tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304624532011-11-27T18:48:19.929-05:00Good evening, this is the Kitten of the Keys blog, where you'll find toasts, cocktails, discussion and updates of all varieties.Kittennoreply@blogger.comBlogger961100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-29039998467625016912008-11-10T11:59:00.002-05:002008-11-10T12:03:34.620-05:00

A California Cafe is attempting to break a Guinness world record for largest Irish Coffee, 15 Gallons in total.Who cares? Not sure, I began to tire over cheap publicity stunts to get in Guinness years ago. Remember the TV show? Terrible, that was the dawn of reality TV.

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-14280396929306129622008-11-09T17:09:00.001-05:002008-11-09T17:12:33.108-05:00

The Gin and Tonic and Teddy Roosevelt both turned 150 this week.

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When called upon thus suddenlyFor sentiments or toastsThe few ideas that I possess,Flit instantly -- like ghosts.The only thing I think of now --That seems at all worth sayingIs -- Here's to you! May you soon receiveThe gifts for which you're praying!-Charles Frederic Goss

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Just got word back from the fine folks at Beefeater about the launch date of Beefeater 24 here in North America. According to the email I received, the launch date is March 9th but "I’m sure a few bottles will make it over before, so keep an eye out".Word.

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Steven Pinker, a Harvard linguist writes an article for the Atlantic Monthly about the upcoming FCC case to the Supreme Court and about swearing in general. Read on for a snippet.People believe, contrary to logic, that certain words can corrupt the moral order—that piss and Shit! and fucking are dangerous in a way that pee and Shoot! and freakin’ are not. This quirk in our psychology lies in the

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In my ongoing research of Gin and Tonic, I stumbled upon a couple scientific studies on G&T that make a connection between G&T and Reactive Hypoglycemia. The interesting thing is that consuming them on their own doesn't lead to the condition but only when they are combined. Check out the quote from a 1977 studyAlcohol-mediated reactive hypoglycemia may contribute significantly to motor-car

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-30367946609840035092008-11-06T10:01:00.003-05:002008-11-06T10:11:11.718-05:00

Just got an email from the US distributor of Hayman's Old Tom Gin and according to him it is very available in the US. If you're in the city then head down to the Warehouse on Broadway and Astor Place.If you don't and want to find out if it's available in your area, send an email to distributor,Eric Seed of Haus Alpenz LLC, eseed@alpenz.com.Read on for their Ramos Gin Fizz Recipe.Henry Ramos,

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In order to produce a proper Ramos Gin Fizz one must procure Old Tom Gin. Ah, there is the problem, it is almost impossible to find. I have scoured the city and have had no luck finding this old fashioned distilled gin. This is about to change soon though, UK company Hayman is producing a legitimate Old Tom Gin and it has now been released. According to it's official site, this Gin beat out

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-74646995956722238922008-11-05T20:24:00.004-05:002008-11-06T10:11:53.725-05:00

Beefeater, my muse, is updating the brand and releasing a new, high quality version of their classic London Dry called Beefeater 24.It's not clear when this fine Gin will be released to us Americans but rest assured, when it is you'll hear about right here. Read on for the video explaining the process.

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If you haven't noticed I added a feature so I could start Post Summaries. The change retroactively added "Read More" to all the posts, so some of them don't actually have more to read, for that I apolgise for misleading you all.

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Let's have a fine time on this Wednsday evening with another classic McGonagall poem.Today's, I sayWith a heart in playIs none other thanYe Gem Oban:OH! beautiful Oban with your lovely bay, Your surroundings are magnificent on a fine summer-day; There the lover of the picturesque can behold, As the sun goes down, the scenery glittering like gold. And on a calm evening, behind the village

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What is the oldest commercial cocktail?Well of course it is the classic Gin and Tonic which is now the ripe age of 150 years old. The UK's Daily Examiner, which touts itself as "The World's Greatest Newspaper", does a little piece on it, though not enough to do this fine drink justice. I smell a kitten feature coming...

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-46773111956166107502008-11-05T18:45:00.003-05:002008-11-05T18:55:00.340-05:00

Every four years mixologists tend to be patriotic and create some presidential themed cocktails. Jim Hewes down in DC created his own list of cocktails, based on their each personal favorite cocktails. For example, William McKinley had a penchant for the Gin Rickey, Clinton's Tanqueray and Tonic, and Bush II Cola with lime.FDR and I would've gotten along great, Plymouth Gin Martini.

