If you want some funny reads, you should go check out food blogs/forums. They have some of the most interesting threads there that are hilarious reads. In addition to finding out about some new dining places to try out and some of those to stay away from, you stumble upon funny topics like this one.
Thread Title: Asian Kitchen chinese food
Quote from original post: "I have found a Chinese Restaurant to compare with PF Changs. It is in the South bay area of Los Angeles on Artesia Blvd. just before the 405 . Out of the 15 dishes I have tried there The Mongolian beef and Mongolian Chicken are the best the around. The beef in all the dishes is just right, not over marinated with Coke to break down the meat into unrecognizable meat substance."
Responses:
"ps.....pf changs is not chinese food."
"Please try and make a trip to the San Gabriel Valley. There you can experience authentic Chinese food from all different regions of China. Once you've done that, you can say you know a little bit about Chinese food. Here are some places to try:"
Mei Long Village
Dean Sin World
Elite
101 Noodle Express
Chung King
Seafood Harbor
"Marinating with Coke, 7Up is more of a Filipino barbecue thing. It's really good."
(Chow)
November 9, 2009
Cocktail Basics - Shaking VS Stirring . . . . .
When to Shake
• If the drink has fruit juice (that includes citrus). Dale DeGroff says in his book The Essential Cocktail that the tiny air bubbles created by shaking help cut the sweetness of juice.
• If the drink has cream or eggs in it. A. J. Rathbun, author of Dark Spirits, notes that shaking is a more aggressive form of mixing, which is what it takes to combine thicker ingredients like eggs or cream with liquor.
When to Stir
• If the drink is made only with spirits, such as a martini or a Manhattan. Stirring gives spirituous cocktails a smooth and heavy mouthfeel because it introduces less air than shaking. “If I want a drink to have a dense, silky sort of texture, I stir,” says Daniel Hyatt, bar manager of the Alembic in San Francisco. “Shaking adds air into the drink, creating a lighter texture.”
• If you want the drink to stay clear. Vigorous shaking will cause a cocktail to look cloudy.
There is also a third mixing technique called rolling, where you pour the drink and ice between two glasses or mixing tins. It’s the middle ground: a vigorous mixing, yet not too much froth going on. It’s DeGroff’s preferred method for mixing Bloody Marys. Some people think that shaking causes more dilution, but Hyatt says ultimately dilution is a product of how long you stir or shake, not so much which method you use.
While these are generally accepted guidelines, in the end, shaking or stirring still comes down to personal preference.
(Chow)
• If the drink has fruit juice (that includes citrus). Dale DeGroff says in his book The Essential Cocktail that the tiny air bubbles created by shaking help cut the sweetness of juice.
• If the drink has cream or eggs in it. A. J. Rathbun, author of Dark Spirits, notes that shaking is a more aggressive form of mixing, which is what it takes to combine thicker ingredients like eggs or cream with liquor.
When to Stir
• If the drink is made only with spirits, such as a martini or a Manhattan. Stirring gives spirituous cocktails a smooth and heavy mouthfeel because it introduces less air than shaking. “If I want a drink to have a dense, silky sort of texture, I stir,” says Daniel Hyatt, bar manager of the Alembic in San Francisco. “Shaking adds air into the drink, creating a lighter texture.”
• If you want the drink to stay clear. Vigorous shaking will cause a cocktail to look cloudy.
There is also a third mixing technique called rolling, where you pour the drink and ice between two glasses or mixing tins. It’s the middle ground: a vigorous mixing, yet not too much froth going on. It’s DeGroff’s preferred method for mixing Bloody Marys. Some people think that shaking causes more dilution, but Hyatt says ultimately dilution is a product of how long you stir or shake, not so much which method you use.
While these are generally accepted guidelines, in the end, shaking or stirring still comes down to personal preference.
(Chow)
Masterful Marketing By Jay-Z . . . . .
The Blueprint to Jay-Z’s BP3 Marketing Campaign
"Let’s recap the blueprint to the marketing campaign that resulted in successful results. The key features to this campaign were strategic partnerships and media coverage. The release became more of an event rather than just another album on the shelf. It built anticipation and sustained momentum unlike many previous releases. To begin the buzz Jay-Z released “D.O.A” creating controversy to obtain the attention of listeners to usher in the following events."
1. Strategic Partnerships
2. Media Coverage
3. Merchandising & Touring
(Woooha)
"Let’s recap the blueprint to the marketing campaign that resulted in successful results. The key features to this campaign were strategic partnerships and media coverage. The release became more of an event rather than just another album on the shelf. It built anticipation and sustained momentum unlike many previous releases. To begin the buzz Jay-Z released “D.O.A” creating controversy to obtain the attention of listeners to usher in the following events."
