Which 16-year dynasty reigns supreme: Patriots or Yankees?
The New England Patriots
have defied nearly everything about the NFL, especially its insistence
that championship-level teams get dragged back to the pack sooner rather
than later. For 16 years they have outperformed and outsmarted a system
built around parity and equal opportunity, inspiring fans to search for
a modern equivalent in a different sport.
When it comes to all things New England, New York is the first and last
place to look for a rival. And in this case, the 1996-2011 New York Yankees belong in the conversation with the 2001-2016 Patriots.
Scott Pioli/Nick Caserio vs. Brian Cashman
This is a tough
one to call, given Belichick's final say in personnel. Both sides have
had their hits and misses, though high-schoolers' eligibility makes
pre-draft evaluations in baseball tougher. Pioli didn't succeed while
running his own program in Kansas City but has bounced back to help
another former Patriots staffer, Thomas Dimitroff, put the Falcons in
the Super Bowl. (Caserio has yet to go out on his own.) Cashman gets
credit for four of the Yanks' five titles (he was Bob Watson's assistant
for this first one), for weathering Boss Steinbrenner's storms, for
flying solo in New York for such a long time and for transitioning to a
promising Yankees youth movement without suffering a losing season along
the way. He has had significant financial advantages over his football
counterparts and, for the most part, he has taken advantage of them. Edge: Yankees
Kraft vs. George/Hal
Kraft made it to seven of his eight
Super Bowls in the designated 16-year period, and the Steinbrenners made
it to seven of their 11 World Series in theirs. George Steinbrenner is
best-known as a founding father of free agency, even as an impetuous
owner who twice got himself banned from baseball, once for life (though
he was later reinstated). Whereas Torre had to manage Steinbrenner's
personality in the post-suspension phase of George's reign, Kraft has
been the one to soften Belichick's rough edges, accept his quirks and
give him the requisite space to lead as he sees fit. Kraft saved the
Patriots from moving to St. Louis in the 1990s and then found his sweet
spot as an owner after feuding unnecessarily with former coach Bill
Parcells. Steinbrenner could be an obstacle between the Yanks and
winning. But for the Patriots, two years ago, when Kraft marched into
New England's first Super Bowl news conference and set a defiant and
helpful Deflategate tone for the week, Kraft removed an obstacle between
the Patriots and ring No. 4. Edge: Patriots
(ESPN.com)
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
I Am A Classy Kind Of Guy
What a Guy's Underwear Choice Says About His Personality
Standard boxers
If a guy is a fan of standard boxers, he's a classic kind of all-American dude. He's a Kennedy! OK, maybe not that -- but he doesn't like to stray from what he knows or what is comfortable. He's probably been wearing the same five pairs of boxers his mom bought him at Ralph Lauren in 2008.
He can handle a strong woman because he's an easygoing guy. He's chill, happily clad in his red, white, and blue boxers with little anchors on them.
He isn't fashion-forward or full of himself. This is a straight-talking guy with more important things to worry about than fashionable underwear. He likely doesn't even think much about his clothes at all -- he's too busy figuring out how not to pay his student loans from that private college he went to.
Complete list (Thrillist.com)
Standard boxers
If a guy is a fan of standard boxers, he's a classic kind of all-American dude. He's a Kennedy! OK, maybe not that -- but he doesn't like to stray from what he knows or what is comfortable. He's probably been wearing the same five pairs of boxers his mom bought him at Ralph Lauren in 2008.
He can handle a strong woman because he's an easygoing guy. He's chill, happily clad in his red, white, and blue boxers with little anchors on them.
He isn't fashion-forward or full of himself. This is a straight-talking guy with more important things to worry about than fashionable underwear. He likely doesn't even think much about his clothes at all -- he's too busy figuring out how not to pay his student loans from that private college he went to.
Complete list (Thrillist.com)
And That's How NFL Owners Stay Wealthy
Despite the NFL making more than $9 billion annually and projected to make more than $25 billion a year by 2027, pays its CEO more than $30 million a year, 68% of NFL stadium construction costs since 1923 coming from taxpayer money
(CavemanCircus.com)
(CavemanCircus.com)
Monday, January 30, 2017
That's A Good Burn
Ferrari Teams Have Their Own Name For Catching On Fire Now
Poor, poor-’Vette can’t seem to live down its recent fires. For two years in a row, Corvette Racing’s No. 4 car has caught on fire during the Roar Before the 24 test day for Daytona. Now even Ferrari folks—people well versed in spontaneous vehicular combustion—are having a chuckle at their expense.
“Don’t pull a Corvette” is the new word of advice, per one Ferrari team representative I spoke with at Daytona.
