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Monday, January 16, 2012

How to Package the ENTIRE Python interpreter, (of a specific bit-version) and ALL its site-packages???

MONDAY 16/1

This use case,
  • when the intended users of your app already have some Python installed on their PC already (and are using Windows ;) ) and you don't want to screw with that
  • maybe they already have Python27, 64 bit, or Python24, 32bit... and you want to insist them to use Python26 32bit... due to some dependencies that you want to use for your app...
  • Your users don't have a C compiler on their PC, and you don't expect them to install one... so they can't do pip install by themselves...
  • The binary distribution of the site-package that you want to use ONLY works on a specific bit and version of Python interpreter...
  • You want your users to just 'copy the entire folder', run activate.bat, and then run your scripts... no need any fancy and tedious installation steps, unpackaging steps, whatever...
  • Basically you don't want your users to have to set up anything to run your tool, you just want them to copy in the whole folder with python.exe, activate.bat, all dependencies in site-packages, and your tool's scripts, and then they just run your tool and all imports work fine, this is what you want.

For completeness, there's also some other steps where you prepared this virtual-env by installing stuff from both .msi and sources. Detailed below...



--HOW TO USE a specific Python.exe (python2.6, 32bit, and a certain set of site-packages) -- virtualenv
first copy the whole virtual env folder to say c:\python26_virtual_env
next if you run this specific command line:
  • c:\python26_virtual_env\Scripts\python.exe
i.e. using the direct path to this specific interpreter, you will get the print sys.path to be beginning from this path...
Now, how do you install PyCrypto into the Lib\site-packages of this path? (you must activate the virtualenv first!)
And it's installing the compiled binaries from .msi (because you dun want to install a C compiler, and this is Windows.)


1
installing pyCrypto from .msi from command line into virtualenv
installing from .msi:     just MODIFY activate.bat, (modify the first lines, path to the specific python.exe to be appended to the PATH system env variable)
and use the MODIFIED activate.bat.
Then go into the command prompt, and run the .msi from the virtualenv! command line.



2
installing paramiko from sources (setup.py install)
CANNOT DO THIS --> running "setup.py install" from another folder i.e. c:\python26_virtual_env>Scripts\python.exe paramiko\paramiko\setup.py install
doing it this way will give u a lot of junk in the current folder, and it won't install correctly in the site-packages -__-"

Instead, you must navigate the command line, CD\ into the SAME FOLDER where the setup.py file is,
then only run python.exe with THE SPECIFIC pathto\python.exe setup.py install that you want to use!



3
contents of activate.bat (modified)

@echo off
REM set VIRTUAL_ENV=c:\latest-system-tests\python26_virtual_env
set VIRTUAL_ENV=c:\python26_virtual_env
REM set VIRTUAL_ENV=%CD%

if not defined PROMPT (
    set PROMPT=$P$G
)

if defined _OLD_VIRTUAL_PROMPT (
    set PROMPT=%_OLD_VIRTUAL_PROMPT%
)

if defined _OLD_VIRTUAL_PYTHONHOME (
     set PYTHONHOME=%_OLD_VIRTUAL_PYTHONHOME%
)

set _OLD_VIRTUAL_PROMPT=%PROMPT%
set PROMPT=(python26_virtual_env) %PROMPT%

if defined PYTHONHOME (
     set _OLD_VIRTUAL_PYTHONHOME=%PYTHONHOME%
     set PYTHONHOME=
)

if defined _OLD_VIRTUAL_PATH set PATH=%_OLD_VIRTUAL_PATH%; goto SKIPPATH

set _OLD_VIRTUAL_PATH=%PATH%

:SKIPPATH
set PATH=%VIRTUAL_ENV%\Scripts;%PATH%

:END



Now that you've modified the activate.bat, and installed all the dependencies you wanted into the subfolders, you can just copy this whole folder to other PCs ... so your 'packaging' task is done ;)



4
to confirm:
>> Scripts\python.exe
import Crypto
import paramiko

both should work well.



5 to further confirm:
  • copied the whole interpreter package from Winxp into Win7.
  • run activate bat.
  • able to import Crypto and import paramiko!
  • refer to the below for the proven screen output.

C:\python26_virtual_env>Scripts\activate.bat
(python26_virtual_env) C:\python26_virtual_env>python
Python 2.6.6 (r266:84297, Aug 24 2010, 18:46:32) [MSC v.1500 32 bit (Intel)] on
win32
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
>>> import Crypto
>>> import paramiko
>>>

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Tokimeki Memorial - ~ Only Love ~

(Originally posted on Sunday, 25 May 2008)
  • The recent weather, and recent events, reminded me again of this post:
  • What -is- tokimeki ?




