I'm Henry the eighth I am
Henry the eighth I am, I am
I got married to the widow next door
She's been married seven times before
And every one was an Henry...HENRY!
She wouldn't have a Willy or a Sam NO SAM!
I'm her eighth old man, I'm Henry
Henry the eighth I am
Second verse same as the first
Friday, December 29, 2006
I'm usually against going to get my flu shot every year. My mother will beg and plead for me to just go in, especially when our particular health care providers are loaded to the gills with it, in spite of the shortages country-wide.
But THIS I would go get.
"British scientists are on the verge of producing a revolutionary flu vaccine that works against all major types of the disease.
Described as the 'holy grail' of flu vaccines, it would protect against all strains of influenza A - the virus behind both bird flu and the nastiest outbreaks of winter flu.
Just a couple of injections could give long-lasting immunity - unlike the current vaccine which has to be given every year"
Story here.
I hope they do it.
But THIS I would go get.
"British scientists are on the verge of producing a revolutionary flu vaccine that works against all major types of the disease.
Described as the 'holy grail' of flu vaccines, it would protect against all strains of influenza A - the virus behind both bird flu and the nastiest outbreaks of winter flu.
Just a couple of injections could give long-lasting immunity - unlike the current vaccine which has to be given every year"
Story here.
I hope they do it.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
So the holiday is in full swing. Got most of my shopping done thank goodness. The mall, starting last weekend, has been getting progressively worse. I think I might have to brave it once more tomorrow. It's like entering the Congo or Jurassic Park. Except the gorillas and velociraptors are housewives and desperate fathers.
Big interview tomorrow. Very big. Keep your fingers crossed. I've done my research.
Big interview tomorrow. Very big. Keep your fingers crossed. I've done my research.
Monday, December 18, 2006
Translation:
Today I bought a Nintendo Wii, so I thought I'd brag about it a little!
First of all, this is the console. I'll open it up. You can use it like this, standing vertically!
Let me show you the controllers are well. For the controller, you hold this wiggly one in your right hand (Pal: fish sausage, delicious). The other one, the one for the left hand, is this one, which is a little dry and coarse (Pal: Umai Bou...comes in countless flavors, ranges from delicious to disgusting).
*Outside*
Now, let's actually play!
*Sign shows the Kameda brothers, pro boxers*
This is the boxing game.
*Ding!*
Hooray! Hooray! (Yatta...many will recognize this word)
...I want ooooone!
*Sign: I want a real Wii!!*
Friday, December 08, 2006
Apparently Paris Hilton's waxer is a smart cookie.
"“A great promise was contained in the moment when Madonna kissed Britney at the MTV Awards. She in a sense was saying,”I’m passing the torch to you.” It was a fabulous moment. Britney looked toned, in control of her career and it was up to her to take the next step. Literally from that kiss, from that moment onward, Britney has spiraled out of control. It’s like Madonna gave her the kiss of death! Britney is throwing it away!"
"“A great promise was contained in the moment when Madonna kissed Britney at the MTV Awards. She in a sense was saying,”I’m passing the torch to you.” It was a fabulous moment. Britney looked toned, in control of her career and it was up to her to take the next step. Literally from that kiss, from that moment onward, Britney has spiraled out of control. It’s like Madonna gave her the kiss of death! Britney is throwing it away!"
Thursday, December 07, 2006
A sad day indeed. James Kim was found deceased in the Oregon wild yesterday. (story)
He was one of the technology editors at CNet.com. James, his wife Kati and two children were traveling home from Portland, Oregon to San Francisco from Thanksgiving with family. They took a more-remote road and became trapped on the snowy road in a Subaru. They spent 8 days in the wilderness, surviving on running the cars heater, and later on siphoning gas and burning the tires for heat. His wife breastfed the two children (4 and 7 months old). They were found on Monday as a result of a text message their phone received. Edge Wireless in Oregon was able to triangulate their position.
James had set out three days prior, telling his wife he was going to search for help and return by 1pm if he did not find any. The rescue teams had scoured the area and began dropping aid packages with warm clothing, food, and a message from Kim's father. A satellite, which had been rerouted for the sole purpose of the search, began to pick up "hotspots" a day ago. They found a long sleeved shirt, extra pants, and pieces of Oregon map. Presumably James had left these either as "breadcrumbs" for
himself or for rescue searchers. They found him almost a mile from where his family's station wagon was, seperated by a huge cliff ravine. He had traveled almost 8 miles in a circle, though whether this was intentional or because of disorientation is unknown.
It's a terribly sad story. I've watched and read many of James' reviews on CNet and he was quite a charismatic fellow. A news story I heard earlier put it best, "He made the hard, and at the same time easiest, decision to leave his family in search of help." I hope God gives James all the gadgets he can hope for until his family meets him one day.
He was one of the technology editors at CNet.com. James, his wife Kati and two children were traveling home from Portland, Oregon to San Francisco from Thanksgiving with family. They took a more-remote road and became trapped on the snowy road in a Subaru. They spent 8 days in the wilderness, surviving on running the cars heater, and later on siphoning gas and burning the tires for heat. His wife breastfed the two children (4 and 7 months old). They were found on Monday as a result of a text message their phone received. Edge Wireless in Oregon was able to triangulate their position.
James had set out three days prior, telling his wife he was going to search for help and return by 1pm if he did not find any. The rescue teams had scoured the area and began dropping aid packages with warm clothing, food, and a message from Kim's father. A satellite, which had been rerouted for the sole purpose of the search, began to pick up "hotspots" a day ago. They found a long sleeved shirt, extra pants, and pieces of Oregon map. Presumably James had left these either as "breadcrumbs" for
himself or for rescue searchers. They found him almost a mile from where his family's station wagon was, seperated by a huge cliff ravine. He had traveled almost 8 miles in a circle, though whether this was intentional or because of disorientation is unknown.
It's a terribly sad story. I've watched and read many of James' reviews on CNet and he was quite a charismatic fellow. A news story I heard earlier put it best, "He made the hard, and at the same time easiest, decision to leave his family in search of help." I hope God gives James all the gadgets he can hope for until his family meets him one day.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Written by a woman, for women.
She never met the author of the 60 Things Men Shouldn't Do During Sex, but doesn't like him. "If he wants to speak for all women and assume we all want some nerdy little pussy whipped sissy, that's fine."
Here is her rebuttal. A-men to that.
The Politics of Fucking
aka
50 Mistakes Women Make When Having Sex.
1. Assuming he can get a raging hard on when it suits you. Contrary to popular belief, men can't just flip a switch and get it up because you decided to stop being a frigid bitch. Getting it hard is your job. I suggest you figure it out.
2. Thinking that kissing needs to be this sweet romantic thing all the time. Sometimes pressing your lips against your partners mouth while you get off is the hot. It depends on the situation.
3. Leaving him responsible for your orgasm. You know what gets you off. Tell him. If you don't, it's your own fault when he's snoozing and you're all wound up.
4. Expecting him to cuddle. Men and women are wired differently. Sex makes most women want to talk and bond and all that shit. It makes men pass out. It's a biological thing. Stop fighting it, and stop holding it over his head, it's not his fault.
5. Expecting him to fall asleep with you in his arms. That shit is uncomfortable after awhile. A little snuggling isn't unreasonable, but when it's time to actually sleep? An arm draped over you should suffice.
6. Expecting him to always lay on the charm and romance. Sometimes, that's nice. Sometimes. But expecting him to be all roses and candles all the time is like expecting you to act like a pornstar all the time. If you're not willing to do that, don't expect him to switch for you.
7. Being selfish in bed. Regardless of the shit that Cosmo forces down our throats, sex is NOT just about us. Get over it.
8. Using Cosmo as a sex bible. I dont know who comes up with half that shit, but I'm pretty sure they need counseling.
9. Whining when he pushes your head down on his cock instead of stroking your hair. Know why he's pushing, skippy? Because you aren't doing it right, and have apparently ignored the other clues he's given you. Pay attention to the signals that he's sending you.
10. Not moving at all. Missionary is not an excuse to do nothing.
11. Expecting him to undress himself with any amount of grace. He's about to get some pussy. Be glad he bothered to take his pants all the way off. If it concerns you so much, undress him yourself.
12. Not shaving your legs. Im pretty bad at this myself. But if you want your guy stubble free, you better get out the razor.
13. Allowing your crotch to resemble the amazon. Yes, waxing hurts. Yes, some people don't want to go bare. Thats fine. If you like bush, great. If you have sensitive skin and can't shave, I feel for you. But for the love of Christ, trim that shit if you want him to spend any time down there.
14. Assuming that sex means a relationship. The only relationship you have is that he has now stuck his hoo hoo dilly in your cha cha. That's as far as it goes unless otherwise noted.
15. Withholding oral sex just because you're ragging. He didn't do it. Unless you want him to withhold oral sex because he's hormonal, I suggest you get some kneepads.
16. Expecting him to figure out what you like by what noise you make. Use your words. Have you ever actually heard what you sound like while you're having sex? If you heard yourself on tape, and someone asked you to explain what was causing you to make that noise, 67% of women would respond with answers like "I stubbed my toe" "I ran up the steps" or "I was putting up drywall".
17. Leaving condoms up to him. If you're sexually active and insist that he uses a condom, I suggest buying a box and keeping it by your bed. Not all men keep them on them, and it's just as much your responsibility as it is his. If you think that makes you a slut, you shouldn't be having sex anyway. Go back to Jr High.
18. Getting your undies in a bunch when he talks dirty. A little fantasy can be fun. If he treats you with respect all the time, you shouldn't be offended when he calls you his dirty little slut. When he calls you a whore and tells you to come, its his way of showing that he cares if you get off. Stop being a sissy.
19. Refusing to be spontaneous. I know this is shocking, but sometimes sex OUTSIDE of the bedroom is fun.
20. Dissing quickies because it's not some slow sensual ordeal. Sex is a dynamic thing. Theres an awesome raw energy when you only have 20 minutes but having to have someone so bad that you do it half clothed against the wall. Readjust your thinking.
21. Being too much of a pussy to tell him what is or isn't acceptable before you start bumping uglies. Be honest. If he asks if he can poke you in the butt, and you giggle and say no like it's an invitation, don't look surprised when he "accidentally" sticks his cock in your butt.
22. Expecting him to undress you. I put a bra on almost every day. I know for a fact that getting them off isn't always easy. Help a brother out.
23. Undressing in the dark. If youre shy, dim the lights, but give the man something to see. No ripping off the clothes and diving under the covers, either.
24. Refusing to get on top. Theres no reason men should have to do all the work.
25. Getting that bored look on your face. Men are more visual than women. Give him something to look at. Get on top and arch your back a little bit. Move. Do something to indicate that you 1) are not dead and 2) didn't suffer a minor stroke rendering you unable to move.
26. Expecting him to do all the touching when you're riding him. It's your body, you're used to it. Play with your tits, rub your clit, do something to make his job easier.
27. Being too afraid to guide your partner's hand when hes touching you. Don't like the way he's doing it? Gently take his hand and show him how you like it.
28. Getting into bed, getting naked, fooling around and then deciding that you just want to cuddle, then getting offended when he doesn't. Its your choice to stop, but don't look all fucking surprised when he's confused. You got him naked in your bed, what else did you think was going to happen?
29. Refusing to let him take control. So your a feminist. Big fucking deal. Letting him call the shots doesn't make you any less of one.
30. Refusing to take control. Its ok to crawl across a bed to him on all fours, push him down and crawl on top. It's not his responsibility to start things all the time.
31. Forgetting that he has a body that likes to be touched, too. Men have things like backs and shoulders and stomachs and other parts that are fun to kiss and touch. You miss a lot of good places by concentrating solely on his penis.
32. Ignoring his balls. Seriously, they are there. Kiss them, lick them, suck on them, make a relationship with them, just don't ignore them.
33. Leaving him to his own devices. Nothing is worse than a girl who gets you most of the way off and then bolts because she doesn't want to deal with the mess.
34. Launching into some speech about not being an object for sex when he tries to titty fuck you. Jesus Christ, just push them together and enjoy yourself. You get a great view.
35. Expecting him to handle you like a porcelain doll. I'd hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you're not going to break, sister. So doing it against the wall gives you a bruise on your shoulder. Look at it later and giggle at the memory.
36. Refusing to try things in the name of "making love". You're not making anything. You are naked. With another person. Making strange faces and weird noises. Stop romanticizing it.
37. Taking things way too seriously. Sex is funny. Actually it's hilarious. Somewhere along the line, someone is going to fall off of a bed, hit their head on a lighting fixture, accidentally kick a midget or trip over a goat. It's how you deal with it that really matters.
38. Throwing a bitch fit when he asks for a 3 some. Its the American dream. (I know my ex is reading this right now, so a quick interjection. One request for a 3 some is ok. Every 5 minutes, not so much. Know the difference).
39. Continuing a blow job knowing that you have god awful cotton mouth. Really. Grab a bottle of water.
40. Nails. Its one thing tracing them up and down your partners back. Its another when you snag the goods with a claw.
41. Bitching when you get jizz on you. You're having sex. That will happen. Thats the entire point of sex. Establish where he can and cant jizz and be done with it. Remember, it tightens the pores.
42. Not making any noises at all. Moan. Scream his name. Something so he knows he's the best you've had, even if he isn't.
43. Faking orgasms. Just. Don't. By faking (IF he believes you) he thinks he's doing everything right. And if he doesn't know its not working, he's not going to change it. Starting a vicious cycle of unfulfilling sex which will eventually be very damaging to his ego.
44. Not washing before sex. I know that sex is spontaneous, this is more of a general statement. If you haven't showered that day, and things smell a little...fishy...perhaps demanding oral sex is a little ridiculous of you.
45. Anything that involves inserting anything into his body that he has not specifically approved before hand. I don't care what Cosmo says, some things are simply not pleasant surprises.
46. Refusing to use oils/whipped cream/other messy but fun things because you have 541510630 count Egyptian cotton sheets that were made by hand by the only person alive capable of sewing that pattern. They'll wash.
