I tried making a filet with this method last night. Filet is not my favorite cut of steak, but I had some extras after divvying up the Costco steaks I got the week before last, so I thought, why not? It was about 1 ½ inches thick. Long story short, it worked perfectly, although a little longer than I expected. I probably ended flipping it about 8-10 times (didn't count) and I did sear the edges as well. It was seasoned (pre cooking) with just salt and pepper. Came out juicy as can be, and very flavorful. However, it reminded me why I prefer strip steaks - I like a little more texture. Tempted to try pork chops this way.

@George-K said in 89th watches the snow storm coming his way: Why are his ankles blue? He has very young children, ankle-biters.

Assuming that Senator Joe Manchin has won re-election in the 2022 midterm elections, his political future looks both secure and uncertain at the same time. On one hand, his position as a centrist Democrat from a deeply red state has allowed him to maintain a level of influence and relevance within the Democratic Party that few other senators can match. On the other hand, his position as a swing vote in the Senate also means that he will continue to face immense pressure from both parties, as they vie for his support on key legislative priorities. For progressives within the Democratic Party, Manchin's re-election may be seen as a mixed blessing. While his presence in the Senate means that Democrats will retain their slim majority, his centrism and reluctance to embrace more ambitious policies may limit the party's ability to pass significant reforms. Manchin's opposition to key Democratic priorities such as voting rights and climate change legislation may frustrate many within the party who believe that bolder action is necessary to address the pressing issues facing the country. For Manchin himself, the path forward is likely to be challenging. As a swing vote, he will be courted by both parties, and will face immense pressure to support or oppose various bills based on their perceived impact on his home state of West Virginia. This balancing act may become even more difficult as the 2024 presidential election approaches, and the political landscape becomes even more polarized. One possibility for Manchin is that he may continue to position himself as a voice for bipartisanship and compromise. This approach has served him well in the past, allowing him to maintain the support of moderate and independent voters in West Virginia while also earning him respect from his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. However, as polarization continues to deepen and the demands of the two parties become increasingly incompatible, it may become more difficult for Manchin to maintain this delicate balance. Another possibility for Manchin is that he may seek to establish himself as a bridge between the progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic Party. This could involve working with progressives to find common ground on key issues, while also advocating for policies that he believes will be more palatable to his constituents in West Virginia. While this approach may be difficult to navigate, it could help Manchin maintain his position as a relevant and influential voice within the party. Ultimately, the political future of Joe Manchin will depend on his ability to navigate the shifting political landscape in Washington, D.C. As a centrist Democrat from a red state, he occupies a unique position within the party, and his decisions will have significant implications for the future of the Democratic Party and the Senate as a whole. Whether he chooses to embrace bipartisanship, seek compromise with progressives, or chart a new course entirely, his decisions will be closely watched by both parties, and will help to shape the direction of American politics in the years to come.

@Horace said in Critter in our ducts: @89th said in Critter in our ducts: Well done @Mik … The only person more friendly to the environment than @Horace and @89th! It's really gratifying to see our leadership bearing fruit taking wing. FIFY

I’m more of a Myrna Loy fan.

@Renauda timeless.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11759771/Mystery-Bill-Clinton-advisor-dead-gunshot-wound-no-gun.html The grisly scene where a top Bill Clinton adviser was found hanged from a tree with a gunshot wound to his chest has finally been revealed nine months after he died. But the sheriff's report into Mark Middleton's mysterious death raises more questions than answers as it rules he died by suicide – despite no sign of the weapon that killed him. Middleton, 59, was found dead last May at the Heifer Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas, an hour west of Little Rock. Release of the report was held up after members of his family petitioned a judge. They were worried that pictures from the gory scene would be made public. The judge eventually ruled that details could be released but photographs could not. The report, written by Perry County Sheriff's Deputy Jeremy Lawson, says he was called to the ranch by worker Samantha McElroy who had found Middleton's abandoned black BMW SUV. McElroy, 46, then walked around a cottage on the ranch. 'Almost immediately after stepping around the corner of the cottage she started yelling,' wrote Lawson. 'Upon reaching the back of the cottage she pointed towards the rear of the property and asked if that was a person. 'I could see what at first appeared to be a man sitting near a tree, as my eyes focused better, I could see a rope of some type going from the tree limb to the male." Lawson said it was clear that Middleton was dead. 'I could see that he had a gunshot wound to the chest and that he had a knot tied in an extension cord that was around his neck and it was attached to the limb directly above him. The deputy said a search of Middleton's vehicle turned up three boxes of buckshot and a gun case – but no weapon. The details give fresh insight into the death of Middleton, a married father of two daughters aged 18 and 20 who was found dead on May 7 last year. [image: 1677105481637-67930091-11759771-perry_county_sheriff_s_deputy_jeremy_lawson_said_in_his_report_o-a-3_1677073965212-medium.jpg]

Me too Jolly. Peroxide is awesome for blood and wounds.

@Jolly said in Where do you shoot a charging bear?: Well, now you know where to pop them. It's my understanding, a lot of Alaskan guides carry 10-gauge pumps. That's because if they need to stop a bear, it's going to be pretty close. And it's easier to hit something moving fast within forty yards with a shotgun than with a rifle. Here in Alberta and BC where there are grizzlies, tree markers for logging companies commonly pack 12 gauge pumps with alternating loads of triple aught buckshot and slugs in the tube.

@jon-nyc Well, there you go. It’s a worm killer! Wonder if it work on ridding us of the Mountain Pine Beetle?

Any basic attempt by the psychological academic establishment to measure the damage done to black psyches by teaching them the race narrative from birth, would make the progressive white women behind all of that, want to kill themselves in shame. The psychological damage they do to that community is enormous. And to the extent the education starts and is focused on kids, it’s child abuse.

In a similar vein here is an interview with Stephen Kotkin that was made a couple of weeks ago. Kotkin presents a frank assessment of the present global reality and possible outcome of the war in Ukraine and America’s paramount role in global security. China and Taiwan figure prominently in his argument. Again, worth the time and effort to listen: https://m. Link to video

@George-K said in Wonder what happens after 3/1/23?: Maybe they'll subpoena Wray and he'll have time to testify before he jets off on vacation. He could, of course, always apply the Lerner/Holder precedent. Didn't work for the Trump guys...

Maybe y'all can do something about the Chinese influence within Canada. I'm afraid too much of the U.S has already been bought and paid for.

@Copper said in 1920's Berlin: @Horace said in 1920's Berlin: Racism is worse now than it's ever been. So as we look back in time racism gets better. Its relationship to social status, shame, and disgust sure does flip. The group these days that shares most in common culturally with the slave owners back then, are the high status woke crowd.