Tokimeki Memorial - ~ Only Love ~ OP Theme (TV Size)

Just started watching this anime 'Tokimeki', which I received from my friend as early back as February 2008. It has to be said that I haven't enjoyed myself this much in the same way since... probably more than 5 (five) years ago since the days of Hanaukyo Maids (*begins prostrating in deep reverence*)



Tokimeki: Heartbeat, Palpitations, Throbbing, Excitement... that feeling one gets when looking at or being close to someone one really likes (like, a crush)
 


It's an anime, set in school times which brings back memories of nostalgic schoolyard romances (or rather, in many cases, what could have happened T_T )

So........... what's the premise of the story? 
 


Ah... And so we have here again the recurring theme in numerous animes: A regular guy holding so much appeal for the girls to all gravitate towards him.
It's truly a mystery why this could even happen, as he appears to have no special qualities at all apart from holding so much appeal for the girls to all gravitate towards him. I still can't figure out the reason, could somebody help me out with this one please.
 
 


This inexplicable, yet incredibly irresistible attraction force invariably gives rise to chance misunderstandings whereby you bite your nails in anxiety whether this instance will cause the male lead to get the 'general bad ending' where he ends up with none of the girls in the end -- often in a scene looking up into the sky and narrating some boring monologue. More importantly, this means that, when that happens, apart from that profound sky scene, no memorable images are forthcoming.
  
Anyway, for those of you who are wondering, this anime is tastefully SFW (Safe For Work) folks, it's an official release by the same people who brought to you the genre of 'love simulations'... the famed video game maker Konami. Sorry to disappoint you, gomen ne...
The much desired (or dreaded) bento of Love



  
And what exactly then does one do in school life?

Let me see... first of all, one has to study hard to match up to all the hopes and dreams that one's parents have so earnestly vested (and monetarily invested) in one's goodself, and take exams.



But of course 26 episodes to detail out all that would meet with lukewarm response so what is featured in this anime is interaction between friends.. friendships, rivalries (oooh) fights of animated violence and so on... and 'events', which involve at least one of
 
i. going to the beach (waaaa...... umi ~!!!)
ii. going camping in the rural mountains (where some truth or dare type game inevitably leaves a couple (the male lead and one of the selection of comely anime girls) stranded all alone by themselves
iii. the hot springs (where the boys & girls are separated by just a bamboo wall in the pool)
 
or all of the above, which expedite the occurence of 'RABU-RABU' (LOVE LOVE) situations... ohoho...



And of course, join clubs, competitions, and organize activities.
 
But come on, who hasn't joined a club, activities, or helped to organize club activities, for the motive of furthering self-development at the same time forming lasting friendships? ...
 
...
 

Let me rephrase that: Who hasn't joined a club for the sole motive of facilitating the getting close to a certain girl(s)?
 
So for all you lucky kids who are still insulated from the rigours of adult situations (like paying the bills and doing the taxes) in the institution called school ... Remember children... we will regret the things we did not do more than the things we did do (and subsequently regretted.)

 
Sore ja, minna-san, tokimeki kioku yoku tsukurimashou ne ~
Well, everybody... Make yourself some exciting memories ~ ^_~

    
 
Jikai yokoku (Preview of Next Episode) 



Mina: I've never gotten wet before...
(watashi... nureta koto nai desu kedo...)
 
Hiromi: ...Ehhhhh?
 







Mina:
It seems like the rain avoids me, so it doesn't rain around me...

 

Next Episode:
Jikai: ときめきの雨
tokimeki no ame
Excitement in the Rain.
 
O-tanoshimi ni ~

Thursday, November 4, 2010

iPersonic - Reliable Realist

Get your own - here.
http://www.ipersonic.com/




Reliable Realists are down-to-earth and responsible-minded. They are precise, reserved and demanding. Their most prominent quality is reliability and they will always make every effort to keep any promise given. Reliable Realists are more quiet and serious persons, they do not talk a lot but they are good listeners. They sometimes seem reserved and distant to outsiders although they often have a great deal of wit and esprit. Their strong points are thoroughness, a marked sense of justice, doggedness bordering on pigheadedness and a pragmatic, vigorous and purposeful manner. Reliable Realists do not dither about if something has to be done. They do what is necessary without wasting words.

This personality type not only expects a lot of himself but also of others. Once Reliable Realists have set their mind on something, it is difficult to persuade them otherwise. They do not like to leave anything to chance. Planning means safety to Reliable Realists, as well as order and discipline. They have no problem respecting authorities and hierarchies but do not like to delegate tasks. They are certain that others would not deal with them as conscientiously as they do. In management positions, they are very task-oriented - they make sure that things are well done; however, they do not have a great deal of interest in personal contacts at work. Get career advice for the Reliable Realist

In relationships too, Reliable Realists are reliability itself. As partners, they are faithful and consistent, well-balanced and sensible. Security and stability are very important to them. They have little time for extravagances and flightiness. Whoever has them as friend or partner can rely on them for a lifetime. However, it takes quite a while for Reliable Realists to enter into a relationship or friendship. They have little need for social contacts; they therefore take great care when choosing partners and friends and limit themselves to a small but exclusive circle which meets their high demands. They tend to show their closeness to people who are important to them by deeds - their partner should rather not expect romantic declarations of love. Get relationship advice for the Reliable Realist

Adjectives which describe your type: introverted, practical, logical, planning, tradition-conscious, organised, persistent, objective, tidy, conscientious, cautious, loyal, peace-loving, sensible, down-to-earth, responsible-minded, reserved, careful, independent, punctual, precise, demanding, ability to concentrate, trustworthy, pedantic, reliable, persevering

Click here to share your personality type with your friends!








