Melissa found the instructions on how to make the handicapped accessible rockband pedal. Though what the instructions didn’t tell you was that ONLY ONE WIRE IS CONNECTED TO ONE END AND THE OTHER ONE IS THE GROUND! Connecting both Red and White wires will not work. Connect either the red or white wire and then on the other side the ground wire. For the full instructions, check out the site here. Also check out the crappy cell phone video after the break.

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When we start season two, it will be more epic. Bigger stunts, bigger skits and better effects. Hopefully once we finish season one and get the DVD out we can start doing bigger things. I plan on having the DVD out by August and starting the filming of season two by December.

So for the next couple weeks, ill be putting up little updates here and there until im fully back. And about that one little episode, ill post it up soon. I PROMISE!

Just as soon as the temporary Version 1 was out, i just finished version 2. The new version has many enhancments with some still underway. The new layout also works best in either FireFox or Safari and has many errors in any version of Internet Explrorer. (IE sucks period)

One thing that is new is the indieCore tv. Where you can stream music videos. Cool Huh? :p

Anyway go check it out: http://indiecore.net

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indieCore radio had its first successful broadcast lastnight. We had over 100 listeners and somewhat good DJn. (richie was bugging me for a bit) Look for another LIVE broadcast on Thursday at 7PM central time. If you have any requests, currently you can shoot me an email at the contact page over on indieCore.net

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The Planet’s (the worlds leading hosting provider) H1 Datacenter had an explosion. Yep, one of the transformers exploded and took out 3 surrounding walls. Over 9,000 servers in the facility has been affected and The Planet is still trying to figure out how to get them all back online as soon as possible.

Here is the latest post from their long update thread:

“As previously committed, I would like to provide an update on where we stand following yesterday’s explosion in our H1 data center. First, I would like to extend my sincere thanks for your patience during the past 28 hours. We are acutely aware that uptime is critical to your business, and you have my personal commitment that The Planet team will continue to work around the clock to restore your service.

To centralize communication for easy access, you can check http://service-update.theplanet.com/ for additional updates.”

You can read the whole story and the updates that follow here: http://forums.theplanet.com/index.php?showtopic=90185&st=0

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We leave for WI on the 7th and will be returning (i’m thinking) around the 28th. Then 2 days later i will be heading up to Michigan for the whole month of July. (see where i get the on tour thing?) So this summer is starting to look like a good time (WITH WORK!) So if you live in WI or MI and want to hang or even be in a future episode of BNStv, then shoot me an email!

P.S. The Disney World episode is coming along nicely. And were also working on another where Steven Pace, Brad Gomez and Matthew Ruffino (me) hang out in Nashville, TN at the Maxell House Hotel. (should be interesting)

If you remember when i first posted about CCHS, you’ll recall i really liked it. Well after this year is done, i can tell you that the school can go to hell and most of the teachers in it. Now their are a few exceptions to teachers i like. (Acree and the Jones) But some are just smart ass pricks who deserve to get fired and exposed for their lack of knowledge and understanding.

All i know is that this summer i will live free and let the stress of this Junior year pass.

For some reason it seems that history likes to repeat itself. During the summer i will be touring for BNStv and will be able to do some live broadcasts. But with that said, i have decided to change a few things. BNSradio will no longer be the station itself, but the subsidiary company behind the new IndieCore radio which will take its place. IndieCore will play just about the same genre of music BNS did.

Why the change? Really only one reason… More Stations. As i said in an earlier post, [BOY NAMED SALLY] is becoming a brand. So with that, lets start new things. BNSradio will hopefully be the brains behind many new stations of different genres of music. Interesting concept huh? Not really, they already due this with broadcast radio, so i’m going to give it a shot with internet radio. So anybody wanting to DJ there own station, use the contact page and tell me what you think.

Until then, you should go check out the offline beta over at BNSradio.com

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It’s a little past midnight here while i’m writing this, and i’m trying to get that i just beat the new Grand Theft Auto. I have waited a long time since i beat San Andreas for a new epic adventure in the GTAverse and IV was an interesting ride. The ending i took was what probably the ending most everyone took. A sad but interesting twist.

