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totd

2009-04-02T15:59:29Z

me thinks the internet is hung over from all of the April Fool's Day shenanigans.
it seems like a desolate wasteland out there. how will i ever make it through the day?

in other news, if anyone wants to see some amazing music this evening (as well as friday), come join us in asheville....

Midnite

Zotd

2009-04-01T13:55:31Z

Iron Fist - Zombie Stomper Platform Peep-Toes

*swoon*

best cake ever?

totd

2009-03-30T15:40:16Z

ShamWow Guy In Slap, Chop Bust
TV pitchman battered hooker in South Beach hotel room brawl

MARCH 27--Meet Vince Shlomi. He's probably better known to you as the ShamWow Guy, the ubiquitous television pitchman who has been phenomenally successful peddling absorbent towels and food choppers. Shlomi, 44, was arrested last month on a felony battery charge following a violent confrontation with a prostitute in his South Beach hotel room. According to an arrest affidavit, Shlomi met Sasha Harris, 26, at a Miami Beach nightclub on February 7 and subsequently retired with her to his $750 room at the lavish Setai hotel. Shlomi told cops he paid Harris about $1000 in cash after she "propositioned him for straight sex." Shlomi said that when he kissed Harris, she suddenly "bit his tongue and would not let go." Shlomi then punched Harris several times until she released his tongue. The affidavit, a copy of which you'll find here, notes that during the 4 AM fight Harris sustained facial fractures and lacerations all over her face (she is pictured here in mug shots snapped following busts in 2008 and 2005). After freeing his tongue, a bleeding Shlomi ran to the Setai lobby, where security summoned cops. Harris refused to cooperate with officers, who recovered $930 from her purse. "Both parties had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from their persons," police reported. In a brief telephone interview, Harris declined to answer TSG questions about her run-in with Shlomi, though she did say she is considering a lawsuit against the pitchman. Asked if she worked as a hooker, Harris declined comment. As seen in the below mug shot, Shlomi was also injured during the fracas and, court records show, was treated at Mount Sinai Medical Center. While Shlomi and Harris were both arrested for felony aggravated battery, prosecutors this month declined to file formal charges against the combatants. Police records list Shlomi's occupation as "Marketing," but make no mention of his affiliation with the ShamWow or the Slap Chop, both of which sell for $19.95 (plus shipping and handling). (6 pages)

Her shots are not so pretty, hiding after the jump..

I knew this fucker was evil.
I'll be having a Sham-Wow burning party this evening if anyone is interested (sorry environment).

totd

2009-03-27T23:35:38Z

this is what i feel like right now without my clay...

:(

b a r n u m v i l l e by Matt Hoyle

2009-03-25T12:35:35Z

Photographer Matt Hoyle is known best for his portraits of rich characters and intriguing faces. Matt's style is described as hyper-real because of the unique 'grade' he applies to each image.

Barnumville is a series of photographs of sideshow performers and amazing physical characters.

...via presurfer.

totd

2009-03-23T18:32:27Z

So I kinda freaked out last friday and bought tickets to a show in Philadelphia. Going up there in a couple weeks. I've never been and I don't know anyone who lives there... So I was wondering if any of you fine folks have ever been to the city of brotherly love, and if you have any tips on things to do/see, places to eat, etc.

If you've got any ideas or feedback, I'd be much obliged.

I'd like to send out a big fuck you...

2009-03-23T14:41:57Z

to Spike Lee for this disaster in film making. Don't get me wrong, there were a few redeeming factors (a dash of quality dialogue here, a hint of beautiful italian breasts there), but all in all I personally felt this film was a 150+ minute pile of shit. I hope there is a class action law suit against Mr. Lee for this film and time it stole from so many people's lives. On my death bed, I'm going to remember this as the biggest waste of my remaining time on earth.