Reliable Realist: Career

As a Reliable Realist you belong to the introverted personality types. You don’t appreciate too much commotion around you preferring to work relatively independently of others. You need to give yourself plenty of time to work in peace and deal with your projects thoroughly and intensely. Your ability to concentrate is exceptionally high and if you are interested in something you can truly immerse yourself forgetting everything around you. Very strongly team-oriented professional fields, or employment where your concentration is continuously disturbed, or your work is disrupted, are not really for you. It is just too important to you to complete your projects really well.

One or two colleagues who are on your wavelength or possibly a small group of like-minded colleagues are the most you need. Too many people are stressful to you because the emotionality and irrationality that comes with interpersonal relationships tends to disturb you. You are reserved when revealing yourself, and often have the effect of being aloof.

Sometimes, and although it may not be your intention, you even convey the impression of being dismissive to the people around you. The continuous locker room and water cooler banter enervate you more than anything else. For you, work is work, and you feel that private matters don’t really belong there. When you choose your profession, watch out that you are not made to adjust to and interact with others around the clock.

Reliability is your middle name. Whoever hands you a project can rest assured that it will be handled diligently and delivered on time. The thought not to keep a promise or a commitment on time is total horror to you. Therefore, it is important to you to be in an environment providing smooth working conditions where you receive consistent and predictable feedback about your efforts. Clear and definite objectives, and the assurance that the necessary resources for your activities will be available, are a must.

You can’t stand improvisation, short-term changes of plans, and last minute rush. You are a master at organized planning and proceed very purposefully with everything you do. You are driven up the wall if something unforeseen throws your careful calculations into disarray. You want everything within the purview of your responsibility to run smoothly, so that it can be dealt with one after the other. Professional environments where it is impossible to plan from one day to the next, requiring continuous flexibility, are not your thing. You can deal with a sudden adjustment, but please, not too frequently! A daily life in uncertainty, not knowing if you would be able to deliver a performance meeting your high demands, is not for you.








Reliable Realist: Love


You are not characterized in your type description as “reliable” for nothing! It describes you as a person as well as a partner. Stability, reliability, fidelity, and security are those traits you expect from your love relationship (and which you contribute to a rich measure). If you have promised something to somebody, your word is your bond, come what may. You are one of the most honest personality types and one of the most predictable ones (in a positive sense!).

With you, one always knows that you mean what you say, and that you will stick with it, regardless what happens. If one can justifiably describe a type as the tower of strength for his/her partner, then it’s you. Intrigues, cunning, sneakiness, or even lack of openness are just as foreign to you in your love relationship as in the rest of your life. Since you are very much aware that your expectations of your partner cannot be met by just anybody, you can procrastinate for quite some time until you decide on someone, and not get involved head over heels with a love relationship even then. For that, you are too careful, and deal with your own feelings - and the ones of others - with too much respect.

You are the most conservative of all types, and feel bound by traditional values and institutions. For you, that also includes marriage and beginning a family. Temporary affairs are not for you, and you don’t know flightiness and inconsistency. You can’t imagine just flirting. In the long run, you would not be happy in a relationship without a commitment. You assume a great responsibility if you engage in a relationship for life and you tend to see yourself as the provider in the relationship. Material security is very important to you, and in order to offer it to your partner and your family, you work hard and often. It is very possible that you are most comfortable in a relationship with the “traditional” role allocation.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Why Raise Stats?

(Originally posted on Friday, 28 March 2008)
Notes to the Repopulation Edition:
  • It's been a long time already since this post was first written... and now the first two videos are no longer available on Youtube. However, the ever-loving me has thoughtfully saved the representative screenshots of each, which still exist, for your convenient viewing benefit ;D
Now, on with the show!





All that talk about stats in the previous post brings me today to the topic of:
 


Love Simulations.

Yes my friends, today I am going to talk to you about that which is also affectionately known as dating sims.
However, the one that I am going to introduce to you today is not one that most of you are familiar with ... (of course, I could be wrong on that.)
Something you might not have known even existed... until today...

Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side PV



ときめきメモリアル Girls Side 2nd Kiss タイピング OP



This is by respected game publisher Konami, which has produced a lot of mainstream mega hit video games, series with remarkable longevity throughout all these years - a mean feat for video game company.
 
Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side and its sequel - Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side: 2nd Kiss. The natural consequence from a genre initially started off for guys, from this you know that it was very well received in Japan... it spawned a host of other merchandise such as soundtracks, albums, memorabilia etc. which sell like hot cakes.
 
