Tue - Sep 22, 2009 : 05:34 pm
amazed
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Unbelievable... *facepalm*
PoeticIntensity
I'm not entirely sure how to begin this post, but I'm just sitting here kind of wagging my head back and forth in disbelief. I hope this is at least exaggerating.
With everyone blathering on about how wonderful Windows 7 is, Microsoft hasn't changed a bit.
Before I begin, let me just say how wonderfully reassuring it is to be using Linux ...
General Insanity / Linux / Microsoft
Mon - Sep 21, 2009 : 05:03 pm
excited
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New Studio!
PoeticIntensity
Although I've got quite good at it, I've been in web development for too long. My passion has always been in music, and it's about time I did something about it.
Knowing that I need to keep my family safe, and having been bitten some by risky endeavors, I'm taking baby steps at first, but it's now official.
Advanced Budget Studios is offi...
Audio / Personal
Tue - Sep 15, 2009 : 04:10 pm
ecstatic
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Workin' The System
PoeticIntensity
Okay... Quick story...
Last Thursday, I was looking around the Internet for a great deal on a new pre-amp I want for my studio. Happens that about 2 hours into searching, I found a deal almost too good to be true. I found my 8-channel Focusrite Platinum Octopre for $300.00 less than anywhere I could find ($400.00 less than retai...
Audio / Life
Tue - Sep 08, 2009 : 10:12 am
amazed
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Hard Drive Crisis
PoeticIntensity
Okay... So three days ago (that would be Saturday morning), I found that my server was having weird problems. I was getting an I/O error when I tried to start a movie for my daughter. Yeah, that can't be good. I'd seen that problem before when LVM got out of sync somehow (after about 6 months of uptime), and decided to reboo...
Computer Hardware / Computers / Linux
Thu - Aug 27, 2009 : 02:01 pm
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Linux + ATI != ETQW
PoeticIntensity
Okay.. I have no idea why I'm writing this, but to heck with it. People should know. Either that, or I need to figure out what the hey I'm doing wrong.
So, about a year ago I began a crusade to help AMD / ATI as much as I possibly could. I've already been buying AMD processors now for at least 5 years for myself, my work,...
Computers / Games / Linux / Microsoft
Mon - Aug 24, 2009 : 11:48 pm
okay
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Which Drum Overhead Mic?
PoeticIntensity
Okay... I've decided I'm going to get a little more serious about recording music. I've had quite a few positive comments made about my recordings from 3rd parties, and over the years, I've enjoyed recording it more and more.
So now, I'm here with approximately $200.00 to spend, and I think I'm going to get some overhead mics fo...
Audio
Fri - Aug 21, 2009 : 11:50 pm
okay
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Alma : 39
PoeticIntensity
First thing out of the gate that I noticed this time around with this chapter is that the first thing Alma says to Corianton regards his disobedience - in a possibly sarcastic way, or at very least - sincerely displeased. "Haven't your brothers been a good example for you?" Anyway... I found that interesting
Also noteworthy ...
Book Of Mormon / Lds / Religion / Scriptures / Spiritual
Fri - Aug 21, 2009 : 03:08 pm
okay
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m4a audio conversion in Linux
PoeticIntensity
Today, an audio file was sent to me in an email. This audio was compressed and encoded using the aac codec for compression and wrapped in m4a. In order to use it, I had to convert this file to a wav format. Usually, I receive files in mp3, ogg, or flac file types, and use lame, oggdec, or flac to decode them back to wav. Wit...
Audio / Gentoo / Linux
Sun - Aug 16, 2009 : 05:09 pm
grateful
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Alma : 38
PoeticIntensity
Of course, verse 1 immediately reminds me of verse chapter 36 and what I wrote about that. But then, verse 2 held just as much interest for me. First off, it seems that Alma talking to his three sons in these chapters has something to do with his being old enough to die at any time. Yet, Alma's words talk about him having great jo...
Book Of Mormon / Lds / Personal / Religion / Scriptures / Spiritual
Wed - Aug 05, 2009 : 12:53 pm
amazed
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Ballmer at it again...
PoeticIntensity
I just got done reading about and listening to a wonderful audio-bite from good ol' Steve Ballmer. Honestly, I don't understand why Microsoft keeps him employed.
