times like these: 20051002

A draft of the final plan, which has been years in the making and is expected to be released later this month, says a large outbreak that began in Asia would be likely, because of modern travel patterns, to reach the United States within "a few months or even weeks."

Robbie Williams defends Kate Moss over cocaine scandal

Menudo Festival to return on weekend

CSI: Los Angeles

10:30am (PST)-- Call to the LAPD. Request removal of graffiti-laden, parking space taking fruit truck in front of apartment.

11:00am--Pick-up Furey, travel to Rhino Records. Drop off pillows, grab some tea at Peet's.

1:00--Return to Furey's having traveled 7 miles round trip in 3 hours. Inspect bum shower in his parking garage complete with Irish Spring soap, razor, and tooth brush. Walk to hardware store, buy lock for water faucet. Bum shower secured.

1:30--Drive (again) to Kinare. Park near Detroit Street apartments. Witness suspicious package on southwest corner of La Brea and Fountain. Notify West Hollywood sheriff department. Continue on to Kinare. Order ginger/mushroom chicken with brown rice.

2:15--Deposit Furey on corner of Formosa and Willoughby. Continue home to find fruit truck still there but not "open" for business.

4:00--After brief workout, construct rudimentary litter removal device from a nail and broomstick. Proceed to pick up litter on "front lawn" and sidewalk. Successfully convince neighbors that I am crazier then they are.

5:30--Watch Randy Johnson give up a three run homer in the first.

Kasabian: 'We'd love to work with Oasis'

before, during, and after recent oasis show. behavior beforehand kept these individuals from seeing kasabian.

O'Reilly compared Irish immigration to enslavement of African-Americans

Landowners must yield to ballpark

America's favorite past time: The government taking your land to build a private stadium (sponsored by Fedex) in order to play America's favorite past time. Ironic or idiotic. You make the call.

Start Me Up...

Rolling Stones Concert Interrupted

God (part II)

White House denies Bush God claim

Sigur Ros

Sigur Ros at the Hollywood Bowl
You know that feeling you get when you start to suspect that you are seeing and hearing something special, something epic? That happened last night at the Hollywood Bowl as Sigur Ros completely defied my expectations. As the Santa Ana winds blew warmly through the hills, Sigur Ros created a musical soundscape that was relentlessly beautiful, sad, and inspiring all at once. Not familiar with their work beforehand, they have at least one more fan. Bravo.

-thanks lesli for the ticket
-if only CDog was there

Energy

Ever notice that the solution is never to scale back. No that would be weak. Fuckin' bullshit. Too much money to be made. Hoodwinked by the christian corporatists. Brilliant. Hey, I got a bright fuckin' idea. How about you lazy Americans get out of your 10mpg guzzlers and walk. Or maybe not keep the a/c at 65 degrees in a sub-tropical zone. We get what we deserve...
Drilling (not your mom)
Nuclear
I'm not trying to be some pussy liberal, just seems to me that as a race we can't come up with any brighter ideas then build more, drill more. How 'bout some fuckin' immigration and/or population control. "They" just want more consumers...blah, blah, blah.

Christmas Shopping

Lesli is taking orders for custom handmade pillows/handbags/ and jewelry. These are great items for your girlfriend, mom, sister, or queer buddy. Visit www.lessercraft.com and contact Lesli directly. She can customize an idea you have or pull something really cool out of her ass. Remember to ask for "the family discount". Her work is now being featured at Duck Soup pop culture stores.

Charlie Hunter Trio

Charlie Hunter live at McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, CA 2001. I was at this show and now thanks to some sound geeks and the internets I can relive the whole experience at home. If you want your ass blown out by some SERIOUS groovin' muicianship download this now. You'll also need MacAmp Lite. Download the version w/ plug-ins already (PC users Winamp should suffice). Get to work, it's worth it.

Who the fuck is...

Jessica Alba? And more importantly, when will she go away?

Recommendations

"The Constant Gardener"
Saw this film last night. Anything but the chick flick I imagined it to be. A disturbing story strikingly shot with great acting and direction. Go see it.

"NIN/ With Teeth"
Before Hot Topic made anger marketable, Trent Reznor was a genius. His last few albums were boring but "With Teeth" manages to make NIN almost relevant again. Or maybe it's more proof that anything Dave Grohl (on drums) touches turns to gold.

THE GI DIET
I'm not embarrassed to admit I'm recommending a diet. This is working well for me. It's pretty much common sense shit. Low fat, whole wheat carbs, veggies, fruit, lean meats. Don't be a fuckin pig, exercise, vodka over whiskey, amstel over heineken.

Take Your Gun To Work Day

Proposed law: Companies can't keep employees from bringing guns to work
NRA-backed bills raise freedom, safety concerns

Jason Garcia
Orlando Sentinel
Posted October 2 2005, 5:54 PM EDT

TALLAHASSEE -- Florida businesses could soon face criminal charges if they try to stop employees from bringing guns to work in their cars, thrusting the state into a growing national debate pitting individual freedom against job safety.

Backed by the National Rifle Association, two state lawmakers have filed bills that would allow workers to have guns at work, as long as the weapons remain locked in their vehicles.

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