Pac man
Tetris
Minesweeper
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Crappy Graphs
Funny site:
http://crappygraphs.com
You can also custom make your own graphs. Check out mine:
Physics
Maths
http://crappygraphs.com
You can also custom make your own graphs. Check out mine:
Physics
Maths
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Error bars, plz
WTF, mate?
If the trend of the last 5 minute continues, I will have consumed over 50 lbs of food by the end of my shift tonight. Why aren't I on national news?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If the trends of the past three decades continue, it's possible that every American adult could be overweight 40 years from now, a government-funded study projects.
If the trend of the last 5 minute continues, I will have consumed over 50 lbs of food by the end of my shift tonight. Why aren't I on national news?
Saturday, August 02, 2008
New blog to read
http://notalwaysright.com/, a collection of anecdotes about customers who, well, aren't right.
The World Famous J-Blog
As my number 1 stalker recently noted, my blog is actually on the biggest website of all time, zee google! I appear on the first page of a google search for captainsexy blog and on the second page for just captainsexy. It's kinda cool in a way, but also pretty lame. I wish I had chosen a cooler name for the blog initially, like thejblog.blogspot.com. I could change it now, but I can't bear to now that I'm actually on zee google. Also, I have little faith in my readership to change their links and RSS feeds. But I still love you.
Whoa, I just checked, and a google search for but seriously guys returns my other blog as the number 1 result. How the crap did that happen?
Whoa, I just checked, and a google search for but seriously guys returns my other blog as the number 1 result. How the crap did that happen?
National Friendship Day
It's tomorrow. In honor of friendship and also in honor of my own laziness, I will simply direct you to an old blog post of mine about Real Friendship (TM).
Friday, August 01, 2008
Home
You may have noticed that birds are singing, that the air smells beautiful, and the world is a happier place. This is because I have returned to my homeland of the USA, thus bringing the world back to its natural state. Be glad and rejoice!
Dr. Horrible
What the hell are you reading this for? Watch Dr. Horrible here now.
Oh, if you don't know, it's a musical starring NPH as a supervillian. The songs alone are amazing, and I don't even like musicals normally.
Oh, if you don't know, it's a musical starring NPH as a supervillian. The songs alone are amazing, and I don't even like musicals normally.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Microsoft is dumb
article
It's not surprising that the same people that have convinced themselves that Vista is a good operating system aren't well informed enough about history to know that a spherical earth was commonly accepted in Columbus' time. It's also not surprising that a large ad campaign has no ethical problems with propogating a common falsehood. It's no wonder that mainstream society is so ignorant about so many things.
It's not surprising that the same people that have convinced themselves that Vista is a good operating system aren't well informed enough about history to know that a spherical earth was commonly accepted in Columbus' time. It's also not surprising that a large ad campaign has no ethical problems with propogating a common falsehood. It's no wonder that mainstream society is so ignorant about so many things.
Yet another health risk
I was reading about the health risks of cell phone use, and I came across this line.
Dammit, as if I didn't have enough risk factors for carpal tunnel as it is.
Carpal tunnel syndrome: "Repeated, prolonged gripping of anything can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome," says Jennifer Valle, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Valle recommends an ear piece or headset.
Dammit, as if I didn't have enough risk factors for carpal tunnel as it is.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Tennis Article
I was reading this article when I was struck by two setences back to back
Only Roger Federer could play in the best tennis match ever and be accused of slumping in the same breath.
Federer makes his first appearance since being dethroned at Wimbledon thanks to a five-set loss to Rafael Nadal in arguably the best tennis match ever played.
For the first time since way back in 2002, the slumping Swiss will enter the U.S. Open without claiming at least one major in a season.
Only Roger Federer could play in the best tennis match ever and be accused of slumping in the same breath.
Oil and hypocrisy in politics
A very well articulated article
Although most of my political beliefs tend to fall much more liberal than conservative side, I'd have to say in the case of oil and dealing with the problems of peak oil, both sides are equally retarded. This is why I only cast write-in votes for myself when I vote.
Although most of my political beliefs tend to fall much more liberal than conservative side, I'd have to say in the case of oil and dealing with the problems of peak oil, both sides are equally retarded. This is why I only cast write-in votes for myself when I vote.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
My Trip to Switzerland
Hi, I've decided to make different sort of log for my trip, so point your browsers here and enjoy. It should be updated regularly during the next two weeks.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
This is a day for the history books
OMG HOLY CRAP DIABLO III WTF??!
I am so happy right now, I can't stop crying. (Although it might also be because the rational center of my brain has shut down from 6 days without decent sleep)
I am so happy right now, I can't stop crying. (Although it might also be because the rational center of my brain has shut down from 6 days without decent sleep)
Friday, June 13, 2008
Sensationalism? Naaaw
Take a look at this headline. Could it be any more retarded and sensationalist?
Friday, June 06, 2008
Role Model
There's not a whole lot of people that I would call role models for me. It'd tough finding people to look up to when you are as awesome as me, but I've found a few. I'd like to give a shoutout to the most admirable person I don't know personally, Craig Newmark. You may have heard of his little website, craigslist. Craig, despite being fabulously wealthy and powerful, still does customer service work at craigslist. He's made craigslist itself into an efficiently run, incredibly helpful organization that refuses to cave in to corporate bullying (from Ebay, as of late). And, of course, for the vast majority of users, it is free.
For me, Craig represents someone that "gets" the internets. The internet is about connecting people. Despite numerous attempts to get him to sell out and heavily commercialize craigslist, he has resisted because it's more important to him to provide that service to people than to make an extra oodle of money. My perception of Craig is that of an incorruptable demigod, fighting against the overcommercialization and greed that threatens to poison the internet. Sort of like Xerces, if Sparta was a bunch of ISPs and Athens was a collection of ignorant politicians.
