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HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

July 7, 2022 (Thursday)

Today, President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 individuals who Biden says “demonstrate the power of possibilities and embody the soul of the nation—hard work, perseverance, and faith. They have overcome significant obstacles to achieve impressive accomplishments in the arts and sciences, dedicated their lives to advocating for the most vulnerable among us, and acted with bravery to drive change in their communities—and across the world—while blazing trails for generations to come.”The seventeen appear to have been chosen quite deliberately to provide a snapshot of a multicultural, nonpartisan society in which people work to overcome hardship and contribute to the public good. 

Biden praised decorated gymnast Simone Biles, who has won 19 World Championship gold medals and 4 Olympic gold medals, for her advocacy for the mental health and safety of athletes, children in the foster care system, and victims of sexual assault. 

Sister Simone Campbell is “a prominent advocate for economic justice, immigration reform, and healthcare policy.” Dr. Julieta García “was the first Hispanic woman to serve as a college president and dedicated her career to serving students from the Southwest Border region.”

  Former Member of Congress Gabrielle “Gabby” Giffords, the youngest woman ever elected to the Arizona State Senate and later a U.S. representative, survived gun violence and co-founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to gun violence prevention.

Attorney Fred Gray “represented Rosa Parks, the NAACP, and Martin

 Luther King, who called him ‘the chief counsel for the protest movement.’” Steve Jobs, who died in 2011, led both Apple, Inc., and Pixar. “His vision, imagination and creativity led to inventions that have, and continue to, change the way the world communicates, as well as transforming the computer, music, film and wireless industries.”

Father Alexander Karloutsos has been a Greek Orthodox priest for more than 50 years, “providing counsel to several U.S. presidents.”

  Khizr Khan is a Gold Star father (which means he lost his son Captain Humayun Khan in the military service of the U.S.) and “is a prominent advocate for the rule of law and religious freedom.”

Sandra Lindsay was prominent in the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic, working as a critical care nurse in New York. She was “the first American to receive a COVID-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials and is a prominent advocate for vaccines and mental health for health care workers.”

  Senator John McCain, who died in 2018, was a prominent Republican politician from Arizona, famous as an independent thinker who often bucked his party to do what he considered right.

  Diane Nash helped to found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) that “organized some of the most important civil rights campaigns of the 20th century.”

 Olympic and two-time World Cup champion soccer player Megan Rapinoe works “for gender pay equality, racial justice, and LGBTQI+ rights.”

  Former Wyoming senator Alan Simpson, a Republican, has been “a prominent advocate on issues including campaign finance reform, responsible governance, and marriage equality.”

  Richard Trumka, who died in 2021, led the AFL-CIO for more than a decade and worked for social and economic justice.

  Brigadier General Wilma Vaught broke gender barriers as she rose through the ranks of the U.S. Air Force. “When she retired in 1985, she was one of only seven women generals in the Armed Forces.”

Award-winning actor, director, and producer Denzel Washington has “served as National Spokesman for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for over 25 years.”

 And civil rights advocate Raúl Yzaguirre, who was a U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic, led the National Council of La Raza for 30 years.

 “Decorated athletes and military heroes, artists, civil rights giants, activists and trailblazing representatives, intellectuals, and innovators,” Biden tweeted. “That's America. And these are our 2022 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients.”

President John F. Kennedy established these awards for ​​”especially meritorious contributions to… [t]he security or national interests of the United States, or…world peace, or…cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.” “

In a period when the national government must call upon an increasing portion of the talents and energies of its citizens,” Kennedy said, “it is clearly appropriate to provide ways to recognize and reward the work of persons, within and without the Government, who contribute significantly to the quality of American life.” And yet for all their apparent civic-minded origins, a 2018 study by political scientists E. Fletcher McClellan, Christopher Devine, and Kyle C. Kopko showed that the medals have become increasingly political since 1981 as presidents seek to reward donors and associate their presidencies with individuals who will appeal to their voters or show their administrations in a good light. 

The difference between Biden’s first 17 award recipients and those former president Trump honored reflects their different visions of the country. Trump favored white people and focused on athletes, especially golfers; cultural icons (Babe Ruth and Elvis Presley); or icons in the Republican Party’s rightward swing (media figure Rush Limbaugh, economist Arthur Laffer, jurist Antonin Scalia). Trump also awarded a medal to Representative Devin Nunes (R-CA) on January 4, 2021, and, on January 11, 2021, to Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH).  

That vision of the government as a way to reward loyalists might have moved past legal boundaries.

  New York Times journalist Michael S. Schmidt yesterday reported that both former FBI director James Comey and his deputy Andrew McCabe were tapped for extremely rare invasive tax audits by the Internal Revenue Service during the Trump administration. Those audits are supposed to be random, and the chances that both Comey and McCabe, whom Trump singled out as enemies for their role in the Russia investigation, were randomly chosen seem small. The two men were unaware the other had gone through the deep audit until a reporter told them. 

Today, the IRS director Charles Rettig, the Trump appointee under whom the audits took place, asked the inspector general of the Treasury Department to investigate the matter. 

There was international condemnation of right-wing policies in the U.S. today, when the European Parliament voted 324 to 155, with 38 abstaining, to condemn the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision recognizing the constitutional right to abortion

. It also demanded that the European Union recognize the right to abortion in its charter, and to provide "safe, legal and free abortion services, pre-natal and maternal healthcare services, voluntary family planning, youth-friendly services, and HIV prevention, treatment and support, without discrimination." 

U.S. Secret Service director James Murray announced his retirement from the agency today to take a position as security chief at Snapchat’s parent company, Snap. Former president Trump appointed Murray to the head of the Secret Service in May 2019. Questions about the loyalties of certain Secret Service agents have swirled since January 6, but the White House said the resignation was not connected to the recent testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson, aide to Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows, who mentioned hearing of a physical altercation between Trump and an agent after Trump spoke at the Ellipse on January 6.  

In the U.K. today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson stepped down as head of the Conservative Party after dozens of officials in his government resigned over repeated scandals. He says he will step down as prime minister when the party chooses his replacement, likely this fall. Party leaders may force him out sooner. In a statement, Biden said that “the special relationship between our people remains strong and enduring…. I look forward to continuing our close cooperation with the government of the United Kingdom, as well as our Allies and partners around the world, on a range of important priorities. That includes maintaining a strong and united approach to supporting the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Putin's brutal war on their democracy, and holding Russia accountable for its actions." (HE RESIGNED)

Tonight, former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot in the chest while he was giving a campaign speech in the city of Nara. His condition is critical. Police have arrested a male suspect in the shooting. Washington Post Tokyo/Seoul bureau chief Michele Ye Hee Lee tweeted: “Can't overstate how shocking this shooting is—not only because Abe is very popular and prominent, but also because gun violence is extremely rare incident in Japan, a country with some of the world's strictest gun laws.” (ABE WAS NOTED TO BE THE JAPANESE TRUMP, VERY CORRUPT AND NOT WELL LIKED)

President of the European Council Charles Michel tweeted that Abe is “a true friend, fierce defender of multilateral order & democratic values.” He promised that the European Union stands with Japan and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Finally, former president Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary today. Theirs is the longest presidential marriage in our history. They were married in Plains, Georgia, on this date in 1946.

