Thu 02 September, 2010
10:14 Glenn Beck Warning Randomizer» So-There Forums
Combining some of Beck's favorite words, his blackboard, and a smidge of paranoia, the internet gives you....
http://www.glennbeckwarned.us/
Go ahead, click on it, it's socialist and free!
http://www.glennbeckwarned.us/
Go ahead, click on it, it's socialist and free!
Wed 01 September, 2010
20:16 Dutch colleges angry over sex job ads for freshmen» So-There Forums
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100901/od_nm/us_dutch_ads
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AMSTERDAM (Reuters) A number of Dutch colleges are considering legal action against the publisher of a move-in guide for new freshmen, after the company included an ad recruiting students for jobs as online sex workers.
The "Student Information Guide 2010-2011," which was handed out in recent weeks, included an ad offering the chance to earn money by engaging in sexual activities in front of webcams.
The "Student Information Guide 2010-2011," which was handed out in recent weeks, included an ad offering the chance to earn money by engaging in sexual activities in front of webcams.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100901/od_nm/us_dutch_ads
20:15 Swing sets removed at some W.Va. schools» So-There Forums
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100901/ap_on_fe_st/us_odd_swing_sets_removed
With the way things are going, one day in the future kids are not going to know what dodge ball or swings even are.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Elementary school playgrounds in one West Virginia county are losing their swing sets.
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Stewart says a lawsuit in the past year involved a youngster who broke his arm jumping off a swing like Superman. It was settled for $20,000.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100901/ap_on_fe_st/us_odd_swing_sets_removed
With the way things are going, one day in the future kids are not going to know what dodge ball or swings even are.
20:08 Text taken from Discovery Channel hostage taker James J...» Ariane's Cool Stuff
Text taken from Discovery Channel hostage taker James J Lee’s crazy manifesto. Bad spelling and grammar left in for posterity.
Tue 31 August, 2010
23:27 thedailywhat:
Life-Altering Urinal Design Concept of the Day:...» isotope
Life-Altering Urinal Design Concept of the Day: Designer Yeongwoo Kim’s award-winning “Eco Urinal” imagines a world in which urinals and hand sinks coexist in harmony.
According to Yanko, the main impetus for this hybrid is water conservation, but I’d like to think no small due is owed to the designer’s frustration with people not washing up after they pee.
Let’s see you excuse your way out of washing your hands now, employees!
[yanko.]
This actually makes pretty good sense!
23:13 siddman:
brittneyallison:kieraaab:takingpicturesinmymind:(via...» isotope
22:51 herofetish:
aliensandpredators:
That’s great that they came up...» isotope
That’s great that they came up with a plush Jonesy figure, but I’m certain that he wasn’t black…
via magicifyouwill
Jonesy was a ginger Tom….
I think someone’s just put their cat inside an action figure box - it’s way too realistic! Had me for a second though ;)
20:30 September Yak.» So-There Forums
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Edit:
Ok, So last night I was to lazy to actually write a first post, and figured would edit one in later.
First off, welcome everyone to SEPTEMBER. The original Seventh Month. It was the seventh month on the roman calendar until around 150 BC. At that time March Moved from being the first month to the third, moving the Unoriginal Named "Seventh Month, Eight Month, Ninth Month, Tenth Month" Two places to the right.
Now the fact that this change occurred more than 2,000 users ago Humanity in its usual manner refuses to change something as simple as a name. Go Humanity!
In the Southern Hemisphere the weather is quite like what us Northern Hemispherers call "March." Hope you enjoyed your Winter.
In other news an inordinate amount of Radio Time this month will be dedicated to a song by Green Day, "Wake me up when September Ends."
The song has come to take in many different interpretations, and the intended one is quite far down the list.
Originally it was about one of the singers father who had cancer and died twenty years ago.
Then there was the time period where Green Day spoke out against Iraqi Freedom, and the Music Video itself was a criticism on it.
Hurricane Katrina has also come onto the scene, it was even played at the first game in the New Orleans Stadium following the tragedy.
