Macrolog: October 2002
Slap A Ham Closing Down Tue 29 Oct 2002
Slap A Ham Records are closing down soon, so if you're a fan of good underground hardcore, grindcore or power violence, check out their site quickly because they're liquidating...
Backpacking Mon 28 Oct 2002
Mat seems to be having the time of his life in Thailand. He's got pictures, too....
Friday Five #33 Mon 28 Oct 2002
Yep. Late again. http://fridayfive.org/ 1. What is your favorite scary movie? That would be Ring, followed in second place by A Nightmare on Elm Street. 2. What is your...
In The Mail Mon 28 Oct 2002
Currently in the mail on the way to my doorstep as I type this: The first and second seasons of Mr. Show on DVD. (I have heard many good...
Fugazi: Good. My Workplace: Bad. Sun 27 Oct 2002
The Fugazi gig last night would have been excellent were it not for the 90 minutes we spent standing outside the Red Box in the rain waiting to get...
Happy Birthday Mat Thu 24 Oct 2002
I just remembered it's Mat's birthday today, so If you happen to bump into him somewhere in South-East Asia, wish him a good one for me, will ya? Much...
FRIACO On The Way Thu 24 Oct 2002
The Minister for Communications, Marine & Natural Resources, Dermot Ahern, is issuing a directive instructing the telecommunications regulator to introduce flat rate internet access in the Irish market. It's...
Things What I've Done Lately Thu 24 Oct 2002
I've been quite tired the last few evenings. Didn't feel like converting my thoughts into coherent sentences. I've done some interesting things, and others not so interesting. Regarding the...
Friday Five #32 Fri 18 Oct 2002
http://fridayfive.org/ 1. How many TVs do you have in your home? Four, but only three are used. 2. On average, how much TV do you watch in a week?...
Banned In China Thu 17 Oct 2002
It appears that this website is banned in China (c/o frownland). Have I offended the Chinese government in some fashion? Boy I sure hope so. Even though I'm sure...
Three Years Old Today Tue 15 Oct 2002
Three years old today. This site has certainly come a long way. (If you were around when I started it, you'd know just how far; I mean, orange on...
Bon Voyage Mon 14 Oct 2002
Bon voyage, Monsieur Honan!...
Beaches and Canyons Mon 14 Oct 2002
I received a nice surprise when I got home this evening: a parcel all the way from San Francisco containing the new Black Dice album, Beaches & Canyons, and...
Friday Five #31 Sun 13 Oct 2002
Yes, it's two days late, but I haven't been running at 100% capacity this weekend. http://fridayfive.org/ 1. If you could only choose 1 CD to ever listen to again,...
Twenty Years of Dischord and a Triple Espresso Sun 06 Oct 2002
I've been listening to the just-released Dischord Records anthology box set since I got my hands on it last night. It's a truly beautiful thing. Most of the bands...
Friday Five #30 Fri 04 Oct 2002
http://fridayfive.org/ 1. What size shoe do you wear? It depends on the type of shoe; normally size 10 or 11 UK (size 11 or 12 US). 2. How many...
My Job is Driving Me Mental Wed 02 Oct 2002
I haven't written here in a while. I haven't had the energy to focus my thoughts. My job is driving me mental. I haven't had a day off since...
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