Thursday, November 1, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
lg (16 fl. oz.) coffee (light/sweet)
1 hash brown bar (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
2 breakfast sausage dogs (mustard)
1 sausage/egg/cheese on biscuit breakfast sandwich (net wt. 6.25 oz.)
bottle of Pomegranate Pear nectar (17.5 fl. oz.)
1 plain bagel
1 orange
can of orange soda (12 fl. oz.)
curried chicken salad on hard french bread sandwich
bag of bbq potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
1/2 pickle (sliced lengthwise)
4 pepperoncini peppers
1 coffee lollipop
bottle of Red Plum nectar (17.5 fl. oz.)
2 pints of lager
can of soda (12 fl. oz.)
plate of sweet/sour pork and fried pork rice
2 egg rolls
can of coke (12 fl. oz.)
1/2-3/4 pack of cigarettes
The Largest Known Stitched Panorama
Nine Poems
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
lg (16 fl. oz.) coffee (light/sweet)
1 sausage/egg/cheese on biscuit breakfast sandwich (net wt. 6.75 oz.)
2 pints of lager
pint of lager (diff. location)
double shot of espresso (sweet)
2 pints of lager (*) diff. location
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
2 mugs of lager (diff. location)
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
The Great Pumpkin Patch
Happy Halloween!
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, October 29, 2007
med (16 fl. oz.) coffee (light/sweet)
1 checkers fish sandwich
1 checkers cheeseburger
sm order of french fries
bottle of Pomegranate Pear nectar (17.5 fl. oz.)
1 turkey/cheese/lettuce on multi-grain bread sandwich
1 tuna fish salad on multi-grain sandwich
sm-med amount of potato chips
2 pickles (both sliced lengthwise)
3-4 sm cups of water
bottle of fruit punch (20 fl. oz.)
2 mugs of lager
3/4 pack of cigarettes
More City Living Footage: The Former "Homestead"
video
related: Fear Of A Homeless Planet
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Monday, October 29, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, October 28, 2007
lg (24 fl. oz.) coffee (light/sweet)
1 hash brown bar (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
1 sausage/egg/cheese on bagel breakfast sandwich
1 bacon/egg/cheese on bagel breakfast sandwich
2 pints of lager
2 slim jim "smoked snacks" (net wt. 0.28 oz. each)
2 pints of lager (same location)
bag of peanuts (net wt. 1 oz.)
med plate of chicken wings/celery/blue cheese dressing/lg chicken finger/deep fried stuffed jalepeno
1 roast beef/provolone cheese on med bread roll sandwich
2 pints of lager (*) diff location
pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Saturday, October 27, 2007
lg (24 fl. oz.) coffee (light/sweet)
2 breakfast sausage dogs (mustard)
mug of lager
1 Reese's caramel peanut butter cup (net wt. 0.7 oz.)
1 slice of pizza (white cheese/sundried tomatoes)
2 pints of lager (*) diff location
1 roast pork/provolone cheese on kaiser roll sandwich (mayo/horseradish)
2 tomato slices
ramekin of coleslaw
3/4 of pickle (2 slices - both lengthwise)
sm bag of potato chips/tabasco sauce
slightly less than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Letter To The Editor
To The Editor,
re: The American Debate | Getting white men to jump (editorial published Sunday, October 28, 2007)
The reason I will not vote for Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton for President (Democrat Primary) is because, I believe, she is basically a dishonest person. Given a choice between her and a Republican candidate though, I will reluctantly choose her since I also believe the Republican party platform is even more dishonest.
Sincerely,
(Name Withheld)
related:
State Dept. to order U.S. diplomats to Iraq, or else
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Saturday, October 27, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, October 26, 2007
1 pint of egg drop soup
med coffee (light/sweet)
1 hash brown bar (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
1 breakfast sausage dog (mustard)
sm coffee (light/sweet)
1 plain bagel
bottle of lager (12 fl. oz.)
2 slim jim "smoked snacks" (net wt. 0.28 oz. each)
sm vanilla milkshake (McDonalds)
2 double cheeseburgers (McDonalds)
med order of french fries with ketchup (McDonalds)
bottle of lager (12 fl. oz.) diff. location
2 cans of beer (24 fl. oz. total) diff. location
slightly less than a pack of cigarettes
recipe: Beef and Bean Chimichangas
Ingredients:
1. 1 pound lean ground beef
2. 3/4 cup chopped onion
3. 3/4 cup diced green bell pepper
4. 1 1/2 cups whole kernel corn
5. 2 cups taco sauce
6. 2 teaspoons chili powder
7. 1 teaspoon garlic salt
8. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
9. 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
10. 8 (12 inch) flour tortillas
11. 1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12. 1 tablespoon butter, melted
13. shredded lettuce
14. 1 tomato, diced
Cooking Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease, and add the onion, bell pepper, and corn. Cook for about 5 more minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the taco sauce, and season with chili powder, garlic salt and cumin, stirring until blended. Cook until heated through, then remove from heat, and set aside.
3. Open the can of beans, and spread a thin layer of beans onto each of the tortillas. Spoon the beef mixture down the center, and then top with as much shredded cheese as you like. Roll up the tortillas, and place them seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Brush the tortillas with melted butter.
4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Serve with lettuce and tomato.
Yield: 8 servings
Nutrition Info:
Per Serving
* Calories: 836 kcal
* Carbohydrates: 88 g
* Dietary Fiber: 9 g
* Fat: 35 g
* Protein: 40 g
* Sugars: 6 g
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Friday, October 26, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, October 25, 2007
lg (24 fl. oz.) coffee (light/sweet)
1 sausage/egg/cheese on bagel (breakfast) sandwich
1 hash brown bar (2.5 fl. oz.)
bottle of lager (12 fl. oz.)
1 sugar cookie
1 croissant
2 mugs of lager (*)
2 egg rolls
1 pint of "house special" fried rice
1 pint of egg drop soup
sm bag of wonton chips
2 mugs of lager (same location)
slightly less than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional mug of lager
Freaky Friday:
Ugly, And With Pride
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Thursday, October 25, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
2 sm cups of water
3 med-lg coffees (light/sweet)
1 mozzarella cheese/pesto/tomato/lettuce on baguette bread sandwich
bag of bbq potato chips (net wt. 1 1/2 oz.)
3-4 pepperoncini peppers
1/2 pickle (sliced lengthwise)
sm plate of assorted raw vegetables/orange slices
4 sm candies (hard/sweet)
2 sm cups of water
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
note: in the past month also consumed 2 sm "marshmallow type" candies that weren't listed
Quickpicks: Great Reads
Fiasco, by Thomas E. Ricks. A Washington Post reporter details the incredible series of missteps that led to the war in Iraq, and then to the mismanagement of the occupation. The theme that emerges is the frustrating and astounding failure to learn from mistakes; the same poor management issues crop up over and over again, angering both the Iraqis and seasoned American military men while the top civilians in Washington (and you know who you are) stay the course. At this point, there isn't much new information revealed, but seeing all the details laid out dovetailed chronologically brings home the scale of the fiasco, and the thin likelihood that anyone presently in charge has the skill to turn things around, if indeed anyone could this far down the road. Penguin Press, 2006. - Walt Maguire
The Poetry Home Repair Manual, by Ted Kooser. Ted Kooser was our first Midwestern US Poet Laureate (2004-2006). Listen to him: the adjective is not enemy to the noun, but its servant. Nouns inspire associations, so that one adjective limits the reader's options. Many American poets write in first person and in present tense but Kooser advises otherwise. Watch the ends of your lines, how you go off into space. Cute won't do - meaning is preferable. Pack a lot into your title and concentrate on the poem. Buy this book and use it with a Poetry Handbook by either Babette Deutsch (1982) or Mary Oliver (1994). You'll then have a complete home poetry workshop. Bison Books, 2007. -Jay C. Rochelle
The Species Crown, by Curtis Smith. Smith's novella and collection of short stories has an intimate feel, often as if the narrator is whispering his tale directly into your ear. This effect derives in part from Smith's penchant for using the second person; the direct "you" technique has a way of getting close to the skin and making one squirm, both in pleasure and discomfort, as the stories unfold. At the same time, each piece resonates with dark humor, keen intelligence and startling imagery that will keep you moving from story to story without pause. Press 53, 2007. - Aimee LaBrie
Possible Side Effects, by Augusten Burroughs. Possible Side Effects of reading Augusten Burroughs new paperback with the same title will include uncontrollable laughter and some very embarrassing snorts. Burroughs has once again allowed the general masses into his life and we are thankful. In this montage book, he recalls visiting his grandmothers in the South. His one grandmother teaches him the ways of the tooth fairy, fashionable clothing, and manners while the other teaches him the gentle art of revenge. St. Martin's Press, 2006.- Michelle Whittle
recommendations via Philadelphia Stories
unrelated: No Child Left Behind
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
2 sm cups of water/ice
med serving of shredded beef with bell peppers
sm-med side of rice/black beans
2 med pieces of french bread
1 beef empanada
slice of pumpkin pie
2 sm cups of water
sm decaf coffee (sweet)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
City Living Footage
video
Philadelphia - 10/24/07 - 8:40 a.m.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, October 22, 2007
3 lg coffees (light/sweet)
1 onion bagel (cream cheese)
bag of "extra thin" pretzels (net wt. 1 1/2 oz.)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Still Photos: Soon To Be... A Working Studio
Description of Neighborhood:
"If you're looking for swanky, you won't find it in this gritty province. You will find, however, the world-famous Tacconelli's Pizzeria and the popular Byrne's Tavern, not to mention countless corner bars, delis and pizzerias."
City Paper Cityguide pg. 34
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Monday, October 22, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, October 21, 2007
lg (light/sweet) coffee (24 fl. oz.)
1 breakfast sausage dog (mustard)
1 sausage/egg/cheese on bagel (breakfast) sandwich
1 hash brown bar (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
2 lg french breads
sm container of Marinara "sauce & dip" (net wt. 2 oz.)
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
Saturday, October 20, 2007
lg (light/sweet) coffee (24 fl. oz.)
1 sausage/egg/cheese on bagel (breakfast) sandwich
1 hash brown bar (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
lg can of iced tea (23.5 fl. oz.)
2 mugs of beer (*)
1 bacon/lettuce/tomato on toasted white bread sandwich (mayo)
med side of french fries (ketchup)
2 mugs of lager (same location)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
(*) additional mug of lager
Friday, October 19, 2007
1 fish sandwich (lettuce/tomato)
1 hamburger (lettuce/tomato/onion/mustard/ketchup)
sm coffee (light/sweet)
1 raisin bagel
bottle of Pomegranate Pear nectar (17.5 fl. oz.)
1 orange
1 chicken caesar salad (net wt. 13 oz.)
bottle of Red Plum nectar (17.5 fl. oz.)
lg (light/sweet) coffee (24 fl. oz.)
lg french bread
2 sm-med french breads
2 sm containers of "nacho cheese dip" (total net wt. 4 oz.)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
On this date in History:
Today's Highlights
Oct. 22, 1962... President John F. Kennedy announced an air and naval blockade of Cuba, following the discovery of Soviet missile bases on the island.
Oct. 22, 1920... Dr. Timothy Francis Leary, the American psychologist and writer who advocated the use psychedelic drugs, was born. Following his death on May 31, 1996, his obituary appeared in The Times.
October 22, 1870... Harper's Weekly featured a cartoon about Russia's attempt to remilitarize the Black Sea, and its consequent threat to Turkey.
More:
1746 Princeton University in New Jersey received its charter.
1797 French balloonist Andre-Jacques Garnerin made the first parachute descent, landing safely from a height of about 3,000 feet.
1844 Actress Sarah Bernhardt was born in Paris.
1883 The original Metropolitan Opera House in New York held its grand opening with a performance of Gounod's "Faust."
1907 Baseball Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx was born in Sudlersville, Md.
1928 Republican presidential nominee Herbert Hoover spoke of the "American system of rugged individualism" in a speech at New York's Madison Square Garden.
1934 Bank robber Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd was shot to death by federal agents at a farm in East Liverpool, Ohio.
1954 West Germany joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
1968 Apollo 7, with astronauts Wally Schirra, Donn Fulton Eisele and R. Walter Cunningham aboard, returned to Earth.
1979 The U.S. government allowed the deposed Shah of Iran to travel to New York for medical treatment.
1981 The Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization was decertified by the federal government for its strike the previous August.
2001 Washington postal worker Joseph P. Curseen died of inhaled anthrax.
2002 A bus driver was shot to death in Aspen Hill, Md., in the 13th and final attack by the Washington-area sniper.
2004 In a wrenching videotaped statement, kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan begged Britain to help save her by withdrawing its troops from Iraq, saying these "might be my last hours." (Hassan was later killed by her captors.)
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Friday, October 19, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, October 18, 2007
2-3 sm coffees (light/sweet)
1 plain bagel
2 sm lemon roasted chicken wings/breasts
med serving of green beans/carrots medley
med coffee (light/sweet)
2 pints of lager (*)
2 sm slim jims (total net wt. 0.56 oz.)
1 bag of cheez-its (net wt. 1.5 oz.)
2 pints of lager (*) same location
1/2 pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Farmers sue DEA for right to grow industrial hemp
Massive black hole enters the record books
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Thursday, October 18, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
2 med cups of water
2 sugar/raisin cookies
lg (light/sweet) coffee (24 fl. oz.)
2 lg french breads
sm container of "nacho cheese dip" (net wt 2 oz.)
1/4 pack of cigarettes
recipe:
Barbecued Texas Cabrito
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hr
Total: 1 hr 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
5 pounds goat
1/2 cup prepared mustard
1/2 cup lemon pepper
1/2 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup butter
5 large garlic cloves peeled, crushed
2 large bay leaves
3 large lemon quartered
1 large lime quartered
1 medium onion sliced
12 ounces beer
2 cups corn oil
1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions:
Rub the meat completely with the mustard.
Add spices to a large zip-lok bag, seal and shake until mixed.
Place meat in bag and coat with the rub.
Refrigerate overnight.
In a two quart saucepan melt butter, add the onions and garlic.
Saute for five minutes then add lemons, limes and beer.
When the foam subsides add remaining ingredients and
simmer for 20-25 minutes.
Prepare the grill for the indirect heat method and remove the
meat from the bag and place on the grid.
Smoke for 25 minutes at 250 degrees and start basting with the
sop every 25 minutes.
Smoke for 2-3 hours or until internal temperature reaches 155
degrees, then wrap in foil and finish cooking until internal
temperature reaches 185 degrees.
Remove from grill and let meat cool for 20 minutes prior to
slicing.
More:
Deep-Fried Pizza
plus:
State Fair Cream Puffs
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
4 sm coffees (light/sweet)
2 plain bagels
lg (light/sweet) coffee (24 fl. oz.)
2 lg french breads
2 hard boiled eggs (salt/pepper)
bottle of green tea (16 fl. oz.)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Anatomy of a Black Hole
Sea basin expedition nets rare species
Humorous Advert:
Public Goes Fireless
Miracle heaters being given away free with orders for real Amish fireplace mantels to launch the new invention that slashes heat bills, but Amish craftsmen under strain of Christmas rush impose household limit of 2
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, October 15, 2007
2 pretzels (one with mustard)
2-3 sm cups of water/ice
med serving of noodles/chicken casserole
sm-med side serving of green salad (1000 island dressing)
2 med pieces of french bread
1/2 of sweet corn bread muffin
2-3 med cups of cold water
1/2 serving of Jamaican Curry Chicken Roti
sm coffee (light/sweet)
slightly more than a 1/4 pack of cigarettes
email greeting card by Francesco Clemente
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Monday, October 15, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, October 14, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 yellow roll (cream cheese)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Saturday, October 13, 2007
lg (light/sweet) coffee (24 fl. oz.)
2 lg french breads
med pecan coffee (light/sweet)
1 pretzel (mustard)
lg (light/sweet) coffee (24 fl. oz.)
1 (3-cheese) 6" hoagie (lettuce/tomato/onion/oil/salt/pepper)
bag of "baked cheese curls" (net wt. 1 3/4 oz.)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Pleasant Autumn Afternoon Breeze
Sunday, Oct. 14th, 4 p.m.
video
Still Photography:
Warning...Watch Where You're Walking
Saturday, Oct. 13th, 4:40 p.m. - Front/Poplar St. - Philadelphia
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Saturday, October 13, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, October 12, 2007
3-4 sm coffees (light/sweet)
3-4 donut holes (assorted)
1 sm brownie
pint of lager
3 pints of lager (**) diff. location
bottle of beer (same location) 12 fl. oz.
pack of cigarettes
(**) additional pints of lager
Custom Cars
The Gonzo way
bonus round:
Spoon - Soft Effects EP - Live Version
(scroll down to tracks 19-23)
19. Mountain to Sound
20. Waiting for the Kid to Come Out
21. I Could See the Dude
22. Get Out the State
23. Loss Leaders
via Mailing List Archives
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Friday, October 12, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, October 11, 2007
2 sm hershey's chocolate kisses
sm light/sweet coffee
1 pretzel (mustard)
2 pints of lager (*)
2 med plastic cups of popcorn
2 (coffee) cups of (jasmine blossom) green tea
1/2 pack of cigarettes
(*) plus additional pint of lager
T-Shirt Contest
Front of Black T:
HOT CHICKS (printed in Caps/White Lettering above one of the following pics)
Backside of Black-T:
DECENT DUDE MUSIC (printed in Caps/White Lettering above one of the following pics)
Printed in White running up/down sleeves:
DRAG CITY RECORDS
T-Shirt entry #2:
Front of Black T (white lettering) -
*AerialM*AppendixOut*FredArmisen*AugustBorn*AZITA*MegB
aird*bIGfLAME*Sir Richard Bishop*Bonnie"Prince"Billy*B
orisw/MichioKurihara*Broadcast*BrotherJT3*Burnout*Bill
Callahan*ChestnutStation*Concentrick*TheContinentalOP*
CynthiaDall*Damon&Naomi*Espers*John Fahey*FaunFables*B
illFayGroup*FlyingSaucerAttack*MarkFosson*EdithFrost*T
heFuckingChamps*GalacticZooDossier*GastrdelSol*Ghost*D
avidGrubbs*NeilMichaelHagerty*HalfJapanese*NeilHamburg
er*JensHannemann*GaryHiggins*HighLlamas*KevHopper*HotT
oasters*TheHowlingHex*ImitationElectricPiano*BertJansc
h*KingKong*LauraKightlinger*AlanLicht*Liimanarina*Loos
eFur*MajorStars*DragCityRecords*
Back of Black T (white lettering) -
*MakeUp*Mantis*LorenMazzacane-Connors*Monade*Movietone
*JoannaNewsom*Nig-Heist*WillOldham*JimORourke*PAJO*Pal
aceMusic*PapaM*Pavement*Pearls&Brass*P.G.Six*Plush*Ste
phenPrina*TheRedKrayola*AlasdairRoberts*WayneRogers*Ro
yalTrux*RTX*Saddlesore*SceneCreamers*Shellac*SilverJew
s*SixOrgansofAdmittance*Smog*SquirrelBait*Stereolab*Th
eStyrenes*The Suntanama*DragCitySupersession*IanSvenon
ius*Tele:Funken*MayoThompson*Tied+TickledTrio*TrenBrot
hers*MickTurner*TurnOn*USA*U.S.Maple*TheValerieProject
*Vocokesh*ScottWalker*WeirdWar*WhiteMagic*DragCityReco
rds*
Contest Info:
"In the meantime, get out your sketchbook, open up your Adobe Illustrator, use whatever tools you need to use, cause we’ve got a contest! Drag City has been without a t-shirt too long and we want you to design one for us. We’re not lazy, we’re just really into rejecting people. But perhaps one of you out there can provide the shining display of what we’re all about. If you think you’re up for a challenge email your design to press(at)dragcity(dot)com (lo-rez please, bouncebacks are bummy)."
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
2 sm cups of water/ice
2 med pieces of french bread
med serving of shepherd's pie
sm serving of (sweet) potato salad
sm side serving of sliced peaches
sm amount of water
sm can of sardines in tomato sauce (net wt. 5.5 oz.)
2 (coffee) cups of wild raspberry (caffeine free) herbal tea
1/2 pack of cigarettes
note: currently experiencing technical problems...
When walking just walk,
When sitting just sit,
Above all, don't wobble.
excerpted from The Elements of Zen by David Scott & Tony Doubleday
page 2
published by Element, Inc. (1992)
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
3-4 sm light/sweet coffees (topped with "pumpkin coffee")
1 poppy seed bagel (plain)
1 pint of lager
2 sm cups of (chai spice) black tea
6 sm (boiled) golden potatoes (celery seeds)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
The Ten Most Incomprehensible Bob Dylan Interviews of All Time
Fear you're losing your marbles? Try these memory tricks
bonus round:
Cosmic Factories Produce Rubies and Sapphires
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Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, October 8, 2007
2 sm light/sweet coffees (topped with "pumpkin" coffee)
1 plain bagel
pint of lager
med basket of popcorn
1 bag of "extra thin" pretzels (net wt. 1 1/2 oz.)
1 bag of "cheddar & sour cream" potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
4 sm (boiled) golden potatoes (with celery seeds)
3/4 pack of cigarettes
2 fer tues...
Mystery of Saturn's Two-Faced Moon Solved
Generate pseudo-random numbers
plus one more:
Artist book from Janelle Pietrzak. Titled "From Ship To Shore". The book design is inspired by a Philadelphia Navy Yard ship's log
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Monday, October 8, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, October 7, 2007
lg light/sweet coffee (24 fl. oz.)
2 hash brown bars (total net wt. 5 oz.)
1 porkroll/egg/cheese on plain bagel
2 pints of lager
med plastic cup of fountain coke
2 bags of "extra thin" pretzels (total net wt. 3 oz.)
1 bag of "cheddar & sour cream" potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
1 bag of "baked cheese curls" (net wt. 1 oz.)
4 sm (boiled) golden potatoes (with ketchup)
slightly less than a pack of cigarettes
Saturday, October 6, 2007
sm light coffee (12 fl. oz.)
med pecan coffee (light/sweet)
slice of cheese pizza
2 (breakfast) sausage dogs (mustard)
2 pints of lager
1 "jumbo bbq beef steak" (beef jerky) net wt. 2 oz.
1 apple
pack of cigarettes
Open Invite:
Dear friend,
Some important news from the Fleisher/Ollman Gallery. You are receiving this message as a Philadelphia artist or curator. Please do unsubscribe if you would prefer not to receive messages of this sort - Your name will not be removed from the gallery announcement list. Please pass this message along as you see fit.
* * * * * * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * * * * * *
FLEISHER/OLLMAN GALLERY WINTER INVITATIONAL
2007 marks the fifth anniversary of Fleisher/Ollman Gallery's annual Winter invitational of young Philadelphia artists. Curators Claire Iltis, William Pym and Heather Shoemaker seek submissions for this year's installment. The show will open December 14th and run through January 2008.
The young art and gallery landscape has transformed itself many times in the last 5 years, but the F/O Winter Invitational remains an original and a constant: professional, broadly seen and discussed, unbiased, unfazed by hype, gossip or fashion.
