Best Hazard Sign Ever!
Posted to <I>FlickR</I>, reported at a nanotech firm. Gosh I hope they take it seriously.
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Einstein on the Beach at 25
Wonko the Sane sends along this fascinating link to <I>New Music Box</I> on Philip Glass. Yes, I know the knock-knock joke, but actually experiencing <I>Einstein on the Beach</I> was a life altering experience for this good ol' country boy. As WTS said, it is the <I>soul</I> of minimalism—and <I>EOTB</I> definitely has got <I>soul</I>, if you've got big ears.
Dateline: To Catch a Predator: Humbert Humbert
<I>McSweeney</I>'s again—and with perfect pitch.
Is It a Conspiracy?
We've known that oil dependence was a bad thing for 50 years, so how come I can't go out and buy an electric car as easily as an 8mpg Hummer?
Registration Almost Ready
Here's a shot of the registration booth which will greet visitors as they enter the hotel. Registration is available at the show, and attendees can buy tickets for the special events here as well.
Vendor Setup Day
The day before the show and the vendors are busy setting up. Here's a shot of Music Direct's Michael Grantham and Mobile Fidelity's Coleman Brice unpacking boxes full of discs both analog and digital.
Stereophile Staff Arrives
Since we're spread around the country, the only time we meet in person is usually at a show. Hanging out by the Sheraton's pool are Jason, John and Jon.
Sheraton Gateway Hotel
It's the day before HE 2006 opens (for the press on Thursday - the public show opens Friday), and the weather could not be nicer. Here's a shot of the hotel from across the parking lot.
Proof of What
<i>Written on the way to JFK Airport, Tuesday afternoon.</i>
HE2006 Update/Travel Advisory
I'll be traveling to LA this week, so blogging will be later than usual. Check here and check our show blog for more <AHREF="http://blog.stereophile.com/he2006/">news</I>.