Up the Tree

Author: Funtime Ben

  • The Eraser – Thom Yorke

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    The Eraser Thom Yorke :4 Stars: 2006 As a band Radiohead is one of those groups which, while my father had bands like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, innovated and never did the same thing twice. Radiohead has never served the same meal under a different name. Each and every album Radiohead has put…

  • The Big Hard Drive Crash of 2006

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    Have you backed up recently? If you were like me about 5 hours ago you would have said “Oh shit, no I haven’t thanks for reminding me! You are a lifesaver. What would I do without you?” Unfortunately nobody said any such thing to me and my hard drive did a very convincing impression of…

  • Off To the West Coast

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    Heading off to California on Sunday on business. I need a long vacation and will be trying to cram some rest and relaxation in along the way. Been growing out my hair for a while in the attempt of trying something new, but I am really starting to hate this intermediate stage of hair growth.…

  • Not For Tourists Guides Free (as PDFs)

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    I love my Not For Tourist Guide for New York City that I purchased back in 2003. While I don’t look at it much, it has been invaluable for solving arguments, finding restaurants, and navigating the oddly named streets of Soho that I just never have committed to memory. Problem is, just like with all…

  • The Best WordPress Themes (An ongoing list)

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    So, I’ve decided that my current website look, while totally sufficient, needs some updating. That being said, the first order of business is to find Themes worth installing. This may seem like an easy place to start, but I would wager that 99% of WordPress Themes are absolutely dreadful, or based on the superb work…