Friday, May 28, 2004
UGA's already messy divorce from its fund-raising organization took a nasty, unexpected twist Thursday: It turns out that the university doesn't hold the trademark to its own name. Instead, in papers filed last year, the University of Georgia Foundation has declared itself the owner of all things labeled "University of Georgia."
In doing so, the nonprofit foundation asserted control over every commercial use of the university's moniker, from UGA-embossed coffee mugs to boxer shorts — to "education services, namely providing instruction at the college level," according to its trademark papers.
It's not clear how the trademark filing will affect a yearlong dispute over attempts by some foundation trustees to oust UGA President Michael Adams. But the name issue puts a new spin on the state Board of Regents' decision Tuesday to end UGA's 67-year relationship with the foundation.
On Wednesday, regents' leaders said that if the foundation remained in business, it could no longer operate with the university's imprimatur. State officials described UGA's name as the regents' "intellectual property."
But, at least in theory, the foundation could try to force the University of Georgia, founded in 1785, to stop calling itself the University of Georgia.
Feeling left out of tech-head conversation at work involving nothing but ridiculously long and obscure acronyms? Do you stumble at questions like,"So, does your ISP's TCP/IP convert HTML to XML on an ATX with DDR for the RISC on the CPU with W3C's B2B for PCMCIA or AGP?"
Behold, AcronymFinder!
Things're slowin' till AthFest (that's still no excuse to go see anything from Florida - unless it's a beach)...
FRI: Ceiling Fan rocks the 40 Watt (go see 'em; they don't play often).
SAT: Ishues (amongst others) at Tasty World for a hip-hop night to benefit the Skate Park of Athens (SPOA) project.
FRI: Ceiling Fan rocks the 40 Watt (go see 'em; they don't play often).
SAT: Ishues (amongst others) at Tasty World for a hip-hop night to benefit the Skate Park of Athens (SPOA) project.
I just wanted to remark, based on this pic and many others I've seen of protests in supposedly underdeveloped parts of the world that it's amazing how good fundamentalists have become with Photoshop and large-print technologies as of late. Makes the paper-mache, dummy-effigy-burning World Bank / WTO protestors look like morons comparatively (there are other things that do that too - but we'll just focus on this one factor for now). We're losing the race in protest technology use to traditionally less-technology-savvy nations. C'mon America, let's improve.
Thursday, May 27, 2004
It's graduation time for youngsters again... so here's a good speech Jon Stewart made at William & Mary (his alma mater).
(Found via AndrewSullivan.com)
Here's an interesting tidbit... the number of voters who casted ballots in last night's American Idol is approaching the number of voters who participate in U.S. Presidential elections.
In America's defense, Fantasia really does have a more impressive singing voice than Al Gore.
In America's defense, Fantasia really does have a more impressive singing voice than Al Gore.
This is a new series, which we plan to do each Thursday, citing specific changes we'd like to see in Flagpole...
What Flagpole did print: We here at The Day Jobs are not bashing Leah Weinberg. So, if she reads this, we hope she takes no offense.... but why is it that her glowing write ups on south Floridian emo-pop-punk, trucker-hat-wearing, ironic-rock-shirt-wearing crap bands are always in the Flagpole? This week, there are two articles about the aforementioned type of bands... One of which is the ABC box pick of the week for a show featuring Sunday Driver, Shatzi, and Big Collapse. Let me just re-type those band names in case you didn't get 'em the first time: SUNDAY DRIVER, SHATZI, and BIG COLLAPSE! What a bunch of crap-ass band names. It's basically a show featuring the little brothers of Something Corporate, New Found Glory, and Dashboard Confessional... bleghh! Should Flagpole really be wasting ink on bands like this? - by: Computer Support
What Flagpole should have printed: First off, one of the longest-lasting bands in Athens, the wonderful group Ceiling Fan, makes one of its increasingly-rare appearances at the 40 Watt and gets nothing more than an ABC listing? Really?
And what's the deal with Todd McBride? Why is it that every time he plays, he gets about 4 words written about him (3 of which are "Dashboard", "Savior", & "Former")? This man helped define the entire No Depression movement and has only improved since then in his solo work - he deserves a major write-up. And while we're on the subject - Rob Veal (another "former Savior") gets even less of a mention whenever he plays. Sad.
And speaking of no mention - what's up with last week's Tom Collins / Southern Bitch line-up at the Watt? As Robo's already pointed out, that's a killer bill and got barely a word printed about it. These bands own the crowd when they play, yet Flagpole doesn't seem to notice much. Southern Bitch, in fact, has had the good sense to turn down a (bad) deal with a HUGE indie label, recovered from the death of a drummer, and recorded a great new record (due out this fall) - why don't they get the coverage those kind of achievements deserve?
Finally, what's up with the record reviews? There's been a TON of great releases from local acts this year (stop by your local record store to find out more). I'm glad you reviewed Patterson's record (it IS a great one - and a good review by Matt Thompson), but there's more to the local scene than DBT. Let's see some more of 'em reviewed there (with enough description to let the average reader know what to expect and what they might like). - by: Mail Clerk
Addendum, 5/28/04: The Artie Ball Swing Band review didn't go unnoticed, by the way, but it doesn't change my general sentiments about needing more (and expanded/better) local reviews.
Our local music is the best in the country, let's show everyone exactly why...
Sincerely,
The Day Jobs
(Colorbearer of Athens Lazy Folks Griping About Music)
A disclaimer to Flagpole folks: we KNOW it's tough to follow the activities of hundreds of bands in a town. We only gripe and knit-pick because we want to see your publication be the best it can be and figure pointing some things out will help. Also, it's kinda funny and we've got time to kill...
What Flagpole did print: We here at The Day Jobs are not bashing Leah Weinberg. So, if she reads this, we hope she takes no offense.... but why is it that her glowing write ups on south Floridian emo-pop-punk, trucker-hat-wearing, ironic-rock-shirt-wearing crap bands are always in the Flagpole? This week, there are two articles about the aforementioned type of bands... One of which is the ABC box pick of the week for a show featuring Sunday Driver, Shatzi, and Big Collapse. Let me just re-type those band names in case you didn't get 'em the first time: SUNDAY DRIVER, SHATZI, and BIG COLLAPSE! What a bunch of crap-ass band names. It's basically a show featuring the little brothers of Something Corporate, New Found Glory, and Dashboard Confessional... bleghh! Should Flagpole really be wasting ink on bands like this? - by: Computer Support
What Flagpole should have printed: First off, one of the longest-lasting bands in Athens, the wonderful group Ceiling Fan, makes one of its increasingly-rare appearances at the 40 Watt and gets nothing more than an ABC listing? Really?
And what's the deal with Todd McBride? Why is it that every time he plays, he gets about 4 words written about him (3 of which are "Dashboard", "Savior", & "Former")? This man helped define the entire No Depression movement and has only improved since then in his solo work - he deserves a major write-up. And while we're on the subject - Rob Veal (another "former Savior") gets even less of a mention whenever he plays. Sad.
