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Episode 26 - Tools
An episode of Successfully Funded
By Jeff Wenzel
In each episode of Successfully Funded, Jeff "fuzzy" Wenzel talks to and deconstruct currently successful world-class crowdfunding campaigns from eclectic areas (investing, sports, business, art, games, etc.) to extract the tactics, tools, and routines you can use. This includes favorite books, morning routines, exercise habits, time-management tricks, and much more. I like talking to and learning about success, and I bet you'll like the conversations I have.
Prior guests include Scott Thrift (Today), Alan Teng (Linkbook Pro), Ray Wu (Wynd), John Reumerman (Woodiehub), Edorado Carlotti (War
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Episode 157 - Leagueswype
In episode 157 I got to talk with Darius Grandberry from the Startengine campaign Leagueswype. Leagueswype is the ultimate way to commission season-long fantasy play. It is a debit card with a personality and a mobile wallet perfect for the fantasy sports community. Users can collect, store, and transfer money in an efficient and secure manner via instantaneous transfers to and from linked credit or debit card accounts. However, aside from offering a quick, easy, and secure solution for transferring funds, the application also provides a suite of features that streamlines the user's fantasy sports experience. Instead of keeping track of multiple sites, players can manage all of their leagues on one easy-to-use platform by integrating Leagueswype with their favorite fantasy sites. It's a convenient way to manage all rosters and wallets. The platform also provides users a way to engage with their peers via direct messaging and message board features. Who doesn't need an easy way to talk a little smack? Furthermore, fantasy players can access up to date and relevant sports related news, with the source and subject of content tailored to their preferences for a customized experience. Finally, users can save money and score discounts by taking advantage of offerings made exclusively to them. All of this in a secure environment across web and mobile devices. Check out their equity crowdfunding campaign today.
September 19, 2019
Episode 156 - Vegan Fine Foods
In episode 156, I got to talk with Steven Smith from the company Vegan Fine Foods. VFF opened their flagship store in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in March 2018, but the journey began long before that. It started in May, 1997. After years in graduate school, Steven gained a lot of weight and his health was failing. That led to the decision to take control of his health, cleanse his system, and get back on track. It led to the decision to change from a fast-food, meat-based diet to a plant-based, vegan diet.
August 22, 2019
Episode 155 - TBJ Gourmet
In episode 155 I got to sit down and talk with Michael Oraschewsky Chief Executive Boar @ TBJ Gourmet. TBJ's trendsetting and award-winning products are sold direct to consumers online and through a network of 5 Event Sales Representatives, on QVC, in 5,500 retail food stores including Walmart, Acme, and Shop-rite and served in 1,000 restaurants. Totally bootstrapped, they went from $100k Year 1 revenue to just under $1 million in Year 5. Right now they are raising capital to fuel the fire following our proven roadmap: testing new products, restaurants to drive product awareness, retail for the win. Check out their Wefunder equity crowdfunding campaign.
August 2, 2019
Episode 154 - Optimus
In episode 154, I got to talk with OPTIMUS project creator Yi Zhang about their premium luggage now on Kickstarter. Optimus luggage is durable, timeless and at the lowest possible price.
May 24, 2019
Episode 153 - TIMIO
In Episode 153 I got to talk with Basile Fattal from the successful Kickstarter campaign, TIMIO. TIMIO is an educational audio and music player that uses magnetic discs to unlock a library of curated content, from nursery rhymes and lullabies to fairy tales and vocabulary, all in 5 different languages: ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN and DUTCH. TIMIO consists of two parts: the Portable Digital Audio Player and the Interactive Content Discs that activate the content on the Digital Audio Player. Unlike other kids' audio players on the market, TIMIO is interactive. Not only does it allow children to select the content they'd like to play, but with the vocabulary discs, TIMIO will also quiz the child to find an item. Children are more engaged and this interactivity reinforces the learning process.
April 2, 2019
Episode 152 - INUBOX
In episode 152 I got to talk with the creators of INUBOX. INUBOX captures, processes & contains liquid and solid dog waste in a hygienic way. After each use, it releases a treat for your dog's training. Our patented process prevents bad odors & delivers an eco-friendly sealed bag for disposal. INUBOX is THE next step for your smart home.
March 27, 2019
Episode 151 - World Tree
In episode 151 - I got to talk with Wendy Burton, CEO of World Tree. Wendy, is unabashed in her commitment to the three P's: Planet, People, and Profit. Otherwise known as "The Tree Lady" Wendy has spent the last 17 years promoting the economic and environmental benefits of the Empress Splendor tree. Wendy, as a self-confessed tree-hugger, is living proof that it is possible to combine business savvy with a passion for improving the environment. She believes that everyone can make a difference and that one of the most powerful ways to do that is through investing. The World Tree Carbon Offset Program is a sustainable timber investment based on the Empress Splendor tree, the fastest growing tree in the world. Empress trees provide valuable hardwood lumber within just 10 years. They also absorb 11 times more carbon than any other tree. Participants in the program both offset their carbon footprint and share in the profits, if any, of the sale of the lumber. World Tree investments are available in Canada and the USA.
March 22, 2019
Episode 150 - Carter Malloy
In episode 150 I got to talk with creator Carter Malloy about his new equity crowdfunding platform, Acretrader. AcreTrader was created with a simple mission: provide investors direct access to the highly attractive asset class of farmland. Before AcreTrader, an investor's options were extremely limited in gaining exposure to this alternative asset, and what few options there were carried the burden of high fees, limited or no liquidity (often 10+ years of capital commitment) and/or no control over portfolio composition.
March 19, 2019
Episode 149 - Straton Legera Watch
In episode 149 - I got to talk with Kyle Schut from the successful Kickstarter Straton Legera Watch. Straton Watch Co. ® was established in 2015 by watch and car enthusiast Kyle. Combining his passions, he created a brand which has successfully launched four Kickstarter campaigns to date for various Straton watches and delivered more than 6000 watches worldwide. Kyle is proud to present his latest retro creation the "Legera". The Legera Standard and Legera Bullhead is available with two movement options for each of the cases, either the Swiss Made Valjoux 7750 Automatic for the Legera Bullhead, and Valjoux 7753 Automatic for the Legera Standard. The Quartz versions will house the Seiko/TMI VK67 meca-quartz for the Legera Bullhead and Seiko/TMI VK63 meca-quartz for the Legera Standard. Why have we chosen both Automatic and Quartz movements? Some customers prefer Automatic movement and some prefer a Quartz movement, price is a decision factor.
March 15, 2019
Episode 148 - Dango Modular Watches
In Episode 148, I got to talk with the creators of Dango Modular Watches. The watches have been in development for over one year and they wanted to create a collection that compliments and completes their everyday gear. When they decided to enter the market, they wanted to do it their way, with every detail unique to the vision and built from ground zero. Introducing the TREK, a field watch, DIVE, a sport watch that accompanies you on every adventure, and CHRONO, an automotive inspired chronograph watch. Check out their Kickstarter.
March 12, 2019
Episode 147 - Alison Buehler
In episode 147 I got to talk with Alison Buehler about her successful Kickstarter campaign, Relatable Chapter Book Series for Diverse Developing Readers. Only 15% of African American 4th graders in Mississippi scored at the proficient reading level on the National Literacy Exam last year. That number is unacceptable. Children become fluent readers by DEVOURING early chapter book series like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Captain Underpants, or Magic Tree House. There are virtually NO popular chapter book series written by African American authors. Only 7% of all children's books are authored by African American, Native American, and Hispanic Americans combined. How likely are kids to love reading if they never encounter a character they can relate to? Take a moment to listen to our amazing conversation to learn more about this successful Kickstarter campaign.
March 5, 2019
Episode 146 - Jonboy Meyers
In episode 146- I got to talk with artist Jonboy Meyers. Jonboy is currently running a successful Kickstarter campaign for his new volume 2 Sketchbook. Jonboy is, an Illustrator and Concept Designer for Toys, Video Games, Comic Books, Film and Animation. Some of his current works are Concept and Design For Riot Games' LEAGUE OF LEGENDS Property, Rebooting SPAWN with Todd McFarlane, Rebooting TEEN TITANS for DC Comics, and Rebooting INHUMANS with Al Ewing for Marvel Comics. For more information check out his work here: https://www.instagram.com/jonboy007007/
February 20, 2019
Episode 145 - Mark Roderick
In episode 145, I got to talk with corporate and securities lawyer, Mark Roderick. Since the JOBS Act of 2012, Mark has spent all of his time in the Crowdfunding space and today is one of the leading Crowdfunding and Fintech lawyers in the United States. To learn more about Mark, go to his website www.CrowdfundAttny.com Mr. Roderick represents dozens of portals and other participants in the Crowdfunding industry, providing both technical knowledge and industry expertise. Mr. Roderick has spent more than 30 years representing entrepreneurs and their businesses in a wide variety of transactions, including: Counseling entrepreneurs through the formation, development, and growth of their businesses Raising money through private placements and venture capital Buying, selling, and investing in businesses Planning business transactions to minimize corporate and individual taxes Preparing Shareholders' Agreements, Partnership Agreements, and Operating Agreements Protecting business goodwill through restrictive covenant (non-compete) agreements Compensating key employees using options and restricted stock Technology licensing and development
February 14, 2019
Episode 144 - Pharos Watches
In episode 144 - I got to talk with Alex Davis from the successful Kickstarter project, Pharos Watches. Pharos Watches is proud to announce the Sentinel Collection consisting of two models: the full lume Sentinel and sunburst Sentinel B. The uniqueness of the Sentinel and Sentinel B is evident in the crown (which is lumed), lug curvature, and steel case finished with a variety of polished grooves and brushed notches. The defining feature of the Sentinel Collection is the usage of Swiss SuperLuminova in the dial and crown of each watch. Inspired by the Pharos of Alexandria, their logo depicts four beams of light emanating downward from a central lighthouse. Additionally, the abundant lume in both the Sentinel and Sentinel B emits a glow reminiscent of the light that shines from a lighthouse. An accurate depiction of the Lighthouse of Alexandria is also engraved on each case back. For more information go to their Kickstarter today.
February 12, 2019
Episode 143 - TOKYO SERIES TABLETOP GAMES
In episode 143 - I got to talk with Jordan Draper from the Kickstarter campaign TOKYO SERIES TABLETOP GAMES. What is the TOKYO SERIES?? 12 unique games about life in Tokyo that can be played stand alone or mixed together! You can learn more about the series on his website jordandraper.com, and read about the first three games that were on Kickstarter here.
