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Jonathan Chait
Jonathan Chait | |
Born | 1972 |
Nationality | American |
Education | University of Michigan |
Occupation | Journalist, editor, author |
Notable credit(s) | senior editor at The New Republic; former assistant editor of The American Prospect; author of The Big Con; former fellow at New American Foundation; frequent guest on BloggingHeads.tv |
Jonathan Chait (/ˈtʃeɪt/; born 1972) is a commentator and writer for New York magazine. He was previously a senior editor at The New Republic and a former assistant editor of The American Prospect. He also writes a periodic column in the Los Angeles Times.
Personal life[edit]
Chait was born to a Jewish family,[1] the son of a doctor and a small business owner/entrepreneur, grew up in the suburbs of Detroit and is a graduate of the University of Michigan. There he wrote for The Michigan Daily and co-founded The Michigan Independent. He lives in Washington DC and is married to Robin Chait, an education-policy analyst at the Center for American Progress think tank.
Chait began working at The New Republic in 1995. In January 2010, The New Republic replaced The Plank, TNR's group blog, with the Jonathan Chait Blog. His writing has also appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Slate and Reason. He took over The New Republic's TRB column from Peter Beinart in March 2007. His columns from 2008 are a finalist for the National Magazine Award, in the category of best commentary.
On Sep 12, 2007, his book, THE BIG CON: The true story of how Washington got hoodwinked and hijacked by crackpot economics, was published by Houghton-Mifflin.
On March 16, 2009, Chait appeared on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report to counter conservative arguments that the New Deal was a failure.[2] The impetus for that appearance was an article he wrote for The New Republic called "Wasting Away in Hooverville".[3]
Chait also appears in "The Rivalry," a 2007 HBO documentary about the history and culture of the Michigan-Ohio State football rivalry.
Chait joined the staff of New York magazine on September 6, 2011, leaving his post of Senior Editor at The New Republic.[4] Chait explained the move as follows: "Obviously I love TNR and had no plans to leave, but the opportunity at New York was irresistible. Everybody who works there raves about it, and my friends in journalism have noticed for a while it's become phenomenal — 'the best magazine in America,' as one editor friend of mine told me".[5]
Chait usually writes about domestic politics and policy. Many of his writings are critiques of what he perceives to be illogical positions taken by conservatives. A self-described liberal hawk,[6] he has however written pieces critical of left-wing figures such as Naomi Klein,[7] and also wrote a TNR cover article condemning the state of Delaware.[8] He makes frequent use of humor[citation needed] and sarcasm.
He drew considerable attention with his "Case for Bush Hatred", in which he defended his dislike not only of Bush's policies but also his personality and mannerisms, including the perceived falseness of the then-president's political persona.[9]
Chait took a dim view of the presidential candidacies of Howard Dean, John Kerry and Hillary Clinton, believing that all of them suffered problems with electability. During the 2008 presidential race, Chait wrote many items supportive of Barack Obama.
Chait also occasionally writes about sports, particularly stories involving his alma mater, the University of Michigan. Chait strongly criticized the editorial staff of the Detroit Free Press following a controversial article by Michael Rosenberg that alleged systematic infractions of NCAA rules by the Michigan football program under former head coach Rich Rodriguez. Chait suggested Rosenberg's editor should "lose his job" and called the investigation's methodology "journalistic malpractice."[10] On February 22, 2010, following an investigation stemming from allegations raised in Rosenberg's article, UM announced that the NCAA has found probable cause that the school committed five major violations,[11] corroborating some but not all of the allegations in Rosenberg's article. On May 24, 2010 the University of Michigan responded to the NCAA Notice of Allegations, stating in part, "the University is satisfied that the initial media reports were greatly exaggerated if not flatly incorrect.";[12] after which, Chait claimed that Rosenberg's allegations that Rodriguez "operated a football sweatshop has been totally debunked."[13]
- The Big Con: Crackpot Economics and the Fleecing of America. Boston: Mariner Books, 2008 [reprint edition]. ISBN 0-547-08570-2.
- ^ Jewish Journal: "What will New Republic exodus mean for American Jewish thought?" by Anthony Weiss December 9, 2014
- ^ Video of Chait's appearance on The Colbert Report, March 16, 2009.
- ^ Jonathan Chait, "Wasting Away in Hooverville," The New Republic, 18 March 2009.
- ^ "On Media: Jonathan Chait to New York; Timothy Noah to New Republic," Politico, September 6, 2011.
- ^ "On Media: Jonathan Chait to New York; Timothy Noah to New Republic," Politico, September 6, 2011.
- ^ http://www.tnr.com/blog/jonathan-chait/the-yokes-you-krauthammer
- ^ http://www.tnr.com/politics/story.html?id=69067f1c-d089-474b-a8a0-945d1deb420b
- ^ Chait, Jonathan. "Rogue State". new republic. The New Republic. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A46805-2003Oct18?language=printer
- ^ http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=982287
- ^ http://www.detnews.com/article/20100224/SPORTS0201/2240376/1131/SPORTS0201/NCAA--U-M-broke-football-rules
- ^ http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/052510aad.html
- ^ http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1088066
External links[edit]
- Short biography and recent articles from The New Republic
- Video discussions/debates involving Chait on BloggingHeads.tv
- Jonathan Chait's posts on New York Magazine's Daily Intel blog


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Today Show Aretha Franklin interview: Whitney Houston was on her way to a comeback, Franklin says
Aretha Franklin appeared on the Today Show Friday in an exclusive interview with Today's Al Roker.
The Queen of Soul told Roker how she reacted to the death of her goddaughter Whitney Houston.
She said she was in a hotel room in North Carolina watching TV when she heard the news.
"What?! This cannot be. What is this?," Franklin told Roker that was her first reaction to the news.
She said Houston had "conquered her challenges" and was on her to a comeback.
Franklin will be singing at Houston's funeral and said "it's not going to be easy."
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I have been looking for grasses very recently and found some nurseries' stock still in dormancy. The pots looked like dead grass. I bought some dormant miscanthus from Bedlam Gardens and it is growing well now. The four businesses listed below all had some nice choices. I had particularly good luck with knowledgeable staff at Bedlam and Ontario. There is a married couple, Barbara and Skip, who are usually out near the trees at Ontario Orchards. They are fantastic! The lady at Bedlam Gardens was willing to dig very small specimens of miscanthus for me so I could afford 10 plants. Don't be shocked at the prices of nice potted specimens. They definitely arent cheap. Mudlady Bedlam Gardens 1893 Route 34B, Kingferry, NY 13081 (315) 364-8725. Ontario Orchards Phoenix Flower Farm Very near Oliver Paine. Google will take you to their web sites and explicit driving directions. |
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From Green Right Now Reports
The Environmental Protection Agency's Region 5 has awarded $190,000 in grants for projects to enhance environmental education and awareness in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio.
These annual grants are given to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community groups, tribes, schools and universities.
"EPA is pleased to support innovative programs that help increase knowledge about environmental issues through hands-on training and also provide tangible benefits to communities," EPA Regional Environmental Education Coordinator Megan Gavin said in a statement.
