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Whack bang and splat
Boy, computing is sure a violent business, huh?
I knew about bang, but just learned the splats and whacks.
Sounds like an old Batman cartoon!
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Side-benefits of cold
It's COLD out and down here that means precautions to keep the pipes from freezing. That's right, dripping faucets ( Read more... ) -
10 weirdthings/habits/little known facts
I woke up tonight and can't get back to sleep. Since it has been a while (since before I got this job) since this has happened, and nothing is bothering me at the moment, I'm assuming the cold meds I took last night to fight off allergies are to blame ( Read more... ) -
Christmas for the kiddies
5 nieces and a nephew. Every one of them will get a book this Christmas from me. Maybe more than one. Suggestions are welcome, I only have 3 figured out. (4 of the kids are aged between 2yrs and 6yrs - one is about 8yrs and the other 11yrs.) Please don't suggest the Harry Potter books. They are kids. Therefore, they already have HP.
1. The ( Read more... ) -
I'm impressed (and not)
Y'know, LJ has been wierd and slow and just plain a pain in the butt lately. But I am so impressed. Instead of ignoring the issues, instead of just saying, well that's the way it goes, LJ acknowledges that it's paid members should get some credit - and extend my subscription a week ( Read more... ) -
Where did the media go? The RIAA cases and big media coverage
A couple of years ago, I couldn't look at the news headlines without seeing one more story about the RIAA, many about the RIAA lawsuits. I followed the RIAA lawsuit news closely for several reasons. 1) As a former Intellectual Property attorney who did a fair amount of copyright work, I found them fascinating, especially as the RIAA's legal ( Read more... ) -
(Untitled)
We watched this week's CSI last night. For the longest time, this show was just an enjoyable way to waste an hour. But, in my opinion, the last couple of seasons (barring the Catherine-centric shows) have gotten nothing but better. Yeah, Quentin Tarintino upped the ante when he directed that season ender ep, but the CSI writer team seem to have ( Read more... )
