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Saturday, March 29, 2003
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As you might have noticed, Eclectica was down for a while on Thursday night and most of Friday. I'd gone over my bandwidth limit. (No surprise there, since I've uploaded a lot of pictures lately.) Anyway, that was the impetus for me to buy my own domain, which I did on Friday night. I'm still moving files over and will be moving the 'blog there soon. Stay tuned for the new URL!
Thursday, March 27, 2003
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Fear and grokking on the war crimes trail: "The money is bad, the hours are horrible and you may become very unpopular. But you get to nail the bad guy - and use your geek skills. That's Patrick Ball's life as deputy director of the Science and Human Rights Program at the AAAS."
The Mirror Project Theme: In Protest.
Yes, I'm easily amused...
(via mefi)
Speaking of monkeys: Famous Monkeys Through History.
Create your own photolog on Fotolog.net. Nifty.
Tuesday, March 25, 2003
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I took lots of pictures when I went to Salt Lake City in February, most of the them at ISU short Track World Cup # 5. I've been so busy since I got back that I really haven't had time to edit many of them, but I finally got around to editing some of the ones of I took of Rusty Smith (2002 Olympic Bronze medalist). You can view them here, if you're interested.
I don't post song lyrics very often, but I just heard this song and it really resonates with me:
Sorrow, by Bad Religion
Father can you hear me?
How have I let you down?
I curse the day that I was born...
And all the sorrow in this world...
Never did get to the herding ground
Where all good men are trampled down
Just to settle a bet that could not be won
Between a prideful father and his son
Will you guide me now, for I can't see
A reason for the suffering and this long misery
What if every living soul could be upright and strong
Well, then I do imagine...
There will be Sorrow
Yeah there will be Sorrow
And there will be Sorrow, no more
When all soldiers lay their weapons down
Or when all kings and all queens relinquish their crowns
Or when the only true Messiah rescues us from ourselves
It's easy to imagine...
There will be Sorrow
Yeah there will be Sorrow
And there will be Sorrow, no more
There will be Sorrow
Yeah there will be Sorrow
And there will be Sorrow, no more
There will be Sorrow
Yeah there will be Sorrow
And there will be Sorrow, no more
Monday, March 24, 2003
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Cliche Finder: "Have you been searching for just the right cliché to use? Are you searching for a cliché using the word "cat" or "day" but haven't been able to come up with one? " The Cliche Finder can help you out. Heh.
I don't have time to search out any more links today, so I'll have to send you away to people who do: Blog of the Day.
Saturday, March 22, 2003
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I saw Catch Me If You Can last night. It was good, much better than I expected. Normally Leonardo DeCaprio annoys me, but he did an excellent job in this movie, I think.
Books for Soldiers. Donate your old books or just make a monetary contribution. [via Quiddity]
"Uchronia: The Alternate History List is an annotated bibliography of approximately 2300 novels, stories, essays and other material involving the "what ifs" of history."
What if up to 27% of each online purchase you made went to your favorite worthy cause? Join iGive.com and see that happen!
Which political stereotype are you? I'm Libertarian: "You maintain that the government should be as small as possible, and that civil liberties, 'victimless crimes', and gun ownership should be basic rights. You probably are OK with capitalism. Your historical role model is Thomas Jefferson."
Hmm, that sound pretty accurate, except for the gun rights. I'm conflicted on that one.
The Friday Five, one day late:
1. If you had the chance to meet someone you've never met, from the past or present, who would it be?
The first person who popped into my mind was Laura Ingalls Wilder. She was an independent spirit in a time when women were still expected to be subservient.
2. If you had to live in a different century, past or future, which would it be?
If I had to live in a different time, I'd pick the future; probably about 50 years from now. We often romanticize how the past was, but life was a daily struggle then, especially hundreds of years ago. I don't know if I could live without all the modern luxuries we enjoy today.
3. If you had to move anywhere else on Earth, where would it be?
Oh, wow, I don't know if I could choose. Some place where the average temperature is about 75 degrees with low humidity would work for me.
4. If you had to be a fictional character, who would it be?
Jo from Little Women, although I still think she should have picked Laurie over Professor Bhaer; or Anne from Anne of Green Gables; or maybe Mr. Toad from Wind in the Willows. Toad just plain rocked! ;)
5. If you had to live with having someone else's face as your own for the rest of your life, whose would it be?
I don't think I can answer this question. It seems like it would be a betrayal of myself to pick someone else's face for my own.
My kitty Chills, aka Chilly, Chillypie, Chillers, Chill Pill, Chillbilly, Chillsy, Chill Chill, Chillster, Chillies, Miss Chilly, Chilly girl. All of my pets have lots of nick names! ;)
Friday, March 21, 2003
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A little bit of silliness to brighten your day.
