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So, the world is in a fuss over this interview in which Justin Bieber appears unfamiliar with the word “German”.
But what he ALSO says is, “We don’t say that in America.”
Justin, you’re Canadian…You’re welcome.
-Brody
As Earth month comes to an end, I figured I’d throw out one last reason to find ways to be green. Money! Tonight, I compare how an items “used” status makes it less expensive and more green…but is it worth it? The list is small because I have a VERY short attention span.
Exhibit A: Music
I bought this used CD at Wax Tracks on 13th for a mere five bucks. Green? Somewhat, since it is an item that exists and without somebody appreciating it, it becomes trash. It’s easy just to download music these days, which is the greeenest, but I kind of like having the case and the art inside. Besides, it took 30 seconds of listening to transport me back to the time I bought this particular album the first time around, on cassette. Time warps are priceless. Bonus points are invloved for anybody who can NAME THAT ALBUM!
Exhibit B: Books
If you can't find a 60 year old book used, you're not looking hard enough.
Easy call on this one. Green? Yes. Cool? Even yesser! What’s more hip than buying a used book (especially the example given)? That’s more hipster than all of the fixie’s and scarves and hand rolled cigarettes in Uptown! I understand you can download books now and read them on your Kindle, which is green, but it’s also just about the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard of. I mean, I would feel so silly taking one of those into the bathroom.
Exhibit C: Clothing
I couldn't even go in…I got cold sweats just thinking about it.
I have a confession. I don’t buy clothes. OK, I buy some…socks, boxers, random accessories. But my girlfriend has pretty much dressed me for years. Her good style combined with my UTTER HATRED of clothes shopping has been a happy circumstance for the both of us. But, I hear used clothes places rock. They sell the same awesome brands, of which I have no idea, as new clothing stores but at lower prices. Win for green, win for cheap. My friend Doogie thrift store shops all the time and always lets me know how much the shirt he is wearing costs, “It was only a DOLLAR”! Although I wouldn’t recommend wearing what he typically does. But what do I know?
Exhibit D: Food
Not just pizza, Sexy Pizza!
So there ARE limits to what is good to buy used. For example, this piece of pizza is BARELY used. It’s still warm and by all accounts JUST as delicious it would be new. But, with one small defect, it becomes virtually worthless. Even if I gave it way for free it would most likely be rejected unless I knew the person really well. Green? Uh, sure. Cheap? Gross, cooties!
Well, I’m pretty sure this is the most important thing you’ve ever read. You’re welcome…
-Brody
Starting at noon on April 22nd, Earth day, Denver kicks off one of the most ambitious public transortation projects in the U.S.! It’s not a new train or bus line, it’s BCycle; a revolutionary bike sharing program. Yeah, bikes!
Here’s basically how it works: You pick up a bike at any of 35 locations around Denver, ride it where you want to go and drop it off. You can pick up a bike at one station and leave it at another…how cool!
The launch celebration happens on Thursday morning at Civic Center Park with special guests Mayor Hickenlooper and Jonny 5 of the Flobots. Even better, the whole shindig be hosted by me, Brody!
See you Thursday!
-Brody
Did you know that today, the day after tax day, is National Stress Awareness day? Smiling relieves stress, so here’s a little something to (hopefully) help you out in that department!
I will never understand high fashion…
I said, I will never understand high fashion!
We may need, uh, emergency surgery…
Failbooking :
And finally, it’s all about perspective.
-Brody
The new Nike ads featuring Tiger’s late dad…genius. It made people notice right? That’s the whole point. But you know you’ve hit gold when the parodies start, and they’re better that the original.
Example:
A few months ago I blogged (man love that word…) about Facebook. And with my incredibly short attention span I was SURE that by now I would have totally found some other shiny object to distract me. But no, Facebook has it’s claws in my brain.
