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  1. Kex

    360 Or Wii?

    By Kex,

    I dunno. I just dunno. I want to get one of them, but I don't know which. And no, both isn't an option. Now, if Santa would bring me that darned money tree that I've been asking for the last few years, then it wouldn't be a problem. Only thing is, Santa doesn't like me anymore... Apparently Dasher (or was is Prancer?) found something in the kitchen other than cookies and milk, and Santa wasn't all too happy about the present he got on his lap. But I really need to know...
     
    360 or Wii?
  3. Kex

    Absolutely Ridiculous.

    By Kex,

    Ticketmaster -- which more commonly goes by a more fitting name not well suited for BZP -- has basically become a monopoly in ticket distributing.
     
    Let's take a look at concert tickets that I bought for a Tool concert in Atlanta and how they were actually priced at Ticketmaster. About a week before the tickets went on sale, Ticketmaster advertised the price of a general admission floor ticket to be $63.
     
    Ticket Price
    US $63.00 x 3
     
    Convenience Charge
    US $10.90 x 3
     
    Building Facility Charge
    US $3.00 x 3
     
    Printing Tickets at Home
    US $2.50
     
    Yes, they charge you $2.50 to print your tickets at home using your own computer, printer, ink, and paper.
     
    And it's $10.90 for them to offer a "convenient service".
     
    Per ticket, that comes out to about $77.75. None of these so-called "charges" are even mentioned until you're in the checkout process
     
    And this was a mild case. Sometimes even more charges are tacked on, or these charges are raised even higher.
     
    It's absolutely ridiculous.
  4. Kex
    Alright, here's how it goes.
     
    I'm currently sitting in my fourth hour Digital Design class, which is probably the worst elective I've ever had, ever. It's so boring. Especially when a friend that's in the class is at home sick and you're stuck in class with a substitute teacher and a bunch of freshmen with the maturity level of an eight year old. I feel like I'm coming down with something as I write this. My nose is sniffling and my throat has that funny feeling that can only be described as 'yeah, you're getting sick'. The aforementioned sick friend had a 103 fever last night when I spoke to her, and she sounded awful. I really hope I don't come down with one of those and I really hope she gets better soon. Anyway I'm having a text message conversation with a friend at work, and apparently I'm taking her shift tonight. A closing shift, at that. Whatever. At least it's a cashier shift. Those are somewhat fun.
     
    The plan is to purchase a guitar this weekend. A friend of mine has been giving me lessons the last few weeks, and I've decided that I really should get my own to practice. Still haven't decided on electric or acoustic, but we'll see. Learning guitar is something I've wanted to do for years, but just never really followed through. Should be fun.
     
    And a bit of an update on my last blog entry: what I have planned for the COT Forum is ready (and has been for a while now) and I'm just waiting (and waiting...) for the go-ahead.
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    Advances In Technology

    By Kex,

    I called around to several stores the night of last, and found two stores that had the new iPods in stock. Target, who had three white 80GB's left, and Best Buy, who had everything. Naturally, I went to Best Buy. After waiting in a rather large line just to pick up the iPod, I had to wait in another even larger line to pay. Malls and shopping centers are always so hectic on weekends here. Anyways, I ended up with a brand new black 30GB iPod with video. $250 later, that is. But I really think it was worth very penny. If I didn't, I wouldn't have forked over that much. But I love iPods, and I wanted to stick with them, even after I filled the 2GB. I was going to venture out and buy something else, but then I heard that Apple just released new iPods. Great timing, if you ask me. And now I have this 2GB Nano sitting here, waiting to be dumped from full to empty and shipped to a worthy soul. Unfortunately for anyone who was actually interested in buying it, I'm sorry, but it's taken. Kind Sir KIE reserved it the night I announced it was up for grabs. Of course, if you want to go above his outragously high bid, then it's yours.

    Right now, I'm downloading a music video from iTunes. Just to test it out, and see how it works. Bought the video, Call Me When You're Sober by Evanescence. I held off on buying the single for this reason. Now, see, I left my computer on when I went to work, so the video can download. I was dismayed when I came home and saw that I was disconnected. That means I'll have to start the downloading process all over again. But when I went and pulled it up and restarted the download, it started from the point where it left off! Totally sweet feature of iTunes 7 -- especially for someone who uses dial-up like me.

