Trader Joe's

The latest rage in Westwood is the new Trader Joe's. Here's a recipe using Trader Joe's ingredients:

Salmon and Lemon Artichoke Pesto Sandwich

Ingredients:
-roll of ciabatta bread
-Lemon Artichoke Pesto
-Smoked salmon (ready-to-serve, pre-sliced)
-spinach

Steam the spinach. Toast the bread. Then spread the pesto on both pieces of bread (put as much as you desire). Add spinach and salmon. Enjoy while the bread is still hot.

Repeat Assault: A stalker song

How I wish you could see the potential, 

The potential of you and me 

It's like a book elegantly bound, 

But in a language that you can't read 

Listen, and feel the romantic stalkishness of it: 

Because of the recesion: Lower Libido, Part 2

Even brothels are feeling the pinch(!): 

Egbert Krumeich, manager of Artemis, the largest brothel in Berlin, said that the recession had helped dent revenue by 20 percent in November, which is usually peak season for the sex trade. Meanwhile, in Reno, Nevada, the multimillion-dollar Mustang Ranch recently laid off 30 percent of its staff, citing a decline in high-spending clients. 

These days, CEOs would rather hit the sauce than "hit it." 

Because of the recession: Lower Libido

Even Playboy is experiencing money problems mostly likely due to the current state of the economy.

In these times, people would rather turn to Jack than bunnies.

Better than Rent: Prop 8 -- The Musical!

Found this through a random Twitter thingy.

See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die

What I'm listening to at work

I'm the only one in my office today so I made a work-friendly playlist of music:

Lame duckitudeness

Via Slate:

Hillary: Yes I Will

Breaking News Alert
The New York Times
Friday, November 21, 2008 -- 2:44 PM ET
-----

Clinton to Accept Secretary of State Nomination, Confidants Say

Hillary Rodham Clinton has decided to give up her Senate seat
and accept the nomination for secretary of state after
additional discussion with President-elect Barack Obama about
the nature of her role, two confidants of Mrs. Clinton said
Friday.

Read More:
http://www.nytimes.com/?emc=na

Nightclub in Westwood?

MTV article describing the Twilight Premiere in Westwood:

WESTWOOD, California — The nightclub-and-movie-theater-packed neighborhood nestled between Brentwood, Hollywood and UCLA has always served as a playground for excitable young adults, head-turning celebrities and couples looking for love. But never before have all three groups collided quite the way they did Monday night (November 17) when Bella, Edward and a few thousand of their closest friends stormed into town.

MTV, I'm not shocked but get your facts straight. Westwood isn't even allowed to have a nightclub. Duh.

The fist bump waiting to happen...

Via Slate cartoons:

Repeat Assault: "You Are the Best Thing"

Song of the Day: Ray LaMontagne, "You are the Best Thing"

Got this song for free on iTunes courtesy of Starbucks. It's currently on repeat assault as I played it all morning.

NYT Blog: Bay Air-ree-yaaa Bailout (?)

The city of Vallejo gets to be the opening for a New York Times blog post:

VALLEJO, Calif. — This city is broke. Bankrupt. A ward of the courts. The police have pared their ranks, and every day two fire stations temporarily close, a rolling blackout of basic services.

Do we bailout Vallejo?

During the campaign season, both candidates kept repeating that Main Street, not Wall Street, is really suffering. But what is Main Street? Where is Main Street?

All too often we forget that it's home. It's the next city over. It's where Aunt Beth or Uncle Joe lives.

Let's not forget what is happening locally. Take time to try to understand the issues, form an opinion about it, and find ways to help those around you who are feeling the crunch.