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Polyphasic Mutants

Just ran across Steve Pavlina's blog a few days ago and have been reading his posts about polyphasic sleep with interest. Giving serious thought to trying it myself, but I'll have to wait for a vacation to come up to get started. I think I can make it work with my work schedule, but the first week or so of transition would be pretty impossible while working.... I don't think my boss would like to pay me to be a groggy zombie.

Polyphasic Mutants: "  I’m probably averaging something like 100 minutes of sleep per 24–hour period now.  This is the pattern I seemed to have naturally (or unnaturally) settled into, and at least so far, it feels sustainable.  I’ve no health problems to report, and I certainly don’t feel sleep deprived.  I’ve been getting quite a lot done lately."

(Via Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog.)

Lo digo al sol.

It's all clear now. I'm in love with Amaia Montero. When you're ready to move to Alaska, my dear, just let me know. On the other hand, if it comes down to it, I'd be perfectly happy to relocate to Madrid. Just let me know.

First jobs

A thread on what rock musicians did before they became big...

Wil Shipley goes for a little indoor flying...

Call Me Fishmeal.: Is "helicopter" an indoor toy?

Seattle, you suck!

Okay, so that title is a little imflammatory... But seriously, Seattle, is there something wrong with your legs? We went to Elvis Costello at the Paramount last night, and my buddy and I managed to find a few confederates next to us who were willing to stand and dance.... Come on Seattle, this is Rock and Roll! The ushers came by and hassled us three times, and the girl standing next to me had people throwing things at her back. I'm sorry, but it physically hurts to sit down while Elvis is pounding through Blue Chair, Uncomplicate, Brilliant Mistake, Radio Radio, Blame It On Cain, (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea, etc. At least Elvis finally managed to get people on their feet at the end of the show, so we slid right down to the front and were able to groove through the last eight numbers... All in all, a brilliant show.

Anyways, Seattle, don't take it personally, I still love you. The drinks at Cyclops are still the best, and the tofu at Wild Ginger is something I could eat for weeks and never tire of... But for god's sake, get your mojo back!

Bucky Katt and Ouija Boards

Okay, looks like the creators of Get Fuzzy and Foxtrot are conspiring today... They're both running the exact same story line. They must be drinking buddies....

Get Fuzzy: http://www.comics.com/comics/getfuzzy/archive/getfuzzy-20050401.html

Foxtrot: http://www.ucomics.com/foxtrot/

For the record, Satchel didn't deserve that. Bucky needs to be sent to his closet.

Oscars....

You've got to be kidding me... why don't they just have Beyonce sing all the songs at the show next year? Was every other singer on the planet previously engaged?

New iPods...

Apple has announced new iPods today.... Two new iPod photos, starting at $349 for a 30GB and $449 for a 60GB, which is a price drop of $150 for the 60GB (granted they left out some accessories that were previously included). The iPod mini now starts at $199, with a 6GB model at $249. Don't tell my friend Jen, who just bought her mini a week and a half ago... Shhh..... You can currently get the 4GB mini at Amazon for $179.... nice!

Mark Your Calendars....

Okay, two Elvis posts in one day, I know that's pushing it... But I just read this article that says King of America will be rereleased on April 26 with an extra bonus disc. The previous reissue had some of the same bonus track on it, but not all. I'm really looking forward to the demo versions of Indoor Fireworks, Poisoned Rose, I'll Wear It Proudly, and Jack of All Parades. Can't wait. King of America is bar none my favorite album and has been since it was originally released.

CostelloNews.com: A Royal Upgrade for Costello's King of America : Elvis Costello News Archive

Great Interview with Elvis

Elvis Costello News Archive: "'I'm a working musician. This is what I do. I say this without any embarrassment at all. I am an artist. I am vocationally an artist who happens to be a musician and I happen to make my livelihood at it. I create works of imagination. I had to come to terms with the fact that it doesn't fit in. Being gifted with words in rock and roll is not exactly difficult. It's not over-populated with geniuses. Put me in among a bunch of philosophers or serious literary people and I wouldn't seem so smart. I have a one trick talent which is to write songs. I've understood it instinctively since I was tiny.'"