In other news, I also watched Transporter 3 this weekend(i know what you're thinking... keep it to yourself). Luc Besson has definitely lost his mind. I was boggled at the lack of acting skills of the female lead. Come to find out, he saw her crossing the street in Manhattan one day and "gave her acting lessons", and then cast her as the female role in the film. You may be terribly obnoxious on the big screen Natalya Rudakova, but damn you're fine.

Maybe I'll watch some good movies next weekend.

The Baby Jesus - A Revolution In Sandwich Making

2009-03-18T14:27:33Z

Last night before stumbling to bed my stomach threatened to sell my kidneys to some Nigerian organ harvesters that she owed money to unless I fed her. Not wanting to get on my stomach's bad side (or end up on dialysis), I complied.

What took place next was nothing short of magical. Within minutes, I had returned to my room with a little something I like to call 'The Baby Jesus'. This sexy little bitch consists of a toasted english muffin, cream cheese, feta cheese, lettuce, a chicken breast, and 13 tablespoons of Cholula hot sauce. Unfortunately I wasn't able to catch this beast on camera in the wild, but I have a feeling me and The Baby Jesus haven't seen the last of each other.

DISCLAIMER: DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS AT HOME WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OF A PROFESSIONAL

totd

2009-03-11T13:03:00Z

MIA, i understand that you're happily ~~married~~ engaged and everything, but if anything changes... please call me.

<3

UPDATES! czech it

2009-02-20T13:43:29Z

ShowsLikeThis has been moved to believo.com

Added more shows today, and there will be more updates later this week.
Get in, it's raining beautiful, beautiful music all over the Carolina area.

rawr.

monkey business

2009-02-19T15:48:26Z

"You Have to Kill This Chimp," Owner Cries to 911

By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN
NBCNewYork.com
updated 6:16 a.m. ET, Thurs., Feb. 19, 2009

STAMFORD, Connecticut — The frantic owner of a 200-pound chimpanzee that went berserk in Connecticut pleaded with police over the phone to help her stop the animal from mauling her friend, begging them to "Hurry, please! He ripped her face off."

Police in Stamford released tapes of Sandra Herold's desperate call to police Monday as her 15-year-old chimp, Travis, was attacking 55-year-old Charla Nash. (To hear the harrowing audio, click on the video link directly to the left. WARNING: The content is graphic.)

The chimp can be heard grunting at times on the tape, as Herold cries, "He's killing my friend!"

The dispatcher says, "Who's killing your friend?"

Herold replies, "My chimpanzee! He ripped her apart! Shoot him, shoot him!"

After police arrive, one officer radios back: "There's a man down. He doesn't look good," he says, referring to the disfigured Nash. "We've got to get this guy out of here. He's got no face."

The chimp attacked Nash as Herold, 70, frantically stabbed her beloved pet with a butcher knife and pounded him with a shovel.

"He looked at me like, 'Mom, what did you do?'" Herold told NBC's "Today Show" in an interview aired Wednesday. "It was horrific what happened and I had to do what I had to do, but still, I'll miss him for the rest of my life."

Nash remained in critical condition early Wednesday with major injuries to her face and hands.

Police said they are looking into the possibility of criminal charges. A pet owner can be held criminally responsible if he or she knew or should have known that an animal was a danger to others.

Police said that the chimp was agitated earlier Monday and that Herold had given him the anti-anxiety drug Xanax in some tea. Police said the drug had not been prescribed for the 15-year-old chimp.

Investigators said they were also told that Travis had Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness with flu-like symptoms that can lead to arthritis and meningitis in humans.

"Maybe from the medications he was out of sorts," Stamford police Capt. Richard Conklin said.

Nash had gone to Herold's home in Stamford on Monday to help her coax the chimp back into the house after he got out, police said. After the animal lunged at Nash when she got out of her car, Herold ran inside to call the police emergency line and returned with a knife.

After the initial attack, Travis ran away and started roaming Herold's property until police arrived, setting up security so medics could reach the critically injured woman, Conklin said.

