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Welcome back to SOURCE NOTES! It’s been awhile since I’ve done one of these, and what better way to get back in the swing of things than with Brad Ricca, author of MRS. SHERLOCK HOLMES? (As well as some other great narrative history books but this is the one I wanted to talk to him about.) Let’s get right to it… Give me the thirty-second CliffsNotes Summary of MRS. SHERLOCK HOLMES.

Brahim Díaz, 24, is an emerging superstar at Real Madrid, but he was just 14 when Manchester City put together an illicit deal in 2013 to move him from Spain to England, contrary to FIFA rules designed to protect minors. City secretly arranged a six-figure pay-off for his development club, Malaga, via a third party agency, as Malaga and the child agreed to mutually terminate his formal registration at that club at the same time.

Americans consume a minimal amount of lamb compared to other countries in the world. This is a real shame because lamb is a nutrient-packed protein. Lamb is high in zinc, vitamin B12 and niacin; it is high in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids and is a protein powerhouse. These “healthy fats” can help reduce levels of "bad" cholesterol in your blood, lowering your risk for heart disease and stroke. It’s this fat that makes lamb so crave-worthy and stocked with flavor, full of a sweet gaminess that is much earthier than beef.

I recognize that not everyone is hosting a big Thanksgiving meal, or may not want to fuss with a big turkey for a smaller group. A few of you told me so in the conversation we had a few weeks ago about what kinds of recipes you wanted to see for the holiday season, Turkey Day included. Your feedback inspired me to come up with this delicious dish that is kind of like turkey and gravy all in one pot.

From time to time, we have requested our readers suggest something, someone, or someplace they would like us to write about.  Since most of you know we like to try different restaurants, we sometimes are asked to write about someone’s favorite hangout.  This is what happened recently and so we decided to give Kamila’s a try.  Although not technically in Linda Vista, we measured it to be about 3 miles from downtown Linda Vista and behind the Rite Aid Store on Balboa and Genesee in Clairemont.

I like a hearty bread for breakfast. Whole grain, long-fermented, sourdough, lots of dried fruit with seeds on the outside; you know what I’m describing. The powerBROT in my book is a good example. With 16 ingredients bringing texture, sweetness, health, and flavor, it’s a delicious brick: a perfect way to fuel the day (with additional butter and coffee). But there’s a problem. PowerBROT is a project. From setting the soaker and preparing the preferment on day one to the mixing, seeding, shaping, proofing, and baking on day two, it’s a bit of a thing.

Today’s post is a journey through some of my breakfast options over the last few weeks. I often eat the same thing over and over but I was feeling bored and decided to switch it up a bit. Each one of these breakfasts has over 30 grams of protein to start your day off on the right foot. Please share any of your go-to protein packed breakfast options in the comments below!

Happy Thursday! This issue of Animation Obsessive is about the art of animating — as revealed in a scene drawn by Art Babbitt for UPA. Babbitt was one of the 20th century’s most important animators. Before his time with UPA, he was a Disney ace. He animated on Snow White and Pinocchio, and developed Goofy into the character we know. Later, he worked on The Thief and the Cobbler. From a technical standpoint, he was almost unmatched.

Hey Everyone, I’m sort of always watching news about Snowflake and Databricks, since they will obviously evolve into important companies and especially for data workers and tech engineers of various kinds. Data analytics and AI software maker Databricks has raised a Series I round worth more than $500 million, earning a valuation of $43 billion. Series I, when are you going public already guys! Snowflake has a $53 Billion valuation on the public market.