Archive for September, 2006
MojoPac makes the PC portable using external storage devices
Engadget is featuring an article titled “Take your PC anywhere with RingCube’s MojoPac software“. Evidently a company by the name of MojoPac has figured out how to copy your OS and Software onto an external storage device (i.e. iPod, USB 1.1 or 2.0 External Drives). You can then attach the drive to any Windows PC […]
Posted: September 26th, 2006 under Hardware, Software.
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37 Signals criticizes buzzwords and makes a good argument for simplicity
Matt Linderman over at 37 Signals wrote a thought provoking article titled “Buzzwords say all the wrong things“. Matt advocates the use of simple speach that is easy for all to understand. He indicates that it has been his experience that for many individuals:
“These buzzwords are often a mask. People who use them are covering […]
Posted: September 26th, 2006 under Communication, Popular Culture.
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Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro
Yesterday my associate Ken Shaeffer and I were discussing the joys of bass and electric guitar. Somehow our conversation went off on a tangent about Hawaii and the Ukulele. Ken told me about a talented young musician named Jake Shimabukuro.
A Google search led me to Jake Shimabukuro’s web site as well as a YouTube video […]
Posted: September 26th, 2006 under Music.
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New Weird Al “White and Nerdy” video
My friend John MacKenzie sent over a link to Weird Al’s new video titled “White and Nerdy”. The video is very funny and cashes in on many cliches and stereotypes about nerd and geek culture. White and Nerdy is the first track of Weird Al’s new album titled “Straight Outta Lynwood“.
Related web sites
The Official “Weird […]
Posted: September 25th, 2006 under Music, Popular Culture.
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Drawing Restraint 9
I received an invitation from a friend to see Matthew Barney’s new film “Drawing Restraing 9″. Barney has become well known in the art and culture community for his Cremaster series. Based on what I have read online it appears that most of Barney’s work revolves around building complex and expensive things and filming visually […]
Posted: September 23rd, 2006 under Art, Movies.
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Avast me hardy, September 19th is talk like a pirate day
September 19th is “International Talk Like a Pirate Day”. Take part in the fun and embrace your inner pirate.
More information about this special day may be found at:
The Original Talk Like a Pirate Day Site
Talk Like A Pirate Day Official British HQ
Wikipedia’s Talk Like a Pirate Day
Dave Barry’s “Arrrrr! Talk like a pirate — or […]
Posted: September 17th, 2006 under Popular Culture.
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Welcome
Welcome to my web site. Over the coming hours, days, months and years I plan to share links to news articles, web sites and topics I find interesting. In addition, I will showcase special projects. I think this is going to be a lot of fun!
Posted: September 16th, 2006 under Uncategorized.
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