Thursday, December 15, 2005
One of the things that always fascinates me about BME is that it's both ultra hardcore in what it covers and pulls no punches and censors nothing* — so you have the really extreme anthropological journalism that you find in BME/extreme and BME/HARD — and at the same time, I think BME does a really decent job covering the mainstream as well. But still, I'm always pleasantly surprised when media and individuals who are in theory totally “safe for school” choose to work with BME. Given the crap that's launched at BME from plainskins most days, it's very nice to see that when it matters, the right folks support our mission.
Anyway, a few days ago BME got featured on Mobuzz TV, a sort of vlog-based hip tween online station. You can click the picture below to see the geek tattoos feature they did (it starts about half way through the clip). If you speak Spanish, check out the same coverage in Spanish which has a different host, different narration, and different tattoos, and is a little funnier.
Just one more small step toward world domination, right?
*
Maybe one day I'll curse this from my prison cell, but I believe that it is extremely important that complete coverage be done of this community, and that includes the extremes, and it certainly includes the sexual eccentricities.
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
I've been building a lot of client/server tools in “my real job” lately, so I thought it was about time to take those skills and apply them to IAM. I won't have time to complete it today because Rachel is back soon, but a full live (instant notification) taskbar client is almost good to go…
The best part is that if a lot of people use it, it'll actually reduce the load on the server (because it's push rather than query based). The protocol is open, so you'll be able to write your own clients if you want.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
[I noticed this old article because the excellent BLDGBLOG picked it up]
So a while back New Scientist ran an article on space hotels. The following diagram is included regarding the space hotels being planned by Bigelow Aerospace. I'd love an explanation as to why New Scientist (or whoever is ultimately responsible for the inclusion of this diagram) is unaware of the fact that you can't walk on the floor like this in a weightless environment. Do they not have editors?
Am I being petty? I don't think so. I expect people — at least people involved in building a space station or even just documenting it — to have some awareness as to the intricacies of the theory of gravity. Sorry.
Law of gravity. It's not optional or undetermined or even being denied by the Church any more.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
I'd been ask to prepare this design for a print run. If there's interest, it could be printed on any color in theory… so if you want one, let BMEshop know that you want one and what your color preference (if any) is. Anyway, by request, here's I <screw> BME girls/boys
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Dan Kopka is one of the seminal figures in Western body piercing and is in part responsible for the industry that we all enjoy. He was one of the first piercers certified as “master piercer” by Jim Ward, and was responsible for most of the piercer training at Gauntlet NY where he trained Keith Alexander, Lauren Pine, and others. I'm very sorry to pass on the following email:
It is my saddest notice to make to those who have known Dan Kopka the Master Piercer. Dan has passed away on Dec. 08, 2005. Always remember him as the charismatic person that he was. For any positive comments on how he has influenced your life please contact me at DorleenNishio@aol.com.
- Dorleen Kopka
