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DO ANYBODY NO WHY MY EYE KEEP TWITCHING?
*twitch* - Derrick
I do not no. This shit is funny, though. - nakachi
Serenity now... insanity later - Mo Kargas
too much staring at screens? or not enough. - Vezquex: God of FF
Apple Twitcher ads gett'n to you? - Micah Wittman
Hit it! With a stick! - Eric @ CS Techcast from iPhone
MY EYE DOES THAT WHEN I WANT TO HURT PEOPLE BADLY. - ha3rvey (doink doink)
I have the problem after long days of staring at my screen. Most annoying thing in the world. Rest your eyes for like 15 minutes. Worked for me. - Joshua
Also, drink lots of water. - Helen Sventitsky
Something is stressing you out big time. - Victor Ganata
Sleep. - EricaJoy
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
Why 'Mad Men' Is Even More Addicting in Its Third Season - http://nymag.com/arts...
Why 'Mad Men' Is Even More Addicting in Its Third Season
"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
I'm behind an episode. I'll try and watch it before Sunday's finale. - Derrick
i couldnt get into it, sadly. beautifully shot, decently acted but it wasnt that interesting to me. i've spent years watching sci fi, fantasy and this and that. i've even loved shows like deadwood and rome. maybe mad men is too close to modern life? i dunno.. - Terry O'Fee
Mad Man is a weird show. I enjoy it, but don't always understand it. It's like a crazy, off-kilter parallel world. Very heavy on metaphor and akin to literature in some ways. It makes you think, that's for sure. - Derrick
It's the 60's. Been there. No need to live through them again. - m9m, Crone of FriendFeed
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
California's best years have passed, voters say - http://www.latimes.com/news...
"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
A state brought down by rabid anti-tax fanatics and prop 13 - WarLord
A state that votes to spend $19 Billion dollars on half of a non-functioning high-speed railway prototype and can't come up with $11 Billion for education. - Glen Campbell
I don't get why Prop. 13 gets all the blame. It's not like our politicians don't tax us in a trillion other ways to make up for it. And I don't know about you but my property tax seems large to me. - Stephen Mack
Actually I'm thinking of the 2/3 super majority to raise taxes - madness, a roadmap to gridlock and yes failing to fund education and infrastructure guarantees best days are in rear view mirror - WarLord
I think our prop system has caused us failure. From the high speed railway mentioned by Glen, to stem cell research. In theory, yes these are great causes, but requiring them to be funded over basic services is a disaster. And on the flip side we have prop 13. I agree with Stephen in that it gets too much blame. However this sets us up for the problem we have. We required the state to pay for things we are not willing to fund. - Dario Gomez
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
Derrick knocks on wood.
Michael Jackson - "You Can't Win" The Wiz - http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Michael Jackson - "You Can't Win" The Wiz
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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
*dead* - Derrick
I have to like this for my wife. She loves the Wiz and specifically this song. :-) - Got Love For DB™?
I need to buy this movie. - Baroness Von Cut-A-Bitch
I just added it to my Netflix. I don't know if I've ever seen it from beginning to end. Non-weavable Diana Ross and all. - Derrick
You've never seen The Wiz from beginning to end? O_o - nakachi
I was scared of the Wicked Witch, 'kachi! And the flying monkeys! :( - Derrick
Mabel King killed it\ in this movie. Her Wicked Witch was a highlight! - Anika
The first and only show I've ever seen on B'way was "The Wiz". I remember sadly little about it but I remember how good Mabel King was in that role. - Spidra Webster
Re: the b'way version, Stephanie Mills' version of Home is the business. - Derrick
Those are my favorite characters!! "Don't you bring me NO bad news!" I know that's right.... - nakachi
Stephanie Mills was 12 years old when she played that role. - nakachi
This movie has been floating near the top of my Netflix queue since Jackson died. I've seen The Wiz way more than I have The Wizard of Oz. - Akiva Moskovitz
I am sooooo old, I saw this in the movie theater. Yes, we had shoes when we walked uphill both ways in the snow, but we had to kill the deer, skin it, tan the hide, and sew the shoes, ourselves, using porcupine quills (fortunately, it was up to our menfolk to kill the mountain lions that provided our catgut). - MiniMage, sheeple of FF
Mage, when this movie came out, the entire school went on a field trip, opening day, to see it. It was considered 'historical'. - Anika
That's cool. My mom took us. - MiniMage, sheeple of FF
@misterjt In ebbs and flows, kinda sorta. Need to make some things happen though.
Fixin' to read some Oscar Wao before #madmen. Y'all be good now.
Whiskey vs. Whisky: What's the Difference? - http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitc...
Whiskey vs. Whisky: What's the Difference?
Whiskey vs. Whisky: What's the Difference?
