...useless misc is moving! I'm sorry for all the confusion this may end up creating, but I'm moving UM from Radio to my own server. This will allow me to control amy blogs I create all from a single tool and websserver. The new address is: http://www.emaynard.org/uselessmisc/ RSS feed can be found at: http://www.emaynard.org/uselessmisc/index.rdf I'm still tweaking the templates, but the conversion to the new site is now complete. See you there! 8:43:42 AM ![]()
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"...Speaking of bookmarklets, does anyone know how to modify the RadioExpress code so that the resulting post page shows up in another window? I sometimes like to refer to the page I'm linking to while constructing my post. I wonder if the RSS aggregator's Post button could be modified similarly? " [on Radio Free Blogistan] Joe Jenett answers the call for help:
...cool tool Joe! 9:25:18 PM ![]()
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A vignetted look at the pivotal moment in one woman's life. simple...and...true 8:07:38 PM ![]()
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Cool! Maybe sometime this weekend I can find time to finish that family blog I've been working on. 8:00:32 AM ![]()
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I'm reading Gibson... again. This time his last three books - in reverse order for no real reason. I just happen to pick up a copy of All Tommorrow's about a month ago and then read a couple of reviews mentioning the connection to Idoru and Virtual Light. So now... I'm reading Idoru. I'm about 1/2 done. Gibson is a real easy read.
I'm not sure what lyrical style The Poet is looking for, but I believe the story to be pretty solid so far. Perhaps, all the hub-bub over the being the "father" (man, I would hate that label if it hung on me) of cyber-punk is just too much for some people to stomach. Personally, I can't speak for the reference to Stephenson (i'll add him to THE list though), but I do lean toward agreeing with this review on WIRED - Gibson's 'blander tomorrow' is really today reflecting back...
Check out the words of Gibson himself (if you're interested), in this Salon article. It offers some insight into Idoru as well. I wonder... am I enjoying these stories because I'm reading them in reverse order written? Maybe that's the key... or maybe, I just simply like Gibson's 'bland' style. Next up... Virtual Light. After that my wife's got a vote in for Timeline by Chrichton. She's neck deep in quantum theory as spun by one of mainstream fiction's masters. I love it.
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Asimov. catchy acoustic pop/rock fans
I agree. This song is a melancholy filled trip into oblivion... i like the organ at the beginning - nice touch. I'm for sure giving the other 10 songs on their site a listen as well. 7:19:46 PM ![]()
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Good stuff! 7:01:11 PM ![]()
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"It isn't exciting. Terri and I have worked very hard to make it that way, and I'm damn glad it isn't. What it is, is home." Poetry, my friend...pure poetry. 6:49:41 PM ![]()
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I'm still trying to rationalize that pivotal scene where he's taken into "professional" care. Was there a clue there? I'm definitely going to have to see it again just to make sure I didn't miss something hidden there that might have forshadowed the events that follow directly. A Beautiful Film any way you look at it - very insightful. 6:36:35 PM ![]()
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Feed Filtered Google News Into Your Aggregator.
Score another find for Matthew and Steven! It's working for me, too. [Via The Shifted Librarian] Too damn cool! 6:05:25 PM ![]()
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It's no wonder it won Best picture. Excellent story... incredible acting. 7:46:53 PM ![]()
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Finally completed the online course I started about 8 weeks ago. That's quite a load off. Time for some major R & R now. 7:14:06 PM ![]()
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Just finished reading Gibson's All Tomorrow's Parties this past weekend. I found it a very enjoyable and easy read thanks to Gibson's usual "blunt" writing style. I guess I really can't agree with the majority of the reviews on Amazon, as I have not read the prior novels that this book supposedly brings togther. Perhaps, that's why I was able to really enjoy it as I didn't have any pre-concieved notions of 'sequel' as I dived in to the storyline and subplots being weaved together. In defense of Gibson, a Salon.com article had this to say which I find myself agreeing with:
Although not a complete letdown, the ending did leave more than a few questions left unanswered. Open options on another book perhaps? 8:33:40 AM ![]()
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