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March 31, 2005

Inner Monster

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Godzilla. Fear Rating: 6/6


Who's Your Inner Monster?
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Interesting

Not what I would have thought, but...

You scored as Hedonism. Your life is guided by the principles of Hedonism: You believe that pleasure is a great, or the greatest, good; and you try to enjoy life’s pleasures as much as you can.



“Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die!”



More info at Arocoun's Wikipedia User Page...

Hedonism

85%

Existentialism

80%

Utilitarianism

75%

Justice (Fairness)

70%

Kantianism

55%

Apathy

35%

Divine Command

20%

Strong Egoism

15%

Nihilism

0%

What philosophy do you follow? (v1.03)
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Thank God It's Over

Terry Schiavo has passed on. My prayers to her husband and family. Now maybe they all can get on with their lives.

March 30, 2005

Recovery

The teeth are out. Will this be the last dental-reated entry? Who knows! Probably not!

-- Phil

March 28, 2005

Here I go!

I'll let you know in a couple days how it went. See ya!

March 24, 2005

William Shatner

Fametracker's Fame Audits are always cool, but this is the coolest of the lot: William Shatner.

The biggest thing I can say about Shatner is that he has succesfully eliminated the Captain Kirk stereotype in my mind. For now and ever he is "Denny Crane".

Tru Calling

Huh. I thought Tru Calling was gone forever. I guess not.

March 23, 2005

Hmm.

I'm both pleased and disappointed that I haven't been bombarded by hate mail over my stance on the Terry Schiavo case.

I figure either all my readers agree with me, or no one is really reading this anyway. Heh.

March 22, 2005

The Right to Die

Going out on a limb here, and opening myself up to serious hate mail, as I speak out on the horror I feel at the whole Terri Schiavo fiasco.

Next week: More about my teeth!

Which Incredibles Character Are You?

Mr. Incredible
Which Incredibles Character Are You?

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Deuce Bigalow

Because the original was so good, they made a sequel.

I'm shaking my head in dismay.

Ugh

You know, I can almost understand people's desires to have their dead pets stuffed so they can stick them on the mantle for ever. Almost.

But when my Samantha or Emma pass away, BY NO MEANS will I turn them into a THROW PILLOW.

March 21, 2005

Huh

As a counter-point to Lisa's...

Somewhat Debacherous
You are 46% pure



My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender:
You scored higher than 37% on purity
Link: The 100 Point Sexual Purity Test written by ocicat on Ok Cupid

Ugh

Bad night last night. Lisa was up late expunging the letter to her father from her mind that was keeping her from sleeping, and I woke up at 5 after sleeping on the wrong side with the tooth screaming bloody murder.

Very sleepy today. Fragile. Do not poke.

March 18, 2005

Tigey's dead

Tigerlily, the real-life inspiration behind webcomic "The Mows" main character Tigey died today.

I'm very sad.

Coffee

The little kitchen area beside my desk has one of those coffee devices that those little restaurants and convenience stores use for coffee. The one where there is a base unit that drips coffee into a large dispenser which can then be carted away and a new one carafe stuck in.

Boy, that explanation sucked. Here, click on the picture to see it better.

Anyway, I asked around. We only have one carafe for it, and no one knows if it has EVER been cleaned. And it's not like one of those glass pots where everyone can see how filthy it is and someone eventually breaks down and sticks it in the dishwasher.

This is one of the reasons I've switched to tea at work.

March 17, 2005

Sigh

March 28. That's when they come out.

I guess I can survive that long.

Wonder Woman

Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Joss Whedon has been signed to write and produce the Wonder Woman movie.

Cool.

What Type Am I

You Have A Type B+ Personality
B+


You're a pro at going with the flow
You love to kick back and take in everything life has to offer
A total joy to be around, people crave your stability.

While you're totally laid back, you can have bouts of hyperactivity.
Get into a project you love, and you won't stop until it's done
You're passionate - just selective about your passions

March 16, 2005

Pain

Part umpteen in the continuing saga of my teeth. At least there's an end in sight now.

Enjoy!

-- Phil

Spamusement

Spamusement.com takes subject lines from Spam emails and creates crude, but funny cartoons around them. Most are pretty damn funny, but this one damn near made me choke.

Chocolate Deities

Let's all say it together: Mmm... sacriligeous...

