Eye Trouble

What the headline really said: Town Using Sensors Embedded In Streets To Detect Illegally Parked Vehicles.

What I thought it said: Town Using Senators Embedded In Streets To Detect Illegally Parked Vehicles.

My initial thought was finally someone has discovered a use for them. Which was followed shortly by a sense of crushing disappointment that the headline couldn't be true. Truly heartbreaking and probably a sign I need more sleep and possibly an eye exam.

Nothing Really Matters

The Archbishop of Canterbury realized recently that his warnings were being ignored and took action. An awful lot of the Episcopal Church chattering classes are upset by this. Fair enough.

I have a question. If what the Archbishop does is of no import, if he has no authority and his words do not matter to the Episcopal Church, then why is everyone so upset?

If the entire city of Los Angeles took umbrage at me, I doubt I would lose a wink of sleep. So why the strong reactions?

For my progressive friends, this may help.

The Wrong Tree

Back during the last Presidential election a fair amount of fringe bloggers went after the President by making much of his full name and that he wouldn't release his actual birth certificate. At the time I thought they were wrong so to do.

Now, I have a new theory. I now believe Mr. Obama's actual name at birth was James Earl Obama. It would explain much.

All Kinds of Nifty

I don't think I'll ever use TinyURL again. This site is too awesome.

heh: http://5z8.info/fake-gmail-login-page_z8b2v_pornnow

Much evil has come from the Internet, but much good has as well.

What I want for Christmas

From here.

Saturday DYI

From here.

One Week Later

A response to this.

Sometimes the Internet outdoes itself.

For Rowan Williams

In re: The Anglican Communion

Here's a song for ya...

Smackdown At The Superbowl

Everyone knows that the Pirates beat the Cardinals at the Superbowl. What few know is the real action was happening up in a telemarketing company's box.

I would actually pay to see the pitch off.

{H/T Al Dente}

Obscure Geeky Joy

This just makes me happy on so many different levels. If only it were a real game.

The Inevitable Follow Up

Just had to, Don'tcha know?

Something I Did Not Know

Baton Rouge is the new Brooklyn. The Internet, what isn't on it?

Tagged- Gah!

My darling baby sister has tagged me. This is an Internet phenomenon which I have hitherto avoided participating in. She's family though, so here goes.

Here are the rules:

1. Link to the person who tagged you. Check.
2. Post the rules on your blog. Check.
3. Write six random things about yourself. (See below)
4. Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them. (See further below...)
5. Let each person know they've been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

Six random things

1. We have five cats, one boy and four girls.
2. While I like martinis very much, my favourite cocktail is still a gin & tonic.
3. Our cats' favourite key on the keyboard to hit is F7 (Caret Browsing).
4. I have two post graduate degrees. I barely use one and I snub the other.
5. I like almost anything that involves almonds.
6. I read the Hooker translation of Cyrano de Bergerac at least once a year.

Tagging the following: Perpetua, Rachael, Zana, Cliff, Gene and ABP.

While I'm Gone

Ponder this:



You have to admit it's a plausible explanation of what's going on in the world.

Sally and I will be off sailing the Caribbean for about a week, so no new postings for a bit.

In Preparation For The Weekend

300 Trailer With Cats - Watch more free videos

Because Bacon is the Uber Ingredient

Someone made a bacon apple pie. The world is an amazing place.

{H/T Breda}

What Condiment Are You?

You Are Mustard

Your personality is strong and distinctive. You are beyond quirky. You can stand alone in the world well. You are a strong individual. You sometimes work well with others, as long as there aren't any other strong personalities involved. Your taste in food tends to be simple yet high quality. You can really get into a perfectly prepared sandwich or simple fresh salad. You get along best with ketchup and barbeque sauce personalities. Get you with a salsa personality, and things might become downright nasty!

What Condiment Are You?

I always thought as much....

Because, I Like, Care and Stuff

Here's a shout out to Kate et al...

Nathan Fillion

Now that Firefly and Serenity are long gone, our favourite spaceship captain has been reduced to doing porn. PG rated porn at that.

Enjoy:


Nailing Your Wife

In Honour of the Holiday

And because I love my sister, it's techno!


For the more traditional: