tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38961078596845620242012-02-16T13:31:19.950-06:00Wait for it...cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-69654606742460142462011-07-30T21:26:00.000-05:002011-07-30T21:26:38.490-05:00

Though honestly, we'd probably just get"others" to do it.Ok, so that is the last time I try to schedule posts... I promise. Apparently they would have shown up in 2012. Next time we will just go with "I'm out for a few weeks and will be back later. XOXOXOXOXOXO ~cbeck" :) (image by xkcd.com and CC-BY-NC-2.5)

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-19904927381052598942011-07-17T09:15:00.000-05:002011-07-17T09:15:10.851-05:00

Paul tried to explain why he let The Purse Snatcher get away, but it all happened so fast

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Research Triangle, NC (TVN)-- A study published last week in the Journal of Genetic and Mechanical Engineering has experts everywhere questioning the very core of their scientific foundations. According to Dr. Harrison T. Bagsley, A renouned genetics researcher, the same process of evolution and adaptation found in mammals is also driving mutations in the automotive industry. Specifically, in

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On July 4th, Americans everywhere remember what is important in this country. That is, of course, the freedom to pay 5 dollars for a cup of burned coffee. Never mind that the coffee is sold to us from a company that was so sure we'd make them rich they figured their bucks would reach to the stars... what really matters is that we are not drinking tea. See, the British were once horribly odd

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-6243472563750081052011-07-01T10:30:00.001-05:002011-07-01T10:34:18.006-05:00

"Next remember you are FLYS, not LANDS. Cause when you land, I'm gonna get you.shared via Creative Commons License (BY-NC-SA-3.0)

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-76735523989279196852011-06-27T15:17:00.004-05:002011-06-27T15:35:14.355-05:00

This weeks post is brought to you by the letters "L" and the number 0. Representing, respectively, the nature of my work (Lousy, lame, loathsome, loquaciousOk, that's not really an appropriate adjective, but I was running out of Ls and felt like 4 words was better than three) and the amount of time I have available to write this (0 hrs). So then, I will today leave you with a slightly edited

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-35793253401157573642011-06-24T15:27:00.001-05:002011-06-24T15:29:13.398-05:00

and I haven't even started playing my favorite track from Jason and the Argonauts yet...

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Father's Day is a time for most to celebrate their fathers.  Or, if you happen to be a father, a time to sit back and soak up the free socks, ties, and strange gadgets that you might only use in the event of a nucular holocaust (for example; clean underpants). Of course, it's also a time when the man of the house gets to choose the restaurant - entailing careful selection of the closest

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-53656726950812986842011-06-17T14:04:00.000-05:002011-06-17T14:04:41.749-05:00

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In the mid 1800’s, Charles Darwin invented natural selection. This was a process that allowed natural stuff to kill off those less adaptable to their environment. By less adaptable, of course, we mean dumb. Later in the next century, and to compensate for the impending doom of the human species, Al Gore invented technology.  Technology’s purpose was initially to make it easier to order a pizza,

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But somehow the stick police can always tell... :((Click to enlarge. Shared via Creative Commons License [BY-NC-SA-3.0])

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And somewhere out there is a person wishing they hadn't posted that drunken, half-naked picture as their profile pic.  Could we chalk this up as a good way for using Facebook to boost your self esteem?  Or maybe the self esteem of others?  Hey, whatever works for you.  Get the full story on YouTube.  And kids, don't try this at home. image via YouTube screen cap, fair use protected

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-29684271944702387392011-06-06T13:12:00.002-05:002011-06-06T15:58:09.769-05:00

It seems you can no longer leave a pet store without passing by a delightful array of gourmet treats.  I would like to meet the person that decided this was necessary.  Survey your average dog as an example.  You will find that they eat: Why someone decided your pooch needed "delectable" gourmet treats is beyond me.  With that in mind, allow me to share two reasons gourmet dog treats are not a

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-85343884072305192382011-06-03T15:05:00.002-05:002011-06-03T15:07:37.878-05:00

Note, if you've been seeing articles in your RSS reader that look like they belong to someone you have followed, but it turns out these articles are from a different site: Be aware there is a google and/or feedburner issue that is affecting many feeds. This will hopefully be resolved in the near future.

