They are coming to Omaha in October . . .
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/19027/STS9-Autumn-Tour-Dates
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Always Sunny Full Episodes - NO COMMERCIALS!
Hey doods,
Long time to see. Sorry I've been away for so long. I don't think I've stopped in The Shanty more than a handful of times these past few weeks. My culpa, folks. Give me a couple more days and I'll be right back to it. Just have this thing I need to take care of before then.
However, I wanted to share something that I recently stumbled upon that's been making my life the past couple of weeks a little easier. It's a website, I think like a blog type site, that hosts every single episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
"But don't they have that anyway on their actual site? Isn't FX or something?"
Yea, they do have that. But their site plugs ads into the actual episodes. You waste like at least over a minute in ads. Here, there are no ads, no commercials built into the episodes (mind you, there are plenty of banners all around). What's more is that these episodes are rated so you can be sure to watch all the funnier episodes first. They even have a handy "Five Funniest" list available. And they index their episodes according to characters, topics, whatnot.
Check it out. It's great fer Sunday couch day. Can't wait 'till new episodes this September.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
DUUUDES!!! Road Trip Update Vol. 1
I am back in society! The last nights have been amazing. The camping has been wonderful, but hot. Apparently camping in the desert is quite a trip. First couple nights, MOAB... Arches national park is something else. Next nights, Zion national park..,hiking in between the highest part of the grand canyon, which involves two canyons about six feet apart that went up about 2000 feet in water waist high for 16 miles. Quite a trip. We also saw two rattle snakes. Woa! I am in southern california right now at my bro's place and will be here for a few nights. Then its up to santa cruz, san francisco, and camping in the redwoods. Then up to pyallup washingon. I will get internet service up there so road trip Vol. 2 will happen. For those of you not familiar with this craziness, after pyallup, up to vancouver, two nights of phish at the gorge, missoula Montana, then back to omaha. Hopefully will be back in time for xavier rudd. I hope all is well with you guys. Rusty/ brendan good luck on your exams. Paul, Matt, Jimbo did you guys find a house yet? Jason, I hope your new job is going well. Taker easy dudes.
Russia was never very PR savvy and it shows....
Gazprom seals $2.5bn Nigeria deal | |
Russia's energy giant Gazprom has signed a $2.5bn (£1.53bn) deal with Nigeria's state operated NNPC, to invest in a new joint venture. The new firm, to be called Nigaz, is set to build refineries, pipelines and gas power stations in Nigeria. Analysts say the move could further strengthen Russia's role in supplying natural gas to Europe. The agreement comes during a four-day African tour by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. As well as forming Nigaz, Russia is keen on developing a trans-African pipeline to transport Nigerian gas to Europe. This could further reinforce Gazprom's already-strong influence over Europe's energy supplies. 'Commodity-rich' "Russia has a number of goals [in Africa], one of which would be to take part in a growing competition for resources and markets on the continent - mainly with China," said Yaroslav Lissovolik, head economist with Deutsche Bank in Moscow. Sergei Novikov, a spokesman for Rosatom, Russia's state-run civil nuclear energy agency, said the Nigaz deal would lay the foundations for building nuclear power reactors in Nigeria. Nigeria has previously said it would like to develop a nuclear power plant to address its energy shortages. Before visiting Nigeria, Mr Medvedev spent time in Egypt. He is also visiting Namibia and Angola - which are rich in natural resources - during his trip, as he seeks to promote Russian business interests. "Part of the agenda is to push Russia's credentials as a representative of commodity-rich developing countries with such forums as the G8 and the G20," said Ural Sib bank's chief strategist Chris Weafer in a note to investors. Chinese deal Russia is not alone in seeking to secure energy deals overseas with commodity-rich nations. Separately on Thursday, Chinese oil refiner Sinopec has made a $7.2bn bid to acquire oil exploration and producing firm Addax, which focuses on Africa and the Middle East. If the deal is approved by regulators it would be the biggest foreign takeover by a Chinese firm. | |
Racism in America - Yep, Still Here
(CNN) -- A prosecutor is dropping a charge against prominent Harvard University professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. after Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the city's police department recommended that the matter not be pursued.
Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. was arrested last week on a charge of disorderly conduct.
In a joint statement, Cambridge and the police department said they made the recommendation to the Middlesex County district attorney and the district attorney's office "has agreed to enter a nolle prosequi in this matter," meaning that it will not be pursued.
Gates was arrested last week on a charge of disorderly conduct after a confrontation with an officer at his home, according to a Cambridge police report.