February 5, 2019
Episode 142 - Radiant Pain Relief
In episode 142 I got the chance to talk with Brendon Lundberg from Radiant Pain Relief about their upcoming Reg A+ Crowdfunding campaign. Radiant Pain Relief Centres offer a unique and progressive treatment for chronic pain, which helps retrain the brain and restore it back to a more normal, healthy perception of pain. We have treated hundreds of patients with nearly every type of chronic pain imaginable. On average, our patients experience an 84% reduction in pain, and more than 90% of our patients conclude therapy with a pain score of zero or near zero. By combining a highly refined care model with a novel FDA-cleared device known as Scrambler Therapy® we're changing the way chronic pain is treated. Our patient-centered model uses this state of the art medical technology, which is non-invasive, non-drug based, safe and highly effective at significantly reducing, or completely eliminating, pain with lasting relief. This technology, along with a unique care and cost model, make our approach the most effective and appealing way to treat chronic pain.
January 29, 2019
Episode 55 - Maslow
Episode 55 is here! In this episode, I got to talk with Tom Beckett from the successfully funded Kickstarter campaign, Maslow.
December 8, 2018
Episode 122 - Succulent Dragons
In Episode 122 of Successfully Funded, I got to talk with Stephanie Law from the Kickstarter campaign Succulent Dragons.
December 7, 2018
Episode 141 - UrmO
In episode 141, I got to talk with Sebastian Signer from the Kickstarter campaign, UrmO, UrmO is a ultra-light, foldable urban electric vehicle. Since 2016, UrmO has been developing a revolution in urban mobility, the foldable, self-balancing scooter. It's time to make a step into the future of mobility. Check out their campaign today - https://my-urmo.com/en/ FYI: We had a tiny hiccup in the recording for about 1 minute. Don't freak out :)
October 25, 2018
Episode 140 - Wool Cross X
In this episode, I got to talk with Marcus and Romana from the Kickstarter campaign Wool Cross X. The Wool Cross X by Giesswein is the world's first high-performance sport shoe with a 100% Merino wool lining. Designed with micro-grip technology and temperature regulating fabric, the Wool Cross X is sure to keep your feet happy on all of life's trails.
October 2, 2018
Episode 139 - Machina Arcana
In episode 139, I got to talk with Juraj Bilic from the game Machina Arcana. Machina Arcana is a cooperative steampunk horror game for 1-4 players. Players take on the role of explorers thrown into dreadful halls, scratching for survival and progressing through the chapters from one of many horror stories. Even if they manage to stay alive till the end of the story, they will face a special mini game at the finale of each scenario. The unique environment, interactive inventory, combat mechanics and tactical diversity are all enveloped in an integral storytelling experience that provides both total immersion in the world and full replay value. But beware! A horde of unique and terrifying monsters are bent on destroying your party. If that isn't enough, Horror itself disrupts and hinders any remaining hope in these comfortless chambers. Learn More - https://www.kickstarter.com/…/45…/machina-arcana-from-beyond
September 24, 2018
Episode 138 - Dale of Merchants
Episode 138 is in the books! Today I got to talk with Sami Laakso from the board game, Dale of Merchants. Dale of Merchants is a stand-alone deck building game and a storage solution for the DoM series. Great for fans and newcomers alike. Check out our converasation about what it takes to launch a successful board game on Kickstarter. Click he link to learn more - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/660227025/dale-of-merchants-collection
September 13, 2018
Episode 137 - Gage and Tollner
In Episode 137, I got to talk with St John Frizell, Founder, Gage and Tollner. St. John and his partners are running a Wefunder campaign to help restore and reinvent this classic Brooklyn restaurant. GAGE & TOLLNER will feature a 70-seat dining room, a 40-seat bar area, two combinable private dining rooms that can seat up to 60, and a separate 30-seat tropical cocktail bar upstairs — the Sunken Harbor Club. The menu will be inspired by the original oyster and chophouse, but driven by fresh, local ingredients and the way people eat now. Our guests will be Downtown Brooklyn's new and established residents, local professionals, patrons of the arts, and tourists from Brooklyn, Manhattan, and beyond. Check out their equity crowdfunding campaign today on Wefunder.
September 10, 2018
Episode 136 - Whyld River
In Episode 136, I got to talk with Rachel Bauman from the Kickstarter campaign, Whyld River's DoggyBag. From nights under the stars to last minute road trips The DoggyBag is meant to go everywhere with you. Just like your best friend. If you got a 4-legged best friend then back this campaign today: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1296486938/whyld-rivers-doggybag-a-premium-sleeping-bag-for-y
September 6, 2018
Episode 135 - Thomas Fluharty
On Episode 135 of Successfully Funded, I get to talk with art wizard, Thomas Fluharty about The Prismacolor 901 Indigo Bleu Series Book on Kickstarter.
August 31, 2018
Episode 134 - Prova
In episode 135 of Successfully Funded, I got the chance to talk with Cameron Schiller from the #Kickstarter, Prova.
August 17, 2018
Episode 133 - Spyra One
In episode 133, I got to talk with Sebastian Walter from the awesome Kickstarter campaign, Spyra One.
August 13, 2018
Episode 132 - The Light Seer's Tarot
Episode 132 - I got the chance to interview Chris-Anne Donnelly about her Kickstarter campaign, The Light Seer's Tarot.
June 28, 2018
Episode 131 - Ovis
In episode 131, I got to talk with the founder of ForwardX Robotics about their Indiegogo campaign, Ovis.
June 14, 2018
Episode 130 - Dr.W
Today is episode 130 of Successfully Funded. My guest is Reinder Woudstra from the successful Kickstarter, DR.W.
May 31, 2018
Episode 129 - Darwin's Choice
In episode 129 I got to talk with Sam and Marc from the Kickstarter campaign, Darwin's Choice.
May 23, 2018
Episode 128 - Tropic
In episode 128 - I got to chat with Alberto Espinós about his #Kickstarter campaign, Tropic - The Ultimate Travel Shoe.
May 9, 2018
Episode 127 - BentoStack
Episode 128 - I got to talk with Mike Smart from the Indiegogo campaign, BentoStack
May 7, 2018
Episode 125 - Idolcam
In episode 125 - I talked with Jason Lam about his newest creation, Idolcam. The Pocketable 4k Gimbal Camera!
May 1, 2018
Episode 124 - HEROCLIP
Episode 124 - Mina Yoo from Heroclip and I got the chance to talk about her company and her successful Indiegogo campaign.
April 25, 2018
Episode 123 - Cogeo
Over the last 60 days or so, the team at Woodshed Agency has been working behind the scenes on a new partnership deal to help to expand our possibilities. Today, we are excited to announce that Woodshed Agency and Cogeo have decided to partner to help companies achieve their growth goals at an even more significant capacity.
April 10, 2018
Episode 121 - The Thinking Egg
In Episode 121, I got to talk with project creator Oscar Bonilla Jr about his campaign, The Thinking Egg.
March 9, 2018
Episode 120 - Sheerly Genius
In Episode 120, I got to talk with Katherine Homuth from the Kickstarter, Sheerly Genius.
February 27, 2018
Episode 119 - Broken Bananah
In episode 119, I get to talk with Ross Asdourian about his new book, Broken Bananah: Comedy, Life, and Sex ...Without a Penis.
February 12, 2018
Episode 118 - Mycroft Mark II
In this episode of Successfully Funded, I got to talk with Joshua Montgomery about his Kickstarter campaign called, MyCroft Mark II.
February 1, 2018
Episode 117- G.I. Joe
Ep 117 G.I. JOE - I got to talk with Carson Mataxis about his Kickstarter, Collecting the art of G.I. Joe: Volumes 5 and 6 (1990-1994).
January 16, 2018
Episode 116 - Somnox
Episode 116 - Somnox. I got to talk with Julian Jagtenberg from the company Somnox, world's first sleep robot to improve your sleep.
December 4, 2017
Episode 115 - Ethereal Timepieces
In Episode 115, I got to talk with Jimin Kim about his #Kickstarter campaign, Ethereal Timepieces.
November 30, 2017
Episode 114 - Neofit Roller
Episode 114 features Seb Kipman from the successful Kickstarter campaign, Neofit Roller.
November 2, 2017
Episode 113 - MELLA
In episode 113, I got to talk with Stephanie from the company Little Hippo about her successful #Kickstarter campaign, MELLA.
October 19, 2017
Episode 112 - Embr Wave
In episode 112 - I got to sit down and talk with Sam Shames from the Kickstarter campaign, Embr Wave.
October 12, 2017
Episode 111 - Simple Happy Kitchen
Episode 111 - Simple Happy Kitchen. I got the chance to talk with Ziv Meltzer about his successful Kickstarter campaign.
October 5, 2017
Episode 110 - Adore
In episode 110, I get personal with Saeed Azimi from the successful Kickstarter campaign, Adore.
September 28, 2017
Episode 109 - Riptide R1
Here we go! Let's talk about the electric skateboard. In episode 109, I got to talk with Eric Birkemeier from the company Riptide.
September 21, 2017
Episode 108 - The Milton Shoe Company
In episode 108 I got the chance to talk with Milton Fonseca from the company Milton Shoe Company about his successful Kickstarter campaign.
September 12, 2017
Episode 107 - You Suck At Piano
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the piano? Well, Episode 107 is going to be perfect for you. I got to talk with Dr. Joel Pierson about his new piano book, You Suck at Piano.
August 31, 2017
Episode 106 - Race For The Top
In episode 106, I got to talk with Aaron Heimes from Race For The Top. Race For The Top is a reality series that highlights the people and businesses that use crowdfunding to make their dreams a reality.
August 28, 2017
Episode 105 - Specdrums
In episode 105, I got to talk with Steven Dourmashkin from Specdrums about his successful Kickstarter campaign.
August 25, 2017
Episode 104 - Tersa Steam
Episode 104. Charlie Warden and I got a chance to talk about his successful Indiegogo campaign, Tersa Steam.
August 17, 2017
Episode 103 - Raw Materials V.1
Episode 103 features a wonderful conversation with Eliza Ivanova from the successful Kickstarter Raw Materials v.1.
August 14, 2017
Episode 102 - Toc19
In episode 102 - I talked with Will Monaghan from Toc19 about his successful Kickstarter campaign for his brand of watches.
August 10, 2017
Episode 101 - Sandman Doppler
Episode 101 - Sandman Doppler. Let's talk about the dreaded, getting up in the morning. Is there anything worse? Well, Alex from Palo Alto Innovation has a new tool to make waking up and going bed less of a hassle. Introducing.... Sandman Doppler: The World's Best Alarm Clock
August 7, 2017
Episode 100 - Airpaq
We did it! We made it to one hundred episodes! On today's episode, I got to virtually sit down and talk with Adrian Goosses from the Kickstarter campaign, Airpaq.
