2/29/08 is Leap Day.

This Friday, February 29 2008, is a Leap Day. Get the candles out. 4 million worldwide will get to celebrate a birthday for the first time in 4 years.

Barack in Ohio

I'm from Ohio. Cleveland to be exact. Ohio's primary election is an important milestone for Barack Obama. Well, I guess it is for Hillary too.

Ohio voters, support Obama. I'm counting on Ohio voters to do the right thing. Yes you can. If fact, you must. We're all counting on you.

John McCain: No, You Can't

Bulldog for President!

john.he.is

This is one scary m*therf*cker. Please, no.

Microsoft Buys Danger

Steve, you can have Yahoo. I don't really care. But the Sidekick, now that's another story. I'm a big Sidekick fan; Microsquish...

So news comes today that Microsoft is buying Danger, the makers of the Sidekick. Bummer dewd. The party's over now.

Online Date Conversion widget

Sometime, just sometimes, you need to convert date formats. Now there's an online date conversion web site.

Go for it!

Yes We Can

The choice is quite simple. Very clear.

Microsoft & Yahoo

I can hear it now: "OK. We cry 'Uncle'. MSN and Live together ain't worth sh*t. We'll just buy our way into the internet and be done with it."

Scientology is a dangerous cult!

The Church of Scientology isn't a church nor a religon. It's a dangerous cult. They're a brainwashing cult.

Are you listening Tom? Don't fall for it Will!

Dear Santa...

I know, I know. Every year I pester you with promises of vastly improved behavior in exchange for yet-another-too-good-be-true gift (that I really don't need, yet alone deserve). And every demand, errr, "request", is more undeserving, selfish, and flagrant than the last. Insult to injury, I hate Xmas, ain't a Christian, and misbehave no matter what I say or unwrap 25dec.

That said, let me state here and now, before man and beast, "I'm a new person." And I really, REALLY mean it this time. From the bottom of my heart. I do.

"Why this sudden epithany?" you ask. "Has Little Elmer seen the error of his ways and truly reformed? Have my prayers finally been answered? Has the little m'fucker finally matured and grown up?"

Nah. But I found this totally kewl toy I want someone else to buy me. I'm broke cuz this new mortgage is breakin' my back. Come on Nick, help a brotha out: http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/audio/a02a/?cpg=67H

Watch the video. Groove to the soundz. Imagine the delight it will bring to me and all those within earshot. The hits, the radio play, going platinum, the adoring fans 'round the world, the freaky groupies waiting backstage, ...

Whadda ya say? Can I, can I? P-L-E-A-S-E...

Web site tips & tricks: SEO, page rank, et al.

For the last year or so I've been helping friends tweak their web sites. Cleaning up HTML, developing templates & boilerplate, renaming things; all with high page rank in mind. It's something I affectionately call "godfathering".

I just wrote several web pages on web site design., translating pages into other languages for free, and using Blogger to host photos. It's not an exhaustive tell-all by any means but a concise intro to the subject. Heck, if I tell too much I'll lose my advantage!

I trust that there's something of interest to most.

I wish my web site was this kewl!

This is what I call a really neat site. Doesn't do anything but waste time, bandwidth, and brain cells!

What time is it? 666!

So y'all know how I feel about 666 and barcodes, right?

Well someone commented:

