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If you’re the guy that’s been waiting for the Limp Bizkit comeback tour (I’m talking to you, New Jersey), you’re gonna have to wait a little longer.  Fred Durst stated the reason for the cancellations was because they were booked into the wrong types of venues.  ”Basically, Limp is not an amphitheater band,” he said. “We like to see less seats in front of the stage and more floor filled with fans going bananas.  It’s just more fun for all of us that way. Some bands are meant to be seen mainly sitting down, but definitely NOT Limp Bizkit.”

Of course, others are speculating that the band may have had trouble filling the larger spaces, and the move is more economically minded.  But, to suggest such a thing, would be bananas.

Spin’s article on the matter:  http://www.spin.com/articles/limp-bizkit-cancel-us-tour

Hey, I’m back.

Quick note:  Since LaLa was purchased by Apple, who in turn, decided to shutter the cloud music service, I can no longer provide my Music Mondays in the same fashion as before.  So until I find a new way to share, I’ve got to put a hold on Music Mondays.  Hopefully, not for very long.  In the meantime, I will be uploading various other music-type things from around the interwebs that I find amusing…   Enjoy!

-Jim

I wish I made this, but hey, I don’t have the time, or, more importantly, the talent.  Kudos to botjunkie.com

This is just the teaser.  The Actual Graphic is huge, and is linked.  Thanks!

Robot Infographic | BotJunkie.

I love the idea that there’s a trophy for this six-game series now.  I don’t know why… I guess I like the fact that, regardless of who wins, its a Chicago thing.  A fun addition for fans of baseball.

Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox to play for Crosstown Cup trophy – ESPN Chicago.

So, this past weekend, I strapped on my VIP badge and attended C2E2, Chicago’s newest Comic and Entertainment Convention.  How did it fare?  Did it blow Wizard World (the former Chicago Comic-Con) out of the water?  Thoughts and swag start rolling out tonight…

Gross, but kind of hilarious once I read all the charges…

Cherry Hill Man Accused Of Purposely Vomiting On Young Girl At Phillies Game – cbs3.com.

(Had to use Fox news footage since CBS wouldn’t imbed Vid.)

Bonus Video from World Series 08…  Spoiler:  it doesn’t end well…

‘Nuff Said

Everybody loves Deadpool – USATODAY.com.

Cameras are expensive.  Classes are really expensive.  Good news: Chase Jarvis, Uber-photographer has helped spearhead a new program to help bring knowledge to the masses.  The classes are streamed live, are free, and be downloaded (extra cost), and puts you in contact with some of the finest talents in the arts today.  CreativeLive also features classes featuring Adobe, iPad and iPod development, fine art, and other forms of art.  Take a look!

http://creativelive.com/

Fundamentals of Digital Photography! | creativeLIVE.com.

Let me tell you why…

Short Answer: I just don’t care about you anymore, Facebook,  and consider you much more of a liability than an asset.

Long Answer:  This can be best summed up by the following short, true, experiences I’ve had through Facebook over the last 18 months (of my 5 years of usage):

1.  Old highschool roommate (who I hadn’t heard from since highschool) sent picture of ultrasound of unborn, out-of-wedlock child to everyone on his friends list.  Also sent an address to where we can send “gifts and/or cash.”  Haven’t heard from him since.

2.  Former school teacher  was one of many people who thought it would be a great idea to use Facebook to try to get me involved in a pyramid scheme.

3.  I have no interest in Farmville, Mafia, or any other game.  No, am I interested in seeing you, or the hundreds of updates that these games pump out as self promotion.  At least the kids playing World of Warcraft keep to themselves…

Finally, to be clear, it’s not about “getting off the grid” or any other way to counter mainstream.  This is about simplification.  If you really want to “friend me” why not talk to me, you know, like the good old days?  Maybe we’ll make plans?  Live in another state?  No prob!  Well we can write! Talk on the phone!  Hell, shoot me a txt.  The basis of maintaining relationships is communication, big or small.  Lets try it, eh?

-Jim

The Next TED Conference event will be broadcast live at the below link, on April 4th. Photographer Chase Jarvis (@chasejarvis) talks at approx 3:30 Eastern time (which I’ll be tuning into).  His topic: Fearlessness in Creativity.  The entire program should be interesting.

TEDxCMU.