There has been nothing short of an uproar regarding the recent changes to Tribe.net’s design and interface. Longtime users of the site began viral reactionary content creation which is making effective use of community building to voice discord with the direction of a website. The changes were rolled out on January 18th and the response… Continue reading Viral Reactionary Content Creation and Personal Equity – Web User's Rights in Web 2.0
Author: rob
Ordained!
I have been ordained as a minister! Yes! I now am qualified for the following: Perform Baptisms Performing Weddings Performing and Speaking at Funerals Visiting the sick Counseling Establishing New Congregations Ordaining others I have already done items two, three, four and five–which leaves baptisms, creating a congregation and ordaining my own clergymen and women.… Continue reading Ordained!
Mondays
A lot of people complain about Mondays. People say, “I have to go back to work!” and give this unhappy face that elicits pity from anyone else who has ever had to “go back to work.” But I was just thinking–“Wow. Monday. I made it through the weekend. I’m still alive! That’s great!” Mondays should… Continue reading Mondays
Sirius Satellite Radio Lacks Quality Internet Listener Experience
An overview of the poor internet listening experience provided by Sirius Satellite Radio, and reasoning as to why this might be the case.
Most Melodramatic New Years Eve Ever.
‘ve had some pretty awesome New Years Eve’s. Last year I was with close friends at a great house party, the year before we were at Kells. This year we decided to try out Pioneer Courthouse Square–big mistake! It sucked.
The Spark That Creates Life
I was cruising The Drudge Report for some brain relief after five hours of focus and came upon this article on creating synthetic life forms. The article is about a scientist named Craig Venter who is trying to create life from scratch. Craig’s credentials are pretty good. Previously he helped sequence the first privately-held map… Continue reading The Spark That Creates Life
Google Search Packaged for Sale
Just a quick note to point out that Google is not your aunt May who bakes you muffins and tucks you in when you’re sick. While it has earned the mass belief that it is the best way to find information, it has also somehow aquired the golden halo that mac users feel towards Apple’s… Continue reading Google Search Packaged for Sale
Portland Santacon 2005 – Cacophony Society Descends Upon Portland
A few hundred Santas take to the streets of Portland
Why My Sony Walkman D-NE320 is Better than your iPod Could Ever Be
I have a long-standing rant against Apple’s iPod and iTunes system of consumer enslavement, and have managed to stay well away from their products. I’m afraid things have not gone as well for my friends. I’ve wanted to explain my hatred for the iPod in so many words for some time and my recent purchase… Continue reading Why My Sony Walkman D-NE320 is Better than your iPod Could Ever Be
Hacking the Drop Kick Murphys
I needed a new flyer for my obsessive-compulsive Dave Matthews Band fan site. I have some obsessive fans on the board who are willing to help promote the site at shows. They’re like the Jehova’s Witnesses of the DMB fan community. I ran across a flyer for an old Dropkick Murphys / Sex Pistols show… Continue reading Hacking the Drop Kick Murphys