Former participants have gone on to show at White Columns, Andrea Rosen Gallery, Scope Miami, Art 36 Basel, the Frieze Art Fair, Moore College of Art, Bellwether Gallery, NADA Art Fair, Harvard University Art Galleries, ICA Philadelphia, and the Fleisher/Ollman Gallery. This is a proven opportunity for young un- and under-represented artists to dramatically raise their profile in the city and international art world at large.
Artists interested in submission must meet the following criteria:
* Must currently reside in the Greater Philadelphia area.
* No official commercial gallery representation in the Greater Philadelphia area.
* All submitted work must have been made in the last 18 months.
* While anyone is encouraged to submit, be advised that the focus of this exhibition is on young, emerging artists.
* Currently enrolled students are ineligible.
* Work must be submitted in the form of 8-10 slides or digital images. Absolutely no physical work will be accepted at the gallery; no studio visits will be made in the first round of selection. Websites will not be accepted; if the piece is a website, submit it on a CD.
* No restrictions on media, scale or subject matter.
* Resume or curriculum vitae required, artist statement not required.
* Only submissions accompanied by an SASE will be returned.
NB - If you have submitted to the exhibition before, you are more than welcome to submit again. Rejection in previous years does not have any bearing on this year's jury.
All work must be submitted by mail or in person by 5pm, Monday, November 5th.
The Fleisher/Ollman Gallery is located at:
1616 Walnut Street, Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel: (215) 545-7562
email:
invitational(at)fleisher-ollmangallery(dot)com
related... daily nourishment to support creative growth:
Just Trust
When we start to worry and we think we just must,
There is another choice we can make.
We can learn to JUST TRUST.
When we hang on to our fears and deny our tears,
We can try letting go and look for courage within
and JUST TRUST.
When we feel weary and try to control,
There is a motto we might extol:
JUST TRUST.
If we've made a connection to a Higher Power,
There's no need to feel worried or fussed
(unless we want to).
The healthier choice is ours to make.
We can make a decision to JUST TRUST.
The Artist's Soul by Linda Coons
pg. 392 - October 8th entry
published by Penguin Putnam Inc.
copyright 2000 by Linda Coons
Bonus Round... Just Cause It's A Good Tune
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Saturday, October 6, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, October 5, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 plain bagel
bottle of orange soda (20 fl. oz.)
1 cheeseburger (lettuce/tomato/onion/mustard)
med side of french fries (ketchup)
1 Italian hoagie (half)
1 med Italian ice (strawberry/kiwi fruit)
med plastic container of cantaloupe/honey-dew melon (net. wt. 0.72 lb.)
1 apple
pack of cigarettes
GO PHILLIES!
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Friday, October 5, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, October 4, 2007
1 bacon/egg/cheese on bagel (breakfast) sandwich (McDonalds)
1 hash brown bar (McDonalds)
2 sm coffees (light/sweet)
1 toasted plain bagel (cream cheese/tomato/onion)
pint of lager
lg glass of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
sm cup of Irish potato soup
2 pkgs of saltine crackers (2 per pkg)
sm ramekin of cole-slaw
1/2 pickle (sliced lengthwise)
pint of lager (same location)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
2 pints of lager (diff. location) (*)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
sm coffee (light/sweet)
1 jelly filled donut
1 chocolate covered glazed donut
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Myanmar/Music
Online Action Center
Send Urgent UN mission to Myanmar (Burma)
"Ask President Bush to urge the UN Security Council members, especially the Permanent members like China, to immediately deploy a UN Security Council mission to Myanmar (Burma). This mission should act to resolve the human rights crisis and avert the risk of further violence and bloodshed. The Council should also consider the possibility of imposing an arms embargo and to address the dire human rights situation in Myanmar. The peaceful mass demonstrations taking place compare in scale to those in 1988, when security forces broke up massive pro-democracy demonstrations with deadly violence, killing thousands."
Myanmar update:
Suu Kyi considers offer to meet Myanmar top general
Radiohead Fans, Guided by Conscience (and Budget)
"At a Manhattan indie record label, one employee decided to pay 14 cents..."
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Thursday, October 4, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
lg coffee (light) 24 fl. oz.
1 toasted "everything" bagel (veg. cream cheese)
1 toasted plain bagel (cream cheese)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
4-5 sm chocolate brownies
bottle of lager (12 fl. oz.)
single espresso (sweet)
2 (breakfast) sausage dogs (mustard)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
bag of baked cheese curls (net wt. 1 oz.)
2 pints of lager (same location)
bag of pretzels (net wt. 1 1/2 oz.)
bag of hot cheese popcorn (net wt. 1 oz.)
2 pints of lager (same location)
pkg of cheese on cheese crackers (6 per pkg) net wt 1.38 oz.
pack of cigarettes
note: during the past week also consumed 4 advil pills
Cavemen
Part I
Part II
more... Free Burma blog-in
update: Myanmar leader willing to meet opponent
Part III: "Caveman Continued"
Say What?
"All International Consultants shall be immune from Iraqi legal process. Congratulations to the new Iraq!"
-- Coalition Provisional Authority Order 17, protecting U.S. security contractors, June 27, 2004
Bonus Round:
"Baba Ghanooj" by the Cavedogs
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Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet) topped with "pumpkin" coffee
1 plain bagel
bottle of pomegranate pear nectar (20 fl. oz.)
bottle of lager (12 fl. oz.)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 kaiser roll (butter)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
med basket of popcorn
2 pints of lager (same location) (*)
5-6 lg handfuls of organic wheat flakes (cereal sans milk)
pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Flyer/Link
Punk Rock Boot Camp
Bonus Round:
Sneak Song Previews from Robert Pollard's Two New Albums...
Current Desperation from COAST TO COAST CARPET OF LOVE
Pill Gone Girl from GARGOYLE DECISIONS
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Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, October 1, 2007
lg mocha coffee (light/sweet) 20 fl. oz.
1 sausage/egg/cheese on bagel (breakfast) sandwich
1 hash brown bar (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
bottle of Pomegranate Pear nectar (17.5 fl. oz.)
bottle of lager (12 fl. oz.)
bag of pretzels (total net wt. 2 oz.)
bottle of orange soda (20 fl. oz.)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
1 beef jerky strip ("seasoned & grilled kippered strip") net wt. 1.4 oz.
2 pints of lager (same location) (*)
5-6 handfuls of organic wheat flakes (cereal sans milk)
slightly less than a pack of cigarettes
(*) plus additional pint of lager
Poetry Plus Excerpt:
Fire and Ice
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
Robert Frost
1920
from Writer's Voices
selected from 20th Century American Poetry
An Anthology
1991 Signal Hill Publications
Life unfolds on a great sheet called Time,
and once finished it is gone forever.
Chinese Adage
pg. 41
Zen In The Martial Arts
by Joe Hyams
Bantam Books
Bantam Edition / July 1982
other:
Ruler of Myanmar known as 'the Bulldog'
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Monday, October 1, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, September 30, 2007
lg mocha coffee (light/sweet) 24 fl. oz.
1 sausage/egg/cheese on bagel breakfast sandwich
1 bacon/egg/cheese on bagel breakfast sandwich
2 hash brown bars (total net wt. 5 oz.)
1 sm Italian ice (mango flavor)
2 pints of lager (*)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
pint of lager (diff. location)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
bag of sportsman trail mix (net wt. 3 oz.)
box of Organic Wild Puffs - puffed wheat cereal (sans milk) total net wt. 10 oz.
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
Saturday, September 29, 2007
lg caramel coffee (light/sweet) 24 fl. oz.
2 lg fountain sodas (Mountain Dew/Fruit Punch combo) 48 total fl. oz.
1 (Arby's) roast beef/swiss cheese on roll sandwich (horseradish- mayo sauce)
med order of curly fries (ketchup)
lg can of sweet "Southern" tea (24 fl. oz.)
bottle of V8-Splash tropical blend (Mezcla tropical) 16 fl. oz.
bottle of orange soda (20 fl. oz.)
4-5 pieces of fried chicken (wings)
2 pints of lager
6 "buffalo" chicken wings (blue cheese dressing)
4-5 celery/carrot sticks
2 pints of lager (same location)
1/2 bar of Ghiradelli white chocolate (net wt. 2 oz.)
16 oz. can of Colt 45 malt liquor
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
Friday, September 28, 2007
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
1 kaiser roll (butter)
2 med coffees (light/sweet) topped with "pumpkin-flavored" coffee
bottle of lager (12 fl. oz.)
1 turkey on wheat/pumpernickel bread sandwich (lettuce/tomato/mayo)
2 bags of bbq potato chips (total net wt. 2 oz.)
med coffee (light/sweet)
pkg of whole grain crispbread ("crispy pesto") total net wt. 2.645 oz.
2 pints of lager (**)
3 pints of lager (*)
pkg of whole grain crispbread ("crispy pesto") total net wt. 2.645 oz.
1/2 bar of Ghiradelli white chocolate (net wt. 2 oz.)
slightly less than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint(s) of lager
Philadelphia Headlines Plus Video Recap:
Playoff Bound!
Ending a 14-year drought, Phils taste sweet victory
Horns, hurrahs: Jubilant fans head to the streets.
'The type of team Phila. loves'
Amazing Phils headed to playoffs (Never In Drought)
National League East Champs
Soak It Up
video
Bonus Round: Teleprompter Still-Lifes
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Sunday, September 30, 2007
September - 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, September 30, 2007
lg mocha coffee (light/sweet) 24 fl. oz.
1 sausage/egg/cheese on bagel breakfast sandwich
1 bacon/egg/cheese on bagel breakfast sandwich
2 hash brown bars (total net wt. 5 oz.)
1 sm Italian ice (mango flavor)
2 pints of lager (*)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
pint of lager (diff. location)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
bag of sportsman trail mix (net wt. 3 oz.)
box of Organic Wild Puffs - puffed wheat cereal (sans milk) total net wt. 10 oz.
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
Saturday, September 29, 2007
lg caramel coffee (light/sweet) 24 fl. oz.
2 lg fountain sodas (Mountain Dew/Fruit Punch combo) 48 total fl. oz.
1 (Arby's) roast beef/swiss cheese on roll sandwich (horseradish- mayo sauce)
med order of curly fries (ketchup)
lg can of sweet "Southern" tea (24 fl. oz.)
bottle of V8-Splash tropical blend (Mezcla tropical) 16 fl. oz.
bottle of orange soda (20 fl. oz.)
4-5 pieces of fried chicken (wings)
2 pints of lager
6 "buffalo" chicken wings (blue cheese dressing)
4-5 celery/carrot sticks
2 pints of lager (same location)
1/2 bar of Ghiradelli white chocolate (net wt. 2 oz.)
16 oz. can of Colt 45 malt liquor
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
Friday, September 28, 2007
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
1 kaiser roll (butter)
2 med coffees (light/sweet) topped with "pumpkin-flavored" coffee
bottle of lager (12 fl. oz.)
1 turkey on wheat/pumpernickel bread sandwich (lettuce/tomato/mayo)
2 bags of bbq potato chips (total net wt. 2 oz.)
med coffee (light/sweet)
pkg of whole grain crispbread ("crispy pesto") total net wt. 2.645 oz.
2 pints of lager (**)
3 pints of lager (*)
pkg of whole grain crispbread ("crispy pesto") total net wt. 2.645 oz.
1/2 bar of Ghiradelli white chocolate (net wt. 2 oz.)
slightly less than a pack of cigarettes
Philadelphia Headlines:
Playoff Bound!
Ending a 14-year drought, Phils taste sweet victory
Horns, hurrahs: Jubilant fans head to the streets.
'The type of team Phila. loves'
Amazing Phils headed to playoffs (Never In Drought)
National League East Champs
Soak It Up
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Friday, September 28, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, September 27, 2007
2 med-lg coffees (light/sweet)
1 toasted plain bagel (cream cheese)
bottle of lager (12 fl. oz.)
lg cup of pepsi (24 fl. oz.)
1 (Checkers) cheeseburger (the works)
1 med size french fries (ketchup)
pint of lager
pint of pale ale (diff. location)
pint of light lager (ale?) same location
2 pints of lager (*) diff. location
sm-med amount of popcorn
slightly less than a pack of cigarettes
(*) plus additional pint of lager
more car culture musings...
vehicle that I have a soft spot for:
The Volkswagon "Thing" (Orange version)
learned how to drive a standard/stick shift one summer at the beach (Port Aransas, Tx.) in this vehicle. At the time, I was 15 yrs old. Also of note, the "Thing" had a standard issue 8-track player plus radio.
souped-up/customized car (an idea from years ago) that is now a "mass produced-type" automobile available in America:
One day will purchase a (previously owned) Le Car and add some wide wheels, hard-core chrome (plus some blue(?) under-chassis lighting) and slowly cruise town hugging the road. Will also have necessities such as small chain(link) steering wheel, lg furry dice hanging from rear-view mirror, and perhaps shag/fuzz on the dashboard. Am sure passersby will murmur to themselves, "Why didn't that guy just buy a 'MINI'?" Also, the Le Car has gotta have/be one of those "convertible" (canvas sun-roof) import versions.
Fun Car(s) with a Nickname:
Will also pickup a (maroon?) AMC Pacer and do the same (low-ride). Will need a three-car garage for the following:
"The Thing"
"Le(low)Car"
"The Bubble"
Honorable Mentions A and B:
"The Gremlin"
"The Pinto"
Bonus Points Question:
Why wasn't the Chevrolet Nova a successful vehicle when introduced to Central and South America?
Answer: "NOVA" translates to "Doesn't Go" in the Spanish/"Latin" language
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Thursday, September 27, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
pint of lager
sm amount of water
8 sm chocolate butter cakes (total net wt. 4.4 oz.)
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
1/2-3/4 pack of cigarettes
Car Culture:
Part I
An Article
Part II
Some Music
offtopic:
Wreck The Nation: The Game of Political Misbehavior (Board Game)
Zinger (humor)
bonus round:
A Literary Extravaganza
215 Festival
Oct. 4th - 7th, 2007
(Book)mark your calendars:
The Philadelphia Book Festival
returns May 17 & 18, 2008!
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, September 25, 2006
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 pretzel (mustard)
4-5 baked cheese sticks
1 1/2 vanilla coffees (light/sweet)
1 sm-med chocolate chip cookie
8 sm chocolate butter cakes (total net tw 4.4 oz.)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
pkg of lemon cream filled wafers (total net wt. 4.4 oz.)
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
slightly more than 3/4 pack of cigarettes
Survey and Photographs:
PHILADELPHIA LIVE ARTS FESTIVAL & PHILLY FRINGE
Audience Survey, 2007
This survey is designed to help Fringe organizers bring you the best possible festival in the future. All surveys are entered in a drawing, as described at the end of this sheet.
Your comments in this survey are confidential. No part of your responses will be shared with a third party.
Thank you for taking the Philadelphia Live Arts & Philly Fringe audience survey
GENERAL QUESTIONS
1. How many years have you attended the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe?
A. This is my 1st year [X]
B. 2 years [ ]
C. 3 years [ ]
D. More than 3 years [ ]
2. Where do you live?
A. Philadelphia [X ]
B. Philadelphia region (including southern NJ) [ ]
C. Anywhere else [ ]
3. Do you plan to do any of the following for the Festival? (mark all that apply)
A. Visit city attractions [X]
B. Eat out for dinner/lunch [X]
C. Stay in city overnight [X]
D. None [ ]
4. How influential were the following in helping you decide to attend the Festival?
Newspapers (Citypaper/Inquirer/etc.) A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
Festival website A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
Posters & Fliers A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
Festival Guide Performance listings A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
Friends/Word of mouth A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
A = No Influence
B = Very slight
C = Some influence
D = Large influence
PERFORMANCE QUESTIONS
5. How influential were the following when deciding what performance to attend?
Ticket price A [X] B [ ] C [ ] D [ ]
Venue Location A [ ] B [ ] C [X] D [ ]
Performance genre (dance, theater, etc.) A [X] B [ ] C [ ] D [ ]
Festival Guide description of performance A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
Day & Time of performance A [ ] B [ ] C [X] D [ ]
A = No Influence
B = Very slight
C = Some influence
D = Large influence
6. How many performances do you plan on attending this year?
A. 1-2 [ ]
B. 3-5 [ ]
C. 6-10 [X]
D. 11-15 [ ]
D. More than 15 [ ]
SATISFACTION QUESTIONS
7. How satisfied were you with each of the following?
Variety of Festival offerings A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
Quality of performances A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
Ease of finding information about festival & performances A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
A = Very Dissatisfied
B = Dissatisfied
C = Satisfied
D = Very Satisfied
8. Would you recommend the Festival to a friend? Yes [X] No [ ]
DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS
9. How do you define your gender?
A. Male [X]
B. Female [ ]
C. Other _________
10. How do you define your ethnic background?
A. Caucasian [X]
B. Black [ ]
C. Hispanic [ ]
D. Asian [ ]
E. Other ________
11. What is your household income per year?
A. 0-$40K [X]
B. $41-$80K [ ]
C. $81- 120K [ ]
D. $121-160K [ ]
E. More than $160K [ ]
12. What is your age?
A. 15-20 [ ]
B. 21-30 [ ]
C. 31-45 [X]
D. 46-60 [ ]
E. Over 60 [ ]
13. How often do you attend these types of arts and cultural events?
Gallery or Museum openings (i.e. 1st Friday) A [ ] B [X] C [ ] D [ ]
Dance performances A [X] B [ ] C [ ] D [ ]
Theater/Opera A [X] B [ ] C [ ] D [ ]
Music concerts (Symphonies, jazz, etc.) A [ ] B [X] C [ ] D [ ]
A = Never
B = 1-2 times per year
C = 1-2 times per month
D = 1-2 times per week
Actor from Trad gets a buzz-cut on the street the night before the play begins its Philadelphia Live Arts & Philly Fringe Fest four-performance run
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Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, September 24, 2005
3 sm coffees (light/sweet)
2 lg M&M biscotti bars
2 sm sweet sugar candies (chewy)
med pecan coffee (light/sweet)
sm amount of water
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
sm amount of chicken wings
4-5 celery sticks
can of pepsi (12 fl. oz.)
1 (Whopper Jr.) hamburger
1 Tastykake chocolate chip bar (net wt. 2 oz.)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1/2-3/4 pack of cigarettes
Article
Another Article (Vested Interest)
Reformers' Roundtable: Inclusionary Zoning
Furniture Wish List:
(Name/Address Withheld)
Bedroom:
*Double (Queen size?) Mattress/Boxspring/Frame
*2 sets of sheets plus pillow cases
*Comforter
*2 pillows
*small night table
*small table top (reading) lamp
*worktable or writing desk
*single wood chair with arms
*lg throw rug
*cd/radio boom box
*vacum (non-electric)
Room (open space) next to Kitchen:
*small (square/rectangular?) eating table for two (four?)
*2 wood chairs with arms
Bathroom:
*2 small throw rugs (toilet/outside tub)
*2 large towels plus 2 wash cloths
*bathmat (rubber) for tub
*2 hand towels (next to sink)
*hamper for dirty clothes (where is laundromat?)
*toilet plunger plus scrub-brush
*bucket plus cleaning supplies
*mirror for sink area
Kitchen:
*four plates
*four bowls
*knives/forks/spoons for six
*plastic container for drawer storage of utensils
*1 sm frying pan (non-stick)
*1 lg frying pan (non-stick)
*1 stew pot with lid
*sm-med rice cooker
*automatic coffee machine or percolator coffee machine for stove top (burner) use
*2-4 coffee mugs
*glasses for six
*2 spatulas (non-metal)
*lg wooden spoon
*microwave oven for counter top (necessity?)
*pkg of sponges (2)
*2 drying cloths (for dishes)
*metal or wooden rack (for drying dishes)
*broom & dust pan
*lg and med cutting knife (1 each)
*plastic cutting board
More Architecture (the Political Games Begin)
Mo'Money: Giving in to the CEO model
bonus round:
the Arts' impact on the Philadelphia region
postscipt of a personal nature:
Happy Belated Birthday to my Father (born Sept. 21, 1942)
Has it really been over 20 years since you passed away?
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Monday, September 24, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, September 23, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
2 chocolate covered donuts
1 tropical punch/fruit juice pouch (6.75 fl.oz.)
sm coffee (light/sweet)
2 cans of apple juice (12 fl. oz. each)
sm coffee (light/sweet)
2 oats/nuts/honey granola bars ("sweet & salty crunch") total net wt. 1.19 oz.
pint of lager
lg glass of fountain coke
1 tropical punch/fruit juice pouch (6.75 fl.oz.)
can of apple juice (12 fl. oz.)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
med amount of french fries
sm amount of chicken wings
sm-med amount of banana-bread pudding/custard pie
sm amount of water
slightly less than a pack of cigarettes
Saturday, September 22, 2007
2 med-lg coffees (light/sweet)
1 jelly-filled donut
2 onion bagels (plain)
1 med coffee (sweet)
1 med pecan coffee
2 med plastic cups of fountain coke
2 hot dogs (plain)
lg serving of potato salad
lg serving of macaroni salad with sliced cucumbers
lg caramel coffee (24 fl. oz.)
med amount of fried banana chips
sm green salad (watercress/spinach-leaf/sweet red bell pepper)
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
Photography And Poetry plus Monkeyball
Dead Bird: Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 (1:55 p.m. - Market/20th)
Chalk Drawings: Sept. 22, 2007 (4:45 p.m. - Fitler Square Park)
Unknown Graduate Student from Ohio preparing to write a five-page "observational" paper on homelessness: Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 (5:45 p.m. - Youth Study Center)
poetry:
On A Passenger Ferry
(For Grace Paley)
The deck is big, and crowded. In one corner,
an old woman, sick, on chemo, not in pain, is
writing in an elementary-school notebook.
Nobody else saw her, but I saw her.
I had seen her before. Her round, kind face,
smiling and still as a photograph
outside a window-
Jean Valentine
pg. 60
The New Yorker
Sept. 24, 2007
More Photography (Architecture)
Monkey Ball (the game)
bonus round:
Fight the Good Fight!
FRIENDS OF THE BARNES FOUNDATION
Dedicated to Preservation of the Barnes Foundation in Merion
other - press puff piece
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Saturday, September 22, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, September 21, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
med serving of chicken curry with couscous (net wt. 11 oz.)
bag of onion/sour cream potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
bag of bbq potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
lg serving of chinese food (mixed medley)
sm-med amount of shelled sunflower seeds
1/2 pack of cigarettes
This is (not) a review of Christoph Büchel’s Training Ground for Democracy at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
List Of Demands Büchel sent to MASS MoCA director Joe Thompson (excerpted from a seven-page Artist Statement)
patron opinion:
"We should be sensitive to the rights of a visual artist to maintain control over his/her work. However, the way this artist has acted (as I learned from MassMoca’s documentation in the backroom exhibit) is frivolous and unreasonable. As a long-standing supporter of MassMoca, I’m concerned about a situation in which funds that could be used otherwise are being squandered to satisfy the oversized ego of a Swiss artist. I think the museum, as a not-for-profit organization supported in part by donations and membership fees, is correct in soliciting opinions from its membership base in this important matter. I hope that a documentation of these opinions will have additional weight in Court."
