First of all, I miss you.
Second of all, my computer and/or blogger sucks. See, I've tried to post for the longest time but i've been unable to because the site keeps insisting that I have cookies blocked. Let me assure you, I DO NOT. Period. While I'll freely admit that I'm no computer whiz, I know how to freakin' control my cookies settings. Grrr.
Okay, so there have been tons of things that I've wanted to post but haven't been able to . . . until now. I've hijacked Kasia's computer, unbeknownst to her. In an effort to not make this the longest post ever, I'm only going to post one little juicy morsel. It's this video. I'm going to warn you now that I've only been able to watch this video once. It made me feel like a perv. It still does actually. Perhaps you'd like to join me in my sick, gross, pervy-ness. If so, watch on.
One more thing, there's a new playlist above. There are some gems to be heard. Give it a whirl.
Big heart,
P funk
For your listening pleasure. Hopefully.
8.27.2009
8.10.2009
Free Press Summerfest 2009
Musically a far cry from ACL the Houston Press Summerfest 2009 was pretty damn awesome.
I had been looking forward to this festival for a while. For once Houston was going to put on something relatively interesting besides the International Festival or the 4th of July fireworks. I was amazed over the past few months how many people were talking about it, everyone planned on going.
Before I get into the music let me tell you what made the festival itself so great...
First and foremost, the hill. Being at Eleanor Tinsley Park, the whole festival was on a hill. There was not a bad seat in the house, visually or aurally. The sound was great, even if you were way off to the sides of the stage or at the back of the hill. You didn't have to fight your way to the front to enjoy the music.
The people were pretty cool too. Everyone was just having a good time.
It was hot, really hot, and humid of course too. But there are trees EVERYWHERE and there was no problem finding a nice shady spot to watch the shows.
The activities were pretty great too. My favorite to watch was the paint slide. I don't know if this was a planned activity or not, but people would smear themselves with what I assume was non toxic paint and slip and slide down the hill. With a running start you would end up sliding way past the tarp and into the mud, the main reason that I didn't do it. That and after a while it just looked like people were sliding on liquid sandpaper as the slide became covered in mud. It was pretty great though, next year I'm going down it for sure if it is around. There was a volleyball court that got a lot of use and they were giving away lots of great refreshments like snow cones and vitamin water.
I took full advantage of the FULL BAR in the tent too, along with the occasional trip into the tent to enjoy the A/C which helped bear the intense heat outside. The beer was plentiful and refreshing too, but it was nice to get a nice strong pour of liquor to keep things moving forward. Everything was $5.00, food, beer, liquor...
The music was great. I heard a lot of new acts that I had never heard of before, some that I had heard of but never really gave a listen to. My favorite of the festival was a band from Austin called Eastern Sea. I'm sure some of you know them since they're from Austin. They had a great vibe and the chick on the keys really brought it together. Check them out if you haven't already.
Explosions was great! It had been a while since I'd seen such a great Explosions in the Sky show.
Octopus project, which I had heard of but never got into, was really great as well. They put on a great show and have some pretty great beats. So did Broken Social Scene. Other notables were Devin the Dude, Prince Paul, What Made Milwaukee Famous, and even this crazy band called the Sword.
Overall I think it is something to plan for next year. It was a huge success, which indubitably will bring more people which could change the dynamics of it altogether. Even if it was more crowded I think it would still be a great festival and well worth the money.
For some reason I can't upload pictures onto the blog. I'll try again soon, the paint slide pictures are pretty great.
Hope everyone is doing well and that we get to hang soon.
I had been looking forward to this festival for a while. For once Houston was going to put on something relatively interesting besides the International Festival or the 4th of July fireworks. I was amazed over the past few months how many people were talking about it, everyone planned on going.
Before I get into the music let me tell you what made the festival itself so great...
First and foremost, the hill. Being at Eleanor Tinsley Park, the whole festival was on a hill. There was not a bad seat in the house, visually or aurally. The sound was great, even if you were way off to the sides of the stage or at the back of the hill. You didn't have to fight your way to the front to enjoy the music.
The people were pretty cool too. Everyone was just having a good time.
It was hot, really hot, and humid of course too. But there are trees EVERYWHERE and there was no problem finding a nice shady spot to watch the shows.
The activities were pretty great too. My favorite to watch was the paint slide. I don't know if this was a planned activity or not, but people would smear themselves with what I assume was non toxic paint and slip and slide down the hill. With a running start you would end up sliding way past the tarp and into the mud, the main reason that I didn't do it. That and after a while it just looked like people were sliding on liquid sandpaper as the slide became covered in mud. It was pretty great though, next year I'm going down it for sure if it is around. There was a volleyball court that got a lot of use and they were giving away lots of great refreshments like snow cones and vitamin water.
I took full advantage of the FULL BAR in the tent too, along with the occasional trip into the tent to enjoy the A/C which helped bear the intense heat outside. The beer was plentiful and refreshing too, but it was nice to get a nice strong pour of liquor to keep things moving forward. Everything was $5.00, food, beer, liquor...
