Pretty Pictures Version 10.31.08

Today's Pretty Pictures aren't meant to be Halloweeny even though there are some funky costumes up in there. No, today's entry is meant simply to entertain and get you all jazzed up for your partying tonight. Bishi's "Never Seen Your Face."

This Is the End

"My only friend, the end."

Political bloggers talk about what they'll do once this election season is over. I'm totally feelin' them on needing a break. I think we'll all need a break come November 5th. We've been through 2 years of Presidential campaigning. Rican's wore the feck out with it. After the election, it'd be nice if we could play nice, again. I'll wait and see how that works out. It didn't seem to work out so well for these two.

What a Disasta'...

Yet another list on how Johnny's lost his shot at the Big Dance, referring to La Palin as "The Disasta' from Alaska." Love it! But can we move on from this topic already? We all know Johnny's erratic, and we all know La Palin's been more of a liability than an asset. These lists teach us nothing new. What they do do, though, is treat the election results as a self-fulfilling prophecy, which they are not. These lists also increase the chances that Obama supporters will fall into comfort and complacency, which they cannot afford to do. Barack's numbers may be up, but Johnny's still in it to win it and won't go down without a fight (Gawd, that sentence was full of cliché). Obama's already lost the support of The Alien. He can't let any more last-minute endorsements (or votes) go to Johnny.

Luckily, judges in the PA aren't falling asleep and saw through another RNC attempt at voter suppression. And CNN reporters are staying on top of calling McCaininites out on their lies. And ingenious YouTubers are taking the time to educate the peoples in song. These are actions that must continue all the way until Election Day to ensure that lists like the one above are proven right.

And I gotta say, WTF was that dip wad in the CNN video implying with his non-answer?! That Obama be hanging' with Osama?! That's some bold shizz right there.

Bwah-ha-ha!

Japi Jalogüín, mis bonitos! These cookies are just too cute. If only I could bake. Maybe I could hone whatever baking skills I got and make them for next year. In the meantime, though, I'll be honing my drinking and (maybe/surely drunky) dancing skills at the Disco Inferno party happening tonight at the Polly's Cafe. Drinks by Tisha. Playlist by the Mango. All disco hits with a few instances of MJ's "Thriller" thrown in for good measure. I'll be there by 8, and the Jayhawk will be flying in later on, if anyone's lookin' to join. It's sure to be good times.

(Gracias to the District and Timmy for the iPod.)

Pretty Pictures Version 10.30.08

I heard today's Pretty Pictures on Steve Lamacq's Roundtable and was instantly hooked. Uber-hooky beats and an uber-hooky voice. His album's not coming out until early next year. So, until then, you have Dan Black's "Yours" to enjoy.

Que Vino Tan Fino

2.0! A lesson in awesome design for USB Port wine. Forget about spoonfuls of sugar. I'm gonna sip on some of this vino to help the Happy Pills go down. The casting for the revival version of West Side Story, though, is a lesson in horrible design. How you gonna have a show about Ricans in Nu Yol and not have a single Rican in the lead cast? Even the movie had Rita Moreno in it. Shizz...

On Politics and Potato Chips

Here I am, once again, agreeing with what a conservative commentator has to say. And this time it's George Will. "One excellent result of this election cycle is that public financing of presidential campaigns now seems sillier than ever." Thank you, George, for asking Johnny to shut the feck up already about Barack's spendiness. No one's listening.

Why, Rita? Why?

Oh, Rita Jean...There she goes, again, making troubles. Don't be like her and vote on the 4th. And, again, if you're in the VA, vote not on the 5th but on the 4th. And, if you're homeless in OH, you can vote, too. And, if you're in Flo-Rida, you'll have more time to vote (which, apparently, screws Johnny over and helps Barack a lot).

(Gracias to The District for turning me onto the video. High-larity.)

Pretty Pictures Version 10.29.08

I just adore today's Pretty Pictures: Melpo Mene's "I Adore You." If anyone recognizes it, yes, it's from a Volvo commercial. But don't let that dissuade you from liking it. It's too Swedish and too cute not to like. Adore, even.

Is Everybody Happy?

I love this! Too effing cute!* See, I would have definitely taken my vitamins when I was a wee Mango if they had been marketed/sold like this. It looks like I might have to add Barcelona to my next trip to La Madre Patria to buy me some candies.

