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21 November 2006Thanksgiving Manners

Happy Thanksgiving! I've always struggled to understand what's invloved with good manners, and even more so with their application. Here's a hilarious Englishman to give us all some advice on proper ettiquette for the holidays. Enjoy. Here it is. © NPR.


20 November 2006Luces Americanos, Part III

Luces Americanos Part III And finally, Part III. This is my personal favorite of the three.




23 October 2006Luces Americanos, Part II

Luces Americanos Part II Like it says. Part II.




11 October 2006Luces Americanos

Luces Americanos Part I It's been a busy few months, and thankfully I've got something(s) to show for it. This is the first video post in a while, but a there are a few more ready to be posted in the next few weeks. Enjoy the cats.




22 July 2006Camping

camping Check out these nice photos from Governer Dodge State Park. Emilio, Amelia, Ava and I spent a weekend out there earlier this summer, and it was beautiful. Enjoy.




14 July 2006There's no such thing as too much Barbecue

Here's a short NPR story I've been meaning to post for a while. It's all about Barbecue. Enjoy. Here it is. ©NPR.


28 June 2006Live from Austin, TX

Austin This report comes to you from Downtown Austin near the University of Texas campus. This place is truley an island of cultured liberalism surounded by an ocean of red. I'll admit to my surprise at all the welcome beauty (natural and otherwise) this city has to offer. Such examples include the:

This pic is a sample of the rest that I've posted in the Life Photos section.




10 June 2006Joey Stryker II




17 May 2006Joey Stryker and The Scabies Babies




12 May 2006A Shot from the Premiere

Nick Thanks to Eric Prahl for this nice shot of the Orpheum sign. Click the image to view a larger version.




7 May 2006re: April

Where did that month go.. Since the premiere I've found some time to relax and do all the things I've been putting off since January. Or perhaps before. I have a laundry list of site updates in the works - pictures, portfolio, etc; This is an NPR piece about choice and happiness, and lord knows I tend to think the latter necessitates the former. Here it is. ©NPR.


30 March 2006More site updates


25 March 2006'Nick's Restaurant' Premiere

Nick I am proud to announce that 'Nick's Restaurant,' the video project I have been working on for almost a year now, is premiering at the Orpheum Theater in Madison on Thursday, April 20th at 9pm. We're just beginning to spread the word, but you can keep on eye on theBirthofSly Productions for more information. Hope you can make it.




19 March 2006Video Update

I've posted 'Walk at 11' in Art Videos.


18 March 2006The 'way I would like to go out' Podcast

I felt obligated to share this NPR 'Story of the Day' entitled 'Family Ties Source of Strength for Elderly Caregivers.' It's cool for two reasons: I really can't stand nursing homes and it's not often that I cry on the way to work. Here it is. ©NPR.


16 March 20063.. 2.. 1.. site launch

launch Well, it's up, but still a work in progress. I've posted some Photos and Videos, but keep checking back. I guarantee you'll find about as much diversion as is resonable to expect from a website created by.. well, me.