Thursday, September 14, 2006
Links Sept. 14, 2006
Philanthropy Google’s Way: Not the Usual
The ambitious founders of Google, the popular search engine company, have set up a philanthropy, giving it seed money of about $1 billion and a mandate to tackle poverty, diseaseand global warming.
'On A Pretty Nice Roll'
Tiger shooting for his sixth consecutive victory
My Chemical Romance Unveil Black Parade Track List, Album Art
New Jersey band's epic concept disc due October 24.
Jay-Z Prepares To Reclaim His 'Kingdom'
Details are beginning to surface about Jay-Z's long-rumored comeback album, which will be his first since announcing his retirement three years ago and becoming president of Def Jam. The new disc is reportedly titled "Kingdom Come" and due in November via Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam.
Nintendo to launch Wii game console in December
intendo Co Ltd said it will launch its next-generation stand-alone game console 'Wii' on Dec 2 as the Kyoto-based company prepares to take a bigger share of the lucrative home entertainment market.
George Clooney briefs U.N. on Darfur genocide
Holocaust survivor and writer Elie Wiesel and Hollywood star George Clooney appealed Thursday for urgent action to save the population in Sudan's Darfur region from being massacred after African Union peacekeepers leave the region.
'Dog' Arrested At Mexico's Request
MSNBC has learned that U.S. officials have arrested TV reality star Duane "Dog" Chapman and two family members in Hawaii for extradition to Mexico
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Links Sept. 13, 2006
Dance of Diplomacy Is Grist for the Gossip Mill
There are perils to being unattached in the stodgy world of diplomacy. Sometimes it has seemed that all Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice needs to do is show up in public with a man, and people start talking.
New devices also include an 80GB iPod with brighter screen.
Back on defense
Lance Armstrong bristled Tuesday at a report that two former teammates admitted using performance-enhancing drugs, calling it "a hatchet job ... to link me to doping through somebody else's admission."
I-69: Yet Another NAFTA Super-Highway
Another NAFTA Super-Highway is moving state-by-state from the planning stage to the funding and construction process. As listed on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration’s website, the “I-69 Corridor” is planned to connect Mexico and Canada through Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan.
Patton Oswalt Gets His Wish!! THE WIRE Gets Season Five!!
Ratings for Sunday’s season premiere were weak, but reviews were strong to very strong, and HBO has given “The Wire” its fifth season.
Irwin's fans take out grief in 'revenge attacks' on stingrays At least 10 stingrays have been found dead in Queensland waters in what are feared to be revenge attacks for the death of Steve Irwin, the popular Australian television naturalist.
There are perils to being unattached in the stodgy world of diplomacy. Sometimes it has seemed that all Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice needs to do is show up in public with a man, and people start talking.
Apple Rolls Out New Nano, Shuffle; Adds 'Pirates,' Other Titles To iTunes Film Library
New devices also include an 80GB iPod with brighter screen.
Back on defense
Lance Armstrong bristled Tuesday at a report that two former teammates admitted using performance-enhancing drugs, calling it "a hatchet job ... to link me to doping through somebody else's admission."
I-69: Yet Another NAFTA Super-Highway
Another NAFTA Super-Highway is moving state-by-state from the planning stage to the funding and construction process. As listed on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration’s website, the “I-69 Corridor” is planned to connect Mexico and Canada through Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan.
Patton Oswalt Gets His Wish!! THE WIRE Gets Season Five!!
Ratings for Sunday’s season premiere were weak, but reviews were strong to very strong, and HBO has given “The Wire” its fifth season.
Irwin's fans take out grief in 'revenge attacks' on stingrays At least 10 stingrays have been found dead in Queensland waters in what are feared to be revenge attacks for the death of Steve Irwin, the popular Australian television naturalist.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Links Sept. 12, 2006
2 Ex-Teammates of Cycling Star Admit Drug Use
Two of Lance Armstrong’s eight teammates from the 1999 Tour de France have admitted for the first time that they used the banned endurance-boosting drug EPO in preparing for the race that year, when they helped Armstrong capture the first of his record seven titles.
Armchair sleuths uncover strange military sites in China
Tech-savvy armchair sleuths around the world are having a field day discovering military secrets in China.
Big Black, Scratch Acid, Man . . . or Astro-Man? Give Chicago Hope At Touch and Go Bash
Ted Leo, !!!, Calexico, Pinback, Three Mile Pilot also make waves at 25th anniversary event.
Brian Wilson, Neil Young, Reznor Play Bridge Benefit
n 1986, Neil Young's wife Pegi helped found the Bridge School, a Northern Californian educational program for students with communication impairments. Her husband has been organizing benefit concerts for the organization from the beginning.
Two of Lance Armstrong’s eight teammates from the 1999 Tour de France have admitted for the first time that they used the banned endurance-boosting drug EPO in preparing for the race that year, when they helped Armstrong capture the first of his record seven titles.
