December 2010
27 posts
WatchNoisemaker Build #2
This time I was trying to build a simple pentatonic synth with a pitch control. When you press two keys at once, it gets a little crazy.
“All of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. But...”
– Ira Glass
WatchI got an Arduino for Christmas, and I’ve already built a super annoying synth.
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Over and over the crow cries uncover the cornfield →
A (sort of) analysis of the line in the Beach Boys’ track Cabinessence - the line that in a way, broke up the band. Well worth reading.
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The Real Santa Claus: Tripping Balls? →
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Last night
Was the longest night of the year. Hooray for upcoming sunlight!
“Unfortunately, the facts and shifting of funds that led to the inability to run...”
– Scott Waguespack, Alderman of the 32nd Ward (via Jim DeRogatis’ blog)
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Local Community Radio Act passes Congress →
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Oh Captain, my Captain →
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The Chipmunks Christmas Song, slowed to the speed...
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I Hate Math! (Not After This, You Won't) →
Way more interesting than the title may lead you to think.
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Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs is... →
This is really, really, lousy news. The free Monday concerts in Millennium Park this past summer were excellent, and it’s super disappointing to think that they might not be happening at all in 2011.
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Update: Oops, might’ve jumped the gun on this one:
“These positions are being moved from one fund to another, and yes these folks need to reapply for...
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Ten Best Plays of 2010 in Chicago →
Check out number three. We hang with the big dogs.
Time-lapse Photography in Motion →
60 Wild Coyotes Patrol Chicago →
This is more or less the best thing ever.
One Way Mission To Mars →
Whoa.
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Map of Metal →
This is awesome.
“December is the toughest month of the year. Others are July, January, September,...”
– Mark Twain