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I mentioned on the Tumblog that CNN would bias the questions asked from YouTube users in the recent Democratic Presidential candidate debate. That insinuated that the debate would be less valid than other, formal debates.
I was certainly wrong. It seems that questions from people of the United States (YouTube users) not only mean more than questions from pundits and newspeople, but they're more compelling and entertaining. And thoughtful. The electoral process in the United States could stand to get more involvement from the people and less from the mass media. The more people's voices are heard immediately, the more relevant every step of campaigning will be. If the candidates are going to campaign for 2-3 years before the election, we should make it count for something. Make their campaigning messages matter NOW, while they're still in office. If they promise something for when they're President, make them accountable for it NOW. This debate could be a great step forward. We should be so lucky. Labels: election2008  If you're going to be in NYC tonight, head down to Sullivan Room to hear my good friend and excellent DJ Chris Fortier mix some techno records for you. Sean Miller from SAW and Alternative Route will be playing before him as will some NYC locals. Admission is free before 10pm, $15 after that, but well worth it. I'll have a Sullivan Room is at 218 Sullivan St., doors open at 9pm. 21+ Labels: Music  The final tally of tracks and edits in a single one-hour radio mix. (Decibels for July 2007 with Royal Sapien, Chris Fortier, and Ryan Crane debuts on Wednesday.) If you're looking for the default password for your router or another piece of similar gear, you may want to consult this list. Chewbacca assaulted Marilyn Monroe outside a movie theater. "Chewbacca, whose real name was not available, fled before police arrived, Torres said." [via Fark] Apple should consider not copying artists so directly for their products and ad campaigns. Spinal Tap performing at Live Earth with an army of bassists. [YouTube] Brilliant photos smuggled out of Zimbabwe. It's the birthday of one of America's best radio stations, WNYC. Their dedication to groundbreaking programs like On The Media and Radio Lab and upholding the tradition of the station is inspiring. Kim Jong Il has been looking sick lately. According to a recent study in New Zealand, gay people take loads more drugs than straight people. "Massey University researchers analysed government data from the New Zealand Health Behaviours Surveys involving 15,000 people and found that while gays drank broadly similar quantities as straights, they also were twice as likely to use pot, and 50% more like to smoke tobacco." MadTV presents... the iRack. [YouTube] China has been exploding with commerce and growth, but much like the United States economy, the foundation of outlandish use of resources and credit could mean a collapse. Organic fruits and vegetables are better for your heart than industrially grown varieties. Labels: Links
Audio Tour 2 from Fade Records is mixed by me, Royal Sapien, and 40oz aka Chris Fortier. It's out now at all sorts of download shops and has received great reviews, for which we're very grateful. Check out the YouTube clip and send it around to some friends if you wouldn't mind. You can listen to samples of the compilation and purchase it at Beatport, iTunes, eMusic, and many other fine retailers. Also check out my latest singles, "Easy" and "Anti-Skate," and Chris Fortier's new album As Long As The Moment Exists. Labels: Royal Sapien  Check out the new Wider Angle Tumblog RSS feed powered by Feedburner. Full content posts plus email-to-friend and bookmarking buttons. Labels: Tumblog |
   
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