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Ginger Makela Riker
Minnesota native. Currently a Denverite. My mind frequently wanders. I like observing details and finding stuff.
@mattgunn Uh oh. Sounds like we're about to get one of those depressing "Staff Update" emails.
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Joy
- RAPatton
from iPhone
:(
- JA Castillo
A Photo Credit Doesn’t Pay the Rent | Black Star Rising Photography Blog - http://rising.blackstar.com/a-photo...
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"In the belt-tightening world of editorial photography, many media outlets now offer a photo credit, rather than monetary compensation, for the use of your photo. “It will be great advertising for your work,” they tell you, “and getting published by us will help you professionally.”"
- Ginger Makela Riker
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"Ultimately, the best way to help yourself professionally is to do what professionals do — get paid for your work."
- Clare Dibble
I've done lots of free photography, and the only jobs it ever led to was from clients who wanted free photography.
- Gabe
I've had plenty of paid gigs that came through free work I'd done, but also found many people who value my work as long as it's free. One thing I'm finding is that charging for my work, even just a little bit or maybe through barter, is often the best way to ensure that people value my time and the product of my work. And that's just for baseline respect, let alone making a living.
- Seth
At the beginning of the year I allowed an editor to use a few shots to illustrate one article, only to find out six months later that he had been helping himself to my images without any further permission. He has avoided all attempts to accept responsibility and acted like an unprofessional idiot when I asked for the going rate according to NUJ freelance fees guide (http://media.gn.apc.org/feesgui...).
- Simon Curran
Really diggin' the PS3 + Netflix streaming combo. Lots of classic 80s films.
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And MST3K!
- Ginger Makela Riker
Mystery Science Theater!! :)
- Micah Wittman
I'm really tempted to get a PS3, perhaps after Xmas - maybe it will be on sale. :-)
- Kol Tregaskes
Winona Ryder - Interview Magazine - http://www.interviewmagazine.com/film...
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"There was a time when Winona Ryder changed everything. She was like the new prom queen—the one who millions of brainy, brunette girls who’d long since disavowed their interest in prom queens had secretly been waiting for. (Some guys, too.) It was Heathers (1988), a groundbreaking, unsentimental (and very smart and funny) film about a pair of high school outcasts (Ryder and Christian Slater) who wind up taking out a handful of the most popular kids at school, that first earned Ryder favored-actress status amongst those of the Generation Formerly Known as X."
- Ginger Makela Riker
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Gotta admit I have always had a thing for her.
- MVB (Curmudgeon of FF)
from iPod
She always ended up dating the celebrity guys I had crushes on, so I loved her and I hated her.
- Ginger Makela Riker
Apple Cider Martini
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2 oz spiced apple cider; 1 oz Navan Vanilla Liqueur; 1 oz vodka; big squeeze of lemon juice. Shake in ice. Strain.
- Ginger Makela Riker
oh, another good one to try. although having to buy vanilla liqueur might be a nix...
- edythe
For the vanilla liqueur you could always sub simple syrup (or honey), some vanilla extract and some vodka.
- Ginger Makela Riker
a ha. i was hoping there might exist a substitute. thank you, ginger.
- edythe
maybe you should become one of the New Cocktailians. :D
- edythe
I would love that edythe -- my dream is that my brother moves out to CO and we could start our own liquor company/martini bar.
- Ginger Makela Riker
maybe i should move out to colorado and do that with you. but... no, i couldn't work at a bar, I don't think. well, maybe. oh, and colorado is COLD.
- edythe
That sounds seriously yummy.
- Shannon
The Intimacies Project · 41st and 8th Ave. NYC From October 20th – 29th - http://www.theintimaciesproject.com/page...
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Jason is participating in our friend's (photographer Bill Hayward) interactive photography/dance project at the Port Authority building. Here are some photos from the event.
- Ginger Makela Riker
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The photos are © 2009 Jason Riker, Riker Productions
- RAPatton
Winona Ryder on the cover of BlackBook! - http://www.blackbookmag.com/article...
