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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
A step in the right direction-DC accepts Gay marriage
As of 12:01 am EST homosexual marriages performed in other states are officially and legally recognized in the District of Columbia. Same-sex marriages now receive the over 200 marital benefits that heterosexual couples receive.
A push for same sex marriages performed in the District will start in August.
GO EQUAILITY!
Mozel Tav Team Homo!
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A push for same sex marriages performed in the District will start in August.
GO EQUAILITY!
Mozel Tav Team Homo!
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b. perhaps the best restaurant in Baltimore?
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I asked, "so what kind of food do they serve?" My question answered by Silence.
I'm still not sure how to answer the question myself.
This corner Bistro has left me breathtaken.
Under appetizer's yellowfin tuna tarter with capers, chopped egg and avocado caught my eye but I ordered the eggplant dig served with fire toasted Cubata bread, olives, and pickled vegetables. So did every table in eyeshot.
I didn't reach for salt or pepper (nor did i notice their absence until late into the meal).
I could not decide what to get for my entree, everything looked SO Good. P.E.I. Mussels with green curry and coconut milk, Pear and Gorgonzola Sachette, Ahi Tuna Nisoice salad with Potatoes not pasta, Crispy Duck...i could go on, but it does little justice.
I ordered the P.E.I. Mussels with green curry, coconut milk, coriander leaf, and i'd argue lemongrass? And a small order of the roasted vegetable mozzarella Ravioli. The Mussels were Huge in size and quantity. The broth, a perfect blend of coconut milk and water, not to sweet just an after taste. At one point I considered ways of sneaking the broth home-i didn't. Instead I consumed the delicious (guys listen to me: DELICIOUS) broth with the never ending servings of fresh Cubata bread.
The small portion of the Roasted Vegetable Mozzarella ravioli was a perfect size. Fresh Ravioli stuffed with a puree of roasted veggie cheesy freshness!
I rue not ordering their Ceaser salad. If you can do a Ceaser salad correctly and uniquely you are clutch in my eyes.
Everything, everything, from the atmosphere, to the regulars, to the quite corner location, to the veteran wait staff are on point and fabulous.
The Food, the food, is another story. Amazing to say the lease, perfect portions, the mussels are served in a heaping bowl. I mentioned the Pasta came in half and whole portions as do some of the salads. I tried the Duck in confit served with fingerling potatoes, a style I've grown tired of, But b was able to cook the duck perfectly: Cold pan, Meat, then isle (i swear not everyone knows that, how to render duck). Had the Vanilla Creme Brulee- That got that right too ;-) Plating and aesthetics of the food exhibit the Art in culinary art.
I have one side note, there was a little to much oil in my ravioli. Honestly, Who cares? I didn't.
Go,
Go,
Go.
Washingtonians-Escape to this place
and bring your "B" game, average person, with drinks and apps, $45. ($$$)
Also, their micro brew and imported Beer lists are well constructed featuring Victory and Trogg, i can say the same for their wine list.
Bunch on Sundays
b
?
I asked, "so what kind of food do they serve?" My question answered by Silence.
I'm still not sure how to answer the question myself.
This corner Bistro has left me breathtaken.
Under appetizer's yellowfin tuna tarter with capers, chopped egg and avocado caught my eye but I ordered the eggplant dig served with fire toasted Cubata bread, olives, and pickled vegetables. So did every table in eyeshot.
I didn't reach for salt or pepper (nor did i notice their absence until late into the meal).
I could not decide what to get for my entree, everything looked SO Good. P.E.I. Mussels with green curry and coconut milk, Pear and Gorgonzola Sachette, Ahi Tuna Nisoice salad with Potatoes not pasta, Crispy Duck...i could go on, but it does little justice.
I ordered the P.E.I. Mussels with green curry, coconut milk, coriander leaf, and i'd argue lemongrass? And a small order of the roasted vegetable mozzarella Ravioli. The Mussels were Huge in size and quantity. The broth, a perfect blend of coconut milk and water, not to sweet just an after taste. At one point I considered ways of sneaking the broth home-i didn't. Instead I consumed the delicious (guys listen to me: DELICIOUS) broth with the never ending servings of fresh Cubata bread.
The small portion of the Roasted Vegetable Mozzarella ravioli was a perfect size. Fresh Ravioli stuffed with a puree of roasted veggie cheesy freshness!
I rue not ordering their Ceaser salad. If you can do a Ceaser salad correctly and uniquely you are clutch in my eyes.
Everything, everything, from the atmosphere, to the regulars, to the quite corner location, to the veteran wait staff are on point and fabulous.
