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I figured there would be more tasty SXSW music snacks, and I was right. I’ve updated the original list, and added the delta links here. Delta is the word I learned from my programmer husband. It indicates the diference between what has gone before and what is new. Unofficial SXSW Showcase torrent, part 2 iTunes Sampler (Just so you know, I’ve saved you a whole lot of clicks. This link takes you directly to the iTunes store. You’re welcome.) eMusic Sampler One last thing: several record labels and other entities are offering SXSW-themed streams. I am personally not a fan…

Netflix dips on Facebook movie-rental news March 8, 2011 – I have compromised my privacy by participating in Facebook, and made my peace with that by being smart about my settings and all. But I’ve drawn a personal line at buying ANYTHING via that site. The Electric Mayhem March 7, 2011 The 6th Floor: Automatic for the CD Bin March 7, 2011 – for Tim. Austin ranked 34th largest city nationwide March 7, 2011 – We’re #34, we’re #34!

A brief SXSW history March 7, 2011 – This is a pretty cool SXSW timeline, and a look at some music history.

18 and Under: On the Left Hand, There Are No Easy Answers March 6, 2011 – Lefties REPRESENT! Creole Mama March 5, 2011 – I don’t know if it’s really “creole”. Maybe Nanette knows. Olympus Intros DM-620 ‘Tresmic’ Digital Audio Recorder March 5, 2011

The Day the Movies Died: Movies + TV: GQ March 5, 2011

The problem with 1980s nostalgia movies March 4, 2011 – Yes, a lot of it sucked. The problem with 1980s nostalgia movies March 4, 2011 – Yes, a lot of it sucked. I figgered ur taxes. March 3, 2011 To many, bloggers vs. journalists is almost the definition of a played-out theme March 4, 2011 Ebony and Ivory March 3, 2011 Lawrence Lessig: On the Significance of the Roemer Announcement March 3, 2011 – I don’t know what to make of this, and I know nothing about Mr. Roemer. But campaign reform matters to me, and Larry Lessig is a…

America Needs a Deficit for Dummies Book March 3, 2011 – In the 90s, the concord Coalition ran workshops to educate people about how the government spends money, and what does and doest not contribute to the deficit. These were great, and I saw many many lightbulbs go off over the heads of “liberals” and “conservatives” alike. Mike Huckabee's crimes against history March 3, 2011 – Now THIS is the article I’ve been waiting for. The political class/pundits are all up in Huckabee’s grill for spreading birther nonsense, but no one bothered to examine his worldview in reference to why…

Wisconsin GOP tries to ban prank calls March 2, 2011 – Isn’t a criticism of Democrats that they reach for legislation every time they encounter a thing they don’t like? Whatever you think of the prank call that caught Governor Walker, don’t kid yourself that Republicans are any less eager to deal with things they don’t like by passing new laws. SXSW Sampler Round-Up March 2, 2011 Town Lake Animal Center Hits 90% Live Outcomes For 1st Time March 1, 2011

I’ve added a link to the second official SXSW torrent. Oh hi! I hope you’ve been enjoying my Google Reader feed. It’s a cheap way to blog, I’ll admit, but honestly, I get a lot of joy from sharing links and comments. I will be getting back to some real blogging, but until then, I have a custom link farm for you. NO WAIT. DON”T GO! These are good links. You want these. The SXSW Music extravaganza is almost upon us. Each year at this time, record companies, magazines, and even SXSW itself dispense MP3 samplers, featuring showcasing bands. As…

Austinite launches iPad ‘gym’ January 3, 2011 Kanye West at SXSW? March 1, 2011 – Whenever I read that a big name is coming to SXSW, I think “Oh good, the show I want to get into will be less crowded.” Your OWN Show: The Winners [Oprah] March 1, 2011 – I’m so happy for this dude. He’s really talented, and hopefully the Oprahplex won’t gobble him up and make his show more sappy and sentimental than absolutely necessary. Jane Russell, Sultry Star of 1940s and ’50s, Dies at 89 March 1, 2011 Facebook To Share Users' Home Addresses, Phone…