Spanish Outraged by Teen Masturbation Workshops
"In late October, the regional government of Extremadura in southwestern Spain launched a new sexual-education campaign designed to facilitate the "development of healthy habits, self-esteem and safety." Although the publicly funded campaign includes the publication of pamphlets and an online magazine, the highlight is a series of workshops for 14-to-17-year-olds aimed at educating participants on anatomy, body image, safe-sex practices, gender equality and, in the mildly celebratory words of an early press release (since redacted), "sexual self-exploration and erotic self-knowledge." Or, in other words, masturbation. (See a TIME cover story on sex.)
It was this last element that attracted attention across the country. "Masturbation Workshops for Adolescents," ran the headline in Que!, a free daily in Madrid. "Extremadura Promotes Masturbation," cried the centrist national paper El Mundo. Criticizing the spending as frivolous, especially during a recession, the Catalan paper La Vanguardia sniped, "Extremadura's youth may have the highest rates of unemployment, but they'll be the best masturbators."
(Time)
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November 16, 2009
Not A Bad Weekend For Nike Pro Staff . . . . .
Not a bad weekend for the Nike Pro Staff sponsored golfers over the weekend. 3 wins in 3 different tournaments in 3 different countries.
Tiger Woods (PGA Tour)
- Winner: JB Were Australian Masters
(Golf.com)
Michelle Wie (LPGA Tour)
- Winner: Laura Ochoa Invitational
(Golf.com)
Stephen Ames (PGA Tour)
- Winner: Children's Miracle Network Classic
(Golf.com)
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That's How You Subtly Build Hype . . . . .
Quote of the Week IV
"I love the way Al [Davis] runs the team. People give Al a lot of grief, but Al is an old AFL guy. The NFL tried to bury the AFL for years, and finally when the AFL caught up and was about to pass these guys, a couple of owners took the league and tried to merge behind Al's back. So he has been an outlaw ever since. He is going to do it his way; he has won three championships his way, and I love how the Raiders are run.''
-- Ice Cube, the famous rapper-turned-actor, who is making a film about the Raiders for ESPN. He made his comments in an interview on KNBR in San Francisco, via sportsradiointerviews.com.
Gut Feeling of the Week: Mr. Cube will soon be named to the Raiders Board of Directors.
(SI)
"I love the way Al [Davis] runs the team. People give Al a lot of grief, but Al is an old AFL guy. The NFL tried to bury the AFL for years, and finally when the AFL caught up and was about to pass these guys, a couple of owners took the league and tried to merge behind Al's back. So he has been an outlaw ever since. He is going to do it his way; he has won three championships his way, and I love how the Raiders are run.''
-- Ice Cube, the famous rapper-turned-actor, who is making a film about the Raiders for ESPN. He made his comments in an interview on KNBR in San Francisco, via sportsradiointerviews.com.
Gut Feeling of the Week: Mr. Cube will soon be named to the Raiders Board of Directors.
(SI)
I'm Not The Only One Confused About The Rating System . . . . .
I posted about my intrigue about what exactly is it to be "Michelin rated" earlier this morning (here), and I am happy to find that there is even more clarification about the distinct honor.
The Secrets of the Michelin Guide Revealed!
A rare behind the scenes look at what it takes to be a Michelin Guide restaurant inspector.
"Today the New Yorker drops its annual Food Issue, and included therein is Lunch with M., a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse at the life of a Michelin Guide restaurant "inspector" ("reviewer" or "critic" in the parlance of every single other media outlet in the world). The inspectors are the secret agents of the restaurant world, legendarily undercover, perhaps the last truly anonymous critics in the business. They are the sole keepers of Michelin's stars, internationally considered the most important rating system of all, though, it should be noted, with substantially less clout in the United States than elsewhere. Managing Director of the guides and walking stereotypical Frenchman, Jean Luc Naret, claims his inspectors eat thousands of meals around the world every year, mostly alone. They are discouraged from telling even their spouses of their profession--exactly the kind of absurd, stunt-y, overblown, purposefully publicized rule that preserves the air of mystery around his guide books."
