August 2008
37 posts
Daniel Eran Dilger Explains 64-Bit →
That guy explains everything so clearly.
Harmless Jokes Often lead to pain when told to... →
Apps For J. Ray
Recently, J. Ray of Chasing Famy and Many Boffins Died bought herself a Mac Mini. As luck would have it, she also snagged herself an iPod Touch. Here is my list of applications that I suggest that she look into for her Mac and iPod.
Mac Apps: Growl - Visual notices. Perian - Watch weird video files in Quicktime. Flip4Mac - Watch WMV in Quicktime. Quinn - A falling block game. Seashore - Basic...
IRC on the Touch
My prayers have been answered by the Dev Gods. Rooms has been released as the first IRC client for the iPod Touch and iPhone. $0.99 is a bargain.
Now!
CNN says Obama has selected Joe Biden as his... →
As a Delawarian, I have one thing to say: “Goddamnit.”
Well, there's your problem.
Grant: Canada fails pretty hard at the summer Olympics.
Charlie: Hats can't win gold medals.
The Times They are A-Changin'
I just listened to the 09/12/2001 episode of Loveline. Reliving the immense grief that the country felt in the aftermath of Nine Eleven is a little surreal. Seven years later, the attack on the world trade center is a distant memory. I remember that day in a lot of detail, but it seems like it happened so very long ago.
Since then, I went through high school, graduated, went through college,...
Tumble on by...
Tumble, the iPhone/Touch app, is actually a fairly sexy Tumblr client. Check it.
Diphenhydramine →
Goddamn! That shit is actually really scary. I am only taking a half dose from now on. Pills scare me.
Many Boffins Died To Bring You This Podcast →
J. Ray has a new podcast. She likes the puns.
Vote for Marty's Paint Job →
Vote Urnge.
Are Macs More Expensive? Let’s Do the Math Once... →
Harry McCracken uses logic. He is my hero.
(Via Gruber)
“I saw her from the corner when she turned and doubled back, and started...”
– Nadine by Chuck Berry
“White kids love hip hop and Axl, tractors and Rambo, playing ‘Unreal...”
– White Kids Love Hip Hop by mc chris
WatchPilot: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
If you haven’t seen The Sarah Connor Chronicles, watch the pilot. Seriously, it is fantastic.
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Tetris for the iPhone and iPod Touch →
I am a Tetris slut. Totally worth the $10. You should forgo the free clone due to the floaty controls. As with the iPod 5G port, EA did a bang up job on the iPhone/Touch version.
Grant's Movie Ratings →
I watch a lot of movies. You can see on this list which ones I like.
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Summer Glau talks to SFX →
A pretty interesting interview. She talks a bit about the robot lovin’ that might come to pass in the coming episodes. I, for one, cannot wait for season two. Fantastic show.
(Via Whedonesque)
Movie Monday Database →
Over the past three years, we have done thirty movies. I would suggest doing Movie Monday for everyone.
Step 1: Get a friend.
Step 2: Get a movie.
Step 3: Watch the movie on a Monday.
Step 4: Rinse, Repeat
Switching over to GrantBrunner.com
The old URL will still work, but you should change your bookmark to GrantBrunner.com. Welcome to the future.
Brazil nut effect →
That’s fucked up. Also, that explains a lot.
“Joy’s 2000 essay “Why the future doesn’t need us” argues...”
– Transhumanism - Wikipedia
“Males between the ages of 20-24 have suicide rate that is seven times higher than women. In 2003, a study showed that 202,500 males and 34,000 females between the ages of 20 and 24 committed suicide.” -Wikipedia on Gender Differences
Jesus, that is some depressing stuff right there.
Gender differences →
The accuracy and amount of bias is up for debate, but I find it fascinating.
Nintendo releases third-party sales chart, NPD... →
Fuck all ya’ll! Could the haters be more incorrect? I don’t know if it is possible. I’d just like to say that I called the Nintendo DS *AND* the Nintendo Wii’s success. I called it before we even saw the prototypes. A good portion of the media were a bunch of naysayers, and those fuckers were all wrong. Way to go, guys.
The “Wii doesn’t sell any games”...
“It was never clear to me if the shot was offered up by a necromancer, or someone...”
– Jerry Holkins
I dream of one day having the ability to form sentences like Jerry. His style is beyond description. I am merely in awe.
Rabies →
“The period between infection and the first flu-like symptoms is normally two to twelve weeks, but can be as long as two years. Soon after, the symptoms expand to slight or partial paralysis, cerebral dysfunction, anxiety, insomnia, confusion, agitation, abnormal behavior, paranoia, terror, hallucinations, progressing to delirium.” -Wikipedia
Holy hydrophobia, Batman! Rabies is...
Win at Rock Paper Scissors →
Brilliant. I will be the ultimate RPS champion!
Terminator Salvation Teaser Trailer →
I saw the teaser in front of The Dark Knight, and it got me super pumped. To be fair, I am a ridiculous Terminator fanboy.
“She hips me to the bands she likes. I couldn’t be more clueless. Every...”
– Nrrrd Grrrl by mc chris
On saying goodbye. →
Wil Shipley talks about clichés, denial, and loss. He expressed everything I’m feeling right now.