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February 11, 2005
i slow my steps and start to blur
What an amazing day!
Working on CSI is as cool as we all think it is. In fact, it's cooler. The cast, the crew, the director, the writers, the producers . . . everyone is incredibly cool! I know that I'm only on the show for a few days, but I left the set tonight feeling like I belonged there. Wow. It's the way people told me we made them feel when they worked on TNG, and that's pretty cool.
Turning into Walter was really fun, other than the extreme pain that came with my wig. Because I did a stunt tonight (I have to be very careful, and not give any of the plot away, so bear with me) my wig needed to be "anchored" to my own hair. To do that, they hair department put this stuff called hair glue on me, and twisted my real hair into little bundles that they secured with rubber bands. Holy shit did that hurt. Then they put the wig on me, and used pins to "anchor" the wig to those little hair glue balls that happen to be attached to my scalp. Believe it or not, it's actually as fun as it sounds!
The director (who fucking rocks!) and I decided that Walter has this dangerous volatility to him, that is a result of the voices in his head. Walter uses drugs and alcohol to quiet those voices in his head . . . but it's not working as well as he hoped it would. In fact, it's kinda making it worse. Okay, it's really making it worse, and playing that was just too much fun. Of course, because I'm in a serious makeup and costume thing, it's that much easier to totally become this guy.
We shot out in Northridge tonight, in this über suburban area, and I *really* wanted to wander around the streets in my Walter clothes and makeup, shouting at people that only I could see. I was going to take bets on how long I could get away with that before someone called the police . . . but it turned out that I had real work to do, so that will sadly remain just an idea. Maybe next time.
This neat thing happened tonight. One of the crew came over to me and said, "It's like you're getting paid to play."
"Yeah, I didn't work all last year, so I could save up for this part," I said, only half-joking.
But it's true. I'm having so much fun, and I had this great Moment of Clarity™ tonight after a particularly good take: "This is why I wanted to be an actor", I thought, "I can't believe how lucky I am!"
I've made some notes, and I'll do my best to write a cool blog about the day, but it's past midnight, and I have to be back on the set tomorrow morning, so I'm going to sleep now . . . right after I wash all this hair glue off my head.
Posted by wil at February 11, 2005 12:17 AM
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how fucking exciting! that is awesome! i cant WAIT to see that episode... you will have to remind me when it airs; I, unlike the rest of the world, do not watch CSI, or any other tv so i am kind of out of it.
Dude! That Walter game (freaking people out) is so totally what I would have done! You rock. I can't wait to see that episode.
That was what I always loved about acting when I was doing college theatre, submerging yourself long enough to let this other persona out...some roles it was easy, some roles it was very, very uncomfortable (like the directing scene I did that was an excerpt from Patrick Marber's "Closer").
Thanks for letting us see your world a little. And I totally am loving the moblog today!
Color me jealous, Wil! I can't wait to see the episode!!Posted by: Clay at February 11, 2005 01:23 AM
**jumps around like a fangirl**
ooo I wasn't expecting an update, since you're so busy! Great picture by the way, completely awesome.
I'm so glad you're having fun on CSI, I was so scared they'd all be jerks!Posted by: jude at February 11, 2005 01:44 AM
Dude, that is so awesome! Personally, I would have paid to see you walking around an uber-suburban area as a bum.
Please definitely blog about when the show will air. It'd be really cool to watch and know who you're going to be, what you're going to be doing, and you know the rest.
Thanks for letting us know, Wil!Posted by: Amber at February 11, 2005 02:12 AM
Great beverage choice!
(referring to the picture in the buzznet profile)
:o)Posted by: Qweltor at February 11, 2005 02:38 AM
I'm going to sit here and pretend that I'm not jealous.
Nope, it's not working. I'm jealous.
Nicely done.Posted by: zweiblumen at February 11, 2005 02:45 AM
Sounds like you had the time of your life Wil.
[drooling fangoddess] Dude. Even as a homeless guy you're hot.[/drooling fangoddess]
*ahem* Sorry. I don't know where that came from. Really. I'm not 16 anymore. And I'm married. Very, very happily married.
I find it interesting that the day I find out you've booked CSI, Hubby (the community theater whore) asks me if I would take a tiny role in his play (that opens tonight!).
"No lines," he reassured me as I balked at the idea of doing anything for the public with only a mere 24 hours' notice. "Just walk on, sit down, and flirt with me. Then I'll come sit next to you, and we'll pantomime."
Okay. I hate miming. I hate being on stage. I haven't "acted" since high school. But it's Hubby asking for The Director, and it's at the last second, and they need someone, and...and...okay. I agreed. One quick rehearsal and an impromptu costuming session and we're ready to open. Tonight.
So while you're having fun on the set of CSI, I'll be on stage here in my little town, listening for my cues to flirt with my husband. Like I don't do that all the time. Just never on cue.
Break a leg,
Cool, looks like ur really enjoying yourself! about time you got a break too!
I started up my own blog yesterday thanks to wendy may.Click here to check it out.
Just to say thanks to you for opening the world of blogging to me.
Hi Wil,
So glad you enjoyed your day. :) I can totally relate to the excitement of when you get to do something you love. When I get to create I am happiest, and when I used to act and bring a character to life, I was never happier.
How many more days are you on set? Enjoy the rest of your time exploring and discovering Walter. CONGRADS on your first day wrapped. :)
way to go,wil!!!thank you for sharing your thoughts with such honesty.glad to see you are having such a good time.
"The payoff (or, a payoff, I should say, one of many besides the endorphin rush) is walking out after the show and people saying how much you're unlike your character...then you know that you've done some good acting." -Chris the Tiki Guy
Makes me wonder how Kevin Costner kept getting acting jobs...Posted by: Slacter at February 11, 2005 05:09 AM
Thank you so much for sharing! I can't wait to hear more from the set of CSI.
Oh, and love Walter's look. LOL!Posted by: Valerie at February 11, 2005 05:33 AM
Love the Walter picture. I smell a cover for your next book!Posted by: Magazine Man at February 11, 2005 05:38 AM
Experiences like this is what makes all the crap that goes with the business worth it.
Suck the marrow out this one, Wil. You've wholly earned the right to enjoy it.
Posted by: rougewench at February 11, 2005 05:54 AM
I saw the picture of Walter. Holy SHIT! I've seen that guy, before! I swear!
Hey Wil,
How many days do they take to shoot one episode of CSI? 5? 8? If you're shooting for a few days that means you've got a lot of screen time, right? cool.
Glad you're having fun.
;)Posted by: CarolP at February 11, 2005 06:46 AM
Very cool stuff Wil, can't wait to see the episode. Wil back on TV! Now with 200% more babbling and derangement.
