So, almost through the Euro cup now.
I'm excited for a sweet Germany/Spain final, after Spain's 3-0 thrashing of Russia.
I haven't decided who I'm rooting for yet, but leaning towards Spain.
Anyone in Toronto who isn't watching the Euro Cup should head down to the Pride Parade on Sunday. Absolutely one of the best parties in the city, even for us straight people.
Thats about it for me today, a bunch of new videos up in the past couple days, so check 'em out.
http://www.youtube.com/livefrommontreal
Nothing else until Monday, because I'm away this weekend.
Have a great weekend all.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Goodbye George Carlin
As many of you may have heard, George Carlin passed away yesterday.
Carlin wasn't just a comedian. He was probably one of the smartest and best sources of social commentary that I can think of. His routines tended to be profane, but that was partly the point. Just watch "7 Words You Can't Say On TV" and you'll see my point. His jokes ranged on topics from current events to euphemisms, religion to social ills.
I know I'll miss Carlin, especially with so many younger comics who, frankly, are just stupid. They go for cheap laughs that don't have any staying value. I can watch Carlin's stuff from decades ago, and it's still hilarious. Let's see how many of today's comics are still funny in 30 years, or even how many can make it to 71 performing as a comedian. Carlin could make fun of anything, and even if you cringed at something he said, he managed to make his point. He uncovered the social stigmas under the attitudes that respond to his jokes.
"May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house."
Carlin wasn't just a comedian. He was probably one of the smartest and best sources of social commentary that I can think of. His routines tended to be profane, but that was partly the point. Just watch "7 Words You Can't Say On TV" and you'll see my point. His jokes ranged on topics from current events to euphemisms, religion to social ills.
I know I'll miss Carlin, especially with so many younger comics who, frankly, are just stupid. They go for cheap laughs that don't have any staying value. I can watch Carlin's stuff from decades ago, and it's still hilarious. Let's see how many of today's comics are still funny in 30 years, or even how many can make it to 71 performing as a comedian. Carlin could make fun of anything, and even if you cringed at something he said, he managed to make his point. He uncovered the social stigmas under the attitudes that respond to his jokes.
"May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house."
Sunday, June 22, 2008
The Russians are Coming!
Wow, so I'm pretty stunned by yesterday's Euro Cup match.
For those of you who don't know, it was Netherlands vs. Russia, in the quarter final.
After completely dominating their group, the Netherlands was pretty heavily favoured among the people I know who follow soccer.
And then Russia annihilated them. 3-1.
This is particularly embarrassing for myself and many of my friends, because we spent most of Friday afternoon saying Russia would lose.
To be fair, watching the Russians play, they completely deserved the win in that game, and their previous ones. Though it's weird, for some reason every vastly superior team the Russians have faced has played like Bhutan when they face Russia.
Conspiracy theorist soccer fans, start your engines.
Hope everyone had a good weekend. I should have a new video up tomorrow.
For those of you who don't know, it was Netherlands vs. Russia, in the quarter final.
After completely dominating their group, the Netherlands was pretty heavily favoured among the people I know who follow soccer.
And then Russia annihilated them. 3-1.
This is particularly embarrassing for myself and many of my friends, because we spent most of Friday afternoon saying Russia would lose.
To be fair, watching the Russians play, they completely deserved the win in that game, and their previous ones. Though it's weird, for some reason every vastly superior team the Russians have faced has played like Bhutan when they face Russia.
Conspiracy theorist soccer fans, start your engines.
Hope everyone had a good weekend. I should have a new video up tomorrow.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
D(ownload)-Day is Here!
Typing out this entry on two brand new things. First a new Apple wired keyboard that I picked up today, because my previous generation wireless one crapped out on me one too many times. The last straw was when it stopped working in the middle of a COD4 match, and wouldn't reconnect to my computer, even after re-booting into OS X. Anyways, the new keyboard is fantastic, it's the one with the MacBook style keys, but the spacing seems better than on the MacBook, and it has a full set of function keys, and a number pad.
The second new thing is Firefox 3, which was released into the wild today.
I haven't had much time with it, but so far all is good. It feels much snappier than Firefox 2, and I like the new UI.
Anyways, enough of the nerd-speak for today. What's really news is that gay marriage is legal in California now, bringing that state into line with Canada, Spain, The Netherlands, Massachusetts, and another country I can't remember. Personally, I don't see the big deal some people make of gay marriage. I don't see how legitimizing homosexual relationships will take the meaning out of the relationships of my fellow heterosexuals. Western countries always claim that they don't discriminate based on many things, including sexual orientation, and yet the United States still doesn't allow openly gay people in their military, and 48/50 states don't allow gay marriage. It's well past time to move past saying we don't discriminate, and actually giving everyone an even playing field.
UPDATE 20/06/08:
Firefox3 still works quite well, though it seems not all of my bookmarks got transferred over.
Also, my NES plug-in isn't compatible with 3 yet.
