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2007-12-11T00:31:00.000-05:00

NoPlayerGPPPGFGMFGAFG%3Malik Boothe23.52825.00%4Eugene Lawrence21171450.00%5Larry Wright217.5122157.14%10D.J. Kennedy2851435.71%11Tomas Jasiulionis244580.00%15Dele Coker244757.14%22Sean Evans222540.00%

2006-05-08T14:45:00.000-04:00

I like how it’s not hard to start a conversation about the Bush administration with a picture from a Yale fraternity. That’s pretty cool - and easy research too!

Average Homeboy!

2006-04-25T12:15:00.000-04:00

What sphinx of cement and aluminum bashed open their skulls?

2006-04-17T12:18:00.000-04:00

Uh oh, literary beef!My friend sent a note about the Howl Counterreading. April 17th is the date Columbia has chosen to celebrate both Allen Ginsberg’s poem “Howl” and the publication of an anthology on the effect of the poem fifty years later. And basically, a group called the Underground Literary Alliance does not like the admission fee ($15), stating that this event caters to the rich

Giuliani Time (Perhaps the Beginning of a Series?)

2006-04-12T15:28:00.000-04:00

A post and comment string on the upcoming movie Giuliani Time (the movie's title is taken from the line a cop supposedly said before broom-sticking Mr. Abner Louima) from Gothamist. The site has some interesting quotes from and around Giuliani. I put in a comment also, stating:I was born in New York, lived through Koch, Dinkins, Giuliani. I was even indiapers for Beame. It's important to note

Prince, Inarticulate??

2006-04-12T11:02:00.000-04:00

A letter to EUR on Prince not making an appearance on American Idol:Sharon W., Indianapolis, IN:"Regarding 'Prince Declines Appearanceon American Idol' (04-11-06 EUR) -- afterreading the article, I said, 'and WHOis surprised by that?'Prince is an exceptionally gifted person.BUT, all of us who have followed him sincethe mid-80s remember when he could (orwould) barely make a complete sentencein

Shut yo' mouth! I'm just talkin' 'bout Bloomberg (Then that's all right)

2006-03-31T15:04:00.000-05:00

A main-- and awfully lame-- humor staple is having a nasally voiced, preferably white person reciting hip hop language, lyrics, or names in public. It's not that funny when you think into it-- it's just language at best, and often belies a pandering attitude at worst. Still it shows up in Lifetime movies, in CBS dramas, and now...from Mayor Bloomberg??In announcing "Hip Hop Week," October 12-17th

Hustle + Oh, No.

2006-03-06T13:43:00.000-05:00

It's hard to divest myself from the thought that other black people are my brothers/ brethren; when really, they are not necessarily like me. For example, I'd have a hard time publicly acting and singing about how hard it is to be a pimp when my depicted pimp life isn't very hard. And let's not talk about Crash, but thanks to Dora for sending this analysis of Crash by Jeff Chang and Sylvia

2006-02-08T10:29:00.000-05:00

Here is Forbes.com's list of the world's most corrupt countries. A list of dangerous and politically cronyist places to be sure, but also a suspicious list. Note that this is a list of World Bank/ IMF fund recipients and countries where it's hard to set up oil companies and low-wage textile and clothing shops. And note the language to color in the African countries. And of course the USA is not

2006-02-01T15:25:00.000-05:00

Hey, did anyone else know that it's tax-free week on clothes and footwear (under $110)? Time to do a little bit more shopping.

2006-01-31T09:50:00.000-05:00

The Daily News has a quick analysis of Dubya the National Shrub's facial expressions. Prepare for tonight's State of the Union address and catch Dubya when he nervous (read: not telling the whole truth).p.s. R.I.P. Coretta Scott King.

2006-01-24T15:29:00.000-05:00

The Democrats are the "Lyin' Ass Boyfriend Party." So true. I've been quiet about mentioning it, thinking that maybe he does SOMETHING behind the scenes, but Harry Reid is an ineffectual, soft-spoken man. And the California Senators, two women nicknamed "Ali" and "Frasier" by Bush, aren't kicking down doors right now either.

2006-01-23T15:01:00.000-05:00

In case you were wondering, here is Chuck Norris' reply to the Chuck Norris facts:I'm aware of the made up declarations about me that have recently begun to appear on the Internet and in emails as "Chuck Norris facts." I've seen some of them. Some are funny. Some are pretty far out. Being more a student of the Wild West than the wild world of the Internet, I'm not quite sure what to make of it.

