Tim Phillips Show, 7/7/26

Forget hot dogs, chicken tenders and nachos, at the FIFA World Cup stadiums, the menus are not your average concessions. Instead they’re serving up outrageous, extravagant eats, with many inspired by host cities’ local food culture.

These are some of the wildest stadium foods soccer fans can chow down on at the World Cup

Miami: caviar-topped tots and a five-pound empanada - Hard Rock Stadium is going all out with $75 “Fancy AF Tots” that are deep fried hash brown patties topped with caviar, crème fraîche, and chives, as well as an enormous five-pound empanada.

Kansas City: 17-hour smoked short rib pastrami - The city’s signature BBQ is the star of this smoked pastrami sandwich made with a 15-day brine and 17-hour smoked bone-in short rib that’s deboned and served on a soccer ball pretzel bun with three-mustard barbecue sauce and crispy house-fried onions.

Los Angeles: Twinkie cheeseburger - There’s not actually a dessert Twinkie in this burger at SoFi Stadium, but it is topped with a Texas Twinkie, which is a bacon-wrapped jalapeño stuffed with brisket and cream cheese.

San Francisco: The Bayritto Dog - Blending the city’s signature Mission-style burritos with classic stadium fare, it’s a footlong hot dog pressed in a flour tortilla with beef birria, spicy refried beans, shredded cheese and all the sauces.

Boston: A massive lobster roll - The city is known for its enormous stuffed lobster rolls and this one is stuffed with heavy mayo, lemon, toasted celery seed, and fresh claw and knuckle meat.

New York/New Jersey: The elote lobster roll & Colombian hot dog - Their spin on the coastal classic is loaded with lobster meat, corn elote, fresh cilantro and Tajin on a toasted Martin’s bun. And the sweet and salty Colombian hot dog is stacked with charred pineapple salsa, ketchup, mayo and crispy potato sticks.

Atlanta: Oxtail egg rolls and Dirty Bird Wings - Inspired by the Southern city’s culinary culture, these egg rolls are filled with braised oxtail, sauteed peppers and onions, and jerk aioli, with a side of plantain chips.
Source: Delish

Two For Tuesday - JOHNNY B. GOODE    CHUCK BERRY    COLDPLAY/MICHAEL J. FOX #8 in 1955 R&R Hall of Fame

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVy8tz54_JA

Performed live at the MetLife Stadium on 17 July 2016

As we drag ourselves into work after the long holiday weekend, a new survey looks at what workers would want their modern-day dream job to include. It turns out, most of the things people associate with a dream job are pretty simple. Topping the list? Flexible hours.

According to the poll of 2-thousand employed adults, job security comes in second, followed by coworkers that they actually get along with.

When considering a new job, a third of workers say they want one that aligns with their values and 30% say having human connection in the workplace is a priority.
For a quarter of respondents, the opportunity to use hands-on, practical skills is one of the most appealing parts of a career.
Another 25% have been inspired to change careers after seeing someone else make the move on social media.
Nearly half (48%) say social media has made it easier to find new careers they didn’t even know existed.
Over a third (38%) believe it’s now more acceptable to change careers than it used to be and 51% say people should feel free to pursue any job they want regardless of gender.
But 32% admit there’s still work to be done to challenge stereotypes about “men’s” and “women’s” jobs.
Just over half (51%) of women polled say they’d consider a job with a lower salary if it came with a strong sense of purpose and 79% say they want a job where they’ll make a positive difference.
Top 10 Things People Want With Their Dream Job

Flexible working hours
Job security
Coworkers they get along with
A short commute
More retirement contributions
Health insurance
Bonuses/commission structure
Progression and career development opportunities
Opportunities to travel
Getting a paid day off on their birthday
Source: Talking Points