The Food, the food, is another story. Amazing to say the lease, perfect portions, the mussels are served in a heaping bowl. I mentioned the Pasta came in half and whole portions as do some of the salads. I tried the Duck in confit served with fingerling potatoes, a style I've grown tired of, But b was able to cook the duck perfectly: Cold pan, Meat, then isle (i swear not everyone knows that, how to render duck). Had the Vanilla Creme Brulee- That got that right too ;-) Plating and aesthetics of the food exhibit the Art in culinary art.
I have one side note, there was a little to much oil in my ravioli. Honestly, Who cares? I didn't.
Go,
Go,
Go.
Washingtonians-Escape to this place
and bring your "B" game, average person, with drinks and apps, $45. ($$$)
Also, their micro brew and imported Beer lists are well constructed featuring Victory and Trogg, i can say the same for their wine list.
Bunch on Sundays
b
Monday, July 6, 2009
Happy Monday
Hey y'all Happy Monday.
I'm at work for most of the day but I set up some blogs this weekend for you all to read today.
Ill be keeping track of Obama's trip in Russia, the tour de france, the 9000 people going to MJs memorial and whatever else is going on today in the nation.
Have a great day-im tired as sin, I've been up since 4:30, and someone blew up my phone late.
Special Love to Berwyn- Kerry, Brisco, Pearce, Curtis I got ur letter, and Hanna Lee don't work to hard.
Everyone else stay tuned,
Peace
Love
Sent on the Now Network� from my Sprint® BlackBerry
I'm at work for most of the day but I set up some blogs this weekend for you all to read today.
Ill be keeping track of Obama's trip in Russia, the tour de france, the 9000 people going to MJs memorial and whatever else is going on today in the nation.
Have a great day-im tired as sin, I've been up since 4:30, and someone blew up my phone late.
Special Love to Berwyn- Kerry, Brisco, Pearce, Curtis I got ur letter, and Hanna Lee don't work to hard.
Everyone else stay tuned,
Peace
Love
Sent on the Now Network� from my Sprint® BlackBerry
Sunday, July 5, 2009
things you should have in your kitchen
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I gotta stop eating out so much. I'm trying to encourage others to do the same. Eating in saves money and opens up opportunities to have pot lucks and dinners with your close neighbors, special others and friends. This is a list of basic, not quickly perishable items every young and or single adult should have in their kitchen. I'll div out quick recipes later. Stock up now.
1. Pasta-Rotini or Zita, Brand doesn't matter. Cheap is always good.
2. Instant (5 minute) Rice- Uncle Ben makes some baller Minute Rice, there are also off brands. To say on the healthier side of things go for Brown rice.
3. Jar of Chunky Veggie Tomato Pasta Sauce- Depending on how you use it brand doesn't matter, the store brand will be less thick than the name brand. In some dishes it doesn't matter. In some it does.
4. Cans of Black Beans-these never go bad so stock up. Goya is Clutch.
5. Kale-an awesome and delicious green veggie that is sold in bunches. It takes forever to go bad, wash before use.
6. Eggs-Did you know that eggs can keep up to three weeks when boiled. I wouldn't eat them, but its whatever.
7. Ground Beef- buy the family size separate it, freeze, defrost as needed.
8. Chicken-see Beef- drumsticks and breast.
9. Tofu if you are a Veggie Head-keeps.
10. Frozen Vegetables-CLUTCH to maintaining healthy eatting in a fast pace single life. They don't go bad, and you can buy crucial mixes. Get a Stew vegetable mix, a stir fry veggie mix, peppers mix,and singles of whatever Broccoli, Spinach, Green Beans, Okra, Potatoes, WHATEVER. Bags over Boxes. Fruit is also available, awesome for smoothies if you have a blender. Brand isn't pressing
11. Barbecue Sauce- it should be a basic condiment like ketchup, Spicy Mustard, Hot Sauce, Virgin Olive Oil, crushed Italian seasoning, old bay, salt and, red or black pepper. (you should have all of these things)
12. Cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup-it won't go bad, it always comes in handy
13. Cans or packets of Tuna and or Salmon-banging Omega 3
14 Shredded Cheese-Blended is good. Doesn't last forever, watch for moister.
15. Garlic Clove-last a super long time
Notables but not required
1. Ramen Noddles-don't over do them. Drain once to wash away starch and MSG
2. Frozen Pizzas-Some frozen pizzas Do taste better than delivery.
3. Papa Luigi's Frozen Meatballs-rare, found at Shoppers usually around a buck. Good for parties and snacks.
4. Head of lettuce - Don't do bag, it wilts quickly, go for fresh iceburg, bibb, arugula, field greens, spinach.
5. Dressing-Blue Cheese and/or Ranch, maybe Italian
6. Tomatoes-go bad quickly, watch 'em
7. Red Onion
8. Avocados-fatty, packed with protein and GUACAMOLE! ask someone for help when buying. Timing is everything with these fruits
9. Bread and Flour Tortilla- Wheat or Grain, fresh tortillas bagged.
10. Yogurt-Plain or Vanilla, good in the morning, add fruit, or granola, or add to smoothies.
11. Nature Valley Granola Bars
12. Pillsbury Biscuits, pop and bake
Stock Up
Stay Tuned
I gotta stop eating out so much. I'm trying to encourage others to do the same. Eating in saves money and opens up opportunities to have pot lucks and dinners with your close neighbors, special others and friends. This is a list of basic, not quickly perishable items every young and or single adult should have in their kitchen. I'll div out quick recipes later. Stock up now.
1. Pasta-Rotini or Zita, Brand doesn't matter. Cheap is always good.
2. Instant (5 minute) Rice- Uncle Ben makes some baller Minute Rice, there are also off brands. To say on the healthier side of things go for Brown rice.
3. Jar of Chunky Veggie Tomato Pasta Sauce- Depending on how you use it brand doesn't matter, the store brand will be less thick than the name brand. In some dishes it doesn't matter. In some it does.
4. Cans of Black Beans-these never go bad so stock up. Goya is Clutch.
5. Kale-an awesome and delicious green veggie that is sold in bunches. It takes forever to go bad, wash before use.
6. Eggs-Did you know that eggs can keep up to three weeks when boiled. I wouldn't eat them, but its whatever.
7. Ground Beef- buy the family size separate it, freeze, defrost as needed.
8. Chicken-see Beef- drumsticks and breast.
9. Tofu if you are a Veggie Head-keeps.
10. Frozen Vegetables-CLUTCH to maintaining healthy eatting in a fast pace single life. They don't go bad, and you can buy crucial mixes. Get a Stew vegetable mix, a stir fry veggie mix, peppers mix,and singles of whatever Broccoli, Spinach, Green Beans, Okra, Potatoes, WHATEVER. Bags over Boxes. Fruit is also available, awesome for smoothies if you have a blender. Brand isn't pressing
11. Barbecue Sauce- it should be a basic condiment like ketchup, Spicy Mustard, Hot Sauce, Virgin Olive Oil, crushed Italian seasoning, old bay, salt and, red or black pepper. (you should have all of these things)
12. Cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup-it won't go bad, it always comes in handy
13. Cans or packets of Tuna and or Salmon-banging Omega 3
14 Shredded Cheese-Blended is good. Doesn't last forever, watch for moister.
15. Garlic Clove-last a super long time
Notables but not required
1. Ramen Noddles-don't over do them. Drain once to wash away starch and MSG
2. Frozen Pizzas-Some frozen pizzas Do taste better than delivery.
3. Papa Luigi's Frozen Meatballs-rare, found at Shoppers usually around a buck. Good for parties and snacks.
4. Head of lettuce - Don't do bag, it wilts quickly, go for fresh iceburg, bibb, arugula, field greens, spinach.
5. Dressing-Blue Cheese and/or Ranch, maybe Italian
6. Tomatoes-go bad quickly, watch 'em
7. Red Onion
8. Avocados-fatty, packed with protein and GUACAMOLE! ask someone for help when buying. Timing is everything with these fruits
9. Bread and Flour Tortilla- Wheat or Grain, fresh tortillas bagged.
10. Yogurt-Plain or Vanilla, good in the morning, add fruit, or granola, or add to smoothies.
11. Nature Valley Granola Bars
12. Pillsbury Biscuits, pop and bake
Stock Up
Stay Tuned
WTF, Marion Barry No man are you!!!
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I am aware that that the title is grammatically incorrect. I am trying to poke fun of this D.C. City Council Man.
so the same guy who is leading the fight against Gay Marriage in DC, proves again why straight people are the Almighty superior
I am aware that that the title is grammatically incorrect. I am trying to poke fun of this D.C. City Council Man.
so the same guy who is leading the fight against Gay Marriage in DC, proves again why straight people are the Almighty superior
Cnn -- Former D.C. mayor, now Washington councilman, Marion Barry has been arrested again.
Former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry was arrested July 4 and charged with stalking, police said.
On July 4, the U.S. Park Police arrested Barry and charged him with misdemeanor stalking.
