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More on Off Shore Drilling

Digby thinks it is egos run wild and a terrible mistake . Steve Benen reports it might be part of an increasingly persistent strategy to alienate the GOP further and expose them as cornered in by their right wing . Chait I believe painted this pretty well a month or so ago. It's all goes back to the " Obama Method ." And MSNBC points out, Obama is just doing what he said he would . I would like to know what the "bigger plan" is in all of this, as I said on Twitter today. I for one am only going to support an Avatar living. We must be one with nature. No gas, no drilling, no coal. Only blue people and until Obama shows me he gets that. I will never be satisfied. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Biden-san

Beck sub Baker with the win! I wonder who writes his material, Chelsea Handler? It never seizes to amaze me. Somehow they found someone cheaper and more hack-tacular than Glenn Beck. That in itself is ridonkulous. I am going to go stick my head back in my rice bowl now. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

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It's all Lady Gaga's fault I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Get Your Dunkin Wednesday

Tonight is a big night for a comedic brother in arms. Mike Stanley will be premiering a documentary starring himself called, "Salty Language, Peppered Morals" at the Lakeshore Theater . It was filmed by Andrew Zeiter and follows Stanley through the trials and tribulations of comic on his way to compete for $10,000 in the Boston Comedy Festival. This is a big moment for Mike Stanley, so if you get a chance come out and support one of the best comics in Chicago, plus it is free. I have heard great things about the documentary as it gives a realistic take on the hardships of a comic grinder and it also will include live stand-up by Mike Stanley, James Fritz and Brendan McGowan. Solid stuff. A couple of more days to plug through this week and then a trip to the lady's for Easter. Almost to the home stretch. Here are your highlights: Sarah Palin isn't inciting violence .... she is inciting confrontation . Two different things. The best 10 year old basketball player in Amer...

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You have to applaud Code Pink for their persistence... I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Survive the Circa

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A new track is available for listening on Circa Survive's site . It is called " Imaginary Enemy ." I am one who believes Circa Survive has yet to live up to their hype. I have seen them live, purchased their releases and generally would say I have kept up to date with their happenings, all in all you could say I am fan. However, I still feel like they are missing something. I don't see what sets them apart from a million different bands. My only loyalty to them is my feigned nostalgia when I hear Anthony Green yelp. It reminds me of the potential I heard in his previous band Saosin . After a couple of listens to "Imaginary Enemy" I feel as if Anthony Green's solo endeavors have helped Circa Survive craft better melodies in their songwriting. I have only heard two tracks off their yet to be released album, but if this is a sign of things to come I might give them a more attentive ear. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Frenchy

Via Kevin Drum : Welcome to the club of states who don't turn their back on the sick and the poor....The very fact that there should have been such a violent debate simply on the fact that the poorest of Americans should not be left out in the streets without a cent to look after them ... is something astonishing to us. -President Nicolas Sarkozy of France Damn.......that's well, pretty much how a lot of us felt over the past year. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Get Your Dunkin Tuesday

It is the end of March. Phew. Man oh man now if only the wedder man is wight. Sowy. What happened there? Man oh man if only the weather man is right. 60's today, 70's tomorrow and through the week. It is a much needed glance at what Spring may bring. The lady and I were enamored last night with Chuck and Castle. Both quality episodes that had us at the edge of our Monday night seats. I made a Teriyaki chicken with fried rice (pre-made not enough time to cook fresh) and spiced everything up with Siracha. Pretty awesome and all under 30 minutes, if you leave out the marinating of the chicken. I think over the next couple of months I am going to try to perfect my own version of Siracha, the heat is perfect in that sauce, but adding some sweet to it would better suit the lady and I's palettes. I feel so Bobby Flay right now. Here are your highlights: Blanche has blanched herself Who wants single payer? I do and these kids The Coolest Concept Albums Elizabeth Warren, our last gr...

Who Wants Tax Cuts?

