I was relatively uninterested in the entire healthcare debate until after a Ritalin bender I decided to cruise on over to the Huffington Post, a great place when you're up and bitter. This video was posted (along with some of the most absurd and ill-informed comments):
This seems to be in collusion with most user comments, with Franken grandstanding his "affront on the lying liars." Now, in all fairness of the debate:
How lovely is it that he accuses Thune of not reading the bill while admitting that he in fact was not even following the SD Senator's speech and grossly distorted many of the facts being made. Franken mentions how there will be a premium cap on health insurance as a day-one benefit. That's not a benefit; that's legislation. I guess you can't blame him for a lack of understanding what the poverty line is.
11.12.09
How to rip Music from Youtube, the Space Cakes method
I have finally opened up my rather limited iTunes folder (from a leftover product from when I used to have an iPod) by converting songs from the vast bootlegged wealth prevalent on Youtube!
First step:
Download Greasemonkey and then download the Youtube Video and Audio Downloader as a script. Also, you're going to want this free video-to-audio converter.
Second step:
Go to the Youtube music page of your choice and under the video screen there should be an option that states Download MP4 as shown:
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Click the button and it'll save do your Firefox Downloads folder (typically stored in My Documents) as video.mp4. Once that download's finished, right click and open containing folder. Name it something handy.
Third step:
Open the Free M4A to MP3 converter and find this file. Click convert in the upper-right corner and it will save that file as an mp3 in the same Downloads folder. Throw some id3 tags on it via iTunes and you're set!
:3
First step:
Download Greasemonkey and then download the Youtube Video and Audio Downloader as a script. Also, you're going to want this free video-to-audio converter.
Second step:
Go to the Youtube music page of your choice and under the video screen there should be an option that states Download MP4 as shown:
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Click the button and it'll save do your Firefox Downloads folder (typically stored in My Documents) as video.mp4. Once that download's finished, right click and open containing folder. Name it something handy.
Third step:
Open the Free M4A to MP3 converter and find this file. Click convert in the upper-right corner and it will save that file as an mp3 in the same Downloads folder. Throw some id3 tags on it via iTunes and you're set!
:3
21.11.09
Suck heat, Central America!
This rant is being propelled by a Yahoo! News article about how Central American nations are going to address the upcoming world climate convention about financial compensation for damages caused by "global warming."
First and foremost to those involved in this money grab, fuck you!
Second, there is no conclusive evidence that global warming does exist and certain recent leaked e-mails are casting doubt on this scientific shamefest.
Third, is Central America immune from weather phenomena? I don't see how you can attribute destructive weather to "climate change" when it's not possible to prove if these storms (or whatever they're complaining about) would have happened regardless of industrialization.
Fourth, if we are to assume that "global warming" is in fact happening, who should pay the most and how are you going to force countries that aren't involved in the climate talks to pay? I just don't understand how it will be possible to determine who owes what and that those nations guilted by their own scientists will end up paying for other nations' pollution. Do you really think India, China, and Brazil are going to shame up and pay up?
And finally, 105 billion dollars? Fuck you.
First and foremost to those involved in this money grab, fuck you!
Second, there is no conclusive evidence that global warming does exist and certain recent leaked e-mails are casting doubt on this scientific shamefest.
Third, is Central America immune from weather phenomena? I don't see how you can attribute destructive weather to "climate change" when it's not possible to prove if these storms (or whatever they're complaining about) would have happened regardless of industrialization.
Fourth, if we are to assume that "global warming" is in fact happening, who should pay the most and how are you going to force countries that aren't involved in the climate talks to pay? I just don't understand how it will be possible to determine who owes what and that those nations guilted by their own scientists will end up paying for other nations' pollution. Do you really think India, China, and Brazil are going to shame up and pay up?
And finally, 105 billion dollars? Fuck you.
18.11.09
14.11.09
Wave?
Is anybody out there using Wave at all? If so, friend me up at oceansofcake@googlewave.com and if you don't have it, let me know and I'll try to drop an invite! So far I cannot tell you anything about Wave because I just joined up and have zero friends on there. Sad, right?
