You're kidding, right?
Children's author Eoin Colfer has been commissioned to write a sixth instalment of the Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy series.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7619828.stm
Friday, September 19, 2008
Birthday Wishes
A few days ago, one of the six loves of my life celebrated her birthday. She still sees (and talks to) me everyday. She calls me Daddy. She is one of the reasons I get up in the morning. She can melt my heart one minute, then break it the next. (I feel a Billy Joel song coming on...)
Anyway, I wanted to say something about it. Plus, I needed a palate cleanser from the last post so, Happy Birthday, my dear. And many more.
Anyway, I wanted to say something about it. Plus, I needed a palate cleanser from the last post so, Happy Birthday, my dear. And many more.
Obit
RICHARD ALLEN COLLATZ, 40, died Feb. 12, 2003 at a Riverside residence. Born in Hialeah, Fla., Mr. Collatz lived in Riverside 18 years.
He taught math at Riverside Community College for 10 years. He also taught bass in the music department of UC Riverside. Previously, he taught math and physics at La Sierra University and Poly High School, both in Riverside, Palm Springs High School in Palm Springs and Claremont College in Montclair.
Mr. Collatz received a master's in physics from UCR and a master's in math from UC Irvine.
He played stand-up bass with the Riverside Symphony Orchestra, Inland Empire Symphony Orchestra and the Redlands Symphony Orchestra. He was a member of the Musicians Union. He also was librarian for the Inland Empire Symphony. He started Tabula Rasa, a band that played mostly in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Mr. Collatz is survived by his parents, Frank and Susan, of North Carolina; and a sister, Laura Barringer of North Carolina.
Memorial services will be private. The Cremation Society of Riverside County in Hemet is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions: Lake Norman High School Marching Band Uniform Fund in Mooresville, N.C.
I'll miss you, Richard. You left too soon.
He taught math at Riverside Community College for 10 years. He also taught bass in the music department of UC Riverside. Previously, he taught math and physics at La Sierra University and Poly High School, both in Riverside, Palm Springs High School in Palm Springs and Claremont College in Montclair.
Mr. Collatz received a master's in physics from UCR and a master's in math from UC Irvine.
He played stand-up bass with the Riverside Symphony Orchestra, Inland Empire Symphony Orchestra and the Redlands Symphony Orchestra. He was a member of the Musicians Union. He also was librarian for the Inland Empire Symphony. He started Tabula Rasa, a band that played mostly in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Mr. Collatz is survived by his parents, Frank and Susan, of North Carolina; and a sister, Laura Barringer of North Carolina.
Memorial services will be private. The Cremation Society of Riverside County in Hemet is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions: Lake Norman High School Marching Band Uniform Fund in Mooresville, N.C.
I'll miss you, Richard. You left too soon.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Hacked DirecTiVos have issue with Season Passes
Be careful out there people! If you hacked your DirecTiVo, you may find that your Season Passes no longer work. (And just before the new TV season!)
Apparently, DTV has changed some of the series ID numbers for some of your TV shows. This confuses the poor dear, and it throws up its hands, sits in the corner, and pouts.
The fix is simple, but time-consuming. Recreate your season passes, but keep the old ones around for awhile, in case DTV changes again.
Apparently, DTV has changed some of the series ID numbers for some of your TV shows. This confuses the poor dear, and it throws up its hands, sits in the corner, and pouts.
The fix is simple, but time-consuming. Recreate your season passes, but keep the old ones around for awhile, in case DTV changes again.
Million Dollar Listing
What are these guys....twelve?
http://www.bravotv.com/Million_Dollar_Listing/season/2//index.php
http://www.bravotv.com/Million_Dollar_Listing/season/2//index.php
Around The World in 80 Days
I have just "read" Michael Palin's "Around The World in 80 Days". Audible has it (and his other travelogues) narrated by the man himself. Now, I am a huge Monty Python and British humor (humour?) in general, so this was kind of a no-brainer pick. I figured it would be a hoot, as the premise is that Palin recreates the itinerary of the immortal Jules Verne characters Phineas Fogg (represented by Palin) and his long-suffering manservant Passepartout (represented by a rotating crew of BBC crew members). Hilarity ensues as Palin attempts to circumnavigate the globe without the "conveniences" available in 1872.
All in all, a very good read. Palin is a wonderful diarist, and it is because of his words that I decided to restart this blog. I can't wait for my monthly Audible credit to recycle, so I can travel to other exotic places with the world's best travel guide.
All in all, a very good read. Palin is a wonderful diarist, and it is because of his words that I decided to restart this blog. I can't wait for my monthly Audible credit to recycle, so I can travel to other exotic places with the world's best travel guide.
Lather. Rinse. Repeat.
So...over a year since the last post? Awesome! We're really following the whole Jerry Seinfeld "write something every day" thing, yes?
OK, here's the deal. I just read Michael Palin's "Around The World in 80 Days". It. Was. Fascinating. Not only did it increase my love of travel, but it also inspired me to dust off this blog, and get some thoughts down. I can't promise interesting posts everyday, but there SHOULD be more than 1 post/year!
A little bit about me. I am a Network Consultant, working in the Coachella Valley. I was born here, and lived here most of my life. I have two children, one wife, one cat, and a whopping pile of debt. So, I'm just like 83% of you, according to current forecasts.
I've seen a lot of weird things, done some weird things, and generally try to see the weird and wonderful in everyday life. I have been infatuated with women, truly loved six, and consider myself a "citizen of the universe".
Now that I have truly scared you off...on with the show!
OK, here's the deal. I just read Michael Palin's "Around The World in 80 Days". It. Was. Fascinating. Not only did it increase my love of travel, but it also inspired me to dust off this blog, and get some thoughts down. I can't promise interesting posts everyday, but there SHOULD be more than 1 post/year!
A little bit about me. I am a Network Consultant, working in the Coachella Valley. I was born here, and lived here most of my life. I have two children, one wife, one cat, and a whopping pile of debt. So, I'm just like 83% of you, according to current forecasts.
I've seen a lot of weird things, done some weird things, and generally try to see the weird and wonderful in everyday life. I have been infatuated with women, truly loved six, and consider myself a "citizen of the universe".
Now that I have truly scared you off...on with the show!
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