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Curious and Curioser
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- Written by: Rod Boyle
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An interesting link to experiment with today - best done before you fall asleep; turn off the lights and watch the screen create your dream. . .
http://www.solaas.com.ar/dreamlines/
Art Ideas
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Being something of a closeted artist myself I thought I'd share some of my sources of inspiration. No Raphael, Van Goghs or Picasso's here, rather the kind of Ordinary art we all can afford. 3 Links today - in no particular order: http://www.thriftstoreart.com/, http://www.museumofbadart.org/ and finally this: The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations' Millennium General Assembly. Of course there's lots more, but this is only the "link of the day" and I don't want to spoil you.
More rants on Shaw
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- Written by: Rod Boyle
- Category: Who's Your ISP?
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I've returned to Calgary, following a rather dismal end to an extraordinary relationship and far too much mundane baggage. And, having found a place, am now in desperate need of an ISP. . .who shall I call? Well, again, with the monopoly, it's Shaw. And somehow I am persuaded, bamboozled, not only into accepting their internet service, but their new digital phone service as well.
I should know better. I do know better, what was I thinking?
So it's August 1st when I call, a long weekend, they'll be able to come on August the 5th to get me set up. All set up; with their digital phone as well, special introductory price, a terrific new phone number, how does life get better? It doesn't. I'm booked into a 4 hour slot - 8:00 - 12:00, on Tuesday morning. How lucky is that?
By 12:30 on Tuesday I realize how lucky I am. The installer hasn't showed - possibly one of the commonest of Shaw stories, and I set off to find a phone to call them. . . .
The Customer Service Rep, after the mandatory 15 minute wait, advises me that I'm correct, the installer hasn't showed up, but she'll have him there in 10 minutes.
"Is there a number we can call you at?"
This is a bit of irony, apparently to get anything done you need a phone. Even to get a phone. I explain that I don't have a phone yet; there is no number they can call me at; I am no longer at home, can she please have the installer return this evening. . .
She will call me back.
After an hour waiting I call back, they've booked a technician to return in a week. I explain that this is not appropriate, am put on hold, eventually negotiating a return between 5:00 and 9:00 PM.
By the time I return home there is one of the SHAW 'sorry we missed you' signs hanging from the door.
A Million Random Digits with 100,000 Normal Deviates
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Not to spoil the surprise, but having perused the preview of the book, treat yourself to the reviews, (Over 100 at last count!) or maybe even write one yourself. More collaborative genius here than can be found in any government. . . Link: www.amazon.com
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