So what is the premise of the game? Not a big departure from its prequels tailored for guys - the main character (you!! Yess you!!) has entered the first year of (senior) high school. So it happens that in this three years of halcyon school life, you have to net a catch and upon graduation have one of them confess his undying love to you. Of course, you could remain single and concentrate on your studies like every good student is supposed to.. in which case you get the general bad ending where you end up with no one (you might get the ending where your kid brother shows up to console you, though) and is definitely not the reason why you bought the game (or spent all those hours playing it.)



 
So, having said that, what choice(s) do you have?
 
First of all of course is the catch - good in everything and handsome but very lansi (arrogant) one... usually with his own fan club among the girls in the school *KIRA KIRA smile of sparkling teeth sends said girls into uncontrollable pirouettes of ecstacy bordering on epileptic*
 
Oh, he also has the fortituous attribute of being either your early childhood friend... or your next-door neighbour... who for some reason you haven't kept in contact with for ages... and bump into on the first day in school. But rejoice not too early, for this does not help much your case in staking your exclusive claim on him...
 
Of course then there's the sporty type who's no good in studies, the bespectacled bookish type for those who are into that, the rebel who's no good in school but usually a musician... the artsy-fartsy type who places a lot of importance on elegance (goes into affected monologue on the divine beauty of a certain subject matter) ... and the underclassman (kakyuusei 下級生 【かきゅうせい】) of bubbly cuteness for those of you ladies with shotacon* fetishes (i.e. cradle-snatchers. xD )
 
You can also choose to end up with the headmaster (the mustachioed guy in the video, described by one walkthrough as the hentai geezer) ... I wonder why would anyone choose to from their own free will. My, that's a disturbing thought. (Hold on, I need to disinfect my brain.)
 
The teacher, however, is rather cool though... Himuro Reiichi (Ice Room Zero-One) ... would appeal to girls who like mature guys (or those who like cold guys, too)
Here below is the ending with him. For those of you who want to practice your dialogue in Japanese.
 
Or even one of your girl friends... (No such option, though, in the guy's prequels to end up with your male best friend. Tell me why.)
 


Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side Ending - Himuro Reiichi
 


So of course you're asking now... how do I know all of this?
 
Well I've (regretfully) never played this/(these) games before. All the dedicated hours required to achieve the desired ending with the desired guy (girl in my case) ... subsistence pastimes call. However, this all important website
contains all the detailed walkthroughs that you need to win the heart of the guy of your dreams. In effect, telling you how to press his buttons - literally. For the Nintendo DS version of the game incorporates the added feature of "Skinship" (if I remember) where you can use the touchscreen to lovingly deliver your pixelated affection.
 
Seriously, guys never had it so good all in the (guy-dates-girl) prequels.
 
Now, the FAQs originate from this website, run by two Singaporean girls ( http://hanegasaki.piyo-piyo.org/about.php ) who played the game in such remarkable detail - even finishing the game with some of the characters that you'll never want to touch in real life (gotta disinfect your brain after that.) So here's a plug to their websites:


Utsukushiki Sekai    //. a tokimeki memorial girl's side walkthrough
 
Seaside Sketch //.    for tokimeki memorial girl's side second kiss.
 
Rather interesting expositions they write there! :D
 
Okay children, this post would not be complete if I did not post a PV for the guys here (being the hot-blooded guy that I am, too... ^_^ )

Remember folks, always continue to raise stats for your loved one.
Until I hear from you again, ja... ~




Tokimeki Memorial 3 opening
 
*The female counterpart of lolicon, which is no obscure market as there are cafes in Tokyo with pretty boys dressed in school uniforms to cater to this expanding market (aging population of lonely single women in Japan... perhaps?)

The Two Things - About Raising Stats

(Originally posted on Friday, 28 March 2008)
Preface to the Repopulation Edition:
  • This post is one in which I refer to the principle of the Two Things, although not the first time that I have referred to it (in more ancient blogs, I have, also).
  • And definitely, find that this principle comes to mind, for a great many subject matters.
Now, on with the show!






  1. Do everything that your self is screaming at you to not do.
  2. Do everything different from what you have done before.


 
I find myself doing as the above at certain points in time, for numerous times, already.
 
The tradeoff for this level of masochism is the long-term reusable benefits. The downside is that the stress stat increases.
 
Well as in all things that is the challenge in raising stats.
To decrease the stress stat, REST is needed.
 

Also, a long period of time is required to raise stats to an appreciable level - so as long as you're putting in all that you can, you can't be in a hurry to become owning.
 

The solution to that is to start as early as possible, rather than trying to force expedition of the process - which should be enjoyed as much as possible.

The good thing is that it you get better faster, the better you get. As a natural consequence.


About the "Two Things":

It is said that everything there is to know about anything can be distilled into two things - that will completely describe the whole of the subject matter.

For other examples an Internet search for the Two Things will do. Here I can instantly present you one though:

U Bill's Two Things about Human Motivation:

1. Survival.
2. Comfort.

Enumerated in descending order of precedence.

