Here are some links to some fantastic book review sites. As we all know, I read alot, so, I figured some of these links might help those who are in search of good books. Obviously, my tastes are primary Sci-fi and Fantasy.
Sffworld.com - This is the site I help run. There are quite a few of us, and I add in my small part. Great place for Book reviews (User entered, and official), plus, a excellent message forum. Great place, great community!
The Alien Online - Again, excellent place for book reviews. Covers more than just two genre's, includes horror, and non fiction.
SF Site - A bi-monthly e-zine. Good place. Been going there for years.
Yet Another Book Review Website - This place started off a little slow, and quiet, but, as time has gone by, it seems to get busier. Really liked the fact that they highlight Canadian Authors.
Finally, if you are ever looking for a book that is out of print, I'd suggest Abe.Com They are a collection of used book stores that stretch across the world. I've found many books that are out of print, and impossible to find. Book prices though can be expensive.
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Friday, December 24, 2004
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
A Gothic Christmas
'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through our house
was blasting the "St. Vitus Dance" by Bauhaus;
Torn fishnets were draped on my forearms with care,
And two cans of Aquanet applied to my hair;
My thoughts were of graveyards, and horror and dread,
Black visions of pain and despair in my head;
And Bianca, whose face was as pale as the moon,
Had thrown up her arm for this evening's swoon,
When out by the gravestones there came such a clatter,
I sprang from the coffin to find out the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a ghost,
Expecting to find a dark devilish host.
The moon on the breast of the uncaring snow
Threw ominous shadows on objects below,
When, before my tormented eyes did traverse,
But a gorgeous black Crane & Breed carved-panel hearse,
With a gaunt, shrouded driver, who filled me with fear,
And eight skeletal creatures that might have been deer.
More rapid than vultures his coursers they came,
And his deep Andrew Eldritch voice called them by name;
Now, Murphy! Now, Morgoth! Now, Torment and Woe!
On, Dreadful! On, Lovecraft! Mephisto and Poe!
To the top of the gravestones where fog wisps its breath!
With a weight on my soul I consign you to death!
As dead leaves that before hellish hurricanes fly,
When they flutter like giant bats' wings to the sky,
So up to the crypt-top the coursers they leapt,
While dearest Bianca, like death, still but slept.
And then, to my horror, I heard on the roof
The clicking and scratching of each bone-white hoof.
As I drew in my arm, and was whirling around,
Down the ebony chimney he came without sound.
He was clad all in black, and he looked oh-so-goth,
A billowy ensemble of crushed velvet cloth;
His boots were knee-high, quite buckled and zipped,
And the Spandex and fishnets 'round his legs were ripped.
His eyes glowed with bluish fire, deathly and cold,
A black eye-liner'd face neither youthful nor old.
A broad lipless mouth drawn with torment and hurt,
And his sorrowful face was as white as my shirt.
A smoldering cigarette tight in his grasp,
Its smoke curling eerily 'round his cloak clasp;
His gaunt frame was topped with long ebon hair,
And a sharp scent of brimstone and cloves choked the air.
His arms were outspread in the shape of a cross,
And I quailed when I saw him, feeling sorrow and loss;
He narrowed his eyes with a twist of his head,
And I felt the full weight of his angst and dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his task,
Left some Dead Can Dance CD's; before I could ask,
A single tear fell across his aquiline nose,
And then, like an angel, up the chimney he rose;
He sprang to his hearse, to his team he then hissed,
And away they all drifted like early dawn's mist.
But I heard him intone, ere he vanished from sight,
"Gothic Christmas to all, and to all a good fright!"
was blasting the "St. Vitus Dance" by Bauhaus;
Torn fishnets were draped on my forearms with care,
And two cans of Aquanet applied to my hair;
My thoughts were of graveyards, and horror and dread,
Black visions of pain and despair in my head;
And Bianca, whose face was as pale as the moon,
Had thrown up her arm for this evening's swoon,
When out by the gravestones there came such a clatter,
I sprang from the coffin to find out the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a ghost,
Expecting to find a dark devilish host.
The moon on the breast of the uncaring snow
Threw ominous shadows on objects below,
When, before my tormented eyes did traverse,
But a gorgeous black Crane & Breed carved-panel hearse,
With a gaunt, shrouded driver, who filled me with fear,
And eight skeletal creatures that might have been deer.
More rapid than vultures his coursers they came,
And his deep Andrew Eldritch voice called them by name;
Now, Murphy! Now, Morgoth! Now, Torment and Woe!
On, Dreadful! On, Lovecraft! Mephisto and Poe!
To the top of the gravestones where fog wisps its breath!
With a weight on my soul I consign you to death!
As dead leaves that before hellish hurricanes fly,
When they flutter like giant bats' wings to the sky,
So up to the crypt-top the coursers they leapt,
While dearest Bianca, like death, still but slept.
