Howdy loyal reader!

I found a really cool program to download: http://www.schmap.com/

If you are taking a vacation soon, think of this as Fodor's meets Google.  This program outlines the hot attractions, the hot restaurants, the historical sites, and then allows you to click and be taken to the Schmap of the city.  It becomes an interactive map of ( Read more... )

First, the update:  I am being audited (being an attorney is apparently one of those things that triggers "heightened review", or so I've been told).  No big deal, as the amount in question is $200.  However, I think the IRS has overstated what I owe (the income in question relates to certain securities I sold during 2005), and I may take my time ( Read more... )

I am now the proud owner of this.  I have resisted the urge to buy for two reasons: 1) Music has never really been that big a part of my life.  When I was in college, I had 3-400 cd's stolen from me.  I never really got around to replacing them (maybe 2 dozen or so).  I have friends who always had music around them - either they were making it, or ( Read more... )

'cause this made me giggle.  I'm going to hell.

The_Attorney

Woes Velcro.  Think this is the name of some alt-band wannabe drummer?  Nope, he's an electrician.

From the AP's story on the Ohio blizzard: "You can't even shovel it," said Woes Velcro, an electrician who had to dig out from a foot of snow so he could go to work fixing busted water pipes and furnaces in Toledo, Ohio. "You have to take it off in ( Read more... )

'Cause this headline made me giggle.

"Nigerian kidnappers release seamen"

Great, now if only the hostages would be set free.  Did they not look at it before they ran with it?

The_Attorney

UPDATE: The headline has been changed to read "Nigerian kidnappers release hostages"

February 20th is National Pancake Day!  This entitles you to free pancakes at IHOP!  Really.

The_Attorney

Does this story freak anyone else out?

The_Attorney

I am looking to pick up a new mmorpg. I have considered WoW, but not sure. Vanguard released yesterday, anyone heard anything? The only other one I know is coming up is Conan. Any and all guidance is appreciated. Whacked out opinions welcome! Talking out your ass is fine! Well thought out critiques from members of my flist who are in the business ( Read more... )

Happy Birthday tooooo me!

The_Attorney