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Hisense 46″ LED Change Channel Static Problem Fixes!?!

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Changing channels can make a loud static sound that can be corrected by switching on "Auto Volume Control".

The crackling sound isn’t the TV. It’s your digital source – like your cable or dish. You need to change the settings from Dolby 5.1 to PCM. When you do, the crackling sound will go away.

07/20/2012

The first thing you want to check is the audio setting in the cable box. Make sure the audio is disabled. Secondly, check the audio settings on the TV. Select menu, then audio, select SPDIF TYPE, then chooses PCM. If this does not correct the problem please contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer is aware of this problem. They have created a firmware update to correct the problem. Please call customer service at 1-888-935-8880

Blackeyed Peas Hummus

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A couple of days ago, I bought a can of Hanover Blackeye Peas (I think it is “eyed” and not “eye”.) to test as a hummus substitute for Garbanzo beans. Not quite the same texture as Garbanzo beans, but a little mealy if not cooked thoroughly. I ground them up and added garlic, chopped onion, coriander and a handful of Italian parsley. It ground to a more smooth paste than the Garbanzos would have. The coriander gave the paste an interesting flavor.

[NOTE 12/05/24]:  As I re-read this short posting, I recalled that recently I made some regular hummus (Garbanzo beans), and I also made some Black Bean Hummus.  I liked the flavor of both, but I had added some Spicy Chili Crisp to the black bean version and this gave it an exceptionally different flavor.  It wasn’t too hot, but just enough heat and flavor to be a pleasant alternative.  And, I put both of them in a single plastic container to take down for Thanksgiving dinner.  *Recall I like re-using the Hillshire Farms plastic containers, with red lids, from their deli meat selections.  The two colors of hummus were striking in the tub.

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Assorted kitchen cart additions

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Over the Drawer/Cabinet Paper Towel Holder, Brushed Nickel ($9.99 – Amazon.com)

http://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-76771-Drawer-Cabinet-Brushed/dp/B0020VFM3C/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1344001831&sr=8-9&keywords=paper+towel+holder

Interdesign Over the Cabinet Towel Bar

http://www.amazon.com/Interdesign-Over-The-Cabinet-Towel/dp/B000R2JZ4I/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_cp_3 ($6.67 – Amazon.com)

This towel bar would be excellent for hanging hooks that would hold assorted kitchen utensils (e.g. vegetable peeler, melon baller, cheese slicer, etc.). **Just thought that the cart already had a towel rack, one on each side of the cart, that could be used for the same purpose. I just need to find good hooks! Wonder if those little caribiners would be good for this?

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Aspen 24” Black Counter Stool ($169 – Crate & Barrel) plus cushion

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/aspen-24-black-counter-stool/s496513

Could sit the chair in the living room in front of the air intake for the heating/air unit. This would not block air intake.

Could use the chair in the kitchen with the island cart.

Delta 24” Aluminum Counter Stool ($139 – Crate & Barrel)

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/delta-24-aluminum-counter-stool/s437824