http://blog.johnmizell.com Devouring Global Resources? Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:28:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 John (& friends) have put together a collection of random media focusing on the ubiquitousness of simple good fun. Through music and video, interviews, and ambience, this podcast hopes to entertain you, just a bit. From around the world, johnmizell.com 帅巴 J no 帅巴 J john.patrick.mizell@gmail.com john.patrick.mizell@gmail.com (帅巴 J) John Patrick Mizell simple good fun Mizell, 帅巴J, California, Travel, http://blog.johnmizell.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://blog.johnmizell.com http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/12/23/so-long-pop http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/12/23/so-long-pop#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:26:32 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2312 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/12/23/so-long-pop/feed 0 James Elsworth Mizell. It was a good run. You’re deeply missed. http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/12/06/chinese-learning-from-archive/ http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/12/06/chinese-learning-from-archive/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:57:38 +0000 帅巴J http://www.shuaibaj.com/?p=153 http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/12/06/chinese-learning-from-archive/feed/ 0 帅巴J In 2009 my good friend, 蛋糕, was kind enough to collaborate on an exciting and difficult a cappella project. With the meager tools we had at the time and our genetically limited vocal range, we threw all we had at this temperamental art project. In 2009 my good friend, 蛋糕, was kind enough to collaborate on an exciting and difficult a cappella project. With the meager tools we had at the time and our genetically limited vocal range, we threw all we had at this temperamental art project.  Like many of our ideas at the time, the song began to develop around our foreign disposition within the big red goose. By the time we had hammered out a general tune and enough lyrics to sustain our creative thirst we’d stepped right into the competitive language learning market and, by my scale, came out better than expected. So go ahead and plug this one-take a cappella-draft in between your NoRain and Free Fallin’ road trip exercises and you may find yourself learning a little language and culture. Enjoy! Original song and lyrics are filed under it’s original published date: 2009-07-06  (http://www.shuaibaj.com/2009/07/06/ni-ma/)   帅巴 J no In 2009 my good friend, 蛋糕, was kind enough to collaborate on an exciting and difficult a cappella project. With the meager tools we had at the time and our genetically limited vocal range, we threw all we had at this temperamental art project.  Like many of our ideas at the time, the song began to develop [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/10/14/first-official-business http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/10/14/first-official-business#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:44:12 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2300 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/10/14/first-official-business/feed 3 The phone rings at 4:30 AM. Or did it? This time is reserved for John, Kira knows that and she has to scratch my head or sing me songs to warm me up to opening my eyes. Kira’s in Santa Cruz until Friday, so there’s no one to warm me up this morning. My phone [...] http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/10/15/happy-birthday-evelyn/ http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/10/15/happy-birthday-evelyn/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:01:45 +0000 帅巴J http://www.shuaibaj.com/?p=148 http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/10/15/happy-birthday-evelyn/feed/ 0 帅巴J This was a very hot day. This was a very hot day. (http://www.shuaibaj.com/man-uploads/video/2011/10/Movie%20on%2010-15-11%20at%201.49%20PM.mov) 帅巴 J no This was a very hot day. http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/10/11/and-so-the-conversation-went-like-this http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/10/11/and-so-the-conversation-went-like-this#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:26:25 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2276 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/10/11/and-so-the-conversation-went-like-this/feed 0 “Another email address John?” “Yeah, pretty fancy eh?” “But what’s this business all about? Did you buy another domain in a half-baked social-manipulation money-making scheme?” “Well, kind of. I suppose it’s called government. Unfortunately, someone already beat me to the punch and the market is saturated.” “Is that suppose to be some kind of political [...] http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/09/30/happy-birthday-pancho/ http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/09/30/happy-birthday-pancho/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:01:22 +0000 帅巴J http://www.shuaibaj.com/?p=147 http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/09/30/happy-birthday-pancho/feed/ 0 帅巴J “Happy Birthday” Out of tune, un-practiced, well appreciated. YeeHaw! “Happy Birthday” (http://www.shuaibaj.com/man-uploads/video/2011/09/Movie%20on%209-30-11%20at%2012.26%20PM.mov) Out of tune, un-practiced, well appreciated. (http://www.shuaibaj.com/man-uploads/video/2011/09/Movie%20on%209-30-11%20at%2012.26%20PM.mov) YeeHaw! (http://www.shuaibaj.com/man-uploads/video/2011/09/Movie%20on%209-30-11%20at%2012.26%20PM.mov) 帅巴 J no “Happy Birthday” Out of tune, un-practiced, well appreciated. YeeHaw! http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/08/31/my-beard http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/08/31/my-beard#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:30:05 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2308 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/08/31/my-beard/feed 0 Yep.. it’s a beard. The Word is Here http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/06/01/cave-live-performance/ http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/06/01/cave-live-performance/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:20:08 +0000 帅巴J http://www.shuaibaj.com/?p=144 http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/06/01/cave-live-performance/feed/ 0 帅巴J June 1st I debuted my banjo talents in front of the Stanford Graduate School of Business (estimates of 500+ people) in a standing room only environment. My frist run at a public performance. I have to say I can do a lot of things in public without bat... June 1st I debuted my banjo talents in front of the Stanford Graduate School of Business (estimates of 500+ people) in a standing room only environment. My frist run at a public performance. I have to say I can do a lot of things in public without batting an eye, but this Really pushed my limit.. phew. To begin, turn it back one week to May 25th when I received an email. It asked for a banjo player to do a song. Not much else. So I accepted and learned what terms I’d accepted. I would be playing a recent pop song featuring a banjo playing at about a million miles an hour with three other people on a stage for .. some people. Oh, and by the way, “we play in one week.”  