File Under: This is a priority?

Bill outlines cell phone cancer warning: "AUGUSTA, Maine -- A Maine legislator wants to make the state the first to require cell phones to carry warnings that they can cause brain cancer, although there is no consensus among scientists that ..."

File Under: This just in, not all humans suck!

Miracle on Mars Hill: Donors help build girl's ears: "MARS HILL, Maine -- Next Christmas, Bobbi Guerrette will be able to hear -- with brand-new ears of her own -- the crinkle of wrapping paper as she opens her toys. It's something she can't ..."

File Under: We're Boned!

Baldacci sees 'hard choices' in budget plan: "AUGUSTA, Maine -- Citing economic hardships amid 'unprecedented times,' Gov. John Baldacci on Friday outlined his plan to close a $438 million state budget gap that includes deep cuts to ..."

File Under: Asshole

Asshole: ""

File Under: Where have you been Dilana?

Remember Rockstar:Supernova? Remember the kick as woman that should have won? Here's some interviews.

Dilana: The Reality Rocks Interview, Part 1 from Yahoo! Music on Vimeo.

Dilana: The Reality Rocks Interview, Part 2 from Yahoo! Music on Vimeo.

File Under: Maxed Out -Trailer

Please find yourself a copy of this documentary and watch it.

File Under: Dilana - Holiday

File Under: Out to Launch

A new design can be purchased at my cafepress store.

File Under: Playing for Change Fet. Keb' Mo' - A Better Man

File Under: Davey Knowles and Back Door Slam - Come Up for Air (live)

File Under: Walken does Poker Face

File Under: UPS vs. FEDEX

File Under: Clayton Sabine and the Blackout Lottery - It's Alright

I do believe this here video was shot during the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest 2009.

File Under: Are Gay People Ghosts?

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Can't Get Queer From Here
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Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Crisis

File Under: What the Fox?

Fox is biased, MSNBC is biased, I can't stand any of these 24 hour news networks, but somehow Fox makes me want to punch someone.

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
For Fox Sake!
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Crisis

File Under: Republicans Hate Net Neutrality

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
From Here to Neutrality
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Crisis

File Under: I know that feeling

File Under: If you're going to vote yes on 1, what is it you truely fear.

As I've stated before, I fundamentally don't understand why anyone cares if two adults want to marry, regardless of their gender. It's none of my business, so why should be any of theirs? What are they truly afraid of? Here's a couple of articles about this mess in Maine, one draws an interesting parallel to race issues and the other is mostly informative.

FIle Under: The Media really is the problem

Not the "liberal" media, not the "conservative" media, but the media in general is a big part of our problem. CNN gets lambasted by John Stewart.

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
CNN Leaves It There
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Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Ron Paul Interview

File Under: Tax initiatives bad for Maine

I would love to have more money in my pocket, however Question 2 and Question 4 on Maine's November ballot are just not gonna help us. As much as I despise the idiots running this state, it's representative government, which is the foundation of our country, should not be subverted in such a fashion. If you don't like the way things are going in your state or municipal government, petition your elected official, elect someone else, or run for office. That's the point! Don't put in place sweeping automatic laws that will require an act of God to undo.

File Under: Gimme More or I'll Sue

Anthem Blue Cross is pissed that it's not allowed to make as much profit off health insurance as it wants. In response to that, they've filed suit. http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/10/07/business-financials-financial-impact-us-anthem-appeal-maine_6977377.html

File Under: Higher Education and Global Competition

I am proud to say that I went to school with the intelligent well spoken woman who is being interviewed for this "Here and Now" piece on higher education and global competition.

File Under: Michael Hedges - Because it's there

File Under: Am I Builder

Am I a Builder or a Wrecker
Anonymous

I watched them tearing a building down,

A gang of men in a busy town.

With a heave and a ho and a might yell,

They swung a crane and a sidewall fell.

I asked the foreman, “Are these men as skilled

As the men you hire when you have to build?”

He gave me a laugh and said, “No, indeed!

Just common labor is all I need.

I can easily wreck in a day or two

What builders have taken a year to do.”

And I thought to myself as I went my way,

Which of these roles have I tried to play?

Am I a builder who works with care,

Measuring life with a ruler and square?

Am I shaping my deeds by a well-laid plan,

Patiently doing the best I can?

Or am I a wrecker who walks the town,

Content with the labor of tearing down?

