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20 Feb 21:14

Puppies + Baseball Players =

by SF Giants
SpinnyNuNu

Puppy content

Bruce Bochy: puppy whisperer
Derek Holland
Kieran Lovegrove
Dutch_Oven45
Will Smith
Cameron Maybin
Cameron Rupp
Ray Black

Puppies + Baseball Players = 😍 was originally published in Splash Hits on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

19 Feb 21:30

Newspaper editor calls for resurgence of KKK, suggests lynchings as a way to clean up Washington

SpinnyNuNu

Trump’s America

A small Alabama newspaper is advocating for the resurgence of America's most feared white supremacist terrorist organization, the Ku Klux Klan.

19 Feb 18:54

Roger Stone's bail could be revoked after he posted picture of judge in crosshairs of gun

SpinnyNuNu

The judge to whom he did this had just put a limited gag order on him. The picture came from a pro-Russia website and the original whole picture labels her a “toxic judge”

Seems like a really good idea to antagonize the judge hearing your case.

A federal judge has ordered Trump confidant Roger Stone to appear in court to address an Instagram post featuring a photo of the judge with what appears to be the crosshairs of a gun.

18 Feb 21:43

Intense video: Good Samaritans rescue woman from burning car

SpinnyNuNu

OMFG!!

18 Feb 21:43

Tesla crashes into tree, catches fire in Alameda County

SpinnyNuNu

Holy hell

A Tesla crashed into a tree Monday morning in Alameda County, catching fire and crumpling the vehicle into a metal ball, but the driver was able to walk away, police said.

18 Feb 21:42

Giants manager Bruce Bochy to retire after this season

SpinnyNuNu

This is not cool, man. I love Bruce Bochy.

My favorite player is now a Ranger and Bochy is retiring. Watching the Giants next year is going to be much less fun.

Bruce Bochy has always managed with his gut. Those same instincts told him it's nearly time to retire.

18 Feb 19:19

Thank you for being a fan: 'Golden Girls'-themed cruise to set sail in 2020

Picture this: A cruise celebrating the iconic sitcom "Golden Girls" has just been confirmed for next winter, and it includes a cheesecake party.

18 Feb 14:54

Sixth-grader refuses to stand for pledge, is eventually arrested

SpinnyNuNu

This story is fucking bullshit. He was arrested for resisting arrest without violence, but the school officials say he wasn’t arrested for not standing for the pledge. What arrest was he resisting?

18 Feb 11:53

Man discovers 30-year-old Apple computer still in working order

SpinnyNuNu

We have one of these in our garage. It works and we play Oregon Trail on it every once in a while

15 Feb 23:53

Canine agility champions

by noreply@blogger.com (Minnesotastan)
SpinnyNuNu

Lightning pup


Filmed at the 2015 Westminster Kennel Club dog show.  Wikipedia has a wonderfully comprehensive article on dog agility competitions.
Dogs run off leash with no food or toys as incentives, and the handler can touch neither dog nor obstacles. Consequently the handler's controls are limited to voice, movement, and various body signals, requiring exceptional training of the animal and coordination of the handler....

Because each course is different, handlers are allowed a short walk-through before the competition starts. During this time, all handlers competing in a particular class can walk or run around the course without their dogs...

Each dog and handler team gets one opportunity together to attempt to complete the course successfully...

Dogs are measured in height at the peak of their withers (shoulders). They are then divided into height groups... Dogs are further divided into their experience levels...Dogs are not separated by breed in agility competitions... 
Lots more details re the individual obstacles and the training techniques.

Reposted from 2015 because I was inspired by watching video of the 2018 competition this week, and another video of an 8" Papillon winning this year.

Reposted once again to add this video:



And this tiny dog:



And if that's not enough, here's a "best of" compilation:



Addendum:  Rehearsal for first dance at a wedding.

Reposted from 2019 because today I saw a gif of Gabby's performance elsewhere and was reminded of this compilation.