I blogged about your CSI job here: http://geekswithblogs.net/pstathakos/archive/2005/02/11/22682.aspxPosted by: Stack Of Toast at February 11, 2005 06:54 AM
Man, I wish LiveJournal could do TrackBack. I've been piquing my friends' curiosity about the CSI gig since you announced it. Now that they've got a photo for reference, they're starting to clear their schedules for CSI 'cause...
...well, I hate to say it, but most of them want to see someone they know as Wesley Crusher turned into hobo-freek-murder-suspect. I think we're all going to watch this at my house with beer and Cheetos.
Awesome man! This sounds liek the shot of medication you really needed. I almost blew coffee on my monitor whe i read th ebit about your desire to wander the streets shouting at people only you could see :D
Bravo! Can't wait to check it out!Posted by: Glyn Evans at February 11, 2005 07:27 AM
OMG dude. I don't watch CSI, but you have to keep us informed when this episode is about to hit TV. I took a peek at your moblog and shit man, even I was scared to toss you change. If you can pull that off in a photo, I am dieing to see how you pull it off on screen.
This is so NOT Wesley Crusher.
Bum Story Alert!!!
I was in Philadelphia for a national chess tournament when I was in high school. We had stopped off at a red light and I was looking out the van window. I saw this person toss their McDonald's cup into the trash. Not more than a few second later this homeless guy walks buy, picks up that same cups and sips whatever he can out of the straw that the previous person just used.
We nicknamed him "Chef Jeff".Posted by: Widget at February 11, 2005 07:33 AM
Way to go Wil...Maybe they will ask you to be a regular. How's sketch doing? Better I hope.
LostboyPosted by: Lostboy at February 11, 2005 08:05 AM
I had a friend who drove home in stage makeup (after playing a dead guy) He was pulled over and the cop was about ready to call an ambulance before my friend remembered that he still had make-up on and explained why he was so pale. :)
My family thanks you... after living with somewhat crappy cable reception for a year, your upcoming roll has pushed me to finally call the cable company and get our cable fixed so we can have a crystal clear picture of CSI.Posted by: jadeddo at February 11, 2005 08:36 AM
I'm so glad you're having a good time. Thanks for making time to share with us.Posted by: Cookie at February 11, 2005 08:40 AM
oh wow thanks for showing us a picture of you as Walter, I love it! I can't wait to see this episode. :)
Posted by: JenniferB at February 11, 2005 08:40 AM
I'm thinking up CSI party ideas. I'm sure your fans will get together to share the moment.Posted by: joann at February 11, 2005 08:42 AM
"Walter" looks like he's totally going to rock! Can't wait to see this episode...
Glad to see you working and happy again, Wil. It's been far too long, and you most assuredly deserve it.
Checked out the photo blog, and the great pic of Sketch in it. Mojo continues to flow, you know? Man, did that rhyme attempt blow...Posted by: Eric in PA at February 11, 2005 08:47 AM
Well color me green! Man that is so cool. Have to admit, living through you on this dream. Sounds great, cant wait for more updates. Hope the glue didnt do too much damage! Can not wait to see the episode.
Wow, Wil, you've got me all excited for you, and I don't usually do that with people I don't really know. I guess since your writing is so personal and conversational I feel like I kinda do know you. Anyway, thanks for giving us a peek behind the scenes, and I can't wait to see the episode. Have fun!
Continued Kitty Mojo . . .Posted by: AmyO at February 11, 2005 08:54 AM
Wil, you wrote that everyone on CSI is incredibly cool, and that you felt you belonged there. Well of course you do, because *you* are incredibly cool. Besides your brilliant audition, no doubt it was your coolness that helped get you the job.
Getting the chance to play a role that is miles away from who you are every day is one of the most challenging and most enjoyable things an actor can do. No wonder you are having such a good time. Savor every minute of it, sir. You have earned it.
I'm glad to hear you washed out the hair glue. (I'm sure Anne is glad too.) Some actors go a little too far in staying in character; Walter sounds like one you want to leave on the set when you go home.
Looking forward to the next report!
It sounds like you're having a great time. Nothing like playing a crazy guy. It would have been hard to recognize you in all that hair...
So, when is the episode going to air?Posted by: DarthPedro at February 11, 2005 10:18 AM
Dude! I hardly recognized you in that picture. You really look like a crazy homeless guy. Cool.
I'm sorry Sketch isn't doing as well as you'd hoped. In some ways the illness of a pet is worse than a human companion's, because they are so helpless and dependent on you, and because they can't understand what's happening to them, how the painful invasive procedures are meant to heal them. You just feel so helpless.
But he may improve yet. Try to enjoy the time you have, and don't dwell on the end too much. Don't let fear of the end rob you of the comfort you can feel now.Posted by: RavenDX at February 11, 2005 10:31 AM
Lord, that's amusing, because I live about three blocks from where you're filming, and driving to work yesterday, I saw the crew and thought "Hmm, now what's filming there?" Driving home, I saw the CSI sign, and thought "Gracious, I wonder if Wil Wheaton's episode is right there?" And lo and behold, you confirm my suspicions. How awesome!
Continue having fun - despite the rain. :)Posted by: jessa at February 11, 2005 10:42 AM
the look of "walter" is reminiscent of MOTLEY CRUE...you could have a whole new career as a VINCE NEIL lookalike...seriously...i can't wait to see what you did with this character...i think it's gonna blow away any typecasting that may have existed for you before.Posted by: d. burr at February 11, 2005 11:44 AM
That rocks, Wil! Be sure to let us know the EXACT SECOND you know when it's going to air.Posted by: Jen Z at February 11, 2005 11:50 AM
Wil, I'm so happy for you! Congrats on the role. What a great feeling to get paid for something you enjoy. Almost didn't recognize you in the pic. Can't wait to see the episode!
BTW, your blog is awesome. I've been kinda hooked since I read about it on MacCentral re: your MacWorld appearance. You seem like a cool down to earth guy, don't change.Posted by: scubachic at February 11, 2005 12:25 PM
Congratulations, Mr Wheaton, on your CSI spot. And thanks for reminding us that a childhood fame doesn't have to result always in adulthood idiocy, larceny or tragedt.
And continued good luck and patience with Sketch.Posted by: Thomas Strickland at February 11, 2005 12:46 PM
Tragedt?!? Damn you, small keyboard and your associative key placement. Damn you.Posted by: Thomas Strickland at February 11, 2005 12:47 PM
This is amazing for you! I liked you on TNG and now its great that you are on another fabulous show. Please let us know when the episode will be aired.Posted by: lucy at February 11, 2005 03:01 PM
Yeah, if you're not used to getting your hair pulled and messed with like that, it fucking HURTS. I recently got into dreads and extensions, and I was a huge pussy throughout the whole ordeal.
And have you ever thought about sporting a goatee or something? I think it'd look sexy on ya ;)
(Assuming you even READ comments down this far, ahem.)Posted by: smirkingpunk at February 11, 2005 03:02 PM
Walter looks like he needs a shower... ;)
Man, if I didn't owe Uncle Sam and need to buy a car, I'd be getting TiVo to make sure I get to see it when it's on...Posted by: Thumper at February 11, 2005 03:08 PM
Reading this entry makes me want to get back onstage. Way to go, Wil!
