In the previous blog, I began discussing "Music That's New to Me in 2007", purchased from iTunes this year, and all the little stories and links that go along with it. Consider it a tome to new and old music alike and the glory of having it all at your fingertips thanks to the magic of iTunes.
Let's see, what have I purchased since I first started my iTunes librarianship?
Ben Harper Burn to Shine because I lost my original - this is so funny that I mention this CD since I was just talking about the athlete crushes. This always reminds me of the time I was so antagonistically smitten with K evin! How appropriate!
Carole King Tapestry because of the Gilmore Girls' final season - Carole King is one kick ass songwriter, but you probably already knew that. Oddly enough, the song I think is the worst on Tapestry is "Tapestry". It's cheesy and canned. The rest all pack a little Carole King-ish punch. It was probably written by Manilow. I should do some research on that. It'll be in a follow up blog. This one's just an over view.
Cat Power The Greatest because Mom liked the Cat Stevens cover in the diamond commercial - I like her and I don't care who thinks she only "made it" because she is pretty and wear high fashion. The songs are still gorgeous.
Cat Stevens The Very Best of Cat Stevens because I lost or gave away my other one - I just mentioned his cover by Cat Power, but I got Cat Stevens because it reminds me of my 21st birthday. My mom took me out at 10 PM on the 13th. We had two pints of Guinness in a small pub and the live band in the bar, which had only about 15 people in it, played some Cat Stevens songs. My 21st birthday week was a fabulous celebration.
More to come!
Music Time!!!! [pt 1]
~The Introduction~
First, I have to say that you know it's been a long day at the cubicle when you get a shoulder cramp from your mousework. Now that that's out of the way...
First, a song for Jenny, regarding part of our recent conversation about certain widgets:
So, since my laptop died, I've squatted my mom's second laptop, the broken one. (Seriously, who needs two laptops?) Slowly but surely I've been uploading things like manuscripts for novels I'll never finish, photos from Wine Parties at Sadie and Jay's and today, iTunes.
Hi again, iTunes. I missed you. How are you? Oh, you've got updates for my iPod? Yes, yes you may perform them. Thank you for asking. No I don't want this new library to go in the iPod. Yes, I would like you to add all my purchases to this computer. I didn't know you could do that! Phew!
Wow, I purchased quite a bit of music this past year! I should blog about that!
All right, that's enough for this post. Let's do a little series of New to Me Music from 2007. See the next post for more.
It's Music Time!!!!
First, a song for Jenny, regarding part of our recent conversation about certain widgets:
But for real...Can we have a moment of silence for my old laptop? Laptop, you were a great resource. You helped me launch this blog, learn Adobe CS2, get the fifty jobs I've had since I moved back to Massachusetts, do my first semester of homework for graduate school and manage my photos and music, and all while helping me get the latest information on things like General Hospital, politics, the Red Sox and the where abouts of my college crushes (the ones that are easily Google-able because they play semi pro sports).Onward. No tears.
Thanks, old laptop. I will miss you.
So, since my laptop died, I've squatted my mom's second laptop, the broken one. (Seriously, who needs two laptops?) Slowly but surely I've been uploading things like manuscripts for novels I'll never finish, photos from Wine Parties at Sadie and Jay's and today, iTunes.
Hi again, iTunes. I missed you. How are you? Oh, you've got updates for my iPod? Yes, yes you may perform them. Thank you for asking. No I don't want this new library to go in the iPod. Yes, I would like you to add all my purchases to this computer. I didn't know you could do that! Phew!
Wow, I purchased quite a bit of music this past year! I should blog about that!
All right, that's enough for this post. Let's do a little series of New to Me Music from 2007. See the next post for more.
Carrots and Sticks : Iranian Policy 101
If you've been following the presidential debates and the latest news about Iran, but you're new to the political scene, you might be asking what the heck Hilary and the pundits mean when they say, "We need a carrots and sticks approach to Iran."
Here, then, as a brief explanation.
First, the literal terminology: to get a donkey or a horse to move, you'd dangle a carrot (offer a reward) and hit it with a stick (a punishment) so it does what you want.
Therefore, when it comes to Iran, moderate-to-liberal minded American politicians are of the mindset that we should take a "carrots and sticks" approach to Iranian policy-makers.
This is in opposition to the Bush administration, which has gone with a sticks-and-nothing approach. That is, they threaten war, declare the Iranian Revolutionary Guard - the Iranian version of the Secret Service - a terrorist organization, and slap major sanctions on them, all while completely ignoring the high level Iranian diplomats and politicians. This is because, according to Cheney, "We do not negotiate with terrorists."
