bk: "...read cabbage..." ???
der Brucer
Yeah, I know, it works well if red aloud!
I have no idea what you're talking about - I see red cabbage. I see dead people.
SENATE SENDS $634 BILLION SPENDING BILL TO BUSH
WASHINGTON — Automakers gained $25 billion in taxpayer-subsidized loans and oil companies won elimination of a long-standing ban on drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts as the Senate passed a sprawling spending bill Saturday.
The 78-12 vote sent the $634 billion measure to President Bush, who was expected to sign it even though it spends more money and contains more pet projects than he would have liked.
The measure is needed to keep the government operating beyond the current budget year, which ends Tuesday. As a result, the legislation is one of the few bills this election year that simply must pass. Bush's signature would mean Congress could avoid a lame-duck session after the Nov. 4 election.
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Such a huge bill usually would dominate the end-of-session agenda on Capitol Hill. But it went below the radar screen because attention focused on the congressional bailout of Wall Street.
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Bush had threatened to veto bills that did not cut the number and cost of pet projects in half or cause agency operating budgets to exceed his request. Democrats ignored the edict as they drafted the plan and the White House has apparently backed down.
Taxpayers for Common Sense, a watchdog group, discovered 2,322 pet projects totaling $6.6 billion. That included 2,025 in the defense portion alone that cost a total of $4.9 billion. Critics of such "earmarks" promise to scrutinize them in coming weeks and months for links to lobbyists and campaign contributions.
Well, the vaudeville show that I went to last night was a complete success. Not only did they sell out, they had them sitting in the aisles and standing off to the side. ...
As to the actual "quality" of the performers...well...let's just say that they mostly went for humorous, but they were good (for locals, if you know what I'm sayin'), and a good time was had by all. :)
I presume the Fire Marshall is on vacation :)
der Brucer
An "Everything's Up To Date In Kansas City" show?
der Brucer
...organic red corn chips ?...
Probably at Fred Meyer
der Brucer
(http://www.gardenofeatin.com/images/products/w450/01583900801.jpg)Heck, we've got stuff like this at the store. An entire aisle, filled with Natural foods. About a third of the aisle is dedicated to snack foods. Good wholesome junk.
Probably at Fred Meyer
der Brucer
And the word of the day is: LIPOGRAM!Whenever little Adolph saw the letter "J" he would GO PRIMAL, so all his relatives were careful and mailed him LIPOGRAMs without the offending letter.
I still love L.A. CONFIDENTIAL.
One of the stars of television's new season, Simon Baker - or as he was billed then Simon Baker Denny - has a very good role in L.A. CONFIDENTIAL.
I have had a response from DR Cillaliz to my email.
Her decision is based on many factors, and posts by many DRs. My post was apparently just the last straw for her. And she did feel that it was a personal attack. I certainly did not intend it that way, but I understand from her perspective how it was received.
I truly regret that intemperate words on my part were hurtful. I have apologized to DR Cillaliz, and I apologize to all of you.
DR Cillaliz is not returning to HHW. For now. She may perhaps, one day.
And I guess I feel that, having been a factor in all of this, I should do the same. I do not want to be a negative force in any community.
So I regretfully bid you all adieu. For now. And I hope that any I have offended can find it in their hearts to forgive me.
Thanks for listening-
-David
Late yesterday, TD wrote:So, he was using his married name at the time?
;D
Now you know why I live under my rock.
I'm not the only one who will be glad when this election is over.
and after creating my little voodoo dolls and sticking them with pins, I let bygones be bygones.
Lord knows people have been "rude" or "insensitive" or "completely braindead" ;) with me...
I would like Singdaw and Cillaliz to return please, thank you.
I have to say this is one of the craziest things i've read here. You are one of the kindest people on the board. and you hurt someone's feelings unintentionally. And you apologized. Oy.
There are so many more important things. DR Danise lost her bear. My sister's dear friend's 2 month old baby has pneumonia and is in the hospital very ill.
People's feelings get hurt. I guess i can understand why DR Cilla wanted to leave. But in the grand scheme of things i think we should support each other.
I've made up my mind that I will be taking Bear home to Mom. I'll fly to Pittsburgh over the Veterns Holiday. I'll only have to use 2 vacation days--Monday and Wednesday to do it.
I don't know if they allow dogs to be buried at Mt. Royal but I don't care if I have to do it in the middle of the night. I WILL keep my word to Mom and Bear.
Even though it's a rainy and muggy day in Manhattan I decided to cross the river and go to the Newport/Pavonia and make a Target visit. I needed a new pair of tennis/training/track/running whatever you call them shoes and since I got my last pair at that Target I made a return trip. Luckily I was able to find a pair. The Boys Size 6 were not what I was looking for (that's my size which makes it very hard to buy shoes) but I wandered over to the Womens section and lo and behold a very nice pair of Size 8s jumped out at me. A Womans 8 is a Boys 6 as I have discovered over the years. I have ended up with womens 8 many times when the boys 6 didn't work. They are a nice mix of light grey and dark grey with a very light blue highlight. These kind of unisex shoes are great for me and I'm very happy with my new shoes.
