Weekly Updates for 2012-01-22

  • I'm so in love with you. I'll be forever blue. That you give me no reason. #lyrics #virus #
  • You just found the best bar. RT @xoxSNP: You realize you drink too much when you're invited to the staff party of a bar. #
  • Taking volunteers? Where do I apply? RT @foodieyu: I need more eating buddies. #
  • Duck confit pizza time! (@ Pizzeria Libretto) http://t.co/rjR1KlX0 #
  • Thanks @PizzaLibretto! Really enjoyed your white anchovy pizza. Would like more anchovies; though. #
  • Sweet! RT: @PizzaLibretto: @JoshuaLenon We're glad you enjoyed & we'll arrange for more anchovies on your pizza next time, just let us know. #
  • Had a great night working on the #ENDVR project. cc: @EndeavourVCN #
  • If I can contact my senators from Canada, there's no excuse for the rest of USA to stay quiet. Call & voice opposition to #SOPA / #PIPA #
  • +1 RT: @GeorgeSCanada:"You're Dad's cool, always playing action figures w you & stuff." "Yeah, I guess" Future conversation my kid will have #
  • Interested in what @OmarHaRedeye is going to talk about at the virtual law seminar tomorrow. #
  • #theSO made tomato bisque from scratch for tonight's dinner. Served with ham & cheese croissants. #peasantking #
  • Attending seminar on eConmerce an the practice of law. #vlawTO #
  • Richard Granat is defining virtual law practices. #vlawTO #
  • Law clients want fixed prices, transparency, convenience, better technology. #vlawTO #
  • Internet generation represent huge latent market. $45 billion. #vlawTO #
  • First reference to Suskind's Death of Lawyers. #vlawTO #
  • Clients want unbundled legal services. #vlawTO #
  • Virtual law practice uses web-enabled technologies to allow clients to help coproduce their matters. Reduces cost. #vlawTO #
  • Of interest to me at #vlawTO RT @StephKimbro: Updated "Ethics Opinions Related to Virtual Law Practice" post: http://t.co/mSjTPact #
  • Skepticism from the crowd on marketing costs for online client generation. #vlawTO #
  • Would love to hear @SapnaTO's opinion on this discussion. #vlawTO #
  • Gil Zvulony discussing using tech to increase client communications. #vlawTO #
  • I may be the only person online at #vlawTO #
  • It's telling to me that law technology conferences still have to spend time explaining the benefits on the Internet. #vlawTO #
  • Quite a few technology errors at this technology conference. Speakers should prepare for all possibilities, including the lack of Internet. #
  • Livescribe Smartpen sounds pretty amazing. #vlawTO #
  • Recording conversations with clients can prevent future issues, but requires consent. #vlawTO #
  • Court of Justice Act allows lawyers to record hearings for preparation use. Must inform judge. Speaker uses Livescribe Smartpen. #vlawTO #
  • Joe Milstone of Cognition LLP speaking on Dispersed Law Firm. #vlawTO #
  • Dispersed legal services allow GC type services at 1/2 to 1/3 of normal costs. #vlawTO #
  • Cognition LLP operates very similarly to @OrangeLLP #
  • Smart application of cloud-technologies enables smooth operation of dispersed law firm. #vlawTO #
  • Referring back to my earlier point on lawyers & tech: many lawyers here did not know what SEO is. #vlawTO #
  • Pay per click has not been successful in gathering interest that converts into paying clients. #vlawTO #
  • Cognition LLP treats all team lawyers as independent contractors. Monthly invoices & 30-day payments for dispersed lawyers. #vlawTO #
  • Dispersed lawyers carry all their own fees & insurance, plus the firm can carry extra umbrella insurance policy. #vlawTO #
  • Happy to tweet More after lunch RT @robertwakulat: @JoshuaLenon Thanks for the updates of #vlawTO Sounds very interesting. #
