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Saturday, June 05, 2004
While we're on the subject of giving cats their medicine, I'm going to dredge up an old classic...
I Gave My Cat an Enema
I Gave My Cat an Enema
A 4D Maze Game
You have to download it to play, but it's Java and so it doesn't matter much what your computer is.
To be honest I've been more than a little surprised at the glee some people are experiencing at the death of Ronald Reagan. I guess they would rather have kept Eastern Europe enslaved rather than give any credit to a Democrat that changed parties. Instead of parting over his death, maybe considering the good might do some good.
Remarks at the Brandenburg Gatevia Davids Medienkritik Politisch unkorrekte Betrachtungen zur Berichterstattung in deutschen Medien von David Kaspar
West Berlin, Germany
June 12, 1987
"General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall! (...)
As I looked out a moment ago from the Reichstag, that embodiment of German unity, I noticed words crudely spray-painted upon the wall, perhaps by a young Berliner: "This wall will fall. Beliefs become reality." Yes, across Europe, this wall will fall. For it cannot withstand faith; it cannot withstand truth. The wall cannot withstand freedom.
And I would like, before I close, to say one word. I have read, and I have been questioned since I've been here about certain demonstrations against my coming. And I would like to say just one thing, and to those who demonstrate so. I wonder if they have ever asked themselves that if they should have the kind of government they apparently seek, no one would ever be able to do what they're doing again.
Thank you and God bless you all."
Poll: Many Americans Still Unsure Whom To Vote Against
According to Gallup Poll results released Monday, 6 percent of Americans are still undecided about whether to vote against President Bush or Democratic challenger John Kerry in November's presidential election.On a serious note, Reuters is reporting that Ronald Reagan died.
'At first, I was really leaning toward voting against Kerry, because the way he tried to hide his ambivalence about his military service made him seem like a political operator,' poll participant and Trenton, NJ resident Amber Barthelme said. 'But then, the Bush Administration's mishandling of the Iraqi prisoner-abuse scandal got me thinking that there's a lot to not like about the current administration. It's almost impossible to decide which side I don't want to be on.'
Porn More Popular Than Search:
According to Hitwise, a Melbourne, Australia-based Web-tracking firm, visits to the top three search sites--Google, Yahoo, and MSN Search--accounted for just 5.5 percent of all Internet site visits during the week ending May 29.I found this interesting. I've been building porn sites since 1999 and I keep an eye on these kinds of stats. Back then it was closer to 40%.
Porn sites, lumped by Hitwise into a category appropriately dubbed 'Adult,' received 18.8 percent of all Web visits in the same period.
The Corporation - A film by Mark Achbar, Jennifer Abbott, and Joel Bakan
The Brave New World metaphor continues.
via Olla Podrida
Where's Gold at?
Why is gold even important?
It's a mineral, like any other, but a bit rare.
So what?
The Brave New World metaphor continues.
via Olla Podrida
Where's Gold at?
Why is gold even important?
It's a mineral, like any other, but a bit rare.
So what?
I cannot find any further information about this guy's invention, but it sure looks wicked-cool...
via Fark
Well, whattaya know, a Penguin game (flash) where the lil guys don't get clobbered or maimed in any gruesome way whatsoever. Now, I do realize this takes the fun out of it for most of you who prefer the alternative, but give it a shot anyway and try to not fall in the water, brrrrrrrrr...
via #!/usr/bin/girl
via #!/usr/bin/girl
Friday, June 04, 2004
I love it when I discover a site I'd not heard of has linked to us.
Museum of Hoaxes
Shiny site!
In the comments of the linkback in question, submits The September Tapes proving the hoax.
"In Hollywood terms, 'Tapes' falls somewhere between 1999's 'The Blair Witch Project' and 2001's 'Black Hawk Down,' a hybrid between traditional narrative and documentary."
Hehe. Called it!
You might recall I mentioned I don't like attempts to trick me, even if it's thinly veiled.
To this day, I have not seen Blair Witch, mostly because it looks like it sucks rust.
Anyway, I'm blogrolling MOH.
Museum of Hoaxes
Shiny site!
In the comments of the linkback in question, submits The September Tapes proving the hoax.
"In Hollywood terms, 'Tapes' falls somewhere between 1999's 'The Blair Witch Project' and 2001's 'Black Hawk Down,' a hybrid between traditional narrative and documentary."
Hehe. Called it!
You might recall I mentioned I don't like attempts to trick me, even if it's thinly veiled.
To this day, I have not seen Blair Witch, mostly because it looks like it sucks rust.