BTW, you shouldn't have mentioned Northridge. Because when I watch the show I'm going to spend too much time trying to figure out the neighborhood. I used to live and work in Northridge many moons ago and went to high school nearby.
I'll keep an eye for your performance, though. ;)Posted by: Carol at February 11, 2005 03:22 PM
That's all cool and froody Wil. I can't wait to see it. I love that you're going to guest on one of the best shows out there.Posted by: karenk at February 11, 2005 03:36 PM
The further we go
Hi Wil,
Congratulations on CSI!! The picture you posted as "Walter" is scary! I'm really excited for you. I can't wait to see it. Do you know when it will be aired?
LeftyPosted by: lefty at February 11, 2005 06:27 PM
What fun!!! Sounds like you're having a great time. I'm so happy to hear that. =)Posted by: Laura at February 11, 2005 06:50 PM
Can't wait to see you on CSI! Let us know the air date and I'll make sure I turn it on in the lobby of the hotel where I work. :)Posted by: Kendra Scattergood at February 11, 2005 09:50 PM
ROTFL, Wil.
That photo of you as Walter. It reminds me of the way Tom Hanks looked after spending a few years on that island in Castaway.
Wilson! Wilson!
Sounds like a great experience. Looking forward to viewing it!Posted by: LynnZee at February 11, 2005 10:23 PM
Congratulations on the CSI gig ! I love that show and it sounds like you are having a wonderful time being on it. I can't wait to catch the episode.Posted by: DonnaGrayson at February 11, 2005 10:47 PM
I had a similar(though much smaller scale) Moment of Clarity(tm) today when I found out that through a couple simple twist's of fate, one of my poems is going to be read by a Dutch poet in his poetry group. Moments like that erase so many hours of "Why The Hell Am I Doing This"(tm), and provide some shielding from future self doubt as well.
And BTW, who told you shouting at people you can't see isn't real work, young man ;)Posted by: CIO at February 12, 2005 12:59 AM
Wow, what great news! I'll be sure to watch that CSI. I hope sketch gets better soon. I dunno if it's been posted before, but has Sketch been switched to a diet cat food? Once he gets back to eating normally, a lower fat high fiber food might help his heart out. I suggest it, because I inherited a fat cat (who was my 'big guy) and put him on the sensible choice diet food- it's actually a good natural food and since the weight's come off he's been lots more healthy and active. It's been easier for him to jump up on stuff too. Just a thought. He wasn't an overeater or anything either, some cats and cat breeds just have slower metabolisms.Posted by: ambercat at February 12, 2005 01:01 AM
Like riding a bike, Wil.... like riding a bike.
Posted by: Sinkuu at February 12, 2005 04:38 AM
you wrote "this is why I wanted to be an actor, I can't believe how lucky I am"
Walter looks so cool in a manic sort of way, and I'm glad you're really enjoying the role, I look forward to seeing that episode. How is the Fat Guy? As regards to him not eating properly I know how much that feels like, I've had 'flu for over a week and only just ate something solid for the first time in four days o.O not being able to eat is NOT fun. Give the furball a hug from us and our mogs. His similarity to Ziggy is uncanny. Actually he looks a lot like Cat did too... o.OPosted by: Devil Girl at February 12, 2005 07:24 AM
Congratulations Wil! So happy for you! You totally deserve this job. I can't wait to see you on the show! I love CSI!
PS. Sketch is adorable and I am sending him Get Well kitty vibes from me and my Maine Coon (Spree) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Posted by: Luci at February 12, 2005 08:23 AM
This so cool! Good for you. This will be enough to get me to actually watch some TV!Posted by: jcklsgk at February 12, 2005 09:32 AM
Who knows Wil.. Maybe they will like your performances so well they can create another character for you to play on a more regular basis..
That would be Cool!!!!!!..
Keith (Xgaming) DickPosted by: Keith Xgaming at February 12, 2005 11:27 AM
Congratulations on CSI! Let us know when the episode's gonna air, and I'll definately be sure to tape it for viewing! Can't wait to see it!
You more than deserve this man.....and I have a feeling you will be hearing more on offers in the future!
Good Luck!Posted by: Will Blackmon at February 12, 2005 02:44 PM
Hello there. Love your site. The CSI episode will be a good one, I am sure. I don't know if you do any of these things, but I was sent a music meme and had to invite 3 other people to do it. I just randomly picked 3 people I thought might do it and you are one of them. If you want to check it out, go to my site and read the post from Feb. 12th. Thanks so much! And keep on having fun the we all should!Posted by: Party Pascha at February 12, 2005 08:05 PM
Yup! That sounds SO familiar, Wil. When I was working production, and we had a great crew, it was almost like magic, and, dare I say, FUN! Unfortunately, the vast majority were just the opposite. That's why I moved to the corporate side of the industry.
Hope this is the start of even bigger things!
Yup! That sounds SO familiar, Wil. When I was working production, and we had a great crew, it was almost like magic, and, dare I say, FUN! Unfortunately, the vast majority were just the opposite. That's why I moved to the corporate side of the industry.
Hope this is the start of even bigger things!
Yup! That sounds SO familiar, Wil. When I was working production, and we had a great crew, it was almost like magic, and, dare I say, FUN! Unfortunately, the vast majority were just the opposite. That's why I moved to the corporate side of the industry.
Hope this is the start of even bigger things!
Yup! That sounds SO familiar, Wil. When I was working production, and we had a great crew, it was almost like magic, and, dare I say, FUN! Unfortunately, the vast majority were just the opposite. That's why I moved to the corporate side of the industry.
Hope this is the start of even bigger things!
Wow, sounds like you had a blast! (Except for the glue ball wig rubber band thing... egads.) Ugh... I am so JEALOUS! ;o) I love CSI.. Can't wait to see your episode. Walter sounds like a great character to get to play. I'd love to do a character like that someday. :o)Posted by: LolaGabanna at February 12, 2005 11:48 PM
Great to hear you're enjoying working on the show. Can you call it working? I mean like that old saying "Get a job you enjoy and you'll never have to work a day in your life."
I watched the SAG awards last night, it was cool to see CSI get best ensemble. That must be a real boost for the cast and crew, to have your work validated by the people best placed to judge.
Best wishes to the big guy. Hope he has many more nights sleeping on your chest and is feelling a lot better real soon.Posted by: stephenbooth_uk at February 13, 2005 05:13 AM
Well, congrats on that one Wil ! I will have to wait for a year or two before it will be broadcast here in Holland :(
Oh, and lots of cat mojo comming from old Holland....3-2-1....mmmmmmmmooooooojooooooooo !!Posted by: leon at February 13, 2005 07:14 AM
Oh, I am SO excited to see how you play this character! You have to let us know when it will air - I'm assuming it will be towards the end of this season?
