Another story on the Seattle Sexpresso stands.
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Saturday, February 03, 2007
I feel really bad for this mother. She obviously loves her son, but at the same time she is happy for him too. A must-read.
Timothy Fadek / Polaris for Newsweek
‘As of today 26 states have passed constitutional amendments to deny my son his civil rights,’ Chafee says.
Friday, February 02, 2007
Qoute of the Day: Name the Movie
You know that Julie chick? Loves you. You want her? Gotta play it cool, you know. You can't let her know how much you like ?cause if she knows, she'll dump you like that. Believe me. Like, if she asks you if you want a ride, you say, "No, I've got my own ride, but maybe I'll see you later." Sounds stupid, doesn't it? It works.
Vista Launches...Gates interview.
The richest man in the world seems a bit touchy in regards to Apple doesn't he? Sorry about the Zune dude. Sorry your new features in Vista were in the APPLE OS a couple of years ago.
P.S. To my Microsoft friends: You all rock! I just thought Gates was a tad bitter...
From the makers of 40 Year-Old Virgin...Knocked Up
http://tracker.thinkjam.com/?h=eafd1902e2c98ba3dd6249409d046f9a&q=hi&m=qt
This trailer is not work friendly, but very funny.
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Coldplay: From EW today
I thought this was pretty damn funny. I also used to love Coldplay. We saw their first stateside show. They played a great show with Grandadddy a few months later. Rachelle and I listened to Yellow and Don't Panic on repeat for about five months. Their second album was better than their first. Then their live shows turned into the "Chris Martin on piano show" (lame) and their next album was terrible. It's a remake of their second album.
Did they forget that they used to rock, if only slightly? If I was Coldplay I would put away the piano for a little while and concentrate on touring, singing, and playing as the next U2 instead of the next Billy Joel plus backing band. Or, play as if you have something to prove, because you do.
Categories: Music
What's up with that? Not the new release—they did have a few EPs out before Parachutes, and at least the compilation won't include the words "Greatest" or "Hits,"—but my reaction. I am a former Coldplay obsessive who now goes around calling them lame. I am lame. Right this second, with "Amsterdam" beaming directly into my ears and me loving it just as much as I used to, I feel like a traitor. But I know I'm not alone. So what happened? Ooh, multiple choice.
When did it become uncool to like Coldplay?
A. When we realized most of the songs on X&Y sounded the same and not so great
B. As soon as promos from The 40-Year-Old Virgin came out ("You know how I know you're gay? You like Coldplay.")
C. It's Yoko's Gwyneth's fault
D. Bands that care too much about human suffering on a global scale are annoying
E. Never, fool!
Monday, January 29, 2007
Banning Text Messaging?
I am for banning everything except road pops and road helmet!
Just kidding.
Ban text messaging for sure, ban cell phones for sure unless you are operating a hands free device, and please ban anyone from driving into Seattle who doesn't know where they are going. Slow and confused drivers are worse than the agressive ones. They are too unpredicatble.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Seattle Area Commute Times Taking Longer and Longer
This data begs us to ask the question one more time: Why isn't there a rapid transit system that covers the Airport, to the Eastside, and up to Everett? The Seattle and State beurocratic transportation b.s. has grown tiresome. This fall we will be asked to approve a large regional transportation program. We will vote yes. My guess is that it still won't get built. The more we wait, the more expensive it becomes...
Friday, January 26, 2007
Seattle's Suicide Bridge
That would really suck to work in a place where about once every few months you see someone jump 155 feet to their death. The numbers are rising. Perhaps the gods are angry Fremont has turned into a trendy/ritzy neighborhood without personality?
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Dawgs Real Time Blog
I've just watched the Huskies give up an 11 point half time lead in five minutes. So frustrating! Man, now Romar just got a T on what should have been an over the back call. He looks like I do when my cat pukes on the rug and I accidentally clean it with bleach, which results in a tongue lashing from Rachelle.
Gasser (from Issy) for three! Nice one handed release from the former Indian big man.
Nice to see the Dawgs step up after the T.
Now we get a nice charging make up call on Elguchi. 68-65 UW.
Another foul on Oregon. That's four Ducks with three fouls. That will come into play big time.
Time to head upstairs to find out where Rachelle has hidden the mandatory house chocolate. (She hides it from me at my request actually because I have no self-control).
