On the Eve of Direction

Hosting Change

August 26th, 2009 | Filed Under: Life, Technology

The site disappeared the past few days, this is due to moving everything over to a newer, shinier, hopefully better toaster. Actually the site hasn’t been down at all, but the information I was constantly given the wrong information to point the domain name to the new host.

Now that that’s out of the way, I plan to start working on tweaking a few things and adding some new content/features.

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Quite the Non-Dihydroxyphenylalanine

October 14th, 2006 | Filed Under: Life, Technology

Just when I thought all the computer issues were done and over with, they come back and strike 3 times as hard. This time, my personal tower down because of a power supply failure. But, there was a bonus. I’ve been fighting with the content management systems on the site, just to make them display information correctly. At one point, during a move to a new server, we almost lost a lot of data.

Well I continue to try and clear that stuff up, you can take a gander at these new photos. They’re just a small glimpse at what will be coming to Northern NY cable television this November.

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Good News

July 22nd, 2006 | Filed Under: Life, Technology

So, I’ve finally come bearing good news. My main computer and two others are now working again. This means that there should be some more regular posting again. Expect the humor to be vast.

To get my computer working again required buying a number of new parts and gut the system completely. Although the exterior case is the same, the interior is mostly new. There is a new motherboard (DFI LAN Party nF4 Ultra), processor (Athlon 64 3800+ Venice), video card (XFX Geforce 7950GX2), power supply (600W), and fans (Thermaltake). As one may guess, the system is running much better now, but I am beginning to think it’s just about time to reinstall the OS.

Even more good news! I’ve gone through and uploaded photos of our group from Roaring 20′s Weekend in Alexandria Bay. Have some summer time fun by going to the Gallery link above.

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Laser Time

February 20th, 2006 | Filed Under: Humor, Technology

Do you…

Care more than others think is wise?
Risk more than others think is safe?
Dream more than others think is possible?
Focus more than others think is reasonable?

Well then, it looks like you and I are on a one-way trip to the most intense, most action packed, most riskiest…ested place on Earth. I’ll see you at motha fuckin’ Lasertron!

What Does Laser Tag Have to Offer Me?

I think the question is more along the lines of “What does Laser Tag not have to offer me?” Much like achieving ones inner chi, Laser Tag helps one realize harmony between mind and spirit, inner wisdom, unseen healing powers, and ease of bowel congestion. Laser Tag is also the Eighth Wonder of the World!

If you’ve ever wrestled with an Alaskan Brown Bear, I commend you. If you have not, you should know the following: It’s scientifically proven that Laser Tag is just as adrenaline pumping and even more dangerous than said wrestling match. Bears are large and somewhat harmful; Laser Tag is ginormous, fun, and life changing!

Why risk your life when you could stay home and simply watch laser tag on ESPN6? The answer to that is easy. If you don’t play, you can’t win. You could win, you could win, you could win–hear me? You could win big.

Lasertron plays host to the World Championships. Can you steal the $400 grand prize away from Zack Barry, the 2005 Solo Champion? Can you go toe to toe with the power of Team OverPower? You can’t win–not if you don’t play.

The Rules of the Game

Your Laser Tag vest has 4 sensors. The laser gun is outfitted with an additional two sensors. There are buttons on both the left and right side of the laser. Holding both of these buttons down enables rapid fire mode.

Now, suit up and meet me in the rectangular circle. That is, unless you:

  • Have Asthma
  • Heart Problems
  • Back Problems
  • Seizures
  • A History Of Joint Dislocation
  • May Be Pregnant
  • Have Another Pre-Existing Condition.

Soon it will be just you and me! Fight or flee! Hunt or be hunted! Just remember the following:

  • Walk At All Times
  • Do Not Climb
  • Do Not Lie Down
  • Remain Five Feet From Other Players At All Times
  • Do Not Chew Gum
  • No Vulgar Language
  • Obey Your Referee

ADRENALINE!

Things to Remember

Laser Tag Diploma

Laser Tag's degree from Harvard, where it graduated summa cum laude.

Are you psyched yet? I am!

Don’t stare directly into Lasertron’s eye! Looking into the Eye of the Lasertron allows it to see into your soul. It will find your greatest physical and mental weaknesses. The Lasertron will then proceed to steal your wallet.

