A Tiger Tale

"The tiger was shot and killed by police after it charged officers." I wonder if they worked for Blackwater?

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!, That's right, merry Christmas.None of that "Happy Holidays" crap. 40 minutes or so from now will bring Christmas Day. Happy Birthday Jesus!

"It might be like comparing bargain beer to Chivas Regal"

"Mexican marijuana is inferior. They have not innovated as much as the California hippies"

Irony

From Short News

For the hobbyist

we've come a long way!

Coppola, Burroughs, Heroin, Claymation

It must be Christmas. Read the story here.

A Musical Interlude

A Message from Joe Friday

Nixon

Jimmy posted a holiday photo of Nixon, so I decided to post one of Dick with The King.On December 21, 1970, Elvis Presley paid a visit to President Richard M. Nixon at the White House in Washington, D.C. The meeting was initiated by Presley, who wrote Nixon a six-page letter requesting a visit with the President and suggesting that he be made a "Federal Agent-at-Large" in the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. The events leading up to and after the meeting are detailed in the documentation and photographs included here, which include Presley's handwritten letter, memoranda from Nixon staff and aides, and the thank-you note from Nixon for the gifts (including a Colt 45 pistol and family photos) that Presley brought with him to the Oval Office.

Jorma

Jorma kaukonen celebrates a birthday today. He turns 67. Jorma is best known for his work with Hot Tuna and Jefferson Airplane.For what it's worth,he also made an awesome Christmas album.

No More Borat?!

The end of the line for Borat? If you haven't seen the movie (or better if you have) watch this.

I Like Ike

... and so does Phil. "Ike made Tina the jewel she was. When I went to see Ike play at the Cinegrill in the '90s after his absurd reason for being sent to prison for no reason other than being a black man in America, there were at least, and I counted them, five Tina Turners on the stage performing that night, any one of them could have been Tina Turner." ~ Phil Spector

Feds: "protecting people from their own state laws"

This just in from the Big Sky state.

What Happened?

We used to be a great nation.

"...before you stick it in the wreath

stick it in a sheath!" Britney's sister gets prego!

Sid the Kid

Penguins'captain, Sidney Crosby scores his first Gordie Howe Hat Trick!

An Amazing Feat...

and the Rangers lost!

'Tis the Season...

to be jolly? There's no home like place for the holidays! I think I've reached the point where I'm jealous of cult members. Those poor
deluded fuckers, at least they have a sense of purpose.

Christmas Songs

While for the most part, Christmas music annoys the hell out of me (thank god it's only seasonal ). There are some gems out there. Here's a great resource. Here are the lyrics to my personal favorite by Roy Zimmerman, and lest we not forget my friend Dave, of Zambonis fame, and the other holiday.

Gift Ideas

You can buy gifts and support a worthy cause. Here's one for the patriotic...and another.

Watt up

Mike Watt is 50 years old today! Watt was a founding member of The Minutemen. No, not those minutemen, nor those minutemen, but the influential San Pedro punk rock band (1980-85).Watt is an awesome bassist and continues to stay active with many various pursuits including the newly reformed Stooges with Iggy Pop and even some studio work with Kelly Clarkson (?/!) . He also has a podcast when he's not busy working the "thud staff " (pedro speak for bass). HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE!!!

Like Butter

... only better 'cause it's Budder.

Party Hearty

... ( or is it hardy?) but also smartly. Know what you're up against, state ... by state.

The Governator

Arnold says "it's a leaf."

They've Obviously Never Been to N.Y.C.

Giant rat discovered in Foja Mountains via "Natty-Geo".

One for MC

A goat. A chupacabra. Unrequited love This video
has it all! The best thing is that it's real! Hector is not a fake!!! Gotta love the song.

With Blood Comes Cleansing

... was selected as one of the worst band names of 2007. See the rest from A.V. Club

Don't Buy Trendy Flavored Vodkas

... make your own! This is totally Swanny.

One Day at a Time

Here's a 12 step program to help you get through the day via Modern Drunkard Magazine.

Run Ronnie Run!

No, not the film. Ron Paul gets bombed.

A Sign of the Times?

I fail to see a problem... with the sign. The real problem is the refusal of the hoards to assimilate.

Led Zeppelin Reunion 12/10/07

This is probably old news to most by now, but here's the set list: Good Times Bad Times
Ramble On
Black Dog
In My Time of Dying
For You Life
Trampled Under Foot
Nobody’s Fault But Mine
No Quarter
Since I’ve Been Loving You
Dazed and Confused
Stairway to Heaven
The Song Remain The Same
Misty Mountain Hop
Kashmir

ENCORE:
Whole Lotta of Love
Rock n Roll

New Blog

Founding HOW 'BOUT NOW?! contributor / administrator jb has started a new blog. So please it check out. It's called a little bit of almost everything. It's sure to contain better grammar and considerably less cynicism than the blog you're reading here. We approached blogging from different perspectives. She was more professional and I tend to play a bit more fast and loose. Good Luck jb!, now excuse me I have more self loathing to attend to.

Ike Turner beats Tina

...to the grave. Some say he was an ass, but he was also a driving force in the creation of Rock 'n' Roll. Ike is eulogized as misunderstood.

"Ain't nothin' quite like sittin' 'round the house swillin' down them cans of swine."

Just in time for the holidays, a ham flavored soda has been released by Jones Soda. It's hardly a new idea. Primus frontman Les Claypool sang of such a thing more than 14 years ago.

