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Re: Customer services kiosks abound, but where are all the people?

Aaron — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:14:25 -0000

There was someone at the 30th St. El stop when I walked by there about 15 mins ago.

Re: "We're SEPTA. Third-rate in every way."

Aaron — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:50:00 -0000

This is crazy. SEPTA makes a good step toward reducing its emissions and expanding (or at least maintaining) capacity and this guy slams it for not being ideal. Just because electric trolleys are great doesn't mean that buses, hybrid or not, are bad. A classic example of the perfect being the enemy of the good. And with SEPTA, I'll take good any day.

Re: Mexican Official Steals BlackBerries

Aaron — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:57:00 -0000

Nobody should really be upset with this guy, Mexicans have been stealing from the Government for years now!

Re: http://blog.candystand.com/electric-box-level-pack-vol-1-582.html

Aaron — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:28:17 -0000

Cotsios, your levels are terrific. They're chess to the checkers that most people post--I haven't had to think so many moves in advance in such a long time.

Re: http://www.baphomet2013blog.info/2009/06/its-time-to-come-clean.html

Aaron — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:44:44 -0000

So you are just as helpless as we are then?

I can think of nothing more compelling to bring us together as a unified human race than a swift kick in the ass from a 'propietary' race who has interests on our own mother earth.

Re: http://www.kansasbob.com/2007/10/www-bacon-salt.html

Aaron — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:14:00 -0000

It's not just a seasoning, it's the answer to world peace!

Re: http://www.kansasbob.com/2007/02/super-bowl-cease-and-desist.html

Aaron — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:06:00 -0000

How about churches stop promoting a sports entertainment business that employs felons, thieves, murders and men who have MANY children out of wedlock.

The NFL promotes sex, alcohol and a ungody lifestyles.

Churches that use their house of worship for promoting such sinful secular actives in GODS HOUSE will be punished with eternity in hell.

Re: http://www.kansasbob.com/2007/02/super-bowl-cease-and-desist.html

Aaron — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:12:00 -0000

All sins can be forgiven by God. Of course "Heaven or Hell" is not about our performance.

However, the idea that "its just another sin" does not vindicate the evil act. Shall we lie, cheat and murder because we know God will forgive us?

Displaying and encouraging viewing of smut in Gods house is an abomination. Whats next? WWF Wresting? Boxing? Secular movies? Pornography? The church is for worship and prayer. Not an exhibition center for secular activities. Honor thy father.

A church should not promote any organization that willfully broadcasts, half naked women, drunkards, swearing, explicit music, and other immoralities.

People that have super bowl parties in Gods house are making a mockery their congregation and of God.

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/06/rizzo-tees-giveaway.html

Aaron — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:30:49 -0000

My favorite is the Bacon tshirt of course!
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Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/10/harry-connick-jr-cd-review-giveaway.html

Aaron — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:29:16 -0000

And I Love Her is my favorite because it's the Beatles and the Beatles rock!

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/10/michael-buble-review-giveaway.html

Aaron — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:20:47 -0000

I learned that he is a Canadian! Go figure!

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/10/what-should-be-main-goal-in-scene.html

Aaron — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:10:00 -0000

HI there Copper. Thanks for the feedback. Obviously one great way to define the critical narrative moments in your animation is to act the performance out using a stop watch. Forcing yourself to compress time into the bare essentials so you can squeeze in all the required elements in the limited frames of your shot is extremely helpful. Video taping your performance also adds to your critical eye as you can watch it over and over again and even show it to others to see if the narrative registers strongly with them. If acting isnt your thing, try directing. Get a friend or relative to do the performance on camera for you and direct them as best you can. If that still doesnt work, sketch the key poses. Never sketch anything ambigous when doing this exercise. The pose, all by itself, should register the critical moments in the narrative. They are like self-contained stories. Notice how none of these examples have anything to do with actually sitting down and animating. Not locking these concepts down before sitting down to animate is the worst thing you can do. I call these guys "arm chair animators". Get out of your chair and make sure the blueprints of your narrative have been layed out before even keying a single pose in maya. Good luck!

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/10/what-should-be-main-goal-in-scene.html

Aaron — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:34:00 -0000

Thanks Jess! I appreciate the positive feedback. I have a handful of much longer articles coming soon, but I wanted to keep this one short and sweet.

Cheers!

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/10/how-do-you-make-unappealing-character.html

Aaron — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:41:00 -0000

Hi Grejotte. Thanks for the question! A broken rig or a poorly weighted character is going to cloud the quality of the animation, there is no question about that. A broken rig should be avoided at all costs if you cannot fix it yourself, or if you are not in a production pipeline and having it fixed by someone else is impossible for some reason. If you are unable to achieve the poses you need, then clearly you will not be able to execute the animation at the level you wish. If the problem is weighting, then I would suggest parenting rough pieces of polygonal geometry to the character's joints, creating what some of us call a low-res "tootsie" character. Yes, Tootsie just like the chocolate rolls. By parenting the pieces you keep the rig light, and you can then hide the poorly weighted geometry, and work only with the new low-res character. You may get some intersections between the pieces when posing the character, but this will bother you a lot less than distortion in the geometry, caving in, or twisting, which are common symptoms of bad weighting. You can put all the tootsie pieces on a layer and easily hide them when you wish. Do this until the weighting issue are fixed by yourself or someone else. If this is not possible for some reason, then personally I would only ever show the tootsie geometry when presenting the animation. The poorly weighted geometry will only serve to detract from the animation. But remember, poor or uncreative design, which is what I wrote about, is VERY different from broken design, like broken rigs or incorrect weighting. So in the case of the latter, I do believe it can detract from the quality of the animation, but this is purely because these issues are "wrong" and do not exist in the character's universe, if that makes sense.

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/11/how-does-creating-animation-for-films.html

Aaron — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:27:00 -0000

Hi Jason, thanks for posting.

That is partially true. I say partially because you can get to work on some pretty amazing in-game animation. The animators working with me on Rainbow: Vegas got to work on some really cool scripted events. These are narrative based custom animations, often with multiple characters interacting with each other. This can be way more challenging than many types of shots you may get on a film project. Of course I wont lie to you. Working in games can have a lot of cycles, and short animations that are required to create blends between other animations. But games have come a long way, and the public's expectations of game animation has increased dramatically over the years as the technology has evolved. So if you are someone who likes to brainstorm, figuring out how to push the envelope within the constraints of the system, and if you are someone who can handle a mix of both cool and not-so-cool animations, then you could find the gaming pipeline very fulfilling. You can work on tons of film shots that offer little to no creative fulfillment. But the point of my article was to express how the immediate need for a high level of aesthetic quality is very different between the two pipelines. If you can live with that, then games can be an awesome place to be.

Cheers! I hope that helps :)

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/11/how-does-creating-animation-for-films.html

Aaron — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:34:00 -0000

That is true Pawel. But remember, cutscenes and cinematics in games are VERY often completely different teams than those working on in-game animations. My article is specifically about the difference between film and in-game pipelines. Most cinematics or cut-scene animations are created by a team modelling themselves on a film pipeline. It's all pre-rendered right? So they wont succumb to the same limitations as an in-game pipeline.

Yes, a lot of it is mocap, and it is infinitely more expensive to employ key framers to create custom scripted animations from scratch. But it does happen. In the case of Rainbow: Vegas I had many animators work on custom dialogue-driven scripted events knowing I would eventually mocap many of those events as we had hundreds to go through. Even if it is just to create rough blocking of scripted animations to get them into the engine while the project waits for a mocap date to come along, an in-game animator can be greatly challenged and greatly fulfilled by the needs of the project.

But it is important not to confuse the cinematics team with an in-game team. You can be hired to work on in-game animations and never get to touch a pre-rendered scene. The cinematics teams could be in another building or even another country! They could be part of the company, or outsourced to another company.

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/11/how-does-creating-animation-for-films.html

Aaron — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:22:00 -0000

Hi again! We're talking about the same thing but you are referring to cut-scenes where I repeatedly refer to scripted events. If you take a look at my previous comments where I refer to scripted events (think cut scenes here), you'll see that we actually agree with each other. I usually think of cut-scenes as pre-renders, but that is not always the case, and this is where I probably mis-led you.

Cheers!

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/11/how-does-creating-animation-for-films.html

Aaron — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:41:00 -0000

Hi Steve! Thanks for posting! You have an "artist's complex". I just made that up hehe :) What I mean is, you are never convinced your work is really good. Well guess what? Most of us, even with years and years of experience, are never really convinced our work is good. A lot of us think of animation as an extremely difficult craft. Sure, you build confidence and get better and more efficient over the years, but as an artist you have a constant desire to grow and evolve, and you always see your work as something that could be better if you just had more time or more guidance. believe it or not, these feelings about your work are extremely healthy. Because it means you are always itching to do better. So to answer your question, you are never truly convinced you know what you are doing. Every shot is a new puzzle, every animation a new challenge. The simplest animations can make you crazy, and what you thought were the most complex might be fairly easy for you. You are not alone in these feelings. Any time I receive a new shot, I go through the psychology of "what if I cant get it", "what if people see it's weak", "what if my bosses lose confidence in my abilitie". In certain ways, that mentality can be your strength.

Now, about experience. I have looked at your work on AM. I can easily tell you that you are doing a great job. You are only in term 2 and already producing better animations than I ever did in that amount of time. Those people with more experience than you are your life line actually. Grow through them. You always want to work in an environment where you can learn from your peers. Once you stop learning then it's time to move on. You are definitely on the right track. Absord it all, keep learning, and try not to sweat the psychology part. Just create, create, and create some more. It will all click. But speaking for myself, it will probably never click 100%, and that's what will drive you.

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/11/how-does-creating-animation-for-films.html

Aaron — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:15:00 -0000

Probably shouldnt post on my wife's account! :)

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/11/how-does-creating-animation-for-films.html

Aaron — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:32:00 -0000

Hi Carlos.

The animator doesn't actually know how to create all those cycles. Creating animation and any other assets for a game is purely iterative. The speed of the animation, how easily the key poses read when playing back the animation, where the animation cycle starts, and the number of transition animations you create around that cycle, are all unknowns. This was essentially the point of my article. In games you simply have to keep building, working extremely closely with the programmers and game designers to build a complex system based around the abstract concept known as "fun". For example, on Rainbow: Vegas we created animations for the same gameplay systems for years. In some cases, a simple game design change could wipe out tons of animations and force us to rebuild them in a different way. In other cases, we couldnt guage how fast or slow animations needed to be because game design had to create a fun balance between playability and realism.

As for Assassin's Creed, I do not know the specifics of how animation was built for that game. I am fairly sure they used an innovative system that greatly differed from the way we built animation for the games I worked on. But unfortunately I do not know the specifics. But I can definitively tell you that no matter what technology or methodology is used for creating and implementing game animation, it is always iterative and there are absolutely no shortcuts.

I hope this helps!

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/10/what-should-be-main-goal-in-scene.html

Aaron — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:10:00 -0000

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/10/what-should-be-main-goal-in-scene.html

Aaron — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:34:00 -0000

Thanks Jess! I appreciate the positive feedback. I have a handful of much longer articles coming soon, but I wanted to keep this one short and sweet.

Cheers!

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/10/how-do-you-make-unappealing-character.html

Aaron — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:41:00 -0000

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/11/how-does-creating-animation-for-films.html

Aaron — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:27:00 -0000

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/11/how-does-creating-animation-for-films.html

Aaron — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:34:00 -0000

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/11/how-does-creating-animation-for-films.html

Aaron — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:22:00 -0000

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/11/how-does-creating-animation-for-films.html

Aaron — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:41:00 -0000

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/11/how-does-creating-animation-for-films.html

Aaron — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:15:00 -0000

Probably shouldnt post on my wife's account! :)

Re: http://www.animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/11/how-does-creating-animation-for-films.html

Aaron — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:32:00 -0000

Re: http://www.critshappen.com/2009/05/durotar-realms-update.html

Aaron — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:49:00 -0000

I ran the Haruka team and barely got the win. Im glad you won the next one and qualified for day two. I failed to top 8 on day two but still had a great time.

Re: http://www.masonchang.com/2009/01/garbage-collection.html

Aaron — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:49:00 -0000

it's worth noting here that this trick works because the things to which the pointers point are guaranteed to be aligned to word boundaries, thus the bottom two bits of the pointer would be zero anyway.

This is a fairly old trick and is used by many programming language implementations (off the top of my head Matz's Ruby, OCaml, and a handful of lisps all do this).

Re: Intelligent-design ruling could affect Ohio schools - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Aaron — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 15:51:00 -0000

Obviously there are gaps in both theories, but regardless of religious agendas the two should be compared and taught. If we fail to compare and teach both, we fail to challenge ourselves to push the boundries of what we know already. If Evolution was an exact science, my support would be with its teaching, however, until it is proven otherwise, it is not fair to eliminate other venues. For those out there that think Intelligent Design pushes religious views, the same could be applied to those that teach and preach Darwins theories. It comes down to a battle of beliefs; some believe the theories of Darwin, some believe a higher power is at work. One of my classes in college compared the two theories and really opened my eyes to ideas and thoughts on both sides of the spectrum. By eliminating the offering of a different view we are teaching our children that it's ok to put limitations on what they are capable of doing and to never explore the unexplained. Have we come so far???? As far as Jims comment of fraud, c'mon!!! Something must have rubbed you the wrong way. With all the questions you pose for ID (i.e. who created the intellegent designer), the same can be said for evolution (where are transitional forms, what caused us to be here to beging with - nothingness??? How did nothingness become something, what pushed it, etc... They are beliefs and theories. As long as they are beliefs and theories, they need to be offered together.

