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Re: Übersicht

JPS — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 14:48:19 -0000

Just discovered that my ~/Library/Application Support/Übersicht/.Sparkle directory is taking up 3GB of space! Clearly this can't be intended behavior. Deleting the directory but can anyone shed light on what might be going on here?

Re: NYC's Ugliest Building Is Getting A Makeover

JPS — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 10:46:07 -0000

That rendering was probably made before Verizon updated their logo to something not nearly as obnoxious, so here's hoping they use the newer version for the building.

Re: REST API for MTA Subway Data

JPS — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 23:34:24 -0000

Sorry if I'm missing this somehow, but is there a way to determine which lines stop at a particular station?

Re: I'm Daisy Coleman, The Teenager At The Center Of The Maryville Rape Media Storm, And This Is What Really Happened

JPS — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 15:00:42 -0000

This left me speechless. Is there a way for us to contact the authorities to make sure they do in fact open the case? Thank you for sharing-- you are brave and you did not deserve any of this.

Re: Brooklyn Glutton • HOT MUSIC & HOT TODDIES from YOUNG UNKNOWNS

JPS — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:36:51 -0000

Shhh... I am trying these secret ingredients in a mulled wine tonight- let's see what happens.

Re: http://brooklynglutton.com/post/11568482341

JPS — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:48:46 -0000

About two years back, Dean & Deluca brought in Counter Culture to revamp their coffee program, and also develop and supply a number of proprietary blends for the D&D brand. I didn't realize that they also started carrying normal single-origin CC beans in their grocery section and actually came across some really excellent CC Kenyan Microlot at D&D Soho last week for only $15/bag. Keep an eye out next time you're in the area and need to re-up on coffee... just be mindful of the roast date on the bottom of the bag, as I imagine there is a possibility for some of these bags to sit on the shelf passed their prime.

Re: http://brooklynglutton.com/post/13012172206

JPS — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:11:18 -0000

Oh so larb COULD be considered salad, eh?

Re: http://brooklynglutton.com/post/12080235672

JPS — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:02:03 -0000

Maybe go to ISA last... I had dinner there recently and was seriously under-whelmed. None of the food was bad, but the only item that really left an impression was the sardine skeleton, which is noteworthy more because of its novelty rather than any culinary appeal. All the courses in our prix-fixe meal were prepared well, but I never once found myself thinking, "Wow, this is really good." The service consisted of little more than bringing out each course (in somewhat erratic timing) and then disappearing completely, often leaving us wanting for more bread or water.

I know it's dangerous to start comparing restaurant prices, but I think it's fair game with prix-fixe menus, and as we were leaving, I couldn't help but think that Torrisi also has a $50 dollar set menu which is world's better in every manner (with the possible exception of decor, though I appreciate Torrisi's hap-hazard crowded charm) and really serves to highlight ISA's many shortcomings.

Re: http://brooklynglutton.com/post/11568482341

JPS — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:59:37 -0000

I would have warned you if I'd known you were heading out to Bluebird to pick up some beans- I've stopped by several times over the last week or two and the shelves are always empty. Perhaps the new owners don't order as many, so as not to let them go stale on the shelf... I imagine the turnover is fairly low.

On a recent trip to the new Cafe Grumpy on the LES, I did discover what is likely the most affordable Kenyan coffee to be had in NYC. It's not my favorite but still produces a really delicious cup that is unmistakably Kenyan:

http://www.cafegrumpy.com/s...

Abraco used to carry whole beans, and still does on occassion, but now it seems to be fairly arbitrary when they have them on offer (much like their hours of operation, I suppose). For instance, before embarking on a recent vacation, they had bags for sale so as to ensure their loyal customers wouldn't whither from withdrawal while they were closed. Sadly, Counter Culture doesn't (or perhaps is not allowed to) sell the proprietary Abraco blend on their website.

Good to know that EE carries CC beans... there are fewer and fewer retail establishments that do so in the city, evidently.

I'm heading out to L.A. this weekend for a quick trip and I'll bring you back a bag if I can track down some beans from Handsome Roasters (formed recently by three guys who left Intelligentsia to have a go on their own).

BTW, if you're ever stuck for a decent cup:

http://goo.gl/maps/vCek

...and finally, just to balance all this coffee-geekdom:

http://bit.ly/qfEY8Y

Re: http://brooklynglutton.com/post/11568482341

JPS — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:51:28 -0000

I agree that the quality of the Bluebird baristas has fallen (Abraco was quick enough to snag one during the changeover) since the new owners took over, but I don't find them unfriendly, and it's still a more than adequate place to get a cup of coffee. Plus, they still carry Counter Culture beans and so you can always minimize your barista interaction if necessary and just buy a bag.

