Archive for June, 2007

iDrones (part deux)

Friday, June 29th, 2007

so, the store opened after a final 60-to-0 countdown.  cheers resounded throughout the “city” streets, and cameras were held aloft as people recorded the scene.  people were taking their last photos with their non-iPhones.  they were well on their way to coolness.  you would think there was a foreign dignitary in town, or at least a popular celebrity.  but no, but was for a portable technology offering from a popular company.

(duplicated and expanded slightly upon on/to specfict , where this may take on a more hyper-narrative form as  undue hype fascinates me).

listerning to: some live sax player decked out in a bright red suit.  cute!  makes for a counterpoint to the

iDrones

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Currently Reading
Maori Religion and Mythology
By Edward Shortland
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treaty with me

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

Currently Listening
The Best Of David Bowie 1969-1974
By David Bowie
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22-Jun-2007

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

Currently Reading
Powers of Horror: An Essay on Abjection (European Perspectives Series)
By Julia Kristeva
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post-father’s day thoughts

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

Currently Listening
Sky Blue Sky
By Wilco
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father’s day

Sunday, June 17th, 2007

Currently Reading
The Collected Poems of Octavio Paz, 1957-1987: Bilingual Edition
By Octavio Paz, Eliot Weinberger
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flag day

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

Currently Listening
Favourite Worst Nightmare
By Arctic Monkeys
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rush to the finish

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007

Currently Listening
The Boy with No Name
By Travis
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harrowing weekend

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007

Currently Reading
Monster Manual: Core Rulebook III (Dungeon & Dragons, Edition 3.5)
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it’s wonderful to be here, it’s cetainly a thrill

Friday, June 1st, 2007

Currently Listening
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
By The Beatles
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