Happy Good Times

2010-11-21T22:32:00.000-05:00

MapCrunch - Random street views of anywhere in the world
http://www.mapcrunch.com/

2010-11-14T17:56:00.001-05:00

http://miraclejones.blogspot.com/2010/10/how-to-get-laid-for-zero-dollars-and.html

2010-08-06T01:21:00.001-04:00

http://lovesagame.com/the-secret-how-to-get-over-a-break-up/

2010-07-27T23:30:00.000-04:00

Too many laws, too many prisoners (Economist)

Short summary: Our criminal system is messed up and expensive. A lot of laws are ambiguous or poorly written. Thinking of this from a semantic web and social perspective...

How about a standard ontology for laws, and a dataset of all laws based on it. Considering each country, state, jurisdiction have many similar laws, we're likely to see a lot of redundancy but also a lot of variation. Attached to these laws what if could attach statistics for:
- Expense of prosecution
- Likelihood of appeal
- Likelihood of appeal
- Average prison sentence

Anything that could be used to measure the effectiveness of the law.

2010-04-18T20:00:00.002-04:00

Everything - http://www.voidtools.com/download.php

Amazing search tool for finding anything on your computer. Filter's files/folders as you type. Installation is less than 1MB. Much faster than Window's search, less invasive than Google Desktop.

Incredibly helpful--I'm finding files I had forgotten about, and seeing all of the places that files get cached. On the other end, now it will be a lot easier for someone to find "John's deepest secrets.doc." Better rename that one just in case.

found via stonedslacker at Reddit

2010-02-01T22:52:00.003-05:00

I want to blog more. I know blogging about blogging is cliché, but I love cliché, so perfect. I've tried this a few times before, but like everyone else, I just lose interest after a while. But I would like to get better at writing, and I figure this way (versus a personal journal) I may get some feedback.

Things I could write about:
1. Work. Experiences as a software engineer and government contractor.
2. Life as a 20-something in Arlington, VA. The bar scene, kickball, and being friends with a large and fun group of educated lushes.
3. Technology. I love my Droid; It's amazing all the stuff I can do with it. I would definitely consider a chip implant if it meant I would never have to carry a wallet around again.
4. ToastMasters. I'm in a club based at work. This has definitely spurred my desire to write more, so that I can better organize my thoughts.
5. Books. I've been using the public library a lot in the past few years, and I've found a lot of relatively obscure books that I think are worth a look

There's always going to be something to write about.

2009-11-27T13:30:00.001-05:00

Forget about earth - let's move to mars!

2009-11-09T10:21:00.001-05:00

Good Idea - Plowing Detroit into Farmland - http://ideas.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/09/plowing-detroit-into-farmland/?partner=rss&emc=rss

2009-09-22T22:16:00.001-04:00

post secret

Epigrams

2009-08-30T22:15:00.002-04:00

An Epigram is a brief, clever, and usually memorable statement. [wikipedia]

http://www.thesmartset.com/article/article07200901.aspx

The restaurant across the street has gone out of business. I will miss wondering how it stays open.

There's a kid on a Pogo stick in front of my house. It's nearly midnight so let's assume he's been drinking. This should end well for him.

Oh you kids these days. I can't tell which one is a hipster and which one's a hobo. You're all wearing beards, plaid, and riding a bike.

Fun!

Matt and Kim

2009-08-18T22:40:00.002-04:00

I love this band. Add this to the list of songs I found from commercials (Bacardi). YES!

2009-08-18T22:36:00.001-04:00

Girlfriend Doesn't Realize Boyfriend is on Vacation

Who's bringing the microwave?

2009-08-08T10:34:00.003-04:00

Two incoming Freshman excited for a new school year!

Hey, I think we're living together!

I Love Love Love Noah and Whale

2008-08-24T14:15:00.001-04:00

Five Years Time!

This is Mr. Belding

2008-07-30T20:27:00.000-04:00

http://www.bestweekever.tv/2008/07/29/this-is-mr-belding/

Now that's what I'm talking about

2008-06-30T21:58:00.002-04:00

Glennis McMurray is rad. And she wants to be Ellen's official DJ.

Caro and Nette

2008-06-27T20:55:00.006-04:00

http://www.youtube.com/user/CaroAndNette, http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=236220321

These girls are German and awesome. I found them when looking for video's of God Killed the Queen by Louis XIV, which is one of the greatest songs ever. They've made video's for a lot of songs, having fun, and showing tremendous dedication to what they do. And they're so friggin' young! If I could buy stock in people, these girls would be on my portfolio of awesome. Yeah, you heard me, stock analogy, suck on that.

G.I. Joe

2008-06-17T23:33:00.001-04:00

Porkchop Sandwiches

Body Massage

Dockside Bars

Best Of

The World According to Calvin's Dad

2008-06-17T23:21:00.004-04:00

http://www.elise.com/quotes/a/ask_calvins_dad.php

Quirks

2008-05-04T19:50:00.002-04:00

[from Eliza Skinner] When I am reading a book and it describes someone’s face or tone, I try it. For example, if I read “He looked confused and ashamed as he shrugged his shoulders,” I unconsciously attempt to do the same, to see what the author meant.

Sunday Afternoon

2008-05-03T20:29:00.000-04:00

A dance song by DJ Jon Lajoie. www.jonlajoie.com

The Blow - True Affection

2008-04-08T22:53:00.004-04:00

new favorite \\

old favorite-- Rogue Wave - Eyes

What if There's Bears?

2008-04-06T14:51:00.000-04:00

Home fix-it tips, accounting for the presence of bears.

first post

2008-03-29T02:08:00.003-04:00

Hello World

In my first season of Kickball (Spring '07), often times when I'd get home I'd listen to music. There's this one girl I found randomly on Myspace - Darla Rose. Soothing, post drunk-walk-home music. I love her.