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Feb 8, 09 at 3:25am ^Neoseeker Interviews - Loki - Page 27
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Feb 8, 09 at 3:26am ^re: Neoseeker Interviews - Loki - Page 27
interviewed by: Stinging_Bite
Sooo, lets get this show on the road indeed.
Okay <3
I am 16. I am male (YES, MALE, NOT FEMALE :0!), and I live in La Paz, Bolivia.
Holy god a revelation. Yep people Vermillion is a dude. Faint now. Anyway, Bolivia? That's pretty interesting. You like it there?
I like the landscapes and the nature here, but I certainly do not like the people. You know, ever since we got an indian president, all the natives think they are THE awesome thing, and those who are not indians, are getting annoyed.
I've seen pictures of yours, it's quite pretty. So other than apparently photographing lanscape, what do you do in your spare time?
Other than browsing the net, I like to ride my bike. I like to walk to the "commercial centre" listening to my music (4 Kilometers per day, I should be losing weight someday). And finally, I love to play with children when I get the chance. Doesn't matter if it's a little boy that wants to play with a toy sword or a little girl that wants me to put a tutu and dance. I will do it .
Speaking of little children, many people see your banners, avatars, etc. and think "Oh jeez, this guy is a pedophile, pervert" now, while I know that you're not like that, would you like to clear that up with the rest of Neo?
Child molester is more accurate. People think I am going to rape children, I wanna touch children, and god knows what else. Thing is, I like children a lot. I am the kind of people that appreciate all kind of art as long as it doesn't have blood on it. Yes, I like Lolicon, so? That's not going to make me molest children in any way, never. The way I love children is more than I could actually explain with words. I am the kind of people that regardless how much I love my life, I will risk it to save an innocent kid's life.
So it seems like your outlook on life is a lot different from others'. Including my own, however; unlike myself, many do not attempt to understand and accept that some people view things differently. Would you like to attempt to inform those not in the know?
Well of course. First of, I view children as different individuals, while their parents threat them as property. That is something I do not like, the children has his life and he has the way to make his/her own desicions. Secondly, I am constantly fighting the war against stereotypes and I hope I and the people I like win that war. People that are like me are constantly being mistaken for what they do, for who they are, and the people that are like me most of the time have an incredible low level of self-steem, so they are not going to fight, and they are affected by stereotypes and prejudices of these days. Third, I believe in God and I used to be Christian-Catholic, until I saw how everything is a lie and how they try to get what they want. I learned to accept God as in imperfect being. I believe humans need God's help to succeed, but God needs humans' help to succeed as well. I know nothing can be perfect, so I don't give the luxury of thinking God is perfect, or all powerful for that matter.
Let it be known, Andy is a very opinionated person. So enough about that. What kind of music are you listening to these days?
I like everything but these goddamn Latin Cumbias and the freaking Reggeaton that has nothing more than vulgar lyrics :<. I have been listenning to music like Nightwish, Within Temptation, Tristania, Sonata Arctica, the occasional Japanese Music, and a few other ones.
Yep, opionated...
Now here's a question not even I know the answer to, you like sports of any kind?
Sports are not really my thing. I do not enjoy sports in any way. Only in school when I am basically forced to play Volleyball to get my grade in PE class, but that's about it. I may ride my bike a lot, but I don't consider that an sport.
You know, that's one of the reasons I want to have little girls rather than little boys when I grow up. I will be better playing with dolls rather than playing Baseball with a little boy .
I share your sentiments on that issue for sure. >_> Now, the inevitable question calls, how did you find Neo?
I was searching for cheats on 2001. I did the same thing on 2003 (most likely the cheats were for Golden Eye 64 and Zelda 64), later on 2004 I started to look for some FAQs for Golden Sun, and eventually I registered on 2006 because I wanted to submit my cheats for Mario Kart DS.
Interesting. Which leads me to my next question (I'm sure it was expected also) what are your favorite video games/genre of video games?
I like RPGs the most. My least favorite genres are sports and puzzles. My favorite video game would have to be Zelda Ocarina Of Time, as I grew up with that game. But Tales Of The Abyss is the best RPG I have played so far.
RPGs are indeed the greatest. One final thing, shoutouts? ;D
Well, I am glad I have friends that are helping me with everything like Tenshi, Stinging_Bite, The Answer, Virtue, Fluidity, Nagare, Ecto5 and ZL. Though I have to give great thanks for being awesome friends all this time to the aforementioned folks and Chad, Bright Blue Yoshi, Fusion, Gotenks, Jesh, Kokoro, luffyluffy, Naruto Boy, Quierta, Starborn, Twisted, xxKayleexx, Aether, alpha XF, Artificer, Avalith, Sakura-Chan, Bri, Celipink, Child Of Death And D, Chaos, Colt4, Dark Dom, Dragon, Jay Z, Just A Shadow, Kinetic, Kini, Luigi Panache, Makusu, Mastix, mettaur_15, Mew King, Misthram, Oceanic Sun, Sakura, Supa Smurf, sxc_Katee, Tainted, The Lost Soul, Wildhazz, and God knows who I am forgetting... Also I want to give a high five to everyone on the Animal Crossing: Wild World forum, as everyone there is awesome.
Shit, Andy, was that everyone on your friends' list?
Almost everyone ;D.
Wooow, alright, well that's the end of the interview folks. Hope you enjoyed it and all that.
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Feb 14, 09 at 9:05pm ^re: Neoseeker Interviews - Vermillion
Rome: So let's start out with our timeless hobby, ASL.
Well, why would move from the richest state with some of the worst schools and go to Missouri?
Well, like you said, the schools are very bad. When I was in 6th grade, I got threatened by some black gangs because of the way I kept my hair. I kept it buzzcutted because when I was little I once got lice and never wanted it again, haha. But they misinterpreted and thought I was trying to be a skinhead. So I became homeschooled. That's only part of the reason for the move. The second was that my older brothers who are 33 and 37 got their jobs transferred to Missouri, so my dad and mom decided to move along with them.
No offense, bro.
On that topic, what are you career aspirations?
But, my career aspirations have varied from time to time. A few years ago I wanted to be an author and volunteer fireman in Montana. Other times I wanted to be a pro-bono lawyer. But now that I've really thought about it, my choice is to go to medical school and become a doctor. My field of choice is still a tossup, but I've narrowed it down to Men's Health or E.R.
Well, what finally landed you on going into the medical field? Is it the money, or do you want to be a good samaritan?
And you seem like such a tough guy on Neoseeker, you little fraud. <3
Speaking of which, how did you come to Neoseeker, and why did you come back?
And what do you mean, come back?
So to summarize, all of my success is really your indirect success?
Mentioning puppet presidents, Bush recently stepped down, and Cheney rolled out. Now you are a part of a generation that got to see a [half] black man raised by white people become president, whose personal religion is about as baffling as his racial identity. Are you proud of this, or did you prefer Colin Mochrie to Wayne Brady?
You're happy with the overall turnout, but I'm guessing you were disappointed when Missouri, a swing state, finally tilted to McCain. Are you at all surprised of this?
Yes, it's fun to ask.
Do you think you have a shot at her, or do you expect a difficult path ahead?
Good luck, nonetheless. So we've covered many things. Anything else you'd like to say?
Well, actually. I've got one thing to say.
Except Idaho. *bleep* Idaho.
Now, are there any shoutouts to the worthy?
But thanks for telling us about yourself.
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Feb 14, 09 at 9:06pm ^re: Neoseeker Interviews - Various
Hopefully you kiddies can stay civil for this one.
This is also a note for me to update the Index. :E
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Feb 21, 09 at 7:31pm ^re: Neoseeker Interviews - Various
interviewed by: The Answer
Katsumi: Let's start the Interview :3
The Answer: Alright, but first of all I have to shower. brb ;1;
Katsumi: WUT!...How long are your showers? .__.
*10 minutes later*
The Answer: Doooone ;D
Kastumi: K LETS START
The Answer: From now we type like human beings
Katsumi: Alright, haha.
Let's start the interview...
Katsumi sent a nudge.
The Answer:...
Sorry. Interview starts right now.
The Answer » Alright, let's get cracking with the ever-so-cliche internet predator's question: Age/Sex/Location?
Also, from your last line, I assume you have some family quarrels now and then, huh? Well, that's to be expected from teenagers, heh.
So you like skiing? Would that count as one of your hobbies? Regardless of your response, what are your hobbies? Any stuff you do on your free time, stuff like that.
Wow, I'm so sorry about that. That honestly sucks, really. However, stay strong. I believe you can get past all that. Anyways, enough about that if you don't want to keep talking about it.
I'm sure some people might wonder. What stuff do you do as a Muslim? I guess it would be rare, but have you been prejudiced before for your religion?
