My Writings. My Thoughts.
The Beatles Story In 2 1/2 Minutes : Rock Band
// June 16th, 2009 // No Comments » // Music & Entertainment
I’ve been looking forward to this game but haven’t bought it yet. I want the joy of being a part of the Beatles (even if thru a video game).
Check out this short story about the Beatles. Awesome.
New Bands You Should Hear
// June 15th, 2009 // No Comments » // Music & Entertainment
Thought I’d share some cool new bands that are taking over my ears. Enjoy.
- Billy Boy On Poison – Single is On My Way
- Audrye Sessions – Single is Turn Me Off. I’ve been on this band for a few months.. dig it a lot.
- The Sounds – Single is No One Sleeps When I’m Awake, love the girls that rock.
- The Trews – Single is Paranoid Freak – Great Canadian band, very poppy fun but still rockin’.
LifeStream Digest for June 10th
// June 10th, 2009 // No Comments » // life
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first round of "classes" from Inked Digital are starting in 2 weeks. 15 seats left, use code tweet101 to get $25 off- http://bit.ly/pk6dk [#]
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new Muse album out this fall called The Resistance. Looking forward to that one for sure! [#]
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another fabulous offering of 50 albums for $5/each @ Amazon- http://bit.ly/mNDxb [#]
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is still on the Google Wave kick- check out what it could mean for music marketing. http://bit.ly/NOJK7 [#]
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excited to be teaching a "class/session" on social media and blogging… you should come. http://bit.ly/6pHiE [#]
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what to expect from Apple next week at the Developer’s conference… http://bit.ly/RltFY [#]
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show some click-love to my friend @HeatherSolos: Her blog HE101 is up for Cleanest Blog in the the BlogLuxe Awards http://bit.ly/VVYUJ go! [#]
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i feel accomplished… I have no clue about window servers but just figured something out and I’m a little excited. (just go with me…) [#]
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Listened to Airbag – Radiohead
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so, some big news today. Some big changes are on the way…both exciting and scary at the same time. http://bit.ly/fupuP [#]
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thanks for the kind words and encouragement for the upcoming "move" & "life change". You guys rock. http://bit.ly/fupuP [#]
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got a preview of a 3-D animated model today for my vlog/video intro.. going to be unbelievable. lot’s of talented peeps in this world. [#]
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the animation/modeling/3d/2d genius creating my intro is this guy and he’s good… highly recommend him. http://www.joshrivas.com/ [#]
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Google Chrome available for Mac & Linux… but they don’t want you to download it! Don’t do it! http://bit.ly/TgYNo [#]
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meeting at Charleston Bagel… great way to start a busy Friday! [#]
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looking for freelance videographer in Charleston for 2 day shoot on Daniel Island… recommendations? [#]
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heading to hang out with one of my favorite rockstars @nickjoyce on the beach… [#]
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packing. packing. packing. And I make fun of other packrats. Guilty, Of course I need all this stuff. Moving isn’t much fun… [#]
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this place rules Folly Beach!!! http://twitpic.com/6s03t [#]
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Shared 2 photos.