The problem with the blanket declaration in regards to Iran- and any blanket declaration about anything - is that the situation is not black and white. Just as there are politicians of various mindsets here in the US, so is there a spectrum in Iran. They are not all absolute and total nutjobs like Ahmadinejad. (Mahmoud even has a blog! He's so hip, with his blogging and not wearing ties and making fun of gay people, even though some might speculate he is, as Dad would have put it, a little light in the loafers.) Just like, THANK THE GOOD LORD, not every politician in the US is like Dick Cheney.
That is why H. Clinton and the like have been proponents of a "carrots and sticks" approach. Carrots would be high level meetings and negotiations, and an easing of sanctions; sticks would be strengthening sanctions and keeping war-like (yikes!) aggressions on the table (which is why Hilary justifies her vote in the Senate to name the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization.)
Sources:
Hilary Clinton Defends Vote
Democratic Presidential debate and follow up article on NPR
Carrots and Sticks definition
WBUR's OnPoint show on Iran and US relations
Week in the News 12/7/07 OnPoint show
Here, then, as a brief explanation.
First, the literal terminology: to get a donkey or a horse to move, you'd dangle a carrot (offer a reward) and hit it with a stick (a punishment) so it does what you want.
Therefore, when it comes to Iran, moderate-to-liberal minded American politicians are of the mindset that we should take a "carrots and sticks" approach to Iranian policy-makers.
This is in opposition to the Bush administration, which has gone with a sticks-and-nothing approach. That is, they threaten war, declare the Iranian Revolutionary Guard - the Iranian version of the Secret Service - a terrorist organization, and slap major sanctions on them, all while completely ignoring the high level Iranian diplomats and politicians. This is because, according to Cheney, "We do not negotiate with terrorists."
The problem with the blanket declaration in regards to Iran- and any blanket declaration about anything - is that the situation is not black and white. Just as there are politicians of various mindsets here in the US, so is there a spectrum in Iran. They are not all absolute and total nutjobs like Ahmadinejad. (Mahmoud even has a blog! He's so hip, with his blogging and not wearing ties and making fun of gay people, even though some might speculate he is, as Dad would have put it, a little light in the loafers.) Just like, THANK THE GOOD LORD, not every politician in the US is like Dick Cheney.
That is why H. Clinton and the like have been proponents of a "carrots and sticks" approach. Carrots would be high level meetings and negotiations, and an easing of sanctions; sticks would be strengthening sanctions and keeping war-like (yikes!) aggressions on the table (which is why Hilary justifies her vote in the Senate to name the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization.)
Sources:
Hilary Clinton Defends Vote
Democratic Presidential debate and follow up article on NPR
Carrots and Sticks definition
WBUR's OnPoint show on Iran and US relations
Week in the News 12/7/07 OnPoint show
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Repost : Epistles to Ikea #3
Don't forget to view all the other epistles to Ikea by clicking on the tag link here or at the bottom of this entry.
Epistles to Ikea, 3
6/15/06
Dear Ikea,
I'm sorry I haven't written in a while. I've been busy.
Anyway, I wanted to thank you for the wonderfully arranged showroom. It made me want to grow up and have my own apartment again so that I could arrange a black, white and red retro-60s kitchen and a purple living room. My parents were also grateful for this inspiration, however ephemeral it was.
I'm sorry that I wasn't able to view your entire efforts. My sister was my furniture-lifter and was desperate to get home to watch the finals of "American Idol," which was airing on the night of my visit. That's why we had to take the short- cut to the exit after the shelving units section.
I was most intrigued by the first floor, which we ran through because it was approaching 8 PM. I can't wait until I finally receive my first paycheck from the job I've been working at for the last month and a half. Maybe I'll buy wedding presents from your vast stock of kitschy kitchen supplies.
Well, that's all I have time for now. I'm writing about what I think is my most favorite thing next: the concession stand.
With love,
your Brigitta
Epistles to Ikea, 3
6/15/06
Dear Ikea,
I'm sorry I haven't written in a while. I've been busy.
Anyway, I wanted to thank you for the wonderfully arranged showroom. It made me want to grow up and have my own apartment again so that I could arrange a black, white and red retro-60s kitchen and a purple living room. My parents were also grateful for this inspiration, however ephemeral it was.
I'm sorry that I wasn't able to view your entire efforts. My sister was my furniture-lifter and was desperate to get home to watch the finals of "American Idol," which was airing on the night of my visit. That's why we had to take the short- cut to the exit after the shelving units section.
I was most intrigued by the first floor, which we ran through because it was approaching 8 PM. I can't wait until I finally receive my first paycheck from the job I've been working at for the last month and a half. Maybe I'll buy wedding presents from your vast stock of kitschy kitchen supplies.
Well, that's all I have time for now. I'm writing about what I think is my most favorite thing next: the concession stand.
With love,
your Brigitta
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