"Everyone focuses on the number 666. The logic goes that when the shit hits the fan (Book of Revelation) no one will be able to do commerce without the mark of the beast on one's right hand or forehead. Error one: barcodes are on boxes of corn flakes, bottles of shampoo, and six-packs of beer, not on people. I can buy any of these items with a twenty dollar bill, no UPC tattoo required. Not that barcode tattoos aren't popular"
This made me laugh.......mainly because you said also "Nut jobs who don't know jackshit about barcodes"
Well in this sense, you are a "nutjob" who doesnt know jackstuff about the Bible
Its not "no one in the world" will be able to do commerce.....its "no one in that area" which will be made up of 10 nations total
The mark in the forehead is NOT a barcode or chip or anything like that.....it the surrender of ones MIND and WILL to the allegiance to the antichrist
The Mark in the hand could VERY WELL be like the verichip, it does not have to contain the numbers 666 in it.....666 is the number of the name of either the antichrist or the false religious leader who is also mentioned in revelation 13
And though it would not be hard to have an entire area convert to digital currency as opposed to paper currency, this will probably not be the case.......it says all must have the mark OR the name of the antichrist OR the number of his name......in this light, all one would have to do is Swear Allegiance to this nation and its king/leader, and they are marked in their forehead
So is it gonna be a barcode? probably NOT......but dont talk down on the Truth of the Bible when you dont even know what it says
Have a great day,
Teejae

And s/he calls me a nutjob...

The good ol' FBI. J. Edgar must be so proud!

Mr. Hoover, your old running buddies are doing their awful best to make you proud. Problem is, their best just ain't good enough.

Want proof? This story about how agents can setup a wiretap but they can't pay their damn phone bill! Who needs a lawyer with bozos like this on the job?

G1G1 didn't cut it!

The G1G1 program sends XO computers overseas. How? You buy one and another gets sent overseas. Rich Americans subsidize donations internationally. Sounds good, right?

I thought so. It sounded so good, Azalea Software got two and two were to be donated. Would have been great if the bozos at XO spent the extra couple of dollars and had FedEx require a signature.

Read the rest of the story here.

If you design microwaves...

Call me late to the party. Heck, I'll even confess to being a Luddite when it comes to microwave ovens. But the last place I rented and my new condo both suffer from the same fundamental design flaw.

When I walk into the kitchen I shouldn't have to hunt and search for the "Clear" button. And when I walk into a dark kitchen the light should be obvious and easy to find.

It's not Christmas without a brawl, ehhh?

Christmas in Jerusalem. What could be more serene and festive, ehhh? How about priests fighting?

Brilliant! (or should I say "tnaillirB")

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Tibet is a thorn in Beijing's side. A noble cause celebre headed by a guy the world just loves. The Dalai Lama arm wrestles with the Communists. The Party wants to control HHDL's reincarnation. The whole world's watching.

This piece is a good overview. To know the man is to laugh about PRC's arrogance while crying over the distraction.

Om mani padme hum.

What I woke to this morning

Let's see: I'm buying a condo, my Mom is coming tomorrow, Lisa's leaving tomorrow, Azalea is an S Corp. and it's the end of the year, and I'm buying a condo.

And this is what greets me when I go out to my car today. Fortunately I spotted it before it became an all out flat. At the most inopportune time. On the way to signing the papers. In the rain. Late.

One Laptop Per Child now shipping!

I order not one but two One Laptop Per Child computers through the Give One Get One program.

Why two? Well, four actually. Because the XO computer has built-in mesh networking and what I call social computing tools. You need two to talk to each other. It's like Santa bringing you one walkie-talkie or even a pair if you're an only child in the middle of nowhere.

Rumor has it they're shipping today. I can't wait! And this is my birthday week too!

No more Dalai Lamas?

As if the idea the Chinese can dictate and regulate one's reincarnation isn't outlandish enough comes word that His Holiness the Dalai Lama is talking about redefining the succession of Dalai Lamas and perhaps ending the chain with him. His recent remarks reported here are cause for pause.

I for one always thought HHDL would be with us. I selfishly assumed that I would be able to study with him whenever I wanted, now or in the future.

Don't Forget Burma.

Gotta love the web. I just submitted a photo to Don't Forget Burma. Let's hope the military dictators use the web and listen to our pleas.

Vatican Snubs His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Well. The Pope is a coward. Bowing to pressure from Beijing, he won't meet with HHDL. when he's in Italy. Seems kissing China's butt is more important than doing the right thing.

So much for "liberation theology" ehhh?

The *Best* craigslist W4M Ad Ever!

This may well be the best craigslist W4M ad ever. Witty as all get out!

