Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Digest for rec.food.cooking@googlegroups.com - 25 updates in 11 topics

Bruce <bruce@null.null>: May 06 09:09PM +1000

>>that your wifi speed is good enough for the TV.
 
>Our Internet speed is 1 (one) Mbps down and 0.1 up. We're in the
>sticks.
 
Actually, you know how stations can offer on demand stuff that they've
already shown on regular TV? I kinda thought a smart TV would be able
to show that straight off the Internet. I guess you'd have to type www
addresses and search terms on the little keyboard on the back of the
remote.
Snag <snag_one@msn.com>: May 06 06:55AM -0500

On 5/6/2020 4:43 AM, Leo wrote:
> I don't know how things are done in the rest of the world, so that's
> just me.
 
> leo
 
We have a wifi router with a strong password , but it doesn't matter
much out here . None of my neighbors is within range , and a car parked
close enough to hack into it would probably be surrounded by hillbillies
with guns within minutes ... my wife thinks I'm paranoid for not having
a smart TV , but those things are scary if you really look into what
they're capable of . I even have a piece of black tape over the camera
of my laptop .
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and crotchety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !
Sheldon Martin <penmart01@aol.com>: May 06 08:21AM -0400

On 6 May 2020 Cindy Hamilton wrote:
 
>> The scariest part for me is installing the wall mounts and maybe having the TV fall on my head.
 
>Our smart TV sits on a stand. No wall mount required.
 
>Cindy Hamilton
 
Ours sits on a stand as well... there's no wall space for a 55" TV...
would be difficult to mount a TV on a window or closet door.
"Ophelia" <ophelia@elsinore.me.uk>: May 06 03:13PM +0100

"Snag" wrote in message news:r8u8ia$jh6$1@dont-email.me...
 
On 5/6/2020 4:43 AM, Leo wrote:
> I don't know how things are done in the rest of the world, so that's
> just me.
 
> leo
 
We have a wifi router with a strong password , but it doesn't matter
much out here . None of my neighbors is within range , and a car parked
close enough to hack into it would probably be surrounded by hillbillies
with guns within minutes ... my wife thinks I'm paranoid for not having
a smart TV , but those things are scary if you really look into what
they're capable of . I even have a piece of black tape over the camera
of my laptop .
 
Snag
 
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I know nothing about all the rest, but my husband put black tape over the
cameras on our computers too:))
 
 
 
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Gary <g.majors@att.net>: May 06 10:20AM -0400

Bruce wrote:
> Our Internet speed is 1 (one) Mbps down and 0.1 up. We're in the
> sticks.
 
My neighborhood 'wifi with internet' speed is 54 Mbps but oddly
it's more reliable when lower - even down to 1 Mbps.
 
Some days I get on and everything is lightning fast.
Other times, I connect and wait and wait and even get
disconnected. It's very annoying and unreliable from
day to day.
Sheldon Martin <penmart01@aol.com>: May 06 10:39AM -0400


>===
 
>I know nothing about all the rest, but my husband put black tape over the
>cameras on our computers too:))
 
He doesn't want anyone to see yoose nekid! ;))
Gary <g.majors@att.net>: May 06 10:39AM -0400

Sheldon Martin wrote:
> Ours sits on a stand as well... there's no wall space for a 55" TV...
> would be difficult to mount a TV on a window or closet door.
 
"mount a TV on a window?"
Gary <g.majors@att.net>: May 06 10:18AM -0400

Alex wrote:
> That's funny.
> A gas, or diesel, powered truck had to tow you home - twice!
 
lol. Now THAT *is* pretty funny! :)
John Kuthe <johnkuthern@gmail.com>: May 06 07:30AM -0700

On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 9:19:36 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> > That's funny.
> > A gas, or diesel, powered truck had to tow you home - twice!
 
> lol. Now THAT *is* pretty funny! :)
 
No, that is Plan B, to be taken when Plan A fails.
 
Great whitewater kayaking wisdom!
 
John Kuthe...
Gary <g.majors@att.net>: May 06 10:21AM -0400

Sqwertz wrote:
> with Chinkiang black vinegar and soy sauce topped with fried
> shallots, chopped peanuts, scallion, and cilantro.
 
