Sunday, December 30
If You Could Smell My Blog
Christmas came and went, New York was a nice time.
Santa's theme for me this year was 'Lux'. Now I smell really good.
I'd do me.
Saturday, December 15
Slamming into Christmas
Monday, December 10
Token Post Detailing a Shitty Monday
- Wake up inappropriately hungover
- Remember personal trainer appointment made last week for 6.45am
- Drive to personal training appointment and ask yourself, "Am I still drunk.. What day is today?"
- Suffer through 60 minutes of plyometric conditioning
- Get stuck in traffic trying to dash home to shower for work
- Bring "breakfast" (protein powder mixed into yogurt with banana, blueberries, frozen mango) into the bathroom to chug while showering.
- Proceed to spill "breakfast" all over dresser top, portable DVD player, and DirectTV box
- Dash out to car to find it blocked by neighbor who pulled in behind me
- Try to schedule an afternoon of interviews with candidate you found through extensive (and embarrassing) digging through personal social networks (and clever thinking) for sometime later in the week, only to find out (via email) that said candidate is already scheduled for a day of interviews Wednesday with another group in the office.
- Work till 6pm; drive home and pull up to a block completely without power. TOTAL BLACKOUT.
- Find flashlight.
- Notice that across the street, the grid is on, obscene amounts of Christmas lights support this suspicion.
- Call Southern California Edison (Power company).
- Select 1 from the voice-menu to obtain an outage status report.
- Learn from recorded female voice that no outages have been reported.
- Select 2 to report an outage.
- Get connected with a human who inquires how she might be able to provide me with "excellent service this evening"
- Reply "Well, you could get my power back on! Haha!".
- Listen to silence.
- Become informed that, along with 13,000 other paying customers, power is out due to "squirrels".
- Proceed to give all personal information -- address, name, cell phone #.
- End call.*
- Begin yelling to BF about how that wasn't "excellent fucking service at all" since the expected amount of time till repair wasn't reported and the reasons are both lame and (fucking) necessary and that even GLOBAL THERMONUCLEAR WAR as the cause wouldn't help at all, continue cursing.
- Blanche as the cellphone crackes (in the dark), "Hello, I'm still on the line"
- Worry that power station customer service rep. will proceed to post on her blog an .mp3 of the recorded phone call, along with my name and telephone number, filing the post under "Total Asshole"
- Have mother call on cell just as the power goes back on, asking "How was your Monday?"
Wednesday, November 28
HyperConscious
My patience outside of work is shorter as a result. Which kind of sucks. People I speak with, drivers on the road, pedestrians crossing the street -- they do everything too slow.
I should hire a prostitute.
LOL. Kidding, I'm kidding. (I don't have the time.)
But more importantly, what's going on in the world out there? And I'm talking Lindney Spears-han wise. Not war stuff.
Friday, November 16
120 Minutes of My Life I'll Never Get Back
A colleague of mine went the extra mile and compiled this wonderful and moving document which he emailed to me upon day's end. All of the following were actually and seriously in the 'training' and do not reflect the opinions of this author. No embellishments have been added.
- Some actions like grabbing a colleague’s genitals, when no intimate relationship exists, are so offensive that they are presumed unwelcome.
- As they finish locking up, Heather pushes Antonio against the wall, kisses him and grabs his crotch. Shocked, Antonio pulls away and runs away from her. Does this conduct count as severe?
- Along with groping, viewing pornography and giving backrubs, it is also inappropriate to touch or spank your colleagues, either using your hand or an object. This is true even if the conduct is done in jest.
- A nurse was sexually harassed by an 84-year-old patient recovering from penile implant surgery. The patient hounded the nurse for sex and lied to others that they had slept together at a Motel 6. … [T]he harassment continued with the patient trying to run the nurse down in his electric scooter!
- "He has quite a personality! He always signs his emails with something risqué, like: 'Squeezes to ya, babe. Kiss kiss, the F-man.' Everyone in the department is calling him the 'e-mauler'!"
- Joyce recently sent an email asking her employees to rate the top three female celebrities they would "do" if they were lesbians.
- Anthony is having lunch when a supervisor from another department, Roger, comes up to him with a big grin. Roger says, "Hey, Anthony, you didn’t tell me about that girl-on-girl action going on in your department! That was hot!"
Monday, November 12
I am Going to Try Very Hard
Sunday, November 11
Monday Morning, 9am "Meetings"
But what do I know? I'm just the asshole who works here.
Separated At Birth?
