so unbelievably good. so awesome.
Just amazing guitars. I've never seen a band rock that hard, and I saw this band play in summer of 1993. That was a spiritual concert for me.
rage against the machine are more relevant now than they've ever been.
too bad they waited until 2007 to reunite.
they could have thrown an impeach Bush concert/festival. Peaches would have been there. (link) I'd imagine ol' Henry Rollins would have been there too. something tells me clear channel wouldn't have sponsored that concert.
I read somewhere that 1/3 of the US thinks that there are just grounds to impeach Bush, but since rich honkeys own the newspapers, no reporters are doing that story here in the states.
probably the entire music community would have played, except the country music people. they like ol' G dubya.
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just switched to ubuntu from pclos yesterday after I had some packages that broke in synaptic. ubuntu is way slower overall and when I have the time in three weeks I'll be switching back to PCLOS or I might try another distro like opensuse or fedora. I liked Mint Linux but since it's based on ubuntu I might not be too pleased with the speed.
Ubuntu looks great though.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Thursday, July 05, 2007
The Zach Randolph Trade and What's Next for Isiah's Knicks
Well the 2007 draft came and went for Isiah's Knicks. By the following morning, Channing Frye and Steve Francis were no longer Knicks. Isiah had drafted Wilson Chandler, and traded for the rights to second round draft pick Demetris Nichols. But, of course, the main buzz of the evening was created when Isiah pulled the trigger to land Zach Randolph, Fred Jones and Dan Dickau. Immediately after the trade was announced, Spike Lee was interviewed--he said that he likes Dick. Take what you will from that.
Randolph is a dominant power forward in the NBA. At this time, he is only 25 years of age. He has gotten in trouble outside of basketball many times in his young career, but if Isiah can influence him for the better, the Knicks may have improved with the transaction.
Of course for the real knicks fans, the first thing that came to mind when we traded for another power forward was, what happens to future nba all star David Lee's minutes now that Randolph is in town? According to recent interviews with Isiah, Lee is going to remain a substitute player, which implies that Quentin Richardson or Jared Jeffries will be the starting small forward for the 2007-2008 knicks--that is if they don't try to acquire Ron Artest between now and the beginning of the season in November.
Yes, the same Ron Artest that started the brawl over an empty beer cup, the same Artest that announced that he wanted to abruptly retire from the NBA to pursue his career in rap music. Artest, as I recall, stated a few years ago that he still wants to play for the Knicks, and Isiah may make that happen. Considering that Isiah should have been fired for not getting the Knicks in the playoffs last year, perhaps Isiah felt desperate to revamp the lineup.
I'm against the Ron Artest rumors, because I think Artest is emotionally disturbed. I don't think it's his fault, he just wasn't raised the right way, and has no control over his emotions. It is dangerous to have a guy like that on your team--because he is so unpredictable and violent.
Lets not forget that New York already has a pretty decent small forward in Quentin Richardson. The catch with Richardson, of course, is that he just had back surgery, and it is unknown how athletic he will be after his return. I'm hoping for a full recovery, because Q was the best player for the Knicks for the first month and a half of this past season, before his back started ailing him again.
There is also Jared Jeffries, Renaldo Balkman, Wilson Chandler and Demetris Nichols (each with their own unique talents) to consider at the three spot. Bottom line is, if everyone that is currently a Knick stays healthy, the Knicks may not need Artest to make some noise in the playoffs next season.
I am particularly against Artest coming to the knicks if the trade involves David Lee or Renaldo Balkman, two great players that will only get better as they learn the nuances of the NBA game. We haven't even seen a limit to Lee's upside yet, he doubled his numbers in his second season in the league to 10 points and 10 rebounds OFF THE BENCH. Balkman seems prime to follow suit if the minutes are given to him--but with the roster the way it is, minute management will be a touchy subject at nearly every position for the Knicks in 2007-2008.
Randolph is a dominant power forward in the NBA. At this time, he is only 25 years of age. He has gotten in trouble outside of basketball many times in his young career, but if Isiah can influence him for the better, the Knicks may have improved with the transaction.
Of course for the real knicks fans, the first thing that came to mind when we traded for another power forward was, what happens to future nba all star David Lee's minutes now that Randolph is in town? According to recent interviews with Isiah, Lee is going to remain a substitute player, which implies that Quentin Richardson or Jared Jeffries will be the starting small forward for the 2007-2008 knicks--that is if they don't try to acquire Ron Artest between now and the beginning of the season in November.
Yes, the same Ron Artest that started the brawl over an empty beer cup, the same Artest that announced that he wanted to abruptly retire from the NBA to pursue his career in rap music. Artest, as I recall, stated a few years ago that he still wants to play for the Knicks, and Isiah may make that happen. Considering that Isiah should have been fired for not getting the Knicks in the playoffs last year, perhaps Isiah felt desperate to revamp the lineup.
I'm against the Ron Artest rumors, because I think Artest is emotionally disturbed. I don't think it's his fault, he just wasn't raised the right way, and has no control over his emotions. It is dangerous to have a guy like that on your team--because he is so unpredictable and violent.
Lets not forget that New York already has a pretty decent small forward in Quentin Richardson. The catch with Richardson, of course, is that he just had back surgery, and it is unknown how athletic he will be after his return. I'm hoping for a full recovery, because Q was the best player for the Knicks for the first month and a half of this past season, before his back started ailing him again.
There is also Jared Jeffries, Renaldo Balkman, Wilson Chandler and Demetris Nichols (each with their own unique talents) to consider at the three spot. Bottom line is, if everyone that is currently a Knick stays healthy, the Knicks may not need Artest to make some noise in the playoffs next season.
I am particularly against Artest coming to the knicks if the trade involves David Lee or Renaldo Balkman, two great players that will only get better as they learn the nuances of the NBA game. We haven't even seen a limit to Lee's upside yet, he doubled his numbers in his second season in the league to 10 points and 10 rebounds OFF THE BENCH. Balkman seems prime to follow suit if the minutes are given to him--but with the roster the way it is, minute management will be a touchy subject at nearly every position for the Knicks in 2007-2008.