If you watched one or more of the above, or if you wonder what dogs think about this, you should finish up with this video-

15 Feb 19:38

Police: Vegan couple ignored doctors' advice until starving baby was 'close to death'

SpinnyNuNu

I fucking hate people.

Police said the couple spoon-fed the child a mashed-potato-based compound that the mother had found on the internet.

15 Feb 19:36

Following lung cancer surgery, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg back at work

SpinnyNuNu

RBG is the best

The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has returned to work at the building for the first time since undergoing lung cancer surgery in late December.

15 Feb 19:30

Garlic Noodles – Roasted Garlic Crab Sold Separately

by foodwishes@yahoo.com (Chef John)
SpinnyNuNu

Yum!

These deceptively simple, yet devastatingly delicious garlic noodles were invented in San Francisco, at a restaurant called, Thanh Long, back in the 70’s. Usually served with roasted Dungeness crab, the actual recipe is a very closely guarded family secret, but after lots of investigation, and even more experimentation, I think this is very close, at least for a non-MSG laced version.

Apparently, one of their “secret” ingredients is something called, Maggi Seasoning Sauce, which I decided not to use, since I’m not sure how easy it is for the average person to find. Besides, I think my assortment of savory, umami-rich substitutes did the job quite nicely, and everything in the ingredient list can be found at any large grocery store.

The most exotic thing here would be the oyster sauce, which is sort of a very savory, slightly sweet, thick, soy sauce-like condiment. And yes, it does have oyster extracts in it, in case that matters. If you can’t find it, just add a touch more fish sauce, soy, and Worcestershire, as well as little brown sugar.

Most garlic noodles actually call for sugar in the recipe, but I think that makes it too sweet for my taste, since the oyster sauce is fairly sweet, as is all that sautéed garlic. Regardless, whether you enjoy this with some roasted garlic crab, or as is, I really do hope you give it a try soon. Enjoy!


Ingredients for 2 small portions Garlic Noodles:
PLEASE NOTE: The saltiness of the following ingredients can vary, as can how sensitive people are to the taste of salt, so you may need to increase or decrease the amounts below. 
For the secret sauce:
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
pinch of cayenne pepper
For the rest:
6 ounces dry egg noodles
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 cloves finely minced garlic
1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
thinly sliced green onion to garnish
red chili flakes to taste
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15 Feb 19:21

George said it well

by noreply@blogger.com (Minnesotastan)
It is important, likewise, that the habits of thinking in a free country should inspire caution in those entrusted with its administration, to confine themselves within their respective constitutional spheres, avoiding in the exercise of the powers of one department to encroach upon another. The spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments in one, and thus to create, whatever the form of government, a real despotism. A just estimate of that love of power, and proneness to abuse it, which predominates in the human heart, is sufficient to satisfy us of the truth of this position. The necessity of reciprocal checks in the exercise of political power, by dividing and distributing it into different depositaries, and constituting each the guardian of the public weal against invasions by the others, has been evinced by experiments ancient and modern; some of them in our country and under our own eyes. To preserve them must be as necessary as to institute them. If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change by usurpation; for though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed. The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
--- George Washington, Fairwell Address, September 17, 1796
Via Harper's Magazine, 1944.
14 Feb 18:17

Mandy Moore says ex-husband Ryan Adams was 'controlling,' psychologically abusive

SpinnyNuNu

>>> I apologize deeply and unreservedly. But the picture that this article paints is upsettingly inaccurate.

The second sentence kind of contradicts the first.

In a new report, seven women have come forward to detail his alleged disturbing behavior.

14 Feb 18:11

What you need to know about Thursday's gusty, rainy weather

SpinnyNuNu

‘Gusty’ doesn’t quite convey the actual conditions. At times, it sounds like our roof is going to blow off.

The KCRA Weather team has called an Alert Day for Thursday due to gusty winds.

