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Well if it’s a iPod with a HD, then it could indicate pending failure.
yeah, i mainly notice it when it’s connected via USB. not a good sign. i guess i’ll have to find a tall building somewhere.
i guess i should use capital letters.
Holy crap, it’s been a long afternoon of tumbleweeds.
Actually Jack If it’s the HD then it will click when you first turn on your ipod, and first access a new song. Also look for it to lock up more often, and have trouble accessing files, as well as when you transfer files from the computer.
I’m speaking from experience, my first ipod died do to HD failure after I bounced it off of the concrete and asphalt a couple times. I invested in a rubber case for my 2nd ipod after that :).
CD: Big Bear Black Stout from Bear Republic Brewery
http://www.bearrepublic.com/
It’s a decent stout. More character than Guinness but less than other stouts I really enjoy. Other people enjoy it a lot, based on it’s review at Beer Advocate:
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/610/1658
I keep meaning to buy some of that ‘miracle’ fruit, which after eating makes Guinness taste like chocolate milkshake:
http://tinyurl.com/3x4z4b
Pity it’s so expensive.
Just don’t tell the Beer Police, things could get nasty.
‘Evil’ Apple strikes again:
http://tinyurl.com/3tz32a
Can’t have you bypassing iTunes for managing and downloading podcasts…
‘Morning Pan.
Don’t normally watch much football, but my alma mater (Montana State) is playing the local team(University of Minnesota) today. Still, not going to pay $25 to go down to the dome for the game. I’ll watch on tv…
I’m thinking the Gophers will beat up my Bobcats, but there’s always hope. MSU defeated the Buffaloes in Boulder a couple years back. I made sure to give Alvie a hard time over that one over a greasy spoon breakfast when I was in CO later that year…
Well,
From what I’ve been able to gather from those who stayed in the area, it sounds like my home is probably OK. The biggest question is when power will be restored. There’s a couple million without power and it’s expected to take a couple of weeks to get everyone back on the grid.
Good to hear the potential of no damage Ed. Sorry about the other. No super hero likes to be powerless.
JB – that reminds me. I need to rent a Bobcat.
Van, your chocolate Guinness link led to a news story about a political assassin.
I kinda dig this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmUQHScOK9c
Ed, thanks for the good news/bad news. I hope you have a better good news ratio, when you do get back home. Here’s our other Houstonian friend’s update: http://www.disability-411.com/?q=blog/1
Have a good Saturday, Panimaniacs.
Cool links, Jack.
Well if at first you don’t succeed:
http://tinyurl.com/3x4z4b
Still the assassin, Van, but that’s a good story too!
I don’t know. I think Van’s trying to tell us something.
Try, try, again:
‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_fruit‘
Take that weird antitinyurl demon.
Saw this pair tonight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOhOxEaxXqs
Just trying to get to 169 before the day flips. Cause I can be like that.
Mysterious?
wethinks ike is trying to drown us too
169 is fun.
Happy Sunday, all.
It’s been rather wet here all weekend long, though I don’t suspect we can blame this on Ike…
Well the weather can be spookily connected. They were blaming the downpours in parts of the UK to hurricane Gustav.
Just watch out for those quantum butterflies flapping wings.
Well, hopefully we knocked Ike down a bit before The Smarty Hotties had to deal with it.
So far, we’ve got about 2 million homes (including mine) without power. Looks like I’ll be spending another day at least in San Antonio before I try to make it home.
Definitely glad I don’t live in Galveston.
Morning Pan, I’ll just give the tumbleweeds a tickle.
tickle, tickle, tickle.
Well I hope they enjoyed that.
*tee hee hee*
Well a definite nip in the air this morning as autumn gets into it’s groove.
Ed, I’m glad to hear your home is okay. Nothing worse than worrying about your livelihood. Especially when insurance companies become complete ass holes.
Aren’t they always like that when it comes to claims?
So with all respect Jack, I’ve had to bump Lindsey Lohan ahead a slot on my Myspace page friends list. Sorry.
Anyone mourning David Foster Wallace today? I think “Infinite Jest” is probably the only thing on the planet more fucked up than Southland Tales. All though the preview I saw for The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus looks like it might be in the running too.
I’d bring up “Across the Universe” but the music was too well played for me. The rest of the movie made no sense but thats what happens when you turn the Beatles catalog into a narrative.
Have you ever gotten into a conversation with someone, and like halfway through you realize, “Holy crap, this person is a total fucking idiot.” But you continue the conversation anyway agreeing totally with them like you know exactly what they’re talking about, just because you’re looking for the quickest, most polite exit to said conversation? And then you try to avoid the person from then on without actually looking like you are avoiding them, and actually end up in other conversations that attract other complete fucking idiots, and you end up with this reputation as like a nice guy… And you mean to be a nice guy anyway but in truth you’re pretty sure everyone around you is completely fucking off their rocker, and you sometimes wonder either what happened to the gene pool or what was God thinking or whatever when he surrounded you with such a crowd of complete and utter douchebags? People that make you want to hang around with the mentally handicapped because at least they make you laugh?
