I've been playing crappy-ass poker, that's where. Mid-level cards + no aggression + a guy there who reads me like a book = disaster.
So, instead of playing the final tournament of the poker league until the wee hours, I'm back within an hour. Pretty unsatisfying. Will this mean I can catch up on my blogging? Hmmm...
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Hey Indy
Does this building look familiar? This is a pic i took when i was on the way to a lunch date with cindy. Excellent.
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Thursday, May 19, 2005
Truer words
You tell, 'em, Ike:
"Should any political party attempt to abolish social security, unemployment insurance and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political history. There is a tiny splinter group, of course, that believes that you can do these things. Among them are a few Texas oil millionaires, and an occasional politician or businessman from other areas. Their number is negligible and they are stupid."
"Should any political party attempt to abolish social security, unemployment insurance and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political history. There is a tiny splinter group, of course, that believes that you can do these things. Among them are a few Texas oil millionaires, and an occasional politician or businessman from other areas. Their number is negligible and they are stupid."
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Very I+H: My hood
chicagocrime.org compiles crime data and uses Google Maps to plot the police blotter. There's also an RSS feed for each police beat. Don't worry though, Mom. We're doing fine and we feel plenty safe.
Shamelessly pulled from Lifehacker, but then again, these days, isn't my entire blog pulled from there?
Shamelessly pulled from Lifehacker, but then again, these days, isn't my entire blog pulled from there?
Monday, May 16, 2005
Friday, May 13, 2005
Compromise
Fine, put up the Ten Commandments in the courthouse and teach your stupid creationism if it means we get the stem cell research and government-paid health insurance in exchange. I can live with that.
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
May in Chicago stinks
But i'm lucky! Sunday. Cubs game. Right behind home plate. Eighty degrees and sunny. Tuesday. Cubs game. Eighty degrees and humid. Wednesday. Forty-five and nasty. Sweet.
Interesting: OSX Tiger not so great?
I was intrigued by the whole "widget" concept, but now I'm not so sure...
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Helpful: Super cheap magazines
I need ideas for a new wardrobe, so I'm thinking a year of Details, GQ and Cargo for 18 bucks. If you subscribe to Men's Health/Journal/or Fitness you can renew a year for 10 bucks and also get the other two for free. Wicked cheap!
Monday, May 09, 2005
Thursday, May 05, 2005
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Interesting: Garbage
There was an art exhibit at Coachella where different bands were given the chance to decorate a trash can any way they liked. I think Indigo will recognize the labels on this one...
Helpful: Mint Juleps
Just in time for the Derby, Maker's Mark just released their prime recipe for Mint Juelps. Enjoy!
'The Perfect Mint Julep'
Ingredients:
1 liter Maker's Mark
Lots of fresh spearmint leaves
1 cup Distilled water
1 cup Granulated sugar
Powdered sugar for garnish
Mint sprigs for garnish
1. To prepare the mint extract, remove about 40 small mint leaves -- wash and place in a small mixing bowl. Cover with 3 ounces of Maker's Mark. Allow the leaves to soak for 15 minutes. Then gather the leaves in a clean, soap-free piece of cotton cloth and vigorously wring the mint bundle over the bowl of whisky. Dip the bundle again and repeat the process several times. Then set aside.
2. To prepare the simple syrup, mix 1 cup of granulated sugar and one cup of water in a cooking pot. Heat to dissolve the sugar. Stir constantly so the sugar does not burn. Set aside to cool.
3. To prepare the mint julep mixture, pour 3 1/2 cups of Maker's Mark into a large glass bowl or glass pitcher. (Pour the remaining whisky from the liter bottle into another container and save it for another purpose). Add 1 cup of the simple syrup to the Maker's Mark.
4. Now, begin adding the mint extract 1 tablespoon at a time to the julep mixture. Each batch of mint extract is different, so you must taste and smell after each tablespoon is added. You may have to leave the room a time or two to clear your nose. The tendency is to use too much mint. You are looking for a soft mint aroma and taste -- generally about 3 tablespoons.
5. When you think it's right, pour the whole mixture back into the empty liter bottle and refrigerate it for at least 24 hours to 'marry' the flavors.
6. To serve the mint julep, fill each glass (preferably a silver mint julep cup) half full with shaved ice. Insert a sprig of mint and then pack iin more ice to about an inch over the top of the cup. Then, insert a straw that has been cut to one inch above the top of the cup so the nose is forced close to the mint when sipping the julep.
7. When frost forms on the cup, pour the refrigerated julep mixture over the ice and add a sprinkle of powdered sugar to the top of the ice. Then serve.
