tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:10:47 +0000Outbound is written by <a href="http://pesotum.com">DB Blas</a>, who blogs mostly on art, good food & drink, education & reform, politics, and sports.http://pesotum.com/html/blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)Blogger1054125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-6274314935954656196Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:10:00 +00002010-04-28T03:10:47.391-07:00 This blog is now located at http://blog.pesotum.com/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://blog.pesotum.com/feeds/posts/default. http://pesotum.com/html/2010/04/this-blog-has-moved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-6705041547807890552Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:50:00 +00002010-01-04T17:50:12.682-08:00.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Train and CNA, originally uploaded by D.B. Blas. Chicago during Thanksgiving 2009. The elevated train passes the CNA building in downtown. I wanted to shoot the building with the tracks in the foreground but as I pressed http://pesotum.com/html/2010/01/train-and-cna.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-2529451967546561339Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:09:00 +00002009-12-12T03:09:39.628-08:00pbsmilitarycolonializationguamAn in-depth report on the military build-up on the island of Guam produced by PBS Now is here. The report is interesting because the U.S. doesn't appear to take into consideration the wishes of the people of the island if in fact they want the build-up.http://pesotum.com/html/2009/12/military-and-guam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-4444458658247039093Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:20:00 +00002009-09-06T09:32:34.660-07:00englandriotraceIn Birmingham, England, demonstrators fought each other in a racially charged incident. Article here.http://pesotum.com/html/2009/09/england-race.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-3723663727263210587Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:18:00 +00002009-09-06T09:37:57.675-07:002009barbecuesummerThe view from above at Chad & Steph'shttp://pesotum.com/html/2009/09/bbq-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-4736043447998603077Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:16:00 +00002009-09-06T09:37:27.430-07:002009barbecuesummerSunset at Chad'shttp://pesotum.com/html/2009/09/bbq-of-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-6368182963106688509Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:50:00 +00002009-09-01T12:11:34.285-07:00Guided by Voicesmusicgermanyrobert pollardA German choir performs an inspiring version of Robert Pollard's Goldheart Mountaintop Queen Directory, a song originally recorded by Pollard's band Guided by Voices, on the album Bee Thousand.http://pesotum.com/html/2009/09/goldheart-mountaintop-queen-directory.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-6451073996592563734Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:54:00 +00002009-08-18T10:54:20.750-07:00If we could shrink the earth's population to a village of precisely 100 people, with all the existing human ratios remaining the same, it would look something like the following:There would be:57 Asians21 Europeans14 from the Western Hemisphere, both North & South America8 Africans52 would be female48 would be male70 would be non white30 would be white70 would be non-Christian30 would be http://pesotum.com/html/2009/08/if-world-was-village-of-100-people.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-7853562537715660202Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:20:00 +00002009-07-24T09:37:14.848-07:00educationeducation reformBill Gates recently told a group of legislators that education is an industry least changed by technology. Gates also said that reducing class sizes isn't as important as placing a highly skilled teacher in every classroom.Gates heads the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a philanthropic organization that spent $4 billion dollars to improve under performing high schools, and to improve graduation http://pesotum.com/html/2009/07/bill-gates-recently-told-group-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-428292559044190451Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:21:00 +00002009-07-16T22:26:56.273-07:00barbecueHamilton's 2nd Saturday celebration served over 100lbs. of tri-tip. Amazing cooking machine.http://pesotum.com/html/2009/07/second-saturday-cookout.