[Graph of my feed-reading habits over the last month, courtesy Google Reader.]
OK, maybe less “catching up” and more “declaring newsfeed bankruptcy.” I’ve been a wee bit busy for the past month or two (or three… shush!), and it’s not likely to let up for another month at least. Sorry about the relative radio silence. I [...]
Posted by Chris in Academia, Blog, News on December 27th, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Since I know y’all are just waiting breathlessly for updates on our new Electric ATV or ATEV from Barefoot Motors, here’s a recent article on Wired: Behold the Tesla of All-Terrain Vehicles.
Our vehicle is supposedly going to be ready in March. Y’all can start making travel plans to come test drive it; [...]
Posted by Deb in Environment, Shameless Promotion, Technology, That which is awesome on December 20th, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I have recently discovered The Swivet. It is the blog of one Colleen Lindsay, a self-styled “unrepentant nerd” and a literary agent with FinePrint Literary Management.
I am posting the link to her blog since it’s a lot easier than re-posting every link she posts to Global Spin.
In fact, I would like to submit [...]
Posted by Deb in Blog, Books, Literature, That which is awesome, Writing on December 17th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Happy Monday!
See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die
Posted by Deb in Community & Activism, Film, Government, Humor, Politics, Religion, That which is awesome, You have got to be kidding on December 8th, 2008 | No Comments »
“First, writing the decisions down is essential. Only when one writes to the gaps appear and the inconsistencies protrude. The act of writing turns out to require hundreds of mini-decisions, and it is the existence of these that distinguishes clear, exact policies from fuzzy ones.”
— Frederick P. Brooks, Jr. “The Mythical Man-Month” (via Brad)
Posted by Chris in Business, Philosophy, Technology on December 4th, 2008 | No Comments »
Today is MC Frontalot’s 35th birthday, which means he’s 6 days older than me. And he always will be! In honor of that, I give you a series of nerdy dances:
Posted by Chris in Fun, Music on December 3rd, 2008 | No Comments »
