by Channel 101
JD Ryznar, creator of the legendary Yacht Rock, set to host 2008 Channy Awards on December 7th.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
JD Ryznar to Host 2008 Channy Awards
Free Science Faxtion MP3
Science Faxtion
http://www.landsharkpromotion.com/science-faxtion.html
New band featuring Bootsy, Buckethead, Brain, and others!
Check out more on their myspace page:
The Hot Kid
The Hot Kid
by Elmore Leonard
Published by William Morrow
320 pages, 2005
Finished this over the weekend - I like it better than "Cuba Libre" the last Leonard novel I read.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
What's On Tap
Found this on tap at the Muskegon Athletic Club (M.A.C) tonight:
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 Unlimited Release This is our unique version of an ancient style. A style as old as the ocean trade routes of the last centuries Great Ships. Not as old as the equator they had to cross twice enroute, nor as old as the 10,000 or so miles of Di-Hydrogen Oxide and Sodium upon which they sailed, but older than the Circulithium-4 Lentloid that binds the Lupulin Quartnate onto your taste buds. Weird. Think about it. Now stop. OK, go again, now stop. Think again, and stop. But we digress. Made with 43 different hops and 65 various malts, this redolent ale will likely float your boat, whatever planet you're on. Thanks for your trust, and as always:Think Globally, Drink Locally!! Say "LAH-GOO-KNEE-TUSS" | |
Friday, November 28, 2008
Turkey Beer Brats UPDATE
Here is the nutrition information off from Jennie-O's website:
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories 120 Calories From Fat 80 Total Fat 9.0 g Saturated Fat 2.0 g Trans Fat.0 g
Note that these Brats are still 2/3rds (66%) fat. I thought I'd check them out because Jennie-O does sell some healthy turkey products, most which our labelled "EXTRA LEAN."
Of course, the claim that they are 50% less fat than pork bratwurst, to me would have to mean that that pork bratwursts are 133% fat. Now I know they may be 90+ % fat, but could someone please explain to me how something that has 50% of the fat content of something else can still be 66+ % fat? I'll copy this to Jennie-O also, and I'm anxious to see who is the first person who can explain this kind of math to me!
From Brookston Beer Bulletin
Turkey Beer Brats
If you can't manage a whole turkey, but still want some beer and turkey for Thanksgiving, Jennie-O makes a "Fully Cooked Turkey Beer Bratwurst." They're made with Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat Beer.
According to the website, Jennie-O Turkey Store, their "fully-cooked turkey bratwursts are the only fully-cooked brats available that are made with 100 percent turkey meat. Our Turkey Beer Bratwursts are ready to heat and serve in minutes, and with 50 percent less fat than USDA data for cooked pork bratwurst, they are easy on your waistline."
If you enjoyed this post or the Bulletin generally, please consider buying me a pint
Featured Beer: Kalamazoo Stout
from http://www.bellsbeer.com/
A full-bodied stout with plenty of roast flavor. Kalamazoo Stout is available year round, leading our vast portfolio of stouts.
Original Gravity:
1.063
Alc. by Vol.:
6.0% - 220 cal. per 12 oz.
Avail. Pkgs.:
4/6/12 oz. bottles (case), 15.5 gal. keg
Dates Available:
Year Round
January 1st through December
State Availability:
FL, IA, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, OH, PA, VA, WI
The Batch ID that you entered '8773', is a Bell's Kalamazoo Stout. Your Bell's Kalamazoo Stout was packaged on October 2, 2008
I found this six-pack at Jack's corner store / gas station at Airline & Hile - I can only hope they keep carrying it!
LIFE GOES SLEEPING by Reed Farrell Coleman
Hardcover: 271 pagesPublisher: Permanent Press
August 1991
ISBN: 1877946052
Just finished this one, I've read some short stories but this is the first full-length I've read by this author. While I was reading this, news came out that he has collaborated with Ken Bruen on a new book TOWER to come out next year - I can't wait! I also finished Bruen's ONCE WERE COPS a week or so ago and that one was as brilliant as ever!
MASTER OF ALL MAGIC MAN
Here he is,
The Master of All Magic Man
Opening boxes….
Flying through the darkest hour
Drinking whiskey
Underneath the blindman spotlight
Crystal clear is what I hear
Focussing down on all there is
And that is where….
