Anyone go to The Culinary Institute of America?N Or any Culinary school? For Baking and Pastry?

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TQC, it is nearing 3 A.M. here. I have to work at 7, which means I have to leave at 6. I am getting there 30 minutes early, though, so that means leaving at 5:30, which means getting up at five.

Should I even go to sleep tonight? I only work until noon, then have a dentist appointment at 1:30, and then home for the day. I will be getting coffee on the way into work, which will have a very high caffeine content.

TV host Paul O'Grady is mourning the death of his faithful sidekick, Buster.
The dog, who was 14-and-a-half years old, had been a regular on O'Grady's Channel 4 show, perching on the desk throughout the programme.
Buster had been ill with cancer and was put to sleep yesterday.



A spokeswoman said: 'Paul is absolutely devastated. It all happened suddenly. Buster had been suffering and in a lot of pain.
'Putting him down was the kind thing to do.'
Buster, who had been honoured with the title of 'best dog in TV' by TV Times, retired from the show last week.
The animal has long been a source of comfort for 54-year-old O'Grady, particularly after his partner Brendan Murphy died of cancer in 2005 and his own ill health the following year.



He said in 2006: 'Buster hasn’t left my side since my heart attack. He’s everything to me.'
O'Grady is expected to pay tribute to his pet on Monday's programme.
The shih tzu-bichon frise-cross had featured on a number of TV shows, appearing first on The Big Breakfast Show and later Lily Live.
A message on the Twitter feed created for another of O'Grady's dogs, Olga - who was affectionately known as Buster's sister - said late last night: 'Hate to tell you this folks but Buster died tonight.
'A magnificent little dog who had one hell of a life. I'm beside myself.'
O'Grady had pre-recorded his Radio 2 programme, to be broadcast on Sunday, before the death of his pet.
The station said it would point out to listeners that the show pre-dates Buster's death.
A spokeswoman said: 'An announcement prior to Sunday's show will state that this week's programme was pre-recorded before the sad death of Buster, Paul's much-loved dog.'

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OMGosh. Sadness within my heart.
He only retired a few weeks ago. ):

Tags: celebrity pets, death
Currently hearing: Gagalupe - No Way

*So I've been using Lush haircare and bath/shower products, and I thought I'd start a Lush skincare routine, or at least ask for samples of some stuff next time I go in. Basically I just need a cleanser and a moisturizer. I've actually got pretty decent skin, I guess you'd consider it combination...but the only trouble spots are I get a little oily on my nose, but then I get a bit dry around my nose in the winter. I also have those teeny weeny blackheads on my nose and chin, they are only visible upclose. I almost never get pimples, except for a couple when I'm going to start my period. Oh, and I like to have sunscreen in my moisturizer, I don't know if Lush makes any of those.
*Also looking for a body lotion for the winter...my arms and legs tend to get kind of itchy. I was thinking either Dream Cream or Coco. I've heard Dream Cream is good for dry skin, and I love the smell, but I like to wear perfume so maybe Coco would be better since it's unscented.
*My legs also get REALLY itchy after I shave, I don't know if it's my shaving cream or what..maybe I could try out a Lush shaving cream too if anyone could recommend one.
*I just started using the Fresh Face Masks, I tried the Crash Course in Skincare and absolutely LOVED it. Made my face super soft. I'd like to try other ones too...just something to make me glowy and soft.

So basically, I would like any suggestions for a cleanser, moisturizer, body lotion, shaving cream, and face masks. :p Thanks!

Tags: advice: skincare, lotion, lotion: coco, product recommendations, shaving

For teachers of younger students:

My daughter started preschool this year and I remember giving gifts to my teachers for Christmas, so I want to do the same for her teacher.

What's a gift that WOULDN'T suck? With a small budget, plz.
(I have absolutely ZERO intention of getting anything to do with Apples and "#1 teacher" )

For female teachers:
Would it be strange or uncomfortable to have jewelry given to you if it was handmade (by me. and my stuff doesn't suck) or would that be too personal?

Where are you?
Why are you still awake?

Sounds like things were a little tense last week, the first time reality TV star Khloe Kardashian attended a Los Angeles Lakers game at L.A.'s Staples Center since she married Lakers star Lamar Odom.

