Archive for November, 2008

Book Review: World War Z

Ah, Zombies. I have no idea why I’m fascinated by Zombie movies and stories but be it horror, like Romero, or comedy, like Shaun of the Dead, I’m a fan. When my brother-in-law recommended a Studs Terkel like recounting of man’s struggle against a zombie epidemic, World War Z by Max Brooks — I knew [...]

It was only 70 years ago, almost to the day, that the Germans introduced us to Kristallnacht — so I don’t find this all that unbelievable. I do think its well written and funny, but it is a warning and we should listen to this Op-Ed piece from the Jewish Journal. As a Californian, Prop [...]

Seattle PIs Beer Reviews

The Seattle PI released a review of 10 or so “American Craft Beers” this seems to largely be a review of the classic American brewers new faux-micro brews matched up against a few of the National faux-micro type guys, like Full Sail or New Belgium.
Pale Ale
Michelob Pale Ale: 5/10
Full Sail Pale Ale: 7/10
Michelob Pale Ale [...]

This seemed like a very strange Amazon Kindle reco this am.
Executor’s Guide: Settling a Loved One’s Estate or Trust (2nd Edition) (Kindle Edition) appears to be a guide to things I’ve never considered needing to think about.
The Executor’s Guide will show you how to get organized, get the help you need and make [...]

Kosher T-Shirt

Something for everyone, or just me.
Nothing makes me laugh quite like my collection of t-shirts from Israel. I’m always searching for a lost shirt, one that said “The ShinBet is watching you.” in Arabic.
Another favorite is this one.

Royal Bacon Society

The Royal Bacon Society is a fancy, fun blog all about you the Dethroner reader’s favorite food: Bacon.

List of Successful Pot Smokers

The Agitator.com is shocked that anti-marijuana forces of the world claim dope smokers can’t get a job. I think most of them end up blogging, but regardless — they’ve started quite a list of successful pot smokers.
Here’s my challenge to Agitator readers, bloggers, and others: In this comments thread, let’s compile a [...]

I ran across this big fat bottle at my local super market and honestly, I do not know why I bought it. My friend Ryan and I only disagree about 1 beer-topic. While we can agree on the joys of owning a wort-chiller, the need for a big brew kettle or the sheer entertainment value [...]

Classic Navy Pea Coat

Until I recently, and completely, changed my style of professional attire - the navy pea coat was my jacket of choice.
Elegant in its simplicity, supremely comfortable and as warm as you could want — I’d wear this walking the mean streets of Sausalito or on tranquil strolls of New York City. I found my thinsulate [...]

Shelby Black Hornet

Being auctioned off for the Caroll Shelby Childrens Foundation is one Shelby Black Hornet, a classic Mustang chassis with a Cobra Jet 428 V8 engine producing 335 hp, Edelbrook aluminum heads, a top-loader 4-speed transmission and Shelby 10-spoke wheels.
Which Dethroner reader will be the winner?

Beer Review: Spaten Oktoberfest?!?

What bullshit is Dethroner trying to pass off as a review? Spaten? WHAT? But thats the six pack I’m drinking my way through right now — we’ll, lets be honest I mixed up three 6ers into a Spaten Oktoberfest, Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale and Old Foghorn triumvirate of beer drinking ROI.
I’ve got admit, I’ve [...]





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» Seems Jack Daniels is kicking some butt, profits are up and even their unsavory looking drinks are selling.  # 2

» The Royal Bacon Society is a fancy, fun blog all about you the Dethroner reader’s favorite food: Bacon. # 1

» Evidently a fan of Ebert’s is trying to help Mars breed the supreme race of M&Ms.

Whenever I get a package of plain M&Ms, I make it my duty to continue the strength and robustness of the candy as a species. To this end, I hold M&M duels. Taking two candies between my thumb and forefinger, I apply pressure, squeezing them together until one of them breaks and splinters. That is the “loser,” and I eat the inferior one immediately. The winner gets to go another round.
M&Ms prove Darwin was right Thanks Ryan  # 0

» Baconpig. Zenith of mankind’s porcine proclivity or just gross? You be the judge. Don’t miss the Pig Butchering Guide in T-shirt form. # 0

» A man wants to know if jerking off into his guppy tank will cause his fish any harm. Just don’t forget to cuddle, I say. [StraightDope.com# 1

» An Atlanta florist is selling the “Broquet,” baskets of amply masculine cactus and carnivorous plants that can be given from one man to another. [BananaFlorist.com via Seth Godin# 0

» What may be my next car, the Mitsubishi Evolution X, goes on sale today in Japan. Next year for North America. [Crave.CNET.com# 0

» I haven’t really dug into it much, but JoS. A. Bank is having what appears to be a pretty major sale, with up to 50% off on Fall items and 70% off on clearance items. [JosBank.com# 2

» Cities collapse due to unsustainable growth? Naw it’ll never happen. We have science. [unsw.edu.au, creationmuseum.org] # 0

» Headline of the Day: “Men want hot women, study confirms” [CNN# 2



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