WBC: God Hates The World
Jun. 28th, 2009 | 20:11
GPS: 99204
zeitgeist: 
warm
now playing: “Dammit, Janet” — Brad & Janet
Westboro God Hates The World Music Video - Watch more Funny Videos
This just freaked me out. Just … wow. So much hate.
(via boingboing
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Jun. 27th, 2009 | 02:23
GPS: 99204
zeitgeist: 
sad
Dangit … I missed Karaoke Night again. That's what? Fifth time in a row. If it were a regular part of the schedule, I'd remember it. It's not, so I forget.
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Tape Casettes
Jun. 26th, 2009 | 16:44
GPS: 99204
now playing: “Night Train” — James Brown
I'm getting a lot of milage out of this Chuck icon.
I grew up with tape casettes. Raffi, Kenny Loggins, Bruce Springsteen on tape. I've always been fascinated with mechanical devices, so it was always interesting watching the tape spin 'round and wind its self forward as I tried to build a mental model of how the machine operated.
I grew up with tape casettes. Raffi, Kenny Loggins, Bruce Springsteen on tape. I've always been fascinated with mechanical devices, so it was always interesting watching the tape spin 'round and wind its self forward as I tried to build a mental model of how the machine operated.
15:56 <keb> you know, when I was a kid I always thought that there were some
clever mechanics in a tape player to keep the tape moving at a
constant (linear) horizontal speed
15:57 <keb> the truth is that the speed (and therefore the resolution) of
the audio varies because it's the rotors, not the tape, moving
at a constant RPM
15:58 <bix> yep
15:58 <bix> that's why the length of the tape is limited
15:58 <keb> when recording and when playing back
15:58 <keb> tape play is proportional to the length of the tape
15:59 <keb> but the first half of a side is shorter than the last half
15:59 <bix> yeah
15:59 <bix> eventually the amount of tape you'd need grows exponentially
too fast
15:59 <keb> Yep
16:00 <keb> the horizontal speed of tape moving increases logarithmically
with respect to play time and turns of the playwheel
16:02 <keb> I'm sure there were high quality recorders for mastering that
kept the horizontal tape speed constant
16:03 <bix> tapes they used for things like projectors and TV I assume
did that
16:03 <keb> and mastering audio
16:03 <keb> and computer TARs
16:03 <keb> back when tar was actually on tape
16:05 <keb> wouldn't the tapespeed be an antiderivative of the revolutions
of the playwheel + thickness of the tape?
16:06 <bix> something like that
16:07 <CorbinFox> im in a room full of smart people
16:08 <keb> This is what I think about in my spare time.
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“Everything is gonna be alright; youngblood is gonna rock tonight!”
Jun. 22nd, 2009 | 18:23
GPS: 99204
zeitgeist: 
hungry
now playing: “Camouflage” — Youngblood Brass Band
Things are brewing.
I read the first volume of Black Jack the other day — a manga from the 70s, by the creator of Astroboy and Kimba the White Lion, about an underground doctor. I absolutely loved it for the character in the people, and for the visual conventions that it uses — it's as useful as McCloud's Understanding Comics as a reference for style. In fact, it's inspiring me to get working and thinking about a story that I need to draw. I need to get a copy as a stylistic (not art style but visual convention and layout style) guide.
It's not the only thing that's been inspiring me, but I think it's the proverbial straw. Couple this with Pilgrim (I need to get book No. 5), Aqua Leung, and Transmet that I am in love with, and I'm beginning to see why it is that comic creators also read a lot. It's a great feeling, but I need to focus it — and I know what I'm going to focus it on, too. I also want to use a brush pen and do all kinds of big things, but micron pens are so fun!
I'm going to focus on VII's story. Farsong, with Dylan et al is not in the fore of my mind at the moment, but VII is. I tried just writing his story, but that's just not working. I think I need to draw it. If I do serialise it, it'll be a page-by-page thing, but the format is not intended to be webcomic strip. I'm not drawing yet, but I'm getting close!
I think I'm getting over this depression, too!
I read the first volume of Black Jack the other day — a manga from the 70s, by the creator of Astroboy and Kimba the White Lion, about an underground doctor. I absolutely loved it for the character in the people, and for the visual conventions that it uses — it's as useful as McCloud's Understanding Comics as a reference for style. In fact, it's inspiring me to get working and thinking about a story that I need to draw. I need to get a copy as a stylistic (not art style but visual convention and layout style) guide.
