Monthly Archives: July 2006

1970s One Hit Wonders

Posted on 7/27/2006 by Ben

1970s One Hit Wonders: Rediscover great single chart-toppers from 1970 — 1974, the golden age of AM radio. 1. Venus – Shocking Blue 2. Me And You And A Dog Named Boo – Lobo 3. Reflections Of My Life – … Continue reading →

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Linux Kernel Myths

Posted on 7/24/2006 by Ben

Greg Kroah-Hartman’s OLS keynote on Linux Kernel Myths is very interesting. And by secure, I really mean it. A lot of times a security problem will be found in one driver, or in one core part of the kernel, and … Continue reading →

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Daily Show’s John Hodgman on Net Neutrality

Posted on 7/21/2006 by Ben

The Daily Show segment with John Hodgman on net neutrality is brilliant, and actually explains the issue pretty well.

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American HI FI Personal Playlist

Posted on 7/19/2006 by Ben

American HI FI Personal Playlist: The pop grunge outfit wears their influences on their sleeves on this playlist. 1. Making A Killing – Phantom Planet 2. Silence Kit – Pavement 3. Dirty Boots – Sonic Youth 4. Only Shallow – … Continue reading →

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Space Jams: NASA’s Favorite Tunes

Posted on 7/18/2006 by Ben

Space Jams: NASA’s Favorite Tunes: According to USA Today, the following songs have been played for astronauts in space since in 1961. Rock on, NASA! 1. Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder – Usaf Band 2. Anchors Aweigh … Continue reading →

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OpenOffice.org Newspaper Ad

Posted on 7/18/2006 by Ben

I noticed this effort to run an ad for OpenOffice.org in the New York Metro last month but at that point they had a terrible site and a terrible ad mock-up. Now they’ve come up with a classy design that’s … Continue reading →

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Cause Sought As Marshes Turn Into Barren Flats

Posted on 7/17/2006 by Ben

My friend Sara is in the Globe today, fightin’ the good wetlands fight.

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Blog Publishing Models

Posted on 7/17/2006 by Ben

Tim Bray explains why he doesn’t want to use a database with the comment system that he is writing for his blog. It turns out he’s talking more about the publishing model, dynamic or static, than the data store. Serving … Continue reading →

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Brazil Rocks! 1965-70

Posted on 7/17/2006 by Ben

Brazil Rocks! 1965-70: In the 1960s, Brazil was home to some of the hippest rock ‘n’ roll around. 1. A Minha Menina – Os Mutantes 2. Take It Easy My Brother Charlie – Jorge Gil 3. Divino Maravilhoso – Gal … Continue reading →

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New City of Boston Web Site

Posted on 7/16/2006 by Ben

There is a new design for the City of Boston web site. I like it, but it doesn’t validate. I also think it’s funny that the three available font size selections are named “small”, “xsmall”, and “xxsmall”.

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Robot Anton Wilson Update

Posted on 7/15/2006 by Ben

Here‘s an update about Robert Anton Wilson, who is apparently under hospice care. There’s also a documentary out about his life. That went to the top of my Netflix queue. [via RoWis]

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Umphrey’s McGee Mix Tape

Posted on 7/15/2006 by Ben

Umphrey’s McGee Mix Tape: Toss all these eclectic influences and favorites into a blender and you have the perfect recipe for an Umphrey’s McGee. 1. Bayliss intro – Umphrey’s McGee 2. On “Women, Wine and Song” – Umphrey’s McGee 3. … Continue reading →

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Album of the Week

Posted on 7/14/2006 by Ben

The album of the week is Tapes ‘n Tapes’ The Loon.

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Remembering Ella Fitzgerald

Posted on 7/14/2006 by Ben

Remembering Ella Fitzgerald: Dubbed the First Lady of Song, Ella was the most popular female jazz singer of the 20th century. 1. Blue Skies – Ella Fitzgerald 2. A-Tisket, A-Tasket – Ella Fitzgerald 3. ‘Deed I Do – Ella Fitzgerald … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Roger “Syd” Barrett: 1946 – 2006

Posted on 7/12/2006 by Ben

R.I.P. Roger “Syd” Barrett: 1946 – 2006: Celebrate the genius of Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd’s original madcap leader and psychedelic gnome of the London Underground. 1. See Emily Play – Pink Floyd 2. Lucifer Sam – Pink Floyd 3. Arnold … Continue reading →

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