About 8:45 p.m. in Anacostia Park, a Washington woman flagged down a Park Police officer on patrol and pointed to Barry, who was in another car. The woman said Barry was stalking her, Park Police spokesman Sgt. David Schlosser said.
Barry was taken into custody, processed and released, but he must make a court appearance for the charge. A court date has not been set.
Barry's other run-ins with the law have included a federal sting operation in 1990, when he was mayor. Surveillance cameras caught him smoking crack cocaine in a hotel room.
Despite his fall from grace, he was re-elected in 1994 to a four-year term as mayor. In his latest political comeback in 2004, Barry won a seat on the D.C. Council, on which he continues to serve.
Barry was arrested in 2002 when traces of marijuana and cocaine were found in his car after he was stopped in the Buzzard Point area of Southwest D.C. No charges were filed, and Barry claimed that the drugs were planted.
And in 2006, Park Police officers stopped him for driving too slowly, prompting him to accuse authorities of targeting him. Barry had been on probation since 2005 for not filing or paying income taxes for several years.
Last year he again failed to file a tax return, and his probation was extended to May 2011, according to the Washington City Paper.
Congrats!
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Yesterday Serena Williams was crown Women's Wimbledon champion after defeating her sister Venus in two Sets.
Today Roger Federer beat Andy Roddrick to win Men's Wimbledon Championship.
Federer has won 15 grand slam titles, more than any other athlete. He beat out Pete Sampras.
Yesterday Serena Williams was crown Women's Wimbledon champion after defeating her sister Venus in two Sets.
Today Roger Federer beat Andy Roddrick to win Men's Wimbledon Championship.
Federer has won 15 grand slam titles, more than any other athlete. He beat out Pete Sampras.
What a Week-now Steve McNair
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First Jane Fonda passes,
Then the King of Pop,
Palin Resigns (well that is good news),
now former Ravens/Titans NFL Quarterback Steve McNair. McNair, found dead at the age of 36, suffered several gunshot wounds including one gunshot wound to the head. A 20 year old female victim was found next to him in a condominium in Nashville, Tennessee, with a single gunshot wound to the head and a pistol close to her body. The incident appears to be a murder-suicide. I am sad to say that McNair is survived by four sons and his wife Michelle McNair.
Hope everyone continues to have a safe and festive week-end.
Remember alcohol and fire -arms/ -works/ -throwers etc Do NOT Mix Well!
First Jane Fonda passes,
Then the King of Pop,
Palin Resigns (well that is good news),
now former Ravens/Titans NFL Quarterback Steve McNair. McNair, found dead at the age of 36, suffered several gunshot wounds including one gunshot wound to the head. A 20 year old female victim was found next to him in a condominium in Nashville, Tennessee, with a single gunshot wound to the head and a pistol close to her body. The incident appears to be a murder-suicide. I am sad to say that McNair is survived by four sons and his wife Michelle McNair.
Hope everyone continues to have a safe and festive week-end.
Remember alcohol and fire -arms/ -works/ -throwers etc Do NOT Mix Well!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Hump Day Laugh 'Sorority Row' Trailer
I saw this trailer last night when I when I saw 'HangOver.' Curtis and I laughed our butts off. Other people not so much...
If you haven't seen HANGOVER yet you definitely should!
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Monday, June 22, 2009
This Day In History
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Iraqi journalist shot dead in Kirkuk
Source: Reuters
BAGHDAD, July 22 (Reuters) - Gunmen shot dead an Iraqi journalist working for a Kurdish magazine in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, police and the publication said on Tuesday. Soran Mamahama, 23, was killed outside his home on Monday evening in the multi-ethnic city, a police official said. "Soran's killing is a serious blow ... to freedom of the press," Haimen Baqir, deputy editor-in-chief of the magazine, told Reuters. A friend of Mamahama's, who declined to be identified, said the journalist had received threats by text message last year warning him to quit being a reporter or be killed. At that time he worked for a different publication. Militant groups have sought to exploit tensions between Kurdish and Arab residents in Kirkuk. Control of the oil rich city is disputed. Iraq is the most dangerous place in the world for journalists, according to New York-based watchdog the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). About 130 reporters and 50 assistants have been killed since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003, it says. Last month, gunmen killed an Iraqi broadcaster in a drive-by shooting in Iraq's northern city of Mosul. At least three journalists were killed in May. (Writing by Tim Cocks, Editing by Mariam Karouny)
Friday, June 12, 2009
FDA to regulate tobacco
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uh does anyone see how much a pack of Parliaments cost at this newsstand?!
