The Brian Factor

_Rebirth_

2011-08-11T00:45:00.000-07:00

Two years ago I left feeling that all I could do was done. That the words were all said and that the sense of completion was in my hands. Boy was I fucking wrong! In my time away I've gone from everything to nothing to holding on to dear life for that little something in between. Like many, I sought to blame any and all, as if someone directly benefited from my suffering. To finding myself

_[TBF]_[Into The Sunset]_

2009-05-06T12:33:00.000-07:00

So… thought I was gone did you?Allow me first to clear the air on a few things:1. I didn’t retire because Obama won… didn’t hurt, though.2. I didn’t lose everything and am now forced to live in a van down by the river!3. I’m not hung over from celebrating New Years, St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco De Mayo consecutively!4. I didn’t run off with Marie to get married and live happily ever after….5. I

My Part to Combat the Flu....

2009-05-04T11:20:00.000-07:00

[TBF]_01.22.2009_

2009-01-22T00:22:00.000-08:00

So where do we begin?The adage I was taught to look for in life went as followed: * you grow up * you meet someone * Fall in love * and live happily ever afterSound familiar? Believe me when I say if it does, then I feel your pain.The rules of dating are as simple as playing D & D, solving Quantum Physics and baking a pie all at once. That shit is hard, folks. I mean I'm not lying

_[TBF]_01.15.2009_

2009-01-15T09:38:00.000-08:00

So where do we begin?It seems that in my time away, things have gotten a little worse for wear... Naturally I blame Marie for this but only because she always makes a great scapegoat in these situations.So far the story seems to be the same: just a whole lot of characters repeating the same mistakes over and over again like a waltz with no end in sight. But on the plus side we finally learned to

_Soundboard_[01.06.2009]_

2009-01-06T16:22:00.001-08:00

"All the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances;And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages. At first the infant,Mewling and puking in the nurse's arms;And then the whining schoolboy, with his satcheland shining morning face, creeping like snailUnwillingly to school. And then the lover,Sighing like furnace, with a

[Light of the Angel]_11.21.2008_

2008-11-22T00:04:00.000-08:00

Angel has returned to TBF... and this Angel means Business! -BWhy is it that men can never appreciate when he has abeautiful, good, nice, faithful woman by his side? Why do men still have the need to look at the trashy looking slut in the dance floor? Ladies if we put in as much effort into our careers as we do with our

[The Shadow Chronicles]_11.21.2008_

2008-11-21T23:54:00.000-08:00

Chapter 4: Voodoo Child (Slight Return)First: "Houses Of The Holy".... LED ZEPPLIN!!!Secondly: Sorry for the extended absence but I was in the back taking a nap... Hope I didn't miss anything important.The greatest stories never told are the stories that currently have no ending, they are the stories that are truly unhindered (no offense Marie). They are the stories that are filled with Hope,

Unhindered: Weddings

2008-11-17T09:40:00.000-08:00

I've slacked off the last few weeks. First, I didn't write because I was so burnt out from the marathon last-minute campaigning, and then I didn't write last week because of a wedding I attended Saturday. I was a bridesmaid. With 3-inch high-heel, red, ruffley, peep-toe shoes with little bows across the toes. I didn't trip or stumble, but-ye gods!-the pain! Took me several days to recover from

[The Shadow Chronicles]_10.24.2008_

2008-10-24T16:20:00.000-07:00

Chapter 3: Houses Of The HolyFirst off, last week: “Won’t Get Fooled Again” is by The Who. 5 points to those who guessed right and those who didn’t… you suck, not really. Well….4:30 in the afternoon on the Friday, to some people, myself included this is the longest half hour in all of humanity. You’re tired, you’re hungry, you’re sore and you just want out. I’m probably not alone in thinking that

Brian's Twisted Fairytales_10.21.2008_

2008-10-21T13:18:00.000-07:00

Hey Kids, gather around, as it is time once again for one of “Brian’s Twisted Fairytales”.Today’s story is a special one in the eyes of your friend, Brian. This is a story that played a very powerful part in my upbringing and perhaps may be what made me into the man I am today… Now you know who’s to blame! As usual I will tell this story like I tell everything because we all know if there’s one

Unhindered: Anarchy

2008-10-20T11:17:00.000-07:00

anarchy |ˈanərkē|nouna state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority;absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual, regarded as a political ideal.Lemme go off on a rant here. You think that anarchy is cool? Well, you'd better be pretty handy at foraging for food and beating off attackers with a stick.Anarchy is a lack of government. A lack of laws. No presidents,