August 2, 2017
Episode 99 - Volterman
Episode 99 - Volterman. Sona Mirzoyan from Volterman stopped by the virtual studio to talk about the very successful smart wallet that is, VOLTERMAN!
July 26, 2017
Episode 98 - Premium Undies Made from Discarded Fishing Nets
Let's take a trip to Finland. In Episode 98 I got to talk with Tommi Lahde from the company, The Other Danish Guy. Tommi has made The World's First Underwear Made from Regenerated Ocean Plastics.
July 19, 2017
Episode 97 - FlexSafe Plus
In episode 97, I get down and dirty with Rob Peck talking about getting your valuables safe and sound using the new product from Aquavault: FlexSafe Plus.
July 14, 2017
Episode 96 - Rebel Girls 2
Episode 96 is a hot one! I got to talk with one of the co-creators Elena from the amazing book, Rebel Girls.
July 12, 2017
Episode 95 - KADO
Episode 95 - Yariv Ganor is solving a problem we have all faced. The dreaded move the couch to plug in your charger. In this episode, we are going to talk about how Yariv has solved this annoying issue.
July 10, 2017
Episode 94 - Keen Bean
Hope everyone had a great 4th of July! On episode 94 I got to talk with Johnny Kien from Keen Bean about his successful Kickstarter campaign for Baby Food Redefined.
July 5, 2017
Episode 93 - Baserock
Episode 93 - Baserock creator Gannon Daynes and I jumped on to Zencastr to chat about his current Kickstarter campaign.
June 28, 2017
Episode 92 - Vacanza
Episode 92 consists of Ambrose Wong from Vacanza and me talking business shirts and keeping them wrinkle free.
June 28, 2017
Episode 91 - Wearhaus Beam
Richie Zeng from Wearhaus Beam decided to jump online to talk about his new Kickstarter that is already Successfully Funded. Which means, episode 91 is in the books.
June 21, 2017
Episode 90 - Rozebuds
Wireless Earphones with a Fashion Twist... well that's an interesting idea. Join me on Episode 90 of Successfully Funded because we are going to talk with Bev Stoch about how she is bringing these earphones to market.
June 15, 2017
Episode 89 - Michael Mindes
Episode 89 - Michael Mindes and I sat down to talk last week to talk about his company Tasty Minstrel Games which he founded in early 2009.
June 12, 2017
Episode 88 - Flex-Eboard
Episode 88 - I got to with talk with Robert Simpson from the Kickstarter campaign Flex-Eboard. The Flex-Eboard is an Electric Longboard with Interchangeable Rough Stuff Wheels and a Fully Flexible Deck for the Smoothest Ride.
June 8, 2017
Episode 87 - PLIQO
Can you imagine never traveling in a suit again? Patrick Tatham has the answer to that question in Episode 87 of Successfully Funded.
June 1, 2017
Episode 86 - Mu Tag
Episode 86 - Mu tag. Lang Mei and I got to talk about his successful Kickstarter campaign to stop loss prevention that just ended.
May 15, 2017
Episode 85 - K POP Sauce
Ready for The Ultimate Korean Chili Sauce! In episode 85 of Successfully Funded I got to talk condiments with one of KPOP founders, Mike Kim.
May 11, 2017
Episode 84 - Städler Outdoor Oven
Do not listen to this episode if you are hungry! In episode 84, I got to talk with Pieter Städler about his new pizza oven that he launched on Kickstarter.
May 8, 2017
Episode 83 - Dual Bowls
Episode 83 is done and ready for consumption. I got the chance to talk with entrepreneur, Kawther Alsaffar from the Kickstarter project, Dual Bowls.
May 4, 2017
Episode 82 - Q-Shirts
Episode 82 - Q-Shirts is on tape! Or, on a hard drive on a cloud somewhere in the world. :) In this episode, I got to talk with Mathias Stefanoni from the company Uztzu about his successful Kickstarter for his new line of T-Shirts.
April 27, 2017
Episode 81 - Hybern8
Tired of your dog not sleeping in their bed? Then check out Hybern8. In episode 81, I got to talk with Jackie and Jenny about how they started their company Petoji.
April 20, 2017
Episode 80 - Color
80 episodes! Wow, time is flying by. In this episode, I got to talk with Amanda Norman about her new children's book, COLOR. COLOR is a high-quality board book for kids of all ages.
April 17, 2017
Episode 79 - Reckless Deck
What should I create? That's a great question, and Clark Huggins from Reckless Deck has the best answer. In episode 79, I got to talk with Clark about how he created the Reckless Deck and how he picked himself up after a failed first attempt on Kickstarter.
April 13, 2017
Episode 78 - 878 Vikings
Episode 78 - On today's episode I talked with Gunter Eickert and Uwe Eickert from Academy Games. Currently, on Kickstarter, their game Vikings 878 is over $400k on a $20k goal. Wow!
April 10, 2017
Episode 77 - The JÜL
Guess who's on the podcast? Wafiq Ali from Power Practical. Now, why is he appearing in this episode? Well, their campaign for the JÜL is over $120k on Kickstarter with over 20 days to go.
April 6, 2017
Episode 76 - BERG
In episode 76, I talked with Paal Friele Grung about his project, BERG. BREG watches are designed to last while still looking sleek and styled.
April 3, 2017
Episode 75 - DiverCity
Episode 75 features Maxime Tardif from the successfully funded game, DiverCity. DiverCity is a balanced cooperative game where every decision matters, and where information sharing is key.
March 30, 2017
Episode 74 - Necroboomicon
BOOM! That's right; it's episode 74 MuthaF****! In this episode, I get to talk with Sean McCoy and Alan Gerding from the company Tuesday Knight Games. Allan and Sean just finished up their Kickstarter for Necroboomicon, an extension pack for their game Two Rooms and a Boom.
March 27, 2017
Episode 73 - Lead Quizzes
In Ep 73, I got 20 mins to talk with Paul Lewon about how we are using Lead Quizzes to get people's attention.
March 20, 2017
Episode 72 - MÜV Chair
Tired of sitting in that crappy office chair for 7-8 hours a day? Well in episode 72 I got to talk with Matthew Jarchow from Zero5 Innovations about their new product, MÜV chair.
March 6, 2017
Episode 71 - Think Like a Detective
Ep. 71. If you are a project creator then you need to think like a detective.
March 2, 2017
Episode 70 - Halfsies Dice
Ep. 70 - Halfsies Dice. In this episode, I got the opportunity to talk with John Wrot from Gate Keeper Games. John is creating 10 all new Halfsies Dice sets through photography and unity.
February 27, 2017
Episode 69 - Ping
Ep. 69 - Ping. Ping is one of those products that you'll wonder how you lived without it before. Ping is the world's smallest, longest range, longest battery life global (GPS) locator for kids, pets, bikes, drones, luggage or anything important that moves and is currently over $600k on Indiegogo.
February 23, 2017
Episode 68 - Should I Buy Likes on Facebook
Episode 68 - Should I Buy Likes on Facebook. The answer is, of course not. Yet, people still do it every day.
February 16, 2017
Episode 67 - Does it matter what my launch date is?
Episode 67 - So, does it matter what your launch date is for your Kickstarter campaign? Of course, it does. Check out this quick hitter episode as I tell you what to look for, so you don't launch at the wrong time of year.
February 14, 2017
Episode 66 - NES Oddities & the Homebrew Revolution
Literally, everything you've ever wanted to know about vintage NES video games is in Episode 66. Jeffrey Wittenhagen is a wild man who has gone down the Nintendo Oddities & the Homebrew world to tell us all what we are missing.
February 13, 2017
Episode 65 - Scollar Mini
Episode 65 is here, and today I'm talking with Lisa Tamayo from the successful Kickstarter campaign, Scollar Mini.
February 9, 2017
Episode 64 - The Art of Asking
Episode 64. Are you asking for money from backers the right way?
February 7, 2017
Episode 63 - Wyrmwood
In Episode 63, I got to talk with Eric Dupuis from Wyrmwood about his GM Screen that will change the way you play your favorite roleplaying games. It is the only screen you'll ever need.
February 6, 2017
Episode 62 - Did Being Featured By Kickstarter Help?
Episode 62 - Did Being Featured By Kickstarter Help?
February 2, 2017
Episode 61 - KIWETIN
In this episode, I got the chance to talk with Gary Paitre from the successfully funded Kickstarter KIWETIN.
January 30, 2017
Episode 60 - Tortuga 1667
Ep.60. Travis Hancock set out to mix Pirates of the Carrabien and table top games. Since he's 1534% over his goal, I'd say he's done a fantastic job.
January 26, 2017
Episode 59 - LiquidPiston
Ep. 59 - LiquidPiston. It has been over 80 years without any major changes to the combustible engine. Well, that is all about to change thanks to Alexander Shkolnik and his Dad.
January 23, 2017
Episode 58 - Labfresh
Episode 58 - Labfresh. What do you do after you sell your first successful startup? You obviously start a new company and then launch a Kickstarter. That's what Kasper Brandi Petersen did with his new company Labfresh.
January 19, 2017
Episode 57 - Grypmat
Episode 57 - Grypmat is here and it's 2017. I'm crazy excited to kick off the New Year with this interview of Tom Burden from The Grypmat. As a special bonus, I also got to chat with Dmitry Dragilev from the amazing PR outreach tool, JUSTREACH.IO.
January 16, 2017
Episode 56 - Buzzies
Episode 56 is here and this time we are talking about alleviate stress and anxiety with neuroscience wearables. I got the chance to talk with Vicki Mayo about her successfully funded Kickstarter campaign about how her company Buzzies, with help alleviate stress and improve performance by overriding the fight or flight mechanism.
December 15, 2016
Episode 54 - Woodie Specs
Episode 54 is an amazing journey through tree cutters and technical issues but in the end, it came out to be a fantastic conversation. Shawn Blaze is the founder of Woodie Specs and he is currently running a successfully funded campaign for a new band of Handcrafted High-End Stainless Steel Watch with Natural Wood.
December 12, 2016
Episode 53 - The Red Dragon Inn 6: Villains
It's a double header Thursday for the podcast. In this episode, I was able to talk with Jeff Morrow from Slugfest Games about their successful Kickstarter campaign; The Red Dragon Inn 6: Villains
December 8, 2016
Episode 52 - Chronos 1.4 High-speed Camera
Episode 52 is hot off the digital press. In this episode, I got the chance to talk with David Kronstein from the very successful Kickstarter, Chronos 1.4 High-speed Camera.