Armchair sleuths uncover strange military sites in China
Tech-savvy armchair sleuths around the world are having a field day discovering military secrets in China.
Big Black, Scratch Acid, Man . . . or Astro-Man? Give Chicago Hope At Touch and Go Bash
Ted Leo, !!!, Calexico, Pinback, Three Mile Pilot also make waves at 25th anniversary event.
Brian Wilson, Neil Young, Reznor Play Bridge Benefit
n 1986, Neil Young's wife Pegi helped found the Bridge School, a Northern Californian educational program for students with communication impairments. Her husband has been organizing benefit concerts for the organization from the beginning.
Monday, September 11, 2006
Links Sept. 11, 2006
Apple set to start film download site
Apple Computer, whose iPod personal music player and iTunes digital music store dominate the legal music downloads business, is this week expected to unveil a service for downloading films.
Federer Wins Third Straight U.S. Open
In a class by himself.
Irwin Memorial Likely Next Week
A public memorial service for wildlife celebrity Steve Irwin will be held next week, probably in a large football stadium in the Queensland state capital of Brisbane, his family told media Monday.
IRS Reached Largest Tax Settlement In History: $3.4 Billion
he IRS announced today that it has resolved the largest tax dispute in American history: a transfer pricing dispute with Glaxo SmithKline Holdings (Americas) Inc. & Subsidiaries (“GSK”):
Apple Computer, whose iPod personal music player and iTunes digital music store dominate the legal music downloads business, is this week expected to unveil a service for downloading films.
Federer Wins Third Straight U.S. Open
In a class by himself.
Irwin Memorial Likely Next Week
A public memorial service for wildlife celebrity Steve Irwin will be held next week, probably in a large football stadium in the Queensland state capital of Brisbane, his family told media Monday.
IRS Reached Largest Tax Settlement In History: $3.4 Billion
he IRS announced today that it has resolved the largest tax dispute in American history: a transfer pricing dispute with Glaxo SmithKline Holdings (Americas) Inc. & Subsidiaries (“GSK”):
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Islands in Edmonton on Halloween
No ticket info yet. Starlite room to host October 31 appearance of Islands.
links
Going Out On Top
Schumacher wins Italian GP, says he plans to retire
Why the Ipod is losing it's cool
Apple has added ever more extras to its digital music-player in a bid to stem falling sales. But fears are rising that the device is now too common to be cutting edge
Baby-Faced Mayor Takes Over an Aging Pittsburgh
At 26, many people haven’t even decided on a career. Luke Ravenstahl is already the mayor of Pittsburgh.
Schumacher wins Italian GP, says he plans to retire
Why the Ipod is losing it's cool
Apple has added ever more extras to its digital music-player in a bid to stem falling sales. But fears are rising that the device is now too common to be cutting edge
Baby-Faced Mayor Takes Over an Aging Pittsburgh
At 26, many people haven’t even decided on a career. Luke Ravenstahl is already the mayor of Pittsburgh.
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Ticket Info
Get tickets for Frank Black, Jurassic 5, ...Trail of Dead/Blood Brothers, & The New Pornographers here
Saturday, August 19, 2006
The New Pornographers in Edmonton
As the title says
The New Pornographers w/ Novillero & Immaculate Machine
Tuesday October 17 @ The Venue (ex-Red's)
Ticket info here
another good show hittin' e-town
The New Pornographers w/ Novillero & Immaculate Machine
Tuesday October 17 @ The Venue (ex-Red's)
Ticket info here
another good show hittin' e-town
Friday, August 18, 2006
Amy Millan in Edmonton
I'm not sure if this is old news or not
Amy Millan (from Stars & Broken Social Scene)
Friday September 22 @ The Sidetrack Cafe
Ticket info to come
Amy Millan (from Stars & Broken Social Scene)
Friday September 22 @ The Sidetrack Cafe
Ticket info to come
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Half-Marathon Round-Up
On Sunday I took part in the Energy Capital Half-Marathon (21km). It was my first try at this distance. I felt pretty good for most of the race. With around 4km left I really started to feel it and it turned in a test of wills to keep moving. My left calf really was hampering my efforts. I only had enough gas left to muster a little bit of a sprint in the last 100m. All in all it was a great experience and I look forward to doing the distance again...probably not until next year. Made it in at a chip time of 1:43:19. The goals were a) to finish & b) finish in 1:45 or less. Both of those were achieved. Although I am a bit sore that I finished behind a prof from Augustana who I had handily beat on the Canada Day run. I feel that my youth should of overcame in the run, but you can't always get what you want. I have been limping around since the run with aches in my legs. Lack of stretching is probably to blame. I am not registered in any other runs this year. I have spent the last 48 hours scouting out some potential runs and have made some progress. For some pics from the race go here and results here.
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