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<p><a href="http://www.mosnews.com/feature/2004/5/21/petrov.shtml">he didn't press the big red button</a>, even though all data said he should have.</p>
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<p> last night, at scott and b(r)ookis' house i made some curry from a box mix. it was alright, but just alright. so i tried to salvage it by adding in some of my awesome. but it was still... meh. so today gary and i came back to my house after running some errands to eat. and i decided to redeem yellow curry in my mind, so i made some myself. this is how i did it. </p> <p> now for the record when i say 'recipe', i'm using it very loosely. i prefer to just "wing it" in the kitchen. throwing caution (and recipe books) to the wind. some would say that i have not lost my winging privileges. so with that said, here it is: </p> <ul> <li>block of tofu cut up into cubes. 1 inch square-ish.</li> <li>put that in a little oil in a skillet or wok on medium to high heat.</li> <li>while that's going, start getting out the next batch of ingredients:</li> </ul> <ul> <li>milk, soy or coconut</li> <li>veggies (corn, potatoes, bell peppers, onions, whatever)</li> <li>spices: curry powder, tumeric, spike, onion powder (or minced), garlic powder</li> <li>peanut butter, i prefer creamy for this, but crunchy would work too. the natural stuff is better than that shit, JIF, or whatever</li> <li>whatever else you want in it</li> <li>braggs or soy sauce</li> </ul> <ul> <li>oh yeh! if you want rice with this, start that first, b/c it takes a while</li> <li>so then you add in some of your milk almost submerging the tofu. don't worry if it looks a little then. it'll thicken up and cook down.</li> <li>go ahead and add your veggies now (remember potatoes will take the longest, so account for that)</li> <li>then add in your spices to flavour (tumeric is mainly used to make it yellow). but that's the way spices work. it's not a science, it's an art. do it a little at a time tasting after each go round. remember you can always add more, but you can't take away.</li> <li>then when you get the flavour you want (you are actually getting the flavour that you THINK you want).</li> <li>now let it simmer and cook down for a few minutes, pushing it around a little so it doesn't stick too much to the bottom of the pan.</li> <li>after simmering for awhile all that flavour that you decided on earlier will have been condensed down. it will pack more of a punch. </li> <li>and that's that.</li> <li> <strong>shane's bomb ass yellow curry with tofu</strong>.</li> <li>but you can claim it as your own and call it : < yournamehere's > super duper awesomeness curry type stuff.</li> <li>or whatever.</li> </ul> <p>enjoy...</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>i'm at the <a href="http://www.slcpl.lib.ut.us/locations.jsp?parent_id=8&amp;page_id=20">slc library</a> and there are 6 heckafied nerds playing some <a href="http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/welcome">d&d</a>. which is soooooo awesome. i haven't played d&d in years. since like junior high / early high school, and when i did i didn't <em>really</em> get into as much as most. but i really have a special place in my heart for d&d nerds. they might think i'm just some normal dude b/c i'm wearing a hoodie and a cubs hat, but little do they know... </p> <p>i'lll post a picture i just took later.</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p><a href="http://www.banksy.co.uk/">banksy</a> snuck some of <a href="http://www.woostercollective.com/2005/3/wooster-exclusive-banksy-hits-new.html">his work into a gallery</a>. funny shit.</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p> <strong><a href="http://www.arissamediagroup.com/mediacatalogue.html">Burning Rage of a Dying Planet: Speaking for the Earth Liberation Front</a></strong><br> <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Rosebraugh" rel="met">Craig Rosebraugh</a></strong><br> A personal memoir and complete history of the Earth Liberation Front in North America. Lantern Books. </p> <p> <strong><a href="http://www.arissamediagroup.com/mediacatalogue.html">The Logic of Political Violence: Lessons in Reform and Revolution</a></strong><br> <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Rosebraugh" rel="met">Craig Rosebraugh</a></strong><br> An in-depth study of political violence used historically in justice struggles; includes a critical examination of the limitations of single-issue reformist pursuits in the United States. Arissa Media Group. $17.95 (+ $2.00 shipping). Click on image for more information. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.akpress.org/2003/items/onthejusticeofroostingchickens">On the Justice of Roosting Chickens: Reflections on the Consequences of U.S. Imperial Arrogance and Criminality</a><br> <strong><a href="http://www.colorado.edu/EthnicStudies/faculty/w_churchill.html" rel="met">Ward Churchill</a></strong><br> The book that caused a media firestorm. An expanded and meticulously annotated version of Churchill's essay "Some People Push Back: On the Justice of Roosting Chickens," which had the honor of being attacked by both Bill O'Reilly and Rush Limbaugh. </p> <p>As far as Ward Churchill is concerned, the record speaks for itself. The "Most Peace-Loving of Nations" has been engaged in brutal military campaigns in every corner of the globe, unceasingly, since its inception. In attempting to forever alter Americans false self-concept, Ward Churchill contextualizes US aggression and the most effective response to it yet--the attacks of Sept. 11th--in a readable format. Churchill has meticulously chronicled both U.S. military campaigns--domestic and foreign--from 1776 to the present and U.S. attempts to violate, obstruct and/or subvert International Law from from1945 to the present. Drawing from US military and interventionist history, lessons from Nuremberg and the UN's own voting records, the two Chronologies, exhaustively researched and annotated, illustrate a heart-wrenching history of senseless butchery and democracy deterred. In this context, the only fitting question for a nation still reeling from the wake-up call of Sept. 11th is "How can they not hate us?" In his newest offering, Churchill demands that the American public shake off its collective unconscious and take responsibility for the criminality carried out in its name. Introduction by Chellis Glendinning.</p> <p>Ward Churchill (Keetoowah Cherokee) is professor of American Indian Studies at the University of Colorado/Boulder. A member of the leadership council of Colorado AIM (American Indian Movement), he is a past national spokesperson for the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee. A prolific writer and lecturer, he has ed, co-ed or edited more than 20 books and 4 AK Press Audio cd's.</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>so here's how i handle moderation of comment spam. i go into <a href="http://www.phpmyadmin.net/">phpmyadmin</a>. export my comments table. then i cut out the top block of sql code.</p> <blockquote> <code> DROP TABLE IF EXISTS `wp_comments`;<br> CREATE TABLE `wp_comments` (<br> `comment_ID` bigint(20) unsigned NOT NULL auto_increment,<br> `comment_post_ID` int(11) NOT NULL default '0',<br> `comment_` tinytext NOT NULL,<br> `comment__email` varchar(100) NOT NULL default '',<br> `comment__url` varchar(200) NOT NULL default '',<br> `comment__IP` varchar(100) NOT NULL default '',<br> `comment_date` datetime NOT NULL default '0000-00-00 00:00:00',<br> `comment_date_gmt` datetime NOT NULL default '0000-00-00 00:00:00',<br> `comment_content` text NOT NULL,<br> `comment_karma` int(11) NOT NULL default '0',<br> `comment_approved` enum('0','1','spam') NOT NULL default '1',<br> `user_id` int(11) NOT NULL default '0',<br> `comment_agent` varchar(255) NOT NULL default '',<br> `comment_type` varchar(20) NOT NULL default '',<br> `comment_parent` int(11) NOT NULL default '0',<br> PRIMARY KEY (`comment_ID`),<br> KEY `comment_approved` (`comment_approved`),<br> KEY `comment_post_ID` (`comment_post_ID`)<br> ) TYPE=MyISAM AUTO_INCREMENT=1382 ;<br> <br> #<br> # Dumping data for table `wp_comments`<br> #<br> </code> </blockquote> <p>then i copy out the first block or so that are older already approved comments. then i do a kind of visual scrolling scan for non-spam. it may not be perfect. but until i get more comments or the wordpress admin dashboard makes it easier for me to delete hundreds of spam comments at a time, that's what i'm gonna do. so the chance of your hypothetical comment getting deleted is there, although its relatively small. if you do comment me for real and you're a real person, you could also <a href="mailto:veganstraightedge@gmail.com">email me</a> letting me know that your comment hasn't gotten thru.</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>has anyone else noticed this? apparently you can capture audio and video from your <a href="http://www.apple.com/isight/">iSight</a> directly from the <a href="">quicktime player v7</a> under <a href="http://www.apple.com/macosx/tiger/">tiger</a>. or just audio from a usb or built-in mic. but it sounds like you'll need quicktime pro. looks like they've taken notice of that <a href="http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=podcasting&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8">little thing</a> called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasting">podcasting</a>. </p> <blockquote> <p><strong><a href="http://www.apple.com/macosx/tiger/quicktime.html">Capture Life</a></strong></p> <p>One-click video capture lets you create your own video postcards using an iSight or other FireWire camera and QuickTime 7 Pro. Or use QuickTime 7 Pro and your built-in or USB microphone to record audio only for quick and easy slideshow or video narration.</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/veganstraightedge/153386547/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/77/153386547_044d733431_o.jpg" alt="capture in quicktime 7"></a></p> <p>ps. i'm pretty stoked for <a href="http://www.thinksecret.com/news/0503tiger.html">tiger to come out</a>.</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>that list on the right side at the bottom is terribly out of date. i need to update it.</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>i went and saw <a href="http://www.teganandsara.com">tegan and sara</a> tonight. great great show.