See for yourself:
Saturday, November 3
The Morning After
But you have to love it when the head of HR snickers as he tells you that about the mandatory 2-hour online course on Sexual Harassment in the workplace. Or when, as an afterthought he slides you a document and mumbles, "oh yeah and here's the Drug Free thing...." as it were the most useless application of ink to paper ever.
I will say, the place is tight. My office was waiting for me (!) absolutely stripped bare but within an hour, I had a brand new phone installed with working #'s, a decent MacBookPro to toodle with, and a very comfy and highly adjustable deskchair to play with for the greater part of the hour. IT came by (more on them later) and showered me with the appropriate amount of derision and pity that is to be expected while they sorted me out with my email account, telcom stuff, computing requirements, etc. Oh, and unless you see someone standing naked, you can never be sure what their gender is. Proceed with caution when using 3rd person pronouns.
I have decided for this latest chapter of my employed life (sooo messed up), I'm going to be channeling 1 part Franklin Hart*, 1 part Pam from the Office (although I desperately want to walk around acting like Angela), and 1 part Jason Bourne. In all seriousness, I've landed a very decent gig and I'm quite fortunate and pleased to be working there. The pay is good, the people are smart, the work is interesting, there is a gym on site, and I may very well be able to ride a bike to work during the spring/summer months.
Some observations from a formerly retired young(ish) man:
- Start a new job on a Friday. Trust me on this. Just do it.
- There seems to be a law of physics manifest in an office between the hours from 2.30 - 4.30pm where time seems to stand still. I learned that this is a good time to sneak peeks at your coworkers iTunes Shared libraries over the network.
- Working a regular (>40 hrs/wk) job is going to wreak havoc on my fitness and nutritional accomplishments. Case in point: I haven't worked out since Wednesday AND I ate a "burrito" for lunch yesterday with my colleagues [shudder]. Cut to me in 6 months driving one of those fatty-scooters into the building as my pendulous manbreasts slap against my abdomen. ew.
- Starting a new job at 36 beats the hell out of starting a new job at say, 24. The latter is an idiot aside from being the noob on site regardless, where the former has been around the block long enough to figure most things out on his/her own and can walk in confidently with experience to assess whether the new environ is up to snuff.
- I need music in my office. That is all.
- I need a vacation.
It's been a crazy busy week (omfg I saw Tegan & Sara perform Wed) and this post is all over the place but that's cause it's the wee hours Sat morning. I got home from work at like 6.30 !!>:(
last night and proceeded to knock back a couple glasses of champy before enjoying fine wines with (and after) dinner.
*If you don't get this reference, you are too young to be reading this. Go catch up on your classics.
Tuesday, October 30
On the Up & Up
But not before I ride the Pacific Surfliner from Union Station in LA to Santa Barbara to SEE TEGAN & SARA, bitches!!
That's right. I shall be enjoying the show tomorrow night in Santa Barbara, which apparently is quite the place on Halloween. Whatever.
Then I sell a piece of my soul and begin regular, contracted employment on Friday.
Then it's Saturday.
Well played, ctrl-freak. Well played.
Thursday, October 25
Mission :: Accomplished :: Employment Secured
I got this in the mail and assembled it. (Well, my stoner neighbor assembled the second half of it while I washed dishes and prepped dinner). It's funny -- now I have 2 synthetic, but reusable holiday decorations: a blow-up Christmas tree and a Lego pumpkin. What does this mean? I also think I am hosting a pumpkin carving mashup on Sunday. Need to pull that together.
Monday, October 22
Music :: I Love Tegan & Sara
Now it's because every single track on their album, "The Con" is good. Very good. I want to go out and get sleazy mullet so bad but I went and got this legit job so it might be a bad idea.
Seriously, this is a good album. And these girls are hot.
Update: Just found out I have tickets to their show up in Santa Barbara, the night before I am supposed to start my new job. Ruh-roh.
Wednesday, October 17
When Awesomeness Implodes Upon Itself
Proof:
Employment :: The Saga Continues Yet
I replied in the affirmative.
What does this mean? It's so mysterious. I need a Scooby Snack.
Saturday, October 13
Employment :: Ongoing Saga
I assumed that since it was he calling, I was going to be told that unfortunately" they would be going 'with someone else' or that they opted to 'take a pass' or whatever and the woman with whom I had met twice already relegated this guy (who had never met me) to deliver the bad news.
Wrong.