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-3260580543791906248Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:24:00 +00002009-07-06T19:35:36.901-07:00SeattleThe Central is seattle's oldest saloon, established 1892. -- Post From My iPhonehttp://pesotum.com/html/2009/07/central-saloon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-7627779825883412881Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:11:00 +00002009-07-06T12:33:51.742-07:00SeattleToday in Seattle the sky is cloudy and the wind is cool, coming in from the west, over the Sound. It's unusual weather because everyday here, thus far, has been sunny, hot, and wonderful. Here's a short run-down of my Seattle trip up to now:1. Arrived last Tuesday, stayed overnight in Ballard, a quiet neighborhood in north Seattle. I manned the BBQ grill, preparing chicken and veggies on kabobs.http://pesotum.com/html/2009/07/today-in-seattle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-5193801858833264378Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:12:00 +00002009-07-07T09:52:55.455-07:00SeattleYummy. Belgians!D.B.(from my iPhone)http://pesotum.com/html/2009/07/seattle-beer-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-8162333031971603744Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:36:00 +00002009-07-07T09:52:55.458-07:00SeattleThe Space Needle overlooks the line at the beer festival.http://pesotum.com/html/2009/07/in-line-for-seattle-beer-fest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-1772062755984326523Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:02:00 +00002009-07-07T09:52:55.461-07:00SeattleWith my shoes off, and the sun bright, I'm at a Capitol Hill park reading, relaxing, and thinking about the beautiful game.I feel as if I'm on top of the world.http://pesotum.com/html/2009/07/relaxing-at-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-5400740216252784670Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:19:00 +00002009-07-07T09:52:55.463-07:00SeattleAnother nice day in Seattle. First full day.http://pesotum.com/html/2009/07/another-day-of-niceness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-5112574094763778268Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:57:00 +00002009-07-07T09:52:55.465-07:00SeattleToday I fly to Seattle. This will be my first trip there. Takeoff is at 2:00 pmhttp://pesotum.com/html/2009/06/seattle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-4918283403983304816Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:52:00 +00002009-07-07T09:52:55.468-07:00SeattleD.B.(from my iPhone)http://pesotum.com/html/2009/06/2nd-steps-are-important-too.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-214547212850066342Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:30:00 +00002009-07-07T09:52:55.470-07:00SeattleD.B.(from my iPhone)http://pesotum.com/html/2009/06/every-journey-begins-with-first-step.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-7919982780109032089Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:59:00 +00002009-06-25T23:01:06.820-07:00the replacementsjustin townes earleThis is Justin Townes Earle, the son of Steve Earle.The apple and the tree statement applies here.http://pesotum.com/html/2009/06/more-mats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-2739759221331110081Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:37:00 +00002009-06-26T10:05:35.359-07:00the replacementsrockmichael jacksonripA Very Unusual DayThe big news is Michael Jackson is dead at 50 years old.Farah Fawcett, another gigantic star of my early years, died, too.All the media outlets are abuzz with special programming, rightfully so, and definitely for Jackson. Jackson is being compared to Elvis and The Beatles.RIP.PS: I found this video http://pesotum.com/html/2009/06/today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-5968455399062051913Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:10:00 +00002009-06-22T12:25:01.141-07:00bicycleHow to survive a bicycle crash (like a pro)1. Take yoga classes before you begin crashing bikes because yoga increases one's flexibility.More here.above image courtesy of norcalblogs.comhttp://pesotum.com/html/2009/06/bike-accidents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-6002272483325537681Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:48:00 +00002009-06-17T12:48:25.830-07:00Report lighter theft. Identify a thief. Txt 200-7974http://pesotum.com/html/2009/06/report-lighter-theft.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-2327919044956301517Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:28:00 +00002009-06-25T22:46:17.454-07:00rocknew york cityteenage fanclub1990'sA definite all-time favorite song, and a sublime performance.http://pesotum.com/html/2009/06/teenage-fanclub-1994-nyc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3837904.post-601221979682027296Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:58:00 +00002009-06-07T06:24:47.126-07:00schoolsummerMonday represents--once again--time marching onward. Monday is the last full week of classes for my school. A small pause of assemblies, early mornings, caffeine, students, and long days will occur, making room for relaxation, relaxation, and professional development. This shall be referred to as summer.http://pesotum.com/html/2009/06/thats-all-folks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DB)