Due to the fire last week and the fact that I wasn't able to publish that Friday post, I'm merging that one and this week's to create one monster post. This is going to be a REALLY long, so get comfortable. :)
Real World
- Thanks to everyone who sent emails, IMs, comments, and in the case of Riika...money *winks*. You guys are absolutely fantastic. No really, you are. I have the best group of readers around. The fact that you all took time out to comment and check up on me after the fire really means a lot to me. I couldn't respond to each and every comment, so I decided to thank you all at once. Of course there were two notable exceptions to the kind comments, but they've been addressed and haven't shown their asses here since. And no, they weren't ned. I don't expect them to come back though, but if they do, they'll be treated like past trolls. Gah, I'm going off-topic here. Anyways, thanks again to everyone for being so kind and supportive and caring. *kisses and hugs*
- Hurricane Ivan looks nasty, but the good thing is that it doesn't look like it's going to effect Savannah much. Thank you Lord. I'm saying prayers for all of you South of me.
- Matt's surgery was a success! It took all of 28 minutes and we were on our way home within two hours. He slept for almost 24 hours straight the first day, mainly due to the anesthesia. The anesthesia also caused him to vomit everytime he drank water or juice. It was a bit hairy there for a while because he wasn't holding anything down. The doc prescribed him some meds and the vomiting stopped. The next day though he was back to his old self and running and jumping around the house. I have to put two different types of eyedrops in his eyes three times a day, plus some eye cream every night. His eyes are really red, but the doctor says that they probably will be for a couple of weeks. I'm just thankful that he came out of it alright. Because of his age, there was a risk that he could've had a reaction to the medicine and not waken up. Matt's a trooper though and he came through alright. Thanks again to everyone who sent well-wishes. You're all very sweet. :)
- Guess who's the new Communications chicky for the AASU College Republicans? That would be moi. I'm in charge of releasing info to the media and such. I think I can handle that. :) BTW: We're be holding a Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser/Voter Registration drive from 2PM-4PM. Come by, grab something to eat, register to vote, and say hey. :)
- Did I mention that I aced my Algebra test? I didn't? Well...I did! *woot* Like I said before, Math is my bitch. *cracks whip*
- Here's a little factoid for ya: the average Friday post takes me an average of six-seven hours to type up. Dedication people...dedication.
- I've got three GMail invites. Want one? You have to comment below. Please leave a working email and your first and last name. Also, sucking-up, brown-nosing, and general ass-kissing helps. :)
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Recipes:
We went to eat at a Chinese place in town and I was blown away by a few of their dishes. I went online and searched and I think I've found the recipes. Good stuff!
- Chicken Cashew Stir Fry
1 sm. can mushrooms
3 chicken breasts, boned & skinned
1/2 lb. snow pea pods or 6 oz. frozen pea pods
4-5 scallions
1 (15 oz.) can bamboo shoots, drained
1 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. soy sauce
1-2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tbsp. oil
1 c. cashew nuts
3 tbsp. oil
Rice or Chinese noodles
Dice chicken into 1" squares. Thaw pea pods partially. Slice onion and bamboo shoots into 1" pieces. Combine soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar. Line up all ingredients 5 minutes before serving. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok or stainless steel frying pan, add cashews and cook, shake pan until toasted. Remove and reserve. Add 3 tablespoons oil to pan and add chicken, stir fry over high heat until opaque. Add peas and mushrooms. Add chicken broth, cover and simmer 2 minutes. Add bamboo shoots, soy mixture, stir constantly, simmer 1 minute, add scallions and cashews. Toss.
- Beef with Broccoli
3/4 lb (375 g) lean beef, sliced thinly into bite-sized pieces
Marinade for Beef:
1 egg
1/3 tsp (1.5 mL) salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cooking wine
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
2 Tbsp water
1 1/2 Tbsp (20 mL) oil
1 1/2 lb (750 g) broccoli, flowerets removed, slice on the diagonal into thin slices
1 cup (250 mL) cooking oil
2 1/2 Tbsp (30 mL) oyster sauce
2 Tbsp (25 mL) light soy sauce
3/4 Tbsp (10 mL) dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) sugar
a few drops of sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch (if desired)
Slice beef and mix together marinade ingredients. Add marinade to beef and marinate for thirty minutes. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil to beef, mix in thoroughly, and marinate beef for another thirty minutes. While beef is marinating, prepare the vegetables.
Heat wok and add 1 cup of oil. When oil is ready, add beef and stir-fry until it is nearly cooked. Remove beef and set aside on a plate. Drain the wok and wipe clean with a paper towel.
