MGMT

The band is called MGMT. Some of you will really dig them, and some of you will say things like "damn kids and their drugs."

I fall into the "dig them" camp. Check it out and share your thoughts.

MGMT - "Time to Pretend" music video.

(sorry, for some reason this video didn't allow an embedding code)

Speaking of Music

(Preemptive "hook" statement) One of greatest things since G N R's November Rain video has popped up in none other than Colorful Colorado.
(partially related after-hook intro) If you don't have Comcast HD, you waste your time whenever you watch television. * I used to think that was not the case. HD is just better looking television I thought. I also thought Gibson's would be open for eternity.
(more closely related body intro) Fact of the matter is HD has brought me MHD (I will post later re: HDdiscovery theater, an equally must-watch station)
(what the hell is MHD) Music: High Definition, a collaborative of MTV(2), VH1, CMT, and whatever else that's mattered in music television, successfully brings back music television. Quite honestly, I didn't know recent songs even made music videos. But they do. And they kick ass.
The channel owns it with live performances. (crossroads, storytellers, concerts, Jesus) I love seeing every stitch in Steve Nash's Jersey, but not as much as I love seeing Jigga's sweat splatter on his $10,000 suit jacket.
By broadcasting from the top of a mountain near Vail, its probably the highest elevated TV station. Therefore, the most effective, I would guess. Oh, and no commercials.
If you "want your MTV", think about it.
*Comcast I.T. guy getting paid to search "Comcast" and run legal filters on the context of the use of your company's name, please email me and comp me some free months.

Nebraskasland Poll

In the Nebraskaland Day Concert poll over on the right, who are the "other" acts that we're missing?

Opinion poll

During a casual visit to Western Nebraska (a.k.a God's country), you'll see quite the variety of belt buckles. My question is this: which of these belt buckles would get me punched? And which ones would get me high-fives? Please explain.
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TRENCH FOOT: I Sincerely Hope None of You Ever Get It

That Will Ferrell Is One Funny Guy

#1 Memphis vs. #2 Tennessee - 2.23.2008

My beloved Memphis Tigers (unanimous #1 ranking AND undefeated) are set to host the #2 ranked Volunteers Saturday February 23rd at 8 pm at the FedEx Forum. Yes, I've been on the bandwagon since watching them at Huey's during the tourney last year. FYI, Nebraskans, as an alternative to watching the winter football recruiting season, they play this sport called basketball in other parts of the country. It is kindof awesome.

Memphis defeated Tulane this evening and Tennessee held up their end of the bargain by knocking off Auburn to set the stage for an epic showdown (suck it War Eagle). John, or just "Cal" is shown right raising the roof in celebration of reaching his 400th career victory.

Notes:
Even Peyton Manning wants tickets...
When #1 meets #2
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Google Continues to Blow My Mind

Registering exit177.com has opened up a world of possibilities...

Like having 200 people with exit177.com email addresses. For example, you can now email me at b@exit177.com. Or, if you have questions or comments that you don't want seen on the blog, you can email questions@exit177.com.

Have you passed out from excitement yet? Good. Because we can also create a google "organization" with shared calenders, chat, and other goodies.

So, if you're interested in an exit177 account, shoot me an email that includes your desired username. So far we have two: b@exit177.com and JimStock@exit177.com. C'mon, everybody's doin' it.

Not since the badass Hunan buffet in North Platte

have I eaten this many feathers. Literally, I ate like 7 birds worth.

The Funniest Movie Ever?

Coming Soon, Be Kind, Rewind.


This looks absolutely fantastic. Jack Black and Def in a Michel Gondry flick = interstingly perfect and hilarious.

The website is pretty damn funny too: Be Kind, Rewind.

It all makes perfect meteorological sense now...

This is why you always see some ridiculous southerner on the news doing a storm aftermath interview in charming and broken trailer park drawl. Read the full article here.

FFF##

If you've seen the Verizon commercial for Red Hot Deal Days you'll wonder, Why has FFF not had a parade?

Good Song w/ entertaining video

More stupid fun websites

I need some more of those websites. I liked the geography one and now the create your own mix one...I need more.

