Site Migrated

Posted by ryan as ryanshull.com

So I’ve had some hosting issues and have moved the site. I’ve been taking care of the logistics of the site and haven’t really been updating things. I had the site hosted on a server that was running out space so posting more was becoming an issue and is what ultimately lead to this extended quite/down time.

I Am T-Pain

Posted by ryan as Humor, Music

Oh man the I Am T-Pain is all kinds of fun. This skit on Jimmy Kimmel Live is too good.

OSU Football 2009 Season

Posted by ryan as Football, Fun & Games, Sports

NCAA Rankings

Free Press Calls Out Astroturf

Posted by ryan as Interweb, Technology, War on the Internet

Free Press is a huge net neutrality organization. Here it is in their own words.

Free Press is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to reform the media. Through education, organizing and advocacy, we promote diverse and independent media ownership, strong public media, quality journalism, and universal access to communications.

Free Press was launched in late 2002 by media scholar Robert W. McChesney, journalist John Nichols and Josh Silver, our executive director. Today, Free Press is the largest media reform organization in the United States, with nearly half-a-million activists and members and a full-time staff of more than 30 based in our offices in Washington, D.C., and Florence, Mass.

You can read the rest of the Free Press description and their mission statement on their about us page.

Frames – DIY Style

Posted by ryan as Art, Painting

I’ve been keeping my eye on frames for awhile now. I purchase them here and there depending on the cost / value of the ones I encounter. I go to thrift stores because they usually have the best deals on old artwork that have great frames, or fixer-uppers. I even browser eBay for antique frames every now and then but lets face it, people on eBay are going to have the prices set about as high as any other place out there. Bottom line, its not the most ideal place to get a deal on frames. I have plenty of artwork in need of proper framing and hanging. So I started to think, I need an alternative. That’s when the search for DIY tutorials on making my own frames became the most likely option. Wow, there are great number of options out there. I’m now going to officially stop looking to eBay for frames.

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Welcome Home!

Posted by ryan as Inspiring, News

Welcome home the very awesome Vanguard Current.com & Current TV journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee. Your time in North Korea must have been very difficult to say the least. Please know that your hard work and sacrifice does not go unnoticed and what you have accomplished already with your life is very meaningful and I’m sure has affected many lives. Keep producing quality and informative mini documentaries that bring real issues to light on a global scale. So happy to have you back. Good job former Pres Clinton.

Not Forgotten

Posted by ryan as Advertising, Art, Career, Design, Designer, Interweb, Life Path

So I’ve been neglecting this site recently. I have not forgotten about this site and plan to start posting often again real soon. I have some things in the works and when the time is right I will make it known publicly. Long story short I’ve moved on from my previous employer and opportunity is knocking. Good times people.

Michael Jackson Dies

Posted by ryan as Bummer

So The King Of Pop died yesterday of heart failure at age 50. Its crazy because he is my generation’s Elvis. In fact they have made the comparrisons since his early solo success. The thing is, I never got to see the final sad years of Elvis except for video footage of an over weight karate choppin struggling to remember lyrics singer that is now only a small part of his legacy. Elvis died the year I was born. I was only a few months old so I had to be told how great he was. I needed the TV shows, the radio, those old passionate fans to teach me to care. Turns out I really don’t. There are songs of Elvis’s that I think are ok, but that is more pop culture than feelings of being a real fan. So, the future will prove the same for Michael whose life was crazy to put it lightly. Pop culture can be amazing and at the same time a real bitch to someone trying to live a meaningful life. Only time will tell what legacy Michael Jackson is really remembered for. I think some of his music will be timeless elements of pop culture long after I am gone.

New Smart Phones Compared

Posted by ryan as Apple, Technology

I just came across this graphical chart from www.billsource.com on how the new smart phones compare. I have already bought an iPhone Gs and its suppose to arrive by the 19th. No lines, no wait. Its a nice set up. Smart on Apple’s part to make it easy and help get them out in a quicker distribution method. Even a few at a time. I’m sure I’m not alone in having already bought a new phone.

Dinosaur Jr. Over It

Posted by ryan as Inspiring, Music, Skateboarding