>Well the power is coming back on, have been speaking to a lot of people in NY, Chicago, customers who want their cable now that they have their electricity working again… it’s coming, it’s coming… sheesh. Here’s some tips from the Iraqis in regards to the blackout(s). Check the Blackout Blog to see whats going on as power is restored. So how is it going in NY? Amy Langfield’s site with a firsthand account of getting stuck on the subway. Some of the biggest movers for today in stock: electric companys and suppliers. What a hullabaloo. Here’s another little tidbit…

>I wrote this last night — but was stuck in lofi and actually published this for like 5 secconds :] I cut but never pasted… lost in digital purgatory. Phil: What would you call the space in-between stripes? Josh: Purgatory? I was rambling on about my current situation in regards to relationships. Danelle confuses me. She seems like she would really want me around, if Caitlin wasn’t so posessive. She also plays it the other way to Caitlin, she’s honestly under the impression that me even talking to Danielle, or calling her at odd times of the night… is completely…

>updated some stuff. tired. tomorrow is only friday – days for work wittle down to not much. I just read a lot of my new book: Travels by Michael Chrichton, non-fiction – unusual for me if he wasn’t my favorite writer. I enjoy the sense of certainty he conveys, in such a way that I know exactly what he’s talking about – be it dinosaur dna or quantum time travel. =]

>I reminded Phil he needs to be out by the 1st, this is hampering my being able to rent out his room. He’s just using me now. He gets violently angry whenever I remind him of this, that he’ll have to be out — I’ve done all I can. I’m just really sad about this whole thing. He’s done it to himself.

>I went to Radiohead last night — took the day off from work, popped in to participate in the potluck. Stuffed my belly — and off we went to the Tweeter Center. I saw Phish there 2 years ago or so, so knew the venue — it’s quite easy to get to, short of traffic to and fro. The traffic did not disappoint me either, we should have headed out earlier then we did, but never-the-less we got there just as the lights were going out for Radiohead to take the stage. We missed the first band, but don’t even…

>ATI wins XBox deal for V 2.0 I’m glad, the Gamecube had an excellent chip – lighting, shading, all top notch but to do more, they need the power behind it and Gamecube is cheapened. ATI is also really good at specialized hardware – and having a set platform to develop, very good news for ATI. You probably won’t go to hell for this, but it certainly can’t help. The Illustrated Catalog of ACME Products – all the best products featured in Looney Tunes cartoons. 500 million year old species of fish with horn and legs, a distant relative of…

>Seems like everyone’s got a birthday in August/September. Check out these 1 day deals! Grab this for your (lady/self): Blue Topaz Necklace $66.99 Try some new kicks: Pony Sneaker $24.99 -or- Get 1 more camping trip in before classes start: Ultralight Tent $79.99

> I just finished On The Road by Jack Kerouac after recently picking it back up. I haven’t really read much as of late. I’ll read when I’m either too hot to move, it’s really rainy and I make myself a little reading nest, or when I’m on the beach sunning myself. Other then that I usually can’t sit still long enough. It’s a really good one, and if you haven’t read it – I recommend it highly. It’s about a few guys who keep postponing starting their life in the real world to go have their last adventure, and…

>I was waiting around today at the dealership — car was getting fixed up, some scratches being buffed, rattles addressed. I was just watching TV for a while, then made a comment about the “windows bug” just making it to TV when they had the patch released since July. That turned out to be a conversation starter. The older man next to me agreed, and so it began… he spoke of computers, what he had, and that got in to the computers of yesteryear. It turns out he was a programmer — before COBOL, even before FORTRAN! He used to…

>The party for Heather and Jon started about 4 or so, I arrived shortly after 5 – just as the food was being prepared. I met Greg’s new girlfriend – a good of a reason as any to become Mormon, I suppose. Everyone was already getting started on the drink as well — most had rather red faces when I arrived. The food was fantastic, their parties are always amazing for that. Shortly after I arrived, there was word of a bird… in the basement. I crept down with Jon, sure enough — hiding in the corner, fluttering here and…

>Everything was chill as usual at Stefan’s. The band played for a while, at least until it got late. I had left right from work to get there in time. The keg of steel rail ale was already flowing as were the red headed sluts, but people were still getting there so all was good. A very nice evening with the usual peeps – stretched until early morning. It was a blast — and Caitlin and Danielle get the prize for best present (no one really brought anything, but they made him up a goodie back of party hats, a…

>If you’re unfamiliar with “All Your Base” snowchyld.org recently posted the link, I believe I had as well sometime in the past… but it’s a classic, not to be missed. One guy’s answer to SCO’s licensing strategy. Flashmob fun in London. Familiar with 6 degrees of separation? Check out the Small World Project run by Columbia University. It is attempting to prove the shortest distance between you and a stranger is through your friends. — I just got my target: Target Name: Karl Erik Birkeland Gender: Male Age range: 25-29 Religion: (do not reveal) First Language: Norwegian Country: Norway City:…