Seems Kardashian -- joined by her mom and manager, Kris Jenner -- was very unhappy to learn she didn't get courtside seats. Guess the new Mrs. Odom assumed she'd be plunked down right next to Jack Nicholson!

At any rate, Ms. Khloe huffily sat herself in the section reserved for the Lakers' wives -- where several of the other spouses were overheard ''stage whispering'' less-than-complimentary cracks about Kardashian and her family's TV antics.

Camp Kardashian denies any snit fits at the game, but one nearby observer claims both Khloe and Kris voiced snide comments about Laker wives. Kardashian supposedly was irked seeing Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa, accompanied by bodyguards as she went to the ladies room.

When Bryant heard about the complaint, she reportedly just rolled her eyes and added her own ''stage whisper'' to the chorus of Laker wives' comments.


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khloe would totally win right, ontd?

Tags: kardashian

Do you ever sleep through your alarm?

At what time during the night would you give up on going to sleep?

What time is it where you are?

What time do you have to get up in the morning?

I haven't been able to fall asleep before like 6-7AM for the past couple of days, and it's 2AM now. I have to be up at 8 to catch a bus that I can't miss. If I go to sleep at 6-7, I don't think I would wake up for my alarm, just turn it off and go back to sleep. Is it dumb to just say fuck it and not even try to go to bed?

c'mon don't be shy! ...which tqc'er do you have a crush on? ; )

I'm going to Chicago (Woodridge) for the first time this Friday. Is there anything I should know before going?

Does anyone know how to site your own field notes in MLA formating? I went to the Owl at Purdue and they do not have it on there.

Never mind, I found my notes. Thank you all, and you were right about not citing yourself. Sorry about that. have a good night !

I am literally almost in tears because I just realized that I don't understand half of the material for my French test tomorrow.
How can I calm myself down so I can continue to study? I have no one to ask about this and I work all day until my class, so I can't even go to the teacher for help. I am panicking and I don't think I'm going to randomly start understanding this overnight. It's very important because it's my last test of the semester and I'm already walking the dangerous line between a C and a D. UGH. D:

Alternately, how was your day?

Dangerously similar to the post beneath this, but...


Is it bad to marry your first real significant other? Many would argue you need to experience many men/women before settling down. What if you just feel like it's right the first time? What then?

Not sure if this is what is wanted but here's my entry for the Clouds with a Twist Challenge.

Leftovers I've eaten lately.

Vegetable and shrimp tempura with dipping sauce and rice- I loooove tempura! It's awesome reheated in the toaster oven for crispiness. Cannot microwave tempura!


( 2 more meals of leftovers )

Hello all,

I'm looking for suggestions on what to get my boyfriend for Christmas from LUSH. He enjoys using my stuff when we see each other (HIWTK, Snowcake, and Mange Too), but I know he also likes scents that aren't quite so warm and sweet. He's a skipper in Scotland so his skin is always taking a bit of a bruising when he's out at sea, or when he's home during the winter.

Any and all suggestions would be most appreciated . Thank you!! =)

Tags: suggestions

Swimmers Lochte, Soni win athlete of year honors

By BETH HARRIS, AP Sports Writer Beth Harris

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – World champions Ryan Lochte and Rebecca Soni have won male and female athlete of the year awards at the Golden Goggles honoring the year's top American swimming performances. Michael Phelps won for male race of the year Sunday night and shared a relay award after earning a leading six nominations. Lochte ended Phelps' two-year ownership of the athlete of the year award.



( jeah!-- he shouts and raises trophy, pretending to walk off stage... )

Sors.

Mike get out your check book....

Olympic champ Michael Phelps owes money to the taxman, according to reports in the US.

( $23,289.16 )

moar sors

For more comedy in your life... follow Ryan on Twitter here: for instints, intrested, jeah!!!!

Tags: red carpet and event, sports athletes

Say you know a couple who were both virgins (nothing sexual before except for some light kissing), saving it for marriage, and after the wedding and whatnot, the subject of, well, how the sex is comes up, since they are both inexperienced. They tell you, or whomever wondered about it, that hey, they were only virgins the first time, and after that everything is wonderful/awesome/great!!!

Do you believe them? Or do you have the slightest bit of doubt that maybe one or both of them might have missed out on something because of their inexperience and being with someone equally inexperienced.