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My Favorite Open-Air Activities in the DMV!

The weather is warming and you’re ready to revel in the DMV’s great outdoors. From the athletic fields to strawberry fields, here are some great ways to explore nature – all within a short drive.

The sporting life

Baseball

Got “Natitude?” Head to a Washington Nationals game! How much more American can you get than baseball, beer, and big league cheer? Check out this site online for MLB news, calendar and ticketing information:

Soccer

D.C. United, the “Black-and-Red,” soccer season runs through October. Wear your team colors at Audi Field in D.C.

Washington Spirit, the women’s soccer team, also comes to life at Audi Field. Let’s hope 2022 is a repeat of their 2021 first NWSL championship.

Polo

Whether you just want to watch or learn to play, Virginia is the perfect place to experience the fascinating teamwork of horse and rider. Twilight Polo season in The Plains (30 to 60 minutes from D.C.) runs from May to September. Each evening typically includes three matches, picnicking, wine, food trucks, and games for kids. Admission tickets are available online for $25 per vehicle (5 people), or you can pay $30 cash per vehicle at the gate. https://twilightpolo.com

For more equestrian entertainment, visit nearby Middleburg – known as the Nation’s Hunt and Horse Capital: https://visitmiddleburgva.com/middleburg-equestrian-events/

Farmers Markets

Shop local. Shop fresh. Farmers markets abound throughout D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

National Farmers Market Directory:

Pick-your-own

If you want to feel even closer to nature, connect with the earth while supporting your local farmers by picking your own produce.

Vineyards

Virginia is the birthplace of American wine. Not only will you taste award-winning varietals, but you’ll also drink in beautiful views. Many offer great food pairings. Virginia is home to over 300 wineries and more than a dozen wine trails. The best way to enjoy the day? Hire a driver.

Breweries

If you’re more of a beer sommelier, there are plenty of microbreweries to explore. Many have outside seating.

Hiking

You can hike and bike the banks of the Potomac River on the C & O Canal Towpath from Georgetown to Cumberland, Md. for a total of 184.5 miles!

C & O Canal Towpath

Founded in 1890 by the U.S. Congress, Rock Creek Park is 1,700 acres of hardwood trees, asphalt trails, a brook, and rocky outcrops. What else? A planetarium, a 19th century gristmill, equestrian trails, a tennis center, and a golf course!

Rock Creek Park

Great Falls National Park is a beautiful 800-acre oasis that is only 15 miles from D.C. You can go hiking, bicycling, bird watching, climbing, fishing, horseback riding, and more.

Great Falls National Park

Once called Mason’s Island, now named Roosevelt Island, the landscape of this once-overgrown farmland was transformed by architects in the 1930s into a living memorial to Theodore Roosevelt. You can join a park ranger to explore the miles of trails and swamps while honoring the legacy of the outdoorsman and conservationist. 

Roosevelt Island

For a map of other hiking trails in the DMV – and reviews from other hikers – visit:

Camping

Maybe you like to rough it, or maybe you’re more of a glamper. Either way, getting back to nature when you live in the Metro area is not as out of reach as you might think. 

Greenbelt Park, Md. is an urban oasis inside the beltway.

Shenandoah National Park in Virginia has more than 500 miles of trails and offers several options for sleeping under the stars.

Bull Run in Centreville, Va. offers 1,500 acres of natural space with lots of activities. Choose to camp or stay in a cottage. 

Greenbrier State Park in Boonsboro, Md. offers camping, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking. 

Water Parks

Have kids? Need hot weather entertainment? Waterparks are a sure-fire way to beat the heat and wear out the kids! Here’s a list of H2O fun in the DMV. (Check websites for opening days.)

Atlantis Waterpark in Centreville, Va.

Franklin Park Pool in Purcellville, Va.

Great Waves Waterpark in Alexandria, Va.

Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags America in Upper Marlboro, Md.

Ida Lee Waterpark in Leesburg, Va.

Ocean Dunes Waterpark in Arlington, Va.

Pirate’s Cove Waterpark in Lorton, Va.

Signal Bay Waterpark in Manassas Park, Va.

SplashDown Waterpark in Manassas, Va.

Volcano Island Waterpark in Sterling, Va.

Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole in Reston, Va.

Waterpark at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg, Md.

Waterworks Waterpark in Dale City, Va.

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Getting to the bottom of gladiators, part 1.

In my forthcoming research paper on the political and social importance of gladiatorial combat, I start out with a modern analogy: gladiators versus the NCAA.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association has been around much longer than I realized: since 1910. The regulatory agency dismantled the model of student control coupled with faculty oversight for two reasons. One was that schools bent and broke the rules repeatedly in order to attract athletes; the second reason was fatalities: 1905 saw >18 deaths and >100 major injuries in intercollegiate football (see Rodney Smith 2000). Eventually, the organization expanded to include not only setting rules, but organizing championships. In the ‘50s and ‘60s, the NCAA had transformed from regulator to enabler. The rise of competitive “divisions” led to further corruption as schools vied with one another, all seeking to recruit the best athletes fresh out of high school. Television revenue had been increasing for years when the Supreme Court found that the NCAA violated anti-trust laws. Schools were then able to collect revenue from televised football games. Football and basketball were and remain the two highest revenue-producing male sports. Revenue from these televised games is then spread between the NCAA and the school, which uses the money to fund male sports that do not generate revenue, e.g. lacrosse, golf, tennis; and to fund intercollegiate women’s sports.

Where are the athletes in all of this? Both professional and college basketball and football are predominantly comprised of African-American male athletes, whose agency is significantly reduced once they join a team. Intense training regimens can impact both physical and mental health, sometimes to the detriment of academic performance. Some coaches go as far as restricting social lives of players, inflicting punishments, or conversely helping them cheat on tests and otherwise avoid academic responsibilities. I have not begun to touch on the physical toll of contact sports; it treads close to stating the obvious. However, one number that stood out to me as I was making this analogy is that, according to Boston University, an analysis of former NFL players’ remains shows that 345 out of 376 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy when they died. CTE is a brain disease that forms due to repeated head hitting, as seen in football; similarly, basketball can result in chronic leg injuries and reduced mobility later in life. That’s the NFL, not the NCAA, but the NFL is often the endgame of college players. Some of them may have had the goal of playing in the NFL since before high school, and their statistics are not as easy to come by.

