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Saturday, February 28, 2004
Good morning good bye! Off to Vegas to see Morales and Chaves. Some say it'll be like Hearns vs Leonard. Well that would be asking alot, but yea I think it'll be good. It's on tv tonight: HBO: Boxing. Go to Ricky's and check it out.
Thursday, February 26, 2004
FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News
The Reigns Are Loosened at MTV February 26, 2004 After feeling the ripple from the nipple and pulling back the reigns on racy and edgy videos, MTV is back to business as usual. Britney Spears 'Toxic' sex romp, Blink 182 'I Miss You' and Maroon 5 'This Love' were among the videos initially pulled in by MTV that are now back in around-the-clock rotation. 'We decided to take a temperature check, we listened to the audience, we wanted to make sure we still felt good about the images on MTV,' an MTV spokeswoman told the NY Daily News. 'The audience decided they wanted to see these artists.' While Britney's 'Toxic' -- in which the singer flaunts her breasts and writhes on the floor, wearing a mesh outfit and carrying on with all sorts of guys -- has been playing all day again, Ludacris' 'Splash Waterfalls' is still dayparted to late night. The European version of Blink 182's 'I Miss You' has replaced the original version.
Gonna see "Passion" soon. I was taught that Jesus Died for Our Sins and never heard anyone in my Lutheran elementary school, or Catholic High School and college ever blame Jews for killing Jesus. I always thought that it was supposed to happen that way. That nail necklace thing is a little kooky I gotta say...
Stern is in the news. Here are a couple of corrections to the news reports and some takes on it.
Stern doesn't work for Clear Channel (CC). He works for Viacom/CBS/Infinity. He show is taken on syndication deals from Viacom to 6 Clear Channel stations. The 6 stations are not that big of a deal, it isn't a bold move or whatever people are saying. It was up for awhile at the Drudge Report but now I haven't seen it. According to what was posted at Drudge a caller on his show asked the guest if he ever banged a famous nigger and do they smell like watermelon. I don't know the exact quote but those were the words that got him in trouble. Today Radio and Records has coverage they report: Stern, who referred to the country as "Fear Channel," noted these were "the last days of The Howard Stern Show." Is the issue Freedom of Speech? Well that's what Stern says, and even what Rush said today according to Drudge. I guess anybody who gets fired from an on air media job could say the same thing. People have been fired for a long time for saying some stupid sheet on the air. Freedom of Speech? If Stern really thinks people will buy that he is crazy. The freedom to hear a woman have mayonnaise rubbed on her butt then have Howard throw slices of bologna and see if it sticks? Come on. So once you get a job on the air you can never ever be fired for something you say because of freedom of speech? Uhh no it don't work that way. Can you unjustly be fired for content of your show? Oh for sure. What Howard does is slapstick radio, it is rude and and crude, sometimes funny. Howard wants it to be thought of as a challenging intellectual show, but sorry Howard, it is just silly adolescent slapstick. Also of note is that it was a caller. The out for Stern and Viacom could be to fire the guy who was supposed to hit the "dump" button, so the offending words didn't go out on the air. But that might be Howard. The local stations that run Stern can dump content (hit a button that prevents audio from going out over the air, you don't want me to explain anymore do you?) when they feel the need to. So it can be controlled locally. Also I know some stations on the west coast will tape the show at 3am when the live feed is sent, then edit the tape and remove content they don't want to air. Howard has always played the "why me" game. Like Lenny Bruce it has become part of the act. He put out a collection called Crucified by the FCC click on the link and you can hear some bits. And maybe Stern really wants out. He can do completely free form radio on satellite like Sirius or XM, work on tv, and if this is how he leaves he goes out a martyr to his fans. Now what? Well it is kind of funny that the head of CC took a stand against improper content and fired the big star of Viacom. It gives the impression that CC are really going to do something about the content on their licensed airwaves. OK maybe they are. But it also deflects some of the heat on CC for their owned shows content. AND it moves the spotlight to Viacom/Infinity. They syndicate Howard. If they don't do anything to Howard what does that say? Your move Mel. so dear listeners remember this... People on air have always been and always will be fired for things they say. When you push the edge and have had previous fines for content you shouldn't be surprised if one day you take a fall. Stern is not high brow content and he sounds silly trying to pull himself up to that level. No one will buy that Freedom of Speech is an issue. But when you are on a regulated licensed airwaves you have some responsibility to meet the rules and regulations as part of the license. There is also an obligation to make the rules clear and consistently enforced. BTW if freedom of speech is an issue can I mention one name? Bobby Knight And one more. You should read this story on Greaseman. What he said: "No wonder people drag them behind trucks." He is working again info related post on Bubba The Love Sponge Wednesday, February 25, 2004
Someone from KKSF has been stopping by. How nice! I wonder who I know there? I know Dick Conte, but I don''t think it is him. Well anyway, greetings.