2006-01-20T16:02:00.000-05:00

Well. This is interesting:Transport workers reject new contractTransit workers voted against a new contract by a margin of 7 votes, opening the possibility of another strike, said Roger Toussaint, president of Transport Workers Union Local 100, at a press conference Friday....The rejected deal with the MTA -- reached after a three-day work stoppage last month -- included a pay increase of 10.9%

2006-01-20T14:30:00.000-05:00

The One Store I Get Excited ForTrader Joe's In NYC! Finally, the store has an arrival date. I blame Anna-Lu for my Trader Joe's love. But what a fine store it is. I will happily travel with TJ bags on the subway.

2006-01-17T13:10:00.000-05:00

Culture ShockWhile I don't agree with all of Daryl James' assertions, this is an interesting article. The article is located at http://www.eurweb.com/story.cfm?id=24371 and here is the text.Paradigm (n) 1. One that serves as a pattern or model. 2. A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality for the community that shares them, especially in an

2006-01-04T09:48:00.000-05:00

a shameless plug from one of my LA friends, who has finally gotten her first credited writing job on network TV. it's on a midseason show called "4 kings" starring seth green. her email to her friends: Hello, all. Laura Gutin here with a brief note regarding the premiere of "Four Kings" on NBC this Thursday at 8:30pm (7:30pm Central).As you may or may not know, I was a staff writer on "Four

2005-12-30T15:48:00.000-05:00

I of course will have nothing to do with the first program mentioned in this article. Nope. Nosiree. I won't be doing those progress reports. Nope. Not I.

2005-12-30T14:07:00.000-05:00

I have become a selfish jerk:- I have been shamelessly promoting my blog. I tell people “why, I posted it on Live Journal.” “Gosh, I posted it on Pico.” Like I am that important. People come to read when they wanna, and it’s cocknoxious of me to ask them to step out of their routines—which probably involve more work than I do—to read my mealy mouthed whining! (But read my/ our sports blog.)- The

2005-12-29T10:57:00.000-05:00

Here is a pretty good list of some of the worst television of the year.

2005-12-22T09:29:00.000-05:00

This morning Alissa met me with a bag the size of a well-fed 10 year old. We walked to Atlantic/ Flatbush, in hopes of finding a ride... and there was a yellow cab, empty of passengers and lights on, in the middle of the street. Sweet! He didn't even pass me by! It took 40 minutes by car, traffic on Flatbush and gridlock on Broadway being the culprits.post: from the Defend Brooklyn mailing list:

2005-12-21T16:36:00.000-05:00

Escalade-ationSo in response to Mayor Bloomberg calling the TWU workers selfish, cowardly, and thugs, Roger Toussaint, head of the TWU, responded this afternoon by likening their struggle to Rosa Parks' struggle and bringing up the lack of days off/ holiday provisions on Martin Luther King Day. And the story of a transit worker with a child who couldn't get days off.This ain't gonna end this week

2005-12-21T15:33:00.000-05:00

Day DeuxLess cold today; walking makes a body tired. But I feel good, exercised; which is the perfect antidote to the malaise I've been feeling recently. Plus it takes a moment like this to remind me how much I love certain people. Also, shopping at Century 21 was quick and easy. More people in the store than I would have guessed but free enough at lunchtime to get some clothes.Last night I

2005-12-20T12:25:00.000-05:00

What some New Yorkers are saying about the transit strikeopposition seems to be based on people's whining inconvenience (serve me, meat! and smile when i can't understand the subway map and my brittle voice shrieks at you!) and on the premise that being a transit worker is a desirable job. also, the premise that since the rest of the world is getting unlovingly screwed out of pensions that

2005-12-20T09:43:00.000-05:00

Transit Strike 2005!I went to bed last night knowing that it was actually going to happen. The Transit Workers’ Union was going to walk off the job; the MTA representative came out and spun the negotiations his way, the TWU representative spun the negotiations that way. The news reporters clenched their jaws and pursed their lips to deliver the news. The traffic reporters spat gloom and doom. I

2005-12-16T16:26:00.000-05:00

From the NY Times, about the strike on the private bus lines likely to happen on Monday. I bring this up because I live out there, with some pretty cruddy bus service to begin with, and at $5/ dollar van ride, i'll take the LIRR, thanks. or just stay with my girlfriend as long as she'll have me. you know, becausde mike bloomberg told me i should. anyway, here is some text from the article:The

