Video: Dead Prez at Occupy DC
Took a late lunch and got front and center for the impromptu Dead Prez show at Occupy DC. Words at the Arts Desk blog.
Inside Dallas, Ring of Fire Edition

Every week during the 2011 NFL season, gridiron expert Hatley Vittitow dissects America's Team and its challengers
ARLINGTON--Last week's game against the Philadelphia Eagles was the first time the Dallas Cowboys have lost by more than four points since Jason Garrett took the head coaching reigns. In fact, the last time they lost by more than four points was during Wade Phillips' last game as head coach--a 45-7 drubbing at the hands of the eventual Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers. With the score at 34-7, it could've been worse but Andy Reid called off the dogs; the occasion nonetheless stirred similar feelings across Cowboys nation.
It's time to move forward. The Cowboys' schedule in November and early December is a godsend. They host the uninspiring Seattle Seahawks (2-5) today, and the overachieving Buffalo Bills (5-2) the next week. After that, they travel to Landover, Maryland, to face the backpedaling Washington Redskins (3-4), before coming back home to face the disgraceful Miami Dolphins (0-7) four days later on Thanksgiving. To start off December, they'll face a dreadful Arizona Cardinals (1-6) team that hasn't won a game since opening day. This Cowboys' team has the talent to be great, and still has a chance to create some momentum and catch fire. But if they don't take advantage of this favorable stretch, they'll continue to be proven chokers.
Reviewed: Watch The Throne Tour

Not crazy about the record, crazy about the performance. Jay-Z and Kanye killed their DC pop in. Let's run back some warm memories.
Inside Dallas, Ryan Jostling Edition
PHILADELPHIA--Rob Ryan was the biggest off-season addition to the Dallas Cowboys.
Ryan's ability to get his players in the right spot to create pressure and cause turnovers has paid dividends. His defense is ranked seventh in total yards per game; in 2010, many of these same players combined for 23rd overall. Ryan's defense is allowing six less points than a 2010 squad that ranked 31st.
In all three games that the Cowboys have lost this season, Ryan has put together the best game-plans on the field. In those games, the Cowboys were considered underdogs, but the defense kept them in it until the end. Of course, iconic late mistakes by the offense have spelled doom in each loss. Ryan and his defense have been impressive so far this season, and one would hope that his rugged appearance keeps him from being hired as a head coach in the near future. He definitely has the wherewithal to be a top dog.
Inside Dallas, St. Louis in Texas Edition
ARLINGTON--Tony Romo has taken the most of the blame this season for the Dallas Cowboys' poor play on offense, and who would blame anyone for doing so after the historic collapse against Detroit--I'm still not over that, never will be. Yet the majority of the blame rests on head coach Jason Garrett's shoulders.
Garrett's inability to play-call effectively in the red-zone is the leading reason why the Cowboys are 2-3 instead of 4-1. The Cowboys are 31st in the NFL in converting drives for touchdowns in the red-zone, with only six scores in 18 trips. The only team worse at doing this is on the menu this week, the 0-5 St. Louis Rams.
Inside Dallas, Mt. Brady Edition

FOXBORO--Losing a 24-point third-quarter lead that spiraled into the worst collapse in Dallas Cowboys history--then having to hear about it for two weeks--meant longest bye week ever for Tony Romo.
It's worth stressing that the collapse wasn't completely Romo's fault, with the defense not sacking Matthew Stafford the entire game, or even getting pressure on him at all in the second half. But when you spot the opposing team two interceptions-for-touchdowns in a five-minute span to get them back in the game, the blame must rest firmly on the quarterback's shoulders.
Bombtracks: October 2011
Trendy tracks that are also really good.
In which ATG carefully nourishes a monthly playlist of excellent hip-hop that is presently being touted by the streets bloggers. Flip the bass on that office Dell all the way up.
1. French Montana -- Whatcha Want
2. A.Dd+ -- Insomniac Dreaming
3. Kendrick Lamar -- Hol Up
4. Lushlife featuring Cities Aviv -- She's a Buddhist, I'm a Cubist
5. G-Side featuring Johnny Spanish -- Hot Sex and Cold Wine
6. Jackie Chain featuring Big K.R.I.T., Bun B -- Parked Outside
7. Big K.R.I.T., 2Chainz, 8Ball & MJG -- Money on the Floor
8. Jay Electronica featuring Mobb Deep -- Call of Duty
9. Stalley featuring Freeway -- Jungle
10. The Weeknd -- The Birds Part 1
11. Tal B -- Lost Gemz Freestyle
12. Rick Ross -- I Love My Bitches
13. Mr. Motherfuckin' Exquire featuring Danny Brown, Das Racist, El-P, Despot -- The Last Huzzah (Remix)
14. Freddie Gibbs -- Come Come (Kick Drums Remix)
Inside Dallas, Lions and Grown Men Edition

Every week during the 2011 NFL season, gridiron expert Hatley Vittitow dissects America's Team and its challengers.
ARLINGTON--Tony Romo has grown up.
Five years ago, a kid on the sideline walked around wearing his cap backwards, smiling without a care in the world. Now, a general barks orders to his team. Despite the droning Jaworski hyperbole, Romo has indeed become a coach on the field - directing his teammates where to line up, who to block, and what route to run. He is all business. He's leading by example too; playing through the pain of a cracked rib and punctured lung has inspired Dez Bryant and Felix Jones to tough it out. A year ago, Jones would have spent Monday night nursing his separated shoulder off the field. Instead, he plays through the pain, racking up a career high for single game rushing yards in the process.
This newfound toughness is thanks in part to head coach Jason Garrett. Garrett has set a new way of thinking at Valley Ranch that hasn't been seen in since the Jimmy Johnson era. He makes everyone accountable on the team, and it starts with his stars. Don't expect consummate slackers skating by on their upside to stick around much longer (Martellus Bennett).
Inside Dallas, 'Boys-'Skins Edition

Every week during the 2011 NFL season, gridiron expert Hatley Vittitow dissects America's Team and its challengers.
ARLINGTON--Monday night, it's Cowboys versus indians. It's Southwest versus Northeast. It's a battle between the two wealthiest franchises in football. It's also a fight between two legacy teams that have won a combined two playoff games since the turn of the century.
That doesn't change the fact that this is the best rivalry in the National Football League. Even before the Dallas Cowboys franchise had been established, these teams hated each other. In 1958, Clint Murchison Jr. needed approval from all NFL owners in order to start a franchise in Dallas, but one owner voted against it. It was Washington Redskins owner George Marshall. Murchison ended up buying the rights to the Redskins' fight song, which forced Marshall to approve the expansion team in Dallas if he wanted to keep "Hail to the Redskins" blaring for home games. Since the Dallas franchise was established in 1960, the Cowboys and Redskins have faced off in the regular season 100 times, with the Cowboys leading the series, 60-38-2 record.
Enough about the past. Let's examine the match up.
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