Ahh, The Memories…

I used to be one of the Blob launchers (whose feet you can barely see in-frame to the right) during my tenure at good ol' Camp Brookwoods, while fellow counselor Jay Dunning was the launchee. Never got that much height, though.

I simply cannot wait to send my kids off to summer camp! Oh [...]

Kudos For Praized

Yes, I avoided the "praise for Praized" pun. My buddy Stephane (he of fellow WPhone fame) and his workmates have gone live with their social app, Praized. Think of it as a Web 2.0-ish Angie's List, with local business/hotspot search and reviews ("Praize"/"Raze", depending upon your level of Customer Support Mojo™). They've [...]

…To The Dump, To The Dump, To The Dump Dump DUMP!

That's right, folks, it's time for another browser-clearing session 'round these parts, so strap in and enjoy.
What's worse than finding out that a former classmate was published in Linux Journal? Finding out that he works for Google and races BMWs on the weekends, of course. Hi, Laz!
The world's oldest profession? Not recession proof. [...]

Wii-less

Curse and blast! Above is the screen that I am now resigned to staring at each day until my Wii returns from the Nintendo service depot.
It started exhibiting "visual tearing" (little black shimmery spots) artifacts a few months ago, particularly in Zack & Wiki and Super Mario Galaxy, so much so that Z&W almost [...]

Wardrobe Suggestions

Nobrainer, your custom-made t-shirt has arrived:

I wonder if t-shirts can increase your fuel efficiency?

Whopping, Hearty Congratulations Are In Order

My best buddy Brad and his wife just gave birth to their first child, Kate Emerson, yesterday evening. Momma and baby are doing well by all accounts. I have no firsthand accounts of Brad's behavior, but I'm willing to bet he's tickled pink.
Drop by and leave him your compliments.

posting from natmech

Matt, Owen and others are in attendance. Good times.