Well I was going to post about the Gay marriage issue. I wrote something up about it. I started out kinda short, then got kinda long. Then it got so long I moved it here.
Big Rick on Gay Marriage Enjoy. Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Ain't It Cool News says Peter Jackson of LOTR I,II,III is getting ready to film a King Kong remake in New Zealand.
Wow.
WTF happened to Boing Boing: A Directory of Wonderful Things?
Now it is full of political (and hardly wonderful) things. Bah...bring back the nutty stories and tech stuff. I know where I can read all the other stuff.
A cool report from Latitude 38 on the scene in Trinidad and Tobago for Carnival.
Also saw this there. You can get out on the nice calm Richmond harbor in a sailboat, for free! They are all fun safe little boats and you will absolutely have fun doing it even if you've never done it before. Dress warmly and bring a camera. The RYC is a great club. What a cool idea, and it's free! free! free! (and easy as well) Sail Some Small Boats for Free March is almost here and with it the second installment of this winter's Sail a Small Boat Day, held each year on the first Saturday of December and March. Hopefully March will come in like a lamb and make for pleasant dinghy sailing at Richmond Yacht Club on March 6. This is the event where owners of centerboard boats allow total strangers to take their boats out for a spin. Classes could range from DeWitts to Bytes, Mega Bytes and 29ers, on up to Wylie Wabbits and Ultimate 20s, including such venerable fleets as El Toros, Sunfish, Snipes, Lightnings and Thistles. Really, there are too many to list here. So show up at RYC around 11 am or so, put your name on the board, and have some fun trying out the boats that interest you. For more info, call (510) 232-6310. Did we mention it's free? Saturday, February 21, 2004
1997 memories...goodtimes goodtimes...
Metroactive Music | Beat Street A Wide Palette: The 'd' stands for 'diversity' at Live 105's BFD 'THREE WORDS for everyone who drove on 101 to get here,' said Live 105 traffic guy Larry 'Bubbles' Brown. 'PARK IT, WHORE!' The wheels of progress were moving slowly on local roads Friday at Shoreline--but not the wheels of diversity. This year's BFD marked a significant improvement in the annual radio-station rock fest on many levels. The rotating stage that so impressed people at previous indoor fests made for quick changeovers, and the diversity of acts that Live 105 gathered made the term 'alternative rock' sound true again. Friday, February 20, 2004
I proudly subscribe to MAD Magazine. Sometime pick one up, it is as funny as ever, and much more adult than you may think. In the new issue, just came in the mail today, there are 3 great ad parodies on the Apple iPod print ads. iPoop is just one.
FMQB says:
Remember that immensely popular trio the Beastie Boys? They haven't put out an album since 1998, and we were beginning to wonder who would put out a new album first - the Beasties or Guns n' Roses. But as it turns out, the Beasties will probably beat Axl to the punch. The boys sent out a message on Wednesday to e-newsletter subscribers that said they are in the studio now finishing up the next record. 'We're putting the final touches on the mixes right now and it will be out beginning of June,' said the message. No further information has been announed but stay tuned for details.
A military info page writes about The Real Facts About Service in Vietnam, their words not mine.
Thursday, February 19, 2004
I worked up a page on the Oakland Estuary with some photos, lots of links and more. It'll be up at my KFOG page soon but you can see it here now.
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Tori Spelling wants a citrus trumpet.
VICTORIA SPELLING and CHARLIE SHANIAN Williams-Sonoma | Registry List
I'm 0 for 3 on my Pepsi iTunes bottles. Maybe I should give this a try.
