Blog – Page 75 – Cubey Terra

July 9, 2005

Something’s up

So I look out my window this afternoon, and discover that someone has barricaded the street. Not only that, but they’re currently in the process of building a crude stage out of palettes and plywood, and talking about bringing in a band and a keg.

Two guys setting up an impromptu street stage for the band.

Impromptu street party? Dunno. Now you know as much as I do. I thought the shopping cart was a nice touch, though. And the purple balloon taped to a lamp post makes the street feel almost festive.

A doors cover band appears.

Hours later, I was amazed that this Doors cover band was still going. They demonstrated amazing endurance and an unflagging capacity to repeat the same few songs to fill the time.

July 4, 2005

Working in silence

While browsing Craigslist.org, I found this ad for a silent computer. It’s unremarkable except for the oddly poetic title “Powerful Computer working in silence”, which evokes images of Deep Thought ruminating on the meaning of life, the universe, and everything.

Also curious is the line that says, “This system is completly silent, i sleep next to it with my girlfriend, we cant hear it, trust me.”

Link: Craigslist.org: “Powerful Computer working in silence”

July 2, 2005

Titanic in 30 seconds… with bunnies

I was almost literally rolling on the floor laughing my ass off when I watched this: Titanic in 30 seconds, re-enacted by bunnies. I think I like it better than the original.

Thanks, River Selkie for the fine link.

July 1, 2005

Mystery news from Mr. Bedford

Over at sci-fi novelist Adrian Bedford’s blog, he’s taking great pains to not announce something really cool and amazing that he has in the works. I think he should follow Dean Kamen’s example (he invented the Segway scooter), and give the secret news a codename. Kamen already used “Ginger”, so Adrian could call it “Nutmeg”, for example. That’ll create a huge buzz while people speculate and make crazy predictions.

“The ‘Nutmeg’ project? It’s a penguin farm! What else could it be?”

“Are you nuts? Nutmeg is obviously a secret project to adapt Orbital Burn into a remarkable TV documentary about sharks that attack!”

It also helps if well-known individuals drop vague hints about its nature. For example, someone might overhear Steve Jobs saying, “I can’t say exactly what Adrian’s ‘Nutmeg’ project is, but what I will say is that it will revolutionize the way we make coffee and/or brush our teeth.”

How long will Adrian keep us in suspense??

Link: kabedford.com: “Mmmmmmmmmph, Mmmmmmph, Mmmmmmph!”

July 1, 2005

Is there enough karaoke in your life?

If you feel that your life is sadly lacking in the karaoke department, you should visit River Selkie’s pet project, the Sing-a-Long Karaoke blog. That’s right! At last, you can sing and blog at the very same time!

Although I’m allergic to karaoke myself and break out in itchy spots when I get near a microphone, I’d encourage anyone with a microphone and vocal cords to join the fun. Best of all… it’s anonymous!

Read the karaoke FAQ to find out how to post your vocal stylings.