iTunes Legal Questions
Monday, March 29th, 2004 Posted in Music | 7 Comments »So here's an iTunes question: Say I buy a song on iTunes and then later buy the actual CD. When I rip that CD into iTunes, I now have two versions of said song, both legally acquired. What can I do ...
The Presidential Comedian
Saturday, March 27th, 2004 Posted in Politics | 3 Comments »At a recent media dinner President George W. Bush gave a speech laced with laughter. I know -- quite a shock. The speech included the White House Election Year Photo Album -- basically a bunch of candid photos backed with ...
Adopt a Monkey
Thursday, March 25th, 2004 Posted in Monkey News | 7 Comments »Now the Hunger Site is helping more than people. You can adopt your very own red howler monkey to make sure it's fed and cared for while being taught to survive in the wild.
Media Bias
Thursday, March 25th, 2004 Posted in Media | 4 Comments »I hate to take the time to post this, but it seems worth pointing out. Last month ABC News did a story on Biblical belief and anti-semitism, basically trying to add some back story to the charge that Mel Gibsons's ...
Pete the Porno Puppet
Thursday, March 25th, 2004 Posted in Sexuality | 3 Comments »Those gutsy fellows at XXXchurch.com have filmed a public service announcement with porn director James DiGiorgio. The commercial features "Pete the Porno Puppet" encouraging parents to keep their kids away from pornography. It's an odd pairing, drawing flack from all sides, ...
I’m a Publisher
Wednesday, March 24th, 2004 Posted in Writing | 2 Comments »Seems like I've rambled about this before, but some random guy (link via kottke) was talking about the ability to be your own publisher. He took a public domain book, found a version online, and made his own edition of ...
Unbelievable
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2004 Posted in Music | 2 Comments »Amazing. The American Idol reject has his own album. An iTunes exclusive. What's really amazing is that Fox set this guy up as a complete loser to grab ratings. For some reason we like to watch people be humiliated, and the ...
Don’t Taunt the Gorilla
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2004 Posted in Monkey News | 1 Comment »A gorilla escaped from his exhibit last week at the Dallas Zoo and attacked three people before being shot to death by police. Now zoo officials say two teen boys were seen throwing rocks or ice at the gorilla shortly ...
The Passion of Youth (part 2)
Monday, March 22nd, 2004 Posted in Movies | No Comments »It's that time once again to grow out the beard and put on the annual Passion play. Last year the youth group needed a Jesus, and I obliged. This year I'm doing it again. But what's so funky about this year ...
Confessions of a Semi-Successful Author
Monday, March 22nd, 2004 Posted in Writing | 5 Comments »Another wet blanket for the fire of being a published author: "The Confessions of a Semi-Successful Author" (from Salon.com premium -- you need to be a subscriber or watch a short commercial). Stories like this are always semi-depressing. Though this one ...
