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ISSUE: November 15, 2009
Articles about oil
A Friendly Chat
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10-15-2003
Want to know how the oil industry can burnish its reputation? Step into Dave O'Reilly's office, as the CEO of Chevron-Texaco speaks his mind.
Article Excerpts:
...the best young people want to join an
oil
company today?” he asks. “It...
...is in our DNA.” Drilling for new
oil
deep in the Gulf of Mexico, offshore from...
...he says. “We found the
oil
in Saudi Arabia. We grew the business there, and...
Mexico's Field Guide
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8-1-2001
We follow bestselling cookbook author, PBS series star, and cultural historian Rick Bayless from market to table in a delicious educational experience.
Article Excerpts:
... drain. in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of
oil
or lard over medium heat. add onion and cook,...
.... heat oven to 350°f. heat 1 tablespoon of
oil
or lard in a small nonstick skillet over medium...
...nonstick skillet over medium heat. when the
oil
is just beginning to smoke, dip both sides of a...
What To Cook
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3-1-2006
GARBANZO CREAM WITH HAM CRACKLINGS CREMA DE GARBANZOS CON JAMON CRUJIENTE
— from The New Spanish Table (Workman, $23), by Anya von Bremzen Serves 6 5 tablespoons fragrant extra-virgin olive oil 1 heaping teaspoon smok...
Article Excerpts:
...minced fresh flat-leaf parsley Parsley
oil
(optional) 1. Make the paprika oil: Heat 1/4...
...from the heat, stir in the paprika, and let the
oil
infuse for 30 to 45 minutes. When ready to use,...
...to 45 minutes. When ready to use, spoon off the
oil
into a small bowl, leaving the paprika in the...
Green Road Trip!
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3-15-2008
A Mercedes-Benz. Two guys. And nearly 700 miles of open road. What kind of carbon footprint would this leave? A very small one assuming they're driving a veggiemobile and being environmentally mindful along the way. In other words
Article Excerpts:
...of normal fossil-fuel-based cars. Oh, and the
oil
is often free.
Now, I realize...
...cars and trucks in the position of vying for
oil
from crops that might otherwise be used to feed...
... and the inn’s owners gather their used
oil
for a local WVO provider. As luck would have it,...
One Word:
Plastics
Algae
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12-15-2008
Pond scum might turn out to be the world’s best source for, well, saving the world.
Article Excerpts:
...species may be lipids, the scientific term for
oil
. There''s evidence that humans have used algae...
...-- as well as a cheap method for extracting the
oil
. Using organic solvents or just squeezing the...
...Using organic solvents or just squeezing the
oil
out of the algae is a pricey business. But 30...
Be A Carnivore
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1-15-2006
Prime IdeasRound up your red-meat-loving friends and enjoy these steak tips on your next long winter night. Jenna SchnuerWhat to Cook for Dinner Take the bull by the horns and serve this perfect-for-company steak.>>Beefsteak FiorentinaFrom Je...
Article Excerpts:
...steak from the refrigerator. 2. Heat the
oil
in a small saucepan until hot. Remove from the...
... to mix. The moisture in the herbs will cause the
oil
to sizzle. Set aside to cool. 3. Preheat a...
... seven minutes. 4. Remove the steak from the
oil
and cut the meat off the bone in two pieces. Cut...
What's Cookin'?
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5-15-2004
The suns hot, the beer is cold these are prime cookout conditions. Make sure yours is the best on the block with these tips and tales from a true grill master.
Article Excerpts:
... combined. With the motor running, slowly add the
oil
until emulsified and season with salt and pepper...
... Tuna 4 tuna fillets, 8 ounces each Canola
oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper Glaze Heat...
... Glaze Heat grill to high. Brush tuna with
oil
on both sides and season with salt and pepper to...
Eating On The Fly
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12-15-2005
Hungry for something new but at a loss for ideas? We asked these veterans of the road where to find good eats no matter where you land.
Article Excerpts:
...you would never find it on your own, but every
oil
executive and engineer in that town has sat in...
...kilo and prepared either breaded or cooked in
oil
and garlic. These shrimp look like small...
...Passami l''Olio, which means "Tano, pass me the
oil
"). Some of his olive oils are as expensive and...