  • Vinh Tran sharing his practical experience setting up a mobile law practice & compliance with the LSUC. #vlawTO #
  • Outside of law society fees & insurance, Vinh Tran started a law practice for under $500. #vlawTO #
  • Only advertise in free sources. No ROI in paid advertising for solo lawyers. Can alway be outspent. Be sure to apply with ad rules. #vlawTO #
  • Competitive lawyers post their fee structure on their website. #vlawTO #
  • Unlimited data plans are a necessity for mobile lawyers. Do not skimp. #vlawTO #
  • Encryption & management of digital files necessary for professional compliance rules for lawyers, mobile & traditional. #vlawTO #
  • LSUC will look into data preservation procedures during audits. Backup your backups. #vlawTO #
  • Toughest first lesson for Vinh Tran was to charge for consultations. However, be sure to prepare in the stated issues to give value. #vlawTO #
  • Speaker does not accept original documents. Make digital copies. No need to hold documents to insure payment from good clients. #vlawTO #
  • Speaker just stated his fee structure. Rate drops if it takes more than 10 hours. Room was silent. #vlawTO #
  • This mobile lawyer charges for travel time. #vlawTO #
  • Train your clients on how to communicate with you. Speaker gets clients to text him. #vlawTO #
  • Lawyers can use social media to raise profile, highlight expertise, connect w target audience, compete with large firms. #vlawTO #
  • Learning about @ihull's use of podcasting to promote his law firm from @conniecrosby. #vlawTO #
  • Make yourself an expert by cross posting content to JDSupra & Scribd. #vlawTO #
  • Legal OnRamp can help raise your profile among GC. #vlawTO #
  • Advanced social techniques include running events like @lawtechcamp
    & @rhh's Mesh. #vlawTO #
  • Of course, @conniecrosby let's people know about @samtaracollier's expertise. #
  • Joe Milstone is back discussing lessons learned running a dispersed law firm. #vlawTO #
  • Lower hourly rate is not enough to distinguish from the competition. Focus on fixing traditional irritants. #vlawTO #
  • Cognition LLP focuses on clients by getting rid of billing headaches like billing for travel time & long distance charges. #vlawTO #
  • A must read RT @tradelawyer: Google’s China Problem: A Case Study on Trade, Technology and Human Rights Under the GATS http://t.co/PRj8CN5p #
  • Great break down on supply-side / sell-side considerations in dispersed law firm structures & how those affect pricing. #vlawTO #
  • Cognition LLP has been experimenting with fixed-fee, daily rates, & retainers to provide flexible billing & steady cash flows. #
  • Cognition LLP has been experimenting with fixed-fee, daily rates, & retainers to provide flexible billing & steady cash flows. #vlawTO #
  • Dispersed law firm structure allows lots of conflicts to be waived due to naturally walled structure. #vlawTO #
  • Lawyer advertising required to be in the best interest of the public & professional. #vlawTO #
  • Studies have found that uncivility in legal actions have detrimental effects. #vlawTO #
  • It may be up to law societies to enforce civil conduct online by lawyers, even on private matters. #vlawTO #
  • It's amazing how many months I've been able to substitute sleep w hot tea & showers. I am wondering how many years it takes off my life. #
  • I'm at T&T Supermarket 大統華超級市場 (222 Cherry St., btwn Commissioners St. & Polson St., Toronto) w/ 3 others http://t.co/LGOA8zYn #
  • Roasted two pork loins. Brined them & glazed one in maple; the other in honey-mustard. Served root veggies & bok choy sautéed w cherry … #