Friday, June 08, 2007
NBA Finals: Game 1
Game one of the NBA Finals was played last night as the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers. As many predicted, the Spurs came away with the win, 85-76. Yet I disagree with the consensus among the sports media world, that the Spurs "outclassed" the Cavs (How can any team that starts Bruce Bowen, the dirtiest player in the NBA since Karl Malone, outclass any other team?). Most sports writers consider this series a blowout, but I don't. Here's why:
LeBron James and Larry Hughes combined to shoot 5-21 from the field. Kudos to the Spurs for their shut-down defense (the only player I really dislike on San Antonio is Bowen). Yet despite the lack of production from the two major players on the Cavs, they made an impressive run with about 6 minutes to go in the fourth quarter, a time when the Spurs struggled to put up any points. Look at the final score, a mere 9-point difference, now if James or Hughes (or both) find a way to put up their regular numbers, then we have a series--and this thing could go to seven games.
Yes, you could argue that San Antonio was rusty going into the NBA Finals, with the layoff between the Western Conference series and the this one being over a week. Again, go to the box score, Duncan got his usual numbers, as did Parker and Ginobili, so unless there is some kind of fluke, look for the spurs total points in the game to stay in the mid 80's.
Like Jeff Van Gundy said last night, the first team to 80 wins in this NBA Finals, every time. If LeBron finds a way to produce his playoff average of 26 points/game, next time that team could easily be the Cavs. It would be amaizing, if not impossible, if San Antonio was able to stop LeBron for the entire series. And if they steal game two, watch out--because the next three games will be played in Cleveland.
Just wanted to put this point of view out there because I doubt it is being expressed very much right now with all the "outclassed" parroting dribble right now. Do sports writers even make an effort to be original anymore? Seriously, take a look at your newspaper, it's all one voice out there.
X-factors for a Cavs Victory in Game 2 of the NBA Finals: Gibson has obviously been the unsung hero for the Cavs during their run to the finals, but veteran defensive-minded point guard Eric Snow, should he ever get any minutes, might be able to slightly disrupt Tony Parker's game, which in effect would throw off San Antonio's entire game. Only Coach Brown knows if Snow's number will ever be called in this series, Snow played just 14 seconds in Game 1.
LeBron James and Larry Hughes combined to shoot 5-21 from the field. Kudos to the Spurs for their shut-down defense (the only player I really dislike on San Antonio is Bowen). Yet despite the lack of production from the two major players on the Cavs, they made an impressive run with about 6 minutes to go in the fourth quarter, a time when the Spurs struggled to put up any points. Look at the final score, a mere 9-point difference, now if James or Hughes (or both) find a way to put up their regular numbers, then we have a series--and this thing could go to seven games.
Yes, you could argue that San Antonio was rusty going into the NBA Finals, with the layoff between the Western Conference series and the this one being over a week. Again, go to the box score, Duncan got his usual numbers, as did Parker and Ginobili, so unless there is some kind of fluke, look for the spurs total points in the game to stay in the mid 80's.
Like Jeff Van Gundy said last night, the first team to 80 wins in this NBA Finals, every time. If LeBron finds a way to produce his playoff average of 26 points/game, next time that team could easily be the Cavs. It would be amaizing, if not impossible, if San Antonio was able to stop LeBron for the entire series. And if they steal game two, watch out--because the next three games will be played in Cleveland.
Just wanted to put this point of view out there because I doubt it is being expressed very much right now with all the "outclassed" parroting dribble right now. Do sports writers even make an effort to be original anymore? Seriously, take a look at your newspaper, it's all one voice out there.
X-factors for a Cavs Victory in Game 2 of the NBA Finals: Gibson has obviously been the unsung hero for the Cavs during their run to the finals, but veteran defensive-minded point guard Eric Snow, should he ever get any minutes, might be able to slightly disrupt Tony Parker's game, which in effect would throw off San Antonio's entire game. Only Coach Brown knows if Snow's number will ever be called in this series, Snow played just 14 seconds in Game 1.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Billy Donovan Trying to Pull a Larry Brown on the Magic
I'm not that surprised that Billy Donovan is doing an about face at the beginning of a lucrative 5-year NBA deal. The ink isn't dry on his contract with the magic and he wants out.
It's not like Billy Donovan was Larry Brown's protege or anything. Oh wait, he was. At least Donovan didn't deliberately tank an entire Knick season before negotiating a buyout.
It's not like Billy Donovan was Larry Brown's protege or anything. Oh wait, he was. At least Donovan didn't deliberately tank an entire Knick season before negotiating a buyout.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
mangoes: pain-in-the-ass tasty treat
my apologies to my filipino brothers and sisters, but mangos have got to be the most annoying fruit on the face of the earth.
First, you need two utensils to eat the fucker. You'll need a) a knife and a spoon -if you're filipino or b) a knife and a fork if you're one of three americans who actually likes to eat mangos.
And lets not forget the odd shape of the fruit and its giant pit that make extracting the edible part of a mango more tedious than removing spyware from windows xp home edition.
And that's not to mention the stringy fiber that is all up in your teeth for two days after eating one.
Mangoes are a fruit where you'll probably be washing your hands immediately after eating one, otherwise walk around for the rest of the day with sticky hands a-la-kindergarden playground days.
And every time I've ever eaten a mango, I'm wearing a white t-shirt. Once that mango juice gets on your shirt? Forget about it. Might as well make it a tie-dye and send it to Bill Walton.
And finding a mango that's ripe? Good luck with that. Either its bitter and not ripe or you open it up and its a whole 'nother science project up in there. SOMETIMES they're just right; do consider playing the lottery on those days.
Mangos may taste good, but they're the most high maintenance, pain in the ass fruit ever.
First, you need two utensils to eat the fucker. You'll need a) a knife and a spoon -if you're filipino or b) a knife and a fork if you're one of three americans who actually likes to eat mangos.
And lets not forget the odd shape of the fruit and its giant pit that make extracting the edible part of a mango more tedious than removing spyware from windows xp home edition.
And that's not to mention the stringy fiber that is all up in your teeth for two days after eating one.
