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Top 10 Mad Scientists via Digg
Only a few of the usual suspects. I kinda like the guy who might have inspired the Frankenstein novel. Oddly enough, Tesla gets a mention, but Edison does not.
The last Friday in July is designated as Systems Administrator’s day by http://sysadminday.com. I first learned about this on the now defunct podcast In The Trenches. Since then I’ve made sure to do something nice (usually pizza for lunch) for my Sys Admins. This is the first year since I found out that I don’t have any direct reports of my own. Spread the word, say thank you to your own systems administrator(s) – they’ll appreciate it.
Last week Chuck and I bumped into each other on Skype and decided to hang out and catch up with you and tell you about what we have been doing and what we will BE doing.
So, pull up an iPod or mp3 player of choice and hang out with us as we talk about Movies, Summer Vacations, and oh yea….a magic box.
Links Mentioned:
Alternate Ending for ‘I Am Legend’
Podcast: Download
California Extreme via Violet Blue’s Twitter feed
Photo source: Marcin Wichary Flickr Pool
California Extreme is the “Classic Arcade Games Show”. It’s an annual celebration of coin operated pinball machines, video games and other novelties you once found in game arcades. All games on display are set for free play, so leave your quarters in the ash tray in your car. You won’t need ’em.
Grammar Girl has generously released a free sample of her new book Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing. This sample chapter is what I would call THE LIGHTNING ROUND of Quick and Dirty Tips. Other may call this a cheat sheet. Either way, print this out and put it on your cubicle wall.
Looks like Pac-Man
via Mixx
Come to think of it, I haven’t seen a 101 in everyday life in quite a while.
Marv
via Mixx
Warning, the beginning is lame but the ending is worth it.
Marv
via Digg