14 Feb 18:05

Woman rescued after tree crushes SUV in Placer County

SpinnyNuNu

The video of the inside of the car is kind of scary. That must have been horrible

A woman is lucky to be alive after an oak tree came crashing down on her SUV Thursday morning on King Road in Loomis.

14 Feb 11:17

February 14, 2019

by sagus

12 Feb 18:30

One year later, missing Whiteface skier's story remains mystery

SpinnyNuNu

This story is bizarre

One year ago, Danny Filippidis was standing in Sacramento, wondering where exactly he was.

12 Feb 17:58

Cops: 3 tortured ï»żundocumented immigrant, ï»żthought victim would be too nervous to report crime

SpinnyNuNu

Trump’s America

“It is believed that this group is targeting undocumented immigrants and robbing them for their cash,” police said.

12 Feb 17:57

Abronia graminea (alligator lizard)

by noreply@blogger.com (Minnesotastan)
SpinnyNuNu

He looks like a dragon


More pix here and info here.  Via.
12 Feb 17:50

FOX News Host Hasn’t Washed His Hands in 10 Years Because Germs Are “Not Real”

by Terry Firma
SpinnyNuNu

Oh. My. God.

My reaction to a FOX News clip just went from "Ugh" to "Ewwwwwww."
12 Feb 16:34

Campus police are trying to stop this mother from bugging people, asking them to date her son

SpinnyNuNu

Oh my gawd, MOM!

This sounds like something out of a romantic comedy, but campus police aren't so sure.

10 Feb 17:55

Prince Philip, 97, gives up driver's license after January crash

SpinnyNuNu

Good.

Prince Philip has decided to stop driving at the age of 97, less than a month after he was involved in a collision that left two women injured, Buckingham Palace said Saturday.

10 Feb 17:51

Lawyer for National Enquirer CEO denies the tabloid extorted Jeff Bezos

SpinnyNuNu

I’ve been listening to the podcast version of The Rachel Maddow Show. She has pointed out that AMI (National Enquirer’s parent company) made an immunity deal in the paying off women to help Trump scandal. Part of that agreement is that they cannot commit any crimes for the next three years or they forfeit their entire deal and become subject to prosecution using anything and everything they told the special prosecutor. Bezos is accusing them of a crime.

Good times.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says he was the target of “extortion and blackmail” by the publisher of the National Enquirer, a charge attorneys for the tabloid's CEO denies.

10 Feb 01:43

“Duck Dynasty” Dad: I Don’t Need Health Care Because God Made Me Immortal

by Sarahbeth Caplin
SpinnyNuNu

*bangs head on desk*

Phil Robertson can have God. I'll take doctors and medicine.
09 Feb 20:15

Fluffy the cat nursed back to health after being found 'essentially frozen'

SpinnyNuNu

Kitty news

Fluffy is living proof that cats might really have nine lives.

09 Feb 19:20

10-year-old Cub Scout takes a knee during the Pledge of Allegiance

SpinnyNuNu

>>>To those who disliked his decision to kneel, Liam said: "Well, those people just don't listen."

Smart kid

The boy said he did it because, "People are mean to other people of different colors."

09 Feb 19:06

Cartoon from 1965

by noreply@blogger.com (Minnesotastan)

Still has some resonance today.
09 Feb 19:05

Disrespecting the chief meteorologist

by noreply@blogger.com (Minnesotastan)
SpinnyNuNu

People suck

FOX17 WZTV chief meteorologist Katy Morgan showing viewers some of the abuse she was subjected to after breaking into a broadcast of 'The Masked Singer' to give an extreme weather warning. (Twitter/@katymorganwx)

Four tornadoes touched down in Tennessee on Thursday, Feb. 7, prompting wall-to-wall storm coverage on local television stations in Nashville.

Following the severe weather warnings on Thursday, Chief Meteorologist at Nashville's Fox station WZTV Katy Morgan received harsh criticism due to the interruptions.

The meteorologist took to Twitter to share some of the negative remarks that she received following the severe weather interruption. 
More at Accuweather.