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gannonc: I always warn people… and I know they touch it as soon...

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:05:24 -0600

I always warn people…

and I know they touch it as soon as my back is turned.

proofmathisbeautiful:

This happens at work allllllllll the time

Eric Cartman feat. Kenny & Kyle - Poker Face (Lady GaGa...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:57:00 -0600

Eric Cartman feat. Kenny & Kyle - Poker Face (Lady GaGa cover)

[conversation via iChat] Me: Maybe that’s why I’m upset about breaking up with...

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:37:59 -0500

[conversation via iChat]

Me: Maybe that’s why I’m upset about breaking up with him—being lonely again.

Jordan: Well, join the club.

Jordan:

I’ve been reading a lot about the Ev N, the latest eco-friendly Honda concept. It dazzles me...

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:28:31 -0500

I’ve been reading a lot about the Ev N, the latest eco-friendly Honda concept. It dazzles me with it’s jovial grin. Apparently this is one of Honda’s many “green-themed” vehicles debuting at the Tokyo auto show. It has a solar panel roof, a scooter that can be snapped in and out of one of the doors, and a “communications system” between the headlights (the black area). I’m intrigued by the “communications system.” Is it programmable? Can I make it scroll words backwards so the person I’m following can read it in their rearview? Too bad this bugger is a concept. More photos. Source: Autoblog

Kate Bush - Suspended in Gaffa Just realized that this was...

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:45:50 -0500

Kate Bush - Suspended in Gaffa

Just realized that this was originally a Kate Bush song. I love Ra Ra Riot even more now.

I’ve formed my own opinion. I think it’s as much...

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:53:00 -0500

I’ve formed my own opinion. I think it’s as much Muse as it is Queen. I like it. New album is out 15 days before my birthday. Love early gifts.

boomshockalocka:

Muse - Unites States of Eurasia/Collateral Damage [MP3]
The Resistance comes out September 14th. Note, this is not the first single. (via PMA)

Working with middle-aged moms...

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:44:00 -0500

Coworker: Merrick, want to see something really cool? It's on my computer. Tech support came in to fix it yesterday and he took my background and made it beautiful! It's so artistic.

Me: Um, Deb, Windows is running in Safe Mode. Restart.

Kids Aflame - Arms Title track off of Arms’ first LP....

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:17:00 -0500

Kids Aflame - Arms

Title track off of Arms’ first LP. Pulled this little gem out of hiding. Another great summer ditty.

Antony & The Johnsons & Metropole Orkest - Crazy in Love

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:48:29 -0500

Antony & The Johnsons & Metropole Orkest - Crazy in Love

Me: Sidenote: it's the perfect Ani DiFranco weather.

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 13:24:48 -0500

Me: Sidenote: it's the perfect Ani DiFranco weather.

Him: Cold, confused, and slightly depressing?

Me: Absolutely. Spot on.

Video

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:25:54 -0500

Great summer tune. Generic bummer album. The album took a few...

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:39:00 -0500

Great summer tune. ~~Generic bummer album.~~ The album took a few listens, but it’s also fantastic. I highly recommend it.

Bombay Bicycle Club-Always Like This

What’s with Simian Mobile Disco videos that feature gooey...

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:20:53 -0500

What’s with Simian Mobile Disco videos that feature gooey foods/liquids?

Old Tori > 2k9 Tori

Sun, 10 May 2009 23:10:52 -0500

Old Tori > 2k9 Tori

addisonborn: I really wanna incorporate this photo into my life...

Sat, 09 May 2009 22:57:09 -0500

addisonborn:

I really wanna incorporate this photo into my life somehow… so much.

Stumbled upon this Kate Bush gem tonight… I realize that...

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:40:46 -0500

Stumbled upon this Kate Bush gem tonight… I realize that it’s not Christmas, but I couldn’t resist. Looks like the “Weekly Bush” is back!

"I find it interesting that it was back in the 1970s that the swine flu broke out then under another..."

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:42:31 -0500

“I find it interesting that it was back in the 1970s that the swine flu broke out then under another Democrat president Jimmy Carter. And I’m not blaming this on President Obama, I just think it’s an interesting coincidence.”

- Michele Bachmann (R-Minn) aka a genius. (via mikesea)

Fiona Apple-Why Try To Change Me Now? (Cy Coleman cover) via...

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:17:48 -0500

Fiona Apple-Why Try To Change Me Now? (Cy Coleman cover)

via Stereogum

bauldoff: The Sliding House by de Rijke Marsh Morgan of London...

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:46:10 -0500

bauldoff:

The Sliding House by de Rijke Marsh Morgan of London has a rustic, barn-like facade that slides along recessed tracks. Lighting, atmosphere, cooling and insulation can all be manipulated by shifting the position of the exterior shell by remote control.

From the PDF brief: The tracks can be extended in the future should the client wish to build a swimming pool, which may need occasional shelter. (via Bahraini Diva)

...with liberty and justice (and internetz) for all.

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:26:00 -0500

The idea of a free nationwide wifi network seems like a pipe dream, but with more and more cities installing wifi networks, the future may not be all that distant. As Peter Fleck, a web consultant, discussed in my New Media Culture lecture, USI Wireless has been contracted to create a Minneapolis city-wide wifi network that will provide residents with affordable Internet service. Part of the motivation behind this project is to help decrease the digital divide.

Personally, I feel that Comcast and other like service providers are largely to blame for the current Internet digital divide. Basic high speed Internet service is somewhere around $40.00/month. Since there isn’t much competition, Comcast is justified in pricing their services as such. This is a relatively high price tag for those in lower income brackets. Since the Internet plays such an important role in the daily lives of most Americans, it is imperative that everyone is given an equal opportunity to get online. Minneapolis-wide USI wifi is a giant step in the right direction. While Fleck pointed out that the system is still a bit glitchy, now is the time to start working out the kinks.

In December, NPR reported on the FCC and Internet policy. “Ben Scott, the policy director for…the nonprofit Free Press, says Americans are currently paying more for less. Because of that, the U.S. has fallen out of the top 10 countries in the world when it comes to the percentage of households using broadband, Scott says. Just over half of American homes have it, which puts the U.S. behind Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, Sweden, Korea, Finland, Luxembourg, Canada, the United Kingdom, Belgium, France and Germany.” The article goes on to say that Comcast denies that our country lacks Internet service provider competition and. Hmmm…

Scott also goes on to say that in order to close the digital divide, the government needs to look back to the 1950s at the evolution of our highway systems. Similar to the initial investment in highway infrastructure, we need to invest in broadband infrastructure in order to continue down the path we’re on without leaving more of the nation behind.

To me, the digital divide is a problem that is often overlooked, but extremely important. With city-wide wifi success stories in the making, I feel that the United States will begin to understand the importance of Internet accessibility. President Obama has made statements that he will attempt to increase accessibility as well. The next few years are sure to be filled with changes in United States Internet policy.

For more information on Peter Fleck check out PF Hyper. To read the NPR article in it’s entirety, click here.