>I’m a bit more optimistic. It seems Anthony is still in possession of the laptop, or the XBox. He was last seen near RT 91/Longhill Rd in Springfield on a 10 speed with a rectangular shoulder bag. My friend saw him, attempted to follow — but lost him in traffic. He called me right after, and I in turn called the police. I spoke with the detectives’ secretary, who took down my info and said they’d call me back. The video game store that he probably sold the XBox/games @ is ActionPak on Belmont St. …and good news regarding GAP…

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>I’m headed to Radiohead on the 13th, if you’re not so lucky, check out these guys: Addison Groove Project Support: Drums & Tuba Somerville Theater Somerville, MA Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 PM On Sale Thursday, August 7 at 10:00 AM It’s good funk, jazz, groovin “chillin on the lawn”-type music. Thoroughly enjoyable by any age, but expect a Phish-like crowd. And tonight in Westfield: Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 107 AM Subject: NOLEDGE SUMMER BASH IS UPON US // www.4noledge.com ——-x- Yes that’s right kiddies, The time has come. Please, join us This Friday August 8th @ St. Joe’s…

>Well I don’t think I got the job @ GAP — The manager said she’d be giving me a call after the 1st, she was going to bring it up at the next weeks meeting. I called today to follow up and that particular manager wasn’t there, my name didn’t even seem to ring a bell with the other manager so it’s the combination of no call, and lack of recognition that lead me to believe that I did not el scoro con el gap-o. My friend’s interview went well though, she’s going to be working at Fusion, or some…

>Why does my American Flag say “made in China”? It just doesn’t seem right. One would think that’s at least one thing we wouldn’t have to import.

>I’m back to burning rage mode. .:sigh:. I went home on lunch, just to check the place out — of course I left my house keys inside. So I could only walk around outside. I examined the window, found a stool on the side of the house… it had been dragged from the back yard to the point of entry. The screen’s locks were broken at the bottom, metal brace pulled away and the lock popped. I feel like anything could happen now… at any time. I’m upset that I can’t allow a breeze to flow through durring the day…

>Lots on my mind = lots of entries. This is a test — can I live in the gritty world of rap? Can I know street cred being so after the fact — coming to it, not growing up in it. I want this to play out — to prove one way or another if worst case will happen or not. I need to know if I can make it, if I can learn anything that would help others. Can a person raised in the woods make it in the city with the hoodlums? Should I just run away before…

>Thats it, just have to start selling my body. Any serious inquiries:: send them my way =]

>So maybe on a slighty more upbeat note, a few of my friends went to Phish this weekend — as always, a grand ol time. This guy is receiving the ultimate publicity — eBay banned sales of the artist’s “Axis of Weasels” playing cards. Heard of “Flash Mobbing“? Yeah, I got the 411. I’m jiggy with it. – mobproject.com – flashmob.co.uk Wow, here’s a new and original idea for a game. Wikipedia – an open source encyclopedia project.

>A few friends are going to check out the local pawn shops, see if anything might have popped up while I’m stuck here at work. Chances are no one would receive it because it’s such a hefty machine. Anyone coming to trade it in on a bike — probably shouldn’t have it. I would certainly love to find it, but I’m not overly optimistic at this point. It’s better that two of my female friends are going to check it out too — because then they wouldn’t suspect anything, and they’re really good at using their charm. Also found out…

>I’m a schmuck, a fucking schmuck. Do I need to come off as an asshole to make it in this world? If I’m a civilized human being will it continue to make me a target? It sure seems it, I must have a big shiny “shmuck” light popping up over my head. I suppose it’s my fault for living in a city. You have an increased element of crime, but as of late it seems things have been getting desperate for the street urchins. Trust has always been my downfall, time after time I look back and kick myself. Phil…

>So I figure there’s not much goin on this evening… and then there’s the whole thing that everyone planned for tonight. I’m going to get to the club late — that’s OK. I’m getting my outfit delivered so I can leave right from here. It’s been a while, I wonder if I can get in the groove. J is part everything. Can you give the wind a nationality, a color, a brand of denim? NO! Such is J.

>This week is brought to you by fore-thought: Have you bought or sold your textbooks for the upcoming semester? The secret shall remain just that… until I can take some time in Photoshop to do it right. =-] if you remember the URL you’re welcome to it, the sidebar will probably update 😉 Check out D I G I T A L C O N T R A D I C T I O N – new layout! NY Post: Keith Richards has to put up with fans throwing drugs on stage.