On this day in 1976, the Concorde made its first commercial flight. Favored by the rich and famous for cutting trans-Atlantic flight times in half, the supersonic jet was a status symbol for British Airways and Air France until a tragic crash ended its career in 2000. – Jet Cannon
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There are days when strong medicine is called for. This is one of those days.
A Painkiller is a rum cocktail often associated with the British Virgin Islands, its place of origin. The Painkiller is a blend of rum with four parts pineapple juice, one part cream of coconut and one part orange juice, well shaken and served on the rocks with a generous amount of fresh grated nutmeg on top.
Here’s to better days.
Cary Grant, born Archie Leach, ran away from home at 13 and began his show biz career as a juggler, stilt walker, Coney Island barker, and vaudeville actor. Reports Brittannica, he would be celebrating a birthday today if he hadn’t passed away in 1986 at age 82. We will remember him as the charming, debonair film hero.
Photo: New York Times
We should stop reading about the high cost and poor results of healthcare in the US. It’s depressing. AARP says there’s a shortage of doctors so even finding one is becoming a challenge. Getting health insurance to cover the visit is another hassle. Deny, delay, deny some more until you go away. And outcomes are about the worst in the developed world.
Is there relief in site? No. Meanwhile, the health industry and pharmaceutical companies spend millions and millions on lobbying politicians (many of whom are provided with excellent health insurance – often for life). Lobbying might make a good career, though. Thousands of jobs!
One doctor told us he thought his job would be replaced by AI in seven years. We’d still need nurses and aides but the diagnosing and treatment recommendations would be much better handled by AI. And AI would remember everything about you and everything you shared in the doctor’s office. And, by the way, your surgeon is a robot. (That’s probably not a bad thing. Never hung over or in the middle of a divorce).
What does this have to do with “catching a mellow Buzz”? It’s no wonder we drink.
– Jet Cannon
We love Vine Pair for their fine coverage of wine, spirits and more. But here’s an article that rankles us traditionalists….. “From Crispy Chicken Skin to Potato Chips, Martini Garnishes Have Run Amok”. Read it here and weep. Admittedly, some of the creations were attempts to go viral and not serious. However, here’s our opinion deftly stated by a proper New York cocktail expert.
“The essence of the garnish is to serve as a complement to enhance the sensorial experience of any cocktail,” says David Orellana, beverage director at New York’s Grand Brasserie, who believes the recent Netflix reality show “Drink Masters” has inspired these garnishes to run amok — not a good thing in his book. “At Grand Brasserie we are bound to tradition when it comes to Martini garnishes,” he says.
Thank you. Save the creativity for everything-but-the-kitchen-sink Bloody Mary’s.
Photo: Maserati Mike
Vine Pair helps out with an article on how non-alcoholic beer, and there are some good ones, can lower cholesterol. We’re not a fan of mocktails but non-alcoholic IPA’s help make Dry January more tolerable. But there’s more!
“Non-alcoholic beer may be mostly water, but it also contains plenty of nutrients like amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds like polyphenols. Medical research has proven that polyphenols — which are found in hops — carry antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and can improve overall cardiovascular health.”
So drink up!
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The 1440 Daily Report covered an interesting study regarding Artificial Intelligence’s ability emulate sensory perception and perform pretty darn well!.
| “A machine learning program was able to meet or outperform professional tasters in identifying whiskey notes, according to a new study. The demonstration marks a milestone in sensory perception using artificial intelligence. Data analysts tested their program on 16 whiskey samples (seven American, nine Scotch) previously categorized by 11 human experts. The program—using statistical models and neural networks—identified molecules in each whiskey and used them to predict the sample’s top five flavor notes. Researchers compared these findings against the top five flavor notes aggregated from human experts’ descriptions. This type of analysis has historically been challenging; while some chemical mixtures—like vanillin—are directly associated with a specific aroma, others—like whiskey—can rely on over 40 compounds. Notably, the program found molecules like menthol and citronellol unique to the American whiskeys and associated with “caramel-like” notes. Methyl decanoate and heptanoic acid, unique to Scotch whiskeys, were more likely to be associated with apple-like or solvent-like notes.” So is even better whiskey in our future? Will computers become alcoholics? – Jet Cannon |
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Look what happens when one invokes Artificial Intelligence to discover ways Buzzed Boomers can feel better without drugs or alcohol:
Endorphins are neurotransmitters that can help seniors manage stress and pain, and improve their mood and sleep:
Other ways to increase endorphins include:
This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. Generative AI is experimental and could end up taking over the entire world and beyond!
When your team scores a touchdown… Shot of tequila! And when the team misses that last second field goal to tie the game… Shot of something else. Spoon University suggests several beverages to soften the loss. Chamomile tea if no suitable tranquilizer is available. A Starbucks Double Chocolate Moga because why not? A Dark ‘n Stormy rum and ginger beer cocktail might feel right. Then there’s always lukewarm leftover beer. Until next week…. Cheers!
BuzzFeed shared some Boomer phrases that we are apparently known to employ. Here are a few that we need to renew if we’ve stopped using them. They’re what make us Buzzed Boomers uniquely us.
“So, what’s the damage” when you get the check at a restaurant.
“I’m videoing this.”
Saying “Lemme ask you something” before asking a question.
The phrase “That’s the million dollar question.”
Saying “pot” instead of “weed.”
The phrase “I guess you hated it” when someone finishes their meal.
Saying you’re going to “zap” something when you microwave it.
The word “widget.”
The phrase “Out the Wazoo,”
And lastly, calling a remote control a “clicker.”
We just read an article in National Geographic about alcohol having heightened and generally worse effects when flying than when on the ground. You’ve probably heard that before. We’ll sum up what they said about flying and drinking. Don’t overdue it.
We’ll try to remember that.
Here’s a headline from Time Magazine.
“Do Less. It’s Good For You. Unproductive moments can boost health and happiness.”
That’s enough blogging for today.
