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Skriven 2012-02-09 21:20:00 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
     Kommentar till en text av GLEN JAMIESON
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 ML> There's nothing to prevent a terrorist getting on a plane, but
 ML> the tools of the trade should be barred; most of them already
 ML> are, so why not things that make fire?
 GJ> Fair enough as regards carry-on articles, but what is done now to
 GJ> prevent another Lockerbie style bang or a woomf, triggered by a timer
 GJ> or a signal sent to checked luggage from a mobile phone operated by a
 GJ> passenger or from the ground?

All checked baggage goes through an impressive CAT-scannish-looking
device. I do not know how effective it is.

 GJ> When boarding my ATR72-500 last year at Invercargill airport I was
 GJ> surprised by the complete lack of security, but as you or Jim pointed
 GJ> out, for purely domestic flights this is not necessary.  Mt Cook
 GJ> Airlines doesn't go anywhere except New Zealand.

There's no reason for a terrorist to rule out Auckland as a target,
or even that excrescence Sydney (the ATR-72 with the long range
option could make Sydney with about 100 miles to spare).

 -=> Glen Jamieson said to Jim Weller <=-

 ML> And who says
 ML> that the stuff labeled from Thailand isn't from someplace
 ML> else, anyway?
 GJ> Unlikely, as nowhere else could produce it cheaper than Thailand.

The main issue would be cloaking of prohibited or tarriffed Chinese
goods by false labeling and/or reexportation. Anyhow, I'd guess
that the Chinese, who still use slave labor, could give the Thai a
go in the cheapness department.

 GJ> The days of shonky foods coming from Vietnam are past.

You dream.

 The main
 GJ> market for stuff from SE Asian countries is now the European Union,
 GJ> which is much bigger than America,

Looking at the 2010 numbers (admittedly outdated) the US was
the largest importer of Vietnam goods at $14B, with the EU
somewhat below at $12.something B.

 and as their food regulations are
 GJ> mostly more stringent than American, with strict on site inspectors,

Truly you dream.

---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.03

      Title: Fakes Xithati ( Sour Lentil Soup)
 Categories: Greek, Soups
   Servings:  6

    1/2 l  Brown lentils
      2 l  Water
    1/4 l  Finely chopped spring onions
      1    Garlic clove (opt.); crushed
    1/2 dl Finely chopped coriander *
    3/4 dl Olive oil
    1/2 dl Cold water
      1 tb Flour
    1/2 dl Vinegar (or to taste)
           Salt
           Freshly ground black pepper

  *Note: Finely chopped parsley may be substituted for coriander leaves.

  Wash lentils in several changes of cold water, or place in a sieve and run
  water through them.  Drain.

  Put lentils in a large pot with 8 cups water, spring onion, garlic if used,
  oil and coriander or parsley (or a combination of the two if preferred).
  Bring to the boil, cover pan and simmer on low heat for 1 hour or until
  lentils are soft.

  Put water and flour in a screw top jar, seal and shake until thoroughly
  combined.  This prevents lumps forming.  Pour this gradually into boiling
  soup, stirring constantly, until thickened slightly.  Add vinegar and salt
  and pepper to taste.  Return to the boil, boil gently for 5 minutes, then
  serve hot.

  From: "The Complete Middle East Cookbook" by Tess Mallos
        ISBN: 1 86302 069 1

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