Category Archives: Snark

It's cold in Buffalo

Posted on April 3, 2008 by alan

I was at the Ralph Wilson Stadium yesterday. My guide at the stadium mentioned it was cold. Unusually cold for the start of Spring. He’s a Buffalo native so I’ll take his word. Anyway, it’s cold because LAKE ERIE IS … Continue reading →

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WP 2.5 :(

Posted on April 3, 2008 by alan

I’m with Squeaky. The new admin interface in WordPress 2.5 is a huge step in the wrong direction in terms of usability. Twice now I’ve created new pages instead of new posts because the new page button is next to … Continue reading →

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Finally made it to Buffalo…

Posted on April 2, 2008 by alan

…last night. After sitting on the ramp for over an hour after sitting at the gate for 30 minutes past departure time. We sat in the plane in Chicago for almost twice as long as the flight to Buffalo lasted. … Continue reading →

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Flight Delayed – Duh.

Posted on April 1, 2008 by alan

I just received a text message saying my flight to Chicago is delayed.   If it makes the new time I can still make my flight to Buffalo. OK, stop laughing. I knew this would happen.  That’s why my meeting in … Continue reading →

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Airports, Notebooks and Power

Posted on April 1, 2008 by alan

Of all places, airports REALLY need to step into the 21st century. We need more than the occasional 110v outlet along the wall. I’m sitting on the floor, on the ramp to concourse B because it’s the ONLY PLACE THAT … Continue reading →

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TSA Saves US From Deadly Nipple Rings – UPDATED and bumped

Posted on March 30, 2008 by alan

Last month the TSA saved the passengers on a flight from Lubbock to Dallas from a pair of deadly nipple rings. I can’t tell you how much safer I feel knowing the person seated next to me doesn’t have any … Continue reading →

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Happy 150K!

Posted on March 29, 2008 by alan

My truck turned 150K today! And the check engine light turned on. Every now and then I’m asked why I drive a truck instead of a smaller, more fuel efficient vehicle. Because I like my truck. Because I need a … Continue reading →

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I guess I'm not doing it right

Posted on March 28, 2008 by alan

79% less than other websites. Well crap. I’m going to have to fucking change my goddamn writing style before this shit gets out of hand. I bet it’s not 1.9% now.

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Message to Jane's… Saying it doesn't make it so.

Posted on March 25, 2008 by alan

Via the Times Online, the latest report from Jane’s Country Risk. Christian Le Mière, managing editor of Jane’s Country Risk says: “The Jane’s system differed from government assessments of country risk because it was based entirely on objective analysis, “with … Continue reading →

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Back Home

Posted on March 23, 2008 by alan

The great thing about a vacation is how good it is to get back home. Galveston seems a little more run down than it was even a couple of years ago. The visitor’s center on Seawall Blvd. is gone, and … Continue reading →

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