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
The ideal candidate for the Democrats may be the man who won the popular vote in 2000 -- and who opposed the war in Iraq from the very start
I have been predicting this for almost two years now and Gore still won't confirm he is going to run. I think he will. I also think that he and Obama would make an incredible ticket. Will it happen? I can only hope. If not, I am hoping Giulani wins the Republican nomination because I agree with him on many issues.
But if Al Gore runs I will be in hog heaven (that is of course if the real Al Gore runs, not the lame/boring candidate from 2000).
Very interesting article.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
Some Coffee Stands Get Steamier
Rachelle and I were driving on Bothell Way and I noticed there were two girls in bathing suits serving coffee. As it turns out this is one of the places referenced in the coffee article.
What a great idea right? The place on Bothell way is always busy. Some might object of course, but they have the option to not go there for coffee.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Thursday, January 18, 2007
The best Scrubs Episode Ever!!!
I am watching Scrubs the musical and it's the best musical I've heard since South Park The Movie. 'Everything Comes Down to Poo' is the funniest song since 'Kyle's Mom's A Bitch'. I have paused it during the commercial. More soon.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Idiot Alert@
This guy just woke up from 1953 where racism was acceptable. Next he'll tell the Jewish community to just "get over" the Holocaust too.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Monday, January 15, 2007
Sunday, January 14, 2007
"Stunning Sculpture Park Could Redefine Waterfront"
The opening weekend celebration starts next Saturday at 10:00 am.
Friday, January 12, 2007
Listen to PJ Covering The Who. This is their fan club single and it's receiving some heavy radio play.
(Nice to see The Black Keys, The Kooks, and Modest Mouse in there too)
People's Choice Countdown (weeknights, 9pm)
01.10.07
1. Pearl Jam - Love Reign O'er Me
2. Modest Mouse - Dashboard
3. Regina Spektor - Fidelity
4. 30 Seconds to Mars - From Yesterday
5. Muse - Starlight
6. THe Black Keys - Your Touch
7. Saosin - Voices
8. The Kooks - Naive
9. Guster - Satellite (remix)
10. Rise Against - Prayer of the Refugee
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Justin and Cameron Break Up...With Help From Scarlett!
Geez, I wonder why? Who wouldn't want to wake up to this face every morning?
Federal Way Restricts Showing of An Inconvinent Truth due to the request of a religious parent.
(This story has just gone National. How embarrassing).
This week in Federal Way schools, it got a lot more inconvenient to show one of the top-grossing documentaries in U.S. history, the global-warming alert "An Inconvenient Truth."
After a parent who supports the teaching of creationism and opposes sex education complained about the film, the Federal Way School Board on Tuesday placed what it labeled a moratorium on showing the film. The movie consists largely of a computer presentation by former Vice President Al Gore recounting scientists' findings.
chris-popich@fwps.org
To whom it may concern:
Banning or limiting the showing of An Inconvenient Truth opens the door for the religious right to dictate school curriculum. We teach science in public schools, not religion. Not every subject needs or deserves an opposing view.
Federal Way needs to reconsider their decision immediately before the flood gates open to other ludicrous demands from other parties.
Trent Mitchell
Teacher
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
The Shins
It's cool that people were introduced to the Shins via Garden State...
However, the Oh Inverted World album came out in 2001.
Chutes Too Narrow came out in 2003.
Garden State came out in 2004, almost three years after The Shins first record.
The point? As many of you know, corporate radio forces a pre-planned playlist on you that does not support up and coming new bands such as The Shins. If you would have gone outside the box you would have 'discovered' this local band three years earlier than Natalie Portman. Many of you did, I'm sure. Good for you.
The preceeding messaged was sponsored by music geek elitist who thinks he knows who you should really listen to on your IPOD.
:)
The Shins new album is awesome by the way.
Blowing Up The Shins.
Bush Address To Nation
Summary:
"What we've been trying to do for the last four years hasn't worked. So we're gonna try harder (essentially doing the same thing)."
Or something like that.
The plan would increase the U.S. troop presence from the current 132,000 to 153,500 at a cost of $5.6 billion.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Generation Next Survey
I love the fact that Generation Next is more tolerant towards other races and homesexuality. However, there is no excuse for not voting. Even if they only vote on the issues they care about or understand, they can still make a difference. (Unless of course some of them are part of the 27% of Americans who think our current President is doing a good job. If that's the case then forget it. Don't vote.)
