Saturday, August 02, 2008
New blog to read
http://notalwaysright.com/, a collection of anecdotes about customers who, well, aren't right.
The World Famous J-Blog
As my number 1 stalker recently noted, my blog is actually on the biggest website of all time, zee google! I appear on the first page of a google search for captainsexy blog and on the second page for just captainsexy. It's kinda cool in a way, but also pretty lame. I wish I had chosen a cooler name for the blog initially, like thejblog.blogspot.com. I could change it now, but I can't bear to now that I'm actually on zee google. Also, I have little faith in my readership to change their links and RSS feeds. But I still love you.
Whoa, I just checked, and a google search for but seriously guys returns my other blog as the number 1 result. How the crap did that happen?
Whoa, I just checked, and a google search for but seriously guys returns my other blog as the number 1 result. How the crap did that happen?
National Friendship Day
It's tomorrow. In honor of friendship and also in honor of my own laziness, I will simply direct you to an old blog post of mine about Real Friendship (TM).
Friday, August 01, 2008
Home
You may have noticed that birds are singing, that the air smells beautiful, and the world is a happier place. This is because I have returned to my homeland of the USA, thus bringing the world back to its natural state. Be glad and rejoice!
Dr. Horrible
What the hell are you reading this for? Watch Dr. Horrible here now.
Oh, if you don't know, it's a musical starring NPH as a supervillian. The songs alone are amazing, and I don't even like musicals normally.
Oh, if you don't know, it's a musical starring NPH as a supervillian. The songs alone are amazing, and I don't even like musicals normally.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Microsoft is dumb
article
It's not surprising that the same people that have convinced themselves that Vista is a good operating system aren't well informed enough about history to know that a spherical earth was commonly accepted in Columbus' time. It's also not surprising that a large ad campaign has no ethical problems with propogating a common falsehood. It's no wonder that mainstream society is so ignorant about so many things.
It's not surprising that the same people that have convinced themselves that Vista is a good operating system aren't well informed enough about history to know that a spherical earth was commonly accepted in Columbus' time. It's also not surprising that a large ad campaign has no ethical problems with propogating a common falsehood. It's no wonder that mainstream society is so ignorant about so many things.
Yet another health risk
I was reading about the health risks of cell phone use, and I came across this line.
Dammit, as if I didn't have enough risk factors for carpal tunnel as it is.
Carpal tunnel syndrome: "Repeated, prolonged gripping of anything can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome," says Jennifer Valle, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Valle recommends an ear piece or headset.
Dammit, as if I didn't have enough risk factors for carpal tunnel as it is.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Tennis Article
I was reading this article when I was struck by two setences back to back
Only Roger Federer could play in the best tennis match ever and be accused of slumping in the same breath.
Federer makes his first appearance since being dethroned at Wimbledon thanks to a five-set loss to Rafael Nadal in arguably the best tennis match ever played.
For the first time since way back in 2002, the slumping Swiss will enter the U.S. Open without claiming at least one major in a season.
Only Roger Federer could play in the best tennis match ever and be accused of slumping in the same breath.
Oil and hypocrisy in politics
A very well articulated article
Although most of my political beliefs tend to fall much more liberal than conservative side, I'd have to say in the case of oil and dealing with the problems of peak oil, both sides are equally retarded. This is why I only cast write-in votes for myself when I vote.
Although most of my political beliefs tend to fall much more liberal than conservative side, I'd have to say in the case of oil and dealing with the problems of peak oil, both sides are equally retarded. This is why I only cast write-in votes for myself when I vote.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
My Trip to Switzerland
Hi, I've decided to make different sort of log for my trip, so point your browsers here and enjoy. It should be updated regularly during the next two weeks.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
This is a day for the history books
OMG HOLY CRAP DIABLO III WTF??!
I am so happy right now, I can't stop crying. (Although it might also be because the rational center of my brain has shut down from 6 days without decent sleep)
I am so happy right now, I can't stop crying. (Although it might also be because the rational center of my brain has shut down from 6 days without decent sleep)
Friday, June 13, 2008
Sensationalism? Naaaw
Take a look at this headline. Could it be any more retarded and sensationalist?