Jonathan Chait finds an interesting poll : Quinnipiac has a new poll out on the deficit. The results may not surprise. By more than a three-to-one margin, the public opposes "cutting the growth of spending" on Medicare or Social Security benefits, or any tax increase on the middle class. What specific measure do they support? Raising taxes on the rich. 60% of the public says we should raises taxes on households earning more than $250,000 a year. 72% want to raise taxes on households earning more than $1 million. Interestingly, 42% of Republicans favor a tax hike on $250,000 households, and 56% of them favor a tax hike on households earning over a million. But zero percent of Republican elected officials in Washington favor this approach. Indeed, the Republican Party's current plans all involve large tax cuts for high-income households. Maybe America is getting it after all...Chait goes onto explain that this won't solve everything, but at least ridding America of the ...

Ninja Thought

John Yoo STFU I am Frank Chow and I approved this message note: blogger is acting weird today, hence no picture. and light blogging. fml

Get Your Dunkin Monday

The weekend was a success! The lady and I waltzed right into Sleep City and boom baby...Mattress! It was seamless and now we are no longer sleepless. Well the lady at least. Me on the other hand, I need to see a doctor/physical therapist, however my damn insurance won't come through. Instead of getting the assistance I need I toss and turn and struggle to get comfortable. Then I wake up with a shooting pain down my left side and increased discomfort. Sucks barrs. I can't wait for this week to end and it hasn't even begun. That's how great I am feeling right now. Oh and I am picking Butler to win it all , mostly out of disdain for Duke. Here are your highlights: The Pope really not helping his cause Inside the mind of the Village. George Will says it all with saying so little . Christian militia members arrested in Michigan Obama finally had to say enough, Recess appointments A new paradigm with Israel? Want to impress the ladies? Smell like Iron Man Extraordinary photo ...

Super Six

Will be live tweeting the fight tonight. You can follow me at http://twitter.com/FrankChow for analysis and round by round hits! Chow!

Friday Fashion Blogging

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In two weeks I am attending a premiere for a film I happen to be in. I am wondering how I should approach the event style wise. So I thought why not take some cues from Hollywood and see how the big dogs roll up to the red carpet (although there will be no red carpet for me and a lot less people and cameras and fan fare and well...none of it) My lady suggests I kick it George Clooney style. Black on black, sophisticated and simple. But where do I hide my flask? Perhaps the monochromatic look sported by Brad Pitt. I quite like this, but I think if I showed up with sunglasses I would get my ass whoop'd. Just saying, Chicago is not LA. This is the exact opposite of what I was thinking of... More gray, it is early spring, and I do own a three piece. However I am not David Beckham...I can still play soccer cuz my Achilles is just fine (too soon?). Finally I could go the casual route and not look like a pretentious actor. Yes I understand that being an actor being pretentious is a defau...

Almost the Weekend

fun . I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Gosh Darnit Those Facts Again

After all the huffing and puffing from the Right about civilian trials, the Justice Department finally got fed up and presented facts. Turns out hundreds of terrorists have been convicted in civilian trials. Pwn'd. Greg Sargent : An extensive new chart compiled by the Obama Justice Department, drawing on Bush adminstration records, shows hundreds of terror suspects have been convicted in civilian courts — directly contradicting claims by Bush/Cheney officials to the contrary. In recent weeks, Bush/Cheney officials have fanned out to argue that the Obama administration’s decision to try terror suspects in civilian courts is a danger to the republic. When Obama officials point out that hundreds of terrorists were successfully prosecuted that way under Bush, the Bushies and Cheneyites have dismissed the claim as bunk. Now, in its most comprehensive pushback to date, the Justice Department has produced a detailed accounting of hundreds of such prosecutions in chart form. It was sent ov...

