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  • gah! sporadic corruption in my music library. who to blame.. sony, itunes or traktor? big. sad. face. #
  • to tick the box? or < X > the box? #
  • Discovered that Tiger Balm gives the neighbour's cat crazy eye; making him drool all over carpet. Apparently menthol is related to catnip. #

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  • Weta announces range of District 9 Collectibles: http://bit.ly/be15Pw #
  • RT @tweetmeme Wooster Collective: Shit We're Diggin': Joe Stevens' Caifornia Vans http://tinyurl.com/ye8unz3 #
  • I'm always naughty and upgrade my Wordpress installation without backing up the database… going to get caught one of these days, I know it #
  • Today is hot & sunny; and the cicada's are going nuts outside. May avoid packing & amble around the city with a crushed ice drink in hand. #
  • Back in the AK. 10 days of no internet nor computer usage wasn't all that bad. Catching up on email is another story completely ;) #

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  • We're in Lyttleton today! Companions recovering from a traumatic ice cream experience. A 'single' cone does not imply a small ice cream. #
  • Been a bit quiet on the internet front. Tomorrow, we're off to Christchurch for a bit, then we're moving to Wellington. Details as and when. #

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  • An update to my Traknome project is in progress. This should pretty much complete the featureset. Also integrating my NI Maschine w/ Traktor #

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  • Email this morning confirms that I may be going back to university this coming March. Option is there; but final decision need deliberation. #
  • We've re-secured her domain name, will share URL once images & site has been updated. It's really all about getting ideas out there. Not $$$ #
  • m'lady's markets went alright today. not much was sold but she had great feedback (FYI she was selling hand made prints) #
  • Pixel Junk Shooter for PS3 is a 'must have' if you like well-thought retro space shooters http://www.pixeljunk.jp/library/Shooter/#movie #
  • hm… maybe twitter needs the 'www' ahead of url's to automatically truncate #
  • Interesting object "the urban gridded notebook" avail from Ghostly International http://theghostlystore.com/products/urban-gridded-notebook #
  • I am officially tired of lomography and their overpriced plastic bullshit camera's. Geez.. they can't even produce a decent LC-A any longer. #
  • whew! all done. The battle with allergies has slowed everything I do down to a terrible trudge through mud. Itching, sneezing… mud. #
  • m'lady is making tofu-choco mousse for dessert! #eatme #
  • Worst. Decade. Ev… http://bit.ly/5Drvtb #
  • CHOKER Previews http://bit.ly/8PcT4v #
  • I guess nobody wants fish'n'chips in the rose garden's tonight. More for me then! :D #
  • I have 17 Google Wave invites to dish out. Feel free to add me to your contacts if you're already on: mccarthy.johnpaul at gmail dot com #
  • impossible to type when sneezing every 15 seconds #allergies #shootmenow #
  • I just saw that @r_sail tweeted this on #yfrog. http://yfrog.com/1y16090301j #
  • I might as well be talking to a brick wall. Next. #

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  • aside from some graphic tweaks, the new skin for website is basically complete. priority is to load more content and portfolio material tho. #
  • gah… i'm not going outside with the way today's rain & wind gusts are carrying on #
  • All kinds of messed up from seasonal allergies. Coffee & music will (hopefully) ease the tension of constant sneezing and nose blowing. arg. #
  • Fruit flies' memories reprogrammed with lasers
    http://shar.es/aIgTa #
  • Looking forward to some cinema this holiday season: "where the wild things are", "the lovely bones". Oh… Zombieland and District 9 on DVD. #
  • Ape Lad’s Twitter Avatars http://bit.ly/6GAVka #
  • …aaaaaaand the cat sitting business continues #
  • interesting. due to worldwide uproar, Panasonic may be rethinking their plans to cease production of the Technics 1200 series turntables. #
  • Bas Princen, Mokattam Ridge (Garbage city) http://bit.ly/73BElV #
  • Aside from wall washing, bedroom is spring cleaned to hell. Living room is now a tip site full of boxes & spare bedding. Such is compromise. #
  • Video of FFT Visualisation – sound as a seen travelling through the cosmos http://bit.ly/6PCDEP #

