I do! I do!
Greetings and salutations all, apologies for not blogging more about my one year anniversary in the community, about the idiot who stabbed someone in the eye socket with a pen at San Diego Comic Con over seating and how fortunate it was that the assailant wasn't wearing a ROACH shirt at the time, how completely inept some adversarial bloggers tend to react to one's posts while I'm bringing up something spoken of in last week's Creature Feature episode, so someone missed a golden opportunity to verbally joust with their better in me. But enough about that, time for a musical interlude with a message!
If you found yourselves reminiscing about a song from the Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back soundtrack, then you picked up the musical cue. While preparing for my little holiday, I had an urge to play this song by the group Stroke 9. But what's this? It turns out that there are now TWO versions of the same song. The classic from the soundtrack, and another recorded live shortly after 9/11.
Wonderful. Another attempt at breathing new life into a popular song by changing the lyrics to something socially important and placing an exclamation point on a tragedy. Krampus didn't approve when Elton John did it for Princes Diana, so how would Krampus react to this?
Strangely enough, it was appropriately poignant.
yes, that's right ladies and gentlemen. As much as Krampus loathes such remixes, both versions actually seem to genuinely fit the frustrations I felt, knowing that I had foreseen the possibility for violence at such conventions, and had warned about the dangers. And in the pursuit for a musical outlet to voice the frustrations and outrage, both versions actually have strong messages, even spoken of in the second version. The point? It's all right and perfectly natural to feel like going on a violent spree. But wanton violence isn't the answer. It's important to find your expression, but not to cause needless harm in response, forging an endless cycle. And this is something preached about in the pursuit of educating people about Krampus Nights. It's good to vent and focus those energies into something positive without stabbing someone in the eye out of retaliation. Or worse, other weapons being pulled out of anger. Pens should not need to be confiscated from a convention where avid fans seek autographs from celebrities. It stands to reason that very few could foresee something like this occurring. But Krampus is among the few. And in the end, being right warms my black heart. As my diminutive ally Mister Jingles likes to state, ROACH can suck it. And I'm sure the problems with accessing their site this week can only accentuate my sentiment. But enough about insects underfoot, let's dance!
First is the original version of the song, along with lyrics.
How many people wanna kick some ass?
I used to be a nerd
Grew up in the suburbs
Nothing there ever went wrong
I made it up in this song
I talk about the hood
I say stuff like it's all good
Tell people I'm down with all the cool kids downtown
When I've never even been there
How many people wanna kick some ass?
I do I do
And how many people sick of holding it back?
I am
Well I am too
So don't lay another finger on her
She's mine and I still want her
If you put your hands upon her
You're a goner goner
And how many people sick of holding it back?
I am I am
And how many people wanna kick some ass?
I would if I could
But I'm really just a sensitive artist
Perpetrating like I am the hardest
So spin your cap around to the back
You think you rhyme but you can't rap
Loosen that strap a little more
Till your axe hits the floor
Flip off your fans
Make em cheer
Try to look sincere
Anger today's fashion
So sing another song about bashing someone's head in
How many people wanna kick some ass?
I do I do
And how many people sick of holding it back?
I am
Well I am too
So don't lay another finger on her
She's mine and I still want her
If you put your hands upon her
You're a goner goner
And how many people sick of holding it back?
I am I am
And how many people wanna kick some ass?
I would if I could
But I'm really just a sensitive artist
Perpetrating like I am the hardest
Acting like I'm not the smartest
I'm really just a sensitive artist
Awwwww Yeahhhh
So don't lay another finger on her
She's mine and I still want her
If you put your hands upon her
You're a goner goner
And how many people sick of holding it back?
I am I am
And how many people wanna kick some ass?
I said how many people wanna kick some ass?
How many people wanna kick some ass?
Whatcha gonna do when your sick of holding it back?
I think I kick some ass
How many people wanna kick some ass?
I would if I could
But I'm really just a sensitive artist
Perpetrating like I am the hardest
Acting like I'm not the smartest
I'm really just a sensitive artist
Honest
And for your listening pleasure, here is the 9/11 version. Apologies for no motion in the video, but the song speaks for itself.
How many people wanna kick some ass?
I used to feel secure - at home in the suburbs
Nothing here ever went wrong - but now that time is gone
We talk about world peace - the wars on, TV
It's never been something I've had to fear, cause it's never even been here.
How many people wanna kick some ass? (I do, I do)
And how many people are sick of holding it back? (I am) Well I am, too
So don't lay another finger on her
She's mine and I still want her
If you put your hands upon her
You're a goner - goner
And how many people sick of holding it back? (I am I am)
And how many people wanna kick some ass? I know I do, but I know
Violence is no answer to violence, but it's hard to sit here watching in silence
I hate to hate - don't fight; it's hard to know - what's right.
Think you can tear us apart or try to break our heart
Well think again - you're wrong; we've been this way - too long
Instead of breaking us down - it's brought us all together now.
