Organs? Organize?!

LMAO!

This ought to be good.

You know who else didn't answer medical questions? Hitler.

LMAO!

Nice try, but everything on the chalkboard appears to be spelled correctly. I can only suspend disbelief so much.

He was dead on with his impersonation. DEAD ON. !!

Hooray! I'm glad you saw this video Charles!

comedy central have Canned UK access to Colbert and Stewart clips online :-(

BUT - i saw the whole daily show on the teevee box... ohhh yesss.

one of my moments of the year so far.

Wow. That was a long segment and he kept it from getting stale for 8 minutes. That was impressive.

And 3 herbs and spices.

"Apparently the medicine that was good enough for our founding fathers is now considered politically or medically incorrect."

re: #9 Sharmuta

Ketchup, salt and pepper.

I just peed my pants.

Thanks Charles, thanks a lot.

/epic funny!

That was brilliant and worth an award. =)

re: #8 Bloodnok

I think Stewart has mastered the entire portfolio of Beck gestures.

Taking his glasses off, putting them back on, taking them back off... can't stop laughing

Outstanding stuff. Thanks for the clip, Charles. Stewart just gets better and better.

re: #14 jaunte

I think Stewart has mastered the entire portfolio of Beck gestures.

And the vocal patterns. It's a great impression, and Jon Stewart is not known for impressions.

re: #14 jaunte

I think Stewart has mastered the entire portfolio of Beck gestures.

Yep. I'm not a big fan of John Stewart, but he did great here. He made it clear just what a loon Beck really is and he did without being nasty.

re: #14 jaunte

I think Stewart has mastered the entire portfolio of Beck gestures.

I wonder how many in the studio audience were even familiar with Beck enough to realize how dead-on it was. But it was funny enough even if you didn't know Beck's inflection and his gestures.

re: #18 Dark_Falcon

Yep. I'm not a big fan of John Stewart, but he did great here. He made it clear just what a loon Beck really is and he did without being nasty.

At least he waited 'til Beck was in the hospital for an emergency appendectomy. Classy.

re: #14 jaunte

I think Stewart has mastered the entire portfolio of Beck gestures.

His weeping over Beck's internal organs was priceless.

re: #7 wozzablog

comedy central have Canned UK access to Colbert and Stewart clips online :-(

I think UK viewing can be done through Channel 4 on demand:
[Link: www.channel4.com...]

And for Canada, the Comedy Network:
[Link: watch.thecomedynetwork.ca...]

re: #20 Cannadian Club Akbar

At least he waited 'til Beck was in the hospital for an emergency appendectomy. Classy.

By the time he did this skit, it was known by all that Glen Beck would make a full recovery. He didn't do this while the man's life was in danger or some such thing.

re: #22 simoom

good stuff. seems to work

i'd avoided C4 on demand since their software killed my pc a year or so back. But if they have iplayer format now it's all groovy

another Beck...A Day In The Life

re: #20 Cannadian Club Akbar

At least he waited 'til Beck was in the hospital for an emergency appendectomy. Classy.

"A couple days after Kelly's wife, Terry, had a miscarriage, Beck called her live on the air and says, 'We hear you had a miscarriage,' " remembers Brad Miller, a former Y95 DJ and Clear Channel programmer. "When Terry said, 'Yes,' Beck proceeded to joke about how Bruce [Kelly] apparently can't do anything right -- about he can't even have a baby."

re: #26 countrockulot

Classy.

///

I'm flabbergasted tonight to discover that the LGF web server has been running PHP 5, when I thought we were still using version 4. Apparently the new server was set up that way about a year ago, even though I thought we were staying at version 4.

I'm like a kid in a candy shop. PHP 5! New functions! Native JSON support! Simple XML! Cleaner object oriented code. Ahem. OK, I'll calm down.

Whoever added "Purity of Essence" as a balloon on the blackboard deserves an Emmy.

Just a perfect summation of teh crazy that is Beck.

Stewart is simply playing to his audience, which rarely watches Beck except in YouTube or similar formats. Its because Glenn Beck is an incredibly distinctive character and that Jon Stewart is a very talented actor that makes this so convincing, yet I've only seen a few clips of Beck (at his worst or course); all of the gestures and characterizations that Stewart portrayed of his were instantly recognizable. A job well done!

re: #28 Charles

I'm flabbergasted tonight to discover that the LGF web server has been running PHP 5, when I thought we were still using version 4. Apparently the new server was set up that way about a year ago, even though I thought we were staying at version 4.

I'm like a kid in a candy shop. PHP 5! New functions! Native JSON support! Simple XML! Cleaner object oriented code. Ahem. OK, I'll calm down.

Deep breaths!! It'll be okay!!

re: #28 Charles

and...relax

Charles and his toys...

Brilliant.
I think that goes up there at the top of the list with the "Paste eaters and tiger petters" he and John Oliver did during the election.

re: #28 Charles

I'm flabbergasted tonight to discover that the LGF web server has been running PHP 5, when I thought we were still using version 4. Apparently the new server was set up that way about a year ago, even though I thought we were staying at version 4.

I'm like a kid in a candy shop. PHP 5! New functions! Native JSON support! Simple XML! Cleaner object oriented code. Ahem. OK, I'll calm down.

So the XML code makes more robust calls to the Backend Database?
Sweet! Are you using MySQL on the backend?
You have the best frontend code I have ever seen on a blog..Clean, Readable and functional code...Great coding...

re: #28 Charles

New toys!
Wheee!

re: #33 albusteve

Is Charles really in this one?

Just because!

[Link: www.dooney.com...]

Susan Tedeschi...covers John Prine...very tasty

re: #38 Floral Giraffe

Just because!

[Link: www.dooney.com...]

Wha?

re: #38 Floral Giraffe

Well, THAT was the wrong link...

re: #37 Dark_Falcon

Is Charles really in this one?

yeah, he toured with Double Trouble for a couple of years...doing all the SRV licks for him...Stevie was ill at the time, so it worked out for everyone

Truly inspired. Thank God for John Stewart! I had to make sure I didn't laugh too hardd and wake my suite mates up. Absolutely fabulous!!!

re: #40 reine.de.tout

Wha?

Big WHOOPS on my part!
(Hey, it wasn't Pr0n...)

re: #44 Floral Giraffe

Big WHOOPS on my part!
(Hey, it wasn't Pr0n...)

Sooner or later some lizard is going to hit the wrong button. I have
1 May 2010.

re: #44 Floral Giraffe

Big WHOOPS on my part!
(Hey, it wasn't Pr0n...)

It looked like you'd been looking at my browsing history!

re: #46 reine.de.tout

TMI!

re: #38 Floral Giraffe

Just because!

[Link: www.dooney.com...]

Nice..A few years ago I was down in Mexico shopping and saw a Dooney Burke purse for like a hundred bucks.. I was bored so I asked the dude..this can't be right? Yes..I'll sell it to you for 85 dollars..You buy..
Well I don't need a purse
60 dollars!
Really dude..I don't need a purse
50 dollars!
no really I don't want a purse
40 dollars
Do I look like I need a Dooney-Burke...
30 Dollars!
Dude I don't need need a purse
20 dollars!
So this is real?
It's real! 15 dollars...
no..no I don't need a ...
10 dollars.. My final offer!

