Websites | SuTree - a knowledge aggregator of how-to videos. SuTree is a great website to increase your knowledge & expertise of almost anything you can think of in an easy way.Watch thousands of free video tutorials.
Recipes | Houston's Spinach Artichoke Dip with how-to video. Houston’s artichoke spinach dip recipe is a more complex spinach dip than you may have tried. This appetizer has become my go to dish for parties & gatherings
Apps | GasBuddy - finds the best gas prices. This superb free app, GasBuddy, finds the cheapest gas prices on the go or at locales you know. GasBuddy is my BFF and he wants to be yours too
After getting blown away by the fourth episode, all I can say is–whoa what a show! Although the series can be confusing and wandering in the early episodes, if you give this nag a chance, she’s going to race into your heart.
Even though I never even liked horseracing, this drama, set in that world, has got me hooked and betting the farm. I was a little skeptical and sometimes confused in the early going. It’s tough juggling a big cast of characters, and there’s a lot of racing lingo to decipher, and the plot is almost non-existant.
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But it all starts to come together in episode four with an especially stirring race that will send your heart racing and your eyes misting. My TV pal and fave reviewer, Alan Sepinwall (see my post about him here) tipped me off to the show and can describe it much better than I, so I’ll turn the show over to him… (more…)
Websites | "What's Alan Watching" - Sepinwall’s site is a great place to go for thought provoking and insightful TV commentary. When I want to know what’s worth watching, I always go to "What's Alan Watching". And whenever I’m confused by something I’ve already seen, my TV pal can always be counted on to fine tune my mind’s screen.
Look at frozen water through cross-polarized light, and zoom in with a macro lens, and you'll find a colorful and mesmerizing landscape. Edward Aites submitted this video to NPR’s Science…
Recipes | Chili’s Baby Back Ribs recipe with GMA video. Chili’s baby back ribs recipe has a savory flavor found in the sauce & the cooking secret is a slow-braising technique prior to grilling that keeps it juicy
THE IDES OF MARCH script by George Clooney, Grant Heslov, and Beau Willimon. The Ides of March film directed by George Clooney from a screenplay by Clooney, Grant Heslov & Beau Willimon. The film is adaptation of Willimon's 2008 play
Photography | Wet & Wild - a fountain and fifteen minutes. I love me some moving water. Always have. A few drops. An enormous wave. Don’t matter. Mix in sparkling sunshine and I can’t resist. My brain’s visual junk pile section gets hyper hypnotized and stops me in my tracks.
Apps | Fido Factor - fetches dog-friendly locations anywhere. This fine Fido Factor, a free app, digs up & fetches a big user-generated list of dog-friendly locations.Has ratings, reviews, photos, & filled-in Google map
Scripts | Inception w tales about the production, cast, director. The Inception script was written by Christopher Nolan who also co-produced, and directed. Inception features an international cast starring Leonardo DiCaprio
Video | Funny or Die's Presidential Reunion - featuring Will Ferrell, Chevy Chase, Ron Howard, Jim Carrey, Fred Armisen. This amusing video features Will Ferrell, Chevy Chase, Ron Howard, Jim Carrey, Fred Armisen, Darrell Hammond, Dan Aykroyd, Maya Rudolph and Dana Carvey.
PF Changs Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe with how-to video. PF Changs Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe has wok-seared minced chicken, mushrooms, green onions, water chestnuts over crispy rice sticks & crisp lettuce cups
Photography/Visual Arts | Visual Illusions - believing what you don’t see, kinda. Here are two books with fascinating collections of visual illusions you’ll enjoy. It’s stunning how our minds can perceive images that actually differ from objective reality.
Screenplays | It's A Wonderful Life written by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, Jo Swerling. IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE is a 1946 film directed by Frank Capra with the script based on the short story "THE GREATEST GIFT" written by Philip Van Doren Stern.
Apps | RedLaser - compares gift prices online or nearby stores. I've found RedLaser is the best app for comparing product prices. It also delivers food nutrition and allergen info, finds library books and more.
Podcasts | Marc Maron’s WTF - a thoughtful, talented comedian interviews other comedians. I’ve enjoyed over 50 of Marc Maron’s WTF podcasts. This smart comedian has a talent for coaxing surprisingly revealing and interesting things from his comedic guests which results in excellent and unique interviews not usually obtained by others.
Recipe - Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar - with how-to video. Recipe for Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar, with how-to video. A blondie cake base, topped with sweet cream cheese icing , garnished with white orange drizzle
Cancer Can't Catch Her - she peered into death’s eyes, spit in its face and lived happily ever after. Cancer survivor story poem & photos.
A true tale and appreciation of my mighty Special Olympics’ swimming hero