Vick, redux

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The NFL indefinitely suspended Michael Vick without pay Friday just hours after he acknowledged in court papers that he did, indeed, bankroll gambling on dogfighting and helped kill some dogs not worthy of the pit.

Vick, however, insisted he placed no bets of his own nor took any winnings.

In disciplining Vick, commissioner Roger Goodell said Vick's admitted conduct was ''not only illegal but also cruel and reprehensible'' and regardless whether he personally placed bets, ''your actions in funding the betting and your association with illegal gambling both violate the terms of your NFL player contract and expose you to corrupting influences in derogation of one of the most fundamental responsibilities of an NFL player.''


IOW: homey don' play dat, and Goodell don't give a goddamn how much money you did/didn't make, he doesn't want you around, you're bad for legitimate sports.

Go NFL.


In other news, apparently nobody wants my brain, as we've had no takers on the Open Thread offer. *sulks*

A Foodie Post. Dieters Be Warned

Because you only, please the Universe, turn 40 once:

the planned menu for Sunday's brunch
(assuming the farmer's market has everything I need tomorrow, and subject to alst-minute amendments/changes)

souffle foie gras du canard with carmelized pear
tomato and goat cheese rounds
salmon mousse on toasts
prosciutto, lettuce & cream cheese rolls
chimichurri beef skewers
salad skewers
mini corn quiches
breads and bagels
dried fruit enrobed in chocolate
mini cheesecakes

iced tea
kir royales
mimosas
oj


The salmon has been poached in white wine (as have I), and set to cool. Tomorrow morning I will make it mousse-y, then marinate the beef and make the cheesecakes. Everything else can wait until Sunday morning, when I will discover if the Improvisational Chef's ability matches her plans WRT the foie gras....