He also takes principled stands in his political dealings. He often uses his blog to bring attention to efforts to increase visibility in legislature and to speak out in favor of net neutrality. He understands the raw power of the information age, and the sweeping benefits it can have for everyone. More importantly, he fights for the legislation necessary to preserve the potency of the internet.
So take a look at craig's blog and read up on some of his articles, especially on net neutrality. That's a guy who really knows where his towel is.
For me, Craig represents someone that "gets" the internets. The internet is about connecting people. Despite numerous attempts to get him to sell out and heavily commercialize craigslist, he has resisted because it's more important to him to provide that service to people than to make an extra oodle of money. My perception of Craig is that of an incorruptable demigod, fighting against the overcommercialization and greed that threatens to poison the internet. Sort of like Xerces, if Sparta was a bunch of ISPs and Athens was a collection of ignorant politicians.
He also takes principled stands in his political dealings. He often uses his blog to bring attention to efforts to increase visibility in legislature and to speak out in favor of net neutrality. He understands the raw power of the information age, and the sweeping benefits it can have for everyone. More importantly, he fights for the legislation necessary to preserve the potency of the internet.
So take a look at craig's blog and read up on some of his articles, especially on net neutrality. That's a guy who really knows where his towel is.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Stress
I've been thinking.
Allowing myself to get stressed out is pretty much the single worst thing I can do to myself. I have developed horrible coping mechanisms for dealing with stress. As I'm sure all of my readers know, when I am stressed I self medicate with the most powerful drug on the planet - candy, the sugaryier, the better. It doesn't really make me feel any better, but I do it anyway.
Strangely enough, the most powerful "self medication" I have discovered to relieve stress is physical exercise, which sounds kind of lame, but it is true. Unfortunately, I only really run and/or work out when I'm already in a good mood, giving my life a sort of bipolar flavor, going through times where I feel great and times where I feel terrible.
Anyway, this summer is going great. I'm a little sore today from tennis and I think I'm going to go running after work. Things are looking good.
Allowing myself to get stressed out is pretty much the single worst thing I can do to myself. I have developed horrible coping mechanisms for dealing with stress. As I'm sure all of my readers know, when I am stressed I self medicate with the most powerful drug on the planet - candy, the sugaryier, the better. It doesn't really make me feel any better, but I do it anyway.
Strangely enough, the most powerful "self medication" I have discovered to relieve stress is physical exercise, which sounds kind of lame, but it is true. Unfortunately, I only really run and/or work out when I'm already in a good mood, giving my life a sort of bipolar flavor, going through times where I feel great and times where I feel terrible.
Anyway, this summer is going great. I'm a little sore today from tennis and I think I'm going to go running after work. Things are looking good.
Spam of the Day
I just got called on my cell phone from some spamming agency paid for by ICCC wanting to sell me on ICCC's online courses. What a joke.
Rickrolling
They say rickrolling is dead, but anyone who knows me knows that I never let go of a good meme. So check out this video, and after that, check out this one (even more awesome).
Where the hell is everyone?
Hey guys, it's been forever since I talked to any of you. I know you're all busy with getting used to work, but when you get some time, pop online and chat with me, I'm dying here without anyone. As an extra incentive, the first person to talk to me after this post gets a special story.
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Monday, June 02, 2008
Computers + Religion = ???
Want to switch to linux, but worried that learning a new OS will distract you from your spirituality? Well good news, now there's Ubuntu Christian Edition. Enjoy.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
WTF? of the week
New Mexican group claims "allergy" to wi fi signals.
Complete and utter ridiculousness all around:
Complete and utter ridiculousness all around:
The Santa Fe city attorney is checking to see if the Wi-Fi signals could be considered a form of discrimination
A plea to my readers
Please, oh please, won't somebody else become a fan of Arrested Development. I need another fan to talk about it with, dammit!.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
An Olive Branch
The grapevine tells me that a truce is desired, and I am a fair man, so forgiveness I shall grant upon the following condition being fulfilled: One (1) voicemail message left on my cell phone singing the entire song Please Forgive Me by Bryan Adams. Lyrics can be found here. If the message cuts off early due to maximum length of voicemail, that will be acceptable as well. I look forward to putting this behind us.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Immaturity
Word of the day: Immaturity : The state of being immature. Example: Being too chickenshit to tell people when you aren't able to make a meeting because you're afraid you'll make them mad. Bonus points if the people you blew off without telling had to make significant efforts to get the meeting ready. Extra bonus points if those people's parents also had to make signifcant efforts to prepare the meeting. Super mega dickweed points if you had the audacity to bitch about it in your blog afterwards, completely missing the obvious point of why the people you blew off were angry and instead making an incredibly lame straw man argument. One extra point if you just had to look audacity up in the dictionary.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
2 week Doctor boycott
2 weeks starting at 7:00 PM CST for multiple infractions of uncoolness. Also, I will not be visiting him before I leave the state.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
rough summer schedule
finals: 4/28 - 5/2
at home: 5/3 - 5/13
chicago: 5/14 - 7/17
federerland: 7/17 - 7/31
chicago: 7/31 - 8/18
at home: 8/19 - 8/22
back at school: 8/23
at home: 5/3 - 5/13
chicago: 5/14 - 7/17
federerland: 7/17 - 7/31
chicago: 7/31 - 8/18
at home: 8/19 - 8/22
back at school: 8/23
Left turns are for suckers
Yet again we hit one of those news articles that attracts me in all of the right places: my passion for computer science, my obsession with energy conservation, and my love of packages.
here
here
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Greetings to our new robot overlords
I wish I could do this. Some guy made a bot and hooked it up through an xbox 360 controller to play guitar hero.
