Day: July 22, 2015

A panel appointed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo recommended on Wedesday that the minimum wage be raised for employees of fast-food chain restaurants throughout the state to $15 an hour. Wages would first be raised in New York City and then the rest of the state.

A panel appointed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo recommended on Wedesday that the minimum wage be raised for employees of fast-food chain restaurants throughout the state to $15 an hour. Wages would first be raised in New York City and then the rest of the state. More from the New York TIMES..

Andrew Hawryluk, a 23-year-old animator and avid Chipotle fan, has spent the past 154 days dining at the popular Mexican chain — his favorite restaurant — and says he’ll keep doing so until he can no longer stomach it. The exercise in eating began after he decided in February to “not” give up Chipotle for Lent — what he referred to as “Chipotlent.” That initial 46-day streak started off as an innocent joke with a text sent to his brother, Nick.

Andrew Hawryluk, a 23-year-old animator and avid Chipotle fan, has spent the past 154 days dining at the popular Mexican chain — his favorite restaurant — and says he’ll keep doing so until he can no longer stomach it. The exercise in eating began after he decided in February to “not” give up Chipotle for … Read moreAndrew Hawryluk, a 23-year-old animator and avid Chipotle fan, has spent the past 154 days dining at the popular Mexican chain — his favorite restaurant — and says he’ll keep doing so until he can no longer stomach it. The exercise in eating began after he decided in February to “not” give up Chipotle for Lent — what he referred to as “Chipotlent.” That initial 46-day streak started off as an innocent joke with a text sent to his brother, Nick.

There is new holiday trend on the way. Not family friendly flicks with aging stars, but Christmas horror with creepy paranormal entities. Kevin Smith is giving us Krampus. Even William Shatner is doing a scary December movie… More here on what to expect: http://m.hitfix.com/news/is-krampus-the-next-iconic-horror-movie-monster I think it’s about time a new horror came around.. SILENT … Read more

This is moving like wild fire online now that Drudge linked it.. A painting of the Virgin Mary purportedly with lips moving during prayer… I think there is more to this story and discernment in a strong sense should occur before simply believing.. But for some faithful, belief has taken hold of the unbelievable action … Read more

Pennsylvania State Police seized four times as much heroin in the second quarter of the year as they did the first, according to numbers released Tuesday. They seized more than 80 pounds of heroin worth more than $27 million between April and June, compared to just over 21 pounds between January and March.

Pennsylvania State Police seized four times as much heroin in the second quarter of the year as they did the first, according to numbers released Tuesday. They seized more than 80 pounds of heroin worth more than $27 million between April and June, compared to just over 21 pounds between January and March. It’s also … Read morePennsylvania State Police seized four times as much heroin in the second quarter of the year as they did the first, according to numbers released Tuesday. They seized more than 80 pounds of heroin worth more than $27 million between April and June, compared to just over 21 pounds between January and March.

Two sides to every scandal

Donald Trump got trashed for diminishing John McCain’s war hero status (then his polls went UP).. But there may have been and either unintended or intended consequence to the brouhaha… Now some are re-looking at some longstanding oddities over McCain and his attempts to conceal some POW related items about Vietnam.. A report worth reading … Read moreTwo sides to every scandal

Amid epic drought, California farmers turn to water witches

Amid epic drought, California farmers turn to water witches With nearly 50 percent of the state in “exceptional drought” — the highest intensity on the scale — and no immediate relief in sight, Californians are increasingly turning to spiritual methods and even magic in their desperation to bring an end to the dry spell. Perhaps … Read moreAmid epic drought, California farmers turn to water witches