Farrah Fawcett is standing before Saint Peter.
"You have brought much enjoyment to the people, through your acting, that it has been decided that you should be granted a wish before we bring you into heaven. What is it that you wish?"
Farrah thought for a moment and replied "My only wish would be if you could do something to protect the children..."
"Done!" Saint Peter writes a little note in his book and slams it shut!
BAM!
...and Michael Jackson is standing next to Farrah.
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Now playing: Holly Golightly - Without You Here
via FoxyTunes
Friday, June 26, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Traffic Driver
In a blatant attempt to drive traffic to my blog I hereby list the top search terms on Google today:
Today's Hot Trends (USA)
1. super mario galaxy 2
2. brooks perlin
3. weather graphics
4. team ninja
5. metroid other m
6. wow patch 3.1.3 download
7. sichuan tengzhong
8. bruno eminem stunt
9. anencephaly
10. kate gosselin bikini pics
How's that for meaningful content?
I'm glad to see that the things on this list aren't all stupid fluff items. (there's some video game items in there!) ;)
(no editorial context is implied nor should be inferred by the inclusion or exclusion of particular search terms on this list; I got it from Google...)
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Now playing: Aphex twins - Ghost in the Shell
via FoxyTunes
Today's Hot Trends (USA)
1. super mario galaxy 2
2. brooks perlin
3. weather graphics
4. team ninja
5. metroid other m
6. wow patch 3.1.3 download
7. sichuan tengzhong
8. bruno eminem stunt
9. anencephaly
10. kate gosselin bikini pics
How's that for meaningful content?
I'm glad to see that the things on this list aren't all stupid fluff items. (there's some video game items in there!) ;)
(no editorial context is implied nor should be inferred by the inclusion or exclusion of particular search terms on this list; I got it from Google...)
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Now playing: Aphex twins - Ghost in the Shell
via FoxyTunes
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Road Trip!
Last week my friend Keith and I visited our nations Capitol City. I had only been to D.C. twice before; once as a kid I visited the Air & Space Museum with my family, and once when we buried my mother at Arlington.
This trip was going to be the full-on tourist bit! I had a list of things to see and a full day to do them. It was just barely enough time.
We left in the wee small hours of the morning and got there a little after 11:00am. After a little hiccup finding parking (the place I had found online turned out not to be public parking) we walked past the Capitol Building. There was a yearly memorial taking place for fallen police officers on this day so we didn't approach the building because of the crowds.
But I got pictures.
Then we proceeded down the National Mall. We took a bit of a side trip north to see the U.S. Navy Memorial. One of the highlights for me. It is a very cool layout and the centerpiece is just an ordinary sailor, not some idealized God figure. I like the realistic memorials enshrining what things actually are rather than some impossible ideal. (not that there's anything wrong with big 'worship' type monuments, more on that later)
Petty Officer 2nd Class, with his hands in his pockets... :)
We visited a Sculpture Garden with some cool stuff in it and a nice big fountain in the center.
As you might expect there were some cool sculptures as well.
Next we visited the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
DINOSAURS! - Who knew the Jurassic was so blurry? (ha ha)
And Very Big Rocks!
We also visited the Smithsonian Museum of National History.
Lincolns top hat.
He wore this to the theater!
Next, more monuments/memorials...
The Washington Monument is really rather large!
Look, there's me! (wave)
And, to answer the burning question in everyone's mind "What would the Washington Monument look like if it were a Batman villain's lair?"...
Whatever...
The World War II monument is a very cool place. I just wish certain people would pay attention to the signs and realize that it isn't a wading pool! Keep your damn feet out of my monument!
The Vietnam Memorial is only but so interesting as I, thankfully, don't know anyone whose name is on it. I think the statue is very cool and appropriate.
Regular guys doing their job.
Then for another 'shrine': the Lincoln Memorial.
As I said before I really like the realistic memorials, as these commemorate 'ordinary' people who have done great things under horrible conditions. But, I also see the grandeur of these larger than life temples to the great individuals who have risen above the tide of history. I like both approaches and feel that the monuments in the Capitol each approach their subjects appropriately, the 'thinkers' who have wrestled with the ideals that make this a Great Nation and the 'doers' who make things work and do what is necessary to preserve those ideals. Each have their place and each receives their recognition.
