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| Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 |
tugrik
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2:51p |
Creative Input
Something that came out of a chat session with a friend earlier today: Most of the time when someone approaches me to ask about Monoceros Media's services it's with a big concern about the price. It often becomes the main focus of the conversation far sooner than it really should. Considering how commerce-based a lot of the fandom is, this really shouldn't surprise me... but it does make me a little concerned. How many people who may have wanted to try something have never asked, because they don't have money or are fretting over what things might cost? I've never been good at 'mission statements', but I can at least give it a try here in hopes that it'll help: Monoceros Media is my response to being surrounded by an incredible array of creative people. The question I kept asking myself was "how can I add to all of this? What can I do to help with the skills and resources I have, since I'm not an artist myself?" Monoceros Media was the result. The point of the enterprise is simple: providing tools, techniques and skills that the creative folks around me might not otherwise be able to access. My personal reward is getting to see what kind of incredible things can be made when you combine the most imaginative people, the most skilled artists and the most unique tools into one heck of a big mash-up. That's what's drives me. Any money made in the process is being wrapped back into the original idea to expand it. When Monoceros Media can't pay for itself I'm glad to keep pitching in my own cash and elbow-grease to make it happen. When there are moments of cash surplus I try to re-invest it in the artists around me. I've got a day-job to keep myself fed, clothed and sheltered, so there's no worries. ~~~~~All of this is for nothing, though, without creative input. If you have an idea you want to try out, just let us know, no matter how crazy, practical, one-off or mass-market it may be. Time permitting we'll almost always commit effort and produce prototypes for free, especially if it's something cool. Money only comes into it if you're finally at the point of wanting to sell things or make them in big quantities. We're far more interested in your crazy ideas than we ever are in money. So, even if you don't have dollar one -- but you DO have a good idea -- please, ask! We're here to help. |
lukeski
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1:09p |
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lukeski
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12:43p |
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lukeski
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12:34p |
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filkertom
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8:49a |
HPMP2o5i30S(aR-EbB)
Expecto Patronum! Who's looking forward to the new movie? I admit I'm not. The whole Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione thing, not to mention the UTTER CRAP of the last two books, has just sucked the fun out of it for me. I'm gonna see it so I can keep up, but meh. |
filkertom
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7:00a |
Home From LibertyCon
And a splendid time it was. Lots of music -- I had three concerts, and I think they all went pretty well. Many good folks -- I got in a lot of excellent conversation and hanging out and some really great hugs from several beautiful women. I got to hang out with both Steve Jackson and his lady Monica Stephens. I spent time with adorable kids, including Will, who apparently is pretty shy but he came right up and started strumming my guitar so I held chords for him so he was playing scary mood music and then I sang "500 Hats" and he gave me a big hug. And especially Beth, whose parents have called her "Destroyer of Worlds" for years so she thought I'd written that song about her, and it was her favorite until she heard "I Had A Shoggoth" this weekend. Dr. Osborn was there, and the Atlanta Radio Theater Company. And Toni K. Weisskopf said she liked my work, and my words. Yeah. Thanks to Randy and Diane, and Sally Kobee, and ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) tcgtrf and ladycheron, and thatcrazycajun who I simply do not spend enough time with, and so very many other people -- what a great buncha folks. Thanks and extra hugs to B.J. and Beth Willinger, who I hadn't seen in years. Many, MANY thanks to Uncle Timmy, Kerry Gilley, Melvin, Brandy, and everybody on the staff. And special ultra extra mega-thanks to the remarkable, indispensable Derek Spraker, who just took care of everything I needed with grace and a smile and some frickin' fine barbecue. And now, this week. A commission job to finish, my Mom comes in from Arizona tomorrow, I've got two nieces' birthdays coming up, and there's Art Fair to avoid. How are you doin'? |
| Monday, July 13th, 2009 |
richardhowe
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10:55p |
The Week of Living Dangerously
Yeah, it probably won't be all that dangerous, nor is it a complete week, but I am alone in LA until Saturday. No, this has nothing to do with the margarita recipe, but you can bet that some will get made. Also, no, I am not alone in LA in an I Am Legend sort of way. Lots of other people around, just not the wife and kids. And, finally, no, Kira hasn't come to her senses; she returns Saturday night. I would normally devote the majority of such free time to writing, but I don't think that's going to happen this time. I'm really freaking burnt out and have no enthusiasm for scripting right now. (I will kick myself for this next week when I feel completely rejuvenated and desperately want to write but can't.) Instead, this time I will be catching up on movies I want to see -- DVDs currently on deck are Let The Right One In, Taken and Religulous,* while I hope to catch two films at the theater: Moon and some small, artsy movie about a teenage magician none of you have ever heard of.** I will also be catching up with old friends, fixing up my office, trying at least one new restaurant and hopefully sleeping the sleep of the just… or, y'know, the sleep of someone whose little kids are half a continent away, keeping their grandparents up all night instead of their dad. Why am I bothering to mention this here? Because I also plan on updating this blog at least once a day. We'll see if it happens. We'll see if it is coherent and/or entertaining. Who knows, maybe I'll finally write that blog entry I promised last week (though I doubt it, since I can't remember what it was to be for the life of me). Stay tuned. *What? I have little kids and don't get to the movies often. And I confess that I fully expect Taken and Religulous to be awful, but they have made me curious. **No, I haven't seen anything but the first Harry Potter film. I hated it. Despised it. Wanted to vomit rather than continue watching it. That said, the new one looks interesting. Current Mood:  cheerfulCurrent Music: "Twelve-Volt Man" by Jimmy Buffett |