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  • I just generated my #TweetCloud out of a year of my tweets. Top three words: time, thanks, nice – http://w33.us/c8i #
  • my design competition entry: "the killamari – squid hydration cannon" tentacles are VERY rushed as I ran out of time http://flic.kr/p/7iTiKQ #
  • JONAH HEX FIFTY: DAVE STEWART AND PAST MASTERS http://bit.ly/90afCM #
  • deadline for the competition entry got the better of me… submitted design only about 75% complete. will post up images in a few days. #
  • GAH. dumped a full pot of hot coffee on the floor — moments before serving :( #
  • i'm gonna tear the belly outta this thing #
  • cheap carpet in flat driving me nuts. i've never heard of a carpet install with diagonal seams. #noteveryoneisgoodattheirjob #stupidlandlord #
  • ahhhh… chilled coffee… fresh from the freezer. tiny bits of ice crystal floating on the surface #
  • Shame my PSP is registered for Canada, as Sony are bringing out some cool looking digital comics on early release. I can wait till Jan 2010. #
  • Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends. I'm thankful that Canada has enough water to keep you going for another year #imthankfulfor #
  • Better get to sleep… before it's time to eat breakfast! #
  • An OBJ import script for Sketchup: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=20584 #
  • Taken some getting used to, but the Sketchup Follow Me command is a marvelous multi tool. Will post up images of competition entry tomo #
  • I think those eggplants I roasted last night have marinated enough to be buzzed up into some smooth & tangy baba ghanoush #i'mhungry #
  • As I've always told people; when it comes to resources, Canada truly is the BIG DOG. Watch H2oil animation doco at http://vimeo.com/7408834 #
  • Through the news vine: Panasonic to cease production of Technics SL-1200 & SL-1210 DJ turntables at the end of February 2010. End of an era. #
  • bah… i keep using the right shortcut keys in the WRONG application #needmorecoffee #
  • nothing funnier than a cat in a massive paper bag #
  • Plan A partially rejected. Therefore, back into sketchup… need to tweak base model. #
  • For those interested… The new paper I'm using is Fabriano Technico 6 A4 240 gsm smooth #
  • amazing! the technical drawing paper purchased yesterday takes inkjet printing very well. Just need to test brush, ink pens & watercolours. #
  • Now off to watch the last half of this week's New Zealand Documentary on cults & seedy pseudo-religious organisations. #
  • Tis funny how something so simple as the release of Little Big Planet on PSP can make the house go so very quiet. #
  • I'm currently involved in some difficult tentacle-related action. #
  • Also popped into the art shop & found some great 240gsm technical drawing paper. Ultra smooth, nearly a hybrid of hot press & bristol board. #
  • Today's cloudless skies led to an extended walk, with the addition of extended distance. Food & coffee was a treat. #
  • working from home means it can be beer-o-clock (including coffee) anytime! ;) #
  • bilateral mirroring was a more painful operation than anticipated. finally done, but may need walk to check postbox. it's a cloudless day!!! #
  • oh man… this (secret) 3D design-thing is looking more like a blowfish-shaped torpedo than what it actually is… need to change it.. FAST! #
  • AFRODISIAC AND THE SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS http://bit.ly/5uNCrs #
  • Terribly tempted to drop some cashola on Max 4 Live, Upgrade Ableton & (finally) take the Max/MSP plunge. The decent combo deal is alluring. #
  • I subscribed to LesSail13's channel on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/LesSail13?feature=autoshare_twitter #
  • It appears that robots have more humanity than real people. Sign me up for the brain-in-jar encased in a titanium exosuit experiment anyday! #
  • Received a polite automated reminder from Lulu.com to complete my 'test' project. It's subtle prod for me to get my ass in gear was calming. #
  • bah…. it's only money #
  • computer isn't liking the high polygon stuff tonight. maybe develop concept sketch a bit more, return to it in the morning. #
  • Currently playing with some sketches for a design competition entry due at the end of the week. Will post up entry once it's in the can. #

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  • NOM NOM NOM http://www.bambalandstore.com #
  • geez spambot… only 75% off pfizer? the other spambot is offering at least 80% #
  • oh gawd… more twitter robots #
  • Kitchen tip of the day: "never buy a cheap can opener" #trustme #
  • i wonder if it is now possible to create a retweet infinite feedback loop? #
  • oh great… more robots… the asshole kind #
  • If you've been sick of Vista's FAIL of a file indexing & search feature… try this: http://www.2brightsparks.com/onclick/foc.html #
  • Missing the Marks & Spencer choco milk we had while in the UK. The massive amount of cocoa & slight thickening from carrageenan was perfect. #
  • dinner goodness = baked polenta & minestrone soup #
  • never let 'em see you sweat #
  • hm.. i thought i'd purchased an imperial gauge set of those tiny wrenches. shame the electronics shop doesn't print out itemised receipts :( #
  • Get the #FreeM30Reverb (VST/AU) from TC Electronic – http://bit.ly/1lAkw0 #
  • it all ends with the rubber feet #
  • project: "leaky shower mixer" complete. initiate handyman mode power down. #

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  • ahhhh.. Delicatessen #
  • printer.. why do you not like my custom paper dimensions? #
  • more as a reminder to myself… i managed to locate the missing dark horse volumes to complete my Akira GN set. #
  • seasonal allergies denial. mainly because i know they will get worse… far far worse. fresh powder & -15 doesn't seem so bad right now #
  • the neighbours cat likes marmite. nothing but the best baby! :D #
  • also.. for those that don't know.. Luna Park is out today at all fine comic shops http://bit.ly/wo7st #
  • Mastering the art of cooking w/ minimal supplies. Don't enjoy supporting Foodtown but we really need groceries & having no car is limiting. #
  • dammit.. the only detraction of a wireless mouse 'mouse batteries critical' .. probably have enough juice for the evening anyhow #
  • Flickr dump: Seattle in progress (been meaning to do this for a while) #
  • Seriously… madlib owns 4 tons of vinyl? http://bit.ly/38lxBl #
  • Need to get my machines working for me. Automate tedious processes, macro functions, etc. These new Photoshop templates are helping a LOT #
  • Been working without music lately. This is odd for me. Possible reasoning is that I'm trying to juggle six projects in head simultaneously. #
  • neighbour kitty asleep in sun drenched arm chair. this is the easiest unpaid babysitting gig i've had! ;) #

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  • gah! sporadic corruption in my music library. who to blame.. sony, itunes or traktor? big. sad. face. 3 days ago
  • to tick the box? or < X > the box? 5 days ago
  • Discovered that Tiger Balm gives the neighbour's cat crazy eye; making him drool all over carpet. Apparently menthol is related to catnip. 6 days ago
  • Weta announces range of District 9 Collectibles: http://bit.ly/be15Pw 1 week ago
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