December 8, 2016
Episode 51 - EVELO
Can you image the world with no cars? EVELO is on a mission to change and update transportation by putting electric bikes directly into the hands of its customers.
December 5, 2016
Episode 50 - Foundr
Holy Cow! I am super excited. Episode 50 is here, and I get the incredible opportunity to interview Nathan Chan, CEO of Foundr magazine about his successful Kickstarter campaign for his new book. Lessons From The Greatest Entrepreneurs Today.
December 1, 2016
Episode 49 - FRETX
Episode 49 is here! I got the chance to talk with Fede from FRETX last week for the podcast.
November 28, 2016
Episode 48 - Lil' Bunny Sue Roux
Episode 48 is here! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! In this episode, I talked with Marc and Rachel from the Kickstarter campaign Lil' Bunny Sue Roux on Two.
November 24, 2016
Episode 47 - Foldylock Compact
In this episode, I get the chance to talk with Ilan Mor from the successfully funded Kickstarter, Foldylock Compact. The Foldylock Compact is a premium folding bike lock features the perfect MIX between protection, weight, and design.
November 21, 2016
Episode 46 - Mythic Battles
Have you ever wanted to become an Olympian God and fight beside the greatest heroes and monsters to ever live? Well, now's your chance! In this episode, I got the chance to talk with Leonidas Vesperini one of the creators of the board game Mythic Battles: Pantheon.
November 18, 2016
Episode 45 - SinStella
In episode 45, I got the chance to talk with Gio Purtscher from the Successfully Funded Indiegogo campaign, SinStella.
November 16, 2016
Episode 44 - The Apothecary
After some technical difficulties, I was able to have a lovely chat with Alexander Chin from the Kickstarter campaign; The World's First Color Changing Decks - The Apothecary.
November 14, 2016
Episode 43 - City of Mist
The election hangover is still going on and there is no Advil for this headache. In this episode, I got the chance to talk with Amít Moshe from the Kickstarter, City of Mist, a noir RPG of modern-day legends.
November 10, 2016
Episode 42 - Wayuu Backpack
In this episode, the emotions are incredibly high after the United States has chosen to elect Donald Trump as president. I tried my hardest to keep those emotions in check, but after re-listening to my interview with Daniela Castellanos from Wayuu Backpack I just couldn't hold back anymore.
November 9, 2016
Episode 41 - Yoee Baby
Jillian Lakritz decided to change career paths a few years ago to focus solely on her first product, Yoee Baby. Yoee Baby is a developmental toy that takes its cues from science and helps parents play, connect and bond with their babies.
November 7, 2016
Episode 40 - MaestroConference
It's Episode 40! Man, Time is flying by this year. In this episode, I got the chance to talk with Brian Burt from MaestroConference. MaestroConference is currently doing an equity crowdfunding campaign and we dived into all of the emotions a company has while in the middle of the campaign.
November 3, 2016
Episode 39 - Nathan Rose
In this episode I got the chance to talk to Nathan Rose from the new book, Equity Crowdfunding: The Complete Guide For Startups and Growing Companies.
October 31, 2016
Episode 38 - UberStax Color Expansion
David Papp is currently running his second Kickstarter campaign for his project ÜberStax. This time though his raising funds for a color expansion edition.
October 27, 2016
Episode 37 - Dynamite Nurse - Anime Card Game
Bonus Episode: In this episode, I got the chance to talk with Cherise Wilson from the board game Dynamite Nurse - Anime Card Game.
October 25, 2016
Episode 36 - SBricks Plus
Imagine you just finished building the most amazing Lego city in the history of Lego building, but you wanted something more.... Well, the SBricks Plus is here to make that dream a reality.
October 24, 2016
Episode 35 - Scars Unseen
I have a confession to make..... I have failed twice with two different startups. Since high school, I have fallen into the startup/entrepreneur lifestyle. Working odd hours, never having a weekend off, making my family crazy with some of my decisions. In this episode, Paul Lewon from Woodshed Agency flips the book and interviews Shawn Neal and me about our failed businesses.
October 20, 2016
Episode 34 - Hops and Grain
Josh Hare from Hops & Grain Brewery decided to turn to equity crowdfunding to help this company expand into a second location. In this conversation, Josh and I discuss what it took to become successfully funded on the Wefunder platform.
October 17, 2016
Episode 33 - I.C.U. - The Interactive Horror Game Show
Keenan 'Criken' Mosimann has a huge following on Youtube, and when he decided to ask his subscribers for support for his Kickstarter project, this is what happen.
October 13, 2016
Episode 32 - Vetpronto
Equity crowdfunding is the hot new trendy buzzword around the crowdfunding community, so I decided to talk to someone who is running an active campaign. Meet Joe Waltman, CEO of VetPronto.
October 10, 2016
Episode 31 - Brennen Reece
It's the craziest thing in the world to feel like you are interviewing yourself. That's exactly what happened to me when I sat down with Brennen Reece, author of the book, Productivity for the Depressive Polymath.
October 6, 2016
Episode 30 - Dr. Squatch Shampoo and Conditioner
In this episode, I got a chance to talk to Jack Haldrup from the company Dr. Squatch about his successfully funded Kickstarter campaign for 100% natural, NPA certified shampoo & conditioner for men.
October 3, 2016
Episode 29 - Siege of the Citadel
Chris Birch from Cabinet & Modiphius was given a major task. The task was to reboot the 90's classic board game Siege of the Citadel and modify it for today's gaming standards.
September 29, 2016
Episode 28 - Stilla Motion
In this episode, I got the chance to sit down with startup entrepreneur Elin Elkehag from the Indiegogo campaign Stilla Motion. Stilla Motion is a pocket-sized security system designed to give you piece of mind with your bag, door, stroller, or bike by giving you instant alerts if something moves when it shouldn't.
September 26, 2016
Episode 27 - Kill the King
In this episode, I talked with Petter Schanke Olsen who is a first-time board game designer about his successful crowdfunding campaign; Kill the King.
September 22, 2016
Episode 26 - Tools
In this episode, I decided to layout all of the tools that the Woodshed Agency uses for our crowdfunding campaigns as well as our social media and marketing strategies.
September 19, 2016
Episode 25 - Tiny Epic Galaxies
How do you go from being a server to running a series of uber-successful board games on Kickstarter? In this episode, I got the chance to sit down and talk to Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games to discuss his current Kickstarter; Tiny Epic Galaxies.
September 15, 2016
Episode 24 - The Turtle Hat
It's time for you to come out of your shell. Huh? Yeah, it's time for your to come out of your shell. In this episode, I talked with Lynn Johnson from The Turtle Hat.
September 13, 2016
Episode 23 - Crowdfunding is the Currency of Social Media
Crowdfunding is the currency of social media and in this episode Paul Lewon (COO of Woodshed Agency) and I discuss just how important a strong social presence helps your campaign.
September 8, 2016
Episode 22 - Slow Dance
For all those who love mystery, beauty, and wonder then this episode is for you. Jeff Leiberman has taken the stale old picture frame and revolutionized it to fit into our modern world.
September 5, 2016
Episode 21 - Mammoth Bar
Can a company make organic food bars made without all the weird stuff and get the funding to grow from Kickstarter?
September 1, 2016
Episode 20 - Baby ¡Babas!
A man and his dog set out to tell a great children's story. The story of Baby ¡Babas! has three parts - the beginning and end of the book take place in present day Austin, TX as old lady Babas and her Boy take the reader on a reading dog visit to tell their story to a group of children...
August 29, 2016
Episode 19 - Kachula 2.0
What happens to your company when the mega retail stores won't get creative with your products? What happens when you see your company of 6 years starts to go under? You re-focus and turn to Kickstarter.
August 25, 2016
Episode 18 - Tenkara
Daniel Galhardo introduced tenkara to people around the world by founding Tenkara USA, and now he's talking to me about his successful crowdfunding campaign.
August 22, 2016
Episode 17 - Greater Alexander
Sometimes someone is just a pure artists down to the core. In this episode, I get the chance to talk to Greater Alexander about life, humility, crowdfunding and respect for one's self.
August 18, 2016
Episode 16 - Men's Premium Jeans
In this episode, I have a very candid conversation with Kabir Seth from Scale Denim about their active Kickstarter campaign called Men's Premium Jeans.
August 15, 2016
Episode 15 - Hashtag
In this episode, I talk with Paul Lewon, COO from the Woodshed Agency about how and when to use a #Hashtag strategy for your crowdfunding campaign or your digital marketing plan.
August 11, 2016
Episode 14 - SoulKix
How do you go from being homeless to creating a successful custom printing shoe company to eventually creating a Kickstarter campaign hoping to expand your product line? Well, that's exactly what Mason Davis from SoulKix did.
August 8, 2016
Episode 13 - Perfect Fitting Wireless Earbuds
How do you get your Kickstarter campaign to fund in 36 minutes? Instead of me telling you, let's listen to Shaun Alexander from ELWN tell you how they did it
August 4, 2016
Episode 12 - AWESOME WOOD TOYS
What could be better than modernist design flair and roadside car culture, fused and distilled in wood toy form? Nothing.
August 1, 2016
Episode 11 - Klos Guitars
Adam Klosowiak and his brother Ian are creating the hottest, newest musical instrument for the traveling musicians, Carbon Fiber Guitars.
July 28, 2016
Episode 10 - CREEM Day 18
Follow us as we take you inside our minds as we talk about what is happening each day during our active campaign for Boy Howdy! The Story of CREEM: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine.
July 25, 2016
Episode 9 - Warage Card Game
In this episode, Jeff and Shawn from the Woodshed Agency step out of their comfort zone to talk about board games.
July 19, 2016
Episode 8 - Woodiehub
Tired of hiding your power supplies? If that answer is "Yes", then this episode is for you. The Woodshed Team talks to John Reumerman about their awesome new project that's successfully funded.
July 15, 2016
Episode 7 - CREEM WEEK 1
The Woodshed Agency team is one week into the Boy Howdy! The Story of CREEM Magazine Kickstarter. How is the campaign doing? Listen to find out.
July 14, 2016
Episode 6 - CREEM Day 5
Follow us as we take you inside our minds as we talk about what is happening each day during our active campaign for Boy Howdy! The Story of CREEM: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine.
July 12, 2016
Episode 5 - CREEM Day 2/3
Follow us as we take you inside our minds as we talk about what is happening each day during our active campaign for Boy Howdy! The Story of CREEM: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine.