Friday, June 06, 2008
Role Model
There's not a whole lot of people that I would call role models for me. It'd tough finding people to look up to when you are as awesome as me, but I've found a few. I'd like to give a shoutout to the most admirable person I don't know personally, Craig Newmark. You may have heard of his little website, craigslist. Craig, despite being fabulously wealthy and powerful, still does customer service work at craigslist. He's made craigslist itself into an efficiently run, incredibly helpful organization that refuses to cave in to corporate bullying (from Ebay, as of late). And, of course, for the vast majority of users, it is free.
For me, Craig represents someone that "gets" the internets. The internet is about connecting people. Despite numerous attempts to get him to sell out and heavily commercialize craigslist, he has resisted because it's more important to him to provide that service to people than to make an extra oodle of money. My perception of Craig is that of an incorruptable demigod, fighting against the overcommercialization and greed that threatens to poison the internet. Sort of like Xerces, if Sparta was a bunch of ISPs and Athens was a collection of ignorant politicians.
He also takes principled stands in his political dealings. He often uses his blog to bring attention to efforts to increase visibility in legislature and to speak out in favor of net neutrality. He understands the raw power of the information age, and the sweeping benefits it can have for everyone. More importantly, he fights for the legislation necessary to preserve the potency of the internet.
So take a look at craig's blog and read up on some of his articles, especially on net neutrality. That's a guy who really knows where his towel is.
For me, Craig represents someone that "gets" the internets. The internet is about connecting people. Despite numerous attempts to get him to sell out and heavily commercialize craigslist, he has resisted because it's more important to him to provide that service to people than to make an extra oodle of money. My perception of Craig is that of an incorruptable demigod, fighting against the overcommercialization and greed that threatens to poison the internet. Sort of like Xerces, if Sparta was a bunch of ISPs and Athens was a collection of ignorant politicians.
He also takes principled stands in his political dealings. He often uses his blog to bring attention to efforts to increase visibility in legislature and to speak out in favor of net neutrality. He understands the raw power of the information age, and the sweeping benefits it can have for everyone. More importantly, he fights for the legislation necessary to preserve the potency of the internet.
So take a look at craig's blog and read up on some of his articles, especially on net neutrality. That's a guy who really knows where his towel is.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Stress
I've been thinking.
Allowing myself to get stressed out is pretty much the single worst thing I can do to myself. I have developed horrible coping mechanisms for dealing with stress. As I'm sure all of my readers know, when I am stressed I self medicate with the most powerful drug on the planet - candy, the sugaryier, the better. It doesn't really make me feel any better, but I do it anyway.
Strangely enough, the most powerful "self medication" I have discovered to relieve stress is physical exercise, which sounds kind of lame, but it is true. Unfortunately, I only really run and/or work out when I'm already in a good mood, giving my life a sort of bipolar flavor, going through times where I feel great and times where I feel terrible.
Anyway, this summer is going great. I'm a little sore today from tennis and I think I'm going to go running after work. Things are looking good.
Allowing myself to get stressed out is pretty much the single worst thing I can do to myself. I have developed horrible coping mechanisms for dealing with stress. As I'm sure all of my readers know, when I am stressed I self medicate with the most powerful drug on the planet - candy, the sugaryier, the better. It doesn't really make me feel any better, but I do it anyway.
Strangely enough, the most powerful "self medication" I have discovered to relieve stress is physical exercise, which sounds kind of lame, but it is true. Unfortunately, I only really run and/or work out when I'm already in a good mood, giving my life a sort of bipolar flavor, going through times where I feel great and times where I feel terrible.
Anyway, this summer is going great. I'm a little sore today from tennis and I think I'm going to go running after work. Things are looking good.
Spam of the Day
I just got called on my cell phone from some spamming agency paid for by ICCC wanting to sell me on ICCC's online courses. What a joke.
Rickrolling
They say rickrolling is dead, but anyone who knows me knows that I never let go of a good meme. So check out this video, and after that, check out this one (even more awesome).
Where the hell is everyone?
Hey guys, it's been forever since I talked to any of you. I know you're all busy with getting used to work, but when you get some time, pop online and chat with me, I'm dying here without anyone. As an extra incentive, the first person to talk to me after this post gets a special story.
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Monday, June 02, 2008
Computers + Religion = ???
Want to switch to linux, but worried that learning a new OS will distract you from your spirituality? Well good news, now there's Ubuntu Christian Edition. Enjoy.
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