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Our know nothing, do nothing President. Got it done . I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Get Your Dunkin Friday

This week took foreverrrrr. Like forrreeeveerrrrrr. Dear God. Congrats to Butler, they played their style of basketball and pulled off the mighty upset. I would suggest people start touting Butler as the mid-major of the future and Gonzaga as just another team. You heard it here first! This weekend is going to be chill city. The lady and I are cat-sitting for some friends and plan on keeping it low key. She is still under the weather. We did conclude though shopping for a new mattress is probably in the cards. Maybe Bed Bath & Beyond, don't know if we will have enough time... Here are your highlights: How the Catholic church could end its sex scandal It is nice to say, health care reform passed with a Finishing Touch Erick Erickson on CNN, might be a good thing as it will expose many people to how vile he and his ilk really are... Recess appointments = good idea How to get down at a wedding, Camera Flask! No Taxes Paid by Big Banks , want to know why we need tax reform and fin...

Tired of Hearing It

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I haven't been able to post much today, but between reading Twitter , Facebook and now Eric Cantor's whimpering I am sick and tired of the Republican Party not accepting responsibility. No, I do not think the Republican party needs to apologize for every right wing nut, however there is a direct correlation between their incendiary rhetoric and the aggression that has been hurled toward members of the Democratic party. They have brought up death panels, bankrupting our children, stealing of our country, government takeover, putting people in cross hairs , and the loss of freedom. Exaggerated speech, after exaggerated speech followed by inconceivable hints of revolutionary warfare by the likes of Rep. Steven King of Iowa . The both sides do it argument does not apply here. My lady and I were witness to the vitriol nature of the Tea Parties last August in Columbus, OH. I know first hand who attended the rallies, what they are capable of and what kind of intimidation tactics the...

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Eric Cantor meet irony I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Congrats Jan

Progress Illinois : Rep. Jan Schakowsky has been selected to serve as a member of President Obama's deficit commission. The panel, composed of 12 members of Congress and several budget experts, will make recommendations to Congress about ways to limit in federal deficit. The commission will present its proposals to Congress by December 1, although 14 of its 18 members must agree on the final package. Hip hip hooray for Jan! I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Journos For Life

Career sociopaths . When extremist baiting is part of journalistic integrity you know exactly why are nation's papers are in financial trouble. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Get Your Dunkin Thursday

Yesterday was an interesting one to say the least. I had my call back for some unnamed tv show. It went okay until the part where me and some other guy were supposed to improv a "discussion" about a topic. As we began the dude went into his routine. Literally every word that came out of his mouth was like scripted Vince Vaughn-esqe stuff. So much for working together, having a discussion or you know improv-ing. Oh well it served him well as you can't fault a guy for sticking to his guns. It was only my third call back of this magnitude, so I would chalk it up to a good learning experience. Never expect the other guy to be a team player, lesson learned. The lady is still fighting a cold. We are going to be keeping it chill tonight and probably the rest of the weekend. I might try to bball this weekend and cough out whatever I have left from my cold last week. All in all. Yesterday was weird, tiring and glad the weekend is around the corner. Here are your highlights: Don...

Get Your Dunkin Wednesday

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy I apologize. I was out auditioning yesterday and didn't have time to post any great news or hallelujahs for Health Care Reform being signed into law. It is rather cool knowing that after all the nonsense that went on over the past year. It got done and people will benefit from the bill greatly. Now the flood gates will open up of course with every nut with a screw loose trying to repeal the bill. Not gonna happen. Last night was Drinking Liberally where we drank in celebration of the bill passing while pouring out a 40 oz. for the loss of the public option. It was the only way us progressives new how to throw down. I have a call back today, so expect more sucky blogging. Here are your highlights: Take your Wingnuts to Washington Legal experts agree, States lawsuits don't stand a chance Obama attacks economic inequality A picture says 1,000 words The Republican party attacks Nancy Pelosi with flames, vio...

