Posts tagged America

Double your Bacon fun, Flashmob Hammertime, and North Korea

Jun 9th

Since neither of these three topics could really deserve an entire post of their own (at least not with a heavy does of over embellishmen, which eventually leads to, STFU), I’m gonna lump perhaps the three most random topics together in one here. First up: Bacon.

Who doesn’t love bacon? Ok, vegans and vegitarians aside. Let me rephrase, what omnivor doesn’t love bacon? Smell it yet? Let me say it one more time: Bacon. Yum. I’m not even sure where my affinity for bacon comes from, or any one else’s for that matter. If you actually have a think about what bacon is, and what gives it it’s flavor. Well, umm….yeah, it’s kinda disgusting. Perhaps the reason bacon brings a smile to just about everyone’s face is what bacon signifies. I believe bacon to be one of the very true, core, roots comfort foods. Think about all your associations with bacon. Got a bad one? Me neither. Bacon is what mom made on sunday mornings. Bacon is what you have on the side at that greasy spoon diner where the waitress comes by every 10 minutes and doesn’t ask, she just refills your coffee. Now that’s good ol’ fashioned Americana. Bacon. Alternatively, as my friend Mr. Winemaker reminds me, bacon can also be enjoyed best on fresh ass (do NOT click here if you’re at work or easily offended).

Apparently the folks over at Boca Java think bacon is scrumdidilyumptious as well, as I recently discovered their Boca Java’s Maple Bacon Breakfast Roast. Yes,you read that correctly. No, your eyes are not deceiving you. I don’t think I could write the description any better myself, More >

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Passionato – iTunes for classical lovers

Sep 11th

Posted by Dan Taylor in Music

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Former Baltimore Symphony Orchestra president and music industry veteran James Glicker has recently launched his newest project: Passionato. The online retailer will be first launched in the UK, with a potential rollout into US markets at a later date. Why the favoritism for old world residents?

James Glicker - Founder and CEO of Passionato

“First, the UK and Europe have an incredibly vibrant classical music scene in terms of concert attendance, record labels and journalism – though of course the US is the biggest single country in terms of actual classical music sales,” he said.

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House of Reps pushing for Legal Pot

Jul 31st

Posted by Dan Taylor in News

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US House of Representatives Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts has recently submitted a bill that could seriously reduce the severity of personal marijuana use.

House Resolution 5843 titled the “Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008” would set out to stop the federal persecution of responsible marijuana smokers in the US. Frank’s bill proposes that any American carrying less than 100 grams would not be charged with a crime.

Frank’s reasoning comes from the fact that current US marijuana laws place undue burdens on already over taxed law enforcement resources, punish American doctors that prescribe marijuana for medical use, and unfairly target and affect African Americans.

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Inbev eats Busch

Jul 16th

Posted by Dan Taylor in Food & Drink

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This buds for you….Belgium.

After 156 years of brewing the iconic ‘All-American’ beer, the Busch family finally decided to call it a day and go grab a cold one. Unfortunately, the cold ones no longer belong to them. On Sunday, the St. Louis based Anheuser-Busch company agreed to a $7/share buyout by Belgian based Inbev. At $7/share, the register receipt reads close to $52 Billion.

The sale brings to an end a nasty month long suit and countersuit dispute stemming from a hostile takeover bid from Inbev. Inbev initially began the proceedings by moving to oust Anheuser-Busch’s board. In a sudden reversal, when Inbev sweetened the deal from $5 a share to $7, August Busch IV and co. suddenly cleared their schudules to sit down at the table.

Some Anheuser-Busch employees have obvious concerns about job security and analysts say their worry has merit. White collar, middle- and upper-management positions, such as those in accounting, purchasing and human resources, could be cut to avoid duplication and trim expenses in St. Louis, which has been named the North American headquarters for the combined company.

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