MacMerc.com: How to never lose Pepsi's iTunes giveaway first seen at boingboing Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Well sounds like the Sunday Prince show was a show to see. "Sign Of The Times" what a great song!
prince.org Concerts has reviews, setlists and rumors of a bigger tour to come. Monday, February 16, 2004
Dean Stays in Race Til End. Says: "We'll Call It A Draw"
monty python and the holy grail Black Knight: I'm invincible! Arthur: You're a loony. Black Knight: The Black Knight always triumphs! Have at you! Come on then. Arthur cuts off the Black Knight's other leg. Black Knight: All right; we'll call it a draw.
The Gods are pleased! Adult Swim is having a Space Ghost Coast to Coast marathon of early stuff I don't remember seeing. Branford Marsalis is on now. It started out fine, but of course like all Space Ghost interviews it quickly spins out of control. Moltar just puked in his helmet. Hilarity! Back from a commercial break and the Space Ghosters are scat singing with Brandford. Now Danny Bonaduce is on.
Found the episode here Title: Gum, Disease Original Air Date: November 11, 1994 Guest Stars: Branford Marsalis, Danny Bonaduce Synopsis: The rapport between Branford Marsalis and Space Ghost makes it lookas though the then-band leader of "The Tonight Show" might be switching talk shows. Next, a child star from the same television era as Space Ghost, Danny Bonaduce, talks about his days with the Partridge family and his deep-seated hatred for Osmonds. Space Ghost: Danny, you sound rather hoarse. Perhaps you've got The Sick of Moltar! Moltar: What? Space Ghost: Maybe I should take a look. Say "Ahhhh" Danny Bonaduce: AaaaaaAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! (glass breaks all over the studio, alarms go off) I (heart) this show.
There are people who string up am radio antennas and stay up late nights listening for far away radio signals. The hobby is called DX-ing. Probably sounds really stupid eh? Well back off pal! I have been known to see what's out there from time to time. These days it is amazing how many stations have the former Art Bell hosted "Coast to Coast."
So anyway I saw this post from a DX'er in Clarksdale, TN who picked up the KNBR signal. That is a 2119 mile DX score. I'll pass it on to the KNBR engineer and he'll dig it. KNBR-AM DX post "My equipment consisted of a Kenwood AM/FM Stereo Reciever 104AR with 2 Dipole Antenna, about 50 feet of speaker wire and a rabbit ear type antenna set up in my room. My ground was speaker wire plugged into the ground receptacle of the Kenwood."
Doc Searls is seeing things, in the sky, and he (of course) has the links.
Sunday, February 15, 2004
I got in to see (the artist formerly known as but is currently once again known as, I think) Prince at The Fillmore. It was a good show, but not full of Prince hits. He came on about 12:45 and the I left around 2 AM. He played "Controversy" and "I Feel For You" a few other songs, but mostly it was long funky jams. I think some folks were hoping to hear some hits, but the 15 to 20 minute jams were pretty tight and ok with me. The band was tight and Prince plays great guitar.
I haven't found a setlist yet, but he left the stage at 2 and I don't know if he came back. Oh wait I did and he did. If you were lucky enough to buy tickets, you had to pick them up at will call and show ID, so there was a long line to get in, but they moved it along quickly, and there was no chance for scalpers to get any to resell. Oh and P Diddy was there in the private box, right rear of the 2nd level. Here is much better review of the show. The songs listed were mostly bits of songs played during a longer funky jam. He played another 50 minutes after I left. Dang. Oh well. BTW my favorite line of the night was Prince saying I don't need drugs, I just need the 2 and 4. (beats) Friday, February 13, 2004
My site is updated by me, but was designed by former Live 105 DJ Audio Vidya, (of Modern Rock Report fame) who is the "Big Cheese" at Mouse Potatoes a web design and consulting company.
Mouse Potatoes just did an overhaul and redesign for Ricky's sports bar in San Leandro. Ricky's is doing a pretty popular karaoke night on Fridays, and comedy on Saturdays. Go Ricky's Go Ricky's
The Charleston Gazette - News
Tommy Workman darted out of a Charleston convenience store Wednesday evening, allegedly without paying for a case of Budweiser, and leaped into the bed of his friend's truck. He told the driver, Donnie Allen Sowards, 31, to flee, and the 1979 model Ford sped away from the 7-Eleven onto Oakhurst Drive. It was sometime during that getaway that Sowards and Workman's ex-wife, who was also in the truck's cab, noticed their passenger was missing. "I don't think they knew. They didn't know when or where he fell out," said Charleston Police Cpl. J.K. Coyner. Workman had been thrown from the truck bed and was lying in the road a short distance from the 7-Eleven, dead from apparent massive head wounds.
