Monthly Archives: May 2007

Parallels Desktop geekiness

Well, a while back, I told you I bought Parallels Desktop for my Mac.  Then I said I wasn’t too impressed.  Well, since then some time has elapsed.  And I’ve tried and failed to get some things working.  But this … Continue reading

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how I spent Mother’s Day 2007

Here is how I spent Mother’s Day 2007: called Mom (and Dad) and chatted for a while ate breakfast at The Egg and I (whose motto on the wall is “Mom always said to have a good breakfast”) rode my … Continue reading

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diversity of commuting methods

I just wanted to mention that in the first 4 days of last week, I used 4 different ways to get to work.  Sunday (yes, I needed to go in to work a couple hours on Sunday to get caught … Continue reading

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Wheeee!: Awesome Tube Slide Should Replace Stairs – Gizmodo

Here’s another feature that my dream home will have: Wheeee!: Awesome Tube Slide Should Replace Stairs – Gizmodo Oh, you’re not aware of my plans for a dream home?  It will feature: photovoltaic solar passive solar heat and hot water … Continue reading

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the most modifiers of any soft drink name

I am currently drinking a “Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper.”  That’s a Dr. Pepper with 3 modifiers: diet, cherry, and vanilla.  I’ve never heard of a soft drink with 3 modifiers until now.  Can you think of one with 4?

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Brothers BBQ

News flash: Brothers BBQ has just surpassed KT’s for the title of Todd’s Favorite Barbecue Restaurant.

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the iPod Shuffle has changed my life

Many of you already know – or can guess – that I’ve always thought there should be a soundtrack for my life. Well, now I have it. Today’s Sunday, and I’m spending the morning doing a variety of chores and … Continue reading

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guacamole = testicle sauce

I just learned that “guacamole” is Nahautl (the language of the Aztecs) for “testicle sauce”. http://www.babylon.com/definition/ahuacatl/Spanish http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guacamole

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Boing Boing: Secret AACS numbers, the photoshopped edition

Have you read about this whole “AACS numbers” thing?  It may just be a historical milestone in digital content rights, and it’s happening right now. Boing Boing: Secret AACS numbers, the photoshopped edition

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