Does that make me a narcisist or just an active but unwitting member of society?
By the way, have you noticed that when you take the “L” out of “Palin” you get “Pain?”
Morning, Deadpan.
Dub – narcissist.
It’s the start of another joyous week. Oh. Yea.
Should I just agree with Dub, I should I back away slowly.
Breathe, Dub. Breeeeeeathe. ;)
CP: The Sun Smells Too Loud — Mogwai
Less is more.
CP: Goblin Hunter (episode 5 of Clonepod)
Dub: I don’t know. It depends on whether the person is a completely ignorant fucktard or not. I may (violently) disagree with someone, but if they have good reasons for their opinion I’m not likely to dismiss them. If they are just a fucktard then I (sometimes) feel it’s my duty to fuck with them.
BTW, I don’t think you are a narcissist. They never question themselves.
Van: Yes, yes it is. I love GNU’s less. ;)
I fogot to include the link to the Mogwai song:
http://www.matadorrecords.com/mpeg/mogwai/sun_smells_too_loud.mp3
Of course they may think you are a fucktard and are just trying to be polite.
I blame relativity.
Me? A fucktard? Only when I feel *nice*. :)
Okay wet shavers users, assuming you shave everyday, how long do your razor blades last?
I only occasionally use razorblades anymore. Typically, I toss them after about 3 uses.
I can kind of relate to what Dub said. Typically, I’m pretty much none confrontational. I figure that most people’s opinions are rooted into a lifetime of experience and any passing conversation I might happen upon will do little to change minds and most likely just cause irratation. So in some situations I end up nodding my head in agreement to try and keep the conversations as short as possible. But sometimes, the wackos have never been treated politely and all of a sudden, you become their new best friend. *shrug*
On the topic of razors, I usually pick a new one every week, I usually don’t shave on Saturdays.
I saw “Death Race” with the Misses on Friday. I liked it, a lot. It’s one of the few movies that actually better than the trailer makes it out to be. Yes it is fairly predictable, the character types have been done a dozen times. But the movie is enjoyable, the action intense and the acting is a notch above for a high budget B movie.
RE: human race
is why I now have to avoid clock towers … the temptation would be too great.
Maybe of interest to some:
http://tinyurl.com/5bqz7e
Never got into Pink Floyd…
Van: That’s sad about Wright. Pink Floyd is one of my favorite bands, though I never really got into their psychedelic stuff.
CP: The Pit of Carkoon/Sail Barge Assault — John Williams
Thanks for passing that on, Van. I’ve always loved PF.
That is sad about Wright. I’ve always liked Pink Floyd, although I never bought any of their albums. There are a hand full of bands that my 73 year old dad and myself can listen too and both enjoy equally. Pink Floyd would be one. Led Zepplin and The Who would be the others.
Oh damn. . . . thx for the link, Van. Gilmour and Waters always got a lot of the credit for Pink Floyd’s genius — and they both deserve all the accolades they got — but Richard Wright’s piano abilities were just phenomenal. If you ever listen to “Great Gig in the Sky” without the screaming vocals, you can hear what a truly beautiful piece of music he’d written. Bummer.
Kewl space news:
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog/28244844.html
Could have been some poor Aliens switching on their version of the LHC.
cough
Ass water rears (ba-dum-dum) it’s ugly head!
http://failblog.org/2008/09/15/tasty-fail-2/
Hey, Deadpan. I am home. Found out yesterday that I’m one of the lucky 25% of the greater Houston area that has power again. So, we rolled in a couple of hours ago. We definitely got away lucky. Part of my fence is blown away and several shingles off the roof. Not even enough to bother with insurance.
Both my neighbors had parts of their roofs ripped down to the plywood and got a lot of water leaking in. Even though my area was only lightly hit, it’s clearly going to be several days before “normal” is even an idea in people’s heads.
Glad to hear about that, Ed!
I glad to see you family safe Ed, that is good news. Poor Galveston though, although I would expect that most residents know of the risk of hurracane.
Good to hear Ed!
Re: Pink Floyd
I can still remember the time and place I first ever heard Pink Floyd. I was at “band camp” at a college. It was night and I was trying to set my clock radio when I stumbled across the campus radio station. They had just started side 2 of Dark Side of the moon.
I was terrified and amazed.
I had been such a victim of “top 40 radio” I simply didn’t know there was anything else.
I wanted to run and call all my friends in to my room to hear this … this sound, but I was afraid to move for fear it would stop and I might never know what it was.