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Only in New Orleans. A semi-truck carrying cases upon cases of Taaka Vodka flew off a ramp, crashing and spilling all the vodka inside.What a shame and what a waste, while this may be odd news for us not from Orleans but I hear it's a common occurrence down there, video on the news site.

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Here at the Kitten of the Keys blog, we take the upcoming 75th Anniversery of the repeal of prohibition seriously. One guy who takes it even more serious: Dale DeGroff, the King himself. He's giving a series of lectures down in New Orleans, home of the Ramos Gin Fizz, which are already sold out. I wish he made it uptown to NYC sometime but until then, I'll read one of his many books on the

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-55255478677669548152008-11-03T12:52:00.003-05:002008-11-03T13:04:41.292-05:00

Unlike most countries Brazil not only has an official National Cocktail, The Caipirinha (pronounced with a hard 'K'), but also has recently made a legally binding recipe for it. The official Caipirinha is a cocktail that contains exactly 1 3/4 oz. of Cachaça, a sugar liquor that will run you about $30 for a liter, exactly 1% crushed lime, and 2 tsp. of real sugar.I'm not sure what the 1% lime

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-16287221240962095652008-11-02T17:36:00.002-05:002008-11-02T17:41:37.564-05:00

Toronto writer, Linda Barnard, citing the collapse of the world markets has an excellent way of coping, happy hour cocktails. I couldn't agree more, and of course they push the prohibition era frame:"Consumption rose considerably during the Depression," says Laura Panter of the Martini Club, who, with partner Michelle Hunt creates new cocktails, provides beverage research and puts together some

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Steven Kowalczuk, master mixologist of Room at Twelve in Hotlanta, Georgia pontificates a little on the virtues of bartending and cocktail mixing in Atlanta paper Sunday Paper.For foodies, cocktails are a great way to enjoy life, conversation, spending time with friends and family—it’s a great sharing moment that starts with a cocktail. A few friends have said, after tasting one of my cocktails,

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San Francisco Gate does a little photo piece on the seductive, sexiness of a razor thin woman in a cocktail dress.The major themes are again what I've been detailing about the current cocktail movement: Sweet, sugary vodka, Wild life-styles of the elite, Prohibition, and Mad Men.It was Christian Dior who coined the term "cocktail dress" in the late 1940s, and since then there has always been a

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Seems Early Time's Whisky has taken it upon itself to make a cocktail to blue collar hero and Obama questionnaire extraordinaire, Joe the Plumber.Workin' Man's PlumbEarly Times' Toast to Joe the Plumber3 ounces Red Plum Juice1.5 ounces Early Times Kentucky WhiskySqueeze of LimeA pretty lame cocktail in my opinion. I didn't run out to the store to buy Early Times, so I substituted with Jack. Plum

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When your heels strike hard and your head feels queer,And your thoughts rise up like the froth on beer;When your knees grow weak and your voice grows strong,And you laugh like a fool at some silly song --You're drunk, my boy, you're drunk.-Anonymous (circa 1938)

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-7726568868599770592008-10-27T20:48:00.002-04:002008-10-27T20:52:10.801-04:00

Mac Users can finally use the instant watch feature on their comps. It's about time, excuse me now, I'm going to watch Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine classic, Being There, it reminds me of a certain candidate in this election...

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Johny Walker, generally, has implemented a heavy marketing campaign, including having spokesperson Tom Green, and this is their latest installment. The ad does the whole, history lesson-commercial, kind of cliched nowadays but the production value is excellent and the concept engaging nonetheless.Although one must admit the Hovis Bread commercial from England is the tops, hands down, on the

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In case you need a comprehensive review of the conservative blogoshpere this election cycle, John Swift has an excellent post for you.“Nautical metaphors may sink Obama,” Ace of Spades wrote hopefully. Flopping Aces saw Ayers’ ghost-writing of Obama’s book as just one part of a vast conspiracy to get a socialist elected President. “Eventually, if successful, their dreams of a Communist nation can

