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Happy belated 4th of July everyone!
Somewhere in the not too distant past i went from loving fireworks to having the refined opinion of 'Eh." [insert shoulder shrug] I think it has something to do with the expectation of what is to come. After the first 5 minutes i get it. I've seen 'em all. Let's just get to a bunch at one time. And make it really loud. I would rather the entire show was a 5 minute grand finale, instead of 29 1/2 minutes of the same thing prior to all hell breaking loose.
My wife, however, is a different story. She could watch fireworks for an hour and not get bored. But she did come up with this week's theory.
I Have a Theory...
...that if you have to ask if this is the grand finale, it probably isn't.
You'll know...you'll know.
Song of the Day
In honor of Grand Finales, here is a patriotic song (albeit not originally for the U.S.) that has a pretty good one. Might as well listen to the first 30 seconds then skip to 4:55. The Song of the Day is Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.
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Friday, July 6, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
The Quotable Antidote
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"They didn't invent whispering for compliments." - Comedian Brian Reagan
Song of the Day
Hands down, my favorite band in high school. In honor of listening to cassette tapes on the way to school in the morning, the song of the day is The Mighty Lemon Drops' 'Inside Out'.
"They didn't invent whispering for compliments." - Comedian Brian Reagan
Song of the Day
Hands down, my favorite band in high school. In honor of listening to cassette tapes on the way to school in the morning, the song of the day is The Mighty Lemon Drops' 'Inside Out'.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The Weekly Theory 1.24.2012
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I Have a Theory...
...that the number of motivational posters or sayings you have displayed is inversely proportional to how inherently motivated you actually are.
Song of the Day
So i've liked this song by the group Starf****r for a while called "Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second". Great tune, but the other day i heard a mix of that song and the Ludacris song "Pimpin All Over the World" and had to post it. I posted both original songs below as well. In honor of the definition of Awesomeness, the song of the day is a mix of the two songs i just told you about.
Starf****r's "Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second":
Ludacris' "Pimpin All Over the World":
I Have a Theory...
...that the number of motivational posters or sayings you have displayed is inversely proportional to how inherently motivated you actually are.
Song of the Day
So i've liked this song by the group Starf****r for a while called "Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second". Great tune, but the other day i heard a mix of that song and the Ludacris song "Pimpin All Over the World" and had to post it. I posted both original songs below as well. In honor of the definition of Awesomeness, the song of the day is a mix of the two songs i just told you about.
Starf****r's "Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second":
Ludacris' "Pimpin All Over the World":
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The Weekly Theory 1.18.2012
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This week's theory comes from JC, a loyal reader from Arlington, VA.
I Have a Theory...
...that if you're a dog owner, when you reach into the pocket of any jacket in your closet there's a 50% chance it contains a poop bag.
Just checked. It's true.
Song of the Day
As a product shaped by mid-90s music i have always been a big skate punk/ska fan. Good or bad, it is what it is. I heard this song on Pandora the other day and it reminded me how much I like the Dancehall Crashers. Feel good music for the soul. Something about the dual female harmonies. In honor of smiling, the song of the day is Dancehall Crashers' "Shelly".
This week's theory comes from JC, a loyal reader from Arlington, VA.
I Have a Theory...
...that if you're a dog owner, when you reach into the pocket of any jacket in your closet there's a 50% chance it contains a poop bag.
Just checked. It's true.
Song of the Day
As a product shaped by mid-90s music i have always been a big skate punk/ska fan. Good or bad, it is what it is. I heard this song on Pandora the other day and it reminded me how much I like the Dancehall Crashers. Feel good music for the soul. Something about the dual female harmonies. In honor of smiling, the song of the day is Dancehall Crashers' "Shelly".
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The Bobby Fuller Four
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I think i'm just going to feature a song of the day today.
Song of the Day
I heard this song today performed by The Clash and it had been a while. The hopeless, lawless, desperateness of the lyrics resonate regardless of the era. This song was written by Sonny Curtis of The Crickets in 1959. And that's the Buddy Holly Crickets sans Holly. However it was made popular by the Bobby Fuller Four in 1964 which today remains the most recognizable version. In 1978 The Clash recorded their version of the song, making it a punk staple.
Cliff Claven Alert!!
It's a little known fact that the Clash's version of this song was played on loud speakers outside the stronghold of Panamanian president Manuel Noriega to force him to surrender.
Cliff Claven, Part Deux
Noriega was extradited back to Panama in December of 2011. Who knew!!
