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PROBLEM: In Vietnam, bitter melon halves are stuffed with meat mixtures, such as ground pork with black mushrooms and cellophane noodles, then braised.

SOLUTION: In Vietnam, bitter melon halves are stuffed with meat, mushrooms, noodles, abs then braised.

PROBLEM: ACTUARIAL COST METHODS - A recognized actuarial technique used for establishing the amount and the incidence of employer contributions or accounting charges for pension costs under a pension plan.

SOLUTION: ACTUARIAL COST METHODS - A recognized actuarial technique used for est. the amount and the incidence of employer contributions under a pension plan

PROBLEM: In the case of liquor, in particular, Prohibition had the effect of making consumption tantalizing and exciting. The speak-easy, the drink on the sly, the home brew-all these brought extra pleasure to those who imbibed.

SOLUTION:
In case of liquor, prohibition had effect of making consumption exiciting. Speak-easy, the drink on the sly, home brew brought extra pleasure to those imbibed.