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"It sounded like a good idea when Maggie and John Anderson came up with it: Patronize only African-American owned businesses for a year. But, as Maggie Anderson, with co-author Ted Gregory, writes  in "Our Black Year: One Family's Quest to Buy Black in America's Racially Divided Economy" (PublicAffairs Books, 320 pages, $25.99) buying "Black" turned out to be much more complicated." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

I wonder if they spent any part of that year shopping for a black co-author. - Greg Schwartz

Damnit! - Eric

I had part of a donut from here the other day when my study group met. They are o_O good. - Derrick

"It comes in a black and a white premium leather version, with the Converse star logo being replaced with the star icon from the iconic video game. Furthermore the colors of the sneaker have been adapted to the signature colors of the Super Mario character and the Super Mario Bros., Mario and Luigi, are printed on the heel of the sneakers." - Jennifer Dittrich from Bookmarklet

That actually looks pretty cool - Rodfather from iPhone

Yeah. I'm liking it a lot. I wish it were canvas, but I'd wear those. - Jennifer Dittrich

Whedon: "You know, things like Secret Life [of an American Teenager] and Juno and Knocked Up – even if they pretend to deal with abortion, the movies don’t even say the word “abortion.” It’s something that over a third of American women are going to decide to have to do in their lives. But people are so terrified that no one will discuss the reality of it — not no one, but very few popular entertainments, even when they say they’re dealing with this issue, they don’t, and won’t. It’s frustrating to me. I don’t think Buffy should have a baby. I don’t think Buffy can take care of a baby. I agree with Buffy. It’s a very difficult decision for her, but she made a decision that so many people make and it’s such a hot button issue with Planned Parenthood under constant threat and attack right now. A woman’s right to choose is under attack as much as it’s ever been, and that’s a terrible and dangerous thing for this country. I don’t usually get soap box-y with this, but the thing about Buffy... more... - edythe from Bookmarklet

"Voices arguing for a woman's right to choose in America's anguished debate over abortion have discovered an unexpected ally: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The new issue of the Buffy comics, published on Thursday in the US, sees the Chosen One taking some time off from staking vampires through the heart to deal with what publisher Dark Horse called "a rather personal problem". Season nine continues, after issue five's cliffhanger revelation that the Slayer was pregnant, with Buffy deciding what to do about the unwanted pregnancy – the result of a drunken night at a party. Eventually she decides to have an abortion." - edythe from Bookmarklet

""A woman's right to choose is under attack as much as it's ever been, and that's a terrible and dangerous thing for this country. I don't usually get soap box-y with this, but the thing about Buffy is all she's going through is what women go through, and what nobody making a speech, holding up a placard, or making a movie is willing to say," Whedon told Entertainment Weekly" - edythe

"The cult creator criticised the celebration in the media of teen pregnancy and "young people having babies when they are not emotionally, financially, or otherwise equipped to take care of them", citing The Secret Life of an American Teenager television show, and the films Juno and Knocked Up. "Even if they pretend to deal with abortion, the movies don't even say the word 'abortion',"... more... - edythe

I really liked their new release. - Greg Guitarbuster

I love it. The added dimension meshes so well. My favourite album of the very early year thus far. - Michael W. May

Same here. I love their acoustic flamenco but the electric guitar, big band sound, afro-latin rhythms. I didn't know they started as heavy metal buskers. - Greg Guitarbuster

Yes. This. All of this. - Lix from FFHound!

Do we have a bit of angst built up this morning? Why not Enigma for example? - SAM

I always wondered who keeps stats on pick up games? - SAM

haha, that was cute. "Brenda" :) - Derrick

Southland makes me happy. I love cop shows based in LA. - Jason Toney

I found this fake comment I made 1 year and 1 day ago quite ironic at this point. (Reminded by Susan Beebe's thread) - Louis Gray from Bookmarklet

o_O - WoH: Minding her Steves

O_O - Derrick

Gimmee! - Katy S

"And there's the key: execution. Hip Hop fans are making the excuses for Common that they wouldn't for 50 (who got the go-ahead when his target was a singing Ja Rule) solely because they can get with Kanye's music, but not Drake's. But why not admit it? Would it be so bad to come to terms with the fact that you love music for the sake of music's quality, rather than because an emcee's wardrobe or rhetoric comports with what you think is masculine or "real?" If you think "Fancy" is the worst song every recorded, why not just say that instead of pretending that masculinity (or some idealized notion of "real" Hip Hop) is what's relevant here? It's a cop out, it's lazy, and it's hypocritical." - Eric from Bookmarklet

