Paul Mischler

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:22:41 GMT

Okay folks, this is a bit late notice, but HR 6304 is coming to the House floor. The Democrats have caved and are going to give the telecommunication companies for their warrantless wiretapping and violating the law. This will let the Bush administration off scot free.

The vote is THIS FRIDAY.

EMAIL TONIGHT.

CALL TOMORROW MORNING.

STOP THIS MADNESS.

stopthespying.org

Firefox Download Day!

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:19:15 GMT

Firefox Download Day is here!

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:13:22 GMT

Firefox 3 is coming on Tuesday, June 17th.

Would you kindly help us set a world record?

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:18:19 GMT

I have been included in a pic from Appel Farm. Thanks, horvendile!

Also, Greg Klyma has gotten hold of his new album Rust Belt Vagabond. Since I was smart enough to pre-order it, I have a copy of it in my hands! The song of his that I love, "Two Degrees In Buffalo" is track 4. Music samples on Greg's myspace here

It features Greg, Jonathan Byrd, Tom Bianchi, Sick, Anthony da Costa, Tyne Nicole, John Jennedy, Dana Price, Mighty Might Wiggus, Joe Kross, Kristin Dewitt, David Glaser, Karen Mal, Bob Klotz and more.

If the information in "Two Degrees In Buffalo" is accurate, then we are likely two degrees apart. The song says Greg was born in Sisters Hospital. My aunt was a nurse in the maternity ward. It's quite possible that my aunt helped bring Greg into this world.

He'll likely be in your neck of the woods at some point this year. 8/22 he'll be in Philly, and then again 11/15. Cafe Lena with Anthony da Costa on 12/6.

Please go check him out!

Sat, 24 May 2008 05:38:40 GMT

Thanks to shakenbysound and nellbell79 for the awesome time tonight at the Tin Angel for Erin McKeown

Wed, 21 May 2008 02:12:36 GMT

FINALLY!

SMAF 2008 Photos are DONE. They are on my website here.

There's a couple nice pictures in there too... this one of Pat Klink from We're About 9 and Alicia Keister.

Edit: Also added Christine Lavin @ Concerts at the Crossing. I'm even in one, singing "Sensitive New Age Guys"!

Highlight from SMAF

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:20:43 GMT

A highlight from SMAF for me was seeing both Spirit Wing and Dave Crossland performing Dave Crossland's song "When The Buffalo Come Back".

It's a damn good song.

There is a recording of Dave Crossland singing it available in the Amazon MP3 store.

In other news, the space bar on this keyboard is dying and has me mildy annoyed.

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:57:30 GMT

Quick recap:

SMAF!

Cold! Wet!
musicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusicmusic

Why weren't you there?

Musings about a strange sign at Ramblewood that was sorta confirmed by a NSFW google search.

Song circle.

Mothers Day!

Drive home.

I'M A GREAT UNCLE.

Sleep.

Real recap later.

Fri, 02 May 2008 03:57:59 GMT

It's as if the screams of millions of bored internet websurfers were crying out and quickly silenced.

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:47:22 GMT

Via cracked.com and StumbleUpon: Video Game Pitch Meeting: 1979 (NSFW content?)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:51:22 GMT

Just saw "Baby Mama". Got some good laughs. It's set in Philadelphia, and I think a good number of people in the cinema noticed a pretty bad "continuity error". In two scenes, we see a car driving over the Ben Franklin Bridge.

The Ben Franklin Bridge links Philadelphia and New Jersey.

The problem is that the following scene in the first pass takes place in a town in Pennsylvania. (You can tell because of the keystone shaped Route 610 marker.)

In a later scene, being driven to the hospital from Philadelphia goes over the Ben Franklin Bridge. This should end up in a hospital in New Jersey, but the scene outside the hospital is the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

I'm sure we'll eventually see that goof here.

I also finished off Bioshock this evening. I'm not much of one for first-person shooters, but I really enjoyed the game, despite it making me a little bit dizzy. The only disappointment I have with the movie is the very end. It has an incredibly short epilogue which lasts maybe two minutes.

:-p

Oh well.

Time to assemble my mom's birthday gift.

The card reads:
Outside: "I made sure I didn't get you a funny card for your birthday."
Inside: "I know how easily people your age pee their pants."

I'm strongly considering adding in "Well, depends" after the inside text.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:52:47 GMT

Ahh, finally the truth about what is reflected in Dick Cheney's sunglasses...

As seen on Saturday

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:15:38 GMT

via Acme Markets, Medofrd, NJ

LOL Butter

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:24:11 GMT

Hey refs, thanks for that one. My Sabres needed it.

Buffalo 4, Toronto 3, third round sudden death shootout.

*whew*

The Sabres are still alive. Chances are thin, but not dead yet.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:49:02 GMT

Thanks to horvendile for reminding me:

Appel Farm festival tickets, 2 days only: $20 (+3 fees.)

Saturday 3/29 and Sunday 3/30 only.

Added bonus: If you are 20 years old, or your 20th wedding anniversary is June 7th, 2008, FREE ADMISSION. Proof required.

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:58:14 GMT

Sirius Disorder has been giving some airtime to Angelique Kidjo. (Warning: Flash/Music). It seems that she is a pretty major star in the international pop scene. She's been nominated for a Grammy 4 times. I'd put her firmly inthe Afro-Pop genre (if there is such a thing). I'd describe her to my music friends as a blend of Vance Gilbert, Sweet Honey In The Rock, and the Soweto Gospel Choir

Disorder has been playing a cover of "Mysterious Ways". I'm looking forward to the MP3 release of that song, or, alternatively, I might get the whole album: "In The Name Of Love: Africa Celebrates U2"

The other funny thing is that Sirius Disorder has basically been "In Hiding" since "The Grateful Dead" channel bumped Disorder from from 32 up to 70. 70 used to be "Planet Jazz", but became Sirius Disorder. The only problem is that Sirius has not bothered to broadcast a channel update (They do this a couple times a year). It's gotten so ridiculous, Disorder has started running "sweeps" (short blurbs between songs) making fun of themselves like "Yeah, we know it says 'Planet Jazz'".

Did you know there is an ICanHasCheezburger/Jones Soda contest?

And good lourde, a Wootoff.

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:14:43 GMT

WOW
2008 Appel Farm Lineup:

Marc Cohn
They Might Be Giants
Suzanne Vega
The Smithereens
Vienna Teng - Lucy Kaplansky
Enter The Haggis - Red Molly
Matt Duke - Christina Courtin
Alfred James Band - Nicole Reynolds

Tickets: 2 day sale, 3/29 (12:01 AM), 3/30 (11:59PM), $20 a ticket. (Plus ComcastTix fees)
Clicky here

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:10:25 GMT

Via Fark:

Not News: NHL player scores a goal. News: From 200 feet away. Fark: There was a goalie in the net. Bonus: It was the Leafs' goalie

Link goes to YouTube.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:43:16 GMT

Do The Test