More so, we didn’t have the sheet music, so figure that out too. Now I’m not too clever when it comes to writing music, but after some YouTube lessons and I exercising my ears about 40-dozen times, I did my best to work-up a short score for my 5-string duties. After three days, I had the TAB down and could begin practice. In celebration of my achievements, I went on vacation for the memorial day weekend. Returning Tuesday, with one day left, I set my fingerst to work, in the dark practice of a solo musician playing to an invisible band, as they exercised sixty miles away. Those living within earshot became quite tired of this new annoyance in their life. Wednesday morning, with a little more than 12-hours to go, I drove to Palo Alto and worked in about forty-five minutes of band time before they had to return to their coursework and I to my leisure. It was the only rehearsal we would have before playing nearly ten and a half hours later at 9:20 PM. With the others off to class I reflected on my whirlwind of a week and the serene calm I must understand in order to perform. I came out of my trance and walked onto the stage, presenting the best we could do for a sloppy drunk crowd. Aside from a few kinks and the stiffness of a frist performance, the show turned out just ‘fine.’ (fortunately, my mic was turned down and mistakes went without much notice – I assume.) Now I’ve got the performance bug.. hahaha.. Enjoy the show. 帅巴 J no June 1st I debuted my banjo talents in front of the Stanford Graduate School of Business (estimates of 500+ people) in a standing room only environment. My frist run at a public performance. I have to say I can do a lot of things in public without batting an eye, but this Really pushed my limit.. [...] http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/05/29/tab-cave-mumford-sons/ http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/05/29/tab-cave-mumford-sons/#comments Sun, 29 May 2011 01:29:29 +0000 帅巴J http://www.shuaibaj.com/?p=141 http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/05/29/tab-cave-mumford-sons/feed/ 0 帅巴J This is the banjo lead for Mumford & Son’s “The Cave.” Pardon my errors & Enjoy! This is the banjo lead for Mumford & Son’s “The Cave.” Pardon my errors & Enjoy! 帅巴 J no This is the banjo lead for Mumford & Son’s “The Cave.” Pardon my errors & Enjoy! http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/05/01/swarmtree-swarmtalltree http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/05/01/swarmtree-swarmtalltree#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 06:05:39 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2238 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/05/01/swarmtree-swarmtalltree/feed 0 bee,Bee Swarm,Beekeeping,Bees,Berkeley,Berkely,Berkley,California,Honey Bee,Newbee,Oakaland,Oakland Friday was suppose to be good.. comfortable.. it was sunny, clear, I could see the crisp skyline of Oakland and The City. The Golden Gate Bridge posed perfectly as the framing to the Pacific. I was computing, seriously computing. Sitting on the deck, Friday was suppose to be good.. comfortable.. it was sunny, clear, I could see the crisp skyline of Oakland and The City. The Golden Gate Bridge posed perfectly as the framing to the Pacific. I was computing, seriously computing. Sitting on the deck, legs up, shades on, computing furiously getting THIS site back into working order and Nelly Furtado was playing on my stereo - that's when you know things are going well, "Hey Man" is going full speed and nothing can stop you. It was Friday and I didn't even know. Until it all stopped. I suppose I didn't expect it to occur as it did, which is why I felt so supprised. Like a pre-teen, who didn't know any better, took the car for a spin and was waving as they rolled by the house. Here I was, three stories away and my ladies just come rolling by. "Heeey-yaaa Jooohnnnn." ... "Heeeey-yaa. Check us ouuuuttt." And then around the block again. Except, "NO." Basically, my ladies swarmed about a week after a very scientific and methodical split took place, so no, they were not allowed their driving privlidges. But they took them anyway.. .. youth. So after a few phone calls to requisite beekeeping partners, I posted to the Yahoo group, recieved a generous amount of insight and suggestion and help and did as any reasonable ACBA member would do and 'took care of it." But rather than articulate that in more broken sentences with "quotations" and vernacular one-offs - I figure I'd try my hand at the 5-minute swarm capture film. - so, enjoy. Thanks to those who called me and walked me through the process on my frist swarm catch, Victoria, Kevin, Bob, and Much thanks to Patrick Connally and his partner for driving up and helping us out with this negotiaton, really, couldn't have done it without you two. Enjoy the video (YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvHRMNo7Pps)) or (johnmizell.com (http://blog.johnmizell.com/man-uploads/video/2011/04/swarm.mov) - coming soon) 帅巴 J clean Friday was suppose to be good.. comfortable.. it was sunny, clear, I could see the crisp skyline of Oakland and The City. The Golden Gate Bridge posed perfectly as the framing to the Pacific. I was computing, seriously computing. Sitting on the deck, legs up, shades on, computing furiously getting THIS site back into working [...] http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/04/25/a-letter-to-her-majesty-the-queen/ http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/04/25/a-letter-to-her-majesty-the-queen/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:24:13 +0000 帅巴J http://www.shuaibaj.com/?p=5 http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/04/25/a-letter-to-her-majesty-the-queen/feed/ 