Anyway, I'm blogrolling MOH.
I just heard him refer to the death of "Princess Diane" on PrimeTime~
Yahoo! News - O.J. lashes out at Nicole
"O.J. Simpson marked the 10th anniversary of his ex-wife's death with a series of crass and hurtful comments about Nicole Brown Simpson, her family and the accusers of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jackson."
Oh yeah, and OJ doesn't remember what datehe killed Nicole was killed.
Found in the comments at Insignificant Thoughts.
I consider myself, like many other humans, able to identify when someone is lying by their mannerisms and facial expressions.
Mostly because, as a habitual liar in the past, I studied those mannerisms and expressions in order to avoid effecting them myself.
To be good at something, one must study those who do it, right?
That's one reason why I don't particularly trust BushCo and most politicians; I can tell when they are lying, not just by words, but by body talk. That's why I believe OJ is guilty. He is lying right now as I watch him.
I didn't prejudge during his trial, but was convinced in the end of his guilt.
Yahoo! News - O.J. lashes out at Nicole
"O.J. Simpson marked the 10th anniversary of his ex-wife's death with a series of crass and hurtful comments about Nicole Brown Simpson, her family and the accusers of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jackson."
Oh yeah, and OJ doesn't remember what date
Found in the comments at Insignificant Thoughts.
I consider myself, like many other humans, able to identify when someone is lying by their mannerisms and facial expressions.
Mostly because, as a habitual liar in the past, I studied those mannerisms and expressions in order to avoid effecting them myself.
To be good at something, one must study those who do it, right?
That's one reason why I don't particularly trust BushCo and most politicians; I can tell when they are lying, not just by words, but by body talk. That's why I believe OJ is guilty. He is lying right now as I watch him.
I didn't prejudge during his trial, but was convinced in the end of his guilt.
At Pop's birthday the other night, he brought up something you never hear about any more.Saddam Releases Iraq Prisoners
"Tens of thousands of prisoners streamed out of Iraqi jails over the weekend, after Saddam Hussein declared a 'full and final amnesty' for everyone from pick-pockets to political dissidents.
The amnesty was extended to Arab prisoners, including Kuwaitis, as well as most inmates held for criminal convictions, officials said."
With all the "insurgent" trouble in Iraq, why doesn't anyone mention where they probably came from?
Google turned up this one, short article, which I've quoted almost in it's entirety.
You don't think these thousands. so elated at being released, decided to turn over a new leaf?
And all the looting that went on after the invasion....
"Tens of thousands of prisoners streamed out of Iraqi jails over the weekend, after Saddam Hussein declared a 'full and final amnesty' for everyone from pick-pockets to political dissidents.
The amnesty was extended to Arab prisoners, including Kuwaitis, as well as most inmates held for criminal convictions, officials said."
With all the "insurgent" trouble in Iraq, why doesn't anyone mention where they probably came from?
Google turned up this one, short article, which I've quoted almost in it's entirety.
You don't think these thousands. so elated at being released, decided to turn over a new leaf?
And all the looting that went on after the invasion....
Please understand that I have a particular fixation with Jack Parsons.
Why a movie hasn't been made, I have no idea.
Okay, who wants to help me with the screenplay?
Dennis Hopper, get him on the phone.
Updated to reflect comments~
Who to play Marjorie Cameron?
Maybe Alyson Hannigan?
Or maybe Laura Prepon?
My vote's on Laura.
Also, as funny as it is Travolta wouldn't be a good Hubbard.
Who does he look like to you?
Also, I forgot to mention that A Piece Of Blue Sky is online.
And what about our main protagonist?
Resembles....?
You know who might have made a good Crowley;
UPDATE~
"How do you steam clams? Make fun of their religion."
Operation Clambake presents: The Clam FAQ: "L. Ron Hubbard late in 1952 wrote a book called What To Audit, later renamed The History Of Man. The book is still sold by the Church Of Scientology and it contains many of the basic beliefs of the Church Of Scientology. It is considered by many connoisseurs of kook literature as a true classic of kook nonsense and it is well worth looking for this book in used books stores if you are indeed interested in a book that proves that there isn't anything so stupid that people won't believe in it if it's in a book. "
Thank you, Carol.
I haven't read A Piece Of Blue Sky all the way through (I have a hardcover); I don't know if it mentions that Hubbard invented scientology on a dare to create a new religion from a collegue and fellow SF writer.
Or that this new religion is based on Thelema.
Funny also, I just discovered that Laura Prepon is a scientologist!
