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2016

Новости за 29.06.2016

The Post and Courier 

Flavor enhancer once loved around the world

Chicken International’s claim to global representation was based on its ingredient list, which included green peppers, soy sauce, curry powder and pineapples. "A combination of exotic cookery, and it still is an economical treat," The Charleston Evening Post raved in its introduction to the recipe.

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Noodling on Thai cuisine

Q: It seems like there’s not much for Thai food here. Basil is probably the best but still very different from the Northeast.

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Welkin Coffee mixes things up on Market Street

It’s not uncommon for a cafe to serve beer, wine, coffee and tea, but Welkin Coffee is assertive about jumbling together the disparate drinks.

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Enjoying vermouth all on its own

Many know vermouth as a cocktail "builder": The nuance in a martini or Manhattan or as a beverage on its own with a twist of orange and dash of Angostura bitters. You will find red or "sweet" vermouth in the Negroni, the Bijou and The Rose.

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Thanks to Xiao Bao Biscuit, Charlestonians get okonomiyaki

The jury’s still out on whether most Charlestonians can pronounce okonomiyaki, but one of the restaurateurs responsible for its local popularity suspects knowledge of the Japanese dish exceeds the national average.

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Creativity is sweet

Andrea Pharris is Cru Catering’s pastry chef; she says many clients are surprised to learn a catering company has a pastry chef on staff. But nothing surprises Pharris. Here’s what she’s learned about the business of baking in bulk:

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People in Brief for June 29, 2016

NEW YORK — New York’s famed Apollo Theater is taking its Amateur Night talent competition to New Orleans and to the internet.

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Deaths Summary for Wednesday, June 29, 2016

FIORI, Mary Elizabeth, 83, of Mount Pleasant, wife of Nicolo Fiori, died Sunday. Arrangements by Palmetto Cremation Society of Charleston.

Do Rzeczy 

Koszmar roku 1941

Wybuch wojny między Związkiem Sowieckim a Niemcami 22 czerwca 1941 r. był momentem przełomowym w dziejach świata. W Polakach wywołał on olbrzymi entuzjazm. Pojawiła się nadzieja, że dwaj nasi śmiertelni wrogowie – Hitler i Stalin...

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Rachelle Ann notches another win

Filipina singer-turned-theater actress Rachelle Ann Go has earned another recognition, winning Best Performance of a Song at the 2016 West End Frame Awards last June 24 for her rendition of “I Dreamed A Dream” from “Les Misérables.”

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Dara to sit as judge on PH reality show

2NE1’s Dara is set to return to the country soon, with the pop star herself making the announcement recently on Instagram.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Writing his own history

Writing his own history as the nation’s leader starting today is President Rodrigo Duterte whose oath-taking happens 10 a.m. at Malacañang Palace. Millions of Pinoys, including many celebrities, trust he will make the changes needed to further uplift the country.

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Berkeley County School Board no longer reciting Lord's Prayer

MONCKS CORNER — When Berkeley County School Board Chairman Jim Hayes called Tuesday’s meeting to order, he bucked a time-honored district tradition. Instead of asking the audience to stand and join members in reciting the Lord’s Prayer, he requested a moment of silence.

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All four local Charleston GOP runoff favorites win

There were no upsets in four Republican runoff elections in the Charleston area Tuesday as all the first-place vote-getters from two weeks ago won their second round votes.

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RiverDogs rained out

The Charleston RiverDogs’ "Terrible Tuesday" lived up to its name. With excessive rain at the ballpark just before the scheduled first pitch, Game 2 of the RiverDogs’ series with the Greenville Drive at Riley Park was rained out.

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US probing multiple companies in VW criminal investigation

DETROIT — The U.S. Justice Department is working closely with German investigators to gather evidence for potential criminal charges in the Volkswagen emissions-cheating scandal, a top official said Tuesday.

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Sen. Lee Bright, other Statehouse runoff incumbents knocked out

COLUMBIA — Voters fired a backlash against Statehouse incumbents in runoff elections Tuesday as a string of veteran lawmakers were tossed out of office, including controversial Spartanburg County Republican Sen. Lee Bright, who made gender bathrooms and defense of gun rights a cornerstone of his last months in office.

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Video recipe of the week: Chicken, Mango and Avocado Salad

This is a versatile main-course salad that can be adapted to just about any meat or fish. If a spicier salad is preferred, add red pepper. There are some excellent bottled mangos that can be substituted in emergencies. Also, it is preferable to cut the avocado at the last minute, but life doesn’t always accommodate last-minute preparations.