The grants announced are:
Monmouth College, Monmouth, Ill. – Received $35,137 for Green and Growing, an educational program providing training, field trips, and project-based learning about sustainable gardening to the Monmouth community. Contact Brenda Tooley, 309-457-2277.
Lake County Solid Waste Management District, Merrillville, Ind. — Received $32,131 for Environmental Stewardship Begins at Home. It provides workshops and special events on hazardous household waste disposal to several underserved urban communities in East Chicago, Hammond, and Whiting, Ind. Contact Jeanette Romano, 219-769-3820.
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich. — Received $34,217 for Michigan Agriculture and Climate Change: Deliberating toward Stewardship. This initiative aims to increase awareness about soil carbon sequestration and field crop agriculture's role in climate change by working with field crop farmers and training MSU Extension educators. Contact Ashley Speer, 517-355-5040 x286.
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, Ohio — Received $44,360. The funding will expand the garden's Green Corps, provide classroom teaching, field trips, and hands-on training on pollution prevention, energy efficiency, urban sustainability, and water and watershed protection to high school students from underserved Cleveland area neighborhoods. Contact Molly Molpus, 216-707-2814.
Regents of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn. — Received $44,155 for its School Forest Carbon Sequestration Modeling Pilot, which will train Minnesota teachers to challenge high school students to explore and think about global climate change in a local context. Students will investigate current carbon sequestration in their school forest and apply what they learn to the environment beyond their school. Contact Elizabeth Rumsey, 218-726-7471.


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Recast: If Hans Zimmer had a clue, this is what The Rock's soundtrack would've sounded like
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Introduction: Simon & Garfunkel "America" - Here we have epic patriotic sounding music being played as we bury some soldiers. That's all well and good but the plot of The Rock is going to be filled with holes, so we might as well start with a song that's filled with holes as well.
Nicholas Cage disarms a bomb: The Beatles "Don't Bother Me" - Immediately before this scene we see Nicolas Cage get a $600 copy of Meet the Beatles in the mail (frame-by-frame analysis leads us to believe this is probably one of the original Stereo versions, based on the coloration and "Capitol Full Dimensional Stereo" logo it could be ST-2027, which tends to sell for around $100-$150. We might be wrong since we can't see the records' label though). You'd think this incredibly intense scene would feature a song from the album it just mentioned, even if it is a little ironic.
"What kind of fucked up tour is this?" Motorhead "Marching Off to War" - We see the ex-patriots lead by Ed Harris locking up civilians as hostages and what does Hans Zimmer do for this scene? He has the same goddamn song that he uses the rest of the film. How about instead of using a bunch of string quartets and big drums we use the real deal? "Marching Off to War" is a perfect song for this scene. Also, this is a Michael Bay movie after all, so we might as well assume all over-the top scenes will be accompanied by over the top songs (but we're not conceding to use pop-rock from 1996 here).
The chase scene (you know, with the Ferrari): Black Sabbath "Children of the Grave" - Here's another case of Hans Zimmer not knowing what the hell he's doing. This is an awesome chase scene through San Francisco (complete with cars flying over the hills) with a Ferrari chasing a Hummer, and what does he do? Strings? Seriously? How about we insert the epic "Children of the Grave" to supplement this equally epic scene?
Sneaking into Alcatraz: Bob Dylan "All Along the Watchtower" - It might be our sick taste for irony, but something about playing a song with the first line "there must be some way out of here" while Connery and company sneak into Alcatraz could be beautiful. We're going with the Dylan version simply because Hendrix's doesn't feel right. A reprise of the song would work for the shower massacre scene as well.
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What most people miss at Machu Picchu
Peru's Machu Picchu, discovered 100 years ago by Hiram Bingham III. (BBC)
On 24 July, 1911, Hiram Bingham III, a young history lecturer from Yale University, climbed a steep slope in the Peruvian Andes and, to his surprise, encountered the greatest archaeological find of the 20th Century: Machu Picchu.
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More than a million people are expected to visit the site this anniversary year. Most of them will be day trippers who travel to Peru from the far reaches of the globe, who sit on three-and-a-half-hour train rides from Cusco and spend only a few hours at one of the world's most spectacular ancient sites before starting their journeys home.
Machu Picchu is relatively compact, so it is possible to see the greatest hits of the Incas in a half a day: the elegant Sun Temple, the surreal Royal Mausoleum, the monolithic shrines of the Sacred Plaza and the mysteriously carved Intihuatana stone. But travellers who are willing to make a multi-day hike along the Inca Trail to arrive at dawn or add an extra day to their itineraries by spending a night in Aguas Calientes, the charmingly tacky tourist town that sits 2,000ft below the ruins, have enough time to explore some of the other wonders lurking in the hidden corners of the Lost City of the Incas.
While the day trippers are coming in by train and the most popular spots of Machu Picchu are deluged at rush hour (roughly 11 am to 3 pm), here are five remarkable but often overlooked sights that reward the most intrepid travellers.
Temple of the Moon
Early birds begin lining up before dawn in Aguas Calientes to catch the first buses up to Machu Picchu, and for a good reason. Only the first 400 people to sign in at the park's entry gate are granted permission to climb Mt Huayna Picchu, the 679ft high green spike that appears in the background of most classic Machu Picchu photos. While the view from Huayna Picchu is impressive, few of those who climb the peak take advantage of their opportunity to see the even more impressive Templo de la Luna, or Temple of the Moon. Tucked into a complex of caves hidden from the main ruins is an otherworldly shrine — possibly a burial site — built directly into the mountain rock. The Temple of the Moon features some of the finest stonework in Machu Picchu: classic trapezoidal Inca niches and double-jamb doorways.
Mt Machu Picchu
The Machu Picchu citadel is bookended by two apus, or sacred peaks. Mt Huayna Picchu marks the north end of the site; to the south stands Mt Machu Picchu. Both offer spectacular views, but while Mt Huayna Picchu turns away would-be visitors, the summit of Mt Machu Picchu nearly always stands empty.
The reason may be the difference in height. At 1,640ft, Mt Machu Picchu is more than twice as tall as its sister peak. But the reward for the 90-minute climb up flights of ancient stone stairs is the most incredible view that can be achieved (short of a helicopter) of how Machu Picchu was carefully integrated into its natural surroundings. Distant, skyscraping Andean peaks tower in the distance while the winding Urubamba River nearly wraps itself around the main site like a python.
Almost from the moment Hiram Bingham stumbled, slackjawed, upon the main ruins of Machu Picchu 100 years ago, experts have struggled to figure out why the Incas chose such an uninviting — if gorgeous — setting to build in. Much recent scholarship has focused on how the buildings at Machu Picchu were designed specifically to interact with the sun, stars and surrounding landscape. The most famous example is the Sun Temple, or Torreon, where each year on the winter solstice (21 June in the southern hemisphere) a beam of light shines through a window, forming a mysterious rectangle atop a slab of granite.