Why a movie hasn't been made, I have no idea.
Okay, who wants to help me with the screenplay?
Dennis Hopper, get him on the phone.
Updated to reflect comments~
Who to play Marjorie Cameron?
Maybe Alyson Hannigan?
Or maybe Laura Prepon?
My vote's on Laura.
Also, as funny as it is Travolta wouldn't be a good Hubbard.
Who does he look like to you?
Also, I forgot to mention that A Piece Of Blue Sky is online.
And what about our main protagonist?
Resembles....?
You know who might have made a good Crowley;
UPDATE~
"How do you steam clams? Make fun of their religion."
Operation Clambake presents: The Clam FAQ: "L. Ron Hubbard late in 1952 wrote a book called What To Audit, later renamed The History Of Man. The book is still sold by the Church Of Scientology and it contains many of the basic beliefs of the Church Of Scientology. It is considered by many connoisseurs of kook literature as a true classic of kook nonsense and it is well worth looking for this book in used books stores if you are indeed interested in a book that proves that there isn't anything so stupid that people won't believe in it if it's in a book. "
Thank you, Carol.
I haven't read A Piece Of Blue Sky all the way through (I have a hardcover); I don't know if it mentions that Hubbard invented scientology on a dare to create a new religion from a collegue and fellow SF writer.
Or that this new religion is based on Thelema.
Funny also, I just discovered that Laura Prepon is a scientologist!
My review of the new Harry Potter Movie (no spoilers whatsoever)
Bush's Erratic Behavior Worries White House Aides: "White House aides paint a portrait of a man on the edge, increasingly wary of those who disagree with him and paranoid of a public that no longer trusts his policies in Iraq or at home."
“The Attorney General is tight with the President because of religion,” says one aide. “They both believe any action is justifiable in the name of God.”
“The Attorney General is tight with the President because of religion,” says one aide. “They both believe any action is justifiable in the name of God.”
Thursday, June 03, 2004
I'm going to admit it...I love The Ellen DeGeneres Show.I watch her morning show when it repeats at 11pm here, and it's consistently hilarious.
Ellen is as real as a person gets on TV.
She's such a sisterly type, I'd love to hang out with her.
My favorite part of the show is when she dances, because it's her most vulnerable, human moment.
I've always thought she was a tremendous talent. I'm so glad she's successful with this show.
Best female comedian ever IMO, and she has Margaret Smith as a writer.
She happens to be hliarious in her own right.
Ooops.
U.S. freed terror suspect despite attack evidence
"Nabil al-Marabh, once imprisoned as the No. 27 man on the FBI's list of must-capture terror suspects, is free again.
He's free despite telling a Jordanian informant he planned to die a martyr by driving a gasoline truck into a New York City tunnel, turning it sideways, opening its fuel valves and having an al Qaeda operative shoot a flare to ignite a massive explosion.
The Bush administration in January deported al-Marabh to Syria -- his home and a country the U.S. government long has regarded as a sponsor of terrorism.
U.S. freed terror suspect despite attack evidence
"Nabil al-Marabh, once imprisoned as the No. 27 man on the FBI's list of must-capture terror suspects, is free again.
He's free despite telling a Jordanian informant he planned to die a martyr by driving a gasoline truck into a New York City tunnel, turning it sideways, opening its fuel valves and having an al Qaeda operative shoot a flare to ignite a massive explosion.
The Bush administration in January deported al-Marabh to Syria -- his home and a country the U.S. government long has regarded as a sponsor of terrorism.
What is a Lost Word?: "Using the Google search engine, I have ensured that none of these words appear on any English-language web page in its proper context."
Hm. Maybe we could ressurrect some of these words.
But then it would rust this person's Compendium of Lost Words.
Hm. Maybe we could ressurrect some of these words.
But then it would rust this person's Compendium of Lost Words.
KSL News: Scientists Finding Strange Life Forms in Great Salt Lake: "Instead of the rods, spheres and spiral shapes microbiologists are familiar with, they're seeing organisms shaped like pyramids, triangles, squares and crescents. "
Pyramidal organisms?? I need pictures!
Pyramidal organisms?? I need pictures!
I usually listen to the radio as I go to sleep, and late last night I heard reports of a flash that "lit up the sky like day" and very loud explosions up near Olympia, WA. One of my best friends lives in that area, so I got up and tracked down what happened. Looks like a meteorite fell. I thought "Nearly caught one, my friend."Or did he?
[NovaScoop l'?toile du net] Find Different Point
This is really hard because the images are disturbing enough.
