is wonderful. And so was "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs".
"Steve"
"Yellow"
just a few of my fave lines.
The animation is great. The detail in the hair is amazing!
One great thing about this movie was that it was just fun. It didn't contain "adult" humor like a lot of big screen animations. I found that refreshing. The light effects at the start of the film in 3D were stunning.
Google Wave is one of those things where by it's early days and it's applications are still being discovered by users. There's a lot of "So what?!" and "Now what?!" by people still. But there in lies the beauty of it for me. At the moment it's usefulness is a growing unknown.
Have you heard of Chrome OS?
See the implications of this? Looking ahead to the future of operating systems, such as Chrome, and the current trend of developing a whole range of mobile devices, the integration and ability to communicate collaboratively without bulky software and downloads has a lot of potential... so, while some may see it as "pointless crap", the future is there to be explored, it's ours for the taking and the future can be what we want it to be.
Have you seen those paper thin and fully flexible screens? They are amazing.
Add to them touch technology, wifi, no bulky operating system and small solid state or online storage and you have an amazing device that could be just as revolutionary as paper. And all this from technology that didn't exist to the public as little as 7 years ago. And that's what Wave is about. It's available to the public (via invitation, which I might add is becoming readily available) to experiment with. It's still in development.
So while you may not see a useful application for Google Wave, I do. Imagine how easy and fun planning a holiday would be with mates if you were all online together sharing ideas, viewing places on maps, looking at alternate routes, marking dates on a shared calendar, talking to hotels or venues or booking seats all while not waiting for return emails. Imagine viewing an artist's work online and being able to share it with your group of like minded friends, and have them share more cool inspiration back (without email!). Imagine listening to a tune and being able to share it as a file or played in real-time online with mates. How about this one: Imagine real-time blogging, where you can interrupt me and say "hey, hang on, you're wrong there... or Shit Muz, that flashing Daily Mug Shot thing in the side bar is REALLY annoying!!..."
What's common about these applications? Human relationships... and now online they are no longer passive.
The technology is there. The applications of this technology are yet to be discovered. But savvy people are out there, on the ball, exploring and above all imagining. Like any application, don't use it if you don't want to. Hey, some people didn't think the telephone was useful for the mass public at first. Some people don't use dvd players or microwaves (and some even self righteously look down on those who do. Something I could never begin to understand). But they are available if you want one. I'm finding the move to a more social internet very interesting and entertaining.
"The Boy's" ie: Sandy and Number 2, have moved into Blanket. Brian has not shown up... and further more, I don't think "The Boy's" are boys. Number 2 is a boy and Sandy is a female. They've been playing happy couples recently doing little dances with each other. Number 2 has even taken to cleaning up nearby rocks. Is this preparation for an episode of rampant spawning?! Let me just say it better not be! If anyone is having sex in my bedroom it better damn-well be me!
Mark came to Sydney for a visit for just under two weeks. It was great to have him visit and as usual was hard to say goodbye. We had a great deal of fun, lots of beer, good food and some good times catching up with some mates. It always is good when people make the effort to visit my side of the harbour. It doesn't happen as often as I would like, but when it does I really appreciate it.
I've decided this is the summer of no shirt. Hmmmmm, I think I need a graphic for this...
I'm really enjoying heading around to Shelly beach on weekends with my mask and snorkel. Floating around on top of the water is very relaxing. Each time I see the same things, yet each time I see something new. The quality of eye candy on the beach is also improving as the days lengthen and heat up.
I've been enjoying exercising a lot lately. I'm putting in a little bit of an effort now in the lead-up to xmas. It's working wonders for my mental health too. I'm feeling quietly confident within myself and very happy.
I feel I would like to do a meme. Has anyone found any fun ones recently? None that have hundreds of questions though...
So, that is it in a brief nutshell. What's been happening with you?
*sigh* Nestle have axed the uniquely Australian chocolate bar. This is/was my fave of all the choc bars. Why? Why would they do this?
Well, apparently it's because "Everybody says they love the Polly Waffle but the truth is no one buys it today. The time for it has been and gone." Sales don't cover the cost of making them any more. This is totally understandable form a business point of view, it's just sad because if I had my choice of chocolate bars it would be this one over all others.
the Twitter posts are just not hitting the spot, however, I've had a house guest for the past 10 days and have been out and about doing stuff.
However, here's something I'm working on. It's concept artwork for an event that is coming up next year. Totally followed some tutorials to get this look so it's also an experiment in technique as well. What do you think? I've not added text yet on this just yet. And here's some music to listen to while you view:
Well that was one great weekend. Today's cooler weather is a welcome start to the week too. I'm at Circular Quay Ferry Terminal (Sydney Cove, Sydney). http://bit.ly/8rcuCa I was out 4 days at 12 diff places and unlocked 4 badges in the past month! (via @foursquare) Would have loved to stay home today to see Mark off at the airport. @tom125 maybe you should ask for samlples and tell the winery you'll review it online. Wish this was released here in Oz this week. http://au.movies.yahoo.com/movie/22433/fantastic-mr-fox/ Managed to catch up and complete something today that I've pushed down on my to-do-list for a few months. #phew. Settling back into the bachelor pad. It seems quiet and empty suddenly. :( revisiting "Interview With The Vampire" tonight and remembering why it's far superior than the contemporary "Twilight" saga. @furrylilfucker I know exactly that feeling. Ugh! I need to read labels more carefully. Just ate a meal containing soy products. Soy=my enemy. *sigh* @evolkween The movie is on Foxtel tonight, but remembering the books. I really loved Queen of the Damned the most out of the books.