(*Site en español.)

I'll Take the Norwegian Death Metal, Please

"Country First" taken to it's illogical conclusion. Ha!

I Can See Clearly Now...

It's sad that it's come to this, but it's good that it's happening. VA is clarifying that elections for everyone are on the 4th. Now get the mofo who created the false elections announcement and throw his arse in jail.

And the Winner Is...

Pesce!

The Taste of Dupont last night was fun. I tasted one too many beers and not enough food, but that's the way this Mango rolls. What little bit of food I did taste was yummy. Standouts: Orlando's lamb loin with English peas and a minted lamb jus (yum) + Darlington House's roasted sausage with mini polenta cake (yum) + Pesce's new chef (yum). Disappointment: Al Tiramisu overall. It really is a shame that such an established restaurant dishes out such mediocre food. Baked ziti? Really?

But the more important winner is Barack Obama. The New Mexico Sun News has announced him victorious already. Keep hope alive. And keep your eyes on the tube for tonight's Obama Show. Should be interesting times. Especially since Johnny's gonna be on Larry King at 9 most probably spewing more lies about Barack (so, now he's pro-Holocaust?) and complaining even more loudly about how Major League Baseball's also in cahoots with Barack for pushing the start time of tonight's game to 8:37. Ce n'est pas vrai, mon ami. Idiota...

Pretty Pictures Version 10.28.08

I'm off to the Taste of Dupont tonight with the Jayhawk and Shatterproof to schmooze with DC politicos, side-eye wannabe foodies, and vote for Orlando to win for the 3rd year in a row. But, before I sign off for the night, I wanted to leave you with today's Pretty Pictures: Psapp's "The Monster Song." A yummy little musical treat.

Where You Think You Live?

That is the question for La Palin. Why she so afraid (and reinforcing that fear by furthering it at her rallies) about Socialist Obama? As we've seen before, she already governs the Socialist Utopia of Alaska. And it's her party leaders that pushed for the nationalization of the banking system and is considering nationalizing the auto industry, too (to then sell off the Government interest to foreign buyers). The people who should really be scaring her are her fellow Repubs.

It's easy for La Palin to gloss over all of the above when more and more numbers show that (while expected) Barack's ahead in early voting in Ohio and is (unexpected) catching up with Johnny in Arizona (!). It's also easy, however, to let guards down by thinking that the election's in the bag. Sleazy tactics like this reminds us all that it is not. And when even telemarketers walk off the job, it confirms that the sleaze factor is ramped up full on. Remember that lipstick pit bulls and their maverick owners attack more fiercely and viciously when backed into a corner. Keep your eyes on them, B.

It's Ziggy!

The New Yorker explains its cartoons. I've never found any of them funny. But I'm sure I'm not as smart as the people who write and/or read The New Yorker. Like Elaine and Jerry and Mr. Peterman. Now they were smart. Or maybe it's because they're humor was that much whiter than mine will ever be. Yeah, I like that explanation better.

The London Look

So, it looks like Kate isn't just in Rico to buy property. She's been working (if you can call modelling working), too. And it's a good thing she's down there beautifying things up. Jeebus knows that The Politics have been so ugly there of late that a little beautifying is much needed.

Pretty Pictures Version 10.27.08

There's a lot of TV watching tonight, so I have to wake up out of this post-Sunday Funday overhung funk. To help me do that, I think I'll rock it out to today's Pretty Pictures: Thomas Tantrum's "Work It." She's so cute.

Piranha

Not only infest the actual Amazon but the virtual one, as well. Barack Obama Halloween mask listed under "terrorist" gear?! The listing's been taken down, but, still, WTF?! I've never been a fan of the Amazon and now know I'll definitely never shop from them, Oprah's new favorite Kindle or not. Wanna reconsider that endorsement there, O?

Come On Now, People

Get your act together. The DC Board of Elections and Ethics sent out faulty absentee ballots to people. With all of the attention and anticipation regarding this election, do we really need these kind of mess-ups from the very agencies in charge of making sure all votes count? I know it's a foregone conclusion that DC will go blue, but I do hope this isn't representative of states where the conclusion isn't foregone.

As Far as the Eye Can See (Part 2)

And that's what 100,000 people look like in Denver. It's the largest ever domestic gathering for an Obama speech. Only 8 (8!) more days until election day. Please keep that momentum going.