And speaking of no mention - what's up with last week's Tom Collins / Southern Bitch line-up at the Watt? As Robo's already pointed out, that's a killer bill and got barely a word printed about it. These bands own the crowd when they play, yet Flagpole doesn't seem to notice much. Southern Bitch, in fact, has had the good sense to turn down a (bad) deal with a HUGE indie label, recovered from the death of a drummer, and recorded a great new record (due out this fall) - why don't they get the coverage those kind of achievements deserve?
Finally, what's up with the record reviews? There's been a TON of great releases from local acts this year (stop by your local record store to find out more). I'm glad you reviewed Patterson's record (it IS a great one - and a good review by Matt Thompson), but there's more to the local scene than DBT. Let's see some more of 'em reviewed there (with enough description to let the average reader know what to expect and what they might like). - by: Mail Clerk
Addendum, 5/28/04: The Artie Ball Swing Band review didn't go unnoticed, by the way, but it doesn't change my general sentiments about needing more (and expanded/better) local reviews.
Our local music is the best in the country, let's show everyone exactly why...
Sincerely,
The Day Jobs
(Colorbearer of Athens Lazy Folks Griping About Music)
A disclaimer to Flagpole folks: we KNOW it's tough to follow the activities of hundreds of bands in a town. We only gripe and knit-pick because we want to see your publication be the best it can be and figure pointing some things out will help. Also, it's kinda funny and we've got time to kill...
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Sometimes when I'm at the grocery store, I'll bury my hands in the piles of cilantro and hold them up to my nose to smell their sweet perfume. I LOVE CILANTRO! I could eat a bowl of cilantro! I could bathe in cilantro! Am I alone here? Well, I shouldn't be.
There's a new book coming out about Wilco written by Greg Kot (of the Chicago Tribune). According to the wilcobook Web site:
"This book was written with the cooperation of Wilco band members past and present. It is also fully up to date, covering the latest changes in personnel and the imminent release of the band’s fifth album, A Ghost Is Born, sure to be one of the most talked-about albums of 2004."
Go to www.wilcobook.com for more info.
"This book was written with the cooperation of Wilco band members past and present. It is also fully up to date, covering the latest changes in personnel and the imminent release of the band’s fifth album, A Ghost Is Born, sure to be one of the most talked-about albums of 2004."
Go to www.wilcobook.com for more info.
Ain't nothin' wrong with that.
Here's a bit on the history of Southern food, and to go along with it (the reason I thought about this in the first place), two great songs by Hope For Agoldensummer: Fatback and Malt Liquor (both original 4-track demo versions). Mmmm-Mmmm.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
"In Phish-land, the news hit hard."
That's okay Phishlandians, here's something to ease your sorrows (90's rock style).
That's okay Phishlandians, here's something to ease your sorrows (90's rock style).
Some cool things happening at other great blogs...
At the Gardner Linn Fan Club, there's a news item about a horrible new television show idea threatening to drag our little town's name down with it, as well as the 1st Anniversary of The Adventures of Lil' Gardner & Robot Jesus.
And at the Angry Magic Duck Brigade, you can check out a posting on Hot Female Bassists (and its update). It's Von-Bondiriffic!
At the Gardner Linn Fan Club, there's a news item about a horrible new television show idea threatening to drag our little town's name down with it, as well as the 1st Anniversary of The Adventures of Lil' Gardner & Robot Jesus.
And at the Angry Magic Duck Brigade, you can check out a posting on Hot Female Bassists (and its update). It's Von-Bondiriffic!
OFFICIAL 2004 DNC CONVENTION PROGRAM
6:00pm - Opening flag burning ceremony.
6:30pm - Anti-war rally no. 1.
6:40pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
7:00pm - Tribute theme to France.
7:10pm - Collect offerings for al-Zawahri defense fund.
7:20pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast
7:25pm - Presentation of the Bill Clinton Integrity Award.
7:45pm - Anti-war rally no. 2. (Moderated by Michael Moore)
8:00pm - John Kerry presents one side of the issues
8:25pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
8:30pm - Terrorist appeasement workshop.
9:00pm - Gay marriage ceremony.
9:30pm - * Intermission *
10:00pm - Flag burning ceremony no. 2.
10:15pm - Re-enactment of Kerry's fake medal toss.
10:30pm - Cameo by Dean 'Yeeearrrrrrrg!'
10:40pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
10:50pm - Pledge of allegiance to the UN.
11:00pm - Double gay marriage ceremony.
11:15pm - Maximizing Welfare workshop.
11:20pm - John Kerry presents the other side of the issues
11:30pm - 'Free Saddam' pep rally.
11:59pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
12:00am - Nomination of Democrat candidate.
6:00 PM Opening prayer led by Reverend Jerry Falwell
6:30 PM Pledge of Allegiance
6:35 PM Burning of Bill of Rights (excluding 2nd amendment)
6:45 PM Salute to the Coalition of the Willing
6:46 PM Seminar #1: Getting your kid a military deferment
7:30 PM First Presidential Beer Bong, Serve Freedom Fries
7:40 PM EPA Address #1: Mercury, it's what's for dinner
8:00 PM Vote on which country to invade next
8:10 PM Call EMT's to revive Rush Limbaugh
8:15 PM John Ashcroft Lecture: The Homos are after your children
8:30 PM Round table discussion on reproductive rights (MEN only)
8:50 PM Seminar #2: Corporations: The government of the future
9:00 PM Condi Rice sings "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man"
9:05 PM Second Presidential Beer Bong
9:10 PM EPA Address #2 Trees: The real cause of forest fires
9:30 PM Break for secret meetings
10:00 PM Second prayer led by Cal Thomas
10:15 PM Lecture by Carl Rove: Doublespeak made easy
10:30 PM Rumsfield demonstration of how to squint and talk macho
10:35 PM Bush demonstration of trademark deer-in-headlights stare
10:40 PM John Ashcroft demonstrates new mandatory Kevlar chastity belt
10:45 PM Clarence Thomas reads list of black Republicans
10:46 PM Third Presidential Beer Bong
10:50 PM Seminar #3 Education: A drain on our nation's economy
11:10 PM Hilary Clinton pinata
11:20 PM Second Lecture by John Ashcroft: Evolutionists: dangerous new cult
11:30 PM Call EMT's to revive Rush Limbaugh again
11:35 PM Blame Clinton
11:40 PM Laura serves milk and cookies
11:50 PM Closing prayer led by Jesus Himself
12:00 AM Nomination of George W. Bush as Holy Supreme Planetary Overlord
Well, Splendid e-zine has come up with a list of proposed new projects for former Athenian DJ Dangermouse. Funny stuff...
Something about this picture just said, "Post me Tuesday morning." So, I posted it right away and changed the time on the post to Tuesday morning. Oh well. Is what it is.
Monday, May 24, 2004
A complete commentary on the classic movie "From Justin To Kelly" can be found here. This comes from a great column called "Classic Living" that appears regularly at http://thewvsr.com...
As a flip-side to all that mindless faux-rock n' roll mayhem, check out this article that Athensmusic.com did on Nuci's space. It's just a pretty good rundown of what makes that place so special.
