Archive for the tag 'general'

Nov 14 2007

Leaving 9Rules

A month late, sure, but better late than never…

Some of you remember that I joined the 9Rules network a while ago. At the beginning of October, 9Rules members got an e-mail advertising a new membership agreement.

After talking it out in Clubhouse, we made participating either in the private member area…

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Nov 08 2007

omgwtf Bill Bryson

I’m not cool enough for Bill Bryson to sign his new book near where I live, but Liz is that cool.

And she’s also so cool that she sent me a signed copy.

Bryson's new book   Bill Bryson's signature

Thanks, Liz!

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Nov 01 2007

R.I.P. Tiny

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Tiny helps us play Scrabble

1990(?)-2007

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Aug 05 2007

100,000 spams later

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Yesterday, Akismet passed the 100,000 spam mark on my blog. It was just about a year ago that I hit 10,000 spams, but the rate has only been growing.

Thanks to Akismet, which, despite its foibles, is a great service.

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Aug 03 2007

Makes it easy…

Well, one way to get me to switch to Linux is for Windows to refuse to install on my new machine.

Vista, even though can clearly see all of my hard drives, says “Windows is unable to find a system volume that meets its requirements.” The hell? OK, to Google we…

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Aug 01 2007

Online quizzes as an unreliable diagnosis

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Dr. Myers pointed me to a short online quiz, purportedly based on a ostensibly authoritative test by a Cambridge psychologist. Somehow, I doubt it’s that accurate, but it was a curious way to spend 5 minutes.

A non-serious aspergers test

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Jul 23 2007

New computer plans

It’s that time again: I’m planning out a new workstation for myself. Those of you who have seen this since the beginning my remember my first foray into PC-building (not to mention its disastrous consequences).

Here’s my just-ordered layout:

Case
LIAN LI PC-V2000Bplus II Black Aluminum Server Computer Case
This massive aluminum server case from…

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May 14 2007

Woohoo!

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Well, I’ve officially been hired as a full-time employee (”Applications Programmer”) at the university. Schweet.

Now I’m off to Missoula, Montana until Friday.

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May 10 2007

42nd Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies

Today, I leave for University of Western Michigan for the 42 Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies. I’m presenting on Saturday. I’m also going to the Bells Brewery.

A full report when I get back.

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