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Neil’s Birthday (Wii)BQ

July 26, 2007

Neil’s Birthday Cake

I haven’t been playing with my Wii lately, especially since I kept beating everyone at the many games of Wii Sports — but months of slacking off led to me being pwn3d. I’ve got to start practicing again, though beating Mary’s 290 score in bowling is going to be pretty tough.

Thanks to Neil, Sheldon and Stacy, I left the BBQ stuffed.

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Playstation 3? Sucks. Waste of money.

July 19, 2007

I was lured into picking up a Playstation 3 — a mistake I know, by a $100 price drop and the offer of six free movies and a free remote. The other thing that necessitated an immediate purchase — Sony removed the Emotion Engine (a chip that provides PS2 compatibility) to lower their costs. Starting with the 80gb version of the system, it’s software emulation only, and not all of the old games are compatible.. Of course, no tax and free shipping sweetened the deal, but when it arrived, I was struck by regret.

I was going to leave it in it’s box and just sit on it a while, but if I let too much time pass without testing it, it could be defective on arrival, and I didn’t want to have to deal with a warranty claim. (My Xbox 360 was DOA)

I hooked it up to a 1080P display, and booted it up, updated it, tried it’s DVD and PS2 Upscaling feature, and played Enchanted Arms for a few minutes. A through if not a little quick test, and was left unimpressed. Biggest waste of money since I bought that 360.. which hasn’t been used in six months.

Can’t someone make a game that isn’t based on a sport or a first person shooter?

At least I can install Linux on it and use it as a computer. For what, I don’t know.

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Another Simpsons Widget

July 18, 2007

Kwik-E-Mart

Here’s another link — you can upload a photo and it’ll automatically make you into a character from the Simpsons. It did a pretty good job I think. Here’s the link.

If you missed the previous one, here’s the previous one I made with another widget.

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My dream has come true, me as a character on the Simpsons!

July 17, 2007

Well, not quite, but close! There isn’t a lot of customization options, but it’s still fun to play with for any fan of the show.

Me as a character on the Simpsons

You can make your own here.

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Justin’s Tips for Riding the Bus in San Francisco

July 15, 2007

Forest Hill Station Morning Rush Hour

In no particular order..

  • Fart. A lot. Especially on crowded trains while trapped in a stuck train underground.
  • Block entry and exit. When you get on the bus, just stop right in front of the door, who cares if people are trying to get on behind you. Bring your humongous shopping bags and guitars on the bus during rush hour. Who cares if someone misses their stop because you wouldn’t get out of the way.
  • Force your way through the back door. Never mind that there are people trying to get off. Bonus points if you’re elderly and stare people down or simply demand a seat. Who cares if the whole front of the bus is vacant? Save your 50 cents.
  • Make sure you carry excessive amounts of baggage with you at all times. If you’re standing, hit a few people in the head — you’ll get more room for your things that way.
  • If you’re homeless, a bus shelter is the perfect place to get drunk. Who cares if it’s raining and there are old folks and kids without umbrellas.
  • When your bus arrives, push your way to the entrance as aggressively as possible. Even if the bus is empty, you want to force your way on. Why? You’re more important than the people that have been waiting an hour before you got there.
  • Don’t move to the back of the bus. The people trying to get on can wait for the next.
  • Give yourself an hour extra to get to your destination. After waiting 45 minutes, expect several buses to pass you at once — filled to the brim with passengers. If you want to arrive sooner, take the bus backward and get on an earlier stop.
  • Don’t expect the N-Judah to ever be on time.
  • Don’t trust the drivers that say “There’s another bus right behind me” Yeah. 45 minutes behind.
  • Don’t rely on the LED Displays while waiting on a platform. Often times it’ll say N N in two minutes. Fifteen minutes later, nothing. In twenty, two empty trains pass by without stopping, leaving you to wait another fifteen minutes for a crowded one. This is when everyone pushes their way on, don’t be surprised if your face is pressed up against the window during the majority of the trip. It just goes with the territory.
  • Leave your garbage on the bus. Especially drinks. Everyone loves stepping on sticky floors.
  • Every time you wait, then give up and decide to walk or take a cab, the bus will come.
  • Enjoy your trip!
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Metal Detectors at the Movies

July 13, 2007

I went to see a sneak preview of Super Bad yesterday — abnormally crude, but very funny. It’s by the same guys that made The 40 Year old Virgin and I have to say that they’ve outdone themselves.

While it was pretty good, I have to say that it’s like most comedies, certainly a rental, especially if a bunch of you are going out to see it..

That said, the whole experience of going to this preview was horrendous. They required that cell phones be confiscated for the duration of the movie, and we had to pass through a security checkpoint complete with a metal detector. Imagine the line, as hundreds rushed for the exit to claim their phones. Ridiculous. They even lied to us and said that this was stated on the flyer — it wasn’t. Thanks Sony. You’ve added yet another reason for me to continue to boycott your products.

I managed to get my phone through security, and I guess I could have taken some still photos of it, but well, what good is that? They actually didn’t say no camcorders, I guess I could have snuck one in and pirated it.

Anyways, watch — this is the future of movie watching. If they think this will prevent piracy, they’re sorely mistaken. I’m sure it’ll be available, as with every movie online shortly.

Of course, if you have a common name, you could always bring an old crappy phone with you, and claim that shiny iphone on the way out. (^_-)

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"Red Bananas vegetable oil lampshade door knob i need to go to sleep"

July 3, 2007

Quote Eldo — hours into his epic quest to have the perfect BBQ. It’s almost midnight, and the Chairman has been up just as long and he’s busy preparing his awesome banana pudding — and here I am sitting on my ass updating my blog.. I feel bad but what can I do?

This is what was on the menu — if you missed it, well, there’s always next year. Doesn’t this look delicious?

55 lbs. ribs (12 racks)
25 lbs. chicken
20 lbs. brisket
20 lbs. pork butt
10 lbs sausage
5 simultaneous barbecues
2 tired chefs
1 great bbq!

I did help make some of the things, so I feel somewhat useful. I think I remembered to wash my hands, but maybe not. So if you had the banana pudding or guacamole — sorry.

just kidding.

As with last year, there was plenty of gayness .. maybe too much.

I’m especially happy with the way these three photos turned out. They’re almost wallpaper quality!

Have a look for yourself — here’s the gallery.

Wow! Young posing for a picture! This is rare! The photo turned out well.. good enough for a myspace profile maybe?
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Poor Sheldon passed out — Eric’s making a move right in front of his face, literally!
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