'The Perfect Mint Julep'
Ingredients:
1 liter Maker's Mark
Lots of fresh spearmint leaves
1 cup Distilled water
1 cup Granulated sugar
Powdered sugar for garnish
Mint sprigs for garnish
1. To prepare the mint extract, remove about 40 small mint leaves -- wash and place in a small mixing bowl. Cover with 3 ounces of Maker's Mark. Allow the leaves to soak for 15 minutes. Then gather the leaves in a clean, soap-free piece of cotton cloth and vigorously wring the mint bundle over the bowl of whisky. Dip the bundle again and repeat the process several times. Then set aside.
2. To prepare the simple syrup, mix 1 cup of granulated sugar and one cup of water in a cooking pot. Heat to dissolve the sugar. Stir constantly so the sugar does not burn. Set aside to cool.
3. To prepare the mint julep mixture, pour 3 1/2 cups of Maker's Mark into a large glass bowl or glass pitcher. (Pour the remaining whisky from the liter bottle into another container and save it for another purpose). Add 1 cup of the simple syrup to the Maker's Mark.
4. Now, begin adding the mint extract 1 tablespoon at a time to the julep mixture. Each batch of mint extract is different, so you must taste and smell after each tablespoon is added. You may have to leave the room a time or two to clear your nose. The tendency is to use too much mint. You are looking for a soft mint aroma and taste -- generally about 3 tablespoons.
5. When you think it's right, pour the whole mixture back into the empty liter bottle and refrigerate it for at least 24 hours to 'marry' the flavors.
6. To serve the mint julep, fill each glass (preferably a silver mint julep cup) half full with shaved ice. Insert a sprig of mint and then pack iin more ice to about an inch over the top of the cup. Then, insert a straw that has been cut to one inch above the top of the cup so the nose is forced close to the mint when sipping the julep.
7. When frost forms on the cup, pour the refrigerated julep mixture over the ice and add a sprinkle of powdered sugar to the top of the ice. Then serve.
Cindy and Maeby
Yeah, we were in LA, where stars are plentiful. But being smushed against Alia Shawkat from Arrested Development, our favorite show, was definitely the highlight. We braved suffocation and trampling, but came away with the pic. And we also saw Anne from the show, who is like 5 feet tall. Anyway, Maeby had Weezer markings on her All-Stars, which was fine and all, but since she was only 5 when the Blue album came out we knew we were the bigger fans. Sweet!
Monday, May 02, 2005
Helpful: Which chemical element am I?
| Zn... Zinc You scored 16 Mass, 36 Electronegativity, 66 Metal, and 60 Radioactivity! |
| You have a strong sense of the communal good and you aren't too demanding. You know better than to mess with the powers that be. You value being surronded by the right people, but don't care too much about what people beyond your group think of you. You are also the last element to be mentioned in every vitamin commercial, and have gained recognition throughout the 50+ community as the very symbol of "completeness." Hmm, you might be good at taking care of sick people, but that might be hogwash too. |
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My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:
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| Link: The Which Chemical Element Am I Test written by effataigus on OkCupid Free Online Dating |
Interesting: Coachella!
It was a great trip. Photos (including a celebrity sighting!) links and reviews to come this week. The synopsis (* indicates band at Coachella):
Liked very much: the Bro, Garv, and Cam; *Coldplay; *Amp Fiddler; brunch at Toast; desert weather from 3:00-8:00 PM; the Pacific Ocean, those giant freaking windmills on I-10, singing to Garv's CD collection of one-hit 90's alternative bands.
Liked: *Weezer, *Mercury Rev, Southwest Airlines, *Razorlight, wizards, sleeping on the plane, *Ambulance LTD.
50/50: *Snow Patrol
Disappointing: *Wilco, the Morongo Casino, the vegetarian options at the food tent, the 1/4 mile line to check in at LAX.
Hated: Getting crushed by the crowd between the Wilco and Weezer sets.
Liked very much: the Bro, Garv, and Cam; *Coldplay; *Amp Fiddler; brunch at Toast; desert weather from 3:00-8:00 PM; the Pacific Ocean, those giant freaking windmills on I-10, singing to Garv's CD collection of one-hit 90's alternative bands.
Liked: *Weezer, *Mercury Rev, Southwest Airlines, *Razorlight, wizards, sleeping on the plane, *Ambulance LTD.
50/50: *Snow Patrol
Disappointing: *Wilco, the Morongo Casino, the vegetarian options at the food tent, the 1/4 mile line to check in at LAX.
Hated: Getting crushed by the crowd between the Wilco and Weezer sets.
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