0 帅巴J A tribute to a new hobby & recent injury. Music & Lyrics: 帅巴J A Letter To Her Majesty, The Queen: I am amis, for I am not as things seem from high aloft to collectors of the nectars and the stamen pollen soft Not big and bold, A tribute to a new hobby & recent injury. Music & Lyrics: 帅巴J (http://www.shuaibaj.com/) A Letter To Her Majesty, The Queen: I am amis, for I am not as things seem from high aloft to collectors of the nectars and the stamen pollen soft Not big and bold, As the Marigold Nor Delicate, as a Rose Sloppily, not even a poppy. You will have no yellow nose. I have not fear, and drink no beer so not to offend with breath Yet Anger bests and deliver thefts of body parts and single death garden troves and the wooded groves soft fertile bedded soil do play home to the many who roam yet not I, with all my toil reason tells, from many hells, to pacify our argument for we can plainly see we must leave behind this very torment let this cease and look to a peace I no longer wish to be stung I only ask when I wear my mask for some honey on my tongue —- Ukulele, Banjo 1, Banjo 2, Percussive Knee Slapping: 帅巴 J 帅巴 J no A tribute to a new hobby & recent injury. Music & Lyrics: 帅巴J A Letter To Her Majesty, The Queen: I am amis, for I am not as things seem from high aloft to collectors of the nectars and the stamen pollen soft Not big and bold, As the Marigold Nor Delicate, as a Rose Sloppily, [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/03/30/springtime-bees http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/03/30/springtime-bees#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:46:27 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2236 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/03/30/springtime-bees/feed 3 Springtime means lots of activity at the hive, or some I’m told. As this is our First spring time with our bees, I’m still quite eager to watch what happens with the colony, how things change, and what I might do to make the bees, well, happier. I often consider the answer to the last [...] http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/03/24/recording-parkour/ http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/03/24/recording-parkour/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:19:46 +0000 帅巴J http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2230 http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/03/24/recording-parkour/feed/ 0 帅巴J Kira and I flew out to Colorado to celebrate Holly’s birthday. We didn’t have much time before leaving to put together a present for her, so Kira picked up a tent from REI and I, well, royally slacked.  Just before leaving the house I fe... Kira and I flew out to Colorado to celebrate Holly’s birthday. We didn’t have much time before leaving to put together a present for her, so Kira picked up a tent from REI and I, well, royally slacked.  Just before leaving the house I felt perhaps I’d get a break while we were there and I could put down a couple of tracks and some lyrics to celebrate her 20th.  Sadly I learned, after talking with Kira, it seemed we wouldn’t get much of a break from any of the weekend excitement once we landed and recording was going to be futile. However, we’re not considered the quitting type, usually. So, within the confines of an Boeing 737 300 series aircraft, in seat 13 D & E, and somewhere over Nevada at 30,000 feet, I set up shop. I expected this was the most privacy I would get throughout the next four days. (http://blog.johnmizell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1050407-300x225.jpg) Ultimately, the song could use some work, BUT I think this could turn into something quite remarkable. I saw Apogee is making a XLR to iPad interface and I could see mile high recording incorporating the sounds of flight, passenger AC, and the unpredictability of *DING* resonating through the microphone, accompanied by the inability to truly master tracks and massive feedback potential. I like to think of it as the recording parkour.  It’s going to be HUGE! mark my words. Enjoy - 帅巴 J no Kira and I flew out to Colorado to celebrate Holly’s birthday. We didn’t have much time before leaving to put together a present for her, so Kira picked up a tent from REI and I, well, royally slacked.  Just before leaving the house I fe... http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/03/06/sledding-in-arnold http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/03/06/sledding-in-arnold#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:51:11 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2220 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/03/06/sledding-in-arnold/feed 0 Arnold,CA,California,Sledding YouTubeHD Version Here - As the film says, "don't worry, we're awesome." - On Saturday we woke up in Stockton and drove East in search of snow. We found it some 40 miles later when we came through the Orvis Cattle Co. Ranch Property. Yet, YouTubeHD Version Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTTxSTA-m1k) As the film says, "don't worry, we're awesome." On Saturday we woke up in Stockton and drove East in search of snow. We found it some 40 miles later when we came through the Orvis Cattle Co. Ranch Property (http://www.orvisranch.com/history.shtml). Yet, we pushed through because it just wasn't cold enough. Up through the foothills we sped. Then we got pulled over, given a warning, and the remainder of the day was spent at reasonable speeds until we arrived in the sleepy town of Arnold. In Arnold we stopped at the Humane Shelter Thrift Store, stocked up on things we didn't need, like a rock tumbler - sweet! and then over to the local ACE where we acquired a shovel and blue disc. Then up into the neighborhoods looking for the perfect runway (with parking). After dotting about the whole town we finally pulled into a development with large threatening signs for visitors to stay away. It was here that we made our camp for the afternoon. View Larger Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=38.253016,+-120.328258+&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.332616,80.15625&ie=UTF8&ll=38.253021,-120.328126&spn=0.00138,0.002446&t=h&z=14) It was here, we sledded.Thus, the film. 