pearlite July 1, 2020 Share July 1, 2020 24 minutes ago, jewel21 said: It's the gravy in the poutine that can congeal. Right, but stuff like Swiss Chalet sauce [similar to original poutine sauce] doesn't congeal. Trust me, I've left Swiss Chalet fries & sauce in the fridge, and it stays liquid. Can you still get Quebec barbeque sauce? I don't mean the red bottled stuff; I mean the sauce like Ricardo's: https://www.ricardocuisine.com/en/recipes/6246-barbecue-sauce We buy it here as St Hubert sauce or SC sauce at Métro, but there are a lot of arguments over Swiss Chalet vs. St Hubert. And since we're getting sorta Canadian here, one of the PQ things I miss is a guédille. Any kind. I drove around Beauce and la Malbaie and ate them at a lot of food trucks. 2 3 Link to comment
OhioSongbird July 1, 2020 Share July 1, 2020 I sooo want to try a poutine sometime. I've become addicted to You Gotta Eat Here! hosted by Canadian John Catucci. Never heard of him before but I'm a big fan now. He's a comic/singer and the food is to die for...or from. 😉 He goes all over Canada and occasionally the US to these wonderful small local cafes, diners, etc. and they show how to make some of their house specialties. Check it out sometime. I bet pearlite's been to one somewhere in TO as he goes there a lot. 4 Link to comment
pearlite July 1, 2020 Share July 1, 2020 1 minute ago, OhioSongbird said: I sooo want to try a poutine sometime. I've become addicted to You Gotta Eat Here! hosted by Canadian John Catucci. Never heard of him before but I'm a big fan now. He's a comic/singer and the food is to die for...or from. 😉 He goes all over Canada and occasionally the US to these wonderful small local cafes, diners, etc. and they show how to make some of their house specialties. Check it out sometime. I bet pearlite's been to one somewhere in TO as he goes there a lot. Yup, he covered several restaurants/diners on Roncesvalles, where luv2lurk and I live. Because of the current situation, restaurants that are surviving [they can't be open as eat-in places] opened up stalls or those Euro-style glass curtain walls out front and sell take out. It's been a nice opportunity to try some of their stuff. And the liquor licensing silently loosened up so that they can sell beer and wine on the street too. I'm only sad that one of the two Maritimes-style fish restaurants is having trouble. I saw Catucci a few times on the street, but that was a few years ago. Are they still making that show? If you want a poutine, a real one, make Ricardo's Quebec barbecue sauce--not gravy--and pour it over fries. You can use cheese curds on the fries if you like, but bits of medium white cheddar would do. They're not haute cuisine. 5 Link to comment
jewel21 July 1, 2020 Share July 1, 2020 There's so many different kinds of poutine now it's crazy. It just to be the classic with the brown gravy and then Italian poutine with a red sauce and ground beef in it. Now you can get poutine with smoked meat, chicken, hotdogs, and lord knows what else. I'm a classic girl (although I haven't had one in like 8 years) so brown gravy and cheese curds for me, please. 1 3 Link to comment
OhioSongbird July 1, 2020 Share July 1, 2020 I had to Google it and the show was on from 2012-2017 so I'm seeing reruns. All new to me. And you're right on the variety of poutine. So many versions....and they all look damn good. Don't see a hungry emoji or I'd use it.... 4 1 Link to comment
bannana July 2, 2020 Share July 2, 2020 A little Canada Day humour! Make America Canada Again🍁 6 1 Link to comment
luv2lurk July 2, 2020 Share July 2, 2020 (edited) 🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day fellow Canucks 🇨🇦 I have never eaten poutine, so do I have to turn in my citizenship? I do like malt vinegar (or white if malt is not available) on my fries which was strange to Americans years ago when I travelled there. I think John Catucci featured 4 restaurants on Roncy - 3 of which I have been to - Cafe Polonez (Polish food - pierogis, borsch etc), Barque (smoked meat, pork and chicken) and La Cubana (Cuban food and I went only after seeing the episode - it did not disappoint!) The fourth - Cardinal Rule is now out of business but the episode is famous for John singing about the deep fried mac and cheese balls (I can sill hear it in my head). He did have a show in 2019 called Big Food Bucket List - so watch out for that one OhioSongbird. I can't believe Environment Canada just issued a heat warning for Toronto - hasn't it already been hot enough? Maybe the library will open as a cooling centre so I can pick up my hold book (curb side pick up has no slots available for 3 weeks) No AC here (and my ceiling fan has decided not to work), so no danger of gravy or anything congealing. I have already become used to wet as a perpetual state. Looking forward to neighbours setting off fireworks tonight (the cat isn't). There is someone close by that has been setting them off a few times per week since Victoria Day - I can hear, but not see. Has that been happening around you pearlite? Just learned that activity is totally illegal - can only set off fireworks on Victoria Day and Canada Day without a permit. Will not be rushing to the phone to report. Edited July 2, 2020 by luv2lurk 9 Link to comment
Snaporaz July 2, 2020 Share July 2, 2020 Aww, I missed Canada Day by a minute, but I hope our wonderfully patient neighbors had a nice holiday! 8 Link to comment
bannana July 2, 2020 Share July 2, 2020 4 hours ago, luv2lurk said: I have never eaten poutine, so do I have to turn in my citizenship? I do like malt vinegar (or white if malt is not available) on my fries which was strange to Americans years ago when I travelled there. I also love malt vinegar on my fries. 🍟🍁 So I have had poutine, and was not a huge fan. My relatives in Ontario and Quebec love it. However, restaurants in Canada a few years back started making a sort of gourmet poutine, e.g., braised short ribs poutine or lobster poutine. Those I love! But the original cheese curds, gravy and fries, not so much. 1 4 Link to comment
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pearlite July 2, 2020 Share July 2, 2020 12 hours ago, luv2lurk said: 🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day fellow Canucks 🇨🇦 I have never eaten poutine, so do I have to turn in my citizenship? I do like malt vinegar (or white if malt is not available) on my fries which was strange to Americans years ago when I travelled there. I think John Catucci featured 4 restaurants on Roncy - 3 of which I have been to - Cafe Polonez (Polish food - pierogis, borsch etc), Barque (smoked meat, pork and chicken) and La Cubana (Cuban food and I went only after seeing the episode - it did not disappoint!) The fourth - Cardinal Rule is now out of business but the episode is famous for John singing about the deep fried mac and cheese balls (I can sill hear it in my head). He did have a show in 2019 called Big Food Bucket List - so watch out for that one OhioSongbird. I can't believe Environment Canada just issued a heat warning for Toronto - hasn't it already been hot enough? Maybe the library will open as a cooling centre so I can pick up my hold book (curb side pick up has no slots available for 3 weeks) No AC here (and my ceiling fan has decided not to work), so no danger of gravy or anything congealing. I have already become used to wet as a perpetual state. Looking forward to neighbours setting off fireworks tonight (the cat isn't). There is someone close by that has been setting them off a few times per week since Victoria Day - I can hear, but not see. Has that been happening around you pearlite? Just learned that activity is totally illegal - can only set off fireworks on Victoria Day and Canada Day without a permit. Will not be rushing to the phone to report. Nah, luv2lurk--poutine's just a variant on chips and gravy. Malt vinegar or nothing--I grew up calling it chip vinegar. Catucci was also at Defina, the pizza place near Mabel's, and I think, like Guy Fieri, he went to Ace as well. La Cubana's food I found kind of dull, what about you? I'm kind of sad that Stamp's Lane, the Maritime fish place, may be going out--I'd never tried it until lately and it was good. You know, I've never been to Polonez even after decades of living here--anyone I know who has, loves it. But not in this heat for sure. Yeah, enjoying the damn heat, are we? No--those few days when it was low 20s were nice. But now, if I'm walking south to Sobeys, Benna's, or one of the vegetable stores, it's gotta be early or it's vile. And yes, we get the idiots setting off amateur fireworks in the Howard School playground any weekend that takes their fancy. 1 6 Link to comment