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Weekly Updates for 2012-01-15

  • #theSO made scones to repay me for walking #theDog Need to work up to @kellyoxford's bartering methods. #
  • #theSO has perfected her vegan pizza recipe. Time to have more people over for dinner. @MissLateJuly? #
  • Nice date companion. RT @photojunkie: Brunch date. @fragileheart @ Three Speed http://t.co/9f3WJBWk #
  • Shrimp and grits for dinner. I don't know what you Northerners eat. #peasantking #
  • Having week of #BreakoutFoods Getting out of a food rut. Different food every night. First up, shrimp & grits. http://t.co/Qn9Qv6ze #
  • Happy Birthday to @JulieTyios. A great competitor that really improves my strategizing. #
  • Having leftover shrimp & grits for lunch. The garlic flavour is really strong today. Feel bad for my coworkers. #peasantking #BreakoutFoods #
  • Book lovers must watch this video. Staggering effort involved. The Joy of Books – YouTube http://t.co/QZPJrK9x #
  • Congratulations to @Shields_Up. He & his team raised $10k to help brighten the lives of sick children. Amazing job. #
  • USCIS to implement new rule to promote family reunification between unauthorized minor kids and spouses of US citizens. http://t.co/3shZGW2R #
  • New Directions in International Intellectual Property. http://t.co/NWHWQld3 #
  • Did something that old people do this morning. Not sure how I feel about that. #
  • #theSO made grilled cheesefor dinner. Stuffed with bacon marmelade, oven-baked bacon, pickled peppers. #BreakoutFoods #PeasantKing #
  • I Need a Scarborough Location! RT: @PorchettaAndCo: Today's Soup: Split Pea & Ham Hock w @kozliks Triple Crunch Mustard & Sour Cream. #
  • Worthy if a RT @noellachoi: Bratwvrst & Duck Fat Fries @wvrstbeerhall #nom ! http://t.co/9FPJWWeS #
  • Just finally or on twitter today. What did I miss? #busyday #
  • My 1 1/2 hour commute was not the best use of my time. #
  • Having a real #fml moment. #
  • Bolts on my license plate are so rusted & stripped I had grind them off in pieces. #

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BreakOut Foods – Grits & Shrimp

Even the biggest foodies can get stuck in a rut.

#theSO & I cook for several reasons.

  • We’re both picky eaters.  Cooking at home allows us to make food that we both prefer;
  • Cooking at home is cheaper.  We can make great meals, meals that would cost large amounts at a restaurant for similar quality;
  • Cooking at home is healthier.  We can control the ingredients & preparation. We can cut the harmful substances used elsewhere.

Still, we often find ourselves making the same dozen items over & over again.  Udon noodle soups, roast chickens & ducks, stir frys, homemade baked goods are all tasty fare.

But still, we find ourselves craving variety.

To that end, we’re taking a week of breakout foods.  Meals we wouldn’t normally prepare.

Tonight’s first entry was shrimp and grits.

We boiled old-fashioned grits in salted water.

The shrimp were tossed with olive oil, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, sea salt, & 2 garlic cloves minced  We then sauteed the shrimp until they were almost done.

Combining the two in an oven safe pan, we broiled the dish with cheddar cheese & parmesan on the top.

It was a tasty dish, especially when the garlicy-shrimp combined with a creamy mouthful of cheesy grits.

There was room for improvement.

Next time, I’ll boil the grits in milk.  That should make them creamier.  (Protip, never cover a pot of boiling grits, they will overflow.  Stir frequently to avoid burning.)

Also, we will double up the amount of cheese.  You can’t add too much fat to a grits dish.

Sorry for the lack of pictures.  My hands were busy cooking and eating.

Tomorrow, omelets for dinner.


