The history behind Juneteenth you might not have known Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. In 1865, there were an estimated 250,000 enslaved people in Texas. The Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas, with news that the war had…
Read More JuneteenthAlso known as chocolate pudding cake, chocolate cobbler is two desserts in one: a layer of tender cake mixed up with warm, pudding-like fudge. It’s also made with basic pantry staples, so you can whip it up at a moment’s notice or whenever a serious chocolate craving hits. Cobblers like this one are made in an unconventional way, but…
Read More Chocolate CobblerSplit the figs and peaches in half vertically. Peel the peaches and remove the pit. Mix twice as much honey as olive oil, or even 3:1. You only need a little for each piece of fruit. Heat the honey and olive oil until it is thin but not boiling. You want it to be syrupy.…
Read More Grilled peaches and figs with mascarpone cheeseDr. Tom Frieden June 1, 2021 Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during the Obama administration, when he oversaw responses to the H1N1 influenza, Ebola and Zika epidemics, is President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies and Senior Fellow for Global Health at the Council on…
Read More Taming the world’s leading killer: high blood pressureThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts 13-20 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes and 3-5 major hurricanes to form this season. An average hurricane season produces 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. The NOAA forecasts a 60% chance of an above-normal hurricane season, a 30% chance of an near-normal season and a 10% chance of…
Read More Hurricane Season is Here – June 1 to November 30By Kathy Morris writing at zippia.com Summary Of Facts Households must earn less than 130% of the poverty level to receive SNAP A family of four would need to make $31,980 or less to receive SNAP benefits The average household receives $256 a month to spend on food Nationally, 12.4 percent of Americans receive food stamps to supplement…
Read More THE STATES WITH THE MOST (AND FEWEST) PEOPLE ON FOOD STAMPSIt’s business as usual with the end of middle-seat blocking, the return of change fees and more by Larry Bleiberg, AARP, May 18, 2021 On May 1, Delta Airlines ended the practice of blocking the middle seat on flights, an effort initiated more than a year earlier to preserve social distancing on planes. It was the last…
Read More A Guide to Airline Policies as Flying Takes Off AgainAccording to the experts at WebMD, a number of unintended consequences can occur if you stop having sex. Granted, some people might want to stop, but for those of us who don’t stop of our own volition, here are some things to consider: your heart may not work as well your short term memory may…
Read More What Happens When You Stop Having Sex?Paul Mooney, Trailblazing Comedian and Richard Pryor Collaborator, Dies at 79 He was known for his boundary-pushing routines about racism and social justice and for his work with Pryor and on “In Living Color” and “Chappelle’s Show.” Read HERE. How Paul Mooney made SNL a cultural phenomenon with one legendary Richard Pryor-Chevy Chase sketch By Bethonie Butler May…
Read More RIP Paul MooneyAlthough National Hamburger Month is almost over and many of the good offers are gone, there are still some places that have offers for you. Wayback Burgers Grab a $3 Signature Burger in recognition of National Hamburger Day, May 28 Krispy Kreme If you got your COVID-19 vaccine, Krispy Kreme will give you a free donut every day for…
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