Are you like the millions of other iTunes users who have been brought to you knees by the latest iTunes upgrade? Does iTunes hang until you kill it in Task Manager? (or force quit, for Mac types?)It seems there are... [...]
Eight years later, there's one memory of 9/11 that still haunts my dreams. I can't speak of it, but Cathryn Friar does at RightPundits, and sums up my feelings more eloquently than I could have today. Desperate people jumped from...' [...]
But sometimes we win. I feel like my little Vaio has cheated death.So my battery detached from my wonderful Sony VAIO laptop for 2 seconds and it died. DIED. And when I turned her back on, I got the dreaded... [...]
One of my most favorite new technologies (not that new really, but new to me) is Google Voice. If you haven't heard of Google Voice, it's a service that lets you 1) receive all your calls and texts from a...' [...]
Even in the NY Times: "At the University of North Carolina, there are many different types of people: frat boys and flamboyant gays, football players and math geniuses, evangelical Christians and newly converted Buddhists; but it is safe to assume..." [...]
Ken, formerly of It Comes in Pints? fame, just got some bad news about his genealogy. Seems he is a distant cousin of one Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Yeah, that Joe Biden.I know, I know. But I think he'd be...' [...]
At the risk of sounding like the proverbial old grandpa, kids these days have it too easy. Case in point: a 13-year-old's review of the now THIRTY YEAR OLD Sony Walkman.It took me three days to figure out that there... [...]
Well, folks, it's been 24 hours since the Kindle DX arrived, and I have to say, it is worth every stinkin' penny I paid for it. I've seen a lot of crappy reviews. Whiny ones, too, complaining that the PDF... [...]
So I was driving in to work this morning when I passed a van which looked, from a distance, like the windows had seen better days. Driving closer, I realized the windows were covered in writing, white shoe polish spelling... [...]
Shannon's latest post (and BTW, still so totally weird to call her Shannon in "public") speaks of the music of our lives, songs and moments that go together, pieces of time and melody that weave together to calm, cajole, soothe,... [...]
...and a prayer if you're so inclined, for friend and fellow blogger Oddybobo who lost her sister today in a motorcycle accident. Love you, girl. Hang in there....' [...]
About half of last year's strawberry plants survived the little brown digging machine otherwise known as the Dachshund puppy, and we are reaping the benefits.More on Flickr! Including pictures of the Strawberry and Strawberry Kiwi jam.... [...]
I got this amazing book for Christmas. Ever since, I have been addicted to the delicious science of jam-making.There's really something terribly soothing about looking into the pink, frothy abyss of boiling mashed strawberries and making your kitchen smell like... [...]
Ugh. The aforementioned "all hell" broke loose on me today. I shall be working all weekend.I have to finish the power point for Tuesday, a document to accompany it, a letter to our incoming students describing the contents of their... [...]
So here I am at work. Which is kinda stress free for the nonce. I know, I know, you're getting tired of hearing about the end of the secret stressful thing, which, if I explain it, pretty much gives away...' [...]
Told you I wasn't dead. And you'll notice that Hammer, Penny, and Billy are gone, too. After an incredibly stressful time, both personally and professionally, it's time I stopped killing people in Mafia Wars on Facebook (although there's no way... [...]
It's the big 3-0 for my un-related sister ZTZCheese. Happy Birthday, babe! I hope you have a wonderful day (even though you have to go to work!) I wish we could go out to celebrate with you, but I know... [...]
Well, so it didn't turn out terrible. We were taken seriously by some of the lions referenced below.We'll see where things go from here.And seriously, I have the awesomest husband in the universe. I came home to delivery chinese food... [...]
Tomorrow we attempt to beard the lion in its den. I could use any prayers or good wishes you can put forward. Not for me, though. For our students. If things continue as they are, my students will be the... [...]
caltechgirl it's not about IDEOLOGY, you fucking turd it's about breaking poor people's backs. Gas goes up $0.14/ gallon INSTANTLYcaltechgirl Sales tax OVER 10%, and then increases in income tax and car fees. Do you want people to MOVE OUT... [...]
Valentine's Day together #1: bought each other the SAME valentine stuffed animal. Entirely without consultation. Giggles and kisses ensued.Valentine's Day together #15: walk into Costco, notice motion-detector fixture on good sale, toss it into cart. Look at roses and strawberries... [...]
