Beloved by geeks all the world over, Tux, the penguin, makes a pretty adorable mascot for the Open Source operating system Linux.
But, kids don’t want to be mascots. They want to be superheroes. This is one Halloween mistake we’ll never make again.
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September 27, 2009
Phishing Expedition
Spam and phishing are major annoyances that we all face and often I have to thoroughly examine an email to verify its validity. Other times, as is in this case, the communication is so bad it’s laughable.
Generally, Gmail does a fine job keeping my Inbox free of junk email. However, this lovely bit of spam [...]
May 28, 2009
Favorite Word
Doppelgänger might just be my favorite word ever. I’m always looking for excuses to work it into conversation. This is no small feat, mind you. In order to say it, you not only need to know what it means, but you usually need to have seen one.
Not sure what a doppelgänger is? [...]
February 20, 2009
Port of Singapore
From my office you can see the Port of Singapore. For years it’s been one of the busiest in the world.
Click the image for the full-size, panoramic photograph.
Yet another reason I love living here.
Image courtesy of Wikipedia via digg
February 15, 2009
Peas and Pineapple
Once upon a dinner, many years ago, two things stood between me and the family trip to Disneyland. Peas and pineapple.
So, when I went out with my family for Valentine’s Dinner and I was faced with my nemesis of old I did what I did that night long ago. I ate them (but I [...]
January 31, 2009
Free 7 Habits Audiobook
For a limited time Until February 15th you can download a free copy of Stephen Covey’s self-help classic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The book is free on Audible regardless of whether you have an account with them or not.
What a great way to get motivated to achieve your goals in 2009!
(via [...]
January 27, 2009
Resolution Number 8
It’s been about a year since I blogged on a regular basis. So, for 2009 I’ve resolved to blog weekly. My goal this time around is to keep things slightly insightful. In other words, less brain clutter and more of my personal take on the things I find interesting, useful, and valuable.
