A few/many links

Within the past few days I have been further exploring basic UNIX commands (ftp, comparing files, listing differences in files with various commands etc.) and XML. I have put up a test XML file. I'll be adding this entry to it. Probably won't keep going with it. Well not in that form. I might try the blogger atom xml feed thang.

Recieved an old Rough Trade 7 inch this morning. From Backbeat Records . It's a Double A side by Sweet Jesus - "Honey Loving Honey" and "Sisterfy". I should get myself a new record player, this old one aint' up to much - but it's not too bad, perhaps just a new needle. This 7 inch really reminds me of The Jesus and Mary Chain (Jesus and the Mary Chain?), maybe it's something to do with the drumbeat, maybe it's the word "Jesus" in the band's name. There is a smidgen about Sweet Jesus and other 90s (e.g. Tiger, Orange Juice, The Hinnies)Bands at www.birdpoo.co.uk. A great domain name.

Have been listening again to some episodes of the wonderous Hellebore Shew. The 27 programmes are up there for download or streaming. (.mp3 and .ogg)

Have been reading through the Maczealots site. It's a fantastic looking site (appearance and information wise), it has lots of useful tutorials, interesting articles and reviews.


www.poignantguide.net/ruby
I've just started reading through this - "Why's poignant guide to ruby." I started reading this cos the google snippet said the guide involving cartoon foxes.
"Why" (the author) makes ruby sound like art and zen and a new, pure way of thinking. His enthusiasm is exciting. The writer mentions Beck and Gorky's Zygotic Mynci caught my eye when I was skimming it, deciding whether to read it ir not. That and the cartoon foxes.

OK. That's all.
Oh, I've also added a favicon. I don't know if it will display in all browsers though.