For some time now, the truly hip Web-enabled person of stature has shared his or her thoughts with the world via a blog (from we<B>b</B> <B>log</B>); these days actors, musicians, and, yes, even politicians are getting into the act.

The digital audio genie was released two decades ago, before the music industry imagined any need to restrict how music files on a compact disc might be used. The last few years, however, have seen myriad attempts to redesign the digital audio bottle, and then shove the genie back in&mdash;with limited success.

<B>CHRIS STAMEY: <I>Travels In the South</I></B><BR>
Yep Roc 2033 (CD). 2004. Chris Stamey, Jefferson Holt, prods.; Don Dixon, Greg Elkins, prods., engs.; Tim Harper, Brian Paulson, John Plymale, Wes Lachot, Logan Matheny, Dan Korneff, engs. AAD. TT: 52:30<BR>
Performance <B>****</B><BR>
Sonics <B>***</B>

I recently came across a 1998 report, "<A HREF="http://www.conference-board.org/publications/describe.cfm?id=398">Expla… the Computer Productivity Paradox</A>," by Kevin Stiroh and Robert H. McGuckin III, that discussed the apparent fact that the widespread use of computers has not resulted in any significant increase in worker productivity. This is indeed a paradox, as my experience in the magazine business has left me with the opposite impression. We all do more, with less, than at any earlier time.

<I>All the world, even you<BR>Should learn to love the way I do</I>&mdash;Bryan Ferry, "Take a Chance with Me"

<I>All the world, even you<BR>Should learn to love the way I do</I>&mdash;Bryan Ferry, "Take a Chance with Me"

Leaving aside for a moment the fact that the Wavac SH-833 costs $350,000/pair&mdash;

Leaving aside for a moment the fact that the Wavac SH-833 costs $350,000/pair&mdash;

Leaving aside for a moment the fact that the Wavac SH-833 costs $350,000/pair&mdash;