Loftwaremainly grooves, a touch of grief.(Untitled)- August 25, 2003 About a month ago I told you that progression of my MS was preventing me from getting any work done on my computer. I am happy to report that my visit to the Center for Accessible Technology was most fruitful. I had two primary issues to resolve; finding an alternate pointing device, and finding a better microphone. First, as far as the mouse was concerned, I went in thinking that I would probably have to use a trackball -- something that I wasn't crazy about since I always found them to be...http://radio.weblogs.com/0105617/2003/08/24.html#a548 (Untitled)- August 23, 2003 Lost Elvis Song Turns Up. A long-lost song Elvis Presley recorded for one of his films has surfaced in New Jersey in the home of one of his songwriters. By Ben Sisario. New York Times: Artshttp://radio.weblogs.com/0105617/2003/08/23.html#a547 (Untitled)- August 23, 2003 When Paul Krassner started The Realist in 1958 it was hippest magazine in the U.S. He was still living with his parents and was still a virgin... Arts & Letters Daily Steve's No Direction Home Page ah - those were the dayshttp://radio.weblogs.com/0105617/2003/08/23.html#a546 (Untitled)- August 21, 2003 Return of rock's Angry Old Man. Neil Young knocks the mass media and consumer culture in his brilliant -- if sometimes incoherent -- new "musical novel." Salon.comhttp://radio.weblogs.com/0105617/2003/08/21.html#a545 Sign the Petition to Stop Ashcroft- August 19, 2003 Today, John Ashcroft begins a national tour promoting an extension of the USA Patriot Act. Sign the petition to stop Ashcroft's erosion of our civil rights. Add your name to the Stop Ashcroft petition, and pass it on to your friends, family, and co-workers.http://www.deanforamerica.com/stopashcroft (Untitled)- August 13, 2003 It's a Detroit dance party, baby! Michael McDonald's new collection of Motown hits is one of the best I've ever heard. In the two weeks since I've gotten it, I've probably listened to the whole thing 100 times. Of the 14 songs, half are by either Marvin Gaye or Stevie Wonder, including a joyful version of Wonder's "Too High", a gorgeous "All In Love Is Fair", and deeply sensual covers of Gaye's "I Want You" and "Distant Lover."http://radio.weblogs.com/0105617/2003/08/12.html#a543 (Untitled)- August 12, 2003 My big fat mea culpa. I haven't decided to vote for Howard Dean, but after 10 days watching his campaign, I promise never to say he's unelectable again. Salon.com Plus: As Campaign Tightens, Kerry Sharpens Message NY Times Mr. Kerry's focus on Dr. Dean reflects the fact that each views the other as his biggest threat in New Hampshire because they live in adjoining states. And if advisers to Mr. Kerry and Dr. Dean agree on anything, it is that they would like to see this sprawling...http://radio.weblogs.com/0105617/2003/08/12.html#a542 Top of the Stax- August 12, 2003 Chatting with Steve Cropper of Booker T. & the MG's. (Seattle Weekly) The perfectly placed lick. Kung fu soul music, haiku rhythm-and-blues. I have no idea how he did it, his playing is utterly simple, and completely elusive.http://www.seattleweekly.com/features/0332/music-mgs.php (Untitled)- August 12, 2003 Al Gore, the Un-Candidate. If the Al Gore who gave this speech last week had shown this statesman-like style during his inept campaign in... Dan Gillmor's eJournal I never thought I'd see the day when I would be interested in a speech by Al Gore, but I actually watched all 45 minutes of this and it was terrific.http://radio.weblogs.com/0105617/2003/08/11.html#a540 (Untitled)- August 12, 2003 Gregory Hines, Dancer and Actor, Dies at 57. Gregory Hines personified the art of classical tap in the 1980's and 90's and also managed a successful career in theater, film and television. By Jennifer Dunning. New York Times: Arts It's a cryin' shame.http://radio.weblogs.com/0105617/2003/08/11.html#a539 |