Long Hair, Long Time

I just noticed that my bangs get in my eyes when I tilt my head down to read a textbook. This means one of two things: I am due for a haircut I have been due for a haircut for a while, and just haven’t noticed because it’s been so long since I last read … Read more

Motorcycle Driveby (Third Eye Blind)

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXRLEyIoJZA&w=425&h=355] Motorcycle Driveby on YouTube Summer time and the wind is blowing outside in lower Chelsea And I don’t know what I’m doing in this city The sun is always in my eyes It crashes through the windows And I’m sleeping on the couch When I came to visit you That’s when I knew That … Read more

Social Network Overload

While technology has generally done huge things to help people communicate, I’m starting to feel like the internet has reached a kind of “saturation point” where the technology- or lack of integration and accessibility of information across applications – has become more of a limitingfactor in how I can take advantage of these communication channels. … Read more

Cell Phone Bills

I am overspending a ton on my AT&T Wireless bill. My plan: 450 Anytime, 5000 Night & Weekend minutes ($40) Unlimited iPhone Data ($20) 1500 Text messages ($10) After taxes and fees, my monthly cell phone bill comes out to $80.06. My actual usage, however, is much less: 116 daytime minutes (almost 75% of my … Read more

College Student Schools Ashcroft on Torture

John Ashcroft spoke at Knox college – a rather liberal school. There was, as expected, a great deal of people protesting his visit, with varying levels of maturity. Howerver, one student had a very revealing exchange with Ashcroft: ME: First off, Mr. Ashcroft, I’d like to apologize for the rudeness of some of my fellow … Read more