jewel21 July 2, 2020 Share July 2, 2020 Someone was shooting off a few fireworks Tuesday evening at 7 PM in broad daylight as I was leaving work. I could hear them being released but couldn't see anything. It's going to be in the 40s Celsius with the heat index all next week (and I think we're reaching there the past few days already) and I'm not looking forward to it, especially since the AC at work has been broken for weeks and I have to wear a mask and a lab coat. 2 Link to comment
OhioSongbird July 2, 2020 Share July 2, 2020 Here in sunny Ohio it's 91 F and humid as hell. You walk outside and your glasses fog up.....gonna be like this for the next week. Boychild is coming down tomorrow for the weekend. I made chili and it's gonna be chili, hot dogs, salad, veg and dip (peaches famous of course) and banana pudding (son's favorite). Inside thank you very much...we love games and movies so we will be entertained. Happy belated Canada Day up north and everyone here have a great 4th of July! 10 Link to comment
peacheslatour July 2, 2020 Share July 2, 2020 47 minutes ago, OhioSongbird said: Here in sunny Ohio it's 91 F and humid as hell. You walk outside and your glasses fog up.....gonna be like this for the next week. Boychild is coming down tomorrow for the weekend. I made chili and it's gonna be chili, hot dogs, salad, veg and dip (peaches famous of course) and banana pudding (son's favorite). Inside thank you very much...we love games and movies so we will be entertained. Happy belated Canada Day up north and everyone here have a great 4th of July! We're having BBQ chicken sandwiches, potato salad, watermelon, cherry pie, baked beans and of course The Dip. 11 Link to comment
geauxaway July 2, 2020 Share July 2, 2020 Yayyy! I love the 4th. Just going to be me and my son this year, which is a bummer, but I’m still gonna cook for him. On the menu: Taverns (sloppy joes), potato chips, beans, macaroni salad and homemade cheesecake (canned cherry topping). The kiddo is out right now with his PCA buying fireworks. Our city has a very liberal yet strict fireworks policy and everyone obeys it pretty well. Yesterday was the first legal day to purchase and light them off, so it was popping all day, but the 11 curfew hit and it went silent. The other cool thing is that all of the fireworks tents in our city are to the benefit of non profits (marching band, scouts, VFW, churches). It’s a pretty slick system we have around here and people seem to respect the rules because of that. 1 8 Link to comment
geauxaway July 3, 2020 Share July 3, 2020 I wish I could figure out how to post a picture because my boy came home from the fireworks tents with a bounty. And his pride and joy is the “Pooping Dog.” I wish I could share it all with y’all. He put $18 on my debit card and came home holding that bag of goodies as if it was a bag of gold. It made my heart so happy! 10 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt July 3, 2020 Share July 3, 2020 It's been sunny and in the 80s all week, and to stay the same over the holiday. I have vacation time I have to take and Mr.Stunt typically closes his office for a week over 4th of July, so we're spending it with my family. Normally, I would stay in town for remote broadcasting from 4th of July festivities, but they've been cancelled. The Thing's are staying in town for work. Thing2 is thinking about moving back to his campus house; both roommates (not done with school) have temporarily moved home with their parents during the pandemic, and it's been standing vacant since March. It's closer to the 3D print shop, online classes will be starting soon, and he wants to be on his own again. Mr. Stunt says it's female trouble, or the lack there of. Five more employees are ill with The Corona, plus 6 family/friends ill or testing positive. The station office I closed down is broadcasting from a remote unit, and I've taken volunteers to cover for the sick talent. A new station manager has been hired, but she won't take residence for two weeks. MIL is gradually improving, and she was allowed out into the garden for a short walk yesterday evening. She had a genuine smile for the first time in weeks. So did we. 12 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt July 3, 2020 Share July 3, 2020 (edited) Kadir Nelson’s “Say Their Names” -- A closeup examination of the artist’s latest cover, in which the murder of George Floyd embodies the history of violence inflicted upon black people in America. -- The cover features periwinkles, which have been used to locate the often unmarked graves of slaves. "The Periwinkle Initiative derives its name from the flower that certain scholars believe was the most common wildflower brought to gravesites of enslaved Americans. This perennial flower has guided researchers to many abandoned burial grounds that would have otherwise gone undetected. The resilient Periwinkle is a perfect symbol to represent the endurance of enslaved Americans and their legacy." (Slavery and Remembrance) Amid protests and a pandemic, what does it mean to be American in 2020? 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pearlite July 3, 2020 Share July 3, 2020 18 hours ago, OhioSongbird said: Here in sunny Ohio it's 91 F and humid as hell. You walk outside and your glasses fog up.....gonna be like this for the next week. Boychild is coming down tomorrow for the weekend. I made chili and it's gonna be chili, hot dogs, salad, veg and dip (peaches famous of course) and banana pudding (son's favorite). Inside thank you very much...we love games and movies so we will be entertained. Happy belated Canada Day up north and everyone here have a great 4th of July! Thanks, and enjoy your holiday! 33C [around 94F] here and TO is stinking humid in summer anytime, so it's gag-worthy. Sunny, though... 1 4 Link to comment
jewel21 July 3, 2020 Share July 3, 2020 I woke up today not knowing if it was Friday or Saturday. Never a good sign, heh. 1 2 5 Link to comment
peacheslatour July 3, 2020 Share July 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, jewel21 said: I woke up today not knowing if it was Friday or Saturday. Never a good sign, heh. Silly, it's Twedsnesday Marchuary 48th. 11 Link to comment
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We’re Living in the Retro-Future -- In some ways, the pandemic put time on fast-forward. In others, it transported us back—way back—into the past. The Girlboss Has Left the Building -- American workplaces are facing a reckoning. So what comes next? -- Related: What the fall of the 'girlboss' reveals -- No one told me. Ketchup, mustard and spice packets are selling like hotcakes New York Police Department's budget has been slashed by $1 billion -- Related: Police unions have helped shield officers from accountability. Now they're facing unprecedented backlash Pentagon report says Russia working with the Taliban and others to expedite US withdrawal from Afghanistan America has almost 800 billionaires, a record high -- The debate over whether the world’s megarich are too rich is really a debate about whether America’s megarich are too rich. -- How many of the megarich are discussing that they have too much money? Ed Henry fired from Fox News over sexual misconduct allegation Group says it has ample signatures to get pot on ballot Look for a slight darkening of part of the moon on July 4 and 5. -- Photo NASA How to watch the 'buck moon' lunar eclipse this Fourth of July weekend -- There's a partial penumbral eclipse on tap for the US on the night of July 4 and morning of July 5. New mass grave unearthed in Iraq’s north from brutal IS rule Analysts: Fire at Iran nuclear site hit centrifuge facility Defining the 'We' in the Declaration of Internet Freedom -- Left unsaid in a high-profile new document about Internet's principles is whose interests it represents--and how they'll be backed. Study: World’s pile of electronic waste grows ever higher Photo of toddler sitting on slain grandpa angers Kashmiris Hong Kong Is a Colony Once More -- With a far-reaching national-security law, overlords in a distant capital are again making decisions on the city’s behalf. -- Related: China’s new national security law is already chilling free speech in Hong Kong -- China’s new security law just went into effect in Hong Kong. Free speech evaporated overnight. 