NME.COM

Looking at the line-up, I'm intrigued, but I doubt I'll be going. Not quite worth the expense and trouble.

NME.COM: "Exclusive - Coachella line-up unveiled
There's a strong British presence

Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Editors and Hard-Fi are among the bands set to join headliners Depeche Mode and Tool at California's Coachella festival on April 29 and 30, NME.COM can reveal.

The strong presence of British talent is further represented on the bill with appearances now confirmed by The Duke Spirit, Lady Sovereign, The Subways, White Rose Movement, Ladytron, Nine Black Alps, Art Brut, The Magic Numbers and first time Coachella players The Zutons."

What Would Jesus Blog?: Funny Hell Elevator Joke

I wish my blog were as cool as this one, but then again, my mother was neither a virgin nor married. (bad pun, i know).

What Would Jesus Blog?: Funny Hell Elevator Joke: "A few days ago, I sent a few of my angels to dress up like demons and check out what has been going down in Hell. So they are taking this elevator down and it is taking forever, and they get this crazy idea, which I think is classic. Here’s the plan. Since I’m God, right, I can do anything. So My angels asked Me if I’d program the Hell elevator to play terrible alternative rock from the post-Nirvana crash of the late 90’s. For example, Better Than Ezra’s song “Good”. Or “Lump” by the Presidents of the I don’t even want to finish typing their band name. “New Age Girl” by Deadeye Dick. “Zombie” by the Cranberries. Etc. Please help Me make a mix of the most painful mid to late 90’s alternative rock. What else would physically hurt you to have to listen to? Two band members of the “Lump” band are going to Hell for that one song alone. Just kidding. They also are going to Hell because they never accepted Me as their Lord and Savior, but one could argue I never let them accept me, but that’s not the point. The point is, please post here other painful songs. Who knows, maybe this could start a new fashionable trend. Maybe Adam Sandler will make a movie about this era and put all these songs on a soundtrack that would make grown men cry and babies bleed from their ears. Please, stay away from Counting Crows or Weezer. They are great and I don’t care about how you feel about them. I’m perfect, you sin. Back of Counting Crows and Weezer. The Gin Blossoms are open game."

S K A T T E R B R A I N: New Neko Case Track - "Star Witness"

S K A T T E R B R A I N: New Neko Case Track - "Star Witness": "The New Pornographers' leading lady Neko Case is set to release her fourth solo album in March on Anti Records and it's being speculated to be on of this year's best releases. Collaborating with the likes of The Band’s Garth Hudson, Calexico’s Joey Burns and John Covertino, and Giant Sand’s Howe Gelb, she displays a newfound love of studio artistry. Anti has just posted a track called 'Star Witness' from the album new album which is titled Fox Confessor Brings The Flood. While this song isn't typically my type of thing, I'm finding it growing on me, I just can't deny that voice.

Downl0ad here [MP3]: Neko Case :: Star Witness

Sorry about the late update guys, I was superbly busy today."

USC Cheerleader update

USC Cheerleader update
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

Wrongheaded USC Cheerleader¹s Sordid History



By now, you should be very familiar with the USC cheerleader caught on

camera joyously jumping as the opposing team scored.



It turns out to not be the first time that she did this and in fact has a

bad habit of cheering at inopportune times as evidenced by some of the

photos below:



http://independentsources.com/2006/01/24/usc-cheerleaders/

Conservatives Rule Canada | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

Conservatives Rule Canada | The Onion - America's Finest News Source: "Conservatives Rule Canada

Stephen Harper and his Conservative Party ousted Liberal Party incumbent Paul Martin in general elections. What do you think?
Black Man

Jesse Robins,
Forge Operator
'If the Republicans win in '08, I guess I'll be moving to Mexico.'"

Lauren Hale,
Blogger
"Once again, those losers in Canada are years behind us. Hey, assholes, Ugg boots are out, just so you know."

more venice

more venice
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

You can't hit apple+z on a tattoo. Or apparently, on a QuickSign.

windy day

windy day
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

The Santa Ana winds are a blowin'

morning walk, doll parts

morning walk, doll parts
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

In the bushes behind the bus depot, Horatio Cane finds a doll part.



With his hand on his hip, he says, "What we have here, Eric, isn't child's

play." (putting on sunglasses) "It's murder."



THE WHO "Won't get fooled again" blasts.

swedesplease: Alright this is the prerequisite, monthly Hello Saferide post plus stupendously good pop music from I'm From Barcelona

Into this new Swedish band, I'm from Barcelona.

