The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
Even in trying times, life is not a thankless task -- at least it should not be. So here to share with all of...
The Smoking Section (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
This past Wednesday night, I was in attendance (upper deck, $10 student tickets) to watch King James and company take on the local NBA franchise, the Washington Wizards. Here’s five things I experienced and/or learned: 1. The people of D.C. HATE LeBron with a passion. Almost as if he is the reason for the small slice [...]
Word Magazine blogs (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Anyone else been turned on by this? It's taken me forever to get around to ripping compilation albums for the i-Thingy and this morning I dusted down this album of 'Protest, Sorrow, Hobos, Folk and Blues' compiled by Jon Savage in 2005. God it's good. Everything released in 1970, hence some truly great stoner/mellow classics. I was familiar with some of the songs (Free's Mouthful of Grass, Rod Stewart's...
darkblack (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
The James Gang , The Bomber (Closet Queen/Boléro/Cast Your Fate To The Wind) , 1969.
MooPig Wisdom (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
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SLAM Online (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
LBJ's refinement, Portland's point guard issues.
Maud Newton (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
My dad’s forebears were glad to tell you about Grandma’s Pre-Revolutionary Virginian ancestor or our connection, by marriage, to the Mannings of football fame, but they seemed to suffer from a peculiarly targeted kind of amnesia when you started asking about the Newton line. I always assumed this caginess was limited to my little branch [...]
Word Magazine blogs (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
was mentioned briefly in the recent Deep Purple discussion, but I think he's worth his own thread. If people remember him at all these days it's for the short time he spent as Blackmore's replacement in Purple, but you really should check out his two solo albums, Private Eyes (which is on Spotify) and Teaser. They're just full of great songs, he's a fantastic guitarist (electric and acoustic) and...
threedonia.com (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
We all have things we “don’t get,” be it television, automobiles or any of the latest fads permeating our pop culture. With Hollywood more and more ensnared by its own cranium-rectum-inversion, more people feel the town is out of touch. Regardless, here are things I “just don’t get.” 1. The Eagles: For those who considered Creedance [...]
Mormon Mommy Writers (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
Finally! After 9 miscarriages... our family has had its wish come true! The newest member of the James Gang shall be born in the spring next year! And to all of those who have missed us--well we're back. Officially this week. We have our own house. Our own computer. And most importantly our own internet! YAY! I've missed you all! Thank you for your patience and your wonderful posts! You girls ROCK!...
Steven Rubio's Online Life (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
A tweet from a friend led to my playing “I Wish I Was Your Mother” by Mott the Hoople. I’ve been using the Zune software, rather than Rhapsody, lately. It has a “Smart DJ” function that is similar to Genius...
Franke James (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
10.24.09 – International Day of Climate Action – Toronto, ON + Victoria, BC CO2 Toaster Widget is a collaborative project by Michael McGee, CO2Now.org, Franke James, FrankeJames.com, and William James, The James Gang. CO2 Toaster Widget by Franke James A chicken in every pot? Nope — a toaster. For 350.org’s International Day of Climate Action we’re giving everyone in [...]...
Msquared2 PR/Talent Agency (Free subscription) | 09/23/2009
From left, Deacon Boondini, the Great Gatsby and Giovanni James of the James Gang share a vision with the designer Alexander McQueen. More Photos > “MEET Showtime,” said Giovanni James, a musician, magician and inventor of sorts, introducing his prized dove, who occupies a spacious cage in Mr. James’s apartment in Midtown Manhattan. Showtime is integral to Mr. James’s magic...
Sand Mountain Reporter (Free subscription) | 09/21/2009
Organizers say Marshall County Fair is ‘largest carnival ever to appear’ in the county
technabob (Free subscription) | 09/04/2009
Looking to be a rock star on the go? Take heart– Rock Band is headed to mobile phones… just not the iPhone (or iPod Touch). The mobile version of the popular music game will hit the Verizon network the middle of this month. The on-the-go version includes a variety of songs, and may even support DLC–no confirmation…
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