Effie's Balloon Party

A place to get away from the political BS and have some fun. Links Come soar with us in the Balloon Ballroom and add your favorite tune to our Jukebox. You can get there by clicking this link. https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/780974490644389899 🦅 Decorah Eagles 🦅 Live Feed - https://youtu.be/UmclL6funN8 🦅 Decorah North Eagles 2019 🦅 Live Feed - https://youtu.be/VlNV1L9qnrk 🦅 Southwest Florida Eagles 🦅 Live Feed - Shut down 8/26 for maintenance will be back Oct 1st Admins - @Lebowsky @Cosmoblues Any other volunteers?

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SUNDAY FUNNIES for Nov. 17 2024 1 AND DONE-- Astronaut has landed on tiny island with single palm tree. Asks Houston for punchline. AUNTY ACID-- Sunday is the day of rest... rest of the laundry, rest of the housework, and rest of all the other ((stuff) I didn't do yesterday....See more

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SUNDAY FUNNIES for NOV. 10, 2024 ANDY CAPP-- The vicar passes Andy on the sidewalk in his team outfit, and asks Andy if he won. Andy says he should know better, that it's not all about winning, taking part is the most IMPORTANT thing! Vicar says, so you lost? YES, shouts Andy....See more

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Arroz con Dulce (Sweet Rice) recipe, https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/arroz-con-dulce/

Arroz con Dulce Recipe (Coconut Rice Pudding)

Arroz con Dulce is a delicious Puerto Rican rice pudding that combines creamy rice with the rich flavors of coconut, clove, cinnamon, and ginger, making it the perfect easy dessert!

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Starting Nov. 6, Dunkin’ is bringing back Free Donut Wednesdays. Every hump day through Dec. 25, customers can get a free classic doughnut with any beverage purchase.

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A study found that it took, on average, three days for toddlers between one and two years old to get back to their original bedtime – and eight days for infants under one. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20241101-daylight-savings-what-happens-to-baby-sleep-when-the-clocks-change

Daylight savings: What happens to baby sleep when the clocks change

When the clocks shift for daylight savings, it can disrupt everyone’s sleep for a few days. For tired parents, it can be an extra worry.

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DNA evidence rewrites story of people buried in Pompeii eruption. Such as, what were assumed to be a mother holding a young child was really a man holding an unrelated youngster. https://arkeonews.net/study-refutes-previous-assumptions-dna-evidence-rewrites-story-of-people-buried-in-pompeii-eruption/

Study refutes previous assumptions, DNA evidence rewrites story of people buried in Pompeii eruption - Arkeonews

Researchers from the University of Florence, Harvard University, and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig analyzed the DNA of bodies preserved under the ashes at Pompeii, and the results debunked modern-day assumptions about who the victims were.

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Mexican Cornbread, a possible side for T-Day. With some jalapeno peppers and cheese inside. https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/mexican-cornbread/

Mexican Cornbread Recipe

This Mexican-style cornbread recipe is so moist and loaded with chopped jalapenos, corn, and melty cheese, it won’t last long, so easy to make and tasty! It’s the best.

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Team owners are not often so generous. Here's the exception to the rule.... 👏 https://www.tampabay.com/news/business/2024/10/25/sale-lightning-will-mean-20-million-boon-team-employees/

Sale of the Lightning will mean a $20 million boon for team employees

John Romano | Owner Jeff Vinik has pledged a minimum $50K bonus for all full-time workers.

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It was the Ring doorbell camera app, alerting her to movement—a group of children who were dumping some of their own candy into a bucket on Schmitt’s porch for her and for Jacob. https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/kids-leave-halloween-candy-on-doorstep-after-noticing-sign-about-sons-hospitalization-leaving-family-overwhelmed/

Kids Leave Halloween Candy on Doorstep, Seeing Signs of Son’s Hospitalization–Family ‘Overwhelmed’ by Kindness

Schmitt had no time to put candy out, and left a simple note on her door apologizing that her son Jacob was in the hospital.

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Not too early to make plans for Veterans' Day meal offers. Special offers from a range of restaurants like Applebees, Olive Garden, White Castle, Red Lobster, Red Robin, Smashburger, etc. https://www.freestufffinder.com/veterans-day-freebies-deals/

Veterans Day Freebies & Deals (FREE Meals, Drinks, Haircut & more!)

To celebrate Veterans Day on November 11th, many restaurants and stores are offering free meals and amazing discounts to veterans, military service members, and their spouses as a thank-you for their service. Score numerous deals - from free meals at select restaurants to free haircuts and retail di

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SUNDAY FUNNIES for Oct. 27, 2024 ANDY CAPP-- Flo is exasperated with Andy as they leave a chamber orchestra concert. Flo enjoyed it except for when the conductor asked "Who's a fan of Vivaldi?" and Andy yelled, "Never heard of him, who does he play for?" AUNTY ACID-- (Sat.) Hey,...See more

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Native fruit, the pawpaw, may make comeback due to survivability re climate change. https://www.yahoo.com/news/american-fruit-could-outcompete-apples-171420874.html

This American fruit could outcompete apples and peaches on a hotter planet

LOCKPORT, N.Y. - When Kyle Townsend and Mitchell Gunther decided to start an orchard in this town just east of Niagara Falls two years ago, they quickly dismissed the idea of growing conventional fruit. Warmer winters, followed by snap freezes, were devastating apple and peach crops. They nixed grap...

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