Today I woke up. I went to the fridge, but it was empty. I checked the drawer with the sweets, but there were none,... okay... I jumped to the bowl with the fruits only to stop mid-air with open mouth and popped out eyes. I looked for some frozen-ready-to-be-heated food, but gave up. In the whole house there was not even a single piece of food!
"Okay", I thought streching the "ay" in an annoyed way. I grabed some trousers, socks a pullover, slipped into my shoes and crossed the street to reach the bakery, "cling-clang" and I went in. There were about three people all covered with heavy clothing because it was freezing cold. The woman first in the line said that she wanted bread and rolls, but the reply was that they had nothing. The woman left the store crying. I wondered and shivered: "Get on!" I thought. Same game with the next one. Obviously the bakery was sold out already. How can anyone eat that much? Seriously! So... "okay" stretching it even more, I went to the supermarket which was "CLOSED". What??? It's Monday, I am hungry and there is no place to eat. I am jumping into my car heading for McD. It's crowded with cars and people, it looks like an organized chaos. I began to realize that I am hungry, my flat is cold there is no food and no way that I could get some. I began to realize that I might end up hungry all day and soon I felt the first signs of a certain fear which I would have never thought it really exists. Then I woke up.
Of course the above is totally fictional for me. I live in a world where there is so much food, I'd never have to starve. In my world there exist other fears.
For example I suffer from Arachnophobia. I am very afraid of vaccinations and am always close to faint. Last time I was having a vaccination, all those mothers brought their babies as well and they cried loud and painfully. Guess how I felt!
Anyway Project Dreamland Inc., has made first progress on a Negative Fear Suppression Device, we'd continue putting money into this hole and making false promises. Fear will soon be the #1 illness that this world suffers from and we sure want to dig a mine into that. Fear not, we are teh fear killers (it works faster if you believe in it)!
Monday, October 25, 2004
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Dreamland song analyst
Whoever hastried himself onwriting asong? Inever imaginedhow todo this,but Ihave gottencurious lately. Whatis itthat wecould writeabout ina song? Aboutlove? Abouthappiness? Afunny storyperhaps, somethingthat hashappened tous already.
Solet' sstart byanalizing somesong. Let's takeLimp BizkitBehind BlueEyes:
It starts with a nice guitar rythm when the vocal finally tells us:
From this first line we can already see that the author is grossly exaggerating or unbelievable lonely and because we do want to listen further and becaue of the nice guitar rythm let's assume he is incredibly lonely, knows no one else and thus is permitted to make such statements. His blue eyes - if they can be called his - also seem to suggest that he is innocent and new. On it goes:
Nothing really knew. The author still assumes he is the only person in the world, hatred is obviously only known to him (or not even that). Somebody is probably also telling lies... Who could that be?
We could start a vague interpretation now, about him being in the place of an unwanted baby. The first line already mentioned that he is the bad and the sad guy, yet innocent, if we interpret the blue eyes that way. Probably indoctrinated by an outside world sworn against him. Let's see how it goes on:
Interesting! He has dreams that seem to be more than his own ethnic and moral principles dictate him. Moral principles that we can assume were forced upon him. It seems he wants to be someone else. He has much time, but is lonely and loving is a big problem for him. Another sign that he might have been turned down in his early years. Next line:
The problem with his love seems to be quite troublesome. He is grieving and anger is deep inside him. A figure is somewhere out there, that is the cause of his situation. With "these feelings" he most probably refers to being hated, feeling sad and bad from above. He talks himself into a situation where he is forced to have some kind of tunnel vision and project his failure on "you".
The rest of the song takes on a similar style. He calls out that there cannot be anybody who'd understand him, because obviously he was innocent with his blue eyes and the world was so mad about him. We don't know if he was really the innocent baby that he claims to be and can only guess. So you'd either believe him and be mad as well, but beware even if you try, he'll give you a hard time understanding him, or you don't believe him and play into the bad world and strength his feelings. What would a Jedi do?
-- Dreamland Song Analyser v0.72 beta --
Solet' sstart byanalizing somesong. Let's takeLimp BizkitBehind BlueEyes:
It starts with a nice guitar rythm when the vocal finally tells us:
"No one knows what it's like / to be the bad man / to be the sad man / behind blue eyes"
From this first line we can already see that the author is grossly exaggerating or unbelievable lonely and because we do want to listen further and becaue of the nice guitar rythm let's assume he is incredibly lonely, knows no one else and thus is permitted to make such statements. His blue eyes - if they can be called his - also seem to suggest that he is innocent and new. On it goes:
"No one knows what it's like / to be hated / to be fated / to telling only lies"
Nothing really knew. The author still assumes he is the only person in the world, hatred is obviously only known to him (or not even that). Somebody is probably also telling lies... Who could that be?
