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Knuke the Knack!

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1. Chris Voigt – The Potato Spokesman
Role: Executive Director of the Washington State Potato Commission

Challenge: Ate nothing but potatoes for 60 days in 2010

Purpose: To promote the nutritional value of potatoes and counter low-carb diet stigma

Diet Details:

~20 potatoes per day

No toppings, oils, or sides

Consulted with a doctor beforehand

Outcome: Lost weight, improved cholesterol, and proved potatoes are rich in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C

2. Andrew Taylor – The “Spud Fit” Guy
Location: Australia

Challenge: Ate only potatoes for an entire year in 2016

Motivation: To overcome food addiction and reset his relationship with eating

Diet Details:

Included white and sweet potatoes

Used herbs and soy milk for flavor

Took B12 supplements

Outcome:

Lost over 117 pounds

Improved cholesterol, blood pressure, and mental health

Developed the “Spud Fit Challenge” to help others with food dependency

Who can forget the Boxcar Children? 160 titles!

I think you need to ask ChatGPT to summarize this!

What garbage! PUFAs are the biggest scourge on the planet!

Maybe some of the vegetable fats are not PUFAs, but I don’t know.

The current consensus is that the “saturated fat is bad for you” is not true.

This is totally bogus.

From ChatGPT

A single Antarctic blue whale — the largest animal on Earth — can consume up to 16 metric tons of krill per day during peak feeding season. That’s roughly the weight of two school buses!

I liked it before when you stripped out all the timing markers

Thanks for your more readable transcript!

Cornwall — 5,000 years of dominance in the tin industry!

ELFs Gone Wild

Seems too good for the bad guys....

From perplexity ai:

Key Observations from Crossfire Hurricane Documents

The Crossfire Hurricane investigation, which examined potential links between the Trump campaign and Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, has been widely scrutinized. Based on available summaries and analyses, here are the key observations and conclusions:

1. Investigation’s Origins
Legitimacy of Opening: The investigation was initiated in July 2016 after the FBI received credible information from a foreign government about George Papadopoulos, a Trump campaign advisor, who allegedly had prior knowledge of Russia’s possession of damaging information on Hillary Clinton.

The Inspector General (IG) found that the investigation was opened with adequate factual predication and complied with FBI policies. There was no evidence of political bias or improper motivation in the decision to open the case.

2. Use of the Steele Dossier
The controversial Steele Dossier, funded by opposition research, played no role in initiating the investigation but was later used to support FISA applications for surveillance on Carter Page.

The dossier’s reliability was questioned as parts of it were unverified or inaccurate, leading to criticisms of its use in obtaining FISA warrants.

3. Procedural Errors
FISA Application Issues: The IG report identified significant errors and omissions in FISA applications targeting Carter Page:

Exculpatory evidence was excluded.

Heavy reliance was placed on unverified claims from the Steele Dossier.

These errors raised concerns about oversight and accountability within the FBI.

Despite these failures, there was no evidence that these errors were driven by political bias.

4. Political Bias Allegations
While some FBI agents involved in the investigation exchanged politically charged messages (e.g., Peter Strzok and Lisa Page), the IG concluded that these did not influence investigative decisions.

The report found no documentary or testimonial evidence suggesting political bias influenced the opening or conduct of Crossfire Hurricane.

5. Contacts Between Trump Campaign and Russia
The investigation uncovered multiple contacts between Trump campaign officials and Russian operatives:

Paul Manafort shared polling data with a Russian intelligence-linked individual.

Michael Flynn discussed U.S. sanctions with Russia’s ambassador.

George Papadopoulos communicated with intermediaries offering “dirt” on Hillary Clinton.

However, these findings did not establish a criminal conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia.

6. Missing Binder and Declassification Controversy
A binder containing sensitive intelligence related to Crossfire Hurricane was declassified by President Trump but later went missing at the end of his presidency. This raised concerns about potential exposure of classified methods and sources.

Efforts to release declassified materials have been hindered by privacy concerns and national security risks.

7. Broader Implications
The investigation highlighted systemic issues within the FBI, particularly regarding oversight of sensitive investigations like those involving FISA applications.

Critics argue that the procedural failures undermine public trust in federal law enforcement, while supporters maintain that investigating potential foreign interference was necessary.

Conclusions
Legitimate Basis: Crossfire Hurricane had a valid basis for initiation but suffered from significant procedural flaws during its execution.

