2/11/07

Ultras




After this last world cup I got sucked in. Futbol. After it was over I maintined my jones through Fox Soccer Channel. And, in Fox fashion, they took my free subscription away. I signed up. An addict.

It is a whole world I know little about. Last week an Italian police officer was killed as a result of "Ultras" rioting. info Ultras are more than fanatic fans, it almost seems like they're on the verge of a gang affiliated with the league and its teams. I post this to mention I saw a surreal thing this Sunday morning. A futbol game. The beautiful game. The players were into it as they always were. This time you could hear the echo of the ball hitting the cleats and the echo of their voices calling out to one another. There was no crowd, there was no cheers. There were empty seats.
I wonder how it changes the flow and the feel of the game for the players. The money being lost.

The surreal effect of a deadly cause. and the echo. echo.

2/6/07

Net Neutrality


Taken from the PBS website....
"The future of the Internet is up for grabs. Last year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) effectively eliminated net neutrality rules, which ensured that every content creator on the Internet-from big-time media concerns to backroom bloggers-had equal opportunity to make their voice heard. Now, large and powerful corporations are lobbying Washington to turn the World Wide Web into what critics call a "toll road," threatening the equitability that has come to define global democracy's newest forum. Yet the public knows little about what's happening behind closed doors on Capitol Hill."



It's interesting to note a lot of this debate is centerd around 19th century road and railroad legislation, a legal term called common carriage. Literally, everyone has the same tolls to deal with for their carriage. This is really serious stuff being slipped through. Be vigilant. EDUCATE USELF


2/4/07

del.icio.us

I will be posting all my links through del.cio.us

I finally understand what Web 2.0 is all about.

hogpath links

cypher-music

place names imply maps and this case its 75

numbers colored lines shields fonts arrows

scales of distance inch to make conversions



a spot of the eye or thumb to the map

places this vehicle in a shroud of snow falling at 45 degree angles

as i cut forward through it sliding, air diving at 90 degrees

the snow simulating a labroratory wind tunnel effect



the cathedral of street lamps are processed yellow orb conveyors

the ear drums lubricate protection while the speakers release bass from across the oceans

and electronic reverb from the carrribean



the methods of migration and transportation have these new subtleties

but always a map





CYPHER-MUSIC
has some great mixes. a treasure. my ear drums and thighs are soar today.



ALSO......my spelling stinks. if anyone sees something please feel free to call me out..

1/30/07

akin - the warrior is back



akin. the warrior is back.
this is a sleeping lion.
stay tuned here and elsewhere.

1/28/07

Sowing Sonic Seeds





ah yes i found it. driving is going to get better. and don't forget the pong screensaver.




1/27/07

back and forth





funky intellectuals who hold it down.

old school postmoderns digging and revealing soul technologies

its all here folks.

school is in session.


download and drive down jefferson avenue to the clique from belle isle on saturday morning.