Joachim Frank (taken from the comments section - MASS MoCA blog)
more opinion:
When an artist sadly becomes a prima-donna
other:
ARTJAIL, The fine art of punishment™ (The Barnes Collection and the Youth Study Center)
unrelated...
quote of the day:
"She said that it was a piece of art and she wanted to stand out on career day."
Police Maj. SCOTT PARE on an MIT student who was arrested at gunpoint at Logan International Airport for wearing what turned out to be a fake bomb
related article:
Student Says She Was Wearing 'Art,' Not Bomb... Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Charges
update:
Buchel vs MASS MoCA
bonus round:
Protesting monks meet democracy leader/Nobel laureate Suu Kyi
postscript:
acknowledgement to Anaba Blog for reportage/deep background information (links)
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Friday, September 21, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, September 20, 2007
med serving of Asian Sesame Noodle Salad ("thin noodles with toasted sesame ginger dressing, shredded broccoli hearts, carrots, cabbage and cucumber topped with pickled ginger") net wt. 8.7 oz.
lg Garden Tuna Salad Wrap ("Albacore tuna salad made with celery, pickle, mayonnaise and carrot for crunch, wrapped in lettuce inside a mild toasted red pepper tortilla") net wt. 7.2 oz.
1 Turkey Club with Avocado sandwich ("Home-styled roasted turkey breast and Black Forest ham with Pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and avocado on 9-grain whole wheat bread. Light mayonnaise on the side") net wt. 8.3 oz.
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
med cup of fruit punch
2 sm plates of guacamole/salsa/humus/cheese cubes/fritos/crackers
3 bottles of lager (12 fl. oz. each)
dbl espresso
3 pints of lager (diff. location)
med plastic cup of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (same location)
3 bottles of lager (diff. location)
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
"The clergy boycotts the violent, mean, cruel, ruthless, pitiless kings, the great thieves who live by stealing from the national treasury."
BURMA'S MONKS in a statement on their nationwide protests against the country's ruling military junta
article:
U.N. envoy to Myanmar amid protests
more:
List of countries where United Nations peacekeepers are currently deployed
Peacekeeping missions and operations involving the United Nations
list of completed UN peacekeeping missions since the United Nations was founded in 1945, with the dates of deployment, the name of the related conflict, and the name of the UN operation.
other:
Blackwater going back to work
addendum:
Blackwater: Employees 'acted lawfully'
related:
Black Ops Jungle: The Academy of Military-Industrial-Complex Studies (link info via: Boing Boing)
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Thursday, September 20, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
sm amount of water
2 sm muffins
2 sm plain bagels (cream cheese)
can of pepsi (12. fl. oz.)
ham/mustard on slice of rye bread
6-7 orange slices
4 lg mugs of coffee (light/sweet)
4-5 apple slices
3-4 slices of ham
4-5 orange slices
1 tarragon chicken salad on multigrain bread sandwich (net wt. 8.5 oz.)
1 white cheese (2 slices) on whole wheat bread sandwich
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 mozzarella cheese/tomato/spinach leaf/vinegarette on long roll sandwich
med serving of tarragon chicken salad with couscous (net wt. 11 oz.)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Bizarre Object Found Circling Star
Zork - The Original Map
Radiohead - Nobody Does It Better
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
med serving of chicken curry with couscous ("chicken in a Thai style curry made with mango, coconut, pineapple, lime, cilantro, bell peppers, apples on a bed of couscous" plus leaf lettuce) net wt. 11 oz.
1 egg salad on multigrain bread sandwich (net wt. 7.6 oz.)
1 tarragon chicken salad on multigrain bread sandwich (net wt. 8.5 oz.)
1 Vegetables & Pesto Dip platter (net wt. 8.5 oz.)
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
1 tarragon chicken salad on multigrain bread sandwich (net wt. 8.5 oz.)
sm amount of water
1 turkey/american cheese on white bread sandwich
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1/2-3/4 pack of cigarettes
good writing:
Analog God With Artificial Limbs
more:
Start Making Sense (submit your writing or visual art)
dismissive verdicts:
Anne Frank Rejected, Among Others
other:
How Language Evolves
commentary/farce:
Is It Art? I Decide!
update:
MASS MoCA Blog
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, September 17, 2007
lg mocha coffee (24 fl. oz.)
1 raisin/almond fruit & soy bar (net wt. 1.06 oz.)
sm amount of water
1 "Italian Grinder" ("roasted turkey, sliced ham, Genoa salami, pepper jack cheese with red and green bell peppers and balsanic vinegar on a rustic roll") net wt. 8.8 oz.
1 Vegetables & Pesto Dip platter ("creamy pesto dip surrounded by English cucumber, sugar snap peas, crunchy celery, carrot sticks and grape tomatoes" plus leaf lettuce) net wt. 8.5 oz.
1 Tarragon Chicken Salad sandwich ("roasted all-white chicken breast mixed with dried cranberries and celery in a tangy tarragon dressing with leaf lettuce on sweet multigrain bread") net wt. 8.5 oz.
1/2 pack of cigarettes
The Worst ever FALL albums
link via FallNet
The Fall - Best Studio Albums
plus
The Fall: The Albums ranked
More Fall news...
released today:
Live at the Knitting Factory [LIVE] [IMPORT]
The Fall (Artist)
info via Largehearted Boy
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Monday, September 17, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, September 16, 2007
2 sm coffees (light/sweet)
1 bear claw crueller
6 jelly-filled donut holes
med coffee (light/sweet)
2 pastrami/mayo on white bread sandwiches
med-lg glass of fruit punch
med-lg serving of noodle/chicken/potato medley
lg plastic cup of water (*)
sm-med serving of green salad (*)
sm-med serving of eggplant stir-fry (*)
sm-med serving of yellow rice/beans (*)
2 sm-med servings of fruit salad medley (*)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
(*) courtesy of Food Not Bombs
Saturday, September 15, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 plain bagel (cream cheese)
2 shots of vodka
bottle of water (8 fl. oz.)
3/4 pack of cigarettes
Marcel Duchamp - Anemic Cinema
Is It Art Yet? And Who Decides?
More Duchamp... Breaking Glass (plus quote)
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Saturday, September 15, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, September 14, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 plain bagel (cream cheese)
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
3 sm coffees (light/sweet)
med slice of chocolate cake (vanilla frosting)
handful of pretzels
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
med serving of beef satay/bell peppers/noodles medley
med serving of general tso chicken/bell peppers/noodles medley
bottle of water (8 fl. oz.)
1 turkey (slices) on white bread sandwich
bag of potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
1/2-3/4 pack of cigarettes
Message from the People of God
Let me introduce myself to you, I am Pastor Ayres of Transfiguration Baptist Church located at 38th St. & Fairmount Ave. in West Philadelphia, and these people are some of my sheep.
We are here to introduce you to someone that we think you would love to meet. This person can be anybody you want Him to be; your father, mother, wife, lover, doctor, lawyer or just a friend. Before we meet Him, we were all once in you shoes. We felt as if we had nowhere to go and no one to talk with. We were just wandering from one day to another. Time really had no true meaning to us. But when we met this man, He already knew everything about us. Knowing this, He took us in His arms and welcomed us just like a lost child returning home. This man is Jesus Christ, who was sent to us thru God, His father. He made you a child and joint heir to all His riches. And like a good father, He takes great care of His children. He protects comforts, provides, teaches, nurtures, guides, loves and desires your well being. He has already paid the debt for our sins, so you are now free to worship Christ and get to know Him. If you will let Him, He will do the impossible in your life. He will fill your life with joy, peace and blessings that comes for the Almighty God.
If you would like to get to know Jesus for yourself, please go to your nearest center or Bible-believing church where the Bible is taught as the final authority.
"For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk upright. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee." Psalm 84:11-12
"message" included in bagged lunch (bottle of water, sandwich, chips) given to the homeless
open letter reply:
Dear Sir,
Thank you very much for the sandwich, bag of chips, and bottle of water (Friday, Sept. 14, 9 p.m.). It is very much appreciated.
Also, though not a Christian, I have read many of the "pamplets" given to those living on the street and found your note/message very heartwarming and welcoming. Although scripture says good deeds alone will not get you into heaven/save a person, I think your deeds speak very well of you.
Sincerely,
A Homeless Person
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Friday, September 14, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, September 13, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
sm cup of chilled sweet tea
med bowl of white rice topped with gravy/chicken
slice of white bread
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Diamond (Green) by Jeff Koons
other:
antihypersyllabicsesquipedalian (someone who hates long words)
more:
"10 Questions"
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
3 lg coffees (light/sweet)
1 toasted plain bagel (cream cheese)
sm amount of water
box of white grape raspberry juice (6.75 fl. oz.)
bag of puffed cheez doodles (net wt. 0.75 oz.)
1 pkg of crackers/peanut butter (6 per pkg) total net wt. 1 1/4 oz.
sm container of pineapple chunks
sm amount of water
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
LOVE In The Business Class
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 salted pretzel (plain)
3 lg coffees (light/sweet)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 salami/american cheese on rye bread sandwich
1 pkg of vanilla creme "minee" sandwich cookies (6 per pkg) total-net wt. 1.2 oz.
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Books found on the street during the past couple of days:
The Orators by W.H. Auden
First American Edition, 1967
published by Random House
Zen In The Martial Arts by Joe Hyams
published by Bantam Books, 1982
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler (*)
published by Vintage Crime, 1992
(*) currently reading
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, September 10, 2007
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 plain bagel (butter)
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
sm amount of water
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Architecure?
Music
What stirs the passion?
Join The Fight To Save The Barnes!
courtesy Married To The Sea
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Monday, September 10, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, September 9, 2007
2 sm cups of coffee (light/sweet)
1 chocolate covered glazed donut
1 lg sugar topped bran muffin
bag of nacho cheese flavored Doritos (net wt. 1 oz.)
1 pkg of strawberry creme "minee" sandwich cookies (6 per pkg) total net wt. 1.2 oz.
1 apple
med coffee (light/sweet)
1 orange
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 Egg Florentine breakfast muffin sandwich* (net wt. 6.13 oz.)
sm-med serving of eggplant stir-fry medley**
sm-med serving of noodle pasta/tomato sauce**
sm-med serving of green salad**
2 sm nectarines**
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
3 chicken salad on multi-grain bread sandwiches
1/2 pack of cigarettes
*fully cooked, not labeled for individual retail sale
**courtesy of Food Not Bombs
Saturday, September 8, 2007
lg coffee (sweet)
1 pretzel (plain)
1 nectarine
1 can of (lemon) iced tea (12 fl. oz.)
1 glazed donut
1 banana
lg serving of sliced turkey/gravy
sm side of tomato gazpacho
sm side serving of onion rings
1 poppy seed bagel (plain)
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
lg iced coffee (20-24 fl. oz.) light/sweet
9 carrot sticks (slivers/slices)
1 turkey/mayo on bread roll sandwich
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
7-9 sm pieces of chocolate/caramel/taffy candies
2 3/4 slices of green pepper/onion/cheese pizza
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
3/4 pack of cigarettes
5 recipes:
“We love to tailgate and would love new ideas for hearty sandwiches.”
Take it on the road
Autumn ushers in two of America’s great seasonal rites—football and tailgating. Both require strategy. For the latter, pack delicious, hearty sandwiches of deli meats and salads in chewy breads that won’t fall apart. Prepared, sliced and wrapped ahead of time, these heroes are great on the go and easy to eat. The final touch: cool drinks and plenty of napkins.
(1) Muffuletta Sandwich
Be sure to hollow out the bread so the salad can fit inside. Doing so also cuts carbs and calories.
Olive Salad:
1 cup each pitted green and black olives, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon tiny capers
1/3 cup diced (1/4 inch) roasted red bell pepper
1⁄4 cup diced (1/4 inch) celery, with leaves
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Sandwich:
1 round peasant bread (about 7 inches in diameter, 5 inches high), halved crosswise, insides pulled out
4 ounces each thinly sliced Genoa salami and mortadella (found in the deli section)
4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
1. Prepare the Olive Salad ahead of time: Combine all the ingredients and set aside in the refrigerator for 4 hours or longer.
2. Assemble the sandwich: Spread half of the Olive Salad on the bottom half of the bread. Layer with salami, provolone and mortadella, then top with the remaining Olive Salad. Cover with the top of the bread, press down and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap and let stand for 1 hour.
3. Unwrap, cut into 6 wedges using a serrated knife, then wrap them for the road.
(2) My Hero
Be sure to drain the salad before adding to the sandwich.
1 French or Italian bread (7 to 8 inches long)
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
8 tender arugula leaves
1 ripe plum tomato, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 slices mozzarella (about 1/8 inch thick)
4 whole fresh basil leaves, rinsed and patted dry
2 thin slices (2 ounces) prosciutto di Parma
4 thin slices (1 ounce) Genoa salami
1. Split the bread lengthwise and pull out some of the insides. Brush the insides of the bread with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil.
2. Make the salad: Toss the arugula and tomato strips in a bowl with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Layer the bottom of the bread with the mozzarella, basil, prosciutto and salami. Top with the salad. Cover with the top of the bread. Cut the sandwich in half on the diagonal and wrap well for the road.
Serves 1. Per serving: 900 calories, 67g carbohydrate, 43g protein, 50g fat, 90mg cholesterol.
(3) Rich Little Po’ Boy
Broiling the tomatoes adds rich flavor to the sandwich.
3 small ripe tomatoes, halved
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 Italian bread (12 inches long)
1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
1⁄4 pound thinly sliced rare roast beef
4 thin slices ripe Brie cheese
4 to 6 lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry
1. Preheat a grill or broiler; set the rack 3 inches from the heat source.
2. Grill or broil the skin side of the tomatoes until slightly charred (15 minutes on the grill, 8 minutes under the broiler). Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Halve the bread lengthwise and pull out some of the insides. Spread the mayonnaise on the bread. Arrange the roast beef evenly over the bottom half and lay the Brie diagonally over the meat. Top with the lettuce.
4. Place the tomatoes on the top half of the bread and mash them slightly with a fork. Invert the top over the bottom half of the sandwich, cut it in half crosswise and wrap well for the road.
Serves 2. Per serving: 580 calories, 35g carbohydrate, 26g protein, 38g fat, 80mg cholesterol.
(4A) Turkey Meatball Grinder
This recipe can easily be cut in half. For convenience, use your favorite tomato sauce.
Turkey Meatballs:
2 pounds ground turkey
1 onion, grated
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
About 3 cups of your favorite tomato sauce (for Sheila’s Homemade Tomato Sauce, visit Parade.com)
8 French rolls (each about 5 inches long and 3 inches wide); or 3 Italian breads (about 15 inches long and 3 inches wide), sliced into 3 pieces each, with the insides pulled out
1. Prepare the meatballs: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Form into 24 meatballs, about 11⁄2 inches in diameter.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook the meatballs in batches, shaking the pan occasionally, for about 10 to 12 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Add more oil if necessary. Remove the meatballs to a paper towel to drain.
3. Warm the tomato sauce over medium heat in another skillet. Add the meatballs and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, spooning sauce over them.
4. To serve, spoon about 1/4 cup of tomato sauce into each roll, coating well; spoon
3 meatballs into each bread. Wrap the sandwiches in foil for the road.
Serves 8. Per serving (without the egg): 650 calories, 75g carbohydrate, 34g protein, 24g fat, 100mg cholesterol.
(4B) For the Tomato Sauce (Sheila's Homemade):
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 each red and green bell pepper, cored, seeded, halved and cut into slivers crosswise
2 cloves of garlic, peeled
and slightly bruised
2 cans (28 ounces each)
Italian plum tomatoes, drained (reserving juices) and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Pinch sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat. Add the
onions, peppers and garlic and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes along with 1 cup of the reserved juices, tomato paste, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper.
2. Cook for 25 minutes. Adjust seasonings. Mash the garlic with the
back of a spoon and stir into the sauce. Stir in the parsley and set the sauce aside.
Serves 8. Per serving: 130 calories, 50 calories from fat, 18g carbohydrate, 3g protein, 5g fat, 1g saturated fat.
(5) Easy-As-Pie Tomato Soup
Ladle the hot soup into a thermos if bringing to the game.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups sliced yellow onions
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
½ cup chopped fresh dill, plus dill sprigs for garnish
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 quarts chicken broth
2 cans (28 ounces each) ripe Italian plum tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch of sugar
Grated zest of 1 small orange
1 cup sour cream, for garnish
1. Melt the butter with the olive oil over low heat in a heavy pot. Add the onions and cook, covered, until tender, about 20 minutes. Add the garlic for another 5 minutes.
2. Add half the dill, season with the salt and pepper, and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
3. Add the broth, tomatoes, allspice, and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the orange zest, remove from the heat and cool slightly.
4. Puree the soup, in batches, in a food processor.
5. Return the soup to the pot, add the remaining dill, and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve immediately; or cool and refrigerate, covered, overnight.
6. Taste and correct the seasoning. Garnish the soup, hot or cold, with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of dill.
Serves 8 to 10. Per serving: 160 calories, 110 calories from fat, 10g carbohydrate, 2g protein, 13g fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol.
previous recipes/article courtesy of Sheila Lukins and Parade Magazine (published September 9, 2007)
more good recipes:
The Homebrew Chef
other food for the soul:
Stop The War At Home & Abroad!
FUND EDUCATION NOT OCCUPATION!
One week of funding for the war in Iraq would pay for four-year college scholarships for over 160,000 students
more:
Fringe Anti-Review... Principles of Uncertainty
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Saturday, September 8, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, September 7, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
2 pretzels (one with mustard)
2 mugs of water
10-12 (coffee) hard candies
2 bags of bbq potato chips (net wt. 1 oz. per bag)
bag of potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
1 pkg of vanilla creme "minee" sandwich cookies (6 per pkg)
total net wt. 1.2 oz.
med cup of coffee (light)
sm amount of juice from juice box
can of soda (12 fl. oz.)
2 clusters of red seedless grapes
container of spicy Thai chili seasoned tuna medley (net wt. 5 oz.)
3/4 pack of cigarettes
Artistic Temperament
The artist at his/her best - wild, passionate, rebellious, and humane - is often too large and truthful a creature for society's taste. The artist at his/her most outlandish - profane, eccentric, even a little mad - is at least as disquieting a figure. In neither case can he/she walk the streets with impunity: his/her grandeur and his/her strangenes make him/her a target. His/Her task is to become a successful eccentric, a strange but wise duck able to venture out of solitary confinement and mingle among society.
"Perhaps other cities are ready to celebrate the artist and will allow you to get away with more of an artistic temperament, but not a place like Pittsburgh." - Marie Nugent-Head
"All Passions exaggerate: it is because they exaggerate that they are passions." - Sebastien-Roch Nicolas De Chamfort
"The artistic temperament is a disease which afflicts amateurs." - G.K. Chesterton
"Art is nature as seen through a temperament." - Jean-Baptise-Camille Corot
I will acquire ways of being in the world that serve my purposes. Not everyone need know that I am perfectly willing to tango naked down Main Street or stick my tongue out at the mayor. I will remain a real eccentric, but at the same time I will grow wise in the ways of the world.
excerpted from Affirmations For Artists by Eric Maisel
Published 1996 by G.P. Putnam's Sons
New York
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Friday, September 7, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, September 6, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet) 24 fl. oz.
2 lg coffees (light/sweet) 16 fl. oz.
2 sm poppy seed bagels (plain)
lg coffee (light/sweet) 16 fl. oz.
2 bottles of lager (12 fl. oz. each)
2 sm coffee hard candies
2 pints of lager (*) diff. location
bottle of beer (12 fl. oz.) diff. location
pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Politicos and The Board attempt another squeeze play against the "plain people" (shills continued)
related
Other Fun, The Woman With No Brain:
"The Washington Post ran 20 articles on [Sen. Larry] Craig. MSNBC covered it like it was the first moon landing - Three small taps for a man, one giant leap for public gay sex!"
Ann Coulter
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Thursday, September 6, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
2 sausage dogs (mustard)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
toasted sesame seed bagel (cream cheese)
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
16 oz. can of beer (brown-bagged)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
2 16 oz. cans of beer (brown-bagged)
3/4 pack of cigarettes
quote
Say What?
"I not only believe it is winnable, but I think we're succeeding -- I think we're winning."
-- Senator John McCain, on the surge
"We're kicking ass."
-- George W. Bush, to Deputy Australian PM Mark Vaile
Politicos and The Board attempt another squeeze play against the "plain people" (take one)
Politicos and The Board attempt another squeeze play against the "plain people" (take two)
other/unrelated:
"column"
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Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 pretzel (mustard)
sm coffee (light/sweet)
10-12 Bisca (sesame) water crackers
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 ham/white cheese on white bread sandwich
1 sm apple
1 pkg of cheese crackers with peanut butter (6 per pkg - total net wt. 1 3/8 oz.)
2 sausage dogs (mustard)
sm amount of water
1 turkey/white cheese on bread roll sandwich
1/2 pack of cigarettes
comic quote
related article
comic quote update
very good letter to the editor:
Vick Forgot 'Cruel'
"In his apology, Michael Vick used the words immature and bad judgment, but never the word cruel. Vick apologized to his bosses and to children, but never to the animals he routinely tortured. Based on this, I guess he really has no respect for animal life.
Given that he had a contract worth $130 million and a bonus of $22 million, we can deduce that Vick did not need the cash. His activities were based purely on a streak of meanness that he has refused to acknowledge.
As disappointed as I am in Vick, I'm even more upset by supporters who rallied to his defense with placards. Have they no idea of the horror that he inflicted on innocent animals? Very sad."
(name withheld by editor of Automotive Acne)
published Saturday, September 1, 2007
The Philadelphia Inquirer
pg. A8
same page... editorial cartoon:
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Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, September 3, 2007
1 Egg Florentine breakfast muffin sandwich* (net wt. 6.13 oz.)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 sausage/egg/cheese breakfast muffin sandwich* (net wt. 6.76 oz.)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 sausage/egg/cheese breakfast muffin sandwich* (net wt. 6.76 oz.)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Sunday, September 2, 2007
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 bologna/white cheese on white bread sandwich
1 honey bun (net wt. 3 oz.)
pkg of cheese crackers with peanut butter (6 per pkg) total net wt. 1.38 oz.
lg coffee (light) 16 fl. oz.
1 cherry/tootsie roll lollipop
sm amount of water
sm-med coffee (light)
2 bottles of water (16.9 fl. oz. each)
1 sm cherry lollipop
1 bacon/egg/cheese breakfast muffin sandwich* (net wt. 5.74 oz.)
