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Saturday, May 31, 2008
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Happy birthday, Dana
Today is Dana's birthday. My beautiful girl just turned 6.
It's also the 'birthday' (actually, self-government anniversary) for the Northern Territory of Australia -- the state I live in.
Sadly, going back even further than my beautiful girl has been alive, most Territorians 'celebrate' self-government by buying copious amounts of freely- (and legally-available) fireworks, and setting them off over a period of several days. Officially, fireworks are only legally allowed to be let off on July 1st, between 7pm and 11pm. However, not only do people let them off in the days leading up to July 1st, but also over the days (and increasingly weeks) after our anniversary is officially over.
Which would be fine, if:
a) it didn't scare the sh!t out of most pets, Dana included (I hate having to spend her birthday trying to comfort her as she shakes herself to bits); and,
b) there weren't w@nkers out there who think 2:48am is a suitable time to let off fireworks (like this morning, right outside my house). Or idiots who throw fire-crackers at passing cars (like at mine yesterday evening). Or even worse.
Sadly, it's these idiots who are making it harder for the law-abiding people of the NT to celebrate. Sooner or later it will get to a stage where enough people will be killed, maimed, or hurt, and enough people will become pissed off at the antics of the idiots, that this so-called privilege--we're the only state in the country that allows the public to do this--will be removed.
And seeing how badly it affects Dana on what should be the best day of her life, I can't wait.
Anyway, just to end on a less vitriolic note, my beautiful girl needs cuddling and comforting. Happy birthday, Dana.
P.S. Though I've had a new addition to the family (Jackie has joined Dana and I in our little family), I'll post about Jackie at a later date. If you want to see Jackie, though, have a bo-peep at my sister's blog (link is in the sidebar -- Higgledy-Piggledy).
It's also the 'birthday' (actually, self-government anniversary) for the Northern Territory of Australia -- the state I live in.
Sadly, going back even further than my beautiful girl has been alive, most Territorians 'celebrate' self-government by buying copious amounts of freely- (and legally-available) fireworks, and setting them off over a period of several days. Officially, fireworks are only legally allowed to be let off on July 1st, between 7pm and 11pm. However, not only do people let them off in the days leading up to July 1st, but also over the days (and increasingly weeks) after our anniversary is officially over.
Which would be fine, if:
a) it didn't scare the sh!t out of most pets, Dana included (I hate having to spend her birthday trying to comfort her as she shakes herself to bits); and,
b) there weren't w@nkers out there who think 2:48am is a suitable time to let off fireworks (like this morning, right outside my house). Or idiots who throw fire-crackers at passing cars (like at mine yesterday evening). Or even worse.
Sadly, it's these idiots who are making it harder for the law-abiding people of the NT to celebrate. Sooner or later it will get to a stage where enough people will be killed, maimed, or hurt, and enough people will become pissed off at the antics of the idiots, that this so-called privilege--we're the only state in the country that allows the public to do this--will be removed.
And seeing how badly it affects Dana on what should be the best day of her life, I can't wait.
Anyway, just to end on a less vitriolic note, my beautiful girl needs cuddling and comforting. Happy birthday, Dana.
P.S. Though I've had a new addition to the family (Jackie has joined Dana and I in our little family), I'll post about Jackie at a later date. If you want to see Jackie, though, have a bo-peep at my sister's blog (link is in the sidebar -- Higgledy-Piggledy).
Friday, May 25, 2007
Weird...
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Atlantis,
Stargate,
Troy
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Without knowing any better, I'd almost believe the guy in the following photo (whose face is shrouded in shadow, and who is wearing short trousers) is my ex-boss... *lol*
Troy, you didn't happen to fly over to Vancouver to visit the set of Stargate Atlantis in the past year and a half, did you?
NB: Image courtesy of Gateworld.Net
It's remarkable how similar the mystery person is to Troy -- same sort of trousers, same sort of shirt, same sort of belt buckle, same sort of watch... even the same sort of general build...
But add the socks in as well, and it's uncanny the resemblance! :D
Troy, you didn't happen to fly over to Vancouver to visit the set of Stargate Atlantis in the past year and a half, did you?
NB: Image courtesy of Gateworld.Net
It's remarkable how similar the mystery person is to Troy -- same sort of trousers, same sort of shirt, same sort of belt buckle, same sort of watch... even the same sort of general build...
But add the socks in as well, and it's uncanny the resemblance! :D
Thursday, May 24, 2007
While on the subject of Atlantis
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Atlantis,
Rodney McKay,
Stargate
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Took some quizes (the usual 'which character are you?' type)... Results below. :)
Which Stargate: Atlantis character are you?
Who would be your best Stargate Atlantis buddy?
McKay: Shut up and think quick, if you lived on Atlantis you'd be spending your time with Dr Rodney McKay and neither of you would have a moment to spare if you're working on some doohickey with the potential to determine life or death...