I was hoping to post a video of Sunny Came Home for today's Zen. So I went looking on YouTube. Where I found this. I love how the music fits with the video, and well, the song definitely applies to... [...]
There Will Be Rest by Sara Teasdale There will be rest, and sure stars shining Over the roof-tops crowned with snow, A reign of rest, serene forgetting, The music of stillness holy and low. I will make this world of... [...]
And it's not my fault.Gross $$ mismanagement means we are losing both faculty and programs. And no, they won't tell us who yet. 10 days to sweat it out.Anybody know anyone looking for science PhDs?Maybe I will get to take...' [...]
Ted Nugent is hunting a new animal these days, The Porkasaurus!I'm on the track of one, a bigger more dangerous critter than I've ever hunted before: the Obama-Pelosi Porkosaurus. The Porkosaurus is plenty dangerous by itself. It subsidizes unemployment by... [...]
Evidently you find both in a 7-11 in Colorado Springs.Colorado Springs police are looking for a man who hit two 7-Eleven convenience stores early Wednesday, armed with a Klingon sword. The first robbery was reported at 1:50 a.m., at 145... [...]
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've likely already seen the story of the Southern California who woman who gave birth to the world's first known surviving set of octuplets. What you may not know, is that (no surprise)... [...]
Lots of new pics on the Flickr page. Including Flea performing with the Caltech Jazz bands (and our own Kjerstin, too!) and lots of glorious jam/marmalade food pRon.Like this:... [...]
Scots-Irish. But I digress. Seems O'bama is too. In fact, according to the Corrigans, there's no one as Irish as Barack O'bama. I thought this was hilarious. h/t the always awesome Helen who is getting pretty tired of hearing this...' [...]
Republican rhetoric coming from The One, that is:The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10cChangefest '09 - Obama's Inaugural Speech Barack Obama InterviewJohn McCain InterviewSarah Palin VideoFunny Election VideoI'm not a big fan of Jon Stewart, and...' [...]
Scots-Irish. But I digress. Seems O'bama is too. In fact, according to the Corrigans, there's no one as Irish as Barack O'bama. I thought this was hilarious. h/t the always awesome Helen who is getting pretty tired of hearing this...' [...]
Republican rhetoric coming from The One, that is:The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10cChangefest '09 - Obama's Inaugural Speech Barack Obama InterviewJohn McCain InterviewSarah Palin VideoFunny Election VideoI'm not a big fan of Jon Stewart, and...' [...]
While most of the rest of you either watched or avoided the evening festivities surrounding the adulation of The One, I was busy in the kitchen. Ooey-Gooey Mac N Cheese with bacon for dinner. I needed comfort. That's the very...' [...]
While most of the rest of you either watched or avoided the evening festivities surrounding the adulation of The One, I was busy in the kitchen. Ooey-Gooey Mac N Cheese with bacon for dinner. I needed comfort. That's the very... [...]
Just a few reflections on the Inauguration...Funniest moment? Heard on C-Span open mike, Joe Biden arriving at the top of the stairs to walk down to the main platform: "Well, I made it."Least expected moment? Rick Warren's prayer. I am...' [...]
Just a few reflections on the Inauguration...Funniest moment? Heard on C-Span open mike, Joe Biden arriving at the top of the stairs to walk down to the main platform: "Well, I made it."Least expected moment? Rick Warren's prayer. I am... [...]
Yes, I am going to watch the festivities tomorrow.I am going to watch the O-bots cheer as their messiah of the new raises his right hand and takes the same oath George Washington did, using the bible of Abraham Lincoln.Folks,... [...]
Yes, I am going to watch the festivities tomorrow.I am going to watch the O-bots cheer as their messiah of the new raises his right hand and takes the same oath George Washington did, using the bible of Abraham Lincoln.Folks,... [...]
And I guess He's had enough of islamofascist terrorists killing in His name. Or at least in one of his names.... So He sent them a plague. The Black Plague.ANTI-TERROR bosses last night hailed their latest ally in the war...' [...]
And I guess He's had enough of islamofascist terrorists killing in His name. Or at least in one of his names.... So He sent them a plague. The Black Plague.ANTI-TERROR bosses last night hailed their latest ally in the war... [...]
If the Presidential fraternity in the sky could advise Barack Obama they'd send... Richard Nixon."Honestly," Nixon began, "there are a number of racists among the group. I am not one of them. Slavery was and racism is the great moral...'" [...]