Haha, people are so funny like that. It's really ridiculous when people have to segregate themselves because of religious differences.
Anyways, what stuff are you doing right now? Did you enjoy new year's eve? And what'd you do for Christmas?
Good luck becoming a mod, then. I'm sure if you work hard enough you'll get noticed someday.
And finally, to end this interview, any shout-outs you'd like to give?
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Mar 1, 09 at 6:05am ^re: Neoseeker Interviews - Katsumi
interviewed by: Hybrid Harpuia
Hybrid Harpuia Well then, let's start off the way every other interviewer has: A/S/L?
Samus: I saw that coming a mile off. Ok then, I'm almost 14, female and living in the UK, England to be exact.
Hybrid Harpuia England eh? Whereabouts in England, if you don't mind.
Samus: Yes I do mind, I have enough stalkers as it is :thick: I'll say Southern England though. And if you stalk me enough, you'll find out what County.
Hybrid Harpuia Oh damn. ;_;
Is there anywhere else you would rather be instead of England?
Samus: Well, to be honest, not really.
I enjoy going on holiday, but my heart's in England.
I enjoyed Canada lot's when I went there though.
Hybrid Harpuia Canada? Gagh, I hate it here. Too cold. What is it you like about Canada?
Samus: Went there a couple of years ago, I loved it so much. I went to Toronto, by the way.
Hybrid Harpuia Why Canada? Did you parents randomly choose it or something like that?
Samus: I was bored of going to somewhere in Europe every single year for my Summer Holidays, so I suggested Canada. Turned out we had enough money to go. It was my favourite holiday, everything was perfect :3
Hybrid Harpuia I really can't see why you like it here >_>
So what kind of hobbies do you have, what do you do in your spare time?
Samus: I have quite a few hobbies actually.
First is singing, I sing ALL the time, have lessons, go to choir, and I've sang at various places.
Also I love photography, it's a really serious hobby of mine. I take pictures of pretty much everything, and got a nice expensive camera for Christmas %)
I also love drawing, not much to say on that one.
And of course I love playing videogames. Nintendo, really :3
Hybrid Harpuia Photography? I don't really know many people who dov that. What got you so interested in it?
Samus: Photography? Gee, i'm not sure. I had my eighth birthday at a zoo and took pictures of loads of the animals, it kind of grew from there.
Hybrid Harpuia I half-expected you to be inspired by something.
So, what kinds of movies do you like and why?
Samus: Haha, movies. When it comes to movies (or games. Or books. Or songs. Or pretty much anything) with a emotional/touching bit, I cry :whatever:
I'm going to be honest: for me, you just CANNOT beat the Disney classics. I also love pretty much anything and everything Pixar, Wall-E is a personal favourite.
I also enjoy things like Hairspray and other Musicals.
Oh, and the Nightmare Before Christmas. Love that.
I HATE horror/suspense movies. A good Romance Comedy will do me fine.
I'm actually quite soft on the inside :Z
Hybrid Harpuia You? Soft? Noooo...
So, what sort of career are you aiming for?
Samus: A journalist would be kickass. I also forgot to mention that I love writing.
Or a singer :P
Hybrid Harpuia Of course. :rolleyes:
So what's your school like? Is there anything it specializes in?
Samus: My school is an arts school that doesn't mean you have to be good at art
We also specialize in languages that doesn't mean you have to be good at languages :Z, we all have one main language that we study (French or German) and then another optional one that you can give up after Year 9 (Generally French or Latin).
Also I'm going to ignore the stalker aspect to that question.
Hybrid Harpuia o.O Stalker aspect?
When you say generally French or Latin, do you mean there's other languages that can be learned, besides those two and German?
Samus: All the sudden questions about my school...?
Anyway, the year is split into two. One half of the year do French and the other half do German. I'm in the German half. We study French/German every year. Then in year 8 we get to do a second language, either Latin or the language we're not already studying, for me that would be French.
Hybrid Harpuia So, in a completely non-stalker related topic, how'd you find out about Neo?
Samus: Join the queue, I have about five stalkers.
Ok, how I found out about Neo? I had just bought MySims with the last scratches of my Christmas money and I was looking up tips and tricks and whatnot. So I blame MySims for dragging me here. Curse you, EA!
Hybrid Harpuia I've personally never been a big fan of EA.
So, I won't assume MySims is your favourite game. What is?
Samus: I like the Sims, not much else.
Favourite game? You have to be kidding. Obviously something Nintendo-Related, maybe a Mario or Zelda game? Wow, there's so many. I can't pick one :whatever:
Hybrid Harpuia Judging from you current avatar, I'll say Zelda :_oops:
So I'm sure many of us have seen you around Loungin', would you say it's for favourite thread, or another?
Samus: Yeah, Zelda's one of my favourites, but there are so many ;-; I dunno, Pokemon Gold :_oops:
I know alot of people from Loungin' actually. I browse through here all of the time.
And it's definitely the place I come most often, but HECK NO, it's not a favourite forum. This place is a shithole :notamused: No offense, peeps.
Hybrid Harpuia Won't all these regulars be happy to see that?
So, before you hold this against me by the end of the interview, what was it like when you...won that...name change ¬_¬
Samus: Ohohoho, that name change :3
I'll just explain to the readers; me and Soren were competing for a name change. I won. Now I rub it in everywhere
Ok; so that name change. I never expected to win it, I just thought I'd give it a go. Then I logged on Boxing Day, my name was there, being annouced as the winner. I've gotten over it now though :rolleyes:
Also, my last name was Abi The Hedgehog
Hybrid Harpuia Yes, literally everywhere we meet ¬¬.
So, if I may ask, why Samus, as opposed to something a little...better, in my opinion?
Samus: Because Samus rocks. She really does.
I love her. There is no one else I'd rather be named after.
Hybrid Harpuia Phantom >>
So is there anyone on Neoseeker you're close to?
Samus: So, I guess we got to the shout out bit.
Medi and Billie come first, My Welsh girls :3
Now, in no particular order, Dramon Knight, Disillusioned, Tallulah, Starlety and Shortman and Dark Arcanine all rock. Those are my best buddies here. Pretty sure I haven't missed anyone out. Nope, no one at all :)
Hybrid Harpuia Well then, I guess this concludes the interview. Anything else you would like to say?
Samus: Peace Out.
Also I can't believe you didn't pick up on the fact that I deliberately missed you out on the awesome list :<
Hybrid Harpuia Oh I did. I just wanted to bottle it inside to scream at you at a later time. :)
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Mar 8, 09 at 4:36pm ^re: Neoseeker Interviews - Samus
A lot of you know him, and a lot of you don't. Which is a pity, but today you're in luck because you're about to meet the talented, amazing, and sexy Jake. Enjoy.
ZL: Jake, I know you pretty well but for the sake of all the unfortunates out there, give us a brief simple introduction about yourself. Include all the good details for all the ladies out there.
Synik: Kidding about that last part of course.
ZL: Oh we all are. But I see you're a graphics designer like myself, except you're actually doing something about it. You also mentioned that you're a natural born artist, care to elaborate on that?
As I grew older I slowly ascended through other mediums while in school, and by the time I got to high school, I was already far too infatuated with graphic design. I picked up Photoshop from a fairly young age, and to this day I still love creating shit out of sheer boredom just to scratch a certain "itch" that pops up whenever creativity sparks.
ZL: I have a feeling that we're pretty similar because I too loved to draw when I was a kid, but for some reason I stopped. What actually kept you going? Because I know for a fact that there are a lot of people that have a passion for something, but eventually the passion dies out from certain events, so what kept you going?
You're right about losing interest though, as I rarely have the urge to sketch nowadays, and the only aspect of drawing with pencil and paper I even delve in are triangles on my college algebra homework.
ZL: Hahaha, don't even bring algebra here. We all know what that's like. Anyways, that's interesting, I guess I should find some sort of motivation to keep me going, too bad it's not going to happen soon right now. But, now that you mentioned one of your classes in college, how is college treating you? Any things you want to mention about it?
Synik: It's one hell of a time, I can say that. Too much of a roller coaster ride, even. Sometimes I go days without eating just because I have no time due to deadlines, having to be in certain locations at set times, class, work and whatnot. The all nighters are a blast as well, and happen all too often, but that's just generally because of my pathetic time management skills. The gen-ed courses such as Math, English, Biology and other high school review courses are an utter joke, however all of the courses that pertain to my major usually require carrying about 300+ pounds of video equipment. It really *bleep*ing blows. You have your field monitors, cameras, lighting kits, audio equipment, a *bleep*-ton of wires and other gadgets that are meant to make your life easier but in the end they just end up being in the way.
