The Inauguration entry from the Online Etymology Dictionary: 1569, from Fr. inauguration “installation, consecration,” from L. inaugurationem (nom. inauguratio) “consecration, installment under good omens,” from inaugurare “take omens from the flight of birds, consecrate or install when such omens are favorable,” from in- “on, in” + augurare “to act as an augur, predict” (see augur). […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A friend of mine sent me a link to this cute video of a calico cat attacking a printer (and winning). The cat’s eyes are hugely dilated. How cute! Tweet
My friend Nantonos owns a Seleukid coin depicting a mare and foal.
Every few months I find a new theme I like and change things around. This theme is called Lyrics, designed by ThemeRama. I like the layout, but I’m not crazy about some of the features. It would be nice to have a tab for each page (like archives and photography). I may try to tweak […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I took the test… and was surprised. I suppose being classified as a sorceror is better than a succubus, right? Which creature of the night are you? Your Result: Sorceror Control is the name of your game. You are a studied tactician and scientist and you seek a kingdom where things make sense, damn […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
From a Yahoo news article: The ever-present voice of the computer in Star Trek television series and films passes away just two weeks after completing her voice over work for J.J .Abrams upcoming Star Trek film. Mrs Roddenberry may be remembered best for her role of Nurse Chapel in the original Star Trek series. She […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A friend of mine sent me this picture of what happens if you expect a translation and instead get back an automated email response. We’re in the middle of getting some documents translated at work, so this was extra funny to me. see more pwn and owned pictures Tweet
Merry Christmas, Happy Yule, Happy Sol Invictus, Happy Hanukkah… Seasons greetings, no matter which holiday you honor. Tweet
Stella finally seems to be doing better. After two courses of trying to give her Clavamox antibiotic twice per day (and her successfully avoiding it 25% of the time), the vet gave her an injectible antibiotic that lasts for two weeks. The dose is determined by the cat’s weight, so it has the potential to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Someone had a lot of time on their hands and put it to good use this holiday season! The tree at right is the creation of x Plastic Neurospasta who posted picture on Flickr. Any fans of Doctor Who will instantly recognize the Dalek, complete with blue orbs and glowing eye. If you look carefully […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