Contact sports put a lot of wear and tear on the human body, but they are a labor of love. How many athletes are following in their parents’ or siblings’ or idol’s footsteps? How many have been tackling and dribbling since the moment they could walk? Colleges and the NCAA have been capitalizing on the love of sport for over a century. They have been capitalizing off the dreams of young black men who describe sports as their way of coping with life’s myriad disadvantages. Basketball and football are footholds out of the hood or out of poverty; and if professional sports aren’t the endgame, then a college degree is one path towards upward mobility. It wasn’t until 2021 that the NCAA lifted a ban on athletes capitalizing off their own images. Now college athletes see millions in revenue through endorsements and social media. But for over a century before that, the NCAA and colleges made money off the backs of young black men, many of whom did not see fame or even financial security; some may have seen their educations suffer, or may have even been unable to complete them, either due to poor grades or poor performance on the team that resulted in a rescinded scholarship. It’s difficult to imagine the neglected considerations of something so ingrained into every level of America culture. At the end of the day, modern contact sports like basketball and football became what they are through the exploitation of black bodies, specifically young black man. They ride on the coattails of chattel slavery and minstrelsy, two forms of bodily commodification and exploitation. Yet many still enjoy them uncritically.

It’s been a joy over the last few months to draw connections like these. When I see people talk about the depressing lives of gladiators and the cruelty of munera as an institution, I immediately look for paradigms in the present. This obviously isn’t a perfect parallel given that a huge proportion of gladiators were prisoners of war; the explosive popularity of gladiatorial shows in the late Republic correspond to Roman victories in the Punic Wars. Some, however, were freemen facing economic hardship; others were elites who sought to escape the oppressive expectations of upperclass society. They all took the same oath and underwent the same training, with no promise of upward mobility; and they all fought for their lives in the arena. Their bodies were for the profit of others. It’s important to note that fights were rarely to the death, nor was this the expectation of the audience: the gladiatorial show was in the afternoon, whereas public executions had already taken place in the morning. Sometimes they fought with blunted weapons, ad digitum, or “to the finger”, a sign of submission. They had state-of-the-art medical care, because even if they were dispensable in the long run, gladiators were expensive. And they had fans, attested in both housewares and graffiti. It might behoove us to think of gladiatorial shows as WWE matches: you’re watching for a theatrical, spectacular fight, but no one expects a folding chair body slam to end in their favorite fighter being dragged away deceased.

I always feel the need to disclaim that when I say I love gladiators, I’m not glorifying them. I’m not. War and slavery are obviously horrible, and life for a gladiator was no joyride. My research is more of an attempt to place myself in the shoes of someone who may have taken pleasure in live, lethal combat; and to return agency to the men (and occasionally, women) who have been stripped of their agency both in the past and in the present as we uncritically draw conclusions about their realities within the context of their world. We like to pretend that, with our modern medicine, globalized economy, and basic, if oft-neglected concept of human rights, we have room to judge Ancient Roman institutions. I personally think that we’re just more technologically advanced, more sophisticated in the suffering we inflict, and better able to conjure excuses for the shortcomings in existing systems and evade culpability thereof. Ancient Rome had a high mortality rate, and at the peak of the empire, 1.5% of the population controlled most of the wealth. Civil war was a near constant, as were wars against neighboring powers. Meanwhile, our once-high mortality rate in America is declining; half of the world’s net wealth belongs to 1% of the population; and the western world continues to sow strife by instigating and supporting wars in the Middle East.

I’m by no means an economist, nor a military strategist, nor a polisci expert, but I believe that when it comes to our Roman ancestors, if there was a ratio of, say, technological and intellectual enlightenment versus a commensurate measure suffering, then a lower mortality rate and higher standard of living do not necessarily give us room to judge.

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Chili’s humble beginnings heat up with history Classic dish also features a myriad of variations

https://www.timesherald.com/2023/03/23/chilis-humble-beginnings-heat-up-with-history/

Beans or no beans . . . seems to be the question or debate when it comes to chili. The dish is popular on restaurant menus, and in competitions that occur throughout the year to determine the best chili recipes.  And there are chili organizations including the International Chili Society https://www.chilicookoff.com/  whose mission is “to uphold the same core value of our founders by bringing together to enjoy healthy competition and America’s great culinary creation—CHILI. Our mission is to continuously improve chili while raising money for charities and non-profits year-round.”

Their mission is interesting, because we think of chili as a winter dish, however, as stated in their mission, chili competitions are popular events year ‘round. Notice, too, it is America’s creation. One thing that I learned in researching the dish is chili’s history is somewhat blurred.

A newer chili cookbook to join my collection is “Seriously Good Chili Cookbook: 177 of the Best Recipes in the World,” by Brian Baumgartner of the Emmy-winning show “The Office” where he played the accountant, Kevin Malone (2022, Fox Chapel Publishing, $24.99) His passion of making chili did not go unnoticed. He was invited to be a judge at the 2021 World Championship Chili Cook-Off sponsored by the International Chili Society.

Baumgartner mentions that the history of chili is “even a bit heated.” He said, “By many accounts, it is a red-blooded American dish; it did not originate in Mexico. In fact, Mexico denies any association with chili, and only a handful of spots serve it. Parts of Mexico that do serve chili only do so to please tourists.”

Was it in the 1880’s at San Antonio’s downtown, known for its famous Hispanic outdoor vendors called “chili queens” where the dish was first introduced? It is said that chili became popular outside of Texas at the San Antonio Chili stand during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Then, in the early 1900s chili parlors sprung up beyond Texas.

Baumgartner’s book gives myriad stories about the origins of the humble dish. He writes, some historians said, “the earliest versions of chili were made by the poorest class of people to stretch what little meat they could afford.”

“A Southwestern Native American legend claims the first chili con carne recipe was written in the 17th century by a mysterious nun, Sister Mary of Agreda of Spain.”  Another theory, “in 1731, a group of sixteen families emigrated to Texas to what is now San Antonio, from the Canary Islands. Historians say the women in those families would make a spicy Spanish stew that became known as ‘Soup of the Devil.’”

There is a cowboy story, too. A recipe from 1850 by Texan cowboys took dried beef, fat, pepper, salt and chile peppers and made “chili bricks” that were later rehydrated using very hot water. This became their go-to food during their long travels.

Baumgartner writes that “the Texas prison system made such good bowls of chili that inmates would rate each jail based on that provision alone!” Would you believe that once prisoners were released, they would request the chili recipe because it was what they missed most?

He writes about “Chili Goes Hollywood.” In 1936 Chasen’s Restaurant owner kept his recipe secretive. Famous people or their chauffeurs would come to the back door to buy the chili. The icons included Jack Benny, J. Edgar Hoover, Eleanor Roosevelt. He writes, “it is even said it was Clark Gable’s last meal and that Elizabeth Taylor had 10 quarts sent to her while she was filming Cleopatra in Rome, Italy.”

