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Sportin A Pocket Full of Change
Bad Astronaut cover NOFX's linoleum. These guys also do a cover of Elliott Smith's Needle in the Hay that, as my friend AH says,“is the jam”. [ Punknews ]
Paris By Night
A gorgeous panoramic of the city after dark. Hold down the right arrow on your keyboard once the photo loads for a smooth scroll. [ Coudal ]
Nice
Feast your eyes on the roach coach pillow and a composite photo of an airport. Wow. [ Coudal ]
Gambling
Check out a new video by the Riverboat Gamblers. These guys slay. [Pastepunk ]
Lemonheads!
I hear they're playing live on KEXP at 1PM today. I've been listening to these guys for about half my life, and I'm going to see them tonight for the first time.
Phantom Limb
A new single from the forthcoming Shins album, so give it a listen. Also, an unnecessary cover of Know Your Onion by Of Montreal. [ Indie HQ ]
Kramer vs. Kramer
The real Kramer's take on Michael Richard's recent outburst.
[ Firewheeldesign ]
Bienvenidos
The Morning News galleries are always excellent. Take a little trip to sunny Mexico. Chicken feet, ew!
Participate By Not Participating
Support Buy Nothing Day, and avoid the madness. Think we can handle a day without consuming? It's worth a shot.
The Five Most Unintentionally Funny Albums of 2006
“Nobody knows why Queen worked. Maybe it was the ’70s. Maybe it was Freddie Mercury’s magical mustache. By all logic, a band fronted by a man wearing white spandex overalls who sings rock-operas about riding a bicycle should not work.”
[ Coudal ]
As Youth Brigade Said:
Old punks don't die, they just cash in.
The Assman, In More Ways Than One
Michael Richards freaked out during a recent stand up routine, and dropped N bombs all over the place. He screwed up, big time. There's no justification for that.
[ Buzzfeed ]
Every Blog Has to Mention Borat
I haven't seen the movie yet, and I can't quite tell if these complaints are legit or if people are just looking to profit from a successful movie. I can't help but feel bad for the villagers though. [ Buzzfeed ]
Wettest November Ever
We're only halfway through November, and we've received more rain than San Diego's annual average.
I Hate Junk Mail
Some days, junk mail is the only thing I receive. Enter Greendimes. For 10 cents a day, they'll keep you off junk mail lists and plant a tree once a month in your name. I just signed up! [ Ideal Bite ]
How To Draw Cartoon Cars
I remember checking out books similar to this from the library as a kid. It may have even been this exact one; it looks all too familiar. Get to work! [ Rick ]
Skis + Parachute
Well, that's one way to get down a mountain. Insane!
[ Kottke ]
Gobble Gobble
Watch the CBS Evening News Friday at 6:30 for their special report, Saving Turkey's…From Your Dinner Plate, and try a healthier alternative this holiday season.
To The Library!
By popular request (okay, one person) you can now browse the Adventure Archives. This link will reside at the bottom of this list (for now). Rejoice.
She Can't Speak
But I'm pretty sure Annie wants a new food dish. Maddie demands a better scratching tree, of course.
[ Coudal ]
Freaking Awesome
Apple is teaming up with Air France, Continental, Delta, Emirates, KLM and United to offer their passengers iPod seat connections which power and charge their iPods during flight and allow the video content on their iPods to be viewed on the their seat back displays.
[ Daring Fireball ]
12 Signs You Drank Too Much
I love the floating couch and the guy at the beach. Joe, you better watch your back.
[ Coudal
Italians Rule
Here's proof. Make sure you look at the other stuff too.
[ Core77 ]
Famous Friend
Yesterday, I took a little stroll to the best book store on earth, picked up the most expensive magazine I could find, and feasted my eyes on Rick's poster. Nice work buddy.
Can I Get a Hell Yeah?
The fine folks over at Suburban Home Records have posted another free sampler. Grab it (link is at the bottom of the page).
They better hit Seattle!
Just got news that the Loved Ones and Dead to Me will be touring the West Coast together. Feb/March-ish. Rad!
Granted
She's a stay-at-home-mom, but check out the level of creativity and health considered in this lunch preparation.
Tired of You
I love throwing on an album that I've nearly forgotten about, like Scared of Chaka's Tired Of You. What a fun album! Indie fans out there will note that the singer now plays in a little band called The Shins. Maybe you've heard of them.
Only 50 Years Left for Sea Fish
“You have scientific consensus and nothing moves. It's a sad example; and what happened in Canada should be such a warning, because now it's collapsed [and] it's not coming back.”
Know Your Onion!
Industrial animal agriculture produces more than a billion (!) tons of manure every year, manure that, besides being full of nasty microbes like E. coli 0157:H7 (not to mention high concentrations of the pharmaceuticals animals must receive so they can tolerate the feedlot lifestyle), often ends up in places it shouldn’t be.
Buster & Lucille 2
The best costumes I've seen this season, from a party themed 'Doomed Couples'. Only funny if you watch Arrested Development.
Bob Burnquist
Organic farmer, and owner of the world's only permanent Mega Ramp. Make sure you watch the vid. What a stud.
[ Kottke ]