March 15, 2005

My Boss

My boss is the best boss in the world.

I went to her today, saying that the pain was just too much, that I am in near-constant agony. It's affecting my work -- when you have to re-type nearly every word for spelling errors, you know it's affecting you. It's affecting my social life -- my friends have been noticing that I've been distant and irritable and stressed and I've been missing out on games and fun nights. Pain killers are only barely working.

So, I ask, is there anything that can be done?

One hour later, she comes back to me. The company will start my health coverage early. As of tomorrow. The nice HR lady will contact our rep at the company to fast-track the approval of the procedure and the re-payment. All fixed.

I love my boss.

So I have an appointment for Thursday for a consultation, and while they can't say when I'll get in for the procedure until they have a look, their receptionist did say, "We will not leave you in pain."

Woot!

Me Wantee

Dungeons and Dragons for Dummies. Not because I need it, but because it's funny.

Thanks to Jason for seeing this.

March 14, 2005

What D&D Character?

I Am A: Neutral Good Human Bard Mage


Alignment:
Neutral Good characters believe in the power of good above all else. They will work to make the world a better place, and will do whatever is necessary to bring that about, whether it goes for or against whatever is considered 'normal'.


Race:
Humans are the 'average' race. They have the shortest life spans, and because of this, they tend to avoid the racial prejudices that other races are known for. They are also very curious and tend to live 'for the moment'.


Primary Class:
Bards are the entertainers. They sing, dance, and play instruments to make other people happy, and, frequently, make money. They also tend to dabble in magic a bit.


Secondary Class:
Mages harness the magical energies for their own use. Spells, spell books, and long hours in the library are their loves. While often not physically strong, their mental talents can make up for this.


Deity:
Oghma is the Neutral Good god of knowledge and invention. He is also known as the Binder of What is Known, and is the Patron of Bards. His followers believe that knowledge reigns supreme, and is the basis for everything else that is done. They wear white shirts and pants, with a black and gold braided vest, and a small, box-like hat. All priests of Oghma are known as Loremasters. Oghma's symbol is a scroll.


Find out What D&D Character Are You?, courtesy ofNeppyMan (e-mail)

Revenge of the Sith

No matter how disappointed I am in the previous movie, I keep getting all giddy when a new trailer is released.

It looks so good...

Trek test

Captain Jean-Luc Picard

Always in control, you are a great leader, deligator, and diplomat. These qualities attract people to you, and this sometimes annoys you.

Aloof, introspective, and philosophical; you enjoy quiet time in solitude.

Take the Star Trek Quiz

Elements

Fe... Iron

You scored 30 Mass, 41 Electronegativity, 77 Metal, and 0 Radioactivity!

I don't really need to describe you do I? You're the backbone of any well put together group... communally minded, out going and social, but you don't demand to be the center of attention. Without groups of people like you, human society would crumble. I mean that... don't change. With respect to realtionships, I don't know what to tell ya. I guess I'd recommend a first row transition metal... or if you don't mind being submissive then go for an oxygen... everyone else will wonder how you ended up with one of those drama queens, but you'll probably secretly love it and he/she will bring out colors of you that you didn't know existed.

Link: The Which Chemical Element Am I Test written by effataigus on Ok Cupid

Dice

Ultimate Gamer!!

GM says drop 2d10, aanndd... you roll 77% !

What, are you a first generation gamer? Did you own the brown box?! Whatever you do in your spare time, gaming seems to be your job. Either you looked up the answers or you're the best of the best, the type that makes other gamers strive to know more. Just don't let the knowledge overwhelm the newbies, it tends to push them from the hobby. We all bow before you. You are the living nat 20, congradulations. I'm going to flee the scene now ;)

Link: The Real Gamers use Dice Test written by luminasita on Ok Cupid

March 13, 2005

Picture Meme

I like this one...

THE RULES: Go to images.google.com, type in your answers, and post the first postable image result for each.

Place you grew up:
calgary-canada.jpg

Place you live now:
calgary-canada.jpg

Your name:
Phil_Bacon.jpg
(For the record... that's not me)

Your Grandmother's Name:
WRIGHT_Betty_BENEDICT_1933-1958.jpg

Favourite Food:
bigmacmeal.jpg

Favourite Drink:
lc2.jpg

Favourite Smell:
adj_frg_vanilla_delight.jpg

Favourite Shoes:
monster_slippers.jpg

March 11, 2005

yeah, right

I really think there's technology available to blot out billboards as you look around.