"Genius is Pain!" - John Lennon Remembered

On December 8th 1980 former Beatle John Lennon was brutally murdered by Mark David Chapman (what's up with all those gunmen with three names?). Lennon was a talented artist. To most, his name was synonymous with peace and love. Some would disagree, including his son Julian. John was the inspiration for a National Lampoon song parody which quoted his own bitter remarks from a 1971 interview for Rollingstone. You can listen to that interview here, courtesy of WFMU. The satire is quite venomous, but I think he would've laughed along with us. R.I.P. Mr. Lennon.

Sure, I've been known to get crazy with “The yellow water that makes you crazy!”

... but those close to me know of my passion for the Belgian Ales.

Life and Death

December 7th is known as Pearl Harbor Day. It also marks the birthday of Tom Waits , and the death of Rube Goldberg. Rube is best known for depicting complex devices that perform simple tasks in direct,convoluted ways. This video presents a fine example.

The Boy Next Door?

Gunman gives new meaning to shop til you drop! , "He was like a lost pound puppy that nobody wanted." "He was depressed , but he looked like he was getting better." Holiday shoppers needn't worry ,time marches on.

December 7th... the original 9/11

Let us all take a moment to remember "a date which will live in infamy". You can listen to F.D.R.'s speech here.
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Buh-bye.

My upcoming sabbatical, coupled with creative differences, prevents me from continuing to serve in my current capacity at HOW 'BOUT NOW as an administrator and a contributor. I wish Adam the best of luck.

"The Water of Life"

This article reminds me of the journey I took with MC back in '99. We had a great time, from what I can remember.

I Like Ron Paul

but I think I've found my new candidate.

Randy Rhoads

December 6th is the date of birth of Randy Rhoads. I refer to the Ozzy guitarist, not Randi Rhodes the liberal Air America host (isn't that redundant?). Randy was a showman right until the end. Many rock stars have perished in plane crashes or on their tour bus, but how many die in a plane that's hit a bus?! R.I.P. Randy.

Wi-Fi Flies High!

What an age we live in!, internet access reaches new heights. Now you can try this gag on your next trip and see how it flies. Quietly open your laptop and boot it. Close your eyes,tilt your head skyward, and hit this link . BTW, I lifted this bit from The Cleverest. Please read their advisory.

MySpace for Mutts

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/06/fashion/06cyber.html?ref=style

Jackie & Dunlap ask the Republican candidates if they will feel responsible for a second Clinton presidency.

click here for more Red State Update.

I don't condone such behavior

...but I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often.

If "24" hours last a whole season,

then 48 days will seem an eternity!

"Government pot can't match the effectiveness of strains available on the street."

Maybe they're just snobs like me. Via The Canadian Press.

At least I'm not that lonely.

The burglary was a "drunken, stupid thing."

They claim they had no idea, nun.

"The nuns did not know what they were and assumed they were large decorative plants."

America should "grow a set" and take a similar stance

...to the one expressed here by former Australian Prime Minister John Howard. Shouldn't the new wave of immigrants adjust to fit our culture not vice-versa? My ancestors learned English upon arrival on these shores. Why can't they? Why must I "press one for English"? Multiculturalism and diversity are fine and good, but a line must be drawn.

All the Lonely People...

Because Adam's feeling lonely... and everybody else does too, at some time or another.

Reason to Celebrate!

Today (12/5) marks a great day in our country's history, a day when a terrible wrong had been set right. I refer of course to the repeal of Prohibition. What the hell were they thinking anyway? Thank goodness that crap is far behind us now. So let's all drink a toast and be thankful for our elixir of choice. Next up, let's free the hemp!

The Slaughter Rule

No, I'm not referring to the 2002 movie scored by Jay Farrar of Uncle Tupelo fame. I refer instead to that which is also known as the Mercy Rule. It allows the losing team to not feel forced to play out an obviously losing and perhaps embarrassing game. It can be used in sports and games,so why not in life? In poker one has the option to fold (or bluff) when dealt a bad hand. If a movie sucks, one can get up and leave. A bad meal at a restaurant, "check please!" So why is just the mere thought of someone making an "early exit" so socially unacceptable? Why is Jack Kevorkian so vilified? What of free will and the pursuit of happiness? Freedom of choice should refer to so much more than just a Devo album. Oh but I digress,perhaps a better rule to employ would be that "Do Over" thing so often used in child's play. Who knows? Gotta go now, sooo sleepy.

December 4th

I've not really felt like blogging today. I'm just feeling kind of "blah". I fear a bleak future filled with loneliness and despair... anyway, I feel obliged to mention that it was 14 years ago that Frank Zappa, iconoclastic singer, composer, artist, etc. passed on. Numerous quotes from that wisest of men can be found here (updated daily).

Soap Box

For those of you who are sick to death of getting emails that tell you to forward to at least X number of people in the next 15 minutes so that wonderful things and miracles will happen if you do and there will be consequences if you don't, then you will enjoy this. Click here.

What's wrong with cheap beer?

Everyone's always so negative about binge drinking. Maybe The Kaiser should have moved Down Under.

Dan Shelton's Gettin' Hassled by the Man

Someone is harassing one of my beverage heroes... again. The other Shelton Brothers have a fine band.

A Few Words From Hank 3

"I was speaking my mind too much, freaking 'em out, so Curb thought I needed rehab. So, I said "I'll give ya a couple of weeks" and try it. You know, they just... I was telling everybody to fuck off and pop country music sucks, and they were freaking out 'cause I was speaking my mind. So, they thought I had a really bad drug problem. I just smoke pot and drink, have fun." - Hank Williams III Complete interview here.

Whatever, Hugo

We'll just bomb the Hell out of you.....and take your oil!