Best morning. Wake up, beach run then dive into the ocean. Feels good to be up and at 'em this morning. @OhCraphttp://pic.gd/783d8f mighty fine too! The smell of the sausage sizzle at the surf club is driving me insane. Soooooo good. At the deli for a tasty turkey bagel for breaky. Mmmmm. http://pic.gd/dfc0b0 Have had a few/many beers this arvo and decided to roast a chook for dinner. Recipe: for disaster. :)
@OhCrap wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong. Havin' breakfast (@ Rion Corso Cafe) http://bit.ly/4xD3WB Can anyone explain this sign?!? http://pic.gd/d74a12 @portek @babycakesjase So standing here doesn't increase my chances when I'm feeling lonely? Nice spot for lunch. A chook from Coles and some fresh bread. http://pic.gd/979b come and join me for a beer (@ The Steyne Hotel) http://bit.ly/4QEKlg View from the beer garden. http://pic.gd/973184 I'm at South Steyne Beach (South Steyne, Sydney). http://bit.ly/5KGYPP I'm at Ivanhoe Hotel (The Corso, Sydney). http://bit.ly/5g0JDQ Damn. Saw a pair of shorts I liked. Shorts. $90. $90! C'mon now. Who pays that for shorts. I'm up for Hooters for Sunday lunch tomorrow. Any one with me? Ok, I'm going to say it... I hate Timtams. There. Glad I got that off my chest. I reckon they should make hypercolour urinals. How cool would that be?! Meat meat love meat. http://pic.gd/0be51a @Riotcub no doubt there is somewhere more hip than "The Hoe" here in Manly that has one. So, arvo beers, a good pub meal, walk home along the beach to settle on the lounge and drift off at some poit watching telly. #aGoodSatToMe Aurora. Quick, flick it on now! It is the WORST/BEST car crash tv ever!
Dolphins escorting me to work across the harbour. Looks like a great day ahead. @babycakesjase one thing about the Blackberry, it takes poor quality images of moving objects so no pic. :( Think I might keep an eye out for a second hand surf board for this summer. @babycakesjase add to that a 60's Disney animation soundtrack and you've got one sickly sweet way to start a day. Can someone sponsor me for a trip to New York to see the Tim Burton exhibit @ MoMA? http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/313 Just about to listen to today's free talk in Rocks Discovery Museum. Artist Jane Bennett. Sydney artist Jane Bennett's talk was fascinating. An amazing artist and she paints soooooo quickly! http://pic.gd/20c7bd Sydney: you're so hot right now. the markets are hot today (@ The Rocks w/ 3 others) http://bit.ly/3ta6S5 I'm at Manly Wharf Hotel (Manly Wharf East Esplanade, Sydney) w/ 2 others. http://bit.ly/xDNQ0 Can't log in to @foursquare on th Blackberry. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr @tom125 it's a location based social media fun thing. It's slowly taking off, but I'm getting hooked already. May be short lived though. Out on the harbour. I f'ing LOVE this city! http://myloc.me/1BqAm Two geocaches found tonight on the way to beers. Sweet. Still can't log in to Foursquare! Grrrrrr I'm at The Oxford Hotel (134 Oxford St, Sydney). http://bit.ly/3YEPyd @OhCrap you're getting old buddy! :P Oh yeah! I rank 7th in Sydney on Foursquare this week. I'm totes good at this game. #ZZZzzzzAmIBoredYet? If it takes me longer to get to the toilet than the time I spend in the toilet, I really don't want to be at your venue.
Sitting having breaky outdoors at a cafe listening to Miike Snow. What a great way to kick off the day. http://pic.gd/9a790e @OhCraphttp://pic.gd/fd15a3 couldn't resist. Wish I didn't have mates spread out over 3 states. Makes organising a get-together rather pointless. Great thing about 'working from home days' is that I can go to the beach @ lunchtime. It's busy today too. Watching whale calf breaching just off shore. Rather awesome really. George Michael and Aretha Franklin "I knew you were waiting". Totally hate that song! Totally. Actually, "summer rain" by Belinda Carlisle is my least fave tune. @littlegonzales I saw that movie once, and have never been able to watch it again. Totally draining. I'm a lucky lad to have sisters like I do. They are totes tops. I think Honda Goldwing riders should just get a hatchback and be done with it. I think icecream is the food of gods. @Riotcub totes.