And please be watchful of the (maybe on purpose) faulty e-voting machines. These feckers are actually flipping votes right in front of voters' eyes! This is good for no one. I'm feeling Florida 2000 all over again.

(Photo courtesy of John Leyba/Denver Post)

La Semana in News #4

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...Over 5,000lbs of cocaine seized in a month?! The almanacs all said it would be a brutal winter, but dayum!

A-Rod should take some time off learning about the inner workings of Kabbalah (drrty...) and learn from this guy. Albert Pujols wins the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award for his work with special needs kids. La Palin must be so proud.

La Palin must definitely also not be proud of these guys, though.* She should sick José el Plomero on their arses to set them straight.

Kiss of the Spider Woman was always my favorite movie of his. Remembering Raul Juliá.

The British are coming (again)! Kate Moss buying in Rico.

I knew peeps took their steaks seriously in the KC, but shizz.

I hope this mofo is smart enough not to drive through Lawrence in that jalopy. Especially after yesterday's horrid loss to Texas Tech. Ooph.

At least one KC football team's makin' it.

Going green in Greensburg. Makes sense.

Can we go home now?

(*Article en español)

Pretty Pictures Version 10.24.08

Me no feel likey ranting about craziness in The Politics (McCain Cut Nut: I'm lookin' at you) or craziness in The Moneys (Alan G: I'm lookin' at you) or craziness in The Fashions (Donatella: I'm lookin' at you) or craziness in the Rican Politics Fashions (Anibal: I can't be bothered to look at you). So, I leave you instead with today's Pretty Pictures: Noah and the Whale's "Shape of My Heart." Makes me smile on a gray day like today. Hope it makes you smile, too.

(Gracias to The District for the Rican news.)

Sess in the District?

Looks like Sarah Jessica Parker's bringing a little sessy back to Washington. She's been seen scouting for shoot locations for a new HBO series (very) loosely based on The Washingtonienne sess diaries.

It's the same tired story (read: SATC = Cashmere Mafia = Lipstick Jungle = SATC Redux) just set in a different city. Capitol Hill girls are anything but fashion, and anyone who's hung out at Red River Grill or Lounge 201 or Cap City Brewhouse or Tune Inn (blah, blah, blah) can attest to that. So we'll see if HBO even picks it up since wannabe political power-playing by unfashionable 20-somethings in DC doesn't necessarily spell ratings winner. It seems more apt for MTV or even the CW than for HBO. Although, they could include each of the girls' gay boyfriends to make things more interesting. Hmmm...I smell cult following and Washingtonienne viewing parties! It already has a Wikipedia page, so you know it's a done deal.

(Hyperion)

Pretty Pictures Version 10.23.08

Today's Pretty Pictures are 2 Hot 2 Sweat's "Your Space or Mine." "I'm not who you really think I am," indeed. Sounds like it could make a good McCain-Palin theme song (or Obama-Biden, depending on your political leanings...not that either The Mango or The Jayhawk would agree with you). Use with caution, though, Johnny. You wouldn't want another band mad at you for using their song.

Agreed

Looks like Johnny and his fellow Republicans agree on something: The other guy's gonna lose. And by other guy I mean Johnny and his fellow Republicans. I mean, even Elizabeth Dole's come out with TV spots alluding to a McCain loss. These people be jumping ship with the quickness. But take it all with a grain of salt, y'all. Still 12 more days to go. And 12 days are a lifetime in The Politics.

Forget Eric

La Palin is the real Red! Add another inch to that Lasso of Lies, bonita.

And another ten inches for buying fake Louis and allowing your baby girl to prance around in public carrying it for you! Not just because it's yet another fashion faux pas, but because you're funding the very same bad people you accuse Barack of supporting. Tsk, tsk.

(Hee, hee...I said "ten inches...")

Pretty Pictures Version 10.22.08

All this talk of clothes made me think of these guys, so today's Pretty Pictures are Bromheads Jacket's "Speaker Box."

All the talk of clothes today also made me remember of them olde times when my momma used to stay up late at night with her sequined fabrics, McCall's patterns, and sewing machine making outfits to wear to my poppa's functions. Karl's got nothing on Iris Mirta, tell you what...

