Rubber Biscuit
Remember the Rubber Biscuit song that Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi performed in the Blues Brothers movie? Who knew that the hard to understand, seemingly nonsensical song had real lyrics!? The Chips – … Read more
Sorry, I Can’t Answer That Question
According to the USA Patriot Act, librarians face criminal penalties if they inform their patrons that they are under investigation by the FBI. While this prior restraint on free speech is categorically unconstitutional, … Read more
Takin’ it to the (virtual) Streets
Computer game publisher Electronic Arts, creator of the fantastically popular Sims line of computer games, has recently announced a virtual, interactive, online Sims experience called, oddly enough, the Sims Online. That in and … Read more
Another Look at Dorothea Lange’s Migrant Mother
The New Times, serving San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara Counties, has an in-depth look behind the story of one of the most memorable photographs of the american depression, Migrant Mother. Taking … Read more
Who’s Gonna Stop Us?
John Perry Barlow, a well known electronic freedom fighter, takes a long, occasionally bordering on a rant, but always sensible look at the recent Congressional actions which will allow the shrub to unleash … Read more
West Wing Watch
I don’t watch much TV, but West Wing caught my eye last year, and I’ve enjoyed it ever since. If you like the show, or are just curious about it, the West Wing … Read more
TIVO Upgraded; More Stuff I’ll Never Find Time to Watch
I just finished upgrading my TIVO. (Whoohoo! 🙂 It’s previous, default storage capacity was 9-30 hours, depending on the stored image quality. I can now record 40-150 hours after adding additional storage to … Read more