Brian's Twisted Fairytales_10.16.2008_

2008-10-16T14:07:00.000-07:00

Hey Kids, gather around, as it is time once again for one of “Brian’s Twisted Fairytales”.Today’s story is about love and longing and maybe occasionally some hobbits… Wait that was Led Zeppelin. Well anyway today’s story is another classic given a “Brian Twist” which basically means I keep the story real… Just like I was taught.I now present: “Brian’s Twisted Fairytales”RAPUNZELOnce upon a… Sorry

[The Shadow Chronicles]_10.14.2008_

2008-10-14T13:23:00.000-07:00

Chapter 2: Won’t Get Fooled Again(Let me first start this off with an announcement: every chapter will be titled after a song I grew up with, 5 points to anyone who can correctly name the artist. The grand prize: nothing, except mad respect from yours truly for the vast musical knowledge you possess. But if you’re a woman, I may also ask for your hand in marriage. Game On!)_10.10.2008_It’s around

[Echoes]_10.10.2008_

2008-10-10T10:09:00.001-07:00

I can’t believe I forgot to post up Echoes… Anyway my bad, here we go and TBF returns in two weeks.[E]_September_2008_Re: The Shadow Chronicles 10.06.2008.Comment Submitted by Harlean Carpenter:“So here I am typing with one hand and trying not to drop my sandwich with the other. Just so you know, by the time you read this, this article went through three levels of spell check because the typos

Unhindered: Link day

2008-10-07T11:50:00.000-07:00

I know this is a day late, but Blogger wasn't working for me yesterday. And since I've been busy with various things, I haven't gotten around to writing anything good.We all know that the major news issues are the economy and the presidential race. I'll probably get around to writing my own opinions here or on my blog, but for now I'll just give you some other people's genius.Radar's article "

[The Shadow Chronicles]_10.06.2008_

2008-10-06T13:32:00.000-07:00

Chapter 1: Genesis It’s 1 in the afternoon and I’m staring at a blank page… As I’m staring at the page I go over my expectations/ requirements for this week:1. Brian’s Twisted Fairytales: Rapunzel2. Revive Brian’s Song3. Contact Marie to see if she’ll be posting4. Write this week’s TBF5. Come up with a new writing idea… oh wait, this is it.The general idea for this is to be my record of

Brian's Twisted Fairytales_09.29.2008_

2008-09-29T11:54:00.000-07:00

I mentioned before about venturing out and trying some new ideas, well here’s one of them… Storytelling!Growing up these were the stories that helped shape my young mind and I decided to share them all with you so we can keep the tradition alive. So I decided to start off with a classic tale with a Brian Twist.I now present: “Brian’s Twisted Fairytales”The Tortoise and the Hare“Once upon a time”.

[TBF]_Close_But_No_Cigar_

2008-09-26T10:24:00.000-07:00

“There is always something to say.”That has been my motto since I started TBF almost four years ago. I’ve gone on to write about a wide array of topics:“Immigration, Gun Politics, Religion, Pornography, Technology, Future Generations, Evolution, Scientology, Beauty in Society, Racism, Obesity... The List goes on and on.Over the years I’ve had many topics run across my mind as potential topics but

[S]_09.22.2008_

2008-09-22T10:57:00.000-07:00

So you’re probably wondering what’s going on here at TBF? Where’s “Echoes”? Where’s “Unhindered”? Where’s “Sexucation”? allow me to explain everything right here and now… “Echoes” is still around. But since I get on average 2-3 questions/ comments per column, I decided to hold them all and do “Echoes” once a month. I’m aiming for the first and we’ll see how it goes. “Unhindered” is also still

[S]_09.15.2008_

2008-09-15T09:53:00.001-07:00

I was cleaning out some old files and found this old song I wrote back in early 2008.. This is probably one of the best signs that I needed that break Enjoy!"First off I'd like to start off with a song if I may:(Strumming Guitar)Oh, you say that my people are taking all your jobs,and us even being here is against the law.You say you can do better, then I ask you please commit,try our jobs at

Religion and Feminism

2008-09-14T07:32:00.000-07:00

Let me draw your attention to this: Buffy the Vampire Slayer slaying church attendance among women. Initially, it made me laugh. But I thought and realized that if it is true, I would consider it to be a step in the right direction. Dr Aune says the church must adapt to the needs of modern women if it is to stop them leaving in their droves.She believes many women have been put off going to

