There are FOUR new reviews up!
Check them out!!! We reviewed:
Radical Face’s “Ghost”
Sonic Colonic’s “A Lonely Xenon Molecule”
Mirah’s “Joyride:Remixes”
and the Land Of Buried Treasures’ “East 36th and Celebrity Weather Report”.
We have a few more reviews on the way too!
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This post was written by Denny on January 31, 2007
A Case professor’s opinion that recently discovered Jackson Pollock paintings are authentic is being called into question by the likes of Harvard and more local sources. Looks like some of the paints used are post-Pollock, or at least that is what one side says. Artsy, fartsy.
The Akron Beacon Journal is reporting that parents consume more fat than their children, making them gross ogres, or something like that. Get the details and some other health tidbits right here.
Today has seen a very short post, but don’t fret, because TONIGHT you can go rock to the sounds of Zs and Clan of the Cave Bear. For those hungry for more info (and maybe fat, you disgusting parent types) there is still that lovely flyer down below and some stuff off to the right. Soak it up; there might be a test.
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This post was written by MyFriendCleveland on January 30, 2007
Actually… no it isn’t. Last week we told you of The Plain Dealer’s “MOST INFLUENTIAL CLEVELANDER!!!!” poll and maybe some of you even voted. Well, now the results are in, so feast your eyes on this fantastic wrap up that The Plain Dealer delivers! Oh wait; it’s just a list of names and percentages. What is even sadder is that only 317 people voted. Boy, am I glad they hyped the shit out of this! And the winner is…
Leave it to Creepy-Face McIntyre to call Halle Berry out on her shit. Looks like the Cleveland born actress was asked to contribute to a book where stars tell of exciting destinations. Berry choose to describe the Flats, and a little less than accurately. Who knows, maybe she likes dudes in striped shirts that keep their wallet in one pocket and some date-rape drugs in the other? The full description right here!
Channel 3’s Del Donahoo, known for traveling all across Northeast Ohio for his Folks and Feasts pieces, is hanging up those itchy feet. Channel 3 has some highlights and other Del-rific nonsense, including killer highlights such as an “around the world” hat show and Hummingbird Haven!!!! Try to stay calm.
And I am not talking about something Halle Berry made up, this is the real deal. Below you will find two flyers for shows tonight and tomorrow night, so stop complaining and go feel the rock. I wonder if the guy from The Dwarves still plays in nothing but a jock strap and that wrestling mask, I mean it is pretty cold outside. And I wonder if they still play their own applause track between songs. Whatever, if nothing else go support Message Board regulars Hollywood Blondes tonight and Clan of the Cave Bear tomorrow. Enough rambling, I’m outta here.
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This post was written by MyFriendCleveland on January 29, 2007
Middlefield, Ohio has a way for drunken patrons to get home instead of driving. I know what you are thinking, small town, pig already mentioned, must be animals, right? Wrong! It’s the cops!!! Turns out those guys don’t have much to do in Middlefield so if you get tanked you can call them up for a lift. Just don’t call shotgun.
I know you are all thinking of moving to Middlefield in order to improve your bar experience, but let’s not forget that pesky little smoking ban, it still applies out there. Or does it!?!?! (Dramatic music here!!!!) Now don’t get too excited you cig packing ruffians, but the state is going to be accepting comments about the new smoking band starting Tuesday. Head over to the PD for info on the upcoming hearing, the rules for the smoking ban, and an article about what will happen if you keep smoking in public places.
While giving a speech to the Rainbow/PUSH coalition everyone’s favorite vegan politician, Dennis Kucinich, launched into a Negro spiritual to bring home his point about leaving economic despair behind. I know this seems funny enough on its own, but thanks to the power of the information super highway, we’ve got video footage. Make sure you watch when Kucinich finishes with his painful solo, because Jesse Jackson and another man stand up to applaud and you get to see just how teeny tiny little Dennis is. I was pretty sure this was an SNL skit.
The Warped Tour exhibit opens tonight at the Rock Hall with a show featuring Pennywise, Bad Religion, and The Bouncing Souls. Scene doesn’t seem too happy about this as the article about the opening merely takes pot shots at the skate-punk sound that rose up during the second half of the 80s and early 90s. What’s funny is that author of this article doesn’t quite have his shit straight. He praises bands like The Circle Jerks, The Germs, and Black Flag for their hard living and DIY ethics, yet none of those bands are still living that way today. Greg Hetson, a one-time member of The Circle Jerks, has been in Bad Religion, one of the bands Scene mocks, for years. Pat Smear of The Germs (a band who started performing again with an actor as their deceased singer) went on to play in both Nirvana and The Foo Fighters, two bands who had just a bit of mainstream success. And let’s not forget Henry Rollins of Black Flag, I don’t think he is exactly living the hard life anymore. But yeah, Warped Tour is still a lame corporate beast full of generic radio friendly “punk,” so at least he got something right. You read, you decide.