1 sausage/egg/cheese breakfast muffin sandwich* (net wt. 6.76 oz.)
pack of cigarettes
*fully cooked, not labeled for individual retail sale
Saturday, September 1, 2007
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
lg coffee (light)
1/2 "everything" bagel (plain)
1 hotdog (mustard/raw onion)
med coffee (light)
2 pints of lager
lg coffee (light)
pint of lager (diff. location)
pint of lager (diff. location)
glass of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
1 carne asada soft corn taco (double tortilla wrap)**
1 pollo asado soft corn taco (double tortilla wrap)**
1 carnitas soft corn taco (double tortilla wrap)**
1 bottle of Jarritos pineapple soda (12-16 fl. oz.)
2 oatmeal/raisin cookie sticks (net wt. 0.75 oz.)
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
**topped with cilantro/tomato/chopped onion/splash of lime
Photo Essay - Labor Day Weekend
Saturday (Final/Last Day of 10-Day Beer Binge***)
***Binge: Consuming Four (4) or more alcohol/spirit beverages during one (1) day at least once over a thirty (30) day time period
Sunday (Art/Park)
9 a.m.: Chad Wanzek and a participating art viewer
The Man Without Any Will aka Chad
Chad and another art viewer have some coffee and tea plus cake compliments of the artist. Time, around noon. (and yes, they did tip the barista.)
After the performance, hung out at Azalea Park. On the way there, saw a homeless encampment (tents)
at Azalea Park proper (below), relaxing and reading a magazine under a tree
free bottle of "Philly Tap" water compliments of The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center
Monday (Labor Day... public/private art plus some homeless person's laundry)
other prose and poetry:
Public Service vs. Public Nuisance
surface beauty yields to ugly eco-reality
bonus round:
All They Need Is Love
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Saturday, September 1, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, August 31, 2007
sm coffee (light)
sm baguette sandwich (ham/white-cheese/lettuce/tomato/mayo-dressing)
bottle of red plum juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
bottle of pomegranate pear juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
bag of cheese curls (net wt. 1 oz.)
bag of nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
sm coffee (light)
2 sm pieces of croissant
3 bottles of lager (12 fl. oz. apiece)
1 bottle of lager (diff. location)
2 bottles of lager (diff. location)
2 bottles of lager (diff. location)
sm can of vienna sausages
1 turkey/cheese on white bread sandwich
2 chocolate covered peanut butter cookie snacks
pack and half of cigarettes
I Hear and I Forget
I See and I Remember
I Do and I Understand
-Chinese Proverb
column
quote
related
unrelated
update
post-feminist art...
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Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, September 30, 2007
lg mocha coffee (light/sweet) 24 fl. oz.
1 sausage/egg/cheese on bagel breakfast sandwich
1 bacon/egg/cheese on bagel breakfast sandwich
2 hash brown bars (total net wt. 5 oz.)
1 sm Italian ice (mango flavor)
2 pints of lager (*)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
pint of lager (diff. location)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
bag of sportsman trail mix (net wt. 3 oz.)
box of Organic Wild Puffs - puffed wheat cereal (sans milk) total net wt. 10 oz.
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
Saturday, September 29, 2007
lg caramel coffee (light/sweet) 24 fl. oz.
2 lg fountain sodas (Mountain Dew/Fruit Punch combo) 48 total fl. oz.
1 (Arby's) roast beef/swiss cheese on roll sandwich (horseradish- mayo sauce)
med order of curly fries (ketchup)
lg can of sweet "Southern" tea (24 fl. oz.)
bottle of V8-Splash tropical blend (Mezcla tropical) 16 fl. oz.
bottle of orange soda (20 fl. oz.)
4-5 pieces of fried chicken (wings)
2 pints of lager
6 "buffalo" chicken wings (blue cheese dressing)
4-5 celery/carrot sticks
2 pints of lager (same location)
1/2 bar of Ghiradelli white chocolate (net wt. 2 oz.)
16 oz. can of Colt 45 malt liquor
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
Friday, September 28, 2007
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
1 kaiser roll (butter)
2 med coffees (light/sweet) topped with "pumpkin-flavored" coffee
bottle of lager (12 fl. oz.)
1 turkey on wheat/pumpernickel bread sandwich (lettuce/tomato/mayo)
2 bags of bbq potato chips (total net wt. 2 oz.)
med coffee (light/sweet)
pkg of whole grain crispbread ("crispy pesto") total net wt. 2.645 oz.
2 pints of lager (**)
3 pints of lager (*)
pkg of whole grain crispbread ("crispy pesto") total net wt. 2.645 oz.
1/2 bar of Ghiradelli white chocolate (net wt. 2 oz.)
slightly less than a pack of cigarettes
Philadelphia Headlines:
Playoff Bound!
Ending a 14-year drought, Phils taste sweet victory
Horns, hurrahs: Jubilant fans head to the streets.
'The type of team Phila. loves'
Amazing Phils headed to playoffs (Never In Drought)
National League East Champs
Soak It Up
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Friday, September 28, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, September 27, 2007
2 med-lg coffees (light/sweet)
1 toasted plain bagel (cream cheese)
bottle of lager (12 fl. oz.)
lg cup of pepsi (24 fl. oz.)
1 (Checkers) cheeseburger (the works)
1 med size french fries (ketchup)
pint of lager
pint of pale ale (diff. location)
pint of light lager (ale?) same location
2 pints of lager (*) diff. location
sm-med amount of popcorn
slightly less than a pack of cigarettes
(*) plus additional pint of lager
more car culture musings...
vehicle that I have a soft spot for:
The Volkswagon "Thing" (Orange version)
learned how to drive a standard/stick shift one summer at the beach (Port Aransas, Tx.) in this vehicle. At the time, I was 15 yrs old. Also of note, the "Thing" had a standard issue 8-track player plus radio.
souped-up/customized car (an idea from years ago) that is now a "mass produced-type" automobile available in America:
One day will purchase a (previously owned) Le Car and add some wide wheels, hard-core chrome (plus some blue(?) under-chassis lighting) and slowly cruise town hugging the road. Will also have necessities such as small chain(link) steering wheel, lg furry dice hanging from rear-view mirror, and perhaps shag/fuzz on the dashboard. Am sure passersby will murmur to themselves, "Why didn't that guy just buy a 'MINI'?" Also, the Le Car has gotta have/be one of those "convertible" (canvas sun-roof) import versions.
Fun Car(s) with a Nickname:
Will also pickup a (maroon?) AMC Pacer and do the same (low-ride). Will need a three-car garage for the following:
"The Thing"
"Le(low)Car"
"The Bubble"
Honorable Mentions A and B:
"The Gremlin"
"The Pinto"
Bonus Points Question:
Why wasn't the Chevrolet Nova a successful vehicle when introduced to Central and South America?
Answer: "NOVA" translates to "Doesn't Go" in the Spanish/"Latin" language
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Thursday, September 27, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
pint of lager
sm amount of water
8 sm chocolate butter cakes (total net wt. 4.4 oz.)
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
1/2-3/4 pack of cigarettes
Car Culture:
Part I
An Article
Part II
Some Music
offtopic:
Wreck The Nation: The Game of Political Misbehavior (Board Game)
Zinger (humor)
bonus round:
A Literary Extravaganza
215 Festival
Oct. 4th - 7th, 2007
(Book)mark your calendars:
The Philadelphia Book Festival
returns May 17 & 18, 2008!
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, September 25, 2006
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 pretzel (mustard)
4-5 baked cheese sticks
1 1/2 vanilla coffees (light/sweet)
1 sm-med chocolate chip cookie
8 sm chocolate butter cakes (total net tw 4.4 oz.)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
pkg of lemon cream filled wafers (total net wt. 4.4 oz.)
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
slightly more than 3/4 pack of cigarettes
Survey and Photographs:
PHILADELPHIA LIVE ARTS FESTIVAL & PHILLY FRINGE
Audience Survey, 2007
This survey is designed to help Fringe organizers bring you the best possible festival in the future. All surveys are entered in a drawing, as described at the end of this sheet.
Your comments in this survey are confidential. No part of your responses will be shared with a third party.
Thank you for taking the Philadelphia Live Arts & Philly Fringe audience survey
GENERAL QUESTIONS
1. How many years have you attended the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe?
A. This is my 1st year [X]
B. 2 years [ ]
C. 3 years [ ]
D. More than 3 years [ ]
2. Where do you live?
A. Philadelphia [X ]
B. Philadelphia region (including southern NJ) [ ]
C. Anywhere else [ ]
3. Do you plan to do any of the following for the Festival? (mark all that apply)
A. Visit city attractions [X]
B. Eat out for dinner/lunch [X]
C. Stay in city overnight [X]
D. None [ ]
4. How influential were the following in helping you decide to attend the Festival?
Newspapers (Citypaper/Inquirer/etc.) A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
Festival website A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
Posters & Fliers A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
Festival Guide Performance listings A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
Friends/Word of mouth A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
A = No Influence
B = Very slight
C = Some influence
D = Large influence
PERFORMANCE QUESTIONS
5. How influential were the following when deciding what performance to attend?
Ticket price A [X] B [ ] C [ ] D [ ]
Venue Location A [ ] B [ ] C [X] D [ ]
Performance genre (dance, theater, etc.) A [X] B [ ] C [ ] D [ ]
Festival Guide description of performance A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
Day & Time of performance A [ ] B [ ] C [X] D [ ]
A = No Influence
B = Very slight
C = Some influence
D = Large influence
6. How many performances do you plan on attending this year?
A. 1-2 [ ]
B. 3-5 [ ]
C. 6-10 [X]
D. 11-15 [ ]
D. More than 15 [ ]
SATISFACTION QUESTIONS
7. How satisfied were you with each of the following?
Variety of Festival offerings A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
Quality of performances A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
Ease of finding information about festival & performances A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D [X]
A = Very Dissatisfied
B = Dissatisfied
C = Satisfied
D = Very Satisfied
8. Would you recommend the Festival to a friend? Yes [X] No [ ]
DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS
9. How do you define your gender?
A. Male [X]
B. Female [ ]
C. Other _________
10. How do you define your ethnic background?
A. Caucasian [X]
B. Black [ ]
C. Hispanic [ ]
D. Asian [ ]
E. Other ________
11. What is your household income per year?
A. 0-$40K [X]
B. $41-$80K [ ]
C. $81- 120K [ ]
D. $121-160K [ ]
E. More than $160K [ ]
12. What is your age?
A. 15-20 [ ]
B. 21-30 [ ]
C. 31-45 [X]
D. 46-60 [ ]
E. Over 60 [ ]
13. How often do you attend these types of arts and cultural events?
Gallery or Museum openings (i.e. 1st Friday) A [ ] B [X] C [ ] D [ ]
Dance performances A [X] B [ ] C [ ] D [ ]
Theater/Opera A [X] B [ ] C [ ] D [ ]
Music concerts (Symphonies, jazz, etc.) A [ ] B [X] C [ ] D [ ]
A = Never
B = 1-2 times per year
C = 1-2 times per month
D = 1-2 times per week
Actor from Trad gets a buzz-cut on the street the night before the play begins its Philadelphia Live Arts & Philly Fringe Fest four-performance run
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Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, September 24, 2005
3 sm coffees (light/sweet)
2 lg M&M biscotti bars
2 sm sweet sugar candies (chewy)
med pecan coffee (light/sweet)
sm amount of water
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
sm amount of chicken wings
4-5 celery sticks
can of pepsi (12 fl. oz.)
1 (Whopper Jr.) hamburger
1 Tastykake chocolate chip bar (net wt. 2 oz.)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1/2-3/4 pack of cigarettes
Article
Another Article (Vested Interest)
Reformers' Roundtable: Inclusionary Zoning
Furniture Wish List:
(Name/Address Withheld)
Bedroom:
*Double (Queen size?) Mattress/Boxspring/Frame
*2 sets of sheets plus pillow cases
*Comforter
*2 pillows
*small night table
*small table top (reading) lamp
*worktable or writing desk
*single wood chair with arms
*lg throw rug
*cd/radio boom box
*vacum (non-electric)
Room (open space) next to Kitchen:
*small (square/rectangular?) eating table for two (four?)
*2 wood chairs with arms
Bathroom:
*2 small throw rugs (toilet/outside tub)
*2 large towels plus 2 wash cloths
*bathmat (rubber) for tub
*2 hand towels (next to sink)
*hamper for dirty clothes (where is laundromat?)
*toilet plunger plus scrub-brush
*bucket plus cleaning supplies
*mirror for sink area
Kitchen:
*four plates
*four bowls
*knives/forks/spoons for six
*plastic container for drawer storage of utensils
*1 sm frying pan (non-stick)
*1 lg frying pan (non-stick)
*1 stew pot with lid
*sm-med rice cooker
*automatic coffee machine or percolator coffee machine for stove top (burner) use
*2-4 coffee mugs
*glasses for six
*2 spatulas (non-metal)
*lg wooden spoon
*microwave oven for counter top (necessity?)
*pkg of sponges (2)
*2 drying cloths (for dishes)
*metal or wooden rack (for drying dishes)
*broom & dust pan
*lg and med cutting knife (1 each)
*plastic cutting board
More Architecture (the Political Games Begin)
Mo'Money: Giving in to the CEO model
bonus round:
the Arts' impact on the Philadelphia region
postscipt of a personal nature:
Happy Belated Birthday to my Father (born Sept. 21, 1942)
Has it really been over 20 years since you passed away?
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Monday, September 24, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, September 23, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
2 chocolate covered donuts
1 tropical punch/fruit juice pouch (6.75 fl.oz.)
sm coffee (light/sweet)
2 cans of apple juice (12 fl. oz. each)
sm coffee (light/sweet)
2 oats/nuts/honey granola bars ("sweet & salty crunch") total net wt. 1.19 oz.
pint of lager
lg glass of fountain coke
1 tropical punch/fruit juice pouch (6.75 fl.oz.)
can of apple juice (12 fl. oz.)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
med amount of french fries
sm amount of chicken wings
sm-med amount of banana-bread pudding/custard pie
sm amount of water
slightly less than a pack of cigarettes
Saturday, September 22, 2007
2 med-lg coffees (light/sweet)
1 jelly-filled donut
2 onion bagels (plain)
1 med coffee (sweet)
1 med pecan coffee
2 med plastic cups of fountain coke
2 hot dogs (plain)
lg serving of potato salad
lg serving of macaroni salad with sliced cucumbers
lg caramel coffee (24 fl. oz.)
med amount of fried banana chips
sm green salad (watercress/spinach-leaf/sweet red bell pepper)
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
Photography And Poetry plus Monkeyball
Dead Bird: Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 (1:55 p.m. - Market/20th)
Chalk Drawings: Sept. 22, 2007 (4:45 p.m. - Fitler Square Park)
Unknown Graduate Student from Ohio preparing to write a five-page "observational" paper on homelessness: Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 (5:45 p.m. - Youth Study Center)
poetry:
On A Passenger Ferry
(For Grace Paley)
The deck is big, and crowded. In one corner,
an old woman, sick, on chemo, not in pain, is
writing in an elementary-school notebook.
Nobody else saw her, but I saw her.
I had seen her before. Her round, kind face,
smiling and still as a photograph
outside a window-
Jean Valentine
pg. 60
The New Yorker
Sept. 24, 2007
More Photography (Architecture)
Monkey Ball (the game)
bonus round:
Fight the Good Fight!
FRIENDS OF THE BARNES FOUNDATION
Dedicated to Preservation of the Barnes Foundation in Merion
other - press puff piece
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Saturday, September 22, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, September 21, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
med serving of chicken curry with couscous (net wt. 11 oz.)
bag of onion/sour cream potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
bag of bbq potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
lg serving of chinese food (mixed medley)
sm-med amount of shelled sunflower seeds
1/2 pack of cigarettes
This is (not) a review of Christoph Büchel’s Training Ground for Democracy at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
List Of Demands Büchel sent to MASS MoCA director Joe Thompson (excerpted from a seven-page Artist Statement)
patron opinion:
"We should be sensitive to the rights of a visual artist to maintain control over his/her work. However, the way this artist has acted (as I learned from MassMoca’s documentation in the backroom exhibit) is frivolous and unreasonable. As a long-standing supporter of MassMoca, I’m concerned about a situation in which funds that could be used otherwise are being squandered to satisfy the oversized ego of a Swiss artist. I think the museum, as a not-for-profit organization supported in part by donations and membership fees, is correct in soliciting opinions from its membership base in this important matter. I hope that a documentation of these opinions will have additional weight in Court."
Joachim Frank (taken from the comments section - MASS MoCA blog)
more opinion:
When an artist sadly becomes a prima-donna
other:
ARTJAIL, The fine art of punishment™ (The Barnes Collection and the Youth Study Center)
unrelated...
quote of the day:
"She said that it was a piece of art and she wanted to stand out on career day."
Police Maj. SCOTT PARE on an MIT student who was arrested at gunpoint at Logan International Airport for wearing what turned out to be a fake bomb
related article:
Student Says She Was Wearing 'Art,' Not Bomb... Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Charges
update:
Buchel vs MASS MoCA
bonus round:
Protesting monks meet democracy leader/Nobel laureate Suu Kyi
postscript:
acknowledgement to Anaba Blog for reportage/deep background information (links)
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Friday, September 21, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, September 20, 2007
med serving of Asian Sesame Noodle Salad ("thin noodles with toasted sesame ginger dressing, shredded broccoli hearts, carrots, cabbage and cucumber topped with pickled ginger") net wt. 8.7 oz.
lg Garden Tuna Salad Wrap ("Albacore tuna salad made with celery, pickle, mayonnaise and carrot for crunch, wrapped in lettuce inside a mild toasted red pepper tortilla") net wt. 7.2 oz.
1 Turkey Club with Avocado sandwich ("Home-styled roasted turkey breast and Black Forest ham with Pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and avocado on 9-grain whole wheat bread. Light mayonnaise on the side") net wt. 8.3 oz.
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
med cup of fruit punch
2 sm plates of guacamole/salsa/humus/cheese cubes/fritos/crackers
3 bottles of lager (12 fl. oz. each)
dbl espresso
3 pints of lager (diff. location)
med plastic cup of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (same location)
3 bottles of lager (diff. location)
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
"The clergy boycotts the violent, mean, cruel, ruthless, pitiless kings, the great thieves who live by stealing from the national treasury."
BURMA'S MONKS in a statement on their nationwide protests against the country's ruling military junta
article:
U.N. envoy to Myanmar amid protests
more:
List of countries where United Nations peacekeepers are currently deployed
Peacekeeping missions and operations involving the United Nations
list of completed UN peacekeeping missions since the United Nations was founded in 1945, with the dates of deployment, the name of the related conflict, and the name of the UN operation.
other:
Blackwater going back to work
addendum:
Blackwater: Employees 'acted lawfully'
related:
Black Ops Jungle: The Academy of Military-Industrial-Complex Studies (link info via: Boing Boing)
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Thursday, September 20, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
sm amount of water
2 sm muffins
2 sm plain bagels (cream cheese)
can of pepsi (12. fl. oz.)
ham/mustard on slice of rye bread
6-7 orange slices
4 lg mugs of coffee (light/sweet)
4-5 apple slices
3-4 slices of ham
4-5 orange slices
1 tarragon chicken salad on multigrain bread sandwich (net wt. 8.5 oz.)
1 white cheese (2 slices) on whole wheat bread sandwich
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 mozzarella cheese/tomato/spinach leaf/vinegarette on long roll sandwich
med serving of tarragon chicken salad with couscous (net wt. 11 oz.)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Bizarre Object Found Circling Star
Zork - The Original Map
Radiohead - Nobody Does It Better
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
med serving of chicken curry with couscous ("chicken in a Thai style curry made with mango, coconut, pineapple, lime, cilantro, bell peppers, apples on a bed of couscous" plus leaf lettuce) net wt. 11 oz.
1 egg salad on multigrain bread sandwich (net wt. 7.6 oz.)
1 tarragon chicken salad on multigrain bread sandwich (net wt. 8.5 oz.)
1 Vegetables & Pesto Dip platter (net wt. 8.5 oz.)
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
1 tarragon chicken salad on multigrain bread sandwich (net wt. 8.5 oz.)
sm amount of water
1 turkey/american cheese on white bread sandwich
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1/2-3/4 pack of cigarettes
good writing:
Analog God With Artificial Limbs
more:
Start Making Sense (submit your writing or visual art)
dismissive verdicts:
Anne Frank Rejected, Among Others
other:
How Language Evolves
commentary/farce:
Is It Art? I Decide!
update:
MASS MoCA Blog
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, September 17, 2007
lg mocha coffee (24 fl. oz.)
1 raisin/almond fruit & soy bar (net wt. 1.06 oz.)
sm amount of water
1 "Italian Grinder" ("roasted turkey, sliced ham, Genoa salami, pepper jack cheese with red and green bell peppers and balsanic vinegar on a rustic roll") net wt. 8.8 oz.
1 Vegetables & Pesto Dip platter ("creamy pesto dip surrounded by English cucumber, sugar snap peas, crunchy celery, carrot sticks and grape tomatoes" plus leaf lettuce) net wt. 8.5 oz.
1 Tarragon Chicken Salad sandwich ("roasted all-white chicken breast mixed with dried cranberries and celery in a tangy tarragon dressing with leaf lettuce on sweet multigrain bread") net wt. 8.5 oz.
1/2 pack of cigarettes
The Worst ever FALL albums
link via FallNet
The Fall - Best Studio Albums
plus
The Fall: The Albums ranked
More Fall news...
released today:
Live at the Knitting Factory [LIVE] [IMPORT]
The Fall (Artist)
info via Largehearted Boy
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Monday, September 17, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, September 16, 2007
2 sm coffees (light/sweet)
1 bear claw crueller
6 jelly-filled donut holes
med coffee (light/sweet)
2 pastrami/mayo on white bread sandwiches
med-lg glass of fruit punch
med-lg serving of noodle/chicken/potato medley
lg plastic cup of water (*)
sm-med serving of green salad (*)
sm-med serving of eggplant stir-fry (*)
sm-med serving of yellow rice/beans (*)
2 sm-med servings of fruit salad medley (*)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
(*) courtesy of Food Not Bombs
Saturday, September 15, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 plain bagel (cream cheese)
2 shots of vodka
bottle of water (8 fl. oz.)
3/4 pack of cigarettes
Marcel Duchamp - Anemic Cinema
Is It Art Yet? And Who Decides?
More Duchamp... Breaking Glass (plus quote)
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Saturday, September 15, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, September 14, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 plain bagel (cream cheese)
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
3 sm coffees (light/sweet)
med slice of chocolate cake (vanilla frosting)
handful of pretzels
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
med serving of beef satay/bell peppers/noodles medley
med serving of general tso chicken/bell peppers/noodles medley
bottle of water (8 fl. oz.)
1 turkey (slices) on white bread sandwich
bag of potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
1/2-3/4 pack of cigarettes
Message from the People of God
Let me introduce myself to you, I am Pastor Ayres of Transfiguration Baptist Church located at 38th St. & Fairmount Ave. in West Philadelphia, and these people are some of my sheep.
