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Winners/Losers

WINNERS: APPLE COMPUTER The Mighty Mouse isn’t about placating Mac fans, it’s about convincing Windows users.  They lowered the price of iPods, they came out with the Mac Mini, they’re switching to Intel, if you don’t think Apple’s gonna make a run at taking over the world, you’re just not paying attention. GOOGLE You still […]

When The Levee Breaks

They’re selling CDs at Whole Foods. I stopped by yesterday to get some provisions to hold me over before we go to Vail.  I wanted to partake from the raw bar, but I never know how much to buy.  I HATE being limited with food.  To be savoring mussels or squid and run out makes […]

U2 On Entourage

Last time I checked bands were supposed to be COOL! What’s next?  Is U2 gonna send hookers to my house?  So I’ll say they’re still great?  Like Eric did with R.J? Maybe you have no idea what I’m talking about.  That proves the point.  In the late nineties, the gig was to hype your band […]

Bryan Adams + Def Leppard In St. Paul

  1 I felt sorry for Bryan Adams.  He had to go on first, during the daytime, he had to warm up the crowd. The layperson thinks it’s effortless.  That you make it and then it’s clear sailing.  But you’ve got to sing for your supper every night.  You’ve got to deliver every night.  You’ve […]