MSNBC - Monkey apes humans by walking on two legs
This was odd looking. I gotta wonder if something like this might have caused humans to be bipedal. It'd be interesting if it were. Just one big "Oops" on the evolutionary process. Regardless, it's an odd looking monkey, and kind of interesting.
18.11.04
MSNBC - Humans were born to run, scientists say
MSNBC - Humans were born to run, scientists say
Hmmm... so that's why I'm a good runner....
Anyhow, this was an interesting article. I guess I'm on a bit of a science kick, lately. It was interesting to see this new theory taking shape.
Hmmm... so that's why I'm a good runner....
Anyhow, this was an interesting article. I guess I'm on a bit of a science kick, lately. It was interesting to see this new theory taking shape.
MSNBC - Leonid meteor show reaches a climax
MSNBC - Leonid meteor show reaches a climax
I'll definitely be trying to see them tomorrow night... as long as it's clear. I'd try tonight, but I have to work in the morning. :-( I rather enjoy astronomical events. I like to stargaze. If you do, too, check this out. You'll at least have an inkling of when the showers should be.
I'll definitely be trying to see them tomorrow night... as long as it's clear. I'd try tonight, but I have to work in the morning. :-( I rather enjoy astronomical events. I like to stargaze. If you do, too, check this out. You'll at least have an inkling of when the showers should be.
8.11.04
LU News. New book charts rise in alternative spirituality
LU News. New book charts rise in alternative spirituality
I just thought this was interesting. It shows a trend that I see as rather prevalent... at least where I live, even though this book is from England. I suppose it's also interesting, since I'm one of those people who follow an "alternative spirituality," even though I wouldn't tend to call it that... but that's another issue....
I just thought this was interesting. It shows a trend that I see as rather prevalent... at least where I live, even though this book is from England. I suppose it's also interesting, since I'm one of those people who follow an "alternative spirituality," even though I wouldn't tend to call it that... but that's another issue....
MSN Careers - Mysterious Careers - Career Advice Article
MSN Careers - Mysterious Careers - Career Advice Article
I'm not sure what I was expecting when I looked at this page, but I think I was expecting them to be a little more out there. I mean, about half of those jobs are ones that I'd probably be able to do... or have even considered very seriously. Also, they didn't tell you all that much about the jobs, or how one gets into the field, or really that much about what it entails. Pretty much everyone just said, "I was always interested in it, so I did it." That doesn't really help... but I guess maybe to some, these jobs might seem kind of weird. These people are the ones I would consider too sheltered.
I'm not sure what I was expecting when I looked at this page, but I think I was expecting them to be a little more out there. I mean, about half of those jobs are ones that I'd probably be able to do... or have even considered very seriously. Also, they didn't tell you all that much about the jobs, or how one gets into the field, or really that much about what it entails. Pretty much everyone just said, "I was always interested in it, so I did it." That doesn't really help... but I guess maybe to some, these jobs might seem kind of weird. These people are the ones I would consider too sheltered.
Downloads
Downloads
This page was a veritable treasure trove for me... as it would be for any other big fan of Dave Navarro. There are tons of downloads of songs, in mp3 and video formats... of unreleased songs, covers, demos, and the like. And the beauty part is, it's completely legal, because it's on his own website, and managed by the man, himself. Truly awesome. My bandwidth will be thoroughly occupied by this in the days to come.
This page was a veritable treasure trove for me... as it would be for any other big fan of Dave Navarro. There are tons of downloads of songs, in mp3 and video formats... of unreleased songs, covers, demos, and the like. And the beauty part is, it's completely legal, because it's on his own website, and managed by the man, himself. Truly awesome. My bandwidth will be thoroughly occupied by this in the days to come.
MSNBC - Pollution, cold snaps linked with heart death
MSNBC - Pollution, cold snaps linked with heart death
All this stuff right on the front page of MSN.com today... decades of prominent scientists telling us that we have to change how we relate to the environment, and still, nothing. I can only hope that the generation who has been taught that the environment is in peril will survive long enough to come to power and try to fix things, because there is little hope for at least the next four years in the US. I'm not going to give up, because other people can still be influenced, but this president is an environmental asshole.
All this stuff right on the front page of MSN.com today... decades of prominent scientists telling us that we have to change how we relate to the environment, and still, nothing. I can only hope that the generation who has been taught that the environment is in peril will survive long enough to come to power and try to fix things, because there is little hope for at least the next four years in the US. I'm not going to give up, because other people can still be influenced, but this president is an environmental asshole.
MSNBC - Study: Arctic warming threatens people, wildlife
MSNBC - Study: Arctic warming threatens people, wildlife
This is maddening. I know some people will dispute whether global warming is a result of natural changes or from greenhouse gasses, but the gasses certainly can't be helping, and are certainly causing damage in other ways... to say nothing of reducing the percentage of oxygen in the air. Here, we have evidence that it's actually occuring, and people try to address it with something that might help other problems, as well, and we just write it off. People tick me off, sometimes.
This is maddening. I know some people will dispute whether global warming is a result of natural changes or from greenhouse gasses, but the gasses certainly can't be helping, and are certainly causing damage in other ways... to say nothing of reducing the percentage of oxygen in the air. Here, we have evidence that it's actually occuring, and people try to address it with something that might help other problems, as well, and we just write it off. People tick me off, sometimes.
6.11.04
Fafblog! the whole worlds only source for Fafblog.
Fafblog! the whole worlds only source for Fafblog.
I found this blog through the OKGO newsletter. It's so incredibly weird and, dare I say, brilliant. I don't know what's up with this guy, but I really rather enjoy it, so if you're up for something really odd, check it out.
I found this blog through the OKGO newsletter. It's so incredibly weird and, dare I say, brilliant. I don't know what's up with this guy, but I really rather enjoy it, so if you're up for something really odd, check it out.
5.11.04
Random Article
Is your Marriage Ripe For an Affair?
I just read this article out of idle curiosity. It really had some good ideas... though I'm not sure I enjoyed the tone. It's worth checking out, but take it with a grain of salt.
I just read this article out of idle curiosity. It really had some good ideas... though I'm not sure I enjoyed the tone. It's worth checking out, but take it with a grain of salt.
31.10.04
Pagan Unity Campaign
Pagan Unity Campaign
This seems to be a good site. It's unfortunate that I found it so late in the game. They have good detailed voter guides for pagans and those in non-mainstream religions, in general, really. I'll most likely keep checking back with them even after the election, since I've had my political consciousness raised, and I'm still coming at it from the same place.
This seems to be a good site. It's unfortunate that I found it so late in the game. They have good detailed voter guides for pagans and those in non-mainstream religions, in general, really. I'll most likely keep checking back with them even after the election, since I've had my political consciousness raised, and I'm still coming at it from the same place.
Steven Waldman on the case for imposing religious views on others. -- Beliefnet.com
Steven Waldman on the case for imposing religious views on others. -- Beliefnet.com
This guy tries to make a good argument, but the problem is that he's not arguing it properly. He's trying to say that any vote from morality is supposed to be wrong, but that's not the case. The problem is with votes based upon moral (or more accurately, religious) principles that adversely affects other people who don't share that belief. A law that is passed due to religious ideals that helps people is never going to be wrong... unless it also unduely hurts other people. If the issue is an article of faith that isn't carried by someone else, it would be morally wrong to force that person to do that by the force of law. If, for instance, I had a religion where I thought that nobody should NOT have sex with their dog (I don't, it's just a metaphor), and I tried to pass a law that said that everyone should have to have sex with a dog once a week, that would be morally wrong, not so much because of the sex with a dog thing (which I happen to find rather wrong, anyway), but because I'd be forcing other people to do something they think is wrong. I know that's an extreme example, but that's what legislating an article of faith is. If the other person doesn't share that article, it's wrong to force them to act a certain way. For an article of faith to be legislatable, there should be compelling SOCIAL, CIVIC, or ECONOMIC reasons for it to be passed. Then, if someone doesn't hold the same faith as you, there is still a compelling reason for that person to accept the judgement of the law. It is perfectly fine for your faith to guide what you want to accomplish in the political sphere, but for things to really be political, they have to have good social grounding, rather than just divisive religious ideals. That's what the problem is with legislating faith is, because not everyone has the same faith. In one country, though, everyone is tied together by the social fabric and new laws should be argued from that perspective, and not from a religious one.