50 worst songs

Blatantly stolen from Catalytic:

This is a list of the 50 Worst Songs of All Time, as put together by the hip magazine Blender. Your task, if you choose to accept it, is to bold the items that you actually like. This might be more embarrassing than you think. Remember, no one is reading this. Well, no one of importance...

Gina's addition: italicize the songs you *really* loathe.

1. We Built This City - Starship
2. Achy Breaky Heart - Billy Ray Cyrus
3. Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Wang Chung
4. Rollin' - Limp Bizkit
5. Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice
6. The Heart of Rock & Roll - Huey Lewis and the News
7. Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
8. Party All the Time - Eddie Murphy
9. American Life - Madonna
10. Ebony and Ivory - Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder
11. Invisible - Clay Aiken
12. Kokomo - The Beach Boys
13. Illegal Alien - Genesis

14. From a Distance - Bette Midler
15. I'll Be There for You - The Rembrandts
16. What's Up? - 4 Non Blondes
17. Pumps and a Bump - Hammer
18. You're the Inspiration - Chicago
19. Broken Wings - Mr. Mister
20. Dancing on the Ceiling - Lionel Richie
21. Two Princes - Spin Doctors
22. Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American) - Toby Keith
23. Sunglasses at Night - Corey Hart
24. Superman - Five for Fighting

25. I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy featuring Faith Evans and 112
26. The End - The Doors
27. The Final Countdown - Europe
28. Your Body Is a Wonderland - John Mayer
29. Breakfast at Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
30. Greatest Love of All - Whitney Houston
31. Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm - Crash Test Dummies
32. Will 2K - Will Smith
33. Barbie Girl - Aqua
34. Longer - Dan Fogelberg
35. Shiny Happy People - R.E.M.
36. Make Em Say Uhh! - Master P featuring Silkk, Fiend, Mia-X and Mystikal
37. Rico Suave - Gerardo
38. Cotton Eyed Joe - Rednex
39. She Bangs - Ricky Martin
40. I Wanna Sex You Up - Color Me Badd
41. We Didn't Start the Fire - Billy Joel
42. The Sound of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel
43. Follow Me - Uncle Kracker

44. I'll Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) - Meat Loaf
45. Mesmerize - Ja Rule featuring Ashanti
46. Hangin' Tough - New Kids on the Block
47. The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You - Bryan Adams
48. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da - The Beatles
49. I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred
50. My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion

March 10, 2005

Cool

Of all three Hitchhiker's trailers I've seen, I think I like the third one the best. Of course trailers one and two are good, but the third uses the guide itself.

Also, they've changed the release date to April 29, the day before the wedding. Think Lisa would kick my ass if I went to see it without her (as she's decided we can't see each other for the entire week before the wedding)?

Heh.

White Trash!

I am 13% White Trash.
Not at all White Trashy!
I, my friend, have class. I am so not white trash. . I am more than likely Democrat, and my place is neat, and there is a good chance I may never drink wine from a box.

March 09, 2005

Heights

More talk about my inadequacies as a home owner and a man.

Enjoy!

-- Phil

Stealth

Well, it certainly looks pretty, but... I just don't know.

March 08, 2005

Roomba!

If we had more hardwood or tile floors, I would add a Roomba to our wedding registry. Still, they claim they work on up to medium-pile rugs.

I mean, look at all the fun you can have!

March 07, 2005

Sin City

New Sin City trailer is out! Woo hoo!

What Polyhedron am I?

I am a d20

Take the quiz at dicepool.com

Fluffy Kittenname

My Kitten is Knucklehead LovesFishies.

Take The fluffy kitten name generator today!Created with Rum and Monkey's Name Generator Generator.

March 03, 2005

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell

Finished reading the book last month - loved it, loved it - and now it seems that New Line is making a movie out of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell.

Cool.

Tooth and Consequences

Well, the new one's up. Sorry it's late, but yesterday was a painful day. Read up for details.

March 01, 2005

Monster-In-Law

Does this movie look as completely horrible as I think it does?

Okay, hee.

Part of me wishes I lived in an apartment building so I could do this.