Dorking Out - Don't worry, you're safe here.

They are nerds they are dorking out! Don't say I didn't warn you.

Dorking Out - Don't worry, you're safe here.

Those Weird College Ads - If you like our football team, you'll love our chem labs full of Asian students. By Mike DeBonis

Pretty funny article about college commercials.

Those Weird College Ads - If you like our football team, you'll love our chem labs full of Asian students. By Mike DeBonis

Fiesta distraction: Sister's romance with OSU's Hawk

Brady's sister dates A.J. Hawk. Fiesta distraction: Sister's romance with OSU's Hawk

Weirdest Wonderland: Strange Holiday Light Displays

So this guy shot a light up reindeer and then gutted it on his front yard? shine on you crazy diamond Weirdest Wonderland: Strange Holiday Light Displays

Top 10 Adendum

Here are couple albums that I missed. They deserve to be in my top ten, but I will spare the feelings of the other competitors by not saying who would have been knocked out. I don't need any hassidic reggae artists being mad at me.


Aha Shake Heartbreak, The Kings of Leon
The Fallowill boys are huge in Europe. ("We are loved in Belgium!") This album continues their trek to being one the best American bands around. If you ask me, they outdo the North Mississippi All-stars when it comes to local boys done good. they have a more real sound then Cody and the boys.
Choice Cut: Milk

Demon Dayz, The Gorillaz
What can I say that has not already been said? There was much made of the departure of dan the automator as the producer. But, then Danger Mouse stepped in and what is wrong with a gut in muse suit I ask you? A fun groovy album. I don't really like the promotion of anime (Hanna-Barbarra rules!). If you want to produce a band of cartoon characters why not Snagglepuss backed by Pixie and Dixie guitar and bass and Jabberjaw on drums. Still a good album though.

Oh, Mister Jinks, you scamp!


Self-titled, The Magic Numbers
This brother and sister crew from Trinidad (much love Dekari!) are putting out some great melodies. Their overnight success is much deserved. The album cover heralded them as the next big thing, and for once all the hype might be dead on. Their sound can be repetitive, but this one loop you will want set on continuous.
Choice Cut:

Sword of Gideon

Busted, Speilberg! Your new movie is a total rip off of the HBO original Sword of Gideon. At least you could have done is give cameos to Stephen Bauer and Micheal York. These guys are pretty far gone from the Scarface and Logan's Run days. For shame Stephen.



Munich

Rivals.com College Football - Forget Santa: Bowls fill players' wish lists

Here is a list of goodies that players will get from their respective bowl goodie bags. Larry always said that this was the highlight of the season.

Rivals.com College Football - Forget Santa: Bowls fill players' wish lists

Zellweger Voids Chesney - Yahoo! News


I'm not saying, but I'm saying!

The Blog | Arianna Huffington: 2005: Things I Want To Forget | The Huffington Post

What do you want to forget?

The Blog | Arianna Huffington: 2005: Things I Want To Forget | The Huffington Post

Senate Passes Patriot Act Extension - Yahoo! News

Senate Passes Patriot Act Extension - Yahoo! News

Senate Blocks Alaska Refuge Drilling

Weird stuff going on. I think the congress is still trying to figure out what to do during these uneasy times. Do the y stck with a sinking president or abandon him? Of course, doing what is right for the people is the farthest thing from their minds.


"Then I told ACLU to suck it!"

YouTube - SNL - The Chronic of Narnia Rap

Pretty good stuff.

YouTube - SNL - The Chronic of Narnia Rap

My bowl picks

Southern Miss W
Toledo W
Cal W
Navy W
Kansas W
UCF L
Memphis W
Clemson W
ASU W
Boise State L
Michigan L
Georgia Tech L
Oregon L
Minn. L
UCLA W
S. Carolina L
LSU W
NC State W
Fresno State L
TCU W
Texas Tech L
Iowa L
Va Tech W
Auburn L
ND L
UGA L
PSU
USC

final score USC 42 Texas 27

What up Dog?

The dog has been renewed. I don't watch the show a lot but when I do it reminds me of Carlos. especially with al the crying and overbearing lectures.

