Within days of the downgrade of 2.0 to 1.5 being released, Sony has announced another update. As a deliberate counter to the possibility of running homebrewed software on the PSP, this new update is specifically for plugging the programming holes that allow the downgrading procedure.
Sony says that this is to prevent unintended use of the equipment and that running homebrewed software on the PSP invalidates one's warranty.
And I say SO WHAT SONY!!!
Consider: once one purchases a system, especially at the price that this nice, hefty lil' hunk of hardware with a battery life worse than my truck with the lights left on while I go in to get another set of batteries for my t.v. remotes, they have the right to do whatever the please with that piece of hardware, so long as it does not result in illegal activities. Certainly this is not activity intended by Sony and should in fact invalidate the warranty. I can accept that, and ultimately I think that anyone who wants to run this risk by using homemade software should accept it.
But really, getting this... well, almost juvenile and pugilistic about it... does not seem to show you guys as being the unworried, monolithic, corporate powerhouse that you percieve yourselves as. There are so many possibilities for squeezing so much more functionality out of such a versatile machine, why work hard to shut down these avenues of ingenuity that could result in more PSP units being sold? It seems like an almost smarter business standpoint to claim to be trying close these holes and really just leave them open than getting almost violent about it.
I could guarantee beyond the shadow of any doubt that once something like the PSP could be shown to have as many practical applications as entertainment uses, I'm sure that many more units would be sold. Heck, you go as far as to throw in a battery that will last longer than an asthmatic smoking marathon-runner and you'd have the perfect hand-held machine.
Friday, September 30, 2005
Thursday, September 29, 2005
PSP Firmware Downgrade: 2.0 to 1.5 has been achieved!!!
To all those as interested in utilizing homebrew software on your PSP as I am, you might want to check out this link:
http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/downgrade_psp_2.cfm
I have regreted it ever since I accidentally upgraded my firmware to 1.52 and now it seems possible to downgrade to 1.5 without bricking your PSP! With many successessful reports of following this procedure, I plan on downgrading my PSP later this evening. I'll give a report on it later tonight or tomorrow morning and let everyone know how it went.
http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/downgrade_psp_2.cfm
I have regreted it ever since I accidentally upgraded my firmware to 1.52 and now it seems possible to downgrade to 1.5 without bricking your PSP! With many successessful reports of following this procedure, I plan on downgrading my PSP later this evening. I'll give a report on it later tonight or tomorrow morning and let everyone know how it went.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
The Progressive Dumbing Down of Education
It really is amazing what people don't know anymore.
This statement is not generation-specific, however. I see this in the kids of today, my parents think that about my generation, my parents' parents believe that about them, and so on. I'm not going to be mean and say that it stands to reason that as time goes on, naturally, there will be more things to be known. And there will ultimately be noone able to know it all. That stands to reason, and I'm not going to beat that dead horse. It would be a non-issue of sorts.
What troubles me, really, is the quality of today's teachers (or lack thereof). I know in Georgia in particular that teachers are in especially short supply for the relative demand. To compensate for this, the standards on what it takes to be a teacher have been lowered, and only compounds the lack of quality teaching. No student should ever walk into a classroom and feel like "Man, I know more than the teacher." Even though these standards are being ratcheted back up, its still a long way back up.
Another thing that has shot the quality of education in the foot is our illustrious leader's "No Child Left Behind" nonsense that has become more of a hinderance than a help. Sounds like "par for the course" for our president. Out of the teachers that I have ever talked to, all it results in is yet more standardized testing that teachers have hve to worry about helping their pupils prepare for and detracts from genuine teaching and learning (for those instructors capable of doing such).
Much of my experience is limited strictly to Georgia, but there is evidence of such problems all over the country. No wonder Georgia is one of the states with the lowest collective SAT scores. No wonder America is producing less and less scientist and engineers thn other countries. We're getting worse and worse in the areas of math and science especially. I guess everyone in America is going to be a millionaire or pop-star and Japan is going to design our TVs and equipment.
