• Radio - Random Access Memories

    Zenith | Well, that’s where they make ’em

    December 4, 2008 - By 

    Chicago Public Radio just broadcast an amazing documentary about the old Zenith manufacturing plant, which closed 10 years ago. They interviewed several former employees and intercut them in a really compelling, evocative way. I was transported to another time and place as I listened. Somehow, I managed to keep enough attention on the road to get home safely. You’ve got to hear this, because it’s not just people talking about where they used to work. They’re talking about who they used to be, and what this country used to do. Today marks the 10th anniversary of a historic plant closure…

  • Uncategorical Weirdness

    Lapcat Install Compleet

    December 2, 2008 - By 

    Total elapsed time after arrival: 10 minutes. Feed: nom nom nominal Error log: 1 interrupted install (teakettle whistle alert tone) End log: 5 minutes. Ginny I can has iPhone? Via: Flickr Title: Lapcat Install Compleet By: GinnyRED57 Originally uploaded: 2 Dec ’08, 6.30pm CST PST Total elapsed time after arrival: 10 minutes. Feed: nom nom nominal Error log: 1 interrupted install (teakettle whistle alert tone) End log: 5 minutes. Ginny I can has iPhone?

  • Twitter

    WN WIN! Southwest Rox teh Sox

    December 2, 2008 - By 

    Southwest Airlines (WN) is giving out free socks from Old Navy today at their Dallas Love, San Francisco, and Providence counters. How do I know? Because they Twittered it, of course. They “tweet” as @SouthwestAirlines and even took pictures (will add links later).. Here’s one adorable lady repurposeing her socks: UPDATE: Isn’t this lady awesome? So cute and feisty. She reminds me of a friend at Holy Moly. Same playfulness. Clearly, she loves her sox.