How do these live tools help with politics?
This question was just asked a few minutes ago and the main answer I've heard is that it helps with knowing what people's reactions are. It also helps with having a purer interaction with the politicians and others. Real time interactions with politicians is great and helpful because then the message is not filtered or altered by others. You get to see the real person behind the politics.
I think that this is a great advantage, but I don't believe that most people would be able to use it first hand. They would have to wait for it to be published somewhere. Now would that amount of time before it's publication change that "real person" view?
Monday, June 23, 2008
Personal Democracy Forum 2008 - 6th Post
How much are well willing to sell ourselves?
A lot of these webtools beg the question: Just how much are you willing to sell yourself in order to be popular? I mean, I believe that the more people jump in on it, then the more competition you have, which then means you have to do more crazy things in order to get more attention. But how much is too much? As much as I am intrigued by all of this, I can't help but wonder about all the negative applications. One of the things that a panelist here said was that while there are negative content out there, there is also positive content and the market shall naturally shun whats overly questionable.
But still. As one women asked, what would happen if you get addicted to everything and then try to take a break for a week? What would be the psychological effects of the withdrawal? And thats just the tip of the iceberg.
What you guys think about this? What possible negatives can you think of and do you think that limits should be put in place? Or should we just let it grow rapidly?
A lot of these webtools beg the question: Just how much are you willing to sell yourself in order to be popular? I mean, I believe that the more people jump in on it, then the more competition you have, which then means you have to do more crazy things in order to get more attention. But how much is too much? As much as I am intrigued by all of this, I can't help but wonder about all the negative applications. One of the things that a panelist here said was that while there are negative content out there, there is also positive content and the market shall naturally shun whats overly questionable.
But still. As one women asked, what would happen if you get addicted to everything and then try to take a break for a week? What would be the psychological effects of the withdrawal? And thats just the tip of the iceberg.
What you guys think about this? What possible negatives can you think of and do you think that limits should be put in place? Or should we just let it grow rapidly?
Personal Democracy Forum 2008 - 5th post
Right now I'm in a session called "Building and using the World LIVE Web". They are showing us technology that are going to help change the world of streaming video. Basically they have cameras that are uploading video as soon as it takes it making the streaming live (imagine youtube live. Kind of scary, huh?) .
There is also a tool that enable live blogging. Notice how I'm trying to blog as I'm watch, then I have to post it, and then it takes time for you guys to get the content? The tool that is being shown here turns the blogging into a bit like a instant message chat (at least to me).
This is some really great stuff that will help push how we all communicate online. Makes me wonder just where will all this technology go in its evolution. Not only that, but this sort of makes it harder to place limits on if you want to always be watched by others.
There is also a tool that enable live blogging. Notice how I'm trying to blog as I'm watch, then I have to post it, and then it takes time for you guys to get the content? The tool that is being shown here turns the blogging into a bit like a instant message chat (at least to me).
This is some really great stuff that will help push how we all communicate online. Makes me wonder just where will all this technology go in its evolution. Not only that, but this sort of makes it harder to place limits on if you want to always be watched by others.
Should I make this blog more political?
This is a question I've been asking myself for a while, but now as I'm sitting here watching an 8 person discussion (which is slowly turning into a debate...) on political campaign's movements online, I can't help but think about it even more. One of the presentations here talked about how truth is being sacrificed in order to be neutral and I think I may be guilty of such a thing as well. Yet, it was for a good reason - in terms of opinionated truths, my truth will most certainly react badly with someone else's.
I've avoided talking about politics because, like I just said, I felt that it would be a sure fire way of causing trouble online that I don't need. Plus, I would hate to be viewed as a fool for talking about things that I don't really completely understand. The "Truth" that circulates out here is never absolute, no matter how much people claim it to be - Do I really want to add to that clutter?
And sadly, I think my answer is a boldfaced yes. I've noticed that I'm gravitating towards politics more and more nowadays. I read Obama's first book, enjoyed it, and am now halfway through his second work, still finding what he has to say as interesting as I did when I first heard about him. In addition to that, one of the goals I had for this blog at its conception is that it will reflect my own personal growth and pursuit of knowledge. Its only fair that I follow suit with that goal, no matter how much I think it may cause some sort of possible issue.
