You've Got My Attention . Links . 05.21.2020
Music
Pleasantly surprised this morning to find out Carly Rae Jepsen dropped a new album. Here is the playlist for Dedicated Side-B.
You've Got My Attention . Links . 05.20.2020
Videos
Don’t drink more than 4 cups of coffee. 😲
You've Got My Attention . Links . 05.13.2020
Videos
A Jew Walks Into a Bar is a great 30 minute docu-short about David Finklestein, an Orthodox Jewish comedian, attempting to strike a balance between being faithful to his religion while also pursuing a passion that provides entertainment and knowledge for others, but also has a therapeutic effect for him.
You've Got My Attention . Links . 04.30.2020
Articles
Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka will play in a celebrity Mario Tennis tournament on Facebook . https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/29/21241430/facebook-gaming-tennis-celebrity-tournament-serena-williams-naomi-osaka ~ These fun adjustments to sporting events are great.
CutiePi linux tablet
CutiePi designs an open source, Raspberry Pi-powered Linux tablet . https://liliputing.com/2020/04/cutiepi-designs-an-open-source-raspberry-pi-powered-linux-tablet-crowdfunding-coming-soon.html ~ I really dig the idea of a tinker friendly computing device that’s got a nice design to it.
You've Got My Attention . Links . 04.22.2020
Sailor Moon’s first three seasons are coming to YouTube for free . https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/22/21230858/sailor-moon-tv-shows-free-youtube-season-1-2-3-japanese-movie-release
I won’t front. Sailor Moon (and Dragonball Z) like for a lot of people in the NYC area, and I guess the rest of the US was probably my earliest exposure to anime. I didn’t watch regularly, but I got the gist of the show, and who some of the major characters were. Having the option to watch this free just for fun is pretty dope.
You've Got My Attention . Links . 04.16.2020
Radio Garden . Spin the globe and suddenly be listening to radio stations in far off locations across the world. http://radio.garden
You've Got My Attention . Links . 04.01.2020
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Tavern Owner Sets Up Virtual Pub for Town Patrons—But Welcomes More Than 14,500 Global Customers . https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/englishwomans-virtual-pub-welcomes-14500-global-customers/
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Terrified of running out of toilet paper? This calculator can help . https://www.fastcompany.com/90483800/terrified-of-running-out-of-toilet-paper-this-calculator-can-help
You've Got My Attention . Links . 03.28.2020
Feel Good!
Kennels go empty after every animal gets adopted at Colorado shelter amid outbreak
GAMES!
Good Job! looks like the kind of fun, messy gameplay I enjoy, and a welcome departure from the serious or heavily structured games I’ve played of late.
Get the game: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/good-job-switch/
Good Job! Turns Office Nepotism Into Something More Fun . https://kotaku.com/good-job-turns-office-nepotism-into-something-more-fun-1842515627
ANIMAL CROSSING!
Animal Crossing Players Are Playing High Stakes Musical Chairs
In the tournament shared on Reddit, the winning player walked away with a prize of 105k bells. It’s like high stakes poker, but with less annoying dudes in sunglasses and cuter music.
via. https://kotaku.com/animal-crossing-players-are-playing-high-stakes-musical-1842540399
Science & Technology!
Does a USB drive get heavier as you store more files on it? “Paradoxically, the more you save on a flash drive, the lighter it gets.” . https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/does-a-usb-drive-get-heavier-as-you-store-more-files-on-it/
Television & Movies!
From Master of None co-creator Alan Yang, Tigertail is about a Taiwanese factory worker moving to America, and the filming looks 🙌 Gorgeous looking shots, and color.
Run looks like it could be the right kind of fun and drama that I like. Two exes have an agreement that should life ever get boring for the both of them, they’d drop everything and run away together.
The First Episode of Syfy's Vagrant Queen Is on YouTube. The reviews so far are … ehhh… but maybe it’ll get better?
via. https://io9.gizmodo.com/psa-the-first-episode-of-syfys-vagrant-queen-is-on-you-1842539648
With civilization at stake, it's this queen, this deadbeat and this mechanic against a whole damn galaxy. Vagrant Queen Premieres Friday, March 27 at 10/9c o...
Definitely considering trying at least a two or three episode watch. Upload is from Greg Daniels (The Office - US Version) and borrows from the San Junipero Black Mirror idea of a digital afterlife. Except this appears to be going after some laughs more than anything else. I’m intrigued.
In the news . . .
Google donates $800 million in cash and ads to fight coronavirus. via. https://www.axios.com/google-donates-800-million-in-cash-and-ads-to-fight-coronavirus-be89dbdc-147c-4a96-9a3d-9108e9a6f036.html
You've Got My Attention . Links . 03.27.2020
People Are Adding Dragon Ball's Yamcha To Animal Crossing: New Horizons
via. https://kotaku.com/people-are-adding-dragon-balls-yamcha-to-animal-crossin-1842521973
We should all be concerned about election voting. Glad the folks at Def Con created the Voting Machine Hacking Village.
This isn’t right…
Teen Who Died of Covid-19 Was Denied Treatment Because He Didn't Have Heath Insurance
via. https://gizmodo.com/teen-who-died-of-covid-19-was-denied-treatment-because-1842520539
You've Got My Attention . Links . 03.26.2020
Two new Nine Inch Nails albums available for download or streaming. Better believe I’m downloading for my personal library!
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In gaming . . .
Being as into Animal Crossing: New Horizons as I’ve been, the news about upcoming events is much appreciated. Especially considering playing the game at a regular pace — not time warping or relying on visitors or visiting other players to get items etc or advance in-game abilities —- has left me feeling like we’re in something of the initial lull when it comes to the pacing of the game.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Now that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has launched for Nintendo Switch, the first seasonal event is on its way! Between April 1 and April 12, residents of the island can participate in Bunny Day to find eggs hidden by bunny visitor Zipper and craft special items with them. The next free update to the game hits in late April, which adds the Earth Day event.
I was super into Bravely Default on the 3DS, so I’m hyped to try and check out the Bravely Default II demo for the Switch.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II: In this follow-up to the original BRAVELY DEFAULT, four new Heroes of Light embark on a grand and glorious mission guided by the elemental crystals. Like the first game, BRAVELY DEFAULT II features a battle system that emphasizes strategy, with players deciding when to attack (Brave) or hold back and wait for the right moment to strike (Default). With beautiful places to explore and new jobs to acquire, some of which can even be combined, BRAVELY DEFAULT II is another epic RPG in the Nintendo Switch library. A free demo is available today!
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This feels strange…
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Getting nostalgic about internet chat with 1997.chat
Alex Obenauer has just launched 1997.chat, an AIM-style instant messenger app including a buddy list, away messages, pixelated icons, and whatever Simple Plan-inspired username your heart desires.
Of course, I must stress you don’t conduct truly private messaging via this.
Instead, use Signal !