47. Doing all of your before bed things before sex. Yes, sleeping with makeup on is bad. Now is not the time to remove it, you can do that later. And really fucking you with your hair in a ratty scrunchie with acne cream on your nose is not all its cracked up to be.
48. Cleaning up after sex. Wiping the splooge off is one thing. But changing the sheets immediately so you can get the other ones in the washer and then sanitizing everything your naked body might have possibly passed by is not the way to do it.
49. Making a big deal out of it if he loses his hard on. This is not an interrogation, or 20 questions. It happens, he's probably mortified and you are NOT helping. Refrain from using phrases like "it happens to every guy". Just move to other activities until it gets hard again, and if it doesn't, get off another way with him. He's still capable of getting you off. Mumbling "Forget it" and rolling over are not ok.
50. Asking questions right afterwards. The woman equivalent of "was it good for you?". Now is not a good time to ask "What this means". Right now, it means he probably needs to take a drink, a leak and a nap, perhaps not in that order.
That is all.
She never met the author of the 60 Things Men Shouldn't Do During Sex, but doesn't like him. "If he wants to speak for all women and assume we all want some nerdy little pussy whipped sissy, that's fine."
Here is her rebuttal. A-men to that.
The Politics of Fucking
aka
50 Mistakes Women Make When Having Sex.
1. Assuming he can get a raging hard on when it suits you. Contrary to popular belief, men can't just flip a switch and get it up because you decided to stop being a frigid bitch. Getting it hard is your job. I suggest you figure it out.
2. Thinking that kissing needs to be this sweet romantic thing all the time. Sometimes pressing your lips against your partners mouth while you get off is the hot. It depends on the situation.
3. Leaving him responsible for your orgasm. You know what gets you off. Tell him. If you don't, it's your own fault when he's snoozing and you're all wound up.
4. Expecting him to cuddle. Men and women are wired differently. Sex makes most women want to talk and bond and all that shit. It makes men pass out. It's a biological thing. Stop fighting it, and stop holding it over his head, it's not his fault.
5. Expecting him to fall asleep with you in his arms. That shit is uncomfortable after awhile. A little snuggling isn't unreasonable, but when it's time to actually sleep? An arm draped over you should suffice.
6. Expecting him to always lay on the charm and romance. Sometimes, that's nice. Sometimes. But expecting him to be all roses and candles all the time is like expecting you to act like a pornstar all the time. If you're not willing to do that, don't expect him to switch for you.
7. Being selfish in bed. Regardless of the shit that Cosmo forces down our throats, sex is NOT just about us. Get over it.
8. Using Cosmo as a sex bible. I dont know who comes up with half that shit, but I'm pretty sure they need counseling.
9. Whining when he pushes your head down on his cock instead of stroking your hair. Know why he's pushing, skippy? Because you aren't doing it right, and have apparently ignored the other clues he's given you. Pay attention to the signals that he's sending you.
10. Not moving at all. Missionary is not an excuse to do nothing.
11. Expecting him to undress himself with any amount of grace. He's about to get some pussy. Be glad he bothered to take his pants all the way off. If it concerns you so much, undress him yourself.
12. Not shaving your legs. Im pretty bad at this myself. But if you want your guy stubble free, you better get out the razor.
13. Allowing your crotch to resemble the amazon. Yes, waxing hurts. Yes, some people don't want to go bare. Thats fine. If you like bush, great. If you have sensitive skin and can't shave, I feel for you. But for the love of Christ, trim that shit if you want him to spend any time down there.
14. Assuming that sex means a relationship. The only relationship you have is that he has now stuck his hoo hoo dilly in your cha cha. That's as far as it goes unless otherwise noted.
15. Withholding oral sex just because you're ragging. He didn't do it. Unless you want him to withhold oral sex because he's hormonal, I suggest you get some kneepads.
16. Expecting him to figure out what you like by what noise you make. Use your words. Have you ever actually heard what you sound like while you're having sex? If you heard yourself on tape, and someone asked you to explain what was causing you to make that noise, 67% of women would respond with answers like "I stubbed my toe" "I ran up the steps" or "I was putting up drywall".
17. Leaving condoms up to him. If you're sexually active and insist that he uses a condom, I suggest buying a box and keeping it by your bed. Not all men keep them on them, and it's just as much your responsibility as it is his. If you think that makes you a slut, you shouldn't be having sex anyway. Go back to Jr High.
18. Getting your undies in a bunch when he talks dirty. A little fantasy can be fun. If he treats you with respect all the time, you shouldn't be offended when he calls you his dirty little slut. When he calls you a whore and tells you to come, its his way of showing that he cares if you get off. Stop being a sissy.
19. Refusing to be spontaneous. I know this is shocking, but sometimes sex OUTSIDE of the bedroom is fun.
20. Dissing quickies because it's not some slow sensual ordeal. Sex is a dynamic thing. Theres an awesome raw energy when you only have 20 minutes but having to have someone so bad that you do it half clothed against the wall. Readjust your thinking.
21. Being too much of a pussy to tell him what is or isn't acceptable before you start bumping uglies. Be honest. If he asks if he can poke you in the butt, and you giggle and say no like it's an invitation, don't look surprised when he "accidentally" sticks his cock in your butt.
22. Expecting him to undress you. I put a bra on almost every day. I know for a fact that getting them off isn't always easy. Help a brother out.
23. Undressing in the dark. If youre shy, dim the lights, but give the man something to see. No ripping off the clothes and diving under the covers, either.
24. Refusing to get on top. Theres no reason men should have to do all the work.
25. Getting that bored look on your face. Men are more visual than women. Give him something to look at. Get on top and arch your back a little bit. Move. Do something to indicate that you 1) are not dead and 2) didn't suffer a minor stroke rendering you unable to move.
26. Expecting him to do all the touching when you're riding him. It's your body, you're used to it. Play with your tits, rub your clit, do something to make his job easier.
27. Being too afraid to guide your partner's hand when hes touching you. Don't like the way he's doing it? Gently take his hand and show him how you like it.
28. Getting into bed, getting naked, fooling around and then deciding that you just want to cuddle, then getting offended when he doesn't. Its your choice to stop, but don't look all fucking surprised when he's confused. You got him naked in your bed, what else did you think was going to happen?
29. Refusing to let him take control. So your a feminist. Big fucking deal. Letting him call the shots doesn't make you any less of one.
30. Refusing to take control. Its ok to crawl across a bed to him on all fours, push him down and crawl on top. It's not his responsibility to start things all the time.
31. Forgetting that he has a body that likes to be touched, too. Men have things like backs and shoulders and stomachs and other parts that are fun to kiss and touch. You miss a lot of good places by concentrating solely on his penis.
32. Ignoring his balls. Seriously, they are there. Kiss them, lick them, suck on them, make a relationship with them, just don't ignore them.
33. Leaving him to his own devices. Nothing is worse than a girl who gets you most of the way off and then bolts because she doesn't want to deal with the mess.
34. Launching into some speech about not being an object for sex when he tries to titty fuck you. Jesus Christ, just push them together and enjoy yourself. You get a great view.
35. Expecting him to handle you like a porcelain doll. I'd hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you're not going to break, sister. So doing it against the wall gives you a bruise on your shoulder. Look at it later and giggle at the memory.
36. Refusing to try things in the name of "making love". You're not making anything. You are naked. With another person. Making strange faces and weird noises. Stop romanticizing it.
37. Taking things way too seriously. Sex is funny. Actually it's hilarious. Somewhere along the line, someone is going to fall off of a bed, hit their head on a lighting fixture, accidentally kick a midget or trip over a goat. It's how you deal with it that really matters.
38. Throwing a bitch fit when he asks for a 3 some. Its the American dream. (I know my ex is reading this right now, so a quick interjection. One request for a 3 some is ok. Every 5 minutes, not so much. Know the difference).
39. Continuing a blow job knowing that you have god awful cotton mouth. Really. Grab a bottle of water.
40. Nails. Its one thing tracing them up and down your partners back. Its another when you snag the goods with a claw.
41. Bitching when you get jizz on you. You're having sex. That will happen. Thats the entire point of sex. Establish where he can and cant jizz and be done with it. Remember, it tightens the pores.
42. Not making any noises at all. Moan. Scream his name. Something so he knows he's the best you've had, even if he isn't.
43. Faking orgasms. Just. Don't. By faking (IF he believes you) he thinks he's doing everything right. And if he doesn't know its not working, he's not going to change it. Starting a vicious cycle of unfulfilling sex which will eventually be very damaging to his ego.
44. Not washing before sex. I know that sex is spontaneous, this is more of a general statement. If you haven't showered that day, and things smell a little...fishy...perhaps demanding oral sex is a little ridiculous of you.
45. Anything that involves inserting anything into his body that he has not specifically approved before hand. I don't care what Cosmo says, some things are simply not pleasant surprises.
46. Refusing to use oils/whipped cream/other messy but fun things because you have 541510630 count Egyptian cotton sheets that were made by hand by the only person alive capable of sewing that pattern. They'll wash.
47. Doing all of your before bed things before sex. Yes, sleeping with makeup on is bad. Now is not the time to remove it, you can do that later. And really fucking you with your hair in a ratty scrunchie with acne cream on your nose is not all its cracked up to be.
48. Cleaning up after sex. Wiping the splooge off is one thing. But changing the sheets immediately so you can get the other ones in the washer and then sanitizing everything your naked body might have possibly passed by is not the way to do it.
49. Making a big deal out of it if he loses his hard on. This is not an interrogation, or 20 questions. It happens, he's probably mortified and you are NOT helping. Refrain from using phrases like "it happens to every guy". Just move to other activities until it gets hard again, and if it doesn't, get off another way with him. He's still capable of getting you off. Mumbling "Forget it" and rolling over are not ok.
50. Asking questions right afterwards. The woman equivalent of "was it good for you?". Now is not a good time to ask "What this means". Right now, it means he probably needs to take a drink, a leak and a nap, perhaps not in that order.
That is all.
Apparently people don't learn. That or they don't read things on the interwebs. Or get out of their house to chat at the water-cooler or the diner, or Wal-Mart. Wherever you kids hang out these days.
To avoid your Wiimote inflicting MASSIVE DAMAGE like this:
Some smart weaver/braider posted this Wiimote hack on Flickr to add braided fishing line as a backup. Looks like it'd work too. I wrote a lengthy comment on Kotaku 2 weeks ago regarding the bevy of broken straps on Wiimotes. (Check that here)
The sciencey part of what I had to say:
When used properly, the strap does it's job. If you fasten that little sliding bezel it gives the strap more "grounding," (been a long time since i thought physics-wise, so if someone can explain this better and understands what I'm getting at go for it) and a larger tension area to distribute energy when it changes from potential to kinetic. Simply put, most of the force is exerted throughout the ENTIRE strap not just the little connector When worn properly. When it's not fastened properly you're basically treating the Wiimote like a bullwhip, a sharp acceleration following by an abrupt stop. All that force is exerted onto the little strap!
This guys hack basically provides more tensile strength and a larger area for it to be distributed across as well as a fail-safe (that should not break unless you're a 500lb catfish) should you snap the connecting string on the wrist strap.
Seriously though at this point gamers have seen the consequences...you'd think they'd tone down their XTREME B0wLiNg!
Give Your Wiimote a Weave Sista-Girl!
To avoid your Wiimote inflicting MASSIVE DAMAGE like this:
Some smart weaver/braider posted this Wiimote hack on Flickr to add braided fishing line as a backup. Looks like it'd work too. I wrote a lengthy comment on Kotaku 2 weeks ago regarding the bevy of broken straps on Wiimotes. (Check that here)
The sciencey part of what I had to say:
When used properly, the strap does it's job. If you fasten that little sliding bezel it gives the strap more "grounding," (been a long time since i thought physics-wise, so if someone can explain this better and understands what I'm getting at go for it) and a larger tension area to distribute energy when it changes from potential to kinetic. Simply put, most of the force is exerted throughout the ENTIRE strap not just the little connector When worn properly. When it's not fastened properly you're basically treating the Wiimote like a bullwhip, a sharp acceleration following by an abrupt stop. All that force is exerted onto the little strap!
This guys hack basically provides more tensile strength and a larger area for it to be distributed across as well as a fail-safe (that should not break unless you're a 500lb catfish) should you snap the connecting string on the wrist strap.
Seriously though at this point gamers have seen the consequences...you'd think they'd tone down their XTREME B0wLiNg!
Give Your Wiimote a Weave Sista-Girl!
I saw this 4x yesterday and once more this morning so I had to post.
Kid Gets Arrested For Opening Christmas Present Early
THAT'LL TEACH HIM A LESSON. Or breed an early delinquent. From the sounds of it the kid is already unmanageable. Not sure if widening his cornhole at this age is the answer.
I remember finding my Christmas presents one year...I thought Santa would be pissed when he found out I'd happened upon his secret stash. He wasn't.
Kid Gets Arrested For Opening Christmas Present Early
THAT'LL TEACH HIM A LESSON. Or breed an early delinquent. From the sounds of it the kid is already unmanageable. Not sure if widening his cornhole at this age is the answer.
I remember finding my Christmas presents one year...I thought Santa would be pissed when he found out I'd happened upon his secret stash. He wasn't.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Amazing survival story:
"They ran the heater in their station wagon until the car was out of gas, then burned all the tires in a desperate attempt to keep warm. When the food ran out, Kati Kim breastfed her two young daughters to keep them alive.
Hope was running low for the Kim family nine days after they became stranded in the snowy mountains of southwestern Oregon while making their way toward home in San Francisco. Then, at 1:45 p.m. Monday, Kim spotted a helicopter her family had hired to help in the search. She waved an umbrella on which she had taped reflective striping, and soon she and the girls were saved."
It's CNet editor James Kim. He's not found yet as he left 2 days prior to get help. They have found tracks leading off into a ravine. Let's hope this story has more of a happy ending.
"They ran the heater in their station wagon until the car was out of gas, then burned all the tires in a desperate attempt to keep warm. When the food ran out, Kati Kim breastfed her two young daughters to keep them alive.