Man, you know things are rough when Ferrari guys are making fire jokes. Corvette does have a pretty solid record of making up for its testing flambés with wins at Daytona, however, so I’m not sure if the last laugh is really on them.
(Jalopnik.com)
Poor, poor-’Vette can’t seem to live down its recent fires. For two years in a row, Corvette Racing’s No. 4 car has caught on fire during the Roar Before the 24 test day for Daytona. Now even Ferrari folks—people well versed in spontaneous vehicular combustion—are having a chuckle at their expense.
Man, you know things are rough when Ferrari guys are making fire jokes. Corvette does have a pretty solid record of making up for its testing flambés with wins at Daytona, however, so I’m not sure if the last laugh is really on them.
(Jalopnik.com)
This Car Has A Lot Of Potential
Junkyard Gem: 1998 Audi A4 1.8T
Turbocharging, 5-speed manual, and all-wheel-drive. Discarded.
(AutoBlog.com)
Turbocharging, 5-speed manual, and all-wheel-drive. Discarded.
(AutoBlog.com)
Friday, January 27, 2017
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Improve Power With A Better Stroke
What Are Stroker Kits, And How Do They Increase Torque?
An alternative to cylinder boring, a stroker kit is an effective but labour-intensive route to power gains
Thankfully, stroker kits can be purchased that simplify the process of engine enlargement by lengthening the stroke of the piston, avoiding any expensive machining needed for boring-out a cylinder.
An alternative to cylinder boring, a stroker kit is an effective but labour-intensive route to power gains
Thankfully, stroker kits can be purchased that simplify the process of engine enlargement by lengthening the stroke of the piston, avoiding any expensive machining needed for boring-out a cylinder.
A stroker kit increases an engine’s displacement by
lengthening the stroke of the piston. In a kit will be bespoke engine
components altered from OEM parts to achieve this increase in stroke.
They allow the piston to travel further up and down the cylinder thanks
to the use of a different crankshaft. The journals along the crankshaft
are lengthened by a given distance depending on the severity of the
stroke enlargement. An increase in the height of the journal makes for
double that increase in stroke length. This is due to the relative
increase at TDC (top dead centre) and BDC (bottom dead centre).
To stop the piston crashing into the cylinder head, other aftermarket modifications are also present. Firstly, the piston pin can be set higher up the connecting rod, or the rod itself can be shortened. This avoids any need for complicated CNC machining of cylinder heads or walls to incorporate the longer stroke.
(CarThrottle.com)
To stop the piston crashing into the cylinder head, other aftermarket modifications are also present. Firstly, the piston pin can be set higher up the connecting rod, or the rod itself can be shortened. This avoids any need for complicated CNC machining of cylinder heads or walls to incorporate the longer stroke.
(CarThrottle.com)
Wider Than The Z/28's 305's, Not Quite As Wide As The GT3 RS' 325's
The Dodge Demon's massive drag tires are just barely street legal
Custom tires cover 18- by 11-inch wheels.
That wheel and tire combo, meant to fill out the Demon's new wide wheel arches, is frankly impressive. Lightweight 18- by 11-inch wheels are wrapped in special Demon branded Nitto NT05R tires measuring an astounding 315/40R18 at all four corners. Not only does that trump the old Camaro Z/28's 305 section tires, it makes the Demon the first production car to come equipped from the factory with drag radials, claims Dodge. Presumably, the goal with the Demon is to provide enough power and grip to rotate the Earth underneath the car rather than propelling the car itself down a dragstrip.
(AutoBlog.com)
Custom tires cover 18- by 11-inch wheels.
That wheel and tire combo, meant to fill out the Demon's new wide wheel arches, is frankly impressive. Lightweight 18- by 11-inch wheels are wrapped in special Demon branded Nitto NT05R tires measuring an astounding 315/40R18 at all four corners. Not only does that trump the old Camaro Z/28's 305 section tires, it makes the Demon the first production car to come equipped from the factory with drag radials, claims Dodge. Presumably, the goal with the Demon is to provide enough power and grip to rotate the Earth underneath the car rather than propelling the car itself down a dragstrip.
(AutoBlog.com)
Useless Info - Potato Chips Edition
9 Little-Known Potato Chip Facts Your Brain Can Snack On
There are actually logical reasons for all that empty space in potato chip bags.
Ever open up what seems like a full bag of chips just to find there’s more space in the bag than chips? As annoying as that can be, chips are packaged that way for a few reasons. Most importantly, that excessive air in the bag in meant to act as a cushion so your precious chips don’t break during delivery. That empty space is also almost entirely nitrogen – the bag is pumped full it to maintain long-term freshness.
A potato was bred to create the "perfect chip."
