Monthly Archives: May 2008

Bush, on golf

“I don’t want some mom whose son may have recently died to see the commander in chief playing golf. I feel I owe it to the families to be in solidarity as best as I can with them. And I think playing golf during a war just sends the wrong signal.” – George W. Bush

Micro Fueler Is First Ethanol Kit for Brewing Backyard Biofuels on the Cheap – Popular Mechanics

I thought this was a great idea:Micro Fueler Is First Ethanol Kit for Brewing Backyard Biofuels on the Cheap – Popular Mechanics But consider the economics: the machine costs $10k alone. From the article, 10 gallons of sugar makes one gallon of ethanol. From my homebrewing experience, 10 gallons of sugar equals (roughly) 30-40 pounds [...]

Obesity as a cause of global warming? : Booster Shots : Los Angeles Times

Fat people cause global warming? Sure. Why not… In other news: Every time you masturbate, God kills a kitten. Obesity as a cause of global warming? : Booster Shots : Los Angeles Times Ah, an oldie but a goodie: post hoc ergo propter hoc. If you follow their idiotic logic, we should ban athletes too [...]

Coors Light vented can!

Proof that if you’re dumb enough to drink Coors Light, you’re also dumb enough to fall for a gimmick like this. I was previously unaware that suction developing in the can was a hazard to beer consumption. Perhaps this will help one chug faster. American ingenuity at work.

Brief review: Crabby J’s

Crabby J’s 6617 W Judge Perez Dr Arabi, LA 70032 (504) 333-6816 Also with a location on scenic Paris Road in Chalmette. Nice little restaurant/donut shop/fish market. Crawfish pie was so-so. Boudin Bites – battered and deep fried boudin – were fantastic. Gumbo was good to very good with lots of shrimps and sausage though [...]