帅巴 J clean YouTubeHD Version Here As the film says, “don’t worry, we’re awesome.” On Saturday we woke up in Stockton and drove East in search of snow. We found it some 40 miles later when we came through the Orvis Cattle Co. Ranch Property. Yet, we pushed through because it just wasn’t cold enough. Up through the [...] http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/02/15/%E2%80%98my-heart%E2%80%99s-got-a-mustache%E2%80%99/ http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/02/15/%E2%80%98my-heart%E2%80%99s-got-a-mustache%E2%80%99/#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:49:56 +0000 帅巴J http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2205 http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/02/15/%e2%80%98my-heart%e2%80%99s-got-a-mustache%e2%80%99/feed/ 0 帅巴J Kira’s offering for today’s Valentine’s Day musical production. — Written by Kira Lou. Vocals: Kira Lou Keyboard: 帅巴 J – Lyric notes available upon request. K-Lou’s offering for today’s Valentine’s Day musical production. Lyric notes available upon request. Written by K-Lou; Vocals: Kira Lou; Keyboard: 帅巴 J 帅巴 J no Kira’s offering for today’s Valentine’s Day musical production. — Written by Kira Lou. Vocals: Kira Lou Keyboard: 帅巴 J – Lyric notes available upon request. http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/02/14/%E2%80%98escape-hatch%E2%80%99/ http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/02/14/%E2%80%98escape-hatch%E2%80%99/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:09:53 +0000 帅巴J http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2199 http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/02/14/%e2%80%98escape-hatch%e2%80%99/feed/ 0 帅巴J ‘Escape Hatch,’ previously labeled ‘In My Office,’ is a song inspired by a short video orienting the viewer around ‘the office.’ (available here). After receiving the video I spent the morning composing impromptu s... ‘Escape Hatch,’ previously labeled ‘In My Office,’ is a song inspired by a short video orienting the viewer around ‘the office (http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/02/14/chads-office-video).’ After receiving the video I spent the morning composing impromptu songs in order to musically describe the setting. Each song was composed quickly and in rapid succession. The first by 10 AM the last by 1 PM.  Version 3.0 is considered, by me, to be the best of the four, but you be the judge. The 4-song album features: * Ballad to An Escape Hatch * Tale of An Escape Hatch * Escape Hatch (featured) * Through the Escape Hatch Download The Complete Album Here: [Chad's Office - Studio 430 Recordings] (http://www.shuaibaj.com/man-uploads/audio/2011/02/2011-02-14_chads_office.zip) (For individuals with sensitive ears, refrain from listening to any shuaibaj.com audio. I’m actively seeking help with my pitch and am on the road to recovery.) —– Original Lyrics & Music by 帅巴J Album Art: Chop – (http://blog.johnmizell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/photo-300x225.jpg) (http://blog.johnmizell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/photo.jpeg)It’s a Tapestry   –Lyrics– I got a pot on my wall and I sport dual screens a woven tapistry and secretary in my office I pay your bills do your taxes keep you books send blank faxes protection form auditors from the irs from your ex’s ex I’ll do my best but just incase if it hits the fan I’m ready to run fast as I can I’ll have calls routed on through you’ll get my message like you normally do but I’ll have already gone it’ll be too late summoned my people running my fate it’s a woven scene from the mexico a gathering to which I will go In my secret vessel to which I keep I withdraw my key from the deep in a pot on the wall in a frame you think it’s a picture on a nail it hangs but your wrong it’s a magic pot holding the fate it’s all I’ve got and my laser printer is ready to run it grows legs and is set for stun the cords on my wall come to life like an octopus to be my wife Tom says I’m crazy Kristen says I’m nuts Linda never laughs Denise calls me putz but in the end, i’ll get em all cause they don’t know that I’ve got the ball it’s a secret of mine and no body knows till it’s too late and away I goes into my escape hatch painted white, camouflage except at night, still looks white looks like a door but it’s not. it’s an escape hatch it’s my escape hatch zing! — 帅巴 J no ‘Escape Hatch,’ previously labeled ‘In My Office,’ is a song inspired by a short video orienting the viewer around ‘the office.’ (available here). After receiving the video I spent the morning composing impromptu s... http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/02/14/chads-office-video http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/02/14/chads-office-video#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:06:23 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2206 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/02/14/chads-office-video/feed 2 This is Chad's Office. - I will sing a song about it. This is Chad's Office. I will sing a song about it. 帅巴 J clean This is Chad’s Office. I will sing a song about it. http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/01/25/acba-observation-hive-cleaning-party http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/01/25/acba-observation-hive-cleaning-party#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:05:08 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2194 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/01/25/acba-observation-hive-cleaning-party/feed 0 alameda county beekeepers association,Beekeeping,California,Oakland,Podcast,Video This 10 minute video features ACBA club members cleaning the club's observation hive on monday morning. The hive is situated inside with an opening through the wall to the outside. Inside the hive there sit 4 vertical frames sandwiched by plexi-glass. This 10 minute video features ACBA club members cleaning the club's observation hive on monday morning. The hive is situated inside with an opening through the wall to the outside. Inside the hive there sit 4 vertical frames sandwiched by plexi-glass. It's quite an interesting set-up. As the video shows, a more regular cleaning is important to keep the bees happy. *Special Notes on the film: The hive should be carried outside in order to limit bees escaping into the building. Future taping within the building 'needs to be 'okayed' by the city.' Enjoy the video. DRAFT VIEWING Version 1.2: Early Viewing of "Cleaning the observation hive," draft v1.2 (2011-01-25) in HD. 