tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78681612011-04-21T14:20:41.133-06:00I plan on living forever. So far so good.ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.comBlogger481100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1130183150408679322005-10-24T13:41:00.000-06:002005-10-24T16:23:43.096-06:00

So, I just spent the weekend in Vancouver, B.C attending the Western, Prairie and Northern College and University Press convention. It was pretty awesome, and after the 14 hour trip back... I'm pretty wiped.I'll post more about it on my 101 in 1001 blog, as it is more relevant there. I have, like, three things to add to that one.I really should update more often, I feel like I've been neglecting

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1129503940105745172005-10-16T16:59:00.000-06:002005-10-16T17:05:40.113-06:00

Seriously, I've been considering it for a while, but the opportunity kind of fell into my lap.I've been drawing a comic for the Gateway for about a year now. It's a funny little strip about a robot with no moral compass, his ever-suffering roommate, and an anthropomorphic rooster. It's called Logic Puzzle.Now, I recently began to wonder about putting it online. An annotated archive of all the

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1128711905208346432005-10-07T13:04:00.000-06:002005-10-07T13:05:05.213-06:00

Just a note that my 101 in 1001 blog has been updated, and a belated happy birthday to me!See you all on the flip-flop!

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1127246178240308862005-09-20T13:54:00.000-06:002005-09-20T13:56:18.246-06:00

Not that they happen every day mind you, I just found it and wanted to spread the scientific joy.Top Ten Ways to Destroy the Earthhttp://www.livescience.com/technology/destroy_earth_mp.htmlMwehehehe...

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1126275202355808062005-09-09T07:39:00.000-06:002005-09-09T08:13:22.426-06:00

I know I've been attrocious at updating my blog, but with the summer coming to close alot of activity has kept me away. A combination of the Edmonton Fringe Festival, World of Warcraft, and work have actually kept me out of the house for a solid few weeks, and now the first week of university has moved updating the Bomb Shelter to a low priority.That said, here I am updating it!As mentioned, this

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1123282141474791322005-08-05T16:39:00.000-06:002005-08-05T16:49:01.483-06:00

More updates on my 1001 in 101 list.Other than that, not much to report. This weekend is the Animethon, and I'll be attending for my... uh... 8th? year in a row. Nita will be coming with me again, her second year...Oh, yeah, Nita and I will have been dating for one and a half years in just a few days! Wow, it seems like we've been togther for only a short time still. Ah, well. It's been a good

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1122066933971416802005-07-22T15:13:00.000-06:002005-07-23T00:22:04.033-06:00

I did another test, this one testing for common errors in the Enlgish Language, and guess what I scored...English GeniusYou scored 85% Beginner, 100% Intermediate, 93% Advanced, and 86% Expert! You did so extremely well, even I can't find a word to describe your excellence! You have the uncommon intelligence necessary to understand things that most people don't. You have an extensive vocabulary,

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1122065609156806972005-07-22T14:45:00.000-06:002005-07-23T00:20:21.340-06:00

Personality tests are fun. I found this one on Y2Jago's blog, it's a Personality Defect Test.BraggartYou are 71% Rational, 57% Extroverted, 28% Brutal, and 85% Arrogant. You are the Braggart! Like Muhammad Ali, you would surely tell everyone that you are "The Greatest" whilst bragging incessantly about your intelligence, your skills, and your abilities. You tend to be a thinker rather than a

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1121269835409940982005-07-13T09:44:00.000-06:002005-07-13T09:50:35.416-06:00

Just a quick update for the blog. I'm still alive, just stuck in the middle of this move, and busy.Had a wonderful Canada Day long weekend with Nita, saw a great PWA show this past weekend, and am looking forward to a professional massage tonight. I'll have a few updates for the 101 in 1001 blog either tonight or tomorrow.Cheers!

