September 1, 2010


"But oftentimes I'm asked: Why? Why do you care what happens outside of America?"
George W. Bush



"Only an idiot would fight a war on two fronts. Only the heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Idiots would fight a war on twelve fronts."
— Ambassador Londo Mollari (Peter Jurasik), "Babylon 5" (1994)



I never let schooling interfere with my education.
Mark Twain



  • A local ordinance in Atwoodville, Connecticut prohibits people from playing Scrabble while waiting for a politician to speak.
  • The state legislature in North Dakota has rejected a proposal to erect signs specifically warning motorists not to throw human waste onto the road side. Maintenance workers report at least 20 incidents of road crews being "sprayed with urine after rupturing urine-filled plastic bottles that became swollen in the hot sun." Opponents of the measure say they're afraid the signs would discourage tourism.
  • Found on Axius Sno-Off Automobile Windshield cover: "Caution: Never drive with the cover on your windshield."
  • Found a box of Tampax Tampons: "Remove used tampon before inserting a new one."
  • Found on a box of Kellogg's Pop-Tarts: "Warning: Pastry Filling May Be Hot When Heated"



  • Find people who share your values, and you'll conquer the world together.
    John Ratzenberger



    TRIVIA

    Matter that does not enter chemical reactions is described as what?



    In the ancient days and still used today there was a two way window. What is it called?



  • A user will find any interface design intuitive...with enough practice.
  • Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (P)anic
  • Bad or missing mouse driver. Spank the cat [Y/N]?
  • Be aware of Programmers who carry screwdrivers.
  • Best file compression around: "DEL *.*" = 100% compression



  • “The world’s online marketplace.”



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