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the fifth shark landed in just under 5 mins! http://twitpic.com/6sctq [#]
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how many followers does it take to screw in a light bulb? [#]
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you know what sucks? No ice cream in the house. [#]
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finally finished the John Adams series… took two weeks but well worth it. highly recommended! [#]
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guess I should think about sleep soon.. Monday will be here shortly.. wait, I mean, Monday morning when I’m grumpy will be here soon. [#]
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Why? I don’t know. I don’t have that answer either. That’s why. (super random thoughts in the early a.m.) [#]
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Collective Soul has rocked my face over 15 years, this morning is no different. [#]
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I wanna go fast. [#]
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since Bing seems to be around for a few weeks. Have you registered your site with them? Use the webmaster tools here-> http://bit.ly/18LTVa [#]
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the Apple Store is down.. can mean only one thing.. new goods shortly! [#]
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somebody clarify- video is part of 3.0 update or only available for new phone 3Gs? [#]
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looks like I’m going back to a jailbroken iphone where I had video for the past year. Glad hackers figured it out… [#]
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plane crashes into a car and all survive… what? Very cool twitpic– http://twitpic.com/6tpeo [#]
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why does AT&T hate their existing customers so much? It blows me away to know I put up with it for a cool gadget. http://bit.ly/EcWbQ [#]
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interesting take from Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon on the Radiohead marketing "ploy" – http://bit.ly/prwlD [#]
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Listened to Los Angeles – Sugarcult
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why am I so indecisive for lunch today!?!?!!! [#]
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the lady in front of me at Target, who probably went 2 elementary school w/ Jesus, just got carded! [#]
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heading home… now. [#]
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and you guys thought I was joking about Apple Pie Moonshine…
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my exact thoughts on the AT&T/iphone stuff I was complaining about yesterday. glad other people have good writing skills http://bit.ly/ExaVK [#]
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dear other "jason bradford" clones.. I will be fighting you for my username on facebook Saturday night. be warned. http://bit.ly/SnWBo [#]
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Bacon Of The Month Club -how cool is that? @butcherblock has nailed it and in Garden & Gun this month! http://bit.ly/rrZNm [#]
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no snacks in the house so I got creative- One bowl. A big spoonful of chocolate icing. A big spoonful of peanut butter. one banana. mmmm. [#]
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"Live out of your imagination, not your history. " -Covey What are you dreaming? [#]
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gonna need an oxygen tank before this day is thru… [#]
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Back To The "615", Nashville : Chapter 4
// June 4th, 2009 // 2 Comments » // Technology, life
Yes, I’m moving back to Nashville. What? No, I’m not kidding. Yes, this is the fourth time I’ve lived there. The family is packing up on July 1st and heading back. We are excited and anxious at the same time. In 2007 I decided to venture into the corporate world and get a “real” job. Yes, I had a real job before then but I was hoping for a life change. Well, I got it. A big life change. After two years I’ve realized that I like being my own boss & I like to wearing shorts and flip flops all day.
I was self employed for 13 years before taking a sweet gig at Daniel Island. I’m very thankful for Daniel Island and am excited that I was able to be a part of a great (and laid back) team. I know that if I had taken any other “corporate” job I would have been done a long time ago!
What’s next? Well, I have two focuses. I’ve had Tone Box Digital for a few years and it has been steadily growing and building a base of artists. Tone Box will continue and will actually get a bit more focus now. The BIG news is the launching of Inked Digital. Inked Digital has been in the back of my mind for quite some time and now it’s time to bring it to the world… well, let’s just say the Southeast & West coast for now. Inked Digital is an interactive collaboration of many different talents from designers, developers, writers, PR pros, web gurus and in general some of the smartest people you’ll meet.
Inked Digital will have a home-base in Nashville but will also be VERY active in the Charleston, SC area since I will be here for a week or so every month. I will continue to manage and handle the interactive world for Daniel Island and quite a few others in Charleston.
Charleston, you’ve been awesome and I’m glad that I’m going to continue to be around every month… I’m saying that out loud so you people don’t forget me!
LifeStream Digest for June 3rd
// June 3rd, 2009 // No Comments » // life
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RT @mountflorida: http://www.unsignedsource.net is printing my articles as their own. if you write about the music biz, check for yours [#]
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finished up pieces on two sites tonight.. I feel accomplished. A little bit. Late night hunger is setting in… [#]
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RT @danielisland: Daniel Island Farmers’ Market back today! fresh veggies, seafood, flowers! 2 For 2 Acoustic with live music! #chs [#]
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mmmmm…. http://twitpic.com/64fr4 [#]
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wow… this is wrong on so many levels… no words. http://bit.ly/kKvCp [#]
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looks like I’ve found the perfect anniversary gift… Skid Row tickets. Sounds romatic, eh?