We are here to introduce you to someone that we think you would love to meet. This person can be anybody you want Him to be; your father, mother, wife, lover, doctor, lawyer or just a friend. Before we meet Him, we were all once in you shoes. We felt as if we had nowhere to go and no one to talk with. We were just wandering from one day to another. Time really had no true meaning to us. But when we met this man, He already knew everything about us. Knowing this, He took us in His arms and welcomed us just like a lost child returning home. This man is Jesus Christ, who was sent to us thru God, His father. He made you a child and joint heir to all His riches. And like a good father, He takes great care of His children. He protects comforts, provides, teaches, nurtures, guides, loves and desires your well being. He has already paid the debt for our sins, so you are now free to worship Christ and get to know Him. If you will let Him, He will do the impossible in your life. He will fill your life with joy, peace and blessings that comes for the Almighty God.
If you would like to get to know Jesus for yourself, please go to your nearest center or Bible-believing church where the Bible is taught as the final authority.
"For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk upright. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee." Psalm 84:11-12
"message" included in bagged lunch (bottle of water, sandwich, chips) given to the homeless
open letter reply:
Dear Sir,
Thank you very much for the sandwich, bag of chips, and bottle of water (Friday, Sept. 14, 9 p.m.). It is very much appreciated.
Also, though not a Christian, I have read many of the "pamplets" given to those living on the street and found your note/message very heartwarming and welcoming. Although scripture says good deeds alone will not get you into heaven/save a person, I think your deeds speak very well of you.
Sincerely,
A Homeless Person
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Friday, September 14, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, September 13, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
sm cup of chilled sweet tea
med bowl of white rice topped with gravy/chicken
slice of white bread
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Diamond (Green) by Jeff Koons
other:
antihypersyllabicsesquipedalian (someone who hates long words)
more:
"10 Questions"
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
3 lg coffees (light/sweet)
1 toasted plain bagel (cream cheese)
sm amount of water
box of white grape raspberry juice (6.75 fl. oz.)
bag of puffed cheez doodles (net wt. 0.75 oz.)
1 pkg of crackers/peanut butter (6 per pkg) total net wt. 1 1/4 oz.
sm container of pineapple chunks
sm amount of water
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
LOVE In The Business Class
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 salted pretzel (plain)
3 lg coffees (light/sweet)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 salami/american cheese on rye bread sandwich
1 pkg of vanilla creme "minee" sandwich cookies (6 per pkg) total-net wt. 1.2 oz.
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Books found on the street during the past couple of days:
The Orators by W.H. Auden
First American Edition, 1967
published by Random House
Zen In The Martial Arts by Joe Hyams
published by Bantam Books, 1982
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler (*)
published by Vintage Crime, 1992
(*) currently reading
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, September 10, 2007
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 plain bagel (butter)
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
sm amount of water
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Architecure?
Music
What stirs the passion?
Join The Fight To Save The Barnes!
courtesy Married To The Sea
Posted by Allan Smithee at 9:15 AM 0 comments
Monday, September 10, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, September 9, 2007
2 sm cups of coffee (light/sweet)
1 chocolate covered glazed donut
1 lg sugar topped bran muffin
bag of nacho cheese flavored Doritos (net wt. 1 oz.)
1 pkg of strawberry creme "minee" sandwich cookies (6 per pkg) total net wt. 1.2 oz.
1 apple
med coffee (light/sweet)
1 orange
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 Egg Florentine breakfast muffin sandwich* (net wt. 6.13 oz.)
sm-med serving of eggplant stir-fry medley**
sm-med serving of noodle pasta/tomato sauce**
sm-med serving of green salad**
2 sm nectarines**
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
3 chicken salad on multi-grain bread sandwiches
1/2 pack of cigarettes
*fully cooked, not labeled for individual retail sale
**courtesy of Food Not Bombs
Saturday, September 8, 2007
lg coffee (sweet)
1 pretzel (plain)
1 nectarine
1 can of (lemon) iced tea (12 fl. oz.)
1 glazed donut
1 banana
lg serving of sliced turkey/gravy
sm side of tomato gazpacho
sm side serving of onion rings
1 poppy seed bagel (plain)
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
lg iced coffee (20-24 fl. oz.) light/sweet
9 carrot sticks (slivers/slices)
1 turkey/mayo on bread roll sandwich
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
7-9 sm pieces of chocolate/caramel/taffy candies
2 3/4 slices of green pepper/onion/cheese pizza
bottle of water (20 fl. oz.)
3/4 pack of cigarettes
5 recipes:
“We love to tailgate and would love new ideas for hearty sandwiches.”
Take it on the road
Autumn ushers in two of America’s great seasonal rites—football and tailgating. Both require strategy. For the latter, pack delicious, hearty sandwiches of deli meats and salads in chewy breads that won’t fall apart. Prepared, sliced and wrapped ahead of time, these heroes are great on the go and easy to eat. The final touch: cool drinks and plenty of napkins.
(1) Muffuletta Sandwich
Be sure to hollow out the bread so the salad can fit inside. Doing so also cuts carbs and calories.
Olive Salad:
1 cup each pitted green and black olives, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon tiny capers
1/3 cup diced (1/4 inch) roasted red bell pepper
1⁄4 cup diced (1/4 inch) celery, with leaves
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Sandwich:
1 round peasant bread (about 7 inches in diameter, 5 inches high), halved crosswise, insides pulled out
4 ounces each thinly sliced Genoa salami and mortadella (found in the deli section)
4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
1. Prepare the Olive Salad ahead of time: Combine all the ingredients and set aside in the refrigerator for 4 hours or longer.
2. Assemble the sandwich: Spread half of the Olive Salad on the bottom half of the bread. Layer with salami, provolone and mortadella, then top with the remaining Olive Salad. Cover with the top of the bread, press down and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap and let stand for 1 hour.
3. Unwrap, cut into 6 wedges using a serrated knife, then wrap them for the road.
(2) My Hero
Be sure to drain the salad before adding to the sandwich.
1 French or Italian bread (7 to 8 inches long)
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
8 tender arugula leaves
1 ripe plum tomato, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 slices mozzarella (about 1/8 inch thick)
4 whole fresh basil leaves, rinsed and patted dry
2 thin slices (2 ounces) prosciutto di Parma
4 thin slices (1 ounce) Genoa salami
1. Split the bread lengthwise and pull out some of the insides. Brush the insides of the bread with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil.
2. Make the salad: Toss the arugula and tomato strips in a bowl with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Layer the bottom of the bread with the mozzarella, basil, prosciutto and salami. Top with the salad. Cover with the top of the bread. Cut the sandwich in half on the diagonal and wrap well for the road.
Serves 1. Per serving: 900 calories, 67g carbohydrate, 43g protein, 50g fat, 90mg cholesterol.
(3) Rich Little Po’ Boy
Broiling the tomatoes adds rich flavor to the sandwich.
3 small ripe tomatoes, halved
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 Italian bread (12 inches long)
1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
1⁄4 pound thinly sliced rare roast beef
4 thin slices ripe Brie cheese
4 to 6 lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry
1. Preheat a grill or broiler; set the rack 3 inches from the heat source.
2. Grill or broil the skin side of the tomatoes until slightly charred (15 minutes on the grill, 8 minutes under the broiler). Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Halve the bread lengthwise and pull out some of the insides. Spread the mayonnaise on the bread. Arrange the roast beef evenly over the bottom half and lay the Brie diagonally over the meat. Top with the lettuce.
4. Place the tomatoes on the top half of the bread and mash them slightly with a fork. Invert the top over the bottom half of the sandwich, cut it in half crosswise and wrap well for the road.
Serves 2. Per serving: 580 calories, 35g carbohydrate, 26g protein, 38g fat, 80mg cholesterol.
(4A) Turkey Meatball Grinder
This recipe can easily be cut in half. For convenience, use your favorite tomato sauce.
Turkey Meatballs:
2 pounds ground turkey
1 onion, grated
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
About 3 cups of your favorite tomato sauce (for Sheila’s Homemade Tomato Sauce, visit Parade.com)
8 French rolls (each about 5 inches long and 3 inches wide); or 3 Italian breads (about 15 inches long and 3 inches wide), sliced into 3 pieces each, with the insides pulled out
1. Prepare the meatballs: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Form into 24 meatballs, about 11⁄2 inches in diameter.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook the meatballs in batches, shaking the pan occasionally, for about 10 to 12 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Add more oil if necessary. Remove the meatballs to a paper towel to drain.
3. Warm the tomato sauce over medium heat in another skillet. Add the meatballs and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, spooning sauce over them.
4. To serve, spoon about 1/4 cup of tomato sauce into each roll, coating well; spoon
3 meatballs into each bread. Wrap the sandwiches in foil for the road.
Serves 8. Per serving (without the egg): 650 calories, 75g carbohydrate, 34g protein, 24g fat, 100mg cholesterol.
(4B) For the Tomato Sauce (Sheila's Homemade):
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 each red and green bell pepper, cored, seeded, halved and cut into slivers crosswise
2 cloves of garlic, peeled
and slightly bruised
2 cans (28 ounces each)
Italian plum tomatoes, drained (reserving juices) and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Pinch sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat. Add the
onions, peppers and garlic and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes along with 1 cup of the reserved juices, tomato paste, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper.
2. Cook for 25 minutes. Adjust seasonings. Mash the garlic with the
back of a spoon and stir into the sauce. Stir in the parsley and set the sauce aside.
Serves 8. Per serving: 130 calories, 50 calories from fat, 18g carbohydrate, 3g protein, 5g fat, 1g saturated fat.
(5) Easy-As-Pie Tomato Soup
Ladle the hot soup into a thermos if bringing to the game.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups sliced yellow onions
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
½ cup chopped fresh dill, plus dill sprigs for garnish
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 quarts chicken broth
2 cans (28 ounces each) ripe Italian plum tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch of sugar
Grated zest of 1 small orange
1 cup sour cream, for garnish
1. Melt the butter with the olive oil over low heat in a heavy pot. Add the onions and cook, covered, until tender, about 20 minutes. Add the garlic for another 5 minutes.
2. Add half the dill, season with the salt and pepper, and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
3. Add the broth, tomatoes, allspice, and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the orange zest, remove from the heat and cool slightly.
4. Puree the soup, in batches, in a food processor.
5. Return the soup to the pot, add the remaining dill, and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve immediately; or cool and refrigerate, covered, overnight.
6. Taste and correct the seasoning. Garnish the soup, hot or cold, with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of dill.
Serves 8 to 10. Per serving: 160 calories, 110 calories from fat, 10g carbohydrate, 2g protein, 13g fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol.
previous recipes/article courtesy of Sheila Lukins and Parade Magazine (published September 9, 2007)
more good recipes:
The Homebrew Chef
other food for the soul:
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more:
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Saturday, September 8, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, September 7, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
2 pretzels (one with mustard)
2 mugs of water
10-12 (coffee) hard candies
2 bags of bbq potato chips (net wt. 1 oz. per bag)
bag of potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
1 pkg of vanilla creme "minee" sandwich cookies (6 per pkg)
total net wt. 1.2 oz.
med cup of coffee (light)
sm amount of juice from juice box
can of soda (12 fl. oz.)
2 clusters of red seedless grapes
container of spicy Thai chili seasoned tuna medley (net wt. 5 oz.)
3/4 pack of cigarettes
Artistic Temperament
The artist at his/her best - wild, passionate, rebellious, and humane - is often too large and truthful a creature for society's taste. The artist at his/her most outlandish - profane, eccentric, even a little mad - is at least as disquieting a figure. In neither case can he/she walk the streets with impunity: his/her grandeur and his/her strangenes make him/her a target. His/Her task is to become a successful eccentric, a strange but wise duck able to venture out of solitary confinement and mingle among society.
"Perhaps other cities are ready to celebrate the artist and will allow you to get away with more of an artistic temperament, but not a place like Pittsburgh." - Marie Nugent-Head
"All Passions exaggerate: it is because they exaggerate that they are passions." - Sebastien-Roch Nicolas De Chamfort
"The artistic temperament is a disease which afflicts amateurs." - G.K. Chesterton
"Art is nature as seen through a temperament." - Jean-Baptise-Camille Corot
I will acquire ways of being in the world that serve my purposes. Not everyone need know that I am perfectly willing to tango naked down Main Street or stick my tongue out at the mayor. I will remain a real eccentric, but at the same time I will grow wise in the ways of the world.
excerpted from Affirmations For Artists by Eric Maisel
Published 1996 by G.P. Putnam's Sons
New York
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Friday, September 7, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, September 6, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet) 24 fl. oz.
2 lg coffees (light/sweet) 16 fl. oz.
2 sm poppy seed bagels (plain)
lg coffee (light/sweet) 16 fl. oz.
2 bottles of lager (12 fl. oz. each)
2 sm coffee hard candies
2 pints of lager (*) diff. location
bottle of beer (12 fl. oz.) diff. location
pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Politicos and The Board attempt another squeeze play against the "plain people" (shills continued)
related
Other Fun, The Woman With No Brain:
"The Washington Post ran 20 articles on [Sen. Larry] Craig. MSNBC covered it like it was the first moon landing - Three small taps for a man, one giant leap for public gay sex!"
Ann Coulter
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Thursday, September 6, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
2 sausage dogs (mustard)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
toasted sesame seed bagel (cream cheese)
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
16 oz. can of beer (brown-bagged)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
2 16 oz. cans of beer (brown-bagged)
3/4 pack of cigarettes
quote
Say What?
"I not only believe it is winnable, but I think we're succeeding -- I think we're winning."
-- Senator John McCain, on the surge
"We're kicking ass."
-- George W. Bush, to Deputy Australian PM Mark Vaile
Politicos and The Board attempt another squeeze play against the "plain people" (take one)
Politicos and The Board attempt another squeeze play against the "plain people" (take two)
other/unrelated:
"column"
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Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 pretzel (mustard)
sm coffee (light/sweet)
10-12 Bisca (sesame) water crackers
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 ham/white cheese on white bread sandwich
1 sm apple
1 pkg of cheese crackers with peanut butter (6 per pkg - total net wt. 1 3/8 oz.)
2 sausage dogs (mustard)
sm amount of water
1 turkey/white cheese on bread roll sandwich
1/2 pack of cigarettes
comic quote
related article
comic quote update
very good letter to the editor:
Vick Forgot 'Cruel'
"In his apology, Michael Vick used the words immature and bad judgment, but never the word cruel. Vick apologized to his bosses and to children, but never to the animals he routinely tortured. Based on this, I guess he really has no respect for animal life.
Given that he had a contract worth $130 million and a bonus of $22 million, we can deduce that Vick did not need the cash. His activities were based purely on a streak of meanness that he has refused to acknowledge.
As disappointed as I am in Vick, I'm even more upset by supporters who rallied to his defense with placards. Have they no idea of the horror that he inflicted on innocent animals? Very sad."
(name withheld by editor of Automotive Acne)
published Saturday, September 1, 2007
The Philadelphia Inquirer
pg. A8
same page... editorial cartoon:
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Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, September 3, 2007
1 Egg Florentine breakfast muffin sandwich* (net wt. 6.13 oz.)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 sausage/egg/cheese breakfast muffin sandwich* (net wt. 6.76 oz.)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 sausage/egg/cheese breakfast muffin sandwich* (net wt. 6.76 oz.)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Sunday, September 2, 2007
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 bologna/white cheese on white bread sandwich
1 honey bun (net wt. 3 oz.)
pkg of cheese crackers with peanut butter (6 per pkg) total net wt. 1.38 oz.
lg coffee (light) 16 fl. oz.
1 cherry/tootsie roll lollipop
sm amount of water
sm-med coffee (light)
2 bottles of water (16.9 fl. oz. each)
1 sm cherry lollipop
1 bacon/egg/cheese breakfast muffin sandwich* (net wt. 5.74 oz.)
1 sausage/egg/cheese breakfast muffin sandwich* (net wt. 6.76 oz.)
pack of cigarettes
*fully cooked, not labeled for individual retail sale
Saturday, September 1, 2007
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
lg coffee (light)
1/2 "everything" bagel (plain)
1 hotdog (mustard/raw onion)
med coffee (light)
2 pints of lager
lg coffee (light)
pint of lager (diff. location)
pint of lager (diff. location)
glass of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
1 carne asada soft corn taco (double tortilla wrap)**
1 pollo asado soft corn taco (double tortilla wrap)**
1 carnitas soft corn taco (double tortilla wrap)**
1 bottle of Jarritos pineapple soda (12-16 fl. oz.)
2 oatmeal/raisin cookie sticks (net wt. 0.75 oz.)
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
**topped with cilantro/tomato/chopped onion/splash of lime
Photo Essay - Labor Day Weekend
Saturday (Final/Last Day of 10-Day Beer Binge***)
***Binge: Consuming Four (4) or more alcohol/spirit beverages during one (1) day at least once over a thirty (30) day time period
Sunday (Art/Park)
9 a.m.: Chad Wanzek and a participating art viewer
The Man Without Any Will aka Chad
Chad and another art viewer have some coffee and tea plus cake compliments of the artist. Time, around noon. (and yes, they did tip the barista.)
After the performance, hung out at Azalea Park. On the way there, saw a homeless encampment (tents)
at Azalea Park proper (below), relaxing and reading a magazine under a tree
free bottle of "Philly Tap" water compliments of The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center
Monday (Labor Day... public/private art plus some homeless person's laundry)
other prose and poetry:
Public Service vs. Public Nuisance
surface beauty yields to ugly eco-reality
bonus round:
All They Need Is Love
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Saturday, September 1, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, August 31, 2007
sm coffee (light)
sm baguette sandwich (ham/white-cheese/lettuce/tomato/mayo-dressing)
bottle of red plum juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
bottle of pomegranate pear juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
bag of cheese curls (net wt. 1 oz.)
bag of nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
sm coffee (light)
2 sm pieces of croissant
3 bottles of lager (12 fl. oz. apiece)
1 bottle of lager (diff. location)
2 bottles of lager (diff. location)
2 bottles of lager (diff. location)
sm can of vienna sausages
1 turkey/cheese on white bread sandwich
2 chocolate covered peanut butter cookie snacks
pack and half of cigarettes
I Hear and I Forget
I See and I Remember
I Do and I Understand
-Chinese Proverb
column
quote
related
unrelated
update
post-feminist art...
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Friday, August 31, 2007
August - 2007
Friday, August 31, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, August 30, 2007
sm coffee (light)
1 hash brown (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
bottle of lager (12 fl. oz.)
2 bottles of lager (*) diff. location
2 bottles of lager (diff. location)
2 bottles of lager (diff. location)
sm cup of tomato/rice soup
2 pkgs of saltine crackers (2 per pkg)
sm ramekin of cole slaw
1/2 pickle
sm ramekin of sliced hot peppers
2 bottles of lager (diff. location)
1 mixed med (cherry/coke) "slushie/icee" (22 fl. oz.)
2 lg baguette sandwiches
2 honey hushpuppies
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional bottle of lager
Philadelphia Headlines:
We've got a race!
Familiar Billy-flop
Broom Town
FOUR SURE!
other unrelated randomness in Philly:
1610 Fairmount Ave. (best home improvement store)
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Thursday, August 30, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
sm coffee (light)
1 hash brown (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
bottle of red plum juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
bottle of peach tea (16 fl. oz.)
5-6 sm pieces of fried chicken (wings)
med serving of broccoli/cauliflower medley
med-lg serving of macaroni/cheese
bottle of red plum juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
glass of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (*)
slice of cheese pizza
plastic cup of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
bag of potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
ramekin of tabasco sauce
pint of lager (same location)
2 pints of lager (*) diff. location
sm pita pizza (garlic/onion/mozzarella cheese)
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
The Fall - Blindness
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
sm coffee (light) 12 fl. oz.
1 hash brown (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
lg coffee (light)
1 kaiser roll (butter)
2 breakfast sausage dogs (mustard)
2 pints of lager (*)
lg glass of fountain coke
pint of lager (diff. location)
2 pints of lager (*) diff. location
sm bag of peanuts (net wt. 1 oz.)
2 pints of lager (*) same location
3/4 pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
"Rocks lead to antiquity, water leads one to remoteness. In a garden grove, water and rocks are the most indispensable things." -Wen Zhenheng
know thy neighbor, know thyself
postscript of a personal nature: now know about this blogger... I'm currently in the same program and will also, hopefully, have housing by the end of the year
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, August 27, 2007
lg caramel coffee (16 fl. oz.)
1 hash brown (2.5 oz.)
1 plain bagel with cream cheese
bottle of orange/mango juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
bag of cheese curls (net wt. 1 oz.)
bag of nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
med butterscotch/pecan coffee
sm container of macaroni salad (net wt. 5 oz.)
2 pkgs of saltine crackers (2 per pkg)
2 glasses of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (*)
bag of potato chips/tabasco sauce (net wt. 1 oz.)
2 pints of lager (*) diff. location
glass of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (*) diff. location
pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint(s) of lager
two fer tues (plus one):
The Trashmen - The Surfin' Bird
prolific people temporal lobe epilepsy robert pollard
The Surfin' Bird (42 Yrs. later)
other:
Attorney General Gonzales resigns - Bush calls treatment in recent months unfair
Barnes fans beg judge
postscript:
Adam Eaton and the Bullpen
Why do so many transplants adopt the Phillies?
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Monday, August 27, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, August 26, 2007
bottle of water (16 fl. oz.)
1 jelly-filled donut
1 lg caramel coffee (16 fl. oz.)
1 hash brown (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
2 pints of lager
glass of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (*) same location
slice of cheese pizza
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
lg caramel coffee (16 fl. oz.)
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
Saturday, August 25, 2007
1 white cheese on whole wheat (mustard/mayo) sandwich
1 cherry "slushie" (22 fl. oz.)
1 fruit punch box (6.75 fl. oz.)
1/2 peanut butter/grape jelly on whole wheat sandwich
1 apple
2 pints of lager
glass of fountain coke
1 hotdog (mustard/raw onion)
1 pretzel (mustard)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
glass of fountain coke
med-lg basket of french fries
pint of lager (same location)
2 dbl cheeseburgers (McDonalds)
bottle of chocolate milk (16 fl. oz.)
bottle of lemon ice All Sport hydration (16 fl. oz.)
sm bag of cashews
sm container of Pringles sour cream & onion potato chips (net wt. 1 3/4 oz.)
1 chewy chocolate chunk bar (net wt. 0.84 oz.)
pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Sunday afternoon at the Tavern:
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Saturday, August 25, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, August 24, 2007
lg caramel coffee (16 fl. oz.)
1 hash brown (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
1 bacon/egg/cheese on toasted bagel breakfast sandwich
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 toasted onion bagel (cream cheese)
bottle of pomegranate pear juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
can of lager (12 fl. oz.)
1 breakfast sausage dog (mustard)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
bag of BBQ flavored pork rinds (net wt. 1/2 oz.)
bag of baked cheese curls (net wt. 1 oz.)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
can of coke (12 fl. oz.)
