Really bored with people who are upset about Stephen Colbert's testimony

People demanding apologies for it? Whatever. Nobody died. I want an apology for sending people off to war in Iraq, over things that did not actually exist. There are people dead that we can never get back as a result. Let's get our priorities in order here, please.

Buddha neither asks for, nor requires, faith.

I will not proclaim myself as some type of guru in regards to Buddha/Buddhism/Dharma practice, etc. However, it does occur to me that whether or not Buddha existed is not truly critical to the philosophy contained within. No one is required to put faith in Buddha, as they would Jesus Christ or God. It is not about accepting Buddha as a guiding force in your everyday life. Whether or not Buddha, or Jesus Christ, or God, exist or not is not crucial to right now.

Ultimately, this is a prescription for dealing with the complexities and difficulties of life (aka the suffering that we all endure to some degree throughout our lives). It is a path that helps you accept the reality you live in, with all of its suffering and its finite length. Past and future are only abstract. We cannot change the past, nor can we take action in the future. The only time we can do anything is right now. To the extent that we need to think about the future, it is only in terms of projects that we are not yet able to complete. We cannot ever do anything in the future, as all of our possible actions can only be implemented right now.

A Fistful of Yen (Enter the Dragon parody) 2/3.

A Fistful Of Yen (Enter the Dragon parody) 1/3

GUI interface using visual basic to track the killers IP address CSI

Hot Chip w/ "One Life Stand"

This is the first single off of their latest album, released earlier this month. It really reminds me of synth work being done around 20 years ago, give or take a few years. Not that it is entirely retro either, but gives a fresh take on the music that I loved from back then. Hope this is one everyone can enjoy.

It is nice to see a band of this size, being able to put out such good music, and also able to do a good job on the live stage as well.

The album is also called "One Life Stand", and is now available via all of the usual merchants. Don't forget to visit their website. The band also sends out tweets, apparently. Follow them on Twitter via @Hot_Chip.

They're on Facebook too.


Hot Chip - One Life Stand (MySpace Exclusive)

Hot Chip | MySpace Music Videos

John Cleese on Sarah Palin

John Cleese chimed in, last year, with a spot-on analysis of Sarah Palin.

Online streaming hockey...

Cut Copy - Future

One of many songs that are in heavy rotation when I have the chance to play some music. Beautiful stuff. Sometimes I think nobody makes good music anymore, and then other times I find out some brilliant tracks are still being put out.

La Roux - Bulletproof

It can be very uplifting to find some great music that you were not previously aware of. My latest round of it began when I came upon this song after hearing it used in a mashup.

MGMT - Time To Pretend

A brilliant song from MGMT. I recently discovered this one, after having "Electric Feel" for a while. I am really enjoying this song right now.

MGMT - Electric Feel

Another fantastic song. I have actually had this one in rotation on my iPod for quite a while, but it has made its way back into heavy rotation recently.

Passion Pit - Little Secrets

Another song I have been listening to as much as I can.

Passion Pit - The Reeling

A song I have been listening to a lot lately.

Mr. Bones and the Gourditos - Monster Mash

Grand prize winner in Make's Halloween Contest.

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/11/make_halloween_contest_2009_-_winne.html

Carl Sagan - 'A Glorious Dawn' ft Stephen Hawking (Cosmos Remixed)

Carl Sagan and Steven Hawking, presented in a new way.

DJ Hero...

When my son finds out about this, he is definitely going to want this game!



Daft Punk is featured in parts of it, which is one of his favorite musical acts.











I'm just sorting out the Daft Punk tracks that have video samples right now. There is a lot more to like about this game, though. I will find more and post them sometime later.

Mahnahmahnah!

Probably the best thing ever done on The Muppet Show, which is generally filled with excellence to begin with.

The Yes Men Fix The World (2009) Trailer

I look forward to seeing this film. As time goes by, I realize that I am a huge fan of culture jamming. I wonder how well it pays...?

The Other Two - Selfish

Fantastic song that was released by two members of New Order (drummer Stephen Morris and keyboardist Gillian Gilbert) in the mid-90s.