man bras

Oh my Japanese peeps do it again. This time with the man bra…

computers for granny

For any of you who have relatives that just don’t quite get it…  next week, Ruby on Rails for the Oldies.

cyber monday?

I have been listening to Los Angeles radio stations on my Chumby and have heard this term used a few too many times.  Then I open up Facebook and I see status messages referring to it… Cyber Monday Oh and don’t forget Black Friday. WTF are these stupid ass phrases that people are using to […]

kindle v2

I love technology.  I hate technology.  I love technology.  I hate manufacturers. Why do they keep making newer and newer versions of hardware and releasing it faster and faster? I can’t keep up.  My wallet seriously hurts with all of this disposable technology. But I just can’t help myself. And in walks the new Kindle […]

ubuntu-ing out

In yet another uber-geektastic feat of nerdgirlism I have purchased an Acer Aspire One.  If you aren’t familiar with the precise model of what I am referring to let me help fill you in… The Acer Aspire One is a “netbook” which is a catch marketing phrase for a sub-compact notebook which is another fancy […]

what 2.5% vat could save me…

Am I supposed to be excited about the “big” annoucment of a 2.5% VAT discount aimed at kickstarting the British economy?  Um. No. This is what the discount can save me. £149 Apple Ipod Nano 16gb – save £3.73 £475 Aspinal of London leather handbag – save £11.88 £90 Camper walking shoes – save £2.25 […]

driving on the wrong side of the road

Last week I finally completed my driving test here in England.  Wow, it seems like a long road that I went down to get my full license.  The irony of it was that I have been a licensed driver since I was 16 years old, but that only counted for something in the good old […]