Well..I didn't buy it...But what a bargain for a real Burke purse
/Bet I could have got him down to 5 dollars..
*wink*

Charles, or Stinky PLEASE delete my 38!
( I am very embarassed...)
Help?

re: #38 Floral Giraffe

Just because!

[Link: www.dooney.com...]

re: #49 Floral Giraffe

Does that mean I should avoid clicking it at all costs?

re: #47 Irenicum

TMI!

It's a handbag!
Really - tmi?

re: #49 Floral Giraffe

Report it.

re: #51 reine.de.tout

Sorry. Time to clean the gutter between the ears again!

more ladies...Grace Potter

re: #53 Irenicum

My ears that is.

I was looking for a work tote in leather for my sister.
SIGH.

PIMF.
PIMF.

I just completely FAILed on this.
(It's a nice bag, if you need that sort of thing...)

Well, I'm the Lizard embarassement of the night, I guess.
Back to cooking dinner.
Slinks off...

re: #39 albusteve

Susan Tedeschi...covers John Prine...very tasty

[Video]

I love this guy. Just today I listened to this.

One of my favorites.

Sorry for the audio quality.

re: #56 Floral Giraffe

I think I've got ya beat on the embarrassment thing tonight, I should just go back to bed.

HoosierHoops

News on both my friends - the one who might have heart surgery: They're going to adjust her medication and try a Brachoscopy (?) before deciding on the surgery.

My other friend got a surgical date in January. She quickly got tired of the waiting and asked the surgeon if she could reschedule earlier. Now she's set for Nov 16.

I think I'm going to post the Stewart Beck skit every day on my FB just because everyone NEEDS to see it!

re: #56 Floral Giraffe

I was looking for a work tote in leather for my sister.
SIGH.

PIMF.
PIMF.

I just completely FAILed on this.
(It's a nice bag, if you need that sort of thing...)

Well, I'm the Lizard embarassement of the night, I guess.
Back to cooking dinner.
Slinks off...

Aw shucks. It wasn't so bad. I think I remember someone actually linking to pr0n (by mistake) once a year or two ago. Don't be embarrassed.

I need some help!
There are a couple of sections of the cookbook containing 13 recipes each that need to be proofed. I haven't heard from the people who said they would do these, and I haven't gotten any responses to my e-mails.

I'm doing one of the sections - is there anyone here who would volunteer to proof the other one - please? If you can do it, click my nic, please and send an e-mail to the address there - it'll be in the right hand column, you may have to scroll down a bit.

re: #57 solomonpanting

I love this guy. Just today I listened to this.

One of my favorites.

Sorry for the audio quality.

cool...he's an icon, a real American handbag

Well, as long as folks are throwing SRV up here, take a listen to this little piece of live guitar heaven:

re: #62 reine.de.tout

I need some help!
There are a couple of sections of the cookbook containing 13 recipes each that need to be proofed. I haven't heard from the people who said they would do these, and I haven't gotten any responses to my e-mails.

I'm doing one of the sections - is there anyone here who would volunteer to proof the other one - please? If you can do it, click my nic, please and send an e-mail to the address there - it'll be in the right hand column, you may have to scroll down a bit.

SOMEONE HELP THIS WOMAN OR I WILL YELL AGAIN.

re: #59 SteveC

HoosierHoops

News on both my friends - the one who might have heart surgery: They're going to adjust her medication and try a Brachoscopy (?) before deciding on the surgery.

My other friend got a surgical date in January. She quickly got tired of the waiting and asked the surgeon if she could reschedule earlier. Now she's set for Nov 16.

I updated the prayer list my friend...My God grant healing and grace to your dear friends

re: #30 Surabaya Stew

A job well done - and very funny.

What I would give for a fresh Durian.

Last time I was in Surabaya was after a week up in Tretes and then caught the ferry to Bali. Back in the 70s.

re: #62 reine.de.tout

Done.

Debate on healthcare live on CSPAN right now. If anyone wants to really woop it up on a Friday night. haha

re: #66 HoosierHoops

I updated the prayer list my friend...My God grant healing and grace to your dear friends

Thank you!

re: #62 reine.de.tout

Are any skills required, like cooking, or reading?

re: #66 HoosierHoops

I updated the prayer list my friend...My God grant healing and grace to your dear friends

Did you get me email concerning Beekiller?

re: #72 Sharmuta

Did you get me email concerning Beekiller?

No- I'm not trying to talk like a pirate. But this is why I'm not allowed to help Reine proofread.

re: #62 reine.de.tout

Send it to me...

re: #65 Sharmuta

Okay see my 74

:)

re: #74 Rightwingconspirator

Send it to me...

You spelled "my" wrong.

re: #72 Sharmuta

Did you get me email concerning Beekiller?

Uh oh...No I didn't see it...But I haven't looked at yahoo for a week or so..
I'll check it this weekend.. You should email me at work, although I get a 1000 emails at work every day I at least read EVERY SINGLE ONE...Yahoo...Not so much.. I blame Charles..LGF cuts into my reading time
*wink*

re: #76 Sharmuta

Nah
R.D.T. has my email already

re: #77 HoosierHoops

I sent it to your yahoo account because I wasn't sure if prayer list stuff was cool to send to you at work, Sweetie.

re: #64 austin_blue

Well, as long as folks are throwing SRV up here, take a listen to this little piece of live guitar heaven:

certainly a classic...I've posted it many times

Stewart is an American genius.
OT~I appreciate President Obama ordering the federal flags around the country to be flown at half mast through Veteran's Day in honor of the slain at Ft. Hood.

I love how hard he is trying just not to break out in laughter particularly in the first 4 minutes - Jon has done some really good bits before but this might be the best "acting" he has done on the Daily Show he just nails Beck's mannerisms and and cadence

@Killgore:

More Hippie Homebuilding Hijinks:

[Link: www.nytimes.com...]

Be sure to check out the slideshow.

"Solar greenhouses" - what will these loons think of next?

re: #53 Irenicum

Sorry. Time to clean the gutter between the ears again!

Great! Just great! And where exactly am I supposed to keep my stuff now?
/homeless again

no oligarhy???

re: #79 Sharmuta

I sent it to your yahoo account because I wasn't sure if prayer list stuff was cool to send to you at work, Sweetie.

You should always email me at work my friend.. I use Yahoo for all the crap emails.. ( you know who I am talking about)
Kind regards..
As a system Admin I still get spam about how I could get the bigger thang
and buy Viagra cheap from Canada...I call our proofpoint Admin and give him crap about my spam email..
Dude...When the email has the word Penis in the title..Do you think your filters can catch that once in a while?
It's a running joke..I think he does it on purpose...

re: #68 Killgore Trout

Done.

Thank you!

re: #48 HoosierHoops

Nice..A few years ago I was down in Mexico shopping and saw a Dooney Burke purse for like a hundred bucks.. I was bored so I asked the dude..this can't be right? Yes..I'll sell it to you for 85 dollars..You buy..
Well I don't need a purse
60 dollars!
Really dude..I don't need a purse
50 dollars!
no really I don't want a purse
40 dollars
Do I look like I need a Dooney-Burke...
30 Dollars!
Dude I don't need need a purse
20 dollars!
So this is real?
It's real! 15 dollars...
no..no I don't need a ...
10 dollars.. My final offer!

