My iPod (and iPhone) makes me sane

I always knew there was a reason that I spent all that money on those cool little devices... much cheaper than therapy.

As David Bull says in the article:

The iPod allows people to control their environment, more so than any other technology. In a world where we have little sense of control over our everyday lives, it can be very satisfying to control how you interact with your environment. You have a playlist that you listen to while you're out walking around New York ... certain songs that remind you of the city. But the real sound of New York is shut off. You're controlling what your image of the city is. We are fine-tuning the relationship between our own feelings and environment.

There's a paradox between the cosmopolitan nature of a city and the iPod, which signifies something else. As users become more locked into their increasingly subjective pleasure, they ... (are remaking the) world in their own image. It's the idea that, "I don't want to hear loud people; I want to be left alone," and the iPod allows that. The paradox is, cosmopolitism resides in the person's iPod. It's often the most amazing array of music from around the world; the rich mix of songs around the world contrasting with the chilly nature of the city.... Where does diversity go? In our pocket.

This is how I survive the Subway and all the crazy people.

Apple is trying to surround me

First, they seduce me with their products. Then they open a HUGE store less than a block away from work. Now, they are opening one in the UWS.

How will I escape... and more importantly, how will Nina keep me from buying even more Apple stuff?

Me likey

Seeing as how Nina and I are going for less expensive gifts for each other post "First Wedding Anniversary" - this big poster makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

Because I love skyscrapers & because I studied architecture in college (and used to scribble skyscraper designs in all my book margins).


I swear I am not compensating for anything. My lovely wife - I have given you the best gift idea ever (and shared it with the world).

What if YOU seceded and no one cared?

Seriously... like, what is the second biggest source of oil in Latin American behind Venezuela had like a third of it's land mass decide to declare sovereignty.

Also, what is none of the press in the Free World seemed to give a damn?

This is pretty funny. That's my short and sweet post for the weekend.



Indians on Facebook. Great.

Not to mention Penn Masala. Brilliant.