After that, Pink Floyd played a major part in my life for almost a decade after that.
Discovering GOOD music can be a life altering event.
I was a freshman in high school when that happened btw
Good news Ed.
Not sure any music has altered my life.
Good story, JJ. I was 14 when I discovered Dark Side, and yeah, I just couldn’t stop listening to Brain Damage\Eclipse. I can think of a small number of albums that have made a permanent impact on my perceptions of art and life in general.
Thanks for sharing your good news, Ed! I, for one, am relieved that you didn’t have to deal with the power outage and property damage stress.
Glad you are safe and sound Ed!
For me, Pink Floyd is a friend memory. One of my best friends is a fanatic, and has all of the band members’ faces tattooed on his left arm. I didn’t know much about the band until 1989 — freshmen in college. He introduced me to them, and I was hooked forever. Now, every time I hear them, I think of Rich!
CFT: Interzone 218
I’m gonna get all emotional. I just got Vanamonde’s last Greasy Jelly Bean prediction.
CP: Erotic City (Prince Cover) – Culture Prophet
CP: Next to You — The Police
Can’t agree with this more:
“The current administration has spun, folded, and mutilated science and scientific research since practically day one, letting ideology trump reality. If the next president does nothing but let science do its thing unfettered, then the situation will be dramatically improved.”
– Phil Plait
Very wise words, but I doubt that poltical meddling in Science would stop even if the Democrats win.
Didn’t say it wouldn’t.
I don’t have a specific memory of hearing Pink Floyd for the first time. It was simply one among the many bands I got to know from listening to my parents’ radio station selections. However, I did attend a screening of “The Dark Side of Oz” with friends during college.
I’m really glad to hear your house got through the storm so well, Ed.
Van isn’t going to win by default goshdarnit!
Okay, he’ll probably win, but, he’ll be winning over actual competition…
I agree, JB!
After I sent in my guess for the last GJB, I clear the reminder from Outlook. *sniff*
…and as the Jelly Bean was laid upon the pyre, the smell of burnt sugar filled the air. Even as the tears welled up in my eyes, my stomach growled and I thought of toffee…
Alas! Earwax. . .
I believe the GJBG going away is about as likely as the Farpoint Recap never coming back.
Good to hear everything turned out ok Ed.
LHC Rap:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j50ZssEojtM
Farewell, Greasy Jelly Bean, Greasy Spoon. I bet our friend Evo never knew what he was getting into when he agreed to be a surprise guest voice on Really Big Things. The Happy Chef, the diner noises, the nipples/comments/bellybuttons/shitzus/whatever… they will always be remembered. :)
Night, Pan.
Welcome to the Fruit Moon; more commonly known as the Harvest Moon.
Just to be clear, Ambassador – I hadn’t planned on retiring the Comments Game, just the Jelly Bean game.
Uh, Amy, I think it is only the jelly bean game going away.
Am I mistaken, Jack?
wow, that was almost in the right order…
Morning Pan, even in these dire days of the credit crunch, there is always somebody with a lot of money to splash about:
http://tinyurl.com/5vupk2
In an effort to have some good weather in the UK I’ve invested in a pair of waterproof walking boot that should beat the jinx of leaky shoes…
Hey Van – I hope your new boots aren’t squeaky.
Getting round midnight here. Goodnight musk.
Yes a squeaky van is a truly horrible prospect…
Oh, sure, spoil the new episode before i can listen to it this morning :)
morning Pan.
It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood
Would you be my?
Oh! My mistake. I didn’t realize it was only Greasy Jelly Bean that was retiring. Sorry about that. I’m glad we’ll still have Greasy Spoon Comments, though. :)
Well that is the 64 penny question…
Very very clever version of Still alive in Typography:
http://kotaku.com/5050329/portal-song-in-typography
I was humming the tune as I watched.
having people over tonight so going to do lots of baking today :)
Will the incliude cookies TEB?
Weeds finale…oh what a tease.
includes
chocolate squares
cappuccino cookies
apricot almond florentines
Mmmmmm!
Compared to this guy playing Tetris I’m an arthritic 3 legged tortoise:
‘http://tinyurl.com/5uvsqp‘
No spoilers, Van!
Morning, Deadpan.
*yawn* more ning
CP: Step Out — The Dudley Corporation
(via IndieFeed)
CP: Beware! Criminal — Incubus
CP: The Chillcast #129
Re: Financial Mess
Greed and lack of oversite during the Regan years led to bank failures … which cost the taxpayers and led to laws to keep that from happening again.
Laws that were the re-written by banking industry lobbiests FOR the Republican controlled congress during the first years of the Bush Administration.
8 years later our financial system is right back in the dire straights it was in following the Regan years … and your tax dollars are once again going to cover the losses instead of going towards health care, or education or helping us get off the dependence on foreign oil.
