August 2007
64 posts
Experts Exchange should be removed from Google... →
Read the comments for some good tricks to get around the signup fee.
Businesses having second thoughts about Vista →
I have yet to see a single compelling reason to switch to Vista in a business environment (or at home, for that matter). Meanwhile, Ubuntu waits in the tall grass, ready to pounce…
Signs of real progress at the FCC →
Today the FCC took a significant step towards opening up the wireless communications industry to a new era of innovation and customer choice. (also see this post from Ars Technica)
July 2007
32 posts
Paulaner Salvator Double Bock
I’ve been eyeing this one on the shelf for a while, but kept putting it off. I wish that I had tried it sooner. This brew is sweet and wonderfully balanced.
“Everything about the segment is so artificial, from concept to execution, that...”
– Devin Gordon, describing ESPN train-wreck Who’s Now
When death comes calling, so does Oscar the cat →
Freaky…
Harwell to make last pitch for Tiger Stadium →
I realize that it isn’t practical to maintain the entire structure long-term, but they need to leave more than just a plaque.
House urges review of permit letting BP dump more... →
Basically the entire U.S. House (except for a few Big Oil puppets) realizes that dumping more pollution in the lake is a bad thing.
Microsoft, EA sign sports game ad deal →
So let me get this straight…they want us to pay $50+ for their annually-rehashed sports titles, and they have the balls to sell ads in the game???
Identify constellations, stars, planets and how to... →
Red Hook Long Hammer IPA
If there was such a thing as a Light IPA, this brew from Red Hook would be it. In that sense, it may be a good set of training wheels to break in your palate before you subject it to some real hoppy goodness. I prefer something with a bit more of an edge to it.
Drew Carey picked to come on down as new 'Price is... →
I don’t necessarily see him staying on for decades the way Bob did, but he is an immeasurably better fit than Rosie O’Donnell.
25 Things I Have Learned in 50 Years (Dave Barry) →
(via kevinhasablogg)
I'm Sure You Can Deal →
This is what happens when you shut off the A/C in the server room…
Rugby player had tooth embedded in forehead →
Tunes: Black Tie Revue →
I heard these guys on Indiefeed today. They have a really crunchy, catchy, hooky sound. Good stuff!
Fructose As Culprit In the Obesity Epidemic →
duh…
Firefox now a serious threat to IE in Europe →
Firefox is up to almost 30% market share in Europe, with some countries as high as the high forties! Why can’t we figure it out on this side of the pond?
BP gets break on dumping in lake Michigan →
BP is going to be allowed to release 54% more ammonia and 35% more sludge into Lake Michigan each day. The state of Indiana gave them an exemption because they will be creating…get this…80 NEW JOBS!!!! I wish we didn’t have to share the lake with those bastards. The west Indiana shoreline is just one big pollution factory. (UPDATE 8/23/2007): Enough people complained, and now...
Grand Rapids Lays Foundations for a Health Mecca →
UPDATE 8/10/2007: The Times article slipped into the walled garden. See a local version of the story here.
Ubuntu Tip - Stop having to enter keyring over and... →
This just made my day…
Man flies 193 miles in lawn chair →
35 Cool Applications to install on Ubuntu 7.04 →
What's up with all those tip jars? →
“Progress is made by lazy men looking for easier ways to do things.”
– Robert A. Heinlein
Never Feel Tired Again →
Couch-to-5K
I started the Couch-to-5K running plan today. The purpose of the plan is to get lazy slugs aspiring athletes like myself to make an easy transition into running meaningful distances. The workouts are 30 minutes three times per week, and gradually increase in intensity over nine weeks to a 5K run. I found that the first workout wasn’t very hard (although I have been putting a few miles on...