Posts from October, 2005
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Oct1Flip & The Firm Demo
Before the web, X-Games, and general societal acceptance, skateboard culture relied on magazines, VHS videos, and demos to keep the kids stoked. Old-timers in Lexington still wax nostalgic about a few legendary demos at Champs Roller Rink, The Lexington Mall parking lot, and The Ice Center. During a recent trip back home, I ran into [...]
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Oct0Hollywood’s Kentucky
I badly wanted to like Cameron Crowe’s “love letter to Kentucky”, Elizabethtown. With nods to Kentucky traditions like Ale-8-1 and Ear-X-Tacy, a My Morning Jacket cameo, and the Versailles footage, it seemed like a sure thing. Like others, I enjoyed it, but I was ultimately disappointed. I wanted an iconic Crowe film like Say Anything! [...]
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Oct0Cure for the Uncommon Bride
Jill’s new store, Unbridaled, has opened in South Austin. “Unbridaled brings you vintage inspired, creative, colorful, casual, one of a kind, special order and ready-to-wear bridal fashions that fit your style, size, and budget.” Congrats!
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Oct0Quote of the Day
I couldn’t believe it. I was transfixed. I heard the count in and then ‘Sitting Still,’ and by the time they got to the first chorus, it was packed shoulder to shoulder… The beauty is that it was in Athens on a warm Saturday night, with the band on the floor with no [...]
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Oct0Standards Be Damned
Most people wouldn’t bother applying for a job if they’re not qualified. After all, it’s common sense to presume that the organization is looking for someone with a proven track record. There are necessary requirements and criteria for employment and if you lack the appropriate experience, then you understand that you probably won’t be invited [...]
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