$150K for What Now?

Now this is who Andre, Valentino, and Karl need to beat to a purple pulp. $150,000 spent by the RNC to wardrobe La Palin and her minion?! WTF?! "Nothing says Main Street like Saks Fifth Avenue," indeed. It doesn't even matter that it's all going to charity at the end of the campaign. This is too disingenuous even for Repubs. And why the feck can't she buy her own demmed clothes for her and her kids when there are too many mothers out there who can barely afford to clothe or even feed their children? She be making 'nuff coin by selling Alaska's liquid natural gas to the Japanese, onetime. But La Palin's got the freeloading down masterfully, so this is just par for the course, I guess.

I just wish she would have made better fashion choices. If you're going to spend $150K on clothes, make them count. The clothes should pop. Hers don't even fizzle. Pffft...

Oh! But look at it this way. "If Sarah Palin's $150,000 wardrobe had a life of its own, it would get a tax cut from a President Obama." Ha!

(Photo coutersy of BET)

Get Your Fash-On

Andre, Valentino, and Karl would all gang up on my arse and beat it to a pulp in the oh-so-fashionable-for-this-season-yet-oh-so-not purple for the title of this post. But it proves Karl's point that fashion without Valentino's spark is that much closer to being fully and completely demode. I think Karl puts it best when he says to Valentino: "This is how it's done. Compared to us, all the rest are making rags!" Nice way to keep it all about you, K. Smooches, bonito.

Pretty Pictures Version 10.21.08

Given today's fecked up news stories (I still have a headache from that Obama bear story), today's Pretty Pictures are Colourmusic's "Yes!" Take their words to heart and help change your world.

And there's a little bit more evidence of a change for the better in our world from tonight's ABC World News. 73% of polled first-time voters are siding with Obama! Hott dayum!

Majide, Indeed...

WTF's wrong with the Japanese? First, they make us perform like Yellow Penguins or Green Monkeys. Then, they keep us from achieving energy independence. And now they cause a banana shortage?! What's next? Teaching our children how to poop properly? Sheesh...

At least it's not like they're killing bear cubs and covering them with Obama campaign signs. Ugh...I'm sick to my stomach. Sick redneck cowards.

Erratic Maverick

Who we believing? Does Johnny's campaign really see Colorado, New Mexico, and Iowa as unwinnable, or do they think their numbers are good there? I'm so corn-fused. Good band name, though.

If You Have Nothing Nice To Say...

The Jayhawk's post below makes a perfect segue for me to show everyone this article on how accusations of anti-Americanism on an opponent came back hardcore to bite the accuser in the arse. And this was in a race that the accuser was a basic shoe-in to win. Can we have this at a national level and have Johnny make some more accusations of his own so that he helps Barack out some more in the polls? Please...?

'Splain Me This

These are the two men who want to be the next president; cool, calm, always in control or Schecky, the last Marx brother - and he's been gaining poll ground since the beginning of the month. Can someone explain this to me? Not just the photo, but who in the world can still believe this man is qualified to lead our country with Crazy McHunterlady as #2?

(Photo courtesy of Reuters/Jim Bourg)

(Mango say: There's plenty of people out there who can't have a black man in power, friends. And Johnny and La Palin are playing into those fears without admiting they are. Covert racism at its best.)

Pretty Pictures Version 10.20.08

Today's Pretty Pictures are King Creosote's "You've No Clue Do You." It's a great song and fits perfectly with today's "undecideds" meme.

It All Evens Out in the End

Human League are back together to work on a new album! But The Long Blondes have called it quits. Very yin-yang news, huh? The world's musical equilibrium lives another day.

Just Pick Already!

Very funny article on the "undecideds" by David Sedaris. But he makes a very serious point. Who are these people, and what is there to be undecided about? The choice is pretty clear as far as I see it.

As Far as the Eye Can See

Dayum! This is what 100,000 people looks like. Add the extra 75,000 Obama attracted in Kansas City, and that's a whole lotta peoples in one day who want to listen to what he's saying. You can't deny that Barack's got the momentum. We need that energy to remain on his side so we can take back La Casa Blanca on Nov. 4. Fingers to remain crossed until then.