We could start a vague interpretation now, about him being in the place of an unwanted baby. The first line already mentioned that he is the bad and the sad guy, yet innocent, if we interpret the blue eyes that way. Probably indoctrinated by an outside world sworn against him. Let's see how it goes on:
"But my dreams they aren't as empty / as my conscience seems to be / I have hours / only lonely / my love is vengeance / that's never free"
Interesting! He has dreams that seem to be more than his own ethnic and moral principles dictate him. Moral principles that we can assume were forced upon him. It seems he wants to be someone else. He has much time, but is lonely and loving is a big problem for him. Another sign that he might have been turned down in his early years. Next line:
"No one knows what its like / to feel these feelings / like i do / and i blame you!
The problem with his love seems to be quite troublesome. He is grieving and anger is deep inside him. A figure is somewhere out there, that is the cause of his situation. With "these feelings" he most probably refers to being hated, feeling sad and bad from above. He talks himself into a situation where he is forced to have some kind of tunnel vision and project his failure on "you".
"No one bites back as hard / on their anger / none of my pain and woe can show through"As we have pictured in the last line already, he is giving more and more into his situation, neglecting and ignoring possible help and other solutions. The mad baby is born! Slowly we get a feeling why the world calls him bad and hates him.
The rest of the song takes on a similar style. He calls out that there cannot be anybody who'd understand him, because obviously he was innocent with his blue eyes and the world was so mad about him. We don't know if he was really the innocent baby that he claims to be and can only guess. So you'd either believe him and be mad as well, but beware even if you try, he'll give you a hard time understanding him, or you don't believe him and play into the bad world and strength his feelings. What would a Jedi do?
-- Dreamland Song Analyser v0.72 beta --
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Dreamland underground
The point in history has arrived where Project Dreamland Inc. has faced and faces numerous threats. There were many discussions on what to do. We had 3 round tables with the leading figures of all departments. One even included dressing up like Knights and replaying the tale of King Arthur - no we didn't find the holy grail. There were about 20 meetings among key account assistant managers and a rough hundred sit ins with the engineers from the supercomputer department where we taught them to cook. They even did their job pretty well. Anyway:
This all led to an unsatisfying situation where a.) was neglected and c.) enforced, next to g.) but not d.), e.) or f.).
It would not be much of a hassle to find c.), r.), e.), a.), t.), i.), v.), i.), t.), y.) has been completely vanished and the resulting state k.) is not a desirable one. Therefore action l.) has been introduced and will hopefully bring m.), o.), t.), i.), v.), a.), t.), i.), o.), n.) back.
Next summer Project Dreamland Inc. is probably moving to Spain. Let's hope that the necessary documents will be permitted.
"Plentiful are the risks that threaten our technology dependent institutions."There is a.) the whole scientific community that wants document after document and project after project, b.) the mathematical department with its regular exercises and c.) the precious spare time that is being wasted with computer games. Not to forget d.), e.) and f.) to spend time with friends, hang out or love your loved one (if you have a loved one to love). And if you are somewhat hooked to the internet as I am then there are also g.) forums to visit, read and post.
This all led to an unsatisfying situation where a.) was neglected and c.) enforced, next to g.) but not d.), e.) or f.).
It would not be much of a hassle to find c.), r.), e.), a.), t.), i.), v.), i.), t.), y.) has been completely vanished and the resulting state k.) is not a desirable one. Therefore action l.) has been introduced and will hopefully bring m.), o.), t.), i.), v.), a.), t.), i.), o.), n.) back.
Next summer Project Dreamland Inc. is probably moving to Spain. Let's hope that the necessary documents will be permitted.
Sunday, July 25, 2004
Dreamland Alternative Life
Probably everyone of us has asked what it's like to be living outside the system. Numerous of our activity reports recently focused on the choice to live a life off the grid. We examined various technologies in the field of Greenhome Building as well as gathering on what knowledge is needed to survive in wild nature.
Another group examined what was holding people back and asking about fears, dreams and hopes of people who made it and succeeded and those who failed (as long as they survived). The results have yet to be analyzed more closely and I may not present anything right now. Let's just say that some of us will always stay pioneers and adventurers and for the expansion of the human mankind further into space, we'll have to rely on these kind of people.
Another group examined what was holding people back and asking about fears, dreams and hopes of people who made it and succeeded and those who failed (as long as they survived). The results have yet to be analyzed more closely and I may not present anything right now. Let's just say that some of us will always stay pioneers and adventurers and for the expansion of the human mankind further into space, we'll have to rely on these kind of people.
