Initially released as an indie record simply titled Mystikal in the summer of 1994 on New Orleans' Big Boy Records, Mystikal's auspicious debut, Mind of Mystikal, made a huge impression on the Deep South by proving to the region and those outside of it that the Crescent City had more to offer than club-friendly, chant-heavy, p-poppin' bounce music. ![]() 25 years later, the album is still as nourishing as "a heaping helping of fried chicken, macaroni and cheese and collard greens." -Jewel Wicker A foundational part of Atlanta's extensive and ongoing rap legacy, Goodie Mob's debut provided a counter narrative to the city's standing as a "Black Mecca" and, combined with OutKast's Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, helped show that the South could provide consciousness in addition to the booty bass it had come to be known for. On "Free," the opening track that evokes the memory of negro spirituals, CeeLo longs for an escape from opression on "Live at the O.M.N.I.," the group flips the title of a former entertainment hub in Atlanta into an acronym about mass incarceration, while Khujo's reference to the "trap," on "Thought Process," is often considered one of the genre's first uses of the term on record. The rappers weren't afraid to call out the violence of former Atlanta drug unit the Red Dogs or former President Bill Clinton (referring to him as Bill Clampett, a reference to the Beverly Hillbillies character Jed Clampett). Atlanta was largely benefiting from its status as "The City Too Busy To Hate" (they'd go on to host the Olympics one year after Soul Food was released), but Goodie Mob spoke for the Black residents who were surviving off the scraps leftover by the white and Black elite. ![]() Released at a time when Atlanta was still fighting to prove that the city, and the South, had something to contribute to hip-hop, Soul Food stood as an example of the consciousness the region was capable of. On their debut album, Goodie Mob took the term "soul food" and transformed it into a metaphor for the experiences of the working class in the "Dirty South." Today, those dishes are an integral part of the broader American palate, as is Southern hip-hop. Soul food is a quintessential element of African-American culture, standing as an example of the way enslaved Africans took the scraps they were given and nourished their families. "Who's that peeking in my window? POW! Nobody now!" they chant, putting the industry on notice and calling fans - and all Southern rappers after them - to come correct and join the front lines. The peerless production of Organized Noize (Rico Wade, Sleepy Brown and Ray Murray) and the spiritual force of their Dungeon Family (iconoclast duo OutKast, rappers Killer Mike and Big Rube, funk singer Joi and others) propel these foot soldiers to stand guard, glocks cocked and ready to take aim at any enemies, one verse at a time. And so begins the debut song from four survivors of the so-called war on drugs, who at once detail Black folks' complicity in trafficking, abuse and glorification of illicit crime, declaim any confidence in governmental intervention and refuse to succumb to imminent doom and gloom on the hallowed ground they would famously dub "the Dirty South." In fact, as CeeLo Green, T-Mo and Big Gipp join the phantasmagoria with confessions and observations, they dare to weave a host of Orwellian conspiracy theories for a class-stratified nation too busy to care, decrying the nightmarish corruption and surveillance, historical and present day, that's dependent upon Black communities' implosion and self-destruction. Holle'n they got rank." Surely, not even Scorsese and his whitewashed Taxi Driver lens could make Goodie Mob founding member Khujo's vision any less horrific. Reporting to you live from "the traps" of "the city too busy to hate," a voice, like buckshot, breaks the ragged silence, only to unsettle you further with 28 words so at war with the 16 counts they fall within that you know you'll never see Atlanta's longtime slogan or hear Southern hip-hop the same again: "When. or even a Miami Beach rumpshakin' set with Uncle Luke. Then the keys add an even lower D and A pattern in the mix with an unassuming drum-and-bass line that lets you know you're not in Hollywood on Elm Street the Bronx projects riot-riven, post- Boyz n the Hood South Central L.A. A psychedelic guitar lick frets, no, chokes a note for five supple seconds to trip you out, seeming to signal that Jimi Hendrix and Freddy Krueger are back from the dead, the latter surely to shank you. ![]() A pianist taps out a low D and a syncopated D-minor blues chord.
