Anamanaguchi Live in Portland
Hey readers, I'm down in downtown Portland to see the chiptune punk band Anamanaguchi. If you don't know them, I highly recommend checking them out.
I am going to live blog this event, but if there is a low frequency of posts, don't think they sucked, rather, it probably means they're rocking!
7:30 just ate some voodoo donuts to get me pumped for the show.
7:35 asked about tickets, was told to get them when the show opens. Also, I've been seeing the band members(I think) around the location, but I don't know what they look like enough to geek out.
7:48 getting in line. I can hear the band warming up inside and hyping on it.
7:50 someone in line nearby has a sex bob-omb shirt on.
7:52 said girl is more geeky than me and is kinda creeping me out. Also I believe this is an all ages show too. Hence this girl who I would guess is high school age.
7:55 this guy is wearing a Mann co. Shirt (team fortress 2). He is cooler than the other girl.
7:56 the voodoo crew was just dissing chiptunes. I think they just like dissing things.
8:02 doors should be open...
8:08 I'd just like to go in so I can not be standing on the street leaning on a trashcan.
8:12 doors are open. Other band is named Pegasus Dream Girlfriend. Don't know them.
8:21 inside. Got a drink. Some might say "don't drink and blog" but I laugh in the face of danger.
8:23 DJ is totally rockin' some sweet electronic beats!
8:25 a concert with a bunch of nerds. Not necessarily the best place to go make friends. Lots of introverts.
8:40 normally I am very cautious about hearing. But I think today I'm probably going to be pushing it.
8:47 did I mention I'm even digging the pre-band music here?
8:50 also I like the atmosphere of this venue. Big ceramic faces on the walls.
8:55 is it bad that the under-21 side is much more full than the cool side? I would guess that it is partly because many of the older crowd is already going to PAX.
8:57 I think the Pegasus dude is getting on.
8:59 he's set up in front of the stage with multiple instruments oriented around a drum set. Kinda excited for him too.
9:09 nvm. Two bands, this is Girlfriend. Enjoying him.
9:12 not often you get music that is featuring drums.
9:24 This guy ROCKS
9:31 got his CD free.
9:37 I enjoyed him greatly!
9:43 there is someone pulling some SICK dance moves in the underage section. Blowing me a away a bit. I'd join, but I don't want to give up my drink.
9:50 observation: all Scott Pilgrim shirts have been under 21, all anamanaguchi shirts have been 21 and over.
9:58 second band setting up. They're on main stage so there is lighting for them.
10:04 Pegasus Dream is rockin' too!
10:30 Pegasus Dream rocked it! I hotta remember to look them up when I get home!
10:33 just got a closer look at the DJs. Three or 4 button pads, some knobs and 3 macs. These guys got the toys man. Also they are playing the Zelda Overworld Theme right now.
10:36 Anamanaguchi is up next. The crowd is getting more excited. You can almost feel it.
10:44 a nice (but drunk) man named Marshall and I just had a nice conversation. He doesn't know who anamanaguchi is.
11:00 Anamanaguchi on stage!
11:04 one of the band members is changing a string so there is a "be nice competition"
11:06 the 21+ side totally rocked it!
11:07 he's back! They're going to play!
11:56 AMAZING!!! I took a video, I'll get it up here by tomorrow night. Anyone who didn't come, MISSED OUT!
Live Chess 2010
Well folks, it's that time again. Time for LIVE CHESS. We're all starting up and getting set up! I'll be live blogging the whole event here at Cleverpork Central.
15:01 We're late already. woops!
15:10 Drew was speaking
15:12 They're playing the trailer from youtube
15:15 The storyteller is telling the story of what has happened until now
15:16 we had some confusion between kings and generals
15:18 the generals have sat by the world map to plan their moves
15:18 The white king is speaking. something about darkness.
15:19 ravenous applause form the white army
15:19 The black king is criticizing the white king. He wants freedom and peace and get rid of taxation. This is intense. I don't know how I feel about it.
15:20 if the entire game were judged based on the king's speech's, I'd say black wins. sorry white.
15:21 the pieces are being placed by Drew.
15:23 Black queen's speech was short and ended by proclaiming "Black Power"
15:24 White queen talking about being forced to go to war. And the black army being the fountainhead of their plight.
15:26 Wow. If the whole competition was decided by the queen's speeches, then I would say white wins. this is looking to be quite an interesting battle.
15:27 first moves!
15:29 first non-pawn piece moves!
15:29 OOHH! the white king was criticized for his black crown!
15:30 Black takes the first piece!
15:31 White retaliated!
15:32 the black king said somethign about deriving their color from the night. no one understood. he said "you're going down" everyone cheered!
15:35 A white knight was just killed! speeches seem to be stuck on the "his sacrifice will not be in vain."
15:37 the white commander gave a speech about loosing people, but they will succeed. the black king just says "nope!" after people's speeches.
15:40 "don't worry, be happy" just came on over the speakers. it made everyone smile.
