Archives for "August 2009":

Raekwon's "House of Flying Daggers" on August 29, 2009 in Music , Videos

I've been waiting for something as fresh as this for a while:...

Futurecast, Not on August 27, 2009 in Politics , Society

(From a post on my Health Policy course concerning officials' ability (or in-ability) to "future-cast"):I am aware that I am at a strong disadvantage in regards to this assignment: I have yet to receive my text and am going off simply on the notes that have been uploaded as well as those posts contributed by the students. The notes feature...

Hotel Theory on August 27, 2009 in Humor

So I'm kicking it in a hotel and a few questions arise: If I bust open a pack of toilet paper and use a few sheets, the next morning there is a brand new roll of wrapped toilet paper. What do they do with all of the fairly new toilet paper that misses only a few sheets?What do they do...

Mix by Me Vol. 35 on August 27, 2009 in Music

I'm in Hunstville for a conference for two days. Doesn't stop me from uploading this FRESH mix CD:J-Live - Them That's NotRuben Blades - PlasticoDr. Who Dat? - Dr. 4000000000Blue Scholars - XenophobiaCannonball Adderley - Never Will I MarrySalsa Celtica - Luna CelosaThe Prodigy - Invaders Must DieJefferson Airplaine - LatherJorge Ben - Menina Mulher da Pela PretaCheo Feliciano -...

Mix by Me Vol. 34 on August 21, 2009 in Music

Enjoy:Alice Russell - Humankind The Prodigy - Thunder Sukhwinder Singh - Aaj Mera Jee Karda Izza Kizza - Testimonial Flying Lotus - Testament f/ Gonja Sufi Vast Aire - Tippin' Dominoes (RJD2 Remix)Willie Colon & Hector Lavoe - Willie HopperEl Mexicano - ViequesLes Nuvians - SourireGreyboy - InstantlyModest Mouse - King RatFlying Lotus - Untitled #7J-Live - Don't PlaySoul For Real...

Dinner Table Etiquette on August 21, 2009 in Personal

Yesterday I attended a "dinner table etiquette" session sponsored by a professional development group that I play a part in. After two and a half hours and five meal courses later, I must say that it was one of the most uncomfortable situations I've ever been in since I was six years old (and peed in my pants because I...

Free Boxes, No More on August 19, 2009 in Humor

I hate shopping for things like boxes and wrapping. It just seems like a big waste, especially when folks throw away tons of that kind of stuff on the daily. Thus, whenever I have to send packages I try to be creative. My buddy Dave once called me "cheap" for sending him a package in the same box that he...

Fake Boobie on August 13, 2009 in Photo of the Day

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Southern Football on August 13, 2009 in Humor

Locals here in Opelika, Alabama are pretty serious about college football. About as serious with their favorite teams as Puerto Ricans are serious about their politics. Folks dress in neon orange and blue and every other store has the word "Tiger" as a prefix. My arrival to these parts did not coincide with any significant football events, thus I had...

Daniel Kim on Guitar on August 11, 2009 in Music

Was kicking it with the boys as Daniel Kim laid down some guitars on a number of beats....

Dr. Who Dat - Beyond 2morrow on August 8, 2009 in Music

Great instrumental album from Dr. Who Dat/Jneiro Jarel. Part Madlib, part J Dilla (though I know that producers don't like being compared to each other).Via Badongo....

Against Regionalization on August 7, 2009 in Puerto Rico

There has been increase discussion during the past few days among the Mayors and public officials of Puerto Rico concerning the "regionalization" of state government services. A number of people jump in joy at the idea, as it is perceived as an alternative for the state's sluggish bureaucracy, nepotist politicians, and unreliability. But I would argue against regionalization for a...

Monday Beats on August 7, 2009 in Music

"Monday Beats" is done. 25 mastered beats from the last half of 2007. Cop it at Sharebee....

Derek Gooding on August 7, 2009 in Humor

It's taken my friend Derek quite a long time to get a Facebook. O sea, it's taken me a long time to find it. I was shocked to see just how upset he looked (he's always quite a serious guy). I also thought he had strong resemblence to Cuba Gooding Jr.'s younger brother, Omar Gooding:...

Beat #792, "Elis Piano" on August 5, 2009 in Music

New beat. Some fun Elis Regina pianos with some Miles Davis trumpets. Enjoy:...

Bureaucracy in Action on August 4, 2009 in Personal , Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican bureaucracy is ridiculous. Anybody who has read this site before knows that I spent most of my time ranting on about this topic. It has taken a sort of "on paper" back seat since I've been in the States, though yesterday I experienced its wrath, as I had to make a series of important phone calls to...

Acevedo the Lame on August 4, 2009 in Puerto Rico

Renown PPD leader Jose Alfredo Hernandez Mayoral recently attributed his loss in the 2008 elections to his adoption of a pro-autonomy stance. This is false. His loss was due to his poor performance and bad governance.Acevedo Vila was a terrible governor. Not only did he enter office with absolutely no platform (his "party program" was nothing more than broad references...

Eatting Paleo on August 3, 2009 in Personal

My mother was a health nut and during her later years was a vegetarian. Thus, I'm used to being able to eat healthy foods, as opposed to folks who are simply just grossed out by it. Despite this, my adult diet has primarily been grease-, salt-, processed-, and sugar-heavy foods. Everything else can fall into the grains, diary, legumes, and...

Beat #796, "People" on August 2, 2009 in Music

New beat. I'm really digging this one. The organs in the background and the percussion are just straight out rediculous. Enjoy....