Can I Get an Amen?
A short documentary about the Amen Break, six seconds of music from a 1969 B-side by The Winstons that appears in tons of electronica and hip-hop. See also Wikipedia article. #
Archive for February, 2006
A partial video and audio recording of the Zack de la Rocha w/ Son de Madera show from last October
One thing I remember about the show is how Zack was shaking his head in disbelief at the incredible performance (particularly the singing) of Son de Madera. In the videos, I’m about five rows in front of the camera to the right, in a white shirt… #
An entertaining (if not misdirected) rant on Rails
“If Rails is already taking a latex glove to my db schema, how about feeling up those foreign key constraints I set up?” #
The Canon PowerShot “Secret” Clock
Works on my SD400. Between this and the carpenter’s level widget, I am so so so glad we have gyroscopes in our gadgets. #
“I meet Serena an hour later, outside the building where she’s been meeting with her professor. ‘I got a B+ for the semester!’ She beams, proud of herself, strutting down the street confidently, as if she has actually produced something of note. Which, in a way, I guess she has; I suppose it’s fair to be proud of yourself for living so well, for landing on your feet, for manipulating the situation so perfectly as to end with this optimal result.” —Al Burian #
Confessions of a Novice Surfer
The blog of an LA surfer, with over a year of long posts full of experience and advice. He talks a lot about Sunset (PCH at Sunset Blvd.) being the quintessential beginner’s break… maybe I should check it out. #
Praise Be! Surfline has finally added a cam at the Venice breakwater
Might be time to drop the cash for a premium membership… #
Many LA intersections will soon be upgraded with left-turn arrows
I’m in shock. Our lack of left-turn arrows was one of the first things I noticed driving here. Oh, and the arch of my left foot cramping from all the clutch work on the freeways… can you guys do something about that too? #
