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KQED Forum. Philip Shenon -- "The Commission" -- Forum welcomes New York Times reporter Philip Shenon for a conversation about his new book, "The Commission: The Uncensored History of the 9/11 Investigation." The text raises questions about the 9/11 Commission report.
Audio archive will eventually be posted at that link.
From the a little behind the times department: Anyone use Skype? What's your experience?
Will be down in New Orleans for a few days in April, ostensibly for Jazzfest, but with nutria bringing 5 bucks a tail it might be a good time to earn a little extra pocket money.
Where's the damn snow pictures, come on someone, hurry up before it turns black.
http://www.phillesh.net/philzonepages/friends_stuff/setlists/080204.html
Typographical humor. New word:
keming. noun. The result of improper kerning.
dumb and dumber in america
next thurs i will be attending the premiere of the "rock opera" Tonya and Nancy, and just heard Ms. Harding herself will be in attendance. all in a day's work. http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2008/02/real_tonya_will_rock_out_with.html
space shuttle images
Wild Toronto cartoons from Rosemary Mosco of Bird and Moon.
beantown
On a clear September day in 1776, smoke rose from lower Manhattan as the British advanced into the city. From his headquarters on the Morris-Jumel estate, Gen. George Washington may have paused in the shade of a young elm tree to take in the scene.
Today, that tree still stands in what is now Washington Heights, though at about 110 feet tall and almost six feet in diameter, it is doubtful that Washington would recognize it. Affectionately known by locals as "the dinosaur," this living witness to those events 230 years ago it is now one of 25 trees in New York City that will be preserved—through cloning.
I'm still trying to get my mind around yesterday's news that Exxon's 2007 profit of 40 billion dollars equates to 1,300 dollars a second.
hectors video pics
While sitting at your desk lift your right foot off the ground and start making clockwise circles with it. Now raise your right hand in the air and draw the number 6. Your foot will switch to making counter clockwise circles.
Huh? Found here.
Googles guru of giving (from Economist)
They hired Dr Larry Brilliant.....and what did he do in the past??
Dr for the Greatful Dead in the 60's/70's, worked for WHO in India on a successful smallpox-eradication programme, created Seva (with some help from the G Dead) helped 3M people to not go blind, CEO of two public firms, and was co-founder of The Well.
Looking forward to what they can do!!
Apparently the first NY State record for Scott’s Oriole, in Union Square Park 1/24/08. Seen as early as 12/4/07, it was initially reported as an Orchard Oriole, but when photos were posted online yesterday experts suggested Scott’s, a southwestern species. 100+ birders showed up today and the bird was pretty cooperative, frequenting the plantings adjacent to the statue of Gandhi. It was generally held to be a Scott’s, though some thought it too small, and the lack of white tail tips could be cage wear, indicating an escapee, but everyone hopes it’s a legitimate bird. A lot of online analysis is apt to ensue.
hi everyone!
Just want to invite you to some upcoming shows of mine
Feb 7- Andrew Kreps Gallery, NYC
March 13- The Hugh Lane Museum, Dublin
March 28- Gallery MinMIn, Tokyo
Not sure of the travel dates on the overseas shows, but if anyone wants to come, I can tell you the travel dates as soon as I know. Also email addresses to me, for my mailing list, if you can
omniroot at gmail.com
fashion collective Number (N)ine just debuted their fall 08 men's collection, inspired by Portland. Funny, Steve left the house this morning in the exact same outfit.
Northern Goshawk, immature, in Prospect Park 1/19/08.
idiomocracy:
posh -
When sailing from England to the eastern parts of the Empire (India etc) the north (port) side of the ship was more comfortable as it was shaded from the sun in the southern sky. When returning it was the starboard side that was to the north, shaded, and preferred by the passengers. Wealthy travelers could afford to pay extra for these preferences and therefore their baggage was marked P.O.S.H......Port Out Starboard Home.
Keep your shirt on! -
Shirts in the earlier days were rather expensive, so when a bloke was thinking of fighting someone he would take of his shirt. So if you had a grievance with a person and he began to take off his shirt (in other words, I don't want to fight with you.)