January 2010
55 posts
“Against Federer’s slicing thrusts and delicate angles he looked as...”
– Discussing the Tsonga/Federer match here. I rarely laugh at sports commentary, but this works for me, especially since my boss is Italian.
CBC: Khadr repatriation overturned by Supreme... →
areminder:
blownspeakers:
Sorry, kid. Actually, this whole shit show has taken so long, I guess he’s not really a “kid” anymore.
This whole situation has been ridiculous and I can’t believe it’s still going on.
15 year old held for 8 years without trial, and his government won’t help. This is disgusting.
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-24) →
“She’s rather covered for a pinup girl”
– Nanna, talking about my uncle’s Hannah Montana calendar
…and now, because of the fall out over the bike, she doesn’t even want to ride the fucking thing. I am so fucking sick of this shit. And it’s not even my fucking fight, and I can’t do anything in it or about it. They’ve all done a great job of getting angry at each other, and none of them will want to be the one to pick up the pieces. AGAIN.
shaneharley:
ah, i just budgeted for the year. i sort out money way too often, and even record all my spending so i can see where my money goes. i should have been an accountant haha.
I just started my Chartered Accountancy, and trust me, it’s a lot more than just budgeting. If you’re good at it there’s still time to become a mum though!
I hate not knowing things.
Went to an address advertising free bikes
There were no bikes left (I was about 6 hours too late) but I did pick up a sweet polka-dot cycling cap (white on black) and a highly useful colander (I didn’t have one). Yay! Also, reacquainted myself with my mountain bike that I haven’t ridden in about 4 years, and the ridiculous grip that comes with those knobbly tyres.
hasselrad:
2 rolls from last weekends road trip still undeveloped and 2 half rolls still in the Leicas. Salmonella food poisoning is ~great, luckily the fever, chills and pains have passed. the constant visits to the bathroom will last another week or two apparently. oh the joys of summer road trips and shit food… thanks Victoria.
This is why you don’t go to Mexico Victoria
Interview with a Facebook employee. →
(via etienette)
This is actually fascinating.
Equation of friday afternoon
Kickboxing = incredibly fun Barefoot Radler = “phenomenally refreshing” Cool showers on hot afternoons = incredibly refreshing
Therefore, assuming that effects are multiplicative (not additive), having a radler in the shower after kickboxing works out like this:
= (kickboxing)(Radler)(Shower) = (incredibly fun)(phenomenally refreshing)(incredibly refreshing) = (incredibly...
In short
… Everything went to hell, and faster than i thought possible, and over something fucking trivial. This is why men > women.
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-17) →
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Mum is more worried that, if I get a motorbike,...
Goodbye social life, hello Chartered Accountant course. Yes kids, I’ve signed up that sucker and that means two more years of torture accounting study torture on top of the undergrad that I’ve already got.
My 200 page brick arrives on Monday.
danbedford:
Being given the runaround by @iprimusau again, being told another 5 fucking days, no ports available in perth for dsl2 LOL
Haha, ilu internode for not doing this to me.
thommo:
I swear to god, and i cant explain it, but canon cameras have a shallower depth of field than nikons….Currently liking it when Mome Raths hits his focus :P
Which, we can all admit, as about as often as a certain much derided local photographer hits his exposure at gigs :P
Financial crisis
Katie and have been having a running disagreement over the last week. She wants to get a motorbike (which I approve of) but, given that she’s complaining that she can’t even afford parking at the moment and will have to catch the bus to work next week and that she has no time for anything, I don’t think it’s prudent to extend the loan over and above the amount she’s...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-10) →
WatchIf for nothing else, watch this to hear how Simo says “video”. Oh, and excuse the shitty focus, I’m still new to this.
I just made a photo (of mine, from the weekend)...
I shouldn’t be as excited about this as I am.
“Realistically, what are the chances of being stung by a jellyfish when you are...”
– Geoff Abrahams, rescue pilot to the unluckiest man in the world. There seem to be a lot of irukandji stings this season, wonder if there’s something unusual going on. (via makenosound)
Strobist: Know Your Sync →
This article explains exactly what the hell has been happening with some of the shots on my 5DII, as the theoretical sync speed is 1/250 but to get a frame with no banding I need to shoot at either 1/200 or even 1/160. A happy boy this does not make me, but at least it’s not just my camera.
saimagery:
danbedford:
RT @kanye_lens If anyone sees a canon fisheye for sale serial number 62144 let me know. It had the auto focus switch missing. RT
