http://www.idkfa.com/v3 idkfa: syndicated http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7162&msg_id=7162 Happy birthday, idkfa! I think this makes you 14 years old. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) idkfa Sat, 03 Sep 2016 15:00:29 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7162&msg_id=7162 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7158&msg_id=7158 Sterling Israel, born today at 12:13pm, 7lbs and change, 21 inches. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Mercy General Fri, 29 Jan 2016 00:35:25 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7158&msg_id=7158 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7150&msg_id=7150 I hesitate to even post this, but I figured I should follow-up on a long forgotten project. You may recall my silly songs written on the subject of X-Men characters. In cleaning some files and updating a website, I found two forgotten recordings, never updated or previously released to the idkfa public. Perhaps that was for the best. But now here they are! A Christmas Miracle. Or disaster, depending on how you look at it. Keep in mind that these were recorded years ago. Northstar and Storm have been added: http://www.robbiecowan.com/Songs/X-Men.html Wilber@idkfa.com (Wilber) Mercy General Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:02:45 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7150&msg_id=7150 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7139&msg_id=7139 I started my very first fantasy football league this year, at the invitation of my cooperating teacher. She invited me before the school year started saying that it was something that the staff did. Being my first one, I drafted a three home team players and a bunch of others I had no knowledge of. As it turns out, all of the people who knew what they were doing and drafted the right players (many of whom have injured themselves), are not faring well. Whereas I, who had next to no idea what I was doing, now have the best record and beat my last opponent by 83 points. Does anyone else play fantasy football? I'm a huge football fan, and the sport (to me) doesn't need any extra to be compelling. However, I'm also not the guy who knows anybody's stats or even many players beyond team's quarterbacks. And while I thought that this would make me care more about these other players and what they're doing week to week, it just makes me look at my phone a little more on Thursday and Monday nights, and on Sunday. Spartan@idkfa.com (Spartan) The Sporting Life Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:59:05 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7139&msg_id=7139 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7136&msg_id=7136 ATTN:Erik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4TJkPLN_g8 kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Mercy General Mon, 05 Oct 2015 22:28:15 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7136&msg_id=7136 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7130&msg_id=7130 Student teaching is a humbling experience. While teaching a lesson today on the Federal Budget and expounding on Social Security to answer a student's question, I said something like: "...so all of you that have jobs are paying into it now. Theoretically, when you're 65 1/2, you can pull out." Thank God it was senior civics and we all sort of chortled (including my cooperating teacher) instead of having to reign in 34 freshman who still make fart noises and laugh at poo-poo jokes. Spartan@idkfa.com (Spartan) Look down, look down... Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:48:58 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7130&msg_id=7130 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7126&msg_id=7126 Anyone know anything about configuring firefox settings? I'm trying to allow my computer to log on to the network internet at the school I'm working for, but my proxy settings are all out of whack. What's more, they're locked, so I can't change them. Further, I can't access the "local-settings.js" file which is supposedly where I'm supposed to be able to unlock them. I've been reduced to using my phone as a hotspot, or plugging in with a network cable which are both amateur moves. Any help appreciated. Thanks. Spartan@idkfa.com (Spartan) Asked and Answered Wed, 30 Sep 2015 17:21:32 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7126&msg_id=7126 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7124&msg_id=7124 "If you replace the working parts / You get a different machine" kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Pretty State Machine Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:15:49 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7124&msg_id=7124 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7121&msg_id=7121 Happy Birthday, idkfa! I think this makes you 13 years old. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) idkfa Thu, 03 Sep 2015 12:36:49 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7121&msg_id=7121 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7113&msg_id=7113 Testing, testing... trying to see if the feeds for this thing are still working... kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) idkfa Mon, 10 Aug 2015 02:26:58 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7113&msg_id=7113 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7109&msg_id=7109 Those with young children: with my sister's recent exodus from Anchorage, my parents have a number of kid's lawn things that no longer have children. Pictures: They are free to those that could use them. Reply here if you have interest. First come, first serve, I suppose. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Mercy General Fri, 07 Aug 2015 20:27:07 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7109&msg_id=7109 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7105&msg_id=7105 Who wants to see this with me when it hits theaters? It's like the greatest love story of our generation, but about rocks and mountains and shit. http://www.merufilm.com/ MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) Cognitive Surplus Fri, 31 Jul 2015 01:28:30 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7105&msg_id=7105 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7103&msg_id=7103 Had this dream last night featuring most of the people who would see this post on idkfa. I dreamed we were all planning a move and were debating where in the Middle East to move to. It was narrowed down to Dubai or Qatar. Some people were also arguing for Africa - either Zimbabwe or Dakar. We were all siting around Mike & Kristen's house with brochures arguing about it. lizinthelibrary@idkfa.com (lizinthelibrary) Perchance to Dream Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:04:35 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7103&msg_id=7103 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7102&msg_id=7102 CROATOAN kitacek@idkfa.com (kitacek) Pretty State Machine Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:48:10 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7102&msg_id=7102 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7099&msg_id=7099 Help needed! What non-itunes program should I use to rip my cd collection to my hard-drive? Needs to be easy (12 year old John is going to do a lot of them), and will need to be playable on google play music and apple devices. Would prefer to maintain as much quality as possible, and I don't mind paying a little for good software if needed. Thanks all! katidid@idkfa.com (katidid) Asked and Answered Fri, 17 Jul 2015 18:20:53 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7099&msg_id=7099 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7096&msg_id=7096 All: idkfa server was emergency-migrated overnight, which ended up breaking a whole bunch of stuff. Might be a few days before I can fix it. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) idkfa Wed, 15 Jul 2015 12:32:50 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7096&msg_id=7096 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7094&msg_id=7094 Hey everyone, we need some help. We now need a place to live when we move up in mid august. Our original agreement to stay with my Dad is suddenly tenuous. If you all have any leads, please let me know. We have cats, need at least 2 bedrooms, and would prefer to stay in the goldenview middle school boundaries. Thanks all katidid@idkfa.com (katidid) Mercy General Fri, 10 Jul 2015 17:39:04 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7094&msg_id=7094 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7092&msg_id=7092 Captain Picardigan http://www.heruniverse.com/most-popular/the-captain-picardigan.html lizinthelibrary@idkfa.com (lizinthelibrary) Mercy General Thu, 09 Jul 2015 23:48:25 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7092&msg_id=7092 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7090&msg_id=7090 So, I'm on a massive, industrial ship. Almost as big as a cruise ship, but fitting more a fishing or shipping purpose. Lots of metal piping and corrugated metal walkways. In this case, though, the ship is no long an industrial ship. It is instead a "university" ship, where all of the facilities have been converted into classrooms and lecture halls. Aside from a skeleton crew of workers and university staff, the ship is populated by college students. And, as students tend to be, they are incredibly lazy. Rather than walking up the stairways from student quarters to the classrooms, a few dozen board the freight elevator and ride it up. Students rush on to make it before the slow-moving elevator starts. "Oh hey, look at that ancient history." Somebody is playfully going through my wallet, and looking at my old student IDs as we ascend. "Yeah," is all I have to say in response. "Pretty old." Suddenly, there is a noise, and the freight elevator jolts. "What was that?" somebody asks. The sound from the elevator rises. "It's the last hop before a gymnast jumps," I say. Suddenly, a student leaning on a rail passes out. Then another, his eyes rolling back in his head. Something in the air, I think. Another one goes limp, and tumbles backward. I breathe in and hold my breath, and dive forward to try to catch them. I lose consciousness just as I catch them. ---- 2:26AM kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Perchance to Dream Thu, 09 Jul 2015 17:04:43 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7090&msg_id=7090 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7089&msg_id=7089 Slashdot article about how user interfaces affect 'old users'. Kinda hits home for me. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 06 Jul 2015 23:21:31 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7089&msg_id=7089 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7087&msg_id=7087 "Are you crazy? I'm not breaking up Death Maggot!" This ad. What. The. Fuck. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Mercy General Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:52:10 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7087&msg_id=7087 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7082&msg_id=7082 Interesting article. Orange is the New Black is the new Star Trek. http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/06/16/orange_is_the_new_black_is_the_new_star_trek_and_not_just_because_of_kate.html lizinthelibrary@idkfa.com (lizinthelibrary) Mercy General Tue, 16 Jun 2015 19:52:49 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7082&msg_id=7082 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7078&msg_id=7078 Work thing. We have teens at the library doing weekly projects for us, we call them VolunTEENs. (Librarians LOVE puns.) We have bought 3 Google Chrome books that we are putting through their paces to see if they are a feasible, cheaper alternate to the expensive laptops we currently buy for teen/public use. We have the volunTEENS testing them, trying to use them for normal stuff, trying to break them. Two teen girls are "working" (playing) on a chrome book for this project. One