[TBF]_Obesity_09.12.2008_

2008-09-12T09:10:00.000-07:00

The Future is Now!(What do you think? Too over the top?)Fast is the new “Normal”. We are always in a rush because apparently we all have somewhere to be at some point. I don’t know where.. but it’s somewhere! But one thing I’ve learned about being fast and living in the “go-go-go” world of today, is that all the decisions we make now a days are pretty much knee jerk reactions, I mean seriously,

[S]_09.11.2008_

2008-09-11T13:12:00.000-07:00

The calm before the storm... Are you ready?

[S]_09.06.2008_

2008-09-06T12:49:00.000-07:00

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[S]_08.31.2008_

2008-08-31T23:03:00.000-07:00

Wer mit Ungeheuern kämpft, mag zusehn, dass er nicht dabei zum Ungeheuer wird. Und wenn du lange in einen Abgrund blickst, blickt der Abgrund auch in dich hinein.Translation: He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you.

[S]_08.22.2008_

2008-08-22T23:36:00.000-07:00

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[S]_08.14.2008_

2008-08-14T10:30:00.000-07:00

Angel, TBF Part Ways...On August 14, 2008, The Brian Factor and Angel have mutually agreed to part ways. We wish Angel all the best in her future endeavors and we here at The Brian Factor will continue to promote "Angel Kisses" and always leave the door open for her should she choose to return.Thank You Angel.

_08.08.08_

2008-08-08T14:22:00.000-07:00

"En todos los tiempos y en todos los días, nunca ha habido tan se calma un momento como esto. Dónde nosotros vamos de aquí está más allá de nosotros pero pronto, algún día pronto.. Descubriremos algo más a nosotros todo."

And yet... I'm still not surprised...

2008-08-07T13:03:00.000-07:00

See more Paris Hilton videos at Funny or Die

All Hope is Gone

2008-08-06T09:06:00.000-07:00

PsychosocialI did my time, and I want outso abusive, fateIt doesn't cut,The soul is not so vibrantThe reckoning, the sickeningBack at you, subversionPseudo-sacred psycho virginGo drill your deserts,Go dig your gravesThen fill your mouthWith all the money you will saveSinking in, getting smaller againundone, it has begunI'm not the only oneAnd the reign will kill us all,Throw ourselves against the

_08.04.2008_

2008-08-04T16:22:00.000-07:00

So… Where do we begin? Well. Mistakes where made, ideas were tried and failed and just when you think the world is ready for you, you realize that you were not ready for the world. But. Things aren’t the same anymore, sure it gets said all the time but

_Soundboard_[06.16.2008]_

2008-06-16T11:26:00.000-07:00

For the last couple of weeks, new ideas have been popping in my head and even though it's still in the works I though it was time to share something.So here it is.. a sample of what is playing around in my head... God help us all!"Le Baiser de l'Esprit"Ce qui pourrait je dites à vousCombien pourrait je donnez-vousDans ce baiser je vous donnerai toutDans ce baiser je le prendrai tout loinLibérez

_Soundboard_ [06.04.2008]_

2008-06-04T21:50:00.000-07:00

No New Name... But A New ProjectSometimes when you start a project, it grows into something that means a lot to you, you become picky about what gets associated with said project. A bad idea could ruin it and you'll often times abandon new ideas because they don't appear to fit whatever parameters you set for yourself. So imagine my surprise when as soon as I let "A Beautiful Tragedy" go and all

_Soundboard_[06.02.2008]_

2008-06-02T15:49:00.000-07:00

A.B.T. R.I.P.I was hoping to avoid this but sometimes you gotta know when the right thing to do is the thing you know sucks more than anything. As of today... A Beautiful Tragedy is dead.(Hey this sounds like a great title for a song!)It turns out there's another "A Beautiful Tragedy" out in the world and they got lawyers and cheesy hipster "I'm badass cause no one has heard of me but the minute

_Soundboard_ [05.25.2008]_

2008-05-25T14:36:00.000-07:00

I'm getting stronger, I'm getting happier, I'm getting more from the little things around me.For those who doubt what I have left all I say is this:There is always something left within me and in time you will see what I have to share....