This guy tries to make a good argument, but the problem is that he's not arguing it properly. He's trying to say that any vote from morality is supposed to be wrong, but that's not the case. The problem is with votes based upon moral (or more accurately, religious) principles that adversely affects other people who don't share that belief. A law that is passed due to religious ideals that helps people is never going to be wrong... unless it also unduely hurts other people. If the issue is an article of faith that isn't carried by someone else, it would be morally wrong to force that person to do that by the force of law. If, for instance, I had a religion where I thought that nobody should NOT have sex with their dog (I don't, it's just a metaphor), and I tried to pass a law that said that everyone should have to have sex with a dog once a week, that would be morally wrong, not so much because of the sex with a dog thing (which I happen to find rather wrong, anyway), but because I'd be forcing other people to do something they think is wrong. I know that's an extreme example, but that's what legislating an article of faith is. If the other person doesn't share that article, it's wrong to force them to act a certain way. For an article of faith to be legislatable, there should be compelling SOCIAL, CIVIC, or ECONOMIC reasons for it to be passed. Then, if someone doesn't hold the same faith as you, there is still a compelling reason for that person to accept the judgement of the law. It is perfectly fine for your faith to guide what you want to accomplish in the political sphere, but for things to really be political, they have to have good social grounding, rather than just divisive religious ideals. That's what the problem is with legislating faith is, because not everyone has the same faith. In one country, though, everyone is tied together by the social fabric and new laws should be argued from that perspective, and not from a religious one.
Why Pagans should support George W. Bush -- Beliefnet.com
Why Pagans should support George W. Bush -- Beliefnet.com
In my last entry, I said that I couldn't understand how people could be pagans and support Bush, but I seem to have missed one important factor... Glaring Inconsistencies! This article is rife with them. Somehow, the author, who claims to be pagan, glosses over the terrible environmental problems Bush has caused, the poor economy, and human rights violations from Bush's former 4 years of the presidency, and focused on the stump speech/talking points that the right wing media spews out. The author has no problem with innocent Iraqis getting killed, but does have a problem with abortions. I'll tell you, I don't like abortions, but I know they're going to happen, so I'd prefer to have them legal, because it will result in less crime and less death. I don't approve of killing innocent people in Iraq just because a small percentage of people might have anti-american and anti-christian ideals. I'm pretty sure most of the people in the country wouldn't approve of my spiritual ideas, but I think they'd be civil enough to have a live and let live policy about it, as long as I don't try to change them. The author seems to really be holding on to a lot of christian ideals. That's fine, there's a good deal of merit in christianity, but to call upon christian ideals is somewhat less-than-pagan. It can be great for a world-religion point-of-view, or from a general moral point of view to bring up the beliefs of another faith, but that's like using something the Buddha said to support something Jesus said... it's more of an interfaith approach than an argument from that faith's ideals... and some people are bound not to take it so well. It also displayed (not surprisingly) some anti-homosexual ideals. The author claims to not have a problem with gays, but doesn't seem to really believe what she says (I think it's a she...). From my point of view, this seems to be a quite distorted view of paganism. I can admit that often, my views on matters political and moral deviate from the party line of most organizations, but I can't really understand how this person can believe that pagan ideals are the same as conservative ideals... This article has some serious issues.
In my last entry, I said that I couldn't understand how people could be pagans and support Bush, but I seem to have missed one important factor... Glaring Inconsistencies! This article is rife with them. Somehow, the author, who claims to be pagan, glosses over the terrible environmental problems Bush has caused, the poor economy, and human rights violations from Bush's former 4 years of the presidency, and focused on the stump speech/talking points that the right wing media spews out. The author has no problem with innocent Iraqis getting killed, but does have a problem with abortions. I'll tell you, I don't like abortions, but I know they're going to happen, so I'd prefer to have them legal, because it will result in less crime and less death. I don't approve of killing innocent people in Iraq just because a small percentage of people might have anti-american and anti-christian ideals. I'm pretty sure most of the people in the country wouldn't approve of my spiritual ideas, but I think they'd be civil enough to have a live and let live policy about it, as long as I don't try to change them. The author seems to really be holding on to a lot of christian ideals. That's fine, there's a good deal of merit in christianity, but to call upon christian ideals is somewhat less-than-pagan. It can be great for a world-religion point-of-view, or from a general moral point of view to bring up the beliefs of another faith, but that's like using something the Buddha said to support something Jesus said... it's more of an interfaith approach than an argument from that faith's ideals... and some people are bound not to take it so well. It also displayed (not surprisingly) some anti-homosexual ideals. The author claims to not have a problem with gays, but doesn't seem to really believe what she says (I think it's a she...). From my point of view, this seems to be a quite distorted view of paganism. I can admit that often, my views on matters political and moral deviate from the party line of most organizations, but I can't really understand how this person can believe that pagan ideals are the same as conservative ideals... This article has some serious issues.
Why Pagans should support John Kerry by Starhawk -- Beliefnet.com
Why Pagans should support John Kerry by Starhawk -- Beliefnet.com
I gotta say that I agree with everything this article said, and I'm not generally inclined to agree with everything Starhawk has to say, but she has good points, and this is something I tend to agree with. There was an article about why Pagans should vote for Bush, and I'm going to read it, but I can't really imagine why Pagans would ever want to vote for Bush... even if they were rich. I'll probably post it here, with reactions, once I've read it.
I gotta say that I agree with everything this article said, and I'm not generally inclined to agree with everything Starhawk has to say, but she has good points, and this is something I tend to agree with. There was an article about why Pagans should vote for Bush, and I'm going to read it, but I can't really imagine why Pagans would ever want to vote for Bush... even if they were rich. I'll probably post it here, with reactions, once I've read it.
29.10.04
No People Names for Pets
PeoplePC - News
Now this is just over-legislating something. Okay, so children might get depressed if they have the same name as someone's pet, but they'll GET OVER IT! This is definitely over the top. If someone wants to give their pet a person's name, that's because the pet is important to them. Assuming the children would get depressed devalues people's pets... which they might care about... and it also really doesn't give children any credit at all... like they couldn't recover from something like that. This is just silly.
Now this is just over-legislating something. Okay, so children might get depressed if they have the same name as someone's pet, but they'll GET OVER IT! This is definitely over the top. If someone wants to give their pet a person's name, that's because the pet is important to them. Assuming the children would get depressed devalues people's pets... which they might care about... and it also really doesn't give children any credit at all... like they couldn't recover from something like that. This is just silly.
Homeland Security At Work
PeoplePC - News
This is an article about how Homeland Security agents visited a toy store because they had a generic rubic's cube (on which, supposedly, the copyright has expired), and made the owner take it off the shelves. Now, maybe it's just me, but DOESN'T THE HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT HAVE BETTER THINGS TO DO? I dunno, maybe it's just that someone selling generic rubic's cubes doesn't sound like that much of a threat to national security to me... probably because it doesn't involve, I dunno... BOMBS... This story just shows how much the government's power is abused... particularly since this wasn't addressed to the manufacturer or y'know... through the PATENT OFFICE. Yikes... this is just stupid....
This is an article about how Homeland Security agents visited a toy store because they had a generic rubic's cube (on which, supposedly, the copyright has expired), and made the owner take it off the shelves. Now, maybe it's just me, but DOESN'T THE HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT HAVE BETTER THINGS TO DO? I dunno, maybe it's just that someone selling generic rubic's cubes doesn't sound like that much of a threat to national security to me... probably because it doesn't involve, I dunno... BOMBS... This story just shows how much the government's power is abused... particularly since this wasn't addressed to the manufacturer or y'know... through the PATENT OFFICE. Yikes... this is just stupid....
PeoplePC - News
PeoplePC - News
This is a story about an official pardon that's being carried out in a Scottish town for people who were executed as witches centuries ago. I know there are still people who don't really want pardons for some silly reason, but shouldn't this have been done at least decades ago when scholarship figured out that most if not all of the people who were killed were innocent? The story says it came too late by centuries... and in preventing their deaths, this is true, but I think it came too late by decades, because there's really no reason to wait on offical pardons once the evidence is there that the institution was wrong. To me, that's an immediate kind of thing. But, it's at least a good step that this one town is doing the right thing, finally.
This is a story about an official pardon that's being carried out in a Scottish town for people who were executed as witches centuries ago. I know there are still people who don't really want pardons for some silly reason, but shouldn't this have been done at least decades ago when scholarship figured out that most if not all of the people who were killed were innocent? The story says it came too late by centuries... and in preventing their deaths, this is true, but I think it came too late by decades, because there's really no reason to wait on offical pardons once the evidence is there that the institution was wrong. To me, that's an immediate kind of thing. But, it's at least a good step that this one town is doing the right thing, finally.
27.10.04
MSNBC - Catch the lunar eclipse while you can
MSNBC - Catch the lunar eclipse while you can
I watched the last few, and they were really cool. I'm definitely watching this one... particularly since Megan is going to, as well, so we'll be looking at the same thing at the same time, which is nice. But lunar eclipses are just awesome. They turn the moon red and are just really kinda creepy. Excellent for the week before Halloween, and also just good fun. Wear a coat, though, 'cause it's gonna be cold.
I watched the last few, and they were really cool. I'm definitely watching this one... particularly since Megan is going to, as well, so we'll be looking at the same thing at the same time, which is nice. But lunar eclipses are just awesome. They turn the moon red and are just really kinda creepy. Excellent for the week before Halloween, and also just good fun. Wear a coat, though, 'cause it's gonna be cold.
