Pink Floyd founding member Richard Wright dies

from jambase -

Pink Floyd keyboardist and founding member Richard "Rick" Wright passed away today (Monday, September 15). According to a post on David Gilmour's website, "Richard died today after a short struggle with cancer." He was 65.

Wright co-founded Pink Floyd in 1965 with guitarist Syd Barrett, bassist Roger Waters and drummer Nick Mason. Known primarily as a keyboardist, Wright also sang and earned songwriting credits on several of Floyd's most popular albums including Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here.

Wright continued to work with Pink Floyd through the 80s and 90s and is featured heavily on the final Floyd studio album, 1994's The Division Bell. He also participated in the Pink Floyd reunion that occurred for Live 8 in 2005 (read the review here).

In addition to his work with Pink Floyd, Wright put out two solo albums, 1978's Wet Dream and 1996's Broken China, as well as 1984's Identity with Dave Harris.

The pastor who clashed with Palin

"Baptist minister Howard Bess, who wrote a book Palin wanted banned and who fought her on abortion and gay rights, says the country should fear her election."

read more at Salon here

Greenspan: This Is The Worst Economy I've Ever Seen

just came across this article from the Huffington Post

McCain - The Maverick Sells Out

read this letter from his cousin.

Trooper Gate Continues

catch the latest from ABC here

Powell still undecided, says Obama win would be 'electrifying'

just came across this article from CNN.

Top Facts Everyone Must Know About Sarah Palin - From Grizzly Bay

photo: grizzlybay.org

photo - weekly standard


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Top Facts Everyone Must Know About Sarah Palin

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1) She is opposed to abortion even in cases of rape and incest (even if victims are children)

2) She offered a bounty of $150 for each left front leg of freshly killed wolves

3) She is presently under investigation in Alaska for abuse of power

4) She strongly supports drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

5) She promotes aerial hunting of wolves and bears even though Alaskans voted twice to ban the practice (VIDEO)

6) She used $400,000 of state money to fund a propaganda campaign in support of aerial hunting

7) She is a champion for big oil and her campaign slogan has become "Drill, baby, drill!"

8) She believes creationism should be taught in public schools

9) She believes man-made global warming is a farce

10) She is opposed to listing the polar bear as an endangered species because it might limit oil exploitation

11) While mayor of Wasilla she tried to fire the city librarian because the librarian refused to censor books

12) She supports the Alaskan Independence Party which seeks independence from the United States (VIDEO)

13) As mayor of Wasilla, she made rape victims pay for their own forensic evidence kits

14) She obtained her first passport just last year (2007)

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New Rules

if you know me, you know of my affections for Bill Maher. his sarcastic take and extremely funny insights are my cup of tea. it seems that as the season turns political, so do we here at the fake offices. this whole Palin thing has just put the sake in my bomb......if you know what i mean.
Mr Maher is taking some heat from his comments on Palin. Last week, on the first show of the new season, Maher called her a "stewardess". much to my delight but not so much for others, apparently. Maher defended himself this week by restating that Palin is nothing more than a stewardess. aah, did i mention i love this guy? also, this week, he had Janeanne Garafolo and Roseanne Barr as guests. Garafalo gave Bill some shit for his opening skit but didn't take offense to anything after that. Roseanne, who if you are not aware, is a very popular blogger and a new favorite political pundit of mine. she also didn't take offense to any of Bill's comments. those are two.....semi-extreme feminists. you be the judge.

#spinewatch - help the media "grow a pair"

photo - Luke Thomas - Fog City Journal

I don't 'subscribe' to many blogs. I wish I could follow more but I really don't have the time. there are a few, however, hip, seedy and informative, that I check religiously. One of them is Craig Newmark's blog. He, of course, started Craigslist and is quite honestly one of my living heroes. Really Jalew? Yep. Really. If your familiar with his path, his personal choice NOT to sell out one of the internets most used and potentially most profitable web sites and his passions and projects outside of running CL, then you understand why. The man stands for A LOT and it ALL is to OUR benefit. That said, I would like to share this from his blog..

#spinewatch: Help the media regain its spine

There are good signs that the media is resisting bullying from the McCain/Bush/Rove axis, and we should encourage 'em. They realize that the reporting some years ago regarding WMD was, maybe, not so good, and they're starting to report on the bad guys again.

Jay Rosen of PressThink and NewAssignment.net has a great idea, let's encourage the press by cheerleading them on Twitter:

Spread the meme. Use #spinewatch for key links and quotes showing the press beginning to hit hard on McCain's "facts don't matter" attitude.

I use the following to track #spinewatch:

http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23spinewatch

I've seen at least one McCain scammer operating.

