Monday, April 13, 2009
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Cleaning a Macbook Pro - Semi special conditions apply
So I use the "Stumble" upon add-on for Firefox. It's a pretty cool way to literally "stumble" onto sites you'd otherwise never find. Well, in my stumbling, I found the following posted in the Forums at MacRumors. I just had to post it...
"I put my laptop on the floor with the lid open (because I was coding) so my girlfriend and myself could have some private time.
I'll skip the details, there's female juices all over my macbook pro keyboard. The reason why I state the substance is b/c it's important you know that it's sticky & is started to not smell normal 'n the like.."
Read the rest here. Reading the comments has reinforced my understanding that some people are just plain fucking stupid. Either that or incredibly sheltered.
Kudos to this guy. I hope he got his machine clean.
"I put my laptop on the floor with the lid open (because I was coding) so my girlfriend and myself could have some private time.
I'll skip the details, there's female juices all over my macbook pro keyboard. The reason why I state the substance is b/c it's important you know that it's sticky & is started to not smell normal 'n the like.."
Read the rest here. Reading the comments has reinforced my understanding that some people are just plain fucking stupid. Either that or incredibly sheltered.
Kudos to this guy. I hope he got his machine clean.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Sunday, November 16, 2008
The Top Ten Reasons Why Kanye West Is a Douche
I have narrowed the proofs of his douchiness down to a ten-point emergency checklist that folds easily into your pocket or wallet for those times when his blinding douchebaggery eludes you.
Fucking awesome.
Read 'em here.
Fucking awesome.
Read 'em here.
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Charlton Heston Dies
Legendary actor, civil rights leader and political activist Charlton Heston passed away today, at the age of 84.
RIP.
RIP.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Filmgoers get a taste of the good life
Variety reports that new mega-luxury theaters are in the developing stages.
A recession may be looming, but a group of investors thinks Americans are ready to pony up $35 for a movie ticket.
Um, no.
Each complex will sport theaters featuring 40 reclining armchair seats with footrests, digital projection and the capability to screen 2-D and 3-D movies, as well as a lounge and bar serving cocktails and appetizers, a concierge service and valet parking.
Um, still no.
But the circuit will especially push its culinary offerings -- made-to-order meals like sushi and other theater-friendly foods from on-site chefs (a service button at each seat calls a waiter). Moviegoers will have to pay extra for any food they order, however.
Um, definitely no.
"The demand for luxury moviegoing in the U.S. is very strong, and by working with our partners, we are delivering on that demand in a way never before experienced by the American consumer," said Kirk Senior, CEO of Village Roadshow Gold Class Cinemas.
Well, good luck to you, but you won't be seeing me shelling out that much cash just to go out to a movie.
Am I alone here?
A recession may be looming, but a group of investors thinks Americans are ready to pony up $35 for a movie ticket.
Um, no.
Each complex will sport theaters featuring 40 reclining armchair seats with footrests, digital projection and the capability to screen 2-D and 3-D movies, as well as a lounge and bar serving cocktails and appetizers, a concierge service and valet parking.
Um, still no.
But the circuit will especially push its culinary offerings -- made-to-order meals like sushi and other theater-friendly foods from on-site chefs (a service button at each seat calls a waiter). Moviegoers will have to pay extra for any food they order, however.
Um, definitely no.
"The demand for luxury moviegoing in the U.S. is very strong, and by working with our partners, we are delivering on that demand in a way never before experienced by the American consumer," said Kirk Senior, CEO of Village Roadshow Gold Class Cinemas.
Well, good luck to you, but you won't be seeing me shelling out that much cash just to go out to a movie.
Am I alone here?
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
RIP Sir Arthur C Clarke
Science fiction writer Sir Arthur C Clarke has died aged 90 in his adopted home of Sri Lanka, it was confirmed tonight.
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Marking his “90th orbit of the sun” in December, the author said he did not feel "a day over 89" and made three birthday wishes: for ET to call, for man to kick his oil habit and for peace in Sri Lanka.
Rest in peace.
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Marking his “90th orbit of the sun” in December, the author said he did not feel "a day over 89" and made three birthday wishes: for ET to call, for man to kick his oil habit and for peace in Sri Lanka.
Rest in peace.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
SPIRIT OF THE WEST - Home For A Rest
I never would have heard of Spirit of the West had I not moved so close to the Canadian border. This is a fun song that reminds me of my buddies in graduate school ;-) Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Monday, August 13, 2007
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Van Halen, Roth to announce tour next week
We'll wait and see if this really happens before officially stating that Hell finally froze over.
Jump (man I hate that song) here.
Jump (man I hate that song) here.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
"It's the end of the world as we know it..."