Laser Tag is America. Who’s that letting terrorists and communists through the border? Not Laser Tag. Laser Tag is grass roots and speaks above bipartisan rhetoric. Laser Tag served three consecutive tours in the Vietnam War and nine in the War on Terror. Incredible!

Laser Tag has brains. Smarts beyond what you or I could muster. Laser Tag has two degrees from MIT and a PhD from Harvard. In each instance Laser Tag graduated, it did so at the top of its class. Laser Tag cured the common cold!

Laser Tag hates tacos. Although you may find the soft starchy shell of a Ranchero Chicken mouth-wateringly irresistible, Lasertron most certainly does not. Tacos are not American and, as we all now know, Laser Tag is America!

The Lasertron was once like you. Historians believe that Lasertron was once a carpenter. We sometimes forget that Laser Tag has such meek roots. When you’re done with your Laser Tag session and it comes time to select the Holy Grail, look past superficiality. Look for the cup of a carpenter.

What’s the Game Plan?

We are going to get Brett to drive us 166 miles to the LASERTRON Interactive Entertainment Center just outside Buffalo, New York! LASER TIME! Laser! Lasertron Laser Laser! Risk! Dream Laser! Brokeback Mountain! Laser… laser.

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The Wonderful Wizard

January 6th, 2006 | Filed Under: Humor, Technology

Tonight Brett and I had some fun playing with Lexxe; a new search engine. It seems like a small scale operation and runs rather slowly.

A main concept to this tool is that it will answer questions you type in, preferably based in fact. Lets see how it did with the questions we threw at it.

Q: How many feet are there between earth and the moon?
A: figure the amount of feet between earth and the moon and you have the kind of statistic that gives statistics a bad name

Fair enough

Q: How much do eye lasers cost?
A: $40000

Remember that around next Christmas folks. *hint – hint*

Q: how much do hookers cost?
A: $1000

Considerably less.

Q: How do I kill Bush?
A: Shooting Him on the Street or Blowing Him Up with a Car Bomb

Ah, the first accurate answer of the night.

Q: How did this all come about?
A: Divine Revelation As They Maintain

Seems this search engine believes in Intelligent Design. Flying Spaghetti Monster anyone?

Q: What is the URL for Baskin Robbins?
A: Free Ice Cream

Sounds good to me.

Q: What is the website for Baskin Robbins?
A: baskin robbins ice cream flavors cakes milk shakes sorbets sherbets and frozen beverages are available from 4,

I feel disillusioned.

Q: When will I die?
A: 1/13/02 10:52am
(Other answers included “01-03-2003 2:54″ and “Tuesday Maybe.”)

That’s a bit foreboding …and approximate.

Q: Who will I wed?
A: Heather Mills in Ireland

Q: Why not Heather Mills in the USA?
A: Sir Paul Mccartney

Yes, he always has had plans to throw a wrench between the two of us.

Q: What can you tell me about Heather Mills in Ireland?
A: heather mills heather mills http://www

Well, we drove it into convolutions. Care to see if you can do the same? Feel free to post your results in the comments below.

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Smithy Can Ran Home

May 13th, 2005 | Filed Under: Games, Life, Technology

Yesterday marks the third time I have almost been wooed into the tantalizing PSP’s grasp. I very much want something to toy with on my way to Texas. If you are unaware of this device, I suggest you pay this place a visit.

This device is the equivalent of a demon temptress, a siren, or succubus. I very much want it for what it can do with multimedia and the Internet, but all my best judgment fears it. “You are a fool!” Mr. Judgment bellows.

This device may have dead pixels, or sticky buttons! Buttons so sticky, the only logical answer is that the PSP handles itself in an oh-so-naughty way when a person sways from its grasp — for even a second.

My thought on the matter is that I will continue to save up for a laptop. Then, FFXI wherever I go — YEAH!

What’s that you say, I never said anything about Texas before? Well — I’m going to Bush country for a week. You can imagine how ecstatic this makes me. Let’s not talk about it any more.

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Annual Chords

May 9th, 2005 | Filed Under: Humor, Life, Technology

From the very bottom of my heart, I have revulsion for ntdll.dll. If I loose access to another one of my directories, full of important files, I will seek this creature out with the sole purpose of placing it’s inners on the — cold — surface of a poker table.

“Satan, I raise your 50, and see you pure loathing,” I will say.

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