When 2D feels this close to 3D… er… it is 2D isn’t it?
Patrick Smith, creator of VectorPark, has a new game called Windosill. Procedurally animated characters look over you as you move your little cloud puffing cart through physically dynamic worlds that blur the line between 2D & 3D.
If that didn’t make sense, just do yourself a favor and go checkout Windosill.
If that’s not enough, view some of his older toys at VectorPark.
In case anyone’s curious about how my dance classes are going. I’m having a ball. 😛 Knee slapper… eh?
I wonder often ‘What if?’ I had started sooner, though I don’t regret.
The next few weeks we are having a festival. Themed nights, once every week. Here’s a sample:
Dance Class from Jeremy Szabo on Vimeo.
Everything’s feeling right and I noticed that it stays that way, when my intentions are pure and proven. I takes a hell of a lot of balance and although I think I stumble sometimes, if I relax and just “do” instead of trying too hard to be perfect… it all goes smoothly… though life’s curveballs are a bit tricky.
oh yeah… and…
Here’s some motivation for those of you thinking about doing some ballroom dance. Certainly inspires me.
Now for some killer West Coast Swing action.
The long and hard (couldn’t resist) debate is over. The patient wait for a console system has finally come to an end. I decided to get a PS3. Little Big Planet and Blu-Ray capabilities were big parts of my decision, not to mention that the system is actually QUIET. Last thing I wanted was something that sounded like a noisy PC.
I also got GTA4. Mmmm… Euphoria ragdolls. Going to stick to the sandbox games, for now. Wanted something I could jump in and out of, if time was short. The deal I picked up included a free copy of the collectors edition of Fallout 3. However, I’m seriously doubting I’ll have time to play that game anytime soon… so I might just sell it.
And it feels gOOOooOOood. 😛
The producers & creators over at Bowes Productions & NWFX have made the first two episodes of Jibber Jabber available online and in their entirety! Not only was it a fun project to work on, the episodes still give me the warm fuzzies.
Only 2.5 hours left to vote!
The producers & creators over at Bowes Productions & NWFX have made the first two episodes of Jibber Jabber available online and in their entirety! Not only was it a fun project to work on, the episodes still give me the fuzzies.
I do have a primary blog that I’ve been updating for the past few years, though I needed to pull myself away from it in order to gain some freedom in what I can say. You don’t know my name… but you kinda already know my address.
Before the end of the month I need to figure out my next move. I have enough money saved up for almost a year of freedom. I can use this time to veg-out, or I can do something constructive with it. Luckily, I’ve been keeping productive. At first I was plagued with too many unfinished projects, but since I’m now free from the cubical, I am able to see my life much clearer and have made great strides in simplifying things.
New service has started up called LendAround.com. A GREAT idea that allows you to see what movies your friends have in their libraries and setups up a system that allows you to track who has what.
I sent them some of my recommendations.
1) What if I have discs on loan to non-LendAround users?
2) I own the discs but do not have immediate access to it (half my library is 2000 miles away).
3) Custom categories for special DVDs or want lists.
4) Ability to export library and download my collection, reviews and ratings into a CSV file.GoodReads.com is a good example.
Saw this a few months ago, but forgot to link to it. It’s worth archiving (after watching).
Twitter is over capacity again? As the system grows, it will just get worse and worse as they are forced to cut back on features. Yet another reason to switch to a free, open source & decentrilized alternative.
I *heart* Identi.ca.
Friday night I saw Kevin Smith at “The Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts”. What night. As usual, Kevin didn’t hold much back, except for some of the personal stories of Joey Adams.
He told us of his new found respect for Walter and Wayne Gretzky and mary jane. Both of which seemed to have made Kevin quite emotional.
The most memorable event was when an audience member, Torrey, asked Kevin if he could help him achieve one of the items on his list of “Things to do before I die.” Specifically, Torrey wanted to know what it would feel like to stand naked in front of a crowd. Kevin certainly used this opportunity to it’s fullest. Someone even caught clips of the event, though the highlight was watching semi-naked Torrey (wearing Kevin’s coat) dive across the stage floor to catch a box of peanut Glossets with his hat.
Here’s the two clips I found:
Courtesy of Lynda @ BCG
Here are the tax rates in BC:
Tax rates for British Columbia (this is for the income that you earn at your job or take as a T4 from your company if you own one):
- $0 – $35,716 5.06%
- $35,717 – $71,433 7.70%
- $71,434 – $82,014 10.50%
- $82,015 – $99,588 12.29%
- $99,589 and over 14.70%
Here are the tax rates for the federal government:
Tax rates for the Federal Government (this is for the income that you earn at your job or take as a T4 from your company if you own one):
- $0 – $40,726 15%
- $40,727 – $81,452 22%
- $81,453 – $126,263 26%
- $126,264 and over 29%
RRSP Contribution Limits – 18% of previous year’s income to a maximum of:
- 2009 – $21,000
- 2010 – $22,000
- 2011 & beyond – indexed to average wage growth
2009 Top Marginal Tax Rates (federal & provincial rates combined in BC). This would be income that is above your salary (such as dividends received from stocks or interest from a GIC):
- Interest/Foreign dividends – 43.7% (GIC’s, Term deposits, Stocks from stock markets outside of Canada)
- Eligible Dividends – 19.9% (Stocks from Canadian stock market)
- Ineligible Dividends – 32.7%
- Capital Gains – 21.9% (Sale of a investment property, sale from a stock or mutual fund)
For years I’ve wanted a pocket watch. Not a fan of a watch that wraps around your wrist, as this is a JOINT area that is designed to MOVE (not to mention the discomfort when working at a keyboard).
For a few years now I’ve just had my wristwatch attached to my belt loop via it’s velcro strap <insert image here>. However, I think it’s time for something a little more stylish, perferably with a built in chronograph. I am in animation after all.
http://www.ipocketwatches.com
http://www.ewatches.com/Pocket.html
http://www.pocket-watches.us
Wind Up Stop Watches and Sports Timers from Camero
This Omega 1932 looks beautiful & sounds like da shit and is impossible to find. This Charles Hubert watch looks slick & it’s cheap.
Tons of great watches here too, though not the best browsing format.
If all else fails (which it seems that it is) there’s always ebay.
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