Weekly Updates for 2012-01-08

  • Happy new year! #
  • I resolve to go to sleep earlier. Just not tonight. #
  • 2012 so far consists of tea, pancetta, & black-eyed peas cooking on the stove. #
  • Looks great RT @jonlim: New Years Day feast at the Lim household. :) [pic] — http://t.co/zXblGrKv #
  • #GRQS A plastic mesh box that can hold loose items in the dishwasher. #
  • So cold, I gave #theSO a ride into 4 – a walk about 5 blocks long. #dlws #
  • Two types of tweets today; those who love the cold and those that do not. #
  • Waiting for a repairman to come and do some work I could have gotten done last week in under 2 hours. The joys of renting. #
  • Brilliant review of Legend, the game played at #RPGive http://t.co/Za2WmHk7 cc:@shield_up #
  • Thinking about starting a charity. #
  • To protest #SOPA RT @ZDNet: Google, Amazon, Twitter and Facebook consider 'nuclear' blackout http://t.co/glr359sK #
  • Worth a read. RT: @Guin: This year’s most outrageous attacks on science: http://t.co/K7365yT7 #
  • More to come. RT: @Dave_Eby: Our legal system in crisis. RT @azoolj: First wave of B.C. duty counsel withdrawals http://t.co/zIQwmeHq. #
  • Immigration in 2011- That’s a wrap! Immigration hopes for 2012? | Tahmina Watson – JDSupra http://t.co/KZrjtwBM #
  • #RPGive #039;s on-the-fly monsters have become real. You created them & Rule of Cool made them official. http://t.co/X1a7G9ef #
  • Interesting RT: @CanLawMag: Manitoba ombudsman Irene Hamilton takes on new position in Manitoba Justice as director of justice innovation #
  • MGK lists his best boardgames of 2011. Now to print this list & head to @SnakesandLattes. http://t.co/J9UV26uI #
  • BBC News – Iran nuclear crisis: EU moves towards crude oil ban http://t.co/4i7sV9QT #
  • Interested to see more of this. 2012: The Year of Access to Justice in Canada? — Slaw http://t.co/SByPUlVG #
  • +2 RT: @foodieyu: +1 RT @boneats: Suh-weet!! Can't. Wait. RT @MarbenResto: Planning #sausageleague #2012 #
  • NYTimes: S.E.C. to Change Policy on Companies’ Admission of Guilt. May aid shareholder lawsuits. http://t.co/zyt3hZTd #
  • Three months ago, this temperature would have sent me scrambling for a coat. Now, I'm walking around without a jacket. #dlws #
  • Great to have @julietyios over. #theSO made some great food and we had a great time. #
  • Chinese New Year has gotten very commercial. (@ T&T Supermarket 大統華超級市場 w/ 2 others) http://t.co/qVRaPlhp #

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Weekly Updates for 2012-01-01

  • Loot! http://t.co/sqm5x6NW #
  • Woke on late after our Xmas eve traditional Chinese hotpot with foreign exchange students guests. Celebrating w people far from home. #
  • #theSO got me fine scotch and a creepy art print as a gift. Shes making coffee cake now. Keeping her. #
  • Happy Xmas to all. May we find peace throughout the globe today. #
  • Dog 1: Gingerbread Man 0. #OhNooo http://t.co/dTzrVnuZ #
  • Happy Xmas wishes to my stateside friends, @SarahMAnderson1 & @hello_philip! #
  • And to all a good night. #
  • Gumbo for dinner! #
  • Getting soup dumplings & fried pork intestines. (@ Ding Tai Fung Shanghai Dim Sum) http://t.co/1Z8ilmvd #
  • Feel like Pinocchio, swallowed by the whale. (@ IKEA w/ 6 others) http://t.co/15erpCNh #
  • Who's staying inside out of the nasty freezing rain/snow & eating leftover gumbo? This guy! #
  • Huge lines. Long wait. Getting tired of this here. (@ Bonjour Brioche) http://t.co/cQflsuHy #
  • Sounds great! RT @conniecrosby: Watching the lasagna bubble away in the oven. It is starting to smell great! #
  • Great contest! RT: @MissLateJuly: Win a coffee date with Late July! Local or long distance – we'll make it happen! #
  • XB can have 4wd? RT @alexigodbout: @ScionCanada smoothest ride ive had!!! XB 4wd would be insane for snowy days. :d #
  • Practicing #Catan for my eventual rematch with @JulieTyios. #GameMaster #
  • OH: This is not strip #Catan #
  • Apparently, I'm no substitute. http://t.co/3PgOe5sH #
  • Nice! RT @nnkatherine: The @FutureConTO concom just threw me a surprise baby shower. I are overwhelmed. #
  • Started this day by tearing a dishwasher out of our counters. Ended it with lentil soul and hit chocolate. #bed #
  • No spice drops. Living in Canada ha down sides. (@ Bulk Barn) http://t.co/3tohJSwb #
  • Started my black eye peas soaking for tomorrow's feast. #tradition #

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Weekly Updates for 2011-12-11

