I upgraded to Groove 3.0 a few days ago and I’m blown away. It’s lightning fast, easy to use, great to look at and the new features (like file synchronization) are brilliant. I’m thrilled for my friends at Groove who have developed this amazing product. I’m also not at all surprised at how cool it is. I’ve used Groove to plan a trip around … Read More Groove 3.0 is brilliant
Marcus Grimm has an excellent story featuring an on-the-edge, penguin-suited hockey mascot in the latest version of NFG. Go on and order a copy then.
That’s right. The wonderfully talented Alicia Gifford is in Narrative Magazine, along with Joyce Carol Oates, Lynn Freed and Rick Bass (and others). Read her story.
I firmly believe that cell-phones are the cigarette of the 21st century. Think about it, people pull them out when they are alone for more than three seconds and stick them to their ear not worrying about whether or not they are causing a brain tumor or whether or not they are going to veer into the other lane in traffic and kill someone … Read More cell-phone film festival
Here’s wishing the lovely and talented Jordan Rosenfeld a happy birthday today!
Found this news: CNN.com: MIT names first woman president on Slashdot. The new president, Susan Hockfield, was previously the provost at Yale. She sounds like a hot shit, indeed: “She brings to MIT an outstanding record as teacher, scientist and inspirational leader with a reputation for bringing out the best in all the people with whom she works,” MIT Corporation Chairman Dana G. Mead … Read More First female president at MIT
Just reread Richard Ford’s Rock Springs, an amazing collection of short stories. Each one is its own little world of isolation and redemption. Where boys or men learn how to feel something new or learn how to let go of something old. I love them all, but the message that sticks with me longest is from “Sweethearts”: Somehow, and for no apparent reason, your … Read More Rock Springs, by Richard Ford
Okay, so I am absolutely VILE for not always reading litrahtooor, but sometimes I need to cleanse my palate and, you know, just read for fun and entertainment. Anyway, I read a couple of fun books this past weekend, both handed over to my by friends (i.e. I didn’t buy them). Being Committed by Anna Maxted (think this one is only out in the … Read More some chick lit I’ve read recently
from post #68: Costas* says, “I’m worried about something. I’m worried you’ll hate me if you know.” I don’t say, “Thanks for telling me. I look forward to talking further next session.” I’m too curious. There’s something about Costas* that encourages a no-bullshit approach, so I say, “well you left that ’till the last minute, din’tcha. You can either sit back down for another … Read More andrew tibbetts on the doorknob disclosure
The brilliant new issue of edifice WRECKED is now live, including a kick-ass flash entitled “Bleeder” by Ellen Meister.
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