tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136520202024-03-05T00:25:56.104-05:00FeldspariaBaron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.comBlogger1657125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-13680905920865076422013-03-12T22:03:00.001-04:002013-03-14T09:51:27.697-04:00Personifications of Websites. <div>
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In 2007 xkcd made a map of the internet based on user populations rather than ownership, <a href="ohttp://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/online_communities_small.png">Online Communities</a>. The amusing skit above is from Cracked and sees the internet major sites as personifications like god heads, It is easy to see why Pirate Bay is mistrusted in this setup. It is depicted as a group huddled around a copier. </div>
Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-35400473267705945672013-03-11T23:43:00.001-04:002013-03-12T01:28:02.944-04:00Space is...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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disease and danger<br />
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Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-11814546120180796542013-03-11T23:20:00.001-04:002013-03-11T23:21:56.005-04:00Why Vulcan School Reunions are So Awkward <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A Vulcan school is just like every other school. <br />
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Star Trek (2009)</div>
Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-65596095254521664382013-03-11T23:13:00.000-04:002013-03-11T23:13:10.816-04:00Why Star Trek (Film 2009) is Science Fiction <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Because in circa 2243 Nokia still exists as a company/brand.Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-51828001945311186762013-03-11T01:30:00.001-04:002013-03-11T01:30:35.332-04:00The Value of Stories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just stories. </div>
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Just stories.</div>
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The world begins and ends with stories.</div>
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Ragnar Lodbrok recruiting his crew. In Vikings S01E02</div>
<br />Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-5431801694214543372013-03-10T22:48:00.002-04:002013-03-10T22:49:52.939-04:00Kal El's Prayer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hail Superman, wearing tights</div>
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Clark Kent be thy name</div>
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One nation under Zod</div>
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Homer Simpson in Simpsons S24E15 </div>
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The problem with this is General Zod is an enemy of Superman so this makes little sense.</div>
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<br />Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-31039190751911404722013-03-08T12:35:00.005-05:002013-03-08T12:35:52.848-05:00Another Cartoon About the Similarity Between Emperor Palpatine and Pope Benedict<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This topic was also explored in an earlier post, <a href="http://feldsparia.blogspot.ca/2009/08/soace-pope-or-pope-as-star-wars-emperor.html">The Space Pope or Pope as Star Wars Emperor</a>. Posted by <a href="http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/member.php?u=7392">Kome</a> on AH.com's thread <a href="http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=112047&page=264">The Official Political Cartoon Thread</a>.</div>
Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-66241527115980500842013-03-07T23:39:00.004-05:002013-03-08T00:39:18.880-05:00Why The Pope Retired<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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(from a link by <a href="http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/member.php?u=7893">Beedok</a> in <a href="http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=254417&page=146">Things that look like alternate history but aren't IIa</a> at AH.com.)</div>
Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-6584668647065974332013-03-03T00:49:00.003-05:002013-03-03T01:07:08.369-05:00What Turns On the Ex-Amish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Or what turns on one ex-Amish mob boss in Banshee S01E01</div>
Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-31657114157319227402013-03-02T20:39:00.001-05:002013-03-03T00:41:28.470-05:00Siskel and Ebert ArchiveStumbled across the archive for <a href="http://siskelandebert.org/">Siskel & Ebert</a>. The 20+ year archive of the show as it was under different names/production companies.<br />
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Below is the very first episode of Siskel & Ebert from way back in 1975.<br />
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<a href="http://siskelandebert.org/video/GWHWHKY3W9R7/Opening-SoonOne-Flew-Over-the-Cuckoos-Nest">http://siskelandebert.org/video/GWHWHKY3W9R7/Opening-SoonOne-Flew-Over-the-Cuckoos-Nest</a><br />
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<br />Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-86295326370375552742013-03-01T22:54:00.002-05:002013-03-01T22:54:36.672-05:00Credentials for Sale<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qp4TwDwE8GM" width="500"></iframe><br />
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This is little strange ad is from <a href="http://www.wetakeyourclass.com/">We Take Your Class</a>.<br />
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<br />Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-52179899521547646192013-03-01T15:40:00.002-05:002013-03-01T15:40:28.842-05:00Fringe Pope<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="375" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5NMWs5Ngz9o" width="500"></iframe><br />
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Found this in a link from AH discussion, <a href="http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=271765">Why Papal Conclave is an affront to Catholic theology and a pathetic electoral system</a>, posted by Enigmajones. Pope Michael, who has about <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Michael">"30 "solid" followers"</a> is one of two existing American anti-popes, there were 2 others but they resigned or died. </div>
Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-77557700304618450432013-02-28T02:16:00.001-05:002013-02-28T02:19:19.980-05:00Humble Pride<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What you have to understand about my people [<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch-Irish_American">Scotch Irish</a>] is that they are a noble people. Humility is their form of pride, it is their strength, it is their weakness. And if you humble yourself before them they well do anything you ask. </div>