Living the life as Niko Bellic is something not to just take for grantent. While i was playing the story, some missions i really felt for Niko. (the missions towards the end with Darko and Dimitri were the best examples) Video game stories usually don’t draw me in and i’m stuck with an epic fail. Not so much with IV. Sure sometimes missions were repetitive, but its what the ultimate goal was in the end to see what is was.

1. Graphics

The graphics in GTAIV of course are amazing. Lighting effects, textures, physics. The game is really in tune with what you would expect a real world to include. One of the most noticeable is the car physics. Instead of pre-fabricated models, your car will dynamically damage to whatever you throw at it. The city itself is not what i expected when i was dreaming of what GTAIV would look like, but what has arrived is much better. Sure there is the standard low texture side stores and buildings, but overall the game is beautiful.

2. Sound

The audio in GTAIV is something that can really draw you into the game. If your hooked up to a 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound system, the game shines. The sound effects, the music and the dialog are the best of the series and really draws you into the game. Even just walking around liberty city listening to the thriving metropolis can really make you think your walking in a real city.

3. Story

The story in GTAIV has definitely done some maturing from previous GTA titles. Your Niko Bellic, your cousin Roman has invited you to live with him in Liberty City with promises of money, fast cars and beautiful women. When you arrive you have nothing and have to work your way up. (that may be familiar from other GTA games) What GTAIV does differently is it makes you feel like your actually Niko by giving you some tough decisions that can affect gameplay later on in the game.

4. Gameplay

Controlling the game is much different now then ever. Something new to the series is the cover system. Think of COD4 and GOW mixed. Driving is also much more real feeling. You can no longer drive as fast as you want and then hit the e-brake to turn. You actually have to have skills now. Learning the controls can be challenging even for vets of the series due to the new physics engine, but for seasoned players just about 5 minutes in the game is enough to get back to your roots.

4. Rating

All in all, GTAIV has been everything i wanted and more. Sure there are some imperfections and some features that aren’t in the new game that i miss from the old games. (like car customization in San Andreas)

I give Grand Theft Auto IV  a 5 out of 5 with a BUY rating.

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Click the link to listen! Episode 4: “No More Special Guests”

Now i need to back catalog and add thumbnails for all the old posts… :/

http://emoruffino.com/random/rap2.mp3

Your Now Mine by EMOruffino is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.
Based on a work at emoruffino.com.

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UPDATE: I’m getting close to finishing. As you can see. I still have a few plugins to bring back and to hide some other stuff. But im getting close!

UPDATE2: As soon as i get word from Jay, ill be able to fix the bugs. So until then try to enjoy the new theme.. :p

Yes that’s right… Strong Bad is getting his very own video game that will release only on the Wii and PC. Don’t know what the hell the game is going to be about? Check out some of the faqs from the site.

SBCG4AP is a new episodic game series starring Strong Bad and the rest of the crew from the Homestarrunner.com cartoons. The games are being developed by Telltale Games, the same company who has been tirelessly turning out Sam & Max episodes since 2006.

Homestarrunner.com is a cartoon created by Mike and Matt Chapman in 1999, and Strong Bad is the series’ most popular character. He’s an awesome guy who enjoys answering emails from random fans, beating up his younger brother, and messing with people. It’s kind of hard to explain. Just visit homestarrunner.com and see for yourself.

(Oh, also Strong Bad was voted Sexiest Man Alive by Salon.com. Which is a little weird, since he’s a cartoon character who goes around wearing a lucha libre mask and no shirt, but we try not to be judgmental.)

Attractive people.

These are story games, with weird plots and tons of dialogue conceived through a mind-meld between the guys who make the Homestarrunner.com cartoons and the team who brought you Sam & Max Seasons One and Two. In each SBCG4AP episode, you take control of Strong Bad and interact with other characters in beloved locations such as Strong Bad’s basement, Bub’s Concession Stand, and The Stick. Besides talking to other characters and messing with their minds, you’ll also get to dress up in funny costumes, check email on Strong Bad’s trusty Lappy 486, and play arcade-style mini games such as the timeless Snake Boxer 5.

For more Questions and answers, head on over to the Strong Bad game site here.

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