By Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times SEATTLE Teriyaki chicken is a quick and cheap lunch that’s synonymous with Seattle. One acclaimed local chef, Taichi Kitamura of Eastlake’s Sushi Kappo Tamura, makes a compelling case for elevating that humble poultry dish into a fancy Thanksgiving feast. Teriyaki chicken is only made with dark meat. That rule also applies to turkey teriyaki, since the breast meat will dry out, the chef said. Kitamura offered us a pan-fried turkey breast recipe, too, with a sake-and-butter sauce. He typically fries the turkey breast while the rest of the meat roasts in the oven. All told, the entire turkey was cooked and ready to be eaten in less than an hour. We asked for both recipes and printed them below. Enjoy! Thanksgiving turkey teriyaki Ingredients 2 turkey thighs, deboned 2 turkey wings 2 cups soy sauce 2 cups sake 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 cups hot water 1/3 cup of whiskey (optional) Steps 1. Break down the turkey by chopping it down the middle, cutting off the hindquarters (thighs and drumsticks) and separating the thighs from the drumsticks. 2. Turn the bird over and cut off the breast from the rib cage and then chop the wings that are attached to the breasts. (A turkey has the same anatomy as a chicken, so if you’re more of a visual learner, head to YouTube for step-by-step instructions on breaking down a bird.) 3. Then comes the deboning. Detach the bone by trimming the edge of the meat where it meets the bone. The rest is less labor-intensive. (No need to debone the wings, since they cook faster.) 4. Score the meat with the tip of the knife. 5. For the marinade: In a large mixing bowl, add the hot water and sugar; whisk until all the sugar is dissolved. 6. Add soy sauce, sake, whiskey and water. Let the teriyaki sauce cool before marinating the meat. 7. Marinate the turkey for 12-16 hours in fridge. 8. On Thanksgiving Day, remove the turkey from the marinade. Towel it dry. 9. Lay the meat on a flat rack/grid over a pan, skin side up. A rack or grid over the pan helps keep the turkey from getting soggy from all the fat drippings. The rack helps crisp up the skin, too. 10. Roast the turkey in an oven (preferably a convection oven) preheated to 475 degrees until the temperature of the thickest part of the meat reaches 165 degrees. If using a conventional oven, heat the oven to 450 degrees. 11. Depending on the size of your turkey and your oven, you may need to use two trays or cook in batches. 12. Cut into 3/4-inch slices and serve. Pan-fried turkey breast Ingredients 2 turkey breasts, deboned 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 stick of butter, cut into 8 pieces 1 1/4 cups sake 1/2 cup soy sauce Salt and black pepper to taste 3 bay leaves 2 tablespoons lemon juice Steps 1. Butterfly the breast meat to an even width of about an inch thick or less. 2. Score the skin with the tip of the knife. 3. Season with salt and pepper. 4. In a large frying pan or skillet, heat vegetable oil. 5. Place the turkey skin side down on medium-high heat, cooking until the skin is golden-brown. 6. The turkey will be too large to cook on one skillet, so cook each breast separately or use two skillets. 7. Turn the turkey and cook the meat until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from the pan. 8. Deglaze the pan with sake. Add the bay leaves, soy sauce, lemon juice and butter. Add the juice from the cooked turkey if there is any. Stir vigorously with a spoon to emulsify. 9. Cut the turkey into 3/4-inch strips. Place on a platter. 10. Pour the sauce over the turkey and serve. ©2025 The Seattle Times. Visit seattletimes. com.
https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/11/26/thanksgiving-turkey-under-an-hour/
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Seven Ministries donates to Manna House
Pastor Katrina Deason accepts a donation to Manna House from Seven Ministries board member Chris Reid and CEO Gary Gilliard. Photo provided.