And then, to my horror, I heard on the roof
The clicking and scratching of each bone-white hoof.
As I drew in my arm, and was whirling around,
Down the ebony chimney he came without sound.
He was clad all in black, and he looked oh-so-goth,
A billowy ensemble of crushed velvet cloth;
His boots were knee-high, quite buckled and zipped,
And the Spandex and fishnets 'round his legs were ripped.
His eyes glowed with bluish fire, deathly and cold,
A black eye-liner'd face neither youthful nor old.
A broad lipless mouth drawn with torment and hurt,
And his sorrowful face was as white as my shirt.
A smoldering cigarette tight in his grasp,
Its smoke curling eerily 'round his cloak clasp;
His gaunt frame was topped with long ebon hair,
And a sharp scent of brimstone and cloves choked the air.
His arms were outspread in the shape of a cross,
And I quailed when I saw him, feeling sorrow and loss;
He narrowed his eyes with a twist of his head,
And I felt the full weight of his angst and dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his task,
Left some Dead Can Dance CD's; before I could ask,
A single tear fell across his aquiline nose,
And then, like an angel, up the chimney he rose;
He sprang to his hearse, to his team he then hissed,
And away they all drifted like early dawn's mist.
But I heard him intone, ere he vanished from sight,
"Gothic Christmas to all, and to all a good fright!"
Monday, December 20, 2004
Christmas Eve in Brooklyn
'Twas the night before Christmas,
Da whole house was mellow,
Not a creature was stirrin',
I had a gun unda my pillow.
When up on da roof'
I heard somethin' pound,
I sprung to da window,
To scream, "YO! Keep it down!"
When what to my
Wanderin' eyes should appear,
But dat hairy elf Vinny,
And eight friggin' reindeer.
Wit' a bad hackin' cough,
And da stencha burped beer,
I knew in a moment
Yo, da Kringle wuz here!
Wit' a slap to dere snouts,
And a yank on dere manes,
He cursed and he shouted,
And he called dem by name.
"Yo Tony, Yo Frankie,
Yo Sally, Yo Vito,
Ay Joey, Ay Paulie,
Ay Pepe, Ay Guido!"
As I drew out my gun
And hid by da bed,
Down came his friggin' boot
On da top a my head.
His eyes were all bloodshot,
His b.o. wuz scary,
His breath wuz like sewage,
He had a mole dat wuz hairy.
He spit in my eye,
And he twisted my head,
He soon let me know
I should consider myself dead.
Den pointin' a fat finga
Right unda my nose,
He let out some gas,
And up da chimney he rose.
He sprang to his sleigh,
Obscenities screaming,
And away dey all flew,
Before he troo dem a beatin'.
But I heard him exclaim,
Or better yet grump,
"Merry Christmas to all, and
Bite me, ya hump!"
Da whole house was mellow,
Not a creature was stirrin',
I had a gun unda my pillow.
When up on da roof'
I heard somethin' pound,
I sprung to da window,
To scream, "YO! Keep it down!"
When what to my
Wanderin' eyes should appear,
But dat hairy elf Vinny,
And eight friggin' reindeer.
Wit' a bad hackin' cough,
And da stencha burped beer,
I knew in a moment
Yo, da Kringle wuz here!
Wit' a slap to dere snouts,
And a yank on dere manes,
He cursed and he shouted,
And he called dem by name.
"Yo Tony, Yo Frankie,
Yo Sally, Yo Vito,
Ay Joey, Ay Paulie,
Ay Pepe, Ay Guido!"
As I drew out my gun
And hid by da bed,
Down came his friggin' boot
On da top a my head.
His eyes were all bloodshot,
His b.o. wuz scary,
His breath wuz like sewage,
He had a mole dat wuz hairy.
He spit in my eye,
And he twisted my head,
He soon let me know
I should consider myself dead.
Den pointin' a fat finga
Right unda my nose,
He let out some gas,
And up da chimney he rose.
He sprang to his sleigh,
Obscenities screaming,
And away dey all flew,
Before he troo dem a beatin'.
But I heard him exclaim,
Or better yet grump,
"Merry Christmas to all, and
Bite me, ya hump!"
Zoo Lights
The other night, I went to the Zoo to see there annual Christmas light show with Lisa. It was prety nifty.
Took some pictures, and here they are. They look a little better as small images than enlarged. It's tought taking night shots. I'll admit I'm a little jealous of Lisa's camera, I think it took better night shots than mine. Dam Canon!
Took some pictures, and here they are. They look a little better as small images than enlarged. It's tought taking night shots. I'll admit I'm a little jealous of Lisa's camera, I think it took better night shots than mine. Dam Canon!
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Festive Time!