Re: Back After The Break….

Aaron — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:53:39 -0000

Many practicing Chiropractors still don't believe in the germ theory of disease and are confident that they can treat things like infections and cancer through spinal manipulation and the fictional "sublucattions". I was going to have a longer rant after reading that email but I assume many others aired similar thoughts to mine. Thank you for self editing and not perpetuating the misinformation and propaganda of pseudosciences flag ship, chiropractic. Much respect.
And to Grace. There was actually heaps of scientific proof that the world wasn't flat long before Columbus went on his boat trip and there is heaps of scientific evidence that the basic mechanisms of that chiropractic say they are manipulating don't even exist.

Re: Support Your LBS?

Aaron — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:29:25 -0000

LBS support has to be a 2 way street. If the LBS wants what the consumer has to offer (their money) then the LBS needs to give the consumer what they want which is in part cheaper prices. As beautifully romantic the notion of supporting the LBS is I work too hard for my money to have to prop up a LBS that isn't servicing my needs. I don't think it's all the LBS's fault but the business model has to change and the winging needs to stop. The internet isn't going away. They need to adapt to survive and part of that adaption is to make the distributors more accountable. At the moment the distributors are the ones killing the LBS. If they looked after the LBS better then the LBS could look after the customer better and more business would flow through them both. Support the LBS? I'd love to but they need to support me as well.

Re: The Ultimate Bike Room

Aaron — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:14:46 -0000

Does he have a separate room for weight lifting?

Re: What You Missed This Morning…In America

Aaron — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:00:01 -0000

Wow.. awesome. great photos

Re: Creationists Pollute Young Minds at Museum on Nightline - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Aaron — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:08:00 -0000

Those dipshits.

Evolution can't be observed--fine.

Creationism can't be observed--fine.

Evolution is an assertion based on observed phenomena. Creationists attempt to interpret *some* observed phenomena to "prove" a pre-existing assertion based on unobserved phenomena.

Holy fuck! Why is that so hard for them to understand?

Re: http://igorandandre.blogspot.com/2008/07/few-ideas.html

Aaron — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:26:00 -0000

a and f are the most awesomest...

Re: http://blog.thegreenasterisk.com/2007/04/mcfly-or-wheres-hover-board.html

Aaron — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:55:00 -0000

Hoverboards will exist by 2015, if not, before then.

www.hovertech.com are the only company in the world(as far as i know) that is working on the technology. And let me tell you, they are very close to making it a reality.

Re: Adobe OnAir Seattle

Aaron — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 16:56:52 -0000

Thanks Fil!

Re: Open Source Journalism

Aaron — Mon, 15 Nov 2004 06:49:23 -0000

how funny indeed, I work for the company who provides the software for the Northwest Voice ;) [ http://www.iupload.com ]

Re: 100 best first lines from novels | Jack Baty says...

Aaron — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 10:15:05 -0000

There was a story that made national news a few years ago, “Pitbull turns on owner.” The media ran with it like their asses were on fire. After some research, the truth behind the story was indeed the dog did attack her owner but only because it was fed up receiving its daily beating and abuse. The truth is if you take all of the bully breeds (bull terriers, am staffs, pit bull terrier etc..) combined, these breeds do not make up 1% of the dog bites on humans reported in 2005. And what dog breed was the number one offender last year and 3yrs running? Drum roll please.....The Labrador Retriever. Why the all american lab you ask? Because millions of families own them, and the odds of an abusive relationship leading to a dog bite are greater mearly based on odds. The fact is any dog can bite, but if raised in a loving home, especially a pit bull breed the odds are 0%. Treat them with love and respect and that is exactly what you receive in return. Congrats again on your new family member and welcome to the bully club.

Re: More new web apps I like | Jack Baty says...

Aaron — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:49:52 -0000

Americans who still think that our “leaders” of our moneyocracy had nothing to do with 911, might also still believe that the pilgrims celebrated thanksgiving with the native americans as depicted in our history books. Its time for a wake up call America. What a whole fleet of japanese bombers can cross the pacific completely undetected to ignite WWII? Oswald fires two shots from different angles within seconds to kill Kennedy? Somalia, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Grenada, Panama, Afganistan hosted by a CIA trained Bin Laden etc...And now most recently the twin towers “imploding” perfectly where they stand. No “bought and paid for” news folks even asked the real questions. If you look to find the truth you will find it, the problem is no one wants to really know. So hey everyone, just sit back with your starbucks double latte, put on some “American Idiot” , and enjoy your happy meal. Everything is going to be alright. Power to the people!

Re: More new web apps I like | Jack Baty says...

Aaron — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 16:21:46 -0000

Oh Carrie, Im very patriotic and a realist. Power belongs to the people not the money machine and the special interest groups. If you were to be shown the truth would you believe it? Where do you find your truth? The Today Show? And more importantly do you really want to know Carrie? I question therefore I dont belong here (America) is that correct? What style of Government does that sound like? Maybe America should round up us “free thinkers” and put us in camps like we did to the Japanese back in WWII, it sure worked for them. Im actually very jealous of you Carrie. I wish my world was really that black and white, filled with nothing but fluffy clouds and strawberry fields. Enjoy the double latte.

Re: More new web apps I like | Jack Baty says...

Aaron — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 08:42:18 -0000

This is what true democracy is all about. People talking, exchanging different thoughts, creating awareness...on both sides. Get passionate, get excited, get confrontational. I believe in the direct opposite of a black and white world. Because nothing really is as it appears. Live spiritually, live organically, live free! Love ya Jack.

Re: A couple of platform issues with rsync | Jack Baty says...

Aaron — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 13:25:23 -0000

Security is a state of mind. Viva la escort!

Re: Fun with Photo Booth | Jack Baty says...

Aaron — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:18:57 -0000

What a sweetheart. Okay we get it Catherine, your a lesbian, now take a big deep breath, and relax. Sincerely, The penis wielding rapist.

Re: New 08/09 Liverpool Shirts: Home, Away and Third

Aaron — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:01:15 -0000

PLEASE DESIGN SOMETHING BETTER! the first shirt was bland as all get out (and too much like Chelsea) Grey and orange? are they all keepers? And the third one is just gross.

Re: Chelsea v Manchester United: Video Evidence of Penalty Decision

Aaron — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:50:40 -0000

it WAS a penalty and Fergie should look at some of the decisions that have gone in his favour @ OT. e.g this unbelievable penalty :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CficxAxQw-o&...

and the Rooney dive Vs Arsenal in 2004. anyway, i'm not surprised by Fergie, as he believes his team have a divine right to be awarded penalties throughout the season.

Re: Flamini Signs With AC Milan

Aaron — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:27:01 -0000

A PLAYER DAT DOESNT WANT TO PLAY FOR OUR CLUB IS NOT NEEDED..

Re: UpsideTrader

Aaron — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:08:00 -0000

As always, good post. You got a lol with "that Uncle Ned is still around".

Give me a follow and see if you like my posts- theavidpenguin

http://theavidpenguin.wordpress.com

Re: Restraining the Gospel?

Aaron — Mon, 02 May 2005 20:11:15 -0000

Radical Reformission. You might like the book, it's very interesting. I'd recommend it.

In ninety nations, people spend less each year than we in the United States spend on our garbage bags.

Each year more Americans declare bankruptcy than graduate from college

We have twice as many malls as high schools.

We spend more on shoes, jewelry, and watches than on higher education

Our supermarkets have 250 percent more items than they did twenty years ago.

Parents spend six hours shopping each week, and fourty minutes playing with their children.

Only one-fourth of shoppers have a particular purchase in mind when they go to the mall

Seventy percent of Americans visit a mall each week; that's more than visit houses of worship

The assumption that everyone is a customer to be marketed is a great pitfall for those who proclaim the gospel, because we tend to cast God as a product, and as mainstream a product as possible. After all, scriptural teaching about the curse, death as the wages of sin, the flooding of the earth, the killing of Egyptian babies, the slaughter of erverts in Sodom and Gomorrah, and the fiery torments of hell is a tough sell even for the best of marketing firms.

Yet today everything from sex to Jesus is pimped, since some preachers have traded in prophecy for pandering. Meanwhile, people have become so seasoned from the years of direct mail, online pop-up ads, commercials, and the endless parade of advertising on everything from billboards to ball caps that they tend to view the church as just another business and the preacher as yet another huckster.
The Radical Reformission, Mark Driscoll. (p.170-171)

Re: Kanka - Alert

Aaron — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:57:26 -0000

"But then seeing the artist is from France, I thought maybe he might have had Turkish friends who called him that way, or maybe it means some other thing in another language, not sure!"

Or maybe he was a turkish man from the future in a past life, or maybe his name is aknak but he decided to spell it backwards to be goofy... ;-P

Re: Justin Timberlake + Beyonce = R&B Goodness

Aaron — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:29:56 -0000

this song is really nice, the duet sounds amazing

Re: 30 stockton day 3

Aaron — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 00:23:00 -0000

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Re: 30 stockton day 3

Aaron — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 00:24:00 -0000

Watch out for the old ladies in Chinatown when you take the 30. When the bus is nowhere around they hobble around like Yoda but when the bus pulls up suddenly they're all elbows, shoulders and knees. Serious ass-kickers. Beware.

Re: 30 stockton day 2

Aaron — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 00:27:00 -0000

You only think that was a hairdo.

Re: 30 Stockton

Aaron — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 00:38:00 -0000

If Carroll can go to China, so can you.

Re: driving like a sane person & blomit

Aaron — Sat, 13 Aug 2005 17:12:00 -0000

What do you call blogs that are updated like twenty times a day and rarely offer much consequence? I see those from time to time and it weirds me out. Do I need to know that someone started eating dinner and then, in a different post tweny minutes later, finished eating dinner? Come up with a word for this!

Re: BARACK OBAMA -THE WINNER OF THE IOWA CAUCUS

Aaron — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:49:00 -0000

I'm so happy and proud right now. We have a long way to go, but it shows us again that Hope, Love, Goodness and Dignity will always win in the end.

C'mon America, cast your fears aside and look to the FUTURE!

Re: Tom Waits tickets back on sale

Aaron — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:58:45 -0000

I have two tickets for the Paris 24/7 show to sell. Yes I know it is ID and it is taken care of.

trancegress@hotmail.com

Re: Less is more when updating news on Twitter

Aaron — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:02:00 -0000

For breaking news, we send an email. More local eyeballs see that than probably anyone who will ever use Twitter.

BTW, I see we're both following the same question about multiple accounts on twitter. Twitter should get on top of that.

Re: Go read Peter

Aaron — Wed, 01 May 2002 01:23:22 -0000

You guys both kick ass, thanks for sharing.

Re: Go read Peter

Aaron — Wed, 01 May 2002 18:47:45 -0000

I wanted to also thank you, Richard, for helping me rid myself of using the Opera browser. On the LGF thread you mentioned Pop-Up Stopper, I tried so many so-called pop-up blockers before -- freeware and shareware -- and I kept going back to Opera for the true freedom but I must say Pop-Up Stopper is amazing and I can now use IE again. I can now view sites the way they're supposed to be viewed -- with images and javascript on for starters.

I made myself twenty bookmarklets for use in IE because I got used to Opera's keyboard shortcuts.

Richard, for future reference, if I ever want to contribute a link in one of these comment boxes, can links be live by typing HTML (

Re: Eminem and The New Yorker

Aaron — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 18:07:00 -0000

I've made a date to go vote with my old roomie. I've found partnering up for the task makes it more difficult to flake on voting.

Re: Where do I go from here?

Aaron — Fri, 05 Nov 2004 17:50:00 -0000

Rick - forgive me if this sound preachy - I feel like you in this, but I've had to remind myself that at night I go to sleep in a comfortable bed. There are some in the world that sleep on the floor because of poverty or worse, because their homes are being riddled with bullets at night and the floor is the safer place to be.

The problems we face over the next 4 years may be substantial, but face it - they are the problems of the privileged. We do have tools at our disposal to fight what we view as ignorance and in some cases downright hatred. To not be like them, we have to have a clear view of who we are and our capablities.

I know that I can write in my blog almost everyday. If I can do this, than I can write a letter or send an e-mail to every politician that I hear on the news that pisses me off. What if each of us did this? We now can use the motivation of the scared and angry to spearhead efforts towards stating what we find to be unacceptable. Rosa Parks was just one woman who refused to accept the state of things. You and I have never had to suffer the prejudice that a black woman not so very long ago faced.

What you have said is of interest - it mirrors what many of us are feeling. No doubt you will have a lot more interesting things to say.

As far as being doomed - I can't help but smirk at that. We live in a country that is a world power - the largest world power where the threats of terrorism are the lesser than that of any other place on the planet. If you are speaking of doom as that of our species, well that makes more sense but I think it is a safe bet you and I will live to see old age.

Again I'm sorry for the lecture - but I have to think that there are solutions to the present day situations we are facing. I'm not exactly sure where I'm going from here, but I'm going somewhere with the atittude that things will change. Remember the elected officials still work for us as well as the others.

Re: Get over yourself

Aaron — Sun, 07 Nov 2004 15:57:00 -0000

Um - your welcome.

