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"Bob Rivers is still twisting holiday classics. I find the music and lyrics often hilarious, often offensive, and always well produced. I much prefer Bob Rivers to Weird Al. His radio show originates at KZOK in Seattle, Washington. Bob Rivers Show website There’s a “Twisted Xmas Radio” tab there which lets you make a playlist and play single items. Highly recommended Hendrix homage: Holidaze (S’cuse Me, I’ve got Gifts to Buy) ... Here’s a behind-the-scenes interview with Randy Hansen, the guitarist who does the Hendrix tributes, as they prepare for the yearly Twisted Christmas extravaganza in Seattle, WA." - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

"Almost a year ago, I won an Oscar for writing Milk, a film about a famous gay-rights pioneer. My acceptance speech was a call for gay rights that got me lots of attention and plenty of hate mail. Then last summer, my film was banned by the college in the small Midwestern town where I was scouting my next project. It would have stayed that way, if not for an unlikely coalition of conservative local leaders, students, and a gay kid in short-shorts who fought to get the film its due—and gave the town some hope. While scouting in West Michigan last spring, I was led to the small city of Holland, a picturesque hamlet with strong Dutch roots, and the place where I would start pre-production on my directorial debut—my first project since Milk. I packed up and moved there last August. The sun was warm and the reception from the town even warmer. I hadn’t run across such courteous people since I left Texas when I was 13 years old. As I drove down College Avenue, I passed a school. The sign... more... - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

Twitter experiment underway. 5 bites so far. http://twitter.com/#search... - Richard pancakhaus Walker

"Newly installed bar manager at Absinthe, Carlos Yturria (formerly of Range, Bacar and Rye), has come up with several specialty cocktails for the board in his first weeks on duty. Our favorite is this wintry take on a whiskey sour, which includes one of the best and most unsung cocktail fruits of the season, the kumquat. Shortly this drink will be replaced on the menu by a milk punch with rum, cinnamon, and brandied cherry juice, so hurry if you want to try this, or try replicating it at home. The Piccadilly 1 kumquat 2 oz. Dickel Tennessee Whisky 0.5 oz fresh lemon and lime juice 0.5 ounce simple syrup Dash Pernod Absinthe Muddle kumquat and combine remaining ingredients in a mixing glass with ice & stir. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass & garnish with a slice of kumquat." - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

"Rupert the red-nosed mogul  Has a very large empire  And if you saw his holdings  You’d see things are very dire All of the other moguls  Used to laugh and call him names  They never let poor Rupert  Play in any mogul games Then one bearish Christmas eve  Greenspan came to say  “Rupert with your gold so bright  Won’t you buy some bonds tonight?”  Then all the moguls loved him  As they shouted out with glee  “Rupert the red-nosed mogul  You’ll own all of history!”" - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

where can you find the twit story for these show - Richard Thomson

It was definitely about Schmidt's comments that "If you aren't doing anything wrong, you dont have anything to worry about." Calacanis's remarks were about the CEO (president) of google. - echostreamer

It's a bit silly that every language has to rewrite the names for other countries' places. Why can't we all call places by what the locals call them? But in the absence of that, yeah, might as well not be a poseur. - LogEx

Copen- hay-gen is the correct way. I twitch every time I hear the other one. As for Häagen-Dazs, it doesn't really sound Scandinavian, more like southern German/Austrian or something like that.. - Rasmus Lauridsen

"I’ve been a fan of Robson Green’s since his lead role in the series “Touching Evil.” “Wire in in the Blood” is generally more graphic, violent and disturbing than I will usually watch, but the series is so well-made an exception had to be made. The series just arrived on Hulu. It is also available on Netflix Watch Instantly. ...Here is the first episode of season one, until it expires anyway." - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

"Others have posted excerpts from these posts already but I wanted to bring attention to a couple of interviews that my friend Rex Wockner did during a rare stay in New York in late October. While in the city, he took an opportunity to interview two of my favorite bloggers: Andy Towle who runs Towleroad and Joe Jervis who blogs at Joe.My.God. Both Andy and Joe have been more than generous in picking up on the stuff I write about here on Blabbeando and I haven't always acknowledged it or thanked them for it. This gives me a chance to highlight their tremendous work and also say gracias. Additionally, when it comes to these interviews, I also had the pleasure of transcribing the original interviews from Rex's digital recorder while I was in Maine in early November to cover the heartbreaking marriage equality vote so, in some ways, I am incredibly familiar with their words. They bring up a number of interesting issues about their high profile as bloggers and what it takes to keep up with their daily input. I'll just pick up on a couple of key points they raise and provide a link to their full interviews" - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