Indeed, these two things, for all animal life (including hamsters and earthworms.)




Again, the comment box:

Preston   - The two things.           |2008-05-29 19:05:09
hmmm..your "Two Things" reminds me of the Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Without survivorship and comfort being secured, need not to mention the next level of needs or human motivation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow's_hierarchy_of_needs

Gohoushi Sasete Itadakimasu ~!!!

(Originally posted on Wednesday, 26 March 2008)
Preface to the Repopulation Edition:
  • This is one of my favourite posts posted in the old webhost, in which Mr. Preston Toh, Esq. also gave his input in the comments box during that time, which I include here too, as part of this repopulated post, in-line.
  • Apart from that, before that, the old blog did not have capability to display Japanese characters in the comment box... which we found out in a WTF! moment. Ah yes... that was the era when Joomla plugins were plentiful, but immature X3
Now on with the post!





gohoushi sasete itadakimasu
"Please let me receive the favour of serving you"


This brings back fond memories of the anime Hanaukyo Maids :) ... and is also the main theme of the opening song. Yes folks, it's that kind of story where all the girls gravitate towards one insignificant guy ... who happens to be allergic to girls.
 
Lots of maid uniforms and gratituous subservience ~!
 
Here's the opening theme -


Today's Lesson:
 
  • itadaku is the polite form of morau
  • itadakimasu = moraimasu = 'to receive'
It is most frequently heard being said before starting a meal.
 
  • ...sasete = 'please let me' / 'please allow me to ... '
  • E.g. yasumasete - please allow me to ...take a holiday.
  • ...sasete morau = 'to ask very politely for permission'
  • ...sasete itadakimasu
Example:

  • I have been allowed to take three days off work by the section chief.
kachou ni mikkakan shigoto wo yasumasete itadakimashita.

  • 課長に 三日間 仕事 を 休ませて 頂きました。
section chief (from) three days work (wo) rest(allowed) (received).


Gohoushi... gohoushi ~     ^__^



And the following is the discussion thread:

Preston   - Finally.           |218.111.152.xxx  |2008-05-28 19:25:08
Hi hi, finally track down your Gohousi article. Via ur explanation, can't fully catch the usage of "sasete". Yesterday was the last day of my intermediary class and i finally understood, it is a ji e ki kei form!! From the Youtube click, "sa...sa...sa...sete" very catchy songs indeed.


ultrabeast   - Gohoushi... gohoushi...              |2008-05-28 22:29:57
hhmm, your comment made me look up the true meaning of that phrase again.


Quote:
芳志させていただきます



芳志 【ほうし】 (n) (your) kindness

させて頂く 【させていただく】 (exp,v5k) (hum) to have the privilege of doing


More literally, it seems like
"Please let me receive your kindness".

Which is a bit odd in *this* anime's context, as the speaker is the one who is eager to do the 'serving'... but still says it as: "Please let me receive your kindness"... that is, your kindness of letting me serve you. Go figure. ^^

In other words, she is saying "Please let me receive your kindness... (of allowing me extend(actually,force) my kindness (サービス) on you)" ... XD


ultrabeast   - ブログコメント              |2008-05-28 22:42:42
Kono BUROGU ni Nihongo de コメント koto ima wa dekimasu! [/size]

カキコ(P); かきこ (n) (See 書き込み) (abbr) (sl) post (to a BBS); comment (on a blog); (P)

書き込み(P); 書込み 【かきこみ】 (n,vs) writing; entry (e.g. to a form); posting; (P)



[size=large]その他 :

ブログコメント (n) blog comment

ブログ; ヴログ (n) blog; weblog

ウェブログ (n) (See ブログ) weblog; blog; (P)

その他(P); その外(P); 其の他 【そのほか(P); そのた】 (n-adv,conj) (そのた is more the written form) etc.; otherwise; besides; in addition; the rest; the others; and so forth; (P)
(reminiscence of the background of this comment: This was previously because the blog's comment box was not set by default to encode characters in UTF-8... thus resulting in Japanese characters being displayed as: ????????? :D )


Preston   - Finally           |2008-06-12 21:06:16
Terribly sorry for the late reply due to self-initiate confusion - as always :p.

させます。
Force on something. In this case, "force" to do something.

させて 下さい。
Please let me do rather than "force" as the ”て” form is used.

させて 頂きます。
Please let me do, however is used on upper level people i.e. 部長、課長、差長、お客様 なら。

Did I answer your question? thank you :) .


ultrabeast   - Thanks for the info - Japanese Language           |2008-06-13 09:11:38
Hi Preston,

Many thanks for the info. I glanced through at it once, will have to look at it again to properly digest it
Cheers!



Which, I might add, to his credit, his input was most informative... Cheers! :D

Super Batman

(Originally posted on Wednesday, 26 March 2008)




Super Batman........ but I forgot which movie was this from. anyone remember? A little help here please?



Special thanks to VampireM for the pix. Dunno where he finds such things...