Just joking! I kid the uninformed!
It's an interesting survey though. And I have to agree that most of my seniors at school are very liberal on social issues, have tattoos, weird piercings, and really don't know a damn thing about politics (and I am not sure if they care). But they LOVE MySpace, text messaging, and hair coloring products.
Low-Fat Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
I love chocolate. Especially sexual chocolate. These cookies have only four grams of fat each.
Cold War Kids
I've been listening to the Cold War Kids record for the past couple months and it has really grown on me. Sort of a bluesed up Spoon or Ambulance LTD. They were on Letterman a couple of weeks ago and play this song. You can download it from ITunes today for free.
Monday, January 08, 2007
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
This is the most insane snow forecast I have seen in a long time. Great conditions with new snow through next week!
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Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Are you a John Hughes fan?
Click the link above if you've seen The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, 16 Candles, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off etc. Some great pieces of minutia and some genuine trivia.
Stormtroopers brought into Iraq to act as UN peacekeepers!
Stormtroopers brought into Iraq to act as UN peacekeepers! The Galaxy will be safe once again!
(Actually this pic was taken at the Rose Parade, but I thought the headline "Geeks Unite To Protest Overblown Football Coverage" was too easy.)
Monday, January 01, 2007
New Years With Chicks!
The Snoqualmie Ridge Swedish Female Dance Troup gave me a warm New Years welcome!
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Snow!
The past two-weeks in the snow has been fantastic. The coverage is excellent, the temperatures have been below freezing, and the snow level has not passed 3000 feet.
Last week I hit Alpental three times, Ski Acres once, and then I finally hit Stevens on Wednesday.
At Alpental I enjoyed a day in the backcountry for the first time in about three years. On Monday I went to Ski Acres with my sister and I now remember that I actually love that mountain, specifcally the rollers to the skiers right of the high speed quad. I am pleased I purchased a mid-week pass.
At Stevens the runs to the right of Southern Cross were great, the power line run off of Jupiter was untracked (we even popped into the out of bounds for the last 500 feet or so), and Big Chief Bowl was fantastic.
I'll be hitting snoqualmie Monday and Tuesday (weather permitting) should anyone want to meet up.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
A Well Written Tribute to Future Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.
I always loved the fact that he loves to play basketball so much. It really can become an addiction...in a good way.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Cool Little Feature
I installed a site monitor to see who reads the blog and therse are the locations where the blog was viewed from since 4:00 PM. Who do I know in San Fran? Jeremy's old boyfriend? Was that Kelly in Cali? How about Mercer Island, is that Barbara?
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| | United States | San Francisco, California | ||
| | United States | Renton, Washington | ||
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Monday, December 25, 2006
Cabin Tree Damage Pics
As some of you already know the deck at the cabin was smashed by a large tree during the wind storm. This was the tree directly to the west of the old rope swing tree.
The tree also dismantled our gutters, took part of the roof off, and also broke two large internal support beams inside the cabin.
This is a very unfortunate event, but you might be able to ascertain that we are very lucky as well. About a foot to the east and we could have lost much, much more and I dare to think what could have happened had someone been staying there at the time.
We have quite a bit of work to do and we are hoping insurance will 
cover quite a bit of the cost. We'll see about that. There is some major renovation work that needs to be done and we may need to fall some trees, replant smaller ones, and basically just have another cabin work day. We appreciate in advance anyone that can help. I wish we could do it ourselves of course but Rachelle is preggers and depending on the day of the week I have a bad back, hip, or shoulder (or all three at the same time). So goes life in the NW.
Click the pics for a larger view.
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Saturday, December 23, 2006
A great young band from the Eastside
My good friend Cheryl from high school sent me a link to her nephew's band. When I clicked on the link I immediately hear "So, uh, this song's called Evenflow and , uh, we really like it alot." So obviously I was hooked. Not bad for a bunch of 15 year-olds!
Click the link to check em out.
Friday, December 22, 2006
Top 5 Songs
Marty has requested it and here it is: The Top 5 Songs of the year without any commentary.
Just list your top 5. That's it.
Mine:
1. Goin' Against Your Mind-Built To Spill
2. Ohh La La-Goldfrapp
3. Here It Goes Again-OK Go
4. The Funeral-Band of Horses
5. Manipulation-The Black Angels
List your five in the comments section.