Charles Ogletree, a professor at Harvard Law School who is Gates' lawyer in this case, told CNN on Tuesday that Gates -- the director of Harvard's W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research -- had returned from China on Thursday to his Cambridge home and discovered his front door jammed.
'Moment of Truth-Black in America 2'
Harvard professor, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will join the countdown to Black in America 2, in his first exclusive interview since his run in with police at his home. Moment of Truth, live from Times Square.Tomorrow 7 p.m. ET
see full schedule »
He opened his back door with his key and tried unsuccessfully from inside his home to open the front door. Eventually, Gates and his driver forced the door open from the outside, Ogletree said.
The professor was inside for several minutes when a police officer, Sgt. James Crowley, appeared at his steps and asked him to step outside, the lawyer said.
According to his lawyer, Gates told the officer he lived there and showed him his Massachusetts driver's license and Harvard University identification card. The officer followed him into his house and said he had received a report of a possible break-in, the lawyer said. Gates grew frustrated that the officer was continuing to question him in his home and asked for the officer's name and badge number, Ogletree said.
The police report offers a different account of the incident.
Gates refused to step outside to speak with the officer, the police report said, and when Crowley told Gates that he was investigating a possible break-in, Gates opened the front door and exclaimed, "Why, because I'm a black man in America?" the report said.
"While I was led to believe that Gates was lawfully in the residence, I was quite surprised and confused with the behavior he exhibited toward me," he said, according to the report.
The report said Gates initially refused to show the officer identification, but eventually produced a Harvard identification card, prompting Crowley to radio for Harvard University Police.
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Gates followed the officer outside and continued to accuse him of racial bias, the report said. After Crowley warned the professor twice that he was becoming disorderly, the officer wrote he arrested Gates for "loud and tumultuous behavior in a public space."
Ogletree said the professor was "very frustrated" but never touched or pointed at the officer.
He was released from police custody Thursday evening after spending four hours at the police station, Ogletree said
Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. was arrested last week on a charge of disorderly conduct.
In a joint statement, Cambridge and the police department said they made the recommendation to the Middlesex County district attorney and the district attorney's office "has agreed to enter a nolle prosequi in this matter," meaning that it will not be pursued.
Gates was arrested last week on a charge of disorderly conduct after a confrontation with an officer at his home, according to a Cambridge police report.
Charles Ogletree, a professor at Harvard Law School who is Gates' lawyer in this case, told CNN on Tuesday that Gates -- the director of Harvard's W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research -- had returned from China on Thursday to his Cambridge home and discovered his front door jammed.
'Moment of Truth-Black in America 2'
Harvard professor, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will join the countdown to Black in America 2, in his first exclusive interview since his run in with police at his home. Moment of Truth, live from Times Square.Tomorrow 7 p.m. ET
see full schedule »
He opened his back door with his key and tried unsuccessfully from inside his home to open the front door. Eventually, Gates and his driver forced the door open from the outside, Ogletree said.
The professor was inside for several minutes when a police officer, Sgt. James Crowley, appeared at his steps and asked him to step outside, the lawyer said.
According to his lawyer, Gates told the officer he lived there and showed him his Massachusetts driver's license and Harvard University identification card. The officer followed him into his house and said he had received a report of a possible break-in, the lawyer said. Gates grew frustrated that the officer was continuing to question him in his home and asked for the officer's name and badge number, Ogletree said.
The police report offers a different account of the incident.
Gates refused to step outside to speak with the officer, the police report said, and when Crowley told Gates that he was investigating a possible break-in, Gates opened the front door and exclaimed, "Why, because I'm a black man in America?" the report said.
"While I was led to believe that Gates was lawfully in the residence, I was quite surprised and confused with the behavior he exhibited toward me," he said, according to the report.
The report said Gates initially refused to show the officer identification, but eventually produced a Harvard identification card, prompting Crowley to radio for Harvard University Police.
Don't Miss
WCVB: Police report of incident
In Depth: Black in America
Gates followed the officer outside and continued to accuse him of racial bias, the report said. After Crowley warned the professor twice that he was becoming disorderly, the officer wrote he arrested Gates for "loud and tumultuous behavior in a public space."
Ogletree said the professor was "very frustrated" but never touched or pointed at the officer.
He was released from police custody Thursday evening after spending four hours at the police station, Ogletree said
Monday, July 20, 2009
This is not America.
