Author: Dr Wingnut

  • There goes the neighborhood

    via email from Tim P., Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:56:59 -0800

  • Grid computing

    A lot of the argument for grid computing is a cost-down argument.  We’re constantly trying to tell people that’s wrong. It’s really a value-up argument; you can now do stuff with these computers that you could never have imagined doing before because they’re so effective at processing data.Mike Beckerle

  • Dreams

    Be open to your dreams, people.  Embrace that distant shore.  Because our mortal journey is over all too soon.David Assael

  • Unbelievable…

    At the end of this message, you are asked a question.Answer it immediately. Don’t stop and think about it.Just say the first thing that pops into your mind…This is a fun “test”… AND kind of spooky at the same time!  Give it a try, then e-mail it around (including back to me) and you’ll see…

  • Vision

    This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication.  The device is inherently of no value to us.Western Union, internal memo, 1876

  • Mental Health Day

    If you stare at this picture long enough you should be able to see a giraffe.This is weird.  Give it a try.Have a happy Mental Health Day!via email from D. Kimball Lord, Mon, 5 Nov 2007 18:43:41 -0800

  • Dumb question… good answer

    Katie Couric, while interviewing a Marine sniper, asked: “What do you feel when you shoot a terrorist?”The Marine shrugged and replied, “A slight recoil.”via email from Don DeLisle, Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:04:01 -0800