by cameron | Dec 26, 2006 | Uncategorized
Maybe he couldn’t find Clive Owen when he needed him.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ukgB2_AhkQ]
Speaking of deals with the devil… Happy Festivus. By the way, here’s the background on why we have celebrations this time of year, just in case some of you out there still think it has something to do with a little Jewish baby whose followers managed to do a deal with the devil (in the form of the Roman Emperor Constantine) 300 years later, getting themselves a massive army and the power to wipe out their enemies… not to mention almost all trace of rational thinking and humour for the next 1500 years.
Ok, back to watching the Frontline series I got for Festivus, easily the best Aussie TV ever. WAY ahead of its time.
by cameron | Dec 21, 2006 | Uncategorized
As yesterday (Dec 20) was the anniversary of Carl Sagan‘s death, I think it’s fitting that tonight we discuss his life and contributions to humanity. If you want to join me on the show, then let me know in the comments section below. We’ll kick-off about 9.30pm AEDT. Check out the shownotes here. I remember visiting Ithaca, NY, a few years ago and doing the tour of the “Pace The Space” monument.
I was ten when Sagan’s TV show “Cosmos” came out in 1980 and I remember watching it in awe. His ability to communicate how mind-boggling yet logical the processes of evolution and the creation of the universe were/are, helped destroy the last vestiges of my Catholic upbringing, far more than anything I was taught at school. Ah, the power of television used for good and not evil!
Watch Carl explain 4 Billion years of evolution.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMHNnhAEDN4]
And remember Fat Boy Slim’s version?
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLKH-t7HBkY]
by cameron | Dec 20, 2006 | Uncategorized
I’m introducing my kids to Season One of Get Smart this morning before school because I figured it’s about time they understood why I always say “Good thinking 99”. Reading up on this history of the series on Wikipedia I learned about a new movie version due to go into production in early 2007 which will star Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway. Carl Birkmeyer from the WouldYouBelieve.com Get Smart site has written a pretty disparaging review of the movie script and his criticisms sound valid. I can imagine Carell playing Max but, as Carl says, they need to get the character right. And to do that the producers need to get Mel Brooks involved. How can you possibly make Get Smart without Mel Brooks? Unfortunately Don Adams passed away last year so he won’t be providing a cameo. Here’s an interesting obituary about him.
by cameron | Dec 18, 2006 | Podcast, Uncategorized
I’ve been using iArt for a few months to get missing mp3 art. But I have found something better. Dave and Knightwise talked about it on Global Geek Podcast #30. It’s called TuneSleeve and I’ll tell you a few of the reasons why I like it.
1. It has an option to delete the current art and replace it with new art – this is important because iTunes has been flaking out on the art side of things for the last couple of revs and my art is more screwed up than a Muslim working in the White House.
2. Even while it is download art automatically, it shows you the art is has pulled up for each album as well as any art that it couldn’t find (because, for example, your tags aren’t complete). But this is the coolest bit – it has a little search tool built into each missing art box. You can click on that and it will automatically bring up a search page with a list of artwork options. You can drag the one you want into TuneSleeve and it attaches it! Very slick.
For bringing me this piece of album art goodness, I am declaring The Global Geek Podcast my random feed of the day.
by cameron | Dec 15, 2006 | Uncategorized
Reading up on Lord Stevens’ report on the death of Diana and Dodi this morning and it lead me to searching for Mohammed Al Fayed’s response. This is turn lead me his blog which looks pretty new. I’ve invited him to come on the show to discuss the report in depth. I personally expect the British establishment to cover up any wrongdoings in such a case, so Lord Steven’s report means little. The only way to get the truth on this affair would be to have a wholly independent inquiry and I don’t know how you make something like that happen, especially so long after the event. So much of the evidence and witnesses have been “misplaced” by now.
by cameron | Dec 14, 2006 | Uncategorized
Richard Giles tells me his start-up, Scouta, is looking for a limited number of beta users. Go sign up at Scouta.com. Looks pretty cool. I think he’s onto something big.