帅巴 J clean This 10 minute video features ACBA club members cleaning the club’s observation hive on monday morning. The hive is situated inside with an opening through the wall to the outside. Inside the hive there sit 4 vertical frames sandwiched by plexi-glass. It’s quite an interesting set-up. As the video shows, a more regular cleaning is important to [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/01/24/january-22nd http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/01/24/january-22nd#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:13:42 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2161 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/01/24/january-22nd/feed 0 Tucson On Jan 22, 2011 it is presumed that, "Al queda came in and destroyed..." - According to sources, the total loss was estimated at "three bottles of scotch, 2 bottles of tequila, a bottle of kahula, a bottle of rum, two bottles of vodka, On Jan 22, 2011 (http://blog.johnmizell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_0462.mov) it is presumed that, "Al queda came in and destroyed..." According to sources, the total loss was estimated at "three bottles of scotch, 2 bottles of tequila, a bottle of kahula, a bottle of rum, two bottles of vodka, the crazy peruvian shit, a bottle of gin..." One on looker stated, "Remember when I flooded the kitchen filling up water bottles? That's what the bar floor look like, only streaming with alcohol." 帅巴 J no On Jan 22, 2011 it is presumed that, “Al queda came in and destroyed…” According to sources, the total loss was estimated at “three bottles of scotch, 2 bottles of tequila, a bottle of kahula, a bottle of rum, two bottles of vodka, the crazy peruvian shit, a bottle of gin…” One on looker stated, “Remember [...] http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/01/11/reworking-%E8%9B%8B%E7%B3%95-cutting-grass/ http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/01/11/reworking-%E8%9B%8B%E7%B3%95-cutting-grass/#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:25:22 +0000 帅巴J http://www.shuaibaj.com/?p=129 http://www.shuaibaj.com/2011/01/11/reworking-%e8%9b%8b%e7%b3%95-cutting-grass/feed/ 0 帅巴J Reworking 蛋糕 “Cutting Grass” Lyrics: 蛋糕; Music & Vocals: 帅巴J & Chop Reworking 蛋糕 “Cutting Grass” Lyrics: 蛋糕; Music & Vocals: 帅巴J & Chop 帅巴 J no Reworking 蛋糕 “Cutting Grass” Lyrics: 蛋糕; Music & Vocals: 帅巴J & Chop http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/01/05/green-hive-fungus http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/01/05/green-hive-fungus#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:05:49 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2150 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/01/05/green-hive-fungus/feed 0 Green as in bad, not socially responsible. I pulled off an empty deep I had on my hive and evaluated the frames to find a plethora of green fungus on each frame. After looking over each frame I scraped them clean of comb. Since this hive box and it’s parts are second hand, many of [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/01/05/one-more-pollinator http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/01/05/one-more-pollinator#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:16:08 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2142 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2011/01/05/one-more-pollinator/feed 1 bee,bee rescue,bee revival,Beekeeping,Bees Sometimes the honey bee doesn't make it back to the hive before becoming too cold and succumbing to the elements. This is a short film showing that many of these seemingly 'dead' bees are indeed still viable for the beekeeper as pollinators. However, Sometimes the honey bee doesn't make it back to the hive before becoming too cold and succumbing to the elements. This is a short film showing that many of these seemingly 'dead' bees are indeed still viable for the beekeeper as pollinators. However, since the life-span of the honey bee is between 6-weeks and 6-months this is not always a sure shot, but at least getting them back into the hive gives them a chance if it was simply luck or bad weather that landed them short. - Enjoy Film Length, ~5-min. Real-time ~45-min. (embedded film contains error) Also available on YouTube in HD. 帅巴 J clean Sometimes the honey bee doesn’t make it back to the hive before becoming too cold and succumbing to the elements. This is a short film showing that many of these seemingly ‘dead’ bees are indeed still viable for the beekeeper as pollinators. However, since the life-span of the honey bee is between 6-weeks and 6-months [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/15/seeking-the-queen-bee http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/15/seeking-the-queen-bee#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:26:34 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2119 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/15/seeking-the-queen-bee/feed 0 The sun peeked out this afternoon after a solid week of rain and we decided to open up the hive and see how the bees are adjusting to the move. By external observations I’m seeing the bees return with pollen, previously orange, I found this lady with white pollen. I wonder where she was playing? Unfortunately, after [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/13/place-hacking http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/13/place-hacking#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:19:28 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2137 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/13/place-hacking/feed 0 An interesting site on .. place hacking :) http://www.placehacking.co.uk/ http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/12/berkeley-mushroom-hunt http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/12/berkeley-mushroom-hunt#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:49:58 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2087 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/12/berkeley-mushroom-hunt/feed 1 Today we explored the science of mycology – or fungi. Photos from the walk Our very first Berkeley mushroom hunt has led to a few things: A high amount of contact with poison oak with our feet, Several instances of collateral damage to the local Banana Slug population, An overwhelming ‘earthy’ smell throughout our house, The purchase [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/10/bees-detecting-and-responding-to-the-tracheal-mite http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/10/bees-detecting-and-responding-to-the-tracheal-mite#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:34:38 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2116 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/10/bees-detecting-and-responding-to-the-tracheal-mite/feed 0 