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Happy 2014 International Bacon Day Many of these have come up before somewhere on the forum but worth repeating: 9 Surprising Uses For Bacon in Honor of International Bacon Day Tessa Berenson @tcberenson 7:00 AM ET Getty Images A meaty round-up August 30 is the 14th annual International Bacon Day, a holiday which should be celebrated by waking up, making yourself some nice sizzling strips of bacon and spending the day properly appreciating all things bacon. And I mean all things. Here are 9 uses for the comfort food that take bacon fanaticism to a whole new level: Air Freshener Want to keep that delicious bacon smell lingering long after breakfast? Now you can, with bacon-scented air freshener. Toothpaste This bacon-flavored toothpaste allows you to “practice oral hygiene [and] satisfy cured meat cravings” at the same time, according to its website. Prayer The patron saint of bacon is believed to be St. Anthony the Abbot, who was a healer and used pork fat to treat skin diseases. Landscaping Who knew bacon could be so picturesque? Photographer Carl Warner is known for his photographs of food landscapes, and he once made a world entirely out of bacon. Vodka According to its website, Bakon Vodka is “Pure. Refreshing. Bacon.” It even has a list of recipes, including a BLT Martini. Shaving Cream Here’s some bacon shaving cream, for all the guys out there who want their faces to smell like bacon. Perfume But don’t worry girls, you can wear eau-de-bacon as well with this bacon perfume. Lube For couples who want to incorporate bacon in the bedroom, here’s some bacon lube that “is sure to have the bacon lover in your life squealing with pleasure.” Coffin And for the truly die-hard bacon fans out there, here is the bacon coffin you’ve all been waiting for.

I like JO. All those characters remind me of my personal friends. Best regards, RA1

That part I remember although many have sighted him at the local Dunkin Donut shops around town. We have just gone through Elvis week or whatever they call it. I can amazed every year at the turnout during the anniversary of his death. 24/7 Elvis music + fan interviews on XM, candle light vigils and on and on. I have never understood this fascination with someone long gone, no matter how famous or talented. But then, I have never been a 70 year old teen aged girl either. Good for EPE and good for MEM, otherwise, who cares? Best regards, RA1

If you longed for an All Black Version of Magic Mike, your dreams have been answered. Chocolate City will be hitting the theaters in the coming year, Starring stunning model turned actor Tyson Beckford as the lead "stripper" it follows the all Black male dancer troupe.... Beyonce was scheduled to co-star, but backed out due to touring conflicts.... Tyson will play the aging and fading star of the all Black troupe threatened by a hot newcomer.... His character is a "firefighter"..... Can't wait for some hot, gyrating chocolate.

What's a medically induced coma? Joan Rivers' treatment is explained Medically induced comas are common, Dr. Rishi Malhotra, the director of Neuro Critical Care at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, told the Daily News. They help the brain recover after a major incident, such as comedian Joan Rivers' cardiac arrest. BY Meredith Engel NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Friday, August 29, 2014, 1:10 PM Joan Rivers is currently in a medically induced coma after going into cardiac and respiratory arrest during a routine procedure on her vocal cords Thursday. It might be what saves her life. "A medically induced coma is when we administer anesthetics or pain medications at a dose high enough to limit brain functions, either to give rest or stop something like shivering, which requires a lot of energy," said Dr. Rishi Malhotra, director of Neuro Critical Care at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. Physicians induce comas regularly in a variety of patients, he added. They help people with brain injuries reduce pressure in their heads, and aid people on ventilators who are not breathing properly. Medically induced comas are common for people who go into cardiac arrest - as Rivers did - so that doctors can use hypothermia to cool the body. Studies show that cardiac arrest patients treated with hypothermia are more likely to recover well. Shivering, which Malhotra mentioned, burns energy that the brain needs because cardiac arrest deprives it of oxygen. Malhotra says medically induced comas can vary in duration, but someone who experienced cardiac arrest is usually in one for 24 to 48 hours. Rivers is set to be taken out of her coma this weekend so that doctors can assess how much oxygen she lost. Though some people can experience low blood pressure when in a medically induced coma, Malhotra said that they are "generally well tolerated" and "are very commonly done to millions of people in the U.S." Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/medically-induced-coma-article-1.1921528#ixzz3BsWT8ym4

I just about came when I saw this....a very good choice AS

Another thing about red onions is to get the hang of how much is enough, but not too much. Also to get their flavor subtly rather than overwhelmingly into salads for example by chopping them very fine, then maybe incorporating them into the dressing. Agree also that Vidalia and other sweet onion varieties can be heaven. Funny, when I was little I loved raw onions, then at about 13yo or so they started disagreeing with my digestion. Couple years ago (I'm 55 now) I dared some on a hot dog, and whoopee -- no problem! Raw onions are definitely back on the table frequently now. Diced on top of black-eyed peas, etc. Finally, I too could live happily on cheese alone. Bread, fruit, port and/or cab optional.

Cab is my "go to" wine at most meals and as an aperitif, including a good choice for a variety of cheeses on a cheese platter. A port and/or riesling seems best for the narrower scope of blue cheeses, again imho