2005-12-13T13:08:00.000-05:00

Normally I’d talk about the extreme self-absorption and anti-tabloid snobbery of the NY Times (Hi! This is Queens here! We exist!) but this is an interesting article, short and sweet, about one transit worker. I like it not only because the writer is one of the kids from the HS (Sewell. I know a funny story that Cappy might know too!), but also because the article talks in monetary and time terms

2005-12-09T10:28:00.000-05:00

In case you don’t know about the local papers—I suppose “tabloids” can be used to segregate them from the classy and regal New York Times—a little proof positive that the NY Post is very chummy with Fox News and into promoting conservative concepts on New York’s populace (as if reading Andrea Peyser wasn’t enough. Or the mug shots of negroes).There’s no link to the article because I wouldn’t want

2005-11-14T11:47:00.000-05:00

HiatusThis is a NaNo haitus-- not that I am getting far in the novel-- but I break it for this article about the changing New York (and how we used to be able to say "I'm from New York and that meant that even if you were sheltered you could probably throw a punch or hire someone who could), from the NY Times. Yes, the article is about video games. An excerpt:WHEN we say, "I'm a New Yorker," we

2005-11-03T10:04:00.000-05:00

NBA Preview at the sports blog, Athletes in Action (sixstarcamp.blogspot.com)

2005-10-31T09:29:00.000-05:00

Halloween was spent as a member of the Incredibles. We had all four (Dash and Violet/ Invisigirl played by Silver and Lara; Mr Incredible by Gulshan; Elastigirl by Dora) and damn we looked good.Little did Mr Incredible know that I didn't want to know about his woman's mild-mannered alter-ego... and that Frozone always gets the girl.It's because chicks just love my draws.post-script. I am now

2005-10-27T10:23:00.000-04:00

Festiva 10.27.05I’m having a bit of a Molly-fest these days. Not that I know her so well, she’s more Alex’ friend than mine, even though I saw her at times before she moved to Oregon. So I am jacking ideas from her, like the list of books a few posts ago, and now, the idea of 100 things to do in the next calendar year. My list is not yet ready and may be read only by me… but it’s going to be done

2005-10-24T15:47:00.000-04:00

Fred, Please Talk To Your Woman. 10.24.05Wilma. Oh Wilma. Thanks, Hurricane Wilma; you have ripped up the roof of my pappy’s barn and flattened his crops. But the house in FLA is OK and so is my dad, sans electricity, of course. Ok! A Wilma fundraiser! Who wants to go volunteer their time and farming expertise and come see the house in Florida? How about you? And you? We’ll plant things and build

2005-10-19T14:36:00.000-04:00

Been busy with work! I’ll tell y’all about it very soon. But for now, here is a post, jacked from Molly. Apparently, Time magazine has listed their group of the best novels ever. So I adopted Molly’s post (and her notations- bold for read, italics as explained below, “I tried” for the ones I part-read) and I ask you the same question: what should I have read from this list that I have not? [--

2005-10-15T13:21:00.000-04:00

Updating from Dora's. She is the best girlfriend ever. Unfortunately, I must leave her now for the Joshua Tree. This is what happens when I am away from email for 24 hours! Oh well, it was mighty worth it for a quiet night of snuggly wuggly. See, since Dora and I are the couple with the most friends ever it's quite rare for an evening of no interruptions. oh, again with the snuggly wuggly! [--

2005-10-12T18:25:00.000-04:00

He's Courthousin' 10.12.05From the EUR:DMX GETS HIS B-BOY STANCE ON OUTSIDE COURT: Rapper does impromptu Photo shoot for media following hearing. *Rapper DMX hit media cameras with the classic ghetto prom pose (knelt down, fingers touching chin, looking off to the side) following his appearance at a hearing Tuesday at the Queens Criminal Court building. Cameras snapped away as DMX hit

2005-10-12T08:45:00.000-04:00

[If A Title Was Encompassing You Would Not Require The Post] 10.11.05The problem with Floridian fruit is that everything is different. The limes are orange on the inside, the pumpkins talk smack, the sweet potatoes laugh to see such sport and the papayas run away with the spoon. In all seriousness, I believe I am drinking hot limeade but I might be drinking hot water over a fruit only meant for

2005-10-11T10:48:00.000-04:00

[Titles are Restrictive/ Bougeois/ Pre-Modern Writing Conventions] 10.11.05This weekend I got to see the morning show, Dora and Dylan on… After seeing the spec show, I can tell you that this is going to be the best AM talk show since Katie Couric purchased her cute + youthful smile. It was chill, Nikki G turned 30 and Debs made an awesomely designed scrapbook—3 of them in fact. And on Sunday Dora