Tim's News You Can't Use 

Ever feel like summer flies by in a blur? The solution might be a simple "Monthly 10" list. Instead of creating a huge bucket list or setting ambitious goals, you make a list of 10 small things you'd like to do over the next month — anything from trying a new restaurant to finishing a book or taking a day trip. The idea is that new experiences help make life feel more memorable and can even make time seem to move a little slower. Unlike a traditional to-do list, a Monthly 10 is meant to be fun, flexible, and low-pressure. It's less about productivity and more about adding a little joy to your everyday routine. 
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Looking for a better way to unwind after work? Try creating a "golden hour" — a small block of time between work and bedtime dedicated to something that helps you recharge. Instead of doom scrolling or watching TV, take a walk, call a friend, read a few chapters of a good book, work on a puzzle while listening to a podcast, or simply relax outside with your favorite drink. Even 30 minutes of intentional downtime can make your evenings feel more refreshing and rewarding.
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The Daily Voice says Krispy Kreme is releasing a line of Girl Scout cookie donuts. Flavors include Thin Mints, Lemon-Ups, and Coconut Caramel
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People magazine says Pringles is coming out with three new hot dog bun flavors. They will be available starting tomorrow in Sour Cream & Onion, BBQ and Honey Mustard 
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SoraNews says Calbee Potato Chips Seaweed & Salt Flavored salad dressing is hitting stores on August 1st. It blends the taste of potato chips in a salad dressing. The dressing contains seaweed flavors, chili pepper, sesame oil and clam extract. 
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The NY Post says Levi’s is launching $20,000 Couture Jeans.  They have teamed with Paris, France designer Christelle Kocher. She is known for Chanel embroidery and her Koché label. The new collection has 11 pieces that mix denim with chiffon and beaded lace.
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NBC says Nike claims their new shoe, the Nike Mind, is designed to improve your focus and reduce stress. They say the shoe works by stimulating sensory nerves in the foot.  This helps reduce activity in the brain and prevents daydreaming and wandering minds. 
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The Daily Mail says Apple recently paused development of its camera-equipped AirPods because of privacy fears.  The cameras watch their surroundings and feed data to Apple's AI instead of capturing pictures and videos
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WXII says the Forsyth County, North Carolina police are going viral for adding a RoboCop to their force. The robot can run, walk, and even dance.  It can map crime scenes in 3D and help with negotiations. Robocop costs $75,000. 
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The NY Post says Beverly Hills will soon welcome its first "luxury gas station." Maggie's Refuel plans to pair standard convenience store food with fancy dishes and locally sourced baked goods. Food-tech entrepreneur Alex Canter says he wants to turn routine pit stops into five-star experiences. "We see an opportunity to create something that's very exciting, and something that people will want to go in and discover new treats and treat themselves. Hospitality is in my blood. I'm a big foodie."
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Scientists have constructed a synthetic cell that feeds, grows, and replicates out of non-living chemical components. The researchers from the University of Minnesota say their "SpudCell" can "grow, replicate its genome, divide, and undergo selection and competition across multiple generations." It's what they hope is the first step in creating synthetic organisms that can programmed to complete specific functions. The only catch with the cell is that to get it to replicate once every 12 hours, scientists have to feed it while keeping it at 86 degrees Fahrenheit. 
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Astronomers have discovered two Jupiter-sized planets — and you could easily lift either one of them. They're designated as TOI-791b and TOI-791c and they're among the largest low-density exoplanets found so far. They're located 1,110 light-years away and orbit a star in the southern constellation Volans. And those two planets don't weigh that much. University of Oxford astronomer George Dransfield says, "These two planets have densities comparable to a nice blob of shaving foam, fresh from the can."
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The Mary Sue says a Florida woman recently found herself locked inside a Planet Fitness. Victoria Marie posted a clip on TikTok that shows the gym quiet with the music off and a sign saying they would close early for July 4th.  She waited for a keyholder to unlock the door and get out.  Victoria was showering when she realized something was wrong.
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WMBB says the Holmes County, Florida police recently found a suspect hiding in an air conditioning vent.  Jeremy Lewis refused to comply with a traffic stop.  He led cops on a chase before being stopped with a pit maneuver. His passenger, Tavares Godwin, fled the scene because he had multiple warrants. A K9 led cops to a home where Godwin was found hiding in an air conditioning vent.
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Men's Journal says a 29 year-old Ellicott City, Maryland man, named Jalen Godard, recently broke into a Verizon Wireless store. His truck was  parked across the street with the engine running and keys inside. It was stolen by another thief. Two 911 calls came in about both crimes. Godard was charged with burglary, theft, and destruction of property