July 9, 2016
Episode 4 - CREEM Day 1
Follow us as we take you inside our minds as we talk about what is happening each day during our active campaign for Boy Howdy! The Story of CREEM: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine.
July 7, 2016
Episode 3 - Wynd
In this episode, the Woodshed Agency team talks with Ray Wu from the successfully funded Kickstarter: Wynd - The smartest air purifier for your personal space. Find out how Ray took his idea for a clean air space from his trips to Beijing into a Kickstarter campaign that has raised more than $300,000 at this moment. We also get to hear about Shawn Neal's crazy neighbor Mary and his very itching dog; Toby. Sit back and enjoy Episode 3 of Successfully Funded - Wynd.
June 30, 2016
Episode 2 - Linkbook Pro
Do you struggle with cell phone reception and never having a charged battery? If you answered that question with a "Yes!" then you definitely need to check out this amazing Kickstarter from creator Alan Teng. Alan and his team have created a smartphone case that charges your phone as well as boost your reception so that way you never drop a call. In our interview, we break down the struggles of marketing a product to the USA if you are a foreign company. We also talk about when is it the right time to run a longer Kickstarter campaign.
June 27, 2016
Episode 1 - Today
This week the Woodshed Team talked to Scott Thrift from the successfully funded Kickstarter campaign: Today. As of me writing this episode summary his campaign is 973% over his goal. In our conversation, we break down the origins of Today and how Scott got his idea to this point in life. We talk about strategies used to fund his campaign and the ups and downs of manufacturing a product in the U.S.A. After our conversation, we speak of another successfully funded campaign from 2013, a documentary called "The Wrecking Crew." If you haven't watched this story about the LA studio musicians from the 60's, 70's and 80's go on Netflix and watch this story.
June 23, 2016
What's the best thing you've backed from Kickstarter? Shawn likes a dog park; Paul loved a game, and Jeff bought a book. In this teaser episode listen to the boys break down the process they went through from seeing the mentioned above projects to taking out their wallets and backing. (NOTE: This is trailer episode. Make sure you tune this Thursday to hear episode one of the Successfully Funded Podcast featuring the Scott Thrift from the Kickstarter Campaign Today.)
June 21, 2016
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What do you think when you hear "T-Mobile store"? Nothing, because they're unremarkable in every way. Until now. Thanks to a jazzy makeover, T-Mobile's retail fleet has character! The character of a German stripper. Deutsche Telekom liebt dich, baby.
T-Mobile's emphasizing the "open" nature of the new American stores—it should be easier to navigate around, buy stuff, and then leave. Less hopeless searching. But really, how can you pay attention to anything but the harsh pink neon lights everywhere? The hardwood floors, the booths—T-Mobile says the new stores will offer a "private atmosphere," opportunities to "explore and play" in an "open environment." Wink. And just listen to that music! Is this where AT&T execs are going to have a morose corporate consolation orgy after their T-Mobile takeover gets nixed? At any rate, I'll be right in to get my dongle activated. [T-Mobile]
You can keep up with Sam Biddle, the author of this post, on Twitter, Facebook, or Google+.

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text: Portugal is a country on the Iberian Peninsula, located in southwestern Europe. Portugal was voted "Best European Country" to visit by USA TODAY (2014). It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira are also part of Portugal. During the 15th and 16th centuries, with a global empire that included possessions in Africa, Asia, and South America, Portugal was one of the world's major economic, political, and cultural powers. Today it is a major tourist destination with the historic city of Lisbon, the Azores resorts, and gorgeous coastline of the Algarve. Portugal is one of the warmest European countries, the annual temperature averages in mainland Portugal are 13 °C (55 °F) in the north and 18 °C (64 °F) in the south.View All Tours in Portugal


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Are you a tax season procrastinator? You're not alone.
The IRS says 20-25% of Americans wait until the last two weeks to prepare their tax returns. While filing close to the deadline does not affect your refund, it can add to the stress. So, with roughly 5 weeks to go, it's time to get to work. Fortunately, tax software is here to make filing easy, error-free, and to make sure you get that tax refund has quickly as possible!
TurboTax is offering a special just for coupons.com users. Save 10% off TurboTax Online Federal products. And that's not the only advantage to using tax software.
1. E-filed tax returns are the quickest way to get your refund. The IRS says you can check the status of your refund within 24 hours after filing when you e-file, but if you mail it in, it will take 4 weeks before you can check the status. Check the status on the IRS website or with the free IRS2Go mobile app.
2. You can also speed up the process by receiving your refund as a direct deposit. The IRS will let you divide your refund between two or three accounts. That way you can put some in your checking and stash some in your savings. Of course, you can also receive your refund by check or Visa Prepaid Card, but it will take longer.
3. Errors hold up your refund. Less than 1% of e-filed returns have errors compared to a whopping 20% of paper returns. Common mistakes include math errors, writing the wrong Social Security Numbers, and not signing and/or dating the return.
4. TurboTax is offering a bonus of up to 10% when you receive a portion or all of your refund as an Amazon.com gift card. For example, use TurboTax Deluxe, put $500 of your refund towards a gift card and they will throw on an extra $50.
5. If you've already filed your taxes for this year, consider using tax software to prepare for tax year 2014. For example, TurboTax's ItsDeductible lets you track your charitable donations year-round either online or through the mobile app. Then when it's tax time they will all be in one place, ready to be deducted.


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Join Amoeba Music for May's edition of First Fridays! Once a month, Los Angeles's Natural History Museum stays open late and features live music, exciting scientific discussion, and behind-the-scenes curatorial tours as part of the First Fridays program. Amoeba is excited to sponsor this fabulous series of live music, discussion, concessions, tours, DJs, and more.
Join us on May 3rd from 5-10pm for live performances from Javelin and Helado Negro, special DJs, and a guest lecture on dinosaurs from Sean B. Carroll!
PLUS: Check out the Amoeba Music booth to purchase a $20 Amoeba Gift Certificates for just $15! Limit 2 per person.
Find out more HERE!
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SOUTH BELOIT — The South Beloit City Park Association will unveil Winnebago County's Pink Heals firetruck at 11 a.m. Aug. 23 at South Beloit City Park, 519 Blackhawk Blvd.
Fire departments will escort the truck to city park, where it will be unveiled and available to sign in memory of a loved one that has battled cancer. The event will also feature a street dance and a corn boil for South Beloit firefighters.
The pink truck is a 1972 fire engine donated to Pink Heals by the South Beloit Fire Department. Pink Heals is a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds for people with cancer.
For information: pinkhealswinnebago.org.


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Hella Responsible & Hella Ratchet Black Tote
Hella Responsible & Hella Ratchet Black Tote
You pay your bills and sh*t, but you love ratchet reality TV. You have goals and sh*t but you love trap music. You can adult and shit, but every now and then you gotta let you ratchet through! Then this speaks to you!
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What shirt brand do you print on?
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Do you offer package tracking?
A shipping confirmation email will be sent, once your order has left our facility.
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Do you ship internationally?
If y'all help me blow up, then maybe in the future we can ship internationally!
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All of our items are made by hand at the time of purchase. We do not have a warehouse or inventory. We do not issue refunds on orders that have completed payment and shipped. We CANNOT PROCESS SIZE EXCHANGES.
If you receive a defective item, we'll happily replace it. Faulty items will be exchanged for the same type of product in the same size. Please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com for further information.
Can I cancel/modify my order?
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Thursday, July 31, 2008
skippy's thursday nite music club
godsmack - whatever - live!
live at camp pendleton...w/special guest shredder sgt. wesley dimwitty
mcmuffin's stupid ad backfires
it seems that the elder hilton has donated $18,400 to the mccain campaign, and $35,000 to the national republican senatorial committee in the last couple of years. (paris's father, rick hilton, has given an additional $6,900 to the mccain campaign. suffice it to say, he's none too pleased either.)..
i suspect that heads will roll at the mccain headquarters - if not within the staff, then i wouldn't be surprised if steve schmidt starts looking for a new consulting firm for the next round of ads. this is a reminder to my brethren at the campaign: don't bite the hand that feeds us.
paris hilton isn't just a tabloid tart to be tossed around willy-nilly. she's the living brand name of one of america's most successful global corporations. it's no wonder her grandfather's upset: every time paris is in the news, fewer people stay at their hotels. try explaining that to the blackstone group - the hedge fund firm that bought into hilton hotels last year. blackstone chairman peter g. peterson gave $30,800 to the mccain campaign this year. guess who also called the campaign today?
(thx to memeorandum for the initial link!)
say hello
tho we are sad to have to be able to say hello to this blog.
for those of you unfamilair w/pvt. johnson's story, crooks&liars has a good wrap up of her tragic life and death:
"our worst fears were substantiated when we started going through information from the army," johnson said.
he said the pictures and documents from the incident proved that his daughter had been brutalized - raped, beaten, shot and set on fire.
"someone poured lye in her vagina to destroy evidence," her father said. "her body was dumped in a dirty, filthy contractor's tent. read on…
lt. governor john garamendi
Patty and John Garamendi
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Labels: california, governator, government
mission canyon...death trap?
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sometimes when ralph daniel looks out the huge plate-glass windows of his 1959 ranch house, a bobcat stares back at him from the patio. he delights in the quiet, the bird songs, the expansive view of the santa ynez mountains.
like millions of other californians, daniel, 63, likes to live on nature's edge. he is a 10-minute drive from both downtown santa barbara and los padres national forest. but he has no illusions. one day he expects to see a wildfire bolt through the chaparral and down the slopes toward his house on the fringes of mission canyon.
"that's where i think it's going to come from," he says, pointing to a ridgeline from a seat on his patio.
when it does, getting out could be a nightmare. like many rustic communities in the
west, mission canyon is a maze of narrow, twisting roads, dead-end drives and too few exits. - latte times
i remember many fond years up in mission canyon...the sound of the creek...the animals...the wild turkeys...the neighbors donkey. but, you have to be prepared to let go of your possessions in a seconds notice now with the area lacking in water.
Labels: brush fires, california, santa barbara
elizabeth taylor *update*
Elizabeth Taylor
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Labels: healthcare, hollywood
mad about media sheep
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
skippy's wednesday nite music club - rip jo stafford
jo stafford - the gentleman is a dope
and here she is with the group she started with, the pied pipers:
pied pipers - it started all over again
bloomberg tells us:
the biggest hit for stafford, a singer in the pied pipers and then a soloist, was ``you belong to me'' in 1952, which sold 2 million copies, the newspaper said. her death, caused by congestive heart failure, was confirmed by her son, tim weston, the newspaper said.
a performer from the late 1930s until the mid-1950s, stafford started singing with her older sisters in a country- western group called the stafford sisters, then joined seven men as the pied pipers, the newspaper said. the octet was cut to a quartet and joined the tommy dorsey band, and became backup singers for frank sinatra, the newspaper said.
while recording with capitol records, stafford toured with the u.s.o. in 1944 and 1945, earning her the ``g.i. jo'' nickname from servicemen, the newspaper said.
jo's melodious caressing of lyrics and her enthusiasm and energy will certainly be missed.
oil derrilicks....the ocean fleas
ocean fleas
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we must fight back. we must.