This statement is not generation-specific, however. I see this in the kids of today, my parents think that about my generation, my parents' parents believe that about them, and so on. I'm not going to be mean and say that it stands to reason that as time goes on, naturally, there will be more things to be known. And there will ultimately be noone able to know it all. That stands to reason, and I'm not going to beat that dead horse. It would be a non-issue of sorts.
What troubles me, really, is the quality of today's teachers (or lack thereof). I know in Georgia in particular that teachers are in especially short supply for the relative demand. To compensate for this, the standards on what it takes to be a teacher have been lowered, and only compounds the lack of quality teaching. No student should ever walk into a classroom and feel like "Man, I know more than the teacher." Even though these standards are being ratcheted back up, its still a long way back up.
Another thing that has shot the quality of education in the foot is our illustrious leader's "No Child Left Behind" nonsense that has become more of a hinderance than a help. Sounds like "par for the course" for our president. Out of the teachers that I have ever talked to, all it results in is yet more standardized testing that teachers have hve to worry about helping their pupils prepare for and detracts from genuine teaching and learning (for those instructors capable of doing such).
Much of my experience is limited strictly to Georgia, but there is evidence of such problems all over the country. No wonder Georgia is one of the states with the lowest collective SAT scores. No wonder America is producing less and less scientist and engineers thn other countries. We're getting worse and worse in the areas of math and science especially. I guess everyone in America is going to be a millionaire or pop-star and Japan is going to design our TVs and equipment.
Monday, September 26, 2005
Limbaugh: Evil Or Hypocrite...? Or Just Plain Off His Nut!?!
On my way back home this afternoon, I did something I usually try and avoid: listen to Rush Limbaugh. Now, I do not think he is evil per se, so let's avoid the frivilous attempts at suing me for slander. But even regularly listening fans of Rush have to admit that this man is obviously a little off-kilter at the very least.
I'll avoid mentioning all the stuff pertaining to his hypocritical drug scandal. That is one horse that really has been beaten into the ground. Oh, and concerning that, yes, I do in fact think that Rush Limbaugh is a Janus-styled two-faced hypocrite.
But evil... I can't really say that I've known or heard of Rush doing anything evil. After all, that would imply doing something and Rush Limbaugh really isn't going to do anything more than talk. I've noticed for much of the last year or so he keeps refferring to Guantanamo Bay / Gitmo as "Club Gitmo," trying to downplay a lot of what goes on there. Wether or not you think everyone that's there needs to be there... let's set that aside for the moment. To hear him describe it, its a country club resort for everyone there, so it sounds like a place one would want to go on vacation. And obviously if Rush has been so stressed during recent years that he has resorted to the drug use which he has so condemned for many years, he obviously needs a vacation. I personally want to see Rush Limbaugh do time behind bars at "Club Gitmo" wearing one of those damn shirts of his. Heck, I would like to see or hear him do something other than sit behind his "glorious EIB mike" and sit in his "Genghis-Kahn throne." And this is no exaggeration. I did hear him refer to his "Genghis-Kahn throne" on air today and he has never shut up about his "Golden (Idol) EIB Mike." All I have to say is if they are going to poke fun at a place where people are detained for prolonged periods without trial and interrogated with questionable methods, maybe they aren't so damn excellent after all.
Just a little something for all you "neo-cons" to think about. You might want to choose another label too. "Neo-Con" sounds like a new Hasbro gimmick for the "Transformers" toy line to me.
I'll avoid mentioning all the stuff pertaining to his hypocritical drug scandal. That is one horse that really has been beaten into the ground. Oh, and concerning that, yes, I do in fact think that Rush Limbaugh is a Janus-styled two-faced hypocrite.