</p> <p>although, i was by myself. which makes shows less fun. it felt like when i lived in atlanta and didn't know anyone at all the hardcore shows i'd go to. i always brought some food and book with me so i could have something to do in between bands. but i forgot my book tonight. so there you have it. </p> <p><a href="http://www.thedittybops.com">the ditty bops</a> opened up for them. they were good. but not something i was in the mood for then. i wanted the rock. which tegan and sara brought. seriously, those two have the most amazing voices. they would give me goose bumps. and they sounded as good as they do on their records. seriously, really freakin polished. wasn't sloppy like most band are live. </p> <p>i chatted it up a bit with the merch kid. she was real nice. and was wearing a blazer that kelly would've loved. with awesome hair, too. she's got a bomb ass job. ride around the country (or two) in a giant bus and get to watch an awesome band every night. not too bad. i offered them a place to stay, like i do all bands that i like. but they live on their bus now. driving over night so they can arrive into town in the morning when they're waking up.</p> <p>denver is next for them. i tried to tell them about Lucky Strikes Lanes, but i couldn't remember the name. so i just described it. </p> <p>oh! and get this. their merch was CRAZY expensive. $20 tshirts. $40 hoodies. $15 cds. seriously, c'mon. i've been involved in making / ordering all of those. and the chief difference between how i did it and them is that they are doing in on a much larger scale. and larger scale orders make individual units cheaper. so maybe i'm missing something, but i just don't get why everything was so pricey. but i did get their first cd that they put out themselves which you can only get from them at their shows, b/c of contractual mucky muck. their label doesn't want it sold anymore b/c it has some of the same songs as their second record, so they just sneak it out at shows. </p> <p>on the plus side of things, they'll be back on may 2nd opening for the killers. so i get to see them again real soon. i hope to have the book distro up and running by then.</p> <p>i tried to take a few pictures, but with flash you couldn't see anything. w/o flash they are too blurry. b/c i didn't care to be 'up front.' i'll upload them later. maybe.</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>i "moved in" to my "new house"*. it's with my good friend carrie. there are three other dogs here making it a menagerie. but surprisingly, civ got along with them right away. </p> <p>* - i use the quotes, b/c these are both used very loosely to describe the reality of it all. my living sitch is really ...fluid... these days. i just wanna settle down and grow some roots. is that too much to ask?</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>well, even though the <a href="http://veganstraightedge.com/articles/2005/3/12/2/the-wordpress-upgrade-party/">wp upgrade party</a> was awhile ago, i just now got around to actually doing the upgrade. what with the move and all, it just seemed less pressing. but in the process i went back to the default theme, based on a theme originally called <a href="http://binarybonsai.com/kubrick">kubrick</a>. so i need to restore back to its once former glory. but in the process i might jazz it up a bit. i dunno. no promises. my attention tends to be focused on other areas these days. but this is the way it looks for the now.</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p><a href="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&client=safari&rls=en&q=weather+salt+lake+city&btnG=Search">my new local weather, via google.</a></p> <p><a href="http://civicspacelabs.org/home/">the new civicspace website</a></p> <p><a href="http://wordpress.org/development/2005/2/upgrade-party/">wordpress upgrade party</a></p> <p>some t(i)nc records i would like to get:</p> <p><a href="http://www.burningheart.com/bands/index.php?id=35">The International Noise Conspiracy, The Reproduction of Death</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.burningheart.com/bands/index.php?id=210">The International Noise Conspiracy, Black Mask</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.burningheart.com/bands/index.php?id=213">The International Noise Conspiracy, A Small Demand</a></p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p><a href="http://wordpress.org/development/2005/2/upgrade-party/">http://wordpress.org/development/2005/2/upgrade-party/</a></p> <p>it's been awhile since this happened. this is matt's writeup with a pretty complete blogroll. i'm in there with some good company. that night was a lot of fun.</p> <p>there have been a lot of downloads to the new version. <a href="http://wordpress.org/download/counter">as seen here.</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/upgradeparty">and pictures here</a></p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p><a href="http://www.ninagordon.com/sightsandsounds.html">http://www.ninagordon.com/sightsandsounds.html</a></p>take note:
former veruca salt