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You play as a knight/thief/bard in a Medieval Europe setting but the catch is that the game is more realistic than what you expect as it will not have any magic, mythical monsters or over the top weapons/armor. What the game does have, however, sounds incredibly interesting: We're mixing the freedom and mechanics of Skyrim, the setting of Mount and Blade, the storytelling styles of The Witcher and Red Dead Redemption, and the tough combat dynamics of Dark Souls into a single, gorgeous package. That's certainly a lot of great buzz words here. The games that have inspired the project are all incredibly loved but the thought of mixing the best elements into one project certainly gets gamers buzzing with anticipation. Kingdom Come: Deliverance's Kickstarter success is no huge surprise. It was good idea that was presented with a unique hook, fantastic visuals, solid gameplay and all presented by a team that are incredibly passionate about the game. The game was funded with the help of Kickstarter with an initial goal of £300,000 that was funded in just under 2 days. Before all this, a Czech private investor worth over $1.5 billion decided to kick a few bucks to the developers to help drive the project forward. Warhorse, the developers, decided to take this a step forward by putting the project forward onto Kickstarter as a way to show that there really was a big audience interested. The investor was impressed and decided to give more funding to the project. Kickstarter acted as the catalyst for the Kingdom Come formula and helped the game secure even more funding. Yet why did this incredibly ambitious project take to Kickstarter to be publicly funded by those interested, instead of being picked up by a publisher? Warhorse, the development team behind the game, stated in their Kickstarter that they planned to build a prototype of the game using their initial investor's money and then pitch it to a publisher. Despite how great the game looks and plays, they encountered a major issue with many of the publisher's marketing teams. They said that the marketing team were unhappy with the game and that it was "Too niche. There's no magic. People want wizards and dragons." The game was rejected largely because of its main feature as "there is no easy box for marketing to pigeonhole it in." Instead of being deferred from continuing the development, Warhorse Studios left it up to the public to decide with this Kickstarter. Basically, this whole Kickstarter project acts as both an asset to the development team to show their investor that people want to play this game but also acts as a giant middle finger to those publishers who said that no one would buy it. The fact of the matter is that publishers were afraid to take the risk with this game and that's a big problem in a franchise where creativity and ambitious ideas flourish. However, that is not to say that all publishers are conservative. One of our favourite publishers in recent times is good ol' Ubisoft. Ubisoft is guilty to some extent of playing it safe with their titles but last year, the publishers did something incredibly risky that many people imagined was a complete joke. A website and trailer was released in April 2013 that showed off a game that was Far Cry 3 meeting "a VHS version of the future ". The title Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon was a DLC expansion about futuristic cyborgs in a dystopian 2007 served up with a coat of neon and a huge amount of 80's references. It was so far removed from the initial Far Cry 3 that it took everyone by surprise but it still went on to sell over 1 million copies which is just under a quarter of what Far Cry 3 sold. A DLC expansion that essentially borrows the framework of the main game but turns the experience into something original is a good example of risk taking publishers should be aiming to do instead of attempting to just add micro-transactions. It doesn't take as much effort as the main game because most of the work is already done, all you need is a good story and a good theme in place. As a publisher, you ought to curry the favour of your customers by releasing more genuinely good content rather than taking away from the whole experience with in-game transactions. That's just an example of the "small time" risks publishers ought to be taking. Other examples of risk taking on new IPs for Ubisoft include Child of Light, Valiant Hearts, The Division and the obvious one, Watch_Dogs; All of which have great concepts initially but are still taking time to form into proper fully-fledged games. Ubisoft are a shining example of how publishers should act and should try to be risky. In terms of investing into a fully-fledged game, I can understand why publishers are cautious. At the end of the day, the videogame industry is still an industry and the goals of any industry is to make dollars. Billions of them. Making money for publishers is like gambling in a casino. If you win big playing blackjack, you wouldn't immediately take your chips to the roulette table to test your luck. You stick to what you know. That's why we're seeing a lot of "annual releases" in franchises because the publishers are comfortable with the franchise. For example, the Call Of Duty franchise is an annual release because the publishers know that chugging out a game per year is a guaranteed 10 million copies sold which is a guaranteed half a billion revenue. It makes sense from a financial standpoint but as a consumer, it can be frustrating if you're looking for something new. But what do developers do when they have a great idea and no funding? Go to Kickstarter. If you don't know what Kickstarter is, I'll give you a brief explanation. Kickstarter is a site where you pitch a project/service and received funding anonymously through the internet to create the proposed idea. Many games have actively been funded through Kickstarter such as Star Citizen and Broken Age. Kickstarter has funded a lot projects that many publishers would pass up on for being "too niche" or "too limited" in the scope of reaching as much of an audience as possible. If you see a title on Kickstarter that interests you, feel free to act as your own publisher and directly invest in it and cut out the middle man. No longer will you have to hope that a successful publisher picks up the ambitious title but you can just simple invest your money right there. However, a publisher would still be much appreciated if the developers want to send the title to as many different platforms as possible and not just PC only. We need more publishers to pick up ambitious titles rather than just through Kickstarter because there's a lot of great games going under the console gamer's radar as there's simple no other way to play it. The success of Kingdom Come: Deliverance's funding shows that as long as the core concept is interesting, the money will come. More publishers need to realise that as long as the initial idea is solid and gathering interest, it will pay off in the long run. Investing in the little guys with good ideas will lead to bigger projects with even better ideas. Kingdom Come: Deliverance gained its funding and is already underway with enough money to fulfill the project, which is outlandishly cheaper than other triple A projects. Publishers like big sales and titles but releasing risky titles that have been gaining momentum is a sure fire way to satisfy both the company's need to make money and fans of video game's need to see something brand-new in this franchise that is often over-saturated. We want your opinions on the matter! Should publishers play risky business and have a gamble on lesser-known titles that should rightfully be given a chance? Or is it up to the developers themselves to Kickstart the game? Let us know what you think in the comments below or on the forums and be sure to check back for some more engaging editorials. ambaryerno We NEED more risky titles like Kingdom Come. The constant retreads of CoD and Battlefield is getting monotonous, and when the biggest "innovation" they can make to the series is…a dog…it's just one big joke. There was a time when developers and publishers believed that a game WOULD NOT sell if it wasn't fresh and unique, even in franchise titles. It's why Zelda 2 was so radically different from the original Legend of Zelda. For all the flak they've gotten, at least Nintendo still seems to understand that concept, trying original ways to tweak the formula for even their long running series like Mario and Zelda by taking the familiar but putting a fresh spin on it. Do they always work out? No, but the effort stands out compared to every Call of Duty looking, playing, and essentially being the EXACT SAME every time. We need