La Semana in News #3

Special Edition (because we're getting ready to go to brunch at Acadiana before Young Kevin's play) and special entry (because it has nothing to do with either Rico or KS):

Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama! That's enough for a week's worth of news. Take that Miss SNL Sarah Palin.

Not a Happy Jayhawk.

...it's really depressing when the only bright spot you can see after the game is that we didn't let them cover the spread. (sigh!)

Pretty Pictures Version 10.18.08

Today's Pretty Pictures are a little bit of cutie-pie Scandi pop: Lykke Li's "I'm Good, I'm Gone." She'll be at El Gato Negro tomorrow night, if anyone needs something to do and enjoy on a Sunday night.

I Want My Two Dollars!

This is exactly what I've been thinking ever since the great economic stimulus package (because it's not a bailout) was first announced. How no one's called it out for what it is until now is beyond me. "The Bush administration, having entered office as social conservatives, leaves office as conservative socialists,..."

Smile with Your Thumbs

Just in time for the 25th birthday of the cell phone, this one's for the text happy (you know who you be): Super interesting article in the New Yorker today on texting and its questionable effects on the evolution of language around the world. I personally hate texting but definitely admit that it comes in handy when you don't want to actually speak with someone on the phone. Dayum...I just gave myself away.

(Illustration by Steve Powers)

Pretty Pictures Version 10.17.08

It's been quite the rough and tiring day, mis bonitos (hence this being the only post so far today). So today's Pretty Pictures are Laura Marling's "Night Terror." The theme may not be pretty, but the pictures are. I'm gonna go buy me a purple scarf now to make myself feel better (even if purple really was LAST winter's color and we're just getting around to it now here).

Pretty Pictures Version 10.16.08

Today's Pretty Pictues are CSS' "Move." Let's all get our moves on!

Hitting It Outta the Park

So, it's not the end of days on Rico after all. In fact, it's a great day for Rico. Last weekend's quake did little more than rattle a few bones, backwards-path Omar is safely off to sea, and Roberto Clemente's getting his own statue in Cooperstown on November 1!* He's being unveiled along with Lou Gehrig and Jackie Robinson as symbols of character and courage in baseball and life. Qualities that, unfortunately, many players today lack to too great a degree. You listenin', A-Rod?

(*Article en español)

The Drama!

Remember the Dramatic Chipmunk?



Now check this out:



I'm dead.

Mr. Wurzelbacher if You're Nasty

I think it's fitting that Merriam-Webster's word of the day today is castigate because Johnny looked like he had his arse handed to him last night. I dunno. There was something in his crazy eyes and multiple looks of surprise that gave off the impression that his advisers hadn't fed him either the correct or complete facts to help him out last night. Or maybe it's just that Johnny's not made for HD because I definitely thought he was lookin' rough, and the Jayhawk thought he actually looked drunks. Plus, he was all over the place. It was embarrassing. I don't feel sorry for him, but shizz was embarrassing. Especially when the very people you're trying to win over for votes are laughing at (not with) you.

And what about Joe the Plumber? What did he have to say about it all? Even after all the insincere gimmickry that was Johnny's use of Joe's name, Joe still has nothing to say regarding who he'll vote for. I guess he's not ready to be Johnny's friend just yet. Although maybe it's Johnny who shouldn't be Joe's friend since Joe's the tax cheat. Oh, Johnny, when will you learn?

Update: Looks like Joe isn't a plumber in Toldeo, after all.

It's Not Me, It's You (Part Deux)

Well, mis bonitos...I know you've all heard by now that Madge and Guy are calling it quits fer realz. And the UK press, in true UK press style, are already chomping at the bit for Guy to go for the jugular and claim his share of Madge's fortune because she somehow deserves it. Heh...

Whatever...How is this news? How does the dissolution of a celebrity marriage really impact the world around us? More importantly, though, do you think that Madge was sending Guy a message by wearing those pistol pumps to the premiere of her movie the other night? Do you think Karl was in on it? Or do you think it was part of a greater plan? Hmmm...?

(Photo courtesy of Reuters/Eric Gaillard)

Pretty Pictures Version 10.15.08

Today's Pretty Pictures are Ipso Facto's "Six and Three Quarters." They sound like a more psych-goth version of The Long Blondes, don't they? And are they wearing Gareth Pugh?

Can We Take the Invisible Jet There?