    Ah, yes. Dial-up. Used it for all five or so years that I've been using a computer. I am all too enthused to report that I'm going to be dropping dial-up entirely very soon. And no, this isn't depriving myself of the internet or suicide. Nice try. As soon as my father finishes up structual workings of the house addition, electrical is next. We know an electrician who lives on the next street over, and he's hooking us up. Quite literally. We're going to have a server, and some type of wireless internet to go along with it. Don't know anything for certain just yet. Most of the time, I'm at my mother's house, though. So this means when I'm there, I'll be stuck with dial-up. Not cool. So I finally decided to ask about upgrading to DSL. Now, my mom uses Netzero, and I use AOL [free trial version(s)]. She pays the $10 monthly fee, and I pay nothing. And she doesn't want to pay anything more than $10. So whats happening is that she will pay $10 of whatever the monthly bill is, and I'll have to pick up the rest. I plan on getting 384 Kbps DSL from BellSouth. Can't wait.
  6. Kex
    Tonight was pretty much amazing. Shame I can't really elaborate, but OH WELL it was mad fun. agah gah gah gah
     
     
     
    Anyway, things are goijng swell. THanks for asking. I hope you're doing swell, too, because swell is just such a swell word. So is indeed. Indeed, it is. I;m not really sure why it's not used very often. After it, it such an awesome word... indeed... ... Also, if I ever have a daughter, she will be named Starla.
     
    One more week of school until winter vacation. Mixed feelings about this... no school, there;s the holidays and such, but I'll also be int he middle of nowhere for a few dyas... I'll live... hopefully... I obly have one more gift to purchase, maybe a few more.. still waiitng on word that I'm exchanging gifts with someone.
     
     
     
    it's the nature of the experiment~
     
    And I still smell grape.
  7. Kex

    Alright Guys

    By Kex,

    I'm asking for your assistance. Yes, you.
     
    I haven't really been keeping up with the 2008 Sets this year. I've been busy. As such, the Official 2008 Sets Topic has a rather lacking opening post. I'm looking for a few people who want to help me write up a new opening post. Please either comment here or PM if you're interested in helping.
     
    Thanks guys.
  8. Kex

    And I Wonder

    By Kex,

    You're out there somewhere
    And I'm right here
    So come and get me
     
    Look up to the sky
    I see all the stars
    And I wonder
    Which one is mine?
     
    Fall on me
    My dear star
    Fall on me
     
    I need to know
    That you're out there
    Somewhere
    Waiting with me
    Waiting for me
     
    And I wonder
    If I even have a star
    And I wonder
    Which one to wish upon
     
  9. Kex

    And On That Note

    By Kex,

    Do any of you, the members of BZP, have suggestions for any of the following forums:
     
    BBC
    COT
    Sets
     
    I'd be glad to hear them and see what I can do. You can PM me if you don't want to make your suggestion public.
  11. Kex

    Ask Kex!

    By Kex,

    ohgodnoitcantbeacomedy
     
    Ask me questions. I'm the mood.
     
    I might answer them.
     
    Or I might not.
     
    But I more than most likely will.
     
    So, ask me some questions.
  12. Kex
    I need someone to make me a sprite. A Pokemon trainer sprite. Of me. For the BZPFL.
     
    I'm thinking something like this, except as a guy. I don't want to go into specifics so I don't make things too complicated. I'll leave the details to the artist.
     
    You can PM/IM/e-mail me any questions or anything. Thank you.
     
    --Kex
  13. Kex

    Attn: Photoshop Savvy People

    By Kex,

    Hey guys!
     
    I recently started my own record label. Right now I could really use some help quickly editing an image. Photoshop skills would be needed. Send me a PM or email at eclipsicalrecords@gmail.com if you can help.
     
    Would REALLY appreciate it.
     
    Thank you.
  14. Kex

    Away

    By Kex,

    Away - Breaking Benjamin

     
    Cold am I
    I'm beside myself
    Because there's no one else
    Have I grown so blind
    Only God could save you
    If you knew your way to the light
    So fly away
    And leave it behind
    Just stay awake
    There's nowhere to hide
    I see you cause you won't get out of my way
    I hear you cause you won't quit screaming my name
    I feel you cause you won't stop touching my skin
    I need you they're coming to take you away
     
    Frail and dry
    I could lose it all
    But I cannot
    Recall it all wrong
    Don't cry
    Clear away this hate
    And we can start to make it alright
    So fly away
    And leave it behind
    Return someday
    With red in your eyes
    I see you cause you won't get out of my way
    I hear you cause you won't quit screaming my name
    I feel you cause you won't stop touching my skin
    I need you they're coming to take you away
     
    This song is about the hardships of wanting someone so badly and knowing you can't have them. They were yours, and you, theirs. You went through it all. The relationship was amazing. Nothing was better. You just fit together.
     