2 pints of lager (*) same location
1 hot pork on longroll sandwich (mayo/provolone cheese)
bag of potato chips
1/2 pickle
sm amount of hot peppers
sm side of cole slaw
pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
recipes:
Bayou Blackened Catfish Fillets
The sweetness of the fish lends itself beautifully to blackening spice. Shrimp, scallops, or any firm fleshed fish will work great. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fillets. The best way to preheat the skillet and the best way to blacken is outside on the grill. Trust me on this one. Heat the pan for at least 10 minutes over high heat. And don’t forget to clean the grill first! You will need:
Ingredients:
1 8-oz catfish fillet per person
vegetable oil
blackening spice (see recipe)
Method:
Preheat a 10-inch cast iron skillet until very hot. Brush each fillet with vegetable oil. Sprinkle some blackening spice evenly over the fish, turn over, and repeat. Place the fillets in the hot skillet, and blacken on each side for six to eight minutes, until the fish is firm. Use a spatula to turn the fish and to remove it from the pan. Plate and serve.
Cajun Blackening Spice
Blackening is a standard cooking technique that depends on two very important factors: A hot cast-iron skillet and a good blackening spice. The skillet sears in the flavor as it chars the spices. The tasting heat of your blend depends on the amounts and types of spices you use. Habanero or chipotle powder will add an extra kick. Here is a basic medium hot blend, although you can substitute a store-bought product if you prefer. You can use this versatile spice blend on just about any grilled fish or meat as well. You will end up with about two ounces of spice blend, which should be kept in a shaker for use or airtight container for longer storage. Feel free to increase the recipe proportionately.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon cayenne powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Method:
Blend all the ingredients thoroughly. For a finer blend, use a food processor. Catfish in a bag with vegetables, herbs, and beer butter sauce. “En Papillote” is the fancy French term for “baked in paper.” That’s almost exactly what we are going to do, except that we are making our “bag” out of aluminum foil because we’re cooking it on the grill, and paper wouldn’t stand a chance. Preparing fish in this manner creates a wonderfully aromatic, flavorful, and healthy dish. Omit (or add!) butter if you wish. An hour of prep is involved depending on your knife skills, and cooking takes 20-30 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillets. We are preparing four “bags,” one per guest. Serve with your favorite rice dish.
Ingredients:
4 8-ounce catfish fillets
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small red onion, cut into thin strips
1 small red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small yellow pepper, cut into thin strips
4 teaspoons unsalted butter
fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, chives, etc.) coarsely chopped
kosher or sea salt
cracked black pepper
4-ounces lager style beer
4 pieces of aluminum foil, 16 by 20 inches each
Method:
Lay out the aluminum foil. Rub each piece with a little butter. Place the fish on the foil, then top with the remaining ingredients except the beer. Fold in one side then fold the foil around the fish, leaving one side open. Pour in the beer (1 ounce in each bag), close up the foil, and place on a hot grill. The fish should be cooked in about 20 minutes. Remove the bags from the grill and place on a serving dish. Using a fork and a sharp knife, cut open the bags to reveal a juicy, colorful, and aromatic surprise.
courtesy Tim "The Brew Chef" Schafer and Ale Street News
more cooking with fresh ingredients (do the salsa)
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Friday, August 24, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, August 23, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 kaiser roll (butter)
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
can of lager (12 fl. oz.)
can of Yuengling black/tan (12 fl. oz.)
1 roast pork bun (Chinatown bakery)
1 ham/egg on honey butter roll (Chinatown bakery)
1 sausage dog (honey butter roll) Chinatown bakery
2 pints of lager (royal/imperial) diff. location
single shot of espresso
2 bottles of lager (12 fl. oz.) diff. location
lg glass of fountain coke
pint of lager (diff. location)
2 glasses of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
bag of pretzels (1 1/2 oz.)
1 caramel coffee (12 fl. oz.)
pack of cigarettes
favorite foreign words:
funkelnagelneu
brandnew
brand new {adj}
funkelnagelneu [ugs.]
spanking new [coll.]
brand spanking new [coll.]
more words later
language lessons continued:
Monkey Moms Use Baby Talk, Too
other:
Say What?
"In one of history's more absurd acts of totalitarianism, China has banned Buddhist monks in Tibet from reincarnation without government permission."
-- Newsweek, Aug 20
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Thursday, August 23, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
4-5 cups of black coffee
bag of potato chips (net wt. 5 oz.)
amount of water equal to med cup
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
links:
Tea Olive
Hole 1
Par 4, 455 Yards
Original Intent:
"A drive that is long and straight ... will be in a favorable position for the second. It is difficult to obtain par figures from any other position."
- Alister Mackenzie, from the first Masters program
Significant Changes:
- Fairway bunker adjusted, 2006
- Trees added to left side of fairway, 2006
- Tee moved back 15-20 yards, 2006
What To Expect:
Players will get the message early that the course will be more difficult this year. It will take a blast of 327 yards to clear the fairway bunker, and the bunker itself was reworked to add a "finger" in the center. Bailing out on the left side is no longer an option with more trees planted in that area.
Pink Dogwood
Hole 2
Par 5, 575 Yards
Original Intent:
"Although this is the longest hole on the course, a well-hit tee shot will take a good run down the fairway as it slopes over the hill. It was one of our guiding principles in building the Augusta National that even our par 5s should be reachable by two excellent shots."
- Bobby Jones, in Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1959
Significant Changes:
- Fairway bunker shifted to right, 1999
- Tee moved back 20-25 yards, 1999
Did It Work?
Nothing has changed. Big hitters can still reach this hole in two shots, and anyone who walks away without birdie feels as if he lost a shot to the field.
Flowering Peach
Hole 3
Par 4, 350 Yards
Original Intent:
"The left hand side of the green is very narrow; whereas the right side is broad. It is easy for anyone to reach the wide portion of the green with their second shot but difficult to reach the narrow end where the pin will usually be placed."
- Alister Mackenzie, from the first Masters program
Significant Change:
- Fairway bunker complex built in 1982
DID IT WORK?:
The bunker rarely comes into play, although Jeff Maggert ran into trouble here in 2003. The shortest par-4 on the course tempts the big hitters to use a driver, but the devilish green is the key on this classic short hole. A well-placed approach is a must here to avoid a three-putt.
Flowering Crabapple
Hole 4
Par 3, 240 Yards
Original Intent:
"The length of this hole can be varied a great deal, depending upon use of the back tee or the rear portion of the forward tee. From the back tee the shot is usually a strong iron or even a 4- or 3-wood."
- Bobby Jones, in Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1959
Significant Change:
- Tee moved back 30-35 yards for 2006
What to Expect:
Lots of gripes from players who will struggle to hit the ball high enough to hold the green. Already the third-hardest hole, historically, the change will force players to re-evaluate what clubs they will carry. More hybrids and 5-woods will be used on this hole.
Magnolia
Hole 5
Par 4, 455 Yards
Original Intent:
"The proper line here is, as closely as possible, past the bunker on the left side of the fairway. It is not necessary to carry this bunker in order to direct the drive into a groove in the fairway on top of the hill. But it is a very comforting safety factor to have sufficient length for the carry should the shot be pulled slightly."
- Bobby Jones, in Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1959
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
- Fairway bunkers extended about 80 yards toward the green, 2003
- Tee moved back, 2003
DID IT WORK?
Yes. Players rarely try to carry the bunkers anymore, so they are forced to play to the right, which means a longer shot to a difficult green.
Juniper
Hole 6
Par 3, 180 Yards
Original Intent:
"With the ball stopping either short of this raised area (back plateau) or off to the left of it, it is an extremely difficult job to get the first putt close to the hole."
- Bobby Jones, in Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1959
Significant Change:
- Pond filled in at front of green, 1959
DID IT WORK?
The cosmetic change has had no real effect for tournament play. Putting the tee shot on the proper side of the green is crucial.
Pampas
Hole 7
Par 4, 450 Yards
Original Intent:
"Length is certainly not at a premium here, but the narrow fairway seems to have an added impact because it suddenly confronts the player just when he has become accustomed to the broad expanses of the preceding holes. ... The second shot is normally a steep pitch, often with a wedge, and precise judgment of range is required."
- Bobby Jones, in Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1959
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
- Tee moved back 35-40 yards, 2006
- Trees added to both sides of fairway, 2006
- Green rebuilt for possible right- rear pin position, 2006
What to Expect:
This hole will elicit plenty of comments, too. The size of this green demands an approach from a short iron, but shorter hitters could face a very long second shot. With trees added on both sides, finding the fairway off the tee will be a must.
Yellow Jasmine
Hole 8
Par 5, 570 Yards
Original Intent:
"(The green) is completely visible for the third shot and a player who is sufficiently long to get up in two will be able to define the position of the green owing to the size of the surrounding hillock."
- Alister Mackenzie, from the first Masters program
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
- Tee moved back 15-20 yards and shifted 10 yards to golfer's right, 2002
- Fairway bunker reshaped and nearly doubled in size, 2002
DID IT WORK?
Like No. 2, this hole is still easily reached in two shots. The enlarged fairway bunker punishes wayward drives, but birdie is still expected here by the players.
Carolina Cherry
Hole 9
Par 4, 460 Yards
Original Intent:
"Under normal playing conditions a long drive straight down the middle of the fairway will give the best result, since the ball will reach a reasonably flat area and provide an open shot for at least half the green. The hole opens up more and more as the drive is played to the right, but the distance becomes increasingly longer."
- Bobby Jones, in Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1959
Significant Change:
- Tee moved back 25-30 yards, 2002
DID IT WORK?
This hole still plays true to what Jones envisioned. The approach, if not properly judged, will spin off the false front and leave the golfer with an awkward chip.
Front 9 Info via Augusta
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
4-5 cups of black coffee
3 vanilla Special K crisp bars (net wt. 0.8 oz. each)
sm cup of sweet tea
med-lg serving of pasta (tomato sauce, sausage, chicken, sm amount of veggies)
med-lg serving of lasagna (spicy sausage)
med piece of focaccia/pumpernickel bread
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Calvera - Rare dead star found near Earth
*
Human footprint may be oldest ever found
previously:
Oldest human footprints found
bonus round:
millions of years ago...
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, August 20, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
raisin bagel with cream cheese
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 chicken cheese steak hoagie (10") sandwich
lg order of fries
1/2 pickle (sliced lengthwise)
5 pepperoncinis
2 stuffed (rice) grape leaves
bottle of orange/mango juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
4-5 cups of black coffee
med-lg cup of grape juice
med serving of pasta noodles with tomato sauce
sm-med serving of stuffing
sm-med serving of roasted potatoes
sm-med serving of gazpacho (tomato/onion) soup
1 french bread loaf (10")
2 peanut butter cookies
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Body and Soul
Country legend, career left for dead, rises again
Unexpected Role Model: Live Like The King
Three from Hank III:
Low Down
Straight To Hell
My Heart Would Still Want You
another sighting:
Elvis Presley's handgun has left the building
update:
Elvis Presley's gun found near portable toilets
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Monday, August 20, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, August 19, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
1 pkg of vanilla creme cookies (minees - 6 per pkg) total net wt. 1.2 oz.
sm coffee (light/sweet)
1 glazed donut
1 chocolate covered donut
2 oatmeal/marshmallow cookies
1 pkg of chocolate cupcakes (3 per pkg) total net wt. 3 1/4 oz.
1 pkg of chocolate creme cookies (minees - 6 per pkg) total net wt. 1.2 oz.
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 hotdog (mustard/raw onions)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
2 lg slices of watermelon
lg slice of cantelope
bag of Herr's Kettle Cooked potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
lg serving of deep-fried shrimp (20 pieces)
lg serving of collard greens
can of orange soda (12 fl. oz.)
2 sm pieces of fried chicken (drumstick/wing)
2 bottles of water (16.9 fl. oz. each)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Saturday, August 18, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
pkg of mini lemon creme cookies (4 per) total net wt. 0.95 oz.
pkg of crackers/cheese (4 per)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 cranberry/almond chewy tail mix bar (net wt. 0.98 oz.)
1 apple fruit & grain bar (net wt. 1.05 oz.)
1 oatmeal/marshmallow cookie
1 pkg of crackers/cheese (4 per)
1 pkg of peanut butter kandy kakes (TastyKake - 3 per) total net wt. 2 oz.
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 pkg of cream filled Koffee Kakes cupcakes (TastyKake - 3 per) total net wt. 3 1/8 oz.
1 pkg of vanilla creme "oreo" type cookies (6 per pkg) total net wt. 1.3 oz.
1 fruit & grain bar (apple) net wt. 1.05 oz.
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
Sol LeWitt - Scribbles
Four More For Fun - Mon. Poetry:
What Is He?
What is he?
- A man, of course.
Yes, but what does he do?
- He lives and is a man.
Oh quite! but he must work. He must have a job of some sort.
- Why?
Because obviously he's not one of the leisured classes.
- I don't know. He has lots of leisure. And he makes quite
beautiful chairs. -
There you are then! He's a cabinet maker.
- No no!
Anyhow a carpenter and joiner.
- Not at all.
But you said so.
- What did I say?
That he made chairs, and was a joiner and carpenter.
- I said he made chairs, but I did not say he was a carpenter.
All right then, he's just an amateur.
- Perhaps! Would you say a thrush was a professional flautist,
or just an amateur? -
I'd say it was just a bird.
- And I say he is just a man.
All right! You always did quibble.
D.H. Lawrence
When You're Away
When you're away, I'm restless, lonely,
Wretched, bored, dejected; only
Here's the rub, my darling dear,
I feel the same when you are near.
Samuel Hoffenstein
A Thousand Years
A thousand years, you said,
As our hearts melted.
I look at the hand you held,
And the ache is hard to bear.
Lady Heguri (translated from the Japanese by Geoffrey Bownas and Anthony Thwaite)
My Tangled Hair
My tangled hair
I shall not cut:
Your hand, my dearest
Touched it as a pillow
Anonymous (translated from the Japanese by Geoffrey Bownas and Anthony Thwaite)
editor's note: the four previous poems are excerpted from the following book (last time, I promise)
Voices
an anthology of poems
and pictures
the fifth book
edited by
Geoffrey Summerfield
published by Rand McNally & Company - Chicago (copyright - 1969)
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Saturday, August 18, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, August 17, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 pretzel (mustard)
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
1 chicken salad (lettuce/tomato/onion/mayo) on multi-grain bread sandwich
1/2 pickle (sliced lengthwise)
2 pepperoncinis
1 stuffed (rice) grape leaf
bag of nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips (net wt. 1 oz.) sm-med plastic container of watermelon chunks (net wt.0.64 lbs)
lg serving (10-12 pieces) of various calif. sushi (salmon/crab/uni/avocado) rolls
med amount (8-10) of black/green olives
1 fruit & grain (apple) bar (net wt. 1.05 oz.)
1 cranberry/almond chewy trail mix bar (net wt. 0.98 oz.)
2nd lg serving (10-12 pieces) of various calif. sushi (salmon/crab/uni/avocado) rolls
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 tunafish on white bread sancwich
1 ham/cheese/mustard on whole wheat bread sandwich 1/2 pack of cigarettes
Schnabel Saturday:
Julian Schnabel - Blue Japanese Painting No. 3
Julian Schnabel, Hat Full of Rain, 1996
Image: Julian Schnabel, Untitled (Los Patos del Buen Retiro), 1991, oil, gesso on velvet, 457 x 457 cm
personal note:
While living in Manhattan years ago spotted Schnabel twice, both times at galleries. The first sighting was at a group show being held at Tony Shafrazi Gallery. Schnabel was unshaven, wearing workboots and a sarong. He also had a bandana tied around his neck. Total mix-match. Had a laugh at that (but in a good way).
The second time I saw Schnabel was at Pace gallery where he was giving Francesco Clemente a tour of the "Fox Farm" painting series. Schnabel was very animated and used many sweeping gestures with his arms and hands while explaining/describing the pieces. Clemente was very silent while taking in the artwork just sort of nodding his head.
bonus round:
humorous restaurant review
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Friday, August 17, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, August 16, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 pretzel (mustard)
extra sm mocha coffee
sm cup of sweet tea
1 bowl of white rice topped with chicken/gravy
1 white cheese/tabasco sauce/mayo on white bread sandwich
sm bottle of water (8 fl. oz.)
1 turkey/mustard on white bread sandwich
sm cup of grape kool-aid
sm cup of mashed potatoes (tabasco sauce)
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
Mail Art
more:
Future Songs (mail and virtual exhibition / non event) by Sean Dack
other:
reading suggestion from the pavement mailing list...
"I did just finish James Loewen's _Lies Across America_. Loewen's books can not be recommended highly enough."
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Thursday, August 16, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
August 15, 2007
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 peanut butter/grape jelly on white bread sandwich
1 pkg of crackers/peanut butter (6 per) total net wt. 1.38 oz.
1 can of bite size herring (fish steaks) in mustard sauce (net wt. 3.75 oz.)
med size mixed bag of triscuits/whole wheat thin crackers
sm bag of grapes
1 white cheese stick snackable
1 peach
med serving of white rice topped with curried chicken
med serving of chicken/noodle casserole
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
good writing:
"Swaying on the district line going West along the Thames, a large man with skin greyed through years of smoking covers a great yawn with a large hand softened by white hair. Opposite, three seats along, a female tourist with yoghurty skin, suddenly finds herself letting out a great sigh of tiredness, too. Her mouth opens and before she has time to realise what's happening, her yawn swallows up the sweaty metro air, a nod of communication that she's not aware of. And then I, too, am wide-mouthed, my jaw stretching apart, unlocking a slightly ecstatic feeling I'd rather wasn't public, a fitting end to the silent conversation we've shared. Who followed? I gave up looking, so struck by the battle of the will of the yawn defeating the tired heart of the inner city."
excerpted from Unstrung: Tube Talk (complete entry)
upcoming noteworthy event:
the Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe
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Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
1 sausage dog (plain)
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
med cup of grape kool-aid
med serving of pasta noodle/veg/cheese/tomato sauce casserole
2 slices of raisin bread
1 chocolate covered cake donut
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
The Grateful Dead:
When a 'polite' girl met rock 'n' roll
the hubby
bonus round
more bonus round
bonus round plus
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, August 13, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
5-7 twix (minis) candy/cookie bars
2-5 snickers (minis) candy bars
2-5 milky way (minis) candy bars
5 mini donuts
2 cups of grape juice*
med serving of green salad*
med serving of roasted potatoes*
2 med servings of pasta noodles/tomato sauce*
lg piece of french bread*
2 sausage dogs (plain)
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
*courtesy of Food Not Bombs
Rock 'n' Rove:
Clash City Rockers/Brand New Cadillac
Know Your Rights
The Post-Rove White House
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Monday, August 13, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, August 12, 2007
2 sm coffees (light/sweet)
4-5 biscuits
med amount of crab fries
2 bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz. each)
1 sliced hotdogs/cheese/mustard on white bread sandwich
sm cup of macaroni/cheese
box of fruit punch (6.75 fl. oz.)
1 plum
lg slice of fruit pound cake
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 pkg of grilled cheese flavored cracker sandwiches (6 per) total net wt. 1.38 oz.
1/4 pack of cigarettes
Saturday, August 11, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
plain bagel with cream cheese
2 pkgs of Oat 'n' Honey granola energy bards (2 per) net wt. 1.5 oz. per pkg
1 bologna/cheese on white bread sandwich
1 orange
lg cup of fruit punch
1 bologna/mayo on white bread sandwich
bag of potato chips (net wt. 7/8 oz.)
1 apple/cinnamon cereal bar (net wt. 1.3 oz.)
1 glazed donut
2 oranges
can of lemon iced tea (12 fl. oz.)
2 nectarines
2 bags of potato chips (net wt. 7/8 oz. each)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
med serving of bean/tomato/veg./pasta noodle salad
med-lg amount of chicken nuggets
2 biscuits
sm-med amount of crab fries
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
bottle of water (12 fl. oz.)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
note to self: currently owe coffee vendor $5 (2 lg coffees, 2 sm coffees, 2 pretzels, bagel with cream cheese) pay asap.
Desiring To Give All
Desiring to give all, to be all gift,
A living giver, then a giver dead,
He gave to friends the liveliness of his head,
Then stretching generosity with thrift,
Pondered if head itself, the clean bare skull,
Might not be saved and deeded to a friend
So that memorial and functional
Might thrive and blend
In an undying fate
As doorstep or as paper-weight.
Robert Francis
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Saturday, August 11, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 pretzel (mustard)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
kaiser roll with butter
lg coffee (light/sweet)
slice of watermelon
toasted plain bagel with cream cheese
bag of cheese curls (net wt. 1 oz.)
bag of pretzels (net wt. 1 1/4 oz.)
1 chicken "taquito"
2 pints of lager (*)
16 oz. can of malt liquor (brown bagged)
12 oz. can of root beer
1 turkey/cheese on white bread sandwich
bag of potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Rodney Graham - Napoleon Tree
"...and the Oaks just shake their heads."
um, shouldn't that lyric be "leaves"?
more Rush
personal postscript: Happy 40th Birthday to my younger sister! Has it really been 2-3 years since we last spoke?
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Friday, August 10, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, August 9, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 pretzel (mustard)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
2 slices of watermelon
toasted plain bagel with cream cheese
sm bag of pretzels (net wt. 1 1/4 oz.)
1 (12") cheese hoagie on longroll sandwich (lettuce/tomato/onion/mayo)
2 bags of cheese curls (net wt. 1 oz. each)
med butterscotch coffee
2 bottles of lager
bottle of guava juice (11.19 oz.)
2 pints of lager (diff. location) (*)
can of coke (12 fl. oz.)
2 pints of lager (same location) (*)
pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint(s) of lager
Plastiscopes & Maximalism:
Painter Plus More
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Thursday, August 9, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
pretzel (mustard/chinese hot sauce)
3 lg coffees (light/sweet)
toasted plain bagel with cream cheese
sm cup of ice
3/4 pack of cigarettes
101 Quick Meals? Make It An Even 111 by Mark Bittman (The Minimalist - NY Times)
The Microminimalist (Steven Rinella)
more minimalism:
Allan McCollum - Surrogate Paintings
(plus interview)
bonus round:
Neo Integrity
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Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
bottle of water (16 fl. oz.)
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
1 chicken salad on multigrain bread sandwich (lettuce/tomato/onion)
bag of cheese curls (net wt. 1 oz.)
3 pepperoncini peppers
1/2 pickle (sliced lengthwise)
sm glass of tea
2 sausage dogs (mustard/ketchup)
bag of corn chips (net wt. 1 1/4 oz.)
2 bottles of water (16 fl. oz. each)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
melon (recipe):
Bruleed Melon and Prosciutto
Melon wrapped with prosciutto is a timeless classic, but steal a cue from Chef Jose Garces (Amada Restaurant) and brule the melon first. The added texture is delectable. Serves four.
>> 1 small cantaloupe, cut into large chunks
>> 6 slices prosciutto
>> Sugar, to coat melon
1) Sprinkle sugar liberally over melon chunks.
2) Use a kitchen torch to carmelize the sugar. If you don’t have a kitchen torch, use the broiler, with the melon resting just beneath the flame. If you have a gas stove, use tongs to hold the melon sugar-side down toward the flame.
