President Trump’s decision to assassinate Qasem Soleimani came as a shock to America’s foes and allies alike. He was Iran’s top general and has been described as one of the country’s most powerful figures, second only to the Supreme Leader Ayotollah Ali Khamenei. He was, effectively, head of Iran’s foreign policy. He’s been credited as being instrumental in the fight against ISIS but has also been accused of arming and supporting terror groups. But why did Donald Trump order his death?
Comfort more than nutrition usually comes to mind when you think of a meat-and-potatoes meal. This recipe qualifies as both. It has all the comfort of classic shepherd’s pie, but works in extra veggies, olive oil instead of butter, and leaner beef. Nobody will be the wiser, since it remains so flavorful and satisfying.INGREDIENTSFor the potato-cauliflower topping:1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for salting the cooking water8 ounces cauliflower florets (2 heaping cups)2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1/2 cup low-fat milkFreshly ground black pepper1/2 cup shredded sharp or extra-sharp cheddar cheese…
Dennis Prager believes teenagers are more open to conservative ideas than millennials. With PragerU, he’s making a play to get around their professors. — Read on www.nytimes.com/2020/01/04/us/politics/dennis-prager-university.html
I want to live in a country where we send our troops to save koala bears instead of making money for old men that own stocks in defense contractors. @realDonaldTrump — NoelCaslerComedy? (@caslernoel) January 5, 2020
arcg.is/0afuu This is an interactive bike-ped infrastructure map. I need to add some comments but can’t do it on the iPad or iPhone. There is a special place in hell for suburban planners who create closed-loop developments and cross-streets that don’t line up for safe crossings. And an even more special place in hell for golf courses that block all access.
It’s a brand new year, and one of our big projects on Simply Recipes is finding ways to help YOU eat healthier. No diet plans. No restrictions. Just good food. What exactly do we mean by that? Here’s everything you need to know. — Read on www.simplyrecipes.com/want_to_eat_healthier_simply_recipes_wants_to_help/
We had dinner at the local Granite City Brewery. 14/10 would eat there again, heckin’ good multicultural ahi tuna poké tostadas. — Read on www.gcfb.com/contact/
A speeding car hit an Elmwood Park police vehicle and nearly hit the police chief and people waiting in line on the first day of legal cannabis sales in Illinois. Those waiting in line who were not injured…were remarkably determined to keep their appointments with legalized destiny. “It’s kind of funny. It didn’t stop people from going into the dispensary,” he said. — Read on www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elmwood-park/ct-elm-speeding-crash-tl-0109-20200103-g2rtag3nbjcp3hv4astgzmd74i-story.html
President Donald Trump sent out a flurry of tweets predicting that his predecessor would attack Iran to shore up support just before his reelection in 2012. — Read on talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-iran-obama-tweet-reelection
Former Republican and Representative David Jolly went through a litany of Trump’s lies to prove none of the claims of this administration can be trusted before issuing a scathing indictment […] — Read on crooksandliars.com/2020/01/former-gop-rep-scorches-trump-beyond-his