If the Presidential fraternity in the sky could advise Barack Obama they'd send... Richard Nixon."Honestly," Nixon began, "there are a number of racists among the group. I am not one of them. Slavery was and racism is the great moral... [...]
Maybe it's because I live in La-La-Land, but I am seriously digging Andrew Breitbart's new Big Hollywood blog.So far it's a great mix of politics and the personal, the "biz", movie reviews, news, and especially Hollywood's new closet: conservatism.I can... [...]
Maybe it's because I live in La-La-Land, but I am seriously digging Andrew Breitbart's new Big Hollywood blog.So far it's a great mix of politics and the personal, the "biz", movie reviews, news, and especially Hollywood's new closet: conservatism.I can... [...]
Bou and WB have each completed the Walt Disney World Marathon. YAY!Bou's finish time was 06:05:56, a 13:57 mile average and WB's was 07:00:57, a 16:03 mile average.I am immensely proud of both of you!That's a wrap, y'all! Now get... [...]
What's all this twitter talk about Ted Kennedy being under my house?Well, unfortunately, I don't have him locked in the slab a la Jimmy Hoffa, but he is in fact gone. And really, that's preferable.Because this is Ted Kennedy:* Actor...' [...]
Bou and WB have each completed the Walt Disney World Marathon. YAY!Bou's finish time was 06:05:56, a 13:57 mile average and WB's was 07:00:57, a 16:03 mile average.I am immensely proud of both of you!That's a wrap, y'all! Now get... [...]
What's all this twitter talk about Ted Kennedy being under my house?Well, unfortunately, I don't have him locked in the slab a la Jimmy Hoffa, but he is in fact gone. And really, that's preferable.Because this is Ted Kennedy:* Actor... [...]
... And sprinkle a little fairy dust....Tomorrow, January 11, two amazing people are going to follow through with a resolution they made in August and run a marathon in honor of people who have been touched by cancer.WB and Bou... [...]
... And sprinkle a little fairy dust....Tomorrow, January 11, two amazing people are going to follow through with a resolution they made in August and run a marathon in honor of people who have been touched by cancer.WB and Bou... [...]
According to the USGS we had a 5.0 4.5 earthquake at 7:49 PM just south of San Bernadino. That's about 50 miles east of here.Not surprisingly we barely felt it....' [...]
After our alloted two weeks of winter, it's supposed to be 75 degrees tomorrow and sunny here in Los Angeles. Not to mention Santa Ana windy.I think the SnowFolks of No Evil will be hanging around here a bit longer. ...' [...]
According to the USGS we had a 5.0 4.5 earthquake at 7:49 PM just south of San Bernadino. That's about 50 miles east of here.Not surprisingly we barely felt it.... [...]
After our alloted two weeks of winter, it's supposed to be 75 degrees tomorrow and sunny here in Los Angeles. Not to mention Santa Ana windy.I think the SnowFolks of No Evil will be hanging around here a bit longer. ... [...]
We saw two movies this weekend. My reviews in 20 words or less:Gone Baby Gone: Awesome movie, nice twist ending. But then again, I am a sucker for a good detective movie.The Simpsons Movie: a 2 hour Simpsons Episode. And... [...]
But then I realized 140 characters just won't cut it.Today has been busy. I finally (after 10 days of snot bombs!) felt up to leaving the house. Which I suppose is a good thing since I have to actually go... [...]
My wish for everyone for 2009: When you find out what you want to do with your life, go out and do it, don't wait for tomorrow. And give your sweetheart a big ol' kiss too! Wishing you all blessings... [...]
When Tammi was out here interviewing a couple of weeks ago, we decided that since her stay was too short to get together, when (not if!) she got the job we'd have to go out for donuts to celebrate.Because Tammi... [...]
For Ben, who totally understands why: I really need to get out those Planet Bob and Tom CDs. "The OJ Simpson Christmas Album" is appropriate for this Christmas, don't you think? h/t GOC... [...]
Two more days of rain and the car's interior is dry. Guess I didn't get the sunroof all the way shut after all.And on an unrelated note, randomly finding a webpage that calls a jackass from high school a "donkey... [...]
This morning I go out to the car to go to work, and what do I find? An inch and a half of standing water in the driver's seat.Either the seals around the sunroof are dead, or someone left it... [...]
The Snowfolks of No Evil, in an ironic twist, shall henceforth be known as Penny, Billy, and Hammer.Notice that the "Corporate Tool" one even has a tie. Nice touch, I thought.Congrats to Sleepy Beth for suggesting the winning trio of... [...]