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-75377578024906356962008-10-24T16:02:00.004-04:002008-10-25T22:13:25.219-04:00

Not drunk is he who from the floorCan rise alone, and still drink more;But drunk is he who prostrate lies,Without the power to drink or rise.- Thomas Love Peacock,Misfortunes of Elphin

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Yes, my friends the Martini has transformed over the many years and every once and a while I happen upon an old cocktail book that contains a different or interesting variation. Here is a recipe for a Martini from a cocktail booklet from 1934 (I have taken the liberty to put the measurements in modern terms):2.5 oz. Gin1.5 oz. Italian VermouthTwo Dashes of Orange BittersStir, strain, squeeze

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So the cowardly council passed the resolution as was expected 29-22. From Bloomberg.com (heh)Dozens watched from a packed mezzanine gallery, some with handmade signs that said ``Vote No,'' and ``No King Bloomberg,'' as lawmakers argued whether they should overrule the will of the voters expressed in referendums held in 1993 and 1996. I am one of them, the fact that he wouldn't let this

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Fine NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg is attempting to run for a third term. Today he faces a thumbs up or down vote by the City Council to overturn the law limiting mayors to a measly two terms. Let us see if this council of poltroons has the strength and tenacity to stand up to this power-hungry autocrat.Overall, Bloomberg hasn't been terrible, in fact he had the city decently prepared, although

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We have a Boston update from Boston correspondent New England Nautilus. Having just moved to Boston, he shares with us their rich culture:Boston is clotted with bloody rage and drenched with a pissy mood. While Bostonians could have chosen any number of things to pride themselves on: Revolutionary US history, high proximity to the best East Coast breweries, gay marriage, an aquarium, the closest

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JOLLY OLD MEDIFirst he tickled her,Then he patted her,Then he passed the female catheter,For he was a medicalJolly old medi.-James Joyce

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538, polling interpretation expert and baseball guru, has recently been taking drudge to task over his narrow and inaccurate polling results, here, here. Of course we all know drudge is a Bush Republican and thus is dreaming each night for a poll that he will be able to be twist enough to be a "SHOCK" update for all the NRO bloggers, Limbaugh's, and just plain hopeful Republicans can shoot all

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Second best show on television, Dexter, will be renewed not one but TWO seasons. I wish AMC had the moxie to do the same with television's best show but they only guaranteed one, that's just so Peter Campbell.

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Here's to a temperance supper,With water in glasses tall,And coffee and tea to end with,And me not there at all.-unknown

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Levi's 501 jeans have always had sexually aggressive advertising, go to youtube and see for yourself, but this one has to be the most creepy of them all. I saw this originally on an obscure cable channel. Watch this thing.Right?Let me know.

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It was immediately slipped on the dog. "She looks sad," Ivanov said. "Her free life is over." "She is wagging her tail. That means she likes it," Putin said.- talking about putting a satellite tracker on his dog.

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Don't bother with a Gin Fizz with lime, it's a no-start, stick with lemon.Now for something that makes more sense after a few fizzes, Virilo's "Art of the Motor" ...networks, the possibility of reconditioning it by a virtual, fundamentally cybernetic environment became a reality. As a result, the incredible opportunity even arose of adding an extra, though simulated, dimension to the normal

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CandyIs DandyBut liquorIs quicker.- 1936, Ogden Nash

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Belgrade the once prominent, I assume, and exclusive dive has had a bit of a makeover. Their attempt, in blundering fashion, is to emulate one of Manhattan's most prestigious and pretentious night institutions ala-sex and the city era, Bungalow. Belgrade has replaced it's interior facade of "smart people books" with the motif of bamboo trees and shirtless douchebag DJs. This makeover is eerily

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-6045614198253645122008-10-16T22:40:00.005-04:002008-10-25T22:20:31.700-04:00

The Irish bookies have no respect for McCain. They've already paid out to bettors abroad. Then again, I should say I am not surprised, the euros love Barack with, a 70 point advantage in polling there, with a passion.Before the payout, Republican Sen. John Cain's odds of winning the presidency stood at 5-1, while Mr. Obama was a heavy favorite at 1-9. That means if you bet $10 on the longshot