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Calling someone a "baby killer" and hollering that a piece of legislation kills babies. Two different things . I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

A Win for Green Arrow

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If you check my "currently reading", I just finished a classic mash-up of Green Arrow and Green Lantern . The comic was written in the 70's, it is full of cheesy dialog, corny stereotypes and a version of Hal Jordan that I am glad does not exist anymore. The work, however is still relevant. As I peeled through the pages, I was pleasantly surprised to find out Green Arrow was a full on dirty hippie fighting against the social injustices in America. He brings to light for Green Lantern (pun intended) the various wrongs going about in America at the time. Whether it was racial, societal or economical; Green Arrow is a champion for progressive issues throughout. He fights with Green Lantern to expose a land deal upending Native American rights, he exposes a landlord who abuses the poor and conducts backdoor deals, and he proves the importance of workers' rights in a small mining town just to name a few. It is only reasonable to conclude that health care reform is somethin...

End of Days

Boo Man has a prediction : Thus, we close the book on an era of endless onslaught on liberal ideology that began on election night in 1980. For thirty years, liberals were on the defensive. Today, we are back on the offensive. Republicans will have to adjust to an entirely new paradigm. It will take them some time to come to terms with the size of their defeat. We can perhaps evaluate the Republicans' behavior using the KĂĽbler-Ross Model known as the five stages of grief. The Republicans have been in denial for a long time, and they've been angry ever since they lost the presidential election. They began bargaining at Obama's health care summit, where they asked repeatedly for us to 'start over from scratch with a blank piece of paper." The next stage is depression: "We can't repeal it, our country has been taken away from us." In reality, the Republicans will stay angry for a long time. They have no intention of reaching 'acceptance.' But th...

Get Your Dunkin Monday

It is a brand new day. Health Care Reform passed the House with the reconciliation fixes and there is cause for much rejoicing (and a huge sigh of relief). Now it is the Senate's turn to finish the job and then finally the bill will be sent to President Obama's desk to be signed into law. It has been a long fought battle, one with many unforeseen twists and turns, but ultimately what matters is that the bill passed. And history will be kind to the result. There is much to improve on the bill and so even though I woke up today with an extra skip in my step, I know this is far from over. Nonetheless, hope can be a great thing as it is no longer "Yes We Can!", but "Yes We Did!" On a personal note, I am feeling better. The cough is still lingering in my chest. Over the weekend the baby shower was a monumental success, my lady and I are glad to be back in Chicago and unfortunately she got what I have had. Lots of OJ and green tea this week! Here are your highlig...

Stupak

It is hard for me to understand one man railroading health care reform because of his own inability to understand the abortion language in the Senate bill. So either we have a man who is sincerely blinded by his own convictions OR there is an outlying factor motivating his temperament towards reform. At this point I would say it is the latter which makes the drama of tomorrow all the more enticing and the outcome for Stupak uncertain . Pass.The.Damn.Bill.Already. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Get Your Dunkin Friday

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c Conservative Libertarian www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Reform This will probably my only post of the day unless something monumental happens. I decided to stay home and finally just chill out in my coldness. Throat is scratchy, fatigued, but manageable. I have come to the conclusion if I just keep overdosing on Vitamin C eventually my immune system will win the battle. On another note John Stewart really out did himself here. He goes on for a good ten minutes in one of the best satirical comedic routines I have seen in a long time. When all this is said and done. When Glenn Beck finally is put on local cable access where he belongs. We all will have John Stewart to remind us sane people, everything eventually works itself out. Here are your highlights: Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! Who is in play in the Health Care Bill talks The Tax Tea Party doesn't understand taxes. ..embracing ignorance ...

Ensign Should Have an EA Sports Game

Then maybe we would hear about this shit. Question, is Sen. John Ensign going to be forced to resign? David Kurtz of TPM : Reports last night in Las Vegas and this afternoon in DC suggest that the FBI's investigation into Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) is the real deal. At issue is whether Ensign did anything criminally wrong as he tried to extricate himself from his affair with his campaign staffer, the wife of his Senate staffer, and then help the husband find employment and business opportunities elsewhere. My sense initially was that the investigation might be a bit of a stretch, where the FBI would take a quick look and determine there wasn't enough there to pursue. But clearly that's not what has happened. Why is this not in Inquirer or on US Weekly? The main reason; Ensign doesn't play golf, he is a Republican and he is part of "the Family." This story however is bad as it gets. Asking your parents to pay of your mistress' husband....dude....this should at...