Well..I didn't buy it...But what a bargain for a real Burke purse
/Bet I could have got him down to 5 dollars..
*wink*

When I was down in my honeymoon in Jamaica, I wanted to rent a Jet ski and the resort didn't own one so the guy at the aquatic center told me to ask the guy buzzing around the docs if I cold rent his. He told me I could rent it for $80 which I told him was to much as I was a poor kid on his honeymoon. He replied $80 and a bunch of weed to which I replied I really couldn't spend that much cash and I didn't smoke weed. His response... OK $80 and even more weed... so I didn't choose to rent the jet ski...

re: #80 albusteve

certainly a classic...I've posted it many times

Are you familiar with this cat? Maybe the best little known guitarist in the States:

My buds Roscoe Beck and Tommy Taylor toured with him for years. Much more appreciated in Europe.

re: #74 Rightwingconspirator

Send it to me...

hey!
I've got you on hold for the next batch! THANKS for your help on the first section you did!

re: #83 ryannon

@Killgore:

More Hippie Homebuilding Hijinks:

[Link: www.nytimes.com...]

Be sure to check out the slideshow.

"Solar greenhouses" - what will these loons think of next?

Wow! That some cool shit. I could happily live here. A little room for me and a lot of room to grow food. Thanks for posting that.

re: #81 prairiefire

Stewart is an American genius.
OT~I appreciate President Obama ordering the federal flags around the country to be flown at half mast through Veteran's Day in honor of the slain at Ft. Hood.

Good. That's fitting.

re: #88 nanook37

Ya Man!
Jamaican music on the beach..Forget the speed boats bra...
*wink*

Kos and Tom Tancredo on with David Schuster to debate about Bachmann's healthcare protest. Tancredo walks off the set after Kos brings up his deferment and then doesn't apologize (jump to 2:55 for the juicy bit):

re: #64 austin_blue

Well, as long as folks are throwing SRV up here, take a listen to this little piece of live guitar heaven:

[Video]

Right before he died he canceled a concert in Minneapolis that I couldn't make it to but I didn't check if I could make the make up date... He died about 6 days after the make up date and I have kicked myself ever since...

re: #91 Killgore Trout

That looks like I imagine your home...
Excellent!

re: #89 austin_blue

Are you familiar with this cat? Maybe the best little known guitarist in the States:

My buds Roscoe Beck and Tommy Taylor toured with him for years. Much more appreciated in Europe.

nice...it's cool to know musicians...I get a big kick outa that stuff

re: #29 austin_blue

Huge fan of "Hammer and SICKle," myself. Less subtle, maybe. I loves me a good pun, tho'.

re: #83 ryannon

The kid seemed to like the loft. Have you looked at Earthship houses?

It suggests to me that Beck's shtick is an affectation. Beck may really believe what he is saying, but the melodrama is just there to stroke his knuckle dragging followers.

I honestly think Beck may not have all of his marbles, in a clinical sense. Not that I am in the least qualified to make that assessment.

re: #95 nanook37

Right before he died he canceled a concert in Minneapolis that I couldn't make it to but I didn't check if I could make the make up date... He died about 6 days after the make up date and I have kicked myself ever since...

My friend went to his last concert in Wisconsin. SRV & Eric Clapton on stage together...dueling guitars. He said it was unreal. I wish a video would come out.

re: #91 Killgore Trout

Wow! That some cool shit. I could happily live here. A little room for me and a lot of room to grow food. Thanks for posting that.

Yes indeed. Hobbit-like, but unaffectedly so: everything serves a purpose and nothing is 'decor'. Brilliant use of available resources.

Glad you liked it. And that greenhouse looks like hydroponics heaven...

re: #100 Existential_Donuts

It suggests to me that Beck's shtick is an affectation. Beck may really believe what he is saying, but the melodrama is just there to stroke his knuckle dragging followers.

I honestly think Beck may not have all of his marbles, in a clinical sense. Not that I am in the least qualified to make that assessment.

I get home from work on turn on Fox..pop open a cold beer and yell at the TV..
CRY BECK..Come on CRY BECK! Let me see those tears Glenn!
Clown TV

re: #87 reine.de.tout

Hi, do you have any areas of the cookbook that are Lean and need Beefing up? I have a few favorites in my arsenal.

Texas...that means some Delbert McClinton...encore

Babalu is reporting Cuban bloggers are being detained and 'beaten severely'.

Penultimos Dias has word that Yoani Sanchez and other Cuban bloggers have been arrested in Havana.

Yoani Sánchez, Orlando Luis Pardo, Ciro Díaz and Claudia Cadelo among those arrested. Cadelo is reported to have already been released. Details on whereabouts of other dissident bloggers are still sketchy.

re: #103 HoosierHoops

All I know of Glenn Beck, I have learned on LGF.
My TV is still clean :)
Well, of Glenn Beck, at least!

re: #84 Slumbering Behemoth

Hi Slumbering, talk to me about tri-tip. Is it more tender than an eye of round? Do you marinate it and grill it or roast?

re: #83 ryannon

Earthships

www.earthships.com

re: #106 NJDhockeyfan

Babalu is reporting Cuban bloggers are being detained and 'beaten severely'.

Crap.

re: #104 prairiefire

Hi, do you have any areas of the cookbook that are Lean and need Beefing up? I have a few favorites in my arsenal.

Click her nic and check out the cookbook blog. She has a list there of what the book is lacking.

re: #94 simoom

Battle of the douchebags. Kos "screw them" Zungia is hardly someone to lecture people on tasteless behavior. Kos definately got the better of that exchange. Tancredo lost his cool, it's a shame the opponents of healthcare reform can't find better spokespeople. It's a godsend to the Dems.

re: #101 NJDhockeyfan

My friend went to his last concert in Wisconsin. SRV & Eric Clapton on stage together...dueling guitars. He said it was unreal. I wish a video would come out.

he played Kalamazoo the night before he died...I was there

re: #96 Floral Giraffe

That looks like I imagine your home...
Excellent!

She can water my plants any time.

re: #104 prairiefire

Hi, do you have any areas of the cookbook that are Lean and need Beefing up? I have a few favorites in my arsenal.

soups/stews
beverages/refreshments
salads

Those are the 3 categories we're a bit short in.

re: #113 albusteve

he played Kalamazoo the night before he died...I was there

Jealous. He is one of the few musicians I wanted to see but missed.

re: #112 Killgore Trout

Battle of the douchebags. Kos "screw them" Zungia is hardly someone to lecture people on tasteless behavior. Kos definately got the better of that exchange. Tancredo lost his cool, it's a shame the opponents of healthcare reform can't find better spokespeople. It's a godsend to the Dems.

LOL! One is a douchebag, the other is a turd sandwich. lol

re: #115 reine.de.tout

soups/stews
beverages/refreshments
salads

Those are the 3 categories we're a bit short in.

Even after a year of lurking, I don't know much about the cookbook.
Is there a CB101?

re: #115 reine.de.tout

soups/stews
beverages/refreshments
salads

Those are the 3 categories we're a bit short in.

