Epstein had bizarre painting of Bill Clinton in dress, heels in townhouse

New York Post, https://nypost.com/2019/08/14/epstein-had-bizarre-painting-of-bill-clinton-in-dress-heels-in-townhouse/

By Larry Celona and Chris Perez

August 14, 2019 | 6:28pm

"Parsing Bill," by Petrina Ryan-Kleid, by Petrina Ryan-Kleid

 It’s certainly a conversation starter.

Jeffrey Epstein had an oil painting of Bill Clinton in a blue dress — lounging on a chair in the Oval Office — hanging up in his Manhattan townhouse, according to law enforcement sources.

“It was hanging up there prominently — as soon as you walked in — in a room to the right,” a source told The Post. “Everybody who saw it laughed and smirked.”

But the bizarre home decor didn’t stop there.

Epstein, 66, also kept a mannequin hanging from the ceiling — dressed up in a wedding gown, the source said, noting how the doll was situated above a staircase.

A woman who visited Epstein’s $56 million home confirmed the existence of the Clinton painting to the Daily Mail, but didn’t mention the mannequin. She was able to snap a picture of the painting, which was posted online Wednesday.

In it, the former president can be seen lounging on a chair in the Oval Office — pointing toward the viewer — while wearing red heels and a blue dress similar to the one Monica Lewinsky famously donned during their White House hookup.

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A piece dubbed “Parsing Bill” was painted and sold by a New York-based artist named Petrina Ryan-Kleid. Saatchi Art, an online art gallery, describes it as an “oil on canvas” with dimensions of 40 W x 40 H x 2 in. The painting inside Epstein’s home appears to be the same size, and sources told The Post it was also done with oil.

Attempts to reach Ryan-Kleid were unsuccessful on Wednesday night. A relative, when reached by telephone, said he knew of the painting’s existence but was unaware of a connection to Epstein.

The Clinton camp did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

These 5 Cars Receive the Most Speeding Tickets

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Ever wonder if the type of car you drive is more likely to cause you to get a ticket? Well, Insurify.com has compiled data on the cars whose drivers were most likely to have a speeding ticket on their driving record.
 
The cars at the top of the list…well, let’s just say they shouldn’t surprise you. Young people tend to speed; driving enthusiasts tend to speed. Perhaps more importantly, law enforcement expects both subgroups to speed. The most frequent ticket-getters, then, tend to be affordable drivers’ cars — particularly those with a manual transmission.

The Five Most-Ticketed Vehicles:

1. Subaru WRX – 20% of Drivers Have Speeding Violations

2. Scion FR-S – 19% of Drivers Have Speeding Violations

3. Volkswagen GTI – 17% of Drivers Have Speeding Violations

4. Hyundai Genesis Coupe – 16% of Drivers Have Speeding Violations

5. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited – 15% of Drivers Have Speeding Violations

 

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August 11, 2019

By: Tyler Duffy

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Report: Jeffrey Epstein Autopsy Reveals Broken Neck Bones

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JOSHUA CAPLAN

15 Aug 2019581

4:08

The autopsy of deceased alleged child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein shows several broken bones in his neck, raising additional questions about the wealthy criminal’s death, according to a report.

The Washington Post reported late Wednesday that among Epstein’s broken bones was his hyoid, a horseshoe-shaped bone situated near the Adam’s apple in men. Forensic experts told the Post that hyoid breaks are plausible in hanging cases yet are more common in homicide victims who are strangled to death.

Law enforcement received a call Saturday at 6:39 a.m. that Epstein was in cardiac arrest in his Metropolitan Correctional Center cell and was later pronounced dead at New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital. According to the New York Post, Epstein was discovered with a bedsheet around his neck which was tied to his bunk bed. “The convicted pedophile, who was 6 feet tall, apparently killed himself by kneeling toward the floor and strangling himself with the makeshift noose,” the paper stated.

