A popular method for processing salted eggs in the Brebes is the Pateros method. The salted egg is prepared Pateros style by mixing clay (from ant hills or termite mounds), table salt and water in the ratio of 1:1:2 until the texture of the admixture becomes smooth and forms a thick texture similar to cake batter. The fresh eggs are individually dipped in the admixture, and packed in 150-egg batches in newspaper-lined 10x12x18 inch wooden boxes (often residual boxes of dried fish packing). The whole batch is then lightly wrapped in newspapers to slow down the dehydration process.

The eggs are then stored indoors at room temperature over the next 12 to 14 days to cure. This way the salt works its way into the eggs uniformly in the batch. Curing can last up to 18 days, but that results in very long-lasting red eggs that can have a 40-day shelf life, which is largely unnecessary, as the eggs are stocked and replenished biweekly.

After the two-week curing period, the eggs are hand-cleaned with water and a brush and prepared to be boiled in low heat for 30 minutes. Time is measured from the first moment the water boils and the immersion of the eggs. The 50-egg batch is then wrapped in fish nets for ease of removal from the cookware. The cookware must be large enough to accommodate the batch with a two-inch covering of water.

Chicken eggs may be processed the same way, although up to 10% of the batch can break during the process.

[edit] Cholesterol Content

According to the Health Promotion Board of Singapore, one salted duck egg yolk weighing about 70g contains 359 mg of cholesterol.[citation needed] The recommended cholesterol intake for a healthy diet should be less than 300 mg a day.[citation needed] A single salted egg yolk exceeds the recommended cholesterol intake and if eaten regularly, there might be a greater risk of elevating blood cholesterol level. However, many health experts[who?] in the West and in the rest of Asia believe not all the cholesterol in an egg can be absorbed, thus the actual negative impact is much less, although not established at this time.

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Saturday, June 12, 2010

DIY Devotees May Suit Construction Jobs

DIY enthusiasts may want to turn their passion for handiwork into a career in the construction sector.

An increasing number of jobs are likely to be generated if the economic recovery continues and this should encourage people who enjoy DIY to consider working with their hands.

Head of the learndirect advice line Gareth Dent said that there are some fantastic opportunities for DIY devotees to make a living doing something they have a zeal for.

He said: "So, if the prospect of fixing the leaky tap or assembling the flat-packed furniture is something that you relish, why not think about turning your occasional hobby into a job?"

Learndirect stated that in 2005 a fully qualified plumber who had completed all the appropriate plumbing courses could expect a salary in the region of between £16,000 and £26,000 and in some cases much more.

Being a plumber involves the installation, maintenance and repair of hot and cold water supplies and sanitation and waste disposal systems, according to Learndirect.

Learndirect also said that a plumber needs the ability to read technical drawings and plans and must combine good practical and problem-solving skills with a careful and methodical approach to work.

People who pass plumbing courses will also have the confidence to work at heights and in confined spaces as well as an awareness of safety issues and legal regulations and the ability to work as part of a team and individually.

Learndirect stated that an a fully qualified electrician in 2005 that had passed all the necessary electrical courses such as Part P courses and 17th edition courses could expect a salary ranging from £12,700 to £25,000.

Electricians must have the competency to work with a range of power tools and the ability to follow technical drawings and instructions, according to Learndirect.

People who have completed electrical courses will have a methodical approach to work and a strict attention to detail as well as being safety-conscious.

Electricians also need the ability to work alone as they will sometimes have to take responsibility and make decisions if they are required to self-certify their own work.

DIY fanatics who are seriously interested in a career as a fully accredited electrician or plumber need to be aware that there is no quick or easy entry into the industry as the training process can take a number of years.

Those looking to become a competent electrician need to pass the City & Guilds NVQ 2330 Level 2 electrical courses in order to progress onto the NVQ 2356 level 3.

People wishing to be a qualified plumber need to start with the required City & Guilds NVQ 6129 level 2 plumbing courses as this will give them the foundation to advance onto NVQ level 3.

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Keywords – How to Use the Keys to Make Money Online

Keywords are the fuel that ignites the flame of your online business and will determine how you make money online. Keywords can take you from an online time waster to a money maker over night. Understanding that your business will thrive or just survive based on how effective your keywords are is an understatement.

Ok, maybe I've overstated the importance of keywords or perhaps I haven't stressed it enough. You can have the hippest, fanciest, most informative website on the internet but if you don't have the right keywords in your article marketing or advertising strategy only you, your family and friends will ever see your website.

The following tips and information about keywords might be useful as you develop the most important, critical, make or break part of your online business. Get it right and you may be very successful. Get it wrong and you may be tired, frustrated and broke.

What are Keywords?

Keywords are the words or phrases, an Internet user enters when attempting to search for products or information online. For example, if Ashley wants to find information about power drill products, she will probably go to Google and type in power drill products. The phrase power drill products, is the "keyword" Ashley used to find the information she wanted.

Selecting Keywords

Selecting keywords and keyword phrases can seem simple but once you get started you will realize that it's difficult to choose the right keywords that fall in line with what you are trying to market.

There is a balance you must strike between selecting good keywords that are both relevant and popular. As you can imagine, it's possible to select a very relevant keyword but if no one is searching for it then what's the point right? Just the same, if you have a very popular keyword but it's not relevant you may have visitors but not buyers. The more relevant the keyword is to the product you are marketing, the more likely your website visitor is likely to buy and put cash in your pocket.

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Much of the information available on incubating and hatching chicken eggs can be applied to ducks, as long as the important differences between these two species are taken into account. Since duck eggs are larger than chicken eggs, setting trays must be designed to accommodate their larger size. Eggs from common ducks like Pekins require 28 days to hatch. Eggs from Muscovy ducks hatch in about 35 days after setting. When larger numbers of duck eggs are to be hatched, large commercial incubators (setters) and hatchers are normally used. Pekin duck eggs are kept in a setter for 25 days and then transferred on the 25th day to a hatcher where they remain until they hatch on the 28th day. Eggs are automatically turned while in the setter (usually hourly). It is not necessary to turn eggs in the hatcher. Basic procedures and conditions for hatching duck eggs are as follows.

1. If the incubator is not already in operation, start the incubator and allow the temperature and humidity to stabilize a day or two before setting eggs. Set the temperature at 37.5°C (99.5°F) and relative humidity at 55% (84.5°F on wet bulb thermometer). Set ventilation as recommended by the incubator manufacturer. Eggs must be turned, either automatically or by hand, a minimum of 4 times a day. Most automatic turning devices are set to change the position of the eggs hourly.

2. Select eggs to be set by carefully inspecting and candling them at the time they are put in setting trays. Do not set eggs that are cracked, double yolked, misshapen, oversized, undersized or dirty. For best results, set eggs within 1-3 days from the time they were laid. There is an average loss of about 3% hatchability for eggs stored 7 days before setting, and about 10% loss for those stored 14 days. Always set eggs with the small end down, except in the case of small incubators that have no trays. If eggs have been stored in a cooler, take them out of the cooler the night before setting and allow them to warm to room temperature.

3. On the day of setting, put eggs in incubator, close the doors and allow the incubator to reach operating temperature. Check frequently to make sure the incubator is working properly the first day, and continue checking thereafter at least four times a day.

4. At about seven days after setting, candle the eggs and remove any eggs that are infertile (clear) or have dead germ (cloudy).

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