3) Slice the prosciutto to sufficiently cover the melon chunks. Top the bruleed melon with prosciutto, and serve immediately.
courtesy Philadelphia Weekly
more melon (dirty neo hippie version)
even more melon cont. (with a rose)
and finally:
melon (visual concept)
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Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, August 6, 2007
lg mug of black coffee
med slice of chocolate cake
med glass of herbal tea*
1 sm/med serving of green salad*
2 sm/med servings of zucchini/onion*
2 sm/med servings of corn/peas medley*
2 sm/med servings of yellow rice/beans medley*
sm/med serving of potatoes*
1 peanut butter cookie*
1/2 cupcake*
1/2 pack of cigarettes
*courtesy of Food Not Bombs
good writing:
The modus operandi in these poems is fairly consistent: thinly fabulized autobiography meets resonant cultural reference funneled through a provisional form or persona. I'm hardly the first nineteen-year-old to steal from Kafka, Lou Reed or T. S. Eliot - and old Tom, he had it coming. So, no apologies here, no footnotes required. If I had to peg my loyalties anywhere, it would be somewhere on the bleaker corner of John Ashbery's surrealist side, close company with Charles Simic, James Tate, and co., always with an envious eye on Frank O'Hara, that marvelous swimmer. Oh, and Homer, too. Nothing in particular, but I often think it would be nice if someone compared my small poems favorable to Homer. A grad student can dream, can't he?
Timothy Carmody, July 2007
excerpted (partial) Introduction from The Bridge And The River by Timothy Carmody
e-chapbook of poetry/intro text
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Monday, August 6, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, August 5, 2007
2 sm coffees (light/sweet)
2 glazed donuts
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 sm york peppermint candy
1 sm grape starburst square candy
sm amount of pasta/tomato sauce
med amount of freshly made apple sauce
3 bottles of water (12 fl. oz. each)
small bag of mini ritz crackers with peanut butter
2 peanut butter/jelly on white bread sandwiches
sm amount of french fries
sm green salad (vinegarette dressing)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Saturday, August 4, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
1 pretzel (mustard/chinese hot sauce)
med butterscotch coffee (light/sweet)
1 bottle of "Philly Tap" water
bag of chex mix traditional (net wt. 1.75 oz.)
2 oats 'n' honey granola bars (total net wt. 1.5 oz.)
lg peanut butter cookie
sm serving of fish'n'chips
sm side of macaroni salad
1 fruit & nut chewy trail mix bar (net wt. 1.2 oz.)
1 pkg crackers with peanut butter (6 per) total net wt. 1 1/2 oz.
bag of chex mix traditional (net wt. 1.75 oz.)
1 chocolate chip granola bar (net wt. 0.84 oz.)
3 pkgs of crackers with peanut butter (6 per) total net wt. per pkg - 1 1/2 oz.
2 pkgs of soft oatmeal cookies (2 per) net wt per pkg 2 3/4 oz.
2 oats 'n' honey granola bars (total net wt. 1.5 oz.)
2 bottles of water (net wt. 16 fl. oz.)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
"Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch's legendary leadership was masterful and dramatic"
"Leadership is the critical piece not the mythical leader - Jack Welch [GE] or Herb Keller [Southwest Airlines]. Those are fewer and farther between these days. This is about walking the talk, being honest and above-board, being human. And on the flipside, having those business results." Mallary Tytel, president of Healthy Workplaces.
excerpted from Best in the business (Trend #1: Confidence in leadership) by Beth Miller - The News Journal (Sunday News Journal, July 29, 2007 - page BB6)
personal note from Allan Smithee (editor of Automotive Acne):
What a crock of shit. I know for a fact Jack Welch is just a cheap S.O.B. I watered and maintained his house plants twice a week for 2-3 years (Manhattan residence - Waldorf Astoria) and never once did he or his wife give the housekeeper a X-mas bonus or tip.
belated news: winning dish for the Second Annual PA Preferred Best Chef of Pennsylvania and it Countryside Regional was (1st plate) pan-seared swordfish served on a bed of argula with a pickled poblano/onion dressing. Entree: pan-seared duck breast with a raspberry/anchovy sauce topped with a fried egg yolk and smashed red skin potatoes with truffle oil. Fried sage leaves were the garnish.
Congrats to Blake Joffe, Head Chef of Bar Ferdinand who received $500 and will now compete in the State Championship early next year. (info via Weekly Press, Aug. 1, 2007)
click here for biographies and photos of competing chefs
other:
barely a column
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Saturday, August 4, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, August 3, 2007
bottle of peach/watermelon juice (16 fl. oz.)
can of orange soda (12 fl. oz.)
bacon cheeseburger (lettuce/tomato/onion/mustard)
1/2 pickle (sliced length wise)
2-3 pepperoncinis
sm bag of nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips
bottle of carbonated fruit punch (16 fl. oz.)
single vanilla "softie" ice cream cone
2 pints of lager
bag of baked cheese curls (net wt. 1 oz.)
bag of bbq pork rinds (net wt. 1/2 oz.)
bag of honey roasted peanuts (net wt. 2 oz.)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
2 pints of lager (diff. location) (*)
pint of lager (diff. location)
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Masters of 'Spring' Theory
Hidden In Plame View
"I've got five minutes to get it from the ice cream machine to the freezer." Chef Frank Morales of Rustico Restaurant (plus other recipes)
Masters of More
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Friday, August 3, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, August 2, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 bag of cheese curls (net wt 1 oz.)
1 bag of pretzels (net wt. 1 1/4 oz.)
1 can of orange soda (12 fl. oz.)
1 hotdog sausage/sweet butter glazed roll (chinatown bakery)
1 roasted pork bun (chinatown bakery)
1 ham/egg on sweet butter glazed roll (chinatown bakery)
2 pints of lager (royal/imperial) (*)
single shot of espresso
2 bottles of lager (*)
2 pints of lager (diff. location) (*)
glass of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (diff. location) (*)
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Quotes of the Day
Music Video
More Mao
More Music
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Thursday, August 2, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
bottle of peach tea (16 fl. oz.)
1 bacon/egg/cheese on longroll sandwich
1 pretzel (mustard/Siracha Hot Chili Sauce)
can of orange soda (12 fl. oz.)
1 bottle of Pomegranate Pear juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
toasted onion bagel with cream cheese
1 hotdog (mustard/sauerkraut)
1 hotdog (mustard/raw onions)
2 pints of lager (*)
1 glass of fountain coke
1 serving of "fish 'n' chips" plus
sm side of mashed green peas
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
1 plastic cup of fountain coke
1 bag of potato chips (net wt. 1 o.z)
2 pints of lager (same location)
1 plastic cup of fountain coke
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
photo essay: Signage, Piss Pool, Garbage, and, More Fauna
(photos - Philadelphia, 7/31/07, early evening)
very good letter to the editor, Philadephia Daily News (8/1/07):
Barnes is history
Because the Barnes Foundation is an art collection, people overlook its important history: Matisse visited and designed a mural for it.
If any city could appreciate preserving history, you'd think it was Philadelphia. We could move Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell to Washington, making it easier for tourists to see more American History in one place. Maybe it would draw more tourists and money. But it would be just as stupid as moving the Barnes.
Wayne Bremser, San Francisco
other: opinion by Phylilis W. Beck, Former Commonwealth Court Judge, and the current general counsel and secretary of the Barnes Foundation
even more lies:
Spy chief backs Gonzales
WASHINGTON - President Bush's spy chief sought to defend Attorney General Alberto Gonzales against charges of lying to Congress in a technically worded statement yesterday that hinged on when the government's terror surveillance program got its name.
Senate Judiciary Committee members have questioned whether Gonzales told the truth when he testified last week that a 2004 confrontation between administration officials had not been about the president's secret wiretapping program.
The reason presented for Gonzales' claim: The "Terrorist Surveillance Program" wasn't given that name by the administration until 2006, long after Gonzales' now-famous effort to get then-Attorney General John Ashcroft to endorse it.
That response came from the director of National Intelligence, Mike McConnell, in a letter to Sen. Arlen Specter, a member of the committee.
(Associated Press)
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Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
2 hotdogs (mustard/raw onion)
1 pretzel (mustard)
bottle of peach iced tea (16 fl. oz.)
sm amount of cherry "slushie"
stuffed pretzel (cheddar cheese)
2 pints of lager (*)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
slice of cheese pizza
3 pints of lager (*) diff. location
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Letter To The Editor:
Dear Sir,
The citizens of Philadelphia thank you in advance for voting to give our city $0.75 from every $0.99 deposited into the parking meters located in Philadelphia for the express purpose of keeping SEPTA service semi-affordable for customers, i.e., low fares with transfers included.
Sincerely,
(name withheld)
Philadelphia, Pa
postscript: the aforementioned letter to the editor is a response to the following quote that appeared on the front page of yesterday's Philadelphia Inquirer (7/31/07)
"We are not going to stand idly by and watch Harrisburg politicians pick the pockets of western Pennsylvanians to prop up Philadelphia's mass transit system." U.S. Rep. Phil English (R., Erie)
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Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, August 30, 2007
sm coffee (light)
1 hash brown (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
bottle of lager (12 fl. oz.)
2 bottles of lager (*) diff. location
2 bottles of lager (diff. location)
2 bottles of lager (diff. location)
sm cup of tomato/rice soup
2 pkgs of saltine crackers (2 per pkg)
sm ramekin of cole slaw
1/2 pickle
sm ramekin of sliced hot peppers
2 bottles of lager (diff. location)
1 mixed med (cherry/coke) "slushie/icee" (22 fl. oz.)
2 lg baguette sandwiches
2 honey hushpuppies
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional bottle of lager
Philadelphia Headlines:
We've got a race!
Familiar Billy-flop
Broom Town
FOUR SURE!
other unrelated randomness in Philly:
1610 Fairmount Ave. (best home improvement store)
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Thursday, August 30, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
sm coffee (light)
1 hash brown (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
bottle of red plum juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
bottle of peach tea (16 fl. oz.)
5-6 sm pieces of fried chicken (wings)
med serving of broccoli/cauliflower medley
med-lg serving of macaroni/cheese
bottle of red plum juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
glass of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (*)
slice of cheese pizza
plastic cup of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
bag of potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
ramekin of tabasco sauce
pint of lager (same location)
2 pints of lager (*) diff. location
sm pita pizza (garlic/onion/mozzarella cheese)
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
The Fall - Blindness
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
sm coffee (light) 12 fl. oz.
1 hash brown (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
lg coffee (light)
1 kaiser roll (butter)
2 breakfast sausage dogs (mustard)
2 pints of lager (*)
lg glass of fountain coke
pint of lager (diff. location)
2 pints of lager (*) diff. location
sm bag of peanuts (net wt. 1 oz.)
2 pints of lager (*) same location
3/4 pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
"Rocks lead to antiquity, water leads one to remoteness. In a garden grove, water and rocks are the most indispensable things." -Wen Zhenheng
know thy neighbor, know thyself
postscript of a personal nature: now know about this blogger... I'm currently in the same program and will also, hopefully, have housing by the end of the year
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, August 27, 2007
lg caramel coffee (16 fl. oz.)
1 hash brown (2.5 oz.)
1 plain bagel with cream cheese
bottle of orange/mango juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
bag of cheese curls (net wt. 1 oz.)
bag of nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
med butterscotch/pecan coffee
sm container of macaroni salad (net wt. 5 oz.)
2 pkgs of saltine crackers (2 per pkg)
2 glasses of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (*)
bag of potato chips/tabasco sauce (net wt. 1 oz.)
2 pints of lager (*) diff. location
glass of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (*) diff. location
pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint(s) of lager
two fer tues (plus one):
The Trashmen - The Surfin' Bird
prolific people temporal lobe epilepsy robert pollard
The Surfin' Bird (42 Yrs. later)
other:
Attorney General Gonzales resigns - Bush calls treatment in recent months unfair
Barnes fans beg judge
postscript:
Adam Eaton and the Bullpen
Why do so many transplants adopt the Phillies?
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Monday, August 27, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, August 26, 2007
bottle of water (16 fl. oz.)
1 jelly-filled donut
1 lg caramel coffee (16 fl. oz.)
1 hash brown (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
2 pints of lager
glass of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (*) same location
slice of cheese pizza
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
lg caramel coffee (16 fl. oz.)
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
Saturday, August 25, 2007
1 white cheese on whole wheat (mustard/mayo) sandwich
1 cherry "slushie" (22 fl. oz.)
1 fruit punch box (6.75 fl. oz.)
1/2 peanut butter/grape jelly on whole wheat sandwich
1 apple
2 pints of lager
glass of fountain coke
1 hotdog (mustard/raw onion)
1 pretzel (mustard)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
glass of fountain coke
med-lg basket of french fries
pint of lager (same location)
2 dbl cheeseburgers (McDonalds)
bottle of chocolate milk (16 fl. oz.)
bottle of lemon ice All Sport hydration (16 fl. oz.)
sm bag of cashews
sm container of Pringles sour cream & onion potato chips (net wt. 1 3/4 oz.)
1 chewy chocolate chunk bar (net wt. 0.84 oz.)
pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Sunday afternoon at the Tavern:
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Saturday, August 25, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, August 24, 2007
lg caramel coffee (16 fl. oz.)
1 hash brown (net wt. 2.5 oz.)
1 bacon/egg/cheese on toasted bagel breakfast sandwich
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 toasted onion bagel (cream cheese)
bottle of pomegranate pear juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
can of lager (12 fl. oz.)
1 breakfast sausage dog (mustard)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
bag of BBQ flavored pork rinds (net wt. 1/2 oz.)
bag of baked cheese curls (net wt. 1 oz.)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
can of coke (12 fl. oz.)
2 pints of lager (*) same location
1 hot pork on longroll sandwich (mayo/provolone cheese)
bag of potato chips
1/2 pickle
sm amount of hot peppers
sm side of cole slaw
pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
recipes:
Bayou Blackened Catfish Fillets
The sweetness of the fish lends itself beautifully to blackening spice. Shrimp, scallops, or any firm fleshed fish will work great. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fillets. The best way to preheat the skillet and the best way to blacken is outside on the grill. Trust me on this one. Heat the pan for at least 10 minutes over high heat. And don’t forget to clean the grill first! You will need:
Ingredients:
1 8-oz catfish fillet per person
vegetable oil
blackening spice (see recipe)
Method:
Preheat a 10-inch cast iron skillet until very hot. Brush each fillet with vegetable oil. Sprinkle some blackening spice evenly over the fish, turn over, and repeat. Place the fillets in the hot skillet, and blacken on each side for six to eight minutes, until the fish is firm. Use a spatula to turn the fish and to remove it from the pan. Plate and serve.
Cajun Blackening Spice
Blackening is a standard cooking technique that depends on two very important factors: A hot cast-iron skillet and a good blackening spice. The skillet sears in the flavor as it chars the spices. The tasting heat of your blend depends on the amounts and types of spices you use. Habanero or chipotle powder will add an extra kick. Here is a basic medium hot blend, although you can substitute a store-bought product if you prefer. You can use this versatile spice blend on just about any grilled fish or meat as well. You will end up with about two ounces of spice blend, which should be kept in a shaker for use or airtight container for longer storage. Feel free to increase the recipe proportionately.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon cayenne powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Method:
Blend all the ingredients thoroughly. For a finer blend, use a food processor. Catfish in a bag with vegetables, herbs, and beer butter sauce. “En Papillote” is the fancy French term for “baked in paper.” That’s almost exactly what we are going to do, except that we are making our “bag” out of aluminum foil because we’re cooking it on the grill, and paper wouldn’t stand a chance. Preparing fish in this manner creates a wonderfully aromatic, flavorful, and healthy dish. Omit (or add!) butter if you wish. An hour of prep is involved depending on your knife skills, and cooking takes 20-30 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillets. We are preparing four “bags,” one per guest. Serve with your favorite rice dish.
Ingredients:
4 8-ounce catfish fillets
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small red onion, cut into thin strips
1 small red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small yellow pepper, cut into thin strips
4 teaspoons unsalted butter
fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, chives, etc.) coarsely chopped
kosher or sea salt
cracked black pepper
4-ounces lager style beer
4 pieces of aluminum foil, 16 by 20 inches each
Method:
Lay out the aluminum foil. Rub each piece with a little butter. Place the fish on the foil, then top with the remaining ingredients except the beer. Fold in one side then fold the foil around the fish, leaving one side open. Pour in the beer (1 ounce in each bag), close up the foil, and place on a hot grill. The fish should be cooked in about 20 minutes. Remove the bags from the grill and place on a serving dish. Using a fork and a sharp knife, cut open the bags to reveal a juicy, colorful, and aromatic surprise.
courtesy Tim "The Brew Chef" Schafer and Ale Street News
more cooking with fresh ingredients (do the salsa)
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Friday, August 24, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, August 23, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 kaiser roll (butter)
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
can of lager (12 fl. oz.)
can of Yuengling black/tan (12 fl. oz.)
1 roast pork bun (Chinatown bakery)
1 ham/egg on honey butter roll (Chinatown bakery)
1 sausage dog (honey butter roll) Chinatown bakery
2 pints of lager (royal/imperial) diff. location
single shot of espresso
2 bottles of lager (12 fl. oz.) diff. location
lg glass of fountain coke
pint of lager (diff. location)
2 glasses of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
bag of pretzels (1 1/2 oz.)
1 caramel coffee (12 fl. oz.)
pack of cigarettes
favorite foreign words:
funkelnagelneu
brandnew
brand new {adj}
funkelnagelneu [ugs.]
spanking new [coll.]
brand spanking new [coll.]
more words later
language lessons continued:
Monkey Moms Use Baby Talk, Too
other:
Say What?
"In one of history's more absurd acts of totalitarianism, China has banned Buddhist monks in Tibet from reincarnation without government permission."
-- Newsweek, Aug 20
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Thursday, August 23, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
4-5 cups of black coffee
bag of potato chips (net wt. 5 oz.)
amount of water equal to med cup
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
links:
Tea Olive
Hole 1
Par 4, 455 Yards
Original Intent:
"A drive that is long and straight ... will be in a favorable position for the second. It is difficult to obtain par figures from any other position."
- Alister Mackenzie, from the first Masters program
Significant Changes:
- Fairway bunker adjusted, 2006
- Trees added to left side of fairway, 2006
- Tee moved back 15-20 yards, 2006
What To Expect:
Players will get the message early that the course will be more difficult this year. It will take a blast of 327 yards to clear the fairway bunker, and the bunker itself was reworked to add a "finger" in the center. Bailing out on the left side is no longer an option with more trees planted in that area.
Pink Dogwood
Hole 2
Par 5, 575 Yards
Original Intent:
"Although this is the longest hole on the course, a well-hit tee shot will take a good run down the fairway as it slopes over the hill. It was one of our guiding principles in building the Augusta National that even our par 5s should be reachable by two excellent shots."
- Bobby Jones, in Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1959
Significant Changes:
- Fairway bunker shifted to right, 1999
- Tee moved back 20-25 yards, 1999
Did It Work?
Nothing has changed. Big hitters can still reach this hole in two shots, and anyone who walks away without birdie feels as if he lost a shot to the field.
Flowering Peach
Hole 3
Par 4, 350 Yards
Original Intent:
"The left hand side of the green is very narrow; whereas the right side is broad. It is easy for anyone to reach the wide portion of the green with their second shot but difficult to reach the narrow end where the pin will usually be placed."
- Alister Mackenzie, from the first Masters program
Significant Change:
- Fairway bunker complex built in 1982
DID IT WORK?:
The bunker rarely comes into play, although Jeff Maggert ran into trouble here in 2003. The shortest par-4 on the course tempts the big hitters to use a driver, but the devilish green is the key on this classic short hole. A well-placed approach is a must here to avoid a three-putt.
Flowering Crabapple
Hole 4
Par 3, 240 Yards
Original Intent:
"The length of this hole can be varied a great deal, depending upon use of the back tee or the rear portion of the forward tee. From the back tee the shot is usually a strong iron or even a 4- or 3-wood."
- Bobby Jones, in Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1959
Significant Change:
- Tee moved back 30-35 yards for 2006
What to Expect:
Lots of gripes from players who will struggle to hit the ball high enough to hold the green. Already the third-hardest hole, historically, the change will force players to re-evaluate what clubs they will carry. More hybrids and 5-woods will be used on this hole.
Magnolia
Hole 5
Par 4, 455 Yards
Original Intent:
"The proper line here is, as closely as possible, past the bunker on the left side of the fairway. It is not necessary to carry this bunker in order to direct the drive into a groove in the fairway on top of the hill. But it is a very comforting safety factor to have sufficient length for the carry should the shot be pulled slightly."
- Bobby Jones, in Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1959
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
- Fairway bunkers extended about 80 yards toward the green, 2003
- Tee moved back, 2003
DID IT WORK?
Yes. Players rarely try to carry the bunkers anymore, so they are forced to play to the right, which means a longer shot to a difficult green.
Juniper
Hole 6
Par 3, 180 Yards
Original Intent:
"With the ball stopping either short of this raised area (back plateau) or off to the left of it, it is an extremely difficult job to get the first putt close to the hole."
- Bobby Jones, in Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1959
Significant Change:
- Pond filled in at front of green, 1959
DID IT WORK?
The cosmetic change has had no real effect for tournament play. Putting the tee shot on the proper side of the green is crucial.
Pampas
Hole 7
Par 4, 450 Yards
Original Intent:
"Length is certainly not at a premium here, but the narrow fairway seems to have an added impact because it suddenly confronts the player just when he has become accustomed to the broad expanses of the preceding holes. ... The second shot is normally a steep pitch, often with a wedge, and precise judgment of range is required."
- Bobby Jones, in Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1959
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
- Tee moved back 35-40 yards, 2006
- Trees added to both sides of fairway, 2006
- Green rebuilt for possible right- rear pin position, 2006
What to Expect:
This hole will elicit plenty of comments, too. The size of this green demands an approach from a short iron, but shorter hitters could face a very long second shot. With trees added on both sides, finding the fairway off the tee will be a must.
Yellow Jasmine
Hole 8
Par 5, 570 Yards
Original Intent:
"(The green) is completely visible for the third shot and a player who is sufficiently long to get up in two will be able to define the position of the green owing to the size of the surrounding hillock."
- Alister Mackenzie, from the first Masters program
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
- Tee moved back 15-20 yards and shifted 10 yards to golfer's right, 2002
- Fairway bunker reshaped and nearly doubled in size, 2002
DID IT WORK?
Like No. 2, this hole is still easily reached in two shots. The enlarged fairway bunker punishes wayward drives, but birdie is still expected here by the players.
Carolina Cherry
Hole 9
Par 4, 460 Yards
Original Intent:
"Under normal playing conditions a long drive straight down the middle of the fairway will give the best result, since the ball will reach a reasonably flat area and provide an open shot for at least half the green. The hole opens up more and more as the drive is played to the right, but the distance becomes increasingly longer."
- Bobby Jones, in Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1959
Significant Change:
- Tee moved back 25-30 yards, 2002
DID IT WORK?
This hole still plays true to what Jones envisioned. The approach, if not properly judged, will spin off the false front and leave the golfer with an awkward chip.
