Dusty Chalk

A friend of mine has an ackDac whose battery just died, and he's wondering if it's worth it to replace the $75 battery (if he even can?) or if there's a good current DAC for around $200 that he should just upgrade to. I'm long since out of the market for DACs in that price range -- anyone know? Doesn't even need USB, just RCA.

It stood out because it was one of the least offensive ones? I kind of like 'Slippery Gypsy'. (Please don't ruin it by explaining it.)

That actually makes more sense than my explanation. I went to lunch with him and MPI once to a place in Rockville we used to call cheap Chinese -- fusion place, they sold sushi and Chinese -- I saw them both order a full helping of both (Chinese and sushi) and not flinch at the size of the portions delivered and both chowed down their entire meal.

Ah, the metabolism of youth, I miss it.

Isn't that the one with the wonky seal?

Blur, The Magic Whip

Happy birthday! (party favour noise)

(drooling)

Yeah, I have yet to see him live, I need to one of these days...

The Neighbourhood -- I've been listening to a lot of Archive lately, and they've been reminding me of someone, couldn't put my finger on until just now -- and it's not just how close the songs "Fuck U" and "Afraid" are -- I just really dig this sound -- British, alternative, slightly trip-hoppity. Both are recommended. Archive are more ... I don't know, addicitve? ... to me, but The Neighbourhood are probably more accessible.

Looks like it needs charging. EDIT: Some reporter out there bought one in-store

<-- Troll quote victim. Also, there's an update at the bottom of the article.

Jay-Z?

HAPPYish series premiere -- oh my, I'm only 5 minutes in, and I'm laughing so hard I can't breathe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ryw5c5X3Ec&feature=youtu.be "Why bother with you at all, I could just get a bottle of wine and a blood pressure cuff." I'm crying. EDIT: Holy shit: "We're all sucking the same cocks...wincing at the taste doesn't make you a better man...it makes you a worse whore."

Okay, now I'm listening to No More Shall We Part. This is sublime. It seems they alternate between albums like Goldfrapp do -- this is in the same vein as Push the Sky Away. IMHO. Side note: yes, I am the musical equivalent of a schizophrenic -- I'm not even finished listening to one album before the whimsical desire to listen to another crops up. I can't listen to albums fast enough. This may be why my preferred listening venue is the car -- captive audience, don't want to be distracted from driving, so I feel obliged to let <whatever> play. Too bad no headphones. And road noise. I even named my (failed) music blog, "by the time you read this, I'm listening to something else".

...or do I? I mean, I can always use the backpack straps as a body strap, neh? "Single-shoulder it", as they said in 21 Jump Street.

Thanks for anticipating my request for the recipe...I wonder what I can substitute for cheese? It doesn't sound like it'd be as good without the cheese to compliment the spicy flavours.

Abattoir Blues/Lyre of Orpheus is/are still my favourites, by a long shot. First of theirs that I absolutely loved from start to finish; before that, I was only a haphazard fan. I do still appreciate their other work, but these two just do it for me like nothing else they've done. EDIT: And of course they're not on Tidal, so I'm listening to Time Out and Anniemal.

Right, all three. And thanks! I'll be in touch, figure out the best way for me to meet you for it. I'll bring beer.

I was looking at these, and I realized I finally figured out exactly what I want -- I want a vertical messenger bag that can also work as a backpack (I.E. with backpack handles)...or a backpack that also has a handle on top (for the short, briefcase carries), and a strap (as a proper messenger bag or satchel). Something like this. Is there anything that just stands out as the obvious choice, here? Is Saddleback a good company, should I go ahead and just get that one? (I've been having shoulder problems -- probably a barb or whatever they're called -- so carrying it satchel-wise for any distance at all is starting to become problematic, with a laptop, and two heavy books. I didn't even bring the books in today.)

The Demon's Rook -- started, couldn't finish.

Stumbled upon this discussion. "Is there a word which means "possessing a large gravity well/exerting much gravity"?" "There is nothing wrong with compact massive object. Physicists use it. – Peter Shor 13 hours ago " "Yes, there is. They're unsafe is what's wrong with them. Don't go near them. – John Lawler 13 hours ago" Cue: Yo mama so gravid jokes...

Eels fans!