linkdump for 2008.02.18
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Current: Out of print
A Current TV segment discusses an issue I’ve raised with students: that the Internet has made it difficult for any media to remain an underground secret.
(del.icio.us tags: indie subculture video)Treasure City: Another Fire!: Next door
Here’s an interesting perspective on the recent fire on East 12th street. The intersection with Chicon has to be the creepiest in Austin, and this post explains that the house that burned was used for illegal drug distribution.
(del.icio.us tags: drugs crime austin)Urban Dictionary: take care
“Commonly used as a parting statement when saying good bye..It is actually a put down to the receiver. ” It drives me a little nuts when people say “take care.”
(del.icio.us tags: language)currybetdotnet: Copy-protection for vinyl in the 1970s
This blog post examines some techniques used to keep listeners from taping albums on wax.
(del.icio.us tags: oldmedia music vinyl DRM)Threat Level: Motivational Manager Waterboarded Employee to Spur Sales, Suit Alleges
This sounds like working at Dell.
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