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		<title>Mint Julep Recipe (Use May 1st 2010)</title>
		<description>	2 oz bourbon whiskey
4 whole mint sprigs
Simple syrup, to taste
Mint sprigs, dusted with sugar, for garnish
Muddle mint leaves, simple syrup and bourbon
in a cocktail shaker until the mint is blended.
Add ice and then shake well. Strain into a
julep cup filled with shaved ice. Garnish
with mint sprigs and enjoy!  
	Mint ...</description>
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		<title>Lonsdale Lemonade (Imbibe Magazine)</title>
		<description>	1 1/2 oz. bourbon (Currens uses Old Grandad)
3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz. honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 part water)
Crushed ice
Tools: barspoon
Glass: Collins
Garnish: brandied cherries
	Combine all ingredients in a Collins glass, stir and garnish.
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		<title>Authentic Hurricane Cocktail</title>
		<description>	(Just in time for Mardi Gras&#8230;.)
• 1.5 oz light rum
• 1.5 oz dark rum
• 1 oz orange juice
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp passion fruit syrup
• 1 tsp bar sugar
• 1 tsp grenadine
• Cherry and orange slice 
	In a shaker, mix rum, passion fruit syrup, juices and sugar ...</description>
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		<title>Top Chef Dinner</title>
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	Laura made a spread to enjoy while watching Top Chef on Bravo last night&#8230;&#8230; [So pretty we had to take a photo]
(Smoked Salmon w/CC &#038; dill, Potato Pancakes w/creme fraiche, veggies &#038; deviled egg)  
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		<title>Fresh Margarita (Food Network)</title>
		<description>	Ingredients
	Ice cubes
3 ounces tequila
2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice[]
1 ounce Simple Syrup[], recipe follows
1/2 to 1 teaspoon orange liqueur
1 tablespoon Lime-salt-sugar, recipe follows 
	Directions
	Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, and Simple Syrup. Cover and shake until mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, the drink ...</description>
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		<title>The Perfect Old Fashioned (Imbibe)</title>
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		<title>50+ Friends Crockpot Recipies</title>
		<description>	http://www.50plusfriends.com/cookbook/crockpot/index-5b.html

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		<title>Pumpkin Maple Cheesecake (AARP)</title>
		<description>	Adapted from “Small-Batch Baking&#8221; by Debbie Maugans Nakos (Workman, 2005), January &#038; February 2006
	Unsalted butter, at room temperature, for greasing the tart pans
For the CRUST:
1/4 cup chopped pecan pieces
1/4 cup shortbread cookie crumbs
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
For the FILLING:
4 ounces cream cheese, at room ...</description>
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		<title>CSC gets $5.7M Defense Department contract - AP</title>
		<description>	The Pentagon has awarded a $5.7 million contract to Computer Sciences Corp. for work with the agency that deals with protection from weapons of mass destruction. The contract, awarded Sept. 29, is for automation support work for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Work will be performed at Fort Belvoir, Va., ...</description>
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		<title>Roman-style Chicken (Food Network)</title>
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Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
Show:  Everyday Italian
Episode:  Day Ahead Dishes  
	4 skinless chicken breast halves, with ribs
2 skinless chicken thighs, with bones
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus 1 teaspoon
1/4 cup olive oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
3 ounces ...</description>
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		<title>Computer Sciences Corp. changes name to CSC (Washington Business Journal)</title>
		<description>	Computer Sciences Corp. has kicked off its first advertising and marketing campaign in the company&#8217;s history. 
	The most notable change is the adoption of CSC as its official corporate name. 
	The Falls Church, Va.-based federal contracting firm (NYSE:CSC) will target print ads in national publications as part of its global ...</description>
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		<title>Raytheon, CSC venture gets $78.1M Air Force deal</title>
		<description>	Raytheon, CSC venture gets $78.1M Air Force deal - AP 
	joint venture between Computer Sciences Corp. and Raytheon Co. received a $78.1 million contract from the Air Force to support space launch missions at Cape Canaveral, Fla., the Pentagon said late Tuesday. The venture, Computer Sciences Raytheon, will provide a ...</description>
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		<title>5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE&#8230;</title>
		<description>	This is fast, easy, terrific and tastes great!
	4 tablespoons cake flour (that&#8217;s plain flour, not self-raising)
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
	1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
	3 tablespoons chocolate chips(optional)
a small splash of vanilla essence
	1 coffee mug
	Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well
	Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
	Pour in the ...</description>
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		<title>Computer Sciences Profit Rises 12% on Corporate Sales - Bloomberg</title>
		<description>	Computer Sciences Corp., the manager of networks for NASA and the U.S. Navy, said first-quarter profit increased 12 percent as companies farmed out work to cut costs. Net income rose to $120.6 million, or 79 cents a share, from $108.1 million, or 61 cents, a year earlier, the Falls Church, ...</description>
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		<title>Imbibe’s Shady Creek Cooler</title>
		<description>	8 oz. strong brewed white peony tea
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
1 oz. lavender syrup (recipe follows)
ice cubes
Tools: shaker, strainer
Glass: Highball
Garnish: sprig of lavender
	Brew tea, and set aside to cool. Muddle blueberries and ice in a shaker, add tea and simple syrup, shake. Strain into an ice-filled glass and garnish.
	Note: For an ...</description>
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		<title>CSC Awarded DISA ENCORE II Contract&#8230; - PR Newswire</title>
		<description>	CSC is one of 14 large firms that have been awarded the ENCORE II contract from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to provide a comprehensive range of information technology (IT) support services. The new agreement has a five-year base period and five one-year options, bringing the total combined ceiling ...</description>
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		<title>Barbecued Pizza (Sunset Magazine)</title>
		<description>	Ingredients
1 loaf (1 lb.) frozen white or whole-wheat bread dough, thawed
 About 1 tablespoon olive oil
 Toppings (choices follow)
 Salt and pepper 
	Preparation
1. On a floured board, divide dough into 4 equal pieces; shape each into a ball. Roll out each ball into a 5- to 6-inch-wide round. Brush tops ...</description>
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		<title>CSC Is Looking To Double Its India Workforce To 32,000 By 2011</title>
		<description>	One of the top software service vendors in the world, CSC plans to double its Indian workforce to 32,000 in the next three years, as this country becomes the nucleus of the offshoring growth strategy for the company and gets set to take on work in new businesses that it ...</description>
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		<title>Grilled Shrimp Cocktail (Eating Well)</title>
		<description>	Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Yellow Gazpacho Salsa Recipe
Source: © EatingWell Magazine
	4 servings
	 Here&#8217;s an American classic, made more elegant with a full-flavored, summery salsa that&#8217;s reminiscent of our favorite cold Spanish soup.
	Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the salsa (Step 1), cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
	RECIPE INGREDIENTS
	4 medium yellow ...</description>
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		<title>Tarragon Cooler (Imbibe Magazine)</title>
		<description>	6 fresh tarragon leaves
1&#8243; slice of cucumber, cut into cubes
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. double-brewed chamomile tea (chilled)
1/2 oz. Sparkling water
Ice
Tools: mixing glass, muddler, strainer
Glass: tumbler
Garnish: sprig of tarragon
	Place first two ingredients in a pint glass filled with ice. Muddle all three breaking up the cucumber ...</description>
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