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-64828964595957095282008-10-16T19:40:00.004-04:002008-10-25T22:21:06.723-04:00

Although I haven't been there in years, I once lived in that sub-par suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. Now they have a second film to claim fame! Monroeville is of course the town that is famous for being the location of Romero's classic Dawn of the Dead shot at the illustrious Monroeville Mall. Now they got a funny Seth Rogen pic to brag about now. The plot, at least part of it:Zack and Miri disliked

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-22125609537223651912008-10-16T19:25:00.005-04:002008-10-25T22:21:32.704-04:00

One of my more partisan readers live-blogs an Obama rally down there in Florida, which he'll win easily, much to her dismay.Someone once told me that people get the government they deserve. While the comment initially incensed me, I have come to regard it as generally accurate.* Unfortunately, most of the people in this country are fucking morons.The following is all true; I obviously translated

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Michigan officials are trying to convince voters to vote 'no' on prop one which would legalize reefer for medicinal use.Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard was among those who gathered at the Southfield Public Library to voice opposition to the proposal, which public opinion polls in the state show is supported by from 59 percent to 67 percent of likely voters.Good, there is little chance of

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source: http://www.folklore.ms (a great site, check it out)

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A social glass and a social lassGo very well together;But a social lass with a social assI deem a damn sight better.Here's to the glass, and the lass, and the ass,May they meet in all kinds of weather;We'll drink from the glass, and feel of the ass,And make the lass feel better.- Immortalia, 1927

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Washpo:Those who drank most saw the most shrinkage. Women's brains suffered more than men's, perhaps because women tend to be smaller than men and may metabolize alcohol differently.My italics

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Gawker has data claiming Mad Men watchers are 47x more likely to booze up on Irish Whiskey and 28x the normal rate of Gin.Mad Men, of course, is the greatest show on television.A lot of Mad Men watchers have just collectively exhaled. "I'm not alone!"

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A cool variation of the original sidecar.2 oz. Gin1 oz. Triple Sec1 oz. Lemon JuiceToss them in a cocktail shaker, shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.This is a delightful cocktail, I must warn you it is vital to use fresh lemon juice, although for my taste a tad sour. Of course, you could ad an extra half ounce of gin in substitution of the lemon juice. The cocktail centers on the

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From time to time we'll have updates of the rest of the country. Embedded LA reporter, Pink Panther, is here with this dandy installment:Well fellow Kitten of the keys people I decided to take a break from my last twelvestep meeting, slap on the fan and take a fifth shower because its hot as shit in Mid October over here. Trying to stay out of the sun so I can squeeze a little bit of time

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To all those whom love wine and wines that sponsor Sherlock Holmes.

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The consensus seems to be the election was of no great importance. Scott from Saskatchewan:Ultimately, Harper decided to break an important promise from the last election - the one about mandatory four year terms and fixed election dates - and called an election that most Canadians felt was unnecessary.Of the five parties in the election with any public profile (sorry kitten, libertarianism

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Drink to the day and drown all sorrow,You shall perhaps not be here tomorrow,But while you have it, use your breath, There's no drinking after death. -Bedroom Party Literature

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Under 60% turnout. Lowest ever, 10 million choose not to vote after the worst economic collapse ever. Canadian press is stunned. Harper (conservative party) will not get stranglehold he was hoping for. "Nothing what he wanted" "advanced the ball down the field but didn't score a touchdown". Has to increase the size of the parties tent.America is stunned if we get more than 60%. I wonder in the

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-46605170104291604642008-10-14T17:21:00.002-04:002008-10-14T17:22:13.638-04:00

New York is #1Paris and London are tied for #15We'll see how long this lasts when the economy tanks.

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He's back! For all of you who loved Wall Street starring Michael Douglas along with a sit-com actor, they're fast tracking a sequel, which means, Gordon Gekko is alive and well!The modern-day story will again center on Gordon Gekko, who has recently been sprung from prison and re-emerges into a much more tumultuous financial world than the one he once lorded over. The Bud Fox character, played by

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-12557631114612696282008-10-13T22:26:00.004-04:002008-10-13T22:39:41.286-04:00

New study says drinking too much alcohol makes your brain shrink and bring on early dementia.Shrinkage of the brain has been linked to memory problems and the onset of dementia. If you're feeling depressed or worried by this news just remember how hilarious the father in The Critic was; that could be you!UPDATE!