But evil... I can't really say that I've known or heard of Rush doing anything evil. After all, that would imply doing something and Rush Limbaugh really isn't going to do anything more than talk. I've noticed for much of the last year or so he keeps refferring to Guantanamo Bay / Gitmo as "Club Gitmo," trying to downplay a lot of what goes on there. Wether or not you think everyone that's there needs to be there... let's set that aside for the moment. To hear him describe it, its a country club resort for everyone there, so it sounds like a place one would want to go on vacation. And obviously if Rush has been so stressed during recent years that he has resorted to the drug use which he has so condemned for many years, he obviously needs a vacation. I personally want to see Rush Limbaugh do time behind bars at "Club Gitmo" wearing one of those damn shirts of his. Heck, I would like to see or hear him do something other than sit behind his "glorious EIB mike" and sit in his "Genghis-Kahn throne." And this is no exaggeration. I did hear him refer to his "Genghis-Kahn throne" on air today and he has never shut up about his "Golden (Idol) EIB Mike." All I have to say is if they are going to poke fun at a place where people are detained for prolonged periods without trial and interrogated with questionable methods, maybe they aren't so damn excellent after all.
Just a little something for all you "neo-cons" to think about. You might want to choose another label too. "Neo-Con" sounds like a new Hasbro gimmick for the "Transformers" toy line to me.
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Theoretical Theology
As I have said before many times, I consider myself to be a Christian. I am not, however, religious. To me, being religious carries with it implications of blind adherance to the rhetoric of others. As you can imagine, when I try to explain this to others (considering I live below the "bible-belt) I tend to get in a little bit of trouble.
But think for a second, for the most part when you go to church, you are listening to someone else read to you and give you their interpretation on what it is they are reading. A lot of times, from my own experience, they are telling you what they think something is because "it just is that way" since they were told it was that way as a child, in bible college by their instructors, and so on. Rarely do many preachers seem to be scholarly enough to do their own research and try to reach their own conclusions or, at very least, reaffirm that in which they already believe.
That is why I don't go to church unless I'm invited to a wedding or funeral. I am not saying you shouldn't go to church if you feel like you get something from it. I just don't get any spiritual sustenance from the experience, because when I sit in front of some preachers, it doesn't seem like what they are telling me comes from heart and honest faith, but from memory and rehearsal.
Earlier this year one of the few preachers... I should say teachers rather, died on my birthday. Doctor Eugene Scott. If you get a chance to read or listen to any of his work, you really should. It wasn't until I began listening to him a few years ago that my faith became renewed and I began, albeit slowly to do my own research into the bible as well as metaphysics and the occult. I think what did it for me was that teacher attitude and his scholarly mannerisms. He spoke and it didn't feel like sitting in front of a recording being replayed.
That's why on Sunday, the one day of the week I ever seem to get any real reading and study in, I say my prayers, meditate, and think the thoughts that usually escape me.
But think for a second, for the most part when you go to church, you are listening to someone else read to you and give you their interpretation on what it is they are reading. A lot of times, from my own experience, they are telling you what they think something is because "it just is that way" since they were told it was that way as a child, in bible college by their instructors, and so on. Rarely do many preachers seem to be scholarly enough to do their own research and try to reach their own conclusions or, at very least, reaffirm that in which they already believe.
That is why I don't go to church unless I'm invited to a wedding or funeral. I am not saying you shouldn't go to church if you feel like you get something from it. I just don't get any spiritual sustenance from the experience, because when I sit in front of some preachers, it doesn't seem like what they are telling me comes from heart and honest faith, but from memory and rehearsal.
Earlier this year one of the few preachers... I should say teachers rather, died on my birthday. Doctor Eugene Scott. If you get a chance to read or listen to any of his work, you really should. It wasn't until I began listening to him a few years ago that my faith became renewed and I began, albeit slowly to do my own research into the bible as well as metaphysics and the occult. I think what did it for me was that teacher attitude and his scholarly mannerisms. He spoke and it didn't feel like sitting in front of a recording being replayed.
That's why on Sunday, the one day of the week I ever seem to get any real reading and study in, I say my prayers, meditate, and think the thoughts that usually escape me.
Friday, September 23, 2005
4-Day Weekend Forecast For Georgia Students: Partly Sunny With A Chance Of Tragedy...
I was just informed by my brother that his principal at the high-school announced over the intercom this afternoon that, due to the forcasted rise in gas prices next week, school would be cancelled for next Monday and Tuesday. This announcement came down from Governor Perdue himself earlier this afternoon.
