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08/17/2009 22:05 #49564
Father?I love these ads so much. They make me chortle.
08/06/2009 10:04 #49468
Hairy SausageI just read about this most delicious sounding dish: Russian Hairy Sausage.
They look like this uncooked
But boil them for a little bit and they look like this
Just stick pasta through sausage, boil, and enjoy a sensation akin to eating foot long bacteria.
They look like this uncooked
But boil them for a little bit and they look like this
Just stick pasta through sausage, boil, and enjoy a sensation akin to eating foot long bacteria.
08/05/2009 15:03 #49464
Clinton Frees Journalists08/04/2009 09:39 #49452
Great American NewsYesterday a story was posted to the Buffalo News about the Great American News porn shop on Niagara Street. They do not have the proper permits to run part of their business.
So, let us play a fun little game. Who would you rather be? A city inspector who has to walk through both theaters and movie booths, or the lawyer representing them from a law firm with the name Green Scime in it?
"We're going to address everything," said Michael Deal of the Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria law firm. "We intend on working in cooperation with the permitting people."
The major concerns involve a section of the building that includes two theaters, said Sole. One room can seat about 45 people, while the other can accommodate about 25. It also has an arcade area where people can view films by feeding tokens into machines.
"They basically turned a storage area into a place for public assembly," said Sole. "They've changed the parameters of their business activity."
So, let us play a fun little game. Who would you rather be? A city inspector who has to walk through both theaters and movie booths, or the lawyer representing them from a law firm with the name Green Scime in it?
metalpeter - 08/04/09 19:20
I kinda forgot about that place, haven't been there in a long time and never been to the viewing both or movie area, not sure if they where there the last time. I all ways wondered what was upstairs though. Not sure who I would rather be. I can't imagine watching a Porno with a bunch of other people. Maybe a really good one but it would feel so strange, like I want to whip it out but I can't or can I? I guess being the inspector might be fun.
I kinda forgot about that place, haven't been there in a long time and never been to the viewing both or movie area, not sure if they where there the last time. I all ways wondered what was upstairs though. Not sure who I would rather be. I can't imagine watching a Porno with a bunch of other people. Maybe a really good one but it would feel so strange, like I want to whip it out but I can't or can I? I guess being the inspector might be fun.
mrmike - 08/04/09 15:05
I don't know, the Lipsitz is not exactly a glamourous precurser.
I don't know, the Lipsitz is not exactly a glamourous precurser.
tinypliny - 08/04/09 10:07
Scum + Grime = Scime?
Scum + Grime = Scime?
07/15/2009 11:58 #49297
Change BuffaloUgh,
So, Jim Heaney of the Buffalo News ran a story about how Councilmember David and the Brown administration are under investigation from the DA and the FBI. Hurrah!
This is just part of an endless stream of scandals. $30,000 of anti-poverty money used to purchase blackberries. Over a million in anti-poverty money being used to run a restaurant. Sending emails to city employees telling them they had to work on his campaign.
Property taxes are lower, but assessments raise the price of homes and the total amount taxed. Violent crime is up 6.5% this year. What economic development has taken place? A new court house is not long term development. Tearing down the aud is not long term development.
Charges of ethics violations, election law crimes, endless corruption, and failure to meet most campaign promises would topple the mayor of a better city. But we are not a better city. We are a good city run by bad people.
A few days later, the Mayor handed in 21,000 signatures on his petitions for reelection. He needed only 2,000 to qualify.
But, he has a challenger! South district councilmember Mickey Kearns is gunning for the Mayor's office. Rumor has it that scandals and corruption in the Brown administration are going to send people flocking to support Kearns. Rumor has it that he should be handing in over 3,500 signatures!
Wait, 3,500? That is it?
We do not have a mayor with a vision for a sustainable future for our city. But he will be mayor for four more years as he does not have a serious challenger. With a number like 3.5K it isn't even certain that he will be on the ballot.
Really? There has to be someone around here who wont flop around the political stage like a fish.
So, Jim Heaney of the Buffalo News ran a story about how Councilmember David and the Brown administration are under investigation from the DA and the FBI. Hurrah!
This is just part of an endless stream of scandals. $30,000 of anti-poverty money used to purchase blackberries. Over a million in anti-poverty money being used to run a restaurant. Sending emails to city employees telling them they had to work on his campaign.
Property taxes are lower, but assessments raise the price of homes and the total amount taxed. Violent crime is up 6.5% this year. What economic development has taken place? A new court house is not long term development. Tearing down the aud is not long term development.