We here at Waiting for the Comet always enjoy a good apocalyptic/post apocalyptic story, television show or movie. While we've been too busy to start watching Heroes or Jericho, we do plan on watching these series at some point relatively soon in the future. Thus, I really have nothing to say about them at this point.
There have been some fine books written in this genre:
In no particular order (and certainly not an exhaustive list) we've enjoyed: Lucifer's Hammer; Alas, Babylon; On the Beach; The Stand; Blindness; The Great and Secret Show; The Postman; Childhood's End; The Alien Years; Mockingbird; The Harvest; and The Road to name just a few of them.
All enjoyable reads that I recommend.
As you probably know, some of the above were made into movies. So, once again in no particular order (and certainly not an exhaustive list) we here at Waiting for the Comet have enjoyed: The Planet of the Apes (1968); The Matrix; George Romeros' Living Dead series; The Terminator Series; 12 Monkeys; The Road Warrior; Mad Max; The Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956); Fantastic Planet; and When the Wind Blows.
Then there are some really fun ones such as: Death Race 2000; Red Dawn; Logan's Run; Heavy Metal; and Soylent Green.
However, we're not here today to just reminisce about the past. No, the reason for this posting is because there seems to be a new wave of movies in this genre. Check out the trailers to I am Legend; An untitled film by J.J. Abrams; The Invasion; and Sunshine.
Another upcoming film is called Doomsday, but there is no trailer as of today.
Now, with the exception of The Invasion, I am excited to see these new films. The Invasion is another "remake" of The Invasion of the Body Snatchers (which has been remade how many times now?) so it's not high on my list.
Which brings me to the topic of my next post: remakes and sequels. I hope to rant on that soon. For now, please post any books, movies, and/or television shows that you enjoyed that fit this genre!
Then, enjoy the end of the world!
There have been some fine books written in this genre:
In no particular order (and certainly not an exhaustive list) we've enjoyed: Lucifer's Hammer; Alas, Babylon; On the Beach; The Stand; Blindness; The Great and Secret Show; The Postman; Childhood's End; The Alien Years; Mockingbird; The Harvest; and The Road to name just a few of them.
All enjoyable reads that I recommend.
As you probably know, some of the above were made into movies. So, once again in no particular order (and certainly not an exhaustive list) we here at Waiting for the Comet have enjoyed: The Planet of the Apes (1968); The Matrix; George Romeros' Living Dead series; The Terminator Series; 12 Monkeys; The Road Warrior; Mad Max; The Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956); Fantastic Planet; and When the Wind Blows.
Then there are some really fun ones such as: Death Race 2000; Red Dawn; Logan's Run; Heavy Metal; and Soylent Green.
However, we're not here today to just reminisce about the past. No, the reason for this posting is because there seems to be a new wave of movies in this genre. Check out the trailers to I am Legend; An untitled film by J.J. Abrams; The Invasion; and Sunshine.
Another upcoming film is called Doomsday, but there is no trailer as of today.
Now, with the exception of The Invasion, I am excited to see these new films. The Invasion is another "remake" of The Invasion of the Body Snatchers (which has been remade how many times now?) so it's not high on my list.
Which brings me to the topic of my next post: remakes and sequels. I hope to rant on that soon. For now, please post any books, movies, and/or television shows that you enjoyed that fit this genre!
Then, enjoy the end of the world!
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Minisodes: Watch an hour of TV in 6 minutes
That is, who among us hasn't felt the double-edged sword of our media age: So much video from TV, DVDs, the Internet and even cell phones ... but too little time to watch it all?
The Minisode Network has a solution.
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"The shows you love -- only shorter," boasts Minisode Network, which only asks us in return to watch a very short commercial before each program.
Again, what does this say about the quality of theses television shows?
Anyway, check it out.
The Minisode Network has a solution.
...
"The shows you love -- only shorter," boasts Minisode Network, which only asks us in return to watch a very short commercial before each program.
Again, what does this say about the quality of theses television shows?
Anyway, check it out.
Monday, July 02, 2007
Quiz: Test your ‘Two and a Half Men’ memory
Why is this important?
I mean really.
Why?
I think "they're" just making sure you're staying in front of your television set and not venturing away to actually learn what the fuck is going on in the world.
I mean really.
Why?
I think "they're" just making sure you're staying in front of your television set and not venturing away to actually learn what the fuck is going on in the world.
PETA not monkeying around with ‘Speed Racer’
A chimp bit an actor on the set of “Speed Racer” — and there are allegations that the chimp was beaten.
Because we humans can't do anything but beat the shit out of all the other animals on the planet.
I wait for the day we humans discover we are not at the top of the food chain in the Universe.
Oooh. Won't that be fun?
Read the rest.
Because we humans can't do anything but beat the shit out of all the other animals on the planet.
I wait for the day we humans discover we are not at the top of the food chain in the Universe.
Oooh. Won't that be fun?
Read the rest.
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