I retire in the distant midnight.
The Master of All Magic Man
Opening boxes….
Flying through the darkest hour
Drinking whiskey
Underneath the blindman spotlight
Crystal clear is what I hear
Focussing down on all there is
And that is where….
I retire in the distant midnight.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
IAN FLEMING - CASINO ROYALE
Finally got around to reading this - my only regret is I wish I hadn't seen the movie first. I haven't seen the new one yet. Looking more forward to the next book then the new movie but I hope I am pleasantly surprised when I get around to seeing the new movie. Low expectations can sometimes do that.....
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WGRD Presents 12/20/08 The Verve Pipe Special Performances by The Hard Lessons and TwoFiveSix.
Axl Rose demands apology from Dr Pepper
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Axl Rose demands apology from Dr Pepper
Guns N' Roses singer upset about soda company profiting off band's name
The Associated Press
updated 7:02 p.m. ET, Wed., Nov. 26, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Axl Rose and the band are bubbling over with anger at Dr Pepper's botched soda giveaway.
The Guns N' Roses singer is accusing the beverage maker of profiting from the band's name — and then bungling its promised giveaway of a free 20-ounce soda to every person in America.
The soft-drink maker said in March that it would give a free soda to everyone in the country if the band's "Chinese Democracy" album were released this year. Notorious for being delayed since recording began in 1994, the album went on sale Sunday.
While the band finally made good with "Chinese Democracy," Dr Pepper did not, lawyer Alan Gutman, who represents Rose and the band, said in a letter to Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. dated Tuesday.
The soda-maker's Web site malfunctioned during the 24 hours it offered the free pop to consumers on Sunday, causing many fans to get upset, said the Beverly Hills-based attorney.
"The redemption scheme your company clumsily implemented for this offer was an unmitigated disaster which defrauded consumers and, in the eyes of vocal fans, 'ruined' the day of 'Chinese Democracy's' release," Gutman wrote. "Now it is time to clean up the mess."
The lawyer demanded a full-page apology in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal; an expanded time period to redeem the soda; and "an appropriate payment to our clients for the unauthorized use and abuse of their publicity and intellectual property rights." He did not say how much was being sought.
"Had you wished to engage in a commercial tie-in with our clients, you should have negotiated a legitimate relationship," he wrote.
A Dr Pepper spokesman did not address the demands, simply saying it was "a fun giveaway" that the company took great steps to fulfill.
The company extended the promotion by 18 hours through 6 p.m. EST Monday, and set up a toll-free line and an interactive voice recorder to accept coupon requests because of demand, he said.
"This was one of the largest responses we have ever received for a giveaway, and we're happy we were able to satisfy the thirst of so many Dr Pepper fans," he said.
The dispute comes after rapper 50 Cent sued Taco Bell Corp. this year, seeking $4 million in damages and claiming the fast-food restaurant chain used his name without permission in advertising asking him to change his name.
The rapper was upset by a print ad run by the Mexican-themed chain asking him to call himself 79 Cent, 89 Cent or 99 Cent to help publicize its value menu. His real name is Curtis Jackson.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Don't do these while drinking!
I found this link on author Bill Crider's blog-
Top 20 optical illusions:
Free Books for the Holidays!
Check it out here:
You just have to pay shipping and handling, several great authors.
I just won a free book (didn't even have to pay shipping and handling)
for Charlie Huston's "Caught Stealing"
(completely different promotion)
Best Stuffing
It's probably too late for anyone to make it there in time for tomorrow (they close at 6PM today)
but I just thought I should let everyone know EARTHLY KNEADS makes the best stuffing ever - they may have some left on Friday to go with your leftovers!
definetly check them out at their new location next to the CHEESE LADY in downtown Muskegon or online at www.earthlykneads.com
Satuday Evening at the M.A.C.
