Gigantor today

[ciphergoth]

Gigantor, today, Teviot Park Room. I believe there are some Edgar-sponsored live bands first, but I can't find any information online anywhere. Update: I plan to show up around 11pm - nik_strychnine just told me that that's the kickoff time and the live band before hand is some best avoided rock act.

Sadly purplerabbits can't make it, she's away for a few days.

We have taken the dead washing machine to pieces. I bought a special socket and rachet for removing one of the huge concrete blocks bolted to the side of the drum. I used bondage shears (aka paramedic shears) to slice through bundles of cables. Now we have a big steel box with a drum in it. If we can get the drum out, we'll be laughing. To do that, we need to lever off the front of the thing, for which we definitely need a bigger implement of destruction than any we have. Does anybody have a crowbar or a wrecking bar? Update: cancel that, we just used a hacksaw and smashed the case open. We've got the drum out now. sibelian is drumming on it as I type. Yes, indeed, we h4XOred our washing machine!

I have backed up my PC onto 13 CD-ROMs. I am virtue! I'm even taking relative backups now. Maybe it's time I bought a DVD rewriter? The local cheapo computer bits shop does an NEC one for GBP 130. Does anyone know the difference between DVD+RW and DVD-RW? Are there other "gotcha"s I should watch out for?

Whitby tickets have arrived. Rar!

Off to buy boring clothes later today, to stock my two-city wardrobe.

I probably return to London on Wednesday.

Link propogation time:

• Don't use nonoxynol-9 condoms for anal sex (by baratron). Where can you get condoms suitable for anal sex these days?
• Kate Adie says the Pentagon will fire upon journalists they don't control in Iraq. (thanks cairmen)
• Motorola have a concept design for the wearable phone/PDA/MP3 player/everything I have wanted to buy for ages. (cairmen again)
• Gonzo cricket journalism (sbisson, then everywhere)
• Doonesbury is having a good run at the moment. Syndicate it: doonesbury

Comments

Destructive implements

[autopope.livejournal.com]

I've got a three-foot crowbar. If you don't feel like dropping round to borrow it, you should be aware that they cost less than a tenner from just about any big DIY store.

[skx.livejournal.com]

I have a solid crowbar/jemmy .. ask for it - I now want to bring it to Gigantor ;)

[http://users.livejournal.com/_nicolai_/]

We have taken the dead washing machine to pieces. I bought a special socket and rachet for removing one of the huge concrete blocks bolted to the side of the drum. I used bondage shears (aka paramedic shears) to slice through bundles of cables. Now we have a big steel box with a drum in it. If we can get the drum out, we'll be laughing. To do that, we need to lever off the front of the thing, for which we definitely need a bigger implement of destruction than any we have.

Does the drum come out of the bottom of the machine, or the back (after you remove the access plate on the back?

Otherwise, as said, get thee to a local DIY store, where you will be able to purchase your very own NT configuration tool.

Nicolai

DVD-R vs DVD+R

[cairmen.livejournal.com]

There are a number of differences (google the DVD FAQ to find out more), but the big ones are

- DVD-R disks are noticably cheaper (http://www.blankdiskshop.co.uk)
- It looks like DVD-R is going to become the standard. IMO.

[kaet.livejournal.com]

There's links to WHO/CDC articles in this entry (http://www.livejournal.com/talkpost.bml?journal=kaet&itemid=109680), if anyone's interested in chapter and verse?

[lovelybug.livejournal.com]

Off to buy boring clothes later today, to stock my two-city wardrobe.

Why boring? Buy exciting, pretty, sparkly clothes - you have a decent excuse!
PS - one week! *bounce*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_nicolai_/]

Yes, indeed, we h4XOred our washing machine!

I think you've provided a good example of the difference between a hacker and a cracker...

Nicolai

[ergotia.livejournal.com]

Yes, what is going on with condoms for anal? I can only find extra safe, which refers of course to the dread nonoxynol 9, and have not been able to find extra strong anywhere for ages. I know there was some research recently that suggested extra strong are not significantly safer, but is that now taken as fact or what? I guess I should email Durex really :)

[lovingboth]

Any decent (ie kitemarked or CE-marked) non-spermicidal condom is ok for anal sex. Lubricant use matters much more than 'strength'...

Re: My name is Stephanie and I am a geekaholic ;)

[alienspacebat.livejournal.com]

Where do you buy such shears/ I have many a use for them including cutting cables *grins*