As of late, most people who find this blog via search engine are interested in one of three things: Lego, chess, or bathroom remodeling. (One day perhaps, I shall explore the intersection of those things. Susan will undoubtably object, but I believe there is some weekend’s worth of amusement therein.) Then there’s a small number of searches possibly related to people I’ve annoyed. I’m surprised there aren’t more of those.
Of the remaining search terms, here are some of the more interesting ones lately.
how to work at pixar
Well, the first step is to apply. (Okay, you need to prepare a resume first.) In fact, there are currently two openings in the RenderMan group, i.e. my group, although the positions are in Seattle.
exploding happy faces
That’s disturbing.
whale with fake eyebrows
Less disturbing, perhaps, but also weirder.
how to code enpassant rule in java
Well, here’s how I did it in Chess By Blog. Pawn.isEnPassantCapturable() is true if and only if that pawn has just advanced two squares on its first and only move.
if (m_square.getRank() == enpassantrank) { // from the POV of an attacking pawn = 5th rank
if ((square = m_square.getNeighbor(left)) != null) {
Piece pawn = square.getPiece();
if ((pawn != null) && (pawn == m_board.getLastMovedPiece()) &&
(pawn instanceof Pawn) && ((Pawn) pawn).isEnPassantCapturable()) {
// Make sure our own king isn't in check by this move
// ...
// append to list of valid moves
}
}
// likewise for right square
}
family tree of agamemnon
wikipedia to the rescue: Image:GenealogyAgamenon.jpg
The people in this tree are all associated with the greatest stories of Greek mythology: Tantalus’ crime against the gods (plus his unique punishment in Hades); the rivalry between Atreus and Thyestes, which is where the soap opera really begins; the Trojan War; the murder of Agamemnon by his wife; the vengeance of that murder by Orestes; the chasing of Orestes by the Furies. I could go on and on. Anyways, Edith Hamilton’s Mythology is a good place to start.
why canucks suck
Utter lack of offense, for one. They scored the fourth fewest goals in the Western Conference this year. That’s not the only reason though, since they scored more goals than Anaheim and the Ducks made the playoffs with room to spare.
san jose sharks suck
Not as much as the Canucks. The Sharks won all four matchups against Vancouver this year, and scored twice as many goals (or more) while doing it.
disney movie kid turns into cat
Don’t know about Disney movies, but Abandoned, by Paul Gallico is a very charming book along those lines.
Are parents tending to buy premade meals
Certainly. Evidence: presumably there is a market for Bagel-Fuls, introduced by Kraft Foods in April. Utterly ridiculous. You still have to put this in a toaster, so the convenience amounts to not having to spread cream cheese on a warm bagel, which literally takes seconds. Is unwrapping the foil from a block of Philly really that stressful? There is the off chance of getting cheese on your hands, or heck, under your nails - but this is what soap is for. Sheesh.
prius toxic fumes
I’m in my car for about seven hours a week, so I certainly hope not.
how many calculations in the movie cars
Billions. Trillions. Quadrillions. A lot.
I have failed green card blood test
Given that the green card blood tests are for STDs, tuberculosis, and other rather serious transmittable diseases, not getting that green card just might be the least of your concerns, buddy.
i hit a jogger
I hope you stayed and rendered assistance instead of being a hit and run bastard.
graham fisher hacking school computers
Sorry Graham, should have studied for that math test. Trying to get your report card changed after the fact is only asking for trouble. Trust me, I know.
SHAMBLING MOUND IMAGES
Step 1: mow lawn. (Preferably, your neighbor’s lawn which hasn’t been maintained in months.) Step 2: pile grass clippings in center of lawn. Step 3: take pictures.
adult superstore franchise
This is what happens when you blog about late night TV.
he-who-shall-not-be-Googled
And yet somehow, he got Googled 
vanderzalm conflict of interest memorandum
vanderzalm lillian headband
See, I’m not the only one who vividly remembers the terrible succession of British Columbian premiers during the 1990s.
foreskin restoration emeryville
What the.. does that word even appear in my blog? Oh crap, yes it does. And now, twice.
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May 17th, 2008 at 6:42 am
i found your site by memorizing it… what does that fall in ?