> https://i.postimg.cc/fW5TTXHJ/Sichuan-Wontons.jpg
 
Looks like a serious feast to me. :)
Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca>: May 06 09:34AM -0400

On 2020-05-06 1:49 a.m., dsi1 wrote:
> grass-roots organizations wanting reform. That's a lie. People
> believe that our courts are awash with frivolous claims. I have no
> idea why people believe that. That just doesn't make any sense.
 
That was not exactly what I was referring to. I was trying to get at the
issue of how you have a society where many people reject the idea of a
society passing laws to tell how you have to do certain things that you
think should be your right to do or not, that you not be directed by the
government because that would be a nanny state, but OTOH, will will
quickly go to court to seek financial redress,
 
As an example.... motorcycle helmet laws. A lot of bikers don't think
they should have to wear helmets and some states allow them to ride
without one. Suppose you give someone a ride on your bike and you have a
minor accident and the passenger strikes his head. You can be damned
sure that he is going to come after your for a big financial settlement.
He didn't have to get on the bike. He could have worn a helmet. But
he made a choice. The law didn't say he had to wear one, but now he is
after your assets.
Gary <g.majors@att.net>: May 06 10:20AM -0400

Bruce wrote:
> Yes, I read those a long time ago. I think that any US president (and
> not just US) will always be in bed with the big corporations.
 
In the USA, it's Congress that's in bed with big money.
They make all the laws with little checks. Little balance.
 
> Unless
> you elect Sanders or maybe Warren, which you won't.
 
Both are already history and not worth mentioning again.
 
Biden will pick some woman as a running mate but not
necessarily the best pick. It's all for the women's vote.
 
Trump should do the same.
As he's fired just about everyone else, why not fire
Pence and choose Nancy Pelosi for his running mate.
And even better, she would accept.
 
Boy, wouldn't that be a good one.
"Ophelia" <ophelia@elsinore.me.uk>: May 06 02:59PM +0100

"dsi1" wrote in message
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On Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 10:28:41 PM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk1hz5qGXlY
 
> ===
 
> Here it is a mark of respect! Please treat it as such:))
 
Hawaii is a state composed of minorities. We don't much care for
attributions of socioeconomic classes. We're trying to forget about our
plantation heritage. Besides, who the heck calls their neighbors "sir?"
Mostly, we show our respect to our elders, for they are the keepers of
knowledge and experience. They're called "Uncle, Auntie, tutu, Kapuna,
Sensei, Kumu."
 
What I can tell you about a person in Hawaii addressing their neighbor as
"sir" is that they haven't been here long and that they come from a place
where they're seen as being low on the class structure.
 
====
 
I suspect they use it in the same we way do. Simply as a mark of
respect. If I ever call you sir it certainly wouldn't be because someone is
low class. I am sorry that is how it works where you are, but please, the
next time you are in UK if someone calls you sir, please don't take it in a
bad way. Although I must say, possibly young people wouldn't do it, but my
generation would:))
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Gary <g.majors@att.net>: May 06 10:17AM -0400

Bruce wrote:
> Gary's problem with wine with dinner:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETxmCCsMoD0
 
Baby. You know quite well I'm not going to waste
my time clicking on that.
 
BTW - wine is best before & during dinner. No matter what
crap you might cook, the wine will make it right. :)
Gary <g.majors@att.net>: May 06 10:19AM -0400

Bruce wrote:
> Yes. A 30 year old guy once called me sir, whereas the standard here
> is "mate", for almost everybody. Maybe I have to dye my hair.
 
Problem with old people dying their hair to look younger -
it works for awhile but eventually your face will tell
everyone that you're lying about your age. At that point
you just look silly and obviously fake.
"Ophelia" <ophelia@elsinore.me.uk>: May 06 03:10PM +0100

"dsi1" wrote in message
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On Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 10:09:47 PM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
 
> ===
 
> That is very frightening. I guess we will keep 'distancing' for a long
> time yet!
 
2020 will be a lost year for the world. OTOH, my daughter made some
cupcakes. I guess she made it for her brother's birthday. She probably drove
past their house and quickly dropped it off.
 
https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/iqTHaM8kQSC19dfhM6fVJw.oTTDcfHYM_CAChQXdz_ABW
 
====
 
Lucky Brother:))) They look lovely:)))
 
Yes I agree about 2020. I can't see anything returning to 'our normal'
after this.
 
 
 
 
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Gary <g.majors@att.net>: May 06 10:18AM -0400

dsi1 wrote:
 
> The hatred against Chinese-Americans and anybody that
> looks Chinese is strong on the mainland.
 