In honor of Manuel Noriega, the song of the day is "I Fought the Law" by the Bobby Fuller Four. And in case you weren't sure, the law won. See below for The Clash version too.
I think i'm just going to feature a song of the day today.
Song of the Day
I heard this song today performed by The Clash and it had been a while. The hopeless, lawless, desperateness of the lyrics resonate regardless of the era. This song was written by Sonny Curtis of The Crickets in 1959. And that's the Buddy Holly Crickets sans Holly. However it was made popular by the Bobby Fuller Four in 1964 which today remains the most recognizable version. In 1978 The Clash recorded their version of the song, making it a punk staple.
Cliff Claven Alert!!
It's a little known fact that the Clash's version of this song was played on loud speakers outside the stronghold of Panamanian president Manuel Noriega to force him to surrender.
Cliff Claven, Part Deux
Noriega was extradited back to Panama in December of 2011. Who knew!!
In honor of Manuel Noriega, the song of the day is "I Fought the Law" by the Bobby Fuller Four. And in case you weren't sure, the law won. See below for The Clash version too.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
The Quotable Antidote 1.8.2012
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“Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” – Alexander Pope
Song of the Day
Can't believe i haven't featured these guys yet. In honor of not being what you own, the song of the day is Fugazi's "Merchandise". Great running song by the way.
Song of the Day
Can't believe i haven't featured these guys yet. In honor of not being what you own, the song of the day is Fugazi's "Merchandise". Great running song by the way.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
The Presidential Playoffs
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Quick caveats to this post: First, this has nothing to do with the perfect antidote theory, but i had this idea and thought i'd share it. Secondly, i'm rather apolitical, so i have no agenda here.
I happened to be switching back and forth between Iowa caucus coverage and NFL playoff coverage the other day and had a realization that there were just too many similarities.
IF THE AFC PLAYOFF CONTENDERS WERE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES:
1. The New England Patriots: Mitt Romney
Very popular in the northeast, but no one gets excited about them elsewhere. Considerd elitist and boring despite potentially having the best chance.
2. Baltimore Ravens: Rick Santorum
A strong and rabid, but limited fan base. Known for being conservative (on offense). A complete team, but no one really believes they have a chance.
3. Houston Texans: Rick Perry
Strong Texas support, and on the big stage for the first time, but too many injuries/gaffs to really make any waves.
4. Denver Broncos: Michele Bachmann
Attractive, but ultimately kind of a mess. Good at mobilizing the conservative right, but most likely not going to be around after the first big event.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers: Newt Gingrich
Song of the Day
Quick caveats to this post: First, this has nothing to do with the perfect antidote theory, but i had this idea and thought i'd share it. Secondly, i'm rather apolitical, so i have no agenda here.
I happened to be switching back and forth between Iowa caucus coverage and NFL playoff coverage the other day and had a realization that there were just too many similarities.
IF THE AFC PLAYOFF CONTENDERS WERE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES:
1. The New England Patriots: Mitt Romney
Very popular in the northeast, but no one gets excited about them elsewhere. Considerd elitist and boring despite potentially having the best chance.
2. Baltimore Ravens: Rick Santorum
A strong and rabid, but limited fan base. Known for being conservative (on offense). A complete team, but no one really believes they have a chance.
3. Houston Texans: Rick Perry
Strong Texas support, and on the big stage for the first time, but too many injuries/gaffs to really make any waves.
4. Denver Broncos: Michele Bachmann
Attractive, but ultimately kind of a mess. Good at mobilizing the conservative right, but most likely not going to be around after the first big event.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers: Newt Gingrich
Been around a while, and at one time were a major player. VERY polarizing - you either hate them or love them. Still influential but maybe ultimately past their prime.
6. Cincinnati Bengals: John Hunstman
Just happy to be here.
We'll see who ultimately goes up against the New Orleans or Green Bay Obamas.
I'm sitting here and in the background there is a show on National Geographic TV about what happens to the Earth after humans die off. For some reason it reminds me of this song. In honor of nature not skipping a beat without us, the song of the day is I Mother Earth's "So Gently We Go". (The song actually has nothing to do with that topic, it just reminded me of it.)
Sunday, December 25, 2011
The Bumpus Hounds
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I had written a post a while ago about how i thought the name "Cytokine Storm" was a great name for a band. Well in honor of "A Christmas Story", i should add that i think the name The Bumpus Hounds would also be a great name for a band. And apparently i have good taste because i found out they actually are band names. Check them out:
The Bumpus Hounds
Cytokine Storm
Song of the Day
In honor of continuing the Christmas festivities the song of the day is my favorite SNL Christmas song.
