Monthly Archives: October 2007

Well, here’s the epitome of Web 2.0. It’s a fancy pants directory of Web 2.0 sites, done in Flash. And the UI is horrendous. To scroll through the apparently massive list, you click on the funky purple folder tab at … Continue reading →

At some point in the possibly distant future, I’m going to buy a new guitar. The last guitar I purchased was my 12-string Alvarez in 1999. I rarely play this guitar. I skimped on it, and I shouldn’t have. It … Continue reading →

This is possibly the most awesome news story I’ve read this year: Stallman Attacked by Ninjas. Yes, folks, Richard M. Stallman, known to several as the founder and leader of the Free Software Movement, was attacked by ninjas while taking … Continue reading →

Find out here. Post your score in the comments. I scored a 27, and quite frankly, I find that horrifying. Plus meme is a stupid word.

According to the LA Times, the wheels are turning on the forthcoming live action Star Wars series: “[Producer Rick] McCallum is interviewing writers for the [Star Wars] live-action series.” Here’s a tip for you, Rick: Stop the interviews. Hire Timothy … Continue reading →

You all know that I’m big Star Wars nerd, but you have to admit, this is pretty funny. Via Daring Fireball (who got it via John Welch).

Okay, since September 12, I have found four freaking slugs in my office/laundry room. I don’t know how they’re getting in or what they want from me, but I’m starting to get seriously freaked out. That is all.

Despite delays, false starts, and rumors to the contrary, it appears as though NBC is indeed prepping its adaptation of the British sitcom The IT Crowd for a midseason replacement. Looks like it will even feature Richard Ayoade, reprising his … Continue reading →

So it’s official: Leopard will ship on October 26. Great quote from Steve Jobs: “And everyone gets the ‘Ultimate’ version…” Compare and contrast. Apple has a nice, long, comprehensive list of new features here. Looks like a nice upgrade. Maybe … Continue reading →

This one’s for Tom. Via Think Christian: At Christianity Today, Roger Freet finds challenging spiritual insights in the music of Tool, a prog-rock band not known for their positive attitude toward Christianity. The Tool lyrics Freet’s chosen to highlight in … Continue reading →