Well, I figured it was time to post a entry, and provide some festive links for everyone to enjoy!
Christmas Carol Maker - It's so annoying, and yet, oddly addictive. Who am I kidding, it's annoying as hell! But, it's Festive!
The Christmas Tree Maker Maze - Finally! Someone made a prg where you can design a maze inside a Christmas Tree. Wanted this prg last Christmas.
Snow Flake Maker - Just make snowflakes but without the paper and scissors! Hug a tree.
Catapult Santa - Well, the name says it all. My high score is 243.3 metres.
Christmas Carol Maker - It's so annoying, and yet, oddly addictive. Who am I kidding, it's annoying as hell! But, it's Festive!
The Christmas Tree Maker Maze - Finally! Someone made a prg where you can design a maze inside a Christmas Tree. Wanted this prg last Christmas.
Snow Flake Maker - Just make snowflakes but without the paper and scissors! Hug a tree.
Catapult Santa - Well, the name says it all. My high score is 243.3 metres.
Monday, December 13, 2004
Tai-Bow
Many moons ago, I use to fight crime on the web through a mux. And, I had found a website that had feature a engine to create hero's and villains to combat.
Alas, I had lost the site, until now. My comrade in arms, the Mighty Vulgarian has found the site, and I bring to you, my hero Tai-Bow! Yes, I am sure many of you have heard the feats of Tai-Bow and his side kick The Mighty Vulgarian. And finally, you get to see who Tai-Bow is!
So, go to the site, and create your own villain or hero. Perhaps, if we get enough people, we can form our own super-hero team! Neat-o eh? Yah Yah, save the geek comments, if I hear one, Tai-Bow is coming after you!!!
Alas, I had lost the site, until now. My comrade in arms, the Mighty Vulgarian has found the site, and I bring to you, my hero Tai-Bow! Yes, I am sure many of you have heard the feats of Tai-Bow and his side kick The Mighty Vulgarian. And finally, you get to see who Tai-Bow is!
So, go to the site, and create your own villain or hero. Perhaps, if we get enough people, we can form our own super-hero team! Neat-o eh? Yah Yah, save the geek comments, if I hear one, Tai-Bow is coming after you!!!
Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Geek Horoscope..
Well, this one is for the folks at work. I am sure you'll get a chuckle out my geek horoscope.
Capricorn
Dec 22 - Jan 19
You'll realize much earlier this year, that Christmas songs are really annoying.
Oddly true..
Capricorn
Dec 22 - Jan 19
You'll realize much earlier this year, that Christmas songs are really annoying.
Oddly true..
Top 11 Ways Geeks Celebrate Christmas.
Found this lil Top 11 list in my travels over the 'Net, and I thought I'd share with you all.
11. Mountain Dew-nog
10. Printing out "One Year of Free Computer Service" certificates to give to the family.
9. Designing elf-killing levels for your favorite FPS.
8. Explaining to children how it would be physically impossible for Santa to deliver all the presents.
7. Wear mistletoe hat and keep fingers crossed.
6. Devise a computer-controlled system to detect and prevent household members from trying to peek into their presents before Christmas.
5. Put a santa hat on your avatar.
4. Change the blue neon lights in the case to flashing red and green.
3. Decorating the tree with SDRAM and CPUs burned out from your last overclocking experiment.
2. Rewriting Christmas carols in Tolkien's Elvish.
1. Programming the christmas lights to flash out "I hate this holiday of unbridled consumerism" in binary.
Ahh, it's all so true!
11. Mountain Dew-nog
10. Printing out "One Year of Free Computer Service" certificates to give to the family.
9. Designing elf-killing levels for your favorite FPS.
8. Explaining to children how it would be physically impossible for Santa to deliver all the presents.
7. Wear mistletoe hat and keep fingers crossed.
6. Devise a computer-controlled system to detect and prevent household members from trying to peek into their presents before Christmas.
5. Put a santa hat on your avatar.
4. Change the blue neon lights in the case to flashing red and green.
3. Decorating the tree with SDRAM and CPUs burned out from your last overclocking experiment.
2. Rewriting Christmas carols in Tolkien's Elvish.
1. Programming the christmas lights to flash out "I hate this holiday of unbridled consumerism" in binary.
Ahh, it's all so true!
Sunday, December 05, 2004
Rudeness..
Well, here I am looking at my blog, and then I get a rude post in regards to my cookie posting. Not very nice. Well, thank god I have that cookie to make me feel better.
What Calgary Has..
Let me tell you a story. I have this friend who goes on and on about how great Victoria is because of it's weather.
Yes, today, in Calgary, it's cold. -20 Celsius, and who knows what with the windchill.
But, to my friend, this is what Calgary has, that you don't have in Victoria. A simple cookie. Enjoy Victoria, cause I got some fresh baked cookies!