<p><a href="http://www.ninagordon.com/audio/180603-18andLife.mp3">skid row cover</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.ninagordon.com/audio/straightouttacompton.mp3">nwa cover</a></p> <p>there's also a <a href="http://www.iconscious.co.uk/music/son/">video here</a> [nod to <a href="http://www.olganunes.com/journal/">olga nunes</a>] </p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>this is neat. you can learn chinese by reading this news blog and hovering over the letters to see the english translation.<br> </p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>anyone is welcome to run with this and claim it as their own. (intellectual property is theft, too. right?)</p> <p>make lane lines on roads using solar powered LEDs.</p> <p>seriously, i would love this.</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>i did this painting over xmas time while i was in boulder, co. i was planning on adding a picture to it, but that picture has disappeared. so i think it's finished now.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/veganstraightedge/153386170/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/49/153386170_9c36fc32cb.jpg" alt="colorsPainting.jpg"></a></p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>netscape navigator/communicator vs. microsoft internet explorer browser v1 was like the viet nam war. ie being the u.s. and netscape being the viet cong. ie vs firefox (specifically, but mozilla in general) is like the current global guerrilla resistantance (specifically in the form of 'iraqi insurgents' but broader than just in iraq).</p> <p>browser war v1 and the viet nam war had a clear singular centralized enemy/target/other side/whatever. even if their tactics were different they could still be treated as A unit.</p> <p>browser war v2 and iraqi insurgence are a loosely coupled network. they are not a conventional enemy/target/other side/whatever. where as microsoft and the u.s. still think the old way. their dinosaurs. and the slowly going the way of the american buffalo (to mix metaphors).</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>my email addy is gyromx [at] mindspring [dot] com</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>this time to salt lake city. 2 years ago i would've never even considered visiting or passing through. but i met a few really great kids. who have a great home. now i love going through there. and i can't wait to live there with them. and i can't wait to get out of this god forsaken place.</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>i did some traveling. was disconnected from the digital interweb for the most part. sat on a train for like 30 hours. and haven't really felt like writing on this. sorry. it'll come back i'm sure.</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p><a href="http://www.ambientdevices.com/cat/index.html">http://www.ambientdevices.com/cat/index.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/archives/003992.php">http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/archives/003992.php</a></p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>dan wood is a real class act. i've always loved watson. it was prolly the first app that really defined the difference between os 9 and os x for me. it's sad to see it go. i tried using sherlock the other day, but it just felt wrong. so here's to hoping that someone clones it. maybe they'll call it <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professor_Moriarty">Moriarty</a>. oh yeh, i'm mirroring the .dmg of watson 1.7.5 here. as far as i know, it's the last version he released. other people should mirror it, too, to share the load.</p> <strong>UPDATE</strong>: dan has since put a <a href="http://www.karelia.com/files/Watson_1.7.5.dmg">free .dmg of watson</a> up on the karelia site. <blockquote> <p>So ... as of today, Watson (bumps and bruises and all, but still in decent shape) is now freely available. But the catch is, we can't make a new version that doesn't require entering a registration code; we don't have the source to Watson anymore. But we can give out a registration code that anybody is welcome to use.</p> <p>So here's the deal. Get a copy of Watson from a friend, or look for it somewhere on the Internet, as Karelia can't provide it directly. (The latest version, for instance, is available on the Yahoo! Watson Users Group, but if somebody wants to host a mirror of it, I'll post the URL here.) Then launch it and choose "Register Watson..." under the "Watson" menu.</p> <p> * Enter your name and (optionally) your organization.<br><br> * In the E-mail address field, enter:<br><br> nobody@karelia.com<br><br> * And in the Registration field, enter:<br><br> BNVQTTW 4P3SMC7 R7L8S3V 1XGKGG7A </p> <p>(Or, select the text of this message and drag into the registration window.) And that's it! Remember, this is unsupported software.</p> </blockquote> <p>class act.</p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p>i imagine it'll be all of the blogosphere (with good reason) real soon. so to contribute to the mob mentality, here it is: <a href="http://www.pentagonstrike.co.uk/flash.htm">the pentagon on september 11, 2001</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/veganstraightedge/153386333/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/78/153386333_b7d457e52a.jpg" alt="pentagon attack on september 11, 2001"></a></p>Posted by Shane Becker on
<p><a href="http://nosoftwarepatents.com/en/m/intro/index.html">http://nosoftwarepatents.com/en/m/intro/index.html</a> on board is linus (linux), monty (MySQL) and rasmus (php). all power to the people.</p>