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I have reached Trashy Nirvana, and I must have it

2009-08-25T16:59:47Z

http://heavytable.com/mini-elvis-bacon-cupcakes-for-fat-tuesday/

"Elvis cupcakes: miniature banana and chocolate chip cupcakes with peanut butter frosting, garnished with bacon, then battered, deep fried, and drizzled with honey."

Must. Have.

(Oh, and I have all the ingredients to make http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/08/20/baking-outside-the-box-grilled-chocolate/ , which may be tonight.) :)

(Cross posted to trashy_eats

Weather

2009-08-01T18:08:04Z

So, in order to balance out the cold, I bring you this story from the New York Times.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/01/nyregion/01hot.html?em

Relevant Quotes:

"Not a single day that the temperature even approached 90. For just the second time in 140 years of record keeping, the temperature failed to reach 90 in either June or July.

The daily average last month was at or below normal every day but two. The temperature broke 80 on 16 days in New York — one more day than in Fairbanks, Alaska."

"The high was 86 on July 17. "

(Granted, Fairbanks, Alaska had a month of record high temperatures. The highest reading was 91 on July 8. Still, reminds me of the time that Austin was hotter than Death Valley.)

Pasta Hot Dogs

2009-04-24T22:57:50Z

http://www.boingboing.net/2009/04/21/freaky-food-fun-inse.html

I seriously need to make these. I wonder how it would work with fancy sausage and whole wheat pasta? Or I just need to break down and buy trashy hot dogs :)

Holy Crap

2009-04-01T05:24:13Z

BTW, I wish this was an april fools joke. It isnt.)

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/ah/ah.shtml

Approximately 1 in 70 New Yorkers is infected with HIV, but the proportion of people in different groups who are infected varies widely:

* 1 in 40 African Americans.
* 1 in 25 men living in Manhattan.
* 1 in 12 black men age 40-49 years.
* 1 in 10 men who have sex with men.
* 1 in 8 injection drug users.
* 1 in 5 black men age 40-49 in Manhattan.
* 1 in 4 men who have sex with men in Chelsea.

"If researchers don't feel stupid that means they are not really trying."

2009-03-15T18:16:01Z

http://jcs.biologists.org/cgi/content/full/121/11/1771

Link from Post Secret

"For almost all of us, one of the reasons that we liked science in high school and college is that we were good at it. That can't be the only reason – fascination with understanding the physical world and an emotional need to discover new things has to enter into it too. But high-school and college science means taking courses, and doing well in courses means getting the right answers on tests. If you know those answers, you do well and get to feel smart.

A Ph.D., in which you have to do a research project, is a whole different thing. For me, it was a daunting task. How could I possibly frame the questions that would lead to significant discoveries; design and interpret an experiment so that the conclusions were absolutely convincing; foresee difficulties and see ways around them, or, failing that, solve them when they occurred? My Ph.D. project was somewhat interdisciplinary and, for a while, whenever I ran into a problem, I pestered the faculty in my department who were experts in the various disciplines that I needed. I remember the day when Henry Taube (who won the Nobel Prize two years later) told me he didn't know how to solve the problem I was having in his area. I was a third-year graduate student and I figured that Taube knew about 1000 times more than I did (conservative estimate). If he didn't have the answer, nobody did.

That's when it hit me: nobody did. That's why it was a research problem. And being my research problem, it was up to me to solve. Once I faced that fact, I solved the problem in a couple of days. (It wasn't really very hard; I just had to try a few things.) The crucial lesson was that the scope of things I didn't know wasn't merely vast; it was, for all practical purposes, infinite. That realization, instead of being discouraging, was liberating. If our ignorance is infinite, the only possible course of action is to muddle through as best we can."

To the burners on my List

2009-03-10T20:33:26Z

http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/01/21/coleman-frywell-portable-fryer/

Bacon Burger

2009-01-06T05:41:46Z

I shall make this. Oh, yes. This will be mine.

http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2008/10/the-bacon-hamburger-fatty-melt-a-bacon-burger-with-two-baconstuffed-grilled-cheese-sandwiches-as-bun.html

From the comments: valatan "I think that might actually affect my vegetarian brain in the same way that a catalog of cross jewelry might affect a vampire."

kitten_dreamz "I think my brain just short circuited. I'm not even sure how I would not manage to go into immediate cardiac arrest breathing in the fumes of that, let alone attempting to digest it. o.O"

Kink for All

2008-12-27T08:15:45Z

(I have signed up to present!)

PLEASE COPY AND CROSSPOST THIS MESSAGE FREELY.

