# thanksgiving (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 20 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover thanksgiving. Page: Feed: --- ## [AI Sparks Productivity Explosion in Maths](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/ai-sparks-productivity-explosion-in.html) _2026-08-21 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ It may not seem like it, but the millennia-old academic discipline of mathematics has been undergoing a productivity revolution during the last thirty years. That revolution is being enabled by the adoption of several new technologies, each of which is following a S-shaped logistic growth curve model. Mike Roberts of Strategic Tool Kits describes the pattern of how technological advancements… ## [The Worst of 2025's Thanksgiving Leftover Stocks](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-worst-of-2025s-thanksgiving.html) _2026-08-20 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ When we launched the S&P 500's Thanksgiving Leftover project the day after Thanksgiving 2025, we knew we were going to spend the next year following the stock prices of companies that weren't doing very well. After all, to even make the list, the ten companies whose stocks we would track ranked as the S&P 500's worst performing stocks of 2025. In the nine months since then, a few of those stocks… ## [Red Curry Dumpling Bake](https://www.liveeatlearn.com/red-curry-dumpling-bake/) _2026-08-20 · Sarah Bond · Live Eat Learn_ Here’s the thing about frozen dumplings: they’re already good. But dump them into a creamy red curry coconut sauce, scatter… Grab the full post 👉 Red Curry Dumpling Bake . ## [The Future NHL Futures Market](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-future-nhl-futures-market.html) _2026-08-19 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Something new is coming to the world of sports: real futures trading. On 11 August 2026, the world's largest futures and options trading house , CME Group (NASDAQ: CME ) announced it would partner with the National Hockey League and a startup called FutureSports to launch the world's first index-based hockey futures contracts. Unlike the kind of futures you might find at multiple sports wagering… ## [Cherry Icee](https://thethirstydiva.blogspot.com/2026/08/cherry-icee.html) _2026-08-19 · Heide Mc.™ · The Thirsty Diva ™_ Happy National Icee Day all! It's perfect on a warm day or anytime. 1/2 c. fresh pitted cherries 3/4 - 1 c. cold water 1 /8 - 1/4 c. sugar 2 - 4 c. ice Rinse, pit, cut cherries in half, place in sauce pan. Fill saucepan with cold water, add sugar. Place sauce on stove, add sugar to sauce pan, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, stir for and let cook for a few minutes. Turn stove off and let it cool.… ## [📡 DSARC Monthly Meeting – Tonight at 1900](https://dsarc.substack.com/p/dsarc-monthly-meeting-tonight-at) _2026-08-18 · Austin · Do Something Amateur Radio Club_ Join us tonight for our third-Tuesday DSARC monthly meeting! ## [The Outlook for S&P 500 Dividends in August 2026](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-outlook-for-s-500-dividends-in.html) _2026-08-18 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ The dividend outlook of the S&P 500 (Index: SPX ) once again delivered a mixed outlook for investors in August 2026. Expected dividends for the index dipped in the current quarter of 2026-Q3, but the amount of cash dividends expected to be paid out in the upcoming future quarters of 2026-Q4 and 2027-Q1 increased. The more distant future quarters of 2027-Q2 and 2027-Q3 however both declined with… ## [Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Casserole (Dump & Bake)](https://www.liveeatlearn.com/garlic-parmesan-orzo-cauliflower-casserole/) _2026-08-18 · Sarah Bond · Live Eat Learn_ This garlic and parmesan orzo cauliflower casserole is creamy, garlicky, and built in one dish with no boiling required. It’s… Grab the full post 👉 Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Casserole (Dump & Bake) . ## [S&P 500 Hits New High on Delayed and Reduced Rate Hike Expectations](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/s-500-hits-new-high-on-delayed-and.html) _2026-08-17 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ The S&P 500 (Index: SPX ) reached a new record high close of 7,798.99 on Thursday, 13 August 2026 before falling back on Friday to end the trading week at 7,785.76 . Two developments helped to spur the index to its new heights. First, investors received good inflation news on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 when the Consumer Price Index came in lower than expected. The second came on Thursday, when the… ## [10 Recipes for the week ahead!](https://greedyeatsrecipes.substack.com/p/10-recipes-for-weekday) _2026-08-16 · Neha · Greedy Eats_ Cupcakes, Muffins, Cakes and More!! ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6cK6bEetqCEZ) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [Flirty Fizz](https://thethirstydiva.blogspot.com/2026/08/flirty-fizz.html) _2026-08-15 · Heide Mc.