This Worries Me

7 Ways Trump Could Screw Los Angeles

3. Start a Trade War With China

Not only has Trump promised to raise tariffs on imports from China, he's hired U.C. Irvine professor Peter Navarro to head a newly created White House National Trade Council. Navarro is author of the subtly titled book, Death by China: Confronting the Dragon — a Global Call to Action.
California has more to lose from a trade war with China than any other state. As the L.A. Times recently reported , "About $143.6 billion in goods from China were shipped to the Golden State in 2015." And we sold about $14.3 billion in goods to China. According to the Times:

The high trade volume helps keep more than 30,000 workers employed at the Port of Los Angeles, where 6 of every 10 containers arrive from China. And the raw materials and finished products that pour in ensure California companies such as Apple and Intel remain among the most profitable brands in the world.

“California has more to lose because we are the gateway to the U.S.” for Asian exporters, said Sung Won Sohn, an economist at Cal State Channel Islands. “This is where the infrastructure, connections and merchants are.”

Complete list (LAWeekly.com)
 

They See Me Rollin' - Nissan Edition

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The Hype Machine Is Super Strong With This One

Mercedes-AMG's Bonkers Hypercar Will Be AWD And Codenamed 'Project One' 

Mercedes-AMG has revealed more details about its incoming hypercar at the Detroit Auto Show, including a name which may or may not make it through to the production stage 

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Some Tasks Use To Be So Much Simpler

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Does The MPG Matter To You At All?

It turns out that the 2017 Ford GT drinks a lot of gas

It qualifies for the gas guzzler tax and falls short of competitors.

The 2017 Ford GT will assuredly outdo its predecessor in terms of performance, in part due to packing at least 50 more horsepower, but it doesn't do any better at the fuel pump. The EPA rates the new GT at 14 mpg overall, with an 11 mpg rating for the city, and 18 mpg for the highway.
 
The new GT looks even thirstier when comparing it with its mid-engine rivals. The McLaren 570S, Ferrari 488 GTB, and Lamborghini Huracán, all top the American supercar in almost every fuel economy measure. All three manage to top 20 mpg on the highway, with the Lambo bringing up the rear with 21 mpg, and the McLaren coming out ahead with 23 mpg. The lead extends to city mileage, too, with the McLaren leading the charge again with 16 mpg, and the Lamborghini falling to the bottom with 14 mpg. And it's worth noting that two of these cars use turbocharged V8s, and one a naturally aspirated V10.

With that being said, no one that buys these cars truly cares about fuel economy. These cars are built to perform and look good doing it, not to sip gas.

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A Thought To Ponder

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Did Any Of Your Favorites Make The List?

Ten Best Cooking Shows of All-Time

4) Bitchin’ Kitchen

Air Date: 2010 – 2013

Hook: Though Nadia G. has tendencies toward annoyance, her knowledge of food and how to prepare it expertly more than off-sets her over-the-top quirkiness.

Why We Love It: Because it really doesn’t hurt that Nadia G. is incredibly easy on the eyes, if maybe just a little ‘over done’. If you can listen past her snarky and on-again-off-again accent, and look past her catty goofiness, Nadia G. really knows her way around the food and makes some pretty outstanding dishes. Looking around her kitchen is like peeking into a loony’s garage sale: teddy bears on the shelves, bizarre knick knacks all over the place… but aside from that, it’s as pristine as her plates.

7) East Meets West

Air Date: 1998-2003

Hook: Chef host Ming Tsai uses fresh, Oriental-inspired ingredients… and porcelain knives!

Why We Love It: Because there was, and is, a severe lack of Asian-inspired cooking shows on TV, and Ming absolutely filled that void. His knowledge of Oriental food and preparation led to beautiful dishes and impressive plates. Often, Ming would cook outdoors in locations such as Hawaii and Japan, and he always used his magnificent set of white porcelain knives. They were gorgeous.

8) Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

Air Date: 2006 – Present

Hook: A combination of hidden, out of the way, hole-in-the-wall eateries, and host Guy Fieri’s hair.

Why We Love It: Because Guy Fieri absolutely loves what he does and we can tell. His travels take him all over the US and ultimately lead him to just about every hidden gem you’d want to know about. Much of the time, viewers email Guy and request his appearance, and when he shows, it’s a big deal! He tries it all, whether he likes the food or not, and truly puts the ‘lost’ places on the map. Granted, Guy himself doesn’t do any of the cooking, but they do show the process of how each tried meal is made.

9) Iron Chef / Iron Chef America

Air Date: 1992-1999 / America – 2005 – Current

Hook: At it’s heart, it’s a culinary game show featuring endless ingredients that support the one main ingredient, with color commentary.

Why We Love It: Because even if it hadn’t originally been promoted as a ‘Game Show’, it would still be as exciting as a car race. Confining the cooking to one hour is genius, and really forces the chefs to organize both their menus and though processes in a real hurry. Luckily, the commentators keep the pace lively and more often than not, give us viewers a little bit of info into specific ingredients.

Complete list (Gunaxin)

Keys To Creating A Super Sandwich

Meat Monster: How To Make The Ultimate Italian Hero

Here are some tips for building what is truly an epic, epic sandwich.

• Get all your meats sliced thinly. Especially when it comes to the good stuff, if you get it too thick it’s really tough to bite through, and you’ll be yanking slices of meat out of your sandwich with your teeth as you try to rip into it.
• Get your provolone sliced thin, too, but slice your mozzarella a bit thicker. The provolone is there for its sharp flavor, and the mozzarella is there for the gooey melted cheesy texture it’s able to provide.
• Proper toasting is important. Keep your eye on your toasting process, ’cause it can go from almost done to charcoal really quickly.

Complete list (FoodRepublic.com)