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/10/the-life-cycle-of-the-honey-bee-varroa-mite http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/10/the-life-cycle-of-the-honey-bee-varroa-mite#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:05:24 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2114 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/10/the-life-cycle-of-the-honey-bee-varroa-mite/feed 0 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/04/bees http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/04/bees#comments Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:04:22 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2082 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/12/04/bees/feed 1 Check our photo album for first days. Our New BEES! This one’s named Kira… and so is this one… We’ve acquired the beginnings of our beekeeping adventure, including the adoption of a small, yet ‘strong’ colony. Here’s the story & what we’ve got: 2 deeps, 2 supers, inner-cover, telescoping top, screened bottom, ‘waste-tray’, stand, strap, 20 [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/11/10/riding-hohhot-nei-meng-china http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/11/10/riding-hohhot-nei-meng-china#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2010 03:18:45 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2060 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/11/10/riding-hohhot-nei-meng-china/feed 1 Bicycle,Camping,China,Hills,Hohhot,Nei Meng,Nei Mongol,Podcast,rain,Video Here's to riding bikes. - & in HD on YouTube Here's to riding bikes. & in HD on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdwWRFVbVLI) 帅巴 J no Here’s to riding bikes. & in HD on YouTube http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/11/07/riding-bikes-past-wineries http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/11/07/riding-bikes-past-wineries#comments Sun, 07 Nov 2010 23:31:24 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2055 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/11/07/riding-bikes-past-wineries/feed 0 November held out for us and produced a wonderful fall day for which we went bicycle riding through and about the peace of Healdsburg’s wine fields. A Map Photos & More http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/11/05/podcast-running-hills http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/11/05/podcast-running-hills#comments Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:15:30 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2049 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/11/05/podcast-running-hills/feed 1 China,Hiking,Hohhot,Podcast,Running,Video A short and dizzying film running on the hills north of Hohhot, China - Enjoy - In HD on YouTube: A short and dizzying film running on the hills north of Hohhot, China Enjoy In HD on YouTube: 帅巴 J no A short and dizzying film running on the hills north of Hohhot, China Enjoy In HD on YouTube: http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/11/05/podcast-a-chinese-mine http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/11/05/podcast-a-chinese-mine#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2010 23:28:18 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2037 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/11/05/podcast-a-chinese-mine/feed 0 Cave,China,Chinese,Hiking,Hohhot,Mine,Podcast,Spelunking,Video From the Archives, I present a short story - A Chinese Mine.  A couple of waiguorens in northern China explore an abandoned mine.. obviously hilarity ensues infront of the live audience. - Cheers. From the Archives, I present a short story - A Chinese Mine.  A couple of waiguorens in northern China explore an abandoned mine.. obviously hilarity ensues infront of the live audience. Cheers. 帅巴 J no From the Archives, I present a short story – A Chinese Mine.  A couple of waiguorens in northern China explore an abandoned mine.. obviously hilarity ensues infront of the live audience. Cheers. http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/11/01/halloween-hiking http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/11/01/halloween-hiking#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:20:39 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2058 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/11/01/halloween-hiking/feed 0 A beautiful fall day on the California coast. A Map: Photos & More http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/10/04/scot-takes-on-the-mizells http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/10/04/scot-takes-on-the-mizells#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 21:02:53 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2033 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/10/04/scot-takes-on-the-mizells/feed 0 Several months ago Kira had arranged for her dad to come out and visit us in the Bay Area. After we’d figured out when he’d be coming out, we decided to put him to the test. Could he handle the Mizell Clan? This past weekend he took the test and passed with flying colors. Through, [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/09/28/the-basement-build-episode-x-how-much-more http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/09/28/the-basement-build-episode-x-how-much-more#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:14:48 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2020 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/09/28/the-basement-build-episode-x-how-much-more/feed 0 Basement Build,Carpentry,Design,Door,Hanging a Door,Sink,Stairs In Episode X - "How Much More?" we undertake the lofty construction of our ladder, the hanging and installation of our door, and Kira and Mom tackle the finishing touches on the sink.  We also enjoy the pop-inspection by construction, horticulture, In Episode X - "How Much More?" we undertake the lofty construction of our ladder, the hanging and installation of our door, and Kira and Mom tackle the finishing touches on the sink.  We also enjoy the pop-inspection by construction, horticulture, and chess expert Mr. David.  A true wizard of modernity.  Enjoy as we scramble about breaking tools, fudging measurements, and finally finishing the sink, stairs, and door of our Basement Build Project. 帅巴 J clean In Episode X – “How Much More?” we undertake the lofty construction of our ladder, the hanging and installation of our door, and Kira and Mom tackle the finishing touches on the sink.  We also enjoy the pop-inspection by construction, horticulture, and chess expert Mr. David.  