The USDA and Penn State University teamed up in the late 1960s to breed a potato that would make the perfect potato chips. This potato, called the Lenape potato, was a huge success when first tested. However, it was discovered that the potato cultivar also produced an unnaturally high amount of a natural toxic substance called solanine.
While present in all potatoes in low, ineffective amounts, the Lenape potato had over TRIPLE the amount of solanine a normal potato has - enough to make anyone who initially tasted these chips nauseous. The potato was quickly discontinued afterwards, so we may never know what the "perfect potato chip" would have tasted like.
Complete list (FoodBeast.com)
There are actually logical reasons for all that empty space in potato chip bags.
Ever open up what seems like a full bag of chips just to find there’s more space in the bag than chips? As annoying as that can be, chips are packaged that way for a few reasons. Most importantly, that excessive air in the bag in meant to act as a cushion so your precious chips don’t break during delivery. That empty space is also almost entirely nitrogen – the bag is pumped full it to maintain long-term freshness.
A potato was bred to create the "perfect chip."
The USDA and Penn State University teamed up in the late 1960s to breed a potato that would make the perfect potato chips. This potato, called the Lenape potato, was a huge success when first tested. However, it was discovered that the potato cultivar also produced an unnaturally high amount of a natural toxic substance called solanine.
While present in all potatoes in low, ineffective amounts, the Lenape potato had over TRIPLE the amount of solanine a normal potato has - enough to make anyone who initially tasted these chips nauseous. The potato was quickly discontinued afterwards, so we may never know what the "perfect potato chip" would have tasted like.
Complete list (FoodBeast.com)
Just In Case You Wondered
The North American big 4 all have the US colors in their logos, except the NHL, who’s viewership is primarily Canadian
(CavemanCircus.com)
(CavemanCircus.com)
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Tuna Types
Here Are The Most Popular Types Of Tuna Used In Japanese Cuisine
Bluefin tuna
Bluefin tuna are mainly caught in the Atlantic Ocean. They are the largest tuna, typically weighing around 600 to 1,000 pounds. Bluefin is usually served in top-notch sushi restaurants because it is, quite simply, the most delicious tuna available in the world. In particular, the fat and protein are perfectly balanced, and pieces have a melt-in-your-mouth-type feel.
If you sit at the counter of a quality sushi bar, the long slabs of tuna you’ll see behind the glass are likely all from the same cut of bluefin tuna. The darkest shade is akami (lean) tuna, the slightly lighter one is chu-toro (medium-fatty tuna) and the lightest and smoothest-looking of the three — often filled with healthy streaks of marbleization — is o-toro (fatty tuna).
Bigeye tuna
No surprise here — these are tuna with big eyes! They are leaner compared to the bluefin, but their akami tends to be top quality. We’d recommend going with bluefin tuna for toro lovers, and Bigeye for akami lovers.
Yellowfin tuna
Quite simply, tuna with yellow fins. Flavor-wise, they’re similar to the bigeyes. In Japan, yellowfin tuna are the most commonly found tuna and are served widely in many casual sushi spots. There’s a good chance that any menu item marked as “tuna” and offered either seared, blackened, marinated or cooked at a restaurant is of this type.
Complete list (FoodRepublic.com)
Bluefin tuna
Bluefin tuna are mainly caught in the Atlantic Ocean. They are the largest tuna, typically weighing around 600 to 1,000 pounds. Bluefin is usually served in top-notch sushi restaurants because it is, quite simply, the most delicious tuna available in the world. In particular, the fat and protein are perfectly balanced, and pieces have a melt-in-your-mouth-type feel.
If you sit at the counter of a quality sushi bar, the long slabs of tuna you’ll see behind the glass are likely all from the same cut of bluefin tuna. The darkest shade is akami (lean) tuna, the slightly lighter one is chu-toro (medium-fatty tuna) and the lightest and smoothest-looking of the three — often filled with healthy streaks of marbleization — is o-toro (fatty tuna).
Bigeye tuna
No surprise here — these are tuna with big eyes! They are leaner compared to the bluefin, but their akami tends to be top quality. We’d recommend going with bluefin tuna for toro lovers, and Bigeye for akami lovers.
Yellowfin tuna
Quite simply, tuna with yellow fins. Flavor-wise, they’re similar to the bigeyes. In Japan, yellowfin tuna are the most commonly found tuna and are served widely in many casual sushi spots. There’s a good chance that any menu item marked as “tuna” and offered either seared, blackened, marinated or cooked at a restaurant is of this type.
Complete list (FoodRepublic.com)
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
For The Discerning McLaren Owner
McLaren and Richard Mille unveil new RM 50-03 Split-seconds chronograph priced at $1 million
(4WheelNews.com)
(4WheelNews.com)
Did You Know - Clam Chowder Edition
A Brief History of Clam Chowder
Red, white, or clear, the history of chowder is as rich as its flavor.
