Jason Toney

Cover of The Hazards of Love We’re halfway through 2009. Let’s see how it’s going, musically. (note: my 3 After Three post is here.) Some notes about my “best of” for this year: While I will talk about 2009 releases specifically, I’m focusing more on things added to my music library in the time period rather than specific release year Hip Hop and R&B music has been particularly weak sauce this year. Best By the Numbers - Tracks iTunes says… 3 Little Words by Frankmusik Melt My Heart to Stone (Kickdrums Remix f/ Big Pooh) by Mick Boogie & Adele Lazy Sunday by The Lonely Island Polite Dance Song by The Bird And The Bee Brown Bear by Bell Yardwork by The Grouch Last.fm says… Leave It All Behind by The Foreign Exchange 3 Little Words by Frankmusik Ride Out by Koushik What Do You Want? by Jazzanova Polite Dance Song by The Bird And The Bee Some Say by Nina Simone Actual 2009 Releases… 3 Little Words by Frankmusik Lazy Sunday by The Lonely Island Polite Dance Song by The Bird And The Bee... - Jason Toney

I got the Ra Ra Riot a few weeks back and haven't gotten around to listening yet. I need to spin Friendly Fires again; always enjoy it when I do. Still not able to get into Passion Pit, though, or Bird and the Bee. And why can I not feel Jazzanova when Sonar Kollektiv Orchester's Guaranteed Niceness still gets love? I'm odd. Hazards of Love is in my top five, top 3 in spins, methinks. I have my post half written, but it will have to wait. Hope you and Tif are enjoying the Fourth :) - Michael W. May

I’ve lost just over 12 pounds in the two weeks that make up stage 1. This number is way more than I, or the diet, anticipated. This week’s 6 pound plus number was helped by a travel day (I always under eat when I fly) and shifting time zones (I skipped dinner last night because of it.   I’m entering stage 2 away from home but with loving support. Tiffany and I went grocery shopping yesterday and she had oatmeal with me this morning. We have plans to cook some of the recommended recipes as well.   That said, I am so looking forward to restaurant food during my stay here in Atlanta.   I also wish all these wing shacks would stop taunting me.   Sent from my iPod Posted via email from The Pensieve | Comment » - Jason Toney

Like someone on Metafilter said: this story is crazy because bitch is crazy. - Cecily

Nice! - Anna Haro

"3. Golden Midget The rind of the stunning golden midget, a mini weighing only three pounds, turns yellow when ripe. Elwyn Meader and Albert Yeager, well-known breeders at the University of New Hampshire, developed the variety in 1959." - Jason Toney via Bookmarklet

in which the dastardly Nerd Burger finally reveals himself. - Jason Toney via Bookmarklet

"California is facing the brink with some of its boldest creativity yet. If a group of activists has its way, California may rewrite its constitution in 2011. The proposed constitutional convention—a potentially seismic political event if they pull it off—would play out online and in front of the cameras, addressing the fundamental questions of our society. Who gets to vote? How much should the rich pay in taxes and how does that get decided? What defines a first-class education and is it a requirement that the state offer it to every child? To make this convention a reality, a number of hurdles will have to be overcome. For starters, they’ll need a couple of million signatures to get a pair of issues on the ballot: the convention itself, and a new rule that allows the convention to happen without legislative approval. But if they succeed, it’s hard for me to overstate the convention’s potential impact as the world watches this bellwether state publicly debate what a 21st century democracy should look like." - Jason Toney via Bookmarklet

"we were disappointed to hear the news this spring, that for the second year in a row the commercial salmon fishery off the coast of California and parts of Oregon was closed because stocks had collapsed. The reasons are complex but scientists point to loss of habitat, loss of diversity among salmon stocks and the intricate local water systems that aren’t exactly salmon-friendly...Which means if you’re trying to make good choices when it comes to eating salmon – wild caught from Alaska is still your best bet. Alaskan salmon fisheries are closely managed and maintained. It’s even written right into the state’s constitution. How cool is that?" - Jason Toney via Bookmarklet

I'm disappointed salmon season has been canceled 2 years in a row in Cali. I don't know what happened, but someone screwed up big time. - Rodfather