A Break from Health Care Reform

Catzilla from tokyoplastic on Vimeo . Now ain't that adorable, Kitteh Kitteh! ( h/t DesignersCouch) I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Foxbot Malfunction

Someone forgot to wind up Megyn Kelly before she went in front of the camera. 9 years of practicing law and she can't figure out what's going on... The freak out begins at 3:12 1:56. No wonder their audience is so misinformed. My suggestion to Megyn, start by reading the bill . I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

March Madness

Has begun . And maybe ODU will pull it out! Chow!

He Said and Then He Said

Chait has the Goldberg v. Cole back and forth . And he picks a side. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

What's Stuck in My Head

I know weird, right? This song has some sentimental value as it was one of my fraternity day staples. I don't know what it is, but something about the staccato riffs Satriani executes throughout the song that brings a smile to my face. As a guitar player, although limited in my skill set, I can appreciate the talent and virtuosity Satriani displays. The music is dated, but dude can play. Idea: Joe Satriani should be consulted for the musical score to the Green Lantern movie. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Get Your Dunkin Thursday

Flash Forward is back today with a two hour lead in for the continuation of the season. I am kind of pumped. When we left off there were more questions than answers and it seemed like destiny was going to get the best of our lead characters. YO DOCTOR LADY HOW YOU GONNA CHEAT ON YOUR HUBBY!?! Anyway, if the lady I get back from visiting family in time, we are going to kick back and watch. This weekend we are heading to Champaign to celebrate babies. Yes people are having babies. Lots of babies. Not Jon & Kate babies, but babies. Should be fun as it is a joint shower for men and women, plus there is booze, so what could go wrong? Haha. I am kidding...no I'm not. Here are your highlights: The Party of the Year I wish I was invited to Power Plant not sorry for poisoning Ohio Obama to sign Job Bills that doesn't really create jobs CBO delivers the long awaited score on the Health Care Reform bill. No excuses Pass.The.Damn.Bill. Advice for the Right Wing, "Do a Google...

Selling Out Wrigley Field

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(proposal illustration via the Chicago Tribune) This is not a good idea : The Chicago Cubs, in search of new advertising revenues, have asked the City of Chicago for permission to erect a 360-square-foot billboard above the left-field bleachers at Wrigley Field, an alderman said Wednesday. The proposed sign would be 74 feet above the ground, altering the look of the team's historic stadium. Because Wrigley Field is designated a landmark, new signage has to receive governmental approval. The Sun-Times first reported that the Cubs have filed a permit application with the city. While the city has approved signage on the outfield walls and on the brick wall down the third base line, the proposed billboard is "definitely new territory," said Ald. Tom Tunney (44th ward), who oversees the ward where Wrigley Field is located. The height of the signage will be a concern, he said. Tunney wants to make sure the proposed billboard will not block fans' views of the surrounding nei...

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Can you really force the Pope to step down ? I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Blanche's Gut

Blanche Lincoln says she wasn't "lobbied" by Obama. Senatus : President Barack Obama “hasn’t reached out to lobby Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) on healthcare, the senator said Wednesday,” according to The Hill . "I made it pretty clear that I didn’t support reconciliation," Lincoln said during an appearance on MSNBC, by way of offering a reason as to why the president would let her be. "I think he hates asking people to do things contrary to what their gut tells them to do." Lincoln said she “hadn’t spoken to Obama on the phone about healthcare, though at some point during the healthcare process, she reached out to the president and sought a meeting with him. ” Self-serving Senators like Lincoln who offer roadblocks as bargaining chips then expect some kind of catering by the administration baffle me. The very idea that Obama doesn't like forcing people to go against their gut is baseless. I would chalk it up to logic; why negotiate with a lost cau...

