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- kired
- "You need to believe in things that aren't true. How else can they become?" T. Pratchett
Showing posts with label try it. Show all posts
Showing posts with label try it. Show all posts
16.2.11
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22.3.09
File Under: BSG crossword
User Friendly is definitely a geek's comic. This is their Sunday comic/crossword, honoring the finale of the amazing series. I'm still working on 17 across. I'll get it, even if I have to watch all the original Battlestar episodes.
16.3.09
File Under: Dondero Music Page
Mr. Bryan Dondero has added a music page to his blog. He has listed the albums he's worked and has include some of the songs in players. As always it's interesting to read Bryan's stuff. The last track on the page is an unmastered cut from his upcoming self-titled EP "Shore." Check it out.
8.3.09
File Under: In case you don't have cool friends, like I do...
who tell you about cool stuff, you should know that Phish is allowing their fans to legally download their new live shows the day after they happen. This is a brilliant move. What a way to reengage their fan base and give accessibility to new fans. The free files are MP3's, they have a pay option for the audiophiles who want better sound.
I thought GPN was cool for allowing tapers, but this is Fonzi (pre-shark) cool.
I thought GPN was cool for allowing tapers, but this is Fonzi (pre-shark) cool.
17.2.09
File Under: Facebook's '25 Things'
It seems that the '25 Random Things' notes that many of us have been posting, may have more value than we think. Check out this piece at the Chicago Tribune.
For those of you who don't have Facebook and would like to have more insight into your author, here is my note:
Unlike some other tagging type people, there are no obligations attached to this thing, just read it and whatever. Anyone who wasn't tagged, but reads this, sorry the system is clunky.
1. Ellyn is my reason and my life.
2. Even though they drive me nuts, I love my children so much, my heart hurts to think of the future they may face.
3. I have a bad temper, mostly toward those I love, this is my greatest shame and my greatest failure.
4. I love to curse. I use all kinds of offensive, horrible words and string them together in new and interesting ways.
5. I have a wicked bad stomach. For years I took drugs so I could continue to eat and drink whatever I like. Since I don't like pills, I'm trying to regulate it with diet. I really miss those foods (coffee, chocolate, speecy spicy hotsie totsie), but I've read that I will eventually get to eat them again, in small doses.
6. I'm a cheap bastard. I'm not saying I won't spend money to have something nice. I'm saying, I won't even buy a movie with out thinking it over for a week.
7. I love the process of buying cars. I love test driving and dickering. I love moving my stuff into them, and those drives you take in a new (well new to me) car. You know, the ones to nowhere. Also, I've always wanted a Jeep. Not one of those Grand Cherokee things, a real Jeep. I'll probably never buy one though (see #6).
8. I was never a sports guy, but I love the NFL. To me, football is the king of sports.
9. A few days before my 35th birthday I bought a guitar starter kit. I'm ashamed to admit that Guitar Hero had something to do with it.
10. That guitar kit from #9 is gone. It was crap. I've replaced it with a Hagstrom Super Swede and a Fender G-Dec. I also bought a Fender acoustic and a Fender Jazz Bass.
11. I really want a Fender Telecaster. I think I may have an addiction. All those guitars and I still suck. Oh well, it makes me happy.
12. I'm glad that music has made a resurgence in my life. Along the way it seemed to have lost it luster. Now, thanks to some of you, it's assumed it's proper place in my life. It may be that I was just listening to the wrong music.
13. I didn't really want to go on my first balloon ride, now I love it so much I run the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest and am working on my pilot's license. At this rate, I'll be a pilot in about another decade.
14. According to friends and family, I was oblivious to the girls that were interested in me. Instead, I walked around feeling miserable and unwanted. I now argue that it was fate saving me for my wife.
15. I decided a long time ago that my friends and family were more important than a career in entertainment. My acting professor told me I had to choose, because to be as good as I wanted to be, I had to let it all go. I very seldom regret this decision. I do however miss the process.
16. I am very picky about what shows I will see live. I have an unfortunate affliction which causes me to see how things could be done better. I am kind of an asshole in that respect.
17. I was born in Connecticut and lived there as an infant for several months, before my parents moved back to Maine. Which means I'm not a 'real' Mainer, a point that is often made to me. It's kind of funny considering how many of the 'real' Mainer's, I grew up with, don't live here any more.
18. I believe that if every able body volunteered just a little, the world would be better, and I wouldn't be so damned tired.