Thanksgiving Day

T'giving is one of my favorite holidays. Family-oriented, breaks the week up nicely, inclusive and feel good, and with food at its center. Spiritual if one wants but not overtly Christian. Nowadays being vegan/vegetarian doesn't even raise eyebrows. What more could you ask?

Well, how about a recipe for turkey stuffing? I did this PDF for an employee who found herself home for the holidays without a clue in the world as to how to cook a turkey. Meanwhile my kids have informed me that they are only interested in a Betty Crocker, Norman Rockwell, mainstream, non-nouvelle dinner. "No wild mushrooms" seems to be their battle cry. The good news is that my estranged 18 yr old son is schedule to grace us with his presence. Now if he'd only cop to enlisting in the Marines before he reports 08dec.

Meanwhile I did a little audio poem for the holiday season. Cute yet disturbing.

Free cellphone ringtones!

Like I don't have enough to do, I've been making free cellphone ringtones. Putting my iPod Belkin microphone to good use. That and WavePad.

Time? I ain't got no time. We're gearing up for Crystal Reports 2008 which features our barcode software bundled in with the upsale coming to us. And the news of the week is me buying a condo. Or as Marci said, "I guess Hell froze over." Not just any condo but one around the corner, one that's the whole top floor of a building, one with a full-on view of the city, a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, formal dining room, 2 balconies and a private deck, big ass, one owner condo.

But meanwhile, there's them ringtones...

Vows Taken

The part of my trip to Bloomington I haven't talked about was taking refuge. Sorta like getting baptised by the Pope. The funny thing is that I've watched the video a couple of times and I swear I hear something else. Guess that's what they mean by direct transmission.

Ben says I'm a card carrying Buddhist now.

Crystal Reports 2008 now does barcodes!

Crystal Reports 2008 supports barcodes. The Crystal Reports 2008 press release doesn't come out and say it but we all know that Crystal 2008 uses Azalea Software's barcode fonts.

Azalea has shipped a User Function Library (UFL) for Crystal Reports for many years, but now our barcode fonts are now tightly woven into the fabric of Crystal.

Tell me; does it get any better than this? I don't think so!

FM3 in today's NY Times

Shout out to FM3 who made today's NY Times article on the avant-garde music scene in China.

I'm a big fan of their Buddha Machine and was glad to see a sample on the site.

[note: the management is not responsible for any correlations between the Times coverage of the Buddha Machine and recent events in Bloomington IN.]

Pilgrimage to India(na)

This is my third time hearing His Holiness the Dalai Lama speak (Vancouver & San Francisco, now Bloomington) and the second teaching. This one is on The Lamp For the Path to Enlightenment. First time I'm seeing him w/o Lisa.

I quickly realized that the two previous trips were easy. This one has been a true pilgrimage, not a vacation. How so?

For starters I had a list of work and domestic things I really wanted to get done before I left. Oh I got the list done and then some. Missed my flight thanks to a security checker who thought she was a docent. Chatty don't cut it when you're trying to make a plane. The happy ending was an American Airlines staff member who got me on a redeye without a change fee (as in one hundred dollars plus the difference in airfare). She'd read about the Dalai Lama's visit and cut me major slack.

I'm changing planes in Dallas-Fort Worth, snag chai at Starbucks, and what's my barista's name? Om. Yep, I asked just to make sure. Land at DFW and the brother at Thrifty and I strike up a conversation and before I know it I have a free upgrade.

Bloomington is in Indiana. And Indiana appears to be white. Quite white. Beautiful campus though. I missed the morning session the first day and found the afternoon session lacking in focus. Or perhaps it was me, having not slept much en route. Then again I heard others mumbling about "not getting it" too. All was saved when Robert Thurmon spoke in the evening. a.) he's Uma's dad b.) he's a reknown Buddhist scholar c.) he's been haning with HHDL for years and d.) he was a wicked sense of humor.

