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Wednesday, September 17, 2003

Fresnotes, Vol. 1

In honor of this site's namesake, I'd like to formally introduce Fresnotes — a useless, occasional feature that will attempt to list all the times Fresno or the Central Valley is mentioned in pop culture. (Yes, Katy, that may include Modesto.) This idea is stolen from my friend Carrie, who once wanted to pitch the idea to a magazine. (Which magazine, I have no clue. Modern Agriculture?) Our first entry is a no-brainer: A quote from the epic 1986 CBS miniseries "Fresno," starring Carol Burnett as the station-wagon-driving queen of the Kensington raisin dynasty. It costarred Dabney Coleman, Charles Grodin and a young, pre-"Seinfeld" Michael Richards, as well as former Fresno Mayor Dale Doig (who as I recall, looked like an absolute tool in his cameo).

"I was too busy... raising Cain." — Burnett.

-Please email all future Fresnotes suggestions to fresyes99@hotmail.com.
-Fresno: The Friendster Profile.
posted by The Governor @ 10:28 AM  

I'm In

El Bohemian has joined the party. Let's get ready to rumble.
posted by el bohemian @ 10:04 AM  
Tuesday, September 16, 2003

I Believe in a Thing Called Metal



Much thanks to my iPod-wielding roommate GR for introducing our house to The Darkness, a howling pack of British retro-metal gods who invade New York City Friday with a sold-out show at Bowery Ballroom. Unfortunately, my introduction wasn't soon enough. I don't have a ticket. Bastards.

To call them a next-generation Spinal Tap would be selling these guys short. But I do hear a little bit of Cheap Trick, Queensryche, Queen and Dokken. And yeah, that's a good thing. Rolling Stone gives them three stars, but it's the videos that really sold me... fog machines, hundreds of Marshall stacks, blatant pixelated frontman nudity and guitars that double as shotguns. Priceless.
posted by The Governor @ 2:00 PM  

One More Reason to Hate the Olympics

New York Times reporter John Burns calls 'em out in Iraq: "There Is Corruption in Our Business."
posted by The Governor @ 4:56 AM  
Monday, September 15, 2003

Painful Quote of the Day



"We're going to keep playing these games until they get rid of me." — Fresno State Coach Pat Hill, before breaking out into song: "Oklahoooma... OK!"
posted by The Governor @ 9:44 AM  
Sunday, September 14, 2003

Congratulations, Mr. Dunton

"Many of our people participate in a variety of agency-sponsored charity and community relations activities. In recognition of their volunteer involvement, the "Golin/Harris Giving Back Award" is presented annually to the staff member who distinguishes himself or herself as someone who "gives back" to the community."

— Al is my nominee for this award.
posted by The Governor @ 8:59 PM  

All Things Must Pass



Well, what a perfect way to start this thing. It's over, baby.
posted by The Governor @ 8:08 PM  

The Inaugural Post

This is a test... check it out
posted by The Governor @ 6:48 PM