I continue to be baffled at why “conventional wisdom” says that Republicans are better for the economy or investors. Actual data shows that to be completely false.
Then again … polls show that 50% of Americans believe Saddam had something to do with 9/11 – even after the Bush Administration has admitted he didn’t.
okay then … somebody get us back to talking about cookies.
mmmmmmmm
JOe: Amen, my brother.
CP: Evo @ 11 #6 — kinda liking this podcast so far
CE: not cookies
There have been so many things go wrong that were preventable in politics and finance and in the public perception for long that I kind of feel numb to it all. I don’t even have the energy to complain about it anymore. So I say, check all the facts, and cast your vote. Then after the election, make those elected live up to their promises. If that doesn’t work, maybe we should all invest in some land in Montana, and some canned foods and guns with plenty of ammo.
I haven’t gotten caught up at all, but it looks like this article might be a decent conversation fit:
http://www.blogmaverick.com/2008/09/15/stock-market-meltdowns-why-they-will-happen-again-and-again-an/
Carry on.
Had to sneak out and get some Grand Marnier for my flortines. Cookies in the oven doing what cookies do.
TEB is for cookie, that’s good enough for me.
(The cappuccino cookies sound delicious)
OK — I have a massive thing I gotta do here. Back later.
Carry on.
That article was “on the money” Jack. Bleh! Money and politics. Let’s talk cookies. :)
I wonder if there is a receipe for cricket cookies? I bet if I google it I’ll find one.
Yep, first hit is for “Chocolate Chirpie Chip Cookies.” I knew the internet wouldn’t fail me.
They’re from the Keebler factor at the ghetto side of town.
factor=factory
Grand Marnier?
Back from lunch. Sushi is yum.
Van, you melt some chocolate, put the grand marnier in it and make a drizzle for the florintines
The ideas this nation was founded on came from the most cosmopolitan people of their day, the founding fathers, who believed in science, who looked to Europe for wisdom, and who had no use for ignorant hicks like Bush and Palin.
Bill Maher rules. Back to the cookies.
CP: Closer to Fine — Indigo Girls
Did you know that when you take the “L” out of “Palin” you get “Pain”?
Deja Vu
CP: Guns In The Sky — INXS
CP: This Week in Science
So did anyone watch the market today? Maybe I need to buy stock in yo-yos. First it was down from lingering concerns about AIG, then it when up as the Fed said they might give AIG some bucks, then it when down when the Fed said they’d keep the interest rate unchanged, then it when back up when investors learned the Fed thinks they’ll see moderate growth. Somedays I feel like the economic health of this country is guided by the whims of a 5 year old boy.
I’m just wondering how safe my savings are at HBOS, it’s been doing rather badly of late.
This is the ADD market.
Maybe we could talk quantum mechanics instead? I’ve got more chance of understanding that…
Where do they put the wrenches?
With the strings.
Evening Pan…
Not sure what tonight shall hold, Fox playtime for certain, after Fox bedtime… I dunno.
I had a super-productive chunk of weekend recording (Jack you got BOTH bit s of content, no?) and editing.
Still need to do major work on RBT for the relaunch I promised everyone at NME, luckily the Survivor’s Giude on which I promised it has yet to air…
The McPain Campaign… I like that. I knew somehow I could turn this whole thing into a big McDonalds joke.
shhhhh.. don’t mention stock market when Hugh is around
Re: Understanding the stock market
Fuck. I live with a guy who has worked for the Board of Trade for almost 20 years and I still dont get most of what he tells me. But then again I do have him around to translate economy talk into plain old english for me :)
Re: McCain and Palin
thanks, but no thanks
Re: Cookies
yum!! I need to go make cookies now!!
JB: Got it. Give Fox a high 5 from me.
McPain = funny idea, Dubshack. The Republicans’ favorite prez evAr was named Ronald. Just a thought.
Secretary of State Hamburgler?
High Five! Done!
Hey Y’all. Skipped working out tonight . . . now sitting on the couch w/ feet up.
I was talking on the phone to my mom.. correction.. my mom was lecturing me on the phone so I decided to fuck with an old pic of me in photoshop while I listened intently to my lecture
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2864491156_b6f6e4d529_o.jpg
*crosses fingers and pays homage to wordpress Gods*
*submit comment*
w00t!!
You are entirely tooo cute in that picture.
*swooon*
indeed :D
No wonder Hugh went ga-ga!
ditto and j0e- *swooon* to yous toos! ;)
I was the one who went ga-ga. Hugh played the ultra cool punk rock guy who had no time for swooning girlies. I fell for it like a ton of bricks.
Speaking of Hugh.. gotta go meet up with him now :) he’s at work.
night all
JohnBoze: HUZZAH!!! I’m excited about hearing more stories from the world of RBT. :)