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Seems most of the exclusive, little, dank bars are in the mood as casting themselves as prohibition era bars for the same reason I would -- it was the golden era of the cocktail. Or at least that is how we romanticize it. The latest to get the prohibition label by the NYT:The Prohibition era lives on at Apotheke (9 Doyers Street; 212-406-0400), a dark and cozy bar in a pocket of Chinatown you

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-72753841766182524902008-10-13T15:48:00.002-04:002008-10-13T15:55:59.425-04:00

This is bad precedent. Some anonymous scoundrel secretly recorded cocktail party conversations in New Zealand.National Deputy Leader Bill English:"Look, the campaigns are the best bit of it, particularly when you win ... If you win. I mean winning is fantastic. There's nothing beats winning in politics ... Despite all our highly principled statements. Winning's fantastic. Have a small target ...

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I've been saying this since Napster and now Lawrence Lessing at the WSJ agrees. The madness of RIAA and Hollywood, in viciously suing average people and casting them as criminals is atrocious.On their [Universal] view of the law, she is liable to a fine of up to $150,000 for sharing 29 seconds of Holden dancing.

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Now we're ceding our right to appoint the President of the World Bank. The Gods are clearly angry.

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http://www.prohibitionrepeal.com/Great site started up in remembrance of the 75th anniversary of the repeal of the most anti-American, anti-freedom amendments ever to pervert the constitution, the 18th. You can waste hours reading this fascinating history.Check out prohibition era speakeasies still open

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Steve Lewis over at Black Book writes a delightful little piece on the bizarre and bureaucratic community boards blocking clubs from being opened.Right now a virtual moratorium on new liquor licenses and constant attacks on the club industry are severely hurting the New York economy.Harbour Drive, with over a million dollars already invested, is being offered a 1 a.m. license by its community

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-52124623019802433752008-10-12T16:31:00.001-04:002008-10-12T16:42:40.043-04:00

The Year of Living Biblically is a book written by A.J. Jacobs, about his attempt at living according to the strict rules of the old and new testaments in this modern world we live in, then again he is in Charlottesville, make it a post-civil war world. Why watch?He told stories about his attempts to stone adulterers, not wearing clothing with mixed fibers, and not shaving his beard.It's on CSPAN

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At 1.00am Thomas Hager will be on to talk about his book Alchemy of AirHager explains:The Alchemy of Air describes what is arguably the most important scientific discovery ever made. Put simply, this discovery is keeping alive more than two billion people. Without it, they would starve to death.And you’ve probably never heard of this work. In 1909, two men found a method to turn air into bread.

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It is of no surprise that Palin would be mercillessy booed in Philidelphia and that's precisly what happened. The City of Brotherly Love has been the frustrated meathead city of the US for the past 216 years and that will never change unless they win a championship in anything except Arena Football.I think they played the music about 30 decibels louder to drown out the anti-American banter.

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Female Hammerhead sharks recently have given up male sharks and they are still reproducing! This is a dangerous precedent.Using DNA fingerprinting techniques used in human paternity tests, scientists have determined that in this case, as well as the hammerhead in Omaha, the solitary offspring contained no genetic material from a father.Let's keep an eye on this.UPDATE:This has inspired me to make

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Three scientists win the Nobel Prize the hard way, unlike Al Gore and his fancy powerpoint.Osamu Shimomura, Martin Chalfie and Roger Y. Tsien used a specific protein in the Aequorea Victoria jellyfish that makes them glow green under ultraviolet light. The chemists observed that this certain protein could be used as a tag for different cells and even proteins in living organisms.It's

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Here's a fine posting by super-blogger Andrew Sullivan about leisure time and the weekend.The freedom to do anything has become the obligation to do something, just as Chesterton foretold, and the list of dutiful recreations includes strenuous disciplines intended for self-improvement

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-84137522082622839202008-10-12T13:23:00.000-04:002008-10-12T13:47:04.301-04:00

