In just a few short weeks, beloved Chicago, IL post-hardcore outfit Cap’n Jazz will be reuniting for a handfulof mostly sold out reunion shows. To celebrate, we’ve got two passes to the band’s sold out Chicago, IL gig on July 18 as well as a copy of the recently reissuedAnalphabetapolothology on rare clear vinyl for one lucky winner.
The item system in Team Fortress 2 generates a ton of data. Up to this point we’ve provided access to this data through some hacked-together scripts that, frankly, were old and creaky before they went live. Ah, but now…
Pow! Shiny new web APIs that are officially supported. (Find out how to use them here.) This new system comes with a few new features:
Output can now be provided as JSON, XML, or VDF (Key Values)
The current item schema is available as an API call, so you don’t have to dig items_game.txt out of a patched client
It is much easier for us to add new APIs with the new system, so it should happen more often
For now, the old system will continue to run, and all applications built on it will continue to work. A word of warning, though: At some point down the road we will turn it off. So if you’re using it, please give the new Steam Web APIs a try. SourceContinue reading Steam Web APIs→
Some HD professionally shot footage of Hot Water Music recorded last week in Paris, France has been posted online. The shoot features multiple cameras and a soundboard recording and was recorded live at the La Maroquinerie and features “A Flight and a Crash,” “Remedy,” “Wayfarer” and “Giver.”
The legendary Chicago,IL-based Articles of Faith have announced that they will reunite for the first time in 25 years to record a new EP and also to perform at the forthcoming Riot Fest 2010. The band, which will feature all original members, will be recording at Chicago’s Million Yen Studios for release on Alternative Tentacles Records on October 5th.
Three One G Records, experimental noise rock outfit Arab on Radar have reunited and have booked a run of tour dates beginning this month. The reunion was first revealed in April by Three One G co-founder Justin Pearson (The Locust, Swing Kids, Head Wound City, Some Girls) The band formed in 1997 and split up in 2002 after many releases and even shows opening for Marilyn Manson.
The otherwise well-recievedInsubordination Fest became the source of conflict between attendees of the 12-hour festival and club owners who were apparently trying to sell high-priced bottles of water while denying any other sources. While venue owner Dan McIntosh said bartenders were “encouraged” to sell water, no one was supposed to be denied tap water if requested.
That account differs from the view of most attendees who said they were denied water. Jacob Bruce, named in the report said this:
A manager had instructed all the bartenders not to hand out free water. I asked him what I was supposed to do and he said he could sell me a bottle for three dollars. said “three dollars!?” and he suggested that I buy a bottle and refill it in the bathroom, which I did all night right up until the of the show. The only time that I couldn’t was when the men’s room was closed because all the toilets were backing up.
Fest co-founder Mark Enoch was quite upset with the problems and is looking for alternative locations for next year. He added:
It was hellish. I don’t think I’ll ever get some of the customers back because of the venue, and I don’t blame them.
Other people weighed in on comments noting:
The owner is lying. I was there. At first they had jugs of water out on the bars as they have in previous years but they were removed. The club tried to jack up beer prices and it backfired on them. ($5 for a can of Boh or PBR was the cheapest option). When bar sales fell flat the club doubled down by locking everybody in and removing the free water. I asked for a glass of tap water and was denied. Several of my friends had the same experience. I was told I had to buy a bottle of water. Eventually the bartender relented and gave me a glass of ice, but would not fill it with water.
Matthew walked from my apt. a block and a half down the street to meet a friend for a drink. Half way there he saw a man severely beating his wife. Being the most amazing, strong, heroic and incredible person I know.. even though the guy was twice his size, Matthew intervened. He managed to subdue this guy for a second and since his wife was beat up pretty good called the cops.. as he did so the guy jumped him from behind and beat him. This guy did things I can’t even type. After words, he and his beaten wife left Matthew unconcious on the street. Matthew is in the hospital with a third of his skull removed as we wait for the swelling in his brain to go down. The world can be evil beyond belief and as much as we want this evil eliminated, right now our hearts heads and energies need to go to my best friend, soul mate, hero, and angel, Matthew.
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