Okay, so i managed to get my new bike working. So I'll be able to carry around my sound system as needed. But more importantly, I got it AND the 6 dragon pieces to cooperate inside the van. Now packing is just a matter of picking up everything in my apartment and stuffing it in and around those two.
Still have to do laundry, but I still plan to leave first thing tomorrow.
26 August 2006
04 August 2006
Never forget
Okie dokie, here'a wild idea that struck me recently.
There's a time theory which states that every choice, every decision creates a new timeline. This leads to near infinite timelines. However, this theory assumes -conscious- thought. Thus, no timelines were created until man came around, no? Silly.
My thinking is that EVERY decision creates a new reality. Conscious, subconsious, quantum, etc. decisions from every creature reflect a new reality. In fact, we might say that every moment of time is delineated by one of these events. Not just seconds, not nanoseconds, but every moment of time, down to the smallest possible unit (hehe, atomic time :).
Now, let's say that moving from one stream to an alternate stream is actually much easier than we ever imagined. Since each second produces a functional infinity of alternate universes or timelines sliding readily from one to another /could/ be easy since all the closest ones happen to be closely related to the decisions that we know to have been made.
Okay, now take into account that we have no idea why memory is faulty. For all practical purposes, the way we store memories should be perfect. Well, what if it is? I mean, what if we are able to perfectly store every memory we ever had? But, here's the hitch, every time you "forget" something, or remember incorrectly, it's actually that you come from a universe or timeline whare it actually happened differently.
Deja Vu? What if you actually did just experience that moment, and now you've shifted to a universe where it didn't happen the first time? Forgot a birthday? maybe your original universe didn't actually let you hear it? Ever had your whole perception of the world shift radically? Perhaps you just shifted to a place where the world is actually different.
If ya really want to have your head messed with, ask me about the secret of mirrors... :)
There's a time theory which states that every choice, every decision creates a new timeline. This leads to near infinite timelines. However, this theory assumes -conscious- thought. Thus, no timelines were created until man came around, no? Silly.
My thinking is that EVERY decision creates a new reality. Conscious, subconsious, quantum, etc. decisions from every creature reflect a new reality. In fact, we might say that every moment of time is delineated by one of these events. Not just seconds, not nanoseconds, but every moment of time, down to the smallest possible unit (hehe, atomic time :).
Now, let's say that moving from one stream to an alternate stream is actually much easier than we ever imagined. Since each second produces a functional infinity of alternate universes or timelines sliding readily from one to another /could/ be easy since all the closest ones happen to be closely related to the decisions that we know to have been made.
Okay, now take into account that we have no idea why memory is faulty. For all practical purposes, the way we store memories should be perfect. Well, what if it is? I mean, what if we are able to perfectly store every memory we ever had? But, here's the hitch, every time you "forget" something, or remember incorrectly, it's actually that you come from a universe or timeline whare it actually happened differently.
Deja Vu? What if you actually did just experience that moment, and now you've shifted to a universe where it didn't happen the first time? Forgot a birthday? maybe your original universe didn't actually let you hear it? Ever had your whole perception of the world shift radically? Perhaps you just shifted to a place where the world is actually different.
If ya really want to have your head messed with, ask me about the secret of mirrors... :)
15 July 2006
Big Bang bomb
Okay, I just figured this out and I need to get it written down. Something about the big bang theory has always bothered me, and there was something humanocentric about all these galaxies moving away from us, but not from each other.
But here's the final stake in the Heart. Okay, according to einsteins theory of relativity, 1) light moves at a constant rate, 2) the source of light emission can move at whatever speed it wants, the emitted light moves at the speed of light, period. Regardless of the velocity of the emitting source, the light wave is emitted in an unchanged state.
In order for us to see red shift via doppler, WE would have to be moving away from the lightwaves at the appropriate speeds. As illustrated in the image, it's impossible to move away from all sources in every direction. If the blue dot is us, and the red dots are the galaxies moving away from us the blue dot cannot move in a direction that could cause a red shift.
