Silly idea |12:42 PM|
I plan to attach a stick to my head, and then hang from it a cupcake, just out of reach of my outstretched arms. The use would be to go to a healthclub, with a bunch of treadmills that are in use, with this stick cake on my head (though the cake itself would be covered in a paper bag). Once a spot opens, I would stretch, generally prepare to use the treadmill. Right as I got onto the treadmill, I'd remove the paper bag and with a squeal of glee I would begin "chasing" the cupcake while running in place. I could also be filmed running down the main drag while making excited and desperate sounds with arms outstretched, reaching for that cupcake that's always outside of my reach.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Java Justice Musings |1:15 PM|
The tool to take the fight to spammers and scammers would have to have a few features besides "Gobble up their bandwidth".
It would need to be able query a text file to check version, and current targets
-This text file would be encrypted, or at least signed using a PGP key.
-2 versions available, one for US/Canada download, one for other countries (due to goddamn encryption export rules)
Nice things:
User controllable throttle of bandwidth usage
A counter that shows number of gigs downloaded
Java based version so you can just click a link
Later Addons:
An smtp engine (oooh boy that's playing with fire)
A ranking system (in the same vein as "Progress Quest". Just a name, a listing of gigs, and a 20 letter comment. "Zepplin RULES!")
Edit: On second thought, maybe the PGP system isn't the best idea, but verification of the text file would be handy.
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Taking the fighting to the spammers...but first a nap. |8:39 AM|
As I continue to forget to do stuff, like linking to all the Furry Fuzz movies (From when I was busted by sexual deviants for crashing their party), I also forget to do useful life stuff, like grocery shopping. And ordering robotics kits.
The last month or so has seen me sick 5 days out of each 7, and last night was not an exception. Portal picked up some kind of damn influenza, and I wonder if I'm coming down with it yet. I know I was working through a couple infections last week, and last night felt the same as then. Either way I was asleep until 6am today and so I didn't get the new UT or get my girlfriend to the grocery store. Sorry Portal.
I also forgot to post a thread on SA about a scriptable Wget, so I can relaunch my own damn website. One thing I realized is that I'm going to have to tighten security of this site a great deal. Such as, changing the primary site password (which the old system said couldn't be done, but c'mon guys, that's idiotic) cleaning out old email boxes, and basically battening down the hatches. If the relaunch goes to plan, I'll probably be attracting a lot of the wrong kinds of attention.
I may also have to switch to movable type for my blog here, which would be a shame. You folks wouldn't notice a difference, but I like the spellcheck here, though I've been using it less. Maybe I could hire Sinclair to copy edit for me. I think he'd stab me right in the face.
Endure-A-Date |8:55 AM|
Since my last attempt at using personal ad sites as a source of comedy failed so miserably, I'm trying something a little different. Instead of posting an unusual looking ad, I'm posting an average looking, hopefully appealing one. Then, should I get a response, I will meet the woman in the local Barnes and Noble, (with someone, like Portal or Vorpal taping from a distance) and then proceed to act in as horrid a fashion as possible. Nothing way over the top, or anything that would get the cops called, just stuff that would hopefully cause the woman to leave immediately.
For example, belching in response to questions, taking my shoes and socks off and stretching out to relax, eating food with my hands, eating off of her plate, etc.
I've got a big list of brainstormed ideas, none of which are illegal, and all are somewhat believable as actions a horrid date would take.
"Oh man, is that dress/skirt/pair of pants from Christian Dior's 'make my ass look big' line?"
I intend to avoid being maced.
If the woman makes it through 45 minutes of this, I declare her the winner and give her a certificate.
As for the below entries that should have been updated, dang, I'm at work and don't have the proper links and info. Right now I owe you folks the photo scavenger hunt, the Furry Fuzz, and "The Scam" which is another personals ad prank that my friends Gizmo-Gun and Dante are running.
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