Oh, and you can see Joseph Plunket perform solo at the Caledonia tonight, which should be pretty good.
Not only did they graffiti Tasty World, but they graffitied (sp?) the church on the third floor with phrases like "You're going to hell". The walls in the church's hallways had been painted for a wedding only days before. The owner of the recording studio on the 3rd floor was livid. They are now going to be stuck with the price of repainting their walls... all because a couple of so-so bands were feeling "rock 'n roll" on a Saturday night. Silly silly.
On a related note, when/why did crack come back in style?
Friday, May 21, 2004
Doctors say it's healthy to get plenty of water - at least 8 glasses a day, right? Well, we recommend more. LOTS more. In fact, you should almost always be either getting something to drink, drinking (which thankfully slows down working), or getting rid of excess water (yes, the bathroom). You'd be amazed at how much time you could take up with it - and be healthy at the same time (more on office health next week).
(Someday, we'll have to get Robo-Dave to give us "wasting time via the bathroom" tips - that'll give y'all something to look forward to!)
It's a rock show weekend (likely the last of its kind before AthFest)...
Southern Bitch
FRI: There's really only one place to be - the 40 Watt to see Southern Bitch and The Tom Collins blow the lid off the joint*.
Fairburn Royals
SAT: If you're in the mood to take your shoes off to watch an early concert, you can see Hope For Agoldensummer at the Healing Arts Centre, but you gotta remember to get over to Tasty World by 10:30 or so to see the "amazing-but-they-don't-play-often-enough" Fairburn Royals kick some friggin' arse*.
*=yeah, I said it.
Southern Bitch
FRI: There's really only one place to be - the 40 Watt to see Southern Bitch and The Tom Collins blow the lid off the joint*.
Fairburn Royals
SAT: If you're in the mood to take your shoes off to watch an early concert, you can see Hope For Agoldensummer at the Healing Arts Centre, but you gotta remember to get over to Tasty World by 10:30 or so to see the "amazing-but-they-don't-play-often-enough" Fairburn Royals kick some friggin' arse*.
*=yeah, I said it.
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Athens' former masters of the drinking song, the Star Room Boys, got most of their members back together (vacant spots were filled by David Barbe and Matt Lane) for the occasion of a wedding celebration this past weekend over at Nuci's Space. Super-taper Sloan Simpson found himself a guest at the private celebration and returned with a recording of the historic event, which you can download here. As always, this is a limited time download and many thanks to Sloan.
While the there are some ways to reduce the dreaded twin walls of "8" and "5" (you bastards who start at 9 are damn lucky), you may find that inevitably, you sometimes have to actually be in the office LONGER than that. Never fear, this can be to your advantage. In fact, sometimes, if you have nothing to do immediately that evening, you may want to stay late of your own volition every once in a while. Not to do "work" mind you (one should never do actual work after 5 no matter what), but rather to appear to be willing to work more. Once everyone leaves, you can play on the internet (check out the timing of these posts!), or run around the office, or turn up music real loud, or whatever. But whatever you do, don't stay any more than an hour afterwards and make sure you tell everyone who matters the next day how late you had to stay and "finish up". Granted, you can only pull this so often, but the effect is usually good for a while, image-wise. And as an added bonus, you may find some reduction in traffic*.
*=does not apply to Los Angeles.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Fundamentalist/Cartoonist/Moralist Jack Chick has been designing fun little flip books chock full of simple moral lessons one should follow in order not to be condemned to an enternity of anguish and torture for years now. Wanna read 'em all? Well, you're SOL cause there's way too many, but there's a lot of 'em here.
But why stop there? Some folks have used their (God-given?) talents to redesign a few of the cartoonist's works. Here's a few along with a page full of links to other related sites. I'm really not sure what's funnier - the originals or the parodies. I'm sure there's a lot more good parodies out there, so have fun searching.
(Notes: You'll notice most parodies have been taken down due to relentless pursuit by Mr. Chick's legal forces. Some remain. Thanks to Bassist/Bartender extraordinaire Nick Bielli for this suggestion. Oh, and just because I post this stuff doesn't mean I'm a godless heathen.)
Check out this talking Yoda clock.
Then, check out this Techno hit creation tool (Robo-dave will love this one).
Then, check out this Techno hit creation tool (Robo-dave will love this one).
The Church of Fools should have known that starting on online chuch would create an online Prince of Darkness. It was probably Robo-Dave.
Full story.
Here's one of the worst traits in a human being ever: personal guilt breeding paranoia. We've all felt it, and sometimes succumbed. But what's inexcusable is watching over your coworkers. If someone wants to chill out and enjoy some "me" time at work, and it doesn't make more work for you, who cares? Even if it does, let's learn to cooperate and take turns slacking. This isn't kindergarden; we're adults, we can do this. Watching out for the other guy ruins everything, so let's drop the big brother act and get back to the more important business of looking out for communists (don't forget - they could be anywhere!).
It's just polite...
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Check out Elf Power's video for "Never Believe" (the first single from their new album, Walking With The Beggar Boys). It's a fantastic, Gilliam-esque video done by Athens' own Nick Cervini (yep, that's right Canada - your loss!). He's a great guy and a great music video maker, so give it a look-see.
Check out this on-line xylophone.
Note: You might want to save this site for home viewing if you are within earshot of your boss and/or co-workers.
Note: You might want to save this site for home viewing if you are within earshot of your boss and/or co-workers.
While local house-party favorites We Vs. The Shark may have mastered the art of "calculator funk", many of their fans have yet to master the art of "deodorant" (and that's a whole different kind of funk).
Monday, May 17, 2004
(And don't forget to vote for the good bands in this year's Flagpole Awards!)
The updated schedule for Athfest has been posted, and I have a couple of quick complaints....
First off, the outdoor stage lineup is dreadful. Who books this thing? Who is Rehab? Who are the Jesters? And why are they headlining the last two nights? I consider myself to be pretty up-to-date with Athens bands, but I don't recognize more than half these names... Soul Kitchen? Clay Evans? Divine Maggees? Rusty Bridgers? Modern Skirts? David Koon? Ken Will Morton? Bonepony? Who the hell are these people?
Secondly, the venues lineup is not as exciting as usual. The 40 Watt features "The Gaskets" on Friday night. Who are they? I know they're not Athenians, but who are they? Plus, I don't recognize 8 out of 10 bands playing Tasty World's Friday night bill.
I thought this festival was supposed to be the best of the best in Athens? Where's Vic Chestnutt? Where's Drive By Truckers? Where's Of Montreal? Where's Elf Power? Where's the Glands? Where's Circulatory System? Where's 5-8? Why are all these bands on tour when Athfest rolls around each year? Why can't Athfest convince Athens' elite class of bands to play at the festival?
These aren't really gripes... they're concerns. After all, it may turn out that I discover a handful of new bands during the weekend. Mostly, I'd really like to see Athfest turn into something special and not just a yearly weekend of sub-par bands (who may or may not be from Athens).
