From faithful commentor Marvel: And so it begins…. They look so peaceful when they’re young — what could possibly go wrong? *********** One of the local restaurants has started offering a “grilled bruschetta” made with zucchini slices & a sliver of prosciutto standing in for the local tomatoes that aren’t yet available. Darn tasty! On …
Another Shoe Drops
(Drew Sheneman via GoComics.com) Declan McCullagh, at CNET: The National Security Agency has acknowledged in a new classified briefing that it does not need court authorization to listen to domestic phone calls. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, a New York Democrat, disclosed this week that during a secret briefing to members of Congress, he was told that …
Saturday Evening Open Thread: Brassy, Knuckles
Where sports and politics intersect, per NYMag: Back in 2005, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft met Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting of American businessmen in St. Petersburg. He was such a good guest that he let Putin try on his Super Bowl ring, and Putin was such a bizarre host that he …
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Cat Rescue Bleg – Charlotte, NC
From commentor Jacquie: I’m a frequent reader (but I seldom post), so when I came into guardianship of a sweet little black kitty who refuses to get along with my older guy, I thought of y’all (I’m trying to learn to live in the South). I’m in Charlotte, NC. One of my roller derby team …
Saturday Morning Open Thread: Illusions of Security
(Mike Luckovich via GoComics.com) Gail Collins on “The Other Side of the [Security] Story“: … Today, let’s try putting a face on it in the form of Brandon Mayfield. A Kansas native, Mayfield went to college and law school, served in the Army, married, had three children and moved to Portland, Ore., to practice law. …
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Open Thread: JEB! Is Courting the Talibangelicals — Badly
(via Paul Constant) Explication, from Dave Weigel: The emerging theme on day two of the (deep breath) Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority conference is the womb. Conservatives use it. Conservatives respect what’s in it. Liberals don’t—they have fewer babies, and they keep abortion legal. “Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan won a majority of …
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Friday Recipe Exchange: Cold Salads
From our Food Goddess, TaMara: Cookout season is in full swing. And with it, cold salads, a personal favorite. There are so many varieties out there, from coleslaw, to macaroni, to cold bean salads I thought it would be a good place to start the summer cookout season. The featured recipe tonight is from a …