February 2008
67 posts
Amazon in 2010 →
In keeping with today’s pseudo-theme of back and forth time travel.I’ve been darting in and out of 2010 over the past few weeks, taking a glimpse at what some of my favorite companies may look like in the future. Today, I turn my attention to the company that may one day sell me the necessary time machine: Amazon.com.
Way to much analysis of last night's Lost episode →
Although, I’ll take all I can get.Little did I realize that all this time, they’ve been plotting a WHOPPER of an episode that takes Desmond’s future flashes and tangles them with the island’s deepest mysteries. Un. Freakin. Believable. The writers’ room whiteboards will someday hang in the Smithsonian.
“God’s Children” by The Gutter Twins Their...
Why Eddie Vedder's "Into the Wild" soundtrack and... →
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder’s lauded soundtrack for the film Into the Wild didn’t make the cut, as it was ruled ineligible because of “predominant use of songs.” Vedder was eligible for best original song for the film but was not nominated.And in a last-minute decision by the music branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Radiohead guitarist Jonny...
Cool Optical Illusion →
Your eyes will think a black and white image is in color. Via Gruber.
Maxim reviews new Black Crowes' album without... →
Case in point: the “review” of Warpaint—the new album by THE BLACK CROWES—in the March issue of Maxim magazine. The writer—who has not heard the album since advance CDs were not made available—wrote what appears to be a disparaging assessment anyway, citing “it hasn’t left Chris Robinson and the gang much room for growth.”
The Environmental Charter School at Frick Park
An important thing happened for our neighborhood yesterday. The application for the new Environmental Charter School at Frick Park got approved. The school will have a curriculum that puts emphasis on the environment and makes use of its great location, right next to Frick Park. Obviously the green aspect appeals to Gap-wearing hippies like us. But more importantly, this will be a...
“It’s My Fault For Being Famous” by The...
Eddie Vedder on Jack Johnson →
What he’s doing is real. As opposed to him getting a distortion box or opposed to him trying to be something else, it’s real. There are so many positive things that you get from listening to his records or seeing him live. I didn’t get it for a long time, but now I get it.
WatchLeaked Clip From ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ Looks Great, Whatever It Is Thanks to New York Magazine for bringing us this and a naked Lilo in the same week.
Prevent iPhoto from opening when you plug in your... →
I haven’t done this yet, but it’s one of the few annoyances I associate with my iPhone.
No Depression is shutting down →
The influential No Depression magazine, started by former Austin American Statesman staffer Peter Blackstock and Grant Alden of Seattle, will fold after publishing its May-June issue.
“The Lazyboy 500” by The Falcon...
What Blu-ray player will you be picking up? →
These admitted HD geeks are heavily leaning to the Playstation 3.
“Diamond Hoo Ha Man” by Supergrass The leadoff...
Stream the entire new album by the The Gutter... →
The Gutter Twins are Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan.
Wow. That’s a lot of poop. Good job, kid.
There was a Kindle update yesterday, in case you... →
There doesn’t seem to be anything changes of consequence, according to this MobileRead forum post.
My watch costs $10.
Crap. The J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" movie is being... →
Wal-Mart Chooses Blu-ray →
One more nail in the HD-DVD coffin. I’m glad this battle is almost over.
Might have found a replacement vehicle to take the place of our venerable 3. Test drive tomorrow.
“Love In This Club” by Usher (w/ Young...
John McCain's Daughter: Music Blogger →
“Please, Meghan, tell us what we should be listening to! Hmm, ok: David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Radiohead, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Beach Boys, Madonna, Jay-Z, the Smiths, Björk, Kanye West, the Cure, T. Rex, the Velvet Underground, 2 Pac and Dr. Dre, Elliott Smith, Modest Mouse, TV on the Radio, JAMC, Tom Waits, the Roots, Pulp, Blur, Ladytron, Spoon, Iggy and the Stooges,...
I want to ride my bike.
The Coen Bros. are set to write and direct the... →
Now that the strike is over, when are shows... →
Most importantly, 30 Rock should be back April 10.
The new R.E.M. Single, Supernatural Superserious,...
I’m a chump.
WatchJane Fonda says the C word on The Today Show
WatchThe new Kanye West video that you’ve probably seen already (not for the weak-hearted)
Dave Eggers is writing a novel inspired by Where... →
My kid likes to scream during conference calls.
Sunil is twittering: My kid likes to scream during... →
Sunil is twittering: Just launched Swift, the WAP... →
Just launched Swift, the WAP tool I’ve been working on during my day job: http://swiftmob.com/
Sunil is twittering: That hellish stomach ailment... →
That hellish stomach ailment I had made it to Buzzfeed: http://buzzfeed.com/buzz/Norovirus
Didn’t realize the Grammies were on tonight. Not sure if that says something about me or the Grammies.
Sunil is twittering: Didn't realize the Grammies... →
A great post about recently deceased Sheldon Brown: http://urltea.com/2nhp
Sunil is twittering: A great post about recently... →
Sunil is twittering: Slowly (sadly) realizing I'm... →