Hope was running low for the Kim family nine days after they became stranded in the snowy mountains of southwestern Oregon while making their way toward home in San Francisco. Then, at 1:45 p.m. Monday, Kim spotted a helicopter her family had hired to help in the search. She waved an umbrella on which she had taped reflective striping, and soon she and the girls were saved."
It's CNet editor James Kim. He's not found yet as he left 2 days prior to get help. They have found tracks leading off into a ravine. Let's hope this story has more of a happy ending.
Monday, December 04, 2006
On my favorite gaming blog, Kotaku, one of the senior editors is Brian Crecente. He also writes for the Rocky Mountain press in Colorado. He has a young son, Tristan, who he's used from time to time to try out the next-gen controllers on. The latest video of him with the wireless XBox 360 steering wheel was priceless though.
"Why do you have to say 'alright'? Why do you have to say it?"
"I think those pedals are giving you a hard time."
"Sucka!!!"
Kid cracks me up.
"Why do you have to say 'alright'? Why do you have to say it?"
"I think those pedals are giving you a hard time."
"Sucka!!!"
Kid cracks me up.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Here's my link to my del.icio.us public bookmarking site. So if you were ever interested what I bookmark, or find interesting in net pop-culture or on a daily basis...here it is!
Thursday, November 30, 2006
So this was amusing...I was at the doctor's a few weeks back and the only magazine there interesting at all was Blender. Beyonce Knowles told them that she created an alter ego named Sasha who she turns into whenever she's feeling doubtful about herself. A little Googling later on and I found the quote.
She says:
"When I feel uncomfortable about something, I tell myself, 'I'm Sasha, I'm a diva, I'm fierce, I can do it.' And then I can. Sometimes when Beyonce slips through, I'm like 'Hold up, come back!' Sasha protects me. It's a good way to keep sane."
Yes, creating imaginary characters in your head is definitely the best way to keep sane. I've got this dude named Clifford in my head. He tells me to cut people. Without him I don't know what I'd do. Maybe lead a normal life of not cutting people? Funk that. Clifford knows what's up! He's got my back and that's why he's my bestest friend in all the world.
She says:
"When I feel uncomfortable about something, I tell myself, 'I'm Sasha, I'm a diva, I'm fierce, I can do it.' And then I can. Sometimes when Beyonce slips through, I'm like 'Hold up, come back!' Sasha protects me. It's a good way to keep sane."
Yes, creating imaginary characters in your head is definitely the best way to keep sane. I've got this dude named Clifford in my head. He tells me to cut people. Without him I don't know what I'd do. Maybe lead a normal life of not cutting people? Funk that. Clifford knows what's up! He's got my back and that's why he's my bestest friend in all the world.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Wii Safety Precautions
"Hold the Wii Remote firmly and do not let go. Even while wearing the wrist strap, make sure you don't let go of the Wii Remote during game play and do not use excessive motion. For example, in Wii Sports bowling, the proper way to let go of the ball while bowling is to release the "B" button on the Wii Remote--DO NOT LET GO OF THE Wii REMOTE ITSELF. If you are having so much fun that you start perspiring, take a moment to dry your hands. If you use excessive motion and let go of the Wii Remote, the wrist strap may break and you could lose control of the Wii Remote. This could injure people nearby or cause damage to other objects."
Lol.
"Hold the Wii Remote firmly and do not let go. Even while wearing the wrist strap, make sure you don't let go of the Wii Remote during game play and do not use excessive motion. For example, in Wii Sports bowling, the proper way to let go of the ball while bowling is to release the "B" button on the Wii Remote--DO NOT LET GO OF THE Wii REMOTE ITSELF. If you are having so much fun that you start perspiring, take a moment to dry your hands. If you use excessive motion and let go of the Wii Remote, the wrist strap may break and you could lose control of the Wii Remote. This could injure people nearby or cause damage to other objects."
Lol.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
"Women talk almost three times as much as men, with the average woman chalking up 20,000 words in a day.
Women also speak more quickly, devote more brainpower to chit-chat - and actually get a buzz out of hearing their own voices, a new book suggests.
"And, if that wasn't enough, the simple act of talking triggers a flood of brain chemicals which give women a rush similar to that felt by heroin addicts when they get a high."
Somehow this isn't really news :P
Women also speak more quickly, devote more brainpower to chit-chat - and actually get a buzz out of hearing their own voices, a new book suggests.
"And, if that wasn't enough, the simple act of talking triggers a flood of brain chemicals which give women a rush similar to that felt by heroin addicts when they get a high."
Somehow this isn't really news :P
Monday, November 27, 2006
It was only a matter of time...
Wii Have A Problem Dot Com
So far, the Wiimote is responsible for 2 dead televisions, 1 ceiling fan, 2 walls, and 1 window.
Wii Have A Problem Dot Com
So far, the Wiimote is responsible for 2 dead televisions, 1 ceiling fan, 2 walls, and 1 window.
Even little kids can play Wii Sports Golf [well]. She obviously must have been watching Daddy since I don't think I knew how to take the Lord's name in vain when I was 5.
There is no way that this can keep happening.
Seriously are these kids like eating all their vitamins and shooting up 'roids? I've never ONCE lost control of my Wii controller.
Some people just know how to hang onto their Wii with a firm grip, and others we're learning....don't.
Seriously are these kids like eating all their vitamins and shooting up 'roids? I've never ONCE lost control of my Wii controller.
Some people just know how to hang onto their Wii with a firm grip, and others we're learning....don't.
A new statistic is out stating that roughly 10% of all PLAYSTATION 3's are on eBay. How's that for flooding an apathetic market? The buzz on the PS3 is not as justified as the Wii's.
I saw my cousin over the weekend and asked him what him and his friends are interested in. He said the PS3 sort of, but that it was way too expensive, no good games yet. He also mentioned that the Wii seemed like an upgraded Gamecube. Then again some other kids his age I've talked to state exactly the opposite. I'd be interested on a poll of peoples' real opinions.
Too bad no PS3's are actually being bought by gamers.
I saw my cousin over the weekend and asked him what him and his friends are interested in. He said the PS3 sort of, but that it was way too expensive, no good games yet. He also mentioned that the Wii seemed like an upgraded Gamecube. Then again some other kids his age I've talked to state exactly the opposite. I'd be interested on a poll of peoples' real opinions.
Too bad no PS3's are actually being bought by gamers.
So people are bitching about how difficult it is to play the Wii sometimes.
One girl likened it to "being more difficult than playing basketball."
Nintendo responds...A Nintendo PR rep said, "If people are finding themselves sore, they may need to exercise more."
OH SNAP. Get off your couches fatties. That or, you know, stop swinging the Wiimote like a katana.
No word yet on why teenage boys wrists are so strong and adapted to the Wii. Perhaps they have been playing with their Wiis the most.
Added OHSNAP points since the rep also stated:
"The Wii is not Jenny Craig and should not be viewed as such."
You know you're out of shape when a Nintendo PR rep tells you to hit the gym.
LOL
One girl likened it to "being more difficult than playing basketball."
Nintendo responds...A Nintendo PR rep said, "If people are finding themselves sore, they may need to exercise more."
OH SNAP. Get off your couches fatties. That or, you know, stop swinging the Wiimote like a katana.
No word yet on why teenage boys wrists are so strong and adapted to the Wii. Perhaps they have been playing with their Wiis the most.
Added OHSNAP points since the rep also stated:
"The Wii is not Jenny Craig and should not be viewed as such."
You know you're out of shape when a Nintendo PR rep tells you to hit the gym.
LOL
Curious how much of a difference the component cables make for Nintendo Wii?
Take a look for yourself!
Gizmodo's got you covered. These cables are in short short supply right now. Honestly Twilight Princess looks gorgeous even in it's medieval 480pness. Kotaku had an article up last week on how to make your own. Don't ever let anyone tell you geeks aren't smart , dedicated and fast when it comes to something really important ;P
Take a look for yourself!
Gizmodo's got you covered. These cables are in short short supply right now. Honestly Twilight Princess looks gorgeous even in it's medieval 480pness. Kotaku had an article up last week on how to make your own. Don't ever let anyone tell you geeks aren't smart , dedicated and fast when it comes to something really important ;P
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Soooo...all this gaming news and no story of my Wii Launch? Well it's time then.
Saturday I went out to watch the Rutgers game with friends. What a sore loss that was. The only plus side to it is that Syracuse University now stands a chance in hell! That's good...because we're literally last in the Big East. Oh what a difference our football and basketball teams have!
After the game ended, we headed to the Rutgers area to hang out at Kat and John's apartment. On the way around 10, Amar and I stopped by the local Target to gauge the line. (I had decided days before No Best Buy and No Target). I'd done my research the past week and decided we'd try the Wal-mart no one ever goes to in Whitehouse Station, blocks from where I work. There were about 30 people outside of Target, some campers and a big game of football going on in the parking lot.
We headed over to Katina and John's for some rousing Taboo, and later on stopped for some goodies. We got there around 2:30am, Amar had gotten spot 23 in line and I was 24. I had called this Wal-Mart that afternoon and found out they were getting 28-32 Wiis. They got exactly 28, which matched up to leaked launch numbers online as well.
We waited until 7am, when the store opened. They passed out paper tickets for systems. Bought my Wii, 2 extra Wiimotes and nun-chuks, Ray-Man, Trauma Center and Monkey Ball. Also picked up my preordered Zelda that evening at EB. Felt bad for the guys there, since it was one of my previous places of employment, and I've been through 2 console launches to know the nightmare they are.
Overall the launch was really enjoyable. It really was an experience. A kid or two brought a small tv, a PS2 and a Gamecube. Super Smash Brothers Melee was being played when we arrived. I played some Guitar Hero 2 while we waited. which surprisingly kept the fingers warm. It wasn't too cold until the actual store-opening time. Dawn was surprisingly much more chilly than the wee hours of the night
Most of the people were there to buy for their children or selves. 5 spots in line were sold from $35 up to $100. We knew there'd be at least 28 systems so these spots basically guaranteed a system. About 15 extra people stayed even after they knew they wouldn't get a system and picked up controllers/games. For all the newcomers at the end of the line or those who stayed and didn't score a system, I told them to go to the local CostCo, as they opened at 10am and were going to get systems as well. No one was camping out near there last night when we made our Target surveillance. The necessity of owning a CostCo membership actually weeds out a lot of younger gamers.
I was really surprised at the difference between this launch and the Playstation 3. That launch was insane with violence erupting countrywide. I think a big faction of that is that most of the PS3 campers were "mercenaries" in that they were just out to make a profit and sell the system. Hell there's nothing out for it anyway to warrant keeping it.
I played some on Sunday and Monday, all the games and started Zelda. I'm very impressed and I'm glad I did launch this year. Much more fun than just picking up my pre-ordered 360 last year!
The Nintendo crowd seemed much more apt to actually keep their systems and not turn a profit. The only profit I saw being made was selling line-spaces, and those were (mostly) from people who could wait to get theirs a few weeks down the road, and were happy with $35-100 extra dollars lining their pockets.
The guy who was first to buy a spot in line (11), intimated to me that even $100 would have been worth the smile on his son's face for his birthday this week. I straight-out told him he was a great father and that his kid was lucky to have him. Wii2006 was an experience for sure.
Saturday I went out to watch the Rutgers game with friends. What a sore loss that was. The only plus side to it is that Syracuse University now stands a chance in hell! That's good...because we're literally last in the Big East. Oh what a difference our football and basketball teams have!
After the game ended, we headed to the Rutgers area to hang out at Kat and John's apartment. On the way around 10, Amar and I stopped by the local Target to gauge the line. (I had decided days before No Best Buy and No Target). I'd done my research the past week and decided we'd try the Wal-mart no one ever goes to in Whitehouse Station, blocks from where I work. There were about 30 people outside of Target, some campers and a big game of football going on in the parking lot.
We headed over to Katina and John's for some rousing Taboo, and later on stopped for some goodies. We got there around 2:30am, Amar had gotten spot 23 in line and I was 24. I had called this Wal-Mart that afternoon and found out they were getting 28-32 Wiis. They got exactly 28, which matched up to leaked launch numbers online as well.
We waited until 7am, when the store opened. They passed out paper tickets for systems. Bought my Wii, 2 extra Wiimotes and nun-chuks, Ray-Man, Trauma Center and Monkey Ball. Also picked up my preordered Zelda that evening at EB. Felt bad for the guys there, since it was one of my previous places of employment, and I've been through 2 console launches to know the nightmare they are.
Overall the launch was really enjoyable. It really was an experience. A kid or two brought a small tv, a PS2 and a Gamecube. Super Smash Brothers Melee was being played when we arrived. I played some Guitar Hero 2 while we waited. which surprisingly kept the fingers warm. It wasn't too cold until the actual store-opening time. Dawn was surprisingly much more chilly than the wee hours of the night
Most of the people were there to buy for their children or selves. 5 spots in line were sold from $35 up to $100. We knew there'd be at least 28 systems so these spots basically guaranteed a system. About 15 extra people stayed even after they knew they wouldn't get a system and picked up controllers/games. For all the newcomers at the end of the line or those who stayed and didn't score a system, I told them to go to the local CostCo, as they opened at 10am and were going to get systems as well. No one was camping out near there last night when we made our Target surveillance. The necessity of owning a CostCo membership actually weeds out a lot of younger gamers.
I was really surprised at the difference between this launch and the Playstation 3. That launch was insane with violence erupting countrywide. I think a big faction of that is that most of the PS3 campers were "mercenaries" in that they were just out to make a profit and sell the system. Hell there's nothing out for it anyway to warrant keeping it.
I played some on Sunday and Monday, all the games and started Zelda. I'm very impressed and I'm glad I did launch this year. Much more fun than just picking up my pre-ordered 360 last year!
The Nintendo crowd seemed much more apt to actually keep their systems and not turn a profit. The only profit I saw being made was selling line-spaces, and those were (mostly) from people who could wait to get theirs a few weeks down the road, and were happy with $35-100 extra dollars lining their pockets.