Add 1/2 cup water to wok. Bring the water to a boil and add the broccoli. Cover and cook until broccoli is cooked through. Drain the wok.
Heat wok and add oil (about 2 tablespoons). Add the garlic and stir-fry for about 1 minute. Add vegetables and beef and mix together. Make a well in the middle of the wok and add the sauce ingredients. Add cornstarch, stirring to thicken. Mix sauce together with other ingredients. Serve hot.
*Add carrots and onion if desired. Boil in the wok with the broccoli (you'll need to add more water. The secret is to marinate the beef in a bit of oil.*
- Crab Rangoon
8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces fresh crab meat or canned crab meat, drained and flaked
1 teaspoon red onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 green onion, finely sliced
1 large clove garlic, smashed, peeled, and finely minced
1 package won ton wrappers
1 small bowl water
Oil for deep-frying
Combine the crab and the cream cheese. Mix in the remaining filling ingredients one at a time.
On a flat surface, lay out a won ton wrapper in front of you so that it forms a diamond shape. Wet the edges of the won ton.
Add about 1 teaspoon of filling to the middle, and spread it out toward the left and right points of the diamond so that it forms a log or rectangular shape (otherwise the wrapper may break in the middle during deep-frying).
Fold over the edges of the wrapper to make a triangle. Wet the edges with water and press together to seal.
Keep the completed Crab Rangoon covered with a damp towel or paper towel to keep them from drying out while preparing the remainder.
Heat wok and add oil for deep-frying. When oil is ready (the temperature should be between 360 - 375 degrees), carefully slide in the Crab Rangoon, taking care not to overcrowd the wok. Deep-fry until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes, turning once. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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Quotes of the Week:
- "This is the man who wants to be the Commander in Chief of our U.S. Armed Forces? U.S. forces armed with what? Spitballs?" --- GA Democrat Zell Miller on Waffles
"The fundamental problem with the anti-Bush zealots is that they desperately want to believe the President is a bad man, and will reject all rational discussion that goes against their thesis. That kind of fanaticism frightens mainstream American voters and creates sympathy for the President. Irrational displays will never win an election. Ask Howard Dean." --- Bill O'Reilly
- "If I were making a movie about the irrational Bush haters, I would entitle it 'Night of Living Dumb'." --- Bill O'Reilly
- "That bad-ass, ex-Marine hillbilly just decided one fine day: I've spent a life in politics kissing ass and I'm NOT DOING THAT ANYMORE. By Gawd, he meant it, too." --- Rob on Zell Miller
"This is a man who has to Google his own name to find out where he stands." --- NY Governor George Pataki on Waffles
"Our choice wasn't between a benign status quo and the bloodshed of war. It was between war and a graver threat. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Not our critics abroad. Not our political opponents. And certainly not a disingenuous film maker who would have us believe that Saddam's Iraq was an oasis of peace when in fact it was a place of indescribable cruelty, torture chambers, mass graves and prisons that destroyed the lives of the small children held inside their walls." --- AZ Senator John McCain on Miserable Failure
"So lemme get this right... Veterans all over the country are so in love with John Kerry that when they find out he is a liar they can't handle the pressure and kill themselves?!?! Is this man on crack?" --- Paul @ Wizg on Sen. Max Cleland
"John Kerry has been withdrawing money from the special interest k for his entire career and now – because it’s the popular thing to do – he wants us to believe that he’s going to close the account and go after the people that have funded his political career..." --- DNC "War Room" Spokesman Jay Carson
"My opponent recently announced that he is the candidate of "conservative values," which must have come as a surprise to a lot of his supporters. Now, there are some problems with this claim. If you say the heart and soul of America is found in Hollywood, I'm afraid you are not the candidate of conservative values. If you voted against the bipartisan Defense of Marriage Act, which President Clinton signed, you are not the candidate of conservative values. If you gave a speech, as my opponent did, calling the Reagan presidency eight years of "moral darkness," then you may be a lot of things, but the candidate of conservative values is not one of them." --- President Bush on Waffles
"I almost hate to say this but those last 20 minutes of the speech were good. Really good - as in moving undecideds good." --- DancingBear from DU
"It was a good speech. I usually can't stand to listen to Bush, but the last 10 minutes of the speech was very powerful. If anybody was hoping he was going to bomb this and hand the election to Kerry, it didn't happen." --- KimberScott from DU
- "WHY did CBS just play Amazing Grace for the 9/11 victims? It's a Christian hymn. Given the area of the WTC and Pentagon, a high percentage of the victims were Jews, Muslims, atheists, agnostics, Buddhists, Hindus and any number of other religions. It seems disrespectful and insulting to fit them all into one religions form of mourning." --- Kayell from DU
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Entertain Me...Or Not:
- I don't know if I've ever mentioned this before, but I'm a huge Dita Von Teese fan. No really...HUGE. She's so sexy she makes me question my sexuality. *winks* So I find this highly amusing and a little arousing at the same time. Dita...Dubya...Tony Blair...hot damn. *sshh* Don't tell Jason. ;) You can watch the video here. NOT work safe.
