I installed Ubuntu Linux a few days ago on my daughters old Windows 98 machine and I have to say that I am really growing to like it. why, if I wasn’t a Windows programmer I’d switch my own machine to Linux!It all started with a printer problem…Now that I’ve had a few days to…
NBC puts shows online… Unless you use Linux
Last night I had my friends over for a rousing night of gaming so I missed Heroes on NBC. I then figured, “hey, they show the most recent episode online, I’ll watch it the next day!” Boy was I in for a shock!No support for Ubuntu! Since I’ve only recently installed the latest version of…
Today in 2005…
Do you know what today is? Why it’s the anniversary of the debut of the Colbert Report!Stephen Colbert, who plays the fictional character “Stephen Colbert”, hosts the Colbert Report.Stephen Colbert – source wikipediaA few facts about the show:1) Colbert’s desk, when seen from above, is in the shape of a “C”2) The show was designed…
Today, in 1937…
Today, in 1937, Huey Dewey and Louie made their first appearance in a newspaper comic strip. They didn’t make their first theatrical appearance until April 15, 1938.Donald’s nephews belong to his sister, Della Thelma Duck, or “Dumbella” as she has been called. The three boys were originally only to spend a day with their uncle…
Goodbye Windows 98, Hello Ubuntu!
My Epson Stylus C88 printer recently started acting very strange. It began printing black lines behind everything! I move it from computer to computer but to no avail, it continued to behave badly.The built-in test in the printer only prints about 3 lines, which is not enough for the banding to come into play. So…
Carded at CVS…
I’ve got a cold today, so I went to the local CVS store next to my office to buy some cold medicine. Boy was I in for a shock when they carded me at the register!For those who do not know, Pseudoephedrine is now a controlled substance! It can be used in meth labs to…
Brain Teaser #1: The Elevator
I was told this brain teaser back when I was in middle school. I do not know who wrote it or when. The answer is provided at the bottom but resist the urge to cheat and see if you can figure it out on your own!A man lives on the 20th floor of a 24…
Funny Quotes
One thing the Internet is full of is funny quotations.Here are some…”Stocks have reached what looks like a permanently high plateau.” –Irving Fisher, Professor of Economics, Yale University, 1929.”Airplanes are interesting toys but of no military value.” –Marechal Ferdinand Foch, Professor of Strategy, Ecole Superieure de Guerre.”Everything that can be invented has been invented.” –Charles…
5 Tips to Insure Good Behavior from Your Child While Shopping
Everyone who has children knows that, like it or not, you sometimes have to take them shopping with you. Some kids are good when shopping, some are bad. I find that when I follow these 5 tips I have a good shopping experience.5) Let them bring a friend – By allowing your child to bring…
Comic Review: Wasteland
Looking for something new to read at the comic store? Why not check out Wasteland from Oni Press?Wasteland is a new comic book by Antony Johnston and Christopher Mitten, published by Oni Press.Wasteland takes place in a devastated, post-apocalyptic future America. Set one hundred years after a catastrophe known as the “Big Wet’, it’s the…
Pokemon Tournament in New Milford CT?
My daughter has been buying Pokemon cards for several years now. Or should I say, I’ve been buying Pokemon cards for her for several years now? Regardless, some time ago I signed up to be a Pokemon Tournament Director. The only problem I had was a lack of a group of players…I’m hoping this post…
Free HackMaster adventure
Read on to get a free HackMaster adventure suitable for character levels 1 – 3.With a small amount of work this could be converted for use with AD&D.You stopped in this small town last night, eager to take a rest from your long journey. The food was good and the beds were warm. You just…