Mangoes are a fruit where you'll probably be washing your hands immediately after eating one, otherwise walk around for the rest of the day with sticky hands a-la-kindergarden playground days.
And every time I've ever eaten a mango, I'm wearing a white t-shirt. Once that mango juice gets on your shirt? Forget about it. Might as well make it a tie-dye and send it to Bill Walton.
And finding a mango that's ripe? Good luck with that. Either its bitter and not ripe or you open it up and its a whole 'nother science project up in there. SOMETIMES they're just right; do consider playing the lottery on those days.
Mangos may taste good, but they're the most high maintenance, pain in the ass fruit ever.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Only In New York
WKCR.
Today they're doing the Charles Mingus birthday bash. 24+ hours of nothing but Charles Mingus.
Tomorrow they honor the recently departed Andrew Hill. Again, 24+ hours of Hill's music.
Next week, Duke Ellington. 24+ hours of Ellington.
In May, ONE FULL WEEK OF SAM RIVERS. No other radio station in the world can do stuff like this. Not one.
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Sam Rivers Festival Broadcast
89.9 FM in New York
Streaming live online at www.wkcr.org
Starting Friday, May 18, 2007 at 12 noon
Ending Friday, May 25, 2007 at 9 p.m.
WKCR is proud to announce a week-long festival broadcast honoring the musical genius of Sam Rivers, set to air continuously for 177 hours during May 18-25, 2007.
In a career which spans over 60 years, multi-instrumentalist Sam Rivers has been an extraordinary force in the world of jazz and creative music. Whether through intricate composition or stunning free improvisation, his music synthesizes a broad spectrum of styles into a unique and forward-looking sound. Equally important to history was his proprietorship of Studio Rivbea, a vibrant performance space in lower Manhattan which nurtured exciting new expressions of jazz in New York's musician-driven renaissance of the 1970s. As a community-minded mentor and facile performer alike, Sam Rivers represents the highest level of artistic achievement and, remarkably, continues to innovate at the age of 83.
In a unique round-the-clock format, the festival will thoroughly explore Sam Rivers' fascinating musical world. The broadcast centers around a presentation of Rivers' complete recorded discography, supplemented by interviews with his fellow musicians and in-depth features on particular aspects of his music-making. Additionally, Sam Rivers will join us in studio to reflect on his career and share with listeners his living history.
In a tradition spanning over 35 years, WKCR's jazz department again presents a signature radio event: a multi-day salute to an under-recognized legend of the art form. In May of 2007, tune in to WKCR for Sam Rivers Radio.
Today they're doing the Charles Mingus birthday bash. 24+ hours of nothing but Charles Mingus.
Tomorrow they honor the recently departed Andrew Hill. Again, 24+ hours of Hill's music.
Next week, Duke Ellington. 24+ hours of Ellington.
In May, ONE FULL WEEK OF SAM RIVERS. No other radio station in the world can do stuff like this. Not one.
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Sam Rivers Festival Broadcast
89.9 FM in New York
Streaming live online at www.wkcr.org
Starting Friday, May 18, 2007 at 12 noon
Ending Friday, May 25, 2007 at 9 p.m.
WKCR is proud to announce a week-long festival broadcast honoring the musical genius of Sam Rivers, set to air continuously for 177 hours during May 18-25, 2007.
In a career which spans over 60 years, multi-instrumentalist Sam Rivers has been an extraordinary force in the world of jazz and creative music. Whether through intricate composition or stunning free improvisation, his music synthesizes a broad spectrum of styles into a unique and forward-looking sound. Equally important to history was his proprietorship of Studio Rivbea, a vibrant performance space in lower Manhattan which nurtured exciting new expressions of jazz in New York's musician-driven renaissance of the 1970s. As a community-minded mentor and facile performer alike, Sam Rivers represents the highest level of artistic achievement and, remarkably, continues to innovate at the age of 83.
In a unique round-the-clock format, the festival will thoroughly explore Sam Rivers' fascinating musical world. The broadcast centers around a presentation of Rivers' complete recorded discography, supplemented by interviews with his fellow musicians and in-depth features on particular aspects of his music-making. Additionally, Sam Rivers will join us in studio to reflect on his career and share with listeners his living history.
In a tradition spanning over 35 years, WKCR's jazz department again presents a signature radio event: a multi-day salute to an under-recognized legend of the art form. In May of 2007, tune in to WKCR for Sam Rivers Radio.
Friday, April 20, 2007
A Major Victory for the NYC Cycling community?
If Bloomberg isn't just blowing smoke up our ass, this could mean less cars -and more bikes- in the city!
Power to the bikes!
Power to the bikes!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Scott Skiles was always a piece of kaka
"From everything I hear, the Knicks are on the verge of becoming a great team," Skiles said sarcastically. "So they are probably a team we will be playing over and over again in the years to come. Something like this should not fester."
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Fuck the Lower East Side
Fuck the lower east side, or what has become of the lower east side as of late, bunch of Goddamn rich stock brocker assholes moving in taking over shit. they're closing tonic! Tonic was in trouble a few years ago, this time they really are closing, and they only have one week left of shows.
tonicnyc.com
Every time I walk past that bullshit high rise luxury apartment building next to tonic, I'm going to fucking spit on the window or do some other kind of insiginicant vadalism, because that was place for beautiful music to be heard, and now it has to make way for the ugly, hiddeous people that are going to live there. Also fuck you to the bullshit high rise apartment building that supplanted what was once Luna Lounge. Better yet,FUCK YOU to all the new Lower East Side condo assholes. You think you're so cute putting up indoor swimming pools where artists once lived. You regard your life to be an episode of in sex and the city. Fuck your SUV, fuck Prada and fuck you. You took the coolest neighborhood in manhattan and turned it into yuppie SHIT.
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from the website of tonic:
Dear Musicians, Fans and Friends:
After more than 9 years as a home for avant-garde, creative, and experimental music, Tonic will reluctantly close its doors on Friday, April 13th, 2007. We simply can no longer afford the rent and all of the other costs associated with doing business on the Lower East Side.