Several sources mentioned that President Lyndon B. Johnson, a chili lover said, “Chili concocted outside of Texas is usually a weak, apologetic imitation of the real thing. One of the first things I do when I get home to Texas is to have a bowl of red. There is simply nothing better.” Rumor has it that his wife, Lady Bird received many requests for her recipe, so she had her staff print cards with the Pedernales River Chili recipe. It was named after the location of President Johnson’s Texas ranch.

Baumgartner said, his goal in writing the book “is to share a collection of seriously good recipes—whether they are passed down from days of old or new and original takes.”

Whether it be Texas or Cincinnati chili, beans or no beans, meat or no meat, you’ll enjoy Baumgartner’s sense of humor, and his travels to find the best chili from people of different cultural backgrounds, and differing tastes. One thing, though, every chili recipe has one thing in common…chili pepper. He writes, “by making these recipes yourself, you’re taking part in a once-in-a-lifetime journey I went on myself to find them.”

It is clear that this humble dish is much more than its simple ingredients. The stories about its beginning are as varied as the ingredients used in making the perfect chili. It’s time to get out your biggest pot and make a batch of America’s iconic dish. Below are a few recipes from Baumgartner’s book.

For the award-winning recipe, by Sean Griffith at the 2018 International Chili Society World Champion Chili Cook-Off visit  https://bit.ly/3ndZlPU

Maybe your creation will take first prize in a chili competition! Here are some upcoming competitions held throughout the country https://www.chilicookoff.com/cookoffs/list

Brian’s Seriously Good Chili Recipe by Brian Baumgartner

The headnote says, “This is it, folks. My own personal go-to chili recipe. Has it been passed down for generations? No. But it serves as my own best chili recipe that I cook all the time. Don’t be afraid to play! Like it spicier? Add red pepper flakes or Spicy Bush’s Chili Beans. Like it thicker? Feel free to cook this over the stove all day. (Just add water as needed for best consistency.) I felt it was important to add my personal favorite recipe to this book but know that it is always changing. I love exploring new flavors and employing new techniques every time I make it – so you should feel free to make any adjustments.”

Photo: Fox Chapel Publishing

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil (or cooking oil)

1 large yellow onion (or 1 cup shallots), chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, diced

2 pounds lean ground turkey (or lean ground beef), undrained

One 6-ounce can tomato paste

One 24-ounce can diced tomatoes

One 16-ounce can tomato sauce

½ cup water (optional)

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoons salt

4 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ancho chile powder

3 teaspoons oregano

1 teaspoon sugar

1 (16-ounce can) Bush’s® Pinto Beans in a Mild Chili Sauce, undrained

1 (16-ounce can) Bush’s® Kidney Beans in a Mild Chili Sauce, undrained

Garnish: shredded cheddar cheese

1.     In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and garlic in oil over medium-high heat. I like to use grapeseed oil because it’s a little less oily.

2.     Add in the ground turkey or beef. Before the meat has completely cooked, add the tomato paste. Finish browning the meat completely.

3.     Stir in the remaining ingredients, except the beans and the cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes (or longer until the desired consistency is reached), stirring occasionally.

4.     Then, 20 minutes before serving, add the beans. You can’t add the beans in right away or they get mushy.

5.     Finish with sharp cheddar cheese. Any leftovers are easy to freeze.

Makes 6-8 servings

Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Chili

by Amanda Dorich from Windber, PA

The headnote says, “This is no ordinary chicken chili! It is made in a slow cooker and is full of secret ingredients, but, most importantly, it is extremely cheesy. Everyone loves topping their chili with cheese, but putting the cheese into the actual chili is even more delicious and adds great texture and flavor.”

photo: Amanda Dorich

2 chicken breasts

2 (25-ounce cans) diced tomatoes and green chiles (I use Rotel)

2 (25-ounce) cans corn

32 ounces chicken broth

1 packet dry ranch seasoning

8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

1 tablespoon garlic powder

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Garnishes: extra cheese, Fritos® corn chips, hot sauce

1.     Beginning with the chicken at the very bottom, add all the ingredients to the slow cooker except for the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and toppings.

2.     Set the temperature to low and cook for 6–8 hours or high for 4 hours. Halfway through the cook time, add the cream cheese.

3.     When you’re ready to eat, shred the chicken and add the cheddar cheese. Give the cheese a few minutes to melt, then serve with your desired toppings.

Makes 6 servings

Vegan Pumpkin Lentil Quinoa Chili

by Kaleigh McMordie from Abiline, TX

The headnote says, “This recipe uses canned pumpkin to lean into the fall feeling, while also thickening the chili without hours of simmering. I’m very much an omnivore and often feel let down by vegetarian chili recipes, so I set out to create a vegetarian chili that still has the stick-to-your-ribs feel of traditional beef chili. Using both quinoa and lentils lends the familiar texture of chili con carne while also adding plant protein that you may not always find in vegetarian versions.”

Photo:  Kaleigh McMordie

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 small onion, diced

2 carrots, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup dry (uncooked) quinoa

1 cup dry (uncooked) lentils

1 (15-ounce can) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15-ounce can) low-sodium diced tomatoes

1 (4-ounce can) diced green chiles, mild or spicy

4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock

1 (15-ounce can) pure pumpkin purée

1 tablespoon chili powder

½ tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ tablespoon smoked paprika

Garnishes: cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, sliced jalapeño

1.     In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.

2.     Add the pepper, onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until the veggies are slightly softened.

3.     Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.

4.     Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let simmer for 30–45 minutes, stirring about every 15 minutes.

5.     Serve the chili hot and garnish with any toppings you like, such as cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or sliced jalapeño.

Makes 7+ servings

Stephen Fries is a newly retired professor and coordinator of the Hospitality Management Programs at Gateway Community College, in New Haven, CT. He has been a food and culinary travel columnist for the past 14 years and is co-founder of and host of “Worth Tasting,” a culinary walking tour of downtown New Haven, CT. He is a board member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Email: [email protected] For more, go to stephenfries.com.

