{"id":848,"date":"2009-07-29T05:35:00","date_gmt":"2009-07-29T09:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/johncohn.org\/base\/2009\/07\/29\/tueday-night-gassifier\/"},"modified":"2009-07-29T05:35:00","modified_gmt":"2009-07-29T09:35:00","slug":"tueday-night-gassifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/johncohn.org\/base\/2009\/07\/29\/tueday-night-gassifier\/","title":{"rendered":"Tueday night – gassifier"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\t\t\t\t\t\t You know, there is nothing<\/i> stranger than watching yourself on TV.. especially for a semi-shy person like myself (I know.. you’re saying.. semi-shy ?!? .. but think about it a little more.. and I tink you’ll agree). Diane and I watched the second episode of the colony with Max and a few of his friends in an overheated dorm lounge down at pratt. Once again.. I liked the show…\u00a0\u00a0 At the same time.. it’s odd seeing all the stuff that didn’t make it into the show.. 5 24 hour days are pretty tough\u00a0 to cram into an hour TV slot. The whole complicated progression of making the wood gassifier had to be broken down into a few short beats.. I remember how absolutely amazed I was that we were actually making electricity out of wood fumes..\u00a0 .. I hope the sense of ‘can that really<\/i> be working ..?!?!’\u00a0 came through. For those who are wondering.. we got about 3 hours of generation from every charge of wood. .. which was sufficient to top off our batteries. One thing I really loved about the show was that everything they showed that worked.. actually worked.. if it didn’t work.. they’d show that it didn’t work..\u00a0\u00a0 That was really important to me.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It’s hard for me sometimes watching the interpersonal\u00a0 stuff is hard for me.. the stress we were under often led to friction between folks on the cast.. It’s strange to see since we are all good friends now..\u00a0\u00a0 I know that the drama makes for more watchable TV. but I’ve never liked conflict…
\u00a0\u00a0 It’ll be interesting to see what folks thought of this second episode..Let me know what you think\u00a0 I think things are going to get more interesting from here on out..\u00a0\u00a0
I need to sleep now.. more tomorrow. Nite folks.. Nite Sam !
-me<\/p>\n

ps. For what it’s worth.. here’s\u00a0 part of the twitter feed I captured for the east coast screening.. interesting mix of comments !<\/p>\n