Today's sessions were great. In many ways they picked up where the San Francisco teachings left off (In Praise of Dependent Origination). Did I mention I'm in love with Thupten Jinpa, the Dalai Lama's translator? For many of us he's the voice of His Holiness.

Sidenote: I met the development person from the Tibetan Nun Project here. The funny thing is that I had to come to IN to meet someone who lives and works in Seattle.

One more day and then back to Skeedattle for this one. The good news is that I feel more focused about resuming an active practice than I have in months.

Om mani padme hum.

It's all about MySpace backgrounds

I noticed that an awful lot of people were visiting my wallpaper images page. Not to break my arm patting myself on the back but they are nice pictures. But I began to follow the links in my site's log file and found an awful lot of links to MySpace.

Following these links proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that a buncha folks are using my photos as the background for the MySpace site. The Om image and the Chicago skull seem to be popular ones.

Since there's no way to beat 'em (not that I'd want to), I quickly decided to join 'em. So I did. I put up a page of custom MySpace background images. If you want a photo for MySpace page, here they are.

Thoughts on Burma

Two things I saw that provide insight on events in Burma: one written by U Thant's son and another written by Yale's Buddhist chaplain.

Let's not forget the monks in Burma

This story about how the Burmese military mistreated protesting monks doesn't surprise me. It saddens me deeply but what do you expect from tyrants?

The jailers are more the victim than the monks. They too suffer from fear and ignorance. The absurdity of them insisting that the monks are no longer sangha rivals the Chinese trying to dictate how and when Tibetans reincarnate. Don't these people understand and appreciate the power of the Three Jewels?

Knaves...

Fortune cookies

I read an article in the NY Times about fortune cookies. Seems some folks are uncomfortable when they don't get a cliched, pseudo-Confucian qwip.

I guess the new ones don't lend themselves to putting "...in bed" or "...dot com" at the end to elicit a half-hearted laugh from one's co-diners.

That's why I wrote my own fortune cookie widget. With it, you're guaranteed to get something atypical. OK, weird.

"This government does not torture people."

Oh we don't torture P.O.W.'s ehhh? Let's ask those held against their will in Guantanamo Bay that question. On live TV. In prime time.

I dare ya Dubya.

HHDL in Bloomington

I've never been to Bloomington IN but I have a reason to go now. In fact, I'm excited to go to Bloomington!

Support the Burmese Protesters!

Azalea Software is supporting the protesters in Burma (Myanmar). You should too.

The monks are right. The people united will never be defeated. Clearly a need to smash the state if there ever was one. Put your money where your heart is. Speak out!

Here's another way to support the protesters in Burma.

More About Burma

Again, as I stated in my last post, as a leftist and a Buddhist I'm outraged by what the military rulers are doing in Burma. The monks and nuns (sangha) are the moral voice of Burma and can not be ignored.

For up-to-date news try The Democratic Voice of Burma and this Facebook group about Burma.

I haven't tried to contact the Myanmar embassy in Washington DC but here's their contact info. The principal U.S. Embassy official is Shari Villarosa, the Chargé d'Affaires. The only email I could find is: ConsularRangoo@state.gov and FAX: (95)-(1)-650-306 and (95)-(1)-650-480.

Burma

As a Buddhist I seek refuge in the three jewels: the Buddha, the Dharma, and the sangha (monks and nuns). I cry when I read reports of the repressive regime in Burma (sic) attacking and killing sangha.

Yes, the military leaders of Burma are fascists. Yes, they must be removed. Yes, the sangha are the moral force in this police state. That is why the citizens formed human chains around the protesting monks and nuns. The Burmese military's actions are all too reminescent of the Chinese government's repression of Tibetans.

Love and compassion. Buddhism is the religon of love and compassion. Let us all pray that the forces of good once again triumph over evil.

As long as there is space, I seek refuge in the three jewels: the Buddha, the Dharma, and the sangha towards the enlightenment of all sentient beings through love and compassion Om mani padme hum.

Two Words

I have just two words to share with you: "Jena Six"

Sen. Kerry is a pussy!

