Word Humor

The roundest knight at king Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi. I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, … Read More

Geoff Newton

Son of a friend of mine. Incredible talent. I’d be endlessly proud him – sure she is. Just wanted to give the story a little exposure and link-love. This is … Read More

IC’s are 50

From Wired: Sept. 12, 1958: Kilby Chips In, Integrates Circuit Integrated circuits have been around for fifty years. Look at the changes they’ve wrought. Wait till nanotech hits.

Great

Superb McCain / Paris editorial cartoon.

Don’t Mess With Les

From my cousin Joe in PA: (note, all images click to enlarge) While camping in the Adirondacks last week, a rattler made the mistake of landing on our campsite. He … Read More

Eulogy for My Father

George Parker Wray March 9, 1928 – May 21, 2008 He was: Son Brother Cousin Uncle Husband Father Grandfather Great-grandfather and Craftsman Technician Mentor Friend. In his life he walked … Read More

For My Father

This post is dedicated to the memory of my father, George Parker Wray who died May 21st, 2008. First, here’s the eulogy I wrote for his memorial service. It was … Read More

Bluehost

I have updated my opinion on the hosting company BlueHost.com. Even though they persist in NOT making it clear that signing up obligates the user to pay for a full … Read More

Potty of Peril

Our friends Marty and Kate Beier are delightfully twisted people. After several years of sharing adjoining campground properties, we finally installed a (slightly used) outbuilding that was immediately christened ‘Wizzengard’ … Read More

5806 Failures

Caught Spam Akismet has caught 5,806 spam for you since you first installed it. — Not one got by. Spammers = slime. Weak, foolish and clownlike. Akismet crushes them like … Read More

Drug Companies Sending Spam

Zombie Pfizer Computers Spew Viagra Spam By Ryan Singel – Wired Computers inside pharmaceutical giant Pfizer’s network are spamming the internet with e-mails touting the company’s flagship erectile-enhancement drug Viagra, … Read More