6.29.2005

Sometimes I just want to....

Well, the last of my "bitch" posts till I get back from vacation. For anyone that reads this on a semi regular basis, I will definatly be in touch with you when I get home... don't sweat that. I'm just a little slow on getting my skit in gear this week due to all the problems with... well, getting my shit in gear.

Anyway, on to the complaint... see, it's Apple again... Why oh why do they have to make such a delectable little MP3 player? I'm of course refering to my Ipod Photo. I was copying music to it tonight, and at the same time, catching up with all my reading, when I stumbled accross the anouncements from Apple that there was new Ipod Software (1.2) and Itunes (4.9). So, like any good nerd, I decided that updating the thing before I left would be a good idea, it would give me time to play with the new features (not many) and get to know the new software (now, not likely).

Well... with out warning or provication, it ERASED MY ENTIRE IPOD! See, I keep a lot of my music JUST on my Ipod, using either Itunes or the WinAmp plugin to manage the files (the winamp plugin btw rules!). But when I went to use Itunes to look at the new "ipodder" features, it ERASED EVERYTHING! (did I use caps enough yet?). Not just some of the stuff, but everything, every little biscit of info, every single electronic sausage, and even made me rename my poor Ipod, of which I decided a more suitable name for would finaly just be Rick's Ipod, no more Mr. funny guy for me. So now, here I am, 14 hrs away from leaving on my little road trip, and I have to recopy everything back to the Ipod, and ignore all the crap that resides on my computer. AND, re-rip several CD's worth of music that I was storing only on the Ipod (yes, I know, backup, but ya see... I tunes won't let you... shame that it is). This is getting to be the last straw... I've sent several letters to Apple about these exact type of things with the Mini. Now, the Zen's that both the boys have... their updates don't even touch the music... but Apple, well, god forbid that it just works right the first time... that would be a tragedy, right?

Anyway, off my soap box. I'm starting a new blog over the next couple weeks everyone, this space will be reserved for my personal and news reports, and the other one is more dedicated to my podcast and my rants. Look for it at http://lifesetonslow.blogspot.com . I'll be putting stuff there over the next few weeks and months, as my launch date for my show approaches.

Anyway, hope anyone else thinking about using the update to their ipod thinks twice, and backs up (oh wait, you cant!) anything that's irreplaceable on their Ipod.

Cao!

6.23.2005

Hey Mr. VJ

Hey Mr. VJ: "Your 80's Music Score"

Uuhooh...



This is just a little too scary... I got a 101.8 %, Not Cool, but perhaps Rad? Not sure just yet.

6.20.2005

BF2 gets it's first patron saint...

Ctrl+Alt+Del - Tragically l337: "Tim’s Guide to Battlefield 2"

Yeah! Go Tim! Ok, nuff of me kissing someone else named tim's ass. This guy has his shit down though. I'm SO SICK of kids playing BF2 and teamkilling / hogging spawns because their mommy didn't love them enough, so now they are the center of a very fucked up universe. I'm gonna be here when this server goes full time and live, look for me, and make sure you look hard, because the only things I'm good at are chopper gunner / sniper / engineer and Tanker... so be warned.

On another note, I'm going to be away during the full release of BF2, but I'm going to buy it while I'm home and make sure I get a look at it over and Dennis's house at some point (he's got his on reserve). How is this another note? I'm not sure, but I'll be figuring that out while I play tonight... TTFN

6.16.2005

Make Friends, live longer...

New Scientist Breaking News - Close friends make longer life more likely: Didn't think that having a few good friends was worth the while? Well, perhaps it's time to get out and make a few other than your spouse or significant other... I'm just trying to help.

6.15.2005

PostSecret

PostSecret: "PostSecret"

My secret is that this site made me cry, but feel less alone in the world.

6.09.2005

I'm Famous I'm Famous ! ! !

Woo Hoo... Oh my goodness... Tim Henson mentioned us!!!! Goodness, I'd like to first thank the academy for this honor. We're gonna make it big folks. I'd also like to thank Satan, for giving me something to strive for. I've been working so long dude just to keep you in my heart and lungs, but out of walmart. Finally, I'd like to thank my family for their lack of support, with you, I'd never have had low enough self esteem to listen to this show on a daily basis.

Wait...

Hummm, well, I guess we're still not famous, but at least we're going to get one or two more hits.