 
 
This one also Super Batman.

Hontou no Jibun - Your True Self

(Originally posted on Friday, 21 March 2008)





Something genki* for all of us...


Hontou no Jibun - Your True Self
Vocals: Buono!
Lyrics: Iwasato Yuho
Composition: Kinoshita Yoshiyuki
Arrangement: Nishkawa Susumu

I'll live life to the fullest, even if I’m covered in rocks
Loudly I’ll say, do your best! Do your best! (Do your best!)
Our lives won’t cease
So let’s sing an endless song
 

Push forward on our road
Even if we’re ridiculous characters, it’s okay
Even if you’re good-for-nothing, I love you, my darling

 

Idiot! Your true self
Say what you want to say
You’re being pushed out and drawing close to your dream
You idiot! Your true self
Come out, don’t be hiding; OH YEAH, right now
 

Bad days do happen for the timid me
But with that, I understand her feelings (I understand)
Although me, who is trying to look cool is helplessly attracted
That’s why I can do my best again, undefeated
 

There are downpours and there are sunny days
Don’t mind the tiny things
I want to kiss you for the sake of the great tomorrow

 

Idiot! Your true self
Do what you want to do
You’re jumping out and jumping over to your dream
You idiot! Your true self
It’s all right, don’t be afraid; OH YEAH, right now
 

Something will start from the place without anything
You want to hug me, right? You want to dash out, right? To your dream
 

Idiot! Your true self
Say what you want to say
You’re being pushed out and drawing close to your dream
You idiot! Your true self
Come out, don’t be hiding; OH YEAH, right now




Ikiteru kagiri   ishikoro darake de mo
Ooki na koe de ganbare! Ganbare! (Ganbare!)
Tomaru koto nai   uchira no jinsei
Dakara owaranai uta o utaou

 
Wagamichi o tsukisusume
Detarame na kyara de mo ii
Roku de nashi de mo aishiteru n da   mai daarin


Bakayaro! Honto no jibun
Iitai koto itte yare
Hamidashiteku n da yo   chikazuiteku n da yo   yume ni
Kono yaro! Honto no jibun
Dete koi yo   kakuretenaide   OH YEAH   ima sugu


Yowaki na ore ga iya na hi mo aru kedo
Sore de aitsu no kimochi ga wakaru n da (wakaru)
Kakko tsukeru ore hiichau keredo
Dakara makezu ni mata ganbareru n da


Doshaburi mo hare mo aru
Chiccha na koto ki ni sunna
Dekkai ashita no tame ni   kisushite agetai


Bakayaro! Honto no jibun
Yaritai koto yatte yare
Tobidashiteku n da yo   tobikoeteku n da yo   yume ni
Kono yaro! Honto no jibun
Daijoubu sa   kowagaranaide   OH YEAH   ima sugu


Nani mo nai basho kara nanika ga hajimaru
Dakishimetai n daro   kakedashitai n daro   yume e


Bakayaro! Honto no jibun
Iitai koto itte yare
Hamidashiteku n da yo   chikazuiteku n da yo   yume ni
Kono yaro! Honto no jibun
Dete koi yo   kakuretenaide   OH YEAH   ima sugu

 
dj ubill would like to dedicate this song to a friend - and also to himself ... (and don't we all need that, 1nce in a while? Heck, myself, I'd want that all the time.)
 
The original lyrics and translation from atashi.wordpress.com :) - very good translation I must say. However there are certain parts that I interpreted differently, and thus changed accordingly.
Kanji however is typed out by me :3 as is Today's Lesson by (actually, for) me :D
 
Not forgetting a special mention here - that this video was introduced by a friend - who I'd not identify publicly here, since he had hinted before that he'd like to preserve his virginal image ... All the same, much appreciated, special thanks goes out to him. ohoho...


本当 の 自分

生きてる限り   石ころだらけでも
大きな声で 頑張れ! 頑張れ! (頑張れ!)
止まる事ない   うちらの人生
だから 終わら
ない 歌を歌おう

我が道 を 尽き進め
出鱈目 な キャラで も いい
ろくでなしでも   あいしてるんだ   マイ ダアリン



バカヤロ! 本当 の 自分
言たい こと いって やれ
食み出してくん だよ   ちかずいてくん だよ   夢に
コノヤロ! 本当 の 自分
出て 来い よ   隠れてないで   OH YEAH  今すぐ


弱き な 俺が  嫌な日もあるけど
それで あいつ の 気持ちが 分かるんだ  (分かる!)
格好付ける俺 引いちゃうけれど
だから 負けずに また頑張れるんだ


土砂降りも 晴れも ある
小っちゃな事   気にすんな
でっかい明日の為に   キスして あげたい


バカヤロ! 本当 の 自分
やりたい こと やって やれ
跳びだしてくんだよ   跳び越えてくんだよ   夢に
コノヤロ! 本当 の 自分
大丈夫 さ   恐がらないで   OH YEAH  今すぐ