(NBC4LA)
The Secrets of the Michelin Guide Revealed!
A rare behind the scenes look at what it takes to be a Michelin Guide restaurant inspector.
"Today the New Yorker drops its annual Food Issue, and included therein is Lunch with M., a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse at the life of a Michelin Guide restaurant "inspector" ("reviewer" or "critic" in the parlance of every single other media outlet in the world). The inspectors are the secret agents of the restaurant world, legendarily undercover, perhaps the last truly anonymous critics in the business. They are the sole keepers of Michelin's stars, internationally considered the most important rating system of all, though, it should be noted, with substantially less clout in the United States than elsewhere. Managing Director of the guides and walking stereotypical Frenchman, Jean Luc Naret, claims his inspectors eat thousands of meals around the world every year, mostly alone. They are discouraged from telling even their spouses of their profession--exactly the kind of absurd, stunt-y, overblown, purposefully publicized rule that preserves the air of mystery around his guide books."
(NBC4LA)
Well Said . . . . .
Food Topic: Cheapest Sushi in LA?
Where are the cheapest sushi joints in town? As a broke college kid, quality isn't as important for me.
Awesome response:
there are 2 things one should never bargain shop for:
1.) birth control
2.) fish
I told you food forums were awesome to read!
(Chow)
Where are the cheapest sushi joints in town? As a broke college kid, quality isn't as important for me.
Awesome response:
there are 2 things one should never bargain shop for:
1.) birth control
2.) fish
I told you food forums were awesome to read!
(Chow)
I Remember These 2 Issues . . . . .
The Best Playboy Covers of the 1980s
Playboy circa. 1987
"The May 1987 issue of Playboy created quite a stink, all of it coming from Vanna White's butt. Wait -- that didn't come out right. (Neither did that.) All kidding aside, Playboy broke new ground by featuring a major television star in the buff, basically without her permission. Sure, she'd given her OK several years before when she was a nobody, but that doesn't seem justifiable. Oh wait, did you say she's naked in these pages? Oh, well, that changes everything."
Playboy circa. 1989
"The October 1989 issue featured a young model named Pamela Anderson. Pammy first appeared here, then went on to become the Playmate of the Month in February 1990, a TV star a few years later, and that naked chick on the swing in the Tommy Lee & Pam family workout video for all time."
(Asylum)
Playboy circa. 1987
"The May 1987 issue of Playboy created quite a stink, all of it coming from Vanna White's butt. Wait -- that didn't come out right. (Neither did that.) All kidding aside, Playboy broke new ground by featuring a major television star in the buff, basically without her permission. Sure, she'd given her OK several years before when she was a nobody, but that doesn't seem justifiable. Oh wait, did you say she's naked in these pages? Oh, well, that changes everything."
Playboy circa. 1989
"The October 1989 issue featured a young model named Pamela Anderson. Pammy first appeared here, then went on to become the Playmate of the Month in February 1990, a TV star a few years later, and that naked chick on the swing in the Tommy Lee & Pam family workout video for all time."
(Asylum)
Now Packaged 2Go . . . . .
Feeling Lucky? Win a Year's Supply of Trojan Condoms
"The prize pack will feature their new ultra-thin 2GO condoms, which come paired in a slim, hard protective case designed to stand up to wallets, pockets and briefcases. (For those overnight "business trips.") An assortment of their classic products will also be included for variety. Just like your bachelor sex life...
To win this profusion of latex pleasure protection, all you need to do is enter your email addy here. And I want you to enter the craziest place you've had sex in the comment box below. Mine? On a table in the laundry room of an all girls dorm at a Lutheran college my buddy attended on a baseball scholarship. Beat that, and your chances of winning improve dramatically."
(TheBachelorGuy)
These 2 Girls Are Simply Awesome . . . . .
Hiroko Mima (Miss Universe of Japan 2008)
Anya Ayoung-Chee (Miss Universe of Trinidad and Tobago 2008)
Hiroko Mima and Anya Ayoung Chee Intimate Video Tape Leaked
"Hiroko Mima, who was crowned Miss Universe Japan 2008, and Anya Ayoung-Chee, who was crowned Miss Universe 2008 of Trinidad and Tobago 2008, are in the middle a scandal after an intimate video tape leaked allegedly showing Hiroko and Anya together having s*x with Anya’s boyfriend Wyatt, and with each other.