Anige and I've decided on Saturday Evening at the M.A.C. (Muskegon Athletic Club) if anyone is interested in joining us for dinner and drinks. We figure there should be something for everyone - they have a lot of stuff besides mac & cheese. Plus you should have all recovered from you Thanksgiving Day feasts by then. I've attached the dinner menu in case you want to check it out. We're also flexible on time so let us know if you think you can make it and what time works for everyone. Hope to see you Saturday!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
From the Onion
GM Covered With Giant Tarp Until It Has Money To Work On Cars Again
DETROIT—The General Motors Corporation announced Monday that it has covered its main production plant with a 500,000-square-foot blue tarp until it can get some revenue together to work on its cars again. "The rear-axle assembly line is all out of whack, and the carburetor department needs a complete rebuild," CEO G. Richard Wagoner, Jr. said while wiping his hands with an oily rag. "It's going to be at least a $50 billion job. Goddamn piece of shit American car industry." According to Wagoner, the automotive giant spent its last $18 on cinder blocks to help secure the tarp. 
Monday, November 24, 2008
4-Pack of the week: Founders Backwoods Bastard Bourbon Barrel Aged Ale
Also picked this up at Ladd's - at almost 10% alcohol I figured I could do with a 4-pack this week instead of my usual sixer
This is the same recipe as Dirty Bastard I believe except that it's been aged in Bourbon barrels!
Brownbag Monday: Southern Hemisphere HARVEST Fresh Hop Ale
Found this 24 ouncer at Ladd's this week:
Our newest addition to our Harvest family is Southern Hemisphere Harvest. This is the first time we know of that an American brewer has put out a beer with fresh-picked hops from the southern hemisphere. The inaugural ale will debut in late April and will feature fresh Pacific Hallertau, New Zealand Motueka and New Zealand Southern Cross hops, all from New Zealand.
Like our Celebration Ale, the fresh hops in this beer are dried right after being picked then shipped immediately to Chico for brewing so that they retain their peak aromatics and flavors. To ensure the freshest hops possible, we went to the added expense of flying these hops from New Zealand to Chico so we could brew with them the week after they were picked.
Southern Hemisphere Harvest Press Release
| alcohol content 6.7% by volume | yeast Ale Yeast |
| beginning gravity 14.7 Plato | bittering hops Pacific Halertau |
| ending gravity 3.9 Plato | finishing hops New Zealand Motueka & New Zealand Southern Cross |
| bitterness units 66 | malts Pale & Caramel |
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Bell's Eccentric Day: Dec. 5th = Anyone interested?
"After much deliberation we have decided to thrown (sic) another Eccentric Day! Doors open at 9 am and will close at 1 am. Join us for great food, beer and hooplah. There will be a $1 cover charge at the door to cover a few extra incidentals this year. Come dressed eccentrically please. The only other requirement is that everyone enjoy themselves responsibly."
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Sprecher Pub Brown Ale
I bought this on a whim and was suprised at how good it was - possibly a little overcarbonated but still good. It comes in a 4-pack of 16 oz bottles. Has anyone else tried this or anything else from this MIlwaukee brewery?
Seven varieties of malted barley are combined to give this English-style ale its complex flavor and deep, brown color. A select British yeast culture adds a subtle fruitiness and a blend of choice hops gives this non-bitter ale a soft finish.
Beer Facts
Alcohol by Volume: 4.5%
Degrees Plato (Initial Gravity): 12P
Weeks Aged: 4
Bitterness Units: 17 IBU
Year First Brewed: 1997
Recommended Serving Temperature: 55°
Malts: Caramel, Chocolate, Munich, Pale, Victory
Hops: Fuggles, Northern Brewer
Sizes: 1/4 and 1/2 Barrels, 16oz Bottles
Alcohol by Volume: 4.5%
Degrees Plato (Initial Gravity): 12P
Weeks Aged: 4
Bitterness Units: 17 IBU
Year First Brewed: 1997
Recommended Serving Temperature: 55°
Malts: Caramel, Chocolate, Munich, Pale, Victory
Hops: Fuggles, Northern Brewer
Sizes: 1/4 and 1/2 Barrels, 16oz Bottles
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
A DIET OF TREACLE - LAWRENCE BLOCK
As good as these early novels are, I can't want to see what later Lawrence Block novels are like - I may have started on a bad foot with the Matthew Scudder series - or maybe I need to give those books another try - this one along with Cinderella Sims are amazing in my mind - and these are supposed to be inferior to later work! ----
on another note - now that I've caught up with the Jack Taylor novels - I've decided to give Ken Bruen's new one ONCE WERE COPS a try - and it is once again more genius - I'm still working my way though the early stuff as well!
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