File Under: This is gonna get messy

This BDN article is one of many things to come in the next month as both sides of Question 1 appeal to Mainers to vote their way. I fundamentally don't understand why any one cares if same sex couples get married. It doesn't have anything to do with me, it's none of my business. No one is going to force me to marry a dude, so why should I care if two consenting adults want to screw up their relationship by getting married?

I'm also intrigued by the concept of protecting the "sanctity of marriage." Sancitity as defined by Merriam-Webster:

1 : holiness of life and character : godliness
2 a : the quality or state of being holy or sacred : inviolability b plural : sacred objects, obligations, or rights

That seems to all relate to religion, not something that has any place in our civil law. Lest we forget that seperation of church and state protects us both ways.

File Under: One more way Maine is a #2

This State is killing itself with it's over reliance on Federal and State funded programs. Our state is bragging about how well it's implementing the Food Stamp program instead of trying to find ways to improve our economy and job market.

http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/6914203.html

File Under: Wilco on CBS

I know I'm 3 weeks late with this, but it still needs to go up.

I awoke last night to the sound of thunder...

I awoke last night to the sound of thunder...
Originally uploaded by fgfathome.

Wow this is simply beautiful and you can almost feel the power coursing through the air.

File Under: Who's running this joint?

Hey folks, I haven't forgotten about this here blog, I've just been busier than a one armed wall paper hanger. I'll be back just as soon as things slow down a little. Peace and Chicken Grease!

File Under: Charlie A'Court House Party Webcast

I received this info via e-mail and just had to share:

House Concert!!!!
The “KraftRs” are thrilled to present: Singer/Songwriter, Soul and Blues Artist: Charlie A’Court In a House Concert on August 23rd, 8:00 - 10:00PM, Atlantic time

The good news? We will be webcasting the show live, so you can watch along with us!!

More information will be posted later at http://4squirrels.wordpress.com . As will the link to watch live!!!

photo credit - Charlie's Facebook page- fan photos

File Under: Derek Trucks and Joe Bonamassa kickin ass!

File Under: Fairpoint Wants Help

This Forbes article on the clusterf@#$ that is Fairpoint tells a tale of a company in desperate need of help. The funny thing to me and many others, is that everyone seemed to know this would happen except, Fairpoint and the state PUC's. I'm not entirely sure Verizon knew, and just didn't care.

File Under: Grab the First Ukulele You See

File Under: Blues and Lasers-Bio Video

File Under: "Infestation" to Premiere on SyFy

Check it out, and enjoy what should be a screwy flick.

"Kyle Rankin would love for you to check out INFESTATION, the film he wrote & directed for Mel Gibson's Icon Entertainment. It'll have its broadcast premiere on the SyFy Network this Saturday (Aug 8th, at 9pm (8 Central) check local listings). Set your TiVo or hunker down with some popcorn & lemme know what you think!"

File Under: Phoebe

Those of you that follow my Tweets will know that we bought a hamster a little over a week ago. Since there have been requests...meet Phoebe.

File Under: Hurt Locker

If this movie is half as good as I hear it is, it's going to be amazing.

File Under: Epiphone Mandobird

I've been hoping this baby wouldn't be sold before I could pick it up. It's been a long couple of months, but I finally bought it today.

File Under: Toby Lightman - My Sweet Song

File Under: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals - Waterfront

A great night of music. The new line up is dynamic. Benny Yurco and Catherine Popper make fine additions. I would by lying if I said I didn't miss Bryan though. This is not a knock on Cat as she is an amazing bassist, I was just so use to his grooves and flourishes and notice when they aren't there.

This fine evening culminated in back stage passes courtesy of a band members mother. I can tell you she is a wicked nice woman to begin with, but giving me her pass was way above the usual niceties. I can't thank her enough. Got a chance to talk to all the usual characters backstage and meet a couple of online friends in the flesh. It was quite an experience. Then we went to Nectar's to catch up with the rest of the Posse.

File Under: Grace Potter Solo Show

This was an amazing evening and really showed Grace's abilities. I had a great time and the promoter did a great job. I would make the 9 hour drive to do another one of these.

File Under: Wilco

What a fun night. Wilco was f'n great! They played a couple songs off of Mermaid Avenue, which made me so happy.