This is really hard because the images are disturbing enough.
Well now. What to think about this. (Quicktime).
Actual footage, or promo for an upcoming movie?
Blair Witch taken to the next level?
Found it here.
"But just as I know the possible consequences, I also know I have a responsibility that extends beyond my job and my oath."
I smell a hoax.
Though the video looks real, it also looks staged.
We've seen this tactic before; websites tricking us into believing something only to find out someone was paid alot of money to pull one over on us.
The internet is the new TV.
Actual footage, or promo for an upcoming movie?
Blair Witch taken to the next level?
Found it here.
"But just as I know the possible consequences, I also know I have a responsibility that extends beyond my job and my oath."
I smell a hoax.
Though the video looks real, it also looks staged.
We've seen this tactic before; websites tricking us into believing something only to find out someone was paid alot of money to pull one over on us.
The internet is the new TV.
Genius.
via DiRTy
Mac sent this to me~
MEDIA CARTA
"Tinkering with reforms and policy-shifts won't cut it anymore; our media system needs a radical rethink. The Media Carta lays out some of the biggest problems we face, how we can solve them, and what a brighter future might look like. Thousands of people are signing on -- to pledge their support and to join the grassroots movement for media democracy."
Which is a SynCH because we went over to the 'rents tonight for PopInLaw's birthday, and he and I were discussing how the media is largely responsible for orchestrated misconceptions and blatant propaganda regarding any given issue.
We sighed and pondered what could be done about it.
And I come home to find this in my e-mail.
I think our merkabahs are bumping into each other, Mac.
It's usually Wierdpixie or Sauce-A-Roni, glad to see you at the carnival!
"We see great promise in the open communications of the internet and want that openness expanded into every form of media. We envision a global system of communications that has as its foundation the direct, democratic participation of citizens. To this end, we demand the timely transfer of key media sources back to the people."
MEDIA CARTA
"Tinkering with reforms and policy-shifts won't cut it anymore; our media system needs a radical rethink. The Media Carta lays out some of the biggest problems we face, how we can solve them, and what a brighter future might look like. Thousands of people are signing on -- to pledge their support and to join the grassroots movement for media democracy."
Which is a SynCH because we went over to the 'rents tonight for PopInLaw's birthday, and he and I were discussing how the media is largely responsible for orchestrated misconceptions and blatant propaganda regarding any given issue.
We sighed and pondered what could be done about it.
And I come home to find this in my e-mail.
I think our merkabahs are bumping into each other, Mac.
It's usually Wierdpixie or Sauce-A-Roni, glad to see you at the carnival!
"We see great promise in the open communications of the internet and want that openness expanded into every form of media. We envision a global system of communications that has as its foundation the direct, democratic participation of citizens. To this end, we demand the timely transfer of key media sources back to the people."
Wednesday, June 02, 2004
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If I were a NetHack monster, I would be a floating eye. I see and sense absolutely everything that happens around me. I just don't do very much about it....e...
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You remember NetHack, right? Via Among Other Things.
Some Sock-Dreams merchandise will be featured in their upcoming calender.
Original painting byHenry Lee Lucas submitted by Rebecca.
While reading a little about Lucas, I found this interesting bio of GWB.
"We did drink... we drank what people gave us to drink... And if we went to a party and they were serving liquor, then we would drink it, and we would drink it until it was gone."
Dr. Suess?
But of particular interest was his time as CEO of Harken Energy.
The article doesn't mention who helped bail him out of the previous failed ventures; though we already know.
While reading a little about Lucas, I found this interesting bio of GWB.
"We did drink... we drank what people gave us to drink... And if we went to a party and they were serving liquor, then we would drink it, and we would drink it until it was gone."
Dr. Suess?
But of particular interest was his time as CEO of Harken Energy.
The article doesn't mention who helped bail him out of the previous failed ventures; though we already know.
Metaversal Hyper-Abyssic Forecast
.'. METAVERSAL LIGHTCRAFT .'.
HYPER-ABYSSIC ASTROLOGY FORECAST AND LIGHT SPECIFIC YOGA PLATFORM
LUNAR CYCLE #4: Sun in Gemini/Cancer, June 2004
PLUS a SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM JOHN AYRES:
FEAR of the APOCALYPSE and SUPPRESSED ORGASM
via Olla Podrida
.'. METAVERSAL LIGHTCRAFT .'.