Steve Outing noticed right away.

However, Rachel Sklar has the best observation I've seen:

Please note that, though Fey stole the show with her Palin (never mind the look, wow did she ever nail the voice!), the best line of the entire show belonged to Poehler's Hillary: "In conclusion, I invite the media to grow a pair. And if you can't, I will lend you mine." BRAVA!

UPDATE: #spinewatch is spreading:

Good commentary here

here's a good aggregation of comments like:

from Michael Kingsley:

"The media have trouble calling a lie a lie, or asserting that one side is lying more than the other -- even when that is objectively the case. They lean over backwards to give liars the benefit of the doubt, even when there is no doubt. Objectivity can’t be objectively measured. What can be is balance. So if the sins of both campaigns are reported as roughly equal, the media feel they are doing their job -- even if this is objectively untrue."

Disclaimer: I encouraged Jay to do this and have supported him in a very minor way to find new ways to fund investigative reporting.

Bakumatsu Koshashin ..

..is a cool 'old timey' photo generator. it's web based, so you don't have to download anything and it's free. of course, the same can be achieved in photoshop but this is quick and simple. check it here

Mcain Pulls Ahead in Florida & North Dakota

please...tell me the dem's can pull this one off.

you can follow each state's electoral 'scorecard' here at Slate. it's great. you can scroll over each state to get the latest numbers and click to find more info. they also have the numbers for the senate, house and governor races across the country.

time to get dirty Barack!

Peace Day - Sept. 21

are you? if so, make a commitment to manifest peace on 09/21. i just did. just click here.

Green Living Resources - The Healthy Building Network

I'm always looking for new, informative and relevant resources for Green Living. The Healthy Bulding Network has become a recent favorite. HBN has a wealth of information on Green Building, laws and advances in Green Technologies.

McCain Attacks Palin's Experience

ahh, video. it tells a story. a story Mccain would like to forget.

Phish Reunites.....Kinda'

If you haven't heard, Phish played a short set at Brad Sand's wedding last weekend. The quartet played staples "Suzy Greenberg," "Waste" and "Julius." Afterwards, Police drummer Stewart Copeland joined the Wedding Band for a rendition of The Police's "Can't Stand Losing You" and The Meters' "Fire On The Bayou."

Here is a rough video of some Julius. My favorite has to be when the light hits Phishman....COMEDY!

See you on tour next Phall bitches!

Pics From My Last Job - After

the dry creek bed and the small burm goes in

finally someone to help me move this 700+ pound boulder

ahh...

finished!

Pics From My Last Job - Before

is there a house in there somewhere?

is that a......window?

at least the shrubs give some privacy...

well, i pretty much hate lawns at this point. so this is actually a sign of progress for me. let's get this water whore out of this yard and plant something pretty, functional, low maintenance and sustainable!

grass = :(

ObamaTravel.org

ObamaTravel.org is a platform that connects volunteers who want to travel to a swing state with financial sponsors and swing state host families. It's sort of a political hybrid of craigslist and Team-in-Training - volunteers post profiles and solicit sponsorship from their family and friends. Sponsors can see their donations in action by following the activities of their volunteers.

Confessions of an RNC Rent-A-Cop

"Gov. Palin is staying here -- you gotta be careful. You get what I'm saying? You can't get wood on the job."

Read the HILARIOUS article from Slate, here.

Moose ex Machina

Sarah Palin is trying to seduce independent voters. But she comes across like a whip-wielding mistress who wants to discipline a naughty America.

Read the article from Slate, by Gary Kamiya here.

Racism is the only reason Obama might lose..

..according to Jacob Weisberg of Slate. read more of his interesting article here.

This Modern World

this modern world

The Future Is Here - Dubai

i realize i've uploaded a lot of videos from current lately and i wasn't planning on doing it again until i came across this and knew i had to share it. i've been aware of Dubai for a while now. always reading crazy stories about the developments there. always hearing of the wealth. but i really enjoyed this video documentary. i hope you do also.

"The future is here....and I don't know how I feel about it."

how do you feel about it? amazing advances in engineering, human achievements? or completely disgusting display of wealth and egos?

Burning Man 08 - Postcards from the Playa

sunset girls

Burning Man 08 - Postcards from the Playa

big bummer

Burning Man 08 - Postcards from the Playa

playa poppies

Burning Man 08 - Postcards from the Playa

the art build.

Burning Man 08 - Postcards from the Playa

angel sightings

Burning Man 08 - Postcards from the Playa

photo car

Burning Man 08 - Postcards from the Playa

the hand of man

Burning Man 08 - Postcards from the Playa

Kites in the Light.