™ · The Thirsty Diva ™_ This is perfect for late summer, tailgating, girls night, movie night or anytime. 2 - 3 c. pineapple juice Ice 4 - 6 oz. vodka 2 c. club soda 1 orange juiced 8 Pineapple cubes Place 4 clean glasses in freezer or refrigerator to chill for a few minutes. Rinse, cut 1 orange in half, set aside. Open can of pineapple chunks, drain juice, set aside In a cocktail shaker, combine ice, vodka, pineapple… ## [General Tso’s Cauliflower (Air Fryer or Baked)](https://www.liveeatlearn.com/general-tsos-cauliflower/) _2026-08-15 · Sarah Bond · Live Eat Learn_ I'm not exaggerating when I say that this Baked General Tso's Cauliflower tastes better than takeout. Grab the full post 👉 General Tso’s Cauliflower (Air Fryer or Baked) . ## [Crispy Roasted Yellow Potatoes](https://onmykidsplate.com/roasted-yellow-potatoes/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }}) _2026-08-14 · Kristy Richardson · On My Kids Plate_ I have been making a batch of these crispy roasted yellow potatoes at least once a week for the past few months, and as a side dish they hit every time. They are the first thing to prep, then you can slide them in the oven while you make the rest of dinner. Why We... ## [Knotty Math Comes Undone](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/knotty-math-comes-undone.html) _2026-08-14 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Knots hold a special place in the hearts of sailors and mathematicians. That's almost self-explanatory for sailors, who have been tying knots as an essential part of their craft for centuries. They even used them to tell how fast they're going over open water. Mathematicians' fascination with knots is harder to explain, but comes down to their love of counting. The more complicated the knot, the… ## [Hydration Tips & Greek Watermelon Salad](https://virginiawillis.substack.com/p/hydration-tips-and-greek-watermelon) _2026-08-14 · Good and Good for You™ · Good and Good for You™ with Chef Virginia Willis_ Beat the heat with tips on hydration, strategies for hydration tracking, hydrating foods to eat, and a recipe for Greek Watermelon Salad. ## [Fluffy Chickpea Pancakes (No Flour!)](https://www.liveeatlearn.com/chickpea-pancakes/) _2026-08-13 · Sarah Bond · Live Eat Learn_ These chickpea pancakes are fluffy, golden, and lightly sweet, made in a blender from one can of chickpeas, rolled oats,… Grab the full post 👉 Fluffy Chickpea Pancakes (No Flour!) . ## [Pace of Global CO2 Emissions Keeps Falling](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/pace-of-global-co2-emissions-keeps.html) _2026-08-13 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Measuring economic activity using astronomical and other scientific tools is a relatively recent development that has come into its own during the 21st century. One of the neater tools are telescopes and cameras mounted on Earth-orbiting satellites that take pictures of the night-darkened surfaces of the world. NASA's Black Marble project uses those images to tracks how the nighttime lights spread… ## [Trade Between U.S. and China Increases](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/trade-between-us-and-china-increases.html) _2026-08-12 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ As expected , the value of goods exchanged between the U.S. and China increased in June 2026. The U.S. Census Bureau reports a combined total of $34.7 billion worth of goods were processed through U.S. ports during the month. Both outgoing exports to China and incoming imports from China increased month-over-month. Exports rose 5% from $9.117 billion to $9.571 billion and imports grew 7% from… ## [Quinoa Vegetable Soup With Chickpeas](https://www.liveeatlearn.com/quinoa-vegetable-soup/) _2026-08-11 · Sarah Bond · Live Eat Learn_ This Quinoa Vegetable Soup is a bone-warming brothy soup that has the flavors of chicken noodle soup with the healthy-ness of vegetable soup. Grab the full post 👉 Quinoa Vegetable Soup With Chickpeas . ## [Diverging Fortunes for Older and Younger Teens in U.S. Summer Job Market](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/diverging-fortunes-for-older-and.html) _2026-08-11 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Depending on how old they are, U.S. teens are having a very different summer job experience in Summer 2026. For older teens, Age 18 and 19, the job scene is fairly good. The seasonally adjusted number of teens for this portion of the working teen demographic appears to be fairly steady, if not increasing. But younger teens, Age 16 and 17, are increasingly finding themselves on the outside of the… ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0g9CMJ3tuGMH) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [Greek Chicken Bowl](https://onmykidsplate.com/greek-chicken-bowl/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }}) _2026-08-11 · Kristy Richardson · On My Kids Plate_ Greek chicken bowls are one of those dinners where the toppings do all the talking. Juicy marinated