It turns out that he was in town for the weekend (an ever increasing rarity) and wanted to know if I might be able to drop in and meet during the weekend. I told him I'd call him back after checking with my assorted weekend obligations. Precisely 17 minutes later, I called him to say I could swing by in just a little over an hour. I proceed to change my clothing and "refresh" (which in this instance required a complete head-under-shower hair restyle) then jumped in das Auto and headed out.
I'm somewhat confused. ["What would I say is my greatest weakness with regard to my professional life, Tom*? Haha, well I'm glad you asked. That's easy: I work too hard."]
Does this mean I'm going to get an offer or that they want to make sure that they are going to decline the right candidate (me)?
Any information you may be able to provide would be most appreciated. Have a nice day and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best Regards,
ctrl-freak
Friday, October 12
Thursday, October 11
Can't. Stop. Must. Improve.
I can't beat .281
And believe me, I've tried. A lot.
Using my left hand even.
Send help.
Wednesday, October 10
Tuesday, October 9
Station Identification
This made me unbelievably sad. [Aging and Gay, and Facing Prejudice in Twilight, NYT]
Here's the deal: if I find myself in a position where I'm spending my "twilight" days (gagging at the euphemism) worrying about taking shit from a bunch of toothless demented bastard "peers" for being gay, I'll whip out some serious ninja skills and turn the place into a scene from Kill Bill.
Tomorrow morning I am going to investigate venues for me to volunteer my time/skills to the community of senior men and women who happen to also be homosexual. Any advice, suggestions, or information would be greatly appreciated.
Wednesday, October 3
Can Someone Please Explain This to Me?
MESA, Ariz., Oct. 3 (UPI)
Cause..yeah. I really do not understand this. At all.
Tuesday, October 2
Memoirs of a Ctrl-Freak
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Then, in an effort to keep busy, I spent the better part of 20 minutes putting these socks on this morning:
I got a pumpkin today, in anticipation of carving atrocities that will be committed in the spirit of Halloween. Don't have a sense of the pattern yet though. I've been toying with the idea of non-penetrative carving (!) this season. Like only shaving down the skin with an exacto and sculpting loop, you know?
Sunday, September 30
Wednesday, September 26
Freestyle Flashback
Personally, I enjoyed 'Supersonic' the most, but here's a tip 'o the hat to your white-hot hit single which established you...as awesome.
Saturday, September 22
Thursday, September 20
Music
- Metric,
- Go! Team
- Shiny Toy Guns
Self Discovery :: Redux & Paradox Compel Me
Many of the things that catch my mind/eye are things that are not necessarily primary-source original, but rather re-interpretations of things already popular or 'out there' in culture. Put another way: I don't feel it necessary to try to inject my own idea, opinion, position, or message on the world. I have my own private, internal sphere for that stuff to thrive; I do however, enjoy the re-processing of that which has been accepted by the popular culture (whatever it may be). I believe this is why I appreciate the Japanese (and German) to a certain extent, and also my peculiar position as a facilitator/designer/artist/researcher.
It may also explain why I enjoy the idea of IronMen hugging, or nerds triumphing, and atheists laughing last.
Wednesday, September 19
Hot, If Not Derivative Commercial
Click here to view the ad. [via Adweek].
Solitude
In that time, I've been productive and contemplative. I've also read a shitload of garbage (Gawker, Jezebel, Reddit, Stumble, etc.).
What was the point of this post? (Solitude allows the mind to wander mad, yo).
Oh yes, this professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University gave his last lecture as he has been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.
It's an interesting read. I can't help but find it somewhat sad.
CMU professor gives his last lesson on life [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]
Saturday, September 15
My Friends Are Throwing Me a Suprise Party
Tuesday, September 11
Buffalo Bill - You Got Competition
Please, please watch this video all the way through. It's...worth it.
Sunday, September 9
The WTC Follows Me Wherever I Go It Seems
Currently, a public installation/memorial is being installed in my town for 9-11. The piece contains 2 large rusted, crunked girders from the World Trade Center in New York. When I first walked by it during the day and slowly realized what I was looking at I got completely freaked out. As I walked away from it, though I started to smile.
"Good to see you again," I thought to myself. "Funny you should retire to this seaside town with a view of the ocean, too."
I used to walk past the exact same structural supports down in Battery Park when I went to visit my friend who lived across the street. She's since died.
There's a scheduled unveiling whatever this Tuesday in the morning. I think I will make a point of walking down and checking it out. Fuck you terrorists and you too Mister President.
###
On a lighter note:
Me: Knock, knock.
You: Who's there?
Me: 9-11.
You: 9-11 who?
