Nov 14 2007
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…
Nov 08 2007
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.
Thanks, Liz!
Aug 05 2007
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.
Aug 03 2007
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…
Aug 01 2007
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.
Jul 23 2007
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:
May 14 2007
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.
May 10 2007
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.
