zweitracht's New Writeupshttp://everything2.com/?node=New%20Writeups%20Atom%20Feed&foruser=zweitracht2002-01-24T19:23:55ZWMHD (thing)http://everything2.com/user/zweitracht/writeups/WMHDzweitrachthttp://everything2.com/user/zweitracht2002-01-24T19:23:55Z2002-01-24T19:23:55ZAlso known as the "300 Watt <a href="/title/Blowtorch">Blowtorch</a>" due to its finesse (minimal power output), WMHD is said to stand for "magneto <a href="/title/hydrodynamic">hydrodynamic</a>". As far as I know, nearby Scum Pond is not a tapped source of energy, but I wouldn't put it past the
wacky engineers at <a href="/title/Rose-Hulman">RHIT</a>.<p>
WMHD, at least in 1993, lived in the basement of BSB dorm. The station manager insisted that the transmitter output was never supposed to be raised above 50%, supposedly because the equipment would burn out if we were to be so reckless in our power consumption. I'm happy to report that we cranked it up to 99% every Monday night with no consequences except for intefering with the phones directly under the broadcast antenna.<p>
When fully cranked, we could receive WMHD clearly into Brazil, Indiana and over at St Mary's. Of course, who would want to reach those scary Woodsies?<p>
WMHD also features a mixing studio, and a couple of really big amplifiers for parties. It's best two uses, besides being an excuse to skip<!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p>…holy war (idea)http://everything2.com/user/zweitracht/writeups/holy+warzweitrachthttp://everything2.com/user/zweitracht2001-11-07T16:25:20Z2001-11-07T16:25:20ZAs residents of <a href="/title/Colorado+Springs%252C+CO">Colorado Springs</a> are aware
(and as was brought to more public attention by <a href="/title/Ira+Glass">Ira Glass</a>
of <a href="/title/NPR">NPR</a> fame), the New Life Church has instituted a "tactical
prayer assault" in Colorado Springs. No, this isn't a joke. This has been
going on since the 1980's. Somewhere, in a shining holy
<a href="/title/war+room">war room</a> the <a href="/title/devotee">devotees</a>
of the New Life Church have a huge map of the city, carefully divided into
sectors. To each sector is assigned church member(s) who systematically
pray in front of every building in their sector on a regular basis.
Effectively, the whole town is under a constant prayer assault more insidious
than a World War I <a href="/title/blitzkrieg">blitzkrieg</a>.<p>
This appears <a href="/title/mostly+harmless">mostly harmless</a> at first glance.
Occassionally my <a href="/title/Akita">Akita</a> <a href="/title/spaz">spazzes</a> if someone spends
too long in front of the house. As my roommate pointed out, however, that if
<a href="/title/Prayer+Changes+Things">prayer really causes change</a>, this
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Let me say it again, "I hate Christmas."</p>
<p>Idiots poorly feigning cheeriness, bright flashing lights whenever I go skulking around in the dark, and those <b>incessant Christmas carols</b>! I can barely stand to sit through lunch in a restaurant in the months of November and December because a <b>conspiracy</b> of <b>amazingly sadistic</b> and conspicuously absent restaurant managers think that every last one of their <a href="/title/disgruntled"><b>disgruntled</b> employees</a> and shopping-crazed customers needs to be subjected to an endless <a href="/title/Chinese+water+torture">Chinese water torture</a> of so-called "Christmas Music".</p>
<p>Outside of full-fledged <a href="/title/arson">arson</a>, I've found only one <a href="/title/talisman">talisman</a> against this constant onslaught of Velveeta JuJu -- <i>Cthulhu Carols</i>. Take them with you. Grin toothily and think of the <a href="/title/Antarctica"><b>really chilly</b> origins</a> of religion on our planet.</p>
<p>What follows here is just a meager, human-sized sampling. If you're looking for a full cornucopia of evil mirth, you<!-- close unclosed tag --></p>…cody (person)http://everything2.com/user/zweitracht/writeups/codyzweitrachthttp://everything2.com/user/zweitracht2000-12-19T01:35:36Z2000-12-19T01:35:36ZOn the <a href="/title/Sifl+and+Olly">Sifl and Olly</a> show, Cody is the most recurring of bad influences
on innocent little <a href="/title/Chester">Chester</a>. Your prototypical partymeister, Cody's
life seems to revolve around hookers and drugs.
Though we rarely see him outside of "Calls from the Public" sequences,
the daily characters of the series openly discuss their exploits with him.
<p>
Olly: Are you still customizing that van?<br>
<i>Chester: Yeah, yeah. It's pretty cool.</i><br>
Olly: What did you put in it?<br>
<i>Chester: We uh ... it's Cody's van. He's cool. We put a bunch of little movie projectors, like some big leather seats, and some bullwhips.</i><br>
Olly: For what? Why?<br>
<i>Chester: He says it's good for the hookers. They like that.</i><br>
Olly: Hookers?!<br>
<i>Chester: Yeah, you know, the pretty girls with the sparkly clothes?</i><br>
Olly: You shouldn't be hanging out with Cody, man. I don't think he's good news.<br>
<i>Chester: He's cool. He's a really cool guy. He plays pool.</i><br>
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four people and two <a href="/title/frisbee">discs</a>. Picture a game of doubles <a href="/title/tennis">tennis</a> where the net is replaced
with a 17 meter expanse of space between the two halves
of the court, and two discs are served instead of one tennis ball. That's a decent approximation.
<p>
The game sounds a little whacky at first, but after
a game or two it can become very addictive. Good
partner communication and an eye for trick throws go far.
<p>It's fun to alternately throw discs towards opposite sides of the court
and watch people run themselves ragged chasing them.
Also fun is to throw a very high, long arc towards
someone's head. When the disc they threw comes to you,
immediately slam it at their ankles. Jump or duck? Jump
or duck? (THWACK!)
<p>
Each team of two lives in their own court, 13 meters on
a side. Like <a href="/title/volleyball">volleyball</a>, the game is played to 15 with a required lead of 2 points to win.
<p>
Players on a team take turns serving. On a serve,<!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p><!-- close unclosed tag --></p>…The Undead (person)http://everything2.com/user/zweitracht/writeups/The+Undeadzweitrachthttp://everything2.com/user/zweitracht2000-12-18T03:47:34Z2000-12-18T03:47:34ZThe <a href="/title/Undead">Undead</a>, a <a href="/title/New+York+City">New York City</a> <a href="/title/punk">punk</a> band, initially formed
around 1980 under the leadership of Bobby Steele. For
those who don't recognize the name, Bobby is a former
guitarist for <a href="/title/The+Misfits">The Misfits</a>. A traditional three-piece
band (drums, guitar, <a href="/title/bass">bass</a>), The Undead have gone through
over two dozen members, with their founding father as the only constant.
<p>
The music of the Undead follows the tried-and-true Punk
recipe:<p>
<tt><i>
Pour two cups of dark, liquid social <a href="/title/angst">angst rock</a> over
a bitter flour of rage and righteousness. Shape this
dough into little cookies that resemble <a href="/title/Nazi">Nazi</a> <a href="/title/police+state">police</a>men,smug <a href="/title/How+To+Be+A+Good+Drone">middle-class drones</a>, and <a href="/title/The+%252AREAL%252A+Illuminati">those faceless bastards</a>
that support the status quo. Sprinkle liberally with sex,
drugs, broken relationships, and vinegar. Let sit until
violent foaming begins. Knead thoroughly with pounding
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