Charges of ethics violations, election law crimes, endless corruption, and failure to meet most campaign promises would topple the mayor of a better city. But we are not a better city. We are a good city run by bad people.
A few days later, the Mayor handed in 21,000 signatures on his petitions for reelection. He needed only 2,000 to qualify.
But, he has a challenger! South district councilmember Mickey Kearns is gunning for the Mayor's office. Rumor has it that scandals and corruption in the Brown administration are going to send people flocking to support Kearns. Rumor has it that he should be handing in over 3,500 signatures!
Wait, 3,500? That is it?
We do not have a mayor with a vision for a sustainable future for our city. But he will be mayor for four more years as he does not have a serious challenger. With a number like 3.5K it isn't even certain that he will be on the ballot.
Really? There has to be someone around here who wont flop around the political stage like a fish.
tiburon1724 - 08/04/09 23:13
Unfortunately Brown will be mayor for quite some time. He's black. In Buffalo. He will only be defeated by another black probably.
Unfortunately Brown will be mayor for quite some time. He's black. In Buffalo. He will only be defeated by another black probably.
metalpeter - 07/16/09 18:27
My Understanding that the Brown thing is nothing new, that thing of getting city workers to work on your campaign is very old. I won't say it is as old as the Chicago Gangs but for buffalo it isn't new, It is Just a Black Guy doing it now instead of the "Old Money White Boys Club". The corruption under brown won't stick to him. He didn't do it, it was people under him and he will get re-elected for 4 more years. In politics no one ever really goes to jail. It is a rigged system. The System is set up to favor incumbents. It takes lots of money to run for office, but it shouldn't. So then once you get in you Now kinda owe the people who got you in. I say that this is true at all levels. The Honest truth is that if you want a new waterfront or a New Staduim for the Bills, Or a new park, or to be able to have chickens in your Yard. You Have to do it on your own, you Have to be the change. Is that what is called a grass roots movement?
My Understanding that the Brown thing is nothing new, that thing of getting city workers to work on your campaign is very old. I won't say it is as old as the Chicago Gangs but for buffalo it isn't new, It is Just a Black Guy doing it now instead of the "Old Money White Boys Club". The corruption under brown won't stick to him. He didn't do it, it was people under him and he will get re-elected for 4 more years. In politics no one ever really goes to jail. It is a rigged system. The System is set up to favor incumbents. It takes lots of money to run for office, but it shouldn't. So then once you get in you Now kinda owe the people who got you in. I say that this is true at all levels. The Honest truth is that if you want a new waterfront or a New Staduim for the Bills, Or a new park, or to be able to have chickens in your Yard. You Have to do it on your own, you Have to be the change. Is that what is called a grass roots movement?
joshua - 07/15/09 15:56
Oh my god I don't mean to repeat post so much but I can see a burgeoning bromance between Mickey Kearns and I. Blue collar boy, son of a city firefighter, started out as a sanitation worker and worked his way up from the bottom to become a successful fundraiser and Common Councilman. He doesn't appear to be a career man like Byron Brown or Antoine Thompson. I might be considering working for a politician's campaign for the first time.
Oh my god I don't mean to repeat post so much but I can see a burgeoning bromance between Mickey Kearns and I. Blue collar boy, son of a city firefighter, started out as a sanitation worker and worked his way up from the bottom to become a successful fundraiser and Common Councilman. He doesn't appear to be a career man like Byron Brown or Antoine Thompson. I might be considering working for a politician's campaign for the first time.
joshua - 07/15/09 15:53
Alright I'm in, I signed up for his e-list.
Alright I'm in, I signed up for his e-list.
joshua - 07/15/09 15:39
Byron Brown should be wearing federal property for the misappropriation of funds and abuse of City Hall employees. Do you know what his rationalization was for the city hall employee scandal? "It wasn't illegal because the e-mails were distributed from private property, rather than city property." I'm not making this up - I heard him (or his spokesman, can't remember) say this very thing on NPR this week.
Byron Brown should be wearing federal property for the misappropriation of funds and abuse of City Hall employees. Do you know what his rationalization was for the city hall employee scandal? "It wasn't illegal because the e-mails were distributed from private property, rather than city property." I'm not making this up - I heard him (or his spokesman, can't remember) say this very thing on NPR this week.
joshua - 07/15/09 14:45
I know absolutely nothing about Mickey Kearns but I support him.