24.10.04
MSNBC - Bush ad uses wolves to imply Kerry weak
MSNBC - Bush ad uses wolves to imply Kerry weak
There's a couple of problems with this ad. If the Bush people had anything to say about it, I'm sure we wouldn't have wolves... and not just the ones that imply American enemies, wolves themselves. For those of us who feel a connection with wolves, we know that you need environmental programs to keep them around, and Bush certainly doesn't support those. This ad does just the opposite of what it's supposed to do for me. It makes me see more that Bush is a very bad man. He's just like a jerk who goes out and hunts wolves nearly to extinction without considering the impact it might have on the world. Instead of just creating an analogy, it brings other issues to the table that are very much like the issues it tries to address... but in neither case is it beneficial for Bush. Wolves are noble creatures who fulfill an important requirement in nature, and similarly, there are reasons that terrorists attack other people. If we understood what those reasons were, we could control that problem. If we just go out and kill all of them without thinking, we just create more problems. I thought this ad might upset me, because I'm a wolf person, but it turns out to be so ironic and very much on the nose without his realizing it that I almost don't dislike it... as long as people actually think about what they're seeing and doing.
There's a couple of problems with this ad. If the Bush people had anything to say about it, I'm sure we wouldn't have wolves... and not just the ones that imply American enemies, wolves themselves. For those of us who feel a connection with wolves, we know that you need environmental programs to keep them around, and Bush certainly doesn't support those. This ad does just the opposite of what it's supposed to do for me. It makes me see more that Bush is a very bad man. He's just like a jerk who goes out and hunts wolves nearly to extinction without considering the impact it might have on the world. Instead of just creating an analogy, it brings other issues to the table that are very much like the issues it tries to address... but in neither case is it beneficial for Bush. Wolves are noble creatures who fulfill an important requirement in nature, and similarly, there are reasons that terrorists attack other people. If we understood what those reasons were, we could control that problem. If we just go out and kill all of them without thinking, we just create more problems. I thought this ad might upset me, because I'm a wolf person, but it turns out to be so ironic and very much on the nose without his realizing it that I almost don't dislike it... as long as people actually think about what they're seeing and doing.
23.10.04
The Bush campaign has hired David Barton who calls the U.S. a 'Christian nation' -- Beliefnet.com
The Bush campaign has hired David Barton who calls the U.S. a 'Christian nation' -- Beliefnet.com
Those of you who know me know how reprehensible I'll find this article, even before reading it. The problem is that this nation has freedom of religion. Therefore, it cannot be a Christian nation. It can't be any religion, officially. If the majority of the nation were pagans, it wouldn't be a pagan nation. Same if the majority were Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Shinto, Confucian, Taoist, or even Satanist. It's just not. While there could be some argument whether groups could use their services to promote one candidate or not, it's just not a good idea, in general. Firstly, most religions don't NEED to do that, because if you're not Christian, you know not to vote for Bush, because he wants you to be. Second, people are GOING to disagree with you. Some will, some won't, it's just unavoidable. And when you express something to your congregation that they disagree with, you've just lost their respect for your judgement... and most likely left a sour taste in their mouth about you as a person, as well. It's simply a better idea to let people make their own decisions, and not to try to force an issue on people when they'd just as soon leave it be.
Those of you who know me know how reprehensible I'll find this article, even before reading it. The problem is that this nation has freedom of religion. Therefore, it cannot be a Christian nation. It can't be any religion, officially. If the majority of the nation were pagans, it wouldn't be a pagan nation. Same if the majority were Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Shinto, Confucian, Taoist, or even Satanist. It's just not. While there could be some argument whether groups could use their services to promote one candidate or not, it's just not a good idea, in general. Firstly, most religions don't NEED to do that, because if you're not Christian, you know not to vote for Bush, because he wants you to be. Second, people are GOING to disagree with you. Some will, some won't, it's just unavoidable. And when you express something to your congregation that they disagree with, you've just lost their respect for your judgement... and most likely left a sour taste in their mouth about you as a person, as well. It's simply a better idea to let people make their own decisions, and not to try to force an issue on people when they'd just as soon leave it be.
Military Reference - Japanese
Military Reference - Japanese
This was a cool looking site. It had lots of stuff about japanese swords and samurai in general. Looked cool to me. :-)
This was a cool looking site. It had lots of stuff about japanese swords and samurai in general. Looked cool to me. :-)
MSNBC - Vacation leads to home makeover by squatter
MSNBC - Vacation leads to home makeover by squatter
This is just nutty. Some woman broke into another person's house and started living there. I didn't think that still happened in America. It's kinda creepy. Glad it's never happened to me.
This is just nutty. Some woman broke into another person's house and started living there. I didn't think that still happened in America. It's kinda creepy. Glad it's never happened to me.
MSNBC - Several strong earthquakes rattle Japan
MSNBC - Several strong earthquakes rattle Japan
I looked at this mostly out of idle curiosity and an interest in Japan. But it made me think. With this earthquake right after a typhoon, and the volcanos and hurricanes that have been happening in the U.S., there are all kinds of natural disasters globally speaking, lately. Now, if one were biblically inclined, one might see the apocalypse. As I am not, I tend to see things very much like those described in the book I'm reading right now about the enviromental crisis, which was written nearly 10 years ago, and in which the author predicted things just like this in 5 to 10 years if we didnt' change things. We did a little, but not very much at all, and here we are. Honestly, it's looking kinda grim. One hopes that we can maybe turn some of this around, soon.
I looked at this mostly out of idle curiosity and an interest in Japan. But it made me think. With this earthquake right after a typhoon, and the volcanos and hurricanes that have been happening in the U.S., there are all kinds of natural disasters globally speaking, lately. Now, if one were biblically inclined, one might see the apocalypse. As I am not, I tend to see things very much like those described in the book I'm reading right now about the enviromental crisis, which was written nearly 10 years ago, and in which the author predicted things just like this in 5 to 10 years if we didnt' change things. We did a little, but not very much at all, and here we are. Honestly, it's looking kinda grim. One hopes that we can maybe turn some of this around, soon.
22.10.04
Enjoy The Draft
Enjoy The Draft
This site is hilarious, tongue-in-cheek satire that's simultaneously highly amusing, cynical, and incredibly scary. I just genuinely hope that this guy is really kidding. It seems like he'd have to be... or else he is completely insane. In any case, it's a site worth checking out.
This site is hilarious, tongue-in-cheek satire that's simultaneously highly amusing, cynical, and incredibly scary. I just genuinely hope that this guy is really kidding. It seems like he'd have to be... or else he is completely insane. In any case, it's a site worth checking out.
21.10.04
The Wiccan Warrior by Kerr Cuhulain -- Beliefnet.com
The Wiccan Warrior by Kerr Cuhulain -- Beliefnet.com
This looked interesting. He has a book I've been meaning to read, but haven't had a chance to yet, financially. I've always had a bit of a warrior archetype thing going, but in a positive way. A real warrior seeks to avoid battle, in general. So I've kind of been doing this by default since I became a pagan. So, even if you're not that interested in the topic in general, it might give you better insight into me as a person... assuming you're interested in that, as well. ;-)
This looked interesting. He has a book I've been meaning to read, but haven't had a chance to yet, financially. I've always had a bit of a warrior archetype thing going, but in a positive way. A real warrior seeks to avoid battle, in general. So I've kind of been doing this by default since I became a pagan. So, even if you're not that interested in the topic in general, it might give you better insight into me as a person... assuming you're interested in that, as well. ;-)
MSNBC - Carter: American troops' presence ignite more violence
MSNBC - Carter: American troops' presence ignite more violence
This was a very eloquent statement that a friend sent to me by former President Jimmy Carter, a generally maligned man (for no good reason I can think of). I wasn't sure it'd be good, since it's with Chris Matthews, but it turned out quite good. We ought to listen to this man. He has some good ideas laid out. Even just a couple of them would be good. If you're at all interested in the war in Iraq and how to end it, it's worth checking out. Thanks, Animator. :-)
This was a very eloquent statement that a friend sent to me by former President Jimmy Carter, a generally maligned man (for no good reason I can think of). I wasn't sure it'd be good, since it's with Chris Matthews, but it turned out quite good. We ought to listen to this man. He has some good ideas laid out. Even just a couple of them would be good. If you're at all interested in the war in Iraq and how to end it, it's worth checking out. Thanks, Animator. :-)
Two new polls show a sudden shift of undecided Catholics toward Kerry. By Steve Waldman -- Beliefnet.com
Two new polls show a sudden shift of undecided Catholics toward Kerry. By Steve Waldman -- Beliefnet.com
I find this interesting, even if I'm not a Catholic (or even a Christian), just because it seems like a lot of the attacks on Kerry are backfiring, and being that I'd much rather have Kerry than Bush, this is comforting. As somewhat of an anti-establishmentarian, it's good to see that the institutional controls might be failing, as well.
I find this interesting, even if I'm not a Catholic (or even a Christian), just because it seems like a lot of the attacks on Kerry are backfiring, and being that I'd much rather have Kerry than Bush, this is comforting. As somewhat of an anti-establishmentarian, it's good to see that the institutional controls might be failing, as well.
