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Life Cycle
Seeking sustainability suggestions
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Would you please take a moment to share your ideas and priorities regarding sustainability in Lawrence?
Just the Red Pill
It’s Time Anti-War Activists Go Back to School
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Activists protesting the war at last week’s Democratic National Convention have come and gone. Banners were unfurled. Protesters marched and chanted. Puppets of Bush and company provided comic relief. But looking back at the conference, there is no clear sign that any of these efforts have gotten us any closer to ending the war.
Makes Sense To Me
Re: Palin - I Owe Someone $10 Dollars
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
So, I'm pretty sure I'm going to owe my friend $10. Sarah Palin is (probably) staying on the ticket.
Ten Million Pounds of Sludge
Wasilla Responsibility
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
Apparently, community organizing involves no responsibility.
O Caption! My Caption!
A'Palin
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
An obvious choice this week, but we can't help it...
Hate the Player
In the Future, Internet Browses YOU!
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
In which I share my thoughts on the Newly announced and then quickly release Google browser, Chrome. Sexy, I know.
Scene Stealers
Top 10 Political Movies
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008
Last week I was flipping through the channels on TV when I came across Barack Obama’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. I thought I’d stick around until it got stale and typical, but instead found my self glued to the tube for 45 minutes. After it was over, I realized: This is the kind of speech that you only see in the movies. You know the kind I’m talking about—where the fictional candidate says all the stuff you wish a real candidate for office would say and cuts through all the usual BS. Well, Obama certainly did that last Thursday, and it got me thinking about my favorite political movies. I’m noticing most of my choices are satirical (which may say something about my opinion of modern politics), so no "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" or "Dave," and also this list excludes documentaries because that’s a whole different species. So without further ado, here are my Top 10 Political Movies.
Kansas City is Burning
Death of the Date
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008
Why the internet and text messaging mean I am never going to get that appetizer.
Punditocracy
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dem: Hangover Edition
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
History was made in Denver as Barack Obama accepted the Democratic presidential nomination...thank God there were photos, because I was too Rocky Mountain high to remember any of it.
Godjilla
"Cone of Uncertainty"
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
"We learn from our mistakes," he said. "We will fix it."--Eric Smith, FEMA's assistant administrator for logistics management.
Rogue Scarlet
WORD AND NEW P(&)LACE I LOATHE! VOL. III
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Railing on two unrelated subjects of no interest.
Sinema Parasito
I've Got The Funereal Disease
Monday, Aug. 25, 2008
Closing the lid on this coffin for good.
In search of my lost blend
2 Live Crew and Sporting Goods
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
Does shopping at a sporting goods store make you randy?
Standing Perfectly Still
Extra Green For Your Week Vol. 2
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
In case you missed it
This side of the barricades...
Origins
Friday, Aug. 8, 2008
I am an Anarchist! Wherefore I will Not rule, and also ruled I will not be!
My Punk Heart
THURSDAY: Project Resistance Meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008
Well, you have been reading about queer politics and experiences in my blog. Here is you're chance to help out. Due to recent violent attacks on members of the queer community in Lawrence, a group of concerned individuals has scheduled a meeting to discuss the creation of an organization to respond to these incidents: Project Resistance. Be just. Just be there.
Baghdad Blues
Make Mine a Frappe Latte FuFu.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Radar had his rabbits. Hawkeye had his still. Col. Potter had his horse. Hot Lips had her, well, hot lips. “M*A*S*H" has some similarities to the craziness that goes on around here....
Comiculture Vulture
The comic medium at large!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
The summer is rife with comic book-flavored movies. Video-games are now the new national past-time. Blogging has become the premier form of communicating your feelings and opinions to the world at large. To satiate my particular brand of schizophrenic creativity and attempt to stay relevant in an attention deficit age, I've crafted the following excuse for a blog. Oh, and a review of the new HULK movie! Woohoo!
