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Monthly Archives: February 2008

RIP Stage 6

Thursday, February 28, 2008

For those of you not in the know, the Web has recently taken over the duties previously performed by Napster, Kazaa and Bit Torrent. In days past, TV and movie buffs would pirate their wares with the help of powerful peer-to-peer technologies, much to the chagrin of ISPs and IT guys everywhere. These days, thanks [...]

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Star Trek Now Online!

Friday, February 22, 2008

CBS just made its best decision ever. The TV station has put all of the episodes of the original Star Trek online for free streaming viewing Pleasuring Beaming Excitement. I’m watching Spock’s Brain right now. Go over and take a gander.

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GDC 2008

Thursday, February 21, 2008

At GDC all week for parties and schmoozing. Above is Allan Alcorn and Ralph Baer. ‘Nuff said! Go look at the Flickr feed.

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The Buzz-ards

Thursday, February 14, 2008

V and I came up with a name for the art scene folk in Oakland.  For those not in the know (As I so often say) there is an underground art movement in Oakland, centered around 23rd and Telegraph. There are a couple of galleries in this area, like 21 Grand, Rock Paper Scissors, Esteban [...]

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Maryland Sex Offenders

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Not to be uncouth about it, but my ancestors most likely owned the above person’s, and also this guy’s ancestors. Last night, after coming home from the Oakland Art Murmur, V dove headlong into the Maryland Sex Offenders Database. Along the way she found some very creep characters. And one fellow, shown below with the [...]

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Martin Webb’s Show at Sabar

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Martin Webb is a British artist, and a charming fellow, who’s lived in the US off and on for the last 5 years. He’s worked in a  number of mediums, and has even taught art before. But he recently got a day job spreading concrete patios and flooring. He took a liking to the material. [...]

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