First off, the outdoor stage lineup is dreadful. Who books this thing? Who is Rehab? Who are the Jesters? And why are they headlining the last two nights? I consider myself to be pretty up-to-date with Athens bands, but I don't recognize more than half these names... Soul Kitchen? Clay Evans? Divine Maggees? Rusty Bridgers? Modern Skirts? David Koon? Ken Will Morton? Bonepony? Who the hell are these people?
Secondly, the venues lineup is not as exciting as usual. The 40 Watt features "The Gaskets" on Friday night. Who are they? I know they're not Athenians, but who are they? Plus, I don't recognize 8 out of 10 bands playing Tasty World's Friday night bill.
I thought this festival was supposed to be the best of the best in Athens? Where's Vic Chestnutt? Where's Drive By Truckers? Where's Of Montreal? Where's Elf Power? Where's the Glands? Where's Circulatory System? Where's 5-8? Why are all these bands on tour when Athfest rolls around each year? Why can't Athfest convince Athens' elite class of bands to play at the festival?
These aren't really gripes... they're concerns. After all, it may turn out that I discover a handful of new bands during the weekend. Mostly, I'd really like to see Athfest turn into something special and not just a yearly weekend of sub-par bands (who may or may not be from Athens).
The Shining in 30 Seconds with Bunnies
The Exorcist in 30 Seconds with Bunnies
Enjoy!
Friday, May 14, 2004
For geeks like me, the 8 minute fan-film Batman: Dead End is by far better than any of the multi-million dollar suckfests that have been crapped out so far.
Check it out here.
Celebrities have such a tough life. Puts their bodies through such wear and tear.
(Make sure to check out the archives. Thanks to Memepool.com for this one!)
(Make sure to check out the archives. Thanks to Memepool.com for this one!)
How 'bout we have a Friday conversation about Bob Dylan? First he grows the devilish facial hair... Then, he comes out with a widely despised movie... Then, he stars in a Victoria's Secret commercial (can't say I wouldn't do the same)... Now, I hear that he may be appearing on American Idol?
What's going on? What's everyone's take on this? Has Dylan been lost over to the dark side?
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Check this e-mail out that I got today...
Warning for your young children's and animal's health:
I recently had a neighbor who had to have their 5-year old German Shepherd
dog put down due to liver failure. The dog was completely healthy until a
few weeks ago, so they had a necropsy done to see what the cause was. The liver
levels were unbelievable, as if the dog had ingested poison of some kind.
The dog is kept inside, and when he's outside, someone's with him, so the idea
of him getting into something unknown was hard to believe. My neighbor started
going through all the items in the house. When he got to the Swiffer Wetjet,
he noticed, in very tiny print, a warning which stated "may be harmful to
small children and animals." He called the company to ask what the contents of
the cleaning agent are and was astounded to find out that antifreeze is one of
the ingredients. (actually he was told it's a compound which is one molecule
away from antifreeze). Therefore, just by the dog walking on the floor cleaned
with the solution, then licking it's own paws, and the dog eating from its
dishes which were kept on the kitchen floor cleaned with this product, it
ingested enough of the solution to destroy its liver. Soon after his dog's death,
his housekeepers' two cats also died of liver failure. They both used the
Swifter Wet for quick cleanups on their floors. Necropsies weren't done on the
cats, so they couldn't file a lawsuit, but he asked that we spread the word to
as many people as possible so they don't lose their animals.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
Of course, this is a hoax.
Any message that ends with "Please spread the word" is likely an e-mail hoax. Somehow, people still believe hoax e-mails that are forwarded to them. WAKE UP FOLKS! Start checking your facts on snopes.com before sending any mass e-mails!
Warning for your young children's and animal's health:
I recently had a neighbor who had to have their 5-year old German Shepherd
dog put down due to liver failure. The dog was completely healthy until a
few weeks ago, so they had a necropsy done to see what the cause was. The liver
levels were unbelievable, as if the dog had ingested poison of some kind.
The dog is kept inside, and when he's outside, someone's with him, so the idea
of him getting into something unknown was hard to believe. My neighbor started
going through all the items in the house. When he got to the Swiffer Wetjet,
he noticed, in very tiny print, a warning which stated "may be harmful to
small children and animals." He called the company to ask what the contents of
the cleaning agent are and was astounded to find out that antifreeze is one of
the ingredients. (actually he was told it's a compound which is one molecule
away from antifreeze). Therefore, just by the dog walking on the floor cleaned
with the solution, then licking it's own paws, and the dog eating from its
dishes which were kept on the kitchen floor cleaned with this product, it
ingested enough of the solution to destroy its liver. Soon after his dog's death,
his housekeepers' two cats also died of liver failure. They both used the
Swifter Wet for quick cleanups on their floors. Necropsies weren't done on the
cats, so they couldn't file a lawsuit, but he asked that we spread the word to
as many people as possible so they don't lose their animals.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
Of course, this is a hoax.
Any message that ends with "Please spread the word" is likely an e-mail hoax. Somehow, people still believe hoax e-mails that are forwarded to them. WAKE UP FOLKS! Start checking your facts on snopes.com before sending any mass e-mails!
"Good way to waste 5 + minutes at your desk. Run your protection software, like ad-ware. Run it more than you need to. No one will question why you run it so often, they'll just think you're being cautious with you computer. It'll give you more time to do something besides work!!!"
Thanks, Robo-Dave!
A British man has covered up his lewd garden gnomes with painted-on swimwear after police warned him he faced arrest for causing public offense.
I spent some time this morning trying to find a good page of Southern colloquialisms, but didn't find any one great source... here's one of the better ones. Anyone else sees something great (not the ones with the 'here's how we pronounce it' words - the ones with real colloquial phrases), send us an e-mail with the address.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Whether you're at work or school, we can all agree that taking as long as possible to do something makes the clock tick by a little faster. I've found that a great way to kill some clock hours is a "no mouse" work regimine. Just try going the whole day only using your keyboard to manipulate your operating system. It can be a challenge, and hell, it's something to do to kill time.
Take a look at what Strongbad thinks of Robo-Dave's precious techno music.
"Who is Robo-Dave" you ask? Click here.
"Who is Robo-Dave" you ask? Click here.
We all know a firm handshake makes a good impression - or at least we've all been taught that - but in this, like most other categories in life, it doesn't pay to be an overachiever. If your handshake is too firm it goes from a greeting to a competition. It becomes uncomfortable and creepy and means you're a weirdo. So, cool it on the handshake competition there, all you carpal-crushing jerk-offs.
(This is another reason why high-fives are the superior greeting.)
It's just polite...
When Asian-speaking people try to write English slogans, the results are sometimes hilarious and thankfully Engrish.com is there to document them. (Kinda makes you wonder what all those Asian characters we use really mean...) So, go ahead, laugh at their lack of English proficiency!
(Note: Please ignore OUR lack of English proficiency.)
(Note: Please ignore OUR lack of English proficiency.)