Courtney Love Airs Troubles on Howard Stern Show
The general manager for Stern's home radio station, WXRK in New York, said he had to bleep Love 15 times, setting a new record for a guest appearance on the show. Thursday, February 12, 2004
It started today. It's a wild story of steroids, Barry Bonds, Tower of Power, dumpster diving, Google searches and more...
Busted for 'roids The DOJ says... "In one email described in an IRS Special Agent's search warrant affidavit, after he instructed a coach to refer to drugs only by initials. Mr. Conte wrote, "And remember that all emails are saved for a very long time, so be careful about how you say what you say. Searches for keywords like 'anabolic' and many others are going on at all times by big brother."" Huh the guy says in an email not to talk about 'anabolic' steroids in an email...IN an email! Oh yea baby that is sweet! The feds must have busted a gut on that one! "According to allegations in the case, the defendants provided athletes with false cover stories to provide to authorities. Mr. Conte is also alleged to have entered into agreements with athletes in which they agreed to endorse ZMA, a nutritional supplement sold by Mr. Conte, in return for free drugs." The PDF of the indictment. Oh lordy lordy it sounds like a nasty one. And as I predicted I saw a players agent already say his client had no idea what was in the stuff he was taking, the trainer just gave it to him. Umm yea right. Here is the PDF of the search warrant. excerpt from page 10 of the PDF: "Through examinations of trash and personal observations outside the Balco Labatories business location..." Wow they went dumpster diving! It also shows they used Google and Google's archive of usenet newsgroups to search for posts from Victor Conte head guy at Balco. Well so did I! author:conte@balcolab.com And they searched media and found "Testosterone" magazine. So did I. Here is a Google archive of an article discussing Conte and the drugs. This article says Conte played bass with Tower of Power (true!) and talks about other legal problems. Here is a post I did showing Bonds home runs since he says he started using Balco products. (they went way up) Another post from me about the Balco baseball connection. A link to a post including home run numbers and a link to an article from Muscle and Fitness where the the newly indicted Victor Conte of Balco explain's Barry's supplement program. 'I visit BALCO every three to six months. They check my blood to make sure my levels are where they should be. Maybe I need to eat more broccoli than I normally do. Maybe my zinc and magnesium intakes need to increase,' Bonds said. "broccoli" bwa haa haa! Shame on the baseball players union for not allowing the players to be tested. The records set by hitters and pitchers for the last 10 years should be marked as "pre steroid test" in the record books. more Can you tell that I think these baseball players are arrogant a**holes? Bust em hard I say... On a lighter note here is a mini screenshot from sfgate.com's headlines about the 'roid-gate 
ewww gross...
Yao, he's the man.
My Way - Sports News LOS ANGELES (AP) Houston Rockets All-Star Yao Ming is the new global spokesman for McDonald's, which let Kobe Bryant's contract expire after he was accused of rape.
That's it it's over.
DRUDGE REPORT "CAMPAIGN DRAMA ROCKS DEMOCRATS: KERRY FIGHTS OFF MEDIA PROBE OF RECENT ALLEGED INFIDELITY, RIVALS PREDICT RUIN" "Intrigue surrounds a woman who recently fled the country, reportedly at the prodding of Kerry, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned." Kerry wins the nomination.
Got a Mac? Got iTunes? Here is a REALLY cool game that uses your iTunes playlists and your audio. It plays a sample of a song on your computer, and lists a variety of choices on what the song might be. A counter counts down and the choices go away as the song clip plays. The sooner you click on a song title the more points you get, if you are correct.
The interface is awesome, and it is really fun. Go get it and give it a try. Rock Star Musical Game Software for Mac OS X When it launches wait and click on "go back" to play the demo mode. Wednesday, February 11, 2004
'Proud to be a U.S. citizen'
Former Intel worker with local ties gets 7 years for terrorism Suspect Apologizes For Portland 7 Conspiracy Plot The DOJ says "free Mike Hawash" then "free Mike Hawash" now The PDF affidavit by federal terrorism task force agent (how it went down) Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Howard Dean on drinking flushed toilet water, and pee. No, really. He's scaring 8th graders!