New England clam chowder is defined as "a thick chowder made from clams, potatoes, onions, sometimes salt pork, and milk or cream." The recipe usually calls for heavy cream, light cream, or whole milk as the base for the soup. This addition of milk or cream — producing the soup's unmistakable white color — is the biggest difference between the New England style and all the rest. This version is also often thickened with oyster crackers and doesn't include any vegetables except potatoes. Today, the soup can be found all over the country, but is still most popular in the North East. Maine and Massachusetts may be the two states most associated with the cream-based clam chowder. In fact, it is known as one of Maine's most iconic dishes and is considered a classic in Boston's historic neighborhoods.
Manhattan clam chowder is most often recognized by its red color, coming from the use of tomatoes and tomato paste. The broth is much thinner than the thick New England version and while it also includes potatoes, most Manhattan-style chowders boast a variety of vegetables like carrots, celery, onion, and garlic for added flavor. The first recipe for "Manhattan Clam Chowder" was published in 1934 in a cookbook called Soups and Sauces by Virginia Elliott and Robert Jones. While the name "Manhattan" stuck, the soup has little to do with New York City's most popular borough.
(Eater.com)
Red, white, or clear, the history of chowder is as rich as its flavor.
New England clam chowder is defined as "a thick chowder made from clams, potatoes, onions, sometimes salt pork, and milk or cream." The recipe usually calls for heavy cream, light cream, or whole milk as the base for the soup. This addition of milk or cream — producing the soup's unmistakable white color — is the biggest difference between the New England style and all the rest. This version is also often thickened with oyster crackers and doesn't include any vegetables except potatoes. Today, the soup can be found all over the country, but is still most popular in the North East. Maine and Massachusetts may be the two states most associated with the cream-based clam chowder. In fact, it is known as one of Maine's most iconic dishes and is considered a classic in Boston's historic neighborhoods.
Manhattan clam chowder is most often recognized by its red color, coming from the use of tomatoes and tomato paste. The broth is much thinner than the thick New England version and while it also includes potatoes, most Manhattan-style chowders boast a variety of vegetables like carrots, celery, onion, and garlic for added flavor. The first recipe for "Manhattan Clam Chowder" was published in 1934 in a cookbook called Soups and Sauces by Virginia Elliott and Robert Jones. While the name "Manhattan" stuck, the soup has little to do with New York City's most popular borough.
(Eater.com)
I Agree With These Points
25 Things You Should Know About Dating
5. Dating is a numbers game. The guys who are best with women are the ones willing to put themselves on the line as often as possible.
10. Take pride in how you look, your appearance matters. Your sparkling personality won’t stand a chance if she’s too distracted by your mullet. At a minimum: wear fitted clothes, get a decent haircut, and keep yourself groomed. Also, diet and exercise will improve your overall look, health, mood, and energy levels.
18. Girls are going to back out on plans, cancel at the last moment, or even not respond after giving out their number, it’s inevitable. There’s a million reasons why it could happen so don’t beat yourself up trying to figure out why. Accept it, move on, and find someone who wants to be with you.
22. Listen to women and be in the conversation, not stuck in your own head. Relate back to her, share your own interests or stories, and learn to open up. Dating is about connecting on an emotional level.
24. Talk to everyone, it’s the fastest way to build your social skills. Start approaching girls you encounter in your daily activities – don’t limit yourself to the bar or club scene.
25. Being good with women is just like learning to ride a bike. You’re going to get nervous, you’re going to struggle, you’re going to get frustrated, and you’re going to fall. But if you pick yourself up again, you will eventually get it. And once you do, those skills will stay with you forever.
Complete list (CavemanCircus.com)
5. Dating is a numbers game. The guys who are best with women are the ones willing to put themselves on the line as often as possible.
10. Take pride in how you look, your appearance matters. Your sparkling personality won’t stand a chance if she’s too distracted by your mullet. At a minimum: wear fitted clothes, get a decent haircut, and keep yourself groomed. Also, diet and exercise will improve your overall look, health, mood, and energy levels.
18. Girls are going to back out on plans, cancel at the last moment, or even not respond after giving out their number, it’s inevitable. There’s a million reasons why it could happen so don’t beat yourself up trying to figure out why. Accept it, move on, and find someone who wants to be with you.
22. Listen to women and be in the conversation, not stuck in your own head. Relate back to her, share your own interests or stories, and learn to open up. Dating is about connecting on an emotional level.
24. Talk to everyone, it’s the fastest way to build your social skills. Start approaching girls you encounter in your daily activities – don’t limit yourself to the bar or club scene.
