Monthly Archives: December 2006

HD disk format wars are over

Posted on 12/27/2006 by Ben

This funny Inquirer piece argues that you’d have to be an idiot to buy any high-def hardware or content. If you try and purchase any of this content, you descend into a DRM nightmare of incompatibility and legal mires. Your … Continue reading →

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Rhapsody 2006

Posted on 12/22/2006 by Ben

It’s time for my year-end playlist. I tried to keep this to around an hour so it could be burned to CD or heard with your 25 free plays. For an extremely comprehensive list check out Thus Spake Drake’s 100+ … Continue reading →

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Warner Music Group’s Holiday Mix: Nice

Posted on 12/21/2006 by Ben

Warner Music Group’s Holiday Mix: Nice: For this playlist, Warner Music presents their favorite “nice” holiday favorites — for the lighter side of the season. 1. Welcome Christmas – Dr. Seuss – How The Grinch Stole Christmas 2. Do They … Continue reading →

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Warner Music Group’s Holiday Mix: Naughty

Posted on 12/21/2006 by Ben

Warner Music Group’s Holiday Mix: Naughty: Warner Music Group’s vast catalog includes holiday classics from the Pogues and Eartha Kitt as well as newer offerings from Jet and the Flaming Lips. Go ahead and check that list: here are some … Continue reading →

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Google Zeitgeist

Posted on 12/19/2006 by Ben

You know you’re out of touch when when you’ve never heard of the number 1 search term on Google’s year-end Zeitgeist

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Smarter Kids More Likely To Go Vegetarian

Posted on 12/17/2006 by Ben

High IQ link to being vegetarian. A Southampton University team found those who were vegetarian by 30 had recorded five IQ points more on average at the age of 10… Researchers said the findings were partly related to better education … Continue reading →

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Dig This! Winners (December 2006)

Posted on 12/14/2006 by Ben

Dig This! Winners (December 2006): In this recurring feature, we present you with tracks by some of our favorite rising acts. 1. Let My People Go – Darondo 2. Rubies – Destroyer 3. (A Style Called) Crying Chic – Pop … Continue reading →

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Celtic Holiday Cheer

Posted on 12/14/2006 by Ben

Celtic Holiday Cheer: A collection of holiday carols and winter solstice melodies from the Celtic regions of Ireland, Scotland and Cape Breton. 1. O The Holly She Bears A Berry – The Chieftains 2. Christmas Eve Set – Rig The … Continue reading →

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2007 Grammy Nominees

Posted on 12/8/2006 by Ben

2007 Grammy Nominees: To paraphrase MC Hammer: Stop — Grammy time! 1. Be Without You (Kendu Mix) – Mary J. Blige 2. You’re Beautiful (Album Version) – James Blunt 3. Not Ready To Make Nice – Dixie Chicks 4. Crazy … Continue reading →

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Bah Humbug! Get Scrooged!

Posted on 12/7/2006 by Ben

Bah Humbug! Get Scrooged!: This playlist is for everyone who has been bummed on X-mas ever since they found out Santa doesn’t really work at the mall. 1. Xmas Blues – Harmon Ray 2. Slick Nick, You Devil You – … Continue reading →

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Gardner Museum podcast

Posted on 12/7/2006 by Ben

Boston’s excellent Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has a podcast of its classical music concerts. The sound quality is great, with occasionally too much background noise, and the performances sound good to my untrained ears. Highly recommended.

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Dutch raise animal rights to new level

Posted on 12/5/2006 by Ben

In recent parliamentary elections two Animals Rights MPs where elected in the Netherlands. “When I look at animals, they are innocent. We are treating them like they are things, like they are bicycles. That’s not what we have to be … Continue reading →

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This American Life podcast

Posted on 12/4/2006 by Ben

This American Life finally has a free podcast. The archives are still locked up behind the Audible.com paywall but my commutes and workouts just got a lot more enjoyable.

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Vegan Dinner

Posted on 12/4/2006 by Ben

Vegan Dinner has great-looking vegan recipes three times a week. The reason we chose to begin this website is three-fold. Firstly, the goal is to try 365 new meals in 365 days. Second, to encourage people to lead healthier lives … Continue reading →

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Snoop Dogg’s Hit List

Posted on 12/4/2006 by Ben

Snoop Dogg’s Hit List: Welcome to Snoop’s handpicked, super-smooth soul cuts. 1. Sanctified Lady – Marvin Gaye 2. Best Of My Love – The Emotions 3. I Choose You – Willie Hutch 4. You Turned My Whole World Around – … Continue reading →

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