>Wow, guess those backups came in handy. When in limbo – back akimbo. ^-^ Full restoration for this evening, almost everything’s back up now. In the same vein, there was an article in regards to burnt CDs not lasting very long, I believe it was about 2 years. Having lost most of my MP3s, I realized the best (that I rated) were archived on the MP3 CDs I made up for my car. The remaining rarities from yesteryear are on burnt compilations. I’m going to be re-ripping those in my album form to make sure I have backups of those…
>A friend sent me a worthwhile FWD:: Abbott & Costello Meet Bill Gates Incredible new VW concept car. Cute little spaceship proposals, NASA’s going with the K.I.S.S. method. iRate – Legal MP3 downloading utility, finding the best legal MP3s is much like attending a local show instead of a major concert. You may have to sit through some crap, but there’s bound to be some good stuff.
>Working in a call center I find this horribly funny, mainly because it’s so plausible! Scott McCloud’s Inventions – also be sure to check out the unique comics, known more for their style then content. Take a look at some of the permanant exibits of the Powerhouse Museum. Limited Availability: Google-cached site of the kid who supposedly wrote the MSBlaster Worm ~ interesting? Anjana is a pretty name. …I have a pretty good idea how they’ll be destroyed, too — why bother drying and weighing? I don’t agree with paying for it, but I’ll be damned if it doesn’t look…
>-= Showtune Style =- I’ve got something to say: I learned a new thing today. I had thought I was fine, that I knew this calendar of mine. It turns out that was WROOOOOOOOOONG! This calendar is much much more then that. -= ( ( ( -=- ) ) ) =- I thought I knew the calendar, I’m embarrassed to say I was wrong. I thought the # of days went from 30 to 31 every other month because I never analyzed the rhyme. I heard the beginning of it and made the conclusion that February was the only exception,…
>Night of a Million Mews
>So tonight ought to be called: Night of a Million Mews (that’s the working title) I’ve had a kitten on reserve for a few months now, looks like the black one, currently. I received a call first from Stefan: “Tim’s getting a kitten and they might have an extra, just seeing if you’d be looking for one.” Then a msg from Kristina: K: “I have a question for you when you get a chance: My ex just called me, can I have a cat in the house? He’s really friendly, just hasn’t been to the vet since I got him…
>Well I feel bad that I didn’t get to go to the Cape this year. It’s so nice there, so relaxing… and I didn’t know the dates until the day before they told us we were getting laid off so I missed being able to put in for the vacation days. I just remember what a great time we had last year, and will just have to look ahead to next year. Things are looking good for the 1st, have a few days leeway, so I can make sure everything is cleaned and get my room painted as well as…
>Well this is certainly not the popular opinion but well written, and where I don’t think college students should be hunted down and sued… I think people are more apt to be detached and not care when they’re sure they can’t get caught. If a few do — it isn’t so inconceivable anymore. DARPA’s proposed bio-mods. Goes along with the robots for soldiers theory. Edinburgh Festival: Picture Messaging Competition Interesting inventions created by prisoners. 4 out of 6 of them are lighters. A once in a lifetime (60,000 year lifetime) picture of mars. (HiRes TIFF [1.8mb] avail) Still in the…
>With the re-decorating I’m looking to do, I’ve been looking at some new stuff for the bedroom. Check out these beds: – 1 – [ Full ] [ Queen] [ King ] – 2 – [ Full] [ Queen ] [ King ] Only $2.95 shipping on all orders. Word. I found a site a few years ago, it was one of the first to use flash to sell a product. You were able to design your own shoes for about the price of a normal pair of Nikes. I’ve purchased a few pairs myself, the latest of which being…
>New uber-fast computer. Sometimes even an orangutan needs a hug. The mystery of silk may have been solved– man has yet to create a synthetic that can rival the strength of the real thing. So it’s go to do with the ammount of water/protein that’s mixed in… but that’s all they know. Said mystery is not exactly “solved” as the article states. For those who long for (OSX) Linux enlightenment.