Anyway, I'll thank Tim personally when I drive back home to NY in the beginning of July and spend a day or two sitting in a tree outside his window, waiting for him to start undressing. That's right... your a dirty dirty podcaster...

So, now that you've found my little slice of stupid, I'll just say hello, howdy, and how is ya. Hope you are having a good afternoon. Please feel free to post comments on any of the "articles" here (yeah, like I have any journalistic ability) but at least you can tell me how stupid it is to see some of the 2am ramblings of an unemployed net admin.

Now, I'd like to suggest a new podcast (and if you steal my ideas, I'll be sitting in a tree outside YOUR window, but with a high powered potato gun instead) that will revolutionize the idea of playing jokes on other podcasters, aside from calling their assorted voice mail lines. How about a sort of "pod-punked" idea? Calling Dawn and Drew and making them nervous about needing acting licenses for letting their pets appear on their show? What about calling Say Yum and insisting that they must first ship a sample of their menu items to a certain area to verify the validity of their recipe's before they are allowed to podcast it? There are just so many ideas here that it's almost criminal.... What about making the twisted pickle guys nervous because they "employ" too many actors for their show, that they must support union actors? The ideas just keep coming... I'm also starting work on this, so if your reading this, let's just keep it between us in case I'm able to make it work out, k? (shhhhh, it's a secret between friends)

Well, that's enough for me today, this post is going way off the rails, and I need to get back to work. Hope you guys have a great life, and come back soon, the "life set on slow" podcast is still currently in production, waiting on the three final components, a mic, mixer and bandwidth. If you have any suggestions how a jobless nerd can acquire these things, mail em to me at rickwoods@gmail.com, and have a great day.

Ta

6.08.2005

The Distorted View Show, Internet Love Fest.

The Distorted View Show - Uncensored news of the weird everyday! It's audio pornography: The Distorted View Show! Not suitable for those under 18 years of age.: "Distorted View Daily"

Hey kids, added a link down on the right hand side to this FABULOUS, MAGNIFICANT, WORLDLY, BRILLIANT and otherwise amazing podcast. Ok, nuff of me sucking on Tim Hensons pee pee, just visit, subscribe and listen, it will make you feel like a man, and if you are a woman, it will make you feel like making lunch for a man.

Warning, Not for the Faint of Heart. Visit, and Spread the Distortion.

Ta

6.07.2005

Snap judgments

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Technology -- Snap judgments: "Digital photos can look great, but some labs won't print those that appear too professional"

All I want to do is like Walmart, but they keep making it harder and harder. These poor people, they have a little talent, and walmart is working to squelch it, just like they have been accused of doing with mom and pop stores over the last few years. You would think that they would just print the photo's and let it go at that, and then if there is a copyright issue, the person submitting the photo would be responsible for any legal issues. But, here is a big store that again thinks it needs to police the world.

I do like Walmart, or at least used to, they have the best prices, and with the one here in Rapid City, they make it possible for a family to actualy eat on a single income. Shoping anywhere else, I find that I can't afford half of the things that I can purchase at walmart. So, when will they stop selling medicines because they are affraid that someone will take advil that doesn't have a headache? Isn't that almost the next logical step?

On another note, I've kinda given up on the dawn and drew show, or at least their message board for now. Not because of the people, who rock, but because they finaly let slip exactly what I've been saying for months now. That comercilization will ruin podcasting. See, DnD have admited that they are about to get new recording equiptment, presumibly from Podshow. How is this fair to the rest of the podcasters? Doesn't this seem like it's going to totally upset the playing field? I signed up for podshow, but I'm not getting a package to start my podcast with from Adam Curry.... Well, I guess it's just another I told You So that I can't do anything with but feel smug...

**Smug**

K, enough of that, this all comes around to show that heavy comercilization isn't the way to go anymore. It's time to just make things up as we go along people, and stop bowing to the pressure of big business, wether it be Syrius, Walmart, or any other big business that says it advocates the little guy, but rewards the big guy.

6.02.2005

VG Cats - Updated Mondays

VG Cats

Pacman gives a namco executive a blowjob while dressed as a transvestite hooker (gotta go back a few strips, #142), can it get any funnier?

$5 Cars and Dentists with Attitude

The Dawn and Drew Show! bulletin board :: View topic - $5 Cars and Dentists with Attitude

A quick post I put up at Dawn and Drew's Forum, but worth a look. Plus, more DnD listeners = more DnD fun!