December 2007
63 posts
“Now, in an unusual case in which an Arizona recipient of an RIAA letter has...”
– Download Uproar: Record Industry Goes After Personal Use - washingtonpost.com
What Happened To New York: A History Of The 00's... →
“All those people—such as myself!—who complain about what New York City is like today? Too much anecdote, not enough fact. What really happened to New York City? I thought of one way to find out. Over the last month, I have read the Metro section from each issue of the New York Times—starting in mid-2000 and ending with today’s paper. Here’s what I learned.”
is really hoping the season premiere of the Wire would be on HBO ondemand by now…
Not sure what's up but this sucks, YottaMusic... →
“Thank you for visiting. We’re sorry to announce that Yottamusic is no longer in operation.” For those who haven’t seen the service, it’s the only reason to pay for Rhapsody. YottaMusic let you listen to the entire Rhapsody catalog (if you subscribe, of course) in a super-sleek web interface that worked on PC and Mac. More details of what it was like, in an older...
“Campaign finance records show that the candidates have spent more than $110,000...”
– Sorting Truth From Campaign Fiction - washingtonpost.com
got way way wayyy too much hair cut
“The shift by Warner Music is another step in the decline of copy-protection...”
– Amazon to Sell Warner Music Minus Copy Protection - New York Times
Amazon sold 17 Wiis a second when in stock →
17 a second? Seriously?
Amtrak is arguably the most useless thing funded by the federal government, and that is saying a lot
“So, apparently they have two fuck-you call centers and one get-stuff-done call...”
– evhead: Fun with Sprint
evhead: Will it fly? How to Evaluate a New Product... →
“Don’t go to Sydney without an iPhone and Gridskipper!”
– Fred Wilson [via A VC: Gawker Media Makes Our Trip To Oz So Much Better]
Monty Hall problem →
Probability is crazy sometimes.
“Over the course of the year, considerable evidence emerged that the Bush...”
– New York Times Editorial [via The Work Remaining]
wonders: is setiing off each store’s security system due to the bad karma of my late shopping? I’ve set off over a dozen alarms today.
is not enjoying Amtrak’s cryptic messages regarding why the train has been stopped for 30 minutes
“Girls have very volatile emotions.”
– Amanda
Hype Machine Widgets Launch →
They’re awesome! Check out my excellent music taste on my sidebar.
“Bulletin: Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein to get $68 million bonus”
– MarketWatch Bulletin in my Inbox
“Is it really good or fair for so much of America to outsource its candidate...”
– Karl Rove [via The Endless Campaign - WSJ.com]
“Police are stopping law-abiding motorists and rewarding their good driving with...”
– The Associated Press: Police Reward Good Drivers With Coffee
“Trying stuff is cheaper than deciding whether to try it. (Compare the cost of...”
– kottke.org
“Also, if you have room for employment opportunities… I’m taking a...”
– Crazy Hype Machine user — Anthony posted the full email
Just busted for using an expired NYU I’d for museum discount!
“For about a year, the elevators at the courthouse have been a disaster, people...”
– At Bronx Court, Elevator Woes Slow Justice - New York Times
lame: iTunes wants me to download a new iTunes in order to buy a song…
Taking a break from the holiday party circuit
needs to improve his sleeping schedule
“People spend $10 a month to get an extra 400 minutes on their cell-phone plan....”
– Bob Kohn, eMusic founder [via Hey, iTunes, Move Over]
“So while Apple excels at selling mainstream music, it’s not so good at...”
– Stars Are Aligning for Subscription Music [BusinessWeek] But Hype Machine is!
“Lockhart [Steele] makes you feel like you’re talking to Donald Trump,...”
– New York Post Magazine [reblogged from fredwilson]
Checking out Muji, don’t see what all the fuss is about
is so congested he can’t talk
Wahhh!!!!!
I woke up so congested I was unable to make any noise. Unfortunate. My landlord has decided to turn off the boiler for maintenance for the third time in as many months, leaving me with no hot water or heat. I really hope it comes back on soon. Why do I have such poor circulation?? Why are my toes and fingers always freezing???
needs a humidifier