HYPER-ABYSSIC ASTROLOGY FORECAST AND LIGHT SPECIFIC YOGA PLATFORM
LUNAR CYCLE #4: Sun in Gemini/Cancer, June 2004
PLUS a SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM JOHN AYRES:
FEAR of the APOCALYPSE and SUPPRESSED ORGASM
via Olla Podrida
Tuesday, June 01, 2004
Face-Off
If you don't know already, Jake is our Lousiana Catahoula Leopard dog.
Guess which one. The other is Toby, our neighbors' Ridgeback.
We met Toby before we met the humans, read his dogtag and visited with him through the chain link fence that seperates our yards. He doesn't care about me much; I think he has issues with human males. He loooooves Niq.
The other day, we finally met the humans, and the female suggested the two dogs meet each other face to face.
They rassled and rassled, and we were a bit concerned because Jake has always been too aggressive around other male dogs.
But they played! They romped! And because they are both 9, they rested and panted frequently.
Human Female Neighbor suggested that, while they are gone at work, we bring Jake over to their yard so the two can play.
So we did, and it was a smashing success. Romp, play, chase, figure out who is more dominant. No decisions about that have yet been established.
But Toby appears to be so happy to have a playmate that he has visible smile lines on his face. And he's a good rassler, too. Uses techniquies Jake is not used to.
We are so happy Jake has a friend now, it takes some pressure off getting a new dog to enhance his otherwise dull existence.
We have a bunch of pix like this.
Next, we might try introducing Jake to the Other Neighbors' dogs, Chichi the chihuahua, Lucy the retreiver, and Rocky-No the boxer mix?
(We call him Rocky-No because we can always hear Human Male saying "Rocky, No!!"
He's a Humper.)
This is also my way of showing I love Jake more than I would ever let on.
If you don't know already, Jake is our Lousiana Catahoula Leopard dog.
Guess which one. The other is Toby, our neighbors' Ridgeback.
We met Toby before we met the humans, read his dogtag and visited with him through the chain link fence that seperates our yards. He doesn't care about me much; I think he has issues with human males. He loooooves Niq.
The other day, we finally met the humans, and the female suggested the two dogs meet each other face to face.
They rassled and rassled, and we were a bit concerned because Jake has always been too aggressive around other male dogs.
But they played! They romped! And because they are both 9, they rested and panted frequently.
Human Female Neighbor suggested that, while they are gone at work, we bring Jake over to their yard so the two can play.
So we did, and it was a smashing success. Romp, play, chase, figure out who is more dominant. No decisions about that have yet been established.
But Toby appears to be so happy to have a playmate that he has visible smile lines on his face. And he's a good rassler, too. Uses techniquies Jake is not used to.
We are so happy Jake has a friend now, it takes some pressure off getting a new dog to enhance his otherwise dull existence.
We have a bunch of pix like this.
Next, we might try introducing Jake to the Other Neighbors' dogs, Chichi the chihuahua, Lucy the retreiver, and Rocky-No the boxer mix?
(We call him Rocky-No because we can always hear Human Male saying "Rocky, No!!"
He's a Humper.)
This is also my way of showing I love Jake more than I would ever let on.
Formerly DJSpoof, now Cubik Force - A Simple Weblog For Simple Minds
Good blog, but this was a solicited link.
I'm seeing it on other blogs now.
Something about that reminds me of panhandling, and I don't care for panhandlers.
I guess it's the best way to get traffic to your blog, but CP has never done it. That's why barely anyone knows about us!
We don't advertise at all, except for the various serach engines, and even then it takes no effort. I'm all about no effort.
On another note, I don't care for the hip-hop. Most of it, anyway.
The lyrics are silly, the fashion is silly, the people who buy it are silly.
I like Busta and Q-Tip, that's about it.
Good blog, but this was a solicited link.
I'm seeing it on other blogs now.
Something about that reminds me of panhandling, and I don't care for panhandlers.
I guess it's the best way to get traffic to your blog, but CP has never done it. That's why barely anyone knows about us!
We don't advertise at all, except for the various serach engines, and even then it takes no effort. I'm all about no effort.
On another note, I don't care for the hip-hop. Most of it, anyway.
The lyrics are silly, the fashion is silly, the people who buy it are silly.
I like Busta and Q-Tip, that's about it.
Bush Loves The Veterans
"Referring to America’s war dead, President Bush told an audience at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day that 'America acknowledges a debt that is beyond our power to repay.'