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1119901626918288732005-06-27T13:21:00.000-06:002005-06-27T13:47:06.923-06:00

Trying to keep myself busy over the past few weeks has been interesting, and has seen me doing some unusual things. I've spent several weekends with my lady friend, had my hair coloured, and went to see a live wrestling event at NAIT... and that's just the stuff I remember off the top of my head.Batman Begins is an awesome movie. Go see it if you haven't. It has seriously become my favourite

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1118938231791398452005-06-16T10:07:00.000-06:002005-06-16T10:10:31.796-06:00

I know I haven't really updated in a week or so, but good god I feel like I'm floating in limbo.Staying in the basement of my aunt and uncle's house, deep in a part of town I'm unfamiliar with... and only for a month.I can't seem to let myself get comfortable because it'll just make moving again at the end of the month more of a hassle, so I spend as much of my time as I can away from the house.

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1117680095338118522005-06-01T20:27:00.000-06:002005-06-01T20:41:35.346-06:00

So, my mom was in an automobile accident on Sunday, at the intersection of 156th street and St. Albert Trail.We were on the final day of the move, and had just loaded up my dad's car, my mom's jimmy and Nita's car with the last of our things. The dog, Zack went with my dad to drop off some videos at Roger's, while Nita and I followed my mom (truck laden with our cloths and things) to my aunt and

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1117213912544502072005-05-27T10:59:00.000-06:002005-05-27T11:14:28.610-06:00

Good lord. I haven't been able to post much this week due to the move, and most likely won't get to post again until sometime next week, when my computer is plugged back in at the house of my Aunt and Uncle. Seeing as we don't take possession of the new house until July 7th, we're living by the good graces of relatives until then. Ugh.Saw Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith over the last weekend.

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1116601681174752092005-05-20T09:01:00.000-06:002005-05-20T09:11:09.126-06:00

So I took a second quiz at the same site, this one about what your philosophy is, and guess what it tells me?You scored as Existentialism. Your life is guided by the concept of Existentialism: You choose the meaning and purpose of your life.“Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does.”“It is up to you to give [life] a meaning.”--

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1116598913099421772005-05-20T08:13:00.001-06:002005-05-20T08:33:24.880-06:00

Y2Jago found a neat quiz which gives you an idea of your world view. I took it and here's my results.You scored as Existentialist. Existentialism emphasizes human capability. There is no greater power interfering with life and thus it is up to us to make things happen. Sometimes considered a negative and depressing world view, your optimism towards human accomplishment is immense. Mankind is

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1116513799748193432005-05-19T08:36:00.000-06:002005-05-19T08:43:19.753-06:00

Yup, I've updated my 101 in 1001 page again. Two things have been taken off the list this week, so I'd say I've been productive.Been a busy week so far, what with packing and my show. My goal is to maybe have a bigger post for the Bomb Shelter sometime this weekend, especially since I hope to see Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith sometime this weekend.

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1116013830009428982005-05-13T13:40:00.000-06:002005-05-13T13:50:30.013-06:00

New update on my 101 in 1001 list. Mostly just posting here to say that.I've also finally added Order of the Stick to the links in the corner. Funny comic aimed directly at gaming geeks. Hilarious D&D humour.Oh, I'm on stage at Pavlov Improv again this week. 11 p.m at Jekyll & Hyde Pub (10610 - 100 Ave). For those who live in the Edmonton area, it's only $5 at the door, so come on out.

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1115748879485692732005-05-10T11:56:00.000-06:002005-05-12T14:02:33.740-06:00

Yesterday I went over to the Conrads' house for boardgames and dinner. After Mrs. Conrad's wonderful pasta dinner, we delved right into the joy of Dungeon! and Betrayal at House on the Hill.Dungeon! is a classic TSR boardgame. It's fairly simple; you play an adventurer who goes into a dungeon, fights monsters, and tries to accumulate a certain ammount of treasure. I found the game okay,

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1115442922383274372005-05-06T23:11:00.000-06:002005-05-06T23:15:22.386-06:00

Not much to say today. Updated the 101 in 1001 list, played more Dynasty Warriors 5, packed and watched The Seven Samurai with Nita, Dev and Ninjas.I did, however, find this interesting link which prompted me to update. Basically, it is a list of 213 things that "Skippy" (the writer of the blog) is no longer able to do in the U.S Army. It's a riot.