- Paris Hilton has started her own jewelry line for Amazon.com...and it's pink. You know, the line really isn't so bad. I personally like this bracelet and these earrings. Too bad she didn't design any of them herself.
- According to MediaBistro, Fox News whipped the ass of every other news channel during the RNC. Take that Lefty Media!
- Chris Muir is suspending Day by Day for family reasons. This sucks ass, but I understand why he's doing it. I'm saying a little prayer for your family Chris. Take care and come back really soon!
- The latest from Tikrit. You owe it to yourself to watch it. Very informative.
- The Kerry/Edwards Wedding Album: I don't know about you, but I teared up. Take my breath away indeed! *wipes tears* This is a romance for ages. *blows nose*
- Lori's birthday was a couple days ago and I totally missed it. I'm so bad Lori! Well happy belated birthday chicky. I hope you have a wonderful year. Luv ya! *hugs* Go over and wish her happy birthday...k?
- Blogs for Bush did an outstanding job remembering 9/11. I suggest you go over and see what I'm talking about. Be prepared for a long read though. Oh and bring some tissues. If you're like me, you'll be crying within minutes.
- I think this is really cool. Talk about dedication! After you read it, check out the DU response.
Entire Ala. Family Enlists in the NavyLOCUST FORK, Ala. - Navy recruiter Wendy Chunn visited the McIntyre home hoping to persuade their 18-year-old daughter to enlist. The sales pitch worked better than she had imagined: The entire family signed up.
"No. No. Never. Never," Chunn said when asked if she had ever heard of an entire family enlisting. "It's drawing some nationwide attention."
The family didn't enlist all at once; the daughter, Brandi McIntyre, was the first to sign.
Brandi showed interest in joining the military last May, so her father, Kerry McIntyre, contacted the Navy recruiting office. Kerry had served in the Army during the late 1980s and early '90s and also served briefly in the Army Reserve.
Kerry McIntyre told Chunn his 19-year-old son, Jamie, also was interested in military service. At the time, Jamie and his mother, Angela, were attending Gadsden State Community College.
After reading pamphlets for the Navy's nuclear engineering program, Jamie's career aspirations changed. "He thought, `Wow, I could really do this,'" Brandi said.
In a few months Jamie will head for active duty - as will Brandi, who signed up to be a culinary specialist.
With both of his children enlisted, Kerry was easily sold on joining the Navy Reserves. He will keep running his heating and air-conditioning business while serving one weekend a month and two weeks a year.
His wife, however, was more hesitant. But Chunn said Kerry finally convinced her with a little guilt.
"He said, `Why don't you do this with me? You feel the Navy is good enough for your children and not for you?'" Chunn said, recalling a conversation Kerry had with his wife.
"Once she heard that, she said, `You are right,'" Chunn said with a laugh. "It was really neat."
- I'm going to cleaning out the ole blogroll sometime Monday afternoon, so if you've changed urls, please let me know so I can fix the link. As of right now, there are about 15 sites that leaving the blogroll, for one reason or another. Most aren't posting anymore and some have been deleted. Then there are a few that now have restricted posting, and I'm sorry, but I don't want to take the time to register and hope that you'll bless me with a password. Not to be a bitch, but if you wanted a private journal, you should've stuck to the pen and paper. Flame away.
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Memes:
- Weekend Wonderings:
1. If given a choice, which century would you live in?
I'd LOVE to live in the early 19th century, specifically 1810-1830. The Regency Era has always been one of my favorites. Men were gentlemen. Women were ladies. Fashion was breathtaking. People dueled. Oh yeah, I'd LOVE to live during that time.
2. If you could make time stand still for everyone else in the world except you, what would you do?
I'd find Bin Laden and shoot him between the eyes. Oh and I'd take the opportunity to ship every anti-Conservative Hollyweirder on a one-way trip to the edge of the universe. A world without Michael Moore. Oh lord, it's just too much to hope for.
3. If you were given magical powers for one hour how would you change the world?
I'd do away with all of the terrorists, then I'd ship all of the stupid people to Antarctica and let them fend for themselves.
- Friday Fiver:
1. What are you looking forward to this fall?
I'm really looking forward to our trip to NC and WV in October. :) I'm also looking forward to cooler weather. This 100 degree shit is getting old.