Me: YOU SAID YOU'D NEVER FORGET!
I'm Officially an Art Collector
Artist :: Leslie Yagar.
Saturday, September 8
Strange Sight
Thursday, September 6
She Looks Like a 60's Superhero Who Fights Bummers
Can't. Stop. Clicking. Next.
The captions are often pretty good too. For example.
Or this one.
But then I started reading the comments below the pictures and it slowly dawned on me that the assholes who write the captions are a) totally gross themselves b) homophobic to a point that's embarrassing and c) perhaps being über-meta-ironic. I started to look at each "Do" as an actual "Don't" (and vice-versa). (Go on, try it.) Now I don't know what to think. Perhaps the lesson is to just drop all the critique and quest for 'cool' and just chill.
Then my brain folded in on itself.
Wednesday, September 5
Monday, September 3
A Dater Miner's Dream :: Damn You, Kylie Kwong
My initial take on Ms. Kwong:: anal retentive as hell but cuts vegetables on a mean diagonal.
If I get my act together, I may very well post pictures.
Oh and at Ranch99, besides the tanks of fresh living seafood (hello crayfish!) and the aisle of assorted "fermented" (read: rotting) vegetables, the cute infants being carted around by young Chinese couples shopping are ADORABLE.
**Update: The fact that I've envangelized Ms. Kwong to a fellow foodie friend via a blog post proves the post's title was aptly chosen.
Summer Nostalgic
varones flickr photo from Summer of Love (set)
My New Look
socks & sneakers, with underwear. That's it.
Turns heads I tell you.
Sunday, September 2
The End of Summer, Don't Think So
-- TO REJOOV MAH TAN. lol
Not but seriously, it is hot and sunny here at the beach. There was not a breath of wind to be felt, which allowed for the rare blanket of humidity to hang. I was sweating like a fat kid at a cannibal camp...just laying there on the sand. The ocean was colder today then yesterday but it was most welcome. I also seem to have perfected the delicate art of the swimming shorts/functional under-support combo.
Now I'm home, freshly showered. At the end of a nice hot sunburnt summer day, when I get home and showered, hair combed wet I always think of the book L’Étranger by Camus. (Before things go to hell, I mean with the headaches and the blinding sun and the knife fight). When Meursalt recounts his day at the beach and the late afternoon back in his room with Marie.
And it's only Sunday.
Tuesday, August 28
Saturday, August 11
Wednesday, August 1
Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening
Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening
There once was a horse-riding chap
Who took a trip in a cold snap
He stopped in the snow
But he soon had to go:
He was miles away from a nap.
Tuesday, July 31
This Should Go Without Saying
Not because of the obscene use of the double "xx". Not because the wares are sub-ghetto.
Because they mess with your credit/debit card after you make lame purchases of shitty socks and underware.
I'm just sayin'.
Sunday, July 29
Classic
Saturday, July 28
Proof Positive the Government Lies & Gets Off on Instilling Fear
TSA knew 'dry run' terror alerts were bogus [via Raw Story]
So let's see -- American's denied/delayed/unreasonably searched/forced to travel without adequate moisturizer: check. False terror alerts issued through major media outlets: check.The Transportation Security Agency's national security bulletin issued was based on bogus examples that were combined to give the impression of ominous terrorist plotting, CNN reports.
"That bulletin for law enforcement eyes only told of suspicious items recently found in passenger's bags at airport checkpoints, warned that they may signify dry runs for terrorist attacks," CNN's Brian Todd reported Friday afternoon. "Well it turns out none of that is true."
Thanks government! You're doing a hell of a job fighting the terrorists! We're really kicking ass in this War on Terrorism®.
Update: Haha, I couldn't even get through my morning coffee without bumping into another example of how fucked up the government has gotten with regard to paranoia, travel & "terrorism":
The Bush Administration recently demanded that air carriers collect broad personal information, including a traveler's sexual orientation, by threatening to turn planes away from Europe, and the European Union caved in.Good times, I tell you.. Good times.
... If you think I'm being alarmist, ask yourself why the government would be collecting information about someone's sexual orientation if they had no intention of ever using it.
Thursday, July 26
Owch!
I don't know if "wasting millions" is how I'd describe corporate investments/entry into Second Life. I mean, hell, they "waste" millions on advertising too..