Although neither girl was crowned Miss Universe, the Donald Trump owned organization is left with a bit of a public relations dilema. While the pageant always tries to promote the contestants as beautiful, talented, and smart, the reality is the girls are also h*rny, and subject to the same weaknesses as the rest of us humans."
(HollywoodGrind)
(Warning - NSFW)
Video (FleshBot)
Sometimes Things Work Out Just Fine . . . . .
Scientist Turns Out To Be Ex-Hooker, Awesome
"She actually quit her computer programming job because she found sex with strangers more fun. Also, her hooking money let her afford her PhD, where she’s now a respected scientist in cancer epidemiology and developmental neurotoxicology, meaning she’s smarter than our entire bullpen. Sadly, Dr. Magnanti retired when she got her job fighting cancer, which we guess is more important than being a hot, intelligent prostitute. Kinda. Sorta. Whatever. Stupid cancer."
(Gunaxin)
If You Can't Beat Em' Join Em' . . . . .
Officially Official: Mercedes-Benz buys 75% stake in Brawn GP, rebrands
"Brawn Grand Prix officially announced this morning that Daimler AG and Aabar Investments PJSC has bought a 75-percent stake in the team that won the world championship in its first year of existence. The team run by ex-Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn was born just under a year ago out of the ashes of the former Honda F1 team after that automaker pulled out of the sport. With Brawn taking over the reigns, the team secured a supply of engines from Mercedes and went on to win numerous races in 2009 along with both the constructors and drivers world championship for driver Jenson Button.
Rumors of Mercedes expanding its involvement with the Brawn team have been ongoing throughout most of the season. The Stuttgart automaker has been gradually pulling away from the McLaren team following the scandals of recent years and end of the SLR road car program. The McLaren Group will buy back the 40-percent stake in itself that Daimler currently holds by the end of 2011. The deal leaves the door open for Mercedes to continue supplying engines to McLaren through 2015. However, there has been speculation about McLaren attempting to buy the former BMW F1 engine shop to build its own powerplants.
The Brawn team will now be known as Mercedes Grand Prix and Ross Brawn will continue as the team principal."
(Autoblog)
"Brawn Grand Prix officially announced this morning that Daimler AG and Aabar Investments PJSC has bought a 75-percent stake in the team that won the world championship in its first year of existence. The team run by ex-Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn was born just under a year ago out of the ashes of the former Honda F1 team after that automaker pulled out of the sport. With Brawn taking over the reigns, the team secured a supply of engines from Mercedes and went on to win numerous races in 2009 along with both the constructors and drivers world championship for driver Jenson Button.
Rumors of Mercedes expanding its involvement with the Brawn team have been ongoing throughout most of the season. The Stuttgart automaker has been gradually pulling away from the McLaren team following the scandals of recent years and end of the SLR road car program. The McLaren Group will buy back the 40-percent stake in itself that Daimler currently holds by the end of 2011. The deal leaves the door open for Mercedes to continue supplying engines to McLaren through 2015. However, there has been speculation about McLaren attempting to buy the former BMW F1 engine shop to build its own powerplants.
The Brawn team will now be known as Mercedes Grand Prix and Ross Brawn will continue as the team principal."
(Autoblog)
The Revival Of Some Iconic Sunglasses . . . . .
Oh, No! Porsche Design revives Yoko's iconic sunglasses
"Throughout the Eighties, Yoko Ono wore the original Porsche Design shades so often they became known as the Yoko Ono sunglasses. She wore them at press conferences, for photo shoots (including the cover of Rolling Stone magazine) and on the covers of her albums. Now the German carmaker's Austrian product design studio has brought the design back back as the P'8479."
(Autoblog)
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Toyota Regains The Throne From VW As The King Of Automakers . . . . .