Epstein was placed on suicide watch last month after he was found on the floor of his cell with bruises on his neck, but he was later returned to the jail’s special housing unit for inmates needing close supervision. Under the jail’s protocol, Epstein would not have been given a bedsheet had he been on suicide watch, the Associated Press said.

New York City’s chief medical examiner Dr. Barbara Sampson said the autopsy on Epstein was performed on Sunday and stated she would release the determination upon “further information.” The Post further reports Sampson’s office has requested information regarding the condition of Epstein prior to his death, possible video surveillance footage of him in his cell, and the results of a toxicology test.

Epstein’s death angered federal and local officials, prompting the immediate launch of an investigation into the prison’s personnel and practices. Attorney General William Barr directed the Department of Justice’s inspector general to probe the matter. The FBI has also opened a full inquiry.

“I was appalled, and indeed, the whole department was, and frankly, angry to learn of the MCC’s failure to adequately secure this prisoner,” Barr said on Monday. “We are now learning of serious irregularities at this facility that are deeply concerning and demand a thorough investigation. The FBI and the Office of Inspector General are doing just that.”

“Let me assure you this case will continue on against anyone who was complicit with Epstein. Any co-conspirators should not rest easy. The victims deserve justice and they will get it,” the nation’s chief legal officer added.

The guards on Epstein’s unit the night of his apparent suicide were working overtime shifts to make up for staffing shortages, according to several report. One of the guards, who had a different job in the jail and did not regularly perform correctional officer duties, was working a fifth straight day of overtime and the other guard was working mandatory overtime. The prison’s warden, Lamine N’Diaye, and the two guards have been reassigned.

Epstein was facing charges of sex trafficking that stemmed from activities over a period of three years in the early 2000s. He served a 13-month prison sentence in Florida in 2008 after he was charged with similar offenses and was forced to register as a sex offender. His attorneys unsuccessfully lobbied for bail and house arrest on the new charges, but a federal New York judge declared him a flight risk and a danger to the community.
Federal prosecutors in New York are pursuing a parallel investigation into whether any of his associates will face charges for assisting him in what authorities say was his rampant sexual abuse of girls as young as 14.

Ghislaine Maxwell, believed to have been Epstein’s former girlfriend and personal assistant, is one of the financier’s alleged co-conspirators and may still face charges. Maxwell is accused of recruiting teenage girls for Epstein and his associates

Over a dozen FBI agents raided Epstein’s private island in the Caribbean on Monday in a sign that the investigation into the convicted pedophile is ongoing.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/15/report-jeffrey-epstein-autopsy-reveals-broken-neck-bones/

Sweet Potato Curry

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This one-dish wonder grants you immunity from even the most gluten-averse, meat-abstaining, fat-conscious houseguests. And the spicy vegetarian curry tastes as good as ever reheated.

By CLAIRE SAFFITZ, BON APPÉTIT , DECEMBER 2014 https://www.epicurious.com/...

YIELD 12 servings

INGREDIENTS
1 lemongrass stalk, tough outer layer removed, coarsely chopped
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, chopped
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt
1/4 cup red curry paste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (13.5-ounce) cans coconut milk
1 1/2 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1" pieces
3/4 pound small or young carrots, peeled, cut on a diagonal into 2" pieces
6 medium shallots, peeled keeping roots intact, quartered lengthwise
1 red Thai chile, thinly sliced (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Steamed jasmine rice (for serving)
Thinly sliced scallions, basil leaves, cilantro leaves with tender stems, and lime wedges (for serving)

PREPARATION
Pulse lemongrass, ginger, and garlic in a food processor until very finely chopped.

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add lemongrass mixture and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes; season with salt. Add curry and tomato pastes and cook, stirring, until darkened, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in coconut milk; season with salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until curry is rich and full of flavor, 20–25 minutes.

