Just a heads up that I’ll probably be installing the Movable Type 3.0 beta on this site within the next few days so if things start going weird, you’ll know why :-). I, unfortunately, wasn’t in the first (closed) round of testing (like they said I was going to be — I never got a confirmation email back) but I did get the email for this round and will be downloading it later today.
Month: April 2004
What if Microsoft really did run cars?
You’ve probably heard the old joke about if Microsoft made cars, but what if, in modern computerized cars, MS’s operating system was running it? It’s starting to in some cars, and I’d hate to have this happen on the road. Thanks to Cousin Pat for the link.
Who’s doing the work in Iraq?
Finally got my image uploading working (Image Magick wasn’t playing nice on the new host, so I’m using NetPBM). I got this sent to me a while back by my cousin, who’s husband is in Iraq as we speak:
I bet it feels like sandpaper on your ass
“ShitBegone toilet paper is a quality product that exemplifies your attitude and approach to life.” So basically, if you don’t mind if your TP isn’t nice and soft (basically, if you’re a single guy, or stocking up for the office bathrooms), you can get 96 rolls for $44.99. Via BB.
Why I will always support the EFF
They’re going after problematic patents that are just a pain for the Web as a whole. Full Story.
Keyboard Furniture
I need to get me one of these for my office: A German company is offering $90 stools shaped like giant ESC keys: “the perfect pouf for all victims of the new media collapse!” Link via BB.
There are advantages to having a limp winky
Especially if you’re using Viagra:
In celebration of the sixth anniversary of the launch of Viagra (sildenafil citrate), Pfizer Inc today announced the launch of an innovative new savings program called The Value Card for Viagra. The new program offers men a convenient way to get a free Viagra prescription every time they fill six eligible prescriptions.
Full Story from PRBop.
People Love Their iPods Too Much
Especially when they’ll consider paying $195 for this (can’t you almost buy a new iPod for that?). Link via Waxy.
Why didn’t I think of this?
Oh that’s right — because I don’t own any goats (at least not since I was about 5 years old).
An eastern Ohio farmer has a unusual solution for those who are plagued by overgrown brush and multifloral rose bushes – a “rent-a-goat” program.
About eight years ago, Carol Kennedy received two pygmy goats from her brother-in-law for brush control on her farm. Within two years, the goats had eaten enough brush to clear a pasture. Because she was pleased with the results, Kennedy decided to go into the goat business.
All he wanted was some beer
The man agreed to surrender to the police and SWAT team surrounding his home, but he needed to grab a beer first.