Now I have no idea how this will manifest itself here and quite frankly I'm almost sickly excited to see what indeed does happen. And the most reassuring thing of all is that I know all of you who reads this will (hopefully) chime in with their own opinions so that we all can learn or at the very least *peacefully* disagree.
p.s. - Whatever trouble may come would definitely be great for the number of hits this blog receives...
I've avoided talking about politics because, like I just said, I felt that it would be a sure fire way of causing trouble online that I don't need. Plus, I would hate to be viewed as a fool for talking about things that I don't really completely understand. The "Truth" that circulates out here is never absolute, no matter how much people claim it to be - Do I really want to add to that clutter?
And sadly, I think my answer is a boldfaced yes. I've noticed that I'm gravitating towards politics more and more nowadays. I read Obama's first book, enjoyed it, and am now halfway through his second work, still finding what he has to say as interesting as I did when I first heard about him. In addition to that, one of the goals I had for this blog at its conception is that it will reflect my own personal growth and pursuit of knowledge. Its only fair that I follow suit with that goal, no matter how much I think it may cause some sort of possible issue.
Now I have no idea how this will manifest itself here and quite frankly I'm almost sickly excited to see what indeed does happen. And the most reassuring thing of all is that I know all of you who reads this will (hopefully) chime in with their own opinions so that we all can learn or at the very least *peacefully* disagree.
p.s. - Whatever trouble may come would definitely be great for the number of hits this blog receives...
My Old (Semi)Forgettten Wiki
Remember that wiki I worked on a few months ago? Remember how I was all gung-ho about having people work on it. Well, things didn't work out like I would have liked. Right now, my poor wiki is just sitting somewhere on the web collecting dust.
I have to change that, and I would like to have all of your help as well.
Very soon (at least within a day or two) I will be posting a little article up here so that you all and read and give me feed back on before I submit it to olpcnews. The article is going to be asking for people in the OLPC community to join the wiki and help to develop it. Sitting here watching this forum has rekindled my desire in watching that site made into something of use - not just taking up useless memory no the internets.
I have to change that, and I would like to have all of your help as well.
Very soon (at least within a day or two) I will be posting a little article up here so that you all and read and give me feed back on before I submit it to olpcnews. The article is going to be asking for people in the OLPC community to join the wiki and help to develop it. Sitting here watching this forum has rekindled my desire in watching that site made into something of use - not just taking up useless memory no the internets.
Personal Democracy Forum 2008 - 4th Post
Right now I'm watching something on how the new media needs to fix itself to be more efficient. A lot of news has given up the search truth in exchange for neutrality by giving us two sides to an issue that should only have one side.
A lot of this discussion centers around if the new media is really the best way to go. The women presenting is really interesting. This is a site that she helps to run.
A lot of this discussion centers around if the new media is really the best way to go. The women presenting is really interesting. This is a site that she helps to run.
Personal Democracy Forum 2008 - Quick Intermission
So yea. I suppose I should have said this before but since I'm blogging as I'm trying to take in whats going on around me, my posts are going to be sort-of crappy. And short. Later on after the conference I'll make some more posts in an attempt to add some sort of organization to them.
George Carlin - Dead at 71
I would like to extend my apologies and condolences to the family and fans of George Carlin. I just heard about his death this morning and was instantly sadden by the news. I have not see a lot of his work, what what I have seen had me laughing for hours. One of my friends just called him "The funnest man of all time". So I'm sure of his fundamental importance to the world.
Rest in Peace George.
heres a link for more about the story.
Rest in Peace George.
heres a link for more about the story.
Personal Democracy Forum 2008 - 3rd post
I can't believe how many people here are live blogging, twittering, etc ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I'm on one of the higher floors in this space and as I look down, the glow of everyone's laptop and/or phone makes me oddly happy. This really is something else. I can't remember the last time I've seen so many computers in one place.
ps - most of the laptops are macs. just saying....
ps - most of the laptops are macs. just saying....
Personal Democracy Forum 2008 - 2nd post
This presentation from the MIrcosoft guy is mind blowing. Hes showing a live visual representation of the blogger sphere. We saw everyone who uploaded a blog mentioning Obama at the moment. And my god it was beautiful.
We just looked at a graph that showed when online blog attention turned from Hilary to Obama and it seems to have happened a month or so it happened in real life. Basically, the online data can be use to predict what may happen in the political pool.
