In case you missed, 229 more songs have been released in the 2006 SXSW Band Showcase Bittorrent. Just in time too, I’ve only got 331 left from the first batch.
Author Archives: Garrick van Buren
Amazing Race Season 9 – Episode 3
The hippies (BJ & Tyler) are playing better than anyone yet – in any season. They’re playfulness at the beginning of this episode – greeting everyone at the zip line by jumping on their cars – is what this is race is all about. “I was hoping we wouldn’t have to go to Russia.” – …
First Crack 75. Jen and Garrick Talk About Being New Parents
On a drive this past weekend, Jen thought it was time we talked about being new parents. Everything you’d expect is in here; guilt, funny clothes, guilt, awkwardness, diapers, mommy-and-me classes, dad-and-son catch, and thoughts on starting solid foods. Yes, we’re still armchair parents at heart. Listen to Jen and Garrick Talk About Being New …
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2701 31st Ave NE Has Sold
Though it’s blown over and buried under six inches of fresh powder, a ‘SOLD’ sign was added to the ‘For Sale’ sign in front of the house this weekend. Details to follow.
City Pages Asks Silly Questions, I Answer
A little light-hearted fun this Friday, after a pretty tough week. City Pages’ 5 Silly Questions: Garrick Van Buren Thanks Corey.
Startbucks
Based on Greg Olsen’s Going Bedouin article, “Startbucks” defines a small team of entrepreneurs, 3-5 people, working on the next great business from geographically disparate coffee houses, collaborating via internet access. In the Experience Economy, this is free office space for the price of coffee (in contrast to free coffee for the price of office …
First Crack 74. Uplifting the AmigoFish with Dave Slusher
As part of the Dave Slusher 2006 Over-Exposure Tour, Dave and I talked about his AmigoFish and the Uplifter.org projects. Upfront I talk about: Laughing with my son The March 25, 2006 Uplifter Minnesota Weblog, Podcast, Videoblog Workshop at the Acadia Cafe from 2-6pm Playing a song from Marlee MacLeod Podcasting the DEMO LoFi Showcase …
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Four Articles Encouraging Impeachment of George W. Bush
The Center for Constitutional Rights recently released Articles of Impeachment Against George W. Bush, a $10, 144-page paperback they’re encouraging you purchase for your House Representative (that’s where impeachment hearings need to start). From Onnesha Roychoudhuri’s interview at Alternet.org, here’s the basics of the 4 articles: Warrantless wiretapping of Americans in the U.S. “This constitutes …
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Patriot Act Misuse – Ignorance or Opportunism
Thanks to Bruce Schneier for pointing me to Mark Steyn’s excellent ‘Long war’ is Breaking Down into Tedium column in the Sun Times. Steyn lists out some actually happened examples of companies and financial institutions invoking the Patriot Act without reason. Given the complexities of most legislation and the Asking Questions = Unpatriotic attitude of …
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What’s the Opposite of Tarjey?
When we lived in Evanston, there was this Target just a few blocks away. Stuff on the floor, expired milk in the aisle, very un-Target-like. We got into the habit of asking people about whether or not a particular Target was “good.” We came back up here for a wedding and asked the clerk at …