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November 3, 2010 – Speed.

Loved this movie when it came out. Then…someone gave it to me for a gift…and I never watched it. That was three years ago. Um…time to RID. Goodbye Speed. Godspeed.

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November 2, 2010 – Wag the Dog.

I loved this movie. It addresses what I believe – that most politics is now officially theatre, designed to manipulate voters. That’s why it’s more important, not less, that we take the time to vote. To be informed. And it’s … Continue reading

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RID and RFID come together.

“Launched at this year’s Future Everything digital arts festival in Manchester, RememberMe is a collaborative project between TOTeM  (Tales of Things and Electronic Memory) and Oxfam which infused personal history into donated items by enabling people to attach stories to … Continue reading

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November 1, 2010 – CDs, the F’s.

Ah, another CD day…from 50 Cent to the Finn Brothers, here are the F’s. A few highlights: Flight of the Conchords -If you haven’t started watching this show on HBO, I implore you…go Netflix the first two seasons. This sendup … Continue reading

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October 31, 2010 – Animal House.

Happy Halloween everyone! Today, I give away my Animal House DVD – here’s another great example of a disc I SHOULDN’T be hanging on to: 1) It’s on TV about every week, 2) It’s available digitally, 3) Seriously…I think I’ve … Continue reading

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October 30, 2010 – First season of the Office.

The first season of the Office was, I thought, stellar. But truth be told…I think it’s run its course. Today I give the first season on DVD away…and begin to eliminate future recordings from my Tivo. Here’s to knowing when … Continue reading

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Yoink? Yoinks!

“Quick Pitch: Yoink makes it simple to give away your unwanted items and find free goods near you. Genius Idea: For years, savvy Internet denizens have used the Freecycle network group in their city to give away stuff they don’t … Continue reading

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October 29, 2010 – Triumph of the Will.

Today I give away the Nazi propaganda “documentary” Triumph of the Will. It’s amazing to watch this film today, and realize how many of the tools used in this piece are still used today. Something to think about, as we … Continue reading

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October 28, 2010 – Sweater vest #2.

The second Mark Ecko sweater vest of the RID project. It is a bit odd how, as we come into the colder weather of the fall and winter, that NOW is the time I decide to give away sweaters… Not … Continue reading

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October 27, 2010 – Four weddings, indeed.

Giving away this disc today makes me think about my own weddings (I’ve had two.) As the father of a nearly 16-year old daughter, I’ve always been somewhat troubled by the cultural messages that are sent to our young girls…especially … Continue reading

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