A true wizard of modernity.  Enjoy as we scramble about breaking [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/09/26/young-lakes-yosemite-ca http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/09/26/young-lakes-yosemite-ca#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2010 03:36:53 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2002 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/09/26/young-lakes-yosemite-ca/feed 0 Our weekend in North East Yosemite was clear and warm – and up hill.  We did a quick in and out from the Soda Springs trail head on the East side of Toulome Meadows, pushed ourselves 6.89 miles to the Young Lakes some 2000 feet above The Meadow and tucked beneath the prominent Ragged Peak. [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/09/09/no-more-duc http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/09/09/no-more-duc#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:55:37 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=2027 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/09/09/no-more-duc/feed 0 Sold – on my 28th birthday.  It was a fun bike, but saddly, I couldn’t keep it riding as much as it needed to be. http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/09/03/england-2010 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/09/03/england-2010#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:31:47 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=1995 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/09/03/england-2010/feed 0 Two and a half weeks on the English island has created quite the impression on me. Somewhat purposefully, we avoided the hub of this country, London, and pursued adventures in the South West and as far North as Edinburgh, Scotland, truly appreciating the significant cultural differences in the land of our national heritage. Starting out [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/12/the-basement-build-episode-ix http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/12/the-basement-build-episode-ix#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:28:06 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=1987 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/12/the-basement-build-episode-ix/feed 0 Berkeley,California,Construction,Disney,Installing Flooring,Oak Flooring,Oakland,OK Go,Podcast,The Basement Build,Ugly Duckling,Video Episode IX is focused on the installation of our beautiful second hand oak floor.  It's remarkable to see how much closer this whole project appears to be finished with just the addition of flooring. I think now my back and knees are both ready for ... Episode IX is focused on the installation of our beautiful second hand oak floor.  It's remarkable to see how much closer this whole project appears to be finished with just the addition of flooring. I think now my back and knees are both ready for a little break.  I was also hoping this whole process would end in a nice round number, but it doesn't look like we're going to get away with single digits only. Enjoy The Basement Build - Episode IX - Walks Like A Duck. 帅巴 J clean Episode IX is focused on the installation of our beautiful second hand oak floor.  It’s remarkable to see how much closer this whole project appears to be finished with just the addition of flooring. I think now my back and knees are both ready for a little break.  I was also hoping this whole process would end [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/12/the-basement-build-episode-viii http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/12/the-basement-build-episode-viii#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:26:23 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=1982 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/12/the-basement-build-episode-viii/feed 0 Basement Build,Ceiling,Disney,Electric Light Parade,Hardwood Floor,Light Parade Music,Paint,Painting,Podcast,Video Episode VIII  looks at the final decorations of the project.  Like copper wall hangings, colors, a ceiling, and the acquisition of some old oak flooring (which actually moved from Oakland to Laguna Beach a couple of years ago, and now, Episode VIII  looks at the final decorations of the project.  Like copper wall hangings, colors, a ceiling, and the acquisition of some old oak flooring (which actually moved from Oakland to Laguna Beach a couple of years ago, and now, after being used down there, makes it's way back to Oakland.)  Episode VIII also features a song familiar to anyone who frequented DisneyLand and stayed past dusk in the 1980s. Enjoy Episode VIII - Decorations 帅巴 J clean Episode VIII  looks at the final decorations of the project.  Like copper wall hangings, colors, a ceiling, and the acquisition of some old oak flooring (which actually moved from Oakland to Laguna Beach a couple of years ago, and now, after being used down there, makes it’s way back to Oakland.)  Episode VIII also features a song [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/11/yard-berries http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/11/yard-berries#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:13:45 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=1966 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/11/yard-berries/feed 0 Found on the slope of our Berkeley/Oakland yard, they looked unique. Black/Dark Blue in Color, Soft, Sweet-Neutral Taste – Not Bitter, Many Seeds Within Each.  Low Lying Bush – No Thorns. What is it? http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/06/heres-to-fairness http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/06/heres-to-fairness#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:14:11 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=1974 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/06/heres-to-fairness/feed 0 Aston,Aston Recruiting,astonrecruiting.com,China,Chinese Democracy,Competition,Fairness,Hohhot,Recruitment Video,Voting A special note on Chinese Democracy & Fairness. - We produced a stellar video: http://blog.johnmizell.com/2009/03/31/recruitment - For a competition that they created: http://blog.johnmizell.com/2009/05/29/vote-for-hohhot - A special note on Chinese Democracy & Fairness. We produced a stellar video: http://blog.johnmizell.com/2009/03/31/recruitment (http://blog.johnmizell.com/2009/03/31/recruitment) For a competition that they created: http://blog.johnmizell.com/2009/05/29/vote-for-hohhot (http://blog.johnmizell.com/2009/05/29/vote-for-hohhot) In order to develop free marketing