_Soundboard_[05.20.2008]

2008-05-20T16:07:00.000-07:00

Who missed me?Anyway I'm still sorting things out, but I am making major breakthroughs and I know once I stop seeing that freaky 6ft. rabbit around me 24/7 then I should be writing again.. Though the thumb sucking? That might stay...Anyway this is not about me, It's about our dear miss Angel. Angel has started her own page devoted to showcasing all of her works (Poetry, Novels, Commentaries, etc.

_TBF_ [03.28.2008]_

2008-03-28T11:08:00.000-07:00

This will serve as many things: Admission, Reflection, Loss and Gain, But above all this will be what I’ve always given.. Truth. If you spend your life looking at the bad side of life eventually that’s all you ever see. Hope become hopelessness and you spend your days trying to debate why have life if this is all we have to look forward to. You

_TKO_ Afterthought

2008-03-12T22:48:00.000-07:00

It’s been a while since I had the chance to write my column, I recently had a death in the family which led to various unfortunate events. Well first this is only a short revisit to my previous columns, I still don’t have a clear mind to sit down and write new columns. With that being said, I want to first clarify that the past columns you have been reading were all “pre-written” by me back in

_Soundboard_ [03.12.2008]_

2008-03-12T22:33:00.000-07:00

_TBF_system status: negAttempt _TBF_ system restart.. YChecking....Limited function currently available _TBF_ page: NegGraphic_sys: NegMail_sys: PosLaunch _TBF_ V.2.0 Y/N?Password required: *******Allotted time required for sys_restart:Week(s): 0Day(s): 2Hour(s): 2Minute(s):25Initiating Countdown.."Sic Vis Pacem Para Bellum."

Technical Difficulties

2008-01-31T14:17:00.000-08:00

My laptop screen is dead. Also, it seems everyone besides me on TBF is sick. So until I hear otherwise, there will be no updates. TBF mailing list and Brian's MySpace will probably update the soonest, but there will be no Factor this week.

Unhindered: What's on my mind

2008-01-28T18:38:00.000-08:00

It's been two weeks. And here I am with nothing much on my mind- except for the bladed pendulum lowering millimeter by millimeter toward my chest (i.e. the big "what I'm going to do with my life" decision).Honestly, I haven't been coping with it all that well. I try to avoid thinking about it. That whole ostrich-head-in-the-sand thing? Me. But despite my avoidance of the issue, my uncertain

TBF: New Year

2008-01-18T08:31:00.000-08:00

Dull BoyBy: MudvayneAll work and no play makes me a dull boy.. All work and no play makes me a dull boy.. All work and no play makes me a dull boy.. All work and no play makes me a dull boy!! Live in a secret Live in a lie Live in a dark hole beneath the black sky Live like a martyr and draw my last breath Feel like an old man with a knife in my chest Live like a transient Live like a thief

TKO: 1/17/08

2008-01-17T18:07:00.000-08:00

Money, money, money! Why is it that when things seem to be going great financially in a relationship everything else seems to fall into place, but the second that money is tight, the relationships does a 180 turn and the fights and arguments begin. You begin to fight about everything, like which bills are more important than others, and of course the man always wants to pay the cable bill before

Brian's Song: Bloodtrocuted

2008-01-16T09:48:00.000-08:00

New year, new font, new outlook, What more could you want???For as long as I can recall a word often times used to describe my personality is "animated". At first I looked at the person saying thinking: "WTF?" But I can see now what they mean. Even Marie would tell you that I'm good for a laugh, even long time super friend of TBF, Harlean Carpenter gave her two cents about me and said she could

Old News is all I've got

2008-01-14T13:02:00.000-08:00

Yeah, we got work to do. That's why I'm sitting (in a chair *grumble*) and typing this on Curtis' strange ergonomic keyboard. And Curtis is torturing me by making me sit up straight and having both feet dangling instead of having one foot comfortably tucked up under my other thigh.Seriously, I can't work like this.And you know why I'm sitting upright in a swivel chair? My laptop's wireless card

Soundboard - 1/14/07

2008-01-14T12:59:00.000-08:00

So we're finally up and running, Not long after this Soundboard, Marie should be posting her first "Unhindered" of the new year.So with the new year we've made some small changes mostly the font and new Headline design, you know.. small shit.But along with this year I believe in stepping up our game, I believe we should definitely push the envelope a little more, not because we thrive on shock

Soundboard- 01/08/08

2008-01-07T21:06:00.000-08:00

We were set for this week but actually I've just been informed that we're having technical difficulties due to the recent storms here in California. We're working night and day to remedy the situation but at the moment it'll looks like we're down this week. We apologize for any inconvenience and will update you upon any changes. - The Brian Factor

Soundboard - 01/06/08

2008-01-07T15:47:00.000-08:00

... We're back!Staring with this Soundboard we are back from vacation and are up and running. Hope you're ready to have some fun.

