Dealers Have Cash For Clunkers Hangover

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — After the mad rush of car sales sparked by Cash for Clunkers, dealers will now find they have plenty of downtime to count their money.

The popular program, which ended Monday, will leave many showrooms without cars to sell or customers looking to buy them.

What do you know? Cash for Clunkers was a great success in the short term, and now what? This doesn’t bode well for Washington’s other ideas for the economy.

King Khan & BBQ Come To Mid-East Downstairs!

Ohhhh snap! Invisible Girl tour!

10-17 Portland, OR – Vice Garage Festival
10-28 Northampton, MA – Pearl Street Nightclub
10-29 Cambridge, MA – Middle East Downstairs
10-30 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
10-31 Brooklyn, NY – The Bell House
11-01 Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church
11-02 Washington, DC – Rock and Roll Hotel
11-04 Atlanta, GA – Lennys
11-05 Birmingham, AL – Bottletree
11-08 Austin, TX – Fun Fun Fun Fest
11-10 Memphis, TN – Hi-Tone Cafe
11-11 Nashville, TN – Exit In
11-12 St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway
11-13 Lawrence, KS – The Jackpot Saloon
11-14 Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
11-16 Phoenix, AZ – Rhythm Room
11-17 Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour
11-18 San Francisco, CA – The Independent
11-20 Portland, OR – Dantes
11-21 Seattle, WA – Chop Suey
11-23 Vancouver, British Columbia – The Red Room
11-25 Calgary, Alberta – The Warehouse
11-26 Edmonton, Alberta – Pawn Shop
11-27 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Amigos
11-28 Winnipeg, Manitoba – Royal Albert Arms
11-29 Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock Social Club
12-01 Milwaukee, WI – Mad Planet
12-02 Chicago, IL – Logan Square Auditorium
12-03 Cincinnati, OH – Northside Tavern
12-04 Toronto, Ontario – Lees Palace
12-05 Ottawa, Ontario – Babylon

Unfortunately an Almighty Defenders show is not possible. The Black Lips will be in Nashville playing at the Mercy Lounge on October 29. Poor timing, but I wouldn’t rule out an early 2010 Almighty Defenders gig. I’m pumped!

Whacko Jacko’s Death Ruled Homicide

Popeater.com
Lethal doses of the powerful anesthetic propofol caused the death of Michael Jackson, according to newly unsealed legal documents. Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray said the King of Pop Jackson was suffering from insomnia, and that he had been giving Jackson 50 milligrams of propofol nightly.

Also, an Associated Press source says the Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Jackson’s death a homicide.The Jackson family released a statement Monday afternoon commending the authorities on their hard work. “The Jackson family has full confidence in the legal process, and commends the ongoing efforts of the L.A. County Coroner, the L.A. District Attorney and the L.A. Police Department,” the statement said. “The family looks forward to the day that justice can be served.” Continue reading Whacko Jacko’s Death Ruled Homicide

Refrigerator Rebates!

A $300 million cash-for-clunkers-type federal program to boost sales of energy-efficient home appliances, washing machines, and dishwashers, but it’s probably not enough to lift companies such as Whirlpool (NYSE:WHRNews) and Electrolux out of the worst down cycle in the sector’s history.

Beginning late this fall, the program authorizes rebates of $50 to $200 for purchases of high-efficiency household appliances. The money is part of the broader economic stimulus bill passed earlier this year. Program details will vary by state, and the Energy Dept. has set a deadline of Oct. 15 for states to file formal applications. The Energy Dept. expects the bulk of the $300 million to be awarded by the end of November. (Unlike the clunkers auto program, consumers won’t have to trade in their old appliances.)

…okay!

New Editors Track On BBC Radio

Editors Facebook:
Zane Lowe will be playing Editors’ new single, ‘Papillon’ on his show tonight (Monday, 24th August), which starts at 7.00pm. He will also be speaking to Tom about the new record. Make sure you let Zane know what you think about ‘Papillon’ by texting in on 81199!

I, for one, am really digging this very danceable, very ’80s post-punk…sort of like a more advanced versions of Handsome Furs’ Face Control:

Red Sox Suck

For anyone who cares…the Boston Red Sox are having issues:

MLB.com
BOSTON — When his opportunity came to make the slow walk to the center of Fenway Park, CC Sabathia had the luxury of looking out to left field and seeing a run already on the board. It was pleasant, but certainly no surprise.

The Yankees made sure to give their left-handed ace all the support he needed to become the Major Leagues’ first 15-game winner, belting a career-high five home runs off Josh Beckett in an 8-4 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday.

Derek Jeter deposited Beckett’s first offering over the wall in right field for the 2,700th hit of his career, and Hideki Matsui crushed a pair of round-trippers as New York wrapped up a 10-game road trip with its seventh victory and the Bombers’ 15th series win in 17 tries.

Males, Keep it Cumming!

Ah yes, mastubation. The mention of the subject itself is enough to make even the strongest of men fall weak, cringing with fear. Others seem to mention their solo sexual endeavors aloud to their friends with pride, fearing nothing–as they should. It seems as though most are brought up to believe that said action is “sinful.” What the fuck? It’s perfectly natural for men who don’t get any to be doing this—there are many health benefits that go along with doing so.

Certainly, I don’t think one should just pull out their cucumber and start playing with their instrument in front of others.  However, shouldn’t the same be said for sex?—it’s perfectly natural, though it isn’t something that should be done out in the open for all to see–the only exception would be for porn, or other entertainment purposes. What the fuck is so wrong playing with yourself; isn’t better than screwing around without a condom and waiting to see what happpens..? I don’t know about you, but I don’t wanna knock someone up or contract a deadly disease..

As for the whole health benefits factor, it doesn’t take a fucking doctor to know that masturbation is a stress reliever, and reduces headaches. Also, it can reduce the chances of prostate cancer…I dont know about you, but masturbation is sure as hell sounding like an awesome sexual alternative…So for those biggoted assholes who have something shitty to say about it, all I have to say to them is, “Fuck OFF!”

Oh yeah, listen to this guy {Justin Kirk, who plays Uncle Andy on Weeds} haha, I found this informative, I don’t know about you…

John

Boston based shows/fests – DIY, punk, noise