Yes, today, in Calgary, it's cold. -20 Celsius, and who knows what with the windchill.
But, to my friend, this is what Calgary has, that you don't have in Victoria. A simple cookie. Enjoy Victoria, cause I got some fresh baked cookies!
Saturday, December 04, 2004
Let it be true..
Well, I know many of you who saw this picture thought it might be true. It is not, we can hope that one day we will see this come true, but for now, we get to pretend.
You can read the full article at www.world-cnn.com
You can read the full article at www.world-cnn.com
PC Urban Myths.
Going to give a few urban myths about PC's.
1)Cookies track your every movement on the 'Net.
-They do not! Most cookies are used to help customize websites when you visit them. Ie. Amazon, when you go there, the opening page will greet you personally, and have a selection of products that might interest you based on previous visists. Amazon could care less if you go view porn after that, or go shopping at Chapters. If you are that paranoid, turn them off in your browser. But, some sites need cookies to be active.
2)Turning your PC off without shutting down Windows.
-This is a common question where I work. People are afraid to turn off there computer until Windows shuts down. Sure, probably safer to shut down windows, but, c'mon. I had a lady whose computer had frozen, and for 6 hours, she wouldn't reboot. She just left it frozen, hoping that it'd come back to life. Shut the fucker down!
3)Turning your PC off shortens the life of your Computer.
-This is a tough one. From what I read, it makes very l ittle difference wether you shut your system down, or leave it running. Here are some thoughts. Turning your computer on and off excessively will probably harm your power supply. When you first turn on your PC, the power supply does draw alot of energy at first, so, it's probably best to turn it on, and leave it running. As to how long, well, if you are going to be home keep your system running. You leave your house, shut it down. I guess Processors are designed for about a 10 year life (Ha!), so, shutting it down when you know you are not going to be using it for a long amount of time is probably the best idea.
1)Cookies track your every movement on the 'Net.
-They do not! Most cookies are used to help customize websites when you visit them. Ie. Amazon, when you go there, the opening page will greet you personally, and have a selection of products that might interest you based on previous visists. Amazon could care less if you go view porn after that, or go shopping at Chapters. If you are that paranoid, turn them off in your browser. But, some sites need cookies to be active.
2)Turning your PC off without shutting down Windows.
-This is a common question where I work. People are afraid to turn off there computer until Windows shuts down. Sure, probably safer to shut down windows, but, c'mon. I had a lady whose computer had frozen, and for 6 hours, she wouldn't reboot. She just left it frozen, hoping that it'd come back to life. Shut the fucker down!
3)Turning your PC off shortens the life of your Computer.
-This is a tough one. From what I read, it makes very l ittle difference wether you shut your system down, or leave it running. Here are some thoughts. Turning your computer on and off excessively will probably harm your power supply. When you first turn on your PC, the power supply does draw alot of energy at first, so, it's probably best to turn it on, and leave it running. As to how long, well, if you are going to be home keep your system running. You leave your house, shut it down. I guess Processors are designed for about a 10 year life (Ha!), so, shutting it down when you know you are not going to be using it for a long amount of time is probably the best idea.
Firefox .. Well...
So, I've been noticing more and more over the last little while peopel are using Mozilla Firefox for the browser. I just started using it before they released version 1.0. At that time, I started using Opera as well.
I'd say I've been using Firefox for about 2 months now (1.0), and I've used some of it features, such as extensions. And I like it... but...
What's the big deal? It's free. And, it definitely has some nice security features. Well, there not really features, it's just that firefox doesn't allow Active X stuff to run.. which is great.
But, I find it slooooow. Sloooooow. Sloooooooooooooooooow. I find pages load up at a snail pace, and some pages do not load up probably. I've gotten this flicker effect on some pages. And some of the features that Firefox has (Tabs, which I love) can easily be found on Opera. So, I think I am going to flip over to Opera and see how that one works.
But, in the end, I'd rather see people use Firefox over IE. And, Firefox is free, where Opera is not.
I'd say I've been using Firefox for about 2 months now (1.0), and I've used some of it features, such as extensions. And I like it... but...
What's the big deal? It's free. And, it definitely has some nice security features. Well, there not really features, it's just that firefox doesn't allow Active X stuff to run.. which is great.
But, I find it slooooow. Sloooooow. Sloooooooooooooooooow. I find pages load up at a snail pace, and some pages do not load up probably. I've gotten this flicker effect on some pages. And some of the features that Firefox has (Tabs, which I love) can easily be found on Opera. So, I think I am going to flip over to Opera and see how that one works.
But, in the end, I'd rather see people use Firefox over IE. And, Firefox is free, where Opera is not.
Monday, November 29, 2004
And so it ends...
