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| Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 |
loranskunky
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6:08p |
Blitzen Raps
WOOOOORD....... and do not click this link. I am warning you, it will ruin everything you remember about the old Karate Kid movie. Yes, they remade it, don't say I didn't warn you. Current Music: Forro In The Dark - Podcast:Music |
digoraccoon
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8:55p |
Twenty Three Twelve
I had a fairly slow day at work today. Management was all gone early on vacation so us employees just sat around and pretended to work. Heck, some of the computers on the network were pretending to work, and doing a bad job of it. Of course I.T. was out so nothing could be fixed... I stopped at Publix on the way home to pick up a few things like baby food, yogurt, hotdogs, juice, etc. The wife was a bit upset when I came home with the geroceries because I didn't buy mayo. Well... despite her stance that she told me a dozen times that we need mayo I am a very forgetful person. I assumed this is why Azzy put up two notepads on the fridge for writing down gerocery lists. The lists are currently empty. Hence, I didn't remember mayo. She's still lucky though. She gets to go on parental strike now since I'm on vacation for the next two days. I can stay up late to help the kid when she wakes up in the middle of the night, but parental strike? Lucky! I didn't know we had unions. :o Anyway, I just put the kid to bed. She's still really congested. The cold itself is pretty much gone and her ear infection is clearing up, but that chest congestion is still beating her up. I didn't give her any milk for bedtime to keep the mucus production low. She can't sleep if she can't breathe and there's really nothing that can be taken at her age. If she were only a few years older I could mucinex that mucus out... Just gotta be patient. :p Weather forcasts say it'll be a warm Christmas here. Might help Ari cough up that congestion. At least she's eating again and will probably be having fun on Christmas morning with her new toy. At least, I hope she has fun with it. I got a back though-- I saved the big box it shipped in. ;) Ari loves the box. In case I forgot to mention it before, Jenova I got your card. Thanks! Well, I'm going to try and finish this Secret Santa image and then work on xmas cards if I'm still awake. Let's hope for the best tonight! Current Mood:  determinedCurrent Music: Dang 'Whos' singing on TV... |
toob
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2:54p |
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| Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 |
toob
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10:08p |
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| Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 |
vandringar
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12:19a |
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| Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 |
digoraccoon
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11:01p |
Set BDay[SO] = !Fail
So today is Azzy's birthday. I got her a cute card ( It's a fridge with a note saying Happy birthday and that we're out of milk) and a few dollars she can use for her online games. I know, I know, why am I feeding her addiction? Eh, it's her birthday-- once a year, let her enjoy it. :) Despite remembering Azzy's birthday, I tend to forget her age. Most of my female coworkers say that's how they want their men to remember things like that so... yay? Arianna is doing a little better today. I think she's about done with the cold part, but still has to finish fighting off the leftover congestion in her chest. Oh, and that ear infection. Still, Ari ate a LOT today so her appitite is definitly returning. As is her usual cheery ' Look at me, I'm hyperactive so you have to be my friend!' personality. Kid is seriously gonna have lots of friends in her life. :) Due to all the sickness recently, I have not finished sending out xmas cards. I sent out a few recently, but a pile of them are still here so um... trying to get them out before New Years. Sorry about that, didn't plan on sick family members. Those of you who's had the expeirence know how easily your "To Do" list turns into a "Can't Do" list until they get better. But I'm seeing improvement so... :D BTW, Thanks to Jenova, I got your card. Yay!!! Anyway, gotta wrap this up and hit the bed. I'm not sleeping right. sure I might look like I was sleeping the past few nights, but I'm constantly falling askeep at work, and am dozing off on my commutes. Scared the crud outta myself coming home today cause I nearly nodded off. O_o; All I gotta say is Thank You Lady Gaga for startling me awake with Poker Face. She rocks. <3 Speaking of rocks... the nature phone is ringing. To the nature phone!! beeleeeleeleee! dun dun dun da dun dun dun dun!! Azzy and I had a short conversation about potty training Ari. Dunno how we're going to do that because our bathroom is upstairs and Terry's bathroom is having a plumbing malfunction that's causing a mold issue. %^#%$, Ari is crying and I can't calm her down. If only I had a pillow for her. Current Mood:  tired |
acy
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9:44p |
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andreal
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4:24p |
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cargoweasel
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6:33p |
Yep.
