Author Archives: alan

Smoking Blunder

Posted on February 21, 2012 by alan

One thing I really like about the Internet is the way it has of hauling douchebags out into the sunlight where everyone can mock them. UPDATE: The douchebag in question just doubled down by calling Breda a “cranky female blogger”. … Continue reading →

Posted in Snark, Teh Interwebz | 20 Comments

Cow Truck

Posted on February 6, 2012 by alan

I saw this in the Walmart parking lot last weekend. It has horns, fur, a nose and a nose ring. I won’t say, “Only in Texas” but I’m not sure where else you’d see one. I hope it moos when … Continue reading →

Posted in WTF? | 11 Comments

Homemade Taquitos

Posted on February 2, 2012 by alan

I made these tonight and DAMN were they good. Ingredients: Chicken Thighs Shredded Cheese Corn Tortillas Pace Picante Sauce (hot) Cook the chicken thighs. I used a crock pot. When the chicken is done, drain any liquid. Preheat the oven … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | 6 Comments

On Strike

Posted on January 17, 2012 by alan

Tomorrow this blog will join a lot of the Internet in strike against SOPA. If you happen by on the 18th, you will be automatically redirected to the SOPA Strike site. PROTECT IP / SOPA Breaks The Internet from Fight … Continue reading →

Posted in Teh Interwebz | 2 Comments

Thoughts on my latest folly

Posted on January 17, 2012 by alan

What the heck do you call it anyway? It’s not radio because it’s not broadcast on RF, although if you listen to it over your WiFi or 3G/4G Cell then it is RF. It’s not a podcast because it’s streamed … Continue reading →

Posted in What Am I Doing? | 6 Comments

Pay to Play!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by alan

“80 percent of the Department of Energy’s $20.5 billion in green energy loans went to President Barack Obama’s fundraisers and donors” And “unexpectedly” they all seem to be failing.

Posted in Obamanation | 10 Comments

SOPA Shelved

Posted on January 16, 2012 by alan

The House has shelved SOPA. Unless they sneak it in some other way, that’s it for SOPA this year. I guess someone finally heard the “This idiocy will break the Internet” message.

Posted in Teh Interwebz | 4 Comments

Maybe we’re playing it too safe

Posted on January 16, 2012 by alan

The #1 cause of death is growing old.

Posted in Nanny State | 2 Comments

Die, publisher. Die!

Posted on January 15, 2012 by alan

Publishers aren’t content to ride gently into the sunset. No, they’re trying to piss off everyone at once and prove how irrelevant they are. On a recent TWIT, Jerry Pournelle said that if he does another book it will not … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | 4 Comments

Dirty Signs!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by alan

My new time waster! It’s Dirty Signs with Kristin.

Posted in Awesome, Things I Learned Today | 9 Comments