I have your "beverage/refreshment" category covered.

re: #101 NJDhockeyfan

My friend went to his last concert in Wisconsin. SRV & Eric Clapton on stage together...dueling guitars. He said it was unreal. I wish a video would come out.

That was I think 3 days after the concert in Minneapolis I should have gone to. How cool would have the SRV/EC gig been...

re: #119 MandyManners

I have your "beverage/refreshment" category covered.

heh. Wish we could use those.
We've been askeerd of using anything that we know has been published elsewhere.

Beverages/Refreshments

The Mandy

submitted by MandyManners

1 lowball glass
1 bottle of Basil Hayden's

Step one: Remove cap from bottle
Step two: pour contents of bottle in glass
Step three: Drink

re: #118 Decatur Deb

Even after a year of lurking, I don't know much about the cookbook.
Is there a CB101?

If you click my nic, it will take you to the COOKBOOK BLOG!
You can read back and see what we did for Volume 1, how it was handled, etc.

The cookbook is priced to make a $5 "profit". The profits are split 50/50 between LGF and Soldier's Angels.

There is a link at the blog, you can take a look at Volume 1 and BUY A COPY if you want (they are printed to order). Pay attention to the artwork for Volume 1, our own Jaunte did that! It's worth the price of the cookbook all by itself.

re: #121 reine.de.tout

Do you have the classic 7 layer salad?
Also, I've got a classic Italian w/ red onions and artichoke hearts.

re: #119 MandyManners

I have your "beverage/refreshment" category covered.

BUT - we have managed to include your Egg Goop in this copy.
With a special note.

re: #124 prairiefire

Do you have the classic 7 layer salad?
Also, I've got a classic Italian w/ red onions and artichoke hearts.

Send 'em on!

re: #124 prairiefire

Do you have the classic 7 layer salad?
Also, I've got a classic Italian w/ red onions and artichoke hearts.

Oooo!

I pity any fool that watches Beck and can't see that the guy is doing a gigantic put on. Its all a show for $$$.

Too bad people eat it up like pro wrestling.

re: #62 reine.de.tout

I'm an engineer. Keep your proofs as far away from me as possible!

re: #105 albusteve

Texas...that means some Delbert McClinton...encore

[Video]

Delbert is 69 now.

re: #122 Sharmuta

OK, I will send to your email by Sunday. I have to check with my sis in law on the Italian.

re: #123 reine.de.tout

Got your links and they work fine. I have about 2-3 weeks of relative calmness around here before I get insanely busy. I'll take a look at them this weekend or early next week.

re: #131 prairiefire

Send it to Reine- I'm just the Cookbook Brute Squad.

re: #132 Killgore Trout

Got your links and they work fine. I have about 2-3 weeks of relative calmness around here before I get insanely busy. I'll take a look at them this weekend or early next week.

Thank you!

re: #130 austin_blue

Delbert is 69 now.

I love Delbert! I ripped everything he has done from the net
/Don't judge me!
*wink*

re: #133 Sharmuta

Will Do!

Chocolate chip cheese crisp. My favorite recipe.

Barney Frank present during marijuana bust

FOX25 has learned that Congressman Barney Frank was present during a marijuana arrest at James Ready's home in Ogunquit, Maine. Ready is well-known for his relationship with Congressman Frank.

According to a police report, police charged Ready with marijuana possession, cultivation and use of drug paraphernalia in August of 2007. Ready admitted to civil possession and paid a fine. The remaining charges were dismissed in 2008.

Sources tell FOX25 that when Frank was questioned he told police that he did not live in the house and that he only smoked cigars.

Congressman Frank tells FOX25 that he was surprised and disappointed with what police found. He also tells us that he wouldn't recognize a marijuana plant if he saw one because he is, "not a great outdoorsman," and ,"wouldn't recognize most plants."

re: #123 reine.de.tout

If you click my nic, it will take you to the COOKBOOK BLOG!
You can read back and see what we did for Volume 1, how it was handled, etc.

The cookbook is priced to make a $5 "profit". The profits are split 50/50 between LGF and Soldier's Angels.

There is a link at the blog, you can take a look at Volume 1 and BUY A COPY if you want (they are printed to order). Pay attention to the artwork for Volume 1, our own Jaunte did that! It's worth the price of the cookbook all by itself.

Thanks--Newbies need sekrit info.

re: #136 prairiefire

Indeed- or I will yell at you. ;)

re: #119 MandyManners

Oh, for fuck's sake. My dinger is still broken.

re: #138 NJDhockeyfan

Barney Frank present during marijuana bust

heh, is it 4:20 already?

re: #140 Sharmuta

Somehow I think you would do it in a nice way, maybe just loudly!

re: #141 MandyManners

Oh, for fuck's sake. My dinger is still broken.

Too easy.

re: #142 WindUpBird

heh, is it 4:20 already?

It always is somewhere.

I can Ding!! Ding~A~Ling~A~Ding~Dong!

re: #141 MandyManners

Oh, for fuck's sake. My dinger is still broken.

TMI

re: #121 reine.de.tout

heh. Wish we could use those.
We've been askeerd of using anything that we know has been published elsewhere.

Why not ask the makers of Basil Hayden's if it would be okay to recommend it or the other bourbons they sell?

Heck, fire! It neve hurts to ask.

You know that commercial that has a down syndrome girl voted in as the homecoming queen?

Life imitating art.

Outgoing autistic student EHS homecoming king

Disabilities like autism can create a barrier from the world making it difficult to reach out and socialize with others.

In an inspiring embrace of acceptance on a mass scale, students at Ellison High School elected Jesse McKenzie their homecoming king, a young man with autism and an infectious outgoing attitude.

As Ellison's three candidates for homecoming king and queen walked to the middle of the football field at halftime of Friday's game, the packed student section chanted Jesse's name.

After the two runners-up were announced, Verna McKenzie embraced her son and friend Kyle Skinner clapped his hands in support.

McKenzie smiled widely as he bore the crown. The fans cheered their approval.

After standing for several photos on the sideline, Jesse indicated he was surprised and pleased and that he knew the sea of students cheering him on really cared about him.

re: #148 MandyManners

Why not ask the makers of Basil Hayden's if it would be okay to recommend it or the other bourbons they sell?

Heck, fire! It neve hurts to ask.

yeah, I'll ask!
If I use their brand name . . . it's publicity for them.

re: #122 Sharmuta

Beverages/Refreshments

The Mandy

submitted by MandyManners

1 lowball glass
1 bottle of Basil Hayden's

Step one: Remove cap from bottle
Step two: pour contents of bottle in glass
Step three: Drink

Step one: Open bottle.
Step two: pour a bit into the glass.
Step three: Sip and savor. (This is not "drinking" stuff. This is Basil Hayden's.)

re: #150 reine.de.tout

yeah, I'll ask!
If I use their brand name . . . it's publicity for them.

See if they'd like to buy a full page ad.

re: #125 reine.de.tout

BUT - we have managed to include your Egg Goop in this copy.
With a special note.

Fookin'-A!

re: #125 reine.de.tout

BUT - we have managed to include your Egg Goop in this copy.
With a special note.

BTW, what's that last bit about?

