July 2003 Archives
July 31, 2003
Site Launch: E-Rok.com
I’ve got a new website to check out. I just finished a site for my buddy Eric André. I enlisted a little help from Chad Pugh for a header graphic and the little home icon. Gotta give props. Either way, wait no longer, behold:
If you like, or dislike it, or notice anything looking just a little odd, use the comment feature below. Oooh, and remember…windows SUCKS!
July 25, 2003
rebeccamiller.org: ReDesign
I just did a redesign for Becky’s website. Most of the work was done to the portfolio section. I think it looks nice, and I call this version 1.5.
[http://www.rebeccamiller.org/]
Please comment below with any weirdness you see. I haven’t even had a chance to test it under windows yet.
Veggie Fuels Feed Bottom Line
This little article made me real happy to read. I want a diesel so badly now.
Although environmental concerns are the main selling points for alternative fuels like straight vegetable oil or biodiesel, consumers and businesses are finding another compelling reason to drive green — money. By James Bernard Frost. [Wired News]
July 23, 2003
Congress to bikers: Get a car
Doh!
A house subcommittee has voted to cut all funding for bike paths and other pollution-free transportation programs. [Salon]
Hotter Than July: Bass Lake
These last few weeks have been pretty hot. Perfect for a dip in the lake, eh?July 19, 2003
I’m actually on vinyl!
I got my test pressings this week! It was pretty exciting to get to finally listen to my music on vinyl. I also recieved the proof for the album jacket, and I’m in the finishing stages of the mini-website for the album. Everything is moving along quite nicely.
I’m planning on having a record release party either August 7th or 8th, here in the north bay. Since I’m flying to the east coast on the 9th, I might also try to put something together in Boston. Watch this site for more info.
July 14, 2003
Sheera has a another great article
This one is near and dear to my heart:
How British vegetarians have become unwitting consumers of GM food
Those durned brits.</sarcasm>
I’ve discovered that the Independent website only hosts free articles for 1 week. After that you have to pay to read them. So, you’ve got until this Sunday.
July 13, 2003
Weapons of Mass Destruction
If you go to google, type “weapons of mass destruction”, and then click on the feeling lucky button you will get this page
July 11, 2003
{Last.fm} - the best radio station ever
For the last day or so, I’ve just been listening to this great internet radio station called last.fm. This thing is pretty sweet. Instead of sending the same stream out to everyone (like a traditional radio), last.fm sends each listener there own separate channel with music fitted to their taste. It gets cooler: when you’re listening, if you don’t like the current song you click the change button and it skips the song. If only the radio in my car could do this! Last.fm then keeps track of which songs you like and don’t like, compares your taste with that of other listeners and creates a playlist geared towards you.
The philosophy is summed up pretty nicely here:
It’s like when you compare record collections with your friends. You find out, that you have a lot of records in common, so the assumption is close, that you would also enjoy your friends’ other records, which you don’t have.
They basically let a computer program create the playlists, they’re not featuring artists just because a label pays them. If a track gets played, it’s because you and people with similar taste have already shown that you like it. New tracks get thrown in at random.
I’ve been listening for a while now, and it really seems quite solid. The more you listen, the better your playlist gets. Give it a try:
July 08, 2003
Great Site on Tiwanaku
I found a great site on the history of Tiwanaku. It has some awesome photos, even a great desktop pic!
http://www.jqjacobs.net/andes/tiwanaku.html
July 06, 2003
Final Draft for Album Cover
Oh boy, this is a piece of my future album cover. I don’t think there are any errors, but if anybody sees some glaring mistake please let me know right away. I’ll be sending it to the printers sometime this week.
July 01, 2003
Report From Arizona
Well, I’m in Arizona. The heat is pretty unbearable, yesterday it was almost 110˚. What fun! I found this entry in my Grandma’s encyclopedia. If you can’t read it, it says,’Donkey: see Ass.’