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LJ Interests meme results

1. barenaked ladies:
   A Canadian band known for their witty music, these guys have lots of fun playing. They've been together for a VERY long time, though most Americans only know of their most recent work. I find that most canadians I know dislike them, largely due to the incessant radio play of their music fueled by Canadian Content laws (see "Broadcast Standards").
2. computing:
   I'm definitely what you would consider a computer geek, although I do have a love for the outdoors that is not as common among us. My affinity for computing involves my ability to conceptualize and understand linear thought and break down complex systems into simpler parts. Computers are amazing tools when one is free to experiment.
3. free speech:
   One of the most basic needs of humankind, the ability to express oneself freely without persecution. This very basic right has come under attack in American society, and I feel it vitally important that free speech is kept intact.
4. industrial:
   Specifically, industrial music, faily wide range of musical styles, generally characterized by darker tones and driving beats. Industrial music is usually at least partly electronically generated, if not completely. Some of my favorite bands in this genre include Cervello Elettronico (Industrial Noise/EBM), Terrorfakt (Industrial Noise), Covenant (Industrial/EBM), Manufactura (Industrial Noise), Assemblage 23, and so many others.
5. lpfm:
   Low Power FM Radio, one of the few remaining avenues for community radio available. With the saturation of the FM band by wealthy commercial radio companies and the impassible financial entry barrier for broadcasting on the FM band, even in rural areas, individuals or organizations wishing to provide local programming are very often forced to transmit without a license, also known as pirate radio. A LPFM license has finally been made available by the FCC, after much lobbying by radio enthusiasts. Unfortunately, entry into this license market seems to disproportionately favor organizations such as churches, rather than general music or talk programming, so many broadcasters continue to operate as pirate stations.
6. okra:
   Okra is my favorite vegetable. My favorite method of preparation is breaded and fried, but pickling is a close second.
7. radio:
   I have an interest in radio (as you might have guessed). I am interested and intrigued by the many uses of the entire radio spectrum, and have an interest in becoming an amateur radio operator. Radio has incredible uses for communication, and I beleive that the airwaves belong to the citizens.
8. strong bad:
   Strong Bad is a character from a group of popular flash comics found on the website homestarrunner.com, and is the epitome of several stereotypes of people, all rolled into one. You really have to watch the cartoons to really understand this one.
9. the grand tetons:
   A name commonly used to refer to the The Teton Range or Grand Teton National Park. I drove through and camped in this park in 2000, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I'd recommend a visit if you've never been. It's a beautiful area.
10. zilker park:
    Zilker Park is a large park in Austin (my home town and current residence), consisting of about 350 acres, and comprises a large part of the area immediately across Town Lake from downtown Austin. Zilker Park houses Barton Springs, the Zilker Hillside Theatre (an outdoor theatre), the Zilker botanical gardens, and a large number of scenic and recreational areas. Zilker Park is host to an incredible number of events, probably the best known being The Austin City Limits Music Festival.

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