Echoes Of The Factor - 12/14/07

2007-12-14T19:31:00.000-08:00

We're doing something a little different this week, There weren't a lot of submissions for this week but in the time between last Friday and now I spoke with a few people and they all said the same exact thing to me, which ended up being the first ever unanimous comment I've ever received:I left them speechless... It's funny what happens when you come face to face with truth, no matter who you

Brian's Song: Stinkfist

2007-12-12T18:44:00.000-08:00

Well here we are, the end of 2007, I can't stop thinking about all the fun we've had and can't wait for all the fun we're gonna have when we return in January. So how do we do this this week? Slayer? Prodigy? Paul Van Dyk? Cannibal Corpse? Actually as I look back on why I started doing Brian's Song, I remember the very first song I spotlighted: Tool's "Parabola". Man all those videos we've shown

Soundboard - 12/07/07

2007-12-07T18:44:00.000-08:00

"Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh the thinks you can think up if only you try!" -Dr. Seuss ...Crazy is easy. To be sane? Now that's hard.-Brian Rodriguez

The Brian Factor - 12/07/07

2007-12-07T18:30:00.000-08:00

The end of the year.. for many of us we see the end of the year as an end to all the shit that we had to deal with for the past 12 months. Many of us see New Year's as the beginning of something new, to finally start over with a fresh start, a clean slate... I admit that I tend to follow suit and see New years as a fresh start, God knows the setbacks and random shit I've faced this year and my

TKO: "Enough is Enough or For Ever and Ever"

2007-12-06T21:45:00.000-08:00

"Enough is Enough or For Ever and Ever" I have been doing a lot of thinking lately, and I was wondering how much do you put up with in a relationship, until you say enough is enough. How much can a person take and endure before you can justify the relationship coming to an end? I know it’s a big difference when you are in a relationship than when you are in a legal binding marriage. I am a

Brian's Song: The Outsider

2007-12-05T15:51:00.000-08:00

So to finish up 2007 I wanted to pick something really special and I admit that I had a hard time trying to pick a video. Usually when we pick a video, we really aim for the music and on occasion the videos are their perfect counterpart and sometimes a video overshadows a song and you forget why you're watching that video in the first place.So the question this week: Do I aim for a video that

Soundboard - 12/04/07

2007-12-04T06:57:00.001-08:00

Due to circumstances beyond our control there will not be a new "Sexucation" this week. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Unhindered: Education

2007-12-03T08:35:00.000-08:00

During a conversation, Curtis and I agreed that about every federal and state system has it's problems. The judicial system is corrupt, the corrections system is broken, the healthcare system is FUBAR, etc. But, to me, the education system is the easiest to modify because public schools have to deal with their clients and their clients' families. Plus, the people who work for the system (

Soundboard - 11/26/07

2007-11-26T09:32:00.000-08:00

"Brian Rodriguez's A Series of Unfortunate Events"Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. What I have to say today is not a reflection on anyone specific or on any actions as of late. As you are aware this season has had it fair share of drama and setbacks and pregnancy scares and hostage situations and etc. But I'm here today to tell you all that we're finally on a steady road of professionalism

Echoes Of The Factor - 11/16/07

2007-11-16T08:58:00.000-08:00

UNHINDEREDComment Submitted By Cerebral Cortex Re: "Unhindered: Comedians": One of the things I've wondered is why there seem to be so many more good male comedians than female ones. Off the top of my head, I can name several male comedians I like -- George Carlin, Dane Cook, Kevin James, Nick Swardson, etc. -- but I can't really think of any female ones. Response From Marie:There are very few

Brian's Song - Empty Walls

2007-11-14T14:06:00.000-08:00

The Brian Factor....Serj Tankian... You knew this would happen eventually.The time is here. The time is now. Enough said.So here you go kids, Serj Tankian for this week's Brian's Song: "Empty Walls"Finally, the circle is complete..oh wait what's this.. super secret bonus video... WOW!!!:I found this some time ago and think about this: Trent Reznor, Peter Murphy and TV on The Radio... A once in a