that same attitude throughout the the gaming industry again. Stop giving us the same crap dolled up in a new package. Every MMO and fantasy RPG is pretty much exactly the same. It's boring. Give us something unique like Kingdom Come or Mount and Blade. Something that stands apart and treads new ground. Leviathan Why can't #steam pick it up n make a mod that adds new classes and NPCs and races? Leviathan Besides realistic lifestyle is awesome! Majic is not necessary nor dragons with everything else this game offers. It's the last game we'll ever own….til come out with something else awesome lol That guy from the net wowowo, hold there, Battlefield has the whole levolution thingy, new game modes and options and such, as well as its not an annual release. As for the Kingdom Come, already pledged 30$, its gonna be sweet. Millan Singh You know this article lacks a link to the actual campaign… Nathan Hughes Seems like we had a hyperlink error in the article. Thanks for pointing it out! Jan Smejkal Also Ubisoft greenlit a very niche game – dungeon crawler Might and Magic X. Only thanks to the then-recent success of Kickstarter games. It seems that Ubisoft is the only one of the big players who wants differentiate their income and not only keep milking the same few franchises. http://www.onlysp.com/ Nick Calandra I think 2K and Ubisoft would have been the biggest possibilities for a buyer for Kingdom Come. Just seems like it would fit their business models in my opinion. Terminus I don't think Daniel Vávra, head developer of this game, would even talk to them. He created Mafia and wrote story for Mafia 2 but Take2 kept talking into development process and in the end released Mafia 2 before it was ready, hence cutting the story and several endings to one. That's why he left 2k Czech and created Warhorse. k99 I think what we wittness here is the evolution in distribution. A decade ago, noone could even imagine such a tool like Kickstarter, that would one day fund the good ideas. That's the pro: the backers invest relatively expendable amount of money to allow the developer to give it a shot. Kickstarter more or less replace the job of publishers's marketing dpts. The con for a backer is the idea might not really be the "good" one (and for the developer, he failed to market his really good idea properly). But right here is the charm: at the cost of minimal risks the backers actually CREATE the marketing analysis up to the degree the marketing specalists would never reach. Then the burden of making quality product is now really up on the developer. This is very good; because the market will get purified from the inside out. Summarizing: this "direct-to-enduser" business model is waaay better. To fund a project, it takes small money from many (backers), rather than big money from one (publisher). Developer is no longer manipulated by the one money-owner. Is self-motivated to create the product the backers will like. Creates own promotion for future projects. Building its brandname. In that perspective, publishers' role has been historically fulfilled. Private money should get transferred to the creative people this way in all entertainment industries; cinematography, music, sports too.


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Conservatorium Hotel
Rating: 5.0 Pearls
Vondelpark & Museum Quarter, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Conservatorium Hotel delivers a true five-pearl experience in Amsterdam's residential Museum Quarter. It's housed in a 100-year-old former bank building, and the hotel's warm, modern design melds seamlessly with the structure; the stunning atrium lobby, for example, is industrial-chic, featuring wood, brick, and glass. The rooms are decorated in earthy neutrals and every detail was considered, from the placement of the electrical outlets to the reading lights by the bed to the high-tech controls for the lighting and blinds; some rooms have duplex layouts and exposed structural beams. Bathrooms are gorgeous, with rainfall showerheads, stone tile, LCD mirror TVs and micro cotton towels. The big, modern fitness center, stylish indoor pool, and lovely spa, all located below ground, are highlights. It's a premier choice for luxury travelers looking to trade a central location for added space and quiet.
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Park Hotel, Amsterdam
Rating: 4.0 Pearls
Vondelpark & Museum Quarter, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Park Hotel is a stylish property near the Museum Quarter. A cozy library, art gallery, and fun, contemporary design give the hotel a boutique feel. Rooms are modern and include great amenities such as flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, minibars, and highly praised signature beds. The lobby has an appealing fireplace, and the trendy Momo Restaurant serves Pan Asian fare. Other hotel features include a modern fitness center with personal trainers available (open 24 hours), bike and Vespa rentals, and a bar off the lobby. The hotel caters well to business travelers as well, featuring 9 possible event spaces , meeting packages, and audiovisual equipment. But the hotel's hip style and kid-friendly amenities (cribs, high chairs, and babysitting services are available) keep a diverse crowd of traverlers coming through its doors. With a great location between Vondelpark and the Canal Ring, this hotel is a great pick for those who don't mind having to take the tram to the sights in the Old Center.
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NH Museum Quarter
Rating: 3.5 Pearls
Vondelpark & Museum Quarter, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The NH Museum Quarter overlooks a picturesque canal, and is within walking distance of Amsterdam's famous museums and the nearby Canal Ring. It's far from the most compelling hotel in the city, opting for a more conservative, dated design style, with an ambiance that pales in comparison to the sophisticated College Hotel nearby. But the rates are slightly more reasonable and the outdoor courtyard gives it some extra appeal. Top-floor rooms each have an incredible wall of windows, sloping at a gentle angle from floor-to-ceiling, with impressive views of the canal or the inner courtyard. A bit removed from the city center and its congested traffic, the hotel is also popular with business travelers, who can stay easily connected to the southern business district. The hotel also has its own underground parking.
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Conscious Hotel Vondelpark
Rating: 3.0 Pearls
Vondelpark & Museum Quarter, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The 81-room Conscious Hotel Vondelpark is the sister hotel to the Conscious Hotel Museum Square, and has a similar trendy, quirky feel. The lobby here also features a vibrant green plant wall, but rustic wood floors and a small bar/lounge allow the space to feel a bit more warm and inviting. The guest rooms are a bit smaller than those at Museum Square, but they're bright, fresh, and comfortable with cozy beds adorned in crisp white bedding. Floral wall murals add a vibrant pop of color, and unique eco-conscious touches abound -- tables are made from recycled coffee cup holders, and the bathroom counters are actually constructed from a recycled pressed-paper material. The hotel does lack certain amenities, such as a fitness center, but guests have access to the nearby David Lloyd Overtoom fitness center for a daily fee. A stylish breakfast bar serves an organic breakfast, and afterward visitors can rent one of the electric scooters to traverse the city. It's a good value, despite the location in residential Vondelpark.
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Hotel Blyss
Rating: 3.0 Pearls
Vondelpark & Museum Quarter, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The 40-room Hotel Blyss is a decent value pick in residential Vondelpark. The lobby is trendy, featuring a gas fireplace, a bar, damask-style wallpaper, rustic wood floors, and modern furniture, but it sets an expectation for the hotel that the rooms don't live up to. The rooms are quite basic (their only real design element being an accent wallpaper wall), with double beds made up of two single beds pushed together, and small (in some rooms, tiny) flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms appear reasonably cute and modern, but some can have issues, such as shower water flowing across the entire floor, or signs of muck and mold. A nicer part of the hotel is the study area, which features an Apple iMac and sleek black seating. The breakfast room has a retro vibe with a black-and-white checkered floor and red vinyl seating. When the price is right, it's a fine choice for guests who don't mind sacrificing a few frills.