But the chimpanzee returned and went after several of the officers, who retreated into their cars, Conklin said. An officer shot Travis several times after the animal opened the door to his cruiser and started to get in.

The wounded chimpanzee fled into the house and retreated to his living quarters, where he died.

When he was younger, Travis starred in TV commercials for Old Navy and Coca-Cola, made an appearance on the "Maury Povich Show" and took part in a television pilot, according to a 2003 story in The Advocate newspaper of Stamford.

totd

2009-02-06T19:54:25Z

i love my cigarettes and coffee. i have had off and on relationships with both of these drugs for over a decade.

i know they are both terribly hazardous to my health and lifespan. what you don't hear anyone talk about is how they are also beneficial to your existence. you be the judge, but for now, i'll have another.

totd

2009-02-04T17:30:51Z

Is anyone interested in temporarily abandoning this fine town of ours for greener pastures?

I decided in December that 2009 would be a year focused on travel and new experiences.

My immediate plan is rather vague, but will take place between now and the end of April.

I thinking a cruise, festival, beach house blow out, chicago/nyc/nola, or just about anything.
If anyone has similar interests and wants to destroy a tax return with me, let me know and we can get something setup.

thought of the day

2009-01-30T17:14:53Z

Pour me another, so I could forget you now
Pour me another, so I could come let you down
Pour me another, so I can remember how
True that I am to this addiction of you

She don't listen so he don't speak no more
Nobody's winning 'cause neither is keeping score
Don't wanna think no more, just let me drink some more
Pour me another, cause I can still see the floor

Live life tipsy, Still if it don't fit right with me
Kiss me whiskey, lift my lips, press to my angel
Swallow it and leave her empty bottle on the table
Let the past fall, making faces at that clock on the back wall
Countdown to the last call, ask all these people that make sounds
"How long does it take for the pace to break down"

I think I may just need to find a girl with....

...to teach me about god and the devil.

BONUS thought of the day

2009-01-29T16:06:59Z

I was visited last night from a ghost of rap past. None other than Mystikal himself. Someone @ the bar decided to barrage everyone with an hour of mostly blase hip hop songs. The one shining gem in the bunch was the Mystikal song.

The last time I heard Mystikal was in a rental car while driving into New Orleans a couple years back. In the 'when in rome' mindset I'm pretty sure I blew the speakers out on the oh so classy Hyundai SUV.

Anyway, I plan on downloading his entire discography tonight and listening to that and ONLY that through the weekend. Goddamn, I reek of style.

thought of the day

2009-01-29T13:28:21Z

I want to fly somewhere.

p.s.
time lapse video from the midwest to san francisco.

thought of the day

2009-01-28T13:14:04Z

thought of the day

2009-01-27T18:56:07Z

I'd like to send out a personal 'Fuck You!' to Medium Cheddar Cheese.
Why do you exist? Every single time I stumble upon you by chance you do nothing but disappoint.
Sharp Cheddar? ok... Extra Sharp Cheddar... fuck yes, now we're talkin.
I request that everyone purge this medium shit from your lives and eat a real (wo)man's cheddar.
A cheddar so sharp an emo kid could love it.

new antiblog

2009-01-26T15:15:21Z

I started a not-so-blog to help me keep track of upcoming shows. I thought I might as well share it. Shows Like This

Love Games

2008-08-29T05:10:58Z

sending out an SOS

2008-07-11T20:09:51Z

Alright kids, I'm just curious who is still on livejournal and where you are in the world.

State your name, location, and least favorite board game.

room available

2008-07-08T18:38:40Z

casa de lucas has a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom opening.

no jews, panda bears, catholics, baseball fans, meth addicts, former child actors, ex-lovers, sugar-gliders, and especially no capricorns.

if you need any more info, ask.

email: believo@gmail.com if you wanna be r00mies.

i hate you already.

peer pressure

2008-03-18T15:58:08Z

fuck politics and all... but this shit makes for a good read

Who's backing whom in US race
The presidential candidates have been eagerly seeking endorsements from popular celebrities and influential politicians.

