SpinnyNuNu

Charleston, South Carolina residents are confused by the orange or rust-colored alligator.

'It was done for the security of our nation,' the President said.

The department store chain decided to stop selling the First Daughter's clothing and accessory line.

After being silenced on the Senate floor, Sen. Elizabeth Warren continued her criticism of Jeff Sessions.

Deputy U.S. Marshal Chris Leuer said in a statement that Matthew Ezekiel Stager was spotted about 4 p.m. Wednesday. His arrest followed several reported sightings in Washington.

By: Laurel Harrison 

Join SacFoodies this week on “The Road to Beervana” (a.k.a. Capitol Beer Fest) with a peek into the brains behind the beer that we love so much!

Have you ever wondered what your local brewer sings in the car? Who their #1 beer pal would be? What beer of theirs you absolutely have to try? You’re in luck! Check out SacFoodies’ Q&A with some fabulously awesome fermenters below.

Bike Dog Brewing Co.
Sage Smith: Co-Founder 
What is your favorite beer made by another brewery?
Maui Waui by Altamont. That beer opened my eyes to the amount of tropical flavors a beer could have.

If you could share a beer with any person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Liam Neeson—I ate dinner at a table next to his in NYC and figured it would be cool to have a beer with him since we’re practically best friends now.

What’s your go-to car karaoke jam?
It used to be “Angels” by Robbie Williams, mainly because I’m terrible with lyrics and I somehow mostly knew the lyrics by heart. Now, my go-to is “California” by Phantom Planet (the theme song from The O.C.) because you get to yell California for a long time. Also, I still can’t believe Marissa is dead.

What beer do people absolutely have to try when they come to your taproom?
Mosaic Pale Ale is our go-to suggestion because it’s the beer that showcases our brewing philosophy the best.

The Monk’s Cellar 
Andy Klein: Founder

What is your favorite beer made by another brewery?
Local beer would probably be the classic Rubicon IPA or the Gold Country Pilsner from Auburn Alehouse.  Non-local would be Saison Dupont from Brasserie Dupont in Belgium.

If you could share a beer with any person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Probably Michael Jackson (the beer writer, not the musician).  He was so instrumental in developing our understanding of world beer styles in America, and because of that had a huge influence on the American Craft Beer revolution. He inspired many brewers.

What’s your go-to car karaoke jam?
You won’t see me doing a karaoke jam.

What beer do people absolutely have to try when they come to your taproom?
The Crooked Bridge English Style Pale Ale.

Oak Park Brewing Co. 
Tom Karvonen: Owner 

What is your favorite beer made by another brewery?
Space Dust by Elysian Brewing Co.

If you could share a beer with any person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Mick Jagger because he was a visionary musician that changed the course of music.

What’s your go-to car karaoke jam?
“Roxanne” – The Police

What beer do people absolutely have to try when they come to your taproom?
Honey Lime Gose & Brimstone Belgian Golden Strong.

Knee Deep Brewing Co.
Andrew Moore: Sales & Marketing Manager

What is your favorite beer made by another brewery?
If you don’t see me drinking Knee Deep you will most likely see me drinking something from Pizza Port.

If you could share a beer with any person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Ken Griffey Jr. Always has been my #1 idol and favorite baseball player.

What’s your go-to car karaoke jam?
Deltron 3030

What beer do people absolutely have to try when they come to your taproom?
Breaking Bud.

Big Stump Brewing Co. 
Alex Larrabee: Owner

What is your favorite beer made by another brewery?
Blind Pig – Russian River Brewing Company

If you could share a beer with any person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Arthur Guinness – founder of Guinness Brewery. We’d really like to hear first-hand what brewing was like in the 1700s!

What’s your go-to car karaoke jam?
“99 Bottles of Beer”

What beer do people absolutely have to try when they come to your taproom?
Get a flight and decide for yourself! We love everything we make.

For a full list of Sac Beer Week events, click here!
For more information on Capitol Beer Fest, click here!

Gorsuch told a US senator that President Donald Trump's tweets about the judiciary are "demoralizing" and "disheartening."

Spicer isn't the only Trump administration official to refer to a terror attack that never happened.

The Recording Academy aims to "tell music's broader story by honoring its legends lost," such as Prince and George Michael.

Sweden’s deputy prime minister, Isabella Lövin, has published a photograph of herself signing a climate bill surrounded by her closest female colleagues, apparently mocking a photo of US president Donald Trump.

