Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Terrible story--transgender husband/divorced--kille by Asian in laws--
https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/us/jonathan-mckinsey-new-york-times-executive-killed?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
I'm a fiction writer and I can't even make thisup.
Monday, September 28, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Ube flavor --purple yam--
AI Overview
Ube flavor is a sweet, mild, and nutty taste with notes of vanilla, pistachio, and a subtle coconut-like aroma.What is Ube?Ube is a purple yam (Dioscorea alata) native to Southeast Asia and a major staple in Filipino cuisine.It has a rough brown exterior and a vivid, bright purple inside.
Plain boiled ube is mild and earthy. The classic "ube flavor" comes from preparing the yam into ube halaya—a sweet jam made by cooking the mashed yam with butter, sugar, and milk or coconut milk.Common UsesDesserts: Used to make ice cream, cakes, cheesecakes, pastries, cookies, and mochi.
Drinks: Infused into iced lattes and milk teas.Visual appeal: Prized for imparting a striking violet color to foods.If you're planning a recipe, would you like to know how to use fresh ube, ube powder, or ube extract?
Former Trump advisor warns against diesel export ban.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/24/business/trump-diesel-prices-export-ban-gasoline?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
Some things to plan ahead for maybe--
Prices of everything will rise after all.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Novels about Zhuge Liang--
AI Overview The Battle of Red Cliffs features two primary master strategists who joined forces to defeat the northern warlord Cao Cao: Zhuge Liang (advisor to Liu Bei) and Zhou Yu (Grand Viceroy and strategist for Sun Quan).
The most prominent novels and films focusing on these masterminds include:📖 Definitive NovelsRomance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong: This 14th-century historical epic is the foundational text for all modern adaptations. It heavily romanticizes Zhuge Liang as a near-supernatural genius, highlighting legendary strategies like "borrowing arrows with straw boats" and summoning the eastern wind to orchestrate the final fire attack.
Zhuge Liang: The Mind That Endured by Gordon J. MacKenzie (2026): A disciplined, character-focused historical biography and novel hybrid that details the enormous strategic burden carried by Zhuge Liang during his campaigns and the formation of the Southern Alliance.🎬 Major Films
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