The BBC News website takes a look at some of the famous supporters the candidates have attracted, and what their endorsers have said about them.

HILLARY CLINTON

Celebrities
Steven Spielberg, director
Maya Angelou, writer
Quincy Jones, music producer
Rob Reiner, director
Barbra Streisand, singer
America Ferrera, actress
Jerry Springer, host
Billie Jean King, tennis player

Newspapers
New York Times
New York Daily News
Politicians
Bill Clinton
Gen Wesley Clark
Walter Mondale
Robert Kennedy Jr
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Senator Evan Bayh
Senator Maria Cantwell
Senator Dianne Feinstein
Senator Bob Menendez
Senator Charles Schumer
Governor Jon Corzine
Governor Ted Strickland
Governor Ed Rendell
Governor Eliot Spitzer
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

"I'd be out here supporting her even if she wasn't my wife."
Bill Clinton

"I know her as a woman and she makes me very proud."
Maya Angelou

"Hillary will inspire the real change America needs".
Robert Kennedy Jr

"I look forward to sharing with the rest of the country the values and strengths that will make her an excellent president."
New York Governor Eliot Spitzer

"The next president needs to start immediately on challenges that will require concrete solutions, resolve, and the ability to make government work. Mrs. Clinton is more qualified, right now, to be president."
New York Times

BARACK OBAMA

Celebrities
Oprah Winfrey, talk show host
Toni Morrison, writer
George Clooney, actor
Scarlett Johannson, actress
Robert Deniro, actor
Larry David, actor
Ken Burns, film-maker
Garrison Keillor, writer
David Geffen, producer
Halle Berry, actress
Zack Braff, actor

Newspapers
LA Times
New York Post
Chicago Tribune
San Francisco Chronicle
Boston Globe
Politicians
Senator Chris Dodd
Senator Edward Kennedy
Senator John Kerry
Senator Patrick Leahy
Senator Kent Conrad
Senator Dick Durbin
Senator Tim Johnson
Senator Claire McCaskill
Senator Ben Nelson
Congressman John Lewis
Governor Kathleen Sebelius
Governor Janet Napolitano
Governor Deval Patrick
Governor Rod Blagojevich
Mayor Adrian Fenty
Mayor Shirley Franklin
Jesse Jackson
Caroline Kennedy
Former Senator Bill Bradley
Paul Volcker
Ethel Kennedy
Maria Shriver

"He has drawn millions of voters into politics for the first time in their lives and shown us that we are united by so much more than that which divides us."
Senator Chris Dodd

"We need a president who can bring us all together. I know [Barack Obama] is the one."
Oprah Winfrey

"I am proud to stand here today and offer my help, my voice, my energy and my commitment to make Barack Obama the next president of the United States."
Edward Kennedy

"Few people in my lifetime, that I've heard speak made me want to get up and do something - I don't want to hurt him by saying that!"
George Clooney

JOHN MCCAIN

Celebrities
Sylvester Stallone, actor
Curt Schilling, sportsman

Newspapers
New York Times
LA Times
New York Post
Chicago Tribune
San Francisco Chronicle

Politicians
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Rudy Giuliani
Senator Joe Lieberman
Governor Charlie Crist
Governor Rick Perry
Gen Norman Schwarzkopf
Henry Kissinger
George Shultz
Al Haig
Phil Gramm, Former Senator
Steve Forbes

"John McCain has proven over and over again that he is reaching across the aisle in order to get things done."
Arnold Schwarzenegger

"Senator John McCain of Arizona is the only Republican who promises to end the George Bush style of governing from and on behalf of a small, angry fringe."
New York Times

"I like McCain a lot. A lot."
Sylvester Stallone

"Let's put the United States first again, and John McCain is the man as president who will help us do that."
Joe Lieberman

