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And for example University of Florida is 51 and MIT is 105. I don't think that's really they way things go (unless it's a thong research kind of ranking.)

@jon-nyc said in The IRS doesn't fuck around:

I think there’s something else going on. I’m still investigating. I’ve paid small penalties before never something that grabbed your attention.

They've seen your posts on TNCR.

Seriously though--good luck with that. It's unconscionable unfair. But, that's why the IRS has the reputation it has.

I want one of those TOO!

I want the Old United States again. Not always the best, but always trying to be. This idea of countries always going to the edge is what gets lots and lots of people killed if even a slight misstep is made. Where is George Herbert Bush when we need him?

My wife and I walk brisky. (We have a home gym.)

And now that men won't be allowed to compete in women's sports you don't even know who to bet on!

@AndyD said in Just one unforced error after another:

Bribery is effective and of course far better than fighting.

I like that. 50,000 people give them each a million dollars to vote to become part of the US--that 50 billion. Chump change and everybody's happy.

@Renauda said in Charlie Kirk Shot:

The only connection I can see between Kirk’s murder and Israel is the state Utah and the Mormon Church’s interpretation of the meaning of Zion. In other words, there is no connection. Zero.

The Angel Moroni is going to get you!

I think we all could learn a valuable lesson about obeying the law from this image.

Thankfully the Minnesota authorities are going to do a full investigation so we all can be assured that the real truth of what happened will come out.

I bet now that he's a "Julia" he even wears eye makeup.

Imagine having this as your 26 year old kid.

You have to wonder if Greenland is next. They have been accused of smuggling in snow to the US.

Love him or hate him Trump taught Putin how a "special military operation" is done correctly.

I don't know what part of the US military/CIA, etc. did that but kudos to them. Right up there with bombing Iran from half way around the world. Maybe we would capture the Ayatollah and Putin too and have a collection of these guys.

She's not hot but she's very sweet. I'd hug her. (Before and after--it really doesn't make a difference.)

I just spent a month in NYC visiting my daughter. Mamdani wasn't mentioned once. Nobody cares. Nobody ever will.

Hell yea. That was the 60's party. Now adays its youngsters like jon saying, "I flew to Ibiza first class, but they were out of Billecart-Salmon on the flight. I was so bummed."

That's a great joke. I'm going to steal it!

Lucky me, but my wife and I are having dinner (with other people too of course) with Martha Stewart.

She's on our SamsungPlus station on our TV!

EDIT: Here's a great recipe from Martha.
Gougères

By Martha Stewart

Updated on February 17, 2021

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Yield:
30
These two-cheese (Gruyere and Parmesan) bites—originally from France—are a great appetizer to include on your dinner table for any occasion.

Ingredients:
½ cup water, plus more if needed

½ stick unsalted butter

½ teaspoon sugar

¼ teaspoon coarse salt

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs, plus 1 egg yolk for brushing (make it 10 eggs)

1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (¼ cup)

2 ounces Gruyere cheese, coarsely grated (¾ cup)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat 1/2 cup water, the butter, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until butter melts and mixture boils. Remove from heat, and stir in flour with a wooden spoon. Return pan to medium heat, and cook, stirring, until mixture pulls away from side of pan and forms a film on bottom, about 4 minutes.

Transfer batter to a bowl, and beat with a mixer on low speed until slightly cooled, about 2 minutes. Raise speed to medium, and add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Beat 1 minute more. Batter should be shiny and form a string when pulled up with a finger; if string doesn't form, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it does. Stir in Parmesan.

Transfer batter to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip (such as Ateco #806). Pipe about 30 mounds (1 inch in diameter) 1 inch apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush with egg yolk, and sprinkle each with about 1/2 teaspoon Gruyere.

Bake until gougeres are puffed and lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees, and bake until golden and a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out dry, 20 to 25 minutes more. Serve warm or at room temperature.