If you have already heard about KinkForAll through the grapevine, then please consider this email a reminder. If you haven’t, then please take a minute to scan this message. You’re receiving this message because someone trusts you to read it with an open mind. Smile! :)

Vitals
======

What: A no-limits sex-positive gender and sexuality unconference.
Why: To inspire a creative, interactive and open environment where everyone feels comfortable talking, learning, and being inspired by all kinds of sexuality.
When: March 8, 2009
Where: NYC (We’re still looking for a venue! Can you help? See ‘Get Involved,’ below!)
Who: Everyone
How much: Free (as in beer as well as freedom)

Details
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KinkForAll is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people of the kink, queer, sex-positive and related communities to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, presentations, and interaction from all participants. (It is inspired by the BarCamp community.)

ANYONE WITH SOMETHING TO CONTRIBUTE OR WITH THE DESIRE TO LEARN IS WELCOME AND INVITED TO JOIN. When you attend, be prepared to share with others. When you leave, be prepared to share it with the world.

A KinkForAll is a special kind of gathering because there are no spectators, only participants. Attendees must give a talk or a presentation, help with one, or otherwise volunteer/contribute in some way to support the event. This is called sharing and we like it. All presentations are scheduled the day they happen—there are no pre-scheduled presentations or keynote addresses. The people present at the event will select the presentations they want to see.

Anyone can present, on any topic related to sexuality. You do not necessarily have to teach a new skill or idea. You might share an experience, review a product, or read a poem. The goal is to start a discussion, make connections, and exchange knowledge. Presentations promoting specific commercial products or companies are discouraged.

Learn more about what to expect at
http://kinkforall.pbwiki.com/WhatToExpect

Learn more about the event guidelines at
http://kinkforall.pbwiki.com/TheRulesOfKinkForAll

Get Involved
============

We need your help in spreading the word. Please help by participating. Here’s how:

1. Get excited by reading the ideas on http://kinkforall.pbwiki.com/KinkForAllNewYorkCity
2. Add your name or handle to the list of participants
3. Join the mailing list and introduce yourself by emailing kinkforall@googlegroups.com

If you have access to a venue, or know someone who has access to a venue, please email the kinkforall@googlegroups.com mailing list with that information.

Still have questions? Read the Frequently Asked Questions at
http://kinkforall.pbwiki.com/FrequentlyAskedQuestions

or email kinkforall@googlegroups.com for more details.

KinkForAll Online
=================

Participate online before the event at your favorite social networking web site.

Homepage: http://KinkForAll.org
Google: http://groups.google.com/group/kinkforall
Twitter: http://twitter.com/KinkForAll
Identica: http://identi.ca/kinkforall
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/KinkForAll/40066342762

All primary organizational efforts are being coordinated via the mailing list. Join for free and help turn ideas into realities!
http://groups.google.com/group/kinkforall

Smile for the day

2008-12-11T19:20:39Z

From http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/archives/017252.html

Conductor: Hello, and welcome to the Hogwarts Express. This is platform 9 3/4, and we will be leaving shortly for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Preteen holding Harry Potter book, to suit holding Harry Potter book: Oh my god! I knew they would come for me!
Suit holding Harry Potter book, to himself: I did too.

You must watch this

2008-12-11T04:16:54Z

CERN Rap from Will Barras on Vimeo.

I passed!!

2008-11-07T18:38:52Z

I passed my defense!

Everyone was excited about my research, and impressed with my knowledge :-)

Now, to find a journal!

Wow, I have no life.

2008-11-07T05:03:09Z

My profile says I have posted 11,999 comments.

Ive been on LJ since April 21, 2005, which works out to 1295 days.

Which means I have posted, on average, 9.265 comments per day.

Ive received 4874, which is 3.76 per day.

I need a life.

(thesis defense tomorrow! EEEeeee!)

Cutest costume ever!

2008-11-04T00:31:09Z

Taken from Yes We Can Hold Babies

Since im copying it from everywhere anyways.

2008-11-03T22:06:19Z

I find the reporting of this finding to be hilarious. The study found that 12% of women surveyed were virgins, and that “obese” women were more likely to have ever had sex. However, (cut and pasted from my thesis) there was ‘no difference in “sexual orientation, frequency of sexual intercourse, number of current partners…age at first intercourse, number of lifetime male partners, and the number of male partners in the last 12 months” by BMI category (Kaneshiro et al. 2008:589). ”

Yet, apparently, the “Fat women are having sex” is so sensational that they dont talk about the rest of it.

