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World of Goo
For the past couple of months my default, “let’s kill 20 minutes” game has been 2D Boy’s World of Goo. World of Goo WoG, for the uninitiated, is a physics based puzzle game involving little blobs of goo. The object … Continue reading
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Blogging
The previous, rather anemic, very tardy post was the last post in my attempt at NaBloPoMo for February, 2009. I don't think I'll be participating in the March edition. I think I'll be saving up my words for my attempt … Continue reading
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ACLU
ACLU The American Civil Liberties Union is another favorite organization. They are dedicated to protecting and defending an individual's civil rights. If you are American, they are an organization well worth belonging to. Read and post comments | Send to … Continue reading
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EFF
EFF I'm pretty sure I've mentioned the Electronic Frontier Foundation many, many times on this blog. They're one of my favorite causes / organizations to support. They provide legal representation and counsel in cases where freedom of speech, especially online, is … Continue reading
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Robots and Monsters
Robots Monsters Robots and Monsters is exactly the sort of charity I like to donate to. From their website: RobotsAndMonsters.org is a charitable art project that matches goodwill and charitable giving with custom-made commissioned cartoon and pop art. Although they … Continue reading
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I Want a Sequel to Master and Commander
I love this movie. I love the books. I want more movies. That is all. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Read and post comments | Send to a friend
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Improv Everywhere: Best Game Ever
The line between art and prank can sometimes be a really fine one, but when the outcome is as cool as this, who cares? The geniuses behind the scenes at Improv Everywhere got together and turned one little league game … Continue reading
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Hulu
Hulu Yesterday, I wrote about Pandora, and how they got screwed by the RIAA. Today, I'm writing about t.v. and how the networks are screwing themselves. Earlier this week, news came down the pipe that Hulu would no longer be … Continue reading
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Pandora Radio
Pandora A couple of years ago I discovered a fantastic music service called "Pandora." Pandora is an internet radio station, but with a twist. It uses proprietary algorithms and a simple voting system to determine what songs to play next. … Continue reading
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Sun Jar
One of the stupider things my wife and I argue about is what color lightbulbs to buy. She likes bright, white lights. I prefer soft, yellow lights. Naturally, we compromise but that means that, inevitably, one of us is complaining … Continue reading
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Flip Camera
Somehow, these slipped totally under my radar. Maybe because I don't actually shoot much video. I always mean to, and I even bought a fairly high quality digital video camera a couple of years ago but it just never happens. … Continue reading
My Life Story
I don't have kids yet. But if and when I ever do, I want to get one of these for them. Essentially, "My Life Story" is a journal, but it's big and heavy and has all the fill-in-the-blanks that one … Continue reading
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The Coolest Thing I’ve Ever Seen
Now, courtesy of FAO Schwartz, you can build your own muppet. And, while you won't be making a replica of Kermit, or Piggy, or Grover, you can still make some really cool Whatnots. Here's mine: Whatnot Read and post … Continue reading
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Dammit
Mucked up my back pretty good over the weekend so fell behind on posts. Looks like I won't be making NaBloPoMo this month but, oh well, there's always next month. In the meantime, go watch YouTube or something. My back … Continue reading
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The Piano
This is cool; I want to learn to play this piece. The Piano Read and post comments | Send to a friend
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Valentine’s Day
Here's a make up post: Whenever I need to buy chocolates I go to these guys, and Valentine's Day is just such an occasion. This year, I got my wife a box of Pink Sparkling Pearls from the Geisha collection. … Continue reading
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The Complete New Yorker
New Yorker One of the cooler things I've seen in recent years is the old media companies using modern, digital technologies to make their archives accessible to everyone. One example of this is The New Yorker, which made their entire … Continue reading
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Ambiance
Ambient Orb The Ambient Orb is "A glass lamp that uses color to show weather forecasts, trends in the market, or the traffic on your homeward commute." More than that, it is a device that embodies a new design philosophy, … Continue reading
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Buddha Machine
FM3 Buddha Machine Last month, Sasha Frere-Jones wrote a piece in the New Yorker called "Instant Karma," which introduced us to the Buddha Machine. Designed by musicians collectively known as FM3, the Buddha Machine is a small, plastic box, which houses … Continue reading
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Ray Gun Pen
I love good pens. The trouble is, good is a very relative concept. Especially when it comes to something as individual as a writing tool. Anyone who picks up a pen or pencil is going to use it slightly differently. … Continue reading
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The Gaslight Anthem
The Gaslight Anthem – Drive The link to this video was passed along to me recently and I became an instant fan of these guys. Straight ahead rock with decent lyrics and a gruff voice – they're kinda like Social … Continue reading
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Spork
Spork My dad is one of those guys who are just impossible to shop for. Which is problematic because he has birthdays and whatnot just like everyone else. But occasionally, I manage to find something I think is absolutely perfect … Continue reading
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Bookworm, Bookmooch
Bookmooch I am a bookworm. In high school, I was the kid in the back of the class reading a novel while the teacher was lecturing. Which is why I still can't do high school math. But anyway. I love … Continue reading
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Beanbag Chair, Sumo Sized
Today what I am really wanting is one of these: Sumo Sack Gamer Read and post comments | Send to a friend