It's not the only thing that's been inspiring me, but I think it's the proverbial straw. Couple this with Pilgrim (I need to get book No. 5), Aqua Leung, and Transmet that I am in love with, and I'm beginning to see why it is that comic creators also read a lot. It's a great feeling, but I need to focus it — and I know what I'm going to focus it on, too. I also want to use a brush pen and do all kinds of big things, but micron pens are so fun!
I'm going to focus on VII's story. Farsong, with Dylan et al is not in the fore of my mind at the moment, but VII is. I tried just writing his story, but that's just not working. I think I need to draw it. If I do serialise it, it'll be a page-by-page thing, but the format is not intended to be webcomic strip. I'm not drawing yet, but I'm getting close!
I think I'm getting over this depression, too!
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Wat
Jun. 21st, 2009 | 14:45
GPS: 99204
zeitgeist: 
annoyed
now playing: “Rebellion (Lies)” — The Arcade Fire
“[ … ] lives you (1) new message on your wall.”
“[ … ] lives you (1) new message on your wall.”
“[ … ] lives you (1) new message on your wall.”
Can you spot the errors I see? Bang-up job there, facebook.
If you're confused, that's a screenshot of my RSS feed aggregator showing the latest updates from the Facebook notifications feed (basically the little red ajax notification in the lower right on a facebook page). The RSS aggregator its self is NetNewsWire
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Cars and Cons
Jun. 19th, 2009 | 19:35
GPS: 99204
zeitgeist: thirsty
now playing: “Missy Missy Dee” — Missy Missy Dee & The Melody Crew
Hokay,
Put in some job apps today. The hardest part is always getting moving on things. Perhaps I can find gainful employ enough to procure an iPhone (third generation 3G S — the logical model to follow the IIGS?) by the end of the year, when my current contract expires. That, and upgrade parts for my slowly-dying machines. There's a reason they call me “Mister Legacy.”
There is also the nagging suspicion that the parents want me to get a car. I'm not completely opposed to one, and I know I'd use it, but I would despise myself for adding to the happy motoring scene that is the north American norm. It wouldn't be a big car (the biggest would be a Ford Focus or a Honda Civic — I remember back when the Civic and the Accord were subcompact vehicles)
Possible new cars: (I'm not actually looking for a new car; I'm just entertaining possibilities at this point; things that are already in my head)
• Yaris, Toyota
• Fit, Honda
• Mini
• B, Scion (basically Toyota)
• Cube, Nissan
• Element, Honda
• Smart
• Golf, Volkswagen
• Prius, Toyota (but very unlikely)
Used:
• An older BMW
• Any of the above
• Civic, Honda
• Saab
• Volkswagen jetta, golf, minibus, beatle ...
• Volvo
It is interesting to note that none of these are American brands. I will admit to a certain bias — one I've had for years. I will also admit that I would prefer a standard transmission, but I have never driven a vehicle with anything but an automatic.
But I'd really prefer to get a motorbike or a scooter, but the mother is not terribly keen on that. Probably a 150cc scooter, or some sort of touring bike (I'm rather smitten with BMW bikes). I require a car so infrequently, and I would often prefer to ride mass transit. What I do need is a new bicycle — a road bike.
I won't, however, make enough to cover expenses for AC in two weeks, so while I have been offered a ride (cross country, in a van) and while many friends (including![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
bixsql, mcbirdyturdy, and my man siskmarek) are going to be there, I will not. That's not fiscally responsible to put that on a card when I have a negative cashflow. But hey, that's why we have the future!
Put in some job apps today. The hardest part is always getting moving on things. Perhaps I can find gainful employ enough to procure an iPhone (third generation 3G S — the logical model to follow the IIGS?) by the end of the year, when my current contract expires. That, and upgrade parts for my slowly-dying machines. There's a reason they call me “Mister Legacy.”
There is also the nagging suspicion that the parents want me to get a car. I'm not completely opposed to one, and I know I'd use it, but I would despise myself for adding to the happy motoring scene that is the north American norm. It wouldn't be a big car (the biggest would be a Ford Focus or a Honda Civic — I remember back when the Civic and the Accord were subcompact vehicles)
Possible new cars: (I'm not actually looking for a new car; I'm just entertaining possibilities at this point; things that are already in my head)
• Yaris, Toyota
• Fit, Honda
• Mini
• B, Scion (basically Toyota)
• Cube, Nissan
• Element, Honda
• Smart
• Golf, Volkswagen
• Prius, Toyota (but very unlikely)
Used:
• An older BMW
• Any of the above
• Civic, Honda
• Saab
• Volkswagen jetta, golf, minibus, beatle ...
