This is what happens when I let the blog go on auto-pilot as it's been for the past few months - I miss reporting important news such as the announcement of a forthcoming new live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. My sincerest apologies.
I finally got tired of working on a new site design, so we're calling this version 5. If you're getting this via RSS, you might want to hop over to the site and check it out. There will be a couple more tweaks over the next day or so, but that's all. Not much has changed content-wise, although I plan to, you know, actually write more now that the redesign is done. As always, comments and suggestions (on the design, as well as possible future posts) welcome.
Two of this blog's favorite topics - film and design - get to dance around merrily together with the news that director Gary Hustwit, of Helvetica fame, is coming to Columbus to introduce his documentary on industrial design this Friday, May 15, at 7 PM & 9 PM, plus again on Saturday, May 16 at 7 PM, at the Wexner Center. I will be there, naturally. Look for a report on the film and director's comments early next week.
Another Tumblr theme for y'all: Firecracker. Let me know if you give it a try, and if there are any issues with it.
In case you missed it, my first Tumblr theme, based on this current site layout, is downloadable as the Deliberatepixel theme.
Somehow, I've managed to attract quite the crowd of followers on Twitter. So many, in fact, that I thought you all deserve a primer on exactly what you've signed yourself up for. Drop slips will be available at the end of the post.
Throughout today, the 24th of March, thousands of people will be blogging, tweeting, vlogging and just generally talking about Ada Lovelace. If you're curious as to why because you're not sure who she is, reading this will help. But if you're familiar with the historical woman, and still unsure why she inspires, and or deserves, all the furor, that might take a little longer to explain. I'll give it a shot, though.
Congratulations, Columbus. You finally accumulated enough internet weirdness for me to compile a new edition of Best of Columbus Craigslist.
Seeking fanfiction writer Seeking fanfiction writer for the one tree hill category.
The basic plot of the story is that Nathan ‘lives it up’ with his father, but suffers inside due to physical abuse from his father. When he’s finally rescued [will happen in the first 2-3 chapters] he has to recover from it. Story will focus on recovery. I’ve got more of a plot formed in my brain, but need someone to help write it. You will be credited fully for your work.
All writers should be familiar with the category One Tree Hill and Season One
Writer will be expected to publish 15-20 chapters around 1,000 words each. I will act as a beta for you but you MUST write in past tense and have good grammar. Writers should be in the 15+. Abuse will not be graphic in nature.
Pay for this story will only be fanfiction reviews (and I’ll act as a reference--) but COULD lead to future, paid work.
Please email any questions to the email above or if you’d like to accept the job email me your info to the job above. link
I'm glad no one ever told thirteen-year-old me you could get paid for fanfiction. It would have led me down a dark path. Beyond that, however, I have so many questions about this. Do you really need a reference for fanfiction reviews? Why is it necessary to have a "beta?" And what the hell is One Tree Hill?
roofer / daredevil need someone to go up on a SLATE roof to replace a rubber boot. wont take more than a few minutes i cust dont know how to get up on the SLATE roof wothout breaking it link
Something about this just does not sound like a good idea, even by Craigslist standards.
Need drunken tales I am compling a book with stories of drunken wildness and shenanigans. I would like to get stories from as many people as possible and once I get enough I will pick the best and they will be placed in my book. Please send me your craziest story of something that happened while you were intoxicated. Also be sure to include how you would like your name to appear in the book credits. link
So, this one time, I got really drunk, and thought it would be the best idea ever to make a book about random people's drunken adventures, even if they couldn't really remember them, which, if they were really drunk, they probably couldn't. It was awesome, man.
Zen Warrior seeks worthy sparring partner I seek a very attractive women in hopes of never meeting in this world But to reach across the void to ponder those things mere mortals have yet to consider. I left all at 17 to seek truth and look to share this journey on a pure mental level ( as in e-mail) with one so inspired. Why a hottie then? Hell, thats simple you put the physical attraction thru the channel of mind focused thru heart. Laser, its focused light. Focus the mind and penetrate the void. link
... Right.
So since I'm kind of already a Cleveland International Film Festival cheerleader, I decided to make it official and become a titled Film Ambassador. And in my new "official" capacity, I would like to invite you to the Columbus preview party on March 6 at the Wexner Center. Here's the details:
We invite you and your friends to get a sneak peek of the 33rd Cleveland International Film Festival at the Official Columbus Preview Party.
Join Amy Juravich, Linda Taylor, and Clay Lowe of WOSU's “Open Line Weekend” along with guests from the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) and the Wexner Center for a special reception and screening of The Secret of the Grain. Tickets for the screening are $7 ($5 for Wexner Center members, students & senior citizens).
Friday, March 6th
Free reception begins at 6pm. Stay for the screening at 7pm the Wexner Center, 1871 North High Street
Enjoy free food, cash bar, chances to win cool prizes including CIFF All-Access passes and an overnight hotel stay, previews of this year’s films, and take home your very own CIFF program guide hot off the presses!
And a very special thanks to our Columbus partners: Wexner Center for the Arts, WOSU, The Other Paper, The Capital Magazine, and Whole Foods Market.
To RSVP, please e-mail Michele Mooney at mmooney@wexarts.org.
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