The long awaited, eagerly anticipated top albums of 2005 list

Well here is my list. The criteria is a little loose. It is basically the top ten albums that I have liked since the last list I made. So don't try to get technical with me about copyright dates and shit like that.



10) Get Behind Me Satan, The White Stripes
This album is not as strong as their previous work but that does not mean it isn't a great album. The bare bones rock that is on display here has many imitators but few that can top what Jack and Meg can accomplish with the limitations of two person band. I like groups that challenge people's idea of what rock should be. This band actually makes me want to go to Detroit! (zing Caliborne)
Choice Cut: My Doorbell


9) Be, Common
The ultimate rapper with a message( well other than KRS-0ne). This guy brings shots to the dome that actually make you think and bob that very same dome. Just like Kanye West, who produces and has guest spot on the record, Common is a breathe of fresh air compared to the fitties that populate the game now. Hey, it even has John Mayer on it. Play that funky music white boy!
Choice Cut: Go


8) Live at Stubbs, Matisyahu
Shalom Irie, Hassidic Reggae bitches! Jewish rappers and reggae artists don't get a lot of respect, so I had to give a shout out to one of the most interesting albums of the year. The dude is the Rabbi for the Bonnaroo set. Now don't get me wrong the guy can kick out the jams so he is more than just novelty act just don't expect any shows on a saturday. The best part pf listening to it is that you might be have this conversation in a bar:

Friend: So, what news tunes are you listening to?

You: You know, I've been getting really into Hassidic Reggae.

Freind: (stunned silence)

For that possibility alone I have to recommend this disc.
Choice Cut: Chop 'em Down


7) The Best Little Secrets are Kept, Louis XIV
Of all the bands that are currently trying to reinvent the eighties these guys do it with least amount of pretension. The lyrics are crude and rude. The music is like a mash up of Ziggy Stardust and the Strokes. The lead singer makes the unfortunate choice of putting on a weird english accent which knocks him down a few points when you find out he is from San Diego. That being said it is still pretty good EP. And, the cover art alone gets two thumbs up!
Choice Cut: Finding Out True Love is Blind


6) Tell it to the Dust, Anders Parker
At first many people might dismiss Parker as a Jay Farrar jr. But that would be selling him very short. He is versatile artist who sounds just as good stripped down to just acoustic or full blown with the backing of Phil Spectre type wall of sound. His musicianship is impressive and his lyrics have a weight to them that make every song very satisfying. If your looking for something that continues the tradition of Wilco (before Tweedy got all American Radiohead on us) or Son Volt ( before Farrar got to mixed up in his own dreariness) this is a good record to start with.
Choice Cut: Into the Sun


5) Guero, Beck
Beck back to his old tricks. This is the album Beck should have made after Odelay. Not to say his in between albums have not been good, but this album has all of his bag of tricks on full display. The guy is a musical genius and proves it here once again.
Choice Cut: Black Tambourine


4) Let it Die, Feist
Here's what you do. You get a little lady back to the pad. You ask her if she wants to drink some wine, and listen to some tunes. You uncap some of your best ripple and put on this sultry lady and let things go from there. This album is a panty dropper! Not that I have any experience of my own in this area but I can tell you from experience it is really good at putting ornery two-year olds to sleep. This Canadian songtress does a pretty good impression of the the old torch song singers and has pretty jazzy soundtrack backing her. Dig the synthesizers brother. She is also a part time singer for the Broken Social Scene one of Danny Z's favorites.
Choice Cut: Let it Die


3) Who Killed the Zutons?, The Zutons
No category really exists to put the Zutons in. They have a sound that is hard to put your finger on. All I know is whatever they are selling I'm buying. These English lads produce amazing rock songs that coexist peacefully with groovy ballads. If it weren't for certain Hassidic Reggae artists I would be hard pressed to find a stranger and yet more compulsively likable album this year.
Choice Cut: Pressure Point


2) Z, My Morning Jacket
Are they the next great Alt-country band? Maybe. Are they next great Jam-band? According to George no. Are they the American Coldplay? God, I hope not. Are they the greatest band ever to come out of Kentucky? With all apologies to the Kentucky Headhunters, yes. Does this album remind me of Pet Sounds? Sonically and with the statement it makes about the bands intentions, yes. Some people are put off by the lead singers voice, and while I'll admit it is an acquired taste it is well worth sticking to.
Choice Cut: Anytime


