Sometimes programming instructions are funny:

"This is resolved to the model.mom path contained in the external record file directory."

- dev.apple

Things I learned about during spring break:


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And here's how it all went down:


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I have this day dream that one day I'll walk into a job interview wearing the modern version of just the right blazer, and the interviewer will laugh and I'll be hired on the spot for my fashion sense and humor.

In the past two weeks I've discovered cooking with pumpkin.  Like from the gourd, not the can.

So far there's been:
-pumpkin and spinach saag
-pumpkin bread (spiced quickbread... times a couple pans)
-pumpkin kibbeh
-pumpkin pie
-pumpkin chickpea banana curry
-and a tray of pumpkin cupcakes

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Yesterday I took the first lunch break in as long as I can remember.  It was superb. :)

Staining thieves

This lock design uses an ink like Smartwater to stain a thief when they cut a bike lock. Smartwater tags whatever it touches with a unique stain that can be traced back to the registered owner - seems to be popular in the UK and is gaining ground in the US.

Me being paranoid about security, I'd tag everything I own with this stuff ( Read more... )

Bike stuff no one really talks about.