Have you tried adding a tiny amount of chocolate somehow? Whenever I make chocolate ice cream I add like a quarter teaspoon of instant coffee powder and it turns the ice cream from "chocolate" to "CHOCOLATE" and you can't notice the coffee flavor at all. Would the reverse work in a cocktail context? Like a single drop of chocolate bitters or something?
Are you familiar with the Fruitful line of liqueurs? They make a delightful espresso liqueur that's all natural and delicious in an espresso martini (I've got Mr. Black as well, but Fruitful is a little sweeter so you don't need to add simple syrup).
Okay, how does one get fresh, cold espresso? Because if it's fresh, it's going to be hot. If you put it immediately in the fridge, it's still going to be a while before it's cold, so no longer fresh. Please to explain.
You can get metal orbs that you're supposed to keep in the freezer for this kind of thing. They're usually attached to some sort of prongs that hold it in place over your espresso receptacle.
Daniela Silva, who ran for the District 3 seat on the Austin City Council in 2022, posted on her Instagram account a video of her wearing the shirt and leaving the stadium claiming she was "kicked out of the Q2 Stadium" for the attire. A post on social media platform Reddit also has a picture of her wearing the shirt inside the stadium talking to an Austin Police Department officer with the caption: "They kicked her out."
I suspect he'll hang on for another term, then let Fatberg nominate as his replacement a 35-year-old Federalist Society maniac who'll camp out in that seat for half a century.
If they lose the Senate in November, the Dems can block anybody Trump nominates. If Alito's gonna give Trump another pick, it has to be before January.
Their might be some push back this time around. The Scurvy Six have fucked over pretty much everyone in 'MurriKKKa, and a Donnie Dipshit (Leonard Leo) choice may not be as well received.
Josh Marshall is saying it'd take about three weeks to cram somebody new through the system. I don't think a single Repub in the Senate will stand up to him and Fetterman will help the Repubs.
(Christa's) condition raises questions about whether Tennessee could attempt to execute her again if she is incapable of understanding what is happening.
Accordion playing singer and songwriter Jo-El Sonnier was born on this day in 1946. Here he is with Richard Thompson and the outstanding Night Music house band playing Richard's song "Tear Stained Letter":
With rewards points I got an audiobook for free, "Trophy" by Julian Jay Savarin. I had the paperback when I was younger. It's an aviation potboiler.
A RAF Wing Commander has a concept for joint NATO "November" squadrons, to be the cutting-edge first-to-fight if the USSR attacks. It's not a terrible idea, but the novel uses the never built Air Superiority Variant of the Panavia Tornado, which supposedly outperforms both the F-14 and F-15. Never happen. If you know anything of the RAF's troubles getting the Tornado F3 Air Defense Variant to work...
It's fun though, and may be the last Cold War Technothriller. It was published just before Operation Desert Storm kicked off.
A Librarian Is Offering a Class on Avoiding AI. The Response Is Huge. Want to stop AI from nagging you on your phone? Your local library might help.
"How can you get AI to stop popping up on your smartphone? A lot of smartphone users want an answer to that question. Hannah Cyrus, a librarian in Bangor, Maine, offered a class called “Avoiding AI” to her library’s patrons, teaching them how to disable the constant prompting to use AI in their smartphones. It drew an unprecedented response. She now offers the class with a limit of 30 people and keeps a growing waiting list. When she published an article about it in a library journal, she heard from dozens of other libraries who wanted to offer the class too."
Busy questions here.
Have you tried adding a tiny amount of chocolate somehow? Whenever I make chocolate ice cream I add like a quarter teaspoon of instant coffee powder and it turns the ice cream from "chocolate" to "CHOCOLATE" and you can't notice the coffee flavor at all. Would the reverse work in a cocktail context? Like a single drop of chocolate bitters or something?
I shook it for 14 seconds. Should I throw it out and start over?
No, it's toxic. I'm already suited up, so I can dispose of it for you.
There was a local Fern Bar in the 70's when I was growing up. We would hit it and chat up the girls on occasion. It was very low key.
I didn't know TGI Friday's did Ramos Gin Fizzes. That's... unfortunate.
Just the thing to go with deep-fried mozzarella sticks.
Are you familiar with the Fruitful line of liqueurs? They make a delightful espresso liqueur that's all natural and delicious in an espresso martini (I've got Mr. Black as well, but Fruitful is a little sweeter so you don't need to add simple syrup).
Does it have crema? It better have crema!
The hard shake with a generous amount of ice re-establishes the crema.
Okay, how does one get fresh, cold espresso? Because if it's fresh, it's going to be hot. If you put it immediately in the fridge, it's still going to be a while before it's cold, so no longer fresh. Please to explain.
You can get metal orbs that you're supposed to keep in the freezer for this kind of thing. They're usually attached to some sort of prongs that hold it in place over your espresso receptacle.
If you want to chill it quickly, you probably have a freezer.
What? You don’t have any liquid nitrogen lying around?
We used that for quick chilling bevies at the lab Friday afternoons.
Oh, that would be dangerous. "Eek! I shattered my fingers!"
Eh, we almost all start with nine spares.
Another day of articles I need to catch up on.
Oooh, look: A Brooke disinformation piece?
I shall return for the 7pm toast...
New from Texas:
Daniela Silva, who ran for the District 3 seat on the Austin City Council in 2022, posted on her Instagram account a video of her wearing the shirt and leaving the stadium claiming she was "kicked out of the Q2 Stadium" for the attire. A post on social media platform Reddit also has a picture of her wearing the shirt inside the stadium talking to an Austin Police Department officer with the caption: "They kicked her out."
It's still not a Martian. :P
Me: “I’m gonna go get teriyaki for lunch”
Mrs C: “Wait! I’m going to make some noodles with tuna and peas for lunch”
Hmm.
I do love Mrs. C, but sometimes she is the waspiest wasp that ever wasped.
Reader, I stayed and had the tuna surprise. She frowned as I poured sriracha on it, though.
There's theme music for that dish!
https://youtu.be/Mx7kzarSwGE
Good soy sauce will kick up the tuna surprise.
I use 1:1 Kikkoman and Pearl River Bridge Dark Mushroom Soy...which is DANK.
Well, you have to fix that tuna flavor. You had no choice.
Ya know ... you can use a bottle of red Cholula to keep WASPs at bay. It's like kryptonite.
Valentina Extra Hot FTW.
I read that as red Chocula and really experienced a brief moment there.
"Red Chocula" - the Breakfast of Commies!
She and all my in-laws are from Connecticut, which is basically the Death Star of WASPs.
Up until a few, short years ago, Connecticut had blue laws. Damn puritans.
Dispense the Cholula as though it were holy water in an Exorcist movie!
AIEEEE! IT BURNS!
Politico now reporting that Alito is considering retirement.
Buh-bye.
But seriously, Justice Hulk Hogan is just NOT a good replacement even if every Republican would confirm him.
So it will be a 5 - 3 majority for two and a half years.
I suspect he'll hang on for another term, then let Fatberg nominate as his replacement a 35-year-old Federalist Society maniac who'll camp out in that seat for half a century.
If they lose the Senate in November, the Dems can block anybody Trump nominates. If Alito's gonna give Trump another pick, it has to be before January.
The precedent has been set unfortunately.
Their might be some push back this time around. The Scurvy Six have fucked over pretty much everyone in 'MurriKKKa, and a Donnie Dipshit (Leonard Leo) choice may not be as well received.
We need to pack that motherfucker at the first opportunity.
too late motherfucker- we're gonna retake the Senate.
Josh Marshall is saying it'd take about three weeks to cram somebody new through the system. I don't think a single Repub in the Senate will stand up to him and Fetterman will help the Repubs.
So they can get mileage out of a new terriblepick
Thune ain't McTurtle, and he's got about a week if he's gonna jump and have any chance of being replaced.
Speaking of...anybody seen or heard from McTurtle since his ONE BIG DAY at the Senate when he tried to vote with Democrats?
They had to send him back to Tesla for a firmware update
Those old batteries take a REAL long time to recharge, so ...
AND NOW LET'S PLAY... DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
(Christa's) condition raises questions about whether Tennessee could attempt to execute her again if she is incapable of understanding what is happening.
The state will have its bloody revenge!
Surely four wrongs will make a right!
But third time’s a charm.
Apparently, the executioner cannot get there.
These days, so many more people are attuned to the harm all these sites cause. https://bsky.app/profile/wajali.bsky.social/post/3mwweapeekc24
All the celebs who are the faces of these predatory sites should be ashamed.
