Daily Archives: May 18, 2009
My Existential Problem With Gaming Rigs
Posted on May 18, 2009 165 Comments
Here’s my problem: I’m at the point where I’m thinking of getting a new computer, and all things being equal, I’d like to get something that’s tricked out to a reasonable degree, so I can play all the ginchy new computer games at near-max frame rates; which is to say I want a gaming rig. […]
ConQuest 40 Schedule
Posted on May 18, 2009 24 Comments
As most of you know, this weekend I’m the Author Guest of Honor at ConQuest 40 in Kansas City. I know I will see every single one of you there. Here’s what I’ll be doing, program-wise, when I’m not stationed somewhere with seven pounds of Kansas City barbeque in front of me: FRIDAY, MAY 22 […]
Spam Thread
Posted on May 18, 2009 77 Comments
This is a thread for spam. Please insert all your spam-like messages here. Note: I am not responsible for messages caught by the built-in spam filter. It’s up to you to get around it.
Funny in Short Bursts
Posted on May 18, 2009 14 Comments
My college pal Joe Schmitt is the focus of this Chicago Tribune article on people who are funny on Twitter. I can attest that he’s been funny for a while now, and proof that University of Chicago was a nexus of geek weirdness back in the day, as Joe was the center of a social […]
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