なにもない場所から   なにかが始まる
抱きしめたいんだろう   駈け出したいんだろう   夢へ



バカヤロ! 本当 の 自分
言たい こと いって やれ
食み出してくん だよ   ちかずいてくん だよ   夢に
コノヤロ! 本当 の 自分
出て 来い よ   隠れてないで   OH YEAH  今すぐ


*genki: lively, healthy
元気 【げんき】(adj-na,n) health(y); robust; vigor; vigour; energy; vitality; vim; stamina; spirit; courage; pep; (P) [Ex][G][GI][S][A][W]

genki dashite
元気出して 【げんきだして】 (exp) keep up your strength; chin up!  [G][GI][S][A]

genki dase yo!
元気出せよ 【げんきだせよ】 (exp) lighten up!; cheer up!  [G][GI][S][A]

genki zuku
元気付く 【げんきづく】  (v5k) to get encouraged; to become heightened in spirits; to recover one's strength  [V][G][GI][S][A]

(zuku)
付く 【づく】  (suf,v5k) (see 付く・つく) to become (a state, condition, etc.)

Read more for Today's Lesson.

ikiru - ikiteru
生きる(P); 活きる 【いきる】 (v1,vi) to live; to exist; (P) [V][Ex][G][GI][S][A][W] [G][GI][S][A][W]
 
kagiri
限り 【かぎり】 (n-adv,n) (1) limit(s); bounds; (2) degree; extent; scope; (3) as far as possible; as much as possible; to the best of one's ability; (4) unless (after neg. verb); (5) the end; the last; (P) [Ex][G][GI][S][A]
 
darake
だらけ (n-suf) implying (negatively) that something is full of (e.g. mistakes); covered all over (e.g. with blood); (P) [Ex][G][GI][S][A]
 
detarame - ridiculous
出鱈目(ateji) 【でたらめ(P); デタラメ】 (adj-na,n) (1) (uk) irresponsible utterance; nonsense; bullshit; codswallop; (2) random; haphazard; unsystematic; (P) [Ex][G][GI][S][A]
 
kyara
キャラ (n) (See キャラクター) (abbr) character (e.g. in a manga, anime, game, etc.) [Ex][G][GI][S][A][W]
 
roku de nashi
碌でなし; 陸でなし 【ろくでなし】 (n) (uk) bum; good-for-nothing; ne'er-do-well [Ex][G][GI][S][A] [G][GI][S][A]
 
 
hamidasu; hamida-shite-ku-n
食み出す(P); はみ出す 【はみだす】 (v5s,vi) (1) to be forced out; be crowded out; (2) to jut out (of bounds); (P) [V][G][GI][S][A] [G][GI][S][A]
 
 
chikazuku; chikazu-ite-ku-n
ちかずく (v5k) to approach; to draw near; to come; to go near [V][G][GI][S][A]
 
 
kakure; kakurete-nai-de
隠れ 【かくれ】 (n,pref) hidden; underground; crypto [Ex][G][GI][S][A]
 
 
kakkouii (kakkoi) - we all like this word: Cool.
kakko tsukeru
格好いい; かっこ好い 【かっこういい(格好いい); かっこいい】 (adj) (See 格好よい) attractive; good-looking; stylish; "cool" [Ex][G][GI][S][A] [G][GI][S][A]
 
 
hiite iru
hiichau - 'chau' means 'already' - already attracted
引いている e.g.
風邪を引いている;
 
 
keredo
けれど (conj) but; however; (P) [Ex][G][GI][S][A]
[Ex][G][GI][S][A] [G][GI][S][A] [G][GI][S][A]
 
 
doshaburi - downpour - lit. means 'earth and sand downpouring'
土砂降り(P); どしゃ降り 【どしゃぶり】 (n) downpour; pouring rain; cloudburst; pelting rain; heavy rain; (P) [Ex][G][GI][S][A] [G][GI][S][A]
 
 
chiccha - v. small.
小っちゃ 【ちっちゃ】 (adj-na) (See 小っちゃい) (uk) tiny; little; wee [G][GI][S][A]
[G][GI][S][A]
 
 
dekkai - the polar opposite - very big.
でかい(P); でっかい(P) (adj) huge; gargantuan; (P) [Ex][G][GI][S][A] [G][GI][S][A]
 
 
kakedasu - dash off into a run.
駆け出す; 駆出す; 駈け出す; 駈出す 【かけだす】 (v5s,vi) to run off; to break into a run; to start running [V][Ex][G][GI][S][A] [G][GI][S][A] [G][GI][S][A] [G][GI][S][A]

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Final Thoughts from Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008)

(Originally posted on Friday, 21 March 2008)




The full article from:
 
The Sir Arthur C. Clarke, probably best known to the public today for having authored the Space Odyssey series of science fiction novels (or probably not even that well known to our generation, in this corner of the globe.) To regard his contribution as only being a mere novel author would be much too limited however; he truly is a visionary for some of his ideas made it into reality and became the basis for many of the technologies that we use and take for granted today.
 
