Thursday, December 17, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Hint to the GOP
Friday, December 11, 2009
College!
It's Raining...So I wrote a poem
There’s One In All Of Us
With baby teeth wiggling free and baby fat still prevalent on my face
I stared at the dark shadows of the night, the moon being the only source of illumination
You emerged from your abyss, your large spikes dragging across the carpeted floor
You strolled to the end of my bed, the yellow eyes piercing my soul
I quickly shut my eyes and pulled the covers over my trembling body
Turning on the light, you had vanished
At 10. Lighting filled the sky
Tried to sleep, but failed as Zeus struck the earth
You materialized outside of my window, staring me down from the old oak tree
I tried to turn on a light, but failed as darkness engulfed the room
At 12. I viewed a terrifying film
Going to sleep thoughts of fear and death fleeted through my mind
Lowering my head to stare at the wall, you immerged
About to scream, I closed my eyes
At 15. Staying up late to finish work
Meandering down stairs for a snack
You occupy the corner of my eye
Retreating upstairs, food can wait until morning.
At 18. Graduation the next day
Eyes transfixed on the ceiling
Contemplating my future
You emerge from the shadows, claws sharper then ever.
At 27. Getting married tomorrow
Readjusting my pillow
Petrified of commitment
Your spikes strike my head.
At 32. First child arrived
Childhood seemed like eons ago
Ideas of new responsibilities fill my conciseness
Your yellow eyes illuminate the nursery.
At 33. My child had his first nightmare
I recall my childhood
Boyhood adventures; the world seemed like a better place
You look older too
At 49. I turn 50 tomorrow
Scared as hell
Over the hill
Your spikes still gleam crimson red under the moonlight.
At 57. Camping with my kids
Hear noises at night
The trees rustle in the wind
Where the sky meets the earth, I find you.
At 72. I lost my wife yesterday
The lord took her away from me
I hold her tight I lost my love
When I woke, the rain was poring down; you stood over me.
Lying awake at night, I cannot sleep
The groggy summer heat coupled with the relentless buzz of insect wings
My eyes will not close
I lower my head and my eyes focus on the old oak tree
You are sitting their, tail tucked between your legs
The yellow eyes have lost their glint
Wrinkles dominate my face
You turn away
Disappearing into the night
Never to return
I close my eyes
For the final time
Monday, December 7, 2009
Winter Evening
Beautiful piece of music for a winter evening
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpFbpZStr jc
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
The Beatles
Palin...
Interviewer: “What are some of your problems with czars?”
Interviewee: “I’m an American. We don’t have czars in America.”
(We have had czars since Franklin Roosevelt’s administration in the 1930s)
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Photos
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
SI Polo!
Congrats SI Guys Polo...we have now won 100% of our CCS Games...ever. Pioneer taken care of...next is SHP...
Thursday, November 12, 2009
R.I.P Ninja Bunny...We Will Miss You
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Making History
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Ok now im pissed!
A Night Of Story Telling
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Where The Wild Things Are
Where The Wild Things Are is a complex beast. Its a movie about a kids book...except the film is obviously not for children. It is very much an adult adaptation made for people who read the book, cherish it and grew up. I have heard from many people that they didn't like the film, or more frequently that they didn't "get it," and this mindset is partially understandable. The movie is shockingly not a fun whimsical adventure on an island full of furry creatures, but a supremely powerful art film whose resonance is entirely dependent on your own childhood experiences. That’s the biggest “X” factor for this film. What you bring into Where The Wild Things Are will determine what you get out of it, and unlike many other instances where this happens, you can’t really control this one. But if you had a troubled childhood, if you ever felt like a loner and nobody understood you, Where The Wild Things Are has the potential to really speak to you.
It did for me.