  • For some reason they gave me a fork. (@ The Perfect Chinese Restaurant) http://t.co/3oSsBxbD #
  • Why did I come here? (@ Toronto Eaton Centre w/ 8 others) http://t.co/YS2tZwD9 #
  • 40 foot tall reindeer decorations are actually damn impressive. Look at your holiday decor and weep. http://t.co/4TlBOTNc #
  • Planning #RPGive Can anyone recommend gaming stores that might provide giveaways. #
  • How life should be everyday RT @jordanastein: charcuterie and champagne @notabeneto http://t.co/vAq7TrIl #
  • Attended the AGM of our #ENDVR client. Great to see their dedicated members and learn more about them. #
  • I want to make some sweet beats on the #HPEnvyMe laptop @unbrelievable is giving away! http://t.co/sVnFZqZ6 #
  • Yum! RT: @PizzaLibretto: Guess which pizza is going to be featured tonight at our Danforth location? http://t.co/CLwWLjKs #
  • Tonight's sand volleyball match was an exercise in desperation. The other team was clearly better than us. We need an 80s training montage? #
  • Plotting #RPGive encounters. Trying to figure out how evil a GM to be. Penny Arcade story line not helping. http://t.co/fMUikXQ1 #
  • Just finally watched Xmen First Class. A near perfect movie. Also, I think we should all dress in '60s mod fashion. #
  • Yep, snowing. #dlws #
  • #RPGive has 4 players! Welcome @GeorgeSCanada to the table. Thanks for volunteering. #
  • You had me until you said cabbage. RT: @PorchettaAndCo: New Soup: Rabbit, Pheasant, Smoked Bacon, Cabbage & Radish. #
  • #RPGive to do list: have players create characters. Finalize tech needs. Pick out outfit that goes with godlike powers & looks good. #
  • A social network for whiskey lovers http://t.co/tnaB9n1S #WhiskeyTO #
  • Working on the #RPGive website. #
  • I approve. RT: @PrettyInGeek: Props and love to @JoshuaLenon @voiceofthepanda and any other Josh we have met and love. #happyjoshday #ff #
  • I fully expect @geekloveto to take the "I Am Ten Ninjas" track for #RPGive #
  • #ENDVR Training time. (@ Metro Hall) http://t.co/XwcCrY9r #

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Weekly Updates for 2011-12-04

  • Soup dumpling time. (@ Asian Legend) http://t.co/MAtTZ1eO #
  • Roasting 2 chickens. One in a lemon thyme broth. One with a mustard BBQ glaze. #
  • Just a little #foodporn The first of tonight's roasted chickens. http://t.co/pSFv3aCE #
  • I awoke to discover it was a four aspirin monrning. #
  • I like your style. RT: @jordanastein: Not ending this day without pecan pie. #
  • Nothing wrong w that. RT: @hipurbangirl: We get a little crazy with Irish Cream. Holiday Drink Guide
    http://t.co/vpQz10Zf #
  • Legend – a new RPG – is donating all proceeds from their system to @CPCharity! Get it here: http://t.co/6v6Do0IO via @shields_up #
  • Am I missing tracks from Google Music? Took weeks to upload and now tracks randomly seemed to have disappeared. #
  • Seems like the Central Banks aren't really acting in an significant fashion. Why are the markets acting like it's all solved? #
  • I have the Snoopy Xmas song? Shuffle function – you can be oddly appropriate at times. #
  • Shout it from rooftops. RT: @emmamwoolley: Comment winner Lee Henderson on the 4th and 5th steps of Ford's plan. http://t.co/vROP2AkT #
  • Looking for a group of friendly, not-camera-shy people in Toronto to play D&D for charity. How hard could that be? #
  • Compare w theGrid's budget article. RT: @StarGTANews: Toronto laying off 1,200 workers. http://t.co/D4eD2NDm 1st mass layoff in TO history #
  • I'm at Loblaws at Maple Leaf Gardens w/ @carolynvan http://t.co/xENSJ04N #
  • Colorful produce at the new Loblaws In Maple Leaf Gardens. http://t.co/paUq91gM #
  • The new Loblaws in Maple Leaf Garden is an almost direct copy of the flagship Wegmans in Rochester NY. Many similarities. #
  • #theSO has been rocking the roast chicken leftovers. Last night was chicken quesadillas & today is chicken-pesto salad sandwiches. #
  • Thinking #RPGive for the live RPG game raising donations for Child's Play that I'm planning. Good hashtag? #
  • Funny, maybe not for the seal RT: @jonlim: There is either a wailing banshee upstairs, or someone is using a mop attached to a crying seal. #
  • Thanks @nerdgirlpinups for the RT! #RPGive #
  • Damn convenient. (@ Loblaws at Maple Leaf Gardens w/ 20 others) http://t.co/XVGHg1VA #
  • I'm at Kivas (15 St. Clair West, Toronto) http://t.co/0pMkz1IG #
  • I'm at Burger Bar (319 Augusta Ave., btw College & Oxford, Toronto) http://t.co/piMwaZiK #
  • Was not impressed with Burger Bar in Kensington Market. Slow service and they messed our orders repeatedly. #
  • Junior Quran Challenge & the Hajj Fun Game! This store has completed my Xmas shopping! #

