A picture I didn't take

Diopt(r)ic Serie: do throw glances out of the window
Originally uploaded by Webgol.

I didn't take this shot, but I really like it. Go to flickr and expand your mind.

contest

I have two pro flickr accounts to give away (valued at about $25 USD). You'll get 2 gigs of uploads a month and unlimited pictures and sets. All you have to do is put your name (or initials) in the comments section and I'll pull a name out of a hat. You'll need to own a digital camera, otherwise, what's the point?

Wader

it's 2:49 and I can't sleep

So I got myself active and ordered a book. I created a book of my own pictures using the ultra cool iPhoto. It was easy and fun. I bought a medium sized (8"x6") soft-cover book with 73 pictures and 34 pages. The total was $16 USD. Shipping was $5. After tax and shipping I think it'll be about $35 CND. It'll be worth it if it looks cool. I can't wait till my own brand spanking new publication like coffee table book arrives in the mail. Weeeeee.

Anyhow, time for bed again.

Ciao
Wader

Two links...

Firstly... The seal hunt is on! YES

here

and second... TV is coming to cell phones

here

That's all for now.

Wader

friend of a font.

In class right now trying in vain to print of some pictures for a philanthropic student project... stumbled across this. It's a free font site with 300 fonts... all truetype and all really bloody cool. If you're a designer or like bitchin fonts, this site is for you.

Wader

My flickr stream

Blue saturation
Originally uploaded by wader.

I've finally done it. I have broken the 2000 mark on my flickr site. Over 2000 people have logged onto my stream and looked at my pictures. People from all over the world, even one leaving a comment in a different language. It's a unique medium because it transcends language, it's a visual medium that knows no bounds.

The picture to the right has been viewed 130 alone (the number one viewed picture in my stream).

In other news, the first term is almost over and things are getting hairy. Today we had a three hour staff meeting and I didn't think it would ever end. We have a new late policy... every teacher will close the door at the ring of the bell. We then decide what to do with students; if it's chronic then we move to disciplinary actions with the administration. I wonder if we should care or worry about attendance at all?

Anyhow, it's time for me to make dinner. Have a great night all (day).

Wader

Rocket Man

waiting for my rocket to come
Originally uploaded by *raffaella.

Scanning the skies looking at oncoming traffic. Dashing photo! Thank you R.

I hate marking (unrelated).

And, for an entire photo set of me, check me out here

Wader

yellow mellow

yellow submarine
Originally uploaded by *raffaella.

that's right!!!

Wader

P.S. that's what they call it.

My Audience Review of Sahara

I have my own opinions, as always, but I think that today -rather the spouting off about what a plotless excuse to have a sidekick have a homo-erotic fixation with the lead Sahara apparently was- I will give you what I perceived as the reactions around me to be; or, what the people around R and I would have said when interviewed in the lobby by the studio so that their exuberance for the film could be turned into a commercial a couple weeks after release (translation, these people liked the movie, they're normal. Hey, you're normal too!!! Perhaps you'll like it like these normal people did).

Think of that laugh that only comes from the mentally retarded and the drunk. That laugh that is deep, bellows, and echos in the whole theatre. I man behind us was so thoroughly enjoying this -a movie that's plot had more holes in it then every bullet to that was expelled from a gun and pierced through something during the duration of the movie (a fuck load)- movie that he had to comment on the movie or replay a line that was just said; for example, Matthew's character (we're on a first name basis) might say something like "well, that was fun," man behind would then laugh heartily and say "that was fun," in an ironic, that McConaughey is so witty, kind of way. Poor example as I can't remember anything that he said anytime he spoke as he simply couldn't be heard over the grinding of my teeth.

At this time I would also like to apologize for any bruises on R's legs, as every time some fucking in-bred in the theatre opened their mouth all that came out was something that was anything but funny and in return I would uncontrollably grab her leg and simultaneously blood vessels would explode in my eyes. If you're going to talk, be funny. I tell my students that, perhaps you'll remember, "no talking during the movie, unless you're making fun of it." Here is an example of acceptalbe; you been watching Mystery Alaska and the guy prematurely ejaculates in the cab of the truck, you say (and this is something friend DF said in the old Lido) "is skating is good, but he could use some work on the stick handling." When said loud enough it was able to get the best laugh from the theatre of the entire movie. An example of unacceptable theatre talking; "hu, he's going to take the car," or "I don't get it." or "is that Matthew Perry?" or "what'd I miss" or "that's so funny" or "ha ha ha my stupid little laser pointer is on the screen, and I'm retarded."

The ladies beside R were quite interesting too. Periodically leaving (presumably) to get another extra-mega-uber-large bucket of popcorn to fill the faces to expand there already largess waistlines. They too liked the movie.

The buzz when leaving the theatre was one of enjoyment. People seemed to be talking about the movie as we left, and if you are not a fan of actors that are able to act, or movies that have plots or believability, I can see why they enjoyed the movie such as they did. As one enthusiastic movie goer said, "that rocked."

Wader

P.S. I didn't mind the movie. I thought the movie viewers were funnier then the movie. It was a good summer-time big-budget movie that was big loud and not too painful to watch.
P.P.S. I think I'm using the hyphen wrong. Any advice would be helpful.

The Power Was Out

Can you believe it? In this day and age the power was not flowing through the glorious lines.

Wader

P.S. the power is on again.

Petitions.

I found this article on the Mike Matas blog (and another prominent blogger trying to drum up more support on Aaron Swartz's blog here). It talks about the grass root effort to save the best show on TV, Arrested Development.

Then I checked www.petitiononline.com and found this petition. If you haven't seen it I highly recommend that you watch a few shows and sign the petition, or take my word and join the 35000 that have already signed.

I also found this one demanding that Ashley Simpson stop singing, modeling, acting, recording... really to just. stop.

That's what's funny tonight (not the Arrested Development bit, that's serious, and it's not a bit, but the show itself it hilarious. I guess the show is funny but the situation isn't. Life is so unfair).

Wader

Watching QEFTSG

So I was watching Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Here's what I liked and what I now want...

A tea light headboard, so cool
A sports coat, white, small checkered hounds tooth
A tri-colour ribbon belt with a simply hoop clasp
Green tinted windows (on a commercial for the new Magnum, not Zoolander, the Car)
Some kind of high quality skin product (Neutrogena commercial)
Some nice sun glasses

I'm glad that I'm not affected by advertising.
Anyhow, that's all for now. It was a good episode.

Wader

Under the Bridge

Under the Bridge
Originally uploaded by wader.

It's late and I'm going to bed. This picture taken under the Taylor Bridge. The sun was going down; the eternal light to great unknown was fading.

Check out my pictures, I've posted a bunch. If you sign up for a free flickr account you can look at my pictures at full quality, comment (it's what keeps me going), and post your own pictures from your digital camera or slides.

Bed time is now.

Wader

How to wash your face

If you haven't gotten into podcasts yet this one will help to get you started. How to wash you face with CBC's Tod Maffin. It's only three minutes.

CLICK HERE