Nekohime Posts
greggrey wrote...
Nekohime wrote...
Ok you guys, holiday season is coming up again and I need suggestions for a new toy to get me through these dark and terrible times. I want something rechargeable because I hate replacing batteries, and I guess I want more of a rabbit-type toy this time. My budget is x<$100, or preferably even x<$50, although I know it's a bit difficult to find good rechargable toys under $50. Does anyone have any suggestions about what to buy? http://www.edenfantasys.com/vibrators/rabbit-vibrators/black-label-jack-rabbit-rechargeable
my wife doesnt like black toys she prefers color but this is a good one price wise
Oooh, this looks good too! And it will break my pink-purple toy streak.
Hard drive (internal or external, don't care as long as it's cheap and size≥1TB), makeup, and maaaaaybe games. Maybe. That's only if there's just a deal that is too good to ignore.
Satsugai wrote...
It was already the holiday season before Halloween.I know... so ridiculous, right? But now is supposedly the "official" start of the holiday season.
Tsujoi wrote...
Nekohime wrote...
Ok you guys, holiday season is coming up again and I need suggestions for a new toy to get me through these dark and terrible times. I want something rechargeable because I hate replacing batteries, and I guess I want more of a rabbit-type toy this time. My budget is x<$100, or preferably even x<$50, although I know it's a bit difficult to find good rechargable toys under $50. Does anyone have any suggestions about what to buy? http://www.toydemon.com/Fun-Factory-Ocean.html
Aha! That looks good, and on Amazon, it's closer to $50. However, I also saw the Lelo Ina 2. The first Ina was a disappointment, so I didn't buy it, but this one, hmmmm... decisions...
PumpJack McGee wrote...
Did I already post my Christmas Carols in here?
The evil ones? Not all of them, I think. Go post them!
drfeathers wrote...
Nekohime wrote...
Ok you guys, holiday season is coming up again and I need suggestions for a new toy to get me through these dark and terrible times. I want something rechargeable because I hate replacing batteries, and I guess I want more of a rabbit-type toy this time. My budget is x<$100, or preferably even x<$50, although I know it's a bit difficult to find good rechargable toys under $50. Does anyone have any suggestions about what to buy? What about one with with a mini... claw thing?
http://www.babeland.com/rosebud/d/2659
It's battery-powered, though. :( I have too many things that eat up batteries, so I'm trying to slowly phase everything out to stuff that comes with a charger. I'm tired of forever buying new batteries or having to stick them in the battery charger overnight before I can use them again! Plus I think it's a bit more eco-friendly to not throw away so many batteries, lol. I was thinking of something like this, but cheaper.
Well, it is the holiday season once again, my dear Grinches! Here is your safe refuge from all the happy, cheery nastiness.
Thanksgiving is this week, and I'm already in full Grinch mode. Having to prepare lunch for 20+ people (and not of my own choice at that!) is the devil. Why can't I have a nice, peaceful holiday season where I CHOOSE the people I want to see instead of being forced to cater to people I don't want to see? Gah.
Thanksgiving is this week, and I'm already in full Grinch mode. Having to prepare lunch for 20+ people (and not of my own choice at that!) is the devil. Why can't I have a nice, peaceful holiday season where I CHOOSE the people I want to see instead of being forced to cater to people I don't want to see? Gah.
Ok you guys, holiday season is coming up again and I need suggestions for a new toy to get me through these dark and terrible times. I want something rechargeable because I hate replacing batteries, and I guess I want more of a rabbit-type toy this time. My budget is x<$100, or preferably even x<$50, although I know it's a bit difficult to find good rechargable toys under $50. Does anyone have any suggestions about what to buy?
I got new glasses, yay!
Foreground Eclipse wrote...
OT: As long as there are valid STD documents (there have been a few cases where they have been forged), this is really a pointless bill. I mean, it's great that they say that condoms are good and all since they would help prevent the transfer of STD's but as long as they are clean, there really is no point. This is pretty much the same as that soda bill that was passed in NYC except it's here for porn and in CA.It is pointless and stupid. Testing regulations are very strict within the porn industry (the legal one, anyway), and performers are tested at least every month. Many of the top performers get tested far more frequently, like once a week or every 10 days. The tests have to be done through a specific center, and results are entered into a centralized database. Before performing, the performer's test results are verified to be current by cross referencing through the database, and there is also an on-set inspection for sores, open wounds, etc. Performers can refuse to work if everything doesn't check out, and shooting is usually voluntarily suspended in these cases.
I think someone made a comparison of porn performers to stunt performers--they both take risks in their jobs, but they also work with a certain amount of protection. For example, Jackie Chan does crazy stunts--some without what many people would consider adequate protection. Can something go wrong in the shot, even if they take precautions and plan the shot so that Jackie is safe? Sure, and it has happened--he does talk in his interviews about how he sometimes breaks bones or dislocates joints. However, you wouldn't say that Jackie Chan should ALWAYS wear a helmet, padding, and wires in shots to keep himself safe, right? That is ridiculous. As a grown man, it is Jackie's choice to be a BAMF and do stunts with a level of protection (or non-protection) that he deems adequate. If that means jumping off a building without a helmet, it is his body and his choice to make. In the same way, the STD database and on-set protections can fail, but it as consenting adults, porn performers should have the choice to take the risks of unprotected sex. The porn industry claims it has not had a case of STD transmission since 2004. I am skeptical of the claim, but it should still be the performer's choice, not the government's.
Now, are there companies that bypass the STD tests and inspections, endangering their performers? Yeah, and this measure does nothing, absolutely nothing to stop this. Enforcement will be an absolute nightmare. The small, unscrupulous companies will just be driven underground, where they will be less regulated. They can just shoot without a permit, and honestly, who will stop them? Will county officials bang down on every door in the SFV to check whether they are illegally shooting porn? I think not. The larger companies who do responsibly test will just move to a different location to avoid all the regulations, which will make LA county lose the tax dollars and jobs that these porn companies provide.
Anyway, it's in the hands of lawyers now. I think there is a chance that this will get struck down in courts, but who knows.
Peltor wrote...
Just a question, though.If, for example, an ingredient to an unoriginal linked recipe is unavailable at our region or is way too expensive, can we use substitutes?
Of course!
Edit: and no, plain steamed rice does not count, although if you do something fancy to it (like turn it into sushi rice) that would count.
lastmousestanding wrote...
Is this going to replace this month's contest?Yes, for November and December, we will have these instead. Regular contests will resume next year!
Last month we had curry, but some could not handle the heat! Here are the spicy dishes that actually got entered.
Lastmousestanding made Tofu Curry Pan
Tsujoi made Curry Shumai
Which one of these curry dishes spiced up your life? Vote now!
On another note, I apologize if this thread was late this month, because I was planning for the Fakku Holiday Cooking Contest Bonanza! I hope y'all are able to join that one and win one of the awesome prizes. :)
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Lastmousestanding made Tofu Curry Pan
Tsujoi made Curry Shumai
Which one of these curry dishes spiced up your life? Vote now!
On another note, I apologize if this thread was late this month, because I was planning for the Fakku Holiday Cooking Contest Bonanza! I hope y'all are able to join that one and win one of the awesome prizes. :)
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The rules are as follows:
1) Contestants should cook 1 main course and at least 2 other dishes (appetizer, side dish, or dessert). The entire meal should be centered around a theme chosen by the contestant. Some examples of themes would be "Family Traditions", "Foreign Foods", themes centered around a certain ingredient, etc.
2) Have at least 3 pictures of the preparation process and 2 pictures of the final products. For verification, pictures should include a sign with your Fakku username and the date (the sign should be in the picture, not added afterwards). There is no upper limit to the number of pictures, but just exercise judgement.
3) Write a short essay (400-750 words) explaining why you chose to cook the dishes you did and how they tie into the theme.
4) Everybody can join; however, we will only accept one entry per contestant. You can change your entry as much as you want as long as it's before the deadline, but there can be only one!
5) Post your entry as a separate thread on Food and Cooking with the tag [FHCB] (Fakku Holiday Cooking Bonanza) or a variation thereof, and post a link to it on this thread. You must post a link to your entry in this thread or we will NOT consider it.
6) Winners will be chosen by a panel including myself, Nikon, and Steven H.
Since we are on the internet and cannot taste each other's food, entries will be judged on the following:
40% Plating and Presentation - Use creative plate design and presentation, make fancy knife cuts, take great pictures, etc. Make us want to take the first flight available to your place so we can partake of your delicious dish!
40% Recipe and directions - You must post the recipes you use, and a source/link to said recipes if available. If you create your own recipes, use rare ingredients, or make something difficult and/or time-consuming, that will gain more points. Recipes will be judged on how delicious they sound and how well they fit the theme you chose.
20% Creative explanation or essay - Tell us a great story about the meal you cooked. Stories that are humorous or those that give us the feels get plus points. Half-assed stories and those that have grammatical errors will get deductions!
The contest will run from now until 11:59pm PST on December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced a week after the contest is over. Good luck, and get cooking!
1) Contestants should cook 1 main course and at least 2 other dishes (appetizer, side dish, or dessert). The entire meal should be centered around a theme chosen by the contestant. Some examples of themes would be "Family Traditions", "Foreign Foods", themes centered around a certain ingredient, etc.
2) Have at least 3 pictures of the preparation process and 2 pictures of the final products. For verification, pictures should include a sign with your Fakku username and the date (the sign should be in the picture, not added afterwards). There is no upper limit to the number of pictures, but just exercise judgement.
3) Write a short essay (400-750 words) explaining why you chose to cook the dishes you did and how they tie into the theme.
4) Everybody can join; however, we will only accept one entry per contestant. You can change your entry as much as you want as long as it's before the deadline, but there can be only one!
5) Post your entry as a separate thread on Food and Cooking with the tag [FHCB] (Fakku Holiday Cooking Bonanza) or a variation thereof, and post a link to it on this thread. You must post a link to your entry in this thread or we will NOT consider it.
6) Winners will be chosen by a panel including myself, Nikon, and Steven H.
Since we are on the internet and cannot taste each other's food, entries will be judged on the following:
40% Plating and Presentation - Use creative plate design and presentation, make fancy knife cuts, take great pictures, etc. Make us want to take the first flight available to your place so we can partake of your delicious dish!
40% Recipe and directions - You must post the recipes you use, and a source/link to said recipes if available. If you create your own recipes, use rare ingredients, or make something difficult and/or time-consuming, that will gain more points. Recipes will be judged on how delicious they sound and how well they fit the theme you chose.
20% Creative explanation or essay - Tell us a great story about the meal you cooked. Stories that are humorous or those that give us the feels get plus points. Half-assed stories and those that have grammatical errors will get deductions!
The contest will run from now until 11:59pm PST on December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced a week after the contest is over. Good luck, and get cooking!
Top Chef Fakku has been going on for almost two years already! To thank you all for your participation and support, we've decided to to a holiday cooking contest bonanza for the months of November and December. Since a lot of you will be cooking for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas, this is the perfect time to join. There will be prizes and lots of fun to be had!
The first place winner will receive a Honma Meiko (Menma) figurine from the series Ano Hi Mi-... fuck it, AnoHana.
The runner-up will receive a T-shirt or hat of their choice from either the Fakku or Sanshee store.
Ready to win these awesome prizes? See the next post for how you can do so!
The first place winner will receive a Honma Meiko (Menma) figurine from the series Ano Hi Mi-... fuck it, AnoHana.
Spoiler:
The runner-up will receive a T-shirt or hat of their choice from either the Fakku or Sanshee store.
Ready to win these awesome prizes? See the next post for how you can do so!
