Monthly Archives: September 2008
In No Uncertain Terms, Why Sarah Palin Sucks, And What Her Candidacy Says About The Rest of Us
This is one of those things I wish I had the chops / opportunity / clarity of editorial vision to write: Matt Taibbi’s Rolling Stone National Affairs piece about why Sarah Palin is so scary. It’s not just that she’s … Continue reading
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Sir Ben Kingsley as Ian MacKaye in Minor Threat
I love Minor Threat. And I love Ben Kingsley. Mean Magazine put this together, and it’s kinda super dope. Thanks to Rob G. for the linkage.
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Joint(s) of the Week: Hollywood Holt, "Hollywood" & Diverse, "Escape Earth"
Chicago’s Chocolate Industries has a Fall Sampler floating around out there, it features just a coupe of tracks, but both seem kinda noteworthy. I don’t now anything about Hollywood Holt, but I’m kinda feeling the style and mid-tempo bounce of … Continue reading
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Election '08, Part 1
I’ve got some pretty strong opinions about politics in America, and there was a time when I had no problem letting fly with a thousand-word missive about the rampant arrogance, duplicitous nature and downright idiocy of our leaders. But because … Continue reading
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E-40, "Got Rich Twice" feat. Turf Talk video
E-40′s been hit and miss with the last few singles, but this one is kinda dope. The beat’s an archetypal Bay slapper, 40 brings the heat and Turf Talk — whose West Coast Vaccine is among the best rap records … Continue reading
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East Bay Downhill Insanity: Skate or Die
These guys are nuts, from Grizzly Peak in the hills above Berkeley all the way down to the Claremont Hotel. They even pass a car on the way. Awesome. Thanks to KBO for the linkage.
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Rickyisms
Unscheduled laughs for the day: Classic “Rickyisms” from Trailer Park Boys… Because sometimes you just need some funny shit.
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iTunes 8 Rant: You Are a Target Market
I downloaded and installed iTunes 8 for my PC and my MacBook, and it’s fine — it’s still got the same clean interface, still organizes and plays my music, and still syncs with my iPod, so it’s everything I really … Continue reading
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The 40 Oz Show: 09.12.08
I know it’s been a minute since the last show, and I meant to be more on top of this shit, but what can I say? I’ve been busy as hell lately. Got a baby in one arm, and a … Continue reading
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Rap Battle Translation
The homie Thug E. Fresh hit me with this clip. It’s hilarious.