Duckbeaver

Category: But I digress…

  • “Wachit buddy, I’m walkin’ ‘ere!”

    Over the May Long, and a bit longer, I had my first “east coast excursion” since moving to Toronto. Visiting New York for the first time was a great blend of food, standard tourist-y fare and some non-standard events. We took in a Broadway show, which was something I really wanted to do. Since we waited…

  • A different kind of marathon

    I’ve often noted that this A Softer World comic is my favourite, and very applicable to me. Especially as relates to my desire to read more classics. Over the past few years, my reading has almost wholly consisted of non-fiction. Either news and current events (miss you, Google Reader!) or various spectrum-related policy documents and telecom engineering material,…

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    Neurotic Mix CD Making

    Having made a lot of mix CDs over the past decade — especially for the various PDP exchanges — I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about ways to improve how I make them. My main goal with mixes has always been to make the listening experience better and as effortless as possible. I’ve refined…

  • More breaking news from The Onion.

    Two Hipsters Angrily Call Each Other ‘Hipster’March 29, 2006 | Issue 4213 AUSTIN, TX An argument between local hipsters Dan Walters and Brian Guterman has devolved to the point where each is angrily calling the other ‘hipster,’ those close to the pair reported Monday. ‘Hey, hipster! Here’s 12 buckswhy don’t you go get yourself a…

  • Onion-y Goodness.

    Franz Ferdinand Frontman Shot By Gavrilo Princip Bassist March 17, 2006 | Issue 42•12 GLASGOW, SCOTLAND—Lead singer and guitarist for pop band Franz Ferdinand, Alexander Kapranos, is in critical condition today after being shot by a man identified as the bassist for rock group Gavrilo Princip. ‘We ask fans to cooperate with Interpol to find…