Observation, prognostication and calls to action over the state of our nation. I promise to be biased, opinionated and, hopefully, insightful. Fair warning: I usually only write when my frustration with the status quo has reached near-meltdown proportions.
1 November 2006
I whine a lot about politics. Not only do I read too many blogs and
bring policy up in inappropriate situations, but I whine. I whine
because I can’t figure out why it feels like Americans just don’t get
it. I whine because I worry for our future. I whine because I feel
powerless to do anything. And many [...]
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21 September 2006
I fell in love with [Amici Forever][amici]’s [debut CD][cd]
which I bought (yes, bought) after hearing someone listen to it in the
computer lab I managed for work. It is an amazing, beautiful and
accessible foray into operatic style. Upon learning they had released
a new album, however, the choice was a little more difficult.
[amici]: “Amici Forever – [...]
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12 May 2006
They’re probably not going to like what I have to say about it though. While I
very much enjoy MoveOn.org’s use of the Internet as a tool for
mobilization, they have proven themselves quite daft at technology-based
initiatives.
‘Net Neutrality
The whole idea of Net Neutrality seems like an issue for markets to work out.
With phone, cable and soon power [...]
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21 February 2006
All the hubub seems to have died down from the Sony BMG music scandal. My heroes at the Electronic Frontier Foundation have sued Sony, and now both parties have agreed to a settlement.
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6 February 2006
A few of my friends used the SuperBowl weekend as an excuse to check
out Motown Winterfest in all of the superhype glory. What we found was
amazing. Crowds, traffic and revelers, lots of police, and only one
homeless person. The transformation was incredible, not just in the
beauty of the city but in its attitude.
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