"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
Bourbon is my whiskey of choice. But I pretty much like all types. - Jason Huebel from Android
However you spell it, its delicious! I am a whiskey girl! My favorites are Jameson 12 Year Old and Redbreast. I also like the 16 year old Bushmill's. Of course, I've been known to do a dance for Ten High, so you might not want to trust my opinion. - tab thinks you're awesome
I'm with Jason, I'm a bourbon guy. Specifically Jack Daniel's... I know it's not very high falutin' but it's like mother's milk to me... :/ - SAM from iPhone
I'm from Kentucky,l so I am a bourbon guy. Woodford Reserve is very good if I feel like splurging. Otherwise, I go with Jack Daniels. - Alan Simpson
I only drink Baileys Irish Cream so I would not know - VAL D.
Jack Daniel's or Maker's Mark. On the rocks. - m9m, Crone of FriendFeed
Agreed, on the rocks. *licks lips*. This could be a dangerous Sunday morning breakfast. - SAM from iPhone
I tend to jump between Maker's Mark and Woodford Reserve. I mostly just mix JD, which is rare since I'm not a mixed drink guy. I generally drink hard liquors neat or on the rocks. That said, I've quit drinking with any regularity. - Jason Huebel from Android
i am partial to jameson and maker's. blame mellemusic. i will also say that delta airlines wins IMO for serving woodford reserve bourbon in mini bottles ($7 in coach). i think they also serve bulleit. - tiffany
I don't drink much anymore either, but when I do I like bourbon/Tennessee on the rocks. I really like the flavor of JDaniels. No need to disguise the taste or mix it with sweet gunk. The mixins will do you in. - m9m, Crone of FriendFeed
my friend from England gave me a long explanation about this... - Anna Lynn M.
Whiskey or mixing? Mixing is bad, in general. You get hopped up on sugar, dehydrated by the alcohol and crash harder than you would have if you had just had the alcohol by itself. - Jason Huebel
Bourbon is my country's official spirit. I just happen to like it a lot, too. Preferably single barrel or small batch, with Woodford Reserve topping my list. - Julian
Single malt is delicious. Long live the Glens. - Red Label
I like it all, I keep Bourbon, Canadian, Irish, and 2 kinds of scotch. - Eric @ CS Techcast from iPhone
Laphroaig, or possibly Lagavulin. Any of the Isla single-malts. - Glen Campbell
@jbrotherlove But where do you stand on Brian Westbrook? #oohbrian
wtf small world . what is this business about Brian? - Kyle Johnson
haha. nevermind, different Brian Westbrook. http://tech.brianwestbrook.com/ (I don't watch those sport things.. I had no idea) - Kyle Johnson
That is LOL worthy. - Derrick
Sandra Lee's Culinary School Memoir #worldsthinnestbooks
Dang, Brian Westbrook. You gotta nice looking grill. #oohgirl
Wow, it's not even 7pm yet. #sleepy
We all hit the wall here around 5pm. 7pm is a short-lived second wind time. Then we power through to 8. Sad. - Anika
where are you at? its ten here... lol - Marissa
idk, prbly the west coast . . . lol - Baroness Von Cut-A-Bitch
Marissa, I'm an old man who's already in the bed in the lovely city of Los Angeles! - Derrick
lol, thats okay, i was ready for bed at five today =P - Marissa
Hear hear. Son's birthday bash today, so I'm all worn out and licking my laser beam wounds. - Micah Wittman
i'm trying to write, but my head keeps bobbing. - T. Brent, technopeasant
I'm studying for the history exam i have on tuesday, and babysitting. but i cant pay enough attention, too tired - Marissa
I think after the game, I'll read til I pass out, which shouldn't take long. And get off my lawn too, thanks. - Derrick
I don't think I've been in a state of "not sleepy" for like, 9.5 months now. Blame Audrey. - Rochelle
Can I blame Audrey, too? (who's Audrey?) - T. Brent, technopeasant
T. Brent, my babby. - Rochelle
Well, she needs to get her priorities straight! lol ;) - T. Brent, technopeasant
Her priorities include keeping me up at all hours of the night (and day)! - Rochelle
10:30pm. Running on fumes and pumpkin latte till 2am and then God takes over and gets me home. - Melanie Reed
GO YOU EAGLES!
*crys* - Derrick
Boomer Sooner! ...oh wait - Joe Pierce
Macaroni and Cheese. Definitely a vegetable. - http://www.ezrapoundcake.com/archive...
Macaroni and Cheese. Definitely a vegetable.
"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
Yesterday's pic of the mac and cheese I ate illicited bitchlips, so I'd thought I'd post a more "proper" recipe/pic. If you have any interest in Southern cooking, do yourself a favor and check out anything by the late Edna Lewis, and her protege, Scott Peacock. - Derrick
THAT is a proper looking mac'n'cheese Derrick. I WANT IT NAO!!! And in related news, I think you've thrown a craving on me. Mac'n'cheese goes with chicken and dumplings, right? SAY YES. - FFing Enigma (aka Tina)
Like you have to ask, Tina. NOM TO THE NOM NOM. - Derrick
SQUEE!!! Ima make a macaroni pie in the toaster oven. Livin' on the edge I tell you!!! - FFing Enigma (aka Tina)
Last week I made mac & cheese with sauteed spinach and garlic and used a cheese with garlic in it. Mmm. - Baroness Von Cut-A-Bitch
lololol - VAL D.
