Alive In Joburg is a really well-done 6 minute sci-fi “documentary” about aliens living in apartheid South Africa. [via [Boing Boing](http://boingboing.net/)]
Month: January 2006
Mozart’s 250th Birthday
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
2. Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525 – Allegro – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
3. Minuet in G, K.1 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
4. Mozart- Rondo alla turca – Vladimir Horowitz
5. Scene 1 – Act I – Overture – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
6. Piano Concerto No. 21, K467 in C major – Andante – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
7. Die Zauberflöte, K. 620 – Aria ‘Der Hölle Rache’ (Queen of the Night) – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
8. Symphony No. 25 in G minor – Allegro – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
9. Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 ‘Jupiter’ – Allegro vivace – Mozart
10. Horn Concerto No. 4 in E flat major, K. 495 (arr. C. Lindberg): I. Allegro moderato – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
11. Flute Concerto no. 1 in G major, K.313 – Rondo – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
12. Clarinet Concerto in A major – Adagio – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
13. String Quintet in G Minor, K. 516 – Adagio ma non troppo – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
14. Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216 – Adagio – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
15. Kyrie – Giampaolo Muntoni
Early Retirement
Philip Greenspun has an interesting article on how to enjoy your early retirement. The associated [investment advice](http://philip.greenspun.com/materialism/early-retirement/investing) article is good, too.
New Pro-ODF CIO for Mass.
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.
Album of the Week
The album of the week is Cat Power’s [*The Greatest*](http://www.rhapsody.com/album?albumId=9030856).
Dig This (Jan 2006)
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 Winter (Album Version) – Pelican
4. Harmed – Film School
5. Ashamed of Myself – Kelley Polar
6. Enoch’s Meditation – Robert Glasper
7. Lousy Reputation – We Are Scientists
8. Red Ran Amber (Album Version) – Pelican
9. Like You Know – Film School
10. Here in the Night – Kelley Polar
Gentium Open Source Typeface
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](http://www.bitstream.com/font_rendering/products/dev_fonts/vera.html) very well and doesn’t have a companion sans-serif font yet, but it’s very attractive.
Rod Stewart: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Years
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 Of Constant Sorrow – Rod Stewart
3. Street Fighting Man – Rod Stewart
4. Drinking Again – Rod Stewart with Jeff Beck
5. Three Button Hand Me Down – Small Faces
6. My Way Of Giving – Rod Stewart
7. Lady Day – Rod Stewart
8. Flying – Small Faces
9. Every Picture Tells A Story – Rod Stewart
10. Maggie May – Rod Stewart
11. (I Know) I’m Losing You – Rod Stewart
12. Italian Girls – Rod Stewart
13. I’d Rather Go Blind – Rod Stewart
14. You Wear It Well – Rod Stewart
15. Girl From The North Country – Rod Stewart
Quinn on Resignation, ODF, and Microsoft
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.
Wilson Pickett RIP (1941-2006)
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 Pickett
5. I’m A Midnight Mover – Wilson Pickett
6. Soul Dance Number Three – Wilson Pickett
7. Land Of 1000 Dances – Wilson Pickett
8. Don’t Fight It (LP Version) – Wilson Pickett
9. If You Need Me – Wilson Pickett
10. Everybody Needs Somebody To Love – Wilson Pickett
11. You Left The Water Running – Wilson Pickett
12. Hey Jude – (With Duane Allman) – Wilson Pickett
13. Don’t Let The Green Grass Fool You – Wilson Pickett
14. I Found A Love (With The Falcons) – Wilson Pickett
15. Mama Told Me Not To Come – Wilson Pickett