The outdoor stage line-up for AthFest this year has been announced. Also, the compilation CD tracklisting is up. I'd be lying if I said I was super-psyched about the CD (seriously? that's the best of what was offered?), but the evening line-ups on the stages - at least the first coupla' nights - are pretty solid and with a few spots to spare... we'll see. In any case, the line-up at the Caledonia both nights is awesome.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
A bit of news from Large-Hearted Boy:
The Drive-By Truckers' cover of Tom Petty's "Rebel" will appear on next Sunday's episode (May 16th) of "King of the Hill" (Tom Petty and Trace Adkins guest star).
In addition to that, you can catch DBT's frontman Patterson Hood along with a backing group known as "The Necessary Evils" at the 40 Watt Wednesday night, celebrating his newly-released solo CD "Killers and Stars".
The Drive-By Truckers' cover of Tom Petty's "Rebel" will appear on next Sunday's episode (May 16th) of "King of the Hill" (Tom Petty and Trace Adkins guest star).
In addition to that, you can catch DBT's frontman Patterson Hood along with a backing group known as "The Necessary Evils" at the 40 Watt Wednesday night, celebrating his newly-released solo CD "Killers and Stars".
Pitchfork has an advanced review of the new Macha CD. They've been long-quiet. Be interesting to hear what it sounds like.
Two great ways to be a better employee: nap on the job and browse the internet for personal use. Science is on our side!
If you call the computer guy to your desk to fix a complicated problem, don't sit there and talk to him about your kids. Imagine trying to read white pages, decipher error messages, look through code, etc while someone is talking your ear off.
Sorry to sound so snippy.
Monday, May 10, 2004
TIME-WASTING TIP OF THE DAY: THE BREAK ROOM
Does your office have a break room or kitchen area? If so, take a little bit of time each day to hang out there. See, it's too obvious to be questioned for. If you sit in the breakroom either looking for something, or eating, or pretending that you're going to eat, or just reading whatever's tacked up on the walls (cause there's often something), then everyone thinks you have a legitimate reason to be there. I guess it's because no one actually wants to hang out in those places - they're usually pretty boring or just uncomfortable for one reason or another. All the same, it's better than actual work, and that's what matters. So, get to know your breakroom!
Does your office have a break room or kitchen area? If so, take a little bit of time each day to hang out there. See, it's too obvious to be questioned for. If you sit in the breakroom either looking for something, or eating, or pretending that you're going to eat, or just reading whatever's tacked up on the walls (cause there's often something), then everyone thinks you have a legitimate reason to be there. I guess it's because no one actually wants to hang out in those places - they're usually pretty boring or just uncomfortable for one reason or another. All the same, it's better than actual work, and that's what matters. So, get to know your breakroom!
YOUR KID'S DRAWINGS:
In an office setting, one has to hear alot about their co-workers' children. Usually these stories are incredibly boring and pointless, but you have to grin and say "Awwww" out of politeness.
However, the real challange comes when you are shown your co-workers' children's artwork... you have to pretend to be impressed by a terrible drawing. This is truly tough work.
I recommend you grade the artwork of your co-workers' offspring.
In an office setting, one has to hear alot about their co-workers' children. Usually these stories are incredibly boring and pointless, but you have to grin and say "Awwww" out of politeness.
However, the real challange comes when you are shown your co-workers' children's artwork... you have to pretend to be impressed by a terrible drawing. This is truly tough work.
I recommend you grade the artwork of your co-workers' offspring.
(RE-POST) ARE YOU ON THE LIST?:
I posted this last week, but it mysteriously disappeared (just goes to show you how powerful the RIAA has become) so I'm posting it again.
Are you losing sleep wondering if those files you shared on Kazaa will earn you a subpoena from the RIAA? Are you worried that all those Eminem MP3s you downloaded will come back to haunt you?
Check out this database from eff.org to see if your username (or IP address) is on the list.
And check out this link to find out how to further stick it to the man.
I posted this last week, but it mysteriously disappeared (just goes to show you how powerful the RIAA has become) so I'm posting it again.
Are you losing sleep wondering if those files you shared on Kazaa will earn you a subpoena from the RIAA? Are you worried that all those Eminem MP3s you downloaded will come back to haunt you?
Check out this database from eff.org to see if your username (or IP address) is on the list.
And check out this link to find out how to further stick it to the man.
LUCKY BASTARD:
Maybe it's just me, but after winning a $1 million lottery jackpot, you kinda have to be an ass to play again, and you have to be an even bigger ass to win again.
I hope this guy gets struck by lightning during a shark attack.
Maybe it's just me, but after winning a $1 million lottery jackpot, you kinda have to be an ass to play again, and you have to be an even bigger ass to win again.
I hope this guy gets struck by lightning during a shark attack.
Friday, May 07, 2004
DEBUNKING OFFICE MYTHS: THE ALL-WORK IDEAL
Myth: The ideal employee uses all their time to work hard and efficiently and never strays from approved work activities.
Truth: Slackers are better workers, all around.
See, slackers know their limits. They know when to take a break, which allows them to go back to work with a better attitude and continue working at a quicker pace than if they'd allowed themselves to get tired out. And they create a better office environment all-around by not allowing stress to get to them and keep the office attitude lax - which most folks appreciate. In fact, if you can't appreciate that, then you've no soul, and it's time end it all anyway. Who wants to deal with a soulless jerk? No one, that's who. The office slacker keeps up the good times and that's who people wanna interact with.
True Dat...
Myth: The ideal employee uses all their time to work hard and efficiently and never strays from approved work activities.
Truth: Slackers are better workers, all around.
See, slackers know their limits. They know when to take a break, which allows them to go back to work with a better attitude and continue working at a quicker pace than if they'd allowed themselves to get tired out. And they create a better office environment all-around by not allowing stress to get to them and keep the office attitude lax - which most folks appreciate. In fact, if you can't appreciate that, then you've no soul, and it's time end it all anyway. Who wants to deal with a soulless jerk? No one, that's who. The office slacker keeps up the good times and that's who people wanna interact with.
True Dat...
ATHENS WEEKEND HAPPENINGS:
A good opportunity to never leave the 40 Watt...
Friday: I Am The World Trade Center (CD Release Party) + Paper Lions at the 40 Watt
(Note: IATWTC fans can go shake ass Saturday night as well at Amy's birthday dance party with DJ Twin Powers at the Caledonia.)
Saturday: Elf Power + Phosphorescent also at the 40 Watt
A good opportunity to never leave the 40 Watt...
Friday: I Am The World Trade Center (CD Release Party) + Paper Lions at the 40 Watt
(Note: IATWTC fans can go shake ass Saturday night as well at Amy's birthday dance party with DJ Twin Powers at the Caledonia.)
Saturday: Elf Power + Phosphorescent also at the 40 Watt
Thursday, May 06, 2004
WE HAVE A WINNER:
"No Job" (a constant contributor to our site) has won the GMAIL game! He correctly guessed that the following e-mail would be accompanied in GMAIL with a travel offer:
"Hey,
Even though this is my entry in the contest,
everything in here is true. You hear that Google!?
True!