Not so fast: Toyota retains title of world’s largest automaker
"German news outlets have already handed Toyota’s crown of world’s largest automaker to Volkswagen, but those reports appear to have been a little premature. According to the official numbers, Toyota is still well ahead of VW in sales volume.
Volkswagen’s third-quarter financial results revealed the automaker produced 4.4 million vehicles during the first nine months of the year – trumping Toyota’s 4.2 million units. However, VW’s production total includes joint-ventures in which it doesn’t own a majority share, making its final figure artificially high. VW doesn’t break down its sales by affiliates, so judging how many cars the German automaker has actually produced remains impossible.
Toyota, on the other hand, has legitimately produced 4.2 million vehicles this year, easily making it the world’s largest automaker. Adding Toyota’s affiliates to the mix puts the company at 4.9 million units produced, according to Automotive News."
(LeftLaneNews)
"German news outlets have already handed Toyota’s crown of world’s largest automaker to Volkswagen, but those reports appear to have been a little premature. According to the official numbers, Toyota is still well ahead of VW in sales volume.
Volkswagen’s third-quarter financial results revealed the automaker produced 4.4 million vehicles during the first nine months of the year – trumping Toyota’s 4.2 million units. However, VW’s production total includes joint-ventures in which it doesn’t own a majority share, making its final figure artificially high. VW doesn’t break down its sales by affiliates, so judging how many cars the German automaker has actually produced remains impossible.
Toyota, on the other hand, has legitimately produced 4.2 million vehicles this year, easily making it the world’s largest automaker. Adding Toyota’s affiliates to the mix puts the company at 4.9 million units produced, according to Automotive News."
(LeftLaneNews)
I've Always Wonder What It Required To Be Awarded Such An Honor . . . . .
Michelin Guide
"The Michelin Guide is a series of annual guide books published by Michelin for over a dozen countries. The term refers by default to the Michelin Red Guide, the oldest and best-known European hotel and restaurant guide, which awards the Michelin stars.
The Michelin Red Guide has historically had many more listings than its rivals, relying on an extensive system of symbols to describe each establishment in as little as two lines. Restaurants rated with a star also listed three specialties. Recently, however, very short summaries (2-3 lines) have been added for many establishments, for example 9,000 in France. These short summaries are written in the language of the country for which it is published, but the symbols are universal. The Red Guide uses anonymous inspections and does not charge for entries.[5] Michelin claims to revisit establishments on average once every eighteen months in order to keep ratings up to date.
The guide awards one to three stars to a small number of restaurants of outstanding quality. Stars are awarded sparingly; for instance, in the UK and Ireland 2004 guide, out of 5,500 entries, there are 98 with one star ("a very good restaurant in its category"), 11 with two stars ("excellent cooking, worth a detour"), and only 3 with three stars ("exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey")."
I guess we here in the states have a similar but not as prestigious restaurant rating guide with our Zagat Ratings.
(Wikipedia)
"The Michelin Guide is a series of annual guide books published by Michelin for over a dozen countries. The term refers by default to the Michelin Red Guide, the oldest and best-known European hotel and restaurant guide, which awards the Michelin stars.
The Michelin Red Guide has historically had many more listings than its rivals, relying on an extensive system of symbols to describe each establishment in as little as two lines. Restaurants rated with a star also listed three specialties. Recently, however, very short summaries (2-3 lines) have been added for many establishments, for example 9,000 in France. These short summaries are written in the language of the country for which it is published, but the symbols are universal. The Red Guide uses anonymous inspections and does not charge for entries.[5] Michelin claims to revisit establishments on average once every eighteen months in order to keep ratings up to date.
The guide awards one to three stars to a small number of restaurants of outstanding quality. Stars are awarded sparingly; for instance, in the UK and Ireland 2004 guide, out of 5,500 entries, there are 98 with one star ("a very good restaurant in its category"), 11 with two stars ("excellent cooking, worth a detour"), and only 3 with three stars ("exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey")."
I guess we here in the states have a similar but not as prestigious restaurant rating guide with our Zagat Ratings.
(Wikipedia)
Still Smooth After 150 Years . . . . .
