Extempore 2012-09-12T19:23:51Z Highly inaccurate, extremely biased. tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2012, s-spot Once Before 2012-09-12T19:23:51Z 2012-09-12T19:21:06Z tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1.2587 2012-09-12T19:21:06Z I was an Apple fanboy briefly, a temporary insanity. I resisted the tractor beam's pull as long as possible. When I finally gave in, I was enthralled with Cupertino's technology and industrial design prowess. Never before had I seen a... s-spot s-spot@parapraxis.com I was an Apple fanboy briefly, a temporary insanity. I resisted the tractor beam's pull as long as possible. When I finally gave in, I was enthralled with Cupertino's technology and industrial design prowess. Never before had I seen a device so functional and beautiful. Or so I thought. But what really does this entail? Initially, the iPhone was unique, something cool, yearned for, coveted. It was for the few. Now, every maggot on the face of the planet has one. And so I awoke and came to my senses.

Android was the answer. My particular weapon of choice is the HTC One X. When I survey a crowd and see almost everyone hypnotized by an iPhone as they wait in line or bide their time, it makes me nauseous. Do they not have any regard for individuality?

Moreover, Apple's is a closed, highly proprietary, exclusionary system. As such, it will be overcome by openness and crowd-sourcing. This is ironic because as the masses seek technological uniqueness they will have a leveling effect.

On this iPhone 5 Day, I'm intrigued by the hardware/software improvements, and I read with eagerness the blogs and news reports covering the event. But I have absolutely no desire to return to the Evil Empire. At least not right now.

]]> Need a Fix 2012-08-20T20:48:52Z 2012-08-20T20:45:57Z tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1.2586 2012-08-20T20:45:57Z So, WTF? How the heck are you? Gosh, this site needs a redesign badly. For. Sure. What will it be? Anything would be better. I've watched this video so many times, I find it exhilarating and inspiring (the opening scene... s-spot s-spot@parapraxis.com So, WTF? How the heck are you?

Gosh, this site needs a redesign badly. For. Sure. What will it be? Anything would be better.

I've watched this video so many times, I find it exhilarating and inspiring (the opening scene is simply awesome): http://vimeo.com/46856767 (via Kottke). Do they ever crash? Yes.

]]> Please Help 2012-07-08T03:09:02Z 2012-07-08T02:18:52Z tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1.2584 2012-07-08T02:18:52Z We must boycott the online version of the Star-Advertiser because it sucks. They require you to view interstitial ads (even if you're a registered subscriber). Of course, if you're looking for inane fluff, then I guess it's perfect for you.... s-spot s-spot@parapraxis.com We must boycott the online version of the Star-Advertiser because it sucks. They require you to view interstitial ads (even if you're a registered subscriber). Of course, if you're looking for inane fluff, then I guess it's perfect for you. Like blogging about that cool BBQ party I threw for my attractive and annoying friends with some super-awesome food because we are so cool or that road trip I took on the mainland with my significant other where we stopped in at some stupid micro brewery that no one in Hawaii knows about because, again, we're so-o cool (and you're not). I refuse to visit and instead go to Hawaii News Now.

Vid: "Biggest Teahupoo Ever" (via Kottke).

]]> What? 2012-05-25T03:15:28Z 2012-05-25T02:48:20Z tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1.2583 2012-05-25T02:48:20Z Hey you guys, I'm out. Will be on indefinite hiatus. There are some changes afoot for me, which are distracting my energies and focus right now. Wanted to leave you with some uplifting and positive thoughts for your consideration: 1.... s-spot s-spot@parapraxis.com Hey you guys, I'm out. Will be on indefinite hiatus. There are some changes afoot for me, which are distracting my energies and focus right now.

Wanted to leave you with some uplifting and positive thoughts for your consideration:

1. Hawaii drivers are the worst in the nation. In general, my fellow local people are ignorant of even the most basic driving etiquette and traffic laws. And they have no concept of how to drive in a congested urban environment.

2. Please boycott the Star-Advertiser site. They run full-screen interstitial ads, even for subscribers. WTF!!! How f---ng rude. To me, that reeks of greed and a poor understanding of subscription dynamics. There are alternatives (e.g., www.hawaiinewsnow.com). So what if they need to enhance revenue? They can go bankrupt for all I care. Besides, who wants to read a detailed account of how Mrs. Furukawa's cat got stuck in a tree?

3. Cam 1 is malfunctioning. There are gray/black scan lines scrolling upward, and I'm quite sure the culprit is the CCD. I ordered a new unit, which should be here any day. I like serving up the cams because it gives all the idiots on the Interwebs (like you and me) something to do between watching porn and playing online poker.

After all, that's what I'm here for, right? To brighten your day?

Please remember to recycle and cut energy use. Don't reuse condoms or needles.