5.11.09
Apple Quality?
Yesterday I committed an unspeakable tragedy: I (temporarily) bricked my computer. I'm in the computer lab right now, disparaged because my attempts to use the school's computers to burn an ISO failed (almost tried rainbow tables) and decided to log onto Facebook. Blah blah, so anyway I was asked to download Quicktime 7 to make the features I rarely use run supposedly better. I laughed when I saw their thanks page:
Fantastic Four, really? The movie with a 5.8/10 IMDB, a 26% Rotten Tomato, and (most important of all) a 40/100 on Metacritic? This led me to a few better ideas as to what to show:
Meet the Feebles
Akira
Moonraker
Fantastic Four, really? The movie with a 5.8/10 IMDB, a 26% Rotten Tomato, and (most important of all) a 40/100 on Metacritic? This led me to a few better ideas as to what to show:
Meet the Feebles
Akira
Moonraker
21.10.09
Advertisements Revisited
I came across this ad on Myspace today (after remembering that I had an account):
Now, where have I seen this before? OH YEAH!
Now, where have I seen this before? OH YEAH!
19.10.09
The Conquest of Facebook
Aha, I have finally achieved Facebook dominance! I have decided to become active in the groups communities. So far I have coauthored one group and conspired in the successful takeover of another. Did you know that if the original administrators of a group leave the game, administrator status is up for grabs? Billy took over a Facebook group dedicated to Twilight that I had joined earlier in hopes of finding a group dedicated to Deep 13, the Mad's basement. I encourage all to openly join! Here is the legitimate group, the Fan Girl Fan Club:
I hope this link works!
Now, the hijacked group, After reading Twilight I cried hysterically and went into deep depression.
... don't laugh! Also, do you like some of the new tracks I uploaded to my page? Let me know in the comments! Also, to my Mafia Wars friends, I have finally hit onek worth of energy! It feels soooo nice ^^.
Oh! I have also decided that I am going to make a name for myself on Youtube. Expect me to post numerous Youtube videos in the coming days (a collection of pop culture obscurities and personal favorites(check out my videos playlist in a few days time)).
I hope this link works!
Now, the hijacked group, After reading Twilight I cried hysterically and went into deep depression.
... don't laugh! Also, do you like some of the new tracks I uploaded to my page? Let me know in the comments! Also, to my Mafia Wars friends, I have finally hit onek worth of energy! It feels soooo nice ^^.
Oh! I have also decided that I am going to make a name for myself on Youtube. Expect me to post numerous Youtube videos in the coming days (a collection of pop culture obscurities and personal favorites(check out my videos playlist in a few days time)).
11.10.09
7.10.09
Catchiest Song on Earth Discovered!
This is based on no official poll. This was just stuck in my head for about three weeks. Now I can fortunately exorcise it from my skull! :3
4.10.09
WebReview: whatdoestheinternetthink?net
A friend of mine (who is currently in the room, meaning I cannot type this while speaking it in an open monologue) suggested this site called WhatDoesTheInternetThink. Naturally suspicious, I proceeded to test the site out. While there are some examples that make perfect sense (Hello Kitty: 100% positive), I decided to test some examples of accuracy to see if this is truly a powerful gauge of our conscious. Here's the breakdown, in no alphebetical order whatsoever:
Movies:
Gigli (63.9% positive)
Plan 9 from Outer Space (96.3% positive)
Road House (95.5% positive)
Manos: The Hands of Fate (76.7% positive)
The Room (100% positive (to note, this wasn't specific of the movie as this Twitter note demonstrates: "going over storage ideas for the laundry room. Hard to visiualize but I think we have some good ideas. Lowes rocks!"))
From Justin to Kelly (83.3% positive)
Leonard Part 6 (71.4% positive)
Glitter (54.6% positive) Getting better!
Soul Plane (63.2%) Ok, these are getting closer to the truth, so I'm off this subject now.
Music:
I don't know what the kids listen to these days? Lady gaga overwhelmingly positive? I believe it!
