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Fridays Open Road

6/30/2017

There is a lot more than just Hot Dogs and Hamburg’s for the grill this weekend. We have a few ready to go, from the recipe's listed here.

How to Grill Like a Pro: Secrets from Top Chefs

11 Delicious Rib Recipes to Try This Summer
Because there's no such thing as too many ribs

16 Must-Have Recipes for Your Next BBQ

17 Scrumptious Grilled Chicken Recipes for the Summer

27 Genius Recipes for the Grill

17 Campfire Recipes to Bust Out This Season

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The Train Has Left the Station
Senate Judiciary Committee Opens Probe Into Loretta Lynch

Julian Assange pens a searing critic of the Democratic Party.
Why the Democratic party is doomed:

U.S. Warship stayed on Deadly Collision Course Despite Warning
A U.S. warship struck by a container vessel in Japanese waters failed to respond to warning signals or take evasive action before a collision that killed seven of its crew, according to a report of the incident by the Philippine cargo ship’s captain. Via: Reuters:

A Florida man spent 90 days in jail after police officers who stopped him for driving without headlights said white powder found in his car was cocaine.
But Karlos Cashe walked out of jail last week after lab results determined the powder in the handyman’s car was actually drywall. MORE

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Fun Freebies

6/28/2017

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6/27/2017

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Wish I Had Figured it Out
Money can buy happiness, if you spend it right – MarketWatch

Who can’t resist the idea of a beer ATM?
Brooklyn Bar Turns Wall of Taps into ‘Beer ATM’

The Old Guard is Stuck in the Past
Boston is doing 'horrific' things to poutine, warns magazine writer

Excessive Lead Levels found in almost 2,000 water systems across all 50 states
While a harsh national spotlight focuses on the drinking water crisis in Flint, Mich., a USA TODAY NETWORK investigation has identified almost 2,000 additional water systems spanning all 50 states where testing has shown excessive levels of lead contamination over the past four years. USA Today:

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6/26/2017

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"If I had followed my better judgement always, my life would have been a very dull one." -
- Edgar Rice Burroughs

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6/25/2017

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A Good Resume Can Be Important
Chatham Residents Push Back Against Proposed Chuck E. Cheese

A Bad Mommy Milk Jeweler
A Rhode Island company that makes jewelry from breast milk has been ordered to refund customers and return the breast milk they sent. WPRI-TV Reports

“A Man who jumped from a moving ambulance says it’s New York City’s fault”

That was just a Game of Dirty Pool
'I'm going to hit you in the head,' woman named Miracle Crimes tells Springfield cop before allegedly kicking him in groin

Since when was it illegal to harvest roadkill?
A bill recently signed into law in Oregon allows drivers who crash into deer and elk on the road to harvest the animals’ meat for food.

California man sets underpants on fire, prompts Walgreens evacuation
The 45-year-old reportedly told Modesto police that he had an accident, and when he could not remove his underwear, he attempted to use a lighter to burn them off.

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6/24/2017

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With the grilling season now in full gear, this is my pick for this weekend’s culinary adventure…….Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs

Nearly 500 Earthquakes Rumbled Yellowstone This Week – Should We Fear The Supervolcano?
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), here have been nearly 500 earthquakes near Yellowstone National Park in the last week. Yellowstone usually receives between 1,000 and 2,000 measurable earthquakes in ONE year.

The History Channel Is Finally Telling the Stunning Secret Story of the War on Drugs

Zima Is BACK For A Limited Time Only
The ultimate 90s drink — is back! Zima’s return comes as the resurgence of old brands seems like the in thing with alcohol pop drinks coming back to the spot light in recent years. with brands including Small Town Brewery’s Not Your Father’s Root Beer, AB InBev’s Best Damn Root Beer and Best Damn Cherry Cola and MillerCoors’ Henry’s Hard Orange and Henry’s Hard Ginger Ale. The “citrus malternative” is once again ready for the spotlight. via Ad Week:

Advanced CIA Firmware Has Been Infecting Wi-Fi Routers for Years
Home routers from 10 manufacturers, including Linksys, DLink, and Belkin, can be turned into covert listening posts that allow the Central Intelligence Agency to monitor and manipulate incoming and outgoing traffic and infect connected devices. That’s according to secret documents posted Thursday by WikiLeaks. Via: Ars Technica:

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Fridays Open Road

6/23/2017

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I am afraid. Not of life, or death, or nothingness, but of wasting it as if I had never been

Daniel Keyes

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6/22/2017

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Scientists have discovered a breakthrough treatment that is effective at killing cancerous tumors.
Well, depending on which state you live in, there’s a good chance that you probably can’t get this effective cancer treatment at all. That is because this wonder drug is marijuana.
This is just the latest medical benefit of cannabis, which includes reducing chronic pain and multiple sclerosis. The study was published in the International Journal of Oncology, which you can read here.

