Not much for rap on this channel, but we make exceptions where it counts. DMX giving short feedback on some of his hits is great entertainment. His music may not be your jam, but listening to him speak about it is a different thing.
DMX seemed like an interesting guy, and based on public reaction he was as authentic as it gets.
Best album title of any album, ever, will always be: It's Dark and Hell is Hot. I will accept no arguments on this point.
I do not understand why people love this book so much. It is long-winded, difficult to follow, full of flat and empty characters. It works well as a gateway into a small part of the history and culture of feudal Japan.
The author shifts perspectives to give you a first-person view of many of the characters thoughts and feelings, but reading interminable passages about religious enmity between seventeenth century ideologues (or more accurately: reading what a 1950's era white guy's notion of what that would be) gets really old, and after I while I just didn't care any more. The author's willingness to describe the details of court intrigue stretched this novel to over 1000 pages, but by the end of it not very much actually happens. Famously, he put the big final battle in a two paragraph epilogue. On the evidence it must be easier to write about how people went hunting again, or whatever.
If you can buy into the mythology of the white man that all who come into contact with hold in awe because of his power, then this might be for you. He's always in the right place at the right time, ends up with the most beautiful women, and - for real I am not making this up, because it comes up several times in the novel - he has a huge dick. What's not to like?
Two stars, since the detail and scale of the novel was great. Aside from that, meh.
If McDonalds closes a 'store' then you know that either times are tough or the place is hell on earth, because their profit model is pretty much bulletproof.
Desus and Mero share some very good advice here about why not to fuck with people that are working late. Related: Never piss off the people that cook your food or make your drinks. Ever.
There has been an explosion of ebikes on the paths and roadways since the pandemic kicked off roughly 10 months ago here in the states. (Yes it technically arrived a year ago but the ineffective US response and related lockdowns did not start until March.)
There has been a corresponding increase in the number of crashes and general fuckery on the bike paths as people with no practice and no idea throw themselves into situations for which they are not prepared.
Riding a bicycle is like riding a motorcycle or driving a car in that almost anyone can learn how to do it. It takes a bit of practice but the fundamentals are surprisingly easy to master. It is less easy to be a good rider, pilot, or driver, and that is where we (literally) run into problems.
In bicycle terms, e-bikes are very fast, easily capable of speeds that are out of reach for all but the most committed lycra-wearing cosplayer. Speed and inexperience are a dangerous combination, and it is very common on e-bikes.
Similarly dangerous is the rider that is not very good at riding a bicycle. They lack confidence, and like motorcyclists they are prone to low-speed tipovers, target fixation, running wide in corners, and generally putting other riders at risk.
Best thing for it is to take your e-bike riding seriously, and practice stopping, turning, and panic stops in empty areas BEFORE you take to a busy street or crowded bike path. Keep other people in mind and everyone will be safer, including you.