18.10.04
Llewellyn's Spell A Day: Ritual for a Fuller Head of Hair
Llewellyn's Spell A Day: Ritual for a Fuller Head of Hair: "Ritual for a Fuller Head of Hair
October 18th, 2004
Color of the day: Gray
Incense of the day: Frankincense
At sunrise during a waxing Moon, wash your hair and then rinse it with rosemary (if you have dark hair) or chamomile (if you have red or blond hair). Make a hair rinse by steeping the herb in hot water for five to ten minutes, then straining and cooling the infusion. Get your hair cut before sunset.
By: Therese Francis"
This was something I thought might be of use to my friend, Kristy. Hope it was of any help. ;-)
October 18th, 2004
Color of the day: Gray
Incense of the day: Frankincense
At sunrise during a waxing Moon, wash your hair and then rinse it with rosemary (if you have dark hair) or chamomile (if you have red or blond hair). Make a hair rinse by steeping the herb in hot water for five to ten minutes, then straining and cooling the infusion. Get your hair cut before sunset.
By: Therese Francis"
This was something I thought might be of use to my friend, Kristy. Hope it was of any help. ;-)
17.10.04
MSN Careers - You Can Get a Job With Any Major - Career Advice Article
MSN Careers - You Can Get a Job With Any Major - Career Advice Article
I'd really like to believe that this is true. My interview kind of supports it... but the job hasn't quite come in, yet. Once it does, maybe I'll believe in it a little better. The guy did have a lot to say about how a business major isn't really useful anymore because so many people take them... but I'm not sure about it. Hopefully, they're right. ;-)
I'd really like to believe that this is true. My interview kind of supports it... but the job hasn't quite come in, yet. Once it does, maybe I'll believe in it a little better. The guy did have a lot to say about how a business major isn't really useful anymore because so many people take them... but I'm not sure about it. Hopefully, they're right. ;-)
6767.com
6767.com
This is a weblog done by Dave Navarro. He's one of my favorite guitarists... a very prime influence, and, as I'm finding out through further exposure to him as a person, he happens to be a great guy... at least from my perspective. Just thought I'd throw this website out there for the people who were interested.
This is a weblog done by Dave Navarro. He's one of my favorite guitarists... a very prime influence, and, as I'm finding out through further exposure to him as a person, he happens to be a great guy... at least from my perspective. Just thought I'd throw this website out there for the people who were interested.
8.10.04
Help Protect Our Endangered Species
The League of Conservation Voters
This is just one of the email things on the last site. It's about making the Endangered Species Act still have weight. It's definitely worth sending out if you have any kind of environmental streak in you because it keeps animals from going extinct, and it's effective at bringing populations back, as recently happened with the bald eagle. Worth checking out.
This is just one of the email things on the last site. It's about making the Endangered Species Act still have weight. It's definitely worth sending out if you have any kind of environmental streak in you because it keeps animals from going extinct, and it's effective at bringing populations back, as recently happened with the bald eagle. Worth checking out.
The League of Conservation Voters
The League of Conservation Voters
This site looks like a really good hub of things that I'm actually interested in. I know the war has kind of taken over most domestic and environmental issues for this election, but they're still important to me. This site has lots of new articles, and a feature to send emails to your congress member. It's a good way, I think, to actually get the word out to people that this kind of stuff still matters to some of us.
This site looks like a really good hub of things that I'm actually interested in. I know the war has kind of taken over most domestic and environmental issues for this election, but they're still important to me. This site has lots of new articles, and a feature to send emails to your congress member. It's a good way, I think, to actually get the word out to people that this kind of stuff still matters to some of us.
Bring back Invader Zim Petition
Bring back Invader Zim Petition
I doubt the petition will have any real effect, but I signed it, anyway. I do wish they were still making more Invader Zim. It's a hilarious show. It's too bad it didn't really take off, because it's highly enjoyable. I've just spent the last week or so going through and watching the DVDs for it. It's addictive.
I doubt the petition will have any real effect, but I signed it, anyway. I do wish they were still making more Invader Zim. It's a hilarious show. It's too bad it didn't really take off, because it's highly enjoyable. I've just spent the last week or so going through and watching the DVDs for it. It's addictive.
Hosted by DrunkDuck.com! [ #1 Lucidfairy Cover ]
Hosted by DrunkDuck.com! [ #1 Lucidfairy Cover ]
This is a webcomic... a yaoi manga that my friend is making. If you're interested in manga, and don't mind some slightly strange things (and if you like manga, how can you mind them?), it's worth checking out. She updates it fairly regularly, so it's often got something new. I'd definitely recommend it.
This is a webcomic... a yaoi manga that my friend is making. If you're interested in manga, and don't mind some slightly strange things (and if you like manga, how can you mind them?), it's worth checking out. She updates it fairly regularly, so it's often got something new. I'd definitely recommend it.
20.9.04
MSN Money - Living simply can be simply fabulous - Escape the rat race
MSN Money - Living simply can be simply fabulous - Escape the rat race
No matter how hard I try, I can't figure out if this article applies to me or not, but I figure it might help other people I know, and maybe some others. It's very simple advice, and I'm sure I could have used it once, but then again, I also just have this tendency to live that way, anyhow. Anyhow, it's a good article for anyone to check out in this society. It will do one of two things. For the majority of people, it will teach you that there are other things in life than image, and for the small minority, it will reaffirm the ideas you already held. That is, if you take it to heart. I'm sure many if not most people would ignore the advice, but it's good advice, nonetheless, and the more it's emphasized, perhaps the more it will get across to people.
No matter how hard I try, I can't figure out if this article applies to me or not, but I figure it might help other people I know, and maybe some others. It's very simple advice, and I'm sure I could have used it once, but then again, I also just have this tendency to live that way, anyhow. Anyhow, it's a good article for anyone to check out in this society. It will do one of two things. For the majority of people, it will teach you that there are other things in life than image, and for the small minority, it will reaffirm the ideas you already held. That is, if you take it to heart. I'm sure many if not most people would ignore the advice, but it's good advice, nonetheless, and the more it's emphasized, perhaps the more it will get across to people.
Auf der Maur
Auf der Maur
I saw this band on the Curiosa tour earlier this summer, and since she was a bassist in the Smashing Pumpkins towards the end, I gave them a good hearing and bought the CD. It's fun stuff, even if they are from Canada. ;-) (j/k I have friends in Canada) Anyhow, it's pretty fun, compelling music, defintely worth checking out if you're looking for something new and have any reason to respect my opinion. ;-)
I saw this band on the Curiosa tour earlier this summer, and since she was a bassist in the Smashing Pumpkins towards the end, I gave them a good hearing and bought the CD. It's fun stuff, even if they are from Canada. ;-) (j/k I have friends in Canada) Anyhow, it's pretty fun, compelling music, defintely worth checking out if you're looking for something new and have any reason to respect my opinion. ;-)
MSN Dating & Personals - Don�t follow the leader
MSN Dating & Personals - Don�t follow the leader
I find it exceedingly amusing to see that this article is titled "Don't Follow the Leader," and then it proceeds to tell you how to dress. The problem is that it tells you one person's opinions, and perhaps that person is not a kind of person all readers would like to know let alone respect their opinions. Granted, I only have one of their fashion don'ts, but just from the writing style (which, due to it being like the way the writer talks, comes across as incredibly judgemental), I can tell that I really don't like the writer. This is a problem I have for most commentators on what is hip. Maybe I don't want to be hip. Maybe I'd hate to be hip. Or maybe I just don't want to be one of the people slavishly following the underground taste... which changes so quickly. Say whatever you like, but you can just keep your advice on my account.
I find it exceedingly amusing to see that this article is titled "Don't Follow the Leader," and then it proceeds to tell you how to dress. The problem is that it tells you one person's opinions, and perhaps that person is not a kind of person all readers would like to know let alone respect their opinions. Granted, I only have one of their fashion don'ts, but just from the writing style (which, due to it being like the way the writer talks, comes across as incredibly judgemental), I can tell that I really don't like the writer. This is a problem I have for most commentators on what is hip. Maybe I don't want to be hip. Maybe I'd hate to be hip. Or maybe I just don't want to be one of the people slavishly following the underground taste... which changes so quickly. Say whatever you like, but you can just keep your advice on my account.
Three experts on religion and pop culture discuss how shows like 'Joan of Arcadia,' 'Buffy' and 'The Simpsons' talk about faith. -- Beliefnet.com
Three experts on religion and pop culture discuss how shows like 'Joan of Arcadia,' 'Buffy' and 'The Simpsons' talk about faith. -- Beliefnet.com
This article... well, they're trying. They really don't seem to understand how people view spirituality today. They only brush on what the whole article should have been about at the end, and really don't seem to understand that there are people who are sorely left out by these shows (my mom watches a few of them, so I've seen them). Honestly, I don't actually like any of the shows that are mentioned except two mentioned in passing that really have not much to do with spirituality. Some of the shows really make me retch, because they're really cheesy and send messages that I strongly disagree with. Also, they try to say the shows are inclusive, but they're very much not in many cases... particlarly with the Christian shows. They're not inclusive... they're Christian. If you're not Christian, they don't really give you much. I guess they're non-denominational, but that's not inclusive. Anyhow, I just randomly found this article and decided to have a little rant on it. It was somewhat interesting, though, even though I tended to disagree with it. Still made me think about things.