Grail passes early test in quest to find cancer in blood
An early stage trial of an ultra-sensitive "liquid biopsy" that scans blood samples for traces of cancer DNA showed it was able to pick up at least one cancer mutation in most of the patients with advanced cancers that were studied. MORE

Modern Medicine it's Not
According to a recent analysis from Kew Gardens in the United Kingdom, there are over 28,000 plants currently being used as medicine throughout the world. The second annual report from Britain’s Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, located in London, is the result of the research and analysis of 128 scientists from 12 countries around across the globe. According to their findings, there are 28,187 plants “currently recorded as being of medicinal use.” The report [pdf] explains:

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Fun Freebies

6/21/2017

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Every Wednesday, you can find some of the "Fun Freebies" that will be held throughout New England during the upcoming week right here. To check out even more of the events that are going on this week throughout NE, you can go to any of the drop down tabs from the event pages on this web site.

Free Fun Friday's                                                                                    Friday's in Massachusetts
Each Friday; The Highland Street Foundation will sponsor free admission to Museums and other cultural and fun destinations throughout Massachusetts. This program is open again this year to all Ma. residents thanks to this very generous family foundation.

International Festival of Art & Ideas                                                         Daily            New Haven Ct
The festival of performing arts, lectures, and conversations that celebrates the greatest artists and thinkers from around the world. Festival events in the past have featured some of the most prestigious jazz, classical music, dance, and theater artists in the world and the Festival’s free Ideas programs bring inspiring, provocative, challenging and delightful ideas to a wide public.
Each June, the Festival takes over the theatres, open spaces, and courtyards of New Haven, Connecticut. It will have an attendance of more than 100,000 to its events, of which more than 80% of are completely free to the public.

Jacobs Pillow Dance Inside/Out Performances             Wednesday-Saturday      Stockbridge Ma
These are the free performances that happen every week from Wednesday through Saturday during the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival. The shows are performed outside, with a beautiful backdrop of the Berkshire Hills in the summer. Every year Inside/Out performances feature a variety of styles. Past performances have included classical ballet, tap, jazz/musical theatre dance, hip-hop, flamenco, traditional Korean dance, India’s bharata natyam, and many other genres. When the weather is threatening the performance will move to an indoor studio with very limited seating.

The Berklee Sumer in the City Concerts  Series                                  Daily        Greater Boston Ma
This concert series, presents more than 200 free performances throughout the Greater Boston area from May through September. Bringing neighborhoods alive with free programs of pop, rock, jazz, Latin, and more, some of Berklee’s most promising young artists are poised to share the skills they hone on campus with the local community.

Waterfire                                                                                      Saturday                  Providence RI
This Saturday, there will be another Full lighting for the Waterfire Festival. As you walk along the paths in Waterfront Park, past the arched bridges and beautiful sculptures; your senses will be captivated by the flames, aromas of burning wood and music from around the world. There will be torch-lit vessels that travel down the river, street performers and live music. WaterFire has been enjoyed by of over ten million visitors since its flames were first lit in 1994.

There are also many Cities and Towns that offer free weekly live music shows with a wide variety of different musical styles available. You can also find a lot of car shows in many areas here on the web site as well. Those event's can be found on the Good Diggin Free Weekly Town Concert listings or the Car Show page.

In addition, many museums throughout New England offer free admission during specified days of the week.  You can find a large listing of them here in the Good Diggin Museum Listing page.

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I am afraid. Not of life, or death, or nothingness, but of wasting it as if I had never beenDaniel Keyes

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"If I had followed my better judgement always, my life would have been a very dull one." -
- Edgar Rice Burroughs

I am afraid. Not of life, or death, or nothingness, but of wasting it as if I had never been

Daniel Keyes