Archive for July, 2004
Curiosa Festival
Going to Randall’s Island today for the Curiosa Festival The Cure Muse Interpol Mogwai + couple other bands I haven’t heard of or listen to, but want to check out nonetheless I must admit that I’m quite excited to see Muse. I am a devoted fan of theirs indeed. Last year I almost got a [...]
The Sad Song
The Sad Song, by Fredo Viola Review: Video on a budget, decorated with effects bought by inspiration. Review II: I like it. It was good.
Common People
Ben Folds + William Shatner + Pulp cover “You may not think you need to hear it, but I’m afraid you do.” – Neil Gaiman, referring to the above song
Question Authority
I’m still a little annoyed by all the “security” measures that are being taken everywhere. I realize they are justified, to an extent, but our privacy is slowly melting away. I recently asked how much we should trust the authorities. I can’t answer that question for you, but I can give you a quick fact [...]
The Grind
So I got a job today, well, another job. So I have to quit the job I’m at now (great place to work, nice folks, undemanding work, but the work itself is boring and not-so-techie). I start the new job in a month, so now I have to look for a place to live in [...]
Orwell’s 2004?
So everybody knows that the Democratic National Covention is coming to Boston, but did you know about the increased surveillance? New: 30 cameras near the FleetCenter Infrared devices and night-vision cameras in the harbor Dozens of pieces of surveillance equipment on buildings Existing: 100 MBTA (Boston subway) cameras 900 Port Authority, Highway Department, Big Dig [...]
Computer Upgrade
So I upgraded my computer cpu and ram today…didn’t notice an improvement. Damn.