The mouth of the Hurricane River unfurls like a glistening ribbon, carving its way through dense forests before spilling generously into the vast embrace of Lake Superior. The sun dances upon the water's surface, sending sparks of gold into the air while the distant lullaby of waves serenades every visitor. Towering white pines stand sentinel, their boughs whispering stories of ancient times and Yooper legends. As one stands on its shores, it's hard not to feel that familiar tug of "da U.P." magic, making even the staunchest of travelers declare, "there's no place quite like this, eh?"
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Our next free chess tournament for right wing Telegram schizos has been scheduled.
On October the 28th, we'll be competing for a $50 first place prize, and those under certain rating thresholds have the chance to win free lessons with a professional coach.
The time control will be 15 minutes with a 10 second increment. There will be 7 rounds.
To join our tournament, you must first create a LiChess account. After that, or if you already have an account, you must join our club by clicking here, pressing the "join team" button, and then using club password "Nigger". After you're on the team, you'll be able to sign up for the tournament here.
Best of luck, everyone!
On October the 28th, we'll be competing for a $50 first place prize, and those under certain rating thresholds have the chance to win free lessons with a professional coach.
The time control will be 15 minutes with a 10 second increment. There will be 7 rounds.
To join our tournament, you must first create a LiChess account. After that, or if you already have an account, you must join our club by clicking here, pressing the "join team" button, and then using club password "Nigger". After you're on the team, you'll be able to sign up for the tournament here.
Best of luck, everyone!
You can make better tasting, healthier mayonnaise at home for less than it costs at the store. Learning to use egg yolks to bring together fats and liquids pays off like few other cooking skills can. Not only does homemade mayonnaise have a fresher, more vibrant flavor, but you also control the ingredients, allowing you to opt for high-quality oils, add a touch of flavors you enjoy (I added home grown habanero, thyme, and cilantro to this one), and avoid ingredients you'd rather not have in your food. Additionally, mastering this emulsification process provides a foundation for creating other sauces and dressings. So, the next time you think about reaching for that store-bought jar, remember that with just a few ingredients and a little technique, you can elevate your dishes with the rich, creamy goodness of homemade mayo.
Stay poor, friends.
Stay poor, friends.
Dull Academic Incessant Liturgical Yapping: Philosophical Orations on Order & Reaction
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Guide to Basic Homemade Mayo:
For a classic yet simple mayo, you'll need five essential components:
1. Emulsifier: Egg yolk and a touch of Dijon mustard or ground mustard is a good place to start.
2. Oil: Your preference; olive oil is my favorite, but avocado oil also works well.
3. Acid: Lemon juice is the best starter choice, but vinegar is also great.
4. Liquid: Mostly covered by the acid. However, you may need to add a touch of water later if required.
5. Flavorings: For a basic mayo, just a pinch of salt will do.
Procedure:
1. In a bowl, whisk together your egg yolk, 1/2 a teaspoon of mustard, and 1-2 teaspoons of acid (or more but with the same ratio)
2. Begin emulsification by adding a few drops of oil to the mixture while whisking continuously. Add a few drops at a time at the start. Gradually, as the mixture begins to emulsify, you can add more oil at a time.
3. Continue whisking and adding oil until you reach your desired consistency. If it gets too thick, thin it out with a bit of water or more acid, depending on your flavor preferences.
4. If the mayo breaks, don't worry! Start with a fresh egg yolk in a new bowl and slowly whisk the broken mayo into it.
5. Lastly, salt to taste (if you plan on making it very thick, you should probably add the salt a little earlier).
Then, once you're comfortable with the basics, you can experiment by adding herbs or spices or otherwise changing up the ingredients.
For a classic yet simple mayo, you'll need five essential components:
1. Emulsifier: Egg yolk and a touch of Dijon mustard or ground mustard is a good place to start.
2. Oil: Your preference; olive oil is my favorite, but avocado oil also works well.
3. Acid: Lemon juice is the best starter choice, but vinegar is also great.
4. Liquid: Mostly covered by the acid. However, you may need to add a touch of water later if required.
5. Flavorings: For a basic mayo, just a pinch of salt will do.
Procedure:
1. In a bowl, whisk together your egg yolk, 1/2 a teaspoon of mustard, and 1-2 teaspoons of acid (or more but with the same ratio)
2. Begin emulsification by adding a few drops of oil to the mixture while whisking continuously. Add a few drops at a time at the start. Gradually, as the mixture begins to emulsify, you can add more oil at a time.
3. Continue whisking and adding oil until you reach your desired consistency. If it gets too thick, thin it out with a bit of water or more acid, depending on your flavor preferences.
4. If the mayo breaks, don't worry! Start with a fresh egg yolk in a new bowl and slowly whisk the broken mayo into it.
5. Lastly, salt to taste (if you plan on making it very thick, you should probably add the salt a little earlier).
Then, once you're comfortable with the basics, you can experiment by adding herbs or spices or otherwise changing up the ingredients.
Forwarded from TG Chess Classic
Our next free chess tournament for right wing Telegram schizos is next weekend
On October the 28th, at 12:30 PM EST, we'll be competing for a $50 first place prize, and those under certain rating thresholds have the chance to win free lessons with a professional coach.
