Now that we’ve played the Christmas board games a time or two… Apples to Apples – Even our 8 year old understood this game in 45 seconds. However, the simplicity is not indicative of the fun factor. This is a blast. it’s a lot of fun to play with the family, and it would probably [...]
Ryan notes that this month marks his 10th year on the Web. Tomorrow (12/31/2004) marks the beginning of the 9th year online for O’DonnellWeb. It was a cold and windy one, that night of Dec 31, 1995. OK, actually I have no idea if it was cold or windy. What I do remember is that [...]
This is fascinating. Sri Lankian officials are reporting that the island’s wildlife escaped harm from the flood. They seem to have moved in mass to higher ground just before the wave hit. Final proof that dolphins and mice really are in charge?
A commercial satellite happened to be right over Sri Lanka on the 26th. The Sri Lanka coast before, during, and after the initial hit. Here is Banda Aceh before and after. I don’t know what to say, other than it sort of puts my petty pesonal problems in perspective. Yikes! There have been 167 earthquakes [...]
Is she even real? Fascinating blog from a uber rich heiress who went into hiding to avoid an arranged marriage. Either that , or it’s very well done fiction. My original take was that it is a hoax, but after reading the Esquire article I’m not so sure. Actually, I’m not sure it really matters. [...]
There is a bug in WordPress 1.2.1 and earlier that allows losers with nothing better to do to hack into your WordPress web site. Horseshues.com got hit on the 24th and I didn’t notice until about 30 minutes ago. Luckily, the fine folks at Digital Space were able to restore the site from a backup [...]
The MASSIVE database (last updated on 12-7-04) contains information on over 1700 science and math songs.
Alice in Texas asks, So, which best is better for the children- the best of parents, or the best of state educational authorities? I would argue the average of parents is better than the best of the state. Read the whole thing.
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Famous James has loaded up his streaming radio station with metal versions of your favorite Christmas classics.
Enjoy. (real audio) Sample lyrics.. Schools out Christmas break Back to Boston, the Red Sox in four straight First the Yankees then St. Louis The curse, reversed, the Bambino really blew it Derek Jeter’s lost his mind Trippin’ on a broom stick, better luck next time Have a Merry, Merry, Merry Frickin’ Christmas All you [...]
My wife ordered LL Bean slippers for both her sisters, gift wrapped, free shipping. She noticed a couple of days later that LL Bean had shipped two pairs to sister #1 and none to sister #2. So she called the company. The next day they shipped a 3rd pair to sister #1. Another call, another [...]
The author of Bambino’s Curse (best baseball blog ever) has resurfaced with an essay over at Bronx Banter. The Red Sox fan I was is no more. The Red Sox fan whose relationship with the team was built upon a memory of the past, of loss and sorrow, has been transfigured and delivered into a [...]
You did remember that December 23rd is Festivus, right? The NYT tries to read some deep meaning into it, but I think they are missing the point. It’s just another excuse to get party and drink too much, and it requires much less preparation than a Christmas party. Feel free to use the comments for [...]