• Volvo
It is interesting to note that none of these are American brands. I will admit to a certain bias — one I've had for years. I will also admit that I would prefer a standard transmission, but I have never driven a vehicle with anything but an automatic.
But I'd really prefer to get a motorbike or a scooter, but the mother is not terribly keen on that. Probably a 150cc scooter, or some sort of touring bike (I'm rather smitten with BMW bikes). I require a car so infrequently, and I would often prefer to ride mass transit. What I do need is a new bicycle — a road bike.
I won't, however, make enough to cover expenses for AC in two weeks, so while I have been offered a ride (cross country, in a van) and while many friends (including
bixsql, mcbirdyturdy, and my man siskmarek) are going to be there, I will not. That's not fiscally responsible to put that on a card when I have a negative cashflow. But hey, that's why we have the future!permalink | Knock on Wood [2] enqueued | Add to Memories | Tell a Friend
I'm not disillusioned with furry — I could just do without a lot of the murry purry
Jun. 17th, 2009 | 03:39
GPS: 99004
zeitgeist: 
exhausted
now playing: “Silent Warrior” — Enigma
Via Lizardbeth, creator of Broken Plot Device
It was all spawned by a ridiculous, inane article related to World of WoWcraft.
I thought I had enough energy to craft an essay response to the article, but it really amounts to facepalming repeatedly, but in my experience most furries are not “those who believe they have animal spirit, or are truly an animal on the inside”; actually, this sounds a lot like lifestylers.
Anyway, have a flash that's relevant to the topic at hand:
RT @WoWInsider The Furry Fandom in WoW http://bit.ly/2i8KS (side note: Furries, stop trying to explain what "furry is all about". You fail)
I say "you fail" because the explanations always involve "we believe we have animal spirits" or whatever. Umm, I just like cartoons...?
Please stop confusing non-furs. Please. Just let it be. The more you try explaining it, the more we look like outsiders & weirdos.
...when in reality, we SHOULD just be seen as just another genre or subgroup like fantasy or sci-fi. Cuz that's what we ARE. Crazy, huh?
@FoxCutter exactly. Nothing wrong with it IMO, but don't speak for everyone and say we ALL believe we're reincarnated tigers or whatever.
@lastres0rt my explanation of furry: It's like anime, it's a lot of genres/ratings but the unifying theme is animals (instead of japan)
@krisstraub our issue is, the Klingon-folks who were federation uniforms everywhere wanna speak for EVERYBODY. And it sucks :P
It was all spawned by a ridiculous, inane article related to World of WoWcraft.
I thought I had enough energy to craft an essay response to the article, but it really amounts to facepalming repeatedly, but in my experience most furries are not “those who believe they have animal spirit, or are truly an animal on the inside”; actually, this sounds a lot like lifestylers.
Anyway, have a flash that's relevant to the topic at hand:
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Jun. 16th, 2009 | 02:12
now playing: “Belated Promise Ring” — Iron & Wine
Fifteen Years Ago:
Top Gear <3
And some Bollywood:
Top Gear <3
And some Bollywood:
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Apple WWDC
Jun. 13th, 2009 | 16:44
GPS: 99204
zeitgeist: 
amused
now playing: “Science Fiction, Double Feature” — Magenta
5. Adobe Flash Support
No angry pony that lumbers around slowly and then poops in your living room.
The Macalope cuts through the nonsense of tech pundits yet again. And yes, flash is just that bad.
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Jun. 12th, 2009 | 14:20
Hola,
I've moved all my things back home for the summer and wrapped up classes for now. I have decided not to take classes this summer, though, and will look at finding a job here in Spokane. I think that a break is not merely desired but required.
I also plan on getting a small cubic refridgeration unit to keep some ones cold. That, and the fact that the store was far away were the reason that it's been a while since I have had a one which is cold.
And a unicorn chaser:
Devo - Time Out for Fun Music Video
I've moved all my things back home for the summer and wrapped up classes for now. I have decided not to take classes this summer, though, and will look at finding a job here in Spokane. I think that a break is not merely desired but required.