2005-10-07T14:34:00.000-04:00

Nine Days In Cali By Picothe photo set, enjoy!!Ok. So, I should post something, blog a little, tell y’all about last week's trip to San Diego and California. I have to write a post that inspires vicious envy, the kind of post where you just kick yourself for not being there, filled with jokes, deadpan filth, and a moral code you just can’t quite put your finger on.Basically, I want it to be the

2005-10-07T00:43:00.000-04:00

But... Is Lauryn Hill Still Crazy? 10.7.05A couple of days ago those hip kids in the know, Rinda and Lana-P aka Lanky P, forwarded me info for an event called “TakebackTV,” held by Current TV. We had no idea what this was about but De La Soul, Slum Village, and Fishbone were playing, with a Lauryn Hill appearance. Now, all the cool kids will say the same things—De La is awesome! Slum Village is

2005-10-05T11:58:00.000-04:00

Some Presidentinal Words on the Racial DivideThis is a copy of the article taken from the EURWeb.BUSH ADDRESSES COUNTRY’S RACIAL DIVIDE: During Tuesday press conference, President asked how he would bridge gap post Katrina and Bill Bennett. *Yesterday, President Bush held a press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House to underscore his support for new Supreme Court Justice nominee

2005-09-23T18:38:00.000-04:00

The Place At DawnFriday, 4.45 AM (EST)The first time I have been on an airport tarmac, the end of the night... or the beginning of the morning. We are led through ramps and onto other temporary ramps and then onto the ground level I have only seen from great-ish heights. And the Comair plane? I don't know what type of plane it is but I just hope I don't vomit. The thing is a large biplane. Space

2005-09-21T08:48:00.000-04:00

The Return of the Marge 9.21.05Marge is back in the states after a great “surprise friends, Marge is back” party at Park Bar on 15th this past Sunday. It’s good to see things are all the same, even a year after his not-quite-deportation. To wit:We meet up in the afternoon but Marge and I think we’re meeting in different places. He asks if I’m annoyed and I of course lie because it doesn’t mean

2005-09-15T15:15:00.000-04:00

Go to Google.Type in the word "failure," look at the first link that pops up.Thanks, Starla!

2005-09-15T13:46:00.000-04:00

our president, writing a note to condoleeza rice, while at the UN World Summit. the text: "i may need a bathroom break." thanks to reuters. #1 or #2, president shrub?

2005-09-15T13:33:00.000-04:00

Quotes on the Katrina DisasterHere are some quotes, sent by Rob in SD:25 Mind-Numbingly Stupid Quotes About Hurricane Katrina And Its Aftermath1) "I don't think anybody anticipated the breach of the levees." -President Bush, on "Good Morning America," Sept. 1, 2005, six days after repeated warnings from experts about the scope of damage expected from Hurricane Katrina 2) "What I'm hearing which

2005-09-13T13:59:00.000-04:00

The Music 9.13.05I have some great song files I have been receiving, thanks to everyone’s favorite dhol player and metrosexual, the Paul Wall lover, Sharma. So if you have an interesting or obscure track you'd like to send me, email that joint, or i-m me. I love listening to new music while I'm at work. It gtakes the edge off of the boredom and off of the jackasses at Cafe Metro I deal with on

2005-09-13T10:28:00.000-04:00

The Good Plus 9.12.05Go vote today. I mean, Democrats. If I have a republican reader, let me know. I'll even partisan up the conversations. Really.Check out this poll/ ranking of presidents from the Wall Street Journal. You’ll want to check out the methodology. It’s interesting at best, interestingly weighted. It’s got 5-6 more days as an active link so read this joint.My favorite bit is that

2005-09-12T17:18:00.000-04:00

A Good Barbecue Brings Summer Back for an Encore 9.12.05The Kuub-a-cue-a-ganza was a smashing success. Thanks to the work of Fuzzy and Jeremy. Special thanks to Eben for bringing coolers, everyone who brought stuff; And extra special credit to Gully for driving to pick me up, pick up materials, helping me haul stuff, and most importantly, brokering the deal to share/ use the grill. When we walked

2005-09-09T11:55:00.000-04:00

Voting Guides!The lady friend had forwarded this to me a few days ago, but it's an easy voting guide for the NYC Democratic primary this coming Tuesday. Get off your lazy ass and vote.Voting Guide.Oh, you want more?