OK, after much searching and shopping for a HONEYMOON
TRAVEL PACKAGE, I finally found a sweet BARGAIN. I
started off on all the big sites like EXPEDIA,
TRAVELOCITY, ORBITZ and the rest and was looking for
something under or near $1000. I even consulted a
TRAVEL AGENT from a TRAVEL AGENCY, but all the prices
I found to the BAHAMAS in November were in the $1300
to $1500 range. Then I tried HOTWIRE and got
ROUND-TRIP TICKETS FOR TWO and FOUR DAYS/THREE NIGHTS
on GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND for $914. That's the most money
I've ever spent online.
So, my guess is that the accompanying ad for this
Gmail will prominently feature a Travel offer of some
sort. Did I win?"
Turns out, his ad was as follows:
Expedia
Save on Flights, Hotel, Vacations. The #1 Travel Site
www.Expedia.com
As the winner, "No Job" gets posting privileges on our blog for one week (possibly more than one week depending on his performance).
"No Job" (a constant contributor to our site) has won the GMAIL game! He correctly guessed that the following e-mail would be accompanied in GMAIL with a travel offer:
"Hey,
Even though this is my entry in the contest,
everything in here is true. You hear that Google!?
True!
OK, after much searching and shopping for a HONEYMOON
TRAVEL PACKAGE, I finally found a sweet BARGAIN. I
started off on all the big sites like EXPEDIA,
TRAVELOCITY, ORBITZ and the rest and was looking for
something under or near $1000. I even consulted a
TRAVEL AGENT from a TRAVEL AGENCY, but all the prices
I found to the BAHAMAS in November were in the $1300
to $1500 range. Then I tried HOTWIRE and got
ROUND-TRIP TICKETS FOR TWO and FOUR DAYS/THREE NIGHTS
on GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND for $914. That's the most money
I've ever spent online.
So, my guess is that the accompanying ad for this
Gmail will prominently feature a Travel offer of some
sort. Did I win?"
Turns out, his ad was as follows:
Expedia
Save on Flights, Hotel, Vacations. The #1 Travel Site
www.Expedia.com
As the winner, "No Job" gets posting privileges on our blog for one week (possibly more than one week depending on his performance).
THE MIRACLE OF HEALTH CLASS:
Don't know why I liked this so much (perhaps it has to do with the flood of high school memories from a viewing of Mean Girls this weekend - which, for the record, is MUCH funnier than The Passion), but here's an amusing anecdote about health class.
Don't know why I liked this so much (perhaps it has to do with the flood of high school memories from a viewing of Mean Girls this weekend - which, for the record, is MUCH funnier than The Passion), but here's an amusing anecdote about health class.
NOT JUST FOR BLINKING CORONA PINS:
As usual, it's a day late and a dollar short, but here's a bit on yesterday's festivities. Hope you're all recovering well.
(Note: I don't actually know the people in the second link - it's just something that comes up when you Yahoo-search "Cinco De Mayo drinking" ... but it looks like they had a good time in a Real World/Road Rules kinda way.)
As usual, it's a day late and a dollar short, but here's a bit on yesterday's festivities. Hope you're all recovering well.
(Note: I don't actually know the people in the second link - it's just something that comes up when you Yahoo-search "Cinco De Mayo drinking" ... but it looks like they had a good time in a Real World/Road Rules kinda way.)
MAKE THE GIRLIES WANNA SCREAM:
"I don't need no instruction manual to know how to rock!"
Aqua Teen Hunger Force fans (or casual fans of dirty games) can go here to play the lovable next door neighbor Carl in a fun game of strip poker - complete with sound clips. There, your dream is realized. You're welcome.
Thanks to our favorite (newly-promoted-to-Head) Sky Waitress for this one!
"I don't need no instruction manual to know how to rock!"
Aqua Teen Hunger Force fans (or casual fans of dirty games) can go here to play the lovable next door neighbor Carl in a fun game of strip poker - complete with sound clips. There, your dream is realized. You're welcome.
Thanks to our favorite (newly-promoted-to-Head) Sky Waitress for this one!
Wednesday, May 05, 2004
OUR FIRST GMAIL CONTESTANT:
Although he didn't win our guess the Gmail ad game, this contestant gets an "A" for effort. Read our first Gmail e-mail below:
"Hello, Day Jobbers. Do you know where I could get some heroin? Also known on
the street as "smack," "horse," "the brown pony," and "Mother of life, giver
of all things, delicious brown nectar I must have you in my veins now?"
Because I would really like some. Heroin, that is. It's been a while, and
I'm really starting to get the shakes, you know. But I've got a job now, so
I can totally afford it. You know I'm good for it, man. Seriously. This
won't be like that last time when I had to suck your cock in the alley for a
dimebag. Speaking of which, your PENIS could totally use some ENLARGEMENT. I
wonder where you could find some info about some all-natural pills that
could ENLARGE your PENIS. I can see why you have to carry around that Glock
all the time--it makes you feel big, right, because your penis is so small?
It's okay, man. I understand. I ain't judging ya.
Heroinly,
Heroin Heroin Penis
p.s. My special sponsored ad is going to be for a Drug Rehab Center! And
possibly penis enlargement pills.
p.p.s. Hello eavesdropping law enforcement officials. The preceding was all
a big JOKE and was totally NOT TRUE in any way!"
... it turned out that the ad accompanying his e-mail was for a "Mother's Day Gift Guide". He did mention the word "mother" a few times, so it makes sense. Unfortunately, he guessed incorrectly. Nice try, and keep 'em coming!
Although he didn't win our guess the Gmail ad game, this contestant gets an "A" for effort. Read our first Gmail e-mail below:
"Hello, Day Jobbers. Do you know where I could get some heroin? Also known on
the street as "smack," "horse," "the brown pony," and "Mother of life, giver
of all things, delicious brown nectar I must have you in my veins now?"
Because I would really like some. Heroin, that is. It's been a while, and
I'm really starting to get the shakes, you know. But I've got a job now, so
I can totally afford it. You know I'm good for it, man. Seriously. This
won't be like that last time when I had to suck your cock in the alley for a
dimebag. Speaking of which, your PENIS could totally use some ENLARGEMENT. I
wonder where you could find some info about some all-natural pills that
could ENLARGE your PENIS. I can see why you have to carry around that Glock
all the time--it makes you feel big, right, because your penis is so small?
It's okay, man. I understand. I ain't judging ya.
Heroinly,
Heroin Heroin Penis
p.s. My special sponsored ad is going to be for a Drug Rehab Center! And
possibly penis enlargement pills.
p.p.s. Hello eavesdropping law enforcement officials. The preceding was all
a big JOKE and was totally NOT TRUE in any way!"
... it turned out that the ad accompanying his e-mail was for a "Mother's Day Gift Guide". He did mention the word "mother" a few times, so it makes sense. Unfortunately, he guessed incorrectly. Nice try, and keep 'em coming!
ELF POWER SHOW:
Anyone want a copy of last week's Elf Power show at the Earl? Go here. (Thanks Sloan!)
As always, it's a limited-time deal, so get it while you can...
Anyone want a copy of last week's Elf Power show at the Earl? Go here. (Thanks Sloan!)