This is every freelance graphics/web design job ever. EVERY ONE. |
rikoshi
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1:47p |
The Iolite League
(What follows is a little teaser for The Seventh Chakra, detailing some of the setting background as it relates to the book. Those of you who have read Thousand Leaves might see some familiar names in here.)
"The different species of this world are not as different as they may appear on the outside."― Book of Alexandretta, Chapter One, Verse One Founded over a thousand years ago, the Iolite League has gone from being a small, relatively insignificant religious order to being one of the most pervasive philosophical organizations in the world. Headquartered in the grandiose Fioletovy Cathedral in Novoprypiatsk, it has members all over the planet, on every continent, from every species and from all walks of life. Its core mission is a straightforward one: to help bring about true peace and harmony for the world. Members of the Iolite League are bound together by a set of moral and metaphysical values, as dictated by their adherence to the Iolite Doctrine, a Scriptural interpretation that emphasizes the world's diverse species makeup as being the chief factor of God's creation. According to Iolite League beliefs, God chose to populate the world with dozens of different species as a way of prompting individuals to see beyond the superficial—to force people to find the commonalities they all share despite their differences, and in so doing, give the people of the world a clearer perspective on the meaning of true harmony and understanding. One species' weakness can be offset by another species' strengths, and so only by working together can the people of the world achieve their goals. The reason for the League being named for the semiprecious stone "iolite" has been lost to common knowledge; the history of the group's origins as a mystery cult is guarded by the Iolite League's own inner circles. Whatever the reason, however, the preponderance of purple and violet in the organization's official color scheme continues even to this day, so much so that the term "Iolite League Purple" is a recognizable shade to most people. Naturally, iolite jewelry is popular with members, its cheap cost and distinct look both making it appealing as a simple display of one's belief and devotion. The influence of the Iolite League is so great that they are often able to have a noticeable impact on international politics. Their nonviolent initiatives and dedication to finding peaceful solutions to issues has led to the League producing an inordinate number of ranking diplomats and ambassadors, and the League itself has frequently castigated world leaders and corporate entities on the international stage for incidents deemed regrettable or criminal. (Following the national schism in the aftermath of the Butterfly Islands War, the Democratic Republic of Ridgecrescent actually made holding active membership in the Iolite League a criminal offense in response to what was perceived as the League's "meddling" exascerbating a minor conflict into a full-scale war. Given Ridgecrescent's high population, however, it is believed that thousands—if not hundreds of thousands—of League members still live there, practicing in secret. The Iolite League has publically decried this legislation, along with a number of other xenophobic initiatives passed after the war.) Estimates place current worldwide membership in the Iolite League somewhere between twenty-five and thirty million (actual numbers have not been released or published by the League itself). Organization varies from country to country, with larger churches being more popular in some areas, and smaller community parishes being more dominant elsewhere. |
ionotter
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1:42p |
Furry Film Du Jour
You know what? Once you get past Calamity Cougar's horrible southern accent, it's pretty good! But then, that horrible accent is part of his character, so I suppose that's the whole point? To make you wince and laugh? But yes. The video itself has a good message. We're a bit different, but not that different from everyone else. We're not all supermodels, we're not all gorgeous glamour-babes who get to trod the walkway to strobe lights. Most of us are either very skinny or very large, with very few people in the middle. We don't have the most pretty of voices, sometimes. Our choices in clothing can sometimes make a homeless person wince. And yes, we really do watch Star Trek: TNG at our parties. (07:32 - 07:35) We make love, we hug each other, and we