This is a disaster.
𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗰𝘆, 𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗵𝗶 https://www.npr.org/2026/10/02/nx-s1-5981420/kalshi-betting-prediction-markets-gambling-addiction
"Prediction markets"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o25I2fzFGoY
I’m just convinced birds think much faster than we do.
Pigeons become more intelligent the more of them there are in a certain area.
Having sex in the air is rocket science
That’s why unladen swallows know their airspeed velocity!
B&D with all that string Mrs. Frisby
of course they do.
They have computers for brains.
#birdsarenotreal
ONWARD CHRISTIAN SADISTS...
Christa Pike Unconscious and on Ventilator After Execution Attempt -- NYT
It's so horrid. This is so dehumanizing.
So criminal.
And let's not forget the most important questions in all this: Does she have Health Insurance and is her coverage sufficient?
Yer “Culture of Life” party in action.
They can come in and prop her up like Terry Schiavo now to fight for right to stay alive until they kill her again.
“MURKA!!! MURKA!!!”
"Hemingway’s will definitely have some fern bar vibes going forward; the place’s sophistication level is steadily growing. "
I liked fern bars. It's like having a little party in your living room.
Accordion playing singer and songwriter Jo-El Sonnier was born on this day in 1946. Here he is with Richard Thompson and the outstanding Night Music house band playing Richard's song "Tear Stained Letter":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wKZu8o0s9g
And here's his recording of the Cajun classic "Jolie Blon":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6LsCwZr9Pg
With rewards points I got an audiobook for free, "Trophy" by Julian Jay Savarin. I had the paperback when I was younger. It's an aviation potboiler.
A RAF Wing Commander has a concept for joint NATO "November" squadrons, to be the cutting-edge first-to-fight if the USSR attacks. It's not a terrible idea, but the novel uses the never built Air Superiority Variant of the Panavia Tornado, which supposedly outperforms both the F-14 and F-15. Never happen. If you know anything of the RAF's troubles getting the Tornado F3 Air Defense Variant to work...
It's fun though, and may be the last Cold War Technothriller. It was published just before Operation Desert Storm kicked off.
Librarians, however small, are our First Amendment warriors ... https://bsky.app/profile/democratcats.bsky.social/post/3mwvnbaznek2m
Heard this story on local NPR this week.
A Librarian Is Offering a Class on Avoiding AI. The Response Is Huge. Want to stop AI from nagging you on your phone? Your local library might help.
"How can you get AI to stop popping up on your smartphone? A lot of smartphone users want an answer to that question. Hannah Cyrus, a librarian in Bangor, Maine, offered a class called “Avoiding AI” to her library’s patrons, teaching them how to disable the constant prompting to use AI in their smartphones. It drew an unprecedented response. She now offers the class with a limit of 30 people and keeps a growing waiting list. When she published an article about it in a library journal, she heard from dozens of other libraries who wanted to offer the class too."
https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/a-librarian-is-offering-a-class-on-avoiding-ai-the-response-is-huge/91381189
AI can answer any question you ask!
O.K. Ask it to fuck off.
I'm in. I'll lead that class in a NY minute.
You need to do a Zoom class for we Luddites here! We'll pay you in cakes we like!
:)
My jabs Wednesday have officially kicked my ass. Nine hours' sleep the last two days.
Now I'm feeling just a little dishraggy. But human again. H'ray for that I guess.
I felt like my bones were on fire when I got my flu shot .
And that just made me think some very dark thoughts. :/
Dang!
I've never had that happen.
Several COVID shots ago they got me in a wrong place and my shoulder hurt for a couple months. :/
Flu, Covid, and pneumonia here. Chills, followed by light fever, followed by aches, followed by lethargy. Lots of lethargy.
https://substack.com/profile/682342-harrybuttle-degenerate-artist/note/c-351499773?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=emhy
This is the skipping dipshit Hegseth just put in charge of future battlefield preparedness.
Says the junkie who insists on optical sensors only in his self driving cars.
Real geeeeeeeeeeeeeenius, isn't he?
The first thing he will do is plot against the other two. How long was Vivek in DOGE?
Less than two scaramuccis.
So, invisible plane research money to Tesla or SpaceX?
The Boring Co. The goal is make money disappear.
Tell me you don't understand stealth tech without telling me, Elon.