Well, as of December 15, we will see the release of the final version of Lord of the Rings:Return of the King.
This new extended version adds a additional 50 mins worth to the movie, making the last movie almost 4 hours long!!
I think the biggest addition to this extended set will be the final confrontation between Gandald and Saurmon, and Gandalf facing the Witch King. It also looks like they are also extending the battle scene at the end of the movie (Which, we all know, I'll love!!!)
So, please, click precious and see the 6 mins trailer for this set.
This new extended version adds a additional 50 mins worth to the movie, making the last movie almost 4 hours long!!
I think the biggest addition to this extended set will be the final confrontation between Gandald and Saurmon, and Gandalf facing the Witch King. It also looks like they are also extending the battle scene at the end of the movie (Which, we all know, I'll love!!!)
So, please, click precious and see the 6 mins trailer for this set.
Sunday, November 28, 2004
Yee Haw!!
This guy's got a sign on the end of his bed that says "Socks first, then shoes." The shirt reads, Iraq first, then France. - Geoffball.ca Nov/04
Saturday, November 27, 2004
Define:Geek
(1) Geek has always had negative connotations within society at large, where being described as a geek tends to be an insult. The term has recently become less condescending, or even a badge of honor, within particular fields and subcultures; this is particularly evident in the technical disciplines, where the term is now more of a compliment denoting extraordinary skill.
(2) A carnival performer who performs grotesque acts, such as biting the heads off of live chickens.
Levels of Geekiness.
(2) A carnival performer who performs grotesque acts, such as biting the heads off of live chickens.
Levels of Geekiness.
Wanna-be / Beginner Geek
First-time computer buyers or closet computer users. Beginner Geeks don't necessarily have to own a computer of their own. Here are some signs that mean you're a Wanna-be Geek:
- Took things apart as a child to see how they worked
- Have always had some interest in electronic devices
- Were fascinated by how the television remote control worked
- Can program the family VCR
- Enjoy trying to teach yourself how to use things
- Often play with your friends' computers
- Can't get enough of the computer lab at school or work
- Enjoy telling people about how you searched the Web for 3 hours last night to find the best deal on kangaroo burgers
- Have friends who constantly ask you questions relating to anything electronic and believe whatever answers you give them
- Have written your own computer programs
- Write some of your correspondence in Notepad or VI
- Know how to code HTML in a text editor
- Never turn off your computer
- Enjoy telling people about how you reprogrammed the remote control on your keyring to unlock your house, turn on the coffee maker, and start up the computer
- Don't believe in reading manuals for anything electronic
- Believe that ANYTHING can be fixed
- Buy expensive electronic toys and try to integrate them with other electronic gadgets, often breaking them beyond repair in the process (and being happy about it!)
- Know all about how to register a domain name and how the Internet functions
- Your monitor is bigger than your television--if you even have a TV
- Have more than one computer, and they are always on
- Have a network in your house
- Sit at home in your underwear playing on your computers until the wee hours of the morning, EVERY morning
- Would rather sit at your computers eating wine and cheese than go out on a date
- Would not only happily accept the prospect of being fully integrated with your computer, you'd also figure out how to hack your way to the top of the waiting list
- CAN fix anything
- Type faster than you think
- Spend more time online than around people
- Can't understand why there are some people who can't build their own computer from scratch
- Don't believe in viewing the Web with graphics--Lynx is the only Web browser you'll ever need
- Use a text editor--not a word processor--to write all correspondence
- Never, ever, ever, ever wear a suit
- Believe that only suckers pay fees--barter for free 'Net connection, use free OS, use freeware for your software, make phone-calls over the Web, and you've got a friend at the cable company, because, after all--money buys hardware.
Friday, November 26, 2004
Here are the Beckie links.
I was talking to Beckie today, and I kept mentioning a variety of stuff. And, usually at the end of the story, I'd say, I'll send you the link. Here they are. :)
The T-Shirt that I had told you about is here. Great site for T-Shirt, btw, anyone buying any for me. XXL. :)
The book I bought my Mom.
The Eminem video.
It'll take a few minute to load.
That's all. Carry on
The T-Shirt that I had told you about is here. Great site for T-Shirt, btw, anyone buying any for me. XXL. :)
The book I bought my Mom.
The Eminem video.
It'll take a few minute to load.
That's all. Carry on
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Obssessive Fan? In '94 I was!
Well, my love Lisa found a interesting link while she was surfing the internet. She was looking for a website that I help run. Btw, it's sffworld.com.
And in her searching, she found this website that has a transcript of a online chat with Sarah McLachlan from Feb 20, 1994! That was 10 years ago!
