Chuck4's Journal

yearly update
So my earlier theory about how I'm unlikely to post on LJ when my life is going well seems true.

I still feel obligated to give a brief update; it's been a while.

I got laid off from Tomo. I spent two days unemployed, sat on the couch, ate bonbons, played video games, did some consulting and now work at Networked Insights. We're responsible for http://www.bacontalk.com/ (among other things).

That's about all. Happy Halloween!

Introducing Dr. Mrs. The Chuck

I'll be dropping back onto the face of the earth sometime after Thursday - sorry I've not been keeping up with things, but between this and my math final things are a bit hectic.

Huxley vs Orwell
This cartoon reminded me that we really are living in Huxley's distopia, not Orwell's, and it could be a whole lot worse. I nearly wrote my senior theses on that back in '93, but it morphed into an essay on MUDs and how many futures would be eaten by World of Warcraft.

But it's a pretty good cartoon.

Madison parking
Because if there's one problem Madison has, it's too much parking.

http://www.madison.com/tct/mad/latest/450949

incomprehensibly vile
This fish tank is CLEAN!

Merry Star Wars Day
May the fourth be with you.

Things I want but probably shouldn't have; Volume One
This:

Yes, that's right, it's a MIDI controlled tesla coil generating sonic feedback, and a guy in a faraday suit playing the lightning bolt.

SXSW 6 word reviews
I like these alot. Writing six word reviews for a thousand songs sounds like some work.

I'm going to keep updating this with songs I've liked from the list.

Things I'll listen to again so far:

Al Kapone - The Music

HOPE Lawsuits
Remember this image?

The creator is now on the hook for billions of dollars in copyright violation fines.

http://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/case/fairey-v-associated-press

Hope indeed.

screw you, Obama
Screw you and your little RIAA lapdog Biden, too, for deciding that $150,000 is a reasonable amount to be sued for for sharing a single $1 song, and for hiring the RIAA to run the DoJ.

http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2009/03/obama-sides-wit.html

weekend update
Cleaned the house, did some laundry, sorted some files, played some video games, got engaged, had lunch with Chuck&Kathleen, killed the end boss in Curse of the Crimson Throne, watched Labyrinth. Oh, and ate icecream & lentils. Not together.

All in all, a pretty good weekend :)

Bonus Word of the Week #1: flabbergasted
Introducing a new feature on ChuckJournal; the Bonus Word of the Week! Not a new word that you haven't heard, no. This feature grants you ChuckPoints[1] for conversationally using an underused, neglected or otherwise unappreciated word that deserves more play than it gets. Just place a note in the conveniently provided space below illustrating your conversational use of the word and your ChuckPoints[1] will be awarded!

This week's Bonus Word of the Week is: flabbergasted.

vote tomorrow! (or don't)
https://vpa.wi.gov/

I...honestly don't care enough about any of those positions to vote.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction? Circuit court judge? Eh, whatever.

Feel free to convince me otherwise. ;-)

epoch win!
http://coolepochcountdown.com/

1234567890 is at 5:31:30 tonight!

couches?
Where's a good place in Madison to buy furniture? Is online a viable option these days?

cats
Anyone want the best cats ever? They need a new home.

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