1. Strategic Partnerships
2. Media Coverage
3. Merchandising & Touring
(Woooha)
Interesting Movie Choice For The Debut Of A New Cinema . . . . .
Mission Impossible On The World’s Largest Cinema Screen
Pinewood Studios in England is hoping to beat the world record for the biggest movie screening with its drive-in showing of Mission Impossible on a screen 240ft (73 metres) wide.
If successful, it will take beat the current record held by Norway’s Spektrum in Oslo which held a screening of Independence Day which measured 40.24m in width in 1996.
But Pinewood hopes to break this on Saturday with the Tom Cruise film, which was made at the site in the 1990s
(DJMick)
Pinewood Studios in England is hoping to beat the world record for the biggest movie screening with its drive-in showing of Mission Impossible on a screen 240ft (73 metres) wide.
If successful, it will take beat the current record held by Norway’s Spektrum in Oslo which held a screening of Independence Day which measured 40.24m in width in 1996.
But Pinewood hopes to break this on Saturday with the Tom Cruise film, which was made at the site in the 1990s
(DJMick)
Some Inside Info On What Google's Interview Questions Might Be . . . . .
Google Interview Questions: Product Marketing Manager
* Why do you want to join Google?
* What do you know about Google's product and technology?
* If you are Product Manager for Google's Adwords, how do you plan to market this?
* What would you say during an AdWords or AdSense product seminar?
* Who are Google competitors, and how does Google compete with them?
* Have you ever used Google's products? Gmail?
* What's a creative way of marketing Google's brand name and product?
* If you are the product marketing manager for Google's Gmail product, how do you plan to market it so as to achieve 100 million customers in 6 months?
More here (BroBible)
* Why do you want to join Google?
* What do you know about Google's product and technology?
* If you are Product Manager for Google's Adwords, how do you plan to market this?
* What would you say during an AdWords or AdSense product seminar?
* Who are Google competitors, and how does Google compete with them?
* Have you ever used Google's products? Gmail?
* What's a creative way of marketing Google's brand name and product?
* If you are the product marketing manager for Google's Gmail product, how do you plan to market it so as to achieve 100 million customers in 6 months?
More here (BroBible)
Digital Dj'ing From iTunes . . . . .
"Ready to rock your next party? djay seamlessly integrates with your iTunes library and transforms your Mac into a full-blown DJ system. Unprecedented ease-of-use, combined with innovative and powerful mixing features, make this the perfect tool for beginners and seasoned pros alike."
(DJ Software)
- Thanks Drama for the link!
This Is An Erie Comparison . . . . .
"Peyton Manning and Bill Belichick are twins from another lifetime,'' Ismail said. "They both have the same mom and dad. [Writer's Note: That would surprise Archie and Olivia Manning, and Jeannette Belichick.] When I read about Belichick's life, it's Peyton to a T. No matter who you put around Peyton with the Colts, the beat goes on. No matter who you put on Belichick's team, the beat goes on. They don't allow anything to interfere with winning.''
It's an interesting comparison. Belichick grew up idolizing the football team -- particularly Roger Staubach -- at the Naval Academy, where his dad, Steve, coached. Manning grew up idolizing his dad, the quarterback of the Saints. Both hung around the game from age 6 on, Belichick riding to the Baltimore airport with his dad to pick up game films when they arrived from next week's opponent, then watching them with the team when his dad allowed. Manning watched film at home in New Orleans when his dad brought his work home. Not much has changed. In training camp this year, former Patriots DB Ellis Hobbs told me it wasn't rare for Belichick to call him into his office and put on tape of the receiver he'd be facing that week, then sit there watching the player's tendencies for 45 minutes. In Indianapolis last week, I learned rookie receiver Austin Collie and Manning sit together every Thursday, alone, to watch video, apart from the endless meetings where the team and positions groups watch game and practice tape."
(SI)
It's an interesting comparison. Belichick grew up idolizing the football team -- particularly Roger Staubach -- at the Naval Academy, where his dad, Steve, coached. Manning grew up idolizing his dad, the quarterback of the Saints. Both hung around the game from age 6 on, Belichick riding to the Baltimore airport with his dad to pick up game films when they arrived from next week's opponent, then watching them with the team when his dad allowed. Manning watched film at home in New Orleans when his dad brought his work home. Not much has changed. In training camp this year, former Patriots DB Ellis Hobbs told me it wasn't rare for Belichick to call him into his office and put on tape of the receiver he'd be facing that week, then sit there watching the player's tendencies for 45 minutes. In Indianapolis last week, I learned rookie receiver Austin Collie and Manning sit together every Thursday, alone, to watch video, apart from the endless meetings where the team and positions groups watch game and practice tape."