As it does for a lot of people…over 400 MILLION to be kind of exact. Here’s some other stats about Facebook:
Here are some favorite photos from my personal page:
Quite possibly the best picture ever taken of me, absolutely Presidential. Which will be helpful when I run for Mayor.
It's a cat WEARING A TIE!
Make up your own caption. Go ahead, try…
Some more Facebook stats:
You will notice the last 3 stats have to do with being a fan. Since you’re here, become a Facebook fan of Alice 105.9. Do it now, I’ll wait….
I actually created a fan page for myself briefly, it lasted about two weeks. Then I decided one of me is enough. Besides, I’d rather have friends than fans (awww). I also started to have anxiety about my friend/fan ratio. I mean, if I have less fans than friends, what does that say about me? Too much thinkin’…
I am currently a fan of (very partial list):
And THAT’S why Facebook is so addicting, even for a Mr. ADHD like me. There is ALWAYS something new to check out. Well, it’s part of the reason. I have a feeling there might be a Facebook part three blog (there’s that word again!) in the works…
Oh yeah – Be my friend!
-Brody
I got a new phone the other day, so I’ve been a little picture happy. And, it’s an awesome way to show what I’ve been up to. For example, here’s what I did today:
First I rode my bike to Cheesman Park (Ooooh artsy!)
Next stop – City Park. Here I saw a flock of wild geese devour a human being…no I didn't.
This is where I watched for TRUKS.
It's St. Paddys's days! So I made my way to Fado where Slacker and Steve were broadcasting live.
The day didn’t end there, but that’s where I stopped taking pictures.
I KNOW! I can’t believe it either! I even went to a concert and a birthday celebration after all of this. Jeez… I’ll get better with practice, so look for more pictures here. I totally intend on becoming that guy.
-Brody
St Pats is STILL not until Wednesday, but it’s already been a very Irish last couple of days!
Saturday – The Parade:
What a blast riding on the float!
UNBELIEVEABLE amount of Bead Me signs!
Sam Hill on the float
BJ on the float – As I was taking pics he told me to "Act like I'd been there before". OH SNAP!
Being that I behaved reasonably well on Saturday, I hit up the Running of the Green 7K race in downtown on Sunday morning. We all lost an hour of sleep due to daylight saving time, but that certainly didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the HUGE crowd that showed up for the race.
About 1 Billion people showed for the race (my estimate, but I suck at math.)
Taken during the race, not a good picture. But there aren't a LOT of great photographs taken while running.
A great way to kick off, er, let’s call it the St Patricks Day holiday season. Come celebrate the ACTUAL St Pats at Fado on Wednesday starting at 3pm with Slacker and Steve. Hurray for long, drawn out, awesome holidays!
-Brody
Solo on the S Chair
The only other tracks in this picture are mine, from the run before…awesome.
More fresh snow on the backside.
Last run of the day – through the Superpipe.
-Brody
It’s been sooo nice since March rolled into town the other day that I decided to FINALLY dust off the cruiser bike for a ride. So, that means Spring has officially sprung. It also reminded me that my bike is totally the best bike ever made.
Here’s some important things to know about my bike:
1. It’s red (AWESOME!)
2. It has seven speeds. I bought it years ago when I lived in Breckenridge. You NEED gears when you live in the mountains.
3. I have a bendy Uncle Sam character that hangs from the brake cables upside down. I attached this the first year I had it when I decorated it for the 4th of July. Seeing how long he can hang in there…
5. It has chrome fenders that I installed myself. Probably the single most technical mechanical project I have ever tackled.
4. It has no brakes. Allright, it has SOME brakes. Just don’t get in my way.
I love my bike. As a matter of fact, I love it so much I might even take it in to get a tune up this year for the first time EVER…that’s part of what makes it so awesome, almost zero maintenance!
Admitted, riding a bike in the city COULD be a little daunting. But it’s much simpler than you think. Check out WWW.BikeDenver.org for a lot of good resources.
Fall in love with a bike this year! It’s the least complicated relationship you’ll ever get into.
-Brody