The students of course rejoiced at the thought of a four-day weekend, for whatever reason. Back when I was that age and in high-school, I would have as well.
I just implore that the students remember the cause for those extra days off.
The hurricanes.
The people driven from house and home.
The people whose lives will ultimately be lost to this weather-based tragedy.
And the economic strain this country will feel in the immediate months to come, and the reprecussions that will still be felt years down the road.
The students of course rejoiced at the thought of a four-day weekend, for whatever reason. Back when I was that age and in high-school, I would have as well.
I just implore that the students remember the cause for those extra days off.
The hurricanes.
The people driven from house and home.
The people whose lives will ultimately be lost to this weather-based tragedy.
And the economic strain this country will feel in the immediate months to come, and the reprecussions that will still be felt years down the road.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Real Life Caught Me Again... But I'm Free!
I know I said it before, but I swear, at least one daily update in the future! I hope.
I'm not going to lie about it. Between my written and hands-on final for my Cisco class, helping out others with their problems, and looking into a part-time job, its tough to keep my head above water. When you throw on top of that trying to sneak in a little time for relaxation and my creative persuits, its no wonder that you haven't heard from me in over a week.
I apologize.
It won't happen again unless there's an emergency.
That said, time to move on to another subject.
The rash of hurricanes.
This really has been one heck of a year for hurricanes. After Huricane Katrina had its way with the Gulf Coast, we're already up to the "R's" in our naming scheme as Hurricane Rita bears down on Texas like its waiting to get paid. What is it with female-named hurricanes and the Gulf Coast? I didn't mean to say that they're only doing it because they had female names, but ...
There's already talking about Rita being a full-on "national disaster" and I've got to tell you, there is no way it will be anything less. I've already stocked up on gas and plan on keeping my tank filled until next week. Gas in my area is predicted to hit the $4.20 a gallon mark by this time next week. Note: I am not trying to scare people into a last minute rush and riot at the pumps. I am not trying to fearmonger people into buying more fuel. I am merely informing you as to what I have heard and stating that I plan on trying to be prepared. This time, with so many more oil platforms and processing facilities in Texas being out of commission, I understand a sizable jump, but I don't like it. I also don't think it really should be quite that high. I will admit that I only have an Associate's Degree in Business Administration and have not had a chance to do nearly as much research into this as the talented economists that appear on CNN and typically thumb their noses at anyone in a less-expensive suit than their own. I personally think that $3.80 a gallon, while still a very steep price, is more reasonable than $4.20 a gallon.
And to those people in other countries who are tired of hearing Americans "whine every time gas jumps," I have two words for you.
Bite.
Me.
I'm not going to lie about it. Between my written and hands-on final for my Cisco class, helping out others with their problems, and looking into a part-time job, its tough to keep my head above water. When you throw on top of that trying to sneak in a little time for relaxation and my creative persuits, its no wonder that you haven't heard from me in over a week.
I apologize.
It won't happen again unless there's an emergency.
That said, time to move on to another subject.
The rash of hurricanes.
This really has been one heck of a year for hurricanes. After Huricane Katrina had its way with the Gulf Coast, we're already up to the "R's" in our naming scheme as Hurricane Rita bears down on Texas like its waiting to get paid. What is it with female-named hurricanes and the Gulf Coast? I didn't mean to say that they're only doing it because they had female names, but ...
There's already talking about Rita being a full-on "national disaster" and I've got to tell you, there is no way it will be anything less. I've already stocked up on gas and plan on keeping my tank filled until next week. Gas in my area is predicted to hit the $4.20 a gallon mark by this time next week. Note: I am not trying to scare people into a last minute rush and riot at the pumps. I am not trying to fearmonger people into buying more fuel. I am merely informing you as to what I have heard and stating that I plan on trying to be prepared. This time, with so many more oil platforms and processing facilities in Texas being out of commission, I understand a sizable jump, but I don't like it. I also don't think it really should be quite that high. I will admit that I only have an Associate's Degree in Business Administration and have not had a chance to do nearly as much research into this as the talented economists that appear on CNN and typically thumb their noses at anyone in a less-expensive suit than their own. I personally think that $3.80 a gallon, while still a very steep price, is more reasonable than $4.20 a gallon.