(SI)
Talk About Consistency And Dominance In The NFL . . . . .
"Since the start of the 2003 season, the Colts and Patriots sit atop the NFL with identical 83-21 regular-season records. In the six previous seasons, they've made the playoffs a total of 11 times, and the only time one didn't is last year, when the Patriots lost Tom Brady eight minutes into the season and still finished 11-5, losing the AFC East on a playoff tiebreaker with Miami."
(SI)
(SI)
Serving Portions - Old School VS New School . . . . .
(Left) - 2 slices twenty years ago
(Right) - 2 slices today
More bang for the buck?
- 32 ounce Big Gulp - 388 calories for 99 cents.
(3.91 calories per cent)
- 44 ounce Super Big Gulp - 533 calories for $1.09.
(2.47 calories per cent)
- 64 ounce Double Gulp - 776 calories for $1.19.
(1.85 calories per cent)
More comparisons here (DivineCaroline)
7 Stupid Ways To Randomly Choose A Random Outcome . . . . .
1. Coin Tossing Is Not 50/50
2. Rock-Paper-Scissors
3. Ping-Pong-Ball Lotteries
4. Computer-Generated Lotteries
5. Spinning a Roulette Wheel
6. Picking Names Out of a Hat
7. Slot Machines
(Asylum)
2. Rock-Paper-Scissors
3. Ping-Pong-Ball Lotteries
4. Computer-Generated Lotteries
5. Spinning a Roulette Wheel
6. Picking Names Out of a Hat
7. Slot Machines
(Asylum)
But Isn't Getting You In Better Physical Condition Part Of The Training . . . . .
Most American Youths Are Unfit to Serve in the Military
"Only 25 percent of those between the ages of 17 and 24 are eligible to enroll in the military, according to a Pentagon report.
The biggest culprit is obesity, which is the major reason 35 percent of all 17-to-24 year olds can't meet the military's medical and physical requirements. Illegal drug use knocks out another 18 percent; 9 percent don't have a high-enough IQ for enrollment; 6 percent have too many dependents; and 5 percent have a criminal record."
(Asylum)
"Only 25 percent of those between the ages of 17 and 24 are eligible to enroll in the military, according to a Pentagon report.
The biggest culprit is obesity, which is the major reason 35 percent of all 17-to-24 year olds can't meet the military's medical and physical requirements. Illegal drug use knocks out another 18 percent; 9 percent don't have a high-enough IQ for enrollment; 6 percent have too many dependents; and 5 percent have a criminal record."
(Asylum)
Top Spot In U.S. For Rare Mercedes Parts Is . . . . .
Is the Mercedes Benz Classic Center in Costa Mesa, CA?
"This is not a car dealership, per se. While there are autos for sale that for all intents and purposes are new or in like-new condition, the focus of the center is clear from its name: classics. It is here that you can see and buy cars, some as recent as 20 years old, some more than 100 years old, and get parts and service for just about any Mercedes-Benz ever made.
Billed as "the ultimate source for classic Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts in the United States," the center is part museum, part dealership, and part specialty restorer. For those who love these German luxury cars, it just might be called nirvana.
What sets the center apart, though, is the rarity of the cars housed within its walls and the intellectual property to which the center has access. Need a miniscule part for a 1967 250 SL roadster? If it's not in the shop's 40,000-strong parts inventory worth $1 million, the center has access to the Mercedes-Benz Archives in Stuttgart, Germany, so it can find and re-create an exact match from the volumes and volumes of digitized documents and photos going back more than a century, even before the companies of its namesakes, Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, were merged in 1926. (The two men, Kunz points out, never actually met.)
"We are neck and neck with Germany as far as the collector-car market," he says, adding that Orange County is also favorable to doing business because it is a "premium market" for Mercedes-Benz sales in general.
While the store sells maybe one or two cars per month and performs extensive, months-long restorations of cars, about half of his business is shipping parts to Mercedes-Benz owners worldwide, including those in the Pacific Rim and even Australia."
(OCRegister)
"This is not a car dealership, per se. While there are autos for sale that for all intents and purposes are new or in like-new condition, the focus of the center is clear from its name: classics. It is here that you can see and buy cars, some as recent as 20 years old, some more than 100 years old, and get parts and service for just about any Mercedes-Benz ever made.