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is knee deep in emailing artists royalty statements… good news, indie music is selling strong. Bad news, i have a lot of pdf’s to make. [#]
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is giving my weekly promotion of Just Fresh! $2 for a breakfast wrap and a drink… and free wifi = lots of stuff gets done. [#]
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heard about Google Wave yet? definitely check it out. Next evolution of online communication? Pretty cool looking… http://bit.ly/sWNXp [#]
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anniversary weekends starts in a few hours.. kids are away. Dinner tonight at The Woodlands, I have to wear a jacket? Wha??
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if Word crashes one more time, you guys can find a broke-up macbook pro on Seven Farms drive. Ugh! [#]
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taking my bride of 17 years to dinner at The Woodlands for our anniversary, they require a jacket… way above my class for sure! [#]
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Shared 2 photos.
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ah yeah… yes, that is a jacket and she is hot. http://twitpic.com/680nf [#]
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heading out to explore the Ashley River and visit the sun! [#]
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heading to the Charleston harbour… http://twitpic.com/69tn2 [#]
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Anniversary weekend winding down… omlet and mimosas at Sullivans on Sullivan’s Island… amazing brunch! [#]
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is thinking about a ride to the beach with the kiddies & renee.. maybe Ice cream? Don’t feel like packing. [#]
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I think I’m gonna miss this place… http://twitpic.com/6d322 [#]
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I despise the Redwings… just letting you guys know. Beautiful "grip and rip" shot though… [#]
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got a lot done tonight! listings on ebay, updates to Daniel Island, reviewed some website artwork submissions and killed 48 peeps in COD4. [#]
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Monday has arrived. Hoping to figure out some big stuff this week… logistics and life all in one week. [#]
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Hendrix was murdered? Roadie claims Hendrix was murdered by his manager… wow. http://bit.ly/U55Yg [#]
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bing. bing. uh, that’s the new sound of search? riiiight…. don’t think so. Nice try Microsoft. http://bit.ly/C3ugi [#]
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finalized a new logo last week for a client. Next up, new website for these guys… http://bit.ly/ruRNe [#]
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still impressed from Google’s announcement last week about WAVE- Great read. Could be a serious game changing tool. http://bit.ly/17gnNa [#]
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is satisfyingly unsettled. [#]
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how cool were the Toadies. http://bit.ly/1u7bX [#]
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Happy Birthday Napster. 10 years old today… Thanks for changing the music industry forever! http://bit.ly/K4Fv6 [#]
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Xbox Live getting Facebook, Twitter & Last.fm integration!! Yeah! Only Microsoft product in my house, but it rules! http://bit.ly/SKYv3 [#]
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musical whiplash-which of these do NOT belong? ugly kid joe, linkin park, primus, cage the elephant-who made that playlist? #donecomplaining [#]
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celebrities are dumb. I am getting dumber by the second watching some "I’m A Celebrity" show… finding remote. [#]
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Designers: Webdesign for New Music Company: Web page design contest for $$$ http://c.99d.me/22400 [#]
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a great one-man cover of Feel Good Inc by the Gorillaz… http://bit.ly/QfghE [#]
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i bypassed the chocolate snack this afternoon for Garlic Soy Marinated Flank Steak… mmmm… [#]
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is there a site to review web hosts… real reviews by real users and not hosted by the company?!?! [#]
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Who doesn’t want to be in the "Bacon Of The Month Club?" Awesome gift idea… mmmm.. bacon. http://bit.ly/VZ8Lx [#]
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Google Wave and MS Bing: both announced last week, Microsoft continues to miss the mark while Google still gets it. http://bit.ly/6DOso [#]
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it’s funny when people try to be sneaky and think no one sees "stuff"… wow. Welcome to high school, kids. [#]
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some great stories on how 15 of our "favorite" bands got their names… http://bit.ly/37wva [#]
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Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead. Benjamin Franklin [#]
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Travis Barker & DJ-AM offer mixtape in exchange for a tweet.. so tweets are active currency now!
