Yesterday was a little deep for what we like to describe internally, the Cover Band of newsletters.  We read, research, listen, and watch everything that makes up the day and bring those stories to you with brief commentary in what you could describe as the K-Tel Records of the day's news.  If you remember what K-Tel is, this newsletter is for you!

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A special report from ABCNews on the 2023 summer cocktails according to the bartenders who make them.  All the cocktails in this story look fantastic!  It starts with an espresso tonic described as a cold coffee non-alcoholic version of an espresso martini.  An extra shot of pep without the hangover sounds delicious.  Next, head over to Italy for a Limoncello spritz that looks and sounds delicious; the article isn't clear on how you make it; it sounds like you will need limoncello, lemons, and spritz?  Find the ingredients and start experimenting with your recipe.

At some point, we heard a rumor that tequila is a good anti-inflammatory.  A quick web search, and we found a handful of websites that confirmed a solid "maybe” to our search.  Add that to the ultimate summer cocktail, the margarita.  Variations on the summer cocktail queen are also a welcome addition to the menu.  We've reported on one of our favorite alternatives, the Mexican Martini and this article adds a couple more that look worthy of your next patio party. 

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The NYT Wirecutter has some helpful advice on how to get rid of your old electronics.  There are many ways to help save the planet; keeping some metals and electronic equipment out of landfills is easy.  If your old phone, computer, monitor, or other device is unrepairable, you can take most of them to a Best Buy, Office Max, or other office supply or electronics store to be recycled.  If you live far from a retail store, check out your local waste services, many of them will have a place you can take old electronics and drop them off.  Wirecutter has additional links and resources for all types of recycling options and even a few trade-in or sales options depending on the device and the condition that it is in.  Make saving the planet and cleaning out the basement all part of the same project!

Drum-Gun-For-Hire Josh Freese was recently introduced as the new drummer for the Foo Fighters. We were embarrassed that we didn't immediately recognize Mr. Freese. Turns out Josh has played with some of our favorite bands and on some of our favorite tracks. If someone was going to have to replace the legend of Taylor Hawkins on drums while playing behind the living legend Dave Grohl, Freese has the chops.:

Here is a link to a playlist on Spotify called Josh Freese drumming, What a resume!

Westerberg on words - Freese on drums.

Click on the Apple Music image to listen to the song on Apple Music or on the Spotify Image to listen to Spotify.

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Thank you for spending a few minutes with us. Here’s one for the road!

With A Shout newsletter is written by Johnny Christian with the support of a thousand idea bits and the help of many people.

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