My good friend Jodi was working the show and the band was cool and let her come out and watch with us. My Blues and Lasers tee caught the attention of a couple of folks from Burlington, always a smaller world than we think. Mom thought she saw Jen Crowell, I thought she was nuts, until Jodi started talking about a lady talking about GPN and her own work.

"What's her name?"

"Jen."

"Crowell?"

"I don't know, let me check." Enter modern technology..."Yep."

Small world indeed.

Photos: cheap seats: sounded good here, but couldn't see shit: setlist and schedule thanks to a very nice lady

File Under: Mass MoCA

File Under: Toby Lightman - Better

She did this when I saw her a few years back. She wrote this song for her sister and her nephew. I acknowledge that I am a big dopey sap a lot of the time. Therefore, I like this song.

File Under: United Breaks Guitars

Phil posted this on Facebook and I feel the need to share for a couple of reasons. One, it's a catchy little tune. Second, United broke a Taylor, so fuck them.

File Under: Catherine Feeny - Belt Loops & Blue Jeans (Sun Studio)

File Under: The Leaves reviewed on Earvolution

http://www.earvolution.com/2009/07/mondays-earful-leaves.asp

File Under: Funny tinged with truth.

http://bryandondero.com/2009/07/02/enron-provides-the-perfect-business-model-for-miley-cyrus/

File Under: State of Mind reviews The Leaves-Saving Your Side

State of Mind has done a great review of the latest from this group of talented musicians. See The Leaves live at the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest.

File Under: Toby Lightman - So Natural

File Under: Times Union and City of Albany not big on details

A follow-up story to the changes to the opener for last night's show.
http://blog.timesunion.com/localarts/city-apologzies-to-grace-potter-for-snafu-resulting-vitriol/2513/

File Under: Last Airbender

I'm more than a little nervous about M. Night screwing this up.

Video Games | The Last Airbender | Exclusive Trailer HD

XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

File Under: Interview with Aya and Matt from The Leaves

File Under: Thea Gilmore - Old Soul (Sun Studios)

File Under: Review of The Leaves

Some of you may have noticed a little cheer leading on my part for this band from Burlington. I do it gladly and now point you to a Seven Days review of The Leaves new album, Saving Your Side.

I should also mention they will be performing live in my home town on August 29 of this year. Woot!

File Under: Just say no to electric violin.

I'm still trying to figure this one out, but apparently GPN exercised a clause in their contract, getting rid of the opener for Thursday night's show in Albany. Weird.

http://blog.timesunion.com/localarts/backstage-maneuvers-produce-alive-at-five-change/2464/

File Under: Toby Lightman - Lazy (live)

File Under: Is that Batman?

Sometimes theses damn things are pretty f'n clever.

FIle Under: Life and lawns

It struck me (no it didn't hurt) while I was mowing my lawn this morning, that life is kind of like mowing with a push mower. It's work and it seems like it will take forever. There's always obstacles in the way so you have to go around, or move it before you can continue. You look up from your path and you see it's already half done (at his point the metaphor diverts a little, when you mow, you're happy to reach the halfway mark). Then with a certain sense of quickness, you arrive at the end.

Just like mowing lawns, life goes along easier with some really good music. Me First and the Gimme Gimmes helped me with my literal lawn this morning.

File Under: The News Networks Suck, sick'em Jon

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Morning Joe's Sarcastic Starbucks Sponsorship
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Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Economic Crisis

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"i" on News
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Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Economic Crisis

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Fox & Friends' Lingerie Football Romp
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Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Economic Crisis

File Under: If it works....

it will be frick'n awesome. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/projectnatal/ (may take a little while to load)

File Under: Jay Nash - "Hard Lesson to Learn" - Sun Studio

File Under: Patrick Duffy & The Crab Discuss a Threesome

I don't even know where to begin...

File Under: Working on that ticket to fly.

I know I haven't been a good little poster for the last week, but I've been a tad bit busy. Starting Wednesday morning, I have been working on finishing up my balloon pilot's license. We managed 6 flights, 5 free flights and 1 tethered. I'm exhausted, but I'm also thrilled, as I'm almost there. I learned some good lessons and did some cool things. My favorites were the Terminal Descents from 35oo and 6100 AGL (above ground level).

However, I've apparently hit a plateau regarding my approach to landing. I tend to over heat, which leads to aborted or rough landings. My instructor has no less goal than, me being able to land in a balloon sized opening in the woods, which is not forgiving on glide paths to approach. Therefore I need some more work and hope to have my license by COMBF.

