Monthly Archives: November 2008
Trying to avoid comparisons to Dance Company, I bring you: “Dance your PhD”
This is an annual YouTube contest where scientists film interpretive dances of their PhDs. Here’s my favorite of this year’s winners: View the rest here.
Filed under Dance Party, I admit it I was in Science Club, Nerds, Uncategorized
You really should see “Slumdog Millionaire”
Admittedly, now seems an odd (although not necessarily inappropriate) time to urge someone to see a film based in Mumbai — especially one where the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a featured location. However, Slumdog Millionaire is one of the best … Continue reading
Filed under Indians, Movies, Must See, Uncategorized
I mean, it is a valid answer, eHarmony…
(Via Bits & Pieces)
Filed under Online dating, Rejection, So Sad, Uncategorized
I may not be Oprah, but I’ve got a favorite thing
Overpriced, but I had a 30% off coupon… absolutely divine. If you can dig up a coupon (and maybe even if you can’t), treat yourself.
Filed under Bathroom, Picking Favorites, Things I Want, Uncategorized
Pre-Thanksgiving Reading List!
Sorry, guys, work has been insane so I’ve been behind on my own reading. But I do think you’ll enjoy these: William F. Buckley on Thanksgiving with the Reagans (an excerpt from his new/last book) John Avlon on the Political … Continue reading
Filed under Economist, Holidays, Obama, Reading List, Republican Propaganda, Tech Porn, Uncategorized
I’m not sure how I feel about this one, but I get a kick out of the fact that it was proposed
The two councilman, Vincent M. Ignizio and James S. Oddo, both of Staten Island, called on Tuesday for the stadium to be renamed Citi/Taxpayer Field. The two men will soon be the only Republicans on the 51-member Council; the only … Continue reading
Filed under Field Trips, Identity Issues, Mr Met, New York Times, Stadiums, Uncategorized
Bill isn’t the only Clinton who likes cheeseburgers
So despite 40-degree temperatures and the fact that another indoors Shake Shack exists, Mike and I went to the original one so he could finally eat some humble pie a shackburger. How did the Shackburger do? Well, Mike admitted it … Continue reading
Filed under Birds, Clintons, I have excellent taste in burgers, Mike, Uncategorized
For Thanksgiving week only, I’m going to call Rahm Emanuel the pending Chief of Awesome
His (okay probably not his, but I’m willing to suspend reality for a chuckle) traced turkey: (Via Indecision2008)
Filed under Emanuels, Holidays, No Thank You, Uncategorized
Some people make bad ninjas
Filed under Dysfunction Junction, Error Prone, So bad it's good, Uncategorized
Best. Passive Aggressive Note. Ever.
The “PS: Don’t touch my stuff” really puts it all over the edge… (Via Passive Aggressive Notes)
Filed under Douchebaggery, High School Musical, Music, Uncategorized, Zac Efron
Do you remember the Nickelodeon cartoon “The Inside-Out Boy?”
This kid TOTALLY made me think of it. That’s his heart! Here’s a little reminder…
Seriously, I didn’t stand a chance at normalcy…
As further proof of my family’s nerdiness, here’s Unmarried Brother’s response to Married Brother’s summary of our internal gourmet/gourmand debate: For the record Howard aka [Married Brother], my attack was as flawless as Yamamoto’s original plan for the Pearl Harbor … Continue reading
Filed under Debates, Family, History Lessons, Married Brother, Uncategorized, Unmarried Brother
I totally heart Ja’mie
Andy introduced me to Summer Heights High on HBO. It’s an Australian Strangers with Candy meets Waiting for Guffman. Ja’mie (the private school girl trying out public school) is totally my fave: And this is Mr. G:
Filed under Docs, Great TV, Must See, Uncategorized
“Girl I want to rock you like a cradle, you lick the nutmeg off my ladle”
The highlight of Stephen Colbert’s Christmas Special was by far John Legend’s “Nutmeg Song.”
Filed under Christmas time, Legends, Music, Stephen Colbert, Uncategorized
When you google “middle aged couple,” this is what you find
My job is so weird!
Filed under Best Jobs in the World, Google, Photography, Uncategorized
Get your free Dr. Pepper!
It may seem to contradict an earlier post, but I wouldn’t want to deprive any of you of a freebie. Since Axl Rose got his act together, Dr. Pepper made good on their promise to provide free soda to everyone … Continue reading
Seriously terrible, terrible movie
Jesse’s post reminded me that I hadn’t told you all about the worst movie I’ve seen in a while: Quantum of Solace was miserable and, being frank, I was completely confused by the “story line.” I begged Evan to leave … Continue reading
Filed under Bad Times, Beautiful People, Movies, Uncategorized
Email that made me happier than anything else in the world
From Mommy: Aunt [Redacted] reminds us that it may be quite warm (mid 70′s) in Houston at the end of the week and their pool is full–bring bathing suits and “summer” clothes. But also be prepared for cooler weather (check … Continue reading
Filed under Climate Control, Family, Global Warming, Uncategorized
I really don’t understand this one
Last night I was at work from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM and decided to try and get some dinner at 9:15 PM which, incidentally, proved more difficult than it should have for Times Square. I called Ted’s Montana Grill, … Continue reading
I may cede all future vlogs to this kid
For his sake, I really hope this didn’t make the rounds at his school.