Saw this on AGENCYSPY today. Wow. Three decades apart. Two refreshing beverages. One way to sell. It never gets old. But it certainly has gotten just a bit more lewd. Crazy Europeans. It being Obama's sixth month in office, I wonder how much the FCC's policies will change over the next 3.5 years, especially since they've tightened up so much during the Bush administration.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Fionn Regan
Can't remember if I've mentioned this guy before or not, but I was listening to the album today and it put me in a good mood to share. HERE is more for listening pleasure. Happy weekend!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Passion Pit - Sleepyhead
Another cool tune from Passion Pit. This one actually ranks on Rhapsody, so at least we know that a lot of other people like it (though they've been wrong before).
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Bystander Effect Up Close
The following post is by request from Paul, unable to post himself since he's out of town and by Friday's return he'll have forgotten. Warning, it's also kind of a downer.
It shall be hard to follow along with this post considering it is not about media, technology, or music. I apologize from the outset. So for the second time I watched a man beat the fuck, and I mean beat the fuck, out of a woman as they drove down 5th street, a very popular tourist street in San Diego (think 6th street in austin texas, broadway in NYC, or even Howard St in Omaha). As this is my second instance of watching domestic abuse inside a car take place while I casually walk down the street, I feel as though I am an old hand in my response. I ran to the street, tried to catch the license but was unable so all i was able to tell the cops was a white ford suv heading away from the convention center. Men, it was horrible, i can still hear the fearful screams of anguish emanating from that car as it erratically drove away. Scott, you too unfortunately know the emotional effect that this has on a witness. What was worse for me the second time, though was the bystander effect in full display. As I along with at least 100 other pedestrians take notice I was the only one to take action, to give more than a passing glance. most people looked and then continued walking. i do believe i was the only person that called the police, that was outwardly disturbed by this scene, and otherwise gave it more than a passing moments' consideration. I'd like to think that I saved another Kitty Genovese, i doubt, but calling the police helped me sleep easier at night and wash out those wretched screams I still can recall.
It shall be hard to follow along with this post considering it is not about media, technology, or music. I apologize from the outset. So for the second time I watched a man beat the fuck, and I mean beat the fuck, out of a woman as they drove down 5th street, a very popular tourist street in San Diego (think 6th street in austin texas, broadway in NYC, or even Howard St in Omaha). As this is my second instance of watching domestic abuse inside a car take place while I casually walk down the street, I feel as though I am an old hand in my response. I ran to the street, tried to catch the license but was unable so all i was able to tell the cops was a white ford suv heading away from the convention center. Men, it was horrible, i can still hear the fearful screams of anguish emanating from that car as it erratically drove away. Scott, you too unfortunately know the emotional effect that this has on a witness. What was worse for me the second time, though was the bystander effect in full display. As I along with at least 100 other pedestrians take notice I was the only one to take action, to give more than a passing glance. most people looked and then continued walking. i do believe i was the only person that called the police, that was outwardly disturbed by this scene, and otherwise gave it more than a passing moments' consideration. I'd like to think that I saved another Kitty Genovese, i doubt, but calling the police helped me sleep easier at night and wash out those wretched screams I still can recall.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Party Time!!! Think MGMT, with more untz untz untz....amazing shit!
Maybe it hits you right away. Maybe it takes a few listens. I love it and think you will too.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Disney and Dali
Many thanks to Monica for pointing this one out! In 1945, Walt Disney began production on Destino. To this day, it's unclear as to why exactly the children's cartoon giant chose to later collaborate with the Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali in 1946. The project itself was never actually completed by the two; financial difficulties suffered by the animation studios during World War II forced Disney and Dali to put the project away.
Fortunately, the project was resurrected in 2003 with the help of some of the original Disney staff. We can expect a DVD release in 2010, along with a documentary detailing the short film's development from concept through storyboard to the finish. So...mark that on your calendars.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Cotton Jones 9/10 Waiting Room
he just had to wait until now didn't he?!! it's only 8 bucks. i'm jealous
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
New Site - RCRD LBL
I don't have much time for this one. It's late and I really should have gone to bed hours ago. But I can't go to bed yet without making sure this makes it's way out into your cyberspace. Check it out.
RCRDLBL.com. Free streams, downloads and other media from some of your favorite artists. The way they put it:
RCRD LBL is a network of online record labels and blogs serving up fresh new music downloads and exclusive content curated by our team of editors and partner labels every day.
You may remember a while back when I was ranting about The Pirate Bay decision and how parties on either end of the conflict are hurting the industry. Well, it seems to me that RCRD LBL may be one of those services in "the middle," where artists and their fans can connect more directly and both can benefit. Of course, I haven't done ANY legwork to back up that claim. All I'll probably do is pay attention to the site over the long haul and see how it develops. In the meantime, I'll be taking advantage of all the cool downloads.
And they've got some goodies, too. Shanty favorites like
There are more. You should check it out.
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