P.S Post 100, finally
Monday, March 31, 2008
Sports and hot streaks
A great example of how the human mind sees patterns that don't exist. It also shows how terrible our intuition is when it comes to probability. Some scientists did a rigorous statistical examination of hot and cold streaks and found that the hot streaks they studied were just random chance. Read about it in the link below.
Blog about it here
Blog about it here
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Tetris commercial
How the crap do you make an appealing commercial for a game like Tetris? Apparently Nintendo didn't know, either.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Post 101, bitches
I got a letter today from the credit card company congratulating me on having an outstanding balance. I mean, sure, I know I'm pretty thrifty, but I didn't think that it was worthy of accolades.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Weird Science
And no, the subject of this blog isn't "Two words that best describe JD". Have you ever gone back and watched a show you loved as a kid, but when you watch it, you're like "Wow, this is retarded." Well, on Hulu, I noticed such a show, Weird Science. However, after I watched a few episodes, I had but one thought:
"AWESOME"
Seriously, Weird Science is awesome. It's aged fairly well, considering it was on when I was growing up in the dark ages, and defying all common sense, I found the writing to be pretty darned good. Give it a shot at www.hulu.com
In other entertainment news, it appears that the new Harold and Kumar movie comes out next month. I'm looking forward to it.
In real life news, I should know my summer plans by Monday. I know some of you are on the edge of your seats about them, so hold on just a few more days.
"AWESOME"
Seriously, Weird Science is awesome. It's aged fairly well, considering it was on when I was growing up in the dark ages, and defying all common sense, I found the writing to be pretty darned good. Give it a shot at www.hulu.com
In other entertainment news, it appears that the new Harold and Kumar movie comes out next month. I'm looking forward to it.
In real life news, I should know my summer plans by Monday. I know some of you are on the edge of your seats about them, so hold on just a few more days.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Things to do when I'm rich
Go to McDonald's and order 5000 cheeseburgers at once, tying it up for the rest of the day. Laugh at everyone stuck behind you in line.
Back in Blog
Hello reader (Yes, that is singular),
After a large lapse I feel I am ready to continue to post about the boring minutia of my life, I hope you are ready to continue to read about it.
So, as you may know, I recently got a futon in my main TV/computer room. Since then I have not slept in my read bed. Unfortunately, as convenient as this set up is (and saves on heating bills), I'm afraid I might have to move back to the bedroom shortly, because Elly is way too loud in there in the middle of the night.
In other news, I just restarted working on my old research project at work. It's a bit different and more involved this time, and this time I have a partner to work with and to throw the burden onto when I get bored and/or lazy. Hooray! Ask me for more details.
I'm off to work now, I hope to catch you later.
After a large lapse I feel I am ready to continue to post about the boring minutia of my life, I hope you are ready to continue to read about it.
So, as you may know, I recently got a futon in my main TV/computer room. Since then I have not slept in my read bed. Unfortunately, as convenient as this set up is (and saves on heating bills), I'm afraid I might have to move back to the bedroom shortly, because Elly is way too loud in there in the middle of the night.
In other news, I just restarted working on my old research project at work. It's a bit different and more involved this time, and this time I have a partner to work with and to throw the burden onto when I get bored and/or lazy. Hooray! Ask me for more details.
I'm off to work now, I hope to catch you later.
But Seriously, Guys
I have made a second blog to put some of my more serious and/or offensive thoughts and opinions on. If you feel that reading strong opinions conflicting with your own on religion, politics, etc will adversely affect our relationship, don't read it.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Rated R for sexual content
Warning:Sexy content in this post (Sexual content*). Do not read if you are offended by clinical terminology like "hoo hoo" and "ding a ling".
blog article on the washington post
Apparently a Federal court has overturned Texas' ban on the sale of sex toys. Why did Texas enact this statute in the first place? Apparently the law was for "discouraging prurient interests in autonomous sex and the pursuit of sexual gratification unrelated to procreation." For convienence, www.dictionary.com
But yes, it is exactly what it sounds like. Texas apparently believes that it can and should legislate how you touch your fun parts, or how anyone else touches your fun parts if it isn't explicitly for baby-making purposes.
blog article on the washington post
Apparently a Federal court has overturned Texas' ban on the sale of sex toys. Why did Texas enact this statute in the first place? Apparently the law was for "discouraging prurient interests in autonomous sex and the pursuit of sexual gratification unrelated to procreation." For convienence, www.dictionary.com
But yes, it is exactly what it sounds like. Texas apparently believes that it can and should legislate how you touch your fun parts, or how anyone else touches your fun parts if it isn't explicitly for baby-making purposes.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Cargo Cults
Cargo cults.
Interesting example of one.
Read and enjoy.
Yes, my mosts are getting less and less verbose, you are not just imagining things.
Interesting example of one.
Read and enjoy.
Yes, my mosts are getting less and less verbose, you are not just imagining things.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Hard drive encryption and you
As my readers are well aware, two of my greatests interests lie in technology and social issues. However, you may not be aware that I also have a weak spot for interesting legal questions. And when the three mix, you get a fascinating story to me.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
My thoughts on Lost season 4
In the future, nobody shaves. I can't wait to see Kate's 5 o clock shadow.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
John Edwards is a funny man
After Edwards recieved 4% of the vote in the Nevada caucuses:
"This is one of those times that I hope the old saying, 'What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,' turns out to be true," said Mr Edwards.
"This is one of those times that I hope the old saying, 'What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,' turns out to be true," said Mr Edwards.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Mike Huckabee makes the "Canada List"
The Canada List - the list of candidates which, if they win the presidential election, I will be highly tempted to move to the great land of Canadia to avoid their questionable policies.
