The Isles of Wa

waconner @ 2009-03-25T15:40:00

2009-03-25T22:41:28Z

I am:

Gregory Benford

A master literary stylist who is also a working scientist.

Which science fiction writer are you?

waconner @ 2009-02-05T12:42:00

2009-02-05T18:47:10Z

I'm trying out Lala, a web music catalog matching service, giving your music collection portability online. ::matches verrrrry slowly::

waconner @ 2009-01-29T08:30:00

2009-01-29T14:34:31Z

Sweet live Massive Attack performances of "Teardrop" and "Angel". http://ping.fm/yzKb2 and http://ping.fm/OR4WQ

waconner @ 2009-01-08T08:31:00

2009-01-08T14:32:51Z

woo hoo! Made it through work with the wonky wrist!

waconner @ 2009-01-06T00:17:00

2009-01-06T06:18:39Z

I just finished reading The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly. It was definitely one of his better works.

waconner @ 2009-01-05T13:03:00

2009-01-05T19:04:49Z

I'm checking out various keynote rumors in advance of tomorrow's Macworld event. New Mac Mini seems to be the frontrunner. http://ping.fm/5n0tk

waconner @ 2009-01-02T12:28:00

2009-01-02T18:29:02Z

The Guardian has this great piece about Macworld from the point of view of a 17 year Apple veteran ex-employee. http://ping.fm/f1wML

waconner @ 2009-01-02T08:50:00

2009-01-02T14:51:08Z

Finds himself amused by the polarized/ing Santas on this week's edition of the "This American Life" Podcast, "Scenes from a Mall". www.thisamericanlife.org

waconner @ 2008-12-17T12:23:00

2008-12-17T18:23:26Z

I'm a bit stunned by the Apple announcement regarding Macworld. http://ping.fm/dYnoA

waconner @ 2008-11-16T21:21:00

2008-11-17T03:38:14Z

Tomorrow will be my first day off since July of this year! Also, Wrath of the Lich King has performed waaaaay beyond my expectations!

waconner @ 2008-11-11T18:12:00

2008-11-12T00:28:19Z

My essay "See You Next Sunday" has been posted: http://ping.fm/qhhoW

waconner @ 2008-10-30T19:39:00

2008-10-31T00:53:53Z

I'm totally addicted to playing Tap Tap Revenge: NIN edition. My years as a professional drummer are finally paying off! http://ping.fm/sp8Ik

waconner @ 2008-10-27T18:07:00

2008-10-27T23:21:27Z

no, *YOU* are awesome. Yes, you!

waconner @ 2008-10-21T11:44:00

2008-10-21T16:57:23Z

Oregon Mother threatens to burn "The Book of Bunny Suicides" by Andy Riley. http://ping.fm/yS0fb

waconner @ 2008-10-17T09:44:00

2008-10-17T14:57:27Z

An amazing photo: http://ping.fm/sHw39

waconner @ 2008-10-16T18:17:00

2008-10-16T23:29:31Z

Met a student from Alaska who loves Palin, and then confessed that she wasn't going to vote at all. WTF? I guess I should thank her.

waconner @ 2008-10-15T19:02:00

2008-10-16T00:14:55Z

I'm really digging the new WoW stuff in the Echoes of Doom patch. Haircut and Achievements FTW!

waconner @ 2008-10-14T16:46:00

2008-10-14T21:58:56Z

Good stress relieving tips that have worked well for me. http://ping.fm/m7tgS

waconner @ 2008-10-09T17:45:00

2008-10-09T22:56:52Z

yowser! Josh Freese to leave NIN tour at the end of year 2008. http://ping.fm/rDIL1

waconner @ 2008-10-08T18:37:00

2008-10-08T23:48:44Z

I'm making an effort to memorize hiragana characters. Somebody just shoot me now.

waconner @ 2008-10-06T19:16:00

2008-10-07T00:27:49Z

Depeche Mode to release new album in early 2009 and to engage world tour beginning in Europe. http://ping.fm/xmRwh

waconner @ 2008-10-05T18:00:00

2008-10-05T23:11:38Z

Depeche Mode fans be sure to check out the press conference tomorrow from Germany. They will stream live in the U.S. beginning at 4:30 am http://ping.fm/DXzog

waconner @ 2008-10-05T17:34:00

2008-10-05T22:45:41Z

&*%! I miss the WoW days of Taverncast. http://www.taverncast.com

waconner @ 2008-10-05T17:21:00

2008-10-05T22:32:27Z

I just signed up for the Doghouse and Instance sponsored World of Warcraft scavenger hunt. It is being created by two guildmates. Cool! http://ping.fm/8411h

waconner @ 2008-10-04T22:00:00

2008-10-05T03:11:58Z

Looks like another USC slaughter of the Oregon Ducks. :: sigh::