Further, the theory that galaxies are moving at velocities so incredible that they emission source is moving away from us sufficiently fast enough to produce the wave over an extended expanse of space has it's issues as well. The velocities needed to shift light would also create a noticable DIMINISHING of light within our observable attention span.. In short, Nearby galaxies would have to fade to the intensity of farther galaxies within the period of our observance, perhaps even within the measurment of a single evening's viewing. If they're moving away at 0.1 lightspeed the radiation sphere would be growing, relative to us at phenomenal rates, which would rapidly diminsh the avaliable light directed specifically at us.
The theories of red shift produced by gravity wells is entirely more plausible, though with disturbing consequenses to universal origin.
14 July 2006
Cuddeback Shakedown
SoCal area burners:
A couple of us are organizing a little shakedown weekend. We
Have a few camp issues to work out so we thought we'd take
a weekend out in the most playa-like environnment that is readily
available: Cuddeback lake.
maps.google.com/maps
Bring your camps, art cars, DJs, whatever, and we can make a little
event of it. I'm sure a few of us can bring sound and fire... :)
Cuddeback lake is just north of the intersection of state highway 58
and interstate 395 (Kramer junction). The junction of those two
roads hosts a few gas stations, truck stops, and other facilities
guaranteeing close-by comfort if you need it. Just stop there and
ask for directions to the lake, it's pretty well marked. However, just to
make it easier to find each other, let's plan on the south side of the lake.
A couple of us are organizing a little shakedown weekend. We
Have a few camp issues to work out so we thought we'd take
a weekend out in the most playa-like environnment that is readily
available: Cuddeback lake.
maps.google.com/maps
Bring your camps, art cars, DJs, whatever, and we can make a little
event of it. I'm sure a few of us can bring sound and fire... :)
Cuddeback lake is just north of the intersection of state highway 58
and interstate 395 (Kramer junction). The junction of those two
roads hosts a few gas stations, truck stops, and other facilities
guaranteeing close-by comfort if you need it. Just stop there and
ask for directions to the lake, it's pretty well marked. However, just to
make it easier to find each other, let's plan on the south side of the lake.
05 July 2006
Little Armenia
So, Once again I find myself in a depressed area on the 4th. And, of course, there's a group of people just down the street lighting off illegal fireworks. Big group of kids. And, hey, whatcha know? I have another spinner with me so we can alternate spotting.
Yeah, I do it mostly because it's Independance day and I know the cops are too busy to deal with the likes of me. But I gotta say, I love doing these little street gigs. They don't expect it, they love it dearly, and this group even tipped.
Every time, there's the same elements: a gaggle of kids, a guy who thinks he's in charge of my show, a young stud with mad skills that "just wants to try it" and a concerned mom who must explain EVERYTHING about the act...even if it's wrong. The looks of fear and wonder, the amazement, and the joy. Throw in a few other studs too chicken to ask to borrow a staff, but need to know what fuel we're using and a few couples just enjoying the show and you got a great crowd.
Frankly it reminds me why I do it at all...
Yeah, I do it mostly because it's Independance day and I know the cops are too busy to deal with the likes of me. But I gotta say, I love doing these little street gigs. They don't expect it, they love it dearly, and this group even tipped.
Every time, there's the same elements: a gaggle of kids, a guy who thinks he's in charge of my show, a young stud with mad skills that "just wants to try it" and a concerned mom who must explain EVERYTHING about the act...even if it's wrong. The looks of fear and wonder, the amazement, and the joy. Throw in a few other studs too chicken to ask to borrow a staff, but need to know what fuel we're using and a few couples just enjoying the show and you got a great crowd.
Frankly it reminds me why I do it at all...
01 July 2006
Piss Clear
Drink a whole, big thing of some nice clean water today. None of the 8oz crap, I mean you should be able to chug a lug.