1) The Alternative to Love, Brendan Benson
I have long bemoaned the overabundance of whiny white boys in the musical landscape. The proliferation of crappy emo bands has only exacerbated this problem. Having said that, here is a whiny white boy who gets it right. The first time I heard this album I thought "What coffeehouse did they pull this guy from?" I was ready to write Benson off as just another java jammer with a dream. But, he eventually grew on me to the point that I could not get his songs out of my head. When I looked back on what was a pretty mediocre year in music (or least a year where I got pretty mediocre free promos at work.) I had to admit this was the album that I liked the most and that I could see myself listening to in ten years and still liking it. I can't think of a better singer to listen to while I'm enjoying my grande lo-fat decaf mocha latte.
Choice Cut: Them and Me

Honorable Mention
Demon Dayz, Gorillaz
Broken Social Scene

Well there you have it. Tell me what you think.

Body Found at Big Bird's Nest - Yahoo! News

What about the children? Will anyone think of the children?

The Big Bird Trial would be the trial of the century, don't you think?

Iran Offers U.S. Share in Nuclear Plants - Yahoo! News

Interesting, I guess the Iranians are hoping that are greed will over come our fear of them having nukes. Sure, the Iranians are evil but we should at least be able to let companies like Haliburton profit from the evildoing. Hey, it worked for China.

The Blue-Gray Sky: November 2005

This is just a link to shut doug up so pay it no mind.

Best Christmas light ever!

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Photo Gallery (The Light Before Christmas)

MTV.com - Onair - MTV Cribs

So I was flipping through the channels yesterday and came to rest on MTV. Cribs was on and they were profiling Tyrese of Fast and furious fame.

He was talking about the paintings in his house. He had what he referred to as a what if painting. His what if was "What if Malcolm X baptized Tupac." There it was a painting of Malcolm and Tupac. Supposedly they are in the river Jordan doing their thing. It was the funniest thing I have ever seen. The painting had a airbrush qaulity to it.

Many questions came flooding into my head. Was this a commissioned piece? Do the tenets of Thug-life and islam really jell with each other? Is there Baptism in the religion of islam? Is Tyrese retarded? If I was given copious amounts of disposable income would I do something that stupid? (being my mothers son the answer would be a resounding yes!)

Tyrese is a celebrity. Celebrities are the people a society decides to celebrate. If this is the type of person that we decide to celebrate what does that say about us?

What would my what If painting be? Maybe Jeff Tweedy being Baptized by Hunter S. Thompson.

Follow the link and you might be able to see the video. I couldn't get to work.

ESPN.com - NCF - Congress to look into 'deeply flawed' BCS system

Wow that congress really knows how to waste time! I will only support this if there is tailgating allowed in the parking lot before the hearing.

This section of the article says all you need to know.

"Barton said he does not have legislation in mind to force a change, but said he hopes congressional hearings will spur discussion and improvements."

So, much like the college season itself this will be an somewhat interesting endeavor that in the end is a colossal waste of time.

And Notre Dame will be raked over the coals too.

Hey Jenny Slater.: Letting no good idea go unstolen, it's the Simpsons Cavalcade of College Football.

Hey Jenny Slater.: Letting no good idea go unstolen, it's the Simpsons Cavalcade of College Football.

Just an incredible post! This guy compares all of the SEC, and other select teams, to the Simpson charactr they most resemble. It is pure genius.

Great Example:

Texas A&M: Disco Stu
Once upon a time, both Stu and TAMU were forces to be reckoned with. Now they are sad shells of their former selves, regarded mostly with head-shaking derision.

There is also a link to another blog that matches college teams with rappers. Best example

- Ole Miss/Jurassic 5

Obsessed with tradition, good for a party, exclusively white fan base. Also not taken particularly seriously by anybody.

That's pretty dead on.

3 allege abuse by Orlando priest - OrlandoSentinel.com:

Go Hornets! Father Ryan thinks it so cool with its scandals. well now BMHS gets in on the fun!