Me have flu 2. Ick. But at least we'll be better by the time you get here.

And for the record - not only will I have dirt, I'll have photos!

Re: Innocuous, Inane and Insane Wastes of Time

Aaron — Tue, 09 Nov 2004 13:37:00 -0000

I got him on my second try. (runs around the room doing the "I'm all that" dance)

I was Hoodoo from Lidsville. (Charles Nelson Riley in a Sid and Marty Kroft show in the 70's)

My 1st was Henry VIII which he got easily.

Okay now onto site number 2.

Re: Autumn in New York

Aaron — Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:25:00 -0000

Hey Man -

Sorry I missed you. Unfortunately I was busy with a memorial service over the weekend.

Re: Christmas Songs - My Favorites

Aaron — Sun, 05 Dec 2004 16:23:00 -0000

I take it you've read my rendition of Santa Baby...

Thanks for the phone call last night. I totally had forgotten you called until I came to read your blog just now. (I was very wiped-out at that late hour) It was nice to remember when I did recall.

Man - I wish you could have been here. I definately have to get to Chicago.

Re: A Note of Love to the Blogventioneers

Aaron — Tue, 07 Dec 2004 16:43:00 -0000

Trust me - the photos will be interesting. Despite the health minded, I'll be sure to get off the plane drunk and carry a flask should sobriety even attempt possesing me. The photos may be a little bit blurry, but I get around that by calling myself an artist.

I would love to come to Chicago - I was just saying that to Pony and Patrick on the phone. I still feel badly that I wasn't able to see you when you were here.

For the record - I only had forgotten our conversation for a brief period of time. My mind was preoccupied with finding my underwear and remebering the recipe for coffee.

btw - so send our Pua some love - she's got strep throat.

xoxo - Aaron

Re: Obama Tops Final Democratic Power Rankings, Edwards and Clinton Tie for Second

Aaron — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:37:42 -0000

Political Season Predicts a Clinton-Obama-Edwards Result http://politicalseas...

Based on polling data at Real Clear Politics Clinton is leading in the polls and if I'm reading their data right, the trending seems to be favoring her at least through 12/13/07. The results are within the margin of error currently, but if the trending is right, it may be breaking back Hillary's way. Furthermore, Obama is facing a serious challenge from Edwards, who appears to be making a surge and his numbers are drawing him closer to Obama. In our view, Edwards does not have a real shot at the nomination long term, both from an electability standpoint and a resource standpoint. A win or even a close third place run though will keep him in the game for a little longer, but ultimately his campaign is going to succumb to the liberal, left wing lack of depth and intellectual honesty in his campaign. We think Obama will manage to weather this late inning challenge and hold Edwards at bay to finish a near second to Clinton. However, in our view, the Clinton campaign should manage to edge Obama out with a win in excess of the margin of error. Political Season says Clinton wins by a 5-7% margin of victory.

Re: Mel Gibson lashes out during ‘Apocalypto’ screening - News

Aaron — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:09:51 -0000

Hey Western oppressor, if God didn't want us to sacrifice humans, he wouldn't have made them so delicious!

Re: I Never Had Much Use For Book Learnin’

Aaron — Wed, 09 May 2007 08:48:34 -0000

Let's be fair... that writer was clearly not educated. ;)

Re: Who Polls Ballot Issues Best?

Aaron — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 07:31:26 -0000

Hmm... Your Ref I actual result is off. It was defeated 47-53, not 42-58.

Re: Colorado Independent » The Talking Jesus Doll Issue Has Been Resolved

Aaron — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 18:17:23 -0000

Sigh... They made the right decision the first time. Way to ruin a bunch of kid's holiday celebrations.

Re: Does the Pawlenty for Veep idea “border on delusional?”

Aaron — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:39:39 -0000

Pawlenty is a very legitimate VP contender I strongly disagree with my colleague, Professor Jacobs, that Governor Pawlenty's VP credentials are "delusional".

First, Pawlenty's relationship with McCain is hardly a detriment to his affiliation with another candidate later - he hasn't been bad-mouthing any of the other Presidential candidates, and McCain is well-respected by the others. Pawlenty could easily jump to a new campaign when McCain's ends.

Second, As a charismatic Governor of an (arguably) "purple" state, Pawlenty would be a great asset to most potential Presidential nominees.

Finally, on the "delusional" front, Pawlenty actually LEADS nationally, in predictive market trading on future VP nominees (see www.intrade.com). Not that this guarantees him being picked - far from it - but it is actually a fairly robust demonstration of a national estimation of the chances of him being the VP nominee.

Clearly there is a lot of politics left to happen, but the idea that he is not on every candidate's "short list" is quite an astounding underestimation of Governor Pawlenty in my book.

-Aaron Street

Co-Director, Institute for Law and Politics

University of Minnesota Law School

http://blog.politics...

Re: Does the Pawlenty for Veep idea “border on delusional?”

Aaron — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:39:39 -0000

Pawlenty is a very legitimate VP contender I strongly disagree with my colleague, Professor Jacobs, that Governor Pawlenty's VP credentials are "delusional".

Second, As a charismatic Governor of an (arguably) "purple" state, Pawlenty would be a great asset to most potential Presidential nominees.

Clearly there is a lot of politics left to happen, but the idea that he is not on every candidate's "short list" is quite an astounding underestimation of Governor Pawlenty in my book.

-Aaron Street

Co-Director, Institute for Law and Politics

University of Minnesota Law School

http://blog.politics...

Re: FOX ATTACKS! The Environment

Aaron — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:15:22 -0000

Differing scientific opinions? Yes, that is how Fox is portraying it.. but in fact, there are no different scientific opinions in the peer reviewed journals. Global warming is universally accepted by qualified scientists. Among peer reviewed publications on the subject there is no debate. The conclusions are that it IS real and that humans ARE to blame for the majority of it.
If you want to cut through the propaganda, read what reputable scientists say.

Re: FOX ATTACKS! The Environment

Aaron — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:31:59 -0000

Bill O'Reilly constantly tries to silence people who don't agree with him. He'll have them on his show, but he hardly lets them get a word in while he spews out his views. There is absolutely nothing impartial about that sorry excuse of a human being.
And as for those who say "if you don't like it, change the channel," that isn't the point.
The point is that you're exposed to half truths and outright lies when watching that kind of crap.
People who don't know any better will believe this stuff and then tell the lies, (which they believe to be true) to others. And so emerges the view that global warming is a conspiracy, and so people try to fight any action to combat it.

Re: Daily Show: Al Qaeda infiltrates FOX News

Aaron — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:01:22 -0000

@Raziorizzo

I don't think Netmonger's point was that we should have had no response to the 9/11 attack. It was more to point out that there was a reason behind the attack, and that if you look at things from both side, in a lot of ways we haven't been a whole lot better in the way we've gone about things. Though we do have a lot more resources, so we can at least do a little better about getting some military targets along with the "collateral damage."

And as a note to go along with that, not everyone who's politics/life style America disagrees with had something to do with the 9/11 attack. While you may think it is a great thing (and in some cases perhaps it is) to clean house for everyone else, I for one find it far too costly a path to continue. In every possible sense.

You know, sometimes I wonder what goes through the heads of people like you. I have come to the conclusion that there is a high probability you are either in Jr. High school or are just typing this way/writing what you are for shock value. Either way, nice talking at you. Have a great day.

* Disclaimer: Written at a workplace, but this is purely my opinion only and has nothing to do with my my employer. (just in case you ip log)

Re: FOX’s John Gibson: Bush “Made Sure You Have a Job” and “Homelessness is Virtually Over”

Aaron — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:18:15 -0000

Acebass. Please do the world a favor and kill yourself. Too bad it did not happen in vietnam.

Re: beespace : Paradox

Aaron — Wed, 20 Oct 2004 17:01:00 -0000

I know how you feel. Ever since September came around, I have found myself in such a whirlwind of work-related activities that my blogging priorities have been pushed down the list. It makes me wonder how some people are able to blog so consistently.

Re: beespace : Clumsy move

Aaron — Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:54:00 -0000

I like the new look here!

Re: beespace : Making a difference!

Aaron — Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:10:00 -0000

Way to go Bee! You deserve it.

Aaron :-)

Re: beespace : Rebels

Aaron — Thu, 10 Feb 2005 14:48:00 -0000

Eagle perches high
Eyes scanning for meaty fish
Swimming in the lake

Re: beespace : The Mug Shots Project

Aaron — Fri, 25 Feb 2005 12:52:00 -0000

Cool Bee! I wonder...how are you having your students use Bloglines with this project? Are you preparing an opml for them and having them upload it?

Re: Intelligent-design ruling could affect Ohio schools - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Aaron — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 17:20:00 -0000

south2003: you are making this a religious spat, not addressing the question that ID and Evolution should be taught side by side. I didn't say I was an advocate of either; I simply stated since neither is extact, they should be taught together; stop making assumptions. And men have nipples because within the first 6 weeks of conception all babies are female, gender changes after that period.

Re: Intelligent-design ruling could affect Ohio schools - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Aaron — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 17:27:00 -0000

I get really tired of seeing one side of a story. Evolution is conveyed as if it were fact; Who's to say there isn't a different way it all went down, maybe even aside from Creationism. Why all of a sudden does one man come up with a theory and now its science. Doesn't that seem a little rediculous. Creationism doesn't sound anymore plausible I agree, however it's a different point of view and should be expressed. Why is everyone so close minded, do you think its going to make more people believe in God. Is that a bad thing?? How many of us believe in something so different from that anyway (i.e. evoution- creation from nothing). Kinda sounds the same huh???

Re: Intelligent-design ruling could affect Ohio schools - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Aaron — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:16:00 -0000

Dave8:

I'm glad you took the time to break my statments down individually and respond to each.
As far as the Nipple, I was simply stating an answer to a question, not trying to rub it in his face. The point was there are a lot questions out there about our world. When people don't understand they tend to question a plan or a plan designer (evolutionists), only to find that they are being discovered by science.

I have studied both views extensively; for you to comment about me taking my nose out of the Bible shows me you so caught up on one irrevocable fact that any view aside from evoution would have to be based on the Bible. I am a individual who always questions the unanswered. When you state that evolution is not taught as fact, when is the last time you heard a scientist or a teacher of evolution say, "The world might be 4 billion years old"??? You never will because they, teach it as such.

I am bipartisan on the subject to be completely honest. I see complexities that can be explained by both theories. On one hand, I see carbon dating; I am aware of half-lives and how things break down only leading to one thing; a very old earth. However, I see the moon; and when we were landing on it for the first time; leading scientist were expecting feet upon feet of cosmic dust only to find about 6 inches of it; leading me to believe the earth is young.

I'm really did not come on this site to start a squable. I just wanted to gather insight as to why some are so against having 2 points of view!!! I appreciate everyones input.

Re: Intelligent-design ruling could affect Ohio schools - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Aaron — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 14:15:00 -0000

Ok this is my last posting because everyone in here thinks that just because someone says Creation or ID it automatically personifies God and that he controls everything (like we are puppets). If you are in a classroom disecting a frog, I can promise you you won't find directions in the Bible, that is ludicrous. Science simply defines and explains anomalies in our world and how they function. How many of you have seen ciriculum for ID?? I would wager none or very few of you. How can you be so critical of something you have never seen or researched. I have seen both, because I have been taught both. Both teach how a flower forms, how a-sexual reproduction happens, it tells you about how cells work at every level. It's not a bible class that teaches theology; this is a severe misconception. They are not that different with respect to how the earth and the heavens were formed and the fact that things were created not evolved. That actually comprised a very small portion of both cirriculum for ID. Believe it or not, science and ID can be taught in a symbiotic relationship. I'll be the first to tell you that Creation has gaps and lacks evidence (i.e. I understand if the earth is only 6k old we would not be able to see stars so many light years away), but evolution provides just as many gaps. Again, science is an entity that stands alone to disprove or verify. Although science has opened our eyes to many phenomenon, speculation is the best it can do regarding our origins, granted as is the same with Creation; guess it will continue to be a matter of beliefs or opinions. I greatly appreciated all your input, thanks and have a great day and holiday season...

Re: Ron Jeremy vs. Craig Gross - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Aaron — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:44:00 -0000

Can anyone find a video of this?
"A"

Re: Becky Garrison: Bathroom Humor

Aaron — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:41:48 -0000

God I hate when you people leave those annoying tracts all over the place (though they are a step-up from Chick-tracts). I do my duty by recycling them in large quantities.

Re: Brian McLaren: Knee-Deep in a Swamp

Aaron — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:12:52 -0000

I am educating myself and there are just too many red flags for me to wholesale buy into the Gore Garp. They have not eliminated the fact that there could be other reasons for these happenings around the earth. Look at Japanese Art over the centuries - Fuji has had its snow cap change all the time - and it took years for it to happen. Oceans rising - Florida is going to flood. Then why are they experiencing so many sink holes that are a product of lack of water? Yes the glaciers are 'receding', but the polar caps are getting thicker. So rather than being large and flat - could they be getting smaller but thicker? Same amount of ice/water...just distributed differently. Someone wrote an article on this site about the Greenland icecap receding at a rate of a football field a day. That is an average of 2 miles a month along the edge of the cap. Satellite pictures do not support this claim. So many things wrong, so little time.

