^all credit and a hearty "thank-you" to Makaru^
Do not post in spam topics.
DO NOT POST IN SPAM TOPICS.
DO NOT POST IN SPAM TOPICS.
Although there have been many topics, replies, and blog entries dedicated to this piece of BZPower ordinance, many members still seem unclear on this concept. A recent explosion in scofflaws--both of the straight spam, reply spam, and unintentional spam (parenthetical note: Later I will be posting in this blog a list of the different kinds of spam a
One of the unfortunate side effects of time's progression is that of eventual surpression of good music. Some brilliant songs, such as Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Queen's "We Will Rock You" remain remembered, but too often some very good and enjoyable songs, even ones that enjoyed popularity when released, fade from public's memory. This column in my blog will be dedicated to these forgotten melodies that I enjoy.
This week, I'll start with "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo.
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...elect officials with true wisdom!
Credit to LehvakLah for showing that great sign to me at her weblog, which you can find a link to at the leftmost portion of this page. I suppose I'm essentially copying her blog entry, but that image tickled me so much, I felt I had to spread the word even more.
I sometimes eat peanuts whole, meaning I eat the shells.
This, I know, is generally unorthodox; most people find the shell to be unappetizing or assume it to be so. It just so happened one day, however, I was enjoying a rather delicious snack of peanuts, and i wondered aloud whether the shells were edible in the human sense (as in, not apt to block intenstines or whatnot). Nobody in the room knew the answer to the quandry, so I took it upon myself to investigate online, where I discovered
"Back in Black ... I hit the sack
I've been to long; I'm glad to be back"
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As can be noted by the month-long gap between the date of my last entry's publication and the date I am posting this, I've been away for a period of time. A conglomeration of various reasons have contributed to my "off-line" time, the foremost one being the fact that my computers have been unable to access the in
It has been three months since the last quarterly Text-Based RPG contest--and you, my fellow denizens of the RPG forum, know what that means. Indeed, RPG Contest #3 has officially begun! However, this time there's a twist.
No, no; I am not speaking about the addition of a theme (you can read about that in the Rules and Discussion Thread). Rather, I refer to the host: this time I am helping Black Six with the operation the contest this time. I am very honored to be selected to help host th
Avast me hearties, there be a celebration aboard the Limegreen Scourge!
Cap'n Schiz has cooked up some wild plans for a massive on-deck party to which everyone is invited. Boatswain ToMmy has overseen the preparation of a massive feast fit to feed the ferocious appetites of the bloodthirstiest pirates--attendees will enjoy every kind of seafood imaginable, from fish to mollusks to crustaceans. On that note, I'd like to put forth a warning: if ye be wanting any of those steamed clams, you'd
In less than I week, I shall be in the company of my BZP colleagues and superiors, enjoying the sights and sounds of Brickfest 2006. Despite the fact that I used to live right outside the District of Columbia (Washington D.C., the capital of the United States, which is adjacent to the place at which BrickFest is hosted), this will be the first Fest I will attend.
I shipped two MOCs of mine--the Mosquito v2 and Demolisher Tank--via Federal Express the other day. They should be in the hands
The first oder of MOC-related business I am discussing today is the fact that Kex, author of The Natural Life, has chosen my BBC 38 entry, Demolisher Tank, as his "MOC of the Week." Thank you very much, Kex.
Secondly, BBC 38 voting is up! My tank is in Preliminary Poll C. Remember, a vote for Smeag is a vote for...Smeag.
Kex stole a bunch of custom content block ideas from me...it seems only fitting that I would take an idea from him. As you can observe if you scroll down a tad, I've added a list of assorted bands whose music I enjoy. The list is in no particular order, and it's just a small sampling of my musical tastes, but I thought it would be a neat little thing to put up.
Also, while on the subject of this blog's content blocks, you may notice that I have rearranged the appearence of my blog somewha
I am deeply saddened by the tremendous amount of whining and complaining I have witnessed on BZP recently. This "bratty" attitude many members have adopted is useless and offensive and needs to be curbed.
The recent complaints have been centered around two contests: BZPower's BBC #38, and the European "design-a-mask" competition. Due to unfortunate circumstances of time, money, and location, BBC #38 is open to residents of the United States. Immediately upon announcement, a horde of non-U
The "Most Recent MOC" block has been updated with my newest creation: the "Spider-Man Joke Mech." It's a silly little MOC I thre together of a large robotic exo-suit that a Spider-Man minifig can pilot.
