Updated with fresh links (on top): Buzzwords say all the wrong things Who can be an enemy combatant? phpBB is Dead, Long Live FUDForum (or at least SMF) my (open) data Open Data: Small Pieces Loosely Joined Mobile web shake-up gets started TindelMichi Show at Soda Salon II September 29, 2006 @ 6:30 p.m. Ormewood [...]
[26 Sep 2006]
Ahh, nothing like a weekend in the North Georgia mountains. Friday night, Sweetie and I drove up to Clayton, Georgia (about 2 hours northeast of Atlanta) to stay at the Beechwood Inn (rates as of 9/24/06: $159 – $189 per night. Free Wi-Fi). One word: wonderful.
[25 Sep 2006]
Held in conjunction with In Stabiano: Exploring the Ancient Seaside Villas of the Roman Elite, this year’s edition of the Carlos Museum’s annual fundraiser will feature a “Roman Holiday” theme. There will be cocktails served al fresco on the Emory quadrangle beginnging at 7 p.m. followed by indoor nibbles and dancing at 8 p.m.. Event [...]
[8 Sep 2006]
In something at least. According to Forbes, Atlanta tops the list of America’s Most Wired Cities. For those paying attention, that’s three spots ahead of San Francisco (which does top the list of WiFi hotspots).
[6 Sep 2006]
Hosted by Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum and La Tavola Trattoria, event features wines from the Campania region of Italy, and hors d’oeuvres from the restaurant. Held in conjunction with the In Stabiano exhibition of ancient frescoes from the seaside villas of the Roman elite. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 404-727-0519 [...]
[4 Sep 2006]
Topic: “Object-oriented programming – Part 2” by Eric Stewart. Wondering “What the hell are encapsulation, inheritance, abstraction, and polymorphism?” You need to be here. Event details When: Thursday, September 7, 2006, 7 – 9 p.m. Where: Consulate General of Canada, 1175 Peachtree Street NE, 100 Colony Square, Suite 1700, Atlanta (See the concierge desk for [...]
[30 Aug 2006]
Okay, Friday night, the Underground is officially the place to be. Why? The FREE Montreux Jazz Festival. Montreux has been missing in action from the Atlanta festival scene for a few years now. But it’s back this year. But let me tell you why you just really, really need to go Friday night: Joi and [...]
[29 Aug 2006]
Scion is doing its Route tour, bringing independent films to a half-dozen U.S. cities, and Atlanta is one of the stops. The first screening is the documentary “Favela Rising,” the AfroReggae music group and social organization and the massive change s they’ve effected in a Rio de Janeiro slum. Rasta Root will spin during the [...]
[27 Aug 2006]
These Midtown Mixers continue every fourth Thursday through October. The Margaret Mitchell House & Museum has been hosting happy hours all summer. I haven’t been to one yet, but I’m definitely considering the next event. Delta Moon will perform. Blue Medspa is giving mini massages. Mojito Restaurant & Bar has the eats. When: Thursday, August [...]
[22 Aug 2006]