And speaking of 'doers' here is the Korean War Memorial.
Finally we visited the Jefferson Memorial.
In the parlance of the Internet "Great man, or Greatest man?"
That wraps it up for the places we went and the things we saw.
As a personal aside; Sorry Keith, if I had known your feet were in that much pain we could have taken an easier pace... you should wear comfortable shoes when going on walking tours.
Also, my brain is really dumb. The whole day all I could think about was seeing these sights in the game 'Fallout 3' I mean really, a video game?
I would have liked to stay and see some of the monuments lit up after nightfall, but I was really exhausted when we reached home again and I don't think it would have been safe to drive that tired, so I'm glad we came home when we did. Maybe next time!
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Now playing: The Ink Spots - I Don't Want To Set The World on Fire
via FoxyTunes
This trip was going to be the full-on tourist bit! I had a list of things to see and a full day to do them. It was just barely enough time.
We left in the wee small hours of the morning and got there a little after 11:00am. After a little hiccup finding parking (the place I had found online turned out not to be public parking) we walked past the Capitol Building. There was a yearly memorial taking place for fallen police officers on this day so we didn't approach the building because of the crowds.
But I got pictures.Then we proceeded down the National Mall. We took a bit of a side trip north to see the U.S. Navy Memorial. One of the highlights for me. It is a very cool layout and the centerpiece is just an ordinary sailor, not some idealized God figure. I like the realistic memorials enshrining what things actually are rather than some impossible ideal. (not that there's anything wrong with big 'worship' type monuments, more on that later)
Petty Officer 2nd Class, with his hands in his pockets... :)
We visited a Sculpture Garden with some cool stuff in it and a nice big fountain in the center.
As you might expect there were some cool sculptures as well.
Next we visited the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
DINOSAURS! - Who knew the Jurassic was so blurry? (ha ha)
And Very Big Rocks!
We also visited the Smithsonian Museum of National History.
Lincolns top hat.
He wore this to the theater!
Next, more monuments/memorials...
The Washington Monument is really rather large!
Look, there's me! (wave)And, to answer the burning question in everyone's mind "What would the Washington Monument look like if it were a Batman villain's lair?"...
Whatever...
The World War II monument is a very cool place. I just wish certain people would pay attention to the signs and realize that it isn't a wading pool! Keep your damn feet out of my monument!
The Vietnam Memorial is only but so interesting as I, thankfully, don't know anyone whose name is on it. I think the statue is very cool and appropriate.
Regular guys doing their job.
Then for another 'shrine': the Lincoln Memorial.
As I said before I really like the realistic memorials, as these commemorate 'ordinary' people who have done great things under horrible conditions. But, I also see the grandeur of these larger than life temples to the great individuals who have risen above the tide of history. I like both approaches and feel that the monuments in the Capitol each approach their subjects appropriately, the 'thinkers' who have wrestled with the ideals that make this a Great Nation and the 'doers' who make things work and do what is necessary to preserve those ideals. Each have their place and each receives their recognition.
And speaking of 'doers' here is the Korean War Memorial.
Finally we visited the Jefferson Memorial.
In the parlance of the Internet "Great man, or Greatest man?"
That wraps it up for the places we went and the things we saw.
As a personal aside; Sorry Keith, if I had known your feet were in that much pain we could have taken an easier pace... you should wear comfortable shoes when going on walking tours.
Also, my brain is really dumb. The whole day all I could think about was seeing these sights in the game 'Fallout 3' I mean really, a video game?
I would have liked to stay and see some of the monuments lit up after nightfall, but I was really exhausted when we reached home again and I don't think it would have been safe to drive that tired, so I'm glad we came home when we did. Maybe next time!
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Now playing: The Ink Spots - I Don't Want To Set The World on Fire
via FoxyTunes
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Open Mindedness
This is a really well thought out argument on the subject of open mindedness and critical thinking.
Open-Mindedness
Now I have some good responses to people who are prejudiced against the scientific method and learning in general.
(I wish I could come up with original content for my blog, I seem to be linking to other stuff a lot...)
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Now playing: Gareth Williams - Escape from New York (Main Title) [Mix 1]
via FoxyTunes
Open-Mindedness
Now I have some good responses to people who are prejudiced against the scientific method and learning in general.
(I wish I could come up with original content for my blog, I seem to be linking to other stuff a lot...)
