Back In Town

yep, that's right, the Montreal Expos are moving to Washington, DC - am i excited? well, when they were considering building a stadium practically next door to me in crystal city many months ago, i wasn't keen on the idea... but a team playing in DC with a venue that's metro-accessible? well, now that i'm much more tolerant of riding the metro, i'm kind of excited! let the naming proess begin!!!

I Feel the Need...

yeah, that's right - the need for speed! this motorcyclist took it to the extreme and put his speedometer to the test


Basements in the Hills

here's a little more information regarding Elliott Smith's upcoming new album...


Succession

jay leno has named his successor - all hail conan!

Snore

oh, stop denying it! you know you snore! Breathe Right Strips give you a little sample of what you may sound like, so take a listen here...


thanks to Christine for the tip...

Stuff For Where You Live

my senior furniture and design consultant, mr. turner, has recommended a few sites for your viewing pleasure, and for assistance in furnishing your surroundings - Modernica, for the ultimate in modern furniture design; Velocity Art and Design, for contemporary home furnishings; and Vitra, for the observation of international furniture architecture. of course, make sure you bring your checkbook!

Video

here's a link to the video for Coldplay's, "The Scientist." it's one of my favorite matchings of video with song.

Look, Ma - No Hands!

many people have wondered what it would be like to experience the sensation of weightlessness - this company now offers it for a price - it's one hell of a plane ride, i imagine...


Two Better Than One?

i recall hearing that actress Jamie Lee Curtis was born a hermaphrodite, but i was never sure if it was real, or just an urban legend - i decided to check out here

Ummm....Bullmilk?

i'll let this article speak for itself...


Chow Down

do you think you can eat a lot? well, go out and prove it! join the IFOCE - the International Federation of Competitive Eating.


Where'd Everyone Go?

if you like to visit ghost towns, this site will help you find them located throughout the United States


Answering Questions

the classic girlfriend question, "What are you thinking?" can be a frightening one for many guys - luckily, msn.com has come up with a list of pre-fabricated answers for all categories of guys

Bovine Tipping

...money for nothing, and cow tips for free...go ahead! try it! you know you can't resist a good cow tipping!

ER Wrap

that's wrap, not rap - don't think i'm making this rhyme. now hold on...

jeng-mei gets shot, pratt gets brain damage, susan gets maternity leave, and that shiny new chrysler gets sunk to the bottom of the river (but you figured that already, right?)

weaver doesn't lose her kid, but apparently corday has lost several years off her age, cus she's back and she's cuttin, baby!!!! somebody there has to be a surgeon.

no more kem for carter, no more carter for kem - and no more of that baby dust they've been keeping in a bag for either of 'em.

will taggert make a triumphant chi-town return for luka, and go live with him on the second floor? ummmmm........of course! she's in the credits - she has to! and will abby change her name to Dr. Lockhart? who cares!

all right, that's all that matters.

Classics

here's a photo site with some really cool pictures of classic cars and their iconic features - take a look!


Nathanson

matt nathanson is coming to the 9:30 Club on friday, october 29th - i've been waiting awhile for him to come back to this area with his 12-string attack, and i will most definitely be getting tix for this show

Construction

I'm making a few changes in blog format, so please bear with me....

Nathan's Minions

are you a minion of Nathan? this is a rather funny site...

thanks to Pete for the tip...


Dining Blind

this restaurant in Paris sounds quite intriguing. i wonder if dining without vision enhances the taste of the food...

Signs

here's a site with some rather odd street signs....and no, they aren't all from new jersey

...thanks to Mr. Lee for the tip

Sadly

rodney dangerfield is in a coma following heart surgery


Do A Shot

a brand of vodka by the inventor of the AK-47? what's next, Uzi Rum?


DON'T EAT THIS!

this is rather interesting, and perhaps appetizing - here's a list of foods that are banned in the US


Changes to Star Wars

georgie lucas just can't resist a little tinkering with the new DVD release of the trilogy


thanks to Mr. Lee for a few of these tidbits

Sadly

rodney dangerfield is in a coma following heart surgery


Do A Shot

a brand of vodka by the inventor of the AK-47? what's next, Uzi Rum?


DON'T EAT THIS!

this is rather interesting, and perhaps appetizing - here's a list of foods that are banned in the US


Changes to Star Wars

georgie lucas just can't resist a little tinkering with the new DVD release of the trilogy


thanks to Mr. Lee for a few of these tidbits

Too Much Cake

i just ate utterly way too much cake...

Uhhhh...

what would you like to know about ninjas? uhhhh, well this guy thinks he's able to provide it. it's rather nutty.

thanks to Casper for the tip



More Than Meets The Eye

do you have transformers that you just can't identify? well here's a site that can help you out!
...and

ar

looks like adam richman has re-done his website. there's more earthy tones and a less sensory-invasive approach now, so feel free to invade. it appears that he's going to have a band backing him for his next tour. that should be very cool...