Get Your Dunkin Wednesday

Not feeling good today. Better than yesterday, but now I am hacking up something awful. I can function hence the reason I am here, blogging away, but it is no fun. Don't think I slept much either. Awesome. It is St. Patrick's Day! This will be the first year since moving to Chicago that I won't be participating as my current condition won't allow me. Since I live in Chicago though the festivities started the moment it was March and probably won't end till it is April, so I am sure I will get my catch up time somewhere. As you can tell I am kind of scattered and all over the place. But I will rage on cuz that's how I roll. Here are your highlights: CNN stooping to new hiring lows . I am not sure what kind of job has one of their requirements as "have you called a Supreme Court Justice a goat f**ker?" But apparently that is the standard set at CNN. A lesson in Republican governing, Good Luck New Jersey...You Voted For Him Hawaii is fed up Ummmmm Facebook...

Setting This Straight

Byron Tau from The New Republic explains why the House "deem and pass" is not so damn awful as everyone says : Okay, so here’s how the “deem-and-pass” procedure would actually work. The House Rules committee is often called the “traffic cop” of the House – controlling what bills come to the floor and how much debate is allowed on each one. On each bill, they pass what is called a “rule” – a resolution determining what kind of debate is allowed on each bill. The whole House must first pass the rule, then the underlying legislation. In the case of “deem-and-pass,” the vote on the rule would also have the effect of passing the Senate bill. According to the CRS report linked above, the House has used this procedure at least six times between 1989 and 2005 with both parties in charge. To be sure, this isn’t the most straightforward of parliamentary procedural processes to explain to the average American. At the same time, most of the news reports dealing with the procedure don’t e...

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I have a hard time believing the millions uninsured care about the electoral meaning of " deem and pass " and how reconciliation hurts Davey Brooks' feelings . I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Man Who Resembles Missing Link vs. Rachel Maddow

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy And he loses. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Get Your Dunkin Tuesday

I feel better today than I did yesterday. That's a plus, what's not a plus is that Castle last night was a re-run and although I appreciate the beauty of one Alyssa Milano it put a damper on my evening. It should be a rule that any show as fun to watch as Chuck or Castle runs straight through its season. Even if the Super Bowl is supposed to air. Believe you me I would DVR the Super Bowl (unless of course the Redskins were playing) and watch Chuck and Castle. It's not to say other shows out there don't offer the same substance, but I can't think of any shows sans Food Network that consistently deliver. AND don't try to argue that against me, you will lose just like the Ring will lose to Charles Carmichael and just like Castle and Beckett will eventually get together. Here are your highlights: Netanyahu's Blunder Pelosi's Plan to get the bill passed. "Deem and Pass" Brown v. Board under assault? Something the teabaggers should rally around, Ame...

The Do-Nothing President

Continues to campaign for health care reform . I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Not a Good Business Model

I don't want to harp on the downfall of print media, but this is rather revealing. AP : Getting people to pay for news online at this point would be "like trying to force butterflies back into their cocoons," a new consumer survey suggests. That was one of several bleak headlines in the Project for Excellence in Journalism's annual assessment of the state of the news industry, released Sunday. The project's report contained an extensive look at habits of the estimated six in 10 Americans who say they get at least some news online during a typical day. On average, each person spends three minutes and four seconds per visit to a news site. About 35 percent of online news consumers said they have a favorite site that they check each day. The others are essentially free agents, the project said. Even among those who have their favorites, only 19 percent said they would be willing to pay for news online – including those who already do. There's little brand loyalty...