2005-09-04T15:59:00.000-04:00

Up North, My Life Has Been Good 9.3.05I have been reluctant to post my usual happy-go-lucky, deadpan quick notes and rants about my social life in light of the events in New Orleans. But some quick shots, because the living has been hella good:Ran into a friend, Jason; I’ve known him since kindergarten. I haven’t hung out with him since junior high school and I last saw him in college. He called

2005-09-04T15:58:00.000-04:00

I know at times it is hard to find many writers/ bloggers going against popular opinion, but I always love to hear the other side. Does anyone have any links to anyone defending FEMA/ George Bush’s “work” in New Orleans? I know it’s fairly indefensible in my eyes, but there’s always someone with another opinion… even if that opinion is some archaic ridiculous survival of the fittest collateral

2005-09-03T08:18:00.000-04:00

from Talking Points Memo"...One might note as an aside that the administration is putting a lot of weight on the claim that it simply wasn't foreseeable how bad things were going to be, even though people knew there was going to be a major storm. And yet a similar lack of foresight apparently leaves many of the victims with primary responsibility for their own deaths.I'll let the logicians pick

2005-09-01T18:41:00.000-04:00

A Rant By Chaz 9.1.05 concerning the government's response to the New Orleans/ Gulf Coast disaster. Not that anything could prevent forces of nature, but the evacuation has been slow, people are dying and the images are frankly horrifying. Here is a rant from Chicago; Chaz, take it away. this is printed with very limited edits and editor's notes.Fact: Both FEMA and the Red Cross identified a cat

2005-09-01T12:57:00.000-04:00

W Indian Day Parade 9.1.05A good September to all of you. It’s a pretty day, and it’s worth mentioning. Yesterday was a long day*, humid and sweaty, but not so hot, oppressive and thick, leaving sweat on your head and on your body and in your clothes where it won’t dry. And inside it was the same, everyone in a cranky mood, on edge, not up to doing much work.And then there is today, bright and

2005-08-31T10:31:00.000-04:00

Back to School Mix for Silver 8.31.05For his new academic/ statistical forays. It's very hard to find songs about or titled with "variance" or "correlation." Did my best. Likelihoods, probabilities, books, and references to hypothesis testing.1. ice cube: the first day of school (intro from "american me")2. the roots: the next movement3. average white band: work to do4. boards of canada: music is

2005-08-30T10:15:00.000-04:00

Hey, I Have To Put Something on the Blog. 8.30.05I hope Silver’s first day of class was edifying. Because this is exciting, he gets to try something fairly different. Maybe even interesting. Maybe even something he finds worthwhile? But what will we do without the complaints about work or the constant IM’ing?Meanwhile, I’m all finished with school, complete with degree, out on the job hunt path.

2005-08-22T10:03:00.000-04:00

This One Needs to Stop Making Friends With Bartenders 8.22.05a hurried post, i have to get some work doneRecap:Friday night I was in search of something to do so I linked up with Lana-P and Jules and their Irish friends. Good kids. The guy and I talked about early to mid-90’s music. We’re old. He likes the Stone Roses which will of course thrill one of my readers. We tried to get into this party

2005-08-19T18:37:00.000-04:00

Today is Peter Gallagher's birthday. He turns 50, and I think Kiki should throw him a big ol' party for all the crap he has to put up with (with such humor and grace).Off to meet Lana-P and Jailbird Sammy and other kids.

2005-08-16T13:10:00.000-04:00

In Case You Didn’t Feel Like Asking About My Weekend. 8.16.05Friday night I did karaoke to celebrate Holiday’s leaving. I sang Bobby Brown’s “Every Little Step” and I must have been good because some girl freaked me. And then she spanked my ass raw. Saturday I played softball. It was 90 degrees. I kept hitting the ball and running; I hit a triple to begin with and by the time I hit a 5th inning

2005-08-12T12:59:00.000-04:00

Demons Are Trying to Escape My Ass 8.12.05Last night after work I met up with mjr for really no good reason. So we had beers and a burger and mjr convinces me to have one more.Which leads to:• Seeing an old boss on the mean streets of no-longer-Hell’s Kitchen.• Drinking with the sweetest and most affectionate kid, Sophie, from the HS—she was my favorite when I ran peer counseling.• Talking to her

2005-08-11T13:35:00.000-04:00

Two For the Gallery1.I am in an office with some attractive young women and something I have become used to is that when an attractive woman walks by, they usually have an attractive scent. Not always cologne—often it’s a lotion or a shampoo or a soap. But it attaches to memory, as scents are supposed to. The women here, however, are scentless. Or maybe I am not leaning close enough. But it makes

2005-08-11T13:34:00.000-04:00

2.Second: what are your feelings on the upcoming mayoral and senatorial (sp?) races?