Anyway... According to Mr. Ballmer, Linux is no longer free. So, with that in mind, please do not try to download Linux from here, or here, or here, or here, or here, o...
Computers / Linux / Microsoft / Programming
Mon - Aug 27, 2007 : 06:55 pm
irritated
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Sony is at it again.
PoeticIntensity
Heh.... If you know me at all, you probably know a couple of things about me (in no particular order):
I love Linux and gentoo
I own a 2007 Mustang GT
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
I really loathe the idea of DRM.
Now, before I get into the details, DRM just makes me sick. I ha...
Drm
Mon - Oct 26, 2009 : 12:36 am
tired
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Unlikely Couple
PoeticIntensity
I had to post this. We went to a ward halloween party and I went as a punk rocker (of sorts), and Sarah went as Cinderella. Gotta love the result.
Awwww yeah!...
Family / Personal
Sun - Apr 15, 2007 : 01:46 pm
no mood
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To become a son of perdition
PoeticIntensity
Lately, I've been studying the D&C, and I came upon section 76, which isn't anything new to me, personally. I studied that section quite a bit during my mission. However, this time the coincidence of my reading this days after one of my co-workers came over and asked me"Are there any sins that Christ's atonement don't cover?" Worded that way...
Mon - Apr 27, 2009 : 01:05 am
happy
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Best Birthday Ever!
PoeticIntensity
I haven't posted many videos lately, primarily because KdenLive (my video editor in Linux) wouldn't run for more than 5 seconds without completely crashing - making it impossible for me to do any video editing. I haven't had any success with any other video editors out there (including Cinelerra), so, I've been video-less.
Anyway, KdenLive re...
Fun / Personal
Thu - Jun 17, 2010 : 12:17 pm
content
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3 Nephi : 1
PoeticIntensity
So, we're starting 3rd Nephi. This should prove to be interesting.
The first thing I noticed was, again, how quickly (and stupidly) people make up excuses for that which is obviously true.
I imagine that living during the time all these miracle were happening (and increasing), would be such a gift. The signs and miracles profesied b...
Book Of Mormon / Lds / Personal / Religion / Scriptures / Spiritual
Fri - Sep 24, 2010 : 09:59 pm
tired
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gentoo + jack + dbus = broken
PoeticIntensity
Linux + gentoo + jack-audio-connection-kit + dbus use flag enabled = doesn't work any more.
Okay... Just a personal note to remember.
DO NOT COMPILE jack-audio-connection-kit WITH THE dbus FLAG ENABLED! IT REMOVES jackd WHICH IS WHAT qjackctl USES TO START THE JACK SERVER.
So... Unless I'm missing something, this is pretty much th...
Audio / Gentoo / Linux
Wed - Aug 15, 2007 : 09:55 am
blah
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Down-At-A Reunion
PoeticIntensity
First off... I'm beginning to understand just how much of a camper / outdoorsman I really am not. We brought the family up to a water park for a vacation yesterday and Monday, and I tell ya... on Monday, I had an absolute blast. On Tuesday, it was all I could do to keep from just hopping into the car, and driving home the mo...
Personal
Sun - Mar 22, 2009 : 12:02 pm
spiritual
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This Morning...
PoeticIntensity
Well.. Yesterday, I was running on what I thought would be a low tank of sleep, but I didn't really ever get tired. I ended up having a fairly full day, spending most of the afternoon with Steve, and then practicing with Plan B from 7:30 until 10pm. Man, what a blast that is. I love playing with them. I love music.
Anyway, I arrived ho...
Life / Personal / Spiritual
Thu - Nov 08, 2007 : 09:30 am
happy
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Steve Ballmer At His Best
PoeticIntensity
About a month ago, I came upon this video, which you simply must watch. It's basically a re-make of videos previously posted about a pretty animated Steve Ballmer (Microsoft's CEO) put to music, and hacked up beautifully.
At the time I watched it, I didn't think much of it. It was funny, and it was Steve Ballmer. Hooray.
But...
Microsoft
Tue - Oct 07, 2008 : 02:22 pm
tired
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More Samuel Stuff...
PoeticIntensity
Wow.... I guess all of our babies couldn't be 100% perfect in the birthing process.
I thought I'd have written 2 or more entries by now, but... Things definitely are dynamic with birth, so ya never know.
If you haven't read the pre-post and the first post on Samuel's birth, I'd recommend it, just to catch up...
