January 2009
81 posts
Back Listening to the Daily Source Code →
Ok, I had second thoughts about unsubscribing from the Daily Source Code. While I disagree on a lot of things Adam says, I still think it’s important to hear both sides of topics. It’s not good to…
Mars Rovers approaching five years of service,... →
The two Mars rovers operating right now on the surface of Mars, Spirit and Opportunity, will turn five the 3rd and 24th respectively. Their original 90-days of service has been surpassed by more than…
December 31, 2008 - As my dad always said →
December 2008
46 posts
Party →
How Much You're Really Paying for Text Messages... →
The New York Times details a dirty little secret the phone companies really don’t want you to know—the text messages they charge you for each month cost basically nothing to send. The…
The Pixies - Hey (LIVE) →
We’re chained.
How Much You're Really Paying for Text Messages... →
The New York Times details a dirty little secret the phone companies really don’t want you to know—the text messages they charge you for each month cost basically nothing to send. The…
How Much You're Really Paying for Text Messages... →
The New York Times details a dirty little secret the phone companies really don’t want you to know—the text messages they charge you for each month cost basically nothing to send. The…
No More Daily Source Code For Me →
I have been listening to Adam Curry’s Daily Source Code since October 2004. Back then when podcasting was new and fresh, his show was pretty good. It was a good place to lean about new podcasts and…
Playoff Picture and Status →
Happy Holidays →
We just got home from celebrating Christmas with my family. I am glad it’s over. I am not a huge fan of Christmas. I think it’s over commercialized, and I really don’t like buy things for people, or…
Celebrate the reasoning for seasoning.
NifNaks -... →
Celebrate the reasoning for seasoning.
NifNaks - Flying Spaghetti Monster tree ornament
2008 Christmas Special →
Police blotter: baby or burrito? →
I like this clipping from a police blotter in the Silicon Valley area. I don’t know if it’s real or not, but I hope it is. “Burrito Baby” on Flickr (Thanks, Kirsten Anderson!)
The Periodic Table of Awesomements by The... →
The Periodic Table of Awesomements by The Dapperstache lists all the elements of awesome. My favorite awesomement? That would be #60 of course.
Thanks to David R. for the tip!
This is…
Smashed Kurt Cobain guitar sold for $100,000 →
A smashed guitar from the late grunge rocker Kurt Cobain has been sold to an unidentified private collector for $100,000.
Police blotter: baby or burrito? →
I like this clipping from a police blotter in the Silicon Valley area. I don’t know if it’s real or not, but I hope it is. “Burrito Baby” on Flickr (Thanks, Kirsten Anderson!)
The year in weird science and myth-busting →
Researchers debunk conventional wisdom about poinsettias, sugar and holiday suicides — and note that Coca-Cola can only do so much.
Weekend of Shoveling and Hacking →
What have I done this weekend so far? Let’s see. I shoveled, then I shoveled, after that I shoveled. Since I wont get my snowblower until Tuesday, I need to keep up with the shoveling so it doesn’t…
Norm Coleman tries to get Franken ballot tossed... →
Moe sez, “In Minnesota’s Senate race, the candidates are now just 5 votes apart. The courts, sorting through ballot challenges, finds the leader (by 5 votes) had tried to have a ballot rejected…
Greatest Football play in the history of football. →
Greatest Football play in the history of football.
...Sneaky Bastards [PIC] →
Craziest Football Play Ever →
Trinity Miracle: End Zone Shot
Sean Hannity: 2008 Misinformer of the Year →
As Media Matters for America has demonstrated time and again, Fox News’ Sean Hannity has been a prolific and influential purveyor of conservative misinformation. But never has he so enthusiastically…
Hall of Fame quarterback Sammy Baugh dies at 94 →
Sammy Baugh, who set numerous passing records with the Washington Redskins in an era when NFL teams were running most every down, died Wednesday night, his son said. Baugh, who was 94 and had…
Flow Charts →
Blizzard of 2008 →
Things are starting to return to normal around here. You probably heard that we got tons of snow on Sunday.
Sunday night was crazy. I thought I would be able to make it home from work because I…
December 16, 2008 - Rainbows are Pretty →
Tonight: Biggest, brightest full moon of the year →
If you get a chance, check out tonight’s full moon. It will be closer to Earth than it’s been since 1993 - 221,560 miles away, making it look 30 percent brighter and 14 percent larger…
Snow and Cold On Its Way →
Just checked the weather report and we got a near 100% chance of snow this weekend. I am not a weather geek and I don’t follow the reports all too often, but I have never seen a “near 100%” chance…
Tonight: Biggest, brightest full moon of the year →
If you get a chance, check out tonight’s full moon. It will be closer to Earth than it’s been since 1993 - 221,560 miles away, making it look 30 percent brighter and 14 percent larger…
YTPodcaster Creates Podcast Feeds from YouTube... →
Wanting to watch the latest YouTube videos from particular YouTube channels, one Lifehacker Australia reader created a free tool for making RSS feeds from YouTube usernames. Rather than just…
Playing WIth New Stuff →
Today must be “play with new stuff day”.
First, there was the release of Wordpress 2.7. Wordpress has always been super easy to update. I have been using the Wordpress Automatic Updater plugin,…
Giant Black Hole Found in Center of Our Galaxy →
There is a giant black hole at the center of our galaxy, a study has confirmed. German astronomers tracked the movement of 28 stars circling the centre of the Milky Way, using the European Southern…
YTPodcaster - Convert Youtube User Videos to Video... →
YouTube Podcaster : Make a podcast feed as you... →
YTPodcaster Creates Podcast Feeds from YouTube... →
Wanting to watch the latest YouTube videos from particular YouTube channels, one Lifehacker Australia reader created a free tool for making RSS feeds from YouTube usernames. Rather than just…
10 tips for getting the most out of your iPhone →
A visual guide of easter eggs, little known features and power user tips for iPhone users. Very useful AIM mobile suggestion.
Even Google's AI knows who the worst band in the... →
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Wicked Weekend →
I finally have some time to post about the weekend. Wicked was pretty good, and had some amazing singers in it. I have seen a handful of musicals in my life, and I have enjoyed every one. Some…
Off to See Wicked →
I have this weekend off, but it going to be a busy one.
We are heading back to our home town for the weekend.
My Mom recently bought a piano, and she wants to get rid of her china hutch to make…
I Loathe Celebrity Gossip →
Please allow me to point out this excerpt from today’s episode of Loaded:
I really loathe the celebrity gossip culture. I read an article recently that suggested that celebrity obsession was…
Alternate Currency →
The 10 Big Energy Myths →
There has never been a more important time to invest in green technologies, yet many of us believe these efforts are doomed to failure. What nonsense, according to The Guardian’s Chris Goodall
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader →
At work the other day someone got an email with a simple math problem. Nobody could solve it, nobody, but me that is. I thought it was pretty simple. I am no math genius, but it was my favorite…
December 1, 2008 - Anti-Necktie →