Have any of you built a box with this one yet? Have any of you built a 2008.5 box? I'm trying to spec out the motherboard, SATA controller, and CPU requirements, and could use some help from more knowledgeable folks. Here's my base requirements ( Read more... )

For everyone who's ever suffered burningman camp planning, I give you "Hitler's Last Burn":

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It comes pre-Godwinded :D

The NYT posted an article on "What is steampunk?" today. I followed the link from boinboing, and while the article was mildly amusing, some of the comments on boingboing are priceless:

"Renaissance Fair: The Next Generation" --Karlgustav
"So would this gypsy-goth music they listen to be considered Steamo?" -- Ratbus ( Read more... )

So far, this month is shaping up to suck.

Leila is moving out at the end of the month. We need a roommate. If you have leads, let me know ASAP.

These are just awesome. Pulp Fiction, in kinetic typography.

(from my friend netik's lj post, more here. r0x!)

Canon released an update to the Rebel series today, it has all kinds of juicy high end features. I'm torn, now I've got the 40D, the 450D, and the possibly some as-yet-to-be-announced 5D replacement to choose from for my next kit. Is it worth waiting, or should I cycle my XTi for the XSi (450D)? I mean, the XSi has remote live view for studio ( Read more... )

Google has a fancy new trip planner. here's the route I used to take from the house I grew up in hillsboro to Powell's City Of Books.

Oh, and the best victorian slapping game. Ever.

From Order of the Science Scouts of Exemplary Repute and Above Average Physique:


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Kermit D. Frog covers "Hurt".

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