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1115047614778772032005-05-02T09:16:00.000-06:002005-05-02T09:26:54.780-06:00

So, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was a pretty decent movie. I know I used to do full movie reviews on the blog, but I'm not really up for a lengthy schpeal right now. Suffice it to say, I liked it for it was, and fully expected a movie that was based on three sources that contradict each other (book, TV series and radio show) to be different than those sources. Go see it, but be prepared

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1114482779322226542005-04-25T20:23:00.000-06:002005-04-25T20:32:59.323-06:00

Last exam done! Whooo!So I spent the weekend working and helping Nita move into her new house, and her ex-roomies get into their new place, so I didn't get the chance to update like I'd hoped. But here's an update, and there's on on my 101 in 1001 page too.This weekend was also the very first Pavlov Improv show here in Edmonton. I worked Saturday until 10pm, so I didn't get the chance to play,

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1114234845607208802005-04-22T23:37:00.000-06:002005-04-22T23:40:45.606-06:00

Just a quick update today. Not much to report, except my unending fatigue which is most likely due to the four final exams I've done in the past three days.Ugh. One more to go, then I can sleep soundly again.There has been an update on my 101 in 1001 page. Check it out if you'd like. Beyond that, not much to say.Hopefully I'll get off a bigger update this weekend.

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1113948408921062132005-04-19T16:03:00.000-06:002005-04-20T20:05:35.976-06:00

Okay, okay, I'm not neglecting my blog, it's just been a really busy few months, what with school and all. I am going to make the effort to blog more often, though, especially since I've decided to start my own 101 Things To Do In 1001 Days list.I've also begun a World's Largest Dungeon blog with some of my role playing friends.So, check back in from time to time to check my progress on those,

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1097353658515101452004-10-09T14:21:00.000-06:002004-10-09T14:28:16.180-06:00

Wow! It's been a while since I've posted. Figured I should put up a new one after so long. Happy Thanksgiving for those of us Canadians enjoying turkey dinner over this long weekend! I haven't written much lately becuase I've been writting legitimately! That's right! I'm a published journalist now! I write for The Gateway, the student newspaper of the University of Alberta! It's quite enjoyable

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1095307720955534952004-09-15T21:48:00.000-06:002004-09-15T22:08:40.956-06:00

Okay, okay, I know. I've been neglecting the Bomb Shelter for a few days. Well, I'm here to update and let people know I'm still alive, if currently trying to get everything in order. University is really enjoyable so far, and I'm surprised with how interested I am in absolutely everything. I find myself looking to volunteer with student groups and the like, and I'm not sure if that worrysome or

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1094759054460207962004-09-09T13:21:00.000-06:002004-09-09T13:44:14.460-06:00

In Japanese culture, white is the colour of death. I think I now understand why, as when I awoke this morning I was greeted with the joy of a snow covered world. Now, I do have to point out that I have absolutely no problem with Canadian winters. They are simply a fact of life that I have grown up with, and I'm used to them. In fact, I get somewhat annoyed with fellow Canadians who complain

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1094579968997882792004-09-07T11:41:00.000-06:002004-09-07T11:59:28.996-06:00

Well, tomorrow is my first day at the University of Alberta. I find that I'm not as nervous as I was even last week. That may be in part to the Orientation the University offered yesterday (yes, on Labour Day Monday), in which alot of my questions were put to rest. So, now I find that I'm actually quite looking forward to tomorrow and the start of my career as a student of arts. I have a pretty

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1094168080857287152004-09-02T17:22:00.000-06:002004-09-02T17:40:51.036-06:00

John Constantine is one of my new favourite characters, and it breaks my heart to think that Keanu Reeves will be playing him in the upcoming movie Constantine. It breaks my heart enough to make me consider missing the movie and waiting for the cheap theatre version (if I see it at all). Here's a good link talking about the movie in more depth, written by a fan of the comic: Straight to Hell. Ah

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1094060324164746312004-09-01T11:18:00.000-06:002004-09-01T11:38:44.163-06:00

Hero Wirtten By: Feng Li and Bin Wang Directed By: Yimou Zhang Starring: Jet Li, Donnie Yen, Ziyi Zhang, Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung Wow. It took me almost ten minutes after seeing Hero before I could say that. I was actually stunned speechless by the movie, and was unable to speak until I had reached the car. Even then, ten minutes later, the only word I could muster was "Wow." Never before