*whisper-snicker* but not beyond our power to recind
Bush Plans To Slash Popular Programs After Election : "For the last four years, the Bush Administration has been encouraging congressional Republicans to reduce veteran' benefits and health care; most of the time they backed down in the face of strong Democratic opposition. Now the administration seems to have switched tactics: give today to take away even more tomorrow. The 2006 budget appears to be only the beginning of the administration's drive to decrease the veterans' budget. "
"The document reveals that the Bush Administration is also ordering cuts in the following agencies: 2.4 percent less for the Education Department; 2.6 percent less for the Environmental Protection Agency; 2.1 percent for the National Institutes of Health; 1.9 percent less for the Interior Department."
Right. We don't need no ejeekation, we ain't gonna hug no damn trees, it's your own fault if you get sick, and who really needs new roads and bridges?
Looks like the budget is geared toward perpetual war, just as we suspected it would.
"Referring to America’s war dead, President Bush told an audience at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day that 'America acknowledges a debt that is beyond our power to repay.'*whisper-snicker* but not beyond our power to recind
Bush Plans To Slash Popular Programs After Election : "For the last four years, the Bush Administration has been encouraging congressional Republicans to reduce veteran' benefits and health care; most of the time they backed down in the face of strong Democratic opposition. Now the administration seems to have switched tactics: give today to take away even more tomorrow. The 2006 budget appears to be only the beginning of the administration's drive to decrease the veterans' budget. "
"The document reveals that the Bush Administration is also ordering cuts in the following agencies: 2.4 percent less for the Education Department; 2.6 percent less for the Environmental Protection Agency; 2.1 percent for the National Institutes of Health; 1.9 percent less for the Interior Department."
Right. We don't need no ejeekation, we ain't gonna hug no damn trees, it's your own fault if you get sick, and who really needs new roads and bridges?
Looks like the budget is geared toward perpetual war, just as we suspected it would.
Grey Snake - this is a mighty fine piece of music here (right click and save-as) by autonoma
(at least, that's what he goes by on Newstoday®)
(at least, that's what he goes by on Newstoday®)
Hey! Nartman's still around!
Northern star getting brighter quickly, oddly
DENVER - Julius Caesar might have said he was as constant as the northern star, but it wasn't much of a boast. Over the past two millennia, the star Polaris has brightened by 250 percent, astronomers announced Monday.I'd like to know how they know.
And they can't explain why
I'm on vacation in Savannah this week. Yesterday while walking around the tourist part of downtown we discovered an internet cafe/ Bubble Tea joint. Hooked on this new taste sensation and enthused to have my wife try one (didn't like it), we entered.
While waiting for my drink, I was spacing out at the bar directly in front of another guy's drink, he came over to claim it and I made some joke about not having drank it. He was a middle-middle aged fella who walked over to the terminals and began to log into Blogger.
Being of a rascalish mind, I strolled over and pretended to look at some art over his head while gleaning his Blog site name with the intention of dropping him a line later on in the day saying "Greetings from the guy with the blue beard whom you saw at the coffee house in Savannah."
I did so, and it turns out that this fellow is in the middle of a Loooong Drive around the US, and his writing and blog are quite interesting. I checked around (brief search) to see if he mentioned anything about having a target audience, or metacomment about who this is aimed at and found nothing. I trust that I am NOT violating his privacy by posting this link.
Ain't No God
While waiting for my drink, I was spacing out at the bar directly in front of another guy's drink, he came over to claim it and I made some joke about not having drank it. He was a middle-middle aged fella who walked over to the terminals and began to log into Blogger.
Being of a rascalish mind, I strolled over and pretended to look at some art over his head while gleaning his Blog site name with the intention of dropping him a line later on in the day saying "Greetings from the guy with the blue beard whom you saw at the coffee house in Savannah."
I did so, and it turns out that this fellow is in the middle of a Loooong Drive around the US, and his writing and blog are quite interesting. I checked around (brief search) to see if he mentioned anything about having a target audience, or metacomment about who this is aimed at and found nothing. I trust that I am NOT violating his privacy by posting this link.
Ain't No God
Found the map of Springfield via root cellar, and it's quite fascinating, actually.
I didn't know Moe's was right across the street from the high school, for instance.
I didn't know Moe's was right across the street from the high school, for instance.
Monday, May 31, 2004
Razor
Instructions are in french. Spacebar to activate the whatevers that work the lifts.
Jestfighter Game
Top scroller
Fleabag Vs Mutt
snickering little poobag.
PillowFight Bloodbath is ratherfun, but not worksafe.
Instructions are in french. Spacebar to activate the whatevers that work the lifts.
Jestfighter Game
Top scroller
Fleabag Vs Mutt
snickering little poobag.
