понедельник, 21 декабря 2009 г.

Immigration in Canada


Each year about 200 000 people from around the world is moving to permanent residence in Canada.  Potential immigrants annually submit documents to the Canadian embassies around the world trying to get the right to move to the country of the maple leaf. What causes them to immigrate to Canada?

Life quality in Canada, its economic health, the rapid growth of modern industries, advances in human rights protection in combination with the amazing beauty of nature, clean air and friendly people from around the world attract millions of people. Canada - a country that was being built by immigrants. Attracting immigrants is a policy of the state.

For many years, Canada is recognized as one of the best countries in the world for quality of life. The health, education and social protection in this country provides you a peaceful and stable life. Free medical care and education, special public subsidies automatically covered by each student up to 80% of the cost of education in colleges and universities, numerous, from subsidized housing to the reduced fare on public transport, programs for seniors and the disabled, a widely developed system of financial support for people who temporarily left without income (velfer) and many other things, allow yourself to feel every person in Canada with confidence and calm. Economic growth in Canada, the opportunity to develop your own business in Canada, little inflation and unemployment, low crime, open, multicultural society ensures great prospects for those who lead immigration to Canada. Life expectancy - one of the most important indicators of the state of society - the average was equal to 78.29 years for men - 74.93, for women - 81.81 per year (according to June 1995 data). This is a very high rate, allowing Canada to take 4 th place in the world after Japan, Iceland and Switzerland, overtaking the U.S. by an average of 1.2 years.

The living standard of Canada stands in 6 th place in the world: it overtake the United States, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany and Japan. Canada overtake the United States for life expectancy, and Japan - on the level of education.

Canadian immigration legislation designed to attract highly skilled professionals, businessmen and investors.

понедельник, 14 декабря 2009 г.

Christmas in New York...Enjoy it...


Christmas is a great time to visit New York City. Whether you're looking to experience the tree lighting, department store lights, holiday events, see a Broadway show, a romantic getaway, or a place to enjoy your Christmas dinner, you will find the resources for planning your Christmas in New York City here.
New York City hosts many different Christmas shows and events throughout the Christmas season. From the Radio City Christmas Spectacular to Messiah sings at New York City Churches, these Christmas shows and events are sure to entertain you and fill you with holiday spirit. There is no where in the world that offers the array of shopping opportunities that New York City does.

Window shopping takes on a whole new meaning as Manhattan's most celebrated department stores unveil their annual Holiday Windows. From Macys and Lord & Taylor to Bloomingdale's and Barneys, Christmas in New York City would not be complete without a visit to these windows decorated for the holidays.
New York is famous for shopping and the incredible window displays that many of our larger Department Stores unveil every holiday season. The following list highlights the windows you will not want to miss. We recommend that you start at the first store on the list, Barney's, as you will find that most of these stores are a short walking distance from there.

As Manhattan's stores deck up themselves for the holidays, window displays take on a new meaning. What were once merely opportunities to look at the goods transform into beautiful, magical places. The annual Holiday Windows of stores like Macys and Lord & Taylor, Bloomingdale's and Barneys are something you cannot miss. Christmas in New York City can never be considered complete without a visit to the holiday windows decked up for the holidays.

The beautiful Saks Window Displays are generally unveiled in late November every year. If you have kids, you should check out the holiday window displays of Saks Fifth Avenue. They tend to be centered and designed around a seasonal book for children. They also feature playful animations which kids usually love. Another advantage is that Saks Fifth Avenue's windows are very conveniently located near the Rockefeller Center promenade.

понедельник, 7 декабря 2009 г.

Traditional Cuban Sandwich


The Cuban sandwich, also known as the cubano, is a popular meal in south Florida where many Cubans have settled since the early 20th century. These tasty, toasted Cuban sandwiches are definitely Tampa and Miami, Florida's favorite snack. These treats can be found in most restaurants in these cities, but the best places to buy them are from the street corner-snack bars, called loncherias.
No one is certain exactly where and when the Cuban sandwich was invented. A Cuban sandwich is a variation of a ham and cheese originally created by Cuban workers, either in Cuba or in the Cuban immigrant communities of Florida, most likely Ybor City in Tampa, Florida, though there are also accounts of a similar dish being served in Key West during the 1870's. Later on, Cuban immigrants and expatriates brought it to Miami where it is also still very popular.