25. Being good with women is just like learning to ride a bike. You’re going to get nervous, you’re going to struggle, you’re going to get frustrated, and you’re going to fall. But if you pick yourself up again, you will eventually get it. And once you do, those skills will stay with you forever.
Complete list (CavemanCircus.com)
Monday, January 23, 2017
I Applaud The Cause
Viper owners raising money to retake the Nurburgring lap record
The Porsche 918 currently holds the production-car crown.
Nürburgring lap times – unofficial as they may be – are the locker room comparison contest of the automotive world. For several years, the lap record of 7:12:13 was held by a 2011 Dodge Viper ACR. The Viper and America were the rulers of the roost until the usurper, the Porsche 918, came in a stole the crown. The death knell is ringing for the Viper, and a group of owners are raising money to send the car to the 'Ring for one last chance at glory.
The ViperExchange is willing to supply two ACRs and two drivers well versed in the Nürburgring in order to retake the record. The problem with attempting to set the record is mostly down to logistics. According to the GoFundMe page, the total cost to send the cars, pay for the track, the supplies, and operating expenses is about $150,000 and $200,000.
The group says this is entirely a volunteer effort and are asking for donations to fund the Viper's return. Those wishing to help replant the stars and stripes and fill the forests of Germany with the truck-like roar of an odd-firing V10 can donate online. If they fall short, donations will be returned.
(AutoBlog.com)
The Porsche 918 currently holds the production-car crown.
Nürburgring lap times – unofficial as they may be – are the locker room comparison contest of the automotive world. For several years, the lap record of 7:12:13 was held by a 2011 Dodge Viper ACR. The Viper and America were the rulers of the roost until the usurper, the Porsche 918, came in a stole the crown. The death knell is ringing for the Viper, and a group of owners are raising money to send the car to the 'Ring for one last chance at glory.
The ViperExchange is willing to supply two ACRs and two drivers well versed in the Nürburgring in order to retake the record. The problem with attempting to set the record is mostly down to logistics. According to the GoFundMe page, the total cost to send the cars, pay for the track, the supplies, and operating expenses is about $150,000 and $200,000.
The group says this is entirely a volunteer effort and are asking for donations to fund the Viper's return. Those wishing to help replant the stars and stripes and fill the forests of Germany with the truck-like roar of an odd-firing V10 can donate online. If they fall short, donations will be returned.
(AutoBlog.com)
This Is Disturbing News
It Looks Like The Golf GTI's Days Are Officially Numbered
We live in dark and distressing times. The latest blow to everything we stand for is news that Volkswagen is planning all-electric hot hatchbacks
Auto Express is reporting that the firm is planning a hot version of last year’s all-electric I.D. hatchback, first seen at the Paris Motor Show. From comments made by senior VW staff, a faster version of any electric car is always likely.
We live in dark and distressing times. The latest blow to everything we stand for is news that Volkswagen is planning all-electric hot hatchbacks
Auto Express is reporting that the firm is planning a hot version of last year’s all-electric I.D. hatchback, first seen at the Paris Motor Show. From comments made by senior VW staff, a faster version of any electric car is always likely.
The magazine quotes Christian Senger, whose snappy job
title of ‘vice president Product Line G4, e-mobility’ gives him plenty
of insight, as saying: “Today we are really successful in having a range
of performance, especially at Volkswagen. We need to recreate this with
e-mobility.
“We can start with a rational approach, the car performing quite well every day. But then we can scale up. More range, more acceleration, more charging points for the money and maybe also 4WD.”
The company’s sales and marketing boss, Jurgen Stackmann, has also said that the Golf and Polo GTI will have to change significantly, hinting that they will go electric as well. He said: “I think the formula of GTI will change – it will not be the same formula that took us here. But to have an exhilarating, fun to own, fun to drive car, with electric cars it is possible to deliver that.
“Technology is clearly set to be able to do that – it is actually quite easy to do, with four-wheel drive if you want to.”
(CarThrottle.com)
“We can start with a rational approach, the car performing quite well every day. But then we can scale up. More range, more acceleration, more charging points for the money and maybe also 4WD.”
The company’s sales and marketing boss, Jurgen Stackmann, has also said that the Golf and Polo GTI will have to change significantly, hinting that they will go electric as well. He said: “I think the formula of GTI will change – it will not be the same formula that took us here. But to have an exhilarating, fun to own, fun to drive car, with electric cars it is possible to deliver that.
“Technology is clearly set to be able to do that – it is actually quite easy to do, with four-wheel drive if you want to.”
(CarThrottle.com)
Some Pop Lyric Equations Finally Solved
32 Questions From Pop Songs Answered With Actual Data
What is love? How far is 24 hours from Tulsa? Do they know it’s Christmas time? And how *do* you solve a problem like Maria?
