The Isles of Wa

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:41:28 GMT

I am:

Gregory Benford

A master literary stylist who is also a working scientist.

Which science fiction writer are you?

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:47:10 GMT

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

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:34:31 GMT

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

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:32:51 GMT

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

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:18:39 GMT

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

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:04:49 GMT

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

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:29:02 GMT

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

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:51:08 GMT

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

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:23:26 GMT

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

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:38:14 GMT

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

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:28:19 GMT

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

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:53:53 GMT

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

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:21:27 GMT

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

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:57:23 GMT

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

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:57:27 GMT

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

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:29:31 GMT

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.

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:14:55 GMT

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

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:58:56 GMT

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

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:56:52 GMT

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

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:48:44 GMT

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

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:27:49 GMT

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

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:11:38 GMT

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

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:45:41 GMT

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

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:32:27 GMT

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

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:11:58 GMT

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