strangest Christmas special ever...
merry christmas everybody
and beware the zinger zapper...
Every nutcase out there seems to be blaming Omaba for interrupting this year's network broadcast of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, as if it's some major conspiracy from the government.
Can you imagine, in the age of YouTube, Hulu, DVRs, DVDs, Blu-ray and, hell, even your old VHS copy, that we're getting concerned over the "television broadcast" of this Christmas special?
Besides, the broadcasts haven't been the same since they lost the Dolly Madison sponsorships. That was what I always looked forward to.
You can watch the full special here below, Obama-free, but if you feel the need to interrupt with a Zinger Zapper, I've provided that below too...
Can you imagine, in the age of YouTube, Hulu, DVRs, DVDs, Blu-ray and, hell, even your old VHS copy, that we're getting concerned over the "television broadcast" of this Christmas special?
Besides, the broadcasts haven't been the same since they lost the Dolly Madison sponsorships. That was what I always looked forward to.
You can watch the full special here below, Obama-free, but if you feel the need to interrupt with a Zinger Zapper, I've provided that below too...
making amends...
I'd like to say that I totally planned on following up my last post with additional BEST SONGS OF 2009, but then I'd be stretching the truthiness.
On that note, here are the songs I completely, totally forgot to include in the list from the original post. They are equally, if not more awesome. Sorry 'bout dat.
For a limited time, you can download a zip file with MP3s of these here.
Raindrops • Basement Jaxx
At first listen, it's a generic dance/club track, but what it's much more mature and very layered. It teeters just on the edge of annoying, as all of the best, catchy dance tunes should.
Kling To The Wreckage • The Crystal Method
Is that Ian Curtis back from the dead singing lead on a new Crystal Method track? Close. It's the lead singer from She Wants Revenge, who brings to mind the late Joy Divisioner.
The Hazards Of Love 4 • The Decemberists
This mellow end track from the album of the same name is proof of the brilliant song-writing going on on this album. My pick for best album of the year by far, although each individual track doesn't necessarily hold on its own.
Help Somebody • Maxwell
From the first album of a "trilogy" planned by Maxwell, this is a soulful jam with an amazing piano and bass hook.
I Belong To You • Muse
Epic and over the top, as only Muse can do right.
So Far Around The Bend • The National
Toe tapping goodness from Dark Was the Night, which the band also produced.
Hey, Snow White • The New Pornographers
A.C. Newman pulled another solo effort, but this gem, also from the Dark Was the Night compilation, is one of the best since the early days of the band.
1901 (Fabian Remix) • Phoenix
OMFG, yes I left off Phoenix by accident from the original list. Their Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix is also one of the best albums of the year, and they rocked live in Central Park. Finally the band gets appreciation beyond France.
Inspiration Information • Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
No new album from the fabulous Miss Sharon Jones this year, but this track will do quite nicely to tie us over.
best songs of 2009...
These are my favorite songs of 2009, in alpha order by band. For a limited time, you can download a zip file with MP3s of these here.
Summertime Clothes • Animal Collective
Unless you're under a rock, or lame, Merriweather Post Pavilion is one of the most revolutionary albums since The Soft Bulletin, and rightfully making many a Best of 2009. I picked this over My Girls 'cause I'm getting a little sick of My Girls.
Daniel • Bat For Lashes
A little more mature and overproduced than her last album, Bat for Lashes returns with this moody little synth laced tune.
My Night With The Prostitute From Marseille • Beirut
This is one of those songs I tend to repeat almost as soon as it's done playing. It's just that instantly repeatable. The Beirut double album it comes from is a lot of fun, in an indie music sort of way.
Blood Bank • Bon Iver
Even if you hate Bon Iver as much as my boyfriend Craig, I think you'll admit this is a really sweet song that makes you want to pack the Chevy, grow a beard and road trip it down to Mexico.
Love Comes Close • Cold Cave
Many a band's been inspired by early New Order. Cold Cave channels them with this.
Hang You From the Heavens • The Dead Weather
I love the groove of this track from the new incarnation of The White Stripes. It's kind of dirty, but deep.
40 Day Dream • Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Every year, a song makes this list that's unarguably catchy. This is this year's.
Hurt Feelings • Flight of the Conchords
An amazing new season of HBO's Flight of the Conchords brought this hysterical rap.
Cosmic Love • Florence & The Machine
The entire album is a must have, but this track really showcases the band's sound and ability to take you to far-away places.
How Insensitive • Iggy Pop
Who would of thunk?!
Bad Body Double • Imogen Heap
Her sophomore release was overly ambitious, but this is a standout track.
Song and Cry • Jaydiohead
In the tradition of JayZer, Radiohead + Jay-Z = awesome!
