He said, she said...

“Who was the first guy that looked at a cow and said," I think that I'll drink whatever comes out of those things when I squeeze them?”

- Calvin & Hobbes

Event: San Jose

Classic.

Heard this song on Power106 today and thought back when I first saw this video.. and then realized it's fuckin 08!

finds: sean McCandless/ scab artist

This is by Sean McCandless of Santa Cruz. He is a script writer and works as a producer for KZSC radio station and he is also my housemate. His piece (scab artist) was featured on PRX showcase and got some amazing reviews. But be ready before you listen to it, make sure you are able to dedicate about 20 minutes to it because that is the length. It is a combination of mixes and narrative audio scene. It draws you in and takes you on a trip then ends perfectly. Id personally love to see it as a play in the future. Enjoy.

http://podcast.prx.org/showcase/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/showcase_20080102.mp3

upcoming events

Bay Deals

This one is for the bicyclist out there.

I know we've had choppy weather these past couple of weeks so in lou of the weather comes a great deal for a indoor trainer.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/556011451.html

for those whose bikes are now being put together is a great wheel set for an awesome price.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/555770744.html

and for those who are just lazy and want to wait for the weather to pass over i have wall mounts.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/555597339.html

have a safe one.

Argument Hour: Online

This is because of freakin Tranny Tran and Kevy Kev.

So is it possible for someone to be a different person online than they are in person? And is this perhaps something that is tearing up the society today?

Think about all the bad that comes from online conversations. I mean I don't want to completely knock it because shoot I love to chat and look for things online. But the truth is, how credible are most things that are shown online.

I say anything because how many things online are word of mouth, or through some basic research, or done in a different confidence.

Take these scenarios.

1. Dateline. How many predators are there online, and even more so, how many times has Dateline lied about who they are online! I mean, that's how they catch predators, they pose as 13 year olds and as soon as these pedophiles go to the house, they book em' and charge em'. This is definitely good but this brings me to my next point.
2. Fakes. How many fakes are online. Think about all the robots that ask you to be their friends on myspace. Or these predators that could be posing as something that they are not.
3. Boldness. I've had this conversation with a few people recently. That I think at times you can be more bold online. You may say things you wouldn't say to a person's face because you have the computer to hide behind. There has been numerous times when my sister and I would talk shit to people online because they couldn't do anything to us in person. There are any number of ways you can assume ignorance. For example, "Sorry wrong window", putting up an away message or just that fact that you could be miles away from the person you are talking to.
   

This brings me to a completely different question.

"Would you do whatever you wanted if you had always had a legitimate and acceptable excuse?"

So in conclusion, I am not a more interesting person online TRAN and KEVIN! I am just more bold. And perhaps just have more opportunity!

The question that sparked this Argument:

Do you hold grudges?
grudges aren't really tangible.. so they can't be held, but if they could, I would hug them and say, it's okay grudges, you don't need to be so horrible, we can all get along.. and maybe one day, there will be no need for you.. haha

Keep a look out: Beautiful Losers- The Documentary

A couple of yours ago the Beautiful Losers art exhibition started, bringing some of greatest art minds of our time together in one venue. The curator, Aaron Rose, has now made a movie about the art and the "Beautiful Losers" behind it. Featuring Ed Templeton, Barry Mcgee, Kaws, Shepard Fairy,and many many more. Comes out in Spring 2008. First look preview:



Oh yea, lets not forget one of my all-time favorites kicks that came out from this project. Heat! I still want them :(

Hey Ya! Cover

I'm about a year late on this one but it's good.


CWebb's coming back to the Warriors. Let's hope we make it to the playoffs!

He said, she said...

"I am a product of my enviroment."

- anyone needing to explain themself

Food for Thought: Knife Basics

We all love to cook. The act of taking the beauty of something raw and making it into something declicous. It's with in us all and our passion for it is hidden because we lack the confidence. So to get you into cooking, ill teach you some of the basics.

It hurts to get cut by a knife, I know. I've done it time and time again. But just to warn you, when you play with knives, you're going to get cut. I'm here to tell you some tips to avoid that.

Always have a sharp knife. Yes, I know, doesn't that raise the risk of cutting yourself? Yes it does, but in a way it's better. If you were to accidently cut youre finger with a dull knife, it hurts more cause it tears, which may cause scaring. With a sharp knife, the cut is clean and doesn't hurt as much. It will also heal much faster. Also, you're food will come out much more nice. It's all about the food by the way. Also you're knife should be of good quality and blanced. But if i went into knives, this post would be way to long.

When holding the knife,your back 3 fingers should be at the handle of the knife and your thumb and index finger should be at the base of the blade. This will give you more control rather than just gripping the whole handle entirely.

The proper way to hold the food while cutting is using what we call "The Claw." Or as I like to call it "Bear ready to kill." Haha. Ok. So when you hold it you want to keep all fingers tucked inside so the blade will never have the chance to cut off those nice new nails you got. And also the thumb should be behind all the fingers like in the shown picture. The blade should slide gently on the knuckles of your fingers. And be sure not to raise the blade above the knuckles or youd have yourself quite a mess. Start off slow, and you should be able to get the hang of it. Then you can be a chopping master.

Last, you should be organized. Be sure to have a wet towel underneth your cutting bored so it doesn't slide all over the place. And also, your bored should be clean without a lot of food parts everywhere. This will cause you to cut in differnt angles causing blood spill potential. Also keep your area dry and be sure never to cut chicken then veggies on the same bored. Yea, gross.