And that is all for now,
Edit:
Ok, So last night I was to lazy to actually write a first post, and figured would edit one in later.
First off, welcome everyone to SEPTEMBER. The original Seventh Month. It was the seventh month on the roman calendar until around 150 BC. At that time March Moved from being the first month to the third, moving the Unoriginal Named "Seventh Month, Eight Month, Ninth Month, Tenth Month" Two places to the right.
Now the fact that this change occurred more than 2,000 users ago Humanity in its usual manner refuses to change something as simple as a name. Go Humanity!
In the Southern Hemisphere the weather is quite like what us Northern Hemispherers call "March." Hope you enjoyed your Winter.
In other news an inordinate amount of Radio Time this month will be dedicated to a song by Green Day, "Wake me up when September Ends."
The song has come to take in many different interpretations, and the intended one is quite far down the list.
Originally it was about one of the singers father who had cancer and died twenty years ago.
Then there was the time period where Green Day spoke out against Iraqi Freedom, and the Music Video itself was a criticism on it.
Hurricane Katrina has also come onto the scene, it was even played at the first game in the New Orleans Stadium following the tragedy.
And that is all for now,
17:48 Who the heck is Henry George?» So-There Forums
So recently I've been on a learning economics kick following my curiosity hither and yon seeing it where it leads me through the intarwebz.
As most know here, I'm an avid Dungeons and Dragons player. I also have massive simulationist leanings where the better detailed a campaign world is, for me at least, the better.
So I noticed that most constructed campaign worlds (Eberron being my favorite) don't have any economic rules other that the basic mundane item prices, magic item prices, and the expected amount of treasure needed per level to support the adventurous lifestyle.
And that was it. No rules for what happens when the adventurers find a fabulous amount of gold coins and proceed to wreak havoc on the local town's economy. No supply and demand based price fluctuations. No nothing like that.
To be sure, there are 3rd party products that take a stab at it but I found all of them to be lacking any sense of reality (yes I know it's just a fantasy game!) or to be so unwieldy and cumbersome as to be useless.
Anyways,... I started to look at economics via google and instantly found many articles on Wikipedia (O font of all knowledge).
Rooting around I found several things of interest that I previously posted about recently. anarcho-capitalism, minarchism, geo-libertarianism......the list wasn't too long.
One neat little book that I read in a couple of days is Economics in One Lesson. (warning: 8meg pdf)
So anyways I kept seeing this guy Henry George's name keep popping up.
I had NEVER heard of this guy before a couple of weeks ago, but apparently he was a big deal in his day.
Soooo....now I've started reading his Progress and Poverty .
I just wanted to put out feelers and see if anybody here has heard of this guy and what yall thought.
Have I entered a brave new world where I will learn the answer to everything?
Am I going over old hat stuff that I should have paid attention to in college instead of playing pool and wenching?
Maybe I'm going off the deep end of the pool without any floaties....
Comments?
As most know here, I'm an avid Dungeons and Dragons player. I also have massive simulationist leanings where the better detailed a campaign world is, for me at least, the better.
So I noticed that most constructed campaign worlds (Eberron being my favorite) don't have any economic rules other that the basic mundane item prices, magic item prices, and the expected amount of treasure needed per level to support the adventurous lifestyle.
And that was it. No rules for what happens when the adventurers find a fabulous amount of gold coins and proceed to wreak havoc on the local town's economy. No supply and demand based price fluctuations. No nothing like that.
To be sure, there are 3rd party products that take a stab at it but I found all of them to be lacking any sense of reality (yes I know it's just a fantasy game!) or to be so unwieldy and cumbersome as to be useless.
Anyways,... I started to look at economics via google and instantly found many articles on Wikipedia (O font of all knowledge).
Rooting around I found several things of interest that I previously posted about recently. anarcho-capitalism, minarchism, geo-libertarianism......the list wasn't too long.
One neat little book that I read in a couple of days is Economics in One Lesson. (warning: 8meg pdf)
So anyways I kept seeing this guy Henry George's name keep popping up.
I had NEVER heard of this guy before a couple of weeks ago, but apparently he was a big deal in his day.
