It’s Official?
The rumors about the Pixies inside the Austin City Limits may turn out to be true. According to Pitchfork, The Pixies will play the ACL Festival on September 18. Other added tour dates… Continue reading…
Opinion Duel
The New Republic and The National Review have found an interesting way to promote critical thinking–not to mention online magazine subscriptions. “The Opinion Duel” divides the screen into each editor’s point-of-view on the pre 9/11 intelligence debate. I think all but serious partisans fall into the camp of “Neither administration did enough prior to 9/11 to avert terrorism.” So I would prefer that this angle of the Iraq/terrorism issue morph into something that has more immediate relevance. But it is refreshing to read “We’ve found a perfect partner in the staff of National Review ? by far the smartest, most honest, best-written conservative magazine published today” from Jonathon Chait on the TNR side and “The New Republic is the smartest and most interesting liberal magazine in America and that you are one of its best writers,” from Ramesh Ponnuru. With the shrill and rage-filled “debate” that is so common today, it’s hard not to be excited when well-known writers, from opposite ends of the political spectrum, treat each other with respect. Let’s hope this idea catches on…
For Sale: Technics SL-1200MK2 Turntable
Hi-fi purists, please forgive me. I’m selling my turntable and I’m selling my vinyl. Well, I’m actually keeping several of the records. I can’t bring myself to sell any of my Smiths albums. And there are several others that–much more than any of my CDs– have a powerful nostalgic appeal. Such as Green Day’s “39/smooth” from 1990. Or my Jawbreaker records. Man, I’m surprised the grooves on “24 Hour Revenge Therapy” haven’t been ground smooth.
At some point I had to admit that I’m not interested in collecting records anymore. I think the iPod made this reality all the more evident. At any rate, if you’re interested, or know someone who may be, please get in touch! More info (copied from my Craig’s List post):
DESCRIPTION:
Technics 1200s turntables are preferred by DJs and vinyl fans across the globe. The high torque motor, pitch control, stop/start responsiveness, and solid construction set the standard by which other turntables are judged.
I am selling a Technics 1200 turntable for $275. It is in good/great condition. I am no 1200 expert but as far as I can tell, everything works perfectly. All the lights (on/off, stop/start, 33/45, pop-up, pitch control), pitch control, arm lock, arm height control, anti-skating device, work fine. There are light scratches and scuffs on the surface of the turntable. Basic wear & tear. Dustcover is heavily scratched on the front. (If this is important a new one is approx. $30).
INCLUDES: Shure M447X stylus, Two slipmats, Dustcover
DOES NOT INCLUDE: 45 adapter, Manuals and Warranty, Original Rubber Slipmat
Ringtones for Grown-ups
If you don’t like your phone’s ringtones, there are a million ringtone sites out there. Unfortunately, it appears that all of them offer nothing but pop songs, college fight songs, animal sounds, TV show theme songs, cartoon sounds, special FX, video game songs, and movie songs. Here’s a much needed site: ringtonesforgrownups.com. You won’t be able to download “Milkshake” to your phone, but you will be able to get pleasant-sounding rings that won’t embarrass you at work.
Quote of the Day
She is absolutely outstanding… She is certainly one of the best hires this administration could make. Now, I don’t know anything about this position she’s been hired for. 
Kentucky Commerce Secretary, Jim Host (the founder of Host Communications–where I first worked professionally), on the state’s new leader for the Women’s Physical and Mental Health post. Joyce King Jennings is a party planner from Louisville and has no medical or scientific training at all. “I’ve always been into meet-and-greet and public relations, that sort of thing,” commented Jennings. The new Republican administration promised to squash the “good ol’ boy” network. I guess they just meant the “boy”part.
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