With the recent announcements of tour dates von Deutschland, the Smashing Pumpkins (i.e. my most favorite band on the planet, i.e. the Billy show, starring Billy, with support from Billy... oh yeah, and that drummer guy) have not only set a release date for their comeback album, but a date as well. From their official website:
I'll put a decent chunk of money on the fact that the Pumpkins won't play their first show overseas. Just you wait and see...
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Lost made its return after, well, too long of a layoff. Sawyer didn't die, Jack completed the operation on Ben, and Karl was getting his rave on in the techno room of the Dharma Initiative. It was neat getting some back story on some of the Others (last night, Juliette was featured) and it was good to see another side of her that we were unaware of. As with every episode, questions linger into next week's episode - what's going to happen to Jack now that he's the only Oceanic passenger on the smaller island? Will Ben really let Juliette leave the island? How is Ethan tied into what seems like EVERYTHING? And, most importantly, WHEN ARE WE GOING TO SEE THE OTHER CAST MEMBERS ON THE ISLAND?!
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My girlfriend and I are taking a trip in two weeks to Raleigh, NC to attend the Thrashers/Hurricanes game on Tuesday, the 20th. I think it's safe to say that I had an absolute blast going to the Thrashers/Islanders game back in November, so the next logical step for me/us is to attend a game in a division rival's arena. Plus, it's a great excuse to get out of Georgia for a few days. There will definitely be more updates on this plan as it gets closer to departure time.
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Apparently I'm supposed to be some bowling superstar now. I joined my first bowling league in YEARS back in September and it was good experience. While that was going on, I acquired a ton of bowling accessories/necessities - shoes, grape-scented ball, bag, etc. All I need now is the token bowling shirt and I'm set.
Well, after all of this accessorizing and practicing, another league season has begun and I think that things are finally beginning to click. After having some pretty good games in the 150s and 160s, I'm starting to feel a little consistent about maintaining higher scores. Certainly this one will help - a game that started off with six consecutive strikes and ended with a score of 220. I'm thinking that's my highest score ever. If not, I've always had my mind of 221 as my highest, but I think that's a phantom memory. To make a Locke reference, I really did use the "mind's eye" during that game. Crazy!
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I just realized that I have a few pics from the miserable Thrashers effort against the Flyers from Saturday night. I'll get on those and see what's post-worthy and what should be trashed immediately. Check the flickr site for additions.
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Speaking of additions, our family acquired a new puppy, named Josie. She looks part chow, but not nearly as bushy/poofy as a true chow. But she's a true pound puppy and completely adorable. More pics to come.
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Some neat shows are happening in Atlanta next month. Time to prepare, because most are all within a two-week period:
9 March - Friday - The Thermals/Big Sleep @ Drunken Unicorn
13 March - Tuesday - Explosions in the Sky/the Paper Chase @ Lenny's
14 March - Wednesday - Band of Horses @ the EARL
19 March - Monday - Asobi Seksu @ Drunken Unicorn
23 March - Friday - Cold War Kids/Tokyo Police Club @ Vinyl
31 March - Saturday - Ted Leo & Pharmacists @ Variety
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