I've mentioned a few times about some "major news" I've been working on for some time, as it regards the web site and my photos. Earlier today, I got the okay to proceed with this. Soooo...

As of today, esdeem.com is offering eight prints whose proceeds will benefit the Red Panda Network, with more to come. I really can't state enough how much of an honor it is to be playing a part, no matter how small it might be, in red panda conservation. I only hope that, as time goes on, I can do more to spread the word and help RPN accomplish their goals.

Between that and a really good first day at Izumicon, today's been awesome. Though I really need to sleep, soon...

Hey all... just wanted to pass the word that I've got a new web site that's all about my photography, writing and also certain panda-like animals which might be red.

Check out esdeem.com!

(Note: The new domain might not have fully propagated yet, so you can check out esdeem.wildhybrid.com if the main site doesn't work for you.

I'm pretty excited... and I'm hopeful that I'll have more news in another week or so. I wanted to have it set up by the con, but... ah well.

The first anniversary of the Mother 3 translation came and went last month. Maybe it's for this reason that I feel compelled to share a pint-sized mindfuck with you all. The final battle in Mother 3 was pretty intense, yes. But if you watch this video of the unused backgrounds and music originally intended for the last conflict, you can probably gather that it was, at one point, meant to make you crap your pants.

1:30 is just nightmare fuel.



If you stick angel wings on a tortured character, I'm going to roll my eyes. If you stick angel wings on a tortured little boy whose innocently naked form is undulating to otherworldly funk, I'm going to say "AAAH!"

Considering the bond between Lucas and Claus, I actually find this more unsettling than the battle with Giygas in Earthbound.

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Thermometer-up-the-ass jokes aren't funny or edgy outside of syndicated newspaper comics, but I'm in love with this cat's eyes.

Mother and Son by ~KoH4711 on deviantART

Probably have more later tonight, though I'm currently trying to work my way through my archive for photos to sell at Izumicon.

Religion's a pretty versatile tool when it's in the hands of humanity. Some people credit religion for wondrous works of art, literature, and architecture. Others blame religion for all the world's wars and miseries.

I've been reading up on cults, and I don't think the Bible has been used to kindle battles as often as it's been quoted by weirdos looking for an excuse to sleep with harems of prepubescent girls.

Eeesh.

Pics when I get home, but oh man. These cubs are adorable. Plus I got the most awesome shot of Celeste and Yoda.

I wanna get back to class so bad, get my degree and start working with these guys. Red pandas are awesome!

Especially ours.

The Oklahoma City Zoo officially announces Celeste and Yoda's first litter

The twins are a boy and a girl, and the web site doesn't list names for them yet. I said to straya yesterday... it would be SO dorky yet so cool if the twins were named Luke and Leia, thanks to Dad's name.

I'm going back at open tomorrow to see the babies again tomorrow... hopefully I'll have more pictures.

I know a lot of people on my flist are understandably depressed about Maine going takesies-backsies on gay marriage, so here's a relevant Tim Kreider comic to help cheer you all up.

Time to Reflect by ~KoH4711 on deviantART

I've never watched Heroes, but I'm pretty okay with any show that makes a Chrono Trigger reference.

So, my first trip to the Zoo with the FZ-35 was pretty uneventful. There was something though, just a little... y'know, interesting.

BABIES.

	Little Panda One of Celeste and Yoda's cubs!
	Little Panda One of the two cubs. Since they were only out a little while, I still don't know differences in facial markings. I also don't know their names just yet, but hopefully I'll find out next weekend.
	Mother and Child Celeste leads her little one back inside.

Now, the photos aren't great because they're still spending a lot of time in their nesting box(they're five months old), so I didn't see them too much, plus I'm still getting a handle on the new equipment. But trust me... there will be more to come. Planning on going out next weekend and setting up at Zoo open, and not doing much else besides watching the new family.