have spectacular redneck bbq's that almost burn the house down. (07:57 - 08:05) And yeah. The hatred. From 05:54 to 07:02. I'm sorry, but sending the cops to someone's house, guns drawn, safeties off, with the ambulance right behind them, expecting casualties? Corsi: "It's a little much..." Indeed. Perhaps what's needed here is a challenge? There's a lot of exceptionally creative folks out there, and a LOT of them not only have the chops to make something good, they've got the experience and maturity to make something excellent. There's professional photographers, videographers, mixers, graphic artists, coders, programmers, engineers, actors...all KINDS of good people in this fandom who if they put their hearts and minds into it, they could make something spectacular. So why not put out something of your own? Why not make your OWN video about the furry community. If you think Corsi's vision is wrong, or sucks, or portrays us in a bad light, then buck up and put up something of your own. Get your friends together and make something you're proud of, then put it on YouTube next to Corsi's video and say, "No, we disagree with Corsi, this is OUR view of the furry community!" The world is what you make of it. I'd like to close this post with a meta-quote from ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) xydexx. Looking back on it, I'm sorry I drove him away? He's wiser than I realized at the time. "Leaving in disgust is not the answer. Whining is not the answer. Playing petty politics against people you don't like or agree with is not the answer. The answer is to create the things you want to see in fandom. Support like-minded people. Refuse to play the ruiners' game, and finally, remember the most important rule of furry fandom: Have Fun." Current Mood:  amused |
axiomaxiom
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12:51p |
R.I.P. Kim Peek
I'm so sad to learn Kim Peek is dead. To me, he seemed a window into humanity's potential--good and ill. --Axiom |
| Monday, December 21st, 2009 |
acy
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7:02p |
Wood Blewit Mushrooms
Wood Blewits are mushrooms that are commonly hunted and eaten in Western Europe, and are even cultivated there. They occur all over North America as well, and can be found during colder months growing on leaves, pine needles or garden mulch. They're pretty distinctive--you don't see a lot of violet mushrooms! They typically occur in small clusters or in fairy rings, have a very distinct, fruity aroma and leave a pale pink spore print.  So I was in a park on Friday and I found a dozen or so. As I was pulling them up, I had an idea... ( More pics and whatnot, and THE PLAN. ) Current Mood:  geekyCurrent Music: Cut Copy - Out Thee on the Ice |
ionotter
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10:06a |
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xyzzysqrl
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12:19a |
Idle curiosity.
Do you think we could set the atmosphere of Venus on fire? How about a gas giant, like Jupiter? I have reasons for asking this. I'm just sort of dully interested. It came to me when Woof and I were watching a program involving trying to find scientific ways to blow up a planet, and they mentioned atomics. I remembered the Manhattan Project, where they were genuinely afraid they'd burn off the Earth's atmosphere with it. I wonder if we could do that to, say, Venus. Just to pick a planet with a weird atmosphere. Fwoosh. Do you folk think that could be done? Would it be awesome? THIS IS JUST IDLE CURIOSITY. |
| Sunday, December 20th, 2009 |
cargoweasel
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6:52p |
Alternate Names For Colonel Quaritch In Avatar
Slab Bulkhead Fridge Largemeat Punt Speedchunk Butch Deadlift Bold Bigflank Splint Chesthair Flint Ironstag Bolt Vanderhuge Thick McRunfast Blast Hardcheese Buff Drinklots Trunk Slamchest Fist Rockbone Stump Beefgnaw Smash Lampjaw Punch Rockgroin Buck Plankchest Stump Chunkman Dirk Hardpeck Rip Steakface Slate Slabrock Crud Bonemeal Brick Hardmeat Rip Sidecheek Punch Sideiron Gristle McThornBody Slake Fistcrunch Buff Hardback Bob Johnson Blast Thickneck Crunch Buttsteak Slab Squatthrust Lump Beefrock Touch Rustrod Reef Blastbody Big McLargeHuge Smoke Manmuscle Beat Punchbeef Pack Blowfist Roll Fizzlebeef ( source:mst3k) |
toob
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3:34p |
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| Saturday, December 19th, 2009 |
stormbadger
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10:02p |
Gift buying done and a couple bonuses!