The time control will be 15 minutes with a 10 second increment. There will be 7 rounds.
To join our tournament, you must first create a LiChess account. After that, or if you already have an account, you must join our club by clicking here, pressing the "join team" button, and then using club password "Nigger". After you're on the team, you'll be able to sign up for the tournament here.
Best of luck, everyone!
On October the 28th, at 12:30 PM EST, we'll be competing for a $50 first place prize, and those under certain rating thresholds have the chance to win free lessons with a professional coach.
The time control will be 15 minutes with a 10 second increment. There will be 7 rounds.
To join our tournament, you must first create a LiChess account. After that, or if you already have an account, you must join our club by clicking here, pressing the "join team" button, and then using club password "Nigger". After you're on the team, you'll be able to sign up for the tournament here.
Best of luck, everyone!
"Thoughts and actions are not quite the separate spheres of phenomena that many take them to be. It is very rare to find anyone whose thoughts and actions diverge sharply or thoroughly from one another. If you think a great deal about money, for example, it is difficult to avoid either miserliness or prodigality. Similarly, if you spend a great deal of time working on physical fitness and your appearance, it is difficult to avoid an unhealthy narcissism, or some type of dysmorphic disorder. Thoughts and deeds inform one another. They shape one another to some degree. Your mind must, therefore, be turned as often as possible to the improvement of your character and the attainment of virtue and wisdom. If these are not the primary objects of your consideration, they are unlikely to be the primary areas in which you make progress."
- William Ferraiolo, Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure
- William Ferraiolo, Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure
"You have no business wanting anything that you do not have—with the exception of wisdom. As for the material world, you disgrace yourself if you covet anything that you do not possess. How weak and needy are you that you allow yourself to suffer for want of some trinket, or some greater amount of money than you possess, or some unnecessary luxury that can be purchased at some price or other? How ungrateful is this insistence upon having more than you have been granted? All that you truly need has been afforded to you in abundance. You should be embarrassed to want more than you have. You should be still more embarrassed to fail to appreciate all that for which you do not want, and all that you have been granted without earning any of it. If you cannot will it, you have no business wanting it. You should want your will to adhere to the dictates of reason. The moment you begin to blame anyone or anything other than yourself for your weakness and inadequacy, you thereby expose yourself as a blight. Stop your whining and get to work."
- William Ferraiolo, Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure
- William Ferraiolo, Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure
Dull Academic Incessant Liturgical Yapping: Philosophical Orations on Order & Reaction
The Daily Poor has officially reached South Range's population
South Range: A Snapshot
Location: South Range is a quaint village nestled in Yooperland, a bit South of Houghton.
Population: Approximately 750 inhabitants make their home in South Range, with a notable skew towards young women aged 20-24. Hey single gents, take note!
Housing & Rent:
- Total Units: Around 375 housing units.
- Ownership: The home ownership rate stands at 76%. Impressively, more than 80% of these homes are owned by married couples.
- Home Value: Most of these homes (over 70%) are valued at $100,000 or less.
- Median Rent: Those looking to rent can expect a median value of $635.
Economy: Financially speaking, the village falls far below the national average; the town is certifiably poor, which is a necessary condition to get the TDP stamp of approval. The median household income here is half of the average American household. Yet, its population boasts a slightly higher employment rate than the US in general.
Education: South Range prioritizes more practical things over formal education. While 40% of its inhabitants have completed high school, only 14% have achieved a bachelor's degree.
Demographics:
- Non-Hispanic Whites: 701
- Hispanics: 4
- Blacks: 3
- Asians: 3
- Injuns: 9
- Mixed Race/Others: 30
History & Attractions: The village takes pride in its rich mining past. It's also geographically blessed, being in close proximity to the Keweenaw waterway, the vast expanse of Lake Superior, the serene Pilgrim River, and many other picturesque spots.
Location: South Range is a quaint village nestled in Yooperland, a bit South of Houghton.
Population: Approximately 750 inhabitants make their home in South Range, with a notable skew towards young women aged 20-24. Hey single gents, take note!
Housing & Rent:
- Total Units: Around 375 housing units.
- Ownership: The home ownership rate stands at 76%. Impressively, more than 80% of these homes are owned by married couples.
- Home Value: Most of these homes (over 70%) are valued at $100,000 or less.
- Median Rent: Those looking to rent can expect a median value of $635.
Economy: Financially speaking, the village falls far below the national average; the town is certifiably poor, which is a necessary condition to get the TDP stamp of approval. The median household income here is half of the average American household. Yet, its population boasts a slightly higher employment rate than the US in general.
Education: South Range prioritizes more practical things over formal education. While 40% of its inhabitants have completed high school, only 14% have achieved a bachelor's degree.
Demographics:
- Non-Hispanic Whites: 701
- Hispanics: 4
- Blacks: 3
- Asians: 3
- Injuns: 9
- Mixed Race/Others: 30
History & Attractions: The village takes pride in its rich mining past. It's also geographically blessed, being in close proximity to the Keweenaw waterway, the vast expanse of Lake Superior, the serene Pilgrim River, and many other picturesque spots.