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  1. \"Spike_pic_normal\"<\/a>
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    \n    t_stay<\/a> the<\/b> colony<\/b>.. on the<\/b> discovery channel.. legit.. check it out..<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 2 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from mobile web<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  2. \n
    \n    \"Apc_logo_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    angrypenguin1<\/a> The<\/b> plight of honeybees & alarming potential causes of colony<\/b> collapse disorder http:\/\/bit.ly\/4meivo<\/a> <\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 3 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from TweetDeck<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  3. \n
    \n    \"Green_0156_twittericon3_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
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    \n    Chicago_SC<\/a> Um yeah this Discovery thing “the<\/b> colony<\/b>” is lame. They’d of done better just showing how to be a freegan as it is, just more BS.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 3 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from Tweetie<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  4. \n
    \n    \"Twitter20_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    shacker<\/a> The<\/b> Colony<\/b> is turning into DIY heaven, a little post-apocalyptic Maker Faire for the<\/b> armchair.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 5 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from Tweetie<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  5. \n
    \n    \"Me_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    DubiousBastard<\/a> By far, my new favorite show is the<\/b> colony<\/b><\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 6 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from web<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  6. \n
    \n    \"Photo_39_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    blogsbe<\/a> Is anyone else watching the<\/b> colony<\/b>?<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 6 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from Twitterrific<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  7. \n
    \n    \"N1489700994_30163211_2987_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    Eltrainlane<\/a> Just caught the<\/b> second episode of the<\/b> colony<\/b> http:\/\/bit.ly\/ZOBk9<\/a> ) and I really dug it.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 6 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from Spaz<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  8. \n
    \n    \"Default_profile_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    mtgiang<\/a> the<\/b> colony<\/b> is having it easy. where did the<\/b> goat come from?<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 8 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from web<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  9. \n
    \n    \"Green_5025_ebbanner8twitter_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
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    \n    eclecticbliss<\/a> watching The<\/b> Colony<\/b> (what the<\/b> future could look like after a global viral outbreak) “reality” show on Discovery Channel<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 9 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from TweetDeck<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  10. \n
    \n    \"Yay2_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
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    \n    BossCampbell<\/a> @porkchopRICH<\/a> you coming to drink with me tomorrow at the<\/b> colony<\/b>?<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 11 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from web<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  11. \n
    \n    \"N748275916_2062762_9331_normal\"<\/a>
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    \n    almitra<\/a> the<\/b> colony<\/b> on discovery might just be the<\/b> best show ever.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 13 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from web<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  12. \n
    \n    \"Photo_80_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
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    \n    epicjbrown<\/a> Watching The<\/b> Colony<\/b> w\/the<\/b> wifey- #Discovery<\/a> puts out some quality programming<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 14 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from Twittelator<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  13. \n
    \n    \"N10054361_33417147_134_normal\"<\/a>
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    \n    bglendin<\/a> Watching the<\/b> colony<\/b> with alex, I can’t stand some of these people ugh<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 14 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from Twitterrific<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  14. \n
    \n    \"Office_pic_me_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
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    \n    sassypsyche<\/a> The<\/b> colony<\/b>: It’s like big brother meets mythbusters.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 14 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from TweetDeck<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  15. \n
    \n    \"Default_profile_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    mtgiang<\/a> the<\/b> colony<\/b> is having it easy.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 15 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from web<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  16. \n
    \n    \"Default_profile_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    mtgiang<\/a> the<\/b> colony<\/b> is having it easy. where did the<\/b> goat come from?<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 16 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from web<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  17. \n
    \n    \"Default_profile_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    mtgiang<\/a> the<\/b> colony<\/b> is having it easy.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 16 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from web<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  18. \n
    \n    \"Office_pic_me_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
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    \n    sassypsyche<\/a> Anyone watching the<\/b> Colony<\/b> on Discovery Channel? Interesting show.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 16 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from TweetDeck<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  19. \n
    \n    \"Beccapose_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
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    \n    beccarisa<\/a> The<\/b> Colony<\/b> is my new favorite show. So postapocalyptic.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 17 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from txt<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  20. \n
    \n    \"Ear2_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
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    \n    pencilears<\/a> Watching The<\/b> Colony<\/b>, what a bunch of morons.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 17 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from web<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  21. \n
    \n    \"Picture_006_copy1_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
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    \n    itsDESIREEE<\/a> @kaliannawu<\/a> oh hecks no. You do NOT see the<\/b> pimples hiding under my bangs : Its like a colony<\/b>..<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 18 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from web<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  22. \n
    \n    \"Default_profile_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    lavsudar<\/a> casino – Chamber casino party set for July 30 (The<\/b> Colony<\/b> Courier-Leader) http:\/\/…com\/nd44re<\/a> <\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 18 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from TweetMyBlog<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  23. \n
    \n    \"Az_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    gzusone<\/a> This new show The<\/b> Colony<\/b> seems pretty cool. Book smart doesnt always mean smart. Street smarts also crucial in life.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 21 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from mobile web<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  24. \n
    \n    \"Jet_noel_2_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    6pm_Noel<\/a> Officially addicted to the<\/b> Discovery channel show The<\/b> Colony<\/b>. And saddened that I would have no skills to offer after an apocolypse. \ud83d\ude41<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 21 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from UberTwitter<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  25. \n
    \n    \"Me_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
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    \n    Camaran<\/a> And also, The<\/b> Colony<\/b> on Discovery Channel is pretty darn good. I want to go on the<\/b> show now.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 24 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from UberTwitter<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  26. \n
    \n    \"Pom_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    foodeater<\/a> Watching The<\/b> Colony<\/b>, post-apocalyptic “reality” survival show set in L.A. Hard to buy into since its all so controlled.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 24 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from Seesmic<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  27. \n
    \n    \"1-a_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    allinone09<\/a> News Daily: Afghanistan not a colony<\/b> – Miliband – The<\/b> Press Association (http:\/\/cli.gs\/rteyj<\/a>)<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 24 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from WP to Twitter<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  28. \n
    \n    \"Eric_attrial1x10_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    CrazyinBonTemps<\/a> watching ‘the<\/b> colony<\/b>‘ on discovery. This show is really cool!<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 27 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from TwitterFon<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  29. \n
    \n    \"Dscf0480-1_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    mandy_soto93<\/a> Watching The<\/b> Colony<\/b> then going to sleep.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 29 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from txt<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  30. \n
    \n    \"0708090253a_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    apollstar<\/a> The<\/b> Colony<\/b> is the<\/b> best reality show Ive ever seen!<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 30 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from web<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  31. \n
    \n    \"2_normal\"<\/a>
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    \n    txcountry<\/a> Watching The<\/b> Colony<\/b>… In a very very sad lonely mood tonight..blah<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 30 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from web<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  32. \n
    \n    \"Evan_signing_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
    \n
    \n    ntjevan<\/a> Ok, so The<\/b> Colony<\/b> on Discovery sounds cool…but in reality how do you have a show about a post apocolypse world without first having one?<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 31 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from TwitterBerry<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  33. \n
    \n    \"Madmen_icon_normal\"<\/a>
    \n<\/span>
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    \n    gregvaneekhout<\/a> I hope mutants eat handyman Mike on The<\/b> Colony<\/b>.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 31 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from Seesmic<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  34. \n
    \n    \"Twitter_pic_normal\"<\/a>
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    \n    Marciegee<\/a> Calling Fluffy Bunny, I mean, @mreko<\/a> The<\/b> Colony<\/b> is on! Dagger needs her fix of scaring the<\/b> colonists!<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 31 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from TweetDeck<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

  35. \n
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    \n    reichenberger13<\/a> Watchin’ The<\/b> Colony<\/b>.<\/span>
    \n    <\/p>\n

    \t\t 32 minutes ago <\/p>\n

    <\/a>from txt<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>
    \n     \u00a0 <\/a> \u00a0 <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n

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