Hex's Journal

hex_16 @ 2009-11-11T23:11:00

2009-11-12T04:13:06Z

About a month too late to be topical, but funny nonetheless. :)

"Abolish Columbus Day? No, Reimagine Columbus Day"

hex_16 @ 2009-11-11T09:43:00

2009-11-11T14:43:08Z

To my both of my grandfathers (WW2), my father Steve Sr (Vietnam), and my brother Greg (Iraq), and to all US veterans who have put themselves in harm's way in defense the life and liberty of their fellow Americans and fellow human beings,

Thank you.

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Four (a meme)

2009-10-05T17:08:03Z

Four movies you would watch over and over:

The Dark Knight
Evil Dead 2
Spider-Man
Terminator 2

Four places you have lived:

Philadelphia. That is all.

Four TV shows you love to watch:
Family Guy
Robot Chicken
Burn Notice
Law & Order

Four places you have been on vacation:

Toronto
Southern California
London and Paris (same trip)
Florida

Four websites you visit daily:
LiveJournal
Sinfest
Cracked
Twitter

Four of your favorite foods:
Steak
French fries cooked in peanut oil
Rice
Popcorn

Four places you would rather be right now:
Home
Hanging out with friends in Toronto or SoCal
Poker table
Someplace not here

Four people you are tagging:
frito_kal
nute
neonumbra
yonaelka

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For my fellow comic book and/or video game geeks...

2009-09-08T03:19:18Z

The Circle of Life

Writer's Block: Environmental Confession

2009-06-26T12:02:40Z

'Fess up: What do you do that's bad for the environment?

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I openly mock Al Gore. :)

Writer's Block: All-Nighter

2009-06-25T12:24:58Z

When was the last time you stayed up all night? What were you doing?

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This past Saturday night. I was playing Metal Gear Solid 4. I have no life. :P

The more interesting story was several years ago when I pulled an all-nighter at the Trump Taj Mahal, starting with their Midnight Madness Hold'em Tournament, and ending in a game of $1-$5 Spread Limit 7-Card Stud that put me ahead about $300 for the night (day?). Played from Midnight until 10 AM, and boy did my body pay me back for that one the rest of the weekend. :P

I'm going to hell for posting this...

2009-06-23T13:44:42Z

...and you're all coming with me.

http://www.sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicID=3213

Because there can never be to much of this...

2009-06-15T03:14:15Z

hex_16 @ 2009-05-25T12:06:00

2009-05-25T16:10:43Z

"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."

--Gen. George S. Patton

Star Trek

2009-05-25T15:31:14Z

I'm not a Trekkie, so your mileage may vary, but Star Trek was awesome. :)

Writer's Block: There Can Be Only One

2009-05-22T12:36:58Z

Do you believe in monogamy?

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I do believe in monogamy. Marriage is a huge, lifetime commitment. Even if I didn't grow up with the Catholic mindset that you get married once, and to only one person, I don't imagine it's easy to split that kind of commitment amongst multiple partners.

I realize modern usage of the term "monogamy" doesn't only apply to marriages. With respect to this more general usage, I think that sexual polygamy is ultimately unsustainable. It's unsafe for all parties involved. And even in a perfect world where STDs were eradicated, there's the emotional costs. Someone is going to feel neglected. Someone is going to get jealous. It's not a matter of logic (unless by logic, you mean to say this is an evolutionary adaptation); people form attachments to their partner, and usually don't like to share. Monogamy is just a good idea, irrespective of one's religious or ethical inclinations.

Writer's Block: Teenagers & Car Accidents

2009-05-20T12:37:07Z

Why do you think teenagers are involved in more car crashes than any other age group?

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The pat answer I think most people will use is "irresponsibility" or "lack of maturity." There are plenty of adults that have those qualities, however.

I think the answer that applies more broadly to teenagers is inexperience. Until a person has had a bit more time behind the wheel, no matter how safety-conscious that person is, there will be unfamiliar traffic patterns and roads, unfamiliar habits by other drivers, and a general lack familiarity with what your motor vehicle can and cannot do.

"We have lost our voice."

2009-04-13T18:26:55Z

"We have lost our voice."

Kalas dies at 73; was voice for Phils, NFL Films

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There is no voice I associate more with baseball than Harry Kalas. Countless "Outta here! Home run!" calls, and two World Series wins proclaimed over the airwaves. He's part of the fabric of this town. He'll be sorely missed, as was his broadcast partner (and Phillies legend) Richie Ashburn many years ago.