Billed as "the ultimate source for classic Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts in the United States," the center is part museum, part dealership, and part specialty restorer. For those who love these German luxury cars, it just might be called nirvana.
What sets the center apart, though, is the rarity of the cars housed within its walls and the intellectual property to which the center has access. Need a miniscule part for a 1967 250 SL roadster? If it's not in the shop's 40,000-strong parts inventory worth $1 million, the center has access to the Mercedes-Benz Archives in Stuttgart, Germany, so it can find and re-create an exact match from the volumes and volumes of digitized documents and photos going back more than a century, even before the companies of its namesakes, Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, were merged in 1926. (The two men, Kunz points out, never actually met.)
"We are neck and neck with Germany as far as the collector-car market," he says, adding that Orange County is also favorable to doing business because it is a "premium market" for Mercedes-Benz sales in general.
While the store sells maybe one or two cars per month and performs extensive, months-long restorations of cars, about half of his business is shipping parts to Mercedes-Benz owners worldwide, including those in the Pacific Rim and even Australia."
(OCRegister)
GE & Comcast's Media Marriage Mega Dowry Cost . . . . .
"With a price tag hashed out, a deal between NBC Universal and Comcast could be sealed within days."
"With a price set, a potential roadblock on General Electric and Comcast's path to marriage has been cleared.
After weeks spent haggling over price, the two companies have settled on a valuation of entertainment giant NBC Universal at around $30 billion, reports The Wall Street Journal. Until now, the initial price, along with a mechanism for valuing General Electric's ( GE - news - people ) remaining stake in the company down the line, remained sticking points in a deal to create one of America's largest media companies.
Initially, Comcast would have a 51% stake in the enlarged company. Over a span of seven years, however, GE would sell its remaining 49% to Comcast ( CMCSA - news - people ), ultimately giving the latter complete ownership of the company and its assets. The purchase would likely be funded by the combined entity's cash flow and debt potential, and would be valued through a public market comparison of comparable businesses, according to published reports.
To be sure, even with a value assigned to GE' entertainment assets, the heavily anticipated joint venture is hardly a done deal. Among the remaining unknowns is Vivendi ( VIVDY - news - people ), a French media and telecommunications company with a 20% stake in NBC Universal. Despite its minority position, the company has veto power over a deal."
(Forbes)
"With a price set, a potential roadblock on General Electric and Comcast's path to marriage has been cleared.
After weeks spent haggling over price, the two companies have settled on a valuation of entertainment giant NBC Universal at around $30 billion, reports The Wall Street Journal. Until now, the initial price, along with a mechanism for valuing General Electric's ( GE - news - people ) remaining stake in the company down the line, remained sticking points in a deal to create one of America's largest media companies.
Initially, Comcast would have a 51% stake in the enlarged company. Over a span of seven years, however, GE would sell its remaining 49% to Comcast ( CMCSA - news - people ), ultimately giving the latter complete ownership of the company and its assets. The purchase would likely be funded by the combined entity's cash flow and debt potential, and would be valued through a public market comparison of comparable businesses, according to published reports.
To be sure, even with a value assigned to GE' entertainment assets, the heavily anticipated joint venture is hardly a done deal. Among the remaining unknowns is Vivendi ( VIVDY - news - people ), a French media and telecommunications company with a 20% stake in NBC Universal. Despite its minority position, the company has veto power over a deal."
(Forbes)
Yah Sure, What Ever You Say . . . .
Not to worry, Sammy Sosa is just rejuvenating his skin
"According to a friend of Sosa's, the former Cubs slugger is (thankfully) not suffering from Vitiligo or another type of disease. Sosa's appearance, rather, is a result of an elective "rejuvenation process" for his skin and he was apparently "surprised" when he came out looking whiter than his old home run buddy, Mark McGwire.
As our own Dave Brown points out, Sosa has started wearing green contact lenses and it's possible that all his money and ego are conspiring to turn him into a Dominican version of Jerry Jones, Wayne Newton or Joan Rivers. That's a pretty scary thought.
Of course, this wouldn't be the first time Sosa has tried to achieve better living through chemistry, so should it really shock us that he's trying to rejuvenate an already-resilient organ with a process normally reserved for vain women? What a strange dude."
Another Basketball Phenom Potentially Heading To Bustsville . . . . .
