Wed, 29 Aug 2007
Donde Quakes?
Not great news about the Quakes return to SJ (granted, this is off a rumor site):
The team will not be playing in Spartan Stadium, which opened in 1933, on the campus of San Jose State University.Sacto? Yuck. I'm not driving that far for a game. 29 Aug 12:10 | /futbol | 0 comment(s)
...Instead it is very likely that the new, new Earthquakes will split their games for the next two seasons among Santa Clara University, Oakland and Sacramento.
Tue, 28 Aug 2007
Trogdor Sighting
Some "arsonist" (or possibly some neon lights) burned the Burning Man a bit early. I know I shouldn't offend all the neo-hippies nshit, but I couldn't stop laughing when I read that in the news. more and even more.
I know some people who are way into BM. But when I see Marina chicks on the bus reading phamplets about "Attending Your First Burning Man" and are taking notes, it's hard to think the $100+ event is "cool". You know you jumped the shark long ago.
28 Aug 13:39 | /news | 4 comment(s)
Mmmmeat
Remember a while back when I wrote about some good crack? Well, the crack keeps flowin, or is it tumbling?
... there's more to read here ...
28 Aug 11:43 | /food_and_drink | 2 comment(s)
Thu, 23 Aug 2007
Two Quotes From Gazza
Two quotes from my friend Gazza. One of them came up on IM last night in a quick chat with Chuck . . . These are just the quotes, I'm too tired to type the full stories behind them although he was talking about TV in Blighty, and I'm paraphrasing
Friday night television is your friend. It's there for you. You've had a long week buddy, here are some good shows. But god forbid if you don't go out on Saturday night- Saturday night TV is there to punish you.and
Places aren't boring, people areKenneth raises his espresso cup towards Chicago. . . 23 Aug 17:30 | /general | 1 comment(s)
Blog Cliches
While I hate "lists", this is a good post: Thirteen Blog Clichés. I may be inspired to make some changes- especially as I do a lot of those 13 items. 23 Aug 16:27 | /tech | 0 comment(s)
Sandy
Hrm, I was going to write about how I've been beta testing Sandy, but I re-read my email invite and it says to keep your moth shut about details for now. I will say it's pretty slick so far, but I'm not sending notes to my phone yet. Check it out though if you get the chance. It's pretty intuitive if you've been using the same company's site, Stikkit. It may find more use from me if I start sending messages to it from my phone. 23 Aug 14:10 | /tech | 0 comment(s)
Sat, 18 Aug 2007
Thoughts on Soccer
Another reason that my dvd watching has slowed down a bit is due to watching more soccer. And I had a quick little thought while watching a pre-game and line up. This is going to sound a bit mean, but one of the things I like about watching Beckham play for LA is that he took the captain's armband from Landon Donovan. I like that. 18 Aug 18:47 | /futbol | 0 comment(s)
Fri, 17 Aug 2007
Treatment Effect
My brother Adam sent this story to a mailing list we're both on. I "lol'd" as the kids say.
From: AdamI remember when Olestra first came out and Jeffrey Steingarten (I think it was him, I'm probably wrong about that) or another writer in Vogue wrote and exposé on Olestra and came up with the term OIT™ or "olestra in toilet". What's interesting about Adam's link is that when I've pasted it on IM, I know who my real friends are by their reactions- either "lol" or "yuck". 17 Aug 13:11 | /humor | 3 comment(s)
Subject: Alii
Not sports related, but the story takes place in a Whataburger, so....
Kenneth you will like this, it is poo related!
link
Thu, 16 Aug 2007
DVD Roundup 8/16
A sad DVD Roundup. . .
I just realized I hadn't written about and dvd rentals recently- or at least, what amounts to my writing. I just took a look at my rental history in Netflix and realized that I've slowed dramatically in my dvd viewing. I know I was busy with the move and some visitors, but not that busy. But I think I know what the main cause of the slowdown is-- cable tv.... there's more to read here ...
16 Aug 15:53 | /movies | 0 comment(s)
Wed, 15 Aug 2007
No Pizza For You
Here's an interesting article about an award winning pizza maker who can't have a wood-fired pizza oven due to the PRK's anti-pollition laws. No pizza for you, no, not yours 15 Aug 15:34 | | 0 comment(s)
Fri, 10 Aug 2007
Blue Team Rulez
One more video for Friday You know how to make puddin'? First you cook, then you chillllllll. I miss my orange loveseat. 10 Aug 16:53 | /links | 0 comment(s)
Winter
Ah, SF- I needed a jacket last night and it's August. Winter in Summer and hot in Winter. Speaking of. . .here's some hot Winter for this summer. . . 10 Aug 16:34 | /links | 0 comment(s)
Wed, 08 Aug 2007
Walk Score?
