In a few short hours, 2007 will be no more and it’s been years since I’ve written those good old top “whatever” of “insert year” lists. Since I’ve read, seen, heard and played maybe one book, movie, album and video game respectively this year and I’ve been focusing more and more on technology with this [...]
Archive > December 2007
R.I.P Netscape Navigator
Seems one of the biggest tech news stories this week is the death of Netscape Navigator. AOL, who’d acquired Netscape at some point, announced it was over, no more updates and no more support.
Of course, this isn’t a huge shock, I stopped using it years ago when I discovered the wonder that is Firefox, [...]
Are freelancers violating their leases?
In preparation for an apartment inspection, I sat down and re-read my lease and discovered a rather disturbing passage:
The Tenant further agrees not to exercise or carry on in or upon the Rented Premises or any part thereof, any trade, business, occupation or illegal act.
If I read that correctly, I’m effectively committing a [...]
Video games taught me to read
I was about four years old when my parents brought home my family’s first computer. A Tandy 2000 from Radio Shack. A complete joke by today’s standards but state-of-the-art for the mid-80’s.
It was supposed to be a business machine for my father but as with many who get their first computer, my parents developed a [...]
Say it ain’t so: "w00t" is the word of the year
I always like year-end lists and one my favourites is the “word of the year” declared by Merriam-Webster Inc…but this year’s pick leaves me in need of a stiff drink.
w00t.
That’s right, with two zeroes.
Yes, I’m serious. I really wish I wasn’t.
The worst part is the statement from Merriam-Webster, taken from Yahoo! News:
Massachusetts-based Merriam-Webster Inc. [...]
Further ranting about renewal offers
Today my mailbox contained yet another annoying renewal letter from Macleans, offering me some kind of sweet deal if I renew my subscription early. Problem with the letter is, they don’t state the exact amount of money they want from - just that they want my credit card info. Hah!
As I so mockingly stated a [...]
Visual weirdness
My apologies to anyone whose come by lately and been confused by the constant changing of the site's look. I've been experimenting with different designs (I'm bored.) Seems right now, though, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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