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ShindoTV?s sold?
2009-04-01 09:10:00 I’ve been absent from the blogoshere for a week or so. There have been a few changes since my last post. Walmart bought ShindoTV.Com for quite a hefty price, enough for me to quit the adjunct teaching for good. Never let it be said that the Waltons are a bunch of stingy bastards. All those stories ... More About: Wal-Mart , Sold
Battlestar Galactica: Hitchiker?s Guide Edition
2009-03-23 17:43:00 The Battlestar Galactica finale is properly entitled “Daybreak II” and it will be available on Hulu this coming Saturday. In the meantime, here’s Part 1 for your viewing pleasure and to get you up to speed. I have sufficiently cleared the spoiler zone, but I’m a little late for my taste. However, if you haven’t seen ... More About: Guide , Sci Fi Channel , Edition
Super Size Me
2009-03-19 08:30:00 Warning: some scenes definitely NSFW. Also, a few other scenes not safe for the stomach. In the past, I’ve had my students watch this movie. It’s a school-friendly documentary and it’s easy to create class discussions and writing assignments based on it. During one class, one student even got into it by bringing some McDonald ’s take-out ... More About: Super , Size , Hulu
Stay Tuned?
2009-03-16 08:30:00 Just a few things on ShindoTV: I created a new blog, The Shindobrarian, to chronicle my journey through the MLIS program through San Jose State University. I’ll post about the process of starting and what happens in my studies along the way. Also, I plan to post Library and Information Science-related material on the Shindobrarian. I ... More About: Stay
Battlestar Galactica: Daybreak, Part 1
2009-03-16 08:04:00 Islands in the stream… Oh, not that one. Here’s the episode from last week, just in case you missed that one. “Daybreak” vid to show up this coming Saturday I looked on Hulu for a clip of Deadpan Chick giving a recap of “Daybreak,” and it’s not up yet. Darn. Anyhow, this lead-up to the finale has ... More About: Battlestar Galactica , Part , Galactica
Battlestar Galactica: Islanded in a Stream of Stars
2009-03-13 18:19:00 Listen to Deadpan Chick catch us all up on last week’s BSG episode. There is my promised BSG post. Only bummer is two more episodes and the show is finis. C’est tout. There are still numerous Sixes and Eights in their sexy worker uniform patching up the insides of the Galactica with Cylon tar. No Tyrol this ... More About: Stars , Battlestar Galactica , Stream , Sci Fi Channel
Small Talk is Cheap
2009-03-13 08:00:00 Never have I been so disappointed in an Apple product and I haven’t even had the chance to see it in person. For close to a decade, I have been using Macs and related products, and I’ve been very enthusiastic about them. I have owned a G4 tower and Blueberry monitor (beautiful display, but too ... More About: Pod , Talk , Small , Shuffle , Cheap
BSG post - delayed
2009-03-12 09:29:00 I’m really sorry about not posting the BSG post. I’ll post that on Friday morning, which leads up to the next to last episode. It’s hard to believe the show’s almost over. The reinvention of the cheesey 1970’s franchise has been brilliant, despite Ronald D. Moore coming up with some half-baked ideas. I’m still appalled he ... More About: Battlestar Galactica , Post
Rubric?s Cube, II
2009-03-12 09:07:00 If I’m not interested in teaching college English as a long term goal, then why do it? Ironically, I find my several semesters of being in the classroom something of value, especially as I’ve been getting my act together. Yes, I used the past progressive, not the passive voice in past tense. I have been ... More About: Cube
I?ve Been Ning?ed
2009-03-10 09:27:00 I’ve pointed out in both of my “Gone Phishing” entries that spammers often use the free e-mail services (Hotmail, GMail, etc) instead of having proper company websites. Now, it’s become apparent that they don’t even use company websites. Why do that when you can do Ning.Com? After all, it’s free and not everyone has caught ... More About: Internet
Shindo Goes To Washington: Just came home.