And to those people in other countries who are tired of hearing Americans "whine every time gas jumps," I have two words for you.
Bite.
Me.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
He's Big, But Not Blue, But He's BACK!
Sorry to my... I don't know... 17 readers for my absence for the last week. I'm not going to lie. I was depressed and had a lot to do, so the few minutes I had to update I really just didn't feel like it.
But I'm all better now. Honest. I've worked through the issues I had, and I'm back, better than ever. But a few things are going to change about the blog so just bear with me a minute while I outline the changes.
Firstly, all previous weekly or twice-weekly columns are off. Anything that would have been addressed in them will be addressed in regular posts. I might do regular column-series, or specials, but the others are off for now.
Second, I will do a daily post. Honest. Some days it might not be much more than a "Hi. Still here, not dead yet" but there will be at least one post per day. May the good lord strike some bad person down if I'm lying.
Well, I've got to go for the moment. Studying for a Cisco test at the moment, but when I get back, I've got a doozy of a post about FEMA and our (impending) newest Supreme Court member.
Ciao for now.
But I'm all better now. Honest. I've worked through the issues I had, and I'm back, better than ever. But a few things are going to change about the blog so just bear with me a minute while I outline the changes.
Firstly, all previous weekly or twice-weekly columns are off. Anything that would have been addressed in them will be addressed in regular posts. I might do regular column-series, or specials, but the others are off for now.
Second, I will do a daily post. Honest. Some days it might not be much more than a "Hi. Still here, not dead yet" but there will be at least one post per day. May the good lord strike some bad person down if I'm lying.
Well, I've got to go for the moment. Studying for a Cisco test at the moment, but when I get back, I've got a doozy of a post about FEMA and our (impending) newest Supreme Court member.
Ciao for now.
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
FEMA: Feverishly Expanding Messes Always!
Once again, I do not believe what I am not hearing on the mainstream news. Well, I can believe it, I just hoped that I wouldn't not be hearing it. Let me start off this post by again saying that pray for those harmed by the storm, and pray for us all.
Right now I am hearing some very alarming reports about what FEMA is doing. I have heard of three confirmed reports from Louisiana that in three parishes the local law enforcement are in gunpoint standoffs with FEMA officials, refusing to allow them in. And with some of the other reports and stories coming in from other places, I am not at all surprised.
In one area where FEMA had already taken over, three trucks donated by Wal-Mart (not a company that I'm overly fond of, but still a nce gesture) full of water were turned away saying that they were not needed. Emergency lines of communication in the area were severed. Even fuel trucks that came in were met with difficulties from FEMA. Apparently while county officials were trying to get fuel into the county, fuel lines were severed. It got to where the official ordered these lines repaired and gaurded at gunpoint by the local law enforcement which was given strict orders not to let anyone interfer with the operation of those lines under any circumstances!
And God bless him for that!
When did we become so codependent on the federal government that we would let them come in and do such blatantly harmful and stupid things? Yes, it is stupid to turn back trucks of water that in fact were needed and should have been let in. Local officials were elected to design failsafes and contigiencies for their constituents for situations such as this. I'm not saying that the government should not be allowed to help, but if their performance in this case is any indication, its going to take so long for the fed to get the military and others in to help with evacuation and repairs and whatnot.
How is it that other such hurricanes can be responded to much more expediently and efficiently, but this one, this one was handled so shoddily that I hesitate to say there was intent behind it being handled so terribly. But it really does make you wonder...
Everyone, even if you depend on CNN and Fox News for your information, I ecourage to turn to other sources. You definitely will be surprised by what you find out that you are not hearing about.
As always, think for yourself, judge for yourself, but look out for each other.
Right now I am hearing some very alarming reports about what FEMA is doing. I have heard of three confirmed reports from Louisiana that in three parishes the local law enforcement are in gunpoint standoffs with FEMA officials, refusing to allow them in. And with some of the other reports and stories coming in from other places, I am not at all surprised.
