Kryptonite discovered (finally)

I for one am glad we found some Kryptonite. In case we are ever plagued with an evil Superman (Superman III) or outlaws from the planet Krypton (Superman II). Dr Chris Stanely a Mineralogist at London's Natural History Museum had this to say

"I'm afraid it's not green and it doesn't glow either - although it will react to ultraviolet light by fluorescing a pinkish-orange," he told BBC News.

Even if it's not green I will sleep a little safer without the threat of a rogue super being.

Shawn Your Company's Computer Guy

As of late I have been promoted (demoted?) to computer support for the project. I have to think about adopting the tactis of Nick burns ...

Mickey

Mickey
Originally uploaded by Drizzt51.

This poor guy my wife found along the PA 220 playing in traffic. She had a little bit of trouble getting him in the car but once he got in he just went to sleep. So far he is getting along well with the other dogs, however I think he has thrown the balance of their routine off a little. So we are trying to adjust. Its not certain where he is going to end up, but for right now we are trying to give him a good home

My new work machine

My new work machine
Originally uploaded by Drizzt51.

I was doing to much so they gave me a new machine. Of course little do they know that giving me a mac, even an ancient one, will allow me to be much more productive

A voice of reason from the insane

One of the best contemporary American authors and my personal favorite, Kurt Vonnegut, passed away yesterday. The recurring theme of his work was, simply, community. We (humans) are social animals. We need to interact with others, that stimulus is an important part of a healthy life. The American culture takes a different view, favoring the idea of the rugged individualist. Americans are in love with the idea of the immigrant who pulls himself up by his boot straps to become wealthy and influential.

Thats all crap.

People need other people to survive. Someone to care for us when were sick, encourage us to accomplish our potential, to join with us to build a better world. The often irreverent Vonnegut refers to this philsophy as humanism and himself as a humanist. What makes the idea of humanism so grand it two fold. First its simple, and can be summed with the old adage "Do unto to others as you would have undone to you." Second its about doing the right thing because its right, not because you want something out of the trade. I have been affected by his life and his work and would like to think that I could be a humanist my-self. I try hard at this everyday.

So it goes.

Well they are called the geek squad...

OK here is the definition of geek:

1. a peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, esp. one who is perceived to be overly intellectual.
2. a computer expert or enthusiast (a term of pride as self-reference, but often considered offensive when used by outsiders.)
3. a carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken.

And as we all know geek's are often portrayed as sexually frustrated and lusting after the beautiful cheerleader. So when he is invited into the home of an attractive young woman how would have thought this would happen ...

I have to go ahead and move my desk

Somedays your a milton ...



I have been told to go ahead and move my desk ... which makes me sad.