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Finally looking Joan Jettish and badass.
- Ginger Makela Riker
from Bookmarklet
I've always had a thing for her.
- MVB (Curmudgeon of FF)
from iPod
The mascot for shoplifters everywhere.
- nakachi
Celebrating Halloween Eve by making homemade beef stock. I feel like a cannibal. I've got bones simmering on my stovetop, ya'll. My house smells like a dog food factory.
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:(
- Derrick
Kinda makes me want to become a vegetarian, seriously. But it's so delicious!
- Ginger Makela Riker
One jerkface w/ 4WD that thinks he's invincible in the snow is more dangerous than 10 drunk drivers texting while eating Chipotle.
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a friend about got t-boned by such a driver today.
- Gus
sorry to hear that about your friend...those near-misses are terrifying
- Ginger Makela Riker
Under that pile of snow is my Halloween pumpkin, yet to be carved. Merry Christmas!
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what in the...
- Kamilah Gill
My bro is in SF around 4th and King -- does anyone have sushi or other light fare restaurant recommendations?
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He's already going to the Bourbon & Branch tonight...and he's a foodie like me. Well, actually a boozie. He's a professional whiskey taster. No kidding.
- Ginger Makela Riker
Got recs from a facebook friend: Sushi Groove and for trendier but less better sushi: Blowfish. Any others?
- Ginger Makela Riker
Gah, sorry, I don't know SF food well enough. Bourbon & Branch is awesome though!
- Rachel Lea Fox
Fringale is near there, right? (I've only been there once, and I dunno how light is 'light'...) Coco 500 is also nearby, but I've never been myself and therefore can't recommend it.
- Andrew C
Thanks Andrew!
- Ginger Makela Riker
umi in potrero hill (quick cab ride from 4th and King) has super fresh sushi at not too bad prices
- Adam Kazwell
Thanks Adam!
- Ginger Makela Riker
20x200 : Print Information : think-make-think - http://www.20x200.com/art...
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Apple is uniquely talented at making me feel inadequate about the technology I currently own.
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13 Ways to Wear a Scarf - http://ellegirl.elle.com/fashion...
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Includes tying instructions. I'm buying tons of scarves this season -- they're cheap and can liven up a plain sweater that you've had for ages.
- Ginger Makela Riker
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Mad Men: Where "Do you want a drink?" means the same thing as hello.
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and what would you like to drink? (not saying anything, just asking what your drink is?)
- chaz2b
Also, "can I get you something" or "I'll have something" means alcohol
- veo
Chaz, in Don's office you only drink Rye. In Rodger Sterling and Duck's office you drink Gin or Vodka. Thems the rules.
- veo
no, no, if you were in mad men, what would you be drinking? (amd i dont drink either but if forced, i'd have to go for the rye, :o)
- chaz2b
Vodka martini with lemon.
- Ginger Makela Riker
okay, i'd be hanging out in ginger makela riker's office ( #anythingvodka ) :)
- chaz2b
:-)
- Ginger Makela Riker
Lets all drink Desorono on the rocks.
- veo
never had it, is it the bee's knees?
- chaz2b
Heh, not really. It's ok. It's basically an almond liqueur...not unlike amaretto.
- veo
instantly sounds better than gin, ;)
- chaz2b
agreed. I detest gin.
- veo
We have triple-blade disposable razors whose handles are "Malibu" scented. WHY CAN'T I FIND A BLACK MESH WIRE DVD STORAGE BIN THAT FITS UNDER MY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. I THOUGHT THIS WAS AMERICA.
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Never mind. Found one: http://www.storables.com/cgi-bin... My belief in the power of America has been restored. Go team!
- Ginger Makela Riker
If you can't find a black mesh wire DVD storage bin that fits under your entertainment center, the terrorists have already won.