    Now that the relationship is over, you sit, alone, thinking of what you could've changed. You think of what you screwed up, and you wish you hadn't done the things you'd done. It surrounds your every thought. You dream of her. You hurt for her. But you don't dare call her, you don't dare try to fix it. There is no fixing it. It's all gone and it's your fault. You can pretend to pin it to her, but you know the truth inside. So you are going crazy, sitting alone. You loathe yourself, because you don't want to feel this way. You know you're stronger than this, but it's tearing your insides out. That voice in your head just keeps screaming. So you have to get it out. You have to let it go. So you write it out. You put a melody to it. A song is born.
     
    -Kex
     
  15. Kex

    Bbc Contest #38 Teaser!

    By Kex,

    You heard right. A teaser for BBC contest #38 has been posted in the BBC Forum by our very own BR. Be sure to check it out, and come back see what all the commotion is about on August first. This will be the sixth contest I've assisted in, and I have to say that I'm really looking forward to this one. You're all in for a big surprise, and an awesome contest.
     
    -Kex
  16. Kex

    Beyond The Sun

    By Kex,

    Beyond The Sun - Shinedown

     
    Speak to me
    So I can understand your tongue
    You seem rather fragile
    It's been said
    It's cold beyond the sun
    Have you ever been there?
     
    Communicating thoughts of ways
    To never have to speak again
    Let me be the fire in your hand
     
    Bring what's yours, I'll take what's mine
    And meet you on the other side
    We'll leave a sign so anyone can find us
    A better place, a sweeter time
    We won't need any wings to fly
    A place beyond the sun
     
    Look for me
    The way you would if you were blind
    Don't be so resistant
    I've been known
    To travel much too fast
    Is that you in the distance?
     
    Communicating thoughts of ways
    To never have to speak again
    Let me be the fire in your hand
     
    Bring what's yours, I'll take what's mine
    And meet you on the other side
    We'll leave a sign so anyone can find us
    A better place, a sweeter time
    We won't need any wings to fly
    A place beyond the sun
     
    Communicating thoughts of ways
    To never have to speak again
    Let me be the fire in your hand
     
    Bring what's yours, I'll take what's mine
    And meet you on the other side
    We'll leave a sign so anyone can find us
    A better place, a sweeter time
    We won't need any wings to fly
    A place beyond the sun
     
    The song is about finding your true companion and falling in love. The strongest bond, marriage, is asked, and is followed by saying that happiness will only be achieved when together. A place beyond the sun is the perfect world.
     
    You can listen to the song over here.
     
    -Kex
  17. Kex

    Black

    By Kex,

    Sheets of empty canvas, untouched sheets of clay
    Were laid spread out before me as her body once did
    All five horizons revolved around her soul
    As the earth to the sun
    Now the air I've tasted and breathed has taken a turn
    Ooh, and all I taught her was everything
    Ooh, I know she gave me all that she wore
    And now my bitter hands chake beneath the clouds
    Of what was everything?
    Ooh, the pictures have all been washed in black, tattooed everything...
     
    I take a walk outside
    I'm surrounded by some kids at play
    I can feel their laughter, so why do I sear
    Ooh, and twisted thoughts that spin round my head
    I'm spinning, ooh, I'm spinning
    How quick the sun can drop away
    And now my bitter hands cradle broken glass
    Of what was everything?
    All the pictures have all been washed in black, tattooed everything...
     
    All the love gone bad turned my world to black
    Tattooed all I see, all that I am, all I will be, yeah
    Uh huh, uh huh, ooh
     
    I know someday you'll have a beautiful life
    I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky, but why, why, why
    Can't it be, can't it be mine?
  18. Kex

    Blog Updations

    By Kex,

    Decided to renovate this thing. At first, there were just going to be some minor additions. But then I decided that I wanted to add some spice, personality, you know? Here's what I came up with.Latest Creation - My latest MOC will be showcased for all to see.Music - In this area I will share images of some of my favorite bands. I will elaborate on the band, images, song lyrics, or general musical information in future blog entries.Useful Links - Very basic and general information that every member should read and fully understand.The BBC Empire - The important BBC topics are shared here, along with any new information regarding the BBC Forum. As well, every week I will personally select a MOC to place in this section as "MOC of the week". Be sure to check this section for updates!-Kex
  19. Kex

    Colors

    By Kex,

    I've posted in plenty of colors in my time here on BZPower. Black, lime green, blue, steel blue, gray, crimson, orange, teal, and, of course, purple. Maybe even some more that I'm forgetting about. A few weeks ago, shortly after the spider-staff, I thought about dropping the purple. I actually did go a day or two with normal black text. It just didn't seem right. So I went back to the purple.
     
