Category: Culture

  • Double Dagger. Not Double Dragon.

    Been listening to this band a lot in the past week. Check out the video. (I hate to do this but…) more on myspace. Double Dagger – No Allies from Thrill Jockey Records on Vimeo.


  • US Customs and Border Patrol and SEO

    I was going to post the text of some email feedback I sent to the USA CBP last night regarding my recent border crossing experience. I stopped when I was reminded that the CBP will Google you if you are ever detained and such a post may be used against me. For one, they do…


  • Quit Facebook Day

    Today is Quit Facebook Day. While I agree with the privacy concerns to some degree and it seems like Mark Zuckerberg might not be a trustworthy person; unfortunately, I don’t feel like there is a good alternative to Facebook, for that reason I think it would be difficult for me to live online without Facebook.…


  • Dear Facebook Quitters…

    There’s been a lot talk in the mainstream press about growing dissatisfaction regarding Facebook’s complete disregard for privacy. Prominent nerds are quitting or threatening to quit Facebook. On today’s Buzz Out Loud they suggested that if Facebook doesn’t change their course soon, this is going to be worst than the Myspace exodus. My only question…


  • Self-Drive Cars [Near Future Prediction]

    Listening to 16 episodes of the Four Cast Podcast has gotten me into a prediction mood. Here’s my first prediction: With an increasing array of dashboard distractions at driver’s disposal, there will be a statistically small but noticeable increase traffic accidents and fatalities in urban centers. Exhibit A) Studies are starting to emerge showing that…