So, when I last wrote, I jokingly posited that Ms. California has a foot fetish. That was the only rational explanation I could think of for the 3 feet stuck in her mouth over her bigoted comments on gay marriage. (NB: Ms. Prejean can't even say the word 'gay'; she calls it opposite marriage).
Well, as it turns out, maybe she really does have a foot fetish! See here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30576251/
5.05.2009
4.22.2009
Ms. California has a fetish!
So, I'm sure everyone had a good laugh, as did I, when we learned that apparently, the Miss USA pageant allows bigots amidst it midsts, but unintentionally, they also allow contestants with odd fetishes.
Here's what happened: Ms. California was asked what she thought of gay marriage. She answered something about her country, and she's opposed to it, blah, blah blah, no offense. See here: http://www.gaywired.com/Article.cfm?ID=22358
Afterwards, she was called out on her stupidity and responded with: 'I feel sorry for those who believe otherwise', and was happy that she has received tons of attention on Facebook. See here: http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/news/bal-miss-california-0420,0,5665093.story
So, this raises an interesting observation, one that everyone has missed. Here goes. While the obvious view is that the Miss USA contest doesn't screen for bigots, and allowed this mindless entrant to espouse some hateful things, it appears that Ms. California is a foot fetishist! How else can we explain the number of feet she currently has inserted in her mouth?
Here's what happened: Ms. California was asked what she thought of gay marriage. She answered something about her country, and she's opposed to it, blah, blah blah, no offense. See here: http://www.gaywired.com/Article.cfm?ID=22358
Afterwards, she was called out on her stupidity and responded with: 'I feel sorry for those who believe otherwise', and was happy that she has received tons of attention on Facebook. See here: http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/news/bal-miss-california-0420,0,5665093.story
So, this raises an interesting observation, one that everyone has missed. Here goes. While the obvious view is that the Miss USA contest doesn't screen for bigots, and allowed this mindless entrant to espouse some hateful things, it appears that Ms. California is a foot fetishist! How else can we explain the number of feet she currently has inserted in her mouth?
3.10.2009
I'm Speaking At SXSW2009!
Just a quick post to let everyone know that I am speaking at SXSW this year. Here's the details:
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GREEN TRACK #2: MAKING A GREEN ALBUM
Host: SXSW
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Time: 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Location: Austin Convention Center, Room 12AB
City/Town: Austin, TX
What does it take to make a truly earth-friendly record? Explore the process, from recording to the final product.
http://sxsw.com/music/talks/schedule?action=show&id=MP060545
SPEAKERS:
Frank Mauceri
Pres
Smog Veil Records
FRANK MAUCERI founded Smog Veil Records in 1991, focusing on underground, challenging, and bombastic music. Smog Veil's releases and touring acts have been featured in numerous worldwide publications including Billboard, Dwell, Wire, The New York Times, and CBS Sunday Morning. The label's office is a gold-level LEED certified Chicago building.
Stephen Glicken
COO/Pres
As an engineer, STEPHEN GLICKEN has worked with artists such as P.Diddy, Tony Braxton, NAS, De La Soul and was Ghostface Killah's main engineer on The Pretty Toney Album. As a music supervisor, he most recently finished working on Bobby Kennedy Jr.'s new film "Crimes Against Nature." Currently, Stephen is President of Green Owl Records, a sustainably run label.
Iliana Pena
National Audubon Society
ILIANA PENA is Director of Conservation Education for Audubon Texas. She is a committed environmental educator with degrees in wildlife ecology and management. She works with Audubon centers, staff, and chapters across the state to assess and align programs and messages with statewide goals.
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Smog Veil only releases records packaged in 100% environmentally friendly digipaks, or as invisible downloads. We don't send any paper with our press kits. Instead, we embed the press materials on the promo CD. Our headquarters is a gold-level LEED certified building in Chicago.
If you have a free moment, please attend this event and find out how your band can do this or as a fan why this is important.
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GREEN TRACK #2: MAKING A GREEN ALBUM
Host: SXSW
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Time: 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Location: Austin Convention Center, Room 12AB
City/Town: Austin, TX
What does it take to make a truly earth-friendly record? Explore the process, from recording to the final product.
http://sxsw.com/music/talks/schedule?action=show&id=MP060545
SPEAKERS:
Frank Mauceri
Pres
Smog Veil Records
FRANK MAUCERI founded Smog Veil Records in 1991, focusing on underground, challenging, and bombastic music. Smog Veil's releases and touring acts have been featured in numerous worldwide publications including Billboard, Dwell, Wire, The New York Times, and CBS Sunday Morning. The label's office is a gold-level LEED certified Chicago building.
