The rest of Time's Top 10's are here.
Thursday, December 31
Wednesday, December 30
All The Good Names
It's a foregone conclusion that all the good website names are taken. Company names, too.While perusing dealsucker.com this morning, I happened on a company name straight out of the seventies. Seems a watch company has chosen a not-too-stellar name for its enterprise:
NIXON
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.
Imagine a blue-stater wearing a Nixon watch.
OK, so they're fashionable, clean lines, all that watch-talk. But NIXON?
Advertising department do any research?
Guess they never heard of the infamous watch produced by equally infamous Dirty Time:
Yes, the Tricky Dicky Ticky.
Tuesday, December 29
Yeah, Explain This To The Kids
Chris got one of these from Ramin for Christmas. Funny how the male end of the connector is fuzzed out:
On Letting One's Hair Down
I watch Tekzilla. For the geek factor. For the cool toys tools. That Veronica Belmont Patrick Norton is one of the hosts has nothing whatever to do with it.
So as I watch Tekzilla every evening for their daily edition or the Thursday extended version, typically, Marilee is there on her laptop or lounging on the recliner, not actively watching, but still.
And the one topic that comes up on a nearly daily basis is: "When the hell is she going to do something else with her hair?"
Nope, not gonna go there.
So as I watch Tekzilla every evening for their daily edition or the Thursday extended version, typically, Marilee is there on her laptop or lounging on the recliner, not actively watching, but still.
And the one topic that comes up on a nearly daily basis is: "When the hell is she going to do something else with her hair?"
Nope, not gonna go there.
Exclusive!
Oh. Come. On.
A teaser for an upcoming story on Good Morning America is touting a couple who was lost for THREE days after their GPS led them astray. A whole 35 miles out of their way.
Jill, any comment?
"The only thing worse than no map is an old map. That's what was said on an old paper-based map some twenty years ago. I have no recollection of it, but that damn guy who keeps telling me to shut the f..."
...me again. Sorry about that. Jill apparently does have a soul after all.
Really, though. Relying solely on a GPS for navigation is a bad idea. At least have some idea where you're going before setting out.
No, I didn't stay around for the story on GMA.
A teaser for an upcoming story on Good Morning America is touting a couple who was lost for THREE days after their GPS led them astray. A whole 35 miles out of their way.
Jill, any comment?
"The only thing worse than no map is an old map. That's what was said on an old paper-based map some twenty years ago. I have no recollection of it, but that damn guy who keeps telling me to shut the f..."
...me again. Sorry about that. Jill apparently does have a soul after all.
Really, though. Relying solely on a GPS for navigation is a bad idea. At least have some idea where you're going before setting out.
No, I didn't stay around for the story on GMA.
Monday, December 28
Remember When AOL Was The Center Of The Universe?
OK, maybe just in their mind. Time was, people thought America Online was the internet, and were quite dismayed when I'd tell them it was not.
AOL has apparently begun a thought process that says "We are who we are, and our logo should reflect that."
Old and new:
So is AOL trying to tell us that if you're crazy enough to still be one of their members you should be viewing Rorschach ink blots?
From Famous Redesigned Logos of 2009.
AOL has apparently begun a thought process that says "We are who we are, and our logo should reflect that."
Old and new:
So is AOL trying to tell us that if you're crazy enough to still be one of their members you should be viewing Rorschach ink blots?From Famous Redesigned Logos of 2009.
Sunday, December 27
DON'T!
Marilee just said that to me. IN CAPS.
I got her a camera for Christmas. And I'm not allowed to touch it. Or help in any way, shape, or form. And it's probably better that way, since she'll learn how to use it herself.
I know not anything about it, other than the specs for it. It's a Fuji Z30. Pink in color. Ten megapixel. 2.7-inch screen. And that's about all I know.
Yes, admittedly, I didn't even know about it. Some sort of Santa's elf magic. Saw it for the first time on Christmas.
She'd had it out of the box for a few minutes earlier this morning - saw her toying with the thing.
