Category Archives: Random

:-)

Posted on September 19, 2007 by WorldWideWeber

How could I not take note of the fact that the smiley turned 25 today? [Carnegie Mellon professor Scott E.] Fahlman posted the emoticon in a message to an online electronic bulletin board at 11:44 a.m. on Sept. 19, 1982, … Continue reading →

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Expertise

Posted on September 18, 2007 by WorldWideWeber

We have a low retaining wall made from railroad ties in our front yard that is deteriorating and needs replacing. We’re thinking of stonework this time, and I’m thinking we’ll want to find some Incas to do it for us. … Continue reading →

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Truth

Posted on September 4, 2007 by WorldWideWeber

Yes, a moment of truth. (Sheesh. What some people will do for a shot at a free iPod. And I don’t even like iPods. I’m perfectly happy with my crummy old Zen Xtra, “with Its Large, Blue Backlit LCD Screen.” … Continue reading →

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Gynekalomorphology

Posted on August 18, 2007 by WorldWideWeber

I’ve been sitting on my copy of photo morphing software* for over a year now. Thankfully someone has actually done something interesting with theirs: A YouTube user has supplied a helpful guide to the art used in the video. [h/t … Continue reading →

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Assume

Posted on August 15, 2007 by WorldWideWeber

Happy Feast of the Assumption! We all make ’em, so let’s celebrate ’em (even if they sometimes make an ass of you and me).

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Blackguard

Posted on July 17, 2007 by WorldWideWeber

Since November 21, 2006, I have unknowingly borne the epithet (above) bestowed on me by the recently cited Thomas Nephew. And maybe I’ll be able to retain it even after I succumb to his initially polite but soon more importunate … Continue reading →

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BZ

Posted on June 5, 2007 by WorldWideWeber

What keeps a guy off his blog? Well, these kind of things: Launching a redesigned website at his day job. The really fun part is cleaning up afterwards. It’s not just that things don’t always work as planned. It’s the … Continue reading →

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Intruder

Posted on April 22, 2007 by WorldWideWeber

And now—you be the photo editor (click to enlarge): Yes, it’s pathetic. I take pictures of a dandelion instead of commenting on Virginia Tech, Alberto Gonzales, or Iraq. So it goes. Adios, KV. Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It’s hot … Continue reading →

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KV:RIP

Posted on April 12, 2007 by WorldWideWeber

Three weeks after I mention him here in the Basement, Kurt Vonnegut dies. I don’t think there’s a correlation. I mentioned Gore Vidal a while back, and he’s still kicking. From the New York Times obit: To Mr. Vonnegut, the … Continue reading →

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Strel

Posted on April 8, 2007 by WorldWideWeber

It should become a new verb: to strel something. To achieve through sheer force of will and bullheaded determination. You know, to do it the Slovenian way. Just throw your body at it.* It may be an act of the … Continue reading →

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