Tastes I've Aquired
List of acquired tastes, From Wikipedia
Tuesday, July 24
Mii
Monday, July 23
Friday, July 20
Open Letter to the Person Who Took My Watch Just Now at the Gym
Thanks for appropriating that nice silver Tag Heur men's sportswatch that you found on elliptical machine #1, you complete and utter piece of shit. Not only was that watch a dear gift to me from a loved one, it was also the last "nice" thing I owned. I removed it upon commencing my warm-up, and absentmindedly forgot to grab it when my trainer interrupted me to start working out. As soon as I realized I left it there -- about 25 minutes later -- it was gone.
I go to that particular gym at least 3x a week and have become friendly with many of the staff and regulars. It makes me sick to think that from now on I'll be exercising in the same space as some skanky, sneaky, shitty thief who sees an (obviously) nice item that does not belong to them and feels compelled to take it.
I hope you get a skin infection from my watch and your fucking hand rots off. And I hope the negative karma you've incurred for taking my watch which was a gift comes back in the form of an early death. GET IT? YOU'LL RUN OUT OF TIME PREMATURELY. HAHAHAHA, bitch!
And while I'm cursing you, I hope I find out who you are cause you're going to be the first person I assault in my lifetime.
And to the ugly, out-of-shape wannabe THIEF who knicked it, fuck yourself.
Thursday, July 19
Brack is Back
Regardless, brack is the new brack again.
Nightmare Fodder
Wednesday, July 18
Polygonum multiflorum
Anyways, back to Fo Ti -- it's also known as Chinese Knotweed (heh heh) or he shou wu (何首乌), named after the first man known to have ingested it. Who lived to be 132 years old. (And also had his his gray hair turn back to black, apparently.) I looked further into this alleged "elixir of life" and discovered that it is known for benefits other then the aforementioned.."vitality". The stuff is even better then I originally thought. [from Drug Digest]
- In animal studies, unprocessed fo-ti has showed some ability to improve memory, affect immune function, and protect the liver from toxins. All these effects are probably due to antioxidant properties of unprocessed fo-ti.
- ...processed fo-ti contains protein-sugar complexes known as lectins. Because they attach to specific arrangements of carbohydrates on cells in the body, lectins act like antibodies, but they do not cause allergy symptoms like most antibodies do. The lectins in processed fo-ti may affect fat levels in the blood, helping to prevent or delay heart disease by blocking the formation of plaques in blood vessels. Plaques are accumulations of fat and other cells that restrict the size of blood vessels and limit the flexibility of their walls. In animal studies, processed fo-ti also reduced the amount of fat that deposited in the liver. It may also protect the liver from damage by toxins such as dry cleaning fluid. Processed fo-ti may also have immune system effects.
- However, both unprocessed fo-ti and processed fo-ti have some similar effects. Both have been shown in animal and human studies to lower blood levels of “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and raise the levels of “good” high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Antioxidant effects are believed to be involved, in addition to lectin’s activity. Although early results look promising, more studies are needed to prove the cholesterol-lowering effects of fo-ti.
The Headlines Get Gnarlier
In continuation of the slow, lame news stretch, here's more gross and pretty useless information.
Rest of the story here. [MyWay News]
Larvae Take Up Residence on Man's Head
Jul 17, 11:35 PM (ET)CARBONDALE, Colo. (AP) - Doctors thought the strange, bleeding bumps on Aaron Dallas' head might be from gnat bites or shingles. Then the bumps started moving.
A doctor found five active bot fly larvae living beneath the skin atop Dallas' head.
"I'd put my hand back there and feel them moving. I thought it was blood coursing through my head," Dallas told the (Glenwood Springs) Post Independent.
"I could hear them. I actually thought I was going crazy."
Tuesday, July 17
One of the Gnarlier Headlines I've Read
An Australian rugby player who went to his doctor with severe headaches was amazed to find he'd been living with an opponent's tooth embedded in his forehead for months, it was reported Tuesday.
Tuesday, July 10
Because Religion isn't Divisive Enough These Days
LORENZAGO DI CADORE, Italy (AP) - Pope Benedict XVI has reasserted the universal primacy of the Roman Catholic Church, approving a document released Tuesday that says Orthodox churches were defective and that other Christian denominations were not true churches.This is really one of those important reassertions that needs to be made - especially in such tranquil times as this. It's really not enough to just have all Christians thinking that other organized religions are godless cults; what we need is in-fighting between members of the same faith.
Thanks Benny!
Monday, July 9
Euphilotes battoides allyni
The tiny El Segundo blue has returned to two locations where it has not been seen in decades. Scientists are surprised at the resurgence.I shall endeavor to shoot and capture a specimen.