Head to this site and download, "We're from Barcelona". And then dance, shake, repeat.

swedesplease: Alright this is the prerequisite, monthly Hello Saferide post plus stupendously good pop music from I'm From Barcelona: "In one of her recent posts in her journal blog thingy Annika from Hello Saferide also introduced me to the Swedish band I'm From Barcelona. It's quite an amazing find and reminds me of a Swedish version of Arcade Fire or maybe Polyphonic Spree (hey I didn't say Radiohead or Coldplay so that's something). From the photo alone there are certainly plenty of simialrities. I'm guessing this band is an amazing, sweaty orgy of fun.



Here's three of the songs off of their 6 song ep called Sing! with I'm From Barcelona. I don't see a way to buy this but try emailing the band here - info@imfrombarcelona.com.

We're From Barcelona **Standout Track**
Treehouse
Chicken Pox"

FDA to Require Warnings on 2 Eczema Drugs - Yahoo! News

Aw, fuck. I use this stuff. Just in case this stuff does cause cancer in me, I would like to use this blog post as my living will.

No putting me on a respirator. Pull the plug. Better yet, don't plug it in in the first place.

Also, once the plug has been pulled, in lieu of a funeral, I'd like a roast. Get Sarah Silverman and Jeffrey Ross, please.

FDA to Require Warnings on 2 Eczema Drugs - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON - The labels on two prescription creams to treat eczema will have to bear 'black box' warnings of possible cancer risks.
ADVERTISEMENT

The
Food and Drug Administration action Thursday follows an agency advisory committee recommendation last February that Elidel cream and Protopic ointment carry the label warnings."

Optiker.mpg (video/mpeg Object)

Ah, airport parking lot hummers. Can't tell if this funny, arousing, disturbing or all three.

Optiker.mpg (video/mpeg Object)

Coachella 2006 Full Line-Up?

To quote The Timex Social Club, "How do rumours get started?"

Coachella 2006 Full Line-Up?: "Coachella 2006 Full Line-Up?"

Zork VIII: The President from defective yeti: Xyzzy

Text games are making a big comeback.

defective yeti: Xyzzy: "Xyzzy

Iraqi Invasion: A Text Misadventure
Revision 88 / Serial number 54892

Oval Office
You are standing inside a White House, having just been elected to the presidency of the United States. You knew Scalia would pull through for you.

There is a large desk here, along with a few chairs and couches. The presidential seal is in the middle of the room and there is a full-length mirror upon the wall.

What do you want to do now?

> INVADE IRAQ
You are not able to do that, yet.

> LOOK MIRROR
Self-reflection is not your strong suit.

"

NME.COM - News - The Polyphonic Spree name new album

Boing!

NME.COM - News - The Polyphonic Spree name new album: "The Polyphonic Spree name new album
And it's coming soon

The Polyphonic Spree's new album will be titled 'The Fragile Army'.

The name of the album was revealed by frontman Tim DeLaughter during a filmed welcome shown before the rock portion of the band's Sixth Annual Holiday Extravaganza.

The band have been working with the producer John Congleton, and the album will be the follow up to 2004's 'Together We're Heavy'.

A release date is unknown, but according the band's official website the album is 'coming soon'"

2 more Venice sunset

2 more Venice sunset
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

Went back out Monday night and took more shots of the sunset. This time, to

celebrate MLK (jr.) day, I underexposed the crap out of everything.



Ironic for someone who likes to be naked, for sure.



I don't like these as much as the others, but it's all in the name of

learning to play with my tools. Heehee.

2 more Venice sunset

2 more Venice sunset
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

Went back out Monday night and took more shots of the sunset. This time, to

celebrate MLK (jr.) day, I underexposed the crap out of everything.



Ironic for someone who likes to be naked, for sure.



I don't like these as much as the others, but it's all in the name of

learning to play with my tools. Heehee.

Smile

Smile
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

The Venice boardwalk overflows with panhandlers. In a crowded marketplace,

people must innovate to attract investment.



This woman gave advice but didn't seem to heed it. After I took the pics, I

gave her a buck. Maybe I should have given her the money before.



Going to have to figure out strategies for taking people pictures without

giving away money...

Government As Trough

I can't make myself go out to my friends' night out in Hollywood. Instead, I'm reading George Will and saying, "hmmm. interesting quote. i should blog that."

Government As Trough: "Disraeli knew of a lady who asked a gentleman if he believed in platonic friendship. He replied, 'After, but not before.'"

EDSBS ? YOUR SCHOOL’S PROMOTIONAL AD IS TEH SUX0RZ! GRAND CRU: APPALACHIAN IS HOT HOT HOT!