In one area where FEMA had already taken over, three trucks donated by Wal-Mart (not a company that I'm overly fond of, but still a nce gesture) full of water were turned away saying that they were not needed. Emergency lines of communication in the area were severed. Even fuel trucks that came in were met with difficulties from FEMA. Apparently while county officials were trying to get fuel into the county, fuel lines were severed. It got to where the official ordered these lines repaired and gaurded at gunpoint by the local law enforcement which was given strict orders not to let anyone interfer with the operation of those lines under any circumstances!
And God bless him for that!
When did we become so codependent on the federal government that we would let them come in and do such blatantly harmful and stupid things? Yes, it is stupid to turn back trucks of water that in fact were needed and should have been let in. Local officials were elected to design failsafes and contigiencies for their constituents for situations such as this. I'm not saying that the government should not be allowed to help, but if their performance in this case is any indication, its going to take so long for the fed to get the military and others in to help with evacuation and repairs and whatnot.
How is it that other such hurricanes can be responded to much more expediently and efficiently, but this one, this one was handled so shoddily that I hesitate to say there was intent behind it being handled so terribly. But it really does make you wonder...
Everyone, even if you depend on CNN and Fox News for your information, I ecourage to turn to other sources. You definitely will be surprised by what you find out that you are not hearing about.
As always, think for yourself, judge for yourself, but look out for each other.
Monday, September 05, 2005
Dragoncononomicon: Or How I Survived The 'Con And Learned To Love Myself Again!
I'm back from the 'Con and had a great time. Panel discussions and celebrities galore. A chance to enlighten myself and knock out one of those last few dykes (figuratively speaking, of course!) and tap into that long dormant creative side of myself. I'm back world, and watch out!
Now for some of the general highlights.
I'll have to admit, there were more beautiful and scantily-clad women than you could shake a stick at, and believe me, I tried. Costumes and the masquerade played a big part in this year's festivities. Some were about to bust out of their costumes, in more ways than one and not all entirely good.
There was a lot of gaming abound, but I didn't take part of it really. Like I stated, I was there mainly for the panel discussions and to meet a few celebrities. I attended a very informative panel about women in the comics industry and their impact on it, how they are represented in the subject material, and how they too are still subject to that classical glass ceiling. I also attended a similar panel about jews in comics which addressed many of the same issues as the fem panel, with the exception of the glass ceiling. I also went to an audience discussion with Howard Chaykin, one of the greatest creative minds in comics today where we got a chance to discuss some new upcoming projects, older things, and the current state of the industry. We had a bit of a disagreement about wether Marvel really is the house of ideas or is currently stagnanting in what it presents (which was my opinion. I'm sorry, but not counting the Ultimates line, a lot of Marvel really is just the same old stuf we've all been reading for the last 20 years, but I'll expand on this later), but he's still a hell of a guy. I also attended a panel about blogger's rights (which will be the subject of a singular future post).
I managed to get Marv Wolfman, another great jewish comic talent to sign a copy of History of the DC Universe and the script for Beast Machines Episode 16, Prometheus Undound ! I also got Mr. Chaykin to sign all three issues of Green Lantern: Evil's Might, one of the best DC Elseworld's titles in a long time. I also got a chance to meet Dean Haglund of X-Files and Lone Gunmen fame to autograph a pic for me. He was a very smart and funny guy.
Well, that's all for now. Just wanted to let everyone know I'm back and over the next few weeks I'll be doing some in-depth highlights of my favorite parts of the convention.
By the way, if you ran into William S. Turbos during the convention, just wanted to let you know that was me.
Later all. Think for yourself. And don't trust anything you're told. Except for that. And that. At least witout some independent research of your own.
Now for some of the general highlights.
I'll have to admit, there were more beautiful and scantily-clad women than you could shake a stick at, and believe me, I tried. Costumes and the masquerade played a big part in this year's festivities. Some were about to bust out of their costumes, in more ways than one and not all entirely good.
