mumblings and ramblings

I present ACTA

Potential border searches are covered by the “Border Measures” proposal of ACTA. As of February 2009, and according to University of Ottawa law professor Michael Geist, there is significant disagreement among countries on this topic: “Some countries are seeking the minimum rules, the removal of certain clauses, and a specific provision to put to rest fears of iPod searching customs officials by excluding personal baggage that contains goods of a non-commercial nature. The U.S. is pushing for broad provisions that cover import, export, and in-transit shipments.”[41] Newspapers reported that the draft agreement would empower security officials at airports and other international borders to conduct random ex officio searches of laptops, MP3 players, and cellular phones for illegally downloaded or “ripped” music and movies. Travellers with infringing content would be subject to a fine and may have their devices confiscated or destroyed.

Yes, because NOBODY EVER, EVER, EVER has ripped music or movies from their own collection. EVER.

Damn it, I miss the 90s… Despite the overt Pink Flag influence, Stiffs Inc still sounds like a headfuck to me. No “punk” band today (or back in ‘95) had that quality. Miss them much. And I dig the Victorian thing they had going on.

CHORUS!

According to Google Maps, this certain map reference points to an empty field somewhere in Iowa. That’s what I love about Wire, they’re so random and mysterious.

I’ve listened to this song hundreds of times (literally) and it still sounds fresh to me as it did the first time. The only downside to this YouTube presentation is the bass nearly gets cut out. Nick is a great bassist, so try to hunt down an mp3 or cd or best yet, vinyl LP.

One of the most beautiful songs ever. And one of my favorite videos.

Most of you know my problems with PETA. They are vast and numerous, but sometimes you just have to put aside your differences for a common cause.

PETA is offering a reward for anybody who can identify a sick bitch who killed a litter of puppies and posted the video online. I didn’t bother watching the video because I knew it would depress me and send me into a rage, and I’ve been in a good mood today. But the description was enough to make me sick.

With school and work I’ve been too busy to hear about this until today, but I thought it bears repeating.

And one way I know animals are better than humans? A predator might kill you for food if he’s hungry, but he’s not going to drown you and your entire family for a laugh.

I always think of this song when I see sissy Emo boys swishing their wrists around when asking girls out.

This video reminds me of Montana and the way the sky would change colors as time got closer to sundown. And the music reminds me of my dreams.