Re: Video: Tony Campolo on Jesus and Taxes

Aaron — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:37:57 -0000

Tony C. try looking up "Dr" Kent Hovind.

Re: Julie Clendenin: Talking to Children About Tragedy

Aaron — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:34:16 -0000

3) where did Cho learn to handle automatic weapons so professionally, given he apparently had no military experience? Come over and I should have you loading and unloading my guns flawlessly in the dark after about a half hour of practice.

Re: Jim Wallis: Sam Brownback Says ‘The Poor Will Save Our Souls’

Aaron — Wed, 09 May 2007 21:23:06 -0000

Anyone who cannot accept basic scientific facts and theories is disqualified to lead the nation. The minute he raised his hand (and it's a yes/no question, no qualifiers needed, he should have been dismissed from the Republican presidential debate.

Re: Jim Wallis: Sam Brownback Says ‘The Poor Will Save Our Souls’

Aaron — Thu, 10 May 2007 17:18:16 -0000

But I would not hold his belief about the creation of the world against him. I would have to disagree Sarasotakid, the inability to acknowledge basic scientific principles shows an underlying deficiency in cognitive function, I greatly question his decision making capability.

Re: Jim Wallis: Sam Brownback Says ‘The Poor Will Save Our Souls’

Aaron — Thu, 10 May 2007 20:19:34 -0000

There are plenty of people with strong cognitive functions who are capable of defending the creationism. Sure, so long as it's not a scientific defense. Handwaving and magical beings can do anything afterall.
Remember, evolution cannot explain the origins of the universe, which essentially remain a paradox from a scientific viewpoint.

(I could anticipate the response here, but I won't). If you can correctly anticipate the response, then you know the question is already invalid.

Re: Gifted – Music

Aaron — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:38:22 -0000

This music is unique and sick. Coming from someone who isnt too into rap, Ill listen to this shit all day

Re: A blackbag that actually compiles!

Aaron — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 11:27:00 -0000

Am I blind or is there no license?

Re: Windows Live Spaces Debuts July 15th?

Aaron — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:17:00 -0000

Hi,

I just came to your site from a comment you left on The Spacecraft, I really like your site, You're doing a good job. Feel free to stop on by mine if you have time.

I'm also ready for Window's spaces Live it'll be fun.

Aaron.

Re: Things To Do With Instant Messengers

Aaron — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:06:19 -0000

luv ur blog su ann!

Keep up the fantastic blogging...

But do sleep early whenever u can=)

Re: Sigh

Aaron — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:58:21 -0000

byes su ann. Do continue to share n blog bout your experiences abroad...will b lookin fwd to posts in NYC! Good luck, msia will miss u..=D

Re: Gwyneth…Out

Aaron — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 21:19:00 -0000

hey dude. thanks for stopping by my blog. i'm enjoying making some Riverside friends... good folk! i'm looking forward to reading more of your posts... great looking family dude!

Re: Guestbook

Aaron — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:15:40 -0000

Name: Aaron
From: Evansville, IN, USA

Hey TC and Todd, just commenting on the OGG debate... but if you use OGG format files, then you are either using Linux/Unix or are at least familiar with Open Source software. It is quite easy to convert mp3 audio to whatever format you would like using basic open source tools.

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Admin reply: Aaron - thank you for comment. We had a discussion about conversion of formats couple of months ago on the Spacemusic Libsyn website. I hope this will not start a new one here! Only wanted to give my comment on the OGG question in relation to paying for a show. And... a brief history about the format I've chosen to produce the show in. That's pretty much all there is to mention.

The last thing I would like to see here is again an endless mp3/mp4/mpz/mpt/mpo/ohj/owr/ogg/m4a/mpeg67/xy9.... discussion... All will be deleted if that's going to happen.

Thank you all for understanding,
TC

Re: Guestbook

Aaron — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 05:28:41 -0000

Name: Aaron Dunlap
From: Evansville, IN, USA

TC, this is fantastic! Hard to believe there is another free podcast out there from you! Not saying that I don't like this one, but you know what I've always wanted to hear you produce?? an all uptempo podcast! I love taking the uptempo Spacemusic episodes and burning them to a CD for my car... they are perfect! Anyway, keep up the great work on this second endeavor!!

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Admin reply: Whooooo! Another free CD for your collection; isn't that wonderful? Don't forget to thank the artists too Fresh Air is completely based on the best talented musicians in this genre. We appreciate you're subscribed + enjoying the vibes Aaron, thanks!

Re: Album Review: Alicia Keys – As I Am

Aaron — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:50:06 -0000

i love this album. i like the snare.
this album better have nothing but new joints,
i was kinda dissappointed in her last one seeing that she just redid all of her songs from the second album.

Re: Less is more when updating news on Twitter

Aaron — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:02:00 -0000

Re: Devil May Cry 4 : All PS3 Themes

Aaron — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:30:26 -0000

Just to let you know, i didn't seem to get a wallpaper in the download

Re: Devil May Cry 4 : All PS3 Themes

Aaron — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:45:46 -0000

Oh, btw, im using a HD television. So could just be that. Any chance of linking the wallpaper?

Re: Man Utd (HDTV) : All PS3 Themes

Aaron — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:13:17 -0000

Nice theme. Lookin for 1 evry where. Best one i've seen.**** Luke he's jus jealous dat ders no gud Liverpool themes ou der. How many times did Liverpool win the premier league compared to united. 9-0 to united i think. Hardest league in the world.

Re: Titan Quest Review

Aaron — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 13:33:07 -0000

Japan is the Land of the Rising Sun, not China!

Re: Clearing it up with McLeod

Aaron — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 11:34:00 -0000

You indicated at one point that you believe Justin Masterson may ultimately end up in the relief role at the major league level. Has there been any development on his behalf that has caused you to re-evaluate your opinion?

Anthony, to characterize the drafts as "moneyball" is wildly incorrect. Also, I'm not really sure what you're getting at with regard to BA. If BA's opinion on the farm system is what matters to you, then you should be happy to know that BA has graded Jason's two drafts as the 2nd best and the best in baseball. If BA's opinion is irrelevant and it's actual major league results that matter, then I think the recent performance of Sox Prospects Papelbon, Hanley Ramirez, Youkilis, and Meredith speak for themselves as all four are products of the Red Sox player development system.

Re: Game consoles and all their dimensions

Aaron — Tue, 30 May 2006 12:48:10 -0000

The ps3 is 8726 centimeters cubed, while the 360 is 6616 centimenters cubed...isnt that more then mere micrometers???

Re: Spirit in the Machine - finding spiritual connection via the social web

Aaron — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:01:21 -0000

I was at a willow creek conference (I used to think those guys were pretenders) last week. Awesome.

A key take away for me was to engage in the pursuit of Justice as a trigger for spiritual growth. Depending on someone bigger than yourself can only happen in our lives if we take on tasks bigger than ourselves, and certainly Justice fits the bill.

The challenge came from a fellow named Gary Haugen - President of International Justice Mission (you got to check this shit out -crazy!) Thes guys are passonate about lifting the poor and oppressed - literally by saving people from slavery and prostitution in 3rd world countries.

Check it out: http://www.ijm.ca

Also, check out his book "Just Courage" - and check out this video of him explaining why he wrote the book:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_Tkrnh8KlAg

aaron

Re: A Mashup a Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Aaron — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:30:00 -0000

Lets bask in MY AMAZINGNESS.

no really, I'm cooler than all YOOOOUU's

*sigh*

puhh-leeez Soulja Boy?

only the Go-Go's could've saved this one :)

Re: I’d like seven more please…

Aaron — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:35:18 -0000

This is from memory, if I find the recipe and it's different, I'll let you know. My family background is fully Swedish on both sides and this is the recipe we have passed down in the family. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

2 eggs

2 cups milk

1 cup flour

1 tbsp butter

1-2 tbsp sugar

dash of salt

Blend all ingredients. Heat good nonstick skillet to medium-high temp. Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of batter to pan, depending on pan size, and roll to cover pan evenly. Cook until one side is dry and bubbly. Carefully flip and cook other side until slightly browned.

It's also great to add fresh fruit, cinnamon and sugar, cottage cheese, etc. to the filling. MMMMMMMMM.

Re: My first time in a mosque

Aaron — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 19:38:00 -0000

Salaam! I just finished reading this "article" while eating my pre-fajr meal. Thank you for taking me along on this journey. As a convert to Islam, I could strongly relate to what was written between the lines. Please stay "present" and humble and pay attention to even the smallest of signs on yor journey less you miss the exit and take the long way home. Are you familiar with the work of Zaytuna Institute in California? I serve as the audiovisual artist/engineer there and most of the photography, audio and video content on the site were produced by me, alhamdulillah. I feel/hope that you will find much benefit from the combined resources on our website at, www.zaytuna.org. Please do visit and your feedback/reflections would be much appreciated.

At your service, Aaron audiovisual@zaytuna.org

Re: N82 v30 Firmware woes

Aaron — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:07:00 -0000

jeesh? i smell a hard reset. hehe...

try reinstalling the firmware. connect it now and re-update to v30. give it a shot..

Re: N82 v30 Firmware woes

Aaron — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:57:00 -0000

Good luck buddy.. Hope you get your phone up and running fine soon

Re: Nokia DT-29 lovin’

Aaron — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:37:00 -0000

Nice. The psp on it!

Re: Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Camera Review : Interface, Sample Pics and Video

Aaron — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:41:00 -0000

GJ!

I think the 5800 camera needs attention on the next firmware update. The E71, having the same pixel count, takes better pictures. I've only seen that same "glowing white" effect on the E66. It does not look good.

Re: Idea: My 200-300 Favorite Songs of All-Time

Aaron — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:40:00 -0000

Fantastic idea, Luis! I'd love to see your favorite songs of all-time

Re: BubbleTweet Lets You Add A Welcoming Pop-Up Video Message On Your Twitter Profile

Aaron — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:31:00 -0000

Wow, that's pretty neat! I'll have to consider using it some time.

Re: Melty Blood: Act Cadenza - PS2 Cover

Aaron — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 02:24:33 -0000

what is the name of the anime?

Re: Skipping the iPhone? Me too

Aaron — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:58:00 -0000

rather then having a firefox plug in you could just use a social book mark like http://del.icio.us much simpler to maintain.

Re: A Republican Amongst Democrats

Aaron — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 21:46:04 -0000

Can you have an air of dignity when no one reads or replies. Amos is killing you in ratings, and TDW is killing you in hits...

Re: Lease v. Sale

Aaron — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 22:21:13 -0000

Abdul, why nothing on this, it was front page news...I don't usually agree with you, but this is something you should be commenting on...

Re: Lease v. Sale

Aaron — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 10:22:35 -0000

Abdul, day three and still nothing from you...

Re: Lease v. Sale

Aaron — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 11:18:52 -0000

four days of silence from Abdul...

Re: Lease v. Sale

Aaron — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 17:04:53 -0000

Well, Adbul, vacation or not (and since you're checking this, I'm going to say not), why are we on day five of silence from you? You say you are fair to all, but don't cover Brizzi's very public smackdown at the hands of the Indiana Court of Appeals? Day Five? Let's be fair...

Re: Silas Reed Will Be a Lion

Aaron — Thu, 07 May 2009 02:50:43 -0000

Hi Charlie..! -- Hahaha.. Why did you say so?! Anything wrong?! By the way, that monkey sure is cute! :)

Re: FAR Rant - July/August 2008

Aaron — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:31:00 -0000

Well, I don't have my score yet, so I can't tell you my actual success, but I felt a ton better then the 2 previous times I have taken this exam. I had studied a couple weeks with an old 2005 Becker book. I then found this site and purchased the Yaeger CRAM and the Wiley book. They were great. They matched my learning style perfectly. I wish I would have found Yaeger earlier. Hopefully I finished FAR and am now done studying and a CPA.

Re: CPA Exam Score Release Predictions - April/May Window - Wave 1

Aaron — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:13:17 -0000

I am with you, 33 with a preg wife and a 1 and a half year old.

In VA waiting on AUD and sitting for REG in 2 weeks, already got through FAR and BEC.

Re: CPA Exam Score Release Predictions - April/May Window - Wave 1

Aaron — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:29:51 -0000

Just hounded the VA aicpa - only BEC out and since their website is down if they dont get anything by the end of today then its a wait until Monday if released over the weekend.

Re: CPA Exam Score Release Predictions - April/May Window - Wave 1

Aaron — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:11:13 -0000

For VA the person I spoke with said they only get an email saying they are out and at that point they have access. Once that happens we can call at any point.

Re: CPA Exam Score Release Predictions - April/May Window - Wave 1

Aaron — Sun, 17 May 2009 12:19:28 -0000

VA audit is out, I called Friday at 4 and got my results, 84!

Re: CPA Exam Rants: April/May 2009 Window

Aaron — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:49:36 -0000

XBLR is the new way the SEC is requiring the submission of reports, its a way to "tag" data.

Re: CPA Exam Score Release Predictions - April/May 2009 Window - Wave 2

Aaron — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:48:55 -0000

VA works for the second window...my results are up for wave 1 taken in the second window, previous sections are not there. It was down earlier today but back up now. REG still not there.

Re: Talk of the Town

Aaron — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:05:23 -0000

You rock my friend.

Re: Pictures of the girls in the Monster Limo

Aaron — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:36:54 -0000

I love the design of your blog. It is really cool.

Re: Fan Mail: Im dumb… Really really dumb..