The Reliable Source (washingtonpost.com) Making the point that good scientists must 'never take anything for granted,' Dean observed that water from a flushed toilet actually would be cleaner for drinking than water untreated from the nearby Mississippi River. 'That's disgusting!' one girl shouted. Another student volunteered that his experiment studied dog urine. 'Now that we're on dog pee, we can have an interesting conversation about that,' Dean said. 'I do not recommend drinking urine . . . but if you drink water straight from the river, you have a greater chance of getting an infection than you do if you drink urine.' Before leaving, Dean pleaded with his pupils not to tell their parents that 'Howard Dean came to my classroom and advised us to drink water from toilets.'
I just got one of these emails from Africa. You know...
"Let me start by introducing myself properly to you. I am Mr. Bello Anu. An auditor with Ned Bank, Johannesburg, South Africa. THE PROPOSITION: A Foreigner a french, Late Engr. Jean claude Pierre (Snr) a merchant with The Federal Government of South Africa, Formerly working in Witwatersrand Johannesburg Gold Mine..." (btw there really is a Ned Bank) When you get these letters wouldn't it be fun to play along? Make them think you are going to do the deal with them? Don't you think somebody might have done that and documented the emails back and forth and posted them on the web? They have! Hilarity ensues! Over the years, Brad Christensen has been deluged with every type of "URGENT" offer imaginable from Nigerian scam artists. Finally, he decided to fight back by conning the con men. With humor and imagination as his weapons, Christensen preyed on the scammers' abundant supply of greed and ignorance, taking our 419 friends for quite a ride, and always at their own expense. What follows are some of Christensen's more creative exchanges. just one sample of many: Dear Mr. F. Kin: I have decided to use my business account at Bank of America for this matter, but I still need your help, Mr. Kin, in convincing Kendra that Amsterdam, with its many tulips and picturesque windmills, should be our travel destination. Alternatively, can you suggest a compromise destination since we cannot seem to agree on South Africa, Amsterdam, or London? What about Greece? Just saw the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and those people know how to party! They drink a kick-ass liquor called Ouzo that helps them ignore all the facial hair on the women. Please understand that our meeting is critical since I only conduct business matters in person. Because of my hands-on management, my dental floss and household-cleaning machinery enterprises have been quite successful. My business account now holds more than $231,000 and is growing daily. Obviously I am unwilling to share my account information with anyone I have not met. Monday, February 09, 2004
The lineup has been announced! Pixies, Flaming Lips, Kraftwerk, The Future Sound of London and more.
2004 Coachella Valley Music Festival
John Kerry's Rock And Roll band!
 
Yep they were called "The Electras" and Kerry played bass. Here he is on the far right near the drummer. 
The back cover says "John Kerry, electric bass, is a resident of Oslo, Norway, and the producer of a pulsating rythm that lends tremendous force to all the numbers." Norway? yep, his father, Richard Kerry, worked at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Norway, as a chief political officer when Kerry was a boy. He attended a Swiss boarding school before transferring to St. Paul's School in Concord in 1956. here are the song titles: Side One 1. Guitar Boogie Shuffle 2. Three Blind Mice 3. You Can't Sit Down 4. Greenfields 5. Shanghaied 6. Summertime Blues Side Two 1. Bulldog 2. Ya Ya 3. Sleepwalk 4. Electra 5. Because They're Young 6. Torquay 7. Yellow Jacket The folks who run Kerry's campaign should play ths up a little more, let's get some MP3's on line! If Kerry goes on tv and rips out a hot version of "Summertime Blues" how cool would that be? Friday, February 06, 2004
This guy writes the funniest stuff. He kills me. Here is his latest.
Bill O'Reilly is big blubbering vagina. "Since Bill O'Reilly is such a cry-baby bitch, I have decided to send him a bottle of Johnson & Johnson 'no more tears' shampoo, along with a box of tampons to help with his constant PMS."
"I love Apple, indifferent about Pepsi, and I hate the RIAA!
Screw the RIAA, use the iTunes to buy Independent labels only!" FIGHT BACK! Thursday, February 05, 2004
Leland Yee a California congressman wants the building codes of California to include feng shui. You mean like having a tv in the bathroom to watch the Laker game? Unfortunatly no. It's not that cool.