I'm also not touching those push-button issues, because those are just stupid. So there you have it! Granted, many issues are just with the search methods involved and they are not truly reflective of how everyone feels. For instance, there is NO way that FJTK could be so high.
Movies:
Gigli (63.9% positive)
Plan 9 from Outer Space (96.3% positive)
Road House (95.5% positive)
Manos: The Hands of Fate (76.7% positive)
The Room (100% positive (to note, this wasn't specific of the movie as this Twitter note demonstrates: "going over storage ideas for the laundry room. Hard to visiualize but I think we have some good ideas. Lowes rocks!"))
From Justin to Kelly (83.3% positive)
Leonard Part 6 (71.4% positive)
Glitter (54.6% positive) Getting better!
Soul Plane (63.2%) Ok, these are getting closer to the truth, so I'm off this subject now.
Music:
I don't know what the kids listen to these days? Lady gaga overwhelmingly positive? I believe it!
I'm also not touching those push-button issues, because those are just stupid. So there you have it! Granted, many issues are just with the search methods involved and they are not truly reflective of how everyone feels. For instance, there is NO way that FJTK could be so high.
Pop music conspiracy!
I cannot believe it took me this long to become aware of it. People, I present to you the greatest scandal to hit the pop airwaves! Exhibit A:
3.10.09
Unfocused and Out of Film
You know how some artists have that one point where they just become maddening and lose most sense with reality, wandering depraved? I feel like that and I am by no means an artist or near that point as of so far in life. Where do people justify their lives? Is everybody else not putting enough thought into the concept or is that just me? I feel that what we are all experiencing is depravity, a sense of despair which is made sustainable through the usage of debt and possession. It's not that I am immune from these things, but more trapped by my former desire of such things, like so many others. If I could, I would have never went to college, gotten those credit cards, went to college (again), overdrafted, and spent every penny I have on an institution that I care nothing about for a reward that means little to me.
Am I doing this wrong? College is always made to look like that place where people find themselves and enjoy scant freedom. I found myself, and it made me realize that I cannot stand college and I feel that it's almost robbing me of my personal life. It's a sad state: cannot stand college/unwilling to make an effort, but would be wasted in doing working-class material. Some in my predicament rise up and tap into personal talents, but I don't feel the drive to do even that. I procrastinate because I don't know how to handle. I ignore because awareness pays just as little to me. I dodge reality for a living. It's more challenging than the standard work week and leaves me just as unfulfilled.
Am I doing this wrong? College is always made to look like that place where people find themselves and enjoy scant freedom. I found myself, and it made me realize that I cannot stand college and I feel that it's almost robbing me of my personal life. It's a sad state: cannot stand college/unwilling to make an effort, but would be wasted in doing working-class material. Some in my predicament rise up and tap into personal talents, but I don't feel the drive to do even that. I procrastinate because I don't know how to handle. I ignore because awareness pays just as little to me. I dodge reality for a living. It's more challenging than the standard work week and leaves me just as unfulfilled.
27.9.09
The Problem with Trusting the Internet
Time to start this on the defensive. I am a massive MST3K fan, but am too cheap/poor to afford the ridiculous prices for those lackluster bundle packs being shipped out by Rhino. So to them I say, "up yours with your ridiculous prices and whatnots!" My other option, apart from watching them on Youtube, is just to torrent them. Using Pirate Bay trackers, I am currently downloading the complete collection (well, if the ktma eps are there in full). My stats?
Seeds: Peers: Down Speed:
3(12) 42(1037) 11.0kB/s
Way to go, Internet. *facepalm*
Edit: I should also mention that this file is 135 gigs in size and my ETA is three years. Thanks again, Internet.
UPDATE: 5(14) 46(1113) 150.2kB/s 2 weeks, 4 days
Seeds: Peers: Down Speed:
3(12) 42(1037) 11.0kB/s
Way to go, Internet. *facepalm*
Edit: I should also mention that this file is 135 gigs in size and my ETA is three years. Thanks again, Internet.
