For all of the media odes to Kamala Harris and her “joy,” the Friday edition of PBS News Hour may have been the most effusive. New York Times columnist David Brooks declared “it’s just who she is,” host Geoff Bennett mused about “attacks on her joyful warrior approach,” and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart claimed “she is the culture.” Bennett began by reading from a recent Brooks column, “‘Right now, I'd say Kamala Harris is benefiting from the beginning of a cultural shift and is beginning to have the cultural winds at her back. Donald Trump is beginning to be slapped in the face by those winds.’ Tell me more.”     Brooks recalled his many travels, “And one thing I have noticed is people talking about negativity. They're just tired of the negativity of our public life.” The man who gushed over Barack Obama’s pants continued, “And so people eventually get tired of all the negativity. And I think that cultural pivot is happening right now, at a time when Kamala Harris — and she's — not because she's reading it, it's just who she — is cheerful and joyful and let's not be negative all the time, and let's have a good time as a country. And so I think she's benefiting from the cultural pivot. Is it enough to hand her the White House? No, but it helps.” Bennett then turned to Capehart and recalled, “Jonathan, that word joy, Kamala Harris, Vice President Harris, when she sat down with the three reporters from the National Association of Black Journalists today, one of them asked her about how she views attacks on her joyful warrior approach.” That reporter later admitted he used the session to help Harris against GOP attacks, which is obviously not what his job is, but Bennett continued regardless, “And she defended it. And she said, people will try to sometimes use your best asset against you. What do you make of that and this notion that she's benefiting from a cultural wave?” Capehart fawned, “It's not so much that she's riding — she's — like see this wave coming and she's riding. No, she is part of the culture. And that's why I think when she became the top of the ticket, everyone marveled at how quickly the light switch flipped. That can — and it happened so organically in a very dramatic fashion.” Is that because Democrats were happy to have Harris or a sugar high from getting rid of Joe Biden? Capehart insisted it was the former, “That, to me, says you can't manufacture that. And she was able to do that because she is the culture. She is part of the culture. She's part of what's driving this culture that I think you said will slap Donald Trump in the face. It's slapping him in the face now, which is why I think he's so discombobulated.” Capehart concluded by adding, “To your point about happy warrior, and David is right, this is the way the vice president has always been, which sort of reinforces what you're saying. It's not that she has met up with the culture. She, in her entire career, has been the happy warrior about helping people and leaving aside the negativity. It just happens to hit at the right person at the right time.” Speaking of negativity, earlier in the segment, Capehart went negative by repeating ProPublica's fake news about pro-life laws killing women in Georgia. Here is a transcript for the September 20 show: PBS News Hour 9/20/2024 7:35 PM ET GEOFF BENNETT: But you wrote: "Right now, I'd say Kamala Harris is benefiting from the beginning of a cultural shift and is beginning to have the cultural winds at her back. Donald Trump is beginning to be slapped in the face by those winds." Tell me more. DAVID BROOKS: That's such a good opening. You should do that every week. You know, I have been traveling a lot. I have been in 13 or 14 states in the last two weeks, some red, like Nebraska and Kansas, some blue, like Colorado and New York and California. And one thing I have noticed is people talking about negativity. They're just tired of the negativity of our public life. And there's this — periods where you go through periods of indignation, where people are really angry. But then they — you can only be angry for so long. And Donald Trump won because people were really “indignant.” But my sense is that they have had enough of it. In the 1960s, in the early 1970s, there were 4,000 bombings on American college campuses. It was — “days of rage,” it was called. By 1974, they're into EST and crystal and New Age stuff. And so people eventually get tired of all the negativity. And I think that cultural pivot is happening right now, at a time when Kamala Harris — and she's — not because she's reading it, it's just who she — is cheerful and joyful and let's not be negative all the time, and let's have a good time as a country. And so I think she's benefiting from the cultural pivot. Is it enough to hand her the White House? No, but it helps. BENNETT: Jonathan, that word joy, Kamala Harris, Vice President Harris, when she sat down with the three reporters from the National Association of Black Journalists today, one of them asked her about how she views attacks on her joyful warrior approach. And she defended it. And she said, people will try to sometimes use your best asset against you. What do you make of that and this notion that she's benefiting from a cultural wave? CAPEHART: I don't think she's benefiting from a cultural — yes, she is, and I read your column, David. It's not so much that she's riding — she's — like see this wave coming and she's riding. No, she is part of the culture. And that's why I think when she became the top of the ticket, everyone marveled at how quickly the light switch flipped. That can — and it happened so organically in a very dramatic fashion. That, to me, says you can't manufacture that. And she was able to do that because she is the culture. She is part of the culture. She's part of what's driving this culture that I think you said will slap Donald Trump in the face. It's slapping him in the face now, which is why I think he's so discombobulated. He doesn't know how to deal with her. I think it's why the polls are, the momentum is moving in her direction. And to your point about happy warrior, and David is right, this is the way the vice president has always been, which sort of reinforces what you're saying. It's not that she has met up with the culture. She, in her entire career, has been the happy warrior about helping people and leaving aside the negativity. It just happens to hit at the right person at the right time.

The rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas, has all the adrenaline-packed cowboy classics: bronc riding, team roping, barrel racing, and, of course, bull riding. Your ticket also gets you something you just can’t buy: an invigorating infusion of the American spirit. Then, the announcer did something refreshing — and far more uncommon than it should be in this one nation under God. He prayed. That’s what I took from my recent visit to the rodeo, as I watched the pull-yourself-up-by-the-bootstraps competitors from near and far embody the work ethic that built this great nation. It was a night worth remembering, and if you ever have the good fortune to go, I think you’ll agree. Country through and through Walking between the rows of two-story, Western-style buildings on East Exchange Avenue was like taking a step into American history. The red brick streets bustled with foot traffic on either side. Men wore cowboy hats, boots, and denim. Women wore feathers in their brims and paired colorful or bedazzled boots with flowing summer dresses. In front of the Cowtown Coliseum, a longhorn stood loosely tethered and drawing spectators. Turning your head either way down the picturesque street revealed an overlay of red, blue, and yellow neon signs for shops, bars, and Texas barbecue. You got the impression of being on a family-friendly version of Nashville’s famous Broadway. It felt country through and through, and it was exhilarating. Morgan Milan Enter Old Glory Ten minutes before showtime, Western-wearing locals and visitors started trickling through the doors of the coliseum to find their seats. My group settled into the strawberry red-painted wooden stadium seats in Section D, grinning ear to ear as a lanky teenager in an American flag suit took the center of the dirt ring to hype the crowd. He took a bow, and then the announcer seated at the back of the arena asked attendees to remove their hats as a rider on a horse named Old Glory carried an American flag into the ring. Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” played over the loudspeakers, and Old Glory built from a slow trot to a breathtakingly quick gallop. Our flag was held high, rippling in the air in response to the horse’s speed through the end of the pride-inspiring song. Because just one tribute to our great nation wouldn’t do, a female singer followed to belt “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Then, the announcer did something refreshing — and far more uncommon than it should be in this one nation under God. He prayed. He prayed for the cowboys and cowgirls participating in the rodeo. He prayed for the safety of the animals, and he prayed for the joy of those in attendance. He prayed, and it was the most American thing I’d heard in a very long time. I don’t know that anyone could go to a rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum and not be overcome with national pride and patriotism. The permission to openly love our country reminded me of everything freedom was supposed to mean, and I’m beyond grateful to the men and women in Fort Worth who are responsible for keeping the American spirit of my childhood alive in the midst of a world where most of us feel forced to watch it die. Morgan Milan True grit Luckily, the rodeo competitors showed up with the grit to back up the patriotic showboating. Cowboys rode angry broncs, sometimes flying from the horses’ backs onto the dirt or up into the metal railing around the arena. Cowgirls roped calves with pink lassos or charged their mounts at full speed around black barrels for the fastest time. All the while, attendees passed popcorn and sipped cold Coke and whiskeys, "oohing" and "ahhing" as contestants narrowly avoided a hoof to the head, knocked over barrels, or successfully roped their cows. Bachelorette parties flirted with groups of young men in the stands, and kids enthusiastically signed up to race each other through the arena to pull a tag from a running calf. The night buzzed with energy, and I was never far from the edge of my seat. I found myself thinking this is the America I want to raise kids in. Cowtown Coliseum’s rodeos are a testament to what it means to be a patriot, and I highly recommend making time for a visit if you find yourself in Fort Worth … or if you ever need to be reminded why you should be proud to be an American. Tickets to attend a rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum are available throughout the year and can be purchased online.

