Archive for November, 2007

I wonder if this Brian Wilson rap song was recorded before or after the Fat Boys did Wipeout? [via WFMU]

Wonder Showzen outtake

Why have I never heard about Wonder Showzen til today?

Dude- this is super-raw harsh audio: A ten year old getting interviewed about violence in his neighborhood. Vocalo.org may be hitting its stride…

Tragic Missed Connection

An Urlacher Missed Connection that doesn’t involve a stripper!

Community Meeting announcement!

From the comments of “Save Lincoln Square!Imre Hidvegi says:

We are having a Community Meeting on Wednesday December 5th at 7pm at 4839 N. Western Ave. (Chicago Soccer) to discuss the eminent domain issue and the Alderman’s plans. All are welcome to participate. Please spread the word.

Consider it spread!

Don’t Spit the Water

Highlights from the video I shot a few weeks ago.

Take at least five minutes to glance over this list of the top 100 war profiteers from 2004 through 2006 please. I think we should at least recognize the names of these companies- we’re paying them after all.

I may have to actually go buy “The Cool” when it comes out. But if I was Lupe I might get a singer that sounds a little less Coldplay-esque next time. You know how Kanye gets when you bite on his style…

I told Jay I did a song with Coldplay
next thing I know he got a song with Coldplay
Back in my mind, I’m like, damn, no way
Translate Espanol, no way Jose

Local Apple ad from 1983

You have to admit, its pretty alluring.

TIF Totals Transcribed!

The Cook County Clerk’s office has released the yearly totals for Chicago’s TIFs here.  Guess what the total take was last year.

Wrong- it was more than $500 million dollars! [via Clout City]