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Conscious Hotel Museum Square
Rating: 3.0 Pearls
Vondelpark & Museum Quarter, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The eco-themed Conscious Hotel Museum Square is a quirky, modern establishment within walking distance of the Van Gogh Museum and local tram stations. The lobby features an overflowing live plant wall, which pops against the mostly white area. The eco theme is evident in the tree photo murals decorating the walls in the rooms, but they add a warm touch; without the extra color, the hotel might feel too cold. The rooms are quite large for Amsterdam, and floor-to-ceiling windows allow in lots of natural light for a bright and open feel. Rooms are simple and clean, with soft beds, basic, white bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs -- but no other amenities, not even a mini-fridge or coffeemaker. There's a bright and modern breakfast buffet, which offers a daily organic continental breakfast. There is no on-site fitness center or meeting spaces, which make the hotel a poor option for business travelers -- but overall it's a solid value option for tourists.
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Sandton Hotel de Filosoof
Rating: 3.0 Pearls
Vondelpark & Museum Quarter, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Calling all non-conformists -- this quirky hotel in the residential Voldelpark area has 38 rooms and suites based on unique philosophical and/or cultural themes. Taking residence in a few 19th century buildings, every detail -- down to the steep spiral staircase -- has oodles of character. But while character is prevalent, luxury is not (many areas are in desperate need of a fresh coat of paint). Whom will Sandton Hotel de Filosoof appeal to? For twenty-something couples who prefer to avoid the sterile chain hotels and gravitate toward the unusual, this is ideal. Each room has a distinct color scheme, and amateurish artwork to boot. Deluxe rooms and suites are more spacious, and some come with kitchens and small balconies. There are good communal areas for a hotel of this size (including the bar), but the outdated breakfast room is a hard sell for the expensive meal ticket. Perhaps the biggest amenity is the garden at the back of the hotel -- a lovely place to relax and meet fellow like-minded travelers. Overall, few in-room amenities make it clear that this is simply a place to lay the head after experiencing all that Amsterdam has to offer.
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Memphis EMB Hotel
Rating: 3.0 Pearls
Vondelpark & Museum Quarter, Amsterdam, Netherlands
There is little that marks the Memphis EMB Hotel as particularly remarkable beyond, perhaps, its pleasant location in an upmarket neighborhood just south of Vondelpark. Rooms are functional and decor is modern, but many showed signs of wear and even damp, and most of the hotel feels in need of a refresh. In addition to these shortcomings, the hotel lacked many of the frills or facilities you might expect from an advertised four-star property -- the overall package (and price) feels decidedly mid-range. The nearby and similarly priced Conscious Hotel Museum Square is much more appealing.
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Hotel Fita
Rating: 2.5 Pearls
Vondelpark & Museum Quarter, Amsterdam, Netherlands
An intimate, 15-room hotel in a four-floor building, Hotel Fita offers a superb location one block from the Stedelijk and Van Gogh Museum and two blocks from the Rijksmuseum. Rooms are simple but thoughtfully put together, and come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. The Fita offers an ample free breakfast featuring Dutch pancakes, but lacks the facilities of nearby hotels such as the Marriott. A stay here is a good choice for travelers who want a simple affordable stay, with ready access to the museums and the tram a block away.
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Inner Amsterdam
Rating: 2.0 Pearls
Vondelpark & Museum Quarter, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Inner Amsterdam is a low-budget, two-pearl hostel aimed at travelers who want to save money. The property is located in a convenient and quiet residential neighborhood with fast access to a tram stop and several posh restaurants and shops. However, the vibe inside the hostel is somewhat impersonal and strict, with posted signs warning guests not to leave their baggage unattended or smoke marijuana in front of the property. There are cleanliness and maintenance issues inside the dormitories and private rooms. Freebies include Wi-Fi and breakfast, but there is no air-conditioning.
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Kenai Man convicted of tax evasion and remanded to jail, pending sentencing
Anchorage, Alaska – U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced today that Michael A. Spisak, a resident of Kenai Alaska, d.b.a. Ram Aviation and Hunt and Fish, Alaska, LLC, was found guilty of tax evasion by a jury in federal court.
Spisak, 49, was convicted after a jury trial before Chief United States District Court Judge Ralph R. Beistline and remanded to jail pending sentencing.
According to the evidence introduced at trial, Michael Spisak is a commercial pilot who has worked as a hunting and fishing assistant guide and transporter since the 1980's. The jury found that Spisak was responsible person for not paying over the income taxes, social security taxes and medicare taxes withheld from employees of two companies which Spisak either controlled or owned, namely TransNorthern Aviation, Inc. and Bellair, Inc. As a result in 2005, Spisak was personally assessed tax penalties totaling in excess of $200,000.
To evade the payment of the tax penalties, the evidence presented at trial showed Spisak engaged in several acts of tax evasion: he created nominee companies to hold aircraft which he either used in his businesses or controlled; he created an overseas bank account in Belize; he placed assets in the names of others; he paid creditors but not the United States government; he caused his financial obligations to be paid through or in the names of others; he transferred funds through the bank accounts of his children and he provided false or incomplete information to the IRS and to his tax preparer. The purpose of these actions was to evade taxes properly due and owing.
The Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division, conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Spisak. "The real victim of tax fraud is the honest taxpayer - the person who pays their taxes and trusts that everyone else does the same," said Kenneth Hines, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in the Pacific Northwest. "By investigating those who attempt to hide their assets and evade their taxes, IRS Criminal Investigation helps assure the honest citizen of the integrity of our nation's tax system."
Chief Judge Beistline scheduled sentencing for January 10, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. The law provides for a total maximum sentence of 5 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler praised the work of the investigative team and further noted, "The vast majority of American citizens and businesses calculate and pay all federal taxes. We continue to vigorously pursue those who take active steps to hide, cheat and withhold monies properly due as part of their tax obligations."


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Pattern is from 10/2012 Burda Style magazine and I loved it at first sight.
According to the pattern dress is tailored obliquely so the blue strips are going diagonally on the front lower part.
Feb 20, 2013, 05.29 AMby JillStraw
great version of this dress… i love the color you chose as well… it feels uplifting for winter. congratulations!
Feb 6, 2013, 12.24 PMby craftycritter
Beautiful dress! Is the pattern available online? I cannot wait to make this gorgeous dress! x
Feb 8, 2013, 09.14 AMby cocoretro
Jan 25, 2013, 01.24 AMby jpv123
Beautifully done. The fabric you chose really shows the bias draped front to full effect. But one question – did you line it? Would you advise me to line it when I make my version?
Jan 25, 2013, 09.08 AMby cocoretro
Thank you! No, the dress is not lined but you can add lining if you are skilled enough. If not, I would recommend you to wear half or full slip beneath the dress.
Jan 11, 2013, 03.57 PMby corduroycoat
Gorgeous dress and it looks marvelous on you! Fantastic work!
Jan 25, 2013, 09.09 AMby cocoretro
Thank you!
Jan 11, 2013, 02.36 PMby merimej
Haljina je ispala odlica a jos bolje vam stoji :D…
Jan 25, 2013, 09.09 AMby cocoretro
Hvala na komplimentu :)
Jan 10, 2013, 09.57 PMby barmaglot
What a great dress! love it!
Jan 10, 2013, 09.30 PMby chillwear
Just beautiful, must make this dress!
