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I Hate Halloween

I fucking Hate Halloween.

Ok. I like when kids do it. They are cute no matter what. And it's cool to watch em get excited. Well, its cool until they melt down from sugar od's and start exploding with unskilled rage. But that's not my problem.

I like eating the leftover candy because I'm a fat ass. I once liked TV around Halloween but now local programming (I fondly remember Creature Features on Channel 2) is non existent and I'm not really interested in watching an edited version of "Poltergeist 2" (with commercials for "Build Ford Tough" interspersed) on Fox.

I fucking Hate Halloween.

I dislike extroverts in costume. They become even more needy. If you really want me to look at you then light yourself on fire.

I dislike the dumb ass ideas for costumes (this weeks news, political figures, guys in drag , OJ in any form, Bush in any form, Trench Coat Mafia killers, "smart" costumes like the "Spinning wheel of death" from the mac OSX.)

I hate people who feel they have to role play because they just bought a King Arthur costume at Target. If you call me "Squire" again I'm going to kick you in the nuts.

I dislike drunk people and I hate them more when they are dressed as iPods.

I hate the "It's an ancient Pagan holiday" line. Like a Pagan is no less idiotic and inane than a Christian?

I dislike adults who say "It brings out the kid in me". Yeah, I need to see that. Chances are you were more stupid and annoying when you were young. And you had a chance to be a kid. It was WHEN YOU WERE A KID. Now your just a dick.

I hate "Creative" Arts & Crafts types who make their own costumes. No, I'm not impressed that you can glue glitter to a cone and call it a Wizard hat. Get a job.

I hate the teens that show up on my doorstep after 10 saying "Gimme some candy". Try that shit with me and you will meet my dear friend "The Lil' Fire Extinguisher Filled With Urine"

Do I need to go on?

Tokyo Damage Control

Here's one of my favorite websites of all time ever. Tokyo Damage Control!! If this doesn't make you wanna beat it to Japan than nothing will. I went to many places on TDC recommendations, all of them wonderful/bizarre/sick/twisted/perfect.

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Blackwater: Untold Millions. USA: Zero

I think pigs will fly before we see the Bush administration hold these Christian thugs accountable for their murderous behavior in Iraq. Hey Democrats, why don't you finally do something that will actually require gonads? I say canceling every government contract awarded to Blackwater would be a grand start.

Like that's going to happen. Here's to all those deluded fucks who actually think we have two political parties in the USA.

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Omazin Grace

The King of Kong

Just saw this wonderful film. Who would of guessed that so much human drama could ensue from a high score in Donkey Kong. Recommended!

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Guitar Made of Blow

Great sustain!

Due Process

1. An Egyptian National is staying in a Hotel in NYC on 9/11
2. The Hotel empties after attacks
3. A device is found in the hotel room that allows contact with airline pilots
4. FBI questions man. Man denies device is his.
5. Man continues to deny device is his.
6. Man is informed that his family will be tortured in Egypt unless he confesses.
7. Man confesses. Goes to jail
8. A pilot shows up at the hotel asking for his device that he left in hotel.

Via Boing Boing

"We never would have known any of this as the US Court of Appeals in Manhattan redacted the description of the torture threats in its decision, but someone posted an unredacted decision on the web for a brief time. And a PDF of that is what's making the rounds now."

How often is this shit happening?

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What Is Pop v8: Electronic

Here's the last episode of What Is Pop. Electronic Pop. No I didn't include Yaz. Enjoy Shakki!

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Hoogie Boogie Land

Great Fire

I just found out a friend lost his home and dog to this fire. It's pretty damn brutal.

Anyway, if you can, why don't you toss a little cash to the Red Cross who, he says,seem to be helping.

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What Is Pop v7: American

Here's a slab of American Pop. Fresh off the BBQ!

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Old Greg Rules: 3

Old Greg Rules: 2

Old Greg Rules

What Is Pop v6: Slow

Here's some slow songs from the What Is Pop Radio Show. Now go and contemplate that silent freeway...

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What Is Pop v5: New Breed 2

This is the show where I mispronounce bands/peoples names. At least the music is cool.

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Safe For Work.

Sarah Silverman Program

The Sarah Silverman Program fucking rules. The beauty pageant episode is worth the price of admission alone.

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What Is Pop v4: New Breed 1

All sorts of new pop junk.

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Oh God This Makes Me Happy

Here's what happens when your backing track is accidentally run at 48K instead of 44.1K. Yep.

Via RW370

"I can’t tell which is funnier, this long-hated cheesebag-anthem turned into a much more interesting, atonal mess in front of thousands of paying customers or the hilarious soldiering on of the Van Halens as they look at each other from inside the trainwreck. Eddie tries to transpose on the fly and match the wildly fucked up keyboards but the great thing there is the difference in pitch is non-musical - about 1.5 semitones sharp. So there’s no frets he can choose to fix the problem!"

Radiohead Rant

I, for one, am happy that I didn't pay one cent for the new Radiohead album, as I think it's pretty much a hunk of garbage, or lets just say I'm disappointed ("All I Need" is a wonderful song though).

Here's a rant about the distribution of the albumn:

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Poor Radiohead.

What Is Pop v3: Powerpop

Ok, I'm probably pushing the definition of the term "Powerpop" here but fuck it, as these are all bands that play pop songs with fervor.

And ok..I make a suck ass DJ, but it was fun to do! I remember practicing segue ways and thematic music hours on my turn table when I was 11 years old. Yes, I was that retarded.

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The Complete Don Martin!!