There is a prototype program for following blogs and news. All of this will hopefully give politicians and now people like us a better understand of how these tends work.
We just looked at a graph that showed when online blog attention turned from Hilary to Obama and it seems to have happened a month or so it happened in real life. Basically, the online data can be use to predict what may happen in the political pool.
There is a prototype program for following blogs and news. All of this will hopefully give politicians and now people like us a better understand of how these tends work.
Personal Democracy Forum 2008 ~ Live blogging
Here I am at Lincoln Center for the Personal Democracy Forum, focusing on how technology is changing politics. I'm now watching how social media can be brought together and what are the effects of them on political. A guy from Mircosoft is presenting it.
You know, I can't believe I'm actually here. Rose Theater is amazing.
I'll post more as the day goes on.
You know, I can't believe I'm actually here. Rose Theater is amazing.
I'll post more as the day goes on.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Ideas for Multilingual Center in Brooklyn Public Library
For some months now I've been interning at the Central branch of the Brooklyn Library System. Most of the time I've been working along side the director of a program similar to MOUSE. Some of our work includes setting up a wiki to past along to the children to introduce them to creating content with Web 2.0 items instead of just simply using them. I will continue to work with them on advancing that little wikispace, but now I would like to branch out into another area, namely the Multilingual Center that the library has to offer (If you've been reading this blog for a while, I'm sure you can figure out why I would have an interest in putting my hands on that department...)
After expressing this to the head of the department that I'm interning for, she told me that they'll be happy to get any help I would like to give and that it would be a good idea to come up with a list of ideas that I would like to bring to the table - which leads me to the point of this post: I would like you guys to give me feedback on these ideas and to share your own. Basicaly answer the question of what would you like to see your local library offer if you were aiming to learn a new language.
Now that you all have a taste of what kinds of ideas I'm after, start posting your own thoughts about it.
After expressing this to the head of the department that I'm interning for, she told me that they'll be happy to get any help I would like to give and that it would be a good idea to come up with a list of ideas that I would like to bring to the table - which leads me to the point of this post: I would like you guys to give me feedback on these ideas and to share your own. Basicaly answer the question of what would you like to see your local library offer if you were aiming to learn a new language.
- Have reading groups. Everyone in the group reads the same book and then hold discussions about that book in the target language.
- Hold trips and events geared towards learning more about the culture and people of the target language.
- Find groups outside of the library that deal with the languages we are aiming to focus on and see if we can set some sort of collaboration in motion.
- Start a web project of some kind that aims to help with learning and keeps people up to date with whats going on within the groups - more than likely a blog or anything else that will achieve the same goal.
Now that you all have a taste of what kinds of ideas I'm after, start posting your own thoughts about it.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Time Management: The Use of Systems
You may have noticed this before from my often-irregular posting schedule, but just in case you haven’t I thought I’d just come out and say it.
I am a very busy person.
Now, this is in no way an attempt at being conceited, I am merely saying that I, like many others, happen to be very busy. And at the very core of it, I believe that it is the fault of myself and myself alone. These past two weeks or so have been the best examples of this defect of mine, as you shall soon understand…
Two weeks. That's all. Two weeks and my whole summer, which was already packed with plans, went from an “I can do this, even if just barely” to an “Oh dear god what have I done to myself”. Now I won’t get into those things just yet, (I would like to save them for another post) but they were mentioned to propose a possible solution to this mess.
That solution is the use of a system that helps to keep me afloat. My Japanese teacher phrased it this way: “an individual cannot manage multiple projects. Instead, people set up and maintain systems that manage their projects for them.”
He does seem to have a rather significant argument there. The more I thought about it, the more I began to realize that those adept at being timely with their matters all seem to utilize organizational systems. And what is a system really except for a ritualized process?
After coming home, inspired, from my Japanese lesson, I began the creation of such a system. I’ve started organizing my blogging drafts and programming files into a more structured set of folders and files.
Here are some of the results:
Here’s the folder that houses my blog drafts, information about blogging, and my work with MOUSE. Once opened, the folder looks like this:
There are three more folders for posts that fall into these categories: completed, in progress, and plans and outlines for new unwritten ones.
I have a similar scheme for my programming files. Four folders that will hopefully take care of any of the major sets of data that I will need to work with. Anyways, the nice thing about all of this is that it allows for adjustments to be made quickly, without distraction. I’ll check with you guys in two or so weeks to discuss whether or not this arrangement works. (heres to keep my fingers cross...)