Burning Man 08 - Postcards from the Playa

The Shiva Vista Project.

Massive police raids on suspected protestors in Minneapolis

read more from Glenn Greenwald's column at Salon..here

Vice President? Really?

Biden on Indians.

REGENERATION - THE NEW FILM FROM STS9!

STS9....musicians, artists, activists and now, film makers. There is NO mold for this group of gentelmen. They continue to push the boundaries of labels and expectations. There really seems to be no fear. Only Love.

America's Greatest Rock Band?

i'm thinking so.

Phil Lesh on Comedy Central

Phil Lesh on Lil' Bush!

Why God hates Amputees

i know, i know. but it's really about questioning everything God. check it out here. i don't think it wil be as bad as you think.

Freedom Isn't Free...And Neither Are Private Contractors

read a "five-part blog series sharing the experiences of Rachel, an Iraq War veteran who was a firsthand witness to many cases of contractor abuse against the troops'' here

Crochet an Orb : A tutorial using a balloon

keeping it crafty with this cool crocheted orb from ressurection fern.

Bandana Pants

fun tutorial on making pants from bandanas. from a cool blog, Make Something Now

Jonny Depp's Eco Island

"Apparently Johnny Depp bought an island for around $3,000,000 a while back. And, since there aren't exactly power lines running to the tiny island, he had to figure out how to power his (ridiculously posh) home. For the green-minded Depp, diesel generators just weren't an option.

So he turned to Mike Strizki to help him build a system that would produce enough power to quench his celebrity-born thirst for decadence while not throwing off massive amounts of greenhouse gas. The result is a solar system that stores excess energy as hydrogen for use at night, or during cloudy times of day (not too common in the Bahamas, but still.)"

read more at eco geek

Earth Art...Literally.

There's an exhibit of site-specific earth art installations going on at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Ontario, Canada. Artists from all over the world have come to install unique environmental pieces, which will be on view until October 13. There are sod ramps, floating sculptures, and other Andy Goldsworthy-esque pieces. There's also a tumblog of installation photos, which shows how some of the pieces were constructed and installed. Via Cool Hunting.

The Prosecution of Goerge W. Bush for Murder

" In The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder, Bugliosi presents a tight, meticulously researched legal case that puts George W. Bush on trial in an American courtroom for the murder of nearly 4,000 American soldiers fighting the war in Iraq. Bugliosi sets forth the legal architecture and incontrovertible evidence that President Bush took this nation to war in Iraq under false pretenses—a war that has not only caused the deaths of American soldiers but also over 100,000 innocent Iraqi men, women, and children; cost the United States over one trillion dollars thus far with no end in sight; and alienated many American allies in the Western world. "

Read excerpts from the book here. Listen to an audio clip of the author explaining why he wrote the book here. View a gallery of related photos here. Finally, you can buy the book here.

Build Your Own Meat..

..or comic strip, that is. Some of you know the Red Meat strip from the local Sac News & Peyoo. Well now you can make your own strip.

Choose from a host of characters, from monkeys, floating skulls, a man with a lemon for a head and more, and then create your own Red Meat comic.

Take a screengrab and then use a hosting site like Photobucket or imageshack to show your friends.

Get started HERE.

The Owl & The Bear

THE OWL & THE BEAR

..is a great site/blog/live music download library. they have tons of quality live recordings from tons of great bands. some of my fav's so far are Arcade Fire, Tortoise (of course) and a Tom Waits i didn't have.

Apes On Tapes

apes on tapes is a bologna, italy-based electronic music group that makes great instrumental hip hop. the duo recently released an album called you open through homework records, and followed it up today by releasing a companion ep entitled you open remixed. both projects are available as free downloads at the homework site.

Bart Vs. The Space Mutants, Zelda and More..

play old school nintendo games o your computer for free. check it HERE.

Moses Was Loaded

A reasercher claims that Moses was high on psychedelic drugs when he received the ten commandments. That's not all. It gets better. Check it out HERE.

OUTSIDE LANDS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

Another Planet Entertainment, Superfly Productions and Starr Hill Presents, in a partnership with the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department, are proud to introduce the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival. The inaugural multi-faceted, three-day festival will take place in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park August 22 - 24, 2008.

Radiohead, Tom Petty and Jack Johnson will headline the event. Full lineup, ticketing, on-sale and other information will be announced throughout the coming weeks.