Well, that's good to hear. - Chieze Okoye

Indeed! EA is one of the few to "get it." The Pirate's Dilemma (book by Matt Mason) should be considered the "Cluetrain Manifesto" for the collision of intellectual property issues and business. The train is pulling away from the station... - Richard pancakhaus Walker

"...My only hope as a young atheist growing up was to find some group where I belonged that offered a significant degree of solidarity without intellectual and emotional disparagement. This is the hope of all humans to a greater or lesser degree. As an atheist, groups such as this one were, for a long time, something I hoped to find brotherhood and companionship in. Alas, no matter how “intellectual” and socially “sophisticated” atheists and academics claim to be, they are, in every instance, whiny, disagreeable and emotionally incompetent. I have, as I said, more or less withdrawn from all social circles as atheist groups are not the only groups, of course, to allow an emergent tribalism and exclusivity to dominate relations. This is also the very reason I ignore and dismiss political activism. I am 23 years old. I represent the new generation of atheists very well - indifferent, disillusioned and resentful. You atheist americans that came before me are a disgrace and have soiled the potential that atheism offers. Marvin (not his real name)" - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

I'm not wild about the rant, but I think I have felt his pain so I sorta sympathize. Of course, the first thing I learned is to keep it to myself, which is why he feels like he's the only person on earth who feels this way. - Lo

Don't stop believing. - Russellreno

yeap~ - urin

"Three Dots and a Dash. Photo courtesy of Married... with dinner. Martin Cate, Tiki historian and former proprietor of Forbidden Island in Alameda, opens his newest venture Smuggler's Cove (650 Gough Street) to the public this evening. A couple weeks back we ran one of the 80 recipes for (mostly) rum-based drinks he'll be featuring on the menu, and late last week we got to sample several and get a peek at the place. Seriously folks, it's damn cute, water feature and all, with two bars and a small upstairs mezzanine, and packed to the gills with objects from Tiki bars' past, including three small shrines along the main wall to Trader Vic's, Skipper Kent's, and Don the Beachcomber. Here, courtesy of Married...with dinner are some pictures of the place, which will likely be pretty packed with curious imbibers for the next few weeks. We highly recommend the Three Dots and a Dash -- a fine and classic combo of rum, falernum and citrus with some other loveliness thrown in. And check out the amazing, custom-made, ceramic volcano bowls and barrel mugs!" - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

Riddle me this, FFers: this blog post on FFer M. Haltman's debut in "US Politics" is driving me crazy. I'm getting 500 hits a day now, more than any other part of my site, and for the life of me I cannot tell where/why these people land on that post. I'm also not running ads yet and my stats don't tell me what they do once they land on Haltman. - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

Hey Mr. neocon, I'm not talking to you, and you're not contributing anything. Hopefully my readers will tell me what's up. Perhaps they are just curious about "out and proud" neocons in the wild. - Richard pancakhaus Walker

Bret Easton Ellis - Glamorama - Rene Wirtz

Michael - He's definitely not going to post an answer here. For the record I think he was soliciting any and all answers. He's gone full steam ahead on Twitter. See the link I posted 5 comments earlier. - Mitch

"(AP) Til death do us part? The vow would really hold true in California if a Sacramento Web designer gets his way. In a movement that seems ripped from the pages of Comedy Channel writers, John Marcotte wants to put a measure on the ballot next year to ban divorce in California. The effort is meant to be a satirical statement after California voters outlawed gay marriage in 2008, largely on the argument that a ban is needed to protect the sanctity of traditional marriage. If that's the case, then Marcotte reasons voters should have no problem banning divorce. "Since California has decided to protect traditional marriage, I think it would be hypocritical of us not to sacrifice some of our own rights to protect traditional marriage even more," the 38-year-old married father of two said. Marcotte said he has collected dozens of signatures, including one from his wife of seven years. The initiative's Facebook fans have swelled to more than 11,000. Volunteers that include gay activists... more... - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

Maybe not as bad as some of the propositions on Ca ballots that have already passed. - Brian Sullivan

ROFL That'll do it! - Admiral Anika

RW ~ You will die with a smile on your face. - Russellreno

Yes. - Christopher Harley

Nope only in planes. - Colide81 (James)

