Kevin Hassett appeared to deflect questions on how the new tariff will benefit America despite the U.S. having a trade surplus with the South American country. read more
Russia's foreign minister on Saturday warned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea as he visited his country's ally for talks on further solidifying their booming military and other cooperation. read more
News last month that the Pentagon was reviewing the AUKUS submarine pact came as a surprise to many in the Australian and American defence world, even if the Albanese government brushed it off as a natural step for an incoming administration.
hen a person with Type 1 diabetes develops severe hypoglycemia (more commonly known as low blood sugar), they turn to glucagon. This hormone, produced in limited quantities by the pancreas, orders the liver to release stored glucose into the bloodstream. Injecting glucagon thus helps the diabetic person's blood sugar return to a healthy level when their body is unable to take in food, which would normally supply its own sugars.
The Kentucky governor said the tariffs will hurt residents of his state, which Trump won overwhelmingly in 2024.
Developer Urges Trump Not to Kill $11 Billion Power Line
financialpost.com
... Invenergy, a closely-held power developer, is calling on the Trump Administration to affirm its commitment to a $11 billion power line in the US Midwest after a US Senator from Missouri said he's secured a pledge from federal officials to halt the project.
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The Grain Belt line would carry electricity generated by wind farms and other energy sources in Kansas across Missouri and Illinois to Indiana. The project is capable of delivering four nuclear power plants' worth of electricity and would be the highest capacity and second longest line in US history, according to the company.
"The Grain Belt Express transmission line is a critical energy security project, supported by a broad, multi-state coalition of stakeholders," Invenergy Chief Commercial Officer Jim Shield wrote in a letter Friday to Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright. "It will strengthen grid reliability and resilience while saving US consumers billion of dollars," said the letter obtained by Bloomberg News ...
@#16 ...Also, a "light roast" has more caffeine than a "dark roast". ...
Does Light Roast Coffee Really Have More Caffeine Than Dark Roast?
valor.coffee
... Today, we're diving into a common coffee myth: Does light roast coffee really have more caffeine than dark roast? We've seen this conversation be filled with myths and speculation, so today we want to clear this up once and for all!
The Roast Spectrum: Light vs. Dark
Before we dive in here, let's talk about the roasting process. Roasting transforms green coffee beans into the aromatic and complex cups we enjoy daily. Whether you prefer a light roast or a dark roast, each brings unique flavors and characteristics to your cup. ...
Clearing Up the Roast Level Caffeine Myths With Reality
- - - Myth: Light roast coffee has significantly more caffeine than dark roast. Reality: The difference is minimal. Both light and dark roasts contain similar caffeine levels per bean, with any noticeable differences usually stemming from brewing methods or measurement styles.
- - - Myth: Dark roast coffee is stronger and has more caffeine. Reality: Strength refers to flavor intensity, not caffeine content. Dark roasts taste "bolder" but don't necessarily pack more caffeine.
- - - Myth: All coffee beans have the same amount of caffeine. Reality: Caffeine content varies between species. For example, Robusta beans generally contain more caffeine than Arabica beans.
Conclusion
In the end, the caffeine content in light versus dark roast is a matter of how you measure and brew your coffee. Light roasts might yield slightly more caffeine by volume, but the difference is subtle. Your brewing method and personal preferences will ultimately define your coffee experience ....
Lobbyists linked to Donald Trump paid millions by world's poorest countries
www.theguardian.com
... Some of the world's poorest countries have started paying millions to lobbyists linked to Donald Trump to try to offset US cuts to foreign aid, an investigation reveals.
Somalia, Haiti and Yemen are among 11 countries to sign significant lobbying deals with figures tied directly to the US president after he slashed US foreign humanitarian assistance.
Many states have already begun bartering crucial natural resources -- including minerals -- in exchange for humanitarian or military support, the investigation by Global Witness found.
USAID officially closed its doors last week after Trump's dismantling of the agency, a move experts warn could cause more than 14 million avoidable deaths over five years.
Emily Stewart, Global Witness's head of policy for transition minerals, said the situation meant that deal making in Washington could become "more desperate and less favourable to low-income countries", which had become increasingly vulnerable to brutal exploitation of their natural resources.
Documents show that within six months of last November's US election, contracts worth $17m (12.5m) were signed between Trump-linked lobbying firms and some of the world's least-developed countries, which were among the highest recipients of USAID. ...
@#38 ... I mean, Pres Trump got "ratioed" on Truth Social....
OK, I posted this link a number of hours ago ...
Trump Gets 'Ratioed' on Truth Social for First Time Amid Epstein Backlash
www.newsweek.com
Read it. I won't quote it again ...
Jim Carroll Band - City Drops into the Night (1980)
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Lyrics excerpt ...
... It's when Billy's whores are workin'
They're workin' with the skeleton crew
It's when the sky over Jersey
That sky starts to drain from view
It's when my woman pawns her voice so
So she can make her old excuses sound new
But I just want one clue
'Cause when the city drops into the night
Before the darkness there's one moment of light
When everything seems clear
The other side, it seems so near
What seemed wrong?
I think it's gonna be just about right
Before the city drops, the city drops
Into the night
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@#11 ... Define "cups." ...
More to the core of this issue ...
Define how much coffee is used per cup.
For me, and I do admit, I am not a coffee connoisseur, I prefer a good strong ground coffee.
But Arabica or Rosbusta?
Coffee Bean
en.wikipedia.org
... The two most economically important varieties of coffee plants are the Arabica and the Robusta; approximately 60% of the coffee produced worldwide is Arabica and ~40% is Robusta.[5]
Arabica beans consist of 0.8-1.4% caffeine and Robusta beans consist of 1.7-4.0% caffeine.[6] ...
What that Wiki article does not state is that caffeine is a bitter taste.
Caffeine
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine
... Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline purine, ...
So, when you go to Starbucks, you are likely to get a cup of Arabica coffee, because it is more flavorful. But, if you are looking for a caffeine boost, well, maybe dream on ...
On the other hand, if you are a fan of mass-produced commercial ground coffee, you are more likely to be experiencing the higher level of caffeine from Robusta coffee.
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