File Under: Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers - "4th of July"

File Under: Watch this movie

Flippin amazing cinema.

File Under: Woody and Buzz, back again.

File Under: My shoulders are pissed

Today I participated in the Aroostook River Kayak and Canoe Race. It was a slightly nicer day to paddle this year. The wind was gone, it was warmer and it only rained for the second half of the race. The crowd was smaller than last year, but just as enthusiastic. I started off well, passing a couple of the paddlers in front of me, but my shoulders started speaking up about 30 minutes down river. I must say I'm happy to have finished with a time of 1:22.16. I believe I finished well over 1:30 last year, something like 1:38, maybe? Which mean I may have improved my time by as much as 16 minutes. For me that is something to be happy about.

Matt finished in 1:16 and I think he would have been faster if he had a better kayak.

All in all, it was a good time, now I gotta rest my shoulders so they don't get too pissy.

File Under: "I Hate LA"

If you think I swear a lot, DO NOT watch this video.

File Under: Trey Lockerbie-Sullivan Street (Sun Studio)

File Under: Goan

File Under: MNIE Cancelled

In a move that proves they are headed to the bottom of the pile, NBC cancelled My Name is Earl yesterday. This marks the beginning of the end for smartly written comedies. Reality TV, Hospital and Cop dramas are all that will be left. Blurg! There is an effort afoot to save the show, so support Karma through this "Twitition."

File Under: Play for science

I found this in last month's Wired. Apparently, by playing this game, you may be assisting science. In my book, that's pretty effin cool.

File Under: Are you a G.A.E.

File Under: Clayton Sabine

Jen Crowell put me onto Clayton, now I'm sharing with you. You can listen to full length songs on his website.

File Under: GPN twitter

gracepotternocs: "catch this: we're using the mixing board from Led Zeppelin IV! we'd take a pic, but our iphone fell into a bathtub and fogged up the lens."

File Under: It seems I forgot

I thought I had posted the winning name for the balloon, I must have twittered it and forgotten to share here. The winner was Blues Breaker, which is just fine by me. :)

File Under: Odin's Beard!

File Under: Channel One 'Glory Road' Interview with Joe Bonamassa

Okay, it seems to be back up on the ChannelOne site try this link http://www.channelone.com/onair/index.vm?releasePID=bW2ghniY2KsFqTgotn91Xdm4ADjkwZ1V

File Under: Big hurdles still to be cleared

"With The 'Gay Tax,' Love Doesn't Come Cheap" by Nancy Goldstein

If you want to know why I support homosexual marriages, it's quite simple. I can't look another human being in the eye and tell them that their love mean less than mine or that their heart aches any less when their love is gone. I just can't do it, therefore they should have the same rights regarding that love and heartache as me.

File Under: Happy Mother's Day

File Under: Repo! The Genetic Opera

File Under: We got forked last night.

A couple of E's art students did an installation piece on our lawn last night.

File Under: Nickel Creek

See if you can guess which instrument I was butchering when my friend Chris at the music store decided to lend me his Nickel Creek CD. Thanks Chris!

File Under: The Leaves - Perspective (Live Feat: Jen Crowell)

Thanks to Jan and Gary for sharing. I so entirely wish I could have been there.

The Leaves - Live at the Monkey Bar - with Jen Crowell from J&G on Vimeo.

File Under: I think we can all associate with this one.

Penny Arcade

File Under: I'm happy just to not fall off...

File Under: They're out there somewhere...

Garfield Minus Garfield

File Under: An Email from The Leaves

Hey all! Just wanted to let you know we'll be playing at the Monkey House this Saturday 05/02/09. We are very sorry to inform you that Matt Harpster, our lead guitar player, has fallen ill over this past week and will not be able to make it to the show. In an effort to fill in the huge void that Harpster leaves us with (seriously, we depend on him!), we are very pleased to announce that we have two special guests who will be gracing us with their presence this weekend. On lead guitar Bob Wagner will join The Leaves for a one time special appearance! And to help out, the lovely Jen Crowell will be singing for most of the evening on harmonies. Please come show your support for The Leaves and also for these two special guests who have been so kind to go out of their way and help us out in a time of need. I am very humbled by their willingness to help us on such short notice.

