Jul 5, 2015

George Noory Leaves A Horrible Feeling In The Pit Of My Stomach: Is There Anything George Noory Will Not Sell?




From unusual medical advice to dating--George Noory sells it all.  

Folks, is this a talk radio show about the paranormal or a platform for George Noory to make money--you tell me.

But sometimes, it is just not as interesting and entertaining as it used to be.

Baby owl at the Grape Street dog park in San Diego
Just wanted to say.....I really liked George Noory at first--I thought he was just great and polite because he let people talk and one could hear the whole story. Coast to Coast is a fine show because it can give a voice to the average person in the US.....it is just nice to hear what callers think--agree or disagree. To give people a voice is inspirational to me..............but what happened? 

Just last evening he was going on again about how horrible things are in our country. He is very offensive to me.......it just so happens I like our President, Barack Obama, very much. I am proud of him and I am proud of our country. Yes, one can find very many things the government has done wrong but, in general, we have a great, leading nation with huge grand accomplishments. it is hurtful to me and depressing to hear endless interviews with guests promoting the right wing agenda. If he wants Jerome Corsi let him have the opposite view on with a equal time allowance. 

If he would listen to the guest and act interested instead of promoting his financial agenda once in a while it would be refreshing. 

You know, we did not know if Art Bell was really interested in his guest, but guess what....it sure seemed like he was. 

Think back--Art makes us feel like his guest or caller has the most important information in the world and we better hear it for our own personal gain and data base.....it was fun 

I realized I was enjoying Art's real old shows more than george's current shows.. that tells you something doesn't it. 

Also, like every other real talented person....Art made it seem so easy....he never seemed angry at the guest.........there was not a political agenda with his show with an angry undertone. 

Art Bell had a real gift and talent for running a radio talk show that was perfect for the evening.......the time of day for going to sleep or finding rest during the busy. 

I can't wait for Art Bell to come back.....I do not hate George Noory but now I am looking for different listening in the night


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Just asking the question is trying to describe this post.............

Seriously, what is  Coat to Coast Am--the overnight radio talk show--suppose to be about anyway?

It is a talk radio show in the night chatting about paranormal, UFO's, weekly call-ins where talkers describe strange or interesting things that happen too them.

Has the  actual premise of the  show changed since Art Bell left and George Noory took over?

Perhaps, I am missing the point of the whole thing..........................


Your thoughts--agree or disagree................................

Thanks for reading.......cl

Jul 4, 2015

Lemony and Moist: Lemon sour Cream Pound Cake

English: This is a trifle made from a family r...
English: This is a trifle made from a family recipie. The layers include pound cake covered in raspberry jam, fruit cocktail ( without syrop ), jello ( slightly less water ), english custard, whipped cream and sprinkles ( melting ) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
English: A layered pound cake, with alternatin...
English: A layered pound cake, with alternating interstitial spaces filled with raspberry jam and lemon curd, finished with buttercream frosting. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Just about  the best tasting lemon pound  cake out there.


The texture is a little different from traditional --but the flavor......oh,  my!


Check  out the link at the bottom of the page to read the comments on the Epicurious website.



With the mixer in storage and only brown sugar on hand the recipe was  cut in half to fit the  needs of the tiny crowd............it did deflate a bit as precautions were taken not to over bake based on the comments available.


the sour  cream lemon pound cake in a traditional loaf pan came out with unstoppable  flavor surrounded by crispy edges.


serving it with sour cream and brown sugar and strawberries..........a  sparkling surprise of flavor for an alternative to strawberry shortcake or just plain poundcake.


Now I would like to try that  orange pound cake that one commenter made every weekend........




copied from epicurious.com.......


