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Friday, February 25, 2011

Toasts

Every time I raise a beer with friends I feel the need to say something meaningful, but the only thing that comes to my lips is the rim of the glass.  To fill the moment of silence between pour and palate, I have dug up some old toasts that I have been collecting throughout the last few years. Enjoy.



-To women, song and beer, may they never be flat.

-Champagne costs too much,
 whiskey's too rough, 
vodka puts big mouths in gear.
 This little refrain
should help to explain 
why it's better to order a beer!
-Times are hard, and wagers are small, so drink more beer and fuck them all.

-For every wound, a balm. 
For every sorrow, cheer.  
For every storm, a calm. 
For every thirst, a beer.

-Here's to a long life and a merry one.
 A quick death and an easy one.
 A pretty girl and an honest one.
A cold beer-and another one!

-Gentlemen, start your livers!

-When we drink, we get drunk.
 When we get drunk, we fall asleep.
 When we fall asleep, we commit no sin.
 When we commit no sin, we go to heaven.
 So let's all get drunk and go to heaven!



-JM-

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Using Balloons to Fly Isn't Fiction:

Although we may not be able to fly with helium in our jeans, we can fly with enough helium balloons. Check out this site to learn how to fly with cluster balloons.

Craft Beer and Food Pairing Chart

If you want to download this chart for yourself, here's the link.

Pairing Food and Beer

This is a "skill" that has always interested me. This article is really interesting and gives a lot of good insight into how to pair food and beer. Cool!

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

l'art pour l'art

I have long thought about the presence of art in everyday life. The presence of art in the world is unmistakeable, from branding, architecture, physical paintings and sculptures, the written word, music; the list literally is infinite. But how often do we actually take the time to appreciate the artistic value of the world around us. Does the fact that KU has more than 7 buildings on the national monument register effect my life in any minute manner. How often do I walk to class listening to music and actually ponder the reality that a whole host of individuals had to collectively use their talents to present a mere 3 minutes of noise to my iPod. I'm not trying to dwell on this in the manner a hipster might, I'm simply suggesting that the next time you take a stroll through the world, pay head to the art that fills it. Remember, "to live intensely amongst the world is an artistic necessity, and an art form in and of itself" - Claude Monet. We are all artists, and certainly the products of art in the world. Perhaps today is the day to harness your creativity and use the inspiration that is the collection of art in the world to produce your own work. Draw, write, jam, think... just do!

Peanut butter S'Mores turnover

Alright boys I could not resist putting this recipe up... These things look so dank! Harry?

http://www.recipegirl.com/2009/10/22/peanut-butter-smores-turnovers-2/

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Bored? Here's a video of 10 animal attacks caught on tape:

Warning! Graphic Footage

Something All Men Should Know How To Do

There's something out there...

I consider myself a reasonably logical person; my beliefs firmly based in science.  The abstract and unfounded notions of the paranormal and super-spiritual have never resonated with me.  However, I am of the opinion, and have been for some time, that there is/are factor(s) in this world that human beings have not yet been able to perceive through our abilities to see, hear, smell, touch and taste.  It seems to me that there must be some connection beyond time and space that links people, events, thoughts, etc.   The way I picture this "link" is similar to the network of neurons and synapses in the human nervous system.  I imagine billions of lines of events that, when triggered, increase the likelihood of others inter crossed with each other firing.  It is the not so rare occurrence of simultaneous thoughts and actions that spurred this theory.  Perhaps I am unique in experiencing and/or noticing these otherwise insignificant coincidences so allow me to explain.  Have you ever been talking to someone who has forgotten what they were going to say?  When this happens to me I nearly always unconsciously start going through a possible list of what they may be thinking.  Now, the events of which I speak occur in these brief moments.  The list in my head  has been narrowed to a single option, and as I become consciously aware of that option, the person says, "loop of henle."  What the shit!!!  That's what I was thinking!  How could this be?  I'm convinced its not due to random chance.  I think... there's something out there...



-CODA

Friday, February 18, 2011

The Great Guinness Toast

Every year, thousands of brilliant people gather together at their favorite Irish pubs and indulge in the finest glass of suds this earth has to offer.   What is special about February 18th, 2011 is that all of these people will be doing it at the same time.   Thats right, at 10:00 pm central time, every man, woman, and child who has ever appreciated the first quaff of a perfectly poured, euphoria inducing, full bodied wonder drink known as Guinness will raise their glasses of the good stuff and toast to excellence.  I encourage everyone to venture out into the night and share in the splendor.


Brilliant!

guinnessguy1.jpg

http://www.thegreatguinnesstoast.com/

Thursday Night Specials

Theres no better way to kick off the weekend than with a tortilla filled with butternut squash puree and toasted pumpkin seeds, topped with a goat cheese creama. Garnish that taco with a freshly squeezed lime margarita, beautiful weather, and the company of some of your best buds and you have an extremely fulfilling beginning of what is sure to be a great weekend. The Bourgeois Pig was rocking $3 Red Stripes and Harps. The Eldridge had 1/2 price martinis. I went with the classic dirty gin martini, extra olives and juice (it may or may not have tasted like a sweaty ball sack). The Sandbar was hosting a one in one out party with $2.50 tropical drinks. The Wheel was as expected, packed and expensive, but that why you go I suppose. In summation, a nice way to start a long weekend and a superb way to begin the spring season. I wish i had a better floater.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

$1.1 million Pagani Huayra Coming to the U.S.:

The Italian supercar boasts a 6-liter twin-turbocharged 12-cylinder engine that will put out 700-horsepower, and go 0-60 in ~3.5 seconds. Largely hand-built, the frame around the driver is made of carbon-titanium and the fuel tank is made of "different composite and ballistic materials,"putting the total weight of the car at only ~3000 pounds. Only 20 will be sold worldwide each year, making the Huayra rarer than a Bugatti Veyron.