2005-08-10T07:33:00.000-04:00

Rector? I Was Very Gentle When Tapping That Ass 8.10.05A rector at St. Patrick's has been charged with shucking his vows, and his robe, and getting biblical with a married secretary. A man who railed against our sex-saturated society. At least he knows what he's talking about!Nice work. Remember kids, don't become a priest because people will laugh harder when you are caught with your secretary.

2005-08-09T07:50:00.000-04:00

More MIA picsthanks to lana-p.the hip fansthe long linethe M.I.A. set

2005-08-08T07:14:00.000-04:00

Five Notes 8.7.05<>Spent Friday night with mjr and the wondertwin. We drank and talked trash.<>Missed out on going dancing on Saturday with Cappy and Ali-Pack.<>Sunday: M.I.A. show. I didn’t like the sound of her—junior league rhymes, a cruddy hodgepodge of garage and grime and dancehall and hip hop and dance pop. Overhyped by MTV. The it-girl that everyone wants to see (what happened to the

2005-08-05T10:54:00.000-04:00

guess who's back!the laptop returned all fixed. yesterday around noon. four days! impressive. more later.

2005-08-01T08:45:00.000-04:00

A Better InkSo, the nuclear option has happened to my laptop. The hard disk has gone from full of Pico's writing/ schoolwork/ info to a set of red letters that add up to useless during a diagnostic check at the Apple store. So it goes. It would be better if I had backed up more of my school stuff or the progress I made on fiction pieces. Or saved the name/ time/ location of my interview on

2005-07-26T09:38:00.000-04:00

Supreme Court Note.Since when was "I have no recollection of being a member" an excuse? Especially for a lawyer? Isn't that what the guilty say?This guy is brilliant. I am sure you have heard of the Arabic Assassin, a wanna-be rapper with no record deal that worked as a baggage screener. Until he was found out and fired. What a great way to get publicity- his name is now nationwide and it won't

2005-07-22T08:47:00.000-04:00

Search Me Where It Smells FunnyAnother hot ass day in New York City. But we have a new wrinkle—bag searches on the subways! Is the city/ police administration in DC instituting this change if not, why not? All I know is that I’m glad I have been keeping my concealed weapon at home… I wonder if the cops will report this weekend about how many brass knuckles, plastic + metal unregistered weapons,

2005-07-13T01:57:00.000-04:00

camp. 7.13.05camp was awesome. rewarding. almost inspiring. this time, you could feel the african heroes theme. the kids liked it even though we made some hasty rain-date plans on friday; all the locations we were supposed to have at the college seemed to be taken over by the other camp groups. i understand we have to share the space... but i did think we had those assigned to us. small potatoes.

2005-07-06T14:19:00.000-04:00

East River Waterfront?I didn't know the city was working on the East River Waterfront. Is this going to get in the way of Black Top Street Hockey? Though I think the proposal stops short of the East River Park where today's hip heroes bang, scrape, and sprain their way to street hockey glory.

2005-07-06T13:04:00.000-04:00

In My Time of Slacking 7.6.05I have been working towards camp. And reading a lot. A trio of highlights:She’s Just Not That Into You is interesting, but I really hope my female friends can figure out when a fella is jerking them around. I also realized that I have been “not that into” a number of women I’ve dated. Hm.Read Fall River Dreams, in part because I am ingesting more basketball books and

2005-07-06T12:59:00.000-04:00

Explanations of Post-Autistic Economics 7.6.05From True Cost Economics:[Economist Bernard Guerrien addressed the] disconnect between mainstream neoclassical economics instruction and reality. Economics has an ideological function, he told them, to put forth the idea that the markets will resolve everything. In fact, he added, economic theory absolutely doesn’t show that.But why “post-autistic?”