So aside from soem adjustments to items I needed to buy i'm pretty much donee with the xmas buying. One a great side note the comic shop I went to today had a couple things I could not pass up: * The Kali'ak ( Walrus) wow figure (14 bucks yay!) * The gnoll Wow figure ( 14 bucks weee!) * A set of all the lantern rings! I've been hopeful that one of the two shops I frequent.. yes there are two.. would have a couple. I was over joyed to see that one had them in abundance and was selling the set for about 12 bucks.. Yah they are plastic. Yes i'm an adult.. but come on the rings harken back to my childhood. I just need to get a 8 ring ring box now. Sadly i'm one of the people that would wear a green lantern ring if I could find a nice one with agate and silver lol Current Mood:  chipper |
| Sunday, December 20th, 2009 |
digoraccoon
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12:26a |
It's A Great Day in the Universe
Terry, Azzy, Chris, and I went out to Universal Studios for the day. We hada lot of fun and got to try that new Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket rollercoaster. Almost didn't as it was busted half the day, but we made it and it was pretty good. I think the best part of it is how long it is. When you think it's about over, you still got another 1/3 of the track to go. Nice! I also got to see the construction of the upcoming Harry Potter land. Very pretty. Well, I baked Terry a cake, but seeing that Terry and Azzy both have been out since we got home around 9, I think there will be a hold on slicing that freshly baked goodie. :) Right now I'm just sitting back and typing an LJ post to all my friends about what we did today. Terry, Azzy, Chris, and I went out to Universal Studios for the day. We hada lot of fun and got to try that new Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket rollercoaster... Current Mood:  calmCurrent Music: Johny Bravo |
| Saturday, December 19th, 2009 |
ionotter
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11:05a |
Take A Hint From The Swiss
I know some people will argue that the only reason the Nazis didn't invade Switzerland is because they were holding the Nazi's money? But that's a load of crap. You can still invade a country and take ALL of their gold and be just fine. After all? We did just fine after we took all of Mexico's gold? They haven't been too happy ever since then, but well, nobody really seems to care. Current Mood: calm |
stormbadger
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7:39a |
Repo the Genetic.. misfit
So I had wanted to see Repo the Genetic Opera since it came out but decided to wait to see it on Blu ray. But once it showed up thru Netflix I sort of had it sitting about for a few days. This morning I ended up getting up early and thought eh no one else in the house wanted to see it so i'll pop it in. After watching it , I can't say I want that time back. But at the same time I can't really condone anyone watching it either. The concept was really out there and was actually pretty interesting. The whole dark future, large company selling organs and repossessing them if you don't keep up with your payments. Add to it the whole Musical aspect and it could have been something Akin to Tommy or Rocky Horror. And then tap in Anthony Head ( Giles from Buffy) as one of the leads and it could have been stellar. The pro's Anthony Head is a wonderful singer The set design and the whole goth future was actually pulled off pretty well Concept was awesome The actress who did Bling Marg was amazingly good. The con's The musical score tried too hard to be this dark rock thing that just plain failed The songs themselves were barely lyrical and felt just wrong in my musical gay psyche One of the supporting singers was Paris Hilton All in all bits of it was good but as a whole the production was completely stilted and disjointed. It felt like it was trying to be a hrm.. how to describe it best.. AS if you were doing the Lord of the Rings trilogy on the budget of The first Blair Witch movie. Now I know how Icarus felt.. tried to make it so high only to plummet like a stone and go splat.. and then have some man in black sing about it as he repossesses your spleen .. using a really badly crafted musical number. Current Mood:  disappointed |
rikoshi
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1:07a |
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| Friday, December 18th, 2009 |
xyzzysqrl
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8:04p |
PSP tomfoolery.
I don't suppose any of you out there have done hackwork/custom-firmware installation to a PSP, and are willing to do it again? I have all the appropriate tools to create a memory stick for such, but I am completely brick-walled by being on Windows 7, which appears to shut down the entire process. After waiting about three weeks for the battery, spending this much on the system, etc, I will be DAMNED if this will stop me. My options are either "mail this to someone I trust, have them do it" or "buy a dodgy pre-modded memory stick, use that". I am honestly willing to take either option. I am -very- tired. |
rikoshi
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3:49p |
Good Friday
My day today has consisted of playing Battlestar Galactica and Bang! at work. And getting free Krispy Kremes and free pizza for lunch. And having a surprising few amounts of crises to deal with (er, at the office, not in Battlestar). And tonight I get to go to the movies and tomorrow is the next session of Legacy. Yeah, today is kinda cool. Current Mood:  happy |
cargoweasel
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2:50p |
Et Tu, Garrison
It's been a bad month for idols with feet of clay. First there's Obama and the whole healthcare mess, then James Randi turns out to be a global warming denialist (with a half-assed followup). And now good old Garrison Keillor, a guy I generally respect, takes up arms in the War on the "War On Christmas", railing about "all those lousy holiday songs by Jewish guys that trash up the malls every year, Rudolph and the chestnuts and the rest of that dreck. " So he's prefer, what, mandatory flagellation? I dunno. I'd be happy to leave Christmas alone as he wishes, if it wasn't being forced down my throat every year. I can't walk into a store without a faceful of O Holy Night. Christains are never more pathetic than when they're shrieking about oppression while utterly dominating national culture. Your savior was nailed to a damn cross, and you people are like the princess who can't sleep because there's a pea under your giant stack of mattresses. Garrison Keillor, suck my balls. |
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