The FDIC is clarifying its policy and supervisory approach related to facilitating payment processing services directly, or indirectly through a third party, for merchant customers engaged in higher-risk activities.

Five federal regulatory agencies encourage financial institutions to work with customers affected by the federal government shutdown.

Talks between Germany and Norway about how to boost the trading of electricity from renewable sources are being held up by concerns that the power cable running under the North Sea won’t ever make money.

France’s planned energy law will mobilize about €10 billion (US $13.4 billion) in investment through tax credits and low-interest loans to spur efficiency and renewable power, Environment Minister Segolene Royal said.

Policies favoring clean energy and increased competition would normally dim prospects for existing producers. Not in Chile, where foreign investors are driving a renewable boom at a time of surging returns by local utilities.

U.K. electricity from low-carbon sources accounted for almost a quarter of the country’s generation in the fourth quarter as Drax Group Plc converted a second coal-power plant to burn wood.

Australia’s largest electricity producer committed to close its coal-fired power plants within 35 years as part of an effort to cut the nation’s dependence on the fossil fuel.

Renewable energy will draw almost two-thirds of the spending on new power plants over the next 25 years, dwarfing spending on fossil fuels, as plunging costs make solar the first choice for consumers and the poorest nations.

As a carbon-neutral energy source, biomass technology is helping organizations generate electricity and heat while reducing their carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.

Less than two weeks after 175 nations signed the pivotal Paris Agreement on climate change, a question lingers: What happens now?

Chile's Schwager Energy and China-based Shenyang Yuanda Commercial & Investment Co. signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 3 to build the 3-MW Los Pinos run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant in southern Chile's Lagos region, according to BN Americas.
 

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From Gourmet 2009. -- posted by Vicki Kaye

From Gourmet 2007. The finished product seems too juicy but the biscuits quickly absorb. This can be used with rotisserie chicken too. I used a 13 x 9 pan. So delicious. -- posted by Vicki Kaye

From Nov 2009 Southern Living magazine. It can be baked in 9 lightly greased (6-oz) ramekins OR baked in a greased and floured 9-inch square pan. If using the 9-inch pan, increase bake time to 50 to 55 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream or drizzle with Rum Glaze. The rum glaze recipe follows the gingerbread recipe. The glaze recipe makes about 1/2 cup. -- posted by Bren in LR

From Sept 2009 Southern Living magazine. -- posted by Bren in LR

From 365 Ways To Cook Chinese, one of my favorite cookbooks ever. -- posted by Zephyrs Breeze

I decided to experiment and made cookies with Milka chocolate, which turned out to be divinely delicious. I recommend everyone to cook, I hope you enjoy the recipe!!! The video is on the channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WazucI_pYk8 -- posted by Anastasia M.

from Bon Appetit. A delicious glaze. Make it often. -- posted by Vicki Kaye