The Lambrett Twist
Via <I>BoingBoing</I>, the greatest Scooter ad ever.
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The History of Stereophile
We're so excited about the new <a href="http://forum.stereophile.com/photopost/index.php">Photo Gallery</a>, and so happy with the steam it's building, we've come up with another section to the album: <b>The History of Stereophile</b>.
Office System
"Do you miss me yet?" she asks again.<br>
Productivity Enhancer
A collection (sort of) of short speculative-fiction presented as "The Periodic Table of Science Fiction." Bet you can't read just one!
Titanic II
My buddy Jeff and I went to the movies last week and I'd see this before any of the movies we saw trailers for.
Creating Characters People Want to Spend Time With
<I>The Blackwing Diaries</I> makes a few points about characterization. This blog has become a regular stop for me.
Steam Powered Aeroplane
A (very) short history. You mean it wasn't just a John Hartford song?
Graceful Curves and Strong Lines
I've mentioned, <a href="http://blog.stereophile.com/stephenmejias/033106success/">here</a> and <a href="http://blog.stereophile.com/stephenmejias/040306crimson/">there</a>, the lovely and romantic collaboration between Mark Lanegan and Isobel Campbell, <i>Ballad of the Broken Seas</i>. I should tell you that, when I first heard this album, my face went sour and my high hopes fell far and flat. It wasn't what I expected. It struck me as being a bit odd and aloof, foggy and cold; I wanted it to be easier, gentler.
Why Are Some Animals So Smart?
Carl van Schaik says it's the culture. They learn from one another. I sure learn from the people who read stuff I write.
How Many Folk Musicians Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb?
I guess that depends on the era.