A new idea that I like: The International Bad Line. Like the International Date Line, but for taste.

You must go to iFilm now and find the 'Appalachian Hot Hot Hot' video. No, it doesn't have anything to do with the Buster Poindexter song. It is much, much, much worse.


EDSBS ? YOUR SCHOOL’S PROMOTIONAL AD IS TEH SUX0RZ! GRAND CRU: APPALACHIAN IS HOT HOT HOT!: "#

Wow. That’s all you can say.

This thing fucking rules. It is “International Bad Line” bad, meaning that it is so bad & cheesy that it crosses over the threshold of horridness and becomes great, and rather than being ridiculed it should be celebrated. The mullet is the charter member of the “International Bad Line” club, but this thing is definitely a life member.

Comment by Kanu — January 12, 2006 @ 1:56 pm
#

42

Along with Zubaz pants? And Journey? Lofty company, Kanu. Other things that might be in this club:

-Don Francisco, host of Sabado Gigante.
-The movie “Buried Alive” with Tim Matheson
-Jan Crouch’s hair
-The Toyota Scion wagon (the one that looks like a Micro Machine)
-The song “My Lumps” by The Black Eyed Peas
-The Black Eyed Peas
-Plastic furniture covers
-Drakkar Noir cologne
-Panama Jack and Ocean Pacific products"

NME.COM - Reviews - Richard Ashcroft: King's College, London: Wednesday December 7

Download Keys to the World mp3.

NME.COM - Reviews - Richard Ashcroft: King's College, London: Wednesday December 7: "Firstly, Richard Ashcroft can sing, blessed of a larynx of Elvis proportions you feel privileged to be in the same room as; secondly he's still utterly beautiful and thirdly he has songs so gargantuan in scale that stadiums would struggle to contain them, let alone this tiny students' union. Newie-wise, the country-tinged 'Words Just Get In The Way', the juggernaut groove of 'Keys To The World' and the whiteboy soul of 'Music Is Power' are all stunning, while the emotional poignancy of 'History' and 'The Drugs Don't Work' hardly needs reiterating. At times, Ashcroft himself seems overcome, arms aloft, eyes closed, grinning, lost in this sound he's put his faith in for so long - nothing has changed and his guns have been resiliently stuck to. Indeed, what makes this returning hero so wonderful tonight is the sheer conviction and self-belief that fills his every word. Never one to write lyrics about girls looking good on dancefloors when there's mysteries of the universe to be addressed, it takes a special kind of singer to make phrases like 'corridors of discontent' and 'the lonely search for truth' sound heartfelt and meaningful rather than snigger-inducingly ridiculous.

So as he brings his first show in London for three years to a close with a version of 'Bitter Sweet Symphony' that's as full of fire as it was on the day it was first aired, tonight, nearly 15 years on from the first time we clapped eyes on him, NME would like, once again, to declare Richard Ashcroft 'a superstar'.

Hamish MacBain"

What Would Jesus Blog?

A new music blog.

What Would Jesus Blog?: "About Me

My Photo
Name:wwjblog
Location:Your Town, Your State

About Me? I'm 5 foot 11, brown hair, brown eyes, Son of God, eternal, I LOVE my family and friends, I LOVE my enemies, my dad can beat up your dad, created lightning bugs, etc."

PostSecret

PostSecret
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

I forget PostSecret.com every other week. And then, while drinking too much on a weeknight and lonely, I remember.



Aw, shit. They'll never post that on their site. Someone come up with something. Maybe a line of Chuck Norris post-cards.



OK. I admit it. At 4:30 pm today, I was convinced it was Wednesday, and I allowed myself to skip out on some much needed trips/goals/etc. in order to watch Lost.



and then, i realized it was Tuesday, and it was only a Law & Order night, which couldn't justify skipping any goals with my psych.



instead, here are other confessions of the heart. much recommended weekly, especially if you're a teenage girl.



---Original Message-----

Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 1:20 AM

To: frank@docdel.com



Frank



When I was reading through the postcards about 2 months ago, the secret I had sent in came onto my screen, and my heart skipped a couple of beats.



"There are a million things I wish I had told you before you died...I'm sorry."



Tears, of course, sprang to my eyes. I didn't really know what to do at first, but then something came to mind that really, really helped me: I recreated the postcard, exactly how it was on the front, but instead of putting your address on the back, I wrote a letter to my friend who had died. I told him about 15 things that I wished I could have told him before he died, because that's all that could fit on the card. I had it laminated, and then I took it, along with a glass jar filled with rocks, and put it on his grave.



