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If I told you I was sorry about posting that Cyriak video…

…I’d be a big fat liar. Seriously forks, as this year comes to a not entirely regretted end, it’s time to pause and reflect on where we’re going with regards to little ‘Cippy’s dance card. Mushroom Garden Party moves to … Continue reading

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Better Hunting

Halaa! unto thee and thine, It may seem a little sad from some perspectives, but while others may be taking time away from the grid and enjoying Christmastide with their loved ones, I was instead enjoying a small hunt in … Continue reading

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Gifted But Twisted – I’m Gonna Kill Santa Claus (It’s a Punk Rock Christmas)

Gifted But Twisted – I’m Gonna Kill Santa Claus (It’s a Punk Rock Christmas) The perfect Christmas song, by Gifted But Twisted.

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Christmas Stuffing

Well, it’s the week before Christmas and all through Second Life, ‘Cip’s gonna be strangling the three wise guys, Yukon Cornelius, Santy Claws and the goddamn Bubba Jeebus. Here’s how: SUNDAY EVENING BREAKFAST SERIALS SLT: 18 Dec 2011 5:00pm-6:30pm NZT: 19 … Continue reading

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Santastic Christmas Mashups!

Santastic Christmas Mashups!

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The Five Most Wrong Brony Tumblrs In Existence

Normally I’m not a top-list writer, since my response to anything tends to be muted at best and critical at worst. However, I’ve been on a My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic jag recently, and as a result not only … Continue reading

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Random Crap I reblogged recently

So, we kick off in reverse order with a beautiful aniGIF, Norman Rockwell, and a refreshing take on women in chainmail. So, without further ado:

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Goddamn unmetered weekend

I was trying to launch my weekly Midnight Revel tonight, but I had to throw up my hands due to frequent dropouts. As far as I could tell, it wasn’t just me – it was everyone. It’s not just SL … Continue reading

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A Moral Argument for Hard Science Fiction

Madeleine Ashby has a piece on the Tor website entitled A Moral Argument for Hard Science Fiction. The main take-out quote: All too often in fiction, we choose to batter our science and technology in a thick coating of McGuffin and … Continue reading

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Had the first Midnight Revel in an age.

Had the first Midnight Revel in an age. I’ve always had the entry in my calendar, but this was the first time I actually went and acted on it. And people showed up, and complimented me on being novel in … Continue reading

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?

As I write this, I’m keeping an eye on the mini-map, where the only blip on the radar is me. I’m half an hour into a two-hour set and, after sending out the notices, absolutely nobody has turned up. Now, … Continue reading

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The most awesome rage comic ever?

I just got tweeted about this extraordinary rage comic by an 86-year old. Hope you’re not text-phobic.

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My employment advertisement dictionary

What companies think we think they mean is not the same as what we think they think we mean. Vibrant: Everyone is a mindlessly grinning idiot and will drive you insane to keep a smile on your face. Avoid. Dynamic/Exciting/Fast-paced/Multi-tasking: You will … Continue reading

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A couple of side orders: Slack and SL

I’m messing with a pair of impulse sites that seemed like a good idea at the time. Both are not safe for work. Second LOLs is a collection of what I consider tasteful and well-designed ‘memes’ off the Cheezburger Network … Continue reading

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In Praise of Crap Technology

Thomas Hayden has an interesting article entitled Ixnay on the iPod, where he sings the praises of cheap-and-cheerful off-brand tech, such as his music player: My portable audio technology needs are simple. A few hundred well-chosen—by me, dammit—songs and a … Continue reading

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Are we really living in the 21st Century?

Because I don’t think we are. Consider this. Most of our cultural systems are modified versions of millennia-old relics that were most likely invented to ensure survival in a desert while explaining where the jungles went. After all, they were … Continue reading

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The Endurance of the would-be Long-Distance Cyclist

I spent most of today on the bike, riding up to Te Horo and back via Waikanae, Pekapeka and the back roads. The weather report had me expecting to wind up burning to a crisp in violent sunshine, but it’s … Continue reading

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No Just No: The Film of the Advertisement

I saw this while checking which teams were playing tonight and when: 18:30Family Movie: Paddle Pop BeginsPaddle Pop Begins follows the journey that Paddle Pop Lion has taken to become the hero that he is today – A lion who … Continue reading

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Just look at these cute little snakes.

Just look at them. (via T@peworm Diet)  

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Average speed

Today I learned that I can cycle from the river end of Weggery Drive, Waikanae, to Peka Peka, in half an hour or so. That’s a distance of about 7.7km, so that’s roughly 15km/hour, in good weather, on reasonably flat … Continue reading

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