richardhowe
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10:32p |
The Recipe
My Facebook friends and Twitter followers are painfully aware that I was a man on a quest this weekend -- I was obsessed with perfecting a from-scratch recipe for watermelon margaritas. The idea had planted itself in my head the weekend of July 4th. Kira and I took the kids to El Chollo who were offering them as a special… starting the following day. Grrr. That would have been the end of it if my friend Lisa hadn't sent me a recipe for watermelon granita on Friday. So, inspired and needing to use up a bunch of left over watermelon, I gave it a shot the next day. It was fine -- my friends enjoyed it more than I did -- but I went back to formula from there. An old friend offered a genius suggestion via Facebook (thanks again, Eddie), another watermelon and supplies were purchased, and voìla!The drinks produced by this are deceptively potent and nicely flavored. The recipe also produces a relatively large yield, about one complete pitcher. Enjoy. The recipe: 1 seedless ripe watermelon (look for green on both ends, a flat spot somewhere on the melon, and a hollow feeling)
6 or 7 shots of DeKuyper's Watermelon Pucker schnapps
8 to 10 shots of tequila
juice of 2 limes
4 shots of sweetened lime juice (I used Stirring's Clarified Key Lime, but Rose's or just real lime juice mixed with simple syrup would work)
2 shots of margarita mix
IceScoop out the watermelon and throw it into a blender. Add all of the other ingredients and blend until frothy; you probably won't be able to fit it all -- I couldn't -- so just blend it in multiple batches and then mix it together in a pitcher with a wooden spoon. As far as the ice -- I didn't add enough to make this truly a frozen margarita, but it definitely needs the ice in there for texture and to keep it from becoming paint thinner. Once it's all blended together, serve over ice with salt-rimmed glasses (but go easy on the salt; a little bit complemented the sweetness nicely, but too much overpowered it) garnished with a lime slice. Don't expect it to be too sugary, btw; it is a sweet drink, but on the delicate, refreshing side of things. It was perfect for the soul-destroying heat of LA yesterday afternoon. Current Mood: happyCurrent Music: "Would I Lie to You" by The Eurythmics |
neworleans
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11:05p |
Housecleaning
Hey Folks, Looked in the memories and couldn't find anything on this. I'm looking for a service or company that does move-out cleanings for apartments. Essentially something to make sure it's spic-and-span so I will definitely get my security deposit back. So yah, anyone have any suggestions for a housecleaning service that is both cheap and good? Any suggestions or stay-aways would be much appreciated. Thanks! |
filkertom
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10:24p |
Charles N. Brown Passes Away
Yowzers. End of an era. Locus Magazine publisher, editor, and co-founder Charles N. Brown has passed away at the age of 72. Condolences to his family and friends. (h/t Elektra in e-mail) |
neworleans
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6:49p |
1460 N Prieur
Hello New Orleans community! I have the opportunity to sign long distance on a place in the next couple of days, but I respect the opinions in this community and I am looking for guidance. We have already looked at the place and it's very nice on the inside...it's a renovated shotgun - half of a double - with two itty bitty tiny private bedrooms and a large master bedroom with two full bathrooms for $750/month. It is just a street over from Esplanade...basically the Treme I guess (?), but bordering Mid-City. Would you feel comfortable with this neighborhood? I have already looked at the crime map and there was one murder a couple blocks over within the last month...most of the crime seems to be car theft-related. If I go back over the course of a year, there are more murders that pop up, but I'm just not sure what the average neighborhood crime looks like in New Orleans. We are going to install a security system if we end up moving in, as this place doesn't have one and it seems like a fairly affordable and worthwhile investment. I wish that I could just go speak with the neighbors, but I am in Georgia until the 30th of July, so I can't. I'm not really trying to come across as scared because that's not the case. I guess what I just wonder is, if your friend was moving in here, would you give him/her your blessing? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Map of the location: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=New+Orleans&state=LA&address=1460+N+PrieurPS If you tell me it's okay and something bad happens within a few weeks, I won't hold it against anyone :) |
neworleans
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2:42p |
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dr_demento_show
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12:52p |
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shatterstripes
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7:45a |
hibernation
Woo. I just got up from sleeping for about fourteen hours. Obviously I have not actually started the polyphasic sleep yet. Saturday had been spent wandering around Harvard Square getting slightly sunburnt. Plus I've been starting to exercise again. So when we went out into what turned out to be a blazingly hot Sunday to meet up with beetiger, projectmothra, and lediva, I was pretty overstretched - had a headache, forgot my hat and got even more sunburnt. When we got home I promptly fell asleep. Got up around eleven for some food, then went right back to bed. I think my body's caught up on whatever it needed to do while consciousness was shut down; I feel better. Back to programming my body to get regular naps, and pretty soon I think I'll try the "not sleeping unless I'm sick" thing... Also, in today's page of Absinthe, the long arm of the law catches up to our terroristheroine. |