Good Morning! Good Afternoon!
I'm up, I'm up... And since I didn't get out of bed until 12:30 ::) that's why I haven't been on the board until now. And I made myself a proper breakfast/brunch too. -Just in case anyone was wondering, worried, etc. ;)
Good Morning! Good Afternoon!
I'm up, I'm up... And since I didn't get out of bed until 12:30 ::) ;)
As for the events of yesterday I don't know quite what to say. On one hand, there's a major election looming--of course it's on people's minds. And we have some passionate DRs, folks with strong opinions. That's part of what makes this a fun site, IMO. Forbid politics (at least the discussion thereof)? I dunno.
But don't shut down the site, Bruce. Things will blow over.
...and if those two photos don't get Singdaw and TCB back on the HHW board, well, I just don't know what will!
I would like Singdaw and Cillaliz to return please, thank you.
Jorge is actually still in fine condition and still making movies in Mexico.
And the word of the day is: LIPOGRAM!
I did the weekly weigh and was a little disappointed to have only lost two pounds this week. It's consistently been between two-and-a-half to three. But still, I have now officially lost twenty-five pounds, so that's very heartening. Another five and then I will assess whether that's good enough or if I want to lose five beyond that. So, if I can notch it back up to three pounds by next Sunday (and who knows, it may just be a combination of factors and had I weighed myself later in the day it might have been another half-pound), I will be very close to my thirty pound original goal. I feel so much better and I think I look much healthier at this weight.
On TV Tonight:
ABC - Extreme Makeover, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, BROTHERS & SISTERS
CBS - THE AMAZING RACE, COLD CASE, THE UNIT
NBC - Football
HBO - TRUE BLOOD, ENTOURAGE, LITTLE BRITAIN USA
SHOWTIME - DEXTER, CALIFORNICATION
Probably best not to talk politics.
So instead, let's talk about our favorite Jorge Rivero movies.
(http://i6.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/0f/ea/7689_1.JPG)
...So, let's have a poll: Would it be best to ask for the political discussion, some of which has been interesting and some of which has been incendiary, to stop on the board - and be taken to PM or e-mail? I, for one, am not political and I certainly wouldn't miss those posts, even though I've found posts from both viewpoints occasionally interesting. No one's going to change anyone's views on who they support, and the tone has been turning nasty because of people's passions. So, let me know your thoughts. ...
MATT H-
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SERIES -LOST?
Even though it's a rainy and muggy day in Manhattan I decided to cross the river and go to the Newport/Pavonia and make a Target visit. I needed a new pair of tennis/training/track/running whatever you call them shoes and since I got my last pair at that Target I made a return trip. Luckily I was able to find a pair. The Boys Size 6 were not what I was looking for (that's my size which makes it very hard to buy shoes) but I wandered over to the Womens section and lo and behold a very nice pair of Size 8s jumped out at me. A Womans 8 is a Boys 6 as I have discovered over the years. I have ended up with womens 8 many times when the boys 6 didn't work. They are a nice mix of light grey and dark grey with a very light blue highlight. These kind of unisex shoes are great for me and I'm very happy with my new shoes.
...
So instead, let's talk about our favorite Jorge Rivero movies.
(http://i6.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/0f/ea/7689_1.JPG)
This is ABSOLUTELY what *I* love about this board!
;D
We all need to remember there is a difference between the "Party" and the "Person", the "Platform" and the "Personality".
I'm fine with not discussing politics. Of course.
I've made up my mind that I will be taking Bear home to Mom. I'll fly to Pittsburgh over the Veterns Holiday. I'll only have to use 2 vacation days--Monday and Wednesday to do it.
I don't know if they allow dogs to be buried at Mt. Royal but I don't care if I have to do it in the middle of the night. I WILL keep my word to Mom and Bear.
DR Jennifer, I wish the best for your friend's baby; one of my brother Randy's best friends lost a baby to crib death or something about 1978 and I can sympathize entirely.
Nothing goes well with broccoli, IMHO.
I personally would have voted not to ban any topic.
And i agree that it's not so much the discussion but calling people names that causes trouble. I would say it would be fine to discuss politics but not to refer to another poster when doing so.
Btw, i am most excited tonight about THE AMAZING RACE.
But i am also looking forward to DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, BROTHERS & SISTERS, and DEXTER (although i need to call my sis and remind her to record it for me).
Glad to see singdaw is back and hopefully TCB will follow, and then Cilla whenever she's ready. As to singdaw's post, well, listen, we've all been snippy or bothersome at times, me included. It happens, and it blows over quickly and no one should feel they have to leave.
