yeah, it really is better sans feline
and! What do these (seemingly) unrelated things have in common?
“knowing what’s best for poor people”
“barack obama”
“expensive sandwiches”
“oscar parties”
(they’re all things that white people like)
this post brought to you by my almost posting it with the phrase “thing shave” instead of “things have”
man, that would’ve been awkward.
Take Away Shows, a project (based in paris) that records various alt/indie musicians performing songs in uncommon venues. like the street. or a freight elevator. or a rooftop. all are great, but some are especially incredible:
some of the copy that accompanies the video waxes a bit poetic, but the wonderful direction/sound/locations more than make up [...]
this is some crazy, beautiful, intricate, awe-inspiring stuff. I want it on my wall. From the LA-Times:
“THE elite graffiti crew Angels Will Rise has made a name for itself byspray-painting full-color, wall-sized murals — of both the illegal and commissioned variety — around L.A. over the last 20 years. [...]
“how many of you have access to a linux or unix machine?”
“[crickets]“
“oh… wow.”
WHAT THE FUCK? This guy expects a GE-level class full of humanities/non-majors to actually write and compile their own programs in C, after only a pretty cursory overview of it. This is the single most retarded thing i have ever [...]
these would be cool to go to:
Joshua Bell
Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley
Sun 2/24/2008
3:00 p.m.
He’s a world-class concert violinist who was the subject of one of my favorite articles ever.
DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist, Kid Koala
The Grand, San Francisco
Wed 2/13/2008
9:00 p.m.
Drive-By Truckers, Felice Brothers
Mezzanine, San Francisco
Wed 2/13/2008
7:00 p.m.
Yeah, I have a big weakness for their brand of [...]
such as is found in the recently-leaked US Rules of Engagement in Iraq:
Kinetic Engagement/Strike: I couldn’t find a good definition, but obviously involves, you know, kinetic energy. like a bullet. or a grenade. or a clusterbomb.
that I try to keep on my person, to write down all my unique and interesting thoughts. hah, if that were true it would probably be empty. mostly just things that I think of/see and find notable or meriting further research (which never really happens):
from new years eve:
tatermitts.com- the best invention ever, they’re [...]
so I’ve been going through a “oh damn what am i going to do with my life?” phase, which I guess is pretty normal at this point in my life. some miscellaneous thoughts/observations/whatevers:
∞ I’ve pretty much decided on American Studies as my major.
American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that studies the United States [...]