So someone questions Sen. Kerry and is tasered by Univ of Florida police. My question is: why didn't Kerry stop this thug behavior? Because he's another ruling class pig that's why. He's no reformer, no liberal. Just another punk ass bitch. Here's the proof. Pussy.

Photo of the Day gallery

Like I need yet-another-project. Now I'm doing a photo of the day gallery. Not that I take a breath taking must see picture each and every day but I wanted a stack of snapshots so here it is.

Mt. Rainier & the Dalai Lama

Perhaps mountains are the theme of this post:

This year's 728 Club hike was outstanding. Picture perfect, no one fell, and the oven performed flawlessly. Proof? Look no further than here for proof positive.

Meanwhile our less favorite fascists have decided to regulate reincarnation. Gee, I wonder which Tibetan monk this absurd law is trying to reign in??? Beijing vs. HHDL, who do ya think has more power? Place yer bets. My money's on that lama guy as my kids call him.

NY Times article

Read this article because it's important.

Karl Rove, gone!

Ding dong the witch is dead! Karl Rove, outta there! Who's next?? Dubya???

You love Google? I love Google too!

Hats off to this fellow for doing a Google cheat sheet. The world can't have enough of Google, ehhh?

The Buddha Machine

Looks like the New York Times thinks they're hip. Or at least they got around to discovering the Buddha Machine.

Welcome to the club.

Georgetown, oh Georgetown

It's a STENCIL!!!

Jones Soda labels

Years ago I was honored to have 3 of my photos selected to be on Jones Soda labels. I'm back to my old tricks, submitting pictures on their site again.

Check it out.

Whatchu lookin' at?

Read and Believe

7-Eleven Kwik E Mart in Seattle

The Simpsons Movie is coming out and the 7-Eleven by Seattle Center is now a Kwik E Mart! And yes, I do have pictures of it.

Yeah. I'm back in Boston. And it's Friday the 13th!

And this in from China

I'm not going for any bad puns or cheap plays on words for this one. Damn story stands on its own.

07/07/07

Yes, today's date is 07/07/07.

Scooter Libbey

So lemme get this straight: Scooter Libby does less time than Paris Hilton. Impeach the man. Now!

Do you like clocks? I like clocks.

You might like clocks too. I love 'em but don't wear a watch. Go figure.

Meanwhile Poodwaddle's World Clock a.) blew me away first thing in the morning on a Monday and b.) gave me a newfound respect for Flash. Check it out for yourself

Aging in Place

As we age, gracefully or otherwise, our lives change. Sometimes our homes and offices don't accomodate us well. My old pal Louis Tenenbaum has the vision and foresight to work on universal design and aging in place issues. Check out his web site for details.

Having lived with Lisa during her double knee replacement I became sensitized adaptive design issues. Walkers and small bathrooms with doors on the shower. Need I say more? Getting the accessible room in a hotel on a couple of occasions was an eye opener too.

Go, read Louis' site.

Godzilla vs. King Kong

So which one is Godzilla and which one is King Kong? do we know yet?

Yes, I'm a nerd. Are you?

Yep. I'm a nerd. I' can even tell you how and why.

I've confessed to the white sock thing before. The above page discusses it in a bit more detail.

Demo in the hood & canned charity

Two things: the quickening pace of demo in my neighborhood and a constructive charity event like no other I've ever seen.

The Starter Wife & Wikipedia

I caught the first 10 minutes of The Starter Wife just now. Yawn...

Imagine my surprise when I Googled it to learn the origin of the term and stumbled across this Wikipedia article. Obviously a plant by the marketing flaks.

Sooooo, I took it upon myself to "edit" it a bit. Let's see how long my "improvements" stay up.

Talk about sleazy "social network marketing".

Speaking of clocks...

... and who isn't these days? Tick tock, tick tock,...

Origami

I'm not one for passing on YouTube clips but this one is a little, errr, unique. Yes folks, you too can make a origami vagina. Yes, you read right. Worth watching all the way through. It only gets better.

