#1: The Flametroll's candidate of choice, Tim Carpenter, did not win in his primary election. Vote for somebody else for all I care.
#2: The story was broken here, a Flametroll exclusive. We were informed that Jason might be opening for Switchfoot. Well, after some further research, it has been confirmed. He will be (one of?) the opening act(s?) for Switchfoot at the Rave in Milwaukee on October 20.
Thought of the Day
I pass a Starbuck's between my dorm and classes every day. Every time I go by, it occurs to me that "barista" sounds more like a South American rebel group than a guy who serves coffee.
"Sir, the baristas attacked our fortified position then retreated into the mountains."
"Sir, the baristas attacked our fortified position then retreated into the mountains."
Vote Tim Carpenter!
After much deliberation, the Flametroll Editorial staff has decided to back State Senator Tim Carpenter in the Wisconsin 4th congressional district primary. To tell you the truth, we have no idea where Senator Carpenter stands on any issues. We don't even know what party he belongs to. What we do know is that he knows what it takes to get elected in the great state of Wisconsin.
As a member of the editorial board was walking down Wisconsin Avenue this morning, a man handed him a Carpenter for Congress business card-sized flier. The front was typical of campaign material. It was blue on top and red on bottom with a white star shooting a white trail across the middle. It said "Carpenter for Congress" and included what is probably the blandest slogan ever--"He Speaks for Us." But the front isn't what captivated our staff and captured out support.
On the back, rather than a listing of campaign promises or quotes of support from influential people, was a Packer schedule. After Week 1 (September 13 vs. Carolina), was the date "September 14 Vote Carpenter!" Talk about knowing your audience. If any member of our editorial board was registered to vote in Wisconsin, we would suurely vote for Carpenter based solely in this criteria.
As a member of the editorial board was walking down Wisconsin Avenue this morning, a man handed him a Carpenter for Congress business card-sized flier. The front was typical of campaign material. It was blue on top and red on bottom with a white star shooting a white trail across the middle. It said "Carpenter for Congress" and included what is probably the blandest slogan ever--"He Speaks for Us." But the front isn't what captivated our staff and captured out support.
On the back, rather than a listing of campaign promises or quotes of support from influential people, was a Packer schedule. After Week 1 (September 13 vs. Carolina), was the date "September 14 Vote Carpenter!" Talk about knowing your audience. If any member of our editorial board was registered to vote in Wisconsin, we would suurely vote for Carpenter based solely in this criteria.
Long Time No See
I haven't really been busy this weekend, but I haven't gotten around to posting either. I'll just catch you up on my weekend highlight--going 13-3 in ping-pong over the course of two days.
Shirt Alert
Another good shirt slogan was sighted on Wisconsin Ave.
"Knowledge is power.
Power corrupts.
Study hard.
Be evil."
"Knowledge is power.
Power corrupts.
Study hard.
Be evil."
Word on the Street
I saw a funny t-shirt as I was walking back from classs today. It had a picture of a penguin on a surfboard along with the words "Frieze & Miazoff."
Haha! Frieze & Miazoff! Hahaha! Get it? Freezin' my… Oh. You do get it. Never mind.
Haha! Frieze & Miazoff! Hahaha! Get it? Freezin' my… Oh. You do get it. Never mind.
On the Music Front
Rumor has it my friend Jason of Epiphany fame may be opening for Switchfoot when they play at The Rave in Milwaukee in October. I'm not sure if he will have the rest of the band with him or if it will be a solo set. More information as it comes.
Just Another Benefit of Big School Education
I no longer have to remember to check The Onion's Website every week to keep from missing things. In Milwaukee, stores just have copies sitting around to pick up for free. I guess that's the kind of service you get when you pay $25,000 a year for something. I bet there are plenty of country clubs in that price range that don't offer these kind of amenities.
Last Post From Illinois
Today was kind of a bittersweet day. I'm leaving for college tomorrow, so basically my life here is packed up in boxes and sitting in my dorm room in Milwaukee. I'm in no hurry to leave but at the same time, I want something to happen. And it sure ain't happening here. I said goodbye to everybody last night, but I caught up with a couple of my closest friends for breakfast this morning. We got to Maid-Rite at about 10. We ordered, ate and talked for a while. Unfortunately they all had 11 o'clock classes at Rock Valley so they had to leave around 10:30. We said our goodbyes and went to our cars and that's when it hit me. These people I normally hang out with three or four times a week, I won't be seeing for weeks at a time.
"And everybody knows, it hurts to grow up. But everybody does; so weird to be back here"--Ben Folds Still Fighting It
I apologize for being so sappy. Hopefully next time you hear from me, I'll be raving about my new school.
"And everybody knows, it hurts to grow up. But everybody does; so weird to be back here"--Ben Folds Still Fighting It
I apologize for being so sappy. Hopefully next time you hear from me, I'll be raving about my new school.
This Blog is #1!
As of right now anyway. Google the word "Flametroll" and see what happens.
EDIT: Yahoo and Alta Vista also have this blog at the top.
A popular listing (not related to my site) on excite.com's search engine says "dein post hoert sich etwas wie flametroll an,hoffe da irre ich mich." As far as I can tell from freetranslation.com'stranslation means "Your postal service something hears would hope itself like flametroll at there crazy I me." Probably that makes more sense in German.
EDIT: Yahoo and Alta Vista also have this blog at the top.
A popular listing (not related to my site) on excite.com's search engine says "dein post hoert sich etwas wie flametroll an,hoffe da irre ich mich." As far as I can tell from freetranslation.com'stranslation means "Your postal service something hears would hope itself like flametroll at there crazy I me." Probably that makes more sense in German.
Goodbye!
Hey, take off that party hat! I won't be gone forever, I'm just not going to be posting for a couple of days. I go longer than that under normal circumstances a lot of times. What's happening is that I'm working on moving up to Milwaukee where I am going to attend Marquette University. If you know my name my new email address is firstname.lastname@marquette.edu. If you don't know my name then don't send email, you spam-schmuck.
This Land
I know this has already been linked and watched ad nauseum all over the internet, but I love this movie. For those who haven't seen it, it's a movie of John Kerry and George W. Bush singing This Land (you know, "This land is your land, this land is my land…").
Warning, dial up users: This may take a while.
Warning, dial up users: This may take a while.
New School Smell
I ventured back to my old high school this morning because I needed to pick up a transcript. When I walked in the doors I was I was struck by the aroma of New School. It seems to be a combination of floor polish, fresh paint and must. I can't really describe it, but I know it whenever I smell it. I bet anybody whose mom is a teacher knows immediately what I'm talking about.
I Stand Corrected
In an earlier post I commented that I had never heard of a Dave Matthews cover band. Well, it appears that, according to a www.cbel.com page there are at least nine. I don't know if any of them are actually, umm. . . ahem. . . good, but they do exist.
Lame Excuse of the Week…
God ate my posting time.
Yeah, I was on a Kyrios retreat this weekend. Keep your eyes peeled for pictures of me dressed as a girl.
Yeah, I was on a Kyrios retreat this weekend. Keep your eyes peeled for pictures of me dressed as a girl.