YIELD: Serves 12

INGREDIENTS

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease 16-cup tube pan. Dust pan with cake flour; tap out excess flour.
Sift flour, baking soda and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl at medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and beat 5 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating just until combined after each addition. Beat in lemon juice and peel. Using rubber spatula, mix in dry ingredients. Mix in sour cream. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
Bake cake until tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Let cake cool in pan on rack 15 minutes. Cut around cake in pan. Turn out cake.
Carefully turn cake right side up on rack and cool completely. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Wrap in foil and let stand at room temperature.)

here is a  linnk to  the epicurious page with the recipe and comments:

Jul 3, 2015

Top Dog--Wolf Blitzer: A Certain Sway With The News

The Ronnnie Republic Anchor/Reporter Ronald "Ronnie"  photo credit--mom

No, Wolf Blitzer has always been my top dog for the news, Ronnie, lead critic of the Ronnie republic news/talk radio blog replied when asked about the recent controversy over CNN's lead anchor.


He has always had that certain something.....that certain "it" factor, that certain Mick Jagger-esque debonair.....he is not afraid to tell the story like it is.

Wolf does not mind jumping into the news ring and putting up a fight to walk away with the facts.

Not that I would ever do that--I would never ever do that......Ronnie reiterated as his train of thought seemed to stray in the moment.

Actually, that is one thing Wolf and I have in common.......humility and strength.

CNN Anchor/Reporter Wolf Blitzer
CNN Anchor/Reporter Wolf Blitzer (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I  don't know what it is.....maybe it's his name--but there has always been something there that made him a winner.

Not that I am about winning or losing or fighting but I just feel like Wolf Blitzer and I grew up on the same side of the street.

Well done, Wolf--I've got your back.

Ronnie commenting on the recent dust-up and twitter comments about CNN's The Situation Room's, Wolf Blitzer.
English: The CNN Center in Atlanta.
English: The CNN Center in Atlanta. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)


from the news desk of the ronnie republic.

Jun 30, 2015

Joan Hamburg's Saturday Radio Show

English: Mary Higgins Clark at the Mystery Boo...
English: Mary Higgins Clark at the Mystery Bookstore in Los Angeles (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
T. Williams (1965)
T. Williams (1965) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Seriously, I love this lady......she is really nice and she has good information......just that simple.

That would be Saturday 11-1 PM on WABC News/Talk Radio New York City.

This Saturday we had  the privilege of listening to Joan's friend, author Mary Higgins Clark talk about her new book involving a Countess and a Bernie Madoff type figure.  In The Melody Lingers On
the mystery surounds  the disappearance of this former financial guru and the money.  Where did they go.........


It was really fun to hear Mary Higgins Clark chat about her history as a writer and her tales of getting started and sharing time in a The Monkey Bar frequented by Tennessee Williams.  Finally a friend suggested Tennessee Williams might like to read her book and help her get a break in the literary world.  After reluctantly giving in Tennessee told Mary Higgins Clark he had many friends that were constantly bugging him and they wrote much better than she did.

Actually, Joan Hamburg had a  very informative political guest this weekend, also..........political strategist Ron Christie gave us his take on the republican party line-up and the reality of the bombastic Donald Trump ever making it to the presidency.

Ron Christie told  us that in fact Trump had not even filled out the mandatory paper listing his address in  order to run for the highest office in our country.  Ron said he felt Trump and fellow big talker Chris  Christie would not be  a  threat to the dems.

Actually, I listen to the show on my comp--it was so easy in those chrome book days gone by.....just  by the simplicity of the thing......but any computer works well to hear Joan.

At the end of the day it is fun to hear Joan any time for just plain pleasant listening to a nice and interesting lady......on the podcast, on the comp or in real time.  Joan has the best ideas for shows to see and where to get a  bite to eat in New York City......it just sounds so fun.

I would love to take a trip and see Joan Hamburg's New York City..............

Thanks, Joan--good listening and well-done.

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Art Bell is coming back to the radio and the net scheduled to launch July 20........I love George Noory but it would be so refreshing if he could  just lay off the one sided politics.


Your take.....comments welcome....agree or disagree.

Please go to the WABC website and listen to Joan's show on the podcast......let me know what you  think.


here is a link to the podcast page of Joan Hamburg:

http://www.wabcradio.com/2015/03/26/hamburgpodcasts/


Ronnie-------rather plow through the chromebook cord than go around