This is why I tapped out on hip-hop. I'm too old (and so are they, frankly) to be so petty over stupid ish. Good grief. Do you see Mumford & Sons beefing with Kings of Leon? - Derrick

Word. There was good Hiphop this year, and Common's album was one of those, but when you have to read a blog to figure out who the hell is rapping on the latest posse cut because they all sound so similar, and the beef is all Twitter, then there needs to be some reset in the game. - Eric

"You shoved it into your face as a little kid and used it to soak up cheap beer in college, but now it's time to elevate your grilled cheese sandwich to grown-man territory. "Think of it as a blank canvas," says Thomas Keller, who serves a buttery Gruyère-and-brioche version at Bouchon Bakery in New York City. In other words, experiment. Once you upgrade from Kraft Singles and Wonder Bread, you'll realize there's nothing Keller can do to a grilled cheese that you can't. Just remember a few tricks: Use a low, even source of heat—too hot and the bread will burn before your Gruyère gets a chance to melt—and let the finished product rest for a minute, like you would a fresh-off-the-grill porterhouse. It's not 3 a.m. after a frat party, and patience, like a quality Gouda, is a sign of maturity." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

Fancy! - LB shining

Scrape it off. (EDIT: Especially if you have one that's filled. Someone brought a cream cheese filled one today to work; you really don't need all THAT much. I do the same with heavily frosted cake and cupcakes too.) - Derrick

"Chuck D of Public Enemy has never shied away from making social and political commentary through his music. Now, the rap legend is bringing together some of the best in old-school hip-hop to stand up for the plight of the homeless. This Sunday, he's gathering some of hip-hop's best -- including himself, Cypress Hill and Kurupt of The Dogg Pound -- to perform at a free concert on Skid Row this coming Sunday at a concert that's being called Operation Skid Row Music Festival and Occupy Skid Row Music Festival. The goal, he says, is to raise awareness about the plight of our city's homeless population. "Somebody needs to speak up for these folks," he said. "This is what the music is about." The rapper added that people who believe hip-hop is all about violence and negative messages haven't been listening hard enough." - edythe from Bookmarklet

"From Egg in a hole, Toad in a Hole and Eggy in a Basket to Hobo Eggs, it seems that everyone calls this breakfast treat by a different name. But from now on I will call it Egg in a Nest thanks to a comment left on my Flickr photo! An egg tucked into a piece of bread and fried?" - Derrick from Bookmarklet

I might have made a mistake by telling my family that I had made these for myself recently. My wife is asking for this now. :) - ha3rvey (Hugs 50% off!)

Yaaaaay! #kermitflail - LB shining

Woot! Congrats! - Nakachi from FFHound!

Only 6 weeks for me to get a valentine, then. - Spidra Webster

:) - edythe

Often times this person is myself. - Derrick

"Mother Jones' creative director Tim J Luddy on the 15 sketches in this slideshow: When sex columnist Dan Savage got ticked off at then-Senator Rick Santorum, who had compared homosexuality to bestiality and pedophilia, Savage invited his readers to come up with an outrageous sexual neologism for Santorum's last name. Three years later, the resulting site, spreadingsantorum.com, continues to come up above Santorum's own campaign site in Google searches. In looking for an illustrator to create artwork to accompany this Mother Jones story about Santorum's Google problem this campaign season, I knew I needed someone who could be both politically astute and in-your-face. The name Zina Saunders occurred immediately." - edythe from Bookmarklet

x_____x - Derrick

I've never understood why Yelp doesn't include at least hours in the basic info. - Andrew C (✓)

"A great grilled cheese sandwich is a seriously seductive creature. Warm, tangy and gooey, it should be absolutely irresistible. But here’s the problem: Even ordinary grilled cheese sandwiches, the kind made with white bread and Velveeta, are pretty appealing. Which means that too many people are willing to settle for good enough." - Tamara from Bookmarklet

mustard ... but the good kind with the seeds in it. or better yet this delouis fils strong mustard with lemon: https://www.caviarmore.com/buy-cav... <-- that makes almost everything you put it on better. - tiffany

Adorable! How cold is it, D? :D - Eivind

#itscold nominee. - Julian