02/08/2008
The wonders of the Internet, pt. 8,521.6 (in thoughts on life)
Before I get back to my standard ranting and raving about government, politics, economics, music, and the weather, I wanted to share this enlightening bit of business. On my office computer, I have as a desktop image a gorgeous color picture ... Read More
02/01/2008
Links to my downloadable mixes, streaming radio shows, and whatnot (in music & sound)
I had a weekly one-hour radio show on WFMU, which aired Thursdays all summer (until October) at 7 PM (EST). Shows are archived for time-shifting convenience. Mystifying playlists are posted, as well. I have 2 mixes sitting on a server somepla ... Read More
01/30/2008
"So, what did you guys play?" (in music & sound)
Luckily, Douglas (bless his technical soul) digitally recorded the entire set to a hard drive while we played the second night. Yes, we'll be providing the entire hour set to anyone who asks as an affordable, high-resolution download, but yo ... Read More
01/23/2008
Story about corrupt US officials selling nuke secrets to terrorists gets big play in the UK, zip zilch nada in the US press (in politics)
Johan generously points out the latest revelations in the UK Sunday Times regarding this eyebrow-raising story. Not a peep about it in the US. Draw your own conclusions. "...accusations made by an FBI whistleblower, Sibel Edmonds, who - am ... Read More
01/19/2008
Republican ex-con discusses voter suppression on Jon Stewart (in politics)
It's amazing what people will talk about when they have a book to push. Read More
01/16/2008
Reagan Republican Congressman charged as terrorist (in politics)
Just another good religious Republican, going for the bucks. Who can blame him? Excerpt from today's AP: Mark Deli Siljander, a Michigan Republican when he was in the House, was charged with money laundering, conspiracy and obstructing ju ... Read More
01/15/2008
Borowitz on Bloomberg, Monica on Oprah (in politics)
Andy Borowitz reviews the balance sheet on Michael Bloomberg's upcoming investments . WFMU's DJ Monica gazes into the heavens and discovers Oprah's latest latest branding effort. Thanks to Jon R. for the heads up on Borowitz. Read More
01/14/2008
Hot library smut (in thoughts on life)
This won't appeal to everyone, but if you're the sort of person who salivates in used bookstores (and I'm that person) you may be quite interested in this incredible volume of gorgeous photographs by Candida Hofer. This comes our way courtesy ... Read More
01/10/2008
Let's laugh while we still can (in politics)
Thanks to Drummersome for the tip. Read More
01/09/2008
This won't last. (in music & sound)
Props to Mr. Miser. Read More