The neighborhood around us has been increasingly consumed by "luxury condominiums", boutique hotels and glass towers, all making the value of our salvaged space worth more then our business could ever realistically support. We have also been repeatedly harassed by the city's Quality of Life Task Force which resulted in the debilitating closing of the ))sub((tonic lounge in January. Coincidentally, this campaign began as our immediate neighbor, the Blue Condominium building - a symbol of the new Lower East Side - prepared to open its doors.
As a business, we take responsibility for mistakes made along the way. If profit had been our chief motivation we could have changed our programming to something more mainstream and financially lucrative. Instead we were more committed to a certain type of music and loyal to the community that supported us. As a result, we've always just survived but never really prospered. It is, however, unfortunate that it is so difficult for small businesses to operate in this city and that a chain store that can afford a high rent is more desirable than a place like Tonic that has a different kind of value.
While this is certainly the end of Tonic at 107 Norfolk Street, we remain committed to what Tonic represents and plan to try again in some form as soon as possible. In the interim, Tonic will make efforts to present new music in existing venues such as the Abron's Arts Center located just a few blocks away.
We invite you to join us as often as you can over our remaining days to help us celebrate Tonic and more importantly the amazing artists, our unwavering staff, and the nurturing community that made Tonic possible. It’s because of you that we’ve stayed open as long as we have. Thank you!
Sincerely, Melissa and John
Contact: tonic [at] tonicnyc.com
tonicnyc.com
Every time I walk past that bullshit high rise luxury apartment building next to tonic, I'm going to fucking spit on the window or do some other kind of insiginicant vadalism, because that was place for beautiful music to be heard, and now it has to make way for the ugly, hiddeous people that are going to live there. Also fuck you to the bullshit high rise apartment building that supplanted what was once Luna Lounge. Better yet,FUCK YOU to all the new Lower East Side condo assholes. You think you're so cute putting up indoor swimming pools where artists once lived. You regard your life to be an episode of in sex and the city. Fuck your SUV, fuck Prada and fuck you. You took the coolest neighborhood in manhattan and turned it into yuppie SHIT.
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from the website of tonic:
Dear Musicians, Fans and Friends:
After more than 9 years as a home for avant-garde, creative, and experimental music, Tonic will reluctantly close its doors on Friday, April 13th, 2007. We simply can no longer afford the rent and all of the other costs associated with doing business on the Lower East Side.
The neighborhood around us has been increasingly consumed by "luxury condominiums", boutique hotels and glass towers, all making the value of our salvaged space worth more then our business could ever realistically support. We have also been repeatedly harassed by the city's Quality of Life Task Force which resulted in the debilitating closing of the ))sub((tonic lounge in January. Coincidentally, this campaign began as our immediate neighbor, the Blue Condominium building - a symbol of the new Lower East Side - prepared to open its doors.
As a business, we take responsibility for mistakes made along the way. If profit had been our chief motivation we could have changed our programming to something more mainstream and financially lucrative. Instead we were more committed to a certain type of music and loyal to the community that supported us. As a result, we've always just survived but never really prospered. It is, however, unfortunate that it is so difficult for small businesses to operate in this city and that a chain store that can afford a high rent is more desirable than a place like Tonic that has a different kind of value.
While this is certainly the end of Tonic at 107 Norfolk Street, we remain committed to what Tonic represents and plan to try again in some form as soon as possible. In the interim, Tonic will make efforts to present new music in existing venues such as the Abron's Arts Center located just a few blocks away.
We invite you to join us as often as you can over our remaining days to help us celebrate Tonic and more importantly the amazing artists, our unwavering staff, and the nurturing community that made Tonic possible. It’s because of you that we’ve stayed open as long as we have. Thank you!
Sincerely, Melissa and John
Contact: tonic [at] tonicnyc.com
Monday, April 02, 2007
April Schedules for the four teams that would make it in the east
There are many who at this point do not believe the knicks will make it. I am not one of them.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Ben Wallace to Endorse Starburys
Okay we know that the new Starbury II shoes are coming out this April 1st (not too far away!).
But did we know that Ben Wallace is now endorsing Starburys, is wearing them this season on the court and will have his own Ben Wallace Starbury next season? Nice!
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press release
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Four-time NBA All-Star Ben Wallace is best known for a strong work ethic that has resulted in four Defensive Player of the Year awards, multiple NBA rebounding titles, and an NBA blocked shots title. With today's announcement that the Chicago Bulls center is the first athlete endorser of Starbury, he will put that legendary work ethic to use on and off the court by helping get kids and parents to join the Starbury Movement. Wallace - aka Big Ben - will wear Starbury basketball shoes on-court this season. Wallace's Big Ben signature Starbury sneaker is currently being designed and will debut next season during Wallace's games. "
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And thanks to my girlfriend Robin, I've learned that Steve and Barry's are going to do a line similar to Starbury for Sarah Jessica Parker, a low-cost fashion line for the ladies. Good for Sarah. Respect!
I love it when Americans do good things for Americans. I know that some hippie will bring up sweat shops and try to bring all this positive energy down, but I believe in what Steve and Barry's are doing and I don't give a rat's ass what hippies think beyond that.
But did we know that Ben Wallace is now endorsing Starburys, is wearing them this season on the court and will have his own Ben Wallace Starbury next season? Nice!
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press release
"
Four-time NBA All-Star Ben Wallace is best known for a strong work ethic that has resulted in four Defensive Player of the Year awards, multiple NBA rebounding titles, and an NBA blocked shots title. With today's announcement that the Chicago Bulls center is the first athlete endorser of Starbury, he will put that legendary work ethic to use on and off the court by helping get kids and parents to join the Starbury Movement. Wallace - aka Big Ben - will wear Starbury basketball shoes on-court this season. Wallace's Big Ben signature Starbury sneaker is currently being designed and will debut next season during Wallace's games. "
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And thanks to my girlfriend Robin, I've learned that Steve and Barry's are going to do a line similar to Starbury for Sarah Jessica Parker, a low-cost fashion line for the ladies. Good for Sarah. Respect!
I love it when Americans do good things for Americans. I know that some hippie will bring up sweat shops and try to bring all this positive energy down, but I believe in what Steve and Barry's are doing and I don't give a rat's ass what hippies think beyond that.