Given my utter lack of Christmas cheer, I thought I might brighten things up with a return visit from the Snowfolks of No Evil, who some of you may remember from a couple of years back. Boy, CSS is just... [...]
Today was the first $tarbuck$ peppermint mocha of the year. I am generally NOT a $tarbucks fan, but I am such a peppermint whore that you will find me in there at least a dozen times over the holidays. Particularly... [...]
I picked up the cards, I have all but a few addresses in my newly reconstructed list (which of course I lost when my computer was stolen last spring), and I am watching Ralphie for the first time this year.... [...]
Here's the Atheism Song. For all those little atheist kids who have no songs of their own: And of course, because I can, here's the original Chanukah song: and Part 2:... [...]
So Black Friday has come and gone, and I am nearly done with the Holiday shoppage once again. Other than stocking stuffers and a possible gift or two for the parents or the Hub, the only people I have left... [...]
By Amanda.The rules:1. Post the rules on your blog.2. Tell 7 random things about yourself.3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post.4. Pass on the tag.Here goes:1. I really love the time I spend in the pool. Yes,... [...]
Another meme. This one from wRitErsbLock:Do you remember your first favorite song?If so, what was it? Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme by Simon and Garfunkel What do you refuse to eat? among other things, boiled or fried eggs Have you... [...]
Here's another meme, with a little Holiday cheer. While Christmas doesn't officially start until NEXT Friday (aka AFTER Thanksgiving), the week before is always spent getting READY for it to BE Christmas.... In that spirit I give you the Christmas... [...]
Picking up on a very simple meme:Open up your computer, click on the 6th file of pictures, and then on the 6th picture, and post what you get.And here it is (reposted from Flickr):Looking down from the top level of... [...]
In keeping with yesterday's post, a better way to say thank you to our vets is to give a little back to help a lot. Long-time readers know that Soldier's Angels is one of my favorite groups, and in particular,... [...]
It just goes to show you never know. I was planning on a really low key birthday full of meetings and rehearsal and maybe squeezing in a trip to the pool this afternoon.I should have known better. I woke up... [...]
A few weeks ago Instapundit posted an item about a bacon apple pie featured at Amazon's al dente blog. The pie, which was originally created and made by Eli, of the EliCooks blog, is a somewhat traditional apple pie, except... [...]
For the record, I voted NO on Prop 8, folks.Now that THAT's out of the way, let me get to my point. Last night's protest rallies in West Hollywood and elsewhere did NOTHING to help the No on 8 cause.The... [...]
I went to sleep around midnight, after gorging myself on the scant hour of local returns coverage we got, courtesy of overzealous networks that wanted to rehash the historic events of yesterday.On waking this morning I found myself very reflective.... [...]
Well, it's over for me anyway. As of 7:15 this morning.Our polling place is at a little church a block or so away, and we thought the lines would be small this morning, so we decided to chance it.Arriving at... [...]
I've been thinking a lot about Prop 8. It's the only ballot measure I haven't yet decided on.My head tells me to vote yes and tell activist liberal judges to get a fucking clue. That CA's registered Domestic Partnership law... [...]
If you've never seen the Bunnies, you're in for a treat. Originally a creation of the Starz network, these talented little guys make it their mission to make sure that you never have to miss a movie just because you... [...]
Four years (and over 300,000 hits!) ago today, after being dragged kicking and screaming, I opened up shop here at Not Exactly Rocket Science.I'd been commenting and quasi-blogging for a couple of years by then, and a bunch of people... [...]
You are all a bunch of fucking hypocrites. That's right. I said hypocrites. I call BS on you and, as they say in South Park, I declare shenanigans!Some idiot with bad taste and a worse sense of humor hangs a... [...]
Finally, I rant on the election (in stream of consciousness at 1am, so please excuse the grammar and typos and occasional lack of punctuation): First up, John McCain. I'm going to set aside any personality issues I have with him,... [...]
Hugo-award-winning author Orson Scott Card, a lifelong democrat, presents a challenge to the MSM to restore their honor. You've probably seen it everywhere by now, but it is masterful, and bears repeating. I excerpt here the last section of the... [...]
If I see one more fucking commercial for another proposition I will rip out my eyes. Particularly that fucking Jamie Lee Curtis Prop 3 commercial. You are SO not conducting those kids, get off it. And that fucking Gavin Newsom... [...]
