He started off as a musician playing with another of my heroes, Otis Redding. Isaac Hayes went on to make his own mark on music - he made his own style of Soul, one that would later be a huge influence on many Hip Hop artists. And, like the show or not, he became a cultural icon of another sort as the voice of Chef in the animated series South Park.

P.S. - My web host has been down for a better part of a week, so this may explain the temporary absence of this site from the interweb. But at least we’re back up now. If only I could get my email working…

—————-
Now playing: Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft
via FoxyTunes

Since changing my career last year and getting into the building industry, I have both become more interested, and less excited in this idea. As I now work in this industry, in theory I’m much closer to being able to learn what one would need to know to embark on this kind of project. But having worked in the building industry for a short while now, I am also getting an idea of just how difficult this kind of project would be.

Scott Adams reminded me of this with his recent post on the same topic. It is sad that there appears to be no real demand for green homes. And from my small experience, I have to agree with this assessment.

I also agree that the biggest issue is that there is so much FUD surrounding this topic, people just give up. ‘Tis a shame.

—————-
Now playing: Green Day - Hitchin’ A Ride
via FoxyTunes

It’s funny how not having it for 3 months or so makes you realise how much you need it, but also how much time you can waste on it. I’m going to be minimising much of the superfluous stuff (which includes posting here sometimes), and getting on with things that really matter. Speaking of which, I’m off to the Gym now with my lovely wife. Ciao!

Went to see John Fogerty (with Don McLean supporting) at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre last night - good times!

—————-
Now playing: John Fogerty - Born On The Bayou
via FoxyTunes

Yay!

—————-
Now playing: The Screaming Tribesmen - Psychotic Reaction
via FoxyTunes

It’s obviously a touchy subject for the people with this condition, and the scientific/medical types. I think this article also nicely touches on the concerns for the families of Autistic/Aspergers people. Worth a read if you’re interested in this subject.

—————-
Now playing: Sonic Animation - Theophilius Thistler (… an excersise in vowels)
via FoxyTunes

—————-
Now playing: Desmond Dekker - You’ve Got Your Troubles
via FoxyTunes

As I’ve recently noted, one of my favourite film clips of recent times (and indeed a favourite song) is 1234 by Feist.

So go to iTunes store and download the videoclip (A$2.59), and bliss out for 3 minutes or so. Seriously, it is cheaper than a can of Red Bull, better for you and will make you feel happier. I promise.

—————-
Now playing: Ben Folds Five - Kate
via FoxyTunes

We need symmetricality, not just neutrality

What does this mean? Well, Doc argues that because we are not merely consumers of a product provided by ISP’s (ie your DSL connection), and instead are authors, artists, journalists, employers, employees…basically anything that is creative and productive, we need a service that actually reciprocates what we offer by giving equal bandwidth (symmetricality) to uploads as to downloads. Spot on!

—————-
Now playing: Feist - 1234
via FoxyTunes

—————-
Now playing: Powderfinger - D.A.F.
via FoxyTunes