How very dated, sexist, and offensive. No doubt "wifey" has arranged a young pool-boy, hair-dresser or other "boy toy" to keep her amused while this "hubby" endlessly tinkers in the garage with his adored machines and tools. - Richard pancakhaus Walker

I've read a lot of the theories about Strads. I think the easiest way to solve the problem is to isolate Stradivari's DNA from the hand rubbed finishes and clone him. Then we can ask his secret. - Greg Guitarbuster

Zombie clone vampire Strad would no doubt trick you into donating all your blood for "More Strads" :) - Richard pancakhaus Walker

Nope - Shey, Jamaican of FF from iPhone

Yes. I'll try anything (my definition of 'anything' and yours may differ) once. - Mark H

This “bonus” episode of This Week in Startups (TWiST) is an almost three-hour conversation between Jason Calacanis and Annie Duke. This is an atypical episode in that Duke is a professional poker player — not your average CEO. http://thisweekinstartups.com/2009... "Another bonus episode of TWiST – and Jason’s guest is the world’s best female poker player, Annie Duke! Annie has one over $3,000,000 in tournaments, won the World Series of Poker and is a noted writer, blogger, philanthropist and TV personality (she was recently on Season 2 of “Celebrity Apprentice“). Most impressively, she’s managed to turn her hobby of playing poker into a full on career and brand. Plus, she’s launching her own startup soon, but its probably not what you’d expect." The conversation topics include traditional and online gambling, gambling media, tournament gambling, internet poker, mathematics, probability, statistics, psychology, critical thinking, skill vs. luck, result... more... - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

"Literary Death Match wants to thank you for all of the support for this amazing year of Death Matches! The December event will be free (our gift to you) and feature some of our favorite participants this year to share their best (or worst) holiday story. Past LDM runners-up Derek Powazek and Lynka Adams, along with the beautiful and brilliant past judges Beth Spotswood and Elissa Bassist to read. The Rumpus' Isaac Fitzgerald on Performance, Judging Intangibles will be the one and only Chicken John. More to come.... *Where: The Elbo Room, 647 Valencia *When: Friday, December 11th Doors, 6:30, show 7:15 *Cost: FREE, Happy Holidays! " - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

"Results tagged “sfist_drinks”" *With Xmas swiftly approaching, we could all use a drink. And in our quest for seasonal libations, SFist brings you this holiday spin on sangria from H. Joseph Ehrmann at Elixir. In his own words: Continue reading "SFist Drinks: The Yuletide Moon from Elixir" *In looking for good autumnal cocktails to feature, we came across this delicious ginger concoction from DOSA on Fillmore, which has been doing great stuff with pairing cocktails to their food. The Ginger Ante cocktail, created by bartender Usman Chaudhary, would be perfect as an opener for Thanksgiving dinner, particularly with some roasted pumpkin seeds to nibble on, or this stuffed snow pea appetizer that Brock likes so much. Continue reading "SFist Drinks: The Ginger Ante Cocktail from DOSA" *We made mention earlier this week of the imminent opening of brand new Hayes Valley Tiki bar, Smuggler's Cove. Assuming you absolutely can not wait to try some of the rummy, tropical deliciousness that... more... - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

"The world's biggest all-mashup bootleg party comes to Australia! Next Bootie Brisbane party: SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER BEETLE BAR @ CLOUD 9 350 Upper Roma Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 9pm-3am FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT!" - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

"Another bonus episode of TWiST – and Jason’s guest is the world’s best female poker player, Annie Duke! Annie has one over $3,000,000 in tournaments, won the World Series of Poker and is a noted writer, blogger, philanthropist and TV personality (she was recently on Season 2 of “Celebrity Apprentice“). Most impressively, she’s managed to turn her hobby of playing poker into a full on career and brand. Plus, she’s launching her own startup soon, but its probably not what you’d expect. Check out the entire episode to find out how she got started, what keeps her going, what’s coming up from her and so much more." - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

:/ - mjc

Enjoy your memories of your boss. I hope you find comfort in them. - phil baumann

Yahoo - Is It still a thing? :) - Ian May

Instructions please? :D Specifically, point me to where I can migrate all the contact info for my friends? - EricaJoy

I get all teared up, and I can still hear the schlocky music playing in my head. SERIOUSLY. WTF????!!!! - Richard pancakhaus Walker from Bookmarklet

Rumor has it people are already referring to it as the 21st Century "Cleopatra" as far as fiscal impact on the studio. - ɐ ɯıʞ sıɹɥɔ from iPhone

i think The Abyss is the best film Cameron has made. - Joe Silence is not Santa