Monthly Archives: March 2007

Ask Dan #15

Q: what is your favorite kitchen utensil? A: Chris, you’ve asked a question that is very dear to my heart, as I enjoy cooking so much. I revel as excitedly about culinary gear as I do the latest tech gadgetry. … Continue reading

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I do solemnly swear…

Slate had an interesting article posted today regarding potential alternatives to the standard hand-on-Bible oath – all intended for Mr. Rove, should he actually appear before Congressional panels.

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BBC is Twitter-pated

Looks like a gentleman in London has created a host of “Twitter bots” that essentially auto-update with the headline ticker from BBC News’ website. I’m totally digging the BBC World bot, and follow it on Twitter. It’s like a free … Continue reading

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Slow Foggy Week

What do you write when it’s a slow, foggy week? A post about how slow and foggy you feel during said week. Really…it’s pretty dull around here lately. Although I AM finally rebuilding my blog…slowly, foggily, but surely.

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Twitter-pated

Alright, so I’m getting sucked in. Call it inane. Call it a waste. I think it’s fun, at least for now. Go check out Twitter, and then look me up. UPDATE: Okay, so the Twitter site is slow as molasses … Continue reading

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Pitt 84, VCU 79

Crumbs. After engineering an AMAZING comeback late in the second half, VCU couldn’t go without fouling in a nail-biting overtime, costing us the victory. So I’m a little bummed right now. I tell you what, VCU had better pay Anthony … Continue reading

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Ask Dan #14

Q: if you really had the cheat as your sidekick would you really kick him? Would you let him have light switch rave parties? What kind of stuff would he do for you as a sidekick? A: You bet your … Continue reading

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VCU 79, Duke 77

Oh man, that was a nail-biter of a game. Coming back from an egregious early deficit, my Rams managed to stick close to Duke’s score throughout the last 3/4 of the game, occasionally hopping into the lead for fleeting moments. … Continue reading

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Friend Rock

Cool essay about an interesting musical context by Sufjan Stevens.

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Close to the Edge of Hip-Hop

My musical mind is almost about to explode. Indie-Hip-Hop emcee Busdriver has sampled Yes’ “Close to the Edge” – specifically the “…I get up, I get down” portion from the middle of the track. Wow, interesting song, cool groove, and … Continue reading

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