Tina - it goes with practically everything! - Katy S
NOM! - Alex Scoble
Katy, it DEFINITELY went well with chicken and dumplings. Too well, perhaps: I ate till I could barely move! - FFing Enigma (aka Tina)
THIS RIGHT HERE IS MAC AND CHEESE. that other sh*t is macaroni in cheese sauce. at the very least, you should use milk, half and half or cream and eggs along with cheese and macaroni. - tiffany
i like to use evaporated milk and eggs. that other mess looked like it was some kinda velveeta nonsense - Baroness Von Cut-A-Bitch
Bu...but, it...it was good. :( - Derrick
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)
RT @tiffanybbrown dear @baratunde u need 2 have us over 4 dinner or stop tweeting about ur meals. just sayin', luv ur twitter fam // Cosign!
I can't lie; I'm all kinds of excited for the holiday Rankin-Bass stop motion specials. Rudolph? Snow Miser? Heat Miser? Yep.
land of misfit toys - VAL D.
Even though we're Jewish, those specials are one of my favorite things of the year. I was just calling Audrey Burgermeister Meisterburger, except I was saying "Booger" instead of "Burger" because she has a snotty nose today. :P - Rochelle
LOL, Rochelle! - Laura B coughin'
I adore heatmiser. whatever i touch!! starts to melt in my clutch!!! I'm too much!!! - Baroness Von Cut-A-Bitch
I am also waiting on A Christmas Story my fav - VAL D.
Such good memories. Also, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, although I love the stop motion stuff a bit more. - Derrick
Is anyone else amused *and* disgusted by the appropriation of the Rankin-Bass style for commercials (like the Alltel ones)? - Michael R. Bernstein
I hear ya Michael - VAL D.
Still, as far as 'cashing in on icons from my childhood' go, it can't beat Kermit the Frog pimping cars. Blech. - Michael R. Bernstein
Dam Derrick I was doing the dishes and singing the song from The Grinch that Stole Christmas............you planted that seed...........lol - VAL D.
@akiva I WILL TOTALLY HUG YOU, SIR. I WILL.
@may_gun I was just gonna say that mine is missing the ubiquitous "you" so common in the musings of @akiva and his take on sports.
@may_gun Ha! Sometimes I boy out, hon. :)
@akiva Hush, child. It's all good.
MsInformation: I'm writing a scathing letter because sometimes it has to be done. Make me a drink and give me some room. Mama has work to do.
Cheese Enchiladas
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My first time making these Tex-Mex style cheese enchiladas and onions with a chili gravy (from scratch!) but it couldn't have been easier. Can't wait to dig in. - Derrick
Yummy! - Anne Bouey
Oh damn, they are NOM. - Derrick
Come to San Jose and cook me dinner? Purty please? - EricaJoy
Yes :) - Michael W. May
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
GO CHARGERS!
Giants :( - VAL D.
*makes out with Kyle* That was a staple of my childhood! Air Coryell, FTW! - Derrick
@badassdadblog In these parts we call too much, dos muchos. #dosmuchos
Must Watch: Gorgeous Trailer for Tom Ford's A Single Man - http://www.firstshowing.net/2009...
Must Watch: Gorgeous Trailer for Tom Ford's A Single Man
"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
The designer? I had no idea. - Christopher Harley
Damn, Tom Ford has led a charmed life. - Christopher Harley
interesting. Available now? - See-ming Lee 李思明 SML
@TheJK Wow, dude. F'serious. I love the tags at the end of the article: #racism #homophobia #misogyny #puppets *dead*
François Chocolate Bar - http://thewanderingeater.com/2009...
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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
oooh, yes please! - Melissa
Need! - Fossil Huntress
Indie Trailer Sunday: Michael Winterbottom's The Killer Inside Me - http://www.firstshowing.net/2009...
Indie Trailer Sunday: Michael Winterbottom's The Killer Inside Me
"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
Sheriff Lou Ford (Casey Affleck) has a lot of problems. Woman problems. Law enforcement problems. An ever-growing pile of murder victims in his West Texas jurisdiction. And that he's a sadist, a psychopath, a killer. Suspicion soon begins to fall on Lou, and it's only a matter of time before he runs out of alibis. - Derrick
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
Creamy mushroom ragout over sweet potato cakes - http://www.latimes.com/feature...
Creamy mushroom ragout over sweet potato cakes
"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
Stirring a roux for my chili gravy for my cheese enchiladas. #lecreuset
I'm on my way. - ha3rvey (doink doink) from fftogo
Chili gravy is done. - Derrick
You starst chili gravy with a roux? This intrigues me. - Glen Campbell
Never made this recipe before, Glen. Following this: http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/2007... - Derrick
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