Gettin ready for Burningman.....
Gettin ready for Burningman.....
23 June 2006
Commercial Madness
I hate TV commercials... pretty much all of them.
I tolerate smart commercials better than others, and Jack in the Box has some good ones.
But, some advertisers go above and beyond when it comes to misleading info, or just plain stupidity.
Take the two Army commercials that are currently running:
#1 Dad and son are arguing about the son's entry into the Reserves
Son: "they'll train me around here until they need me"
Dad "Good training?"
Son "It's the ARMY..."
[Notice that the question does not get answered. In Truth, most army training has NO real world applicability]
#2 Son and Mom at the dining table, Mom notices expectant look on Son's face and asks about it...
Son "I found somebody to pay for me to go to College"
{First, this is incredibly stilted language that NO high school senior would use casually. Kinda like those Lawyer commercials when people casually mention getting 'monetary compensation' for their injuries}
But this line is also too long, Your brain cannot prosess it properly if you have even a touch of ADD. What you hear is:
"I found someone To Pay for...College."
It doesn't.
Look at it really closely. What the kid is saying is that the Army will give him bus fare to GET TO college. That's the entirety of the promise here. No tuition payments, no books or dorms, just a ride. Now, some people actually get their college paid for by the army. Many find that wringing their GI bill out of the government is a losing proposition.
And let's not forget that we ARE AT WAR! You enter the army, and you're not going to college, or even getting any training for upwards of a decade. Everyone that passes basic training is forgoing their AIT (Advanced indiv. training, like Engineering... you know... "Good Training") and getting shipped directly to Fallujah. Only those people who choose AITs that are currently in need, and qualify for them, are getting "good" training. And since you're not exiting until after Bush is well out of office (assuming the Repubs don't steal another election) A teenager entering now may well be my age before getting into college.
*sigh*
Yes, I had a bad Army experience. Yes, I felt betrayed by my training, my country, and the shady-ass contract they had me sign. Although, I know most of the reasons that people are volunteering now, I still weep for our youth.
I tolerate smart commercials better than others, and Jack in the Box has some good ones.
But, some advertisers go above and beyond when it comes to misleading info, or just plain stupidity.
Take the two Army commercials that are currently running:
#1 Dad and son are arguing about the son's entry into the Reserves
Son: "they'll train me around here until they need me"
Dad "Good training?"
Son "It's the ARMY..."
[Notice that the question does not get answered. In Truth, most army training has NO real world applicability]
#2 Son and Mom at the dining table, Mom notices expectant look on Son's face and asks about it...
Son "I found somebody to pay for me to go to College"
{First, this is incredibly stilted language that NO high school senior would use casually. Kinda like those Lawyer commercials when people casually mention getting 'monetary compensation' for their injuries}
But this line is also too long, Your brain cannot prosess it properly if you have even a touch of ADD. What you hear is:
"I found someone To Pay for...College."
It doesn't.
Look at it really closely. What the kid is saying is that the Army will give him bus fare to GET TO college. That's the entirety of the promise here. No tuition payments, no books or dorms, just a ride. Now, some people actually get their college paid for by the army. Many find that wringing their GI bill out of the government is a losing proposition.
And let's not forget that we ARE AT WAR! You enter the army, and you're not going to college, or even getting any training for upwards of a decade. Everyone that passes basic training is forgoing their AIT (Advanced indiv. training, like Engineering... you know... "Good Training") and getting shipped directly to Fallujah. Only those people who choose AITs that are currently in need, and qualify for them, are getting "good" training. And since you're not exiting until after Bush is well out of office (assuming the Repubs don't steal another election) A teenager entering now may well be my age before getting into college.
*sigh*
Yes, I had a bad Army experience. Yes, I felt betrayed by my training, my country, and the shady-ass contract they had me sign. Although, I know most of the reasons that people are volunteering now, I still weep for our youth.
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