2008-06-07 09:45:00 Overall, I had a very good time in Washington DC. I got to see some things, meet Brian and Fredo, and even got caught out in a storm. I saw some things I wanted to see, missed some others, but this trip definitely confirmed the fondness I developed for the city the last time I was there.I had a very safe trip home, despite that airports were on Orange Alert. It was weird to hear a man calmly announce this over the PA system at BWI. Also, security was more stringent than usual.I'll blog more about it later, but here are some pics.No Washington DC-related post would be complete without a photo of the Metro. It was easy to ride as ever, even easier as I've done this before.The Half Smoke, made famous by Bill Cosby, and Cheese Fries from Ben's Chili Bowl. It was good! You should see the pic where the wax paper in this basket is almost cleaned out.Like many cities, Washington can't escape major venues with corporate names attached. In Southern California, we have the Staples Center a... More About: Home , Flickr
Crowd at the entrance of the Metro [Flickr]
2008-06-06 23:10:00 shindohd posted a photo: More About: Metro , Flickr , Crowd , Entrance
Into the Rabbit Hole [Flickr]
2008-06-06 23:09:00 shindohd posted a photo: Yes, that's what going down to the Metro feels like. More About: Flickr , Hole
Smithsonian Station on the Mall [Flickr]
2008-06-06 23:09:00 shindohd posted a photo: More About: Flickr , Station , Smithsonian , Mall
Shindo Goes To Washington: Like A Cat In The Rain
2008-06-05 11:17:00 I've been having a wonderful time in DC so far. The only drawback has been that is has been pouring rain for the past couple of days, especially during the late afternoon and evenings. The first evening, I got super drenched. Yesterday, I brought the umbrella I packed, not expecting rain, but as a contingency plan, and it didn't even protect me. I wore sneakers the day before, but chose not to yesterday more or less expecting a downpour at anytime. However, the Kenneth Cole shoes I packed weren't enough to protect my feet from the rain. I think it's safe to say they're gone. Rest in piece. I wound up making an emergency purchase. It doesn't sound like an equal exchange, Clarks for Coles, but it will have to do. Now, I need to have a shoe funeral.I've posted a bunch of photos on my Flickr page. I haven't labeled and tagged them all yet, but I'll get them all taken care of.I'll blog more of the trip later. It's definitely been an exercise in accidental tourism, but fun. More About: Washington , Rain
Stay Tuned: Shindo Goes To Washington
2008-06-02 17:39:00 Well, I'm off on a three day trip to Washington DC. I visited a few years ago and I've always wanted to return ever since. What lies in store? Mainly touristy things. I plan to visit a few places I didn't get to last time, such as The National Museum of the American Indian. I'll also have to stop by the National Cathedral again (I heard that the parking structure is complete. The lawn was completely ripped up the last time I visited). Also, I'm obligated to get some good eats.Brian, Fredo, and I are still working out a plan to meet up. Wednesday sounds like it will be the day for sure, but the details definitely have to be worked out.I'll take plenty of pictures everyday. I'll post some here, but you can definitely see them on Flickr. I'll also have a video camera handy, but I'm not guaranteeing anything here.The only bummer is I won't be able to catch a Blowoff event. Perhaps I'll plan my next trip around it.I fly out tonight. Stay tuned...
Battlestar Galactica: Sine Qua Non
2008-06-02 17:35:00 Never, never trust a lady who spends too much time in bathtubs, especially one who takes callers. Last time, Laura Roslin (who's got a scarf to compete with the Hybrid's) and Gaius Baltar go about the damaged basestar to meet with her. As soon as she is online, the Hybrid immediately makes the decision to jump. If I were her, I'd bitch about the blood in my bathwater. But, that's me...There are bigger problems then women who have a never-ending supply of Calgon. Natlie, a regular caller to water-logged Hybrid, dies of Sharon's inflicted gunshot wounds. As a result of her irrational assassination attempt, Sharon is barred from seeing her baby. Caprica Six is pregnant with Saul Tigh's baby instead of conceiving one by Baltar's "fragile, ephemeral body." Then Romo, Baltar's trial lawyer, goes nutso and kills his cat over frustration about Lee Adama becoming president. Then, Adama Sr. goes on a quest to rescue Laura Roslin because he can't "live without her."Now BSG simply sou... More About: Battlestar Galactica , Galactica , Sine
Battlestar Galactica catch-up pt 2
2008-05-30 08:59:00 So here is more to catch up on BSG before tonight's episode. I could smack whoever posted spoilers on the Battlestar Wiki. No direct link here.The Road Less Traveled. Kara Thrace begins her first step in accepting her illicit love for Leoben (amongst many things, which lead to a cliff-hanger of a mutiny. Even Sharon is on it). Karl Anders, however, deeply descends into the Cylon closet, fearful that Kara or his long-lost Cylon brother will find out. Baltar, who has become his own personal Jesus, reaches out and touches Tyrol. Ty, on the other hand, takes touching out of control as he's busy frakking Caprica Six, who may or may not know he's among the Final Five.Faith. Starbuck overcomes the mutiny, thanks to the help of her secretly Cylon husband, who more or less frak things up on the mission. Casualties include Gaeta's leg and a Six (this model seems particularly vulnerable to trauma) when Kara takes an team to the Natalie's basestar. Sharon finds herself a celebrity amongst ... More About: Battlestar Galactica , Catch , Galactica
Battlestar Galactica catch-up
2008-05-29 17:03:00 Since I've been out of it for a while, and BSG has been running, here are some brief recaps of the eps. They've all aired, so I shouldn't take any beatings for spoilers. However, there are a few episodes left, so maybe I'll post this coming Saturday morning.If you want to catch up with the series in general, you can always Netflix seasons 1-3, or pluck them up if you find a good deal. Streaming episodes are available on Sci-Fi for the Season 4 episodes. If you have the spare cash, you could catch up with them all on Amazon Unbox.Here are a few.He That Believeth in Me. Baltar finds himself in a sex harem with the women who rescued him after the trial. Interestingly, they all believe in God. Baltar's inner Six still wears red, but stops wearing sexy numbers. She looks very churchy in her red blazer and skirt. She guides him through assuming the Jesus role (for which he gets a haircut from one of his "nymph squad) and and an attack from Connor). Little Timmy gets healed. Starbucks... More About: Battlestar Galactica , Catch , Galactica
ShindoTV: New Season Coming Up
2008-05-28 18:32:00 Somehow, I wound up in my own private version of a writer's strike. I get sick of apologizing for not posting, especially in two months. I think one of my last posts was my recap of Bob Mould's concert, which was literally an ear-shattering, though fun experience.I'll just say the person who guilted me out of hiding did it in a way only a Greek could. Chris sent me a message that made me feel bad about my hiding. I've known someone else to use these kind of tactics (and this person is European).I had some rough classes this semester, which I won't go into much detail. I'll save that for the secret blog. No, I'm not giving out the URL. That's why it's a secret, though I've hidden in plain sight. That's my only clue.Other than the ample drama at the workplace, I had that lovely accident I posted about. I was forced to buy a new car, which is a necessity when the commute can cover a small state (i.e. Connecticut, Rhode Island). I wound up buying a Ford Focus. I never owned a... More About: Season
Everything I Say To You Feels Stupid Now
More articles from this author:2008-03-25 22:34:00 I'll get to my memes and they'll strike like a heatwave. I've been working on them, perhaps a little too thoughtfully, as I got too caught up in how they sound. Now, I've been tagged once again by Chris, which means a chance to get back at Danny. ;)Last night, I had a much needed distraction from returning to classes, the car drama, and even the memes I've been procrastinating on. I went with my friend Scott to Bob Mould's show at the Belly Up in Solana Beach, and he rocked!Over the past few years, Bob Mould's been very hard to pin down musically. After the aptly named Last Dog and Pony Show, he took a break from music for a few years. A few years ago, he made an under the radar comeback with Modulate, his experiment in electronic music. Modulate then paved the way for Blowoff, his collaboration with Rich Morel (they regularly host a dj party at Washington DC's 9:30 club). Mould's collaboration with Morel didn't end there, as Morel contributed synthesizer work to Mould's ... More About: Stupid 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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