On the plus side, you do meet a lot of awesome people and the heavy amounts of equipment usually means all assignments are carried out in groups, which is less work in the long run, and it helps me keep into shape a bit. I love college though, even with the massive overload of work. You get to meet some pretty famous people whilst interviewing them for internships, or just other BS homework assignments, that you wouldn't get a chance to meet in your everyday situations.
ZL: I see, it really seems like a pain in the ass but worth it in the end. I'm sure there are many seekers like myself that are willing to further their education (really just have sex with college girls, smoke and drink), and some of us are even about to enter that phase in our lives, do you have any tips for them?
Synik: And the blonds suck a lot better than the brunettes, from what I've felt so far, they are usually the better choice.
ZL: Haha that's some advice we'll all take to heart.
ZL: Well, besides your passion for graphics designing, is there any other hobbies you have or any other stuff you're interested in?
I also love tattoo's and everything about them. Designing them, getting them, watching people get them. It's just a weird fascination I have with the thought of being permanently marked by something that is so meaningful to you, that it can never come off. It's clearly not for everyone, and a lot of people don't understand why some people would ever put themselves through that sort of experience, and that's understandable. It's almost like a self test one must pass. The feeling you get when that needle punctures your skin is enrapturing. It's like having the best sex of your life while on ecstasy. Complete euphoria for a few seconds, and just as that feeling leaves you, you suddenly want more. Then after the whole thing is said and done, you can't help but appreciate it even more, especially if it hurt like a mother*bleep*er. So ya, music and tattoo's are a very big part of my life.
ZL: That's some deep stuff right there and I gotta tell you that I both love music and tattoos. I don't think I love music that much because I can't be arsed to spend that much money on a guitar and an amp, but I did have enough to purchase Rockband and just rock out. It's enough for right now. As for tattoos, I haven't had one, but I can definitely understand what you're saying. I'm really planning on getting one myself and I think I might end up drawing it. I don't know if some of the guys that are reading this have seen your tattoos, but I'm definitely interested in the designs that you chose. Seriously, show us the tattoos (in color mind you) and tell us a little bit about it, why did you choose that and so on?
Well all my tattoo's are religious, and the reason for that is because I've gone through a lot of shit in my life that when I take the time to look back and reflect, I realize just how *bleep*ing lucky I really am. This being born and raised in a communist nation (Romania), my dad took the first opportunity he could to take my mom and I out of there and moved to the States when I was about 8. We were technically labeled as "deserters" at the time, due to political turmoil with a certain dictator, and were they to catch us, chances are we would have been pretty *bleep*ed. Regardless, thinking back how we had nothing, and now looking at the present where I have virtually everything I crave and want, I'd like to believe that there really is something or someone up there.
"It's *bleep*ed up ain't it How we can come from practically nothing to being able to have any *bleep*in' thing that we wanted" - Props to anyone who can understand that quote. It basically sums up my life.
ZL: Let me interrupt you for a minute and say that I can't wait till the day you *bleep* up and everything you had is gone and I'll come up and say "Where's your God now?" Haha. Cruel, but I'd totally do it and you'd love me for it.
ZL: I'd feel honored. Continue.
Da Vinci actually played a very large role on influence in my design for this, which is why I many mathematical equations all up and down the arm as well. They are all his as well, and some I found really neat such as "r of HOPE = cos/SIN" which is an obvious play on words, and I'm a big fan of that if you can't already tell. I've always been a math guru ever since I was really young as well. Group all those elements with Davinci being one of my heroes, and you have yourself the perfect formula for a sleeve, haha.
ZL: Damn I'm really digging the meaning behind your tattoos, I wish I had them on me. They'd probably look better on me, but too bad I won't be able to tell the stories like you can. Alright, so as much as I'm interested in your tattoos, we have to move on. This is were we might get a little controversial here, so any kiddies out there, please be aware of what you're about to read. Alright Jake, one word, Weed. Go.
Synik: Oh God, where do I even *bleep*ing begin? It's my cotton candy.
ZL: Tell us why man, I know you're living proof of how it can hardly affect you.
Every person in the world needs to watch at least one full episode of South Park completely blazed, and then attempt to admit that they didn't enjoy themselves. But hey sure, people can be judgmental, ignorant or downright stupid and hate on it because it's illegal. I guess I should stick to cigarettes and alcohol which are very much more legal, and will kill you faster than weed ever will. It's good to know that you can die legally, yet in that same retrospect getting blasted out of your *bleep*ing mind, which is arguably much less harmful, is of course, illegal.
To the under aged preteens that think people blaze just be hardcore, you're morons, and to those that live a sheltered life and think all drugs are automatically evil, watch Pinneapple Express. This shit is the bee's needs. Everyone needs to have it.
ZL: I completely agree. First time I had weed, I was blown out of my mind! Everything was just gone, all my problems, stress, EVERYTHING! The best part, I was with my girlfriend at the time smoking that joint, and afterwards we had sex. Best experience ever. Life cannot get better than that.
Synik: So much more vivid and intense. It's jawesome.
ZL: Haha alright, but I don't think I'm ready for something like that yet, baby steps here man. You too people. Alright, you mentioned Pineapple Express and I gotta ask, who do you think had the best performance in that movie? I put $20 on James Franco, and if you disagree we're not continuing this interview. Haha.
ZL: That is true, I really thought he was going to die, but I knew that they don't put any dead characters on the big movie posters, so that threw me off. I agree that he was great in Tropic Thunder, love that movie, is there any other movies that you enjoy watching 24/7 like I sometimes do myself?
ZL: I have not seen Boondock Saints, Old School, or Anchorman, but I can tell you that everyone else is a top notch movie right there. Good list. And Ben Stiller, great actor, really enjoyed him in Tropic Thunder, hilarious. I gotta say though, that my actor is, Morgan Freeman.
Alright, so we know you have a passion for your creativity, you love music, you're into tattoos more than the next mother*bleep*er, and you love weed like you love your lover. So tell me, what other traits do you have the separates you from everyone else out there in the world?
ZL: But hah, I'm taller than you by one inch. I think I can overpower you in strength and maybe smarts (doubt it). But now you opened a completely new chapter for us to focus on, High School. Haha, you gotta tell us about that. I know you told us about college and how you're this complete badass college student struggling to do his work, but tell us about High School, where you getting all the ladies?
I was also the biggest slacker in high school, haha. Four years, and I don't think I did my homework at home, the way it was supposed to be done, once. Always in other classes, or study hall, or I'd come up with some bullshit excuse that bought me more time to do it. And I still wouldn't get it done sometimes. I loved to procrastinate, so that usually hurt my homework/participation in all areas, but I always scored within the top 3 highest grades on nearly every test and shit. I graduated with a 3.7 GPA, and ranked about 30/612 seniors or some stupid number like that out of my graduating class.
- But Jake, you said you're a procrastinator and slacked?
I also went to class completely baked. And while baked, guess what I did? I sat there and listened. Not only did I listen, most of the time I also retained the full lectures. Concentrating was a piece of cake, and pile that on top of a half of page of notes and some random doodles, and I'm good to go. Give me that over reading a chapter over and over, and stressing about noting every word down, and you in fact get nowhere.
Ladies? Oh man. Throughout my 4 years in high school I think I've accumulated about 3 relationships, and I cared about each girl very much, but shit just didn't work out in the end. I'm sure I could have had more opportunities, but I wanted a little bit more than your predictable high school drama fest, so a lot of the girls I could have had, really weren't worth my time. I did get a chance with the 3 I set my eyes on, and in my book it beats quantity.
ZL: Alright moving on, that's awfully sweet of you that you had at least 3 girls and you felt something for them, but is there a lucky lady right now?
ZL: Aww, looks like you're a little too busy for the ladies and I see you prefer to stay in pimp mode. Haha.
ZL: That's all nice, and although I'd love to continue asking you questions because you're so damn interesting and entertaining than all those seekers out there (except maybe Angie(kiss ass)), I rather keep you mysterious for now and wrap this baby up. Are there any last words you'd like to say?
And of course sending some love to people that actually made any sort of impact in my life from this website, be it big or small: Dave, 8 ball, Teppic, Raz, 6th, Aphex, Requiem, volacide, Weapon, silver tidus, deeplove, Vegitax2, shatter, splatter, Avalith and to all my homies in the [G&A Forum] and on MSN, that I forgot to list.
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Mar 17, 09 at 4:40am ^re: Neoseeker Interviews - Synik
Hi guys. We are going to skip a new interview this week, meanwhile, I will be checking upon the long-pending interviews to check up their status' (and which I will have to cross off), as well as eventually updating the index and tying other loose ends.
So, cheers until this upcoming Saturday.