(Brutally yanking the thread back on topic) Stewart starting in my time zone.
The Beck bit was such an effort, there will probably be backblast.
'Night All.

re: #130 austin_blue

Delbert is 69 now.

You fucking pervert!

re: #150 reine.de.tout

yeah, I'll ask!
If I use their brand name . . . it's publicity for them.

Talk to their PR person; show them that they're already on the cover of Cookbook 1, and ask if they'd like to contribute to Soldier's Angels in exchange for a back cover ad...

The Astro Zombies is on instant play on Netflix (I know there are some b-movie aficionados out there). Currently at minute 3:00. Doesn't look like it's going to disappoint. :)
I'll stop talking to no one now.

re: #138 NJDhockeyfan

Frank was questioned he told police that he did not live in the house and that he only smoked cigars.

Is that the latest slang?

re: #114 Killgore Trout

Um yes. I think I agree. And I'll leave it at that.

re: #154 MandyManners

BTW, what's that last bit about?

Special acknowledgment of our error and prominent display of your recipe.

re: #151 MandyManners

Is that a good Bourbon? My husband usually drinks Maker's Mark or Wild turkey.

re: #67 Bobibutu

A job well done - and very funny.

What I would give for a fresh Durian.

Last time I was in Surabaya was after a week up in Tretes and then caught the ferry to Bali. Back in the 70s.

Ah, the Durian...haven't developed a taste for them yet, although the smell doesn't bother me much anymore. You may be glad to know that they do have them shipped in nowadays to chinatowns across the USA, though I have been told that they're not quite the same as the original item. (Be prepared to spend about 3 dollars a pound.) It sounds like you have fond memories of your time in Indonesia, (albeit well before my day) so give one a try again...the scent and taste may bring back way more memories!

As for Surabaya, I visited every year between 2004 and 2008...you may be surprised that the core of the old town is still relatively intact, although the city has sprawled far beyond it's 70's boundaries. For a city with very few visitor attractions, there's something about it that makes it so easy to to meet and make friends. Hope to go back there on my Indonesian sojourn next year, finances permitting.

re: #157 jaunte

Talk to their PR person; show them that they're already on the cover of Cookbook 1, and ask if they'd like to contribute to Soldier's Angels in exchange for a back cover ad...

OK.
Not a bad idea.

re: #144 Decatur Deb

Too easy.

Does it involve a rope?

re: #108 prairiefire

Hi Slumbering, talk to me about tri-tip. Is it more tender than an eye of round? Do you marinate it and grill it or roast?

I honestly don't know how it compares to an eye of round, I mostly get Tri-Tip for the price and the fact that it's easy to cook. I always grill it, but I suppose you could roast it as well.

The benefit I get from grilling is that I buy it untrimmed as it is cheaper per pound. It will have about a half inch thick layer of fat on one side. I sear it on the lean side for a bit, then cook it the rest of the way on the fat side, which grills off most of the fat. Direct heat. I keep a squirt gun handy for the inevitable fat/flame flare up.

Sometimes I marinate with some of this mixed with some red wine vinegar, olive oil, and some cloves of crushed garlic. The amounts I use depend on the size of the cut. I marinate no more than 24 hours, as the vinegar starts to really break down the fat after that.

Sometimes I use a simple Pappy's rub, easy and tasty.

I grill until the internal temp reads about 140-145, then take it off and cover it for about 20-30 minutes. This helps the meat reabsorb the juices. Slice it against the grain as this makes for smaller fibers in the meat, which makes it more tender. I use an Appalachian Bow Saw, which can cut sandwich style thin slices.

One of these days, when I get brave, I may try out this paste:

1/2 cup grate Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon seasoned pepper
4 cloves minced garlic

/Wow. Who knew that all it took to get me to blab on at length was to ask me about friggin' Tri-Tip?

re: #150 reine.de.tout

yeah, I'll ask!
If I use their brand name . . . it's publicity for them.

Why not look into it?

re: #167 MandyManners

Why not look into it?

Yes, Sharmuta and Jaunte both suggested getting them to either buy the back cover for an ad, or get the ad for a donation to Soldier's Angels.

I'll get in touch with 'em.

Great ideas.

re: #153 MandyManners
Distant movie-cookbook reference
"Standstill you fooking praawwn"
Favorite line from District 19.

re: #161 reine.de.tout

Special acknowledgment of our error and prominent display of your recipe.

Oh, no.

No.

re: #162 prairiefire

Yes Basil Hayden is some pretty nice stuff - I like my Makers Mark but BH is a cut above (along with Bakers, Bookers, etc...)

re: #162 prairiefire

Is that a good Bourbon? My husband usually drinks Maker's Mark or Wild turkey.

Maker's is good stuff. So is WT 101.

re: #135 HoosierHoops

I love Delbert! I ripped everything he has done from the net
/Don't judge me!
*wink*

Delbert was one of the first Lubbockians to move to Austin. Waylon, Joe Ely, Jimmy Dale Gilmore, they all made their way down here during the heyday of the Armadillo. I was a lowly Second Louie in pilot training when a classmate invited me to his wedding in Austin in the late 70's. We got there the night before- a Friday- and went to the 'Dillo. It was the damndest thing. A local group, Shiva's Headband, opened and Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen headlined. I vowed that I would live in this town. After I flew jets for a while and did a fair amount of international oil field work, I moved here in '89.

Haven't regretted a minute of it. Great little city.

re: #162 prairiefire

But, off-the-cuff advice: it's all shit if he has a problem with any of it.

re: #156 MandyManners

You fucking pervert!

Am I getting dinged for that?

re: #175 austin_blue

Am I getting dinged for that?

In bed.

re: #175 austin_blue

Am I getting dinged for that?

Her dinger is broken.

re: #168 reine.de.tout

Yes, Sharmuta and Jaunte both suggested getting them to either buy the back cover for an ad, or get the ad for a donation to Soldier's Angels.

I'll get in touch with 'em.

Great ideas.

Well, that'll bring Corporate Amerika right into the middle of it all.

I've got to laugh about this...
Every couple of minutes Winston goes prancing across the room like he is the Cock of the walk...He looks at me like he is so spoiled...And prances on...
I never thought in my life I would own a Beverly Hills Chihuahua who is completely spoiled...And such a brat...You see him in my avatar? When it snows here I'm putting him in the hot tub with sunglasses on..A drink and a tiny robe nearby...Should be a classic avatar..Spoiled little dog!

re: #28 Charles

I'm flabbergasted tonight to discover that the LGF web server has been running PHP 5, when I thought we were still using version 4. Apparently the new server was set up that way about a year ago, even though I thought we were staying at version 4.

I'm like a kid in a candy shop. PHP 5! New functions! Native JSON support! Simple XML! Cleaner object oriented code. Ahem. OK, I'll calm down.

How do you not know? That's funny...

re: #169 Rightwingconspirator

Distant movie-cookbook reference
"Standstill you fooking praawwn"
Favorite line from District 19.

I have no idea what you're talking about but, I'm sure it's humorous to those who do know.

Last weekend I saw something at Larry's Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest. The occasion was our 15th anniversary and I was looking for a little something extra for my wife Julie. What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse- sized Tazer.

Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy, thinking to myself that it couldn't be all that bad with only two triple-A batteries, right? There I sat in my recliner, my cat Gracie looking on intently (trusting little soul) while I was reading the directions and thinking that I really needed to try this thing out on a flesh & blood moving target. I must admit I thought about zapping Gracie (for a fraction of a second) and thought better of it. She is such a sweet cat.

So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a tank top with my reading glasses perched delicately on the bridge of my nose, directions in one hand, and tazer in another. The directions said that a one-second burst would shock and disorient your assailant; a two-second burst was supposed to cause muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily control; a three-second burst would purportedly make your assailant flop on the ground like a fish out of water. Any burst longer than three seconds would be wasting the batteries.

What happened next is almost beyond description, but I'll do my best.. .

I'm sitting there alone, Gracie looking on with her head cocked to one side as to say, 'don't do it dipshit,' reasoning that a one second burst from such a tiny little ole thing couldn't hurt all that bad. I decided to give myself a one second burst just for heck of it. I touched the prongs to my naked thigh, pushed the button, and . .

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD . . WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION ... . WHAT THE HELL!!!

I'm pretty sure Jessie Ventura ran in through the side door, picked me up in the recliner, then body slammed us both on the carpet, over and over and over again. I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the fetal position, with tears in my eyes, body soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles nowhere to be found, with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest position, and tingling in my legs? The cat was making meowing sounds I had never heard before, clinging to a picture frame hanging above the fireplace, obviously in an attempt to avoid getting slammed by my body flopping all over the living room.

Note: If you ever feel compelled to 'mug' yourself with a tazer, one note of caution: there is no such thing as a one second burst when you zap yourself! You will not let go of that thing until it is dislodged from your hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor.. A three second burst would be considered conservative?

IT HURT LIKE HELL!!!
A minute or so later (I can't be sure, as time was a relative thing at that point), I collected my wits (what little I had left), sat up and surveyed the landscape. My bent reading glasses were on the mantel of the fireplace. The recliner was upside down and about 8 feet or so from where it originally was. My triceps, right thigh and both nipples were still twitching. My face felt like it had been shot up with Novocain, and my bottom lip weighed 88 lbs. I had no control over the drooling.

Apparently I pooped on myself, but was too numb to know for sure and my sense of smell was gone. I saw a faint smoke cloud above my head which I believe came from my hair. I'm still looking for my nuts and I'm offering a significant reward for their safe return!

P.S... My wife, can't stop laughing about my experience, loved the gift, and now regularly threatens me with it!

If you think education is difficult, try being stupid

re: #176 Sharmuta

In bed.

Yow! I get the feeling that Mandy might be a little high maintenance...

((ducks. good thing that dinger is busted))

re: #175 austin_blue

Am I getting dinged for that?

I'm not able to "DING".

re: #184 MandyManners

Your Whack!er still works, though.

re: #181 MandyManners

Sorry, took a shot that you had seen the recent movie "District 19". Prawns as movie character and cookbook ingredient double entendre that just epic FAILed. My bad :)

re: #149 NJDhockeyfan

I absolutely love those kinds of stories! Thanks for sharing. Very cool and inspiring.

re: #182 Racer X

Last weekend I saw something at Larry's Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest. The occasion was our 15th anniversary and I was looking for a little something extra for my wife Julie. What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse- sized Tazer.

Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy, thinking to myself that it couldn't be all that bad with only two triple-A batteries, right? There I sat in my recliner, my cat Gracie looking on intently (trusting little soul) while I was reading the directions and thinking that I really needed to try this thing out on a flesh & blood moving target. I must admit I thought about zapping Gracie (for a fraction of a second) and thought better of it. She is such a sweet cat.

So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a tank top with my reading glasses perched delicately on the bridge of my nose, directions in one hand, and tazer in another. The directions said that a one-second burst would shock and disorient your assailant; a two-second burst was supposed to cause muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily control; a three-second burst would purportedly make your assailant flop on the ground like a fish out of water. Any burst longer than three seconds would be wasting the batteries.

What happened next is almost beyond description, but I'll do my best.. .

I'm sitting there alone, Gracie looking on with her head cocked to one side as to say, 'don't do it dipshit,' reasoning that a one second burst from such a tiny little ole thing couldn't hurt all that bad. I decided to give myself a one second burst just for heck of it. I touched the prongs to my naked thigh, pushed the button, and . .

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD . . WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION ... . WHAT THE HELL!!!

I'm pretty sure Jessie Ventura ran in through the side door, picked me up in the recliner, then body slammed us both on the carpet, over and over and over again. I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the fetal position, with tears in my eyes, body soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles nowhere to be found, with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest position, and tingling in my legs? The cat was making meowing sounds I had never heard before, clinging to a picture frame hanging above the fireplace, obviously in an attempt to avoid getting slammed by my body flopping all over the living room.

Note: If you ever feel compelled to 'mug' yourself with a tazer, one note of caution: there is no such thing as a one second burst when you zap yourself! You will not let go of that thing until it is dislodged from your hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor.. A three second burst would be considered conservative?

IT HURT LIKE HELL!!!
A minute or so later (I can't be sure, as time was a relative thing at that point), I collected my wits (what little I had left), sat up and surveyed the landscape. My bent reading glasses were on the mantel of the fireplace. The recliner was upside down and about 8 feet or so from where it originally was. My triceps, right thigh and both nipples were still twitching. My face felt like it had been shot up with Novocain, and my bottom lip weighed 88 lbs. I had no control over the drooling.

Apparently I pooped on myself, but was too numb to know for sure and my sense of smell was gone. I saw a faint smoke cloud above my head which I believe came from my hair. I'm still looking for my nuts and I'm offering a significant reward for their safe return!

P.S... My wife, can't stop laughing about my experience, loved the gift, and now regularly threatens me with it!

If you think education is difficult, try being stupid

Well, the traditional 15th anniversary gift is crystal, but if meth is not available, a taser is right up there on the Romantic Gift List.

;-)

re: #166 Slumbering Behemoth

Thanks, that paste looks excellent! We still have a broken outside grill and I use my Crueset grill pan inside on the stove with the Jen-Air on. Mostly that just works for sirloin shish-kabobs and filets as everything else is too greasy for the stovetop.
I knew you would like to talk about tri-tip, seeing as how you prefer it over Birthday Cake!!
Night, Lizards!

re: #182 Racer X

Good gravy.

Lech Walesa: Tough interview

Journalists often like to start out an interview with a softball question to break the ice before moving on to controversial topics. This tactic clearly doesn't work on former Polish President and Solidarity leader Lech Walesa:

SPIEGEL ONLINE: Are you looking forward to travelling to Berlin on Monday for the 20th anniversary celebration of the fall of the Berlin Wall?

Walesa: It's not important whether I'm looking forward to it or not. I am a politician who played an important role in the reunification of Germany and I was invited to take part in the celebration. It's not like a piece of candy handed out to a sweet little boy.

re: #182 Racer X

You in or around Huntsville, AL, Racer?

re: #156 MandyManners

How dare you say what I was thinking!

re: #149 NJDhockeyfan

You know that commercial that has a down syndrome girl voted in as the homecoming queen?

Life imitating art.

Outgoing autistic student EHS homecoming king

They've come a long way since "Carrie"

re: #193 Irenicum

How dare you say what I was thinking!