Monday, March 05, 2007
so you call yourself a fan?
I wrote this email in response to an article posted online on the famous realgm website. Obviously I'm as frustrated with Knick negativity in the media as this chump is with the knicks tanking every other game.
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Subject: that lip service you call an article
hey
i must admit I didn't read all of your article because I've seen it all before from the media these past 5 straight years from the likes of Frank Isola, Mike Lupica, Mitch Lawrance, Marc Berman and Mike and the Mad Dog, I guess we can add you to those lowly ranks now too. And now that the knicks are half a game out of the 8th seed with 21 games left, I really wonder if people like you are going to start changing your disposition with regard to my knicks. you may call yourself a knick fan if you like, taking shit about my beloved team, but before you start to change your tune for your next piece go back and read the article that you just wrote again and just try not to consider yourself a sellout. you think you're struggling with the knicks by writing that article out of frustration but you're really just putting more negativity against all their efforts to turn this season around. Don't go throwing around phrases like "disgrace to the franchise" about my team!
By the way, the celtics just beat New Jersey and Minnesota, making it 4 wins in a row, 3 of those coming on the road, so that "mail it in" garbage was obviously pretty far off. and the utah game was a loss by the refs, not the knicks. and you dare mention the chicago trade? That nazi Paxon is ruing the day he gave away their legitimate low post threat for fat Sweetney, Ty Thomas and a player that has yet to be determined. you must be the only person on earth that still thinks chicago got the best of that deal. give me whoever isiah picks with the lower bulls pick in 2007, i guarantee it will be a SUPERIOR player than whoever chicago gets with their "higher" draft pick. Eddy Curry was an all star this year, and if your average NBA fan wasn't such an complete idiot as to have voted an undeserving player a starting position (shaq had played all of 7 games when the ballots were tallied) Eddy would have got his just due. he is a good kid, he earned that fucking spot and he was robbed of it by the masses of idiots who belive things that people write just because it is printed.
its sad. they win 23 wins all of last season under next town brown, have their fucking spirits broken and come into this season with all you doubters against them, turn empty seats at the garden into late-season sell out crowds doing the wave for the first time in 20 years, and you expect them to win 13 straight like Dallas and compare them to the likes of Phoenix? they're 28-33 with 21 games remaining, so what if they win one loose one, you have to learn to walk before you can run! If you were a knicks fan last year (I'm sure you think you were) AND you watch games this year IT IS CLEAR that this is a more fun team to watch and cheer for. a young team still learning how to win, a team learning how to communicate on defense, a team that if they could cut just 2 turnovers per game would winning even more games than they already have. stephon is leaving it all on the court these days, the man is playing his soul out to try for the playoffs -you might want to include that in the next article you write for real gm.
see you at the gaden. i'll be up in the nosebleeds cheering for my team. God knows were the rest of you "fans" will be. and if you don't like the tone of this email, i make no apologies to you, go back and read your article again and learn the definition of karma.
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Subject: that lip service you call an article
hey
i must admit I didn't read all of your article because I've seen it all before from the media these past 5 straight years from the likes of Frank Isola, Mike Lupica, Mitch Lawrance, Marc Berman and Mike and the Mad Dog, I guess we can add you to those lowly ranks now too. And now that the knicks are half a game out of the 8th seed with 21 games left, I really wonder if people like you are going to start changing your disposition with regard to my knicks. you may call yourself a knick fan if you like, taking shit about my beloved team, but before you start to change your tune for your next piece go back and read the article that you just wrote again and just try not to consider yourself a sellout. you think you're struggling with the knicks by writing that article out of frustration but you're really just putting more negativity against all their efforts to turn this season around. Don't go throwing around phrases like "disgrace to the franchise" about my team!
By the way, the celtics just beat New Jersey and Minnesota, making it 4 wins in a row, 3 of those coming on the road, so that "mail it in" garbage was obviously pretty far off. and the utah game was a loss by the refs, not the knicks. and you dare mention the chicago trade? That nazi Paxon is ruing the day he gave away their legitimate low post threat for fat Sweetney, Ty Thomas and a player that has yet to be determined. you must be the only person on earth that still thinks chicago got the best of that deal. give me whoever isiah picks with the lower bulls pick in 2007, i guarantee it will be a SUPERIOR player than whoever chicago gets with their "higher" draft pick. Eddy Curry was an all star this year, and if your average NBA fan wasn't such an complete idiot as to have voted an undeserving player a starting position (shaq had played all of 7 games when the ballots were tallied) Eddy would have got his just due. he is a good kid, he earned that fucking spot and he was robbed of it by the masses of idiots who belive things that people write just because it is printed.
its sad. they win 23 wins all of last season under next town brown, have their fucking spirits broken and come into this season with all you doubters against them, turn empty seats at the garden into late-season sell out crowds doing the wave for the first time in 20 years, and you expect them to win 13 straight like Dallas and compare them to the likes of Phoenix? they're 28-33 with 21 games remaining, so what if they win one loose one, you have to learn to walk before you can run! If you were a knicks fan last year (I'm sure you think you were) AND you watch games this year IT IS CLEAR that this is a more fun team to watch and cheer for. a young team still learning how to win, a team learning how to communicate on defense, a team that if they could cut just 2 turnovers per game would winning even more games than they already have. stephon is leaving it all on the court these days, the man is playing his soul out to try for the playoffs -you might want to include that in the next article you write for real gm.
see you at the gaden. i'll be up in the nosebleeds cheering for my team. God knows were the rest of you "fans" will be. and if you don't like the tone of this email, i make no apologies to you, go back and read your article again and learn the definition of karma.
