Moneyball
by lz in Reading Archive on 28Oct2003
I could read this book all over again, starting tonight, when I just finished it. An insightful look into Billy Beane's madness with the Oakland A's. Bill James' theory of baseball, taking luck out of the pitching stats equation (Voros McCracken). Scott Hatteburg's lack of holes and incredible plate discipline,...
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Mildly interesting tract on Mormonism and the history of the faith, interwoven with a murderous tale of Mormon fundamentalists killing their sister-in-law and niece. Needed a bit of an editor; I found the intro quotes to each new chapter tedious and admit to skimming toward the end. Krakauer should stick...
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Reefer madness
by lz in Stranded on 25Oct2003
Yeah yeah yeah, the black market in marijuana should be legalized so that the gov't would benefit from the taxes paid, etc. Schlosser's book Fast Food Nation was informative without being boring; I can't say the same for this book....
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The Chill
by lz in Reading Archive on 18Oct2003
Good old Ross comes forth with a mystery that leaves you in suspense until the last few pages. Not sure if I really am enjoying his stuff, but this was quality if you're looking for a quick read....
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Samuel Pepys
by lz in Reading Archive on 14Oct2003
Thankfully, Claire Tomalin translates Pepys' shorthand into distinct words for us and provides a glimpse into life in the 1660's. Pepys public speaking training as a child helped him in his career; he would mock the king for his inability to speak publicly. Had to skim the last few chapters...
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Phase II Oatmeal
by lz in x: Food & Drink on 12Oct2003
1/2 cup oatmeal (the long cooking kind) 1 tbsp peanut butter 3/4 to 1 cup skim milk (haven't tried soy milk yet) cinnamon nutmeg Cook in micro at half power for 6 minutes!...
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1 bag (10 oz) fresh spinach, cooked per package directions 1 Tbsp dried whole wheat bread crumbs (leave off for Phase I) 1 cup reduced fat ricotta cheese 3 lg eggs 1/2 cup fat-free half and half 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 3/4 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp salt 1/4...
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Cuban Black Bean soup 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 rib celery, trimmed and finely chopped 1 medium-size green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 4 medium-size cloves garlic, peeled and pressed or finely minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 bay leaf 4 cups...
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Simplicity in writing style, Hecht publishes her story of chasing Andy for 2 years trying to determine what happened to turn him from high school jerk into genius comedian. Answer: meditation, fruit juices, and discovering how to be the person he wanted to be and enjoy going to work each...
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