"With the incomparable pedigree of its producers, Outside Lands is set to be the dynamic event with the broad range of entertainment and amusement options you'd expect from the partnering of the co-founders of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival with one of the most successful promoters in Northern California. The unique strengths of these two companies using the backdrop of one of the most famous parks in one of the most famous musical cities in the world is certain to make for an unforgettable weekend. Golden Gate Park has been the site of such events as Peter Gabriel's WOMAD Festival, the Tibetan Freedom Concert, the Guinness Fleadh Festival, Love, Laughter & Music celebrating the lives of Bill Graham, as well as single mega-concerts by the likes of Pearl Jam, Neil Young, and most recently the Dave Matthews Band. Outside Lands, perhaps the most ambitious event in the park's history, will be the first annual ticketed large-scale multi-stage event in this historic location. A portion of every ticket sold will directly benefit Golden Gate Park.

With five main performance stages, the music programming will represent a wide range of genres, including rock, blues, reggae, jazz, hip-hop, world, soul, Latin and electronic music. From singer-songwriters to roots acts, rock bands and DJs, major national headliners will perform alongside exceptional emerging talent, making the event a substantial celebration of the established and the cutting edge. Local acts will also be featured prominently as the festival will represent San Francisco's vibrant cultural community. The local flavor will also be seen in the festival¹s concessions, featuring foods from local eateries, as well as in the world of the visual arts, with work from artists in both traditional and new media being featured throughout the event. More information about all the festival attributes and activities will be announced over the coming weeks and months.

Since both Superfly and Another Planet have a strong history of being environmentally conscious organizations, the festival will be a particularly green undertaking, utilizing carbon offsetting, recycling programs, and other greening efforts. Furthermore, the event will directly benefit the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department with a special annual donation.

With a seemingly endless selection of music and activities, the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival is certain to be one of the ultimate summer destinations for live music fans. The fact that it will take place in the great city of San Francisco ensures an unparalleled entertainment experience."

wow.

CAMP MMW

What else could I possibly say. It's Camp MMW kids!

VIVA LA EVOLUTION!!!

That's Right. One, Two, Three Baby.

Medeski Martin & Wood are planning 3 tours, plus 3 albums in 2008. Each tour and subsequent album will consist of all NEW MUSIC. The plan: Write > Tour > Record > Repeat.

Get all the digs HERE.

Radiohead thought they were breaking the rules...MMW MAKES THE RULES!!!

photos - Lisa Schaefer

This Is Your Brain On Jazz

"Scientists funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) have found that, when jazz musicians are engaged in the highly creative and spontaneous activity known as improvisation, a large region of the brain involved in monitoring one’s performance is shut down, while a small region involved in organizing self-initiated thoughts and behaviors is highly activated."

Some of you cats were already hip to some shit like THIS going down....dig?

It's O.K. to Laugh

see more of the 12 Funniest Homeless Signs, HERE

Welcome to the Big Darkness

Some of you might not know that Hunter S. Thompson was a contributor to ESPN for some time. They have benn holding out on releasing his archival writings...until now. The gates have opened. Check it HERE.

Hubble peers into the Great Eye of Sauron

"Astronomers at the University of California, Berkeley, and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center have released a rather remarkable Hubble image of a ring of dust around star Fomalhaut, described by New Scientist as resembling "the Great Eye of Sauron"."

Unfortunately, the scientists have reported no word on the Shire. Read more HERE.

Remember D'Angelo?

I sure do. His album 'Brown Sugar' will always be one of my favorite neo soul albums. His follow-up, 'Voodoo' was also the shit. The man is so smooth...and so tight. So where the fuck is he? I mean this guy has gone deeper than Ms. Hill.
Until now? Well, that's what some were saying. But it seems like a wicked tease now. Read about it HERE.

Star Trek + Brokeback =

Have I Mentioned How Absolutely Fucking Sick These Guys are Lately

Selling out Red Rocks...two nights in a row. The Fillmore in Denver...four nights in a row. The Tabernacle in Atlanta...four nights. Recognized by Pollstar. Now...CNN!

Fuck Me! My little babies 'is all grows up!'

remember me?

Hey. Remember me? It's been a while since I've got my blog on. Over a month! Why? Besides the fact that I'm just amusing myself here and absolutely NO ONE ever reads this blog, well....well, Life. That's why. You know, season's change and all that shit.
Besides dealing with the weather and it's effect on my biz, I've had some exciting things going on. Now that Spring is creeping on us, Ive really been trying to get some things together and take my biz to the next level. Don't get me wrong. I realize there are MANY more levels but one at a time. I just got my license from the City. I'm also in the process of making some flyers that will hopefully stimulate some new, much needed business.
Most importantly and no doubt the biggest, happiest change for me is my recent engagement to Steph. I asked her to marry me Valentines evening after a mellow dinner out. I am very happy and am looking forward to spending my life with the most beautiful women I know.