>The discussion groups are back! [ sign up ] Access is granted on an individual basis. Everyone will be approved – it’s just a matter of setting the permissions to be able to see the forum. An artists *chuckle* um… rendition of Mars 60,000 years ago. New game system: The Phantom is a CD-free, WinXP “content delivery system” allowing online buying of games, downloading, and play via the hardware box. Try before you buy feature alone is worth it, my Mac doesn’t even have any real games, I’ve just been downloading and playing demos — 2 levels is enough for…
>I was talking with a co-worker about jobs today: “I could take that job at Mount Holyoke — do the AV stuff… mad chicks.” “yeah… as a Hatter – BLAUGHABLALBL BLAUGHAGAGA!” Nothing against the ladies of Mt. Holyoke, they’re all quite passionate. It’s just that usually that passion comes out as… anger. Oh yeah, and the rest are crazy, or hate men… or maybe it’s a little bit of each =] -=- New kitten pictures, speaking of kittens – Ramones bit from “I love the 70’s” on VH1 with the dancing kittens… yeah – originated @ rathergood.com -=- Behold the…
>I’m a Contractor!
>A while back I signed up for rollouts.com, forgot all about it. It’s a sort of outsourcing company for techs. Computer upgrades for retail outlets (replacing cash register motherboards, warranty repairs/replacement) and odd jobs here and there. On the way to Tori yesterday I received a call — an emergency job involving Stop & Shop Deli machines (the touch screen to order meat/cheese). They’d been hit with the MSBlaster and needed everything updated. So I had him send me all the info, got up early – chose my jobs, and was on my way. I went to Staples after checking…
>Tori & Ben Folds
>A Day in Boston I went to Boston today — got an early start, picked everyone up and we were off! It was a long drive, saw a pretty big accident along the way on 90. At least 6 cars were involved and one ended up on top of 2 other cars… a big mess, everyone rubbernecking like mad. We played tourist, took the T to Boston Common, followed the freedom trail, and go some good pictures of the cemetery and things in the area. After a day of walking around, my sorrowful stomach (too much beer on Saturday) was…
>The Aftermath and Recall
>So I think overall it went well last night — I was understood, and he got some reasons. I know he can do it when he’s determined and his horiscope for today seems as fitting as mine was yesterday ~ Leo: If certain projects or tasks have seemed difficult for you to finish, today’s energy will give you the zip you need, dear Leo. The energy from the aspects that occurred yesterday is still very much present, and things will go well for you once you get started. It’s a good time to meet with others to discuss business or…
>Departing
>I had to ask a housemate to leave again last night. I need to be able to get the place ready for new people to move in, and can’t do that with him there. I started last night, I told him I’d need him out but he said he needed more time “to get a job”. ~ Well, it hasn’t happened yet, not likely going to happen any sooner the longer I let him stay, besides me having someone ready to fill the space who can actually pay for it. Just need to “reinforce the timeline” this evening — it’s…
>Whew
>So I hadn’t meant to get so in depth, but questions were asked regarding the immediate necessity of the room being empty. It was hard to recall previously noted points that “made all the difference” — touched on a few, and that was enough. It was over with a racing heart and a large sigh. He was upset. I know he understood though. We’re civil, calmer now — much better. Time will tell. -=- I went into this knowing my horiscope which seemed fitting: Aries: Go forward bravely. Be true to yourself. Friends or family just have to deal.
>Realization
>I received some really good news today — well, it was and it wasn’t. It is good news for my friends, which is good news for me… and it couldn’t be two better people. They have well-matched mentalities, both being very laid back and caring people. I’m also happy cause there’s no question now for me. I am getting better at taking a hint, but it’s still difficult. It takes noticing things that aren’t quite right and associating those with the opposite result then what you’re going for. Taking a hint saves a lot of hurt trouble. I know that…
>New Pictures
>Here’s some new pictures I scrounged up: My old car, 97 Ford Probe GTS: Probe01 Probe02 Franna: Franna01 Franna02 Computer: Case Inside1 Inside2 Sunset Robodog They’ll make it to the pictures page (hopefully with dates) once I get some time @ home.
>I felt like I was back in my groove today — I didn’t dread coming into work, since it was good to get away from the momentary stress at home. Besides, I just feel generally good, which helps — unlike how it’s been the past few days, dragging on and resenting everyone I have to call. I like it much better this way. I grabbed a few issues when I got here – called the customers, called the dispatch, got everything squared away and told the whiners how it was going to be. I don’t feel like taking guff today…