I will be shutting down this Live Journal for a period of no less than two weeks, possibly longer, starting midnight tonight. I've had some rough years lately, but 2008 takes the cake in utter sucking hell, emotionally, physically, and financially. I'm worn out and I need to gain my strength back before I find myself in a deeper pit than I'm in ( Read more... )

(silence)

(AKA what Portland Geeks do when snowed in.)

For on the spot 140 character reports, there's PDX: Twitter! Storm! Team! on Twitter.

For streaming video of falling snow, check out Dr. Normal's Sellwood Weather Cam, located just a short sleigh ride from here ( Read more... )

And Nurse Christine Chapel, and the original "Number One," and Lwaxanna Troi.

Wife of ‘Star Trek’ creator dies at 76

Farewell Majel. You were pretty darned awesome.

::ship's communications offline::

...DON'T.

Serious security flaw found in IE

Users of Microsoft's Internet Explorer are being urged by experts to switch to a rival until a serious security flaw has been fixed ( Read more... )

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Just when we thought everything was covered and then some, word is in that Vera's $6,200 plumbing nightmare is now a $13,000 plumbing nightmare. And though there are efforts underway for city assistance as well, the fundraiser continues and auctions are still open.

For my part I would like to direct people again to my auction offering of a custom ( Read more... )

(Short version of instructions ganked from newroticgirl. Visit her wishlist here!)

Ye Olde Holiday Wishlist meme, in brief:1) Post your wishlist. Big or small. Whatever you want this holiday season ( Read more... )

From the Sunday night treasurer's report for helpvera:

UPDATE TWO: Thanks to a very generous donation, the total amount past due on Vera's mortgage has been raised.

Any additional monies will be used to get her help for representation for getting better terms on her loan, medical, sewer, and a buffer so she can have a nice holiday dinner.

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