Jeremy Tyler's Israeli experience thus far a failure
(Original story link)
"Thamel reports that Tyler's decision is at this point -- which, to be fair, is very early in the process -- not only regrettable but disastrous. Tyler is clearly immature and distracted by the potential of NBA riches, which he apparently considers a sure thing. His coaches and teammates do not like him. He is struggling to see minutes on the court. And if things keep getting worse, Tyler's NBA draft status is likely to keep falling. These early returns are not promising. A key graph:
His coach calls him lazy and out of shape. The team captain says he is soft. His teammates say he needs to learn to shut up and show up on time. He has no friends on the team. In extensive interviews with Tyler, his teammates, coaches, his father and advisers, the consensus is that he is so naïve and immature that he has no idea how naïve and immature he is. So enamored with his vast potential, Tyler has not developed the work ethic necessary to tap it.
Of course, as one teammate reminds Thamel, Tyler has been a pro for less than 100 days, and he's done so in a foreign country with few friends at an unusually early age. He deserves some slackThis time last year, people were raising similar questions about Brandon Jennings (though those questions had far more to do with ability and playing time than attitude). Still, while Tyler's situation is unique among hoopsters, he's not the first 18-year-old to enter the workforce. He's not even the first 18-year-old to enter high-level sports; by age 18, top-level soccer prospects are being thrust into intense club matches. 18 isn't old, but it's old enough to know when to shut up."
(Yahoo)
(Original story link)
"Thamel reports that Tyler's decision is at this point -- which, to be fair, is very early in the process -- not only regrettable but disastrous. Tyler is clearly immature and distracted by the potential of NBA riches, which he apparently considers a sure thing. His coaches and teammates do not like him. He is struggling to see minutes on the court. And if things keep getting worse, Tyler's NBA draft status is likely to keep falling. These early returns are not promising. A key graph:
His coach calls him lazy and out of shape. The team captain says he is soft. His teammates say he needs to learn to shut up and show up on time. He has no friends on the team. In extensive interviews with Tyler, his teammates, coaches, his father and advisers, the consensus is that he is so naïve and immature that he has no idea how naïve and immature he is. So enamored with his vast potential, Tyler has not developed the work ethic necessary to tap it.
Of course, as one teammate reminds Thamel, Tyler has been a pro for less than 100 days, and he's done so in a foreign country with few friends at an unusually early age. He deserves some slackThis time last year, people were raising similar questions about Brandon Jennings (though those questions had far more to do with ability and playing time than attitude). Still, while Tyler's situation is unique among hoopsters, he's not the first 18-year-old to enter the workforce. He's not even the first 18-year-old to enter high-level sports; by age 18, top-level soccer prospects are being thrust into intense club matches. 18 isn't old, but it's old enough to know when to shut up."
(Yahoo)
Pink's Hot Dog 70 Cent Chili Cheese Dog 70th Anniversary Special . . . . .
Charity, Cheap Dates and Chili Cheese Dogs
WHEN: Beginning Nov. 7 and running for 7 days at 7:00 p.m. and for only 70 minutes!
WHAT: "Chili Dogs for Charity" - It's Pink's famous chili cheese dogs for only 70 cents and someone in need gets all the money. It's a win-win situation. You gotta go!
(NBC4LA)
WHEN: Beginning Nov. 7 and running for 7 days at 7:00 p.m. and for only 70 minutes!
WHAT: "Chili Dogs for Charity" - It's Pink's famous chili cheese dogs for only 70 cents and someone in need gets all the money. It's a win-win situation. You gotta go!
(NBC4LA)
That's Normal Attire For A College Class In Socal . . . . .
Brazilian University Expels Student for Skimpy Dress
"BRAZIL -- Brazil is known for skimpy beach attire, but a university there has expelled a student for wearing a short dress.
She covered up her pink mini-dress with a professor's white coat as she was being led away.
University officials say the 20 year old disrespected ethical principles, academic dignity and morality with her pink mini dress.
They say they had warned her about her clothing once before."
(KTLA)
Who Knew Google Was That Loaded . . . . .
Google Acquires AdMob For $750 Million
(TechCrunch)
Google Has Acquired Gizmo5
"After the Skype settlement, though, Gizmo5’s strategic value to Skype sort of plummeted. In the meantime, Google bought them, say multiple sources with knowledge of the deal, for around $30 million in cash. The deal is done, say our sources, and will be announced shortly."
(TechCrunch)
(TechCrunch)
Google Has Acquired Gizmo5
"After the Skype settlement, though, Gizmo5’s strategic value to Skype sort of plummeted. In the meantime, Google bought them, say multiple sources with knowledge of the deal, for around $30 million in cash. The deal is done, say our sources, and will be announced shortly."