As always, it's a limited-time deal, so get it while you can...
GREATEST HUMANS: FATHER OF A/C
Badass Mofo
Now, I know what you're thinking: "Isn't the greatest human being Otis Redding?" Well, while Big O might be the best singer of all time, and thus in the running for greatest human ever, a certain inventor definitely has him beat: Willis Haviland Carrier - the inventor of air conditioning and my personal hero. You can read about this great man here and more on the history of refridgeration here. Admit it, your life would have a fragment of its current enjoyment if not for these achievements, and it's pretty interesting (if surface) information - so check it out.
Badass Mofo
Now, I know what you're thinking: "Isn't the greatest human being Otis Redding?" Well, while Big O might be the best singer of all time, and thus in the running for greatest human ever, a certain inventor definitely has him beat: Willis Haviland Carrier - the inventor of air conditioning and my personal hero. You can read about this great man here and more on the history of refridgeration here. Admit it, your life would have a fragment of its current enjoyment if not for these achievements, and it's pretty interesting (if surface) information - so check it out.
FOR THE REPLACEMENTS FANS:
Here's a nice site with some old footage of the Replacements. Tommy was 14! What were you doing when you were 14?
Here's a nice site with some old footage of the Replacements. Tommy was 14! What were you doing when you were 14?
FIND SUM1 ELSE 2 LUV:
Just a weird story involving technology and human interaction. C'mon Brits, I mean, I'd expect this outta Japan, but y'all? :(
Just a weird story involving technology and human interaction. C'mon Brits, I mean, I'd expect this outta Japan, but y'all? :(
BAND COVER:
Tonight, at the Caledonia, you can hear Scarred But Smarter - a Drivin' N' Cryin' cover band. A friend of mine said they sound JUST LIKE the original line-up of DNC - which hasn't played together since '88 or so. Only, this band weighs a bit more and than the original act. But if you were a fan of that band at all, I would highly recommend going to the Caledonia tonight (wink, wink; nudge, nudge).
Tonight, at the Caledonia, you can hear Scarred But Smarter - a Drivin' N' Cryin' cover band. A friend of mine said they sound JUST LIKE the original line-up of DNC - which hasn't played together since '88 or so. Only, this band weighs a bit more and than the original act. But if you were a fan of that band at all, I would highly recommend going to the Caledonia tonight (wink, wink; nudge, nudge).
Tuesday, May 04, 2004
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT RADIOHEAD:
People are pretty polarized when it comes to Radiohead. Usually, folks either really love 'em, or really hate 'em. There's not usually an in-between. Therefore, it's hard to get an honest review of their music. The critic's mind is usually made up before hearing a note...
Due to this, a study was conducted with a 5th grade class. The fifth graders were required to listen to a variety of Radiohead's material, and draw their reaction to the music. The results are hilarious.
People are pretty polarized when it comes to Radiohead. Usually, folks either really love 'em, or really hate 'em. There's not usually an in-between. Therefore, it's hard to get an honest review of their music. The critic's mind is usually made up before hearing a note...
Due to this, a study was conducted with a 5th grade class. The fifth graders were required to listen to a variety of Radiohead's material, and draw their reaction to the music. The results are hilarious.
TIME-WASTING TIP OF THE DAY: WEATHER-NERD IT UP!
Another great website you can waste time on and still be appreciated by your coworkers is Weather.com. You can go every hour and update your coworkers almost as often, and they will almost always appreciate it. Is there a front on the way? Will it rain tomorrow? How's the weekend looking? Nobody really cares, but becoming the office weather nerd means literally hours of "work" time can be thrown out the window, and your popularity will soar in cases of inclimate weather (granted, this is not always a good thing but at least annoying coworkers will now approach you about weather updates rather than making some lame joke/comment to you when passing by). So, go ahead, weather-nerd it up!
Another great website you can waste time on and still be appreciated by your coworkers is Weather.com. You can go every hour and update your coworkers almost as often, and they will almost always appreciate it. Is there a front on the way? Will it rain tomorrow? How's the weekend looking? Nobody really cares, but becoming the office weather nerd means literally hours of "work" time can be thrown out the window, and your popularity will soar in cases of inclimate weather (granted, this is not always a good thing but at least annoying coworkers will now approach you about weather updates rather than making some lame joke/comment to you when passing by). So, go ahead, weather-nerd it up!
WORD PLAY:
Now, normally I hate poetry, but a good friend of mine recently wrote and got published an entire poetry book involving intricate word play... and it's really good. It has such things as poems in which the word order is the same backwards and forwards, poems that are spelled the same but the breaks in between words are different (giving each a different meaning), and poems that are complete palindromes. The book is called "DRAWN INWARD and other poems" by Mike Maguire and is published by Spineless Books. You can get it at Amazon and Barnes & Noble online. Here's a sample piece in which the word order is the same forwards and backwards (I chose it at random):
Seasons
Leaves fall.
Approaching winter with regret,
we wonder no less.
Together are beauty and truth,
then truth and beauty
are together less.
No wonder we regret.
With winter approaching,
fall leaves.
(Click here for more info/examples/fun with palindromes.)
Now, normally I hate poetry, but a good friend of mine recently wrote and got published an entire poetry book involving intricate word play... and it's really good. It has such things as poems in which the word order is the same backwards and forwards, poems that are spelled the same but the breaks in between words are different (giving each a different meaning), and poems that are complete palindromes. The book is called "DRAWN INWARD and other poems" by Mike Maguire and is published by Spineless Books. You can get it at Amazon and Barnes & Noble online. Here's a sample piece in which the word order is the same forwards and backwards (I chose it at random):
Seasons
Leaves fall.
Approaching winter with regret,
we wonder no less.
Together are beauty and truth,
then truth and beauty
are together less.
No wonder we regret.
With winter approaching,
fall leaves.
(Click here for more info/examples/fun with palindromes.)
Monday, May 03, 2004
BIG POPFEST IN ATHENS THIS SUMMER:
This is gonna be cool. HHBTM Records is hosting a big Popfest in Athens this Summer.
LINE UP:
Wednesday August 4th 2004
Tasty World (afternoon showcase)
Ryan Anderson
Linda Draper
Nerves and Gel
Organ Donor
Half Handed Cloud
Tasty World (night time showcase)
Thank God for Astronauts
Frankenixon
Snoozer
Breezy Porticos
Sisterhood of Convoluted Thinkers
the Smittens
Marshmallow Coast
Thursday August 5th 2004
Tasty World (afternoon showcase)
Calvin Don't Jump
Pipperbago (pipper tkc & winnebago)
the Orchid Pool
Lil Hospital
Fairburn Royals
40 Watt Club (night time showcase)
Red Pony Clock
Astropop 3
Elekibass (TENTATIVE)
Casper & the Cookies
Wee Turtles
Maybellines
Rosebuds
Sunshine Fix
Friday August 6th 2004
Tasty World (afternoon showcase)
XP
Men in Fur
Jen Turrell
My Teenage Stride
Steward
40 Watt Club (night time showcase)
Fairmount Fair (Jimmy & Ian Bumblebear rap band)
Murder Beach
Shumai
Kiddo
Glossary
Snow Faries
Scrabbel
Poison Control Center
Boyracer
Saturday August 7th 2004
Tasty World (afternoon showcase)
Micheal Barrett (6th Great Lake)
Keith John Adams
Hulaboy
Love Letter Band
Birddog
40 Watt Club (night time showcase)
Driver of the Year
Marlboro Chorus
Positions (Charming & Barcelona folks)
Asteroid #4
63 Crayons
Tenki
Bunnygrunt
the Minders
A Website is coming soon with info about tickets and such... www.hhbtm.com/popfest
This is gonna be cool. HHBTM Records is hosting a big Popfest in Athens this Summer.