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The fillet end of Lamb Leg is then cut across the grain (ensuring the fibres in your steaks breakdown during cooking)all the way through to create even cut steaks. The whole Boneless Legs of Lamb has been fully prepared & had the “Lamb Shank” removed to leave just the “Fillet End of Leg”for the Lamb Leg Steaks. Normally a Leg would be “Butterflied” to remove all bones, the advantage of tunnel boning is that leaving the leg as one piece, keeps all the moisture in when cooking. The steaks are in one piece because the Legs of Lamb have been specially “Tunnel Boned” this means the expert butchers have removed the bones without cutting the leg open. The Lamb Leg Steak is boneless with only a thin layer of fat on the outside of each steak. Please see this link for more nutritional information about Lamb Meat. We choose the younger Lamb to be less fatty with a great taste that is not too strong. Some older Lamb tends to be fatty with a much stronger taste Hogget Meat or Mutton. 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After cooking the proteins relax and the juice travels back to the centre of the meatĪlthough cooking steak is relatively easy, you may need a few run-throughs to find your ideal cooking time.Sherwood Lamb Leg Steaks cut from Boneless Legs of quality New Zealand Lamb, in our Freezer friendly packs.Įxpert butchers cut these luxury Lamb Leg Steaks from our special “Tunnel Boned”Legs of Lamb. It is important to let it rest as it improves the tenderness and juiciness of the meat. Remove from the pan, rest on a warm plate for a few minutes and serve.For lamb leg steaks aim for 63 - 70☌ for medium to well done (depending on the thickness of the steak) Test the internal temperature with a meat thermometer if you have one.Cook on both sides for around 6-8 minutes on each side, until caramelised. 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The President brought together not only the national security cabinet yesterday, he brought together the leaders of our key allies and partners. Our focus is relentlessly on Ukraine, making sure that they continue to have what they need to defend themselves, to take back the territory that Russia seized. I suspect that we're going to learn more in the days and weeks ahead about what- what deal they struck. I think one of the things this- this tells you is that we still don't- don't have finality in terms of what was actually agreed between Prigozhin and Putin. Again, we're watching that- that carefully. BLINKEN: I don't want to- I don't want to speculate on that, or what information that we have. Do you know the whereabouts of Vladimir Putin right now? Is he in Moscow? But it appears to have been pre-recorded. MARGARET BRENNAN: Vladimir Putin is appearing on television this morning. There hasn't been any change in ours, but it's something we're going to watch very, very carefully. We haven't seen any change in Russia's nuclear posture. Of course, when we're dealing with a major power, and especially a major power that has nuclear weapons, that's something that's of concern, something we're very focused on. It's an internal matter for the Russians to figure out. BLINKEN: We always prepare for every contingency in terms of what happens in Russia. prepared for the potential of the fall of the Putin government? And is their nuclear stockpile, the largest in the world, secure? ![]() We do know that Putin has a lot more to answer for in the- in the weeks and months ahead. We can't speculate or know exactly where that's gonna go. And it was a direct challenge to Putin's authority. Prigozhin himself in this entire incident has raised profound questions about the very premises for Russia's aggression against Ukraine in the first place, saying that Ukraine or NATO did not pose a threat to Russia, which is part of Putin's narrative. Now over this weekend, they've had to defend Moscow, Russia's capital, against mercenaries of Putin's own making. Sixteen months ago, Russian forces were on the doorstep of Kyiv in Ukraine, thinking they'd take the city in a matter of days, thinking they would erase Ukraine from the map as an independent country. We're watching it very closely and carefully, but just step back for a second and put this in- in context. We haven't seen- we haven't seen the last act. And I think we're in the midst of a moving picture. BLINKEN: Margaret, this is an unfolding story. ready for further unrest in Russia, and the scenario that Vladimir Putin does not remain in power? ![]() The ground that the stack sits on is heavily contaminated with heavy metals and is an EPA Superfund Site. The Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park is the only way to visit the stack, and you can only view it from the viewing platform in the state park. While that distinction has come and gone, the stack still remains one of the tallest in the world and is a reminder of the town’s history. This stack is all that remains of the Anaconda Smelter-Refining Complex.Īt one time, the stack was the tallest free-standing masonry structure in the world. Probably the most distinctive feature in the Anaconda area is the large smokestack that rises above the town. When you visit Anaconda there are, however, a few must-see attractions. Guide to Anaconda, MontanaĪnaconda isn’t a large community, but with its rich mining history and its location tucked at the base of the Anaconda Range, there are plenty of things to see and do. We will take a closer look at everything that Anaconda and the surrounding area have to offer for visitors. Today, this quaint community is a history buff’s dream filled with plenty of historical sights.įor the visitor that loves the outdoors and wants to enjoy the recreational opportunities in and around Anaconda, there are plenty of activities to keep you busy. When the smelter closed, the town switched its focus from mining operations to tourism. The smelter was operational until 1980 when it was closed.