The Best Night of My Life

Yes, that’s right, the Cardinals are going to the World Series. I watched the game in Springfield, Missouri and suddenly, while I was watching it, everyone became your friend. at leat 150 other drunken fans at the bar i was at were cheering on the Cardinals. It was crazy when the Cardinals took the lead, and even crazier when there were only three outs left. It was a night I will never forget.

After the game, we headed down to the Outland to see The Ills play. They are a band from Norman, OK. They also happen to be the BEST band i have ever seen. They were rock/jazz (more jazz than rock). They even had one song with some hip hop in it. They are all talented, and the drummer was wicked (boston talk for my cousin DJ) good. It was a great show.

Time to sleep so i can be recouped and get ready for the world series on Sat.

Haiku D’Etat

I love Okayplayer’s Now Hear This section. I have never been disappointed by their picks of great underground hip-hop. Their newest pick could quite possibly become my new favorite hip hop album. Haiku D’Etat is a blend of jazzy, poetic, hip hop. Something that has been missing for a while. Their name translates into A Poetry Takeover. I can’t wait for the album to drop so I can check out the entire cd. Check them out and listen to some tracks here: Haiku D’Etat.

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Bush vs. Kerry: Science

Discover Magazine recently compared Bush and Kerry on their stances on various Science related policies. I found it to be very interesting. (the article is quite long, but divided into sections based on policies/topics, so read what interests you)

Without Washington?s billions?about 126.5 of them this year?America?s university laboratories and a vast network of federal research centers would wither, if not collapse. Science in the United States runs on tax dollars, and if the dollars decline, so too will the nation?s national security, health, and prosperity.

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A Polarized Society

Jon Stewart was recently on the CNN show Crossfire. While on there he talked about how much the show sucked. He told the hosts that they were the reason that America is so polarized. Of course, he wasn’t putting all the blame on them as individuals, but all of the media. Watch the clip here: Stewart on Crossfire

As you see, it is quite funny, yet he has a strong point. I read other people’s blogs and listen to other people talk, and while i do think Bush is terrible and am flabbergasted at how much his supporters stand by him, no matter what, I don’t hate people because of their political ideologies. It amazes me when people hate something someone says, no matter what it is, all because they belong to a different political party. I know a couple people like that, and it’s actually pretty pathetic. Do I hate all Republican’s because I tend to be more democratic? Of course not. Do I dislike a lot of Republican policies and stances on issues, of course, but I don’t hate Republicans as people. (well, maybe rush limbaugh, j/k ).

(by the way, check out the Daily Show the day after Stewart’s appearance on Crossfire: Daily Show)

Dear Mr. President,

There is a hot new track that brought together some of the best in the hip hop community to speak out against Bush. The track was produced by west coast producer Fred Wreck.

Track Features:
Everlast
Mobb Deep
The Alchemist
Mack 10
WC
Evidence
Defari
KRS-One
B-Real
you can listen to it here(right click, save as): Mr. Pres