"It’s not on the menu anywhere so I had to ask the waitress for it. It was incredibly delicious! I love the texture of the donut, so soft and airy. The bacon add a nice savory touch and crispy texture. Jon called it “an artery hardening orgasm of fat, salt and sugar”." - Jason Toney via Bookmarklet

Filed under things Jason's not allowed to eat. - Jason Toney

"On the sweet side, mulberries can be used to make jams, pies, or even cordials, and they go well in quick breads like muffins and scones. We found several of recipes pairing them with citrus flavors, particularly orange. We like the idea of featuring mulberries on their own, but it would also be interesting to mix them with other seasonal fruits like blueberries, raspberries, and peaches. Mulberries can also be used in savory cooking. Simmered down and strained, the juice would make a great sauce for steak or it could be used in a vinaigrette for salad. Dark berries also pair well with game meats and can be used in stuffings or thrown into a braise. Herbs like sage, thyme, and bay leaf round out the flavors." - Jason Toney via Bookmarklet

“I have always wanted to believe that Michael was actually one of the most secretly angry Black race-men on the planet.” - Greg Tate, on MJ’s Blackness - Jason Toney

The office linebacker? - Matthew DeVries

"Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation, whose goal is to sustainably redevelop New Orleans's Lower Ninth Ward, released 14 duplex plans today, and Architectural Record has the designs. This release follows a set of single-family designs from 2007. As we've noted before, a few Los Angeles area-based architecture firms, Gehry Partners, Kappe Architects, and Pugh + Scarpa, have contributed proposals. Architectural Record writes, "For the most part, the designs sport flexible floor plans, forge a close relationship with street life, and integrate outdoor and landscaped spaces with architecture." Groundbreakings are expected to start as soon as August." - Jason Toney via Bookmarklet

this sounds good. - edythe

"Because there ain't no money like more money, Beyonce and Co. are expanding their House of Dereon label to include a juniors named after Bey's alter ego called 'Sasha Fierce.' The oddly timed line is a re-interpretation of the edgy garments that designer Thierry Mugler designed for Beyonce's latest tour and will include a full range of products from sportswear to handbags and accessories. The clothing itself will be pared down, serving as a backdrop to highlight the more over-the-top jewelry, sunglasses and shoes." - Jason Toney via Bookmarklet

For your favorite Bouncy high schooler. - Jason Toney

I just saw her on the BET Awards. What was that? - Derrick

"Say goodbye in this soft knit v-neck tee shirt with a spray paint-style graphic at the front." - Jason Toney via Bookmarklet

Very amusing considering Urban focuses most of it's political contributions on the more conservative side of the aisle. - Jason Toney

Urban Outfitters is a hot mess. - Derrick

"Even if you haven’t seen Do The Right Thing (and we really hope you have), you were somehow influenced by the style that emanated from it. Whether it was the necklaces and charms, the T-shirts and jerseys, the way you wore your hat, or the way you rocked and cleaned your Jordans, Spike showed you how to do it, son. It’s for that reason we’re paying homage to Lee’s masterpiece with a guide on how to dress like your favorite character, from Spike Lee’s deliveryman Mookie to Bill Nunn’s Radio Raheem. Read on below to see how you can embody the style of yesterday, today. And, no you won’t look like a Retro Kid. We promise." - Jason Toney via Bookmarklet

"After downloading about 90,342 MJ tribute mixes and attending 32 different MJ-themed events (including one spin class dedicated to his post-Off the Wall work), it seemed there would be no new way to pay respects to the greatest of all time. But Jakwob, whose Ellie Goulding remix we’re unceasingly wild for, and his old pal Jestar, have remade “Beat It” into a true-blue Brit bass-wobbler with echoes of dub that’s more creative than most of the homages being horseshoed onto el internet." - Jason Toney via Bookmarklet

“Kiss your life. Accept it, just as it is. Today. Now. So that those moments of happiness you’re waiting for don’t pass you by.” - Philp Bosman (via kari-shma:microwalrus) - Jason Toney

b-but what about this financial anxiety that's gnawing a hole through my stomach? I have to embrace that, too? - Kamilah Gill