Month: July 2024

Donald Trump was reportedly targeted in an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday, law enforcement officials confirmed.  The incident is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and leading Republican nominee. With blood on his ear, Secret Service agents quickly escorted Trump away, and his campaign later assured he was “fine.”  The attacker, who the Secret Service killed, marked the first assassination attempt on a president or presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan in 1981. Here’s what we know about the alleged shooter: Photo from Getty Images of the alleged shooter, who was killed by the Secret Service, according to a source from the agency, reported CNN, on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania, United States. According to the Associated Press, a local prosecutor reported that the suspected gunman and at least one rally attendee are dead.  FOX News reported earlier that two others were dead but the Secret Service said two others were injured. Law enforcement recovered an AR-style rifle at the scene, according to a third person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation. Two officials, speaking anonymously due to the ongoing investigation, confirmed that the… CONTINUE READING…

Trump takes cover mid-rally after ‘popping sounds’ Former President Donald Trump’s rally is on hold, after “popping noises” sounded off mid-speech. Trump hits the ground, and is escorted away from his event in Butler, PA. It’s unclear what the sound was, or if there is any danger. This is a developing situation. BUTLER, Penn. – Witnesses described the chaos that unfolded after a shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump, including one man who said he saw a gunman on a rooftop minutes before shots were fired.  The witness, who called himself Greg, told the BBC that the man had crawled on top of the building located just outside the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. “We noticed a guy crawling, bear-crawling, up the roof of the building beside us, 50 feet away from us,” Greg recalled to the BBC with what appeared to be a beer in his hand. “We’re standing there, pointing at the guy crawling up the roof. He had a rifle; you could clearly see him with a rifle, absolutely” “The police were down there running around on the ground. We’re like, ‘hey man, there’s a guy on the roof with a rifle!’ The police were like ‘huh?’ Like they didn’t… CONTINUE READING…

At first glance, this small metal key might seem unremarkable, but it plays a crucial role in kitchens around the world. Known as the tin can key, it’s a tool specifically designed to open certain types of canned goods, such as sardines and corned beef. Let’s explore the history, functionality, and continued relevance of this modest yet essential kitchen tool. The Origin of the Tin Can Key The tin can key was invented as a solution to a growing problem in the early 20th century: how to efficiently open the increasingly popular canned foods. As the canning industry evolved, there was a need for a more practical and user-friendly method to access the contents of cans, particularly those with tightly sealed lids that traditional can openers couldn’t handle effectively How the Tin Can Key Works The tin can key operates on a simple mechanical principle, making it easy to use. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use this handy tool: The Importance of the Tin Can Key Despite advancements in can opening technology, the tin can key remains a useful and reliable tool for several reasons: Nostalgia and Practicality For many, the tin can key evokes a sense of… CONTINUE READING…

I didn’t write this… A Poem “THAT WAS US” A little house with three bedrooms, One bathroom and one car on the street A mower that you had to push To make the grass look neat. In the kitchen on the wall We only had one phone, And no need for recording things, Someone was always home. We only had a living room Where we would congregate, Unless it was at mealtime In the kitchen where we ate. We had no need for family rooms Or extra rooms to dine. When meeting as a family Those two rooms would work out fine. We only had one TV set And channels maybe two, But always there was one of them With something worth the view For snacks we had potato chips That tasted like a chip. And if you wanted flavor There was Lipton’s onion dip. Store-bought snacks were rare because My mother liked to cook And nothing can compare to snacks In Betty Crocker’s book Weekends were for family trips Or staying home to play We all did things together – Even go to church to pray. When we did our weekend trips Depending on the weather, No one stayed… CONTINUE READING…

It’s been one year since King Charles and Queen Camilla were officially crowned at Westminster Abbey. The coronation was held about six months after Queen Elizabeth’s passing, and now, one year on, it’s safe to say no one could have guessed what was to happen. Aside from the ongoing feud between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, which up until this day is at a low point, the most upsetting news about King Charles and Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis has put the royal family at a crucial waypoint. While the two senior members have been away from royal duties, Prince William and Queen Camilla have stepped up their efforts to uphold royal engagements and meetings with the public. Camilla and Kate have spent many days together while out on royal duty, and while they appear to be quite different, that might not necessarily be the case. Some royal experts have now disclosed more similarities between the queen and the future queen. Monday, May 6th, marked the first anniversary of King Charles’ coronation. The grand coronation at Westminster Abbey—and gatherings all around the UK—was a day of joy for royal fans as King Charles and Queen Camilla officially became king and queen. However,… CONTINUE READING…