How many people wanna kick some ass? (I do, I do)
And how many people sick of holding it back? (I am) Well I am, too
So don't lay another finger on her
She's mine and I still want her
If you put your hands upon her
You're a goner - goner
And how many people sick of holding it back? (I am I am)
How many people wanna kick some ass? I know I do but I know
Violence is no answer to violence; it's hard to sit here watching in Silence
Violence is no answer to violence; it's hard to sit here watching in silence
So don't lay another finger on her
She's mine and I still want her
If you put your hands upon her
You're a goner - goner
And how many people sick of holding it back? (I am I am)
And how many people wanna kick some ass?
I said how many people wanna kick some ass? (I do, I do)
How many people wanna kick some ass? (I do, I do)
Whatcha gonna do when your sick of holding is back? (Scream)
(I think I'll kick some ass)
How many people wanna kick some ass? I know I do,
Violence is no answer to violence but it's hard to sit here watching in Silence
Violence is no answer to violence but it's hard to sit here watching in Silence
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Laser pointer or weapon?
I've posted about this on another forum, but I thought it would be good to share it with the readers here.
http://www.wickedlasers.com/lasers/Spyder_III_Pro_Arctic_Series-96-37.html
A friend told me about this item, let's be honest. It's incredibly interesting to wield a device that looks like a lightsaber and comes with a warning label.
Wicked Lasers radically redefines the way we see lasers yet again. For the first time in history, direct blue laser diodes have now become available in the consumer market. The laser powered home theater projector is the first of a large family of audio and video media technology to feature direct blue diodes. Wicked Lasers took the direct blue laser diode components and made the world's first 445nm direct blue diode laser, the Arctic.
The Arctic emits a 445nm cool blue, ultra high power 1W beam which appears up to 4000% brighter than the Sonar's 405nm violet beam. This direct blue laser diode is the result of the evolution of laser technology. Less than one year ago, this laser would have cost thousands of dollars to build. Don't let the Arctic name fool you, this laser possesses the most burning capabilities of any portable laser in existence. That's why it's also the most dangerous laser ever created. In recognizing and mastering the power of direct blue diodes, the Wicked Lasers' Arctic shall become the standard by which all other blue lasers are judged.
As an additional safety precaution, each Arctic comes with a removable training lenses and standard lenses. The removable training lenses allows our users to initially start out using the Arctic but at a fraction of its maximum output power. Replace the training lenses with the included standard lenses for maximum power.
Warning: Extremely dangerous is an understatement to 1W of laser power. At close range, this Class 4 beam will cause immediate and irreversable retinal damage. Use with extreme caution and use only when wearing proper safety goggles with an O.D. of 3+ is required and 4.4+ for longer exposures. Customers will be required to completely read and agree to our Class 4 Laser Hazard Acknowledgment Form.
*Supplies are extremely limited as voluntary and regulatory restrictions increase the difficulty to purchase Class IV portable lasers.
It is illegal to aim this device at airplanes, can ignite skin, and can cause permanent retinal damage if fired into the eyes. Firing it into a mirror holds the same problems, so firing into a hall of mirrors may be a death sentence to one's eyes. With that said, who else wants one? The laser retails for $200 plus shipping and optional warranty. It's the size of a lightsaber handle and may be the world's most expensive hand held lighter.
Let us look at some potential real world applications of this device. According to that video link, it can burn through wood, singe leather and plastic, all for the few seconds the beam was placed upon the surface. Let us now think like a mad scientist or villain. Sure, you could carve your initials of yourself and your sweetheart into a tree form a thousand feet away. But other questions are sure to be asked. Let us look at an example in the community. How long would a beam like this need to puncture a hole in a steel belted radial tire? How far away would it have to be to be effective? Would a laser pointed at an inflated tire set the tire on fire? Would it make a clean puncture hole? Or would it heat the metal and rubber in the tire to the point of explosive detonation? How long would it take, three minutes? Five? Ten? All to do this from yards away. It's the lazy man's vandalism, just put it in place and turn it on!
This next paragraph is meant to be unsettling. The beam's power is steady, and while dangerous, isn't a fast weapon to cause major damage. This makes it perfect for experimentation by sadists. How long would it take to cut through clothing? Leather jackets? Human flesh? If you had someone immobilized and the beam turned on, how long and slowly would it take to cut into burning skin, through muscles and tendons? How long would it take to burn through bone? How long would it take to sever a finger, arm, leg? If you turned it on and left it there, how long would it take to cut through someone's stomach into internal organs? The laser would cauterize the wound, so blood loss wouldn't be as much of a worry. This means the victim on the other end of that beam would stay alive longer. Longer to experience the smell of heir own cooking flesh. Would it smell like pork or chicken? Yes, the emitter has a battery pack, but what if you plugged it into an adapter with a steady supply of power? And that's just one of these lasers for the low, low price of $200. Imagine one in each hand, or buying several for the price of a high caliber handgun or rifle. No purchasing ammo, just recharging it.
