Happy 228th America. I’ve updated the right hand column, including a new mix for the month, more albums for you check out and several new links posted. I went back and forth about posting MP3s for the songs on the new mix, but it’s just too much of a hassle. If there’s something in particular that you want and can’t find anywhere, just drop me a line and I’ll email it to you or something. Have a great and safe holiday.
You Whores
The URL is at least worth a laugh, but dig a little deeper and it turns out it’s a neat idea.
youwhores.com is a site for you to advertise what you are willing to do and the price you are willing to do it for.
I wonder how the EDD would react to my saying I posted something on youwhores.com on my unemployment paperwork. [via MetaFilter]
Belt-Clipping
One of the dumbest headlines I have read in recent memory. People, do not wear your mobile phone, camera or other such things on your belt. It’s just not right. iPods on the belt isn’t nearly as bad, but pockets are made to hold things. Belt are made to hold one thing - our pants. Get a man bag or backpack or something.
Leaking Antics
I was doing some morning reading and Largehearted Boy was reporting that Antics, the new album by Interpol had been leaked. Moments later a little elf (yes, a real elf) emailed me with a link to the album. I’m listening now and it sounds fantastic! It’s quite a bit more upbeat than Turn On The Bright Lights, but I’m sold.
Ray LaMontagne Coming To LA
It looks like Ray will finally be making it to LA to play one night at the Hotel Cafe. Ugh, that’s gonna be a nightmare. I hope he schedules another date or two while he’s here. Thanks to Shayna for alerting me.
UPDATE: He will be playing two shows - August 11 & 16 (Thanks again Shayna)
Early Morning Ocean Watch
I took a nap earlier this evening. It’s been a long day and I was feeling extra drained. I wish I didn’t have to sleep. It feels like a big waste of time. I woke up around 10:30pm after a few hours (?) of sleep. I was still pretty groggy when I woke up, and probably could have just gone back to sleep. I got up, made some dinner and caught up on some TiVo. It’s been a few days since I even turned on the TV. After catching up on some reading I decided to take a walk to the beach and find a nice place on a lifeguard stand and watch the ocean. The full moon made for a super-low tide and little in the way of waves, but it was peaceful. The moon was so bright on the beach, you could see just about everything. I should have taken some pictures. Perhaps I’ll do that tomorrow morning or something. Ugh, the 4th of July weekend by the beach. I’ve been warned and I can’t wait until it passes. At least there’s no one around at 2am.
Help In Sudan
If you don’t know what’s going on in Sudan, you must educate yourself immediately. The Janjaweed, the Arab militia that, in the name of ethnic cleansing, are displacing non-Arabs into camps. U.S. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (Chair, Congressional Black Caucus) sent out a mass email which I received. It asked for people to sign a petition to President Bush, which you should also do. This is not a party issue. This is a human issue and you can make a difference.
War Costs
Support the war or not, there are costs. Here’s a breakdown. If you don’t want to read everything, there’s a numbers-only version. It’s the only one I have sound so far. I would be interested to see a comparative analysis.
Largehearted Halftime Report
Largehearted Boy posts his favorite albums of the last 6 months. I don’t know some of them, so I’ll be heading to the iTunes Music Store now.
Don't Let The Boys Near The Phone
A new study finds thet your sperm count can be reduced by up to 30% from exposure to your mobile phone.
Those who place their phone near their groin, on a belt or in a pocket, are at greatest risk, new research has revealed.
Let’s face it, anyone wearing a cell phone on their belt should not be reproducing in the first place.