Much mojo to Sketch, you, and your family!Posted by: MiladyGreenEyes at February 13, 2005 07:34 AM
Good for you, Wil, both for landing a plum and for struggling through a very American paradox. On one hand, we're free to talk about our failures, our unluckiness, or things we're not good at. On the other, people look at us like we're irretrievably dim/arrogant/obnoxious if we revel in lovely things that happen to us, express pride in accomplishment, or confidence in our abilities. It's a challenge.
Definitely soak, wallow, swim, and surf in the joy of an excellent life event. Don't worry about what it means for the future, just bask. Your inner journey has been profound and you deserve to have some unadulterated joy.
-DotPosted by: Polka Dot at February 13, 2005 08:17 AM
I'm going through a really hard time in life right now and it's nice to see someone I used to watch on tv get ahead in life. It's really weird because in the past couple of weeks since I've discovered your website I've been reminded of things that I went through. Sorry about Sketch. Hope he pulls through. I had to put my own cat down two years ago. And after having her being a constant companion for 20 years I was devastated.
Your comments about being a dad are great but they also hit a nerve with me. Being a dad myself is pretty tricky these days as my relationship with my 16 year old is pretty messy these days. Anyway. This site always cheers me up. Thanks. Most appreciated.Posted by: justintime181 at February 13, 2005 10:41 AM
WoW! It's amazing to me to see one of my fav actors guest starring on one of fav shows. I know you'll be great. Please don't forget to post which episode you'll be in and if possible the air date.
Excellent pic of Walter. I had to look twice to be sure it was you! The hair is awesome... Does that make the glue balls feel any more worth it? :)
Congrats again on the CSI gig. It sounds so cool for you, and I gotta believe that if nothing else this job will result in a more widespread conception of you being the well rounded artist that you are. Right dude? ;)
I'm keeping tabs on SketchKitty as well... all good mojo being sent to Wheaton household... direct from Seattle.Posted by: jenga at February 13, 2005 02:07 PM
Now you can swap painful wig stories with your old buddy, Sean Astin. :-) Imagine if you had to have your wig tied on for 2 YEARS!
I love it when nice happens to nice. I've been pulling for you since I started reading in 2001, and it is wonderful to see you get into fun work, on a show so well written and well received.
Sure hope your kitty feels better. I lost my doggin this past summer and it was heartbreaking... take comfort in that your lil pot pie knows that you're doing everything you can.Posted by: cosmiquemuffin at February 13, 2005 03:08 PM
Hi Wil!
I really hope that your Fat Guy pulls through soon. I had a very difficult time last year. I lost 2 cats (that I had for about 6 years but they were already 8 when I got them) and a dog (that I had for about 11 years). Yesterday my two year old puppy got very sick and I will probably have to take him to the vet tomorrow. I would like to say that I know how you feel because I understand the bond that grows between a person and their pets and I too, began to think about life and all the "I don't know"s that lay beyond and all the people that I love... I want you to know that my friends and I are sending Sketch as much good mojo as we could muster.
With that said, I'm really thrilled to read that you got such an interesting part on such a great show. You're a very talented actor and many people stand behind me on that comment. You really do deserve this.Posted by: Darcy at February 13, 2005 08:57 PM
Awesome. I love getting paid to play.
Though that's usually just what I tell myself after posting a tiny win at a casino.
Good job again with getting the CSI gig.Posted by: StudioGlyphic at February 13, 2005 11:09 PM
Wig Schmig! I had to SHAVE MY HAIRLINE and wear a hairpiece for THREE MONTHS in Canyon Country in the heat of Summer on "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead"!
That's all fine and dandy that Sean had to endure 18 months of hair torture, but then again he was in "The Biggest Movie Ever Made" and it was Orlando he complained about the most, not his hair.
Congratulations on your score with C.S.I. Since it is my favorite show on T.V., I will be sure to catch you on it. I hope Billy Peterson was nice to you, for he was the coolest guy I ever worked with. Me, me, me. I, I, I. Mine, mine, mine.
Much love to you and your family. I hope Sketch feels better.
CooganPosted by: Keith Coogan at February 14, 2005 01:12 PM
Yay! That is so kewl! Congrats on the new gig! It will be great to see your mug on the boob tube again. I stopped watching CSI a little while back (too many Tivo programs to watch), but I'll definitely tune in to see you! Keep us posted on the actual air date. Meanwhile, my thoughts are with you with Sketch. We have 3 cats and 2 dogs, and I absolutely dread the day when something happens to any of them. They are like family, for sure. Have a good day...Walter (evil laugh!).Posted by: Randy Cunningham at February 14, 2005 02:47 PM
Congrats on the CSI appearance! It will be a very cool episode with you in it. Do you suppose that there will be a possibility for another episode with Walter? I've always liked your work. Keep it up, and stay real.Posted by: Kassi Gilbert at February 14, 2005 03:05 PM
I'm going to go out on a limb here and make a prediction.
Congrats on the role! Can't wait to catch the show, I'm not a fan, but I'll definately watch it. Hope your cats doing better as well.Posted by: wallflowergirl at February 14, 2005 10:41 PM
whoah, you look like a total freak!! That's so awesome! Cannot wait to see it on television. Now I have a reason to watch the show :)Posted by: Alluveal at February 15, 2005 10:20 AM
Wow its a good thing you spent those years riding the rails as a hobo.. must have been great research for this part.
*evil giggles*
*ducks and runs*Posted by: NephraTari at February 15, 2005 01:23 PM
Heya Wil,
Btw, you look pretty crazed as Walter. I cannot wait to see this!Posted by: Chrispy at February 15, 2005 03:29 PM
Hi. I've never responded to your blog before, but I just read both JUST A GEEK and DANCING BAREFOOT. They both really made an impression on me, and I wanted to let you know.
I've had a crush on Wesley Crusher from the first time I saw him on the screen--I remember distinctly the first time STNG aired because it was the first time I was allowed to stay up past nine o'clock. I felt such a camaraderie with Wesley; he was *smart* damnit and capable and he had responsiblity and power and the cool kids didn't beat him unto pulp every five minutes.
Now, as a sort of grownup and a mom, I have a crush on Wil Wheaton. (don't worry; it's an innocuous one) I think that some people might've responded to your books with pity; "poor Wil Wheaton can't get a job." But I don't pity you. I admire you. You love your wife; you love your kids; you're a damn good actor; you're also an amazing writer. You lived the dream that all us nerds always wanted, and now you get to write about it and the new directions your life is taking.
I guess I just wanted to say thanks and good luck.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Central Arkansas (11-12) broke a 0-0 tie by plating five runs in the sixth inning on its way to a 6-2 win over the UALR baseball team (4-17) on Tuesday night at Gary Hogan Field.