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Prehistoric hunter-gatherers deliberately targeted prime reindeer as part of a logistically organized seasonal subsistence strategy according to new archaeological evidence. People from the Late Gravettian era, more than 27,000 years ago, travelled many kilometers to hunting grounds in the foothills of Bohemia in what is now Chechia, armed with weapons and butchery equipment. There, they knew they would find reindeer in sufficient quantity to supply them with meat and valuable resources such as fat, bone and antler before the freezing winter conditions returned. The research, led by archaeologists from the University of Exeter with partners across Europe, reveals that the Gravettian hunters were not following migrating herds of reindeer over long distances, but targeting relatively sedentary populations during early autumn, an optimal time of year for hunting reindeer. The findings are published in the latest edition of the journal Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences. Read moreSection: NewsEvolution & Human OriginsHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later 

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This Pumpkin Bread is like pumpkin pie in the form of bread! It is so moist and has the most delicious brown sugar glaze to really take it over the top! THE MOST TENDER AND MOIST PUMPKIN BREAD Pumpkin bread is one of my favorite things to make with canned pumpkin. Just like pumpkin pie, when you smell this baking in your oven, it just makes you happy. This bread is so unbelievably moist. I know, I know, some people hate that word, but that’s just the best word to describe this bread- it’s not dry or stale at all! Hands down my favorite recipe for pumpkin bread! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Can I make this without the glaze? Now, you could make this without the glaze, but really, why would you want to? If you’re gonna go through the trouble of making some good, sweet bread from scratch you might as well go all the way.Instead of this glaze, you could use a cream cheese frosting. Can I make smaller pumpkin bread loaves instead? Yes, you can use this batter to make mini pumpkin breads as well. Just keep an eye on the timing as they tend to bake faster. What can I add to the loaf? I love this classic Pumpkin Bread loaf just the way it is, but sometimes it’s nice to change it up. Adding some chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips to the batter would be a nice change. Some readers also like adding chopped nuts and even raisins to the batter. Whatever floats your boat, give it a try. How to store leftover Pumpkin Bread? Leftover bread should be stored in an airtight container or keep the loaf wrapped in plastic for up to 3-4 days. But let’s be honest, mine never lasts that long because we can’t stop eating it! Can you freeze Pumpkin Bread? Yes! This is a great recipe to double and have a loaf now and freeze a loaf for later. Wrap your bread loaf in plastic wrap tightly and foil before freezing for up to 3 months. Thaw the loaf in the fridge overnight before reheating and enjoying. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST) all-purpose flour– my favorite brand to use is White Lily when making this loaf. I know this isn’t available for everyone so, of course, any flour brand should work. King Arthur is another good one to try. baking soda and baking powder – yep, we’re using both here. pumpkin pie spice light brown sugar pure pumpkin– make sure you grab the canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. There’s a big difference in texture and flavor. Sweet Potato can be substituted for pumpkin if needed. eggs vegetable oil water butter milk chopped pecans – these are optional if you don’t like nuts. HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN BREAD: Preheat oven to 325F degrees (350F if using a metal loaf pan.) Spray loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices. In a separate mixing bowl, mix together brown sugar, canned pumpkin, eggs, oil and water. Stir well to combine. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir just until blended together. Be careful not to overmix. Pour into a large loaf pan and bake for about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes. Oven times will vary so just be sure to check your bread after the first 50 minutes. Insert a toothpick to test if it is completely baked through. When bread is almost finished, start working on the glaze. In a small saucepan, whisk together butter, brown sugar and milk. Bring it up to a boil for about 1- 2 minutes. Stir constantly so it doesn’t burn. When your bread is finished (while still warm), start poking a bunch of holes in it using a fork, toothpick or skewer. This will allow some of the glaze to seep into the bread. Be sure to put a paper towel or dish towel underneath your loaf pan too because once you start pouring the glaze, it may go a little over the edge if you pour too quickly like I usually do. Start pouring the warm glaze over the warm bread. Try to pour slowly to allow that glaze to seep in the holes you poked. Press chopped pecans (if you’re using) into the top of the bread. Allow to cool before slicing. CRAVING MORE RECIPES? Pumpkin Pie Coffee Cake The Best Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin Bundt Cake Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake Starbuck’s Gingerbread Loaf Pumpkin Poke Cake Pumpkin Banana Bread Dollywood Cinnamon Bread Originally published: October 2011Updated photos & republished September 2024 Print Pumpkin Bread with Brown Sugar Glaze This Pumpkin Bread is like pumpkin pie in the form of bread! It is so moist and has the most delicious brown sugar glaze to really take it over the top! Course DessertCuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutesTotal Time 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes Servings 6 Calories 539kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook IngredientsFor the bread:1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 cup light brown sugar, packed1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)2 large eggs (room temperature)½ cup vegetable oil⅓ cup waterFor the glaze:1 Tablespoon butter¼ cup brown sugar3 Tablespoons milk¼ cup chopped pecans, (optional) InstructionsPreheat oven to 325F degrees (350F if using a metal loaf pan). Spray loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices. In a separate mixing bowl, mix together brown sugar, canned pumpkin, eggs, oil and water. Stir well to combine. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir just until blended together. Be careful not to overmix. Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes. Oven times will vary so just be sure to check your bread after the first 50 minutes. Insert a toothpick to test if it is completely baked through.When bread is almost finished, start working on the glaze. In a small saucepan, whisk together butter, brown sugar and milk. Bring it up to a boil for about 2 minutes. Whisk constantly so it doesn't burn.When the bread is finished (while still warm), start poking a bunch of holes in it using a fork. Be sure to put a paper towel underneath your loaf pan too because once you start pouring the glaze, it may go a little over the edge.Start slowly pouring the warm glaze over the warm bread and aim for the holes you poked. Press chopped pecans (if you’re using) into the top of the bread. Allow to cool before slicing. Video Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 653mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g

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