1. How long does it take to apologise a trillion times? (Outkast, “Ms Jackson”)
Nicky Woolf decided to answer his own question on this one, assuming Andre 3000 apologised once a second to Ms Jackson. Unfortunately, Nicky messed up his maths and forgot weeks have seven days, rather than just one – meaning the actual answer is 30,000 years.
12. How much would you have to earn to be “barely gettin’ by” in LA in 1980? (Dolly Parton, “9 to 5”)
23. Can I kick it? (A Tribe Called Quest, “Can I Kick It?”)
Complete list (BuzzFeed.com)
What is love? How far is 24 hours from Tulsa? Do they know it’s Christmas time? And how *do* you solve a problem like Maria?
1. How long does it take to apologise a trillion times? (Outkast, “Ms Jackson”)
listening to outkast's sorry miss jackson and decided to work out how long it would take to "apologise a trillion times". it's 222,578 years
— Nicky Woolf (@NickyWoolf)
Nicky Woolf decided to answer his own question on this one, assuming Andre 3000 apologised once a second to Ms Jackson. Unfortunately, Nicky messed up his maths and forgot weeks have seven days, rather than just one – meaning the actual answer is 30,000 years.
12. How much would you have to earn to be “barely gettin’ by” in LA in 1980? (Dolly Parton, “9 to 5”)
@jamesrbuk If one were working 9-5 in LA in 1980, what would be min hourly rate that would result in doing better than "barely gettin' by".The Californian minimum wage was raised to $3.10 an hour in 1980, meaning a 40-hour week working 9 to 5, five days a week, would earn $124. As the questioner asked how much we’d have to earn to be doing just better than this, let’s add about 20% to our total, and say around $150 a week.
— Keith Dyer (@keithdyer)
23. Can I kick it? (A Tribe Called Quest, “Can I Kick It?”)
@jamesrbuk Hi James. Can I kick it?This is a question of property rights: As we’re dealing with an object (“it”) rather than an individual, this is a matter of getting the consent of the object’s owner. If you have ownership rights over “it”, or have that person’s permission, then yes, you can.
— Caspar Salmon (@CasparSalmon)
Complete list (BuzzFeed.com)
Friday, January 20, 2017
I Want To Try These
What To Order at The Steakhouses of Las Vegas
3 Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres
3 Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres
- Featuring a meat bar where patrons can choose their meat and cut
- Wagyu beef cheeks
- Do request the 240-day dry aged beef that tastes like blue cheese and sells by the ounce.
- [F]amous beef Wellington
Did You Know - Gin Edition
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Gin
Do us all a favor and put down that shot
1. Gin is for cocktails – not on its own
Do us all a favor and put down that shot
1. Gin is for cocktails – not on its own
- You can drink tequila and mescal as shots, and vodka is served chilled with food (zakuski) in its native land. Bourbon, rye and whiskey drinkers might add some ice or a splash of water. Gin is meant to be mixed, however, as the botanicals (herbs, spices etc.) come to life in cocktails and add complexity to the drink. This is why so many classic cocktails call for gin.
- The most usual production method for gin is to distill botanicals, such as juniper, coriander, citrus peel, cinnamon, almond or liquorice, with neutral grain alcohol. Making gin is like flavoring vodka, except that botanicals are always natural. A skilled gin distiller knows how to balance the botanical flavors to make a quality product.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Did You Know - Stone Crabs Edition
Here Are 9 Fun Facts About Stone Crabs, Currently In Season
3. Only the claws are harvested, and they must be at least 2¾” in length.
Complete list (FoodRepublic.com)
3. Only the claws are harvested, and they must be at least 2¾” in length.
- Stone crabs mature rapidly, and they regenerate lost claws. There is a ban on taking claws from egg-bearing females, which maintains healthy population stocks, the experts at the Lobster Place explain. Inside their seafood market, you’ll find a space that’s a cross between a grocer, a casual eatery and an Instagram heaven. Cascading mountains of ice serve as the backdrop for giant tuna, live lobsters and, of course, the claws of stone crabs during this time of year. You can dunk the fresh meat into butter right there at the in-store raw bar.
- “Stone crabs are typically right-handed, which means that the larger crusher claw is usually the right hand,” says chef de cuisine Daniel Rebelo of Union in Pasadena, California.