Gutter minds. All gutter minds. If we are fortunate, we will all be 69.

In which case, we will all be perverts.

Not that there is anything wrong with that!

Oh man. Markos just pw0ned Tom Tancredo on the Ed Show (w/ David Schuster hosting)

re: #187 Irenicum

I absolutely love those kinds of stories! Thanks for sharing. Very cool and inspiring.

I like these kinds of stories too.

BTW...did you happen to see this today?

(Have tissues handy)

re: #163 Surabaya Stew

Ah, the Durian...

Yes - they freeze them here. Not the same. But I will pick one up just for fun - it's been a looong time.
Fond memories. There is an old saying in SEAsia - "when the Durians go down, the sarongs go up."

Spent several years working and traveling from Sumatra to Irian Jaya. The islands in the Flores Sea are my favorite.

Do you travel to Surabaya while in Indonesia or is that your primary destination?

re: #192 talon_262

You in or around Huntsville, AL, Racer?

CA

re: #182 Racer X

Note: If you ever feel compelled to 'mug' yourself with a tazer, one note of caution: there is no such thing as a one second burst when you zap yourself! You will not let go of that thing until it is dislodged from your hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor..

Note: I thought everyone knew that.

re: #190 MandyManners

Good gravy.

He mentioned the poop.

re: #173 austin_blue

It's the one part of Texas I've always wanted to visit for exactly what you described. Very cool. And very jealous.

re: #184 MandyManners

I'm not able to "DING".

They have drugs for that now.

I don't give a rat's about Beck, but at least Fox has had the decency to refuse to buy into the absolute crap that's being broadcast on the other networks re the nutjob major and his secondhand PTSD.
It's cowardly and absurd that they will not just report the news without disclaiming themselves all to hell with this ' the military made him do it ' shiite.
We get it... they don't like that George Bush went into the ME. They don't like his wars.
This is a lame, lame way to stomp their feet.

re: #200 mich-again

Note: I thought everyone knew that.

Now you tell me.

re: #196 Conservative Moonbat

Oh man. Markos just pw0ned Tom Tancredo on the Ed Show (w/ David Schuster hosting)

[Video]

Pity. If those two are contesting, I'd hope they both lose.

re: #201 bosforus

He mentioned the poop.

He got the brown note too?

re: #196 Conservative Moonbat

Oh man. Markos just pw0ned Tom Tancredo on the Ed Show (w/ David Schuster hosting)

[Video]

How tough a shot is that? Tancredo is an ideologue. No meat behind the rhetoric.

re: #151 MandyManners

Step one: Open bottle.
Step two: pour a bit into the glass.
Step three: Sip and savor. (This is not "drinking" stuff. This is Basil Hayden's.)

I gotta give that a try. I'm mostly a craft beer guy, but I occasionally have some Makers.

re: #182 Racer X

Thanks; now I know what to not get my fiance for Christmas under any circumstances!
:-D

re: #182 Racer X

Look at it this way... if you wanted to be a cop ( at least here), you'd have to get 'tased, bro. They all have to experience it during their training.

re: #199 Racer X

Wasn't sure if your story was something you ran across or if it was something you actually did...there's a Larry's Pistol and Pawn in Huntsville that the company I work for has as a customer.

re: #206 Dark_Falcon

Pity. If those two are contesting, I'd hope they both lose.

Here's another unlikely pair.

Sarah Palin, Barney Frank to headline Gridiron Club Winter Dinner

On the blackboard, is that a Feynman diagram between ACORN and Che?

re: #208 austin_blue

How tough a shot is that? Tancredo is an ideologue. No meat behind the rhetoric.

So is Mr. "Screw them". He's just better at debating. He's still not someone I'll ever root for.

Racer X, you are nuts! The last time I zapped myself on purpose it was 220 volts. I decided that was enough of that.

re: #182 Racer X

Next time you get creative set up a video camera. That one would have gone viral on Youtube. Hell you probably could have sold it for megabucks.

Missed opportunity.

re: #204 tradewind

I don't give a rat's about Beck, but at least Fox has had the decency to refuse to buy into the absolute crap that's being broadcast on the other networks re the nutjob major and his secondhand PTSD.
It's cowardly and absurd that they will not just report the news without disclaiming themselves all to hell with this ' the military made him do it ' shiite.
We get it... they don't like that George Bush went into the ME. They don't like his wars.
This is a lame, lame way to stomp their feet.

Uhhh...Fox News: Fort Hood subject may have suffered from compassion fatigue

All the major cable networks wedge a narrative in between the facts, occassionaly make up facts, and cast about for audience hooks.

re: #204 tradewind

I haven't noticed any of that in the network news reports on the issue, but then again I don't have cable.

re: #212 talon_262

Wasn't sure if your story was something you ran across or if it was something you actually did...there's a Larry's Pistol and Pawn in Huntsville that the company I work for has as a customer.

I got that in email - I've never done anything like that. OK well yes I have. The spud gun incident is still legendary.

re: #213 NJDhockeyfan

Here's another unlikely pair.

Sarah Palin, Barney Frank to headline Gridiron Club Winter Dinner

As long as they don't debate. Frank vs. Palin is like a match between M2HB and a moose. The moose may seem impressive, but you know who's going to win.

re: #182 Racer X

You just made my night! My stomach hurts from laughing so hard!

re: #64 austin_blue

Well, as long as folks are throwing SRV up here, take a listen to this little piece of live guitar heaven:

I'm heretically not a big SRV fan, so I must ask: do actual SRV fans like any of his songs that weren't Hendrix covers? I'm going to go all the way out on the limb and say that I don't think Stevie Ray Vaughn was a particularly imaginative musician, and I doubt that there would be as much veneration directed his way if he were still alive.

re: #219 Slumbering Behemoth

I haven't noticed any of that in the network news reports on the issue, but then again I don't have cable.

Cable is becoming less and less necessary these days. Most of my favorite shows can be found on these internets.

re: #202 Irenicum

It's the one part of Texas I've always wanted to visit for exactly what you described. Very cool. And very jealous.

Yeah, well, it's referred to by the 'Pubs as the People's Republic of Travis County. Go figure. Low crime. Thriving arts scene (I attended a fund raiser with Richard Linklater last night- he's shorter than you would think). Solid growth. It's kind of a capitalist heaven. But hated by many of the people in this State.

Typical tag line:

"Steers and queers, nowhere but Austin."

re: #214 abolitionist

On the blackboard, is that a Feynman diagram between ACORN and Che?

Oh, bless you.

re: #223 negativ

I'm heretically not a big SRV fan, so I must ask: do actual SRV fans like any of his songs that weren't Hendrix covers? I'm going to go all the way out on the limb and say that I don't think Stevie Ray Vaughn was a particularly imaginative musician, and I doubt that there would be as much veneration directed his way if he were still alive.

Why do you have to go negative on SRV?

/Oh, the nickname.

re: #223 negativ

I'm heretically not a big SRV fan, so I must ask: do actual SRV fans like any of his songs that weren't Hendrix covers? I'm going to go all the way out on the limb and say that I don't think Stevie Ray Vaughn was a particularly imaginative musician, and I doubt that there would be as much veneration directed his way if he were still alive.

