Judging from what I’ve seen elsewhere, the people at Gmail are ramping things up and shovelling out invites. I’ve got a few extras, so if any of you are still looking for one, let me know in comments….
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Wireless card advice?
Does anyone out there have an opinion about which wireless notebook card is a particularly worth
buying these days? It doesn’t need to be the latest and fastest standard (whatever that might be
this montih), just 802.11b compatible and not too expensive (since for now it’ll only see occasional
use during travel). Oh, and it’s gotta work with Windows 98SE.
Trying out a new icon….
A simple test of a new icon with which I am pimping matociquala‘s upcoming book.
It is a great book.
I have read it.
You should buy a copy and read it too.
Ain’t that a cool icon? matociquala made it her own self.
My orkut experience
Step 1 – Get invited to join orkut.
Step 2 – Despite the rather scathing comments seen in past on Boing Boing about orkut and it’s ilk, decide to give it a shot.
Step 3 – Try once. Server not working.
Step 4 – Try a second, third, fourth, and fifth time, all on different days/times. Server never working.
Step 5 – Give up.
Quizzage
Fei Lian
The Chinese god of the wind, which he carries in a
bag. He is a trouble-stirrer, but he is kept in
check by Shen Yi, the heavenly archer.
Which Chinese Mythological Being Are You?
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Buffy quiz/meme thing
Some of these are spot on, some are funny, and some are just weird.
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A quiz…..
Category X – The
Changeling
Witty, amusing and a bit weird, you’re welcomed
into most social groups, even though you don’t
‘fit in’ perfectly .
What Type of Social Entity are You?
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The Computer Ate My Vote!
Dresden Dolls at The Paradise in Boston
[cross-posted from Of Two Minds]
On Friday night, Jenn (aka arcaedia) and I went to see the always amazing Dresden Dolls at The Paradise in Boston.
When we got off the train in front of the venue, we ran into our friends woj (aka wojsvenwoj), Meredith (aka smoemeth) and Jeff (aka geoffroi). In woj and Meredith’s case, I hadn’t been expecting to see them there, though, in retrospect, I probably should have. They’d all already had dinner, so, after some time spent standing around talking, woj and Meredith headed off to find a bar in which to watch the Red Sox game (and miss the opening acts at The Paradise), Jeff went inside the club, and Jenn and I went to have dinner at a Korean restaurant a few doors down. You can read Jenn’s detailed review of our dining experience here, but the short of it is that the food was really good, and we plan to go there again if we’re in the area.
After dinner we ran into other friends, and discovered that it is indeed a very small world, as different circles of friends intersected in some strange ways. After a while everyone went inside, where we got to see the last two-thirds of the set by Reverend Glasseye and his Wooden Legs. My short description of them would be Squirrel Nut Zippers with a strong Russian flavor.
Then it was time for the main event. I was expecting the Dresden Dolls to put on a great show, in part because it was on their home turf, and they definitely delivered. Here’s the set list, as posted to TheShadowBox.net (now the official Dresden Dolls forum), with added commentary:
Silly personality test results
You are a WEDL–Wacky Emotional Destructive Leader. This makes you an anarchist. You don’t give a damn. When push comes to shove, you just forget about it–it’s just not worth the heartache. What this means for others is that dealing with you can be aggravating, because they find they can’t get you motivated about things they care about. What this means for you is that you are happier, calmer, and saner then they are on their best days.
You are near-immune to criticism, and those who know you well acknowledge and respect that. You may come across as lazy, but the truth is that you find little to get worked up about. Regardless, you have slews of friends, because they are fascinated by your world view, jealous of your lifestyle, and drawn to the fact that you are hilarious to be around.
You are a pillar in a sea of hot-bloodedness. You have a sweet tooth.
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