Mekong:a river rising The fate of 70 million people rests on what happens to the Mekong river. With world leaders meeting in Paris next week for crucial UN climate talks, John Vidal journeys down south-east Asia’s vast waterway – a place that encapsulates some of the dilemmas they must solve. He meets people struggling …
November 2015 archive
Nov 25 2015
The Daily Late Nightly Show (Thanksgiving Eve)
Stephen’s guests tonight- Wednesday 11/25: Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, and Daniel Boulud And that’s it for the next 7 days (this week and next) besides repeats. Fortunately (or not) The New Guy has a full boat. Monday 11/30: Spike Lee Tuesday 12/1: Chris Brown Wednesday 12/2: Lupita Nyong’o Thusday 12/3: Idris Elba Mr. …
Nov 25 2015
Dispatches From Hellpeckersville-Thankful
This is the first Thanksgiving since Mom died, and it feels very weird. For years Mom went away on this Holiday, and we had our dinner the Sunday before, but still, it was our get together and it’ll be sad this year. I’m guessing Christmas is going to have it’s moments too. But, the rest …
Nov 25 2015
Family Values
You have taken the land which is rightfully ours. Years from now my people will be forced to live in mobile homes on reservations. Your people will wear cardigans, and drink highballs. We will sell our bracelets by the road sides, you will play golf, and enjoy hot hors d’oeuvres. My people will have pain …
Nov 25 2015
Spatchcock Turkey
Something different and a really quick way to roast the turkey. Thanksgiving Files: Spatchcock Turkey: Sometimes the scariest part of the Thanksgiving Dinner is the worry that the turkey will not turn out properly – undercooked, overcooked, dry, flavorless – and ruin the whole meal. I’ve cooked in bags, roasted, braised, fried, deboned – about …
Nov 25 2015
Punting the Pundits
“Punting the Pundits” is an Open Thread. It is a selection of editorials and opinions from around the news medium and the internet blogs. The intent is to provide a forum for your reactions and opinions, not just to the opinions presented, but to what ever you find important. Thanks to ek hornbeck, click on …
Nov 25 2015
The Breakfast Club (Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio)
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …
Nov 25 2015
Six In The Morning Wednesday November 25
Missing Russian jet pilot ‘picked up by Syrian army’ A Russian pilot who went missing after his jet was shot down by Turkey over Syria was rescued by the Syrian army, Russia’s ambassador to France said. Alexander Orlov told Europe 1 radio the pilot had been taken to a Russian base. However, this report has …
Nov 24 2015
The Daily Late Nightly Show (Chef Tony’s Tips)
I’ve got my turkey in the garage in a hefty bag full of anti-freeze. Does that work as a method to thaw? I’ve got a nephew who wants me to make tofurkey this year. What’s the best way to let him know he’s no longer welcome in my house? I like to serve my turkey …
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