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The internets have ruined me for art appreciation.
I used to complain that going to graduate school ruined me for the simple enjoyment of media -- trained to over-analyze, to seek the underlying theme, to identify the transgressive/Marxist/feminist/colonizing strands present in the work, I am unable to simply leave things the hell alone and just enjoy them ( Read more... ) -
*sigh*
I think I must be the only person in the world who didn't like the new 'Star Trek'. The single quotes are intended -- this isn't anything like true to the spirit of the franchise. I'm really disappointed ( Read more... ) -
Take the A-Train, indeed. ::drool::
Went to see these guys last night, who definitely know how to put on one hell of a show. The videos don't do them justice ( Read more... ) -
Sad day for book-lovers everywhere.
Judith Krug has died. Go read a banned book to celebrate her life ( Read more... ) -
This shit does NOT go unnoticed, Amazon.
Oh children! It's time to Google Bomb Amazon
Here's where to link your new definition of "Amazon Rank": http://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/amazonrank/Read more... ) -
Whoa. Creeepy.
My dear husband pointed this out to me, and because it is so freakin' kewl, I now point it out for you.
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Heh.
RE: my last post, the official update from LJ today included this tidbit tucked away discreetly:
Jason Shellen, our VP of product development, decided to resign from his position at LiveJournal, Inc. at the beginning of the week. His decision was for family and personal reasons. We wish him the best for the future.
For those not keeping score, this ( Read more... ) -
STRIKE!
Well, holy crap. Apparently LJ got sold to Russian overlords (several months ago!), and the forced marches into capitalism have begun. Article hereOne of my LJ friends has opted to leave for InsaneJournal -- easy enough, I suppose, until I think about trying to migrate six years' worth of posts ( Read more... )