Why Mike is on the list
Because I was just thinking the other day "Gee, you know what the world needs more of? Theocracies!"
Why Mike is on the list
Because I was just thinking the other day "Gee, you know what the world needs more of? Theocracies!"
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
17.97
Well, I'm back in Lansing. Elly has been completely spoiled by her time at FD. he meows incessantly for attention whenever I get home and it takes her about an hour to calm down.
In happier news, I bought my books for the semester on Monday, and the cost came to a grand total of 17.97. So here's to the cheapest semester on record!
This will be a short one but I'll leave you with this.
In happier news, I bought my books for the semester on Monday, and the cost came to a grand total of 17.97. So here's to the cheapest semester on record!
This will be a short one but I'll leave you with this.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Vomit Free Since Christmas Eve
I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, but at least I got a good story out of it. Last night I woke up at about 11 feeling terrible. I saw my dad and I asked him if he had any petobismal to make my stomach settle down. So we go into the bathroom and he pulls it out and starts talking about something. I'm feeling sicker and sicker until I just give up and say, "You know what, I think I'll just throw up instead". And so I did.
Merry Christmas, all.
Merry Christmas, all.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Friday, November 23, 2007
JD FAQ
Today I want to address a question that is most certainly in the minds of almost everyone that's known me, but none have had the courage to ask.
"JD, I know you're pretty damned white trash, but just how white trash are you?"
Well, allow me to answer that with a picture. Since it's getting cold out, I had to bring my plant inside, and Elly ate the crap out of it. It is in critical condition, and the only way to save it was it fashion a harness to hang the plant from the ceiling. Enjoy.
"JD, I know you're pretty damned white trash, but just how white trash are you?"
Well, allow me to answer that with a picture. Since it's getting cold out, I had to bring my plant inside, and Elly ate the crap out of it. It is in critical condition, and the only way to save it was it fashion a harness to hang the plant from the ceiling. Enjoy.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Because of my concern for Facebook's continual lack of care for privacy matters, I deleted most of my profile today. I plan on keeping up my minimal profile. Since I think that my "about myself" part was pretty legendary, I will post it here so it will not be lost forever.
Lover of ninjas, ugly people, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, hot dogs, The Big Show, Mario tennis, Final Fantasy, playing catch with N*** S******, beating N*** S****** at swimming contests, winning in general, being offensive for the sake of being offensive, bitches and hoes, my massive biceps, dividing by zero, C&C:RA, gammas and lambdas, the first 104 digits of pi, spoony bards, Horadric Cubes, popes, easy mac, oil drop experiments, GIR, apple juice, immature sexual innuendos, cheap fat jokes, flying spaghetti monsters, wave-particle duality, tennis, Maria Sharapova, metal slimes, Il san, hamburger helper, Vogons, Festivus, diet caffeine free mountain dew, getting mail, wtfwjd, Rocko's Modern Life, Fast Food(the game), checking my email, Culver's, Jedi knights, eating too much god damned candy, k-----'s mom, being the juggernaut (bitch), cheetos, getting attacked by bears, blaming TC for breaking it, chicken nugget day, velociraptors, sticking wires in electric sockets, LEEEEEROY JEEEENKINS, giant slingshots, pwning n00bs on the new map Dust for CS, GUH~!, stomptifying the Spanish armada, Harry Potter (even though I've never read the books or watched the movies), being a werewolf, NOT the pokey pokey, telling people that they're being dumb, bananaphones, single top events, losing at tennis, honor duels, Diablo 2, Dr. Elliot Reed, Elly the kitty, and myself.
Hater of human beings, especially you.
Seriously. You stink.
I was also Mr. July in the Physics Studs of 2007 calendar.
Lover of ninjas, ugly people, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, hot dogs, The Big Show, Mario tennis, Final Fantasy, playing catch with N*** S******, beating N*** S****** at swimming contests, winning in general, being offensive for the sake of being offensive, bitches and hoes, my massive biceps, dividing by zero, C&C:RA, gammas and lambdas, the first 104 digits of pi, spoony bards, Horadric Cubes, popes, easy mac, oil drop experiments, GIR, apple juice, immature sexual innuendos, cheap fat jokes, flying spaghetti monsters, wave-particle duality, tennis, Maria Sharapova, metal slimes, Il san, hamburger helper, Vogons, Festivus, diet caffeine free mountain dew, getting mail, wtfwjd, Rocko's Modern Life, Fast Food(the game), checking my email, Culver's, Jedi knights, eating too much god damned candy, k-----'s mom, being the juggernaut (bitch), cheetos, getting attacked by bears, blaming TC for breaking it, chicken nugget day, velociraptors, sticking wires in electric sockets, LEEEEEROY JEEEENKINS, giant slingshots, pwning n00bs on the new map Dust for CS, GUH~!, stomptifying the Spanish armada, Harry Potter (even though I've never read the books or watched the movies), being a werewolf, NOT the pokey pokey, telling people that they're being dumb, bananaphones, single top events, losing at tennis, honor duels, Diablo 2, Dr. Elliot Reed, Elly the kitty, and myself.
Hater of human beings, especially you.
Seriously. You stink.
I was also Mr. July in the Physics Studs of 2007 calendar.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
My triumphant return
Hey everyone,
I know it's been forever since I posted on here, and I apologize. So I'll sum up the bits and pieces of the past 2 weeks or so that were interesting.
- I've started a new habit. Whenever I make a hot dog, I will pretend that the ketchup bottle is a 40.
- I installed Linux on a 2nd partition on my laptop only to find that I don't know a damned thing about Linux.
