Archive for February, 2006

Out with the old Neoconservatism

February 24, 2006

One of the architects of Neoconservatism says it doesn’t work and that it’s most fundamental flaw is trying to impose Democracy on a people that never wanted it and can’t handle it (read Iraq).Scotsman.com News – International – Neocon architect says: ‘Pull it down’

Me the people….

February 24, 2006

I hope for his sake and ours this is one of those Bushisms….
FOXNews.com – Politics News – Bush: Ports Deal Nothing to Worry About
“The more people learn about the transaction that has been scrutinized and improved by my government, the more they’ll be comforted that our ports will be secure,”
–President George W. Bush [...]

The “N” Word

February 23, 2006

Damon Wayans wants to trademark “Nigga” for a brand of clothes. While I agree he should not be allowed to do so (In this current culture it would be like trademarking “hello”), I think it’s being rejected for the wrong reason. The article calls it a derogatory term, and the trademark office is rejecting on [...]

Winter Cleaning

February 14, 2006

When there’s 20 inches of snow outside your door, you have nothing better to do than clean your house, and when I clean my office it’s like an archaeological expedition. I found this Cable Guide (you remember those days before digital cable when they actually printed the TV Lisitings and mailed them to you) from [...]

Coming to a Mac Near You

February 14, 2006

If you’ve seen “The Island” (no..didn’t miss much) this will be familair to you. Way cool touch screen…you’ll never need a mouse and keyboard again. Best news…Apple has allegedly patented this stuff. The article muses about a Tablet Mac. I think it’s too cool for that. I’m thinking new iMac circa 2010 with no keyboard [...]

Magnetic Personalities

February 14, 2006

From the Japanese version of Bare Back Mountain.

Top 30 Mac Mistakes

February 14, 2006

Right on list of the top 30 Mac mistakes…mainly by switchers (like yours truly). I must admit I made at least 7 of them…especially number 29 which I learned the hard way when I copied some Nirvana songs from my Power Book to my network storage and completely overwrote all the Nirvana songs that were [...]

Star Wars Valentines

February 11, 2006

Disturbing yet funny.
Something Awful

What the…?

February 11, 2006

Gayest 30GB 5G iPod cover. It has some major Star Wars characters rocking out. I’m as big a Star Wars geek as they come and even I wouldn’t buy this.

Uncle Owen Dead

February 11, 2006

RIP Phil Brown.

Rebelscum.com: Phil Brown Passes