Soooo....now I've started reading his Progress and Poverty .
I just wanted to put out feelers and see if anybody here has heard of this guy and what yall thought.
Have I entered a brave new world where I will learn the answer to everything?
Am I going over old hat stuff that I should have paid attention to in college instead of playing pool and wenching?
Maybe I'm going off the deep end of the pool without any floaties....
Comments?
13:31 RLP Webisode today!» So-There Forums
http://glamandglitz.eventbrite.com/ it starts at 5Pst. I know the event time and the time written on the banner ad don't match. But the correct time is 5 Pacific. More announcements and dev chat and games. Possibly one for an exclusive in game T only available to attendees of today's event.
Mon 30 August, 2010
22:57 Midterm Election Thread» So-There Forums
How about a thread to watch what is going on in the midterm elections.
To explain what is at stake, here are some words from the President:
Oh by the way, that was President Kennedy in 1961 -- Strange how little things change.
To explain what is at stake, here are some words from the President:
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"In recent months I have spoken many times about how difficult and dangerous a period it is through which we now move. I would like to take this opportunity to say a word about the American spirit in this time of trial.
In the most critical periods of our nation's history, there have always been those fringes of our society who have sought to escape their own responsibility by finding a simple solution, an appealing slogan, or a convenient scapegoat.
Now we are face to face once again with a period of heightened peril. The risks are great, the burdens heavy, the problems incapable of swift or lasting solution.
And under the strains and frustrations imposed by constant tension and harassment, the discordant voices of extremism are heard once again in the land.
Men who are unwilling to face up to the danger from without are convinced that the real danger comes from within. They look suspiciously at their neighbors and their leaders. They call for a 'man on horseback' because they do not trust the people. They find treason in our finest churches, in our highest court, and even in the treatment of our water. They equate the Democratic Party with the welfare state, the welfare state with socialism, and socialism with communism. They object quite rightly to politics' intruding on the military -- but they are anxious for the military to engage in politics.
But you and I and most Americans take a different view of our peril. We know that it comes from without, not within. It must be met by quiet preparedness, not provocative speeches.
Let our patriotism be reflected in the creation of confidence rather than crusades of suspicion. Let us prove we think our country great by striving to make it greater. And, above all, let us remember that, however serious the outlook, the one great irreversible trend in world history is on the side of liberty -- and so, for all time to come, are we."
In the most critical periods of our nation's history, there have always been those fringes of our society who have sought to escape their own responsibility by finding a simple solution, an appealing slogan, or a convenient scapegoat.
Now we are face to face once again with a period of heightened peril. The risks are great, the burdens heavy, the problems incapable of swift or lasting solution.
And under the strains and frustrations imposed by constant tension and harassment, the discordant voices of extremism are heard once again in the land.
Men who are unwilling to face up to the danger from without are convinced that the real danger comes from within. They look suspiciously at their neighbors and their leaders. They call for a 'man on horseback' because they do not trust the people. They find treason in our finest churches, in our highest court, and even in the treatment of our water. They equate the Democratic Party with the welfare state, the welfare state with socialism, and socialism with communism. They object quite rightly to politics' intruding on the military -- but they are anxious for the military to engage in politics.
But you and I and most Americans take a different view of our peril. We know that it comes from without, not within. It must be met by quiet preparedness, not provocative speeches.
Let our patriotism be reflected in the creation of confidence rather than crusades of suspicion. Let us prove we think our country great by striving to make it greater. And, above all, let us remember that, however serious the outlook, the one great irreversible trend in world history is on the side of liberty -- and so, for all time to come, are we."
Oh by the way, that was President Kennedy in 1961 -- Strange how little things change.
22:16 Double meteorite strike may have caused the dinosaur extinction» So-There Forums
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11112417
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The dinosaurs were wiped out 65 million years ago by at least two meteorite impacts, rather than a single strike, a new study suggests.
Previously, scientists had identified a huge impact crater in the Gulf of Mexico as the event that spelled doom for the dinosaurs.
Now evidence for a second impact in Ukraine has been uncovered.
