When the Rox went to the World Series last year, I was a website crash away from getting tickets to game three. I didn't even consider going to a third-party site to get it because I knew it'd be outrageous.
Fast forward a year and tickets to the Great American Beer Fest are going for upwards of $170/apiece for Friday night.
Thank goodness I picked up my Thursday tix for face value weeks ago.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
More inertia
After gorging for the better part of the summer, I've returned to a heavy five- to six-day-a-week workout regiment, alternating between upper and lower body exercises.
These first two weeks have been rough -- as it usually is when getting back into a routine -- but I think I'm getting used to it. My body isn't as sore as it was in weeks past, but I am sleeping more. A lot more.
I've been going to bed after I get back from the gym, but my slumber has ballooned to nine to 10 hours a night. Hopefully my body will adjust and I'll get back down to normal sleep hours soon.
These first two weeks have been rough -- as it usually is when getting back into a routine -- but I think I'm getting used to it. My body isn't as sore as it was in weeks past, but I am sleeping more. A lot more.
I've been going to bed after I get back from the gym, but my slumber has ballooned to nine to 10 hours a night. Hopefully my body will adjust and I'll get back down to normal sleep hours soon.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Palin's crappy answer
This is a softball question from Katie Couric about why the gov't should bail out big companies and not give the money to the people, and Palin gives an answer that has nothing to do with question. Trade? What the hell does that have to do with this?
It kind of reminds me of Caitlin Upton's answer at the Miss Teen USA pageant.
But to be fair, here's Democratic VP candidate Joe Biden sticking his foot into his mouth.
It kind of reminds me of Caitlin Upton's answer at the Miss Teen USA pageant.
But to be fair, here's Democratic VP candidate Joe Biden sticking his foot into his mouth.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
America's biggest big sty
I've been lazy and let my room, desk, car become quite messy. But I've never hit these people's level.If these people didn't smoke, I'm sure it wouldn't look as bad.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Free speech shouldn't trump good taste
When 11-year-old Daxx Dalton came to school wearing a shirt with "Obama a terrorist's best friend" handwritten on it, he was given the option of either changing shirts or get suspended.
He chose the latter.
I don't blame him — If I were in his shoes, I probably would have, too. Not because I'd be making a bold statement about freedom of speech, but because I would get several days off of school with my dad's full permission.
How awesome would that be?
I probably could have done this when I was still in school. I remember Overland having a strict policy against letting wear clothes with alcoholic logos on them. If I wanted a few days off, I would've worn Corona paraphernalia.
I never did and resorted to ditching if I wanted to get out of a class. Sure, I spent time in detention, but it was a good place to catch up on homework or sleep.
But back on the matter at hand — or as I like to call it, the case of the shirt with the poorly written text — I don't think the playground hubbub is more about grammatical inaccuracies rather than political implications. I can see it now:
He chose the latter.
I don't blame him — If I were in his shoes, I probably would have, too. Not because I'd be making a bold statement about freedom of speech, but because I would get several days off of school with my dad's full permission.
How awesome would that be?
I probably could have done this when I was still in school. I remember Overland having a strict policy against letting wear clothes with alcoholic logos on them. If I wanted a few days off, I would've worn Corona paraphernalia.
I never did and resorted to ditching if I wanted to get out of a class. Sure, I spent time in detention, but it was a good place to catch up on homework or sleep.
But back on the matter at hand — or as I like to call it, the case of the shirt with the poorly written text — I don't think the playground hubbub is more about grammatical inaccuracies rather than political implications. I can see it now:
Daxx: Hey guys, check out my shirt.Look, a kid getting reprimanded for wearing an inappropriate t-shirt is hardly newsworthy. Whether it's a shirt that has blatant profanities or one that's simply "disrupting the learning environment," it's the school's call on what should happen. While a suspension seems a bit harsh, it's the school's choice.
Other kid: I think you're missing a verb.
Daxx: It doesn't need a verb. "Obama a terrorist's best friend" is what it's supposed to say.
Other kid: No, you need a verb as in, "Obama is a terrorist's best friend."
Daxx: No! It's supposed to be "Obama a terrorist's best friend."