(TechCrunch)
How Is That Only A "Minor Setback" . . . . .
Anyone Have a Spare $10 Million Racing Yacht Mast Lying Around?
"A quick glimpse into the life of a software billionaire: When Larry Ellison's BMW Oracle Racing yacht snapped its $10 million mast this week, the ship's helmsman (not Ellison) described the event as a "minor setback."
That's $10 million for a mast. Granted, it's part of a massive structure that's twice the size of a 747's wing, but that's still $10 million for a mast. The Ellison-owned team has two more in reserve, so it's understandable how the helmsman can call the harrowing event "minor" when speaking to we plebeians."
(Gizmodo)
"A quick glimpse into the life of a software billionaire: When Larry Ellison's BMW Oracle Racing yacht snapped its $10 million mast this week, the ship's helmsman (not Ellison) described the event as a "minor setback."
That's $10 million for a mast. Granted, it's part of a massive structure that's twice the size of a 747's wing, but that's still $10 million for a mast. The Ellison-owned team has two more in reserve, so it's understandable how the helmsman can call the harrowing event "minor" when speaking to we plebeians."
(Gizmodo)
That Is A Great Statement . . . . .
Does anyone in tech pay attention to unemployment numbers? Hard to buy that new gizmo when you don’t have a job, right?
(CrunchGear)
(CrunchGear)
Michael Jackson Lives On In China Via Cell Phone . . . . .
"Some of the main features, according to the only available pictures, are “High-definition Camera”, “Ebook”, and “Calling leave word”."
(MobileCrunch)
You Gotta Give Her Credit Where Credit's Due . . . . .
Woman Finally Passes Drivers Test After 950 Attempts
"South Korea – A woman in South Korea who tried to pass the written exam for a driver's license with near-daily attempts since April 2005 has finally succeeded on her 950th time.
The aspiring driver spent more than 5 million won ($4,200) in application fees, but until now had failed to score the minimum 60 out of a possible 100 points needed to get behind the wheel for a driving test."
(Autospies)
In Today's Times Do You Really Care About This . . . . .
VW Hits The Mark, Becomes Largest Auto Maker
"Volkswagen has overtaken Toyota to become the world’s largest carmaker on units produced, according to the latest set of production figures.
German reports over the weekend quoted the figures from industry analysts Global Insight. The figures said the VW Group manufactured 4.4 million units in the first nine months of 2009 to Toyota’s 4.0m.
Ford was listed as the world’s third largest manufacturer with 3.7m units produced, just ahead of General Motors with 3.6m units."
(Autospies)
"Volkswagen has overtaken Toyota to become the world’s largest carmaker on units produced, according to the latest set of production figures.
German reports over the weekend quoted the figures from industry analysts Global Insight. The figures said the VW Group manufactured 4.4 million units in the first nine months of 2009 to Toyota’s 4.0m.
Ford was listed as the world’s third largest manufacturer with 3.7m units produced, just ahead of General Motors with 3.6m units."
(Autospies)
How Well Do You Know The BMW M3 . . . . . .
BMW M3 connoisseur - Can You Match All Of The M3s?
"Consider yourself an M3 know-it-all? Well, then you will certainly appreciate this little visual game brought to you by our German friends, AutoZeitung."
(Autospies)
M3 Foto Quiz Link (warning: it's all in German)
"Consider yourself an M3 know-it-all? Well, then you will certainly appreciate this little visual game brought to you by our German friends, AutoZeitung."
(Autospies)
M3 Foto Quiz Link (warning: it's all in German)
It Must Be Nice To Have That Kind Of Financial Security . . . . .
Mo' Money, Fewer Problems: Can Raikkonen earn more by not racing?
"According to reports emerging from Europe, Kimi Raikkonen could stand to make more money next year if he doesn't race than if he does.
Kimi would make 15 million euros if he drove again for McLaren next year – which is tipped to be the one and only team he's considering – but 17 million if he sat the year out. Of course negotiations are ongoing, but all things being equal, the Finn could be looking at one very lucrative year off."
(Autoblog)
"According to reports emerging from Europe, Kimi Raikkonen could stand to make more money next year if he doesn't race than if he does.
Kimi would make 15 million euros if he drove again for McLaren next year – which is tipped to be the one and only team he's considering – but 17 million if he sat the year out. Of course negotiations are ongoing, but all things being equal, the Finn could be looking at one very lucrative year off."
(Autoblog)
Crazy Scary Sports Moment Of The Weekend #2 & #3 . . . . .
As if the Washington Redskins don't already have enough problems this season, in yesterday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, they just added to their misery.
