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Two for Tuesday - Bat for Lashes

Sya — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:57:00 -0400

Moving is hard work, BRB!

Sya — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:57:00 -0400

Two for Tuesday - Smoke on the Water

Sya — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:28:00 -0400

BODY from zhivko dimitrov on Vimeo.

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Why Mass Transit fails in the United States, Part 1

kylere — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:13:00 -0400

In an effort to be smart with money and also to be environmentally conscious (being a Unitarian Universalist is harder than being a xtian; I have to help take care of the earth rather than hoping for zombie jeebus to come back once we have despoiled it), I have been using mass transit to get back and forth to work since I moved to Cincinnati in March. The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky(TANK) website makes very nice use of Google maps and technology to simply plan trips around the greater Cincinnati and northern Kentucky area. The buses are usually clean and in good repair and the drivers seem able to keep a schedule within reason.

BUT...

Two for Tuesday - Two TED Talks

Sya — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:26:00 -0400

I just love TED, don't you? Here are two more of my favorite.

"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was, and never will be." —Thomas Jefferson

I think that quote from Liz Coleman's TED talk ties into this next one by Dan Ariely quite nicely.

Liza Garza - HBO's Def Poetry Jam

Sya — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:02:00 -0400

Liza Garza is among the few people you'll meet in life who is beautiful both inside and out.

Gay Rights

Sya — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:56:00 -0400

Why should we be concerned with diversity among the Supreme Court? Why does it matter if Sotomayor will be the sixth Catholic on the nine-member court?

So you don't have to read the entire article, I'm pulling the following excerpt from Catholic Answers Special Report on Gay Marriage, but feel free to read the whole thing at your leisure. They believe that - "Legalization of same-sex marriage will not bring absolution nor deliver inner peace. Homosexuals will continue to suffer from the problems their "lifestyle" creates, even if every state legislature and both houses of Congress were to pass bills extolling homosexual behavior and privileging their relationships over those of heterosexuals. Active homosexuals will continue seeking something that they will never find through the things they do with strangers. They will still be tragically unhappy people. Such behavior will never offer the basis for marriage nor satisfy their relationship needs as persons. Homosexuals need compassion, but since they will not benefit by homosexual "marriage," there is no reason for society to redefine marriage to include same-sex couples. In fact, recognition of this intrinsically disordered behavior can have only bad effects on society."

And in case there were any doubt, here's another clarifying statement on how Catholics feel about Gay Marriage: "The institution of marriage is precious. It enhances the health, longevity, and well-being of married couples. It increases the health, vocational success, and emotional well-being of children. In providing all these benefits, heterosexual marriage contributes to the happiness and prosperity of society. Marriage must, therefore, remain limited to one man and one woman who strive to keep their marriage exclusive, unconditional, permanent, and life-giving. Nothing less will ever meet the needs of the human person, because nothing less satisfies."

And if that didn't clear it up for you, they close with: "Society has a lot to lose from legalizing homosexual marriage. And homosexuals have nothing to gain."

Why should American citizens be concerned? Because in accordance with the Constitution, the judicial power of the United States is vested in The Supreme Court and because as American citizens, our concerns run much deeper than Roe v. Wade.

This video actually sickens me. The way she says atheist like it's a dirty word made me pretend to squish her head between my finger and thumb. What's ironic is Fox's blatantly incorrect claim of unbiased reporting and the advertisement in the online video I had to sit through was for the Latter Day Saints.

"Things that make you go, hmmmm" for a thousand, Alex.

Do All Dogs Go To Heaven?

Sya — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:48:00 -0400

Via Evil Beet Gossip - Thanks for sharing, Harmon. Yes, I'm just now catching up on my Google Reader shared updates.

Two for Tuesday - Stop Motion

Sya — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:35:00 -0400

Five for Fri - Costumes

Sya — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:27:00 -0400

I'm in a hurry today so I'll make this blog post short, sweet, and to the point (despite the obvious fact that there is no point to some of these). We'll start with the best and make our way down to the worst costumes of all time.

In this costume, she won't need a multipass to get into any place her little heart desires...

I think I saw this guy at the Creationist Museum as part of the God-Hated-Dinos-Because-They-Kept-Eating-His-People-So-He-Drowned-Them-All-In-The-Flood exhibit.

Even Jewish peeps need a superhero (you know, since Jesus wasn't good enough for them)

Now we're getting to the most stupefying... what in tarnation?

Noooo, he be wearing my bucket!

That wraps things up for this week's Five for Fri... enjoy your weekend!