*With my CAMERA* LOLOLOL (mwah-mwah)
Monday, July 2
Is This Really Something that Needs a *Petition*?
That's more than sad. Normally, I don't go for online petitions, letters to Congress people, etc. but something about this struck a chord in me.
I'm all for the men & women who've represented our sad nation during the past few years of war getting all the mental health care they need or want.
The kickin heavy metal video is a nice touch.
Sunday, July 1
Wednesday, June 27
I Worked on a Music Video Shoot Today
I also imparted some interesting film/video history, i.e. - GoGo Yubari from the Kill Bill movies, is actually a character taken and elaborated on, from Battle Royale. I was surprised that most people don't know that.
What else? Oh driving in LA absolutely sucks.
Thursday, June 21
Wednesday, June 20
Saturday, June 2
Everything About This is Awesome
First, cheers to them for even knowing the Buggles and this song. Second, to quote the comments, "harps a pimp". Enjoy. [from reddit.com]
Wednesday, May 30
Tuesday, May 29
Giving Credit Where Credit's Due
Max Tyrie's Hand Made Modest Mouse Video [Wooster Collective]
"Myself and a couple have friends have entered the above into the Modest Mouse video competition. Using green screen footage provided by the band we cut a simple music video. We then degraded the images and printed out each frame sequentially. (all 4133 of them) We then nailed each "shot" of 50-100 posters to various structures and posts. Then using a digital SLR camera with a long exposure we frame by frame shot each poster. Oh, and theres a little video projection (again, frame by frame on the SLR) just to mix it up. There is no compositing, no shortcuts, just lots of blood, sweat and tears, and a huge Kinkos bill!".... Max
Saturday, May 26
Thursday, May 24
Untitled
On a lighter note, here's the track by Swan Island that I've abused. Enjoy. And again, don't say that Daddy never gave you nothing.
And play nice together out there kids. Let's not take each other for granted.
WWJD?
Haha, don't leave Rome without it!! That's hil-AIR-ious!
I'm not 100% clear on how it allows one to 'buy without guilt' though.
Seriously, can I just bypass the shopping part and pay the Vatican to absolve me of my guilt?
Oh wait.
-Note: This might have something to do with it.
Tuesday, May 22
I Have Batman Neck
Let's see.. Been a slow news week so far...Something about Helen Mirren meeting (and being starstruck by) David Beckham, people are still killing each other, etc. [my apologies for the trashy becks link, i couldn't find the original one that enlightened me to this earth-shattering factoid]
I finished and deployed a couple websites for a 'client' who actually paid me which is always nice and I'm waiting to hear from a wife of a colleague of a friend about an possible interactive producer gig (freelance, natch) which is also cool.
In Wii news, I gots me some 'Wii Play' and WarioWare but have yet to get deep into 'em.
Saturday, May 19
AVP, Wii Games, Chinese Foot Binding
- This is nasty and oddly intriguing. Chinese Foot Binding[via Reddit]
- On the Edge of Blade Runner [Google video]
- AVP in Hermosa Beach
- Smooth Moves from WarioWare
- I hate my DVR cause it never records the Office for me. Punk Bitch.
Tuesday, May 15
Death Stuff, America
Me neither.
But wait, it gets even more interesting. This is the "Humanist emblem for spirit":
More about secular ethics and humanism here.
Apparently, it was only recently that the pentacle became accepted to denote soldiers of the Wiccan faith.
Haha, I learn this the same day that Falwell bit it. Who says the terrorists have won?
Yay!
Co-worker: Didn't she just have a baby?
Shane: That's Geri Halliwell.
Shane |05.15.07 - 2:09 pm |
-comment at joe.my.god
Seriously, this news, and the ensuing commentaries (here or here or here) have brought me a sort of joy that I didn't know I was capable of feeling.
*Before anyone gets up in my grill for being..'evil' - I merely aim to illuminate the moral of the story: Be an unintelligent, hateful gasbag who amasses a fortune from hateful misguided pseudo-religious dabblings in politics, and people will dance on your grave when you die.
Monday, May 14
Fascinating
Debate on Amputee Sprinter: Is He Disabled or Too-Abled?
This is a very interesting question - and one that will be asked more and more as technology progresses. The fact that a person born with such a (what not long ago would have been considered) 'handicap' is now considered a threat to competition freaks me out. It's like exciting and scary at the same time.I'm interested to see how this guy's case develops.
Friday, May 11
Thursday, May 10
Bear With Me
I think the banner above will be changing often at least.
PS The pope is in Brazil. Poor Brazil.