PillowFight Bloodbath is ratherfun, but not worksafe.
IN REMEMBRANCE
Also posted at Caiterwauling. I decided to post it here as well, as it looked as if no one else at CP was going to post anything about Memorial Day.
Memorial Day, May 31, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Memorial Day is about reconcilation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all.
But for Memorial Day, I would also like to thank the living who served and who continue to serve with dignity and honor. My personal roll of heroes: Cookie, Bunky, Bob, Fritz, Deudd, Geoffrey, Ralph, Kooch, Doc, George, Jerry, Mike, Mikey, Puggs, AWolf, Thomas, Tom, Bud, Don, Scroff, Jonathan, Gordon. If you're a reader who also served, and I left off your name, I apologize. It wasn't an intentional oversight. Your service is just as much appreciated.
Also posted at Caiterwauling. I decided to post it here as well, as it looked as if no one else at CP was going to post anything about Memorial Day.
Memorial Day, May 31, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Memorial Day is about reconcilation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all.
But for Memorial Day, I would also like to thank the living who served and who continue to serve with dignity and honor. My personal roll of heroes: Cookie, Bunky, Bob, Fritz, Deudd, Geoffrey, Ralph, Kooch, Doc, George, Jerry, Mike, Mikey, Puggs, AWolf, Thomas, Tom, Bud, Don, Scroff, Jonathan, Gordon. If you're a reader who also served, and I left off your name, I apologize. It wasn't an intentional oversight. Your service is just as much appreciated.
DNA Study Finds Chihuahuas Aren't Dogs
I didn't spend any time trying to verify this but if true there are some people I shale mock relentlessly.
via Ratboy's Anvil
Among other findings, the analysis determined that the Chihuahua is actually a type of large rodent, selectively bred for centuries to resemble a canine.
'This is clearly going to raise some eyebrows in the Chihuahua world,' said Peggy Wilson, president of the Chihuahua Club of America. 'It goes against our belief system. People are pretty passionate about their dogs. There is going to be disbelief.
I didn't spend any time trying to verify this but if true there are some people I shale mock relentlessly.
via Ratboy's Anvil
RED'S FAME SPREADS
Also posted at Caiterwauling
Red is now officially enshrined on The Infinite Cat Project. He's Cat #127. Go check out the picture here. Also, check picture following his, Cat # 128. This one is especially neat because it really looks as if the cat looking at Red is actually touching him. And then, in Cat # 129 as well as in Cat # 130, Red is still visible.
ICP is just a sparkly idea that turned into a really interesting project. I noticed in some of the comments received on the site, one person wanted to start an Infinte Dog Project, and another was in favor of an Infinite Snake Project. No thanks on that last one. Eeek.
I wish some of you out there would put your own kitty or kitties on ICP and post the results here. Or send me a link and I'll post it here.
Oh, and so far, Ginger has resisted all my efforts to photograph her gazing at the screen. And those efforts have even included taping a cat treat to the monitor. She's a crafty little devil.
Also posted at Caiterwauling
Red is now officially enshrined on The Infinite Cat Project. He's Cat #127. Go check out the picture here. Also, check picture following his, Cat # 128. This one is especially neat because it really looks as if the cat looking at Red is actually touching him. And then, in Cat # 129 as well as in Cat # 130, Red is still visible.
ICP is just a sparkly idea that turned into a really interesting project. I noticed in some of the comments received on the site, one person wanted to start an Infinte Dog Project, and another was in favor of an Infinite Snake Project. No thanks on that last one. Eeek.
I wish some of you out there would put your own kitty or kitties on ICP and post the results here. Or send me a link and I'll post it here.
Oh, and so far, Ginger has resisted all my efforts to photograph her gazing at the screen. And those efforts have even included taping a cat treat to the monitor. She's a crafty little devil.
gypsy wagon traveller for sale oh I want.
Manhattanhenge
"For Manhattan, a place where the evening matters more than the morning, that special day comes on May 28; one of only two days in the year when the Sun sets in exact alignment with the Manhattan grid, fully illuminating every single cross-street for the last fifteen minutes of daylight. The other day is July 11th. Had Manhattan's grid been perfectly aligned with the geographic north-south line, then our special day would be the spring equinox, and if we so designated, the autumn equinox -- the only two days on the calendar when the Sun rises due east and sets due west.
"For Manhattan, a place where the evening matters more than the morning, that special day comes on May 28; one of only two days in the year when the Sun sets in exact alignment with the Manhattan grid, fully illuminating every single cross-street for the last fifteen minutes of daylight. The other day is July 11th. Had Manhattan's grid been perfectly aligned with the geographic north-south line, then our special day would be the spring equinox, and if we so designated, the autumn equinox -- the only two days on the calendar when the Sun rises due east and sets due west.