- John E. Bredehoft
Malibu scented. :)
- edythe
Because its impossible to find exactly what you want when you KNOW exactly what are looking for. (Have you never shopped for jeans? LOL)
- Shannon
The Updated White Russian aka Liquid Snow in a Glass: 2 oz. Navan Vanilla Liqueur with 1.5 oz. organic half-n-half. Shake with ice in martini shaker. Pour in chilled Martini glass.
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that sounds really good. especially when you call it Liquid Snow.
- edythe
What I miss most about the OFF (Old FriendFeed): The rapid pace of development. It was so much fun getting up in the morning at 6am MST and seeing what the guys (and Ana) had come up with overnight.
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I agree Ginger, that was nifty.
- Jason Wehmhoener
yes, i miss the OFF, too. :|
- edythe
The Private World of Ingmar Bergman - http://www.wmagazine.com/artdesi...
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"For 40 years, Ingmar Bergman lived, worked and found inspiration on the windswept Swedish island of Fårö. Here, for the first time, a view into his deeply personal realm."
- Ginger Makela Riker
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oohh! :)
- edythe
Gluten-free SCD Pumpkin Muffin Recipe - http://www.roboranch.com/blog...
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I made these pumpkin muffins this week, and they were DELICIOUS. I followed the recipe pretty closely, except I increased honey to 1/2 cup, increased blanched almond flour to 3 cups, made my own pumpkin puree, omitted the raisins, and sprinkled the chopped walnuts on top instead of mixing in the batter. Also decreased oven temp to 300 degrees and baked for about 40 minutes.
- Ginger Makela Riker
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After working almost exclusively with Microsoft products the last 11 months, I take back every mean thing I've ever said about Google.
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Bingo.
- Ginger Makela Riker
sharepoint is pretty dreadful; it is one of those products like Lotus Notes that is foisted from on high and causes nothing but a loss of productivity
- RAPatton
It sounds like 11 months of pure torture. /me ducks ;)
- Tyson Key
I'd say schadenfreude if I didn't have to contend with Exchange myself.
- Kevin Fox
wait a minute, does exclusively mean IE too? :-O
- embee
I can't believe that people consider wikis and sharepoint to be competing products. I've suggested a wiki install at some places, and they install sharepoint instead. The "document sharing" is entirely backward, it's just a glorified shared network drive with a UI that avoids you from having to name things "Document 20090901 Final Backup 2 Andy FINAL Approved". Google docs is much more appropriate for sharing.
- Andy Bakun
Sharepoint? God no!
- Buyruk Alparslan
I have to use IE about 10% of the time. It's probably the least terrible of the products.
- Ginger Makela Riker
Makes me glad that I've been actively, vehemently, resisting Microsoft-ization from day 1 in my current office. With a vengeance :-)
- Pandu ● IT Optimizer
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What was wrong with Alfresco and MediaWiki? ;)
- Tyson Key
+1 for Alfresco
- Mayuresh Walke
Alfresco is great if you have something like: http://pepper.vodori.com on top of it.
- Grant Gochnauer
Wow Alfresco looks really cool. I'll have to look into it more closely.
- Ginger Makela Riker
Pepper looks super interesting too.
- Ginger Makela Riker
My investment strategy this quarter: stockpiling canned pumpkin and selling it at 5x shelf value. Sound good?
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If you're going ponzie with this... and I can get in on the first tier... count me in!
- SAM
First night of cooking class at Cook Street: Egg cookery, Blanching, Cold Emulsion sauces, Meringue, Stocks
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Omelette with fines herbs and Gruyere, shrimp poached in vegetable stock, blanched carrots and asparagus with hand-made Aioli. Delicious. Fun class -- Chef Brian and Chef John are good teachers.
- Ginger Makela Riker
but did you have fun ;)
- RAPatton
Definitely fun. Lively group of people -- class was packed. I guess Top Chef and the Julie/Julia movie has spurred more interest in learning to cook.
- Ginger Makela Riker
Any important tips you picked up that you'd care to share with us?
