January 2012
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December 2011
21 posts
maggie's meats: Rediscovering Bienenstich (Bee... →
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My mom used to make Bienenstich for special occasions when I was growing up. I never really liked it because it never seemed sweet enough. It’s cake, for sure. But it uses yeast as the leavening agent, rather than just eggs or baking powder or baking soda. I’m really not sure why I got to…
Yes, please.
I took a break
I don’t know what’s so “creepy” about eating a banana while staring at co-workers inside a glass conference room participating in a conference call. Get some real walls if you don’t want people to watch.
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Miss Havisham's detective and matchmaking agency
Wealthy shut-in Miss Havisham solves mysteries from her home, gathering clues via her agents Pip and adopted daughter Estella. Also sets people up on dates in order to break as many hearts as she can. Please get to work on this idea. I’ll take my usual ten percent.
WatchFirst real snow this winter on Flickr.
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Sedna
A number of versions of the Sedna legend exist. In one legend Sedna is a giant, the daughter of the creator-god Anguta, with a great hunger that causes her to attack her parents. Angered, Anguta takes her out to sea and throws her over the side of his kayak. As she clings to the sides, he chops off her fingers and she sinks to the underworld, becoming the ruler of the monsters of the deep. Her...
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Rhino horn thefts in Paris
A rash of rhino-horn thefts continued Tuesday when thieves used stun gas to overpower guards at the Museum of Hunting and Nature in Paris.
I don’t understand. I mean, you can buy Viagra. Sounds like Pfizer is not doing a good job marketing their products in China. Just sell Viagra with a drawing of a Rhino or Tiger on it? There, fixed.
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