Add sweet potatoes and carrots, then pour in water to cover. Partially cover pot and cook until carrots are crisp-tender, 10–15 minutes. Add shallots and cook until potatoes are tender and shallots are soft, 15–20 minutes.

Add chile, if desired, and lime juice to curry and spoon over rice. Top with scallions, basil, and cilantro; serve with lime wedges.

Do Ahead
Curry can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2019/08/14/obese-patients-implanted-brain-chips-bid-prevent-overeating/

Obese patients to be implanted with brain chips in a bid to prevent overeating 

Scientists are planning to trial a brain implant that can zap people's brains to stop them from overeating CREDIT: SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY 

•  Natasha Bernal 

14 AUGUST 2019 • 6:53PM

Tiny brain chips are set to be implanted in overweight patients in a bid could curb the rise of obesity. 

A team of scientists from Stanford University are hoping to trial the brain stimulating chip on six humans for the first time this year after successful trials in mice.

The chips work by delivering a minor jolt to the part of the brain that sends signals when someone is about to gorge on food, and scientists hope could it could help people snap out of harmful eating habits. 

Last year, researchers proved that obese mice who had the implants ate 60pc less fatty foods. They hope the success can now be replicated in humans. 

Casey Halpern, the lead researcher in this project, told the Telegraph...

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Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe 

By Judy Kim, Feb 9, 2017 https://www.delish.com/cook...

Chicken Parm can be a drag to think about making: You gotta do a dredge and then dredge the thing. But it's not really so bad. Chicken Parm gets its perfect crispiness from a serious panko bread crumb coating. We like to think this one is the best.

Yields: 4, Prep Time: 10 mins, Total Time: 30 mins.

Ingredients
2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 large egg, beaten with 1 tbsp. water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 lb.boneless skinless chicken cutlets
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups marinara
1 cup shredded mozzarella
3 tbsp. chopped fresh basil

Directions
Preheat oven to 400º. Prepare breading station with 3 large mixing bowls: 1 bowl with panko, garlic powder, and Parmesan mixed with a fork; another with the egg mixture; and the third bowl with flour. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat each piece of chicken in flour and shake off excess. Dip chicken into egg mixture and then into bread crumb mixture; repeat steps for remaining chicken and set aside on a plate.

In a deep cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add 1" oil. When pan is hot but not smoking, add chicken. Cook about until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, warm marinara. Turn off heat and place chicken in sauce. Top with mozzarella and bake until cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Top with basil and serve immediately.

Hyundai Launches Car With A Roof-Based Solar Charging System

Hyundai Motor Company has launched its first ever car with a solar roof charging system. In an announcement Friday, the business said that the technology would be used on the latest version of its Sonata Hybrid and then introduced to other vehicles over the coming years.

The idea is for the solar roof to support the car’s electric power source, boost fuel efficiency and lower carbon dioxide emissions, Hyundai said. Silicon solar panels have been attached to the roof of the vehicle and can charge while the car is moving.

Hyundai added that 30% to 60% of the car’s battery could be charged using the solar technology. With six hours of charge per day, the vehicle could increase travel distances by 1,300 kilometers per year.

In a statement, Heui Won Yang, head of the Hyundai Motor Group’s Body Tech Unit, said that the technology allowed its customers to “actively tackle” issues related to emissions, adding that the business hoped to expand the technology to vehicles with traditional internal combustion engines.

The vehicle is being sold in South Korea and will also be released in the North American market, although there are currently no plans to make it available in Europe.

The idea of attaching solar panels to vehicles is not a new one, and neither is it restricted to land-based modes of transport.

In August 2018, an unmanned, solar-powered aircraft from the European aerospace giant Airbus completed a maiden flight lasting 25 days, 23 hours, and 57 minutes. In 2016, the Solar Impulse 2, a manned aircraft powered by the sun, managed to circumnavigate the globe without using fuel. The trip was completed in 17 separate legs.

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/05/hyundai-launches-car-with-a-roof-based-solar-charging-system.html