Even Better News

Lake McConaughy creeps higher
by George Lauby (North Platte Bulletin) - 2/7/2008



Lake McConaughy is slowly recovering from seven years of drought that began in 2000. The big lake is nearly 6 feet higher compared to this time last year. Read More >

North Platte is now ‘Rail Town USA’

By DIANE WETZEL, The North Platte Telegraph
02/12/2008

As the home of Union Pacific Bailey Yard, the world’s largest switching yard and the world’s busiest railroad tracks in the world, it makes good sense to officially acknowledge the importance of railroad culture to the area, and a local community group has done just that. Read more >

High five!

Work Production Beware

This website will suck you in for hours...

The Tony-B Machine

Nebraska in 3543 frames.

Video Link

So, I stumbled across this motion graphics outfit from Portland, Oregon tonight. Back in 2004 they drove across Nebraska and made a little art along the way. About 2/3 into the video they show some love for exit 177. Quality.

Something you guys would like to watch

My Untimely Death

My copy arrived a few weeks ago with a hand written thank you and riddle. Yes, I did a smudge test to see if it was indeed hand written. See A. Pete's blog for more details on getting your own copy. I'm working on a couple paper backs right now so once I get through these short stories blurbs, reviews, and accolades will follow...

Any guesses on the answer to the hangman?

If You Love the Term 'Douche Bag'. . .

. . . then watch this video from 'A' Daily Show. . .

Another Great Deal

This is another amazing deal..some might say a steal.
This product (a box of poop) normally sells for $25 a box, but you can get it now for the low price of free. Just let me know and I will get it to you in 3 business days...gift wrapped.

A GREAT DEAL

= $40
REI is running a pretty sweet deal: $40 for Tibuk2 commuter bags. Normally these bad boys are $100.

Found this through Gizmodo.

My New Favorite Quote

“A day without fun is a day that eats shit.” —Hunter S. Thompson, circa 1992

Droppin' the .blogspot like a bad habit.

In a few days, exit177.blogspot.com will simply be exit177.com.
We now legally own a piece of the internet.


Spread the word, and be sure to celebrate by binge drinking.

Oakland Produces More than Warriors.

I've found a local band that isn't MC Hammer nor Too Short. No, they are caucasian, which seems impossible. Hint: it isn't Chris Mullen, or me.
Rogue Wave
They are as smooth as Baron Davis' beard. You probably recognize this song from the 'Zune' commercial recently. There are at least 5-7 songs on their new album as good as and better than 'Lake Michigan'. Rogue Wave is like a good 'Shins' with plenty of California wussification. Get some Bay in you today.

TRI Update

It is that time of year again. The website is updated and accepting registrations for the O'Rourke Memorial Triathlon. It is a little different this year. The competitive and recreational divisions will be held on different days. To those of you interested, sign up.

http://orourketriathlon.org/

Hotchickswithdouchebags.com

The most recent addition to my top 10 favorite websites:
http://www.hotchickswithdouchebags.com/

"Find What You Love, and Let it Kill You..."

I read this great and philosophical quote in Maxim while watching basketball today and loved it. It was included in an article in which the author reviewed his top 10 regional potato chips and their off-beat manufacturers from places around the country. I had no idea that potato chips were getting to be as trendy as micro-brews.

Right now I'm digging the simple American-ness of the quote and its simple truth in life. I like this as a discussion topic or even blog poll after the discussion of our favorite things that will eventually kill us...from things as Nebraskan as red meat and booze, to more exotic things like eating sea urchins or snowboarding with the 'gerr...

What do you do?

Who does the Telegraph think they are?

WTF? As proud former citizen of "The Planet," I constantly check the local news sources for the happenings of the fine town. However, today, I was browsing nptelegraph.com and saw an article about the demolition of that hotel on the corner of Philip and Dewey.

I click on the article to find you have to subscribe to the website in order to enjoy such precious articles.

Again, who does the Telegraph think they are? How many readers do they think they have? And do they really think their stories are enticing enough for us to go through the trouble and create a username and password? Reality check Telegraph, you're not that important. The average person has about 10 internet usernames and passwords, and they don't want to to remember another one just to read stories about Osgood 4th Graders and their field trip to the fish hatchery.

Get a freakin' clue Telegraph. The Bulldogger is better.NP Bulletin, you now have one more supporter.