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May 7: Stephen Fulton-Naoya Inoue Junior Featherweight Title Showdown to Stream LIVE on ESPN+

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Published: March 06, 2023

Fulton-Inoue and undercard bouts from Yokohama Arena will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ in a special early-morning presentation

YOKOHAMA, Japan (March 6, 2023) — Naoya “Monster” Inoue conquered the bantamweight division. He’s now moving up in weight to capture the biggest fish at 122 pounds. Philadelphia’s WBC & WBO junior featherweight world champion, Stephen Fulton, will defend his titles against Japan’s pound-for-pound king Sunday, May 7, at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan. The showdown pits two of the world’s top fighters, as Inoue aims to become only the fifth Asian boxer to win world titles in four weight classes. Fulton-Inoue and undercard bouts will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ in a special early-morning presentation. Inoue (24-0, 21 KOs) is 19-0 with 17 knockouts in world title fights, a championship run that started in 2014 when he knocked out Adrian Hernandez for the WBC light flyweight world title. He went on to rule the junior bantamweight division with seven title defenses, including a second-round stoppage over Omar Narvaez. At bantamweight, Inoue became the division’s first undisputed champion in a half-century, stopping Emmanuel Rodriguez in two rounds to win the IBF strap, outlasting Nonito Donaire in the 2019 Fight of the Year to add the WBA belt, starching Donaire in the second round of their June 2022 rematch to snatch the WBC title, and stopping then-WBO champion Paul Butler in the 11th round. Inoue vacated all four bantamweight titles to move up four pounds for a shot at “Cool Boy Steph.” Fulton (21-0, 8 KOs) turned pro in 2014 and defeated five undefeated prospects in his first 12 bouts. In January 2021, he defeated Angelo Leo to capture the WBO junior featherweight world title. Ten months later, he added the WBC belt to his collection with a majority decision over then-unbeaten Brandon Figueroa in one of the year’s most action-packed championship showdowns. Fulton defended both titles last June with a one-sided unanimous decision over former unified world champion Daniel Roman. Fulton will enter the Inoue bout, his first away from American soil, coming off an 11-month layoff. The 28-year-old Fulton, however, is the naturally bigger man, holding advantages in height and reach.

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He’s the Bad Boy of Chess. But Did He Cheat?

“The day before he beat the greatest chess player in the world, Hans Niemann was a curly-haired 19-year-old American known only to serious fans of the game and mostly as an abrasive jerk. Everyone, it seems, has a story. Like that time in June, when he’d lost in the finals of a tournament in Prague, then stood in the ballroom of the hotel where the event was held and ranted against the city and the accommodations. ...”

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2008 October: World Chess Championship 1972, 2009 January: Sicilian Defence, 2009 February: Mikhail Tal, 2009 February: Garry Kasparov, 2009 April: Vasily Smyslov, 2009 August: Chess960, 2009 November: Bent Larsen,2011 November:  The Lewis Chessmen, 2012 July: 40 Years Ago Today: Chess Rivals Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky Meet in the ‘Match of the Century’, 2015 September: The Subtext Buried In Seven Great Movie Chess Scenes, 2018 December: The Last Chess Shop in New York City, 2019 May: Deep Blue, 2021 May: Chess in the arts, 2021 July: The Sharp Game, 2022 February: Making Moves at the Marshall Chess Club

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#justin timberlake #2021 american century championship #golf #championship #edgewood tahoe golf course #nevada #usa #final round #jt #2021 #july 11 #timberlake

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SHIT SHOW

Idiomatic Meaning:  A description of an event or situation that takes an unexpected turn and is thrown into chaos; it’s another expression for spectacle or a complete mess; a total disaster.

 Literal Meaning: A display of feces.

Usage: Informal, spoken American English. “Shit” is not considered a polite word.  It is often used for emphasis or shock value, especially in conjunction with another word, depending on the context.

Origin: Mid-20th Century, British and American English – The word “shit” itself is very old, going back to the early 14th century with roots in Old English and proto-Germanic languages. It can function as almost any part of speech. But in combination with the word “show” it isn’t even 100 years old. It appears to date only from 1976 as an English translation of a comment made by a member of a radical left German group, the “Red Army Faction”. One of their leaders, Monika Berberich, was on trial and insulted the judge, calling him a swine and referred to the entire trial as a “shit show”. The expression caught on and in recent months has been in the news a lot, referring to the events of January 6th in Washington D.C.

Why is this funny? In the photo, we see a very large wooden tray, containing  large discs of dried cow manure. The sign on the tray says, “World Championship Cow Chip Throw.” This is an authentic event taking place annually in Oklahoma. “Cow Chip” is just a polite way of saying cow shit or cow manure. The contestants are examining the chips and deciding on which ones they are going to throw. Clearly the cow chips are on display in the tray. But one of the contestants is complaining to the other how terribly disorganized the event is. As a result, he might say that the shit show was a real “shit show”.

Sample sentence: The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building on June 6, 2021, was a total “shit show” from beginning to end.

#idiom

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Justin Timberlake during round two of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe South golf course. July 10, 2021. South Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

#Justin Timberlake #Justin Randall Timberlake #JT #golf #American Century Championship

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Soon-to-Open Gil Hanse Designed ‘New Course’ Highlights Sustainability at Les Bordes

Viable, sensitive management three courses, estate at forefront of property’s commitment to nature

Set to be unveiled this summer, the New Course at Les Bordes is one of the golf industry’s most talked-about new design projects and is at the heart of a comprehensive new eco-strategy devised by the luxury estate to deliver improved sustainability on and off the golf course.

The exclusive French venue is working in association with the Golf Environment Organization (GEO) and following its ‘On Course’ environmental stewardship program to implement a 3-year plan that provides improved efficiency and a more sustainable performance across all areas of its estate.

As well as improving sustainability on its three courses – including the New Course, designed by acclaimed architect Gil Hanse and due to open on July 1 – Les Bordes is adopting a more enhanced approach to conservation across its other sectors, including its array of sports and lifestyle facilities, general estate services and management of hundreds of acres of natural woodland habitat in the Sologne Forest.

Lee Strutt, golf superintendent and estate manager at Les Bordes, said: “The sustainable management of all three courses and the wider estate is at the forefront of our long-term approach to the environment.

“We started implementing ways in which our operation can be run more sustainably to improve efficiency in 2020 and this will continue as we work through the GEO program. The New Course has been a main focus area for us to deliver better sustainability but there are many other environmental management practices that can be used across the wider estate, and we are aiming to introduce these over the next two years.”

A 90-minute drive south of Paris, Les Bordes Golf Club is a private members’ club and features 46 holes of golf – the 18-hole Old and New championship courses and the 10-hole Wild Piglet par-3 course.

The first golf course to be designed by Hanse in continental Europe, the New Course fits harmoniously into its surroundings. The fairways blend seamlessly into the natural vegetation and trees thanks to the care and attention implemented by Hanse and his team to preserve the habitat.

With a hard-wearing fescue grass species used for all fine-turf areas of the par-72 layout, the course design has created low maintenance areas, meaning maintenance costs have been significantly reduced with less irrigation, fertilizer and pesticides required.

The New Course has been planted with 250,000 new heathers to expand the catchment area for wildlife that benefits from the extended heather swathes. Most of the course furniture has been made using recycled material from the estate or material that has been locally sourced.

A new maintenance and water-management program has been implemented across the three courses to make fairways and greens firmer and faster, reducing irrigation levels and the electricity costs of the irrigation pumping station. The promotion of healthier turf has helped Les Bordes reduce the nutrient supplements needed by 40 percent.

The far-reaching benefits of Les Bordes’ upgraded eco-strategy can also be seen away from the golf courses, with the estate management team planning further improvements over the next two years to enhance the environment.