Japanese Cocktail
"Named to commemorate the 1860 visit to New York of the Japanese legation, the Japanese cocktail is smooth and sweet, and has a robust yet delicate character that still has plenty of allure almost 150 years after the drink was first created.
A rich combination of cognac and almond syrup, with bitters and lemon zest to give some depth and spice, the Japanese Cocktail is also an excellent drink for a chilly autumn evening."
I think I found a great pick up line using the description of this drink as an example for my verbal dialogue.
Ingredients
2 ounces cognac
1/4 ounce orgeat (a French almond syrup flavored with orange flower water)
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Procedure
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Twist a large piece of lemon peel over the drink and use as garnish.
(SeriousEats)
Vivid Entertainment Celebrating 25 Years Of Fine Entertainment . . . . .
Vivid Entertainment
www.Vivid.com
All-American Porn: 25 Years of Vivid Entertainment Cover Art
World of Wonder Gallery presents "All-American Porn: 25 Years of Erotic Photography from Vivid Entertainment" to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Vivid's 1984 launch. Click through for teasers of the cover art collectibles that will be on display and read the interview with Vivid co-founder Steven Hirsch.
1984
1995
2008
(LAWeekly)
So Who's Story Do You Believe . . . . .
Five Things the U.S. Can Learn from China
4. Save More
"You've now heard it so many times, you can probably repeat it in your sleep. President Obama will no doubt make the point publicly when he gets to Beijing: the Chinese need to spend more; they need to consume more; they need - believe it or not - to become more like Americans, for the sake of the global economy."
(Yahoo)
Two More Myths About Business In China
What you believe about how Chinese save is probably wrong.
"We have interviewed several thousand Chinese under the age of 32 in 15 cities about savings. Our findings suggest they have savings rates near zero. A combination of optimism about their futures and impatience to enjoy life now leads many to buy on credit."
(Forbes)
4. Save More
"You've now heard it so many times, you can probably repeat it in your sleep. President Obama will no doubt make the point publicly when he gets to Beijing: the Chinese need to spend more; they need to consume more; they need - believe it or not - to become more like Americans, for the sake of the global economy."
(Yahoo)
Two More Myths About Business In China
What you believe about how Chinese save is probably wrong.
"We have interviewed several thousand Chinese under the age of 32 in 15 cities about savings. Our findings suggest they have savings rates near zero. A combination of optimism about their futures and impatience to enjoy life now leads many to buy on credit."
(Forbes)
It Would Be Funny If It Turned Out That They Are Selling Counterfiets . . . . .
Chanel at Costco - Believe It!
"New York City is all a-Twitter about the opening of its first Costco Warehouse Shopping Club on East 116th Street.
But aside from mayo large enough to dress every sandwich in Manhattan, there's another (and more important) reason to flock to Costco -- Chanel and Louis Vuitton handbags!
The new location currently has Chanel Classic Flap handbags available for $1,999, though the salesperson, a man, was not sure what sizes were available (baby, small, medium, large or jumbo). These regularly sell anywhere from $1,795 to $2.495.
However, he did say that earlier today they sold out of Louis Vuitton Speedy bags, regularly priced from $665 to more than $3,000, all three going for $589 a pop. But there are currently "a lot" of Burberry and Coach bags, he said."
(AOL)
This Is Not A Good Sign Of Things To Come For Tires . . . . .
In the market for new tires? Get ready to pay more at Goodyear
"[Higher] raw material costs are behind the move. The increase is the company's first since September 2008, when it raised prices more than 10 percent."
(AOL)
You're One To Talk . . . . .
In Defense of Guy Fieri
Is there more to the Food Network star than loud schtick, spiked-up style and gigantic, greasy burgers? And who cares if there's not?
During a discussion at the Food Network's recent New York City Wine and Food Festival, author, No Reservations host and professional leather jacket wearer Anthony Bourdain asked his fellow panelist, culinary wunderkind Chef David Chang, "Who chaps your ass?" Chang was quick to rake Guy Fieri over the coals, citing his "douche glasses," and "stupid f***ing armband," and went on to ask a gleefully obliging Bourdain to "catch me and kick me in the ass" should he ever find him similarly adorned. Chang went on to add, "I'm sure he's a swell fella." The crowd went wild.