Aaron — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:30:46 -0000

Hey John , I have subscribed to your blog.

Re: Colorado Altitude Sickness

Aaron — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:09:39 -0000

The place is really good for vacation.

Re: Breckenridge Colorado Pictures

Aaron — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:20:33 -0000

Looks like you had a blast there.

Re: WEC, Florida Honnies, Blacc Wolf Pictures

Aaron — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:21:30 -0000

I love your pic at the bottom of page.

Re: Urijah Faber vs Mike Brown Pictures

Aaron — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:35:52 -0000

You are one fuckin genius man.

Re: Pathetic Asshole

Aaron — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:20:04 -0000

I expected some more rant from you.

Re: The Stretch Escalade Gets Here

Aaron — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:42:49 -0000

Kids simply love limos.

Re: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince International Movie Posters

Aaron — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:56:09 -0000

will there be a Hermione and Ron poster?

Re: Trailer for 'Shinjuku Incident'

Aaron — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:20:52 -0000

Will this new movie come to the United Statesd? I am a huge jackie chan fan and foreign film kind of guy.

Re: Trailer for 'Shinjuku Incident'

Aaron — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:22:41 -0000

This trailer looks extremely amazing.

Re: National Brengle Institute

Aaron — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:29:00 -0000

It's great that our leaders get together to dicuss these things, but what about our soldiers and other congregational members? Why can't we give access to discussion on theological topics to everyone? So many people are confused or don't know about the salvation army's theology. There's a conference down at geelong this month i think that i would love to go to, but at $150 is not an option. Could we explore the posibility of having regular forums where people can meet with salvation army leaders to discuss topics such as theology and mission? A corp could hold this and the cost to people would be significantly lower giving access to many people who usually couldn't afford it, especially young salvationists. This would give many in the salvation army the opportunity to discover more about what we believe and our mission, which would be especially good for younger people. What's your thought commisioner??? What's everyone else's thoughts?
Aaron

Re: Official Sneaker Templates

Aaron — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:52:23 -0000

so could someone make a template for New Balance?

Re: Twitter is a Conversation Hub, But It’s Only One of Many

Aaron — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:06:00 -0000

Booyah! Who's your daddy? Top of the list there, thankyouverymuch. :-)

Re: Sarah Lacy on Sarah Lacy and the SXSW Mark Zuckerberg Keynote

Aaron — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:24:00 -0000

everywhere I look lately she is blaming someone else for this event gone wrong. The problem was NOT the focus of the interview, it was the way she managed it. She needs to work harder and practice at publc interviews. It is an art. Being a good journalist doesn't mean you are a good interviewer. She lost control of the crowd and never appeared to have control of herself. Blame the crowd, blame sxsw, blame everyone by youself.

Re: Dan Schwartz Realty Acquired by HomeSmart

Aaron — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:20:44 -0000

Total combined agents of HomeSmart and DSR is 3,300. DSR was not 3,300 to begin with.

Re: Hey Welcome to my new site

Aaron — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:44:00 -0000

Yup I finally did. :D Blogspot is pretty easy to use, and just a plain and simple old fashion blog. So I figured why not.

Yeah... I'm so Glad he had that dream too. :D I loved having the day off!!! :D

Re: Babbling

Aaron — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:47:00 -0000

yeah! I will :P I'm thinking of more stuff to try and put on there now. Yup!!! Linux mascot it pretty fitting I think, they look cool. Linux looks and is cool. lol

Re: Awesome weekend!

Aaron — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:09:00 -0000

oh yeah it was! :D No doubt about it they are purdy awesome! especially Tori. But you already knew that. lol

Re: Wonderful weekend!

Aaron — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:32:00 -0000

Yeah... I finally did decide. I really want it too. :( But oh well. Once I get a job maybe then I can actually really get a computer that's worth having or using. Maybe even higher up then the specs I have now. Who knows. :) Thanks for the comment :D

Re: Clanwars Intro Test

Aaron — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:30:00 -0000

Oh yeah I bet I will have tons of fun. haha we actually haven't even started to much on the programming just cause the other stuff takes so much time and planning. But its coming along slowly but surely! :D You'll get there some day. Believe me its not as hard as it looks. Just a few concepts you got to grasp and it'll all be in your hands! :D

Re: Clanwars Intro Test

Aaron — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:51:00 -0000

Right now we are putting a lot of our time just deciding the method we are going to use for putting everything together and gameplay, storyline that kind of stuff. We started out kind wanting to do it for fun. But after we've done 30-35 pages worth of storyline... I think we can go a little further then that if we take our time and do everything correctly. So we won't be doing too much modeling for a while :P Maybe playing around some. Even concept drawings we are trying to go back and make sure in words any concept artist can pretty much picture what we want just by a simple description.

Re: Hey ya’ll :D

Aaron — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:10:00 -0000

Sweet! Sounds like fun. :)

I'll have to get the details of either or both of those from you so I can find out. So I'll pop on msn or yahoo this afternoon and try to catch you.

Re: Ding ding ding Update time :)

Aaron — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:05:00 -0000

I know it!!! :p I actually started to update the other night but got too tired. I'll update tomorrow afternoon :P Maybe... haha

Re: Bright and Early

Aaron — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:19:00 -0000

Yeah... I am mobile most of the time, but i'm normally there so if you ever want to feel free to send me a message.

Re: Progress at last!

Aaron — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:26:00 -0000

oh ok :) Just checkin! I'd hate to think it was you then suddenly find out it wasn't. That'd be scary!

Re: Back already and maybe not 100% Idiot.

Aaron — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:20:00 -0000

OH yeah! it majorly rocks! Its ok I've been writing a lot lately so unless you like reading boring stuff don't worry about it :P

Re: Switcharoo, once again.

Aaron — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:48:00 -0000

Vista really... I don't know why but I love how beautiful it is, and if you use some of the hidden tools in here you can actually get it going pretty quick.

Yeah... the G1 from T-mobile... hah they would have to have the most powerful pocket pc ever for me to use it. :P

@graywolf Actually I found that awesome program :)

Re: Twitter is a Conversation Hub, But It’s Only One of Many

Aaron — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:06:00 -0000

Booyah! Who's your daddy? Top of the list there, thankyouverymuch. :-)

Re: Sarah Lacy on Sarah Lacy and the SXSW Mark Zuckerberg Keynote

Aaron — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:24:00 -0000

Re: Run a background check on yourself

Aaron — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 15:20:00 -0000

Hey Dan,

First off, let me say that your blog is a great resource for all job-seekers such as myself. I am actually moving to Cincinnati, OH in mid-August/Sept and I'm looking for a Finance-related job. Unfortunately, as per your post, I've seen that finance jobs have slowed down in the Cincy area...and after searching on several job boards, I definitely agree. Any suggestions on any other measures I can take to ensure I get a job by t hen? Any placement/staffing agencies you would personally recommend? It's a lot harder for me since I'm an entry-level financial analyst but I have 1 year work experience in consulting. Thanks for any help/advice you can provide!

- Aaron

Re: More economic delays hit Metro Light Rail

Aaron — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:54:50 -0000

It's a shame to see this - this is the time to be doing this kind of building, to provide some employment and move some money through the system.

Re: Some of my favorite movies

Aaron — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:14:01 -0000

Also in 2006 (I think) a great Turkish-German film called Head-On, which falls into the category of "hard to watch," but is worth every cringe.

Re: Whoa

Aaron — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:41:55 -0000

I think Gregg's reason may actually be more pragmatic: I have heard that the governor wouldn't guarantee appointing a Republican to fill his senate seat, which would tip the balance in the Senate (depending on the Norm Coleman lawsuit against Al Franken's electoral victory in MN) to where the Democrats would be able to overturn a filibuster.

Re: Keynesianism Vs. Coordination

Aaron — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:49:00 -0000

Perhaps, dg, it's hard to respond to your equating the progression in Nazi Germany with the progression here and now because it seems beneath reason.

Personally, I was refraining from saying anything, even though it may have been my comment that sparked this fairly crazy debate, because it is just hard to know how to respond to something this preposterous.

Jews (and Gypsies and gay people, etc) were vilified in Nazi Germany because they were Jews (or Gypsies or gay). It was an issue of race, or sexual preference. Describing Jews as 'bankers' was a way to get people to focus their ire, to engage ethnic stereotypes, to inflame an existing prejudice. But the prejudice itself came first. That is not what's happening now.

Now, another thing about your recent posts, dg, that concerns me, is that you seem to be trying to claim a certain kind of authenticity by identifying a holocaust survivor whom you recognized in a film about Auschwitz.

If I trot out the survivor friend of my family who was a lifelong leftie, a doctor who was a proponent of, for example, socialized medicine, does that impact this discussion? Does it make my opinion more worthy?

I would have to say in both our cases it doesn't, except perhaps to illustrate that you cannot generalize about concentration camp survivors or authenticity. I would have to say it cheapens us. My apologies to my family's friend.

Re: Where orders emerge

Aaron — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:51:22 -0000

For what it's worth, I'm someone who started reading this blog on a friend's advice, and have found it immensely rewarding and edifying, even as it continues to challenge (or enhance, depending on the day) some of my deeply held beliefs. In addition to the authors' posts, I've been grateful for exchanges I've read or had, in the comments section, with Methinks, Daniel, and Vidyohs.

That said, for the past couple months I have stopped reading the comments for the most part, because I found too much of my time was spent parsing through reality-tv-style smackdowns that bore no real meaning or content.

So, as someone who considers himself a student here, some way of maintaining the comments as more than simply opportunities to vent would be welcome.

As I understand it, by the way, Wordpress has the widest range of options of any of the popular blogging software.

Re: Probably No God On The Buses

Aaron — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:52:48 -0000

Sounds like the Atheist Campaign should change its name to the Skeptical Agnostic Campaign.

Re: Book Review: Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson

Aaron — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:29:00 -0000

so, you don't care for unhappy endings?

Re: I hate my sister, she’s such a bitch.

Aaron — Sat, 12 Jun 2004 04:54:40 -0000

I HATE MY SISTER AS WELL SHE IS ALWAYS THERE AND WHEN I TELL MY DAD HE ALWAYS HITS ME I WISH I COULD HIT HER SO HARD THAT SHE WOULD BLEED TO DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Wrong Combination Of Words

Aaron — Thu, 02 May 2002 23:52:11 -0000

hey u'r aq right cassanova aint you.

You could have said[Option 6: Wow you look very feminine, very impressive.] JUST A SAGESTION BOSS.

Re: Short Notes: They Don’t Pay Me Enough To Accept Your Comments

Aaron — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:31:41 -0000

Jose comments like the one you received from that "teacher blog" are the reason why many popular bloggers in 2008 have permanently disallowed all comments. It's sad to see the comment area that should be used to spur conversation among people-no matter how divided the viewpoints and opinions-is now used as just another advertising tool.

Quoting merlin mann over at 43folders.com when he removed his comments function, "This is 100% my site."

Re: Fans get wish; cue the Cutler era

Aaron — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 17:49:17 -0000

With teams taking about Plummers strengths of rolling out of the pocket, its time that we have a QB that can preform in the pocket. I supported Plummer this whole season, but the Bronxs need spark and Cutler's big arm fits the bill nicely. Plus we will finally get to open the play book up a little bit more becasue Cutler can pass on the run and in the pocket.

Re: PMA’s Oscar Live-Blog, PART ONE.

Aaron — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:08:12 -0000

Hopefully this thread won't be a Slumdog fanclub.. I like it, but not on the level everyone else did.

Re: http://blog.inc.com/archives/2004/08/tshirt_controve.html

Aaron — Fri, 27 Aug 2004 10:14:16 -0000

DeeDee,
When you abort your next baby give it to me and I will hang from my shirt and have it say. "DeeDee aborted this baby". What would you think of that.

Re: New Kanye West – Heartless

Aaron — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:35:19 -0000

Francesca
This is so good. Very emotional. How can you guys judge something so personal?

We can judge it because heâ€™s releasing it for the public to judge. If he wants to be the best, people will have to judge him that way.

So please, spare us the guilt trip.
+1

Re: In Rainbows Exceeds My Expectations

Aaron — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:30:44 -0000

Honestly as much as I love Radiohead (I did buy the diskbox for christ's sake) I don't see how this, or NIN giving their albums away on the net is going to change anything. You're still going to have record labels because crap bands like Nickelback, and Avril are still going to go by the old model because they want to be super rich, and they want that "safety" of a major label. This is a cool thing to do, and cheers to Radiohead for doing it, but this isn't going to change anything as long as we still have "musicians" who buy into the "we need a label to put out our music and tell us what to do" method of being a rock star.

Re: Album Review: Alicia Keys – As I Am

Aaron — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:40:19 -0000

It is improvement over her other albumsâ€¦the writing is good, not to sure about the singing. There is a way too much screaming and vocal strain going on

Re: Green Day – 21st Century Breakdown, Album Review & Giveaway

Aaron — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:04:29 -0000

I wrote my own little review:

Green Day’s ’94 breakthrough Dookie was a thirty-nine minute ode to masturbation and sheer boredom dressed up in a pop punk sheen. Although a vital soundtrack to my college experience, nothing within Dookie indicated that some fifteen years later Green Day would morph into astute social critics crafting bitter agitprop, three-chords at a time. Friday the band releases 21st Century Breakdown, their 8th studio album, continuing where ‘04’s exceptional rock opera American Idiot left off, trading Bush-era frustration and anger with Obama-era resignation at the morass that remains after Bush’s departure from office. Despite Obama’s “Yes We Can” rhetoric Green Day are clearly not a happy bunch of boys.

