Yesterday was misguided's birthday party, which was fabulous. I wasn't sure; it was rather late before I got there, but I was in time for cake 
. Tetris was played, good conversation was had...
I find it ironic that, just prior to going to the party I placed a rather cynical post into another journal of mine. Clearly, a good party night like last...
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. Tetris was played, good conversation was had...
I find it ironic that, just prior to going to the party I placed a rather cynical post into another journal of mine. Clearly, a good party night like last...
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calixte:
I'm glad you came out!!!! And I'm super-duper glad that it made your world a better place. Cake and good friends always help... 
masquerade:
Tetris!!! 
I just read a most disturbing piece of news. I would contribute it to the news thread but I don't know if it has been mentioned yet.
As a student in computer science, this is the sort of thing I fear and hate. It goes against everything truly intelligent programmers believe in.
Creative labs has patented sequential menus. The "Zen Patent" marks them as the...
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As a student in computer science, this is the sort of thing I fear and hate. It goes against everything truly intelligent programmers believe in.
Creative labs has patented sequential menus. The "Zen Patent" marks them as the...
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char1es:
I find it difficult to belive that this patent would stand in court.
The only distinguishing feature of 'their' concept is simply hierarchy.
If there is ANYTHING in human society that is public domain, it is the concept of organizing data into a hierarchy.
Every repository of data in the world is organized this way, from the Yellow Pages to my collection of porn downloads.
This kind of thing has happened before, and someone will simply challenge it. I suspect it constitutes some sort of negotiating strategy between apple and creative, more than anything else.
The only distinguishing feature of 'their' concept is simply hierarchy.
If there is ANYTHING in human society that is public domain, it is the concept of organizing data into a hierarchy.
Every repository of data in the world is organized this way, from the Yellow Pages to my collection of porn downloads.
This kind of thing has happened before, and someone will simply challenge it. I suspect it constitutes some sort of negotiating strategy between apple and creative, more than anything else.
aoede:
WTF! That's shit. They patented this?! Fucking hell...that's out of control.
If this shit is passed...what does that say about the proposal of patenting cursors...scrollbars...and :o typing?!
If this shit is passed...what does that say about the proposal of patenting cursors...scrollbars...and :o typing?!
I am unhappy.
Among many of my computer friends Ubuntu has been getting a lot of praise. I wasn't that impressed when it wouldn't install on my laptop, but because I'm so forgiving I tried installing it on my desktop.
Big mistake, apparantly. I guess you can only write a boot sector so many times or something, because I can no longer run Windows off...
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Among many of my computer friends Ubuntu has been getting a lot of praise. I wasn't that impressed when it wouldn't install on my laptop, but because I'm so forgiving I tried installing it on my desktop.
Big mistake, apparantly. I guess you can only write a boot sector so many times or something, because I can no longer run Windows off...
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aoede:
Ubuntu is voodoo. Sure, it's built of Debian...but you know what? The trouble it's given me, makes it uncomparable to Debian. 
Wow. I signed on today to find out that my friend from Australia has signed on here. Isn't that fabulous? I love it when friends I haven't talked to in a while show up.
Speaking of which, I finally met the fabulous Oryx which was an unexpected surprise, as well as the fabulous aya and... some fellows who may or may not have been on...
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Speaking of which, I finally met the fabulous Oryx which was an unexpected surprise, as well as the fabulous aya and... some fellows who may or may not have been on...
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whitewidow:
My SG friends are among my best
That is what is so cool about this site
Kisses
That is what is so cool about this site
Kisses
soleils:
Awesome!
<yawn>
second day of Orientation is today. So far most of my group has stayed around, which is fabulous. I like leading around new enthusiastic people; it makes up for me being not-that-excitable most of the time.
Maybe they just enjoy following a guy with some mean-looking hickeys? I leave that to the scholars to decide.
I am quite looking forward to going back to...
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second day of Orientation is today. So far most of my group has stayed around, which is fabulous. I like leading around new enthusiastic people; it makes up for me being not-that-excitable most of the time.
Maybe they just enjoy following a guy with some mean-looking hickeys? I leave that to the scholars to decide.
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masquerade:
Hickeys?! Sounds like you've been having more fun than you've been letting on. Or had a run in with a possessed vacuum cleaner.
Apparantly, not raining for 20 minutes is enough time for the volleyball courts to dry out. I disagree. I guess today will be the first day I play beach volleyball in bluejeans and a sweater.
Outlook: Kinda sandy.
I was kinda hoping the games would be cancelled as a friend of mine's fringe play is on (the only time this week it doesn't interfere with...
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Outlook: Kinda sandy.
I was kinda hoping the games would be cancelled as a friend of mine's fringe play is on (the only time this week it doesn't interfere with...