19. I'm apparently, a wicked flirt. Lucky for me, my wife is not the jealous type. In fact she laughs at me.
20. I'm not as self-assured as I sometimes appear. In fact, I'm more of a dancing monkey, begging for your approval. Therefore, when I say, that I don't care what people think, I'm lying.
21. I have no known enemies, although I do have a special hatred for greed and stupidity.
22. I have friends who are fundamental opposites of me. Just cause I don't agree with them, doesn't mean I don't care for them.
23. I feel responsible for making my young employees into better people. When they fail, I feel as though I have failed as well.
24. I cry during sad movies and TV shows. I'm just a big wuss, what can I say.
25. I've lost two childhood friends in recent years. I deeply regret that I lost track of both of them until hearing of their passing. For this reason, I'm glad for this silly site.
For those of you who don't have Facebook and would like to have more insight into your author, here is my note:
Unlike some other tagging type people, there are no obligations attached to this thing, just read it and whatever. Anyone who wasn't tagged, but reads this, sorry the system is clunky.
1. Ellyn is my reason and my life.
2. Even though they drive me nuts, I love my children so much, my heart hurts to think of the future they may face.
3. I have a bad temper, mostly toward those I love, this is my greatest shame and my greatest failure.
4. I love to curse. I use all kinds of offensive, horrible words and string them together in new and interesting ways.
5. I have a wicked bad stomach. For years I took drugs so I could continue to eat and drink whatever I like. Since I don't like pills, I'm trying to regulate it with diet. I really miss those foods (coffee, chocolate, speecy spicy hotsie totsie), but I've read that I will eventually get to eat them again, in small doses.
6. I'm a cheap bastard. I'm not saying I won't spend money to have something nice. I'm saying, I won't even buy a movie with out thinking it over for a week.
7. I love the process of buying cars. I love test driving and dickering. I love moving my stuff into them, and those drives you take in a new (well new to me) car. You know, the ones to nowhere. Also, I've always wanted a Jeep. Not one of those Grand Cherokee things, a real Jeep. I'll probably never buy one though (see #6).
8. I was never a sports guy, but I love the NFL. To me, football is the king of sports.
9. A few days before my 35th birthday I bought a guitar starter kit. I'm ashamed to admit that Guitar Hero had something to do with it.
10. That guitar kit from #9 is gone. It was crap. I've replaced it with a Hagstrom Super Swede and a Fender G-Dec. I also bought a Fender acoustic and a Fender Jazz Bass.
11. I really want a Fender Telecaster. I think I may have an addiction. All those guitars and I still suck. Oh well, it makes me happy.
12. I'm glad that music has made a resurgence in my life. Along the way it seemed to have lost it luster. Now, thanks to some of you, it's assumed it's proper place in my life. It may be that I was just listening to the wrong music.
13. I didn't really want to go on my first balloon ride, now I love it so much I run the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest and am working on my pilot's license. At this rate, I'll be a pilot in about another decade.
14. According to friends and family, I was oblivious to the girls that were interested in me. Instead, I walked around feeling miserable and unwanted. I now argue that it was fate saving me for my wife.
15. I decided a long time ago that my friends and family were more important than a career in entertainment. My acting professor told me I had to choose, because to be as good as I wanted to be, I had to let it all go. I very seldom regret this decision. I do however miss the process.
16. I am very picky about what shows I will see live. I have an unfortunate affliction which causes me to see how things could be done better. I am kind of an asshole in that respect.
17. I was born in Connecticut and lived there as an infant for several months, before my parents moved back to Maine. Which means I'm not a 'real' Mainer, a point that is often made to me. It's kind of funny considering how many of the 'real' Mainer's, I grew up with, don't live here any more.
18. I believe that if every able body volunteered just a little, the world would be better, and I wouldn't be so damned tired.
19. I'm apparently, a wicked flirt. Lucky for me, my wife is not the jealous type. In fact she laughs at me.
20. I'm not as self-assured as I sometimes appear. In fact, I'm more of a dancing monkey, begging for your approval. Therefore, when I say, that I don't care what people think, I'm lying.
21. I have no known enemies, although I do have a special hatred for greed and stupidity.
22. I have friends who are fundamental opposites of me. Just cause I don't agree with them, doesn't mean I don't care for them.
23. I feel responsible for making my young employees into better people. When they fail, I feel as though I have failed as well.
