Robert Blum

Alright, it's from the Washington Post, but being that I'm a recent transplant from our Nation's Capital, there are a few things I just can't leave behind. One is Ben's Chili Bowl and the other is The List. Each January 1st, for as long as I can remember, Hank Stuever releases his list of Ins and Outs for the coming year. It's not just any list. It's the list to end all lists. No...

Alright, it's from the Washington Post, but being that I'm a recent transplant from our Nation's Capital, there are a few things I just can't leave behind. One is Ben's Chili Bowl and the other is The List. Each January 1st, for as long as I can remember, Hank Stuever releases his list of Ins and Outs for the coming year. It's not just any list. It's the list to end all lists. No...

I'm a total sucker for aerial photography, especially images of my immediate surroundings. Call it aerial narcissism, if you will. The Thomas Guide is my Bible while I'm on the road, but what to do when I'm chained to my computer? Fortunately, online mapping technology has advanced miles beyond what it used to be even a couple of years ago. The standard road maps are usually accompanied by satellite imagery that allow the user...

In a move certain to wind up the tails of many a fan of The Mouse, Disneyland announced that they they are temporarily replacing the onboard soundtracks to both the Space Mountain and California Screamin' roller coasters with remixed versions of songs by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Disneyland asserts "rock fans' dreams will come true as Rockin' Both Parks provides new special effects and soundtracks specifically remixed to heighten every twist, turn, rise...

I'm a total sucker for aerial photography, especially images of my immediate surroundings. Call it aerial narcissism, if you will. The Thomas Guide is my Bible while I'm on the road, but what to do when I'm chained to my computer? Fortunately, online mapping technology has advanced miles beyond what it used to be even a couple of years ago. The standard road maps are usually accompanied by satellite imagery that allow the user...

In a move certain to wind up the tails of many a fan of The Mouse, Disneyland announced that they they are temporarily replacing the onboard soundtracks to both the Space Mountain and California Screamin' roller coasters with remixed versions of songs by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Disneyland asserts "rock fans' dreams will come true as Rockin' Both Parks provides new special effects and soundtracks specifically remixed to heighten every twist, turn, rise...

In our never ending quest to squeeze in as many Top 10 lists as possible before the end of the January, we now present our highly subjective list of electronic albums from the past 350+ days. No prior knowledge of club music required. Consider this part of your education. 1. John Tejada "Cleaning Sounds is a Filthy Business" (Palette) Though he's a local boy, Tejada has always managed to stay a couple steps ahead...

In our never ending quest to squeeze in as many Top 10 lists as possible before the end of the January, we now present our highly subjective list of electronic albums from the past 350+ days. No prior knowledge of club music required. Consider this part of your education. 1. John Tejada "Cleaning Sounds is a Filthy Business" (Palette) Though he's a local boy, Tejada has always managed to stay a couple steps ahead...