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Mar 21, 09 at 5:38pm ^re: Neoseeker Interviews - Synik
The interview index is finally updated.
As well, I have notified everyone on the pending interview list who have been on there for a significant amount of time without sending in an interview. If you thought you were on that list and did not receive a PM, you can PM me the why can be investigated.
A new interview will be posted tonight.
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Mar 22, 09 at 6:47am ^re: Neoseeker Interviews - Synik
^ Noted.
Since Neoseeker was down for the majority of the day today, I ended up getting caught up in others things and thus did not post tonight. I don't want to post this late either, and I'll be gone most of the day tomorrow, so..expect it tomorrow night now. Haha.
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Mar 23, 09 at 2:28am ^re: Neoseeker Interviews - Synik
interviewed by: rockhole|The Hazard
Greetings Loungin', I am here to conduct an interview with Loki. The both of us appear to have had most of our recent activity localized in the Official Neoseeker IRC Chatroom, which is a definite sub-culture to the Neoseeker community all in its own. Good for us, yes, but this no doubt makes matters a bit mysterious for everyone else never to have ventured out of the forums for very long. In that case, who better for an interview?
Moving on.
So, Loki, a good first question asides from the typical a/s/l (still mandatory in this interview, mind you), would be your history on the site itself. If I'm to understand, you've had roughly four name changes since you began frequenting IRC, a few of which I know to have carried over to the forums. Maybe you want to overtake Mandos in official name changes, or maybe you are sympathetic to the finances of Neo Era. Either way, what various names have you been known as over the years here? And what were the reasons for all these changes?
Er, I've had six different names on neoseeker: Jem, Kloi, Erection (Oz banned that one ), Spkl, llll, and this one. Neoseeker didn't actually profit at all off of me, I just created new accounts. I would just get tired of a name, and make a new one I liked.
Also, because you said a/s/l I figure I should go ahead and answer that too: 17, male, massachusetts.
I can only assume that Oz didn't want that Erection turning up in the wrong place (no anal), at the very least the issue seems to be resolved.
It's been a long time since I've been 17, what is it like being that old in Massachusetts? Do you have a paying occupation? Are there any special local nuances that could be noted in the state?
Currently I do not have a job; I had an awesome one this summer working in the IT department of a college near here, but it was too far away to get there during the school year.
I'm currently making my way through school, and trying not to notice how boring and mundane it is. I don't think massachusetts has any real unique qualities to it asides from an overwhelmingly liberal skew.
So I take it that being in high school, you can't quite fit in a job? Or maybe you value your free time? And on the topic of your previous summer job, were the requirements for working at a school of higher education difficult to reach?
I probably could find a job, but it would most likely be bagging groceries or whatnot, and I would be bored out of my mind. As for my summer job, it didn't really have any strenuous requirements seeing as it was an internship.
It's all experience I guess.
Moving onto IRC, how would you describe the appeal to that place? Why do you believe that you, myself, and others idle there for a large percentage of the day (mine not quite meeting 100% due to the usual connection trouble)?
I'm not really sure what the general appeal is, but it is a nice laid back atmosphere, and once you get pass the hazing a nice group of people (with a few exceptions. Hi Jambo) I think the reason I go on irc so much is because you guys are like my only friends. Just kidding, I actually have a dog too.
Well, if your internet connection is anything like mine, it tends to disconnect now and then. What are some of your offline computer-related occupations?
My internet connection is actually fairly stable, but nice try with the segue there. As for the actual question, I spend a good chunk of time playing video games, reading, and watching tv. This may not sound all that social, but I play MMO's and the friends in my head talk to me while I watch television or read.
Lately I have been playing a lot of indie games; they are usually more original than most and also on the cheap (or free) side.
In terms of tv I watch some science fiction and a good amount of odd comedy. (I'm going to see tim and eric live in january, should be pretty awesome.) My favorite shows are Monty python's flying circus, arrested development, and Neon Genesis evangelion (The psychosis makes me happy).
I read mostly science fiction and fantasy, and overall Isaac Asimov is my favorite author, followed closely by Frank Herbert.
Hazzy: Aren't you the freshest? Heh. Well now I'll be asking you the remaining questions, I hope you don't mind. I'll just place this recorder right here. Science-fiction books are nice indeed. And I hear often good things about Taxachusetts.
Tell us, how's your love life going? Got any belles in sight? Or already got one?
Loki: Don't badmouth Massachusetts, at least I don't live in Canada.
In terms of a love life, mine is fairly nonexistent. I could add more, but I think I will leave it at that.
Hazzy: "At least I don't"-- okay. okay. Aight. Wanna play this game.
Anyway, what about sports? What do you watch? What do you play? Any strong interests in sports at all?
Loki: Of course I insulted you back; you live with the mounties, which effectively limits any insult you make based on location.
As for the actual question, no on all counts. I have played sports before, but all of the organized sports at my school require more time than I am willing to give up. As for watching sports, I've never gotten the fun of watching other people play games and most sports are really slow, so watching them is not a frequent event for me. I will watch basketball on occasion, but that's about it.
Moderately irrelevant, but I am badass at ping pong.
Hazzy: Bitch.
Basketball on occasion, well I'm glad for that. Celtics been doing great last year.. those mother*bleep*ers.
Ping pong? What about tennis, no? Haha. What are you thinking about doing when you're older? Any profession in mind?
Loki: I'm thinking about something computery, but I don't have anything definite in mind. I'm starting to look at colleges, which is a real headache.
Hazzy: Sounds great. Least you got somewhat of a path. Tell me, what is your favorite video game?
Loki: My favorite game is probably N, because it is insanely pretty, and you get to be a god damn ninja. (N+ is the commercial version, the free one is for pc.) I don't necessarily consider it the best game, but I have logged an insane amount of time playing it. Nothing like 500 levels of mind numbingly difficult platforming. (In a good way.)
Hazzy: N. Sounds like a nifty title. So any anecdotes you feel like sharing to the Loungin' community, anything during your life which was an unusual or funny moment.. or depressing.
Loki: well one day I was running in the woods, and I had a cold, so my nose was kinda runny, which I thought was pretty funny, but itsnot.
I'm sorry, that was a horrible pun.
I don't have any awesomesauce stories, sorry to say.
Hazzy: What. Don't tell me you've had such a boring or mundane life so far, surely you must've done something!
Hazzy: Lol. So how's the IRC community going? I haven't been there in ages, I'll have a look-see every two weeks or so. Any special moments in there you like to share? (And if you don't got any, I will stab you repeatedly.)
The best thing recently is that Q22 went all pedo on a little girl in the chats. He says it was an accident, but I know better.
Hazzy: Favorite food?
Loki: I don't really have a single favorite food, but right now I'm really craving bibimbap.
Hazzy: Looks quite tasty. Hmm. What is your native origin?
Loki: European, various parts.
Hazzy: Can't be a bit more precise?
Loki: Mainly english and lithuanian jew, with a smattering of stuff i can't remember. seriously though, why are you asking?
Hazzy: Just gathering info, bruh.
So! We've heard your thoughts about IRC; let's move onto Loungin'. What are your thoughts on this forum, as you're quite the active poster in here as well? Any improvements you notice about it these days? Still a few issues?
While the details change, loungin overall still seems essentially the same as always. Granted, there are definitely some differences, but nothing that redefines loungin as an entity.
Hazzy: mm. How about the Loungin' mods? Got a new few guys entering lately, what are your thoughts on the mods' job in general?
They do a good job of retaining order without making any insanely restrictive rules or letting the power go to their heads. And on a personal level, none of them are arses, which is nice.
Hazzy: Ladies and gentlemen, if you see a mod edit tag at the end of this interview, well..
Hey, before we end this, favorite movie?
Loki: Probably blade runner, although that's not set in stone. The book that it's based on is pretty awesome too.
Hazzy: Cool stuff. So to end, any shout-outs you wanna hand out? I have an idea already, but...
Loki: First off to you and rockhole, for the interview. Also: Mojo, Flakes, Torm, Klope, M, Lone, ak, rh, aki, angyles, zesty, bee, PH, shinra, excalibur, catclone, UW and force (in no particular order) and to the people who I inevitably forgot to mention that I actually like.
Oh yeah, also people at IRP, they're kinda cool in a really gay way.
sorry for the abundance of names, but I had to include them all, for varying reasons.
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Mar 29, 09 at 2:20am ^re: Neoseeker Interviews - Loki
OK. I'm posting a new interview tomorrow, so this can be locked and unfloated now whenever ready.
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At the event we were introduced to the brand new iPod nano which does not feature an updated form factor but instead it has interface changes to imrpove the navigation and they gave us 16 new clock faces to facilitate its use as a watch. Its fitness features have also improved with Nike+ compatibility out of the box with no requirement for additional accessories to track walks and runs. Let's give it to you in bullet points shall we?
