Up For Grabs!

Here’s a list of the various bits and pieces I found in the boxes and no longer need. Most of the Portable Media and Networking things aren’t worth much these days but if people are feeling generous, it’d be much appreciated.

As some of the devices are a bit old, their batteries might not be the best but WYSIWYG.

Portable Media

Sony Discman D-E445 with ESP2 (great condition, battery compartment door damaged, tested and working)
Goodmans MP3 CD player CDMP370 with ESP (some scuffs and scratches, tested and working)
Creative Nomad Zen NX 30GB (sticker marks on body, sensitive audio jack but working)
Creative Zen Micro 6GB (2 batteries, gel sleeve, pouch, lanyard)

Networking

Linksys Wireless-G broadband router WRT54G v5.1
Linksys Wireless-G PCI daughterboard with aerial WWP54G
Linksys Wireless-G PCMCIA notebook adapter WPC54G

Memory Cards

Jessops 512MB CF card
SanDisk Ultra II 1GB CF card
Integral Memory 512MB MMC mobile card
Fujifilm 256MB CF card x2
Nokia 32MB MMC card with SD adapter
Fujifilm 16MB XD card
SanDisk CF PC card adaptor
Canon 32MB CF card

Audio

3.5mm mono coupler (2 female)
1 stereo to 2 stereo adaptor
Sony DR-115 Mono headset with microphone

Various PC

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse and Receiver (tested and working)
Belkin 4 port USB PCI daughterboard (with 1 internal USB)
Sitecom Bluetooth USB adaptor CN-500
LG DVD multi recorder GMA-4020B
Computer travel set (retractable Ethernet loom, USB mouse, mountable USB light, stereo headphones)
PS2 (old keyboard and mouse connecter) to USB adapter x2
DVI to VGA adaptor
VGA mini gender changer

No doubt there’ll be more as I trawl through the rest of the boxes so watch this space.

Contact me at blaquewraith at hotmail dot com.

Clear Out

I’ve been going through some of my attic boxes. I had 4 with “tech” bits and cables which I’ve managed to sort out so I may be offering things out in the next few days.

Some of the bits include portable CD players, memory cards, PC daughterboards, internal hard drives and an internal DVD-RW.

I also have lots of data and power cables so I might as well pass them on if anyone needs them.

Dear & Decorations

Sphere: Third

Class: Angels

Introduction: Vigrid, City of Deja Vu

With limited spiritual powers, this angel is spotted comparatively frequently within the physical, human world. Dears, with their dignified faces, are surrounded by the countless child-like faces of their Decorations.

Capriciously firing arrows, they are often mistaken for Cupid. It is said that one of their arrows, shot through the heart of a believer, can be as infatuating as the goddess of love.

Beloved

Sphere: Second

Class: Powers

Introduction: The Angel's Metropolis

Beloved is a member of the Second Sphere class Powers, ranked sixth in the angelic hierarchy. It’s status is more than that of a spiritual being, but it is also burdened with destroying the enemies of Paradiso. While still considered amongst the lower classes of angels, Beloved’s power is of a far higher-order than that of a human, and even those with strong spiritual powers are seldom afforded the chance to meet this being. Excelling in combat, Beloved are known for brilliant exploits in demonic battles.

Applaud

Sphere: Third

Class: Archangels

Introduction: The Angel's Metropolis

While still a member of the Third Sphere, Applauds are one stop above Affinities, and thus known as Archangels. Occupying the eighth position within the nine-level Angelic Hierarchy, Archangels are still considered close to the physical world, and often come into contact with human kind. It is said that the devoted prayer on the part of believers can call upon a flock of angels to come to one’s aid.

Affinity

Sphere: Third

Class: Angels

Introduction: The Vestibule

Servants of heaven that populate the lowest of the angelic hierarchy, a Third Sphere rung known simply as Angels. Humans with deep faith often feel these angels closest to their hearts. Descending from the heavens upon their pure white wings, it is believed that the glimmering halo atop Affinity’s head lights the path for those who have lost their way.

The religious articles they equip are all tools used to further their conviction to protect the righteous and can become powerful weapons used to strike down those with sullied hearts.

Games

I completed Bayonetta last week and have moved onto Dante’s Inferno. Again, it’s a hack and slash action adventure featuring similar mechanics to Bayonetta and God of War.

As mentioned previously I was reading the Divine Comedy and recently got a paperback edition so it’s interesting to see the re-imagining in the game. I don’t mind it’s departures from the poem, as wandering around confused as a 14th century Italian poet would not make a great game.

So far I’ve defeated and looted Death, cast my judgement on Minos and resisted the advances of Cleopatra. Not long until I face a grotesque vision of Cerberus.

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Video Games –> Reading

My recent glut of games has inspired me to read Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. The specific inspiration was Bayonetta which features,

• the 3 worlds (by name at least): Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso
• numerous enemies from the angel hierarchy

I’m reading Longfellow’s translation at Gutenberg, which is a bit tricky to follow but I’ve been cross referencing it with Wikipedia’s entries for each cantica. So far I’ve made it through Inferno and I’m halfway through Purgatorio.

I also got Darksiders, which has War of the Four Horsemen as it’s lead character and also features angels and demons. So I’m looking forward to that once I’m done with Bayonetta.

So there’s a lot of angelic theory and such bouncing around my head these days. Don’t worry I won’t go all fundamentalist on everyone, it’s just very interesting from a structural point of view.

And in mid February,we have Dante's Inferno which is directly inspired by Dante’s work, although it alters some elements to muscle up the video game. This game will feature the 9 circles of Hell and numerous characters encountered in the poem. Check out the official website for brief overviews of each circle by Guy Raffa and also Guy’s own Dante site.

Goings On

Things have been pretty quiet now that Christmas and New Years are out of the way.

I have my work annual party tomorrow evening, which will be a welcome night out.

I noticed in the Dundrum cinema they’ll be showing Immodesty Blaize’s Burlesque Undressed from the 22nd January so that should be worth catching.

I have my eyes on one of the new Dell Mini 10s now that they have the new Intel Atom processor. I would prefer some more customisation options so I might wait a month (came out 12th January).

House-wise, I’m trying to get the bathroom finished off. I laid the cork tile floor, hung the main mirror, shaving mirror, towel ring, vanity shelf, finished the bath panel and shortened the blind. Still a lot of scrubbing needed on the wall tiles though.

Depeche Mode

I never put up a post about Depeche Mode! Stellar gig, picked up a gorgeous Violator t-shirt beforehand (wish I got a tour one too). Myself, Tasha, Arthur and Catherine stood near the back right but had an ok view of the stage.

This was the full set list taken from setlist.fm

In Chains
Wrong
Hole to Feed
Walking in My Shoes
It's No Good
A Question of Time
Precious
World In My Eyes
Insight
Home
Miles Away/The Truth Is
Policy of Truth
In Your Room
I Feel You
Enjoy the Silence
Never Let Me Down Again

Encore:
One Caress
Stripped
Behind the Wheel
Personal Jesus

Home by Martin on his own was fantastic. I loved the visual on the stage screen for Walking in My Shoes, it was a great big crow! All the classics went down a storm of course and the tracks from Sounds of the Universe blended in well. Can’t believe I forgot to pick it up in London.