Monthly Archives: May 2009

O Brother

Gee, it sure is nice to see Oprah taken down a few pegs (it’s long, but it’s worth it)… (via david friedman)

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That Was England

Okay, so maybe it was just London with a little English countryside thrown in for good measure. I think I’ve mostly recovered from my west-bound jet lag, so it’s an appropriate time to write up my recent vacation (it’s also … Continue reading

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Bebot

Only two dollars? Um, yes please: (via waxy)

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Real Ale

It’s just after midnight here in London, and I’m still nursing the buzz from my first taste of Real Ale. As it transitions from Tuesday to Wednesday I keep wishing that such a fine elixir existed on the west side … Continue reading

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Merry Olde England

Posting via anything is about to get thin for the next week and change as I head of to the United Kingdom for a while. Valerie and I are traveling across the pond for the sake of her cousin’s wedding, … Continue reading

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New School

For those who haven’t already read/heard elsewhere…having dropped off the deposit, I’m now officially a graduate student at the University of Richmond MBA program. Time to mentally prepare myself for hitting the books!

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Conan’s Road to the Tonight Show

The New York Times‘ “Magazine Preview” has a long and excellent article on Conan O’Brien and his journey to his new nightly gig. The whole piece is a nice collection of anecdotes, interview quotes, and narrative, along with the typically … Continue reading

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Like Colonel Sanders Pole Dancing

I’m always entertained by Alton Brown, and this little clip from Serious Eats is no exception:

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Sherlock Whoa

Guy Ritchie + Robert Downey Jr. + Jude Law = HOLYCRAPIWANTTOSEETHISONOPENINGDAY. (via trey)

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Kornheiser Chunks

Holy hand grenade, what glorious news: Monday Night Football is ditching the lamentably awful Tony Kornheiser in favor of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden. I think even Dennis Miller would have been a welcome substitute, but this will … Continue reading

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