What's new with the iPod nano?
- Larger icons for easier navigation
- 16 new clock faces including a range of designs from a Mickey Mouse watch to a classic digital and Roman numeral design
- Nike+ compatibility out of the box (no need for extra setup), capable of tracking distance traveled, pace, time and more out of the box
- Instead of a grid menu it is now a horizontal and you can swip to get through them.
The best thing about the iPod nano? It's price is now reduced! The 8GB is available for $129 and the 16GB is available for $149. They are available from today in 7 colors for both capacities: silver, graphite, blue, green, orange, pink, and red. [Order now]
The next introduction was for the iPod touch one of the major updates was with the price reduction as well as the availability of the white model.
What's new with the iPod touch?
- Ultra thin design
- Retina display
- FaceTime
- HD video recording
- Gyro
- iOS 5 and iCloud
Similar to the iPod nano, the price reduction makes this an awesome deal with the prices of $199 for 8GB model, $299 for 32GB model, and $399 for 64GB model. All sizes come in both black & white and they will be available for order on October 12th same date as the release of the iOS5. [Order Later]
On this day we witnessed the updates that Apple has deigned to grace us with. The event marked the first event in which Tim Cook introduces new products and is the first event in which we did not see our beloved Steve Jobs. For this event I will be posting each update separately in different posts so as to not over crowd your eyes with talk here and there. So let's give you a summary:
- Tim Cook took the stage and gave us the updates in regards to the retail store launch, there are now 357 total stores in 11 countries. He gave a walk through each of Apple's four product areas: The Mac and Lion: 6 million copies of Lion sold so far up 80% of Snow Leopard and 23% year-over-year growth for Mac, 58 million users; Music: market share has been above 70% for a very long time and the iPod has 78% share right now with over 300 million iPods sold, and the iTunes Store has 20 million tracks with over 16 billion downloads; iPhone: 125% year-over-year growth, the iPhone 4 is responsible for over half of their total iPhone Sales ever #1 smartphone in the world; and finally iPad: has 75% market share in the US with high customer satisfaction rating and iPads showing up everywhere it is the #1 tablet in the world.
- Scott Forstall came on stage to talk about iOS5 highlighting the top ten features which were mentioned earlier this year. Before that we were given an overview of iOS being the #1 mobile operating system with 43% market share, Apple has paid out $3 billion to developers and sold 18 billion App Store downloads. Top ten features: Notification Center, iMessage, Reminders app, Twitter Integration, Newstand, Camera app, Game Center, Safari, Mail, PC-Free Setup. iOS5 will be available as a free download on October 12th.
- Cards, a new app released by apple that allows you to create your own greeting card on your phone and Apple will print your photo/design and mail it to them for 2.99$ mailed within the US and 4.99$ worldwide. The app is a free download available on October 12th.
- Eddy Cue came on stage to discuss iCloud highlighting its features: it is integrated right into apps, everything happens automatically, photo stream documents in the cloud, and the coolest thing is that daily backups of contacts and calendars across your devices are up in the cloud. Find my Friends is a new app in which you can share your location with a bunch of friends and stalk them. iTunes Match is the ability to scan and match your entire library to the iTunes Catalog, create and edit playlists, updated across devices for only 24.99$ per year. iCloud launches October 12th, iTunes Match at end of October in the US.
- Phil Schiller came on stage to talk about the iPods and introduces the new iPod Nano and iPod Touch. (Goodbye iPod Classic, you are as good as dead) [Link]
- iPhone 4S is introduced [Link]
- Scott Forstall on stage for a Siri demo.
- Phil Schiller back on stage to continue with the Siri demo.
- Tim Cook back on stage to wrap up.
And with that marks the end of the event.
We are almost 2 hours away from the Apple "Let's talk iPhone" event and I am getting excited hell I am sitting here anticipating a brand new baby to come out! My new child! Yaay! A new addition to my family it's been a while since I last purchased an Apple product, last time was hmmm I believe April with my MacBook Pro!
Can't wait! I'm counting the minutes! Be sure to come back later to see the post summarizing the event!
P.S. I am actually moments away from copying his pose!
One of the main reasons I have started to blog more is the fact that I downloaded an application from the Mac App Store called "MarsEdit" it is a desktop blog editting tool for Mac and based on the website and my opinion:
The best way to write, preview, and publish your blog.
For the price of 39.95$ (which is not so cheap) you get an awesome blogging tool that makes you ditch the web-based WordPress Dashboard which at times becomes so slow due to the Web Browser you view it in. Sometimes you don't want to be online in order to write your posts but you have to get online to actually access the back-end of your site to write them with this app, in other words you would be able to "think outside the browser."
Personal Opinion: I've been using it for the past week or so and I absolutely love it. My main love about this application is the way you upload the photo into the post instead of waiting for it to upload via the web it just gets in there and all you need to do is publish it and then it gets uploaded along with the post. Now when blogging it is easier and faster and I get to not want to kill myself waiting for an image to upload and insert. If you are a Mac user then I highly recommend this app. True it's a bit expensive but it sure is worth it. If you ever lost a post due to your browser freezing, or site going down now it's so much easier to access it all with this offline application.
Feature Overview:
- Rich and HTML Text Editing: Whether you love HTML or can't bear the sight of it, MarsEdit's editor will thrill you. If you prefer the best of both worlds, you can switch easily between the two.
- Wildly Compatible: works well with WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr, Squarespace, TypePad, Movable Type and dozens more through standard MetaWeblog and AtomPub interfaces.
- Perfect Previews: Build a template to match your blog, then let MarsEdit's live preview show you how your posts will look before you publish them. Use Markdown? MarsEdit will preview that, too.
- Your Editor or Ours: Combine the power of MarsEdit with your favorite editor. Integrates cleanly with BBEdit, SubEthaEdit, TextMate, TextWrangler, and any editor that supports that ODBEditor suite.
- Media at your Fingertips: Quickly scan your iPhoto, Aperture, Lightroom, or Flickr libraries, and insert images into your blog post with the click of a button.
- Easy File Uploads: Upload images and files directly to your blog, or attach them to a post for automatic upload-on-publish. MarsEdit will even resize them to suit your needs.
- Re-Blog It!: Add our "Blog This" bookmarklet to your browser's button bar. Now when you discover something cool, you can start a new MarsEdit post with the click of a button.
- Offline Freedom: Write when you want to, without an internet connection. Fine-tune your masterpiece on the boat, plane, or train, and publish when you get back online.
Read More about it and maybe even purchase it here. [Link]
It was circulated yesterday that Apple has sent out their official invites for their upcoming press conference. On October 4th 2011 we will see the updates that will be featured in our brand new iPhone, whether it will be called iPhone 4S or iPhone 5 is still up for grabs but I can't wait! next Tuesday at 8:00PM Kuwait Time if you want to avoid a flood of Apple news then avoid my twitter account because I will be like a kid opening her presents on Christmas eve.
The conference will be led by Apple's new CEO (yes my love Steve Jobs resigned a month ago and I didn't write about it because well I was upset) Tim Cook and will take place at Apple's Cupertino headquarters. Rumors indicate that the phone will be announced at the conference and ready to ship out on October 14th, only time will tell if this rumor is true otherwise I can't wait! I am uber excited!
June 6th! One of my favorite days of the year, it's not really important but I just like the number 6 it's cool! This is the day Apple chose to hold their World Wide Developers Convention and what a day it was!
3 Things were on the table this time around with "1 More Thing" and they were: OS X Lion, iOS5, and iCloud. Before I get into them let me just start off by saying that I am even more in love right now with my Apple babies than I was before simply because OS X Lion and iOS 5 will change the future for everything they're that awesome! So here goes:
OS X Lion:
OS X Lion got it's debut late last year during their October 20th Event, however today Apple decided to show off 10 of it's 250 new features revisiting some of their favorites that were shown off in the beginning and adding some new ones. Some of the new features include: Windows Migration Assistant, a newer version of FileVault, Face-Time will be built-in and so much more.
The most important features that were discussed include:
1) Multi-touch gestures: that are similar to iOS such as Swipe, pinch, etc.
2) Full Screen Applications: a feature that was taken from iOS where launching an app on the iPad expands to the full screen now you can do the same thing with your Mac. Multi touch features get you to navigate from one place to another.
3) Mission Control: One of the best features and the naughtiest sounding ones in Lion is the combination of Spaces, Expose and an App Switcher it makes switching between apps so much more sexier!
4) Enhanced Photo Booth: This makes the app able to follow your face and make "targeted facial enhancements", such as making just your eyes bigger, etc.
