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November 3, 2001
Well, color me published. I’ve just had my very first word added to the spiffy pseudodictionary. And as those who know me can well attest, it’s a word that is quite dear to my heart. Piles of old crap you say? Pish, posh… it’s compunabula, darling.
June 25, 2001
Some of you are probably wondering what the heck I do to fill up my day. I mean, besides the cool Dad stuff like sitting in my daughter’s classroom listening to her read self-authored stories. Well, friends and neighbors, here’s a fine example of the value I add to society. I cranked out a new … More
May 31, 2001
If you’re as persnickety about the accuracy of the terminology used while describing dead computing platforms as I am, then you’ll appreciate the effort that I put into this. Presenting the almost definitive guide to Newton-related terms and definitions: The Newton Glossary A heaping helping of praise and thanks to Victor and Paul for lending … More
April 25, 2001
Off the top of my head, I present to you a few selected words and phrases that I have run across with increasing frequency over the past several months. I would be quite happy never hearing any of these again. Ever. bigco littleco web savant being a player closing the loop operationalize structural realignment industry … More
November 28, 2000
Following the advice of Joe Clark (As Ed says: “…no, not that Joe Clark“), I registered my blog with the National Library of Canada and now it sports it’s very own International Standard Serial Number or ISSN designation. Big whoop you say? Read over Joe’s ISSN For Weblogs to get a whiff of the why … More
September 5, 2000
If you’re anything like me (and I pity your loved ones if you are), you’re the type of person that just can’t seem to stuff enough ephemeral Macintosh knowledge into your limited cranial cavity. Well, now is the time to start up the trash compactor because we’ve got to make room for the historical background … More
July 3, 2000
After a brief family-oriented respite, I am back with a topped up fuel cell and a backlog of blogs to cruise and peruse. Maybe it’s time to coin a phrase here. How about calling it backblogging? Anyone care to comment on the jargon-worthiness of this potential verb of the future?
May 31, 2000
Have you ever opened up a bottle of your favourite condiment, started pouring it, and then looked down in dismay at a puddle of transluscent liquid? There is now a name for this substance. Pre-mustard. If you’re a red, seasoned pureé sort, it’s pre-ketchup. And for the times when we’re all feeling a little bit … More
May 7, 2000
Last week I asked about the potential ethics and guidelines behind going back into your weblog to edit or tweak previous postings. I didn’t really have a huge issue with the point, I just felt guilty doing it sometimes. Here are a couple of views on the matter: Subject: ethics or guidelines for weblogs? Date: … More