Look!! The lovingly packaged complete Don Martin box set has been unleashed on the world! Don Martin means so much to me. I redrew every Mad Magazine Don Martin comic strip when I was a kid..

Cool! More fucking fancy books to buy!

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What Is Pop v2: Oddballs

More public radio show masturbation from yours truly.

Today it's Pop oddballs!

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Shotgun + PJ's = Answers To So Many Problems

I don't think it's mathematically possible to count the number of times I've needed a shotgun in or around my bed.

Dancing Shoes

This is neat!! Now a little champ can dance on your feet with perfect coordination.

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What Is Pop: v1: Roots

A few years back I did eight radio shows for KYOU radio. Being that I'm a unrepentant fan of a certain style of Pop music, and that I often find myself defending Pop music, the shows focused on defining the Pop genre (as I see it.) Of course these shows eventually decomposed into my usual meaningless mutterings and pathetic stabs at humor..

Here's the first broadcast: "Pop Roots".

Enjoy or something.

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Peace Out Rain Bro

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SNL Punch

Starfleet Academy

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Aquarius Records

OK, I'll say it. This is the best independent record store in the USA and maybe the world (well no one touches AIR in Japan). These guys know their sub genres better than anyone, fuck, these guys live and breathe sub genres. Looking for that Death Metal drone album by ABRUPTUM that was only released during the 2002 solar equinox? This is the joint jack. Plus Aquarius is where I found my coveted "Connet Project" CD which is so cool that you cant even buy it anymore.

And their online store absolutely kicks ass.

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Better Than Your Band

MBO: 10/11/ Show

/bad/ Pronunciation Key - adjective, worse, worst; (Slang) bad·der, bad·dest noun; adverb

01. not good in any manner or degree.
02. of poor or inferior quality; defective; deficient
03. inadequate or below standard; not satisfactory for use
04. causing or liable to cause sickness or ill health
05. having a disastrous or detrimental effect
06. causing or characterized by discomfort or annoyance
07. more uncomfortable,painful
08. regretful, contrite, dejected, or upset
09. disreputable or dishonorable
10. displaying a lack of skill, talent, proficiency, or judgment
11. causing distress; unfortunate or unfavorable
12. not suitable or appropriate; disadvantageous or dangerous
13. disagreeable or offensive to the senses
14. exhibiting a lack of artistic sensitivity
15. not in keeping with a standard of behavior or conduct

MBO: Big, Giant, Huge Rock Show

Come on down to our favorite club in SF, The Bottom Of The Hill, to enjoy the seductive, sensual and evocative careless whispers of your very own MBO. Besides the delightful aural teasing, tonight I also unveil my 1966 crotch defining Savile Row "Mod" suit.

Or stay home in your PJ's and watch a movie like a sane person.

We go on around 10.

Waterloo Sunset

Kiva Micro Loans

This looks like a real cool way to help people in developing countries directly.

"Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on Kiva.org, you can "sponsor a business" and help the world's working poor make great strides towards economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates from the business you've sponsored. As loans are repaid, you get your loan money back."

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Elephant Talk

This particular chunk of video has much meaning for me. I watched it intently with my friends Derek, Geoff and Thomas (The HOG) millions of times in 1981. I still love it.

Bioshock

I love killing monsters as much as the next monster killer, but often First Person Shooter games tend to tire me out pretty quickly, and have little, if any, replay value. Bioshock is a whole new deal. Not only is the shooting aspect of the game extremely well made (everything from a wrench to Napalm ejecting rockets are at your disposal) the player can also genetically modify his body to control gravity, spray fire, bugs, electricity and do all sorts of other twisted shit. But the game really shines in it's Art Nouveau design (that is beautifully rendered and lit), disturbing sound environments, and story line that reads like a Ayn Rand novel on peyote. Fun!

The Man.

My hero, Gudo Nishijima (an 80+ year old Japanese Zen teacher) describes how to practice Zazen.

Arj and Poopy

Arj is a fun time lil buddy who is now a mini star (Flight of the Conchords) with maxi star (The Sanchez Brothers) aspirations. We are making a rap album. We started in 2000. I said it would have a "street drop" (FYI I'm using total hip hop slang just like Fergy. Yo) no later than 2008. I had better get to work.

The Salary Man

Everyone knows the Japanese love their silicon sex dolls. Now they have added a new rubber pleasure pet to their arsenal: The "Salary Man" substitute. The "Salary Man" is best known as the stressed out, overworked, after hours booze hound who is usually personified asleep on a train next to a puddle of vomit.

Pure sex. I am now fully engorged.

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Disinformation

Disinfo, one of the coolest "underground information" sites on the net has just undergone a much needed face lift. Check out the store and buy the "Uncle Goddamn" DVD now. Oh the earthy pleasures that await you!

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True Films

Here's a great list of "True Films" (documentaries, educational etc) that's very cool. I'm a documentary fan boy, as life continues to be much stranger than fiction...

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10 Wi Fi Tips

Getting shitty Wi-Fi action in your home? Check out these tips...

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Past Lives

Blind Illusion may moons ago. Mark, Ler, Mike and me. Speed Metal fury.

Build Your Own Mellotron

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Radiohead "In Rainbows"

Radiohead, freed from their Capital Records contract, have announced their new album "In Rainbows" will be available as an on line download shortly. You can also pre-order what they are calling the Discbox, which is due to ship in December.

Like Radiohead or not, this is a major step in the evolution of music distribution. Here is a major band, with no massive label behind them, using the internet to sell their music. And yes, the band is letting the user decide how much they want to pay for the downloaded music.

Now let's see how their servers hold up!

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