David D McIntire
@compositeur.bsky.social
Scrutinizing sound since 1958.
I make no claims about my authority, but DeVore Audio makes some absolutely incredible speakers. I’ve toured their workshops and listened to their speakers and they are aesthetically stunning and sound spectacular.
January 18, 2026 at 10:58 PM
I make no claims about my authority, but DeVore Audio makes some absolutely incredible speakers. I’ve toured their workshops and listened to their speakers and they are aesthetically stunning and sound spectacular.
I used to send similar emails to Sam fairly regularly, with the same results as you. I did get one actual response, but that was before Trump. Now he avoids any engagement with those he represents.
January 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
I used to send similar emails to Sam fairly regularly, with the same results as you. I did get one actual response, but that was before Trump. Now he avoids any engagement with those he represents.
Christian, so sorry to learn this. Higher ed is a brutal place these days.
December 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Christian, so sorry to learn this. Higher ed is a brutal place these days.
When I read your piece, the first thing I thought about was the 'Vasa,' a 17th-century Swedish warship that sank on its maiden voyage, on a calm day. Upon investigation it turned out that all of the design changes that rendered the vessel unstable had been at the king's direct orders.
December 24, 2025 at 3:20 AM
When I read your piece, the first thing I thought about was the 'Vasa,' a 17th-century Swedish warship that sank on its maiden voyage, on a calm day. Upon investigation it turned out that all of the design changes that rendered the vessel unstable had been at the king's direct orders.
Your zest for public service is an inspiration to us all
December 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Your zest for public service is an inspiration to us all
I’ve used Logic myself for over twenty years
December 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I’ve used Logic myself for over twenty years
Yes, that definitely helps. And the Apple Creative Bundle is a great deal too. One-time purchase, no subscriptions required like Adobe
December 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Yes, that definitely helps. And the Apple Creative Bundle is a great deal too. One-time purchase, no subscriptions required like Adobe
I’ve used Final Cut in the past and actually found it more intuitive than the “easier” iMovie. I haven’t tried the newest version, but when I was using this kind of software a lot, I disliked the Adobe options intensely.
December 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I’ve used Final Cut in the past and actually found it more intuitive than the “easier” iMovie. I haven’t tried the newest version, but when I was using this kind of software a lot, I disliked the Adobe options intensely.
I used to write Sam on a similarly regular basis...
December 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I used to write Sam on a similarly regular basis...
His Manfred Mann Chapter Three phase produced some truly bizarre music that retains its strangeness decades later. At the same time, he financed this project by writing jingles. The range of his musical curiosity is further displayed by his album Lone Arranger.
December 10, 2025 at 2:52 AM
His Manfred Mann Chapter Three phase produced some truly bizarre music that retains its strangeness decades later. At the same time, he financed this project by writing jingles. The range of his musical curiosity is further displayed by his album Lone Arranger.
I've heard folks from such churches say "We love Pastor's sermons because he tells it like it is!" Suggesting to me that "Pastor" does't challenge them to consider their views more thoughtfully, rather he reinforces that which they already believe and provides religious cover for their prejudices.
December 7, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I've heard folks from such churches say "We love Pastor's sermons because he tells it like it is!" Suggesting to me that "Pastor" does't challenge them to consider their views more thoughtfully, rather he reinforces that which they already believe and provides religious cover for their prejudices.
On the leadership side, for men who crave authority and wielding it, ministry in a church that you established offers a lot of options, and limited oversight. On the congregational side, I think many are drawn to a church leader w9th a charismatic personality who feeds their insecurities.
December 7, 2025 at 3:19 AM
On the leadership side, for men who crave authority and wielding it, ministry in a church that you established offers a lot of options, and limited oversight. On the congregational side, I think many are drawn to a church leader w9th a charismatic personality who feeds their insecurities.
Look at the vocabulary used in comics, it’s not dumbed down whatsoever. I once checked the reading level of early Spider-Man and X-Men and it was grade 11 or higher. I would wager that kids into comics have better reading comprehension. Have any studies on this ever been done?
November 16, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Look at the vocabulary used in comics, it’s not dumbed down whatsoever. I once checked the reading level of early Spider-Man and X-Men and it was grade 11 or higher. I would wager that kids into comics have better reading comprehension. Have any studies on this ever been done?
No kidding. Once sat through a 2-hour Zoom meeting discussing a course proposal that everyone agreed was needed but foundered completely because the two professors that wrote the proposal were from different departments and no one could agree on which department would get the course designation.
November 12, 2025 at 1:42 AM
No kidding. Once sat through a 2-hour Zoom meeting discussing a course proposal that everyone agreed was needed but foundered completely because the two professors that wrote the proposal were from different departments and no one could agree on which department would get the course designation.
I later served on the curriculum committee, but only because I thought I could be helpful
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I later served on the curriculum committee, but only because I thought I could be helpful
My proudest achievement just might be having attained tenure without a single mention of any activity on behalf of the faculty senate whatsoever.
November 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
My proudest achievement just might be having attained tenure without a single mention of any activity on behalf of the faculty senate whatsoever.
Lemon Star Soda
November 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Lemon Star Soda
How’s it compare to a Lemon Star Sora?
November 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
How’s it compare to a Lemon Star Sora?
Apart from the joyful cavalcade of fonts on that box, I'm impressed with that someone at the company was sufficiently dazzled with the phrase "magic finger clutch" that they thought, "We'd better register that, and fast!"
September 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Apart from the joyful cavalcade of fonts on that box, I'm impressed with that someone at the company was sufficiently dazzled with the phrase "magic finger clutch" that they thought, "We'd better register that, and fast!"
I feel like so much of this season’s struggle could have been avoided if Salloi had made a different choice on that matter.
August 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I feel like so much of this season’s struggle could have been avoided if Salloi had made a different choice on that matter.
Good luck. We’re all counting on you.
July 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Good luck. We’re all counting on you.
I bought one when it came out and it's one of the best in the entire series.
July 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I bought one when it came out and it's one of the best in the entire series.