in watching “six-string samurai”, i started digging around to find out who the dj was. turns out it was wolfman jack. since being a kid, wolfman jack was been the coolest thing on the airwaves. i downloaded a lot of the audio locally and let it play while working.
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this book is actually a trilogy combined into a single volume. berlin noir is the classic example of an author producing a masterpiece and all of his other stuff being mediocre crap. the story takes place in berlin with an amazing grasp of the period that will attract any wwii/nazi history geek. more appealing is the hardboiled violence and grim, dark noir. if you like ellroy or chandler, you will like this.
i was dubious, but then surprised. this is one of the best movies i have seen in a LONG time. best parts? the buick, pork with gravy, clean underwear and the 70s pervo secret agent sunglasses.
i hate christmas. this is set in christmas. however, it is plotty enough to get by. favorite part? america and its president is portrayed as a chauvinistic bully. comedy relief? buying a one-way ticket to america to meet 3 girls in a bar and go home with them. chilly part? the little drummer boy - break out the valium! the kid is a psychosis waiting to fragment.
this would be a raging chick movie except that all of the dialogue is in shakespeare. that makes it worth a serious listen. the intonation is flawless and smooth. dare we mention the grey blob that is keanu reeves? oh, and the women laugh (trill?) way too much. i kept reaching for the ammo.
with its roots deep in the ambient world, the music of the chillout channel is crafted for rest and relaxation. much of it is moody, down-tempo with slow beats. di offers you several varieties of chillout music to satisfy those moments - whether you are winding down from a party, soaking the day’s tension off in the bath, or even… 
6 cups beef broth
1 (¼-inch thick) slice ginger
2 whole star anise
1 cinnamon stick
½ pound piece boneless beef sirloin, trimmed of any fat
3 ounces dried flat rice noodles
¼ cup Asian fish sauce
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
¼ cup minced scallions
¼ cup fresh cilantro sprigs, washed and finely chopped
1 small thin fresh red or green Asian chili, sliced very thin
½ cup fresh basil leaves
Lime wedges for garnish
In a 2 quart saucepan bring broth, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
With a very sharp knife cut sirloin across the grain into very thin slices.
In a large bowl soak noodles in hot water to cover 15 minutes, or until softened and pliable.
While noodles are soaking, bring a kettle of salted water to a boil for noodles. Drain noodles in a colander and cook in boiling water, stirring 45 seconds, or until tender. Drain noodles in a colander. Set aside.
Strain broth into saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in fish sauce, salt and pepper. Add sirloin and sprouts and cook 30 to 45 seconds, or until sirloin changes color. Skim any froth from soup.
To serve, divide noodles into 4 bowls. Ladle soup over noodles. Sprinkle scallion greens, cilantro, chilies and basil over soup and serve with lime wedges.
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