Archive for July, 2006
House votes to ban the internet from schools, libraries
Not exactly, but they might as well have. By trying to censor what websites kids can and cannot visit, they’re basically cutting off access to any site that allows for social networking, which will soon enough include just about any website with any relevance. They [Read More]
And I just learned something else
When you change an LJ userpic keyword, any existing entries that used that pic will no longer display it. Duh. Everyone else knew that already except for me, I’m sure. I didn’t realize that the keywords literally defined what pic was displayed; I thought they [Read More]
Brick
Ben Folds Five’s “Brick” is about a couple dealing with abortion. Everyone knows that, right? I mean, the song came out nine years ago. I did not, not until yesterday. I was flipping through a book at Barnes & Noble called I Hate Myself and Want To [Read More]
The Toastie Show Has Been Canceled
Due to several years of low ratings and undisclosed backstage conflicts, The Toastie Show has been canceled. Producers say that, while they knew the show would always be a tough sell to mainstream audiences, they had hoped it would generate a cult following. Rumors abound [Read More]
The Volcano Has Been Retired
Back to the original title, The Toastie Show. New default icon. Same old Toastie. [Read More]
Flickr stats
Since Flickr has been one of my #1 time-killers over the past month, I thought I’d take note of some of my Flickr stats, so I can look back at some later point to see how things have progressed. Photos: 1015 | Views: 983 [Read More]
Shame on us
Yet another reason to be embarrassed to be served by this government of ours: Senate passes interstate abortion notification “Abstinence is the best way to prevent teenage pregnancy”, responded Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Oklahoma. “How many people really think [Read More]
This blog is no longer in beta
But you’ve had it since December 2003. What do you mean it’s no longer in beta? I mean that anyone who goes to my personal homepage is going to see a link to this blog. Anyone who goes to my blog is going to be able to find a link to this blog. Mom, [Read More]
OMG WTF! u nevaz did dat, like, dats like, fkin gay! if i did dat id be like, wowz!!!!
I just discovered urbandictionary.com. I have much to learn. [Read More]
You, too, may be on a terrorist watchlist
Hey, air marshals have to meet their quotas, kinda like cops giving out speeding tickets [Read More]
