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.
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.
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
Download Anime
Download Anime
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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