https://coastalcourier.com/news/seven-ministries-donates-to-manna-house/
“Best outcome from Physical: Asia” – Fans react to Jang Eun-sil & Enkh Orgil Baatarkhuu’s ‘Good Goodbye’ trend amid Team Korea-Mongolia finale rift
On Tuesday, November 25, the two Physical: Asia contestants, Team Korea’s Jang Eun-sil and Team Mongolia’s Enkh Orgil Baatarkhuu, released their Good Goodbye challenge, a currently viral trend in Sout.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/k-pop/news-best-outcome-physical-asia-fans-react-jang-eun-sil-enkh-orgil-baatarkhuu-s-good-goodbye-trend-amid-team-korea-mongolia-finale-rift
RPG maestro Josh Sawyer admits “there’s a lot to criticize” in D&D 4e, but not because it’s “like an MMO” or other reasons “parroted” by folks “with little direct knowledge”
Although the Dungeons & Dragons’ controversial 4th edition holds a bit of an awkward place within tabletop RPG stans’ hearts, not everyone thinks it’s deserving of all the flak it’s caught since its 2008 launch but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to criticize. Joshua Eric “Josh” Sawyer, who is best known for his work on RPG gems like Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity, made an online post implying that sourcing feedback for D&D 4e that wasn’t just “parroted” criticism and was instead genuine, player experience-based assessments was basically impossible. In response, somebody said 4e “ain’t really all that” and while Sawyer doesn’t necessarily disagree, he expands on his own opinion. “There’s a lot to criticize in 4e, from how classes and races were split up to bad MMs to having a boring armor system (again), but that’s not usually what people complained about,” the genre maestro explains. “They parroted dumb complaints with little direct knowledge, and for it they should be pursued by hounds across the moor.” He follows up with a quip poking fun at one of these complaints the comparisons likening 4e to an MMO. There’s a lot to criticize in 4E, from how classes and races were split up to bad MMs to having a boring armor system (again), but that’s not usually what people complained about. They parroted dumb complaints with little direct knowledge, and for it they should be pursued by hounds across the moor. @jesawyer. bsky. social (@jesawyer. bsky. social. bsky. social) 2025-11-26T14: 18: 37. 737Z “‘It’s like an MMO,'” writes Sawyer, adding sarcastically, “Totally, dude.” For anyone less familiar with 4e or the MMO comparisons, fans’ comments provide a bit of insight. As one reads, “I think most of those complaints were driven by how it aesthetically copied a lot from Warcraft in particular” with “it” meaning D&D 4e. You can also look at threads elsewhere, like Reddit, that see players detail why such comparisons blew up. From the roles of classes to ability cooldowns, there are plenty of reasons, apparently but Sawyer does make a solid point himself. It’s difficult to separate evidence-backed criticism from the “popular” opinion, so to speak. This rings especially true nowadays, as the rise of content creation on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and social media allows for the spread of inflammatory or less-than-reputable takes at rates like never before. As a longtime D&D enjoyer myself, however, I can definitely see both sides here. So much of this is subjective, after all, and boils down to what you think as a player yourself. That can be said for any edition, too not just 4e.
https://www.gamesradar.com/tabletop-gaming/rpg-maestro-josh-sawyer-admits-theres-a-lot-to-criticize-in-d-and-d-4e-but-not-because-its-like-an-mmo-or-other-reasons-parroted-by-folks-with-little-direct-knowledge/
This city has the smoothest roads in the Bay Area. Where does your city rank?
Which city has the best-maintained roads in the Bay Area? The wealthy Marin County suburb of Larkspur lays claim to that title, according to a new report from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, a regional agency overseeing local transit systems. The city with the most potholes and bumpy streets? Vallejo, the only community in the region where road conditions are considered “poor,” according to the report. Overall, the transit agency found that the Bay Area’s 44, 000 miles of local roads are wearing down, with the typical stretch of roadway likely needing repairs soon. The report assigned each of the 110 cities and counties in the region a score on a 100-point scale. For the tenth year in a row, the Bay Area’s roads registered an average of 67, considered “fair.” “The good news is our cities and counties are continuing to hold the line against major deterioration,” the commission’s chair, Sue Noack, also the mayor of Pleasant Hill, said in a statement. “But the bad news is we’re still just as far away from bringing the regional average into the ‘very good’ range as we were a decade ago.” Affluent cities tend to rank higher in the report, with Larkspur, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Orinda and Hillsborough all scoring over 80, considered “very good.” That’s not always the case, however. As recently as 2017, Larkspur’s roads were rated “poor” in the annual roads report. But that changed with the city’s passage of two sales tax measures to help rehabilitate its 65 miles of streets. “When the community supported a sales tax measure in November 2017, the (city council) promised that the first thing it would do was fix the roads,” Larkspur City Manager Dan Schwarz said in an email. “It took five years to completely rehabilitate the system. The City is committed to maintaining this important asset. Our goal now is to make it hard to believe Larkspur ever had poor-quality roads.” Some funding for local roads also comes from the state and federal government, though they spend more on highway systems. Vallejo, with among the highest poverty rates in the Bay Area, ranked last with a score of 44. “Years of underfunding in the City of Vallejo has led to significant deterioration of city roads,” the Solano County Civil Grand Jury wrote in a report this year. To upgrade the crumbling streets, Vallejo voters approved a sales tax in 2022 to raise an estimated $18 million annually, with the majority of funds going toward road repairs. Vallejo officials did not respond to a request for comment on the city’s road maintenance efforts. Cities just above Vallejo in the rankings include wealthier communities such as Berkeley and Millbrae, as well as places