- Yahoo 360 -- This is Yahoo's answer to social networking software (like Friendster and Orkut) and to blogging. It's still beta, but I think it has great potential for making technology more accessible to regular folks. I really like that it has privacy settings for its blogs. If friends or regular readers want an invite, let me know.
- Munchies -- This stuff is SO much better than Chex Mix.
- Ozomatli -- I recently downloaded their album, "Street Signs," from iTunes. Great, catchy, danceable rhythms that sound like Santana mixed with the Black-Eyed Peas. Or something.
- Midnite Choir -- I saw these guys performing on the street in Seattle and loved them so much I bought their CD. It's freaky, cheerfully morbid stuff -- think Tom Waits meets Nick Cave meets Nina Hagen meets eastern European waltzes and polkas. No kidding.
- Extreme Makeover, Home Edition -- I'm not a big fan of reality shows, except this one. It's become my favorite TV show -- really the only one I'm making a point of watching these days. They take a family with unfortunate circumstances and build them a dream home in seven days. It's so nice to see a show that celebrates kindness.
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Patia! My roommates and I weep at that show...it really is amazing. There are millions more suffering who don't receive such grand treatment, but that doesn't mean helping one family is any less noble. One at a time...
That was me, Meg:). I should sign the anon ones!
Thanks, Meg. Yes, it's a drop in the bucket, and I think of that often while I'm watching it. But I think this show humanizes the poor, if nothing else.
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