Stephen Glicken
COO/Pres
As an engineer, STEPHEN GLICKEN has worked with artists such as P.Diddy, Tony Braxton, NAS, De La Soul and was Ghostface Killah's main engineer on The Pretty Toney Album. As a music supervisor, he most recently finished working on Bobby Kennedy Jr.'s new film "Crimes Against Nature." Currently, Stephen is President of Green Owl Records, a sustainably run label.
Iliana Pena
National Audubon Society
ILIANA PENA is Director of Conservation Education for Audubon Texas. She is a committed environmental educator with degrees in wildlife ecology and management. She works with Audubon centers, staff, and chapters across the state to assess and align programs and messages with statewide goals.
----------------------------
Smog Veil only releases records packaged in 100% environmentally friendly digipaks, or as invisible downloads. We don't send any paper with our press kits. Instead, we embed the press materials on the promo CD. Our headquarters is a gold-level LEED certified building in Chicago.
If you have a free moment, please attend this event and find out how your band can do this or as a fan why this is important.
2.23.2009
random winter thoughts
So, now that we are deep in winter, stuck indoors for hours on end, I've solved most of the world's problems. Here's my solutions.
1. Major League Baseball needs to come clean. The Yankees have the largest payroll in the league, and the highest profile admitted steroid users. Yet, not one Yankee has served a days suspension. Perception has met reality: we all thought pro wrestling was fake, and the confirmation that it actually is just 'sports entertainment' told us what we already knew. Can the same be said for baseball? If the MLB doesn't act quickly, the conclusion is inescapable: the game is juiced and false.
2. I support President Obama, but we shouldn't bail out the automakers. If the government gives GM $20 billion, will that convince you to buy a gas guzzler? Of course not. Until the government forces the automakers to make a better, more fuel efficient product, no one will buy. It seems to me to be an easy trade for GM: retool and make better cars, keep the factories busy, and the money is yours. The President needs to make this clear.
3. The President also needs to make 2 things clear about our silly wars: bring the troops home from Iraq AND Afghanistan. There's nothing left to be accomplished in my view. It also seems that everyday Iraquis and Afghanis don't want us there anyways. Want to pay for the stimulus deals: end the war. Same goes for the American Gulag known as Guantanamo. It's just not the American way to imprison people without charge and without trial. If real criminals are there, and surely many of them are, try them and imprison them IF found guilty. If not, let them free.
4. lastly, I'm reading every book by Jean-Philippe Toussaint.
1. Major League Baseball needs to come clean. The Yankees have the largest payroll in the league, and the highest profile admitted steroid users. Yet, not one Yankee has served a days suspension. Perception has met reality: we all thought pro wrestling was fake, and the confirmation that it actually is just 'sports entertainment' told us what we already knew. Can the same be said for baseball? If the MLB doesn't act quickly, the conclusion is inescapable: the game is juiced and false.
2. I support President Obama, but we shouldn't bail out the automakers. If the government gives GM $20 billion, will that convince you to buy a gas guzzler? Of course not. Until the government forces the automakers to make a better, more fuel efficient product, no one will buy. It seems to me to be an easy trade for GM: retool and make better cars, keep the factories busy, and the money is yours. The President needs to make this clear.
3. The President also needs to make 2 things clear about our silly wars: bring the troops home from Iraq AND Afghanistan. There's nothing left to be accomplished in my view. It also seems that everyday Iraquis and Afghanis don't want us there anyways. Want to pay for the stimulus deals: end the war. Same goes for the American Gulag known as Guantanamo. It's just not the American way to imprison people without charge and without trial. If real criminals are there, and surely many of them are, try them and imprison them IF found guilty. If not, let them free.
4. lastly, I'm reading every book by Jean-Philippe Toussaint.
1.21.2009
The Sunny Work Ahead
I, like many people, witnessed a great thing yesterday. I lent special attention to what our new president had to say as this was President Obama's opportunity to let us know what his goals will be.
In my opinion, if we are to have an economic recovery, some new innovation will have to be well accepted into commerce and the lives of everyday people. The dot com craze didn't happen because everyone had a new web site. It happened because home computing become as accepted as television, making it possible to deliver web content to nearly every home.
So, I was overjoyed to hear that President Obama plans to make alternative energy a centerpiece of his economic recovery plan. If the government puts its full force and weight behind new alternative energy technologies, the price to produce electricity through solar and wind will be dramatically reduced. If the price is reduced, solar panels on roofs of houses will be as common as chimneys. That transformation may be our way out of this recession. Plus, it'll be a boom that will last, instead of busting. Imagine the economic benefit of reducing people's home energy costs by half or more.
