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While I'm at it, I can't get excited about Mercedes because they don't design or build them like back in the day... Link to video

I'm wading through the FL statutes governing condos incl laws that went into effect in January concerning condos with more than 2 floors or more than x units. Slow going. There are a few in my area I like a lot. I've been given the go ahead to buy one if that's what I decide. I just have to do a lot more research. It's really tempting because these places I like are beautiful and mobile home living wouldn't compare. I'll have to stay where I am for an extra month or two after my finances are settled. The logistics will take time. Today's adventure was having the cracked casement window blow apart in the wind leaving glass and shards outside and inside and holes in places where there used to be glass. I cut cardboard panels and used duct tape to cover the window and tape up the outside. Wow. I'm glad that happened. Now it's over and done. It's one less thing to need to do in the future.

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People bring a newborn calf into their home. Cold out there…. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/newborn-calf-struggling-in-deep-freeze-brought-indoors-to-curl-up-on-couch/ar-AA1VgIvh?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=697b7218348e4832a76785c38258ca9e&cvpid=f135829a411445bacf72627fe7faa280&ei=19

Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis this week questioned the U.S. attorney over the lack of any civil rights investigations into two fatal shootings by immigration agents, and warned that more people could resign in protest if things don't change, multiple sources told CBS News. In a somber meeting on Monday between Minnesota U.S. Attorney Dan Rosen and assistant U.S. attorneys in the criminal division, prosecutors expressed concern that they were not allowed to investigate the federal officers who shot and killed Renee Good or Alex Pretti, sources familiar with the meeting said. They also told Rosen they are worried about how President Trump's immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is being handled by the office, warning that they are facing pressure to rush to file criminal charges against people accused of assaulting federal officers without conducting a formal investigation, and that the intense focus on such cases is interfering with their ability to complete other important work. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prosecutors-minneapolis-warn-more-could-resign-renee-good-alex-pretti/

I just made this. It's super good. The ingredient amounts don't seem to be enough while preparing it, but it comes out perfect. I don't have Korean chili flakes so I used Chili Crisp, and it's wonderful. Korean Carrot Salad 1 lb carrot 1 tsp kosher salt 1.5 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp white vinegar (I used rice vinegar) .5 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru), or .25 tsp cayenne pepper + 1 tsp paprika 3 tbsp oil 1 tbsp minced garlic Peel the carrots and cut them into thin strips. I used my food processor. Put the carrots in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and let them sit for 10 minutes to wilt. Mix in the sugar, vinegar, and chili flakes. ( or cayenne pepper and paprika). Toss well. Heat the oil over medium-low heat and sauté the garlic until it becomes aromatic (don't burn it!). Pour the warm garlic oil over the carrots and mix. Serve warm or cold.

@bernard Link to video I don't know what to make of it. They are politicians. And neither has a good track record. We'll see.

From Gov Newsom's office: https://bsky.app/profile/govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov/post/3mdlf5k6j6s22

Tulsi at work. WSJ reporting: https://archive.is/Bmugw

@wtg I'll admit it makes me nervous. Give them an inch, they'll take a mile. But it does seem to accomplish what we wanted: to separate DHS from the rest of the funding. Two weeks isn't very long. I wish to heck though, that Congress would do it's proper job and just stop it with the constant CRs. It's no way to run a government.

63 today, 65 tomorrow, Thursday and Friday, Sunday, February 1 could well be the coldest day of our winter at 47/ 39, but who knows.

@Daniel said in "Minnesota has had it.": The Minneapolis police, unlike the police in NYC, according to protestors, are standing by and doing nothing to help people. You'd think the opposite if you listened to White House. Not that anyone here would do that. It would make sense if local authorities focused on keeping local people safe - police, national guard. Too bad many in the police force seem to be more sympathetic to those working for ICE.