First, one of the defensive players get's penalized for a late hit out of bounds on Falcon's qb Matt Ryan. To make matters worse, he did it on the sideline of the Falcons. That led to a scuffle, which I am very surprised didn't escalate into anything more.
Second, Redskins running back Clinton Portis suffers a concussion after getting kneed in the helmet while being tackled. Without him in the line up, you pretty much know that Redskins fans are going to be extremely nervous with having to rely on the quarterback. Hog fans probably did not sleep very well last night.
First, one of the defensive players get's penalized for a late hit out of bounds on Falcon's qb Matt Ryan. To make matters worse, he did it on the sideline of the Falcons. That led to a scuffle, which I am very surprised didn't escalate into anything more.
Second, Redskins running back Clinton Portis suffers a concussion after getting kneed in the helmet while being tackled. Without him in the line up, you pretty much know that Redskins fans are going to be extremely nervous with having to rely on the quarterback. Hog fans probably did not sleep very well last night.
Crazy Scary Sports Moment Of The Weekend #1 . . . . .
I hope that Cal running back Jahvid Best isn't hurt too severely from his injury that he sustained on Saturday nite. You can google the play if you want. I don't even want to post it, it's that traumatic.
The Road Trip To The 2010 Final Four In Indy Leaves Tonite . . . . .
The first official games of the 2009 - 2010 NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball season tip off tonite. The season opening games are apart of the 2009 2k Sports Coaches vs Cancer Tournament.
Once again this year is filled with several interesting story lines. Which program will be crowned champion? Can the Tar Heels repeat? What impact will John Calipari have at Kentucky in his first season as head coach? What's the over/under on games before FIU starts to ask for Isiah Thomas' head on a platter with a nice garnish? It's going to be another great season in college basketball.
My Current Office Snack Obsession . . . . .
I typically am not a breakfast person, but I sometimes like to have something to snack on in the morning in addition to my large quantity of caffeine I consume to help wake me up. Well, I found a great tasty snack that has totally hooked me. It is the Mini Mantecadas Vainilla Nuez (Vanilla Pecan Mini Muffins) by Bimbo.
This Is Something I've Really Never Seen Before . . . . .
Speaking of the Cardinals and Bears game. I finally saw something for the first time in an NFL game that I have never seen before (while actually watching the game being broadcast and not from the highlights on SportsCenter). That was a player actually getting ejected from an NFL game. Tommie Harris, a defensive tackle from the Bears was ejected less than 60 seconds into the game! I have seen ejections in major league baseball games, the NBA, and soccer (the red card), but never in the NFL. And you know to get ejected in an NFL game, you really had to do something stupid.
WTF Leinart . . . . .
Matt Leinhart blew a great opportunity yesterday in the Arizona Cardinals game against the Chicago Bears. The Cardinals had a comfortable lead to start the 4th quarter which allowed them the luxury to give back up qb Matt Leinhart some playing time. What did Leinhart do with the opportunity? Blew it! He ended up getting sent back to the bench and starting qb Kurt Warner had to go back in to finish the game. Even Vince Young is looking like a better quarterback investment right now than you are (even though that's not saying a lot).
There Will Be No 0 - 16 Team In The NFL In 2009 . . . . .
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the last remaining winless team in the NFL, won their first game of the 2009 season last night. They convincingly defeated the Green Bay Packers by a score of 38 - 28. Maybe they should wear their throwback orange cream jerseys the rest of the season.
Cali Weather Isn't Always Perfect . . . . .
In the morning. But once it clears up, well, its back to typical Socal weather. Here's a short picture time line (less than 60 minutes of elapsed time) of how quickly weather can go from drab to fab in Socal.
11/9/09 forecast
7:10 am
7:17 am
7:37 am
7:43 am
11/9/09 forecast
7:10 am
7:17 am
7:37 am
7:43 am
Miscellaneous Monday Memory (11/9/09) . . . . .
"The Norms Spaghetti Story"
A few years ago after a club one night, Orion, Drama and I decided to grab some grub before heading home for the night. It was a small ritual we had after going to a club.
That evenings late nite fine dining establishment of choice was Norms. When I go to Norms after clubs, I typically order their classic steak and eggs breakfast special. It's a filling meal that is reasonably priced. And that night, I ordered it once again. But this time, instead of getting my order with hash browns that it usually comes with, I wanted it with something different instead.