Unhindered: Comedians

2007-11-11T17:51:00.000-08:00

Let's lighten things up today and talk about a unique group of people who challenge the status quo, culture, biases, and hegemony.Don't be scared off! I'm talking about comedians!You've probably already noticed that stand-up comics have the unique role of making us think and laugh. The really good comedians don't stand up on stage and say "poop poop poop" to make us laugh- they point out

Soundboard - 11/10/07

2007-11-11T17:49:00.000-08:00

Personal emergencies, technical difficulties, professional troubles... Thank God that shit is behind us. So from here on out, we are back to work... for another week. Hey we got to take time off for Thanksgiving too, you know.So since we're going to take the last two weeks of November off, I thought I'd tell you all about some upcoming events:WOMEN'S MUD WRESTLINGCANADA AND THEIR WEED MARKETTHE S

Sexucation: Sex vs. Sleep

2007-11-08T21:01:00.000-08:00

[Note from Brian: Temptress had major technical issues this week and wasn't able to send in her article until now, don't worry everything is fixed and we should finally be running as we should be. Hope you enjoy!!]Sexucation: Sex vs. SleepGreetings, Lady Temptress at your service! I've recently been hit with a dilemma; Sex vs. Sleep. SEX is well needed but SLEEP is very much needed. So what do

TBF: 11/8/07

2007-11-08T20:58:00.000-08:00

Hey there, This week I'm finally back after some personal setbacks, I'd normally be giving a teaser opening to give you guys an idea of what to expect this week but it's a different week and it's a different vibe all around but I do have something I want to share...Weak and PowerlessBy: A Perfect CircleTilling my own grave to keep me level... Jam another dragon down the hole... Digging to the

TKO - 11/08/07

2007-11-08T07:34:00.000-08:00

Do you remember the time: Why is it that at the beginning of a relationship everything is so great? Both persons want to be around each other all the time; the man compliments his woman constantly, and may bring her flowers to woo her off her feet, take her out to dinner, movies et, then after a while or when the relationship gets serious all those things start to fade away. I hear this from my

Brian's Song - Du Hast

2007-11-07T14:43:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone had a great Halloween, I made out like a bandit, granted I attacked most of the children for their candy...but you see.. well... they don't need that much sugar in their system anyway.. But I should apologize to Marie for stealing her candy (and tackling her for it), in my defense I should note that she didn't need that much sugar in her system either, anyway... I'm Sorry.. To help

Echoes of The Factor - 11/02/07

2007-11-02T10:05:00.000-07:00

Comment Submitted by Curtis Re: "T.K.O- Trust": The problem with being human is that we're all so damn fallible. We mess up all the time, we're imperfect and self-centered, and yet we find it hard to forgive those qualities in others. I doubt there are many people who intend to betray their spouses, just as few murderers plan it out ahead of time. Crimes of passion, indeed.And then there's the

Brian's Song - Halloween Edition

2007-10-31T17:11:00.000-07:00

Welcome Boils and Ghouls to Brian's Spooktactular Horrific Halloween Brian's Song.... Boo Bitch!!!This is my Holiday, most people claim Christmas, Thanksgiving or Valentine's Day, oh no not me, this is my time baby!!! I haven't been this excited since Sears had that sale on button up shirts. (Granted I already own 20 but Marie would agree with me when I say "Damn it, I look good in them"...that

Soundboard - 10/29/07

2007-10-29T18:29:00.000-07:00

WE'RE CHANGING NAMES!!!So after our first week debuts, we did pretty well, so now naturally a couple of changes have to occur."Mariedom" is dead.. after more than enough criticism about the name, I've more or less have had it. Well that and I found out that it almost sounds like "Martyrdom" and I don't feel like sacrificing Marie. So R.I.P. "Mariedom" and let us welcome "Marie: Unhindered" or "

Unhindered: Living in a Litigious Society

2007-10-29T07:44:00.000-07:00

Living in a Litigious SocietyFor those who may be unclear, “litigious” refers to the word “litigation” which is essentially a lawsuit. So when I say that our society is litigious I mean that the plastic lids that go on Styrofoam coffee cups have the legend: "Warning! Contents may be hot!", stores have those bright yellow "CAUTION Wet Floor/CUIDADO Piso Mojado" signs, plastic containers have