Let's check the resume for Food Network. He was awarded his job on Food Network by winning the 2006 "The Next Food Network Star" competition. So obviously in addition to providing some much needed life into the Food Network, he can also cook (although with any tv cook, their actual skills and dishes are always questioned by critics). He also does host a pretty cool show on Food Network that I enjoy watching, "Diner's Drive-In's and Dives."
A little background was found by Google'ing the chef panelist Mr. Chang, and some very interesting information was discovered. This is the same chef, who in 2007, was featured in an article in NY Mag (article link). I came across some interesting statements from the article.
"The radical chef David Chang became an unlikely superstar making strange, cheap, and mesmerizing food at Momofuku Noodle Bar. But with his new project (Asian burritos!) off to a slow start, the willful iconoclast faces an unpalatable choice: stay culty and small or compromise and bring in the masses."
- Asian burritos huh? That's a really new and innovative food dish . . . . .
"He [Chang] has nothing against vegetarians. He just doesn’t like to cook for them." "We [Chang and his co-chef, Joaquin Baca] said, ‘Fuck it, let’s just cook what we want.’"
- His restaurant is located in an area filled predominantly by vegetarians. By not necessarliy catering to their needs, it almost led to the closing of his now infamous restaurant, Momofuku Noodle Bar.
"He [Chang] is something of a culinary rebel."
- Isn't that what Fieri in his own way is too?
Now I do not have anything personally against Chef Chang. I just find it interesting that one rebel chef has a problem with another rebel chef. Can't we all just get along?
(AOL)
Is there more to the Food Network star than loud schtick, spiked-up style and gigantic, greasy burgers? And who cares if there's not?
During a discussion at the Food Network's recent New York City Wine and Food Festival, author, No Reservations host and professional leather jacket wearer Anthony Bourdain asked his fellow panelist, culinary wunderkind Chef David Chang, "Who chaps your ass?" Chang was quick to rake Guy Fieri over the coals, citing his "douche glasses," and "stupid f***ing armband," and went on to ask a gleefully obliging Bourdain to "catch me and kick me in the ass" should he ever find him similarly adorned. Chang went on to add, "I'm sure he's a swell fella." The crowd went wild.
Let's check the resume for Food Network. He was awarded his job on Food Network by winning the 2006 "The Next Food Network Star" competition. So obviously in addition to providing some much needed life into the Food Network, he can also cook (although with any tv cook, their actual skills and dishes are always questioned by critics). He also does host a pretty cool show on Food Network that I enjoy watching, "Diner's Drive-In's and Dives."
A little background was found by Google'ing the chef panelist Mr. Chang, and some very interesting information was discovered. This is the same chef, who in 2007, was featured in an article in NY Mag (article link). I came across some interesting statements from the article.
"The radical chef David Chang became an unlikely superstar making strange, cheap, and mesmerizing food at Momofuku Noodle Bar. But with his new project (Asian burritos!) off to a slow start, the willful iconoclast faces an unpalatable choice: stay culty and small or compromise and bring in the masses."
- Asian burritos huh? That's a really new and innovative food dish . . . . .
"He [Chang] has nothing against vegetarians. He just doesn’t like to cook for them." "We [Chang and his co-chef, Joaquin Baca] said, ‘Fuck it, let’s just cook what we want.’"
- His restaurant is located in an area filled predominantly by vegetarians. By not necessarliy catering to their needs, it almost led to the closing of his now infamous restaurant, Momofuku Noodle Bar.
"He [Chang] is something of a culinary rebel."
- Isn't that what Fieri in his own way is too?
Now I do not have anything personally against Chef Chang. I just find it interesting that one rebel chef has a problem with another rebel chef. Can't we all just get along?
(AOL)
It Doesn't Help When You Advertise When And Where You Are Holding The Convention Dummy . . . . .