The guy who was first to buy a spot in line (11), intimated to me that even $100 would have been worth the smile on his son's face for his birthday this week. I straight-out told him he was a great father and that his kid was lucky to have him. Wii2006 was an experience for sure.
Well idiocy continues! Wii + Gesticulatory people = dangerous. There have been 3 instances of people using their Wiimotes so ridiculously strong that they've snapped the connecting lanyard and flailed into TVs and a laptop LCD.
Laptop Shenanigans
And here's the redneck who smashed his tv first:
Way to kick it in Pele.
Laptop Shenanigans
And here's the redneck who smashed his tv first:
Way to kick it in Pele.
Oh my..it hurts so good! Cue the eBay scams!
This guy won an auction for 3 ORIGINAL Playstation systems. Do a quick search and you'll see you can net just one for as little as $20. How much did he pay?....almost a grand.
Ouchers.
This guy won an auction for 3 ORIGINAL Playstation systems. Do a quick search and you'll see you can net just one for as little as $20. How much did he pay?....almost a grand.
Ouchers.
Monday, November 20, 2006
HAHAHAHAH!
PS3 nosedive!
All the retards who bought the PS3 (likely 90% of them) with visions of dollar signs dancing in their heads, are not going to net as much as they thought. I knew this would happen.
Before it launched Playstation 3 was selling for $2,000 to $3,000. The most I saw was 5k. The day the console laucnhed, the average price of a PS3 on eBay was $2,900.
By Saturday the average was around $1,100.
PWNED!
PS3 nosedive!
All the retards who bought the PS3 (likely 90% of them) with visions of dollar signs dancing in their heads, are not going to net as much as they thought. I knew this would happen.
Before it launched Playstation 3 was selling for $2,000 to $3,000. The most I saw was 5k. The day the console laucnhed, the average price of a PS3 on eBay was $2,900.
By Saturday the average was around $1,100.
PWNED!
Matt Cassamina's Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess review is up on IGN. Scored a 9.5 but in my opinion the game is nearly a 10. Here are his closing comments:
"The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is, in my opinion, the greatest Zelda game ever created and one of the best launch titles in the history of launch titles – second only, perhaps, to the at-the-time ground-breaking Super Mario 64. It is also one of the finest games I have ever played. The experience is made better and not worse on Wii. The Wii remote and nunchuk add accuracy and speed to exploration and combat for a heightened sense of immersion. While the game has just about everything going for it, including improved controls, a long and engrossing quest, brain-teasing dungeons and some beautiful graphics, it's not perfect. The difficulty has been upped over Wind Waker, but I wish it were harder still – the boss fights are oftentimes too easy, for example. Additionally, while the visuals are generally impressive, some textures remain blurry to the point they are noticeable. And finally, I still question why Nintendo refuses to add either voice work to the side characters (especially since Twilight Princess features such an improved, dark storyline) or orchestrated music to the soundtrack.
Nintendo's new console ships with Wii Sports, which effectively demonstrates a new breed of games only possible on Wii. The Zelda franchise is equally exclusive to the machine and Twilight Princess is must-see, must-play and must-own entry into the series that proves over and over again why Nintendo is the best developer in the world."
I agree with just about everything he says too, which is rare. I'd love to see some voice acting for NPCs. Link can be a mute just like Gordon Freeman is for Half-Life. And after hearing some of the most amazing orchestral and symphonic arrangements done for this series, (I admit I have an extensive orchestrated Zelda library) the MIDI-sounds are getting old. But this, as well as my next point, may be for a simple reason.
Cassamina also mentions the game textures, both gameplay and cutscene. The textures on the overworld make it evident that TP was originally a Gamecube game. That said I'm only about an hour into the game and I'm already blown away. Graphically the game is still beautiful, and if it WERE released on the Gamecube I wouldn't have known they could pull those visuals out.
The feel of the game is very dark. It starts out happy like former titles, very similar to Ocarina of time, I even liken it to an evolved original Zelda, but a technical successor. (Hell, Ocarina of Time floored me the first time I played, and it's what I attribute my survival of my tonsilectomy to)
It's not often when games come along that you're genuinely disappointed when their epic draws to its end. I know Twilight Princess is going to be that way, but thank God it's a lengthy title if anything. It's beyond me how they keep evolving this series, and it's far from stale. I doubt it ever will be.
Full Review Here
There are some sad sad people in the world.
Smash My Wii
Smash My PS3
The funny thing is no one cried over the Wii, but the Sony fanboys nearly offed themselves when they Peter-Gabriel'ed the PS3.
And for old times sake...here's last years atrocity.
Smash My XBox
I just feel bad for people who don't get a console of their choosing and have to see this. If they're trying to make a point, it's not apparent or even justifiable. If they do this "for other people" and just to see the looks on their faces, or for anti-fanboys, it's pretty sad.
Smash My Wii
Smash My PS3
The funny thing is no one cried over the Wii, but the Sony fanboys nearly offed themselves when they Peter-Gabriel'ed the PS3.
And for old times sake...here's last years atrocity.
Smash My XBox
I just feel bad for people who don't get a console of their choosing and have to see this. If they're trying to make a point, it's not apparent or even justifiable. If they do this "for other people" and just to see the looks on their faces, or for anti-fanboys, it's pretty sad.
Friday, November 17, 2006
Remember when console launches used to be safe and easy? I barely do.
Last night was the PLAYSTATION 3 midnight launch. The US isn't getting a ton of systems, but we're getting more than most. Targets, Wal-Marts, GameStops, Electronic Boutiques etc all might be getting 6-40 systems. The higher end of the spectrum reserved for the wholesale stores, not so much the gaming ones.
But this launch has gotten dangerous. I remember this time last year when I got my 360 there were news reports of people getting mugged for their 360s. I clutched mine and walked with a badass purpose out of my mall last year. If anyone was going to try mugging me they were going to have an Italian throwdown. This year it's more serious.
So far the violence that has been logged:
-a kid got slammed into a telephone poll in a mad rush for the front of the line
-Campers shot with BB guns
-Fruit juice super soakers drenching campers
-5 game stores held up for PS3's and 360s
-7 reported line muggings for money, laptops, iPods
You can see they start off with a few stupid pranks and then there's some serious violence. A guy who refused to give his money up got shot last night. But the most chilling story so far is down in Alparetta, Georgia. It took place at the very Best Buy I was in a few times during my business trips down there. A guy who wasn't even buying a PS3 got tailed from a Best Buy across town. While he was chatting with campers, the tailers took a sledgehammer and broke into his car. The system hadn't even launched yet, but they didn't know that. Serious crap going on here.
Only the Wii launch remains Saturday night, or Sunday morning, but be careful!
Story Link via Kotaku
Last night was the PLAYSTATION 3 midnight launch. The US isn't getting a ton of systems, but we're getting more than most. Targets, Wal-Marts, GameStops, Electronic Boutiques etc all might be getting 6-40 systems. The higher end of the spectrum reserved for the wholesale stores, not so much the gaming ones.
But this launch has gotten dangerous. I remember this time last year when I got my 360 there were news reports of people getting mugged for their 360s. I clutched mine and walked with a badass purpose out of my mall last year. If anyone was going to try mugging me they were going to have an Italian throwdown. This year it's more serious.
So far the violence that has been logged:
-a kid got slammed into a telephone poll in a mad rush for the front of the line
-Campers shot with BB guns
-Fruit juice super soakers drenching campers
-5 game stores held up for PS3's and 360s
-7 reported line muggings for money, laptops, iPods
You can see they start off with a few stupid pranks and then there's some serious violence. A guy who refused to give his money up got shot last night. But the most chilling story so far is down in Alparetta, Georgia. It took place at the very Best Buy I was in a few times during my business trips down there. A guy who wasn't even buying a PS3 got tailed from a Best Buy across town. While he was chatting with campers, the tailers took a sledgehammer and broke into his car. The system hadn't even launched yet, but they didn't know that. Serious crap going on here.
Only the Wii launch remains Saturday night, or Sunday morning, but be careful!
Story Link via Kotaku
Thursday, November 16, 2006
I don't know how I ever lived without Synergy.
If any of you out there have multiple computers, whether it be a laptop and a PC, 2 PCs, or a PC and a Mac (or EVEN a plasma/LCD tv that you use in conjunction with your computer, you owe it to yourself to check out Synergy.
Instead of having 2 keyboards and mice next to or on top of one another, you could use a KVM switch. This would let you "switch" which computer the input devices are attached to. Simple Mouse/Keyboard combos cost up to $50 and ones that include video/monitor support can skyrocket up to $100.
Screw...that...shit.
Synergy, once installed on all the devices, will let you simply mouse over to the edge of your screen and work on the other monitor, seamlessly and fluidly. It will even share screen savers, password locks (so you only have to unlock one computer instead of both) and a universal clipboard. It's like using a dual monitor, but better, because you've got a whole other system to work with. Imagine how awesome it'd be with a PC and Mac.
The future is now!
Check it out.
If any of you out there have multiple computers, whether it be a laptop and a PC, 2 PCs, or a PC and a Mac (or EVEN a plasma/LCD tv that you use in conjunction with your computer, you owe it to yourself to check out Synergy.
Instead of having 2 keyboards and mice next to or on top of one another, you could use a KVM switch. This would let you "switch" which computer the input devices are attached to. Simple Mouse/Keyboard combos cost up to $50 and ones that include video/monitor support can skyrocket up to $100.
Screw...that...shit.
Synergy, once installed on all the devices, will let you simply mouse over to the edge of your screen and work on the other monitor, seamlessly and fluidly. It will even share screen savers, password locks (so you only have to unlock one computer instead of both) and a universal clipboard. It's like using a dual monitor, but better, because you've got a whole other system to work with. Imagine how awesome it'd be with a PC and Mac.
The future is now!
Check it out.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
(As sung by Treebeard with a chorus of Ents)
Ents: Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay
Treebeard:
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Saruman's gone crazy and now everybody knows it
Breeding Orcs with Goblin-Men, they really are atrocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Ents:
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Treebeard:
Because we were afraid to fight, quite tree-like we became
But now the forest's very burnt, and we've ourselves to blame
We sided not with anyone cause they all did the same
Now Saruman will see our heart has got the biggest flame:
Hroom, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
To Isengard we're marching and we'll show him who's ferocious
Merry/Pippin's stirred us up, they really are precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Ents:
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Treebeard:
We all love the Ent-Wives but we just can't seem to find them
If we had that single ring, we'd in the darkness bind them
I wonder if, like all those elves, they traveled cross the ocean
It's a shame the Ent-Draught's not a magic-come-back potion
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Quickbeam:
You know you can say it backwards, which is dociousaliexpedisticfragicalirupus, but that's gong a bit too far, don't you think?
Treebeard:
Absolutely.
So when the Wiz has burnt your friend there's no need to dismay
Just stick his head in water and be sure to save the day
Please be careful smashing dams or you will feel my fist -
Quickbeam:
For example. One day, I broke a dam, and now I'm on the list! (Treebeard thumps him). Oh, and a wonderful thing it is too! It's...
Everyone:
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
(quietly) Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
(Very Loudly!) Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
(As sung by Treebeard with a chorus of Ents)
Ents: Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay
Treebeard:
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Saruman's gone crazy and now everybody knows it
Breeding Orcs with Goblin-Men, they really are atrocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Ents:
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Treebeard:
Because we were afraid to fight, quite tree-like we became
But now the forest's very burnt, and we've ourselves to blame
We sided not with anyone cause they all did the same
Now Saruman will see our heart has got the biggest flame:
Hroom, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
To Isengard we're marching and we'll show him who's ferocious
Merry/Pippin's stirred us up, they really are precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Ents:
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Haroom diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay!
Treebeard:
We all love the Ent-Wives but we just can't seem to find them
If we had that single ring, we'd in the darkness bind them
I wonder if, like all those elves, they traveled cross the ocean
It's a shame the Ent-Draught's not a magic-come-back potion
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Quickbeam:
You know you can say it backwards, which is dociousaliexpedisticfragicalirupus, but that's gong a bit too far, don't you think?
Treebeard:
Absolutely.
So when the Wiz has burnt your friend there's no need to dismay
Just stick his head in water and be sure to save the day
Please be careful smashing dams or you will feel my fist -
Quickbeam:
For example. One day, I broke a dam, and now I'm on the list! (Treebeard thumps him). Oh, and a wonderful thing it is too! It's...
Everyone:
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
(quietly) Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
(Very Loudly!) Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
DAMN STRAIGHT WAL-MART!
They're saying Merry Christmas again, and not refraining this year as if it were "Candyman."
Jesus is the reason for the season yo!
They're saying Merry Christmas again, and not refraining this year as if it were "Candyman."
Jesus is the reason for the season yo!
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Britney Spears Files For Divorce
NO K-FED! SAY IT ISN"T SAY IT ISN'T SO!
So what the hell...was she using him just for his sperm? Because honestly I think Willy, the kid with down syndrome on my block would have been better than K-Fed.
::sigh::
NO K-FED! SAY IT ISN"T SAY IT ISN'T SO!
So what the hell...was she using him just for his sperm? Because honestly I think Willy, the kid with down syndrome on my block would have been better than K-Fed.
::sigh::
Monday, November 06, 2006
Matt Casamassina, the IGN Nintendo editor has up his impressions for the Legend Of Zelda: The Twilight Princess 10-hour hands-on from this past week.
I was floored. I already knew the game was going to be great, but I had no idea the amount of new things they've put in, how well the Wiimote control scheme was going to work, or the expansive size and length of the game.
Needless to say I'm more excited for this launch than any other. You just can't beat a Zelda game.
Friday, November 03, 2006
Your parents are getting divorced.
Santa killed himself back in 1974.
The Easter Bunny is a hermaphrodite.
The iPod TouchScreen isn't confirmed.
:(
Santa killed himself back in 1974.
The Easter Bunny is a hermaphrodite.
The iPod TouchScreen isn't confirmed.
:(
Thursday, November 02, 2006
They just dropped the release specs for my new phone. It's out November 15, conveniently the day after my contract is up for renewal and I get my phone discount.
