Monthly Archives: September 2006

Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro

Posted on September 26, 2006 by Michael VanPutten

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. … Continue reading →

Posted in General posts | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

New Weird Al “White and Nerdy” video

Posted on September 25, 2006 by Michael VanPutten

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in General posts | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Drawing Restraint 9

Posted on September 23, 2006 by Michael VanPutten

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in General posts | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Avast me hardy, September 19th is talk like a pirate day

Posted on September 17, 2006 by Michael VanPutten

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in General posts | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Welcome

Posted on September 16, 2006 by Michael VanPutten

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in General posts | Tagged , , | Leave a comment