I think that meat thermometer would be very helpful.
It would let you check temp without opening the oven and releasing all the heat requiring time to get back to where you were to begin with as well as preventing unsafe, undercooked meat or leathery, dried out overcooked meat.
Not entirely necessary, but helpful nevertheless.
2021-11-14 at 6:12 PM UTC
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STICK IT, Damn It!
I scare Speculum so much, he's seeing doubles of me!
BOO, motherfucker.
What time should we be there, Tara?
Should I bring a dessert or would you prefer wine?
2021-11-14 at 5:42 PM UTC
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STICK IT, Damn It!
Someone seems a little too invested.
I think I'd rather accidentally run over the OP...repeatedly.
Sick motherfucker.
I pity the weak minded and easily led.
Yes, Weasel, I am referring to you and all the bullshit theories and propaganda you spew mindlessly.
What's the latest date on Rump's triumphant re-canonization anyway? You have changed it so many times that I've lost track.
Wariot was there?
I doubt that.
2021-11-13 at 4:52 PM UTC
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I’m sorry about Star Wars but
What?
Frala pegged Star Wars' butt?
THE TRUTH is the ONLY reasonable position.
That is where the Republicans fail...miserably.
They deny the truth of climate change.
They deny the truth that Covid vaccines save lives.
They deny the truths of Jan. 6th.
They denied the truths of Rump's impeachments...TWICE.
They deny that Rump lost the election even though it was by an amazing SEVEN MILLION VOTES.
I'd trust a Republican as far as I could throw Rump's fat ass.
USA TODAY
Rittenhouse legal expert: I've never seen a judge act like this in a criminal trial.
Ron Filipkowski
In the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial, Judge Bruce Schroeder began the day on Thursday asking everyone in the courtroom, including the jury, if they had served in the military. As it turned out, the only military veteran in the courtroom who spoke up was the defense expert on use-of-force, John Black. Schroeder then motioned to the jury, and said that he thinks that everyone should give a “round of applause to the people who have served,” while gesturing back over toward Black.
I have been a criminal law attorney for 27 years. I was both a federal and state prosecutor, and defense attorney. In all my years of practice, I have never seen a trial judge during a trial put the jury in a position where they would have to applaud a defense witness right before they are about to take the stand and testify.
Bad behavior on the bench
A judge in any criminal jury trial should never put members of the jury in a position where they are asked to applaud for a witness about to testify for something that they have done in the past. I am a Marine Corps veteran. I certainly appreciate it when people thank me for my service. But trial judges must do everything possible to avoid any appearance that they favor or agree with one side or another in a trial. A judge must also not express a favorable personal opinion about a witness – even to laud them for military service.
This incident has followed a series of rulings and admonishments against the prosecution that has created the impression on many in the public that the judge is biased toward the defense for political reasons.
Jeffrey Abramson and Dennis Aftergut: Arbery, 'Unite the Right,' Rittenhouse cases show difficulty of finding impartial jurors
That was only exacerbated when Schroeder’s phone rang in the middle of the trial, and his ring tone was, "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood. That happens to be the unofficial theme song of the Trump rallies, typically playing whenever he takes the stage.
Faith in the process
The parties to a trial and the public must feel confident that the process was fair and unbiased. These unusual incidents have created the impression in the minds of many that the judge in this case is biased, and that is unfortunate.
In a trial as high profile as Rittenhouse, it is crucial for everyone to have confidence that due process was fairly applied. Whatever the verdict, many people have already concluded that it wasn’t.
Ron Filipkowski is a former prosecutor and Marine and current criminal defense lawyer.
2021-11-13 at 6:59 AM UTC
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STICK IT, Damn It!
Bloomberg
Not Vaccinated? Get Ready to Pay
Anne Pollak
(Bloomberg) -- As the latest Covid-19 wave flares up, countries are starting to take a tougher stance toward those who haven’t been vaccinated.
From sending those without shots into lockdown, to forcing them to pay their own Covid medical bills, here are some of the steps being taken to try to encourage more people to get immunized.
Lockdown in Austria
The country with one of the lowest inoculation rates in western Europe may soon announce a nationwide lockdown for the unvaccinated or those that haven’t recently recovered from the illness, according to Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg. The hardest-hit province of Upper Austria, located between the German and Czech borders, plans to implement the measure starting Monday. Under the new rules, those who haven’t had shots would only be allowed to leave home for work and to buy essential goods.
Medical Bills in Singapore
In Singapore, those who choose not to get their jabs will now have to pay for their own medical bills if they get Covid. Patients who receive therapeutics and stay in intensive care units may have to pay about S$25,000 ($18,460), according to a median estimate released by the health ministry.
Cash in Lithuania
Many countries in Europe require vaccination certs to enter bars and restaurants, but Lithuania has gone a step further. Citizens over 16 must provide Covid immunity certificates to enter any restaurant or cafe, shopping malls, cinemas, beauty salons or any other public indoor premises or events. The rule will be tightened further from end of December and will apply to everyone over 12-years.
The government also plans to starting paying 100 euros ($114) to people over age 75 who get their two doses between Sept. 1 and Nov. 30, or who get a booster shot before March 31.
Mandate in U.S.
U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration issued an emergency rule forcing large private employers to require vaccination or regular testing. The Labor Department said the mandate will apply to companies with 100 or more employees and set a Jan. 4 deadline. Failure to comply could trigger fines of as much as $136,000.
About 5% of unvaccinated workers left their jobs when their employer imposed a vaccine mandate, according to an October survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Estonia Firings
Many public agencies required that employees get vaccinated or face dismissal. Fifty unvaccinated employees of the police and border guard agency are suing their agency over this policy and on Thursday a court granted them temporary relief pending further review of the policy.
Estonia also requires vaccine passports at public venues such as restaurants and gyms – negative tests are no longer accepted.
Forced Leave in Ukraine
In Ukraine, teachers and government officials who aren’t fully vaccinated have been sent on unpaid leave from earlier this week. Restaurants, shopping malls and fitness centers are allowed to operate only if 100% of their staff got shots. Public transport across the country is available only for vaccinated people.