13-ton shipment of human hair, likely from Chinese prisoners, seized -- Where did you think natural extension and wig hair come from? Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein pal arrested, accused of luring girls for sex abuse Bishop: North Carolina priest kept on leave on abuse claims 1 7 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt July 3, 2020 Share July 3, 2020 (edited) Panzanella 8-10 oz stale crusty bread, cubed 22-24 oz ripe mixed tomatoes,, roughly chopped sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1-1/2 tablespoons small capers, rinsed and drained 1 small red onion, thin sliced and rinsed in cold water, drained 9 -10 oz jarred red peppers, drained and roughly chopped 8 anchovy fillets in oil,, drained and minced (optional) red wine vinegar extra virgin olive oil a bunch of fresh basil -- Cut stale bread into cubes and set aside to dry. Place tomatoes in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add rinsed capers, onions, peppers, bread cubes and anchovies, and toss with tomatoes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of vinegar and about 3 times as much extra virgin olive oil. Taste and add a little more salt, pepper, vinegar or oil, if needed. Remove basil leaves from stems, stir into salad and serve. Delicious with barbecued meats or roast chicken. Edited July 3, 2020 by Cupid Stunt 6 Link to comment
Capricasix July 3, 2020 Share July 3, 2020 7 hours ago, peacheslatour said: Silly, it's Twedsnesday Marchuary 48th. Jeremy Bearimy, baby! 7 Link to comment
peacheslatour July 4, 2020 Share July 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Cupid Stunt said: Panzanella 8-10 oz stale crusty bread, cubed 22-24 oz ripe mixed tomatoes,, roughly chopped sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1-1/2 tablespoons small capers, rinsed and drained 1 small red onion, thin sliced and rinsed in cold water, drained 9 -10 oz jarred red peppers, drained and roughly chopped 8 anchovy fillets in oil,, drained and minced (optional) red wine vinegar extra virgin olive oil a bunch of fresh basil -- Cut stale bread into cubes and set aside to dry. Place tomatoes in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add rinsed capers, onions, peppers, bread cubes and anchovies, and toss with tomatoes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of vinegar and about 3 times as much extra virgin olive oil. Taste and add a little more salt, pepper, vinegar or oil, if needed. Remove basil leaves from stems, stir into salad and serve. Delicious with barbecued meats or roast chicken. This is a good recipe. I've also added some chunks of feta. 1 4 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt July 4, 2020 Share July 4, 2020 Declaration of Independence The radicalism of the American Revolution and its lessons for today -- Harvard political theorist Danielle Allen discusses the US’s founding, prison abolition, and the future of democracy. Frederick Douglass' Descendants Read His Famous 'Fourth Of July' Speech Military vets and fireworks: It's a complicated relationship A wake-up call for the American dream Employment won't recover for a decade, CBO says -- The economic outlook for the next 10 years has “deteriorated significantly” since the CBO issued its last complete set of projections in January. Four Years Embedded With the Alt-Right -- What I learned about the seductive power of hate from making the documentary White Noise -- Related: The Making of an American Nazi -- How did Andrew Anglin go from being an antiracist vegan to the alt-right’s most vicious troll and propagandist and how might he be stopped? In this March 7, 2015, file photo, singing "We Shall Overcome," President Barack Obama, third from left, walks holding hands with Amelia Boynton, who was beaten during "Bloody Sunday," as they and the first family and others including Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga, left of Obama, walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., for the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday," a landmark event of the civil rights movement. Some residents in the landmark civil rights city of Selma, Ala., are among the critics of a bid to rename the historic bridge where voting rights marchers were beaten in 1965. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) Move to rename ‘Bloody Sunday’ bridge has critics in Selma Black Americans' wealth gap ties together the George Floyd protests and coronavirus -- Until the United States confronts the deep, structural reason that African Americans have been left vulnerable to a wide array of assaults, there can be no real justice. -- Related: Gap in U.S. Black and white unemployment rates is widest in five years Mural by Graffaholeks Crew -- Phoenix, Arizona Which companies have pulled their ads from Facebook so far? -- The #StopHateForProfit movement has led to more than 500 companies pulling their advertising from Facebook, which continues to receive criticism for its handling of hate speech. UK historian quits Cambridge post after slavery remarks The world's largest Confederate monument faces renewed calls for removal Associated Press Interview: Barcelona mayor wants Columbus statue debate -- That's reasonable. A Russian billionaire wants to buy some of America's controversial statues -- Sorry. Were going to build our own National Park of Conquerors and Lost Causes. Families of Syria detainees hope for news amid US sanctions US Navy to send two aircraft carriers and several warships to South China Sea 4 dead, 97 injured in blast at Turkish fireworks factory Vic Brown, Tamworth , UK A modelling framework to assess the likely effectiveness of facemasks in combination with ‘lock-down’ in managing the COVID-19 pandemic -- Translation: Widespread mask-wearing could prevent COVID-19 second waves: study Face Masks Considerably Reduce COVID-19 Cases in Germany: -- Related: The Masks Masquerade-- Incompetence and Errors in Reasoning Around Face Covering A likely culprit in Covid-19 surges: People hell-bent on ignoring social distancing orders -- Turbulent reopenings and partisan mask wars have only highlighted the nation’s preoccupation with personal liberty above all, even a deadly pandemic. -- Related: How to be alone -- Solitude is a skill. You can get better at it with practice. In search for a coronavirus early warning system, scientists look to the sewers -- "One of the very few positive things that could come out of COVID-19 is that we recognize that there is data within our wastewater," said one researcher. Drill Down To County Level And The U.S. COVID-19 Outbreak Looks Even Worse A User's Guide To Masks: What's Best At Protecting Others (And Yourself) Union tells actors not to work on pandemic film ‘Songbird’ How California went from success story to virus hot spot -- Related: LA sheriff will fine you $300 if you're not wearing a mask in public New outbreaks push inmate coronavirus cases past 50,000 A priest wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) walks in front of the body of a person who died of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as he collects woods to make a funeral pyre at a crematorium in New Delhi, India, July 3, 2020. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis Global coronavirus cases rise to more than 11 million The US, Brazil and others lifted lockdowns early. These charts show just how deadly that decision was A Visual Guide to the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus -- What scientists know about the inner workings of the pathogen that has infected the world Asia Today: 3,000 Australians in Melbourne in hard lockdown -- Related: Through the looking glass: South Korean 'augmented reality' mirror allows touchless cosmetics shopping Jimmie Johnson to Miss NASCAR's Brickyard 400 After Positive COVID-19 Test Russian Orthodox Church defrocks coronavirus-denying monk Cleveland Indians 'Prepared to Consider' Nickname Change More Seriously Human remains found during search for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen -- Related: Pfc. Vanessa Guillen bludgeoned to death on Army base, family attorney says The controversial most modern Uniper Datteln 4 coal-powered plant steams behind a corn field one month after the operational start in Datteln, Germany, Friday, July 3, 2020. The state governors Dietmar Woidke of Brandenburg, Michael Kretschmer of Saxony, Reiner Haseloff of Saxony-Anhalt and Armin Laschet of North Rhine-Westphalia meet in Berlin for the adoption by the Bundestag and Bundesrat of the laws on coal phase-out and structural strengthening in the affected federal states. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) Germany is first major economy to phase out coal and nuclear How can we ban facial recognition when it’s already everywhere? -- A growing number of gadgets are scanning your face. 1 8 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt July 4, 2020 Share July 4, 2020 (edited) . Edited July 4, 2020 by Cupid Stunt Wrong forum 1 Link to comment
pearlite July 4, 2020 Share July 4, 2020 Ah Desmond Dekker! Early Ska and I loved "The Israelites"! And "007/Shantytown"! I think we got a lot of those Jamaican records in TO before the US distributors picked up on them--Island population here has always been significant: Funny, I guess we hear more of the Jamaican dialects here and I remember the first time I saw The Harder They Come [and ran out and bought the album], I didn't have too much trouble understanding the patois dialogue. But then, I remember nobody could figure out what the hell Scotty was on about in "Draw Your Brakes"--the guitar line and backbeat are irresistible, and most of lyrics in the verses verses are fine, but then, "Forward and fiaca...": 1 6 Link to comment
SweePea59 July 4, 2020 Share July 4, 2020 Well, I'll throw my potato salad into the ring, just for variety here, so duck! Haha! I have a lot of food intolerances, allergies and sensitivities. No vinegar for me. I didn't always know I had these issues so I used to eat "normal food" and of course I miss it. So I wanted potato salad this summer and here's how I currently make it. (I was going to list it out like a normal recipe, but I can't do a return with a single line and that's annoying me. And it's not like anybody's going to follow my recipe anyway. So here we go...) Boil a small amount of peeled and chopped potatoes in one pot and 4 eggs in another. (I boil organic potatoes in spring water and the free range etc eggs in tap water.) While they are boiling, dice 2 stalks of (organic) celery and 1 large jalapeno and add them to a large bowl with a lot of EVOO and some pink mineral salt (salt to taste) to marinate. Once boiled, drain the potatoes and add them to the bowl, mix very well. Then peel and chop the hardboiled eggs and mix them in, well but not to the point that there are no bits of yellow chunks. I like to serve it warm, but it's good cold also. Gluten free, soy free, grain free, dairy free, fairly low oxalate, sugar free... nothing fermented... and it tastes good to me. 8 Link to comment
peacheslatour July 4, 2020 Share July 4, 2020 1 hour ago, SweePea59 said: Well, I'll throw my potato salad into the ring, just for variety here, so duck! Haha! I have a lot of food intolerances, allergies and sensitivities. No vinegar for me. I didn't always know I had these issues so I used to eat "normal food" and of course I miss it. So I wanted potato salad this summer and here's how I currently make it. (I was going to list it out like a normal recipe, but I can't do a return with a single line and that's annoying me. And it's not like anybody's going to follow my recipe anyway. So here we go...) Boil a small amount of peeled and chopped potatoes in one pot and 4 eggs in another. (I boil organic potatoes in spring water and the free range etc eggs in tap water.) While they are boiling, dice 2 stalks of (organic) celery and 1 large jalapeno and add them to a large bowl with a lot of EVOO and some pink mineral salt (salt to taste) to marinate. Once boiled, drain the potatoes and add them to the bowl, mix very well. Then peel and chop the hardboiled eggs and mix them in, well but not to the point that there are no bits of yellow chunks. I like to serve it warm, but it's good cold also. Gluten free, soy free, grain free, dairy free, fairly low oxalate, sugar free... nothing fermented... and it tastes good to me. That sounds really good. Have you tried rice wine vinegar? My son's pediatrician told me that no one is allergic to white rice. 3 4 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt July 5, 2020 Share July 5, 2020 (edited) Three Flags, Jasper Johns 1958 Mississippi could drop Jim Crow-era statewide voting process Columbus statue toppled by Baltimore protesters In troubled times: Independence Day in a land of confusion In this Wednesday, June 24, 2020, photograph, a woman walks past a mural in tribute to Frederick Douglass on the exterior wall of the Black-owned Slade's Bar and Grill in the South End neighborhood of Boston. Many from outside Boston have recently ordered takeout, purchased gift cards and supported the restaurant amid nationwide protests against racism. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Religious leaders to invoke Frederick Douglass on July 4th -- Related: Poor People's Campaign Budapest, Hungary -- Stencil by Baloncici Birth of a pandemic: inside the first weeks of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan Governors stress ‘personal responsibility’ over virus orders A couple dressed with the colours of the U.S. flag ride their motorcycle in front of the U.S. Capitol Building Washington, July 4, 2020. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts Reuters PICTURES - SUN JUL 5, 2020 - America celebrates the Fourth of July Tracking the novel coronavirus in the U.S. -- At least 2,856,411 cases of the highly contagious novel coronavirus have been reported in the United States and its territories, according to a Reuters tally of state and local government sources. The U.S. diagnosed its first COVID-19 case in Washington state on Jan. 20. At least 129,730 have died of the illness across the United States, with the largest numbers so far in New York state. -- COVID-19 CASES AS OF JULY 5, 2020, 1:10 A.M. (ET) -- Related: Florida, Texas post daily COVID-19 records as 'positivity' rates climb Britain puts $10 million into study on long term effects of COVID-19 Barcelona, Spain Barcelona's landmark Sagrada Familia reopens for key workers ‘They feel invincible’: how California’s coronavirus plan went wrong -- The state lifted restrictions, and it turned into a jailbreak. -- Related: Governor warns California officials to enforce health rules Iran records highest daily death toll from COVID-19 Sex workers lack food for taking HIV drugs during COVID-19 Teen's coronavirus-themed prom dress made of duct tape is a work of art Penn State is tracking those in contact with a 21-year-old student who died of Covid-19 complications Virus Surges in Arizona, but the Rodeo Goes On India coronavirus cases hit record high amid monsoon rains Virus spike in Spain reveals plight of seasonal farm workers 'We don't want things to get out of hand again': as New York reopens, dangers lie ahead World Health Organization halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in COVID trials after failure to reduce death -- Is everyone done wasting time and money on testing drugs that don't work on The Corona? CDC Image A rare case of brain-destroying amoeba has been confirmed in Florida China says G4 swine flu virus not new; does not infect humans easily Why tick season could be worse in the summer of Covid-19 Hey, sports fans: Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo crush the hot dog contest -- again Bellagio error may be biggest sportsbook loss for Vegas Owen Morse sets hang gliding world record for piloting 222.22 miles over California's Owens Valley -- Related: Flight detail Owen Morse · 19.6.2020 · 368.38 km -- He flew by my parent's house. Dixon breaks through at Indianapolis with victory in Grand Prix -- Related: Knocked out of NASCAR Brickyard 400, Johnson copes at home with virus Predominantly Black armed protesters march through Confederate memorial park in Georgia Violence mars Portland protests, frustrates Black community Cops fired over photos of chokehold used on Elijah McClain Red Bull driver Alexander Albon of Thailand steers his car during the third practice session at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, July 4, 2020. The Austrian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Leonhard Foeger/Pool via Associated Press) More than 4,000 coronavirus tests in Formula 1 prove negative -- Related: Grand Prix drivers split as Leclerc and Verstappen refuse to take knee on grid This town of 170,000 replaced some cops with medics and mental health workers. It's worked for over 30 years Australians widen protests backing Black Lives Matter, indigenous people Police: 2 women hit by car on Seattle highway amid protest At Pride march in Paris, activists demand racial justice too A restaurant supporting the pro-democracy movement has replaced protest slogans with blank memos in Hong Kong. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters 'Hidden language': Hongkongers get creative against security law Geofence warrants to be tested in Virginia bank robbery case US envoy forges ahead with troubled Taliban peace deal -- Related: Critics of US-Taliban deal say militants can’t be trusted-- So, it's mutual distrust; that's a point of agreement. Let's move on to the shape of the table. Israel says 'not necessarily' behind all Iran nuclear site incidents *Wink Wink* The Plastic Free July challenge is here to help you rid your life of single-use plastic waste Record debts come due for Canadian oil patch after five years of crisis -- Related: Venezuela sanctions set off fight for ‘plundered’ oil cargo Rapper Kanye West announces U.S. presidential bid on Twitter-- Tick tock Yeezy. Earl Cameron, pioneering British film actor, dies at 102 Edited July 5, 2020 by Cupid Stunt 6 Link to comment
boes July 5, 2020 Share July 5, 2020 Are any of you dealing with a big uptick in fireworks this year? We've been having them nightly for at least a month - and not small sounds, but big, booming, sounds like explosions sort of noise. Friday night, and then last night were the worst I've ever heard. The explosions started around 4:30pm and lasted, without a break until after 1am. The dog's outdoor times have had to be curtailed because they just don't handle the noise well at all, and yesterday's was so bad I had to drug them. I hate doing that. Over the past two fireworks-filled nights - up in Northern California, East Bay - we had at least 18 fires caused by fireworks, one burned down a barn with the horses in it lost, and we've got fire departments and volunteers stretched to the limit putting those out, knowing that any single one could start a wildfire with devastating consequences. It sounded like the bombing of Baghdad here last night, between the explosions and the sirens of the fire trucks and rescue vehicles. And I know this isn't the end of it, not by a long shot. 1 Link to comment
geauxaway July 5, 2020 Share July 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, boes said: Are any of you dealing with a big uptick in fireworks this year? We've been having them nightly for at least a month - and not small sounds, but big, booming, sounds like explosions sort of noise. Friday night, and then last night were the worst I've ever heard. The explosions started around 4:30pm and lasted, without a break until after 1am. The dog's outdoor times have had to be curtailed because they just don't handle the noise well at all, and yesterday's was so bad I had to drug them. I hate doing that. Over the past two fireworks-filled nights - up in Northern California, East Bay - we had at least 18 fires caused by fireworks, one burned down a barn with the horses in it lost, and we've got fire departments and volunteers stretched to the limit putting those out, knowing that any single one could start a wildfire with devastating consequences. It sounded like the bombing of Baghdad here last night, between the explosions and the sirens of the fire trucks and rescue vehicles. And I know this isn't the end of it, not by a long shot. I’ve heard that from a lot of people, but if I’m being honest I haven’t noticed it where I live. Like I said before upthread our city has a very clear fireworks policy and for the most part it is respected. I heard maybe a few stragglers after midnight (last nights cutoff time). Now, as per usual, people went crazy during the allowed times, there was still a smoke cloud over the city this morning. 5 Link to comment
peacheslatour July 5, 2020 Share July 5, 2020 38 minutes ago, boes said: Are any of you dealing with a big uptick in fireworks this year? We've been having them nightly for at least a month - and not small sounds, but big, booming, sounds like explosions sort of noise. Friday night, and then last night were the worst I've ever heard. The explosions started around 4:30pm and lasted, without a break until after 1am. The dog's outdoor times have had to be curtailed because they just don't handle the noise well at all, and yesterday's was so bad I had to drug them. I hate doing that. Over the past two fireworks-filled nights - up in Northern California, East Bay - we had at least 18 fires caused by fireworks, one burned down a barn with the horses in it lost, and we've got fire departments and volunteers stretched to the limit putting those out, knowing that any single one could start a wildfire with devastating consequences. It sounded like the bombing of Baghdad here last night, between the explosions and the sirens of the fire trucks and rescue vehicles. And I know this isn't the end of it, not by a long shot. Yep, from ten pm until two am it felt like mortar blasts. Our cat is usually not bothered but this year he was terrified. "Murka, fuck yeah." 4 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt July 5, 2020 Share July 5, 2020 There's been fireworks going off like it's the Siege of Leningrad; not all the time, but once it starts, it's a relentless barrage. We have to stay up with the stock to keep them from bolting or hurting themselves. The chickens and Guernseys are off, right along with my father, the vet. It's 1968 in Hue to him. There were no official 4th of July festivities locally; no parade, no street dance, no rodeo, no carnival, no flea market. The farmer's market went on as usual, and was a madhouse; lots of people back home to visit. Mom and I sold out before 10am. We threw the tent and table in the truck bed and got out. It would have been nice to stay and visit, but The Corona is fierce in California right now. 5 Link to comment
OhioSongbird July 5, 2020 Share July 5, 2020 Another reason I'm glad I'm in the country.... 3 Link to comment
SweePea59 July 5, 2020 Share July 5, 2020 On 7/4/2020 at 6:06 PM, peacheslatour said: That sounds really good. Have you tried rice wine vinegar? My son's pediatrician told me that no one is allergic to white rice. Thanks, but it's not the allergy factor, it's the fermented factor. 2 3 Link to comment
SweePea59 July 5, 2020 Share July 5, 2020 (edited) I'm not in Gotham City where it's horrendous. Where I am it hasn't been too bad except for last night. Hopefully that was it. Edited to add: Oooops, I spoke too soon. And it's not even dark out. Edited July 6, 2020 by SweePea59 3 Link to comment
OhioSongbird July 6, 2020 Share July 6, 2020 Police arrive at a crime scene where a woman has murdered her husband with his guitar collection. Officer: "First offender?" Woman: "No...I started with the Gibson." I shall see myself out now..... 7 Link to comment