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water finds its own level; or, dancing w/ the stupids
the 61-year-old quayle is a former indiana senator and also served as vice president under george h. w. bush from 1989 to 1993.
should he actually be cast for dancing with the stars, quayle would actually be the second politician to appear on the show -- following in the footsteps of third-season participant jerry springer, who had previously served as the mayor of cincinnati.
we understand dick cheney applied to be on fear factor; not as a contestant, but rather as the fear factor itself.
riverboat ring your bell! fair thee well, anna belle! luck is the lady that he knows the best!
soon the texans of that era and area were applying the term derisively, to mean a person who was too stubborn or stupid to attend to business and ended up losing their shirt.
a bone to pick with t boone
beyond wind plan, pickens eyes pipelines in drought-ridden us. while t. boone pickens has detailed his plans to develop windpower in the us, he has a lesser-known plan centered on becoming a water baron. - popular mechanics.
but oil is a thing of the past for pickens; the article claims he is now the largest single individual owner of water rights in the usa. he owns a huge ranch in roberts county, tx, and would like to pump ground water from the ogallala aquifer beneath his ranch and sell it to thirsty texas cities.problem is....the ogallala aquifer is drying up.
how much? try 200,000 acre-feet per year. he can pump this much because of texas' quaint ground water law, "the right of capture", aka "the law of the biggest pump." if you own land, you can sink a well and pump virtually to your heart's content. doesn't matter whether you own one acre or 68,000, the size of pickens' ranch. - waterwired
water for pickens' plan would come from the panhandle portion of the ogallala aquifer. one of the largest underground repositories of water in the world, the ogallala stretches from texas to south dakota and once held more water than lake huron. that was a century ago, before the advent of cheap electric pumps gave farmers the power to lift water hundreds of feet. statistics on the ogallala are unreliable, but here's one: the aquifer waters one-fifth of the nation's irrigated land. and here's another: in less than a decade from its peak in 1978, the area of agricultural land irrigated by the ogallala fell by 20 percent, at least partly because of the ogallala's depletion.
the ogallala isn't like rivers, lakes or even most other aquifers: it has no source of replenishment. it holds "fossil water," sealed underground for hundreds of thousands of years. once it's used, it's gone forever. now, as the ogallala's water level continues to fall, pickens is proposing to expand its use, so far chiefly agricultural, to include supplying large, distant cities. - salon.com (2001)
Labels: drought, energy, environment, water
this is why skippy is in show biz
not that any of these people are ugly, by any stretch of the imagination. but, being "not ugly" is not the same as being "beautiful."
we think it was bill maher who is taking credit for the phrase that "politics is hollywood for ugly people." this feature, purportedly highlighting the most gorgeous in washington, seems to bear that out.
now, we don't mean to be catty about how people look. tho it must be pointed out that all 50 of these "capitol hill beautiful people" obviously posed for this feature, and must thereby consider themselves to be qualified to be counted as among the most attractive inside the beltway. so they are big boys and girls, they can take what we dish out.
but we only mean to use the hill's application of standards as a metaphor for what else goes on in dc.
just as being "not ugly" is not tantamount to being "beautiful," it also follows that being "not malicious" is not the same as being "beneficial;" that being "not destructive" is not the same as being "constructive;" that being "not highly immoral" is not the same as being "highly moral."
that being "not evil" is not the same as being "good."
[addendum: we thought of an even better phrase during lunch: "not going backward" is not the same as "going forward."]
dc is a place where good enough is; where just getting thru the day without getting slimed (or caught) is an achievement worth drinking one's self into oblivion over; where keeping the status quo is seen as progress.
we have no solutions, other than to keep harping at american citizens to be ever-vigilant about those they vote into office and their lackeys. democracy, as has been said, is not a spectator sport.
we must insist the denizens of dc raise their standards in all things; and to be perfectly honest, the gorgeousness of people is actually the last quality we care about in our government employees; let's get them to aim for justice, fairness and compassion first.
(tip o'the kangaroo tail to memeorandum for the link!)
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
skippy's tuesday nite music club
carole king - i feel the earth move under my feet
big joe turner - shake, rattle and roll
in honor of our little "foot massage" today
Labels: commercial, cows, earthquake
because when you need good essay writing, you naturally turn to musicians
essayists include greg saunier of deerhoof, and alina simone. hopefully more will be forthcoming.
get a room already
sign the petition.
remember, the center for media affairs at george mason university found that obama got far more negative press on the big three networks than mcsame (72% negative for obama to 57% negative for mclame).
true hero in ken. church shootings - a liberal
you don't survive that, and he had to know it. so he knew what he was doing, and he made a decision—to put the lives of others above his own.
then the congregants tackled the shooter, took him down, and held him for police.
love of others, sacrifice for others, and calm collective action to deal with a threat.
they say that unitarians are the most liberal church around.
i don't know if that's true, but in the face of tragedy, unitarians certainly showed what liberalism should be.
god bless greg mckendry.
(addendum: ian provided us w/a link to the story)
aftershocks LA - quick snapshot
Originally uploaded by ttnk
if this city's rockin', don't come knockin'
there have been three 3.8 aftershocks, so far.
updating later.
say hello
baked alaska
the seven-count indictment charges stevens with making false statements by failing to disclose things of value he received from the veco corp., an alaska-based oil services compmany, and from its ceo, bill allen, over an eight-year period.
the indictment charges that among the undeclared items were substantial improvements to stevens' home in girdwood, alaska; automobile exchanges in which he received new vehicles that were worth far more than the old ones he exchanged; and household goods, including a viking gas grill.
steven's home was raided by the fbi last year with investigators taking a close look at renovations done on his alaska home.
readers of this space also recognize sen. stevens as a staunch opponent of net neutrality, the man who described the web as "a series of tubes."
(thanks to firedoglake and memeorandum for the links!)
la is one big freeway
some democratic campaign buttons made for distribution in idaho show an unlikely pair: democratic presidential candidate barack obama and republican sen. larry craig. but don't expect the staunch republican to throw his support behind obama or for the presidential candidate to ask craig to change his mind and run for senate again. apparently the button manufacturer picked a picture of the wrong idaho larry. - seattletimes
Labels: obama, prez campaign
Monday, July 28, 2008
skippy's monday nite music club
vic damone & debbie reynolds - imagine
not the john lennon song you're thinking about, this is a number from the otherwise forgettable film athena
just in case, we want all wackos w/guns out there, to know that we are 'moderate.' yeah, that's it, 'moderate.'
knoxville police sunday evening searched the levy drive home of jim david adkisson after he allegedly entered the tennessee valley unitarian universalist church and killed two people and wounded six others during the presentation of a children's musical…
adkisson targeted the church, still wrote in the document obtained by wbir-tv, channel 10, "because of its liberal teachings and his belief that all liberals should be killed because they were ruining the country, and that he felt that the democrats had tied his country's hands in the war on terror and they had ruined every institution in america with the aid of media outlets."
adkisson, 58, of powell wrote a four-page letter in which he stated his "hatred of the liberal movement," owen said. "liberals in general, as well as gays."
apparently, however, his ex-wife, who took a restraining order out on adkisson years ago, was a member of the church he targeted for his rampage, so his berzerking may have had a more personal reason than first suspected. uuworld:
witnesses reported hearing three shots fired before adkisson was tackled by church members while trying to reload his 12-gauge, semiautomatic shotgun. mckendry, the first to be shot, may have been trying to stop the man, members said. police arrived within minutes.
but his reading list can't be ignored.
(tip o' the kangaroo tail to memeorandum for the link!)
we're on fire....yet again
california wildfire
Originally uploaded by y_davechen
near yosemite.
an out-of-control wildfire near one of the entrances to yosemite national park charred more than 18,000 acres, destroyed eight houses and has put about 2,000 homes at risk, fire officials said on sunday. - reuters
Labels: brush fires, california, yosemite
hunger in america
food pantry operators throughout the los angeles region report that demand for free groceries has surged to the highest level in recent memory this summer as the sagging economy has hit not only the poor, but also middle- and upper-class families."this is probably the most people we've ever seen use emergency food assistance," said darren hoffman, communications director for the 35-year-old los angeles regional food bank.
"we're seeing people who were making $70,000 a year coming into a food bank for the first time. . . . they've used their retirement to pay their mortgage, and gone through their savings." - latte times
no credibility gap here
the playlist includes various song styles, one for each of the people in awol's cabinet that deserves shearer's sharp wit pointed at them. our favorite was the faux-bluegrass ditty, the turdblossom special, dedicated to karl rove.
this might get him out of the traffic ticket
novak said he was diagnosed sunday with a tumor and will soon begin treatment at brigham and women's hospital in boston…
the diagnosis was sudden. novak became ill sunday during a family outing near cape cod, mass. a family member called 911, and he was brought by ambulance to brigham and women's hospital, where the diagnosis was made.
it's too early to know whether the tumor is malignant or benign, his assistant said. (via)
a statement released by novak says he will suspend his journalistic duties for now, but hopefully for not too long.
we at skippy international sincerely wish mr. novak a speedy recovery, and hope for the best in his medical trevails.
in iraq, reality bites mclame in the ass again
except, maybe, for reality. nytimes (login required, try "skippy" and "skippy"):
in the northern city of kirkuk, at least 24 people were killed and 187 wounded, after a female suicide bomber blew herself up amid thousands of kurdish demonstrators who had gathered near the provincial headquarters building, said brig. gen. burhan tayyib taha of the iraqi police in kirkuk. the bombing immediately set the city on edge. many kurds believed the city's ethnic turkmen were behind the blast and retaliated by attacking the headquarters of turkmen political parties.
in the attacks in baghdad, three women used suicide vests and a bomb in a bag to make strikes just minutes apart, killing 24 people, all apparently shiite pilgrims marching in a festival, according to an official at the interior ministry. the dead included at least four children, one of them an infant, and there were at least 62 other people wounded, according to police officials and witnesses.
the senior senator from arizona said his democratic rival would "rather lose a war in order to win a political campaign." what's next, an open charge of treason?...
in fact, the iraqi leaders and even president bush have agreed on a goal of a heavy u.s. drawdown, even though the white house prefers to call it a "general time horizon" rather than a timetable. talk about a fuzzy description.
mccain still hasn't told us what his oft-called-for victory would look like. even his friend republican sen. chuck hagel of nebraska says mccain is treading on thin ground with his personal attack on obama's motives.
don't you just hate when reality won't cooperate?
