Category Archives: Thoughts

PROJECT: BetterMe

Posted on 02.03.2010 by Dan

  There’s a saying, that if you don’t use it, you lose it.  More and more I fear this is becoming true for myself.  My job isn’t particularly satisfying mentally; most of it is computer gruntwork, and there is definitely … Continue reading →

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Home Away From Home

Posted on 01.22.2010 by Dan

Okay, so as anyone who visits here with any regularity would know (why would you do this to yourself, anyways) I don’t tend to update this site as often as I’d like. It’s something I’d like to improve, as suggested … Continue reading →

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Netbooks, But Were Afraid To Ask

Posted on 05.18.2009 by Dan

Netbooks! They’re a new class of personal computers designed to work as an accessory to a main laptop or desktop computer. Ranging from 7″ to 12″ screens, they’re typically underpowered when compared to a standard laptop, but can run common … Continue reading →

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Jaunty Jackalope & Fallout

Posted on 04.28.2009 by Dan

Ubuntu 9.04 was offcially released last week.  I’d been running the beta for a week or so prior, and so far it hasn’t disappointed.  The new features aren’t anything to write home about, but one thing I’ve noticed is the … Continue reading →

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The Fisher-Price ‘Baby’s First Laptop’ a.k.a. The Dell Mini 9

Posted on 04.08.2009 by Dan

Last month I finally bit the bullet and purchased a portable computer.  Specifically, the Dell Mini 9 netbook.  The Mini 9 isn’t the most powerful creature in the computing jungle, but it’s what I’ve been looking for: small – 9″ … Continue reading →

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Hello!

Posted on 03.24.2009 by Dan

Yes, I am still alive, I’ve just been busy with various things and stuff. In truth lately I haven’t really spent much time developing anything to write about, which is something I intend to rectify soonish.  In case you’re curious, … Continue reading →

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Change and Hope

Posted on 01.20.2009 by Dan

Today, less than an hour ago, I watched history being made.   Barack Hussien Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.   We have begun a new chapter in America’s story, one that urges each … Continue reading →

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Obama/Biden ’08

Posted on 10.25.2008 by Dan

Helped out some friends campaigning for this year’s election, arguably one of the most important in the last twenty years.

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Book, Mail, and Music

Posted on 10.24.2008 by Dan

Today I’m going to do a quick write-up about several things I’ve been introduced to in the past few weeks, and I suggest you check each of them out, you may enjoy them a lot. First off, there’s the very … Continue reading →

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History Lessons. . .

Posted on 09.11.2008 by Dan

It’s totally not insensitive or crass to create a quiz based upon the deaths of 3,000+ people. What the hell. . . Way to trivialize the worst terrorist attack to ever happen on US soil. On the other hand, in … Continue reading →

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