The Decemberists are an awesome band, namely because of their lead singer/songwriter Colin Meloy. This guy weaves some wonderful harmonies with crazy, historical references. This song, Sixteen Military Wives, "focuses primarily on the news media and popular response to the war, particularly levying criticism at infotainment and the surface-level involvement of celebrities in public affairs." It's cool, and rather catchy.
Decemberists – Sixteen Military Wives
The Last Shadow Puppets is the brainchild of Arctic Monkeys frontman, Alex Turner, and Miles Cane of the Rascals. It can be argued that they rely mainly on Turner's absurd popularity to parlay this new project towards success, but they have some inherent catchiness, I feel. Have a listen.
Mere moments ago, as I entered the facilities on the floor to relieve myself, I wasted one of the great chances in recent memory to eff with a coworker.
You see, the urinals in this particular bathroom are adjacent to the stalls. There was a gentleman in the stall closet to my favorite urinal, pants around ankles, presumably feeling the after effects of yet another sub-par attempt at TexMex from his trophy housewife (she had all day to come up with something, and she chose tacos?! I mean really). In any event, with his pants resting comfortably against the tile, so too was his ID badge - fully displaying his name.
Mind you, I had no clue who Michael J. Coworker was previously. But I did at that point.
What should have transpired:
Me, whilst relieving myself: (sniffs briefly followed by a long, full-body inhalation) Michael, is that you?! I know that smell anywhere! MJC: (sweats, panics)
What actually went down:
Me: (pee, leave) MJC: (checking work email on the can)
Round of 16 1st legs continue today with the last 8 locking horns across Europe.
As for yesterday's result, I misfired on 3, although the bulls eye was hit with my 1-1 prediction for Lyon/Barca.
Chelsea v Juventus
Prediction 1-0
Villareal v Panathinaikos
Prediction 2-1
Sporting Lisbon v Bayern Munich
Prediction 1-1
And the fixture of the day...
LIVERPOOL FC v Real Madrid
Prediction 1-1
But more importantly:
His armband proved he was a Red, Torres! Torres! "You'll never walk alone," it said, Torres! Torres! We bought the lad from sunny Spain He gets the ball, he scores again Fernando Torres, Liverpool's number 9!
The Chileans have it figured out. On the central coast of Chile, at the San Alfonso del Mar resort, to be specific. What about having a dip in this pool?
Meet the 1,000 metre long, 19-acre monstrosity that uses water from the Pacific, then filters. Built by Fernando Fischmann, it officially is awesome.
This afternoon sees the 1st leg of the Round of 16 in the premier European club competition kick off - none other than the Champions League. For those of you unfortunate enough to not be familiar, it's the equivalent of...hmm, actually, nothing we have in this country can even compare.
Today's ties are as follows:
Inter Milan v Manchester United - Arguably the most mouth-watering fixture of the competition thus far, both of these clubs are enjoying sizable leads atop their respective leagues. Hard to find much between the two of them, but United's injuries at the back may take their toll, especially with the first leg at the San Siro in Milan.
Prediction 2-1
Arsenal v AS Roma - At this point last year, these two teams were hitting their stride and finding 3 points with regularity. Nowadays, the goals are harder to come by and they are finding themselves further from the top of their tables than in quite some time. Roma are sure to be buoyed by the return of their captain Francesco Totti, while the Gunners will have to find some quality in the final third (I'm looking at you, Robin Van Persie). I see a wide-open contest with chances aplenty.
Prediction 2-2
Lyon v Barcelona - Barca are enjoying the form you dream of as a footballer. Despite a loss this past weekend to Espanyol, they feature the most explosive and loaded starting XI on the planet who are never short on creativity. Lyon are an interesting bunch - the French champions feature one of the most promising youngsters in the world in Karim Benzema, and the set-piece brilliance of Juninho. I think they will prove to be a more difficult challenge than Barca would like.
Prediction 1-1
Atletico Madrid v FC Porto - Atletico have seen their spot in the league drop like a stone because of a recent string of poor results. Fortunately, they are always capable of finding goals in bunches, mostly thanks to wonder kid Sergio Aguero. Porto, the 2004 CL Winners, are once again atop the Portugese Liga. The best thing about them is their hulking striker who goes by - you guessed it - Hulk. You can't make this stuff up.
Prediction 0-1
Now, for those are still aren't in the mood for world-class soccer, this should help.
Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, this blog will be written under the impression that the reader enjoys good music, good film, good sports, and just about everything else we deem awesome.
Lemmings
About the Authors
Pursuant to the provisions of Virginia’s Megan’s Law, Cheeze must inform you and yours that he has recently moved into the neighborhood. He prefers his prophylactics to be cut extra slim and his wizard's magical powers to be plentiful. Favorite albums include Matchbox 20’s award-winning debut, “Yourself or Someone Like You” and Baha Men's smash hit "Who Let the Dogs Out?"
B Harris is most definitely his parents' son. He gets those dashing good looks from his father, who, as one would naturally assume, hails from Easter Island. His mother, God bless her, took it upon herself to raise him to be the daughter she never had, which is evidenced by his general demeanor. Malcolm and Roberta are the main reasons B Harris has become the (wo)man he is today. On a side note, the rash has temporarily gone into remission. The Doc said, and I quote "don't hold your awful breath."
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