I remember it quite fondly. Myself and good chum Tracey were working at Woolco.. It was a Sunday, and after work, we had to burn rubber to get back here so we could chat with Sarah. Now, everyone is probably thinking a online chat. And it was, but, back in '94, there really wasnt this cool place called the Internet. No, we actually had to have our modem dial all the way to Vancouver to login into Nettwerk BBS (Bullentin Board System), where we then could chat with Sarah McLachlan, for about 10 mins! And, after 10 mins, the Nettwerk BBS system would disconnect you, and you had to re-dial all over again. And, this Nettwerk BBS I think only had 4 lines, so, lots of busy signals. It was a barbaric time. The stone Age of the internet.
I was quite the obssessive fan of Sarah's way back then. Still a fan tot his day!
Thanks for the Link, Lisa. Click here to see the Transcript of the chat.
And yes, looking at the transcript, I was apparently a total geek!
And in her searching, she found this website that has a transcript of a online chat with Sarah McLachlan from Feb 20, 1994! That was 10 years ago!
I remember it quite fondly. Myself and good chum Tracey were working at Woolco.. It was a Sunday, and after work, we had to burn rubber to get back here so we could chat with Sarah. Now, everyone is probably thinking a online chat. And it was, but, back in '94, there really wasnt this cool place called the Internet. No, we actually had to have our modem dial all the way to Vancouver to login into Nettwerk BBS (Bullentin Board System), where we then could chat with Sarah McLachlan, for about 10 mins! And, after 10 mins, the Nettwerk BBS system would disconnect you, and you had to re-dial all over again. And, this Nettwerk BBS I think only had 4 lines, so, lots of busy signals. It was a barbaric time. The stone Age of the internet.
I was quite the obssessive fan of Sarah's way back then. Still a fan tot his day!
Thanks for the Link, Lisa. Click here to see the Transcript of the chat.
And yes, looking at the transcript, I was apparently a total geek!
Monday, November 22, 2004
Never Bottle Internet Anger!
Hello Everyone =)
Do you ever bottle your anger? If so, follow this link! It will surely help you out.
:)
After the video clip, please, re-read this message - if you like.
Click me!
Do you ever bottle your anger? If so, follow this link! It will surely help you out.
:)
After the video clip, please, re-read this message - if you like.
Click me!
Sunday, November 21, 2004
Vampire Bloodlines Jeanette
Well, I am sure a few of you will comment on this image, and that's why I won't allow comments! Mawahaha..
Anyways, recently, I've become addicted to this RPG game called "Vampire:Bloodlines".. Which is odd, because, I don't like RPG games much, and as everyone knows, I have this phobia of the undead (Zombies mostly!)
I know I know, your going to say "But, Mike, Zombies are people too!" Well, screw the lot of them!
But, anyways, I had thought as I play this game, I'd leave some screen shots of it, and give a little story on the character that you encounter in the game.
This one is Jeanette. She's a little crazy, and has a very controlling sister. They run a club, and apparently, are trying to take over "Santa Monica". As the story moves along, you find out that they/she are quite insane.
Anyways, recently, I've become addicted to this RPG game called "Vampire:Bloodlines".. Which is odd, because, I don't like RPG games much, and as everyone knows, I have this phobia of the undead (Zombies mostly!)
I know I know, your going to say "But, Mike, Zombies are people too!" Well, screw the lot of them!
But, anyways, I had thought as I play this game, I'd leave some screen shots of it, and give a little story on the character that you encounter in the game.
This one is Jeanette. She's a little crazy, and has a very controlling sister. They run a club, and apparently, are trying to take over "Santa Monica". As the story moves along, you find out that they/she are quite insane.
Saturday, November 20, 2004
Geek Links!
Here are some links for those of the geekier nature. But, never the less, rather usefull stuff.
Bluetack - This acts as a sort of firewall when using file-sharing programs. The object of this prg is to block unwanted IP addresses from getting files from you. So, basically, you can block a user who may be annoying you, or is always downloading from you. It also has a series of IP addresses that are commonly used by MGM, RIAA, FBI, etc. This will prevent them from knowing that you are sharing music. Be warned, this only a preventive measure, and obviously not fool proof.
Konfabulator - This was a application that was located only on with Mac Computers (Boo!), but, it has come to the PC. I've d/l my version of it, and I've had some problems with it. But, it's definitely a nice way to customize your desktop with a variety of widgets (Weather Reports, Galleries, etc). I like it, and hopefully, I'll get it to work properly.
Station Ripper - A great prg, and free! You can use it to tune into Internet Radion stations, and rip music from them. And, it's perfectly legal! Just make sure that you find Radio Stations that are broadcasting in 128 bit, or 192 bit rates for ideal quality.
Bluetack - This acts as a sort of firewall when using file-sharing programs. The object of this prg is to block unwanted IP addresses from getting files from you. So, basically, you can block a user who may be annoying you, or is always downloading from you. It also has a series of IP addresses that are commonly used by MGM, RIAA, FBI, etc. This will prevent them from knowing that you are sharing music. Be warned, this only a preventive measure, and obviously not fool proof.
