Democrats for Anti Semitism
Wow. What a turnabout. 103 Democrat house members – almost half – vote against supporting Israel. From the NY Times and if you hit the link you should be able to access the whole article. No need to email me or comment that they – or you – are just anti-Zionist. The measure failed, but … Read more
News 12 – “hyperlocal coverage” – downsizes with dozens of staff cuts.
Thanks to MC for pointing me towards this. Of interest to some people who follow local (yawn) news. An earthquake hit local broadcast journalists across the New York metropolitan area this week as News 12 carried out sweeping layoffs that gutted newsrooms, eliminated dozens of jobs and sharply scaled back hyperlocal coverage, The Post has … Read more
ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of mental illness and violent behavior
And he was in the army. How in the world did he (1) stay in the military and (2) become an ICE officer?
Friday cocktail – The Compari Spritz
The more bitter cousin of the Aperol spritz; very popular in Italy. The basic recipe – and then below the video a Faranda variation. Farandaville variation I liked it but the vote from the distaff set made it a 50/50 standoff. In a highball glass, lots of ice and 2 oz. Compari 3 oz. Rose … Read more
Soccer v. rugby – two views
So who is tough? the games mentioned are from years ago – but nothing has changed. In fact women rugby players are tougher… see below – plus bonus picture – I was a back (scrum half).