I had written a post a while ago about how i thought the name "Cytokine Storm" was a great name for a band. Well in honor of "A Christmas Story", i should add that i think the name The Bumpus Hounds would also be a great name for a band. And apparently i have good taste because i found out they actually are band names. Check them out:
The Bumpus Hounds
Cytokine Storm
Song of the Day
In honor of continuing the Christmas festivities the song of the day is my favorite SNL Christmas song.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
The Solstice
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The solstice has arrived. The moment when the sun has stopped it's downward turn and begun to head north again. Enjoy folks, it only gets better from here.
"I've only got the sunny hours, the brightest hours of day
i've never got the gloomy hours, i let them slip away."
Song of the Day
In honor of the slow return to long, sun-filled days the song of the day is Long Beach Dub All-Stars' "Sunny Hours" featuring Will.I.Am.
The solstice has arrived. The moment when the sun has stopped it's downward turn and begun to head north again. Enjoy folks, it only gets better from here.
"I've only got the sunny hours, the brightest hours of day
i've never got the gloomy hours, i let them slip away."
Song of the Day
In honor of the slow return to long, sun-filled days the song of the day is Long Beach Dub All-Stars' "Sunny Hours" featuring Will.I.Am.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The Daily Awesomeness
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I apologize for this next post, but...
I Think it's Awesome...
...when a dog poops and then tries, but fails, to cover it up.
It's always a half-ass effort, too. They do a little turn to kick up grass, but 9 times out of 10 they're not even aiming in the right direction anymore. And when they are aiming in the right direction, they only kick 2-3 times at which point only 4 or 5 blades of grass even come close to covering the poop. You may then see them sniff the butt just to make sure they've covered all their bases, but in any case they always trot away with a smug confidence that no one could possibly know they just pooped. Awesome.
Song of the Day
I also apologize for this admission, but this song is my favorite Christmas song. In honor of the holiday season, dogs, and cool light shows, the song of the day is The Waitresses' "Christmas Wrapping".
I apologize for this next post, but...
I Think it's Awesome...
...when a dog poops and then tries, but fails, to cover it up.
It's always a half-ass effort, too. They do a little turn to kick up grass, but 9 times out of 10 they're not even aiming in the right direction anymore. And when they are aiming in the right direction, they only kick 2-3 times at which point only 4 or 5 blades of grass even come close to covering the poop. You may then see them sniff the butt just to make sure they've covered all their bases, but in any case they always trot away with a smug confidence that no one could possibly know they just pooped. Awesome.
Song of the Day
I also apologize for this admission, but this song is my favorite Christmas song. In honor of the holiday season, dogs, and cool light shows, the song of the day is The Waitresses' "Christmas Wrapping".
Monday, November 28, 2011
The Daily Physics Problem 11.28.2011
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If Sally buys a Chipotle burrito completely covered in foil wrapping, then proceeds to unwrap the foil and eat 50% of the burrito, how is it possible that the same amount of foil now only covers 75% of the remaining 50% of the whole burrito?
Seriously, we can put a man on the moon, yet i can't figure out how to fully cover my leftover burrito.
Song of the Day
In honor of having a great time with my sister and brother-in-law who just spent Thanksgiving with us, the song of the day is Rogue Wave's Lake Michigan.
If Sally buys a Chipotle burrito completely covered in foil wrapping, then proceeds to unwrap the foil and eat 50% of the burrito, how is it possible that the same amount of foil now only covers 75% of the remaining 50% of the whole burrito?
Seriously, we can put a man on the moon, yet i can't figure out how to fully cover my leftover burrito.
Song of the Day
In honor of having a great time with my sister and brother-in-law who just spent Thanksgiving with us, the song of the day is Rogue Wave's Lake Michigan.
Friday, November 18, 2011
The World Wide Net of Interwebs
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I'm reading a really interesting book right now that i wanted to share. It's called "Is the Internet changing the way you think? - The net's impact on our minds and future" It is the result of this year's question posed via the project The Edge started in 1971. Each year a question is posed to thinkers, creators, doers from all areas of thought and innovation. This book is a compilation of the 100+ answers from people such as Steven Pinker, Nassim Taleb, Richard Dawkins, and Brian Eno.
It is a non-technical book that has made me think more about the past, the future, our place in it, and how we relate to each other, than anything else recently.
