Headed to NYC
@Hobby airport, heading to JFK, for my first trip to Manhattan since I was 12th. Hope to run into some old friends, see some cool stuff, and eat some good food. Catch you all on the flip side! Watch my facebook for updates.
Book review – Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a good, light read. For those familiar with Snow Crash, this is similar. Instead of ancient Sumerian history as a source of background, you have the 80's pop and gaming world to provide the substance. While I liked the ancient side of Snow Crash, this was certainly an interesting look into the electronic world that grew up in the 80's.
The characters are well developed, and I found the plot progression to be paced very well. I have heard a movie is being developed, and I will certainly await its release.
You don't need to be a gamer to read it, as I found the explanations to be good for those who haven't played an MMO before, but not overbearing for those who have.
As this was the first book by this author, I have placed him on my watch list for what he puts out next.
Corporate networks
My corporate network thinks the NY Times homepage is a potential harmful website, which could compromise my work computer.
I understand not everyone agrees with the views there, but I think casting their ideas as harmful information in the same light as a virus is going a little too far.
Texas bar sues church
Laugh A Little
In a small Texas town, ( Mt. Vernon ) Drummond’s bar began construction on a new building to increase their business.. The local Baptist church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and prayers. Work progressed right up till the week before opening when lightning struck the bar and it burned to the ground.
The church folks were rather smug in their outlook after that, until the bar owner sued the church on the grounds that the church was ultimately responsible for the demise of his building, either through direct or indirect actions or means.
The church vehemently denied all responsibility or any connection to the building's demise in its reply to the court.
As the case made its way into court, the judge looked over the paperwork. At the hearing he commented, “I don't know how I’m going to decide this, but as it appears from the paperwork, we have a bar owner who believes in the power of prayer, and an entire church congregation that does not.”
http://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/news/2009-10-29/Editorial/Texas_beer_joint_sues_church.html
Thanksgiving season
Two nights over at the Stresau's (one for the basting party, one for Thanksgiving dinner).
Friday at St. Cecilia's for Colton Stewart's baptism
Saturday night at Lucky Strike lanes for Brian, Mike, and I's joint birthday party.
Sunday I might get to relax, but something always seems to come up.
Hope everyone else has a Happy Thanksgiving!
-Josh
Poker night, once again
Heading over to Mike's place for another poker night. Hopefully my practicing on Bodog will pay off.
Pocket cowboys, here I come.
-J
Picture Day – Sept 2010
Deep Fried Beer
As food goes, this is completely unnecessary, and totally awesome at the same time:
-J
Soccer fun
Beware the Onion, but this is funny:
South African Vuvuzela Philharmonic Angered By Soccer Games Breaking Out During Concerts
-J
That’s a lot to pay for some PBR!
Man buys Pabst Blue Ribbon for $250 Million! (The entire company, I mean)
I haven't had any PBR in a while, but it still brings back some nostalgic memories of college and buying beer on the cheap.
-J
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