- Elly throws up every once in a while. At first I thought it was because she was eating cardboard, but I got rid of my spare boxes and she still does it. Curiously, she always seems to have the same volume of vomit everytime, so I suspect she might have an eating disorder.
- I took a test in Quantum Mechanics on Monday. It was so difficult it had me contemplating quantum suicide. Quantum suicide for those of you who aren't familiar with the concept and appreciate a bad pun.
- My parents are visiting on Saturday. Note, much like my tenure at ISU, it wasn't until they had a daughter/granddaughter living in the city that they started visiting. Is granddaughter spelled with one d or two?
- BennyTee is going to Wisconsin next week, but doesn't have the decency to make the extra 6 hour drive to come see me. Player-hate on him next time you see him.
- The bus right before class was full today, so it skipped over my stop, so I missed my first class. Wth is up with that?
- I cleaned up my apartment yesterday. Anyone that knows me understands why this is reportable news.
- Elly has trained me to play fetch with her. I've never heard of a cat that likes to play fetch, but Elly will play it for a good 10-15 minutes before she gets bored of it.
- Also, Elly has terrible breath. Are there any kitty breath mints I can buy or something?
I think that's pretty much it. I will make a better effort to keep my lovely readers updated regularly. As for my uggo readers, you're on your own.
I know it's been forever since I posted on here, and I apologize. So I'll sum up the bits and pieces of the past 2 weeks or so that were interesting.
- I've started a new habit. Whenever I make a hot dog, I will pretend that the ketchup bottle is a 40.
- I installed Linux on a 2nd partition on my laptop only to find that I don't know a damned thing about Linux.
- Elly throws up every once in a while. At first I thought it was because she was eating cardboard, but I got rid of my spare boxes and she still does it. Curiously, she always seems to have the same volume of vomit everytime, so I suspect she might have an eating disorder.
- I took a test in Quantum Mechanics on Monday. It was so difficult it had me contemplating quantum suicide. Quantum suicide for those of you who aren't familiar with the concept and appreciate a bad pun.
- My parents are visiting on Saturday. Note, much like my tenure at ISU, it wasn't until they had a daughter/granddaughter living in the city that they started visiting. Is granddaughter spelled with one d or two?
- BennyTee is going to Wisconsin next week, but doesn't have the decency to make the extra 6 hour drive to come see me. Player-hate on him next time you see him.
- The bus right before class was full today, so it skipped over my stop, so I missed my first class. Wth is up with that?
- I cleaned up my apartment yesterday. Anyone that knows me understands why this is reportable news.
- Elly has trained me to play fetch with her. I've never heard of a cat that likes to play fetch, but Elly will play it for a good 10-15 minutes before she gets bored of it.
- Also, Elly has terrible breath. Are there any kitty breath mints I can buy or something?
I think that's pretty much it. I will make a better effort to keep my lovely readers updated regularly. As for my uggo readers, you're on your own.
RE:TC's "Living Longer ..."
Seeing all of those things that I'm not doing that would make my life better sure makes me depressed.
But on the bright side, I'm ahead of everyone else. In other news, I am awesome at everything.
Yo TC, I think you missed your calling as a psychologist
But on the bright side, I'm ahead of everyone else. In other news, I am awesome at everything.
2-You all need to stop being depressed
Yo TC, I think you missed your calling as a psychologist
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
My Future
Let C(t) represent my intended career goal at a given time t. Here is a sampling of various values of C(t) for given t's
C(0 year) = alive
C(4) = Official magnet player
C(8) = I don't know... fireman?
C(12) = Chemist
C(16) = Engineer
C(20) = Physcist
C(22) = Physics Teacher
Let's use this data to calculate my expected earnings with respect to time.
As the trendline clearly shows, within 2 years my expected income for my career goal will be less than zero dollars per year. What's up with that?
C(0 year) = alive
C(4) = Official magnet player
C(8) = I don't know... fireman?
C(12) = Chemist
C(16) = Engineer
C(20) = Physcist
C(22) = Physics Teacher
Let's use this data to calculate my expected earnings with respect to time.
As the trendline clearly shows, within 2 years my expected income for my career goal will be less than zero dollars per year. What's up with that?
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Elly's wake up call
So, in the past 2 days Elly has picked up a new habit. It seems she has decided that in the morning when I show the first signs of waking up it is officially her job to lay on me in as many uncomfortable positions as possible until I wake up, including on my face and across my neck. I'm just glad I finally got a chance to clip her claws yesterday when she crashed in my lap after what I can only guess was a catnip induced high.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Harry Potter is gay.
Well, not really. But Dumbledore is! I hope this makes your week, Doctor, even though you have no idea who the crap Dumbledore is.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Oh man, this story cracks me up
If you've dealt with Comcast customer service before you'll understand.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/17/AR2007101702359.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/17/AR2007101702359.html
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
The pain of being ticklish
Hey guys,
I got a crazy bad itch on the bottom of my foot, but I'm so freaking ticklish I can only stand one scratch every few seconds. It's unbearable.
I got a crazy bad itch on the bottom of my foot, but I'm so freaking ticklish I can only stand one scratch every few seconds. It's unbearable.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
My Last Name
I've always said that if my fiance was unwilling to take my last name after marriage, I would offer to change both our last names to something brand new as a compromise. With that said, I figure I should start thinking of some good last names.
So here it is, I'm testing them out with my (hopefully) future title
Dr. Kewtbut
Dr. Shadowkill
Dr. Pepper <-works on two levels
Dr. Awesome
Dr. Kay (JD Kay)
Dr. Wang
Any other ideas? Let me know.
So here it is, I'm testing them out with my (hopefully) future title
Dr. Kewtbut
Dr. Shadowkill
Dr. Pepper <-works on two levels
Dr. Awesome
Dr. Kay (JD Kay)
Dr. Wang
Any other ideas? Let me know.