5) Mac App Store: Nothing more will be mentioned here as we all know and use it!
6) Launchpad: Imagine having your iPad as your Laptop/Desktop and launching your application that same way, well it's been done and now finding and organizing your apps will be so much easier and so much more cooler!
7) Resume: Just like in iOS where you launch an app and you resume from where you left off, the same thing happens in Lion. Now when you reboot, all of your windows and apps return to how they were and Lion auto-saves everything making it easier to find the different versions of the files you've got.
8) Air Drop: This sexy feature enables you to share documents/photos/etc by running AirDrop and displaying the nearby machines that it can see, sending files will be a just drag and drop situation. The recipient will receive a message and they confirm that they want the file then it downloads. Sharing just became more sexier!
9) Mail: Redesigned and looking so much more delicious! It's smarter and looks similar to Gmail but on steroids!
Lion will be priced at 29.99$ and will only be available on the Mac App Store as a 4GB download, allowing users to pay once and install it on all of their machines just like the Mac App Store apps. A specific date was not announced however it was mentioned that it will be launched during the month of July and customers who purchase a Mac between today and Lion launch day in July will get the upgrade free from the App Store.
[View all of the features via Youtube]
iOS 5
The second major thing discussed in the event was the much awaited and anticipated update the iOS 5 for its iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. The new major features make any of your iOS devices feel like something else, something entirely new! iOS 5 comes with 200 new features and in the Keynote 10 major features were debuted in which we saw a completely revamped notifications system (thank god!), over-the-air software updates and activation for new devices, and iTunes library syncing over Wi-Fi.
The top 10 features are:
1) Notifications: This is a major update since the previous notification system was elementary to begin with. Apple recently hired the developer Peter Hajas who released the "Mobile Notifier" app via Cydia to revamp their notification system what you saw with Mobile Notifier is done now through iOS5 (and that my friends is the reason I never jailbreak I have faith that the features will come if I wait! :P) Anyways The Notification Center will aggregate all notifications, accessed by swiping down from the status bar at the top of the screen. Notifications now can be displayed on the lock screen along with weather and stock alerts. Tapping a notification will automatically open the related app. This brings the iPhone into the newest century and most of its pet peeves will be gone!
2) Newstand: a new app that is similar to iBooks but brings you an actual Newstand to your iPhone, now you can subscribe to your favorite newspapers and magazines and new issues will be automatically downloaded in the background when they are released (I don't know what this will do to my Zinio subscriptions just hope that the prices are highly competitve!)
3) Twitter: Twitter is now integrated into iOS in most of its apps including Camera, Photos, Maps, and Safari. Contacts can be updated automatically with their twitter handles this makes it so much more easier to tweet a picture, link, or whatever comes to mind! And it looks as sexy as hell!
4) Safari:
5) Reminders: a new app that is added to offer task tracking or list creations with geolocation capabilities, think making a to-do list with alerts coming when you arrive or leave a certain location! Very smart indeed!
6) Camera: No matter how many additional Camera apps we download we still go back to the main one to do most of our picture taking, and it's great, the revamp now shows a shortcut available from the lock screen for quicker access to the Camera app not to mention the ability to use the volume up button as a trigger to take a picture. Photo editing features have been added to the iPhoto app editing things like cropping, rotating, plus red-eye reduction.
7) Mail: Some significant changes that will be seen in this app include rich text formatting, message flagging, draggable addresses, along with so many other features.
[New Keyboard] Keyboard enhancements have been made so that you are able to actually type with both hands by splitting the keyboard and making everything more thumb-friendly on the iPad.
8) PC Free: Now this is where the money is! iOS 5 will make you get rid of your PC, you no longer need it to activate your new iOS device, nor do you need it for any of the iOS updates, everything will be done over the air. iTunes library will also do it's syncing wirelessly with your iTunes account over Wi-Fi. This makes it so much easier to use the device straight out of the box without connecting it to your computer [sort of like what I did with my *ugh* Blackberry Play *shudders*] If you are wondering how you can do an iOS update over the air well these updates will now be delta updates in which you get what's changed without the need to download the whole iOS all over again! Say good-bye to 500MB+ iOS update files!
9) GameCenter: It's getting more social in which you are going to be seeing the scores of your friends' friends, also getting friend recommendations, game recommendations basically Twitter for your Games! You will be able to purchase and download games directly from the Game Center.
10) iMessage: Say good-bye to the Blackberry Messenger because Apple just pwned their asses! They've always had awesome messaging clients and now they have spread it onto their iOS devices. iMessage is a New messaging service between all iOS users! It lets you send text messages, photos, videos, contacts, and even do group messaging all over your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch! And since it's available through cross-device you can start a conversation on your iPhone and continue it on your iPad or vice versa. It works over Wifi and 3G so should be awesome!
*Airplay Mirroring will also be available in which you no longer need the Apple Digital HD adapter to mirror your device on your HD TV, all you need is an AppleTV or an AirPlay device!
You will be getting all these beautiful features and more this fall with the release of iOS 5, however developers will be able to have access to the update today! It will support only the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad, iPad 2, and iPod Touch 3rd and 4th generations.
[View all these features in video]
Also coming this fall via iOS5 and Lion will be the new feature iCloud. Apple has decided to give us a digital hub available in the clouds, all devices can talk to the cloud whenever they want and sync all their data. With this iCloud gives users 5GB of free storage for Mail, documents and backups, purchased music, apps, and books don't count in that 5GB. Basically what happened here is that Apple is eliminating the need to physically sync all your devices to your computer which used to be the hub, since keeping the devices synced is crazy! [I hear yah!] So in a way iCloud completely replaced MobileMe Mail, Contacts, and Calenar since they are all free and they will all be updated across your devices just like what they currently do. But that's not all, you see users now can see their purchase history on all devices via the App Store, iBooks and your progress in them will also be synced across all devices. Not to mention that you can now edit a document in iWork on a Mac and it gets pushed instantly to the cloud and you will be able to tweak it in Pages on an iPad and so much more! Apple has been working for 10 years to get rid of the file-storage system and now with iCloud they can do that!
One More Thing: iTunes Match
In addition to all the above, Apple decided to roll out iTunes in the Cloud. The service is free for songs purchased through the iTunes Store, while there is an "iTunes Match" service priced at 24.99$ a year that extends the program to your ripped music. iCloud will eliminate the hassle and pain of syncing your music purchased through iTunes by pushing it into the Cloud. Using the new Automatic Downloads feature content purchased via iTunes is pushed to mobile devices and vice cersa. Users will consequently have all their songs, automatically, wherever they are, on up to ten devices. Now that's cool!
Last Tuesday, May 3rd I was pretty busy hanging out at the MSNBC Cafe waiting to see Jimmy Fallon that I was not able to report on the brand new release of these awesome monster machines.
Apple released an update to their iMac line, upgrading the processors to Quad-Core CPUs throughout the entire line as well as including Thunderbolt. The new iMacs now feature Quad-Core Intel Core i5 Processors with an option to upgrade to the Core i7 processors up to 3.4 GHz.
The second I heard this piece of news I felt jealous and wanted to grab an iMac 27″ again (I had recently sold my previous model as it was causing me more headache than I could deal with [turned out to be a power issue]) but then again I just purchased a MacBook Pro 17″ Model therefore I am not allowed another computer (until maybe my birthday *shhh!*).
Anyways the awesome specs and prices are seen below, and there is an awesome upgradeable option for the 27″ models to have a 2TB HDD + 256GB SSD drive which would make it an insane rocking machine not to mention an option to upgrade the RAM up to 16GB!
21.5″ Model [Base]: 2.5GHz Quad Core i5, 4GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 512MB, 500GB [Price: $1199]
21.5″ Model [High]: 2.7GHz Quad Core i6, 4GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6770M with 512MB, 1TB [Price: $1499]
27″ Model [Base]: 2.7GHz Quad Core i5, 4GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6770M with 512MB, 1TB [Price $1699]
27″ Model [High]: 3.1GHz Quad Core i5, 4GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 1GB, 1TB [Price $1999]
The 21.5 inch models have 1 Thunderbolt port whereas the 27 inch models have two. The processors are said to deliver up to 70% faster performance while AMD graphics is responsible for a threefold jump in performance over the previous generation. There are new FaceTime HD Cameras which support Hi-def video calling between all FaceTime HD-enabled Macs and iPads, iPhones, as well as iPod Touches. This refresh brings in a breath of fresh powerful air in the Mac World and will probably sell like hotcakes!

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Two Southwest Philadelphia honor students had a pretty good excuse for being 40 minutes late for school Tuesday:
After two explosions and a fire in a neighbor's house, the pair of high school students broke a rear window, clambered over broken glass, raced up a smoke-filled staircase, pulled a sleeping boy out of bed, then hustled him out the rear door.
