What Chapman Computers Think of The Blog

When I went to visit the blog on one of the school computers this is the message I got. Keep in mind this is also a school where 3 landmarks on campus are named after W.

www.stadium110.blogspot.com/ may try to steal your information.

Why were you redirected to this page?

When we visited this site, we found it may be designed to trick you into submitting your financial or personal information to online scammers. This is a serious security threat which could lead to identity theft, financial losses or unauthorized use of your personal information.

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I keep expecting the money shot.

16mm Project

So here is my 16mm project. We were given 100 feet of film (Roughly 2 and a half minutes of footage) and told to shoot a one minute chase scene. I got to add music to this one. As always let me know what you think.

P.S. Stadium 110 shenanigans were my muse.

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Hey Guys,

Just a funny as hell video my friend showed me. This guy is so wasted. He kind of reminds me of BK...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZQsA7G0hvQ

Bears on skates!

The most popular article on the BBC tonight is about a Russian circus trainer who was mauled and killed by a bear that he was training to ice skate (the bear was wearing skates when it mauled him). Here is the last line of the article:

"Bears on ice are common in Russian circuses. Some are equipped with helmets and sticks and trained to play hockey."

This led me to do a google search, which quickly led me to this:



Did you see any ice-skating bears in Russia BK?

They are surprisingly good, although the goalie is a bit lazy.

Frontline: The Warning

If you have time (Tim), I'd recommend watching this week's Frontline.

It traces the story of a confrontation between Alan Greenspan's Laissez-Faire crowd and little-known bureaucrat Brooksley Born over the regulation of the over-the-counter derivatives market. Born essentially warned of the financial meltdown that we've been experiencing ten years before it actually happened. But she was defeated in her attempt to get any regulation (even after a near meltdown) by an economic junta of sorts led by Greenspan (not to mention I'm sure the financial lobby).

The story is pretty interesting but also pertinent to the ongoing debate in congress (though very little in the media these days). I can't claim to understand OTC derivatives at all, but the market apparently continues to be secretive with no government oversight, and a lot of the bad assets that led to the financial crash were derivatives. Greenspan has since admitted that his philosophy had been wrong, and there is a bill working its way through congress, but the financial lobby has been working hard to make it better suit their tastes.

It's pretty crazy that a bunch of companies just pushing around money can bring our entire economy to its knees and put so many people out of work. It's also surprising that after the economic collapse and resulting public anger they are still so reluctant to change. Anyway, I'm glad that Frontline did this piece, because it's pretty clear to both the Wizard and most of the American public that a certain amount of regulation is actually good for the economy. Hopefully our lawmakers are able to stand up to their financers and get something meaningful passed.

What Exactly I'm Up To.

Hey there everyone,

So I have been off the radar for a couple weeks on the blog, so I figured I would write a post. I promise that I am going to post another video soon. The reason it has been so long is one of my hard-drives crashed and I lost my project, and the second reason is I had get my 16mm film project digitized. Anyway, you should see something this week.
Right now I am currently waiting for my over 80 gigs of football footage from the weekend to convert on the computer....super fun. Although what is cool is that all that footage is stored on a small SD card. No more tapes, no more film (A big debate here at school)
My guess is a lot of you are wondering: "Hey, how come you get a masters degree for watching and making movies?" Sometimes I wonder the same thing; but as of late, I can better understand and appreciate the amount of time and craft that goes into making your favorite movies
Over the past couple of months I have learned just how much film and television blends art and craft into one cohesive process. There are so many different factors when shooting a movie both from a technical point of view, as well as an artistic one. What lights to choose, what type of film (super 16, super 35, digital, 1080i 1080p...etc). Who to cast, how they should act, where there eyes are, making sure you are moving the correct direction in the frame..blah blah blah
Anyway things are really busy but really interesting. Like I said earlier I will post a project or two this week.

On a quick side note I played a zombie in one of my friends films. I'll see if I can get the footage to post up here.

Something That I Will Only Think is Funny

I am easily amused.

Thoughts on the Weekend

As always, last weekend went by far too quickly. Of course, being alumni weekend, it went by even faster than usual. But what little time we had was jam packed with tomfoolery, debauchery, half-baked schemes, nostalgia, and just general fun.