chicken, cool tzatziki, and salty feta all piled over rice so everyone can build their own bowl, and Mom’s only making one dinner. Why We Love Greek Chicken Bowl Ingredients For Greek Chicken Bowl How To Make Greek... ## [S&P 500 Shoots Upward as Strong Earnings Shift Investors' Time Horizon](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/s-500-shoots-upward-as-strong-earnings.html) _2026-08-10 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ The S&P 500 (Index: SPX ) shot up by nearly 3.6% over it's closing value in the previous week, reaching a new record high closing value of 7,757.46 by the end of the trading week ending on Friday, 7 August 2026. Strong earnings being reported in the early part of the week provided much of the stock market's upward momentum, with technology and materials stocks providing much of the boost . The… ## [NEW RECIPE: Vanilla Cupcakes](https://greedyeatsrecipes.substack.com/p/new-recipe-vanilla-cupcakes) _2026-08-07 · Neha · Greedy Eats_ Soft, Moist, Flavor rich and Fluffy ## [Inventions in Everything: The Wheel](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/inventions-in-everything-wheel.html) _2026-08-07 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Some inventions are so old that we don't know the names of their inventors. Handaxes made from stone. The bow and arrow . Bricks . The wheel . Well, maybe not the wheel, because we do know the name of its inventor! The wheel was invented by John Keogh, who was awarded Australian Innovation Patent 2001100012 for its invention in May 2001. We're not making this up! Here's a colorized version of… ## [Cherry Pie Bars](https://onmykidsplate.com/cherry-pie-bars/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }}) _2026-08-06 · Kristy Richardson · On My Kids Plate_ Cherry Pie Bars are one of those desserts that disappear fast whenever they’re on the table. They’re buttery, packed with cherry filling, and so much easier than making a traditional cherry pie. This recipe has been passed down through my husband’s family for generations, with just a couple of small updates to help the filling... ## [New Homes Rise Back Above Affordability Threshold in May 2026](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/new-homes-rise-back-above-affordability.html) _2026-08-06 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ The average mortgage payment on the typical new home sold in the U.S. rose above the upper limit of affordability for the typical American household in May 2026. The change comes eight months after the affordability of the median new home had finally become affordable for households earning the median household income for the first time since March 2022. A combination of rising mortgage rates and… ## [S&P 500 Sees AI Bubble Deflate as Index Regresses Toward Its Mean Trend](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/s-500-sees-ai-bubble-deflate-as-index.html) _2026-08-05 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Two months ago, the S&P 500 (Index: SPX ) was rising so quickly it raised the prospect the index could see a break down in the relative period of order the index established since the end of 2023. Instead, after peaking on 2 June 2026, the S&P 500 has reverted toward its established mean trajectory. Through the end of July 2026, the index is hovering right around that 31-month-old central trend… ## [Median Household Income in June 2026](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/median-household-income-in-june-2026.html) _2026-08-04 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Motio Research 's initial estimate of U.S. median household income for June 2026 is $88,110 , a $370 (or 0.4%) decrease from the firm's initial estimate of $88,480 for May 2026. Here are screenshots of the interactive charts Motio Research provides to visualize trends in the U.S.' median household income. The first chart presents the firm's Household Income Index, which is based on a three-month… ## [Pork Loin Wrapped With Bacon](https://onmykidsplate.com/pork-loin-wrapped-with-bacon/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }}) _2026-08-03 · Kristy Richardson · On My Kids Plate_ This pork loin wrapped with bacon is one of those dinners that looks like you really pulled something off. The brown sugar rub goes on, the bacon wraps around it, and the oven takes care of the rest. It comes out juicy, full of flavor, and my kid was oohing and ahhing over the bacon... ## [S&P 500 Gains as Big Tech Stocks Deliver Mixed Returns](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/s-500-gains-as-big-tech-stocks-deliver.html) _2026-08-03 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ The direction the S&P 500 (Index: SPX ) takes is shaping up a lot like a playing a game that has a 50% chance of winning or a 50% chance of losing. Investors saw that game play out during the past week as several of the Big Tech companies that dominate the index reported their earnings and updated their outlooks. For example, the world's biggest company, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) briefly touched a $5… ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/81jPBVYBqGmL) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Salty Dog](https://thethirstydiva.blogspot.com/2026/07/salty-dog.html) _2026-07-31 · Heide Mc.