Archive for the 'miscellaneous' Category

As Always

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Bruce Schneier is, as always, right.  People really are fairly predictable.  They will almost always act to maximize their incentives.  We have a word for the ones that don’t– crazy.

Random Deep Thoughts

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

I’ve been a plumber and I’ve hung out with plumbers, but never once did I base my choice for president on their opinions.  Of course, it might have something to do with their rampant pot use.
Hating Muslims doesn’t make you a better Christian.  I’m no biblical scholar, but I’m willing to bet the exact opposite [...]

Slipping Away

Sunday, September 14th, 2008

These are strange days indeed.  I have written dozens of blog posts in the last couple of weeks only to realize that none of them have actually gotten, you know, typed.  For a guy who once, almost literally, lived his life on the ‘net, I’ve gone weeks with little more than cursory glances at a [...]

New Digs

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

My brother is shutting down the box that has been hosting this blog for some years now.  That means that I had to go out and get a new home.  The good news is that I get a fancy new version of WordPress.  The bad news is that I now own a bunch of buttons [...]

Contingencies

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

Maybe I could make an offer contingent on the sale of my home.

New Look

Tuesday, April 24th, 2007

I’m trying out a new look.  With the Chair and Automan essentially a dead “brand”, I’m going to move away from it.  So I will be trying out new colors and looks over the next few days until I’m satisfied with what I’ve got.  Feel free to voice your opinions.

Shuffling Off The Electronic Coil

Thursday, March 15th, 2007

I am now the owner of an Ex-Shuffle. May it rest in pieces.
I had it in my backpack last night and accidentally dropped said pack. Twice. During one of those drops it managed to come apart in a manner that suggests it will never go back together. Ever ever.
So now I am iPodless. [...]

On Santa’s Lap

Monday, January 1st, 2007

On Santa’s Lap

Originally uploaded by jaslusher.

Belatedly, of course, but here is a shot of the kiddies with the jolly old elf.

Feeling Critical

Monday, January 1st, 2007

Perusing Yahoo!, I saw a story headline that promised Joel Siegel’s top ten movie picks for 2006.
Okay, why should I care?
I find other people’s like/dislike for a movie/song/book absolutely unable to sway my opinion of it. They can advertise “4 out of 5 users preferred…” all they want, but I just may be that [...]

On The Flip Side..

Saturday, December 30th, 2006

Via Ken, this is the supervillian I would be:
Your results:You are Venom

Venom

71%

The Joker

64%

Mr. Freeze

64%

Dr. Doom

62%

Apocalypse

60%

Dark Phoenix

58%

Juggernaut

58%

Kingpin

55%

Green Goblin

54%

Lex Luthor

54%

Magneto

44%

Riddler

43%

Catwoman

41%

Mystique

38%

Two-Face

38%

Poison Ivy

37%

Strength, disguise and adrenaline are your greatest weapons.

Click here to take the Super Villain Personality Test