Don't know why I searched for this song, but I was rewarded. Detroit OG.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Worlds on the Way and some odds and ends
Worlds are only 11 days away!!! Another Italy vs Spain affair or can Luxemborg spoil the party? Chavenel could be a dark horse for France-he has had a great year and is still strong.
Bettini ether'd Valverde saying about his rival "[Alejandro] Valverde will be third, but you can't let him out of your sights." Ouch.
Shlecks, Schumacher, Sanchez-there are a lot of S's with a chance. Lets hope the announcer doesn't have a lisp.
Belgium could be ass out but maybe Devolder or Gilbert can do something?
US is doomed. Sending four promising young guns to back up Leiphemer. A real motivational leader to work for.... Garmin is really looking like the US Rabobank as three out of the four dudes ride for Garmin.
Worlds are often anti-climatic, but the course is tough and there are plenty of guys in form.
Even without Colnago, Milram will be riding in style! Lightweight as team wheel supplier??? Sick
Brad came through with this story and says stop whining about your commute/
Bettini ether'd Valverde saying about his rival "[Alejandro] Valverde will be third, but you can't let him out of your sights." Ouch.
Shlecks, Schumacher, Sanchez-there are a lot of S's with a chance. Lets hope the announcer doesn't have a lisp.
Belgium could be ass out but maybe Devolder or Gilbert can do something?
US is doomed. Sending four promising young guns to back up Leiphemer. A real motivational leader to work for.... Garmin is really looking like the US Rabobank as three out of the four dudes ride for Garmin.
Worlds are often anti-climatic, but the course is tough and there are plenty of guys in form.
Even without Colnago, Milram will be riding in style! Lightweight as team wheel supplier??? Sick
Brad came through with this story and says stop whining about your commute/
Garzelli wins at GP Wallonie
Garzelli is like the Brett Michels of cyling. What is up with the fucking head wraps?
Just deal, you are bald. Summer, fall,winter, doesn't matter-he has some giant bandana under his helmet. I am not even commenting on the fact that it is generally pink. He has a least won the Giro, so why not. So Aqua-Sapone dominate the race and allow Garzelli to give Ballerini a big FU for not picking him for the Worlds. What race can DiLuca win to make his non-selection an issue?
Regardless, Garzelli had a good win at the GP Wallonie which is just the kind of tough but under the radar race (a la the Tro Bro Leon) that I love and wish I could see more of! Cobbled climbs,iffy weather, plenty of continental teams ,and of course Collstrap had Borut Bozic there!
BMC had some US guys in the race. Best placed was Taylor Tolleson 120th 10 minutes back.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Smokey Vs Norman
The story goes that Berry Gordy had Smokey Robisnon produce this one and Whitfield produce "Ain't to Proud to beg". Winner got to continue to produce the Temptations.
Tough loss for Smokey cause this is a killer song.
Norman Whitfield RIP
The music will do the talking for him, but RIP to the man who brought the harder pysch soul sound to Motown. All is forgiven for Rose Royce.....
I also owe Jerry Wexler a bon voyage as well.
Charlie Varrick
Previous movie reviews here have set the bar pretty high, so a movie has to be pretty special to get a mention. Walter Matthau as the star is always a good first step.
1973 was the year when they cast Matthau as a crop duster turned bank robber. After a heist in which he steals the Mob's money, he has to face off with hitman Jo Don Baker. If you liked the dude in No Country for Old Men, you will love JDB's character.
As if all this wasn't enough, when was the last time you saw a car vs biplane chase?
Directed by the same guy that did Dirty Harry so it has a similar vibe and some of the same actors.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Do Something
Think about this. Then read a book. Maybe Blackwater by Jeremy Scahill or Wrecking Crew by Thomas Franks.
Ghost War by Steve Coll is a true classic if you want some context and history.
Fiasco collects and expands on Thomas Ricks excellent Atlantic articles.
Either way figure it out.
You could maybe even buy one of these at a local bookstore or try an amazon alternative.
It is not too hard to believe that the Republican convention came with a hearty helping of police oppression, but rather than shrug it off like I did, Ted Leo got together and recorded a benefit 4 song ep that you can download on the Touch and Go site.
Includes Amebix and Cocksparrer covers. "Rapid Response" indeed. "I got your number" comes off as more Undertones than Trouble on the Terraces but is still rad. Amebix? They have not stood the test of time for me, but this is a solid solo rework. Read a couple of the books above and you will agree that "Paranoia(is never enough)"!
So in conclussion, it feels like we are ready for the curtain call of the 2nd gilded age and its hard to believe so many were so asleep at the switch that it happened again.
Ghost War by Steve Coll is a true classic if you want some context and history.
Fiasco collects and expands on Thomas Ricks excellent Atlantic articles.
Either way figure it out.
You could maybe even buy one of these at a local bookstore or try an amazon alternative.
It is not too hard to believe that the Republican convention came with a hearty helping of police oppression, but rather than shrug it off like I did, Ted Leo got together and recorded a benefit 4 song ep that you can download on the Touch and Go site.
Includes Amebix and Cocksparrer covers. "Rapid Response" indeed. "I got your number" comes off as more Undertones than Trouble on the Terraces but is still rad. Amebix? They have not stood the test of time for me, but this is a solid solo rework. Read a couple of the books above and you will agree that "Paranoia(is never enough)"!
So in conclussion, it feels like we are ready for the curtain call of the 2nd gilded age and its hard to believe so many were so asleep at the switch that it happened again.
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