Monthly Archives: January 2006

Alive In Joburg

Posted on 1/31/2006 by Ben

Alive In Joburg is a really well-done 6 minute sci-fi “documentary” about aliens living in apartheid South Africa. [via Boing Boing]

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Mozart’s 250th Birthday

Posted on 1/31/2006 by Ben

Mozart’s 250th Birthday: Few have written their genius on the public consciousness like Mozart, whose music is as alive today as when first written. 1. Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 – Molto allegro – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart … Continue reading →

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Early Retirement

Posted on 1/31/2006 by Ben

Philip Greenspun has an interesting article on how to enjoy your early retirement. The associated investment advice article is good, too.

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New Pro-ODF CIO for Mass.

Posted on 1/31/2006 by Ben

Good news in the ODF saga: Romney appointed a permanent CIO to replace Peter Quinn and the administration reaffirmed its commitment to the ODF policy.

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Album of the Week

Posted on 1/27/2006 by Ben

The album of the week is Cat Power’s The Greatest.

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Dig This (Jan 2006)

Posted on 1/27/2006 by Ben

Dig This (Jan 2006): In this recurring feature, we present you with tracks by some of our favorite rising acts. 1. Rise and Shine – Robert Glasper 2. This Scene Is Dead – We Are Scientists 3. Last Day of … Continue reading →

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Gentium Open Source Typeface

Posted on 1/27/2006 by Ben

I’m liking this Gentium typeface. It’s not very useful on a Linux desktop right now since it doesn’t fit with Vera Sans very well and doesn’t have a companion sans-serif font yet, but it’s very attractive.

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Rod Stewart: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years

Posted on 1/26/2006 by Ben

Rod Stewart: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years: Fifteen tracks from Rod’s early years, when he was the gold standard against which other rock singers were judged. 1. An Old Raincoat Won’t Ever Let You Down – Rod Stewart 2. Man … Continue reading →

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Quinn on Resignation, ODF, and Microsoft

Posted on 1/24/2006 by Ben

Groklaw has an interview with former Massachusetts CIO Peter Quinn, who was forced to resign after he dared to stand up to Microsoft (Forget it, Pete. It’s Redmond). He’s still optimistic about the future of ODF in the Mass government.

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Wilson Pickett RIP (1941-2006)

Posted on 1/20/2006 by Ben

Wilson Pickett RIP (1941-2006): We honor the legend’s memory with a few soul-stirring nuggets. 1. Soul Survivor – Wilson Pickett 2. Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett 3. In The Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett 4. 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) – Wilson … Continue reading →

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Album of the Week

Posted on 1/20/2006 by Ben

Nothing much new again this week so we’re going back into the recent archives for The Earlies’ These Were the Earlies.

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Digital music spins new sales approach

Posted on 1/20/2006 by Ben

CNET covers subscription music services and the playlist phenomenon. The article features Robert of the Radish prominently.

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Joe Rogan on Dimethyl Tryptamine

Posted on 1/19/2006 by Ben

You should really listen to this nine-minute rant in which Joe Rogan, that horrible guy from The Man Show and Fear Factor, out-Bill Hickses Bill Hicks. [via Boing Boing]

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Best of Rolling Stone Originals: 2005

Posted on 1/18/2006 by Ben

Best of Rolling Stone Originals: 2005: Live sets from Kelly Clarkson, Nickelback and Keane were among the highlights from our exclusive concert series. 1. Deeper – Hanson 2. Thinking Of You – Paul Weller 3. My Apartment – Ben Kweller … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Martin Luther King

Posted on 1/17/2006 by Ben

Celebrating Martin Luther King: Classic songs directly inspired by the man, his message and his legacy. 1. Martin Luther King Jr: ‘I Have A Dream’ – Walter Kronkite 2. A Change Is Gonna Come – Sam Cooke 3. All God’s … Continue reading →

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