Update: Here is a link to the EW top ten songs site where hundereds of readers wrote in and listed their Top Ten of 2006.
I would like to add the Scissor Sisters "I Don't Feel Like Dancin", Madonna's "Hung Up", Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Cheated Hearts", Artic Monkeys "I Bet You Look Good on The Dance Floor", and the Long Winters "Pushover" to my Top Five to give me a TOP TEN.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Huskies!!!
The Dawgs finally looked like a Top 20 team tonight against LSU. If Hawes and Brockman give the same effort during the Pac 10 regular season then the Huskies will be legitimate contenders for the title. What a fun game to watch.
Top Five Albums of the Year
When I try to list my favorite albums at the end of each year I usually look at my ITunes, hit arrange by year, and start scrolling down. Some albums jump right out at me and others hit me with an "Oh yeah, I remember that. Was that this year?" response. Then I need to decide on my criteria for the list. Should they be the best critical received albums or the ones I listened to the most? For example, in 1991 I would have listed AC/DC's The Razor's Edge as one of the best albums. That might inspire a chuckle since AC/DC essentially remade all of their own songs after Back in Black was released. But damn if the intro to Thunderstruck doesn't just make me want to scream "Snyder!" (long story). Anyway, the point is that everyone has their own taste in music, guilty pleasures or not.
My list this year is made up of the albums I listened to the most on my IPOD and in my car. The list includes a combination of old and new bands with one common theme: the albums want to make me rock out, dance, or sing. In other words these albums really make me want to move.
My Top 5
1. Sonic Youth:Rather Ripped
Sonic Youth has finally aged a bit. Those looking for massive feedback and endless jamming might be a bit disappointed. Those looking for a groove heavy pop album with hooks will be pleasantly surprised that it is Sonic Youth delivering your request. I listened to this album non-stop for about three months and as I listen to it now it's hard for me to believe these fresh sounding riffs and short jams were created by some forty-something year-old musicians.
Stand out tracks: Incinerate, Sleeping Around, and Pink Steam
2. The Raconteurs: Broken Boy Soldiers
My hetero-man-worship of Jack White is not a secret. I am jealous of everything he plays the same way I used to marvel at Jimmy Page.
This isn't the White Stripes of course and that is just fine. Jack White playing with a bass player and another competent guitar player/singer in Brenden Benson just raises the rock bar another level. It's a fuller and poppier sound compared to the Stripes and this album does not sound like it's just a side project at all. The harmonies are priceless as are the dueling lead guitars. If anything, I hope Jack continues to bounce between the two bands in the future because the Raconteurs are that good.
Standout tracks: Hands, Intimate Secretary, and Level.
3. Beck: The Information
I'll keep this brief. If you like Beck you'll love this album. It sounds like Guerro, Sea Change, Mellow Gold, and Odelay all in one. The Information demands headphones due to all the layers of sound effects in each song.
Standout Tracks:Elevator, I Think I'm in Love, and Nausea.
4. Artic Monkeys: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Like The Clash, the Artic Monkeys mix classic rock, punk, pop, and reggae all together and still create their own sound. I honestly think the most apt comparison is Sublime minus the rap influnce. Most songs are two-three minutes long and switch tempos and genres multiple times. It's hard to believe these guys are only in their early 20's.
Standout tracks: I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor, A Certain Romance, and Fake Tales of San Fransisco.
5. Built To Spill: You In Reverse
'Goin' Against Your Mind' doesn't even have any vocals until the 2:04 mark and it still demolishes everything on the last Built To Spill record and pretty much trashes any other rock song released this year. This song has melody, a hook, and some amazing fuzzed out jamming courtesy of Doug and company. It is essentially two chords and yet they can still make it sound exciting for 8:41. Fantastic.
The rest of the album cruises along nicely with pop songs like 'Saturday', riff powered songs like 'Conventional Wisdom', and the reggae vibe of 'The Wait'. Most jam bands turn me off because their songs turn into masturbatory guitar excercises in excess or the excess of too many instruments receiving equal billing ("Ok boys, let's give the violin guy his turn. Now the Obo. Great. Keyboards? Sweet."). Built To Spill gets in and out at perfect times on You In Reverse and it's their first album that really showcases what a great live band they can be on most nights.