The National on Rivington also sells CC beans.

The best way though is probably directly from the CC website- they will ship within one day of roasting and they charge a flat rate of $5 no matter how many bags you buy. You could order both varieties of Kenyan for $37 total.

Also highly recommended:

http://www.tonx.org

http://www.handsomecoffee.com/

http://counterculturecoffee...
(or any coffee from Aida Battle's farms)

Re: http://brooklynglutton.com/post/11568482341

JPS — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:58:20 -0000

I would also recommend Counter Culture who always has one (or more) Kenyan offerings in their "Micro-Lot" series, and they happen to be priced a little more modestly while losing none of the quality:

http://counterculturecoffee...

Re: What do you do

JPS — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:00:12 -0000

you keep reminding yourself that you won't pull this shit when you're the producer?

(...and don't forget to become a producer.)

Re: http://velveteenrabbit.tumblr.com/post/842951497

JPS — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:39:32 -0000

really odd, but as i saw this post on my dashboard and for a moment couldn't recall which song the lyric "i like it all that way" came from, i began to think how i hadn't listened to the replacements in awhile, and almost immediately saw your next post...

that's all. a synchronicity of sorts.

Re: http://paulsingh.tumblr.com/post/453391719

JPS — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:55:22 -0000

Thanks, I did some research after my reblog and found an album by him, but your post was much more informative. More importantly, it pointed me to your full site which I didn't even know about... I'll have to check out one of the archived radio shows.

Re: http://tumblr.machinetext.com/post/437584902

JPS — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:40:30 -0000

exactly- see you then.

Re: http://tumblr.machinetext.com/post/437584902

JPS — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:10:24 -0000

how about tacos at La Superior at 1pm, following by coffee? we could also do coffee before AND after.

Re: http://tumblr.machinetext.com/post/437584902

JPS — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:46:59 -0000

wanna meet there tomorrow?

Re: http://tumblr.machinetext.com/post/437584902

JPS — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:45:49 -0000

wanna meet there tomorrow?

Re: http://paulsingh.tumblr.com/post/415812927

JPS — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:51:58 -0000

in case you missed the link, there's a whole website dedicated to them:

http://www.pyongyangtraffic...

but then, of course there is.

Re: http://paulsingh.tumblr.com/post/374238049

JPS — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:26:51 -0000

They sell them at Hasaki? That seems random, also reminds me that I haven't been there in too long. Ever since Esashi shut down on Avenue A, I always feel like I'm cheating when I eat sushi, but usually end up at Takahachi since it's closer.

Re: http://cricketbites.com/post/362817691

JPS — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:05:22 -0000

there is a translation here:

http://gizmodo.com/5460442/...

Re: http://tumblr.absono.us/post/359738114

JPS — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:27:18 -0000

mercury lounge, definitely. i can't stand union pool.

Re: JPS

JPS — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:34:15 -0000

Actually, I wrote several longer posts which I deleted and re-wrote in deference to my bourbon fueled self-consciousness... but I guess what I want is a call to arms (so to speak), we must understand that while the impact of what we do may not be understood until 10-20 years from now, we must fight now (at minimum) with the courage and discipline of the opposition... but let's be honest and clear, they are better at this than us, but we are right and they are wrong (and we believe this, and this is of course where we're all the same in that we proceed with a faith in ourselves) and so we must understand that ANY progress, is PROGRESS, and anything else is DEFEAT. In essence what I'm saying is what you said: we are fighting a marathon and not a race, we must understand that this is a struggle of pace: take things as they come and make progress at every turn where possible, be steady and find your opportunities, but never let go of your position and struggle on. Instead, we huff and puff and act like fools and run around in circles.... ok, ok, enough... I had good bourbon today: George Stagg, Woodford, Michter's and a little Four Roses at dinner... life is grand.

Re: JPS

JPS — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:56:19 -0000

truth be told i'm not surprised that there isn't much attention paid to high quality coffee in india. the coffee drinking culture there has traditionally been all about various preparations of instant coffee (whipped and mixed with sugar and milk for cold coffee, or mixed with chicory, etc.) and while in recent years, there has been a huge proliferation of coffee houses and kiosks in the vein of starbucks, we all know how much those types of places do for promoting high quality coffee.

Re: whitneymcn on tumblr's Tumblelog

JPS — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:34:48 -0000

well that was easy:

http://portorico.com/store/...

though i can't speak to the quality-- will report back, and also hit up shotzombies for suggestions. does he work as a barista?