Konfabulator - This was a application that was located only on with Mac Computers (Boo!), but, it has come to the PC. I've d/l my version of it, and I've had some problems with it. But, it's definitely a nice way to customize your desktop with a variety of widgets (Weather Reports, Galleries, etc). I like it, and hopefully, I'll get it to work properly.
Station Ripper - A great prg, and free! You can use it to tune into Internet Radion stations, and rip music from them. And, it's perfectly legal! Just make sure that you find Radio Stations that are broadcasting in 128 bit, or 192 bit rates for ideal quality.
Monday, November 15, 2004
So, you haven't seen it YET?!
Well, I know of some who haven't seen this great movie called "Team America:World Police."
And yes, I am going to name names. Alex, Lisa, & Robecca. You need to see this movie! NOW! It's almost out of theatres, and I have no one to joke about this movie with on a regular basis. Only my good friend Jon, and he too was upset that so few people have seen this movie.
And, if not for me, look at the picture of wee lil Pierre. He wants you to see it too! Poor Poor lil Pierre, don't you worry.
If they see it, you might be able to buy more chocolate (insert french accent.)
And yes, I am going to name names. Alex, Lisa, & Robecca. You need to see this movie! NOW! It's almost out of theatres, and I have no one to joke about this movie with on a regular basis. Only my good friend Jon, and he too was upset that so few people have seen this movie.
And, if not for me, look at the picture of wee lil Pierre. He wants you to see it too! Poor Poor lil Pierre, don't you worry.
If they see it, you might be able to buy more chocolate (insert french accent.)
Thursday, November 11, 2004
Ok, folks, fu(king around..
Ok, folks, I am not sure if you can see the title, but, I am currently fucking around with the template design. So, it's going to be very messy over the next few weeks. Not that I have alot of visitors, but, so you know.
Man, I need to find my HTML book now. Just when I thought I wouldn't need to keep up with HTML.
Or...wait.. Can I use my Front Page for this! MY GOD! I may finally be able to use the pira...ergh, the legally bought version of Frontpage!
Man, I need to find my HTML book now. Just when I thought I wouldn't need to keep up with HTML.
Or...wait.. Can I use my Front Page for this! MY GOD! I may finally be able to use the pira...ergh, the legally bought version of Frontpage!
Geek sites
Well, I thought I'd provide some links to Geek websites. Or at least, websites that folks may use to learn about their computer, digital camera's, and all stuff geek like. And, btw, if your visiting this blog, you are a geek.
The first is Tom's Hardware guide. You want to learn stuff, this is the site. The folks who run this site know their shit.
Steve's Digicams. Great site to read reviews on Digital Camera's
Troubleshoot Window's XP. Haven't really looked into this much, but, it does look promising.
Finally, this one for the geeks. A site to let you know what is going on in the world of Scifi, fantasy, TV, etc. Scifi-Wire.
The first is Tom's Hardware guide. You want to learn stuff, this is the site. The folks who run this site know their shit.
Steve's Digicams. Great site to read reviews on Digital Camera's
Troubleshoot Window's XP. Haven't really looked into this much, but, it does look promising.
Finally, this one for the geeks. A site to let you know what is going on in the world of Scifi, fantasy, TV, etc. Scifi-Wire.
Monday, November 08, 2004
Just a Picture
Just a picture, wanted to update the Blog.
This is a boat I carved when I went camping up in the Great White North of Canada.
It is a sad tale though, after it's intial voyage in the bay of Medicine Lake, which was successful as you can see by the picture, she vanished in the deeper waters of Medicine Lake. Perhaps a other Bermuda Triangle? Only the crew truly knows. They say people can hear the leaves rustling on dark nights up there now.
This is a boat I carved when I went camping up in the Great White North of Canada.
It is a sad tale though, after it's intial voyage in the bay of Medicine Lake, which was successful as you can see by the picture, she vanished in the deeper waters of Medicine Lake. Perhaps a other Bermuda Triangle? Only the crew truly knows. They say people can hear the leaves rustling on dark nights up there now.
Saturday, November 06, 2004
Americans sad about who won the election? BOO HOO!
Hey, I live in Canada, so, their isn't a whole lot I can do to help with the election. And, it sucks, in my opinion, that George Bush got back into power.
BUT.. the Kerry supporteres who are know saying, "I'm leaving America cause we lost." SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUPS! Did you go out and vote? If you did, right on, those who didn't.. Well, I'd have a choice word or two.
But, this is about those who are leaving America because of the election. Do you really think that is helping anything? How many of you went out and tried to persuade the vote? I am sure some did. And, how does it help America that you are leaving? A voice of change and opposition always needs to be heard, and they sure as hell can't hear you if your not in the States.
