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Ad on Sex Education Distorts Obama Policy

Ad on Sex Education Distorts Obama Policy

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/11/us/politics/11checkpoint.html?bl&ex=1221278400&en=139555dd265b8c71&ei=5087%0A

First these people use the "bridge to nowhere" link that doesn't exist - the lady wanted the stinkin' bridge. (And I can see why 50 people would want to be able get to the mainland with something other than a boat).

Then, they accuse Obama of wanting to teach our Kindergartners sex ed. What a crock of sh#t.

I'm terrified of the Republicans; they come from another planet.



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Your Toffee Bar Beer - But don't drink together, just during Prep

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Toffee Bars

Z loves toffee- specifically heath bars. His birthday was Monday. I made him a toffee cake, which tasted like an old lady cake you enjoy at that old people's buffet. That's what I get for following a recipe from a "you've never heard of us" bed & breakfast.

So I made Toffee Bars last night, and I haven't made a dessert this good in years so I thought I'd share.

TOFFEE BARS

Cook Time: 30ish minutes

Ingredients:

Shortbread Cookie Bottom:
4 ounces butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup self-rising flour

Middle Toffee Layer:
4 ounces butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 can sweetened condensed milk, (14-ounce)
1/4 cup pecans
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Top Toffee Layer:
4 ounces German sweet chocolate
4 oz. box of Nips Coffee Caramels
2 Heath bars, crushed up
1/4 stick butter

Prep:

Crush up heath bars in a bowl with a knife. I did this while watching 20 minutes of that crappy movie "21", which I still haven't finished. Drink a Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy, and decide to smoke a cigarette. Go outside, and leave the bowl of crushed heath bars on the kitchen table. Smoke. Come back and discover that your Chi-Weenie has eaten half of the heath bars which she managed to spill out of the bowl onto the floor first. Grumble.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Cream 4 ounces butter with 1/4 cup sugar. Blend in flour. Spread into a buttered 8-inch square pan ( I used one of those cheapo disposable aluminum bake pans, and I totally recommend it. It was way easier to manipulate in the freezer). Your mix should be sticky and should pack together in the bottom of the pan like shortbread. If it isn't this consistency, add more butter for stick or more sugar/flour for less stick. Bake at 350 degree F for about 20 minutes, until firm and lightly browned around the edges. Cool.

Meanwhile, mix chocolate, Nips, 1/4 stick butter and heath bar crumbles in a small saucepan. Put saucepan in a large boiler pan with water, and turn to medium. Allow boiler pan to bubble and heat the chocolate mix in the middle saucepan. Stir slowly every so often -when the mix is ready the caramels will have melted into the chocolate.

At the same time, combine 4 ounces butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, condensed milk, and pecans in a small saucepan; cook on lowish-medium, stirring, until mixture leaves the sides of the pan. Stir in vanilla. Pour over shortbread. Spread melted chocolate mix over the top; stick in the freezer for 45 min. or an hour. I took Charko and the dogs for a walk in the park for an hour and pulled them out after approx. 90 min. Cut in squares.

Freaking Fantabulous.





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Just having a good time....

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Football Recap: 09/08/08

"Terrell Owens: Just Having Fun Celebrating"

http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia/multimedia_center.cfm?id=40BA677D-CA68-40B1-C47FC1F657BB6227

Terrell Owens' touchdown celebration penalty last night during the Cowboys v. Cleveland game was absolute horseshit. I see running backs doing somersaults, Jack-Palance style pushups with hand clapping, and plenty of end-zone dancing. They picked T.O. out because of his rep.

I'm really tired of the criticism of T.O.'s attitude. Yes, he acted like an ingracious bastard during his tenure with the Eagles. But let's be honest. The Eagles are a 2nd, if not a 3rd tier team at best. With T.0.'s talent, wouldn't you be pissed off when your QB and other members of the offensive line don't support your efforts?

Moving to Dallas was the best move possible for T.O. Coach Wade Phillips has clearly demonstrated that he won't put up with any shit, and Terrell seems less cocky and more like a teamplayer.

IN OTHER NEWS:

*** While "I Sold My Soul To Satan / Whiny Ass" Tom Brady has suffered an ACL injury that may be a season ender, I'm not happy. Yes, the Cowboys have a better shot as a Superbowl team. Like my brother, though, I'm convinced that it doesn't count if the odds weren't even. I'm wishing Brady comes back for the playoffs, and the Pats prove they can hang in there without him.

*** Falcons QB Matt Ryan certainly demonstrated his talent yesterday. That first pass game opener was incredible; there isn't any doubt this young 'un is hot shit. I'm incredibly interested this season - for the first time ever - in how this new team progresses. Arthur Blank - mad props to you for the risks you took trying to put this team back together. I think you're going to get some stinking sweet ROI on your efforts.






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WHAT A SURPRISE!!!! "McCain fought money on teen pregnancy programs"

There isn't a thing I can possibly say here.





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The Top Ten Things You Should Know About Sarah Palin

www.grizzlybay.org/SarahPalinInfoPage.htm



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Signs of Brainwashing at an Early Age

My daughter is in this phase...she likes to tell you she hates something if she knows you love it. So last week, all we heard was "I'm a Republican". "I'm voting for John McCain". When we explained that she can't vote, she told us: "Well I'm campaigning for McCain".

Apparently this is working both ways. She very adamantly declared to my neo-con mother this weekend: "I'm a democrat". "I love Barack Obama".

My mother calls me this morning to instruct me: "We need to make sure Charky gets exposure to all sides. Please make sure she gets to see Sarah Palin speak at the RNC".

I explained that Z and I will watch as much of the RNC as we can stand, but that I don't want to talk about Gov. Palin because I can't stand her. But yes, as long as a speech is taking place before bedtime, Charky can watch.

While it truly pissed me off when Charky told me she was a Republican, even though I knew what she was doing, the whole thing has made me feel better knowing she's giving my mother an equal amount of grief. It's not just me.

Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Republicans.



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