I finally got Windows 7 purchased and installed this afternoon. Now I’m in the process of re-installing every piece of software that I use regularly. The firewall and anti-virus weren’t too bad, but I had a hell of a time with Quicken. I don’t really have time for it, but I’m so tired of the [...]
Also tagged Computers, whiningYes, boys and girls, I really did it this time. My operating system is officially toast. Looks like I’ll be out buying a copy of Windows 7 in the morning. For tonight, I’m just going to re-install Linux on the hard drive I wanted it on in the first place and then I’ll work on [...]
Also tagged Computers, whiningInteresting, as in “may you live in interesting times and be noticed by important people.” I’m trying to teach myself to write small programs in JAVA (it’s a long story). I was having some problems with the JAVA development stuff causing some conflicts with some of my other programs so I decided to install the [...]
Also tagged Computers, pointless gestures, whiningI have a rule about Ratlands. I don’t give out the name of the site to my co-workers. It isn’t that there’s anything here that embarrasses me; I’m well aware that nothing on the internet is private and nothing on the internet ever goes away and I operate accordingly. Although I have an ego as [...]
Also tagged envy, Guns, humor, self-esteemThere were a couple of studies published this week that suggest that hallucinogens may be of some value in treating mental illnesses. One suggests that Ketamine (yes, the horse tranquilizer) which is mildly hallucinogenic in humans boosted signaling between neurons in the brain, and even led to healthy growth of synapses. (Chronic depression can be [...]
Also tagged health care, Science/TechnologyI thought that might get your attention
Also tagged food, health care, pointless gestures, self-esteemFrom Fiona on Burn Notice: Well, in my experience, if something seems too good to be true, it’s best to shoot it, just in case.
Also tagged Guns, quotes, wordsmithingAccording to this little test I know so much about drugs I’m, well… NameThatDrug.com – Identify The Drug
Also tagged Nanny State, pointless gestures, wtf?In any life, there are events that change forever one’s perception of the world. Some are collective events; the Moon landing and Watergate for folks of my generation or more recently 9/11. Some are personal; a first kiss, meeting the love of your life, the birth of a child. Unfortunately, at least in my experience, [...]
Also tagged pointless gestures, self-esteem, wtf?From The Register today: Irascible, grumpy cynics have a significantly higher risk of suffering heart attacks and strokes compared to mellow, amiable, trusting people, according to a new study. Researchers carrying out a survey found that “antagonistic” subjects – that is, those who were assessed as competitive, aggressive, manipulative or “quick to express anger” – [...]
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