Undefeated x Eminem = Good Look

Loyalty

Im nothing if Im not brand loyal.. Ive always been fascinated by brands and once they resonate im locked. I drive escalades, raise golden retrievers, rock nike sneakers, brush with Aqua Fresh extreme clean, wear AAA white t's one time and scream Undefeated every chance i get.. Im missing a few but you get the point... Well one of the old standards days are numbered.. After 4 Escalades in a row Im moving on... i have mixed feelings about it but its definitely time... With all the changes in my life i felt like i needed a drastic change on the auto front.. a symbolic shift... 3 days

Bobby Jindal is AWESOME!

Do the Republicans that are pushing to thrust Bobby Jindal into prominence know that less than 10 years ago he claimed he preformed an "exorcism?" no joke..
oh yeah.. he also doesnt believe in evolution... again no joke....

shouldnt there be some type of system that weeds out those running for office that dont believe in fact.. seems like that could become an issue.. The exorcism thing to me is the equivalent of him saying he believes in Jack and the Beanstalk (stole that from Bill Maher)....

Bodhi sees the snow...

I find it less important to understand the how and the why of things and more important to languish in the wonder of it all.
-Breck Costin

Bummer

I cant even tell you how bummed i am the Sober House ended last night.. this was by far the best hour of reality television ive ever seen.. makes me wanna drink.. (sorry for the crap pic)

the diamond in the dirt

ever since ive left the office enviorment things feel a lot different.. even in the midst of the worst economic disaster of my life it feels like opportunity is everywhere. No matter what world you live in there is a paradigm shift going on.. we are in a transition that is weeding out old dated models that are being exposed and eventually rebuilt for the coming generations.. Record labels, ad agencies, new media, the auto industry, government.. you name it. the economic situation is pulling back the covers out of necessity and allowing people for the first time to question the old mechanics. Evolution will take us into the next phase of all business.. those who are authentic, intelligent and financially capable of riding the storm have an incredible opportunity to define whats next.. those who arent will slowly die when the money runs out.. its already happened in many ways from Obama to Under Armor..in the end all businesses will be slimmer and more effective.. and most wont look like they did a few years back.. for alot of people this is scary.. for me its exciting.. in my world labels left behind the consumer years ago, chasing the short quick money and ultimately thats what ate me up.. this story is the same in most areas.. now with technology and the huge expansion of revenue streams available it a great time to be independent.

Shane Powers: Dear Rihanna +++ BULLSEYE

a thought

I wonder if conservatives would be better off embracing the concept of evolution.. not just the whole "science" thing but as a general rule of life... i have zero interest in their ideology but its fairly obvious its evolution is where the problem lies... Those who believe there are a set of principles that can never be questioned regardless of reality (usually the same people who believe in talking snakes and a story about a guy who lived in a fish for 3 days) vs those who understand the concept of evolution applies to everything. Im starting to almost feel sorry for them as they look for someone who is authentic and refreshing to lead them..
(kinda)

Undefeated x Masterpiece = Yes Please

Amsterdam

Amsterdam was above and beyond what i was expecting.. Its a beautiful city with a super seedy element that I originally thought was confined to one small area.. Nope.. Imagine a city of Europes equivalent of frat boys falling over drunk and surrounded by women in red lit windows..
Now on the other hand the "coffee" shops are AMAZING.. the funny thing is that they look exactly like a typical corner bar except theres no fighting, crying, loud noises, problems etc... America needs to figure this out. Its insane that weed got the bad rap and alcohol is king.. need proof.. take a trip to amsterdam.

Brian Dawkins a Bronco.. WTF!!

I cant even begin to process the fact that the Eagles let Brian Dawkins go.. Your talking about my favorite player for the last 13 years.. One day they are saying how much room they have in the salary cap and the next they are letting go the most inspirational and emotional leader that team has ever seen.. speechless.. the above will never be seen again... enjoy

Berlin

Your looking at the most positive thing I found in Berlin.. Currywurst and french fries... The rest of that city was grey, cold and gloomy and im not even talking about the weather.. theres the feeling it could get real militant real quick if need be. People are cautious not to have too much fun.. and theres definitely some residual energy there.. No disrespect whatsover to those from Germany.. My narrow perspective is simply that...
I most likely wont be back...off to amsterdam

Shane Powers

if you havent been to Shanepowers.com you need to at least go once.. i have no doubt you will be offended at some point and you will return daily.. its the guilty pleasure site for everyone who doesnt have the balls to truly say what they feel. Sure hes completely out of his mind but its authentic and that in itself is refreshing.. Enjoy.. you may not admit it but you will..

