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Vote Ron Paul 2008

For the first time in my life, I am actively campaigning for a presidential candidate.

For the first time in my life, I am witnessing someone worthy of my support.

A Raccoon On A Leash

 

The Devil's Register

I walk up to the register at a small Mom-n-Pop convenience store in Ohio.

"This all?," asked guy behind the counter

"Yep. That's it. Thanks," I answered.

OK, uh... that'll be $6.65," he said ruefully.

I hand the register guy at $10.
He hands me the change.

"You know, I actually charged you a penny less," he continued.

"Oh, cool. Thanks," I said thinking he was saving me from dealing with pennies.

"Yeah. I don't like when that number comes up. I've been seeing it far too much lately, if you know what I mean," he muttered as he shook his head and looked at the floor.

"I hear ya," I said a bit confused.

"Matter of fact, I'm gonna run a 'No Sale' real quick so I can get it off the screen here."

"OK, man... take it easy," I said as I walked out the door.

I Saw Her On The Pearl Street Mall

SkreemR - My Ears Will Bleed Forever, Happily

Pretty bold to call yourself "The World's Greatest Mp3 Search Engine.

But after spending 30 mins (or was it 3 hours?) seeking out obscure D.C. punk band tracks - Swiz, downloading Yes's progressive rock masterwork Tales of Topographic Oceans and listening to a couple Game Theory tracks, I have to admit that this engine is unsane - and unsafe. I was stupified by the depth, speed and flexibility of the search. And results are supplemented with handy links to the original post/file, Amazon, YouTube, Wiki and something called 'Facebook" (that'll never catch on).

However, while amazing it let me down on searches for 80's goth band March Violets and ambient music genius Paul Schutze.

Oh, and this is the most convenient source for ultra-nonsensical sound bites, clips and aural esoterica I have ever seen. I could spend a week with SkreemR and Audacity and change the music world forever.

Don't Forget the Lyrics: Url Grav-Y

My last attempt at 'making it big in Hollywood' consisted of a visit to Central Casting. I sat in a big room, filled out a couple forms and stood in front of a camera for a few minutes. I think I was asked several questions - that I answered live - in order to get a feel for how I appeared on camera.

I did finally get a call to be a stand-in for some kid on Party of Five, I think. But by then I was back in Colorado. So close.

Recently on the incessant cajoling of Nate Warren (yes, yes... THAT Nate Warren, aka: Hector Bravado) I signed up to shoot and edit a submission for this crazy new game show that everyone is talking about - Don't Forget the Lyrics.

Basically, we were enlisted to support local rapper Tuwayne Foster (Url Grav-Y from 5 Points Plan) and his efforts to get on the show. Nate, Tuwayne and I hopped in the car and drove around spinning the radio dial hoping to find something that would showcase our lyrical prowess. Of course, video cameras are rolling as Tuwayne belts out wonderful renditions of "What's Love Got To Do With It", "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" and "Relax.' Pure gold, honestly.

Give our 5 minute video submission a look-see.

Snakes On A Sidewalk