TBF: Rewind: Game on

2007-10-25T22:04:00.000-07:00

Due to circumstances beyond my control, There will be no new "The Brian Factor" this Friday.We will post up a "TBF: Rewind" this Friday instead, I apologize for any and all inconvenience.-Brian RodriguezHey everybody, Marie here. I was charged yesterday with the task of selecting a previous Factor column to rerun today. My choice is the article from May 4: Game On.The column can be found here (

Soundboard - 10/25/07

2007-10-25T12:08:00.000-07:00

T.K.O- Trust

2007-10-24T21:47:00.001-07:00

Trust and betrayal, two very powerful words, and when used together they do not acquire a positive outcome but rather a bitter, hurtful handful rage of emotions.Isn't it funny how our thoughts work (the way we think)? Not only do our thoughts affect how we feel but also dictate what mood we are in. Our thoughts become an overwhelming physical energy that we allow ourselves to create whether for

Brian's Song - Butterfly Caught

2007-10-23T22:25:00.000-07:00

Week #3... Say it with me Marie: WHOO!!I really like this new format. It's looking good, it sounds good, overall you can't complain. It's a definite improvement over last year.So I started things off with some head banging rock, followed it up with Aphex Twin, now I think we should go a different route. This band is a personal favorite here at TBF. We love em, we live em and for some of us,

Echoes of the Factor - 10/19/07

2007-10-19T12:59:00.000-07:00

Comment Submitted By The Cerebral Cortex Re: Mariedom: Intro: (Chorus of voices): "Hi Marie!"First off, you're right. "Marie-dom" is a terrible name. Why not call it something like "Unhindered" instead? Or even "Action Without Restraint." Those are just taken from the dictionary definition of "freedom."And you're right. You'd be much more likely to don the blood red corset and fishnet stockings

Brian's Song - Come to Daddy

2007-10-17T10:19:00.000-07:00

Here we go. Week two into the new season, and how can I top Lemmy? Seriously? I mean I grew up in a household where rock is law and thus Lemmy is God. Oh wait never mind, I figured it out. So here we go...In the past, anytime I wrote up a song to be spotlighted, I'd usually go for songs that had great lyrical depth. Songs that would normally fit well on a writing blog: Something Poetic or a

Soundboard - 10/16/07

2007-10-16T16:57:00.000-07:00

Great to see we still have fans! Last week went absolutely perfect. I couldn't have imagined anything better... (Well, there was my original idea of opening up our week with female mud wrestling, but naturally there were legal and financial difficulties. Plus Marie refused to referee the match. I don't know why she wouldn't do it.) Anyway, so this Friday is the Season Premiere of "Echoes" with

TBF- Technology (The Season Premiere)

2007-10-11T23:22:00.000-07:00

Since the beginning of time, man has created tools for survival and to control his environment. As the years millenia passed, our achievements grew from the natural wonders of our world (i.e. fire and the manipulation of rivers and crops to a new world: a digital world.In our creating we were able to build many bridges and give old ideas a new sanctuary. But do the products of our minds really

'T.K.O./Love: (The emotional roller coaster)' - 10/10/07

2007-10-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

TBF Presents: ''T.K.O./Love: (The emotional roller coaster)'' - 10/10/07High Expectations We all have expectations. However, unrealistic expectations will end up being direct paths to disappointment and unhappiness in your marriage or relationship. These include having false expectations, believing in the myths about marriage, thinking that someone else can make you happy, trying to read one

Soundboard - 10/10/07

2007-10-10T22:39:00.000-07:00

Three days into our new schedule, I still can't believe that we've developed so much. I know that we're still in the middle of launching everything but I definitely wanted to thank everyone for your support and I want to especially thank Marie, Lady Temptress, Angel and H.C. for all the great work you've done and all the greatness I know you still have to show both me and everyone.We still have

Brian's Song - "Shake Your Blood"

2007-10-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

Well, after some well deserved time off, we're back for another season of kick-ass tunes and this time around we're playing a whole new game. We're utilizing our ability to play videos so that way we can not only allow you to think but now you can bang your head as well.So the grand debate was how do I start this season off? I mean I knew I wanted something to really get people moving but with a

Lady Temptress: Sexucation

2007-10-09T11:47:00.000-07:00

Salutations, Lady Temptress here to serve you,... oh I mean at your service! All this sex talk might require you to have a towel, lotion (or not) and a locked door! No, I'm, just kidding... or am I? You will never know with me! Now lets get started, or as I like to say "Time to get down and dirty"! Oooh la la la! Sex! Where should I begin? Normally I start at the south pole and work my way up