It's the LG Chocolate flip-phone. It's not stupid like the original Chocolate or the soon-to-be-released Chocolate Platinum. Slider phones are st00pid.
It's the LG Chocolate flip-phone. It's not stupid like the original Chocolate or the soon-to-be-released Chocolate Platinum. Slider phones are st00pid.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
So some people out there hacked the Guitar Hero 2 demo that was in one of the October gaming magazines. Result? More than the 10 default songs supposed to be on the disc. Now 30 are accessible, 3 weeks before release date.
Freebird is on the tracklist for GH2. Here's a video of a very talented player.
To quote Brian Crecente of Kotaku.com
"The song enters holy fuck mode at about 5 minutes and super holy fuck at 7. I believe it causes grand mal seizures at 9."
It does Brian. It does.
Freebird is on the tracklist for GH2. Here's a video of a very talented player.
To quote Brian Crecente of Kotaku.com
"The song enters holy fuck mode at about 5 minutes and super holy fuck at 7. I believe it causes grand mal seizures at 9."
It does Brian. It does.
Oh...my....God....this is too funny.
Some stupid 13 year old tried to scam someone into giving him their Steam password. (Steam is the online software distributor and game launcher used by Valve Software, creators of Half Life/Half Life 2 etc).
Luckily the would be pwned knew a thing or two, and scammed the kid right back.
br0kenrabbit says:
hi
Greg_ValveOLS says:
good evening
br0kenrabbit says:
What’s ip?
br0kenrabbit says:
up?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
my name is greg a member of the valve online Support team
br0kenrabbit says:
On MSN?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
yes :)
br0kenrabbit says:
Why?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
we logged multiple ips from your account and ned to verifi your information
br0kenrabbit says:
My information?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
we believe someone may have stolen your account mmmm you havent shared youre account infomation with anyone have you?
br0kenrabbit says:
No. I don’t even have it written down.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
hmmm maybe a keylogger on you r PC then maybe you need a format?
br0kenrabbit says:
Well…
Greg_ValveOLS says:
if you can verify your account information to me i can insure that only your ip have access to it Its a new security feature were trying because this happens so muchlogin names and passwords aint safe anymroe You know. L:)
br0kenrabbit says:
Well
Greg_ValveOLS says:
dont worry this connect it secure
br0kenrabbit says:
Can I be honest with you, Greg?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
br0kenrabbit says:
Look, I don’t know how you go this MSN account name, don’t really care, either.
br0kenrabbit says:
Unlike you, I DO work for Valve. Trace my ip and you’ll see.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
huh?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
bs
br0kenrabbit says:
Trace it.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
how
br0kenrabbit says:
Start/run/cmd type Tracert and then my IP address and hit enter.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
oh k
br0kenrabbit says:
As an employee, I know that Valve employees will NEVER contact users over MSN. I also know a valve employee will NEVER ask a user for his/her username and password.
br0kenrabbit says:
I’m putting a temporary hold on your Steam account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why?
br0kenrabbit says:
Have you read the ToS?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
Tod?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
tos
br0kenrabbit says:
terms of service
Greg_ValveOLS says:
were?
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg, this is a serious infraction against the Tos. You are at risk of losing your account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why
br0kenrabbit says:
I just told you why
Greg_ValveOLS says:
:(
br0kenrabbit says:
I need some information from you if you want me to unlock you account. I’m going to write you up but I will only suspend you account for three days, since this is your first infraction, okay?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
br0kenrabbit says:
First, what is the name the account is registered to. Not the user name, the persons real name who created the account. This is for verification purposes.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxx xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Is this you?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Are you the only user of this account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay, and what is the username
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay.
br0kenrabbit says:
I see you have purchased a few of our games, thank you. :)
Greg_ValveOLS says:
some. dude
Greg_ValveOLS says:
m
br0kenrabbit says:
Do you always log on from the same IP?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
And who is your internet providers, your ISP?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Thank you. One moment, please, let me verify this information.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
am i gonna be bale to play 2nite?
br0kenrabbit says:
What is your city of residence?
br0kenrabbit says:
That depends on if you cooperate. You’re doing fine so far.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Illinios?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
yes
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. And what is the password associated with this account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. Do not try to log into steam. If you are connected now you need to log off.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why
br0kenrabbit says:
So I can update your account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
can I play 2 nite
Greg_ValveOLS says:
clan fight
Greg_ValveOLS says:
wont win without me heh
br0kenrabbit says:
Heh. You’ll have to wait a few minutes. Are you logged off?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. Give me just a moment.
br0kenrabbit says:
Try to log in now.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
Greg_ValveOLS says:
It says login failed wtf wtf!!@?
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
did u ban me???????????>WHY
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what
br0kenrabbit says:
Valve will never ask for your username and password.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what????
br0kenrabbit says:
I don’t work for Valve dude, but you just got pwnt.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
omg dude wtf why?
br0kenrabbit says:
Why were you trying to steal my account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
i wanst
br0kenrabbit says:
Then why were you asking for my information?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
i was just making a joke but not cerious honest dude just give
my acount back pllllleeease i’m only 13 and save d up for like a year to buy it
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
dude pleas
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what
br0kenrabbit says:
Go mow some yards, bitch.
Some stupid 13 year old tried to scam someone into giving him their Steam password. (Steam is the online software distributor and game launcher used by Valve Software, creators of Half Life/Half Life 2 etc).
Luckily the would be pwned knew a thing or two, and scammed the kid right back.
br0kenrabbit says:
hi
Greg_ValveOLS says:
good evening
br0kenrabbit says:
What’s ip?
br0kenrabbit says:
up?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
my name is greg a member of the valve online Support team
br0kenrabbit says:
On MSN?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
yes :)
br0kenrabbit says:
Why?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
we logged multiple ips from your account and ned to verifi your information
br0kenrabbit says:
My information?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
we believe someone may have stolen your account mmmm you havent shared youre account infomation with anyone have you?
br0kenrabbit says:
No. I don’t even have it written down.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
hmmm maybe a keylogger on you r PC then maybe you need a format?
br0kenrabbit says:
Well…
Greg_ValveOLS says:
if you can verify your account information to me i can insure that only your ip have access to it Its a new security feature were trying because this happens so muchlogin names and passwords aint safe anymroe You know. L:)
br0kenrabbit says:
Well
Greg_ValveOLS says:
dont worry this connect it secure
br0kenrabbit says:
Can I be honest with you, Greg?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
br0kenrabbit says:
Look, I don’t know how you go this MSN account name, don’t really care, either.
br0kenrabbit says:
Unlike you, I DO work for Valve. Trace my ip and you’ll see.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
huh?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
bs
br0kenrabbit says:
Trace it.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
how
br0kenrabbit says:
Start/run/cmd type Tracert and then my IP address and hit enter.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
oh k
br0kenrabbit says:
As an employee, I know that Valve employees will NEVER contact users over MSN. I also know a valve employee will NEVER ask a user for his/her username and password.
br0kenrabbit says:
I’m putting a temporary hold on your Steam account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why?
br0kenrabbit says:
Have you read the ToS?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
Tod?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
tos
br0kenrabbit says:
terms of service
Greg_ValveOLS says:
were?
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg, this is a serious infraction against the Tos. You are at risk of losing your account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why
br0kenrabbit says:
I just told you why
Greg_ValveOLS says:
:(
br0kenrabbit says:
I need some information from you if you want me to unlock you account. I’m going to write you up but I will only suspend you account for three days, since this is your first infraction, okay?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
br0kenrabbit says:
First, what is the name the account is registered to. Not the user name, the persons real name who created the account. This is for verification purposes.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxx xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Is this you?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Are you the only user of this account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay, and what is the username
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay.
br0kenrabbit says:
I see you have purchased a few of our games, thank you. :)
Greg_ValveOLS says:
some. dude
Greg_ValveOLS says:
m
br0kenrabbit says:
Do you always log on from the same IP?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
And who is your internet providers, your ISP?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Thank you. One moment, please, let me verify this information.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
am i gonna be bale to play 2nite?
br0kenrabbit says:
What is your city of residence?
br0kenrabbit says:
That depends on if you cooperate. You’re doing fine so far.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Illinios?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
yes
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. And what is the password associated with this account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. Do not try to log into steam. If you are connected now you need to log off.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why
br0kenrabbit says:
So I can update your account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
can I play 2 nite
Greg_ValveOLS says:
clan fight
Greg_ValveOLS says:
wont win without me heh
br0kenrabbit says:
Heh. You’ll have to wait a few minutes. Are you logged off?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. Give me just a moment.
br0kenrabbit says:
Try to log in now.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
Greg_ValveOLS says:
It says login failed wtf wtf!!@?
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
did u ban me???????????>WHY
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what
br0kenrabbit says:
Valve will never ask for your username and password.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what????
br0kenrabbit says:
I don’t work for Valve dude, but you just got pwnt.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
omg dude wtf why?
br0kenrabbit says:
Why were you trying to steal my account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
i wanst
br0kenrabbit says:
Then why were you asking for my information?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
i was just making a joke but not cerious honest dude just give
my acount back pllllleeease i’m only 13 and save d up for like a year to buy it
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
dude pleas
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what
br0kenrabbit says:
Go mow some yards, bitch.
Freezepop, an indie electronic group that I've loved for over 4 years is offering some free song downloads all zipped up pretty for ya. Snag 'em here.
I first heard of them way back in a game called FreQuency. It was a PS2 game by a company called Harmonix. It was a music game where you had "tracks" of music to activate. They came out with a sequel, Amplitude. Man were those games fun. The first was more house-esque music, and techno beats. Despite the fact No Doubt was on there it was a remix of Ex-Girlfriend and not that great. Amplitude had amazing artist support hough. POD, Run DMC, Garbage, Weezer, David Bowie, Papa Roach and Blink 182 just to name a few.
Harmonix set their sights on ROCK next and gave us Guitar Hero. I haven't had that much fun with a game in ages. You may have seen posts about it in the past, since Guitar Hero 2 drops on the 7th of this month. Needless to say anyone who's played the original is excited. The track list is amazing, and the game is at least 5x as hard.
You play with a plastic guitar controller. Chords are held with 5 buttons that are on the frets, each a different color. You "strum" a toggle bar in time with the notes on the screen while holding the correct chord combo. It's a little confusing at first but anyone I've watched play for the first time had the hang of Joan Jett's "I Love Rock And Roll" by the middle of the song. Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert are the difficulty modes. I can only do a few Hards so far. The experts are enough to give one an aneurysm. Take a look.
Freezpop has had songs on every Harmonix game and they've apparently got a close relationship with them. Harmonix has used a lot of indie groups in Guitar Hero 1 and 2, a majority of which are bands of Harmonix employees!
I've gotten into maybe 12 new artists I never knew of. Talk about good exposure for a group.
I first heard of them way back in a game called FreQuency. It was a PS2 game by a company called Harmonix. It was a music game where you had "tracks" of music to activate. They came out with a sequel, Amplitude. Man were those games fun. The first was more house-esque music, and techno beats. Despite the fact No Doubt was on there it was a remix of Ex-Girlfriend and not that great. Amplitude had amazing artist support hough. POD, Run DMC, Garbage, Weezer, David Bowie, Papa Roach and Blink 182 just to name a few.
Harmonix set their sights on ROCK next and gave us Guitar Hero. I haven't had that much fun with a game in ages. You may have seen posts about it in the past, since Guitar Hero 2 drops on the 7th of this month. Needless to say anyone who's played the original is excited. The track list is amazing, and the game is at least 5x as hard.
You play with a plastic guitar controller. Chords are held with 5 buttons that are on the frets, each a different color. You "strum" a toggle bar in time with the notes on the screen while holding the correct chord combo. It's a little confusing at first but anyone I've watched play for the first time had the hang of Joan Jett's "I Love Rock And Roll" by the middle of the song. Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert are the difficulty modes. I can only do a few Hards so far. The experts are enough to give one an aneurysm. Take a look.
Freezpop has had songs on every Harmonix game and they've apparently got a close relationship with them. Harmonix has used a lot of indie groups in Guitar Hero 1 and 2, a majority of which are bands of Harmonix employees!
I've gotten into maybe 12 new artists I never knew of. Talk about good exposure for a group.
This may be the best Gamer's Manifesto I've ever read. It's hilarious yet stays true to many of the gripes of the gaming community. Worth a read.
Some highlights:
The crate has long been held up as an example of lazy game art design, a crutch that game level decorators have been falling back on for fifteen damned years. Come to think of it, have you ever actually seen one of those wooden crates in real life? And did you smash it to see if there were bullets and medicine inside?
Some highlights:
The crate has long been held up as an example of lazy game art design, a crutch that game level decorators have been falling back on for fifteen damned years. Come to think of it, have you ever actually seen one of those wooden crates in real life? And did you smash it to see if there were bullets and medicine inside?
Once upon a midnight madness sale I sauntered, steeped in sadness,
Through the shiny piles and aisles composing my computer store.
Suddenly there came a rapping. "Skeet skeet skeet." Had I been napping?
Energy, it had been sapping from my soul for weeks or more.
Yea, those loathsome customers had chilled my being for weeks or more.
Back-to-school had drained my core.
Soon the winds would bring the winter - time to sell each mouse, each printer.
"Profit!" said I, "Thing of evil? Nah," applying Avacor.
For while came the rare exception, money flowed from deep deception.
Ignorance would find reception warm throughout each corridor.
From these fools I'd find the dollars flow down every corridor.
Idiots I did adore.
There I saw him, by the mobos, dressing like those unkempt hobos -
Greasy hair atop the fat and pimples that adorned each pore.
Mannerisms quite absurd, he stood there mumbling, looking nerdy,
Yet I could not find the word he brought to mind inside the store.
In that squalid rust of malice did he slither through the store,
Saying naught and nothing more.
Fate approached him as a customer who seemed at once to trust him.
"Are these cameras any good? I've never shopped for one before."
Glasses thick, stubble unshaven, spewing trivia like Cliff Clavin,
On he went, this crazy maven bragging of his Slashdot score.