This article... well, they're trying. They really don't seem to understand how people view spirituality today. They only brush on what the whole article should have been about at the end, and really don't seem to understand that there are people who are sorely left out by these shows (my mom watches a few of them, so I've seen them). Honestly, I don't actually like any of the shows that are mentioned except two mentioned in passing that really have not much to do with spirituality. Some of the shows really make me retch, because they're really cheesy and send messages that I strongly disagree with. Also, they try to say the shows are inclusive, but they're very much not in many cases... particlarly with the Christian shows. They're not inclusive... they're Christian. If you're not Christian, they don't really give you much. I guess they're non-denominational, but that's not inclusive. Anyhow, I just randomly found this article and decided to have a little rant on it. It was somewhat interesting, though, even though I tended to disagree with it. Still made me think about things.
31.8.04
sharkeythomas
sharkeythomas
This is an online manga a friend of mine is doing the art for. I just figure it would be nice to give her at least a posting on here. It's pretty good by me. Worth checking out.
This is an online manga a friend of mine is doing the art for. I just figure it would be nice to give her at least a posting on here. It's pretty good by me. Worth checking out.
MSN Careers - Do What You Love and You'll Probably Starve - Career Advice Article
MSN Careers - Do What You Love and You'll Probably Starve - Career Advice Article
Megan sent me this article. She said it was to put a little fire in my day. It certainly did that. This article is almost all the things that are wrong with this country all rolled into one. It tells you not to do what you love, just find some position that you can lie low in and just get money. That, or start a business or support a franchise in something nobody cares about. This might get you money, but if that's all it takes to make you happy, you are a pathetic person. Never mind that starting a business is just as likely to fail as following what you love... if not moreso. Moreover, the author suggest that if you do start a business, make sure you don't innovate. Make sure you keep things exactly how they are right now, because they're just so successful when people aren't supposed to do what they love. This article actually reminded me a lot of the Republican national convention last night, where they stated things that might have had some point, but said that they were irrefutable, and nobody in their right mind would disagree with them. That kind of closed-mindedness and derision of people who hold differring views is detestable. If someone wants to start a janitor franchise or sell some unknown product, I say, more power to them, but I don't think it's good to tell people that it's bad to follow your dream because you might fail, so instead you should start a business, because although most businesses fail, yours won't. It's not only unethical, it's hypocritical. Not everyone wants to be an entrepreneur... and if everyone followed this man's advice, we'd be in trouble. Maybe I'm unamerican for not believing blindly in capitalism, but I don't think that money is the beat-all and end-all of life. That people are unable to follow their dreams doesn't mean that we should all forget about it unless we're "superstars"... it means that there is something fundamentally wrong with our current system... all the more reason to innovate. If we're going to all be entrepreneurs, maybe we should be entrepreneurs in the fields we love. Maybe we should have more independent music labels supporting art instead of capitalism, more environmental groups giving people chances to follow their loves, regional movie production groups, and anything else people can think of to want to devote their lives to. Maybe we need to make it so we can destroy the monolithic structures that keep people from following their dreams so we can actually have something that works out right for people. Oh, but that would make the world a better place, and we can't have that....
Megan sent me this article. She said it was to put a little fire in my day. It certainly did that. This article is almost all the things that are wrong with this country all rolled into one. It tells you not to do what you love, just find some position that you can lie low in and just get money. That, or start a business or support a franchise in something nobody cares about. This might get you money, but if that's all it takes to make you happy, you are a pathetic person. Never mind that starting a business is just as likely to fail as following what you love... if not moreso. Moreover, the author suggest that if you do start a business, make sure you don't innovate. Make sure you keep things exactly how they are right now, because they're just so successful when people aren't supposed to do what they love. This article actually reminded me a lot of the Republican national convention last night, where they stated things that might have had some point, but said that they were irrefutable, and nobody in their right mind would disagree with them. That kind of closed-mindedness and derision of people who hold differring views is detestable. If someone wants to start a janitor franchise or sell some unknown product, I say, more power to them, but I don't think it's good to tell people that it's bad to follow your dream because you might fail, so instead you should start a business, because although most businesses fail, yours won't. It's not only unethical, it's hypocritical. Not everyone wants to be an entrepreneur... and if everyone followed this man's advice, we'd be in trouble. Maybe I'm unamerican for not believing blindly in capitalism, but I don't think that money is the beat-all and end-all of life. That people are unable to follow their dreams doesn't mean that we should all forget about it unless we're "superstars"... it means that there is something fundamentally wrong with our current system... all the more reason to innovate. If we're going to all be entrepreneurs, maybe we should be entrepreneurs in the fields we love. Maybe we should have more independent music labels supporting art instead of capitalism, more environmental groups giving people chances to follow their loves, regional movie production groups, and anything else people can think of to want to devote their lives to. Maybe we need to make it so we can destroy the monolithic structures that keep people from following their dreams so we can actually have something that works out right for people. Oh, but that would make the world a better place, and we can't have that....
26.8.04
Full Circle Events - The Pagan Voting Project
Full Circle Events - The Pagan Voting Project
I found this site today while looking for jobs (don't ask how those two are related... they just are), and I thought it was a good site. It's geared towards getting pagans to vote, and being for both of those things, it seems like a worthwhile idea. Worth checking out if you're pagan or just interested. The cartoon on the side was pretty funny, too. ;-)
I found this site today while looking for jobs (don't ask how those two are related... they just are), and I thought it was a good site. It's geared towards getting pagans to vote, and being for both of those things, it seems like a worthwhile idea. Worth checking out if you're pagan or just interested. The cartoon on the side was pretty funny, too. ;-)
12.8.04
MSNBC - What's in a name? Sexiness, says scientist
MSNBC - What's in a name? Sexiness, says scientist
I thought this would be an interesting article, and it could be, but unfortunately, the research is flawed. The linguist posted pictures on Hot or Not with different names... but unfortunately, your name is given if you choose to meet the person, which is on a different screen than where you rate them, so the connection is very weak if present at all. Having posted my pictures different times and gotten vastly different results, it all really just boils down to who is on when, how they feel, and whether they're attracted to you or not. It was some very poor scholarship.
I thought this would be an interesting article, and it could be, but unfortunately, the research is flawed. The linguist posted pictures on Hot or Not with different names... but unfortunately, your name is given if you choose to meet the person, which is on a different screen than where you rate them, so the connection is very weak if present at all. Having posted my pictures different times and gotten vastly different results, it all really just boils down to who is on when, how they feel, and whether they're attracted to you or not. It was some very poor scholarship.
10.8.04
Teaching Tales: Why Fight? -- Beliefnet.com
-- Beliefnet.com
This was a good little story. I have some fundamental metaphysical problems with some of the reasoning, but the conclusion is one that I agree with. Worth looking at and keeping in mind.
This was a good little story. I have some fundamental metaphysical problems with some of the reasoning, but the conclusion is one that I agree with. Worth looking at and keeping in mind.
Campaign to De-Criminalize the Worship of the Greek Gods in Greece
Campaign to De-Criminalize the Worship of the Greek Gods in Greece
I found this site, and I almost can't believe that something like this is really taking place right now. It's just crazy. It's definitely something that is rather contradictory. I just think people should be allowed to worship as they please.
I found this site, and I almost can't believe that something like this is really taking place right now. It's just crazy. It's definitely something that is rather contradictory. I just think people should be allowed to worship as they please.
6.8.04
Sign the Oceans Alive Pledge
Sign the Oceans Alive Pledge
This was a good site. It's about maintaining the health of the oceans, which I think is a good thing. It's worth checking out and sending the email. Sure, people might ignore it, but the more people who sign it, the better chance there is that it won't be ignored. I'd suggest to anyone that they check it out.
This was a good site. It's about maintaining the health of the oceans, which I think is a good thing. It's worth checking out and sending the email. Sure, people might ignore it, but the more people who sign it, the better chance there is that it won't be ignored. I'd suggest to anyone that they check it out.
19.7.04
Register to Vote With Involver
Register to Vote With Involver
See, now this is what we need to get people to actually register to vote. You have to make it easy. I think I'm still registered, but it couldn't hurt to make sure. This site connects through bands and gets young people to register by making it easy for them. It's also got useful stuff like absentee ballots (I've never known where to get those), and resources for young people who want to vote. It's definitely worth checking out. And maybe I'll get around to that voting thingie this time....
See, now this is what we need to get people to actually register to vote. You have to make it easy. I think I'm still registered, but it couldn't hurt to make sure. This site connects through bands and gets young people to register by making it easy for them. It's also got useful stuff like absentee ballots (I've never known where to get those), and resources for young people who want to vote. It's definitely worth checking out. And maybe I'll get around to that voting thingie this time....