Jan 9, 2013, 10.07 PMby mokosha
savrsena je.. tvoja verzija mi se najvise svidja :)
Jan 9, 2013, 06.37 PMby Linda74Sews
What a great dress! How did I miss it. It turned out wonderful. I am always looking for dress styles to make my daughter. This is a winner. Lovely.
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- The Gathering
We met at the Lunar Festival area in Orgrimmar, near the flight path.
- Annual Passes
As you can see, many in the WoW Insider family of guilds have annual passes. But really, the Tyrael's Charger mount is pretty.
- Darnassus
We had three helpers from The Insiders (max level guild) use Have Group, Will Travel in order to summon us to enemy cities for Elders of the Alliance. First stop was Darnassus. There were deaths, but Mass Resurrection is an awfully nice thing.
- Ironforge
Many, many deaths in Ironforge. That one is just tough due to its location.
- Stormwind City
Happily, Stormwind's elder is sitting outside, mostly unprotected. So the final stop of our Elders of the Alliance tour was simple. Achievement spam!
- Thunder Bluff
The elder for Thunder Bluff and the story of Ezra.
- Next stop: Undercity
We mage ported into the Undercity to get the final elder for Elders of the Horde.
- The Ruins
It was tough to get a good screenshot inside the Throne Room. So here we are, gathered after our Elders of the Horde achievement.
- To Moonglade
We traveled to Moonglade in order to get the Elune's Blessing achievement, which involves defeating Omen.
- To Omen
On our way to victory! (and death)
- Pre-Battle
The minions got a few of us, but the graveyard is one second away, so we were able to recover quickly.
- The turn in
You can't get the achievement until you turn in the quest.
- Success!
Moonglade is pretty, though the constant green filter can be a little tiring.
- Brill Elder
Those of us with flight paths went on to get the Elders of Eastern Kingdoms. We began in Brill.
- Western Plaguelands
This is in a cave close to Mender's Stead.
- Caer Darrow
The Scholomance isle has this elder on top of a maze-like building.
- Eastern Plaguelands
This elder is in the first tower on the road to Light's Hope Chapel.
- Light's Hope Chapel
Forced against the wall for this pic.
- The Hinterlands
For the Horde, The Hiri'Watha Research Station is the closest flight path to this elder.
- The Sepulcher
We were following our Overachiever Guide to the Lunar Festival and this was the next stop.
- Thelsamar
We flew into enemy territory to honor this elder.
- Kharanos
I got too close to the overzealous dwarven guards, but happily I was rezed and able to honor this elder.
- Searing Gorge
Look at the kittee.
- Burning Steppes
This Tauren is hanging around at Flame Crest.
- Dreadmaul Rock
Another Elder located in Burning Steppes
- Goldshire
If you are careful, you can avoid the guards easily for this elder. Flight does make this easier, however, just like everything else.
- Sentinel Hill
I guess the human guard was ... [removes sunglasses] blinded by the light. Yeeeeeeeeeaaaaaah!
- Zul'Gurub
In the area formerly known as Stranglethorn Vale, we respected this elder.
- Booty Bay
This elder is right outside of the Horde Flightpath. Practically no movement is necessary, once leaving the taxi.
- Blasted Lands
We finished our achievement at the Dark Portal in the Blasted Lands. We are now the proud owners? wearers? bearers? achievers? of the Elders of the Eastern Kingdoms.


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15 Minutes of Fame: Members only {WoW}
Aug 25th 2009 2:18PM @ Masterash.
There has to be an editorial line, I think Mike, Dan and Elizabeth would all argue this, editorial decisions that have to be made in this "blog" this isn't anything goes, or we'd have stories about "How to hack" "how to scam etc", I just feel this piece crossed the line. I love this site, I come to it often and I don't have a personal issue with anyone and think they do a great job in general, but i disagree with this decision.
It's ludicrous to argue my point of view is childish. I'm not espousing burying your head in the sand pretending like private servers don't exist, the context was wrong with this story in my opinion.
Just because you don't agree with someone doesn't mean they're an idiot. I understand the argument for running it, (though it's not been argued by the editors) and I respect it, I just disagree.
15 Minutes of Fame: Members only {WoW}
Aug 25th 2009 2:10PM @ Boom
Yeah I boo'd. It was probably a little over the line, but as I said. I disagree with their position it was from the heart.
@ Bill
Thank you for almost having a discussion, I'm not sure how my journalistic ideas are both those things (or either), but I do appreciate the mostly lack of personal attacks.
when you say 18th century do you mean in that I am trying to avoid talking about unpleasant things? or ..sorry I'm just not understanding that part.
I get the 9-year-old (which is also kinda a ad-hominem attack...just couched more elegantly..) but also I disagree.
You can disagree that piece should run, - I'd have no problem with it if done differntly myself, but I find it hard to consider my position both childish and old fashioned...
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Aug 25th 2009 1:52PM @ boom ad hominem attacks are funny, but also means you surrender.
Where did I ridicule? I've kept my point of view respectful and ordered. You're the one name calling and insult hurling. I think it was the wrong feature, and the wrong way to feature private servers plain and simple. How they featured it was a tacit approval of them as members of the wow community.
It's not the same thing, the way it was couched. it was a glowing first person account of something illegal with no counterpoints. if 20-20 ran an interview with a illicit-drug proponent they would also interview people with an opposing view point. Not just a bio-piece on how great it is.
15 Minutes of Fame: Members only {WoW}
Aug 25th 2009 1:42PM The main problem is there was no voice from wow insider, it was 10 questions and let someone spout off on how cool they are doing something illegal. This wasn't a journalistic highpoint for WOW.com, in a piece designed to feature members of the community. yuck.
15 Minutes of Fame: Members only {WoW}
Aug 25th 2009 1:40PM That's fine, if you want to do an investigative or exploratory piece, the other's you mentioned were well done, the interview with "porkchop" was close to the line this crossed it.
it's in "15 minutes of fame" the description is ""I never thought of playing WoW like that!" - neither did we, until we talked with these players. From an award-winning fantasy author and an Oscar-winning 3-D effects director to a bunch of guys who get together for dinner and group raiding in person every week, catch it on 15 Minutes of Fame."
You shouldn't be thinking of playing wow like this.
15 Minutes of Fame: Members only {WoW}
Aug 25th 2009 1:29PM Hmmm where to start...
Kid? I'm almost 40, so, by most definitions I'm out of "kid" stage.
Troll? So trolling is now defined as disagreeing with an editorial decision? I would be to differ that interpretation. I was also fairly composed despite a very strong negative reaction to this story. I posted my thoughts on the decision. I *actually* believe what I posted so I'm thinking "troll" is on very thin ice.
WOW.com is a *legitimate* wow site, this is not a legitimate wow story.
If Blizzard cracks down and sues 100 private servers, that would meet the editoral standards of a legitimate site, getting point of view from an private server is not up to this criteria.
So are we going to get stories on "How to Hack WOW?" "Steal goldz with this scam?" what's the difference, if the above passes muster.
