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Pop Vs. Soda – The Debate Continues

As anyone with any Midwestern education knows, cabonated flavored drinks are correctly referred to as “pop”. However, the trite and disgusting alternative “soda” is widely used in my particular section of the country and it has caused me no end…

A Bloggospheric Engagement

From the Everybody predicted it, but lo! it finally happened department: FrankJ. and SarahK are officially engaged. Congratulations are in order, as is a bit of well-timed advice for F&S, courtesy of Scott McCollum. Congrats, you too, and ’bout darn…

Subatomicglue: Good, Free Music

Looking for some decent music to code to? Sick to death of your current stash of old MP3.com techno? Head over tosubatomicglue and download their music. It’s well done, it’s high energy, it’s entertaining, and did I mention it’s free?…

Chuckle For The Day

I’ve always thought that romance novel covers offer an frightening intriguing view into the bizarre notions that publishing companies hold regarding what attracts female readers. Were I a female, I do believe I’d be downright offended at the vast majority…

Congratulations Are In Order

Mike Krahulik, otherwise known as “Gabe” of Penny Arcade has been comissioned by science fiction author John Scalzi to create the cover art for Scalzi’s upcoming book Agent to the Stars. The book itself sounds intriguing, at least inasmuch as…

WordPress Review On Newsforge

WordPress 1.5 scored a glowing review over at NewsForge today, with author Chris Lynch labeling it “open source as it should be done”. High praise indeed. Personally, I’ve really enjoyed my WP experiences and am eternally grateful to all the…