Jess Clemmons will be taking the stage at 9 pm.
This Frontier Needs Heroes will be playing at 10 pm
The Leaves will play at 11 pm and close out the night.

Also, just wanted to let everyone know that the CDs have SHIPPED! I just got a confirmation and tracking number today, so i will be tracking those boxes on a compulsive basis. Thank you to all who pre-bought the album, they will be out in the mail within two weeks. The extra digital recordings will be available (for those who prebought the album) shortly. Again, thank you, we could not have completed this album without your support.

Hope to see you all on Saturday - any support from you at the show will go a very long way!!!

Much love and best wishes,

Aya

p.s. please feel free to forward this to others if the shoe fits ;)

File Under: That explains A LOT!

File Under: We're all gonna die!

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	M - Th 11p / 10c
Snoutbreak '09 - The Last 100 Days
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Daily Show Full Episodes Economic Crisis Political Humor

I really can't stand the 24 news networks.

File Under: R.I.P. Bea Arthur

File Under: We have a balloon!

Dad and I traveled to our friend Bill Whelan's place in Ontario this weekend. We went to look at this balloon. We have decided to buy it. Since it is a Canadian registered balloon, it will be a process to import it. I have a poll up for votes on a name, so please vote. I am also am thinking about registration numbers. Maybe N-73EWS?

File Under: Joe Bonamassa on Jools Holland

Follow the link to some kick ass blues riffage...THE LINK

File Under: Beck and Stewart

Came to me via a Lefetz tweet.

File Under: Ray Lamontagne- Trouble (BBC 4 Sessions)

My friend Shannon posted this on her FB, so a big thanks to her.

File Under: Bah!

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	M - Th 11p / 10c
We Don't Torture
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Daily Show Full Episodes Economic Crisis Political Humor

File Under: Not all drummers are drool slinging, half-baked monkeys...

A certain other netzien and I may have been making disparaging remarks about drummers earlier in the day. I assure you, the jokes I told are drummer approved (thanks Chris). However, the discussion did lead me to share this video with you. A drummer who most decidedly, doesn't suck.

File Under: Eric Burdon and the Animals - Tobacco Road

File Under: Vienna Teng "1br/1ba" at Sun Studio

File Under: Pirate Bay's Captain Found Guilty

The BBC is reporting that the founders of the file sharing site The Pirate Bay have been found guilty by a Swedish court. Isn't it funny how the poor copyright holders haven't figured out that this won't change a damn thing.

File Under: New Blues and Lasers Album in the Works

According to the Blues and Lasers Home Page, there should be a full length album coming our way sometime in August. WOOT!

File Under: Baracknophobia - Obey

Running way behind on my viewing. Gonna share this anyway.

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	M - Th 11p / 10c
Baracknophobia - Obey
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File Under: Epic Douche Bagery

This video is about how an online memorial service WoW for a young lady was interrupted by a bunch of pricks, despite requests to not attack. Crap like this makes me ashamed to be Alliance, hell even human.

File Under: Those damn quizzes

File Under: Woody scared by Zombie Paparazzo

Thanks to Aya for this tasty nugget of weirdness.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/04/10/woody.harrelson.zombie/index.html

File Under: NPH rocks!

File Under: How many times can you say....

I had to poach this from Phil. Oh my God, I laughed, thought I would die.

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

File Under: NPR- A 'Lumpy' Legacy

An NPR piece on Frank Zappa's legacy, I'm not sure Gail Zappa comes off as an entirely sympathetic character.

File Under: From Rorschach to Freddy Krueger

It seems that Jackie Earle Haley who brought the Watchmen's Rorschach convincingly to life, will be playing Freddy in the remake of the Horror Classic, Nightmare on Elm Street. I hope he has time to back out. I really don't think this movie is one that can benefit from a remake, especially when looking at the others involved in the project. I think JEH can do much better for his career, than this future piece of crap.

While I'm on the topic...Why the hell do they keep remaking these great horror movies? Here is a short list of recent remakes that didn't need to be made: The Hills Have Eyes, The Last House on the Left, and Friday the 13 (not that Nightmare comes even close to these). Theses films were amazing in the first place. Sure production value was low, they were on a shoe string, but that just added to the gritty nature of these films.

