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The beauty of sequenced sound
Apr 17th
While perusing my friend Rob’s tumbl, I saw this wonderful sound matrix program called “ToneMatrix”. Since then, I have seen this reposted many times on tumblr and Facebook. If for nothing more than archival sake (in case the original URL ever goes down), I’m posting/hosting it here.
Its pretty easy: Simply click on some squares to get the music started. You can hold down the mouse and drag across the screen. Click on a square again to turn it off. Press the ‘space bar’ to clear. You can copy/paste your current pattern by right clicking.
The link to the original page is More >
Fuck You Facebook
Feb 2nd
Fuck you Facebook! You are inconsiderate, insensitive, and downright cruel. Icon now available as a fun sticker or T-Shirt!
Like a night out with Charlie Sheen, it may be entertaining at first, but then it just gets disturbing.
Facebook’s intrusion of our personal lives has gotten out of hand. Couple it’s infection with their desire to sell ads to the point of exploitation, and you can call them downright cruel. Facebook is like that friend who still tells “Your mom” jokes in a group where someone’s mother has died. Just ignorant (or stupid) and overtly offensive.
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NBC’s show: Outsourced
Sep 25th
You probably have heard of NBC’s new show “Outsourced”. It is a tv show about an American company that has recently outsourced it’s calls to an Indian call center. A lone American is also sent over to manage the center.
I’m wondering what kind of person would approve a show like this? Who sits there and says “You know what, this show is a good idea. There is nothing wrong about this show. America is experiencing a 10% unemployment rate, some of which can be attributed to outsourced jobs. Americans will simply adore a show that showcases another country getting their More >