MITT ROMNEY

Celebrities
Sean Hannity, radio host Laura Ingraham, radio host Jimmy Osmond, singer

Newspaper
National Review
Politicians
Senator Thad Cochran
Senator Jim DeMint
Senator Judd Gregg
Senator Orrin Hatch
Senator Lisa Murkowski
Governor Matt Blunt
Rick Santorum

"I think he's a great man."
Jimmy Osmond

"I will be voting for Mitt Romney in this campaign."
Sean Hannity

"More than the other primary candidates, Romney has President Bush's virtues and avoids his flaws."
National Review

"If you're a Republican, if you're a Republican in the broadest sense, there is only one place to go right now and that's Mitt Romney."
Former Senator, Rick Santorum

MIKE HUCKABEE

Celebrities
Chuck Norris, actor
Ted Nugent, musician
Ric Flair, wrestler

Newspaper
Dallas Morning News
Politicians
Congressman Duncan Hunter
Jim Gilchrist, anti-immigration campaigner
Tim LaHaye, Christian writer

"Mike's a principled, authentic conservative."
Chuck Norris

"Mr Huckabee will help begin the process of solving the illegal immigration problem."
Jim Gilchrist

omg zach braff is dreamy, therefore i give a flying shit about his political views.

and check out huckabee's dream team of support at the bottom.
that has to explain his failures.

know your responsibilities as a citizen

2008-03-17T22:41:23Z

Marijuana tax stamps:
North Carolina has a marijuana tax stamp law.
This law mandates that those who possess marijuana are legally required to purchase and affix state-issued stamps
onto his or her contraband. Failure to do so may result in a fine and/or criminal sanction.

About The Unauthorized Substances Tax
(North Carolina General Statutes 105-113.105 Through 105-113.113)

What is the unauthorized substances tax?
The unauthorized substances tax is an excise tax on controlled substances (marijuana, cocaine, etc.), illicit spirituous liquor ("moonshine"), mash and illicit mixed beverages.

Who is required to pay the tax?
The tax is due by any individual who possesses an unauthorized substance upon which the tax has not been paid, as evidenced by a stamp.

When is the tax due?
The tax is payable within 48 hours after an individual acquires possession of an unauthorized substance upon which the tax has not been paid, as evidenced by a stamp.

Do I have to identify myself when I pay the tax?
No. Individuals who purchase stamps from the Department of Revenue are not required to give their name, address, social security number, or other identifying information.

What should I do with the stamps that I receive after I pay the tax?
The stamps must be permanently affixed to the unauthorized substance. Once the tax due on an unauthorized substance has been paid and the stamps affixed, no additional tax is due even though the unauthorized substance may be handled or possessed by other individuals in the future.

Will the Department of Revenue notify law enforcement if I purchase stamps to affix to my unauthorized substances?
No. Not withstanding any other provision of law, information obtained pursuant to the unauthorized substances tax law is confidential and may not be disclosed or, unless independently obtained, used in a criminal prosecution other than a prosecution for a violation of the unauthorized substances tax law. Revenue employees who divulge information regarding stamp purchasers to law enforcement shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

How are unauthorized substances tax collections used?
Seventy-five percent (75%) of the money collected is returned to the state or local law enforcement agency whose investigation led to the assessment. The remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of the money collected is credited to the General Fund.

If I purchase stamps will I then be in legal possession of the drugs?
No, purchasing stamps only fulfills your civil unauthorized substance tax obligation. You will still be in violation of the criminal statues of North Carolina for possessing the drugs.
What number can I call to get an application for stamps or more information on the unauthorized substances tax?

1-877-308-9103

may 9th @ verizon wireless

2008-02-14T14:48:19Z

here i come! tickets en route.

also, throwing down saturday night in the huntersville area for mike diesel's 85th birthday. 'tis gonna be epic.