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Web 2.0 Meets Beer

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I’m not big on this AJAX-y, Web 2.0, pre-bubble 2.0 crap, but I have to admit, Coastr is a pretty clever twist. Think social bookmarking (ala Flickr) crossed with Beer Advocate, plus a better web-designer. While Coastr isn’t likely to replace BA or RateBeer anytime soon, it’s a nifty little experiment. I’ve tossed a few […]

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Change Windows

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You know, like any decent OS would let you do. (I’m looking at you, too, Apple.) First, install this (This is the link I used a no nasties for over a month). XP SP2 only. This replaces a DLL that essentially locks you out from changing the Windows UI. Yeah, it’s stupid, but at least […]

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Hi, I'm a Stupid Idea

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Email + Dance Dance Revolution = dancing through your email? Note to the Washington Department of Health. Please visit One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052 (link to map) and inspect the cafeterias and common areas of the buildings on this campus as an apparent outbreak of some as-yet-unknown contaminant is affecting thousands of workers at […]

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How to Identify a Crazy Person

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1) Locate a sufficiently large body of people from which to pull a sampling. Something on the order of, oh, say a City Council.2) Observe this group. Note any strange behavior that stands out from the larger group.3) Pay particular attention for irrational conclusions or outbursts.4) If one of the group stands out from the […]

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New Python!

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PBS announced today that six new Monty Python specials are in production for broadcast on PBS in 2006. Each of the exclusive to PBS six one-hour programs will focus on one member of the original Monty Python troupe – Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Terry Jones – and showcase […]