There are many other tips I can give you, but it would be better if I were there to show you hands on. So if you ever need help cutting some food, I can be there with a knife in my hand standing behind you. Scary? Well at least we will make good food.

Pictures from-
www.macadaan.com/
www.knifeforums.com/

Events: Dine About Town

For those out in the city, for the next three days check out Dine About Town. It's $31.95 for a 3 course dinner. Not super bad, you'd pay more at a simple restaurant, but here you got some better food, and you can choose where you want to eat.. so check it out. And for those not down for dinner, check it out for lunch it's 21.95!

dine about town

He said, she said...

"Love isn't measured by what you have, it's how much you are willing to give."

Events: Random Wednesday

Check it! PF and Bomb$hell, just trying to have fun. So come out, Wednesday February 27th! For location and time hit us up!

This Book Will Change Your Life: Day 25

Day 25:
Come to terms with the various things you'll never get to do.

I know I've been lacking in this department as of late, but there has been a lot going on. No worries, I have been doing the days, it's just some of them turned out to be far less eventful than I hoped, and why would I post something that no one wanted to read.

The task was interesting. The book actually provided a list of things. And to be honest, all my life, I've said I want to experience everything. And to be honest you really can't. And as much as I try, and as much as I fight there are definitely tasks that will not be accomplished. I mean, how can I be a movie star/singer/lawyer/doctor/street vendor. Right? I want to experience everything so I can be everything to those who want me to be that for them.

Here were some of my favorites from the book
Become a queen
Feel like batman
Give birth to a goatboy

Here's the line-up for the next few days

Day 26:
Choose what you'd like to be reincarnated as
Day 27:
You are not allowed to say yes or no. Only variations of the two.
Day 28:
Choose your final meal on death row and make it
Day 29:
Dial a random phone number and read a script in a deep south accent.

Argument Hour: Adapters

This is sparked by rockband! Haha... You know, we're living in what century now. With things like plasma screen HDTVs, the internet and any other number of technological advancements. But this is my point. With all these electrical engineers or whatever, isn't it time we move past adapters?

I understand that some things need more power to operate, and I know that this is what these huge boxes provide. But goodness, you can only plug 1 into a double outlet. I think it's time that we move beyond all this, and figure out a way we can conserve more space in our lives.

Thanks!

finds: designer bicycles

As some of you may know, the fixed gear bike culture has gained a lot of popularity over the last couple of years. Along with popularity comes trend, fashion design companies and street artists have done collaborations and hopped onto the bike culture band wagon.






Fuji & Obey Fixed Gear Track Bike







Kid Robot & Nemisis Projects (comes with u-lock and tool kit)







Futura & Colnago; part of the "look ma, no brakes" series.
(There is also a Stash collaboration with Colnago bike.)





Last but not least, a Chanel 8-Speed bike. Be ready for it in Spring/summer of 08, retail should be around $12,000.


No hate towards anyone in this post, i ride a fixed gear bike and i love it.

Natalie Portman's vegan shoes

Our Bomb$hell babe, Natalie Portman, just recently launched her new vegan shoe line. Her designs are totally animal-friendly, meaning they are cruelty-free and are produced in humane conditions. 100% of the proceeds will benefit The Nature Conservancy, an organization dedicated to ecological protection. Her shoes will have the same look as any high-end designer shoes except being made from leather or anything that has to do with an animals life. Although the shoes cost about $200 a pair and only come in designs for girls but it is good to know that there are celebs out there that care. The vegan shoe line dropped January 15th and the collection is hand-crafted and will be available in limited edition. Big ups to a beautiful girl with a beautiful heart!

cause I love youtube, and so does jerm

such a wacky dope video. this videos got that Justice- d.a.n.c.e. kinda feel. ha! thats funny cause i'm a little sick of that song. anyways, how can you really go wrong with sharpie covered bums!....enjoy



p.s.
jerm, thank ana for showing you how to post youtubes....hahahah

News: Ron Hunter Shoes for Charity

This angry man up here, is doing something very admirable today. Not loud or extravagant, but simply not wearing shoes, in hopes that people will donate some to those who need it. Ron Hunter is the coach of IUPUI and is working through a company called Samaritan's Feet, hoping to raise 40,000 pairs of shoes for those who need it.

Last I heard, a single group had donated the 40,000, but just because they reached their goal, doesn't mean that you can't further help the cause..

Samaritan's Feet

San Jose for a few days!

I'll be back in the bay for a few days the beginning of February. Hope to see some special people out there you know who you are! Yes you honey!

wyclef jean, akon, lil wayne, raekwon (sweetest girl)

Takashi Murakami @ MOCA @ The Geffen Contemporary

Japan's answer to Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons. A walking, talking creation of Pop culture, he's an artist entrepreneur who ignores yesterday's boundaries between high and low art, production and consumption. This mega-exhibition will offer 90 paintings, sculptures, installations and films, not to mention a fully functioning shop stocked with handbags and accessories designed by the artist for Louis Vuitton

He's the dude that did Kanye's Graduation Album Cover. Anyway I think he's a dope artist and I'm definitely going to try and check this out if I have time. It's only $8 @ The Geffen Contemporary in Los Angeles and runs through February 11th

Facebook is not for me

Account deactivated, I'm a myspace whore.

Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles House

Went to the one in Long Beach yesterday and got the number #13 a huge breast and waffles. It was orgasmic, I fucking swear. I just wish I ordered the Mac n Cheese.

SoCal's been good to me, I could get used to this place..