Monthly Archives: January 2004

Cubism

Along with OCaml and SC2, I’d like to add Keebler (formerly Duncan Hines) Soft Batch cookies. Best store-bought cookies ever. But no one’s had them, and they’re not sold in many stores. And speaking of […] I think I forgot … Continue reading

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An analogy that, sadly, very few people will appreciate

A more substantial entry to follow, perhaps, but: OCaml is just like Star Control 2. Very few people know about either, but those who do universally acknowledge that they’re just the best at their respective domains. How is it that … Continue reading

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The Aztecs

So I’ve been doing some research on poison oak, as my forehead is now red, swollen, and bumpy. Poison ivy, oak, and sumac, all provoke a reaction by producing the same oil, urushiol. This is some potent shit, folks. Details: … Continue reading

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Object

Recently I’ve mysteriously taken to saying “yeah, right” when I agree with someone. As in “yes, correct” but it sounds almost like the sarcastic “yeah right” so maybe people think I’m actually being contrary all the time and just happen … Continue reading

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Did I mention that House of Freaks are staggeringly, amazingly brilliant? It almost defies description.

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Glad to Know

You know what’s irritating? Most of the time I spend “learning” about something new isn’t spent actually assimilating concepts; it’s spent trying to tease apart information from misinformation. That is, most of the information out there concerning a given topic … Continue reading

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