Archive for April, 2008

I Don’t Even Know What to Say About This

April 29th, 2008

“I am the resurrection and the light switch…”
Thanks to Frank at the fabulous OMB Blog for the image!

Quote of the Day: Frank Zappa

April 27th, 2008

“When we talk about artistic freedom in this country, we sometimes lose sight of the fact that freedom is often dependent on adequate financing.”

Bob Gruen Brings Rockers Photographic Exhibit to NYC!

April 25th, 2008

Rockers Exhibet Flyer from Sao Paolo Brazil
For winter weather-imposed shut-ins like me, who practically haven’t left the house in six months, last night provided a fantastic entrée into spring, when legendary Rock Photographer Bob Gruen brought his Rockers exhibit to the Morrison Hotel Gallery (formerly CBGB’s Gallery). Let me tell you, it was quite the [...]

How Addicted to Apple Products Are You?

April 24th, 2008

54%How Addicted to Apple Are You?
Actually, I am 100% addicted, because Macs rule and PCs suck ass, but this quiz gives kind of skewed results if you don’t own an iPhone and don’t plan on buying one in the immediate future.

Kids Play on the Darndest Things

April 23rd, 2008

In This Photo: Children Frolic happily on a larger-than lifesize replica of the human Digestive Tract!
Few things can fray the nerves of parents of small children more than outdoor jungle gyms and playgrounds, where every element can spell disaster (just who came up with monkey bars, anyway?). But our own tottering seesaws and tainted [...]

Save The Earth, Or Go Somewhere Else

April 22nd, 2008

Remember: The World We Leave is the World We’re Coming Back To
Hey what’s up. Happy Earth Day and all that.  At lunch time today, they were handing out free bags of delicious popcorn in the cafeteria, which rules and everything, because popcorn is awesome, but I am not sure how that helps us to celebrate [...]

“The Part About Madonna – That Was Too Much.”

April 17th, 2008

Here’s the link to a hilarious article from The Washington Post about how an episode of The Simpsons has unintentionally caused a huge political uproar in Argentina for its casual references to the late Argentinean President, Juan Peron .  Awesome!

Here’s Hoping this Buries an Ax in the Skull of The Panic Channel and All Other Side Projects That Do Not Include Perry Farrell

April 16th, 2008

Nothing’s Shocking
ERIC AVERY AGREES TO REUNITE WITH JANE’S ADDICTION FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 1991; LEGENDARY BAND TO BE HONORED AT FIRST-EVER U.S. NME AWARDS IN LOS ANGELES 
LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2008 - After much speculation in the previous week, ERICAVERY has agreed to join former band mates Jane’s Addiction for a one-night-only performance at [...]

Fun News Headline of The Day!

April 11th, 2008

“Parents Fight Over Which Gang Toddler Should Join.”

Happy Birthday, Mason Reese!

April 11th, 2008

“The Password is: Borgasmord.”
Former Child Star Mason Reese celebrates his 43rd year on the planet today. Happy Birthday, Dear Mason!