]]> Post-session 2012-03-28T10:56:54Z 2012-03-27T08:17:37Z tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1.2582 2012-03-27T08:17:37Z Small and boring but doable. Not crowded. Moderate trades. Is this for real? I can't recall the last time, if ever, I've seen the wave map showing purple. It indicates a huge south swell pushing up toward South America, Mexico,... s-spot s-spot@parapraxis.com Small and boring but doable. Not crowded. Moderate trades.

Is this for real? I can't recall the last time, if ever, I've seen the wave map showing purple. It indicates a huge south swell pushing up toward South America, Mexico, and Cali. It's coming our way, too, but the most intense energy (i.e., longest-period waves) is (are) found in the darker colors.

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]]> Post-session 2012-03-28T10:17:17Z 2012-03-26T07:29:17Z tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1.2581 2012-03-26T07:29:17Z Smaller but similar. Fun. Consistent. Doubly. Empty. Not as windy and slightly "cleaner." I scored--again.... s-spot s-spot@parapraxis.com Smaller but similar. Fun. Consistent. Doubly. Empty. Not as windy and slightly "cleaner." I scored--again.

]]> Post-session 2012-03-28T10:15:28Z 2012-03-25T07:46:01Z tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1.2580 2012-03-25T07:46:01Z Fun. Windy and empty. Classic east-y wind-swell/groundswell mix. Mushy and doubly. Very rippable. Consistent. Lots of wave action in middle and inside. Non-stop rides on the inside all the way. I scored.... s-spot s-spot@parapraxis.com Fun. Windy and empty. Classic east-y wind-swell/groundswell mix. Mushy and doubly. Very rippable. Consistent. Lots of wave action in middle and inside. Non-stop rides on the inside all the way. I scored.

]]> Post-session 2012-03-28T10:14:46Z 2012-03-24T08:31:23Z tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1.2579 2012-03-24T08:31:23Z Slightly bigger (perhaps some weak southern energy?). Windy, east-y, empty. More fun than yesterday. Caught a lot of doubles.... s-spot s-spot@parapraxis.com Slightly bigger (perhaps some weak southern energy?). Windy, east-y, empty. More fun than yesterday. Caught a lot of doubles.

]]> Post-session 2012-03-28T10:11:16Z 2012-03-23T06:24:05Z tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1.2578 2012-03-23T06:24:05Z Slightly more wave action but pretty much the same: small and windy. Empty. Typical east wind-swell.... s-spot s-spot@parapraxis.com Slightly more wave action but pretty much the same: small and windy. Empty. Typical east wind-swell.

]]> Post-session 2012-03-28T10:09:08Z 2012-03-22T08:51:40Z tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1.2577 2012-03-22T08:51:40Z Quite crappy at Regular. Smaller and windy. Empty. Stayed about half an hour.... s-spot s-spot@parapraxis.com Quite crappy at Regular. Smaller and windy. Empty. Stayed about half an hour.

]]> Post-session 2012-03-28T10:07:51Z 2012-03-21T08:43:30Z tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1.2576 2012-03-21T08:43:30Z Quick one at Regular with a friend. Small. Empty.... s-spot s-spot@parapraxis.com Quick one at Regular with a friend. Small. Empty.

]]> Post-session 2012-03-28T10:06:11Z 2012-03-20T07:05:53Z tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1.2575 2012-03-20T07:05:53Z Very fun at Regular. Solo on the inside and snagging non-stop, rippable walls. Moderate trades and mushy. Not crowded.... s-spot s-spot@parapraxis.com Very fun at Regular. Solo on the inside and snagging non-stop, rippable walls. Moderate trades and mushy. Not crowded.

]]> Post-session 2012-03-28T09:59:47Z 2012-03-19T08:56:52Z tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1.2574 2012-03-19T08:56:52Z Regular with a friend. Residual energy. About the same size. Moderate trades. Score crazy-plenty doubles on the inside, as usual. Not crowded and fun. Totally satisfied.... s-spot s-spot@parapraxis.com Regular with a friend. Residual energy. About the same size. Moderate trades. Score crazy-plenty doubles on the inside, as usual. Not crowded and fun. Totally satisfied.

]]> Post-session 2012-03-27T19:19:13Z 2012-03-18T06:18:51Z tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1.2573 2012-03-18T06:18:51Z Regular. Seems like new energy. Decent sets and not crowded. Windy and very doubly on the inside. Just another day.... s-spot s-spot@parapraxis.com Regular. Seems like new energy. Decent sets and not crowded. Windy and very doubly on the inside. Just another day.

]]> Post-session 2012-03-27T19:17:13Z 2012-03-17T07:49:46Z tag:www.parapraxis.com,2012:/extempore//1.2572 2012-03-17T07:49:46Z Regular. Small. Lots of wave action, and I score non-stop on the inside. Satisfied.... s-spot s-spot@parapraxis.com Regular. Small. Lots of wave action, and I score non-stop on the inside. Satisfied.

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