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jueves, noviembre 28, 2002
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linkydink 'All one needs to do is watch cribs and notice none of these people showing off their heated indoor pools or the PlayStation Two consoles installed in all twelve of their luxury cars have a library in their home. Or display a bookshelf, for that matter. No rapper on cribs has ever been quoted saying: “Yeah, this is the room where I do all my reading, nahmean?”'
miércoles, noviembre 27, 2002
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linkydink "For me, this now agreed upon Thanksgiving symbolizes first and foremost the alarmingly subjective nature of history, which, as Howard Zinn reminds us, is almost always written by the winners. It symbolizes the triumph of football over religion, and of American commercialism over virtually everything standing in its wasteful path. And perhaps most importantly, it symbolizes the lies and half-truths on which a profoundly diverse country must depend in order to prop up the specious concept of a broadly shared civil religion or national identity."
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linkydink thanks, blue. i've been looking for a good brand of miso for a long time. i'll have to order some. in other news: woo! it's snowing like crazy up here! however, i will still be in the land of Greenwich/Brooklyn for the next couple of days. In light of my impending birthday, my mother has decreed that on Friday afternoon we will decorate gingerbread houses and be merry. Anyone who's in the area and wants to come (breakcharmer? jimmy? kangaroo? amy j?) should do so. email me or give me a call. christ: congratulations! what's the theatre working on now?
martes, noviembre 26, 2002
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linkydink After three months of dicking around I've finally found a job, insert sound of Flava Flav going,"yeah, boy!" I'm working at the Miracle Theater, a small performance place here in Portland. It's pretty basic stage stuff, but there's still that 'begining a new job anxiety'.
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linkydink I've been meaning to post this for months, but if anyone's looking for good organic miso south river miso is the best place I've foud so far. They are even nice enough to put their tasty
viernes, noviembre 22, 2002
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linkydink "What would Jesus drive? That's the provocative question a group called the Evangelical Environmental Network is asking, and it claims that the answer is something fuel efficient. In an ad campaign that will air in four states, the group says Christians have a moral imperative to preserve the environment by giving up their gas-guzzling SUVs, minivans and pickups."
jueves, noviembre 21, 2002
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linkydink apple's also got YoYo Ma, which has become the source of much amusement in my office. in other news, i just opened up a Firebox SOHO to configure for a client, and inside the box found a "Firebox SOHO 6 QuickStart Guide." for some reason, i find the idea of such a thing hilarious. is this just me?
lunes, noviembre 18, 2002
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linkydink "...But when the sidewalk scribblings began to include vulgar references to specific faculty members, Mr. Bennet said, he decided that enough was enough. In October, he declared an open-ended moratorium on a commonplace Wesleyan practice that many students prize: chalking."
domingo, noviembre 17, 2002
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linkydink jimmy: Yes sir, that is correct. Specifically, I remember you looping the opening until JD finally caught on. In other news, suckah MCs better watch their back, 'cause Apple has a posse: DJ Qbert and De La Soul.
sábado, noviembre 16, 2002
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linkydink Best song to wake up to: every morining my sister used to blast old british oi music loud enough for the whole house to hear. It used to make me bury my head back under the covers, or throw a boot in the general direction of her door. But now it's kind of a nice way to wake up, particularly if you have an early morning class, (or job) you really don't want to go to. Best song to play over and over after a breakup: "sleep to dream" by Fiona Apple. Song that reminds you of the good times in high school: "Friday I'm in love" by the cure and "the statue got me high" by They Might Be Giants come to mind. Song that makes you remember the hell that was high school: Appropriately, "Hell" by the Squirrel nut zippers. Song that makes you want to grab the nearest good-looking person and do obscene things to them: I've forgotten the name of the song... let me get back to you on that one. Song that always makes you dance, even in inappropriate places: It doesn't take a lot to get me dancing- anything by Fatboy Slim. Song that best represents your outlook on life: "I'll know" by Fiona Apple. "Go west" by Liz Phair. Best song to blast after a really bad day at work/school: "Dry the rain" by the Beta Band Best song to crank while driving 80 miles an hour on the open highway: the cover of "backhand" by Keith Jarrett on "As Long as You're Living Yours"
jueves, noviembre 14, 2002
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linkydink I believe BC means Open Seasame Part II, by Kool And The Gang. "I am the genie of the lamp! Ev--ry-bod--y-get--down----HOOAH!"