Monday, February 26, 2007
shows, shows, show
damn i need to start writing here again.
shows (not to mention killswitch engage and also lamb of god, but I guess those don't fit in with these)---
Thu 3/01 7:30 PM Rob Crow, Genghis Tron Rebel 18+ $12
Fri 3/02 9:00 PM The Vincent Black Shadow, White Hills, Weird Owl Club Midway 21+ $8
Fri 3/02 8:00 PM Rob Crow, The Glorytellers (ex-Karate), Cave Singers Southpaw 18+ $12
Sat 3/03 8:00 PM Nakatomi Plaza Matchless(Benefit for J. Robbins & family) 21+ tba
Mon 3/05 8:00 PM The Thermals, The Big Sleep, Meneguar Studio B(Todd P Presents) $12a
Thu 3/08 8:00 PM Detachment Kit, Lonely China Day, Rebuilding the Rights of Statues, The Hecklers
Cake Shop 21+
Tue 3/13 8:00 PM Au Revoir Simone, Metronomy, Hot Club De Paris Union Hall 21+ $10
tue 3/20 8:00 PM OOIOO, I.U.D. Knitting Factory All Ages $12
Sat 3/31 7:30 PM Walter Meego, Oxford Collapse, Dragons of Zynth, Del Rey, DJ Creature!
Knitting Factory(Oh My Rockness' March Radness 2 Party!!!) 18+ $10
Fri 4/13 8:00 PM Enon, Cheeseburger Mercury Lounge 21+ $10
Tue 4/17 8:00 PM Art Brut Bowery Ballroom 18+ $16
Wed 4/18 8:00 PM John Vanderslice Maxwell's All Ages $12
Wed 4/18 8:00 PM Souls of Mischief Southpaw 18+ tba Tell A Friend
Wed 4/18 8:00 PM Art Brut Studio B All Ages $12
Thu 4/26 8:00 PM Acid Mother's Temple Knitting Factory(Main Space) All Ages $13a/$15d
Fri 5/18 8:00 PM Tapes 'n Tapes, Ladyhawk, The Harlem Shakes Irving Plaza 16+ $15a/$16d
Sat 5/12 8:30 PM LCD Soundsystem Studio B 18+ $25 Buy Tickets
Mon 5/14 7:30 PM LCD Soundsystem Webster Hall 18+ $20a/$25d Buy Tickets
Tue 5/08 Blonde Redhead Webster Hall 18+ $22a/$25d
Sat 5/05 6:30 PM Ted Leo & the Pharmacists, Love of Diagrams Webster Hall 16+ $19
Sun 5/06 7:30 PM Beirut Bowery Ballroom 18+ $16
Sun 4/29 7:30 PM Yo La Tengo Webster Hall 18+ $25
shows (not to mention killswitch engage and also lamb of god, but I guess those don't fit in with these)---
Thu 3/01 7:30 PM Rob Crow, Genghis Tron Rebel 18+ $12
Fri 3/02 9:00 PM The Vincent Black Shadow, White Hills, Weird Owl Club Midway 21+ $8
Fri 3/02 8:00 PM Rob Crow, The Glorytellers (ex-Karate), Cave Singers Southpaw 18+ $12
Sat 3/03 8:00 PM Nakatomi Plaza Matchless(Benefit for J. Robbins & family) 21+ tba
Mon 3/05 8:00 PM The Thermals, The Big Sleep, Meneguar Studio B(Todd P Presents) $12a
Thu 3/08 8:00 PM Detachment Kit, Lonely China Day, Rebuilding the Rights of Statues, The Hecklers
Cake Shop 21+
Tue 3/13 8:00 PM Au Revoir Simone, Metronomy, Hot Club De Paris Union Hall 21+ $10
tue 3/20 8:00 PM OOIOO, I.U.D. Knitting Factory All Ages $12
Sat 3/31 7:30 PM Walter Meego, Oxford Collapse, Dragons of Zynth, Del Rey, DJ Creature!
Knitting Factory(Oh My Rockness' March Radness 2 Party!!!) 18+ $10
Fri 4/13 8:00 PM Enon, Cheeseburger Mercury Lounge 21+ $10
Tue 4/17 8:00 PM Art Brut Bowery Ballroom 18+ $16
Wed 4/18 8:00 PM John Vanderslice Maxwell's All Ages $12
Wed 4/18 8:00 PM Souls of Mischief Southpaw 18+ tba Tell A Friend
Wed 4/18 8:00 PM Art Brut Studio B All Ages $12
Thu 4/26 8:00 PM Acid Mother's Temple Knitting Factory(Main Space) All Ages $13a/$15d
Fri 5/18 8:00 PM Tapes 'n Tapes, Ladyhawk, The Harlem Shakes Irving Plaza 16+ $15a/$16d
Sat 5/12 8:30 PM LCD Soundsystem Studio B 18+ $25 Buy Tickets
Mon 5/14 7:30 PM LCD Soundsystem Webster Hall 18+ $20a/$25d Buy Tickets
Tue 5/08 Blonde Redhead Webster Hall 18+ $22a/$25d
Sat 5/05 6:30 PM Ted Leo & the Pharmacists, Love of Diagrams Webster Hall 16+ $19
Sun 5/06 7:30 PM Beirut Bowery Ballroom 18+ $16
Sun 4/29 7:30 PM Yo La Tengo Webster Hall 18+ $25
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Turnovers Knicks' Biggest Obstacle to Victory
Yes, its been a long time since I blogged here. But I want to post my conclusion about this 06-07 Knicks team: we only need to shore up on our turnovers.
You say, "KMC, the knicks' perimeter defense blows!"
And I can't disagree with that.
You might even say "KMC, the knicks have no shot blockers."
This I can not argue with.
But when you look at all the statistics (we're number one in the league in rebounding, get to the line more than the opponents, shoot a better percentage than our opponents, we only get outscored on average 1.8 points per game) the only one that needs to be modified to consistently win is turnovers. I do believe that if we can cut our turnovers per game, lessen them by say, 2, that it will result in victory on a regular basis. This can be hard to do, especially when you're adding francis to the mix, a career high-turnover player to the likes of Crawford, Marbury, Curry and Richardson. Nevertheless, if a few of those guys can develop some chemistry and learn where the others are going to be and what the like to do with the ball, the knicks will be the ONE team that makes the playoffs in the atlantic.
yes, only one team in the atlantic will make the playoffs this year. hopefully it is the new york knicks.
You say, "KMC, the knicks' perimeter defense blows!"
And I can't disagree with that.
You might even say "KMC, the knicks have no shot blockers."
This I can not argue with.
