Monday, March 21, 2011

Does Mongolia use alternative energy, are they in the "green living"

Does Mongolia use alternative energy, are they in the "green living"?

Green Living - 2 Answers
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Yeah probably. They burn sticks for heat and walk everywhere.
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No since the majority of the country still burns stuff for there energy needs they are very polluted and suffer greatly during the summer seasons. Any gains they have for not using oil is trumped by the small particle released while burning wood, coal and other stuff.

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Monday, March 14, 2011

Easy sweet &salty treat

Easy sweet &salty treat?
I'm living in Mongolia and have been craving some sweet and salty snacks. Unfortunately you can't buy chips or popping corn here. What is a great sweet & salty snack I can make at home? Recipes included please! THANKS!
Cooking & Recipes - 2 Answers
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Sea Salt Caramels. 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon fleur de sel, plus extra for sprinkling (sea salt) 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions Line the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan (or loaf pan) with parchment paper, then brush the paper lightly with oil, allowing the paper to drape over 2 sides. In a deep saucepan (6 inches diameter by 4 1/2 inches deep) combine the sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue to boil until the caramel is a warm golden brown color. Don't stir - just swirl the pan to mix. Watch carefully, as it will burn quickly at the end! In the meantime, bring the cream, butter, and 1 teaspoon fleur de sel to a simmer in a small pan over medium heat. Remove from the heat, set aside and keep warm. When the caramelized sugar is the right color, slowly add the cream mixture to the caramel - it will boil up violently. Stir in the vanilla with a wooden spoon and cook over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the mixture reaches 248 degrees F (firm ball) on a candy thermometer. Very carefully (it's hot!) pour the caramel into the prepared pan and refrigerate until firm. When the caramels are cool, use the parchment paper to pry the sheet from the pan onto a cutting board. Starting at 1 end, roll the caramel up tightly until you've rolled up half of the sheet. Cut the sheet across and then roll the second half tightly. You will have 2 (1 by 8-inch) logs. Sprinkle both logs lightly with fleur de sel, cut each log in 8 pieces. Cut parchment papers in 6 by 4 1/2-inch squares and wrap each caramel in a paper, twisting the ends. Store in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
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I just copied this one for myself. What a coincidence. Here it is. Candied Pecans/nuts â€¢2 1/2 cups Pecans â€¢1 large egg white, lightly beaten â€¢1/4 cups white sugar â€¢1/4 cup brown sugar â€¢1 1/2 tsp cinnamon â€¢1/2 tsp salt Preheat oven to 300F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, stir the pecans with the egg white. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Pour over the nuts and stir until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Slide parchment paper (with nuts still on it) off of the baking sheet and onto a wire rack (or the counter) to cool. Break nuts up into a bowl to serve or store at room temperature in an airtight container. Preheat oven to 300F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, stir the pecans with the egg white. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Pour over the nuts and stir until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Slide parchment paper (with nuts still on it) off of the baking sheet and onto a wire rack (or the counter) to cool. Break nuts up into a bowl to serve or store at room temperature in an airtight container.

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Monday, March 7, 2011

Where to live in the following country's

Where to live in the following country's?
ello, I am really interested in living in Asia. And I am seriously doubting between Mongolia, S-Korea or Japan I like people who don't make differences in race or believe. I hate nationalist people, i dont have problems with patriotic people. I like right- wing liberals. I like to represent my culture, the Dutch culture, in the country. I don't care about the economy as long as I live happy with an wife and children So what country would you recommend? Mongolia, Japan or S-korea? I am not an overrated MAnga/anime fan If you people don;t know which country to recommend. Can you then please write the pros and cons of each country? thanks Also, I am seriously thinking of living as an nomad in Mongolia No I am not an hippy and im not vegetarian
Other - Society & Culture - 3 Answers
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It is my impression that South Korea and Japan both are very nationalistic... i would say Seoul and Tokyo Cons: Language Expensive Probably difficult to get a job (see language) Two of the most crowded cities on earth Pros: Food and culture More opportunities in the city
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My advice would be Mongolia. Ulan Bataar is a cold and quiet city. You should learn a lot about Mongolian culture. BTW, did you watch Van Damme's film "The Quest"? It's a great start.
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why dont you try in Philippines? great life for the foreigners because of the low standard of living. great places and people too.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

In actual physical size, how large is China compared to the United States

In actual physical size, how large is China compared to the United States?
I suppose it is larger then the US in physical size since it has 4 times as many people but I don't know. Please include all of these territories in China: 1. Mongolia (the ethnic Mongolian is a dying breed from what I understand, it is a part of China now since the language used the most is now Chinese and because millions more Ethnic Chinese live in Mongolia then Ethnic Mongolians) 2. Taiwan 3. Hong Kong 4. Tibet 5. Xinjiang Province also known as East Turkistan aslo known as Xinjiang Province 6. The rest of the country that is known as China Question written on January 9, 2009
Geography - 4 Answers
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Hi, you can google all these areas to find out their size. China = 3,705,405 sq. miles USA = 3,718,710 sq miles including lakes
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They are surprisingly similar in size. United States: 9,631,418 km2 China: 9,596,960 km2 That makes the USA only 0.3% larger. I have not included Mongolia or Taiwan as I think you will find they are not part of The Peoples' Republic of China. If you think they are, that's your problem! Hong Kong and Xinjiang are. Tibet is also part of China but whether it should be is open to debate.
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I don't know. But I read somewhere that the US is slightly larger, and that China is slightly smaller. Chinese always tell me China is slightly larger. This must be because they include parts of India (Arunachal Pradesh and Aksay Chin), Taiwan, and the Spratley Islands, while no western source would consider those parts of China. They don't include Mongolia, which isn't a part of China and which they don't make any claim on. You mixed up Mongolia with Inner Mongolia in your question. Ethnic Mongolians have a sad fate in China, but in Mongolia, which is an independent democracy, they are one of the fastest growing populations in the world, with a rising economy and cultural scene. Inner Mongolia is a part of China, its size is included in the above reckoning.
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China is the next largest country to the U.S. The top four largest countries in order is Russia, Canada, China, & the United States. (I think Brazil is fifth.) Incidentally, (Outer) Mongolia isn't a part of China. & Taiwan is it's own country, but it's official name is the Republic of China (as opposed to the People's Republic of China.) Of course, the U.S. only recognizes China in lieu of Taiwan for certain economic & political reasons but that's for another question.

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