Ummm...Where's the Rock?

well, it's late (at least for me), and i just got back from seeing Joseph Arthur at a packed IOTA with ankur. overall? i was disappointed. the opening act was some new york chick who seemed to be wearing some kind of blonde shag wig - she actually had a pretty decent, breathy, jazzy voice, but unfortunately, her guitar and keyboard skills just weren't up to speed. and come to think of it, neither was a good deal of her songwriting. yeah, i'm a bit bitter - but hey, i spent $12, so i have a right to some complaining...

as for joseph arthur...i've only listened to a songs on a couple of his albums (i have a mix CD), and i didn't know too much about his live show. his lyrics are extremely dark, and his songs can be quite percussive and edgy. so i was looking forward to seeing a tortured artist come on stage with a band and rock his inner demons out.

unfortunately, there was no band, only the previous new york chick playing a metallic gold violin and singing backup while JA played guitar. at least joseph arthur brought one of those fancy rock box things that will loop lines that you play right after you play them (vocal, guitar, guitar percussion) - did that make any sense? - so that made for some interesting arrangements. some songs worked, with the magic box allowing them to build to a nice crescendo. and two of his best numbers this evening were of the quiet, melancholy kind. but for the most part, his show pretty much floated out there, vocally and instrumentally, never really coalescing into tight songs. not worth the price of admission. stick to his studio work.

It's All About the Jeffersons

the new design for the nickel has been revealed! rejoice! rejoice!!


Don't F**k With Goofy!

looks like a certain disney employee has caused some trouble....once again

And Stay Out!

gee, looks like there isn't going to be any hockey this year. as if anyone cares.


The City Streets

now you can walk right down Law & Order Way in NYC - of course, you'll have to make the "dum-dum" sounds yourself...

Dukes

looks like the cast of the remake of Dukes of Hazzard is getting finalized....Jessica Simpson as Daisy?


U2's New Bomb

here's some new info about U2's upcoming new album...

All Done, Bye Bye!

well, dr. carter is finally leaving county general...this season of ER will be the final one for Noah Wyle.

Disorderly Conduct

man, i watched double-digit hours of Law & Order yesterday, yet i still can't look away today...

Atari Reissues and Dreck

looks like you'll be able to get that copy of Space Invaders you were craving...

not much going on today, blog-wise. i'll be watching new Scrubs tonight after i do a bunch of laundry. got to have clean clothes for cape may this weekend! oh - want to see the beating of a holy man? watch "The Passion of the Christ." rather not? skip it and see "Hero" instead.

Chained

i've recently been listening to Alice in Chains for the first time, based on my roommate, Ankur's recommendation. i like what i've been hearing so far of "Jar of Flies" and "Unplugged." the band achieves a very dark sound and mood with down tunings and lower harmonies, yet they're not lacking in melody and hooks - quite the contrary. Jerry Cantrell's guitar work is excellent, and his melodic leads balance out the haunting, almost dirge-like vocals of Layne Staley. i'm looking forward to hearing "Dirt."

Hero's Ladder

i saw two movies this weekend so far - one in the theatre (Hero), and one on VHS (Jacob's Ladder). i went into "Hero" expecting "Crouching Tiger" redux, and it was difficult to leave that expectation at home, especially once the flying battle sequences began. but as the movie progressed, it began to develop a beauty of its own. "Hero" is a visually stunning movie, using bold colors as well as the lack of color to great effect. fight scenes are well-choreographed, and take place in the anti-gravity universe made so popular by "Crouching Tiger" and "The Matrix." additionally, the plot/story is quite good, and the moral lessons and understated romance almost hold their own with the visuals. this is definitely a movie worth going to the theatre for.

if i'm feeling ambitious, i'll write my piece on Jacob's Ladder later...

Let's Get Crunked!

lil jon has a new album coming out - and he'll have a slew of guest performers on it to bring the crunk!

Throw Away Your Microwave!

apparently there's a new raw food diet craze going on...

Clinton Hospitalized

Former president Bill Clinton has been hospitalized, and he'll likely need heart bypass surgery

Air. Jordan.

take a walk down memory lane, and take a look here at all iterations of the Air Jordan sneaker

ER Trying "Real Time" Episode

it's not gimmicks and ray liotta that ER needs - what it needs is a return to strong writing, and character development. do i sound bitter?

Dubya On My Bills

looks like there's some new currency in town! when i paid the walmart cashier with my one million dollar bill, i got a bunch of two hundred dollar bills back in change!

And I Can't Even Blow Bubbles...

looks like people are bidding for used chewing gum on ebay....britney spears' used chewing gum

how does your favorite vodka stand up? here's a little taste test and review of a nice assortmant of vodkas.

It's Almost Football Time

here's a link to ESPN's 2004 NFL team previews - enjoy and get ready


Brotherly Love w/ No Wires

could philadelphia be moving to an "all-wireless" internet society? this concept is very interesting.