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"That people are still reading, in large numbers and across all manner of formats, seems to be the least of our concerns. In January, the National Endowment for the Arts released a study that (despite considerable internal flaws) found so-called literary reading on the rise in the United States for the first time in more than a decade; although I dispute the study's methodology, I agree with its conclusions, which suggest that reading isn't going anywhere. According to the NEA, more than 112 million people are literary readers (that is, readers of "novels and short stories, plays, or poems"), a number that only increases when you include nonfiction, graphic novels, genre literature and e-books." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

NICE. I'm a hundred pages from finishing Oscar Wao, and am thinking about jumping into a play. Maybe "A Raisin in the Sun" or "Buried Child" both of which I loved when I was studying film. - Derrick

"In Mexico, Jewish communities combine Latin and Middle Eastern flavors at the Hanukkah table. Our menu brings heat and spice to the Festival of Lights." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

I know a married couple...he's a Jew from Long Island, and she's a Mormon from Mexico. During a Passover meal, her mom asked him to put jalapenos in the matzo balls in the soup. Priceless. - FF's Bubba of Arizona

"Go to the goddamn grocery and get steak. Yes, the grocery. A little ammonia is not going to kill you, you pussy. You want to be all fancy and grass-fed and environmentally conscious, go ahead, I don't give a shit, just get a fucking steak. Ribeye is good. And, yes, bone-in. Schmuck. Take the steak home. Get a bigass frying pan and put the shit on the stove, cranking the heat up as far as that fucker will go. Take a shitload of salt—rocksalt, you dumb motherfucker, none of that fine-grained crap here—and toss it around the bottom of the pan. When the pan is hot as all fuck—it should scorch the shit out of your finger if you're stupid enough to touch it—put the fucking steak on there. You can crack some pepper on the top of the steak as the bottom is searing, but don't even talk to me about garlic or onion powder or COMPOUND FUCKING BUTTER, asshole. This is steak, all you fucking need is salt and pepper. After a bit (3 minutes for pink, 5 for cooked good), flip that shit over and do... more... - Steven Perez from Bookmarklet

Shit like this is why I fucking love FriendFeed. - Denise Howell

"Baking and broiling the persimmons until they're soft and caramelized does take awhile, but otherwise the preparation is incredibly easy and very much worth the wait. We served the persimmons with some homemade apple chips. Serving them with ice cream or whipped cream would be lovely, too." - imabonehead from Bookmarklet

Wow and thanks. - Russellreno

Brilliant! - Gordon Herd

How could you go wrong with crispy fried tangy green tomatoes smothered in a tasty tomato sauce and drowned in melted cheese? - manielse (Mark Nielsen) from Bookmarklet

"Bok choy is a vegetable that has been cultivated for thousands of years in China and it's often known as Chinese cabbage. You'll find it in abundance in Chinese cuisine, and also in late season CSA boxes. It should have dark green leaves and white stalks. Unlike kale and collard greens, the thick stalks are juicy and good for eating. Make sure to wash the vegetable thoroughly before cooking; it is usually quite sandy and gritty." - imabonehead from Bookmarklet

suggestion: #6 - kimchi. Also, about #5 - I don't think I've ever had bok choy raw before. - Andrew C

"THE HEAVENS—In what is being described by advance marketing materials as "the first divine creation in more than 6,000 years," God Almighty, Our Lord Most High, introduced a brand-new species of bird into existence Monday." - Eivind from Bookmarklet

"Sons of Adam and Daughters of Eve, prepare thine eyes for the most exciting line of avian wildlife in millennia," God announced as He released an estimated 14 million first-run models into the important bird markets of North America, Australia, and Eurasia. "This new bird has it all: slicker wings, a more streamlined beak, better-than-ever capacity for beautiful song. Plus, all of the grace and majesty you've come to expect from the Eternal Creator of Life Itself." - Eivind

Today’s idea: The recession and rapid advance of technology are fostering a “good enough” revolution in consumer behavior: “We now favor flexibility over high fidelity, convenience over features, quick and dirty over slow and polished.”" - dave from Bookmarklet

"Neil Patrick Harris used to be an underage doctor on TV. Now he’s another Hollywood first: an out gay actor who can host award shows, play a womanizer, walk the red carpet with his boyfriend, and then get cast in movies as a straight dad. Neat trick." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

...he's an actor, so, theoretically, he should be able to portray a range of personas... and he is, apparently. good for him. - .LAG liked that

And he won an Emmy for Dr Horrible and he's hosting the main event on Sunday - the guy's a star! - WorldofHiglet

