Ramblings & Smiles

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4/18/2019

Carl’s Jr. will launch first CBD infused Rocky Mountain High Cheese Burger this week
The fast-food chain is planning to test out a cannabis-infused hamburger exclusively at one location in Denver, Colorado on April 20, an unofficial holiday for marijuana enthusiasts. The sandwich, dubbed the Rocky Mountain High Cheese Burger Delight, will feature two beef patties, pickled jalapenos, pepper jack cheese and “Crosscut” fries, a press release announced. It will also include the Santa Fe sauce, infused with CBD, or cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive hemp derivative according to
Fox Business

Florida judge halts release of alleged Kraft video, From the Herald

Jake Tapper To Dem Rep. Eric Swalwell:
‘Vast Majority Of Gun-Related Deaths’ Are Not From Semi-Automatic Rifles

Not In My World
Coffee not essential for life, Swiss government says

Egypt unveils another tomb
In a major archaeological discovery, Egypt unveiled the tomb of a Fifth Dynasty official adorned with colorful reliefs and still bursting with color after 4,300 years

"The People Have Spoken – The Bastards"

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4/17/2019

Annual Repost

The quintessential Spring vegetable, the Fiddlehead Fern
Foraging for fiddleheads is a favorite spring activity of mine. Each spring, not long after the snow melts, and before the bugs are a problem, the ferns push their way up through the forest floor, uncurling slowly. It's at this moment just before they uncurl that it’s time to harvest them. They are usually available for about three weeks where I live in Southern New England. They usually start the second or third week of April. Last year I started picking on April 12th. That was one week after the cherry blossoms bloomed in Washington DC.

Fiddleheads are the young coiled fronds of the ostrich fern. Nearly all ferns have fiddleheads, but the ostrich fern is very distinct. Ostrich fern fiddleheads, are about an inch in diameter, can be identified by the brown papery scale-like covering on the uncoiled fern, and the deep ”U”-shaped groove on the inside of the fern stem.

Depending on where you live, the start emerging in mid April, May, and early June on the banks of rivers, streams, and brooks throughout the northeastern United States.

To prep the fiddleheads, any leftover “silk” should be removed. The silk is a thin, brown, papery covering that resembles a peanut casing. You can rub it off with your fingers in a bath of cold ice water. Drain the water and then rinse them again in a bowl of cold water, gently agitating them with your fingers and pouring off the water until it is free of particles. Drain well and pat dry.

It is recommended that you cook them for at least 10 and up to 15 minutes before you eat them. Fiddlehead ferns contain a toxin that causes stomach pain in humans when ingested. The toxin is destroyed by the heat generated during the cooking process.

These springtime delicacies have a taste reminiscent of asparagus. If you cook the fiddlehead like an asparagus you really can’t go wrong. Their flavor is mild, they are pleasantly crunchy. They can be cooked in many different ways, from steamed, to boiled, or dipped in beer batter and fried. I like them sautéed with some garlic and lemon juice in olive oil and butter, lightly sprinkled with salt and pepper. There are many recipes to be found on the internet so you can pick them, wash and they will freeze well. It is recommended that you cook them for at least 10 and up to 15 minutes before you eat them. Fiddlehead ferns contain a toxin that causes stomach pain in humans when ingested. The toxin is destroyed by the heat generated during the cooking process.

If you have never tried canning them before and want to give it a try, head out to the store and buy a case of canning jars for less than ten dollars. You will also need a good set of tongs to remove the jars from the boiling water pot during the water bath canning method.

“Good Diggin"

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4/16/2019

The People Rejoice
Tiger Woods' historic Masters' win on Sunday was a big moment for the fans, but FanDuel Lost $2 Million On The Historic Masters Comeback

The Woman Behind the First Black Hole Image
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Graduate, Katie Bouman led the development of a computer program that made the first black hole image breakthrough possible.

Then Internet Trolls Descended
Katie Bouman, a researcher who helped create the first image of a black hole, quickly gained internet fame Thursday for her role in the project after a photo of her went viral.
But internet trolls soon followed, questioning Bouman’s work and floating false claims that she did not have much of a role in the project. Colleagues rallied to her defense, but the situation highlighted the vitriol that women continue to face on the internet and the continued vulnerability of major internet platforms to trolling campaigns.

Infectious diseases — some that ravaged populations in the Middle Ages — are resurging in California and around the country, and are hitting homeless populations especially hard. According to a report by Kaiser Health News

'Don't Label Me,'
Irshad Manji Has a Radical Prescription for Fellow Progressives: "Stop Shaming and Start Listening"

DA knew Jeffrey Epstein was a dangerous pedophile when arguing for leniency

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4/15/2019

What Happened To All That Love?

Cher is singing a very different tune!
In her latest tweet about the Illegal’s coming to Her City; she’s now sounding like Trump

Cory Booker Admits Releasing Migrants In Sanctuary Cities Would "Make Us Less Safe"

Remember when the mainstream media said there wasn't a crisis at the border!
Trump was lying about a manufactured crisis? How quickly that has changed. The Democrats now slam Trump over sanctuary cities threat.

Transgendered Men Are Equal To Woman
Every single Democrat in the House of Representatives — with the exception of 1 — has chosen for biological Woman to never again have an equal opportunity in school sports, How did they do that? They’ve co-sponsored the Equality Act.

Appearing on Fox & Friends Thursday Morning
Jeh Johnson, who served as head of the Department of Homeland Security under former President Barack Obama, acknowledged that indeed, President Trump and the GOP are correct in saying there is a crisis at the southern border of the United States.