Not that I've noticed in my area.
Where are you getting your information?
 
> If things don't get better, I can see a war between the US
> and China breaking out.
 
Let's hope not. *THAT* would be our WW3 and I suspect
those Chinese kids would win it - assuming anyone would be
a winner in WW3.
 
In my opinion - the Chinese will win eventually but
they are patient and will win by economics and not
with violence.
dsi1 <dsi123@hawaiiantel.net>: May 06 04:04AM -0700

On Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 7:57:30 AM UTC-10, KenK wrote:
> I'll do without the device or buy a cheap one.
 
> --
> I love a good meal! That's why I don't cook.
 
You could get a pretty good unlocked phone for under $200. I have a Motorola G6. Your bigger problem is getting a carrier that won't try to rip you off. Mostly, if you can get a plan for under $50, you're lucky. I pay about 30 bucks a month.
Gary <g.majors@att.net>: May 06 10:18AM -0400

jmcquown wrote: (about a smartphone)
> Seems like a wasteful thing to spend it on.
> I think he should invest in a couple of cookbooks. ;)
 
Who needs cookbooks these days?
 
note: I see your smirky face there so you might
have been joking.
Gary <g.majors@att.net>: May 06 10:17AM -0400

> "They asked us to find the US on a blank map of the world!
 
> "We all pretended we couldn't!
 
That's funny.
 
Here's an interesting test for real.
Show Americans (especially) a blank map of the US
with all the states marked but not labeled.
 
See how many states you can correctly identify.
I did pretty good but didn't get them all right.
I think I missed about 8 or so.
 
I'll have to try again now years later and see
how I do.
 
Oddly, last time I missed Virginia. ;-D
Gary <g.majors@att.net>: May 06 10:17AM -0400

Silvar Beitel wrote:
> (And for whoever wondered about thickness, that's about 2 inches (from the standard (USA boxed cake mix.)
 
That sounds about right for a 9x13 baking dish.
Janet <nobody@home.org>: May 06 01:20PM +0100

In article <tSmsG.134096$cJ2.92377@fx47.iad>, j_mcquown@comcast.net
says...
> She was always talking about moving to her "dream home" but never had
> any money. I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about her travelling
> across country on a nursing job and asking to sleep in my house.
 
Years ago, on a gardening group, we had someone who would contact
group members saying she was passing their area and wondered if she
could possibly stop in briefly to look round their lovely garden.
 
Once through the door, she felt too tired and unwell to drive, and
begged a bed just for the night. Then next morning she declined to leave
for several days (her record was a fortnight). That leech suckered many
group members the same way.

 
Janet UK
Gary <g.majors@att.net>: May 06 10:16AM -0400

Sqwertz wrote:
 
> But you implied that you read (at least some of) the posts on RFC
> Facebook. Otherwise how would you have come to that conclusion and
> issue that apology?
 
Again... I've never read RFC Facebook.
All I know about that group is that many that used to post
here to Usenet have left and moved there.
 
I always consided them "babies that couldn't handle the
"wild west" aspect of an unmoderated usenet group.
Then I realized that they probably just tired of all the
non-food topics posted here constantly.
 
Hence, my apology for thinking of them as babies.
That's all.
 
> Are you really gonna make me create a Gary Majors in Virginia Beach
> Facebook account for you?
 
3-4 years ago, I DID sign up for Facebook and used my real
name and some info. Next step was they sent me an email
to verify that and finish the signup. I decided not to.
 
For the next year, I constantly got emails from them telling
me how many there have tried to contact me, etc and to finish
my signup. Eventually all the Facebook spamming ended.
Janet <nobody@home.org>: May 06 01:51PM +0100

In article <3a53762a-d080-4051-b78e-c286c39dd502@googlegroups.com>,
johnkuthern@gmail.com says...
 
 
> WHO posts a super sexy FEMALE'S pic for an honest shared living
situation.
 
Hookers and prostitutes, of course. That's why you like looking at
them.
 
 
Just a matter of time until one of them sets up trade in your place.
 
Janet UK
John Kuthe <johnkuthern@gmail.com>: May 06 06:19AM -0700

On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 7:51:20 AM UTC-5, Janet wrote:
> them.
 
> Just a matter of time until one of them sets up trade in your place.
 
> Janet UK
 
They sure try to look like them, yes.
 
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