"Brussels sprouts haters and lovers alike: we have got a recipe for you both. Here's a treat of a recipe to kick off fall flavors — an easy, quick party hors d'oeuvre, a finger food featuring everyone's favorite little cabbage: the Brussels sprout." -- I'm having Brussels sprouts for dinner but they don't look like this. - Jason Toney from Bookmarklet

You lost me at "Brussel" - MiniMage - HLtW

"Sunny-side-up eggs with flowing yolks and house-made Lebanese beef sausage top the khachapuri at Zaatar Factory in Burbank. Made to order and served warm from the bakery's oven, the boat-shaped flatbread with high-fluted edges has the look of a chalupa. Your topping choices can vary: cheese or sautéed potatoes instead of sausage, or any combination of these. However you order it, khachapuri ranks up there with eggs Benedict or a smoked salmon omelet as a luxurious morning meal (although this 8-month-old bake shop serves it any time of the day). The tiny shop's repertoire, a mixture of flour, yeast and family baking tradition, is tightly focused on seasoned and stuffed Lebanese-style breads. Pastries, cakes and even basic breads are left to others." 818-859-7353 2909 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA - edythe from Bookmarklet

Nom. Nom. Nom. :-) - Mathew A. Koeneker

i wanted to go here tonight, but they close at 6! :| - edythe

Check the Weekly Geek show site tomorrow to learn how to make this creamy, tangy, explosion of taste for yourself. - Sparky

Oh shit. - lol! - David (slumrig)

oh that's rich. too funny - Bill Rawlinson

Saw it coming. Still hilarious. :D - Mark

"Eating all your vegetables was a lot better for you in the '50s. Store-bought veggies weren't as pretty back then, but according to USDA data, they were packed with a lot more nutrients than their modern counterparts. The likely reason for the nutritional drop is that hybrid crops are often bred for size and color, not nutrients. Below, the stats for a few crops that have gone to seed." - Anna Haro from Bookmarklet

interesting, and no doubt true. wish the author linked to some source material in the article - Imabug

Yup! Very true. down value of heirloom varieties over hybrid crop to cash and the stripping of our pasture lands of minerals (which is why they supplement feed) and you have the groundwork laid on yet another layer for undermining the population's immune system. Alt solution: pack your food with nutrient dense foods. Darker color =higher nutrient value. Plug in seaweeds like arame,... more... - Melanie Reed

From chicken McNuggets to THAT on the left - HOLY Fin' SH*T. via MikeNyyar - Mona Nomura from Bookmarklet

えーーーまじで？ - Mona Nomura

"In 2007, Jan Souman dropped three volunteers into the Sahara desert and watched as they walked for several miles, in an attempt to walk in a straight line. Souman was interested in the widespread belief that lost travelers end up walking in circles, a belief that has never been properly tested but has nonetheless become firmly entrenched in the popular consciousness. Just think about Frodo and Sam's hike through Mordor or the three hapless teens in the Blair Witch Project. To see how non-fictional humans would fare, Souman tracked a group of volunteers using GPS as they walked through a thick German forest or a featureless Tunisian desert, as well as others who strolled through a large field blindfolded. The result: they did indeed go in circles but with no preference for any direction and only when they couldn't see or when the sun or moon weren't visible." - Nikhil Dandekar from Bookmarklet

Forest, night, snow, 12 hrz of walking. Not really in circles, but decisions made us backtrack quite a lot. We were lost from point 5 to point 11. http://www.illa3d.com/bin... - ILLA

Okay, hungry now and it isn't even lunch time - Janice

Bailey's Irish Cream, Schnapps, and Grenadine (for Kisha) - James (!?) from Bookmarklet

I've never had one, I'm sorry to say, but would love to try it. - James (!?)

Hit the link for even more. - Nir Ben Yona

I wish the level worked in portrait mode though. - Ken Morley

liked for your comment! - Edward Zwart

"Watching Sarah Palin resign the other week, I remembered how frustrating it is to listen to her speak. She uses simple words, but combines them into a fog that's hard to penetrate, out of which a few political clichés like "freedom" and "reform" appear. Most politicians, of course, obfuscate to some degree, but Palin is a master, and she does it constantly. Look at how she turns a simple statement into a mind-numbing puzzle" - Brad Williamson from Bookmarklet

Bob -- Rupert Murdoch's Fox News has been pushing these nasty propaganda themes for several years now (particularly the "everyone who is against us is a terrorist" meme). There is a deliberate and cunning science behind this neoconservative campaign -- the Sarah Palins and Bill O'Reillys are tools in their hands; hired thugs. - Sean McBride