After the birth,...
Children / Family / Life
Sun - Jun 23, 2013 : 12:23 am
content
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G+ Public Hangouts
PoeticIntensity
So, with the new G+ hangout update, all of my Chrome extensions quit working ("My Hangouts", "Hangout Canopy", etc...), and I was wondering how in the heck to find hangouts to meet new people...
Well, it's actually very easy.
Within G+, search for #hangoutpost
Then, in the drop-down right-side of the submenu, click &...
Computers
Tue - Dec 09, 2008 : 09:23 pm
happy
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NVidia TV Twinview
PoeticIntensity
The new lamp for my projector arrived today and much rejoicing was heard among the land.
Since our lamp burned out 5-8 months ago, we've been using a TV to entertain our kids, providing them with movies and TV cartoons and all the other goodness with which MythTV blesses our lives.
With the return of our lamp, I wanted a way to extend the life ...
Computers / Gentoo / Linux / Video
Thu - Jun 12, 2008 : 05:09 pm
okay
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My First Python Script
PoeticIntensity
When I went in to my 6 month review about 4 month ago, I didnt know what I was in for.
I assumed things would go well because I had accomplished everything I set out to do and more, so I felt pretty good.
The interview went very well. They complimented me on my work, the sales reports, the new web site, the money I was saving the compan...
Computers / Programming
Sun - Oct 07, 2007 : 05:36 pm
content
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2007 Oct. General Conference
PoeticIntensity
Man... I'm not entirely sure what happened this year, but conference was amazing!
I've already told you what I thought of the first session (Sat. 10-noon session). The next two sessions were gonna be equally amazing.
With two children, it's hard, but not impossible, to really concentrate on what is going on with conference. There ar...
Lds
Thu - Nov 13, 2008 : 03:24 pm
caffeinated
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The New Dodge Challenger
PoeticIntensity
As a S197 Mustang GT owner, I never thought I'd write about this particular subject, but then again...
...I had never actually seen one on the road, either.
All I have to say is - Wow.
Dodge definitely did their research on this one. Although it was all due to the success of the S197 mustang body style, of course, but man...
That car ...
Cars
Sun - Jul 26, 2015 : 11:18 pm
happy
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Sunday Miracles...
PoeticIntensity
I'm not quite sure why I chose the title, "Sunday Miracles", but it seems to suit what happens when one chooses to follow the Spirit. In any capacity.
Nothing too earth-shattering for today, but I felt inspired to come down and write. I personally believe the Holy Ghost is far more active in our lives (even if we choos...
Personal / Spiritual
Tue - Oct 21, 2014 : 10:20 pm
content
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Seek God Sooner
PoeticIntensity
So, I thought I'd write something down that happened today.
For those of you who know me, I'm a pretty laid-back, easy-going type of guy.
My wife and I went to sleep quite late, mostly because we couldn't stop talking and laughing with one another (not an uncommon occurrence, unfortunately), and also unfortunately, we were woken up early ...
Personal / Spiritual
Sun - Mar 30, 2008 : 12:31 pm
spiritual
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Jacob 3
PoeticIntensity
I've often wondered why this chapter isn't included in chapter 2. They both seem to go on about the evils of Jacob's audience. This chapter even goes further to say that the Lamanites at this time were more righteous than the Nephites because they have only one wife, and the husbands love their wives and children. They also are wi...
Book Of Mormon / Lds / Personal / Spiritual
Thu - Oct 21, 2010 : 03:38 pm
excited
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HTF Wants to play for YOU!
PoeticIntensity
So I'm sure many of you know that I've been working on a new project this year called "Herod the Fink". We built a new site for it, and update the project's blog semi-regularly. The site has music, photos, videos, and more, so you can get familiar with us, and know what to expect when we invade your living rooms...
Yes... Y...
Herod The Fink / Music
Tue - Dec 09, 2008 : 04:48 pm
content
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Sleep, Cats, and Christmas Trees
PoeticIntensity
Ya know... I thought that with 4.5 hours of sleep last night, I'd feel a heckuva lot sleepier than I do. I guess miracles do happen.
Since our wonderful Samuel was born, my wife and I have been getting considerably less sleep than we otherwise would. This is to be expected; it comes with the whole package of parenthood.
I ha...
Cats / Children / Family / General Insanity