After a nap, I'd asked how her camera was doing. Said she "I can't even figure out how the battery goes in."
Reversing direction on the stairs to see what I could do, she held down caps lock.
Wisely reversed direction yet again did I.
I got her a camera for Christmas. And I'm not allowed to touch it. Or help in any way, shape, or form. And it's probably better that way, since she'll learn how to use it herself.
I know not anything about it, other than the specs for it. It's a Fuji Z30. Pink in color. Ten megapixel. 2.7-inch screen. And that's about all I know.
Yes, admittedly, I didn't even know about it. Some sort of Santa's elf magic. Saw it for the first time on Christmas.
She'd had it out of the box for a few minutes earlier this morning - saw her toying with the thing.
After a nap, I'd asked how her camera was doing. Said she "I can't even figure out how the battery goes in."
Reversing direction on the stairs to see what I could do, she held down caps lock.
Wisely reversed direction yet again did I.
The Decade In Seven Minutes
Everything you need to know about the first decade of the millennium:
From Newsweek.
From Newsweek.
Saturday, December 26
The Great American Novel
Now here's a novel idea. Writing a novel.
It comes as no surprise that I enjoy writing. What's even more useful than writing the actual novel is finding someone interested enough to actually read the thing once you're done.
I saw a book tonight at Barnes and Noble that basically said you have to "sell" your book to an editor in the first five pages. Sometimes even the first page.
Five pages?
Hell, I have no idea I can write that many in the first place, but I'm willing to try.
I left the bookstore with a couple copies of Writer's Digest; I'm getting closer to starting.
At least I know I have to write at least five pages.
More on my writing here.
It comes as no surprise that I enjoy writing. What's even more useful than writing the actual novel is finding someone interested enough to actually read the thing once you're done.
I saw a book tonight at Barnes and Noble that basically said you have to "sell" your book to an editor in the first five pages. Sometimes even the first page.
Five pages?
Hell, I have no idea I can write that many in the first place, but I'm willing to try.
I left the bookstore with a couple copies of Writer's Digest; I'm getting closer to starting.
At least I know I have to write at least five pages.
More on my writing here.
Why Pets Need Microchips
Out of Asheville, South Carolina is a heart-warming story about Sonny the cat being reunited with his owner TWELVE years later.
Read all about it at Citizen-Times' website.
It'll bring you to tears.
Read all about it at Citizen-Times' website.
It'll bring you to tears.
Friday, December 25
Yule Love This
Since it is, after all, Christmas, and at least here in Utah it's cold enough to freeze even the most hearty of souls, wouldn't it be "cool" to warm up by a raging fire?
Here, for your warming pleasure, is a Yule log in a fireplace. What with the heat generated from most computers nowadays, the effect is mostly complete. Look at it this way: no soot or ashes to clean up!
Here, for your warming pleasure, is a Yule log in a fireplace. What with the heat generated from most computers nowadays, the effect is mostly complete. Look at it this way: no soot or ashes to clean up!
Thursday, December 24
Just A Lil Bit
Meet Lil Bit:
Named by Taylor, loved by all, he is a lilac-point Siamese, though we suspect he's more Ragdoll. Judging by the photo, we're more for the latter.
Named by Taylor, loved by all, he is a lilac-point Siamese, though we suspect he's more Ragdoll. Judging by the photo, we're more for the latter.
Wednesday, December 23
About Searching For Sh!t On Google
That video on YouTube made me remember I hadn't yet posted about the search engine to beat all search engines.
Using the "Surprised kitty video" as an example, click here to see how it works.
Too damn funny.
Using the "Surprised kitty video" as an example, click here to see how it works.
Too damn funny.
Surprised Kitty
Yeah, you can search for this yourself at YouTube, but all you need do is find it right here:
Too damn cute.
Too damn cute.
Yeah, I Felt It
Did you?
We had an earthquake this morning around here - a 2.8 on the Richter.
It woke me up, but since I'm originally from California, I'm tuned in, you might say.
Only heard a slight "crack-like" sound and a gentle vibration. Nothing major. Or minor, for that matter.
