I made a totally awesome Valentine's mix the other day. but since I have no one to personally share it with, I've instead shared it with the world.

Here it is, if you have the iTunes.

Now playing on iTunes: Josh Kelley; 'Follow You'

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100 Years by Five for Fighting

"Every day's a new day... 15 there's still time for you Time to buy and time to choose Hey 15, there's never a wish better than this When you only got 100 years to live" 2004 was about thinking and reflecting - but isn't every year?

I know Dorothy is out there laughing and nodding her head

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everybody tells me I am wrong, when I know I'm not
something in me moves me to be strong 'cause it's all I've got
and I don't know what to say when you ask me everyday
and my mind won't let me play with the the thought of you
so tell me what you need, I'm getting stronger
if you will help me see, it won't be long now
and when it's time for you to leave I'll follow you

MPR tosses their hat in the pop music ring

ever since St. Olaf College sold the 89.3 frequency and its classical format to Minnesota Public Radio last summer, critics have been crying foul and cited MPR as being yet another villain on the landscape of Twin Cities radio. well, here's hoping those jeers turn to cheers. after simulcasting KSJN 99.5 for a few months, then going completely off-air for 2 weeks, MPR has as of Monday relaunched St. Olaf's WCAL as adult album alternative oriented KCMP. as a direct shot to the de-localization of the Twin Cities music scene by Disney and Clear Channel [see this post], KCMP aims to directly compete with CC's Cities 97 and Diz's Drive 105 by including with the standard AAA format a more eclectic mix of intergenerational music and *gasp* local efforts that are aired outside of the midnight hour on Sunday. that, and the lack of commercials and a smarter morning show, should give the twin towns a station that's actually fun to listen to, something we've been missing since the demise of Rev105. yay!

Goliath helps David

and, speaking of Clear Channel, did you ever see this happening? after MnDOT unceremoniously yanked their $400k traffic reporting contract from KBEM Jazz88, the publicly funded station run out of a Minneapolis highschool studio was sent scurrying for loose change in an effort to keep the station and its 17 employees going. enter Clear Channel, who, perhaps sensing a PR opportunity, cut the Minneapolis public schools a $25,000 check to help close the gap on KBEM's operating budget and -- get this -- agreed to CROSS PROMOTE Jazz88 with some crazy frequency, on Cities 97 and their own jazz offering, Smooth Jazz 100. like I said, this could be a total PR move, but thus far I'm impressed.

Now playing on iPod: O·A·R; 'That Was a Crazy Game of Poker'

preferably of the female persuasion.

Saturday March 26th. let's get this shiz done.

Now playing on iTunes: Blues Traveler; 'Hook'

I put this up tonight. it's not finished yet but still good for a laugh. OUT.

Now playing on iTunes: Tom Petty; 'Have Love Will Travel'

[01:13 AM] GravyMaster3: oh and Mandy has huge tits that she will never show the general public
[01:13 AM] underdawg32: haha
[01:14 AM] GravyMaster3: but you can tell from the left hand pic on your desktop that she has stupid looking nipples anyhow, so no big loss

Now playing on iTunes: The Traveling Wilburys; 'Handle With Care'

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linkage: BusinessJournal Associated Press Star Tribune

I don't know quite how to feel right now. there's no real way to describe what goes through your head when you realize you're part of a failing enterprise.

I first started at Ultimate back in the summer of 1998, when it was still known here as Audio King. My original goal was to work there for a year, while I got my head on straight and figured out what my post high school path would be. Then I'd quit, most likely go to the U, and move on with my life. Uh, that never happened exactly that way. I ended up investing six years of my life into the Ultimate Electronics employee pool, learning many lessons and making several connections along the way. And now that my future with Ultimate, and the future of the company as a whole, is not only uncertain but also quite possibly limited? That frightens me just a little bit, and also makes me a little sad. The thing that kills me the most is I'm finding about this in the papers, just like the rest of the general public.

I'm at a loss for words.

Now playing on iPod: John Mayer; 'Tracing'

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You Are the Individualist

4 You are sensitive and intuitive, with others and yourself. You are creative and dreamy... plus dramatic and unpredictable. You're emotionally honest, real, and easily hurt. Totally expressive, others always know exactly how you feel.

Now playing on iTunes: Mayer/Glen Phillips; 'Celebration'

a few inches actually fell on the ground today/tonight. it's about a month late.

Now playing on iTunes: Keb' Mo'; 'That's Not Love'

note to self: be more patient, it might lead to more fun.

Details at 10.

Now playing on iTunes: Jason Mraz; 'Tonight, Not Again'

[11:10 PM] badbadpatman: eastern time zone pwns
[11:10 PM] underdawg32: meh.
[11:11 PM] badbadpatman: good point
[11:11 PM] underdawg32: yeah i'm pretty good at refuting shit

Now playing on iTunes: Muse; 'Time is Running Out'

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and I can't sleep. please make me feel better

Now playing on iTunes: O·A·R; 'Hey Girl'