Andymatic

Month: October 2013

  • World War III Scenario

    How another great war could happen:  “While it has died down for the moment at least, the growing territorial issues between China and several if its neighbors are a proper powder keg. Combine that with the risk of economic collapse with China’s growth is slowing, and they are leveraged in risky ways. A collapse could […]

  • A Welfare Office Worker Clears Up Common Misconceptions

    A welfare worker challenges idiocy in a Reddit thread: “Firstly, it’s barely any money. It’s pathetically small. If you’ve heard of people making 40k on Welfare, they are a rare exception who get it because of bizarre newsworthy loopholes. Everyone I saw today in the welfare office was pretty unhappy, and desperately poor. I literally (no, […]

  • John McPhee vs Malcolm Gladwell

    “Gladwell strives for importance. He wants to be heard, and to influence. Those are poisonous desires.”

  • Jack Chang – Live in San Francisco – MAGNITUDE – September 2013

    Ron must be on the mend. We're listening to Jack Chang's mix from last weekend and he's trying to not to undulate too much. http://www.mixcloud.com/changmusic/jack-chang-live-in-san-francisco-magnitude-september-2013/ Jack Chang – Live in San Francisco – MAGNITUDE – September 2013 Recorded live at The Factory for Folsom Street Events MAGNITUDE – the hottest dance party of the year!!

  • The Tea Party Was Never Under Anyone's Control

    But while there are opportunists feeding at the edges of this party, nobody is controlling the Tea Party. They are a natural force, and once organized and unleashed, are answerable to no one.

  • And Then Steve Said- 'Let There Be an iPhone'

    Really fantastic read; And Then Steve Said- 'Let There Be an iPhone' An age of darkness ended with a searing light- which shook the earth- and the great device was rendered unto thee.

  • This Isn't Politics As Usual

    “This isn’t politics as usual. The Republicans are literally holding the nation hostage by refusing to pass boring, procedural legislation that keeps the government running unless their demands–which include the repeal or delay of a law that passed both houses, was signed by the President, and withstood judicial scrutiny by the Supreme Court–are met. Thats […]

  • REAL BAD presents RECOVERY

    Don't forget the Castro Street Fair is this Sunday. And once you've had your fill of funnel cakes- pancit and skewers- come join us at REAL BAD presents RECOVERY at Public Works from 6-midnight. SF Dennis and I are working the front door early so come say 'HAI' and help the Real Bad folks reach […]

  • Everyone Needs to Read Sinead O'Connor's Open Letter to Miley Cyrus

    "You shouldn't let them make a fool of you either. Don't think for a moment that any of them give a flying fuck about you. They're there for the money.. we're there for the music. It has always been that way and it will always be that way. The sooner a young lady gets to […]

  • Hedonism and Nihilism

    Isn’t it enough to forget the conflicts and stress of the last several weeks and let things simply be as they are? Maybe not perfect, but good enough – and on a macro timeline – better all the time.