with higher poverty rates, such as Richmond and Pittsburg revealing that healthier tax bases don’t necessarily translate to better roads. Of the Bay Area’s three largest cities, Oakland came in last with a score of 58, rating its roads as “at risk.” Despite the low score, city officials said they have made progress in fixing Oakland’s notorious pothole-filled streets in recent years, thanks to voter-approved bond measures that contribute to about $45 million a year for road maintenance. Earlier this year, the Alameda County Civil Grand Jury found that over a recent 18-month span, the city filled as many potholes around 85, 000 as it repaired in a 10-year span between 2008 and 2018. “We also know there’s more work ahead, especially on residential streets, which have historically received less maintenance than major corridors,” the Oakland Department of Transportation said in a statement. San Jose ranked above Oakland, with a score of 73, considered “good.” San Francisco scored a 75. Officials in San Jose said the city has maintained or repaved about 10% of its sprawling 4, 469 miles of local streets each year over the past eight years. They attributed the progress in part to a sales tax measure Santa Clara County voters approved in 2016, which has since raised $440 million for local roads across the South Bay. “Huge thank you to the city teams who have repaved over 60% of our roads since 2019 considering we’re the biggest city in Northern California, that’s quite a feat,” San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said in a statement. More money could soon be available for road repairs. In November 2026, voters in the Bay Area’s five largest counties will decide on a massive transportation bond to raise about $1 billion annually aimed at bailing out the region’s struggling public transit agencies. If approved, about a third of the money would be available for flexible transportation spending, including targeted road repairs, with most of those funds going to Santa Clara County, according to Emily Loper, a senior vice president of public policy at the Bay Area Council, which is backing the bond measure. As part of an agreement to secure Santa Clara County officials’ support for the measure, the county would receive an expected $264 million in flexible funding. San Mateo County would see $50 million, Contra Costa County $26 million, and Alameda County $10 million. All of San Francisco’s funding would go to public transit. “I do expect a significant amount to go to roadway repairs,” the Bay Area Council’s Loper said.
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/11/26/bay-area-roads-potholes-repairs/
Man Named Adolf Hitler Poised for Second Election Victory in Namibia: Should We Be Concerned?
A politician named Adolf Hitler is set to win another local election in Namibia comfortably. Yes, you read that correctly. And no, the name is not a stage persona, parody candidate, or internet stunt. It belongs to Adolf Hitler Uunona, a 59-year-old local politician whose very ordinary political career continues to collide with one of the most infamous names in history. As Uunona prepares to retain his seat on 26 November, the global response has ranged from mild confusion to full-blown alarm bells. But the man at the centre of the headline insists the story is far less sinister than it sounds. Who is Adolf Hitler Uunona? Uunona represents the left-wing Swapo party in northern Namibia, where he previously secured a landslide win with 85 per cent of the vote in 2020. His name first attracted worldwide attention after that victory and understandably led to a lot of questions. According to Uunona, his father simply did not understand the gravity of naming a child ‘Adolf Hitler,’ nor the horrors associated with it. In a past interview, the politician said he grew up believing it was just a normal name, only later realising the historical weight attached to it. ‘I have nothing to do with any of these things,’ he told the media, distancing himself entirely from the Nazi dictator. Even so, he keeps the name in official documents, calling it ‘too late’ to change. His wife calls him Adolf, but publicly, he avoids using the full name. In Namibia, once under German colonial rule, the name Adolf isn’t unusual, though Hitler definitely is. And it hasn’t helped that in 2020, a car in his region displaying the name ‘Adolf Hitler’ next to a swastika went viral online. Uunona denied owning it or having any connection to what he called a ‘sick stunt.’ Why His Re-Election Feels Surreal to the Rest of the World On paper, Uunona is simply a local politician doing his job. But his name inevitably changes how the story lands internationally. It forces people to confront an uncomfortable thought experiment: What if you had to go through life with a name synonymous with one of history’s greatest villains? Would anything from friendships to job opportunities be the same? That exact question is explored in Matt Ogens’ 2014 documentary ‘Meet the Hitlers,’ which profiles people around the world who share the name, either by accident or by choice. Some are ordinary individuals carrying an unfortunate legacy; others deliberately adopted the name for extremist reasons. What the film reveals is that identity, self-perception, and confidence heavily influence how each person copes. Ogens says the topic is inherently strange and emotionally complicated. For many with the name, life is a constant obstacle course of judgment, crank calls, wrong assumptions, and uncomfortable introductions. As one subject put it: ‘A name is just a name. It doesn’t define your heart.’ True, but it certainly raises eyebrows, especially when it appears on an election ballot. No, He’s Not A Nazi Given Uunona’s insistence that he has no ties, ideological or otherwise, to the dictator he shares a name with, the answer appears to be no. There’s no evidence suggesting extremist leanings, hidden agendas, or anything beyond a deeply unfortunate naming choice made decades ago. The real concern, if any, is symbolic. Moments like this expose how names carry cultural weight, historical memory, and emotional reactions far beyond their literal meaning. According to reports, Uunona may be nothing like the man whose name he bears, but every election cycle, he is reminded that the world never forgets. And so, as Namibia heads to the polls again, Adolf Hitler Uunona’s victory is seemingly secured not because of his name, but despite it.
