Monthly Archives: September 2008

In No Uncertain Terms, Why Sarah Palin Sucks, And What Her Candidacy Says About The Rest of Us

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Max Sidman

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

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Max Sidman

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"

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Max Sidman

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

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Max Sidman

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

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Max Sidman

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

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Max Sidman

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

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Max Sidman

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

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Max Sidman

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

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Max Sidman

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

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Max Sidman

The homie Thug E. Fresh hit me with this clip. It’s hilarious.

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