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 ticket to Paris to [...]
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 [...]
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 cameras
The worst part? I don’t know [...]
Computer Upgrade
So I upgraded my computer cpu and ram today…didn’t notice an improvement.
Damn.