Mark your calendars, mis bonitos (read: Milad). October 26th is Wonder Woman Day III! Events are meant to raise awareness of, and raise funds for, domestic abuse shelters and a women's crisis hotline. There will be auctions and door prizes, the most exciting of which is the famed Diane von Furstenberg Wonder Woman comic book.

And where is this day being celebrated? Portland, OR (meh...) and Flemington, NJ (yay!). Let's go support and get in some outlet shopping on the side! One must look wonderful when supporting a wonderful cause, after all. Lynda would insist.

It's Not Me, It's You

Johnny Boy's really been having a rough go at it lately, huh? Yet another one of his one-time supporters has jumped on the Obamwagon (and was fired for it, I might add). I don't think all of these guys are leaving Johnny Boy behind because they truly think Obama's the better candidate more so than because they hate La Palin and know that the Repubs cannot win with her on the ticket (kind of a moot point/done deal on that one now, though, huh?). But it is interesting that so many have jumped ship of late.

Not that Johnny cares much. He's been distancing himself from the "conservative intelligentsia" for weeks now since they don't represent him or his fellow Joes Six-Pack.

One can hope that this conservative "support" will be enough for race not to be a factor in the election. I'm not so certain that it won't be.

One can also hope that Obama's boost and Johnny's worsening situation will encourage them both to go in with guns a-blazin' to tonight's debate. We really need something to keep our attention, onetime. Otherwise I'll mute the TV and just play with La Palin on-line. Oh, she makes me giggle so.

Vote for Héctor!

For my friend, Héctor Carabias, that is. He's been nominated for the Best Nouveau Chef Award* by hosteleriasalamanca.es. I met Héctor back in the Spring of 2000. He was only a waiter back then at his dad's restaurant and helped convince me to buy a painting at 3ayem one drunky night. "Oh, my little drunky. You are the drunkiest..."

And now Héctor's all growsed up and successful. I have my fingers crossed for him to win. Vote here.** I did.

¡Enhorabuena, tocayo!

(*Article en español)

(**Voting en español, too)

Pretty Pictures Version 10.14.08

Keeping in theme with discoveries and conquests, today's Pretty Pictures are Empire of the Sun's "Walking on a Dream." Are dreams really what empires are built on? Discuss.

I Don't Know What's Real Anymore

The cars aren't, but the ad sure is. Obama's taken his campaign ubercyber and is posting ads in video games. Because we all know that gamers are the coveted political demographic. Might as well buy ads on Second Life and World of Warcraft while you're at it.

In all seriousness, though, it's a brilliant move. A little too invasive of personal space IMHO, but an awesome addition to his youth campaign strategy. And every bit of inventiveness matters to counter the racist bile the Right's been throwing up lately. Makes me sick. I think Tina Fey said it best when recently talking about La Palin: "If she wins, I'm done. I can't do that for four years. And by 'I'm done,' I mean I'm leaving Earth."

No Hallmark for You!

I know this is a day late and a dollar short. I enjoyed yesterday's holiday just like every other good Federal employee in DC, so indulge me for a sec. But I can't think of a more fitting holiday to commemorate with a card than one dedicated to a man responsible for bringing on so much suffering and strife to the "New World." Of course, without a Señor Colón, there would be no Mango as he is known today, so I can't totally hate on CC. Oh, internal conflict! It makes me want to be back in Rico where it's so nice that we actually celebrate La Conquista twice. Too much rum and food and beach to think about all this post-modern, native peoples' justice, feely stuff.

Pretty Pictures Version 10.13.08

The Mango has the day off from work today. But he works tirelessly to entertain you. So, in honor of La Conquista, today's Pretty Pictures are Chris T-T's "We Are the King of England." Reflect.

Pretty Pictures Version 10.12.08

Today's Pretty Pictures are Working for a Nuclear Free City's "Sarah Dreams of Summer." Ahhh...Mid-70s in mid-October...Enjoy your lazy Indian Summer Sunday.

La Semana in News #2

This made the Jayhawk pretty happy yesterday. KU beats Colorado 30-14.

But this would make the Jayhawk quite mad today. Ooooh...Fightin' words!

Peterjohn and Gregory agree on tax relief, diverge on how. Peterjohn and Gregory...Why am I hearing Swedish indie boys whistling?

Tagline too good to mess with: Second lottery win makes Kansas man flush. Ha!