BUT.. the Kerry supporteres who are know saying, "I'm leaving America cause we lost." SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUPS! Did you go out and vote? If you did, right on, those who didn't.. Well, I'd have a choice word or two.
But, this is about those who are leaving America because of the election. Do you really think that is helping anything? How many of you went out and tried to persuade the vote? I am sure some did. And, how does it help America that you are leaving? A voice of change and opposition always needs to be heard, and they sure as hell can't hear you if your not in the States.
Friday, November 05, 2004
Way to go Apple! (Losers!)
Well, I've been reading on the net recently that Apple computers has installed a new feature on there website. Customer Ratings! Yes, you can now rate Apple products.... Oh wait, your not allowed too. You can rate other products that are made for Apple, just not Apple products!
But.. Don't worry, Apple Computers has taken care of that chore for you! Yes, Apple now rates it's own products.. And, don't you worry, every Apple products gets a SOLID five apple rating (out of 5) for it's own products!
Morons...
But.. Don't worry, Apple Computers has taken care of that chore for you! Yes, Apple now rates it's own products.. And, don't you worry, every Apple products gets a SOLID five apple rating (out of 5) for it's own products!
Morons...
Thursday, November 04, 2004
Dum Dum Dum..de Dum..
That's suppose to be sung like Darth Vader's Theme!
So, I have seen the new Star Wars Trailer, Revenge of the Sith! WHOO HOO!
Looks good.. I mean, I didn't love the first two, but, hell, it's Star Wars!
For those who know me, I can send the file to you, the others, well, one day, I may just type out the entire trailer. :) Next to this blog, is a concept art of one of the ships for the movie.
So, I have seen the new Star Wars Trailer, Revenge of the Sith! WHOO HOO!
Looks good.. I mean, I didn't love the first two, but, hell, it's Star Wars!
For those who know me, I can send the file to you, the others, well, one day, I may just type out the entire trailer. :) Next to this blog, is a concept art of one of the ships for the movie.
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Election Day!
It's Election Day for our neighbor's to the South (For any American visitors, I'm in Canada, just so your not confused.)
I thought today would be a good day to add this link to the blog. Yet again, it may take a few minutes to load, but, it's quite a interesting video.
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I thought today would be a good day to add this link to the blog. Yet again, it may take a few minutes to load, but, it's quite a interesting video.
Click me
Just so you know.
Just so you know, two things will be happening here at this Blog.
1) Many different templates. I want to get better templates, and try them out here, so, from time to time, it may look radical. Just gotta fine one I like.
2) I may alter the address of this blog. Why? Well, while it doesn't bother me to much, having my name as the Blog address bothers me just a touch. Call me Paranoid!
1) Many different templates. I want to get better templates, and try them out here, so, from time to time, it may look radical. Just gotta fine one I like.
2) I may alter the address of this blog. Why? Well, while it doesn't bother me to much, having my name as the Blog address bothers me just a touch. Call me Paranoid!
Monday, November 01, 2004
Lisa D's Birthday!
Yes, I believe today is Lisa D's birthday! Our very own Soccer and Sugar junkie turns 26 today!!
I don't have a picture of her, but, top notch artists have rendered this picture to look exactly like her! Well, pretty close..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA!
I don't have a picture of her, but, top notch artists have rendered this picture to look exactly like her! Well, pretty close..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA!
The stuff you find.
You know, the internet is such a incredible way to find totally useless stuff to watch. I mean, you'd never see this type of high quality workmanship on TV.
Click Me
Also, here is also a other link, this one I just think is rather neat.
It might take a little bit of time to load up. Click me. Found this link at kevinrose.com
Enjoy!
Click Me
Also, here is also a other link, this one I just think is rather neat.
It might take a little bit of time to load up. Click me. Found this link at kevinrose.com
Enjoy!
Sunday, October 31, 2004
snow_crash
Starting a new book tonight called 'Snow Crash'. It's by Neal Stephenson, whose book Cryptonomicon is supposely quite good. This book is one of his earlier books, and it's the one which put him on the radar.
Congratulation!!!
So, MSN. A powerful tool for communication. My friend Jon was telling how much he loves Linux. Linux loves him, and he loves Linux. He's also asking me how I like Blogspot, which, so far, seems super easy to use. I like it. Oh ya, he also mention'd he proposed to his girlfriend Kelly tonight.
CONGRATULATIONS JON AND KELLY!
CONGRATULATIONS JON AND KELLY!
Pumpkin
Happy Halloween! This is a Blog, and personal webpage/diary of whatever I want to talk about. So, odds are it'll be a very geeky and ego-centric site.
Hope you love it! ;)
Hope you love it! ;)
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