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1093891092074509512004-08-30T12:09:00.000-06:002004-08-30T12:38:12.073-06:00

As those who have read my blog before know, I am not currently a single guy. Neeta would probably punch me in the side if I went around claiming otherwise. I do, however, love the ladies... and there are a few who've been missing from my life for some time now, and I've found myself wondering about them lately. I've known Jack since high school. She was far more popular then I, but we ended up

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1093646162177609602004-08-27T16:31:00.000-06:002004-08-27T16:36:02.176-06:00

Finally got a new USB plug for my wireless internet! Huzzah! Better internet connection for me! That also translates into more updates. Even pointless ones like this one. Also, I instantly purchased Futurama season 4 today. On that note, I think I'm going to watch it.

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1093548882693945102004-08-26T13:26:00.000-06:002004-08-26T13:34:42.693-06:00

I've been spending a great deal of time on the IMDB lately. One of my buddies, Dr. Teeth, has been trying to get fired from his day job for a few weeks now, and to pass the time he decided to compile a list of every movie he's ever seen. Well, that's not entirely true. His girlfriend asked him to do it, and he's just using the free time he's giving himself at work to do it. Anyway, long story

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1093372527769350062004-08-24T12:26:00.000-06:002004-08-24T12:36:44.663-06:00

Found a neat link today detailing the 14 Characteristics of Fascism. Definately worth checking out. Basically, a political scientist composed a list of fourteen of the most notable tenants of any fascist regime, such as Hitler's Germany or Mussolini's Italy, and explains them. It's a scary list and a few of them seem to apply to the modern United States of America. But don't take my word for it

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1093304470393824592004-08-23T17:06:00.000-06:002004-08-23T17:41:10.393-06:00

Can't really think of much to post today, so I decided to mention what comics I've been reading lately. First and foremost, I just finished reading 30 Days of Night. A gritty read, with very raw imagery to be sure. The premise is also both unique and promising. I didn't get really drawn into the story or atmosphere though. Plus the plot seemed very rushed to me. One of the elements I look for in

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1093117938745845102004-08-21T12:00:00.000-06:002004-08-21T13:52:18.746-06:00

Well, here they are, Scott's 2004 Fringe Festival Reviews! Just a note on my reviewing, I use a scale of 10 bombs. 10, of course, being the best rating I can give. I've seen five acts this year (which is somewhat disappointing), but it does mean I can likely review it all in one post. So here we go, in the order I saw them. Heracles: the Mythologically Accurate Adventures Heracles is a fun

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1092954211295234562004-08-19T16:18:00.000-06:002004-08-19T16:24:56.573-06:00

Sorry, it's Fringe week here in Edmonton, so it's become hard to be near a computer long enough to make an update. Couple that with my currently unreliable internet connection at home and it means that my latest update is going to be both short and sweet. However, I will make an emergency Saturday post to make up for missing the Wednesday post! So do not fear! Likely I'll post about the Fringe

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1092765693138160332004-08-17T11:52:00.000-06:002004-09-01T14:15:47.136-06:00

A fun little update for today as I go off to my job interview. Got this off the Fortean Times webpage today: LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- Kids throwing rocks stirred up more trouble than they bargained for when they dislodged a swarm of bees from an enormous hive built in the wall of a Southern California apartment building, authorities said on Friday.The article goes on to explain that

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1092715679337438032004-08-16T22:07:00.000-06:002004-08-16T22:13:05.786-06:00

My internet connection is giving me hell today, so I decided to spend most of the day doing other stuff. Chief among them was play Silent Hill 2 again. Silent Hill 2 may be dated, but it remains one of my favourite games. It is, to quote one E.Chambers "A taught, psychological masterpiece." True to the test of time, the game is still scary, even on a replay. And with Silent Hill 4 on the way,

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1092418593317964452004-08-13T11:23:00.000-06:002004-08-13T11:37:47.636-06:00

Care of the Fortean Times webpage, I found this litte jewel: KENAI, Alaska -- A man was acquitted Tuesday of charges he caused a fatal crash by taking his eyes off the road while watching a movie on a DVD player mounted on his truck dashboard. Jurors acquitted Erwin Petterson Jr., 29, of two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of manslaughter. No law in Alaska prohibits operating a DVD

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1092344389016532982004-08-12T14:55:00.000-06:002004-08-12T15:00:36.773-06:00

Don't have much to say today, so I decided I'd just post some fun links. First, here's a link to The 20 Worst NES Games of All Time, as hosted by Seanbaby.com. Then, we'll throw in a link to a site of retail horror stories. How about the God and Devil Show? And our final selection for today, a fan written Star Wars parody comic. Diary of a Crazed Mimbenite! Enjoy!

