She Doth Protest Too Much

10 Mar 2010
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thedailywhat:

It’s Educational! of the Day: Mattel announced today that it plans to release a line of premium dolls for adults called the “Barbie Fashion Model Collection,” which will include a set of dolls based on characters from the critically acclaimed AMC show Mad Men.
From the New York Times:

“ ‘Mad Men’ represents so beautifully the universe that created Barbie,” said Robert Thompson, professor of television and popular culture at Syracuse University, because the series is about the selling of the American consumer society. […]
“I have this fantasy of an 8-year-old getting a set” of the dolls, he added, “and saying: ‘Mom, can Chelsea come over? We want to play “The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit.” I’m going to be the organization man, and she’s going to be the soulless drone.’ ”

The dolls will be available for purchase through amctv.com, barbiecollector.com, and at specialty stores for $74.95 each.

Sweet fancy Moses. I want a Joan doll. Shut up.

It’s Educational! of the Day: Mattel announced today that it plans to release a line of premium dolls for adults called the “Barbie Fashion Model Collection,” which will include a set of dolls based on characters from the critically acclaimed AMC show Mad Men.

From the New York Times:

“ ‘Mad Men’ represents so beautifully the universe that created Barbie,” said Robert Thompson, professor of television and popular culture at Syracuse University, because the series is about the selling of the American consumer society. […]

“I have this fantasy of an 8-year-old getting a set” of the dolls, he added, “and saying: ‘Mom, can Chelsea come over? We want to play “The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit.” I’m going to be the organization man, and she’s going to be the soulless drone.’ ”

The dolls will be available for purchase through amctv.com, barbiecollector.com, and at specialty stores for $74.95 each.

Sweet fancy Moses. I want a Joan doll. Shut up.

9 Mar 2010
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hennypotter:

“one minute you’re defending the whole galaxy and suddenly you find yourself sipping down darjeeling…”

“…with Marie Antoinette and her little sister!”

9 Mar 2010
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'I do' in DC

Today is awesome. Today the first day same-sex couples can get married in DC.

9 Mar 2010
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lindsayhuffman:

Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cookies

I found this recipe on flickr, who linked it back to the Vegan Diva, who sited Soy Not Oi, a popular cookbook/zine. B and I are huge fans of both peanut butter and chocolate, and even bigger fans when the two are combined. I figured these would be a great way to break in the new Kitchen Aid, and oh my… I was right! These very well could have been the best cookies I’ve ever made (or eaten for that matter). They tasted something like a Reese’s cup in a cookie… and SURPRISE! They’re veeegaaaan! This recipe, while a little time consuming, will become a staple when entertaining or needing to impress skeptical omni’s.

Cookie Dough:

1-1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Earth Balance, softened
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg replacer equal to two eggs (I used Ener-G)

Cookie Filling:

3/4 cup peanut butter
3/4 confectioners sugar

In a small bowl combine flour, cocoa, and baking soda; blend well. In large bowl, beat sugar, brown sugar, Earth Balance, and 1/4 cup peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and egg replacer; beat well. Stir in flour mixture until blended and set aside.

In a small bowl, (preferably a vintage Pyrex mixing bowl – I’m kidding! Just seeing if you’re paying attention) combine filling ingredients and blend well. Roll into one-inch balls.

For each cookie, with floured hands (I didn’t flour my hands and it worked out fine, and probably a lot less messy), shape about 1 tablespoon cookie dough around one peanut butter ball, covering completely. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet (I lined the sheet with parchment paper). Flatten slightly, as these cookies don’t really spread! Bake at 375 degrees for 7 – 9 minutes or until set and slightly cracked. Cool on wire racks.

OMG YES

These looks incredible.

Seems easy enough to swap out eggs and butter for the substitutes (soy allergies), I think a little experiment is in order this weekend

8 Mar 2010
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When Books Could Change Your Life: Why What We Pore Over At 12 May Be The Most Important Reading We Ever Do

Oh man, do you remember these books? Reading this article got me thinking about all those books that are the signposts of my childhood. My copy of The Secret Garden has dogeared pages and a broken spine, I’ve owned it since I was ten and refuse to get rid of it. I have my old copies of The Chronicles of Narnia, too. I’m collecting vintage copies of all thirteen books of L. Frank Baum’s Oz series. Beauty by Robin McKinley is my favorite book of all time (of ALL TIME) and I first read that when I was eleven.

When I was growing up, some of my best friends were books. Dorothy and Ozma were my playmates, so were the Pevensie kids, Laura and Mary Ingalls and Betsy, Tacy and Tib. I had the most wonderful adventures inside the pages of those books. Once I slipped into the world I could spend hours there. I learned my sense of wonder and of magic there, what it meant to be a family, what it meant to be myself. I even learned about death and loss there.

I love to read, I L-O-V-E to read. There’s a book on my desk right now waiting for me to dive in when I finish typing. I’ll read damn near anything anyone recommends to me. And some of these new books make me laugh and make me cry, move me or shake me profoundly. But when I’m at loose ends with nothing waiting for me in the “to read” pile, I often find myself revisiting all my old friends. And I still love them all as much as I always did. And I always will.

8 Mar 2010
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You think you’re immune. You’re not.

ericmortensen:

allisonandgeoffrey:

Warning. If you have a heart and a pet this will probably make you sniffle at your desk when you watch it at work.

soupsoup:

georgiaisyourfriend:

Jimmy Stewart reads a poem about his dog, Beau, on Johnny Carson

8 Mar 2010
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The story behind Oscar's "Kanye moment" - Oscar Nominations, Academy Awards 2010

(via aoneal)

Thanks for posting this, I had no idea what was going on. Regardless of the truth of the situation (which is probably somewhere between the two sides), woman still came off as a crazy.

8 Mar 2010
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From a press release I just received about the LXD’s performance at the Oscars.

lizlet:

Here are a few highlights of The LXD performers for your Oscar coverage:
Sherlock Holmes – This West Side Story style homage pitted LXD B-boys Spee-d, Legacy, Cloud and Flipz against contemporary dancers in a fight for the affection of the girls. B-boy or breaking is the original hip-hop style.

The Hurt Locker – LXDs Frantic slowly pops, waves and mimes his way across the stage while all around is chaos in this powerful number that mixes hip-hop with military style.

The Fantastic Mr. Fox- LXD B-boys Kid David and Luigi seemingly float across the stage with their smooth floor work in this light, up beat number that features LXD dancers showing off impressive b-boying, krumping and tricking styles.

UP – Were you blown away by Madd Chadd’s legendary robot skills in this contemporary homage to An American in Paris? We were. It’s the dancing greats - Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers as interpreted through b-boy and contemporary dancing.

Avatar – Spellbinding, a pure celebration of dance that captured the energy and spirit of the film. It fused together all styles of dance into an exciting, climatic end finale.

Emphasis added. Because maybe you weren’t quite sure what was happening.

I really enjoyed the dance performances by LXD, it was probably my favorite part of the night outside of Kathryn Bigelow winning Best Director. And I would like to point out that I spotted at least 3 former contestants from So You Think You Can Dance within the company, so that was cool, too.