Quick shout-out to my friend Ben for editing this post. He really did a great job. Thanks a lot man.
I am a very busy person.
Now, this is in no way an attempt at being conceited, I am merely saying that I, like many others, happen to be very busy. And at the very core of it, I believe that it is the fault of myself and myself alone. These past two weeks or so have been the best examples of this defect of mine, as you shall soon understand…
Two weeks. That's all. Two weeks and my whole summer, which was already packed with plans, went from an “I can do this, even if just barely” to an “Oh dear god what have I done to myself”. Now I won’t get into those things just yet, (I would like to save them for another post) but they were mentioned to propose a possible solution to this mess.
That solution is the use of a system that helps to keep me afloat. My Japanese teacher phrased it this way: “an individual cannot manage multiple projects. Instead, people set up and maintain systems that manage their projects for them.”
He does seem to have a rather significant argument there. The more I thought about it, the more I began to realize that those adept at being timely with their matters all seem to utilize organizational systems. And what is a system really except for a ritualized process?
After coming home, inspired, from my Japanese lesson, I began the creation of such a system. I’ve started organizing my blogging drafts and programming files into a more structured set of folders and files.
Here are some of the results:
Here’s the folder that houses my blog drafts, information about blogging, and my work with MOUSE. Once opened, the folder looks like this:
There are three more folders for posts that fall into these categories: completed, in progress, and plans and outlines for new unwritten ones.
I have a similar scheme for my programming files. Four folders that will hopefully take care of any of the major sets of data that I will need to work with. Anyways, the nice thing about all of this is that it allows for adjustments to be made quickly, without distraction. I’ll check with you guys in two or so weeks to discuss whether or not this arrangement works. (heres to keep my fingers cross...)
Quick shout-out to my friend Ben for editing this post. He really did a great job. Thanks a lot man.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Just A Random Update...
Lately I’ve been going through the ebook “Becoming an Xcoder”. Its meant to be an introductory course that teaches you the basics of Cocoa and objective-c to prepare you to handle the documentation of Apple’s and others. I’m pretty much enjoying it – the lessons aren’t too hard and they do a good job at teaching the main concepts in a way in which I can get the whole picture. I want to see if I can get started coding really simple things by the middle or end of next week. So far I’m at chapter 3 but I think that chapter 4 is when they’re really get into showing messages on screen and whatnot.
As for the ELP project, last time I checked I heard that my partner was having issues getting Gecko to work properly with the cocoa browser library. That's no good, but after looking around, I think that WebKit might be a good enough alternative to reach the goal that we’re after.
And now, as a added bonus, I have a friend of mine who is really interested in programming for the mac and the iPhone. I think I’m going to help him out with that aim as well. After watching the keynote and all, I’m almost as hyped up as he is. Plus, it would just be fun all around merely to be able to wet my feet a little, gaining as much experience as I can.
I really do think that all of this is going to work. As I look around, I'm surprised by how many connections to people who are interested in all of this that I have. Later in the week I'm trying to make plans to contact a friend of one of my uncles who just so happens to be into Mac development. I'm hoping that he can give me a few pointers or any other sort of information.
There we go, a nice and small update. I can’t believe that I’m actually making headway with all of this. I’m quite proud of myself.
As for the ELP project, last time I checked I heard that my partner was having issues getting Gecko to work properly with the cocoa browser library. That's no good, but after looking around, I think that WebKit might be a good enough alternative to reach the goal that we’re after.
And now, as a added bonus, I have a friend of mine who is really interested in programming for the mac and the iPhone. I think I’m going to help him out with that aim as well. After watching the keynote and all, I’m almost as hyped up as he is. Plus, it would just be fun all around merely to be able to wet my feet a little, gaining as much experience as I can.
I really do think that all of this is going to work. As I look around, I'm surprised by how many connections to people who are interested in all of this that I have. Later in the week I'm trying to make plans to contact a friend of one of my uncles who just so happens to be into Mac development. I'm hoping that he can give me a few pointers or any other sort of information.
There we go, a nice and small update. I can’t believe that I’m actually making headway with all of this. I’m quite proud of myself.
