Stocks tumble in worst day since June 2020

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US Stocks plummeted in their worst day since June 11, 2020 after key August inflation data ticked upward, surprising investors.  The market is worried that hotter-than-expected inflation will prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates more aggressively, inflicting serious damage to the US economy in the process. The Dow was down 1276 points, or 3.9%. … Read more

New California law could raise fast-food workers’ minimum wage to $22 an hour

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This week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an act into law that could raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to over $20 an hour for the first time in American history.

On Sept. 5, AB 257, or the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act, was signed into law by Newsom. The law, authored by Assemblymember Chris Holden, authorizes the creation of a Fast Food Council, which will be made up of 10 representatives from labor and management sectors and set minimum standards for workers in the industry.

According to an Aug. 5 statement by the governor’s office, members of the Fast Food Council will include fast-food workers and their advocates, franchisees, franchisors and representatives from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development and the Department of Industrial Relations.

Further, the standards the council will address will include conditions related to health and safety, security in the workplace, the right to take time off from work for protected purposes, protection from discrimination and harassment, and worker wages.

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Lau Chicken Wings

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Chicken wings can be succulent, tender, crispy perfection. But if you have them often enough, you’re also guaranteed to come across dry, tough chicken jerky masquerading as wings. (Or worse, undercooked wings that make you take note of where the restroom is.)

Is there a way to guarantee success? Guarantee is too strong a word, but let’s say we have a few tricks to greatly, significantly, grandly increase your chances of success when frying chicken wings at home!

Help the wings cook evenly with a few smart incisions. Make two cuts across the flats, and jab twice into the thickest part of the drumettes. This will help the heat (and the flavor!) penetrate the wings better and reduce the chance of undercooking.

Dry chicken is a result of overcooking the chicken, so you need to keep an eye on your oil temperature. Don’t be afraid to adjust the heat if you need to help the oil get hotter or to cool it down.

Do an initial fry at 300°F to get the chicken wings cooked through, then take them out. Do a second fry at 350°F to get the crust nice and crispy. Done!

CLICK THE CONTINUE READING LINK FOR THE RECIPE

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Florida State hangs on for last-second, thrilling 24-23 win over LSU

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In the days leading up to Florida State’s Sunday night showdown with LSU, Florida State football coach Mike Norvell said he was excited about the game because it would give him a chance to show off the guys he gets to coach.

FSU Quarterback Travis Jordan

And it took every second of the game, but the Seminoles found a way to pull out a 24-23 victory with a blocked extra point — their second blocked kick of the game — to improve to 2-0 on the season.

Redshirt freshman Shyheim Brown blocked the kick after LSU scored a touchdown on the final play of regulation.

Redshirt Freshman Shyheim Brown

“What a finish,” Norvell said, “We talked to our team all week that this game could come down to one play, to one opportunity. And, you know, as you watch throughout the course of the game, I thought our guys put on display an incredible heart. You know, the passion which they played with, just the effort, the physicality, I thought we dominated the game for the majority of it. Obviously, there at the end, you know, we had some things that happened that we just can’t have. But the one thing that happened on the last play is what we absolutely need.

“It’s determination. It’s heart. It’s a willingness that, even after a disappointing moment, our guys responded.”

After falling behind by a field goal on the game’s opening drive, FSU took its first lead on a 39-yard flea-flicker from Jordan Travis to Ontaria “Pokey” Wilson. The Seminoles had a chance to extend their lead just before halftime, but a fourth-down pass from Travis fell incomplete, and the lead stayed at 7-3 at halftime.

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Shameful

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Gentrification of the Orlando Parramore district downtown continues. Back in 2014 super progressive, liberal Mayor Buddy Dyer tried to force Faith Deliverance Temple to sell it’s property to the ciy of Orlando and pave the way for City Soccer. The Pastor refused and Mayor Buddy threatened eminent domain and take it, by force, from the … Read more

Seminoles Top Duquesne, 47-7, In Week 0 Season Opener

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Jordan Travis completed 11 of 15 passes for 207 yards and three Florida State running backs rushed for over 100 yards each in FSU’s 47-7 win over Duquesne to open the 2022 season.  The Seminoles mounted six consecutive scoring drives in just over three quarters of play and the Nole defense was stifling in giving FSU the win in Doak Campbell Stadium and it’s first 1-0 start since the 2016 season.

8 Treyshaun Ward – One of 3 RB’s to get 100 yards or more against Duquesne

Running back Treshaun Ward led a ferocious ground game for the Seminoles with a career-high 127 yards on 14 carries for a career-high 9.1 yards per carry average.  Trey Benson (105) and Lawrance Toafili (101) also gained over 100 yards marking the first time in school history that three running backs gained 100 rushing in the same game.  Florida State’s 406 yards rushing in the game are the most since totaling 478 in a 55-35 victory over USF on September 24, 2016. 

Florida State scored the first 33 points of the game before surrendering a touchdown to the visiting Dukes.  The Seminoles scored on seven of their first eight drives, as the offense was stopped only once through the first three quarters.  For the game, the Seminoles scored on eight of their 11 possessions and punted only once. 

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