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Obama’s 2009 Stimulus Bill Enacted

Final Details of Obama’s 2009 Stimulus Bill The 1,071-page American Recovery and Reinvestment Act cleared the House Friday 246-183, without any Republican support, and received final passage in the Senate later that night on a 61-37 vote with three Republicans...

Monday Afternoon Rambling

The amount of information on the internet, and the various ways to use it, continues to amaze me, and its only getting better. I’ll explain. It started after I read this article about how how the Chicao Transit Authority is once again having budget problems. Tax...

Cowboy Essentials: The Steak

Steak Selection USDA PRIME, dry-aged steaks are available through good butchers and through high-end grocery stores. USDA Choice, the grade just below USDA Prime, is available at most fine grocery stores and can give you a more than acceptable steak. Look for steak...

Cowboy Basics: The Cast Iron Skillet

After his horse and his six-shooter the cast iron skillet is the Cowboy’s best friend. Cast iron is an ideal heat conductor, providing even and consistent heat. Inexpensive and yet able to withstand a life on the range, it is the old-fashioned cowboy way to cook...

Cowboy Cooked Filet Mignon

The single most important thing to learn about beef: different cuts call for different preparations. You may have come to this page searching for preparation directions specifically for filet mignon. If you’ve got the time, I really recommend exploring further...