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September 30, 2004
Super Billiard Balls
The Local Applebee's has a Coin Operated Machine in the Lobby that dispenses large Super Balls designed like pool balls.
I am 7 away from a complete set :)
(I have 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, Cue)
Posted by sgowell at 04:25 PM | Comments (0)
September 29, 2004
radioSHARK has been released
Griffin Technologies (maker of the Powermate - see posts here) have released their radioShark (USB Radio Tuner). I had been looking at this a while back and thought that is was only going to be released for the Mac (or at least the drivers).
I really want one of these, but I am going to wait for the reviews to come in before I even consider getting it.
Posted by sgowell at 12:02 PM | Comments (0)
September 21, 2004
Bandwagons for everybody!
I went to Schuler Books last night and picked up a couple books that I thought could do me some good. First Off, "Getting Things Done" by David Allen. There is a rise in personal productivity products and this book (which has been out for a while) is being adopted by software developers, bloggers et al in a big way. 43 Folders has some great info regarding the new GTD movement. Second, I needed a refresher on PHP, so I picked up O'Reilly's "PHP Pocket Reference". Finally, I grabbed a copy of the new Cult hit "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrel"
Posted by sgowell at 07:48 AM | Comments (0)
September 14, 2004
Life Update
Yesterday, I upgraded the CMS that powers this site to the newest version. You may notice some changes in the comments/trackback section, but other than that it should look the same.
This past weekend I spent some time with my Dad (Saturday was his 59th birthday [Happy Birtday Dad!]), and my Brother (and his family). We went to the State Auction looking for some scaffolding but that fell through. Played some "Horse" with Dad and Jim, and it was a lot of fun.
Sunday, I came in 2nd in the first Fall Heroclix League Tournament. The judge came in first, but since he can't accept LEs from tournaments, the trickle-down rule was in effect so yay to me. Andy got Fellowship, so we did pretty well.
Work is hectic, but that is to be expected. I think it is only going to get more hectic approaching the end of the fiscal year.
I heard from my Dad, that my folks will both be home for a while after this next trip up to the Soo, and that will be nice. It is kinda lonely in the house when they are gone.
Posted by sgowell at 08:38 AM | Comments (0)
September 10, 2004
clear xlate
Always, ALWAYS, when making changes to your static assignments or ACLs ... make sure to run "clear xlate".
End of line
Posted by sgowell at 10:35 AM | Comments (0)
September 08, 2004
Someone's Happy
Too ... cute ...
Posted by sgowell at 11:14 AM | Comments (0)
6 Gmail Invites
Comment with a funny story or joke and I will send you an invite.
Posted by sgowell at 11:04 AM | Comments (1)
$3.22
I have been thinking a lot about game programming the last few days. Specifically ideas that I had spoken with my brother about, and also games like GNE, Kingdom of Loathing, or Land of Devastation. I won't get into a lot of detail, but it is something that is really in the back of my mind all the time.
In other news, my Dad is back in town for a while, but he will be heading out before too long unless I miss my guess.
The Summer Heroclix league is over, and I earned a respectable 5th place (considering I had to rebuild my team halfway through). The Fall league signup is on Saturday at the Fortress at 12:45. Last night was a lot of fun at the Battle Royale / Demo Night. Ultimates abound, I pulled an Ultimate Magneto, and I was able to pass my teammate some nice figs. Earned a spare booster for my troubles, and pulled KC Supes.
I am really looking forward to this weekend, because it looks like I get to spend some time with my girl. I miss her so much, and I want to take care of her.
Posted by sgowell at 10:57 AM | Comments (0)