I can't even imagine a modern film getting the brutality of Last House on the Left past a rating board, without catching a NC-17. The original was horrific and disturbing, as it should be. It's not a movie you want to watch very often, unless you have issues. I haven't seen the new one, I probably won't, I bet it will be all about the blood and gore and somehow miss the commentary on humanity.

Ultimately, that's what these films were, commentarys about human nature. Don't forget that Friday the 13 was actually a tale of a mother's twisted sense of revenge. Romero's entire zombie series is about human failings. The living are always their own undoing. Without these parables, horror movies are just spectator murder and a much lessor form of the craft. To be clear, I haven't evaluated the remakes, but I can't imagine they carry the weight or the message of their originals.

File Under: Vevo, Universal Music's latest and greatest.

Read the Wired article here. This is the first response on the Digg page, makes me smile:

Demonbaby - "Wow guys, this is awesome! I've been looking for a new place to view music videos from all of my favorite UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP artists! It's exciting to me that I can finally be one hundred percent sure I'm sending revenue to the biggest, most out-of-touch dinosaur of a giant multi-national corporation when I watch music videos online! I'll even be helping the RIAA stay in business - those guys have been having some tough times lately, so they need our support! You know, sometimes I would find music videos on YouTube from my favorite UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP artists, but it appeared that they'd been uploaded ILLEGALLY by some fan trying to steal money from hard-working lawyers and executives! It made me feel dirty for watching videos that weren't provided to me officially by UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP - it felt like I was stealing! Thankfully all of that moral ambiguity will be gone now that VEVO is here! If history is any indication, all of my favorite UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP videos on VEVO will include all of the great features that I, the consumer, have come to expect from UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, like LOTS of cool advertisements during the videos, and a special feature that makes sure I can't repost the video on anyone other websites - that would be stealing!! Golly everyone I'm SO PSYCHED for this cool new website!"

File Under: Grace Potter thinks Hybrids are sexy

File Under: Why I don't play first person shooters anymore..

File Under: Taking Woodstock

File Under: Good Rap is not a Myth

I was discussing with a reader the other day the virtues of different musical styles. Rap was a sticking point, so in that vein, here is some damn fine rap.



Arrested Development - People Everyday http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgtcTVDcjH0

Outkast - B.O.B. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XBgXBvI8a0

File Under: April 1 Posts

Ah, the joy of the April 1st postings. Here are a couple of entertaining ones.

http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2009/04/01/blues-and-lasers-to-launch-new-venture/

http://lefsetz.com/wordpress/index.php/archives/2009/04/01/wal-mart-enters-ticketing/

File Under: Glenn Beck is a Tool

Sic em Stephen.

The Colbert Report	Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
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File Under: Why don't shit work for me?

I am just about to depart for Houlton so that my 2009 Toyota Matrix can have a fourth round of warranty work completed. Today, I will also be returning the HP dv5-1251nr computer I bought on Monday, it's networking is totally screwed. Toyota is supposed to have "legendary quality" and HP, well the old one is okay. Why does it seem that I always get the dud? I could write I very long list of things I have bought that work fine for others and shit the bed for me, but I gotta run. Have a good day and may your durable goods be more durable than mine.

File Under: Bye, Bye Fairpoint

I am glad to say that I have kicked Fairpoint to the curb. Time Warner came today and installed ye olde Roadrunner. It's faster, but not on everything. There's still traffic issues on sites like Facebook, but overall, it's faster. The speed also seems more consistent, which was ulitmately the reason I dumped Fairpoint. I didn't really need a lot more top end, but the intermittent speed drops were really pissing me off.

I was going to be scathing when I called to cancel, but the poor lady sounded depressed enough as it was, poor thing.

File Under: Hacienda "She's Got a Hold On Me"

I came across this on This is Somewhere. This song makes me want to tool around with the top down, which I would totally do if I had a convertible and there wasn't still snow on the ground.

File Under: David Ford

Yeah, I know, another post about David Ford. I can't help it, I've been following his videos around YouTube this morning and they're so good, I just have to share.

File Under: David Ford - Tainted Love (cover)

File Under: Love Don't Come Easy...

David Ford - Don't Tell Me (Live at KCRW)

File Under: Playing for Change - "Blues Across America"

File Under: Rober Bradley's Blackwater Surprise - Once Upon A Time

File Under: Pilot Season

Sarah Silverman cracks me up. She's gross, perverted and most decidedly un-PC. She is starring in a new webseries on MyDamnChannel. I can't wait.