We've all seen those annoying ads online. I've never clicked on one. First off, it's a blatant marketing scheme (phishing and/or money making) that I want no part of. Second, not only do I not believe in egotistically comparing IQs, but I'm skeptical of the whole concept of IQ as a measure of intelligence. Like my friend Jotsio half-jokingly says, IQ tests were invented by people who held the belief that intelligence can be linearly measured with a multiple-choice test. It leads to tests that ar
Hoo boy, it's been a while since I wrote an entry in here. But that's OK, 'cause it's my blog and I can update as frequently or infrequently as I want.
Real life has been front and center recently, as it should be. I haven't felt as much need to broadcast my insignificant little thoughts on BZPower. I've been going through some small changes in my lifestyle. My LEGO collection is stashed away out of sight. I'm making an effort to grow up and focus on the here and now. To prioritize. And this
Just as a little indication of what the book is like, here are the chapter titles (freely translated):
1. To the reader
2. On paradoxicality
3. Humility: out of weakness, strength
4. If you seek security, live dangerously
5. You will receive that which you are prepared to give up
6. The less you do, the more you will achieve
7. Only alone can you be together
8. Only together can you be alone
9. If you seek eternity, live in the here and now
Thoughts on these?
-BC
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30.01.2010
I came up with this 13-sided shape today. It's very strong; when it's complete, you'll be able to throw it around and not have it bend out of shape at all.
I'm picturing a purple-and-black flying saucer.
01.02.2010
18.02.2010
I've already spent a small fortune (in relative terms) on parts for this. As you can see, more parts are still needed.
Why the investment of money into a project like this? There is o
I've been trying to get some sleep before Takuta-Nui interviews me from nine time zones away for the latest round of BZPower Member Interviews, but alas! Sleep is not forthcoming. So I figured I might as well use the time to post this.
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Wednesday evening.
BCii makes preparations in a mood of quiet contemplation. Watches the sun set. Listens to his thoughts and the surprising new things they are telling him. Eats a simple but hearty vegetarian meal. Takes a shower, shaves. D
Well, if this isn't a bolt out of the blue...
About a year and a half ago, I drew this mask.
("Ooh!")
After recently reading bonesiii's blog entry Vector Art In Powerpoint: Quality, Inexpensive, Easy with great interest, I felt inspired to try my hand at transforming my sketch into a professional-quality image.
I wasn't content to use Powerpoint exclusively. For one thing, the Office gradient tool is extremely limited in functionality. Since I own a copy of PhotoShop Elements 2.0
There's no use denying it: things look really, really bad for the inhabitants of the Matoran Universe. For all intents and purposes, Makuta Teridax's Matrix of Control is complete and inescapable. To sum up: He has finally succeeded in supplanting Mata Nui's consciousness within the planetary-scale humanoid robot body that comprises nearly everything the Matoran have ever known as their world. As a result of this, he can control all natural phenomena. Also, more importantly, it is the ultimate b
[Listening to: Gorillaz - Demon Days]
OMG. For a second there, I couldn't find the "Add entry" button anymore. Guess it's been a while, eh?
It was nice to be away, and it's nice to be back. I'll stop short of actually thanking the so-called hackers for what they did, but for me personally, their juvenile shenanigans probably did more good than harm.
I just thought of a great advantage of my lazy/relaxed habit of MOCing without hardly never taking pictures: it translates into a huge pool
A year ago today, I was a fresh reserve officer-in-training at the reserve officer school in Hamina, a harbour town with a rich military tradition and a climate from Hades. I spent my 21st birthday on the garrison. Fuuuuun.
Back in Canada two years ago, on my 20th birthday, I was supposed to go out for dinner with my cousin and two of my fave bros. I was too depressed to make it and most likely cried myself to sleep.
Tomorrow, I turn 22. Hopes are high as I plan to spend the weekend actual
I feel more sympathetic toward the crooks in LEGO Space Police 3 than toward the cops.
I feel more sympathetic toward the creatures and fish-men in LEGO Atlantis than toward the explorers.
I felt more sympathetic toward Achu than either of the artifact-chasing European factions in LEGO Jungle Adventurers.
I feel more sympathetic toward Tren Krom than toward even most of the more likable Toa in BIONICLE.
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~---~ MGMT - Electric Feel ~---~
all along the western front
people line up to receive
she got the power in her hand
to shock you like you won't believe
saw her in the amazon
with the voltage running through her skin
standing there with nothing on
she's gonna teach me how to swim
said ooh girl - shock me like an electric eel
baby girl - turn me on with your electric feel
i said ooh girl - shock me like an electric eel
baby girl - turn me on with your electric feel
all along th
... to my Brand New Blog! Granted, it bears more than a passing resemblance to my old blog. But you'll notice it has a new name! And, as any marketing executive will tell you, that makes it New! and Improved!
The Hog Hole. Does that warrant an explanation? Yes, it does. Does the explanation make sense? Only to me, my friends, only to me. Do you want to know it? Of course you do! You're human! (That is, if you're human. One can never tell in this brave new world of the Internet.) Now, without
Helloooooooooooooooo, world!
The member known to you as BCii is back. I'm sure you've all missed me terribly. Well, maybe not. But regardless!
It's been an eventful hiatus. Following the world social, political, and economic drama as it unfolds has been a pastime of mine these past weeks that has sometimes crossed the line into obsession. I've browsed forums and blogs and news feeds, athirst for answers and insight. Knowing what to make of it all is a daunting task. So many opinions, so m
Waking Life is my favourite movie ever.
That's quite the absolute statement to be making, I know -- and I admit I am prone to exaggeration -- but I tell you: It really is my favourite movie of all time. Which is to say, it's my favourite movie right now. Because, as the film points out, there is only one moment: The Now. Everything else -- the whole concept of time, with its perceived past, present, and future -- is just a projection of our minds, immersed in this dream world. We're all reall