Monday, October 15, 2007
My dream
I had the most wonderful dream last night. Eazy-E, KT, Ben and I were hanging out watching TV. I was eating gummi bears and I made a stupid joke about them. Then everyone fake-laughed at my lame joke... even Ben! He didn't mock me or anything. It was the most happiest dream ever.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
The Descent is real!
Read this article with an open mind.
Yeah, riiight. I know the truth. That fourth one totally got eaten.
Rescuers earlier said four students were lost inside the cave, but now say there were only three.
Yeah, riiight. I know the truth. That fourth one totally got eaten.
Friday, October 12, 2007
The OFFICIAL apartment tour! Part 1
Yo yo, welcome to lifestyles of the rich and famous! Selling those hos is easy as hell.
Come in the door and turn right and you're looking at my closet. If you look at the upper right corner, you can see Spartanopoly and Cyclonopoly. On the left is my bookcase full of books I have previously lent out never to be read. I'm looking at all three of my regular viewers right now.
Now we turn left and we can see into the kitchen. Good thing I cleaned it right before I took these pictures
Ooh, look at that nice clean kitchen. Everything nicely put away and cleaned up. Note the container of cooking oil, just in case of emergency.
My disturbingly deep pantry.
The OFFICIAL apartment tour! Part 2
Okay, now going back into the entry room and going straight, we can peek into where the magic happens, my computer desk/kitchen table. You can also see Elly's favorite toy, her box in the lower right hand corner
Just to give you another view of the living room. I really need to find a better place to store the kitty litter.
Ladies, this is where the magic happens. And by magic, I mean where I pay my bills. It's my bar. So come visit and we'll have a wonderfully sophisticated time and pretend to drink expensive wines. Next up is the bathroom.
Oh yeah, check out that sexy happy trail. Now TC knows what he's missing out on.
My bedroom, which you get to by taking a right as soon as you step into the living room. I cleaned up just before I took these pictures. How much you believe the previous statement is a test of how well you know me (The correct answer is that while it isn't as messy as it should be, I most certainly did not clean up because that would violate who I am.)
The OFFICIAL apartment tour! Part 3
Looking left we can see onto my balcony. Unfortunately, it's dark so you can't see anything. Too bad for you.
Fun fact: If you look closely at the reflection in the window, you can clearly see that I'm not wearing any pants.
Funner fact: Made you look.
Now we look right and we can see my closet. Nothing special here. Since I don't want to end on too lame of notes, here's a couple pictures of Elly.
Enjoy!
DROP OUT OF COLLEGE NOW
And quit your jobs. We are going to pool our money together to buy THIS and start a new life there. How cool would that be?! I'll invest $1000, anyone else feel like ponying up the remaining $1,499,000?
RadioHead shows us the future?
Their newest album
So why is this noteworthy? Because it is available for download online with only a minimal payment required. You choose how much you wish to pay for downloading this album. The important thing is that this could be the beginning of a whole new distribution method to replace CDs. Also, this enables the bands to cut out a great deal of the middle man, giving them a larger share of the profits. I sure hope this is a profitable thing for them, because I would love to see more of this in the future.
Note: The album for download isn't CD-quality, but 160 Kbps, which to me, frankly, sounds pretty much the same.
So why is this noteworthy? Because it is available for download online with only a minimal payment required. You choose how much you wish to pay for downloading this album. The important thing is that this could be the beginning of a whole new distribution method to replace CDs. Also, this enables the bands to cut out a great deal of the middle man, giving them a larger share of the profits. I sure hope this is a profitable thing for them, because I would love to see more of this in the future.
Note: The album for download isn't CD-quality, but 160 Kbps, which to me, frankly, sounds pretty much the same.
Worst article on quantum mechanics
Please, for the love of god, don't read this article. It has the worst description of quantum mechanics I've ever read. It made me cry IRL.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
First round of exams
So, reading my old blog posts, I realize I mentioned my first exam, but never updated on how the other two went. I got them back on Monday, and I was very pleased with the results. Despite my early struggles in both of those classes, I seem to have adjusted my study habits effectively. I am very optimistic now about how this semester will go academicly
I'm a mother!
So, for those of you who have some experience with cats, you probably with them "kneading" you or a blanket or something with their paws. My cat growing up would always do this to me, so I assumed it was some sort of sign of affection. When I got Elly, I noticed something a little different though. She would only knead during our going to sleep ritual (Cats love rituals). Basically, I'll wake her up from wherever she is napping and tell her it's time to go to sleep, then I'll go lay down on my side and pet her for 10 minutes or so. It's during this time that she'll knead me. I thought that it was bizarre that she did it at such a specific situation compared to my old cat, so I looked up what the behavior actually meant.
From answerbag.com:
So they do it in other situations because it reminds them of being being a kitty and that is comforting, but the fact that the only time Elly does it is when I'm on my side? Yeah, I'm totally her mom.
From answerbag.com:
It's an instinctive response left over from their days as nursing kittens.
When a mother cat's litter settles in to nurse, they knead the area around their mother's teats that same way to stimulate the mammary glands and facillitate a steadier flow of milk.
Or to put more of a surrealist spin on it:
They're trying to milk you.
So they do it in other situations because it reminds them of being being a kitty and that is comforting, but the fact that the only time Elly does it is when I'm on my side? Yeah, I'm totally her mom.
To Protect and Serve
Here's a site that I was forwarded a while back. It contains a few articles that illustrate how screwed up our justice system can actually be. I really like it because the articles are regional, which really gets the point across "this could happen to you"
When I watch this video I think to myself "Wow, he didn't do anything different than I would have done." It makes me think that carrying around a hidden audio recorder in my car isn't such a bad idea, just in case. I will make up for this scary post by posting an Elly story later.
