Brian’s Twitter Updates for 2010-09-26

• Kaylin: "Daddy, I want kids CBC Wonderland on the computer."
  Me: "We're getting ready to go."
  Kaylin: "You're the meanest daddy ever." #
• Wearing my Bizarro t-shirt, Maks said "You bad Superman. I good Superman. We fight." #
• Got new Twitter yesterday, I'm spending WAY more time on the Twitter website than before. #
• I took 10 minutes today to get some pictures on my blog, looks MUCH better now. http://brian.garsideweb.com/ #
• Trying to concentrate here…how's about you shush it for a bit? No, shush, that's the opposite of the jibber jabber you're doing. #
• It's 2010, you probably don't need to "welcome" people to your website anymore. #justsaying #
• Just got an email that Netflix is now available in Canada! Woo hoo! #
• Just looked at my schedule for this week. I'm in non stop meetings until Wednesday at 3:30. If I want to get work done, gonna be OT. #
• Woo hoo! Flip (best portable camcorder maker evar) introduces new models, now with ext. mic capabilities! http://j.mp/czV4SY #
• Maks thinks the zombie checks are funny. Must teach him the importance of vigilance. Zombies = Not Funny! #
• House of the sick day 4. Being vigilant in my checks for zombification. K is the latest to succumb. So far I am unaffected. #

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New Comics Previews for November 2010

Dark Knight

Well, it’s the end of September, which of course means we at All New Comics are thinking about November’s comics.  There’s loads coming out, and there’s plenty of stuff to stock up on.  From the end of my favourite series of Hardcovers (Starman Volume 6 comes out this month, putting a bow on the Starman series), to some new Bat Titles.  There’s something for everyone this month.
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Brian’s Twitter Updates for 2010-09-19

• I feel a little bit like I stole from Home Depot getting this saw at 2/3 the regular price. Is that wrong? #
• I can't believe I'm this excited to see Yo Gabba Gabba in concert today! #
• Waited a freaking hour at the Home Depot for them to bring my saw. Frustrated, asked to hold it and left. #homedepot #fail #
• I'm totally buying this tomorrow – Dewalt 10" Job Site Table Saw with Rolling Stand – $519.20
  http://bit.ly/dCsLV8 TOOLGASM!!! #
• Are you a designer or a developer? Want to work for Canada's sports leader?
  http://j.mp/9Oaie4
  http://j.mp/bXLB4q #
• UFC is declaring next month "Brocktober". I LOVE it! #
• Maks had an uncharacteristic meltdown tonight and got so worked up he puked. Luckily I have Harvey Kietel-like cleaner skillz. #

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Brian’s Twitter Updates for 2010-09-12

• Multi-city tour this weekend. Oakville, Brooklyn, we’re currently sleeping in Whitby. Tomorrow, Ajax, Toronto, and Caledonia. #
• Worst website of all time http://yvettesbridalformal.com Congrats Ron for finding it! This one kills http://havenworks.com #
• Dear autumn allergies; Thanks for the sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes, but you can go back to the hell from whence you came now. #
• I can very easily refute the notion of so called “intelligent design” with one word. BALLS! No man would have invented them! #
• So apparently according to more than one person who has had it done, my “little proceedure” should not have taken 45 minutes. #

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Bollocks! Or How Not To Get a Vasectomy

Balls

Vasectomy is a simple procedure. It involves a small incision (or puncture if using the “no scalpel technique”), and then the vas deference is crushed, tied, or cauterized to prevent the release of sperm into the semen.  It’s one of the most successful methods of birth control, and the operation itself is relatively uncomplicated, usually taking about 15 minutes.

My doctor recommended an older urologist, who had tons of experience. He said the doctor in question was semi retired, but still did it twice a week.  He extolled the virtues of this Doctor’s success ratio (my doctor having referred many folks in the past), and told me this guy practices the “no scalpel” technique, and has done a ton of these (upwards of 20,000).

Awesome, book the appointment.

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Brian’s Twitter Updates for 2010-09-05

• After a day and a half of not doing much of anything, I'm going a bit buggy. #
• I'm half way through Grumby by Andy Kessler, a fictional cautionary tech startup tale for geeks. http://j.mp/aFaRly #
• Giant, are you working at my desk? #
• Eeeek, my doctor was 80 years old, with no hearing whatsoever…so much for "no scalpel", on the bright side…FLOWERS! #
• This is it folks. Shortly I'll be picking out china patterns and enjoying Eat Pray Love. Sigh. So long manhood. We had a good run. #
• Okay, it's now official. I love my Kindle. #
• I've got 5 extra invites to the new Digg! http://digg.com/login/b4ee3a47e9acb0be46a335c9a953d7738 #
• The HornetPocalypse is complete. I slaughtered an entire continent of busy, industrious, and bitey bugs this morning. #
• Kids lightsabers acquired. Mission accomplished. #
• Metro Toronto Convention Center security. Minimum wage, minimum effort, maximum attitude. #
• Dear convention security hag, how about we chill out, and instead of yelling at people not to exit that way, we put up a sign. #
• Every time that a someone tells me that they are giving us their last $$$ I laugh with money grubbing glee, as it's part of my evil plan! #

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Kindle first thoughts

The Kindle 3

When the new WiFi Kindles were announced last month, I placed an order for one. I’ve been slowly transitioning from dead tree editions to electronic books for a while now (all but comics, which I’m still buying analogue style for now). Physically owning objects is more of a hassle than it’s worth to be honest, I’d rather have stuff electronically.

All in, it came to $165.56 (exchange, taxes, shipping, and duty).  When it arrived I was amazed by the packaging, and the size of the thing.

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