Monthly Archives: May 2007

Upcoming: 2

Posted on Wednesday, 30 May 2007 by David Gorsline

Turner Classic Movies has two really interesting themes for June: films featuring or directed by the sultry Ida Lupino, and Screened Out: Gay Images in Film. Some of the titles, like The Killing of Sister George and The Boys in … Continue reading →

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Ooh shiny shiny

Posted on Wednesday, 30 May 2007 by David Gorsline

So I bought a new car. And I can hear what you’re thinking, David, what happened to the perfectly good car you bought in 1993? Three new cars in 24 years: where did this profligacy come from? And you paid … Continue reading →

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So, how do you know Andrew?

Posted on Tuesday, 29 May 2007 by David Gorsline

Via kottke.org, Heather and Andrew draw a story map for the attendees at their wedding.

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Some links: 16

Posted on Monday, 28 May 2007 by David Gorsline

Leta and I are both impressed by the capsule summary of celiac disease and gluten intolerance written by Jean Bauch for Wegmans, a medium-sized regional chain of supermarkets that has been expanding into the D.C. area.

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Some puzzles: 1

Posted on Monday, 28 May 2007 by David Gorsline

This bus stop post is sporting a new gizmo at the top. Is it a wireless network booster? A relay mechanism for GPS units (where is that dang bus, anyway?)? A base station for Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft? Nope, … Continue reading →

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Still counting

Posted on Sunday, 27 May 2007 by David Gorsline

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Environmental Impacts of Wind-Energy Projects, is in pre-publication. As summarized in the press release, the study examined onshore projects only, and concluded that wind projects will have a measurable impact on … Continue reading →

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Worth the wait

Posted on Thursday, 24 May 2007 by David Gorsline

Oh, my: Tony Long watches Star Wars for the first time: I watched it with a friend, a veteran of many viewings. She knew I wanted to approach this with fresh eyes and an open mind, so she was careful … Continue reading →

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Some links: 15

Posted on Thursday, 24 May 2007 by David Gorsline

Hmm. I thought that I must have linked to the Clean Sweep self-assessment questionnaire the last time that I filled it out, but I guess not. 88 out of 100—still lots of work to do! Though I can’t say that … Continue reading →

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7×7: Shakespeare

Posted on Tuesday, 22 May 2007 by David Gorsline

With the theme of Shakespeare, it’s not surprising that two of the pieces in Washington Ballet’s latest installment of 7×7 feature spoken-word accompaniment. But it is a couple of the wordless pieces that are the most effective of the evening. … Continue reading →

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I am only going to say this once

Posted on Friday, 18 May 2007 by David Gorsline

(Via Language Log.)

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10 years of “Here I am”

Posted on Wednesday, 16 May 2007 by David Gorsline

I cracked the electronic mic ten years ago today with a GeoCities account (back before the Yahoo! acquisition). My first project was a set of photos taken from various vantage points along the 70-odd miles of Interstate 66. Painstakingly scanned … Continue reading →

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John Doe

Posted on Wednesday, 16 May 2007 by David Gorsline

“He commits the same crimes year after year,” according to poet Cathrine Grøndahl.

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Calico

Posted on Tuesday, 15 May 2007 by David Gorsline

Cool: I spotted a couple of little things worth adding to the wiki for Against the Day.

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Resonances

Posted on Tuesday, 15 May 2007 by David Gorsline

Via Table of Malcontents and elsewhere, John Cage performs Water Walk for Garry Moore and the audience of I’ve Got a Secret, original air date 1960. The sound engineers picked up most of the sonic goings-on, including the interesting echoes … Continue reading →

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At the park: 8

Posted on Monday, 14 May 2007 by David Gorsline

There is a spiffy new sign at the park entrance designating Huntley Meadows Park as a stop on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. In the capsule description of the site, the designation of Wild Turkey as a year-round resident … Continue reading →

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