The use of the Internet in political campaigns has been a dominant trend. Here are lessons from the past presidential election in how best to use this form of communication to get a clear message out in a campaign. Overall, the technology can only enhance the candidate and can not replace thier message.

 
Here is code for a small peer-to-peer application. It can be used for small networks to share files, and demonstrates that setting up a p2p system is fairly easy. The model of p2p allows for a new way of exchanging cultural works and should be a model for a new type of economic organization and free culture.

 
The intellectualis a person that is being disputed at the present time. They are either villified or considered too rare to make a positive contribution. The intellectual is still important, though, as someone who can help shape public vision by using a broad range of knowledge.

 
As part of a yearly tradition here are my predictions for the Academy Awards nominations. After the nominees are announced I will post my predictions for winners. I believe that this year's selection is the best one and the most likely to be correct.

Best Picture:
"Fahrenheit 9/11"
"Sideways"
"I Heart Huckabees"
"Primer"
"Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind"

Best Actor:
Kevin Kline "D'Lovely"
Jamie Foxx "Ray"
Zach Braff "Garden State"
Paul Giamatti "Sideways"
Liam Neeson "Kinsey"

Best Actress:
Catalina Sandino Moreno "Maria Full of Grace"
Isabelle Huppert "I Heart Huckabees"
Irma P. Hall "The Lady Killers"
Imelda Staunton "Vera Drake"
Nicole Kidman "Dogville"

Best Director:
Michael Moore "Fahrenheit 9/11"
Mike Leigh "Vera Drake"
Michel Gondry "Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind"
Shane Carruth "Primer"
Alexander Payne "Sideways"

Best Supporting Actor:
Ian Holm "Garden State"
Jamie Foxx "Collateral"
Peter O'Toole "Troy"
Owen Wilson "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou"
Mos Def "The Woodsman"

Best Supporting Actress:
Kyra Sedgwick "The Woodsman"
Brenda Blethin "Beyond The Sea"
Eva Amurri "Saved!"
Tina Majorino "Napoleon Dynamite"
Bryce Howard "The Village"

Best Documentary:
"Tarnation"
"The Agronomist"
"Supersize Me"

Best Foreign Film:
"The Motorcycle Diaries"

Best Original Screenplay:
Mario Van Peebles "Badaaass"

Best Adapted Screenplay:
Mel Gibson "The Passion Of The Christ"

Best Costume:
"King Arthur"
"Troy"
"Alexander"

Best Special Effects:
"Sky Captain And The World Of Tomorrow"
"Troy"

Best Song:
Mick Jagger "Alfie"

 
Gilles Deleuze was a philosopher who was able to discuss a wide range of subjects. He wrote about the effects of capitalism as well as on other postmodern thinkers. Postmodern philosophy in general must take into account previous schools of thought, and Deleuze was skilled in this area of philosophical application and synthesis.

 
The modern age was marked by increased centralization and automation as well as an increased hierarchy that went with the increased quantity. In contrast, the Internet may help with a reversal of this process by decentralization and organization based on quality and reputation. The modern civilization built upon the modern age may be dissassembled for something unique.

 
The structure of the novel has been constant regardless of changes in other art forms. As movies use new editing and filming techniques to tell a story, it makes sesne that the written word can be manipulated in such a way as to convey a new narrative. There is therefore a need for a new literary movement.

 
The philosopher Gilles Deleuze developed a system of thought that looked at the aspects of becoming that were non-dialectical. His theories used such terms as deterritorialization that stressed an immanent reality that disrupted overarching concepts and structures. His work was truly unique and helpful to the everyday use of philosophy.

 
The post-election landscape is not necessarily strictly red and blue states. If viewed by red and blue counties one sees that large cities supported Kerry over Bush. Here is an argument that the urban areas should make themselves distinct and separate from the rurual areas in public life. The cities should be proud of their identity and their ability to promote their political goals.