Around 2 or 3 in the morning, after enjoying Florida stomping LSU and the Red Sox unable to complete an away sweep, I watched CSPAN, an old past time of mine. On tonite was a debate for the Federal Senate seat of Minnesota with none other than Al Franken, Norm Coleman, and Independent Dean Barkley.Without a doubt it was a romping for Franken with Barkley coming in second. Coleman looked aloof the

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-13068397663190858862008-10-12T01:30:00.002-04:002008-10-12T13:48:25.719-04:00

For the fans of Tippecanoe; a partisan advertisement on behalf of Harrison and Tyler. Harrison won the 1841 election on the basis of the Panic of 1837, blaming Van "Ruin", incumbent, for it's failure. Nonetheless, the windbag Harrison talked for two hours and paraded around and ended up dying just a month later.The ad though is just grand. I love the little guy in the corner with his corkscrew

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Check out the great Washington's Distillery, I shall endevour myself to make a pilgrimage to beautiful Mt. Vernon. By the way, there is a George Washington Spirits Society! How am I not a member?Oh, you have to be inducted... and a somebody.The 2007 inductees: U.S. Representative James Clyburn (D-S.C., Majority Whip)Baroness Jean Coussins former Chief Executive of the Portman Group Thomas J.

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Here's a toast to all who are here, No matter where you're from;May the best day you have seen Be worse than your worst to come.-anonymous

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If one were to drink gin on a budget (I hear this economy is not grand) and cannot afford bottles of Bombay or Beefeater then I have a couple of fine gins for you. Each of these cost about $10 or less. Just because we are in a new depression doesn't mean we have to go to the bathtub!My rankings:Gordon'sBurnett GinSeagrams (although not a London Dry)Booth'sGilbey'sQuite frankly these are the only

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RecipeChampagne (Chilled)Simple Syrup (Click for Recipe)2 oz. Gin1/2 LemonChilled Champagne FluteFill the Champagne Flute with Champagne halfway and add 2 tsp. of simple syrup (more if you want to but I suggest not), squeeze in the juice of half a lemon and add the gin. Wait for the carbonation to subside, then finally top off the flute with more fine champagne.I must admit, the French 75 is a

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It's a grill.And art.(C) 2002 EHB

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We have to start off the daily poor poetry segment with the champ, the greatest and hands down most piss poor poet previously prowling the planet.Here with his classic "The Tay Bridge Disaster" Beautiful Railway Bridge of the Silv'ry Tay! Alas! I am very sorry to say That ninety lives have been taken away On the last Sabbath day of 1879, Which will be remember'd for a very long

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So as we all know, come this Tuesday we shall see if the Canadians will allow the conservatives to take over their fair nation and "rewrite" their constitution, by not rewriting it. Confusing but then again this is the nation that was on the brink of legalizing reefer and had a formidable liberal base and managed to lose out to a Sarkozy/Bush opponent. Now the Conservatives are going wacko in

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-34885833289704230342008-10-11T18:35:00.000-04:002008-10-11T18:40:33.672-04:00

After taking a cat nap for quite a while now, the KOTK Cocktail Show and Blog is going to make a triumphant return.Let's all enjoy a fine cocktail.It shall be my pleasure to blog on a daily basis about the grand virtues of fine cocktails and other gentlemanly enterprises.Things to look foward to:Daily CocktailReviews (of all sorts)Poetry of little substanceThe headlines that affect all of the

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-18479908711888717772007-12-04T23:52:00.000-05:002007-12-04T23:57:30.793-05:00

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to introduce the newer version of the Kitten of the Keys.This is performed live with a band at the Manhattan Theatre Source in the West Village. As you can tell the goal is to make the show a full hour but this episode comes in at 23 minutes. The future is open indeed, carry on.RSS FEEDDownload the Episode DirectlyIf you'd like to email the showkittenofthekeys@

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Episode 29Includes,A cocktail, a fine dicussion, a jolly laugh and fine victrola music.RSS FEEDDownload the Episode DirectlyIf you'd like to email the showkittenofthekeys@gmail.comYou can also search for the show on Itunes

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ibEpisode 28 is uploaded and here:The Bacardi CocktailA discussion on "Regular" Yogurt and CheeseAsk the KittenA fine monologue and of course Fine Gramophone Music!RSS FEEDDownload the Episode DirectlyIf you'd like to email the showkittenofthekeys@gmail.comdigg_url = 'http://digg.com/music/Kitten_of_the_Keys_Podcast';or if you'd like to call and get on the show dial646-248-7196

