Tuesday, September 27, 2022

CDC QUIETLY LIFTS UNIVERSAL MASK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has once again quietly changed its COVID-19 recommendations and no longer recommends universal masking in health care settings.

Without fanfare, the agency made sweeping changes to its infection prevention and control recommendations for health care workers on Friday, notably removing the masking recommendation except in areas with high COVID-19 transmission. Additionally, the CDC says vaccination status is no longer used to inform use of face masks, screening testing, or post-exposure recommendations. READ MORE AT https://www.theblaze.com/news/cdc-quietly-lifts-universal-mask-recommendations-for-health-care-providers?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

THESE NORTHERN WESTCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS RANK IN TOP 25 STATEWIDE

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These Northern Westchester Public Schools Rank In Top 25 Statewide, New Report Says

The Hudson Valley is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the best public schools in New York. Westchester County led the way among regional selections, with Scarsdale High School No. 1 in the Hudson Valley and No. 13 in the state. More at These Northern Westchester Public Schools Rank In Top 25 Statewide, New Report Says | Cortlandt Daily Voice

BY SPECIAL REQUEST---VINTAGE CROTON: THE TIGER RAG, OCTOBER 1964, CROTON-HARMON HIGH SCHOOL

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COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, select items from the October 1964 Issue of THE TIGER RAG. Click on the images below--with special thanks to a very motivated Everything Croton Elve for scanning!

And since A HARD DAY'S NIGHT is mentioned, you may also enjoy some outstanding Beatles memorabilia, previously featured at Croton's own SeriousToyz

BIZARRO WORLD, POLITICAL CORRECTNESS RUN AMOK

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VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY - BIZARRO WORLD - POLITICAL CORRECTNESS RUN AMOK---Remember Bizarro World in DC comics? This is a column by Megan McCain (I like her, I liked her father, etc) about the weird teacher in Ontario, Canada. Perhaps you've already heard about this, although not if your source of news is NPR or CNN...READ AND SEE MORE AT Tom Faranda's Folly: Bizarro world - political correctness run amok (typepad.com)

1953 CROTON, VILLAGE AND STATE BATTLE OVER SIGN

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1953 CROTON,  VILLAGE AND STATE BATTLE OVER SIGN

ABOUT THOSE SUNDAY TRAFFIC JAMS....BLAME DEWEY

Click on the image from THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR.

EVERYTHING CROTON'S ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE #65: CRANBERRIES, PUMPKIN, ACORN SQUASH AND THE FALL TABLE

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Announcing ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE #65...continuing our series here at the blog for all you cooking enthusiasts out there---recipes, tips, local shopping, interesting links....we'll keep it light and joyful...click on the photos and links. This post is all about......tried and true recipes for cranberries, pumpkin, acorn squash and the colors of fall for your table! CLICK ON LINKS.

One of our absolute favorite sides---HENRIETTA'S CRANBERRY SALAD. This is amazing with any type of fowl---pork as well---and even pairs nicely with full-bodied broiled fish dishes. It's also great served as a spread for toasted pita triangles.

Add a tablespoon or two (or three) of a really good Madeira for a truly grown-up taste (but that is totally optional--it is wonderful as is). See the recipe at

https://familychristmasonline.com/recipies/salads/cranberry_salad/cranberry_salad.htm

AND...AMAZINGLY MOIST CRANBERRY BREAD---one of the best recipes ever from https://asideofsweet.com/amazingly-moist-cranberry-bread-recipe/

AND...FOR THE VEGANS....A VEGAN CRANBERRY BREAKFAST BREAD FROM HOLY COW https://holycowvegan.net/vegan-cranberry-breakfast-bread/

AND VEGAN CRANBERRY BREAKFAST SCONES, ALSO FROM HOLY COW https://holycowvegan.net/vegan-cranberry-sourdough-scones/

NEXT UP, our new favorite DESSERT---SHORTCUT PUMPKIN COFFEE CAKE from THE SEASONED MOM.

Love love love this one---it did NOT last long!

See this amazing recipe at https://www.theseasonedmom.com/easy-pumpkin-streusel-coffee-cake

Our second favorite dessert--PUMPKIN BARS---this recipe from Goya is perfect. Click here.  With or without the frosting.

Love Acorn Squash---and even better when it's done in fifteen minutes and still tastes fab! Great all by itself or paired with a roast chicken from APPLE FARM. Check out this recipe for EASY 15 MINUTE MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH from https://www.addsaltandserve.com/acorn-squash/

AND IF YOU ARE ALREADY THIKING ABOUT YOUR THANKSGVING TABLESCAPE 75 DIY Thanksgiving Centerpieces - Easy Thanksgiving Table Decor (countryliving.com)

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THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE #64---APPLE SEASON, ROSH HASHANAH DESSERT TABLE AND MORE here

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HOLY NAME OF MARY MONTESSORI SCHOOL---THAT TIME OF YEAR---ANNUAL PLANT & BAKE SALE

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