It's BULLSHIT! But since I have an open mind, I looked it up on the net and here are some feng shui tips I found. Don't put things in places where you can trip over them. Placing iron bars on your windows will stop your money bearing 'dragon energy' from getting out the windows. It will also keep theives out and your video in. A silk sheet placed on top of your couch will protect the couch from dust, and keep your 'cockroach energy' at bay. Placing Oreos in a locked tin on the top shelf in the kitchen will help you control your 'pig spirit'. A remote control on your couch allows you to better commune with the Television spirits in your lounge room. Ensure there is a free flow of water energy in your sink by hiding the plug on your roof. Blocking your 'gutter energy' can cause your roof to leak. Regular leaf removal will help you protect your investment in your home. Placing a mirror on the inside of your front door will prevent your money-bearing dragon from leaving the house, and also allow you to check your teeth for parsley before heading off to the pub. Knowing the influence of the four corners of the compass on your Chi energy is important if you don't want to get lost when walking around in the bush. "Guys Crap goes in the Garage" more
Clear Lake Observer
For the 15th year in a row, Lake County has been recognized for having 'the cleanest air in the state' by meeting all requirements set by the California Air Resources Board. And this year the requirements were all the more stringent, with the addition of a new ambient air quality standard.
Umm this sounds kind of creepy.
E! Online News - FIRST LOOK: The News in Brief WITH SOUL: Marvin Gaye performing the national anthem as part of a digital duet with his daughter, Nona Gaye, the Saturday night before the NBA All-Star game Feb. 15. Wednesday, February 04, 2004
like...like...like...
WSJ.com - The Campaign Against 'Like' The Campaign Against 'Like' As Ex-Valley Girls (and Boys) Move Up the Ladder, Pressure Grows to Sound Professional By ANDREA PETERSEN Staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL In Suzanne Loudamy's house, the word 'like' is under siege. When her 18-year-old daughter, Sarah, speaks, Ms. Loudamy holds up her hands to count how often the word leaves her mouth. 'My mom talks about how it's not, like, professional and says I'll look stupid,' says Sarah Loudamy. 'But someday everybody my age will be in the professional world with me. If they're saying 'like' too, I won't stand out.' Two decades after the song 'Valley Girl' popularized it, a fresh effort is afoot to stamp out this linguistic quirk. The generation that grew up saying 'like' is hitting adulthood -- and the work force. As a result, it is now in the lexicon of investment bankers, doctors and even teachers, where it can sound especially jarring. 'I'm sure I say, 'like' a lot,' says Liza Sutherland, 28, a sixth-grade humanities teacher in New York. 'I don't worry so much about how my students speak.'
Beyonce wants the chicken to be "HEAVILY SEASONED!!" oh and of course "All Necessary condiment"
The Smoking Gun: Archive for reals.
Cornelius Bumpus saxaphone player for Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, and much more, has left us.
Tuesday, February 03, 2004
Too late for Dean for America? Well maybe.
How about this: Dio for America! 
Our opponents claim Dio is soft on the issues, and the campaign headquarters is buzzing with Ronnie James' recent straight-ahead approach to one of the thorniest issues of this campaign: Gay Marriage. While most candidates won't touch it with a ten-foot pole, Dio gave a press conference today to make his stance on the issue clear: "Rob Halford wants it, so it's cool with me." -------------- first seen here
iPod Hacks, a great site for all things iPod, (PC or Mac) reports Apple has posted Green Day's 'I Fought The Law' single which was the soundtrack to the Superbowl Pepsi iTunes song-giveaway ad, on the iTunes Music Store.
And they have a link to get get the song.