įollowing environmental clean-up efforts, the area that was once home to the smelter was turned into a world-class golf course, attracting visitors from all over North America. While Daly got his start as a mine owner, the copper smelter that he built in Anaconda became the largest smelter and refining complex for a non-iron metal in the world. However, another town in the state already had been named Copperopolis, so Daly named the town after his own successful copper mine, the Anaconda Mine. ![]() Today it is a gathering place for tourists eager to enjoy some of the best recreational areas in Montana.įounded in 1883 by Marcus Daly, one of the “Copper Kings “of Butte, Anaconda was initially to be called Copperopolis. This community located in southwestern Montana was once home to the state’s largest copper smelter. Anaconda, Montana is one of the most historically significant towns in Montana. With Squier Basses, you can be sure that you’re getting an instrument that looks great, sounds amazing and is built to last. The pickups are split-coil designs for big, warm tones, perfect for funk and soul styles of music.īoth of these models offer the perfect balance between quality, sound, and price. The instrument features a classic Precision Bass shape with a comfortable maple neck and fingerboard. 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![]() I’ll be forever thankful to the small yarn shop owner who in my first year of knitting introduced me to the wonders of various fibers and to Clara parks books that taught me how to use fiber wisely and to think beyond price to think intuitively about how fiber, yarn construction, and yarn processing can effect the final garment. So I went back to crocheting and bought dollar skeins of super savor acrylic. In the pursuit of early college, I’d put these skills away but years later at age 24, I was still in college but in my Junior year and bored out of my mind. By the end of the series of four trips we took out there, I had inherited a collection of hooks and needles which I still have to this day. Bound in on the top of the mountain by a surprise early snowstorm I listened to my great grandfather tell the stories of his ancestors mountain while my grandmother patiently leaned over me and corrected a mistake here or there. I first learned to crochet as a 16 year old girl while visiting my great grandmother in Arkansas. Seriously, we can’t ship the prizes internationally, as much as we’d like to. Maybe you live in Iceland and have a friend in Seattle? Plan a trip to the States to haul home your prize. Two names will be drawn randomly from all complete entries, one to win Kay’s Stash and one to win Ann’s Stash. (It is a favorite habit for knitters in the know.) If you have already signed up for Snippets, a) thank you! and b) do leave a comment below, because your entry is not complete without your leaving a comment, and also: it’s fun to hear knitting origin stories.Įntries accepted from now until Monday, September 25, 2017, 11:59 pm Pacific time.
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The 31-year-old singer, who is pregnant with Wilson’s baby, was reportedly not thrilled to see her ex-beau cheering for her husband’s opponents. ![]() “Like any dad, Future wants to bond with his kid and take him to ball games and what better way than to be on the sidelines at a Falcons game,” the source concludes. to the next playoff game and wants his son to support the Falcons and be part of the winning squad with a phenomenal quarterback as they make a run for the Super Bowl,” the source told Hollywood Life. ![]() “Future loves his Falcons and was so impressed with Matt Ryan’s performance that immediately after the game he sent several child size Ryan jerseys to Ciara and Russell’s for his son to wear. The singer allegedly plans to bring his son for the next playoff game and wants him to support the Falcons despite the fact that Future Jr’s step-father, Wilson, plays for the Seahawks. The music artist reportedly got carried away after the victory of his home team and sent Falcons jerseys to his three-year-old son with Ciara, Future Zahir. Now, I still expect to get some of the heart palps, but I was told even with meds, I would still get them. V8, L-Arginine, CoQ10, Taurine, PROMg12.ħ) Before bed (around 11 pm or midnight). Omega EFA, 500 mg Evening Primrose Oil.Ħ) Around 7 pm. 1/2 banana (or small bite of food), V8, L-Arginine, Taurine.ĥ) Dinner. 500 mg Vit C 100 mcg Selenium 1,000 mg Omega EFA (180 AEP/120 ADH 100 mg B6 2,500 mcg B12 Sublingual.Ĥ) Around 3:00 pm (supplements spread out about 4-5 hours between doses). D-Ribose V8 low sodium (small can).ģ) Lunch. 1/2 banana (or breakfast) with 1,000 mg Taurine 500 mg L-Arginine 100 mg CoQ-10 100 mg PROMg12 1/4 Tsp. I also juice vegetables (all organic) every day or 2nd day including: Kale, spinach, turmeric, ginger, apples, carrots, celery, red cabbage.Ģ) (around 10:30 or 11:00 by the time I get to this) Big glass of water upon rising. Okay, here is what I do daily:ġ) I journal every thing I eat, drink and take and the times of the day, for reference. ![]() That's why I didn't want to live any longer. Over the past couple of years, I have been in Emergency a number of times and lived my life for the past couple of years with my fingers on my pulse, thinking I was going to die virtually every minute of the day. I will also give all the supplements a rest of a couple of days every 5 months, as was suggested as well in case what I'm doing doesn't keep helping - but I am panicking thinking about stopping even for a day!! LOL! Oh, by the way, I started getting heart issues in my mid 20's and I am 61. So in the meantime, I will continue with this supplementation schedule and see what happens over time. ![]() I will still see my doc's and cardiologist and get the tests done and still move towards ablation as was suggested that I have done, but that won't be for a year or so until I see that specialist. So, I am now paranoid about sticking to this regimen at the exact times of the day/night. Now keep in mind, none of the below independently or in any other combination got me down to ZERO. ![]() READ THIS: I DID NOT BELIEVE ANY OF THIS WAS GOING TO HELP ME OUT BUT I FELT I HAD NO CHOICE OTHER THAN TO TRY! Okay, so I went from 13,000 PVC's and hundreds of PAC's to ZERO yesterday and today!! WTF? I am still skeptical. After literally starting to plan my demise (that's right.having up to 13,000 + PVC's and hundreds of PAC's and not being able to take Beta Blockers.being given Calcium Channel Blockers and Digoxin which I was TERRIFIED to take because the Beta Blockers made me want to off myself even sooner.I did LOTS of research on natural remedies for these ghastly things that had me crying most of the day, depressed, not wanting to leave the house, unable to work.HORRIBLE!!! At first I tried a few things.kept getting the palps.then I tried a few more things.palps started going down.then I removed a few things (things meaning supplements, by the way.) then I change the dosages.all based upon what the research I read and the way I felt. Well, over the past couple of weeks my life has turned around for the positive and I cannot believe it!!!! I am so happy, but don't want to get too excited until more time has passed. ![]() Eric Rivera, 14, of the Bronx, died while subway surfing in late 2019. Islam been sharing that lesson since 2019 to youngsters nationwide as a motivational speaker for Breaking the Cycle, a New York state-based nonprofit that spreads a “message of nonviolent conflict resolution,” according to its website. ![]() He added the haphazard stunt easily embodies the biggest regret of his young life. “My intentions to get an adrenaline rush nearly rushed myself into the casket, man,” said Islam, who is now legally blind. He lost his left eye and has had “multiple, multiple reconstructive surgeries” in ensuing years, most recently in 2019. Islam then spent more than a month in the hospital, ultimately being discharged on Christmas Eve, nearly six weeks after his accident. “I was just fading.” In June 2022, a teen was left clinging to life after a subway surfing accident on a 7 train in Queens. “I’m squirting hot sauce out of my scalp, man,” the Brooklyn native recalled. His searing pain was so intense that he couldn’t speak while wading in and out of consciousness as blood gushed from his head, he said. Islam was so gravely wounded that one of his two cousins who went with him that day assumed he was dead. “It is an idiotic action to make it is not worth it whatsoever, regardless of interest or the excitement.” “It’s extremely stupid,” Islam told The Post last week of the viral social media trend. Multiple deaths and injuries have happened to people subway surfing on trains crossing the Williamsburg Bridge. “So, deleting vids of surfing trains is definitely probably the right approach,” Rey said of recent calls by the MTA to remove the footage from social media platforms. He admitted that viral clip play a critical role in the culture - and often leads to copycats. “Some surfers plainly do it because they just wanna go viral,” said Rey, a 17-year-old from The Bronx who claimed he’s played the dangerous game hundreds of times, primarily on elevated tracks in Queens. “If there’s anyone that’s in need of a time machine, it would be me,” he said. ![]() Brooklynite Islam said he wishes he could reconsider his decision to ride atop trains. MTA officials claim viral clips on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and other platforms during the spring and summer of 2022 contributed to the latest spike in daredevils trying out the stunt. Subway surfing has also led to two deaths in the past three months: Zackery Nazario, 15, died last week after hitting his head while crossing the Williamsburg Bridge atop a J train, and in December, Ka’Von Wooden, also 15, died on the same bridge after falling from a J train onto the third rail. The MTA said last week that reports of people riding outside of trains more than quadrupled from 206 in 2021 to 928 last year. Nearly 10 years later, Islam, now 27, spoke to The Post in an exclusive interview - warning kids about the thrill ride that could have killed him: “It’s so deadly, it’s basically attempted murder on yourself, you know what I mean?” It was the first, and last, time the teen went subway surfing. ![]() Islam, then 17, lost his left eye in November 2013 after his head slammed into a metal beam as he clung to the top of an F train barreling into the Fourth Avenue-Ninth Street station in Park Slope. Isa Islam wanted a quick and cheap thrill - but subway surfing nearly led the rookie risk-taker to an early grave. Good Samaritan tries to intervene in subway brawl, and this is the thanks he getsĪlleged subway stabber Jordan Williams receives $71.5K for legal defense in just one day Man found fatally stabbed aboard subway train at Union Square Legal defense fund for subway stabber Jordan Williams reaches more than $95,000 |