For anyone that checks regularly, I apologize, but I ran into a bit of bad luck the last week.
Just following when my free wireless internet was no longer available at my apartment, my hard drive completely crashed... and I lost all of my applications, songs, movies and photos... I just got my "fixed" computer back today... and I have found creative ways to get my music and most of my photos back.
Much of this experience has turned me off to getting the new iPhone, as I think Apple has always been good at delivering quality, because they always sold so few machines. But now that everyone has an iPod and Apple laptops are increasingly popular, I feel much of the quality has gone to the wayside in the name of innovation. The shareholders of Apple expect new products to come out every month or two... which is tremendous pressure for Apple, and I think this pressure causes some products to come out a bit too early. While I still love Apple, my love is more subdued and I know longer will be impractical when it comes to hyping Apple, enough people in the cult already do that. Enough of a ramble on my lack of a computer...the Daily Three.
Video: Mac or PC... Somewhat funny video which shows the stereotypical Mac and PC user, according to Apple... but a little too much dancing for me.
Article: Scoring the War
A friend's blog post recently made a lot of the points this article made. In the reporting of this war the media claims they are "supporting the troops" but emphasizing every death and paying tribute to the lost soliders, usaully leading most days in the Nightly News. I would contend even most soliders would not want the statistics on the number of soldiers lost emphasized but rather the mission and what is at stake in the war against terrorism.
Song; Sunglasses at Night, Corey Hart
The recent success of leadoff hitter Corey Hart on the Brewers has inspired me to listen some more of the 80's rocker Corey Hart. This classic gives me shivers everytime.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
World of Warcraft
Video: South Park, World of Warcraft
This is one of my favorite South Park episodes of all time. I watched a mini-marathon last night, and can't believe how incredible this show is. The first three seasons of South Park were horrible and simply not funny, where Kenny dying was supposed to be funny. The writers were smart and began writing the shows to mock many of our current politicians (Hillary Clinton in a 24 parody), celebrities (Paris Hilton and Tom Cruise/scientology episodes) and current events (Terry Schiavo). I think that TV in the 80s will be remembered for Cheers/Cosby Show the 90s Friends/Seinfeld and the 00s as South Park/ The Sopranos (maybe not anymore after the finale).
Article: Jobs to Play Video Games
Incredible that there is a market for this... but these guys work full time, playing video games, specifically World of Warcraft, where they are then sold on a secondary market for real money. Granted the gamers themselves only make 30 cents an hour, but the person that packages these and sells the gold is a genius.
Song: The Luckiest, Ben Folds
Touching song... gotta love it.
This is one of my favorite South Park episodes of all time. I watched a mini-marathon last night, and can't believe how incredible this show is. The first three seasons of South Park were horrible and simply not funny, where Kenny dying was supposed to be funny. The writers were smart and began writing the shows to mock many of our current politicians (Hillary Clinton in a 24 parody), celebrities (Paris Hilton and Tom Cruise/scientology episodes) and current events (Terry Schiavo). I think that TV in the 80s will be remembered for Cheers/Cosby Show the 90s Friends/Seinfeld and the 00s as South Park/ The Sopranos (maybe not anymore after the finale).
Article: Jobs to Play Video Games
Incredible that there is a market for this... but these guys work full time, playing video games, specifically World of Warcraft, where they are then sold on a secondary market for real money. Granted the gamers themselves only make 30 cents an hour, but the person that packages these and sells the gold is a genius.
Song: The Luckiest, Ben Folds
Touching song... gotta love it.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Remember Me, Lawsuits, and the BEST SONG EVER
Video: Xistris family showed this to me awhile back and is very powerful. Try to get through without crying, I dare you.
Article: The Lawsuit of the Traveling Pants!
America, maybe isn't the land of opportunity but the land of frivolous lawsuits. I have been following this story for awhile, and while seemingly a joke to me when I first read the story, it now has become sad as the Chungs may have to leave the land of opportunity because of the legal costs. It is a shame hard workers may have to return to Korea even after they offered Mr. Pearson approximately $12,000, over 10x the value of the lost suit. As the Wicked Witch would say "What a world, what a world."
Song: Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, Ryuichi Sakamoto
Matt Manning introduced me to one of my new favorite songs a few months back... which at first I didn't really like until the 2:45 mark... and at that point, the entire song changed for me. It contrasted greatly the beginning piano with staccato strings... I now listen to this song every night before I go to bed...
The 2:45 mark has meant so many things for me, and the way I interpret it changes every time. Sometimes I think it represents a great and exciting moment in life, while the beginning is of life was just boring... or the reverse, things are going smoothly in life, when all the sudden something dramatic/traumatic occurs. I love it because there are no words, yet it may be easier to find meaning or message in this song than most songs packed with words.
I highly highly recommend you download this!
Article: The Lawsuit of the Traveling Pants!
America, maybe isn't the land of opportunity but the land of frivolous lawsuits. I have been following this story for awhile, and while seemingly a joke to me when I first read the story, it now has become sad as the Chungs may have to leave the land of opportunity because of the legal costs. It is a shame hard workers may have to return to Korea even after they offered Mr. Pearson approximately $12,000, over 10x the value of the lost suit. As the Wicked Witch would say "What a world, what a world."
Song: Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, Ryuichi Sakamoto
Matt Manning introduced me to one of my new favorite songs a few months back... which at first I didn't really like until the 2:45 mark... and at that point, the entire song changed for me. It contrasted greatly the beginning piano with staccato strings... I now listen to this song every night before I go to bed...