Whoap! Daddy Yankee fights back.

Rico v. Vancouver for the USL championship. The USWhat?

Shaken and stirred. 6.1 magni...tude quake hits Rico and the V.I.

George Clooney filming "Men Who Stare at Goats" in Rico. Hmmm...Staring at goats...George's pornstache makes a little more sense now.

Pretty Pictures Version 10.11.08

Zongo le dió a Borondongo, indeed. So, Rita Jean and I tried to go to 1905 last night sans success (if you consider success having some victuals and not just drinks at the bar even though your friend is the tarbender). The place is what hipster kids would think is a traditional Frenchy bistro. We'll definitely go back during the week to actually eat.

But today's Pretty Pictures are a throwback to the golden days of La Música. I've been having Celia on the brain for a while now (to the Jayhawk's chagrin and drunky entertainment last night). So, with no further ado, I give you Celia Cruz and "Burundanga," which, in Rican, means "big fat mess" and in Colombian is a rooffie. Who knew? Celia's song makes a whole lot more sense now, though, huh?

Pretty Pictures Version 10.10.08

Has it been a slow news day today, or do I feel that because my Interwebs have been broken and I ate 15,000lbs. of food today for lunch?

Mmmm...lunch...Went to Central with some co-workers and had me the split pea & ham soup, the grilled salmon with lentils, and the chocolate mousse and the bread pudding. Dayum! What am I a cow with all that eating?! Shizz...Everything was deelishuss, but Orlando's bourbon bread pudding is by far better than Michel's. Fer realz.

Anyway, today's Pretty Pictures are El Guincho's "Palmitos Park." Kinda has that odd-off feel of the videos on 120 Minutes from back in the day, doesn't it? Man, I miss that show.

Now Play Nice

Another example of Brazil not playing nice in the sandbox. Not the country but the man. Former DC Councilmember Harold Brazil got arrested for getting into it with 3 (3!) employees at Jinx Proof last night. Now somebody please 'splain me WTF a 59 year-old former city official was doing with 2 hoochies in a tattoo parlor in Gtown. Anyone?

The scenario playing in my head is likely more dramatic than what actually happened. But it's also more fun for me, so I'll stick with it.

Update: E'ryone keepin' quiet about last night's scuffle. Figures.

Natural (?) Disaster

I wonder if La Palin thought that the Russians she can see from her window were responsible for this.

Pretty Pictures Version 10.09.08

I can't get this song out of my head today. So, today's Pretty Pictures are MGMT's "Kids." It makes me think of little kids playing nice in a sandbox on a sunny day. Unlike how Brazil and Argentina play. They banished us from their box (drrrty...). I can't say that I blame them, though.

Talk About a Hail Mary

This picture and the story going with it make me gag a little. Brady Quinn hugging up on Johnny Boy?! I've never gotten the fascination with this doofus, but I'm only going by looks and personality and not sporting ability. Looks and personality are all I care for. And in both departments, homeboy's proven himself a certified tool.

Don't BQ know this move's been played already with poor results? Better watch out and do right by moderating his own youth-issues debate*, or Fat Joe's gonna come after his ass, too!

(*Article en español)

(Photo from Joshua Gunter/The Plain Dealer)

¡Anda pa’l Sirete!

I knew my boy, Jorge de Castro Font, wouldn't go down without a fight! He's taking e'ryone down with him. Good boy! Word on the street is that Jorgito's intimated shady dealings with Fla-Fla Republican Lincoln Díaz-Balart, including giving Díaz-Balart $50K on behalf of the Fonalledas family. For what? Who can say? Yet. I'm sure Jorgito will keep squealing.

I say we boycott Plaza Las Américas! Ricans can't have their hard-earned dollars (yes, Rico uses the dollar) go to grease the wheels of corrupt Cubans in Miami. Demmed Cubans...Although, they do make a mean cup of coffee. Yum...

Pretty Pictures Version 10.08.08

K and the Triple J (Kit + Jes, Jennifer, and J-Rod) are going to the Hot Chip show tonight at the 9:30 Club. I'm a little envious because last time I went to see Hot Chip, Shatterproof, Lady La-La, and I spontaneously broke out in genius voguing revelry. Ahh...Good times.

