Why is it so funny when a kid gets hit by a big ball?
Compilation of funny videos (kid gets hit 6:46, but there a few good laughs)
Monday, February 28, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Stormin'
We had the craziest thunder storm last night. It must have been one or two lightning strikes every second for 2 and 1/2 hours. This included about 4 inches of rain and some light winds. I have never seen that much lightning and thunder.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Dreams
About 10 years ago a friend of mine told me he had figured out a way to control his dreams. He said it was absolutely amazing. I wrote it off as nonsense. A few months ago I watched the far out movie Inception. As complicated as it was, it reminded me of my friends story and I began to wonder if it was really possible to use your consciousness in your dreams to manipulate the people, surroundings and story. Dreaming is the ultimate virtual reality. You can see people and things long forgotten, control the future, travel to the past, travel anywhere be anyone, and do anything... and it all feels real.
My dreams are usually a mix of short term (usually things that took place that day or the day before) and long term (5+ year old) memories combined with very random events.
Last night was the second time I was able to recognize my dream state. It happened as I guided by a few wall street executives into a bank. The outside of the bank was magnificently done. Inside the bank looked like it was under construction. As I ran my hand across the wall I realized the drywall was done extremely poorly. To the point that I said this was so rediculous and recognized it was a dream. A pretty weird way to recognize a false reality. Normally this is where I wake up, but I forced myself to stay at this state. I then started to manipulate the plot of the dream but lets just say it really didn't go as planned.
I have several methods in mind to help recognize a dream, but so far I haven't been able to use them. When dreaming its hard to bring logic as the primary thought process. When dreaming it feels like you are looking at a television or out a window. Disconnected from the world. I think the best method to unlocking this capability is to practice over and over again what you will do to recognize a dream and then repeat the practice when you are in the dream. It can be something as simple as forcing a door to appear and opening it.
My next dream I have, I am going to take my friends advice and give myself some super powers.
My dreams are usually a mix of short term (usually things that took place that day or the day before) and long term (5+ year old) memories combined with very random events.
Last night was the second time I was able to recognize my dream state. It happened as I guided by a few wall street executives into a bank. The outside of the bank was magnificently done. Inside the bank looked like it was under construction. As I ran my hand across the wall I realized the drywall was done extremely poorly. To the point that I said this was so rediculous and recognized it was a dream. A pretty weird way to recognize a false reality. Normally this is where I wake up, but I forced myself to stay at this state. I then started to manipulate the plot of the dream but lets just say it really didn't go as planned.
I have several methods in mind to help recognize a dream, but so far I haven't been able to use them. When dreaming its hard to bring logic as the primary thought process. When dreaming it feels like you are looking at a television or out a window. Disconnected from the world. I think the best method to unlocking this capability is to practice over and over again what you will do to recognize a dream and then repeat the practice when you are in the dream. It can be something as simple as forcing a door to appear and opening it.
My next dream I have, I am going to take my friends advice and give myself some super powers.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Muammar
Since Muammar is in the news, Jim Breuer's story always cracks me up.
The clip is missing the end of the story. In the end, the owner of the sears (and 10 other local sears stores) calls him into his office, and asks him "What happened?". He tells the entire story. The owner sits there stone faced until the very end, and then cracks up laughing and then tells him to get out of his office.
The clip is missing the end of the story. In the end, the owner of the sears (and 10 other local sears stores) calls him into his office, and asks him "What happened?". He tells the entire story. The owner sits there stone faced until the very end, and then cracks up laughing and then tells him to get out of his office.
Friday, February 18, 2011
New Adventure
I bought a little piece of land, and I am about to embark on one of my largest scale projects ever. To build a tiny condo to live in.
https://picasaweb.google.com/doctoroctos/20100918KapahiProperty?feat=directlink
Next up is to decide on some construction plans.
https://picasaweb.google.com/doctoroctos/20100918KapahiProperty?feat=directlink
Next up is to decide on some construction plans.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Watson on Jeopardy
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/219893/ibm_watson_vanquishes_human_jeopardy_foes.html
Its pretty amazing that a computer was able to beat out Jeopardy contestants. I am not amazed that it had the knowledge, but more amazed that it was able to solve Jeopardy's word puzzles and then build multiple answers and use statistics to choose the most probable answer, all in a short enough time to ring the buzzer. I believe given enough time any computer software/hardware could look up an answer. This took quite a bit of programming and architecture to pull the answer it so fast and accurately.
But then I wondered, why would a computer want to win Jeopardy. What would it do with the money (besides pay its PG&E bill)? What if it became self aware, lazy, and then started applying for government handouts as it watched Oprah and people's court all day long.
"Wrapping up a three-day run on the Jeopardy game show, IBM's Watson computer has beaten two former champions in a historic match of man versus machine."
Its pretty amazing that a computer was able to beat out Jeopardy contestants. I am not amazed that it had the knowledge, but more amazed that it was able to solve Jeopardy's word puzzles and then build multiple answers and use statistics to choose the most probable answer, all in a short enough time to ring the buzzer. I believe given enough time any computer software/hardware could look up an answer. This took quite a bit of programming and architecture to pull the answer it so fast and accurately.