Bizarre tale of boy who used internet to plot his own murder
Let's be perfectly clear.
Please don't kill me, or anyone else if you can absolutely prevent it.
Thanks.
Let's be perfectly clear.
Please don't kill me, or anyone else if you can absolutely prevent it.
Thanks.
Sunday, May 30, 2004
Some of you chapelers ain't done it yet.
Specifically, 17!
Get it done, or I will make one for you!
I know it's just a silly little thing, hardly worth one's time? But I like a consistency in the gallery, so get those tired old anime avatars retired.
On a side note, I am kicking myself that I never took screenshot of Chapel in all of it's manifestations. We went through new layouts quite frequently until Olivia made this one, which I cannot alter even if I wanted to.
Specifically, 17!
Get it done, or I will make one for you!
I know it's just a silly little thing, hardly worth one's time? But I like a consistency in the gallery, so get those tired old anime avatars retired.
On a side note, I am kicking myself that I never took screenshot of Chapel in all of it's manifestations. We went through new layouts quite frequently until Olivia made this one, which I cannot alter even if I wanted to.
Hehehe, look at Mac!
It screams "I Want Cataclysms! I want Utter Destruction! I want The Whole goddamned Planet To Get What's Coming To It!
It screams "I Want Cataclysms! I want Utter Destruction! I want The Whole goddamned Planet To Get What's Coming To It!
N - unique 2D puzzle / platformer
play as a ninja trapped in a world of well-meaning, inadvertantly homicidal robots.
version 1.2 includes tons of levels (150), organized neatly into 30 unlockable episodes. your progress is now saved as you play. nice!
play as a ninja trapped in a world of well-meaning, inadvertantly homicidal robots.
version 1.2 includes tons of levels (150), organized neatly into 30 unlockable episodes. your progress is now saved as you play. nice!
| C | Crazy |
| H | Hot |
| A | Ambitious |
| P | Playful |
| E | Entertaining |
| L | Lively |
| P | Primitive |
| E | Easy |
| R | Rare |
| I | Intelligent |
| L | Lazy |
| O | Old |
| U | Unnatural |
| S | Shy |
Name Acronym Generator
From Go-Quiz.com
Yup!
via
WHERE DID THE TIME GO?
Well. I spent 18 years getting some shut-eye....
Oh, to sleep 18 years straight through.....
Well. I spent 18 years getting some shut-eye....
Oh, to sleep 18 years straight through.....
Space agencies take new look at MoonFine.
A good many questions about the Moon have arisen in thirty years, one of which: why no one ever returned there for thirty years.
And why do all the other planets have fancy names for thier moons, but ours is just "the Moon"?
I just wanted to say thank you to Bsti and Niq for inviting me here and letting me post on their wonderful blog. I'm very glad to have met both of you here online and everyone else at the Chapel as well. I also want to thank Weirdpixie. It's because of her I was invited to join the sTaRe team, where I met Bsti and many other great people in this community (many of which are also OC's).
I don't know why. I guess it's that I felt it should be said, otherwise nobody would know.
I don't know why. I guess it's that I felt it should be said, otherwise nobody would know.
Smell While You Surf: Burgundy Web Site Hopes to Offer Virtual Tour With Wine
Aromas
"The Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB) has been working with communications giant France Télécom on the development of a computer peripheral, called the Olfacom, that can pump out aromas such as hay, flowers and fruit, using a combination of essential oils stored in its several tanks."
I can see negative applications for this technology as well.
Or, depends on one's olfactory tastes, I guess.
smellmyfeet.com being one of the billions of potential future sites.
Aromas
"The Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB) has been working with communications giant France Télécom on the development of a computer peripheral, called the Olfacom, that can pump out aromas such as hay, flowers and fruit, using a combination of essential oils stored in its several tanks."
I can see negative applications for this technology as well.
Or, depends on one's olfactory tastes, I guess.
smellmyfeet.com being one of the billions of potential future sites.
Flying into a silent sky future: "Our skies in 20 years' time could be a lot quieter, if research by engineers on 'silent aircraft' really takes off. "
20 years is too long. Do it now.
20 years is too long. Do it now.
Pretty fun game~you are handcuffed to the bunny, which you will use to escape the anmial testing lab.
Whiplash by Eidos Interactive
Whiplash by Eidos Interactive