The lovely
ellinor  and I meet every election to analyze and discuss the California propositions. It’s very helpful to talk them through with someone else, and our political approaches are just different enough to make for some good arguments. From my perspective, here are our recommendations for this election. Feel free to pass them on if you find ( Read more... )

Your Score: House Stark

36% Dominant, 27% Extroverted, 81% Trustworthy


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Ok, so I've just sent in my second application for a position involving analyzing digital distribution of media.  Clearly, this is something I should learn a lot more about fast.  Is anyone out there an expert?  Got any suggestions on resources?

(and heck, know anyone at Netflix or Sony?)

So, someone is apparently sending out a lot of spam using my e-mail address.  I discovered this because my inbox is now flooded with bounce back and "please confirm you are human" messages.  Is there anything I can do about this?  And how do I check to make sure my computer hasn't been zombiefied and I'm not sending out these messages?  (I don't ( Read more... )

Fajitas is on NPR!  Morning Edition did a story on the Redistricting Game.  You can hear the interview here

Ah spring, the time of the year when California is flooded with strawberries. 
I let myself be talked in to half a flat of organic berries at the Farmer's market this morning, and now I need to figure out what to do with all of them. 
I'm considering strawberry ice cream and fresh berry pie, but does anyone have suggestions or favorite recipes?

Happy Birthday !  May your day be celebratory, and your dinner truly awesome.

So I just finished reading Ysabel.  Or skimming, really, since I was getting bored and wanted to be able to put it down (NOT a good sign).

Now, I'm generally a Guy Gavriel Kay fan, but really, what is with him and love triangles?

I mean, there are other sources of conflict, dude.

(sigh)

That was awesome.  Really.  If someone asked me what Survivor is all about (or at least should be about), I'd point 'em right at last night's episode.  Lots of strategizing, double crosses, and a few people completely surprised.  What's not to love?

Things I particularly enjoyed:

1)  That the Earl Alliance won.  And that they earned it by ( Read more... )

After months of trying to get in the door, I finally have an preliminary telephone interview with Toyota for a financial analyst position.  So send me good vibes at 2:00 today!

(crosses fingers)