Other kid: Then you need a comma or a colon after Obama. It doesn't look right! C'mere, I'll fix it for you. (pulls out sharpie)
Daxx: No! Don't ruin my shirt!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Whtie privilege
Tim Wise wrote an interesting piece about white privilege and the 2008 presidential election. There are also some shots at Dubya: http://www.redroom.com/blog/tim-wise/this-your-nation-white-privilege-updated
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Otaku invasion
Colorful costumes and vast amounts of candy.
Sounds like Halloween, but it’s actually Nan Desu Kan.
For the past three years, I’ve covered the local, annual Japanese animation convention that takes place down south at the DTC Marriott Hotel.
It’s best described as an absolute overload for the senses. Even though I consider myself a casual anime fan, I’m still weirded out by the vast number of anime otaku — someone with an obsessive interest — who make the yearly pilgrimmage down south.
The overwhelming majority of attendees are dressed up as their favorite anime character — though, there is a smattering of pirates, zombies and Ghostbusters.
Scattered are vendors who sell a variety of art, Japanese paraphernalia and candy.
(I do have to note that $3 for a box of Pocky is outrageously expensive. I don’t think I’ve ever paid more than 75 cents unless it was the giant-sized ones.)
Something new at the convention this year was the addition of The Slants to the lineup. The Portland-based synthpop band was the first-ever non-anime musical act to perform at NDK. They last came out to Colorado in July to perform at the Lions Lair.
Having observed the convention for some time now, I believe that there are a number of rules every patron should follow:
• Be aware of your body type
It’s much more effective if you dress like someone you match physically. Not everyone should be dressed like the slender, and quite short-skirted, Sailor Moon.
Or if you want to dress up like someone buff, such as “Bleach” character Tessai Tsukabishi, I have three words for you: hit the gym.
• Be original
It’s dull when you look like everyone else. I know L from “Death Note” is cool, but not when there’s a dozen of you wandering around. Want to stand out? Pick an obscure character, such as Tessai, and wander around with a group of folks from the same anime.
• Don’t pester people
This specifically goes out to the zombies. I don’t mind the full-out acting and zombie walk. It’s somewhat amusing seeing them attack those who want to be attacked. But the key word is “want.” Don’t grab me when I’m trying to get somewhere.
But like all conventions, it's tiring staying in the hotel all day. I like wandering across the street to the local restaurants and doing some people watching.
It's fun sitting at Garcia’s and watching the usual patrons gawk at these colorful kids eat.
Sounds like Halloween, but it’s actually Nan Desu Kan.
For the past three years, I’ve covered the local, annual Japanese animation convention that takes place down south at the DTC Marriott Hotel.
It’s best described as an absolute overload for the senses. Even though I consider myself a casual anime fan, I’m still weirded out by the vast number of anime otaku — someone with an obsessive interest — who make the yearly pilgrimmage down south.
The overwhelming majority of attendees are dressed up as their favorite anime character — though, there is a smattering of pirates, zombies and Ghostbusters.
Scattered are vendors who sell a variety of art, Japanese paraphernalia and candy.
(I do have to note that $3 for a box of Pocky is outrageously expensive. I don’t think I’ve ever paid more than 75 cents unless it was the giant-sized ones.)
Something new at the convention this year was the addition of The Slants to the lineup. The Portland-based synthpop band was the first-ever non-anime musical act to perform at NDK. They last came out to Colorado in July to perform at the Lions Lair.
Having observed the convention for some time now, I believe that there are a number of rules every patron should follow:• Be aware of your body type
It’s much more effective if you dress like someone you match physically. Not everyone should be dressed like the slender, and quite short-skirted, Sailor Moon.
Or if you want to dress up like someone buff, such as “Bleach” character Tessai Tsukabishi, I have three words for you: hit the gym.
• Be original
It’s dull when you look like everyone else. I know L from “Death Note” is cool, but not when there’s a dozen of you wandering around. Want to stand out? Pick an obscure character, such as Tessai, and wander around with a group of folks from the same anime.
• Don’t pester people
This specifically goes out to the zombies. I don’t mind the full-out acting and zombie walk. It’s somewhat amusing seeing them attack those who want to be attacked. But the key word is “want.” Don’t grab me when I’m trying to get somewhere.
But like all conventions, it's tiring staying in the hotel all day. I like wandering across the street to the local restaurants and doing some people watching.
It's fun sitting at Garcia’s and watching the usual patrons gawk at these colorful kids eat.
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