Monthly Archives: May 2005

Palm Pictures Sampler

Posted on 5/11/2005 by Ben

Palm Pictures Sampler: Innovative, visionary and often brave, Palm breathes fresh air across the musical landscape. 1. The Rhythm Thief – Sparks 2. Hydrophonic – Naked Funk 3. Linda Manigua – Sidestepper 4. Bhairav – Jolly Mukherjee 5. The Way … Continue reading →

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Weezer’s Favorite Tracks

Posted on 5/11/2005 by Ben

Weezer’s Favorite Tracks: Rivers Cuomo and co. play DJ for you. And when you’re done with this, check out their new album, Make Believe. 1. M.E. – Gary Numan 2. Sympathy For The Devil – The Rolling Stones 3. Subterranean … Continue reading →

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Stop the REAL ID Act

Posted on 5/9/2005 by Ben

The REAL ID Act, which effectively creates a national ID card, goes up for vote tomorrow. It’s attached to the defense appropriations bill so its passage is almost guaranteed, but it’s important to take action nonetheless. Bruce Schneier explains why … Continue reading →

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Let me show you what I mean with this diagram of your brain

Posted on 5/7/2005 by Ben

Time Management for Anarchists is very funny (and useful!)

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Album of the Week

Posted on 5/6/2005 by Ben

The album of the week is the cast album for Monty Python’s Spamalot.

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Microsoft reverses its position on anti-discrimination bill

Posted on 5/6/2005 by Ben

Good job, Microsoft and kudos to Scoble for being a major driving force behind this. I’m proud of Microsoft’s commitment to non-discrimination in our internal policies and benefits, but our policies can’t cover the range of housing, education, financial and … Continue reading →

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Court yanks down FCC’s broadcast flag

Posted on 5/6/2005 by Ben

Woohoo! The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled Friday that the Federal Communications Commission did not have the authority to prohibit the manufacture of computer and video hardware that doesn’t have copy protection technology known as the … Continue reading →

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Rockin’ Mamas

Posted on 5/6/2005 by Ben

Rockin’ Mamas: No doubt these superstars will be celebrating Mother’s Day this Sunday. 1. Kid – The Pretenders 2. Breathe – Faith Hill 3. Mama He’s Crazy – The Judds 4. This One’s For The Girls – Martina McBride 5. … Continue reading →

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Support DMCA Reform – Help Pass HR 1201

Posted on 5/6/2005 by Ben

Congress is considering the Digital Media Consumer’s Rights Act (DMCRA), which would solves some of the problems with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Introduced by U.S. Representative Rick Boucher, the DMCRA requires labels on copy-protected compact discs and restores the … Continue reading →

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Trolley Tracks: A Safety Hazard

Posted on 5/5/2005 by Ben

Boston City Councillor John Tobin video blogs on the unused trolley tracks on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. I always thought that they kept those damn things around for use if/when trolley service returns to Centre Street but Tobin points … Continue reading →

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The Meatrix

Posted on 5/5/2005 by Ben

Wow, how did I not know about The Meatrix? It won a Webby and this is the first I’ve seen it. I’m a bad vegetarian blogger.

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Backpack and Web-only GTD

Posted on 5/3/2005 by Ben

37signals‘s new project planning/personal wiki app Backpack launched today and it’s prompted me to try a little experiment: I’m going switch from my regular productivity apps for one week and use all Web-based apps for my GTD setup. I’ll try … Continue reading →

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Metallica Rules

Posted on 5/3/2005 by Ben

Metallica Rules: 1. Am I Evil? – Metallica 2. Hit The Lights – Metallica 3. Master Of Puppets – Metallica 4. 2 X 4 – Metallica 5. For Whom The Bell Tolls – Metallica 6. Enter Sandman – Metallica 7. … Continue reading →

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Moby’s Master Mix

Posted on 5/2/2005 by Ben

Moby’s Master Mix: One of dance music’s most recognizable faces — and biggest crossover stars — cherishes these tracks. 1. (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais – The Clash 2. Atmosphere – Joy Division 3. Utopia – Goldfrapp 4. Mother Of … Continue reading →

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Hitchhiker’s rocks

Posted on 5/1/2005 by Ben

Well, I don’t know what this guy was talking about. The Hitchhiker’s movie is very funny and true to the spirit of the franchise. All the new material is top-notch and I can’t argue with what they chose to cut. … Continue reading →

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