[02:59] 21 library books? [14:07] LotR Fellowship of the Ring is free today https://play.google.com/store/movies/details?id=rAUJN48IHXw [14:27] too many books [14:46] Too many books [14:46] ColonelPanic001: https://plus.google.com/+thereadingroom/posts/1g9PkR81KJh [14:46] yes, 21 library books :) [14:47] what does that even mean? [14:47] DId you take out 21 library books? [14:47] * ColonelPanic001 sings too many boooooks [14:47] ColonelPanic001: Now you're getting it. :) [14:48] My wife (then gf) once made me agree to not buy any more books unless I got rid of some to make room for them [14:48] now I have a house and am no longer bound bu such dumb agreements [14:48] Heh [14:48] I bought another bookshelf and pretty much filled it on the spot [14:49] with more on the way because I am insane [14:51] yes. greg-g and I were talking yesterday about library use. I said "I've got at least a dozen checked out right now." so when I sat in my reading chair last night, I counted. [14:51] i rarely buy books anymore. [15:02] Good god that's a lot of books checked out. [15:02] Though I love love love checking out books from the library and having them store them when I'm done. :) [15:04] exactly! [15:16] http://thenextweb.com/apps/2014/12/16/pebble-smartwatch-now-supports-android-wear-notifications/ [15:20] in the beta release [15:20] I don't think it's been pushed to the mere masses yet. [15:21] That said I'm refreshing like crazy. :) [15:22] I'm holding out until the FDA approves ocular implants [15:22] my eyes are fairly crappy anyway [15:22] I'd rather not [15:22] That's all I'd need is to have to force-quit my vision [15:22] just one eye [15:22] you have a spare. [15:23] My left eye especially is pretty bad, not legally blind in it or anything, but not exactly sharp vision. Replacing it with a decent cybornetic replacement would be neat. [15:23] Why replace an eye when you can just add a third one in between the current ones? [15:23] brousch_: what, and looks weird? [15:23] s/looks/look [15:25] make it stylish like http://www.shorthairlooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Wedding-Crown-.jpg [15:25] I think I might look a bit elven [15:25] that strikes me as something an elf would wear [15:25] See, cool, not weird [15:26] I can't argue with that. [15:26] You may have won me over. [15:26] on the other hand, I could realize my lifelong dream of being a cyborg. [15:26] good call http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130202120854/lotr/images/9/9f/Elrond_of_Rivendell.jpg [15:27] \o/ [15:28] A third eye wired into your skull is just as cybernetic as replacing an existing eye [15:29] now link a pic of hugo from Priscilla [15:29] brousch_: seems easier to just use an existing ocular cavity [15:29] I wonder if a third eye would improve depth perception significantly [15:30] No way. then you are limited to the pre-existing size and ports [15:30] If I were Bill Gates Rich, I would probably soon resemble a comic book villian, without all the murder (probably) [15:31] invest in artificial limb R&D, then replace all mine with superior ones [15:31] etc [15:31] it would be a race against my limited human lifespan to find a way to exist in a computer [15:31] http://www.cyberpunkworld.com/real-life-cyborg-neil-harbisson-and-the-cyborg-foundation/ [15:31] That is dorky [15:32] "sonochromatism" doesn't sound that useful [15:32] extending visual range outside of just "visible" light does though [15:32] Could let you see UV and IR [15:33] yeah, but I could do that with the implant [15:33] +3 per [15:34] [15:35] http://www.ariera.net/post/129529731/i-dont-want-to-be-human-i-want-to-see-gamma [16:20] mrgoodcat: around? [16:28] reminder: CHC tonight from 8-10pm [16:29] :( [16:29] have fun folks [16:32] There's no fun without rick_h_ . It is like a funeral [16:33] rick_h_: Offer still stands if you want me to drive up and pick you up. [16:33] If not we'll need to figure out when over the holiday we can jam. :) [16:33] note: not mutually exclusive. :) [16:34] cmaloney: no way :P [16:34] yea, we should party at some point [16:37] yeah, I need to figure out a day when we can make that happen [16:37] Stupid holidays are sneaking up on me. [16:38] Though they're not being too terribly