https://www.ibtimes.com/man-named-adolf-hitler-poised-second-election-victory-namibia-should-we-concerned-3791380
Bitcoin Faces More Downside After Recent Crash, Data Shows
Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved the way for a successful stint as an editor at a data engineering firm, where his first-month essay win funded a months-long supply of doggie and kitty treats a testament to his dedication to his furry companions Think Christian’s all work and no play? Not a chance! When he’s not at his computer, you’ll find him indulging his passion for motorbikes. A true gearhead, Christian loves tinkering with his bike and savoring the joy of the open road on his 320-cc Yamaha R3. Once a speed demon who hit 120mph (a feat he vowed never to repeat), he now prefers leisurely rides along the coast, enjoying the wind in his thinning hair. Speaking of chill, Christian’s got a crew of furry friends waiting for him at home. Two cats and a dog. He swears cats are way smarter than dogs (sorry, Grizzly), but he adores them all anyway. Apparently, watching his pets just chillin’ helps him analyze and write meticulously formatted articles even better. Here’s the thing about this guy: He works a lot, but he keeps himself fueled by enough coffee to make it through the day and some seriously delicious (Filipino) food. He says a delectable meal is the secret ingredient to a killer article. And after a long day of crypto crusading, he unwinds with some rum (mixed with milk) while watching slapstick movies. Looking ahead, Christian sees a bright future with NewsBTC. He says he sees himself privileged to be part of an awesome organization, sharing his expertise and passion with a community he values, and fellow editors and bosses he deeply respects. So, the next time you tread into the world of cryptocurrency, remember the man behind the words the crypto crusader, the grease monkey, and the feline philosopher, all rolled into one.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/bitcoin/bitcoin-faces-more-downside-after-recent-crash-data-shows/
Christian Leaders of USA (CLOUSA) supports Hurricane Melissa relief through Sandals Foundation partnership
Submitted byJohn McGowan Christian Leaders of USA, Inc. (CLOUSA) has announced its substantial support for humanitarian recovery efforts in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa’s severe impact. Demonstrating a dedicated commitment to global aid, CLOUSA has channelled a monetary contribution to the Sandals Foundation, the non-profit arm of Sandals Resorts International, which is actively engaged in leading relief and rebuilding missions across the affected island nation. To continue reading this article.
https://unionsprings.news/christian-leaders-usa-clousa-supports-hurricane-melissa-relief-through-sandals-foundation
Mick Schumacher gives IndyCar contract clarity as he searches for a new “home” after F1
Mick Schumacher has given clarity on how long he intends to race in IndyCar, having joined Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for the 2026 season. The German racer will return to open-wheel racing, his first love, after over three years away since leaving F1 at the end of 2022. Ad His F1 debut was memorable because the initials ‘MSC’ returned to the timesheets for the first time in over a decade, since his father Michael Schumacher’s retirement in 2012. However, Mick Schumacher’s time at Haas wasn’t all flowery. After 43 F1 race starts, including a career-best P6 finish, he was let go from the American team. Schumacher’s time with Alpine in the World Endurance Championship in 2024 and 2025 was more rewarding, with three podiums in two seasons. However, his heart longed for a return to open-wheel racing, which IndyCar will fulfil in 2026, with him joining RLL on a one-year contract. Ad Trending In an interview on the Marshall Pruett podcast on YouTube, the No. 47 RLL driver was asked if he envisioned a future in IndyCar past 2026. “I wouldn’t say no to it,” the 26-year-old replied. “Obviously, I haven’t done the first race, or I haven’t done any sort of race yet. I’ve just done one test so far, so I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think this was something that I want to do long-term. So I will start the season, see how it feels, and I’m sure if I feel the same way I feel right now, this definitely can be a home for a while.” Ad For Mick Schumacher, IndyCar was the next best thing after F1. He hopes it facilitates his dream of racing in a premier open-wheel racing series and proving his worth. “As a driver, I think you always want to compete in the best championship possible. In my case, obviously, F1 wasn’t possible, and I felt that IndyCar was the best thing where I could show my potential and do well, potentially. I’m just happy to be in this place now,” the German added. Ad IndyCar reminds Mick Schumacher of the “good old karting days” Mick Schumacher’s first experience of IndyCar with RLL at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course turned out to be exactly what both parties expected from the other. The feedback he received from a couple of other experienced IndyCar drivers about the wheel-to-wheel racing that the series offers also hit the right note. Ad IndyCar racing tends to be more competitive than F1, with ten times the overtakes across a full season. “Yeah, I think it (IndyCar) reminds me a little bit of good old karting days,” Schumacher said in a press conference on Tuesday. “I think pretty similar to how WEC racing was. There’s a lot of side-by-side and maybe a little touch here and there. From what I understand, the cars are pretty robust, as well, when it comes to side-by-side action, and I’ve talked to a couple other drivers, and they really enjoy the racing side of things.” Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has an extensive testing schedule planned for Mick Schumacher, with four oval tests, two road course tests, and a street course test before the first race of the 2026 season in St. Petersburg on March 1. × Feedback Why did you not like this content? Clickbait / Misleading Factually Incorrect Hateful or Abusive Baseless Opinion Too Many Ads Other Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Stay updated with the 2025 IndyCar schedule, standings, qualifying, results today, series news, and the latest IndyCar racing news all in one place. Edited by Yash Kotak.
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State focused on increasing attainable housing
During the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session, state lawmakers passed Assembly Bill 540, a bill intended to ease the strain Nevadans are feeling due to the rising cost of housing. Titled the Nevada Housing Access and Attainability Act, AB540 met with unanimous approval in the state Assembly and a 15-6 vote in favor by the Nevada State Senate. The act led to the creation of the Nevada Attainable Housing Account in the State General Fund and, to oversee the administration and allocation of that fund, the Nevada Attainable Housing Council. “The act represents a bold, innovative and comprehensive approach to address our state’s housing challenges by lowering the cost of housing, expanding attainable housing options and eligibility for Nevada residents and eliminating barriers to development,” information from the Nevada Housing Division states. “The act appropriated $133 million to support the development and construction of new attainable homes; provide financial assistance for low- and moderate-income properties; aid in land acquisition for attainable housing development; provide homebuyer assistance for essential workers (including teachers, nurses and law enforcement); and match grants for local governments who commit to increasing the attainable housing supply,” the division details. “An additional $50 million in bonds will be issued to fund the Attainable Housing Infrastructure Account to help lower home prices and homebuyer assessments for attainable housing built in Special Improvement Districts and Special Assessment Districts by funding the infrastructure associated.” Another aspect of the act addresses the laws regarding contractor licensing in the state and a recent declaration from Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Dept. of Business and Industry has officially enacted these provisions in each of the state’s 15 rural counties, a major step forward in the implementation of the Housing Access and Attainability Act. “Information compiled by the Department of Business and Industry and Nevada’s rural counties reveal a significant shortage of skilled tradespeople and licensed contractors, a challenge that has slowed the construction of much-needed attainable housing,” a news release from the governor’s office stated. “The declaration removes unnecessary administrative barriers and introduces measures to make it easier for qualified contractors to operate in Nevada’s rural regions.” The news release highlighted an expansion of licensing reciprocity, which simplifies the process for contractors who are already licensed in another state seeking Nevada credentials, along with fee waivers for out-of-state contractors for a three-year period. Workforce mobility is also part of the act’s provisions, encouraging interstate cooperation to allow skilled workers to cross state lines more efficiently to meet rural construction demands, the governor’s office reported. The Declaration of Shortage of Skilled Labor or Licensed Contractors in Rural Areas of Nevada was issued on Nov. 4 and will remain in effect until the director of the Dept. of Business and Industry determines there is no longer a shortage that is impacting attainable housing in the state. “By enhancing licensing reciprocity for contractors, we can finally tackle the severe workforce shortages plaguing rural Nevada,” Lombardo remarked. “Local stakeholders have been urging us to cut through the red tape and eliminate unnecessary fees for years-this change is a long-overdue fix that will make a real difference.” For more information on the act visit Housing. NV. gov Contact reporter Robin Hebrock at rhebrock@pvtimes. com.
https://pvtimes.com/news/state-focused-on-increasing-attainable-housing-158155/