November 2003
26: Snow Crash
In a fit of readfulness, I finished another book today- Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson. Stephenson ties technology, ancient history, lingusitics, and a vision of a future dominated by powerful corporate entities together to make a fascinating read.
20: The Rise of the Creative Class
I just finished The Rise of the Creative Class by Richard Florida this week. Florida claims that the growing "creative class" of our society is the new engine of economic growth for our country.
20: Did I Mention I Hate Wal-Mart?
I Really Hate Wal-Mart. For so many reasons. I first hated them for the predatory location decisons they make, destroying small business and monopolizing small town economies.
15: Local Apple Store
I just found out about this- an Apple Store is opening in Washington Square- today!
10: Big Boi or Andre 3000?
Please leave your answer in the comments....
09: Elf
Jeff and I saw a matinee showing of Elf this afternoon at the good ol' Tigard Cinemas. Jeff commented afterward that he was afraid that it would be one of those movies where all the funny parts were in the commercials, but it turned out that the movie still had some surprises up its sleeve. There were a lot of kids in the audience, and I think that the movie was certainly appropriate for them, while still entertaining for adults.
08: The Shipping News
This last week I finished The Shipping News. I enjoyed the book, it was written in a unique style with a lot of fragmented sentences. I think the style fit the setting: the rough, rocky North Atlantic coast of Newfoundland. Although I've never been to any of the maritime provinces, the book described the place physically and socially- and how the two are connected to each other.
04: How Can You Stand IE?
What is wrong with you people? Maybe it is because I never switched over, but I cant *stand* Internet Explorer. Do yourself a favor and get another browser.
01: Hallowe'en
Last year I got away with not dressing up, what with being across the continent and all. However, this year I had to get a get up together. I decided to go as a tourist.