teen girl is SUPER pretty. They yell across the room to a fourteen year-old boy "Hey Cody*, what is your favorite website?" The boy's face - priceless. Pure unadulterated fear. He stammers while asking why they want to know. I left as they were explaning and before I heard his answer. But yeah, don't ask a teen boy that. Probably a valid test of our computers, but not the testing we are doing. *Names changed to protect the very sweet, hardworking teen boy. He would also be embarrassed to hear I called him sweet. lizinthelibrary@idkfa.com (lizinthelibrary) Mercy General Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:37:49 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7078&msg_id=7078 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7071&msg_id=7071 I've always had respect for Dave Grohl, man is a music machine but also does love metal (literally brought up Sepultura in an interview one time), but this definitely justifies that respect. Damn son. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Cognitive Surplus Fri, 12 Jun 2015 19:38:34 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7071&msg_id=7071 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7061&msg_id=7061 This Star Wars (very) short graphic novel is fantastic. Green Man@idkfa.com (Green Man) Cognitive Surplus Tue, 09 Jun 2015 17:52:56 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7061&msg_id=7061 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7046&msg_id=7046 Tywin Lannister's Dinner Party. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Mercy General Sat, 06 Jun 2015 21:54:56 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7046&msg_id=7046 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7022&msg_id=7022 So it looks like Katy and I will be in Anchorage by mid August at the latest. Hopefully in time to do some silver fishing MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) Mercy General Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:29:16 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7022&msg_id=7022 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7021&msg_id=7021 Psycroptic Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Pretty State Machine Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:20:28 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7021&msg_id=7021 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7020&msg_id=7020 The Decemberists - Make You Better kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Pretty State Machine Fri, 29 May 2015 03:44:39 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7020&msg_id=7020 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7018&msg_id=7018 CostCo has a machine that automatically sauces the pizza dough. conrad@idkfa.com (conrad) Mercy General Fri, 29 May 2015 00:37:39 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7018&msg_id=7018 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7017&msg_id=7017 Terrapin Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Pretty State Machine Wed, 27 May 2015 18:11:31 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7017&msg_id=7017 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7009&msg_id=7009 I've probably asked before, but can where can we find the idkfa posts of olde? (Josh: Don't you tell me some silly nonsense like "You can't." because I know you can.) Spartan@idkfa.com (Spartan) Asked and Answered Sat, 23 May 2015 21:51:31 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7009&msg_id=7009 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7006&msg_id=7006 Holy shit. Don't do drugs, kids. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Cognitive Surplus Sun, 17 May 2015 15:39:50 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=7006&msg_id=7006 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6999&msg_id=6999 My yearly shout out for biking to work. Looks like Anchorage is pretty dry so hopefully there won't be too much of an impediment to to cycling for the riders up there. Get to it guys. Make some teams, get the word out. This year I'm going for a 1000 mile month, which is going to be pretty tough with only 19 work days for me to do it in. Not sure what adventures this year holds for me as compared to last year, but I think I'm ready to get started. MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) The Sporting Life Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:05:21 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6999&msg_id=6999 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6998&msg_id=6998 Perhaps the most awkward Star Trek interview ever. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Cognitive Surplus Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:17:45 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6998&msg_id=6998 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6994&msg_id=6994 I feel like this would be a dangerous drinking game. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Cognitive Surplus Mon, 13 Apr 2015 01:27:58 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6994&msg_id=6994 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6992&msg_id=6992 I've been working back and forth between Roi and Kwajalein, and I park the cart on Roi in the same spot each time to simplify things. The first time I came up, I drove around and then noticed a bunch of broken eggs in the back of the cart... because the pseudo-feral chickens had been using it as a nest! I felt kind of bad, but washed out the egg gunk and didn't think too much about it. Flash forward to the next time I come up, about a week later. Driving around again, and look back: MORE EGGS. These chickens apparently like the METAL bed, which has to get like 100+F in direct sunlight. Oh well, minor chicken murder. Flash forward to today, I'm cruising around the island doing the WWII battle tour (pretty interesting). I stop near the radars to read a sign and see this PACK of chickens hauling ass towards me (note: chickens running is just terrifying and hilarious). The gather around me, assuming I'm going to feed them - no payback, luckily. But the juveniles start looking at my sandled feet... and then start pecking. I little have to run away from juvenile chickens, it was hilarious and a little bit of karma I suppose. They're definitely my favorite non-indigenous animal out here. I may feed them and get a video, because it's gonna be like feeding the sharks I imagine. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Look down, look down... Sun, 12 Apr 2015 01:39:26 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6992&msg_id=6992 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6978&msg_id=6978 Soo, hows the Anchorage Job market right now? Any hints tips, leads for someone with a science background? And yes I'm perusing the usual job sites daily. MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) Look down, look down... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 15:45:35 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6978&msg_id=6978 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6976&msg_id=6976 Citadel Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Pretty State Machine Tue, 17 Mar 2015 19:26:18 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6976&msg_id=6976 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6973&msg_id=6973 SPDCA: Garmin Vivosmart Smartwatch A few years ago, I had an impulse buy on a watch that looked to be sorta sporty. And by "sorta sporty," I mean it had the ability to take your pulse. Other than that, it was just an electronic wristwatch. I liked it. It wasn't fancy. But it gave me someting to look at, and something to do with my hands when I didn't know what to do with my hands. It got me out of the habit of whipping out my phone ever so often to check the time, and having time on my wrist worked out really well for biking. Then the battery on the thing ran out. And in replacing it, I destroyed its capability to take my pulse (though, I didn't really miss it that much). Then the plastic band started to wear. And then it eventually broke. And now it just sits on the small shelf in my bathroom, reminding me that I have 10 minutes to dress, eat breakfast, and brush my teeth after my shower. This last December, Someone was being bad about the control of sensitive information, and let leak their Christmas gift idea for their spouse. It was the Garmin Vivosmart, which I thought was intriguing. It wasn't the gaudy, wrist-calculator smartwatches I'd seen before, but instead a smart band that didn't have an interface except for when you interacted with it. About a month later, the giftee demoed their band at a party and I was still pretty interested as someone who is a fan of subtlety and obscure human-computer interfaces. The band is black, and the display is an array of white LEDs that shine through the band's surface. You "double-tap" the band if you want it to wake up, lighting up the LEDs to display one of the display mades it has. By default, it will show you the time, but if you "swipe" the current screen left or right it will cycle through your current step count, how far you are in your step goals for the day, and if you have any notifications on your phone. Other than kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Cognitive Surplus Sat, 14 Mar 2015 20:14:30 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6973&msg_id=6973 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6972&msg_id=6972 Shadows Across the Country Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Pretty State Machine Fri, 13 Mar 2015 14:16:23 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6972&msg_id=6972 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6970&msg_id=6970 Song of the Crippled Bull Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Pretty State Machine Thu, 12 Mar 2015 20:34:59 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6970&msg_id=6970 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6968&msg_id=6968 I've only had like 12 waffles today, officer kitacek@idkfa.com (kitacek) Pretty State Machine Thu, 12 Mar 2015 19:23:13 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6968&msg_id=6968 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6967&msg_id=6967 Night Visions Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Pretty State Machine Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:28:59 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6967&msg_id=6967 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6960&msg_id=6960 Save the bros Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Cognitive Surplus Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:24:32 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6960&msg_id=6960 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6956&msg_id=6956 That was awesome, cheers all kitacek@idkfa.com (kitacek) Cognitive Surplus Tue, 10 Mar 2015 02:51:23 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6956&msg_id=6956 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6955&msg_id=6955 Language Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Pretty State Machine Mon, 09 Mar 2015 18:59:30 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6955&msg_id=6955 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6953&msg_id=6953 Photoshop idea: a poster of the Oculus VR headset on Gordon Freeman in Black Mesa, with caption: "facehuggers" kitacek@idkfa.com (kitacek) Cognitive Surplus Fri, 06 Mar 2015 18:12:09 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6953&msg_id=6953 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6952&msg_id=6952 Cancer 4 Cure Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Pretty State Machine Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:30:41 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6952&msg_id=6952 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6950&msg_id=6950 The Cancer Empire Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Pretty State Machine Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:15:37 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6950&msg_id=6950