We put together a fantastic playlist for the wedding! Thanks Zeke for making it happen! It’s in 3 sections, Cocktails, Dinner, and Dance. Cocktails Order Song Artist 1 In The Air Tonight Phil Collins 2 We Are Golden Mika 3 Livin’ la vida Divide & Kreate 4 Birdhouse In Your Soul They Might […]
Posted on 14th August 2014, 11:38 am under
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You might think the following article is about the psychology behind wacky food crazes, and it is. But it isn’t. But it is, at a much deeper level than you think. It is very worthwhile to read and contemplate. Don’t read this article here. Read it on the Pacific Standard website instead. There you will […]
Posted on 14th January 2014, 12:10 pm under
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6 years later, I helped Zach Coffin and friends bring Colossus out of storage and into the hearts of Maker Faire attendees. Previously
Posted on 25th May 2011, 03:06 pm under
Art
I went to India in February 2010 to present technology and art at Techkriti. If you are American preparing to go to India, this advice will make your trip much more enjoyable. A friend of mine, first initial “S.” is from Kanpur, the exact city we visited. How crazy is that! Here’s what I gleaned […]
Posted on 27th March 2011, 11:29 am under
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I write the following in a low-emotion writing style because that is pretty much how I remember it. I immediately kicked into “work” mode when I realized what was going on. Monday morning December 14th, 2009 at about 11:20 the fire alarm in my building started ringing. I went to the door, felt it to […]
Posted on 27th February 2011, 09:10 pm under
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I just got an Android phone, AT&T Samsung Captivate SGH-i897. What are the essentials for this phone? Here’s what I’ve got so far to change the phone from PITA to awesome Google Voice – ($free) to avoid the ancient “You have 2 new messages. To listen to your messages, press 1” and replace it with […]
This is the followup to 1575 things Mr. Welch can no longer do during an RPG Don’t read this here. Instead read it on the author’s site!
Posted on 13th December 2009, 01:47 pm under
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Oh. My. God. Back in 2005 I came across this list. My sides hurt every time I look at it. Really. Try it. Caveat: if you haven’t ever played an RPG, your sides will remain pain-free. I just revisited the site and see that there are now 1575 things that Mr. Welch is prohibited from […]
Posted on 13th December 2009, 01:44 pm under
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Schuyler and I went down to the Box Shop Thursday night to experiment with the Fire Fog effect I’ve been trying to drum up. We certainly made fire! Yes, that’s Schuyler with a Hudson sprayer filled with 87 octane unleaded gas. Don’t try this at home! Aww, do what you want, it’s your home! Unleaded […]
Posted on 9th October 2009, 12:59 am under
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If you are a fire artist in California, you might be interested in this change to the fire regulations that is coming up. This message comes from Dave X on the Flaming Lotus Girls mailing list with his consent to republish: There has been concern among the Fire Arts community recently regarding the Additions to […]
Posted on 7th June 2009, 06:40 pm under
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