New Geek on the Blockhttp://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:29:11 +0000en-CASquarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)New Geeks on the BlockTechnology, Sci-Fi, Gadgets, and GeekeryTech,Gadgets,GeekGreg Gallingerggallinger@gmail.comThe Mars VoltaTelevatorslivemusicperformancethe Mars Voltavideogreg2point0Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:26:17 +0000http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/2010/3/14/the-mars-volta.html295263:3024776:7014532Televators

I was actually going to post a video of At The Drive-In playing One Armed Scissor, but all the videos I could find sounded like they were killing cats with their instruments.

]]>http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/rss-comments-entry-7014532.xmlThe CoveThe Coveactivismanimal rightsdocumentarydolphinsvideogreg2point0Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:24:38 +0000http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/2010/3/14/the-cove.html295263:3024776:7010096

Everyone needs to see this movie. It's horrifying and tragic, but important. I really admire the filmmakers and Richard O'Barry, it takes a lot of stones to put yopurself on the line, and fight for what you believe is right.

]]>http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/rss-comments-entry-7010096.xmlThe Tragically HipThe Tragically Hipmusicvideosgreg2point0Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:53:13 +0000http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/2010/3/12/the-tragically-hip.html295263:3024776:6987255Nautical Disaster

Fully Completely

Look at the intensity in Gord Downie's face when he sings. You can't fake that.

]]>http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/rss-comments-entry-6987255.xmlViolent Femmesgreg2point0Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:45:52 +0000http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/2010/3/12/violent-femmes.html295263:3024776:6986281Add It Up

]]>http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/rss-comments-entry-6986281.xmlBill Hicksgreg2point0Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:16:36 +0000http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/2010/3/12/bill-hicks.html295263:3024776:6986154What is the point to life?

]]>http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/rss-comments-entry-6986154.xmlAgainst Me!Against Me!Tom Gabelmusicvideogreg2point0Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:20:58 +0000http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/2010/3/9/against-me.html295263:3024776:6962691Those Anarcho Punks Are Mysterious

Apparently it's almost impossible to find a good live recording of this song. I was trying to find Tom Gabel's acoustic version but apparently Against Me! fans have never heard of a tripod.

Anyways, I love this song. I first heard it when a friend of mine played it on an acoustic guitar in another friend's kitchen during a houseparty. I'll always think of that moment in time when I hear the song, and to me it feels like a good representation of Against Me!'s message.

Cliché Guevera

]]>http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/rss-comments-entry-6962691.xmlHome Status Boardhome improvementideasproductivityprojectsgreg2point0Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:19:26 +0000http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/2010/3/8/home-status-board.html295263:3024776:6951384Check out the Panic status board.

Now I need to learn AJAX so I can build something like this for my apartment. On my board I'd have

  • Recent tweets and @replies
  • Grant 66 to Polo Park bus schedule
  • Important emails
  • Flagged to dos
  • Clock
  • Calendar
  • Apple Stock
  • Instapaper Read Later queu
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30-30 Vegan Nachos

I told the guy working at the Liquor Mart that I was looking for a tequila I hadn't tried before. Nothing too expensive, and not Jose Cuevo. His recommendation was good. Smooth and easy to sip tequila that also worked well in the chilli lime dressing on my black bean, avocado, and tofu nachos.

]]>http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/rss-comments-entry-6951233.xmlFugaziFugaziWaiting Roommusicvideogreg2point0Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:21:40 +0000http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/2010/3/8/fugazi.html295263:3024776:6943460Waiting Room

I have something to admit. I haven't listened to nearly enough Fugazi. I feel like they are one of those bands I'm supposed to really like, and based on what I've heard, like the above video, I do. The energy in their stage presence seems amazing.

]]>http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/rss-comments-entry-6943460.xmlJello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of MedicineDead KennedysHoliday in CambodiaJello BiafraThe Guantanamo School of Medicinemusicvideogreg2point0Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:16:15 +0000http://www.newgeekontheblock.com/new-geek-on-the-block/2010/3/8/jello-biafra-and-the-guantanamo-school-of-medicine.html295263:3024776:6943444Holiday in Cambodia

Jello Biafra's on-stage theatrics are something to behold.

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