The Blues on YouTube

I came across this video at morphological confetti’s blog. The artist and his video exemplifies the significance, popularity, and success of YouTube. Merely a few years ago, his audience would have been limited to his region (city, state, etc.), or if lucky enough to afford a tour, he would have boasted obscure audiences […]

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ArtLifeStyle Concert Series: Media for the Senses, A Message for the Soul

I recently got the opportunity to attend an ArtLifestyle concert — a combination of art gallery, lounge, bar/club, and concert.  I was pleasantly surprised.  The scene was one of sophistication and artsy eclecticism.  From NufacesNC, here’s a little more about the series:
The ArtLifestyle Concert Series is billed as an event ‘Where music, art and cuisine […]

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Obama: Change We Can Believe In?

Admittedly, I hate politics. I’ve always felt politicians were legal con artists. Smooth talkers who spit the right game to get what they want. I’m hoping Obama is different. I feel that Obama is different. And history says my gut feelings are usually correct.
Last week, I had the pleasure of […]

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FOX News Lincoln-Douglas Graphic Goof

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Apparently the FOX News fact checkers called in sick this day. Thanks to Keith Olbermann for pointing out their big goof!

dara montaque @ April 30, 2008

The Kamusi Project Transitions to New Home

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Update: Martin Benjamin brought it to my attention that the project has been back online since November.

After 6+ months offline, The Kamusi Project is FINALLY back up and running:

The Kamusi Project is happy to now be part of the World Language Documentation Centre, an international organization that champions linguistic research and facilitates the needs of linguistic communities. Now more than ever we need your support to keep the project going. Please donate generously so that we can continue to offer this free public service.

And if that news didn’t make me smile wide enough, I just learned of Swahilipod lessons through an Afromusing tweet. It’s Swahili time again! Now let me go and re-install the Swahili Dictionary Firefox Extension.

dara montaque @ April 28, 2008