The music was great. I heard a lot of new acts that I had never heard of before, some that I had heard of but never really gave a listen to. My favorite of the festival was a band from Austin called Eastern Sea. I'm sure some of you know them since they're from Austin. They had a great vibe and the chick on the keys really brought it together. Check them out if you haven't already.
Explosions was great! It had been a while since I'd seen such a great Explosions in the Sky show.
Octopus project, which I had heard of but never got into, was really great as well. They put on a great show and have some pretty great beats. So did Broken Social Scene. Other notables were Devin the Dude, Prince Paul, What Made Milwaukee Famous, and even this crazy band called the Sword.
Overall I think it is something to plan for next year. It was a huge success, which indubitably will bring more people which could change the dynamics of it altogether. Even if it was more crowded I think it would still be a great festival and well worth the money.
For some reason I can't upload pictures onto the blog. I'll try again soon, the paint slide pictures are pretty great.
Hope everyone is doing well and that we get to hang soon.
7.19.2009
the best website i've seen ever almost
simple design, retro theme. sound needs to be on for full effect. keep the page open for a while to let it all sink in. click here
7.07.2009
chilli pepper update
earlier i posted this http://princeshouldcometoasundaypotluck.blogspot.com/2009/03/my-quest-for-pain-and-glory.html about how i'm growing the world's spiciest chili. i finally got around to planting the seeds and here are some pics.
this is an x-ray image of the chilli seeds. suppos
edly it can show if the seed is viable and able to germinate. i don't work with seeds so i don't know what to look for here. i just wanted to use the x-ray machine at work.
this is a seedling that just germinated.
this is what the plants look like presently more or less. a few of them died unfortunately
there's still a ways to go before i get the chillis. so later i'll put some more stuff up.
6.26.2009
6.12.2009
6.05.2009
Knock knock.
Geniuses have conducted a tickle study with apes. Their laughs have been recorded and can be found here for your listening pleasure. The bonobo laugh is kind of adorable.
Someone must have told them the one about the rabbi and the priest.
Someone must have told them the one about the rabbi and the priest.
6.02.2009
You mished me.
It's Better To Drink Beer After Exercise Than Water
Submitted by Julie on November 2, 2007 - 8:47pm. Diet & FitnessHealthHealth & ScienceResearch
Researchers at Granada University in Spain have come across a discovery that will undoubtedly please athletes and sports enthusiasts - a pint of beer post-workout or match is better at rehydrating the human body than water.
Professor Manuel Garzon, a member of Granada's medical faculty, made the finding after tests on 25 students over several months. Researchers believe that it is the sugars, salts, and bubbles in a beer that may help people absorb fluids more quickly.
The subjects in the study were asked to run on a treadmill at temperatures of 104F (40C) until they were close to exhaustion. Once they had reached the point of giving up, researchers measured their hydration levels, motor skills, and concentration ability.
Half of the subjects were given two half pints of Spanish lager to drink, and the other half were given just water.
Garzon said that the rehydration effection in those who were given beer was "slightly better" than those who were given only water. He also believes that the carbon dioxide in beer helps quench thirst more quickly, and that beer's carbohydrates replace calories lost during physical exertion.
The average person loses around 1 liter (33oz) of water for every hour of exercise in sweat. Rehydrating after a workout is crucial, as a lack of hydration is more likely to make one feel tired, fuzzyheaded, and suffer from headaches.
Based on the results of the study, researchers recommend moderate consumption of beer as a part of athletes' diets. "Moderate consumption" for men is 500ml per day, and for women is 250ml per day.
So that explains why Babe Ruth was so good. His method of training was nearly 100 years ahead of its time.
Submitted by Julie on November 2, 2007 - 8:47pm. Diet & FitnessHealthHealth & ScienceResearch
Researchers at Granada University in Spain have come across a discovery that will undoubtedly please athletes and sports enthusiasts - a pint of beer post-workout or match is better at rehydrating the human body than water.
Professor Manuel Garzon, a member of Granada's medical faculty, made the finding after tests on 25 students over several months. Researchers believe that it is the sugars, salts, and bubbles in a beer that may help people absorb fluids more quickly.
The subjects in the study were asked to run on a treadmill at temperatures of 104F (40C) until they were close to exhaustion. Once they had reached the point of giving up, researchers measured their hydration levels, motor skills, and concentration ability.
Half of the subjects were given two half pints of Spanish lager to drink, and the other half were given just water.
Garzon said that the rehydration effection in those who were given beer was "slightly better" than those who were given only water. He also believes that the carbon dioxide in beer helps quench thirst more quickly, and that beer's carbohydrates replace calories lost during physical exertion.
The average person loses around 1 liter (33oz) of water for every hour of exercise in sweat. Rehydrating after a workout is crucial, as a lack of hydration is more likely to make one feel tired, fuzzyheaded, and suffer from headaches.
Based on the results of the study, researchers recommend moderate consumption of beer as a part of athletes' diets. "Moderate consumption" for men is 500ml per day, and for women is 250ml per day.
So that explains why Babe Ruth was so good. His method of training was nearly 100 years ahead of its time.
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