June 01, 2005
Ethan Mao: NY Premiere at the New Fest, June 4th
"Ethan Mao," director Quentin Lee's new film, will have its New York premiere this Saturday, June 4th at 8PM at the New Festival, New York's Lesbian & Gay Film Festival.
Shortly afterwards, it will then open in New York City exclusively on Friday, June 12th at the ImaginAsian theatre complex.
June 02, 2005
Queen Kola in the News
I haven't been keeping up with Kola Boof, so I'm happy to announce (I'd be happier if I were able to attend! *sigh*) some news for her fans:
Hi, it's Kola.
I'm at Karibu Books in Prince George's County (right outside Wash. D.C.) this Friday, June 3rd at 6:30 PM
Karibu is located at 3500 East West Hwy, Hyattsville, Md 20782. The store is located in The Mall at Prince George's on the Office Depot and JC Penny end - OPPOSITE END OF TARGET. Once you enter the mall, make a right and the store will be located on the right side. Store contact number 301.559.1140.
KOLA: THE VIDEO
Please don't miss my new Video documentary--"Nile River Woman" when it debuts ONLINE on July 1st. You just watch it right on your computer! It's everything about me with TONS of footage. The AUDIO link of the now-famous interview with my adopted mother is already online.
In the meantime....
If you want to read something good, check out this new article "The Kola Boof Hoax"
June 05, 2005
Back Soon
Need a bit of a break. Yeah, I know: I haven't really been posting anything substantial in weeks; but the comment and trackback SPAM is beginning to be a MFer. So I'll be back soonish with an update and better commenting systme. *fingers crossed*
rdtaylor [ AT ] gmail [ DOT ] com
Book Release: Where the Apple Falls by Samiya Bashir
"Where the Apple Falls" by Samiya Bashir! Come and have a drink, share some work, see good friends and hear selections from the book at the: BOOK RELEASE PARTY!! Saturday, June 11th From 6:00pm to 8:00pm BOWERY POETRY CLUB 308 Bowery (between Houston & 1st Streets) FREE! It should be a very good time, I hope to see you there! Where the Apple Falls By Samiya Bashir May 2005 ISBN: 0-9656659-7-6 $14.00
Samiya Bashir is the editor of Best Black Women's Erotica 2 and co-editor of Role Call: A Generational Anthology of Social & Political Black Literature & Art. She is the author of two chapbook poetry collections: Wearing Shorts on the First Day of Spring & American Visa. Her poetry, stories, articles, essays and editorial work has been featured in numerous publications including: Bum Rush the Page: A Def Poetry Jam, Obsidian III, Cave Canem #7, Kuumba #4, Poetry For The People: A Revolutionary Blueprint, Contemporary American Women Poets, Best Lesbian Erotica 03, The San Francisco Bay Guardian, Ms. Magazine, Black Issues Book Review, Curve, Vibe, Seventeen, XXL, Lambda Book Report, The American Journal of Public Health. Bashir is a fellow with the Cave Canem: African-American Poetry Workshop and a founding organizer of Fire & Ink: Writer's Festival for LGBT Writers of African Descent. Her work has been reprinted internationally and she has read her poetry to wide audiences across the U.S. and in Europe. Bashir has won numerous awards for her poetry since serving as Poet Laureate of the University of California during her studies, and continues to teach creative writing to adults and children.
June 06, 2005
Digicam Buying Advice
I'm looking for an inexpensive digital camera that works well on the Mac. So far I've checked out the Canon PowerShot A95 and the Konica Minolta Dimage Z20. I want a minimum of 4.0 MP, within the $300 price range and don't really care about the video capabilities. Storage should be decent. Anything else is gravy.
Please reply to: rdtaylor [ AT ] gmail [ DOT ] com
June 15, 2005
A Horse In Bed-Stuy
You can't really see it, but trust me: it's a horse. In Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn!!
What a way to start Memorial Day 2005.
June 16, 2005
New York Public Library: F*ck iPod Patrons
This is why I have a love-hate relationship with the New York Public Library (and lately there's helluva lot more hate coming from me):
NY library shuts out iPods from digital book service
Hundreds of audio books will be available for digital download at the New York Public Library's website this week, but none of the files will work with an iPod.
[ via SpyMac.com's Magazine ]
June 18, 2005
Vacation Bound
I'm on vacation!! I'll try to make it to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park, Coney Island and Upstate New York (Wednesday & Thursday) during my short respite.
Email if you want to hang: rdtaylor [ AT ] Gmail [ DOT ] com
June 25, 2005
New Ipods Early July?
I expect the release of new iTunes software with Podcasting links, 2-Gen iPod Shuffles, and a price drop for existing regular iPods -- the latter should be refreshed/updated sometime later this summer, in time for the back-to-school buying season.
From Apple Insider:
Apple plans special event next month, new iPods likely
Apple Computer is distributing media alerts and invitations to a special event that will take place on or before Thursday, July 7th, but the company is not yet offering details.
Apple news site MacBidouille is one of several French publications that claims to have received a media alert pertaining to the event. It's noted that a similar message was presented to the publication just prior the Oct., 2004 Apple music event that saw the launch of the iPod photo.
According to the web report, Apple is asking the media to prepare for new product announcements on or before the first Thursday in July.
Industry sources believe the event may very likely coincide with the planned high-profile launch of iTunes 4.9 with Podcasting support. Sources had previously stated that the software was due for launch by the first week of July.
Sources tell AppleInsider that the event could also play host to new iPod offerings, which may include second-generation iPod shuffles and possibly fifth-generation iPods.
It has not been stated where the event will take place, but last year Apple utilized San Jose's California Theater to introduce the iPod photo in a similar media event.
June 28, 2005
iTunes 4.9 Quietly Released
Great! Days after my iPod stops mounting on my desktop (meaning I may have to forego updating it or resetting it!!), Apple releases iTunes 4.9:
"With iTunes 4.9, you can now browse and subscribe to podcasts from within the iTunes Music Store. Podcasts are frequently updated radio-style shows downloadable over the Internet. You can also transfer podcasts to iPod, for listening on the go." (from MacMinute.com)
Snooping around by various Mac news/rumor sites have turned up evidence that this updated version will also support the much-anticipated iTunes cell phone. An announcement on that end is expected by some time next week.
Apple Merges iPod & iPod photo Lines
As expected, Apple Merges iPod & iPod photo Lines
From the official source:
Apple today announced that the iPod and iPod photo lines are merging, creating a single line of white iPods that all feature color displays with the ability to view album artwork, photos and play slideshows in stunning color.
Prices have been dropped and of course, they're playing up the Podcasting feature. I hope there's more to come, because many of us Macheads expected this to happen weeks ago.
Motorola-iTunes Phone Revealed?
From Apple Insider:
Motorola iTunes phone revealed?
The image seen below is believed to be an official mock or prototype image of a Motorola-based Apple compatible phone, and quite possibly the much anticipated iTunes phone expected for release some time in next several days.
It looks a bit... corny. But time will tell.
June 30, 2005
Percolating
From The Third Decade, find an alternative to going to Starbucks for a coffee and eats. Simply type in your Zip and Delocator.net spits out a list of Starbucks alternatives within a five mile radius. What's even greater is it also lists nearby Starbucks should the alternatives prove unsavory. Of course, my Brooklyn Zip produced almost all Manhattan locations, with most of the Brooklyn joints in Park Slope and similar locales.