I know that he knows. Thank you for helping me find a way to express it.



-Oklahoma

FW: Chuck norris - Brokeback Mountain connection?

FW: Chuck norris - Brokeback Mountain connection?
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

I had heard a rumour among studio types out here that the short story

?Brokeback Mountain¹ by Annie Proulx was based on the true life story of

Chuck Norris.



And that this whole ?Chuck Norris facts¹ thing is a targeted effort by a

PR/viral marketing firm to make sure that Chuck Norris¹ manliness (and

therefore heterosexuality) were never in question. The PR firm is the same

company that Tom Cruise uses.

Morning walk

Morning walk
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

You can find the most interesting junk in Venice: on the ground, on

buildings and beach parking signs.



Note the tattoo tear on the clown: It means he's killed.

Morning walk

Morning walk
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

You can find the most interesting junk in Venice: on the ground, on

buildings and beach parking signs.



Note the tattoo tear on the clown: It means he's killed.

Morning walk

Morning walk
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

You can find the most interesting junk in Venice: on the ground, on

buildings and beach parking signs.



Note the tattoo tear on the clown: It means he's killed.

January 8-9, Venice, California

January 8-9, Venice, California
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

Went out last night and took pictures of the sunset. Part of my resolution

to take more pictures/learn my camera better.

January 8-9, Venice, California

January 8-9, Venice, California
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

Went out last night and took pictures of the sunset. Part of my resolution

to take more pictures/learn my camera better.

January 8-9, Venice, California

January 8-9, Venice, California
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

Went out last night and took pictures of the sunset. Part of my resolution

to take more pictures/learn my camera better.

January 8-9, Venice, California

January 8-9, Venice, California
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

Went out last night and took pictures of the sunset. Part of my resolution

to take more pictures/learn my camera better.

Right to the Top - Newsweek Technology - MSNBC.com

Look at how hip Newsweek is.

Right to the Top - Newsweek Technology - MSNBC.com: "Right to the Top
Young, creative comics are using digital video and the Internet to launch careers?sometimes overnight."

Burning Man costume 2006

Burning Man costume 2006
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

If i go (which I'm not), I'd like to wear this costume. The orange robe with white trim, I believe I can make.



The large moustache... I'm going to need help. Any suggestions?

Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band

On a Ron Burgundy kick (orange robe soon to be posted):

Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band: "Afternoon Delight
( Starland Vocal Band )

Gonna find my baby, gonna hold her tight
Gonna grab some afternoon delight
My motto's always been 'when it's right, it's right'
Why wait until the middle of a cold dark night?
When everything's a little clearer in the light of day
And we know the night is always gonna be there any way

Thinkin' of you's workin' up my appetite
Looking forward to a little afternoon delight
Rubbin' sticks and stones together makes the sparks ingite
And the thought of lovin' you is getting so exciting
Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight

Started out this morning feeling so polite
I always though a fish could not be caught who wouldn't bite
But you've got some bait a waitin' and I think I might try nibbling
A little afternoon delight
Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight

Please be waiting for me, baby, when I come around
We could make a lot of lovin' 'for the sun goes down

Thinkin' of you's workin' up my appetite
Looking forward to a little afternoon delight
Rubbin' sticks and stones together makes the sparks ingite
And the thought of lovin' you is getting so exciting
Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight

Afternoon delight!

More Lyrics"

I have a reservation for Vietnam... Jeremy, Vietnam

Ron Mexico name generator: "Do you occasionally want to be as incognito as Ron Mexico is? It has now been made extremely easy. You are just a few seconds away from creating your own Ron Mexico name!


Your name:
Your gender:male female


Hello Miguel! Your Ron Mexico name, the ultimate disguise, is Jeremy Vietnam.
Find out more about your new last name on Wikipedia."

Who is Piero Umiliani? Italian film music composer who wrote Mah Na Mah Na (covered by the Muppets)

Who is Piero Umiliani? Italian film music composer who wrote Mah Na Mah Na (covered by the Muppets): "Musician Discovers Racy Roots of Muppets Song AUCKLAND, N.Z. (Wireless Flash) One of the top tunes from the Muppets' kiddie show has some racy roots. The jazzy nonsensical track, 'Mah-Na, Mah-Na,' is a cult fave with adults who grew up watching 'The Muppet Show' and even appears in kiddie sing-along books. However, the song originated on the soundtrack of a 1968 X-rated documentary titled 'Sweden: Heaven or Hell,' according to musician and writer Peter McLennan, who has been researching the tune. The film was banned in Sweden for featuring lesbian nightclubs, nudity and wife-swapping. McLennan figures someone at the 'Muppet Show' must have known about the song's salacious origins, but decided to kept it secret. Muppets representatives weren't available to comment on the 'Mah-Na, Mah-Na' sex film connection.'

