Flashcube

I have no idea what is going on here, but the photos are beautiful.

I am very tired and hungover. This is the best I can do at the moment. I have not tried it out because it is Windows only. It might be a good reason to load Virtual PC though. I hope you like it.

I (Mason) have been known to search Google for hours on end trying to find the “definitive” version of a DVD for my collection. Often this just involves checking to see if there is a Criterion release for whatever title I am looking for. Sometimes, especially with foreign films (i.e. not from North America) it involves a much longer search.

Thank god for DVD Beaver. They meticulously rate different versions of the same movie from different regions on different qualities, such as Image, Sound, Features etc… You really cannot take full advantage of the site unless you have a multi-region DVD player.

It takes a certain type of personality to be this picky about the DVDs one buys. But who am I to say anything about their state of mind when it benefits me so much. Plus, I am not that far off, but I am too lazy to turn it into a productive disorder.

It turns out to get everything I want I need to buy two versions of Yi Yi.

Dear Vancouver,

Thanks for all the fun times and friends I’ve made over the last 5 years. Despite the fact that I can be a bit ummmm…. “different” at the best of times, I really do like you. I will miss everyone dearly.

Love,
Eric

P.S. I’m not going that damn far, for fuck’s sakes. I’m only a plane ride away. And while you’re grieving why don’t you email me or something, dammit! This weekend Mason will be taking over Flashcube.org duties before I arrive and resume again Tuesday or Wednesday. And yes, I will actually miss all of you.

Now it’s difficult for me to think of any reason of any reason that someone would want to listen to MIDI versions of pop songs past. However there is a point to all this. That’s to demonstrate how easy it is to get a song stuck in your head. They talk of how insufferable these songs are. I suppose that’s entirely a matter of conjecture. I like a good pop song better than most so while most would cringe at this site, I smile.

Oh baby. You’re so fine. Let’s make some beautiful music together. Mmmm-Mmmm. Damn! Put those heels on, lady. Why are you going over to that computer? There ain’t no music there. What’s that website you’re checking out. Looks like a Lite-Brite with some wack Philip Glass shit playing from it. Aw shit. I’ll be in bed if you’re interested in something that’ll really make you sing.

NOTE: The preceding scenario should in no way represent the way that Eric would ever treat a woman. He loves and respects most women he meets but unfortunately is very lonely and has an overactive imagination.

Here’s an idea for your next party. How about we take the lifeless, limbless effigy of a naked man or woman, get blindfolded, spun around, and beat the living shit out of it with a stick until it bleeds candy. What? Someone’s already thought that up? Fuck!

I don’t need critics. I’m my own worst critic. Case in point: the post previous to this was a bit of a cop-out. I had the link sitting in “flashcube links” folder, thought it mildly interesting and decided to put it up with barely an entertaining byline or anything. So now I’m forced to resort to the old standby of smut and had I not put this post up I’d probably be losing sleep wondering if people thought I’ve lost my edge. I worry about these things and a million other things on a day to day basis. But it’s that rampant paranoia and perfectionism that drives me. Oh the things I do for you people.

Oh yes the link. It’s not graphic but it’s implicit. Some may even say it’s cute but those people need a slap across the face with the Rampant Rabbit and I’m just the asshole to do it.

Did you ever wonder what Pi to the ten thousandth digit would sound like as musical notes? Me neither. Here’s the link anyway.

I’m the only ukulele player I know out of my circle of friends and acquaintances. It doesn’t exactly ooze testosterone in the way a Gibson SG does but I enjoy playing nonetheless and have been known to write a song or two on the damn thing when I’m not too busy updating this site or playing the guitar. I’ve been contemplating getting a new ukulele because of the problems I’ve been having with string buzz but really where does one get a higher-end ukulele other than custom-made or mail-order. Besides, I’m a “try before I buy” type of person and not too mechanically inclined. I’m sure that I could pull off making one from this kit though.