jewel21 July 6, 2020 Share July 6, 2020 So our numbers are way down, but Montreal is now fully opened. And in my neighbourhood, very few people are wearing masks. And the park across the street from my house is constantly full of people, we're talking at least 50 people when I was passing by the past two days. And, everyone is clustered together or playing sports. It's honestly terrifying and I'm just waiting for the cases to skyrocket. Although it seems to be taking longer than I had anticipated. We're also testing fewer people, but word is it's more younger people being infected these days. As of July 13, it will now be mandatory for those on the bus and metro to wear masks, although the STM has said they can't enforce the rule since they don't have enough manpower. I'm so happy I don't have to take a bus and metro to work anymore. 6 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt July 6, 2020 Share July 6, 2020 (edited) A Clockwork Orange/East London/French muralist Zabou Why time feels so weird in 2020 -- Some days seem to pass very slowly while some weeks, and even months, fly by. A set of simple perception tests illustrate some factors that can distort our sense of time. 239 Experts With 1 Big Claim: The Coronavirus Is Airborne -- Related: World Health Organization underplaying risk of airborne spread of Covid-19, say scientists With pandemic, NYC taxi drivers' livelihoods hang in the balance -- Related: 2020 Pulitzer Prize Winner Brian M. Rosenthal of The New York Times -- For an exposé of New York City’s taxi industry that showed how lenders profited from predatory loans that shattered the lives of vulnerable drivers, reporting that ultimately led to state and federal investigations and sweeping reforms. Broadway actor Nick Cordero dies after battle with coronavirus -- Go with God. As Coronavirus Surges in U.S., Some Countries Have Just About Halted It The death of the bra: will the great lingerie liberation of lockdown last? -- Working from home has been a chance to do away with uncomfortable, unnecessary underwear. And many women have no intention of returning to underwires and constriction Amid pandemic, fewer students seek federal aid for college -- The Corona gap year Latino, Black neighborhoods struggle with test disparities Socially-distancing crowd pleasers: Exploring the future of fun Serbian soldiers set up beds for treatment of possible COVID-19 infected patients inside the Belgrade Arena, in Belgrade, Serbia, Monday, July 6, 2020. Serbian authorities have declared an emergency in the capital Belgrade because of a surge in the new coronavirus cases. Emergency measures also have been introduced in several other towns in Serbia where hospitals have been overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients in recent days. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) Serbia opens field hospital; S Africa mulls tougher lockdown Australia to shut state border as Melbourne infections surge Egypt arrests doctors, silences critics over virus outbreak Czech volunteers develop functioning lung ventilator in days -- You don't need GM and a battalion of lobbyists to skim the cream off the top? Communists! Residents, wearing white clothes and traditional red scarves, enjoy lunch outside the City Hall on the day the ''txupinazo'' would usually take place to start the famous San Fermin festival, which was due canceled this year by the conoravirus, in Pamplona, northern Spain, Monday, July 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos) Little to celebrate in Pamplona with no running of the bulls -- The bulls are good with the reprieve. After the coronavirus, China moves to kick its exotic meat habit -- At least 200 species of wildlife, from snakes to civet cats to scorpions, are bred and traded in China, according to the Humane Society International. -- Related: Northeast Indian state bans sale of dog meat amid protest Here are five charts that track how the U.S. economy is recovering from coronavirus -- With states continuing to lift coronavirus restrictions, people across the U.S. have felt more comfortable traveling, taking transit, eating out and even moving to a new home .. And infecting each other. -- That's a positive spin on the first wave of coronavirus crashing over our heads -- Related: Economist Mark Zandi predicts job numbers will be "meaningfully worse" in July amid COVID spikes These charts show how economic progress has stalled for Black Americans since the Civil Rights era ‘The growth is exponential’ Florida and Texas report surge of coronavirus cases over Fourth of July -- Florida and Texas hit a record number of daily coronavirus cases, respectively reporting 11,445 and 8,258 new cases, according to figures released by the states’ health departments. -- Related: New coronavirus cases in U.S. top 50,000 in one day, setting record Burke County, North Carolina (WTVD photo) Group raises Confederate flag near interstate in N.C. ‘Reject the lies of history’: Washington reckons with tributes to racist past -- The US capital is adorned with monuments to American history, but as schools change names and statues are toppled, legacies are under scrutiny. -- Related: Confederate monuments coming down in Virginia, but 2 prominent Lee statues remain -- Memorials to Robert E. Lee in Richmond and Charlottesville are stuck in legal battles despite public protests and the governor's pledge. Black Iowa baseball player told 'you should have been George Floyd' during game Chicago’s July Fourth weekend ends with 17 dead, 70 wounded -- Related: Chicago Gun Violence Spikes and Increasingly Finds the Youngest Victims Frederick Douglass' admonition on the moral rightness of liberty for all -- Related: Frederick Douglass Statue Vandalized On Anniversary Of Famous Speech ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ hymn ignites hope across nation Germany: 3-year sentence sought for former SS camp guard Call the editorial staff -- J.K. Rowling calls gender transitioning 'a new kind of conversation therapy' -- The "Harry Potter" author is back in the spotlight after tweeting that young people are "being shunted towards hormones and surgery." U.N. says attacks by Islamist militia in Congo may be war crimes U.S. Navy carriers conduct South China Sea drills as Chinese ships watch China begins pulling back troops near site of India border clash, Indian sources say -- Related: Hong Kong court denies bail to first person charged under new law Temperatures and carbon dioxide are up, regulations are down: Environmental headlines you missed this week -- May set a record for above average temperatures and CO2 is at an all-time high. LHCb discovers a new type of tetraquark at CERN -- The LHCb collaboration has observed an exotic particle made up of four charm quarks for the first time. Iran admits incident at Natanz nuclear site caused major damage -- Country says suspected attack could slow production of advanced centrifuges, which Israel and US see as threat In this Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, a W-4 form is viewed in New York. As the coronavirus pandemic took hold this spring, the federal government postponed the traditional April 15 filing deadline until July 15. The move provided some economic and logistic relief for taxpayers dealing with the disruptions and uncertainty brought on by lockdowns, school closures and shuttered businesses. But now that new deadline is rapidly approaching. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File) No more delays: What to know about the July 15 tax filing deadline What would Kanye West have to do to launch a late White House bid? -- Yeezy still a thing. AIDS report: Kids are lagging and COVID-19 is harming care DIY in the USA: Tools That Are Still Made in America Nope, every dog year isn't equal to 7 human years, researchers now say -- Cats remain sphinx-like on the subject of age. -- Related: 'World's Oldest Cat' Dies Aged 31 Ready to Declutter in 2020? These 100 Genius Organizers Will Totally Transform Your Home -- Not all 'genius,' but some good ideas. 52 Life-Changing Kitchen Hacks That'll Make You Enjoy Cooking Again Coalition announces $190m plan to divert 10m tonnes of waste from landfill -- Government hopes to generate $600m in investment and states and territories must match federal contribution to receive funding Lucky Brand files for bankruptcy, has offer to sell company -- Blue jeans retailer Lucky Brand is filing for bankruptcy protection and blaming its troubles partly on the coronavirus, which caused the temporary closure of its stores this spring In this Feb. 26, 2020 file photo, models wear creations for the Kenzo fashion collection during Women's fashion week Fall/Winter 2020/21 presented in Paris. The coronavirus pandemic has instilled extra unpredictability into the already fickle Paris Fashion Week. After first canceling the July shows for menswear and Haute Couture, the French fashion federation has now organized an unprecedented schedule of digital-only events instead. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File) As Paris Fashion Week is streamed, critics look to future Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91 Edited July 6, 2020 by Cupid Stunt 9 Link to comment