15 Minutes of Fame: Members only {WoW}
Aug 25th 2009 1:08PM I would think this would fall outside WOW.com's editorial purview, claiming "while we don't endorse it doesn't make it true if you then run a feature endorsing it. claiming a lack of something doesn't automatically make it true. With hundreds of news features and announcements out of Blizzcon, you come to this story two days later?
Cataclysm races leaked {WoW}
Aug 10th 2009 3:40PM They do if they want people to keep coming back. it's community policing while yes they may not have the editorial board of the NYtimes reviewing their sources or heck even an ombudsman, they want people reading their site. I don't know many people that would read the site if they made stuff up.
Cataclysm races leaked {WoW}
Aug 10th 2009 3:16PM Guys you need a fundamental lesson in journalism. They Do NOT need to give "details" on their sources, they do NOT expose their sources so despite everyone's "journalistic integrity crying fowl".
The point of having sources is to keep them secret. You as the discerning news consumer will hold them accountable, it's in their best interest to NOT make things up, because if they did, if they went with anonymous emails etc.... then when those things didn't occur, you would stop consuming their product. (except for FoxNews, they do those things and people eat it up in some strange cult-of-personality)
IF they're reporting it, they believe what their sources are telling them, and they trust their sources are positioned to know of what they speak.
Note they're reporting it, not speculating.
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this is real life
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this is real life by wait what
after a couple months of work, I'm happy to announce that this is real life is available today. to cut to the chase for those of you who don't like reading artist statements, here are all your salient details: p.s. if you run a blog and want to write about it, that'd be awesome! feel free to go right ahead, but if I can help out with anything or you want to do an interview, feel free to get in touch:
-the record is free, but you can pay what you want and all profits go to 826 Valencia to promote youth writing.
-the awesome people over at indieshuffle put the record out with me
-I'm playing a CD release show in SF tonight (8/31) at Kimo's (21+, 9PM, Polk @ Pine) with Hoodie Allen - if somehow you haven't checked him out yet, you have to.
-if you like the record, share it with a friend -- burn a cd, play it at a party, put some tracks on a mixtape for someone. or you could go the digital route and connect via facebook, tweet about it, vote on hype machine, or get in touch with me via email
I had so much fun making this -- it's called this is real life because as I was making it, a lot of things in my life seemed to fall into place, and I'd step back every once in awhile and just make sure that it all was real. I hope you guys get some of the fun out of this record that I got creating it.
sincerely, thank you for listening to my project -- I hope you enjoy it,
cd release show: tues 8/31
the new record is coming out next week, and I'm playing a CD release show with hoodie allen in san francisco. salient details:
tuesday, august 31 at 9:00pm
kimo's, sf (1351 polk @ pine)
21+, $6, all profits go to 826 valencia for youth writing
I'll be playing with live drums and performing selections off the new mixtape as well as from the notorious xx. stop by, grab some drinks, and enjoy a great night -- bring some friends and rsvp here. spread the word, looking forward to seeing you there!
-charlie (wait what)
new single: i gotcha right moves (lupe fiasco vs. onerepublic)
i gotcha right moves [lupe fiasco vs. onerepublic]
(click to download)
"I warned y'all cornballs I hush puppies"
introducing 'i gotcha right moves' -- lupe fiasco's 'i gotcha' vs. onerepublic's 'all the right moves.' the download is free, or also available as a 'pay-what-you-want' (what you want can be $0), but all profits are going to 826 Valencia to support youth writing. so feel free to send to some compadres, put it on your facebook page, tweet about it, or phone a friend. the new album, this is real life, is coming august 30. I had a lot of fun putting the album (and this track) together, and can't wait to share it with you guys.
until then, please enjoy this track, and let me know what you think on the facebook page and vote it up on hype machine. cheers!
347-WTWHT-01: leave a voicemail for the new wait what mixtape
"I give you my number, you call me up"
one of the coolest things about the notorious xx spreading the way it did is that I've gotten some really awesome notes from people who have checked it out and told their friends about it. I've been working on a new mixtape called this is real life (more details soon), and as part of it, I'm embarking on a new idea -- sampling your voice for the intro to the record. so here's how it works:
1. call me up! 347-WTWHT-01 (which is 347-989-4801)
2. leave a voicemail (all calls go straight to vm) about whatever you want: what you thought of the notorious xx, what type of music you like, how your summer's going -- it's all fair game . it'd be cool if you said the name of the mixtape -- this is real life -- and if you left your name and where you're from.
3. I'll sift through the voicemails and sample a couple of them to make the intro (and maybe some skits) for the new mixtape.
be creative, funny, enthusiastic -- have fun with it! i'm trying to get a collection of voices to start the record on the right foot, so being psyched for what you're talking about can really help. if you leave me a message, include your email (I won't sample your full email address) and I'll send you the link to download the new record before it's released to the public.
that's pretty much it -- you can leave more than one if you want, and I'll be going through them around august 9, so try to get them in by then. also, by leaving the voicemail, you acknowledge that I have the right to sample the message (or parts of it) that you leave. I won't include any private information in any of the samples. unfortunately, there's no monetary reward for contributing a voicemail, though I will send you the download link for the new record early if you include your email (either in the message or email me -- waitwhat (at) waitwhatmusic (dot) com -- after leaving a message). typical calling rates apply (it's a new york area cell phone number).
thanks guys -- really looking forward to hearing what you submit!
charlie (wait what)
dj set and sound for ubu roi
Ubu Roi
Cafe Royale, San Francisco (800 Post St @ Leavenworth)
Mon July 19 @ 8:00 PM
Admission is free
my super-talented friend ben adapted and directed this play, Ubu Roi, and I'm excited to be a part of it -- I'm doing the sound for the performance, and then will be playing a DJ set after the show. it's a stage reading and starts at 8 -- the play's been written up in local papers and we had a great rehearsal today, and should be a lot of fun.
after the play, I'll be playing a set that will include both tracks from the notorious xx as well as a couple of new tracks from an almost-completed mixtape, so come on by, grab a beer, hear some good music, and say hi -- check out the facebook event for additional info. hope to catch you there.
charlie (wait what)
p.s. also, official announcement about new material coming very soon -- thanks to everyone who's been asking me about it. it's in the works :)
the notorious xx
download album+art from: waitwhatmusic | mediafire | zshare | megaupload
update (4/6/10): "Dear Mitch, if you're holding this letter, you already know" unfortunately, the powers that be have been, and, perhaps unsurprisingly (but disappointingly), the people behind the hip-hop half of this project have demanded that the album download be removed. a small part of me hoped that the music industry would have seen the value in spreading a piece of art that melded two disparate performers' work together, thereby introducing each artist to a new audience, but they must've been too busy suing 9-year-olds downloading mp3s to have figured that one out. the notion that this project would hurt the sales of either artist is, in my opinion, absurd. but my opinion doesn't have lobbyists and legislation, and thus, is frankly not worth much.
thank you to everyone who checked out the record -- I'm truly grateful that you gave it a chance. the response has been overwhelming, and I really appreciate everyone who checked it out and sent a link to or burned a copy for a friend. you guys made this project what it became, and I really, really appreciate it. In 10 days, it reached the top of the hype machine, got featured on top blogs and New York magazine, and reached an audience of a half a million people in 113 countries (check out the new press page for more). I never thought it would come close to reaching this kind of level -- I was hoping my friends would check it out and dig it -- and I owe you guys a ton for spreading the word: thank you.
to anyone reaching this page who wanted to check it out, I'm sorry that you're not able to do so here. a little internet sleuthing should turn up what you're looking for, but unfortunately, it won't be on this page.