Complete list (FoodRepublic.com)
Did You Know - Philippe's Edition
The Century-Long History of Philippe’s and Its Famous French Dip Sandwich
As for the creation of Philippe’s French dip, Andrew Binder says it was the byproduct of a happy accident. Although French immigrant Philippe Mathieu launched the restaurant in 1908 at its first location at 300 N. Alameda Ave., it wasn’t until he moved the eatery to 246 Aliso St. in 1918 that he would make his serendipitous mistake, inadvertently dropping a roll into pan drippings from a roast and serving it to a customer. The diner, who, according to Andrew Binder, was a fireman (it’s a common misconception that he was a policeman), apparently enjoyed it so much that he came back the next day with some friends and asked for it again — and the rest is history.
(KCET.org)
As for the creation of Philippe’s French dip, Andrew Binder says it was the byproduct of a happy accident. Although French immigrant Philippe Mathieu launched the restaurant in 1908 at its first location at 300 N. Alameda Ave., it wasn’t until he moved the eatery to 246 Aliso St. in 1918 that he would make his serendipitous mistake, inadvertently dropping a roll into pan drippings from a roast and serving it to a customer. The diner, who, according to Andrew Binder, was a fireman (it’s a common misconception that he was a policeman), apparently enjoyed it so much that he came back the next day with some friends and asked for it again — and the rest is history.
(KCET.org)
Did You Know - Oysters Edition
12 Oysters You Should Know
A handy visual guide to the ambrosial bivalves
Hog Island Sweetwaters
A handy visual guide to the ambrosial bivalves
Hog Island Sweetwaters
- Origin: Tomales Bay, California
- Grower: John Finger
- Flavor profile: Hog Island Sweetwaters are a little sweet, as the name would suggest, but have a great mineral finish.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Helpful Tips - Buying Your Car Some New Shoes Edition
8 Things to Know Before Upgrading Your Wheels and Tires
1. Where Rubber Meets Road
1. Where Rubber Meets Road
- All those letters and numbers on the side of the tire? Well, they mean some pretty important stuff. Take a 215/55R16 93H, for example, the smallest tire available on the current-generation Honda Civic sedan. That means the tire has a section width (the distance from sidewall to sidewall) of 215 millimeters, an aspect ratio of 55 (because the sidewall measures 55 percent of the section width), a radial construction (hence the ‘R’) and an interior diameter designed to fit on a 16-inch wheel. The 93 represents the load index, or the amount of weight the tire can support, while the ‘H’ is a speed rating, meaning it’s good for 130 mph.
- When it comes to wheels, it’s about more than just diameter and width, and your vehicle’s bolt pattern can be the difference between wheels that fit and ones that don’t. Sure, a 16-inch wheel with a five-lug bolt pattern may seem simple, but hub sizes vary greatly depending on make and model. Picture the bolt pattern as a circle measured at the center of each wheel stud. A bolt pattern of 5×100, then, would mean five wheel studs with a diameter of 100 millimeters. Make sure you check out this number before you sign the dotted line.
- When it comes to price, that is. As the diameter of the wheel increases, so does the price, though generally in manageable increments. Where the move to a larger wheelset really sneaks up on your wallet is when it comes to tires. Unlike wheels, tires can cost a great deal as the size increases, easily pushing beyond $500 a tire, depending on make and model.
I'd Try This
This Barbecue Brisket Mac & Cheese Burrito Will Demolish Your Hunger
Why this Huntington Park barbecue spot earns a place in LA's smoked meat scene
There’s a brisket, macaroni, and barbecue beans option that ranks among the most popular combinations, while the fully loaded version includes snips of hot link and weighs in at about two pounds.
(LA.Eater.com)
Why this Huntington Park barbecue spot earns a place in LA's smoked meat scene
There’s a brisket, macaroni, and barbecue beans option that ranks among the most popular combinations, while the fully loaded version includes snips of hot link and weighs in at about two pounds.
(LA.Eater.com)
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Some Assembly May Be Required
This Is What Aston Martin's New V12 Looks Like Before It's Put Together
Aston Martin has released an image showing every single part that makes up its 5.2-litre twin-turbo engine
(CarThrottle.com)
Aston Martin has released an image showing every single part that makes up its 5.2-litre twin-turbo engine
(CarThrottle.com)
This Is Golf
Golf
can best be defined as an endless series of tragedies obscured by the
occasional miracle, followed by a good bottle of beer.
Golf! You hit down to make the ball go up. You swing left and the ball goes right. The lowest score wins, on top of that, the winner buys the drinks.
Golf is harder than baseball. In Golf, you have to play your foul balls.
If you find you do not mind playing Golf in the rain, the snow, even during a hurricane, here’s a valuable tip …your life is in trouble.
Golfers who try to make everything perfect before taking the shot rarely make a perfect shot.
A ‘gimme’ can best be defined as an agreement between two golfers …neither of whom can putt very well.
An interesting thing about Golf is that no matter how badly you play, it is always possible to get worse.