™ · The Thirsty Diva ™_ This is perfect on a hot days, while watching the Rocket Mortgage Classic, brunch or anytime. 2 - 3 c. grapefruit juice 4 - 6 oz. vodka 1 T. salt (enough to rim glasses) Ice Place salt on a clean plate. Wet rims of 4 clean glasses with a clean wet paper towel. Place glasses rim side down on plate to coat rims with salt. Place glasses in freezer to chill for a few minutes. Remove glasses from… ## [Outside the Box Thinking: Artificial Eggs](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/07/outside-box-thinking-artificial-eggs.html) _2026-07-31 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Colossal Biosciences is a biotechnology company that's taken on the challenge of reviving extinct species as a core part of its mission. Earlier this year, they announced success at breeding chickens using their artificial egg technology, which they see as key to "de-extincting" large avian species like New Zealand's moa . They publicized the achievement in a video that gives strong Jurassic Park… ## [Most Liked Recipes in July!](https://greedyeatsrecipes.substack.com/p/most-liked-recipes-in-july) _2026-07-30 · Neha · Greedy Eats_ 🏅 🏅 🏅 ## [Garlic Shrimp Panzanella](https://virginiawillis.substack.com/p/garlic-shrimp-panzanella) _2026-07-30 · Good and Good for You™ · Good and Good for You™ with Chef Virginia Willis_ Feed Your Brain, Feed Your Life ## [Market Cap of New Homes Continues Stumbling as Mortgage Rates Rise](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/07/market-cap-of-new-homes-continues.html) _2026-07-30 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ The U.S. new home market continued stumbling along in May 2026. Political Calculations' initial estimate of the total value of new home sales in the United States during May 2026 is $28.62 billion. This value is slightly higher than the initial estimate of $28.30 billion for April 2026, which has been revised downward to $28.18 billion for this month. This estimate rose largely because average new… ## [Reweighting the Dow Jones Industrial Average](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/07/reweighting-dow-jones-industrial-average.html) _2026-07-29 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ There are thirty stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Index: DJI ), the U.S. stock market's oldest running index . Unlike the S&P 500 (Index: SPX ), the market capitalization-weighted index that's overtaken it as standard for measuring the performance of the U.S. stock market, the component stocks of the DJI are weighted according to their price. For example, the stock of Goldman Sachs… ## [The S&P 500's Thanksgiving Leftovers in July 2026](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-s-500s-thanksgiving-leftovers-in.html) _2026-07-28 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ July 2026 saw positive changes overall for the Thanksgiving Leftover portfolio made up of the ten worst-performing stocks in the S&P 500 (Index: SPX ) as of Thanksgiving 2025. At least, as compared to how they fared in June 2025 . The equal-weighted weighted version of the portfolio overtook the market cap-weighted version over the past month. Through the close of trading on 27 July 2026, the… ## [S&P 500 Declines as Higher Oil Prices, AI Capex Spending, and Risk of Rate Hikes Scare Wall Street Bulls](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/07/s-500-declines-as-higher-oil-prices-ai.html) _2026-07-27 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ The S&P 500 (Index: SPX ) fell a little under 0.7% during the trading week ending on Friday, 24 July 2026. The index ended the week at 7,408.70 , which is 201.08 points (or 2.6%) below its all time record high of 7,609.78 from 2 June 2026. The past week didn't see a single catalyst to weigh on stock prices, but rather three of them. Oil prices briefly shot up over $100 per barrel with the Iran… ## [Bake these Recipes ON weekend!](https://greedyeatsrecipes.substack.com/p/bake-these-recipes-on-weekend) _2026-07-25 · Neha · Greedy Eats_ Hey there, ## [How Long Would a Hacker Take to Crack Your Password by Brute Force in 2026?](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/07/how-long-would-hacker-take-to-crack.html) _2026-07-24 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Keeping your digital accounts secure is a never ending arms race. Computing technology increases in capability every year. For hackers with access to the latest, greatest computers and code, it is easier than ever for them to run through tens of millions of combinations of characters to discover your passwords. What you thought might be a safe and secure password a few years ago may now be… ## [Lean Protein: Lemon Herb Turkey Meatballs with