(some links via memeorandum, thanks!)
"hello, god? it's me, barack"
the note was subsequently removed from the wall, according to the israeli newspaper, ma'ariv, which printed what it said were the contents of the prayer...
"this sacrilegious action deserves sharp condemnation and represents a desecration of the holy site," said rabbi shmuel rabinowitz, who supervises the western wall, in a statement.
he said notes are supposed to be removed twice a year, on the eve of jewish new year and passover, and placed in a repository under supervision "to keep them hidden from human eyes."
the nypost has published the note as well. and, defying religious tradition, we here at skippy international will also disclose the contents of the note:
pleez let john mccain's dependz fall down at the debatez.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
skippy's sunday nite music club
joy division - transmission
joy division was a brilliant post-punk band whose lead singer, ian curtis, committed suicide when the band was on the brink of international stardom. wikipedia tells us:
in may 1980, on the eve of the band's first american tour, curtis, overwhelmed with depression, committed suicide. joy division's posthumously released second album, closer (1980), and the single "love will tear us apart" became the band's highest charting releases. after the death of curtis, the remaining members reformed as new order, achieving critical and commercial success.
knock knock - who's there? - cicero - cicero who? - cicero mero!
it's a good flick, maybe not as great as the hype would have it, but heath ledger's performance certainly is brilliant.
the script could have used another pass with the scissors (it clocks in over two hours long), and some of the dialogue was mumbled and hard to understand, but the effects (especially harvey dent's two-face appearace) were great.
someone dies, and we won't give it away, except to say it was a surprise. and we enjoyed seeing exactly how harvey dent became two-face this time around, because the old batman movies had billy dee williams inexplicably become tommy lee jones.
who's going to slap our faces with his cock now?
let the flame wars begin.
that's not what we meant by "the surge is working"
jesus christ, has reddi kilowatt changed his name to sunni kilowatt or something? why is it that even electricity seems to be at war with us now? of the 4,125 u.s. servicemen killed in iraq at this writing, one out of every 317 was killed in an electrical mishap.
so let's get to the kellogg, brown & root of the problem: kbr – the halliburton offshoot that was given highly lucrative no-bid contracts to build facilities for our forces in iraq – evidently used such poor materials and untrained labor, with little or no oversight, that there are systemic electrical problems throughout the theater of war. according to a report by pentagon official ingrid harrison, kbr was aware of the hazards yet "chose to ignore the known unsafe conditions."
a bit of history: when dick cheney was secretary of defense under george h.w. bush, he had the pentagon pay millions of dollars to halliburton to produce a study showing how, gee, halliburton could more effectively perform the infrastructure work – construction, food service, etc. – previously done in-house by the military. returning to private life, cheney, who had no business experience, was made ceo and chairman of halliburton, and used his pentagon contacts to weave halliburton into military operations.
the idea was that our troops would be better and more economically served by privatization. from electrocuted green berets to troops sickened by sewage water served as potable, from the shameful privatized conditions at walter reed hospital to billions in over-billing, it's been working out great, hasn't it?
by the epa's new estimate, those 13 electrocuted servicemen are worth $93.8 million. kbr's most recent contract to service our forces in iraq is for $150 billion. guess who wins that cost-benefit analysis?
the best way to show someone hating the troops is to show them loving the troops
also: jonathan martin catches an odd detail:
mccain's new ad accusing obama of refusing to meet troops includes a clip of obama playing basketball with ... troops.
(links via)
Saturday, July 26, 2008
skippy's saturday nite music club
dave clark 5 - glad all over
from shindig!
if we weren't so secure, we might take it personally
holy incompetence, batman!
many, many other, better (at least, higher traffic) blogs than ours have already deconstructed the lunacy of this argument.
so we will content ourselves to point out two things: one, if awol is batman, using terror to fight terror, that makes osama bin laden the joker, and he's the one getting all the good press from the movie. there's even talk of a post-humous oscar nod for heath ledger; ergo, if bin laden is the joker, then we like him, we really like him!
and, secondly, if awol is batman, does that mean jeff gannon is robin?
blogher? we don't even know her!
physioprof comes out swinging:
granted, many of wymyn's blogs are about momhood, sex lives and boyfriends, and a pet pic or two here and there. and that's the sort of angle the nytimes piece focused on:
there were also more than 40 brands, including general motors and k-y jelly, sponsoring the blogher event in hopes of connecting with the scene's microcelebrities.
"i'm kind of famous," said kristen dimont, whose design and parenting blog is called mod mom, during a break between panels on the first morning.
as if on cue, she was stopped by a woman toting a swag bag, who revealed herself as a blogger for mums the wurd, a product blog for parents. "you're mod mom," the admirer said. "i've been following you forever."
aside from our old blog flame megan "don't call me jane galt" mcardle (she never blogrolled us, and she always blamed her co-blogger, the hussy!) we didn't see any name of any of the wymyn we read on a regular basis.
we assume jane hamsher and christy hardin smith and marcie wheeler were at the not-necessarily-the-yearly-kos convention in austin, which happened to run at the exact same time (a coincidence not lost on the blogher creators), so we can forgive the nytimes for not mentioning them. ditto for digby (yes! we coined that phrase, too!).
but not mentioning anybody from feministe? or jessica and her buds at feministing? or amanda, melissa, maryscott, echidne, roxie, or even avedon or marybeth?
the times article even alluded to dkos as a male-dominated blog. while that's true, there are many women front pagers there as well.
perhaps because most of the political/social female bloggers were in austin or just not in sf at the time, the times decided to concentrate on the wymyn that were present.
but to write about female bloggers and not mention those who are the top political writers in blogtopia and yes, we coined that phrase, seems deliberately dismissive.
(thx to memeorandum for the original links!)
addendum: whoa! how could we forget the beautiful and erudite pam, she of the house blend? who writes not only about feminist issues, but minority issues as well?
double addendum: even worse, amanda tells us she was interviewed for the article, and wasn't included in the published piece! which makes our point even pointier!
triple addendum: granted, the piece mentioned arianna. but until she links to us, we aren't going to.
quadruple addendum: how could we forget our benefactor, jeralyn merritt of talkleft? we are ashamed. she was one of the very first in blogtopia and yes, we coined that phrase, to link to, encourage and advertise our work, and we owe her much, if not all, of our blogging success. and, she's been an astute analytical blogging mind for over 6 years, and there's no excuse that the nytimes overlooked her talent.
quintuple addendum: our commentors remind us also of pam and lindsay and susie. and we imagine more will be forthcoming.
bloody good show
the scary black man is even scarier than we thought
dear friend,
two weeks ago hugh hewitt sent you an email regarding his letter to a young obama supporter. thousands of you responded and requested this important pamphlet that puts the facts into the hands of people that are being fooled by all the obama hype.
your first issue of townhall magazine will include an in-depth report revealing the secrets of barack obama's chicago political machine. hugh's letter outlines the risks associated with putting barack obama in charge of the war on terror and the american economy. townhall magazine exposes obama's calculations and associations with corruption that have not been reported in the main-stream media.
anyone who speaks to multitudes just can't be trusted
stein might be right. anybody who has the power to attract 75,000 to listen to a speech in a stadium has to be evil.
mea culpa
we are not sure how this happened, but we have failed to list both martini
trust us, our faces are red.
we highly encourage our dear readers to visit both blogs on a regular basis.
[mea culpa on the mea culpa: martini revolution, the blog we added to our roll, is a splinter blog from the now-defunct martini republic, which was what we were thinking of when we wrote this post last night. apparently we had one too mini martoonis. thanks to carl for pointing out our error.]
Friday, July 25, 2008
skippy's friday nite music club
laura branigan - gloria
"campaign as i say, not as i campaign"
"i would rather speak at a rally or a political gathering any place outside of the country after i am president of the united states," mccain told o'donnell. "but that's a judgment that sen. obama and the american people will make.". . . that he forgot that he himself gave a speech paid for by his campaign "outside of the country" just last month:
however, on june 20, mccain himself gave a speech in canada — to the economic club of canada — in which he applauded nafta's successes. an implicit message behind that speech was that obama had been critical of the trade accord. also, mccain's trip to canada was paid for by the campaign.
beautiful meme-er
say hello
kafka drops
we have a wiener!
as you can imagine, many people are not so happy about this. via crooks&liars, we find the blowback just beginning.
cleaveland's whk 1420 am is dropping savage's show. cleveplaindealer:
"this guy's a knucklehead, and i want to get rid of him," jaycox said…
jaycox decided to yank savage after receiving about two dozen calls and e-mails from parents of autistic children, who said they were hurt by the remarks
"i had one dad almost cry," jaycox said.
"ada watch/ncdr calls on talk radio network to fire michael savage. as america prepares to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the americans with disabilities act (ada) on july 26th, people with disabilities, parents, family members, friends and advocates across the nation are outraged over savage's latest attack on people with disabilities. his despicable assault on children with autism -- calling them "frauds" and "brats" -- is rightly being condemned as hateful and bigoted. but it is just the latest of savage's numerous and painful attempts to demean and disenfranchise people with disabilities."
savage has also used his bully-pulpit to declare that:
-- high levels of asthma impacting minority children was because "the children got extra welfare if they were disabled." (july 2008)
-- the "handicapped" workers at the phoenix cafe would "drool" and put dung in diners food. he made up names for the food on the menu, such as "nutburger." (july 2002)
-- members of the disability rights community are the "wheelchair mafia."
-- the americans with disabilities act (ada), the world's first civil rights law for people with disabilities, should be called the "lawyers' improvement act."
-- his political opponents are "degenerate slime bags" with "mental disorders" and have a "virus like leukemia."
-- when he was younger, he "touched the hand of a midget [dwarf]," it really "freaked him out" and, since that episode, he doesn't like public places. (june 2004)
-- the "autism lobby of devastated parents is just a scam to get more money."
obama isn't visiting the troops, each side blames the other
the hardly-ever-right wing cried aloud, oh that obama is snubbing our hard working men and women in uniform, but he's happy to raise cash at a nazi rally!
except, it was the pentagon that nixed obama's visit w/the troops. lynn sweet @ the chisun-times:
though the rammstein visit had been planned for days, obama senior strategist david axelrod said that that pentagon notified obama military advisor scott gration only yesterday or the day before that he should not come.
the pentagon "viewed this as a campaign event and therefore they said he should not come," axelrod said. obama has been at the base in previous overseas trips. he visited with troops--even played basketball--when he touched down in kuwait during the iraq and afghanistan leg of his swing.