Organizers Fear Terrorist Attacks On Upcoming Al-Qaeda Convention
"ASADABAD, AFGHANISTAN—Fears of possible terrorist attacks have led organizers of the Sept. 27-30 al-Qaeda International Convention to take unprecedented security measures, sources reported Monday.
Guards secure what will be the main entrance to the al-Qaeda International Convention.
"There are concerns about a possible attack, and we are responding by heightening security," al-Qaeda chairman and convention organizer Khalil al-Hamada said. "This year's convention will see longer lines and more comprehensive searches, and prospective martyrs will have difficulty gaining a private audience with Ayman al-Zawahiri. But, as freedom-haters who have always stood for the disruption and overthrow of the West, we will not allow terror to blunt our resolve or dictate our message."
With Afghanistan's first nationwide elections slated for Oct. 9 and the U.S. general election three weeks later, the convention falls during a crucial time for al-Qaeda."
(UniqueDaily)
Interestingly Awesome Security Measure . . . . .
Corn Flakes, now with lasers!
"This is interesting, Kellogg’s is going to being producing their number one cereal Corn Flakes, with the Kellogg’s logo engraved on each flake.
Kellogg’s embarked on the project to reinforce that they don’t make cereals for any other companies and to fire a shot across the bows of makers of ‘fake flakes’."
(UniqueDaily)
7 Crazy Foods That Even Fear Factor Would Pass On Using . . . . .
The Top Seven Foods That Will Kick Your Ass
1. Blowfish
It apparently tastes like normal fish, but if not prepared properly it will kill you. Blowfish, or fugu, is a dangerous but highly sought after delicacy in Japan. The fish is deadly because its organs contain tetrodotoxin, a lethal poison. The poison is most concentrated in the liver and ovaries and if consumed, paralyzes the body’s muscles. If you eat a bad piece of fugu, you’ll remain fully conscious and unable to move until you die of asphyxiation. Death usually comes a-knockin' in six to 24 hours after consumption. Currently there is no antidote to the poison and the only chance of survival is to keep the respiratory and a circulatory system functioning until the poison wears off.
2. Casu Marzu
The specialty Italian cheese is made in Sardinia from sheep’s milk and is literally a rotten form of Pecorino cheese. The cheese is purposely exposed to Piophila casei flies, also known as the cheese fly. The flies lay their eggs in the cheese, which hatch into white larvae that wriggle around the cheese digesting it. This process helps break down the fat in the cheese, advancing the fermentation process.
3. Sannakji
The grossout factor of the dish is enough to turn most people off. However there is another, more deadly, side to the dish. The danger arises from the still functioning, moving tentacles. If not properly chewed the active suction cups on the tentacles can stick to your throat and cause choking. Every year six people in South Korea reportedly die from eating the dish. People are advised to full masticate each tentacle and drink plenty of fluids. Once each tentacle has made its way past the throat, it’s safe to attack the next slurpy little sucker.
4. Bhut Jolokia
It is said that eating an entire Bhut Jolokia chili is “akin to swigging a cocktail of battery acid and glass shards.” In 2007 the little known chili pepper from the backwaters of India knocked the Red Savina habaneros chili from the top spot, entering the Guinness Book of Records as the hottest chili pepper in the world.
5. Hákarl
Hákarl is a ghastly-tasting and smelling Icelandic dish made from rotting shark -- a gourmet delicacy that dates back to Viking times. It’s made from the Greenland or Basking shark. In its natural state the shark contains high levels of uric acid and trimethylamine oxide, toxic chemicals that need to be removed from the shark to make the meat suitable for human consumption.
6. Miracle Fruit
The miracle fruit will play with your mind and lull you into a full sense of security. The miracle of the fruit is that it makes sour foods magically taste sweeter. On the surface, the berry from West Africa seems very normal, even bland. It’s the color of a cranberry, the size of an almond, and has a flavorless gummy taste. But it’s the pulp of the berry that produces its taste-altering powers. The berry works its magic by coating the tongue with a glycoprotein molecule called miraculin, causing sour or acidic foods to taste delightfully sweet. The effects of the berry last from 15 minutes up to an hour. The berry makes tart lemons taste sweet, gives hot sauce a honey-like flavor, and makes vinegar taste like sweet wine.