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freakpirate:
Well if Tatu goes for full on hardcore action... I'll consider not hating them completely. But until then...
Go see anything put on by Die Nasty. They are fucking hilarious.
Go see anything put on by Die Nasty. They are fucking hilarious.
danny_g:
I had all sorts of Fringe recommendations... but I'm far, far too late. Curse my prolonged absence. Soul Mates was, however, fantastic. David Belke is my idol.
If only I could do everything I want to at once.
Too bad time doesn't work that way.
Too bad time doesn't work that way.
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heinleindourden:
come to my party! I'll give you a pure shirt!
freakpirate:
Yeah... I'd apologize for that but you know... I don't care.
Everybody go and check out Bracket's set today. Those of you who know me already know why.
For those that don't... me and Jager have a special relationship. Now I know I'm not the only one. Of course... her way of showing her jager love is far more attractive than mine.
For those that don't... me and Jager have a special relationship. Now I know I'm not the only one. Of course... her way of showing her jager love is far more attractive than mine
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aoede:
I really like that picture of Bracket and her cat. Like whoa.
JAGER JAGER JAGER
JAGER JAGER JAGER
freakpirate:
Well if you'd like me to spare your life, grab a pickaxe and join in on the killing.
. Went to K-Days yesterday and had a great time. I wasn't sure if I would; I hadn't gone to an event of that sort since I was in grade 11 or so. Once I was there, had been on a ride or two and had a new stuffed fish (that cirdt won for me) I remembered they are, in fact fun.
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danny_g:
Yay for useful skills indeed... that happened to me, depending on my mood prior I might have been screaming and denouncing God inside of 10 minutes...
From my many friends/family who have contemplated what you contemplate, I've learned this: a BA in psychology is only really useful if you then go for a masters. Or transfer into med school, but I don't actually know anyone who did that.
From my many friends/family who have contemplated what you contemplate, I've learned this: a BA in psychology is only really useful if you then go for a masters. Or transfer into med school, but I don't actually know anyone who did that.
*blink*
Life's fun, isn't it? I am near constantly reminded of this during the summer when, despite having far more free time, I find myself hard pressed to do everything there is to do. Movies, plays, concerts, picnics, camping, kayaking... far much to do for the few months I have to do them in.
It makes me feel especially bad on days like this where...
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Life's fun, isn't it? I am near constantly reminded of this during the summer when, despite having far more free time, I find myself hard pressed to do everything there is to do. Movies, plays, concerts, picnics, camping, kayaking... far much to do for the few months I have to do them in.
It makes me feel especially bad on days like this where...
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papaspank:
advil is crap. doesn't do anything. need to take like 8 to 'dampen' back pain or headaches...junk. just rough it out man.
as for time. there is never enough. I started out with a whole afternoon, now it's almost time for bed cuz I have to be up early to go to work. bah! work, my arch-nemisis....oh....that's funny. I was listening to the Reverend this morning. good sermen. wicked are the women who take everything...*sigh* 'but things arn't so bad, cuz I've got a Galaxy 500'...
as for time. there is never enough. I started out with a whole afternoon, now it's almost time for bed cuz I have to be up early to go to work. bah! work, my arch-nemisis....oh....that's funny. I was listening to the Reverend this morning. good sermen. wicked are the women who take everything...*sigh* 'but things arn't so bad, cuz I've got a Galaxy 500'...
aoede:
I'm just being a big baby...don't mind me too much.
Thanks for wishing me happy birthday though.
I'm just being a big baby...don't mind me too much.
Thanks for wishing me happy birthday though.
Well, damn. I really didn't think this weekend was going to be good... for some reason I was quite afraid it would end up a "hey, I don't know you... *SHUN*" kinda event.
I was clearly mistaken. Anytime I can bond with people over Kevin Smith movies, play poker (poorly, yes), stay up till 4am without noticing it and then go and have one of...
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I was clearly mistaken. Anytime I can bond with people over Kevin Smith movies, play poker (poorly, yes), stay up till 4am without noticing it and then go and have one of...
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rin:
i garuntee it would've been.
freakpirate:
Actually it's lipstick. But it's from kissing the pretty girl. Even if she says otherwise she's a damned liar.
Ever have the urge to write tons of bad poetry? I suspect I've just been reading too much Sinfest comics, but for some reason I feel really... write-y. This is interesting, as I think there were 4 years between the last two times I said that; this time only about 2 months.
Unfortunately, I don't know if frequency of desire will translate into quality...
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Unfortunately, I don't know if frequency of desire will translate into quality...
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freakpirate:
Gaming responsibly? So... you mean NOT drinking?
Three random words: Blasphemy, telephone, cheese
Three random words: Blasphemy, telephone, cheese
rin:
well....fair enough, i guess...