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A parenting miracle from Jason Kottke. Use it to teach your child a science lesson… or simply convince them that you’re capable of magic. Either way, you’re a hero.

I’m here. I’m around. Been on Twitter a lot, so catch me there if you want to keep up.
Thinking about what I want to do with this place. We’ll see.

I have this habit of concocting “band name”-worthy phrases based on things I read, hear, or discuss in my daily life. I was suggesting to my co-worker Todd that I should get a notebook and write them all down. He suggested something even better: blog them. So, every time I think of [...]

Discuss.

I’ve heard tell via 1-UP that Halo 3 multiplayer co-op is solely client-hosted. Tonight’s run with Todd seems to confirm that, ’cause I started the game and it was virtually a slideshow while he reported no issues. If this is true, its a giant step back for the franchise and takes away a big [...]

An interesting take on the throne from our friends in Japan. I’m sorely tempted to try one of these out myself.

Normally I’d wish a public servant well when they decide to leave… but nah. I hope he gets his just desserts. Given how cowardly and craven our Congress has been this term, though, I doubt it.

My brother-in-law shipped out for the Marine Corps yesterday. I can’t say I agree with his decision, but I support him as I support all our troops in this time of turmoil. Good luck, Jer. We miss you already.

Just got in from playing touch-football with the family, and while my size and weight was an asset, my ignorance of the rules was a big issue. I don’t get it: some of these folks couldn’t name half the states in the US, but they can explain in exquisite detail the intricacies of NFL [...]

The aftermath of last week’s ruling has been writ large upon the business pages: SCOX down 70% on the day to a new low of 44 cents per share. On top of all that, the court has awarded Novell all the “licensing fees” SCO got from Microsoft and Sun during the litigation frenzy. [...]