I'm not suggesting that anyone goes out to perform such actions. But if you wish to stop criminals, you must at times think like one. Imagine what this item could do in the wrong hands. Firing at airports, shooting people in the eyes, burning straps off of purses to make them easier to steal, giving someone a hot foot from across the room, setting paper money or collector's comic books on fire with a laser just because you can. Experimenting on people you don't care for or like because they're beneath you. Would a laser set someone's hair on fire? Can you remove someone's tattoo at 50 yards? How long would it take to use one of these to cause true damage? How long would it take to kill someone?
Let the discussions continue.
http://www.wickedlasers.com/lasers/Spyder_III_Pro_Arctic_Series-96-37.html
A friend told me about this item, let's be honest. It's incredibly interesting to wield a device that looks like a lightsaber and comes with a warning label.
Wicked Lasers radically redefines the way we see lasers yet again. For the first time in history, direct blue laser diodes have now become available in the consumer market. The laser powered home theater projector is the first of a large family of audio and video media technology to feature direct blue diodes. Wicked Lasers took the direct blue laser diode components and made the world's first 445nm direct blue diode laser, the Arctic.
The Arctic emits a 445nm cool blue, ultra high power 1W beam which appears up to 4000% brighter than the Sonar's 405nm violet beam. This direct blue laser diode is the result of the evolution of laser technology. Less than one year ago, this laser would have cost thousands of dollars to build. Don't let the Arctic name fool you, this laser possesses the most burning capabilities of any portable laser in existence. That's why it's also the most dangerous laser ever created. In recognizing and mastering the power of direct blue diodes, the Wicked Lasers' Arctic shall become the standard by which all other blue lasers are judged.
As an additional safety precaution, each Arctic comes with a removable training lenses and standard lenses. The removable training lenses allows our users to initially start out using the Arctic but at a fraction of its maximum output power. Replace the training lenses with the included standard lenses for maximum power.
Warning: Extremely dangerous is an understatement to 1W of laser power. At close range, this Class 4 beam will cause immediate and irreversable retinal damage. Use with extreme caution and use only when wearing proper safety goggles with an O.D. of 3+ is required and 4.4+ for longer exposures. Customers will be required to completely read and agree to our Class 4 Laser Hazard Acknowledgment Form.
*Supplies are extremely limited as voluntary and regulatory restrictions increase the difficulty to purchase Class IV portable lasers.
It is illegal to aim this device at airplanes, can ignite skin, and can cause permanent retinal damage if fired into the eyes. Firing it into a mirror holds the same problems, so firing into a hall of mirrors may be a death sentence to one's eyes. With that said, who else wants one? The laser retails for $200 plus shipping and optional warranty. It's the size of a lightsaber handle and may be the world's most expensive hand held lighter.
Let us look at some potential real world applications of this device. According to that video link, it can burn through wood, singe leather and plastic, all for the few seconds the beam was placed upon the surface. Let us now think like a mad scientist or villain. Sure, you could carve your initials of yourself and your sweetheart into a tree form a thousand feet away. But other questions are sure to be asked. Let us look at an example in the community. How long would a beam like this need to puncture a hole in a steel belted radial tire? How far away would it have to be to be effective? Would a laser pointed at an inflated tire set the tire on fire? Would it make a clean puncture hole? Or would it heat the metal and rubber in the tire to the point of explosive detonation? How long would it take, three minutes? Five? Ten? All to do this from yards away. It's the lazy man's vandalism, just put it in place and turn it on!
This next paragraph is meant to be unsettling. The beam's power is steady, and while dangerous, isn't a fast weapon to cause major damage. This makes it perfect for experimentation by sadists. How long would it take to cut through clothing? Leather jackets? Human flesh? If you had someone immobilized and the beam turned on, how long and slowly would it take to cut into burning skin, through muscles and tendons? How long would it take to burn through bone? How long would it take to sever a finger, arm, leg? If you turned it on and left it there, how long would it take to cut through someone's stomach into internal organs? The laser would cauterize the wound, so blood loss wouldn't be as much of a worry. This means the victim on the other end of that beam would stay alive longer. Longer to experience the smell of heir own cooking flesh. Would it smell like pork or chicken? Yes, the emitter has a battery pack, but what if you plugged it into an adapter with a steady supply of power? And that's just one of these lasers for the low, low price of $200. Imagine one in each hand, or buying several for the price of a high caliber handgun or rifle. No purchasing ammo, just recharging it.
I'm not suggesting that anyone goes out to perform such actions. But if you wish to stop criminals, you must at times think like one. Imagine what this item could do in the wrong hands. Firing at airports, shooting people in the eyes, burning straps off of purses to make them easier to steal, giving someone a hot foot from across the room, setting paper money or collector's comic books on fire with a laser just because you can. Experimenting on people you don't care for or like because they're beneath you. Would a laser set someone's hair on fire? Can you remove someone's tattoo at 50 yards? How long would it take to use one of these to cause true damage? How long would it take to kill someone?
Let the discussions continue.
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