Huzzah! Both of us are on the mend now.
I am referring to my horse and I: My "microbial assailants," as Wind put it, have largely abated, so I'm feeling much better now. My horse's leg is also almost entirely healed; he has been taken off the antibiotics, and the vet cme out today and said that I would just have to watch it and make sure it didn't swell up again. Everything in that regard is looking up.
Additionally, I finished an mildly ambitious web-based endeavor I was constructing
I am feeling rather ill right now. In actuality I am in better health than yesterday, in which I couldn't even get out of bed to, say, reach a computer--but I still feel rather awful. In rercent days I have been plagued by a severe stomach-ache, a splitting headache, a fever, and a general feeling of discomfort associated with various sicknesses. I can assure you this has not been an enjoyable experience.
However, one benefit comes from being bed-ridden: the chance to read excessively. I
I feel the need to inform every one of you that ice cream is quite possibly the most delicious dessert ever created by Homo sapiens sapiens.
That is all.
It is no secret that I an a huge fan of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Their music is incredible, blending classical style and driving Rock & Roll. How often to you find an orchestra with liberal electric guitar use? The "TSO," as it is abbreviated, is skilled at creating both original music as well as taking classics and reworking them into a unique new form. You don't hear the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on the radio (save near Christmastime, when you will hear "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo" onc
Thusly, I breathe a sigh of frustration and sadness.
I went out to the stable with the intention of lunging Raz, my horse, in the riding ring to give him some exercise. Unfortunately my plans were cut short by the discovery of a small gash on my horses's thigh. The leg was swollen, prompting me to worry about infection. Immediately I washed the wound, and made a makeshift icepack to keep on it for fifteen minutes. Following this I made a fura-DMSO wrap for his leg.
The veterinarian
I drove to the comic/used-bookstore today. I always enjoy browsing through this particular store. In order to correctly visualize the shop, allow your imagination to paint vividly my following description: the windows and walls of the store's outside are covered in life-sized painting of various comic-book and television characters, such as Doctor Strange, Tuvok, Batman, and many more. After pulling open the door, you are greeted by a friendly clerk and an immediate entrance to the immersive
The title of this post is in fact not a typo. Thank you for your concern, though.
I know I've mentioned on BZP the fact that I help a certain local equine rescue shelter, though I have never delved into detail. Free Spirit (that is the name of the shelter; it is a registered non-profic organization) takes in abused, neglected, and abandoned horses and rehabilitates them, providing food, exercise, and a safe place to stay while they regain health. After a horse has gained back its strength
I plan to lapse into preordained subconsciousness (known to the general populace as "hitting the sack") shortly, so allow me to offer my humble apologies is this seems sub-par in quality, or lacks some kind of flair. I had to rise early today, and I will have to awaken even earlier tomorrow. These kinds of things take their toll on the lazy cerebellum.
What I wanted to make note about here was tonight's episode of "Stargate: Atlantis." This is the only television show I regularly watch (un
It seems fitting that my fifth post in this blog would commemorate five years of BZPower.
I've been a registered member of this web site for over three years now, and at this moment of reflection for BZPower's half-decade anniversary, I find my thoughts drifting back throughout my time here. I was not present for BZ's earliest days; I stumbled upon BZCommunity once, but did not linger nor register. I rediscovered the site merged into BZPower.com later and started visiting regularly as a g
Ninjo told me I should do it.
Omi told me I should do it.
I kept planning on doing it.
I just never got around to it...
That all changes now. Minutes ago, I paid for lifetime premier membership. And as you may have extrapolated, the good feeling of knowing you were able to help support a site you enjoy also comes with perks...such as the fact that this blog will not fall idle following the revocation of celebratory premier privileges.
Premier Membership: Helping out BZ and
I've added a fun little feature to this blog: "Most Recent MOC." Lately I've been MOCing a great deal more than I used to, and have been striving to improve. I've been "studying" under the tutelage of some of the best Bionicle MOCists and hope to continue bolstering the quality of my MOCs.
As for the blog feature, it is arranged in an orderly manner (let the "Linnaeus" jokes pour forth). The MOC's name is in bold, followed by a small picture of the creation, then a link to the brickshelf g
I feel obligated to notify readers of this weblog that I have yet to decide how I want the layout to be situated. Consequently you will likely see various changes to the look of the blog occur periodically.
If anyone has any suggestions on how he thinks this blog should look, feel free to drop a comment here.
