Mikkel's New Writeups

DC++ (thing)

2002-07-03T23:13:59Z

Direct Connect ++

http://dcplusplus.sourceforge.net/

An open source client for Direct Connect p2p networks coded in C++. Currently only available for Windows.

A better alternative to NMDC (NeoModus Direct Connect), the normal client for Direct Connect because:

Open Source: NeoModus is bought out/sued/attacked by winged monkeys. DC++ users continue to share. The RIAA brings down SourceForge. Development on DC++ continues.
Not Visual Basic: See elsewhere
Multiple Hub Connections: Download from this hub, and that hub, at the same time! THE fundamental flaw in NMDC addresssed! (This will be discussed further)
No ads!: I think this is self explainatory.
IRC like commands, Search Spy, Favourites, Disclude hidden files from share, Minimize to tray, Auto-Connect, Away Message....

The problem with DC++'s…

Auckland War Memorial Museum (place)

2001-12-30T10:42:48Z

(Te Papa Whakahiku)

The Museum was founded 1852 as Auckland Museum, in a two room cottage on Grafton Road. It moved the Provincial Council building in 1867, and the Post Office building in 1870. Custom-built premises were constructed in Princes Street in 1876.

After the First World War, funds were collected from the public for a new building, and the Museum was reopened as the Auckland War Memorial Museum at its present site on the Auckland Domain in 28th November 1929, as a mark of respect to the many New Zealanders who died in World War One. The classical Greek style of the architecture (based on the Pantheon) is representative of the valour of New Zealand soldiers, and the classical tragedy of such battles as Gallipoli. The Cenotaph in front of the Museum is based on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Whitehall, London, but as the architects could not afford to purchase the blueprints for that structure, they drew up…

point (thing)

2001-12-26T04:41:49Z

A point (unit pt) is used for measuring text size on paper and on screen. On paper, a point is about 0.35mm, and on screen a pt is equal to 1.3333333... pixels¹. 12 points equal 1 pica.

The point was adopted as a standard measure in typography in America in 1878, and in England in 1898. Prior to this each foundry had adopted their own system of measure. In Europe however, the point was set at .376mm. To minimise confusion, this is refered to as the Didot point.

http://www.dtp-aus.com/typo/pointsys.shtml was very helpful
As was http://style.cleverchimp.com/
1. At 96dpi (Windows Standard). On Macs a pixel is equal to a point. I'm sure there's others too.

stubbies (thing)

2001-12-06T01:44:20Z

Disturbingly short shorts worn usually by rugby players and other athletic males.

Warning: Wearing stubbies is a sure way to be disowned by your male friends.

Yatta! (thing)

2001-12-05T00:06:43Z

Japanese short form for 'yarimashita' meaning "did it".
When used as an exclamation 'Yatta!' it has the meaning of "I did it!"

There's also a merry ditty by Japanese comedy group Happa-tai (Leaf-team) with this name. A video of a performance of this has been making its way around the internet. It seems to be popular as it depicts the performers prancing around in small white shorts with pictures of fig leaves on the front, reaffirming the popular view that the Japanese are truly mad.

To find: Do a google search for "yattapv.asf".

PS: There is a flash movie floating around based on the video. It lives on E2 here.

There's also a West Bank town with this name, but that's another node

The Naked Politician (person)

2001-10-27T23:50:28Z

Merkuns note: all places are in New Zealand

Paula Gillon ran for election recently to the North Shore City Council for Harbour Ward, and the Birkenhead Community Board, under the slogan "The Naked Politician". Her promotional billboard featured the 18 year old daughter of former Alliance politician Mark Gillon on a bed in lingerie, with the words "Honest, Reliable, Caring, Trustworthy" alongside, as well as the aforementioned slogan.

(Currently, the billboard can be seen at http://www.paulagillon.co.nz)

This attracted criticism from Council members, saying it cheapened the election. However, in the election, Paula gained 4172 votes, enough to be elected to the council, the youngest councillor in New Zealand's history. She failed to be elected to the community board with 3135 votes.

Her policies were:

Say 'No' to Unnecessary Consultants

Consultants fees are high and we are the

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