A Day in the Life: A new photo every day, a new location every week.
The Mirror Project needs help. If you've ever contributed, or enjoyed the site, consider donating to help cover their hosting costs.
I never thought I'd say a robot is cute, but this microbot sure is. I want one! ;)
Don't start playing this game at work or you'll never get anything done.
Thursday, March 20, 2003
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"What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?" -- Mahatma Gandhi
From From the Senate floor Wednesday, Senator Robert Byrd: Today, I Weep for My Country...
I work at a newspaper, so I'm immersed in war talk all day. By the time I get home, I don't want to hear one more word about it. I am sickened by the thought of the inevitable deaths, on all sides. I'm grieved, upset and...
I protest the war in Iraq.
Wednesday, March 19, 2003
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Aww, it's a kitty cam: Smecam.
"Annoyances.org is the most complete collection of information assembled for and by actual users of Microsoft Windows. Explore this free web resource by selecting one of the destinations on your left, or use search to find a specific solution."
Behind the Homefront: "A daily chronicle of news in homeland security and military operations affecting newsgathering, access to information and the public's right to know."
How Google Grows...and Grows...and Grows. I use Google all the time, but there is something rather disturbing when you see inane AOL commericals and the people in them are saying, "Get faster results using Google." Yet Google is still the best search engine out there, I think, so I won't complain too much! ;)
Tuesday, March 18, 2003
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Listening: Prayer for Peace, by Capitol K
After all the depressing news lately, I needed something to cheer me up (or at least take my mind off it for a while) These did the trick:
Oooh, pretty and fun! (Another cool online toy and even more here.)
This is the funniest search engine hit I've received in a long time: this is getting very boring what is the point of the internet. Ha!
Friday, March 14, 2003
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Quote o' the day:
"I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library." - Jorge Luis
Borges, writer (1899-1986)
I finally re-sized some of my scenery pictures from my trip to Salt Lake City for the web. You can view them here. I'm still working on my skating/Apolo pictures. I know everyone is eager for those! ;)
Elizabeth Smart, the girl who was taken by knifepoint from her Salt Lake City bedroom in early June '02, was found on Wednesday. She'd been held captive for nine months by a drifter with a Messiah-complex and his wife. (The whole story is rather scary. It's come out that he also may have tried to kidnap Elizabeth's cousin, too.) It's wonderful to hear something happy in this time of such depressing news, though.
French Fries Get New Name in Congress. ::: rolls eyes ::: They should read this: English Sans French.
Today (March 14) marks the ninth anniversary of Wordsmith.org. I've been on their AWAD list for years.
P o L a R * c A F e: Joy Culbertson's online journal about her life as a cook at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. [via geeklog]
Gulf environment faces worse threats: "The Gulf region has recovered from some of the worst impacts of the 1991 war. But many unknowns remain, and the potential for horrendous damage is much greater this time round."
Weight Watchers recipe cards from 1974. I can't believe that that food was ever meant to be edible. [via mefi]
Visit Daily Zen and Zencard Garden for a brief respite.
Uhm, is this a joke?! It has to be...
Starbucks Everywhere. He really likes Starbucks.
Random weirdness: Flying monkeys? Man pleads guilty to primates in pants at LAX.
Monday, March 10, 2003
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This weekend was the official start of spring break in South Texas. I spent most of my time this weekend outdoors, skating and swimming. The weather finally turned sunny, warm and mostly cloudless, after bleak weeks of dense fog and drizzly rain. As much as I like cold and cool weather, I'm breathing a sigh of relief that spring has finally arrived.
Since I wasn't online much this weekend, I'm at a loss for things to 'blog and am not feeling the urge to go search things out right now. So, if you're in search of interesting stuff to read, check out Metafilter; or for some wacky news, surf on over to Fark.
Thursday, March 6, 2003
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Listening to: Satisfaction, by Eve.
Vagabonding.com: One man, one year, one world.
The (new) color of money: "Unveiling the new $20 -- an effort to thwart counterfeiters -- is set for March 27." I just hope it isn't something ghastly, like neon pink!
How sad that some people are this ignorant. Heh.
I heart Google News, I really do. It makes searching for news so simple. If you've never checked it out, you should!
Could we be entering a "digital dark age"? Now, that is a scary thought!
This would be funnier if it was actually true.
This is funny: The Hotmail inbox of George W. Bush. [via the presurfer]
Chat with A.L.I.C.E. She's rather amusing and it's actually kind of addicting. Learn more about A.L.I.C.E. here and more about bots here.
Two new (to me) weblogs added to my 'blog list: Windowseat Weblog and Dave Barry's Blog.
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