I know absolutely nothing about Mickey Kearns but I support him.
james - 07/15/09 14:20
Coffee: I like Kearns a lot. He is a great councilman and is one of the good guys. The fact that he defeated the establishment candidate to get his seat is great. I have no doubt that his motives are good and that he would be a better mayor.
Jason: I don't think a viable second party is all that meaningful in this town. The sort of change that would make a sizable portion of the city change party would be something bigger than Buffalo. There are good politicians and bad politicians and their attending factions. I just hope more good politicians steer those factions to better ends.
Mike: I wonder if Sam will ever run again. He might love what he does in Albany too much, and god did he pass a lot of amazing leg this year.
Drew: You have my vote. Let me know when you want to start fundraising.
Coffee: I like Kearns a lot. He is a great councilman and is one of the good guys. The fact that he defeated the establishment candidate to get his seat is great. I have no doubt that his motives are good and that he would be a better mayor.
Jason: I don't think a viable second party is all that meaningful in this town. The sort of change that would make a sizable portion of the city change party would be something bigger than Buffalo. There are good politicians and bad politicians and their attending factions. I just hope more good politicians steer those factions to better ends.
Mike: I wonder if Sam will ever run again. He might love what he does in Albany too much, and god did he pass a lot of amazing leg this year.
Drew: You have my vote. Let me know when you want to start fundraising.
drew - 07/15/09 13:09
I need to wait a few years before I run.
I need to wait a few years before I run.
dcoffee - 07/15/09 13:05
Brown has a 'with us or against us' way of doing business, that's not good for the city. There is a culture of corruption in this city and we need new leaders that view public service as an honor and a privelage, not a means of self glorification.
Sure there's been construction and development in the city during Brown's tenure, but that has more to do with an active and involved public. We've taken a hands on approach to our city because we're sick and tired of waiting for honest leadership at City Hall.
Kearns is not looking for glory, he just wants to be able to do more to help his hometown.
I'm glad I'm a registered Democrat.
Brown has a 'with us or against us' way of doing business, that's not good for the city. There is a culture of corruption in this city and we need new leaders that view public service as an honor and a privelage, not a means of self glorification.
Sure there's been construction and development in the city during Brown's tenure, but that has more to do with an active and involved public. We've taken a hands on approach to our city because we're sick and tired of waiting for honest leadership at City Hall.
Kearns is not looking for glory, he just wants to be able to do more to help his hometown.
I'm glad I'm a registered Democrat.
jason - 07/15/09 12:59
There is no credible competition in the Republican Party. People in Buffalo won't ever pull the lever for an R, no matter how shady Brown turns out to be. Change has to come from within the Democratic Party, and I hope you work towards that end.
There is no credible competition in the Republican Party. People in Buffalo won't ever pull the lever for an R, no matter how shady Brown turns out to be. Change has to come from within the Democratic Party, and I hope you work towards that end.
mrmike - 07/15/09 12:07
This is where I get frustrated with the system. It seems like we have been annointing candidates instead of letting the primary system work. Kearns unfortunately stands no chance short of divine intervention. Trying to unseat the sitting mayor of the same party is a tall order in slow thinking Buffalo. The republicans can't really sell anybody so they don't try. To improve on the long nap we are currently under, we need somebody of even higher profile to trump the current setup -- like Sam, perhaps.
This is where I get frustrated with the system. It seems like we have been annointing candidates instead of letting the primary system work. Kearns unfortunately stands no chance short of divine intervention. Trying to unseat the sitting mayor of the same party is a tall order in slow thinking Buffalo. The republicans can't really sell anybody so they don't try. To improve on the long nap we are currently under, we need somebody of even higher profile to trump the current setup -- like Sam, perhaps.
If I walked into a Room and asked "does any one want to eat my Hairy ..... " well you get my point
LOL, precisely (e:metalpeter) - it doesn't look half as disgusting as it sounds.
What a bad name who would want to eat it based on the name. It sounds like if Royalty made a porno or something.
Looks like olives on mushroom slices.
squid ink pasta is so delicious! I don't know what those eyes are made of. It looks like a green peppercorn on egg white?
i'm sorry, and what are the eyes made of? little over hard egg bits? ugh...I just threw up in my mouth a little.
the black pasta is particularly disgusting.
for some reason that reminds my of King Herod, or the Marquis de Sade.
yuck. it just ain't right.
That is so sick. I would not eat that.
i have been seeing those everywhere lately, they must be all the rage all of a sudden
Wow - that beats the cadaver cake. LOL
Have a most rewarding year ahead, James!! :)
hahahahahaha!!!!! Thank you for posting this!!!!