3 bits of good news in #Texas
1. Record number of voter registrations brings the total to 18.6M
2. Record number ppl voting early, breaking records in several counties
3. Ted Cruz loses yet another endorsement
Good soup dumplings are a joy
As Samhain approaches a bit of history
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/10/how-the-malleus-maleficarum-fueled-the-witch-trial-craze/
How the Malleus Maleficarum fueled the witch trial craze
Various reports suggest a troubling connection between far-right organisations and the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ hate, highlighting a broader culture war that impacts democratic values globally.
Ok, I was into it until the cinnamon
Finland is the second most violent country for women in the European Union.
"I am very concerned because in Finland, most of the work to combat violence is carried out by state-funded organisations. Now, this funding is set to be cut in the coming years," said Kristian Wahlbeck, a senior adviser at Mieli Mental Health Finland, a mental health NGO.
Addams Family Old vs New ft Adriana Arellano - VoicePlay Minis (acapella)
Oooo, "and refrain from doing violence on you" indeed.
@Kurtroedeger @YouInMyEye @misslovelymess @northernbassist
The best thing about bloody marys? They are fantastic even without the vodka. For a year after my heart attack (in 2017), I couldn't have any booze because of the blood thinners. They were a great thing to order when I was out.
(I have found that places that serve food typically do them better than straight bars.)
And I pretty much lost the taste for booze that year, and now only drink on very rare occasions so I still enjoy them.
@Kurtroedeger @northernbassist
My favorite bloody mary recipe uses beef broth. Been ages since I made it, but used to mix it up in bulk for the bar where I was chef. I think technically, that's a bloody bull.
If I remember correctly, it was 1/8 cup per 1 cup tomato juice. Plenty of lemon and horseradish. Dashes of hot sauce. A tiny amount of celery seed. Black pepper.
(If you're using beef broth, no need for Worcestershire.)
When I was the copywriter for Michaels stores (a couple of decades ago), I had an Excel document that had every product that had ever been on sale (with it's correct name), when it last was advertised, the most recent sale price/discount, and the ad copy. (Since the ads look like this, it was typically only a few words.)
It was many thousands of items. I was the sole person keeping it updated.
We really should have had a database.
If billionaires like Eeeelon can throw away million$ every day, they do not need or deserve massive tax cuts. #Politics
‘Harris’s target audience for the next three weeks does not watch MSNBC or read The Washington Post. They are getting information from hundreds of niche sources. Trending on social media is more important than a headline in a major daily,…’
Fr. Dan Rather | Steady 10/14
With the Race This Close
#election #polling
https://open.substack.com/pub/steady/p/with-the-race-thisclose
Fantastic!
I've only watched the first three eps this season.
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