Dear reader Laura - this is 2008 (about to be 2009) - your very own computer can convert documents to PDF instantly - what brand and year is your computer - someone here will, I'm sure, be able to tell you how to do it. On a Mac, it's one click of an icon when you're in your printer screen.
Thanks, JRand. I can get it to save short documents, but when I tried to convert a newsletter, it saved the last two pages only. I'll have to keep trying with it.
Thanks, JRand. I can get it to save short documents, but when I tried to convert a newsletter, it saved the last two pages only. I'll have to keep trying with it.
Nothing goes well with broccoli, IMHO.Well, there you go again, making things controversial! ;)
Hello, DRs.
Well, here's the thing... [to quote Kathy Griffin]
I am, quite frankly, embarrassed to be in the middle of such a brouhaha. Despite my sometimes more intentionally outrageous posts, the truth is that I don't much enjoy being the center of attention.
I had posted this morning about departing HHW for one reason: I didn't feel comfortable remaining here when I had partially been the cause of a decision by another DR - someone who has been a part and parcel of this community a lot longer than I have - to feel the need to depart.
The good news in all of this is that DR Cillaliz has been gracious enough to keep the lines of communication open, off-list. We have been having an ongoing discussion, and this afternoon she personally asked me to return to HHW [along with bk and some other DRs]. DR Cillaliz herself is not quite ready to return yet, but she will be back eventually. And knowing this, I felt that I could return to HHW in good conscience.
Thanks to all those who have messaged me privately. I am sorry to have been a part of such a boondoggle on HHW. And I will do what I can to bring DRs TCB, elmore3003, and anyone else affected back 'round as well.
Cheers-
-David
So, Jose, when were you at Shake Shack? One of the only good card stores (a Hallmark, yes I use real cards) left in my neighborhood is on Park Avenue South and 23rd St. I was there around 4ish and specifically walked back to Madison Square Park and walked through the Shake Shack area looking to see if you were there. You were not so I ambled back home, had some turkey and black bean chili for dinner and I then rode the exercise bike (75 minutes) and did 10 minutes with my 3 pound weights. I watched an episode of CSI on Spike and about 15 minutes of Antiques Roadshow.
See you in the morning.
Deep fried broccoli with anchovies and orange. Maybe not ideal. ::)
...a silly dream ballet...
Ah, yes. We hear that song every now and again out here. Thanks, Jane.
Actually, that could work if the broccoli is breaded and deep-fried - or maybe even a tempura-like batter, then served with a sauce made with some orange juice and zest (for a citrus note), and some anchovies mashed into for salinity. Sort of like one of the traditional accompaniments for mozzarella in corrazza.Which reminds me...
*Oh, DR Ben watching a show on "Spike"! Who knew?!? ;)
DR JRand sent me a gnome once, but over the winter he disintegrated, unfortunately. I think part of his hat and his nose are still lying in the flower garden.
DR JRand sent me a gnome once, but over the winter he disintegrated, unfortunately. I think part of his hat and his nose are still lying in the flower garden.
Which reminds me...
A couple of nights ago, I tried making dashi and tempura. Lacking a more traditional noodle to put in the dashi, I used a nest of angel hair pasta, and it turned out very nicely. Der B thought that it could have used a bit of Thai chili-garlic sauce (a thicker, un-pureed version of sriracha, something that he picked out :o at our local gourmet shoppe).
As for the tempura, I deep-fried some very nice shrimp, zucchini, onion rings, and bell pepper. He loved it. The big quibble that I had was that the recipe I used had an egg yolk in the batter. Is this typical for tempura, or was the recipe a bit wierd? I somehow remember the batter generally just being flour and ice water.
DR Jose, did DN Alyssa enjoy her birthday party?
DR Vixmom - it sounds like there's more to your microwave story...
"Do you pop out at parties? Are you unpoopular?"
It's strange. The link to the review says it was published on Sept 21, but Skip and his collaborators didn't know about it until it suddenly showed up on a search of nytimes.com today. And it looks like it must have been in the Regional section of the paper.
Keith said a good bagel to him is crispy on the outside,
dense & chewing on the inside.
Do these fit his criteria for a good bagel?
Thanks for the bagel & egg bagel report.
things went downhill from there
things went downhill from there
DR ELMORE - you are correct, IDAHO sounds like just my kind of show! I can think of nothing that I would rather see than a twister ballet.Right foot on red, left hand on blue.
Right foot on red, left hand on blue.
DR vixmom - Just remember: "Measure in Love".
:)
JMK - did I tell you your package arrived? Thank you!!
Happy Birthday to the sister of DR GEORGE.
Birthday felicitations to George's sister
I hope Cillaliz and Singdaw feel comfortable enough to return someday. :-[