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Better Eggs
The Food Lab: Do 'Better' Eggs Really Taste Better? I was surprised; I was SURE that the fancy eggs must objectively taste better than factory eggs. But it looks like it's all colour and personal expectations. Freshness seems to be the only factor that really affects taste. Whatever. I still think having chickens would be cool. :)
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Amplified Sewing Machine
Amplified Sewing Machine. Huh! Apparently the Breeders song "S.O.S." actually includes this. I have Last Splash on my iPhone so I just verified it for myself. Neat! I'll have to bring that up the next time I run into the Deal sisters.
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RunningBlog: Week 35
Week 35
And up and down week. My new shoes (Asics Gel Kayano 16s) arrived on Friday so I immediately started wearing them around the house to break them in. On Sunday I decided to risk wearing them on my long run. They're just so comfortable! The Snook joined me for a 5:1 run/walk to Centennial Park. We did about 6km and then switched to a 3:1 ratio for the trip home. I did a bit extra to make up the distance I needed. I felt pretty good on that run; my back didn't hurt and my foot felt okay. Tuesday, however, was disastrous. I felt slow; I was thirsty; and every muscle was sore. It was such a slog. Then today I bounced back again. My legs are still sore, but my pace dropped by 30s/km. My hips are so tight though, I think I might try to arrange a massage this weekend.
Total this week: 25.5km (15.9mi)
Total in 2010: 654.32km (408.95mi)
To reach my goal of running 1000km in 2010, I should be at 673km right now. So I'm about 20km behind pace. I'm slowly clawing back ground though!
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And up and down week. My new shoes (Asics Gel Kayano 16s) arrived on Friday so I immediately started wearing them around the house to break them in. On Sunday I decided to risk wearing them on my long run. They're just so comfortable! The Snook joined me for a 5:1 run/walk to Centennial Park. We did about 6km and then switched to a 3:1 ratio for the trip home. I did a bit extra to make up the distance I needed. I felt pretty good on that run; my back didn't hurt and my foot felt okay. Tuesday, however, was disastrous. I felt slow; I was thirsty; and every muscle was sore. It was such a slog. Then today I bounced back again. My legs are still sore, but my pace dropped by 30s/km. My hips are so tight though, I think I might try to arrange a massage this weekend.
Total this week: 25.5km (15.9mi)
Total in 2010: 654.32km (408.95mi)
To reach my goal of running 1000km in 2010, I should be at 673km right now. So I'm about 20km behind pace. I'm slowly clawing back ground though!
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Bazaar Beer Cafe
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San Francisco Values
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Another easy skirt
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Perspective
Perspective
For those outside Australia who don't know, we had a federal election two weeks ago. The result was so close that they're still not exactly sure who's going to be the Prime Minister. (It's basically a tie between the two biggest parties, so they're both trying to woo the few independents who were elected over to their side to form a majority.) Many of my Australian friends were extremely disappointed in this result. I saw comments on Twitter about how disillusioned they were with their fellow Australians. I saw people lamenting how stupid a lot of the the voters were. (We have compulsory voting here, so everybody HAS to turn up on polling day. Many of them chose to register blank votes though in protest of the major parties.) There are people who truly believe that this election presages a really dark time for Australia.
All I can say is: at least it's not this crap. I'd still rather live here than in a country where supposedly a full QUARTER of the population believe that the President is a Muslim. Where a significant portion of them believe he's the actual, literal Antichrist. Where Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh poison minds with their insinuations and manipulations. Where Sarah Palin incites violence and is somehow still viable as a Presidential candidate.
Trust me, Australia. I'll take Tony Abbott over those ass-clown fundamentalist fearmongers any day.
And yeah, I've been trying not to talk politics here for a while, because I know it upsets some members of my family, and I'll probably receive some loony drive-by comments from randoms as well. But as Ebert says, it's time for reasonable people to start speaking up instead of ignoring this crap out of politeness.
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For those outside Australia who don't know, we had a federal election two weeks ago. The result was so close that they're still not exactly sure who's going to be the Prime Minister. (It's basically a tie between the two biggest parties, so they're both trying to woo the few independents who were elected over to their side to form a majority.) Many of my Australian friends were extremely disappointed in this result. I saw comments on Twitter about how disillusioned they were with their fellow Australians. I saw people lamenting how stupid a lot of the the voters were. (We have compulsory voting here, so everybody HAS to turn up on polling day. Many of them chose to register blank votes though in protest of the major parties.) There are people who truly believe that this election presages a really dark time for Australia.
All I can say is: at least it's not this crap. I'd still rather live here than in a country where supposedly a full QUARTER of the population believe that the President is a Muslim. Where a significant portion of them believe he's the actual, literal Antichrist. Where Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh poison minds with their insinuations and manipulations. Where Sarah Palin incites violence and is somehow still viable as a Presidential candidate.
Trust me, Australia. I'll take Tony Abbott over those ass-clown fundamentalist fearmongers any day.
And yeah, I've been trying not to talk politics here for a while, because I know it upsets some members of my family, and I'll probably receive some loony drive-by comments from randoms as well. But as Ebert says, it's time for reasonable people to start speaking up instead of ignoring this crap out of politeness.
