Random Stuff
The Big G and I are off to London tomorrow to see the truly funny Dylan Moran.Back on Saturday with more crap.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
All Things Swiss
We were in Basel over the weekend, enjoying the bise (a very cold wind from Siberia) and taking in a few sites, notably the Tinguely Museum.If you need any further evidence that the Swiss are just a bit odd, take note that two of its most celebrated artists are HR Giger and Jean Tinguely.Tinguely created pieces that are kinetic, noisy, and wonderfully bizarre.This was my second visit to the museum, which was built and designed specifically for the TInguely collection, and I would return again.You can watch the displays or if that becomes a little overwhelming, watch the other patrons. Here's a video to give you an idea:
We caught the train home this morning and found a little snow had fallen while we were gone.(and a couple of lonely kitties)
We were in Basel over the weekend, enjoying the bise (a very cold wind from Siberia) and taking in a few sites, notably the Tinguely Museum.If you need any further evidence that the Swiss are just a bit odd, take note that two of its most celebrated artists are HR Giger and Jean Tinguely.Tinguely created pieces that are kinetic, noisy, and wonderfully bizarre.This was my second visit to the museum, which was built and designed specifically for the TInguely collection, and I would return again.You can watch the displays or if that becomes a little overwhelming, watch the other patrons. Here's a video to give you an idea:We caught the train home this morning and found a little snow had fallen while we were gone.(and a couple of lonely kitties)
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Press Leak
Rats Return to Hamelin
The Pied Piper's services might be needed again in Hamelin, northern Germany - because the rats are back.
Crispian St. Peters where are you now?
and on that note, here's some serious nostalgia:
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Random Stuff
I went to the new James Bond flick "Quantum of Solace" yesterday afternoon in Bern, (there's a good review of the movie over at Pajiba)and I must admit I like Daniel Craig as Bond.I always thought Bond should have a rough edge to him, after all the man is a paid killer, but Craig has brought out the weary battle scarred but still fierce quality that I've seen in pictures of lions on the Serengeti.
Even the scars/wounds are eerily similar.
I went to the new James Bond flick "Quantum of Solace" yesterday afternoon in Bern, (there's a good review of the movie over at Pajiba)and I must admit I like Daniel Craig as Bond.I always thought Bond should have a rough edge to him, after all the man is a paid killer, but Craig has brought out the weary battle scarred but still fierce quality that I've seen in pictures of lions on the Serengeti.
Even the scars/wounds are eerily similar.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Press Leak
The scenario that plays out in this article written by Ray McGovern, whose career as a CIA analyst that spanned seven administrations and included responsibility for chairing NIEs, as well as preparing and presenting the President's Daily Brief, is a piece of dry wit on the one hand and a rather daunting set of issues that Obama will have to deal with on the other.
Published Saturday, November 8 2008
Try These on Your CIA Briefer, Mr. President-Elect
by Ray McGovern via Common Dreams
The scenario that plays out in this article written by Ray McGovern, whose career as a CIA analyst that spanned seven administrations and included responsibility for chairing NIEs, as well as preparing and presenting the President's Daily Brief, is a piece of dry wit on the one hand and a rather daunting set of issues that Obama will have to deal with on the other.
Published Saturday, November 8 2008
Try These on Your CIA Briefer, Mr. President-Elect
by Ray McGovern via Common Dreams
Track Back
In the summer of 1969, my brother built a crystal radio and if the conditions were just right in the northern Manitoba stratosphere, he could pick up WLS in Chicago. One night in June he heard this tune and the rest of the summer was spent tuning up and down the dial to hear it again and again.
In the summer of 1969, my brother built a crystal radio and if the conditions were just right in the northern Manitoba stratosphere, he could pick up WLS in Chicago. One night in June he heard this tune and the rest of the summer was spent tuning up and down the dial to hear it again and again.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Swiss Bit
Have I mentioned that the Swiss have a thing about cows? This little gem from one of Lausanne's major newspapers is just so ....Swiss.
Have I mentioned that the Swiss have a thing about cows? This little gem from one of Lausanne's major newspapers is just so ....Swiss.
Les vaches suisses devront uriner moins) 24 Heures 11 Novembre 2008
Les paysans devront limiter les émissions de leurs
vaches (urine) Ã 25000 tonnes d'azote par an,
contre 44000 tonnes aujourd'hui.Cet objectif fait
partie d'un paquet de prescritions que l'agriculture
devra remplir au nom de la protections de l'environment.
Roughly translated, Swiss cows must pee less.
Les paysans devront limiter les émissions de leurs
vaches (urine) Ã 25000 tonnes d'azote par an,
contre 44000 tonnes aujourd'hui.Cet objectif fait
partie d'un paquet de prescritions que l'agriculture
devra remplir au nom de la protections de l'environment.
Roughly translated, Swiss cows must pee less.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Friday, November 07, 2008
Track Back
I first heard a track by Gotan Project about a year ago and was instantly hooked...sensual, hypnotic,dangerous.
I first heard a track by Gotan Project about a year ago and was instantly hooked...sensual, hypnotic,dangerous.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Press Leak
I know how euphoric this victory is, but I think we might need a reality check before we get too carried away. Here's why : 77 days remaining in the Bush Occupation.
Published on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 by
Bush's Last 100 Days the Ones to Watch
by Jesse Jackson via Common Dreams
I know how euphoric this victory is, but I think we might need a reality check before we get too carried away. Here's why : 77 days remaining in the Bush Occupation.
Published on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 by
Bush's Last 100 Days the Ones to Watch
by Jesse Jackson via Common Dreams
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Track Back
Bill Irwin is the 'non famous' guy in this video, but his performance as Ham Gravy chasing his hat down the crooked street at the very beginning of Altman's Popeye is one of my all time favorite pieces of film. And how can you listen to this tune and not feel better? This one is especially for Max as well.
Bill Irwin is the 'non famous' guy in this video, but his performance as Ham Gravy chasing his hat down the crooked street at the very beginning of Altman's Popeye is one of my all time favorite pieces of film. And how can you listen to this tune and not feel better? This one is especially for Max as well.
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