There was a lot of gaming abound, but I didn't take part of it really. Like I stated, I was there mainly for the panel discussions and to meet a few celebrities. I attended a very informative panel about women in the comics industry and their impact on it, how they are represented in the subject material, and how they too are still subject to that classical glass ceiling. I also attended a similar panel about jews in comics which addressed many of the same issues as the fem panel, with the exception of the glass ceiling. I also went to an audience discussion with Howard Chaykin, one of the greatest creative minds in comics today where we got a chance to discuss some new upcoming projects, older things, and the current state of the industry. We had a bit of a disagreement about wether Marvel really is the house of ideas or is currently stagnanting in what it presents (which was my opinion. I'm sorry, but not counting the Ultimates line, a lot of Marvel really is just the same old stuf we've all been reading for the last 20 years, but I'll expand on this later), but he's still a hell of a guy. I also attended a panel about blogger's rights (which will be the subject of a singular future post).
I managed to get Marv Wolfman, another great jewish comic talent to sign a copy of History of the DC Universe and the script for Beast Machines Episode 16, Prometheus Undound ! I also got Mr. Chaykin to sign all three issues of Green Lantern: Evil's Might, one of the best DC Elseworld's titles in a long time. I also got a chance to meet Dean Haglund of X-Files and Lone Gunmen fame to autograph a pic for me. He was a very smart and funny guy.
Well, that's all for now. Just wanted to let everyone know I'm back and over the next few weeks I'll be doing some in-depth highlights of my favorite parts of the convention.
By the way, if you ran into William S. Turbos during the convention, just wanted to let you know that was me.
Later all. Think for yourself. And don't trust anything you're told. Except for that. And that. At least witout some independent research of your own.
Thursday, September 01, 2005
"Dragon" My Feet: Can't Wait For Convention TIme!!!
Ahhhh, it's that time of the year again. Destruction's fresh in the air, looking to get further out of my recent funk and there's only one thing that could possibly take my mind off of both, at least for a while:
DRAGONCON!!!
The big gaming / comic book convention starting from tommorrow and ending on Monday. God bless Labor Day weekend! Whereas I'm a big fan of both, I'm gonna spend the vast majority of the weekend in art and writing seminars, and if I get a chance, I'll try and sneak a little time in to get Mr. Howard Chaykin to autograph my "Green Lantern: Evil's Might" Elseworlds limited series and make a few stops in the Anime Room.
It's been a long time coming. The last time I went to DragonCon was when I was but a wee lad and got to see Captain Power. Man that was a long time ago.
By the way, for those interested, I have finally gotten back to doing some drawings. The batch I'm working on now are preliminary sketches for a comic idea I have called "A.D.A.M and Eve." Its a superhero / sci-fi story with a dash of political intrigue thrown in for good measure and yes, there will be some Christian allegory and metaphors worked in as well. Hopefully I can have a few scans of my notes and sketches up soon.
Godbless and godspeed. Try and enjoy your Labor Day weekend as much as possible, and don't forget those prayers.
DRAGONCON!!!
The big gaming / comic book convention starting from tommorrow and ending on Monday. God bless Labor Day weekend! Whereas I'm a big fan of both, I'm gonna spend the vast majority of the weekend in art and writing seminars, and if I get a chance, I'll try and sneak a little time in to get Mr. Howard Chaykin to autograph my "Green Lantern: Evil's Might" Elseworlds limited series and make a few stops in the Anime Room.
It's been a long time coming. The last time I went to DragonCon was when I was but a wee lad and got to see Captain Power. Man that was a long time ago.
By the way, for those interested, I have finally gotten back to doing some drawings. The batch I'm working on now are preliminary sketches for a comic idea I have called "A.D.A.M and Eve." Its a superhero / sci-fi story with a dash of political intrigue thrown in for good measure and yes, there will be some Christian allegory and metaphors worked in as well. Hopefully I can have a few scans of my notes and sketches up soon.
Godbless and godspeed. Try and enjoy your Labor Day weekend as much as possible, and don't forget those prayers.
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