But then I wondered, why would a computer want to win Jeopardy. What would it do with the money (besides pay its PG&E bill)? What if it became self aware, lazy, and then started applying for government handouts as it watched Oprah and people's court all day long.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Saddest song
Topic on the radio was the saddest song of all time. The host called out Coldplay's 'Fix you'. I disagree, Johnny Cash's version of 'Hurt' is the hardest song. Trent Reznor really puts the time line of life in perspective.
Note to self. Everlast 'What its like' and Johnny Cash's 'Hurt' could have dueling guitars.
Note to self. Everlast 'What its like' and Johnny Cash's 'Hurt' could have dueling guitars.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Cacao Farm
I got to visit a Cacao farm today. It was fun and interesting to learn the process used to grow and farm the fruit. The fruit is used to make chocolate and butter. I bought a few trees. Now to wait and see how they grow and then if I can actually preform the harvest process.
The more time I spend on the island the more diverse people I meet. Quite a few people today performing an array of activities. I am a new member of the HTFG group today (Hawaiian Tropical Fruit Growers). It should be an interesting journey.
The more time I spend on the island the more diverse people I meet. Quite a few people today performing an array of activities. I am a new member of the HTFG group today (Hawaiian Tropical Fruit Growers). It should be an interesting journey.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Airports
I don't take to airports or long distance flying well. The airport is a great place to study human psychology. I have learned that people just getting dumber as time goes on. I think airport behavior is a clear indication that something (probably high fructose corn syrup) is leading to degeneration of brain tissue.
Why do people have to congregate around the gate waiting for the ticket lady to start boarding their rows? Wasn't it just 3 years ago that people waiting like normal intelligent homosapians, i.e. patiently and orderly seated in the "waiting area"? There are so many of these people that its impossible to make your way to the gate. These are the biggest a**clowns on the planet. I asked one guy if he was waiting in line, he said no had a dumb look on his face. I then wanted to follow up with "Then why the f- are you standing here."
The next thing that bugs me is how everyone has to crowd around the luggage carousel (this has been the preferred method of stupidity for as long as I can remember). As if everyone's suitcases are going to arrive all at the same time in the exact order that everyone is standing around the carousel, forcing a huge rush to remove 250+ suitcases simultaneously. How about taking one step back so that everyone can move in and out as needed?
The next biggest irk is these rolling suitcases. I saw a guy last week with a rolling suitcase, but the suitcase was the size of woman's purse...a small purse not a big one. I wanted to ask him why did he need wheels to carry his murse. Grow a pair fruit cake.
Then the guy on my flight from Newark to LA was so huge (easily 250lbs), that he took his seat and 1/3 of my seat. I felt bad for him, there wasn't much he could do. It wasn't like he could squeeze himself to fit into his assigned area. Then I thought "geeze, why am I punished because he lacked any food portion control?". Not only is the seat already small, but I am reduced to only using 2/3rds of that space for 6 hours.
Reading back through my rant I think this is the real reason I don't like airports and flying...cause its a clear indication that both society and air travel aren't going to get any better.
Why do people have to congregate around the gate waiting for the ticket lady to start boarding their rows? Wasn't it just 3 years ago that people waiting like normal intelligent homosapians, i.e. patiently and orderly seated in the "waiting area"? There are so many of these people that its impossible to make your way to the gate. These are the biggest a**clowns on the planet. I asked one guy if he was waiting in line, he said no had a dumb look on his face. I then wanted to follow up with "Then why the f- are you standing here."
The next thing that bugs me is how everyone has to crowd around the luggage carousel (this has been the preferred method of stupidity for as long as I can remember). As if everyone's suitcases are going to arrive all at the same time in the exact order that everyone is standing around the carousel, forcing a huge rush to remove 250+ suitcases simultaneously. How about taking one step back so that everyone can move in and out as needed?
The next biggest irk is these rolling suitcases. I saw a guy last week with a rolling suitcase, but the suitcase was the size of woman's purse...a small purse not a big one. I wanted to ask him why did he need wheels to carry his murse. Grow a pair fruit cake.
Then the guy on my flight from Newark to LA was so huge (easily 250lbs), that he took his seat and 1/3 of my seat. I felt bad for him, there wasn't much he could do. It wasn't like he could squeeze himself to fit into his assigned area. Then I thought "geeze, why am I punished because he lacked any food portion control?". Not only is the seat already small, but I am reduced to only using 2/3rds of that space for 6 hours.
Reading back through my rant I think this is the real reason I don't like airports and flying...cause its a clear indication that both society and air travel aren't going to get any better.
Chill out jam of the day
Lee Scratch Perry vs. Bob Marley - Sun is Shining
http://www.pandora.com/music/song/bob+marley+vs+lee+scratch+perry/sun+is+shining
http://www.pandora.com/music/song/bob+marley+vs+lee+scratch+perry/sun+is+shining
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Thanks!
Six hour flight gets you a 3/16 of an ounce cracker. Thanks United Airlines, I am stuffed now. This goes along with my ideology that if you aren't going to do something good, don't do anything at all. At some point the reward is so disappointing that it becomes insulting. Its like getting a pencil sharpener for a Christmas bonus. Don't bother.
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