I am working on a new project, and encourage you to join the Facebook group to get updates if you're into that sort of thing -- I'll have new tracks, some merch soon, and am working on getting a live show/mini-tour together (if you're a college student and want to book something, let me know). here's to hoping that the music industry reaches a point in the not-too-distant future where mashups and remixes aren't considered 'unlawful acts' :)
cheers, and thank you, everyone
-charlie (wait what)
...and the original post:
the notorious xx began as an idea in my sister's apartment, where I was trying to figure out what it would sound like hearing juicy over vcr, and since then expanded to include all 11 tracks of the xx's debut album chopped, sliced, and mashed up with biggie's vocals. I made it over the span of a few weeks in boston, williamstown, albany, chicago, aspen, denver, and san francisco, and then mastered over 10 days in zurich, zermatt, london, san francisco, dallas, baton rouge and new orleans.
without the help, ideas, and support of a lot of people, it wouldn't have been possible. thank you to everyone who helped out, gave me feedback, and otherwise influenced this project -- you were crucial in making this idea a reality, and I can't thank you enough.
I had an awesome time making this album -- from the music to the art to the video -- and I hope you guys have as much fun listening to it as I did assembling it. feel free to connect via facebook, vote on hype machine, get in touch via email, or tweet about it, but most importantly, if you like it, the coolest thing you could do would be to share it with a friend -- music was meant to be enjoyed by groups of people, and sometimes we all get so accustomed to being siloed off by our iPod earbuds that we forget that.
thank you for listening to my project -- I hope you enjoy it,
p.s. if you run a blog and want to write about it, that'd be awesome! if you
have any questions/want to do an interview, feel free to get in touch: pr (at) waitwhatmusic (dot) com and check out this press release (PDF). enormous thanks to everyone who has already.
1. dead wrong intro
2. juicy-r
3. it's all about the crystalizabeths
4. islands is the limit
5. one more chance for a heart to skip a beat
6. suicidal fantasy
7. everyday shelter
8. basic hypnosis
9. infinite victory
10. the curious incident of big poppa in the nighttime
11. mo stars mo problems
notorious b.i.g. vs. the xx [album sample 2]
juicy-r [notorious b.i.g. vs. the xx]
"born sinner, the opposite of a winner. remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner."
juicy was the first impression that biggie gave a lot of us, and you couldn't help but root for him -- there's something inherently sad yet nostalgic about lines wondering 'why christmas missed us,' and though the track juxtaposes his former and current lives, he makes sure that the listener knows he's still the same guy. despite his former circumstances, he does hold a faint sense of nostalgia for them.
vcr, with the chorus alone, reminds me of a couple watching their favorite old movies on a vcr in a basement somewhere, holding onto a different kind of nostalgia. this was the first track I made for the album, and it came about when I imagined the family room in my childhood home, and remembered seeing the super nintendo, sega genesis, and vcr all next to each other.
hope you guys get that sense of nostalgia with this track -- one week until the new album drops. follow on facebook or join the mailing list (on the right) to get a reminder.
notorious b.i.g. vs. the xx [album sample]
it's all about the crystalizabeths [notorious b.i.g. vs. the xx]
"player haters get away or my lead will spray"
crystalised is one of my favorite xx tracks (and pitchfork agrees -- #19 of 2009 :) I don't know if the xx actually wrote it in reference to Stendhal's concept of crystallization (a kind of "mental metamorphosis, in which unattractive characteristics of a new love are transformed into perceptual diamonds of shimmering beauty"), but that's what I think of when I hear the two of them trading lyrics back and forth.
whereas that concept of crystallization takes the quotidian and makes it serene, it's all about the benjamins almost does the opposite, making the lavish sound commonplace. puffy and biggie talking about all that their newfound lifestyles afford them is actually (unintentionally) kind of banal -- cars and linguine dinners are certainly much less interesting than hearing biggie tell a story about his life before becoming famous. this track juxtaposes the ability of love to elevate the object of desire to become more perfect than he or she is with the vapid wealth-obsession that fame brought biggie.
just read that back, and that's way too much pretension to use in writing about one of the best hip hop tracks of 1998 and one of the best indie tracks of 2009 being mashed up. sorry about that -- I really am. not enough to delete it, because I already wrote it, but it is pretty over the top and absurd. really, I am sorry, but I will say this: I bet Stendhal and Benjamin Franklin never imagined they'd be connected like this.
nas vs. mgmt & justice
got urself an electric gun [nas vs. mgmt & justice]
download at soundcloud
"but the q.b. don't stand for no quarterback"
with all the buildup that takeover, blueprint and the jay-z/nas beef got in 2001, most people wrote nas off before things really got started. got urself a gun was the perfect track for him to show that he still had the energy from illmatic. electric feel was already one of the most energetic songs on the mgmt record, but justice's remix of it stepped it up to whole new level. though nas may never collaborate with mgmt and justice, it would be cool to hear what it would sound like -- maybe something like this.
drake, kanye west, lil wayne & eminem vs. madonna
die forever day [drake, kanye west, lil wayne, eminem vs. madonna]
download at soundcloud
"there they go, packing stadiums as shady spits his flow"
even with all the hype, the young money signing, and dropping a mixtape that sounded like an album, drake must've felt like he really made it when he got weezy, kanye, and eminem to get on forever with him. for as many times as madonna's reinvented herself, it took til last year for her to do a hip hop collaboration of note (revolver with lil wayne -- the vanilla ice collab wasn't musical, and doesn't count). die another day is my favorite bond theme song, and since the first time I heard it, I wanted to hear a solid club hip-hop track over that minimal synth sound.
lil wayne vs. freeway & beanie sigel
roc the milli [lil wayne vs. beanie sigel & freeway]
download at soundcloud
"okay you're a goon, but what's a goon to a goblin"
roc the mic never got the recognition it probably deserved as one of the best hip hop beats from the early 2000s, whereas a milli was everywhere in summer '08 -- this is what weezy might've sounded like if it was 2002 and he was signed to roc-a-fella.


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Description: Adventures in Pompom Land: 25 Cute Projects Made from Handmade Pompoms Book by Myko Diann Bocek. Welcome to a land where hand-made pompoms are transformed into cute creatures of all kinds. You'll learn to bring these adorable little ones to life with expressive faces and irresistible personalities. Different textures, small felt details, needle-felted appendages and the illusion of fluffy feathers, manes, and tails add to the appeal of projects, like an adorable little bluebird, a baby bunny, roguish woodland fox, snowy owl, festive snowman, and more. ISBN-13: 978-1454703860. 128 pages in a soft cover.
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