August 2007
68 posts
Back to WordPress...
I have really been liking Tumblr a lot, but have been missing not being able to have comments.
And sadly, the tumblr.blog has been very empty lately in regard to any development news or word as to if comments are going to be happening here.
Therefore, it’s back to WordPress I go!
http://brian.cors.org
brian: notes there is a FIGURE-8 SCHOOL BUS RACE in Flat Rock on 9/8 and NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION in Toledo on 9/14! (via Twitter / brian)
brian: is digging the new Ian Brown single [w/ Sinead] and the new Kinski LP (via Twitter / brian)
brian: can’t figure out why iPhoto libraries are now PACKAGES instead of FOLDERS. Backups should be even MORE fun at work! (via Twitter / brian)
brian: drying off after walking dogs in thunderstorm. (via Twitter / brian)
brian: watches the deluge come down! BOOM! FLASH! (via Twitter / brian)
brian: has the day off, just made it home from errands before the storm hits. (via Twitter / brian)
Sep 28, 2007: MELVINS and BIG BUSINESS
NOTE: Time not official. Date just announced. More info soon.
(via Upcoming: briancors’s Events)
Piranha found in Lake St. Clair 08/20/07 →
“Toby Davison, 43, of St. Clair Shores, pulled an 18-inch piranha out of Lake St. Clair.”
Broken and Hearted Podcast →
Leightonâs hybrid trucking / underground music podcast by an idiot with a Landscape Architecture degree and a 600hp tractor. Topics like the NYC noise scene of the 90âs to biodiesel, and experiences booking bands in Texas & Detroit for the past 12 yea
brian: figures! Just about to go to lunch, and work server craps out. HOOO-AH! (via Twitter / brian)
Michigan Theater - Kubrick Series →
The Michigan Theater and UMich Department of Screen Arts and Cultures presents a Stanley Kubrick film series. Mondays at 7:00PM - September 17 - December 10, 2007.
brian: okay, off to lunch for REALs. (via Twitter / brian)
"If Business Meetings Were Like Internet Comments" →
“What happens if participants in a business meeting behave like Internet commenters? Heres a funny (because its true) video clip.”
brian: finds the Internets working again - but is skeptical for how long. MERIT 11AM conference = FUN! - http://tinyurl.com/336gga (via Twitter / brian)
brian: finds that the Internets to the outside world are broken at UMich again. Ugh! (via Twitter / brian)
brian: fighting off sleepiness. (via Twitter / brian)
brian: is at home, working on compyootrs, teaching Debbie about new printer. (via Twitter / brian)
brian: just set up new HP C6180 Photosmart printer. Scans via WiFi! (via Twitter / brian)
brian: is at Zukey Lake Tavern for the first time. Up top on the deck! (via Twitter / brian)
brian: notes that Puffer Reds is having their Midnight Madness sale tonight… (via Twitter / brian)
brian: is off to dinner with his parents, then perhaps Ypsi Heritage Fest/Corner Brewery later. Message if interested! (via Twitter / brian)
brian: ia relaxing a bit before a retirement party for the mom of one of Debbie’s friends. (via Twitter / brian)
brian: hopes @revgeorge doesn’t barf on the Demon Drop (via Twitter / brian)
brian: is playing “Ape-Sh*t SysAdmin” today - and sorta winning… (via Twitter / brian)
brian: loves anything and everything that has to do with grilling out. (via Twitter / brian)
brian: is pretty impressed with the new Facebook for iPhone - http://iphone.facebook.com (via Twitter / brian)
brian: figures out why creation of the new Mac OS X build for workstations at work was not working properly… (via Twitter / brian)
brian: leaves office, realizes its way too nice outside today to be working indoors… (via Twitter / brian)
brian: hates the compyootars today. (via Twitter / brian)
brian: @ebeboun yep, for you - just like you asked me to! BWAHAHA! (via Twitter / brian)
brian: just had a waitress at dinner that looked like Chris Farley in drag meets Flock of Seagulls (via Twitter / brian)
Blidgets | Widgetbox →
“A blidget is a widget that contains your blog. Other people can place your blidget on their sites, increasing your exposure.”
iphoneebooks →
“Books.app is a simple eBook reader for the iPhone. It reads HTML and text files stored in your Media/EBooks folder, and is smart enough to enter subdirectories, if, for instance, you’ve broken a book down by chapters.”
Widgetbox →
“Widgetbox is a directory for web widgets for blogs and other web pages. Our widgets work with TypePad, WordPress, Blogger, MySpace as well as most other blogs, sidebars or websites. No plug-ins are needed, and they’re free!”
CustomizeTumblr →
Great site detailing lots of hacks/work-arounds for improving Tumblr.
Idealist, chancer, loyal friend: why I will miss... →
A story in The Observer about the passing of Tony Wilson [Factory Records], who was vital in the Manchester music scene, creating FACTORY RECORDS, which spawned such bands as NEW ORDER and THE HAPPY MONDAYS.
brian: is checking out Okkervil River, per recommendation of @iancr (via Twitter / brian)
brian: is prepping the grill for hahdcoah grillage! (via Twitter / brian)
brian: just picked up some MEAT CEREAL for the dogs, now am cleaning house, and later its about grilling/hanging out… (via Twitter / brian)
Atari 2600 Label Maker →
“This Atari 2600 Label Maker produces authentic looking Atari 2600 ‘Picture Labels’ using your own image and title.”
One Punk Under God →
“ONE PUNK, UNDER GOD is an observational documentary series that takes an all-access look inside the life of Jay Bakker and his Revolution ministry in Atlanta, as he faces the struggles of putting together a new generation of Christian punk rockers.”
brian: @ewlacombe - Too much Blatz? (via Twitter / brian)
brian: found a new show on A&E last night - “DETROIT SWAT”. Follows Detroit’s SWAT team around. Crazyness! (via Twitter / brian)
brian: damns @ewlacombe for speaking of Taco Bell…as I am now there! (via Twitter / brian)
brian: enjoys a day of storms, dog stitches, and whatever else may rear its head! (via Twitter / brian)
brian: snagged copies of iLife 08 and iWork 08. (via Twitter / brian)
brian: moved the cars in case hail is in store for the evening… (via Twitter / brian)
brian: many thanks to @mitten and @britain - Engadget indeed seems best! (via Twitter / brian)
brian: can’t find an Apple Event stream worth squat. MacNN is slooooooow. (via Twitter / brian)