We just dropped a new review on you yesterday and now we’ve got a new column. This one is about THE WORLD TOUR OF BEERS!!!! It is an epic and tragic tale that involves beer and wings, just like most epic and tragic tales do. Read on, and feel the power!
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This post was written by MyFriendCleveland on January 26, 2007
Finally!!! A new review!
Find out what Brandon Miller thinks of the new Nurse and Soldier record that came out on Tuesday, right here.
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This post was written by Denny on January 25, 2007
You’ve all seen debates on the legalization of medical marijuana by now, whether it was in a college paper, an issue of High Times, a medical journal, a PBS special, or even an episode of Penn and Teller’s Bullshit, but The Free Times goes at it yet again. This time the stories involve Ohio residents and we learn that the Buckeye state was the first to legalize marijuana usage for medical purposes, even if it didn’t last long back in ‘96. Now, however, Ohio seems to be far behind compared to other states and their legislature. Get the nitty gritty on the sticky icky.
Everyone’s favorite free-form freak of rock, Frank Zappa, will be celebrated by the Rock Hall next month in a series of events including a trippy orchestral performance and talks given by musicians who rocked with him. Check The Plain Dealer for dates, times, blah, blah, blah.
Last night saw the first of three race forums in Cleveland Heights. With a turn out of 400 it appears people do in fact care. Both black and white residents were on hand to talk about race issues that concerned them. The Plain Dealer drops some of those topics, and offers info on the next two forums for those who are interested in attending. Get it all here.
Leave it to a blog we insult to serve up a juicy piece of political gossip. That’s right, Scene’s own C-Notes reveals that Ken Blackwell is spending just a little bit on his way out. Namely $80,000. Oh, and why you are over at C-Notes you can read about the battle of the bands judged by Bif Naked that you missed at the Rock Hall last night. We know a lot of you are going to be pissed about us not keeping you informed on this, so we apologize.
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This post was written by MyFriendCleveland on January 25, 2007
So instead of bringing typically somber news or a new “worst/lowest/least” title, we’ve got a bit of sunshine to spread today. It seems the Ohio job market has grown a slight bit, with 3,700 more jobs than last December. Strickland and company are also working on a “score card” to figure out just where the problems are. I don’t have the time for all the details, so let the ever fantabulous PD unleash the minutia.
There was this little thing called a State of the Union address yesterday, which means today is when politicians all over the country submit their reviews of the President’s words. Seems like nobody is totally backing ol’ Dubya on this one in Ohio. Sure, there are bits of praise, but they don’t seem too substantial. Here come the statements!
Another police standoff has blocked streets in Lakewood this morning. Right now 50 (seems just a BIT excessive) officers are blocking Coutant Ave. and waiting to see what a man who collapsed this morning and then threatened his wife and paramedics is going to do. Not much more to say about it, but you can get a blurry picture here.
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This post was written by MyFriendCleveland on January 24, 2007
“Officials” are saying that a “nasty taste” and “odor” in some of Cleveland’s water supply will clear up in 48 hours. They blame this problem on “malfunctioning equipment.” Yeah, this leaves me just a little creeped out, I mean what kind of equipment malfunctioned? Is there a flavor machine that busted so now we are tasting the real water? And it doesn’t help to have an article about a company being fined over waste management directly below this one either. Quite shady, my friends.
Hey, remember The Gravity Games? It’s cool, neither does most of America, but Cleveland is slated to get a stop for The Dew Action Sports Tour the year, which the president of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is calling, “Gravity Games, only bigger and better.” Cleveland of course sees this as an opportunity to show off a bit for a national audience, as the games will take place in the shadow of The Rock Hall and The Science Center. Shit goes down in July, get stoked.
I know that title may seem like blasphemy to some, but this shit is all Cleveland, baby! That’s right, it is Channel 3’s Fugitive of the Week! Here is a highlight from our grammar-challenged news friends, “He did not and that makes him a wanted man.” I can’t believe he didn’t! Get the rest!
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This post was written by MyFriendCleveland on January 23, 2007
Check out the list of releases that are coming out tomorrow at Music Saves!
They are having a 10% off sale, and there will be some contests and stuff. Pretty exciting stuff!
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This post was written by Denny on January 22, 2007
The Plain Dealer is going to drop the 25 most influential Clevelanders in next Sunday’s paper, so they are giving you, their fearless readers, or at least part time readers, a chance to vote. At least that is what they say. In reality you only get to see a list of 10 names and vote for 1 of them to be the king of the mountain. Each name is linked however, so if nothing else you get a history lesson. Not going to lie, my choice is going to be Moses Cleveland, so what if the dude ditched out on Cleveland, at least he made that tasty beer! Make your own ridiciulous decisions right here!