Divided into three acts (“Heroes and Cons,” “Charlatans and Saints,” and “Horseshoes and Handgrenades”) 21st Century Breakdown is a narrative concept much like American Idiot was that follows a couple named Christian and Gloria as they navigate the minefield of issues that remain in Bush’s wake. Those issues are numerous and grand. Be it religious hypocrisy (“East Jesus Nowhere”) or government’s apparent apathy for its people (“21 Guns”) no target is sacred. And the title track may be the strongest Green Day song to date, a multipart piece lamenting the failed promise of our previous generations (“We are the desperate in the decline/Raised by the bastards of 1969”).

Granted, preaching of this magnitude may be a difficult pill to swallow from celebrated multimillionaires that were once so indifferent to life in general they couldn’t be pried off their mother’s couch. But by the same token not many bands are urging people to think, be active, wake up to what is going on around them and fight for a better world.

Re: Blinded By The Hype? Animal Collective – Merriweather Post Pavilion

Aaron — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:07:28 -0000

best album of 09, i don't care what else comes out. and you're right, when the drums break down the door on "in the flowers"...so happy. and as far as i'm concerned, my girls was the song of the summer if you like to dance around and feel awesome because you know there are still people making brilliant music in this world. p.s. check out "what would i want sky" if you haven't heard that yet (first ever official grateful dead sample).

Re: Benefits of nuclear

Aaron — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:30:06 -0000

Well, I didn't see my comments as being unreasonable or irrational. I based my opinion off of what I have learned about the country's history of natural exploitation. When we run out of the nuclear fuel stockpile that is, apparently, "waiting to be burned", I predict that we will turn to the resources waiting in the yet-to-be-mined areas of the country. That is a personal concern of mine. I understand the benefits of nuclear power and I see the benefits it has over carbon, but the fact remains that uranium is another finite resource that we have here on earth. I am and will remain open to the possibilities of any solution to the planet's energy crisis.

Re: What I heard about Forsberg today

Aaron — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:25:22 -0000

Forsberg will always be an Av...Something seemed weird with Forsberg's demeanor after the Preds put the Avs out of the playoff race, and I honestly felt that Forsberg knew after that particular game that he would try to come back to Denver...I think he'll be back if he'll take between 3-4 million, but no more than that.

Re: What I heard about Forsberg today

Aaron — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:04:59 -0000

If not for skill, let it be honorary to have Foppa retire an Av. Hockey is a respectful sport and we ought to act like that's the case. Forsberg must however show that reitiring an Av would be an honor for him, by accepting less or earning by incentives.

Re: Blogs of the Round Table: I Cannot Survive Without a Little Help From My Friends

Aaron — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:44:34 -0000

Difficulty ramps are necessary for achievement-oriented gamers. But difficulty isn't as important in exploration-focused gameplay, like that of Black & White or SimCity. It's not vital to every game.

You're right... Crackdown's a good example of a game that gets progressively easier and yet is still a lot of fun.

Re: The Produce Riddle Part 1: Organic VS Local

Aaron — Tue, 08 Mar 2005 10:33:27 -0000

I don't eat organic produce because it's carbon neutral or how far they have to travel to me, I eat them because I don't want all the extra chemicals and fertilizers used to produce them. If I can buy local I will, but if not I would rather they be trucked in from Mexico than grown with pesticides and other harmful chemicals.

This article clearly points out local is better, most people would agree, but it is NO reason to not eat organic.

Re: Larabar

Aaron — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 21:19:42 -0000

these guys have a sampler with all 8 flavors if you want to try them.

Re: Instant Survey: To Meat or Not To Meat?

Aaron — Sat, 24 Sep 2005 20:43:56 -0000

I tried very hard to be a vegetarian, but I learned the hard way that different people have different dietary needs, and some people truly need meat (particularly those prone to hypoglycemia). When I switched from a (whole foods) vegan diet to a (also whole foods) meat-based one, the effect on my health was profound (the new diet was also much healthier than the "normal" diet that preceded my extended experiment with vegetarianism). I still believe that factory farms are an abomination. I wish I knew the best case scenario for raising livestock -- i.e., with a diet based on grazing native grasses on marginal land. I wonder how far that kind of husbandry can scale.

Re: ForestChoice Pencils: Aromatic and Sustainable

Aaron — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:36:59 -0000

What's funny is that this is the only FSC certified lumber that Home Depot carries after all the pressure to stop logging old growth Hem-Fir forests in Oregon.

Re: Sustain MiniHome: Sustainable Prefab Now.

Aaron — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 20:27:47 -0000

I finally saw the miniHome today. Most people touring the prototype know nothing about the project, and Andy was happy to spend time discussing the details with someone who has been enthusiastically following its progress.

A miniHome like the prototype (which includes photovoltaic panels, a wind turbine, and a green roof) will cost a maximum of 145K CAD (about 126K USD). It's expected to cost much less (about 120K CAD) once enough buyers sign up; the prototype didn't have the benefit of volume discounts. That price includes everything, including delivery and setup (siting and levelling, seeding the green roof, etc.). The miniHome is intended as a turnkey solution.

The Whispergen option isn't all that practical currently. It would add at least $15K to the price, and it has to be calibrated for a particular blend of biodiesel. Andy really wishes it were more affordable; he called propane the "crack cocaine" of off-grid living. Of course, the extremely efficient miniHome doesn't burn much propane.

In Ontario, travel trailer residents can avoid property taxes (because the trailer is legally a vehicle). But MPAC is starting to assess trailers used as permanent residences. A travel trailer with a covered porch addition may be assessed, for example. Andy didn't think that would happen, but based on what I've read, I'm not so sure.

In summary, the miniHome is an extremely well-designed, eco-friendly, self-contained home. Could I live with the limited space, the not insignificant cost, and potential legal restrictions? I have yet to decide.

Re: Green Turtle Beats Hares In Canadian Liberal Party Race

Aaron — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 04:05:04 -0000

Tyler Hamilton, a journalist and blogger who covers developments in clean technology, commented on Dion's victory. He defended Dion by pointing out that: (1) as environment minister, he may not have been empowered to do much; (2) Dion called Hamilton at home this summer to discuss environmental issues.

Re: Thomas Friedman Wraps Himself in Flag and Calls it Green

Aaron — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:52:25 -0000

while i agree that friedman has some important things to interject into public discourse, i'm not a fan of him or the ways he goes about doing what he does. there's an insightful interview with the hard-hitting journalist amy goodman at

http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=06/06/07/1420208&mode=thread&tid=25

(from June 7th, 2006)

the transcript is interesting, but it's even more telling to hear his tone of voice and the way he avoids goodman's questions.

so while it's possible to learn from his arguments, it's just as important to realize the agenda he represents (as many posters here have pointed out).

cheers, aaron

Re: Build a Humane Mouse Trap

Aaron — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:09:41 -0000

For anyone who believes that normal snap traps are humane: I will leave you to judge what is and isn't humane, but you should be aware that these don't kill mice instantly. In my experience, mice usually take about thirty seconds to die, even when the bar hits them squarely on the neck. The only instant kills I've seen have been a direct hit to the head. True story: as I was typing that last sentence, a trap got a mouse right on the head, and it still took it more than ten seconds to die. Earlier tonight I saw the other extreme, almost a minute of writhing that left a bloody scene reminiscent of CSI. But anyway, you get my point. And you probably think I live in a house of cheese.

P.S. Thanks to all who have suggested trap ideas.

P.P.S. Mr. Howell - those who are criticizing releasing mice probably live in cities or suburbs, for which I pity them.

Re: Souped Down 1959 Opel T-1 Gets 376.59 mpg

Aaron — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:10:00 -0000

"This isn't as impressive as it may seem."

Are you kidding me Jeremy? Let's say you made something similar, with a top speed of 60mph, a little more weight for safety features, and it got, shucks, let's just say 1/3 the gas mileage that this car got back in 1975... That would STILL be 125 miles per gallon!! Isn't as impressive as it may seem? What's NOT impressive is that the average fuel economy of cars these days is around 25mpg. That my friends is irresponsible and repulsive.

Re: Chevy Malibu+ Lithium-Ion= Chevy Volt?

Aaron — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:35:42 -0000

Anybody seen "Who Killed The Electric Car" ?

Heard of the GM EV1?

So Chevy aint the first, but fingers crossed it takes off this time.

Re: Chevy Malibu+ Lithium-Ion= Chevy Volt?

Aaron — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:50:12 -0000

Anybody seen "Who Killed The Electric Car" ?

Heard of the GM EV1?

So Chevy aint the first, but fingers crossed it takes off this time.

Re: The 7 Best Electric Scooters: From Prototypes to Production Models

Aaron — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:58:54 -0000

It's awesome and simultaneously depressing. The most practical scooter runs just under 10 grand, and... given the size and top speed of it, odds are good that if there isn't legislation concerning electrics, there will be, and an operator will find themselves having to get a motorcycle license, as well as insurance and a plate.... more money to spend.

That's all beside the point. It bothers me that all of these, especially the Vectrix, are little more than toys for the elite.... the rich kids playing revolutionary, trying to do something better for the environment, yet for all the wrong reasons.

I'll stick to my gas-burning honda express in the appropriate months. It's 25 years old, gets excellent gas mileage when you take it easy (about 125mpg), and can be carried over the shoulder if need be. It's not the greatest thing for the environment, but it's better than most cars. Plus, it's a HONDA. Meaning that I won't have to fumble around and find parts for it because it was made by a Chinese companiy that might not exist after six months.

If Honda actually stepped up to the plate and came out with an electric rather than just a prototype, the whole industry would end up following the lead and these devices would become completely practical in the US. There would be a clearly laid out infrastructure to support it, and if you've ever needed a carburetor for an oddball motorcycle, you know exactly what I'm talking about.

The bottomline to all of this? If you want to be green, ride a bicycle above everything else. You can criticize my Express all day long against these electrics, but it's only used for trips that surpass 5 miles. Everything else is pedal powered.

Re: How About Sample Tees over the Weekend?

Aaron — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:31:00 -0000

Hello Rangga,

I think that if your readers like some of the shirts in this blog then they might like ours as well.

BeyondHelp.net has Funny T-Shirts, Offensive T-Shirts, & Wet T-Shirts

Even if you are not looking to buy a shirt just come and check us out for a good laugh. We hope that we can help you to have a better day or days to come with our site. :)

Thanks and enjoy,

BeyondHelp

p.s. keep up the good work Rangga

Re: Istanbul history along to Besiktas

Aaron — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:06:05 -0000

yes the UK lacks any idols of importance ,Gordon Brown is hardly an idol and yes Diana was the last good thing we had here .Good luck over there and keep blogging.Aaron

Re: Cool Cat Teacher Blog: Five steps to turn a tough day around (How to beat the Holiday Blues!)

Aaron — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:43:00 -0000

Vicki,
Well said. I appreciated this post very much. It's not always easy to be, as you say: "up."

I have lived and worked in Mexico City for the past 8 years, and though I now have a growing family of my own, I still miss my Mom, Dad, brother, and the rest of my family and friends back in Canada. I miss them even more during Christmas.

When I first came to Mexico, I had to face something I never had experienced before: Depression.

Being away from friends and family, having zero Spanish, and zero understanding of the culture and how to walk in it, left me feeling like I had fallen into a deep dark hole.

I think this was one of the most difficult moments of my life so far, but one of the most valuable. I learned something so deep about God: He loves to hang out with the broken hearted. During this time, I came across one verse in the Bible that God used to help me rule over my intense feelings of saddness. It's here: John 14:1 - Let not your heart be troubled; trust in God, trust also in me (Jesus.)

I learned that my thoughts, what I dwelled on in my head, led me to feel, and led me to act. I started "watching" my thoughts, and sure enough, I often found that they were dwelling on my "terrible" situation of being far away from "home", far away from "family" and lost in a language I could barely understand.

I started dwelling instead on John 14:1. Day and night. While commuting. While walking. While starting to feel depressed...I would relentlessly focus my mind on Jesus' words.

I found deep comfort, and after a few weeks, the depression died. Now, 8 years later, it's still dead.

I still feel homesick sometimes, but ...it's much different.

I loved your advice on how to change a tough day into a terrific one:
Starting right, I think, is the most important, and most often one I think I overlook. "Apart from me, you can do nothing." -Jesus. So true. He's where the life is.

Vicky, I pray that God blesses you with His deep comfort, the kind that goes right where we need it the most.

Your friend,
Aaron

Re: 404 : Server Not Found error - Blogger Custom Domain Blogs

Aaron — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:57:00 -0000

Thanks for the tip. I was pretty irked that my blog wasn't showing up.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/07/joe-meredith-pleads-guilty.html

Aaron — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:11:59 -0000

joe is definitely still making movies and shit like that dude. hes all totally extreme undergournd horror/ fucked up shit forever. that will never change on that guy.

Re: Gun stuff

Aaron — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 14:30:57 -0000

Seeing as Chicago's gun laws have failed to have any, if much effect, I prefer the State pass on wasting resources butting up against the Constitution.

Re: Caption contest!