| Sunday, July 12th, 2009 |
neworleans
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11:32p |
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redneckgaijin
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8:31p |
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docbrite
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4:29p |
General Home Thoughts
And when I got back, the city and my street and my house and everything were right here where I'd left them. This sounds like an obvious statement, laughable even, until the alternative has happened to you. I am glad to know I can travel. This trip was very much a baby step but still scary, and I'm not planning to go jetting off on a regular basis, but at least I know it's possible. Ah, but I do love Chicago. Apart from the food, which I believe to be as good as anywhere in the country, I never seem to hear anyone talk about what a beautiful, welcoming, walkable, generally user-friendly city it is. Obviously that changes some in the winters, which I have not yet dared since Neil says I would need special clothing to avoid death or at least severe frostbite. I want to extend a special thank-you to Elyse Marshall, Neil's publicist at Harper Collins, who took the incredibly generous step of arranging to stay with Chicagoland friends so I could have her room for the night. She looked very much like most of the publicists I've had over the past several years -- young, female, and gorgeous -- but, unlike the majority of them, I know she must be better than competent or Neil wouldn't have her. In addition to the hotel room, Elyse, you have given me a shot of new hope for the publishing industry. |
filkertom
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10:40a |
Happy Birthday, Bill Cosby
On this date in 1937. What are your favorite Cosby routines? I will always have immense love for "Tonsils" and "Chicken Heart", but I also love the story about Sheldon Leonard's honeymoon. And "Go-Karts". Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-NAAAAAAAA.... And, if you can't understand what someone just said, one of the handiest lines in existence is, "Yes, I've gone fishing there many times myself." |
| Saturday, July 11th, 2009 |
docbrite
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11:56p |
Sweet Home Louisiana
HOME. I have now traveled outside Louisiana/Mississippi and returned successfully with no deaths and only two panic attacks. On the second leg of my return flight, despite my having requested all aisle seats, I got a middle seat next to a young man with extreme B.O. I could just about take it when he was still, but I almost passed out any time he moved an arm. Luckily he slept through most of the flight. I'd nearly forgotten all the reasons I so love to fly. It was a fun trip, though, even if it had its moments of trauma, and it was a good baby step for me. Thanks so much to Neil, The Fabulous Lorraine, and publicist Elyse Marshall for making it happen. |
| Sunday, July 12th, 2009 |
shatterstripes
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12:22a |
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| Saturday, July 11th, 2009 |
filkertom
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8:55p |
Barbecue
The indispensable Derek procured us various meats and sauces from Rib & Loin. Gooooood choice. Fall-apart ribs, not over-seasoned, superb sauce with just the right balance of vinegar, very good pulled pork. And leftovers. Happy. I can't remember if we did this recently, but what the heck, it's summertime -- let's do it again. Where are your favorite barbecue joints? I adore the pulled pork at Zingerman's Roadhouse in Ann Arbor, and the dry ribs at Red Hot & Blue (a small chain mostly in the southeast, but there's still one in Michigan). Whoops, almost forgot Smokey Bones (which I don't like as much as RH&B but which does have good meat, and very good cornbread with pecan butter), Interstate Barbecue in Memphis, and the Barbecue Kitchen, down the street from the GAFilk hotel in Atlanta (near the airport). |
dr_horriblesing
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7:03p |
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shatterstripes
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7:02p |
guitar wizard
 Inspired by these crazy-awesome fliers. Artists! If you make a Sam Davis flier (preferably B&W) and mail me a printable-res file I will print them out and stick 'em up around where I found the originals! His fliers made me laugh my head off in delight, I want to return the favor. I've got a stack of ten of these, sitting here on my desk, waiting for us to find a stapler... Because, really: you spend some time making creative, weird fliers to get people interested in your guitar lessons, and then suddenly you start seeing weird fliers you didn't make pop up. Advertising your services in exactly the same zany way. Is it creepy or delightful or some of both? (8.5x11, gotta include his real phone number in the tear-off tags, nothing raunchy as I don't wanna get him in trouble, okay?) |
tugrik
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3:45p |
Power supply?
A few months ago (or more) I lent my BK Precision DC bench supply to someone. I just don't remember who! If it was you, could you give me a holler? :) I'd like to get it back now that I have a place and need for it. :) Thanks! Alternatively, anybody got a good multi-output supply they're looking to sell? Something 0-30v, 5-20A or so? |
docbrite
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3:02p |
Victory
Well, I did it. I flew 927 miles from home, only really freaked out once, had a truly lovely dinner with Neil (more details later, or see his journal), and am now at O'Hare waiting to please God fly home. Before coming to the airport today, I had time to conduct an important taste test: half an Italian beef sandwich each at Mr. Beef and Portillo's. I'm sorry, Chicagoans; I know you think it's fast food, but Portillo's is about a million times better. |
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