Then Elaine sent me this? 'I just heard back from my contact at the Jim Henson Company with some further details on the Mah-Na, Mah-Na story. It seems it was Henson who picked the song for the Muppets because he liked it so much. There's no information as to where he heard the song, but the company is aware that it came from the soundtrack to 'Sweden: Heaven or Hell.''

"

ESPN.com - NCF/BOWLS05 - Recap

Sadly, tonight begins approximately 9 months until college football begins again. Go look at BurningMan.com's countdown as a close approximate. (Labor Day = burn = start of college football).

Congrats and happiness to partner Longhorn partner Marcus on their UT National championship.

Hook 'em Horns!

(Crap. Now I need a hobby.)

ESPN.com - NCF/BOWLS05 - Recap: "Horns of plenty: VY, Texas deny USC three-peat bid
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

Watch instant video highlights from this game now.



Bowl Overview
It was over when... Matt Leinart's pass attempt to Dwayne Jarrett fell incomplete as time expired with USC driving for a field goal to try and tie the game.
Gameball goes to... Vince Young. May have been the greatest championship game performance ever. The Texas QB threw for 267 yards, ran for 200 yards and scored three TDs -- including the game-winner with 0:19 left.
Stat of the game... 839. Young has played in two Rose Bowl games and he has rolled up 829 total yards in wins over Michigan and USC. Not to mention one national title.
Complete Bowl Overview

Team Stat Comparison

1st Downs3030
Total Yards574556
Passing365267
Rushing209289
Penalties5-304-34
3rd Down Conversions8-143-11
4th Down Conversions1-31-2
Turnovers21
Possession32:0028:00

Individual Leaders
USC Passing
C/ATTYDSTDINT
Leinart29/4036511
Jarrett0/1000
Texas Passing
C/ATTYDSTDINT
Young30/4026700

USC Rushing
CARYDSTDLG
White20124315
Bush1382126
Jarrett1505
Texas Rushing
CARYDSTDLG
Young19200345
Young74518
Charles534015

USC Receiving
RECYDSTDLG
Jarrett10121124
Bush695037
Byrd432012
Kirtman361033
Texas Receiving
RECYDSTDLG
Thomas1088018
Sweed865014
Pittman453023
Carter352026


Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTERUSCTEX
TD12:27LENDALE WHITE 4 YD RUN (MARIO DANELO KICK)
Drive info: 5 plays, 46 yards.70
SECOND QUARTERUSCTEX
FG10:38DAVID PINO 46 YD FG
Drive info: 9 plays, 52 yards.73
TD4:57SELVIN YOUNG 12 YD R"

Stereogum: Indie-Yuppies

We know who we are...

Stereogum: Indie-Yuppies: "REBEL WITH A 401(K)
INDIE-YUPPIES SWAPPING PINSTRIPES FOR WHITE STRIPES; BOHOS MAKING BANK

MAUREEN CALLAHAN. New York Post. New York, N.Y.: May 19, 2005. pg. 045

Meet the new yuppie: the urban striver who listens to 'O.C.'- approved indie rock, checks the right blogs to find out about 'secret' rock shows, considers white iPod earbuds the ultimate fashion accessory - and is a lawyer with a mortgage and a baby on the way.

Whereas once a yuppie was defined as being part of the establishment - think the 80s corporate drone who wore power suits, watched 'thirtysomething' and loved the soundtrack to 'The Big Chill' - todays yuppie strenuously identifies with all things counterculture. The strain was first identified a few weeks ago by Vice Records label manager Adam Shore, who derided what he called the newly created 'indie-yuppie establishment' in an interview with the Columbia Spectator.

He tagged offenders as anyone who identifies themselves through their love of what he considers the ultimate in polite, passive alternative rock: bands like the Shins, the Arcade Fire and the Postal Service that he derides as 'comfy music.'"

SODLA.jpg

SODLA.jpg
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

Spent last night at a fabulous new year's eve party thrown by Anon Salon at the deluxe LA Broadway theatre.



Kudos to Dana for providing a gratis ticket.

SODLA.jpg

SODLA.jpg
Originally uploaded by ideateller.

Spent last night at a fabulous new year's eve party thrown by Anon Salon at the deluxe LA Broadway theatre.



Kudos to Dana for providing a gratis ticket.