- RAPatton
When making omelettes, get the small non-stick pan hotter than you normally think the pan should be. Throw in some butter, and when the butter stops foaming and popping (but is not brown), dump in your beaten eggs (just 2-3 eggs and about a tablespoon of water). When you can see the egg at the edges start to turn opaque, use the tip of a spatula to gently pull those edges toward the...
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- Ginger Makela Riker
Sounds great; did you practice this morning?
- RAPatton
Not yet! But will shortly.
- Ginger Makela Riker
What/where is Cook Street? In a few years, maybe, when I have a little extra money, I'd like to take some cooking classes, too.
- Kamilah Gill
Cook Street is a culinary school in downtown Denver. They have a full-fledged culinary program, but I'm just taking a series of recreational classes for the home cook.
- Ginger Makela Riker
from email
yup. yup. yup.
- T. Brent, technopeasant
A cooking class to learn how to make omelette :)! Hum you learn that with your parents usually or at school :)
- Nicolas Dufour
I really should learn how to cook beyond making BACON, a few puddings, and heating things up.
- Roberto Bonini
from iPhone
nrdufour maybe in France you learn to make omelettes from your parents or school, but in the US, they teach you how to make Kraft macaroni and cheese :-)
- Ginger Makela Riker
Anyway, I'm glad you learn such recipe. Omelette is trickier than it seems. So Kudos for you :)
- Nicolas Dufour
I like omelettes. I looove frittatas.
- T. Brent, technopeasant
As part of the interview at some restaurants, the chef will sometimes tell you to make an omelette. It's a good test of basic cooking skills.
- Ha3rvey (Free hugs!)
LOOOOVVVVVED Adventureland. Felt like a sequel to Freaks & Geeks.
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I can see that, especially since the director wrote for F&G. I liked the lead actor and look forward to seeing him in Zombieland
- Haggis (Sean Loyless)
from Android
Zombieland looks fun by the previews can't wait to see it.
- Bryan Lee
Zombieland looks like a winner. And I just googled jesse eisenberg and he's going to play Mark Zuckerberg in the new facebook movie? Too funny. http://www.seattlepi.com/movies...
- Ginger Makela Riker
I put it in our que based on this review. ;)
- Clare Dibble
i loved it, too, ginger. really great. enjoyed the soundtrack, too.
- edythe
Redbox has this as well.
- Bryan Lee
If Jesse falls through for the Zuckerberg role, I'd vote for our fellow FF'er, James Ferguson: https://friendfeed.com/separat...
- LogEx
It was pretty good in a way very similar to freaks and geeks.
- Clare Dibble
Whit Stillman Speaks Eleven Years After His Last Film - http://www.villagevoice.com/2009-08...
The interview: http://www.villagevoice.com/2009-08...
- Ginger Makela Riker
I'm dreaming of a white Halloween.
Just like the ones you used to know?
- Dan Hsiao
you could go all in and get a Mrs Claus outfit now
- RAPatton
Great idea...Zombie Mrs Claus! Very Nightmare Before Christmas.
- Ginger Makela Riker
Yep Dan, just like the ones I used to know. I remember the great Halloween Blizzard of '91 in Minneapolis when we got almost 30 inches of snow: http://climate.umn.edu/doc...
- Ginger Makela Riker
Though I hated Reality Bites when it came out in '94, I can't help but watch when it's on TV, proving that eventually you'll feel nostalgic for even crap.
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otoh, it's nice to see Ben Stiller play such a jerk.
- edythe
i don't remember it being that bad, though it has been a long time...
- T. Brent, technopeasant
I loved that movie when it came out, and still love it. I have a huge thing for Winona though, plus it had one of the best soundtracks ever.
- Haggis (Sean Loyless)
Definitely one of the best soundtracks of the 90s.
- Anika
winona. yes. winona... i had such a crush on her. and weren't there pretty good jokes about the Gap?
- T. Brent, technopeasant
The Coen brothers: Just accept the mystery - http://www.latimes.com/enterta...
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"The Coen brothers' new movie, "A Serious Man," opens with a piece of advice from medieval French rabbi Rashi: "Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you.""
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