Among the measures being proposed is the development of a green-waste program – using grass cuttings and leaves to generate composted material for use around the estate including in the horse paddocks and the landscaping of the venue’s new residential properties – and increased woodland management to improve the visual appearance and screening of areas.

A review of both birds and animals’ natural habitats on the 1,400-acre estate, identifying where numbers could be increased to enrich the environment, is also set to take place alongside a drive to improve Les Bordes’ approach to recycling, waste and packaging. In addition, within the GEO program, there is a further incorporation of the clubhouse, hotel and service areas planned, including investigating the installation of light fittings that use less energy, with proximity sensors that automatically turn off light in rooms not used.

“These are early days for the estate in terms of improving our sustainable environment management but, with the changes that have been made on the golf courses, we have already made great progress,” said superintendent Strutt. “Everyone at Les Bordes has a long-term commitment to improving the estate by using sustainable practices that benefit the surroundings, are environmentally responsible and enhance the experience that we offer to our members and their guests.”

The July opening of Hanse’s New Course illuminates three years of investment at Les Bordes, developing a community where all family members have endless possibilities for fun and adventure. Completed on-site amenities include natural swimming lakes and pools, beaches, water sports, go-karting, fishing, equestrian, petting farm and biking and walking trails.

Future investment plans include an announced partnership with Six Senses for the transformation of the 19th century ‘Chateau Bel Air’ into a luxury hotel and spa, a village square with shops and restaurants and a variety of residential villas in various styles, as well as an equestrian centre, an organic farm, an art gallery and outdoor amphitheatre.

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About Les Bordes

Neighboring the historic village of Beaugency, 15 minutes from the Chateau de Chambord and just a 90-minute drive from Paris, the world-famous Les Bordes is spread across 1,400 acres of the magnificent Loire Valley and Sologne Forest. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage region renowned for historic chateaux, medieval towns, fine wines, great food and unspoiled landscapes, the estate was originally established in 1987 by Baron Marcel Bich, and offers understated luxury, leisure and sport in a unique natural setting blessed with glimpses of red deer, wild boar, sweeping lakes and natural habitats.

The estate is home to the prestigious Les Bordes Golf Club, a private members’ club which aims to deliver the best combined 46 holes of golf in continental Europe – including its eagerly anticipated second 18-hole New Course, designed by globally acclaimed American architect Gil Hanse and scheduled to open in summer 2021.

The original Old Course, designed by the legendary architect Robert Von Hagge, is already determined as one of Europe’s masterpieces and the enticing 36-hole combination is bolstered by a new 10-hole short course – the Wild Piglet – completed in 2020 by Hanse and already placed in the top-25 par-3 courses in the world by US authority Golf.com.

Offering unique lifestyle choices, Les Bordes is developing a community where all family members have endless possibilities for fun and adventure, with natural swimming lakes and pools, beaches, water sports, go-karting, archery, pony riding and biking and walking trails among the myriad activities available to pursue on-site.

Future investment plans include an announced partnership with Six Senses for the transformation of the 19th century ‘Chateau Bel Air’ into a luxury hotel and spa, a village square with shops and restaurants and a variety of residential villas in various styles, as well as an equestrian centre, an organic farm, an art gallery and outdoor amphitheater.

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#golf #new #pga #Golf Courses #submission

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Major League Baseball is scheduled to hold its 91st All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 13—the first time in 21 years the league’s annual showcase is to be played in that city. But pro baseball should extend Atlanta’s All-Star drought, and other sports should avoid scheduling their own signature events in Georgia, to show Republican state lawmakers that their latest efforts at voter suppression are unacceptable.

In the past, major sports organizations have forced other states to reconsider infringements on their citizens’ rights, and that kind of pressure is sorely needed in Georgia now. Last week, Georgia’s Republican governor, Brian Kemp, signed an elections bill that President Joe Biden has described as “Jim Crow in the 21st century.” The law imposes new voter-identification requirements for absentee ballots, limits the use of ballot drop boxes, and hands state officials more power over local elections. Even before the legislation passed, many voters of color in Georgia faced hours-long queues at the polls. Making those waits even more arduous, the new law bans giving food and water to people in line to vote.

It’s bad enough that the new law furthers the “big lie”—the baseless election-fraud claims that former President Donald Trump and his associates made before, during, and after the 2020 presidential election. The Georgia law also is an obvious attempt to intimidate and discourage voters of color, who helped clinch Biden’s narrow victory in November, elected two Democratic U.S. senators in January, and gave the Democratic Party full control of Congress.

In the days after the election bill passed, the Major League Baseball Players Association’s executive director, Tony Clark, indicated that players might support moving the yearly summer classic in response. “Players are very much aware” of the new law, Clark told The Boston Globe. “As it relates to the All-Star Game, we have not had a conversation with the league on that issue. If there is an opportunity to, we would look forward to having that conversation.” Meanwhile, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who is Black and Asian American, already has said that he would consider passing on the opportunity to manage the National League team in the All-Star Game because of what’s happening in Georgia.

Civil-rights activists have discouraged a comprehensive boycott of Georgia, because such an action could harm vulnerable families and undermine the Black economic base in the state—most notably in Atlanta, a city that has been ripe with opportunity for people of color. Bernice King, the daughter of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., tweeted: “Please stop the #BoycottGeorgia talk. That would hurt middle class workers and people grappling with poverty. And it would increase the harm of both racism and classism.”

But more targeted actions could help, and this is where athletes and sports leagues could be particularly influential. When major sports organizations have taken a stand for civil rights, they have been able to achieve substantive results. The NFL moved the 1993 Super Bowl out of Arizona because the state refused to enact a paid holiday honoring King. The NBA moved its 2017 All-Star Game out of North Carolina because of a state law demanding that transgender people use public bathrooms and locker rooms matching the sex on their birth certificate. For almost 15 years, the NCAA banned South Carolina from hosting championships because the Confederate flag flew on statehouse grounds.

In each case, those states backed down. Major sporting events are powerful motivators because they provide a significant economic boost and a badge of prestige for host cities. Conservative politicians who willingly ignore civil rights and other social-justice issues may listen when their stubbornness jeopardizes their standing in a sports-obsessed culture. Some fans might support Georgia’s new law now, but that support could be severely tested if the law winds up costing the state the All-Star game or other big events.

Could officials in Georgia be persuaded by such arguments? Keep in mind that Atlanta has become an extremely attractive destination for major sporting events because it has favorable weather, excellent transportation links to the rest of the country, and the headquarters of many potential corporate sponsors. If not for the global pandemic, the 2020 Final Four would have been played in Georgia’s capital city. The Super Bowl was held there in 2019, as was the College Football Playoff semifinal. The PGA Tour’s Masters Tournament is in Augusta every year.

