EA SPORTS - It's In The Game
EA Sports Online adds Premium Pass to it's services. It's free but a credit card is required (?!). This is most certainly EA's first big step towards charging for playing online.
Friday, August 06, 2004
Cospicuous Timing
The New York Police have a new weapon, the Lenco Bearcat . The ability to mount a machine gun on the top should really come in handy when the NYPD have to deal with the march of homeless people invading from Pennsylvania.
And I thought the Buford T. Justice hats worn by the O.P.P. were bad. Colour me informed.
And I thought the Buford T. Justice hats worn by the O.P.P. were bad. Colour me informed.
Bushisms - Wisdom from the POTUS
"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."—Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2004.
This from the man who said his favourite book as a child was "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. Of course, this book was first published in 1969. When GW was at Yale. So I guess he did read at university.
This from the man who said his favourite book as a child was "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. Of course, this book was first published in 1969. When GW was at Yale. So I guess he did read at university.
Republican Candidate Supports Eugenics
In the "hard to believe, but true" category is this
story out of Tennessee. Basically, the Republican candidate believes that eugenics are a good thing, "favoured races" (read as white) should be the only ones allowed into the US, and that welfare recipients should be sterilized.
story out of Tennessee. Basically, the Republican candidate believes that eugenics are a good thing, "favoured races" (read as white) should be the only ones allowed into the US, and that welfare recipients should be sterilized.
Thursday, August 05, 2004
Spaceman Gary Bell is a Moron
Updated
Gary Bell fans, go here first.
Monday through Saturday, you can hear The View From Space on Mojo Radio. The show is hosted by "The Spaceman", Gary Bell. If you believe the moon is made of green cheese, that Prince Charles is related to Jesus and fathered the anti-christ, that DNA is a fraud, then this is the show for you. He claims to be open to debate, but every caller is drowned out by his retorts..."Freemasons rule the world"..."Interplanetary travel is impossible"..."Walt Disney was a pornographer". Really.
Listen to the show, because it is a good exercise in mental discipline. He dulls his audience into a stupor with...his...long...pauses. And then castigates the listener for not knowing minor details about minor gods worshipped in ancient Babylonia. And the best part of the show is the callers. "Great show Space" is the usual mantra of these moronic dittoheads.
For fun, enter some of Bell's phrases into a web search engine, and you will find the web page he is reading. Of course, he calls this plagiarism "research". Some of the clues that he is reading his show from a web page are the long, awkward pauses, and the mispronunciation of simple words.
Do tune in (M-F 9-10, Sat. 10-1) and have a good laugh.
Gary Bell fans, go here first.
Monday through Saturday, you can hear The View From Space on Mojo Radio. The show is hosted by "The Spaceman", Gary Bell. If you believe the moon is made of green cheese, that Prince Charles is related to Jesus and fathered the anti-christ, that DNA is a fraud, then this is the show for you. He claims to be open to debate, but every caller is drowned out by his retorts..."Freemasons rule the world"..."Interplanetary travel is impossible"..."Walt Disney was a pornographer". Really.
Listen to the show, because it is a good exercise in mental discipline. He dulls his audience into a stupor with...his...long...pauses. And then castigates the listener for not knowing minor details about minor gods worshipped in ancient Babylonia. And the best part of the show is the callers. "Great show Space" is the usual mantra of these moronic dittoheads.
For fun, enter some of Bell's phrases into a web search engine, and you will find the web page he is reading. Of course, he calls this plagiarism "research". Some of the clues that he is reading his show from a web page are the long, awkward pauses, and the mispronunciation of simple words.
Do tune in (M-F 9-10, Sat. 10-1) and have a good laugh.
Internet Download Bandwidth Test
Do you (like me) obsess over your dsl or cable speed? A good, quick test is the Internet Download Bandwidth Test from PCpitstop.com. Another good choice is dslreports. Make sure you are getting all the speed for which you have paid. I went three months with slower speed when Bell dropped my dsl line speed (for some unknown reason), and then did not tell my ISP. It took some arm twisting, but they upped it again after a bit of complaining on my part.
Leo Laporte on the U.S.'s Most Popular AM Station
Every Saturday and Sunday, from 12-3 p.m. PST, tune in to Leo Laporte, the Tech Guy on KFI AM 640. Leo takes on any tech problem - "Anything with a chip" - with his years of experience, and a trice of panache.
If you cannot be near your computer (or SoCal) to listen to the show, why not download SDP (Streaming Download Project)? SDP will let you record streaming broadcasts using that use the Microsoft Media Server. It even has a VCR function for recording shows when you are not home to push the record button.
If you cannot be near your computer (or SoCal) to listen to the show, why not download SDP (Streaming Download Project)? SDP will let you record streaming broadcasts using that use the Microsoft Media Server. It even has a VCR function for recording shows when you are not home to push the record button.
BBC NEWS | Technology | Long-awaited Doom 3 leaked online
BBC NEWS Technology Long-awaited Doom 3 leaked online. This is great news for the 12-year-olds who think they invented gaming. As for me, the longer I am on the internet (11 years now), the less likely I am to download software or movies. I really prefer having something real in my hands, like a CD, or a manual, or even the box the game came in. This could be why I am so reluctant to part with my albums.
What? More F*&^$# Dan Huard?
Fans of The Screensavers are still waiting for the rollout of the new show from the LA studio. Sadly (for me) it seems that even Dan Huard has made the trek south. Dan might be great behind the camera, but I never felt that he deserved an on-camera job. He is very stiff on-camera, and seems to look either frightened, or confused, any time he is on the air. Surely there is better talent in LA. Good grief, next thing you know you will be seeing Cat Schwartz on network television...Oh wait...oh crap.
For more on Dan and how he got whipped out of a good cubicle (is that even possible...to have a good cubicle?), go to
Sarah Lane's blog. Sarah Lane, now there is somebody who worked at her TV persona, and improved dramatically. Take notes Dan.
For more on Dan and how he got whipped out of a good cubicle (is that even possible...to have a good cubicle?), go to
Sarah Lane's blog. Sarah Lane, now there is somebody who worked at her TV persona, and improved dramatically. Take notes Dan.
Prime Minister Paul Martin and CSL
It is never too late to take a look at Paul Martin's family business - Canada Steamship Lines. I wish I could remember who said it, but to paraphrase..."It is not just that you should avoid any impropriety, but that you should avoid giving the appearance of any impropriety". I think that speaks to this situation nicely.
CBC News: Disclosure - Anchors Away
CBC News: Disclosure - Anchors Away
Wednesday, August 04, 2004
Why Does Joel Johannesen Hate Canada?
Here is another incoherent rambling from the Canada-hating folks at proudtobecanadian.ca. Remember, it's a question, not a statement!
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Canadian Banks Sued Over Credit Card Interest
Two Vancouver women are suing Canadian Banks over how they charge interest on purchases.
I hope they are successful, but the only real solution is to get rid of your credit card debt. Just in case the U.S. economy does go belly-up in 2005.
Worst case, you will have more real money.
I hope they are successful, but the only real solution is to get rid of your credit card debt. Just in case the U.S. economy does go belly-up in 2005.
Worst case, you will have more real money.
Mike Malloy Back On The Radio
Air America Radio now has Mike Malloy on from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Mike is caustic, intelligent, and often angry. If you want to hear a "liberal with a gun" (Mike's self description), tune in live, or check out the archive at Airamerciaplace.com.
Mike is caustic, intelligent, and often angry. If you want to hear a "liberal with a gun" (Mike's self description), tune in live, or check out the archive at Airamerciaplace.com.
Dog Lies Down, Says Floor Good
A large dog, Olie, has declared that commercial vinyl tile is a good thing.
Soft Diplomacy Strikes Again!
I am tired of our soft diplomacy. I just don't think the government is ready to stick out its neck for its citizens. Read about the Kazemi case at Kazemi
Abducted by Aliens
Alienware?
The question exists for Mark, Alienware or not? Should he dive in and drown in gaming goodness, or be frugal and dull?
The question exists for Mark, Alienware or not? Should he dive in and drown in gaming goodness, or be frugal and dull?
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