Black face comedy

How far we've come. How far we have to go.

Creationism

The last two paragraphs go far in explaining why this country is in the sad shape it is today. My kids just realized how few Americans believe in basic science, as if "belief" is necessary.

As Benjo sez, if ya don't believe in evolution, the scientific method, and modern technology you don't get to go to emergency rooms, get operations, or enjoy the other benefits of contemporary society.

Days in each month

Do you have trouble remembering how many days are in each month? When I say "September" or "July" do you know what the last day is?

And don't give me that "Thirty days hath September..." sh*t. If I could remember the damn poem I could remember the number of days in a given month!

The answer lies in you hand, or should I say on top of your hand. In my family we learned a trick that's shown here.

One down, how many more to go?

Evangelist Jerry Falwell is dead. Who's next?

Seattle: where to go, drink, eat, & play

JetCityOrange now sports several pages about Seattle: getting around, where to eat & drink, what to do, and even Seattle trivia.

Anyone have any suggestions or feedback?

When I'm 64...

JB sent this video to me. I never was much of a Who fan but this rendition makes my heart skip a beat. Perhaps it's cuz I have the distinct honor and pleasure of growing old myself. Well, at least physically old.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama in San Francisco

I put together a (very) short video of HHDL in San Francisco a couple of weeks ago. Lisa & I went down for a two day teaching. I'm in love with the man.

Attention number freaks: 128-bit integers!!!

Dewd. Got yer 128-bit integer yet? Don't be left behind!

I gots mine. B3 38 95 72 08 AA 2A 8B 28 06 D3 12 EB FB 09 7C

Can you spell "DMCA"?

Look for more frequent posts

They're gonna happen. Prepare yourself.

Do ya love fortune cookies? Well, do ya??

If ya do, then this may be the online fortune cookie for you. One at a time, as an RSS feed, or embed it into your web pages. It's a free fortune cookie server.

Enjoy!

Attention all number freaks!

Homegirl Nancy passed this one on:

At three minutes and four seconds after 2 AM on the 6th of May this
year, the time and date will be 02:03:04 05/06/07.

Mark your calendar. Set your watches.

HHDL in SF

Lisa & I came to SF to hear HHDL teach. Deep stuff. And as an added bonus I finally got to hear the Gyuto Monks perform.

Whoa...

Renting a car

I go online and reserve a rental car. I give them my name, dates and time of pickup and dropoff, credit card info, address and phone, whatever they ask for. And I've rented from them for years.

So what's the first thing they do? Ask me all of this again and type. And type. And type some more. I swear it would be faster if I walked up to the counter cold and did it from scratch. Tell me how technology is helping either side here.

Barcodes yet again

When will the madness stop? Is there no end in site? Enuf with the bar codes all ready.

And now this: barcodes & Gitmo

When spam = 666

You just know it's gonna be a good day when you open your Gmail and notice how much spam you've gotten.

Yep, the Devil's been writin' to me agin...

Spam. It just keeps getting funnier & funnier.

Ahhhh, spam. The digital kind, not the tinned meat product. I gave up mammels 30-odd years ago. I wish the email variety would shun me.

If nothing else the subject lines give me cause for pause:
  Have jellyfish the calamity
  To be poultry
  And of salvation
  So what
  Even FBI agents must get a degree first, read how
  Re: you hangable
  FW: jujube provider
  Or shave an salamander
  The power of a dumb idea
  He flouts it joyfully.
  on confucian the jellyfish
  Is your dick like a scared turtle
  ensconce drapery
  Fine, i won't tell them
  be altitude
  Of course, this practice may get you shot, bitten by a dog or arrested.
  so true
  Bring back that fresh PC feeling
  Go be zoroastrian

Hey, I just throw it out. I don't write it!

Don't look Billy. Cover your eyes

And you want me to put this in my mouth? Besides, I wanted Mary Anne. Ginger would have been waaaay too high maintenance on that island.