By moving the All-Star Game to another city, Major League Baseball could show an overdue commitment to social progress. Despite how much pro baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson for breaking the sport’s color barrier in 1947, MLB doesn’t exactly have a reputation for taking a strong stance on racial issues. Last year, MLB was the last among the major professional sports leagues to speak out after George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer. When another wave of protests hit the sports world following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, several MLB teams postponed games to acknowledge the racial reckoning sweeping the country. But the league brass had difficulty coming up with a unified response involving every team.

Overall, pro baseball has struggled to attract Black players and fans and address a long history of entrenched, systemic racism in the sport. Today, just 8 percent of MLB players are Black, down from 18 percent in 1986. At the start of last season, three teams—the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Kansas City Royals—didn’t have any Black players. Pro baseball has only two Black managers, one of whom is Roberts, who is just the second Black manager in MLB history to win a World Series.

Although baseball’s past record on race can’t be excused, becoming the first pro sport to cancel a major event in Georgia would give some meaning to MLB’s otherwise empty statement last June pledging to “be better” on racial issues. Baseball can be the first to lead the way with a targeted boycott, but every league should now consider Georgia off-limits for major sporting events. Those who undermine democracy shouldn’t be rewarded for their pernicious efforts to disenfranchise people of color.

#the atlantic #jemele hill #voter suppression #voter acces #boycott #it’s time

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Tamio "Tommy" Kono (June 27, 1930 – April 24, 2016) was a Japanese American weightlifter in the 1950s and 1960s. Kono set world records in four different weight classes lightweight (149 pounds or 67.5 kilograms), middleweight (165 lb or 75 kg), light-heavyweight (182 lb or 82.5 kg) and middle-heavyweight (198 lb or 90 kg).

Kono was born in Sacramento, California, on June 27, 1930. His family was of Japanese descent and were interned at Tule Lake internment camp in 1942 during World War II. Sickly as a child, the desert air helped Kono's asthma. It was during the relocation that Kono was introduced to weightlifting by neighbors including Noboru "Dave" Shimoda, a member of the Tule Lake weightlifting and bodybuilding club and brother of actor Yuki Shimoda and his friends, Gotoh, Toda and Bob Nakanishi. After 3½ years they were released and Kono finished Sacramento High School. He later worked for the California Department of Motor Vehicles and attended Sacramento Junior College.

Kono was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1950 but was kept home from the Korean War after officials learned of his Olympic potential.

Kono was a gold medalist at both the 1952 Summer Olympics and 1956 Summer Olympics, and a silver medalist at the 1960 Summer Olympics under coach Bob Hoffman. Kono won the World Weightlifting Championships six consecutive times from 1953 to 1959 and was a three-time Pan American Games champion; in 1955, 1959, and 1963. A knee injury prevented him from qualifying for the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and the following year he retired from the sport. He set a total of 26 world records and seven Olympic records, making him the most accomplished U.S. male weightlifter to date.

Kono was also a successful bodybuilder, winning the Fédération Internationale Haltérophile et Culturiste Mr. Universe titles in 1954, 1955, 1957 and 1961. After his retirement he turned to coaching, taking on the Mexican 1968 Summer Olympics and West German 1972 Summer Olympics weightlifting teams before becoming head coach of the United States' Olympic weightlifting team at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

During his weightlifting career in the 1960s, he developed a pair of bands to support knees during training. These eventually extended to the elbows and became standard weightlifting equipment.[9] While he was coaching in West Germany during the 1970s, his correspondence with Adidas led to the firm's development of low cut weightlifting shoes.

Along with his weightlifting and bodybuilding titles, Kono was an eight-time Amateur Athletic Union James E. Sullivan Award finalist, an award given annually to the top American amateur athlete. He was also one of the first members of the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame in 1978. In 1990, Kono received the Association of Oldetime Barbell and Strongmen Highest Achievement Award and was inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame. He was elected to the International Weightlifting Federation Hall of Fame in 1993. In 2005, the International Weightlifting Federation named Kono the "Lifter of the Century."

Kono appeared in Universal Newsreel volume 32, number 63, August 6, 1959. He is depicted as part of a mural located at 37 West Philadelphia Street in York, Pennsylvania. This mural was finished in 2000.

Kono was depicted in a Google Doodle marking the anniversary of his birth in 2021.

Kono died on April 24, 2016 in Honolulu, Hawaii from complications of liver disease, aged 85. Survivors included his wife of 53 years, the former Florence Rodrigues of Honolulu, three children, and three grandchildren.

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10 Japanese Sports Cars That Are A Breeze To Maintain | HotCars

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Japan has been the epicenter of business and technological innovation for most of the final half-century, even the Japanese vehicles have changed the world . Taking world by storm with their capability to manufacture goods in high quantity without sacrificing durability ushered in a main paradigm shift in what was anticipated from an automobile.

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While many vehicle companies hedged their bets around the consumer making their vehicle buy based on looks or power, The japanese thought otherwise. Placing their concentrate on simplicity, efficiency, and longevity. Characteristics that garnered an overwhelmingly good response by the market, along the way making some of the most exciting machines upon four wheels . Here are ten Japanese sports cars that are really easy to maintain.

10 Honda Prelude

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The particular Honda Prelude was the more trendy sports car of the Honda line-up, and yes it matured into the belle of the basketball over the years. The fifth and final generation, introduced in 1996 plus discontinued in 2001, looks like a good angular and mature version from the Integra. Residing under the hood was obviously a 2 . 2-liter inline 4 VTEC engine.

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Good for two hundred horsepower, the Prelude had simply no trouble putting all that power straight down around the bends with its independent suspension system. With plenty of room under the cover to access parts, this car will certainly spend more time on the road than in the garage area.

9 Toyota Celica

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The Celica any of Toyota's longest-running sports vehicles with an impressive racing history. The particular legendary Supra can trace the lineage back to the early Celicas once the Celica Supra was introduced in 1979. Thereafter, the Celica branched off to forge its own heritage, being Toyota's World Move Championship entry in the past due 80s to early 90s.

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Winning the constructor's name for two consecutive years in 1993 and 1994 with the Celica GT-Four. The A60 Celica, available through 1981 to 1985, was the final generation to have rear-wheel drive. To get a great sporty feel, with Toyota reliability and user-friendliness.

8 Honda CRX

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The CRX was introduced within 1984 as a sportier Civic, discussing the same drivetrain. This car has already established a cult following for its gentle and nimble characteristics. The second era, introduced in 1988, had gone by way of a major update.

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Striking dealerships with four-wheel double wishbone suspension, cutting edge even by modern-day standards. The aftermarket parts list is vast, sharing parts with this of the Civic. In addition , being very easy to work on that there are plenty of house mechanics that have swapped in later on year B and K-series motors.

7 Toyota Cressida

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At first glance, the Cressida doesn't scream sports car. Hitting United states shores in 1976, it was Toyota's luxury, family saloon before the introduction of the Lexus brand. Following that will familiar sports sedan formulation of big straight-6 motor sending power to the rear wheels.

