U.S. House Supports Ukraine Help, Russia Oil Boycott, Reserves Deflecting U.S. Govt Closure
U.S. House Supports Ukraine Help, Russia Oil Boycott, Reserves Deflecting U.S. Govt ClosureBy Farhana. The U.S. House of Representatives rushed to action $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine as it fights the invading Russian forces, along with $1.5 trillion to keep U.S. government programs running until Sept. 30 and prevent agency shutdowns this weekend. The House voted in a bipartisan fashion to pass the broad appropriations, which is expected to pass the Senate by midnight Friday when existing U.S. government funds expire. The $13.6 billion aid should support Ukraine’s military as it feigns victory over Russian forces, as well as provide humanitarian aid to citizens, including about 1.5 million refugees fleeing the country for safety elsewhere.
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U.S. Brands Coca-cola, Pepsi, Mcdonald’s, and Starbucks Have Suspended Business in RussiaBy Farhana. After Ukraine's invasion, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Starbucks announced Tuesday they will suspend operations in Russia, a symbolic move by four iconic U.S. brands. Pepsi has been selling its beverages in Russia for more than six decades, even when the company had to trade its soda concentrate for Stolichnaya vodka and warships. Just months before the Soviet Union fell, McDonald's opened its first branch outside the Iron Curtain in Moscow. Pepsi, Coke, McDonald's, and Starbucks have come under fire for continuing to operate in Russia, while other U.S. companies have suspended operations and suspended sales.
Read full storyLemon Meringue Pie – Recipe
A classic lemon tart with a sweet lemon meringue filling. 1 recipe for Lighter Lemon Curd 1 (see recipe) 2 cups meringue-topped Lemon Meringue Pie 1–2 (see recipe) 1. Preheat oven to 425 °F. After then line a 12-cup muffin pan with baking cups and set it aside.
Read full storyMassaman: Easy Thai Curry Recipe
The last of my Thai recipes. This is a Massaman curry recipe—a variation on my Massaman recipe (not the original Massaman recipe that is on my all-time favorite recipes list). And it is an absolute favorite recipe here (on the blog and with me!).
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This is an easy, quick, and delicious, pizza dip that you can make in less than 20 minutes. It is good hot and served with chips and a salad, or room temperature and served with Melba toast.
Read full storyTasty South Indian Dishes: Spicy Savory Crêpe with Dosa
Tasty South Indian Dishes: Spicy Savory Crêpe with Do'saBy Farhana. What a lovely way to start the day, this delicious South Indian DOSA! It is simple, nutritious, and versatile.
Read full storyRachel Roddy’s Chocolate Almond Cherry Cake Recipe
Rachel Roddy’s Chocolate Almond Cherry Cake RecipeBy Farhana. Looks so light and moist, and that’s because of the amazing buttercream frosting! The recipe from her book, Cookies & Cakes, is made with whipped butter and it takes only minutes to whip up. What makes this buttercream frosted cake taste better is if you add the leftover frosting into your breakfast or you eat it for dinner! The recipe is really easy to follow, and it has superb measurements. This amazing buttercream frosting will go well with any kind of cake. You can simply choose any of your favorite cake recipes and add this light, moist and fluffy buttercream frosting. It’s a pleasant change!
Read full storyWhat the Future of Public Relations Work Looks like after Coronavirus
What the Future of Public Relations Work Looks like after CoronavirusBy Farhana. Wired profiles the public relations firm "Questio", which focuses on health and infectious disease research.
Read full storyUndiscussed Utopia: The Impact of the Reconfigurable Space on Corporate Working Environments
Undiscussed Utopia: The Impact of the Reconfigurable Space on Corporate Working EnvironmentsBy Farhana. The Impact of the Reconfigurable Space on Corporate Working Environments, Norman Widdowson and Rhema Dlokude, stated.
Read full storyFuture Cars: Electric Cars, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Hybrid, and More
Future Cars: Electric Cars, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Hybrid, and MoreBy Farhana. As gas prices continue to rise. One option is replacing traditional motorized transportation with more efficient means of transportation, which are cleaner, less expensive, and more sustainable. A new report, “The Future of Fuel”, published by the Clean Air Council, examines the future technologies available to replace gas and oil.
Read full storyThe Loaded Mashed Cauliflower (or Parsnips)
We’re a day late on this, but it’s a perfect fall recipe: Loaded Mashed Cauliflower. It’s been cooking around in my head for weeks, but it came together all day today when I got in the kitchen to bake some pumpkin treats — to replace those that I can’t afford to buy, let alone go to the grocery store right now — and ended up with a second baked good, and an extra serving of mashed cauliflower left over.
Read full storyThe Microscopic Pieces of Debris Hurtling Through Space
Microscopic Pieces of Debris Hurtling Through SpaceBy Farhana. There are about 70,000 pieces of space junk larger than a softball flying around the Earth, and some of it is burning up as it enters the atmosphere. Luckily, we haven’t had any big incidents yet. But as the population of space junk increases, collisions between orbiting objects have become more common, and nobody’s sure what will happen if we reach the point of critical mass. Do we have any control over it? And what would happen if that critical mass was breached?
Read full storyHealthy Hearty Stuffed: Butternut Squash with Quinoa and Toasted Pine Nuts
Healthy Hearty Stuffed Butternut Squash with Quinoa and Toasted Pine NutsBy Farhana. I’m making these for an upcoming event. I’m serving the squash stuffed with lentils and quinoa and roasting at 350 for 45 minutes. At that point, I will slice off the top, add a little more milk and cheese on the top, then finish the oven off so that it goes from warm to hot (350 to 400 degrees for about ten minutes). This is doable for your own Thanksgiving, and there are still plenty of leftovers to take to a potluck or picnic! A super simple vegan stuffing recipe, just a little something extra with the Thanksgiving feast!
Read full storyEasy Homemade Bagels Recipe
Bagels are delicious, but many store-bought ones can cost a pretty penny. This Homemade Bagels Recipe is easy to make at home, is cheaper, and tastes better than store-bought bagels. This one requires patience, but we promise you will see the results after your first try!
Read full storyThe Dietary Diet: Is Sustainable, Healthy, and Just Plain Sane?
The Dietary Diet: Is Sustainable, Healthy, and Just Plain Sane?By Farhana. If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, how do you avoid some of the worst effects of our industrial food system? If you are concerned about a vegetable or a fruit going bad in the grocery store, you can store it, if you wish, in the freezer, if you must. And if you know your “edible oils” are from GMO soybeans or sugar beets, you can purchase oil of your choice, or use extra virgin olive oil.
Read full storyJust How Close Is Flying Car Technology to Reality?
Just How Close Is Flying Car Technology to Reality?By Farhana. Several companies are working on flying cars and prototypes have been built. But there may be legal and technological barriers to the world's first flying car.
Read full storyHow Do Apples Go from Orchard to Store?
And an answer to the always popular, “Why are grocery store apples red?”. It took scientists about a decade to come up with the answer. But we’re here now. Grocery store apples and the apple industry have the same health problem. Apples, on the whole, are not what you would call the healthy food. One or two apples a day, sometimes in salads, can be fine. But an apple a day just isn’t enough.
Read full storySuper Yacht: Current and Future Aircraft Carrier Designs
Super Yacht: Current and Future Aircraft Carrier DesignsBy Farhana. The United States has already begun working on future aircraft carriers; we have tested several prototypes of these future aircraft carriers on land, in and around the Chesapeake Bay, while many more are in the works—all to help maintain America’s maritime hegemony.
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