It’s often a sad movie, but a lovely and inspired one.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Doing What You Love
Friday, October 2, 2009
Health Care Change
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Level 1 Vs. Warren Miller (The Company Not The Man)
WME V. LEVEL 1 - IN DEPTH (UPDATED SEP. 30)
| Posted on Wednesday September 30, 2009 | 16:00pm | Comments: 8 | |
| Author: Matt Harvey | In channel: News | ||
On September 21st, 2009, the biggest ski media lawsuit in recent history began when Warren Miller Entertainment filed suit against Level 1 Productions. Since then, there has been an unprecedented amount of buzz, speculation and, frankly, shit-talking on the internet and within the industry. There seems to be as much confusion as anything about what’s going on and why, so here are the basics of what is publicly available right now: There are three main parties involved in the lawsuit:Plaintiff: Warren Miller Entertainment, Inc. Defendant: Level 1 Productions
Third party intervenor: Warren Miller, the person
September 21, 2009Warren Miller Entertainment, Inc. (WME) filed a lawsuit in US District Court for the District of Colorado against Level 1 Productions (Level 1). The filing is, of course, too long to reprint here, but key points are that:
The suit states that Level 1 “deliberately and willfully used the Warren Miller name and marks” in Refresh and used such to advertise, without WME’s permission. The main point circulating on the internet since the lawsuit became public is that WME states: “Level 1’s unauthorized use… falsely indicates to consumers that Level 1’s products… are in some manor connected with” WME. WME asserts that Level 1 is receiving the benefit of WME’s efforts to promote Warren Miller for its own gain. It also asserts that Level 1 has and will damage WME’s brand by misrepresenting the Level 1 movie as a WME production. And so WME is asking the courts to:
5. Force Level 1 to pay WME damages incurred by its brand, and legal fees spent to sue, with interest. On the same day as filing the lawsuit, WME also filed a temporary restraining order against Level 1 in order to stop Level 1 from premiering Refresh in Boulder on September 23. September 22, 2009The case of a temporary restraining order (TRO) was brought to court on September 22, before Level 1 was able to respond. The TRO could be enforced by the judge without hearing from Level 1, if some factors were realized, such as it being obvious WME would win the lawsuit or that the premiere could cause harm to the public. The court did not find that these, among other things, were necessarily true, and so the TRO could not be granted on that basis. The only basis left, then, was the claim of copyright infringement. The court stated that it was hesitant to give strong protection to trademarks that are of proper names, i.e. Warren Miller. The court also found that Level 1 “should be entitled to identify [Warren Miller] to the public and advise the public that Mr. Miller does, in fact, appear in their film.” It went on to say that “These uses of Mr. Miller’s name are entirely consonant with the public’s interest in being able to truthfully identify a specific person.” Judge Marcia Krieger denied the TRO, although WME is able to file another TRO and argue it again. September 23, 2009Level 1 premiered Refresh at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO. It was the first public showing of the film after the suit was filed.
September 24, 2009Most people have read this by now, but on September 24, both Level 1 and WME issued statements: “Level 1’s interview, and subsequent inclusion of Warren Miller in our new film, “Refresh,” was motivated by our desire to create a meaningful film that helped to bridge the generation gap and do something good for the sport of skiing. Level 1 has never, nor will ever, have any intention or desire to deceive our audiences into thinking that our films are in any way related to Warren Miller Entertainment, or further, that we are trying to capitalize on the brand and image created and purveyed by Warren Miller Entertainment. To the contrary, we have always gone out of our way to promote the Level 1 brand and our films, as entirely unique within the skiing community. Its disappointing that Warren Miller Entertainment would seek to put a stop to something that in all reality should serve to increase the reach and scope of the Warren Miller name, and in turn, the value of their own brand and films. We’re very pleased by the Judge’s denial of Warren Miller Entertainment’s Motion for Temporary Restraining Order.” – Level 