A Sweet Song for Mama

Talib Kweli’s “Mama Can You Hear Me” (Produced by Kanye)

Bass Beyond Bop

NPR profiles Oscar Pettiford:

One of the giants of the double bass, Oscar Pettiford was known for his fine tone, the clarity of his attack, and the melody of his line. A successor to Jimmy Blanton and a contemporary of Red Callender and Charles Mingus, Pettiford was among the most sought-after musicians in jazz. During his short life, Pettiford distinguished himself as a performer, composer, and bandleader.

Heartless Babysitter

This abusive video might convince your wife to stay home or work at home to take care of your own kids. Watch it, baby! (Via Zen Corner)

Political Types Breakdown

The Boston Globe‘s “What font says ‘Change’?” Obama is clearly the winner: “young and kool.”

Shepard Fairey also has created a portrait of Obama.

YUI: CSS Grid Builder

A fantastic tool for creating CSS-driving layout from written by Dav Glass. Must bookmark.

Accessible Can Be Beautiful

Andrew Faulkner showcases a few accessible, beautiful web sites.

“Pray”

Jay-Z’s live video

Welcome to the Office

Snapshots of my office. I am finally set up with three monitors using Matrox DualHead2Go and the Intuos3 Special Edition. Like my man Fred said, “You ordered too much shit.”

Beacon Station

Just a few winter shots from the Beacon train station in New York I took two weeks ago.

2 Bedroom With First Month Free Rent

I am listing my previous apartment in Poughkeepsie for rent on Craiglist. Spread the word if you know anyone in the area.

$896/2br – First Month Free Rent (Move In Right Away)
Kaal Rock complex’s two-bedroom apartment located two blocks from the Poughkeepsie train station and Eastman Park. Nice and quiet neighbor and close by the beautiful river. Utilities are included except for electricity. If you’re interested, come and take a look. In addition, first month rent will be free. Contact me for more information.

Address:
50 Rinaldi Blvd. Apt. 7G
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Here are some shots of the place.

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