DaveNet: Monoculture, an Artifact of the 20th Century? Pretty interesting stuff, and it got me really thinking about my relationship with the recording industry. Formerly loyal record/tape/CD buyers like me are getting fed up with the recording industry’s shenanigans, and looking for alternatives. I’ve discovered a number of Celtic acts over the past year or so, though some of them are pretty well known within the genre. But one of the most enjoyable was a CD by an artist I found playing in a little Irish pub in Waikiki, of all places. He recorded it at a friend’s house, and…
Heads up, Bay Area.
Heads up, Bay Area. Keali’i Reichel will bring the Kukahi experience to Cupertino on Saturday, May 18. For those of you unfamiliar with the name, Keali’i has been the most popular Hawaiian music artist for the past decade. His Kukahi shows are multimedia extravaganzas, with music, hula, large screen projectors and guest artists. If you still equate Hawaiian music with Don Ho, you’re more than a few years behind the times. Check out Keali’i – you’ll be happy you did.
Since Dave pointed to the site and it’s getting some traffic today…
Since Dave pointed to the site and it’s getting some traffic today… Anyone out there been to Ireland, and know of any “must-see” or “must-do” things in Dublin or Co. Sligo? We’ll be there in about 5 weeks, so any suggestions are appreciated.
Dave pointed to a story on the New York Times website about the fight between Sharman Networks, the creators of Kazaa, and pr
Dave pointed to a story on the New York Times website about the fight between Sharman Networks, the creators of Kazaa, and programmers who created Kazaa Lite, which allows users to share files on the Kazaa network without seeing the ads that Sharman Networks inserts to generate income. I checked out the Kazaa Lite websites at http://www.kazaalite.tk/ and http://www.kazaalite.com/, and both have popup ads of their own! Too funny. Let me see if I get this straight. Sharman Networks see no irony in the fact that their software allows people to share music files without paying for them, but wants…
I tried to get an AIM (AOL Instant Messaging) account today using my name (keoladonaghy) as a screen name.
I tried to get an AIM (AOL Instant Messaging) account today using my name (keoladonaghy) as a screen name. Much to my surprise I found that that screen name had already been registered by someone. I find it difficult to believe that there is another Keola Donaghy out there, so if you have ever gotten Instant Messages from someone using my name, let me know. It wasn’t me.
I’ve been watching the NBA for thirty years, and a Lakers fan since they got Kareem in the late 70s.
I’ve been watching the NBA for thirty years, and a Lakers fan since they got Kareem in the late 70s. If I was coaching an NBA team and could pick any player who ever lived to take a game winning (or losing) shot, it wouldn’t be Jerry West, Kareem, Michael, Magic or Larry. It would be Robert Horry. The look on his face when he takes the kinds of shots like the one that sent the Trailblazers home whimpering again would make you think he could care less if he made or missed them. No fear, no determined look, just…
Dave says ” What email has become.
Dave says “What email has become. 2/3 spam. 1/5 viruses. A bunch of ad hominems, sprinkled with a few interesting messages.” I couldn’t agree more. I checked my email after getting out of the hospital and found that 85% of it was spam or viruses. Email has already gotten to be more of an annoyance than a benefit. What the hell can you do?
Ouch
Getting a gall bladder taken out doesn’t sound like a big deal (at least I never thought of it in such terms), but I have a greater appreciation for that little organ now. I had mine taken out on Friday and will be out of commission for at least another week.
Are Gates and Ballmer lying? Dave runs an interesting survey on the Scripting News webpage.
Are Gates and Ballmer lying? Dave runs an interesting survey on the Scripting News webpage. What does it tell us? Well, it tells us there are at least six Kool Aid-drinking MicroSofties who read Scripting News. This number may rise as more of them discover the joys of Scripting News.
Two months and counting to Ireland .
Two months and counting to Ireland. Yeehaaa!