2. What do you regret in the past year?
I regret nothing!
3. Who was your favorite teacher?
Skidmore-Hess. He's awesome.
4. What was your favorite subject?
At the moment it's Political Science.
5. I've handed you $500 that you must spend new clothing for the fall. Tell us how you'd spend it.
I'd buy some nice slacks...black of course. Oh and let's see, I need some turtlenecks and sweaters, dark of course. And I'll also need a nice fitted jacket, with a belt. And some shoes, thick heeled preferably. Oh and a little black bag. That should do it. :)
- Sunday Seven:
1. Do you bag groceries in paper or plastic?
Whatever's on hand, usually plastic.
2. What CD is in your CD player at this moment?
*looks* Gillian Welch: Time (The Revelator)awesome, awesome cd.
3. What is your favorite Orlando Bloom movie?
*deep sigh* I cannot believe I have to answer this. Fine...all three LOTR movies and Pirates of the Caribbean. Happy? Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go take a shower.
4. How many shot glasses do you own?
Seven...or eight.
5. Do you read the Bible and how often?
I don't read it regularly, but I do pick it up every once in a while. I should read it more. Bad Gennie.
6. Are you ready for the school year to begin?
Dude, I'm already there. In fact, I was there first week of August. Southerners don't believe in going back after Labor Day. Weirdos. And to answer your question, yes I am.
7. What class(es) are you dreading this year?
None...I'm ready Freddy.
- Self-esteem:: Getcha-some
- Migraine:: Medicine
- Phoebe:: Cates
- Nervous:: Problem
- Punctual:: Rushing
- Liver damage:: Drunks
- Legal disclaimer:: Necessary
- Reverend:: Sharpton
- Supple:: Breasts
- Binder:: Up!
- For those interested, Hump Day Hoo-Hah! will be back this Wednesday. I apologize for the past two weeks. I didn't expect to miss posting the memes, but shit happens, ya know? Look for them sometime Wednesday afternoon.
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Politics:
- Michael Moore..."f" yo momma! Me and Matthew found this highly amusing. The Clinton part is hilarious.
- Kevin and Paul, of Wizg, are all over Rathergate. If you want to keep up with it, I suggest you keep the site in your favorites or on your blogroll.
- War is not pretty. Warning: Pages takes a while to load. Also, it's very graphic.
- Islamists in Russia: This is what they do. *WARNING: GRAPHIC PICS*
- Oliver North bitch-slaps Waffles. It's lovely and is a must-read! *wipes tears from eyes*
- These people do not get it. By advocating and encouraging this sort of behavior, it's making them, and their candidate, look bad. Are they just that stupid or do they just not care?
- I really need to create a separate Dumbocratic Underground section, don't I? *sighs* I don't even know where to begin with this thread. All I can say is this: you are one crazy, heartless cunt Joanne98.
- The Irish Lass has come up with a great blogroll for us female Bush supporters: Chicks for Bush. All you need is to be a female blogger...and a Bush supporter of course.
(Hat tip: Ith)
- Tay-Ray-Zah says that anyone who doesn't support her husd's proposed health care plan is an idiot. Pot...meet kettle.
- A member of my College Republicans groups sent me this:
Please note that Texas is the only state with a legal right to secede from the Union (please refer to the Texas-American Annexation Treaty of 1848).We Texans love y'all, but we'll have to take action if Kerry wins
president over Bush. We'll miss you too.Texas has given all those complainers plenty of time to get
used to the results. After seeing the whiners along the
campaign route, the folks from Texas are considering taking
matters into our their hands.Here is our solution:
#1: Let John Kerry become President of the United States.
(all 49 states.)
#2: George W. Bush becomes the President of the Republic Of Texas.
So what does Texas have to do to survive as a Republic?
1. NASA is just south of Houston, Texas. (we will control the
space industry).2. We refine over 85% of the gasoline in the United States.