At first it was strange walking around Northfield and Carleton but knowing that it was no longer my home. But as the weekend went on the familiar feelings consumed the unfamiliar, and I felt at home once again.

Despite not setting foot in the illustrious confines of Stadium 110, there was a lot to remind me of last year, and the years before it as well.

1. The meet itself. Despite being a year older and considerably more hung-over this year, the meet itself was the same as always, and the atmosphere embodied the spirit of my Carleton swimming memories.
2. The homecoming game. Beating the Oles (and winning in general) was much more reminiscent of last year than any of my other years. The near fourth-quarter meltdown was also mostly reminiscent of last year.
3. Video games. But I can't believe we never even thought about getting a Wii last year.
   
4. Lamenting the loss of the Carleton Penis.
   
5. Upper Dow party. This reminds me much more of my first two years when the swim team got scandalous in Dow. But the cast was nearly the same as last year at Stadium 110 parties.
6. Beating undergrads in Beirut (Thank you to the guy whose jacket I borrowed because I thought it looked lucky. It was lucky.)
7. The Cow, The Reub, Ho Bros, Basil's
8. First Mate Charlie

In response to Mark's post. I'd say that it's not necessarily the values of Stadium 110 that set us apart. It's the way we embrace them and claim self-entitled ownership of them. This may not sound like a good thing. But I honestly mean it in the best possible way.

By the way, this weekend was midway through the 7th lunar phase of The International Year of Stadium 110: The International Celebration.

A Reinforcement of Values

As I sit in the shithole that is Dow House right now after a weekend like this one, I do the only thing an astute Carleton student would do; engage in the practice of insightful reflection.

...Or I'm just putting off the scrubbing of the bloody kitchen floor that desperately needs tending to.

So lets get down to it. For me, this weekend was a reinforcement of the values and principles of Stadium 110.

We had it all. We spent some quality time at west during the swim meet, enjoyed some time at the northfield bars, ate some northfield food, enjoyed time with the coaches, went to the football game, and played some video games.

And then in the evening! Nonberg DJ-ed a bit, Bk had his jacket, we drank out of cups, Scuba girl was there (Toto, I saw her this morning and I think she was trying to avoid eye contact, but I said "Hey!" anyways), some of us went on adventures to Boliou/ Sevy, there was inappropriate dancing on tables, Tim and Ted playing pong together, doing and planning various debaucherous activities.

It almost felt as if it was last year. It actually felt a little weird not waking up in Stadium this morning... Actually it felt a little weird waking up anyways, probably because I slept on the floor and woke up with my winter hat on.

But its not last year. And can never be. In fact, last night was missing some key pieces as well. We dearly missed Elliot's presence and once Toto(tototototototo) left, there was a hole in my heart to be sure. Not to mention, we weren't in Stadium.

But even so, last night was a reinforcement of why I try every god-given day to life my life in a Stadium 110 fashion. I tried to explain Stadium to Kellen and Julia whilst talking to them on the other side of Dow, but they just couldn't get it. In fact, I don't know if many other people "get it."

Now, I am not saying that those who did not live in Laird Stadium cannot subscribe to these principles of drinking, debauchery and fun* and I am not saying that these same values are not embraced by other blocs or communities (such as the past swimmers of Dow House, whom I learned much about from the Dow history lesson given by Julia a mere 10 hours ago).

A fun weekend to be sure, and while it'll just get harder and harder to gather in such as manner, that'll just make it even better when we all do.

I guess I'll put my sharpie and my copy of 10 Things I Hate About You and wait till next year...



*While I agree that these a values which are pretty much embraced by all college students, I would argue that the way we go about doing them is what makes the Stadium 110 Lifestyle different. (Examples: drinking - finishing off a keg on the morning of Spring Concert/Tasting the Rainbow, debauchery - stealing benches from soccer fields, clocks from sayles, moving Nonberg's desk into the bathroom, radio terrorism, and making Anna Gallager think her roommate has gone missing, fun - The crow's nest, blacklights, and drunk dining hall with shades.)