Every time I write an entry or log into my WordPress interface I go through my comment spam quick and empty out the queue. So the numbers of messages you see in the above screenshot were accumulated in less than 24 hours, and the total you see there is...
Topics: Blogging, Software, WordPress

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Why is it that I’m always finding myself getting roped into doing or maintaining something? Especially at work, I just can’t seem to keep my mouth shut. I offer to work on things like it’s a bodily function and it’s always “No Problem” for...
Topics: Dammit Wednesday, Life, Productivity, Work

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I don’t know how I get roped into doing this stuff but this week I’m working on fixing a computer for a friend of the family. My co-worker fixes computers for extra money on the side, I’m always asking him how he could possibly have time for it as..
Topics: Life, Software, Technology

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The first Bill Gates + Jerry Seinfeld Microsoft commercial has made its debut and, well, it doesn’t make any sense. You can make your own interpretations but the only point I could take away from it is both Jerry and Bill like things to be moist and...
Topics: Internet, Microsoft, Software, Technology, Videos

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Labor Day weekend has come to an end, the kids are back in school, fall is just about here and winter is on its way. Over these next few months I’m going to have an increasingly busy schedule. I was hoping that everything would cool down after the...
Topics: Internet, Life, Other, Productivity

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