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linkydink jimmy: Very "intense". Best song to wake up to: I don't remember the artist or title, but it's a techno track that opens with Tina Turner screaming "THUNDERDOME!" from the Mad Max movie. Chris'll know what I mean. Best song to play over and over after a breakup: Survivor by Destiny's Child... no, wait, Time by Tom Waits ;) Song that reminds you of the good times in high school: Again, I don't remember the artist or title, but it was something about a genie of the lamp. I hope Jimmy remembers what I mean. Song that makes you remember the hell that was high school: Welcome To The Jungle by Guns 'N Roses. Song that makes you want to grab the nearest good-looking person and do obscene things to them: Angel by Massive Attack. Song that always makes you dance, even in inappropriate places: Singin' In The Rain by Gene Kelly. Song that best represents your outlook on life: When You Sleep by Cake. Best song to blast after a really bad day at work/school: Tried By 12 (Squarepusher Mix) by East Flastbush Project. Best song to crank while driving 80 miles an hour on the open highway: Viva Las Vegas by The Dead Kennedys. Side note: I've got GNOME running on Mac OS X and it is 31337.
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linkydink Best song to wake up to: Amon Tobin- 4 Ton Mantis or Sordid Best song to play over and over after a breakup: Song that reminds you of the good times in high school: Song that makes you remember the hell that was high school: Song that makes you want to grab the nearest good looking person and do obscene things to them: Song that always makes you dance, even in inappropriate places: Song that best represents your outlook on life: Best song to blast after a really bad day at work/school: Best song to crank while driving 80 miles an hour on the open highway:
miércoles, noviembre 13, 2002
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linkydink time for more delving into your brainpans. here are my answers, embarassing though they may be. what are yours? Best song to wake up to: Sarah McLachlan, "Ice Cream" Best song to play over and over after a breakup: Melissa Ferrick, "Some Kinda Nerve" Song that reminds you of the good times in high school: Violent Femmes, "Blister in the Sun" Song that makes you remember the hell that was high school: Anything from SRO, notably "Come on Eileen" and "Wish You Were Here" Song that makes you want to grab the nearest good looking person and do obscene things to them: Dave Matthews Band, "Crash Into Me" Song that always makes you dance, even in inappropriate places: Katrina and the Waves, "Walkin' on Sunshine" Song that best represents your outlook on life: oh, i'm slightly tempted to write something cynical, like Guster, "Demons", but that would be a lie. probably something incredibly cheesy, like Alanis Morrisette, "Head Over Feet" Best song to blast after a really bad day at work/school: hm. can't think of one. any suggestions? Best song to crank while driving 80 miles an hour on the open highway: J. Geils Band, "Centerfold"
lunes, noviembre 11, 2002
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linkydink unfortunately, I can't offer you my own floor, because i had to leave the area for a while. But I have many freinds in lovely Santa Fe New Mexico, who have doubles as singles and are more then willing to let you sleep on thier floors or extra beds. e-mail me for more info.
domingo, noviembre 10, 2002
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linkydink since you've all been on the subject of new mexico lately... does anyone live, or have friends that live in the arizona, new mexico, the tip of texas, or oklahoma area, that would be willing to put up a poor traveler with only a college degree and massive amounts of loans to show for herself. i've considered taking the more northern route from cali, i have enough people to stay with on that route, but seeing as how it's getting into snow season, that route will not be the best of choices for me and my little daewoo. so i'm looking for good willed souls that would like to let me sleep on a couch or a floor for a night between socal and nashville.
miércoles, noviembre 06, 2002
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linkydink "SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - New Mexico voters will decide on Tuesday whether they want "idiots" and "insane persons" to vote in their state. Under the state's Constitution, drafted in 1912, "idiots" and "insane persons," as well as those "convicted of a felonious or infamous crime" are currently prohibited from voting."
sábado, noviembre 02, 2002
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linkydink 'The recent announcement of a coming reality show called ''American Candidate'' should dispel any lingering notions of a division between Spectacle and State. Inspired by the success of ''American Idol,'' ''American Candidate'' will follow 100 contestants/presidential-hopefuls as they undertake a virtual campaign...'I like Colson Whitehead.
viernes, noviembre 01, 2002
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linkydink i'd be willing to proofread for you, em. what is it that i used to say all the time? "i get a perverse pleasure from proofreading people's papers." say that five times fast, eh.
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