Aug 2009
Out of Town Notice
08/25/09 22:37 Filed in: Misc
I will be out of town October 1st till the 6th. Looks like i’ll have to push the return of Xuan Designs, LLC until later in the month. I’m thinking I might officially re-open business some time mid-month instead. More news to come.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
This just in, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are also playing on Friday Oct. 2, 2009 at ACL Festival!
YEAH YEAH YEAHS
Friday, October 02, 2009
08:30 - 09:45
Location: AMD (West) ACL Festival
http://www.yeahyeahyeahs.com/
“By the time the Yeah Yeah Yeahs released their 2003 full-length debut, Fever to Tell, the New York City trio already had indie-rock stardom in the bag. Formed in 2000 by art-student-turned-punk-rock frontwoman Karen O, guitarist Nick Zinner and drummer Brian Chase, the young band gathered buzz fast and furiously with its first EP and opening for acts like the Strokes and the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion both throughout the States and across Europe. Interscope signed the band, and Fever t” -- http://2009.aclfestival.com/band/yeah-yeah-yeahs
Also on that Friday is Andrew Bird, Blitzen Trapper, Medeski Martin & Wood, Thievery Corporation, School of Seven Bells, and Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3.
YEAH YEAH YEAHS
Friday, October 02, 2009
08:30 - 09:45
Location: AMD (West) ACL Festival
http://www.yeahyeahyeahs.com/
“By the time the Yeah Yeah Yeahs released their 2003 full-length debut, Fever to Tell, the New York City trio already had indie-rock stardom in the bag. Formed in 2000 by art-student-turned-punk-rock frontwoman Karen O, guitarist Nick Zinner and drummer Brian Chase, the young band gathered buzz fast and furiously with its first EP and opening for acts like the Strokes and the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion both throughout the States and across Europe. Interscope signed the band, and Fever t” -- http://2009.aclfestival.com/band/yeah-yeah-yeahs
Also on that Friday is Andrew Bird, Blitzen Trapper, Medeski Martin & Wood, Thievery Corporation, School of Seven Bells, and Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3.
ACL After Shows
I found out that tickets for the ACL Festival 2009 were sold out. No single-day passes, no VIP 3-day (as if I could afford), or General Admission. I’m thinking it was the smart thing to buy early. Because of that thinking, I decided to buy the Aftershow tickets (Grizzly Bear & !!!) as well. This is turning out to be the most expensive concert i’ve ever paid for : ) If you include plane ticket, 3 day pass, and 2 aftershow events...that adds up to wicked good time!
* Note: As of Aug. 24, 2009 there’s still Aftershow tickets available on the ACL Festival website.
* Note: As of Aug. 24, 2009 there’s still Aftershow tickets available on the ACL Festival website.
Keymote
08/23/09 18:55 Filed in: Tech
This month’s iPhone App pick is Keymote. Super convenient and easy to use.
Keymote allows you to control your computer using single-button key commands, rather than attempting complicated finger-acrobatics. Install the Keymote Receiver and pair it with your iPhone. Once connected, you can use your iPhone to control programs such as Front Row, Finder, GaragBand, Hulu Desktop, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc... You can customize keyboard shortcuts to decrease the use of combination keys. How nice of them to include such features.
Keymote allows you to control your computer using single-button key commands, rather than attempting complicated finger-acrobatics. Install the Keymote Receiver and pair it with your iPhone. Once connected, you can use your iPhone to control programs such as Front Row, Finder, GaragBand, Hulu Desktop, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc... You can customize keyboard shortcuts to decrease the use of combination keys. How nice of them to include such features.
"Preventive Detention, at What Cost?"
08/22/09 13:15 Filed in: Misc
Shahid Buttar emailed an article he wrote for Huffington Post. Check it out: Preventive Detention, at What Cost?. Shahid is a civil rights lawyer, hip-hop MC, independent columnist, and simply put...a good guy. Thanks for the words Mr. Buttar.
Mint.com Updates
Mint.com updated their services with the new Planning and Trends tools. Also, editing Your Profile has been improved. To be honest, I dislike managing money. Mint’s clean interface and functionality is all enjoyable enough that I forget about my money woes. Getting account updates may take more than a “moment” but that probably varies based on the server and bank.
Echo Expansion
08/21/09 12:00 Filed in: Music
Chairman, “buy the Porter Records compilation. It’s out there!”
Mad Men 3
08/19/09 02:09 Filed in: Misc
Mad Men Season 3 Episode 1 “Out of Town” was another shocker. What’s new? Peter's victory dance and Salvator’s coming out were laugh-out-loud hilarious! Don Draper, “There will be fat years and there will be lean years, but it is going to rain”.
Episode 2 “My Old Kentucky Home”. Peggy gets high! And shows her secretary who’s the boss.
Episode 2 “My Old Kentucky Home”. Peggy gets high! And shows her secretary who’s the boss.
Yesterday, Today
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