Blank Canvas
Artist writes down what he said about his wordless short stories
Monday, June 16, 2008
On one of the first warm evenings this spring I was sitting outside the Bourgeois Pig when a friend asked me “Dave, so why do you stay in Lawrence?” Before I could redirect his question, out of nowhere a red fox came cruising down 9th street.
The Eastside Bridgeburners' Society
Don’t Fear the Chicken!
Monday, June 2, 2008
A small but expanding group of Lawrence residents are taking the next step in growing our own food: we’re raising chickens. Specifically, hens. And now the city is considering banning the practice.
Lawrence Noob
Lawrence's Stand Up Comic
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
It's amazing what effects Lawrence can have on a person. I came here a year ago a total noob, and now I'm a stand up comic performing at the Granada. Read my story inside....
All in the Wrist
All in the Wrist: Jayhawks never stopped believing
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Only a Journey song can explain the unexplainable that Kansas pulled off Monday night to win the National Championship.
Imagine
Why I Won't Sleep Tonight
Friday, Feb. 22, 2008
The Chucky Doll, immortalized in a series of movies, is becoming a reality in the form of the oh-so cuddly Elmo.
Johnny America
Lottery Tickets Reviewed: Quick Crossword
Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008
At first glance the Quick Crossword scratch-off looks a little chintzy; its silver finish sparkles like stripper garb and the red, green, and yellow accent colors remind the contestant of elven workwear.
Art
Everything I Do Is Killing Something
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
There's a white flag flying in my kitchen.
Lawrence in the News — A roundup of national and international coverage featuring Lawrence and Kansas University
Budig says baseball will survive
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007
Gene Budig, the former KU chancellor and president of Major League Baseball's American League, says the sport will be fine despite the steroid scandal.
The Gamer
Christmas Shopping for the gamer in your life
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007
As a lifelong gamer, I know that there's nothing worse than receiving a terrible game from an uninformed relative at Christmas. If the gamer in your life doesn’t already have it, none of these games are going to get returned on Dec. 26.
Street level
The Pigs Are On The Porch Again
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
Black Lodge Boys win the right to have a snort outside
Let's Talk Sex
High infidelity
Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007
Three weeks ago I discovered that my husband was having a string of affairs...
Tallow & Glue
the real enemy
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Bush commutes Libby's sentence and spits in the face of everyday Americans. As ever, poetry responds.
Down to Earth
California Breeze
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
On Saturday, the sun was shining with a light cool breeze that made me feel like I was back in California. My uncle Rob felt the same way, although things were about to change as we headed to the downtown Farmer's Market...
Agony Auntie M. Explains It All
This issue: What to do if you find yourself attracted to Jamie Oliver
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Perhaps this matter should have been addressed five years ago. But, honestly, I never thought it would go this far. It just seemed like a matter of time before the public would begin to see the light. Nonetheless, the celebrity chef phenomenon is out of fucking control.
What's the matter with River City?
A Basher’s Dozen: Thirteen “Crimes of Dislike”
Monday, May 21, 2007
Prejudice, discrimination, bias, and inter-group hatred are facts of life the world over—and Lawrence is no exception. Here are 13 examples from 13 recent years, 1990–2002.
Gin and Juice Boxes
Exposing the Warts of the HPV Bill
Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007
An optional vaccine, yes. Mandatory, no
The World is All That is the Case
Against The Day
Monday, Jan. 22, 2007
Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip....
The Yellow Dog — Notes from the National Desk
Not with a whimper but with a meteorite
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
So that's what earth's being destroyed by a meteorite would look like....
mass street diary
Lawrence, Ego As Big As You Think
Thursday, April 27, 2006
We just like to say that we're open-minded.
Invasive Obiter Dictum
Feeling all emo
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Wherein the lawrence.com staph pimp a song we found on the arpanets, which song has caused for us moments of fun we otherwise would have spent programming web sites.
Lymbyc Systym / This Will Destroy You / Black Christmas :: Though generally lumped in with the electronica scene, this duo's appeal extends far beyond bloopy sequencing as laptop post-rock generators ... More info