As with Cuban bread, the origin of the Cuban sandwich (sometimes called a "Cuban mix", "mixto sandwich", or "Cuban Pressed Sandwich") is somewhat murky. The sandwich became a common lunch food for workers in both the cigar factories and sugar mills of Cuba and the cigar factories of Ybor City around 1900.

At that time, travel between Cuba and Florida was easy, and Cubans frequently sailed back and forth for employment, pleasure, and family visits. Because of this constant and largely undocumented movement of people and culture and ideas, it’s impossible to say exactly when and where the Cuban sandwich first became a common worker’s meal.  By around 1910, however, workers’ cafés in Ybor City, Key West, and Cuba were serving many such sandwiches daily.

In Cuba (where it is more commonly known as a mixto), the sandwich was served in kiosks, coffee bars and casual restaurants, especially in the big cities such as Havana or Santiago de Cuba. By the 1960s, Cuban sandwiches were also common on Miami cafeteria and restaurant menus, as the city had gained a large influx of Cuban residents after the Fidel Castro's 1959 rise to power in their native land.

The Communist Revolution caused a wave of Cuban expatriates to settle in other locations as well, and they brought their culture and cuisine with them. Cuban sandwiches are now served in various Cuban exile communities in places such as New York, New Jersey, Chicago, and Puerto Rico, among others.
While there is some debate as to the contents of a “true” Cuban sandwich, most are generally agreed upon. The traditional Cuban sandwich starts with Cuban bread. The loaf is sliced into lengths of 8-12 inches (20-30 cm), lightly buttered on the crust, and cut in half horizontally. A coat of yellow mustard is spread on the bread. Then roast pork, glazed ham, Swiss cheese, and thinly-sliced dill pickles are added in layers. Sometimes the pork is marinated in mojo and slow roasted.

The main regional disagreement about the sandwich’s recipe is whether or not to include salami. In Tampa, Genoa salami is traditionally layered in with the other meats, probably due to influence of Italian immigrants who lived side-by-side with Cubans and Spaniards in Ybor City. In Miami, salami is left out.
In South Florida, mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato are usually added. These additions are often available in restaurants in Tampa, but are frowned upon by traditionalists there.

When assembled, the sandwich is lightly toasted in a sandwich press called a plancha, which is somewhat similar to a panini press but without grooved surfaces. The plancha both heats and compresses the sandwich, which remains in the press until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted. It is usually cut into diagonal halves before serving.

To make 4 generous sandwiches:

Preheat a pancake griddle or large fry pan. Cut the bread into sections about 8 inches long. Cut these in half and spread butter on both halves (inside). Make each sandwich with the ingredients in this order: pickles, roasted pork, ham, and cheese. Be generous! Most people use a sweet cured ham (jamón dulce) or bolo ham for Cuban sandwiches. If you can find these hams in your area, great. Otherwise, look for a slightly sweet, soft textured ham with a mild taste.  Also, never use shaved ham or pork in a Cuban sandwich.

Place the sandwich on the hot griddle (fry pan) sprayed with a little "Pam" or lightly greased. Place a heavy iron skillet or bacon press on top of the sandwich to flatten.  Grill the sandwiches for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden. Make sure your griddle or fry pan is not too hot. Otherwise, the crust will burn before the cheese melts. Slice the sandwich in half diagonally and serve.

Every Cuban sandwich aficionado believes in their own version of this sandwich. In fact, they're usually passionate about this and will readily debate among themselves the finer point of how to make a Cuban sandwich. No visit to Tampa or Miami would be complete without sampling the cities claim to fame - the Cuban sandwich.