Aaron — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 14:32:40 -0000

This is too easy: Dumb and Dumber

Re: Box is safe

Aaron — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:34:50 -0000

Operator has a point about merely looking at Box's history. However, it is consistent with the Gov' history of appointing political hires within the bureacracy that have no business being there. Relevant experience means absolutely nothing in getting an appointment from what I've seen in day-to-day dealings with several state agencies.

Re: Box is safe

Aaron — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:39:56 -0000

Another thought, I'm not as well-versed as I should be on the power auction, but it certainly seems that a lot of people believe the bridge is out up ahead, but everyone's just standing around waiting for somebody else to pull the brakes.

Re: Early voting debated

Aaron — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 16:43:41 -0000

Some, like "So-Called" are reading far too much into this or are just looking for an argument.

I think it's imperative that we have an informed electorate to sustain the strength of our deomcracy. I don't see where exerting a little effort to walk/bike/drive/bus to a polling station before or after work is keeping anyone from voting that wants to vote.

Are we too self-absorbed to be "inconvenienced" by voting between 6a and 7p a day or two per year? We've totally lost perspective of our values and have taken our liberty for granted if this is the case.

Leaving the polling places open for days on end just seems like more opportunity for the more sleazy amongst us to bus in voters who are unwittingly swayed to vote one way or the other, or are subtly (or not-so) bribed to vote. Just seems to open the whole thing up to more fraud, and Illinois is perhaps the last state that should be implementing measures that could increase fraud.

It's difficult enough in some parts to come up with election judges, so I wonder how that works.

Re: Question of the day

Aaron — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:18:53 -0000

In the name of preserving our local tax bases, I would agree with others on the sales tax on the Internet. I'd be a liar if I said it didn't occasionally effect my shopping decisions.

There's a push to get this done in a lot of states not named Illinois --> http://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/

Illinois, as one might expect, is back-assward on this. I've talked with Illinois' rep to this organization (from the Dept of Revenue), and it is my understanding that there's no push anywhere in the state to move on this and it's going to take a monumental shift in administration (collection, statutes) and political backing to get in line with all the other states adopting the streamlined sales tax initiatives.

I imagine the State will continue to fail to curb spending, increase revenues and fund it's long term obligations (pensions) appropriately, which is why I'm losing the desire to hang around my home state much longer since I have a lot of years left to live. In 30 years, either my wife's downstate teacher pension will be cut deeply, the contribution rate will skyrocket or our taxes will rocket to make up for today's failure to properly fund the system. With all the new funding initiatives, like the kids health care, the need to overhaul school funding, and two inept, corrupt political parties, I don't see Illinois solving its budget problems anytime in the near future.

Re: Obama to stay neutral

Aaron — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 17:11:50 -0000

That was my first thought as well.

- Mis...statement - Wednesday, Feb 1, 06 @ 5:25 pm:

ObamaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s statement: Ã¢â‚¬Å“Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Senator Obama believes the voters should decide the outcome of this election.Ã¢â‚¬Â

Does that mean when he DOES endorse someone, heÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s expecting that he, and not the voters, should determine the outcome?

Re: A play for the endorsement?

Aaron — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 17:45:29 -0000

These comments are representative of the statewide problem; everyone wants to debate who did worse in the past in an attempt to assign blame to today's problems. At this point, what good does it do to determine what % of fault Edgar or any other prior governor is responsible for.

We're here today, and today we have a choice in making pension/debt funding a priority or not. The current administration and legislature has clearly shown it's not a priority, nad has in fact exacerbated the problem. That's here and now.

I just hope to heck someone walks the walk real soon because the future financial health has already been compromised. I just wonder how much farther behind our elected officials are willing to let the state go just to save their positions.

I also wonder how many political hacks, voters and poster like yourselves are willing to watch this go on just so their party of choice can remain in power on the backs of our futures.

Re: Just in time for primary day

Aaron — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 02:37:06 -0000

I'm not an expert, but I'm curious... how bad a sign is it that you're an incumbent, and someone gets 32% of the vote in your own primary?

Re: Guv: “Stay tuned” on tollway leasing

Aaron — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 11:19:24 -0000

I don't like the idea of a private group making a profit directly off of a publicly funded state asset. If there's room for a profit, then we're paying too much and there are inefficiencies that should be addressed.

Re: Election results analysis thread – The morning after

Aaron — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 04:06:17 -0000

I just don't get it. This State's citizens continue to condone, or at best, choose to look the other way in the face of deep-seeded corruption. It's one thing to argue over ideology, but to give a pass to to what appears to be blatant wrongdoing floors me. Are we as a State trying to unseat Louisiana for some title I'm not aware of?

Re: Pay raise politics * Updated x1 *

Aaron — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:46:51 -0000

Do some of these Dems hear themselves when they talk? I wonder if they read their own quotes and think to themselves, "did I really just say that?"

Re: Question of the day

Aaron — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 11:15:54 -0000

Several counties use optical scan.

Re: Question of the day

Aaron — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 10:56:10 -0000

If the GOP can't knock off Blago with his laundry list of dirty deeds, I don't think it's even conceivable that the state GOP could defeat Durbin. Unless there's a straight, conservative version of Obama out there, I don't see how the GOP recaptures a state-wide office without a Democrat office-holder sitting in the defendant's chair, and even then....

Re: http://reinventingsdawheel.blogspot.com/2007/08/rap-session-scott-reed.html

Aaron — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:58:00 -0000

Great Rap Session! May God continue to bless your work!

Re: http://thehappyhospitalist.blogspot.com/2007/12/being-good-vs-great.html

Aaron — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 03:41:00 -0000

I couldn't agree with you more regarding the importance of showing respect and understanding to nurses (and support staff). I've decided that physicians and nurses have incommensurable perspectives on patient care, and that this rift stems from differences in our educational and training experiences. Physicians should keep that in mind when a nurse fails to appreciate the importance of something a physician requests, or asks what seem like questions with "obvious answers". Every question is an opportunity to teach. And being rude, as you say, is never acceptable.

Re: Question(s) of the day

Aaron — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:26:39 -0000

The site is tough on the Blackberry Curve. The most annoying thing is that I often start on page 1 of 4 (or 5 or 6) and have to really hunt around for the post. I think getting rid of most of the sidebar content is the easiest solution. Keep an ad if you need to and a few links at the bottom, but axe the rest.

STLToday.com (shockingly) has a nice mobile site.

Re: 404 : Server Not Found error – Blogger Custom Domain Blogs

Aaron — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:57:00 -0000

Thanks for the tip. I was pretty irked that my blog wasn't showing up.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/07/sox-make-two-deals.html

Aaron — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:53:56 -0000

LOL, Chris Duncan looks normal. How do you explain what happened to Shelley???

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/06/martes-shoulder-ok.html

Aaron — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:44:45 -0000

Marte is good when used properly, which is to get leftys out... make him the lefty specialist, and let Coke do whatg Marte was going before

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/06/game-61-yanks-vs-mets.html

Aaron — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:54:11 -0000

Bryan Hoch?

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/04/this-is-ridiculous.html

Aaron — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:38:00 -0000

The fans have only themselves to blame. They should be filling this place up, and not embarrassing the organization by not showing up. They have no respect for this team or the people that built this stadium. It's disgusting to see the place this empty because some chepskates don't want to pony over a few extra dollars.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/04/mark-teixeira-wrist-update.html

Aaron — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:57:00 -0000

Are you THE Liam Galagher, from Oasis???

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-stadium-highest-avg-ticket-price-by.html

Aaron — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:05:00 -0000

I am willing to bet the Atlanta Braves tickets are cheap, too. They have to be able to afford to see a game with the family on a trailer park and food stamp budget, LOL!!!

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/03/yes-beer-is-back-in-bleachers.html

Aaron — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:35:00 -0000

SWEET!!!! The lack of beer sales is probably the reason why the Yankees haven't done so well. Now that the crowd is able to drink again, people should be going crazy once more.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/03/312-new-stadium-photo-update.html

Aaron — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:45:00 -0000

OF COURSE they aren't done installing the seats yet, you numbskulls!!! There isn't even enough room there to get your legs in between the aisle.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/03/spring-training-game-11-yanks-tigers.html

Aaron — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:49:00 -0000

ARRGH!!!!!! Why isn't this game being televised?!?!?!?! GOD I NEED BASEBALL!!!!

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/02/monuments-get-new-home.html

Aaron — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:37:00 -0000

I will assume the monuments themselves are inside of the boxes???

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/02/he-shaved.html

Aaron — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:25:00 -0000

Thanks for the "vital" info. I might have just "died" if I didn't find this out today. It was eating a hole in my brain, lol.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/02/destruction-begins.html

Aaron — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:22:00 -0000

Still looks like the actual Stadium is intact to me. It doesn't seem like they have started tearing that section apart yet. Anyways, I won't be REAL upset until I see things like the facade come down. I hope they at least show some class and use a wrecking ball.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/02/cashman-crushed-over-torre-book.html

Aaron — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:36:00 -0000

Jeter defends Torre way too often. If he wants to make a comment, Torre should be able to accept that Jeter may be pissed at him for what he said.

Re: http://slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/01/postseason-rule-changes.html

Aaron — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:54:00 -0000

One thing I have to say I disagree with is the postponed games being played to completion. I prefer the 5 innings rule. And what if the game gets called with half an inning to play??? Teams have to book new flights and come all the way back just for a few minutes of play??? Sure, it ensures that one team didn't get screwed out of a possible win, but it seems like it's more money and trouble then it is worth.

Re: http://hgamer.blogspot.com/2007/06/open-worlds.html

Aaron — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:44:00 -0000

I didn't like Morrowind's complete lack of direction either, but I'm always praying for more open-ended single-player games. I don't buy games anymore unless they offer more than a couple weeks of gameplay, because games are cheap.

The main problem with Oblivion's open-ended gameplay is that the stuff you do off the linear paths has no purpose (beyond loot and xp) and little importance in the gameworld. Clear out a cave of goblins, nobody will thank you for it, and whatever refills the cave will be something predictable and equally meaningless.

Open-ended gameplay will be more attractive when non-linear adventures have an effect on the world. I'm hoping Two Worlds will offer some proof toward that theory.

Re: Lily Allen

Aaron — Wed, 17 May 2006 21:32:00 -0000

I often see artists as aloof and on a different planet, so to speak, and I even expect that now; it adds to their mystique and helps me identify them as an artist. When I start to read their innermost thoughts -- her blog on how that review upset her for example -- it brings that fantasy, a fantasy that the media likes to sustain, crashing down as you see how they're essentially like you and me.

This more direct approach to communicating with fans is certainly interesting. It often feel strange to me when real artists are added to peoples' friends list on myspace, and even weirder when they comment. It brings them down to earth so to speak.

As I don't like the London accent at all, I can't really get into her music. The backing music is nice though! ;)

Re: Lily Allen

Aaron — Thu, 18 May 2006 17:33:35 -0000

It had 3 years to grow on me. It didn't happen. Am ganna get tha bas to go daawn tawn. "Pronounce your u-s you flithy peasants!" says my inner voice.

Re: Track of the Week

Aaron — Fri, 19 May 2006 19:20:24 -0000

I found the Compassion a little hard to get into. Yes, yes I know I can happily listen to autechre for days a time in a state of blissful joy, but whatever. This track, however, is excellent. I love how it stops and starts at the beginning giving a sense of anticipation, and how it climaxes and then cools down with the gentle guitars and the self-help-esq vocals. Excellent,

Re: Track of the Week

Aaron — Fri, 19 May 2006 19:51:17 -0000

Did I mention the FLUTES at the start? I'm a big fan of FLUTES. A big fan. A big, big fan.

Re: Music and the Internet

Aaron — Fri, 19 May 2006 20:09:06 -0000

Music is an integral part of my life, and without the internet it'd be far less rich than it is at the moment.

Last.fm is great, it's such a simple idea, but yet so addictive. I don't know why I want to see a list of what I've listened to so much, but I do. I see my music taste as a little bizarre, and it's fantastic to find people with a similar music taste.

I hate to say it but I do like myspace as far as finding music goes. As long as I ignore the emo element of myspace, I don't feel so dirty. It's also interesting as it makes you feel "closer" to certain artists, artists who are actively using myspace anyway. The ability to receive bulletins on an artists new shows is certainly interesting, and I'd probably really like it if I lived in a city that wasn't musically dead. Listening to a track or three of an artist on myspace is also excellent.

If there were a p2p "revolution" at the moment it'd have nothing to do with the mechanics of downloading music, but how you find the music. For instance, before i'd just enter "radiohead" into the search box, and my music taste really wouldn't diversify -- diversification is important to me. The seminal points of my musical discovery came from two people I met in real life who told me about aphex twin and serge gainsbourg respectively. But now thanks to various communities (hello fizikz) and sites which link you to similar artists (hello last.fm and myspace music to a certain extent) my musical experience on the internet is far better. This is thank you to everyone on fizikz who've recommened albums and artists ;)

Thanks to the internet my music taste has gone from the beatles and cliff richard (hey i was 7 and it was the only music my household had!) to aphex twin, mozart, dj shadow and serge gainsbourg :)

Aaron (aka Weeks)

Re: Music and the Internet

Aaron — Sun, 21 May 2006 08:53:21 -0000

"Just bands, music and fans" that's a good tag-line ;)

Re: Unearthing MySpace Gems

Aaron — Sun, 21 May 2006 09:19:15 -0000

masha qrella is quite good!