Home

Sya — Thu, 28 May 2009 11:57:00 -0400

Microsoft makes me want to drive to Redmond and go postal

kylere — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:10:00 -0400

I have been feeling crappy lately, so last night I crashed early and woke up feeling semi human before it was too late to spend a few minutes at least watching TV with Stacy. Started up my PC ( long story as to why I have to watch TV on my PC at the moment) and defragged the C drive while I got some coffee, I updated my Video Drivers and noticed I had no sound. Speakers were on, looked for speaker on task bar, none there, went to Control Panel and it says, "No Audio Device" and it is greyed out.

Two for Tuesday - College Humor Fonts

Sya — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:09:00 -0400

Five for Fri - Robots

Sya — Fri, 22 May 2009 10:44:00 -0400

Because everyone loves robots... even Jesus!

Buyer beware: This harmless looking robot is just a decoy. We all know the Chinese are inventing fire-breathing robot armies to destroy Christian America! This is a direct quote from the absurd article:
"I am extremely terrified of Chinese people and again you should be too Don’t let people tell you are racist for feeling this way, because anyone in their right mind fears a gigantic Godless firebreathing robot designed to burn the life out of all things good and moral." (SIC)

Go ahead and read the entire article for a good hearty guffaw. It's hard to believe anyone "in their right mind" truly loses sleep over this, but just in case...

Let me introduce you to a kinder, gentler robot. Tweenbots are simple motorized cardboard bots created by New Yorker, Kacie Kinzer, that rely on human interaction to reach their destination. Dependent on human empathy for anthropomorphic objects, these robots travel throughout the city, unharmed, and amazingly, they always achieve their mission.

Designed at the University of Pennsylvania, this robot is made of modules that can recognize each other and it can reassemble itself after it's been pulled apart. Not quite sure what else it can do, but I'm guessing it's just a preliminary prototype for the life-sized, blazing sword-wielding, Voltron we've all been waiting for. You know, because the only use for robots is to destroy our adversaries in battle. King Zarkon, be forewarned.

More proof that robots are evil:

For brevity's sake, I'll just link you to the next video. In the future, we'll all need to know how to speak robot language in order to protect ourselves from their fiery breath of destruction. So go learn how binary numbers work in 60 seconds to get a head start and teach your children. Human civilization depends on it!

If this is not the most badass thing you've ever seen...

Sya — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:21:00 -0400

... you better link me.

Two for Tuesday - Twitterers Twittering, Tweeting and Retweeting

Sya — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:53:00 -0400

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart

M - Th 11p / 10c

Twitter Frenzy

thedailyshow.com

Daily Show
Full Episodes

Economic Crisis

Political Humor

I tweet too. Find me over at dreamsindigital!

Five for Fri - The Death of Mixtapes: The Best Death Scenes Ever

Sya — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:00:00 -0400

Sorry folks, Favtape has been down for a couple weeks now. No explanation. Just down. For the count? Who knows, but I was getting tired of keeping up with it anyway. So what I've decided to do instead is run with a different theme every week and this Friday, I thought it would be fitting to celebrate the death of the Five for Friday mixtapes with videos of some of the best death scenes of all time!

So now without further adieu, I present to you...

Death by entrails:

Death by garbage disposal:

Death by Chuckie... with a yardstick:

And finally, nothing says awesome death scene like William Shatner getting electrocuted... in a speedo no less:

Two for Tues - Totally Unrelated 1970s Swine Flu and Innovative Light Source

Sya — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:20:00 -0400

Videos are totally unrelated, but still awesome.

Cupycake!

Sya — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:17:00 -0400

I love this adorable little stuffed cupcake! Thank you, coconut-lane for this simple pattern.

10 Tightwad Tips for Surviving Tough Times

Sya — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:21:00 -0400

Just about everyone I know is concerned about the current economic crisis and they're looking for ways to cut corners and save a little money. This is one area in which I have a lot of experience, having been raised in a household that depended solely on a teacher's income, and then raising two children of my own as a single mother on a tight budget. I've found ways to furnish my home, dress fashionably, and live lavishly, all for literally cents on the dollar. So in this article, I thought I might share some words of frugal advice for those of you who are feeling the crunch too.

First, let's get you into the right state of mind. Being thrifty doesn't equate to being cheap. Having a great sense of style is important and you don't have to give that up in order to live a frugal lifestyle. So repeat after me, “I don't have to pay the retail price for ANYTHING.” Believe that! Go ahead and say it a couple times until it sinks in because once you grasp the concept, you too can be liberated from the consumerist mindset that causes you to rush out and buy crap you don't really need. There are many, many ways to avoid paying full price for everything from furniture to groceries...