Although the real-life outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were close, actor Paul Newman admitted that he harbored some grudges against the young Robert Redford throughout the peri A true testament to their acting prowess, Redford as Harry Longabaugh, aka “Sundance Kid,” and Newman as Robert LeRoy Parker, aka “Butch Cassidy,” were convincing in their portrayals of the Wild West friends, notorious criminals who were eluding the law after a string of bank and train robberies. The 1969 film, which was based on the actual outlaws, won four Oscars and is still regarded as one of the best Westerns ever produced. Four years later, in The Sting (1973), another caper movie starring two similarly attractive heartthrobs, the stars reunited. Legends in their own right, Newman and Redford worked their magic when they were together. However, have you ever wondered how Hollywood’s A-listers get along away from the camera?When he was 44 years old, Newman, who portrayed Butch, admitted that he had been interested in the 33-year-old Redford’s 33-year-old character. In a BBC Talking Pictures interview, Newman noted, “We have a lot of fun together, and we bounce off each other really well.” I would have wanted to play Sundance,… CONTINUE READING…

Furious Sylvester Stallone threatens to destroy family home after daughter’s shock pregnancy comment Sylvester Stallone has spent much of his career carefully crafting his no-nonsense, tough-guy image. Through franchises like Rocky and Rambo, Sly became a household name, but it would appear that his gruff, often intimidating persona isn’t only reserved for his on-screen characters. Audiences will get a candid look into Stallone’s home life with the release of his new reality show The Family Stallone, and it’s safe to say the 76-year-old’s private ongoings are sparking real interest. Not least where his methods of parenting relating to his three beloved daughters, Sophia, 26, Sistine, 24, and Scarlet, 20, are concerned. The girls have already gone on record to reveal how it’s impossible for them to date anyone while under the watchful gaze of their father, going as far as to claim that he quite literally scares potential suitors off. Now, protective dads looking out for their daughters’ best interests is nothing new. Hell, the trope has been a staple of Hollywood films for as long Hollywood has been Hollywood. Even so, Stallone appears to have no qualms with taking what can only be considered an old school approach to the prospect of his daughters… CONTINUE READING…

Growing up, I spent my summers in France where I passed much of my time in the kitchen with my stepmom. Every summer, I fell more and more in love with French cooking and one of the things I fell hardest for was the simple and rustic cakes that are a staple in French baking. A far cry from the fancy pastries you find in glass cases all over the country, these cakes are often mixed up in one bowl, made up of a single layer, and unadorned with frosting or glazes. They’re everyday cakes, snacking cakes for the afternoon goûter or a sweet treat, and this French Apple Cake showcases everything I love about them. This cake is made up of a very simple batter that’s flavored with rum and vanilla and folded around plenty of roughly chopped apples that get tender and sweet in the oven. It may seem like you have too many apples, but don’t worry, it will all work out just fine. A good baking apple like braeburn or honeycrisp or gala works well here – you don’t want them to go completely to mush as they bake. A springform pan works best for this if you… CONTINUE READING…

Sylvester Stallone has spent much of his career carefully crafting his no-nonsense, tough-guy image. Through franchises like Rocky and Rambo, Sly became a household name, but it would appear that his gruff, often intimidating persona isn’t only reserved for his on-screen characters. Audiences will get a candid look into Stallone’s home life with the release of his new reality show The Family Stallone, and it’s safe to say the 76-year-old’s private ongoings are sparking real interest. Not least where his methods of parenting relating to his three beloved daughters, Sophia, 26, Sistine, 24, and Scarlet, 20, are concerned. The girls have already gone on record to reveal how it’s impossible for them to date anyone while under the watchful gaze of their father, going as far as to claim that he quite literally scares potential suitors off. Now, protective dads looking out for their daughters’ best interests is nothing new. Hell, the trope has been a staple of Hollywood films for as long Hollywood has been Hollywood. Even so, Stallone appears to have no qualms with taking what can only be considered an old school approach to the prospect of his daughters finding new men to live their lives with. Indeed, one scene from the… CONTINUE READING…

Duntrune Castle is a fine old building in a pretty spot, held by the Campbells and then the Malcolms of Poltalloch, near Lochgilphead and Crinan in Argyll in southwest Scotland. Duntrune Castle: from the Crinan Hotel (© Martin Coventry) Duntrune Castle (© Lutz Bunger 2021) Argyll & Dunbartonshire: About 6.5 miles north-west of Lochgilphead, on minor roads west of B8025, on the north side of Loch Crinan, on Rubha an Moine, at Duntrune Castle. Believed to be the longest continuously occupied castle in Scotland, Duntrune, or Duntroon, Castle was originally a 12th- or 13th-century castle of enclosure. It consisted of a wall, crowned by a broad parapet and rounded at the corners, enclosing an irregularly shaped courtyard. In one corner an L-plan tower house was added in the 16th or 17th century. The corners of the tower are also rounded below roof level. The building was remodelled in the 18th century, the again in the 1830s. Duntrune Castle (© Lutz Bunger 2021) The entrance, in the re-entrant angle, leads to the barrel-vaulted basement, containing the kitchen and cellars, with a small stair to the hall on the first floor. There were private chambers above. Duntrune Castle (MacGibbon and Ross) Duntrune… CONTINUE READING…