Cocoa ELP Project Update 6/15
Lately I’ve been going through the ebook “Becoming an Xcoder”. Its meant to be an introductory course that teaches you the basics of Cocoa and objective-c to prepare you to handle the documentation of Apple’s and others. I’m pretty much enjoying it – the lessons aren’t too hard and they do a good job at teaching the main concepts in a way in which I can get the whole picture. I want to see if I can get started coding really simple things by the middle or end of next week. So far I’m at chapter 3 but I think that chapter 4 is when they’re really get into showing messages on screen and whatnot.
As for the ELP project, last time I checked I heard that my partner was having issues getting Gecko to work properly with the cocoa browser library. That's no good, but after looking around, I think that WebKit might be a good enough alternative to reach the goal that we’re after.
And now, as a added bonus, I have a friend of mine who is really interested in programming for the mac and the iPhone. I think I’m going to help him out with that aim as well. After watching the keynote and all, I’m almost as hyped up as he is. Plus, it would just be fun all around merely to be able to wet my feet a little, gaining as much experience as I can.
I really do think that all of this is going to work. As I look around, I'm surpirsed by how many connections to people who are interested in all of this that I have. Later in the week I'm trying to make plans to contact a friend of one of my uncles who just so happens to be into Mac development. I'm hoping that he can give me a few pointers or any other sort of information.
There we go, a nice and small update. I can’t believe that I’m actually making headway with all of this. I’m quite proud of myself (lol)
As for the ELP project, last time I checked I heard that my partner was having issues getting Gecko to work properly with the cocoa browser library. That's no good, but after looking around, I think that WebKit might be a good enough alternative to reach the goal that we’re after.
And now, as a added bonus, I have a friend of mine who is really interested in programming for the mac and the iPhone. I think I’m going to help him out with that aim as well. After watching the keynote and all, I’m almost as hyped up as he is. Plus, it would just be fun all around merely to be able to wet my feet a little, gaining as much experience as I can.
I really do think that all of this is going to work. As I look around, I'm surpirsed by how many connections to people who are interested in all of this that I have. Later in the week I'm trying to make plans to contact a friend of one of my uncles who just so happens to be into Mac development. I'm hoping that he can give me a few pointers or any other sort of information.
There we go, a nice and small update. I can’t believe that I’m actually making headway with all of this. I’m quite proud of myself (lol)
Friday, June 13, 2008
Coldplay – Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends Review
Heres a post I wrote for a friend's blog. I figured I should put it up here as well. (Why should his blog get all my hard work, hmm?)
I’ve finally got my ears around this album and let me tell you, this is a great piece of work from them. Coldplay’s fourth studio album “Viva la Vida or Death and all his friends” will not disappoint. I’ve been a fan of Coldplay for quite sometime – listening and like a song here and there, but never enough to buy a whole album from them… Until now. One thing you’ll notice is that the tracks have a different feel from their previous works, but they’re still defiantly “Coldplay-ish”. And that's what it appears that they were aiming for – a new sound to give to their fans. My hat is off to them, for they’ve taken that risk and have actually succeeded.
The album starts off with “Life in Technicolor”, which is a nice little song without any lyrics. Yet still, it does a good job at setting up the rest of the songs. Think of it as a sampler of what’s to come later on.
The next three songs are “Cemeteries of London”, “Lost!”, and “42” continue with picking up the album’s momentum. “Cemeteries of London” and “Lost?” are great to get lost in. (particularly “Lost”… Funny, huh?) “42” has this somber feel to it and then switches to a more giddier sound.
The fifth track is actually a two in one – the first of its kind in this album. It starts off with “Lovers in Japan” and then switches over the “Reign of Love”. “Lovers in Japan” is a strong song - it’s far from being at all mellow. On the other hand, “Reign of Love” is calmer than its predecessor. It smoothes out the mood “Lovers in Japan” started and gives a nice end to the track.
Next up is “Yes” along with the hidden track “Chinese Sleep Chant”. “Yes” starts off with a bit of a drawn out melody (hard to say, but you’ll get it when you listen to it) but then changes directions in a very good way. “Chinese Sleep Chant” like the name implies features a sort of chanting voice for the vocals. The music behind it though is a very good rocky tune to listen to.
Afterwards are the two singles that have been released – “Viva la Vida” and “Violet Hill”. I, like Brandon, enjoyed “Violet Hill” but I think I gravitate more towards “Viva la Vida” for some reason. Who doesn’t like a song referring to the aftermath of a revolution?