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Listened to Bloodshot – Jack’s Mannequin
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I should have payed better attention… dang. Pecha Kucha 3 is sold out tonight… http://ping.fm/bpwTG [#]
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RT @exposur3: Behind the Scenes: Tank Man of Tiananmen @ NYTimes http://bit.ly/99fSf photographers who took the pictures @ Tiananmen [#]
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ok, I asked about web hosting yesterday.. now is the time to tell me you favorite based on reliability and "up" time… ready? go. [#]
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LifeStream Digest for May 27th
// May 27th, 2009 // No Comments » // life
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do you know what is better than American Idol? Fight Club muted on TV with the new Green Day album. Time to get stuff done.
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is thinking I should go to bed soon… [#]
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dreary looking day on the coast… good day for The Black Keys. [#]
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my buddy Thad will be rocking the house, (um, stadium) on Daniel Island with Sugarland tonight! tix still available. [#]
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amazed that WMG can scoop up 1.1 Billion in the current music economy with no visible/working/profitable "plan" . http://bit.ly/wRcaT [#]
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should I be worried that I just totally lost two thoughts back to back… like memory loss and wondering what I was doing… very weird. [#]
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need an idea for Mother’s Day? Wait, that’s over. you don’t need an excuse for great cookies!! Check out @Nansdough – http://bit.ly/O9zgh [#]
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does anyone know my ASCAP username and password? I can’t remember it. Thanks. [#]
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heading to lunch with @brodyharper – going to get some great seafood, Captain D’s… I’m kidding. [#]
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great hang time with @brodyharper and shrimp… a smart one he is. [#]
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the sun came out for about 5 minutes… wonder if it’s gonna stay out for you Sugarland folks? [#]
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a new Apple Tablet/Netbook in 2010? Looks promising… http://bit.ly/10dZVM [#]
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only a few hours into Friday and it already feels good… [#]
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new favorite marketing term.. not guru or rockstar… it’s Marketing Vampire. Defines me perfectly.. up all night.
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interesting story of how a "social media campaign" (yes that’s an oxymoron) can go wrong… even for Starbucks. http://bit.ly/WWslI [#]
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not sure why Free Music Friday didn’t post last night?! No matter- check it here.. "Hip-Alt-Hop-Ternative" – http://bit.ly/pajVK #freemusic [#]
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is on a Jaydiohead trip this a.m. [#]
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- Free Music Friday is alive! check it here.. "Hip-Alt-Hop-Ternative" – http://bit.ly/pajVK #freemusic [#]
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the Chicago Blackhawks make me happy… Yeah! [#]
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exciting Friday night… working/fighting a wordpress template and some div placements… should be simple. Should be. [#]
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gonna be a fun day… for something. [#]
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jumping in Publix to get some butt. Boston butt for making BBQ tomorrow… start the cooking at 12 tonight… already hungry! [#]
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just FYI… If you ain’t first. You’re last.