I also plan on getting a small cubic refridgeration unit to keep some ones cold. That, and the fact that the store was far away were the reason that it's been a while since I have had a one which is cold.
And a unicorn chaser:
Devo - Time Out for Fun Music Video
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Jun. 5th, 2009 | 23:17
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toyger
May. 31st, 2009 | 21:33
GPS: 99004
zeitgeist: amused
now playing: “With the Dark” — They Might Be Giants
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A Comic
May. 31st, 2009 | 20:18
GPS: 99004 - dryden
zeitgeist: 
busy
now playing: “Tech Trance Summer 09” — Benvolio
I am awakened by birds frequently in the mornings. I recently bought a facemask and have been sleeping better. I think I look like a real tool, but it works great.
I think I found my groove again.
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Links of the day
May. 28th, 2009 | 22:05
GPS: 99004 - Dryden
now playing: “You! Me! Dancing!” — Los Campesinos!
Keith Olbermann: Is Rush Limbaugh Going Crazy?
A: Yes he is
And a unicorn chaser:
A: Yes he is
“We can't be expected to try and understand Rush Limbaugh in normal, rational terms.”
And a unicorn chaser:
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ACLU Responds to Prop 8 Loss
May. 26th, 2009 | 14:03
GPS: 99004 - PUB
zeitgeist: disappointed
I'm deeply disappointed by the court's decision on this. It will take time, but things will change.
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Lovers in Captivity
May. 25th, 2009 | 21:35
GPS: 99004 - Dryden
zeitgeist: 
lazy
now playing: KEWU
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DeFacto
May. 20th, 2009 | 01:53
GPS: 99004 - Dryden 259
zeitgeist: tired
now playing: “Anon: Ave Mundi Spes Maria” — Benedictine Monks Of Santo Domingo De Silos
Required viewing:
The MacBook is finally, once more, in working order. I missed the power this thing has; it's the most powerful of all my machines, and it's surprising that it's already nearly 3 years old.
The MacBook is finally, once more, in working order. I missed the power this thing has; it's the most powerful of all my machines, and it's surprising that it's already nearly 3 years old.
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Very thin ice
May. 17th, 2009 | 00:18
zeitgeist: tired
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May. 15th, 2009 | 00:16
zeitgeist: tired
now playing: GBStv
(2009-05-14 22:53:58) klitaka: It's not like you have a bathroom in your dorm room
(2009-05-14 22:54:09) corymg: i wish
(2009-05-14 22:54:21) klitaka: heh
(2009-05-14 22:54:35) corymg: i would never leave my room
(2009-05-14 22:55:07) klitaka: internet + pizza + 36pack mountain dew + tub + laptop = danger
(2009-05-14 22:55:14) corymg: xD
(2009-05-14 22:55:16) ***klitaka has complex maths
(2009-05-14 22:55:34) corymg: i pulled out some code earlier
(2009-05-14 22:55:47) corymg: i was making reference that if a movie called Being Jeff Bridges ever came out
(2009-05-14 22:55:55) corymg: there would be no need to make any other movie
(2009-05-14 22:56:07) klitaka: this is true
(2009-05-14 22:56:11) corymg:if (movieTitle != "Being Jeff Bridges") {
release nextMovie;
} else {
break;
(2009-05-14 22:56:38) klitaka: and jeff bridges would be played by the lovechild of David Hasselhoff and Bruce Willis
(2009-05-14 22:57:00) corymg: xD
(2009-05-14 22:57:33) klitaka: And it would be like a cross between Breakfast club and raising arizona
(2009-05-14 22:58:23) klitaka: The only good cage movie
(2009-05-14 22:58:35) klitaka: I'm surprised it's so old ...
(2009-05-14 22:58:46) klitaka: <3 Coen bros films
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May. 15th, 2009 | 00:04
zeitgeist: tired
now playing: GBStv
--
I switched my laptop over to Debian from Ubuntu yesterday. I couldn't be happier; the thing runs like a dream; so much faster than 9.04 on older hardware like the 1.5ghz laptop I'm using (I can actually run Hulu once more), and KDE3 is complete, unlike the broken, semi-official backport for Ubuntu 9.04. I still prefer Ubuntu for more powerful machines and those with proper graphics chips.
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In other news, AFF is this weekend. As I stated before, I'm not going to be there. If you are there, have fun.