The recipe:Fluid extract of Coca: 3 drams USPCitric acid: 3 ozCaffeine: 1 ozSugar: 30 (unclear quantity)Water: 2.5 galLime juice: 2 pints, 1 quartVanilla: 1 ozCaramel: 1.5 oz or more for color The secret 7X flavor (use 2 oz of flavor to 5 gals syrup):Alcohol: 8 ozOrange oil: 20 dropsLemon oil: 30 dropsNutmeg oil: 10 dropsCoriander: 5 dropsNeroli: 10 dropsCinnamon: 10 … Read More
The “Very Very Heavy Burtation” Maybe Not So Funny
Reporter Serene Branson was outside the Staples Center for CBS 2 News in Los Angeles and was set to share the "highlights and backstage coverage" from the music awards show when things went wrong. Massive journalism meltdown? Maybe not. Some news reports suggest she was hospitalized shortly after the report aired — possible stroke? Other news reports deny it, and claims she was … Read More
New Rule
You can't publish your memoirs if you are only 20 years old and haven't really done anything with your life. You can write a book if you like, but just don't call them memoirs.
What So Proudly We Watched At The Twilight’s Last Gleaming…
I was going to give Christine Aguilera a pass for her National Anthem flub in yesterday's Supre Bowl. "Of course she knew the words. She was just nervous. It happens". I was ready to say that. Except maybe she didn't know the words. Because [a]ccording to the Daily Mail, her gaffe matched erroneous lyrics published on Wikipedia, which have since been corrected. … Read More
Site Notes
Yes, I know my blogging is sporadic. Yes, I know I missed writing about the State of the Union, this blog's seventh anniversary, and the 25th anniversary of the Challenger disaster. Lot of things going on right now, and free time is at a premium. Hope to get back to a "normal" blogging routine soon.
“A Unicorn Is Here To See You”
Yes, there is a whole website devoted to taking New Yorker cartoons, and replacing the captions with very literal captions. The site is called "The Monkeys You Ordered" Here's another one. "Sorry this piano doesn’t sound very good — it’s filled with water and dead fish."
I’m A Virgo Now?
The New Dates: Capricorn: Jan. 20 – Feb. 16Aquarius: Feb. 16 – March 11Pisces: March 11- April 18Aries: April 18 – May 13Taurus: May 13 – June 21Gemini: June 21 – July 20Cancer: July 20 – Aug. 10Leo: Aug. 10 – Sept. 16Virgo: Sept. 16 – Oct. 30Libra: Oct. 30 – Nov. 23Scorpio: Nov. 23 – Nov. 29Ophiuchus: Nov. 29 … Read More
Jon Stewart Still Got It….
He hit the right tone last night….. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Arizona Shootings Reaction www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog</a> The Daily Show on Facebook
Congressman Giffords Shot In AZ
Well, she was targetted by a Sarah Palin PAC in an ad that drew some criticism for its violent overtone: P.S.: This rhetoric is truly fucked up. UPDATE: Rumors are it is this guy. Here's his YouTube vid.
The Reviews Are In
Can't complain at all: Play is about love, marriage and gender change By LYNN FELDER Published: January 08, 2011 Ideas about love, marriage and gender mutability combusted on the Theatre Alliance stage Friday night in the hands of an outstanding cast and capable directing by Artistic Director Jamie Lawson. "Looking for Normal" by Jane Anderson tells the story of Roy, … Read More
HGTV Program? Or Film About Human Trafficking?
A. Dying to Leave B. Candice Tells All C. For Rent D. Bought and Sold E. The Unsellables F. Not for Sale G. Buy Me H Gate Keeper I. Property Virgins J. Desperate Spaces ANSWERS BELOW THE FOLD
Women Alone Laughing With Salad
When you compile pictures like this, the result is weird. As in, it kind of makes you wonder about the women and/or the salad.