Go Vote For Pete

Followers of "This Blog Title For Sale" know that......oh wait, I just did that.

I had the great pleasure tonight of being able to dine once again at DiFabio's Casapela in Madisonville, Kentucky. I first wrote about DiFabio's in March of last year, and I am delighted to report that nothing at all has changed just off Main Street. The choice tonight was a grouper filet, delicately breaded and served in a white wine sauce with capers. I got my alfredo fix with a side of bow tie pasta. The highlight of the meal was a slice of Laura's Pecan Cheesecake which, apologies for the hyperbole, was the best slice of cheese cake I have ever had in my entire life.

As I was finishing up, Pete DiFabio stopped by and recognized me (even though it was at least a year since I was last there), and then told me how his restaurant was a finalist in a competition of Kentucky restaurants. Naturally I pledged to mobilize my readership (you are legion) and hereby urge you all to click on the link and vote for DiFabio's in the category of Exploring Kentucky Award.

Don't feel guilty about voting even if you've never eaten there, or even like Italian for that matter. Trust me, this place is great. Go vote.


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Go Vote For Dr. Phil

Followers of "This Blog Title For Sale" know that the author of this blog is a big fan of Dr. Phil Plait and his "Bad Astronomy Blog" for its coverage of science and space news as well as timely commentary on the state of science education in our land. Many others share this view, and the blog is a finalist in the category of "Best Science Blog" in the 2007 Weblog Awards with excellent support. If you are a fan of science as well, please register your vote for "Bad Astronomy" by clicking this link here.

The publisher of "This Blog Title For Sale" guarantees that none of the proceeds (real or imagined) will be used by Dr. Phil for hair care/restoration.

Bad Astronomy Blog » Vote! Best Science Blog 2007

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A Science Debate?

Can you imagine the presidential candidates actually having to answer questions on how they would determine science policy? PZ Myers muses on just that subject. I would even settle for just a couple of questions posed to the candidates during any of the debates. It's just that science is so important to a technologically advanced country that we purport ourselves to be to ignore how the executive sets policy. Just look at what the current administration has done, and I think you'd be interested in where we're going, too.

Pharyngula: A presidential debate on science…it'll never happen

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Woodie

A 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon (aka Woodie) in excellent condition spotted in Newport Beach, California.

Newport Beach Fall

Somewhere in the world, spring is full and about to yield to summer.

Somewhere in the world, a set of swings very much like these will be full of frolicking children.

And, half a year from now, these swings will be busy once again.

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Bigger Than Life

There he stands, immortalized in bronze. Giant American flag as a backdrop. All that's missing is mom and apple pie.

John Wayne/Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, California.

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Steps

The building is long gone, the memories faded. Just the foundation remains. For how long?

The View From Orange

Sorry, that I haven't posted recently, as my computer has been in for a rebuild.

This is a shot from the 16th floor of the Doubletree Hotel in Orange, California, taken last year. I was browsing through my collection on flickr, and this one resonated with me for two reasons. First, I'm heading back out to Orange on Tuesday and staying at this same hotel, and second has been the recent attention paid to this area in light of the wildfires that have been burning for several days.

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The Lady

Cincinnati businessman Henry Probasco dedicated the famous fountain “To the People of Cincinnati” in memory of his business partner and brother-in-law Tyler Davidson on October 6, 1871. Designed to rival the great fountains of Europe, the bronze and granite fountain glorifies the blessings of water. Streams of water flow from the outstretched hands of the nine-foot-tall Genius of Water, affectionately known as “The Lady.”

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Mr. Deity Season Two Is Now

And now, the long awaited season premiere of the hot new internet comedy, Mr. Deity, is now online. One thing has changed, the producers got a deal with Crackle, and that's where their shows are. Not to worry, I got the link right here.

To set the scene: It's 2002, somewhere in an important building, a world leader gets his inspiration.

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