Think about it and let me know what your thoughts are.
In my opinion, if we are to have an economic recovery, some new innovation will have to be well accepted into commerce and the lives of everyday people. The dot com craze didn't happen because everyone had a new web site. It happened because home computing become as accepted as television, making it possible to deliver web content to nearly every home.
So, I was overjoyed to hear that President Obama plans to make alternative energy a centerpiece of his economic recovery plan. If the government puts its full force and weight behind new alternative energy technologies, the price to produce electricity through solar and wind will be dramatically reduced. If the price is reduced, solar panels on roofs of houses will be as common as chimneys. That transformation may be our way out of this recession. Plus, it'll be a boom that will last, instead of busting. Imagine the economic benefit of reducing people's home energy costs by half or more.
Think about it and let me know what your thoughts are.
12.09.2008
3 words and phrases to cross off your list for 2009
It's the end of the year and everyone is publishing a list of favorite movies, music, television shows, what have you. Here's my list: 3 words and phrases you must stop using when the countdown reaches zero on December 31st.
The first is "bro" and variants "brau," "brat," and "bromine." It all started I think with an HBO show 'Generation Kill.' Now it's everywhere and out of hand. A soap opera that gets watched at lunch around here pushed it over the top. Every other word used was "bro" and "brat." The thing is, between male friends, the affectations are hardly ever used. I prefer "ace" or a friendly insult. But "bro?" C'mon wolf, let's go drink some reebs.
The second is "bailout." This misuse and call for non-use is rather simple. A "bailout" in my book requires someone to be in jail. While I have my opinions about CEOs who failed to recognize their fiduciary duty, none appear to be in handcuffs while standing before some congressional committee asking for money. "Handout" would seem to be more appropriate. I will allow one, and only one exception for the use of this word. If hawk is in fact locked up, then you can offer a "bailout."
Last, a phrase. "Person the profession" may never be used again. You know, "Joe The Pumber." The phrase was created under dubious circumstances to begin with. the actual (?) Joe The Plumber's name wasn't even Joe. He was a creation of some whacked-out PR person in the McCain campaign. We said no to that guy, and we should also say no to his phrase.
have any you think should be sworn off?
The first is "bro" and variants "brau," "brat," and "bromine." It all started I think with an HBO show 'Generation Kill.' Now it's everywhere and out of hand. A soap opera that gets watched at lunch around here pushed it over the top. Every other word used was "bro" and "brat." The thing is, between male friends, the affectations are hardly ever used. I prefer "ace" or a friendly insult. But "bro?" C'mon wolf, let's go drink some reebs.
The second is "bailout." This misuse and call for non-use is rather simple. A "bailout" in my book requires someone to be in jail. While I have my opinions about CEOs who failed to recognize their fiduciary duty, none appear to be in handcuffs while standing before some congressional committee asking for money. "Handout" would seem to be more appropriate. I will allow one, and only one exception for the use of this word. If hawk is in fact locked up, then you can offer a "bailout."
Last, a phrase. "Person the profession" may never be used again. You know, "Joe The Pumber." The phrase was created under dubious circumstances to begin with. the actual (?) Joe The Plumber's name wasn't even Joe. He was a creation of some whacked-out PR person in the McCain campaign. We said no to that guy, and we should also say no to his phrase.
have any you think should be sworn off?
11.17.2008
Deep Freeze
The brain is in deep freeze these days. No real news to report on. We're in transition. No one really knows what will happen after the swearing in. I'll be celebrating the end of the Bush bizocracy police state. I'll be celebrating the beginning of what is hoped a new era in our country.
But, the fact is, no one knows what will happen. So, the news these days is full of pundits making guesses. I for one will not make a guess, except to say, who knows. There's so many issues President-elect Obama has to tackle, I'm not sure which one he will tackle first. It should be obvious to readers of this blog what I hope he does with the issues, but how and when is another story.
So, in the interim, while the current President phones it in, relax if you can, enjoy whatever entertains you, start a new hobby. Here 's a new project I've begun work on:
But, the fact is, no one knows what will happen. So, the news these days is full of pundits making guesses. I for one will not make a guess, except to say, who knows. There's so many issues President-elect Obama has to tackle, I'm not sure which one he will tackle first. It should be obvious to readers of this blog what I hope he does with the issues, but how and when is another story.
So, in the interim, while the current President phones it in, relax if you can, enjoy whatever entertains you, start a new hobby. Here 's a new project I've begun work on:
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