Twilight star Robert Pattinson says he worries about being infected with HIV when adoring fans approach him with open wounds and ask him to suck their blood.

Pattinson, who plays vampire Edward Cullen in the series, has revealed he genuinely fears for his life when fans mob him in the street.

The 23-year-old actor laid out his concerns to promote a new biography ahead of the next Twilight film, New Moon, which premieres this week.

"People ask me to bite them and want to touch my hair," Pattinson told the News Of The World.

"I just don't want someone to have a needle and give me HIV and I don't want to get shot or stabbed."

Pattinson recalled one time where a group of girls approached him bleeding from scratches they had just opened up on their necks.

"They were like, 'We did this for you' … I didn't know what to say — 'Thank you, guys?'"

Pattinson said he feels vulnerable at big film events such as premieres, where he could be the target of an overly obsessive fan or even a terror attack.

He admits struggling to come to terms with fame since the release of the first movie, which grossed more than $350m worldwide.

He has difficulty coping with so many people trying to "ambush" him in public and at home.

He said he has come to accept the attention, but would be prepared to give away acting away for his first passion — music — if the fans ever became too much.

I really don't blame him for a case of paranoia because it's already established the fans are NUTS...

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Tags: robert pattinson, twilight
Currently feeling: bored

~3:36ish





(I am exhibiting an enormous amount of restraint not typing all in caps).
yes i was probably one of those people on twitter lol.
and yes i know it isn't a omg it starts tomorrow but it isn't a no and he has been approached!

FLAIL

Tags: zac efron
Currently feeling: rejuvenated

I normally can not stand him in movies but Im sitting here watching along came polly and I love this movie. I have seen it so many times.
What actor/actress do you normally hate?
Is there one thing you love that they are in?

Also, Im going to vegas tomorrow and Im excited. YAY!
Have any trips planned for anytime soon?

If you could shapeshift into any animal, which animal would you be?
If you had sex with a human whilst in animal form, is it still bestiality?


If you could have any exotic animal as a pet, which one would you get?

What is the best gaming system of all time? OF ALL TIME?

Why am I still awake?

Taylor Kitsch Leaving Friday Night Lights?

( You are still my number one Lyla you're still the best I ever had ... )

I mean we should be happy for him right? RIGHT?!

Tags: television

Could you possibly tell me the name of the song used in the intro to this movie? I've tried everything. Thanlks.


http://vimeo.com/3883636

Do you love the new boom de yada commercial as much as I do?

What's your favorite commercial?

Why does Friday Night Lights have such bizarre commercials? I've never even watched it, but I can always tell what the commercial is for before the end because they're all just so off the wall.

What can I do to make my weight training workouts more ~effective??

To Writers and Artists,

We are accepting works (poetry, short stories, and artwork, including photography) to launch our inaugural issue of our magazine, The Fine Line. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2010.

For guidelines on how to submit please visit our website: http://thefineline00.wordpress.com/



Looking forward to reading your work,
Co-Editors of The Fine Line

Currently feeling: ecstatic

My dog that we've had for over a year is crate trained. Why is he barking/whining in his crate right now (and for the last half hour or so)? He's never done this before and we haven't changed anything in his environment.

How do I know if my insanely sore throat is just a cold or strep?

Are there any sports movies better than The Mighty Ducks?

Where are my keys?

I'm in a Bad Mood. Can you help me feel better?

Argh. I keep loosing things.

If you were my Sims2 cd or my birthday ring, where would you be? In the case and on your finger are not appropriate answers :D

Hosting the charity event Go Go Gala



The 2009 Go Go Gala will benefit the Go Campaign’s efforts to help orphans and vulnerable children in countries such as China, Kenya, Liberia, Peru and Tanzania.

The Go Campaign is dedicated to empowering orphans and vulnerable children throughout the world to secure a better future. It raises awareness and funds for those programs that would otherwise fall through the cracks, those programs which provide basic human needs to children such as shelter, food, clean water, education, medical care, vocational training, and income-generating activities.