11.7.04
Lama Surya Das on self-acceptance -- Beliefnet.com
Lama Surya Das on self-acceptance -- Beliefnet.com
This article talked about something I've been practicing for a long time, that I think few other people really do. It really helps you to deal with people a lot better. Only rarely does it need to be circumvented, and then only for unreasonable people. It's definitely worth checking out for all of my friends... every last one of you.
This article talked about something I've been practicing for a long time, that I think few other people really do. It really helps you to deal with people a lot better. Only rarely does it need to be circumvented, and then only for unreasonable people. It's definitely worth checking out for all of my friends... every last one of you.
10.7.04
Make yours a spiritual summer--walk barefoot, look at the stars, star-gazing, reading, spritual summer vacation -- Beliefnet.com
Make yours a spiritual summer--walk barefoot, look at the stars, star-gazing, reading, spritual summer vacation -- Beliefnet.com
This is an interesting article. It very much goes against my own feelings about summer, as I am more active and close to nature in the winter... I'm just like a contrary like that. Anyhow, it is interesting to see all the ways that summer can be a positive thing (aside from smaller classloads), and ways to be spiritual in spite of all the heat and dreadfulness.
This is an interesting article. It very much goes against my own feelings about summer, as I am more active and close to nature in the winter... I'm just like a contrary like that. Anyhow, it is interesting to see all the ways that summer can be a positive thing (aside from smaller classloads), and ways to be spiritual in spite of all the heat and dreadfulness.
6.7.04
MSNBC - Warmer Earth means less rice
MSNBC - Warmer Earth means less rice
This is bad for two kinds of people... people who like rice, and people who need rice to survive. Luckily, I'm of the former variety, so it won't be quite so bad for me, but it's also worrisome for some of the latter variety... even just out of humanitarian ideas. Hopefully, we can figure out a way to make things work out a bit better.
This is bad for two kinds of people... people who like rice, and people who need rice to survive. Luckily, I'm of the former variety, so it won't be quite so bad for me, but it's also worrisome for some of the latter variety... even just out of humanitarian ideas. Hopefully, we can figure out a way to make things work out a bit better.
1.7.04
-- Beliefnet.com
-- Beliefnet.com
It was interesting to me. It's about a Hindu way of balancing your home. You mostly just hear about Feng Shui, and hardly anything about how other cultures have approached a similar idea. It's interesting to hear another approach.
It was interesting to me. It's about a Hindu way of balancing your home. You mostly just hear about Feng Shui, and hardly anything about how other cultures have approached a similar idea. It's interesting to hear another approach.
-- Beliefnet.com
-- Beliefnet.com
This is an interesting article about Asatru, which I have some interest in, even if I'm not a direct follower of the religion. It's still interesting to read about, and incorporate some of the ideas it has.
This is an interesting article about Asatru, which I have some interest in, even if I'm not a direct follower of the religion. It's still interesting to read about, and incorporate some of the ideas it has.
27.6.04
Anime Adrenaline: The Ultimate Anime Rush
Anime Adrenaline: The Ultimate Anime Rush
This site had lots of cool music files, but this is for some basic Japanese lessons, which I happen to find cool.
This site had lots of cool music files, but this is for some basic Japanese lessons, which I happen to find cool.
Anime Adrenaline: The Ultimate Anime Rush
Anime Adrenaline: The Ultimate Anime Rush
This site had lots of cool music files, but this is for some basic Japanese lessons, which I happen to find cool.
This site had lots of cool music files, but this is for some basic Japanese lessons, which I happen to find cool.
TONS of Cure Wallpapers!
The Big O - Lost Memories
The Big O - Lost Memories
This is the only site that I found that had the Big O songs... When I finally got them to download completely, though, they sounded weird. Maybe I was just hearing the Japanese version, and it was different or something... or this one was from the OST instead of the show itself... I know that I was hearing more of the song than I'd ever heard before, but even the parts I knew were very different, with more prominent synth parts and more guitar layering... it sounded almost Queen-like. Still, it's the only version I can find, so it'll have to do for now. I figured I'd post it in case someone I know cares to check it out.
This is the only site that I found that had the Big O songs... When I finally got them to download completely, though, they sounded weird. Maybe I was just hearing the Japanese version, and it was different or something... or this one was from the OST instead of the show itself... I know that I was hearing more of the song than I'd ever heard before, but even the parts I knew were very different, with more prominent synth parts and more guitar layering... it sounded almost Queen-like. Still, it's the only version I can find, so it'll have to do for now. I figured I'd post it in case someone I know cares to check it out.
Modesty Makeovers: From Skimpy to Stylish -- Beliefnet.com
Modesty Makeovers: From Skimpy to Stylish -- Beliefnet.com
This article... is very misleading. While I don't necessarily have anything against modesty, this article is giving people false impressions of what looks good. Hell, maybe some people think that these ideas look good, but I can't believe they would. Maybe it might be hard to find fashions that aren't really short for women, but I don't think it would be that hard... and if you even buy those things, then you're just supporting the ideas, there. This article just struck me as really dumb... dumb enough to comment upon.
This article... is very misleading. While I don't necessarily have anything against modesty, this article is giving people false impressions of what looks good. Hell, maybe some people think that these ideas look good, but I can't believe they would. Maybe it might be hard to find fashions that aren't really short for women, but I don't think it would be that hard... and if you even buy those things, then you're just supporting the ideas, there. This article just struck me as really dumb... dumb enough to comment upon.
24.6.04
MSNBC - Genetic mutationturns tot into superboy
MSNBC - Genetic mutationturns tot into superboy
This is an interesting article. Makes me wonder if I have low myostatin production, judging from my legs and how quickly I an increase weights when I lift. I'm probably just a big guy who doesn't know his own strength, though. Perhaps that's better, judging from the possible health side-effects.
This is an interesting article. Makes me wonder if I have low myostatin production, judging from my legs and how quickly I an increase weights when I lift. I'm probably just a big guy who doesn't know his own strength, though. Perhaps that's better, judging from the possible health side-effects.
23.6.04
Death Is Not Inevitable, Say Transhumanists--Technology can extend life spans and prevent aging posthuman cyborg deathism -- Beliefnet.com
Death Is Not Inevitable, Say Transhumanists--Technology can extend life spans and prevent aging posthuman cyborg deathism -- Beliefnet.com
Interesting article about theories on death. I enjoyed it.
Interesting article about theories on death. I enjoyed it.
22.6.04
Cool Trigun Wallpaper
Midvalley The Hornfreak's Sound Clips
Midvalley The Hornfreak's Sound Clips
More fun Trigun sounds. This one at least has the commercial caps, which are really cool guitar riffs. I'll have to check the rest out, later.
More fun Trigun sounds. This one at least has the commercial caps, which are really cool guitar riffs. I'll have to check the rest out, later.
TRIGUNOMETRY - audio clips
TRIGUNOMETRY - audio clips
I was looking for the song from the end of trigun, but I found some fun dialogue clips. Jamie, check this one out. Look for drunkenmillie.wav It's right up your alley. ;-)
I was looking for the song from the end of trigun, but I found some fun dialogue clips. Jamie, check this one out. Look for drunkenmillie.wav It's right up your alley. ;-)
20.6.04
SoundFont.com: Tutorials
SoundFont.com: Tutorials
This is a whole bunch of keyboard tutorials I'm going to need to check out later on. I found stuff about SoundFont, because on the Nobuo Uematsu site, they have sound fonts for the sounds from the Final Fantasy games. I'd really like to figure out how to make that work... I think I'll need to get those midi cables, though... I think it'd be worth it... if nothing else, I'd have that capablity, and maybe a few more sounds to work with that I'd really like.
This is a whole bunch of keyboard tutorials I'm going to need to check out later on. I found stuff about SoundFont, because on the Nobuo Uematsu site, they have sound fonts for the sounds from the Final Fantasy games. I'd really like to figure out how to make that work... I think I'll need to get those midi cables, though... I think it'd be worth it... if nothing else, I'd have that capablity, and maybe a few more sounds to work with that I'd really like.
Nobuo Uematsu: the man, the legend...
Nobuo Uematsu: the man, the legend...
This site is great. It's completely dedicated to the work of Nobuo Uematsu, the man who creates all the music for the Final Fantasy games. I finally got to see what he looked like! There's so much infortmation on the site, too. I'm pretty excited about it... he's one of my main influences.
This site is great. It's completely dedicated to the work of Nobuo Uematsu, the man who creates all the music for the Final Fantasy games. I finally got to see what he looked like! There's so much infortmation on the site, too. I'm pretty excited about it... he's one of my main influences.
Anime Guitar Tab Archive
Anime Guitar Tab Archive
I found a whole section of tabs for songs from anime shows. How cool is that?
I found a whole section of tabs for songs from anime shows. How cool is that?
19.6.04
Anime Dictionary
Anime Dictionary
Useful for people who don't know much about anime. Clues you in on some of the slang. I don't use the slang or random Japanese words all that much, but some other people do. It's good stuff to know, and also just fun to know, too.