I've decided Wednesday is going to be an ok day. It will end well tonight with a place in Trivia. #iCreateMyOwnFuture :) That last tweet was total new age wank. Started researching mountaineering holiday for 2010 today. Have decided I want to be on holiday now! Congrats to the guys and gals who took part in the Bondi Flash mob. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao4DkbGbxl0 Since when did beige suits become acceptable menswear? And matching beige shoes?! WTF? Watching the lads kite surf. Wishing I was out there with them tonight.
@tom125 great capture last night! I picked the wrong morning to sit outside on the ferry. Big seas, slightly wet. *sigh* Looks like the Idol bump in is taking place in the Opera House Forecourt. Must be the final this week. My coffee is super delecious this morning. Super. My zip-lock bag for my trail mix is faulty. It's not zipping or locking. Oh cruel world!!! I would LOVE sweet and sour for lunch. What's going on? I'm in a top mood today and it's only Tuesday! In ye olde worlde barber, listening to the trots while waiting for a classic hair cut. $10 can't be beat. http://pic.gd/3c7135 Got to love a classic short back and sides. http://pic.gd/dfaabc Gave my love to a shooting star. But she moves so fast That I can't keep up. I'm chasing. #FaveLyrics Scrounging around my desk draw like a junkie for coins to get a coffee. Guy opposite me on the ferry is totally invading my personal space. Time to find a new seat. Hmmmmm. I wonder if The Wharf Bar in Manly is the only bar doing well in Sydney that doesn't have pokies.
"Spokesman Dr Jeanette Young said it was an unfortunate mistake that could have happened at any hospital."
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"Hundreds of people in Queensland face an anxious wait after a failure in sterilisation procedures at the trouble-prone Bundaberg Hospital earlier this month.
Queensland Health says 235 patients who were treated at the hospital's dental clinic last week may be at risk, because the instruments were previously used on 33 people and not cleaned properly.
Thirty-one of those 33 patients are now being tested for blood-borne viruses including HIV, hepatitis B and C."
- ABC news.
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"an unfortunate mistake that could have happened at any hospital."
How is failing to clean instruments "an unfortunate mistake" in ANY hospital?!
I cn barely put any weight on my rt foot. The throbbing pain is, well, painful. No idea wht ive done 2 it. Lovin' the free Berocca drink give-away at Circular Quay this morning. I think they should do this every monday. :) @ozdj Now that summer has rolled in I eat it every morn. Some days I love it, others I just can't stand it. But yes, it's very good for you. Wow, it's warm outside. @spphotoart Have you been taste testing?! Gym in a couple pf hours.. time for some caffeine. @spphotoart Hmmmm, I'm currently on a high protein diet. Maybe I should investigate. ;) Really enjoyed gym this evening. Starting to get the hang of things and seeing a real change. #lovingit
Another beautiful morning in paradise. Except for the sound of bagpipes playing... http://pic.gd/f91b44 Sitting having beers and my boat finally arrived. #Iwish! http://pic.gd/87b70b Aurora TV is just car crash TV. I love/hate it! I swear me and my mate are the only two people in Oz watching this.
This mornings iTunes purchases: Jaxx album and new Zoot Woman album. Zoot W's one of the best so far. The strong tangy smell of tomato sauce on a sausage roll next to me is both vile and wonderful all at once. Going to see Red Riders tonight. Anyone interested in joining me let me know. RT @therocks Tonight @ The Rocks - from 1730. Markets by Moonlight with shows by Liz Martin & Sui Zhen. http://tinyurl.com/yjlrwqa In the Rocks Discovery Museum for a talk by Aboriginal elder Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison. My work bench on the right. :) http://pic.gd/7bc413 Listen 2 our aboriginal elders any chance U can. Their understanding of the environment is astonishing. @disco3K Give your body 24hours... it's on Sat night. See you there then? :) And with that I say "helloooo weekend". http://pic.gd/5822a8 Ahhhhh, this is the life. http://pic.gd/ed16a1 Manly buzzing tonight again. http://pic.gd/89fa62
Brian has disappeared. Without a trace. This really confuses me because he is not a small fish. Probably just larger than 3 fingers. The tank is completely covered. He could not have jumped. The filter draws water through a sponge, so he could not have been sucked into the filter. His usual hiding cave is empty, so he's not hiding. This only leads me to one conclusion: Blanket has eaten him. Completely!
I'm stunned by this behavior. Well, not really, I guess I have to face the fact that Blanket is an anemone after all and he is covered in deadly stingers. But.he.ate.Brian!
*sigh*
My only issue is that I didn't witness it. It's all speculation.
is wonderful. And so was "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs".
"The Boy's" ie: Sandy and Number 2, have moved into Blanket.
the Polly Waffle is to be no more.
Brian has disappeared. Without a trace. This really confuses me because he is not a small fish. Probably just larger than 3 fingers. The tank is completely covered. He could not have jumped. The filter draws water through a sponge, so he could not have been sucked into the filter. His usual hiding cave is empty, so he's not hiding. This only leads me to one conclusion: Blanket has eaten him. Completely!