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The X80 Cressida, constructed between 1988 and 1995, had been the last ones to be offered in The united states. And it went out with a bang, discussing the same 1JZ engine found in tag III Supra, making it a legitimate system for drifters on a budget. This car tire shredder is known to be very easy to set up performance parts at home.

6 Nissan 200SX

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The S12 200SX has flown under the radar for some time. Found in American showrooms from 1984 to 1988 with an optional 1 . 8-liter turbo charge engine, the CA18ET. Later years might be found with the naturally aspirated V-6 found in the Z31 300ZXs.

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The rear-wheel-drive platform, with the sub-2600 lbs curb weight, offers performance implications immediately felt from the driver. Which begs the question, exactly why this car has been overlooked. Specifically with the reported ease of maintenance plus tunability of both the turbo four-banger and the V6.

5 Honda Civic SI (EP3)

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It doesn't take much looking to find out how easy it is for just about any monkey with a wrench to make energy in a Civic . The particular EP3 Civic SI or FRIEND, for the Canadian audience, was the very first Civic to come with the coveted Honda K-series motor. Having an unfortunately brief production run in North America, 2002-2005.

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These nippy small hatches are becoming harder and harder to find. The particular in-dash shifter, located directly close to the steering wheel gives the driver the particular sense of being in a race vehicle. This Civic should be on top of record of any car enthusiast searching for a fun car that they can work on.

four Nissan 240SX

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The Nissan 240SX could be the go-to drift car for that professional and amateur alike . The awe-inspiring SR20DET engine is an immediate bolt-on, requiring no fabrication. Thumping the power up to over 200 hp and good for over 400 hp.

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For even much less effort, the stock K24 motor has been well documented to handle comparable power figures with bolt-on turbocharged kits. This car is the ideal ride for any do-it-yourselfer because of the encyclopedia of information out there on solutions to every single problem and the plethora of automotive aftermarket parts shops.

3 Toyota Corolla GTS

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The Toyota Corolla GTS, or Hachiroku as it is known within the land of the rising sun, made its name as the David who else slays Goliaths. Used as the leading man car of Preliminary D , an anime Tv shows familiar to most enthusiasts of the tuner scene, following the journey of a tofu delivery boy who outruns GTRs, EVOs, and S2000s to become a road racing legend.

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Freely based on the AE86 owned by the Drift King themself, Keiichi Tsuchiya, and his days improving his driving technique on the hill passes of Japan. There's no question about the sporting credentials and the 4AGE powerplant is a simple motor to maintain running.

2 Mazda Miata

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This roadster has no equal when it comes to agility for each dollar. The Miata is always the solution to the question of the best first vehicle for the budding race vehicle driver . A platform utilized to teach novice drivers the fundamentals associated with car dynamics with its own specification race series for those looking to your professional scene.

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Because of its popularity, there are plenty of cases available for any budget and lots of aftermarket support. One look underneath the hood makes it all too clear that will Mazda put a lot of effort straight into ease of maintenance for the owner.

one Datsun 280ZX

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The Datsun 280ZX continued the Z car torch along with great success. Making its first appearance in 1979, the second generation of the Z . series was well ahead of the time. The stiffer chassis plus power options like windows, hair, and mirrors make this car really feel right at home with any vehicle produced a couple of decades later.

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The turbocharged version, that was sold in the later years, attributed to the healthy sales figures despite striking a much higher price bracket. No more an economy sports car, the luxury fantastic tourer has the added benefit of getting plenty of space in the engine these types of to tinker with for the typical user.

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Thursday, May 06, 2021 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: FROM CRADLE TO STAGE (Paramount +) LEGENDARY (Crave 1) 3:35pm/4:30pm/5:25pm MILLION DOLLAR LISTING NEW YORK (Slice) 9:00pm THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE (Crave 1) 10:00pm/10:30pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT GIRLS5EVA (Premiering on W Network on June 3 at 9:00pm) HOMESTEAD RESCUE: RANEY RANCH (TBD - Discovery Canada) DARK SIDE OF THE RING (TBD)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME/CRAVE/NETFLIX CANADA/CBC GEM:

AMAZON PRIME DEPOIS A LOUCA SOU EU GAURAV GUPTA: MARKET DOWN HAI WILD MOUNTAIN THYME

CRAVE TV DARK SIDE OF THE RING (Season 3A, Episode 1)

NETFLIX CANADA AND TOMORROW THE ENTIRE WORLD IN OUR MOTHERS’ GARDENS

MLB BASEBALL (SN) 3:30pm: Jays vs. A’s

2021 WORLD WOMEN’S CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP (TSN) 4:00pm: Canada vs. Japan

NHL HOCKEY (SN360) 7:00pm: Rangers vs. Bruins (TSN2/TSN4) 7:00pm: Habs vs. Leafs (SNPacific/SNOntario/SNEast/SNWest) 9:00pm: Canucks vs. Oilers (SN) 9:00pm: Flames vs. Oilers NBA BASKETBALL (SN1) 7:30pm: Wizards vs. Raptors (TSN) 7:30pm: Nets vs. Mavericks (SN1) 10:00pm: Lakers vs. Clippers

CHARLEY PRIDE: I’M JUST ME (CBC) 8:00pm: A look at the journey of Charley Pride, from his humble beginnings in segregated Sledge, Mississippi to his career as a black American League baseball player and his meteoric rise as a trailblazing country music superstar.

BIG BROTHER CANADA (Global) 8:00pm

MOOSEMEAT & MARMALADE (APTN) 8:00pm (FINALE):  Art and Dan host a feast for some of the guests in local episodes over the last five years and reminisce about the adventures they've enjoyed together.

RESTORED (HGTV Canada) 8:00pm: Brett explores the timeless glamour of mid-century modern-style architecture; he revisits a 1955 California ranch with an original kitchen, a 1941 modern owned by the same family since 1951 and a sprawling 1952 ranch.

QUEST OUT WEST: WILD FOOD (APTN) 8:30pm (SEASON FINALE): Tracey meets Chief Adam Eneas and learns about the ways transport affected the growth and development of food systems throughout the Okanagan.

RUST VALLEY RESTORERS (History Canada) 9:00pm (SEASON FINALE):  While Avery struggles to save his business, Mike is determined to end the year on a high note with a build for an old friend but old secrets and conflicts with Connor get in his way.

FIRE MASTERS (Food Network Canada) 11:00pm: The Wildfire round tests personalities on a plate; the Crossfire round reveals who likes it salty and who enjoys the sweet; in the Feast of Fire, the judges enjoy a taste of the sweet life.

CANADIAN REFLECTIONS (CBC) 11:30pm: Astres; The Video Store Commercial

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When and Where is Rolex 24 2021?

59th running of the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA, North America’s most prestigious sports car race set for Jan. 30-31, 2021, at Daytona International Speedway.

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