"If you read my blog, you'd know my postings rate above a four.
'Funny' and 'Insightful' are the words you'd see with five or four."
After which she fled the store.
Then a man who lacked acumen caused his targeting to zoom in.
"Windows spyware drives me nuts. Removing it is such a chore.
"This Mac mini sure looks swell so buying it would end my hell, no?"
"Apple's switching to Intel so I would wait a year or more
"And you'll want new software too if you don't wait a year or more."
Quoth the maven, "Leave the store."
Through the shiny piles and aisles composing my computer store.
Suddenly there came a rapping. "Skeet skeet skeet." Had I been napping?
Energy, it had been sapping from my soul for weeks or more.
Yea, those loathsome customers had chilled my being for weeks or more.
Back-to-school had drained my core.
Soon the winds would bring the winter - time to sell each mouse, each printer.
"Profit!" said I, "Thing of evil? Nah," applying Avacor.
For while came the rare exception, money flowed from deep deception.
Ignorance would find reception warm throughout each corridor.
From these fools I'd find the dollars flow down every corridor.
Idiots I did adore.
There I saw him, by the mobos, dressing like those unkempt hobos -
Greasy hair atop the fat and pimples that adorned each pore.
Mannerisms quite absurd, he stood there mumbling, looking nerdy,
Yet I could not find the word he brought to mind inside the store.
In that squalid rust of malice did he slither through the store,
Saying naught and nothing more.
Fate approached him as a customer who seemed at once to trust him.
"Are these cameras any good? I've never shopped for one before."
Glasses thick, stubble unshaven, spewing trivia like Cliff Clavin,
On he went, this crazy maven bragging of his Slashdot score.
"If you read my blog, you'd know my postings rate above a four.
'Funny' and 'Insightful' are the words you'd see with five or four."
After which she fled the store.
Then a man who lacked acumen caused his targeting to zoom in.
"Windows spyware drives me nuts. Removing it is such a chore.
"This Mac mini sure looks swell so buying it would end my hell, no?"
"Apple's switching to Intel so I would wait a year or more
"And you'll want new software too if you don't wait a year or more."
Quoth the maven, "Leave the store."
Thursday, October 26, 2006
I heard this a long time ago but I liked it enough to post on my blog :P
Bryan wakes up with a huge hangover after attending his company's Christmas party. Bryan is not normally a drinker, but the drinks didn't taste like alcohol at all. He didn't even remember how he got home from the party.
As bad as he was feeling, he wondered if he did anything wrong. Bryan had to force himself to open his eyes, and the first thing he sees is a couple of aspirins next to a glass of water on the side table. And, next to them,a single red rose!
Bryan sits up and sees his clothing in front of him, all clean andp ressed. He looks around the room and sees that it is in perfect order, spotlessly clean. So is the rest of the house.
He takes the aspirins, cringes when he sees a huge black eye staring back at him in the bathroom mirror. Then he notices a note hanging on the corner of the mirror written in red with little hearts on it and a kiss mark from his wife in lipstick!:
Honey,
Breakfast is on the stove. I left early to go get groceries to make you your favorite dinner tonight. I love you, darling!
Love,
Sherry
He stumbles to the kitchen and sure enough, there is hot breakfast, steaming hot coffee and the morning newspaper. His son is also at the table, eating. Bryan asks, "Son... what happened last night?"
"Well, you came home after 3 A.M, drunk and out of your mind. You fell over the coffee table and broke it, and then you puked in the hallway, and got that black eye when you ran into the door."
Confused, he asked his son, "So, why is everything in such perfect order, so clean, I have a rose, and breakfast is on the table waiting for me?"
His son replies, "Oh THAT! Mom dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take your pants off, you screamed, "Leave me alone, lady, I'm married!"
Broken Coffee Table $89.99
Hot Breakfast $4.20
Two Aspirins $0.38
Saying the right thing, at the right time..............PRICELESS!!!
Bryan wakes up with a huge hangover after attending his company's Christmas party. Bryan is not normally a drinker, but the drinks didn't taste like alcohol at all. He didn't even remember how he got home from the party.
As bad as he was feeling, he wondered if he did anything wrong. Bryan had to force himself to open his eyes, and the first thing he sees is a couple of aspirins next to a glass of water on the side table. And, next to them,a single red rose!
Bryan sits up and sees his clothing in front of him, all clean andp ressed. He looks around the room and sees that it is in perfect order, spotlessly clean. So is the rest of the house.
He takes the aspirins, cringes when he sees a huge black eye staring back at him in the bathroom mirror. Then he notices a note hanging on the corner of the mirror written in red with little hearts on it and a kiss mark from his wife in lipstick!:
Honey,
Breakfast is on the stove. I left early to go get groceries to make you your favorite dinner tonight. I love you, darling!
Love,
Sherry
He stumbles to the kitchen and sure enough, there is hot breakfast, steaming hot coffee and the morning newspaper. His son is also at the table, eating. Bryan asks, "Son... what happened last night?"
"Well, you came home after 3 A.M, drunk and out of your mind. You fell over the coffee table and broke it, and then you puked in the hallway, and got that black eye when you ran into the door."
Confused, he asked his son, "So, why is everything in such perfect order, so clean, I have a rose, and breakfast is on the table waiting for me?"
His son replies, "Oh THAT! Mom dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take your pants off, you screamed, "Leave me alone, lady, I'm married!"
Broken Coffee Table $89.99
Hot Breakfast $4.20
Two Aspirins $0.38
Saying the right thing, at the right time..............PRICELESS!!!
Some shows start off amazing, and then fade in subsequent seasons. I'm glad that Lost is still keeping my attention week after week. They dropped a bomb in the first episode of Season 3 and it was slow going for a week or so, but now things are picking up again. I'm really interested to see where things get taken, and how they'll tie older themes back into the show.
And damn it why did Locke lose the use of his legs? I want that question answered soon lol.
Finally some positive press about Bully. I'm only 14% through this game and I'm enjoying every bit. It is as good as the hype made it out to be, and nothing as violent for another matter. It's funny how most critics look at the title of something and jump to conclusions.
Article after the jump.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
This guy McPhee disses Kingdom Hearts 2.
Funniest video I've seen since Leeroy Jenkins.
BITCH ZOMBIES COMING UP THE HILL RIGHT NOW! sHOOT 'EM IN THE HEAD! SHOOT EM! GRAB THE SHOTGUN! yOU DON'T NEED TO LOAD IT! WE DID THAT FOR YOU! WHAT ARE YOU PRESSING SELECT FOR?! YOU HAVE NO TIME TO MAKE A PROFILE!! BITCH! ZOMBIE'S IN THE ROOM!! HIS AXE IS ON FIRE!!! HE KILLED YOUR PARENTS!! SHOOT 'EM IN THE HEAD!! SHOOT HIM IN THE HEADDDDDD!!
Funniest video I've seen since Leeroy Jenkins.
BITCH ZOMBIES COMING UP THE HILL RIGHT NOW! sHOOT 'EM IN THE HEAD! SHOOT EM! GRAB THE SHOTGUN! yOU DON'T NEED TO LOAD IT! WE DID THAT FOR YOU! WHAT ARE YOU PRESSING SELECT FOR?! YOU HAVE NO TIME TO MAKE A PROFILE!! BITCH! ZOMBIE'S IN THE ROOM!! HIS AXE IS ON FIRE!!! HE KILLED YOUR PARENTS!! SHOOT 'EM IN THE HEAD!! SHOOT HIM IN THE HEADDDDDD!!
I'm a huge fan of Kotaku, and one of their editors Florian Eckhardt. He has a sharp wit and comes up with some hilarious situations and metaphors. He did this article today about buying the Rockstar game Bully. Check it out, it had me laughing way too hard.
I don't know how many of you out there follow politics, or even care, but I've been involved since Bush Jr.'s first election.
Maybe you're heard Michael J. Fox's campaign ads for Missouri's Jim Talent. It really should be called disinformation. The bill in question that Talent is campaigning on is Amendment 2, or also known as the "Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative." This amendment has nothing to do with stem cell research in the least. It is ACTUALLY an amendment to make it a constitutional right to clone humans in Missouri. For four years Missouri legislators have been trying to ban human cloning, and now the Democrats are parading the sick. Why?
Because you can't victimize the sick. You can't challenge someone ill with Parksinson's Disease. If you do it's just viewed as cruel and heartless. But just because you can't challenge someone does that mean their view is right? Most often not. Michael J. Fox claims that Talent is trying to criminalize stem cell researchers, when in fact this amendment has nothing to do with it first of all, and secondly stem cell research is actually legal and being practiced at universities and medical research facilities in Missouri today.
I'm a big Michael J. Fox fan, I've loved him for years and he'll always be Marty McFly in my mind. I also read his book, 2002's Lucky Man. I was shocked to find the following admission. He admits in the book that before Senate subcommittee on appropriations in September of 1999, he did not take his medication for the purpose of demonstrating the full effect of Parkinson's disease. It appears Mike is up to the same trick again.
"I had made a deliberate choice to appear before the subcommittee without medication. It seemed to me that this occasion demanded that my testimony about the effects of the disease and the urgency we as a community were feeling be seen as well as heard. For people who had never observed me in this kind of shape, the transformation must have been startling."
Makes a lot of sense why he was never that bad on Spin City or other appearances.
So to sum it up a human cloning amendment, which would be made a constitutional right, is being billed as a stem cell research issue with the false pretense that Michael J. Fox would be healed within a decade due to the research.
This is why I dislike smear campaigns. Democrats are basically spreading false hope to millions who are afflicted with diseases of this sort. There is no concrete evidence showing that we will definitely have a cure for any of these sicknesses. The message is "If we defeat the Republicans we can heal Michael." This is using and exploiting someone in the worst manner to achieve your own ends. They did this in 2004 with Spinal Paralysis and Christopher Reeves...and now they're doing it again.
Why is embryonic stem cell research so important? Why not work towards adult stem cells? Why not continue work on extracting stem cells from umbilical cords? It CAN be done. Because underneath it all this is really about abortion still. It's the biggest platform Democrats have and they won't give that one up without a fight. Anything that stands in the way of stem cell research is also an enemy to abortion. Rush Limbaugh can be a little radical at times, but he puts it very well.
"If you leave it up to these liberals, you're going to end up with a culture where they are going to decide who lives and who dies based on the convenience and personal preferences of theirs. We're already eliminating kids in the womb. We're eliminating the elderly because they're an inconvenience, and now we want to eliminate the embryos and fetuses because we might be able to cure disease even though there's no evidence whatsoever for it."
I love and hate politics at the same time. There's more distortion than a Tool concert.
Maybe you're heard Michael J. Fox's campaign ads for Missouri's Jim Talent. It really should be called disinformation. The bill in question that Talent is campaigning on is Amendment 2, or also known as the "Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative." This amendment has nothing to do with stem cell research in the least. It is ACTUALLY an amendment to make it a constitutional right to clone humans in Missouri. For four years Missouri legislators have been trying to ban human cloning, and now the Democrats are parading the sick. Why?
Because you can't victimize the sick. You can't challenge someone ill with Parksinson's Disease. If you do it's just viewed as cruel and heartless. But just because you can't challenge someone does that mean their view is right? Most often not. Michael J. Fox claims that Talent is trying to criminalize stem cell researchers, when in fact this amendment has nothing to do with it first of all, and secondly stem cell research is actually legal and being practiced at universities and medical research facilities in Missouri today.
I'm a big Michael J. Fox fan, I've loved him for years and he'll always be Marty McFly in my mind. I also read his book, 2002's Lucky Man. I was shocked to find the following admission. He admits in the book that before Senate subcommittee on appropriations in September of 1999, he did not take his medication for the purpose of demonstrating the full effect of Parkinson's disease. It appears Mike is up to the same trick again.
"I had made a deliberate choice to appear before the subcommittee without medication. It seemed to me that this occasion demanded that my testimony about the effects of the disease and the urgency we as a community were feeling be seen as well as heard. For people who had never observed me in this kind of shape, the transformation must have been startling."
Makes a lot of sense why he was never that bad on Spin City or other appearances.
So to sum it up a human cloning amendment, which would be made a constitutional right, is being billed as a stem cell research issue with the false pretense that Michael J. Fox would be healed within a decade due to the research.
This is why I dislike smear campaigns. Democrats are basically spreading false hope to millions who are afflicted with diseases of this sort. There is no concrete evidence showing that we will definitely have a cure for any of these sicknesses. The message is "If we defeat the Republicans we can heal Michael." This is using and exploiting someone in the worst manner to achieve your own ends. They did this in 2004 with Spinal Paralysis and Christopher Reeves...and now they're doing it again.
Why is embryonic stem cell research so important? Why not work towards adult stem cells? Why not continue work on extracting stem cells from umbilical cords? It CAN be done. Because underneath it all this is really about abortion still. It's the biggest platform Democrats have and they won't give that one up without a fight. Anything that stands in the way of stem cell research is also an enemy to abortion. Rush Limbaugh can be a little radical at times, but he puts it very well.
"If you leave it up to these liberals, you're going to end up with a culture where they are going to decide who lives and who dies based on the convenience and personal preferences of theirs. We're already eliminating kids in the womb. We're eliminating the elderly because they're an inconvenience, and now we want to eliminate the embryos and fetuses because we might be able to cure disease even though there's no evidence whatsoever for it."
I love and hate politics at the same time. There's more distortion than a Tool concert.
Hybrid Cars. The future? Or just an annoying present?
My next car will be a hybrid. Most likely the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. I love that car, and if it shaves off some gas prices in my pocket so be it.
This article is pretty hilarious though checking in on some of most beloved celebrities and clocking their fuel consumption. They're not as "green" as they appear.
But way to go Leonardo DiCaprio. He travels commercial for all his movies unless there's a huge scheduling rush. The rest of them fly their fancy personal jets, burning more fuel than they'll ever save the Earth. Why not start a campaign to fly commercial only? So you might have to fill out a bunch of autographs for fans...you're a celebrity. You're rich because of them.
