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Year: 2004

Too much time on their hands…

Posted on December 18, 2004 By Tom No Comments on Too much time on their hands…
General Technology

While I really admire the creativity, I think someone has WAY too much time on their hands… Gingerbread CPU Gingerbread Laptop I found these on Engadget, which had, in turn been posted on a blog called MediaTinker.

I, Robot, Part II

Posted on December 16, 2004 By Tom No Comments on I, Robot, Part II
Gear

Last night Laura and I were at the mall in a shopping frenzy when I spotted a Robosapien.  This was the first time I had seen one of these things up close and personal, and I even got to try it out with its nifty remote.  It was pretty cool, but I wasn’t sure I … Read More “I, Robot, Part II” »

Let there be light(s)!

Posted on December 9, 2004 By Tom 1 Comment on Let there be light(s)!
Miscellaneous

I want Christmas lights.  None of this “one-candle-in-a-window-pretty-wreath-spotlight” elegant stuff.   I’m after “wrap the trailer park, half-a dozen Santas, three Nativity scenes, outfit the dog in a reindeer suit” displays. Fortunately, I’ve found a great website called Ugly Christmas Lights to help my with my quest. This site allows users to post pictures of their findings.  … Read More “Let there be light(s)!” »

First Sunday of Advent

Posted on November 28, 2004 By Tom No Comments on First Sunday of Advent
Miscellaneous, Religion

Today is the first Sunday of Advent, the first Sunday of the liturgical year, and to me, the first official day of the Christmas season, despite what the retailers tell us. The Candle of Hope will be lit with the requisite scripture readings and the oddly appealing mournful strains of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" … Read More “First Sunday of Advent” »

Buy Nothing Day

Posted on November 26, 2004 By Tom No Comments on Buy Nothing Day
Miscellaneous

One day of gluttony followed by another… It was a typical Thanksgiving, expressed by overindulging in those things for which we are supposedly giving thanks.  The result for me was a massive headache and turning in quite early. …And so we come to Friday, the day of shopping madness.  This morning’s Market Place on NPR … Read More “Buy Nothing Day” »

207.46.98.43, Who Are You?

Posted on November 19, 2004 By Tom 1 Comment on 207.46.98.43, Who Are You?
Miscellaneous

OK, Confession time.  I collect data on visitors to my site.  I know your browser type, IP address, the web page you just came from, eye color, location of moles, etc., etc.  Don’t worry.  I haven’t got the time, inclination, nor capacity to spam anyone or use any of this information for nefarious purposes. The … Read More “207.46.98.43, Who Are You?” »

The Information Packrat Syndrome

Posted on November 15, 2004 By Tom No Comments on The Information Packrat Syndrome
EdTech

Some years ago I gave a presentation at a technology conference entitled ‘The Information Packrat Syndrome".  This presentation dealt with the many misuses and abuses of technology with students, particularly, particularly activities which involve gathering data for no apparent reason. Here’s an especially egregious example, one I’m guilty of using with my students.  Each child is given … Read More “The Information Packrat Syndrome” »

Rachel may cheat, but so do Rutter and Handel

Posted on November 13, 2004 By Tom No Comments on Rachel may cheat, but so do Rutter and Handel
Music

Tonight the Greenville Chorale, Greenville Symphony Orchestra, and Furman Children’s Chorus perform John Rutter’s “Mass of the Children”.  Also on the program is Handel’s “Dettingen Te Deum”. First a disclaimer:  This will be a wonderful concert.  Especially with the Rutter, the blend of beautiful melodies with children’s voices is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, and … Read More “Rachel may cheat, but so do Rutter and Handel” »

Rachel Ray Cheats

Posted on November 10, 2004 By Tom No Comments on Rachel Ray Cheats
Recipes

OK. She’s supposed to be able to whip up a nutritious meal in 30 minutes, BUT… What happens in those long commercial breaks? Methinks there is some alteration to the space-time continuum going on. Take this afternoon’s show, for example. Rachel is supposed to be whipping up something called Chicken Mug Pie, a variation on … Read More “Rachel Ray Cheats” »

Homecoming 2004

Posted on November 7, 2004 By Tom No Comments on Homecoming 2004
Miscellaneous

I never left Furman.  I’ve got two and a half degrees from there, and it counts for half of my family income. I’ve seen and tracked the changes over time, with new buildings, new faces, and new atmospheres.  It’s amazing how one becomes so attached to a place, especially one where most people only spend … Read More “Homecoming 2004” »

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