He did win a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition for, but never pursued a patent for his idea of geostationary satellites which form the hub of telecommunications today, instead nonchalantly referring to it as such:
He laughed. “I'm often asked why I didn't try to patent the idea of communications satellites. My answer is always, ‘A patent is really a license to be sued.' ”
 
In recent years (since 1956) he had retired to Sri Lanka and was an avid treasure diver, capable of holding his breath up to 3 minutes despite having suffered from polio.
“He was a good diver, very calm. He could hold his breath for a long time, sometimes for 3 minutes,”
 
His last dive was a number of years ago—Ekanayake thinks it was when Clarke was in his early eighties but isn't quite sure. “We took him down to 100 feet,” his friend noted. “He loved it.”
 
Since the 1980s, Clarke had been afflicted with what is known as postpolio syndrome (PPS), which is characterized by muscle fatigue, joint pain, and some memory lapses. It is a consequence of the polio episode he had in 1959 (from a vaccination). He had to use a wheelchair for years. Yet at the time I met him, he was still keeping a pretty full schedule and answering e-mail quickly, with the help of his secretary.
 
“In my time, I have been very fortunate to see many of my dreams come true,” he noted. “Growing up in the 1920s and 1930s, I never expected to see so much happen in the span of a few decades.”
 
 
I would be of the opinion that he didn't set out to come up with some earth-shaking idea to revolutionize travel and communication. Rather, following his interests led him into it:
After high school, unable to afford a university education, he decided to join the British Civil Service in 1936, at the age of 19. His main motivation: he wanted a job that allowed him plenty of leisure time to devote to writing and other pursuits that might interest him.
 
(Incidentally, though:)
He ended up doing very well in the examination, ranking 26th among approximately 1500 applicants. Because he aced his arithmetic exam, he was advised to take a job in the exchequer and audit department. He was given the task of auditing teachers' pensions, which took him no more than an hour or so per day.
 

So what then, were his other pursuits?
Clarke was always very optimistic about space travel. Right after the war, he became heavily involved with the British Interplanetary Society, which was instrumental in popularizing ideas of rocket travel among the public. He was even the society's president for a while. He remembered those days.
 
I don't know if the society ever enrolled a hundred members. In fact, I am not sure if it still exists.” He laughed. Clarke had previously said that “we space cadets of the British Interplanetary Society spent all our spare time discussing space travel. We didn't imagine it lay in our own near future.

In fact, the time that such ideas were proposed, people would even say that "you are crazy" - the British having an elegant phrase for it - "poppycock!" (which sounds like referring to a fowl high on opium)
 
 
So... what does this story tell us?


(Read more for the original full article.)

Options for Cat Owners (and their Masters)

(Originally posted on Wednesday, 19 March 2008)




Hmm... it seems that in today's advanced society, there are many options and accessories for cat owners and their masters... as a random Internet surf reveals. Let's take a look at some:
 
1) from
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How much is the kitty in the window? $22,000
Forget about Labradoodles, Puggles and Schnoodles. Costly crossbreed felines are the latest designer hybrid to hit the catwalk

from Jessica Dickler, CNNMoney.com staff writer

...
The Ashera, an exclusive product of Brodie's firm, Lifestyle Pets, resembles a little leopard and can weigh up to 30 pounds. But it's more suited for lounging than stalking prey.
...
Brodie used a "secret recipe" to mix an African serval and Asian leopard cat with a domestic cat, to create the world's most expensive feline hybrid.
 
Although an Ashera costs $22,000 (plus $6,000 for the premium placement option, which will expedite kitten delivery by about six months) ...
 
In Malaysian Ringgit terms, that means about RM66,000++ for some exotic companionship.
Well I certainly hope their owners will give them lots of genuine care and affection.
 
Alright, that's it for exotic cat hybrids, next we take a look at some products..
.. looking at some of the wide selection of items, I would say that I would never even have thought that such products would even need to exist. However, it appears that such items in fact meet owner demand, being much-needed solutions to some intriguing problems. Case in point:
  
Recommended Cat Products: For-Bid 12 Doses
(intriguing name, isn't it? Which made me read on...)
 
  For-Bid 12 Doses Do you have a dog who enjoys visiting the litter box for some snacking? As unpleasant as it may seem to us, the stools produced by cats can actually be appealing to many of our canine companions. Unfortunately, it’s an unhealthy, unsanitary, and downright unpleasant habit. Forbid can be sprinkled on the cat’s food in order to make the stool unpalatable. The ingredients in Forbid work in the digestive system to give the stool a very unpleasant taste.
 
The short product blurb evokes an OMG! effect.. Note especially the last line: "work in the digestive system... to give the stool a very unpleasant taste". (As if stools do not already taste unpleasant.)
 
for other kitty products which you never knew existed (indeed, never knew that they even needed to exist)
Interview With The UltraBeast katakana

Blurb ©

Placeholder for some future cool feature :D