    Just a few moments ago, I had one of those sudden, random thoughts. I asked myself, "Drop the purple?" And I answered myself back. That's how it went down. Actually, after that, I thought of BR and lol'd.
     
    It really does look a lot neater. And to emphasize something, bolding works quite well. And when something really needs emphasis, I believe purple can do the job.
     
    So yeah. It's a totally new style to me. It'll definitely take some getting used to, but I like it. I like it a lot.
     
    -Kex
     
  20. Kex

    Completely Off The Wall

    By Kex,

    First they threw me in Software, and I suppose they then figured I'd make a better slaveFA in COT.
     
    Anyways, I think I tidied up nicely, dontcha think?
     
    And I can't forget to say hello to my new COT homies! Looking forward to working with you guys, should be fun!
  21. Kex

    Concert!

    By Kex,

    Yes. Tomorrow night at the Hard Rock. It will be awesome, and I will be there.
     
    The Panic Channel is opening, followed by Rock Star Supernova. Yes, from the TV show you might have watched. Jason Newsted, Tommy Lee, Gilby Clarke, and the winning vocalist of the show, Lukas Rossi.
     
    I can't wait. I'll try and get as many pictures and video as possible.
  23. Kex

    Crowds And Plumbing

    By Kex,

    Firstly, I apologize for not keeping up with this thing. I'm no doctor, but I do play one on the internet, and I can tell you that I have had an extreme case of laziness lately.
     
    Well, anyway, not much happened today. In case you didn't know, my father's house is currently being renovated. The house is being doubled in size. We finally got all the permits together mid-June (took some 7 months), and we started right away. Thankfully, our neighbor is a contractor himself, and he's helping out a lot with the project, doing some labor, and providing my dad with some materials that are saving him tons of money.
     
    The plumbing was put down today. The guy had to dig around with the Bobcat first, which was the most time consuming part, and was what he considered "the hard part". Then the PVC was laid down, and all that good plumbing stuff. At least now I know where my waste products will be going.
     
    When that was finished, I was planning on going to the movies with my dad and stepmom. We were going to see Click (Adam Sandler and whatnot). We went to Muvico, and upon entering the line to buy tickets, saw that just about everything was sold out for the next several hours. We ended up stopping at Blockbuster on the way home, where we still managed to come in contact with a rather large crowd. You have to admit, a fifteen minute checkout line is a bit ridiculous.
     
    We got the movie Jarhead. It was based on a former Marine's book. It was okay -- nothing to write home about, though.
     
    -Kex
  24. Kex

    Deck The Halls

    By Kex,

    Official BBC Contest #39: Deck the Halls!
     
    Yeah, it's here. Yeah, it's awesome. Yeah, I've gotten 31 PMs related to it. Yeah.
     
    A few things need to be said, though:
     
    1. Please, please, please ask all questions in the entry topic. I hate PMs, and rule number two even states that you should ask all questions in that topic.
    2. If you see an entry that you feel doesn't meet the requirements of the theme, then you should PM a contest staff member (Tufi Piyufi, -Shannara-, or myself). How would you feel if somebody just told you that you were disqualified from a contest? It's not a very pleasant thing to do (which is why the puffin does it). It's something best kept strictly to PM.
    3. Have fun!!!
  25. Kex

    Dial It Up

    By Kex,

    HAHA. Right. I hope I never have to hear that sound again in my life.
     
    Tommorow, my five year era of dial-up finally ends. I've been using it since obtaining my first family computer in mid 2001. I can't wait until I come home tomorrow from school. But with my luck, something will go wrong and by house will be burned down or something equally tragic while Bellsouth is hooking up the fiber optic stuff or whatever it is that they do. It'll be like one of those dreadfully depressing stories Lemony Pepper Snickers writes, if you know what I'm talking about.
     
    And you know what some of the first things I'll be doing are? Downloading stuff. Stuff like music and the VNOLG. I haven't played it yet. As a matter of fact, I haven't even read about it yet. I hope it's as cool as people are making it seem.
     
    Wish me luck~?
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