I asked the waitress what I could substitute for the hash browns, and she recited the following list. "French fries, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, baked potato or spaghetti." What the hell? It's hella early in the morning, I'm kinda tired and I know I'm not completely deaf from a night inside of a club, but excuse me miss, did I hear you right? Did you just say, "spaghetti"? "Yes, you can get a side of spaghetti if you want" she replied. I was in a complete state of shock for a moment, as was Orion and Drama, when she confirmed what I thought I heard her say.
Now I have been a customer of Norms for years and I have never, ever been offered spaghetti as a substitute dish, let alone a side dish for any meal I have ever eaten there. But since she offered it, I had to take the risk and chance one of either the following 2 things happening. 1, she would put in the order, and come back a few moments before my order was complete and inform me that she incorrectly informed me that spaghetti was available as a side substitute and I would have to choose something else instead. Or 2, to my complete delight and amazement, she would bring me my steak and eggs special with a side of spaghetti as a substitute for the hash browns.
Drama emphatically suggested what I was already planning on doing. And that was to get the side of spaghetti substituted for the hash browns. So I excitedly informed our waitress that I would like to take her up on the offer of spaghetti as my side dish substitute for the hash browns. While still in a complete state of shock of hearing that spaghetti was being offered to me as a side dish option and placing my order with it as my side dish option, I really didn't care if I got it or not.
And as luck would have it, when it came time for out waitress to bring us our food from the kitchen, I see her walking back to our table with only my steak and eggs on the dish. No spaghetti. Great, here we go. She is going to inform me that spaghetti couldn't be substituted for hash browns and that I would have to choose something else or they could fry some hash browns real quick for me. But after dropping off our plates, she informed me that she'd be right back with my toast and my spaghetti. Dope shit! When she returned with my toast and the side of spaghetti, I wish I had a camera on me at that very moment to document the moment.
That side of spaghetti was an incredibly nice sized portion of spaghetti, too. It was probably a good half sized portion of their regular dinner portion. So I was able to enjoy for the first time ever, a side of spaghetti with my meal at Norms. This story is over 5 years old now, but it still hasn't lost any of its humor one bit!
A few years ago after a club one night, Orion, Drama and I decided to grab some grub before heading home for the night. It was a small ritual we had after going to a club.
That evenings late nite fine dining establishment of choice was Norms. When I go to Norms after clubs, I typically order their classic steak and eggs breakfast special. It's a filling meal that is reasonably priced. And that night, I ordered it once again. But this time, instead of getting my order with hash browns that it usually comes with, I wanted it with something different instead.
I asked the waitress what I could substitute for the hash browns, and she recited the following list. "French fries, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, baked potato or spaghetti." What the hell? It's hella early in the morning, I'm kinda tired and I know I'm not completely deaf from a night inside of a club, but excuse me miss, did I hear you right? Did you just say, "spaghetti"? "Yes, you can get a side of spaghetti if you want" she replied. I was in a complete state of shock for a moment, as was Orion and Drama, when she confirmed what I thought I heard her say.
Now I have been a customer of Norms for years and I have never, ever been offered spaghetti as a substitute dish, let alone a side dish for any meal I have ever eaten there. But since she offered it, I had to take the risk and chance one of either the following 2 things happening. 1, she would put in the order, and come back a few moments before my order was complete and inform me that she incorrectly informed me that spaghetti was available as a side substitute and I would have to choose something else instead. Or 2, to my complete delight and amazement, she would bring me my steak and eggs special with a side of spaghetti as a substitute for the hash browns.
Drama emphatically suggested what I was already planning on doing. And that was to get the side of spaghetti substituted for the hash browns. So I excitedly informed our waitress that I would like to take her up on the offer of spaghetti as my side dish substitute for the hash browns. While still in a complete state of shock of hearing that spaghetti was being offered to me as a side dish option and placing my order with it as my side dish option, I really didn't care if I got it or not.
And as luck would have it, when it came time for out waitress to bring us our food from the kitchen, I see her walking back to our table with only my steak and eggs on the dish. No spaghetti. Great, here we go. She is going to inform me that spaghetti couldn't be substituted for hash browns and that I would have to choose something else or they could fry some hash browns real quick for me. But after dropping off our plates, she informed me that she'd be right back with my toast and my spaghetti. Dope shit! When she returned with my toast and the side of spaghetti, I wish I had a camera on me at that very moment to document the moment.
That side of spaghetti was an incredibly nice sized portion of spaghetti, too. It was probably a good half sized portion of their regular dinner portion. So I was able to enjoy for the first time ever, a side of spaghetti with my meal at Norms. This story is over 5 years old now, but it still hasn't lost any of its humor one bit!
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