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If you are walking down a busy city street, or even streets in small towns, you may notice an increase in the amount of outdoor advertising restaurants are doing. Outdoor menu boards are all the rage right now in outdoor advertising. This form of advertisement is simple - place a menu board outside (whether it be dry erase or chalkboard style) and write your specials for the day on it. This simple sign will draw customers into your restaurant that might not have stopped otherwise, as they can see what they will be getting before they take the time to walk into your restaurant.

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Shawarma is a Middle Eastern sandwich-like wrap that can feature numerous types of meat, including shaved lamb, goat, chicken, turkey, beef, or a mixture of meats. (This recipe features chicken.) These delicious sandwhiches are a staple for fast-food in the Middle East and Northern Africa. A variety of toppings and additional food items can be added to garnish the Shawarma or add flavors.

Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients:

10 cloves garlic, chopped
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon ground pepper
5 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 pieces pita bread
1 tomato, chopped
Shawarma Sauce, recipe follows

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San Jamar Kleen BrushThere aren’t many things more relaxing than a nice cold beer. The only way to make beer better is to make sure that it is clean. San-Jamar has taken this task and made it a reality with Kleen-Plug™. Their innovative plugs not only keep your taps safe from fruit flies and insects throughout the night, but they also have a brush on the end to clean the line between uses. San Jamar has designed a brush that fits all tap sizes and keeps your beer cleaner for a fresher, better tasting drink.

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Beverly Lewis

Dear Friends, Family and Colleagues:

It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we at KaTom send this message. Beverly Lewis, one of KaTom’s beloved team members, passed yesterday evening, November 10, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beverly was a valued member of our team - our family - for many years. Over the course of this time, she touched each and every one of our hearts in a special way. Whether you were one of her many customers that she gave special care and attention to, or a member of her team, you always knew that you were dealing with someone wonderful. Beverly was a respected colleague and shared her expertise with all her teammates. She worked hard and consistently and always remained a student of life.

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Veterans (as well as active duty military personnel in some cases) can look forward to many perks on Wednesday, November 11. This day is Veteran’s Day; a day when we should all take the time to honor and thank the veterans and active military personnel who make great sacrifices every day to make our country, our lives, and our futures safer. As a former military wife, I understand the sacrifice and hardships associated with the military lifestyle and hope that all veterans and / or active duty personnel will take full advantage of the offers presented to them on Wednesday.

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Studies have recently found that diets which are high in processed and fatty foods can actually have more of an impact on your health than was originally thought. Aside from the obvious effects of weight gain and clogged arteries, processed and fatty foods have also been linked to depression. Consuming large quantities of these foods greatly increase your risk for depression versus someone who chooses healthier foods and has an overall healthier lifestyle.

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Paella is traditionally a rice dish that is believed to have originated to the current form near the eastern coast of Spain’s Valencian region in the mid 19th century. There are numerous types of paella, and the dish can be created with various types of ingredients, including seafood, chicken, and vegetables. This recipe is for a seafood paella that is sure to be a hit!

Seafood Paella

Ingredients:

3 cups rice, converted, parboiled
1 cup olive oil
6 cups of fish broth, preferably homemade
5 tomatoes, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 big onion, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 small jar of red peppers, cut lengthwise for garnish

1.5 pounds langoustines (Norway Lobster), peeled but head and tail on
2 pounds mussels
1/2 pound clams
1 pound fish for fish-broth - totally 6 cups of broth
1.5 pounds squid, cleaned and cut in stripes
Lemon wedges for garnish (3 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon saffron and yellow food-coloring (Mix with heated broth)
3/5 ounces defrosted small peas (not necessary)
Salt and pepper

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