Golf’s a hard game to figure. One day you’ll go out and slice it and shank it, hit into all the traps and miss every green. The next day you go out and for no reason at all you really stink.
If your best shots are the practice swing and the ‘gimme putt’, you might wish to reconsider this game.
Golf is the only sport where the most feared opponent is you.
Golf is like marriage, If you take yourself too seriously it won’t work, and both are expensive.
The best wood in most amateurs’ bags is the pencil.
(Bits&Pieces.us)
Golf! You hit down to make the ball go up. You swing left and the ball goes right. The lowest score wins, on top of that, the winner buys the drinks.
Golf is harder than baseball. In Golf, you have to play your foul balls.
If you find you do not mind playing Golf in the rain, the snow, even during a hurricane, here’s a valuable tip …your life is in trouble.
Golfers who try to make everything perfect before taking the shot rarely make a perfect shot.
A ‘gimme’ can best be defined as an agreement between two golfers …neither of whom can putt very well.
An interesting thing about Golf is that no matter how badly you play, it is always possible to get worse.
Golf’s a hard game to figure. One day you’ll go out and slice it and shank it, hit into all the traps and miss every green. The next day you go out and for no reason at all you really stink.
If your best shots are the practice swing and the ‘gimme putt’, you might wish to reconsider this game.
Golf is the only sport where the most feared opponent is you.
Golf is like marriage, If you take yourself too seriously it won’t work, and both are expensive.
The best wood in most amateurs’ bags is the pencil.
(Bits&Pieces.us)
I Need To Start Saving Up For This
Leak reveals Audi RS4 Avant and RS5 Coupe have even more power than Porsche Panamera 4S
On the new Audi RS4 Avant and the RS5 Coupe, meanwhile, this V6 engine will be tuned to provide more power, specifically generating up to 450 hp (335 kW) of output and 600 Nm (442 lb.-ft.) of peak torque. As revealed by the leaked slideshow, the V6-powered Audi RS4 Avant and the RS5 Coupe would be able to dash from nil to 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than four seconds and achieve an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
This means that while the RS4 Avant and the RS5 Coupe are quicker on the sprint, the Porsche Panamera 4S would be able to catch up and outrun both Audi RS models. Speed demons could avail of the optional dynamic package to hike the speed cap to 280 km/h (174 mph).
Meanwhile, the slideshow also revealed when Audi Sport is planning to commence production of these new RS models. According to this presentation, Audi will start building the RS5 Coupe in June 2017 and the RS4 Avant in December 2017. Motor1’s source disclosed that the RS5 Coupe is now production-ready and the RS4 Avant is now at the last phase of development.
(4WheelNews.com)
On the new Audi RS4 Avant and the RS5 Coupe, meanwhile, this V6 engine will be tuned to provide more power, specifically generating up to 450 hp (335 kW) of output and 600 Nm (442 lb.-ft.) of peak torque. As revealed by the leaked slideshow, the V6-powered Audi RS4 Avant and the RS5 Coupe would be able to dash from nil to 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than four seconds and achieve an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
This means that while the RS4 Avant and the RS5 Coupe are quicker on the sprint, the Porsche Panamera 4S would be able to catch up and outrun both Audi RS models. Speed demons could avail of the optional dynamic package to hike the speed cap to 280 km/h (174 mph).
Meanwhile, the slideshow also revealed when Audi Sport is planning to commence production of these new RS models. According to this presentation, Audi will start building the RS5 Coupe in June 2017 and the RS4 Avant in December 2017. Motor1’s source disclosed that the RS5 Coupe is now production-ready and the RS4 Avant is now at the last phase of development.
(4WheelNews.com)
And They're All Really Sound Reasons
5 Reasons Why You Can't Put An F1 Engine In A Road Car
It would be an incredible feat of engineering to shoehorn an F1 engine into a road car, but the logistics behind this form of engine swap just wouldn't match up
It would be an incredible feat of engineering to shoehorn an F1 engine into a road car, but the logistics behind this form of engine swap just wouldn't match up
- They are notoriously difficult to start
- They're not cheap
- Cooling
- That fuel bill though
- The lifespan is tiny
This Better Be Worth The Price Of Admission
World's Priciest Steak Costs More Than Your Mortgage
It's been aged for 15 years.
The result? A 15-year aged cote de boeuf that costs a whopping $3,200. If you can't forego a couple mortgage payments in order to sample this delicacy, fret not: Just get yourself a plane ticket to Hong Kong, where diners at the two Michelin star Caprice can savor a few bites of the precious protein as part of a $700 lunch tasting menu — a relative bargain, surely. And if you're feeling extra saucy, the steak would probably pair well with the world's most expensive bottle of wine, a Château Margaux 2009 priced at $195,000.
Monday, January 16, 2017
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