From the “Eeeewwww” department: Man, 30, gives ‘birth’ to his twin. The picture says it all. (via)
Stop worrying about your children! My sister and I walked to school by ourselves when I was in the first grade, and often left the house for the entire day without having a cellphone, GPS tracking device, or RFID implant. Don’t believe the nobody-is-safe hysteria.
64 Things Every Geek Should Know. A bit PC-centric, but there’s some good links in this list.
Texts from last night. Random sampling:
(202): Dude, I woke up at my ex’s house. I am spooning her half naked roommate. There is a pizza on my shoulder. I need you to come pick me up.
Saturn was Supposed To Save GM. People wonder why Detroit is doomed? And, there’s an International Harvester link:
“…a new power was emerging at UAW headquarters in Detroit. Stephen P. Yokich… had first made his mark at the union by leading a lengthy 1979 strike against International Harvester, from which the company never fully recovered.”
Build-As-You-Grow Potato Bins. Ooooh, I sense a very simple and inexpensive project coming on…
I’m currently listening to the new Silversun Pickups album, which has been (rightly) compared to Gish-era Smashing Pumpkins. The lead singer’s voice is almost as annoying, and the hooks aren’t quite as powerful, but overall it’s nice to have some new guitar rock with melodic bass. Also, the latest Coldplay album isn’t bad, and the last Bad Brains album is pretty good, too.
Interesting article on SpeakUp:
“…just appreciate the fact that design is all about failure. Every designer I’ve ever met has failed, and failed miserably, and they continue to make a successful career out of failing.”
Looking through eBay for replacement Jeep parts, I found a $50 repair kit for a $500 OEM replacement part. I’m seriously considering this solution instead of trying to source a new regulator.