and I found it - on eBay. (Witness the text ad on the right side)


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've just decided to give up on PC games. It's just not worth the effort. I was almost weaned, and then got suckered in by HalfLife 2. Or, more specifically, CounterStrike Source. (HL2 still has the *annoying* endless linear storytelling. And since most narrative sequences are not using cut scenes, but the engine, somehow it's OK to not let me skip ( Read more... )

All this started as a reply to a post on Princess FixIT's blog. Since it turned longish, I decided to post it here instead. For those of you who really don't like RTFA, here's a quick summary: "Big City Liberals don't get the ordinary person. Try to ( Read more... )

Have you seen Eminems new video yet? No? Do it - even if you don't like his music. I don't either. But it's the most powerful message about this election I've seen so far. Look here for versions in every movie format imaginable.

I know I'll be wearing a black hoodie come election day!

I've come to the conclusion that George Bush is going to win the election. Why? Well, it started this morning, when vince told me he was convinced Kerry was going to win by a large margin.

Then, later today, I stumbled upon Steven Johnsons article saying that Kerry will win. Being exact, he predicts even the electoral vote as 299/239 in Kerry's ( Read more... )

Turns out Halloween this year falls on a Sunday - which seems to be a big problem for a lot of people in the south, according to this CNN articleNow I could - sort of - understand how a Christian might have a problem with Halloween. I might even understand how an intolerant Christian (side rant - how can you be Christian and intolerant? Ever bother ( Read more... )

I'm in LA for almost four months now. And it all felt nice, if maybe a bit empty. I was having fun, catching a movie with colleagues from time to time, going out eating - all sorts of things ( Read more... )

Yesterday, at work: "If you want to know the temparature, just get in your car and drive to the next bank - they have a display".

Indeed - nobody walks in this city.

So I'm finally given in to the little voice in my head nagging me to play more poker. Ever since I had my first poker game at princessfixit's castle, I was fascinated by it. (Hey - I won money. That's enough to capture my attention ( Read more... )

Yes, yes. I know. I've been neglecting my LJ. Sorry. Keep in mind it's summer, I freshly moved to California, and my in-laws are in town. Lately, I've been itching to add some more stuff to my blog, so chances are I will be coming back soon.

In the meantime, to keep you entertained, here's a link to a classic game of my youth. It's an entire game ( Read more... )