Author Archives: CoolDMZ

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"X-ray vision to see in between / Where's my kimono and my time machine?"

Canaries visiting for a friendly fixture

Posted on May 2, 2013 by CoolDMZ in Miscellaneous | Leave a comment

In ‘Murican, this means the Norwich City Football Club, an English Premiere League team, will be playing in Sacramento as part of their recently announced American tour. This is apparently the very first time an English Premiere League team will … Continue reading →

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Reviews in on !!!’s latest album

Posted on April 30, 2013 by CoolDMZ in Arts & Entertainment | Leave a comment

Sacramento expatriates !!!’s new creatively-titled full length “THR!!!ER” is out today, and reviews are coming in from all the usual places. AVClub gives the album a “B” and praises the album’s pacing and efficiency. Pitchfork’s 6/10 is not a good … Continue reading →

NBA committee unanimously rejects Kings-Seattle deal

Posted on April 29, 2013 by CoolDMZ in Sports | Leave a comment

You heard it here fifth… In a move that all but guarantees the Sacramento Kings are staying put, a committee of NBA owners voted unanimously today to block the team’s pending sale and relocation to Seattle. Mood is pretty upbeat … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday to us! The Sac Rag turns 8

Posted on April 26, 2013 by CoolDMZ in Miscellaneous | 1 Comment

On this date in 2005, RonTopOfIt and I launched this here web log. If memory serves, it was after a killer lunch at Mayflower and a discussion about tracking which local establishments served the Coca-Cola brand beverage–Google Maps having been … Continue reading →

Brake for costumed heroes Saturday UPDATE: Cancelled

Posted on April 25, 2013 by CoolDMZ in Miscellaneous | 1 Comment

UPDATE: Commenter Junior points out that the event has been since canceled. Thanks, Junior! If you see a team of super powered individuals strolling Capitol Mall Saturday, don’t be alarmed — it’s just the participants in local actor Charlie Holliday’s … Continue reading →

Built to Spill visiting Harlow’s April 26

Posted on April 15, 2013 by CoolDMZ in Arts & Entertainment | Leave a comment

The venerable Built to Spill are on tour, and making a stop in Sacramento. The band, whose current lineup features front man Doug Martsch and guitarists Brett Netson and Jim Roth from the original ’90s lineup alongside new band members … Continue reading →

Sacramento one of real estate blog’s “Nerdiest Cities”

Posted on April 10, 2013 by CoolDMZ in People | Leave a comment

You heard it first on Ransacked Media, but Sacramento has made another list, this time real estate blog Movoto’s 10 Nerdiest Cities in America. We also made their list of top cities for gamers, as well as their list of … Continue reading →

Southgate Branch librarian one of this year’s Movers & Shakers

Posted on April 9, 2013 by CoolDMZ in Miscellaneous | 2 Comments

Christy Aguirre, branch supervisor at the Southgate Branch of the Sacramento Public Library, was named one of 2013′s “Movers & Shakers” in the library world by Library Journal in March. Aguirre was recognized as a Community Builder for her work … Continue reading →