1 “On September 21, 2009, Warren Miller Entertainment (WME) filed a lawsuit against Level 1 Productions seeking to stop Level 1’s intentional misuse of WME’s registered trademarks to promote its latest film release. Beginning with the pioneering work of ski and film icon Warren Miller, and for the last 20 years under WME’s stewardship, WME has invested significant resources in the development and preservation of the Warren Miller brand. The careful and creative use of that brand, and the annual Warren Miller ski films that form the centerpiece of WME’s business, have played an integral role in establishing and defining the ski film industry. Under the trademark laws, but even more critically under a common sense of fairness, WME believes it imperative to retain control of the use of the Warren Miller brand. WME will continue its longstanding support of the ski film industry and its affinity with the community of outdoor enthusiasts, and assures its fans and followers that the regrettably necessary legal steps taken will not adversely affect WME’s support of, and collaboration with, independent film companies and filmmakers.” – WME September 25, 2009Warren Miller, the person, and his personal company, Warren Miller Company, put himself in the mix as a “third party intervenor.” The basis of Miller’s intervention is that the lawsuit is misdirected. He argues that it is not a case of copyright infringement between WME and Level 1, but a contractual case between WME and Miller, which, according to Miller, has no merit. The court document that Warren Miller has filed, which attempts to inject himself as a third party intervenor, states:WME “seeks to mislead this Court in order to obtain improper injunctive relief against” Level 1. It continues, “This is not a case about trademark infringement by Level 1. Rather, this is a case about… Warren Miller’s right to fairly use his name, voice and likeness as he chooses, including as a continuing contributor in ski films such as Level 1’s Refresh.” It then goes on to say that the noncompete between WME and Miller expired in 1999, and thus he is free to do as he pleases, which is “exactly what Warren Miller did in authorizing Level 1 to use his name, voice and likeness…,” according to his filing. WME has not yet responded to the filing.September 29, 2009A court hearing was held on September 29 for planning purposes. Judge Agruello has set October 22 as the date that WME will argue its case. According to the Aspen Daily News, the judge has asked WME to prove:
WME is also arguing that Warren Miller, the person, should not be granted status in the suit. WME must respond this week, and the judge will make a ruling on Monday (October 5). We asked Warren Miller today why he decided to involve himself in the case. Here is his response:“I consider Josh my friend and I have been very impressed with his efforts as a film maker, and more so as a human being. He is a very nice young man, and I was honored to oblige his request to participate in Refresh. I have been invigorated by working with his group, whose passion for skiing matches my own. WME made clear to me long ago that they did not want me involved in their films – so I’ve essentially cut all of my ties to them. I have a legal and moral right to freely use my name, voice, and likeness as I choose. By suing Josh, I feel that WME is challenging my rights as a person and public figure. I will not stand by and let a young, talented artist like Josh get shoved around by a group that, in my opinion, has no genuine regard for the fans.”—Warren Miller |
Sunday, September 20, 2009
A Reflection: Living On A Dream

A Breif Hiatus
Poor Chicken...
Colin Hay
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Magazine Drive...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Sometimes a Hero doesn't have a choice in how they fall.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
School...
Sunday, August 30, 2009
R.I.P Oasis

Saturday, August 29, 2009
Pearl Jam!

Outside Lands!
| Autolux1:00 PM - 1:45 PM |
| Built To Spill2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Silversun Pickups4:15 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Incubus6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Pearl Jam7:50 PM - 9:50 PM |
| Rosin Coven12:40 PM - 1:20 PM |
| Sherry Sirof / Brent Weinbach / Kevin Camia1:40 PM - 2:25 PM |
| Loop!Station2:45 PM - 3:25 PM |
| Gooferman / Fou Fou Ha3:30 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Reggie Watts / Jacob Sirof3:45 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Eric McFadden Trio4:50 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Gooferman / Fou Fou Ha5:30 PM - 5:55 PM |