“Strawberry Swing” is the 9th track and one of my favorites. There is just something about it – maybe it’s in the fairly upswing-ish way it makes me feel as I listen. I can’t say that it’s truly upbeat or anything, but it is definitely one of the more higher tempo songs you’ll find here.
And finally we conclude with the double track “Death and All His Friends” and “The Escapist”. “Death and All His Friends” starts with a catchy tune from a piano, and then after a while adds a whole array of sounds for a great climax. I still walk down the street repeating, “I don’t wanna follow Death and all of his friends!” “The Escapist” ends the album in a similar way that it began – a dreamy like beat with very limited lyrics.
I would personally suggest heading on down to the iTunes store or wherever you download your music and getting it when it’s released. I’ve noticed that after a day or two of continually listing to it, it grew on me. Going along with Coldplay on their latest musical adventure was quite enjoyable and I, for one, am looking forward of whatever else they have in store.
Note: With the iTunes download you get two bonus tracks, acoustic versions of both “Lost” and “Lovers in Japan”. They sounded really nice acoustic, but I still love their original renderings.
Favs: “Lost”, “Strawberry Swing”, “Lovers in Japan”, “Viva la Vida”, and “Death and All his Friends”
I’ve finally got my ears around this album and let me tell you, this is a great piece of work from them. Coldplay’s fourth studio album “Viva la Vida or Death and all his friends” will not disappoint. I’ve been a fan of Coldplay for quite sometime – listening and like a song here and there, but never enough to buy a whole album from them… Until now. One thing you’ll notice is that the tracks have a different feel from their previous works, but they’re still defiantly “Coldplay-ish”. And that's what it appears that they were aiming for – a new sound to give to their fans. My hat is off to them, for they’ve taken that risk and have actually succeeded.
The album starts off with “Life in Technicolor”, which is a nice little song without any lyrics. Yet still, it does a good job at setting up the rest of the songs. Think of it as a sampler of what’s to come later on.
The next three songs are “Cemeteries of London”, “Lost!”, and “42” continue with picking up the album’s momentum. “Cemeteries of London” and “Lost?” are great to get lost in. (particularly “Lost”… Funny, huh?) “42” has this somber feel to it and then switches to a more giddier sound.
The fifth track is actually a two in one – the first of its kind in this album. It starts off with “Lovers in Japan” and then switches over the “Reign of Love”. “Lovers in Japan” is a strong song - it’s far from being at all mellow. On the other hand, “Reign of Love” is calmer than its predecessor. It smoothes out the mood “Lovers in Japan” started and gives a nice end to the track.
Next up is “Yes” along with the hidden track “Chinese Sleep Chant”. “Yes” starts off with a bit of a drawn out melody (hard to say, but you’ll get it when you listen to it) but then changes directions in a very good way. “Chinese Sleep Chant” like the name implies features a sort of chanting voice for the vocals. The music behind it though is a very good rocky tune to listen to.
Afterwards are the two singles that have been released – “Viva la Vida” and “Violet Hill”. I, like Brandon, enjoyed “Violet Hill” but I think I gravitate more towards “Viva la Vida” for some reason. Who doesn’t like a song referring to the aftermath of a revolution?
“Strawberry Swing” is the 9th track and one of my favorites. There is just something about it – maybe it’s in the fairly upswing-ish way it makes me feel as I listen. I can’t say that it’s truly upbeat or anything, but it is definitely one of the more higher tempo songs you’ll find here.
And finally we conclude with the double track “Death and All His Friends” and “The Escapist”. “Death and All His Friends” starts with a catchy tune from a piano, and then after a while adds a whole array of sounds for a great climax. I still walk down the street repeating, “I don’t wanna follow Death and all of his friends!” “The Escapist” ends the album in a similar way that it began – a dreamy like beat with very limited lyrics.
I would personally suggest heading on down to the iTunes store or wherever you download your music and getting it when it’s released. I’ve noticed that after a day or two of continually listing to it, it grew on me. Going along with Coldplay on their latest musical adventure was quite enjoyable and I, for one, am looking forward of whatever else they have in store.
Note: With the iTunes download you get two bonus tracks, acoustic versions of both “Lost” and “Lovers in Japan”. They sounded really nice acoustic, but I still love their original renderings.