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Shared 500 Internal Server Error
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turned out to be a beautiful day! http://twitpic.com/5ydsx [#]
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why oh why does my baby girl love The Sound Of Music so much… "Doe, a deer, a female deer, ray, a drop of golden sun…" I know. Shutup. [#]
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mastering some tracks, dumping some cassettes and eating cereal (cocoa pebbles of course)… music life is glorious. [#]
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in the office.. Monday’s are tough.. wait, it’s Tuesday. Catching up and prepping for a brainstorm session, appropriately during a storm. [#]
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amazing brainstorm session this a.m… now ready to grab some BBQ from yesterday… Any big things in the Twitter/Facebook world today? [#]
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first off tables are dumb.. but if I have to deal with them and CSS for them.. that makes it dumber. venting. stupid. ugh. [#]
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a buddy has a 1958 Martin Classical guitar he’s letting go.. 00-18G, tortoise binding, fitted custom case… DM or @ me if interested… [#]
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just got my cookies from @NansDough Wooooweeee!!! great cookies!! will send web address shortly! thanks! [#]
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totally screwed up my groups when I moved to Seesmic… missing way too many friends in twitter-world… [#]
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wow… The title of this site… um, enough said. http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/ (via @blueion Nice!) [#]
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Listened to Draining – Silversun Pickups
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if I was looking for an iphone app developer, which one of you would raise your hand high? Looking for app/dev partner for project.. [#]
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Listened to Bag It Up – Oasis
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Dig Out Your Soul from Oasis… is an amazing album… still. http://bit.ly/twHLZ [#]
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can’t sleep… frustrated and tired knowing I gotta get up in a bit… [#]
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if I could bottle ‘jumpstarts’ I still wouldn’t be rich… I’d use them all myself. [#]
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chapter 7. coming soon. [#]
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playing the silo game with Google. Good times. [#]
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is thinking Black & Tan. [#]
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Free Music Friday : Hip-Alt-Hop-Ternative
// May 22nd, 2009 // 2 Comments » // Music & Entertainment, Totally Free Music!
Yo, Free Music is back today… Thought I’d change up from the average pop/rock stuff and hit you with some hip-hop/alternative… Great new tracks from Red Beretta, Brother Ali & CasOne. Check it out.
Ecid
“Air Jordan Shoebox” (mp3)
from “Red Beretta”
(Fill in the breaks)
Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Rhapsody
Buy at Napster
Stream from Rhapsody
More On This Album
Brother Ali
“Real As Can Be” (mp3)
from “The Truth is Here”
(Rhymesayers Entertainment)
Buy at iTunes Music Store
More On This Album
CasOne
“Masked Moniker” (mp3)
from “Liberation”
(Clocktower Collective)
Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Rhapsody
Stream from Rhapsody
More On This Album
Camping With The New Camper & Kids
// May 21st, 2009 // 2 Comments » // life
I don’t have a ton of personal posts but figured I should share more on the “personal” side so you people “know” who I am. I was having lunch with Brody Harper and we were talking about the fact that people want to know “who you are”. When I started this blog, I had a lot of personal stuff on here and then ventured away. No specific reason why– just kind of happened.
So, without any more explanation… Here’s the Camping post!
Renee and I got a pop-up camper last fall and have been waiting for an opportunity to use it. Last weekend we took a trip to Moncks Corner, SC and spent a long weekend on the lake in our pop-up. We fished a lot… I caught one nice size catfish… Renee, on the other hand, caught two. Not just two, but two that were big enough to feed 7 people! Yes, we caught them and cooked them within 2 hours. Mmm.. good. Emma and Emerson were awesome and I’m glad they love being outside as much as I do.
OK, really, no more words. Here are pics…
LifeStream Digest for May 20th
// May 20th, 2009 // No Comments » // life
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some amazing acoustic guitarist and their skills… wow. http://bit.ly/AUbJw [#]
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ok, wow is all I’ve got for this new Bob Dylan video…not sure what the heck is the point! Love the song though… http://bit.ly/ZnRdF [#]
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loves that the company I blew a gasket with yesterday sent me a customer service survey.,, question is, do they really want to hear it? [#]
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RT @reddknight: lowest first week album sales in history? http://bit.ly/3wZsHw — wonder if 83,000 is even "real" [#]
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nice little visitor in the office this am… http://twitpic.com/55fsm [#]
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so, I’ve pretty much dumped tweetdeck in favor of Seesmic… once setup it’s pretty much amazing. http://bit.ly/TPRS4 [#]
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wow. Is google really having problems or what?!?!!!! I thought they were the backbone of the internet.
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dear Last.FM, if you EVER play Nickelback again on my stream of cool music we are breaking up… I dumped Pandora, I’ll dump you.