3. Defense Industry. (we have over 65% of it) The term "Don't
mess with Texas," will take on a whole new meaning.4. Oil - we can supply all the oil that the Republic of Texas
will need for the next 300 years. Yankee states? Sorry
about that.5. Natural Gas - Again we have all we need and it's too bad
about those northern states. John Kerry will figure a way
to keep them warm....6. Computer Industry - we currently lead the nation in producing
computer chips and communications: Small places like
Texas Instruments, Dell Computer, EDS, Raytheon, National
Semiconductor, Motorola, Intel, AMD, Atmel, Applied Materials,
Ball Semiconductor, Dallas Semiconductor, Delphi, Nortel,
Alcatel, Etc, Etc. The list goes on and on.7. Health Centers - We have the largest research centers for
Cancer research, the best burn centers and the top trauma
units in the world and other large health planning centers.8. We have enough colleges to keep us going: UT Texas,
A&M, Texas Tech, Rice, SMU, University of Houston,
Baylor, UNT, Texas Women's University, Ivy grows better
in the south anyway9. We have a ready supply of workers. (just open the border
when we need some more)10. We have control of the paper industry, plastics, insurance,
etc.11. In case of a foreign invasion, we have the Texas National
Guard and the Texas Air National Guard. We don't have
an army but since everybody down here has at least six
rifles and a pile of ammo, we can raise an army in 24 hours
if we need it. If the situation really gets bad, we can always
call Department of Public Safety and ask them to send over
a couple Texas Rangers.12. We are totally self sufficient in beef, poultry, hogs and
several types of grain, fruit and vegetables and lets not
forget seafood from the gulf. And everybody down here
knows how to cook them so that they taste good. Don't
need any food.This just names a few of the items that will keep the Republic
Of Texas in good shape. There isn't a thing out there that we
need and don't have.Now to the rest of the United States under President Kerry:
Since you won't have the refineries to get gas for your cars,
only President Kerry will be able to drive around in his 9 mile
per gallon SUV. The rest of the United States will have to walk
or ride bikes.You won't have any TV as the space center in Houston will cut
off your communications. You won't have any natural gas to
heat your homes but since Mr. Kerry has predicted global
warming, you will not need the gas.Signed, The People in Texas
Have a nice day!
Anyone want to move to Texas with me? ;)
- Maxim's Electile Dysfunction is great. Check it out!
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Jokes:
Laugh or face my wrath! *shakes fist*
- Santa Claus, Zorro, and a fiscally responsible Democrat are all walking together when they spot a $100 bill on the ground. Who gets it first?
None! Because they don't exist!
- A horse walks into a bar. The bartender says, "Hey, why the long face?"
John Kerry walks into the same bar moments later. The bartender ponders aloud, "Will the regulars think ill of me for using the same lousy cliché twice in a row?"
- How many Republicans does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Two. One to borrow a light bulb from China, and one to outsource the screwing to India.
-How many Democrats does it take to screw in a light bulb?
501. One to screw in the bulb, and 500 to protest the coal mine that generated the electricity.
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Top 5 Blog Posts of the Week:
Because of the fire, the post from Friday wasn't posted. Because of that, I'm listing the 10 most interesting posts from the past two weeks. I just couldn't find it in myself to replace the ones I was going to post last week. Good news for you, eh? :)
10. Aaron's Rantlog: 9/11 at Three
9. Balloon Juice: Dirty Tricks
8. The Greatest Jeneration: The Left Blunders w/CBS Smear Bush Campaign
7. Oriental Redneck: Yeaaargh!
6. Allah: Rather Unfit
5. MooreWatch: Mikey 0, Swifties 1
4. Hormonal Bitch: What the Hell is Wrong with People?
3. Midwest Pundit: Flip-Flop, Flip-Flop
2. Accidental Verbosity: What Dean Said
You know, this has never happened before, but we've actually got a tie for first place...and damn...they're both from the same blog! You dudes are on a fucking roll!
1. Blogs for Bush: Terry McAuliffe: Ask Karl Rove
and
Blogs for Bush: CBS Meltdown
Special Mentions:
These are posts that didn't quite make it on the top list, but they were too good not to link to. :)
- Wizg: OK You Guys - Quit Picking On Us Fact Challenged Reporters
- jozjozjoz: Ongoing Saga of jozjozjoz and Her Parking Tickets
- DANEgerus Weblog: Down from the Mountain
- Poodlecircus: The Big Day (Go send your congrats!)
- Velociworld: Tiger Ridgers
- Right Thinking from the Left Coast: Turning Traitor
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Friday Music :
You know the rules:
- DO NOT STREAM!
- Right Click/Save Target As.
- Files will stay up for 24 hours and then they're gone forever. Please delete these from your computer. Don't want the music nazis after you do ya?
- If you like the music, purchase the cds! Keep the music flowing people.
- A bloody "thank you" would be nice.
Right. Learn it. Know it. Live it.
Ryan Cabrera - On the Way Down / Purchase
Good song. Bad hair.
Christina Milian - Dip It Low / Purchase
Pop...pop...pop that thang!
Three Doors Down - Away From the Sun / Purchase
This is my FAVORITE song...I LOVE IT!
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Et Finalement:
I hope all of you have a safe and happy weekend. And remember kiddies: no box fans!!!
xoxox