24. I cry during sad movies and TV shows. I'm just a big wuss, what can I say.
25. I've lost two childhood friends in recent years. I deeply regret that I lost track of both of them until hearing of their passing. For this reason, I'm glad for this silly site.
3.2.09
File Under: Legopolis
A reader send me the link to this blog post by Christopher Nieman. He loves NYC so much, he sees it in his kids Lego blocks. His post outlines what he saw, it's quite imaginative and elegant in it's simplicity. Gotta love Legos.
8.10.08
File Under: Google Chrome
I am being adventurous and trying out Google's newest toy, Chrome. First impressions are simply, yep it's a browser and yep it's better than Internet Explorer. I also will say that Firefox meets both those standards as well. The neat thing about Chrome is that each tab runs indepenently so a crash on MySpace doesn't effect your last minute Ebay auction grab. I'll continue to play with it for a while and see where things lead.
If you would like to try Chrome you can download it at: http://www.google.com/chrome
5.10.08
File Under: Contraption Crack
This little game called Fantastic Contraption is way too addictive.
Added note: I refuse to admit how long I spent on this one: http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=2612351
Added note: I refuse to admit how long I spent on this one: http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=2612351
2.10.08
30.9.08
File Under: Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
A musical tale of good and evil and good evil and evil good, in three acts.
8.7.08
File Under: Clear Spot Episode 9
Another "veritable smorgasbord of music" from your friendly, kick-ass, bassist, Mr. Bryan Dondero. Bryan shows his mellow mood on this one. You can visit his site at http://theclearspot.podhoster.com/ or download it direct by clicking here.
After you listen, you should go to his site and leave him a comment. I would suggest something about not needing to apologize about the time in between podcasts, as we are all aware of how busy he is and marvel at the fact that he has time to do one at all.
After you listen, you should go to his site and leave him a comment. I would suggest something about not needing to apologize about the time in between podcasts, as we are all aware of how busy he is and marvel at the fact that he has time to do one at all.
13.6.08
File Under: Ladies and Gentleman, Mr. Scott Tournet
While we were down at the Rock the Posse weekend, my dear mother was kind enough to purchase Scott's solo album for me. I've given it a couple listens and can certify it as kick ass. Here's his Hooka from indie911.com:
12.6.08
File Under: Andrew Ripp, take 2
I've been listening to Andrew Ripp's album and I can say quite easily that I like him. I'm going to break a little with my traditional hands off approach and just give a little insight into why. He has a strong voice that can still invoke vulnerability and he's good at establishing a hook. You know, that part of the song that smacks you up side the noggin and demands you listen. It's one of those things you know when you hear it. I am not a fan of "pop" music, but I love a good hook and Andrew has them. You know who else has them? David Ford and the new Queen and Knights of my musical realm, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.
Anyway, in my little Andrew Ripp journey, I have happened upon some links for free song downloads. If you like them please buy the album, hit up iTunes, or listen to it on Rhapsody (the man deserves to get paid).
It's All Good - Fifty Miles to Chicago
http://www.indie911.com/incoming/AndrewRipp/Its_All_Good.mp3
The Privileged Life - Live at Schuba's
http://www.indie911.com/incoming/AndrewRipp/The_Privileged_Life_Schubas.mp3
Anyway, in my little Andrew Ripp journey, I have happened upon some links for free song downloads. If you like them please buy the album, hit up iTunes, or listen to it on Rhapsody (the man deserves to get paid).
It's All Good - Fifty Miles to Chicago
http://www.indie911.com/incoming/AndrewRipp/Its_All_Good.mp3
The Privileged Life - Live at Schuba's
http://www.indie911.com/incoming/AndrewRipp/The_Privileged_Life_Schubas.mp3
27.5.08
File Under: RvB Reconstruction
It's back, Red vs. Blue is coming back. Watch the extended cut of the first episode now.
7.5.08
File Under: Wash your banana's
A couple of weeks ago I took a food safety class. One of the new food safe procedures is to wash the skins of bananas before you peel them. It makes sense if you think about it, god only knows where they have been and how many hands have handled them. Just thought I would share.
10.3.08
File Under: Hot Air Balloon Simulator
http://www.balloonsimulator.com/index.php
I can tell you that this has very little to do with flying a real balloon, but it's a good way to kill some time.
I can tell you that this has very little to do with flying a real balloon, but it's a good way to kill some time.
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