Useful for people who don't know much about anime. Clues you in on some of the slang. I don't use the slang or random Japanese words all that much, but some other people do. It's good stuff to know, and also just fun to know, too.
Anime Tourist - Web Links
Anime Tourist - Web Links
I don't know how often they update this, but it's a nice list of anime-related contests. Worth checking out... you might win something. ;-)
I don't know how often they update this, but it's a nice list of anime-related contests. Worth checking out... you might win something. ;-)
Chocobo Robo Voice Remix
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This looks like a very promising site. I haven't had a chance to really check it out very well, yet, though. I'll give you more on it after I have... just thought I'd put it out there, because it looks REALLY cool....
This looks like a very promising site. I haven't had a chance to really check it out very well, yet, though. I'll give you more on it after I have... just thought I'd put it out there, because it looks REALLY cool....
Endless Power.Net: Bringing Together the Worlds of Anime and Sci-Fi
Endless Power.Net: Bringing Together the Worlds of Anime and Sci-Fi
This is a good site to get Inuyasha MP3s from, and looks rather well designed. It has other shows' songs, and also lots of other content I didn't have time to check out. I figured I'd do that after I finished downloading the ones I know. It's going to be a while. After lots of searching, this one is the best I've found.
This is a good site to get Inuyasha MP3s from, and looks rather well designed. It has other shows' songs, and also lots of other content I didn't have time to check out. I figured I'd do that after I finished downloading the ones I know. It's going to be a while. After lots of searching, this one is the best I've found.
18.6.04
Why Do Religions Teach Love and Yet Cause So Much War? by Ken Wilber -- Beliefnet.com
Why Do Religions Teach Love and Yet Cause So Much War? by Ken Wilber -- Beliefnet.com
In case you hadn't noticed, I spend a decent amount of time, here. This article was kind of interesting, because it hinted at some ideas of themes that transcend religion, but not universality of belief. You'd have to read it to understand what I'm trying to say, but if you do, don't put much stock in what he writes about linguistics... his understanding of linguistics is terrible, but his ideas are interesting.
In case you hadn't noticed, I spend a decent amount of time, here. This article was kind of interesting, because it hinted at some ideas of themes that transcend religion, but not universality of belief. You'd have to read it to understand what I'm trying to say, but if you do, don't put much stock in what he writes about linguistics... his understanding of linguistics is terrible, but his ideas are interesting.
17.6.04
Mental Health Concerns for Behavioral Minorities
Mental Health Concerns for Behavioral Minorities
A scientific/philosophical protest of psychology that uses ulfhednar as an example. It's crazy, and out there, and I love it.
A scientific/philosophical protest of psychology that uses ulfhednar as an example. It's crazy, and out there, and I love it.
Jon Stewart's 2004 commencement speech at the College of William and Mary -- Beliefnet.com
Jon Stewart's 2004 commencement speech at the College of William and Mary -- Beliefnet.com
It was interesting. It was funny. It made me feel good about my future. It also made me think about what I should do for the world. A good article, I think.
It was interesting. It was funny. It made me feel good about my future. It also made me think about what I should do for the world. A good article, I think.
Werewolves and Werebears
Werewolves and Werebears
Another interesting place on historical ideas of the myth of the werewolf. Also has a section on Ulfhednar, and, if you're interested, lots of great photos of wolves which make the site even better than just the information.
Another interesting place on historical ideas of the myth of the werewolf. Also has a section on Ulfhednar, and, if you're interested, lots of great photos of wolves which make the site even better than just the information.
Ulfhednar Hearth
Ulfhednar Hearth
This looks like a fun place. I was looking for a place that had more information about ulfhednar (something like a berserker in nordic mythology, but with an affinity to a wolf instead of a bear), because I self-identify as one, but I'm finding very little... particularly in English. This one looks fairly promising, though... even if it's more about Asatru than ulfhednar. Still, it's fun. :-)
This looks like a fun place. I was looking for a place that had more information about ulfhednar (something like a berserker in nordic mythology, but with an affinity to a wolf instead of a bear), because I self-identify as one, but I'm finding very little... particularly in English. This one looks fairly promising, though... even if it's more about Asatru than ulfhednar. Still, it's fun. :-)
www.thecure.com - THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE
www.thecure.com - THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE
This is the website for the Cure. I was so excited when I heard they were coming to the states. It's been my dream for years to go see the Cure, but they've been staying far away from here for a while. I'm totally psyched to see them, now. They're one of my favorite bands... and a huge influence.
This is the website for the Cure. I was so excited when I heard they were coming to the states. It's been my dream for years to go see the Cure, but they've been staying far away from here for a while. I'm totally psyched to see them, now. They're one of my favorite bands... and a huge influence.
16.6.04
Ray Charles dies at 73 - Jun 10, 2004
CNN.com - Ray Charles dies at 73 - Jun 10, 2004
I saw this the other day, and I was really saddened. I'm not really sure why, because I've never been a really huge Ray Charles fan, but I know that some of my heroes were. You've gotta admit there was some talent, there, and a good deal of adversity overcome when he went blind as a kid. I don't know if I'm just jumping on the bandwagon, or I just always come into things as they're dying, but I feel really moved, now. Maybe I'll have to try to check out some Ray Charles stuff, now... see what I've been missing.
I saw this the other day, and I was really saddened. I'm not really sure why, because I've never been a really huge Ray Charles fan, but I know that some of my heroes were. You've gotta admit there was some talent, there, and a good deal of adversity overcome when he went blind as a kid. I don't know if I'm just jumping on the bandwagon, or I just always come into things as they're dying, but I feel really moved, now. Maybe I'll have to try to check out some Ray Charles stuff, now... see what I've been missing.
Apatheism
-- Beliefnet.com
This article has some interesting points. I don't necessarily agree with the part about not caring about one's own religious beliefs, but perhaps the part about not caring about others' has some merit.
This article has some interesting points. I don't necessarily agree with the part about not caring about one's own religious beliefs, but perhaps the part about not caring about others' has some merit.
ACIDplanet.com: Tools: 8Packs
ACIDplanet.com: Tools: 8Packs
If you happen to use ACID or any other loop-based music production software, this is a good place to get free loops every week. Sometimes, they repeat, but lots of times, there are new ones. I have quite a collection just from downloading whenever I could for the past year or so. I mostly use them for drums and ear candy, and record my bass, guitars, and vocals, but whatever you use them for is cool.
If you happen to use ACID or any other loop-based music production software, this is a good place to get free loops every week. Sometimes, they repeat, but lots of times, there are new ones. I have quite a collection just from downloading whenever I could for the past year or so. I mostly use them for drums and ear candy, and record my bass, guitars, and vocals, but whatever you use them for is cool.
Berklee Shares: free music lessons, mp3, quicktime and pdf files download
Berklee Shares: free music lessons, mp3, quicktime and pdf files download
I just found this today. I'm not sure if it's new or not, but it's a big section of free music lessons from Berklee teachers, so I'm pretty excited about it. I'm hoping the lessons are worthwhile. I'm downloading some of them right now.
I just found this today. I'm not sure if it's new or not, but it's a big section of free music lessons from Berklee teachers, so I'm pretty excited about it. I'm hoping the lessons are worthwhile. I'm downloading some of them right now.
Internet Sacred Text Archive Main Index
Internet Sacred Text Archive Main Index
A really great place to visit if you're like me and are interested in the diversity of human religious belief. I personally enjoy the pagan, taoist, confucian, shinto, shamanism, and various cultural mythologies, but whatever catches your fancy works. The best part is the texts are all public domain, so they're free. Very nice.
A really great place to visit if you're like me and are interested in the diversity of human religious belief. I personally enjoy the pagan, taoist, confucian, shinto, shamanism, and various cultural mythologies, but whatever catches your fancy works. The best part is the texts are all public domain, so they're free. Very nice.
TMBG: FREE TUNES PAGE
TMBG: FREE TUNES PAGE
I haven't been focused on They Might Be Giants, lately, but I do still enjoy them. This is a good site to check every once in a while, if you like them. You can get free MP3s, and the decor is rather amusing, as well.
I haven't been focused on They Might Be Giants, lately, but I do still enjoy them. This is a good site to check every once in a while, if you like them. You can get free MP3s, and the decor is rather amusing, as well.
GuitarStringJewelry.com
GuitarStringJewelry.com
This site was really interesting, and it must cost a bunch to make this jewelry... unless the crafter goes through guitar and bass strings like crazy. It was a really fun idea, so I've been saving the ball ends from my strings to make a necklace, as well. I might need to change brands, though, because most of my ends are copper. Anyhow, pretty cool, if you're a guitarist.
This site was really interesting, and it must cost a bunch to make this jewelry... unless the crafter goes through guitar and bass strings like crazy. It was a really fun idea, so I've been saving the ball ends from my strings to make a necklace, as well. I might need to change brands, though, because most of my ends are copper. Anyhow, pretty cool, if you're a guitarist.
