July 2008
35 posts
Telecom Amnesty Foes Lobby Obama Using Obama Tech... →
I support Obama but not his position on telecom amnesty. It raises questions for me about how much change he is actually willing to lead.
Elgin Opera House →
Elgin Opera House looks like one of those cultural gems that just seems so extraordinary in its rural, mountain setting.
KEXP 90.3 FM - where the music matters →
Arguably the best radio station in the US for its mix of the latest on the indie scene and local music native to Seattle, Portland and the Pacific Northwest.
June 2008
53 posts
portland to Fossil, OR - Google Maps →
171 miles - back road journey.
Fossil, OR to Ukiah, OR - Google Maps →
satellite view: fossil to ukiah
Portland, OR to Joseph, OR - Google Maps →
It’s that last stretch from LaGrande to Joseph that makes this trip a doozy.
Fossil, OR to Ukiah, OR - Google Maps →
Photo overlay of Oregon map: Fossil to Ukiah
Techmeme →
techmeme news
I'm Not A Red Sox Fan But This Is Awesome
They go to the games together, read the stats and stay up late watching their Red Sox on TV.
And now they are podcasters. Harmon Lewis and his 10-year-old son, Ben, have been chosen to be the podcasters for RedSoxCasters, a fan oriented podcast that is all about the Red Sox. Ben’s sister sings the opening song.
How cool. I’m a die hard Yankees fan and even this I can appreciate.
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WatchI am trying to set a preview image in Viddler. It’s not easy. When I upload a video, Viddler auto sets an image, usually a frame that is 5 to 6 seconds into the video. Setting a new preview image does not seem to work. I have repeatedly clicked on the ”+” icon and then “set thumbnail.” But the change never shows in the Viddler player on the web page. Is there a trick that I can do in...
Snipperoo: Commercial Widget Distribution... →
Snipperoo: Commercial Widget Distribution Platforms
A little dated but still a decent review of widget ditribution platforms.
WatchI created a simple Sprout Builder widget. Very easy.
WatchAnswer five questions about your travel destination and Offbeat Guides will deliver a guidebook to your door. Cost: $24.95.
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Doc Searls: What You Frame Is What You Get
In response to Doc Searls post this morning:
In the past few years, content has continued to spread as a term to describe poems, essays, illustrations, music and the endless other forms of personal expression. What deserves protection so these forms of personal expression do not become illegal acts? Should the pipes and containers that hold digital media be protected? If we do not protect the...
WatchThrow Me The Statue
Discovered via: soma.fm
Goddamit, I Don't Want To Go To Bed
I hate this time of night. I either stay up and suffer the next day or get to bed and feel some semblance of rest in the morning.
Goddamit, I don’t want to go to bed!
Frig. Good night.
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WatchOceanside, Or.
How We Use iterasi →
FriendFeed And What Happens When The Party Gets... →
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WatchI have the Summize page open for “obama.” I left it open last night. This morning, more than 5,000 new tweets. About every ten to 15 minutes, the real time results show how many new tweets have appared since I last refreshed. Looks like obama gets about 60 to 70 new tweets every 10 minutes or so. Interesting that “obama” is not one of the trending topics but...
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WatchObama says “let’s have a chat.” I like that about Obama. He reaches out. He makes the first move. He is in control. What can Hilary say? No? She has to agree. Adn she did.
Good. That’s encouraging.
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WatchJudy and I are getting married on the 4th of July, followed by a honeymoon to Eastern Oregon. Starting to use iterasi to save places where we may go. The Bronze Antler in Joseph, Or. gets good reviews. Joseph, by the way, is known for their artists who specialize in bronze castings.