More information on the quake from the USGS can be found here.
We had an earthquake this morning around here - a 2.8 on the Richter.
It woke me up, but since I'm originally from California, I'm tuned in, you might say.
Only heard a slight "crack-like" sound and a gentle vibration. Nothing major. Or minor, for that matter.
More information on the quake from the USGS can be found here.
Tuesday, December 22
Monday, December 21
woot!
I never paid much attention to what "woot" meant. I just considered it to be one of those cool web-centric made-up words that, well, sounded cool. And upon doing my considerable research in the matter, I found that "woot" has several meanings.
One such is that it a synonym for the word "root", a term that refers to having all-encompassing power over a computer. You know, administrative rights. Those rights the IT guys at your company have. Yes, root, with a speech impediment.
Woot also has more specific meaning; in computer gsming. it is a contraction for "Wow! Loot!" and is spelled thusly: w00t.
I'd heard both definitions over the years, but was not familiar with just plain "woot!". But as it turns out, that extra exclamation point makes all the difference.
Marilee found out about woot! from Jenn; in turn Marilee told me about it. Only a few days ago. I was checking it myslef each morning, but was rather surprised when she asked Sunday morning if I had looked at woot! that day.
A quick trip over there, and I was amazed. It was the lowest price I had ever seen on a netbook. I'd become enamored with netbooks ever since they began to appear, and couldn't wait to get one. As it is, this notebook I'm typing on is on its last legs, and according to Marilee it makes too much noise.
"That's what fans sound like."
"Whatever. Do you want the netbook or not?"
woot! has just one great deal per day, and some deals run out before the day is done. But not Sunday - my netbook is on the way!
Head over to woot! to see what you may find.
One such is that it a synonym for the word "root", a term that refers to having all-encompassing power over a computer. You know, administrative rights. Those rights the IT guys at your company have. Yes, root, with a speech impediment.
Woot also has more specific meaning; in computer gsming. it is a contraction for "Wow! Loot!" and is spelled thusly: w00t.
I'd heard both definitions over the years, but was not familiar with just plain "woot!". But as it turns out, that extra exclamation point makes all the difference.
Marilee found out about woot! from Jenn; in turn Marilee told me about it. Only a few days ago. I was checking it myslef each morning, but was rather surprised when she asked Sunday morning if I had looked at woot! that day.
A quick trip over there, and I was amazed. It was the lowest price I had ever seen on a netbook. I'd become enamored with netbooks ever since they began to appear, and couldn't wait to get one. As it is, this notebook I'm typing on is on its last legs, and according to Marilee it makes too much noise.
"That's what fans sound like."
"Whatever. Do you want the netbook or not?"
woot! has just one great deal per day, and some deals run out before the day is done. But not Sunday - my netbook is on the way!
Head over to woot! to see what you may find.
Sunday, December 20
My Wife Is An Alien
How do I know this? She told me so.
[I see your brow, how furrowed it is. Trust me, this actually makes sense.]
Besides - how many men suspect their spouses are from another planet? Thought so.
Think of it this way, with the following two examples:
Chewbacca. Chewie can understand everyone else, but only speaks Wookie, thus no one understands Chewie.
R2-D2. R2 understands everyone else, yet only squeaks and beeps, so no one understands R2.
In the above examples, Marilee is Chewbacca and R2-D2. No one understands her, yet understands everyone else.
See? Marilee is from a galaxy far, far away.
After all, she does have eyes in the back of her head.
[I see your brow, how furrowed it is. Trust me, this actually makes sense.]
Besides - how many men suspect their spouses are from another planet? Thought so.
Think of it this way, with the following two examples:
Chewbacca. Chewie can understand everyone else, but only speaks Wookie, thus no one understands Chewie.
R2-D2. R2 understands everyone else, yet only squeaks and beeps, so no one understands R2.
In the above examples, Marilee is Chewbacca and R2-D2. No one understands her, yet understands everyone else.
See? Marilee is from a galaxy far, far away.
After all, she does have eyes in the back of her head.
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