The Band Register
The Band Register
Extremely useful if you happen to have a band and are trying to think up a name. It can get very disheartening, though, because just about anything you'd think of that you'd actually use for a band is taken. My old band and I spent hours on here trying to find something nobody had. It never really panned out. All the ideas I've had since then haven't worked, either. My last favorite one got shot down, recently, but I haven't given up hope. If Shaman King has taught me one thing, it's to not give up the fight... ;-)
Extremely useful if you happen to have a band and are trying to think up a name. It can get very disheartening, though, because just about anything you'd think of that you'd actually use for a band is taken. My old band and I spent hours on here trying to find something nobody had. It never really panned out. All the ideas I've had since then haven't worked, either. My last favorite one got shot down, recently, but I haven't given up hope. If Shaman King has taught me one thing, it's to not give up the fight... ;-)
Anime Title Generator
Anime Title Generator
One of those amusing diversions... and it does point out how strange anime titles can appear in English....
One of those amusing diversions... and it does point out how strange anime titles can appear in English....
The Official Ninja Webpage: REAL Ultimate Power!!!!
The Official Ninja Webpage:� REAL Ultimate Power!!!!
I know, this one's old, but I still enjoy it... as long as you don't get into the guy's personal opinion section, wherein he's kind of a close-minded jerk. If you just stick to the main ninja section, it's quite enjoyable... albeit in a sort of sophomoric sort of way. Worth checking out at least once.
I know, this one's old, but I still enjoy it... as long as you don't get into the guy's personal opinion section, wherein he's kind of a close-minded jerk. If you just stick to the main ninja section, it's quite enjoyable... albeit in a sort of sophomoric sort of way. Worth checking out at least once.
FFRPG @ Returner Headquarters
FFRPG @ Returner Headquarters
This is a sweet site about turning the different Final Fantasy roleplaying video games into a tabletop RPG for us old-schoolers. It's quite well thought-out, and the rules are extensive (I downloaded the eBook, which was 250+pages or so). It's something I'd really like to try out, sometime.
This is a sweet site about turning the different Final Fantasy roleplaying video games into a tabletop RPG for us old-schoolers. It's quite well thought-out, and the rules are extensive (I downloaded the eBook, which was 250+pages or so). It's something I'd really like to try out, sometime.
15.6.04
An Exploration of Dark Paganism - Library
An Exploration of Dark Paganism - Library
This is a cool site if you're a pagan (especially a gothic one)and feel like reading about interesting spiritual stuff for free. There are lots of interesting articles about the darker side of paganism that's usually neglected. It's not about bad things, but about good things that are misunderstood. Very interesting, and lots of content. Right up my alley.
This is a cool site if you're a pagan (especially a gothic one)and feel like reading about interesting spiritual stuff for free. There are lots of interesting articles about the darker side of paganism that's usually neglected. It's not about bad things, but about good things that are misunderstood. Very interesting, and lots of content. Right up my alley.
DriveThruRPG.com
DriveThruRPG.com
This place is great. It's roleplaying game eBooks, and every week, they offer a book or two for free. The ones you pay for are really cheap, too. I've gotten so much cool stuff, it's like a gamer's dream. Seriously, check it out, if you're a gamer at all.
This place is great. It's roleplaying game eBooks, and every week, they offer a book or two for free. The ones you pay for are really cheap, too. I've gotten so much cool stuff, it's like a gamer's dream. Seriously, check it out, if you're a gamer at all.
[adult swim] | Shows
[adult swim] | Shows
I'm an adult swim fanatic. I watch mostly just the anime, though, so during the week and on Saturdays is when I watch, primarily. I also go for Family Guy and Futurama, but most of their domestically produced shows are awful. I absolutely despise Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and the ones that I just dislike aren't worth watching, either. I'm glad that they moved most of them to Sunday night, but now they have ATHF on every night, and it's awful. I change the station just so I don't support that show. I usually end up watching blind date or something I don't care about and reading something, only to come back in a half hour. But for all the anime it's introduced me to for free, I still like adult swim. I particularly enjoy Inuyasha, Trigun, Wolf's Rain and FLCL. I also liked Blue Gender, Cowboy Bebop (used to like it more, but they show it too much), Case Closed, Big O, and Witch Hunter Robin. It's worth it for those good shows.
I'm an adult swim fanatic. I watch mostly just the anime, though, so during the week and on Saturdays is when I watch, primarily. I also go for Family Guy and Futurama, but most of their domestically produced shows are awful. I absolutely despise Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and the ones that I just dislike aren't worth watching, either. I'm glad that they moved most of them to Sunday night, but now they have ATHF on every night, and it's awful. I change the station just so I don't support that show. I usually end up watching blind date or something I don't care about and reading something, only to come back in a half hour. But for all the anime it's introduced me to for free, I still like adult swim. I particularly enjoy Inuyasha, Trigun, Wolf's Rain and FLCL. I also liked Blue Gender, Cowboy Bebop (used to like it more, but they show it too much), Case Closed, Big O, and Witch Hunter Robin. It's worth it for those good shows.
Shaman King
Shaman King
This is one of my favorite TV shows. It's cool to like Saturday morning cartoons again. I just wish this one weren't on so early! I just tape it, now. I started on it just reading the manga, which was awesome. I was kind of disappointed in the show at first, because it was all about shaman fights, but then I realised it was just way further than I was in the manga. They changed a bunch of the names, but the show is still really fun. I used to hate the theme song, but, like the Big O one, it grew on me, and now I end up singing it all the time. Megan and I do it to feel close while we're apart. It's definitely good for us, but it's also just a fun show.
This is one of my favorite TV shows. It's cool to like Saturday morning cartoons again. I just wish this one weren't on so early! I just tape it, now. I started on it just reading the manga, which was awesome. I was kind of disappointed in the show at first, because it was all about shaman fights, but then I realised it was just way further than I was in the manga. They changed a bunch of the names, but the show is still really fun. I used to hate the theme song, but, like the Big O one, it grew on me, and now I end up singing it all the time. Megan and I do it to feel close while we're apart. It's definitely good for us, but it's also just a fun show.
Nuklear Power - Home of 8-bit Theater
Nuklear Power - Home of 8-bit Theater
I've been reading this one for ages, but it's still a favorite. This one is less for my friends (they mostly all read it or at least know about it), but more for random passers-by. If you have ever played final fantasy, and you like comic strips, this one's great. I've read through all of it, and even all the old advice columns they added in later. I'm still trying to get Megan to check it out, though... :-D
I've been reading this one for ages, but it's still a favorite. This one is less for my friends (they mostly all read it or at least know about it), but more for random passers-by. If you have ever played final fantasy, and you like comic strips, this one's great. I've read through all of it, and even all the old advice columns they added in later. I'm still trying to get Megan to check it out, though... :-D
My favorite author
Welcome to the Official Konstantinos Site v.5.0
I always used to never have a favorite author whenever people would ask, but I found one last year or so. He's a pagan author, but also a goth, and he's a musician. He's so much like me, it's really cool... except he's Greek, but that's alright. His writing is very readable and compelling, and he's less of a traditionalist than most. It really appeals to me.
I just wish I could join his band... ;-)
I always used to never have a favorite author whenever people would ask, but I found one last year or so. He's a pagan author, but also a goth, and he's a musician. He's so much like me, it's really cool... except he's Greek, but that's alright. His writing is very readable and compelling, and he's less of a traditionalist than most. It really appeals to me.
I just wish I could join his band... ;-)
Pente Net
Pente Net
Megan got me hooked on this game. It's pretty fun. I've been playing it against her and Jai, and two other people who randomly challenged me. So far I've only lost, but I think I put up a good fight. It's fun, too. I'd recommend it to anyone who is interested. Look me up. Name's Silas.
Megan got me hooked on this game. It's pretty fun. I've been playing it against her and Jai, and two other people who randomly challenged me. So far I've only lost, but I think I put up a good fight. It's fun, too. I'd recommend it to anyone who is interested. Look me up. Name's Silas.
Bob and George, the Comic Strip!
Bob and George, the Comic Strip!
I found this site through the wired link from 8-Bit theater the other day. It's actually a pretty good sprite comic. It's found a place on my favorites bar in IExplorer, so I figure I'll share it with anyone who's interested.
I found this site through the wired link from 8-Bit theater the other day. It's actually a pretty good sprite comic. It's found a place on my favorites bar in IExplorer, so I figure I'll share it with anyone who's interested.
14.6.04
How Can We Keep from Singing? Why We Need More Pagan Chants -- Beliefnet.com
How Can We Keep from Singing? Why We Need More Pagan Chants -- Beliefnet.com
I found this story while browsing beliefnet, and it seemed interesting. I think it could have used some more content or comment, though. Perhaps, it could have used some suggestion for ways to make new songs, or some songs that were already written, but still, it's nice to see the issue addressed.
I found this story while browsing beliefnet, and it seemed interesting. I think it could have used some more content or comment, though. Perhaps, it could have used some suggestion for ways to make new songs, or some songs that were already written, but still, it's nice to see the issue addressed.
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