stealthy, but they're sure persistent [16:47] cmaloney: pong [16:47] brousch_: sorry about our game [16:48] i've been so busy i completely forgot about it [16:48] NP. I assumed you'd died [16:48] heh [16:48] <_stink_> how's the afterlife [16:48] much like normal life [16:48] but busier [16:49] <_stink_> geez [16:49] <_stink_> sounds terrible [16:55] mrgoodcat: I've found a lot of good, active games in the tournaments [16:55] i forfeited my tournament games too. work is super busy right now [16:59] mrgoodcat: Yeah, was going to say thanks for the win. :) [16:59] Hoping things calm down for you. [16:59] But was more concerned you went AWOL. [17:01] Good God, The Simpsons is 25 years old today. [17:02] there are people who can legally drink who have no concept of a Simpsons-free world. [17:30] whoa, I was only 7? that makes sense I guess. I was about perfectly timed for it [17:37] man, that Cavil speech is a great example of why BSG is awesome. [19:05] jrwren, http://www.concentratemedia.com/features/AnnArboraffordable0308.aspx [19:05] greg-g, are you home yet? [19:05] jcastro: the rent is too damned high! [19:05] jcastro: yep, got home at 1:30ish Pacific [19:05] greg-g, ok, will sync next time [19:05] "The middle class cannot afford to live in Ann Arbor. " wtf does that make me? [19:06] If we knock down Michigan Stadium we could build all sorts of high rises there. [19:06] aware of hyperbole [19:07] that was a hella (omg, I'm one of them now) long day. 6:50am Eastern to 4:30am the next day [19:07] * cmaloney got more Go books for the holidays. :) [19:07] (Game, not language) [19:08] Though I find humor in the Ubuntu of this channel is being replaced by Go (game and language). ;) [19:08] jcastro: this article is very interesting. [19:16] I don't get the appeal of living in downtown AA proper [19:16] but whatever [19:16] 465k for a 100 year old house that's 50 grand somewhere else on the planet, but whatevs [19:18] jcastro: I get the appeal. You get excellent city services and you can walk everywhere. [19:18] walking downtown from a west side house is life changing. [19:18] and I've barely experienced that. [19:18] there's tons of downtowns in the area though [19:18] with less people, less pricey [19:19] though, I doubt Plymouth is cheaper than AA [19:19] none are ann arbor. [19:19] oh, I don't know Plymouth at all. [19:19] Ann Arbor is like iPhone in the "I want the one with the most GBs" video. [19:20] Hm, yes I remember walking across Ann Arbor. I was so thin back then. [19:20] Ann Arbor's downtown largely lacks the seedier elements of most towns [19:22] brousch_: true [19:22] I lived .7 miles from downtown/ABC area. It was amazing. [19:22] bad for my liver, but good for social life :) [19:24] Yeah, if I were more social I'd really appreciate having things within more walking distance [19:28] but really, also nice for A) library B) decent food C) yoga classes D) farmers market E) everyone delivers to you F) uhh, I ran out [19:32] yeah [19:32] I can walk to our library but it's about a mile away [19:33] and it's across a few roads. :) [19:33] cmaloney: and is it a pleasant walk? is crossing roads scary? are you going to get hit by a car? [19:41] 2.6mi on the walking desk today woot! no dangerous crossings :P [19:42] rick_h_: #winning [19:43] and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1mSYgGN45c ftw [19:44] who knew tying shoes could be cool :) [19:46] rick_h_: that just seems convoluted. [19:46] jrwren: great fit/feel though [19:46] I'll try it someday. :) [19:46] since I don't run, I keep 'em loose and slide 'em on and off [19:47] right using it on the walking shoes for the walking day [20:21] I always wondered what those extra holes were for [20:21] But I wear converse so no such luck. :) [21:07] http://bundleofholding.com/index/current/name/Family [21:07] Family-friendly RPGs [21:23] cmaloney: what do you use for epub on ubuntu? [21:29] Let me check [21:30] Honestly for most of my reading I use Google PLay Books [21:30] But just to see what's in there I use FBReader [21:30] If you find something better let me know [21:31] Most of the ones I've seen make XPDF look great. [21:33] http://tunein.com/radio/Open-Metalcast-p670562/ [21:33] Yay. :) [21:41] <_stink_> cool!