August, 2008 Archive

The Wrath Of Gustav: The New Atlantis

It appears that hurricane Gustav is on a crash course for New Orleans. With luck, the repair work that was done post Katrina on the levees will do their job and keep the water out. If however, the hurricane is as bad as they predicting; we may see another devastating force on a city that is still reelnig from the effects of KAtrina.

After Katrina, I thought it may be wise to reconsider rebuilding in an area that’ s geographically unfit to logically build a city in the first place. With a warming planet, the storms are said to be getting stronger. This area will always be vulnerable due to the fact that it continues to sink on the sandy soil on which it was built.

40% of the population left the land after Katrina, and I would strongly urge the other 60% to follow suit after Gustav. I cannot see things improving for this area in the future. I understand how hard it would be for people to leave their home, but when Mother nature wants humans off of her land, it’s always best to listen.

New Orleans is a place I have always wanted to visit, and sadly I think the moment has passed me by. The wisest move for all of her inhabitants is to hold onto their memories, share her story, and let her sink into the sea. New Orleans is a modern day Atlantis.

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No 2 Badger Brushes Are Alike

For my 30th birthday my friends the Tublord and Frito were kind enough to give me a Crabtree & Evelynn shaving brush and some Nomad shaving cream. I love the shaving cream; in combination with the quality brush it cut down on skin irritation dramatically.

In my travels back and forth from Canada to the United States, I somehow lost the brush. Saddened, I went to Nordstrom and bought a kit that came with lotions and a badger brush for $35 dollars. Let me tell you, the Art Of Shaving package has decent pre and post shave lotions. The shaving cream is alright at best, but the brush is a floppy abomination. The fact that a badger had to lose hair for this brush infuriates me. I will now be hunting down a Crabtree & Evelynn store in LA in order to score a new brush and get some more Nomad shaving cream (in bulk).

After I had made my mistake I actually found a mens shaving website that gave an excellent review to the crabtree & Evelynn brush and a dismal review to the Art Of Shaving tool.

I should have known better. Once you find a quality brand, support them for your own benefit.

For those of you that haven’t used a brush to apply shaving lotion – you do not know what you are missing.

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Runyon Coyote

August 28th, 2008

I saw some people looking up at the sky as I was hiking in Runyon today. I looked up and asked what the commotion was about and they pointed to the edge above us where a young Coyote was looking at is. He was very curious and looked like he was hoping for snacks. For the first time in my life I felt guilty for not having meat products with me. I wanted to help that little guy out but was unable to.

If I see him again, in the same location – I may treat us both to a bucket of chicken.

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Dennis Kucinich Kills It

August 26th, 2008

This man preaches the gospel according to freedom. This guy out Nadered Nader with this speech.

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Celebrity Interview With Jerry Seinfeld

August 25th, 2008

This is why Letterman rules Late Night. Check out this video.

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Jalapeño Pepper Juice In My Eye

August 23rd, 2008

I was making my legendary stew the murklord and I added 2 jalapeño peppers for extra zing. After all was said and done I went on to do other things and rubbed my eye without thinking. As it turns out, jalapeño pepper juice likes to stick around, and enjoys nothing more than turning your eyeballs into burning flesh embers inside your skull.

This is a public service announcement.

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E - Bike Assault

August 20th, 2008

It appears that the man known as the Rose City condor has hit the streets on an E-Bike. He claims that “shit is going to get reckless” and that “mother fuckers better pay their respects”.

For daily updates on E-Bike adventures in the rose city please read this blog.

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Bitten & Trold’s

August 20th, 2008

This is a segment from a Danish show called Casper & Mandrilaftalen. These two lads speak the international language of absurdity and I suggest you watch the following video. Thanks to Henrik for the hookup!

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Shoe Making

August 19th, 2008

I have been lamenting my lack of trade skills in recent months and started to mull over a few that I would be able to learn and practice while doing Stand Up and the like. I considered tailoring, but soon settled on leather working/shoe making.

My decision was pretty much made thanks to Daniel Day Lewis. Mr Kris Tapley was joking one day about him leaving the acting world to learn this trade. We then considered how awesome it would be to get a pair of his shoes. One thing led to another and I started to read up on the art and craft of shoe making.

There is a place down the street from me that makes shoes, and I went to see if they would take me on as an apprentice while I was in LA. Sadly they were not taking at this time, so I will have to continue to bother them, or find another place.

My father said when I was young that everyone should learn a trade, and I have grown to discover that those words are wise and true.

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Osho Video # 2

August 19th, 2008

Here is another clip from my favorite web guru OSHO. This clip is hilarious, check it out.

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American Apparel Underpants

August 18th, 2008

I am trying to buy more products from master smiths, or companies that pay their employees a fair wage. Because of this, I decided to hit American Apparel up for some undergarments. Their undershirts fit great, but I was very pleased with the fit of their boxer brief underpants. Each size also falls between 2 pant sizes for a superior fit. I take a 34/36 due to my child bearing hips.

What I like most about the underpants is a lack of fly. I am not the type of man that pulls his cock through his pant hole, so I support this decision. The stitching also allows for maximum junk comfort. For those of you interested in checking out the variety – please follow this link.

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Hollywood Ruckus Out My Window

August 16th, 2008

Outside of my bedroom window, there is a club nearby. I often hear people cavorting and celebrating. I usually can only make out exclamations. I hear a lot of “I love you,” “O My Gawwwd!” and “No fuckin’ way”.

Once a night I also hear a police sirens and I hear helicopters a few times a day in sunny Los Angeles. Freedom requires lots of cops.

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Paris p0wns McCain

August 6th, 2008

See more Paris Hilton videos at Funny or Die

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Runyon Tarantula

August 3rd, 2008

I was walking Runyon canyon today and stopped to check out what a huddle of people were looking at on the trail. I looked down and saw a 4-5 inch black fuzzy tarantula. It was just sauntering along without a care in the world, pretending it didn’t see us with all those eyes. I am not a fan on spiders, but the big fuzzy ones creep me out less for some reason.

I think deep down I am afraid bugs will crawl into my openings and have babies.

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World’s First Double Arm Transplant

August 3rd, 2008

It looks like the Germans have managed to hook up a 54 year old armless farmer with a set of replacements.

According to CNN: A team of 40 people participated in the transplant surgery, conducted July 25 and 26. The donor matched the host in sex, age, skin color, size and blood group, the statement said.

I am very interested in seeing if this transplant proves to be successful. If so, I will do my best to track this man down and give him a high 5.

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