dimarts, d’octubre 26, 2010

























oh no






additions to my library this week:
Red
Titan
Freedom
Chronic City
Bicycle Diaries
Union Atlantic
Gödel, Escher, Bach
The Orchard Keeper
*all used
I finally got around to filing my 2008 taxes, and got an unexpectedly fat check from the government, so I used it to increase my paper assets.

diumenge, d’octubre 24, 2010

divendres, d’octubre 15, 2010

dimecres, d’octubre 06, 2010






oh good






 I got to put on my big boy pants today and go to BAM's d12 meeting in Sulphur, LA. Myself and delegates from d12's eight other stores got to hear all about how the company is going to screw us this month.

diumenge, d’octubre 03, 2010


This is the most expensive house currently on the market in Houston, and I dare say it is definitely the most beautiful. Designed by John F. Staub, and just given a complete overhaul by Michael Linn, the house was put on the market at $14.5M, now reduced to a cool 12.

dilluns, de setembre 20, 2010

dimarts, de setembre 14, 2010

divendres, d’agost 20, 2010










permanent modifications





Rice will sell the tower and rights so they can buy things for the university. I admit that its a shame to lose 91.7, but it is patently absurd to cry out against Rice as if we the people have been wronged somehow. Outrage is inappropriate here. We're talking about a private transaction between two entities; legally there is no reason this should not happen. We all listened to the station and loved it, but that doesn't mean that Rice is accountable to us. No station, even a sort-of "community" one like KTRU is ever guaranteed perpetuity. It makes sense really: Rice will continue to broadcast the same KTRU format online, without the hassle and expense of dealing with an actual radio tower. The Rice students still get to have their show, and the segment of the population that hasn't figured out internet radio will be in the dark. Clearly Rice ought to be commended for looking after what matters most: their students.

dimecres, d’agost 04, 2010

YESSSSSSS!!!!!11

Any true conservative who values personal freedom, especially freedom from government intrusion and tyranny, should support the rights of gays to marry. I don't know how religious morality became synonymous with conservatism, but it's up to us libertarians to change that.







yes
russia
hey jude
kooky, yes




Just watched 180° South, and really enjoyed it. Makes me want to go adventuring.


diumenge, d’agost 01, 2010

seven forty seven








nice




Though I would deign to shop there, I am in favor of the planned Wal-Mart on Yale in Houston. Those opposed need a lesson in pulling their heads out of their heights asses. Also, I like that HEB wants to put in a park next to the planned store on W. Alabama and Dunlavy. But they need our help to pay for the underground garage.