Lövin, who also serves as environment and development aid minister, is seated in the photo at a desk as she signs the bill under the watchful eye of seven female colleagues, including one who is visibly pregnant.

Australian police almost immediately ruled out terrorism or radicalization as a motive for the killing

Raspberry Dutch Baby-this puffy baked pancake is dotted with fresh raspberries, dusted with powdered sugar, and topped with whipped cream. It is a real breakfast treat!  

This post is sponsored by Kroger. 

Valentine’s Day is less than a week away? Do you know how you are going to celebrate the day of loooooove? We don’t have any big plans, but I am ok with that. I am a simple Valentine’s Day kind of gal. I like to stay home and spend time with my boys. We usually start the day with a special breakfast and make a fun dinner at home. And of course there is always dessert. Chocolate is a must on Valentine’s Day.

This year, we are making our favorite Raspberry Dutch Baby pancake for breakfast. It is the perfect way to kick off Valentine’s Day.

(more…)

She was instructed by the presiding officer to take her seat.

An "erosion of concrete" in the Oroville Dam Spillway caused water officials to severely cut back on water releases from Lake Oroville to the Feather River, according to the California Department of Water Resources.

First Lady Melania Trump has said little about what she intends to do with her prominent position

The Fox News pundit has a message for "Old Vlad."

Today, The Pump Handle had its own bizarre experience with the Trump Administration. It came via an email sent by HHS spokesperson Matt Lloyd to members of the Association for Health Care Journalists. Some of those professionals were reporting on the data released today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on insurance enrollment on Healthcare.gov. The 90-day open enrollment period ended this week.

CMS’s plain-spoken news release indicates that 9.2 million individuals selected plans from the ACA marketplace, including three million new consumers. Many of these Americans would not otherwise be able to purchase health insurance, but the marketplace provides access to the subsidies to help them pay the cost of the plans. What’s also notable about the 9.2 million is something else from CMS’ new release. The agency notes that the average premium for a low-cost silver plan increased by 25% and the number of insurers offering plans on Healthcare.gov decreased by 28%. So, despite the insurance industry’s profiteering, 9.2 million individuals used the ACA exchange to secure health insurance. That’s a good thing.

Then came the email from the HHS spokesman. It starts out “Hey folks” (such an annoying unprofessional salutation.)  Read it for yourself:

Wierd. Just wierd.

The HHS spokesperson provides an unsolicited statement to the press in response to a news release coming from one HHS’s own agencies?

Not on the top of the list of bizarre incidents coming from Trumpies, but too odd for The Pump Handle to ignore.

P.S. Matt Lloyd worked for the VP Pence when he was Governor of Indiana and before that a communications director for Koch Industries.

"There are a lot of killers. You think our country's so innocent?" Trump says

Pence contends that 'it's quite clear the president has the ability to decide who has access to this country.'

The first daughter joined President Donald Trump at a policy meeting with business executives.

New York's governor says the baby will now be allowed to travel to New York for the emergency procedure.

The move makes a temporary restraining order while the court considers the lawsuit.

Sofia Magdalena of Sweden’s Wedding Gown | c. 1766
#robedecour #silver #fashionhistory #stylehistory #historicalfashion #periodclothing #costumehistory #costumedesign #costume #rococofashion #floral #gown #dress #weddinggown #wedding #weddingdress #sweden

Sacramento firefighter who rescued Chunk gives her a forever home

The family of a 4-month-old Iranian girl is hoping for a waiver to President Donald Trump's immigration ban so their daughter can have critical heart surgery in Oregon

"Bowling Green massacre" became a top trending topic on Twitter after it was mentioned by Kellyanne Conway.

He was allowed to return to the U.S. after the American Civil Liberties Union filed legal action against the federal government.

Queso Blanco with Roasted Corn, Kale, and Tomatoes with tortilla chips is a perfect appetizer to enjoy while watching the Super Bowl, or any of your favorite sports on game day for that matter.

Kevin is still mourning the loss of his beloved Steelers and Logan has finally accepted that his Broncos wouldn’t be enjoying a back-to-back Super Bowl victory , but we’ll still be going to a Super Bowl Party this coming Sunday anyway.

Kevin and Logan don’t usually miss a chance to enjoy watching the a good football game, and I love any chance to spend time with friends enjoy some of my favorite game day appetizers – like this Queso Blanco with Roasted Corn, Kale, and...

Read the whole entry... »