http://www.mattniemi.com/ There's a fine line between stupid and clever. en-us 2007-10-23T13:54:10-05:00 http://www.mattniemi.com/archives/2007/10/photo_show.php If you are in Pittsburgh on Saturday, November 3, then why not come and take a look at some of my photos?... Photos Matt Niemi 2007-10-23T13:54:10-05:00 http://www.mattniemi.com/archives/2007/05/ella_is_one.php I forgot to post anything about Ella turning the big number 1. Well, she is now a year old and the time just flew by. I'm sure it will slow down some time, right? Not a chance. Remember when... Baby Niemster Matt Niemi 2007-05-01T11:37:56-05:00 http://www.mattniemi.com/archives/2007/04/kidney_stoned.php Uh, kidney stones suck. Hope you never get one. My dad has had five and my oldest brother has had six. Damn genetics! This is my first, and I can probably count on having more in the future. The Percocet... Random Musings Matt Niemi 2007-04-17T12:22:10-05:00 http://www.mattniemi.com/archives/2007/03/comedy_centrals_love_affair_wi.php I don't understand why Comedy Central cancels some of the shows they cancel. (ie. Dog Bites Man and Stella) But what I really don't understand is the show Mind of Mencia. His schtick is tired and unfunny. That annoying grin... Television Matt Niemi 2007-03-26T12:03:23-05:00 http://www.mattniemi.com/archives/2007/03/menomena_rocked_the_moose_lodg.php Menomena's third appearance here in Pittsburgh was their best so far. They were tight as usual, but the Moose Lodge's acoustics were fantastic. I was surprised at what a great venue that place is. Hopefully, it continues being a venue.... Music Matt Niemi 2007-03-23T09:08:01-05:00 http://www.mattniemi.com/archives/2007/03/shows_shows_shows.php Here are some upcoming shows in Pittsburgh. I'm going to as many as I can: Tuesday March 13: Dean & Britta - Dowe's on 9th Tuesday March 20: Man Man - Diesel Thursday March 22: Menomena - Lawrenceville Moose Lodge... Music Matt Niemi 2007-03-01T21:16:46-05:00 http://www.mattniemi.com/archives/2007/02/american_madrasah.php Highlights: Evangelical Christian zombies train their young to take over the country and the world. In the documentary, Jesus Camp speaking in tongues is encouraged and Church and State are sandwiched together in a fantastic orgy of theocracy. Creepy home... Movies Matt Niemi 2007-02-20T22:15:45-05:00 http://www.mattniemi.com/archives/2007/01/bruce_campbell_for_old_spice.php I hate most commercials, but I love this one.... Television Matt Niemi 2007-01-20T01:03:27-05:00 http://www.mattniemi.com/archives/2007/01/ws_war.php I've been combing through tons of political cartoons for work and this one was my favorite. It's from cartoonist Scott Stantis dated March 14, 2003.... Politics (The Sideshow) Matt Niemi 2007-01-18T21:14:04-05:00 http://www.mattniemi.com/archives/2007/01/pows.php Remember that other war. It has taken a back seat to the War on Terror, but the War on Drugs is still going strong. The prisoners of the War on Drugs are being crammed into overcrowded prisons, locally the state... Politics (The Sideshow) Matt Niemi 2007-01-16T22:09:11-05:00 http://www.mattniemi.com/archives/2006/12/best_of_2006_like_you_care.php This year wasn't all that great for music in my opinion. Here are some of my favorites: The Pink Mountaintops - Axis of Evol: I hope this band comes to Pittsburgh, but I'm not holding my breath. The Black Angels... Music Matt Niemi 2006-12-19T20:21:50-05:00 http://www.mattniemi.com/archives/2006/12/best_christmas_song_ever.php I hardly ever watch Saturday Night Live, but I'm glad I caught this digital short on last night's episode. Enjoy this on YouTube below or the uncensored version here.... Television Matt Niemi 2006-12-17T12:34:16-05:00 http://www.mattniemi.com/archives/2006/11/petey_was_my_cat.php I had a horrible day yesterday. Petey, my four year old cat, was put to sleep. As I type this, my lap is ice cold and I have a terrible empty feeling inside. You will be missed Petey.... Matt Niemi 2006-11-27T09:37:39-05:00 http://www.mattniemi.com/archives/2006/11/milton_friedman_rip.php A champion of individual liberty has passed. If you have thirty minutes, do yourself a favor and watch this genius at work.... Matt Niemi 2006-11-16T16:06:32-05:00 http://www.mattniemi.com/archives/2006/11/did_you_vote_i_didnt.php So Rick Santorum went down in flames and I didn't have to go to the polls to make it happen? Wow, democracy inaction works! I'm not so happy about Casey winning, but I am thrilled about Santorum losing. The best... Politics (The Sideshow) Matt Niemi 2006-11-08T09:08:43-05:00