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Now playing: Gareth Williams - Escape from New York (Main Title) [Mix 1]
via FoxyTunes
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
...how many of these things are there?
 | I received 85 credits on The Sci Fi Sounds Quiz How much of a Sci-Fi geek are you? |
| Quiz by SheGoddess: Quick weight loss | |
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Now playing: John Williams - Rescue of the Princess
via FoxyTunes
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Talent, Lifer, or Mandarin? It's another Web Poll!
I'm a Lifer!
To you, a job is what pays the bills. You put in your hours, follow the rules, and then go home. Occasionally, you consider quitting, but then you think of how bad the job market is and you reconsider. Whatever happiness you get, you get from your life outside the workplace. Relationships, family, hobbies, and outside creative pursuits are what really matter to you. You're probably taking this test at work because you don't have anything better to do.
Talent: 28%
Lifer: 59%
Mandarin: 46%
Take the Talent, Lifer, or Mandarin quiz.
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Now playing: Jefferson Airplane - Somebody to Love
via FoxyTunes
Sportscar webpoll
I'm a Mazda RX-8!
You're sporty, yet practical, and you have a style of your own. You like to have fun, and you like to bring friends along for the ride, but when it comes time for everyday chores, you're willing to do your part.
Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.
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Now playing: Alice Cooper - Go To Hell
via FoxyTunes
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
2008
"Whatever it is, it's winning..."
"Shoot him in the head!"
"I am Iron Man."
"Hulk Smash..."
"GO Speed Racer, GO!"
"Why so serious?"
"A real RocknRolla wants the f*cking lot."
"The first thing you should know about us is... we have people everywhere."
"We have to kill Hitler."
(Cloverfield, Diary of the Dead, Iron Man, Hulk, Speed Racer, The Dark Knight, Rock-n-Rolla, Quantum of Solace, Valkyrie)
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Now playing: Joel McNeely - Prelude and Outer Space
via FoxyTunes
"Shoot him in the head!"
"I am Iron Man."
"Hulk Smash..."
"GO Speed Racer, GO!"
"Why so serious?"
"A real RocknRolla wants the f*cking lot."
"The first thing you should know about us is... we have people everywhere."
"We have to kill Hitler."
(Cloverfield, Diary of the Dead, Iron Man, Hulk, Speed Racer, The Dark Knight, Rock-n-Rolla, Quantum of Solace, Valkyrie)
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Now playing: Joel McNeely - Prelude and Outer Space
via FoxyTunes
Friday, November 21, 2008
Max Payne, again...
Well, I tried to avoid it. I waited several weeks, but I just have to do a followup to my earlier post about the Max Payne movie.
In a nutshell; seeing this movie did not make me like the games any less.
But that's about the only good thing I have to say about it.
It seems to me that the writer was merely provided with a list of names (people as well as places) and told virtually nothing else.
The basic, broad (very, very broad) strokes of plot are there, but nothing else seems even remotely the same. It didn't even seem to be familiar. None of the set pieces seemed to survive the translation to screen.
The music wasn't even the same. I really liked the music from the games. I can't even remember the music from the film.
If you haven't seen this film yet: don't bother.
If you have: my condolences.
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Now playing: Bryan Adams - Empty Spaces
via FoxyTunes
In a nutshell; seeing this movie did not make me like the games any less.
But that's about the only good thing I have to say about it.
It seems to me that the writer was merely provided with a list of names (people as well as places) and told virtually nothing else.
The basic, broad (very, very broad) strokes of plot are there, but nothing else seems even remotely the same. It didn't even seem to be familiar. None of the set pieces seemed to survive the translation to screen.
The music wasn't even the same. I really liked the music from the games. I can't even remember the music from the film.
If you haven't seen this film yet: don't bother.
If you have: my condolences.
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Now playing: Bryan Adams - Empty Spaces
via FoxyTunes
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Citizenship Quiz
This is cool.
I got 93%!
Mostly because I didn't pay enough attention to a couple of questions...
Warning: there's 96 questions on the full quiz!
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Now playing: Rammstein - Amerika
via FoxyTunes
I got 93%!
Mostly because I didn't pay enough attention to a couple of questions...
Warning: there's 96 questions on the full quiz!
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Now playing: Rammstein - Amerika
via FoxyTunes
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