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Rollei Mini Digi
There is always, at any given time, at least three different cameras on my wish list. But this one, this one is just a bit different. Rolleiflex Rollei is perhaps most well known for their signature Rolleiflex camera. The Rolleiflex … Continue reading
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Superbowl XLIII
Monday morning (U.S. Sunday afternoon), I got up and searched through my t.v. settings to find a channel that was going to be showing the live broadcast of the Superbowl. Unfortunately, I was not able to find one although I … Continue reading
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Push Up
Want. What I want is to be thinner and healthier. What I want is to get into better shape. What I need is more discipline and more exercise. To that end, I have begun following the program set out at … Continue reading
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Saddle Up
NaBloPoMo Feb 09 Ok. So, I haven't updated this in over two months. Mainly because Twitter has taken over as my primary form of "crap I need to get this thought out of my head and down somewhere I can … Continue reading
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Two Sundays
This morning my wife walked into the office and said, "Let's get chicken and pork ramen for lunch." I considered the case. On the one hand, the ramen is really good. On the other, it was cold and the restaurant … Continue reading
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Raiding the Vaults: .45s – Mix Tape 21
Since it’s the holiday season and I’ve had time off, I’ve been going through a few boxes that have been unopened for the past several moves and finding out what’s inside. In today’s box, I found a pile of mixtapes … Continue reading
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QotD: Gifts from Relationships Past
Openly keep, store away, or toss completely? What do you think should be done with past gifts from old flames after you've broken up and are with someone new?Submitted by miy6ko. Back in the day I used to keep everything. … Continue reading
The Japan Cup
Japan Cup Went down to the Tokyo Racetrack yesterday for the Japan Cup. Beautiful day out, and the track in gorgeous and clean. But my horses didn't win. Ah well, it was still a nice day out of the house. … Continue reading
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5 Categories Facebook Needs…
…as alternatives to adding someone as a "friend." 1. Add as "someone who has more dirt on me than I have on them." 2. Add as "high school crush who didn't know I existed ." 3. Add as "social obligation". … Continue reading
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Vox Hunt: YouTube Greatest Hit
Show us your favorite YouTube video. I Turn My Camera On f/ Keep On Read and post comments | Send to a friend
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QotW: Advice for Obama
What one piece of advice would you like to give President-elect Barack Obama before he moves into the White House? All the greatest presidents we have had, the presidents who made great, sweeping reforms that bettered the country – Lincoln, … Continue reading
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Music QotW: Stuck in My Head
What song is stuck in your head today? Elvis Costello – What’s So Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding Read and post comments | Send to a friend
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Music QotW: Stuck in My Head
What song is stuck in your head today? Elvis Costello – What’s So Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding Read and post comments | Send to a friend
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Vox Hunt: Stuck in the Middle
Show us a book you started reading, but never finished. Ulysses (Penguin Modern Classics) James Joyce I know, I know. It's one of those books we're all meant to have read back during high school or college. And I've tried. … Continue reading
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Foodie
We went to this family restaurant place today where we had hamburger steaks in a tomato and gorgonzola cheese sauce. I had no idea that stinky cheeses could be used to such delicious effect; I've been more willing to experiment … Continue reading
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How do you say “emotional idiot” in binary?
NASA does the web right. It is old news that many of their craft tweet, including the Space Shuttle Endeavour, and sadly, the now defunct Mars Phoenix. Today saw the liftoff tweets from Endeavour: "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH" followed by "HA HA HA … Continue reading
QotD: It’s Friday. I’m in [fill in the blank]
The Cure sing “It’s Friday I’m in Love.” What are you “in” on this particular fall Friday? It's Friday I'm in… …love with my wife. …a positive financial situation. …my favorite slippers. …trospective. …between books. …the mood for a movie. … Continue reading
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Featured Tech Question: Good Game
What makes a good video game? Sponsored by World Golf Tour. A good story, a clear goal, and an intuitive interface. Read and post comments | Send to a friend
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QotW: Music to My Ears
What new CD are you looking forward to being released? G’n’f’n’R – Chinese Democracy Advert Read and post comments | Send to a friend
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QotW: Piggy Bank
What have you cut back on to save money this year? Imported, name brand foods from the U.S. and the U.K. I had been in the habit of running down to the foreign food stores once a month and stocking … Continue reading
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Featured Ent. Question: Tee Off about Golf
What do you love/hate the most about golf? Sponsored by World Golf Tour. Throughout high school two of my good friends played golf and they tried to get me involved. Unfortunately, I wasn't very good, and while neither of them … Continue reading
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“Troublemaker” May Just Be a Perfect Pop Song
Weezer had always had a knack for making great videos: Buddy Holly, Keep Fishin', Pork 'n' Beans. The band gets it. Of course the best video in the world is only ok if the song it is supporting is less … Continue reading
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Emmys, Oscars, Moonies, and Everything Else
About a month ago, for the first time in several years, I had cable hooked up at my house*. Naturally, this means we've been watching a lot of t.v. The thing is, I like to watch American t.v. but the … Continue reading
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Hot Chocolate Season
L’Artisan du Chocolat Autumn, for me, is a gift giving season. Mainly, this is because of my wife. Her birthday, our anniversary, and Christmas are all within weeks of each other. A few years ago, while scrambling to find enough … Continue reading
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