When I watch this video I think to myself "Wow, he didn't do anything different than I would have done." It makes me think that carrying around a hidden audio recorder in my car isn't such a bad idea, just in case. I will make up for this scary post by posting an Elly story later.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
A page from the cook book of the Captain
How to make a REAL hot dog
Step 1) Purchase hot dogs and hot dog buns. Brand isn't important, but for an authentic hot dog experience, I recommend ballpark franks
Step 2) Procure a microwave. I recommend Wal mart or Ebay. Grilling your hot dogs is not allowed.
Step 3) Remove the packaging from the hot dogs. I recommend using a butter knife and cutting away from your finger.
Step 4) Remove 2 hot dogs from the packages. 2 hot dogs is the only number that can be consumed at once. One is for wimps and three is for fatties.
Step 5) Put 1 minute on the microwave.
Step 6) Put the hot dogs in the microwave. Wait 35 seconds. Put the buns in with the hot dogs and turn the microwave back on. Wait 20 seconds. Remove
Step 7) Put ketchup on the hot dogs. Other condiments are not necessary nor are they permitted.
Step 8) Enjoy the supreme happiness that comes along with knowing you just made and ate the world's best hot dog recipe
Step 1) Purchase hot dogs and hot dog buns. Brand isn't important, but for an authentic hot dog experience, I recommend ballpark franks
Step 2) Procure a microwave. I recommend Wal mart or Ebay. Grilling your hot dogs is not allowed.
Step 3) Remove the packaging from the hot dogs. I recommend using a butter knife and cutting away from your finger.
Step 4) Remove 2 hot dogs from the packages. 2 hot dogs is the only number that can be consumed at once. One is for wimps and three is for fatties.
Step 5) Put 1 minute on the microwave.
Step 6) Put the hot dogs in the microwave. Wait 35 seconds. Put the buns in with the hot dogs and turn the microwave back on. Wait 20 seconds. Remove
Step 7) Put ketchup on the hot dogs. Other condiments are not necessary nor are they permitted.
Step 8) Enjoy the supreme happiness that comes along with knowing you just made and ate the world's best hot dog recipe
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Opera User Hint of the Day
Opera doesn't seem to like blogspot's login. You can screw around with deleting cookies to get it temporarily working, but bookmarking this page to login works much better.
First Exams, First Impressions, Elly stuff
Today I got back the results from my first exam, and I took my second exam. I am happy with the score I got, I am pretty confident that I'll be getting at least one A this semester. Also, after taking my second exam today, I'm pretty confident that I will be doing fine in there, too. So, if nothing else, I have a lot of confidence going into my third exam on Friday. Hopefully I'll find more time than the 0 and 1 hours of studying I put into the two other exams, respectively.
Elly is pretty much settled into the apartment now. She still likes to sleep all day and play at night. I am trying to play with her and get her riled up a couple of hours before bedtime to get her tired, but she has a lot of kitty energy. I also am making a show of putting away her toys, she seems to be starting to get the idea that when I put away her toys, that means playtime is over. She also looves to walk on the keyboard while I'm at the computer, and still attacks wires and my eyeglasses. At the very least, I want to train her not to do these things, because I can't afford to replace my glasses or my kitty.
Elly is pretty much settled into the apartment now. She still likes to sleep all day and play at night. I am trying to play with her and get her riled up a couple of hours before bedtime to get her tired, but she has a lot of kitty energy. I also am making a show of putting away her toys, she seems to be starting to get the idea that when I put away her toys, that means playtime is over. She also looves to walk on the keyboard while I'm at the computer, and still attacks wires and my eyeglasses. At the very least, I want to train her not to do these things, because I can't afford to replace my glasses or my kitty.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
My kitty and my life
I'm getting a kitty!
I pick her up on Saturday. I have decided to name her Elliot, Elly for short, after Dr. Elliot Reid. Partially because Sarah Chalke is a mega hottie, and partially because I like the name Elly.
In other news, I took my first exam as a graduate student today, and I'm pretty sure I pwned it like the noob it is. I have two more exams next week in my two other, more difficult courses. Also, I got back my first perfect score homework. So for the first time since I got here I actually feel confident about how I'm doing and I feel like I can actually succeed. Also, I've spent more time doing homework this week than ever before, so my motivational issues are coming to an end. So, it's been a great week for me. I can't wait for tomorrow!
Love,
Sexy
I pick her up on Saturday. I have decided to name her Elliot, Elly for short, after Dr. Elliot Reid. Partially because Sarah Chalke is a mega hottie, and partially because I like the name Elly.
In other news, I took my first exam as a graduate student today, and I'm pretty sure I pwned it like the noob it is. I have two more exams next week in my two other, more difficult courses. Also, I got back my first perfect score homework. So for the first time since I got here I actually feel confident about how I'm doing and I feel like I can actually succeed. Also, I've spent more time doing homework this week than ever before, so my motivational issues are coming to an end. So, it's been a great week for me. I can't wait for tomorrow!
Love,
Sexy
Another reason why biofuels are a non-solution
http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,508089,00.html
Thursday, September 27, 2007
A forward I can get behind
True Friendship...None of that Sissy Crap
Are you tired of those sissy "friendship" poems that always sound good, but never actually come close to reality?
Well, here is a series of promises that actually speak of true friendship.
You will see no cutesy little smiley faces on this card - Just the stone-cold truth of our great friendship.
