A few months ago, I set up a bulletin board type system to go along with my Drum and Bugle Corps web site. I originally used phpBB, but I found a bit too difficult to customize and a bit too bloated for the kind of community driven web site I’m trying to create. I recently … Continue reading “bbPress”
Month: November 2006
Non-Newtonian Fluid Fun
(via Memoirs of a Skepchick)
You’ve probably seen demonstrations of the non-Newtonian fluid properties of cornstarch and water. Check out the video of these guys — they actually filled a pool with the stuff:
(more…)There’s got to be a limit…
There’s got to be a limit to the number of people that can be comfortably seated in a Boeing 737-300. Apparently, Southwest Airlines has managed to exceed this limit by at least 20%.
Friday Thirteen: Metropolis
| Name | Artist | Album | Genre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Metropolis, Pt. 1: The Miracle And The Sleeper | Dream Theater | Images And Words | Metal |
| 2. | Regression | Dream Theater | Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory | Metal |
| 3. | Overture 1928 | Dream Theater | Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory | Metal |
| 4. | Strange Deja Vu | Dream Theater | Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory | Metal |
| 5. | Through My Words | Dream Theater | Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory | Metal |
| 6. | Fatal Tragedy | Dream Theater | Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory | Metal |
| 7. | Beyound This Life | Dream Theater | Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory | Metal |
| 8. | Through Her Eyes | Dream Theater | Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory | Metal |
| 9. | Home | Dream Theater | Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory | Metal |
| 10. | The Dance Of Eternity | Dream Theater | Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory | Metal |
| 11. | One Last Time | Dream Theater | Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory | Metal |
| 12. | The Spirit Carries On | Dream Theater | Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory | Metal |
| 13. | Finally Free | Dream Theater | Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory | Metal |
Spammers: Almost worse than Jim Talent
Since January 16, 2006, over 29,000 attempts to post comment spam to this site have been logged. That’s 1,000 spam comments since October 18, 2006.
I can sum it all up in three words
(via Fundies Say the Darndest Things!) I can sum it all up in three words: Evolution is a lie JohnR7, Christian forums [2006-Nov-04] That pretty much sums up typical creationist thinking.
Rated R
My life is rated R!Your life is rated R!What is your life rated? (MPAA Scale)
Nobody hates the troops more than…
I think it’s important to note that nobody hates the troops more than decorated war hero John Kerry. We’re all very, very lucky that we have draft-dodgers like George Bush and Dick Cheney to point that out to us. — Jimmy Kimmel
Friday Random Ten: 2006-11-03
| Name | Artist | Album | Genre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Money | Pink Floyd | Dark Side Of The Moon | Rock |
| 2. | Little Earthquakes | Tori Amos | Little Earthquakes | Alternative & Punk |
| 3. | Pick Up The Pieces | Steve Ferrone | Burning For Buddy: A Tribute To The Music Of Buddy Rich | Jazz |
| 4. | The Prophet | Yes | Time And A Word | Rock |
| 5. | “Brooklyn Heights” 2 | Howard Shore | Gangs Of New York | Soundtrack |
| 6. | I’m The Only One | Melissa Etheridge | Yes I Am | Rock |
| 7. | New Millennium | Dream Theater | Falling Into Infinity | Metal |
| 8. | I Love You Goodbye | Thomas Dolby | Astronauts & Heretics | Alternative & Punk |
| 9. | The Space Between | Roxy Music | Avalon | Alternative & Punk |
| 10. | Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Original Cast | Soundtrack |
It’s November 2nd …
… and I’m already sick of holiday advertising!