Re: Hip-Hop/Hip-Pop

Aaron — Tue, 23 May 2006 04:43:44 -0000

Hip-Pop does annoy me. At least there's mf doom, aesop rock, mr. lif, outkast, etc. I love old-school Hip-Hop as well: a tribe called quest, early de la soul, etc.

There seems to be a hip-hop culture at the moment that has more to do with lifestyle that creating good music. I just don't think they care, wrapped up with what their record company tells them.

It's even effected De La Soul. Have you listened to their latest stuff? It seriously depresses me.

I can't figure out who's facilitating this culture. Is it the fan-base who want their artists to be acting a certain way; or is it the artists that are acting in a certain spoilt-brat way that the music buying drones lap up because "it has to be cool because it's done by hip-hop artists?"

Maybe there's a part of this fan-base that want "hoes and guns" and they like to see their "idols" doing this, so they can "live the dream" in a sense. I know there were too many quotation marks in that sentence, and I'm not totally sure if I articulated what I mean, but what I really want to say is: What the fuck have you done with my Hip-Hop?

Re: Hip-Hop/Hip-Pop

Aaron — Tue, 23 May 2006 07:24:56 -0000

I would agree there are many different reasons, but there is definitely a theme at the moment, so there must be common denominator somewhere, and I think you've hit the nail on the head with "money and fame" no matter how trite that is.

I wish the appeal of making good music would outweigh the appeal of money, fame and all that comes with those two. Oh well, I've been enjoying Aesop Rock today at any rate.

Re: Hip-Hop/Hip-Pop

Aaron — Tue, 23 May 2006 07:29:12 -0000

Oh, that doesn't really solve why people lap up this rubbish, and I don't think I'll touch on that as I'll probably end up as an elitest claiming that the masses need to be reeducated which no one include me wants. But seriously, 50 cent fans, dropped on their heads at birth?

Re: The Wizard of Oz

Aaron — Thu, 25 May 2006 10:25:04 -0000

It's hardly life changing, but I do like this. It's good quality pop music. It's a pity our (the uk's) pop music isn't like this. It remind me of kid koala quite a bit, yeah. I keep a look out for this album should it travel across the world to follow in the footstep of pop princess natalie umbrumliunglia. Right, I'm off to put on some kid koala. ;)

Re: Double albums/Double trouble?

Aaron — Fri, 26 May 2006 22:14:22 -0000

I'm not sure if this is predictable, but, Aphex Twin - Druqks? It's sublime!

Double albums are good when they take you on a journey, trying not to be too cheesy. For instance, a lot of the tracks on Druqks aren't filler tracks, but they're not your standard track that's trying to be a "hit" either; they're creating a mood.

Double albums that are trying for hit after hit normally fail though. It's hard enough to find an album with 10 or so really decent tracks, nevermind 20. You'd need a really excellent band to pull off a double album, a band like The Beatles.

The White Album / Indian Summer.

Re: Return to Oz

Aaron — Mon, 29 May 2006 18:45:55 -0000

Thanks. It sounds like trip-hop, or whatever you want to call it, may be entering the mainstreaming, in austrialia anyway. It'd be nice if that'd happen over here. It's shocking the amount of people who are completely oblivious to DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist etc.

Is this being made available in the UK then?

Re: Free DangerDoom EP

Aaron — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 22:08:21 -0000

mf doom aaaaawwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeasssssssssssssoooooooome.

Re: More Bits & Pieces

Aaron — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 22:15:59 -0000

Thor sounds good. MF Doom?

Call him jeej! No. Gavin! Imagine what your mother'd think: "I'm a little worried about Gavin, he's named his dog after himself and he's now talking to him, talking to him about me!" Ever noticed how dog is an anagram for God? Why wasn't that in the Da Vinci Code? He'll probably lead you to the Holy Grail too. Call him God! That'd be even freakier.

P.s. you're like a blog creating MACHINE.

Re: DJ In Korea

Aaron — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 22:25:12 -0000

DJ In Korea lacks a little bit of a edge that's required for my particular cerebrum melting musical taste, but thanks for pointing out oragami sounds. The first artist on that downloads page sounds like what I expect Herbie Hancock would sound like if you intravenously injected him with low levels of speed every four hours.

Re: DJ In Korea

Aaron — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 22:28:05 -0000

Actually, it's growing on me, changing me perhaps.

Re: Unearthing MySpace Gems

Aaron — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:50:09 -0000

I like Zeal's music, but the vocals don't seem to fit well. I like Moran a lot, particularly taken back. Moran is probably one of the best things I've heard on myspace (only probably though -- i've still a soft spot for that hugely disturbing Russian.) The others didn't really excite me that much.

Through following various links from those pages I've discovered Clap Your Hands And Say Yeah and Architecture in Helsinki, not to mention some bizarre french crooner. Hooray.

Re: Unearthing MySpace Gems

Aaron — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 18:45:54 -0000

I gave Ell three whole english pounds for the fizikz cause a while back!

Re: Tired and Ill :-(

Aaron — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 23:38:53 -0000

You've watched too many England games. It's understandable you feel under the weather. I'm sure if Joe Cole manages to score another goal like his last one you'll soon perk up.

I'm pleased Australia got through to the second round. I expect your neighbours (well ok, not your neighbours, but perhaps the televisual sort of neighbours) feel the same. If the socceroos manage to beat Italy, Italy may completely disintergrate as a nation. Apparently the Italian newspapers are saying this is not so much about the world cup, but Italy itself. But nevertheless, you've got to support the underdogs!

I'm looking forward to an exciting second round. Sweden vs. Germany, Mexica vs. Argentina, Portugal vs. Holland all sound very exciting.

My musical recommendation this week is Illinoise by Sufjan Stevens! It's rather special, that album. Rather special.

Re: Tired and Ill :-(

Aaron — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 01:37:53 -0000

I keep promising myself that I'll catch up on my music. But I keep visiting rateyourmusic.com's top 1000 album list, looking at an album, thinking "yes, i've been meaning to give that a listen", etc. I need a cerebral musical implant allowing me to listen to music all day.

Re: Tired and Ill :-(

Aaron — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 06:47:20 -0000

Not until it connects to my synapses.

Re: What The Fook Happened to…

Aaron — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 21:05:53 -0000

Wasn't the album suppose to be quite good? Didn't it get nominated for a presigious award - no, i'm not talking about "the brits"; prestigious?

I remember the track, mark and lard finding it, and the number one that came next: beetlebum by blur. I think I was around 12 then, a time when I actualled took notice of the charts.

Sub-question: Apart from White Town, has Derby actually produced anything of worth. "Sheep" is not a valid answer.

Re: showing off hulu

Aaron — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:49:00 -0000

I finally got in the Hulu Beta and it was really cool to see Conan on there.. Then I watched it and ouch, that was some very edited-for-tv stuff.

The noticable stuff that was removed was:

1. The witch that invites Conan in that tries to sex him up before she kills him.

2. Removed "drug" scene where they purchase Stigian Black Root from the guy that tells them about the tower of snakes.. "chew it slowly, this is the good stuff!"

3. Drunken Conan punches a camel.

4. Nude-ish slave girls inside mount doom.

5. In the final battle, guy with a big hammer hits booby trap and gets impaled by a spike.

6. The movie had a lots of little edits that seem to just be done to make it shorter.. like the wizard saying "I killed him with my speeearrr!" upon killing the only person he kills in the movie.

Kind of odd to see the pg-edit since the SNL skit "Dick in a box" appears in its uncensored form.

Re: showing off hulu

Aaron — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:41:00 -0000

Another odd thing that just occurred to me, those little dots that denote where a comercial is to be didnt have any comercials at all during the movie. I watched each blip come up and expected an intell comercial or whate have you, but nothing ever came.
I was testing the embedding on Conan. I dont know if its anything to do with the embedding, that particular movie(Conan) or whats up. I couldn't muster the strength to sit down to that movie again on the actual hulu site.

Re: GIVEAWAY: Apple's Brand New iPhone 3GS!

Aaron — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:39:09 -0000

I'm in it to win it woohoo!
Twitter account touchmaniac

Re: GIVEAWAY: Apple's Brand New iPhone 3GS!

Aaron — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:38:46 -0000

I'm in it to win it woohoo!
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Re: GIVEAWAY: Apple's Brand New iPhone 3GS!

Aaron — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:38:18 -0000

I'm in it to win it woohoo!
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Re: GIVEAWAY: Apple's Brand New iPhone 3GS!

Aaron — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:37:55 -0000

I'm in it to win it woohoo!
Twitter account touchmaniac

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/06/standard-giveawaytwitter-giveaway.html

Aaron — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:53:46 -0000

Entered

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/06/standard-giveawaytwitter-giveaway.html

Aaron — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:36:14 -0000

I entered, twitter username is Aaron_Stockdale

Re: TWITTER GIVEAWAY: iPhone 3G 16GB Version!

Aaron — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:38:37 -0000

i entered, home i win :]

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/03/two-week-giveaway-bolt-3-disc-blu.html

Aaron — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:40:00 -0000

My children have not seen this movie but I'm sure they would love it.

thanks

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/03/giveaway-ufc-12-judgment-day.html

Aaron — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:57:00 -0000

I watch all of the UFC events, I would really like to have this.

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/01/giveaway-still-waiting.html

Aaron — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:21:00 -0000

Please enter me

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/01/giveaway-fist-of-warrior.html

Aaron — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:20:00 -0000

Please enter me

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/01/giveaway-peter-sellers-5-film.html

Aaron — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:48:00 -0000

please enter me

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/01/giveaway-hulk-vs.html

Aaron — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:43:00 -0000

I would love to have this movie.

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/01/giveaway-igor.html

Aaron — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:47:00 -0000

please enter me

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/01/giveaway-walker-texas-ranger-sixth.html

Aaron — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:47:00 -0000

please enter me

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2008/09/giveaway-medium-fourth-season.html

Aaron — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:55:00 -0000

Love the show. I actually listen to the real Alison on the radio sometimes.

Re: http://www.rochellesychua.com/2009/04/foot-reflexology-back-massage-at-blue.html

Aaron — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:16:00 -0000

I think the ortigas branch is the best blue water so far. Their foot massage comes with a movie theater! :D

Re: Leave Out the Parts that People Will Skip

Aaron — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:35:00 -0000

Yup, I struggle with this every time I post!

I believe 100% in my writing ability and know that if anyone takes the time to read every word, they will get the message.

However, when "every word" turns into a post that takes more than just a few minutes to read, people start dropping off.

Ah, the dangers of being a motor mouth... :)

Re: http://www.osborneink.com/2007/10/sociopath-in-chief.html

Aaron — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:05:00 -0000

Great blog.

Re: http://reachblack.blogspot.com/2008/03/finally.html

Aaron — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:22:00 -0000

My name is AARON/RAUL.Ive found one thought process missing from all of these blogs There seems to be a disconnect.Almost everyone agrees thatther is a male dominated euro caucasian(also eoropean jews like the Rothchilds) in place that dominates the world stage.That is all media,military,banking,industry and religion.Then why does this power structure want a Black President or the hope of one and what is his role within this strusture.It is my contention that all presidents are pawns being blackmailable(Retzo) and expendable.I go into this at length on jack and jills jesse jackson sr.post and lieberman post. So far I might as well be talking to Rowland Martin or Thomas Sowell.I know its very tricky to be part of the game and try to represent our people.However the time to get beyond all this illusionary presidential BS and symbolic tokenism is coming soon.Obviously everyone is not on that level. Ther are no higher are lower levels just different levels of perception.In a way either youre thare are youre not its difficult to expand perception However at some point we have to start in order to aquire real power.Until we control major world assets the president will be white no matter his color.This whole election charade could set race relations and blacks back.It is my contention that Obama was coerced into running for the purpose of chaos division and confusion.Power against thrives on these elements.Look at all the division thats being caused and its really going to get worst after the convention.First he was the media darling now theyre bringing out factual negatives.Every thing we see is being orchestrated by major players in the game of mass media manipulation.TOO MUCH TO GO INTO AT ONCE TIME. READ MY OTHER COMMENTS FOR MORE DETAIL.Look at the flag on Obamas convention invitation and then goole rules for flag display.Enough said

Re: First Trailer for Richard Kelly's 'The Box'

Aaron — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:46:53 -0000

I think the trailer may have lowered my hopes a bit, but I am still looking forward to this. I really do hope this is his comeback, given how much I love Donnie Darko. I feel though, that the trailer almost seems rushed, incomplete... I think that there could have been a bit more explanation, but then again, this IS Richard Kelly we're talking about here. As for Diaz, well, I wasn't too annoyed by her accent, though that may be because I'm naturally used to those kinds of voices, but whatever. I just really want this film to be good and do well, I think that's the most important thing (captain obvious rambling, sorry).

Oh and that song is the theme to the Saw films. It kind of baffles me how much people are using it for such different things.

Re: Directions

Aaron — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:18:37 -0000

I tried drinking the SWF, the night before I start the lemonade diet, and took 2 TBL spoons but no Toxic Cleansing size bowel movement..is this normal? can I change it so I can have a BM?

Re: Sexy Spinal Jewelry

Aaron — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:17:00 -0000

other possibility...didnt see the VINTAGE of the vehicle in question..of the 7 on the place...3 were manufactured before seat belts were REQUIRED...but I have fitted with lap belts...< />< />otherwise, not too much excuse.