August 2011
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Missing e {browser extension for tumblr}: The... →
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Moments ago, I participated in surprise conference call with Tumblr staff members. They have indicated to me that they continue to take issue with Missing e even with the removal of usage of the Tumblr API. They interpret the Tumblr API License Agreement in such a way as it continues to apply…
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Upper West Side Update
Fairway closed at 10am, but Beacon Wines (74th & Broadway) staying open as normal, will close at 10pm.
Priorities.
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Barrier Frau Blucher
I’m drinking a Barrier Frau Blucher right now. This may be the oddest beer I’ve ever had, and I’m not entirely sure that I like it.
The official description: “A 5.4% german ale with a light golden color and a heavy addition of German beechwood-smoked barley malt. It has big smokey flavors and aromas reminiscent of bacon and ham hock, along with a nice toasty, bready malt...
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The Roquette Recipe at Epicurious.com →
In stocking up on supplies for this weekend, I made sure to buy plenty of arugula so we can drink lots of these.
It might sound weird, but I’ve made them before and they’re quite good. The pepperiness of the arugula, the tartness of the lime and the herb & floral flavors of the gin combine really nicely. A very summery drink…
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Park Slope, Brooklyn: Hurricane Evacuation Area →
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neighborhoodr-parkslope:
We don’t want to panic people (yet) but this Irene hurricane could mean some trouble to NYC. The city government has been busy holding press conferences and dispensing news reminding people that they are taking the storm seriously and that the city is prepared to handle the potential mess. With…
Hurricane Essentials Pack:
1. Snacks
2. Movies/games
3....
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“Some of Deen’s fans have the means for mesclun. They’re not consigned to...”
– There is so much right in Frank Bruni’s piece in today’s NYT.
Unsavory Culinary Elitism - NYTimes.com
This morning around 10, I ran downstairs to grab a late breakfast. I’m in the elevator headed back up, with my egg white wrap, banana and an iced coffee in a paper bag. As I’m passing through the turnstiles, I see two employees from one of our London offices, 40-ish and very nattily dressed, signing in with building security.
I end up on the same car as them, as they were off to our...
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I've been on a conference call for 34 minutes...
…and we’ve only gotten started in the past 4 or 5.
Up until then, it was a lot of back and forth and posturing and other varieties of bullshit.
This is what allisonfoley means when she says I have a job that consists of meetings.
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THE BAD DEAL: Gilt Taste's "Fresh" Dry Ice Lobster... →
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Gilt Taste, taking a page out of the cold cereal cookbook, is selling a pound of lobster salad with split top rolls. The “fresh” meat comes chilled in dry ice (-109 Fahrenheit) and will arrive sometime next week. You freeze until use, then let the meat defrost. Total Time: Seven days,…
My primary takeaway from this? Sriracha aioli.
Googling now…
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A co-worker of mine announced that anyone who opted to head home right after the earthquake was “a fairy.” And he’s continued grumbling loudly, questioning the masculinity of anyone who felt the need to leave almost nonstop.
Yes, it is 2011. Yes, I live in New York City.
What some people deem acceptable behavior, period, but also in public and their office, amazes me.
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Earthquake on the 45th Floor
Well that was freaky as all hell…
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Hipster Ipsum -- Artisanal filler text for your... →
Options are to select the number of paragraphs, and whether you’d like some Latin (regular, old lorem ipsum) mixed in, or just plain old Hipster-ese.
Here’s what it gave me:
You probably haven’t heard of them synth gentrify twee. Carles brooklyn mixtape hoodie seitan high life, tumblr terry richardson brunch skateboard banksy before they sold out. Seitan portland carles ...
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The Apple Store in Greenwich has been robbed five... →
ohhleary:
Apple has a simple solution: install a security gate for when the store is closed.
Completely expectedly, whiny people in Greenwich with absolutely nothing else to complain about oppose a security gate because it would be “unsightly.”
Apple should just close the store down and make these jackasses from Greenwich drive to Stamford.
To anyone who I've got a mutual follower thing...
I didn’t stop following you.
Tumblr decided, with its infinite technical issues, to make me stop following some people automatically.
I happened to go to my Followers list this morning, and saw that some of you had that little “+ Follow” button next to your names, when I hadn’t unfollowed.
It’s all ridiculously weird, and I’ve no idea why it happened. I tried...
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Tony Plush, Nyjer Morgan: Finding redemption... →
A fantastic article about the mentality behind being a fake personality tweeter.
And also, it turns out that Nyjer Morgan is a standup guy with a great sense of humor.
“…check out the site for New York’s Buddakan, which launches a...”
– This is a frequent lament of mine. You shouldn’t have to search for buried treasure in order to find a restaurant’s dinner menu. Especially in an age of mobile web (and prominent mobile devices that aren’t Flash friendly).
Restaurant websites: Why are they so awful? Which ones are...
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Blue Donkey Bar on West Side Shuts After Complaint... →
I can’t say that I ever went to the Blue Donkey, it always seemed a bit too “young” for me, but the idea that one jackass with an aversion to noise harangued the owners until they just gave up and shuttered, and that’s crappy.
If you want quiet and solitude, move to the suburbs. If you’re going to live in Manhattan, right on an avenue in particular, you need to be...
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Jose Reyes Makes a Foray Into Music - NYTimes.com →
Yeah, because this can’t possibly distract from an MVP-caliber, on the verge of free agency kind of season…
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Missing e {browser extension for tumblr}: What's... →
missing-e:
Well, I might as well break it to you. It is unlikely that Missing e will come back. If it does, it won’t be the same. Please note that what follows is my interpretation of communications and feedback I have received from Tumblr staff. It does not necessarily represent their full and complete…
I believe this is what’s called taking the narrow view. And this is where...
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