Hrm, I got a 91, Cory got a lame 75 and yet somehow my folks' new place is a lowly 42 (near the river??! and King William? how is it that low). wtf am I talking about? Walk Score, check it out. I put in Angie & Mike's address and they get a near perfect 98?! I think my parks are better than theirs. I get Mountain Lake Park, the Presidio, GG Bridge, and GG Park. They get tranny hustlers sleeping in Dolores Park. . . whatever. From the site:
What does my score mean?Either way, fun to play with. 08 Aug 14:50 | /links | 3 comment(s)
Your Walk Score is a number between 0 and 100. The walkability of an address depends on how far you are comfortable walking.after all, everything is within walking distance if you have the time. Here are general guidelines for interpreting your score:
* 90 - 100 = Walkers' Paradise: Most errands can be accomplished on foot and many people get by without owning a car.
* 70 - 90 = Very Walkable: It's possible to get by without owning a car.
* 50 - 70 = Some Walkable Locations: Some stores and amenities are within walking distance, but many everyday trips still require a bike, public transportation, or car.
* 25 - 50 = Not Walkable: Only a few destinations are within easy walking range. For most errands, driving or public transportation is a must.
B.O.
Quick blurb from the CSM via my buddy Simon.
Reporters on the Job08 Aug 12:22 | /news | 0 comment(s)
from the August 8, 2007 edition
-Paint it Green: Driving to a meeting with BOCOG, the abbreviated shorthand for Beijing's 2008 Olympic organizing committee, correspondent Simon Montlake says the air pollution was so bad that visibility could be measured in terms of city blocks. Yet, when he interviewed Olympic officials for today's story (see story) they assured him there would be blue skies by the opening one year from today.
"It was unreal to be in this meeting and be told that everything is going to be clean and green," says Simon.
Still, he says that ultimately China will do whatever it takes to make it happen. Whether it means seeding clouds to create rain or shutting down industrial plants ahead of the games, China will pull out all the stops. "If it comes to [making the city] green, they'll paint it green, literally," says Simon.
Tue, 07 Aug 2007
Volkspics
I added some pics my Mom snapped during my folks' visit to SF. The pics are in a flickr.com set here. Wheeee! 07 Aug 12:21 | /general | 0 comment(s)
Mon, 06 Aug 2007
Fake Jobs
With regards to headlines today like:
"Fake Steve Jobs" blogger exposed as Forbes editor I ask the following two q's QoTD(s): 1) who gives a shit?
2) if the person weren't an editor for Forbes with access to news wire services (or vice versa) would anyone know about the story or care? (see q1) No one would've picked up the story. It's like Forbes is doing their own blogspam . . . 06 Aug 15:39 | /tech | 0 comment(s)
PBF
I think I've said it before, but the Perry Bible Fellowship is a great comic strip. The newest one, Preserves, cracked me up just now. Gophers are always good for a laugh too. 06 Aug 14:00 | /links | 0 comment(s)
Fri, 03 Aug 2007
Car Update
Okay, my posts have been a bit negative lately, but understandbly so -- especially that last one. So instead of being negative, let's be positive for a change. . In & Out Auto Glass on Custer kicks ass. Since the jackass broke the most expensive window on a car you can break . . . the small "vent" window . . . I knew I'd be out a pretty penny. After calling around some of the glass places recommended on
Wed, 01 Aug 2007
Dear Jackass
Dear Jackass, Thank you for ruining my morning. I'm glad you decided that my old Honda Civic was an enticing enough target for you that you decided to break in to it. I hope you enjoy the mp3 cds that I burned. They contain random Argentinian songs and albums as well as other great hits from Latin America. My friends hate that music, but perhaps in the future we can bond over the vocal stylings of Vicentico and not worry about our friends making fun of our MBFM™. I'm sorry that you don't know how to drive a standard car. I could clearly see this morning that you tried to take my lovely old black civic, but the addition of a third pedal and a gearshift obviously threw you off your game. Touché for me. Perhaps you didn't have a stable enough home life and a father or mother figure to teach you how to drive a real car. I did, advantage me. But you didn't have to take out your lack of a life on the center console of the car when you stole the stereo. You're such an uneducated cunt that you didn't even realize the brackets which hold the stereo headset would easily release the head unit, letting you slip your bounty away and in turn, you with it out into the foggy Inner Richmond night. So now, not only do I have to replace a tiny rear window, am I not sure I can replace the head unit without replacing a huge section of my dashboard. If we ever meet, I've decided that I shall take out my frustration on your left knee or your nose. If I had the time I would use more resources to track you down --perhaps with the FasTrak you took from the glove compartment, or a discarded cigarette butt- but alas I do not have the time right now, so our meeting will have to be by chance. I look forward to that day. Thank you for your time, Kenneth S. 01 Aug 13:18 | /rants_and_raves | 6 comment(s)
Corrections
Okay, Chuck has already messaged me to point out some inaccuracies about the map company in my last rant. But we do still agree that MySanantonio.com sucks donkey balls. Chuck, add your comments, damnit. 01 Aug 13:03 | /rants_and_raves | 0 comment(s)
