Speaking to MSNBC on Monday, the longtime magazine scribe said that the Obama administration is not "too crazy about Krugman" (no surprise, considering how much criticism Krugman has laid on the White House's economic policies) and that, in private, they "think he is naďve."
"They think he is naive, that his idea of bank nationalization is not going to work," said Thomas. "But they are careful not to criticize him on the record."
"You know, I think the administration is trying to ignore Krugman, quite frankly," Thomas went on. "But they can't entirely because he has a big voice. You know, that platform of the New York Times, that's a big platform. And he's got his Nobel Prize. You have to take him seriously and can't just ignore him.
was shamed into admitting that id never heard of phantom of the paradise. ill just suggest at first blush it doesnt seem of a particular type that would necessarily interest me. but what do i know.
never heard of this but worth a look tonight on hbo2, Shadow of the Vampire.
Premised on the notion that F.W. Murnau's silent horror classic Nosferatu was actually a documentary, Shadow of the Vampire manages to turn a highly dubious concept into a subtle and deliciously mordant comedy.
another chance to tivo children of paradise tonight at 1am on tcm.
they're good for your heart...
proof positive that computer science depts are no longer the domain of asexual geeks.
if only i had something handy and absorbent to clean up this blood.
A Guardian Television report suggests that 75% of the 80,000 Afghan army troops are regular marijuana users.
TED bread
the tv doesnt count as light? it says nothing about ambient illumination, right? ok, im in. i think i only have one bulb that isnt burned out anyway.
per se bat menu for those than can afford it
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Ramp ALERT: Ramps Now On Menus Across Town
For the love of God, the long wait is over. The ramps have arrived, per Little Giant's Julie Taras Wallach:
"A sure sign of spring! Little Giant receives it's first shipment of ramps this afternoon...20 pounds total. We'll be featuring ramps all season and the spring menu debuts Monday!"
Ramp ALERT: Ramps Now On Menus Across Town
For the love of God, the long wait is over. The ramps have arrived, per Little Giant's Julie Taras Wallach:
"A sure sign of spring! Little Giant receives it's first shipment of ramps this afternoon...20 pounds total. We'll be featuring ramps all season and the spring menu debuts Monday!"
forgot that the famous larry bird v magic johnson 1979 ncaa finals matchup is replaying now on espn classic.
im making this tonight. i started out looking for a spaghet primavera but was swayed by the lamb. : Pasta with Lamb-and-Cherry-Tomato Ragu (pls forget that its RR) ...i posted this for a bookmark
roland hedley alert
So I waited patiently and then decided to pounce with a sharp follow-up. From just a few feet away, I could see in his body language that the normally calm and cool president was perturbed. But it's in moments like that we sometimes find out what's really on a president's mind. In this case, he's not happy about the scrutiny on AIG. So he did slap me down a bit.
nytimes today
March 25, 2009, 12:08 PM
An Almost-Meatless Diet
A recent report from The Archives of Internal Medicine found that regular eaters of red meat had a modestly higher risk of dying during a 10-year study period than those who ate very little meat. And beyond personal health, many people are finding other reasons to eat less meat. Several reports now say meat consumption contributes to global warming, and regular reports about animal cruelty and the meat industry have caused many people to lose their appetite for meat. At the same time, meat tastes good, and many people don’t want to become full vegetarians.
As a result, some people are trying to cut back on meat, but not give it up altogether. While it sounds simple, eating a little meat can sometimes be harder than eating none at all.
“Vegetarian recipes and traditions are everywhere,” writes my colleague Mark Bittman, who counts himself as a meat-eater who has scaled back. “But in the American style of eating — with meat usually at the center of the plate — it can be difficult to eat two ounces of beef and call it dinner.”
Now there’s a new cookbook for the reluctant meat eater who doesn’t want to go vegetarian: “Almost Meatless: Recipes That Are Better for Your Health and the Planet,” by Joy Manning and Tara Mataraza Desmond (Ten Speed Press).
Ms. Manning, who was a vegetarian from the age of 14 until 26, said the idea for the book began when she realized that she was eating a lot of processed “vegetarian junk food.”
“I came to the conclusion that an almost-meatless diet was healthier, tastier, and more ethical,” said Ms. Manning, now 31. “I didn’t want to dive into the meat-centric meals that are typical of most non-vegetarians.” Notably, Ms. Manning said she lost weight after adding a little meat back into her diet.
Below, I’ve included three “Almost Meatless” recipes: Chicken and Biscuit Pot Pie; Corn and Cod Cakes; and Springtime Spaghetti Carbonara.
March 25, 2009, 12:08 PM
An Almost-Meatless Diet
A recent report from The Archives of Internal Medicine found that regular eaters of red meat had a modestly higher risk of dying during a 10-year study period than those who ate very little meat. And beyond personal health, many people are finding other reasons to eat less meat. Several reports now say meat consumption contributes to global warming, and regular reports about animal cruelty and the meat industry have caused many people to lose their appetite for meat. At the same time, meat tastes good, and many people don’t want to become full vegetarians.
As a result, some people are trying to cut back on meat, but not give it up altogether. While it sounds simple, eating a little meat can sometimes be harder than eating none at all.
“Vegetarian recipes and traditions are everywhere,” writes my colleague Mark Bittman, who counts himself as a meat-eater who has scaled back. “But in the American style of eating — with meat usually at the center of the plate — it can be difficult to eat two ounces of beef and call it dinner.”
Now there’s a new cookbook for the reluctant meat eater who doesn’t want to go vegetarian: “Almost Meatless: Recipes That Are Better for Your Health and the Planet,” by Joy Manning and Tara Mataraza Desmond (Ten Speed Press).
Ms. Manning, who was a vegetarian from the age of 14 until 26, said the idea for the book began when she realized that she was eating a lot of processed “vegetarian junk food.”
“I came to the conclusion that an almost-meatless diet was healthier, tastier, and more ethical,” said Ms. Manning, now 31. “I didn’t want to dive into the meat-centric meals that are typical of most non-vegetarians.” Notably, Ms. Manning said she lost weight after adding a little meat back into her diet.
Below, I’ve included three “Almost Meatless” recipes: Chicken and Biscuit Pot Pie; Corn and Cod Cakes; and Springtime Spaghetti Carbonara.
Chuck Jones fest on TCM tonight. Jim & I were talking about this the other day. Documentary, classic Looney Tunes and The Phantom Tollbooth, which I may revisit having seen it when it was released in 1970. I was disappointed at the time, but that was usually the case with anything where I’d read the book first. Maybe it looks better now.
jim, perhaps you need to treat yourself to a 1969 charger for your birthday?
diy bumpersticker reads: all you tailgaters are festered maggots. - erin
entertaining jeffrey tambor interview
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