Live Free Or What?
An Epping NH High school student was told to cover her MAGA T-shirt on a day when the school was encouraging patriotism.

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4/14/2019

There also Dumb ones Down Under
A New Zealand beekeeper, for some reason, chose to risk having thousands of bees fly up inside his butthole and sting his stuff into oblivion in order to get out of paying rent. Jamie Grainger, a beekeeper in rural New Zealand, chose to ruin his rectum and, who knows what else, all for 1,000 New Zealand dollars (which comes out to about $715 USD). The man risked his life and little limb in order to get out of one month’s rent. In case you’re still wondering, no, this man did not think this plan through.
The video

Video Shows Man Shoplifting Pet Store by Stuffing 4-Foot Python Down Pants
I wonder if the guy was wearing a cup because the snake should have squeezed the guy's scrotum until his testicles exploded. The video

Baseball field doused in 25 gallons of gas and set on fire in idea gone wrong
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Authorities say it could cost over $50,000 to repair a Connecticut baseball diamond where somebody dumped gasoline and set it on fire to dry out the infield.

Is Jussie Doing Speaking Tours?

Police say an Oregon man is accused of faking a home invasion
Investigators believe he staged the break-in to cover up a theft of $740 from Girl Scouts of America.

Whoops, TDS again,
Another day, another Lefty loses their mind because someone was wearing a Trump hat.

This Week’s News of Those Bad Boys and Their Poor Victim Selection Skills
The occupational hazards of living a dirt bag life, you can develop a severe case of bullet wounds. (WARNING: These stories’ contains subject matter and content that may be disturbing to some. Discretion is advised.)

The owner of a home on Sioux City S.D. fatally shot a man after he broke into the residence Tuesday morning, police said. The home invasion and shooting occurred minutes after the unidentified intruder had jumped out of a second-floor window of a nearby home at 1216 25th St. Cut by the broken glass and leaving a blood trail, he ran through alleys, and then broke into the home at 1321 24th St. at about 8:30 a.m., police Det. John Sanders said. The intruder reportedly struggled with a male homeowner, who was armed with a gun to protect himself.

The rest of the story was predictable, via Sioux City Journal

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4/13/2019

Charter schools deliver more education ‘bang’ for the buck

Why Do Young People Find Socialism So Attractive?

World Faces "Uphill Battle With Average IQ Of Just 82!

New York City Orders Mandatory Vaccinations Amid Worst Measles Outbreak Since 1991

Knife Control Needed
40 knife offences each day in London over two years, shock figures show

Baltimore Dubbed 'Most Robbed City In America

Fidays Adventure Road

4/12/2019

Spring Time;
When you can go outside to drink beer
And not worry about falling down and freezing to death

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4/11/2019

Democratic Policies That Get the Votes
New York lawmakers on Tuesday refused to advance a bill that would have provided free college tuition to the families of military personnel from the state that were killed in the line of duty.
The Assembly’s Higher Education Committee voted 15 to 11 to hold the bipartisan bill, effectively ending its chances of making it to a floor vote this session. The move comes a week after lawmakers passed a $175 billion state budget that included $27 million to provide college tuition aid for undocumented immigrants.

Both Teachers’ Unions Oppose Bill That Would Make Sex with Students a Crime
Rhode Island- At a recent hearing for bill (HB 5817) that would make sex between school employees and students a crime—even after they’ve turned 16, the legal age of consent in Rhode Island—both teachers’ unions made their objections known.

Massachusetts voters would rather see former Vice President Joe Biden or neighboring Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee than their home state senator, Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). That’s according to a new poll released by Emerson Polling.

The Joys Of Socialism:
Venezuelans Are Looting Corpses For Jewelry And Bones

Illegal Immigration Remains Big Problem, But Not for Democrats

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4/10/2019

8 Sounds Turkeys Make And What Do They Mean
Before you head out on your next turkey hunt, learn the different sounds turkeys make and what they all mean.

He's Still Fasting
Ohio man loses 34 pounds in one month by drinking only BEER during Lent

THE GREATEST BEER RUN EVER
John “Chickie” Donohue, a merchant marine from New York City snuck into the war zone in Vietnam in the ’60s to DELIVER BEER to his three enlisted buddies from back home. It is known as the GREATEST BEER RUN EVER and has a documentary made about it.

17 Recipes for the Best Easter Ham Ever
Browned and coated in a shimmering glaze, your Easter ham is sure to be the centerpiece of your post-Lenten celebration. Easter Sunday is the time to celebrate the end of a long fast, but why do we eat ham? As it turns out, the choice of ham, which is especially popular in North America on Easter, is more practical than religious. Sheep have never been raised as livestock as commonly in North America as in Europe, so lamb simply didn’t make it to American tables. Americans have traditionally eaten ham because it was what was available.

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4/9/2019

Opening Day At Home
Last Years World Series Champions, The Boston Red Sox are Really Awful So Far This Season
The Red Sox will step into Fenway Park for the first time in the 2019 season 4 1/2 games in back of the Tampa Bay Rays and five games under .500. Who would have thought? At least they are on a one-game winning streak. More

Real Justice
One poacher in Africa has learned those lessons a very hard way. With some help from the Elephants, Lions, and Karma.

When a group of kids arrived at a skate park
A 13-year-old was caught on tape showing his true character, leaving a bystander “shocked.”

Be Prepared
Before hitting the wilderness, every outdoorsman should try to pack a first aid kit that has, gauze, alcohol wipes and a protective gauze pad. However, it's also worthwhile to pack adhesive bandages, like Band-Aids, for minor cuts. In case of situations where you'd need a product for skin closure, there's
the ZipStitch. The video can be seen here.