Appropriate in that Coleman and I are going to NYC next week. I've always thought the sidewalks in The Big Apple were vacuums that sucked the change outta yer pockets.

Going to Boston too. Lobster at Summer Shack, hangin' with old homies, and buying art in New York. Long live JetBlue!

Who are you people?

From a recent Newsweek poll: Nearly half (48 percent) of the public rejects the scientific theory of evolution; one-third (34 percent) of college graduates say they accept the Biblical account of creation as fact. Seventy-three percent of Evangelical Protestants say they believe that God created humans in their present form within the last 10,000 years; 39 percent of non-Evangelical Protestants and 41 percent of Catholics agree with that view.

Who the fuck are you people? 10,000 years! Morons...

Clever signs

We all know I love signs. LOVE 'EM. So it's no wonder that I love this web site.

A headline I never wanted to read

"Scientists Create Sheep That Are 15 Percent Human"

Well. I guess it could be worse. It could read "Scientists Create Humans That Are 15 Percent Sheep".

Oh wait. We already have those: born-again Republicans.

I gotta long way to go...

I was listening to Gary Dyson's version of The Heart Sutra and thought, just thought for a moment there, that I was getting it. Understanding it.

Sh*t. Sez to me I gotta long way to go.

The Episcopal Church supports gay rights!

Hats off to the Episcopal Church for standing up for gay rights! I've never been prouder of the church I grew up in. And I ain't even Christian any more.

We got audited.

Yes, the beaurocrats in Olympia decided in their infinite wisdom (sic) that Azalea Software deserved an audit. It seems they doubted we were paying enough sales and use tax into the state coffers. Right...

No, the bozo they sent out didn't send a letter in advance as he promised outlining what he was looking for and what he wanted us to prepare in advance. So we wasted a whole day doing the step'n'fetch it for this dude. What a waste. As if we're not going to strongly contest the $10K bill he left in his wake.

The best part was proving to him that no, we don't sell a lot of software in the state of Washington. Why? Because we sell a ton worldwide. No, we don't "manufacture" shrinkwrap products. Why? Cuz everyone buys off the net. As in ESD. Duh.

Chucklehead...

Bryan's new web site

Nothing makes a nerd happier than having one (or more) of his kids grow up to be nerds. Bryan's well on his way as evidence by his new web site, full of gadget reviews, game reviews, and movie reviews.

The best part? It ain't MySpace but a real web site.

Got Milk?

Amazon by ISBN-13

I love books. You probably do too.

While I love Amazon.com I must confess I use it as a research tool on my way to the Seattle Public Library or Elliott Bay Books. Gotta support those local bookstores. In some ways, to me Amazon is to books what IMDb is to Netflix: a reference tool.

Now you can search amazon.com by ISBN number. Kewl, hunh?

Southbound on I-5 This Morning

Halliburton

If Halliburton in Dubai = True Then
  Greed = Greed^2
Else
  news = False
End If

zonkdogfology, the word of the day

I love a good search engine like Google as much as the next guy. My pal here put a pig in the pipes. A GooglePig if you will.

Ha, ha. Funny, funny.

Random spam

These are subject lines from spam I've received recently. Honestly, I couldn't make this shit up even if I wanted to:

It is occult
acetylene magic
This Is Better Than 3 Wishes
distillate circuitry
Bin Laden Denounces Inclusion on Worst Dressed List
The very thick on the whole Planet.
go fatal
interconnected stocking
creators hold power
atoms and particles make u wonder
Porn stars recommend our drugs :)
candy bar torrential
require arrogance
If you die. Love continues.
Freddy Kruger wears Rolex Wana
fruitcake enchilada

Home Sweet Home

Sometimes it's the small things that turn a house into a home. Things like Tibetan prayer flags.

Truth stranger than...

Al Sharpton & Strom Thurmond related through slavery?!? Simultaneous with Louis Farrakhan's swan song!?!

I couldn't make this stuff up if I wanted to.

Is she single?

Like I said, is she single? Heck, must make another one!