Standout tracks: See Above
Alright, there were so many good records I get to list the five records I loved that didn't make the top five.
6. Pearl Jam: Pearl Jam
Their best since Yield, maybe since ten.
7. Wolfmother: Wolfmother
Combine Zep and Sabbath with large hair.
8. Neko Case:Fox Confessor Brings the Flood
I am in love with her and her voice.
9. Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Show Your Bones
Punk, pop, and Avant Garde Rock.
10. The Rapture:Pieces of the People We Love
Their rock disco starts where Franz Ferdinand stops. Catchy and moveable.
There were many good bands and singers that made wonderful albums that did not make my list including Cat Power, Flaming Lips, Band of Horses, Black Angels, Dirty Pretty Things, Gnarls Barkley, and the Decemberists. Thank for the tunes.
What are your favorite albums? Please list your Top Five in the comment section. Please include any sub-categories you feel necessary.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Monday, December 18, 2006
Sunday, December 17, 2006
This is where you can report roid rage and vent your frustrations on other idiot drivers.
I have a feeling this site will grow like crazy. There is nothing more annoying that late mergers or people that drive in the far left lane going exactly 60. The law states the far left lane is for passing! This is also a great place to report tailgaters and drivers who are driving erratically.
Meet the Press
I've been watching or DVRing Meet The Press for a few years now and I have to say it is by far the most reliable place on TV to watch non-partisan reporting and interviewing. Tim Russert asks tough but un-biased questions and quite frequently has politicians re-visit past statements or political stances to find out what has changed and/or if they would do anything differently now. Also, he frequently has a panel of esteemed columnists from around the country on participating in panel discussions about all of the current local, national, and world issues.
I truly feel that if everyone spent the hour a week watching this show they would really expand their points of view about our current policies, both successes and failures.
Set your DVR for KONG or KING on Sunday mornings. It's also offered in HD.
Survivor Predictions...
Yul wins against Sundra and Becky only.
Ozzy wins against anyone, deservedly so.
Adam beats Sundra, Becky, and Yul because he made it as far as he did and because everyone resents Yul for being the mastermind.
If Ozzy does not win immunity he will be voted out first tonight at tribal.
If Adam wins immunity Ozzy will be voted out.
If Ozzy wins immunity first Adam will be voted out.
Predictions:
Yul beats Becky in the final two to win the game. However, I am rooting for Ozzy.
I think Adam is a spoiled brat like Pavarti cheese and I hope he loses.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Monday, December 11, 2006
Top 5 Albums of 2006
Good morning!
It's time to compile the top 5 albums of the year as decided by Kickeditinthesun.blogspot.com.
Actually I am once again asking you to post your top five (favorite) albums of the year on the blog site.
Rules: Greatest Hits, Re-Issues, and Live-albums are not eligible. If you want to add a sub category yourself, feel free.
Any type of musical genre is eligible for this list.
Here is the link to last year's selections so you can see the format.
I will give you all a week to comple your list and then next week I will post the official TOP FIVE of 2006 form on the site.
Thanks for playing and (to quote the now retired Ron Fairly) "See You Later."
Student Directed Videos
http://www.audiovisible.tv/
This site showcases the music videos directed by the students this semester. These bands are local and currently touring nationally.
The Blakes in particular are really fun to watch.
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Saturday, December 09, 2006
This is in Cleveland!
Click on the link above for an interesting article about the Cleveland die hards!
Horny Manatee!!!
You have to check this site out. They have something for all your manatee fetish needs.
Read how it started here.
Take the tour and also don't forget to check out the Pale Force cartoons courtesy of Jim Gaffigan.
Friday, December 08, 2006
New Blog Templates etc.
I am in the process of making some major changes to my blog site. This is a test post and also re-affirms my man-love for DJ Henderson.
Do you like the new look? Any suggestions? Should I add some more links on the right?
Drop me a line and let me know.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
New Rock Covers Album
This record has some very different takes on some mostly recent pop songs.
Modest Mouse, Spoon, Phantom Planet, The Killers, Super Furry Animals, The Pixies, and Mazzy Star are all covered.
You can stream it live at the link above.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Dick Cheney's Lesbian Daughter Pregnant and plans to raise the child with her partner
The fact that this is news is really a shame. The fact that Mary Cheney has a conservative anti-gay rights father is an even bigger one.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Saturday, December 02, 2006
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