"senator obama, in his official capacity, is always welcome to visit landstuhl or any other military hospital. but it is not permitted to bring with him campaign staff. his team was notified of that, and they made a decision not to visit the hospital. but we were ready and willing to host him there. in fact, we had made arrangements for his campaign plane to land at ramstein, and to take care of the campaign staff and press in a passenger terminal there, while the senator and senate staff, if he liked, went on to visit wounded warriors. they made a decision based on their own calculations not to visit. senator obama, like any other member of the senate, is always welcome to visit our wounded warriors or our military hospitals around the world. but they do so in their official capacity, and not as a candidate. he can come in and bring senate staffers as well, if he likes, but campaign staffers and press are not permitted to accompany him. that would be a violation of dod directives."
(tip o' the kangaroo tail to memeorandum for the links!)
addendum: greg sergent at tpm central confirms that it was the pentagon who nixed the trip, not obama's campaign:
after being told this, the obama campaign announced yesterday that it had decided it was "inappropriate" to make the visit as part of a campaign trip.
it's unclear how obama could have made the visit at all, given the pentagon's directives. no senate staff was on the trip, and the obama camp says they received the pentagon's directives on wednesday, after they were already abroad.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
skippy's thursday nite music club
robert johnson - me and the devil blues
robert johnson is widely considered to be the father of the blues, and the grandaddy of rock n' roll...most major rockers cite him as a big influence on their work, everyone from muddy waters and bob dylan and jimi hendrix, eric clapton and the stones to jeff beck, robert palmer and jack white.
ich bin ein obama
altho we had to laff as we channel-surfed past faux news yesterday. chris wallace and a panel of concern trolls were discussing"is the media biased towards obama?" complete w/a chyron that boldly proclaimed the same question.
to us, faux worrying about media bias is rather like the pot convening a panel of experts to discuss what color the kettle is.
john chiang...california treasurer
while the governor is poised to order the cuts on monday, state controller john chiang, who is responsible for disbursing state workers' paychecks, said thursday that he will refuse to go along with the governor, setting up a political standoff and a possible legal fight.
"the authority to issue people's paychecks is mine. i have both constitutional and statutory authority," said chiang, a democrat. "frankly, (the governor) is just trying to make me do something that's improper and illegal."- sfgate
contact mr. chiang. drop him a little "thanks."
Labels: california, democrats, wages, workers
let's hope
Hauling the criminal Rove in
Originally uploaded by santa barbarian
this foible will finally land criminal rove in the slammer.
karl rove has threatened a gop high-tech guru and his wife, if he does not "'take the fall' for election fraud in ohio," according to a letter sent this morning to attorney general michael mukasey, by ohio election attorney cliff arnebeck. - the brad blog
poll numbers are moving mclame's way...and, since america elects its president by the popular vote, then - oh, wait a minute...
oddly enough, the article doesn't deign to mention the margin of error in this poll, which we are betting is more than the measly 2 points separating the two candidates.
[ed. note: reader sean found the margin of error and posted them in our comments section. it was moer than the 2 points, but only fractionally.]
this would be of great concern if we elected the president by popular vote. but as al gore can tell you, that don't mean a thing if it ain't go that swing. john zogby, who maintains that his electoral map was remarkably accurate in the 2006 elections, still puts obama far, far, far ahead:
the latest calculations represented by the map are the result of analysis by pollster john zogby, based on zogby and industry polling, as well as other factors.
pollster john zogby: "for the time being, obama maintains the edge and has the strength of a majority of electoral votes. his triumphant foreign trip allows him to continue to define this race. but too many of these states are close and a sizable number are undecided or choosing a third party candidate. so there is a lot of fluidity."
and remember, a candidate needs 270 votes to become president.
of course, a zogby poll is worth exactly the same as a quinnipac poll: absolutely nothin'. it's the poll on the first tuesday in november that counts.
value us! value us!
"how many of you," she asked, "can pay your mortgage 'eventually?'" "how many of you can go to the grocery store and say 'hey, catch you later?'"
another union official, larry perkins, suggested that if the governor's plan is enacted, workers should work for 20 minutes, then take a 40-minute break to reflect their reduced compensation. - sacbee
Labels: governator, sacramento, union, workers
obama goes to germany
Labels: mccain, prez campaign
right on the button
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
skippy's wednesday nite music club
perfume - electro world
drinking for obama
but, for a change, there was an actual point to the gathering...the group was joined by venice for obama, and had the mission statement, along with getting drunk, of helping to come up w/ideas for the national democratic platform.
of course, the 'getting drunk' part was probably not only easier but more productive in reality, but at least the energy and excitment produced by the idea of helping obama's campaign was palpable and infectious.
skippy saw several old blogging friends, including hekebolos, thereisnospoon, shayera and the ever-increasingly prolific d-day. and the lovely mary jack who, while still refusing to make a blog of her own, is an ethusiastic local democratic leader and provacateur.
tho a good time was had by all, skippy was reminded once again that if anyone can snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory, it's the democrats. faced with the task of coming up w/ideas for a global warming plank for the democratic platform, the group of liberal drinkers skippy found himself in took what seemed like hours, debating form and vocabularly, before even putting pen to paper (or, more appropriately for tonite's gathering, marker to oversiezed art tablet).
at one point, worried about reaching blue collar slash common american voters, one participant opined "farmers don't know much about the environment." (believe us, kids, skippy comes from a long line of american prairie dwellers, and if there's one thing farmers know about, it's the environment.)
but a good time was had by all, and the enthusiasm that obama generates is fun, once everyone gets over their own candidate having lost.
revolt rumbles in tomato town?
arnold slashing pay for 200k state workers to federal minimum wage
(via calitics....)
btw...federal minimum wage $6.55/hr.
Labels: governator, recession, wages
ok...morning cup o'joe
busted (motivator style)
Originally uploaded by Ceiling_Cat
Labels: blogtopia, blogtopia vs. mmm, cheetos
when bloggers attack
mccain's latest ad
note to cnn....
Senator Chuck Hagel
Originally uploaded by Arab American Institute
it really made the chattering class hosts look more foolish than usual.
and, although i disagree with him on most issues, i do give hagel credit for standing up to awol (showing more spinal fortitude than most of the democrats) and going on this bipartisan trip.
bob novak, [bodily orifice], cited after hit-and-run
a politico reporter saw novak in the front of a police car with a citation in his hand; a wjla-tv crew and reporter saw novak as well. the pedestrian, a male in his 60s, was hospitalized at george washington university hospital with minor injuries according to the metro fire department. novak was later released by police and drove away from the scene.
bono said the pedestrian, who was crossing the street on a "walk" signal and was in the crosswalk, rolled off the windshield and then novak made a right into the service lane of k street. "the car is speeding away. what's going through my mind is, you just can't hit a pedestrian and drive away," bono said.
he chased novak half a block down k st., finally caught up with him and then put his bike in front of the car to block him and called 911. traffic immediately backed up, horns blared, and commuters finally went into reverse to allow novak to pull over.
bono said that throughout, novak "keeps trying to get away. he keeps trying to go." he said he vaguely recognized the longtime political reporter and columnist as a washington celebrity but could not precisely place him.
"'learn to read the signs, [bodily orifice]!' novak snapped before speeding away," according to an item in the washington post's reliable source column.
maybe he thought the guy was mclame.
addendum: via thinkprogress, here's the local abc (wjla) report:
the money quote from reporter suzanne kennedy:
double addendum: jon swift tells us that the man novak hit is an obama supporter. that's one way for the gop to win...
[ed. note: jon swift updates his post to reflect the fact that he got his facts wrong; the obama supporter was the bicycling witness, not the pedestrian victim. we really should start reading this crap before citing it...]
you know things are going bad for mclame when his base (the media) turns on him...
poor john mcsame...even
this is a clear choice that the american people have. i had the courage and the judgment to say i would rather lose a political campaign than lose a war. it seems to me that obama would rather lose a war in order to win a political campaign.this is the ninth presidential campaign i've covered. i can't remember a more scurrilous statement by a major party candidate. it smacks of desperation. it renews questions about whether mccain has the right temperament for the presidency. how sad.
we point this out not because it's news that mclame is desparate and willing to shoot off his mouth without thinking first...that's not news to anyone who's been paying attention.
but rather we find it interesting that a pillar of the mmm (multi-millionaire media) finds it newsworthy. the trend seems to be that pundits are actually paying attention to the crap coming out of mclame these days, and not dismissing it as "authentic maverickism."
this might be a good thing.
addendum: elrod at the moderate voice points out that this sort of reckless accusation-tossing will hurt mclame amongst independents, the folks he needs the most to win:
double addendum: well, apparently not all of the media has noticed. huffpo reports that cbs deliberately edited out from their newscast an historically-incorrect answer from mclame to a question from morning personality katie couric, and instead inserted an answer to a totally different question!
katie couric: senator mccain, senator obama says, while the increased number of us troops contributed to increased security in iraq, he also credits the sunni awakening and the shiite government going after militias. and says that there might have been improved security even without the surge. what's your response to that?in fact, as spencer ackerman and ilan goldenberg have reported, the record firmly establishes the opposite: instead of being caused by the surge, the key signs of the anbar awakening occurred not only before that strategy was implemented, but before it was ever conceived.
mccain: i don't know how you respond to something that is as-- such a false depiction of what actually happened. colonel macfarland was contacted by one of the major sunni sheiks. because of the surge we were able to go out and protect that sheik and others. and it began the anbar awakening. i mean, that's just a matter of history.
yet mccain's error was not seen by any cbs evening news viewers. as msnbc's keith olbermann noted (video below), "cbs curiously, to say the least, left it on the edit room floor. it aired katie couric's question, but in response, it aired part of mccain's answer to the other question instead." (ironically, this edit came on the same day that mccain's campaign released a video mocking the media's "love affair" with obama.)
the fact remains, however, that the military official cited by mccain, then-colonel sean macfarland, described the anbar awakening in september 2006 -- four months before the "surge" was even announced -- noting that tribal leaders were "stepping forward and cooperating with the iraqi security forces against al qaeda." moreover, a military review written by macfarland notes that his unit actually left anbar before most of the surge troops arrived; his success in the region came between june 2006 and february 2007.
(tip o' the kangaroo tail to memorandum) for all the links!)