Stephen made a great comment "how do you regulate a deadly product?"
I don't know STS but i'm banking the world of placebo cigarettes is not to far away. I know the first thing they'll do is get rid of "light" and "ultra light" tags on boxes...maybe a skull and crossbones on boxes? The thing i find most ironic: if government really wanted to get rid of cigs they could easily make them illegal like they did alcohol, like they do with other drugs. But noo why get rid of precious tax money, lets just pretend to care enough to cut back on health care cost
uh does anyone see how much a pack of Parliaments cost at this newsstand?!
Stephen made a great comment "how do you regulate a deadly product?"
I don't know STS but i'm banking the world of placebo cigarettes is not to far away. I know the first thing they'll do is get rid of "light" and "ultra light" tags on boxes...maybe a skull and crossbones on boxes? The thing i find most ironic: if government really wanted to get rid of cigs they could easily make them illegal like they did alcohol, like they do with other drugs. But noo why get rid of precious tax money, lets just pretend to care enough to cut back on health care cost
Senate Votes To Allow FDA To Regulate Tobacco
AP, June 11, 2009 · Congress struck the government's strongest anti-smoking blow in decades Thursday as the Senate voted to give regulators new power to limit nicotine in cigarettes, drastically curtail ads and ban candied tobacco products aimed at young people.
Cigarette foes say the changes could cut into the 400,000 deaths every year caused by smoking and reduce the $100 billion in annual health care costs linked to tobacco.
The legislation, one of the most dramatic anti-smoking initiatives since the U.S. surgeon general's warning 45 years ago that tobacco causes lung cancer, would give the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate the content, marketing and advertising of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
"This legislation represents the strongest action Congress has ever taken to reduce tobacco use, the leading preventable cause of death in the United States," declared Matthew Myers, president of Campaign for Tobacco-free Kids.
The 79-17 Senate vote sends the measure back to the House, which in April passed a similar but not identical version. House acceptance of the Senate bill would send it directly to President Obama, who supports the action. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that "from what I have seen so far, I believe it will be possible for us to accept their bill and send it right on to the president."
Obama's signature would then add tobacco to other huge, nationally important areas that have come under greater government supervision since his presidency began. Those include banking, housing and autos. Still to come, if Congress can agree: health care.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
FYI
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The switch to digital is tonight. If your cable goes out while watching the Late Show now you know why.
Millions of Americans are still Unprepared. For us, it means we get TV again!!!!
also
Chastity Bono, the gay rights activist daughter of Sonny and Cher. Is under going a sex change. He (do i say he now, or after...i'm not trying to be funny i don't know!) started the transformation earlier this year.
I'm not going to share my opinion on "sex changes" but i'm fascinated that such a public figure is going thru such a change. Crazyness.
The switch to digital is tonight. If your cable goes out while watching the Late Show now you know why.
Millions of Americans are still Unprepared. For us, it means we get TV again!!!!
also
Chastity Bono, the gay rights activist daughter of Sonny and Cher. Is under going a sex change. He (do i say he now, or after...i'm not trying to be funny i don't know!) started the transformation earlier this year.
I'm not going to share my opinion on "sex changes" but i'm fascinated that such a public figure is going thru such a change. Crazyness.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Ugh
Sorry guys I've been mia the last few weeks with little explanation. I got a job with Maryland Dept of Natural Resources. I quit Bar Louie two weeks ago and have been vacationing ever since. When I got home I got word that our tv and internet is being cut off cause our dead beat roommate didn't pay the bill and dipped to austin texas-probs with our money.
I have stuff to blog about including this hypocrite bs about a doctor being shot in a church and african americans war against gay marriage. Also renters rights, cigarette butt pollution and a list of other things.
I am frustrated to no end that I can't blog to you all. I appreciate you all being waiting, I promise to be up and running as soon as Verizon can get over here to set up our internet. And for kerry, I promise to have meater blogs when I get back.
Much Love y'all and esp you Berwyn Crew
Peace
Sent on the Now Network� from my Sprint® BlackBerry
I have stuff to blog about including this hypocrite bs about a doctor being shot in a church and african americans war against gay marriage. Also renters rights, cigarette butt pollution and a list of other things.
I am frustrated to no end that I can't blog to you all. I appreciate you all being waiting, I promise to be up and running as soon as Verizon can get over here to set up our internet. And for kerry, I promise to have meater blogs when I get back.
Much Love y'all and esp you Berwyn Crew
Peace
Sent on the Now Network� from my Sprint® BlackBerry
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