Well since someone predicted it is the end of the world today here goes some end of the world ramblings.

Just like a famous mangaka Go nagai said: You can't choose how you will be remembered you can only choose how you want to live your life.

That in mind I hope I would be remembered as a proud, noble and skilled xia warrior who was born in the wrong time period and forced into a body which did not match the aspirations the will had.

Also to Hannah: I think I could of loved you if I had more time.

Well looks like I'm going to get that Triumph Street Triple and ride it into the end.

I LOVE NEIL GAIMAN! Those are awesome, Matty. I think your wifey wife would quite enjoy such a gift.



In semi-related news, NPR put out a list of the Top 100 SciFi and Fantasy Books as a navigation/reader decision guide. (like a mind-map of the most awesome nerd explosion ever... )

AND, The Princess Bride cast had a reunion
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AND in unrelated news: crafting gone creepy via McSweeney's.

Mostly for "I love Neil Gaiman" Lennie. Also for wifey wife.

Christmas gift ideas?

Like tone said bang on perfect.

Absolutely perfect. And that Calvin & Hobbes was written in what, 1993? Plus ça change...

CHARTS: Here's What The Wall Street Protesters Are So Angry About...

I can relate a little to well on presenting standards by powerpoint

Grumble...

I was informed via e-mail that I administered "death by powerpoint" the other day.

... which was more true of the first presenter than me, but I honestly don't understand HOW you can present a document without going through and direct-quoting specific paragraphs. If the critical audience member had really listened, he would have noticed that we were saying a lot MORE than what was on the slides, but that yes, we did say what was on the slides, as well.

What can you do differently when you're talking about standards and contaminant reporting requirements anyway? Sing and dance? Show photos? ... of what? grr.


/rant

sorry.