2005-06-30T17:09:00.000-04:00

Water Advisory 6.30.05From Crain's NY Business, a water advisory for NYC for the next 24 hours:Water advisory issued for cityNew York City’s health department issued a water advisory, citing potential problems with the city’s water processing following recent heavy rainstorms.The health department recommended that boiled water be used for the next 24 hours by infants, the elderly, pregnant women

2005-06-30T11:14:00.000-04:00

Yuppster. 6.30.05so my dear friend has this great website, yuppster.com. well, i think it's great. but she and i have discussed a little bit of how to get people looking at her site. it's mostly about cool things and accouterments one can pick up. you know, for the hipsters.but how to get e-attention? serve up some ideas, people. what have you seen? what works? what gets your attention. and don't

2005-06-30T11:11:00.000-04:00

Because I Was Too Lazy To Post This Beforei've been lazy about posting. i am sitting in eben cripplefinger's house, waiting for one of his compatriots to join us. then we'll have breakfast and make our way to our second mets game in two days. because we're cool like that.last weekend in a nutshell: good times, saw kandle before she left town,missed holiday at the mermaid parade saturday. jill c

2005-06-24T14:31:00.000-04:00

congrats to the spurs. they sucked less than the pistons.and best wishes to eben who has his finger cut open and metal pinned today.

2005-06-23T16:07:00.000-04:00

What The Hell? 6.23.05At Eben Cripplefinger's, watching the NY Mets hold on by their fingernails to a 4-3 lead over the Philadelphia Sillies.Just read:The Supreme Court today backed the right of local governments to snatch lands/ property on the behalf of private developers, if the development promotes economic development.The dissenter's view, from Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and taken from the

2005-06-22T16:26:00.000-04:00

kebop 6.22.05yesterday was the longest day of the year. so, drinking ensued. funny how a lot of people have tuesday evening plans. but i had some company- gully/ nicky brooklyn, her friend cat, and friend douglas, mjunior, haylz, starla, marea, pixel and jamie, eben cripplefinger and his nurse nascar anna, rini, and victor who left early. all chillin in the back of DBA until we had to fill our

2005-06-20T11:44:00.000-04:00

Eben's finger.

2005-06-20T11:17:00.000-04:00

Southpaw Plus 6.20.05Saturday was a camp meeting and finally a meeting of 3/4 of the secret helicopter society - myself, Niffer, and Rini. Niffer's building has a backyard and we sat on deck hairs, drinking wine and enjoying one of the last cool nights we would have, catching up. We also went dancing at Southpaw and those two left me with Ali Pack, Rizzle, and friends. Cesar came, and Gully

2005-06-17T13:58:00.000-04:00

Pico's Linguistic Profile:55% General American English30% Yankee15% Dixie0% Midwestern0% Upper MidwesternWhat Kind of American English Do You Speak?

2005-06-17T11:56:00.000-04:00

Airborne/ Fracture 6.17.05A couple of days ago, Eben took a header on the Williamsburg Bridge, avoiding some dumbass who didn't understand "don't swerve" and "don't collide." As such, one hand is fractured and the other has a badly broken middle finger. I would tell you all to call him with sympathies, thinking he'll not be able to use his middle finger. Eben would say "for design work" but I

2005-06-16T15:18:00.000-04:00

New Blog!Thanks to the efforts of neverecho and mjr we have a sports blog, at sixstarcamp.blogspot.com. check it out. add it to your links. make suggestions.

2005-06-15T11:10:00.000-04:00

MSN Advice MinuteNeverecho likes to poke at MSN's advice section. Here's one about a fella dating a woman who doesn't like to kiss. She considers it a violation of her personal space. I dated a woman who didn't like to kiss. After a while, I just assumed she was a hooker and moved on.

2005-06-15T10:09:00.000-04:00

Returns 6.15.05finally some weather that doesn't burn to the touch; and just in time for the return of my dear friend rini from the left coast (driving with sister gabi). i'm excited not only to have my friend back but to also get back the person who is my positive inspiration, the person for whom "can't" is mostly a joke. expect events. like going to this saturday's Rub @ Southpaw. last night i

2005-06-14T14:31:00.000-04:00

Place 6.14.05after last wednesday i spent a few days trying to clean up my cough, get my voice back. friday was an important day, after all-- diana was holding a fundraiser for our camp kids, and i figured it's always good to have a person on hand who has been with the camp for a few years, in case people ask about it.there was gargling and throat drops and sleep-inducing pills and hot nights

2005-06-08T12:46:00.000-04:00

they came back from brazil... changed 6.8.05- and last night i went to a dj night lana-p's friend linda put together at cuba libre below cafe del mar. it was cute. you should go. and bring your own fan to the basement. it's the new move. all the kids are doing it. you know you want to.then joined arroz and samantha at rothko for an afterparty for the M.I.A. show-- she i have no love for-- where