"They're both heroes," exclaimed Rennu Teli-Johnson, principal of Motivation High School on Baltimore Avenue. "But one of them still owes me his senior-project topic."
No one was injured in the fire on the 7100 block of Guyer Avenue, though the 17-year-old boys, senior Michael Eugene and junior Isaiah Palmer, were treated for smoke inhalation at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Teli-Johnson said.


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Eastside Music Tour brings 50 bands to Brady St.
If you're in the market for a new futon, Brady Street Futons is a good place to check out. And if you're looking for a place to see some live music, it's got that covered, too - at least on Saturday.
The furniture store is one of more than 25 businesses hosting live music Saturday for the Eastside Music Tour. The lineup features more than 50 local acts representing a diverse array of genres, including Sub Pop Records' surf pop act Jaill, alternative country band Hugh Bob & the Hustle, hip-hop ensemble Fresh Cut Collective, alternative rock group Ikarus Down, the hard-rocking Hot Coffin and more. »Read Full Article
Street party at Burnhearts benefits Bay View neighborhoods
They'll be dancing in the streets from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday outside Burnhearts, 2599 S. Logan Ave. No worries: They've been doing this for six years. They've got it down. The idea is to raise funds for the Bay View Neighborhood Association.
Restaurants Honey Pie and Classic Slice will be selling food, and there will be an art and craft fair with goods from local artists, plus live screenpainting with Redwall. Braid, Mama Digdown's Brass Band and the Championship will provide the music. DJ WHY B will be on hand. »Read Full Article
Artists turn Fond du Lac Ave. into their canvas
In 1842, Johnsons Park was a farm where escaped slave Caroline Quarlls stayed, marking the start of the Underground Railroad in the area. A century after that pocket of the city harbored slaves seeking freedom, and a generation after homes in the neighborhood were razed to make way for a freeway, dislocation remains an ongoing issue for many living and working in and around a swath of Fond du Lac Ave., according to the organizers of a community-driven, yearlong public art project.
The public art initiative along 20 blocks of Fond du Lac Ave., between N. 17th and 37th streets, is designed to help Milwaukeeans rediscover this once vital artery and its history while engaging with artists and each other. »Read Full Article
Bonfire on the Beach lights up lakefront with music
Make a list: You'll need a beach towel, a swimsuit, maybe some flip-flops and a party attitude for Bonfire on the Beach.
It may be the opening week of Summerfest, but this party kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday at Bradford Beach with music from De La Buena. The band plays until 7:30 p.m. when DJ Kid Millions takes the stage, followed by Kane Place Records from 9 to 10 p.m. Bonfire pits will allow party-goers to see each other and keep them warm if the temperatures drop. »Read Full Article
Good day for a swim? Check out our guide to area swimming spots
Now, this is what summer feels like.
With temperatures headed for the upper 80s — and the humidity not far behind — it should be a good day for a swim. »Read Full Article
Fond du Lac Ave. art project; flamenco guitar performance
Ties that bind
Fond du Lac Ave. ties Milwaukee's downtown to the northwest side of the city. And the In:Site temporary public art project to be on display along the avenue from 17th to 37th streets hopes to tie together the people of those neighborhoods and the rest of the city. "Art on Fond du Lac" features thought-provoking installations that put a spotlight on the area and the needs of the people who call it home. Included in the projects are a sculptural urban greenhouse by George Jones; a tribute to Mattiebelle Woods, the first lady of Milwaukee's black press; and a painting on the avenue itself (at its intersection with Locust St.) by Reggie Baylor. »Read Full Article


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Disney's Beach Club Villas
1800 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
Phone: 407-934-8000
Fax: 407-934-3850
Rooms Dining Recreation Shopping Transportation Childcare Resort Rates Resort Map Reviews Activities Top 10 Resort Tips VIP Tips Photos
Disney Deluxe Villa Resort Classification
Located in the Epcot resort area
Check In: 4:00 p.m. / Check Out: 11:00 a.m.
Disney's Beach Club Villas are Disney Vacation Club accommodations that are also available to the public as Disney Deluxe Resort Villas for nightly reservations. Disney's Beach Club Villas has a late 19th-century New England beach destination theme. The "home away from home" setting gives guests access to all the services and amenities of the Beach Club and Yacht Club resort along with the convenience of villas which include kitchenettes (studios) or full kitchens, living rooms, and in-villa laundry facilities (one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms). This resort is a favorite among guests for its cozy atmosphere, its access to fine dining, and its excellent (and extensive) sandbottom pool. And you can't beat the location: Disney's Beach Club Villas are within easy walking distance of Epcot and the BoardWalk, as well as the "sister resort," the Yacht Club.
Disney's Beach Club Villas, like all Disney resorts, are smoke-free. Designated outdoor smoking areas are indicated on the Resort Map.
Check our Rehabs and Closures schedule for any refurbishments or work taking place at Disney's Beach Club Villas during your visit.
Disney's Beach Club Villas Guest Rooms
This resort's 282 villas are studios, one-bedrooms or two-bedrooms.
Each villa has:
Alarm Clock
Ceiling Fan
Coffeemaker & setup
DVD player or DVD/VCR combo player (except Studios)
Hair dryer
In-room wall safe
Iron and ironing board
Vacuum cleaner
Pack 'n Play crib available upon request
Telephone with voice mail
Satellite TV (includes Disney programming) in each bedroom and living room
Complimentary wireless Internet (WiFi)
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Deluxe Studios sleep four (plus a crib)
- 1 queen bed
- 1 double sleeper sofa
- Kitchenette
- Paper plates and bowls, and plastic utensils
- Small refrigerator
- Microwave
- Wet bar
- Full bathroom
- Alarm clock with radio
- Coffeemaker
- Flat panel TV
- DVD player
- High-speed Internet access
- Iron and ironing board
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Voicemail
- Portable crib
One-bedroom villas sleep up to five (plus a crib)
- 1 king bed
- 1 queen sleeper sofa
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Dishes, glasses and utensils
- Pots and pans
- Refrigerator
- Stove and oven
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Washer and dryer
- Soaking tub
- Alarm clock with radio
- Coffeemaker
- Flat panel TV
- DVD player
- High-speed Internet access
- Iron and ironing board
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Voicemail
- Portable crib
- 1 king bed
- 1 queen bed
- 2 queen sleeper sofas
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Dishes, glasses and utensils
- Pots and pans
- Refrigerator
- Stove and oven
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Washer and dryer
- Soaking tub
- Alarm clock with radio
- Coffeemaker
- Flat panel TV
- DVD player
- High-speed Internet access
- Iron and ironing board
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Voicemail
- Portable crib
Resort amenities include:
Self service laundry facilities near the 'quiet' pool
Valet laundry service
Salon/barber services
Valet parking
Available upon request, subject to availability
Bed Boards/Rails
Crib: Pack 'n Play
Electric Mixer
High Chair
Dining Options at Disney's Beach Club Villas
Cape May Café is a Table Service buffet-style restaurant which hosts a character breakfast in the morning and a clam-bake themed dinner in the evening.
Beaches and Cream Soda Shop is a casual Table Service location at the Beach Club.
There is also a Beaches and Cream Soda Shop To Go Menu available for those who wish order take-out.
Beach Club Marketplace sells Quick Service meals, snacks and a limited selection of groceries.
The Dunes Pool outside of the Beach Club Villas offers private poolside dining or beverage service by phone order. Food is delivered poolside for a $3 fee plus 18% gratuity. Disney Dining Plan credits can not be used, but cash, credit card or room charge are accepted as payment.
Hurricane Hanna's pool bar serves Quick Service meals and snacks.
Martha's Vineyard serves appetizers, wine and drinks.
Rip Tide Lounge serves drinks and snacks.
In-Room Dining is available 24 hours a day.
Yacht Club dining options:
Captain's Grille table service location serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Yachtsman Steakhouse Signature Dining location is open for dinner.
Ale & Compass lounge serves drinks and snacks.
Crew's Cup lounge serves drinks and snacks.
BoardWalk dining opportunities are within easy walking distance:
Big River Grille & Brewing Works brewpub
ESPN Club sports café
Flying Fish (Signature Dining location)
BoardWalk Bakery
BoardWalk Pizza Window
Refillable mugs are available for purchase at Beaches and Cream Soda Shop, Beach Club Marketplace and Hurricane Hanna's.