LINE UP:
Wednesday August 4th 2004
Tasty World (afternoon showcase)
Ryan Anderson
Linda Draper
Nerves and Gel
Organ Donor
Half Handed Cloud
Tasty World (night time showcase)
Thank God for Astronauts
Frankenixon
Snoozer
Breezy Porticos
Sisterhood of Convoluted Thinkers
the Smittens
Marshmallow Coast
Thursday August 5th 2004
Tasty World (afternoon showcase)
Calvin Don't Jump
Pipperbago (pipper tkc & winnebago)
the Orchid Pool
Lil Hospital
Fairburn Royals
40 Watt Club (night time showcase)
Red Pony Clock
Astropop 3
Elekibass (TENTATIVE)
Casper & the Cookies
Wee Turtles
Maybellines
Rosebuds
Sunshine Fix
Friday August 6th 2004
Tasty World (afternoon showcase)
XP
Men in Fur
Jen Turrell
My Teenage Stride
Steward
40 Watt Club (night time showcase)
Fairmount Fair (Jimmy & Ian Bumblebear rap band)
Murder Beach
Shumai
Kiddo
Glossary
Snow Faries
Scrabbel
Poison Control Center
Boyracer
Saturday August 7th 2004
Tasty World (afternoon showcase)
Micheal Barrett (6th Great Lake)
Keith John Adams
Hulaboy
Love Letter Band
Birddog
40 Watt Club (night time showcase)
Driver of the Year
Marlboro Chorus
Positions (Charming & Barcelona folks)
Asteroid #4
63 Crayons
Tenki
Bunnygrunt
the Minders
A Website is coming soon with info about tickets and such... www.hhbtm.com/popfest
TUESDAY HAPPENINGS:
Tomorrow, Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers will release his solo album from a couple years back for the first time (legitimately, anyway). It's called "Killers and Stars". I guess the reason I mention it (other than it's damn good) is that it has a quote that's been stuck in my head all day. From the song "Cat Power" (yes, about Georgia-born singer who recently played Atlanta): "I don't mean to sound unsympathetic to your plight, but if you're really so shy, why are you standing in the light?" Good stuff.
(If you want the DBT acoustic show from this weekend, go here. Thanks again to Sloan for the posting, and CP for the taping.)
Also, Hayride and Donkey Punch will be playing at the Lunch Paper tomorrow night. Might be the last show ever in the bar's current location, so should be a fun time.
Tomorrow, Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers will release his solo album from a couple years back for the first time (legitimately, anyway). It's called "Killers and Stars". I guess the reason I mention it (other than it's damn good) is that it has a quote that's been stuck in my head all day. From the song "Cat Power" (yes, about Georgia-born singer who recently played Atlanta): "I don't mean to sound unsympathetic to your plight, but if you're really so shy, why are you standing in the light?" Good stuff.
(If you want the DBT acoustic show from this weekend, go here. Thanks again to Sloan for the posting, and CP for the taping.)
Also, Hayride and Donkey Punch will be playing at the Lunch Paper tomorrow night. Might be the last show ever in the bar's current location, so should be a fun time.
GMAIL GAME:
After my last post, I thought of a fun game to waste some time at work. Here's the rules...
- E-mail us at thedayjobs@gmail.com
- Use any text you'd like for Subject Line and Body...
- Try to guess what ad will appear in your message. (Hint: read the previous post about how Gmail selects ads)
- Whoever guesses their ad gets posting privileges for a week! (I know, what a grand prize... right?)
After my last post, I thought of a fun game to waste some time at work. Here's the rules...
- E-mail us at thedayjobs@gmail.com
- Use any text you'd like for Subject Line and Body...
- Try to guess what ad will appear in your message. (Hint: read the previous post about how Gmail selects ads)
- Whoever guesses their ad gets posting privileges for a week! (I know, what a grand prize... right?)
WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM WITH GMAIL?
For those that have not yet heard about gmail, it's the new web-based free e-mail service being provided by Google. What separates this service from others is the disk space allotted to each user. With Gmail, you are allowed to use 1 GB of disk space (as compared to 4 MB w/ Yahoo or 2 MB w/ Hotmail). This prevents you from ever having to delete an e-mail... it even has really nice search functions that allow you to find old messages.
So, sounds too good to be true, right? Well, the problem most people have had with Gmail is that is scans your e-mails for keywords, then inserts relevant ads into your messages. So if I sent you a message about whips and chains, an ad for "Passion of the Christ" would likely appear in my e-mail. Privacy advocates have a big problem with this.
Personally, I don't care about that. I assume that every e-mail I send is being read by at least 5 people that I don't want reading it. Therefore, I never put sensitive information in e-mails. So scan away Google... and thanks for the 1 GB!
For those that have not yet heard about gmail, it's the new web-based free e-mail service being provided by Google. What separates this service from others is the disk space allotted to each user. With Gmail, you are allowed to use 1 GB of disk space (as compared to 4 MB w/ Yahoo or 2 MB w/ Hotmail). This prevents you from ever having to delete an e-mail... it even has really nice search functions that allow you to find old messages.
So, sounds too good to be true, right? Well, the problem most people have had with Gmail is that is scans your e-mails for keywords, then inserts relevant ads into your messages. So if I sent you a message about whips and chains, an ad for "Passion of the Christ" would likely appear in my e-mail. Privacy advocates have a big problem with this.
Personally, I don't care about that. I assume that every e-mail I send is being read by at least 5 people that I don't want reading it. Therefore, I never put sensitive information in e-mails. So scan away Google... and thanks for the 1 GB!
LINK FROM LAST WEEK:
For those of you that missed the J Mascis & The Fog show last week at the Watt, here's a link to a full, CD-quality recording of it (click here). It's in a format I'm unfamiliar with, but luckily, there's instructions here. It's only up for a limited time, so if you want it, go download it now and figure it out later. (And many thanks to taper-extraordinaire Sloan Simpson for this one - he's awesome, but you Athens folks already knew that.)
For those of you that missed the J Mascis & The Fog show last week at the Watt, here's a link to a full, CD-quality recording of it (click here). It's in a format I'm unfamiliar with, but luckily, there's instructions here. It's only up for a limited time, so if you want it, go download it now and figure it out later. (And many thanks to taper-extraordinaire Sloan Simpson for this one - he's awesome, but you Athens folks already knew that.)
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