lovemesomejoolery July 7, 2020 Share July 7, 2020 (edited) On 7/3/2020 at 9:48 AM, Cupid Stunt said: My husband and I watched this the weekend after it came out. We're huge Dave Chappelle fans, anyway, but didn't want to miss this. It's worth the 1/2 hour, if you're so inclined.......it's always interesting for me to see someone who is generally funny be deadly serious (although it was, at times, in a humorous way). I was moved by the symbolism in his own life, that he pointed out (like what George Floyd's 8:46 murder means to him in his own life, as well as some other things that he talks about that come at the end). Well worth the watch, I think. Edited July 7, 2020 by lovemesomejoolery 6 Link to comment
lovemesomejoolery July 7, 2020 Share July 7, 2020 Hi all - I've been laying low, in a funk. Doesn't happen often, but until I grapple with it, being the true only child that I am, I sort of retreat. I'm (mostly) over it now.....mostly. Not to dwell, but I feel a little overwhelmed by the news and the fact that this virus is back as virulently as it was when it started. What was the shutdown for? My state, Maryland, is looking good, but in states all around us, there are spikes. And the outlook does not look good. Over the weekend, I saw several talking heads who have served in both Democratic and Republican administrations say that we are at the end of the line, almost to a point of no return, in containing this virus. Yet, as I look around, other countries with far less than the US are open! Anyhow, enough of that.....lest I be removed from these forums due to a political outburst! Mr. Lovesmesome won't even watch the news with me anymore, I scream at the t.v. like a crazy person. @Cupid Stunt, I am so happy to hear that your MIL was well enough to go out for a walk in the garden! I am sure that lifted everyone's spirits. Hope you enjoy the week with your family. Also loved your recipe for Panzanella Salad.....similar to one I use, except the recipe I use also has some cucumber and a tiny amount of red onion. I might try yours, as I like the addition of the anchovies! @peacheslatour, were you able to get your settlement on the house done? And what is this "dip" you speak of? There have been several mentions of it! @boes, yes! Fireworks are a thing here where I live, in Columbia, MD. Even bigger in Baltimore City, where it's been going on a couple of weeks prior to the July 4th weekend. Our local news has even shown video of fights that have broken out where instead of guns, two rivals aim the fireworks at each other! The whole fireworks things is featured every night on our news....it would appear that it's a boredom thing? Thankfully, it's not as bad in my town - in the city, people are shooting these things off at midnight all the way until 4 or 5 a.m. And the kicker? Residents in these neighborhoods call 911 and there is simply no response. Weeks of no response, even after one firework went into an open window and onto the bed of a child. Oh well, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.....back to your regular programming, Groundhog Day! 7 Link to comment
jewel21 July 7, 2020 Share July 7, 2020 Here's what I don't understand about this fireworks bullshit. How many fireworks would you need to set them off for 5 hours straight? And where the hell are people getting the money to do so? So ridiculous. 8 Link to comment
Cupid Stunt July 7, 2020 Share July 7, 2020 As the Virus Surged, Florida Partied. Tracking the Revelers Has Been Tough. -- Related: A Florida man visiting beaches dressed as the Grim Reaper says governor should require masks statewide US is still 'knee-deep' in the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Fauci says How California went from a coronavirus success story to a worrying new hot spot -- California took early action against the coronavirus pandemic. Now things have taken a turn for the worse. Dr, Scott Gottlieb says U.S. "right back where we were" at earlier peak of coronavirus outbreak States mandate masks, begin to shut down again as coronavirus cases soar and hospitalizations rise -- Related: Contact tracing is no longer possible across the US South due to rapid coronavirus surges, health expert says U.S. government awards Novavax $1.6 billion for coronavirus vaccine Medicare nursing home virus site leaves users ‘in the dark’ -- Related: NY count: 6,300 virus patients were sent to nursing homes The Spice must flow: The Treasury Department and Small Business Administration on Monday disclosed the names of businesses to whom they have lent more than $150,000 as part of the Paycheck Protection Program. -- Related: Treasury Department: Paycheck Protection Program Loans of $150,000 and above by State Kanye West? The Girl Scouts? Hedge funds? All got PPP loans -- Related: Kanye West's clothing brand, Hollywood production companies on pandemic loan list Televangelists, Dallas megachurch that hosted Pence approved for millions in pandemic aid U.S. pandemic aid program saved 51.1 million jobs, but wealthy and connected also benefited Dozens of expensive private schools received millions in U.S. pandemic loans Small-government advocates, lobbyists tap $660 billion U.S. pandemic-aid fund Grindr, dating app valued at $620 million, cleared for small-business loan Wall Street investors scored emergency government loans amid pandemic Exclusive: U.S. government's boxed food aid promise falls short The Pandemic Shows Us the Genius of Supermarkets Who you gonna call? Germbusters! Pandemic drives boom in spray machines Make a vaccine? I'm trying to teach my kids the alphabet Economists call for more direct cash payments tied to the health of the economy UK government coronavirus lending rises to 45 billion pounds -- Related: EU sees deeper recession, less steep rebound for euro zone Australia to seal off 6.6 million people in virus-hit state as outbreak worsens In this March 7, 2020 file photo, workers disinfect the ground around the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, over fears of the new coronavirus, the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Guidelines were announced Monday, July 6, 2020 as Saudi Arabia gets ready for the 1,000 or so pilgrims that will be allowed to perform the hajj pilgrimage in Mecca later this month. The experience will be unlike any before which usually draws some 2.5 million people. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil, File) New at Saudi hajj: Bottled holy water, sterilized pebbles Spain extends coronavirus aid for tenants and homeowners Evictions are likely to skyrocket this summer as jobs remain scarce. Black renters will be hard hit. -- Related: John Oliver Explains Why the Rent Crisis Could Make the Pandemic Even Worse Oakland Athletics GM 'livid' as COVID-19 testing delays reportedly affect at least 5 MLB teams Black Death Alert! -- Chinese authorities confirm case of bubonic plague in Inner Mongolia Lisa Kahane, Lady Pink photographed in Times Square (1983), wearing a t-shirt from Jenny Holzer’s "Truisms" (1978–87). ©2019 Jenny Holzer, member Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photo ©1983, Lisa Kahane, NYC. Major U.S. cities, gripped with crisis, now face spike in deadly shootings, including of children -- Related: Citing violent crime in Atlanta, Georgia governor declares state of emergency and calls up National Guard What’s Really Orwellian About Our Global Black Lives Matter Moment -- Orwell was haunted by his years as a police officer in colonial Burma. His later writings shed light on today’s protests. The legacy of Black Lives Matter -- The power of the movement lies in making the public, and politicians, take notice. From Thomas Jefferson’s own family, a call to take down his memorial Racist, brutal past or Hispanic history? Latinos clash over Spanish colonial statues -- "There's a tri-cultural myth of Indigenous people, Hispanics and Latinx and white people living in harmony," says Albuquerque, New Mexico's poet laureate, Michelle Otero. In this early Friday, May 29, 2020 file photo, a protester carries a U.S. flag upside, a sign of distress, next to a burning building in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) AMERICA DISRUPTED: Troubles cleave a nation, and a city Protesters back Indiana pastor who called activists maggots -- They must be carefully taught. White woman charged after racist Central Park confrontation North Carolina’s ‘Fame’ Confederate monument taken down Facebook groups pivot to attacks on Black Lives Matter His Kampf -- Richard Spencer is a troll and an icon for white supremacists. He was also my high-school classmate. Country rocker and fiddler Charlie Daniels dies at age 83 Disney announces first-look deal with Colin Kaepernick, focusing on race and social injustice Retired Air National Guard colonel, university instructor apologizes for comments on slain soldier Vanessa Guillen -- Col. Betsy Schoeller wrote: "Sexual harassment is the price of admission for women" in the military and "If you're gonna cry like a snowflake about it, you're gonna pay the price." Works Progress Administration Federal Art Project, [between 1936 and 1939]/ Martin Weitzman How camping became the social distancing activity of the summer -- After months indoors, people are renting RVs, cabins, and fancy tents to spend time in nature. Sheriff: Man loses arm-wrestling match with son, pulls gun Death toll from flooding in Japan rises to 50, dozen missing Locusts swarm on a tree south of Lodwar town in Turkana county, northern Kenya Tuesday, June 23, 2020. The worst outbreak of the voracious insects in Kenya in 70 years is far from over, and their newest generation is now finding its wings for proper flight. (AP Photo/Boris Polo) Crunch, crunch: Africa’s locust outbreak is far from over Siberian temperatures hit June record, fires spread: EU data New security law starts to break down Hong Kong's pro-democracy economy -- Related: In Hong Kong national security law, echoes of China's own cyber crackdown Mark Zuckerberg to Meet #StopHateForProfit Organizers as Facebook Ad Boycott Nears 1,000 Companies -- Related: Is This the Moment That Facebook Caves? -- After years of promises, hate still thrives on the social network. Will an advertiser boycott make a difference? Advertisers have Facebook's attention. Now here's what they want Facebook pauses sharing WhatsApp user info with Hong Kong authorities -- The company said it will review China's new National Security Law, which went into effect Tuesday and is widely seen as a crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. What’s the Deal With Parler? -- Inside the “free speech”–centric, far right–friendly alternative to Twitter. Dominion and Duke Energy companies cancel construction of Atlantic Coast Pipeline -- Related: Judge orders temporary shutdown of controversial Dakota Access Pipeline This undated photo provided by the University of Georgia/USGS shows a Pearl River map turtle. The federal government says it will decide whether protection is needed for Pascagoula map turtles, found only in Mississippi, and Pearl River map turtles, found in Mississippi and Louisiana. (Cris Hagen/University of Georgia/USGS via AP) Feds to decide if 2 Mississippi turtles need protection Lockdowns Could Be the ‘Biggest Conservation Action’ in a Century -- Acknowledging the virus’s silver linings can feel ghoulish. But mounting evidence suggests that we’re in the midst of an unprecedented roadkill reprieve. The Truth About Dogs -- Recent explorations into the field of canine genetics are changing the way we think about man's best friend—"man's best parasite" may be more like it—and could help us repair the damage done by a century of inbreeding -- Related: A New Origin Story for Dogs -- The first domesticated animals may have been tamed twice. Early findings grim on the health of Flint kids after water crisis -- Six years ago, lead seeped into the tap water in Flint, Michigan, while state and local officials said everything was fine. Now, the same doctor who proved something was wrong is taking the first comprehensive look at the thousands of kids exposed to lead in Flint. Ryan Adams Pens Apology for "Harmful Behavior" After Facing Sexual Misconduct Allegations -- Day late dollar short, asshat. -- Related: Bill Cosby citing systemic racism as he fights assault conviction -- Any port in the storm. Sky Takes Full Ownership of 'The Great British Bake Off' Producer 5 Link to comment
pearlite July 7, 2020 Share July 7, 2020 Change of pace. Because I think a lot of us are getting kind of frayed at the edges--virus-wise, nothing desperate here, but masks became mandatory in all public venues today. Ennio Morricone--I'm sad; he was a genius as a composer, and had a really wide range beyond film scores. One of those odd notes, related to the Little Alex image and Kubrick. After 2001, Clockwork showed me so much about movies; I'm still flabbergasted by how extraordinary it is. And Kubrick was amazing with scores [you may remember the mid-air planes phallically refueling at the start of Strangelove to the strains of "Try a Little Tenderness"]. So Clockwork yanked me out of the pond of pop and blues again, back to classical. That weird oscillation between types of music is always with me. 6 Link to comment
OhioSongbird July 7, 2020 Share July 7, 2020 Same here. music is my solace, soundtrack and life. Boychild came down for the 4th and we listen to music. I have about 400 CDs here at home (much easier to use and we can randomize) and about 2000 albums, 45s and 78s at the shop for sale. All genres. So over the weekend between pigging out and walking the 'estate' we played all kinds of games and listened to Miles, Stevie Ray, James Brown, Allison Krauss, Ella & Louis (one of my all time favorite records), Steely Dan, Henry Mancini, Zeppelin, Beatles CCR, War, Pink Floyd, Seal, Queen....you get my drift. It was a wonderful weekend. Except for Friday morning..... Hubs was mowing the grass before boychild got here....due 2pm. I was in the living room with my head phones on and I heard the sliding door open. I said "Hey, how's it goin'?" No answer (he wears sound suppressing earphones so I figured he didn't hear me). A few minutes later the door opens again and I repeated my question. No answer. So I go look and there are 2 fire extinguisers sitting on the back deck. Hubs came to the back door....WTF is goin' on? The mower caught fire as you probably guessed. Burnt to a crisp. It was old anyway and had been smoking for a while. So Saturday afternoon Dad and son went on the manly trip to buy a new one. So we now have a purdy new mower. Delivered yesterday. All is now well at Casa Songbird..... 1 5 Link to comment
peacheslatour July 7, 2020 Share July 7, 2020 Quote And what is this "dip" you speak of? There have been several mentions of it! The house is supposed to close on Thurs. Ah yes, the dip. I hope Ohio Songbird chimes in because I don't ever measure anything. Here we go: Equal parts sour cream and cream cheese (I use the whipped kind with chives) Minced sweet onion (Walla Walla Sweet or similar) about half a cup Minced green onion, same amount Celery seed. I can't stress this enough. About two tsps. Garlic. I use the dried, minced but I'm sure fresh is fine. About one to two tsps. Salt and pepper. I serve it with Ruffles because it's thick and needs a strong chip to hold up. I believe Ohio serves it with Ritz crackers. 6 Link to comment
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