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Shared today on Google Reader
Shared today on Google Reader:
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- This is how I feel about buying apps - The Oatmeal - True, true.
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Steampunk Optimus Prime
I don't normally go in for steampunk, but I think this Optimus Prime as steam locomotive is pretty sweet. Mom, show that to Joey!
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Shared today on Google Reader
Shared today on Google Reader:
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- Star Wars Cross-Stitch Baby Blanket And Pillow Gift Set
- Super Mario Sweater - Adorable! I've been thinking for a while about doing something similar. 8-bit sprites look great in intarsia.
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Central Park location map
The Central Park website now includes a location map. Initially, I expect it to show me around the Central Park site. For example, when I clicked the Shopping tab, I expected it to show me where the shopping facilities would be on site. Instead, it shows nearby shopping facilities like the Broadway Centre. Basically, I think the point of the tool is to convince apartment buyers that Chippendale is near Newtown, Glebe, Broadway and the city, which I guess it does.
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Ben Folds + Nick Hornby + Pomplamoose
Me: Dude. Ben Folds + Nick Hornby + Pomplamoose.
Snook: Hah. Hipster asplosion.
Me: Totally.
I love it!
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Snook: Hah. Hipster asplosion.
Me: Totally.
I love it!
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Joss Whedon in Sydney
Joss Whedon in Sydney
Yesterday I joined the Snook and Kunaal at the Sydney Opera House to see Joss Whedon. It was pretty fun! Joss was hilarious, and Wil Andersen didn't do too bad a job interviewing either. (There are a lot of quotes from the event here.) Then they opened it up for questions at the end, and I just CRINGED knowing what was going to happen. The Nerd Parade began! Instead of asking anything, you know, insightful, fully half of the people chosen used the opportunity to A) show off their fanboi credentials; B) beg Joss for a job/hug/lock of hair; C) explain their weirdo name, like we cared; D) ramble on and on in such a way that nobody knew what the actual question was. I mean, I know they're my people and all, but why is it always the Aspies who go for the microphones?
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Yesterday I joined the Snook and Kunaal at the Sydney Opera House to see Joss Whedon. It was pretty fun! Joss was hilarious, and Wil Andersen didn't do too bad a job interviewing either. (There are a lot of quotes from the event here.) Then they opened it up for questions at the end, and I just CRINGED knowing what was going to happen. The Nerd Parade began! Instead of asking anything, you know, insightful, fully half of the people chosen used the opportunity to A) show off their fanboi credentials; B) beg Joss for a job/hug/lock of hair; C) explain their weirdo name, like we cared; D) ramble on and on in such a way that nobody knew what the actual question was. I mean, I know they're my people and all, but why is it always the Aspies who go for the microphones?
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That's one excited customer
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We're trying to have a society here!
I will totally cop to being a Politeness Enforcer. Granted, if a bus was empty I wouldn't bother, but if it's getting full and you have your bag on a seat? Be prepared to move it!
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Historical knitting nerdery
Historical knitting nerdery
Digital Resources from the Knitting Reference Library WSA . The University of Southampton have digitized much of Richard Rutt's collection of 19th century knitting books. They're brilliant. (Link courtesy of peacay's Google Reader feed.)
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Digital Resources from the Knitting Reference Library WSA . The University of Southampton have digitized much of Richard Rutt's collection of 19th century knitting books. They're brilliant. (Link courtesy of peacay's Google Reader feed.)
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Things Organized Neatly
Things Organized Neatly. Like crack to my organization-obsessed soul...
Every single time I went to type the word I spelled it 'organisation' with an S. Australia, I think you win this one!
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Every single time I went to type the word I spelled it 'organisation' with an S. Australia, I think you win this one!
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Running the Golden Years
I just discovered that Dan Clark - who sent me the wonderful 13.1 medal mentioned in GGR Episode 9 - has started his own blog and podcast: Running the Golden Years. Thank you again Dan! I'll be reading and listening. :)
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RunningBlog: Week 34
Week 34
Things are slowly improving. I still feel sore and tired, but my pace is getting better. I went for a long run Sunday night and did 5:1 run/walk the whole way. My right foot was bothering more than usual. (I've ordered some new shoes to see if that helps.) My training plan has me doing 5 miles on my morning runs, but I backed off that a little. I just need to get my legs used to running on concrete again, I guess.
Aug. 22: 11.22km
Aug. 25: 7.03km
Aug. 27: 5.50km
Total this week: 23.75km (14.8mi)
Total in 2010: 628.82km (393mi)
I've clawed back a little ground in my goal to run 1000km in 2010. I'm still about 25km behind pace though...
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Things are slowly improving. I still feel sore and tired, but my pace is getting better. I went for a long run Sunday night and did 5:1 run/walk the whole way. My right foot was bothering more than usual. (I've ordered some new shoes to see if that helps.) My training plan has me doing 5 miles on my morning runs, but I backed off that a little. I just need to get my legs used to running on concrete again, I guess.
Aug. 22: 11.22km
Aug. 25: 7.03km
Aug. 27: 5.50km
Total this week: 23.75km (14.8mi)
Total in 2010: 628.82km (393mi)
I've clawed back a little ground in my goal to run 1000km in 2010. I'm still about 25km behind pace though...
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