This raises the possibility that the Earth may have been bombarded by a whole shower of meteorites.
Previously, scientists had identified a huge impact crater in the Gulf of Mexico as the event that spelled doom for the dinosaurs.
Now evidence for a second impact in Ukraine has been uncovered.
This raises the possibility that the Earth may have been bombarded by a whole shower of meteorites.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11112417
16:57 This image came up for some reason while I was googling images...» Ariane's Cool Stuff
This image came up for some reason while I was googling images from Hurricane Rita. Apparently one of them is named Rita.
Sun 29 August, 2010
11:54 mudwerks:
twelvebells:
latinamericana:
presentinglilymars:
(v...» Ariane's Cool Stuff
Sat 28 August, 2010
15:47 Song of the Day: Paul Weller - Aim High» Ariane's Cool Stuff
Song of the Day: Paul Weller - Aim High
Fri 27 August, 2010
07:26 Need book recommendations» So-There Forums
We're going on vacation and I need some good beach/car books! I'm looking for fiction, and bonus points for audio books we can listen to on the drive.
I'm not into "chick lit" and probably would pass on high fantasy (though I did love the Harry Potter series) unless it's really something special. I also don't like horror or crime thrillers, and I'm definitely not interested in anything about vampires!
Things I like: absurdism, surrealism, sci-fi (really, speculative fiction in general, but not too dry,) humor, twisty plots, sarcasm, steam punk, tech, stuff that makes you think, anti-heroes, learning through fiction. Books I like: Most Neal Stephenson stuff I've read (Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, Anathem,) early Chuck Palahniuk books, Catcher in the Rye and other classics in the same vein, Hitchhiker's Guide series, Zadie Smith novels, well now I'm having a hard time remembering other books (4 hours of sleep will do that to you.)
Any and all suggestions appreciated!
I'm not into "chick lit" and probably would pass on high fantasy (though I did love the Harry Potter series) unless it's really something special. I also don't like horror or crime thrillers, and I'm definitely not interested in anything about vampires!
Things I like: absurdism, surrealism, sci-fi (really, speculative fiction in general, but not too dry,) humor, twisty plots, sarcasm, steam punk, tech, stuff that makes you think, anti-heroes, learning through fiction. Books I like: Most Neal Stephenson stuff I've read (Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, Anathem,) early Chuck Palahniuk books, Catcher in the Rye and other classics in the same vein, Hitchhiker's Guide series, Zadie Smith novels, well now I'm having a hard time remembering other books (4 hours of sleep will do that to you.)
Any and all suggestions appreciated!
Thu 26 August, 2010
17:12 Man driven mad by barking plays back recording to neighbor» So-There Forums
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1306402/Warring-neighbours-driven-barking-mad-curious-recording-dog-night-time.html#ixzz0xjcwCKu1
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A man recorded his neighbour's dog barking and played it full blast at 3am to annoy her, a court heard.
Andrew Nicklin banged on Catherine Farrell's fence and played his drums loudly when he flew into a temper over the tiny Yorkshire terrier cross called Buster.
He also called Mrs Farrell a 'brain of Britain moron'.
Andrew Nicklin banged on Catherine Farrell's fence and played his drums loudly when he flew into a temper over the tiny Yorkshire terrier cross called Buster.
He also called Mrs Farrell a 'brain of Britain moron'.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1306402/Warring-neighbours-driven-barking-mad-curious-recording-dog-night-time.html#ixzz0xjcwCKu1
08:02 Second Life ST Meetup this weekend, anyone?» So-There Forums
Now that I'm hanging out in SL, all y'all bitches need to come hang out with me. 
I'm not a good planner, but I know the fewer things that are left open for discussion, the less chance for drama. Soooooooo............
When: Saturday night... 7 PM SL time.
Where: Lillie's place in Theretra.
BTW: I'm BobDog Ferdinand in ST and I have a baseball bat I keep handy for people who laugh at my nick.
I'm not a good planner, but I know the fewer things that are left open for discussion, the less chance for drama. Soooooooo............
When: Saturday night... 7 PM SL time.
Where: Lillie's place in Theretra.
