I had to link this youtube video courtesy of NBC. It is apparently an uncensored version of a skit performed recently on SNL. What shocked me most is that it was funny. Yes, an SNL skit managed to elicit a laugh.
Note: may not be safe for work
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Monday, December 25, 2006
My Merry Christmas
Well, it's Christmas, and Talitha is in Milwaukee and I'm stuck in the bay area. Despite being home alone for Christmas, its not all that bad, though.
For one, one of the things I love about Christmas is cold weather, and snow, and unless you live in Denver, you probably are having A Bay Area Christmas. For example, as I type this post, its overcast at 46F in the Tri-valley, 36 and overcast in Milwaukee, and 37 and raining in West Lafayette, IN. Not exactly what Bing Crosby was singing about in "White Christmas". Oh, also Florida is getting Tornado-spawning Thunderstorms for Christmas - what a present!
Second, there are two football games in a row this afternoon, and I've got plenty of beer and junkfood in the house. Since Talitha is not here, she won't mind that I veg in front of the TV all afternoon.
Third, the Linux gods finally decided to cut me a break, and aligned the planets appropriately to get Xgl+Beryl working on my Athlon64 box. Believe it or not, it was _MUCH_ easier to to this with Gentoo than it was/is with Ubuntu.
Now my computer setup is not bad. I've got a 3-d enabled Linux desktop, using my USB Apple Keyboard and Mighty Mouse, and I've got all of that mapped to work properly with my MacBook via synergy. Now I just got to get nice looking X fonts.
All that gunk aside, despite spending the day alone, I most certainly didn't feel alone. Several IMs and phone calls from my beautiful wife, family, and friends really made my day. So to all my family and friends: Thank you and Merry Christmas.
For one, one of the things I love about Christmas is cold weather, and snow, and unless you live in Denver, you probably are having A Bay Area Christmas. For example, as I type this post, its overcast at 46F in the Tri-valley, 36 and overcast in Milwaukee, and 37 and raining in West Lafayette, IN. Not exactly what Bing Crosby was singing about in "White Christmas". Oh, also Florida is getting Tornado-spawning Thunderstorms for Christmas - what a present!
Second, there are two football games in a row this afternoon, and I've got plenty of beer and junkfood in the house. Since Talitha is not here, she won't mind that I veg in front of the TV all afternoon.
Third, the Linux gods finally decided to cut me a break, and aligned the planets appropriately to get Xgl+Beryl working on my Athlon64 box. Believe it or not, it was _MUCH_ easier to to this with Gentoo than it was/is with Ubuntu.
Now my computer setup is not bad. I've got a 3-d enabled Linux desktop, using my USB Apple Keyboard and Mighty Mouse, and I've got all of that mapped to work properly with my MacBook via synergy. Now I just got to get nice looking X fonts.
All that gunk aside, despite spending the day alone, I most certainly didn't feel alone. Several IMs and phone calls from my beautiful wife, family, and friends really made my day. So to all my family and friends: Thank you and Merry Christmas.
Friday, December 08, 2006
If you have visited digg.com recently, you've quite possibly come across articles posted under the Apple section about the Microsoft Zune. To those of you who keep digging these up, down, or sideways: PLEASE STOP.
Nobody wants to read about some Fanboi's blind hatred of an MP3 player, even if it is Microsoft's.
Similarly, no one wants to read "ZOMGWTFBBQ MY ZUNE IS TEH BEST" from either non-Zune owning Microsoft apologists, or Zune-owners trying to justify their purchases to themselves.
How about some articles that have real information?
Nobody wants to read about some Fanboi's blind hatred of an MP3 player, even if it is Microsoft's.
Similarly, no one wants to read "ZOMGWTFBBQ MY ZUNE IS TEH BEST" from either non-Zune owning Microsoft apologists, or Zune-owners trying to justify their purchases to themselves.
How about some articles that have real information?
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Oil Vey!
So I took my car for an oil change this morning before work at the Mazda dealership. Turns out I have a minor seal leak in my power steering pump, so they're ordering a new one to replace under warranty. No big deal, I pay for the service, grab my car and head to work. About a 1/2 of mile from work, I notice a strong oil smell, and smoke coming from my hood - definitely not something I would expect from a brand new car.
So, I pulled off the side of the road, popped the hood and of course, the engine compartment is covered in oil, and my crankcase is staring me with a big hole; the kind that says: "Where is my goddamn oil cap!". Of course, the crank case's question is really rhetorical. We all know where it is. It's sitting on top of the coolant tank, where everyone puts it when they're changing the oil. I'm pissed, I'm late for work, and worried about my car. I put cap back on, put on my BT headset and call the dealership as I drive back over the bay to have them fix it.
I surpressed my urge to be a real dick, because the manager was very apologetic and upset that it happened (and that the mechanic wouldn't apologize). They got me a rental for the day (another story), and the manager had the engine compartment cleaned, changed the oil again, and had the car detailed. After I went back to pick it up, I pointed out that the hood lining (heat shield) was stained (thanks for the tip, Eric!) and he said he would replace it.
So, despite the fact that I lost a couple hours of work which I've been making up this evening, and the fact that it happened to begin with, I think the manager handled it as best he could. However, they've got one more chance to give me hassle free service. The last time I brought it in, they failed to rotate my tires despite charging me for it, and I had to call them on it.
So, I pulled off the side of the road, popped the hood and of course, the engine compartment is covered in oil, and my crankcase is staring me with a big hole; the kind that says: "Where is my goddamn oil cap!". Of course, the crank case's question is really rhetorical. We all know where it is. It's sitting on top of the coolant tank, where everyone puts it when they're changing the oil. I'm pissed, I'm late for work, and worried about my car. I put cap back on, put on my BT headset and call the dealership as I drive back over the bay to have them fix it.
I surpressed my urge to be a real dick, because the manager was very apologetic and upset that it happened (and that the mechanic wouldn't apologize). They got me a rental for the day (another story), and the manager had the engine compartment cleaned, changed the oil again, and had the car detailed. After I went back to pick it up, I pointed out that the hood lining (heat shield) was stained (thanks for the tip, Eric!) and he said he would replace it.
So, despite the fact that I lost a couple hours of work which I've been making up this evening, and the fact that it happened to begin with, I think the manager handled it as best he could. However, they've got one more chance to give me hassle free service. The last time I brought it in, they failed to rotate my tires despite charging me for it, and I had to call them on it.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)