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I was both surprised and not surprised to find I'd matched Rodney twice (and had Rodney 2nd most compatible in the 3rd quiz)... I can tend to be an awful lot like Rodney (just not to the same extent as him) so I guess it's only fitting I matched him. :) Surprisingly enough, I also like Rodney's character the best in the show (David Hewlett's portrayal is nothing short of superb!) and it's easy to see why I would gravitate to a character that's similar to me in so many respects. *lol*
Still, Carson's not a bad person to match either... :D
Not so strangely (hope this doesn't offend any American folk reading *smile*) I matched two characters that are not American in the series. Carson's Scottish and Rodney's Canadian. I don't think I share a lot of traits with American people (to over-generalise the matter) so I'm not surprised I didn't match Shepperd, Ford, or Dr. Weir. And as much as I like Shepperd's humour and attitude, those are qualities I don't have to the same levels as he does...
Nevertheless, I wish the 2nd quiz ("your best SGA buddy") had resulted in Sheppard rather than Rodney... :)
Which Stargate: Atlantis character are you?
Who would be your best Stargate Atlantis buddy?
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I was both surprised and not surprised to find I'd matched Rodney twice (and had Rodney 2nd most compatible in the 3rd quiz)... I can tend to be an awful lot like Rodney (just not to the same extent as him) so I guess it's only fitting I matched him. :) Surprisingly enough, I also like Rodney's character the best in the show (David Hewlett's portrayal is nothing short of superb!) and it's easy to see why I would gravitate to a character that's similar to me in so many respects. *lol*
Still, Carson's not a bad person to match either... :D
Not so strangely (hope this doesn't offend any American folk reading *smile*) I matched two characters that are not American in the series. Carson's Scottish and Rodney's Canadian. I don't think I share a lot of traits with American people (to over-generalise the matter) so I'm not surprised I didn't match Shepperd, Ford, or Dr. Weir. And as much as I like Shepperd's humour and attitude, those are qualities I don't have to the same levels as he does...
Nevertheless, I wish the 2nd quiz ("your best SGA buddy") had resulted in Sheppard rather than Rodney... :)
Anquietas...
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Ancients,
Atlantis,
SG1,
Stargate
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For anyone curious enough about the 'text' below, it's written in a fictional language called 'Anquietas' used by the Ancients -- a fictional race in the Stargate television series franchises.
This made-up language is used heavily (though not often accurately or even logically) in both the 'Stargate SG-1' and 'Stargate Atlantis' television series, but moreso for Atlantis. In fact, Stargate Atlantis is based/set in the lost city of the Ancients (i.e. Atlantis) so there are tons of these symbols scattered around the place.
The best thing about this so-called language (created by a graphics designer on the shows) is that it has a 1-to-1 correlation between the Ancient characters and the English characters of the alphabet (i.e. you don't need to translate the Ancient into an intermediate language and then interpret that into English.)
There are pages similar to this (a forum on Gateworld.net) that not only discuss this alphabet, but provide users the ability to download computer-installable fonts to replicate the symbols, and even provide 'practice phrases' to assist you in learning to 'translate' the characters (you will need to have the font installed to be able to see it on the above forum though, otherwise it just appears like normal English.)
Though of course it's very easy to 'cheat' by just copying and pasting the Ancient text into a text editor and changing the font to something different to provide the 'translation' automatically, it isn't that hard to 'learn' the symbols themselves. :) In fact, within 10 minutes I was able to translate whole phrases fairly easily (though a bit slowly -- not sure I'd ever read Ancient as fast as I do English...) The only real issue with the Ancient alphabet--as it currently is--is the fact that the 'F' and 'U' characters are identical, which leads to delays while you're trying to work out the word based on its neighbouring characters... :(
Apparently the graphics designer on Stargate Atlantis that was responsible for creating this alphabet stated that he had 'fixed' the problem earlier this year; it may take some time to actually determine, though, which character (U, F, or possibly both?) will be changed... once that happens, no doubt an updated font will be released. :)
Oh, in case anyone wants to 'verify' the above Ancient text--if you were translating it--or you just don't care either way (*grin*), then it's my blog's title (Infrequent) in the larger sized font, and the blog description (Random...pace) in the smaller sized font. :)
Cheers,
Pete.
This made-up language is used heavily (though not often accurately or even logically) in both the 'Stargate SG-1' and 'Stargate Atlantis' television series, but moreso for Atlantis. In fact, Stargate Atlantis is based/set in the lost city of the Ancients (i.e. Atlantis) so there are tons of these symbols scattered around the place.
The best thing about this so-called language (created by a graphics designer on the shows) is that it has a 1-to-1 correlation between the Ancient characters and the English characters of the alphabet (i.e. you don't need to translate the Ancient into an intermediate language and then interpret that into English.)
There are pages similar to this (a forum on Gateworld.net) that not only discuss this alphabet, but provide users the ability to download computer-installable fonts to replicate the symbols, and even provide 'practice phrases' to assist you in learning to 'translate' the characters (you will need to have the font installed to be able to see it on the above forum though, otherwise it just appears like normal English.)