Where Did All the Love Go? • Kasabian
Third time's a charm for Kasabian and every track off the new album is great. This one's a great running mix track, by the way.
The Fear • Lily Allen
She's called it quits from the music industry, while Lady Gaga steals her thunder. Basically my nightmare come true. Come back Lily! Pop music needs you!
Everything Turns To You • Loney Dear
I love the way this track opens, and then there's the great background melody that comes in. Just great.
Never Had Nobody Like You • M. Ward
As if Zooey Deschanel wasn't adorable enough, she guest vocals this catchy, fun track that's the highlight of Hold Time.
Help I'm Alive • Metric
I had heard a lot of hype about Metric, and I'm not entirely convinced, but this is a really great track. A definite best of the year. It sort of reminds me of The Breeders.
Winter Winds • Mumford & Sons
Any track with smart use of horns gets my vote. This one leads with them and carries you into a fantastic melody.
Little Secrets • Passion Pitt
In addition to Phoenix, which just fell short of this list, it was the year of Passion Pitt. This is a live performance of Little Secrets from a concert broadcast on NPR. They opened for Passion Pitt and held their own big time.
The Girl And The Robot• Röyksopp
Easily their best album and most overproduced, but in a good way. This track just builds and builds into a dance frenzy.
Low Rising • The Swell Season
Once was not enough for this amazing life-imitating fiction reunion. It's a really solid track that's a testament to the sound they started out in the name of the love of music.
You And I • Wilco
Lots of guitar strumming in a happy, shiny way. Me likey.
Zero • Yeah Yeah Yeahs
When I first heard this track, I was convinced it was a remix. It's actually the original mix, which is really cool.
how many Polish spam job opportunities
does it take to fill a position...
ACTUAL EMAIL RECEIVED TODAY (AND, NO, I NEVER ACTUALLY APPIED FOR THE JOB)...
Hello.
Thanks for the answer to your vacancy on a post of an operator of goods turnover. We appreciate your choice and we look at you as at the potential employee. For this reason, we have decided to send you more detailed information on vacancy. Take into consideration that we take for work only USA residents.
My name is the Natalie Pepper and I deal with questions of expansion of influence of our company Poland Transfer in the USA. Our company has been formed in 1997, the basic office is in Poland. We purchase goods in the countries-manufacturers for the purpose of its further resale in Poland and other countries. Our clients also are physical persons who order the goods under the similar price. Now we extend and we enter the American market, and we need for our staff hardworking and responsible employees on a remote basis for carrying out individual wholesale and wholesale transactions.
We respect and appreciate the employees, that's why we provide with prospects of growth up to regional directors, high salaries and we create comfort in work.
*Annual salary is 36 000USD. In the presence of MBA - 66 000USD.
*Fully home-based work, flexible hours, possibility at the first stages to combine work with another one. At the first stages 2-5 business hours are required to work a day.
*Every worker is given with the laptop (Dell or MacBook), phone (Blackberry or IPhone) with completely paid communication.
If your resume was updated, please re-send it.
You can contact us 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. from Monday till Friday by phone or email.
We wait for your decision for carrying out of preliminary interview.
Please reply to my email:
n.pepper.pt.inc@gmail.com
Natalie Pepper, PT Inc.
Hello.
Thanks for the answer to your vacancy on a post of an operator of goods turnover. We appreciate your choice and we look at you as at the potential employee. For this reason, we have decided to send you more detailed information on vacancy. Take into consideration that we take for work only USA residents.
My name is the Natalie Pepper and I deal with questions of expansion of influence of our company Poland Transfer in the USA. Our company has been formed in 1997, the basic office is in Poland. We purchase goods in the countries-manufacturers for the purpose of its further resale in Poland and other countries. Our clients also are physical persons who order the goods under the similar price. Now we extend and we enter the American market, and we need for our staff hardworking and responsible employees on a remote basis for carrying out individual wholesale and wholesale transactions.
We respect and appreciate the employees, that's why we provide with prospects of growth up to regional directors, high salaries and we create comfort in work.
*Annual salary is 36 000USD. In the presence of MBA - 66 000USD.
*Fully home-based work, flexible hours, possibility at the first stages to combine work with another one. At the first stages 2-5 business hours are required to work a day.
*Every worker is given with the laptop (Dell or MacBook), phone (Blackberry or IPhone) with completely paid communication.
If your resume was updated, please re-send it.
You can contact us 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. from Monday till Friday by phone or email.
We wait for your decision for carrying out of preliminary interview.
Please reply to my email:
n.pepper.pt.inc@gmail.com
Natalie Pepper, PT Inc.
best muppet creation since muppetvision 3-D
I know every one and their muppet has seen this video by now, but for those who have yet to, you're in for a treat...
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