Monthly Archives: July 2007

And Speaking of Goals…

By C.G. | Published: July 10, 2007

I just read this AP article on MSNBC about a guy who fullfilled a life long dream… …to soar up into the clouds in a lawn chair and fly from Oregon to Idaho. While he didn’t make it to Idaho, he traveled 193 miles from home. I almost wish I had the guts to do [...]

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New Goals

By C.G. | Published: July 10, 2007

I’ve tried to come up with some new goals to accomplish. Things that aren’t too hard (so I can achieve them) but not too easy or common (to keep them special). So far, I’ve come up with three goals that I’m going to work towards. The first, involves the most effort and time: Become a [...]

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Transformers Comedy

By C.G. | Published: July 9, 2007

Every now and then, you come across nerdy humor that is surprisingly witty and universal. By universal, I mean it is something that many people can relate to despite the nerdy and intelligent undertones. Take, for example, this “letter” written by a GIEICO insurance rep to the Transformer: Optimus Prime. From Timothy McSweeney’s Internet Tendency [...]

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Getting Thick

By C.G. | Published: July 7, 2007

So I’m trying something new. I’ve decided to use a lot more thick-clients in my life and not focus on web based applications like Google’s Reader. Actually, that’s the only one I’m going to try and get rid of for now. I think its going to be hard. I read my feeds at work during [...]

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Mortal Kombat

By C.G. | Published: July 7, 2007

I’m speechless. There are a lot more geeks in this world than I ever thought. Just check out this YouTube clip of two guys sparing in New York City’s Central Park. Watch as they are suddenly surrounded by… a UC Berkeley traveling a cappella group!!!!

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