Archive for August, 2005



Aeon Flux

Aeon Flux, a fall flick with Charlize Theron. Probably not the greatest movie in all times, but maybe worth the wait for someone who sometimes just expects a good night of entertainment and special effects out of a movie, like I do sometimes. Find the trailer here.

Global gas prices

Here’s a list that compares global gas prices. Chapel Hill definitely beats Brussels with $2.45 vs. $5.91 a gallon. On the other hand, I’m sure my old Ford Taurus consumes way more that the Twingo I have at home.

Used iBooks sale in Richmond, VA

Schools’ sale of used iBooks draws crowd of 5,500, leaves 17 injured. [article link] Two words: Crazy. People.

Nostalgia for family sunday dinners.

In a recent article in De Standaard Magazine about the tradition of eating “vleesbrood” in Belgium, the author talks about his childhood memories of devouring this simple dish at the end of those even more traditional sunday family gatherings. While reading this, it reminds me so much of those sundays at my bobonne’s place, and [...]

Homemade Ricotta

Incredible, I never thought making ricotta (or atleast some derivative) could be so easy and quick. This goes onto my need-to-make-soon list. Also check out the pictures, they’re gorgeous.

Second Serenity Trailer

Universal has released the second Serenity trailer. Boy am I looking forward to September 30th. And this reminds me that I need to add Firefly to my amazon.com wishlist.