12.29.2003
more books to read: How Howard Dean is the top Dem
Wired 12.01: How the Internet Invented Howard Dean
Also, a great article about the rise of howard dean (sounds like a Terminator sequel).
Now, if I could get wkyc.com to take advantage of these truths. Gangbusters.
Also, a great article about the rise of howard dean (sounds like a Terminator sequel).
Now, if I could get wkyc.com to take advantage of these truths. Gangbusters.
another crummy year-end list / new year resolution
USATODAY.com - Top business books of 2003
For about three years I've resolved to read at least one best-selling business book. In Jan, 2002, it was "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" ... which sounds like manna from heaven, but is actually a fabrication that leaves out important details about becoming your own Donald Trump.
I've been staring at "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" for over 14 months now. It sits next to my dresser ... taunting me. Why the taunts? The book is like learning to play golf. You take part because other people are doing it.
For about three years I've resolved to read at least one best-selling business book. In Jan, 2002, it was "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" ... which sounds like manna from heaven, but is actually a fabrication that leaves out important details about becoming your own Donald Trump.
I've been staring at "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" for over 14 months now. It sits next to my dresser ... taunting me. Why the taunts? The book is like learning to play golf. You take part because other people are doing it.
12.22.2003
A new hound for the holidays
Napster Runs for President in �04
Frank Rich: Napster Runs for President in �04
Could the Plain Dealer ever run such a good opinion piece? Probably, they'll rerun this one in a few days!
Napster good. Metallica bad.
Could the Plain Dealer ever run such a good opinion piece? Probably, they'll rerun this one in a few days!
Napster good. Metallica bad.
Newsweek tries to get in with the Kids with a story about the Daily Show
MSNBC - Who's Next 2004: Red, White & Funny
I like Jon. Love the Daily Show ... but would he please stop pretending as if no one watches?
"We're on Channel 45—in New York! Literally on the remote-control journey you could absorb more news than you would get from our show."
As if being on cable makes you a non-player. Jon, you're up against local news. It's going to be OK.
I like Jon. Love the Daily Show ... but would he please stop pretending as if no one watches?
"We're on Channel 45—in New York! Literally on the remote-control journey you could absorb more news than you would get from our show."
As if being on cable makes you a non-player. Jon, you're up against local news. It's going to be OK.
12.21.2003
the lord of the right wing
www.bushrecall.org
Gollum W. Bush. "Precious. Love you like Texas."
Maybe this will get undecided voters to wonder "Why are people so angry?"
And then, if they do any research, they'll say: "Shit, this happened ... and all in the past 3 years?!?"
And then vote Democrat.
Gollum W. Bush. "Precious. Love you like Texas."
Maybe this will get undecided voters to wonder "Why are people so angry?"
And then, if they do any research, they'll say: "Shit, this happened ... and all in the past 3 years?!?"
And then vote Democrat.
12.19.2003
Howard Dean: A New Social Contract
Dean for America: Keeping the Promise of America
If this is true, I'm in. Dean in 2004.
Please read before you vote for Bush.
"And you have the power to take our country back"
If this is true, I'm in. Dean in 2004.
Please read before you vote for Bush.
"And you have the power to take our country back"
12.16.2003
A trip to Vegas
Some not-yet color corrected shots from Vegas and the Grand Canyon, Dec. 13-15, 2003.
Blue Man Group: Awesome! One of the best concerts I've been to. Was it $100 awesome. No, but a lot of fun!
Grand Canyon West: After a bit of peer pressure (Michele and I were the only ones in our group NOT doing the helicopter ride, we find ourselves hovering 4,000 feet over the gourge that is the Grand Canyon ... and then boating down the Columbia River.
12.08.2003
Miserable Failure
Just like Cannot find Weapons of Mass Destruction, google bombing has struck GW Bush: Type "miserable failure" into google: Miserable Failure, aka George Bush.
'Miserable failure' links to Bush
'Miserable failure' links to Bush
12.05.2003
pop star morons talk about downloading music. hilarity ensues
USATODAY.com - Downloading squeezes the art out of the album
"'The entire game is changing,' says singer Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty. 'I can handle the fact that artists are selling fewer records and making less money, but you can't take away our albums! It's a conscious step toward disposable art. On an album, the artist creates a full work of art with songs that fit together and create a mood. If we become a single-minded nation, where careers depend on hits, you won't hear challenging music that takes risks.' "
Right-o, Bobby T, that's why I download Sigur-Ros, J.B. Lenoir and Basement Jaxx this week. Because none of those musicians took any risks.
If I were Rob Thomas, I would be afraid because now anyone can get music that takes risk. Sure, the huddled masses like the sugary-sweet pop song, but the kids like to take a chance now and then. And taking a chance on downloading a song, whether by stealing it or paying 99 cents, is a lot easier than listening to rock radio push Matchbox 20s shlock down our throats.
OK. Back to work.
"'The entire game is changing,' says singer Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty. 'I can handle the fact that artists are selling fewer records and making less money, but you can't take away our albums! It's a conscious step toward disposable art. On an album, the artist creates a full work of art with songs that fit together and create a mood. If we become a single-minded nation, where careers depend on hits, you won't hear challenging music that takes risks.' "
Right-o, Bobby T, that's why I download Sigur-Ros, J.B. Lenoir and Basement Jaxx this week. Because none of those musicians took any risks.
If I were Rob Thomas, I would be afraid because now anyone can get music that takes risk. Sure, the huddled masses like the sugary-sweet pop song, but the kids like to take a chance now and then. And taking a chance on downloading a song, whether by stealing it or paying 99 cents, is a lot easier than listening to rock radio push Matchbox 20s shlock down our throats.
OK. Back to work.
Jon Favreau is (f)phat
Saw elf Wednesday night with Michele.
wonderful, warm, funny movie.
"I saw a dog today! Have you seen a dog? (dejected)I bet you've probably seen a dog."
Directed by Jon Favreau, who is pulling a Rob Reiner in the weight-gain department, this flick shows that Will Ferrell can get laughs even when he's not overacting.
Michele says that co-star Zooey Deschanel is a cross between Chloë Sevigny and Reese Witherspoon. Ah! So that's why I'm attracted to her. Plus, she can sing.
12.03.2003
Salon.com Books | The real fellowship of the ring
Salon.com Books | The real fellowship of the ring
One night of talking-up Christ leads to The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia.
Wow. That's one hell of a sleep-over conversation. Good read, one of the many reasons I subscribe to salon.com
One night of talking-up Christ leads to The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia.
Wow. That's one hell of a sleep-over conversation. Good read, one of the many reasons I subscribe to salon.com
12.01.2003
Tommy surfs the 'net!
Tommy surfs the 'net!
OK, I thought my Doppler was the coolest cat in Lakewood ... but this kitty is surfing on wkyc.com ... and that's just sweeet.
OK, I thought my Doppler was the coolest cat in Lakewood ... but this kitty is surfing on wkyc.com ... and that's just sweeet.
nytimes: posters for the dems
The Posters
ok, i promise to stop stealing links from fimoculus ... but these are very cool treatments of the different democratic campaigns. yes, you'll need a username/pass to see them
ok, i promise to stop stealing links from fimoculus ... but these are very cool treatments of the different democratic campaigns. yes, you'll need a username/pass to see them
