From the monthly archives:

September 2005

TrojanWire: New and Improved

September 30, 2005

Just in time for a tough showdown with Arizona State, we’ve launched a (somewhat)new-and-improved version of TrojanWire.
In case you’re wondering what’s so new–we migrated the site from TypePad to Movable Type, added a sweet new News by Player flash module, and built out a few other surprises along the way.
So next time you need news [...]

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Halos clinch the West

September 28, 2005

The Angels wrapped up the West with a 4-3 win at Oakland tonight.
Now Mike Scioscia & Co. can take some time to get their lineup/pitching ducks in a row over the last 5 games of the season, and wait until possibly as late as Monday to see who they’re playing–the Yankees, Red Sox, White [...]

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Welcome aboard, John

September 27, 2005

No better way to kick off your rookie year on the highest court in the land than by hearing Anna Nicole Smith’s case.

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Tonight’s Arrested Development

September 26, 2005

Ok, so I know it’s the first of Charlize Theron’s 5-episode run on Arrested Development. And it’s the beginning of a big season for them, so they’re trying to run with the added starpower of Ms. Theron and make the show as fun as possible, for as big an audience as possible. But tonight’s episode [...]

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ACL2005: Best Oasis Rip (tie)

September 26, 2005

Kele Okereke, Bloc Party (at ACL – Saturday night):
Thanks you’ve been great, Austin. This is our last song. But you’ve all got Oasis still to endure, I mean, enjoy. (crowd laughter) Fittingly enough, this song is about arrogance.

Jeff Tweedy, Wilco (at Stubbs – later Saturday night):
So we’re staying in this hotel…and Nels (Cline) tells me [...]

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Back from Austin City Limits 2005…

September 26, 2005

I know, one big recap might be nice, for organizational purposes. But
honestly, after three days, a ton of bands, food, and 100+ degrees
everyday, I have come to a conclusion–it’s impossible to cram it all
into 1 post.

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Off to Austin

September 23, 2005

Headed down to Texas for the Austin City Limits Festival this weekend. If you’re down there, look for me at the Arcade Fire and Wilco after-show gigs.

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Morgan Ensberg: My Hero

September 21, 2005

Morgan Ensberg — USC alumni (and member of the 1998 College World Series-winning team), Phi bro and now, Pennant Race X-Factor:
Houston ranks 13th in the NL in runs scored and its lineup appears downright anemic when Ensberg doesn’t play. The Astros are 20-12 when the 2005 Hank Aaron Award finalist homers and 39-18 when he [...]

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It’s Happening, Isn’t It?

September 20, 2005

Best line (said by George-Michael Bluth) from a solid season premiere of Arrested Development last night.
Jim Cramer in week 1…how can you follow that up? Oh yeah, with Charlize Theron and Scott Baio.
Oh, and don’t forget to visit Oscar Bluth’s blog: ImOscar.com. No RSS feed, but I’ll cut him some slack; after all, he’s in [...]

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A Night at the Emmys

September 19, 2005

Wish you could have attended the Emmys? Paul Davidson went, survived, and today gives the lowdown, from pre-parties to the main event and Governor’s Ball at the Shrine. Conclusion: It almost sounds worth it, if they gave you the gift bag’s value in cold hard cash.
{via Defamer}

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APIs for Audioscrobbling

September 19, 2005

APIs from Audioscrobbler and Last.fm. Now go forth and make cool music-related Web 2.0 apps.

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Inland Invasion 2005

September 18, 2005

Didn’t make it out to the Inland Empire this weekend for KROQ’s Inland Invasion? Tony Pierce’s recap is the next best thing to being there.
Sounds like Inland Invasion will settle in just below Arcade Fire and David Bowie at Summerstage 2005 in NYC on my "2005 Shows I Wish I Could Have Made It To" [...]

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What happens when the President does the Dew

September 14, 2005

Reuters – U.S. President George W. Bush writes a note to Secretary of State
Condoleezza Rice during a Security Council meeting at the 2005 World
Summit and 60th General Assembly of the United Nations in New York
September 14, 2005.
{via Yahoo! News}

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Why didn’t they call it the CINCO?

September 14, 2005

You knew it was coming….because 4 blades just aren’t enough:
NEW YORK – Gillette Co. Wednesday unveiled its newest shaving system, a five-bladed razor called Fusion with a trimmer on the back of the cartridge aimed at the 50 percent of men who have mustaches and beards.

Shaving with only 4 blades? What are we, bloody savages? [...]

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Best. Cake. Ever.

September 13, 2005

So bummed my birthday was just last week, and I didn’t know I could get a Magnum Cake.
Magnum Cake Force {Gridskipper}

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NFL Kickoff Sunday

September 11, 2005

I waited and waited all offseason…I picked my fantasy teams, put my money down on the preseason Super Bowl pick, painted my face and body, etc….and then finally, like those great Christmas mornings of my childhood, I ran downstairs and it was here. It was finally here.
(Side note–I actually lived in a one-story house throughout [...]

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Shaq pitches in

September 11, 2005

I know I’ve bashed Shaq once or twice…probably even here on this blog somewhere. But make no mistake–he may be lazy as an athlete, but he’s never slouched on being a model citizen. His aid to Katrina victims is setting a good example for athletes and celebrities everywhere…not to mention our government.
{via Tony Pierce}

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The modern rules of advertising

September 9, 2005

By far, my favorites are:

Men are obsessed with sex but will forego sex in order to watch football or drink beer.

Scandinavians are, without exception, blonde and beautiful.
Women have jobs they never do in real life, e.g. dockworker (who looks like a model).
Tortilla chips are the most exciting experience any group of young people can experience.

The [...]

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Google Maps adds updated New Orleans satellite photos

September 9, 2005

Google provides a detailed view of the devastation in New Orleans. The before/after comparison is pretty telling…I didn’t fully understand how big the area affected was.

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