Favs: “Lost”, “Strawberry Swing”, “Lovers in Japan”, “Viva la Vida”, and “Death and All his Friends”
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
WWDC '08
I just finished watching the keynote. And quite frankly I can only say this: OH MY GOD! *runs around like a little fanboy should* Now, I'm happy with all the new updates to the iphone, but sadly I can't talk about it right now. Math final bright and early tomorrow morning, but I'll make a post tomorrow evening or so recaping or whatnot. In the mean time, if you have not watched it yet go here. Also check this out for a nice little surprise (heres a hint: its about snow leopard...)
Is anyone else out there as excited as I am?
edit: go here as well for more info about snow leopard
Is anyone else out there as excited as I am?
edit: go here as well for more info about snow leopard
Friday, June 6, 2008
Blog Carnival '08 - Update 5/6
I’m glad to see how many people I have that are interested and willing to take part in this. To you all, I sincere thank you. Now here are some more details about the carnival:
• I’ve decided to lengthen the event to incorporate the last week of July as well, effectively making it two weeks rather than the originally proposed idea of just one. I figure that this will give everyone more time to write and play around with what they want to say. Also I’m trying to take into account that things may pop up and having more time to organize ourselves may benefit us all.
• Everyone who has signed up and/or thinking about signing up should go check out the comments of the last carnival post and visit the other blogs if you haven’t already. Get out there and check out the landscape; reach out and contact the other bloggers by leaving comments or emailing them. Go develop relationships now so that when the time comes, there isn’t this uneasy awkwardness to posting on someone’s blog who you’ve never talked to. Not only that, but a lot of blogging relies on our relationships with others. If you want to be more popular in the blogging sphere then use this event as the training grounds on how to reach out to others online.
• In the spirit of reaching out, as the days get closer and closer to the event, I would like for everyone to at least mention to their readers of whats to come. I think that it might be a bit shocking to randomly find a post on a blog that is not by the normal author without some kind of proper warning. Also guest bloggers may want to have something in which they introduce themselves. Just merely common etiquette…
Anyways, I may have said this before but I would like to see if I can get a nice little emblem or logo that can be posted to our blogs to show that we are involved / was involved once its all over. This may be simply idealistic of me, but somehow I would find it cool to do this. If anyone is willing to help out that is good with some kind of artsy program, leave me a comment saying so. Also, just leave a comment telling me what you lot think about all of this.
Thanks once again for wanting to participate.
Ps: the registration is not closed. If anyone wants in, just do what I said before and you’re in.
• I’ve decided to lengthen the event to incorporate the last week of July as well, effectively making it two weeks rather than the originally proposed idea of just one. I figure that this will give everyone more time to write and play around with what they want to say. Also I’m trying to take into account that things may pop up and having more time to organize ourselves may benefit us all.
• Everyone who has signed up and/or thinking about signing up should go check out the comments of the last carnival post and visit the other blogs if you haven’t already. Get out there and check out the landscape; reach out and contact the other bloggers by leaving comments or emailing them. Go develop relationships now so that when the time comes, there isn’t this uneasy awkwardness to posting on someone’s blog who you’ve never talked to. Not only that, but a lot of blogging relies on our relationships with others. If you want to be more popular in the blogging sphere then use this event as the training grounds on how to reach out to others online.
• In the spirit of reaching out, as the days get closer and closer to the event, I would like for everyone to at least mention to their readers of whats to come. I think that it might be a bit shocking to randomly find a post on a blog that is not by the normal author without some kind of proper warning. Also guest bloggers may want to have something in which they introduce themselves. Just merely common etiquette…
Anyways, I may have said this before but I would like to see if I can get a nice little emblem or logo that can be posted to our blogs to show that we are involved / was involved once its all over. This may be simply idealistic of me, but somehow I would find it cool to do this. If anyone is willing to help out that is good with some kind of artsy program, leave me a comment saying so. Also, just leave a comment telling me what you lot think about all of this.
Thanks once again for wanting to participate.
Ps: the registration is not closed. If anyone wants in, just do what I said before and you’re in.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Blog Carnival '08 - Open Registration
Alright everyone. In keeping with my mental schedule of things, its now registration time. All those who would like to join, please leave a comment saying so along with your blog's address. I have to start seeing who really wants to be apart of it and how to organize everyone. Remember, this is open to anyone and everyone so come on down and sign up. This should be a lot of fun...
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