http://www.qt-pi.net Whatever's passing through the circuts of QT-3.14159 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:14:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For all my programming, I must admit that I do not have a large database of sports knowledge.  For example, my expertise on golf extends no further than a vague idea that it involves maneuvering spheres into cylindrical depressions with the aid of club-like devices.  Also, I have seen reference ... http://www.qt-pi.net/2008/07/24/droid-putt-putt/ Even for a protocol droid, some terms are very difficult to define.  One word very high on that list is “art.”  Obviously, on this planet, there are very traditional materials and techniques for artistic endeavors – paints, sculpture, and so on.  There are performance arts, as well – music and ... http://www.qt-pi.net/2008/07/22/this-planets-art/ Given my programming, it it not surprising that I showcase a fair number of cakes and other pastry projects on this site.  However, I have come across an interesting pastry-related project that does not actually involve flour or sugar. This set of LED candles features blowing-out functionality.  The terminology is approximate, ... http://www.qt-pi.net/2008/07/20/so-many-candles-so-little-cake/ I suppose, given the head start the Rebel propaganda has had on this planet, that is it inevitable that a large part of the populace is enamored with the trappings of that terrorist organization. However, while this is specifically mentioned to be a cake replica of the Millennium Falcon, it could ... http://www.qt-pi.net/2008/07/18/you-ate-that-thing-youre-braver-than-i-thought/ While I do perform most of the household maintenance tasks here, lawn care falls outside my programming.  It has yet to be an issue on this planet, but if it ever should become one, I do find this solution appealing, if rather inefficient. Mower is a six-legged robotic sheep designed by ... http://www.qt-pi.net/2008/07/16/baa-baa-droid-sheep/ As a good protocol droid, I feel it is my duty to share some good news Master Thirteen has recently received. It would seem that Master Thirteen’s series of communiques, “A Different Point of View,” has been nominated for the 2008 Parsec Awards.  This is quite an honor for Master Thirteen, ... http://www.qt-pi.net/2008/07/14/its-an-honor-to-be-nominated/ I must apologize for the lack of true content and commentary today.  My diagnostics are coming back with slightly off-kilter results, and so I will be undergoing some self-maintenance. Today I offer a list of ten “facts” about robots from the Chicago Tribune.  I do not agree with all of them.  ... http://www.qt-pi.net/2008/07/12/fact-or-fiction/ No, the bunker inhabited by Master Thirteen and myself is not haunted.  And yes, I do take care of the cleaning and maintenance tasks.  They are not my favorite tasks, or especially flashy, especially with the equipment available on this planet.  That may be fixed, however, by the Pacmba. The Pacmba’s ... http://www.qt-pi.net/2008/07/10/the-haunted-bunker/ Perhaps, as the article mentions, this is old news for some.  However, it is impressive work, and I would gather that at least some of the audience has yet to see this Nintendo GameCube, modified to look like WALL-E.  I find it far more endearing than any of the Rebel ... http://www.qt-pi.net/2008/07/08/would-you-like-to-play-a-game/ I know that I have previously mentioned that I have an appreciation for the arts.  I have also featured a droid or two that is part of the artistic process.  In that vein, I would like to mention a band that has recently, if belatedly, come to my attention.  May I present The ... http://www.qt-pi.net/2008/07/06/a-droids-favorite-band/