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Frank Underwood, House of Cards (US) S01E03</div>
Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-79830851670214586902013-02-23T01:57:00.002-05:002013-02-23T01:58:25.528-05:00The Modern Study <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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More electronics than paper...</div>
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From House of Cards (US) S01E01</div>
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..you probably wouldn't be able to find out about his politics. He'd want to look at the meat cooking.</div>
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<br />James Bond at a BBQ as imagined by Izzie Susie</div>
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on Charlie Brooker Weekly Wipe S01E04</div>
Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-91402891830415605222013-02-22T12:01:00.002-05:002013-02-22T12:01:47.988-05:00Real Youtube Video From Fictional Character<div style="text-align: justify;">
Sheldon Cooper fictional character from the TV show The Big Bang has posted a video on Youtube as part of his "Fun with Flags" series. This was released in April 2012 and at this point, February 2012, has less then 3700 hits. </div>
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Personally, I do like vexillogy and designed my own flag, tat is own this blog. There is nothing nerdish at all about any of that. </div>
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_e8PGPrPlwA?list=UUY85raRX3ixRZ7DGTOI4Jxg" width="500"></iframe>Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-14623302321954439222013-02-21T09:20:00.000-05:002013-02-21T09:20:29.842-05:00Head of SludgeUnder the latest Alex is ad for what is euphemistically term "<a href="http://jobs.telegraph.co.uk/job/4150042/head-of-sludge-hs-445-38/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=&ProcessedTrackID=392661">Head of Sludge</a>". Is this a job title and a cool new insult term?<br />
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"Our client is a water utility business seeking to appoint a Head of Sludge to provide specialist direction to their sludge treatment and disposal operations."</blockquote>
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<br />Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-21568891608436545432013-02-19T02:15:00.001-05:002013-02-22T12:02:21.206-05:00Lucas Defends His Artistic "Vision"<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/A7WjLT6XnqY" width="500"></iframe>Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-37930610959253364672013-02-19T02:01:00.002-05:002013-02-19T02:01:23.598-05:00The Difference Between Fantasy and Economics<div style="text-align: justify;">
There are two novels that can change a bookish 14-year old’s life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.</div>
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SergeantHeretic in the thread,</div>
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at AH.com</div>
<br />Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-48235062642107737852013-02-18T20:55:00.000-05:002013-02-18T20:55:18.108-05:00Minecraft Style First Person Shooter <br />
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Back in the in ancient days of computer games there was a continual desire for better and better graphics. That was then. Now one of the biggest games out there is Minecraft. A game that is has low res graphics and animation. Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-3900182389919349242013-02-13T02:48:00.001-05:002013-02-13T02:48:24.314-05:00How to Protect the World from the UniverseDo you you ever worry that SETI is needlessly exposing ourselves to alien civilizations? From Kickstarter comes a project to spend £20 million to design, not build, a working Death Star, <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/461687407/kickstarter-open-source-death-star">Kickstarter Open Source Death Star</a>. It is unlikely to get funded however a quarter of million has already been raised. <br />
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<br />Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-71474201459866498952013-02-12T22:57:00.000-05:002013-02-13T02:23:11.493-05:00Ripkoff Stories <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="375" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bLkf1AvGXMw" width="500"></iframe><br />
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Here is the latest from Ripkoff Stories.Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-19676029691811768122013-02-08T14:03:00.001-05:002013-02-08T14:03:45.379-05:00Obligatory Wild Thing Video<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="375" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/z9DVJE_bhVU?rel=0" width="500"></iframe><br />
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In the memory of <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/9849602/Reg-Presley.html">Reg Presley</a> please enjoy enjoy this original video for <em>Wild Thing</em> in all its glory.</div>
Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-42033328500357139892013-02-08T13:37:00.002-05:002013-02-08T13:37:48.937-05:00It Isn't Easy Being a Cop<div style="text-align: justify;">
For me, the worse job in policing is looking through the possessions of a murder victum. A lot of the time when a murders an open-and-shut case, which mostly they are, it's not necessary to do it, but sometimes there's no choice, and it's a painful process, the reason being that it puts flesh and bones on people, gives you insigts into what made them tick, this only serves to make them more human. When you've trying to rational and objective, this is something you really could do without.</div>
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Baron von Feldsparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192572254831330503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13652020.post-13662112453528973342013-01-22T13:27:00.000-05:002013-01-22T13:27:15.490-05:00Haroon Siddiqui Unwittingly Condemns Jihad and by Implication Mohammed<div style="text-align: justify;">
In a oped at the Toronto Star, <a href="http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1317284--siddiqui-old-foreign-policy-problems-haunt-obama-s-new-term">Siddiqui: Old foreign policy problems haunt Obama’s new term,</a> Haroon Siddiqui unwittingly condemns jihad. In a the middle of a long essays smearing any attempt to deal with muslim terrorism as colonism Siddiqui has this gem. </div>
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The jihadists invoke Islam but they are brigands and terrorists, living off smuggling and extracting ransom from hostages.</div>
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The problem is that jihad and jihadists, from from the day that Mohammed went out with his gang to loot and rape, has primarily been about brigands, the terror they engender and the crimes they commit. </div>
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