7. Durian
The durian fruit has been labeled the worst-smelling fruit in the world. It has been described as smelling like sewage, stale vomit, skunk spray, and used surgical swabs – and that’s being kind. Food writer Richard Sterling says “its odor is best described as pig-s***, turpentine and onions, garnished with a gym sock,” while Anthony Bourdain likens eating the fruit to “French kissing your dead grandmother.” You’d think this would be reason enough to steer clear of this strange looking fruit. But no. For some reason this fruit, which originates from Southeast Asia, is revered and known there as “the king of fruits.” I suppose if you’re able to stomach it, you become a king of sorts.
(UniqueDaily)
1. Blowfish
It apparently tastes like normal fish, but if not prepared properly it will kill you. Blowfish, or fugu, is a dangerous but highly sought after delicacy in Japan. The fish is deadly because its organs contain tetrodotoxin, a lethal poison. The poison is most concentrated in the liver and ovaries and if consumed, paralyzes the body’s muscles. If you eat a bad piece of fugu, you’ll remain fully conscious and unable to move until you die of asphyxiation. Death usually comes a-knockin' in six to 24 hours after consumption. Currently there is no antidote to the poison and the only chance of survival is to keep the respiratory and a circulatory system functioning until the poison wears off.
2. Casu Marzu
The specialty Italian cheese is made in Sardinia from sheep’s milk and is literally a rotten form of Pecorino cheese. The cheese is purposely exposed to Piophila casei flies, also known as the cheese fly. The flies lay their eggs in the cheese, which hatch into white larvae that wriggle around the cheese digesting it. This process helps break down the fat in the cheese, advancing the fermentation process.
3. Sannakji
The grossout factor of the dish is enough to turn most people off. However there is another, more deadly, side to the dish. The danger arises from the still functioning, moving tentacles. If not properly chewed the active suction cups on the tentacles can stick to your throat and cause choking. Every year six people in South Korea reportedly die from eating the dish. People are advised to full masticate each tentacle and drink plenty of fluids. Once each tentacle has made its way past the throat, it’s safe to attack the next slurpy little sucker.
4. Bhut Jolokia
It is said that eating an entire Bhut Jolokia chili is “akin to swigging a cocktail of battery acid and glass shards.” In 2007 the little known chili pepper from the backwaters of India knocked the Red Savina habaneros chili from the top spot, entering the Guinness Book of Records as the hottest chili pepper in the world.
5. Hákarl
Hákarl is a ghastly-tasting and smelling Icelandic dish made from rotting shark -- a gourmet delicacy that dates back to Viking times. It’s made from the Greenland or Basking shark. In its natural state the shark contains high levels of uric acid and trimethylamine oxide, toxic chemicals that need to be removed from the shark to make the meat suitable for human consumption.
6. Miracle Fruit
The miracle fruit will play with your mind and lull you into a full sense of security. The miracle of the fruit is that it makes sour foods magically taste sweeter. On the surface, the berry from West Africa seems very normal, even bland. It’s the color of a cranberry, the size of an almond, and has a flavorless gummy taste. But it’s the pulp of the berry that produces its taste-altering powers. The berry works its magic by coating the tongue with a glycoprotein molecule called miraculin, causing sour or acidic foods to taste delightfully sweet. The effects of the berry last from 15 minutes up to an hour. The berry makes tart lemons taste sweet, gives hot sauce a honey-like flavor, and makes vinegar taste like sweet wine.
7. Durian
The durian fruit has been labeled the worst-smelling fruit in the world. It has been described as smelling like sewage, stale vomit, skunk spray, and used surgical swabs – and that’s being kind. Food writer Richard Sterling says “its odor is best described as pig-s***, turpentine and onions, garnished with a gym sock,” while Anthony Bourdain likens eating the fruit to “French kissing your dead grandmother.” You’d think this would be reason enough to steer clear of this strange looking fruit. But no. For some reason this fruit, which originates from Southeast Asia, is revered and known there as “the king of fruits.” I suppose if you’re able to stomach it, you become a king of sorts.
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