1. When you are sad -- I will help you get drunk and plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you sad.
2. When you are blue -- I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.
3. When you smile -- I will know you are plotting something that I must be involved in.
4. When you are scared -- I will rag on you about it every chance I get.
5. When you are worried -- I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining.
6. When you are confused -- I will use little words.
7. When you are sick -- Stay the hell away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever you have.
8. When you fall -- I will point and laugh at your clumsy ass.
This is my oath...I pledge it to the end.
"Why?" you may ask; "Because you are my friend".
Friendship is like peeing your pants; everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth!
Send this to 10 of your closest friends, then get depressed because you can only think of 4.
Are you tired of those sissy "friendship" poems that always sound good, but never actually come close to reality?
Well, here is a series of promises that actually speak of true friendship.
You will see no cutesy little smiley faces on this card - Just the stone-cold truth of our great friendship.
1. When you are sad -- I will help you get drunk and plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you sad.
2. When you are blue -- I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.
3. When you smile -- I will know you are plotting something that I must be involved in.
4. When you are scared -- I will rag on you about it every chance I get.
5. When you are worried -- I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining.
6. When you are confused -- I will use little words.
7. When you are sick -- Stay the hell away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever you have.
8. When you fall -- I will point and laugh at your clumsy ass.
This is my oath...I pledge it to the end.
"Why?" you may ask; "Because you are my friend".
Friendship is like peeing your pants; everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth!
Send this to 10 of your closest friends, then get depressed because you can only think of 4.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Engineer joke
If I've ever read one sentence that describes TC, this is it
"To the engineer, all matter in the universe can be placed into one of two categories: (1)things that need to be fixed, and (2)things that will need to be fixed after you've had a few minutes to play with them."
"To the engineer, all matter in the universe can be placed into one of two categories: (1)things that need to be fixed, and (2)things that will need to be fixed after you've had a few minutes to play with them."
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
more joke
A physicist, a biologist and a mathematician are sitting in a street cafe opposite an empty house. They see two people go into the house. Time passes, and after a while they see three people walk out of the house.
The physicist says "The measurements were not accurate."
The biologist says "The people who went into the house have reproduced."
The mathematician says "Now, if exactly one person enters the house it will be empty again."
A mathematician, physicist, and an engineer are asked to find the volume of a red sphere:
The mathematician looks at the sphere and then measures the circumference and then calculates the radius and uses that to calculate the volume.
The physicist looks at the sphere and then gets a graduated cylinder and fills it part way with water. He then submerges the sphere in the water and states that the volume of the sphere is equal to the displacement of the water.
The engineer takes the sphere and starts look at it all over, making sure that he sees the whole surface of the sphere. Then he pulls out a book of tables and starts flipping through it. He starts to get nervous as he nears the end of the book. When he finishes with the book, he pulls out another book of tables and keeps flipping through it. When he finishes with his second book he asks "Hey, do any of you have tables for red spheres?"
The physicist says "The measurements were not accurate."
The biologist says "The people who went into the house have reproduced."
The mathematician says "Now, if exactly one person enters the house it will be empty again."
A mathematician, physicist, and an engineer are asked to find the volume of a red sphere:
The mathematician looks at the sphere and then measures the circumference and then calculates the radius and uses that to calculate the volume.
The physicist looks at the sphere and then gets a graduated cylinder and fills it part way with water. He then submerges the sphere in the water and states that the volume of the sphere is equal to the displacement of the water.
The engineer takes the sphere and starts look at it all over, making sure that he sees the whole surface of the sphere. Then he pulls out a book of tables and starts flipping through it. He starts to get nervous as he nears the end of the book. When he finishes with the book, he pulls out another book of tables and keeps flipping through it. When he finishes with his second book he asks "Hey, do any of you have tables for red spheres?"
Math joke
The cocky exponential function e^x is strolling along the road insulting the functions he sees walking by. He scoffs at a wandering polynomial for the shortness of its Taylor series. He snickers at a passing smooth function of compact support and its glaring lack of a convergent power series about many of its points. He positively laughs as he passes |x| for being nondifferentiable at the origin. He smiles, thinking to himself, "Damn, it's great to be e^x. I'm real analytic everywhere. I'm my own derivative. I blow up faster than anybody and shrink faster too. All the other functions suck."
Lost in his own egomania, he collides with the constant function 3, who is running in terror in the opposite direction.
"What's wrong with you? Why don't you look where you're going?" demands e^x. He then sees the fear in 3's eyes and says "You look terrified!"
"I am!" says the panicky 3. "There's a differential operator just around the corner. If he differentiates me, I'll be reduced to nothing! I've got to get away!" With that, 3 continues to dash off.
"Stupid constant," thinks e^x. "I've got nothing to fear from a differential operator. He can keep differentiating me as long as he wants, and I'll still be there."
So he scouts off to find the operator and gloat in his smooth glory. He rounds the corner and defiantly introduces himself to the operator. "Hi. I'm e^x."
"Hi. I'm d / dy."
From here
Lost in his own egomania, he collides with the constant function 3, who is running in terror in the opposite direction.
"What's wrong with you? Why don't you look where you're going?" demands e^x. He then sees the fear in 3's eyes and says "You look terrified!"
"I am!" says the panicky 3. "There's a differential operator just around the corner. If he differentiates me, I'll be reduced to nothing! I've got to get away!" With that, 3 continues to dash off.
"Stupid constant," thinks e^x. "I've got nothing to fear from a differential operator. He can keep differentiating me as long as he wants, and I'll still be there."
So he scouts off to find the operator and gloat in his smooth glory. He rounds the corner and defiantly introduces himself to the operator. "Hi. I'm e^x."
"Hi. I'm d / dy."
From here
Cell phones
This is a great news story that I've been following and will hopefully have a huge impact on how cell phone companies do business.
News story
News story
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