But when you look at all the statistics (we're number one in the league in rebounding, get to the line more than the opponents, shoot a better percentage than our opponents, we only get outscored on average 1.8 points per game) the only one that needs to be modified to consistently win is turnovers. I do believe that if we can cut our turnovers per game, lessen them by say, 2, that it will result in victory on a regular basis. This can be hard to do, especially when you're adding francis to the mix, a career high-turnover player to the likes of Crawford, Marbury, Curry and Richardson. Nevertheless, if a few of those guys can develop some chemistry and learn where the others are going to be and what the like to do with the ball, the knicks will be the ONE team that makes the playoffs in the atlantic.
yes, only one team in the atlantic will make the playoffs this year. hopefully it is the new york knicks.
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Free Beer, Saddam's Laywer zings foxnews, and Eddy Curry
I was thrilled to catch NPR's coverage of free beer, an open-source concept applied to beer.
Was watching foxnews last night when they announced saddam's execution. greta van straten interviewed saddam's lawer, and asked about Saddam's guilt(i'm paraphrasing here):
"what about the 150 people saddam killed in 1982, did he ever talk to you about that? and what about the 5000 he gassed in 1988, did he ever talk to you about that?"
to which saddam's laywer zingned back about America's guilt,
"And in 2006, 750,000 killed in Iraq."
to which Greta quickly changed the subject. Wow.
And finally, and probably least importantly, last night's loss in Phoenix. Stephon was off, but he took 17 shots, curry only took 11. I didn't see the game, but if they are collapsing down on curry and he can't get into his groove on the post, then outside shooters MUST make their jumpers, if we are to have any chance. Make the jump shots, defense stays honest, then get the ball back down to curry. but it is phoenix, they're a great team. nash, bell, stoudemire, matrix, that guy from the hawks whose name ecapes me, they have endless amounts of offense. knicks need to continue to improve on both ends of the court.
Was watching foxnews last night when they announced saddam's execution. greta van straten interviewed saddam's lawer, and asked about Saddam's guilt(i'm paraphrasing here):
"what about the 150 people saddam killed in 1982, did he ever talk to you about that? and what about the 5000 he gassed in 1988, did he ever talk to you about that?"
to which saddam's laywer zingned back about America's guilt,
"And in 2006, 750,000 killed in Iraq."
to which Greta quickly changed the subject. Wow.
And finally, and probably least importantly, last night's loss in Phoenix. Stephon was off, but he took 17 shots, curry only took 11. I didn't see the game, but if they are collapsing down on curry and he can't get into his groove on the post, then outside shooters MUST make their jumpers, if we are to have any chance. Make the jump shots, defense stays honest, then get the ball back down to curry. but it is phoenix, they're a great team. nash, bell, stoudemire, matrix, that guy from the hawks whose name ecapes me, they have endless amounts of offense. knicks need to continue to improve on both ends of the court.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Knicks beat another top team, this time in triple overtime
As my lovely girlfriend robin said, it was a beautiful game.
Jeffries took Lee's starting job tonight but it didn't matter, lee still got his double double, his 6th straight.
WE BEAT THE PISTONS. the best team in the east. we just lost to the sixers, the worst team in the east. what is going on here? well, out of the last 5 games, it seems like most of them have gone into extra sessions, or brawls, the team has had recent suspensions, and injuries.
but we fight hard, we play together.
steph was great 41 points. clutch free throws, clutch drives to the basket, he made his lay ups tonight, played like the mvp of the game, was better than hamilton but fouled out in the first OT.
curry 30+ points AGAIN.
Jamal finally found his shot in the third OT, 26 points.
Frye had over 20, including some clutch shots in the overtime.
So, we just have to learn to win against the crappier teams. We need Q back, but we don't need francis nor robinson to win. in fact, its beginning to be clear to me that we win more without francis and nate playing for us. its nothing against them, we just have better chemistry when they don't play.
Q better start to like marbury or he should sit too.
Friday, December 22, 2006
Knicks win third strait at home, break Chicago's 5-game winning streak 103-92
Well it feels great to see my Knicks play so well together. We have to keep this lineup when everyone comes back from suspension and injury.
Tonight Steph had his career averages of 19 and 8, Frye and Lee BOTH had double doubles, and Crawford with the big 30 point outing against nemesis Ben Gordon. Curry showed up Ben Wallace with 20 and 6.
What does this mean for the New York Knicks? It means that both Nate and Francis are not needed on this Knicks team. It means that since we've got a great young fundamental player like Mardy Collins, that he can fill in for Steph or Jamal when they need to rest. It means that Quentin and Jeffries need to earn their minutes because although they both play great defense, three victories in a row speaks louder than statistics, the players who are playing now deserve to continue to get the minutes. This is the only three-game win streak this season for the Knicks, why try to mess with a good thing when everyone comes back?
Steph will be 30 in Febuary (as will Francis) BUT he is playing great ball with the extra minutes. Balkman is so versatile he's been able to guard some of the NBA's quickest guards and most powerful forwards.
bottom line is when the chemistry is a big problem -as it has been over the past two years- once you find something that works you stick with it.
Great chemistry tonight with 9 players available to play.
David Lee is becoming a leader for this team. With all these double-doubles, Lee seems prime to be a future all-star.
Eddy Curry really does deserve to be an all-star candidate THIS YEAR.
I'm happy for Steph's recent success.
Jeffries is the only guy I think deserves any minutes when he comes back, everyone else's minutes should be reduced (francis, nate, quentin), and they can earn their minutes back should the knicks start loosing again. Quentin is a great team player, a great shooter and defender but he doesn't like Marbury and doesn't play well with Steph, plus he has chronic back problems that force him to occasionally miss games. If it isn't broken Isiah, please don't fix it.
Nets lost tonight, which is a good thing for the Knicks and their playoff aspirations! Kristic got injured, which is bad for them, but good for us.
Fire Isola!
Tonight Steph had his career averages of 19 and 8, Frye and Lee BOTH had double doubles, and Crawford with the big 30 point outing against nemesis Ben Gordon. Curry showed up Ben Wallace with 20 and 6.
