July, 2021

Welcome to July!

The month of July was named by the Roman Senate in honor of Roman general, Julius Caesar, because it was his birthday month. On average it’s the warmest month in most of the Northern Hemisphere. So find a way to stay cool this month. 

July means something very important to me. It’s our beloved nation’s birthday month. I love America more than I can begin to describe. Even though I am not a crier, I always get “the lump” (you know that lump in your throat that happens when you are overcome with emotion) when I hear the National Anthem.
 
I am grateful for the men and women who serve in our armed forces to keep us safe. I am especially grateful to live in this great country in a time such as this recent COVID crisis. Let’s celebrate this great nation on July 4th and let’s also keep our eyes on ways we can keep making our nation a better, kinder, more inclusive nation. Happy Independence Day y’all! 

- Lisa
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Radio Spotlight with Lisa Lanier
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Lisa talks with Jared & Katie on 107.5 KZL about the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling overturning Bill Cosby’s conviction and leading to his immediate release from prison
Beach Umbrella Lawsuit

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Teens and adolescents do not have fully developed brains. The last part of young people’s brains to develop is the prefrontal cortex, or the rational part of a brain that responds to situations with good judgment and an awareness of long-term consequences. The prefrontal cortex will not fully develop until around age 25.

Rather, teens and adolescents process information with the amygdala, the emotional part of the brain. This has serious implications when it comes to young people’s analysis of risk versus reward, as well as their understanding of safety.

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It is evident when a driver is using their phone at a red light. Either we see a driver next to us with their head turned down toward their lap, or we see the car in front of us taking too long to move when the light turns green.

Although many people may seem to engage in this activity, that does not mean it's legal. Get informed on this common question so you can protect your rights.
Beef Tenderloin Recipe

Many people are intimidated to attempt to cook a whole beef tenderloin. But it is actually one of the easiest and most delicious crowd-pleasing items you cook.

Trimming: If your beef tenderloin is not already trimmed, you will want to remove the silverskin that runs down the length of the tenderloin. Run your knife gently underneath while pulling it up with your other hand. Trim off any other excess fat around the outside and remove “the chain” which is just a fatty strip along the outside as well.

To Tie or Not to Tie: A beef tenderloin is a long cut of beef that comes to a point at one end. In order to get the beef to cook evenly you may want tie it up and make it as uniform in shape as possible by using butcher’s twine and tucking the small end underneath, to give it a uniform shape. I don’t tie my tenderloin because the small tip will be the more well done part for folks who prefer that temperature.

Season: Coat the outside with butter, salt, pepper and Herbs de Provence. If you cannot find Herbs de Provence, butter, salt and pepper will do nicely. Let sit at room temperature for an hour. This will help to cook the insides evenly.

Roast: Cook the beef tenderloin at 425 degrees F. until the desired internal temperature is reached. This will only take about 20 to 25 minutes. I like to place my tenderloin on a wire rack in a jelly roll pan or you can skip the rack and use any oven safe dish.
Temperature: The worst thing you can do is overcook a magnificent cut of meat. Ideally you should cook it to a nice medium-rare or medium. The higher the internal temperature, the more tough the meat will become. Keep in mind that the internal temperature will continue to rise about 5 to 7 degrees after being removed from the oven.

Here is a temperature range to use as a guide:

RARE – 115°F – 120°F
MEDIUM RARE – 120°F – 125°F
MEDIUM – 130°F – 135°F

I like to serve my beef tenderloin with a little bowl of sour cream mixed with prepared horseradish. Add a little bit of vinegar, mayo, salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Totally Tasteless Lawyer Joke
What’s the difference between a vacuum cleaner and a lawyer on a motorcycle?

The vacuum cleaner has the dirt bag on the inside.
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