The PD completely shits themselves over columnist Connie Schultz and the fact that her hubbie is Sherod Brown, but she still rocks the desk at the paper. But, let’s be honest here, it’s not too hard to get married, and I can’t really believe that it is too hard to write for The Plain Dealer, considering the slop we read for this site. So why is this sooooooo spectacular that we need a 5 page article? Well I guess I shouldn’t be such a prick and acknowledge the fact that Connie Schultz is Pulitzer Prize winner, and does more than just stand in the background and smile for her man like some trophy wife. She’s damn motivated, people! And so is whoever wrote this whopper of an article. Take it in small pieces, it’s always easier that way.
This morning a gas line was ruptured near Medina General Hospital. Two trucks went up in flames, while power outages meant a day off from school and back up power for the hospital. Shit looks down right gnarly in the picture that accompanies this article, and if you look hard enough you just might be able to see Steven Seagal walking out of the flames. Intense.
In case you have not already noticed, there is a new tab at the top of this here web site. It says “COLUMNS.” What that means is you get to read MyFriendCleveland contributors sound off about even more shit! And you really don’t know how lucky you are because the first edition of Secret Mustache is now up and running, so enjoy!
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This post was written by MyFriendCleveland on January 22, 2007
Ohio Congressman Bob Ney was sentenced to 30 months (the max sentence) this morning for his corruption charges. Some people are appalled by this, asking leniency because Ney was suffering from alcohol abuse problems at the time, and was generally a great dude. Others sent letters saying the punishment may not be enough because Ney did not resign when he could have, instead hanging around and milking Ohio’s tax money for his own salary. Maybe you shouldn’t have sent a fax with the subject line “Check Swap.”
Cleveland police are now just beginning to use a program that will point out problem officers, a program that was promised to start in 2000. The program will track things like use of force, complaints, and sick time to see if an officer is turning into a Dirty Harry. So after nearly seven years what type of amazing software have the police opted to use? How about Microsoft Access! BAM! Mindblowing, really.
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This post was written by MyFriendCleveland on January 19, 2007
Northeast Ohio is going to experience a large surge in sewer costs. As the Plain Dealer reports it:
“For Cleveland residents, that adds up to a 59 percent increase over the next five years - from $28.10 a month to $44.75 a month. The average suburban bill will increase 47 percent - from $32.60 a month to $48 a month.”
Looks like Cleveland is behind on meeting federal mandates for water treatment, so they are jacking the prices in order to fix up the sewers post haste. I was going to comment on the fact that the Ninja Turtles are stoked over these renovations, but I forgot those fuckers live in New York. Another dream crushed.
Scene’s blog, yes, that one, reports on PETA’s recent venture to the KFC on Carnegie. Members of the animal rights group got naked and covered themselves with a sign in order to draw attention to their issues with the chicken chain. A guy from Q104 also showed up in a chicken costume and ate a bucket of the Colonel’s treats in front of the ladies, only adding to the circus-like atmosphere. Still no word yet from the PETA camp on whether the Pizza Hut located inside this KFC was hurting any animals in the process of making those Book-It sized pizzas or bread sticks. And yes, pervs, there are photos.
So yeah, there is going to be a shit load of construction on the Innerbelt and highway driving will change for Clevelanders, but it seems like everybody is forgetting those who don’t travel via automobile. According to The Free Times, one in four homes in Cleveland do not own a car. A pretty large number, and those people, mostly bike riders, are hoping to see some changes for them too. In other words, they want some god damned bike lanes, people. You know you want to know more.
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This post was written by MyFriendCleveland on January 18, 2007
The Plain Dealer hasn’t exactly been dishing out the compliments for our world famous hospital as of late. First, we saw the story about the dog used (and killed) to test a new medical device even though it had never been approved. Now we have the opening of a negligence trial for a woman who had a towel left in her lung after surgery. This doesn’t exactly sound like the sort of tight ship policy that gains a place world famous status, but lawyers from the clinic are claiming the towel actually helped the woman in question live longer. Get all the details yourself, I’ve got some snow to shovel.
Every liberal’s favorite store is back at it! A Wal-Mart pharmacist in Columbus denied a couple (both over 18) the morning-after pill citing his own moral reasons. After driving to a CVS 45 minutes away and getting the pill the two contacted the governor, NARAL, and an anti-Wal-Mart activist group, and, well, now somebody gives a damn. No specific word on what is to happen yet, but there are plenty of people not too happy about Wal-Mart yet again.
A cop in Warren was accidentally shocked by a taser fired by another officer while the two were - get this - fighting a 14-year-old boy. One, why does it take two cops to subdue a 14-year-old? Two, what kind of cop fires a taser at 14-year-old? Three, was this guy shooting from a 100 feet away because he was scared of the 14-year-old? Cause otherwise I don’t know how he missed. Someone get these guys a medal, we’re lucky no one is dead.
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This post was written by MyFriendCleveland on January 16, 2007