Just as the internet is a collection of information increasingly representing the whole of human knowledge and experience, this book provides THE answer to the question the title poses: Yes, No, Maybe, and I Don't Know. In any case, it's the spectrum of ideas and opinions in the book and on the web that give us a true picture or answer to unanswerable questions.
And that may be the true value of our collective thoughts we call the Web.
The Weekly Theory
On a lighter note, i'm here at Disney in Orlando with my wife and our neice and nephew having a blast and i noticed something interesting.
I Have a Theory...
...that people watching at Disney World is nothing more than people watching at Wal-Mart but on a scale two orders higher.
Song of the Day
In honor of the feeling i get when walking into a Wal-Mart, the song of the day is the Animals' "We gotta get out of this place." Side note, i have recently started to listen more to the Animals and find them a bridge band of the mid-sixties. I hear a lot of early Beatles' in them but also the Velvet Underground. Throw some feedback in this one and it could be a Lou Reed song.
I'm reading a really interesting book right now that i wanted to share. It's called "Is the Internet changing the way you think? - The net's impact on our minds and future" It is the result of this year's question posed via the project The Edge started in 1971. Each year a question is posed to thinkers, creators, doers from all areas of thought and innovation. This book is a compilation of the 100+ answers from people such as Steven Pinker, Nassim Taleb, Richard Dawkins, and Brian Eno.
It is a non-technical book that has made me think more about the past, the future, our place in it, and how we relate to each other, than anything else recently.
Just as the internet is a collection of information increasingly representing the whole of human knowledge and experience, this book provides THE answer to the question the title poses: Yes, No, Maybe, and I Don't Know. In any case, it's the spectrum of ideas and opinions in the book and on the web that give us a true picture or answer to unanswerable questions.
And that may be the true value of our collective thoughts we call the Web.
The Weekly Theory
On a lighter note, i'm here at Disney in Orlando with my wife and our neice and nephew having a blast and i noticed something interesting.
I Have a Theory...
...that people watching at Disney World is nothing more than people watching at Wal-Mart but on a scale two orders higher.
Song of the Day
In honor of the feeling i get when walking into a Wal-Mart, the song of the day is the Animals' "We gotta get out of this place." Side note, i have recently started to listen more to the Animals and find them a bridge band of the mid-sixties. I hear a lot of early Beatles' in them but also the Velvet Underground. Throw some feedback in this one and it could be a Lou Reed song.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
The Cloud
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I'm going to start a new feature called the Daily Admission
I admit...
...that i don't really fully get what The Cloud is.
I mean i think i do, but not really. Just being honest.
Song of the Day
In honor of full disclosure, the song of the day is The Orb's "Little Fluffy Clouds".
I'm going to start a new feature called the Daily Admission
I admit...
...that i don't really fully get what The Cloud is.
I mean i think i do, but not really. Just being honest.
Song of the Day
In honor of full disclosure, the song of the day is The Orb's "Little Fluffy Clouds".
Friday, November 11, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The Puppy Monster
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A friend recently posted a video of a dog caught red-handed getting into the trash here, and it reminded me of our own little monster about 8 years ago.
Seriously, if he wasn't cute...
My tears of frustration with that dog at that time have easily become tears of joy and love. Time changes everything.
Song of the Day
This picture of our dog Dignan was taken in my first house in Canton in Baltimore. It was a great house and a great time in my life. I met my wife while i lived there. I also reconnected with my Dad. And i acquired this little ball of fur and bark. When i think of that house I think of this song which was so new to my ears and which i played over and over again. In honor of Dignan and Canton the song of the day is Frontier Psychiatrist by The Avalanches.
A friend recently posted a video of a dog caught red-handed getting into the trash here, and it reminded me of our own little monster about 8 years ago.
Seriously, if he wasn't cute...
My tears of frustration with that dog at that time have easily become tears of joy and love. Time changes everything.
Song of the Day
This picture of our dog Dignan was taken in my first house in Canton in Baltimore. It was a great house and a great time in my life. I met my wife while i lived there. I also reconnected with my Dad. And i acquired this little ball of fur and bark. When i think of that house I think of this song which was so new to my ears and which i played over and over again. In honor of Dignan and Canton the song of the day is Frontier Psychiatrist by The Avalanches.
Monday, May 2, 2011
The Persistence
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All Hail...
Song of the Day
In honor of Justice, the song of the day is Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence".
All Hail...
Song of the Day
In honor of Justice, the song of the day is Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence".
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