Noodles](https://virginiawillis.substack.com/p/lean-protein-lemon-herb-turkey-meatballs) _2026-07-23 · Good and Good for You™ · Good and Good for You™ with Chef Virginia Willis_ Lemon Herb Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles are hearty and healthy -- and a great recipe to help meet your protein goals. ## [Less Than Useful Data: Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/07/less-than-useful-data-michigan-consumer.html) _2026-07-23 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Is it time to send the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey off to the not-so-useful data junk heap? The answer to this question hinges on whether the survey is really useful or not. Useful data will quantify information that tells us something useful about what it purports to measure. In the case of the University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Survey , it should provide accurate information… ## [Just Updated: Easy One Bowl Brownies](https://greedyeatsrecipes.substack.com/p/just-updated-easy-one-bowl-brownies) _2026-07-22 · Neha · Greedy Eats_ Fudgy, Chewy and Decadent! 🤎🤎🤎 ## [Historic Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Geographic Region](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/07/historic-carbon-dioxide-emissions-by.html) _2026-07-22 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ The Global Carbon Budget offers a wealth of data on carbon dioxide emissions. That includes estimates of how CO each nation has emitted into the Earth's atmosphere in each year since 1850. The latest edition of the report covers emissions from that year through 2024. But that's not the whole story for atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions. When carbon dioxide is emitted into the air, it enters into… ## [Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Accumulation Falls to COVID Era Lows](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/07/atmospheric-carbon-dioxide-accumulation.html) _2026-07-21 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ The rate at which carbon dioxide emissions accumulate in the Earth's air fell in June 2026. This measure of human economic activity is now at levels last seen near the bottom of the coronavirus pandemic. Because China is the world's leading producer of carbon dioxide emissions by a wide margin, the changing concentration of CO in the atmosphere is really telling us quite a bit about the relative… ## [S&P 500 Retreats as AI Speculation Deflates with Arrival of Lower Cost Competition](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/07/s-500-retreats-as-ai-speculation.html) _2026-07-20 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ The S&P 500 (Index: SPX ) retreated 1.5% from its previous week's close to end the week at 7,457.69 . Much of the market's downward movement came in response to a growing awareness among investors of the high cost of utilizing the most advanced AI systems over the last several weeks. The shift in sentiment has largely capped the upward movement of these stocks despite many having just reported… ## [The Proof Is in the Code](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-proof-is-in-code.html) _2026-07-17 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ In the last decade, proof assistants have revolutionized how mathematicians establish whether a mathematical theory is valid. One in particular, called Lean , has risen to the forefront of the field. Its productivity-enhancing capabilities are behind several notable proofs that have been demonstrated in recent years. What's more, its integration with Artificial Intelligence technologies is… ## [One Bowl Peaches and Cream Cake](https://virginiawillis.substack.com/p/one-bowl-peaches-and-cream-cake) _2026-07-16 · Good and Good for You™ · Good and Good for You™ with Chef Virginia Willis_ Sweet, tree-ripe peaches are combined with rich and creamy yogurt in this easy One Bowl Peaches and Cream Cake. ## [A Bottom Is In for U.S.-China Trade](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/07/a-bottom-is-in-for-us-china-trade.html) _2026-07-16 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ A bottom is now in for trade between the U.S. and China. It might even be \*the\* bottom for the global tariff war that began in April 2025 but only time will confirm that for sure. What we do know for sure is that May 2026 saw the first increase in the rolling twelve month average of the value of goods exchanged between the U.S. and China for the first time since January 2025. There are also… ## [Smash Burger Tacos](https://onmykidsplate.com/smash-burger-tacos/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }}) _2026-07-15 · Kristy Richardson · On My Kids Plate_ Smash burgers meet taco night, and my family has been requesting these smash burger tacos ever since. Crispy seasoned beef, melty cheese, and a tangy burger sauce all folded into a warm tortilla, these tacos are seriously good. Listen, I took my first bite and just knew we were going to be making these on...