15:43 more people are dying. This battle field is vicious!
15:45 the White king was being castled. the castle actually jumped over the king. it was awesome.
15:46 The black king was castled as well!
15:50 OMG!!! the dead black king is speaking from beyond the grave!
15:51 King Heath had a heir?!?!?! Heath Jr. is here!!!
15:52 The black king just invented democracy.
15:53 The rook in H-1 hasn't moved yet. I think he is the only one.
15:54 the black king is making calls of regime change!
15:58 the black king was pestering one of his knights.
15:59 Apparently I returned as a spirt. even though I haven't died.
16:00 hakuna matata? I think this is a ploy to convince the black army to loose all their worries.
16:01 Black army is dancing to hakuna matata. intense.
16:05 I think this is the disney mix.
16:07 OH CRAP THE WHITE KING IS IN CHECK
16:08 problem averted. for now.
16:10 there are a lot of battles just waiting to happen. queens fighting, bishops fighting. all that fun stuff.
16:11 Black queen just had and epic battle with the white queen. oh crap. I don't know what is going on. BLACK QUEEN WON!
16:12 WHITE KING STRUCK BACK AND KILLED THE BLACK QUEEN!!
16:15 DANCE PARTY!!!!!!!!
16:18 Dance party over, everyone is resetting.
16:21 where did that rook get a sword?
16:21 the rooks are getting a little rough!
16:22 that was an intense knight battle. straight out of the trailer too!
16:24 the black king just told the white king that he will be locked in a cage in the middle of town.
16:26 OH SNAP!!! BLACK JUST WON!!!
16:26 Even his winning speech was good!
Civil War 2009 Live Blog
Apologies to my readers, At around 17:30 all internet and cellular connections disappeared from my phone. It must have been incredibly over burdened. This continued through the game and now back in my room I am finally able to update. Stay tuned for some videos I took of the end I'll post those here once they are live.
I Love My Ducks Civil War Version
Cleverpork Central is at the Civil War Football Game, supporting the Ducks. Don't expect frequent updates but I'll do my best. Until I get too excited.
17:05 band is on the sideline rockin' it for us. OSU's team came on the field and everyone booed and fliped them off. It was exciting.
17:09 don't worry everyone, Puddles is here, we haven't lost rights
17:10 Ducks on the field! Everyone goes crazy!
17:11 The guy who picks up the kickoff tee is on the field!
17:12 I think in the last 5 min I've heard our fight song about 4 times
17:14 the band was playing to us!
17:22 your faithful blogger was inches from being on the jumbo tron.
17:24 guy in a banana suit on jumbotron.
17:28 a girl got really close to unmentionable places while passing me.
Black Friday 2009
Go here for a follow up of photos taken by our very own art director, Steven "Pocket" Uppinghouse.
A bunch of us here at Cleverpork Central are kinda excited about today because it is black friday. We aren't necessarily pumped to go buy a bunch of cheap stuff, what we are more excited about is watching crazy people and maybe a little bit of messing with people. So stick around here and watch for our live blog of the event!
Livebloging the Flu!
This morning I wokeup at 8:30 feeling awful. I was achey, my mild cough had developed into a painful cough, and a had some slight chills. My temperature was mild when I first woke up, but by 10:30 it was becoming apparent that I was indeed sick. However, instead of think of this as a disadvantage I decided to share my experiences with all of you dear readers so you know exactly what to expect.
11:00 temp at 99.5 I'm borderline feverish now. Lying in bed listening to my chill station on Pandora.
11:19 oh no! Pandora went silent due to inactivity!
2:04 woke up for the first time since 11:30. Need some food I think time to call in some assistance.
2:23 I also really have to use the restroom. I'll go once David has me sign a suck tray form.
2:38 mmmmmmmmmmm chicken noodle soup. DUX must have known I was going to feel I'll and put it out just for me.
2:59 after half a bowl of soup and a quarter of am episode of flash foraward I am exhausted and am back in bed.
5:23 awake again. I go through an interesting cycle where I go to bed really cold and bundle up under the covers. Then a couple of hours later I heat up and need to unbundle. But not for too long.
8:54 I took some ibuprofen to help my achey-ness. I feel much better. Also ate a buch of pretzels. Tank you Rob's resident! Now I'm just craving a fruitbowl smoothie. Mmmmm. I think I was feeling ESP aweful due to having nearly no food in me. We'll see how the rest of the night goes!
Day Two
12:12 sorry for the lack of posts. I wad actually feeling better last night. Then this morning I felt awful. I think that the only reason this could be considered worse than Norovirus is the knowledge that I'll be here for annother day at least. Norovirus sucked more but only lasted 1 day.
Day Three
11:18 screw this
Day Four
9:41 woke up to no fever. I feel great, possibly the mist rested I've felt all year. Today Is going to suck though as I have one final day of quaruntine ahead of me.
University convocation
Today is University Convocation. UO's welcome to new students. I'll be on the scene to make sure you, dear readers, get the full story!