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7/31/2017

When I used to work for my last employer I would take the bus periodically to go work in New York City. Last week, I again found myself on the busy streets of New York. This time I was with family that was visiting us from Europe. I was the one who always plays the role of Cliff Clavin the tour guide. They wanted to see all the sights and I just wanted to take a lunch break at my favorite place in NYC, the famous Katz Deli.

I have never been to Katz, where I wasn’t blown away by the flavor of their pastrami sandwich. The quality is phenomenal, but alas, things on the last trip didn’t work out as I had hoped. I did not get to enjoy one of those great pastrami sandwiches on that last trip. Cliff Clavin was doing his job. Since I do not see myself going to New York any time soon, it looks like I have no choice other than fix what’s ailing me and make some pastrami for myself.

I have in the past used a recipe from Meathead Goldwyn from the web site Amazing Ribs.com that produces pastrami that is very similar to Katz’s. This recipe is for making a corned beef and then turning that into pastrami. It’s a bit of work just for a couple sandwiches, but that longing for one has been with me now for a week. I also just happen to have a corned beef still left in the freezer. It may not be the real deal, but having made this in the past it will do very nicely for now. Also the trip to NYC, well I can say that everyone had a lot of fun. For the pastrami recipe click here

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7/30/2017

Lord Loves a Thinkin Man
Man tries to steal police car with officer in it

Feeling Free, For a Little While
Authorities say they arrested a man who robbed a bank, stripped naked and ran down the street throwing stolen money.

Broccoli Is Bad for Some People’s Health
They bought $10,000 worth of pot, but it was broccoli. Then came the gunfire.

Mood Change
Two women are in hospital with broken bones after a THREESOME went wrong with one falling off a balcony as she reached climax and the other slipping as she ran to help in Germany

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7/29/2017

Thank you for listing our Car Show. We had a record turnout yesterday and according to Google Analytics, this page has driven more traffic to our website than any others. I really appreciate the support! George T

Thank You... Kevin

Lawmakers halt bill to let VA doctors prescribe pot for pain
Republican lawmakers have blocked a vote on a bill that would have allowed Veterans Affairs doctors to recommend medical marijuana as a pain treatment in states where the drug is legal. MORE

Talk about Getting Buzzed
A plane-size asteroid buzzes by Earth undetected. The big space rock slipped right by us last week and was only spotted as it left our cosmic neighborhood.

Economy Needs Workers, but Drug Tests Take a Toll

Lyme Disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is “the most commonly reported vectorborne illness in the United States.” 14 states, most on the East Coast of the country, have reported 95 percent of confirmed cases. Every year 30,000 cases are reported to the CDC, and that number is only increasing. Scientists at a laboratory associated with the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School are working on an answer, and have made progress on a shot that could offer 100% protection against the disease. MORE

Fridays Open Road

7/28/2017

Tonight
The Delta Aquarid meteor shower will be busy in the night sky. You could see up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. The shower lasts well over a month, from July 12 to Aug. 23, but the peak is on July 28 and 29. The best view will be from a dark location, midnight onward.

Grilling season is in full gear, my pick for this weekend's culinary adventure…….
Ginger Soy Marinated Flank Steak

Hope is not pretending that troubles don’t exist
It is hope that trouble won’t last forever

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7/27/2017

Thanks for Doing a Fine Job
Canadian police officer loses grenade launcher, ammunition from truck

The Bug Escaped Injury
Kansas woman tries to kill bug with a lighter and ends up setting her apartment on fire

Beer Is Still King Over Wine And Liquor
A new Gallup poll found a majority of Americans drink alcohol and their go-to drink is beer.

Criminals Should Remember This
The Return Of Eugenics? Tennessee Judge Issues Sterilization Program For Inmates

Fun Freebies

7/26/2017

Each Wednesday, you can find a few of the Fun Freebies that will be held throughout New England during the upcoming week. To find other events that will be taking place this weekend, Click on any of the drop down tabs from the top of each page of this web site.

The Berklee Sumer in the City Concerts  Series                                                   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.

The Lowell Folk Festival                                                                         Friday-Sunday      Lowell Ma
The longest running free Folk Festival in the country takes place in Downtown Lowell.
There’s so much to see, eat, hear, do and discover at the Folk Festival! The festival features five stages of traditional music, authentic and traditional crafts demonstrations, ethnic foods, art, and children’s activities.

Jacobs Pillow Dance Inside/Out Performances                 Wednesday-Saturday       Stockbridge Ma
The free performances 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. When the weather is threatening the performance will move to an indoor studio with very limited seating. Call the Box Office after 5pm the day of the performance to find out if it will be outdoors or indoors.

Burlington's Summer Series Concerts                                                      Thursday      Burlington Vt
The classic summer series of concerts returns this Thursday with another FREE show. This week Current Swell takes the stage. Enjoy some great live music at Burlington's Battery Park while taking in breathtaking views of Lake Champlain and The Adirondacks!

Free Fun Friday's                                                                           Friday    Throughout 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.

Festival by the Sea                                                                                    Saturday     Manchester Ma
This all-day extravaganza taps into the long-line of local talent with musical and artistic performers alike. Visitors can take in the sights of Masconomo Park while surveying the art and handcrafted items from some of the finest talent assembled.
This annual, all-day extravaganza taps into the long-line of local talent with musical and artistic performers alike. Tapping into the area’s wealth of musical and artistic talents, the family-friendly Festival will feature live music throughout the day, culminating in an evening waterfront concert in Masconomo Park. While walking through town, visitors will be able to peruse the art and handcrafted items created by some of the area’s finest artists, craftsmen, and jewelry designers.

Governor's Bay Day                                                                                          Sunday   Rhode Island
Park free and enjoy the sand and surf at any one of Rhode Island’s seven beautiful state beaches – Scarborough, Wheeler or Salty Brine in Narragansett; Charlestown Breachway, East, or East Matunuck in Charlestown; or, Misquamicut in Westerly. Some beaches will have special activities.

There are 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 as well. Those options can be found here on the Good Diggin Free Weekly Town Concert listings or the    Car Show page.
Many museums in New England also offer free admission during specified days of the week.  You can find them here in the Good Diggin Museum Listing of New England.

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7/25/2017

She Has This Blogs Full Support
Why an Ontario woman is fighting for her right to swim topless

China Punishes The US, Now He Stays Here Longer
Justin Bieber banned from China in order to 'purify' nation

Keeping Up in an Ever Changing World
Waste Management To Offer Dead Body Pickup Service In Response To Proposed Health Care Changes

The First Step is......
“Top Democrats blame themselves for Trump win”

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7/24/2017

“The second half of a man’s life is made up of nothing but the habits he has accumulated during the first half.”

Fyodor Dostoyevsky, ----Demons

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7/23/2017

Why….Because She Could
Woman Power Washes Inside Of Her Truck

And…..Because He Could
Student gets stuck in giant stone vagina in Germany

Toronto man calls police because someone didn't flush the toilet at a restaurant

Oooops They Did it Again
A Chipotle In Virginia Closes As Several Customers Fall Severely Ill. 13 people reported getting sick to the website ‘I Was Poisoned,’ The entries are pretty graphic.

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7/22/2017

An exciting new cancer treatment has just been endorsed by FDA – ScienceAlert

Why Veterans Can’t Be Prescribed Marijuana to Treat PTSD | Big Think

Why We Can’t Resist the Lure of Mermaids | Ancient Origins

ABC, NBC under fire after smearing Christian organization as a “hate group”

Harvard task force: Eradicate all private social groups, not just single-sex clubs

Yellowstone reaches 878 earthquakes in just two weeks as scientists wonder when the volcano will blow