My condolences to his loved ones, and those that loved him (which is practically all of Philadelphia).

Writer's Block: Gamer's Choice

2009-04-13T16:31:12Z

What is your favorite old-school video game?

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Just to show how much of a dino I am, I'd say I have to go with Donkey Kong. It still frosts me that after all these years of retrogaming collections by other companies, Nintendo still couldn't be arsed to give us the arcade version of DK. The NES version is light one level (the conveyor belt/pie factory level). Maybe this will come to an end with the introduction of Virtual Console Arcade on Wii? One can hope.

Going to update this with my friend code when I get a chance.

2009-04-09T16:29:34Z

Click here to level up my license!

Writer's Block: The Kids' Section

2009-03-16T12:21:37Z

What was your favorite movie when you were a kid? Is it still your favorite now that you're older?

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Rather than take the pat (and less interesting) answer and say Star Wars, I'd have to go with The Goonies. For those who aren't familiar with the movie, it's about a bunch childhood friends in Oregon who, in order to save their homes from foreclosure, go hunting for pirate treasure with an old map they've found. The movie's basically Indiana Jones lite (which makes sense since it was produced by Steven Spielberg). Directed by Richard Donner (The Omen, Superman, Lethal Weapon series).

While it's not my favorite movie now, since my tastes (hopefully) have matured, I still have a fondness for it, and so I made sure I got it on DVD when it was finally released on the format.

Writer's Block: Timely Departures

2009-03-13T17:39:31Z

If you could jump in a time machine and travel back to any point in history, where would you go?

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I've always had an affinity for Benjamin Franklin. Printer. Journalist. Scientist. Enterpeneur. Statesman. Philosopher. To me, he's the enbodiment of the American dream: someone who came out into the adult world with next to nothing, and improved himself and his station with hard work and ingenuity. He had a lot of admirable traits (though marital fidelity apparently wasn't one of them -_-;, but I digress). If it could be done without screwing up history, I can kind of imagine talking with him, talking about science, politics, and all the techological changes his scientific studies helped bring about (electrical transmission, refrigeration, and air conditioning come to mind). I think it would be fascinating to talk with such a learned and inquisitive mind about all the stuff that's gone on in the 200+ years since he lived, and maybe gain some new insights from his personal experiences.

So my choice would be to travel to around the time of the signing of the U.S. Constitution to talk with Ben Franklin, and gain some new insights on him and on liberty, and really just satisfy my curiosity (like any good scientist and/or tinkerer). :)

hex_16 @ 2009-01-20T16:25:00

2009-01-20T21:34:18Z

Watching House on USA to avoid the wall-to-wall coverage of the biggest fellating of a public official since Bill Clinton was in the White House. This one, of course, is only figurative.

I don't remember this kind of coverage for Bush, or even for Clinton's inauguration.

Once the festivities are over, it'll be interesting to see how soon Obama takes a swat at freedom of speech (see "Fairness Doctrine"), gun rights, and the American taxpayer.

America's about to get a big dose of buyer's remorse.

Don't blame me. I voted McCain.

hex_16 @ 2009-01-11T15:50:00

2009-01-11T20:50:33Z

Happy Birthday, nute!

"It's a Christmas miracle!" or "How about dem Dallas Cowboys!"

2008-12-29T16:43:27Z

After having to wait on the results of two early games to find out if they were playing for a playoff berth, or only for pride, the Philadelphia Eagles have made it into the playoffs by defeating our hated rivals, the Dallas Cowboys (chumps).

Suck it, T.O.

Because this is made of win...

2008-11-28T07:43:19Z

An experiment in tolerance

2008-11-13T21:05:44Z

Tolerance Fails T-Shirt Test

Diversity's all well and good... until it comes to diversity of opinion.

hex_16 @ 2008-11-05T14:31:00

2008-11-05T19:41:28Z

Remembering this has humbled me.

I apologize to the Obama supporters on my friends list whom I've ticked off in the last 18 hours or so with my pissing and moaning.

I'm bouncing back as we speak.

Obummer wins.

2008-11-05T04:36:10Z

My fellow Americans, hide your wallets.

Don't say I didn't tell you so.

I don't drink very often, but tonight, I'm strongly considering it.

I did everything I could America...

2008-11-04T18:57:29Z

Now get your ass out there and vote. Do me proud. :)