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Creation Science

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:19:01 -0600

The worlds biggest oxymoron now has its own museum! I refuse to link directly to it, but it is in Big Valley. I intend to take a trip down there this summer and listen (genuinely) to what they have to say.

How to not be a douche bag client

Wed, 21 May 2008 10:32:45 -0600

When you ask for computer advice, then don't take it, it is not the computer guys fault for not pushing it.
When you get advice from your computer guy, he is not trying to sell you something.
Do not lie to the computer guy. If your machine is slow, say so. Yes, you need a new computer. No, he's not just trying to make a buck.
If you have a long history of complaining that computer service costs money, your computer guy will stop recommending the best solution, and will switch to the cheapest solution.
No, I cannot fix a broken hard drive/virus scanner/etc over the phone.
Moving your OS from one hard drive to another, is not a 20 minute task. Do not stand around and expect it to happen before your eyes.
Recovering all of the data you refused to backup from a dead hard drive, is NOT a free service, nor will the hard drive manufacturer pay for said service.
My time is not free. Get over it.
Don't send your young attractive female employee to flirt with the computer guy in the hopes of getting a discount. It is insulting, and considered harassment.
Computer guys make mistakes. We do the best we can, but we are human. Remember, the number of mistakes we make pale in comparison to the number you make, and how many times have we saved your bacon and understated your stupidity.
Most importantly, if you are not backing up, and your computer guy has told you to back up, you should step away from the computer, and go back to an abacus/drafting table, because you are too stupid to use your computer.

OS X and Extended Attributes

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:52 -0600

After copying a few thousand files from one drive to another on an old Panther server, many of the files didn't act the same. That is, they didn't open with the same program. File associations don't matter in this case, because there is several versions, each needing its own version, so a blanket change won't help. So, after some research, I was unable to find a good solution, so instead, I wrote a xattr copy python script. I have posted it here for everyone to have and use. Its simple, but its all thats needed.

Youtube Music

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:03:59 -0700

This is the playlist I have been adding new music to. Mostly trance.

Global Warming!

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:05:19 -0700

I was browsing around and came across The Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine's petition page. Specificly, this PDF. Have a read through. It is entertaining.

Why can't I own a Canadian?

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:51:17 -0700

Here is some light reading. I particularly like the passage about hair trimming.

Kent Hovind is a Moron

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:02:20 -0600

Watch it all. Kent gets destroyed.