Derrick

*twitch* - Derrick

it's just because the blood amount reaches that your eye is very low. you are gonna be blind soon, go see a doctor. (and stop asking health questions on internet.) - Bahriye

"Like the best pay-cable shows, Mad Men is a showcase for its sparkling ensemble, which means that some of the best scenes happen during meetings and at parties. But by now, we all have our favorites (more Sal, more Joan, more Peggy!), and for this viewer, the isolated Betty Draper made for a maddening third-season emphasis, less mysterious than simply blank. Huge things happened to her...but whether it was Weiner’s instructions or something stuck within Jones’s performance, Betty stayed dead at the roots, a petulant Hitchcock Barbie even at her most exposed." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

Weiner has said that he feels he's been "training" his audience. Very small details, on the face of it, take on large, metaphorical meaning when "de-coded". I've watched an episode and gotten nothing from it... then it brews for a while, and I get a stream of insights and "ahh!" clicks and such. I think it's a deft, almost subterranean show. - T. Brent, technopeasant

"Frustrated at California's woes, voters are sharply pessimistic about whether the next governor will be able to move the state in the right direction, and most believe California is in the midst of a long-term decline, a new Los Angeles Times/USC poll shows. Against that grim backdrop, next year's political contests loom as potentially volatile, but Democrats start out holding the upper hand, the poll found. President Obama retains his popularity in a state that gave him a landslide victory one year ago, with 60% approving of his tenure as president. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican struggling in the last year of his term, won the support of only a third of voters." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

Dario - I'm all over the map on this, Minnesota schools get most of their money from Property Tax with some state ie income tax money might be a bit of lotto but mostly Property Tax which here in inner city is regressive as hell plus underfunds district with big needs. I'd like to see more income tax less property tax but I also realize that I want lots of services and it all costs... more... - WarLord

;) - T. Brent, technopeasant

Ilia: I want to watch The Wiz, but only the Michael Jackson parts. *sings part of this song* Then watch the Wizard of Oz, then Rocky Horror Picture Show. *sings Time Warp* Me: Ooh a documentary on the Coral Reef. - Anika

That's cool. My mom took us. - MiniMage, sheeple of FF

"Within the broad category of whisky/ey are many sub-categories, including bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Scotch, Irish, and Canadian style whiskies. The manufacture of each of these types of whisky/ey is guided and regulated by the government of the spirit's country of origin. As a result, Canadian whisky, for example, is a whole different animal from Scotch whisky, Irish whiskey, and American-style whiskeys such as Tennessee, bourbon, and straight rye." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

Laphroaig, or possibly Lagavulin. Any of the Isla single-malts. - Glen Campbell

wtf small world . what is this business about Brian? - Kyle Johnson

That is LOL worthy. - Derrick

We all hit the wall here around 5pm. 7pm is a short-lived second wind time. Then we power through to 8. Sad. - Anika

10:30pm. Running on fumes and pumpkin latte till 2am and then God takes over and gets me home. - Melanie Reed

No. - Akiva Moskovitz

*crys* - Derrick

Boomer Sooner! ...oh wait - Joe Pierce

"You can’t get more old-school than this recipe from Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock’s classic cookbook, “The Gift of Southern Cooking.” It starts with elbow macaroni and extra-sharp cheddar cheese – simple enough – but what separates it from the rest is the custard. A spectacularly savory mixture including grated onion, sour cream, half-and-half, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, eggs and cayenne that you stir into the macaroni and cubed cheese." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

Tiffany, go see my feed for what this post made me do! Macaroni made with cut half and half AND an egg. Ima have to have seconds if I keep talking about it... - FFing Enigma (aka Tina)

land of misfit toys - VAL D.

Dam Derrick I was doing the dishes and singing the song from The Grinch that Stole Christmas............you planted that seed...........lol - VAL D.

#oohcheese - holly

I love the bay area, EJ. Just sayin' ;) MWM, I *finally* made them. I hope I enjoy them as much as you enjoyed yours, my friend. - Derrick

http://www.youtube.com/watch... Bee dah doo doo doo - Kyle Johnson

Giants :( - VAL D.

*makes out with Kyle* That was a staple of my childhood! Air Coryell, FTW! - Derrick

"A romantic tale of love interrupted, the story centers on an English professor (Colin Firth) who, after the sudden death of his partner, tries to go about his typical day, struggling to find any meaning to his life. A Single Man is both written and directed by American fashion designer Tom Ford, who is making his directorial debut with this film. David Scearce also help co-write the script, which is based on Christopher Isherwood 's novel of the same name. This first premiered at the Toronto Film Festival a few months ago. The Weinstein Company is finally bringing A Single Man to limited theaters starting on December 11th." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

interesting. Available now? - See-ming Lee 李思明 SML

Moving onto the Verrines du Japonais, it contained layers of hazelnut dacquoise, milk chocolate mousse, yuzu citrus crémeux, milk chocolate chantilly and dark chocolate glaze. It was a favorite of the employee who served us. I honestly have to say this verrine blew me out of the water. It’s rich and decadent without being dense and overwhelmingly chocolate-y even though pretty much everything I’m eating is chocolate based. There’s raspberry jam and yuzu-infused cake in the middle of the terrine that brightens up the entire flavor profile made it really interesting. The tartness of the raspberries shined through with the yuzu mingling in the background of the milk chocolate mousse with a touch of crumbly hazelnut dacquoise. - Derrick

I want. - tab thinks you're awesome

"This trailer has been out for a few days now, but I thought it was the perfect trailer to feature today, not only because no one is at work on a Sunday, but because it's a great indie trailer. The Killer Inside Me is the latest film from British filmmaker Michael Winterbottom about a West Texas deputy sheriff who is slowly unmasked as a psychotic killer. Casey Affleck stars as the sheriff and is joined by Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, Simon Baker, Elias Koteas, and Bill Pullman. I also need to warn everyone that this is a full-on 5 minute promo trailer which means it contains nudity, violence, sex, you name it. So don't watch it with the kids!" - Derrick from Bookmarklet

Oh, duh. I'm just now putting two and two together. I love adaptations. Always curious about whether they follow stuff to the letter, or rather utilize the basic theme, or idea as Kubrick often did. Good looking out, Harley. - Derrick

"This dish makes a satisfying main course for the vegetarians at your holiday table. For a quicker version, omit the sweet potato cakes altogether and simply spoon the mushroom ragout over roasted and mashed sweet potatoes." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

I'm on my way. - ha3rvey (doink doink) from fftogo

Never made this recipe before, Glen. Following this: http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/2007... - Derrick