Ginny writes this in her latest:
Ginny Prior Media Services | Columns Trumpeting Oakland Ever wonder what travel journalists who've seen the world write about Oakland? Here's what the Oakland Convention and Visitor's Bureau said recently to lure journalists to 'the sunny side of San Francisco Bay.' In a broadcast e-mail, the organization wrote: "You'll experience the food and flavor of the city's colorful, multicultural neighborhoods and historic districts. Take an enchanting gondola ride around scenic Lake Merritt or perhaps kayak on San Francisco Bay. Explore the mysteries of Oakland's Chinatown. And groove to world class jazz or blues set in the restored waterfront district at Jack London Square." Such is a part of life in the Biggity Biggity O. (links by me)
The Marx Brothers: Seven Comedy Classics Debut as Deluxe Five DVD Gift Set
On May 4, Warner Home Video is releasing seven of the funniest and most popular films from one of the world's most beloved comedy teams, the Marx Brothers. These films, 'A Night at the Opera' (1935), 'A Day at the Races' (1937), 'Room Service' (1938), 'At the Circus' (1939), 'Go West' (1940), 'The Big Store' (1941) and 'A Night in Casablanca' (1946) are being released on DVD for the very first time, as part of 'The Marx Brothers Collection,' a deluxe five DVD gift set priced at $59.92. 'A Night at the Opera,' 'A Day at the Races,' and 'A Night in Casablanca' will also be available as single discs priced at $19.97 SRP" Monday, February 02, 2004
That class act Justin Timberlake on the cover of Dec. 2003 Q magazine.
Bjork to release lavish box set - NME.COM
BJORK is set to release a singles boxed set, including every single, mix and white label, in April. The collection will also feature obscure mixes, which are either no longer available, hard to find or those which were never released in some countries.  Oh that's what it was...
Lamont and Tonelli have the closeup picture and this link. Nothing But Nipples Body Jewelry ...scroll down to the "shields." more
Here (pdf) is part of a press release the FCC put out after a local non network tv station had a penis exposed on their morning show during an interview. The FCC has proposed a fine of 27,500 dollars. If they hold this standard to CBS, it could be a much larger amount.
"The Commission concluded that, although the broadcast of this material was fleeting in that it occurred for less than a second, it was graphic and explicit, and the manner in which the station presented the material demonstrated that it was intended to pander to, titillate and shock viewers. The Commission also concluded that the station failed to take adequate precautions to ensure that no actionably indecent material was broadcast despite its awareness that the interview involved performers who appear nude to manipulate their genitalia. Under these circumstances, the Commission concluded that the airing of indecent material during the interview was clearly foreseeable. The Commission proposed the statutory maximum forfeiture amount based on the extremely graphic and pandering nature of the material and the licensee's culpability in failing to take adequate precautions to prevent the broadcast of indecent material."
Big Rick's Superbowl review.
I watched nothing before 3pm. I know better. I watched the cheesy tribute to the Space Shuttle, and the Anthem, and the coin toss. Then I soon fell asleep on the couch. I woke up near the end of the first half. I started to watch the 1/2 time show, The airhead Ms. Simpson blurted out something, then at some point Kid Rock was on stage. When did they book these acts? 5 years ago? Kid Rock? He was his usual "awful" Then P.Diddy sang "Hey Diddy" oh my god what crap. That really could have been the WORST musical performance I have ever seen. (thinking...) Yes I believe it is. "Oh Diddy you're so fine you blow my mind hey Diddy!" Across America people are still trying to wipe the vomit from their big screens. Nelly put the Kung Fu grip on his thing and Janet popped a righty. At least Kid Rock wasn't the only boob on stage. A typical MTV production, awful, sleazy, instantly forgettable. The last time MTV did something really good? (cue the cricket sfx...) Over at Billboard.com as I write this here are the top headlines on the front page: "CBS Apologizes, FCC to investigate Jackson's Halftime Exposure" "Leaked Janet Single Released To Radio" How nice that radio stations can talk about the S.bowl game AND have a new single to play. Yea that wasn't planned... I did some other stuff and watched the second half of the fourth quarter and saw the Pats win because the Carolina coach is a moron. Then I got pissed because the Simpsons weren't on, watched Adult Swim, went to bed.
Coachella is looking to be pretty good this year. I'm a fixin to go.
BILLBOARD Wilco and the Flaming Lips are the latest bands to sign on for the fifth Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, according to the former's official Web site and the latter's official message board. The event will be held May 1-2 at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif. An announcement of the full lineup is expected imminently; tickets go on sale Feb. 14. As previously reported, the roster of acts also includes Radiohead, the first performance by the Pixies since 1993, Kraftwerk, the Cure, Air, Dizzee Rascal, the Thrills, LCD Soundsystem, Electric Six, Sahara Hotnights, Kinky, the (International) Noise Conspiracy, Prefuse 73, T. Raumschmiere, Sidestepper, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, !!!, Atmosphere and rap act Eyedea & Abilities. |
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