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GoT? FAB Scott, FAB

Let’s Smoke Some Zombies

This doesn’t mean what it used to.

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Burlesque- The Art of Slowly Wearing Less

Virtually Reality

Doctors

A True Enough Story.

So I’m of an age where periodic lower endoscopies are indicated which kills about a week. First there is what they delicately call “preparation” which includes the consumption of vast quantities of bad tasting Gatorade (not that Gatorade is my favorite anyway) and a day of fasting with the last 12 hours being without even the solace of water.

You waste a day at the Hospital and have to find a driver to take you home, and then it’s 4 days of getting back to your normal self.

It is singularly unhelpful to have the last thing you hear after they start passing the gas be- “We better use the big one.” There is in fact only one size.

Oh, you want news.

Brexit

Weekend Update

Well, we’ve been talking a little bit about Torture and here’s some more appalling News. Investigators and Prosecutors for the International Criminal Court which has jurisdiction on Crimes Against Humanity in which Torture of Prisoners is certainly included will no longer be able to get United States Visas.

Trump revokes ICC prosecutor’s U.S. visa over war crimes probe
by Elham Khatami, Think Progress
Apr 6, 2019

The Trump administration has revoked the U.S. visa of the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor, weeks after vowing to take action against those investigating potential U.S. war crimes in Afghanistan.

Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda’s office, which sought to look into allegations of war crimes by Afghan or U.S. personnel in Afghanistan, said in a statement Friday that she will continue her obligations “with utmost commitment and professionalism, without fear or favor,” according to NPR. The action likely won’t affect Bensouda’s travel to the United States for briefings and meetings.

The unprecedented move follows a warning by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last month that the United States would “take additional steps, including economic sanctions, if the ICC does not change its course.”

“You should know if you’re responsible for the proposed ICC investigation of U.S. personnel in connection with the situation in Afghanistan, you should not assume that you will still have or will get a visa, or that you will be permitted to enter the United States,” Pompeo said during a press conference.

National security adviser John Bolton also threatened to take action against the tribunal, of which the United States has never been a member, last September. The Trump administration also said they may take similar action against those who investigate possible Israeli war crimes.
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On Friday, the State Department confirmed its revocation of Bensouda’s U.S. visa, adding that “The United States will take the necessary steps to protect its sovereignty and to protect our people from unjust investigation and prosecution by the International Criminal Court.”

Bensouda’s 2017 request to open a probe into potential war crimes by American personnel in Afghanistan says there’s evidence that U.S. military and intelligence members “committed acts of torture, cruel treatment, outrages upon personal dignity, rape and sexual violence against conflict-related detainees in Afghanistan and other locations, principally in the 2003-2004 period.”

While threats to retaliate against ICC personnel are uncharted territory for the United States, previous administrations have taken action against the ICC in other ways. During the George W. Bush administration, for instance, the U.S. adopted a law protecting U.S. servicemembers from the ICC. The law included a provision that authorized military force should any American or citizen of a U.S. ally be held by the court.

My point is that while the piece makes it seem as if this is an exclusively Republican problem, Democrats, especially the Administration of Barack Obama, are equally complicit.

Explain to me again why the United States is any different from the Nazis.

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What To Cook

It’s finally spring but still chilly here in the Northern climes, although there are clear signs with daffodils and crocuses in full bloom, a hint of green in the trees and forsythia yellow dotting the landscape. Easter and Passover are around the corner. Spring vegetables are making an appearance in the local markets, so it’s time to try some new recipes.

Lemon-Roasted Salmon with Escarole, Asparagus, and Potatoes

Inspired by classic Greek flavors, this warm salad is balanced with zesty lemon and feta and sweet tender salmon and spring vegetables.

Slow-Roasted Chicken with Honey-Glazed Carrots and Ginger

Keep an eye on the vegetables as they glaze at the end—the honey can burn if given the chance.

Sheet-Pan Chicken Meatballs and Charred BroccoliThis approachable weeknight dinner takes its cue from Japanese grilled chicken meatballs (tsukune), and the glossy, sweet-and-sour sauce that comes with it.

Steak Stroganoff

This is not your grandma’s beef stroganoff. We took our favorite parts of the classic—the creamy mushroom sauce and the buttered egg noodles—and added a squeeze of lemon, a pan-seared medium-rare strip steak, and fresh dill for an updated weeknight dinner.

Giant Meringue (Pavlova Gigantata)

A crisp meringue gives a unique eating experience, as you feel it crunching and melting simultaneously. A perfect meringue dessert, with its fissures and epic swirls, also presents a beautiful landscape for garnishes.

Epi Classic Blueberry Muffins

Our ultimate muffins are chock-full of blueberries and have just the right amount of sweetness, plus a gentle tang and tender crumb thanks to sour cream. A dusting of coarse sugar gives them a shimmery top with an addictive crunch.

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