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Listened to Pretty Handsome Awkward – The Used
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Listened to Knights of Cydonia – Muse
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can’t believe it’s been 20 years since Kravitz’s debut Let Love Rule… One of my favorite records… 20 YEARS!!! Dang! http://bit.ly/ulrH8 [#]
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just read about Mexican Coca Cola! Wow! Anyone know where to get it in Charleston? Don’t want to wait and order it! http://bit.ly/oA8hH [#]
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working on wireframes for website… getting ready to watch the season finale of LOST… wrapping up loose ends before camping tomorrow! [#]
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right off the bat.. is Jacob the personification of evil or good? Who was the dude in Black? Oh the theories in my head… I LOVE LOST!!! [#]
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if you don’t watch LOST… I’m telling you that you have all summer to catch up on one of the greatest, most intriguing shows ever. wow. [#]
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ready to hit the road! Finally taking the new camper out, hope the kids survive! [#]
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if you are looking for something to do Saturday night… check out the "Concert In The Park" on Daniel Island. http://bit.ly/J9m7I [#]
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RT @brodyharper: Why wouldn’t you download Coldplay’s Live record for free? http://lrlrl.coldplay.com/leftright.html You’re welcome. [#]
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not sure if I’m going to have service while camping… don’t forget me. I won’t foget you.
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the walmart in monks corner is the place to be on Friday night! now heading back to the camp… [#]
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having a blast camping.. waiting for the big storms tonight…
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yes, I’m camping and on the computer! People are talking heavy storms tonight, just keeping an eye out. Don’t want my camper to blow away. [#]
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ahhh.. back to the plugged-in world! Not gonna lie, being "disconnected" for a few days is pretty good sometimes. [#]
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Digging Clutch a lot- very cool and just rock, new single is 50,000 Unstoppable Watts. think heavy Kravitz, Sabbath & Zeppelin [#]
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new Green Day is out today… Amazon is $2 cheaper than iTunes w/ an exclusive live track… Yeah! http://bit.ly/lbZYn [#]
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Listened to The Western World – Pennywise
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a huge influencer on my music life has a new album out today.. Steve Earle. Tribute to Townes Van Zandt, amazing. http://bit.ly/BO9lx [#]
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Listened to Promise You Anything – Steve Earle & The Dukes
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RT @danielisland: Tickets still available for Thursday’s Sugarland concert at the Family Circle Cup on Daniel Island! http://bit.ly/JuOFl [#]
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you ever have those days where some things and people are so unbelievable you just laugh? Yeah, me too. [#]
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Mogulus rebrands as Livestream and sets themselves up as a killer live broadcasting option… http://bit.ly/jnOyJ [#]
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does anyone actually watch TMZ? Do these "reporters" really think they are that cool? Lame, lame. [#]
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at Just Fresh again, working on newsletter, Best breakfast deal in town! $1.99 for a ham/egg/cheese wrap + drink! Yeah, I’m advertising [#]
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would you pay for extra Twitter services– analytics other tools? How much? Monthly? Yearly? http://bit.ly/10zDch [#]
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daytraders and ebay junkies will love this new auction site that is appropriately named… http://www.psychoauction.com/main.php [#]
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will the stimulus money that SC ‘might’ get be used to fund a defense campaign against Craigslist? How much does this help us? fidiots. [#]
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listening to Tonic, one of my favorite bands… who will be at the Windjammer in August! [#]
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there is nothing quite like fresh M&Ms. Period. (do I have to say "Period" if I used a period?) [#]
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LifeStream Digest for May 13th
// May 13th, 2009 // No Comments » // life
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slow start this a.m… listening to Lit. Wondering where my priority list is. [#]
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do NOT argue with the waitresses at Waffle House! http://bit.ly/FYifp [#]
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gasket blown. sorry to the lady on the other end, but please quit saying "I’m sorry to interrupt you"- just don’t do it!!!!! [#]
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Listened to Plateu – Nirvana
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