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The Numbers

Health Insurance

41% Portion of working-age, moderate-income Americans who lacked health insurance last year, up from 28% in 2001.

15.7% Portion of all Americans who were uninsured in 2004, the most recent year for which overall data are available.

Hot Recipes

Original Buffalo Wings Recipe

- 2 1/2 lb. fresh chicken wings (12-16 whole wings)
- 1/2 cup Original Anchor Bar Sauce

If preferred, split wings at joint, pat dry. Deep fry at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or bake at 425 degrees for 45 minutes until completely cooked and crispy; drain. Put in a bowl, add sauce and toss until wings are completely covered. Serve with bleu cheese and celery.

Home

Other uses

Other than culinary and medicinal, chile peppers have some uses that are quite interesting. For example, capsaicin is being added to paint for the bottoms of ships to keep them clear of barnacles. Some home uses for chile powder include putting some cayenne in with the bird seed to keep out the squirrels. Birds have an incredible tolerance for pepper heat and the vitamin A improves their plumage. Cayenne powder is a handy remedy for pests such as ants. Just line the door jam to keep them out. A good, strong extract brushed on cables and wires will keep rodents from chewing on them. The uses go on and on.

Tidbits

Chile, Chili, Chilli or Chillie?
Within the world of spicy foods, there is some disagreement upon the spelling of the plant that we all know and love. Probably the best answer to this is that it all depends upon where you live. In North America, England, and Australia, it is commonly spelled "chili." In the South and Southwestern U.S. it is called "chile" and "chile pepper." In India and Asia, it is often spelled "chilli." And South Africa it will be seen as "chillie."