Go Leo. You're on a roll in the new millenium.
My next car will be a hybrid. Most likely the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. I love that car, and if it shaves off some gas prices in my pocket so be it.
This article is pretty hilarious though checking in on some of most beloved celebrities and clocking their fuel consumption. They're not as "green" as they appear.
But way to go Leonardo DiCaprio. He travels commercial for all his movies unless there's a huge scheduling rush. The rest of them fly their fancy personal jets, burning more fuel than they'll ever save the Earth. Why not start a campaign to fly commercial only? So you might have to fill out a bunch of autographs for fans...you're a celebrity. You're rich because of them.
Go Leo. You're on a roll in the new millenium.
"Recent events in Iran and North Korea support President Bush's 2002 claim that those nations were part of an "axis of evil," Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Tuesday.
After discussions of the North Korean nuclear test and the anti- Semitic remarks of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, radio host Sean Hannity asked Rice about the axis remark.
"You think of some of the world reaction to the president's use of the word 'axis of evil,' and then you see how events have been unfolding," Hannity remarked.
"It was a pretty good analysis, wasn't it?" Rice replied. "It really was."
YEAH CONDI! YOU GO GIRL!
After discussions of the North Korean nuclear test and the anti- Semitic remarks of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, radio host Sean Hannity asked Rice about the axis remark.
"You think of some of the world reaction to the president's use of the word 'axis of evil,' and then you see how events have been unfolding," Hannity remarked.
"It was a pretty good analysis, wasn't it?" Rice replied. "It really was."
YEAH CONDI! YOU GO GIRL!
Tiger Direct is offering 1GB flash drives for $5. They're $90 with an $85 rebate. Jump on this if you don't have a flash drive, because everyone needs important files with them at all times.
YAAAAAAAAY!
YAAAAAAAAY!
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Firefox 2.0 is out! YAAAAAY! It's not on Mozilla's main page but I found it with a little digging. Grab it now before the download rush starts.
And enjoy. Browsing has never been better. Screw IE.
So the iPod turned 5 yesterday. And what a wonderful 5 years it's been. Little did I know how important their tech would become to me.
My exposure to Macs and Apple had been pretty limited in the past. In middle school I remember using Apple II comptuers, and then the precursors to the iMacs. We used them mainly in computer class in school and not for anything much crazier than that CoolPix program. Heck I was still swimming around on a 286 creating adventures with the Adventure Construction Set, or playing countless Sierra titles like King's Quest and Space Quest
I used Macs a bit more in high school since our computer labs had both PC and Macs. I wasn't a huge fan since OS 9 was clunky and tended to crash a lot. When OS X rolled around I was more impressed. However I credit myself to having an iPod before any of my friends even knew what one was. That's right the clunky MECHANICAL scroll wheel, the hideous black and white display! It was a 2cd Gen. That lasted until the 3rd gen, which I went through 2 of due to defects. I moved onto the 4th gen click-wheel. Then the iPods went bucknuts and I couldn't stop them from mating. So now I've got that 4th Gen clickwheel, a 5th gen video, a 1st gen nano, and a 2cd gen Nano. The 1st gen nano is on it's way out to be sold to some lesser poor fortunate soul in need of a technology update.
Now the iPod wasn't the first hard-drive mp3-player on the market. I remember Creative's Zen being out there early on. But it was HUGE and clunky, and I think it took AA batteries. The iPod won me over because it looked easy to use, clean and pristine in it's milky white ensemble. I was a fan from the start. It turns out it WASN'T so easy to use in the beginning, simply because iTunes hadn't been released for Windows at that time and I was still flying solo-Microsofto. And I think we all know Musicmatch Media player sucks big ass. When iTunes DID come out towards my senior year of college, it blew me away. Finally an easy way to tag my music and transfer it to my iPod. Even some fun alternate apps like a top news feed uploader and a weather updater. (In Syracuse knowing the weather is a HUGE deal before you step out into the arctic abyss)
Now 5 years later I still use my iPods daily, whether it's the staple in my car (I haven't listened to FM in about 4 years), podcasts at work, at the gym or while running, or at parties when "Mr. Music" is called upon to liven things up. And there's no end in sight, they'll keep improving them until they become self aware, just about the same time Google will do the same. And then we're all dead. But at least I've spun in a circle in a meadow for awhile with you iPod. At least for awhile.
Happy Birthday iPod. I love you.
My exposure to Macs and Apple had been pretty limited in the past. In middle school I remember using Apple II comptuers, and then the precursors to the iMacs. We used them mainly in computer class in school and not for anything much crazier than that CoolPix program. Heck I was still swimming around on a 286 creating adventures with the Adventure Construction Set, or playing countless Sierra titles like King's Quest and Space Quest
I used Macs a bit more in high school since our computer labs had both PC and Macs. I wasn't a huge fan since OS 9 was clunky and tended to crash a lot. When OS X rolled around I was more impressed. However I credit myself to having an iPod before any of my friends even knew what one was. That's right the clunky MECHANICAL scroll wheel, the hideous black and white display! It was a 2cd Gen. That lasted until the 3rd gen, which I went through 2 of due to defects. I moved onto the 4th gen click-wheel. Then the iPods went bucknuts and I couldn't stop them from mating. So now I've got that 4th Gen clickwheel, a 5th gen video, a 1st gen nano, and a 2cd gen Nano. The 1st gen nano is on it's way out to be sold to some lesser poor fortunate soul in need of a technology update.
Now the iPod wasn't the first hard-drive mp3-player on the market. I remember Creative's Zen being out there early on. But it was HUGE and clunky, and I think it took AA batteries. The iPod won me over because it looked easy to use, clean and pristine in it's milky white ensemble. I was a fan from the start. It turns out it WASN'T so easy to use in the beginning, simply because iTunes hadn't been released for Windows at that time and I was still flying solo-Microsofto. And I think we all know Musicmatch Media player sucks big ass. When iTunes DID come out towards my senior year of college, it blew me away. Finally an easy way to tag my music and transfer it to my iPod. Even some fun alternate apps like a top news feed uploader and a weather updater. (In Syracuse knowing the weather is a HUGE deal before you step out into the arctic abyss)
Now 5 years later I still use my iPods daily, whether it's the staple in my car (I haven't listened to FM in about 4 years), podcasts at work, at the gym or while running, or at parties when "Mr. Music" is called upon to liven things up. And there's no end in sight, they'll keep improving them until they become self aware, just about the same time Google will do the same. And then we're all dead. But at least I've spun in a circle in a meadow for awhile with you iPod. At least for awhile.
Happy Birthday iPod. I love you.
So I guess Bluetooth headsets suddenly aren't so GEEKY.
A recent study shows that men who use their cellphones more than 4 hours a day have a drastically reduced sperm cell count that could, in time, lead to infertility. This isn't exactly surprising news. Holding radiation next to your head is going to have SOME effect and if it isn't cranial tumors, hair loss, or incompetency, well our little sailors were next.
I'm glad my LG phone is about to kick the bucket, and I'm up for a new one next month. By then the LG Chocolate flip phone should be out which, thank the cellphone Gods, supports Bluetooth. So now I can look goofy and have dozens of people think I talk to myself every day too!
But at least I'll be virile bitches!
Cell Phones BAD!
A recent study shows that men who use their cellphones more than 4 hours a day have a drastically reduced sperm cell count that could, in time, lead to infertility. This isn't exactly surprising news. Holding radiation next to your head is going to have SOME effect and if it isn't cranial tumors, hair loss, or incompetency, well our little sailors were next.
I'm glad my LG phone is about to kick the bucket, and I'm up for a new one next month. By then the LG Chocolate flip phone should be out which, thank the cellphone Gods, supports Bluetooth. So now I can look goofy and have dozens of people think I talk to myself every day too!
But at least I'll be virile bitches!
Cell Phones BAD!
Monday, October 23, 2006
I thought this was MySpace?
I've been on MySpace for a long long time. I started out with Friendster and it's sad that site didn't take off as well. They had the initial idea, Tom just came along and did it better. They added a lot in recent months to the functionality, but if it's not too little it's certainly too late.
For the most part MySpace is a good deal but I do have some gripes. There are certain individuals out there, (and I won't mention any names) who have profiles more colorful, jarring and crammed full of the worst scotch-taped HTML I've ever seen. These are the same people who have Ms. New Booty blaring the second I load up their page. Or rather 15 minutes after I load their page, since that's how long it takes to load these saturated epilepsy-fests. Auto-start is an annoying thing, I don't want my ears blown out and 99% of the time I'm not going to want to hear your song, no matter how introspective it is or what it might mean to you. I'm glad you found Sexybeast by Justin TimbaJackson, but please keep Justin in your pants where he belongs.
Now I don't mind this on BAND pages...since the whole point is to rep your band and get yourself some exposure. For instance I had a few band friend requests from guys who legitimately thought I'd like their sound. One was a guy who was coined as very similar to the Barenaked Ladies. Another was similar to U2, and yet another along the Pearl Jam lines. I actually did like their tunes and was happy to get that random friend request.
However when I get UnOrThOdOxxxXXxxxxx from the UK, for no reason (it's not like I list NAS, XZIBIT, Jay-Z, or Eminem as my favorites) that annoys me. It clutters up my inbox. If I want to hear about the gang-life of the streets of London, I'll send YOU a friend request....you wanker.
Truth be told MySpace is a large part of how I keep in touch with college friends. I've reconnected with a ton of people I knew from as far back as elementary school. it's odd that in an age where it was said the internet would isolate us it really is creating a whole new plane of social interaction.
Now if we can just keep the pedophiles off we'll be in business.
I've been on MySpace for a long long time. I started out with Friendster and it's sad that site didn't take off as well. They had the initial idea, Tom just came along and did it better. They added a lot in recent months to the functionality, but if it's not too little it's certainly too late.
For the most part MySpace is a good deal but I do have some gripes. There are certain individuals out there, (and I won't mention any names) who have profiles more colorful, jarring and crammed full of the worst scotch-taped HTML I've ever seen. These are the same people who have Ms. New Booty blaring the second I load up their page. Or rather 15 minutes after I load their page, since that's how long it takes to load these saturated epilepsy-fests. Auto-start is an annoying thing, I don't want my ears blown out and 99% of the time I'm not going to want to hear your song, no matter how introspective it is or what it might mean to you. I'm glad you found Sexybeast by Justin TimbaJackson, but please keep Justin in your pants where he belongs.
Now I don't mind this on BAND pages...since the whole point is to rep your band and get yourself some exposure. For instance I had a few band friend requests from guys who legitimately thought I'd like their sound. One was a guy who was coined as very similar to the Barenaked Ladies. Another was similar to U2, and yet another along the Pearl Jam lines. I actually did like their tunes and was happy to get that random friend request.
However when I get UnOrThOdOxxxXXxxxxx from the UK, for no reason (it's not like I list NAS, XZIBIT, Jay-Z, or Eminem as my favorites) that annoys me. It clutters up my inbox. If I want to hear about the gang-life of the streets of London, I'll send YOU a friend request....you wanker.
Truth be told MySpace is a large part of how I keep in touch with college friends. I've reconnected with a ton of people I knew from as far back as elementary school. it's odd that in an age where it was said the internet would isolate us it really is creating a whole new plane of social interaction.
Now if we can just keep the pedophiles off we'll be in business.
So Lumines Live finally got released on XBox Live Arcade...and I'm not impressed.
I owned a PSP in the summer of '05. I got it a few months after the "craze" died down. It was barely worth the sale price and I found it for much much cheaper down in Baltimore. Grabbed it and Lumines. That was the only game I ever owned for it. I enjoyed Lumines, a lot. It was one of those Tetris-like-zone-out games, except that it was nothing like Tetris. Yeah there are blocks and they fall, but that's about it. You play with 4x4 squares the entire time, so it's vastly different from the Russian-experience we've all had since the 80s.
So why is my jaw not dropping as if I were at this years Girls Gone Wild finals? XBLA basically broke the game. Let's do a little backstory. XBox Live is Microsoft's stab at online downloadable game content. Whether it's add-ons for a game you've bought, or an arcade game reminiscent of PopCap games the point is you download them from XBox Live. You pay with your credit card for "Points" and then purchase the games or content through the service.
So far I've been pretty pleased with XBLA. I got the DOOM remake, Geometry Wars, Zuma and a few other fun little arcade games. My favorite so far is probably Wik: The Fable Of Souls, where you control a little weird creature and the point is to eat as many slugs and bugs in a level as possible. He can swing by his tongue. Creative and amusing to no end. It cost about $5 for the full game. You can download trials of most of these games which let you play a few levels, or in some cases the whole game but leave little elements out. Say multiplayer or the ability to post your score on the Live leaderboards.
Here's the issue...Lumines comes fragmented. It's like paying for the demo. Having owned the PSP game I know what's supposed to be in the full game, and it's definitely not there. They have included so little with the aim of releasing a bunch of add-on packs so you can "customize your game experience." If customizing my game experience means taking it up the rear like the rope on my soap on a rope broke, well Microsoft's hit it dead on! And the worst part is it costs about $15. Yes that's right, $15 for something broken.
I love the idea of XBox Live Arcade. It's helping some little unknown developers get their turn on the kickball team. But the microtransactions are essentially "nickle and diming" gamers to death. The MAJORITY of gamers are males under 25, most of whom aren't going to spend that much cash on these games. If a game is going to cost more than $10, it better damn well be complete, and of good quality. This sour aftertaste that keeps getting left in gamers' mouths can only spell trouble if Microsoft doesn't alter their strategy.
I owned a PSP in the summer of '05. I got it a few months after the "craze" died down. It was barely worth the sale price and I found it for much much cheaper down in Baltimore. Grabbed it and Lumines. That was the only game I ever owned for it. I enjoyed Lumines, a lot. It was one of those Tetris-like-zone-out games, except that it was nothing like Tetris. Yeah there are blocks and they fall, but that's about it. You play with 4x4 squares the entire time, so it's vastly different from the Russian-experience we've all had since the 80s.