for their school (which they still use): http://www.astonrecruiting.com/hohhot-aston.html (http://www.astonrecruiting.com/hohhot-aston.html) The competition developed: *PICTURES TO COME SOON* And then we were disqualified: http://blog.johnmizell.com/2009/07/05/taking-my-leave (http://blog.johnmizell.com/2009/07/05/taking-my-leave) ... I'm not bitter. I'm still disappointed in Aston English Schools (http://www.astonrecruiting.com/). *From the Archive* 帅巴 J no A special note on Chinese Democracy & Fairness. We produced a stellar video: http://blog.johnmizell.com/2009/03/31/recruitment For a competition that they created: http://blog.johnmizell.com/2009/05/29/vote-for-hohhot In order to develop free marketing for their school (which they still use): http://www.astonrecruiting.com/hohhot-aston.html The competition developed: *PICTURES TO COME SOON* And then we were disqualified: http://blog.johnmizell.com/2009/07/05/taking-my-leave … I’m not bitter. I’m still disappointed [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/05/when-pick-me-ups-dont-work http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/05/when-pick-me-ups-dont-work#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:00:55 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=1910 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/05/when-pick-me-ups-dont-work/feed 0 Agression,China,Friends,Hohhot,Podcast,Punching,Street Fight,Video,Watermelon I present, from the archive and in the raw, the answer to "Why didn't you just punch John?" ...because sometimes you just need to punch something, and you understand the that there is no answer to "Why didn't you just punch John?" - I present, from the archive and in the raw, the answer to "Why didn't you just punch John?" ...because sometimes you just need to punch something, and you understand the that there is no answer to "Why didn't you just punch John?" Happy Thursday Everybody. 帅巴 J no I present, from the archive and in the raw, the answer to “Why didn’t you just punch John?” …because sometimes you just need to punch something, and you understand the that there is no answer to ”Why didn’t you just punch John?” Happy Thursday Everybody. http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/02/carson-iceberg-wilderness http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/02/carson-iceberg-wilderness#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:45:54 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=1900 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/08/02/carson-iceberg-wilderness/feed 0 Hiking this weekend with Kira and two friends, Neal and Emily, through the Sierras’ Carson Iceberg Wilderness. Departing Berkeley at about 9 PM we drove up highway 4, past the Big Trees, to Ebbitts Pass where we found the trailhead about a half a mile East by 2 AM Saturday morning.  We parked, picked up [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/07/27/gc24wvy-stumped-on-panoramic http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/07/27/gc24wvy-stumped-on-panoramic#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:44:52 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=1898 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/07/27/gc24wvy-stumped-on-panoramic/feed 1 The Short of It: At a peaceful corner of Panoramic, where blackberries grow their ticket, and foxes find time to den. Here the quiet begins. So stop at the stump and sign your name and perhaps to rest for a bit. Then continue north on who’s road is the same, to the Rectangle in the [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/07/21/need-a-pick-me-up http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/07/21/need-a-pick-me-up#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:59:51 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=1883 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/07/21/need-a-pick-me-up/feed 5 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/07/19/nappa-calistoga-ride http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/07/19/nappa-calistoga-ride#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:56:09 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=1819 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/07/19/nappa-calistoga-ride/feed 0 The Nappa to Calistoga ride route as noted by my Garmin GPS: Note the location of our turn around is at a delicious restaurant in Calistoga called Sarafornia.  It’s on the main drag and hard to miss.  They’ll serve you a great deal of water for filling your bottles to get back on the road along with [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/07/05/july-2nd http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/07/05/july-2nd#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:13:34 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=1783 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/07/05/july-2nd/feed 0 I was directed to read about the Fourth of July, America’s Independence Day on Wikipedia, and thusly, Kira and I got in the car on the 2nd in order to properly celebrate our Nation’s independence day in full. July two, three, and four. Leaving at 1 PM on Friday, our plan was fool-proof enough and I [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/06/21/hiking-illilouette-creek-yosemite-ca http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/06/21/hiking-illilouette-creek-yosemite-ca#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:44:32 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=1769 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/06/21/hiking-illilouette-creek-yosemite-ca/feed 0 Another enjoyable summer hike. This time, up the Illilouette creek in Yosemite National Park with Tripp, Karen, and Kira. Weather was good, and warmer than I packed for.  Crowds were equally better than I’d expected.  And most enjoyably, the water level was wonderfully high making for fun river crossings and some recreational fishing.  I suppose my [...] http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/06/15/free-gps-maps http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/06/15/free-gps-maps#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:47:54 +0000 john http://blog.johnmizell.com/?p=1765 http://blog.johnmizell.com/2010/06/15/free-gps-maps/feed 0 Found a FREE GPS Map site – good for getting topos of any state in the US – perhaps the world?  didn’t look.  Also has roads, state and national parks, etc.  Cool, user supported site.  Hope it grows. Visit Today! http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/