| Vau de Vire & Madd Vibe Orchestra5:55 PM - 6:35 PM |
| Yard Dogs Road Show7:00 PM - 7:50 PM |
| West Indian Girl1:00 PM - 1:45 PM |
| Zap Mama2:30 PM - 3:20 PM |
| Midnite4:05 PM - 5:05 PM |
| Q-Tip5:50 PM - 6:50 PM |
| Thievery Corporation7:40 PM - 9:00 PM |
| SambaDá1:45 PM - 2:25 PM |
| Zee Avi3:20 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears5:05 PM - 5:45 PM |
| Kinky6:50 PM - 7:35 PM |
| Akron/Family1:45 PM - 2:30 PM |
| The Dodos3:20 PM - 4:10 PM |
| The National5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Tom Jones6:50 PM - 7:50 PM |
| The Duke Spirit1:00 PM - 1:40 PM |
| Los Campesinos!2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
| Blind Pilot4:10 PM - 4:55 PM |
| Tea Leaf Green6:00 PM - 6:45 PM |
| Daneekah1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Kris P2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Adrian & Mysterious D3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
| DJ Zeph4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Motion Potion6:00 PM - 7:45 PM |
| Zion I12:30 PM - 1:20 PM |
| Raphael Saadiq2:05 PM - 3:05 PM |
| Jason Mraz3:50 PM - 4:50 PM |
| Black Eyed Peas5:40 PM - 6:40 PM |
| Dave Matthews Band7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Loop!Station12:00 PM - 12:40 PM |
| Reggie Watts / Jacob Sirof1:00 PM - 1:45 PM |
| Gooferman / Fou Fou Ha1:45 PM - 2:05 PM |
| Eric McFadden Trio2:05 PM - 2:45 PM |
| Sherry Sirof / Brent Weinbach / Kevin Camia3:05 PM - 3:50 PM |
| Rosin Coven4:10 PM - 4:50 PM |
| Gooferman / Fou Fou Ha4:50 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Yard Dogs Road Show5:15 PM - 6:05 PM |
| Vau de Vire Society6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| The Dirtbombs12:45 PM - 1:35 PM |
| Street Sweeper Social Club2:20 PM - 3:10 PM |
| Mastodon3:55 PM - 4:55 PM |
| TV on the Radio5:40 PM - 6:40 PM |
| The Mars Volta7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Infantree12:00 PM - 12:40 PM |
| Extra Golden1:35 PM - 2:15 PM |
| Portugal. The Man3:10 PM - 3:50 PM |
| Bat for Lashes4:55 PM - 5:35 PM |
| Deerhunter6:40 PM - 7:25 PM |
| Albino!12:00 PM - 12:45 PM |
| Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible1:30 PM - 2:20 PM |
| Dengue Fever3:10 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Os Mutantes4:50 PM - 5:50 PM |
| Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band6:40 PM - 7:40 PM |
| Ryan Bingham12:45 PM - 1:25 PM |
| Groundation2:20 PM - 3:05 PM |
| Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
| JJ Grey & Mofro5:50 PM - 6:35 PM |
| U9Lift12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Kris P2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Mozaic3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Isaiah Martin feat. Mark D'Antonio & Dustin Hengle4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Miguel Migs6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Bettye LaVette12:50 PM - 1:50 PM |
| Robert Randolph & the Family Band2:35 PM - 3:35 PM |
| Modest Mouse4:20 PM - 5:20 PM |
| M.I.A.6:05 PM - 7:05 PM |
| Tenacious D7:50 PM - 9:20 PM |
| Eric McFadden Trio12:30 PM - 1:10 PM |
| Sherry Sirof / Brent Weinbach / Kevin Camia1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
| Gooferman / Fou Fou Ha2:15 PM - 2:35 PM |
| Rosin Coven2:35 PM - 3:15 PM |
| Reggie Watts / Jacob Sirof3:35 PM - 4:20 PM |
| Loop!Station4:40 PM - 5:20 PM |
| Gooferman / Fou Fou Ha5:20 PM - 5:45 PM |
| Vau de Vire & Madd Vibe Orchestra5:45 PM - 6:25 PM |
| Yard Dogs Road Show6:50 PM - 7:50 PM |
| Cage the Elephant12:45 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Atmosphere2:15 PM - 3:05 PM |
| The Dead Weather3:50 PM - 4:50 PM |
| Ween5:35 PM - 7:35 PM |
| Big Light12:00 PM - 12:40 PM |
| The Morning Benders1:30 PM - 2:10 PM |
| Matt & Kim3:05 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Heartless Bastards4:50 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Darondo with Nino Moschella12:00 PM - 12:40 PM |
| Lenka1:25 PM - 2:10 PM |
| The Avett Brothers2:55 PM - 3:55 PM |
| Lucinda Williams4:45 PM - 5:45 PM |
| Band of Horses6:40 PM - 7:40 PM |
| Other Lives12:40 PM - 1:20 PM |
| John Vanderslice2:10 PM - 2:50 PM |
| Calexico3:55 PM - 4:40 PM |
| Brett Dennen5:45 PM - 6:35 PM |
| Vin Sol12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Dirty Rotten1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
| D-Sharp3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Amp Live4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Mancub6:00 PM - 7:45 PM |