Disney's Beach Club Villas Recreation
· Stormalong Bay– a three-acre water park comprised of three sand-bottom pools with zero-depth entry, and a water-slide (also open to Yacht Club guests- resort ID required for use)
· A 'quiet' pool and whirlpool spa (villa area)
· 4 whirlpool spas (resort area)
· Children's playground
· Lafferty Place Arcade
· Two lighted tennis courts (Yacht Club)
· Bayside Marina boat rental (Yacht Club)
· Water cruises (Yacht Club)
· Fishing (Yacht Club)
· Beach area
· Volleyball
· Jogging trail around Crescent Lake
· Disney movies under the stars nightly in beach area
· Disney's Pirate Adventure (children ages 4 to 12)
· Periwig's Beauty and Barber Shop– full-service salon
· Ship Shape Health Club with workout equipment and massage/spa services (reservations: 407-938-3256)
Disney's Beach Club Villas Shopping
Atlantic Wear & Wardrobe Emporium stocks Disney character apparel and souvenirs as well as Beach Club Villa and Disney Vacation Club logo merchandise and general sundries.
Beach Fittings and Fairings at the Yacht Club is another shopping option. And the nearby BoardWalk has numerous shopping venues.
Disney's Beach Club Villas Transportation
Disney's bus service is available to the Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Magic Kingdom and the Animal Kingdom, as well as Disney Springs and the Disney water parks. Water launch transportation is available to the Epcot International Gateway entrance, to the Disney's Hollywood Studios, and to the BoardWalk. The Beach Club, Boardwalk and Epcot's International Gateway entrance are within walking distance.
The bus stop is located to the left of the main lobby, as you exit the front of the building. The water launch stop is on the dock to the right as you exit the main lobby toward Crescent Lake.
Transportation Times Between Beach Club Villas and Disney Destinations
These times are approximate, provided to give you an idea of average travel times. Please plan on up to a 20 minute wait for Disney transportation in addition to walking time to resort or theme park transportation stops.
Magic Kingdom – 19 minutes by bus, 35 minutes by car (with transfers)
Epcot International Gateway – walking 5 minutes, 18 minutes by boat, 16 minutes by car (to front gate)
Disney's Hollywood Studios – walking 20 minutes, 18 minutes by boat, 15 minutes by car
Disney's Animal Kingdom – 24 minutes by bus, 20 minutes by car
Disney Springs – 20 minutes by bus, 12 minutes by car
Blizzard Beach Water Park – 22 minutes by bus, 15 minutes by car
Typhoon Lagoon Water Park – 20 minutes by bus, 10 minutes by car
Disney's Beach Club Villas Childcare
Sandcastle Club
Hours: 4:30 pm to 12 midnight
Reservations: (407) WDW-DINE
Free play, arcade games, Sega/Nintendo, board games, Disney movies, "play" kitchen and living room area, dolls and stuffed animals, arts and crafts, and much more!!
Sandcastle Club provides a complimentary dinner for children that is available at 6:00 p.m., 7:00p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in the Club. Reservations required.
In-room child care is available at all resorts.
Disney's Beach Club Villas VIP Top Tips
This section is sponsored by the Disney experts at The Magic for Less Travel, Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
Enjoy the close proximity to Epcot's World Showcase. While there is a boat launch available to Epcot, you can get there faster by walking.
You can access Disney's Hollywood Studios by boat. You may also enjoy a brisk walk around the BoardWalk down to Disney's Hollywood Studios. In general, you may find the boat ride shorter than walking to Disney's Hollywood Studios.
These resorts offer one of the best pools on Walt Disney World property. The Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, while separate, share the pool area. There is a "shipwreck" that offers the entry point to the main water slide. Some areas of the pool have a sandy bottom.
Looking for childcare services? The Beach Club is one of only a few locations that offer these services on property.
These resort hotels are located near the BoardWalk, offering a short walk to additional restaurants and nightlife that do not require park admission.
Sometimes Disney's bus transportation may share buses with the other resort hotels in the Epcot area around the BoardWalk. If you find yourself stopping at multiple stops, you may want to get off at the first stop and just walk the rest of the way. This is sometimes quicker than stopping at each resort hotel if the bus loop is being shared with multiple resorts.
Looking for a discounted rate for your Disney Vacation? Let The Magic for Less Travel, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, work for you. Their concierge services are always provided free of charge, and The Magic for Less Travel will help you find the best published or unpublished discount for your vacation. Already have a vacation booked directly with Disney? Contact The Magic for Less Travel to see if they can help you find a lower rate.


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HONOLULU (AP) John Cook had already posted a 62 in the second round of the Sony Open when Jerry Kelly headed to the first tee.
To see Cook's name atop the leaderboard brought back sour memories. Kelly was poised to win his first PGA Tour event last year in the Reno-Tahoe Open until he made triple bogey late in the final round, which enabled Cook to win by a stroke.
Even more troublesome was the size of Cook's lead.
"I knew I had to catch up, not let him have six shots between us," Kelly said. "I'm glad there's only three, but I wish there were none."
Cook had a magic number in mind, but only briefly. He had a birdie putt on his 17th hole and a par 5 after that a birdie- eagle finish would have given him 59.
"You don't get that many chances," Cook said.
This wasn't one of them. He settled for an 8-under 62 to match his career-low round in 23 years on the PGA Tour and take a three-stroke lead over Kelly.
They will be paired in the final group Saturday.
"We can talk about Reno," Kelly said, joking.
Asked if he was bitter about that loss in Nevada, Kelly shook his head. He brought that on himself, a triple bogey on the 16th hole.
"It's not stuck in my craw," Kelly said.
Cook took advantage of breeze, balmy conditions to finish two rounds at 12-under 128. That tied the 36-hole record at Waialae Country Club, last matched a year ago by Brad Faxon, who went on to win by four strokes.
Kelly atoned for a bad 6-iron shot on No. 17 by chipping in for birdie and had a 65.
Chris Riley (67) had another bogey-free round and was at 132, along with Brad Elder (64). Fred Funk and K.J. Choi each had 65 and were another stroke back.
Charles Howell III also had a 62, 10 strokes better than his opening round.
"This game has got be baffled," Howell said. "I'm not a different person today and I was 10 strokes better. If I figure that out, I'm going to be very successful."
As it was, he was at 134 and poised to contend for his first PGA Tour victory.
Cook had no reason to think he might flirt with a 59 after starting with a birdie and five pars. He shifted gears in a hurry. After a couple of medium-range birdies, he holed a bunker shot to make eagle for the second straight day on the par-5 18th, then a 4-iron into 12 feet for a birdie on No. 1.
By the time he got to the eighth green his 17th of the round he realized a birdie and an eagle on the par-5 ninth would put him at 59.
"When the putt was rolling up No. 8, I was thinking, 'If that goes in, the ninth could be a lot of fun,"' Cook said. "I just left the putt short; another roll and it would have gone in."
It didn't matter, anyway. He misread a 3-foot birdie putt on No. 9 and wound up with a 62, his lowest score since an 8-under 62 at Firestone in 1998.
Cook and Howell had the best score at Waialae since it was last redesigned to play as a par 70. Davis Love III set the course record in 1994 with a 12-under 60.
The tall, skinny palm trees waved gently in the breeze Friday, a stark contrast from the whipping winds of the first round. Cook's round was no less impressive.
"It almost is harder without the wind, because you don't get the help you need on some of these holes," Faxon said after his 67.
Sergio Garcia, the winner last week on Maui, finally got some putts to fall in a round of 66 that left him nine strokes behind. He was seven shots back after 36 holes at the Mercedes Championships.
The cut was at 140. Fred Couples saved par from the sand on his 17th hole and birdied the 18th to make it on the number, while Tim Herron finished birdie-eagle to stick around the for the weekend.
Among the casualties were Love, who had a 31 on the back nine for a 67, but still missed the cut by two strokes.
Another early departure was Boo Weekley, who had 67 but finished at 143. He wasn't ready to leave Hawaii quite so soon.
"I've had loads and loads of fun," he said with his thick, syrupy drawl. "I might do a little lookin' around. If we don't make the cut, I might go see Pearl Harbor."
It's safe to say Cook is motivated by age not only the fact he has only a few years left, but from his 16-year-old son who already is hitting irons longer than Cook.
"I've got to keep sharp because my kid is going to start beating me, and I can't have that," Cook said. "The last year-and-a-half, I've been hitting the ball like I used to hit at one time, when I was close to being on that next level."
Cook is a member at Isleworth CC outside Orlando, Fla. If he's not being challenged by 16-year-old son Jason and his buddies Ty Tryon, among them there's that "older" group at the club, such as Tiger Woods. Cook says he plays casual rounds with Woods about a dozen times a year.
"If you're going to play at our club, you better have your game ready," he said.
The 62 he posted Friday was good enough for the Sony Open, and it most likely would have sufficed any day at Isleworth.
The trick now is for Cook to convert that into his 12th PGA Tour title.
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