Saturday, July 24, 2004
Dreamland Medicine
"I warn ya. I dare ya! Take these pills or I am going to call Dr. Wonderlove!" We probably all know that from our childhood when Dr. Wonderlove, the infamous "medician", toured on his visit through television. "Doc....! Doctor! I had 2 heart attacks last week, another one and I'll die.... pleeaase help me doctor!" And within minutes Dr. Wonderlove turned this crippled old fart into a healthy old fart.
Head of Project Dreamland Inc., Mr. Donnie D., stepped down from the speakers platform, looked into the disbelieving and astonished eyes and was pleased that he had again made an excellent and motivating speech.
"The power that love has given me, I shall use to aid and help"It is only about time that we at Project Dreamland Inc. look into Dr. Wonderlove's wonderful medical services, recreate them and continue in his tradition to aid and help all human beings. Within a decade we should have the tools available and the technology at hand to give an ill-free and full-powered life to all of humanity.
Head of Project Dreamland Inc., Mr. Donnie D., stepped down from the speakers platform, looked into the disbelieving and astonished eyes and was pleased that he had again made an excellent and motivating speech.
"The power of love shall guide us in our research"Applause.
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Dreamland Noise Suppression
We all know the situation: You're lying at some quiet place when all of a sudden... Exactly! "All of a sudden" and "quiet" rarely go hand in hand and most of the time you'd live well without the sudden suddenness that is introduced... well.
To counter this situation Project Dreamland Inc. has developed several solutions. The first involves a lot of noise for itself and a heavy machine gun. We found this "solution" to be very impractical and with considerable bad side effects. The second solution mentioned in the activity report assembles around powerful headphones and a good batch of mp3 encoded music. Not really great either when you wanted to enjoy quietness in the first place.
Building a sonic proof environment is just mentioned on a side note, because clearly it is not only impractical to carry around the components, but also the construction process would surely generate a lot of noise and even with our newly developed noiseless tools the time to build it must also be taken into consideration.
Project Dreamland Inc. has found a satisfying solution. We have invented a force-shield generator that is small enough to fit into your pocket. It will analyze incoming sonic waves for artificiality and only let natural and enjoying sounds through. And you can even cut that out.
Our music department is delighted and will continue to research how these sound waves can be used to create instant-music. We are all looking forward to their results, but until we haven't developed more powerful batteries, we'll still have to bear the noise when all of a sudden...
To counter this situation Project Dreamland Inc. has developed several solutions. The first involves a lot of noise for itself and a heavy machine gun. We found this "solution" to be very impractical and with considerable bad side effects. The second solution mentioned in the activity report assembles around powerful headphones and a good batch of mp3 encoded music. Not really great either when you wanted to enjoy quietness in the first place.
Building a sonic proof environment is just mentioned on a side note, because clearly it is not only impractical to carry around the components, but also the construction process would surely generate a lot of noise and even with our newly developed noiseless tools the time to build it must also be taken into consideration.
Project Dreamland Inc. has found a satisfying solution. We have invented a force-shield generator that is small enough to fit into your pocket. It will analyze incoming sonic waves for artificiality and only let natural and enjoying sounds through. And you can even cut that out.
Our music department is delighted and will continue to research how these sound waves can be used to create instant-music. We are all looking forward to their results, but until we haven't developed more powerful batteries, we'll still have to bear the noise when all of a sudden...
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Dreamland Alcohol
A new kind of liquor..... a new kind of kind of liquor, something the whole world has been waiting upon. This new kind of a kind of a new kind of liquor, which basically is the same as alcohol, but liquor... alcohol.... well, its a new kind and well.... what can I say.. well.... alco.. err liqu...errr beer! NO! Wait. ...... Yes, no, its not beer, definately not. It's something new, somehow something completely new, a completely totally new kind of alcoholic beverage and it's bad, it's mad. It kills you off faster than you can call medic. It's new... yes it's different and yet..... alcohol still, somehow. I don't know what I am talking about.
Monday, July 05, 2004
Dreamland Red Points
The point was probably one of the most revolutionary concepts that ever have been invented. Points are of use in numerous daily and special situations. One can have a point in a discussion, another one can distribute points among his students or competence to form a ranking and on very special occasions points are used to form the ending of a very long sentence.
Points can mark interesting places on a map and if something is not clear, you may always point it out. Sometimes it depends on your point of view, but almost always you will have to take point for yourself if something does not seem right.