UPDATE: 5(14) 46(1113) 150.2kB/s 2 weeks, 4 days
25.9.09
I Underestimated Microsoft
That's right. I underestimated Microsoft. I torrented Fallout 3 (I swear I have a copy, nyuuuh XP) and need to install Games for Windows-Live in order to have the precious xlive.dll file. Games for Windows also creates an XBox Live account for you. I don't own a 360 and don't plan on owning one either(that controller's just too spaceoff for me), but if I want that file I still need to make one. Also, the desired handle spacecakes was not available, and Microsoft gave me the single greatest alternative ever: So without further adieu, I introduce: FascistStraw.
Saved!
it would appear that fate is going to be kind to me. I can still legally import cloves via the Internet (I assume customs won't fuck with my package). I will have to abandon my loverly Bali Hais, but there are always Blacks. They even have tea- and cappuccino-flavored Blacks in Indonesia! Also, I think I'm going to work toward selling my body for medical experimentation. I really don't want to get a job again. Would you really want to hear about how my day went then? BBOOORRRRIIINNNNGGGGG. I hope to have cash, cigs, and also I'm going to knock out my homework this weekend, starting later today. Now that I have a reason to live again :D I feel the need to succeed in order to keep myself flowing with cloves and expensive sauces. Also, I plan on moving out of the dorms, buying a big-ass TV, and returning to a life of comfort and stylish antics. Reboot!
PS: Listen to Dubstep
PS: Listen to Dubstep
23.9.09
Fading.....
I went in for my monthly psychiatrist visit and was given quite the treat today. It seems that every time I go in there they trial-and-error a new prescription on me, and the flavor of the month this time is Wellbutrin. My opinions? I have a stomachache, brain shocks, am more irritable than the elderly who don't have a mall to walk, and just feel absolutely miserable. I fucking hate this. I'm tired of being bumped from godawful antidepressants to what was probably the best one yet (Ritalin) back to antidepressants! I'm not begging for fun pills or anything, just something that bloody works. *sigh* I'm currently missing class because I just don't feel like I could bring myself to go. I just feel too strange. I hate this. I cannot go on like this any longer..... I just want something that works.
In Memory Of....
clove cigarettes. They were banned yesterday under FDA implementation. The killer? Our current President, Mr. Obama (you know, the smoker). He signed legislation allowing a government office to control production of a privately-owned company. They stated it was to discourage teen smoking, but even the FDA's own research stated that adolescent clove smokers account for only 2% for all cigarette smokers in that age group. So, without further adieu, I hereby say I miss you, Bali Hai, and that I hope you are still blowing smoke rings in Tobacco Heaven.
2005-2009
2005-2009
These are my new hours...
I have officially become a night person, which means that I have been playing an unhealthy number of video games again. Unfortunately, I cannot reinstall Battlefield 2142 (one of my favorite shooters x.x). As a coping mechanism, I am redownloading Anarchy Online just because I've been having the craving yet again to play an MMO, run around, and then uninstall it. That's why I don't play any of the paying ones. It's a free game if anyone would care to join me (Funcom ID:spacecakes). If so, I'll shower you with love and gifts for just giving me someone to play with instead of just myself. :3
20.9.09
The Dilemma
...screw it. The last blog is a lost thought and I have difficulty enough being linear and progressive. Anyway, my sincere dilemma: where are you supposed to meet singles in the fucking Midwest in a college town? The only thing my compatriot and I can think of is the bar/pub/nightclub. The pressing issues? It's poorly lit. You're drunk. She's drunk. You're in an unofficial competition with the other wankers who exist in such a predicament and it's difficult to pull of such a move without appearing forthcoming. I am completely unsure about the status of my current relationship and am completely unsure if I can ever truly let go. My mind is toying with the idea that it could in fact be over but I have no idea anymore. I'm straight slipping in every facet of my life. My days have deteriorated into staying up late, playing PS, and and watching reruns of Seinfeld and Guy Ritchie movies. Welcome to the bachelor life.
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