Battle: Los Angeles - 3/11/11:

The Perfect Morning Workout

Warm up with the mobility and dynamic flexibility moves. Then perform the 1-minute drill. Rest 15 to 30 seconds, then do the strength circuit. Rest 1 minute. Repeat the drill and strength circuit sequence three to five times. After the first round, try to work at an effort of 7 or 8 (on a scale of 1 to 10) each time you perform the 1-minute drill.

http://www.menshealth.com/jumpstartyourday/perfect-morning-workout.php

Bonnaroo 2011 Lineup Released:

The 2011 Bonnaroo lineup has been released and it's pretty epic: Eminem, Lil Wayne, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, Ratatat, and Wiz Khalifa just to name a few.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Cool Cupcake Recipes

http://mingmakescupcakes.yolasite.com/

Musical Musings To Melt The Mind

Big ups to our boi Ryan, the groovin' Cuban.

http://tavernontheplain.wordpress.com/

Global Dance Festival Kansas City 2011:

On Friday, July 15th The Midland Theatre in Kansas City will host Global Dance Festival. Benny Benassi has been announced as one of the headliners, while many more artists have yet to be announced for the 4 stage event. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 18th at 10am @ www.midlandkc.com

Sony Playstation Smartphone Coming to Verizon April 2011:

"The gamer-focused XperiaTM PLAY smartphone will run on Google's Android operating platform and features a four-inch multi-touch screen as well as a slide out PlayStation-style game pad."

Colombian Military Seizes 100-Foot-Long Narco Sub:

 

iPhone Nano?

Rumors have been circling of an iPhone Nano being produced. Said to be anywhere from one-half to one-third the size of the iPhone 4, the Nano would have a substantially lower price, or possibly even be free with 2 year contract.

Agraphia

http://www.agraphia.net/

Maker's Mark Chocolate Bread Pudding

2 cups whole milk
4 eggs
1/3 cup Maker's Mark Bourbon
8 ounces 72% dark chocolate, chopped
4 cups day-old French bread cubes (packed)
1/2 cup turbinado sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Whisk together milk, eggs, and bourbon. In a large bowl, combine the liquids with the chocolate, bread cubes, and sugar. Toss to coat and set aside to soak for about 45 minutes, gently stirring once or twice.

The Most Epic Cookbook Ever:

"Here's the recipe for the most astonishing cookbook of our time: Take one multimillionaire computer genius, a team of 36 researchers, chefs and editors and a laboratory specially built for cooking experiments. After nearly four years of obsessive research, assemble 2,400 pages of results into a 47-pound, six-volume collection that costs $625 and requires four pounds of ink to print."

Wayne Rooney Bicycle Kick Goal

<a href="http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-us&brand=foxsports&from=foxsports_en-us_videocentral&vid=d0c22342-6f41-4bd7-938c-d5f9a31eb7e8&src=FLCP:sharebar:embed" target="_new" title="Rooney's Bicycle Kick from all angles">Video: Rooney's Bicycle Kick from all angles</a>

Sunday, February 13, 2011

"California Sunrise" - Dirty Gold

A Look Into the Future, Predictions for What Comes Ahead:

A timeline of future advancements in medicine, military, space, computers, and more...

Future Timeline

Eminem to Play Lollapalooza 2011:

Eminem, Muse, and the Foo Fighters Announced to Headline Lollapalooza 2011

The three headliners got leaked early, while the rest of the lineup isn't expected to be released until April. The festival is in Grant Park/Chicago from August 5-7th.

Steve Aoki Playing at the Granada March 16th, Here's a Sample:

Natalie Portman Uncensored Rap

Check out this video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpMPFGBtE7Q&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Pacman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIrvpn3k9A4&sns=em
A man is but a sum of his parts. All actions, no matter how small, speak to the man.

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Saturday, February 12, 2011

House parties: there are two kinds of house parties in my eyes. House parties that are with your boys and life is good, and those that are at your boy's girl's house. The latter of the two is often times an epic failure, however you always want to support your bro. In cases such as these we find ourselves in such intricate dilemmas that it takes away from the free flowing opportunities you may have in any given evening. The solution? Blackout and refer to our previous post...
The end of a night. A night can end in many ways. Lots of times it ends early due to a blackout. Blacking out is an interesting concept. What it means to black out is to actually lose communication between the body and brain because of a lack of oxygen that inebriates the brain. Blackout tonight!
The X Files. The girls that we bury so deeply in our subconscious with the sole intent that no one ver discover the truth. It's Yo boi John
The Wheel should have a stingier height restriction policy. The fact that a certain Ginger counterpart is allowed to enter should give children of the world hope that no roller coaster is truly out of reach. -sincerely the mysterious sign painter

Friday, February 11, 2011

12-2 on the Vermont house civil war table. I'm ready for my close up mother fuckers!
Girls and beer pong. There needs to be a legitimate rule against any all female teams. Face it ladies, the only redeeming quality you have at the helm of a table is the set you have dangling in our faces. Rule in place. FOE

Chillingly Awesome

Ultra-realistic sculptures that are pretty incredible.

http://blogof.francescomugnai.com/2010/04/the-8-worlds-most-prominent-hyper-realist-sculptors/