Thursday, January 31, 2008
Vanity Fair prepares us for the next Indiana Jones movie. A great read.
First of all, Raiders of the Lost Ark is the best action movie ever made. The action is motivated by the characters pursuit of the "Maguffin" and therefore the audience believes. Secondly, the Indy movies have heart. We root for Indiana Jones because he isn't perfect, he doesn't know Karate, and he's not a secret agent. He's just a guy like you or me.
Reading this article reminded me of how excited I was as a kid every time one of these blockbusters came out, and, from the sound of the movie in this article, I am justified to get excited again.
The 2nd best action movie ever made is Alfred Hitchcock's North By Northwest, just FYI.
:)
Is there a thing as too much snow?
Tonight: Snow. Snow accumulation of 6 to 12 inches. Snow level 2000 feet. Southwest wind in the passes 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday: Snow...heavy at times. Breezy. Snow accumulation of 10 to 20 inches. Snow level 1500 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures in the upper 20s. Southwest wind in the passes 15 to 25 mph.
Thursday Night: Snow...heavy at times. Snow accumulation 8 to 14 inches. Snow level 1000 feet. Southwest wind in the passes 10 to 15 mph.
Yes, that's 2-4 feet of snow in 36 hours!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Falling Slowly from Once WILL be an Oscar nominee...and should win if there is justice in the world.
Listen to the song here. You can also download the song for free too.
Snoqualmie Pass Is Closed...again.
My buddy Todd was stuck up there all day today due to a major avalanche but said he took seven runs at Ski Acres by himself. As in just him and 20 inches of powder. Solo. A dream day until he was stuck. But he made the most of it and took ten runs at West (all powder runs of course).
Click here for more pics like the one below courtesy of the P.I.
Andy Rogers/Seattle Post-Intelligencer
I've been digging on HOT CHIP lately.
You can listen to the new album, which arrives in stores soon, for free at this fantastic website.
Good luck to any of you who try to label or pigeonhole this band. They are influenced by everything!
Wow, I just realized this same site was playing the whole Vampire Weekend album (which I bought yesterday). Again, for free. 
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Saturday, January 26, 2008
The Barack Obama victory speach!
I don't care which candidate you support, you can't not get motivated when this guy is in the zone.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Actor Heath Ledger is dead.
This is very disappointing. A fine actor who leaves behind a two-year old daughter.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
The Cruise Indoctrination Video Scientology Tried To Suppress
This is insane! You must watch! I always knew he was nuts, but this is off the charts.
:)
Craig Ferguson as Tom Cruise.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Stereogum gives major props to Built To Spill like (and tour partner) Helvetia.
Click here to read the article and to download a few songs for free.
Watch Radiohead’s 93 Feet East gig here in its entirety
How can a band really be this good for so long? How can they be so good live? It's not fair. There isn't another band that comes close.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Apple Mania!
What about the iPod touch? They've got the same software. They've decided to add five apps to the iPod touch. Mail, Maps, Stocks, Notes, and Weather.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Feeling cold? Need a free island music mix to warm you up?
I am Fuel, You are Friends has a great mix you can download to help you think warmer thoughts.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Netflix expands Internet viewing option
This is pretty darn fantastic. I had no idea the streaming service even existed, let alone that I could watch them with my current subscription. Only problem: it's PC only. I am sure that will change soon.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Maui Pics
Click here to view more pics.
We had a wonderful time in Maui. Our anniversary dinner was a wine filled fiesta, the Tiff organized New Years party had the best appetizers I have ever tasted, the waves at Makena were awesome for skimboarding, the turtle snorkeling was immensely spiritual, and, with the exception of one day, the weather was hot. But most of all I enjoyed playing with the kids in the pool. Experiencing paradise through a child's eyes is almost like experiencing it all over again for yourself. See you all in five years!
School Answering Machine
SCHOOL ANSWERING MACHINE
The outgoing message:
"Hello! You have reached the automated answering service of your school.
In order to assist you in connecting to the right staff member, please listen
to all the options before making a selection:
To lie about why your child is absent - Press 1
To make excuses for why your child did not do his work- Press 2
To complain about what we do - Press 3
To swear at staff members - Press 4
To ask why you didn't get information that was already enclosed in your
newsletter and several flyers mailed to you - Press 5
If you want us to raise your child - Press 6
If you want to reach out and touch, slap or hit someone -Press 7
To request another teacher, for the third time this year -Press 8
To complain about bus transportation - Press 9
To complain about school lunches - Press 0
If you realize this is the real world and your child must be accountable
and responsible for his/her own behavior, class work, homework and that
it's not the teachers' fault for your child's lack of effort: Hang up and have a
nice day!
If you want this in Spanish, you must be in the wrong country.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Crowes, Black Keys, Bun B Set For SXSW
The Black Crowes, the Black Keys, UGK rapper Bun and R.E.M. are among the names newly confirmed to appear at the 2008 South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas. They join previously announced performers such as My Morning Jacket, the Breeders, Daniel Lanois and the Kills.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
A great MLB trade rumors site
M's stuff:
Erik Bedard Rumors: Mariners, Reds, Indians
Erik Bedard staying put in Baltimore this winter? Maybe not. Ken Rosenthal and Jason Churchill both busted out brand new material this evening with the latest Bedard chatter. The upshot is that the Mariners seem to have a decent shot at him.
- Rosenthal says the Mariners will put Adam Jones, Jeff Clement, and Matt Tuiasosopo in the deal. He indicates that the Orioles could push to substitute and get one of Tony Butler, Chris Tillman, and Carlos Triunfel. Looks like Bill Bavasi is sticking to the idea of keeping Brandon Morrow. Rosenthal hedges his bets, but admits to "growing indications that the teams could be moving closer to a deal."
- Churchill says something similar: the Mariners and Orioles "may very well be making significant progress." Churchill sees a package of Jones, Triunfel, and George Sherrill as the likely scenario.
- Baseball Prospectus' Kevin Goldstein recently listed his Top 11 Prospects for the Mariners. Clement was a five-star, Tillman and Triunfel four-stars, Butler a two-star, and Tuiasosopo an honorable mention. Jones would be first were he still considered a prospect.
- Both Ohio teams have interest in Bedard as well, but a trade to the Indians or Reds seems less likely. The Reds still won't give up Jay Bruce.
Vote For Shorecrest on KZOK!!!
My school band played some AC/DC at the Twisted Radio Concert. They were awesome!
Vote for them here.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
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