I can’t remember the last time I saw the word “lucre” without “filthy.” Even then, it’s generally ironic, as in, “All right! Filthy lucre!”
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I’m going to have to go with personal letter-writing on paper for “original” social media. Or maybe clay tablets.
@ThisIsTrue I’m going to have to go with personal letter-writing on paper for “original” social media. Or maybe clay tablets.
Um…is it really necessary to recall *cheese* for undeclared milk?
Um…is it really necessary to recall *cheese* for undeclared milk?
Just heard a muzak version of, I kid you not, “Gangsta’s Paradise.”
Just heard a muzak version of, I kid you not, “Gangsta’s Paradise.”
Massively cool video of a rocket’s shock wave destroying a sundog (rainbow-like halo effect)
Massively cool video of a rocket’s shock wave destroying a sundog (rainbow-like halo effect)
via @BadAstronomer
I actually burst out laughing when I saw a spam consisting of the phrase “some random words here” repeated 300 times.
I actually burst out laughing when I saw a spam consisting of the phrase “some random words here” repeated 300 times.
Remembering the good old days before PulseAudio, when sound on Linux actually WORKED.
Remembering the good old days before PulseAudio, when sound on Linux actually WORKED.
Ugh. New corollary: You don’t *sneeze* into the wind, either.
Ugh. New corollary: You don’t *sneeze* into the wind, either.
I want to mash up “Flogging Molly” & “WALL-E,” but that sounds so sad. #MusicMonday
I want to mash up “Flogging Molly” & “WALL-E,” but that sounds so sad. #MusicMonday
Ah, so the official WordPress app for Android is based on & replacing WpToGo. That’s why it seemed so familiar.
Ah, so the official WordPress app for Android is based on & replacing WpToGo. That’s why it seemed so familiar.
If homeopathy worked, wouldn’t water filters actually make things worse? Not to mention sewage treatment…
If homeopathy worked, wouldn’t water filters actually make things worse? Not to mention sewage treatment…
Dropped my phone & watched it break into 3 pieces…then realized it was just the back cover coming off & battery falling out. *whew!*
Dropped my phone & watched it break into 3 pieces…then realized it was just the back cover coming off & battery falling out. *whew!*
Worth remembering: Your fandom is not Fandom.
Worth remembering: Your fandom is not Fandom.
You know you’re in California when your neighbors barbecue regularly in the middle of winter.
You know you’re in California when your neighbors barbecue regularly in the middle of winter.
Implementing Secure File Uploads
SANS Institute: 8 Basic Rules to Implement Secure File Uploads
Twitter is never having to say TL;DR
Twitter is never having to say TL;DR
It’s almost 2010. Why do OK/Cancel boxes STILL pop up while I’m typing & accept my “input”? I’m not sure what I just confirmed. Or canceled.
It’s almost 2010. Why do OK/Cancel boxes STILL pop up while I’m typing & accept my “input”? I’m not sure what I just confirmed. Or canceled.
Computer needed for project X: I’m going to lock up today!
Me: I’m going to focus on project X today! Computer needed for project X: I’m going to lock up today! Me: Argh!
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OK, after 3½ hours stuck at 74%, I think I can assume chkdsk is stalled. *grumble*
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Chkdsk round 3 is at 55% on Stage 5 of 5. Going to call it a night & hope my PC runs tomorrow.
I have been at the mall for 20 minutes and I’m already overwhelmed. The children’s choir singing “Holly Jolly Christmas” isn’t helping.
I have been at the mall for 20 minutes and I’m already overwhelmed. The children’s choir singing “Holly Jolly Christmas” isn’t helping.
I’m not sure light drizzle counts as “wind and rain,” but since I’d like to have water next year, I’ll take what I can get.
I’m not sure light drizzle counts as “wind and rain,” but since I’d like to have water next year, I’ll take what I can get.