Intro to 'Mariedom'

2007-10-07T22:08:00.000-07:00

Okay, so first off, I didn’t come up with that column title “Marie-dom.” I guess it’s supposed to be a pun of “freedom,” but I don’t think it works that well; it gives me a mental picture of myself dressed in black leather and wielding a cat o’ nine. (And while that image may excite some people, I am totally not like that.) But because I have a long history of being bad at naming things (my

Soundboard - 10/03/07 (part 2)

2007-10-03T15:24:00.000-07:00

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Soundboard - 10/03/07

2007-10-03T15:22:00.000-07:00

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Editor's Note

2007-10-01T11:05:00.000-07:00

Hi. I'm working on archiving all the entries on this blog. While I'm doing that, I also may be editing previous entries that I come across that still have misspellings, so old articles may pop up as "new" ones on RSS feeds. Reread some of the classics if you want, or just ignore them.See you all in about a week!~Marie

Soundboard - 09/29/07

2007-09-30T10:31:00.000-07:00

"A Quiet Night At Last"So who knew maintaining two separate lives was a bitch??So after working day and night for the past month, I'm finally enjoying a little down time and living the night all to myself...woo!!![Marie: For a second there, I thought you wrote "wool!!"]The house is all mine this weekend and I'm just kicking back and enjoying every minute of it... and now I'm bored.So to help cope

State of the Factor Address

2007-09-25T14:25:00.000-07:00

Bi-Annual State of the Factor AddressGood Day to you all,I'd like to welcome you all to the bi-annual... (Ha ha ha! 'Bi') State of the Factor Address, Okay first off:We pissed a lot of people off this past year and we're expecting to piss off a whole lot more. Here is a list of some of the people/organizations that we expect to piss off this year.... (Breathing Deeply)- White People- Black People

NIN-The Great Destroyer

2007-09-19T09:43:00.000-07:00

In This Twilight

2007-09-06T14:30:00.000-07:00

Soundboard - 09/05/07

2007-09-05T08:49:00.000-07:00

As I've mentioned a week ago, I've hired two new writers to join TBF: Lady Temptress and Angel. The final schedule is being finished and more details will be coming in the later weeks. In the meantime I've asked the ladies to provide a summary of what we can expect from them this season... So ladies take it away.First up, here's Angel..T.K.O.Love: [The emotional roller coaster]TBF Premiere: 10/11

Soundboard - 09/04/07

2007-09-04T09:40:00.001-07:00

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Important Announcement

2007-08-28T15:56:00.000-07:00

------------ From The Desk of Brian Rodriguez------------ I've hired Lady Temptress to join The Brian Factor.Welcome... 01010101010011100010101010101011 -101207- 101011100011010101010011010100000000

Soundboard - 08/28/07

2007-08-28T00:59:00.000-07:00

I hate being sick... thank God for my survival kit...

Explaining what's worth explaining

2007-08-26T12:05:00.000-07:00

------------ From The Desk of Brian Rodriguez>------------ As I'm waiting for my tea to finish boiling I'd thought I'd take this time to follow up on my promise of explaining certain changes we're making to TBF. Now I shall explain everything that's worth... explaining...TBF Site:So I've finally gotten around to start putting up videos and pictures and as such certain "Soundboards" will now have

Soundboard - 08/25/07

2007-08-25T22:36:00.000-07:00

"Art is Resistence"- Trent Reznor"I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually." - James Baldwin"A losing battle is a battle being fought nonetheless." - Gen. Teofisto Gaurano

Soundboard Part 2- 08/24/07

2007-08-24T17:10:00.000-07:00

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Soundboard - 08/24/07

2007-08-23T11:14:00.001-07:00

Soundboard - 08/23/07

2007-08-22T20:53:00.000-07:00

....A quiet day at the office.

Soundboard - 08/21/07

2007-08-21T15:15:00.000-07:00

"Prefiero morir de pie que vivir siempre arrodillado!"(Better to die on your feet than live on your knees.}- Emiliano Zapata"Diplomacy might be boring, but it's a hell of a lot cheaper than war." - Clint Borgen, President of The Borgen Project.011000101001010101010- 101207 -1010101010011010010101011