After playing to a 0-0 standstill through five frames, the Trojans didn't do themselves any favors in the sixth, helping UCA take the lead by hitting three batters and committing a costly two-run error.
The Trojans manufactured a pair of runs over the final three frames, off a two-out RBI single from freshman Zach Rowles and a solo homer by junior Jared Powell, but were unable to rally against the UCA bullpen. Powell went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in the loss and belted his second home run of the year a shot to straightaway center.
UCA's Daniel Price (1-0) picked up his first win of the year with 3.0 innings of scoreless relief, despite giving up five of the Trojans' eight hits. Matt Whitaker got the starting nod for UCA, and held the Trojans hitless over the first three frames.
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Taylor will be part of another ESPN program at 7 tonight.
"Sport Science: QB Combine Special" will examine the reaction time, speed and accuracy of Taylor and six other signal-callers who are draft prospects, including Florida State's Christian Ponder, Arkansas' Ryan Mallett and TCU's Andy Dalton.
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Tyrod Taylor is not one of the top prospects in the NFL Draft, but he's still going to be getting plenty of TV exposure.
ESPN selected the Virginia Tech quarterback as one of three NFL hopefuls it will be profiling in a three-part series which begins next week, "Three for the Show."
The other players in the series are Auburn quarterback Cam Newton and Washington signal-caller Jake Locker. Taylor will be part of each hourlong episode of the series, as will the other two.
The series debuts at 8 p.m. Tuesday, and will continue the following two Tuesdays. The first two episodes show the quarterbacks preparing for the draft, while the final episode will include what happens to them in the draft.
"There's a lot of good behind-the-scenes, compelling stuff," executive producer Vinnie Malhotra said. "We're really trying to look at this experience and this process through Tyrod's eyes and through the people that are kind of his inner circle of family, friends, agent.
"What we're able to provide in 'Three for the Show,' with the access that we have to Tyrod, is what you cannot see anywhere else -- that very intimate portrait of a man going through the most pivotal time in his career."
Newton might be the first pick in the draft, and Locker is expected to go later in the first round. Taylor, though, is not expected to be taken until the final day of the draft, which will be held April 28-30.
But ESPN included Taylor in the series to show a different type of prospect.
Taylor is the "underdog" of the series, said Malhotra, as he tries to prove he is an NFL quarterback while not getting the buzz of some other players in the draft.
"Initially when we were looking at the series, we were kind of focused on the bigger-name quarterbacks," Malhotra said. "As we started to talk more and more about it, we realized there are a lot of very successful quarterbacks out there who are not, for one reason or another, being considered in the first round and have a very different approach to the draft. So what we really wanted to do was find a group of quarterbacks to follow that have very different experiences leading into the draft.
"Tyrod was an incredibly successful college quarterback, ... yet people were talking about Tyrod Taylor as potentially a wide receiver. There's so many questions around, 'Can Tyrod Taylor play quarterback in the NFL?' That's part of his story. It's something he has to constantly combat."
The first episode introduces Taylor and his parents. It will also depict his final college game, the Orange Bowl loss to Stanford. He had a memorable touchdown pass in that game.
"You'll have some very great moments from the bowl game against Stanford where you feel like you're almost on the field," Malhotra said.
The series also will show Taylor training in Atlanta, as well as his audition at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
"He's been incredibly open," Malhotra said. "The time period has been captured in a very genuine, authentic ... way.
"Viewers will get an opportunity to see that physically preparing yourself, as well as mentally preparing yourself, for the NFL is a very grueling and long process."
As a senior last season, the 6-foot-1 Taylor completed 188 of 315 passes for 2,743 yards and 24 touchdowns with five interceptions. He also ran for 659 yards and 5 TDs.


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Arm Yourself with the Facts About Immunizations
Adult Immunization Awareness Week Is September 26 – October 2
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes immunizations as one of the most significant health achievements of the past century. Vaccines have eradicated smallpox, eliminated the polio virus in the U.S. and dramatically reduced the incidence of measles, diphtheria, rubella (German measles) and pertussis (whooping cough). Yet thousands of Americans still die from these and other vaccine-preventable diseases.
"Unfortunately, our success with vaccines has made us complacent, and some people have become lax about keeping their vaccinations up to date," says Dr. Shelli Bodnar, a family medicine physician on staff with Washington Hospital. "People will say, 'We don't have polio or measles around anymore, so we don't need to bother with vaccinations.' In addition, some people think vaccines aren't needed after childhood. But many vaccine-preventable diseases occur in adults."
Lack of proper vaccination has resulted in a recent increase in the incidence of whooping cough. "Pertussis in adults may not produce severe symptoms, but it can be very dangerous – even deadly – for infants, especially those under two months old who can't be vaccinated," she explains. "The vaccine does not provide a lifetime immunity, so adults should receive 'booster' shots, usually as a combined tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. It's especially important for adults who live with or provide care for infants."
One vaccine that does provide lifetime immunity is the varicella virus vaccine, which prevents chickenpox. Adults who did not have chickenpox as a child should be vaccinated, since the disease can be serious in adults.
Flu vaccines, on the other hand, must be administered on a yearly basis because a person's immunity declines over the course of a year. Also, flu viruses change from year to year, so vaccines created for flu viruses circulating last year may not protect against this year's viruses.
"This year's seasonal flu vaccine also protects against H1N1," Dr. Bodnar says. "Even if you got an H1N1 flu shot last year, you should get this year's combined flu vaccine. Also, there is a new higher-dose flu shot for people over age 65 because they often have weaker immune systems."
The CDC recommends several other immunizations for adults:
- Pneumococcal poly-saccharide – A bacterial disease that kills more people in the U.S. each year than all other vaccine-preventable diseases combined. The vaccine is recommended for adults over age 65 and those with risk factors such as chronic medical conditions.
- Hepatitis A – A viral disease that often results in chronic liver failure. Immunization is especially important for people who travel or work outside the U.S., particularly in developing countries, and those with liver disease.
- Hepatitis B – A virus spread through contact with blood or other body fluids. The vaccine is recommended for all adolescents and adults, but especially for people who have intimate contact with hepatitis B-positive persons.
- Meningococcal – A leading cause of bacterial meningitis – a sometimes-fatal infection of fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Vaccination is recommended beginning in preadolescence, as well as for people who never received the vaccine previously.
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – The vaccine is recommended for adults born in 1957 or later – especially those born outside the U.S. – if there is no proof of immunity. The vaccine is especially important for women of childbearing age without immunity because rubella in the early months of pregnancy can cause birth defects.
- Polio – Those who never received the vaccine in childhood may wish to be vaccinated if they travel to countries where the virus is present, such as India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and various African nations.
- Herpes zoster (Shingles) – A single dose of vaccine is recommended for all adults over age 60 regardless of whether they had a prior episode of shingles.