7 things meme

2008-10-27T03:43:37Z

I was tagged by Jay :-) And, since he wanted his readers to see this, this is a public post :-)

1. I am self centered and self focused.
2. I think capitalism is the solution to a great many problems. I think the free market can solve many problems. As an example: "green" power will not become widely used until the cost is beneficial. I think research money is important, and it will be the rich that will subsidize the cost during that phase, but it will not hit wide distribution until the price becomes more affordable than traditional methods.
3. I believe stigma reduction should come from the society. Which is why I am so passionate about stigmatized individuals. My thesis is about how stigma management is an individual thing, but it shouldnt be. The way to change the stigma about fat people is not to change the fat people, but to change how society views fat people. The way to change the stigma surrounding herpes and other STIs is to change how "society" views STIs and the individuals who have STIs.
4. Im scared to work. The last time I was working, I was going to school Tuesday and Thursdays, and working overnights Friday thru Sunday. I also had an emotional breakdown and ended up in an outpatient psychiatric hospital. I think that there was something biologically based about my mental issues, but that the stress and irregular sleep schedule tipped it at the point that it did. Thus, Im worried about a 9-5 stressful job. Which is probably why I am going back for a 2nd masters degree :-) With social work, I hope I can get a flexible schedule and not deal with it.
5. Even with my being scared of work, I LOVE graduate school. Okay, sure, I say that now, with me within two months of finishing. Graduate school has been one of the hardest things that I have done in my life. It was stressful, but I am glad that I did it. Im still unsure about the whole PhD, though.
6. I am not a christian. I am not a singularly identifiable religion. If I have to narrow it down, it goes to "deist." I believe that some entity thats easily identifiable as "god" created the universe, and its our responsibility to learn its secrets. However, I to think there are things that science has not figured out yet, which some may label as "miracles" or "faith." I chalk those up as "the universe is fucking with me."
7. That said, I love end of the world prophecies. There is a small part of me that thinks I would have time to convert if I *needed* to do so. Of course, if "God" really thinks that faith is better than proof, then im screwed either way.

I dont tag, but drop me a note if you do this :-)

Life in Graphs

2008-09-29T21:56:52Z

Obama Llama

2008-09-23T07:37:44Z

Gloves

2008-09-16T18:56:57Z

My hands are freezing!

Which do yall like better?

http://www.sockdreams.com/_shop/pages/product_detail_ProductID_524.php (in black or plum)

http://www.sockdreams.com/_shop/pages/product_detail_ProductID_266.php

Or does anyone else have suggestions on fingerless gloves? I want them to type, which is why I dont want the full glove type.

Im Crazy

2008-09-08T22:33:54Z

Im making pizza sauce.

One can of diced tomatoes, one onion chopped, 1 tsp of garlic, and one habanero.

Spicy.

Then, I open my fridge, and see the chili garlic sauce. And debate throwing it into the pot.

Handlebars

2008-07-02T05:23:46Z

So, when I first heard this song, I didnt like it. I only listened to the first verse before I tuned it out. Dude, riding a bike with no handlebars? Lame.

Then, one of my blogger friends posted it, talking about power and corruption, so I actually watched the video. Its FUCKING AWESOME! Watch it. Watch it again. :-)

New Fat Rant!

2008-06-20T15:33:18Z

Im not sure if I like it as much as the last ones, but its touching. :-)

Steak

2008-06-20T04:52:42Z

I am in heaven. Steak heaven. I think I just had the best steak of my life.

I had a flat iron steak from Johnny Carinos. A Flat Iron Steak is actually a new steak invention, made from a previously thought untender cut of meat.

It was AWESOME! It was juicy and tender and had flavor. It had the flavor of a sirloin (sirloin is about the only steak I typically get, because I dont like the fattiness of other steaks), and the tenderness of a filet Mignon. I ordered it medium rare, it came out more towards the rare side, but it was still awesome!

And still yummy when cold! Woohoo!

I really need to learn how to cook my own steaks. When I buy my place next year, I will probably install a very powerful range hood so I can do steaks and grilling type stuff without smoke alarm worry. :-)

On another food related note, Haagen Daas vanilla ice cream does not make good big red floats. Blue bell makes the best vanilla for floats. :-)

Edit: The steak was not as good the next day. I think it was kinda undercooked, next time, i'll ask for it medium, and let it sit for a few minutes before digging into it. Still the best steak ive ever had hot :-) But, the tenderloin (filet mignon) was still tender the next day, this one was not.

Supermarket Diversity

2008-06-13T22:00:59Z

So, we went to Publix in Tallahassee today. I checked the "ethnic foods" isle, and it looks like there is enough mexican food stuff to keep me happy. I didnt check for BBQ sauce.

However, it kinda saddens me that it looked almost exactly like HEB or WalMart or SuperTarget grocery section. Do all supermarkets over the US look the same? The markets in Mexico seemed a lot different than the ones here, both in layout and types of groceries offered.

In your travels, how do the grocery stores look? Or am I the only freak that visits grocery stores on their travels?

Meme :-)

2008-06-07T15:32:37Z

"Reacts with pleasure and delight to marital congress. " What about screaming and thrashing? Is that delight? :-P

And, thats the only point that relates to sex. At all. So, you can be a prude, and still be the best 30s housewife that you can be. Those poor women!

As a 1930s wife, I am
Poor

Take the test!

Darn You Politics!

2008-05-09T16:55:52Z

No, I didnt really have anything else to do today, thanks.

http://punditkitchen.com/

If I can Haz Cheeseburger is safe for work, this is too. But, funnier :-)