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1092251027924119312004-08-11T12:34:00.000-06:002004-08-11T13:09:04.020-06:00

Yesterday, I almost got into a heated discussion with a coworker of Neeta's over the television show Whose Line is it Anyway? For those who don't know what Whose Line is all about, I'll share with you the description of the show given by ABC.com. Drew Carey leads a hilarious cast of improv geniuses, Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie and Wayne Brady, through a series of sketches, one-liners, songs and

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1092203028271401502004-08-10T23:28:00.000-06:002004-08-10T23:44:46.253-06:00

I just finished watching the Joe Schmo 2 season finale with my lady-friend (on a side tangent, Neeta and I have been together for 6 months today! Yay us!) and may I say that candid camera has come a long way. This is what Reality TV should be. Two people taken into a completely bizarre situation and left to cope entirely on their own. I'd watch Survivor if they actually stranded twelve people

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1092071132971760622004-08-09T10:12:00.000-06:002004-08-09T11:05:32.973-06:00

It should be a testament to George W. Bush's skill as a politician that many such as myself dislike and fear him without actually being citizens of the United States. It takes a certain level of dangerous incompetence to make people around the world believe you should not be in charge of the most powerful military force in history. So, on that note, here's a few links to sites poking some

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1091989595015834252004-08-08T12:10:00.000-06:002004-08-08T12:26:35.016-06:00

Where would the video game world be nowadays without the wonder that is Mods. Independant patches and levels are one of the best parts of some of the newer multiplayerr capable games, and I for one salute anyone who is willing to take the time to program a level or campaign for their favourite game, and share it for free on the net. On that note, I've recently picked up Doom 3. Great game (

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1091906011286600732004-08-07T12:46:00.000-06:002004-08-07T13:13:31.286-06:00

Just a short little Saturday update. I love the comic Bob the Angry Flower. Usually funny, sometimes political and ultimately zany, Bob isn't afraid to spoof everything from quantum physics to Kofi Annan. So this is my own little shout out fellow Edmontonian Stephen Notley, the author and artist behind Bob. Kudos to you Stephen! May your fantastic sense of satire continue to lighten an

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1091821223329100992004-08-06T13:39:00.000-06:002004-08-06T13:40:23.330-06:00

Gleefully, I just discovered that one of my favourite authors, Richard K. Morgan, is coming out with his fourth novel next year titled Woken Furies. Woken Furies apparently will follow in the vien of Altered Carbon and Broken Angels, a series of dark tales involving the future noir character Takeshi Kovachs. I can hardly wait! In other author news, H.P Lovecraft's The Dreams in the Witch House

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1091755811010406342004-08-05T19:30:00.000-06:002004-08-06T09:10:30.790-06:00

Here's an interesting (albeit both American and very biased) read by my second favourite fake journalist, Ann Coulter. It's called Put The Speakers In A Cage and it got her fired from USA Today. Does anyone seriously wonder WHY this woman can't seem to keep her columnist jobs for more then one article? Ann Coulter is alot like Michael Moore. In fact, they're both peas in the same pod... though

ScottyBombnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868161.post-1091715310668147252004-08-05T08:10:00.000-06:002004-08-05T08:15:10.666-06:00

So! I decided to once again give this whole "blog" thing a try. Seeing as my friends Dr. Teeth and Y2Jago are both starting up their own blogs here on Blog Spot, I figured now's as good a time as any to give it one more shot. This is mostly just a introductory posting. I'll most likely post again a little later, and I'll post as things come to mind. Mostly this'll be my little spot to vent on

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