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Today's Show includes,The Bronx CocktailA talk of two modern entertainment showsMovies to watch with cocktailsRSS FEEDDownload the Episode DirectlyIf you'd like to email the showkittenofthekeys@gmail.comdigg_url = 'http://digg.com/podcasts/Kitten_of_the_Keys';or if you'd like to call and get on the show dial646-248-7196

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Episode 26RSS FEEDDownload the Episode DirectlyIf you'd like to email the showkittenofthekeys@gmail.comor if you'd like to call and get on the show dial646-248-7196

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Episode 25 is here!A fine discussionThe Gin Ricky CocktailA poemand grammophone music!RSS FEEDDownload the Episode DirectlyIf you'd like to email the showkittenofthekeys@gmail.comor if you'd like to call and get on the show dial646-248-7196

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Episode 24 includes:The New Orleans Telephone Fizz CockatilQ&A with the KittenYao Ming and Avril Lavigneand Fine Victrola Music Throughout!RSS FEEDDownload the Episode DirectlyIf you'd like to email the showkittenofthekeys@gmail.comor if you'd like to call and get on the show dial646-248-7196

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Today's Show includes:The Manhattan Cocktail,Bowling,The Singing William James' philosophy of Pragmatismand of course fine Victrola MusicNEW RSS FEED!Download the Episode DirectlyIf you'd like to email the showkittenofthekeys@gmail.comor if you'd like to call and get on the show dial646-248-7196

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Kitten of the Keys Radio!Episode 22 Includes:A nice discussion of the French ElectionThe White Stripes LiveCocktail of the Week: Mamie TaylorAsk the Kittenand of course fine victrola music throughout!Ahoy! there is a new RSS Feed! for the old server is gone!NEW RSS FEED!Download the Episode DirectlyIf you'd like to email the showkittenofthekeys@gmail.comor if you'd like to call and get on the

Kittennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462453.post-62553887614278000762007-04-15T23:00:00.000-04:002007-05-06T15:56:54.867-04:00

Kitten of the Keys Radio!Today's Show Includes:†A question from Scott in CAA poem read funnyThe Casino Cocktailand of course fine Victrola music throughoutDownload it directlySuscribe to itIf you'd like to email the showkittenofthekeys@gmail.comor if you'd like to call and get on the show dial646-248-7196

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Kitten of the Keys Radio!Yes and after a long break show number 20 has been created.Today's show includes:The Flying Zombo CocktailA Fine Political SpeechA serious discussion on bad habitsand of course fine music throughout!Download it directlyIf you'd like to email the showkittenofthekeys@gmail.comor if you'd like to call and get on the show dial646-248-7196

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Kitten of the Keys Radio!Episode 18 is finally here and sorry for the waitThe show includes:No harmonica introAn opera created by the Kitten and ChrisAn interview with Ms. Piccolo of the Content Women's FederationThe Gin Fizz Cocktailand fine music throughout!Download it directlyIf you'd like to email the showkittenofthekeys@gmail.comor if you'd like to call and get on the show dial646-248-7196

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Show 17 has arrived and it includes:Harmonica SoloA musical competition with Paris HiltonA new cocktail, "Inebrius' Progeny"An email from a southenerA poemand fine victrola music throughoutDownload it directlyIf you'd like to email the showkittenofthekeys@gmail.comor if you'd like to call and get on the show dial646-248-7196

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Show 16 includes:Harmonica SoloIntroA couple of emailsAn interview with Jim Jim of the Sanitation Workers Synchronized Swim TeamThe Havana Daiquiri Cocktailand fine victrola music throughoutDownload it directlyIf you'd like to email the showkittenofthekeys@gmail.comor if you'd like to call and get on the show dial646-248-7196

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Show 15 Includes:Harmonica and Guitar in GCriticismAn interview with Southern Gentlemen Anti-Defamation League member Colonel MaryweatherA fine CocktailThe Kitten Vs An opera singerDownload it directlyIf you'd like to email the showkittenofthekeys@gmail.comor if you'd like to call and get on the show dial646-248-7196

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