Verdict: overall worth the upgrade (much better speed, nice new UI) but I'd keep #2 around just to make sure you don't lose a vital bookmark, or a handy plug-in.
The second new thing is Firefox 3, which was released into the wild today.
I haven't had much time with it, but so far all is good. It feels much snappier than Firefox 2, and I like the new UI.
Anyways, enough of the nerd-speak for today. What's really news is that gay marriage is legal in California now, bringing that state into line with Canada, Spain, The Netherlands, Massachusetts, and another country I can't remember. Personally, I don't see the big deal some people make of gay marriage. I don't see how legitimizing homosexual relationships will take the meaning out of the relationships of my fellow heterosexuals. Western countries always claim that they don't discriminate based on many things, including sexual orientation, and yet the United States still doesn't allow openly gay people in their military, and 48/50 states don't allow gay marriage. It's well past time to move past saying we don't discriminate, and actually giving everyone an even playing field.
UPDATE 20/06/08:
Firefox3 still works quite well, though it seems not all of my bookmarks got transferred over.
Also, my NES plug-in isn't compatible with 3 yet.
Verdict: overall worth the upgrade (much better speed, nice new UI) but I'd keep #2 around just to make sure you don't lose a vital bookmark, or a handy plug-in.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Facebook is Stalkier!
Well, Facebook just got even more creep-tastic.
It was already pretty bad, and then they added the whole "people you might know" thing.
That was weird enough, having them suggest I add friend's friends or siblings, but at least I knew OF most of the people it suggested to me. Then today, I was on the old stalker-net, and there was a name I didn't recognize in the "people you might know" part. We had exactly zero friends in common, and they were in the Spain network. A completely different continent.
Now I'm wondering if my name is turning up on people's newsfeeds in Qatar or something.
Anyways, apparently now I can creep on people I don't even know.
Sweet.
It was already pretty bad, and then they added the whole "people you might know" thing.
That was weird enough, having them suggest I add friend's friends or siblings, but at least I knew OF most of the people it suggested to me. Then today, I was on the old stalker-net, and there was a name I didn't recognize in the "people you might know" part. We had exactly zero friends in common, and they were in the Spain network. A completely different continent.
Now I'm wondering if my name is turning up on people's newsfeeds in Qatar or something.
Anyways, apparently now I can creep on people I don't even know.
Sweet.
Saturday Update
So, as most of you probably know by now, The Netherlands totally destroyed France yesterday in the Euro Cup. It was a massive 4-1 victory, and a fantastic game to watch. The Netherlands was weak through most of the first half, and saved many times by incredible goal-tending. However, in the second half, they completely dominated. Ribery was fantastic for France, but nobody else on the team really seemed into the game. Even Henry missed a whole bunch of shots that should have been goals.
Finally got a new full-length video up today. My only excuse for the delay is laziness. Check it out for my "People Who Annoy Me: Bike Path Edition".
The Incredible Hulk came out this weekend, and I'm pretty excited for it, I might go see it during the week.
It just occurred to me that my desk is horribly equiped. It is certainly bad when I reach for something to write a note with, and end up with an old lottery ticket, and a pencil crayon. Ugh. Desk cleaning time I guess.
Have a great weekend all.
Finally got a new full-length video up today. My only excuse for the delay is laziness. Check it out for my "People Who Annoy Me: Bike Path Edition".
The Incredible Hulk came out this weekend, and I'm pretty excited for it, I might go see it during the week.
It just occurred to me that my desk is horribly equiped. It is certainly bad when I reach for something to write a note with, and end up with an old lottery ticket, and a pencil crayon. Ugh. Desk cleaning time I guess.
Have a great weekend all.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Euro Cup '08!
Just the Euro Cup on my mind today, a couple of really sweet, surprising games.
I spent the first part of my afternoon watching Germany get absolutely destroyed by Croatia. Like most people I know, I was expecting Germany to either squeak a victory, or just plain run the show. Damn was I surprised, Germany looked like Italy did in the Italy/Netherlands game. The German team was completely disorganized, frustrated, and plain just kept screwing up. Certainly makes Group B a little more interesting.
Then the second game, with Austria somehow pulling a 92nd minute tie with Poland. The days games certainly did not go as expected.
Looking forward to tomorrow's games, especially the France/Netherlands game.
Hopefully I'll have a video up tomorrow, I know I've kind of been skimping this week.
I spent the first part of my afternoon watching Germany get absolutely destroyed by Croatia. Like most people I know, I was expecting Germany to either squeak a victory, or just plain run the show. Damn was I surprised, Germany looked like Italy did in the Italy/Netherlands game. The German team was completely disorganized, frustrated, and plain just kept screwing up. Certainly makes Group B a little more interesting.
Then the second game, with Austria somehow pulling a 92nd minute tie with Poland. The days games certainly did not go as expected.
Looking forward to tomorrow's games, especially the France/Netherlands game.
Hopefully I'll have a video up tomorrow, I know I've kind of been skimping this week.
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