- Human-papillomavirus (HPV) – A virus known to cause cervical cancer. Vaccination is recommended for all women from age 11 through 26. The HPV4 vaccine may be administered to males aged 9 through 26 years to reduce the likelihood of acquiring genital warts.
"A few people think the risks of side effects from vaccinations outweight the benefits, but they are badly misinformed," Dr. Bodnar cautions. "Just because you read or see something on the Internet or TV doesn't mean it's true. It's important to consult reliable sources such as the CDC or the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – as well as your doctor.
"I get vaccinated," she adds. "I make sure my kids get vaccinated. I want my patients to be vaccinated, too."
Learn More About Immunizations
Do you have questions about your up-to-date vaccines? Join Dr. Barbara Kostick on Wednesday, September 29 to learn more about important immunizations for healthy adults. The lecture will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Conrad E. Anderson M.D. Auditoriums, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. Register online at www.whhs.com or call (800) 963-7070.


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UNLIKE women, men can continue having children into old age, but those kids may pay a small price - in intelligence.
Children born to older dads score lower on average on a range of tests, including concentration, memory, reasoning and reading, while the kids of older mothers score higher than those of younger mothers. That's according to John McGrath at the University of Queensland in St Lucia, Australia, and colleagues, who analysed data on more than 33,000 US children taken at 8 months and again at 4 years and 7 years (PLoS Medicine, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000040).
One might expect the offspring of older parents to benefit from good nurturing and better opportunities, leading to higher IQ, says McGrath. "That is exactly what we find for mothers - but exactly what we don't find for dads." The differences in test scores were small, however, amounting to 2 IQ ...
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Violations of Nondestructive Assay Equipment Standards
Date: 08/12/2002 (Date of Preliminary Notice of Violation)
Misconduct Type: Labor
Enforcement Agency: Energy
Contracting Party: Energy
Court Type: Administrative
Amount: $137,500
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Synopsis: DOE issued Fluor Hanford a Preliminary Notice of Violation (PNOV) for violations of 10 CFR § 830.120. "The violations involved deficiencies in the Fluor Hanford, Inc. (FHI), work process controls including failures to (1) adequately establish a program for the calibration for the portable [nondestructive assay (NDA)] equipment, (2) follow established procedures related to software quality assurance, (3) procedurally establish a Measurement Control Program, and (4) evaluate the appropriateness of portable NDA equipment."


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Independent Panel of Academics, Clergy, Ethicists and Union Leaders to Lead Model Ethics InitiativeWASHINGTON DC--The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) today named the members of the SEIU Commission on Standards and Ethics, which was announced last month. The Commission is comprised of a nationally respected panel of academics, clergy, ethicists and SEIU representatives with a 90-day charge of improving union-wide ethics guidelines, practices, enforcement and education efforts. The fifteen member Commission will be comprised of an independent chair, independent and SEIU vice-chairs, and a combined panel of outside experts and union representatives.
In approximately four all-day meetings between October and January 2009, the Commission will hear from a broad range of outside experts, review existing rules, examine the best practices of other unions and organizations and develop proposals that are both principled and practical. In January, the Commission will deliver a comprehensive package of recommendations to the International to ensure that the Union's leadership is held accountable to the members at all levels.
"We are committed to leading a reform movement within labor, and to that end, we've assembled some of the best minds in America to develop and define an ethical gold standard for our union," said SEIU President Andy Stern. "This unprecedented commission is further evidence that SEIU continues to lead the way in uniting workers in an ethical and reformed labor movement. We represent millions of low-wage workers seeking fairness in their workplaces, and we must continue to hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty and integrity."
Those serving on the Commission are:
§ James Brudney, Professor of Law, Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law; UAW Public Review Board
§ Maria Casteneda, Secretary-Treasurer, UHE 1199, New York, International Vice President
§ Alice Dale, President, Local 49, Portland, Oregon, International Vice President
§ Mike Fishman, President, Local 32BJ, New York. International Vice President
§ Catherine Fisk, Professor of Law, University of California, Irvine School of Law
§ Brother John Gutierrez, Member, Local 521, San Jose, California
§ Reverend Nelson Johnson, Pastor, Faith Community Church; HERE Public
Review Board
§ Judge Abner Mikva, Former chief Judge of the U.S.Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
§ Eliseo Medina, SEIU Executive Vice President
§ Javier Morillo, President, Local 26, Minneapolis, Minnesota, International Executive Board
§ Dian Palmer, President, Local 1199 Wisconsin, International Vice President
§ Russell Pearce, Faculty Director, Institute on Religion, Law & Lawyer's Work, Fordham Law School
§ Ben Sachs, Associate Professor, Harvard Law School
§ Linda Klebe Treviño, Professor of Organizational Behavior and Ethics, Pennsylvania State University
§ Justice James R. Zazzali, retired New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice
Retired New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice James R. Zazzali will serve as independent chairman of the Commission with Former US Appeals Court Chief Judge Abner Mikva and SEIU Executive Vice-President Eliseo Medina serving as vice-chairs.
James R. Zazzali
Justice Zazzali previously served as Associate Justice and Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court. He also served as Chief of the Appeals Division of the Office of the Essex County Prosecutor; Chairman of the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation; and New Jersey Attorney General. Justice Zazzali is also a former Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall Law School, where he taught alternative dispute resolution and arbitration. He has served at the request of the United States State Department on multiple delegations to the United Nations conferences. He is currently practicing law in New Jersey.
Abner J. Mikva
Vice-chair Judge Abner Mikva served as Judge and Chief Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia from 1979 to 1994 and has held a variety of pubic positions in a lifetime of service. Mikva served ten years in the Illinois House of Representatives and two separate stints in the United States Congress, from 1969-73 and 1975-79. He has taught law at Northwestern University and at the University of Chicago, where he was Schwarz Lecturer and senior director of the Mandel Legal Aid Clinic. Mikva has also served as White House Counsel during the Clinton Administration, as co-chairman of the Constitution Project's bipartisan Constitutional Amendments Committee and as chair of the Illinois Human Rights Commission.
Eliseo Medina
Vice-chair Eliseo Medina, described by the Los Angeles Times as "one of the most successful labor organizers in the country," has served as international executive vice president since 1996, when he made history by becoming the first Mexican American elected to a top post at the 2 million-member SEIU. A life-long veteran of the labor movement, Medina's career as a labor activist began in 1965 when, as a 19-year-old grape-picker, he participated in the historic United Farm Workers' strike in Delano, California and eventually rose through the ranks to serve as the United Farm Workers' national vice president. He currently is leading SEIU's efforts to help workers in 17 states in the southern and southwestern United States--including Arizona, Texas, Nevada, Colorado, Louisiana, Florida, and Georgia--unite in SEIU so they will have the strength to improve their jobs and the services they provide in their communities.