Front 9 Info via Augusta
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
4-5 cups of black coffee
3 vanilla Special K crisp bars (net wt. 0.8 oz. each)
sm cup of sweet tea
med-lg serving of pasta (tomato sauce, sausage, chicken, sm amount of veggies)
med-lg serving of lasagna (spicy sausage)
med piece of focaccia/pumpernickel bread
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Calvera - Rare dead star found near Earth
*
Human footprint may be oldest ever found
previously:
Oldest human footprints found
bonus round:
millions of years ago...
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, August 20, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
raisin bagel with cream cheese
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 chicken cheese steak hoagie (10") sandwich
lg order of fries
1/2 pickle (sliced lengthwise)
5 pepperoncinis
2 stuffed (rice) grape leaves
bottle of orange/mango juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
4-5 cups of black coffee
med-lg cup of grape juice
med serving of pasta noodles with tomato sauce
sm-med serving of stuffing
sm-med serving of roasted potatoes
sm-med serving of gazpacho (tomato/onion) soup
1 french bread loaf (10")
2 peanut butter cookies
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Body and Soul
Country legend, career left for dead, rises again
Unexpected Role Model: Live Like The King
Three from Hank III:
Low Down
Straight To Hell
My Heart Would Still Want You
another sighting:
Elvis Presley's handgun has left the building
update:
Elvis Presley's gun found near portable toilets
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Monday, August 20, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, August 19, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
1 pkg of vanilla creme cookies (minees - 6 per pkg) total net wt. 1.2 oz.
sm coffee (light/sweet)
1 glazed donut
1 chocolate covered donut
2 oatmeal/marshmallow cookies
1 pkg of chocolate cupcakes (3 per pkg) total net wt. 3 1/4 oz.
1 pkg of chocolate creme cookies (minees - 6 per pkg) total net wt. 1.2 oz.
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 hotdog (mustard/raw onions)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
2 lg slices of watermelon
lg slice of cantelope
bag of Herr's Kettle Cooked potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
lg serving of deep-fried shrimp (20 pieces)
lg serving of collard greens
can of orange soda (12 fl. oz.)
2 sm pieces of fried chicken (drumstick/wing)
2 bottles of water (16.9 fl. oz. each)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Saturday, August 18, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
pkg of mini lemon creme cookies (4 per) total net wt. 0.95 oz.
pkg of crackers/cheese (4 per)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 cranberry/almond chewy tail mix bar (net wt. 0.98 oz.)
1 apple fruit & grain bar (net wt. 1.05 oz.)
1 oatmeal/marshmallow cookie
1 pkg of crackers/cheese (4 per)
1 pkg of peanut butter kandy kakes (TastyKake - 3 per) total net wt. 2 oz.
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 pkg of cream filled Koffee Kakes cupcakes (TastyKake - 3 per) total net wt. 3 1/8 oz.
1 pkg of vanilla creme "oreo" type cookies (6 per pkg) total net wt. 1.3 oz.
1 fruit & grain bar (apple) net wt. 1.05 oz.
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
Sol LeWitt - Scribbles
Four More For Fun - Mon. Poetry:
What Is He?
What is he?
- A man, of course.
Yes, but what does he do?
- He lives and is a man.
Oh quite! but he must work. He must have a job of some sort.
- Why?
Because obviously he's not one of the leisured classes.
- I don't know. He has lots of leisure. And he makes quite
beautiful chairs. -
There you are then! He's a cabinet maker.
- No no!
Anyhow a carpenter and joiner.
- Not at all.
But you said so.
- What did I say?
That he made chairs, and was a joiner and carpenter.
- I said he made chairs, but I did not say he was a carpenter.
All right then, he's just an amateur.
- Perhaps! Would you say a thrush was a professional flautist,
or just an amateur? -
I'd say it was just a bird.
- And I say he is just a man.
All right! You always did quibble.
D.H. Lawrence
When You're Away
When you're away, I'm restless, lonely,
Wretched, bored, dejected; only
Here's the rub, my darling dear,
I feel the same when you are near.
Samuel Hoffenstein
A Thousand Years
A thousand years, you said,
As our hearts melted.
I look at the hand you held,
And the ache is hard to bear.
Lady Heguri (translated from the Japanese by Geoffrey Bownas and Anthony Thwaite)
My Tangled Hair
My tangled hair
I shall not cut:
Your hand, my dearest
Touched it as a pillow
Anonymous (translated from the Japanese by Geoffrey Bownas and Anthony Thwaite)
editor's note: the four previous poems are excerpted from the following book (last time, I promise)
Voices
an anthology of poems
and pictures
the fifth book
edited by
Geoffrey Summerfield
published by Rand McNally & Company - Chicago (copyright - 1969)
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Saturday, August 18, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, August 17, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 pretzel (mustard)
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
1 chicken salad (lettuce/tomato/onion/mayo) on multi-grain bread sandwich
1/2 pickle (sliced lengthwise)
2 pepperoncinis
1 stuffed (rice) grape leaf
bag of nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips (net wt. 1 oz.) sm-med plastic container of watermelon chunks (net wt.0.64 lbs)
lg serving (10-12 pieces) of various calif. sushi (salmon/crab/uni/avocado) rolls
med amount (8-10) of black/green olives
1 fruit & grain (apple) bar (net wt. 1.05 oz.)
1 cranberry/almond chewy trail mix bar (net wt. 0.98 oz.)
2nd lg serving (10-12 pieces) of various calif. sushi (salmon/crab/uni/avocado) rolls
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 tunafish on white bread sancwich
1 ham/cheese/mustard on whole wheat bread sandwich 1/2 pack of cigarettes
Schnabel Saturday:
Julian Schnabel - Blue Japanese Painting No. 3
Julian Schnabel, Hat Full of Rain, 1996
Image: Julian Schnabel, Untitled (Los Patos del Buen Retiro), 1991, oil, gesso on velvet, 457 x 457 cm
personal note:
While living in Manhattan years ago spotted Schnabel twice, both times at galleries. The first sighting was at a group show being held at Tony Shafrazi Gallery. Schnabel was unshaven, wearing workboots and a sarong. He also had a bandana tied around his neck. Total mix-match. Had a laugh at that (but in a good way).
The second time I saw Schnabel was at Pace gallery where he was giving Francesco Clemente a tour of the "Fox Farm" painting series. Schnabel was very animated and used many sweeping gestures with his arms and hands while explaining/describing the pieces. Clemente was very silent while taking in the artwork just sort of nodding his head.
bonus round:
humorous restaurant review
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Friday, August 17, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, August 16, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 pretzel (mustard)
extra sm mocha coffee
sm cup of sweet tea
1 bowl of white rice topped with chicken/gravy
1 white cheese/tabasco sauce/mayo on white bread sandwich
sm bottle of water (8 fl. oz.)
1 turkey/mustard on white bread sandwich
sm cup of grape kool-aid
sm cup of mashed potatoes (tabasco sauce)
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
Mail Art
more:
Future Songs (mail and virtual exhibition / non event) by Sean Dack
other:
reading suggestion from the pavement mailing list...
"I did just finish James Loewen's _Lies Across America_. Loewen's books can not be recommended highly enough."
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Thursday, August 16, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
August 15, 2007
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 peanut butter/grape jelly on white bread sandwich
1 pkg of crackers/peanut butter (6 per) total net wt. 1.38 oz.
1 can of bite size herring (fish steaks) in mustard sauce (net wt. 3.75 oz.)
med size mixed bag of triscuits/whole wheat thin crackers
sm bag of grapes
1 white cheese stick snackable
1 peach
med serving of white rice topped with curried chicken
med serving of chicken/noodle casserole
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
good writing:
"Swaying on the district line going West along the Thames, a large man with skin greyed through years of smoking covers a great yawn with a large hand softened by white hair. Opposite, three seats along, a female tourist with yoghurty skin, suddenly finds herself letting out a great sigh of tiredness, too. Her mouth opens and before she has time to realise what's happening, her yawn swallows up the sweaty metro air, a nod of communication that she's not aware of. And then I, too, am wide-mouthed, my jaw stretching apart, unlocking a slightly ecstatic feeling I'd rather wasn't public, a fitting end to the silent conversation we've shared. Who followed? I gave up looking, so struck by the battle of the will of the yawn defeating the tired heart of the inner city."
excerpted from Unstrung: Tube Talk (complete entry)
upcoming noteworthy event:
the Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe
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Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
1 sausage dog (plain)
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
med cup of grape kool-aid
med serving of pasta noodle/veg/cheese/tomato sauce casserole
2 slices of raisin bread
1 chocolate covered cake donut
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
The Grateful Dead:
When a 'polite' girl met rock 'n' roll
the hubby
bonus round
more bonus round
bonus round plus
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, August 13, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
5-7 twix (minis) candy/cookie bars
2-5 snickers (minis) candy bars
2-5 milky way (minis) candy bars
5 mini donuts
2 cups of grape juice*
med serving of green salad*
med serving of roasted potatoes*
2 med servings of pasta noodles/tomato sauce*
lg piece of french bread*
2 sausage dogs (plain)
1/4-1/2 pack of cigarettes
*courtesy of Food Not Bombs
Rock 'n' Rove:
Clash City Rockers/Brand New Cadillac
Know Your Rights
The Post-Rove White House
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Monday, August 13, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, August 12, 2007
2 sm coffees (light/sweet)
4-5 biscuits
med amount of crab fries
2 bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz. each)
1 sliced hotdogs/cheese/mustard on white bread sandwich
sm cup of macaroni/cheese
box of fruit punch (6.75 fl. oz.)
1 plum
lg slice of fruit pound cake
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
1 pkg of grilled cheese flavored cracker sandwiches (6 per) total net wt. 1.38 oz.
1/4 pack of cigarettes
Saturday, August 11, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
plain bagel with cream cheese
2 pkgs of Oat 'n' Honey granola energy bards (2 per) net wt. 1.5 oz. per pkg
1 bologna/cheese on white bread sandwich
1 orange
lg cup of fruit punch
1 bologna/mayo on white bread sandwich
bag of potato chips (net wt. 7/8 oz.)
1 apple/cinnamon cereal bar (net wt. 1.3 oz.)
1 glazed donut
2 oranges
can of lemon iced tea (12 fl. oz.)
2 nectarines
2 bags of potato chips (net wt. 7/8 oz. each)
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
med serving of bean/tomato/veg./pasta noodle salad
med-lg amount of chicken nuggets
2 biscuits
sm-med amount of crab fries
bottle of water (16.9 fl. oz.)
bottle of water (12 fl. oz.)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
note to self: currently owe coffee vendor $5 (2 lg coffees, 2 sm coffees, 2 pretzels, bagel with cream cheese) pay asap.
Desiring To Give All
Desiring to give all, to be all gift,
A living giver, then a giver dead,
He gave to friends the liveliness of his head,
Then stretching generosity with thrift,
Pondered if head itself, the clean bare skull,
Might not be saved and deeded to a friend
So that memorial and functional
Might thrive and blend
In an undying fate
As doorstep or as paper-weight.
Robert Francis
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Saturday, August 11, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 pretzel (mustard)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
kaiser roll with butter
lg coffee (light/sweet)
slice of watermelon
toasted plain bagel with cream cheese
bag of cheese curls (net wt. 1 oz.)
bag of pretzels (net wt. 1 1/4 oz.)
1 chicken "taquito"
2 pints of lager (*)
16 oz. can of malt liquor (brown bagged)
12 oz. can of root beer
1 turkey/cheese on white bread sandwich
bag of potato chips (net wt. 1 oz.)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Rodney Graham - Napoleon Tree
"...and the Oaks just shake their heads."
um, shouldn't that lyric be "leaves"?
more Rush
personal postscript: Happy 40th Birthday to my younger sister! Has it really been 2-3 years since we last spoke?
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Friday, August 10, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, August 9, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 pretzel (mustard)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
2 slices of watermelon
toasted plain bagel with cream cheese
sm bag of pretzels (net wt. 1 1/4 oz.)
1 (12") cheese hoagie on longroll sandwich (lettuce/tomato/onion/mayo)
2 bags of cheese curls (net wt. 1 oz. each)
med butterscotch coffee
2 bottles of lager
bottle of guava juice (11.19 oz.)
2 pints of lager (diff. location) (*)
can of coke (12 fl. oz.)
2 pints of lager (same location) (*)
pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint(s) of lager
Plastiscopes & Maximalism:
Painter Plus More
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Thursday, August 9, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
pretzel (mustard/chinese hot sauce)
3 lg coffees (light/sweet)
toasted plain bagel with cream cheese
sm cup of ice
3/4 pack of cigarettes
101 Quick Meals? Make It An Even 111 by Mark Bittman (The Minimalist - NY Times)
The Microminimalist (Steven Rinella)
more minimalism:
Allan McCollum - Surrogate Paintings
(plus interview)
bonus round:
Neo Integrity
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Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
bottle of water (16 fl. oz.)
2 lg coffees (light/sweet)
1 chicken salad on multigrain bread sandwich (lettuce/tomato/onion)
bag of cheese curls (net wt. 1 oz.)
3 pepperoncini peppers
1/2 pickle (sliced lengthwise)
sm glass of tea
2 sausage dogs (mustard/ketchup)
bag of corn chips (net wt. 1 1/4 oz.)
2 bottles of water (16 fl. oz. each)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
melon (recipe):
Bruleed Melon and Prosciutto
Melon wrapped with prosciutto is a timeless classic, but steal a cue from Chef Jose Garces (Amada Restaurant) and brule the melon first. The added texture is delectable. Serves four.
>> 1 small cantaloupe, cut into large chunks
>> 6 slices prosciutto
>> Sugar, to coat melon
1) Sprinkle sugar liberally over melon chunks.
2) Use a kitchen torch to carmelize the sugar. If you don’t have a kitchen torch, use the broiler, with the melon resting just beneath the flame. If you have a gas stove, use tongs to hold the melon sugar-side down toward the flame.
3) Slice the prosciutto to sufficiently cover the melon chunks. Top the bruleed melon with prosciutto, and serve immediately.
courtesy Philadelphia Weekly
more melon (dirty neo hippie version)
even more melon cont. (with a rose)
and finally:
melon (visual concept)
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Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Monday, August 6, 2007
lg mug of black coffee
med slice of chocolate cake
med glass of herbal tea*
1 sm/med serving of green salad*
2 sm/med servings of zucchini/onion*
2 sm/med servings of corn/peas medley*
2 sm/med servings of yellow rice/beans medley*
sm/med serving of potatoes*
1 peanut butter cookie*
1/2 cupcake*
1/2 pack of cigarettes
*courtesy of Food Not Bombs
good writing:
The modus operandi in these poems is fairly consistent: thinly fabulized autobiography meets resonant cultural reference funneled through a provisional form or persona. I'm hardly the first nineteen-year-old to steal from Kafka, Lou Reed or T. S. Eliot - and old Tom, he had it coming. So, no apologies here, no footnotes required. If I had to peg my loyalties anywhere, it would be somewhere on the bleaker corner of John Ashbery's surrealist side, close company with Charles Simic, James Tate, and co., always with an envious eye on Frank O'Hara, that marvelous swimmer. Oh, and Homer, too. Nothing in particular, but I often think it would be nice if someone compared my small poems favorable to Homer. A grad student can dream, can't he?
Timothy Carmody, July 2007
excerpted (partial) Introduction from The Bridge And The River by Timothy Carmody
e-chapbook of poetry/intro text
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Monday, August 6, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Sunday, August 5, 2007
2 sm coffees (light/sweet)
2 glazed donuts
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 sm york peppermint candy
1 sm grape starburst square candy
sm amount of pasta/tomato sauce
med amount of freshly made apple sauce
3 bottles of water (12 fl. oz. each)
small bag of mini ritz crackers with peanut butter
2 peanut butter/jelly on white bread sandwiches
sm amount of french fries
sm green salad (vinegarette dressing)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
Saturday, August 4, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
1 pretzel (mustard/chinese hot sauce)
med butterscotch coffee (light/sweet)
1 bottle of "Philly Tap" water
bag of chex mix traditional (net wt. 1.75 oz.)
2 oats 'n' honey granola bars (total net wt. 1.5 oz.)
lg peanut butter cookie
sm serving of fish'n'chips
sm side of macaroni salad
1 fruit & nut chewy trail mix bar (net wt. 1.2 oz.)
1 pkg crackers with peanut butter (6 per) total net wt. 1 1/2 oz.
bag of chex mix traditional (net wt. 1.75 oz.)
1 chocolate chip granola bar (net wt. 0.84 oz.)
3 pkgs of crackers with peanut butter (6 per) total net wt. per pkg - 1 1/2 oz.
2 pkgs of soft oatmeal cookies (2 per) net wt per pkg 2 3/4 oz.
2 oats 'n' honey granola bars (total net wt. 1.5 oz.)
2 bottles of water (net wt. 16 fl. oz.)
1/2 pack of cigarettes
"Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch's legendary leadership was masterful and dramatic"
"Leadership is the critical piece not the mythical leader - Jack Welch [GE] or Herb Keller [Southwest Airlines]. Those are fewer and farther between these days. This is about walking the talk, being honest and above-board, being human. And on the flipside, having those business results." Mallary Tytel, president of Healthy Workplaces.
excerpted from Best in the business (Trend #1: Confidence in leadership) by Beth Miller - The News Journal (Sunday News Journal, July 29, 2007 - page BB6)
personal note from Allan Smithee (editor of Automotive Acne):
What a crock of shit. I know for a fact Jack Welch is just a cheap S.O.B. I watered and maintained his house plants twice a week for 2-3 years (Manhattan residence - Waldorf Astoria) and never once did he or his wife give the housekeeper a X-mas bonus or tip.
belated news: winning dish for the Second Annual PA Preferred Best Chef of Pennsylvania and it Countryside Regional was (1st plate) pan-seared swordfish served on a bed of argula with a pickled poblano/onion dressing. Entree: pan-seared duck breast with a raspberry/anchovy sauce topped with a fried egg yolk and smashed red skin potatoes with truffle oil. Fried sage leaves were the garnish.
Congrats to Blake Joffe, Head Chef of Bar Ferdinand who received $500 and will now compete in the State Championship early next year. (info via Weekly Press, Aug. 1, 2007)
click here for biographies and photos of competing chefs
other:
barely a column
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Saturday, August 4, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Friday, August 3, 2007
bottle of peach/watermelon juice (16 fl. oz.)
can of orange soda (12 fl. oz.)
bacon cheeseburger (lettuce/tomato/onion/mustard)
1/2 pickle (sliced length wise)
2-3 pepperoncinis
sm bag of nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips
bottle of carbonated fruit punch (16 fl. oz.)
single vanilla "softie" ice cream cone
2 pints of lager
bag of baked cheese curls (net wt. 1 oz.)
bag of bbq pork rinds (net wt. 1/2 oz.)
bag of honey roasted peanuts (net wt. 2 oz.)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
2 pints of lager (diff. location) (*)
pint of lager (diff. location)
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Masters of 'Spring' Theory
Hidden In Plame View
"I've got five minutes to get it from the ice cream machine to the freezer." Chef Frank Morales of Rustico Restaurant (plus other recipes)
Masters of More
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Friday, August 3, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Thursday, August 2, 2007
lg coffee (light/sweet)
1 bag of cheese curls (net wt 1 oz.)
1 bag of pretzels (net wt. 1 1/4 oz.)
1 can of orange soda (12 fl. oz.)
1 hotdog sausage/sweet butter glazed roll (chinatown bakery)
1 roasted pork bun (chinatown bakery)
1 ham/egg on sweet butter glazed roll (chinatown bakery)
2 pints of lager (royal/imperial) (*)
single shot of espresso
2 bottles of lager (*)
2 pints of lager (diff. location) (*)
glass of fountain coke
2 pints of lager (diff. location) (*)
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Quotes of the Day
Music Video
More Mao
More Music
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Thursday, August 2, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
bottle of peach tea (16 fl. oz.)
1 bacon/egg/cheese on longroll sandwich
1 pretzel (mustard/Siracha Hot Chili Sauce)
can of orange soda (12 fl. oz.)
1 bottle of Pomegranate Pear juice (17.5 fl. oz.)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
toasted onion bagel with cream cheese
1 hotdog (mustard/sauerkraut)
1 hotdog (mustard/raw onions)
2 pints of lager (*)
1 glass of fountain coke
1 serving of "fish 'n' chips" plus
sm side of mashed green peas
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
1 plastic cup of fountain coke
1 bag of potato chips (net wt. 1 o.z)
2 pints of lager (same location)
1 plastic cup of fountain coke
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
photo essay: Signage, Piss Pool, Garbage, and, More Fauna
(photos - Philadelphia, 7/31/07, early evening)
very good letter to the editor, Philadephia Daily News (8/1/07):
Barnes is history
Because the Barnes Foundation is an art collection, people overlook its important history: Matisse visited and designed a mural for it.
If any city could appreciate preserving history, you'd think it was Philadelphia. We could move Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell to Washington, making it easier for tourists to see more American History in one place. Maybe it would draw more tourists and money. But it would be just as stupid as moving the Barnes.
Wayne Bremser, San Francisco
other: opinion by Phylilis W. Beck, Former Commonwealth Court Judge, and the current general counsel and secretary of the Barnes Foundation
even more lies:
Spy chief backs Gonzales
WASHINGTON - President Bush's spy chief sought to defend Attorney General Alberto Gonzales against charges of lying to Congress in a technically worded statement yesterday that hinged on when the government's terror surveillance program got its name.
Senate Judiciary Committee members have questioned whether Gonzales told the truth when he testified last week that a 2004 confrontation between administration officials had not been about the president's secret wiretapping program.
The reason presented for Gonzales' claim: The "Terrorist Surveillance Program" wasn't given that name by the administration until 2006, long after Gonzales' now-famous effort to get then-Attorney General John Ashcroft to endorse it.
That response came from the director of National Intelligence, Mike McConnell, in a letter to Sen. Arlen Specter, a member of the committee.
(Associated Press)
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Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Food Stuff Consumption And Miscellany
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
sm coffee (light/sweet)
lg coffee (light/sweet)
2 hotdogs (mustard/raw onion)
1 pretzel (mustard)
bottle of peach iced tea (16 fl. oz.)
sm amount of cherry "slushie"
stuffed pretzel (cheddar cheese)
2 pints of lager (*)
2 pints of lager (diff. location)
slice of cheese pizza
3 pints of lager (*) diff. location
slightly more than a pack of cigarettes
(*) additional pint of lager
Letter To The Editor:
Dear Sir,
The citizens of Philadelphia thank you in advance for voting to give our city $0.75 from every $0.99 deposited into the parking meters located in Philadelphia for the express purpose of keeping SEPTA service semi-affordable for customers, i.e., low fares with transfers included.
Sincerely,
(name withheld)
Philadelphia, Pa
postscript: the aforementioned letter to the editor is a response to the following quote that appeared on the front page of yesterday's Philadelphia Inquirer (7/31/07)
"We are not going to stand idly by and watch Harrisburg politicians pick the pockets of western Pennsylvanians to prop up Philadelphia's mass transit system." U.S. Rep. Phil English (R., Erie)
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