All Consuming : Bo

A story about "Italian Roast Coffee"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bo) — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 17:54:06 GMT

by Starbucks

A Dark yet not burnt coffee roast. I use it in preference to Espresso roasted Coffees. Since my Espresso Robot at home takes beans directly, I just buy it as beans and have fresh ground for every shot.

Oh, many times the Roast has more to do with the flavor than does the region or variety of the coffee.

A story about "Horizon Organic Milk"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bo) — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 17:47:10 GMT

Horizon Organic Milk

by Dean Foods

For me Buying Organic Milk has a number of rational with the first being the lack of hormones and antibiotics. But, perhaps the most important is a bit of consumer based “social engineering”. I want to encourage good farming practices, stewardship for the land, respect for the animals, and reduce the odds of antibiotic resistant bacterial strains developing.

Organic farming practices support all of these goals.

Oh, and Horizon can be found in most markets in many cities on the west coast and comes in two basic forms. The basic Pasteurized version which must be handled by your market just like other milk and an Ultra-Pasteurized version which has been raised to a higher temperature for a longer period so that it can survive the distribution system a bit better. (I won’t argue the health benefits of one over the other beyond the issue of lack of proper regard by markets for proper storage of dairy products. Ultra-Pasteurized milk survives the extremes of the distribution and shelving process in a much fresher state.)

A story about "Quad Vente Latte, Organic Milk with 1 Sugar in the Raw"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bo) — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 17:30:11 GMT

Quad Vente Latte, Organic Milk with 1 Sugar in the Raw

by Starbucks custom drink order

A combination of balanced Coffee, Milk, and sweetness with a bit of healthful organic milk. The slightly nutty-molasses flavor of Turbinado Sugar (Sugar in the Raw) gives this Latte a nicely complimenting warmth. Served hot, warm, or iced. Yum!

A story about "Stranger in a Strange Land"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bo) — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 04:45:10 GMT

Stranger in a Strange Land

by Robert A. Heinlein

A great book and brings new words to your vocabulary as well as some new thoughts. Very cool… Its on my “Must Read” list for folks wanting to get a better idea of what Science Fiction is all about.

A story about "Earth"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bo) — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 04:28:58 GMT

Earth

by David Brin

Excellent book with much more than its story-line going for it. If you want a view of a plausible future of pervasive technology… this one has a number of things right.

A story about "Blood Music (Ibooks Science Fiction Classics)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bo) — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 21:24:52 GMT

Blood Music (Ibooks Science Fiction Classics)

by Greg Bear

What an amazing book and having met a number of BioTech types… actually plausible on one level. Definitely worth it.

A story about "Kraft Dinner (Macaroni and Cheese)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bo) — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 20:57:23 GMT

Kraft Dinner (Macaroni and Cheese)

by Kraft

More a political statement than anything to do with taste… It tastes quite good… but its parent company is the kind of Cynical Abusive Corporation that sells products that kill, products that cause harm and defends its “rights” to do so with massive political contributions. Its time to stop supporting the vile “anything for profit” motive corporations and executives. Its time to see that supporting evil, even good tasting evil, hurts everyone.

A story about "You've Got Mail"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bo) — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 20:01:05 GMT

You've Got Mail

by Nora Ephron

Romantic and funny… Wonderful chemistry and the “IM dialogs” that seemed to reflect my own life at times. Lovely, fun, light, and worth sharing.

A story about "Sleepless in Seattle (Special Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bo) — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 19:55:26 GMT

Sleepless in Seattle (Special Edition)

by Nora Ephron

What can one say… funny, romantic, touching… with good chemistry.

A story about "Contact"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bo) — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 19:52:45 GMT

Contact

by Robert Zemeckis

Contact is an amazing film to experience, it (in many way) changed my views on some topics for its philosophic perspective. But, Contact is also a triple theme love story, the love of a lost parent, the love of knowledge, and the romantic love of a destined soul mate told with in a tale of both worldly and self discovery. It is the number 1 film on my all time top-ten list.

A story about "Chocolat (Miramax Collector's Series)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bo) — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 19:43:49 GMT

Chocolat (Miramax Collector's Series)

by Lasse Hallström

I love the imagery, the character interplay, the chemistry, and the story of the transition from prejudice to acceptance in a small french village. The Romantic interplay, the bits of humor, and the bits of seriousness wrapped up in a good hearted story makes this another favorite in my DVD collection.

A story about "10 Things I Hate About You"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bo) — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 19:36:45 GMT

10 Things I Hate About You

This bit of reinvented Shakespeare is almost a theme in life for so much of life seems to almost parody it (Or is it the movie parodies life…?) I’ve seen the movie many times now that I have purchased the DVD. Its on my top 10 list.

A story about "Amélie (Original French Version with English and Spanish Subtitles)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Bo) — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 19:30:24 GMT

Amélie (Original French Version with English and Spanish Subtitles)

by Jean-Pierre Jeunet

What can one say about a lovely romantic tale full of good natured humor, selfless giving, destiny, quirky fun cinematic style and a wonderfully French irreverence for the sacred. Oh and the let us not forget the traveling Gnome and its photos home.

So, now when asked about the movie I answer “Where? When?”