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(Click for full resolution [CC-BY-NC-SA-3.0])

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-17590868472038419562011-06-01T15:01:00.008-05:002011-06-05T12:36:23.404-05:00

Sometimes I think there are little gnomes running around in my template. Let me start by saying I like blogger. But I'm not too fond of magically appearing buttons, I must say. Is it odd that I am most annoyed by the fact that it clashes with my color scheme? (Update):  Ok, this is part of Google's new "+1" feature.  It was added automatically because it is now part of the "share" widget". 

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-49228521943975291172011-05-31T22:44:00.004-05:002011-06-01T09:38:36.569-05:00

According to the Wall Street Journal (whose personal motto is '5 articles free or as much as you can read from google'), The Pentagon has decided that computer attacks can be considered an act of war. That's right fellow bloggers, think twice before rallying the troops for a cyber protest (or heist). You never know when the stealth B-52s are gonna shake that cosmic thing and drop a love shack

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-87447551133932849422011-05-30T12:01:00.005-05:002011-05-31T14:58:53.168-05:00

As a boy of 8 years, I was severely injured while trying to be a hero. My morning began, I suspect like any other Hero's would, by opening my eyes and squinting at the bright sun as it slipped in through the window slats. It was summer time in Florida. A time filled with trips to the beach, TV, and the recklessness of youth. The later being brought about by the bane of every kids existence:

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-34604632815142873812011-05-30T11:58:00.005-05:002011-05-30T12:00:54.063-05:00

Linux Kernel 3.0 rc1 goes official today. In the words of Torvaldus:"I decided to just bite the bullet, and call the next version 3.0. It will get released close enough to the 20-year mark, which is excuse enough for me, although honestly, the real reason is just that I can no longer comfortably count as high as 40."What major changes can you expect? Absolutely none besides the shiny new number.

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-24136977827877611222011-05-27T01:40:00.001-05:002011-05-27T09:41:08.671-05:00

(Click Pic to enlarge [CC-BY-NC-SA])

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A new article in Emotion (APA DOI:10.1037/a0022902) reveals what we all have known for ages: Nice guys get stepped on, spit at, and generally hated by women everywhere finish last. In this study, individuals from several sample groups (including undergraduates and members of social networking sites) were asked to rate the sexual attractiveness of the opposite sex. The end result? Men like

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-85838921381599253822011-05-23T01:40:00.009-05:002011-05-23T15:33:37.903-05:00

Our home is under attack. No, not by marauding Vikings. The 32 stickers indicating our home is protected by an alarm system and "instant death" have seen to it that they stay away. Instead, we have our very own cardinal. Meet Mr. Cardinal:Mr. Cardinal first made his presence known by rapping on the window pane while The Candid Counselor was hard at work. Initially, this development was

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-30832895478286722072011-05-21T04:28:00.001-05:002011-05-21T04:28:00.389-05:00

The CDC wants YOU to be prepared for the oncoming Zombie Apocalypse. No, seriously. Sure they say if it happens. But we all know it is just a matter of when it happens. Now, despite their best efforts at laying out an action plan, the best course of action is still to take Pete's car, drive over to Mum's, take care of Philip, grab Mum, pick up Liz, go to the Winchester, have a nice cold

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-65314267079286476982011-05-20T17:38:00.001-05:002011-05-20T17:40:26.506-05:00

Earlier this week, Fabrice Bellard released a JavaScript PC emulator using our favorite operating system, Linux. The emulator is running kernel version 2.6.20 with an ash shell environment (sorry, no xorg). Once booting up, you will find support for copy'n'paste from outside sources, your favorite text editor (vi) and a few other goodies. The emulator will run in Firefox 4.X, Chrome 11, Opera

cbeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351663082356629864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3896107859684562024.post-20768789882529945412011-05-19T09:56:00.005-05:002011-05-19T12:00:48.413-05:00

We interrupt our regularly scheduled Friday Funny to bring you this breaking story. According to Dr. Alan E. Kazdin, director of Yale University's Parenting Center and Child Conduct Clinic, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are going through a personal 9/11. As we all take a moment to weep at this travesty, allow me to introduce you to Dr. Kazdin: (Please Click Pic to Enlarge [CC-BY-NC-SA

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