Though of course it's very easy to 'cheat' by just copying and pasting the Ancient text into a text editor and changing the font to something different to provide the 'translation' automatically, it isn't that hard to 'learn' the symbols themselves. :) In fact, within 10 minutes I was able to translate whole phrases fairly easily (though a bit slowly -- not sure I'd ever read Ancient as fast as I do English...) The only real issue with the Ancient alphabet--as it currently is--is the fact that the 'F' and 'U' characters are identical, which leads to delays while you're trying to work out the word based on its neighbouring characters... :(
Apparently the graphics designer on Stargate Atlantis that was responsible for creating this alphabet stated that he had 'fixed' the problem earlier this year; it may take some time to actually determine, though, which character (U, F, or possibly both?) will be changed... once that happens, no doubt an updated font will be released. :)
Oh, in case anyone wants to 'verify' the above Ancient text--if you were translating it--or you just don't care either way (*grin*), then it's my blog's title (Infrequent) in the larger sized font, and the blog description (Random...pace) in the smaller sized font. :)
Cheers,
Pete.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
For Maria...
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Maria,
Happy Birthday to you.
:)
Happy Birthday, Sis.
Love,
Pete.
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Maria,
Happy Birthday to you.
:)
Happy Birthday, Sis.
Love,
Pete.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
News to make my sister happy...
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English football,
FA Cup
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Looks like Chelsea beat Manchester United in the FA Cup final this morning. My sister is an avid supporter of Chelsea, so I know she'll be very happy with the result. :)
FA Cup Final report: click here
Congratulations, Chelsea!
FA Cup Final report: click here
Congratulations, Chelsea!
Spider-Man 3
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Spider-Man
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For a rabid Spider-Man fan like myself, you'd be surprised to hear that I haven't been to see the 'Spider-Man 3' movie yet...
It's odd, but from what I've been able to find out (lots of hearsay) about this latest installment of the franchise, I get a feeling of ambivalence about it. I have this gut-wrenching feeling that I'm not going to like it much (disappointed, maybe?), yet every time I see a trailer for the movie on TV or online, I can't help saying 'Wow!' to myself... :) What's worse is that I always tell myself straight after seeing each trailer: "I've GOT to see the movie!" *lol*
Regardless, I know I will go see it (and probably soon). The notion of seeing how Sam Raimi has brought 'Venom' to life is just too powerful. And it doesn't hurt that I kinda like Topher Grace as an actor -- it will be interesting to see his take on playing a villain. :)
Matt, have you been to see it yet? I read in your blog how you and Jarret had planned to go and you had to pull out at the last minute due to a swim meet... did you reschedule? Care to give me your review/views on the movie? :)
And for those of you that can remember the old Spider-Man animated series, the theme lyrics are posted below. Enjoy. :)
Spider-Man Theme Lyrics
Words by Paul Francis Webster
Music by Bob Harris
Spider-Man, Spider-Man,
Does whatever a spider can
Spins a web, any size
Catches thieves just like flies
Look out!
Here comes the Spider-Man.
Is he strong?
Listen bud,
He's got radioactive blood.
Can he swing from a thread?
Take a look overhead
Hey, there
There goes the Spider-Man.
In the chill of night
At the scene of a crime
Like a streak of light
He arrives just in time.
Spider-Man, Spider-Man
Friendly neighborhood Spider-Man
Wealth and fame
He's ingnored
Action is his reward.
To him, life is a great big bang up
Whenever there's a hang up
You'll find the Spider-Man.
It's odd, but from what I've been able to find out (lots of hearsay) about this latest installment of the franchise, I get a feeling of ambivalence about it. I have this gut-wrenching feeling that I'm not going to like it much (disappointed, maybe?), yet every time I see a trailer for the movie on TV or online, I can't help saying 'Wow!' to myself... :) What's worse is that I always tell myself straight after seeing each trailer: "I've GOT to see the movie!" *lol*
Regardless, I know I will go see it (and probably soon). The notion of seeing how Sam Raimi has brought 'Venom' to life is just too powerful. And it doesn't hurt that I kinda like Topher Grace as an actor -- it will be interesting to see his take on playing a villain. :)
Matt, have you been to see it yet? I read in your blog how you and Jarret had planned to go and you had to pull out at the last minute due to a swim meet... did you reschedule? Care to give me your review/views on the movie? :)
And for those of you that can remember the old Spider-Man animated series, the theme lyrics are posted below. Enjoy. :)
Spider-Man Theme Lyrics
Words by Paul Francis Webster
Music by Bob Harris
Spider-Man, Spider-Man,
Does whatever a spider can
Spins a web, any size
Catches thieves just like flies
Look out!
Here comes the Spider-Man.
Is he strong?
Listen bud,
He's got radioactive blood.
Can he swing from a thread?
Take a look overhead
Hey, there
There goes the Spider-Man.
In the chill of night
At the scene of a crime
Like a streak of light
He arrives just in time.
Spider-Man, Spider-Man
Friendly neighborhood Spider-Man
Wealth and fame
He's ingnored
Action is his reward.
To him, life is a great big bang up
Whenever there's a hang up
You'll find the Spider-Man.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
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