No Political Bias Found: Despite allegations, there was no evidence that political bias influenced key decisions.

Systemic Failures: Errors in FISA applications and oversight reflect broader issues within FBI processes.

Continued Debate: The findings remain politically charged, with interpretations often shaped by partisan perspectives.

The investigation underscores the challenges of balancing national security concerns with procedural rigor and public accountability.

Seems too good for the bad guys....

From perplexity ai:

Key Observations from Crossfire Hurricane Documents

The Crossfire Hurricane investigation, which examined potential links between the Trump campaign and Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, has been widely scrutinized. Based on available summaries and analyses, here are the key observations and conclusions:

1. Investigation’s Origins
Legitimacy of Opening: The investigation was initiated in July 2016 after the FBI received credible information from a foreign government about George Papadopoulos, a Trump campaign advisor, who allegedly had prior knowledge of Russia’s possession of damaging information on Hillary Clinton.

The Inspector General (IG) found that the investigation was opened with adequate factual predication and complied with FBI policies. There was no evidence of political bias or improper motivation in the decision to open the case.

2. Use of the Steele Dossier
The controversial Steele Dossier, funded by opposition research, played no role in initiating the investigation but was later used to support FISA applications for surveillance on Carter Page.

The dossier’s reliability was questioned as parts of it were unverified or inaccurate, leading to criticisms of its use in obtaining FISA warrants.

3. Procedural Errors
FISA Application Issues: The IG report identified significant errors and omissions in FISA applications targeting Carter Page:

Exculpatory evidence was excluded.

Heavy reliance was placed on unverified claims from the Steele Dossier.

These errors raised concerns about oversight and accountability within the FBI.

Despite these failures, there was no evidence that these errors were driven by political bias.

4. Political Bias Allegations
While some FBI agents involved in the investigation exchanged politically charged messages (e.g., Peter Strzok and Lisa Page), the IG concluded that these did not influence investigative decisions.

The report found no documentary or testimonial evidence suggesting political bias influenced the opening or conduct of Crossfire Hurricane.

5. Contacts Between Trump Campaign and Russia
The investigation uncovered multiple contacts between Trump campaign officials and Russian operatives:

Paul Manafort shared polling data with a Russian intelligence-linked individual.

Michael Flynn discussed U.S. sanctions with Russia’s ambassador.

George Papadopoulos communicated with intermediaries offering “dirt” on Hillary Clinton.

However, these findings did not establish a criminal conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia.

6. Missing Binder and Declassification Controversy
A binder containing sensitive intelligence related to Crossfire Hurricane was declassified by President Trump but later went missing at the end of his presidency. This raised concerns about potential exposure of classified methods and sources.

Efforts to release declassified materials have been hindered by privacy concerns and national security risks.

7. Broader Implications
The investigation highlighted systemic issues within the FBI, particularly regarding oversight of sensitive investigations like those involving FISA applications.

Critics argue that the procedural failures undermine public trust in federal law enforcement, while supporters maintain that investigating potential foreign interference was necessary.

Conclusions
Legitimate Basis: Crossfire Hurricane had a valid basis for initiation but suffered from significant procedural flaws during its execution.

No Political Bias Found: Despite allegations, there was no evidence that political bias influenced key decisions.

Systemic Failures: Errors in FISA applications and oversight reflect broader issues within FBI processes.

Continued Debate: The findings remain politically charged, with interpretations often shaped by partisan perspectives.

The investigation underscores the challenges of balancing national security concerns with procedural rigor and public accountability.

How about maybe stop dragging Trump (or anyone else) into multiple prosecutions, civil and criminal.

When all the votes are rigged, the government loses accountability for its actions on taxes and elsewhere.

ping

Kind of misleading since the normal way to serve it involves pouring over a sugar cube.

So many back pain issues are not resolved by clinical intervention. In general, very little has been shown to work.

Try a Deep Tissue massage! Can’t hurt, feels nice, and could have a placebo effect.

Chat GPT:

In the Gilligan’s Island episode titled “The Producer”, the castaways set Shakespeare’s Hamlet to the music of Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen. This creative twist adds humor and charm to the episode, featuring memorable musical numbers like “To Be or Not to Be.” It’s one of the most iconic and beloved episodes of the series! Let me know if you’d like more details about it.