So why is my jaw not dropping as if I were at this years Girls Gone Wild finals? XBLA basically broke the game. Let's do a little backstory. XBox Live is Microsoft's stab at online downloadable game content. Whether it's add-ons for a game you've bought, or an arcade game reminiscent of PopCap games the point is you download them from XBox Live. You pay with your credit card for "Points" and then purchase the games or content through the service.
So far I've been pretty pleased with XBLA. I got the DOOM remake, Geometry Wars, Zuma and a few other fun little arcade games. My favorite so far is probably Wik: The Fable Of Souls, where you control a little weird creature and the point is to eat as many slugs and bugs in a level as possible. He can swing by his tongue. Creative and amusing to no end. It cost about $5 for the full game. You can download trials of most of these games which let you play a few levels, or in some cases the whole game but leave little elements out. Say multiplayer or the ability to post your score on the Live leaderboards.
Here's the issue...Lumines comes fragmented. It's like paying for the demo. Having owned the PSP game I know what's supposed to be in the full game, and it's definitely not there. They have included so little with the aim of releasing a bunch of add-on packs so you can "customize your game experience." If customizing my game experience means taking it up the rear like the rope on my soap on a rope broke, well Microsoft's hit it dead on! And the worst part is it costs about $15. Yes that's right, $15 for something broken.
I love the idea of XBox Live Arcade. It's helping some little unknown developers get their turn on the kickball team. But the microtransactions are essentially "nickle and diming" gamers to death. The MAJORITY of gamers are males under 25, most of whom aren't going to spend that much cash on these games. If a game is going to cost more than $10, it better damn well be complete, and of good quality. This sour aftertaste that keeps getting left in gamers' mouths can only spell trouble if Microsoft doesn't alter their strategy.
Friday, October 20, 2006
ZOMGZOMGShift1111111111111111111!!!11111111!!
FRAGGLE ROCK IS GOING TO BE A MOVIE!
It's the little things in life for sure, but I am very VERY excited.
"The 1980s cult hit TV show is being developed by Ahmet Zappa -- younger son of Frank Zappa -- into a full-length live-action musical fantasy starring the classic characters."
"Zappa is informally talking to musician friends about writing original songs for the movie. The original Henson puppets will be refurbished and updated for the film, with little expectation of computer-generated enhancements."
YAAAAAAAAAY!
DOWN AT FRAGGLE ROCK! CLAP CLAP!
FRAGGLE ROCK IS GOING TO BE A MOVIE!
It's the little things in life for sure, but I am very VERY excited.
"The 1980s cult hit TV show is being developed by Ahmet Zappa -- younger son of Frank Zappa -- into a full-length live-action musical fantasy starring the classic characters."
"Zappa is informally talking to musician friends about writing original songs for the movie. The original Henson puppets will be refurbished and updated for the film, with little expectation of computer-generated enhancements."
YAAAAAAAAAY!
DOWN AT FRAGGLE ROCK! CLAP CLAP!
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Anyone who grew up in the 80s will fondly remember The Wizard.
Check out these clips.
Toby Maguire even has a cameo.
Check out these clips.
Toby Maguire even has a cameo.
Lumines Live is FILTHY with Micro-transactions-Kotaku
This is cheap and insulting...If the consumer has money, and you want that money, you're not more apt to get it by micro-transactions. You're more apt to piss said consumer off and have them boycott your current and future endeavors.
It's all about quality, and the volume that results. If you released Lumines as a straight port from the PSP, I would have paid $20-$30. I don't think micro-transactions are "the future" but they definitely are a nice way to ADD content to a game and increase its longevity.
For instance let's take Obvlivion. While horse armor was retarded, the extra "dungeons" like Mehrune's Razor, or the Bandit Lair, I thought those were awesome and I'd fork over a few bucks for that added fun. Same thing with Guitar Hero...if they have micro-content as in NEW SONGS....I'd buy a pack of 10 new songs for about $10. THAT'S smart micro-transactions.
Selling a crippled game is a horrible move. ESPECIALLY since this is a cross-platform effort, where a Sony title is just breaking out into Microsoft territory. You'd think they'd want to do EVERYTHING possible to help it succeed. Seeing as a large portion of XBox owners may likely not even own Sony hardware or have played it before.
Maybe because this is an XBLA title they can get away with shafting you. But if Sony is on the way (as is Nintendo) with releasing FULL fledged games (even if they're old ROMs) of higher quality on their comparable "live" services, Microsoft will have a hard time of it if this is to be their strategy.
I was really excited for Lumines Live....and I'm incredibly glad I bought Bully last night and played that. i forgot to download Lumines, and it's a damn good thing. I'll wait until they realize sales could be better, and bundle the full game.
"Thank you Mario! But our princess is in another premium download."
This is cheap and insulting...If the consumer has money, and you want that money, you're not more apt to get it by micro-transactions. You're more apt to piss said consumer off and have them boycott your current and future endeavors.
It's all about quality, and the volume that results. If you released Lumines as a straight port from the PSP, I would have paid $20-$30. I don't think micro-transactions are "the future" but they definitely are a nice way to ADD content to a game and increase its longevity.
For instance let's take Obvlivion. While horse armor was retarded, the extra "dungeons" like Mehrune's Razor, or the Bandit Lair, I thought those were awesome and I'd fork over a few bucks for that added fun. Same thing with Guitar Hero...if they have micro-content as in NEW SONGS....I'd buy a pack of 10 new songs for about $10. THAT'S smart micro-transactions.
Selling a crippled game is a horrible move. ESPECIALLY since this is a cross-platform effort, where a Sony title is just breaking out into Microsoft territory. You'd think they'd want to do EVERYTHING possible to help it succeed. Seeing as a large portion of XBox owners may likely not even own Sony hardware or have played it before.
Maybe because this is an XBLA title they can get away with shafting you. But if Sony is on the way (as is Nintendo) with releasing FULL fledged games (even if they're old ROMs) of higher quality on their comparable "live" services, Microsoft will have a hard time of it if this is to be their strategy.
I was really excited for Lumines Live....and I'm incredibly glad I bought Bully last night and played that. i forgot to download Lumines, and it's a damn good thing. I'll wait until they realize sales could be better, and bundle the full game.
"Thank you Mario! But our princess is in another premium download."
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Monday, October 16, 2006
Reason 29382938293232 I'm glad I was born in the 80s:
I came across this today on Kotaku:
Toys Nintendo made before the NES
I came across this today on Kotaku:
Toys Nintendo made before the NES
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Anyone who watches Lost, you'll appreciate this.
Can you say Pete's new favorite YTMND?
No?
Then leave.
Can you say Pete's new favorite YTMND?
No?
Then leave.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
I gotta tell you this whole Foley situation is really amusing. Liberals are going apesacrappin' over it. But now, the same Democrats who are incensed that Bush's National Security Agency was listening in on al-Qaida phone calls are incensed that Republicans were not reading a gay congressman's instant messages.
The Democrats say the Republicans should have done all the things Democrats won't let us do to al-Qaida — solely because Foley was rumored to be gay. Maybe we could get Democrats to support the NSA wiretapping program if we tell them the terrorists are gay!
I think it's time to get a rulebook from those silly Democrats.
—Boy Scouts: As gay as you want to be.
—Priests: No gays!
—Democratic politicians: Proud gay Americans.
—Republican politicians: Presumed guilty.
—White House press corps: No gays, unless they hate Bush.
— Active-duty U.S. military: As gay as possible.
— Men who date Liza Minelli: Do I have to draw you a picture, Miss Thing?
This is the very definition of political opportunism. If Republicans had decided to spy on Foley for sending overly friendly e-mails to pages, Democrats would have been screaming about a Republican witch-hunt against gays. But if they don't, they're enabling a sexual predator.
Amusing amusing amusing.
The Democrats say the Republicans should have done all the things Democrats won't let us do to al-Qaida — solely because Foley was rumored to be gay. Maybe we could get Democrats to support the NSA wiretapping program if we tell them the terrorists are gay!
I think it's time to get a rulebook from those silly Democrats.
—Boy Scouts: As gay as you want to be.
—Priests: No gays!
—Democratic politicians: Proud gay Americans.
—Republican politicians: Presumed guilty.
—White House press corps: No gays, unless they hate Bush.
— Active-duty U.S. military: As gay as possible.
— Men who date Liza Minelli: Do I have to draw you a picture, Miss Thing?
This is the very definition of political opportunism. If Republicans had decided to spy on Foley for sending overly friendly e-mails to pages, Democrats would have been screaming about a Republican witch-hunt against gays. But if they don't, they're enabling a sexual predator.
Amusing amusing amusing.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Guitar Hero II Final Tracklist Revealed!
1. Opening Licks
Motley Crue - Shout at the Devil
Danzig - Mother
Cheap Trick - Surrender
Wolfmother - Woman
Spinal Tap - Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight
2. Amp-Warmers
Kiss - Strutter
Nirvana - Heart-Shaped Box
Police - Message in a Bottle
Van Halen - You Really Got Me
Kansas - Carry on Wayward Son
3. String-Snappers
Foo Fighters - Monkey Wrench
Alice in Chains - Them Bones
Iggy Pop and the Stooges - Search and Destroy
Pretenders - Tattooed Love Boys
Black Sabbath - War Pigs
4. Thrash and Burn
Warrant - Cherry Pie
Butthole Surfers - Who Was in My Room Last Night
Mathew Sweet - Girlfriend
Rolling Stones - Can't You Hear Me Knockin'
Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
5. Return of the Shred
Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name Of
Primus - John the Fisherman
Sword - Freya
Thin Lizzy - Bad Reputation
Aerosmith - Last Child
6. Relentless Riffs
Heart - Crazy on You
Stone Temple Pilots - Tripping on a Hole in a Paper Heart
Stray Cats - Rock This Town
Allman Brothers - Jessica
Jane's Addiction - Stop
7. Furious Fretwork
Anthrax - Madhouse
Living End - Carry Me Home
Lamb of God - Laid to Rest
Reverend Horton Heat - Psychobilly Freakout
Rush - YYZ
8. Face-Melters
Avenged Sevenfold - Beast and the Harlot
Suicidal Tendencies - Institutionalized
Dick Dale - Misirlou
Megadeth - Hangar 18
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird
Not to mention a helluva lot of bonus unlockables. FREEBIRD!
1. Opening Licks
Motley Crue - Shout at the Devil
Danzig - Mother
Cheap Trick - Surrender
Wolfmother - Woman
Spinal Tap - Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight
2. Amp-Warmers
Kiss - Strutter
Nirvana - Heart-Shaped Box
Police - Message in a Bottle
Van Halen - You Really Got Me
Kansas - Carry on Wayward Son
3. String-Snappers
Foo Fighters - Monkey Wrench
Alice in Chains - Them Bones
Iggy Pop and the Stooges - Search and Destroy
Pretenders - Tattooed Love Boys
Black Sabbath - War Pigs
4. Thrash and Burn
Warrant - Cherry Pie
Butthole Surfers - Who Was in My Room Last Night
Mathew Sweet - Girlfriend
Rolling Stones - Can't You Hear Me Knockin'
Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
5. Return of the Shred
Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name Of
Primus - John the Fisherman
Sword - Freya
Thin Lizzy - Bad Reputation
Aerosmith - Last Child
6. Relentless Riffs
Heart - Crazy on You
Stone Temple Pilots - Tripping on a Hole in a Paper Heart
Stray Cats - Rock This Town
Allman Brothers - Jessica
Jane's Addiction - Stop
7. Furious Fretwork
Anthrax - Madhouse
Living End - Carry Me Home
Lamb of God - Laid to Rest
Reverend Horton Heat - Psychobilly Freakout
Rush - YYZ
8. Face-Melters
Avenged Sevenfold - Beast and the Harlot
Suicidal Tendencies - Institutionalized
Dick Dale - Misirlou
Megadeth - Hangar 18
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird
Not to mention a helluva lot of bonus unlockables. FREEBIRD!
Friday, October 06, 2006
OMG OMG OMG!
Guitar Hero II Setlist (mostly) released!
Opening Licks:
Strutter - Kiss
Mother - Danzig
Monkey Wrench - Foo Fighters
Shout At The Devil - Motley Crue
Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight - Spinal Tap
Amp-Warmers:
Heart Shaped Box - Nirvana
Message In A Bottle - Police
Woman - Wolfmother (artist not confirmed)
You Really Got Me - Van Halan (Kinks)
Carry On Wayward Son - Kansas
String Snappers:
Surrender - Cheap Trick
Them Bones - Alice in Chains
Search and Destroy - Stooges (artist not confirmed, but it damn well better be the stooges!)
Tatooed Love Boys - The Pretenders
War Pigs - Sabbath
Thrash and Burn:
Cherry Pie - Warrant
Who Was In My Room Last Night - Butthole Surfers
Girlfriend - Darkness (artist not confirmed), some say Mathew Sweet
Can’t You Hear Me Knocking - Rolling Stones
Sweet Child of Mine - GnR
Return of the Shred:
Killing In The Name - Rage Against The Machine
John The Fisherman - Primus
Freya - Sword (artist not confirmed)
Bad Reputation - (too hard to say, my guess is Thin Lizzy, but could be Joan Jett)
Jessica - Allman Brothers
Relentless Riffs:
Crazy On You - Heart
Trippin On A Hole In A Paper Heart - STP
Rock This Town - Stray Cays
Last Child - Aerosmith
Stop - Janes Addiction (artist not confirmed, but I really hope it’s Janes Addiction.)
Furious Fretwork:
Madhouse - Antrhax
Already confirmed songs:
Hangar 18 - Megadeth
Laid to Rest - Lamb of God
Misirlou - Dick Dale
Beast and the Harlet - Avenged Sevenfold
Freebird - Lyn Skyn
YYZ - Rush.
Psychobilly Freakout - Rev Horton Heat
That’s 38 Songs announced. There are only supposed to be 40 liscensed songs, plus 15 bonus songs. That only leaves two songs left to be announced.
HOLY SNIKES!
**Update**
You can listen to the majority of the songs ---> HERE