A FRESH APPROACH
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4-1-2006
Upping the ante on the art of pampering, top-notch spas are putting away preservative-filled products and offering services that fuse vitamin-rich fresh foods, herbs, and spices into luxe treatments. Amy Tara KochThe use of pure foods in beauty rit...
Article Excerpts:
...four to six drops each of essential
oil
of pure lemongrass and lime, a half cup of...
...and exfoliating mask. Bananas, honey, and rose
oil
mixed together makes an excellent hydrating and...
Bottle Of Red, Bottle Of White
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4-15-2008
[dl] BooksWith his new memoir, wine expert Sergio Esposito is feeding the growing American appetite for the best Italy has to offer. By Joseph GuintoTwo hours, three...
Article Excerpts:
... until browned on all sides.
Pour off the
oil
, keeping the rabbit in the pan.
Add 2...
...of cheese. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of
oil
evenly over each bowl.
...
Galápagos Endangered
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11-15-2005
Due to their ever-increasing popularity, the serene and exotic Galápagos Islands are at a critical crossroads. And part of the solution lies within the problem.
Article Excerpts:
...to San Cristobal Island''s Wreck Bay, spilling
oil
that reached nearby islands (fortunately, the...
...minimized by strong winds that blew most of the
oil
out to sea). Some fishermen, and, rumor has it,...
Can’t Buy Me Love
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9-1-2006
Oslo was recently and surprisingly named the most expensive city in the world. But GREGORY KATZ learned that some of the best things about the beautiful Norwegian metropolis are free.
Article Excerpts:
...nation by any measure - it exports more
oil
than any other country except Russia and Saudi...
...Saudi Arabia - and the current high prices for
oil
and natural gas have brought in billions more.
Two-Wheeled Green Thunder
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1-1-2009
Pull up to a stoplight on a Vectrix electric motorcycle, and you’ll get a few curious looks.
Article Excerpts:
... protesting a petroleum-based economy. No gas, no
oil
, no noise, zero emissions -- who''s the real...
...choice. "Everyone is concerned about the
oil
we use and the pollutants we put into the...
To-do: Make A To-do List
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4-1-2002
When the going gets tough, the tough make to-do lists. It’s gotten to be a hobby of ours. The Missus and I seem to have a new hobby. I say “seem” because if my wife, Jessica, and I were asked our hobbies, we’d answer with pretty much th...
Article Excerpts:
...another day, you might jot down, "Get lube and
oil
." When you''re young, you don''t write this down...
...with a dentist appointment, the other with an
oil
and lube job. One day, you scribble both on the...
Which Way Do We Go?
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4-15-2004
Answers aren't blowing in the wind, nor are they in crystal balls or tea leaves. But futurists can narrow the universe of business choices and spark some creative thinking about which course to follow.
Article Excerpts:
...Of course, a futurist working for an
oil
would flesh out each scenario in detail. Vivid...
...in Russia. That attentiveness might allow the
oil
to see a little farther into the future than its...
That’s Italian
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3-1-2007
We cut through the pasta to check out five Italian cookbooks and see which ones can take the heat.
Article Excerpts:
...tomatoes, the onion, and 2 tablespoons of the
oil
in a medium pot and salt to taste. Place over...
...mill. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of
oil
and spoon sauce over gnocchi. Garnish with basil...
The Bizarre World of Andrew Zimmern
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10-15-2009
From a voodoo ceremony to dancing in a burlesque show to drag racing in an RV -- this is the truly strange and exciting life of Andrew Zimmern. And we haven’t even mentioned the goat’s brain yet.
Article Excerpts:
...putrefy at room temperature, sitting in its own
oil
while it is aging. It’s a real treat months...
...pieces of aromatic meat are plucked from the
oil
and eaten. Two or three bites will raise your...
It’s A Bull Market
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6-15-2008
Looking to invest in hot growth companies? One stock exchange is full of them -- and its not in New York.
Article Excerpts:
...-- particularly to those that are pumping
oil
in the province of Alberta, where sandy soils...
That Natural Glow
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4-15-2009
Taking care of the environment doesn’t just mean picking up trash and driving fuel-efficient cars. By taking a trip to an organic spa that avoids ingredients like parabens and petrochemicals, you can make a small contribution to saving the planet. You can also simplify Mom’s world this Mother’s Day by giving her a worry-free trip to the spa.
Article Excerpts:
...of vitamin E and essential fatty acids, this
oil
can be used as a daily moisturizer. It also...