I can creep and look at what other people are bookmarking. I can see what a particular person thinks is worthy of a bookmark. Not only is this beneficial for being nosy but it also keeps you up to date on that person’s interests.
Stalking aside, it is very beneficial for you. You can have immediate access to your chosen websites without having to remember the web address or name of the site. Just point and click.
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You consider yourself somewhat of a master in the kitchen and rush home after a delicious meal and attempt to reproduce the meal you just devoured. But wait, that reduction just does not hold up on the plate or the duck confis is too runny. For your culinary adventures, we have provided some of our favourite recipes from a few of our best loved restaurants.
347 Danforth Ave
Toronto, Ontario
Broadview and Chester
www.auldspotpub.ca
416 406 4688
Twelve beers on tap, an extensive Scotch list and an ever changing poutine is what brings regulars back to this popular hang out. Try this Auld Spot specialty.
Asian potato salad
3 potatoes
3/4 cup mayo
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp rice vinegar
2 green onions
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 tsp ginger paste
2 tsp salt
1 tbsp black sesame seeds
* Finely slice the green onions and set aside.
* Cut the potatoes into roughly one inch cubes. Place them in a pot and cover with cold salted water. Turn the heat on to medium high and bring the potatoes to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until tender.
* Let potatoes cool until they are just warm to the touch.
* While they are cooling you can make the dressing by mixing the rest of the ingredients (except the sesame seeds) together.
* When the potatoes are ready mix them with the dressing and place in the fridge for two hours.
* To serve pile the potatoes in a tall stack and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.
120 Danforth Ave
Toronto, Ontario
Broadview and Danforth
www.mambolounge.ca
416 778 7004
Maracas are shaking. The guitar is strumming. And the candlelight hits the tiled bar ever so slightly. Whether its the idea of a group activity like tapas or making the difficult decision of choosing an entree, the Mambo Lounge is the place to get authentic Cuban fare in Toronto. Try their famous Lamb Shanks to bring the Cuban heat into your own kitchen. Mui Caliente!
Feeling like tender lamb shanks or an authentic Cuban Mojito? Click here http://www.mambolounge.ca to find 2 great recipes supplied by Mambo Lounge’s executive chef.
516 Danforth Ave
Toronto, Ontario
Danforth and Carlaw
www.pannthedanforth.com
416 466 8158
So you are faced with the challenge of creating an authentic Greek meal in the comfort of your own home. Have no fear. We are bringing Greek-town to you. Pan on the Danforth focuses on creative food using quality ingredients that ensure a divine meal. Break out the ouzo, its OPA time.
Moussaka
4 to 5 Eggplants
1/2 Kilo minced meat
2 to 3 tomatoes
1 teacup olive oil
2 onions finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove
Oil for frying
1/2 teacup grated parmesan cheese
Some flour3 teacups
Béchamel sauce
* Heat the cup of oil in a pot and saute the chopped onions in it. Add the minced meat and continue to saute for another 10 minutes. Next add the tomatoes, the garlic the bay leaf and the salt and pepper and allow the mixture to boil for approximately one hour.
* In the meantime, wash the eggplants and trim off their stems. Then cut them in round slices and let them soak in salted water for about an hour to remove their bitter juices.
* Drain the eggplant slices, coat them with flour and fry them in very hot oil in a pan place a layer of eggplant slices salt and pepper and a layer of the minced meat mixture also drained to remove excess liquid.
* Add another layer of eggplant and minced meat mixture.Finally pour the béchamel sauce of medium consistency over the last layer.
* Sprinkle with the grated cheese and bake at a high temperature for approximately 20 to 25 minutes
If traditional Tapas is your thing than dance your way over to their website. Click here http://www.embrujoflamenco.com to view real Spanish Flamenco dancers at work.
Plan to dine globally in your own home. Each course will be inspired by a different country. It is fun and tantalizing.
Once you have experienced the gastronomic globetrotting in your own home, how did it work out? What other recipes would you like me to provide?
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Here is an analysis of Web 2.0 online magazines. Enjoy!
Analysis of 3 Web 2.0 magazine websites. Make reference to Web 2.0 features. 1 – 2 paragraphs
for each.
The Literary Review is a very tailored and organized online magazine. A few of the
categories include: subscribe, current issue, back issues, international issues, TLR chapbooks,
TLR web, submit, contributors, reviews, staff and awards. In terms of Web 2.0 features, TLR has
a blog, notes as well as My Space and Facebook links.
Keeping in mind this is a literary review online magazine it does have many 2.0 features.
It is not overly web interactive but has planted the seeds for a more web interactive user friendly
online magazine. Perhaps, the addition of RSS feeds will keep the online magazine more current
and accessible for users. This is not an entertainment magazine full of glossy photos or gossip so
presenting the information in a current manner will maintain users interest and draw in new
members.
Pop Matters is an entertainment online magazine which offers many web 2.0 features.
Underneath the banner, which features an up and coming film, they have the major features listed
with mini features following. Blogs, news, music, film, TV, DVD, books, comics, multimedia,
evens and many more mini categories all offer users links to more information. At the top right
hand corner, they included the Google search engine to take the user to another venue for
searching. At the bottom of the magazine, in small print, there are links for advertisers, an about
section, contributors and submissions. Having the blog feature, there is also a listing of the most
recent blogs. What is incredible are the many, many RSS feeds. They are everywhere and
provides the user with many RSS options.
The magazine is full and rich with text and cropped images. Although there is a lot of
information it is tastefully laid out. The layout assumes the format of a print magazine with
columns and headings. It takes longer than usual to scroll down on the page giving it the
appearance that there is a lot of information being offered. Overall, a really great online
magazine.
Food and Wine online magazine completely defines what Web 2.0 means. The online
magazine allows users to access recipes once you sign up for an online subscription. The quick
search feature along with categories such as: recipes, wine, restaurants chefs, entertaining, blogs
and video all take the magazine to another virtual level. There is an option to sign up for THE
DISH which is an email newsletter that is delivered electronically to user inboxes. The blog posts
section with regular updates on the latest blog posts keep users informed and updated. This is
page that is full of web 2.0 features: recipe photo gallery, test kitchen, today’s most popular
recipes, Food and Wine videos, Taste Tests, links to their sister sites and book clubs, Food and
Wine events and a website full of text and images.
With all of these great features that bring Food and Wine online magazine into the 2.0
world, the page is quite busy. Perhaps, a more structured layout would serve as being more
effective. Ads are also flying in from the right and dangle on the banner and hover over the
content of the page. Ads are inevitable and must be included to keep the magazine up and
running. Again, a more structured placement of the ads may be more beneficial and keep things
neat and tidy.