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Michele Bachmann still bat shit crazy I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Get Your Dunkin Monday

(on my ipod this morning) It was a quick paced and friendly weekend and then I got sick. I did, however make it through Dim Sum in Chinatown which was crucial. But then it hit me. I have felt like I was fighting off a cold for the past week or so. Finally later in the afternoon on Sunday "boom went the dynamite." Not too bad just rather fatigued, mucus filled coughing and random body temperature changes. Luckily for me (knock on wood) I have an arsenal of Vitamin C by my desk and a lovely lady who pampers me. Speaking of sick anyone tired of the health care reform waffling and the game of public option "hot potato?" I know I sure am. So to beat a dead horse, Pass.The.Damn.Bill. Here are your highlights: March Madness begins . But Illinois and Rhode Island were snubbed. Total b.s. No reason not to believe Kansas won't go all the way. Drifty, Sunday Morning Come Down It is safe to say Israel is not acting in good faith Questions of the decade: Why do we have mil...

Friday Fashion Blogging

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Caulfield Preparatory is bad ass. The designer is Vincent Flumiani who is inspired by a character he created F.N. Sinclair . What you get is a modern take on prep classics. It is available at limited retailers and online right now, however expect to see more as GQ just gave it some buzz. I like where this is headed, it is almost like Cali skate meets Polo Prep. Not sure if that's what Flumiani is going for...but that is what I find cool about it. I need a new gray suit and why not one with piping striped lapels. Not sure what this guy is doing here...perhaps he wants to prove a man in glasses is tough? Color on color is spring. I don't think this guy knew what to do with his hands. I want to be on a boat in a pea-coat. If my car breaks down on the side of a dessert road, I hope I am found in this outfit with a guitar around my neck. Have a great weekend! That's all for me, now. Gonna rock tee, woven, hoodie, mancessories, dark denim and boots tonight. U? I am Frank Chow a...

Corrupticans

They asked for it I am Frank chow and I approved this message

Every Now and Again

They just come out and say it without flinching. I went to a high school of 4,000 people. Most of which (I'd say 98%), Bill O'Reilly would be astounded to find out, didn't dress in a way he would constitute as being from the "hood." Whatever that means. And isn't this a man who consistently rants about individual freedom? Public schools in America might have a lot of issues at the moment, but it is highly unlikely the roots of those issues are what kids wear to school. It is an excuse made by those living in Pleasantville. Until policy makers and neo-cons realize that students aren't robots and are actual kids and adolescents who absorb information in various ways and that testing is not the absolute definition of genius. We won't be as competitive abroad as we once were. And to the cheer-leading blondies who giggle at Bill O. I give you mother effin Pink Floyd: I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Get Your Dunkin Friday

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy This morning I visited the doctor, hence the late Dunkin post. I have been dealing with several different small things for the past two years or so and had to check in with the MD. It was rather basic stuff although it seems redundant going back each time I need referrals. Hello, health care reform. I will now be heading to physical therapy for probably at least three months to ease discomfort caused by bone spurs on my spine. The doctor suggested I calm down my workouts and focus on PT. I was trying to "juice my pecs" too much apparently. Not too down about this, sadly I have gotten used to it. I was feeling better this fall, joined a gym, started working out again and then my discomfort came back. I can't move my head too far to the right, my left arm goes numb or tingles and it ain't fun. I did make a joke in passing about health care reform to my doctor because I have to wait for my referr...

The Headline the New York Times Will Never Write

Financial Regulation Coming, GOP pretends to care, disingenuous throughout negotiations It won't happen. It will never happen. This is nothing new, but come on! At least state the obvious, the GOP never wanted regulation in the first place. So going on "without the GOP" is the way it was always going to be. If health care reform taught us anything the Baucus process is worthless. Yet the New York Times can't even state that. Want to know why print media is disintegrating before our very eyes? Case in fucking point. The GOP has been setting this up for the past couple of months. Delay the bill, block the bill, then lambaste its existence as a giveaway. Sam Stein Huff Post : In a 17-page memo titled, "The Language of Financial Reform," Luntz urged opponents of reform to frame the final product as filled with bank bailouts, lobbyist loopholes, and additional layers of complicated government bureaucracy. "If there is one thing we can all agree on, it's...