On Friday Bill Gates retired from Microsoft to do more charity work for those in need. Test from DJCline.com. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Humor at 4:34 PM PDT [667 Views]
June 28th, 2008
Bill Gates and George Carlin
June 15th, 2008
June 15, 2008 Blumbers
On The Road And Off The Phone
If I haven’t answered my phone, it’s because I’m driving. There is a new law that says you can talk on the phone if you have a headset or hands free set up in your car. I won’t do either. I can’t argue with the law because I don’t think anyone should be distracted while driving. I’ve seen people read newspapers, check e-mail, put on make-up, shave or eat meals all in heavy traffic. I’d take their picture but I’m trying to drive. Even when I’m traveling and have a driver, I want hear what they have to say about local conditions. Text from DJCline.com. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Blumbers, Commentary, Humor at 1:39 PM PDT [788 Views]
April 29th, 2008
Fed Refund Fun Top Ten
The U.S. government is sending everyone $600 as part of stimulus package to get the economy going again. What can you do with the money? Text from DJCline.com. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Humor at 4:53 PM PDT [717 Views]
April 28th, 2008
Apr. 28, 2008 Babbage Difference Engine
On April 28, 2008 at the Computer History Museum, Fiona Tang showed me the Babbage Difference Engine No. 2 being installed for exhibition on May 10, 2008. It is the perfect graduation present for any Victorian gentleman who wants to accurately calculate the carbon footprint of any orphan labor sweatshop he builds. Text from DJCline.com. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Events, Humor, Reviews at 4:04 PM PDT [1,038 Views]
April 23rd, 2008
Apr. 23, 2008 Web 2.0 Top Ten List
Here the top ten things overheard at the Web 2.0 Conference at Moscone Center in San Francisco. Text from DJCline.com Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Events, Humor, Reviews at 4:40 PM PDT [844 Views]
April 18th, 2008
Apr. 15, 2008 Craig Ferguson
On April 15, 2008 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, the EE Times held the ACE Awards. Comedian Craig Ferguson gave an energetic and cathartic performance. Text stolen from DJCline.com
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Posted by dj as Events, Humor, Reviews at 4:59 PM PDT [1,209 Views]
April 13th, 2008
April 13, 2008 Blumbers
Userless Usability
I heard of a hilarious usability joke in Portland. No users? No problem.Text stolen from DJCline.com. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Blumbers, Commentary, Humor at 2:02 PM PDT [907 Views]
April 1st, 2008
Top 10 April Fools Day List
Here is the top ten April Fools Day list. Text Stolen from DJCline.com. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Humor at 11:53 AM PDT [1,198 Views]
March 3rd, 2008
Kleenex Convergence
It shouldn’t surprise me that it finally happened. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Humor at 4:26 PM PST [803 Views]
February 5th, 2008
Super Tuesday
Super Bowl, Super Tuesday and Mardi Gras. We need to spread these events out a little more if we are to enjoy them. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Humor at 4:58 PM PST [642 Views]
February 1st, 2008
Microsoft Buy Yahoo?
Microsoft is buying Yahoo. It raises a lot of questions. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Humor at 4:32 PM PST [628 Views]
January 31st, 2008
It’s A Virtual Life
It seems no matter where we go we bring our problems with us. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Humor at 4:50 PM PST [663 Views]
January 1st, 2008
Jan. 1, 2008 Predictions
Here are my unlikely predictions for 2008. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Humor at 1:58 AM PST [933 Views]
December 28th, 2007
2007 Obituaries
Here are my annual obituaries. If you can’t speak well of the dead, try to be funny. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Humor at 11:13 AM PST [1,127 Views]
December 21st, 2007
Support PASTA
Well meaning friends keep sending me pictures of their pets wearing reindeer antlers. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Humor at 10:55 PM PST [598 Views]
November 21st, 2007
Turkey Transport
A strong incentive to become a vegetarian is carrying a twenty-five pound turkey. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Humor at 11:51 PM PST [1,585 Views]
November 12th, 2007
Low Battery Fast Meeting
Last week I had a meeting and used my laptop to set up a teleconference. There was one teeny tiny problem. I forgot my AC adapter. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Humor at 11:42 PM PST [464 Views]
November 8th, 2007
Ran Out Of Ears
It finally happened. I ran out of ears. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Humor at 11:49 PM PST [1,316 Views]
August 27th, 2007
Big Fairy
Obviously the 21st century has no dress code. I saw this and had to share it. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Humor at 8:05 PM PDT [787 Views]
June 11th, 2007
HP Redwood Layoffs
HP announced that it was selling off a Santa Cruz company picnic ground. They intend to eventually turn it into a California state park. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by dj as Humor at 8:26 PM PDT [1,237 Views]