The 2:45 mark has meant so many things for me, and the way I interpret it changes every time. Sometimes I think it represents a great and exciting moment in life, while the beginning is of life was just boring... or the reverse, things are going smoothly in life, when all the sudden something dramatic/traumatic occurs. I love it because there are no words, yet it may be easier to find meaning or message in this song than most songs packed with words.
I highly highly recommend you download this!
Friday, June 15, 2007
Cutie, Border, and Big Girls
Video: Little Singer... one of the most popular videos on Youtube recently... so you may have already seen it... but truly touching... even for Simon!
Article: Strong Borders
Love Charles Krauthammer... and this article makes sense... why is it that politicians always try to bundle 50 things into a bill? It forces a compromise for issues, but if the bill is rejected why can't they take the parts everyone agrees on and pass those aspects. I think it is because many politicians in this case are not serious about keeping out illegal immigrants, it is just lip service. The fact is, many of these people entering illegally, if granted status will be a huge block of Democratic voters. In 2000 65% of Latino votes went to Gore vs 32% for Bush... if the trends continue amnesty would greatly benefit Democrats. Additionally keeping border security relatively loose would be a benefit for Democrats.
Song: Big Girl, Mika
Listened to this on the plane ride home from Ireland... actually when stuck in Chicago runway waiting for our plane to reach the terminal... and jammed out to it! Big Girls, You are Beautiful... I love it... Sounds like the modern version of Queen's Fat Bottomed Girls.
Article: Strong Borders
Love Charles Krauthammer... and this article makes sense... why is it that politicians always try to bundle 50 things into a bill? It forces a compromise for issues, but if the bill is rejected why can't they take the parts everyone agrees on and pass those aspects. I think it is because many politicians in this case are not serious about keeping out illegal immigrants, it is just lip service. The fact is, many of these people entering illegally, if granted status will be a huge block of Democratic voters. In 2000 65% of Latino votes went to Gore vs 32% for Bush... if the trends continue amnesty would greatly benefit Democrats. Additionally keeping border security relatively loose would be a benefit for Democrats.
Song: Big Girl, Mika
Listened to this on the plane ride home from Ireland... actually when stuck in Chicago runway waiting for our plane to reach the terminal... and jammed out to it! Big Girls, You are Beautiful... I love it... Sounds like the modern version of Queen's Fat Bottomed Girls.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
I'm Back
Ireland was incredible and I am back to my daily three.
Movie: Alzheimers... While the disease is tragic, the Onion always finds a way to make me laugh about things that most people don't joke about.
Study: Alzheimers Patients Say They Do Not Have Alzheimers
Article: Ireland
A little older and longer, but mentions much about the rise of Ireland's economy in recent years. Talking to many in Ireland, it seemed 20 years ago you could have bought all the real estate in Ireland for almost nothing, now it's hard to find a liveable place under $500,000.
Song: Oye Mi Amor, Mana
You were probably expecting an Irish tune... but I am waiting for some of the songs to sink in. Mana is one of my favorite bands in the world... and they are touring this summer... coming to Chicago in October... maybe you will see me there! Check out their music video here. Not the best sound quality... but gives you a preview if you want to buy it.
Movie: Alzheimers... While the disease is tragic, the Onion always finds a way to make me laugh about things that most people don't joke about.
Study: Alzheimers Patients Say They Do Not Have Alzheimers
Article: Ireland
A little older and longer, but mentions much about the rise of Ireland's economy in recent years. Talking to many in Ireland, it seemed 20 years ago you could have bought all the real estate in Ireland for almost nothing, now it's hard to find a liveable place under $500,000.
Song: Oye Mi Amor, Mana
You were probably expecting an Irish tune... but I am waiting for some of the songs to sink in. Mana is one of my favorite bands in the world... and they are touring this summer... coming to Chicago in October... maybe you will see me there! Check out their music video here. Not the best sound quality... but gives you a preview if you want to buy it.
Friday, June 1, 2007
13 Day Break!
Sorry readers, but I will be in Ireland for the next 13 days... so you daily checkers can wait a few weeks (expect a June 14th blog)... I would check out some of the blogs on my sidebar if you have nothing to do, or go work out!
Video: Cancel the account! This audio plays the whole thing... but I can't believe how annoying customer service is, they make it so hard to cancel anything... I don't know anyone who still has AOL (except my dad), but if you are thinking about starting AOL service for some crazy reason, this should put an end to that thought immediately.
Article: Blair's Lessons
Great to hear his perspective on his 10 years as Prime Minister... and it is amazing how many of the issues facing the U.K. are the exact same ones facing the U.S.
Song: YATTA!
I must warn everyone that this is quite odd... but it is addicting... and is unfortunately one of my favorite songs... they don't sell it on iTunes... so hear is the YouTube clip...there is a lot of info on these guys if you want to check em out... here is a little article with great links
Video: Cancel the account! This audio plays the whole thing... but I can't believe how annoying customer service is, they make it so hard to cancel anything... I don't know anyone who still has AOL (except my dad), but if you are thinking about starting AOL service for some crazy reason, this should put an end to that thought immediately.
Article: Blair's Lessons
Great to hear his perspective on his 10 years as Prime Minister... and it is amazing how many of the issues facing the U.K. are the exact same ones facing the U.S.
Song: YATTA!
I must warn everyone that this is quite odd... but it is addicting... and is unfortunately one of my favorite songs... they don't sell it on iTunes... so hear is the YouTube clip...there is a lot of info on these guys if you want to check em out... here is a little article with great links
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