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Two for Tuesday - Songs I didn't fully grok until I was an adult

Sya — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:41:00 -0400

Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark (1984)
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Kyle's Dancing Method

Sya — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:49:00 -0400

Allow me to introduce my friend's band, Kyle's Dancing Method (previously No Recess)

My friend, Fre, singer for the band, is second one in from the left. He's teh hotness, no?

Five for Fri - Who Needs Themes When You've Got Dreams

Sya — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:32:00 -0400

Mixtape from http://favtape.com/sya/4-24-09

World Wide Arts and the Independant Coffee Network

Sya — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:40:00 -0400

I was asked to participate in the World Wide Arts' coffee house initiative by allowing my fractal, Death is an Angel, to be streamed along with a selection of other fantastic artwork (and groovy music) to thousands of coffee houses across America.

How could I refuse?

Check it.

Two for Tues - Earth Week!

Sya — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:56:00 -0400

Five for Fri - Burning the Cow

Sya — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:44:00 -0400

Mixtape from http://favtape.com/sya/4-17-09

Sya — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:55:00 -0400

T-Mobile

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Do Not Block

Sya — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:26:00 -0400

I've been saving funny images in a folder for years. Should've kept better track of the sources.

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Two for Tuesday - Depression

Sya — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:19:00 -0400

I smile at people, even if I don't know them, young, old, clean, dirty, toothless. It's just the way I am and it's a habit I didn't think I had to break myself of until recently. Four times this week, I smiled at someone while I was out and about in the city of Flint and they took that as some kind of queue to come up and ask me for money — once at 7-11, once while standing in line, again while walking to my car in the Meijer's parking lot, and again yesterday while waiting in a drive-through for my $2 order of food. But then again, anyone who has lived in Flint long enough knows that sometimes all it takes is making eye contact.

I refuse to live in a world in which we cannot look our fellow sisters and brothers directly in the eye.

We lived downtown when I was a teenager and there was a woman who came knocking on our door asking for money to feed her 6 children. My mother told her she didn't have any money to give her, but she could spare some food. She told her if she would come once a week to pick it up, there would be a bag on the steps for her. For a few weeks, my mother placed a bag of groceries on the porch steps but the lady never came around to collect it so she stopped leaving it for her. Later that summer, she came around again, asking for money for a sick relative who was in the hospital. She was either persistent or very forgetful because once we stopped leaving the food out, she resumed making the rounds regularly, each time it was a different tragic story. She should have been on Broadway. Such wasted talent.

Go on over and check out One Small Project, a site about leftover people, leftover spaces, and leftover materials. While you're there, don't miss the Flint Gallery from a few years back. The following is a clip of text from an article on the site titled, Compared to What:

“Sorry Bossman.”

I’m in an SUV in an abandoned lot at 3rd and Grand Traverse. Flint, Michigan. It’s concrete and asphalt, overgrown, untended (intended? unintended?) with a broken down telephone booth, liquor store, and gasoline station nearby.

Tim reaches in to shake hands with Mickel, passenger seat, and I flinch, involuntary, concerned about Mickel’s safety and digital camera. Tim jerks his hand out, involuntary. “Sorry Bossman,” as he steps back, “I’m a college student.” Then he asks about money for the bus, the telephone. I’d given fifty cents to a woman in the liquor store parking lot. Tim cut me off: “I don’t care what you did for her. I need money Bossman.”

White Lion

Sya — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:12:00 -0400

She Dreams In Digital

Two for Tuesday - Bat for Lashes

Moving is hard work, BRB!

Two for Tuesday - Smoke on the Water

Why Mass Transit fails in the United States, Part 1

Two for Tuesday - Two TED Talks

Liza Garza - HBO's Def Poetry Jam

Gay Rights

Do All Dogs Go To Heaven?

Two for Tuesday - Stop Motion

Five for Fri - Costumes

Home

Microsoft makes me want to drive to Redmond and go postal

Two for Tuesday - College Humor Fonts

Five for Fri - Robots

If this is not the most badass thing you've ever seen...

Two for Tuesday - Twitterers Twittering, Tweeting and Retweeting

Five for Fri - The Death of Mixtapes: The Best Death Scenes Ever

Two for Tues - Totally Unrelated 1970s Swine Flu and Innovative Light Source

Cupycake!

10 Tightwad Tips for Surviving Tough Times

Two for Tuesday - Songs I didn't fully grok until I was an adult

Kyle's Dancing Method

Five for Fri - Who Needs Themes When You've Got Dreams

World Wide Arts and the Independant Coffee Network

Two for Tues - Earth Week!

Five for Fri - Burning the Cow

T-Mobile

T-Mobile

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Do Not Block

I've been saving funny images in a folder for years. Should've kept better track of the sources.

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Two for Tuesday - Depression

White Lion

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