Conserva tive Radical

Peggy, can you get me some coffee?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:34:35 -0500

thesmarttart:

No.

THAT’S the right idea, Peggy.

Mad Men! Go watch it if you haven’t already.

Awesome. Art by Fernando Mastrangelo. This was made of black...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:02:54 -0500

Awesome. Art by Fernando Mastrangelo. This was made of black beans, cornmeal, sugar and chili. h/t We Love You So.

If I Was [] Like You, a short film by Wesley Du. Part Two here....

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:42:05 -0500

If I Was [] Like You, a short film by Wesley Du. Part Two here. It’s pretty flawed, but I’d like to see Mr. Du’s work in the future. h/t Shadow and Act.

The Last Days of Gourmet. A photo-essay by Kevin DeMaria, former...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:24:31 -0500

The Last Days of Gourmet. A photo-essay by Kevin DeMaria, former art director for the defunct magazine. h/t Serious Eats.

Barack and Curtis: Manhood, Power and Respect. Great...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:19:51 -0500

Barack and Curtis: Manhood, Power and Respect. Great documentary, courtesy of Shadow and Act.

"[G]ive me a formula that identifies with a lot of transparency what your research costs are, and it..."

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:44:01 -0500

“[G]ive me a formula that identifies with a lot of transparency what your research costs are, and it may be appropriate to add that explicitly to your American price structure. But there hasn’t been the transparency we might like. They’re making money in each of those other countries. They’re selling drugs below cost in some countries in Africa, but when you look at Europe, there’s no way in the world they’re selling that drug at that price and losing money on it. So when you take that price and add research, does that triple the price? Let’s do the math. Let’s do the accounting. Let’s figure out the real numbers and factor that into the equation instead of having a debate that’s entirely rhetorical.”

- George Halvorson, c.e.o. of Kaiser Permanente, challenging the oft-stated argument that America’s high health care costs are related to the fact that we subsidize innovation (in medical technology and drug development). His interview with Ezra Klein (in two parts) is great.

He is brought to you by the insatiability of every child.

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:43:34 -0500

He is brought to you by the insatiability of every child. :

An ode to the Cookie Monster.

“I don’t adapt the dish. It’s done the real way. It’s...

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:45:37 -0500

“I don’t adapt the dish. It’s done the real way. It’s stuffed with herbs and I build a wood fire under the pig. I’m getting twelve pigs a week, between seventeen and eighteen pounds on average. I’m not going to mention names, but I’ve seen suckling pig on menus; I’ve ordered the dish; and you’re getting ribs from a 60-pound pig in your plate. My restaurant is the only one in the city that really does suckling pig, as far as I know. It’s fresh as can be, white, white. They’ve had nothing but their mother’s milk. Not to sound too cruel. The potatoes are organic fingerlings from a local guy upstate, simmered in milk. It ties the whole thing together: The suckling pig drinks only milk; and the potatoes are cooked in the milk. It’s a very honest, simple dish, but it makes perfect sense.”

Frank DeCarlo, chef and propietor of Peasant

This is the kind of dish that makes me see the value of pork (even though I would never eat it).

"Other comics, what people deem “alt comics,” a lot of them have egg on their face ‘cause..."

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:32:30 -0500

“Other comics, what people deem “alt comics,” a lot of them have egg on their face ‘cause they’re now making talking-animal movies. ‘Cause they sold out hard-core. And they have to answer to their fans now — “Hey, I took a shot at Dane,” but you’re in Alvin and the Chipmunks. And you know what? More power to you. You did a movie that goes against what you preached, and what you hard-core vehemently nailed me on. I know you got a kid to feed. You might have a sick mom that you have to take care of. And that’s okay. I’m not gonna take your legs out from under you. But I am aware that you put your head in your pillow, and maybe you should have bit your tongue a little bit.”

- Dane Cook

Horrifying. A Channel 4 news clip on the epidemic of rape in...

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:13:08 -0500

Horrifying. A Channel 4 news clip on the epidemic of rape in South Africa, particularly ‘corrective rape’ targeted at gay and bisexual women. h/t Shadow and Act

What if a civilized person doesn’t perform his duty? I...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:02:05 -0500

What if a civilized person doesn’t perform his duty? I think I’ll always have a soft spot for the RZA. h/t Nah Right.

Part Two… Catch the first part here.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:12 -0500

Part Two… Catch the first part here.

"Not since The Birth of a Nation has a mainstream movie demeaned the idea of black American life as..."

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:52:00 -0500

“Not since The Birth of a Nation has a mainstream movie demeaned the idea of black American life as much as Precious. Full of brazenly racist clichés (Precious steals and eats an entire bucket of fried chicken), it is a sociological horror show. Offering racist hysteria masquerading as social sensitivity, it’s been acclaimed on the international festival circuit that usually disdains movies about black Americans as somehow inartistic and unworthy.”

- Armond White, on Precious. It’s always a pleasure to watch Armond get incensed about something, even when it seems unjustified. Read the whole thing, it’s an interesting (if overheated) read.

"I ain’t really no nigga to search for attention or do shit to get attention. I never mentioned..."

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:49:57 -0500

“I ain’t really no nigga to search for attention or do shit to get attention. I never mentioned niggas’ names, or said anything about anything throughout my career to get no cool points—I just mind my business. But at the same time, I’m a man first. If I feel offended, I’ma speak on it. Like you, you’re not gonna be walking along and a motherfucker just say something crazy to you in the middle of Manhattan and you gonna just keep it moving? You’re gonna say your piece or what? [Laughs.]”

- Young Jeezy, on his recent beef with DJ Drama.

thedailywhat: Cyanide and Happiness. This happens to me at...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:41:02 -0500

thedailywhat:

Cyanide and Happiness.

This happens to me at least once a day.

FBBP #118 - We Like Comics

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:20:54 -0500

FBBP #118 - We Like Comics

jacquesofalltrades: The path to...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:08:26 -0500

jacquesofalltrades:

The path to happiness.

(via ilovecharts: lostandgone: cherylmarie

I think it’s really this simple. The cubicle/office is getting a little dusty right now. :)

The Unexamined World of Mike Bloomberg

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:01:58 -0500

The Unexamined World of Mike Bloomberg:

Sigh. I miss real NY newspapers. It’s kind of sad that no one ever looked under the surface of some of the mayor’s most highly touted accomplishments.

agentmlovestacos: Very cool character alignment chart. Bonus...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:04:32 -0500

agentmlovestacos:

Very cool character alignment chart. Bonus points for using that pic of Locke from LOST.

via thetalkinghead:

peetypassion:

Character Alignment

This is great.

Ryan Dunlavy mashes up Dr. Suess children’s books with...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:24:17 -0500

Ryan Dunlavy mashes up Dr. Suess children’s books with super-hero comics characters. Pretty funny. h/t Mike Lynch. “Oh, The Things You’ll Destroy!” is my favorite one.