We at Project Dreamland Inc. have taken the point concept one step further. In one of the recently published activity reports the colored point and more specifically, the Red Point is mentioned. Red Points can be of use in everyday life to mark places of danger or during a non-emotional telepathy conversation to function as emoticons. Sometimes, and this was the primary motive during development, they describe those little things that may appear on your body every now and then. Now, finally they have a name: Red Points.
Points can mark interesting places on a map and if something is not clear, you may always point it out. Sometimes it depends on your point of view, but almost always you will have to take point for yourself if something does not seem right.
We at Project Dreamland Inc. have taken the point concept one step further. In one of the recently published activity reports the colored point and more specifically, the Red Point is mentioned. Red Points can be of use in everyday life to mark places of danger or during a non-emotional telepathy conversation to function as emoticons. Sometimes, and this was the primary motive during development, they describe those little things that may appear on your body every now and then. Now, finally they have a name: Red Points.
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Dreamland Sunshine
At last! Summer seems to have finally arrived. We here at Project Dreamland Inc., take our break outdoors enjoying the warm, UV-filtered sun rays touching our bodies and painting them in every color due to the use of our own Spare Time Division's latest engineering sample of "Suntan Color". It seems funny at first and is truly a wonderful new addition to the line of our upcoming products. People will not only run around with a tan, but with every color they want. Paint your body blue, red, yellow, green, what you want and mix them forming great patterns or art. The effect will last approximately one summer, so you'll get a new look every year - hooray!
Monday, June 28, 2004
Dreamland Datacables
The standardization and normalization process that is about to finish in the Project Dreamland Inc. Headquarters has emerged a new type of cable: The UDC - Universal Data Cable. The great thing about the UDC is, that it works with every known device. It has auto wirecount adaption features and pin recognition. You just hold it opposite to the connector for several seconds and it will morph to fit in. The in-wire-neural net will recognize what every pin is for and autoconfigure the cable. Cable length is variable to some extent. Production and shipping dates are yet unknown as more development is still put in, reducing the negative side effects such as random-beam-upon-touching. Our engineers have reported in from all over the world already. If you see someone claiming to be from Project Dreamland Inc. please tell him to stay calm, we are on the way.
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Dreamland Durability
We are astounished by the poor quality of nowadays products. Everything is supposed to be so wonderfully easy. You take your plastic card with your money on it, plug it into the next beverages machine and enjoy a cold bottle of some well known brand.
Whatever, that is not the case. Upon approaching this machine you are about to decide wether it is worth waiting in the line or finding another one. You decide it is worth it and so you wait, daydreaming about an island surrounded by miles of fresh water. Finally you get to choose your drink, only to find out that the quick card slot doesnt seem to recognize that you inserted your card. Okay probably the chip is damaged. Out and in. No. hmmm. You rub the chip with your fingers, with your trousers. In - no - out. You look back right into the next ones angry face. Okay... coins. Wait.. no coins?
Whatever, that is not the case. Upon approaching this machine you are about to decide wether it is worth waiting in the line or finding another one. You decide it is worth it and so you wait, daydreaming about an island surrounded by miles of fresh water. Finally you get to choose your drink, only to find out that the quick card slot doesnt seem to recognize that you inserted your card. Okay probably the chip is damaged. Out and in. No. hmmm. You rub the chip with your fingers, with your trousers. In - no - out. You look back right into the next ones angry face. Okay... coins. Wait.. no coins?
Monday, June 14, 2004
Dreamland Project Lead
In his latest all-morning speech, project lead and head of Project Dreamland Inc., Mr. Donnie D., announced an increase in activity hours. He was quoted as saying "It is time that we beat our own deadlines. People will work harder and smarter all at the same time." And further he presented a new device which speeds up brain execution time by a factor of up to 18%. "With the help of cybernetic technology, we will be the first to step into the 22nd century. And that after the 21st has just begun. Let me say that I am proud!" He finished his speech presenting an overview of yesterday's reports and afterwards released the teams to their duties.
Friday, June 11, 2004
Dreamland Mobility
A recent activity report in our mobile department has surfaced amazing results. The APTV-MkI is mentioned on several occasions. The APTV-MkI stands for "Advanced Personal Transportation Vehicle" and is what you could best describe as "car of the future". Its abilities extend to the use of multidimensional traveling, hyperspace acceleration and wormhole collision avoidance. The report was only in my hands for about 5 minutes and I could not remember any more details. A sidenote mentioned a first prototype date of several decades though. It said something about quantum computing prerequisites that have yet to be developed. Nevertheless you can understand how excited I was skimming through this report.
Saturday, June 05, 2004
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