What does this mean for the New York Knicks? It means that both Nate and Francis are not needed on this Knicks team. It means that since we've got a great young fundamental player like Mardy Collins, that he can fill in for Steph or Jamal when they need to rest. It means that Quentin and Jeffries need to earn their minutes because although they both play great defense, three victories in a row speaks louder than statistics, the players who are playing now deserve to continue to get the minutes. This is the only three-game win streak this season for the Knicks, why try to mess with a good thing when everyone comes back?
Steph will be 30 in Febuary (as will Francis) BUT he is playing great ball with the extra minutes. Balkman is so versatile he's been able to guard some of the NBA's quickest guards and most powerful forwards.
bottom line is when the chemistry is a big problem -as it has been over the past two years- once you find something that works you stick with it.
Great chemistry tonight with 9 players available to play.
David Lee is becoming a leader for this team. With all these double-doubles, Lee seems prime to be a future all-star.
Eddy Curry really does deserve to be an all-star candidate THIS YEAR.
I'm happy for Steph's recent success.
Jeffries is the only guy I think deserves any minutes when he comes back, everyone else's minutes should be reduced (francis, nate, quentin), and they can earn their minutes back should the knicks start loosing again. Quentin is a great team player, a great shooter and defender but he doesn't like Marbury and doesn't play well with Steph, plus he has chronic back problems that force him to occasionally miss games. If it isn't broken Isiah, please don't fix it.
Nets lost tonight, which is a good thing for the Knicks and their playoff aspirations! Kristic got injured, which is bad for them, but good for us.
Fire Isola!
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Live Music Archive
I stumbled upon this incredible site from a link on the bardo pond website, hummingbird mountain.
There seems to be many, many live shows of interest available for FREE download. They even have shows in various formats, ogg vorbis (my format of choice) or vbr mp3, flac, its crazy.
This is what the Internet founding fathers (who must be all of 40 years old by now) had in mind. Okay, perhaps not but I'm sure they wouldn't object.
Share the love!
The larger Internet archive has audio books and several other forms of media from all over the place.
There seems to be many, many live shows of interest available for FREE download. They even have shows in various formats, ogg vorbis (my format of choice) or vbr mp3, flac, its crazy.
This is what the Internet founding fathers (who must be all of 40 years old by now) had in mind. Okay, perhaps not but I'm sure they wouldn't object.
Share the love!
The larger Internet archive has audio books and several other forms of media from all over the place.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
New shows for the new year
If I see frank "kkk" isola at any of these shows I'm going to beat his ass.
Man Man Jan 5th Bowery $14
The Dears Jan 19th Webster Hall $20
Camera Obscura Jan 24th Warsaw $15.50
Deerhoof Jan 26th Irving Plaza $16
Trans Am Feb 24th (two shows) Knitting Factory $13
Acid Mother's Temple April 24th Knitting $13
Man Man Jan 5th Bowery $14
The Dears Jan 19th Webster Hall $20
Camera Obscura Jan 24th Warsaw $15.50
Deerhoof Jan 26th Irving Plaza $16
Trans Am Feb 24th (two shows) Knitting Factory $13
Acid Mother's Temple April 24th Knitting $13
George Karl calls Isiah a Jackass? An open letter to George Karl
Well you bald prick George Karl, at least Isiah has two championship rings (three including college at Indiana University) that he earned, what have you earned for yourself beside your subscription to hairclub for men and an annual pass to the Denver Nuggets all-you-can-eat 24-hour buffet? that's right, nothing, you fucking Larry Brown asshole-licking tub of shit.
You couldn't win with Shawn Kemp,Gary Payton, Nate Mcmillan and Ricky Pierce, all in their prime, you can't coach worth a lick and soon you'll be fired from your position with the Nuggets just like all the other positions you've unsuccessfully occupied in your career.
Here is a prediciton for your lousy team, should you make it as an 8th seed in the Western conference: your sorry ass team gets knocked out of the first round of the playoffs just after Marcus Camby goes down with another season ending injury. Carmelo, due to HIS OWN ACTIONS, will not be chosen for MVP, and you'll be searching the classifieds once again trying to convince someone that you once knew Dean Smith.
You swear on the lives of your children that you didn't leave your 4 starters in during a 20 point blowout to run up the score? Do you not think your children will someday be smart enough to deduce how much of an asshole you are by reading your quotes?
Let's see. Both the Knicks and the Nuggets were both fined $500k each. Know what this tells me Mr. Karl? Perhaps David Stern does think that you ran up the score by leaving your starters in. If Isiah ordered the hard foul, it doesn't mean he started the riot. Nate and J.R. Smith started the riot.
***Addendum 12/19/06***
The above comments were made prior to the Allen Iverson trade. I still don't think any George Karl lead team can amount to shit, but they probably can make it to the second round now due to sheer talent. Karl, go polish that bald yet empty head of yours you tub o lard!
You couldn't win with Shawn Kemp,Gary Payton, Nate Mcmillan and Ricky Pierce, all in their prime, you can't coach worth a lick and soon you'll be fired from your position with the Nuggets just like all the other positions you've unsuccessfully occupied in your career.
Here is a prediciton for your lousy team, should you make it as an 8th seed in the Western conference: your sorry ass team gets knocked out of the first round of the playoffs just after Marcus Camby goes down with another season ending injury. Carmelo, due to HIS OWN ACTIONS, will not be chosen for MVP, and you'll be searching the classifieds once again trying to convince someone that you once knew Dean Smith.
You swear on the lives of your children that you didn't leave your 4 starters in during a 20 point blowout to run up the score? Do you not think your children will someday be smart enough to deduce how much of an asshole you are by reading your quotes?
Let's see. Both the Knicks and the Nuggets were both fined $500k each. Know what this tells me Mr. Karl? Perhaps David Stern does think that you ran up the score by leaving your starters in. If Isiah ordered the hard foul, it doesn't mean he started the riot. Nate and J.R. Smith started the riot.
***Addendum 12/19/06***
The above comments were made prior to the Allen Iverson trade. I still don't think any George Karl lead team can amount to shit, but they probably can make it to the second round now due to sheer talent. Karl, go polish that bald yet empty head of yours you tub o lard!
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