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Thoughts of randomness, in addition to design and development notes, because I forget. I also include things like site updates, when I upload new art, development and design project anouncements, and really anthing else I want. It is my personal blog after all.

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That which We Call the Real ID
Posted on: May 31, 2009  | Category: Downsize DC  | Posted by: Stephen

That which we call the Real ID. By any other name would still smell like rotting organic material. More than half of the States in our Union have rejected the Real ID act or have introduced legislation to reject the Real ID. This shows that the Real ID is something we did not want. However, the Real ID is back under a different name, and this time it is being driven NOT by Congress, but by un-elected bureaucrats in the DHS and the State Department. This doesn't mean Congress is blameless. Congress is doing nothing to reign in the bureaucrats.

Mightier by Ratloop Very Cool Indie Game
Posted on: Apr 10, 2009  | Category: Free Software  | Posted by: Stephen

Independently developed games can have some of the most innovative game playing techniques. I always enjoy a high quality shooter, or in depth RPG, but nothing beats playing something with a little freshness to it. Mightier delivers with some good playability. Part platform puzzle game, part pen and paper, and totally free.

CMS Made Simple and Zen Cart Template Integration
Posted on: Mar 10, 2009  | Category: Tutorial & Code  | Posted by: Stephen

How to integrate the site design and menus from CMS Made Simple with the default template found in Zen Cart. This method is much better than having similarly themed sites as this method of template integration will give the appearance of a seamless site.

Tips on Advanced Placement of Google AdSense Ads
Posted on: Mar 1, 2009  | Category: General  | Posted by: Stephen

Once Upon a Time I used Google AdSense, and I have just added Google advertisements back into my site. I am doing it in a much more elegant way this time than just throwing them up on every page.

Coraline a Fantastic Animation
Posted on: Feb 22, 2009  | Category: General  | Posted by: Stephen

I watched Coraline, in RealD (3D), and man was it great. A creepy nightmarish story of alternate worlds. I highly recommend it. Take note of the PG rating as it may be inappropriate for children.

Site Update: Newest Images Added to the Homepage
Posted on: Feb 15, 2009  | Category: General  | Posted by: Stephen

I added a Lightbox powered newest images box to the homepage, and polished up the portfolio artwork galleries. Plus my old ComicBook MOD for Subdreamer.

Oklahoma takes up Bill to remind Congress of Limits to Federal Power
Posted on: Feb 14, 2009  | Category: Downsize DC  | Posted by: Stephen

Oklahoma State House is considering a historic bill to take back state's rights under the 10th Amendment to the Constitution. Congress has slowly eroded the rights of states to keep powers not specifically granted to the federal government, by the Constitution of the United State. We are constantly told by the White House and Congress that it's not about small government or big government but about good government.

Congress needs to say Yes to Reading
Posted on: Feb 2, 2009  | Category: Downsize DC  | Posted by: Stephen

Congress passed a 680-page stimulus bill, and the 1,248-page Public Land Management Act. Do you really think Congress read this mess before making it law?

The Ultimate Slip-N-Slide Ramp and Jump
Posted on: Jan 24, 2009  | Category: General  | Posted by: Stephen

A 60 foot slip-n-slide ramp and jump combo. The video says it took seven days to build.

MUTE - Robot Memo
Posted on: Jan 19, 2009  | Category: General  | Posted by: Stephen

The little robot tries so hard, but without words he has to find another way to communicate. Watch online now.

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