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And, Ewan on Conan 11/02 (this was never posted)
( Goat balls )

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Not really liking the hair, but it's probably for his new film with Christopher Plummer

Tags: charity, ewan mcgregor

The Eagles pulled out all of the stops – including Devin Hester’s pants – to beat the Bears 24-20. Lots more coverage of another disappointing Bears loss coming up, but I wanted to share this ASAP.

( NSFW )
QUEEN B APPROVES THIS POST.

Tags: nudes / nfsw / nip slips, sports athletes

With mashed potatoes and squash. From the now departed Hops Grill & Brewery in Newington, CT.

I saw on the evening news that Hops Grill & Brewery in Newington was closing tonight. I can't try a restaurant when it's gone, so I called them up and had to get my order to go because they were closing early. It's part of a chain like Chili's and TGIF, but this was the only one in Conn. According to reviews, it's normally crowded, but not tonight.

It's probably a gamble to try a restaurant on closing night. Depending on the morale of the staff, they either could try to go out with a bang, or not give a damn. Tonight they didn't go to either extreme; the food was good, but not spectacular. The meatloaf was standard, with a slight barbecue flavor, and the peppercorn sauce was spicy and left a slight heat on my lips. The mashed potatoes and squash were also standard, with a little bit of cheese topping the squash, and chives over everything. The portions were twice what I could eat, so it's a good thing I was home already and didn't have to ask for a doggy bag.

Tags: food
Currently feeling: Eh.

Tags: reality show

It has been a long eleven month wait, but part two of Star Trek Phase II’s "Blood and Fire" has finally been released online.
Decades after writing it as a script for The Next Generation, David Gerrold has finally realized his allegorical story, now set in the 23rd century.

The second part of "Blood and Fire" kicks off right after the cliffhanger for part 1, with Kirk and crew wrestling with how to deal with their landing party that is stuck on the quarantined USS Copernicus.


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Tags: star trek

The film is set at an elite girls’ boarding school circa 1930s where the ‘in crowd’ is made up of the frightfully British diving team: Di, Lily, Poppy, Laurel, Rosie and Fuzzy.

It is a tale of sexual and sporting rivalry, bulling and manipulation predicated on the girls’ passion for their teacher, the glamorous Miss G (Eva Green), upon whom they lavish attention and who in turn teaches them more than just their lessons.

The superficially calm surface of the teenagers' daily life is interrupted by the arrival of a new pupil, the exotic and beautiful Fiamma, in whom Miss G takes an immediate interest.

The girls are fiercely jealous of Fiamma and, led by former favourite Di, exact a campaign of bullying against her. The girls’ anger and the repressive wall of tension that builds over the school year erupts during a high spirited midnight party, with shocking consequences.

( +9 of Maria Valverde, Juno Temple & Imogen Poots )

Tags: film trailer / stills
Currently hearing: Get Fresh - Kid Sister

Kunefe is a very fine vermicelli-like pastry used to make sweet pastries and desserts

I need a new purse and almost bought this Vera Wang handbag today (in pewter). Thoughts?

Semi-accidental bright-field lighting, though it doesn't really pick the bottle out as well as I'd like.

I did compose two images to get the apparent depth of field here. And may I remark that the Nikon D700 auto-focus handled these lighting conditions very competently?

Full gallery from last night here.

Is there someone at your work/school who "knows everything about anything"??
How do you get rid of such an annoying person? guns,gas or poison?

If you're not American, or American and ~not celebrating thanksgiving traditionally~, what are you doing on Thursday?

Have you ever gotten a busted lip? Are you a guy or a girl? Did you like it? How fast does that shit heal?

So, I had a big bag of Lush stuff in my closet..they were all presents for my friends, gift sets. (2 X-Mas Parties, 2 You Shall Go to the Ball and 1 Snow Fairy) I got home from the grocery store today and what do I discover when I open my door? Bits of styrofoam, soap, bag, boxes and wrapping paper EVERYWHERE. Yes, my dog ate the Angel's Delight Soap, the Shimmy Shimmy Massage Bar, and two Fairy Tail Scrubs. I was able to salvage all of the shower gels and the Icy Blue soaps that come with the X-Mas party sets, but I'm wondering what I should do now. Would I be able to exchange the shower gels and get the gift sets all over again? Or should I just something small to pair with the shower gels? AGGHH frustration. That was the best-smelling, most expensive vomit I've ever cleaned up.

Tags: return policy