So, today's Pretty Pictures are the video for Hot Chip's "One Pure Thought." Dance on, indie kids. Dance on.

"Right on Target"?

I'm hoping this is the link to the correct picture. If not, it's picture #8 in the gallery. I just wanna know exactly which target she's right on. Just a query.

My Friends...

I tend to agree with Mango on this one as I think everyone with good ears on the planet does. My God, I was trying to keep some decorum being as I was still at work, but between that and the "I'm glad you asked that question..." like he didn't know it was coming, I almost threw something at the tv.
I will sum it all up with Dictionary.com's word of the day: circumlocution, the use of many words to make a point when a very few would do...

Hit the Snooze Button, Please!

Snoozefest. Snoozarama. Snoozapalooza 2008.

Last night's debate? Geddem, was that shizz boring! This was the scene at 1429: Shatterproof and I were falling asleep on the couch. Candy zoned out while folding laundry. And Skittles wisely entertained himself with deelishuss-smelling stew-making for tonight's dinner. If four individuals who actually care for/about politics couldn't be bothered with last night's regurgitation of campaign talking points, I can't imagine how or why anyone else could keep attention.

Shizz, it was so bad last night that I even found myself agreeing with Cal Thomas' assessment of the debate on the radio this morning. And he's a conservative political commentator! Listen to what he had to say here (click on the "Debate was Boring" post). If I heard Johnny Boy call me his "friend" one more time...

Then listen to what Colbert I. King had to say about the debate. I never would have made the connection he made, but after hearing him, it totally makes giggle-worthy sense (click on "Debate: Rerun of 'Sanford and Son'").

Pretty Pictures Version 10.07.08

Let's go back to keeping it light and non-political up in here. Here's the video for Walter Meego's "Forever." Makes you want to hold onto them easy days of summer, don't it? Not that summer didn't just end like 2 weeks ago. Still, sigh...

Update: They're at El Gato Negro this Sunday! Anyone wanna go?

Who You Callin' a Maverick?

I just thought this was kinda funny that this old woman is so offended every time these idiots say "maverick", but I suppose if it's your name...

Politics and Puppy Dogs

Actual pit bulls have nothing on La Palin.

Dana Milbank of the WaPo wrote a horrifying piece today. Watch out señoritos/as, because Johnny Boy's let his own pit bull loose! And she's on the attack and leading the pack in a collective rabies infection that is truly racist and mendacious in nature.* Click here to read the article.

This shizz is scary but hardly surprising. I guess I feel some comfort in knowing that McCain's numbers are way down in Fla-Fla, and three major polls out yesterday showed that he's down nationally, too. Little comfort, though. The Jayhawk and I are still on the ready to jump the puddle if the Repubs win in November. Ugh.

(*Quoting Bosox Siobhan. Thanks, friend, for the heads-up and for putting "mendacious" on today's convo map.)

Update: Keith Olbermann calls La Palin out on the terrorists in her own life. Read article and watch video here.

And the Winner Is...

Grace Jones! Congratulations for winning a 2008 Q Idol Award today. You scare the living bejeebus out of me, but go on witcho bad-ass, devil-masked self.

Kudos to the other night's ganadores y casi-ganadores. Because, like Tío Nobel taught us, there are no losers but only winners and almost-winners. Except for Coldplay. They're always losers even when they win. Chris Martin: You annoy me to no end.

(Photo courtesy of AFP/Getty)

Monday Morning Quarterbacking

For those who know me, you know it makes little to no sense for me (me...) to be posting on sports results of any nature. But I had to say something when I saw that the Panthers pummeled the Jayhawk's Chiefs yesterday, 34-0. Somehow "pummeled" isn't descriptive enough. Ooph.

La Semana in News #1

What the...?! Kansas mayor wins prize for blackface drag.

I wouldn't have made that connection. Sebelius calls Kansas the Saudi Arabia of wind.

Show goes on for seven year old and her goat.

Ooph. Texas Tech spanks K-State. Of course, the Jayhawk feels no pity for them. But dayum.

Drink up! Rum company tax breaks are no tax breaks at all.

De Castro Font arrested in his office by FBI. Politics as usual in Rico.

Sad: Benicio del Toro's godmother passes away. (Article en español)

3G's a-comin'!

Al fin!

Hopefully this is the start of a nice and long relationship. Hello, blogosphere!