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Saturday, August 18, 2012
VPD Officer Assaults Handcuffed Man on Video
This video from CBC News is disturbing: Vancouver police officer filmed kicking handcuffed man
The VPD officer who kicked that man should be fired, no question about it. If this is how he behaves in public in the company of other officers, what brutality is he capable of when there are no witnesses present?
And what of the other officers who stood by and appeared to do nothing after witnessing an assault? Business as usual? Look the other way and maintain the code of silence? For shame.
The VPD is behooved to do the right thing now or wallow even deeper into the mucky quagmire of credibility only matched by the RCMP. Fire that officer.
As a civilized society, we deserve better. We deserve police officers that are not violent goons, and we deserve police officers who will not turn a blind eye to obvious crimes committed by those unfit to wear the badge.
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
Anonymous RCMP Members Speak Out as the Re-Sergeance
|Some RCMP officers are "Mad as hell, not going to take this anymore!"
"You start your day by signing into work via a 30 year old radio that doesn't work and doesn't provide coverage for 1/2 of your patrol area. (The RCMP radios in Alberta are on display at the LAPD police museum)"
"Your car has A/C only because the RCMP was sued by it's members in the 1990's for removing the A/C from the patrol cars and selling them (You can look it up)"
"Your uniform is old because the force refuses to supply it's members with proper kit. Your bulletproof vest is expired, but you can't prove it because the RCMP cut off the expiry tag (This isn't a joke). You also can't ask for new kit because it requires the approval of a supervisor who receives a bonus if he comes in under budget for the year. (Inspectors and above, look it up) You also can't get training, promotional opportunities, or transfers unless the boss likes. (Detachment commanders are considered line officers and have a say in all of the above). Sure, you can't exactly get sent to a gulag in Siberia, but your entire family can get sent to nunavut for "operational necessity" (Also actually happens)"
"You spend your shift responding to calls that you are unable to investigate because you don't have the time. This is because a large portion of your detachment is on stress leave. Don't worry though, the RCMP is working hard to have the medical license of the Doctor who diagnosed it, removed. (See previous RCMP article) Also, the force is unwilling to pay overtime to provide sufficient coverage because they get a bonus (See above). Luckily you're in B.C. and not a rural area where you likely have no backup for night shifts. (RCMP recently changed the backup policy after several lawsuits from the families of slain RCMP members)"
"If you go back to the office, you're bullied by supervisors that you can't file a grievance against them because you have no independent grievance process. The SRR members (your representation) is comprised of RCMP members (supervisors and above) who represent you. It's like complaining to one guard in a prison about being abused by another guard." "If you happen to die in the line of duty, the force will however send an SRR to provide emotional support for your widow and small child. Hopefully he can keep his dick out of your widow in the days after your death (Also happened)"
"If you're capable at your job, you get more work piled onto you to help avoid public complaints and mismanaged investigations. If you're terrible, you get put in a cushy job without any responsibility because you can't be fired (See RCMP members at your local airport). If you boss is mad at you, he'll forward public complaints against you that are without merit, to make you look bad ,which in turn saps resources away from investigating real misconduct."
"You also rely on your boss for any hope of promotion, and the RCMP relies on a opaque promotional scheme that relies on seniority rather than merit. Policy also prohibits you from appealing all promotions inside an RCMP Detachment. You also can't complain to anyone outside the organization because the RCMP act forbids it and your CAN be fired for insubordination or bringing disrepute to the RCMP. (It's written in the policies)"
"Thankfully, the RCMP has brought in a saviour, Elliot...err...Paulson. He's going to save the organization. So far, he's sent out three emails style telling the RCMP to work harder and told people that he is seeking more powers to have people fired if they don't get in line behind him."
"You remember that RCMP member who was sent to BC from Alberta for drinking on the job and having sex with his subordinate? Well, the guy who gave him the slap on the wrist just got appointed by Paulson as his "Professionalism Czar""
"I could go on, but..well..what's the point."
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Saturday, July 28, 2012
dog bless you: service puppy live cam - holly's half dozen
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Neil deGrasse Tyson Shares Motivational Wisdom
"The problem, often not discovered until late in life, is that when you look for things in life like love, meaning, motivation, it implies they are sitting behind a tree or under a rock. The most successful people in life recognize, that in life they create their own love, they manufacture their own meaning, they generate their own motivation.Source
For me, I am driven by two main philosophies, know more today about the world than I knew yesterday. And lessen the suffering of others. You'd be surprised how far that gets you."
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist and science communicator. Since 2006 he has hosted the educational science television show NOVA scienceNOW on PBS, and has been a frequent guest on The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Real Time with Bill Maher, and Jeopardy!.
Tyson is also known for his generous participation in Q&A's on the popular website Reddit where users are allowed to "ask anything" (Tyson's answers are highlighted in blue username "neiltyson".
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Labels: AMA, Neil deGrasse Tyson, reddit
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Rick Mercer rips Vic Toews over Bill C-30 no-warrant Charter violation
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Labels: C-30, Harper Government, internet privacy, privacy, Rick Mercer, Vic Teows
Friday, February 17, 2012
Scouts Canada: My Experience with Creepy Scout Leader
I was a preteen member of Scouts Canada for about a year. I left because it was too religious for me, and I recognized other warning signs that made me feel very uncomfortable.
On my first camping trip, our Scout leader had impeccable timing when it came to catching boys in a state of undress. Without warning, our tent door would quickly unzip and he would crawl halfway into our tent.
"How are you boys making out?" he would leer at us with wandering eyes, savoring our nervous little boy arms and legs sticking out from under the sleeping bags we were hiding underneath. He was creepy and my gut feeling said he was a child molester.
Later, I told my father I didn't want to go to Scouts anymore because it was too religious. He said OK and I never attended Scouts again.
CBC: Scouts Canada abuse allegations investigated by police
CBC The Fifth Estate video: The Lost Boys
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Hitler reacts to SOPA
The Stop Online Piracy Act is evil by any standard:
"I can't understand why Congress can't seem to agree on anything that really matters... but when Hollywood pays lobbyists $94 million to get a bill passed, both Republicans and Democrats line up to co-sponsor it."
- Reddit's Alexis Ohanion
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Labels: copyright, SOPA, Stop Online Piracy Act
Monday, January 2, 2012
Kobayashi Eats Reddit
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Something for Everyone
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Monday, December 19, 2011
Bigger Privacy Concerns About BC Hydro Smart Meters?
Reporter Andrew Duffy writes about British Columbia privacy commissioner Elizabeth Denham's criticism of BC Hydro's smart meter privacy policy in today's Times Colonist:
...According to Denham, while Hydro is complying with privacy regulations with regard to the collection, use and protection of customer information, there's plenty of room for improvement.
"We found Hydro did not meet the legal requirements for notifying customers about the smart meter project, and I think that is a serious contravention, especially when dealing with a new technology," Denham said...
