Fashion Board 6-9-04 to 7-13-04

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally posted by NotFromHere
New HIV therapy shows promise in monkeys - until they get eaten that is.

This is how you people have affected my life. Every time I see a story about monkeys, I feel compelled to read it. Now if I could just get a video of a monkey drinking beer at a party and urping, or a monkey passed out with a motorcycle in his bed, I'd be all set.
monkey story

[Anne Elk]

I'm getting closer. The winner of the 290 million-billion-dollars will accept a ceremonial check tomorrow at Mass Lottery HQ. Rumor has it that the lucky guy is a firefighter from Lowell. Hmmmm, wonder if he's single, I've always had a thing for firefighters. They have such nice asses.

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[Sidd Finch]

Originally posted by Anne Elk
I'm getting closer. The winner of the 290 million-billion-dollars will accept a ceremonial check tomorrow at Mass Lottery HQ. Rumor has it that the lucky guy is a firefighter from Lowell. Hmmmm, wonder if he's single, I've always had a thing for firefighters. They have such nice asses.

The guy is about to collect a $117 million check (after taxes and discount for it being a lump sum) and you're worried about his ass?

You bring new meaning to the term "greedy." I think that's a compliment, but I'm not entirely sure.

[NotFromHere]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
The guy is about to collect a $117 million check (after taxes and discount for it being a lump sum) and you're worried about his ass?

You bring new meaning to the term "greedy." I think that's a compliment, but I'm not entirely sure.

Good point Hell, for that kind of dough, he can buy any ass he wants. And pecs if he wants. But really - who cares?

[NotFromHere]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
I've been to the Top of the Mark in San Francisco and it's mediocre at best.
The view, on the other hand, is magnificent.

Yes, unfortunately the Top of the Mark is all about the view. Very little incentive to try anything else. The Terrace, on the other hand, has no view at all, but is designed like a gigantic sunroom. Very beautiful, excellent service and the "house" champagne is Moet.

In keeping with the alcohol theme - here are the summers best cocktails. The swimming pool sounds yummy. And I haven't had a French 75 since my date in college brought 2 thermos bottles of the stuff to a dance. I remember stealing a license plate that night, but not much else.

• The Swimming Pool

• All-Star Margarita (is like a Cadillac)

• Pimm's Cup

• The Ritz Cider

• Ten Grand

• Absolut Mandarin Sunrise

• French 75

• Skyy Melon Drop Martini

• Laurent-Perrier Bellini Martini

• Planter's Rum Punch

• Aged Rum and Soda

• Frosty Lemon Martini

• Gin & Tonic

• Serendipiti

• Pineapple Daiquiri

I know, to you purists, these aren't really martinis. But if you want the recipes to the drinks, click here.

the swimming pool
One apple, sliced thin
Large salad bowl
4 ounces of Bombay Sapphire or similar premium gin
6 oz. of dry vermouth
Ice
1 quart of 7UP or Sprite

Put the ice in the bowl, add the apple, then the gin and vermouth.
Pour in the lemonade.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by NotFromHere
with that kind of dough, he can buy any ass he wants. And pecs if he wants. But really - who cares?

This kind of post is likely to cause Sidd to increase his billing and be more vocal at partner meeting about getting his fair share. shoot, he might even tighten the screws on Ty to kick it up a little.

[notcasesensitive]

Originally posted by NotFromHere

the swimming pool
One apple, sliced thin
Large salad bowl
4 ounces of Bombay Sapphire or similar premium gin
6 oz. of dry vermouth
Ice
1 quart of 7UP or Sprite

Put the ice in the bowl, add the apple, then the gin and vermouth.
Pour in the lemonade.

but there is no lemonade in the recipe! how is a person to attempt to follow the directions? oh, the confusion.

and while I'm picking the nits, I prefer "One apple, thinly sliced", but maybe that's just me.

[NotFromHere]

Originally posted by notcasesensitive
but there is no lemonade in the recipe! how is a person to attempt to follow the directions? oh, the confusion.

and while I'm picking the nits, I prefer "One apple, thinly sliced", but maybe that's just me.

Hey. Bitch to Forbes. It's their recipe, their copy editor.

And then there's this. The 10 grand.

2 chilled martini glasses
2 oz. Tanquery Number 10 gin
4 oz. pineapple juice
4 oz. Grand Marnier
Squeeze of lime juice

Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker over ice and shake well.
Strain into chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a twist of lime.
One serving, for me anyway.

[Flinty_McFlint]

Originally posted by NotFromHere
Hey. Bitch to Forbes. It's their recipe, their copy editor.

When I read this, I keep hearing "Pilot to Bombadier, Pilot to Bombadier" in one of those WWII movies.

I need a nap.

[Alex_de_Large]

I just wanted to say that the new Starbucks ads with Survivor singing a modified "Eye of the Tiger" are fucking GENIUS.

[Skeks in the city]

Originally posted by bill killer
Definitely not limited to TCOTU - it has been dismayingly prevalent in Silicon Valley for at least three years. By now, I hardly even wince any more. (Your lives must be far more sheltered from encounters with technology marketing people than mine.)

Empty verbiage like that is all over. I notice it from people who aren't smooth, but are trying to be. People who actually are smooth don't bother with that foolishness.

[bold_n_brazen]

Originally posted by Skeks in the city
Empty verbiage like that is all over. I notice it from people who aren't smooth, but are trying to be. People who actually are smooth don't bother with that foolishness.

Wow. I am so glad you cleared that up for us.

[the Spartan]

Originally posted by Skeks in the city
Empty verbiage like that is all over. I notice it from people who aren't smooth, but are trying to be. People who actually are smooth don't bother with that foolishness.

Exactly, us preternatually smooth smoothies bake it into the verbiage without the use of empty rhetoric or faux-intellectually elitist irony. We are fancy without the pretense. (hi PLF!)

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by the Spartan
Exactly, us preternatually smooth smoothies bake it into the verbiage without the use of empty rhetoric or faux-intellectually elitist irony. We are fancy without the pretense. (hi PLF!)

Fancy that!

[the Spartan]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
Fancy that!

Confidential means not you Ironweed, you assweasal!

vegetarian chili, lowfat jack/cheddar/nofat sourcream over rice and some french bread. and water. I have an opinion to write.