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Weekly Updates for 2011-11-27

  • #theSO brought me a sandwich from @PorchettaAndCo. Tasty pork, smoked Gouda, fried egg, duct mustard. Best dinner ever. #
  • Spent all Sunday feeling under the weather. Bleh. #
  • Great visual. RT: @SarahPrevette: Doing calls in taxi btw meetings -driver now weighing in on decisions & getting hyped. We just high fived. #
  • Whomever has the maple-infused lunch in the office, you're driving me crazy. #Aromatic #
  • Shocking RT: @mgeist: ‘We had no evidence for anti-piracy law’, UK government admits http://t.co/SpWJbGQs #
  • A must eat restaurant. Duck confit pizza for all! RT: @PizzaLibretto: Libretto Danforth is now open! http://t.co/iBE8EJTR #
  • Super excited for tonight's dinner. I've a pork belly braising in apple cide & honey mustard in my slow cooker. #
  • The pork belly braised in cider turned out as a super tender pork roast. Roasted potatoes w garlic & oregano were the perfect side dish. #
  • Amazing how Wordperfect still in use in law. RT: @lawyerist: Reusing WordPerfect Text in Microsoft Word http://t.co/fKeRwopZ #
  • Nice! RT: @foodieyu: My Garbardine post on @thegridto http://t.co/MGBeaIfJ u gotta check out their Mac & Cheese :) #
  • Glad they're getting credit. RT: @OneKingWest: @JoshuaLenon we passed along your thanks to the team. Glad we could be of service! #
  • My toes are numb. (@ North Beach Indoor Volleyball Academy) http://t.co/J8p3vdzq #
  • Pulled 7 pounds of pancetta out of cure and hung it in a closet to dry. #charcuterie #
  • #theSO made mulled cider tonight. A welcome drink after walking the dog. #
  • Locked my keys in the car. This has been the best part of my morning so far. Not the greatest start to my birthday / Thanksgiving #FML #
  • Happy shared birthday! RT: @boneats: A very, very Happy Birthday to my dear friend, the always lovely @suzanneellis!! xoxo #
  • Not sure what this means. RT: @emmamwoolley: Bark of Approval you were fun but you also hurt my eyes. Welcome back, Face. #
  • Oops, I meant, Happy shared birthday @VictoriaIWong! RT: @LaurenRosenblum: @JoshuaLenon It's not my birthday… #
  • Does anyone know if @neumodo is in business still. Get no response from all of their channels. #
  • One of my coworkers bought me a birthday present! Someone found and returned my car keys. Day's looking up! #
  • Thanks! RT: @OmakaseBox: @JoshuaLenon happy birthday :-) #
  • Here's hoping. RT: @ValentinaVH: @JoshuaLenon It must be the "birthday" universe karma turning things around :D #
  • Thanks! RT: @savvari: @JoshuaLenon Happy birthday! #
  • Coworkers took me out for coffee and cake pops at Starbucks for my birthday. A welcome pick-me-up #
  • Definitely competing for worst birthday ever. #FML #
  • This November is making me dread December – my unluckiest month. #
  • Through my mug of tea and onto my first coffee of the morning. All my coworkers say I look tired. #
  • I'm at Pikto (55 Mill St Bldg 59-103, Toronto) http://t.co/s1cGnsLv #
  • Buying myself a belated bday present. (@ SOMA chocolatemaker) http://t.co/3UKPZs4W #
  • Bottling apple wine. (@ Fermentations) http://t.co/GKCU0kxu #

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