BTW: I'm BobDog Ferdinand in ST and I have a baseball bat I keep handy for people who laugh at my nick.
Tue 24 August, 2010
20:34 Woman Puts Cat In Wheelie Bin» So-There Forums
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-11068063
That woman is definitely evil!
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The RSPCA has said it will be speaking to a woman caught on CCTV dumping a cat into a wheelie bin in Coventry.
Lola, a four-year-old tabby, was discovered 15 hours later by owner Darryl Mann after he heard her cries.
Lola, a four-year-old tabby, was discovered 15 hours later by owner Darryl Mann after he heard her cries.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-11068063
That woman is definitely evil!
12:41 Emerald Viewer Drama» So-There Forums
You guys probably got this in your email also, but just in case:
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Malicious Viewers and Our Third-Party Viewer Policy
Dear Second Life Resident,
Late last week, we discovered a denial-of-service attack that was being served through the widely distributed Emerald third-party viewer. This is in direct violation of our third-party viewer policy (part 2, section d, paragraph iii).
We have removed Emerald from the list of third-party viewers, and are now in touch with the Emerald team to discuss what can happen next. We did this to do our best to protect the safety and security of Second Life users. We will not tolerate a viewer that includes malicious code, nor will we tolerate development teams with a history of violating users' trust or disrupting their lives.
We take privacy, safety, and security very seriously, and we will act to the best of our abilities to protect it. We have not yet disabled logins via the Emerald viewer, but will do so if we feel the software and the team behind it is not able to meet the standards we've set. While Emerald is currently the focus of our attention because of what happened recently, all third-party viewers are held to the same standard, and must comply with the third-party viewer policy. Read more >>
If you have been using the Emerald viewer, for now we would encourage you to consider either one of the Linden Lab viewers, or an alternative third-party viewer.
Philip Linden
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Malicious Viewers and Our Third-Party Viewer Policy
Dear Second Life Resident,
Late last week, we discovered a denial-of-service attack that was being served through the widely distributed Emerald third-party viewer. This is in direct violation of our third-party viewer policy (part 2, section d, paragraph iii).
We have removed Emerald from the list of third-party viewers, and are now in touch with the Emerald team to discuss what can happen next. We did this to do our best to protect the safety and security of Second Life users. We will not tolerate a viewer that includes malicious code, nor will we tolerate development teams with a history of violating users' trust or disrupting their lives.
We take privacy, safety, and security very seriously, and we will act to the best of our abilities to protect it. We have not yet disabled logins via the Emerald viewer, but will do so if we feel the software and the team behind it is not able to meet the standards we've set. While Emerald is currently the focus of our attention because of what happened recently, all third-party viewers are held to the same standard, and must comply with the third-party viewer policy. Read more >>
If you have been using the Emerald viewer, for now we would encourage you to consider either one of the Linden Lab viewers, or an alternative third-party viewer.
Philip Linden
Sun 22 August, 2010
19:37 "The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."» Lilliekins
“The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”
- Saint Augustine (via fuckyeahglobetrotters)
- Saint Augustine (via fuckyeahglobetrotters)
09:32 3D Art Is Tougher Than It Looks» Ariane's Life in the Metaverse
I've started work on a sequel to the Dating Sim. The new one will be of a very different nature, because I have pretty much exhausted all my good ideas that fit in the format of the first game, and now have to come up with some new stuff. More on that later.
Sat 21 August, 2010
20:18 Six years!» Bitch-mode
Justin and I met 6 years ago online and I never thought we would end up meeting each other and falling in love. He moved from the UK to the US to be with me and we’ve been together ever since. He’s the best thing to happen to me! We have been through a lot [...]
Sun 15 August, 2010
09:32 Second Life Dumping Teen Grid» Ariane's Life in the Metaverse
In a stealthy announcement as part of the SLCC keynote. Philip Rosedale broke the news that Second Life was dropping the Teen Grid. This is bad news for schools that use Second Life Teen Grid as a learning platform for students. (For those schools affected, I'd recommend Reaction Grid as a PG alternative.)