Links
Microsoft Bing is actually good, and in some very important ways, better than Google. Yes, I'm going to Silicon Valley Hell* for saying that. Link to David Pogue vid about Bing. I don't need to link to Bing itself because you're not an idiot, but give it a try.
*SVH is a place in Kansas without internet connectivity or cell service. This is, in fact, most of Kansas.
Next up - how can MS make such a great search engine, yet terrible OS, web email, etc.?
The Spine a FANTASTIC looking new short film. Link to trailer/making-of. Can't wait for actual release. (and yes, that's a waltz in the background)
Mutton Busting: children riding terrified sheep.
Morally objectionable to be sure, but I still think it's kinda hilarious.
Bruce Sterling closing talk for the Reboot Fest. Starts off slow, but if you've got the time, it's great:
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small mention - vid has no volume adjustment.
Stormtrooper 365 - Strange pictures involving Stormtroopers. Far more entertaining than it should be. Example:
WSJ askes Are they still doing the Lindy Hop? Hell yes we are. Nothing makes me prouder to be American than our heritage of inventing Jazz music and Jazz dancing (Lindy Hop).
Incidentally, LH has been around since the late 1930's. WSJ continually references LH as "about 100 years old" - round up much?
So You Think You Can Dance - To The White Stripes?!
Accurately described as "sort of like Les Mis meets Rhythm Nation."
Sadly, it's an edit of the song, so the guitar solo is removed. I trust you all to listen to the original version, which IMHO is the best (guitar-based) rock song of at least the past 10 years. Jack White is our R&R savior; now if he'd only start recording with Meg (White Stripes) again - his other bands just don't work as well.
group 12r @ Yahoo! Video
The Not-So-Hidden Politics of Class Online - Interesting read if you've got the time. I think this originally came from Anthony - thanks.
Oakland Travel Video by Killing My Lobster - I hella love Oakland!
Except for the 'ghostriding', I can confirm everything in here. Fellow Oaklandish - have you seen this before?
New Hope Sandoval record out soon - you'd know her better as Mazzy Star, who recorded my favorite waltz - Fade Into You.
Here is a direct download track from the new Hope record out in September - and it's a waltz!
Mazzy Star are also prepping a new release, but it's been like a decade, so I'm not holding my breath.
Ok, that's enough for now. Off to climbing!
*SVH is a place in Kansas without internet connectivity or cell service. This is, in fact, most of Kansas.
Next up - how can MS make such a great search engine, yet terrible OS, web email, etc.?
The Spine a FANTASTIC looking new short film. Link to trailer/making-of. Can't wait for actual release. (and yes, that's a waltz in the background)
Mutton Busting: children riding terrified sheep.
Click to viewMorally objectionable to be sure, but I still think it's kinda hilarious.
Bruce Sterling closing talk for the Reboot Fest. Starts off slow, but if you've got the time, it's great:
"
small mention - vid has no volume adjustment.
Stormtrooper 365 - Strange pictures involving Stormtroopers. Far more entertaining than it should be. Example:
WSJ askes Are they still doing the Lindy Hop? Hell yes we are. Nothing makes me prouder to be American than our heritage of inventing Jazz music and Jazz dancing (Lindy Hop).
Incidentally, LH has been around since the late 1930's. WSJ continually references LH as "about 100 years old" - round up much?
So You Think You Can Dance - To The White Stripes?!
Accurately described as "sort of like Les Mis meets Rhythm Nation."
Sadly, it's an edit of the song, so the guitar solo is removed. I trust you all to listen to the original version, which IMHO is the best (guitar-based) rock song of at least the past 10 years. Jack White is our R&R savior; now if he'd only start recording with Meg (White Stripes) again - his other bands just don't work as well.
group 12r @ Yahoo! Video
The Not-So-Hidden Politics of Class Online - Interesting read if you've got the time. I think this originally came from Anthony - thanks.
Oakland Travel Video by Killing My Lobster - I hella love Oakland!
Except for the 'ghostriding', I can confirm everything in here. Fellow Oaklandish - have you seen this before?
New Hope Sandoval record out soon - you'd know her better as Mazzy Star, who recorded my favorite waltz - Fade Into You.
Here is a direct download track from the new Hope record out in September - and it's a waltz!
Mazzy Star are also prepping a new release, but it's been like a decade, so I'm not holding my breath.
Ok, that's enough for now. Off to climbing!