Category: News Pie!

Texas Strip Steak?

~ Pie President ~ Leave a comment

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stirred the pot this week with a social media post suggesting the iconic New York strip steak be renamed in honor of the Lone Star State. It’s a bold move with meat lovers everywhere picking sides.

Texas has a solid case. With its sprawling cattle ranches and a barbecue culture that’s practically a religion, the state knows beef. The New York strip (prized for its marbling and flavor) could easily fit under the Texas brand, where everything’s bigger, including the steaks. Patrick’s proposal feels like a patriotic flex, a chance to plant the Texas flag on a culinary classic.

But New York’s not giving up the title without a fight. The strip’s name hails from the 1800s, tied to Delmonico’s, a legendary NYC eatery that made it famous. For New Yorkers, it’s about heritage and not just a cut. Renaming it could spark a turf war juicier than the steak itself.

Is this a Lone Star triumph or a Big Apple tradition worth defending?

STORY IS HERE

Flying Cars!

~ Pie President ~ Leave a comment

Alef Aeronautics, a California based company has been making headlines in early 2025.

They’ve released footage of their flying car prototype, the Model Zero (an ultralight version of their planned Model A) demonstrating a vertical takeoff and hovering over an SUV in a real world urban environment.

This test marks a significant milestone, showcasing a vehicle that can both drive on roads and transition seamlessly into flight.

The company’s CEO, Jim Dukhovny, has compared this moment to the Wright Brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk, suggesting it could herald a new era of transportation.

STORY IS HERE

Battling Garbage!?

~ Pie President ~ Leave a comment

Picture this: a serene pond in Massachusetts, sunlight glinting off the water, surrounded by trees.

Next thing you know, a group of silver haired women in wetsuits and snorkels plunge in. They’re not there to swim laps or catch fish. Nope, they’re on a mission, diving down to haul up pounds of garbage from the murky depths.

Meet the Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG), a crew of women aged 64 to 85 who’ve turned pond cleaning into an art form, proving age is no barrier to grit, purpose and a little underwater adventure.

STORY IS HERE

Dirty Dishes?

~ Pie President ~ Leave a comment

You load up the dishwasher, press start, and expect sparkling clean dishes—only to pull out plates with stuck on food or glasses with mysterious smudges.

What gives? A dishwasher is supposed to make life easier, not leave you scrubbing by hand anyway.

If your dishes aren’t coming out clean, some of these culprits might be to blame.

STORY IS HERE

Let’s Get Petty!

~ Pie President ~ Leave a comment

People pleasing isn’t just exhausting; it’s a slow erosion of your spine.

You give up your boundaries, your time and your energy. You do all of this to mostly avoid the tiniest whiff of conflict or disapproval.

A petty act, though? It’s like a pressure valve.

It lets you release that pent up “yes man” energy without burning bridges or landing on a watchlist.

It’s petty enough to feel manageable but bold enough to remind you that you’re not here to live everyone else’s life.

Follow the link below for a deeper dive into the world of pettiness!

STORY IS HERE

Music History Monday!

~ Pie President ~ Leave a comment

The Year: 1986

Metallica release their third album, Master Of Puppets, featuring an anthemic title track that becomes their most played live song.

Bonus Slice +++

The Year: 1973

Elton John’s album “Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player” hits #1 in America, where it stays for two weeks.

Open For Business!

~ Pie President ~ Leave a comment

After a decade of construction and a multi-billion dollar investment, London’s Thames Tideway Tunnel (affectionately dubbed the “super sewer”) is finally fully operational as of early 2025.

This massive infrastructure project has already made waves by preventing 5.5 million tons of sewage from spilling into the River Thames, marking a historic step toward reviving the health of one of Britain’s most iconic waterways.

The super sewer intercepts sewage from 34 of London’s most polluting overflow points, places like Putney Embankment (home of the University Boat Race) and Blackfriars Bridge.

Instead of dumping waste into the river during storms, the tunnel captures it. From there, it’s channeled to treatment facilities like the one at Beckton where it’s processed instead of poisoning the Thames.

STORY IS HERE

Problem Solved?

~ Pie President ~ Leave a comment

Mathematics is often seen as a solitary pursuit. Many, many hours are spent hunched over equations and wrestling with abstract concepts that defy easy explanation.

But for one remarkable couple, it’s been a shared journey of passion, persistence and partnership.

After 20 years of dedication, Britta Späth and Marc Cabanes have finally solved a major problem in group theory, a cornerstone of modern mathematics.

Their story is not just one of intellectual triumph but also a testament to the power of collaboration of both science and in life.

STORY IS HERE

Music History Sunday!

~ Pie President ~ Leave a comment

The Year: 1988

U2 win their first Grammy Awards, taking Album of the Year and Best Performance by Rock Duo or Group with Vocal for The Joshua Tree.

Bonus Slice +++

The Year: 1962

Jon Bon Jovi is born John Francis Bongiovi in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. As a teenager, he gets a gig cleaning up the studio his cousin Tony owns, which he uses to record demos and form the band Bon Jovi.

8 Year Old Hero!

~ Pie President ~ Leave a comment

An 8 year old boy named Colton Koonooka-Kowchee heroically helped save his family from a house fire in White Mountain, a small village located in Western Alaska.

The fire broke out in the early morning of February 20th when his great grandmother, Roseann Titus, noticed flames coming from a bathroom in their multigenerational home.

As the fire spread into the hallway, blocking the main exit, Colton took decisive action. He jumped out of a window, dropping 10 feet into a snowdrift, and ran through deep snow to get help.

His quick thinking alerted a volunteer firefighter, Shane Bergamaschi, who assisted in the rescue efforts.

Colton’s actions ensured the safety of his family, including his great grandmother and mother, Venessa Marie Koonooka, preventing a potentially tragic outcome.

The family lost their home, but community support, including donations via Bering Air and a GoFundMe, has been rallying to help them recover.

Colton’s bravery has been widely praised, with many noting that his initiative likely saved lives and protected nearby homes from catching fire as well.

STORY IS HERE