Music is like fine wine..
Every one can disagree and still be right..
It's a matter of taste..

re: #218 WindUpBird
It's not their fault that they have to report/ write news copy about what the other a---holes say.
I'm talking about their opinion shows, their talking heads. The Op/ed'ing on the other networks is sickening.
BTW... did we ever find out whether or not the aloha snackbar [sic] slogan was shouted , or was that a rumor?

re: #205 Racer X

Now you tell me.

I bet that was somewhere in the owner's manual.

re: #215 Dark_Falcon

So is Mr. "Screw them". He's just better at debating. He's still not someone I'll ever root for.

It's not a matter of "root for". If a right wing ideologue can be taken to pieces in an open debate like that, one has to wonder what the basis of his supporter's faith entails! If the Emperor has no clothes, why is anyone listening to him when he flaps his jaws?

re: #225 austin_blue

Yeah, well, it's referred to by the 'Pubs as the People's Republic of Travis County. Go figure. Low crime. Thriving arts scene (I attended a fund raiser with Richard Linklater last night- he's shorter than you would think). Solid growth. It's kind of a capitalist heaven. But hated by many of the people in this State.

Typical tag line:

"Steers and queers, nowhere but Austin."

Thriving tech and game development scene as well. A lot of folks consider Portland and Austin to be sister cities. Texas can hate 'em all they want, there are brilliant minds in Austin.

O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife.
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness
And every gain divine!

re: #223 negativ

I'm heretically not a big SRV fan, so I must ask: do actual SRV fans like any of his songs that weren't Hendrix covers? I'm going to go all the way out on the limb and say that I don't think Stevie Ray Vaughn was a particularly imaginative musician, and I doubt that there would be as much veneration directed his way if he were still alive.

Roadhouse blues is not for everyone, but as a practitioner, he was killer bee. I understand that it might not be your cup of tea.

re: #182 Racer X

That is the funniest thing I've read in a long time. Thank you for sacrificing yourself for the amusement of lizards.

re: #232 WindUpBird

When I was in school at UT Austin, that line "Steers and queers, nowhere but Austin" came mostly from disappointed Aggies.

re: #229 tradewind

It's not their fault that they have to report/ write news copy about what the other a---holes say.
I'm talking about their opinion shows, their talking heads. The Op/ed'ing on the other networks is sickening.
BTW... did we ever find out whether or not the aloha snackbar [sic] slogan was shouted , or was that a rumor?

Oh, I gotcha. Yeah, the opinion shows are different. The only opinion show on any of the cable news networks I like is Rachel Maddow. And her mostly because her show is sort of half Daily Show.

(Aloha Snackbar XD)

re: #231 austin_blue
It's an individual-to-individual thing.
Try having Nancy Pelosi debate Newt Gingrich, and get back to us.

re: #238 tradewind

It's an individual-to-individual thing.
Try having Nancy Pelosi debate Newt Gingrich, and get back to us.

Not fair, Gingrich isn't in office. Gimme Gingrich versus HOWARD DEAN. I'd pay for tickets to that. I'd buy the foam #1 finger and the popcorn and the overpriced beer.

re: #232 WindUpBird

Thriving tech and game development scene as well. A lot of folks consider Portland and Austin to be sister cities. Texas can hate 'em all they want, there are brilliant minds in Austin.

Many of the smartest kids in Texas come to UT and get degrees. Then they look around and think: back to Abilene? Lubbock? Amarillo? Odessa? Laredo?

I think I'll just stay here.

There's a huge pool of educated talent in this town. Renewable energy is the next big growth node here.

re: #239 WindUpBird

Not fair, Gingrich isn't in office. Gimme Gingrich versus HOWARD DEAN. I'd pay for tickets to that. I'd buy the foam #1 finger and the popcorn and the overpriced beer.

Dean would be screaming in pain by the time that was over. Gingrich would mop the floor with him or Pelosi.

STOP THE PRESSES!

Michelle Obama has finally made a worst dressed list with this top. Finally.

re: #225 austin_blue

Maybe that's why it's the only part of Texas I'd actually like! I'm not gay, but I've always liked the arts scene and have typically found that the neighborhoods that they thrive in are also quite gay friendly. I guess it's that whole "acceptance" thang! And btw, that's a wonderful thang!

re: #182 Racer X

I have tears in my eyes. I am sorry if you got hurt but that was hilarious!! I am going to send that story to everyone I know!

re: #241 Dark_Falcon

Dean would be screaming in pain by the time that was over. Gingrich would mop the floor with him or Pelosi.

I could not disagree with you more. 8-) I think it'd be a matched fight. Pelosi? eh. But Dean is sharp as a tack.

I think Pelosi versus Boehner would be pretty funny. That could be the undercard.

re: #237 WindUpBird
/That must not be the Daily Show that I know/
I watch Morning Joe, and occasionally Way Too Early, if I am forced to be up at that time of day. The rest of MSNBC's broadcast day is hopeless.
Reasonable people may disagree, of course.
Except when it comes to KaYo. You can't knock Beck and leave out Olbermann , because while he's a different flavor, he's the same kind of insane.

re: #232 WindUpBird

So it's artsy and techy. Double cool with a strawberry on top!

re: #198 Bobibutu

Ah, the Durian...

Yes - they freeze them here. Not the same. But I will pick one up just for fun - it's been a looong time.
Fond memories. There is an old saying in SEAsia - "when the Durians go down, the sarongs go up."

"Ketika dudian jatuh... sarung nya naik" That saying still hold true for the locals, although before I got engaged, there was no need for Durians whenever the time for romance came around! The fruit is still primarily seen as a male aphrodisiac; women will encourage their mates to eat quantities of it before getting them to take Jamu for their "problems". Children prefer it in chip or cookie flavors...totally gross!

Spent several years working and traveling from Sumatra to Irian Jaya. The islands in the Flores Sea are my favorite.

Have only been to Java, Bali and Sulawesi; am getting jealous just thinking about how much fun all that traveling must have been! Was this more of a backpacker thing or for work?

Do you travel to Surabaya while in Indonesia or is that your primary destination?

Since 2004, Indonesia has been my primary destination when vacation time comes around. It was in fact on my first visit to Surabaya that year (on 9/11, ironically enough) that the rest of SE Asia faded away in importance. Somehow, I knew I'd be coming back there again and fate has continually led me there...

SRV tearing it up.

re: #182 Racer X

I can't remember laughing that hard before!

re: #242 Sharmuta

STOP THE PRESSES!

Michelle Obama has finally made a worst dressed list with this top. Finally.

I actually think it looks good on her.

re: #238 tradewind

It's an individual-to-individual thing.
Try having Nancy Pelosi debate Newt Gingrich, and get back to us.

Understood. But that was not what you saw live and in living color. You saw an anti-immigration and culture war ideologue, Tancredo, being taken apart. Your scenario is possible, perhaps even likely. But we will not know that unless it happens.

What you saw was not *potential* but actual.

Tancredo was incompetent at best and a complete idiot at worst. Hard to spin it any other way.

re: #230 mich-again

I bet that was somewhere in the owner's manual.

Education is when you read the fine print.
Experience is what you get when you don't.