Paris

Paris is fucking amazing.. Beyond my expectations and I expected a lot. Seems like the verdict on this place is split 50/50 which i find strange walking around since finding any obvious faults is difficult.. Most of the complaints are about the people and how they will spit directly in your face if given the opportunity.. that may be the case although i havent run into any of those people.. the ambience of this place is RIDICULOUS. I MUST come back with my family.. what you feel the most is the history.. thats what i love about europe.. the history is inescapable and you feel it.. for a brief moment you walk like you have a masters degree in literature and only listen to obscure jazz.. Even tho its all bullshit, its feels nice for a moment.. The attention to detail is so in your face out here.. i think that where America went left.. details has been exchanged for immediate profit.. here, whether its architecture, food, service, art etc.. you can feel the extra effort that wasnt based on anything impure.. in short I love Paris

Eminem

Those of you who know me well know where I stand on the last few years of hip hop (outside of a few exceptions.) Its become hip hop's version of the hair metal meltdown in the early 90's.. Im talking when it was Winger, White Lion and that all-chic metal group Vixen! It all became a cliche to everyone except the artists.. All the good stuff watered down and dictated by record companies and radio. in other words.. horseshit.. Hip hop is in the same spot. 9000 songs by T-Pain and some guy named Young Berg in Ed Hardy gear.. Good news is a breath of fresh air is coming.. wait.. fuck that.. that sounds too soft.. A real kick in the fucking ass is coming.. Eminem is one of 3 rappers (Wanye, Jay) that make you hang on to every lyric.. its so far and above anything else currently out there that it feels like another genre in itself.. Lyrically (to me at least) Em is in a space by himself. When was the last time you wanted to sit through an entire album to hear what an artist had to say and the way he says it. I would bet its been a minute.. Well finally we can feel that way for a minute or two. after that who the hell knows.. but for now ima enjoy it.

Life is Good.

Seems like most discussions about marriage/family are cynical and the positive is somehow lost in translation.. Well for me, I've only been gone for a few days and I truly miss my wife and daughter.. (and my dog..) Ive somehow stumbled upon a rariety that Im truly grateful for.. an incredible marraige, and i suppose more importantly, a best friend that truly understands the complexity of me (not that im any more complex than anyone reading this, we're all a mess) .. this is where most people roll their eyes but it is what it is.. Now that being a father has been added into the mix, ive officially become what i once thought would never be possible.. My daughter has opened up a level of gratitude that drowns out all the old mental tapes. Lookin back a few years even, when i couldnt even say the word marriage without heartburn i can only laugh.. Life just keeps coming and the moment you think you know something you realize you dont.. at all.. it only takes one person, one experience, sometimes one thought, to pull the tablecloth out from underneath it all.
Having my own family to go through the craziness of life is beyond description and has changed my entire perception of life and also my definition of success and happiness. With all the doom and gloom and touch in cheek jokes about marriage i thought it was time to show the other side.. its not so bad, i gotta tell ya..

London

Been in London for a day and now have some time to kill because the crew i came with was up till 6 drinking and my lame old ass was dead asleep by 11pm. My blackberry has been dead since Ive been here and as much as i hate to say it, its causing me too much anxiety.. the only way i can be reached is through my computer email and thats a bit of a drag when your here on somewhat of a schedule with 5 different people coordinating... All in all I like London.. little cold but the overall vibe is nice.. great shopping (which is the last thing i need, bought my 167th black jacket yesterday...) Todays gonna be a long one once everyone gets up.. followed by a night of watching these guys drink.. Sometimes i wish i had that gene, i was given the "pot"gene instead.. Less problems overall i suppose but would be nice to grab a few beers here and there without feeling like shit... Gonna go walk around for awhile to kill some.. might as well soak it in...

Off to Europe

Im off to Europe today. London, Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam.. all in 7 days which is wayyyy to quick but Im happy to have the opportunity.. Heres my thoughts prior to leaving.. we'll see how they differ from when i get back

London: eh.. definitely a cool city but not for an extended period of time... gonna be cold as hell
Paris: cant wait.. never been there.. unfortunately we will be there the shortest amount of time.. but long enough to tease me enough to come back with my family
Berlin: Never been and have absolutely no idea what to expect.. def look forward to it
Amsterdam: Cant wait.. those who know my history know why Amsterdam just makes sense for Chris Clancy..

Im going to set up the Eminem record internationally with management (who have become, more importantly, good friends)

now for those who are wondering what Em sounds like nowadays and have only heard "Crack a Bottle" let me by crystal f@cking clear.. This is the shit you are waiting for. He sounds as good as he ever has and to me the lyrics lean towards The Marshall Mathers LP content wise.. I hate when corny record company people talk about goosebumps but it just applies here.. Hip Hop has been pretty bad lately and it needs a swift kick in the ass and trust me this is the steel toed boot...

pulling the covers back

Since i now have some time on my hands, im considering updating site again. i guess i just got burnt out on "my opinion." Ever feel like that? Some people have personalities that fit like a glove when it comes to blogs but for me im not comfortable when my opinions start to feel more important than they actually are. I left my job at a record company after 10 years and i must say, it feels great. It was time and the business now is full of opportunities. I believe we are all the authors of our own life book and every once in awhile you have to read it and make sure its the book you want it to be because its the only one.. (unless the Buddhists are right, but for your brain at least its a one time shot) .. well my book started to read "But the moneys good" on every page. For a lot of people, especially now, that is a decent book, but for me it was eating up my soul. I was becoming what I promised myself i never would.. Someone who takes a check. Since ive been gone I feel like i got myself back.. Music even sounds better! Im working on a few projects and am going to start a company with some friends.. Making money with friends is so much better than just making money....and there hasnt been this many good people on the outside than there is now. Strength in numbers. I have nothing but gratitude and respect for the past but that chapter was getting a tad long... Im taking the additional time home to enjoy my wife and daughter (being a mom is one hell of a job by the way, exhausting...) im also going to yoga 3x a week which is incredible... throw in some reading, hiking and wii tennis and life starts again. stay tuned

(by the way.. spongebob is fantastic.. i had no idea)