31st
January
2011
Funny thing; a special guest on the evening news brought back memories of my first effort to Dance, as opposed to jumping around in a genetic response to fiddle music. In town, for a concert, Chubby Checker. And yes, he still teaches the Twist.
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posted in education |
30th
January
2011
Welcome to party town. I’m a little short on capital letters right now, but given the start of Carnaval two nights ago, I should be able to find some extras, once the tourists are through with them.
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posted in travel |
29th
January
2011
Sometimes, all it takes is a decent format. MP3 is one. EPUB is another. A way to make media fit the player, rather than requiring a plethora of gadgets to get around the idiotic notion that the consumer won’t notice.
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posted in computing |
28th
January
2011
Another week over, almost another month. No big deal; there are more to come. I wonder if (some day in the future) I’ll miss the routine.
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posted in economy |
27th
January
2011
Contrary to what the advertising industry tells you, the best thing on TV is not the ads. I’ve tried the model “with” and the model “without”, and in the absence…
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posted in Idol |
26th
January
2011
Over the last twenty-five years, I’ve waited for a lot of public transport. Tonight, for the first time, I stood on the wrong side of the street and learned that there is a consequence. The bus didn’t make an exception.
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posted in travel |
25th
January
2011
Never doubt it, not for a minute. The rich aren’t like you and me. They don’t think of themselves in the same way.
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posted in economy |
24th
January
2011
Let’s play the “What’s it like outside?” game. The one that goes “wet vs dry”, and “hot vs cold”. I’d throw in “windy vs calm”, but that only matters when you can’t keep a straight face in the draft. Today, the local weather service page made things clear; it was cold enough to make one believe in the mitts and tuque fashion statement.
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posted in Wx |
23rd
January
2011
Be still, my beating heart! I am running on adrenalin, riding my unstoppable armchair. Sorry, that’s a blended confusion between my life and this afternoon’s movie feature.
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posted in music |
22nd
January
2011
And in the end, he said what had to be said, and everyone applauded. Around the world.
Tonight, the king spoke to me; across the years and the ocean wide. He overcame his fear, looked the monster in its eye and delivered his text, as if he’d been born to the role. And I believed him. We’ve just finished watching The King’s Speech, starring Colin Firth. I had read the reviews, had an idea of the basic premise, went willingly into the fray. And came out pleased.
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posted in media |