December 2009
84 posts
Breaking With Obama? →
Those long-hoping, long-enduring members of the liberal intelligentsia are starting to break away from the least-worst mindset that muted their criticisms of Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential…
http://winterson.com/2005/06/episode-iii-backstroke... →
loling so hard
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-12-27) →
Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble (4)
Christine Goerke, Marietta Simpson, Etc.; Robert Shaw: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (1)
Terry Riley (1)
Nicolas…
i have some of my music up for download~ →
Wow, a real Nigerian Banker did something good. →
vorpalsamovar:
WASHINGTON (Dec. 26) - U.S. government officials tell The Associated Press that the Nigerian man charged with trying to destroy a jetliner came to the attention of U.S. intelligence in November when his father went to the U.S. embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, to express his concerns about his son. A congressional official said Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, a 23-year-old Nigerian, popped up...
I was thinking about this.
piratesandindians:
But it’s a secret.
through many a dark hour i’ve been thinking about this. that jesus christ was betrayed by a kiss. and i can’t think for you, you’ll have to decide. whether judas iscariot had god on his side
casimirpulaskiday:
hello amelia i was at the bookstore looking at music and i saw an album by sufjan stevens that i was unaware existed does he have a new one out?
he does indeed! at least relatively new. there’s The BQE, his project (film & comic book included!) about the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, and Run Rabbit Run, which i believe is Enjoy Your Rabbit as played by an orchestra. i’ve...
play these together, some or all, start them at... →
(via aintitthetruth)
I’m glad he acknowledges Terry Riley’s inspiration.
"Avatar is artistic evidence of the ugly mindset... →
amen
Holiday Reading List 2009 →
This is the golden age of muckraking books and documentaries but some of them may have escaped your attention because reviews and promotions cannot keep up with the sheer volume of material.
Here…
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-12-20) →
Berliner Philharmoniker (13)
Herbert Henck (10)
Håvard Gimse (8)
Barry Tuckwell, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen (5)
Ola Podrida (3)
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Agent of Change →
The ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus (535-475 BC) said that character is destiny. He might have added that personality is decisive. Where is Barack Obama in this framework? Continue…
Testimony of Ralph Nader and Robert Weissman on... →
Before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Domestic Policy, December 16, 2009 Continue reading “Testimony of Ralph Nader and Robert Weissman on “The U.S….
I JUST BEAT MY BROTHER AT EGYPTIAN RAT SCREW BOOOO...
we were yelling and everything lol
it’s been a while.
there’s a theremin...
OH NO LIZ →
1 tag
Caleb: we were putting ornaments on the tree
Cara: OH YEAH
Caleb: and i put this penguin one up and it ended up going right on top of my brother's so you couldn't see it
Caleb: and he was like "that's not gonna fly!" and i was like LOL
i should add that he was not aware of the pun when he said it
Remarks by Ralph Nader on the Passing of Sol Price →
Sol Price, founder of the Price Clubs, was often seen as a moderately gruff man but with a heart of gold. He gave large sums of money to job training and other needs of inner city youth and child…
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-12-13) →
Takács Quartet (10)
Ensemble New Art (8)
Reinbert de Leeuw / Schoenberg Ensemble (5)
Boulez / Ensemble Intercontemporain (4)
Arthur Weisberg: Contemporary Chamber Ensemble…
"Just War" Is Just Words →
President Obama, the Afghan war escalator, received the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway, and proceeded to deliver his acceptance speech outlining the three criteria for a just war which he…
Statement of Ralph Nader on the Passage of H.R.... →
The House bill too weakly regulates the huge derivatives market, the too-big-to-fail hazard, the executive compensation heist and fails to either provide greater power for shareholders or financial…