Archive for January, 2009

I like Pie.

People who know me can expect to hear at some point in the day the following statement:
“I like [Pie, .py, pi]”
Depending on what is going through my head determines which one I mean.  In the case of this post, I am referring to Pie.
Right now, I am speaking of “Southern Fried Chocolate Pie”, a specialty [...]

Posted on January 14, 2009 at 16:29 by skytja · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Food

News Flash! OMFG! iTunes DRM-Free files has your registered email address embedded still.

Umm.  Why would this matter?  Who cares?  Well, other than file-sharers and the like.
Seriously.  Why should you, I, or anyone else care that the files we purchased to play on our own electronic devices has our own email address embedded?
Should I worry that I will be able to track who I am or something?
Should I [...]

Posted on January 14, 2009 at 16:08 by skytja · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Geek, Rant

Making Peace with SPAM(tm)

Spam is a misunderstood, neglected tool that should be a staple in every non-vegan/vegetarian and non-kosher pantry.
Spam is essentially Pork Shoulder and Ham.  There is sugar and sodium nitrate added.  Nothing scary.  Much less objectionable than what goes into Hot-Dogs.
How to eat spam.
The easiest way:   Get a spoon or a knife and fork and [...]

Posted on January 14, 2009 at 15:52 by skytja · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Food

CDBaby still rocks the most.

My favourite CD store has been DRM-free for a while, and has MP3 downloads.  I’ve only bought CDs from them before, and never noticed that they have been selling albums ripped to MP3 as well.
http://cdbaby.com/mp3
They even provide disclosure as to what percentage of the money goest to the artists and what percentage they keep to [...]

Posted on January 14, 2009 at 15:45 by skytja · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Geek