...Denham said Hydro is required by law to tell its customers the purpose of collecting personal information for the project, explain its legal authority to do so and provide contact information for reaching a B.C. Hydro employee who can answer questions...
Great article by Duffy, but now it begs the question:
What about government and law enforcement access to BC Hydro smart meter information?
A police force given access to BC Hydro's Wi-Fi data would be granted extraordinary Orwellian ability to collect and use information about citizens based on their power-usage patterns.
Police Scenario 1
VPD Officer #1: "Hey partner, our arrest warrant has been approved on that fraud case from last week."
VPD Officer #2: "That's great, let's go pick him up. Do we have a location?"
VPD Officer #1: "Let's check the BC Hydro smart-meter database... Negligible power usage at his home right now, he's not there. However his power consumption peaks around 11:30pm every night. Lights go on, oven goes on, computer and TV power up."
VPD Officer #2: "OK let's wait for tonight. I love these new smart meters."
VPD Officer #1: "Me too. It makes our job so much easier."
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Illinois Earns Doubleheader, Series Sweep at Baylor
March 9, 2013
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WACO, Texas - Illinois held Baylor scoreless for a span of 15.2 straight innings during the doubleheader on Saturday, as the Illini captured game one, 5-4 in 11 innings, and cruised to a 6-1 victory in game two. The Orange and Blue swept a three-game road series against a non-conference opponent for the first time since 2006 when they took three straight at South Florida from March 3-5. After starting the season 1-3, the Illini have won nine of their last 10 and boast a 10-4 record, which is currently tops in the Big Ten.
"We competed well and did a lot of good things this weekend," head coach Dan Hartleb said. "We got very good pitching and had timely hitting along with making plays defensively when we needed them. I told the guys I am really proud of what they did here, but we can still do a lot of things better to improve as a team."
After giving up a home run in the fourth inning of game one, the Illinois pitching staff did not allow another run to score until the final inning of game two. The Illini hurlers shut down the Baylor hitters for the final seven innings of game one and only let in one run on a bases-loaded walk with two outs in the ninth of game two.
During the series sweep, the Illini pitchers combined for a 1.86 ERA and held BU to a .176 average for the weekend. They only allowed six earned runs and 18 hits in 29 innings of work and totaled 21 strikeouts compared to 12 walks. The bullpen did not give up an earned run and only allowed three hits in 9.2 innings of relief.
Sophomore Will Krug finished the day 6-for-10 with three runs and an RBI after a pair of three-hit games. The Park Ridge, Ill., native led Illinois with a .538 average (7-for-13), five runs scored and the only two doubles for the team in Waco. The Illini are now 9-1 since putting Krug in the leadoff spot.
Game 1 Recap // Illinois 5, Baylor 4 (11 innings) | Hartleb Interview | Nagle Interview
With two outs in the top of the 11th, senior Brandon Hohl singled up the middle and advanced to second when senior Davis Hendrickson beat out an infield single to second which kept the inning alive. Nagle entered the game as a pinch-hitter and sent a liner through the left side that scored Hohl as the winning run.
"I'd been telling Ryan for three innings to be ready, and he came in and got us the big pinch hit to get the winning run across the plate," Hartleb said. "He doesn't go up to the plate like a deer in the headlights like some young guys do. He took strike one and then singled to left field to drive in that big run."
Redshirt-sophomore Reid Roper earned his third save of the season and second in as many days thanks to a pair of stellar defensive plays in the bottom of the 11th. With one out in the inning, junior Thomas Lindauer tracked down a pop-up halfway into the outfield and made an over-the-shoulder grab, while Hendrickson laid out and made a diving catch down the right field line for the final out.
"The last inning was an amazing one," Hartleb said. "After a strikeout to the first hitter, there was a ball popped up to no-man's land and Thomas Lindauer made a running catch over his head, which was outstanding. Then there was a fly ball down the right field line and Davis Hendrickson lays out much like he did in the regional two years ago to come up with a big league play. We did a great job defensively to close it out."
Illinois' bullpen threw six scoreless innings in relief of freshman Nick Blackburn, who allowed three earned runs and struck out four in five innings of work. Freshman Kevin Duchene struck out three batters in the sixth, while redshirt-sophomore Drasen Johnson needed just eight pitches to get through the seventh. Jay took over in the eighth and struck out four along with only allowing one hit in his 3.1 scoreless innings. Roper retired both batters he faced and has three saves in three tries this season.
"The pitching staff was outstanding," Hartleb said. "As a group, they struck out 12 and only walked two. We got very quality innings from our bullpen and were able to do some right and left matchups. I can't say enough about what the pitching staff did."
The Illini fell behind 4-3 when Baylor hit a home run on the first pitch of the fourth inning, but tied it back up with a leadoff home run by Lindauer in the top of the seventh. The Moline, Ill., native hit a home run for the second weekend in a row, as both of his career home runs have sailed over 330-foot left field walls.
"It was a no-doubter as soon as Thomas hit the ball," Hartleb said. "I was amazed at how far the ball traveled. He got a good pitch up in the zone and made them pay."
Early scoring by both teams had the game tied at three after three innings. The Illini scored first on a sacrifice fly by Justin Parr that plated Krug in the first, but Baylor responded in the bottom half with two runs on an RBI double and a sacrifice fly. Illinois retook the lead in the top half of the third on a Hurwitz sacrifice fly that brought home freshman Jason Goldstein and an RBI single by Jordan Parr scoring Krug. The Bears got their third run when Blackburn balked home a run in the third.
Game 2 Recap // Illinois 6, Baylor 1 | Hartleb Interview | Kravetz Interview
"John got us deep into the game and Ronnie closed the door for us," Hartleb said. "I was really pleased that we jumped on them in the first inning and took the wind out of their sails."
The Illini scored three quick runs in the first inning on an RBI groundout by Justin Parr and a two-run single by Lindauer. The Orange and Blue added a run in the second to go ahead 4-0 when redshirt-sophomore Kelly Norris-Jones scored from second on a failed double play attempt. An RBI single by Krug gave the Illini a 5-0 advantage in the sixth, while Jordan Parr crushed a home run to left field for the Illini's sixth run in the top of the ninth.
Kravetz hit the first two Baylor batters in the bottom of the ninth and was replaced by Muck, who let in the only run on a bases-loaded walk before getting a strikeout to wrap up the win.
Four different Illini recorded multiple hits, helping the Orange and Blue finish with 13 for the game. Krug led the way with a 3-for-4 effort, Jordan Parr and Norris-Jones each went 2-for-4 and Lindauer finished 2-for-5.
Up Next: Illinois will play a four-game series at Southern Illinois on its Spring Trip from March 15-18. The Illini and Salukis will play at Abe Martin Field in Carbondale, Ill., on Friday, Saturday and Monday, while Sunday's game will be held at Rent One Park in Marion, Ill.


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busy environment of Pattaya City to spend time in the hotels
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