2005-06-08T12:28:00.000-04:00

the updates. 6.8.05the past few weeks in one post- still gainfully unemployed. still looking.- excited because the friends are returning.- partied with party monster dave s, wrote with mjr before his hawaiian five-o adventure, celebrated haylz' job move into the profit world plus met her friend hope who inspired me to do the Nike sponsored Run Hit Wonder, saw gully and descha, saw silver get

2005-05-29T21:14:00.000-04:00

To Answer Nicky Brooklyn's Question:*from urbandictionary.com*a holla back girl:A girl that is willing to be treated like a doormat or booty call. She is a girl that will allow guys to do whatever they want with her and will just wait for them to 'holla back' at them.just an FYI.

2005-05-20T14:32:00.000-04:00

The Music Baton:passed on from GregTotal Volume of Music Files on my Computer:14939 files; 66.21 GB of musicThe Last CD I Bought was:It might have been The Thrills' Let's Bottle Bohemia, which might be one of the 5 worst albums I have ever purchased.Song playing right now:Russian Futurists, it's not really cold when it snows5 Songs I listen to a lot or that mean a lot to me:Minus the Bear, hey!

2005-05-19T21:54:00.000-04:00

where's summer? is she smoking the salmon herself? 5.19.05i love how a funeral brings a family together. and brings tate donovan back, looking svelte and sharp. i like him better in non-black suits but... what's with that shit eating grin? and sister haley is back. i like the way she takes off her overshirt. nice stretch. ladies, learn that method. so far, this is crappy. seth and summer all

2005-05-19T13:41:00.000-04:00

Interim. 5.19.05Yesterday I learned that picnics in parks with art history PhD's will inevitable turn into commentary about different sub-breeds of dogs, and marveling at babies. I suppose that's better than staring blankly at conversations about portaiture or pre-Columbian pottery. While interesting, it leaves me without much to say. As we all know, I like to talk.Today, it's caffeine with

2005-05-17T13:08:00.000-04:00

Limiter 5.17.05Today—before I addressed the strange odor by showering—I was watching the Larry Elder show to get myself all incensed. He was lamer than usual but Dr. Phil gave some advice during a commercial break—kind of a One to Grow On, if you remember those.The good not-quite-doctor tells us that parents should not talk about their money issues/ woes, for the children will then take on some

2005-05-16T14:30:00.000-04:00

I'd Gladly Pay You Tuesday 5.16.05I'm rounding into shape, a little slowly but a little surely. But Gothamist's posts on hamburgers and hamburger blogs is making me hungry... and I still have to do some garden-style chopping, hacking, and pruning.Beyond that, Eben/ Kandle's gathering was good times. I came late and my cookies went over well, but there were lots of people I wish I had talked more

2005-05-14T11:25:00.000-04:00

Comets With Big Ass Tails 5.14.05Where You Been, Pico?Avoiding this week's graduation activities. In fact, I think I owe the school an undergrad transcript or something. Been home, watching a bit of TV and sending out some resumes. Trying to get back into sync with the rest of the world, rejoin the human race. Trying to remember who the rest of these elusive friends of mine are. Avoiding showers

2005-05-06T08:31:00.000-04:00

it's oh bananas oh bananas oh bananas 05.05.05summer is no ho.and her spitting the mouthpiece out was kinda hot. the bob jones university reference- judgment day? oh, this show was written by an east coaster. effing liberals. pissing on the moral values of the anti-miscegenation u. if not for that little fact... but i like my doughnuts in the "assortment" variety.but after this episode i am never

2005-04-30T11:22:00.000-04:00

don't panic 4.30.05hitchhiker's guide was very good. the don't panic was downplayed and some changes... but it was good. and as dorky as i wanted it to be. so they "make the blog," i'll let you know i shared twizzlers with jaime if you catch my meaning and rachel giggled to my left, i was in a jaime/ rachel sandwich. the rachel sister is a pistol even though she can't see over counters and

2005-04-25T08:05:00.000-04:00

the unlinked post 4.25.05i will get back to blogging again soon; though i don't know why i should. here is an inaptly-named trilogy of reasons not to blog:1. everything i want to say is too personal. like how i hate people who cannot use proper grammar/ grammar rules at all. how i would like to go on and on about how it's very boring to read people's posts on what they ate for dinner. how i