Since yahoo IM sucks on the Mac and Thom only sees 10% what I write there, I'll use his new blog.
A nerd goes on a date. Let's say there's a 50/50 chance that he'll like her enough to ask for a second date. Likewise, assume there's a similar probability that she'll, in turn, like him enough to accept. This means there is only a 1 in 4 chance of a second date.
Now assume our dating couple is a bit more selective. Each needs a prospective mate to be compatible on physical, intellectual, emotional and sexual levels. For each of these qualities let's once again say that the odds are even for a match. Now the probability of finding your soulmate drops to less than 1 in 100. Thus to find my soulmate I'll need to date, on average, nearly a hundred women - and that's assuming my luck is average, which doesn't seem to be the case recently. I might have to date two or three hundred women to find Ms Right. I'd better get busy.
William Wordsworth, The Prelude (1805)
I've toyed with the idea of voting for Arnold Schwarzenegger. Rob Lowe seems to like him. More importantly Warren Buffet seems to like him. What's not to like? He's a moderate Republican, right? Well, honestly I can't tell. Arnold doesn't like answering questions. He's got Pete Wilson running his campaign, who would be difficult to shoehorn into any definition of "moderate". He apparently hung out with Enron's Ken Lay but Arnold says he doesn't really recall anything about it. Ken is not a really popular guy in California - if he campaigned for Arnold here the crowds would most likely show up with torches and some rope. No, I'm really just beginning to think Mr Schwarzenegger isn't a great candidate. Plus, I have to keep looking up how to spell his name.
I think my only other option (aside from wasting my vote on a protest candidate) is to vote for the Lt. Governor. At least I can spell his name - good ol' Cruz Boostemante. Er, Bustimonti... um, Boostimon... Ah, hell, I'm going to bed.
I found this picture so funny I stayed up past my bedtime to make sure it got into my blog.
I also discovered today that the laptop computer that was worth over three grand when I got it is now worth 140 bucks on ebay. The computer I'm now considdering replacing it with is worth NEARLY THREE TIMES THAT! Welcome to the low-budget world.
I finally found a ssh client that supports file transfers so I can update anything I need to on my web site again. It also runs on Mac OS 8.0 which is great because now I can use my crusty old PowerBook 3400 too. Unfortunately, I can't find a remotely modern browser that supports anything less than Mac OS 8.6 so I'm stuck with Netscape 3.01. Two steps forward, one step back...
In other news: I laughed.
The power is out in New York! It's not a terrorist attack, but it could have been. If it had been a terrorist attack government officals would have been able to handle the situation. Of course, this demonstrates how vunerable we are to terrorists attacks. Make sure you're stocked up on batteries, plastic sheeting, and duct tape! Terrorist are probably plotting right now how to knock out our power! But don't panic, because this wasn't really a terrorist attack. But it could have been...
*sigh* Luckily the news services aren't talking much about how our deregulated power utilities aren't re-investing in maintaining our power grid. If they did the terrorists might realize they could just bribe the power companies to screw things up. Wait, scratch that. No need to bribe anyone - they're screwing it up just fine as is.
Time for yet another links post:
Being a man means I am a big fan of scantily clad women. Madison Ave has known for a long time that "skin sells". Paige Davis, the host of TLC's Trading Spaces, also gets it. TV Guide gets it. However it just seems to freak-out TLC network execs. I'm debating whether or not I can justify buying this week's TV Guide in order to maximize my TV viewing pleasure. I also have this unexplainable urge to buy some wallpaper...
"My CPU is okay, but it would be better with Boobies." Rummaging around my weblogs I discovered someone found my page as a result of a search for "AMD Boobies." Hours (okay, 2 minutes) of intensive research revealed a much more appropriate page for the query featuring this gem linking AMD Processors and Boobies:
OK, here's a brainstorm (Listen up AMD ad executives)
We already have the great resource that is Britney's Guide to Semiconductor Physics.
Now take it a step further -- AMD hires Britney to appear on TV commercials explaining the MHz myth to the masses. We have the conflict between the public's short attention span vs. boobies. Boobies win every time. Problem solved, AMD sales skyrocket, and there is much rejoicing.
How much could it possibly cost? She already sells Pepsi. Alternately, if Anna Kournikove is done filming Lycos commercials, she would be an excellent fallback choice.
Can you imagine the headlines if AMD CPUs actually had boobies? Nerd burns hand feeling-up CPU. Sues AMD
Over at The Daily Dystopian there is a story about defense spending that everyone should read.
My computer is engaging in illegal operations and I don't want to be an accessory to a crime so I would like you to come arrest it.
Here's a link explaining why unsolicited bunk e-mail is called spam. Why did I post that link? I just thought it was funny, I didn't expect a kind of Spanish Inquisition!
I was surprised to learn that George Bush actually lives in Columbus, Ohio.
What do you get when you have sex with marshmellows and chocolate graham crackers? A S'more-gasm!
In case you've ever wondered, "Who is thom?" Here is your answer. The executive summary of thom follows:
