And we’re getting tired of it, too. Click-driven journalism saddens me.

In the late 80s/early 90s, there was in San Diego a ‘Chicago Man Diner’ which featured those dogs. Man, you’re spot on with those words about their singular deliciousness.

For an absolutely hilarious book on Australia (and he revels in the many things that can make you feel very bad or kill you (sometimes both!)), read Bill Bryson’s In a Sunburned Country. 

The adulation by millions can screw one up if there’s no grounding in dealing with supernatural fame. 

I moved from the States to Canada (they’re called Garberators here, and much less common) - I don’t miss them at all, particularly since I always kind of fearing chopping my fingers off on the mechanism.

Not true - used in Korea (and other places, I would guess) for thousands of years.

Untrue - see Craig Ferguson.

When you combine it with the BBQ grabber-dabbers, it’s an unforgettable combo.

A few years ago, I asked my wife why the nurse at the hospital here in Kamloops who was administering a test to me was wearing a mask - she said the nurse had to because she refused a flu vaccination.

Not keeping a stiff, upper lip is still a no-no, which I guess speaks well as far as that goes. Missteps from all directions, but why don’t they just be quiet and live their lives? I guess that’s not so profitable, now they’re away from The Firm. Mind you, I think they’re some of the nicer Royals, and they do their…

Just noticed today that my DeWalt cordless drill batteries are made in the ROK. I wonder if they’re the go-to place to get them cheaply made (I had thought not)?

IIRC, her Australian accent (heard during a press interview) isn’t particularly heavy but it’s identifiable as such.

I never went back in the day while I was attending the Defense Language Institute in Monterey.

And Laserdisc was so much better than tape, but did it catch on? No, it dinosaured.

RN,

Wasn’t El Alamein a British battle? ETA - It was, but the Sherms fought there, too.

I see cursory research fails me yet again! Parts of it were demolished, but not all of it. Thanks for the correction.

The Astrodome has ceased to be. The ship hasn’t, yet.

Thanks. Next time I hear ‘umbellifer’  I’ll think of this plant.

Being in the Army, if there had been a story of racism with our Harry, wouldn’t we have heard about it by now?