Giving the world a hand since February 3rd, 2002. "If you're gonna dine with them cannibals, sooner or later, darling, you're gonna get eaten."




Comments by YACCS

 
WELL, DUH!

'The Joy of Sex': 30 Years Later, Sex Is Still Very Popular

Gee, y'think? I hear it's still the #1 way to procreate.

The NYTimes needs to be looking for someone to proofread their headlines for common sense. I wonder what the benefits would be like? Do you get dental & vision?
so wrote Leper around about 2:41 PM

 
B.F.E. CENTRAL

An Australian power company is currently plannng to build the tallest free-standing structure smack in the middle of the Australian Outback.

Actually, it's a 200MW solar collector that will hopefully power 200,000 homes a year. The 1,000m (3,280 ft) tower will cost an estimated $1 billion dollars.

I'd hate to be the window cleaner on that thing. You'd only be able to work at night. Or on cloudy days.
so wrote Leper around about 2:30 PM

 
THE NEW ROSS PEROT (WITHOUT ALL THE MONEY)?

Sharpton to Explore Presidential Bid

"I'm qualified, probably more qualified than any other person who is expected to be on the Democratic ticket for 2004, because I actually have a following and I speak for the people," said Sharpton, who has never held public office.

Maybe Sharpton running will make the debates actually enjoyable to watch.

Folks, you can't make this stuff up.
so wrote Leper around about 2:03 PM

 
MY STRENGTHS ARE...

Took the VIA Signature Strength Quiz that I found via Divinest Sense,which is supposed to tell you your personality strengths. Apparently, my strengths are:

1. Creativity, ingenuity, and originality - Thinking of new ways to do things is a crucial part of who you are. You are never content with doing something the conventional way if a better way is possible.
2. Humor and playfulness - You like to laugh and tease. Bringing smiles to other people is important to you. You try to see the light side of all situations.
3. Fairness, equity, and justice - Treating all people fairly is one of your abiding principles. You do not let your personal feelings bias your decisions about other people. You give everyone a chance.
4. Love of learning - You love learning new things, whether in a class or on your own. You have always loved school, reading, and museums-anywhere and everywhere there is an opportunity to learn.
5. Citizenship, teamwork, and loyalty - You excel as a member of a group. You are a loyal and dedicated teammate, you always do your share, and you work hard for the success of your group.

Interesting, but most of that I could've already told y'all. Makes me wonder what my faults are (beyond the obvious ones, that is).



so wrote Leper around about 9:45 PM

 
NOWHERE BUT UP

Well, this officially makes it five out of the last seven New Year's that I've been sick as a dog. Maybe it's a good thing that I didn't have any plans, as I wouldn't have been able to go anyway. Maybe.

The past twelve months were some of the most painful in my life. 2002 was, as they say in the world of sports, a "rebuilding year". 2003 can't get much worse without me losing a limb or major organ, so I've got nowhere to go but up!

Happy New Year, everyone.
so wrote Leper around about 12:07 AM

 
AND THE BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR AWARD GOES TO...SMEAGOL?

I finally got that nasty flu that is making the rounds. I left work today after only 45 minutes, and only avoided vomiting by sheer force of will. I'm now wide awake after sleeping the last 13 hours. Ugh. I still feel like crap.

So, I've seen "The Two Towers" twice in the past week. I truly think that the best acting in the whole movie came from Gollum. Watching the emotions play out across his computer-generated face was simply amazing. Add to that the internal battles between Gollum & Smeagol, and you've got a sight to behold.

This says to me it won't be long before the Academy adds an award for the best computer-generated actor/supporting actor. Look at the many CGI actors that have appeared in the past 2-3 years: Jar-Jar, the entire cast of that "Final Fantasy" movie, Gollum/Smeagol, amongst others. How long before we see an Academy Award performance from CGI?

In other news, Christmas was very low-key. Got several DVDs, including "Minority Report", "Reservoir Dogs: Special Edition", and the "Babylon 5 Season One" DVD set. Lots of junk food, too. It's all sitting here, mocking me as my stomach churns at even the thought of consuming it right now.

Urp.
so wrote Leper around about 1:32 AM