The first video from Ra Ra Riot's Barsuk Records debut, The Rhumb Line.
They were on Conan the other night too:
RaRaRiot.com
9/05/2008
9/04/2008
Sarah Palin Gender Card
C'mon guys, let's not play the gender card with Sarah Palin.
Sarah Palin Fun Facts:
• Palin recently said that the war in Iraq is "God's task." She's even admitted she hasn't thought about the war much—just last year she was quoted saying, "I've been so focused on state government, I haven't really focused much on the war in Iraq." 1, 2
• Palin has actively sought the support of the fringe Alaska Independence Party. Six months ago, Palin told members of the group—who advocate for a vote on secession from the union—to "keep up the good work" and "wished the party luck on what she called its 'inspiring convention.'" 3
• Palin wants to teach creationism in public schools. She hasn't made clear whether she thinks evolution is a fact.4
• Palin doesn't believe that humans contribute to global warming. Speaking about climate change, she said, "I'm not one though who would attribute it to being manmade." 5
• Palin has close ties to Big Oil. Her inauguration was even sponsored by BP. 6
• Palin is extremely anti-choice. She doesn't even support abortion in the case of rape or incest. 7
• Palin opposes comprehensive sex-ed in public schools. She's said she will only support abstinence-only approaches. 8
• As mayor, Palin tried to ban books from the library. Palin asked the library how she might go about banning books because some had inappropriate language in them—shocking the librarian, Mary Ellen Baker. According to Time, "news reports from the time show that Palin had threatened to fire Baker for not giving "full support" to the mayor." 9
• She DID support the Bridge to Nowhere (before she opposed it). Palin claimed that she said "thanks, but no thanks" to the infamous Bridge to Nowhere. But in 2006, Palin supported the project repeatedly, saying that Alaska should take advantage of earmarks "while our congressional delegation is in a strong position to assist." 10
Notation from Fun Facts above:
1. "Palin: Iraq war 'a task that is from God'," Associated Press, September 3, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24701&id=13701-9942100-N26hGsx&t=6
2. "Palin wasn't 'really focused much' on the Iraq war," ThinkProgress, August 30, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24702&id=13701-9942100-N26hGsx&t=7
3. "The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008
http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
4. "McCain and Palin differ on issues," Associated Press, September 3, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24703&id=13701-9942100-N26hGsx&t=8
5. Ibid
6. The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008
http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
7. Ibid
8. Ibid.
9. "Mayor Palin: A Rough Record," Time, September 2, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24704&id=13701-9942100-N26hGsx&t=9
10. The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008
http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
Other Related Links:
Palin Vs. Reality
The Daily Show
MoveOn.org
Sarah Palin Fun Facts:
• Palin recently said that the war in Iraq is "God's task." She's even admitted she hasn't thought about the war much—just last year she was quoted saying, "I've been so focused on state government, I haven't really focused much on the war in Iraq." 1, 2
• Palin has actively sought the support of the fringe Alaska Independence Party. Six months ago, Palin told members of the group—who advocate for a vote on secession from the union—to "keep up the good work" and "wished the party luck on what she called its 'inspiring convention.'" 3
• Palin wants to teach creationism in public schools. She hasn't made clear whether she thinks evolution is a fact.4
• Palin doesn't believe that humans contribute to global warming. Speaking about climate change, she said, "I'm not one though who would attribute it to being manmade." 5
• Palin has close ties to Big Oil. Her inauguration was even sponsored by BP. 6
• Palin is extremely anti-choice. She doesn't even support abortion in the case of rape or incest. 7
• Palin opposes comprehensive sex-ed in public schools. She's said she will only support abstinence-only approaches. 8
• As mayor, Palin tried to ban books from the library. Palin asked the library how she might go about banning books because some had inappropriate language in them—shocking the librarian, Mary Ellen Baker. According to Time, "news reports from the time show that Palin had threatened to fire Baker for not giving "full support" to the mayor." 9
• She DID support the Bridge to Nowhere (before she opposed it). Palin claimed that she said "thanks, but no thanks" to the infamous Bridge to Nowhere. But in 2006, Palin supported the project repeatedly, saying that Alaska should take advantage of earmarks "while our congressional delegation is in a strong position to assist." 10
Notation from Fun Facts above:
1. "Palin: Iraq war 'a task that is from God'," Associated Press, September 3, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24701&id=13701-9942100-N26hGsx&t=6
2. "Palin wasn't 'really focused much' on the Iraq war," ThinkProgress, August 30, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24702&id=13701-9942100-N26hGsx&t=7
3. "The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008
http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
4. "McCain and Palin differ on issues," Associated Press, September 3, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24703&id=13701-9942100-N26hGsx&t=8
5. Ibid
6. The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008
http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
7. Ibid
8. Ibid.
9. "Mayor Palin: A Rough Record," Time, September 2, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24704&id=13701-9942100-N26hGsx&t=9
10. The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008
http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
Other Related Links:
Palin Vs. Reality
The Daily Show
MoveOn.org
6/09/2008
Muxtape: a simple way to create and share MP3 mixtapes
I love this website-- if only it allowed scrobbling.
Please send me a link if you upload a mix!
<3
• Muxtape: muxtape.com
• Asthmatic Kitty Records "Works in Progress" on Muxtape: asthmatickitty.muxtape.com
• Menomena on Muxtape: menomena.muxtape.com
• BBC™ Vs. Muxtape: buildblackclouds.muxtape.com
3/21/2008
Spinto Band: New Song + Video
I love this band. "Summer Grof" appears on the forthcoming Spinto Band release, "Moonwink".
www.spintoband.com
www.myspace.com/thespintoband
for higher res version visit
www.albertbirney.com
1/17/2008
1/08/2008
Happy Endings - This Saturday, January 12th
It's the first Happy Endings of 2008!!
Featuring a live performance by Semi Precious Weapons.
Look Sharp: Photos by David Day for Nicky Digital.
RSVP for reduced admission here: myspace.com/popthecork
Flyer by me: Build Black Clouds
Featuring a live performance by Semi Precious Weapons.
Look Sharp: Photos by David Day for Nicky Digital.
RSVP for reduced admission here: myspace.com/popthecork
Flyer by me: Build Black Clouds
12/27/2007
Boston: All Together Now!!!
Flyer by Build Black Clouds.
Featuring:
OMG MICHELLE (LIVE!)
w/ DJs:
KINGDOM (NYC, TODO MUNDO, PROMISE)
LONE WOLF (TODO MUNDO)
MORGAN LOUIS (HEARTHROB, POP!)
IAN MICHAEL JACKSON + BROWN BEAR (HAPPY ENDINGS)
E-MARCE (PAPER, THROWED)
BASSTOWN RESIDENT DJs ETAN + DIE YOUNG (BASSTOWN, SOLID!)
Pictures by David Day for Nicky Digital!
Only $5.00 ...and yes, the Pats on the TV.
Click HERE for MP3s and much more info!
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