Daily Archives: December 8, 2011

9 posts

Blowfish for Hangovers

A new FDA registered over the counter remedy for hangovers is already available in NYC — perhaps they are aware of the high number of Crasstalk meet ups? The cure, called Blowfish for some ungodly reason, is a ‘potent combination of caffeine, aspirin and an antacid.’

Their handy-dandy website forhangovers.com has a page about hang-over science which bemoans how neglected hang-overs are in the realm of scientific study. As a bonus, they offer 60 minute delivery in NYC by purchasing it on line. Smart move. Continue reading

The .XXX Domain is a Terrible Idea. Here’s Why.

If you’ve turned on your TV recently you may have noticed a series of (awful and borderline racist) commercials for www.Buy.xxx. Yep, you can now register Slores.xxx (or whatever). Yesterday the .xxx top level domain (TLD) officially opened as more than 100,000 sites were registered with the domain management company ICM Management.

The creation of the .xxx TLD has been roiling the adult industry for the past few years but is now just creeping into the mainstream media.  Continue reading

Michele Bachmann Shut Down by Eight Year Old

A nation weary of trying to talk any sense into GOP Candidate Michele Bachmann has sent instead an eight year old boy to carry the message. It is hoped that dealing with her on terms and at a level she can understand will be more successful. Previous attempts to reason with Mrs. Bachmann have met with what appears to be a solid wall of ignorance and intolerance when it comes to issues involving gay people other than her husband. Continue reading

QOTD: Tasting 2011

Hi kids! Know where I am today? If you said “sitting at your desk at home like you are every other day,” you are incorrect! I am currently on vacation, and on tap for today is a visit to what’s supposed to be one of the best restaurants* in the country. I’ve had a bunch of great culinary experiences in 2011, mainly because my husband discovered that he loves to cook and bake, but I expect this one to top them all. And so, the Question of the Day: Be it cooking, eating, dining, or watching the Food Network, what was your best culinary experience of 2011? Continue reading

Chinese Government: Beijing’s Air Isn’t Dirty, That’s Just Fog

Beijing’s air quality is usually a taboo subject. The state-run media there usually refers to the capital’s smog as “mist,” “fog” or “bad weather.” But even the government-owned China Daily couldn’t ignore the situation earlier this week.

The picture in the bottom left corner was taken on Monday.  Continue reading